[001] Video + Action for Freya District

[pastahair]

[A timid woman appears on the feed and to some... she may look familiar, but there's something different about her.]

H-Hello? Everyone can hear me, right? [She gives the bracelet a curious look.] My name is Beatrice Castiglioni, I have only been here a few days and... Could someone explain to me these recent contests I have been seeing? Some of them looked quite fun.

[She puts on a nervous, but warm smile.] By the way, does anyone happen to know a man by the name of Kinzo Ushiromiya? If so, please let him know that I am here.

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[entreats]

[ At the first glance at the feed, Ange only feels annoyed - she's been rather bitter towards Beatrice (and Battler) since the whole reveal that they're married and she's been cropping it up instead of talking it out, which doesn't help either.. but once she hears the actual words there's more just.. well, surprise. That last name, and.. what?

She isn't sure if it's out bitterness or suspicion that she just switches to text. ]

That person is not here. Why are you looking for him?

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[pastahair]

[Give her a moment, this kind of technology doesn't exist yet in her time. She fumbles around with the letters at first, experimenting, but once she's began to get the hang of it, she sends a reply though she chooses her words carefully. If Kinzo's family found out, she would be sent back to the Italy she didn't know.]

He promised to help me.

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[entreats]

Help you with what, exactly? [ a slight moment of doubt, but then she adds.. ] So you're saying you aren't a witch who can just help herself?

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[gunsgoldgirls]

[He knows Beato, but, it's also clear this isn't the same Beatrice, considering the way she's speaking and dressed. Asking about Kinzo only raises more questions - is it really possible he knows more than one Beatrice with the same face? And the way she seems to be so familiar with him, it could easily mean this is that secret mistress, but then, wasn't the witch Beatrice the mistress?

Trying to reason it out isn't working out for him, so, he decides it's best to just talk to her and find out. Though of course, he has no tact.]

He's my old man, he's not around here, so, what d'you need?

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[pastahair]

Oh? You are Kinzo's son then?

[She doesn't answer the second question on purpose, putting it on hold for now.]

[video]

[gunsgoldgirls]

Yeah, the second one, anyway. Rudolf Ushiromiya, nice to meet you. I'd shake your hand, but, well.

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[burntviolet]

[ ...

Wait, uh- but isn't that... isn't that Beatrice-san, Battler's wife? Why is she acting like she's completely new to this place? The appearance is the same, but... the clothes were different, and her demeanor is completely opposite to the ones she used to deal with. She definitely is not the same Beatrice... ]

[Audio]

[burntviolet]

[ Did Beato run into a curse like she always wished? It... looks like that, but Hanako thinks it would be counterproductive if she suddenly acted like she knew her. ]

Those contests were organized by the gods of this city. I don't know the reason, but those were fun all the same. Did you partecipate in them, miss?

... I'm afraid I can't help you with the other request. I haven't known or seen Kinzo Ushiromiya here, but I know of other people that might be his relatives.

[Audio]

[pastahair]

Unfortunately, when I arrived they had already begun, but I did watch. I'm guessing that such contests are held often? [She'd love to participate next time.]

Oh... [There's disappointment from Kinzo not being here after all and surprise at how his relatives were present.] Really? How many?

[histories]

Ah, yes, we can hear you just fine, Miss Castiglioni -- or would you prefer that I addressed you differently?

In any case, these contests are crafted by the gods here, intended to provide some form of entertainment, and perhaps recluse from the conflicts we have had to face from outside sources.

[pastahair]

I prefer to be called by my first name.

Oh, I think the maid back at the castle mentioned something about contests. What sort of outside sources?

[Video]

[dreamsonwings]

I'm sorry but I haven't seen anyone with that name here. As for the contests, it's what the gods have put on for us.

[Video]

[pastahair]

From what I have seen, the different houses compete against each other, right? And there is usually a reward for the winning houses?

[creepy text is creepy]

[highstakesgame]

[after taking a moment to collect herself...]

I know Kinzo Ushiromiya.

[and so it begins...]

[pastahair]

Do you now?

voice

[wittlich]

[Oh, this should be interesting.]

Kinzo Ushiromiya is not here. Several other members of the Ushiromiya family are, however.

voice

[pastahair]

Is that right?

Who is this anyway?

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[titties]

[ ... No way. Seriously? It takes him a moment to piece things together, but it's simple enough thanks to him knowing the truth of Beato's games. So, this was the Golden Witch, huh?

So, how should he do this? .... Audio? No. If he sounds anything like that old fart like Beato said, he didn't want to confuse her. He wants to help her out all he can, especially if he's right so--

He settles on video.

Isn't this kind of dangerous though--no. No, he can't do anything about it. Still, it's a little alarming, and surprising. He knows it's not her fault, but... ]

... Sorry. He's not here. Don't worry, though. You're definitely not alone at all. There are other Ushiromiya here.

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[pastahair]

[Good thing he did, because even on video a sparkle lights up in her eyes briefly when she first sees Battler, but soon after she notices the red hair. The sparkle dims slightly and her expression returns to how it was before.]

So I have heard. ...Excuse me if I am wrong, but are you Kinzo's son?

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[brokenpromise]

B-beatri--ah, wait you're not the Beatrice I know. My apologies. Master Kinzo isn't here sorry to say.

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[pastahair]

This "other Beatrice" you speak of... Is she the one whom everyone mistakes me for?

O-Oh... I see. You must be one of his servants, no?

video.

[reconciling]

The contests...? Oh! You must mean those races and competitions! I believe they were set up by the Gods.

video.

[pastahair]

So I have heard, though I'm a bit disappointed that I did not get a chance to participate in this round.

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[corona]

I... know an Ange Ushiromiya. [ It isn't much and it's largely unhelpful, but it seemed like the sort of thing to mention and she feels less useless doing so anyway. ] Are you friends with her brother or something? [ He's the only family Rapunzel's aware that he has. ]

- oh! Yes, the contests. We had an Olympic competition. It was interesting.

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[pastahair]

No, I am not. I do not even know of anyone by the name of Ange Ushiromiya.

An Olympic competition? How interesting. Back home the Olympics have been canceled because of the war.