Ninth Curse

[bondsofsuffering]

[Video]

[There are two people on the feed today! It looks like Hizumi’s using his COMP to broadcast. He’s got his arm around the shoulders of a certain unfortunate soul as he gives a jaunty wave towards the camera, looking, if possible, even more excited than he usually is.]

Yo! Someone new decided to come along with when we left Geartopia, so I figured it would be good to introduce him to everyone!

[That unlucky individual has a slightly put upon expression on his face in spite of seemingly allowing the hand on his shoulder. Really, he hadn’t signed up for something like this when he came along….] Hey, cut it out--

[Cut it out? Hizumi? Never. Instead, he interrupts with:] His name is Ayumu Narumi, and he’s from my world, so treat him nicely, okay? He might look grumpy, but he’s a good person!

[What a pain There’s a quiet, nearly inaudible mutter of ‘idiot’ from Ayumu at the oddball introduction. Compared to Hizumi’s energy, the brunette in the video is almost downright gloomy in the air around him and that long suffering expression only fades after Hizumi finishes speaking. His next words are polite, if lacking in the energy of the other teen beside him.] It’s good to meet you all. Sorry about this guy hijacking the airwaves for something like this.

[Wow rude!] This network can be used by any of the Visitors at any time. It’s not hijacking! Geeze, you’re making me sound like a bad person...

[It was unnecessary, that’s what.] So you decide to introduce me to everyone on it?

[Clearly this Ayumu is the most social of butterflies. Why was he hanging out with Hizumi, some might wonder? A mystery.]

If I didn’t, you’d probably just watch the network instead of introducing yourself, right? I’m trying to help you out here!

[Ahem. But he digresses.]

Seriously, this guy won’t make any friends if he’s left alone, so come bug him as much as you want! If you need help with anything, he probably won’t be able to turn you down!

((OOC: Green is Hizumi, if that weren’t already obvious, and normal text is Ayumu! Both will be threadjacking around!))

Comments

[Video]

[capitalbackup]

[Oh? Someone from his world?]

An acquaintance of yours, Mizushiro?

[Video]

[bondsofsuffering]

Acquaintance might not be entirely right... I guess you could say, I heard about this guy from his older brother, and we met up in Geartopia.

[Video]

[melodyoflogic]

I heard about him from an acquaintance of my brother's. He's a pretty recognizable guy.

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[capitalbackup]

Is that so... [Not like it matters to her.] I'm Miyako Hotsuin, an acquaintance of Mizushiro.

[A pretty neutral term, all things considered.]

[video]

[halberdaxe]

[He's going to completely ignore the introduction as he jumps to another topic.]

YOU!!

[He's pointing at you, Hizumi.]

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[bondsofsuffering]

[Aw man, why you gotta ruin his fun, Noda?]

It's me alright. What's up?

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[melodyoflogic]

[Don't mind Ayumu just watching curiously.

This seemed like it could be interesting.]

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[halberdaxe]

Why were you pretending to be someone else while we were in that strange world?!

[He never believed poor Yaiba's student ID...]

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[bondsofsuffering]

...Pretending?

[So Noda saw him, too...]

Ahh, let me guess. You ran into someone claiming to be Yaiba Mizushiro?

[hachitaro]

[Taro just grins right back and waves.]

Any friend of Hizumi is a friend of mine! Hey! I'm Taro.

[melodyoflogic]

We've actually only known each other a few days. [This guy is about as energetic as Hizumi....]

Good to meet you, Taro.

[bondsofsuffering]

[Oh, right, he'll need to chat with Taro about "that" later...

Of course, it would be better if Ayumu weren't necessarily around to hear.]

Ouch, that hurts-! Even though it was just a few days, it was surely an unforgettable experience, right?

[Hizumi what even.]

[melodyoflogic]

Can't argue with you there.

[Oh yes.

Unforgettable indeed.] You're quite the character when you want to be.

[VIDEO]

[mementodagger]

Wait, you actually came to this place willingly?

[When all Yurick (and many others, he's certain) wants is to go home.]

Why?

[VIDEO]

[melodyoflogic]

It seemed like a good idea at the time. This guy made a pretty convincing argument.

[Only really, he had his own reason for wanting to be here, too.]

And seeing another world is a pretty tempting offer, right?

[VIDEO]

[mementodagger]

I think you've been sadly misled... Ayumu, was it?

[Damn all these strange names.]

This place can be a bit of a nightmare at the worst possible times.

Let's get this set up.

[youonlylivethrice]

So like a few of before him, he has arrived here without the aid of Philemon. How long will he last against the demons?

Woo.

[melodyoflogic]

Like I said, I have my reasons for coming along. [Was this kid crazy? Maybe. But at least-]

Hizumi mentioned some game I could play to try for a persona. It's only a chance, but it's better than nothing.

[He was aware he'd have to find a form of self defense. He was just an ordinary high school student, after all.

But this place gave a valuable gift of time. Time and possibilities.]

Huzzah!

[bondsofsuffering]

[Actually, based on prior experience, Hizumi is pretty sure that Ayumu would survive just about any demon encounter.

But we don't need to talk about that right this instant, especially in front of others.]

Right, right, the Persona Game! It shouldn't be too hard to round up a few players.

Later, after all the responses...

[melodyoflogic]

[After finishing up with his 'Introduction', Ayumu sits back at the table, leaning his head on a hand.] You know, you didn't have to do that.

[Not that he expected Hizumi to care...]

[bondsofsuffering]

[And Hizumi lounges in his own seat.]

Like I said, if I didn't, you wouldn't have done it yourself. [He's onto you, Ayumu.]

Besides, isn't it good to get to know the people here now that you're planning to stay?

[melodyoflogic]

[Ayumu's not the social type, alright. And he can't really deny he wouldn't have done this, either.]

I can get to know people without a broadcasted introduction.

[Like... talking... to his neighbors.

Maybe.]

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[greatseal]

[Well after that enthusiastic introduction, Minako has to respond. After all, she'd have done the same kind of thing for a few people she knows...]

It's nice of you to help Ayumu-kun make some new friends! It's always more fun when you know lots of different people, isn't it?

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[melodyoflogic]

[Nice.....Right. Ayumu lets Hizumi answer her for now.]

[video]

[bondsofsuffering]

Isn't it? This guy especially needs help reaching out to people!

[Just. Maybe. Tugging you a little closer with his arm, Ayumu.]