video; un: shouto

[swellter]

My name's Shouto Todoroki. I'm a student from UA and a recent arrival to Trench. I wasn't in the other place, Deerington, I think they call it, but I'm supposed to be a Sleeper like them. 

[ Not that he understands what that means exactly. Too many questions brew in his head. Too  many new experiences, including waking up as a squid in the ocean which disturbs him less than what he's found out about this place. Blood magic. At least that's what it seems to him. He's still grappling with all the information thrown at him and there's conflict in his eyes, not obvious but visible. Unwilling to reveal anymore he leaves it there. He needed to make himself visible in case someone from his world was here and with that accomplished, he falls back to something more mundane and easy to grasp. Besides, he needs a place to sleep. ]

The abandon homes. Someone said we can claim one for our own. Is that true? 

Comments

[swellter]

[ Not one to pry into others' affairs, Shouto takes that to mean he's got people he can depend on and leave it that focusing on the architecture instead. ]

The architecture reminds me of the castles from the Edo Period in Japan. Those are old but in good shape. Maybe the houses aren't well kept here.

[swornto]

Japan? [Wow, they really are from different places! Oz is impressed and curious, but tempers his urge to quiz Shouto. There's a time and a place for that.]

Hmm, you might be on to something there. Or maybe there aren't enough people to keep them nice? Either way! Finding a safe one might be a hassle, huh? Want to check them out together?

[swellter]

The castles have a large staff to keep them up and running so that would make sense.

[ It takes him all of two seconds to think about the offer before he's nodding. ]

Two sets of eyes are better than one. I can meet you where you are if you'd like.

[swornto]

It does, doesn't it? But in that case, you'll want a place that a single person can manage?

[Or does Shouto long for housemates? Oz can't imagine wanting to be alone.]

That would be great. My bunny friend has shown me that we can teleport? Those lil'guys in the bag can help. Why don't we try to pick the same spot? [And meet each other halfway, he'd say, like equals.]

[swellter]

I don't need a lot of space. Something small is enough.

[ He's used to his dorm room now. Better than the inner house he spent his childhood in, separated from his siblings. If it's just him, a small place is all he needs.

He peers down at his bag where the tiny zombie lies in wait. It's not wailing now, but if he opens the bag it'll start to make noise. It's an odd thing, traveling by lamp. He's done it twice now, and both times it's felt strange, but it is the fastest way to travel here. ]

What location do you want to meet?

[swornto]

Hmmm~ Have you tried the 'Cellar Door' district yet? It seemed pretty busy the last time that I visited. If we work our way out from there, we can maybe balance 'abandoned house' with 'safety in numbers,' or something?

[swellter]

[ He takes a moment to think about it before nodding. ]

I haven't been there before but if it's a heavily trafficked area then it's likely safe. It's a good place to start, I can meet you there now if you're ready.

[swornto]

Yep, I'm all ready to go!

[He's getting used to the creepy lamp friends.]

I'll see you in a minute!

Action

[swellter]

[ A nod in return and Todoroki closes the device to peer down at his bag with the little creature stowed away hiding away from the world. When he opens his bag, gloomy moan echoes from the zombie-like figure inside. ]

Can I use you one more time?

[ He asks, feeling as if he should. The creature keeps moaning but sways back and forth in a steady movement that he takes to mean he has no real objection with its movements calm but gloomy. ]

Right.

[ Todoroki gently takes him out and begins the process of traveling by lamplight again. Soon three swaying skeleton-like figures join the first and Todoroki gets swept up in the magic arriving at the destination a few minutes after his talk with Oz. Giving himself a moment to process the abrupt change of scenery with newly minted sounds and smells is a little overwhelming. He looks around searching for a head of blonde hair as he steps away from his spot of arrival to search for him. ]