star_kingdom | 1st New Era [Video]

Oi. This place is boring. Anybody got something to do around here?

[There’s a smirking, masculine face with angled turquoise eyes and a mop of dusty-gold hair on the network, one that could be male or female, and who could really guess which unless they already knew? Apparently Haruka’s startled fiddling at last with the video function on her little gift from the kupo-thing. She looks tense, wound up, and like she hasn't had the best of days, but she’s kept that smirk on her face, anyway, putting forth a mask of cocky bravado.]

Work to do? Building to destroy? Enemies to take out a little frustration on?

[She hefts her Space Sword in her free hand, showing the camera, so whoever sees this knows she means business and can handle herself.]

I’ll take what I can get. Call me if you’ve got anything.

[And then she flips the communicator shut, ending the feed. This'd better net her something to do, because if she doesn't find something to do, perferably something constructive she's gonna go nuts.]

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[The boy on the feed was holding his forehead with one hand and looking decidedly cross. This newcomer was familiar to him but the two had rarely if ever spoken before. The nerve of them calling this place boring on the heels of such an annoying trial]

I believe I have something that could alleviate your boredom.. [His words were strained but became smoother as he proceeded]

There are these portals all over the city that will take you transport you to where you are most needed. [Yes, Ciel is trying to lure Haruka into going through one of the portals so that she'll become an AU version of herself. ~~It's only a little evil~~]

[Hello. Face she doesn't know. Haruka answers the call with a little confusion.]

I thought you traveled around using those... gummi boat... things. I've already used one of those.

[She gives him a slightly wolfish grin.]

To be honest, I'm a lot less bored now. Apparently I just didn't know where to look.

[And Ciel never figured out that you were a female the last time there was a Haruka here. ~~mun is secretly amused by this~~]

Gummi ships? Yes, for regular excursions. The king provides the portals when help is needed. It is a lot easier then sending people to general locations.

[Just wade into potential danger for my amusement, dang it]

Indeed.

Uh-huh. I'll see about that once I'm settled, then.

[Since she's moving. And she'll ask Michiru about it, too, since Michiru is here and all. She smiles, though.]

Got a name? Or should I just call you eyepatch?

[He let the original matter drop, knowing full well that Haruka would undoubtedly learn the truth later.]

Earl Ciel Phantomhive.

[Definately not "eyepatch". The last thing he desired was a ridiculous nickname]

[Earl. That means something in English, doesn't it? Haruka can't remember off-hand, but she knows it means something.]

Haruka Tenoh. Nice to meet you.

[She gives the phone a little half-bow, one that's just the tiniest bit mocking.]

[It means his a nobleman, not that the title holds much sway in other countries or.. times]

A pleasure, I'm sure.

[His response was only slightly sarcastic, the bow was not returned.]

Why do you suppose so many people manage to arrive here from your world?