VIDEO | USERNAME: HAWKEYE | FORWARD-DATED TO DEC 4TH

[futurologists]

[The username suggests it should be Riza's face appearing in front of you, but it isn't. It's Arthur's — you may have spoken to him, if you attended the Order meeting, but if you haven't, he still looks very familiar. He's been at the scene of nearly every shocking event, decidedly un-shocked. There's a reason for that.]

Hello. My name is Arthur, and I speak to you today representing the Order of the Chimera. I've tracked down one of your own who has graciously allowed me to contact you all.

You're likely aware that some of your people are being detained by the guard on charges of treason. This is due in no small part to the Order meeting they were present at. My people have been taken, too. I understand you may oppose the Order, but in this instance, I believe it would benefit us all to work together to free them.

[He pauses for a moment.]

If freeing your companions isn't motivation enough, my brother is in custody as well. Although I hear the guard has invented a barrier to absorb magic, I have no doubts he will eventually escape. However, the longer he is kept, the greater his retribution will become. [Gravely:] If you value the safety of the people of Chantes, or even your own, I suggest you join the cause.

There is little time. We infiltrate the prison tomorrow, regardless of the risks. I assure you the damage will be much greater should Michel grow even angrier.

[OOC NOTES: Feel free to comment around, threadjack, etc. This is meant for characters to be able to plan! Thank you, strictdiscipline, for helping us!]

Comments

[defenceless]

[... Rin doesn't know if it's a good idea that she's talking magic with such a young kid. But, well, he seems precocious enough, doesn't he?]

I'm not sure. Maybe? Are there any of your living gem friends here?

[jamminshield]

Yep! Pearl's here. She's already the strongest and nicest person I know, and everyone should become her friend and hug her, but I bet she could still use a power boost!

[defenceless]

Pearl... I've never met a Pearl.

[Little is she aware, soon she will meet her.]

Does that mean a "pearl" is her gem? I almost wonder what she looks like.

[jamminshield]

I'd be glad to introduce you sometime!

It does mean a pearl is her gem. She's really pretty! She's tall and has short pink hair. Her gem's on her forehead, and her skin's pale like a pearl!

[defenceless]

[That definitely... sounds unique. But with Heroic Spirits, some of them walking around in full-body spandex, Rin can't really complain.]

All right, Steven. I'll keep an eye out for her, and say hello if I do come across her. Or you could introduce us, yes.

The jailbreak is taking up all my time for the moment. Are there people you'll be going with? I know I'm treating you like a child again, but— I want to help and I want everyone to stay safe.

[jamminshield]

Yeah! Don't worry. I've got plenty of friends here to watch my back. Especially Pearl!

[defenceless]

Hmph, I like the sound of that. Don't hesitate to say hello yourself if you ever see me, okay?

[jamminshield]

I'm glad that you approve! And don't worry, I promise not to even give a second of hesitation. So I'll definitely say hello! Or, I'll do you one better, and say "Howdy!" or "Wazzup!"

[defenceless]

[Hold it.]

—"Wazz"... "up"?

[Is this some weird Western thing...]

[jamminshield]

Yeah, it's like saying "what's up" but with extra coolness!

[defenceless]

Oh, I get it. I think.

[Yes, it is.]

So it's a greeting I can use for anyone just like those other expressions.

[jamminshield]

Yeah, exactly! It's just a really cool way of greeting people.

[defenceless]

[Congratulations, Steven, she may actually use this on people.]

Why don't you tell me a really cool way to say good-bye to people, too? Haha.

[jamminshield]

[Clearly this is only going to end well.]

Ooh, sure! I know a few of those. There's 'Catch ya on the flip side!', 'Seeya later, alligator!' and 'In a while, crocodile!'. And if it's someone you tease in a friendly way, then there's also 'Smellya later!".

Oh! And, I almost forgot this one:

[In an attempt at an Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation:] 'Ah'll be back!'

[defenceless]

[Clearly.]

Okay, then. Try this one on for size. Seeya... later, alligator.

I'll talk to you again soon, Steven.

[jamminshield]

[Steven cheers and claps his hands.]

You did it! So cool... I mean, you're already super cool normally, but this adds some more!

I mean- [He clears his throat.

Later, alligator. I'll see you around too!