01 Night ☽ Just the Beginning [Video]

[quiet_devotion]

[The backdrop is a rather shady one given the time of day, but viewers might be able to make out a variety of foliage wafting back in forth as the plants are tousled by a gentle breeze. It isn't that late in the evening but the surrounding trees do wonders in blocking out the suns rays. Kaname, per usual, is looking immaculate in his old cross academy uniform. It's also fairly obvious that this isn't an accidental transmission.]

It's come to my attention that despite how many months have managed to slip by I have yet to see or hear much of anything about the local monarchy...

What is the best method of seeking an audience with our elusive hosts?

[Anything he could learn about this place, it's residents, or the situation they'd all found themselves in the better. This series of worlds had been more conducive to his goals so he wasn't necessarily looking for methods to return or restore his own world...]

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Private to Hades]

[And naturally.. if he's seeking an audience with the King he also desires one with the Lord of the Dead. The two seemed to be the most knowledgeable about the heartless and the situation in general. The problem being... he's Hades.]

I humbly seek an audience with you.

[It was possible that the two could be mutually beneficial to one another but there was no reason to tip his hand too early. Nor did he intend on mentioning this meeting to Yuuki, the king or anyone else..]

[Private to Yuuki]

I apologize for not having mentioned this earlier but I believe I've found the most suitable lodgings for us.

[He had been spending much of his spare time procuring and preparing a lovely little cottage on the Beast Castle world. Sure it wasn't much in comparison to the Kuran estate however the scenery on that world was quite breathtaking with it's luscious forest and quaint little french village.. and of course the castle was a sight to behold in itself. This was the first world he'd ventured to and somewhat ironically it was the one he'd ended up selecting. ]

[Private to Rima]

Evening, Rima. It's quite fortunate that you also managed to evade the heartless.

[The message starts quite plainly but there are a few ..concerns that simply must be addressed. After only a brief pause he asks the following.]

How is your supply of blood tablets?

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[Video]

[musicite]

[The music begins before the video: insistent, perfect, nudging itself into the consciousness. The pianist is soon revealed, pale and white: Zoisite.]

I have met with the one called the king of these lands.

[Video]

[quiet_devotion]

[The music is intriguing, familiar. Although the two hadn't spoken before Kaname was aware of the others existence. To his knowledge there was only one pianist in these worlds. It waited for the other to present himself before saying anything further.]

How did you manage to arrange a meeting with this king?

[Video]

[musicite]

We had business to discuss with him regarding rumors related to fighting the darkness.

[Video]

[quiet_devotion]

I would assume.

[However the reply still didn't answer his question]

Did you find this meeting at all enlightening?

[Video]

[musicite]

No. He keeps his secrets very close. [He does not precisely speak as though he approves or disapproves of this; truthfully, it is somewhat frustrating.]

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[exsistingismysin]

I don't know. I've been here for a really long time and I don't have a clue how myself, but maybe that's just me.

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[quiet_devotion]

The king and queen must be quite preoccupied with their own affairs.

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[exsistingismysin]

I guess so. Nobles tend to be busy from time to time themselves where I was from, so I wouldn't be surprised.

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[quiet_devotion]

That is a universal dilemna it would seem.

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[exsistingismysin]

So, I guess it would be hard to get there attention if they are so busy, but I'm sure there are ways, we just haven't found them yet.

[video]

[youmeanie]

Beat up some moogles!

[video]

[quiet_devotion]

[Perhaps he should retract his last public statement...]

That would certainly draw attention however that method would leave a bad impression.

[video]

[youmeanie]

Who cares about leaving a bad impression?

[Not him! ...Obviously.]

[video]

[quiet_devotion]

Apparently not you.

I, however, would prefer a more diplomatic solution.

[video]

[youmeanie]

Diplo--... huh?

[Private]

[vampire_model]

I did but I haven't seen Shiki. Where is he?

[She is not exactly thrilled to hear from you but she does want that information. ]

I had just refilled my compact when the heartless came. I still have a lot of tablets left.

[Private]

[quiet_devotion]

He's not here... Not yet.

[As far as he knows it's just the three of them]

I advise you to ration what supplies you have as there is no infrastructure in place to replace them. It will be difficult but we can't afford the alternative.

I also have some blood tablets in my possession should you run short. I am working toward a solution for future requirements.

[Private]

[vampire_model]

I already decided to do that.

[Rationing. She wasn't too keen on the idea of hurting any of the people she had met here anyway. Even if some of them did look... ugh, it might be time for a tablet after all.]

Would you tell me if he was here?

[Private]

[quiet_devotion]

[Since she already understood the severity of the situation there was no reason to comment on it further]

What reason would I have to keep it from you?

[Her responses.. seemed a little unusual. They were a touch defiant and accusatory. What had he done to decrease her trust in him so severely?]

[Private]

[vampire_model]

[Talking to a pureblood like this was dangerous, but there wasn't anyone here to stop her. ]

You always keep things from us. You knew where Ichijou-san was and you never told us about it.

[Private]

[styx_and_stones]

All you had to do was ask. Now, what can I do for you, a little advice? Information? Or maybe there is something else?

[Private]

[quiet_devotion]

Information, for now. I've gathered enough basic knowledge on the heartless but unfortunately what's publicly available is.. lacking.

[Private]

[styx_and_stones]

The King prefers it that way, it keep the lower classes in line, makes them do what hesays is the right thing to do.

[^^" Hades perceptive on the King. ]

So what kind of information are you looking for?

[Private]

[quiet_devotion]

[Kaname listens to what Hades has to say about the king and while it is possible that it's true, he's not here to pass judgment.. nor is he inclined to readily believe everything he's told. Growing up in the midst of a political atmosphere.. he's used to hearing each side try to tear down another]

Without complete disclosure the populace becomes dependent on his leadership.

[Now for the real business at hand]

How they can be destroyed..

[He paused, leaned forward and briefly closed his eyes before looking straight into the device]

.. and how they can be controlled.

[Private]

[styx_and_stones]

[~Wicked smile time~ ]

Why not come to the Underworld and we can discuss it? Its better than trying to do it over these communicators, its more friendly, and besides some of the things you want to know are best shown.