01 // intro // video

[pacifyinghand]

[a video feed clicks on. a red-headed, dark-skinned woman is standing outside, disorientation on her face before she seems to realize she's transmitting. there's a soft, slightly apologetic smile on her lips as she regards the device.]

I believe I've been displaced...

[a moment's pause as she considers her surroundings. this is certainly not the

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[Voice]

[notyourpage]

You okay, lady?

video;

[pacifyinghand]

[ah! another adorable voice... it seems they're popular, here. gives the camera a soft smile]

Yes, I'm just fine, thank you. A little lost...

voice;

[notyourpage]

[ sjkfnjfk if he was on video he'd be blushing like mad]

A-ah.. Has anyone offered to find ya? Outside is pretty damn cold.

video;

[pacifyinghand]

[and she would think that's adorable aaahh]

Yes; a familiar face seems to be on his way right now. Thank you.

My name is Lilith; it's nice to meet you.

voice;

[notyourpage]

Oh good! It would suck if no one went lookin.

I'm Tetsunosuke!

voice;

[pacifyinghand]

You're right; I wouldn't like to be caught out in the cold forever. My toes are getting a little frigid...

Tetsunosuke; are you from Japan?

voice;

[notyourpage]

That aint good.

Yeah! I am!

video;

[pacifyinghand]

[pans the camera down; she's barefoot! that's why. a little smile]

Japan is very beautiful in summertime...

Ah. What do you think I should do while I wait, Tetsunosuke?

voice;

[notyourpage]

Japan is amazing. And its all cause the Shinsengumi.

Make a snowman.

video;

[pacifyinghand]

Shinsengumi... [old history is old! she bends, and starts balling up snow. hey, she's listening to his idea]

Voice;

[notyourpage]

Yeah! Imma be a member some day!

video;

[pacifyinghand]

Are you? [rolling up the base, patting it as she balances the device on her knees] Why the Shinsengumi?

Voice;

[notyourpage]

Why not?

video;

[pacifyinghand]

You don't have a reason? I'm curious.

voice;

[notyourpage]

Cause I need to get stronger.

video;

[pacifyinghand]

Do you have someone to protect?