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Kiyotaka Ishimaru (石丸 清多夏) ([personal profile] ardent) wrote2014-02-04 03:08 pm

011. [Video/Action for Goldenrod City]

[Well, it's been a while since Ishimaru's actually been around via video; he's had a rough go of it over the last few weeks and it shows - he looks incredibly tired and he still doesn't seem to have been eating very much, and he's still looking a little dead behind the eyes compared to the usual intensity.

But for the most part he looks reasonably put-together, and he's outside, and even if it's more than a bit overcast and admittedly cold as balls he doesn't seem to mind the cold; this may have something to do with the fact that he appears to have ditched the school uniform for today in favor of a rather thick black coat, and he's got a different scarf on than the usual red one he wears - this one isn't quite as long, but it's patterned after Ho-Oh's plumage. Something he got for Christmas, really; it's about time he wore it out somewhere. And he's...certainly somewhere; it looks like one of those parks near the Center.

His gaze flicks awkwardly to the side before he speaks; it takes him a moment to find words, but when he does he tries to keep them coming, and keep them steady, and dear god it's been a while since he's been this shouty at the network in general but it's clear that whatever he's been doing, it certainly hasn't been figuring out what an acceptable level of volume is.]


There...there have been a lot of people who have come up missing lately, I think, and there have been a lot of new arrivals as well! For those who are missing someone - friends of those sent home - I...I understand that it's often difficult to move past it, and that it's a lot to take in at once! For some of us, it's better that they're sent home because maybe they have important things to do or other people to take care of; for some it...it isn't, and that can make losing people hard, when you know that whatever they're going through is going to be bad for them...

[He trails off a bit; his eyes scan upward for a moment while he tries to gather his thoughts, though he seems to shake it off soon enough.]

But...please don't worry. If you want to discuss it, even if I don't know you, we can - you don't even have to give me your name or anything, if you don't want to! It can be over text if you'd like...

[...deep breaths, Ishimaru, you are fine.]

And for those who have just arrived - well, that's also a lot to take in at once, but for different reasons! I've been here for about ten months now, and I'm still getting used to how things are done. It's a learning process, but you'll get through it!

My name is Ishimaru Kiyotaka; I'm the Super High School Level Hall Monitor, from Hope's Peak Academy's 78th annual class. If that didn't mean anything to you, that's fine, but I think there are a lot of new arrivals for whom that does mean something - if I haven't spoken to you yet, please get in contact with me so I can do so.

[...Right. Right, um. Um. Um.

Almost done here. Almost.]


...Otherwise, everyone just try to keep your heads up and your gazes trained toward the horizon! I hope that today is a good and productive day for all of you, and if not, that tomorrow will be better - we all just have to remain strong, and not lose hope.

[End feed.

Ishimaru can still be found outside for a while after that's over, however; he still seems more than a bit aimless and like he's not entirely sure what he's even doing out there, and he seems to be zoning out quite a bit when he's not directly engaged in conversation or otherwise doing anything. But hey, "outside staring off into space" has to be at least vaguely better than "in the basement and staring off into space", right?]
puppetnurse: (i-i...i can't think of anything to say)

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[personal profile] puppetnurse 2014-02-04 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[She hadn't meant to eavesdrop but...well. His message was on the gear too, so was it truly eavesdropping? She'd been on her way back from the Center when she came across him, and she quietly listened to the full message before approaching him.]

...e-excuse me...Ishimaru-san. You're from Hope's Peak...?
puppetnurse: (i'll do my best!!!)

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[personal profile] puppetnurse 2014-02-04 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[She nods, bowing a little.]

I am, yes...I-I'm Tsumiki Mikan. It's...it's nice to meet you!
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[personal profile] superordinary 2014-02-04 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
...You're outside, Ishimaru-kun.

[ Thank you for the brilliant observation, Captain Obvious. ]
puppetnurse: (well...i suppose that's reasonable...)

[personal profile] puppetnurse 2014-02-04 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
A-ah! Nanami-san mentioned me...?

[This is a completely surprise to her...she can't imagine why anyone would bother mentioning her to someone...

At least he isn't alone in that respect. Tsumiki doesn't know either.]


Only a month now...so not nearly as long as you...

[After an awkward fidget, she inclines her head a little.]

Did...you recently lose someone?
quickattackjack: (oh dear)

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[personal profile] quickattackjack 2014-02-04 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jack is out for a noontime stroll with his Murkrow on his shoulder as per the norm when he spots his philosophy buddy in the park. He hurries over to say hello, but his smile fades when he notices that the boy doesn't look so well. Sort of...zombified. What was so interesting about that tree?]

Anyone home?
superordinary: (pic#5873899)

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[personal profile] superordinary 2014-02-04 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Um, n-no, not really. How're you feeling?
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[personal profile] superordinary 2014-02-04 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
That's good. I'm really glad to hear that, Ishimaru-kun.

[ ... ]

So, um, do you want to hang out...?
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[personal profile] neededlassie 2014-02-04 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Ishimaru!

[Shaun's happy to see you on the network HE'S BEEN MEANING TO CALL AND CHECK ON YOU after Nanami kind of dragged him out of Dangan House, but he's 12 and 12-year-olds are not necessarily the best at following up on their good intentions.

So instead he's just really relieved to see that you're doing better. He's wearing the scarf that Ishimaru gave him for Christmas, and he actually has a Misdreavus floating behind him on the screen.]


I missed you, are you doing okay?

[Because now that the initial relief has subsided, he...knows that look. He may have been sheltered from what happened to his friends, but he knows his fair share about people waking up from comas emotionally changed.]
puppetnurse: (p-please believe me)

[personal profile] puppetnurse 2014-02-04 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
...I'm sorry to hear that...

[She's not really sure how she could help, and regrets asking now because of that fact...]

...I...

[Come on, Tsumiki, say something...!]

At least you're here now though...right? Away from that... [Well. You know. That game.]

And...hopefully your friend will come back!

[She's probably repeating things Ishimaru already knows and she bows her head a little.]

I-I'm shouldn't have asked...I'm sorry...
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[personal profile] superordinary 2014-02-04 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Naegi seems to light up a little at that. ]

Is there anything in particular you want to do?
puppetnurse: (wh-what? no!!)

[personal profile] puppetnurse 2014-02-04 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[No don't get shouty! It's okay Ishimaru she's the one who screwed up!]

S-sorry!!

[Yes she is apologizing for apologizing, and she straightens up a little.]
puppetnurse: (was that w-wrong?!?)

[personal profile] puppetnurse 2014-02-04 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Because...because I...I'm sorry, I don't know!!

[And it's not going to get any better for them, is it?]
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[personal profile] superordinary 2014-02-04 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay. See you in a bit, Ishimaru-kun.

[ With that said, he'll be waiting for Ishimaru to head back to the house. ]

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