[network] Day 46; VIDEO @haurchefant; Why Can't We be Friends? [open]

[silverfuller]

[There are shifting noises and the big, dark outline of a hand. When the hand drops away it shows Haurchefant's smiling face. He's sitting out in the snow, leaning back in a sprawl and the tablet seems to be resting against one knee, aiming upward. It's not the best shot in the world.

People who have seen the collapsed wall might recognize his location. He's sitting about half way up it, precariously balanced...but that's not what he's here to talk about.]

Salutations!

[He waves.]

I am uncertain if anyone can see or hear me so I shall keep talking out of blind faith.

I've not been here long but the past few days of quiet solitude have afforded me the opportunity to reflect on matters. This place is truly terrible, it seems, but even the darkest places can be lit up through the puissant bonds of camaraderie.

[He pumps a fist in the air, his grin widening.]

Camaraderie is so important to morale that team building exercises are employed for training soldiers! It promotes cohesion! It brings everyone together with a singular purpose: Watching out for one another!

And yet...

And yet I do not know any of you! So dismayed was I to realize this that I am now endeavoring to talk into this curious "tablet" about it.

If you could introduce yourselves properly, it would do my heart some good... Though I may need you to remind again in the future. 'Tis not that I do not care, mind, but my memory...

[He squints and taps the side of his head.]

My memory is seldom able to penetrate through my recent bout of headaches and I would be lying if I said I were not still numb from the confusion of my arrival.

[Pause]

Anyroad...my troubles aside I think we should all give some proper introductions.

Allow me to start: I am Haurchefant de Fortemps, previously a Lord but currently a stalwart adventurer!

[His eyes twinkle in excitement at this thought.]

I am a knight above aught else and as long as I yet breathe I shall fight to protect those trapped here with me and I shall do mine utmost to see that you are able to return home. My dear friend Zack [Whom he barely knows and has only met once but that's all it takes, really] has already called for everyone to remember hope and why they fight so I shan't repeat his message but know that I endorse it wholeheartedly!

Now....

[He leans forward eagerly.]

Tell me more of yourselves!

Comments

Day 46; VIDEO @Rdua

[blessedmaiden]

[It takes her forever to answer and it's right before leaving her shelter to explore because the house she's in is... kind of cold and empty]

Uh... can you see me?

[There she was, a woman in a green coat and with long curly green hair... too bad she was holding her tablet upside down. Enjoy a wonderful shot of her buttons and a long moment of darnkess when she places her fingers on the camera]

I just woke up here and I'm still rather confused but my name is Rydia. I'm a mage... or, well, I was before arriving here, I don't seem able to use any spell here. I come from a village between mountains but it's rather warmer than this place and I try to help people with... unusual abilities, that's all.

I don't really have much to say at the moment, mostly because I'm planning to walk outside and try to look for another building [It's going to be rough considering her legs are basically naked. Not that you can see it, the camera is still covered- she will need some help in figuring out how to use that tablet properly, just look at her messy username! ] but it's actually reassuring to see someone who seems so friendly.

[ooc: I kind had to pop up, it looks like we both end day 46 in the same building (Sans the skeleton too) and it seems a good way to start some kind of interaction?

[silverfuller]

[He smiles warmly. Mages!]

It would hardly do for me to be rude. We must needs stick together.

I am sorry that you have lost your powers... Now that you mention it I believe someone once told me this could happen, particularly with those who practice magic.

[OOC: It shall be the party building again! You and Sans can PM and we can set up a log if you want, or handwave if not!]

[blessedmaiden]

It's okay, it's not the first time it happened. [And she already freaked up earlier[] Even if I have to admit it's never been anything like this.

Anyway, if you are interested in building a team or cooperating with others I'd love to join you, Haurchefant de Fortemps. I don't have much to offer but I may be useful for eventual underground expeditions if there are caves around, I feel myself at home with a roof over my head.
I'm afraid I don't have much o offer at the moment...

[It's really late and I'm heading to bed but I'd love that. I already heard Sans Mun, she's the one who noticed we were on the same place. And I'd love to do a log with both, Rydia will probably suggest to split, search around and regroup for the night on a common house.]

[silverfuller]

An alliance of travelers? Yes, yes, of course we can arrange such! And I am sure you've more to offer than you realize.

I myself am very much used to the cold and the danger it brings. If naught else I can protect you until you feel you have the skill and confidence to go out on your own.

@hotstud_xxx; text

[rubikscomplex]

tl;dr
you talk way too much
require rousing speeches of camaraderie in three sentences or less

video; @haurchefant

[silverfuller]

[Oh Halone it's texting! He's tried texting it didn't work out well, so he'll keep to the video feed for now. He reads the message and smiles apologetically.]

Oh! Do forgive me, I can babble on like a waterfall!

I think we should all get to know one another to help us acquire cohesion and a unity of purpose. It would be of immeasurable benefit to morale.

...I hope that was concise enough?

text

[rubikscomplex]

props, frenchie
you are seriously chipper, though
we have enough of those types
you can cut it out any time
i kind of want to pants you and shove you in a locker even from here
but that might just be the equipment shed i'm stuck in
fond memories

[silverfuller]

[Oh dear this person is rude. For a moment Haurchefant grimaces thoughtfully, then he laughs.]

Should you and I ever cross paths you are welcome to try!

[It's probably just talk, he thinks, but if not then getting into a brawl with someone who might be able to shove his bulk into a narrow space would at least be entertaining.]

But let us put that aside for the nonce. You say you are stuck in some manner of shed. Do you require assistance?

[He lifts a brow.]

@TOTALLYANATION; video

[bydefacto]

I'm Sealand! It's nice to meet you, Mister!

[A pause.]

Your name's really long. Can you say it again?

[silverfuller]

Haurchefant de Fortemps.

[It's pronounced as if it were French.]

"Sealand" is a curious name as well, if you do not mind me saying. How came you by it?

[bydefacto]

Haurchefant... Can I call you Haurche?

[Not that it's hard to say, but... hey, easier to remember.]

My old boss gave it to me. I guess I had a different one before, but... I'm a nation. Sealand is a place - my place.

[silverfuller]

[Vacant stare.]

You are a...ah....

Beg pardon?

@AK | text

[loopofunhappiness]

Are you always this enthusiastic?

video; @haurchefant

[silverfuller]

Indeed I am, my friend! Though what you call "enthusiasm" I'd prefer to think of as "fervor". If you are to be a true warrior you must have a cause to feel passionate about. I happen to have many!

[loopofunhappiness]

That's
incredible.

[oh my god this is too much PASSION for Alex to take, he has no idea what to do here]

What causes a lord to step down and become a warrior, anyway?

[silverfuller]

Ah, who said I ever stepped down? I only lost my title upon coming here. As I've no garrison to command nor any weight to my name I am no longer a lord am I?

@ms.Detective; video

[demisse]

Woah... your name's pretty long!

Um, I'm Lynne! And you can just stick with that. [ She admires his enthusiasm! The best way to make new friends is to be this cheerful, indeed! ] I'm a detective, and I don't think I've ever met a lord before!

video; @haurchefant

[silverfuller]

I am sure 'tis not as interesting as it sounds.

A detective, however! I've heard tales of such people but have never met one. That must be a fascinating profession indeed!

[demisse]

It sounds... fancy? So I guess there's a lot of fancy talking, and fancy people? Oh, and places! [ There are probably more eloquent ways to put this, but she's a bit too worried of offending him with her wrong information, so vagueness it is! ]

Well, what things have you heard? I'm certainly proud of it, seeing as I've wanted to be one since I was a little girl!

audio ; @lovesya

[victorytothesexy]

[Well. It's not everyday Zelos finds another cheery idiot with a tendency for theatrics. Of course, he can't yet tell if this guy's just acting like he is - or actually serious. But either way, there's no way he can pass up the opportunity for some banter!

Just... first things first.]

You talk funny.

[Even by his standards.]

But, anyway, name's Zelos Wilder, the Great. I'm sure the pleasure's all yours.

Oh, and, I'm also a dear friend of Zack's.

[Sort of.]

video; @haurchefant

[silverfuller]

"Zelos Wilder, the Great" is it? That is quite the epithet if you do not mind me saying. How came you by it?

[victorytothesexy]

[Wait, his was quite an epithet? While this guy's name was impossible to pronounce and he was a Lord? Oh well, he'll take the compliment regardless.

And now he feels a bit tad being so blunt with him, too.]

Well, see, I was basically born a super important person.

[And then everything went downhill from there, but you know.]

video; @zd

[swatsflies]

[He's still not over this whole being able to talk to people live on video thing. It's super cool!

Zell was just in the kitchen of a house he was peeking over. Nothing distinguishing about it, though! It was pretty barren.]

You're a knight?! That's really cool!

[Unless he's a SOrceress Knight, then it's a little less cool.] Yo! I'm Zell Dincht. I'm a member of SeeD. It's nice to meet you!

[silverfuller]

The knighthood is a grand life indeed! I ah....suppose it is "cool" as well. Many things in Ishgard are.

[He's not sure he understands how this guy is using the word "cool".]

I've never heard of "Seed"...

[swatsflies]

Yeah? Tell me about Ishgard.

[And Zell doesn't get that he's probably taking it literally.]

We're an elite mercenary group from Garden. I'm from a place called Balamb Garden.