001. Video.

[scientificflair]

[The 'Gear had been an interesting thing to figure out - an amusing little toy, really; while calling it a puzzle would have been giving it entirely too much credit, Descole had enjoyed himself with it for a while. The afternoon had been spent watching the others post to the network; apparently he wasn't the only one that had randomly found himself stuck here. Really, there had been at least one other that day posting to say that they had found themselves in the same predicament.

How odd.

Tonight, his own feed comes alive, focusing in on a dimly-lit room and just enough of a figure to indicate that there's a person sitting in that chair over there, though he's leaning back and the camera is situated at an angle in relation to the person, keeping his face out of view of the camera. There doesn't appear to be too many distinguishing points about the individual, as he appears to be draped in a long black cape of some sort, though toward the upper corner of the frame, there's an obvious fluffy shock of white among all the dark folds of fabric, and the edges of his sleeves are ruffled and white, pale against what's visible of his hands where they're folded against what appears to be a desk or table of some sort.

All part of the act, of course; keep the audience guessing.

When he speaks, his voice is cordial, but almost stiffly formal - not quite rehearsed, but he's clearly been thinking about what to say for some time.]

Assuming this message manages to reach anyone, if someone would do me the favor of actually obliging me and letting me know where I am, that would be appreciated - there was a red-haired woman in here earlier claiming that she was doing exactly that, but unfortunately, she didn't say anything terribly useful.

[He leans forward a bit, the slightest hint of a smirk edging into the frame above that white boa.]

And if anyone just happens to know where my swords have gone...really, if you know what's in your best interests you'll return them as quickly as possible. I can't say there won't be any hard feelings, but I'm sure we can work something out.

Comments

[snapandscoot]

....

[[how dare you use logic when she's angry, she wanted to rant some more

Ugh, let her roll her eyes.]]

Let me guess; you just arrived here from our world, you've no idea how you ended up in that bed, and there's a strange creature following you around. Did I solve the puzzle?

[scientificflair]

Well! At least your time with Layton doesn't seem to have been a total loss.

[No, really, would you like a headpat for your effort?]

1/oh boy

[snapandscoot]

[[YOU ARE JUST-!!!]]

I'll have you know that the Profe-!

2/....10

[snapandscoot]

[[....hang on, let her turn to look at something off-screen for a minute.]]

What is it Machi, I'm bu-

3/10

[snapandscoot]

.....a Magikarp is biting?

4/10

[snapandscoot]

[[Whatever the hell she's talking to must be very frantic, because-]]

A-ah, a big one?!

5/10

[snapandscoot]

[[OH GOD

SO TORN

SO TORN]]

Just......wait one second!!

[[Zipping off-screen!!]]

6/10

[snapandscoot]

[[WAIT WAIT WAIT, RETURNING FOR A MOMENT!!]]

And don't go anywhere, I'm not finished!!

[[Ok, off again!!]]

7/10

[snapandscoot]

[[INSERT....A LOT OF SPLASHING AND YELLING AND 'KEEP PULLING WE'VE ALMOST GOT IT!!!']]

8/10

[snapandscoot]

Yes that's it! Hold it still, let me get the Pokeball-

9/10

[snapandscoot]

[[NOW THERE IS THE SOUND OF CHEERING!!]]

We got it, we got it! Well done, everyone!

10/11 OH MY GOD, I'M SO SORRY

[snapandscoot]

[[OK OK, SHE'S BACK ON THE VIDEO

....LOOK SOAKED AND DISHEVELLED BUT QUITE PLEASED WITH HERSELF

STILL ANGRY AND SERIOUS, THOUGH]]

Alright Descole, you...!

11/11 SO, SO SORRY

[snapandscoot]

....what were we talking about, again?

[scientificflair]

[Oh, well, you see, I believe we were at about the point where OKAY NO WHAT DID I JUST WITNESS]

...right about where I ask you what on earth just happened, I believe.

1/2

[snapandscoot]

Oh, well, I was capturing a Magikarp! I've been waiting out here all day for a really good one, and one just so happened to pop up as we were talking and I simply couldn't let it get away-

2/2

[snapandscoot]

-I mean, not that it's any of your business!

[[THRILL AS I CROSS MY ARMS AND 'HMPH' AT YOU]]

[scientificflair]

[..........................]

Magikarp.

[That sums up just about everything here.]

[snapandscoot]

It's a type of Water Pokemon.

[[....

aw hell let her brag for a moment, WITH A FLASH HERE IS HER MASSIVEKARP]]

See? This is a Magikarp. I caught it myself! With the help of my Pokemon, of course.

[[Ooh, have a smirk.]]

I take it you don't know about Pokemon, and how to catch them?

[scientificflair]

[...really.]

We've established that you've been here for longer than I have already, haven't we? Honestly, if you're trying to act superior based on things you probably should have figured out by now...

...on second thought, perhaps I don't blame you - still trying to assert yourself in any way you can?

[snapandscoot]

[[falskdjalfkashdasasldkjaslfkajsd]]

We'll see how confident you are without your silly machines to hide behind, Descole!!

[scientificflair]

[OHOHOHO

YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE POKEMON HE WAS BLESSED WITH]

If you think I need to hide behind my machines, this is going to prove interesting indeed - just not in the way you intend, I'm sure!

[snapandscoot]

Words mean nothing if you can't back them up with actions!

[[God it's really hard to look intimidating whilst cradling this giant fish go back into your Pokeball, you]]

I'm not going to let you run amok and destroy anything here! You've done enough in our world!

[scientificflair]

[My god, are we seriously shouting and dramatic posturing into a communications device

I think we might be]

Oh, believe me, I intend to back up everything I'm saying to you now, should I be required to - and if an opportunity presents itself, you're hardly going to be the one to stop me!

[An opportunity to...what, exactly, is still unclear!]

[snapandscoot]

[[As for how she's going to find you to stop you, well....it's a work in progress!!]]

Oh we'll see about that! I've been waiting for an opportunity to put you in your place, and this is the perfect one!!

[[This would be incredibly dramatic if it wasn't so...

...

shut up she's awesome]]

[scientificflair]

[As long as no one busts in here to see why Descole seems to be suddenly losing his mind in an empty room, we're fine!]

I'll look forward to crushing your attempt - your defeat will be beautiful to orchestrate!

[...what in pluperfect hell are they even yelling about anymore]