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.

Comments

[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]

[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?

[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.]

[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]

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!

[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!

[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]

Well, I guess technically they're already dead so... Pretend killing them, or something.

[Frowns. This is all getting a bit metaphysical for her brain.]

[But, also a concern:] It's not that big of a deal anyway, is it? ... Have you never killed anyone before, miss?

[hopefragment]

Look, I didn't ask to end up in this situation!

[Did anyone, though...?]

I'm not a leader, but in this case... isn't "The General" just a title, anyway?

[unrulyprincess]

...Pretend killing.

[That does make it a little better, at least........... somehow.]

A-and that's not it! Don't go assuming I'm useless or anything! My name is Clarine of the House Reglay of Etruria! [that means nothing honey]

... I can fight.

[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?]

[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...]

[unrulyprincess]

W-well, neither did I! [This is a mature conversation]

Regardless, it is what we are. If we are accepting this title, we must at the very least be worthy of the part.

[Clarine takes comfort in weird things......don't question it.]

[meatery]

[She smiles comfortingly. Obviously this girl is a bit younger than she was expecting.]

That's good. Maybe you can show me your moves later. [...] And, if you want, when it's your turn to kill one of them, I'll go with you. Give you some tips.

[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.]

[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.

[unrulyprincess]

[Oh.... oh no, why is she so nice........

???? What does she do with that niceness, even after she was so rude...]

W-well.... that's--! [Ahem. She clears her throat.] If you insist... I suppose I won't say no.

But...! Don't get the wrong idea! I won't be friendly with you, just because we are in the same situation.

[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?

[wartorns]

Not strong enough.

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

[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]

[Her son is friends with Prince Vegeta, she's used to way, way worse than this. ]

[But heheheh what a cute tsundere.] Of course not! I'm a saiyan, after all, I can't blame an alien for not wanting to be friends. But it's in my best interest that you do well too. I'm Gi-ne, by the way.

[hopefragment]

[Nngk! I don't think I'm worthy of that at all!]

Still... we wouldn't have ended up in this situation if we weren't worthy of it.

[...Right?]

[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?

[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?

[wartorns]

So you were. [He crosses his arms.] Very well - if that is what you think, I will change your mind! My name is Orion, son of Highfather and warrior of New Genesis. I am a noble warrior, who fears no man, and will fight to my last breath with honor and pride!

[Said with 100% seriousness.]