asgardeventide | † 001. [VIDEO]

[ At first, the only noticeable thing about the feed is the fact it's focused on the collar of a shirt. Normal, yes. Except for the bright stain of blood soaking it a rather sharp red. The view widens just a bit, most of Charley's face and upper body now visible. He's rubbing at his mouth with the back of his hand, trying to make himself look presentable. ]

Hello, er— [ He looks around, hesitating before looking at something in his other hand. The letter and everything else he was handed sans the bracelet. ] I've been told I'll be staying in some house named Sigyn. I suppose I could find my own way around, but it would be easier if I had a guide...

This entire situation seems rather, um, tedious anyhow. Despite what this paper says- [ And he reads part of it aloud, "chosen by the gods?" ] -I find it difficult to believe much of it. I thought there was only one. Even if some sort of magic is involved, the rest of it doesn't make sense.

[ A pause. ]

But I'm sure anyone who is watching this has heard this before; I can't be the first one to arrive here. In fact, if anyone is listening, I could use some information not listed in this...brochure. [ He doesn't really know what else to call it, and he's back to rubbing at the dried blood on his mouth and what's on his throat, too. ]

If anyone knows a man by the name of Johnny, could you tell him Charley is looking for him? He also answers to Rayflo. It's very important that I find him. [ Because the situation he was left in before he showed up here isn't a good one, and it makes him anxious. He frowns, and the video ends with an abrupt: ] Thanks, I guess.

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Yes, but it's not very detailed. I don't know how they expect everyone to get by with this.

[He sighs.]

Figures. We all got that same outdated dunny roll so you're not the first t' complain an' you're certainly not gonna be th' last.

Sorry. [ Mostly reflex really. He sighs too. ] I had assumed I wasn't the first. Are you familiar with this place?

No worries. I've been here a while. Varon, House Thor. You either got th' power of growth or you can heal. You'll need a trainer with your ability t' show ya how. You could say I'm more the physical therapist here than a tour guide.

From a personal standpoint, I'm probably not the best at tellin' ya what's been goin' down lately.

You seem to be well-informed despite what you say. I think any information is better than none at all.

... Going down? Is this place dangerous?

I'll put it like this, I know enough. This place can be dangerous if ya go lookin' for it. So far it's been pretty quiet. That worries me.

I try my best to stay away from it. Though it always manages to find me somehow. But I take it it's not exactly peaceful then.

You me both, mate. It's more like it comes when these so called gods get a wild hair up their ass. Sometimes it's just hit or miss. Pray that it's more miss than hit.

Let's hope. The fact that there's more than one god here makes me uncomfortable...

Yeah, there's that complication t' consider. All it'll take is one god t' throw a shit fit an' start in on some crap that'll be hard to avoid.

You're lucky that it's down time. It'll give ya time t' learn a bit before another whinge fest comes about.

We got some good blokes here. Get t' know 'em. Gain some allies. You're gonna need it.

You make it sound like a war rather than the intentions listed in that letter I was given! Is that really how it is?

... I would have been better off where I was.

The war is under the surface. It's true that we're here for the intended purpose but we're also sucked in to their squabbles. Ever known a god t' be straightforward?

I— [ Well, that catches him a little off-guard. His breath catches. ] I've never actually known a god. Not in that way.

No worries. Not a lot of people have. I knew a self-proclaimed one an' that's enough for me not t' trust 'em.

You mean someone who pretends to be? How can you be sure they're not?

He doesn't pretend. The bloke had power, that's for sure. He wanted t' destroy the world. That's where he an' I had our differences.

I see. Does this person have a name? So he can be avoided in the future.

Dartz. I highly doubt he'll come here. He's more inclined t' stay where he is so he can control his li'l pocket of reality.

You never know. If people can be taken from any place and at any time... It's hard to say what might happen.

Yeah, I see your point. I shouldn't take for granted that I'm safe from him even in this place.

[He sighs.]

Still, he'll be stripped like the rest of us but don't let his innocent appearance fool you. He's an Atlantian king first. He'll dig his claws in without your notice. He's good at that.

Edited 2012-04-12 04:09 (UTC)

Atlantian? [ Well, whatever. This is just getting all sorts of strange for him. He doesn't even know what to say anymore. ] I'll do what I can to ignore him if he happens to show up. You will be the first person I contact if, or when, he does.

Thanks. Ah, this might help ya. The bloke that made that is your best source. Hope it helps.

Attach: Guide to the Gods.doc

It's more than I've been given so far. Thanks for the help.

No worries. Good luck to ya.

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