first bite [video]

[nikopol_virus]

[beep. For a few moments, you can see thick, clawed fingers move across the screen. There’s a faint, rough voice in the background.]

Damn piece of outdated technology. The buttons are too small --

[the camera is held close to his face. You can see the interior of Gurren's cockpit only from the edges of the video feed. Viral’s eyes are narrowed,

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[Video]

[radiant_flowers]

It's all right! Take a deep breath and count to ten.

[Aerith is a bit put off by his appearance, but that doesn't stop her from wanting to help him.]

You're on Salkia Island and...

Well...

We were all brought here against our will, so you're in good company at least.

[Video]

[nikopol_virus]

[freezes]

[Video] [2/2]

[nikopol_virus]

[is visibly calmer. He gives her a smile without the teeth and the fierceness. Glances away]

Salkia Island, is it?

[Video]

[radiant_flowers]

[She smiles at his effort, tilting her head kindly.]

Yes. It's a strange place, but you're never alone.

[Video]

[nikopol_virus]

Never alone... huh.

[a quiet exhale. That reminds him of someone, or several someones]

What's this place like?

[Video]

[radiant_flowers]

Nope!

[She giggles softly.]

Mm this place is...beautiful, but dangerous sometimes.

[Video]

[nikopol_virus]

Hmm. [looks up] Doesn't sound different from Earth at all.