driftfleet | First ♣ Video + Action

Who: Allen Walker
Broadcast: Network, video.
Action: Fellow members of the SS Tourist
When: A few days after the initial arrival

[It takes several days for Allen to accept that this is possibly not something Paradisa created. The lack of journals, the stories that he had left, the fact it's been half a week and none of them have died yet (or anything noteworthy happening really!)- it seemed more and more like he really wasn't in that world anymore. Which...he really didn't know how to feel about that. The more he thought on it, the more complicated it got.]

[Which after awhile, Allen decided to give up thinking and decided to actually get stuff done. So the feed will open up with him in the SS Tourist's cargo bay, sitting on some boxes by their treadmill.]

Ah- is this on? oh it-

Hello everyone! Um, my name's Allen Walker. If we haven't met, it seems I'm the lab support on the SS Tourist. It's nice to meet you all, despite the circumstances.

Anyway...I was wondering if anyone has noticed that...any of their abilities seem to be- limited? It's just they aren't completely gone- but my inno- [correcting himself, since rather avoid those dozens of question and innuendos] my powers seem to barely work at all. [Muttered] Then again, that might be a blessing considering the food...

[Oh right. it's rude to mutter stuff while addressing crowds] - I mean, I'm simply wondering if it's happened for anyone else and what it could mean. As in...on one hand it could be something they did intentionally to control us and prevent us from breaking their ships - but on the other hand it it also could be a possible unintended side effect to their tampering of our nervous systems. Although I'm not sure which one would be worse...

[Oh. Oops. Muttering again!] - Oh! Sorry!

And finally, I was wondering...has anyone see a golem flying around their ships? He looks like a golden ball with wings and a tail- and there's a pale cross on his face. His name's Timcanpy- and I'd really like to know if he's here.

Ah- thank you everyone!

[And the feed cuts out]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Court-

Wait. I've heard that name before.

Do you know Barakiel?

Barakiel--

[ Uh oh. Secretly, Cecil hopes Allen hasn't seen what Barakiel looks like. ]

Yes, I do. He was my friend and servant in Court. He's extremely important to me. How did you meet him?

Oh really? That's good! I mean- that you two know each other.

Ah...we're on the same ship. [So. Yes. He HAS seen what that dude looks like]

[ ...oh nO, THIS IS KIND OF AWKWARD. ]

You-- Oh, I-I see...

[ She's conflicted, because on the one hand, she doesn't want there to be problems between the two of them, but on the other hand, going into detail to reassure Allen just how different Barakiel is from Tyki Mikk would be just as good as admitting that she knew Tyki Mikk rather well too. ]

Are you... getting along well?

[Meanwhile he's...not sure how well Cecil knows that the guy looks like one of his enemies. Though, from her worried tone, it sounds like she has a pretty good idea. Which....would make sense if her and Barakiel are from the same place that had 3 Tykis]

[And so, he decides to just reassure her by not broaching that subject at all. Sure, the subject was still...a bit awkward, but he'll do his best to put on his cheer!]

Mm! He cooked me lunch! It was very delicious!

[ Ah, they're getting along decently then, it seems. She's mildly conflicted though; she's relieved, but also a little jealous. It's been a while and she knows she has no right to feel that way, but a part of her still feels instinctively possessive of Barakiel— mostly because of Court's machinations, but also because she's always been protective of him. ]

If we ever get access to better food ingredients, you should ask him to bake bread for you. It's favorite thing to make.

[Sorry Cecil, he'd feel a little guilty but NOPE HIS COOK NOW. HE WON'T LET YOU TAKE THE FOOD AWAY]

Really? I'll remember that! Thank you!

[ Okay, look, her arm might not come off and turn into a sword, but she will still fight you to get her guardian angel/personal baker/live teddy bear back.

Or, you know, transfer. Whichever. ]

It brings him a lot of joy, so I'm happy to teach you things about him.

[Then it'll be over his dead body!!]

[And he smiles]

Sounds like you two are good friends.

[ She nods, it being the truth of the matter. ]

Has he told you anything about Court?

Not very much. Only that there were three Tyki Mikks there, and a few other Allens.

[Which...is a weird idea to even try to think about]

[ She looks a little surprised by that admission. ]

...There were three at one point, but not all at the same time. The first left before Barakiel and the third arrived.

[ No, actually, there were three there all at the same time, but her memory has been scrubbed of one, so she doesn't remember correctly. ]

Oh, I see.

...Though that's still far too many Tykis, I must say. [ONE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH]

[ SHE KIND OF GIGGLES A BIT NERVOUSLY THERE. The stories they could both tell you about Court would curl your hair, Allen. ]

Yes, you can imagine the reaction Barakiel received when he showed up.

Ah-

[Yeah. He can imagine that. In fact, he looks a bit guilty]

I'm sorry...for adding to that.

[ She shrugs a shoulder and shakes her head, dismissing the apology. ]

I don't think it bothers him much. He's used to it.

But I would appreciate it if you didn't judge him by his face.

I wouldn't.

He threw me at first...but if he's not Tyki, then it wouldn't be right to judge him as if he was.

[ She believes him, but she's not sure about that crazy arm of his. ]

He's nothing like Tyki Mikk.

[Wow rude he totally's got it under control.]

Yes, I can see that.

Really, you don't have to worry. I won't attack him. I promise.

[ The Allen she knew did not! His Innocence had the tendency to activate randomly, okay, shhh. ]

I know you wouldn't intentionally. I do believe that you are a trustworthy person, Allen. But some things are out of out control at times.

[There's a pause. Yeah...okay, now he's getting a bit more irritated. Because frankly? Claims that he is going to attack innocent people is a bit of a sore spot for him, after everything he's been through with the 14th. And so, while he keeps up the polite tone- there's a definite firmness to it]

With all due respect ma'am, I'm well aware of the risks with my abilities. [Innocence and Noah, really] As well as the things that can happen in places like this.

Please, believe me when I say I promise I won't harm your friend, intentionally or unintentionally.

[ She considers returning to her original reason why she asked him if he knew anything about Court: elaborating on the master-servant system there that she and Barakiel took part in together. But she can tell she's already offended him a little and while she's a bit too cynical to believe Allen can just overcome with sheer will whatever tricks Atroma decides to play on them, she decides it's best not to say so. ]

In answer to your question earlier, no, my abilities and powers have not been dampened at all. And no, I haven't seen your golem.

I expect I'll speak to you again sometime.

[Yeah, he's wondering how much she actually believes him, since the change of subject makes it a bit obvious. As well if she knows anything about the 14th. But he doesn't remark on it, and continues with the conversation]

I see. Thank you for the help.

I hope to talk to you again soon.

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