WELCOME TO DREAMWIDTH, HERO...

[ It's late at night or early in the morning to some. For Rin it has to be a late night as she's never coherent in the morning and with the solemn look on her face, she's got reasons for being awake. A thought that nags at her continuously until it's spoken abruptly. ]

War is a concept I'm only vaguely familiar with. [ Whatever uncertainty she's shown on the network previously has left her and in its place is elegant sobriety despite the confession of ignorance on a subject. ] The thing is when I took up the mantle to participate in a war myself, I didn't do it because it was something I simply wanted to do. Without regard to the hero I would call to my side, I forced my body to endure pain that the human body shouldn't be capable of withstanding all to participate foolishly in a war as it were my birthright. Due to my elders who participated in the ceremony prior, the timing for this one came thirty years sooner than expected and without a lifetime of experience, I made foolhardy mistakes.

[ She paces herself well enough with the conversation and now that she's reached the right part, she boldly states something sure to grab the attention of those listening. ]

So when a man I went to investigate recklessly claimed that Vulcanus was building an army, I had to make sure that his words were nothing other than the truth. How much of it was paranoia due to the situation he found himself in suddenly and how much of it was the truth? I have lived long enough to understand that when someone is upset, they can warp the reality around them and see things that they want to see other than what is real. [ The last thing she wants is to fall victim to her hereditary curse and make a mistake on something this important so she takes in a deep breath to steel herself. ] Furthermore, I was unable to confirm much of the rest of the story I had been told and I'm afraid he's no longer available for questioning due to a life-threatening mishap.

[ That part causes her expression to falter and she's quick to look away from the comm as if guilty of something. With her averted gaze, Rin forces herself to continue speaking though the tone she now uses is more gentle. ]

There's been a lot of talk about Vulcanus lately, hasn't there? I probably should have engaged the conversation much sooner than I have, but there are so many unanswered questions that I would be disappointed in myself for not having a reasonable explanation for them. In a world that has alien computers I ought to not be too picky with my information, but I suppose it can't be helped now. All I can do is state what is known to me and allow you to decide what to do with these findings.

So listen up.

There was a man who had been twisted into something man-like, but very much no longer man. In short, parts of other creatures had been grafted onto him like a transplant. Vulcanus hosted a study and created a monster out of him, as well as many others who were harvested in the same way. He indicated that they had been lied to though I was unable to find any documentation on related studies though he had mentioned the very same islands that another imPort had visited previously... the Caymans was it? [ She wants to call Stark by name, but since she's only heard of it being at 'Stark's place' the best she can do is emphasize on that point. ] I suppose there were more than just turtles there.

One thing he said that should be kept in mind by all is that there are others like him out there. He was sure of it, in fact I'm willing to bet that was the thing he was most certain about. Yeah, there are more of them out there.

The only question is do they have enough for their army?

Alright, I give up!

[ Not usually a quitter, this is how Rin chooses to greet everyone. With her communicator in one hand, she holds up a laptop by the top cover flipped downwards to show the basic operating screen with an empty field alongside PASSWORD. ]

My flipcomp, its all broken and stuff now! [ It seems to be working just fine judging by the blinking cursor in the field, but let's just ignore how pounded in that keyboard looks. ] Well, it isn't exactly mine. It belonged to someone else, but since he left it here in my possession, I've claimed it as my own.

Which is why I need back inside of it! [ Shaking it feverishly, desperation begins to seep into her tone. ] I keep getting these calls on my phone!

[ Is that an old fashioned phone sounding off in the distance? She must have shoved it in a laundry basket or something since it does sound a bit muffled. The girl pauses to listen as her gaze hardens. ]

Something about my subscriptions to various sites and that my method of credit is invalid. I don't understand, but they said if I log onto the haitch-tee-tee-pee--[ Because the last time she pronounced URL as "earl" she got strange looks. ]--that I would be able to check my balance and get out of the negative. Augh--do you know how frustrating this is? I don't remember signing up for these things and I'm too young to be thrown carelessly into debt! N-Not that its any fault of mine--this is all the fault of someone trying to damage my reputation! I would never sign up for, er, what was it they said?

[ Placing the "flipcomp" down on a table, she leans over to read something. ] Land of Longing? Yeah, I don't even know what that is! Who longs for land other than some kind of selfish lord? Bless Stage Lust Is Your Weapon? What is that even? Third Life? What about my first and second lives? I don't get it, I don't get it at all!

[ The consequences of being a PC gamer for a short period of time is coming back to haunt her, though some of those games sound kind of questionable. ]

Now that we're all back and safe in our home away from home, I think it'd be alright to confess something.

[ Normal people might say an actual greeting, but Rin dives right in with what's on her mind. All day, every day. Just going to have to kind of get used to this. Behind her is a street lamp and the rest of her surroundings seem to be too dark to tell by the phone in her hand, so the likelihood of her actually being anywhere near the MAC when she speaks is zilch. At least she's clever enough to combine bad news and stealth. ]

When we were back on that planet or whatever it was--[ It certainly wasn't a vacation resort, she can be sure of that much. ]--there were those destroyed bellows. Made breathing a pain for a lot of us. Remember? I'm sure you haven't forgotten, but I did have to reaffirm that it was indeed a situation to remember.

I just thought you should know I was responsible for that. [ What an apology, except nope, it's not. Rin doesn't actually apologize for things unless she truly feels sorry about it. ] Since I had to suffer as well it isn't as though it was that big of a deal. There was just an attack, you see, and you should just know I'm the one you should be mad at if anyone.

[ Really, she wanted to do this to glean information about what Archer had told her, but fortunately there were other ones she can listen to instead. So all she had left was to take the heat off of him and hope people would be less annoyed that a young woman did it. ]

Hey, hey, is this thing working? [Her experience with technology is increasing ever so slowly, but at least this time everyone is treated to her beauty spared from her horrendous font choices.] Oh, there it goes.

[Suddenly she's holding up a silver chain with a familiar object to some dangling from it.]

Hee, I was lucky to come across some stupid mutt with this in their mouth. It took me a few minutes to clean up all the slobber, but it looks really neat. I doubt there's a lost and found in this place, so I think I'll just keep it for myself for a while. [With a noblewoman's laugh, she moves the sleeve of her shirt to rub the metal free of the smudges left behind on her fingertips. Little did she know what will happen as a result despite her knowledge of magical artifacts.] Wait, what is--?

[The spirograph briefly glows white hot and out pops Davesprite looking incredibly bewildered, like he had just woken up or gotten out of the shower or something. He nearly stumbles (despite the tail and lack of legs), catching himself with his incredible wingspan.]

Yo, what the fuck. [He catches his sunglasses to keep them from falling off his face and looks around until he spots Rin with the spirograph, his entire expression deadpanning. Of all people--] Welp.

Whoa, did I just summon you? [ Without wasting another moment, the smug smirk spreads across her face in her delight. ] Does that mean you're... ufufu, yes, yes it does mean that.

[ Quickly exclaiming: ] You are my Servant to do my bidding!

[Meanwhile, Davesprite's expression remains the same.]

Slow down there, Aladdin, I'm 99.9% sure I can't grant you any wish on your Christmas list. You're also like, a month too late.

[That was probably one of many things someone shouldn't say to Rin because now that this little exchange was on display for all to see? Her smile widens as she leans down towards the phone in the other hand.]

Hey everyone, won't you help me test out my new Servant? Let's see how many tasks he can do in a single day. [That laugh of her's is too evil.] I'm taking requests for my feathery friend here for the next couple hours so don't keep us waiting for long! If you do...

[Turning the phone towards the lower end of Davesprite's body, she reveals the tiny orange kitten who's gazing towards him as though he just hit the jackpot with dinner. Idiot just might be trying to get a mouthful of feathers by time she cuts the call.]

[...c-cat.] Oh god.

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