001 ♚ Video; The Debut.

[skyhiiigh]

[A helmeted man in what appeared to be full Hero regalia focuses dead-center at the view of the camera, his coat and epaulettes fluttering in the wind, staring at it for a time as if he's either contemplating something or was just quite puzzled. In the background there were open skies, and it's hard to tell perhaps but there may have been a few birds here and there flying past or around him. Either he was up on top of a building on a roof of some kind, or he was just floating in mid-air.

Normally he'd have been on HERO TV even in this capacity when addressing the citizens. Was this a broadcast much like that? Given the phone they'd given him upon arrival was the only thing that appeared to be working however, he has little choice but to utilize it in lieu of his wristband that couldn't gain a connection.

Although the former King of Heroes was no longer taking orders from Agnes to get the "perfect" shot, it still seemed he wanted to pose just right, with his hands on his hips and then his arm lifting in salutation before long. It becomes clearer that yes, indeed, he's flying in the air, if the jetpack on his back was any indication. (Maybe the phone was floating too?) The stream of air he pushes through it brings him higher now and if he wasn't in costume, he may even have smiled.]

Greetings and greetings again! Is this not a strange, fascinating place we have found ourselves? I admit this is all quite new to me, but it is my deepest wish that if anyone needs my help, that they ask for me. I promise I will endeavor to do my best with all might!

[Maybe that's a little strange, that he's saying he'll help others, when it's more likely that he's in a position to be helped.]

I have agreed to protect the cities and its citizens, and so I say to you, my fellow Heroes, thank you and thank you again for your service! I am Sky High! And I am looking forward to meeting all of you!

[It was your generic in-service Hero spiel, of course, but how can he do anything else when he has very little else to go off of? They'd only given him so much information in the pamphlet. Still, he'd been attentive enough when it came to the details.]

Ah, before I make my rounds there was something I wanted to ask, if it is permitted! You see, I come from a place where NEXT are quite prevalent, but I've never encountered a place where you gain abilities upon arrival. I've heard that everyone has powers here. I don't meant to pry, I just have to wonder how that happened, exactly. They didn't really invite such questions when I arrived, you understand.

To anyone whose powers may have recently awakened...You may have difficulty controlling them at first. It's natural, however. You'll quickly get used to it, I assure you.

Thank you and thank you again for your time and consideration!

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[missleadingquestions]

[holy. shit. a real masked superhero oh my gosh and his outfit is like something out of Maya's nerdy little toku dreams. She tries not to look too thrilled.]

Um-- I think the porters give you powers! Or, the nanites, or something? Y'know, I had powers back home, so I never really thought about it...

[...And now that she's been helpful for a moment, she has to ask--]

A-are you a real Hero back where you come from? Like, on TV and stuff?

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[skyhiiigh]

[The porters! Ah, that was right, wasn't it? The pamphlet may have mentioned something about that. Radiation or, what was it exactly?]

The nanites..? Do they truly? I did not realize that they did so as well! [Weren't they more for protection or something? Evidently Sky High believes her!] I came here myself with powers that I have had for some time back home so I, too, am unsure of how it works.

[He tilts his head but seems happy to address the question with another salute to her.]

Yes, of course! While I operated solely within Sternbild City, I have earned the title King of Heroes before, as its ranking number one Hero. Although I have since been de-throned, I still endeavor my hardest to live up to everyone's expectations of me. They sometimes refer to me as the Wind Wizard.

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[kagemusha]

Sky High-san! Should you really be flying and filming at the same time?

They say it impairs judgment and reaction times~de gozaru!

[kagemusha]

AH! I'm making it worse by just responding!

AUDIO THREADJACK hello smol weeb friend; ID: wild tiger

[earnedmystripes]

[wAIT IS THIS FOR REAL. IS THIS THE REAL LIFE. TWO OF YOU GUYS IN ONE DAY?!]

Holy crap, Origami?? You're here too???

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[amadaman]

It's all in the nanites they put in our bodies. They give powers as well as suppress them, and sometimes change existing ones as well.

Is Sky High your actual name...? [He doesn't understand western names] Or is it your hero name?

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[skyhiiigh]

Suppress...and change? I didn't realize they had that kind of technology here.

[Well, he doesn't mind the questions, honest.]

It's my Hero name!

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[earnedmystripes]

[Kotetsu does a doubletake when he sees this. It's so familiar as to be surreal, like he's having a particularly nostalgic dream. God, he never thought he'd hear that silly catchphrase again, to be honest.

He's not wearing his own suit when he sees this, though, so he leaves his own video function off when he replies as Wild Tiger, and there's something like a smile in his voice when he does it.]

Definitely strange, though I'm not completely sold on fascinating.

...Hey.

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[skyhiiigh]

Oh! Mister Wild! There you are!

[He just saw you, how can this be odd at all. Of course there's familiarity and friendliness in his voice, as well!]

You got brought here, as well? It seems more than Sternbild needs us now.

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[rassera]

...

[Okay, a.) cool robot suit, a little bit cooler than Wild Tiger's. b.) Is he flying? Maybe it's that device that's on his back, but...in this world, flight is about as natural as breathing to some, so you never know.

Still, props for doing a broadcast and air traffic.]


Does that 'hero voice' come naturally or did you like...have to try really hard at it? Maybe I could get something like that to work for me.

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[skyhiiigh]

[He actually uses his own power to project through the jetpack in order to maneuver, but it amounts more or less to the same thing. There doesn't need to be a distinction but if he was asked he wouldn't mind at all showing him how it worked!]

Ah, this is my normal voice! [Yes he talks like this even out of costume.] However, I believe if you put your mind to it you can make it work for you!

[He believes in you! With solid conviction.]

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[enucleation]

Sometimes the powers are simply biology. Just something humans aren't familiar with and thus they call them "superpowers".

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[skyhiiigh]

Biology! Ah, NEXT are like that. A genetic mutation where I'm from.

But, I suppose given that I use these powers to help when it is needed, I don't really mind if someone refers to them that way.

[resipiscent]

["NEXT"... He knows that term, right? And the talk of heroes.]

You're -- from the same world as Barnaby and Wild Tiger. Is that right?

[skyhiiigh]

I am!

[He'd just encountered Wild Tiger, but he didn't know Barnaby was here too!]

Do you know them?

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[monge]

MOOOOOOONGE!!

[Well, someone's impressed. In this case it's a small flaming dog, but that still kind of counts as someone. Someone who's ignoring any and all questions, but can anyone really blame him?]

A-Are you a robot from the future, zura?! Robots are so monge~ I hope I can fly in the future one day, zuraa~ You even have the cool voice, zura...

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[skyhiiigh]

[Well, what an adorable komainu! Of course he's never seen one before so he doesn't know what they are, but Origami would be able to identify him no doubt.

The fact that he talks and is being quite enthusiastic about Sky High is even more cause for joy! He himself seems excited even as he stares back through his visor. Wow, he's never gotten to talk to a dog before!]

I am not a robot at all, my little friend! I am certain you can find a way if you only try!

[Somehow, he's accepting this, although he kept thinking to himself: "What would John think of this?"]

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[monster_san]

[oh my goodness.]

Welcome, Mr. Sky High! It's nice to see someone who's so enthusiastic about this, and particularly with previous experience. Your offer of assistance is also very kind.

May I guess that you have the ability to fly?

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[skyhiiigh]

Thank you and thank you again! I would like to help in any way I can!

[ooc: Did you want to go with the TDM thread being canon?]

Do you think someone might find it intrusive if I patrol here? My companion and I were wondering about that...if we're in someone else's territory we might step on someone's toes, he said! I wasn't sure who to ask. It's not that I intend on being rude but I would like to assist.

[Better to ask someone who sounds like they know something about that.]

I can control the wind. Through it, I can fly with my jetpack!

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[fistofthejoestar]

[this post shared a few small similarities with the one that Jonathan himself had made over a year ago upon his arrival here, and the unintended nostalgia has him smiling even more warmly than usual - if such a thing's possible.]

They don't really seem to invite many questions no matter how long we've been here, I'm afraid. But from what I seem to understand the abilities here were given by the Porter itself.

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[skyhiiigh]

Ah, the Porters! I've been told the Nanites, as well. Perhaps it is both!

[My there were so many friendly faces! It's rather delightful. If Sky High knew he could bring about such nostalgic feelings he'd have been even more pleased!]

Why do you think they do not invite questions when we are supposed to be helping their cause. Isn't that reason enough?

[Poor Sky High isn't aware of how this government operates at all, clearly!]

[flynnnotjunior]

Sky High is kind of unfortunate, but ok. I'm Flynn. Lambert.

They say it's the nanites, but it's not exactly my field.

[skyhiiigh]

Eh? It is a pleasure to meet you Mister Lambert!

[He is, for better or worse, one of those types where negative statements usually fly over his head! Which shouldn't be that much of a surprise, all things considering. At least he's resilient?]

It isn't mine either which is why I thought everyone else might know better than I! I read in the pamphlet the nanites are supposed to protect us. But I'm not sure what that means.

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[rideme]

Shitty fucking magic. That's how it happens.

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[skyhiiigh]

Oh...I see. Well that explains everything...

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[fuckinstoplights]

... what are you?

[HOOOOOOOOLY SHIT IS THIS ANOTHER ROBOT.]

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[skyhiiigh]

Me? Why, I am a Hero, of course!

[Is that...a robot?]

Sky High, at your service!

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[attainment]

Sky High. [A polite smile.] I admit, your arrival comes as a surprise, but isn't unwelcome by any means.

[He genuinely respects the man's work ethic, for starters. For another, Sky High is a professional, which is something they need more of around here, as far as Barnaby is concerned.]

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[skyhiiigh]

Barnaby! It is delightful to see you, as well. Riku told me he knew you! I was hoping I'd get to say hello and hello again!

[Sky High of course had no way of gauging that he hadn't just seen his cohorts the other day, but he's not really the type to question it either.]

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[valuemeal]

[ Well, at least this guy looks more like the way a superhero is supposed to look than.. pretty much anyone else he's seen in this place so far.. ]

At this rate they won't need any of the rest of us with you around. [ HOPEFULLY.. ]

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[skyhiiigh]

[In truth he was as close to a "professional" hero as one might be able to get. But he never thought he'd hear someone say something as flattering as that.]

You are quite kind, truly kind but I'm sure there are many Heroes here worthy of bearing the title much like myself!