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leaveyourstarburning) wrote2012-05-21 02:52 am
leaveyourstarburning) wrote2012-05-21 02:52 am
001. Video
...destroyed it entirely, did it...
[The words are muttered quietly over a mostly-dark feed; from the sound of it, the person speaking doesn't even seem to have realized they've managed to turn the Gear on - he sounds distracted, clearly speaking to himself rather than to any audience, and there's a good amount of jittercam action before he seems to realize that it's broadcasting.
The speaker is male, dark-haired and deathly pale; he's smiling a bit, but the expression doesn't reach his eyes at all. The look there isn't cruel, however; just rather lost.]
Is this how this works?
[His speech is a bit odd; it's in the common language spoken by all in Johto, but there's something there - a strangeness in pronunciation that indicates that he would have a hell of an accent in whatever world he just came from, as though he didn't grow up speaking whatever it is he's trying to utilize now. The statement is still oddly blank, though, as though he's addressing himself more than an audience; at least he doesn't seem to be expecting an answer - he simply checks something on the Gear before moving on.]
I understand that there are more survivors out there; from the look of it, there are many of you. I come to you seeking information - I mean you no harm, nor do I expect anything of you. [His gaze darts offscreen, focusing downward for a moment before he continues speaking.] This isn't anything like what I was told the Motherland would be; some of the machinery involved in transporting us may have taken some severe damage.
["May have." He uses the term lightly. He definitely knows it took damage of some sort; he broke the thing. He just doesn't know how severely he broke it; given that he's currently...nowhere near where he's supposed to be, he's assuming he broke it pretty spectacularly. He's a bit uncomfortable with the half-truth, though.
...that said, Zulf has seriously just informed all of Johto that he does, in fact, come in peace. There are some things that you just don't blatantly say...
However, he isn't dwelling on it; his gaze is darting downward again. Clearly there's something fascinating down there; he pauses for a moment before tilting the camera downward - there is a Chinchou rubbing against the lower half of his clothes, which appears to be a...very ugly skirt, if we're going to be honest.
Whatever it is, the Pokémon seems determined to love all over it; Zulf's tone has actually lightened a bit when he speaks, seeming much more comfortable now that he's not being focused on.]
Although, Motherland or not...it's good to see these creatures being so trusting. We've done enough to the rest of them.
[...someone please inform the guy that he's not in Kansas anymore.]
[The words are muttered quietly over a mostly-dark feed; from the sound of it, the person speaking doesn't even seem to have realized they've managed to turn the Gear on - he sounds distracted, clearly speaking to himself rather than to any audience, and there's a good amount of jittercam action before he seems to realize that it's broadcasting.
The speaker is male, dark-haired and deathly pale; he's smiling a bit, but the expression doesn't reach his eyes at all. The look there isn't cruel, however; just rather lost.]
Is this how this works?
[His speech is a bit odd; it's in the common language spoken by all in Johto, but there's something there - a strangeness in pronunciation that indicates that he would have a hell of an accent in whatever world he just came from, as though he didn't grow up speaking whatever it is he's trying to utilize now. The statement is still oddly blank, though, as though he's addressing himself more than an audience; at least he doesn't seem to be expecting an answer - he simply checks something on the Gear before moving on.]
I understand that there are more survivors out there; from the look of it, there are many of you. I come to you seeking information - I mean you no harm, nor do I expect anything of you. [His gaze darts offscreen, focusing downward for a moment before he continues speaking.] This isn't anything like what I was told the Motherland would be; some of the machinery involved in transporting us may have taken some severe damage.
["May have." He uses the term lightly. He definitely knows it took damage of some sort; he broke the thing. He just doesn't know how severely he broke it; given that he's currently...nowhere near where he's supposed to be, he's assuming he broke it pretty spectacularly. He's a bit uncomfortable with the half-truth, though.
...that said, Zulf has seriously just informed all of Johto that he does, in fact, come in peace. There are some things that you just don't blatantly say...
However, he isn't dwelling on it; his gaze is darting downward again. Clearly there's something fascinating down there; he pauses for a moment before tilting the camera downward - there is a Chinchou rubbing against the lower half of his clothes, which appears to be a...very ugly skirt, if we're going to be honest.
Whatever it is, the Pokémon seems determined to love all over it; Zulf's tone has actually lightened a bit when he speaks, seeming much more comfortable now that he's not being focused on.]
Although, Motherland or not...it's good to see these creatures being so trusting. We've done enough to the rest of them.
[...someone please inform the guy that he's not in Kansas anymore.]
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But whether I believe in magic or not isn't really the point, is it? What you've explained to me - the cruelty, being disowned, returning only to be tormented - is enough. The method through which your family is making you ill, whether it's truly magic or not, doesn't matter. Things like that...none of it should be happening in the first place.
No one deserves that. Regardless of what they may have done, no one deserves to be treated in such a way.
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[[Silence again. But then....]]
...the way you think...I like it.
[[It's a personal thing to say, a compliment, even; he used to be so good at compliments. Presents, too! He's always been excellent at presents...thoughtful...]]
You see the real meaning in things, past the bullshit that people shouldn't care about. The things that matter.
It's....refreshing.
[[....let him fall silent again, he hasn't done this for a while and it's awkward, ok]]
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He's never been very good at fielding them, however; they often leave him not knowing what to say.]
...I do what I can.
[He hesitates again, though he's obviously pleased by the assessment.]
Thank you. It really does mean a lot.
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[[....god, this is awkward
this is so awkward
we're just kind of standing here with mutual warm fuzzies
....can you imagine how weird this is for him]]
...I probably shouldn't take up any more of your time.
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You aren't...
[He trails off then; he hasn't...really felt like offering this sort of thing in a while, but it's...so nice to have someone he can just discuss things with.]
It really isn't any trouble, Kariya.
[......]
If you ever want to talk, I wouldn't mind.
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[[...and he finds that he would. He really would.]]
If you ever need assistance with anything related to this world...feel free to call me whenever you like.
[[His sleeping patterns are still hellish, so chances are he'll be awake. If not, his Pokemon will wake him.
Especially if it's Zulf calling.]]
Perhaps I will see you around.
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Until we speak again, then.