Getting off on the wrong foot [Video]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[...Well, this was a lovely way to get into a new place, wasn't it?

The feed opens to this gray-haired boy, and behind him is a conveniently placed set of ruins from the Moonlight Bridge for him to subtly gawk at for a few moments before finding his bearings and realizing said feed was on to begin with. Huh. How'd that happen? Was it a part of the welcoming to this new city he's found himself in?

He doesn't seem too fazed by what he was looking at, though. ...On the surface, at least.]

Ah.

...Perhaps I'm asking a rhetorical question, but did I pick a bad time to get here? [Bad time was relative, but this seemed particularly terrible a moment for him to arrive, seeing the damage...]

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[electricyousei]

"No, you picked an excellent time. We need help with repairs."

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Eh?

[Dragged into volunteer work already. Well, it's a start!]

Are you that short on hands?

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[electricyousei]

"Yes. I wasn't here when this all happened, but apparently something attacked the city and kidnapped the administrators. Things are relatively chaotic now."

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Kidnapped--?

[...Stopping himself there before he gets a little too caught up in his feelings. Well, this isn't what he wanted to hear on his first day. As if hearing that familiar word echo into the back of his mind wasn't enough...]

Can you tell me what you know, at the very least?

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[electricyousei]

"I'm still compiling data actually. I know there was an attack, many city services were taken offline, and the administrators have vanished. Someone else who was here at the time probably has the full data on it all."

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Alright. I'll ask around, then. [...And while he wasn't exactly a handyman, he might as well ask--] So where do I start with repairs?

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[electricyousei]

"Can you pilot a mecha?"

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[...

...

Not the best of words to use around him.]

...No, but I'm willing to learn?

[...INTERNAL SQUEEING COMMENCE.]

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[electricyousei]

"Come to the Nadesico, perhaps we can get you doing some of the heavy construction."

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

The Nadesico? Where's that supposed to be?

[Blink.]

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[electricyousei]

"Normally I keep her at the park but since I've had to stand in for the com network I have her above the arena. Find a large clear area and I can bring her down."

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[unbroken_chain]

"Things started hopping recently, yeah. Nice to meet you! I'm Kotoha."

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"If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!"

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Souji. It's a pleasure.

[GAH, FILE--

Okay, this COMP thing is going to take some time getting used to...he sifts through it for a moment, jotting down what he could ask about in his head first before replying.]

I'm actually familiar with the idea of Persona...so I'm more concerned by what caused all this to begin with.

[unbroken_chain]

"I'm not sure, personally, it just has something to do with that guy wearing the Beautifly mask. Something about a bet, I think? You could ask at the Velvet Room, but I'm not certain they're allowed to give straight answers."

[poorlittleblueburdie]

[He looks a little tired, but pfff. He's taking a break from what looks to be office work somewhere, leaning back in his seat, wings lifting behind him while he adjusts them to be more comfortable. He'll give Souji a little smile.]

I would say you came at a fine enough time; we could use some help in repairing things, if you feel up to it. Failing that, at least the danger's passed?

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

I don't think its proprietor is the kind of person to tell things straight, anyway.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Souji's lineface doesn't break, but there is a hint of nervousness somewhere as he talks.]

I got dragged into that a while ago, actually. I'll be starting as soon as possible.

[unbroken_chain]

"Alright! You got any other questions?"

Slight pause.

"Say, what's your name, anyway?"

[poorlittleblueburdie]

[He smiles a little more at that.]

It's greatly appreciated, trust me.

I don't suppose there's anything I can do to help you in return?

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[mementodagger]

[Yurick's frowning as usual, though perhaps not quite as much. He's still resentful, though.]

It's never a good time to be here. You're not one of those lot that chose to cross over and stay, I'm guessing.

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[eyewillprotect]

[She'd actually been coming along to help clear some more debris when HORUS went off, and she obligingly set out in search of the newcomer. Of course, he wasn't exactly difficult to find...]

Ah... are you new here, by any chance?

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[In spite of how much moving around he'd done since he got here, he is indeed not difficult to find -- he'd been searching everywhere for a place for the Nadesico to land, and thus far had no such luck, so when she comes across him, it's when he's finally stopped to try and get some directions.]

Hm? [Turning towards her...and when the question registers, he just nods in response. No need to answer with too much.]

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[A nod, and the feed goes dark for the moment, though he does bring it back up to talk with a few others while he's on the way; it's only a while later -- about fifteen minutes to twenty -- that he finds a decent place for the Nadesico to settle, and in the process, find a familiar place from home.

The Dojima House.]

Sorry if I took too long.

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Cross over? [Blink. Quite the deep frowner, this person...it's a wonderful visual first impression, at least. :|]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Well...you could start with what happened that caused the damage to begin with.

[While he could work his way towards that, getting informed was urgent on his list of priorities.]