Level Up! Stage 001 🎮 Video

[disorder_heaven]

[ The feed snaps on from a position that may imply the communication device is propped up on some sort of tripod. There's a clear view of Urushihara's face. Behind him is his room, and an observant person may wonder how someone who has only been around for a week or so has already made such a mess of the place. ]

I guess I've laid low long enough. Not that I was really making an effort to, but...

Uh, hi. I'm Urushihara. Er, Hanzō. Hanzō Urushihara. But my surname's fine. ...Actually, it's preferred.

[ Where was that train of thought? Oh, right. ]

I'm new here. I live in Maurtia Falls and probably won't leave unless I'm offered food, but if you guys ever wanna chat, I'll be easily accessible here or online.

...Really. I'll always be here. So feel free to pester me. Heaven knows we won't bump into each other on the streets.

That's... All I've got to say, I guess. Nice to meet you all.

[ Click. ]

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[foreshadower]

You'll only leave for food? [ A hand to his chest. ] There must be some other reason to get out yes?

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[disorder_heaven]

Um. ...Fresh air? Wait, no... There's a window here.

Uh... No. Nope, inside's good.

[foreshadower]

[ His face says it all. Just a touch on the horrified side. ]

You do realize that, ah, that's not healthy, yes? I assume you do.

I'm lazy, but this may be taking it too far.

[disorder_heaven]

I don't understand why people keep saying it's unhealthy. I eat at my desk, I sleep in a bed, I exercise in the house, I can breathe without the sunlight shining directly on me. What's the big deal?

[foreshadower]

Mmm, I hear the sunlight has nutrients on human skin, or something to that effect.

I'm not quite clear on the details, but even I enjoy a stroll in the sunlight occasionally, ironic as it is. ]

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[disorder_heaven]

Yeah, the sun never did me any good. Actually, it's the moon I tend to enjoy more. Sometimes I go out at night, but...rarely. ...Very rarely.

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[foreshadower]

[ A laugh. ] A moonlight stroll? It's something -- perhaps you should try it more!

The streets here are...fascinating. At night.

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[disorder_heaven]

I'll take your word for it. Me, I prefer a good raid group in an MMO, now that I have a computer that can handle it.

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[mickeyd_emon]

Nice intro, dude. Very you. Ten stars.

[there's a view of the fridge behind him. yes, he's grabbing a snack. in the same house]

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[disorder_heaven]

...Maou, are you literally downstairs?

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[mickeyd_emon]

I was browsin' the web! [the fizz pop of a soda being opened]

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[disorder_heaven]

W-well hey, wait!

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[mickeyd_emon]

[he pauses with the can halfway to his lips]

What?

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[disorder_heaven]

...Can you grab me one too?

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[mickeyd_emon]

Suuuuure.

[somehow he knew that was gonna be it. he leans in and grabs another can]

Anything else t' add t' your stash?

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[disorder_heaven]

Yeah, summa those cheesy things. Thanks.

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[inchesofevil]

[slowly getting used to texting on dumb QWERTY-layout phones, sigh sigh]

Come on, the outside world's not that bad.

They actually have flying cars here, that's worth something.

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[disorder_heaven]

I don't get why people like the outside world so much. What's wrong with people staying in their dens? I'm not hurting anyone.

[ Which is exactly why he stays in his den, might I add. ]

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[inchesofevil]

Mainly it's a good way to experience new things and meet people you otherwise wouldn't. It's easy to stagnate if you never leave your cave.

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[disorder_heaven]

Trust me, man, people would prefer me, um... Stagnant.

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[inchesofevil]

Jeez man, don't sound so ominous about it.

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[disorder_heaven]

[ He's not kidding. Back home, there's a reason he never leaves the house.

Here it's just because video games. ]

You comin' over to play Mario or what?

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[inchesofevil]

Yeah, sure. I'd ask if tomorrow's good but it sounds like your schedule's wide open.

I'd also offer to take you out for food too but I hear decent Tex-Mex is impossible in Pennsylvania so why bother

[duncan other foods exist

do they though

do they really]

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[rathercommon]

[ This guy seems...

...lazy. ]

Hullo. I'm Kitty. So...Is there a reason you don't like to go outside?

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[disorder_heaven]

I'd say it's because I'm afraid of what's out there, but mostly it's just that I'd rather be inside. No real reason.