[Journal Post]

[last_sundust]

I am... unused to this method of communication.

But, Miss Mikata and Mister Kantai, I believe you wish to be addressed...

I have somethings of yours.

::Attached is a picture of Adam and Power Tool tied up in restraint, with Adam looking comically belligerent.:::

Comments

[isdragonlady]

I'll at least help carry him until we get to at least the community, will it be a problem to get him the rest of the way there?

[last_sundust]

I see no reason to dissuade you from temporarily making yourself the jester, if it is what pleases you, my dear warlord.

[becomeanwarrior]

I understand. Hopefully Noriko can do something.

In the meantime, take a bonus and a week's worth of paid time off. You can cash it in now or use it as an extra buffer for your honeymoon.

...Also if you wanna go out to try and at least drink away some of the oncoming headache I'll buy.

[becomeanwarrior]

Excellent, because Van Der Aart is not gonna live this one down for...

three weeks? Maybe a month. We'll see how quick the material gets old.

[thefrozenstorm]

It depends on if he cooperates or not, but I'll manage. I can make the ground ice and drag him easier that way.

[last_sundust]

Ah. Yes. I haven't done introductions. I am Bujin Hirume, now Bujin Hirume ex Machina. I am the living avatar and heart of what you call "Machine World". It-we-I, have been dubbed "The Eternal Engine Empire of Automekanika". I am the current ruler of that world, succeeding from Psycho Shocker and Machine King, after the former was killed by the latter, and I... for lack of a better term, 'ate' the latter.

[isdragonlady]

Adam won't cooperate and you know it.

[becomeanwarrior]

If either of you run into further trouble within the community grounds, I can also help you closer to Noriko's estate. Just feel free to call me to let me know you need assistance.

[thefrozenstorm]

That's... certainly a more unique name than "Machine World". I have to wonder who coined that name originally...

But fair enough. It's nice to meet you. I am Kantei, Sekou, but you can call me "Seku". Most anyone does, anyway.

[thefrozenstorm]

Right, so his bottom will get cold. He can live with that for a while.

[isdragonlady]

You know what.

What the hell.

Let's go get drunk and mess around.

I need this. Especially if I'm going to be dragging and driving his ass to Kaikori.

[thefrozenstorm]

Noted. Thank you for the offer.

[becomeanwarrior]

I promise I'll try and keep you from doing anything too embarrassing.

Or, barring that, I promise not to tell anyone what happens.

[last_sundust]

My warlord... ah, the one you would refer to as Onni Haita. It is a stand-in as the true name of the world is effectively unrenderable in human speech due to being non-human in nature. I feel compelled to call you Sorcerer of Ice, but if you wish.

[last_sundust]

I wouldn't mind hearing it. I'm afraid most of the humor might fail me, but since this ascension, I feel more... active?

[thefrozenstorm]

That works too, honestly, but it might get sorta lengthy for casual conversation.

[isdragonlady]

Embarrassing is fine.

I need to blow off a ton of steam anyways.

And I'd rather do it in your presence.

[becomeanwarrior]

...I'm touched, honestly.

Let's go make some poor choices.

[last_sundust]

Sorcerer would be short enough.

But again, if we can do anything, do let us know.

However, I have 0 interest in this Van Der Aart being the continued champion of my world if he continues to strike at me, the heart of said world.

One does not allow a scorpion to remain in one's presence if one keeps being stung.

[becomeanwarrior]

Honestly it's charming, in its own way. Sometimes I have to explain myself more than I would normally, but I really don't mind.

And yeah, so I've noticed! You seem less.. lethargic or just wrapped up in your usual pensiveness.

[becomeanwarrior]

Hey, the least I can do is act as a lightningrod for ambient Noriko energy. ...And also hired muscle to drag a particularly stubborn sack of potatoes we both call a friend.

[last_sundust]

I feel a sense of ... aggression...? I'm not very imaginative as I've noted. but I feel more at peace with myself. More desirous to repair my world, to be active in the world. I no longer feel the desire to extinguish myself. The guilt feels... there but, lessened.

[becomeanwarrior]

...You honestly have no idea how relieved I am to hear that. Honestly, a little aggression is... warranted? Especially give you -were- just attacked.

[last_sundust]

Is it truly that wondrous to your ears? It's more of an aggression to exert my influence.

[becomeanwarrior]

Hearing that your guilt has lessened enough to not consider that is rather relieving for someone who worried about you constantly, you know.

...I might be biased but I don't see much wrong with that.