01. Video | March 14 | Early morning

[halfbakedfruitcake]

[When the communicator is switched on, it's tilted upwards, giving a nice view of a tall tree against the clear dawn sky. There doesn't seem to be anyone on the screen, but it does look nice...]

Hark! The call of the heavens, the earth, the sea... They summon me forth to defeat evil!

[Just then, you can see a man standing on a branch, his back to the communicator. The long wings descending from his headgear flutter in the wind like a cloak as he turns and strikes a pose, one hand rising over his head while the other points straight towards the camera.]

Waka, the gods' gift to man, is here! Bonjour!

[And he jumps off the branch. All rules of drama dictate that he should come floating down through the air and land gracefully on his feet, perhaps accompanied by sparkles and pretty music.

Sadly, BREW says no to powers like that, and so he comes plummeting down and falls off-camera with a resounding thud.

After a few seconds he appears staggering on screen, then shrugs as though nothing happened.]

Well! They weren't joking about our powers being stripped away. That seems unnecessarily inconvenient for everyone involved... But no doubt our good hosts know what they're doing, hmm?

[His smile doesn't quite give the impression he's entirely convinced of that.]

So tell me, Death City... How do you feel about this little adventure we now find ourselves in? I'd say this place could use some more color, but that's just me. I'm sure everyone is eager to take up arms for a noble cause!

Well then, I'll have to see if I can find a store that sells high-quality flutes, since BREW saw fit to take mine away. Excusez-moi!

[He stands there for a moment, as though expecting something to happen, then sighs a little and walks off. It's just not the same as disappearing in a flurry of glitter...]

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[motherofthesun]

I should have mentioned that. Wait, no, I couldn't. This lack of communication between us is really fussing my fur. But yes, Pillowtalk was taken away by BREW.

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

I do miss your lovely voice as well, ma chérie! I could try barking if it made any difference, but it looks like we're stuck this way.

I must say, for something that is supposedly trying to stop the war, BREW seems to enjoy making things more difficult.

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[motherofthesun]

Well, you could hear my voice through resonance if you're a Weapon.

[Still, Waka? A Weapon? It seems like a strange suggestion] I know. They say normal weapons will not harm the Kishins or Witches, but considering our abilities and weapons, you would think BREW would let us keep them.

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

As it happens, I am one! You will have to tell me all about the ways of battle here~

[You'll get to flaunt your greater knowledge, Ammy. Or maybe that's just what Waka would do if their roles were reversed.]

Speaking of which... What can you tell me about our enemy?

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[shadow_star]

[ ... o h ... m y ... g o s h. ]

Um... are you all right?

[ That sounded like a hurtful fall. ]

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

Right as rain, mademoiselle! I've survived worse falls than this~

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[shadow_star]

Oh - well if you're certain. It's just that... [ Well her Meister falls ALL THE TIME so sure why not. ]

I'm glad that you didn't hurt yourself, in any case.

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

I would be a poor prophet if I hurt myself every time I made my entrance, no?

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[thorny]

Bravo. I'm certain that would have been a thrilling entry if the hands of fate hadn't interfered.

However, I'm afraid that you'll find the quality of this conflict is in keeping with the rather rude power modifications. I can only hope that swallowing tidal waves of despair and slogging on through mountains of stupidity is something they allowed you to keep.

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

Your encouragement touches the heart, baby.

Lucky for me I have a fondness for ocean scenery! And there's nothing as healthy as a little mountain walk, don't you think?

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[thorny]

Thank you, I try my best to bring compassion and goodwill to everyone I meet. It's simply my nature.

I couldn't say with any definitive opinion, having only scaled peaks of a metaphorical nature. But I imagine that the cardiovascular exercise is enough to keep one spry and ready to take on the rigors of the day.

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

I see we share the same outlook on life! Though unfortunately many have mistaken my good intentions for something less honorable. I have no idea why.

Once you start doing it regularly, you begin to find more and more amusement in it. It's all about attitude, really!

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[nauticalnightmare]

wwonder if i can take any bets on howw soon youre gonna be eaten by a kishin egg

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

You wound me, my friend. :(

Unless you mean to bet in my favor, in which case you flatter me. :)

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[nauticalnightmare]

im bettin for the winnin side

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

Winning side is my middle name! You'll be a millionare before you know it~

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[nobilitea]

What extravagant characters I've seen so far! But I must say, a little color would indeed lighten up such morbid scenery.

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

Not to mention all the gloomy names! I am not one to judge, but whoever thought Death By Pastry would be inviting?

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[nobilitea]

It would only be appropriate if their pastries are truly to die for.

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[wiredgod]

[Bold kind of wants to make some sarky comment about how, that's funny, she doesn't remember creating you as a gift to humanity. SHe doesn't remember making you at all!

...But that would probably require more explaining of the joke then she wants to do]

I like it here. But it's boring, so if you can keep me entertained you're fine by my book. Do what you want, splash some color everywhere, etc...

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

Oh, I always strive to entertain. More than a few people have shed tears over my wondrous visage! [...Albeit for different reasons.]

But I would have thought a war could provide at least some entertainment. Are there no legends of fierce battles or revered heroes to help pass the time? No heart-wrenching tales of love and betrayal to keep things interesting?

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[wiredgod]

Ha! You're awfully full of yourself. Hopefully your bite is just as bad as your bark!

[She quiet a moment, twirling her hair around her finger] Hmm. Dunno. There are a bunch of different countries here, and all the countries have different legends and myths. You can go the library, I'm sure they have a lot of books on the subject.

There is some fun things around here, but it's mostly things like the dance clubs or playing pranks on people.

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[yoichi]

[ wow, that was... something. Yoichi laughs, but by the time he turns on the device to talk to him, it's stifled into a smile. so have a very pretty guy applauding your first appearance. ]

Someone knows how to make an entrance.

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[halfbakedfruitcake]

What can I say? I always enjoy a bit of dramatics when it's appropriate! [And in a middle of a war is clearly an appropriate time for dramatics, amirite?]

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[yoichi]

I can see that! Is this time really appropriate, though? [ his tone is still teasing, so it's clear that he doesn't really mind it. ]