[ video ] ☠ april 8 ☠ evening

[perfectorder]

[Kid is looking like he hasn’t slept in a while. that’s likely because he hasn’t. but even so, he has his usual cool front and is doing his best to hide it.]

Greetings everyone. For the recent arrivals, I’d like to formally introduce myself as the current Shinigami and leader of Death City, Death the Kid. I apologize for not being able to greet the new arrivals properly, but BREW’s activation was unexpected and went by unnoticed. Due to the small number of individuals that came through, it is believed that its power was small enough to not appear in the readings. But I’m sure you are confused as to the...state of this city. [his father’s city...wrecked again... the thought alone makes him give a small, haggard sigh before it's masked again.]

The past few days have been trying for all of us. As the others have reported, the damage to the city has been great and a few changes will have to be made to accommodate the refugees. However, that is not the point of this particular announcement. I do have some good news.

As a result of this mission, we were able to obtain the second witch soul necessary for Liz and Patti’s transformation to death scythes. [his expression softens here.] So I am very pleased to announce that they are now official death scythes.

[Patti’s presence in the room becomes apparent when she stomps past Kid, shouting emphatically.] TAKE THAT, YOU DAMN WITCH! HIYAAAHHH!! PYEW PYEW!! [She seems to be reenacting the fight in a dramatic, childish way.] BANG BANG BANG!! Oh, no! You’re beating me! Aaaah!! I NEED TO PROTECT DEATH CITY! RAAAAAHH!! TAKE THIS!!! [Patti continues this reenactment as she continues stomping around, out of range of Kid’s communicator.]

[Liz is the middle ground between Patti and Kid: clearly pleased with the world but not quite as energetic as her sister. It all balances out. It took a while, but she wasn’t going to complain.]

Personally, I thought we needed more firearm death scythes anyway. It was starting to look like a close range-only club. [She’s giving a teasing smirk to show she’s kidding.]

[and Kid just has a bit of a dry look at their antics—well, Patti’s in particular—before he lets out a small sigh and continues.] There is great importance in this. With the madness levels reduced, I no longer need to maintain the barrier, and I can now go out and actively fight alongside everyone. With their power and mine combined, we’ll be an even greater threat against our enemies.

Some have questioned whether it is worth becoming a death scythe. All the Weapons born in this world will tell you yes. But their words and opinions are fundamentally different from all of you. You may still think otherwise, but you will see through our training the greater amount of power we will have.

I’d also like to mention that a pair of guests is actually very close to achieving death scythe status. Cloud and Sephiroth have been with us for about ten months and have acquired 89 souls. What will that mean for them and for those who are considering or debating about it? They will be able to go out into the world to handle more difficult and restricted missions, have more independence in what they can do, and will have higher access to information. Their strength will be of great benefit for all of us and in truth, they didn’t have to do this. But they chose to and will be properly recognized when the time comes. Of course I am not saying you must work to becoming death scythes. But as they’ve proven, it can be done for those who wish to do so.

[and now he really was worn out. for once his weapons may not have to literally drag him away from the desk to rest. but as always, he hides it and keeps that strong front.]

That is all. I thank everyone who has helped defend Death City during this surprise attack and for those who will help rebuild it.

Comments

[video]

[heavenly_earth]

[The first truly happy news he's heard in days, though perhaps for far more personal reasons]

Congratulations. I look forward to coordinating with you on the field.

[video]

[perfectorder]

Thank you, and I as well. It feels like it's been a while.

[second_star]

Death scythes...huh... [ They've barely collected any souls themselves. After all, to Yuri, keeping Ange safe on missions was a higher priority than anything else. That included killing kishin eggs. She was getting stronger, but he didn't want to chance anything. Damn, it'd be different if he was a meister... ]

99 souls and than a witch's soul. Those are the requirements, right?

[perfectorder]

That is correct.

[morecowbell]

[Kind of wants to be a Death Scythe now... also is not a good choice for rebuilding the city]

Congratulations to the three of you, I look forward to the possibility of working with you one day.

[perfectorder]

Thank you, I look forward to working with you and everyone as well.

1/2

[consider8]

[Just... stares at what she just saw.]

2/2

[consider8]

[And then starts laughing. Oh, Kid, you have the two most perfect weapons for yourself EVER.]

[Video]

[shiromadoushi]

Congratulation to all of you! I'm sure it'll be a big relief, not having to worry about the barrier.

[Video]

[perfectorder]

Thank you, Bakura, and I admit that is a bit of a relief.

[he can finally go out and do his job.]

[Video]

[doc_holi]

Congratulations. You three deserve it.

[Video]

[tallerbrooklyndevil]

Thanks, Doctor Holiday!

[Video]

[perfectorder]

Thank you, Dr. Holiday.

[Video | Private]

[topgun_textiles]

Grats, guys. [But the congratulations are brief. It was something else that caught his attention.]

...I got a question; whadda you mean by 'more independence' and 'higher access to information'?

[Video | Private]

[perfectorder]

Thank you, Kanji.

In the past, because my father's inability to leave Death City, they served as an extension of himself and help represent Shibusen. The purpose will be different now since I'm not so limited, but the job remains the same. Death Scythes will be sent out to places located farther out of the usual missions and will be involved in more confidential and restricted access missions. That means they would also need to be able to do more advanced research and must be privy to more confidential information.

video

[ferroustigmata]

So you're the one in charge.

[Sup. New guy checking in. He doesn't understand a lot of the things that are addressed in Kid's message, so no congratulations can be given, and he's not about to waste anyone's time with empty gestures. But, you know, since the opportunity presented itself...]

I apologize if this is off-topic, but what is the implication of your role as "Shinigami"? I'm assuming that traditional definition isn't at work here; at least, not entirely.

[The businesslike manner in which he asks shows that this isn't just an idle curiosity--it's a vital piece of information Sasha needs so he can provide his help earnestly. He's not looking for an entire thesis, just the basics, since this guy looks like he's busy enough as it is.]

video

[perfectorder]

That is correct, and that's perfectly fine.

My role as Shinigami is to basically overlook and maintain the balance and order of this world and those who live within it.

[Video]

[sixthdeadliest]

Congratulations to you and your partners.

[Video]

[perfectorder]

Thank you, Six.

[Voice

[de_faulty_hero]

[Brimming with confidence... okay, arrogance. It's the first time he's been acknowledged since he was a teenager after all. The first time by someone in a 'high' position in his mind.]

It's hard to contain that much combined awesome to just the two of us sometimes. It's a sacrifice we make for the benefit of Death City.

Your cute plug has my partner blushing. [Not, but he has fun making stuff like that up.]

[Action]

[pure_lineage]

[While he was still uncertain about the announcement and what to think about it, Sephiroth knew well enough just how to react to Cloud's 'description' of him.

That was why there was a death glare directed at Cloud in the next moment. He had never blushed a day in his life before, and he wouldn't be starting it now either.]

[Voice]

[perfectorder]

[they deserved it. just wait until they actually make it. though the response does make him arch his brow a bit.]

It seemed only proper. I knew you both had been getting closer, but did not realize how close until now.

[Not here]

[pure_lineage]

[While he didn't respond, he found himself surprised that he and his Meister had been acknowledged. He hadn't been looking for any type of recognition or attention, and he wasn't quite certain what to make of it all.]

[Not here]

[perfectorder]

[just accept it, pretty boy.]

voice;

[entreats]

Your partners seem pretty.. lively.

[ and by lively she means 'bothersome', yes. and she's just ignoring the information dump in the post in favor for that, she's just mentally filing it away. ]

voice;

[perfectorder]

"Lively" is one way to put it.

audio;

[ninjainviolet]

[Totally audio because, well, she's a bit banged up after fighting in Death City.]

I feel the urge for a congratulatory push into the pool coming on.

[She's gonna get you back there, Kid.]

audio;

[perfectorder]

That will be unnecessary, Sheena.

[don't let Patti hear you say that!!]