Unit 1 - Video

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[The video clicks on, showing a black haired man with a very mild look of bewilderment on his face.  Not as much as one might expect from a total newbie, but by this point he's a tad used to waking up in strange places. Thanks Dad. Though really, this doesn't look like what he expected the afterlife to be. He really doesn't feel dead though so he's guessing he's alive.]

Oh so that button is the same...[Oh. Right. Broadcasting. He clears his throat]

I suppose I should go out on a limb and assume that this was not where I was supposed to end up. For one thing, I've been to most of the planets that like to emulate Lost Jerusalem and this does not look at all familiar.   Would someone be kind enough to tell me what is going on here?  Or at least where this place is? I have to admit I am a little lost.

Comments

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

You talk as if you think I can't respond more than in kind, Nigredo.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

I know you can Albedo, but let's not go down that road.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

You always were the party pooper, Nigredo.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Yes well, I'm afraid that has gotten worse with age.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

I'm beginning to wonder how Rubedo manages to put up with you still.

*Teasing? Actual insult? Up to Nigredo to figure that out.*

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

By ignoring half of what I say and going off to try and blow something up anyways it seems. Also, if he puts up with me he gets to hang out with Mary a lot more so I don't think he minds.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

*Eyebrow raise.*

Mary? I don't believe I'm acquainted with that particular friend of yours.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[Oh right. Gaignun really needs to remember to watch who he talks about. Oh well, that cat is out of the bag.]

One of my assistants...she and her sister help me keep track of him when he's out on missions.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Decided Rubedo needs a babysitter, have you?

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Somewhat, though honestly Mary is almost as bad. [He shakes his head an snorts, but there is a definite element of fondness.] I just feel better if he doesn't go off completely on his own.

[Besides, he knows Jr does better when he's in front of other people. Once a leader, always a leader.]

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

*An element which he notices and frowns a bit at. He never did like his brothers getting attached to other people.*

Well, that's something we'll have to take care of ourselves, here.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

...Exactly. [Opportunity to shift the topic spotted!] I can count on your help on keeping him mainly out of trouble, right?

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

*He saw what you pulled there, little brother.*

You think I'm going to let anyone else harm Rubedo?

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[You deny, Gaignun avoids and covers.]

Of course not, that's not what I'm saying.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

I'll keep an eye on him to the best of my ability. We wouldn't want him bringing the entire city down on top of us, now would we?

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Thank you. [He means that Albedo. He also knows Jr will keep an eye on you too in return, making him worry less about the both of you. It's a win win situation in his mind.]

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Please, I'm not doing it for your sake.

*Sorry little brother, he just doesn't know how to accept gratitude.*

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

I know that, I'm still grateful none the less. [Gaignun is just assuming you're hiding again.]

It makes my life a lot easier, no matter what your motivations are.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

*Transparent big brother is just transparent.*

Just don't go thinking you can ask me for other favors.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[Why would he, he knows you'll do the really big ones on your own. Namely keeping Jr's head above water and entertained.]

I'm not in the habit of asking for favors. Don't worry about me, I'm a lot more self sufficient then you think.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

I'm not worried, I just don't want you taking up too much of my time.

*Not that he won't still keep an eye out for you too, just in secret.*

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[Well considering Gaignun's track record of putting himself between something dangerous and his brothers, that may be a good idea. At least you know he won't stray that far from you two. Some of his shadow habits never wore off.]

Don't fret, I know how to entertain myself while you two are busy.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Oh? Now I'm curious.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

If I'm going to be here, I may as well rebuild my business ties. I know I'll get bored with nothing to do fairly quickly.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Well, I suppose a network does have its uses. You can spare me the details of that particular endeavor, though.

*Unless he asks. Which he might, if he needs strings to pull.*