001; come be the first in line to shake the hand of mine.

[truthvalue]

Who: Souji Seta and ... you???
Broadcast: Network; open.
Action: Marsiva; all over.
When: backdated to Saturday morning, before the Shuffle.

[It's a little unnerving, this idea of being on television - a little too reminiscent of the Midnight Channel. Souji himself never appeared on it, but he saw a lot of his friends in those staticky broadcasts over the past year, back in Inaba, their flaws put on display for all to see. It's uncomfortable, but - there really isn't anything to be done about it, so Souji doesn't.

He spends his first three days quietly aboard the Marsiva, mostly keeping to himself. Time seems a little too linear and solid for this to be Liminal Space, and when he wakes on the fourth day and nothing has changed, he concludes this must be the next Jaunt after all. He's not seen or heard from any of the Travelers he knows, though, and the psychic network seems to be out of reach, too. It's somewhat unsettling - but, he supposes, things could be worse.

Things can always be worse.

Later that morning, he finally turns his device camera on himself to make a proper introduction. The face may be recognizable to some, with one notable exception - a thin scar slashed across his left cheek. He speaks quietly but confidently, with all the poise of a perpetual transfer student. The smile he shows is practiced and polite.]

Hello. I'm sorry I didn't introduced myself sooner - my name is Souji Seta, and I'm new here.

[Words he has spoken so many times he's lost count.]

I look forward to working with everyone. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.

[He nods once, then ends the transmission.]

Comments

[video]

[takeabow]

I don't think there's a time limit on introductions...

[ she's got a dry tone to her voice, and it's not a criticism as much as an attempt at some humor ]

[video]

[truthvalue]

[Souji nods amiably.]

It's typically the first thing I do in a new place. It seems rude otherwise.

[He shrugs.]

It's just what I'm used to, I guess.

[takeabow]

"Typically"? How many of these places have you been?

[truthvalue]

Ah, I've moved around a lot.

[He half-smiles, and it's something a little more genuine, this time.]

This is my first time on a ship like this, though.

[takeabow]

Oh. Well, me too. I mean, I haven't been on a ship like this before. In space.

I'm Nova.

[truthvalue]

It's nice to meet you, Nova. Are you new here too, or have you been here a while?

[takeabow]

Pretty new. A few weeks, maybe?

[truthvalue]

[That's interesting - Souji was under the impression that all Travelers start a Jaunt at the same time. Then again, it could be that she's not a Traveler at all, or perhaps only Infiltrating, without her own memories.]

What do you think of it so far?

[takeabow]

[ shrugs ]

Neutral, I guess. Not the worst place I've been, but there are some things I don't like.

[audio]

[heresyandlace]

[he'll leave the video feed off for now-- though the smirk is very much audible in his voice, of course.]

Goodness, so formal.

How will you ever get ratings sounding like that?

souji gonna stick with video tyvm

[truthvalue]

[He allows a small bit of surprise to color his expression.]

I think people appreciate it when you're polite. It shows respect.

[truthvalue]

[Souji nods. He can relate to that - this may not be Hell, but he still finds the idea of being constantly watched more than a little unnerving.]

What do you dislike about it?

[takeabow]

The constant machine noise and recycled air, mostly.

[truthvalue]

Mm, it's probably not too healthy.

[Better recycled air than none at all, though.]

Is there anything you do like?

[takeabow]

So far, the people aren't too bad.

[truthvalue]

That's good.

[His smile widens a little, warms a touch.]

The people can really make or break a place, especially when you're new.

[takeabow]

Hopefully I haven't made too bad an impression so far.

What's your world like?

video

[blindoptimism]

[Ah, she vaguely remembers this boy, although they didn't speak for very long the last time he was here. But he seemed polite then and still seems polite now. So she smiles and waves to the camera after he finishes his introduction]

That's a very good attitude to have. Working together is probably the best thing that we can do here to make this place better.

[ah, and since he offered his name] My name is Nunnally, it's a pleasure to meet you.

[truthvalue]

I think you're doing just fine, Nova.

[Souji takes a minute to think before answering her question. It's not something he ever really considered, how his world may have been different. Sure, there was a world where he was a girl, and one where Adachi and Kanji were each Wild Cards, but all things considered, that wasn't a huge divergence from the life he knew and lived.]

It's probably pretty boring ... I'm from Japan, on Earth, originally. There's not a whole lot to tell - I just finished second year of high school.

[And did a stint as an amateur monster battler and murder investigator, but - there's no sense talking about that.]

What about you?

[takeabow]

Oh. Well. It's not great. Pretty different from a lot of other people, from what I understand. We don't have a lot.

all the better to creepily watch your face with

[heresyandlace]

Sure. But it doesn't make you seem very honest.

...And it can get boring, after a while.

[truthvalue]

Ah. I'm sorry to hear that. We have places like that too, but ... I guess I'm lucky.

s-sobbing

[truthvalue]

It doesn't?

[Souji blinks, a little more surprised.]

That's the first time I've heard that.

[takeabow]

I doubt it's very similar. Two kids from each District are picked every year and put with the others until one is left alive.

[heresyandlace]

That's because I am a very honest person.

If I was too polite, I wouldn't have said a thing.