DAY 3 | DAYTIME | VIDEO

[shouwablues]

[Hey, it's early morning, about 6AM? For those (still) awake at this ungodly hour and checking the network, you'll be greeted by a scruffy soldier guy broadcasting from his laptop. After finally taking his time to figure this thing out and watching the network. And not, you know, being busy wasting ammo on certainy slimy things and mentally mapping

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[unifying]

[ As helpful as she wants to be in providing him all those information - and she will, in just a bit - she can't help but switch her focus to the state of his arm. ]

Snake... [ Because that's the name he'd given her, on the beach. Hebi. ] Your arm.

Where are you? Let me heal it. [ Voice no longer stunted in her inability to speak English fluently, that at least confirms one of his suspicions. ]

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[shouwablues]

[...Right. Hebi had been the first (and only) Japanese word for him to think of. Hn. Well, he supposes it's nice to have a real conversation. He just hopes these things are accurate when it comes to translations.]

Are you going to depend on that strange ability of yours? If this continues, you won't be able to help out everyone.

I've got something that helps with burns. It's going to be fine.

[unifying]

[ She doesn't answer right away, feeling mildly admonished. But when she does speak up, her voice is firm. ]

I know I can't help everyone. But that doesn't mean I should stop trying.

[ She draws in a breath then, plowing on before he can get a word in. ]

My name's Orihime Inoue. I come from a town called Karakura in Japan. It's 2003 when I was taken, and so far I haven't found anyone else I recognize here. My room is W2-209 and - and up until recently, I had a roommate. [ But the other girl had just vanished... She hopes it doesn't have anything to do with those new monsters. ] You already know what I can do.

[shouwablues]

Right. How about you explain your ability a little more in-depth to me.

As for your roommate, since when has she been gone?

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[gained_a_level]

It's good to see you again, mentor.

[See that toothy, slightly self-conscious smile he's wearing? That's a rare sighting of warmth from the stoic angel. Shh, give him a break. He doesn't smile often.

But he knows Big Boss is all business and quickly moves on, which is good because Castiel isn't all that good at pleasantries himself.]

I am pleased to report that, in addition to having full use of my powers, language isn't going to be a problem for me.

If you are in need of a translator, I will be happy to aid you.

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[shouwablues]

...

[Wait. He's usually quite good when it comes to remembering people he's worked with before, as well as his own men but... nope.]

That's great. Now if you could explain why you're talking to me like you know me, that'd be even better.

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[gained_a_level]

I apologize. I'll try to refrain from being so familiar with you.

[It's probably improper for a 'student' -- He should've known better. That smile vanishes, but his expression remains unguarded. Whoever he is, he's fond of Big Boss.]

...I would like to attend to your arm. Where are you now?

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[shouwablues]

[...? Weird guy.]

In my assigned room. [Only the second time he's here, actually. He didn't sleep much.] W2-215. It's not necessary, though. How about you tell me who you are instead.

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[flammare]

Saw a few structures off the shore that look like they could be docks. If that's what they are, I'm wagering there're boats somewhere, too - could use those to get the hell out of here, if we can find 'em.

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[shouwablues]

Where exactly was that?

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[flammare]

All around the island, literally. Didn't stop to count, but I know they're there.

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[shouwablues]

If there are boats, it's likely they're well hidden or not fully functional. That'd be too easy.

You are?

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[egotrippings]

Big Boss? Do you really expect us to call you that? [A pause, and he seems to consider something for a moment.] It was 1997.

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[shouwablues]

Most people that come to know me do it on their own, so you'll get used to it.

How old are you?

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[egotrippings]

[Draco's expression flickers and he smirks slightly, but otherwise refrains from commenting on Big Boss' name again.]

I'm sixteen.

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[shouwablues]

[Good for him.]

Student?

(voice.)

[shouwablues]

They?

(voice.)

[shouwablues]

And you don't?