video;

[spiritshifts]

[ Throughout this video, Milla is fiddling with her bracelet's functions, trying to figure out what it can do. ]

How fascinating. This object doesn't appear to run on mana of any sort from what I can tell, and yet it works much like a spyr--

[ Click. You are suddenly treated to a close-up photo of the bottom of Milla's face. ]

Hm, I wonder what that did.

[ She leans forward to peer into the camera, filling the lens with her blinking eye. ]

In any case, that introductory guide was appalling. I attempted to coerce the woman who greeted me for further information, but she was disappointingly unforthcoming. I'd like to say something bold like "I refuse to be trapped here!" and "No power is greater than Maxwell!" but I suspect that's a frequently voiced sentiment among new Travelers - and, frankly, cliche.

I've never been particularly gifted at introductions, but I'll do my best.

My name is Milla, and I'm the Lord of Spirits. Pleased to meet you.

[ She's so modest about it too. ]

Comments

[Video]

[caster_blaster]

Nice to meet you too, lady! Got to disagree on the guide, though. I think it has a certain artistic merit to it.

[spiritshifts]

You're kidding. It looks like a child wrote it.

video.

[trustexercises]

That's my new deity in charge, Milla. You'd do well not to insult him.

[spiritshifts]

Ah, there you are, Alvin. I saw your name on the contact list.

You don't really think I'll extend any respect to someone who facilitated dragging me away from my duties, do you?

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[patients]

[that voice. Jude knows that voice - he knows that voice very well. the sound of it has never left his head since the last they've seen each other. every memory he has had of her - good or bad - he can always vividly remember her voice, her face, her touch... everything.

Jude has never forgotten her, in fact every night when his mind drifts in a lull of sleep, his mind recollects every memory they've shared with each other. there has never been one moment when he hasn't missed Milla.

so it's no surprise that he's a little taken aback when he suddenly hears her voice.]

[patients]

Milla... [seeing her face brings back all those memories, every moment they spent together, all those feelings come rushing back to him. just speaking her name sounds broken, like he's on the verge of tears.

and maybe--no, actually he is. but Jude smiles like he always has, as if nothing has changed, as if he just saw her yesterday.]

It's really... it's really you, isn't it?

[spiritshifts]

[ She'd seen his name as well as Alvin's, and she'd considered messaging them both privately. But this - this directness, this openness - was more her style. (It certainly had nothing to do with the small, irritating voice at the back of her mind wondering what Jude would think, seeing her away from the path she'd chosen. But of course she'd been foolish to worry about something so stupid. It's Jude.)

Milla doesn't regret her choice in the slightest. She's proud of it, of who she chose to be and the people who brought her to that point. But that doesn't mean she doesn't miss them, sometimes so much it feels as if her heart might burst with it. She'd never felt loneliness so acutely before, despite having the Four and Muzet beside her. ]

Jude. [ She smiles at the sight of his dear, familiar face. ] Last I checked, it is.

video;

[failassassin]

Mind filling me in on what 'mana' and 'a spyr' are? [Turlough asks, peering at the camera.]

[spiritshifts]

Mana is an essential form of energy produced by humans and necessary to spirits, which humans provide to spirits in exchange for their assistance.

The other is none of your concern.

video;

[verybigpheasants]

The Lord of Spirits, is it? [ that sounds

really cool. ]

Seems like our new arrivals are getting more and more impressive, Lady Milla. [ ....oh, wait. It's kind of weird thinking back on it. ] Ah. Or... do you prefer Lord Milla?

video;

[trustexercises]

She's used to Lady, but that might bring back some traumatic memories.

[Ivar, oh Ivar.]

So I recommend going with "The Great Lord Maxwell." Trust me, it rolls right off the tongue before long.

[spiritshifts]

Don't listen to Alvin. He's a big fat liar.

Milla is fine.

[Video]

[comeonthensexy]

The Lord of Spirits? Really?

What does that mean, then?

[spiritshifts]

It is my duty to keep safe humans and spirits alike.

video;

[cerebral]

Pleased to meet you, too. I'm Charles. Do you prefer to be addressed by your name or title? [Someone's British is showing.]

And - as someone else asked - what's mana? Just curious - I'm doing my best to learn the differences in technology and magic between our worlds.

[spiritshifts]

Milla is fine. I'm not especially fond of unnecessary formalities.

It is a form of energy produced by humans, which spirits require to survive.

video;

[watchher]

[ Yes, here's another one-- he's too interested, he has to ask. ]

The maid who greeted you is not known for her wealth of information, I'm afraid. But, ah-- 'Lord of Spirits'?

[spiritshifts]

Indeed, I learned that the hard way.

Yes, you heard correctly. I am the Lord of Spirits.

[lookingfordragon]

They didn't have the guide until a few months ago, you just had to hope someone nice explained it to you on this thing. Though they should put something about not taking your bracelet off on there.

[Funny times... not. But hey the Spirit lord bit sounds 'interesting'.]

Would you know of a place called the Seireitei?

[spiritshifts]

What happens if I take the bracelet off?

I can't say that I have.

Video;

[yournameinthestars]

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance as well. [The Lord of the Spirits bit was... intriguing, but perhaps she would push that point later.]

If you found guide unsatisfactory, there is a library with some relevant information located in Odin District.

[spiritshifts]

Is there indeed? I'll have to pay a visit.

[ maybe they have the lost copy of Men and Women Beneath the Sheets!!!!!! ]

video;

[coronavitfossor]

So you're new here as well? [ He smiles! ] That introductory guide was a little confusing.

[ Lord of the Spirits... Odd and intriguing things aren't exactly new to him, so. ] It's good to meet you! My name is Allen Walker.

[spiritshifts]

Confusing, poorly structured, and just plain ugly.

Likewise, Allen.

private text. sorry this is kind of late!

[flightofdeath]

Lord of Spirits? This is the first I've heard of another who would call themselves Lord here in Asgard.

no worries, i'm only getting to tags now

[spiritshifts]

I don't call myself anything. It is what I am.

video;

[discrepant]

[After Soushi has learned over the proper way to call the other individual, he will offer a bow as he turns the video transmission on.]

It is an honor to make your acquaintance, Great Lord Maxwell. I am Soushi Miketsukami, the SS agent that humbly serves under his master known as Ririchiyo Shirakiin-sama.

[He will raise his head soon after. A polite smile will be on his lips.]

Welcome to the city. I do apologize for the lack of responses from the dear maid from before. She is unable to speak to you further than on what she is instructed to do. She treats all this before you in a similar manner. If you wish to make any inquiries over your stay or current situation, then I am at your service.

[spiritshifts]

[ goddammitalvin.jpg ]

Despite what that individual told you, there's no need to be so formal.

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[mp3s]

Not too bad. Never met a "Lord of Spirits" before. Sounds like a pretty sweet gig.

[spiritshifts]

[ chuckles ]

A "pretty sweet gig," huh? I never thought of it that way.

[Video] Milla ;3; <3

[smartwinchester]

Nice to meet you too, Milla, Lord of Spirits.

[She almost reminds him of the angels -- powerful, yet obviously not... really with-it with how to talk to people.

Sam is an expert on the socially awkward.]

hehehe

[spiritshifts]

[ congrats u have now met the goddess of social awkwardness. literally. ]

And you as well, young man.