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Date & Time: December 1st
Location: The Initiative Hold
Characters: Everyone!
Summary: New transports are probably way less pleased about their arrival than their designated greeter appears to be. What are we saying, probably.
Warnings: No, unless you hate joy and laughter.

You, dear Transport, are in for an extra special treat. This is not just any standard protocol information session, although you're still required to listen to the obligate spiel and choose your own adventure your fancy new equipment (or something more familiar, if you'd rather). Once 'the boring part' is over, an excitable blonde with a hairstyle out of a Dr. Seuss book begins ushering you down the halls. Although she glosses over the history of the place that you've found yourself in, she seems much more enthused about telling you that you've arrived in the best month of the year.

It's highly probable that Becky (for that is her name, really) was chosen for this particular batch of Transports not because of her blinding devotion to her informational duties, but to give the other workers in her division of the Hold a few moments of rest from her chipper voice. Any snark or sniping is brushed off easily enough by the bubbly woman as she leads you further into the Hold. She lets you know that although there are serious reasons for you to be here, you should try to include yourself in the local customs in order to foster a feeling of hominess and unity, as that sort of thing is very important...and keeps in close tradition with Non-Denominational Cheer Day, a holiday coming up quickly toward the end of the month. She even presents you with a pink, blue and silver bow made from surprisingly high-quality ribbon along with your netbook, coinpurse or card before she ushers you into the banquet room and encourages you to 'mix with your fellow man – or whatever they might be!'

She disappears with a twirl of bright blue skirt and you're left to your own devices in the banquet room. Perhaps in an effort to make up for the previous month's somewhat lack-luster party (who had time to plan a proper spread when parts of the building weren't even functioning?), the eight-person tables are dressed with various solid-coloured tablecloths overlaid with shimmery silver material. The entire room looks a little bit more 'frosty' than usual (fake snow was so 21st century) – the walls glitter with what looks to be some sort of spray-on ice crystals (they're probably plastic).

Winter beverages line one side of the banquet hall – hot toddies, cider, and hot chocolate with all of the proper fixings – while the other has no shortage of warming foods like stews and casseroles. There's no shortage of cookies for dipping, if that's your thing. Surely you'll be able to find something to eat, or at least someone to talk to...

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[peachbaths]

[ In the foreground: Adell eating.

In the background: Kougyoku hanging around awkwardly, watching Adell eat. She wants to be polite, take part in the banquet, and maybe even make some friends. Adell is making it hard for her to get close enough to take a cookie, though. So... as usual, she starts talking to herself loud enough for him to hear. ]

For someone who just arrived, he doesn't look fazed by the current situation at all. Is his spirit that strong? Or maybe he's just an idiot... Ooh, I really want to try those treats.

b-baka!!!

[heartbound]

[in the background: some princess bitching about him. again. this is not the first time adell has dealt with this. it will not be the last.

in the foreground: a demon hunter, finishing the roll in his mouth. swallowing.]

I can hear you, you know.

[he doesn't sound impressed.]

it's not like i was waiting for this or anything

[peachbaths]

Ah! [ She was noticed! This is rare. Normally she's just a speck in the scenery. Kougyoku looks away in embarrassment. ] That... wasn't meant for your ears. Sorry.

[ But oh my gosh, maybe this is the chance to make a friend! Ka Koubun's not here to warn her about any strangers. ]

You are a new arrival, too. Right? Um, [ approaches... step by step... ] are you familiar with the concept of other worlds as well? Brother talked about them but I didn't really understand it.

[heartbound]

[listen, adell is well aware of background characters. and she has a unique portrait, so she's probably a potential party member!

yes, he actually thinks like this.]

Yeah, of course I am. Aren't you? [he looks, actually, a little surprised at the question. like. who isn't aware of that?] I mean, I haven't been in a world like this before, but... I've been other places.

[peachbaths]

[ whaaaat. she looks at him for the first time in disbelief. is everyone like this? maybe she's the weird one. ]

A well-traveled person...! Well, I have been to other countries but travelling to different worlds is--

I didn't know it was possible! Is it popular in your world?

[heartbound]

I mean, not really, but people do it. I knew someone who was from a different world, but traveling with us, y'know? [after all, etna had come from a different netherworld, right?

even if etna was not the most desireable party companion.]

But I mean, this isn't too weird. Normally it's something you choose to do and you don't just wake up like this, though... [frown.]

[peachbaths]

[ Oh, he's sad. Well, she thinks he's sad. Ugh, think of something nice to say, Kougyoku. ]

Um... I'm sure they'll let us go back to whatever we were doing once we finish our business here, though! There's something I'd like to fix in my world as well.

[ Throws glances. At. The food. ]

[heartbound]

[he is kinda sad! he has family back home. but there's apparently a lot of fighting to be done so there's that. adell does love him some FISTICUFFS!!!!

anyway.]

Yeah, so I'd rather get this over with as soon as possible. [he punches his open palm; it's a habit of his.] Kick some ass and then go home, you know what I mean?

[adell is completely oblivious to her looking at the food.]

[peachbaths]

[ She was too busy trying to get close to the table to listen to Adell--oh ass kicking. That's nice. ]

Uh, right! We're going to kick some butts! Ahaha! [ she wants to get a roll of bread. actually, she's turning around now -- BUT THEN SHE WAS DISTRACTED BY BUTTS. ] ... You're a fighter, too?

[heartbound]

[he looks surprised! thankfully not offended, but surprised!]

Don't I look like it?

[he does. either that or he's just muscular as all hell and looks like he wears loose-fitting clothes for no reason. admittedly that's possible but he looks like the kind of person who is not afraid to throw down.]

[peachbaths]

Sorry! I thought your clothes were strange... [ no offense, man. anyway, she's more interested in him than in the food now. ]

Um! What do you fight with? Spears? Swords? Do you have a djinn?

[heartbound]

[as she should be. man, having someone think he's awesome is kinda nice after the party gives him shit constantly.]

My fists. That's just my style. [he punches his palm, again. that explains the gloves and all that.]

[peachbaths]

[ wowow she is excited. calm yourself, kougyoku. ]

I see! Me, I use a sword... No, that's not right. It's easier to explain if we go outside. But you're eating-- [ She shakes her head. No, she wants to show him right now! Now! ] That can wait. Follow me!

[ she takes him by the wrist and starts leading him outside the building but it's taking her a while to find her way around the place. ]

Where is it? Oh no... Well, anyway, I'll make sure to go easy on you once we find an exit. [ she doesn't look like she's carrying any weapons though?? ]

[heartbound]

[okay, yes, thhis is totally fine, except for one thing -- ]

You're gonna go easy on me?

[he sounds a little offended! listen girl he is adell he is ready to take yo ass. he's not scared of shit!!]

[peachbaths]

[ She lets go of him and speaks more confidently this time around. ]

If I use my full strength, you and I both might regret it later.

[ in other words he gon' die!!! ]

[heartbound]

I don't know if you know what you're getting into.

[he sounds so, so incredibly confident. girl what do you take him for?]

[peachbaths]

Hoh... I like the sound of that.

[ Once they've finally found a nice, open space outside, she takes her hairpin out. It glows for one moment, only to transform into a sword in the next. Those gauntlets on her hands weren't there a second ago, either. ]

Are you still up for a spar, sir?

[heartbound]

[...adell more thinks that's really cool than intimidated.]

I'm not scared of you even if you have a weapon. I'm ready when you are.

[he rolls his shoulders and cracks his knuckles. gurl, bring it on!!!]

[peachbaths]

[ awwright let's do this. she raises her sword with both hands and a large amount of water starts gathering around her. ]

Then I'm sorry for what Vinea will do next...

[ and she runs, charging at him at full speed as streams of water spin rapidly around her weapon! ]

Haaaaah!

[heartbound]

[...water. hm, that's probably not a good idea for his techniques. he's looking for an opening but he's not seeing any obvious one - adell may like to run into things but that's generally not the plan here, with her having something sharp for him to run into.

there is a solution to this.

adell leaps away. he's not retreating, though; he literally backflips away, then springs up into the air, and a white energy begins to gather in his palm, then out from him into a large circle in... probably the most anime way possible.

he does not want to be near that sword and so god help him he will shoot her with this if he has to. also, yes, he is currently floating a good ten feet above the ground for no obvious reason; disgaea powers basically work on the basis of "is it awesome? okay, you're doing it for now".]

[peachbaths]

[ She obviously misses her target, but the water she's gathered doesn't stop moving. Adell has the upper hand here with his speed. When she notices how he's already up in the air charging his next attack, she only has enough time to manipulate the water and form a protective membrane around her.

Fog surrounds her once the attack is over. ]

How did... You evaporated my water!

[ And that's when Kougyoku realizes that hey, maybe I'm underestimating this guy. Time to take it to the next level. ]

Sorry, I've actually been holding back. I'll give it all I've got this time! [ She raises her sword up! ] Dwell in me, Vinea!

[ A light shines as she covers her entire body with magoi and transforms. Her hair is now blue like in one of those animes, it's crazy. She's floating now, too. ]

[heartbound]

[adell hits the ground once lion's roar is over, and ... okay, he's just gonna stop and look at her for a moment, because really; he knows transformation sequences, but--]

Um, does it have to change your clothes too? That seems pretty impractical.

[even still, he can tell that despite the fact that she looks kinda skanky different, it's clearly taking the fight to an entirely different level.

adell brings his fists up.] Bring it!

[peachbaths]

[ she's technically fusing with her djinn here, so she naturally tries to take on the appearance of Vinea, a water dragon

which is unfortunate. she throws a fit. ]

Shut up! Just fight me!

[ kougyoku swoops down with great velocity, her fins and the rukh aiding her in her flight. water gathers around her sword again, but this time, it looks more like a giant drill. ]

[heartbound]

[LISTEN GURL IT'S NOT HIS FAULT YOU LOOK LIKE A HO

ANYWAY he's still backing off because he's trying to find an opening in that; there surely has to be somewhere he can get in and he doesn't just keep backing off, right?

no, she's moving faster than he expected, and he scrambles out of the way; the sword itself doesn't hit him but a lot of very unpleasant painful water sure does as he bring his arms up hastily.]

[peachbaths]

[ RUDE but yes anyway she takes her time to make a turn to face him once more. She doesn't know if she hit him or not, but it doesn't matter. He can still fight, so she can still have some fun! A smirk tugs at her lips when she sees him alive.

and yeah she's looking kinda cray now ]

You sure run fast, but I hope you aren't giving up this early. I'm just getting started!

[ Rukh spin around her feet and help propel herself up in the air, a little closer to the clouds. A large circle with an eight-pointed star inscribed in it appears behind her as she begins chanting: ]

O spirit of sorrow and isolation, thou who controls the power to make kings...

[ Normally, water from the sea would gather behind her. This time, however, the clouds start circling above her. It's beginning to look like rain... But since she's so focused on casting this spell, now would be the perfect chance to strike! ]