Chapter One: INTROduction chapter -- V I D E O

[magician_of_words]

[ Okay. Time for me to face facts. This isn't a dream. Well, it might be some sort of magic shared coma dream--maybe Rena finally clonked me too hard; it'd explain Satoshi running around.

... ... ...No, that is pretty stupid.

Well. Time to make a first impression. ]

PEOPLE OF ASGARD, LISTEN! FELLOW MEMBERS OF HEIMDALL, LEND ME YOUR EARS!

I am here to introduce myself! It's only customary for us all stuck together in this place to come to know one another, so I will with this hand take center stage for the time I am entitled to!

[ At this point he stands atop his bed, stands straight, and POINTS with fervor at nothing. ]

This figure before you--this man standing before you!--is none other than--

[ He LEAPS from the bed and lands on the ground, spins, and POINTS with even more fervor at an equal amount of nothing. ]

--the one-and-only Keiichi!

[ Pause.

Then he laughs, falling back onto the bed.

Haha, that'd be pretty cool! But an over-the-top introduction like that isn't my style, so I'll go with something normal, even if it was fun to play out. Good thing I don't have a roommate! Now, I'll just get this thing working and give a toned down--

Wait. Is...This doesn't mean--

He leans in very, very, very closely to the translucent screen. ]



IT RECORDED THE ENTIRE THING?! Where's the delete button on this?! This is more complicated than setting the clock on a VCR!

[ As he frantically button mashes the screen in futility, the damage has been done: The pretend introduction he was doing over and over in his room to keep himself entertained ended up becoming the real thing, much to his dismay.

First impressions are very important. ]

Comments

Video

[samantha_grey]

[Someone's just confused and disgusted enough that they went for Video instead of Audio first. Hey, look! It's a red-head with horns and red eyes staring at Keiichi like he's an idiot.]

...Really?

Video

[magician_of_words]

It wasn't serious--! I was just goofing off, but the thing...It...

Video

[trouser_chimp]

The one and only Keiichi?

[He repeats, and instantly worries that this must be someone VERY important!]

Video

[magician_of_words]

Uh. Y-Yeah, that's right.

[ Damn it, I just wanted a casual introduction. Now I have to deal with this fallout! ]

[ video ]

[pratentious]

[ wat.

No, really, what. ]

That was ... inspired.

[ video ]

[magician_of_words]

It's not inspired if I do it by mistake. That was a total, absolute accident!

video;

[this_chair]

It's like I'm really watching some kind of Arihiko TV show. They picked the perfect actor.

video;

[magician_of_words]

I have no idea what you're talking about, but I choose to take offense.

video;

[stungun]

[ oh, she... recognises that voice.... and she has to stop and stare for a moment.

really kei-chan???? uncool, why does sis like you so much....!!

but all of that is shoved away to make room for happiness - she's not happy to see him or anything!! ]

Hmm, it seems like you're showing off how cool you are already, huh...?

video;

[magician_of_words]

[ more cool than drooling in a coma OH YEAH WENT THERE

And he would recognize either of the twins in a heartbeat. There may be an ever so very slight and imperceptible pause tinted with disappointment. Maybe he was hoping for your sister...?

Aaah, Shion is still his friend, though! ]

--Yeah, that's right! A good first impression is the best way to start a good reputation.

[video]

[tenacityformed]

Impressive.

[was that sarcasm? noooooooo.....]

[video]

[magician_of_words]

Hey, this is my first time playing with a magical communicating bracelet, ok!

[titties]

[ whistles ] He~ey, that was pretty impressive, though!

[magician_of_words]

...Why do I have this strange, inexplicable feeling of self-loathing at hearing that...?

video;

[circlesewn]

[Oh, you children.]

Well, that's certainly one way to make an impression.

video;

[magician_of_words]

[ Oh. a d u l t s... ]

Aaah, haa. It's an impression, yeah...

[ But not close to the one I wanted! ]

[voice]

[linkedtogod]

Would you kindly keep it down?

[ ...He had been under the impression that most people of Heimdall were...more sane. ] I doubt it can be deleted. [ Congratulations, Keichii. ]

[voice]

[magician_of_words]

Trust me, you won't hear a peep out of me for a while after this.

[ He must allow his dignity to recuperate. ]

voice

[hooded_hero]

Well, well. You are rather loud.

voice

[magician_of_words]

Just one of my vast array of talents.

video

[intenses]

[ oh gosh, she's trying to stifle a giggle here ] It wasn't...that bad?

video

[magician_of_words]

Your consolation doesn't work if you're laughing!

video;

[5thchild]

[a small chuckle]

it's nice to meet you.

video;

[magician_of_words]

Such a normal response--!

Why is this one the hardest to reply to?! Ah, ah...uh. Hi.

[voice]

[hazukashii]

[ wow that was really embarrassing, bro, she's blushing in sympathy. The least she can do is offer some comfort. ]

It's okay. It's good to make a strong first impression... I-I think. [ it was kinda cool, actually. Until that end part. ]

[voice]

[magician_of_words]

[ Ok, Keiichi, time to keep your cool. I can't let a nice girl feel bad for my sake. ]

A strong one? Maybe it wasn't bad after all.

video

[holyfight]

[clap clap clap]

Very nice! Although I think next time you might try to do a flip off the bed or something to end it!

video

[magician_of_words]

[ She...She's taking it seriously...? ]

I don't think I could do that, even if there was a next time...!

video

[highstakesgame]

Are all of the boys in Heimdall like you?

video

[magician_of_words]

I...haven't met any yet.

video

[uprisen]

Geez, don't bring VCRs into this! I could really go without remembering them!

[That's what he got out of this....?]

video

[magician_of_words]

What's wrong with VCRs...?

[fishdouche]

An' evverybody says I havve a colossal ego. Howw do you carry that massivve head a' yours around?

[A grey skin, horns, and a sly smirk greets Keichi.]

But can you put your boondollars wwhere your mouth is?

[magician_of_words]

Ah. I see, so the demons have come for me.

video

[socializes]

That was pretty cool though. I was convinced to the very end.

video

[magician_of_words]

Maybe...Maybe I really should have played it off as being on purpose...

[video]

[suppressthedark]

[SO UNIMPRESSED.]

Yeah, they do that sometimes.

[video]

[magician_of_words]

[ He wasn't trying to impress YOU, Ichigo. ]

So I can expect this again.

[Video]

[adventuretime]

[Aradia really likes the enthusiasm! People should be more enthusiastic!]

Hello Keiichi! I'm Aradia. [Because he was introducing himself and she should introduce herself back, right?] I'm in the House of Heimdall too!

[Video]

[magician_of_words]

[ Why does this horned fairy girl suddenly make him think of Hanyuu? It is not as though Hanyuu is a fairy and most definitely does not have horns.

...What are these things, anyway?! But she seems...a lot nicer than the other one, so he can't bring himself to be rude. ]

Uh, nice...to meet you.

[ ...Okay, rude besides blatantly staring. ]

[Video]

[lookingfordragon]

[Definitely not hiding a giggle.]

Wow, that was...unique. [pfft]

[formercheerio]

There's no delete button. [ But that was pretty amusing, so don't feel too bad? ]

[whitelighting]

What was going to be on the end of that? [ Sorry but you just caught the attention of a very nosy person ]

[magician_of_words]

Uh. It was...

[ ... ... ... ]

--I don't even remember.