[VIDEO]

[learntofly]

[The video opens on a view of part of Nonah's skyline in the setting sun. It looks like it's being shot from the roof of one of the taller skyscrapers in the city.]

It's pretty, isn't it?

[The camera turns to focus on a teenaged girl—apparently the speaker—gazing off at the horizon in silence for a few long moments. Finally, she inhales deeply and turns to look sidelong at the camera.]

I thought I'd come up to clear my head, but I don't think it helped much. There isn't a place high enough to get out of this cage yet. It was probably dumb to think that there was, but . . . I guess I can't just leave it at that. Which means I've got a lot of work to do.

[She picks up the camera, view panning wildly for a moment, and sets it down in front of her so she can look directly at it. The somber look is gone, replaced with something more serious and intense.]

So I've got some questions. First the most important one: If an Import practicing their powers causes a . . . scene but doesn't hurt anyone, could they get into trouble with the cops? I need to know for . . . for some idiots I know. [Definitely not herself. Probably.]

Second: Does anyone know where I can get recording equipment? Audio recording, specifically. It needs to be pretty high quality.

Third: Are there any . . . like, sparring groups? I could just practice fighting with my friends, but . . . [She trails off, exasperation clear on her face just thinking about getting hand-to-hand lessons from her friends.] They can get intense.

And last, [Her expression softens here, the first hint of a smile creeping in at the corners of her mouth for the first time in the whole video.], what's the tallest building you know about? It might not be high enough to escape a cage, but the views are always the best from up there.

Comments

[rassera]

Your wheels, right?

Those things you keep on your feet?

[violentmotion]

Just like that. You'd be fine with a pair. You're wasted on the ground.

[rassera]

'd be lying if I said I didn't wanna test em out.


Not that I need wings to fly.

[violentmotion]

I'll get you hooked up. We've been working on parts here.

[violentmotion]

So uh. Slippers on in the basement. It's like lego pain only worse.

[rassera]

. . .

[Suddenly he's afraid to go down there.]

Don't let Maya see what a mess it is.

[violentmotion]

Maybe I should set up an anti-broom barrier.

[rassera]

Anti-Broom, maybe. But Anti-Maya?


She's more powerful than you think.

[violentmotion]

You don't have to tell me that. All women are terrifying, bro. They seem like one thing and then all of a sudden that battle aura unfolds and they have you hung by your toes over a grill.

[rassera]

Battle aura?


Yeah, I guess she's got something like that. She doesn't ALWAYS win, though.

[Yes she does.]

[violentmotion]

What??!

What's her secret weakness? I thought it was filth but it only makes her stronger. Her eyes glow and there's this weird secondary aura that seems to bolster hers but I haven't found its source.

[rassera]

Like I'd really give my secret to you!

[Also no one should subject themselves to Ikki kisses.]

[violentmotion]

Do you want a challenge? Because I can totally beat it out of you.

[rassera]

I'd like to see you try, Ikkicchi.

Not even a god can get something out of me!

[violentmotion]

[There's just the tiniest twitch at the corner of his eye at Ikkichi again.]

Ohhhh? You'll beg to tell THIS god everything.

1/2

[rassera]

...







You? A god?

[rassera]

[Sorry, the opposite end of the feed erupted in laughter. Please hold.]



AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!




More like an oversized pigeon!!!

[violentmotion]

[HE PUTS HIS FACE RIGHT UP AGAINST THE CAMERA TO YELL. ... So mostly, you don't see much of anything at all but a vaguely off color blur.]

YOU LESSER CREATURE SQUIRMING THROUGH THE MUD DARES LAUGH BEFORE THIS BEINGS GLORY!!

[rassera]

[The sudden close up of Ikki's face causes Kaneda to hold his own at arm's length, covering his mouth with a hand.]

LOOK WHO GOT THEIR FEATHERS RUFFLED!

[violentmotion]

WHO IS??!

[rassera]

You want me to believe you're a god?

You'll have to prove it. And I've got standards.

[violentmotion]

Time and place, asshat. You'll get your fill.

[rassera]

Nonah outskirts. Two days.

[violentmotion]

You're on. Make it a ways out. I wanna stretch.