the general - day zero.

[foxhounds]

THE GENERAL day zero Ivan has told you what you're meant to do in the coming days, and she's also told you that there's an hour before other souls will start washing up on the shores. She has to leave to prepare, but you're all together in the lobby of the mansion. Take it as a chance to meet each other and get to know the people you'll be working with.

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[unrulyprincess]

[Overall, she has to say she's not impressed. Sure, dying is... well, terrifying, and daunting, and it's taking up a great portion of her mind right now, but she's trying to avoid that, so instead here's Clarine striding right up to her fellow General aka you, poor soul, and sticking her finger in your face and:]

Well, you certainly don't look like the sort that's capable of being a General.

[what a nice, friendly person]

[hopefragment]

Wha-- hey!

[This is a lot of abuse for someone recently-dead, and still with no more information than he'd had while he was alive. It's so true though, he's literally a high schooler with a super-harmless looking face.]

[unrulyprincess]

Just look at you.

[friendly!! So friendly!! (Or maybe this is how she copes with realizing she's dead.....)]

You're incredibly sloppy. A General is supposed to be the sort capable of inspiring people, not...fading into the background!

[meatery]

[Gi-ne seems more amused than offended, at least. And any distraction from thinking about her death is a good one, though she still looks very tense and worried.]

Probably because I'm not. [So reassuring.] But we're just here to kill people, not lead them, so it should be okay.

[unrulyprincess]

[She's trying not to think about that, okay....

But... Wow???]

Just to kill people? How can you say such a thing so plainly?

[A beat]

I mean...true, we have no other choice...and it is for their and our own good...but even so, that is a terrible thing to say!

[wartorns]

[Says the little girl to the giant man. But instead of reacting with a stubborn huff or anger, he just looks sheepish. Is she for real?]

And you do?

[unrulyprincess]

Well--

[A beat, and she glances away, also sheepish]

No. Not as such. My brother Klein, certainly, but I...

[...AHEM.]

R-regardless, I was talking about you. [ah yes, a Mature Individual.]

[meatery]

[Gi-ne is perched on the windowsill, leaning against the glass and looking out in the direction of the beach. Someone has to play lookout, after all.]

I wonder how strong they are?

[wartorns]

Not strong enough.

[Not for this. This is just barbaric in his opinion.]

[meatery]

Probably not. [Sighs. She's not keen on this either.] It doesn't seem fair. Why do we get to know what's going on and they don't?

[hijiwanwan]

General, huh... A nice title.

[ Honestly, he's shocked with the entire predicament, however he can't let it get to his mind right now. If there's anything he has to do is get back to the Shinsengumi... He really wasn't in the mood for this, but if he must; he has no choice. ] Alright, who do we have here? Hm...

[ He surveys the group, trying to make his first impressions- they weren't very good ones either. ] Listen up! State names, tell me what you can do. Are you even prepared for this commitment? I don't have time for people who will put only half their heart into this.

[meatery]

[Ah, so here's the guy who thinks he's going to take charge... Gi-ne's not sure how comfortable she is being bossed around by an alien, but no sense making a fuss right away.]

[She raises her hand from her perch on the windowsill.] Gi-ne. I'm a saiyan [cook] warrior.

[Apparently, that's enough said?]

[hijiwanwan]

Hohh, a warrior you say? [ He's impressed, female warriors aren't something you see everyday (For Hijikata at least). He's interested, nonetheless. ]

I suppose we'll see you prove that on the field, correct? Well, I'm Toshizou Hijikata. [ He raises an eyebrow at Gi-ne, he might as well ask, right? ] And a 'saiyan', is that your faction?

[unrulyprincess]

Excuse you! [ah yes, there's a shrill, rude voice....]

It is incredibly rude to demand a lady's name before offering up your own!

[There are...probably more important things she could focus on right now, and yet...here we are...]

[hijiwanwan]

And? I asked you a question, and I expect an answer. [ Hijikata gives the girl a piercing glare. ]

Continue to defy me and I might have to give you a punishment. If you listen... Then perhaps I can reward you. [ With his name, of course. ]

[hopefragment]

Ah-!

[Great. This guy is the leader-type, isn't he? The pushy kind, like Togami... exactly what Hinata wants to deal with. Still, though- gotta try to be confident!]

Uh, my name is Hinata Hajime. It... doesn't look like I have much of a choice, so I guess I'm committed.

[So he's committed, but only because he doesn't have any other options.]

As for what I can do...

[Uh. Huh. Well. He doesn't remember his talent even still (even after dying!?) so he's drawing a blank.]

[gravesite]

[ As if on cue, he steps forward when addressed, speaking first in a way that's rather... habitual, for him. ] I'm Tsurumaru Kuninaga. Made in the Heian era, I've been passed from owner to owner up until now. Well, that just shows how—

[ He stops to blink; once, twice, then cuts himself off with a laugh. ] Ah, haha! I forgot. That's not necessary anymore.

Still, being fully committed to this type of work... Don't you think that those who would be the most committed don't have a heart to put into this in the first place? Consider it that way— er, what was your name?

[wartorns]

[Orion is mostly wordless through the greetings, but he is often seen staring at the nearest carving of the eye. And by staring, I mean glaring angrily at it. Guess who hates the idea of being watched.]

This is wrong. [He turns around to the crowd, a grit in his teeth.] We should be honoring these comers with fair battle rather than a hunt.

[hopefragment]

[That's the main problem you have with this?!

Still, best to get to know all of his fellow generals... whether he wants to be in this position or not.]

Well, I mean... isn't hunting kind of considered honorable, too?

[He's not really sure.]

[gravesite]

[ Not staying dead after dying, well... It sure throws a wrench in his life goals. Still, he figures that it's better to grow acquainted with the other Generals within the hour that they have. It's good to know the names of the people you're working with, after all.

So he claps his hands together, offering a bright smile towards the rest of the group. ] Are we excited? To, you know, kill people.

It sounds fun, doesn't it?

[hopefragment]

You... think this is fun?

[Just what kind of people has he been stuck with, here?!]

[unrulyprincess]

Certainly not.

[Sniff! The very suggestion seems to have deeply offended her...not that that's hard.]

On all counts! What sort of crude ruffian are you?

[hopefragment]

Look...

[Alright, time for Hinata to shine... or something. As far as he's gathered from speaking to everyone else individually, he is so far out of his element. Like he's been cast out to sea and left to drown. Or tossed into outer space and just expected to survive!]

Do you guys seriously believe what this Ivan person told us? Like... does anyone remember having died?

[Okay, Hijikata is the exception, because Hinata is absolutely certain he's dead, but it's also possible this guy is just a really dedicated cosplayer. He's seen weirder from his classmates.]

What if she's lying?

[meatery]

[Gi-ne stares Hinata down for a moment before she glances away.] I don't remember dying.

... But I'm pretty sure I know how I did.

[unrulyprincess]

[This isn't the topic Clarine wanted to legitimately have to think about...!! But she grimaces a little, even as she ducks her head, bangs falling to cover her eyes.]

... Do you truly think such an elaborate set-up would be a lie?