(EXEC_ENTRY_001) (video)

[trulyworthit]

[Luca, before this, hadn't really been using the video feature. It was inconvenient to do and her voice worked just as well, right? But an official post merits looking her best and using video! ... and broadcasting from Lady Cloche's stuffed animal-filled room, instead of her Dive Machine-filled room.]

Hi, Hinoto-Ri! [She sits neatly on the bed, hands folded demurely in her lap.] My name is Luca. Luca Trulyworth. I've spoken to a few of you, but, eheh... it never hurts to introduce yourself again! [She leaves the cute, dopey smile on her face for a moment, then drops it in favor of a more polite smile.]

I don't want to take up a lot of your time, so I'll get to the point. Lady Cloche and I have been thinking about the best way to explain the Song Magic we use. And, well, I think a demo would work great! That way, anyone interested can see it up-close, live, in-person! [smile smile smile] Doesn't that sound like fun?

Song Magic is an important part of our lives as Reyvateils. It's also how we fight. So, think of it like... a cultural experience and a combat tutorial! [She bows her head, and her tone grows somber.] We're all hoping nothing dangerous happens again but... in case it does, Lady Cloche and I would like you to know- [She places her hand over her chest.] How to fight with us or, if anything bad happens... against us. [She drops the hand to her lap with a smile.]

If you're interested, please let us know! We made a list of Songs we can sing... because, well- maybe, if you guys had one you really wanted to see? Was yea ra chs hymmnos mea. We're happy to sing for you. [With that, she stands to give a large, formal bow to the camera.]

[Should you choose to open it there is an optional attachment to the post, describing the girls' Song Magic.]

Comments

[trulyworthit]

So, are they like support? Back-up?

[video]

[trulyworthit]

Really? That would be great!

[voice]

[trulyworthit]

Most of them are pretty localized, at least... I mean, we've used them in some pretty shaky places and managed to not break anything... [but their enemies bones]

[trulyworthit]

I'm glad! It definitely seems like we'll have enough people for a good crowd...

I think Lady Cloche's Cureynor is really pretty... then again, a viola is just such a- refined, adult instrument...

THREADJACK WITH PERMISSION

[misery_hates_company]

*Bzzt. You have a third person on the line now.*

God, what on EARTH are you two prattling about?

[trulyworthit]

[wow rude!!!]

Well, songs can inspire people. Give them courage. Heal their hearts. Even if it's not Song Magic, a good singer can do all sorts of things through song.

[second_destiny]

Er...I don't know about that, or about being like a knight. I just want to protect my friends and loved ones.

[greyerrant]

Sometimes. Those amongst the Astartes were lords of the battlefield, doing all I could with bolter and chainsword, and blasting bolts of destructive force from their minds as well.

[trulyworthit]

Are you kidding? That's super knight-like!

[trulyworthit]

Oh, I see... ... they sound really strong!

[greyerrant]

In many ways, the strongest amongst us. but also the most vulnerable. That is why they were forbidden to use their abilities by the edict of Nikaea.

[second_destiny]

I-it is? You really think so?

[celebrity_commentator]

Yeah!

...also, who are you?

[misery_hates_company]

Someone who can perform magic WITHOUT warbling like a songbird! HAH! But you may call me Misery.

[celebrity_commentator]

So basically, it's a "you've got it or you don't" sort of thing.

[pastalishe]

To put it simply, yes.

[pastalishe]

[Cloche, who has been quietly listening to the conversation, leans into Luca's side of the feed.]

Why, of course. Dedication to duty is one of the most important aspects of knighthood. You're just the sort of person I would want to recruit into the Knights of the Grand Bell, Asem.

[voice] [1/2]

[pastalishe]

The flashiest... [She gives it some thought.] For me, that would probably be Eggy G or Jean Ishikawa. And for Luca...

[voice] [2/2]

[pastalishe]

[............. Artsy Bomb...........

Somewhere far away, across the Sea of Death, Croix bends over and clutches his stomach. The memory of that atrocity is something that was better off forgotten...]

... ... nevermind. I'll let Luca decide that for herself.

[video]

[electricyousei]

"Oh, I see. I've never actually seen any of those. Well, no, the Jovians followed the teachings of Gekiganger but it may be insulting to lump that in with a religion."

[video]

[electricyousei]

"My ship is in the park and generally if I start to charge the systems people back off for most of the day."

[second_destiny]

Wha--

[GEEZ DON'T JUST POP IN LIKE THAT.]

The...the Knights of the Grand Bell? You have your own knighthood?!

[dodgecharms]

Song magic, huh? Well, sure, it couldn't hurt to see what's up with that.

[risingshepard]

[Huh. Song power.

Who knew music had the ability to do crazy crap like this? Or could be a potential source of problems?]

If you're going to tell us that we might be fighting against you, shouldn't you be up front over what to expect?

video

[fools_journey]

Wow - that sounds pretty amazing.

[ Living in a world where music sung by cute girls has power like that sounds pretty awesome, as far as Minato's concerned. Also he might be mildly punning, but you should ignore that. ]

It's nice to meet you. I met Lady Cloche earlier... but it would be great to hear you two sing.