Mission 1 : [Accidental Video]

[argentimperator]

[It's obvious the pcd hasn't been activated on purpose; the video is just darkness initially, and the audio of the deep voice is faintly muffled.]

-unfamiliar terrain. Zack? Strife? Marshall?* Damn.

[Some rustling, and now the video has something to see, apparently the pcd was in his pocket and is now in a gloved hand, the landscape blurring by before it settles on a view of Sephiroth's face. He frowns for a moment before his expression smooths over into something blank and professional.] This isn't my- ...I assume there is someone else receiving this transmission. I wish to know where I am, why, and ideally, what's happened to my subordinates.

*ShinRa trooper #2 never actually got a name, poor guy, so he's getting one now.

Comments

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

My name is Alice, Alice Liddell. It's nice to meet you Mr. Sephiroth.

[argentimperator.livejournal.com]

It's nice to meet you as well, though I would prefer better circumstances. I'm not certain where I am, let alone how I arrived here.

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

You're in Adstringendum! The Animus brought you here sir.

[argentimperator.livejournal.com]

I've never heard of either. [Have a frowning thoughtful Sephiroth.] Am I still on Gaia, or is this... Adstringendum... some other world entirely?

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

Hmmm well... Adstringendum is many worlds all pushed and squished together. The Animus brought us here though no one knows why. I think it's because they're lonely. But no you aren't on Gaia anymore.

[argentimperator.livejournal.com]

...That shouldn't be possible. [Trans: wtf? ]

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

It's the scientist! They did it and upset the Animus.

[argentimperator.livejournal.com]

[Scientist is the magic word. Sephiroth frowns again.] No science I'm aware of should allow for such a thing, but I'm aware that there are always fools pushing boundaries better left alone.

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

The Animus brought us here and no one has found a way home.

[argentimperator.livejournal.com]

If the Animus brought us here, then they can send us back. [Yes, there is a worrying ring of determination there.]

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

No one where they lives. You can ask them though when next they appear.

[argentimperator.livejournal.com]

I'll be sure to. You've been very helpful, Miss Liddell, and I appreciate it.

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

Not at all Mr. Sephiroth! Everyone could use help when they first arrive!

[argentimperator.livejournal.com]

Considering what I've heard so far, I definitely believe that.

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

Well I wish the very best of luck Mr. Sephiroth!

[argentimperator.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

Not at all.