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]

[melodyoflogic]

I'll go back.

[Eventually. When he'd found the answers he needed.]

I don't plan to stay here forever.

[VIDEO]

[mementodagger]

I hope none of us have to. If we can work together, perhaps we can make that a reality.

[At least Ayumu had a choice to come to Hinoto-Ri. Yurick still resents being taken against his will, and likely that will never change.]

[VIDEO]

[bondsofsuffering]

Aaah, could it be...

Is Philemon keeping you here?

[VIDEO]

[mementodagger]

The man with the butterfly mask? I believe that's the case, yes. He took my friends and I from our world without warning or so much as asking permission.

I can't say most of my experiences here have been ones I care to recall.

[VIDEO]

[melodyoflogic]

[That was what Ayumu was wondering. He thought people could come and go freely. That's.... unusual.]

Does he keep some people here by force?

[VIDEO]

[bondsofsuffering]

...It's possible in theory. I mean, even if you left of your own volition, there isn't a lot you can do if he keeps pulling you back.

Of course, I've never tried returning myself, so this is all conjecture.

[VIDEO]

[mementodagger]

I've not even found a way to return. I'm not even certain how it could be done. Though I've heard of some people who've been brought back here, with or without their memories of this place.

[VIDEO]

[melodyoflogic]

You haven't?

[But Hizumi had said..... He sends a glance over at the other teen, questioning.]

[VIDEO]

[bondsofsuffering]

...Hey, are you sure you checked your COMP thoroughly? There's an option there, you know.