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[ Good morning, Arcanarum. Today just happens to be one of the less cold days of the month-- or maybe it's just because it's morning. Whatever the reason, this is lucky. Anyways, the communicator, set to video option, first shows the face of a young red-haired boy with amber eyes appearing to be about seventeen to eighteen years old, from a bit up-close-- then it pans farther, allow one to make a better estimate of his age as well as get a better look at his clothes-- and they actually cover considerably little, but the fact that the chiton and armor is way too big of him makes up for that somewhat, covering more than they normally would on a full grown man, even if his arms and most of his torso are completley exposed. At least the buskin he were given fit him... the clothes obviously belong to Ancient Greece and are quick to make one think of Hercules, because he also has a huge club in the other hand, though you have to look very hard to see it since he's holding it in a way that means it's pointed downwards. And he also has a lion skin slung over his shoulder, and seems considerably unperturbed about this. ]
...Oh, I think I got it to work now, Ilya. This is probably a communication device... I don't know why it's a mirror though-- that part is pretty weird. And this doesn't seem to work like most phones or anything, it's probably sending to message to a whole network instead of just one person.
[ It's at that moment that a young girl - perhaps looking to be ten years old or so, tops - pops up on the feed as well, nearly shoving her way into the frame just to be able to take a look at the compact. Her long white hair suits her white clothes - except they are very thick winter clothes and don't suit the weather at all, even though it's slowly moving towards autumn by now. The girl herself doesn't really seem to mind it yet though.
She gives the device a scrutinizing look, frowning slightly. ]
So it's like that, Shirou... [ a thoughtful hum. ] Well, if that's true, then there have to be other people out there as well who it is sending the message to, right?
[ At that, the boy lowers the communicator a little, allowing both of them to fit into the frame and allowing her to take a better look. ]
You're right. There has to be someone who knows what's going on in here... do you think we should ask everyone if they can explain all this? I, um, still really don't understand this whole "replacing Heracles" thing...
Of course..! [ there's something slightly more frowny or huffy about her now - perhaps it was that last mention, but it seems more directed at the mirror than the boy. ] I don't know who made us end up here, or how, but.. giving us an explanation for all of this is the very least thing they should do.
[ A small, slight chuckle escapes him as he smiles. ] Yup. It's pretty rude of them, huh? But first I think we should introduce ourselves to everyone here. [ He bows very slightly, though very politely at the camera. ] It's nice to meet you, everyone. My name is Emiya Shirou. Though it'll be Shirou Emiya in Western order, so I'm guessing that's more accurate for everyone here.
[ at that she's quiet for a moment, but then she nods all the same and puts up a more neutral expression on her face as she grabs the sides of her winter coat to make a slight curtsy at the camera. ]
And I am Ilyasviel von Einzbern. [ then she glances sideways up at the boy. ] ... That already is just 'western' order, right?
[ He nods to her question, still smiling. ] ...But Ilya. You already knew that.
[ at that, something becomes a little more devious in her expression, and she giggles happily, please-- but then she notices the mirror again, and her attitude changes back to something more calm and slightly haughty, almost as if she's trying to act more mature than she looks. ]
Either way, we need to get an explanation for this place, the change of clothes and the strange letters, among other things. So if there is anyone out there who can hear this, they better answer soon.
[ By contrast, the boy remains nice and polite as he looks back at the mirror as well. ]
Any help at all would be really appreciated. And... [ a faint note of embarrassment creeps into his voice and a very light blush makes its way into his expression as he leans in closer and lowers his voice into a whisper. ]
...Does anyone know where I can get some proper clothes?
[ joint post with overwinters! Purple is Ilya, blue is Shirou. Also, we'll be replying separately instead of doing a tag order. ]
...Oh, I think I got it to work now, Ilya. This is probably a communication device... I don't know why it's a mirror though-- that part is pretty weird. And this doesn't seem to work like most phones or anything, it's probably sending to message to a whole network instead of just one person.
[ It's at that moment that a young girl - perhaps looking to be ten years old or so, tops - pops up on the feed as well, nearly shoving her way into the frame just to be able to take a look at the compact. Her long white hair suits her white clothes - except they are very thick winter clothes and don't suit the weather at all, even though it's slowly moving towards autumn by now. The girl herself doesn't really seem to mind it yet though.
She gives the device a scrutinizing look, frowning slightly. ]
So it's like that, Shirou... [ a thoughtful hum. ] Well, if that's true, then there have to be other people out there as well who it is sending the message to, right?
[ At that, the boy lowers the communicator a little, allowing both of them to fit into the frame and allowing her to take a better look. ]
You're right. There has to be someone who knows what's going on in here... do you think we should ask everyone if they can explain all this? I, um, still really don't understand this whole "replacing Heracles" thing...
Of course..! [ there's something slightly more frowny or huffy about her now - perhaps it was that last mention, but it seems more directed at the mirror than the boy. ] I don't know who made us end up here, or how, but.. giving us an explanation for all of this is the very least thing they should do.
[ A small, slight chuckle escapes him as he smiles. ] Yup. It's pretty rude of them, huh? But first I think we should introduce ourselves to everyone here. [ He bows very slightly, though very politely at the camera. ] It's nice to meet you, everyone. My name is Emiya Shirou. Though it'll be Shirou Emiya in Western order, so I'm guessing that's more accurate for everyone here.
[ at that she's quiet for a moment, but then she nods all the same and puts up a more neutral expression on her face as she grabs the sides of her winter coat to make a slight curtsy at the camera. ]
And I am Ilyasviel von Einzbern. [ then she glances sideways up at the boy. ] ... That already is just 'western' order, right?
[ He nods to her question, still smiling. ] ...But Ilya. You already knew that.
[ at that, something becomes a little more devious in her expression, and she giggles happily, please-- but then she notices the mirror again, and her attitude changes back to something more calm and slightly haughty, almost as if she's trying to act more mature than she looks. ]
Either way, we need to get an explanation for this place, the change of clothes and the strange letters, among other things. So if there is anyone out there who can hear this, they better answer soon.
[ By contrast, the boy remains nice and polite as he looks back at the mirror as well. ]
Any help at all would be really appreciated. And... [ a faint note of embarrassment creeps into his voice and a very light blush makes its way into his expression as he leans in closer and lowers his voice into a whisper. ]
...Does anyone know where I can get some proper clothes?
[ joint post with overwinters! Purple is Ilya, blue is Shirou. Also, we'll be replying separately instead of doing a tag order. ]