doctor_dragoon | 002 . : Okumura Yukio [VIDEO]

[Yukio’s centered in the feed, having turned the camera on purposely this time. He’s wearing the same black uniform jacket that he arrived in, but there are dark circles forming beneath his eyes that weren’t there a few days ago. Not that he was sleeping terribly well before his arrival in Nesreca (or... ever, really), but the sudden relocation has been exceedingly stressful for him.

He’s smiling, though. Now that he’s had a chance to acclimate it’s time for some more questions, and there’s no reason to be unpleasant about it.]

I’m curious to know just what assets we have to work with in this place. I understand that food and supplies are difficult to come by, so I would appreciate some more information about Credinta, as well as what may be available on this side of the river.

[His expression turns a bit more serious.]

For those of you who have been trapped here longer... Have any of you encountered either Libitina or her master in person?

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tothelastbreath

[He scratches at a cheek in answer, and going by that pained smile, Allen probably considers this a personal problem -- or perhaps more of a personal failing.]

Moderately? Karkat knows how to build the water system, and the generator's easy enough to—[ ...turn on ]—use, but we've only made marginal progress with it.

[It goes without saying that the lack of tools and materials is a problem too.]

Credinta is headed by a mayor, though I'm sure he can't be the only one governing a city of that size. He seems very determined to keep us out. The one time he made an appearance, I tried speaking to him but never received a reply. As for their security measures, I see Karkat's already given you a summary.

[ frowning now ] We woke up to him standing by our bedsides a few months ago. [ Lovely, that. ] He didn't say a thing, just disappeared before anyone could do anything. As you've already heard, he—[ that taut quality to his voice is back in full force ]—murdered someone as an example, then took away our ability to speak for a week. We couldn't type on the communicators either.

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doctor_dragoon

[Well, that cuts out any hope of possible cooperation. And, y'know, he possibility of arrest and imprisonment. Definitely don't want that.]

Karkat will be the one with the broken caps lock, then...

[They're wearing matching frowns now. Yukio is absolutely convinced that this 'master' can't possibly be a ghost.]

Did he appear human?

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tothelastbreath

[This, Mister, is the most uncertain look.]

He broke something? [ Oh, Karkat. Not in a fit of rage, Allen hopes, because you seem more practical than that; but he'll cover you anyway, just in case. ] Ah— He gets a little carried away at times, but he usually means well.

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tothelastbreath

And... Not anymore. According to Credinta's records, he lived there about a century ago. You can barely tell what or who he used to be now.

[He hesitates, trying to think of how to put it.]

His face was horribly disfigured, the flesh looked like it was dripping off. [ beat ] I don't think the changes stopped at the surface.

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doctor_dragoon

[O-Oh, Allen. Yukio looks confused for a moment before he realizes just what Allen's talking about.] Ah-... no. I meant how he types in all capital letters.

... That sounds more like a ghoul than a ghost... [But it still doesn't explain he power he wields.

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tothelastbreath

Oh.

[...No, he doesn't really get the connection between this and the phrase Yukio used, but it's good to know nothing needs fixing.]

It's a form of expression for him, I think. [ Aside from his colourful ranting. ] It seems to be common for people from his world.

[He doesn't think to clarify 'trolls', because to him, they're all people.]

They're definitely supernatural beings of some sort, though. Perhaps we'll get further by finding out who he was before he became what he is now. The records from Credinta said he managed to kill everyone in Nesreca with only Libitina's help, and that's when he was presumably still human.

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doctor_dragoon

[He nods.]

Walker-san, you don't happen to know if there is a particular religious affiliation set in place in Credinta, do you? [Important to know with most supernatural beings. The culture that created the demon is usually the one that can kill it.]

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tothelastbreath

[That... Is a good question. He really should have thought of it, not because he believes Teux to be a product of religion, but because—]

I'm afraid not, but Ma— My mentor's been there—[ is there ]—for a considerable amount of time, so he may know. I'll be sure to ask him if you don't find out first.

[Which is an entirely plausible prospect, considering how little he sees of Cross. A considering pause, then.]

You don't suppose we should be finding out about the occult too, do you?

[—it may have something to do with the source of his powers.]

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doctor_dragoon

Been there? Does he stay in Credinta?

[And another nod. Good Allen. You're following his train of thought nicely.]

Definitely. The more we know about the environment he came from, but more we know about him by proxy.

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tothelastbreath

Ah, no.

[Though he might as well. Allen glances away for a second. clearly embarrassed and seemingly by mere association.]

He just prefers to be there when he can, despite the risks. [ drily: ] You could say he didn't take very well to this side of the river.

[ hitching on a rueful smile ] Then it looks like we may have to make a trip over there ourselves.

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doctor_dragoon

... He must blend in very well to escape arrest.

[Yukio's seen that wall and is just a little doubtful of his own ability to enter the city unnoticed.]

... Are there any points where their security is weaker and entrance easier?

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tothelastbreath

[No, Yukio, his master is about as discreet as a raging bonfire, but he is terribly sneaky about it. People are usually so charmed or so intent on punching his face in, they don't think to question him, and Allen supposes having Maria around helps.

...

He's too insufferable to be arrested, that's what he is.

All of this is manifesting in Allen's expression as the flattest lineface.]

Very. [ MOVING ON. ] Several of us have been there a couple of times for supplies.

[Stealing for survival, he means.]

I can show you during their patrol shifts.

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doctor_dragoon

[Okaaaaay.

Yukio gets that. He doesn't like it, but with circumstances as they are it's pretty much unavoidable.]

I would appreciate that.

... Are there any other cities?

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tothelastbreath

I'm sure there are, but they're distant enough that we haven't been able to attempt searching with all the monthly distruptions getting in the way. Some friends of mine are planning to go looking soon, though.

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doctor_dragoon

Hmm... has anyone been able to find any maps in Credinta? They would be much more reliable than just wandering blindly...

On top of that, a city so far from everything else is bound to rely in incoming shipments for certain things. Any information of that sort could be useful as well.

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tothelastbreath

Not yet, but they can't be that hard to come by. A bookstore should have some.

[Pauses, rubbing the back of his head. This bit hasn't so much as occurred to him.]

Er... How is that relevant, if I may ask?

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doctor_dragoon

[You're dealing with someone who actually, y'know... went to school, Allen. Try to keep up.]

If supplies are delivered to the city, there might be maps with the routes suppliers take. [And the part where they might learn when shipments are. For... gathering supplies. >>;]

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tothelastbreath

[Gosh darn you and your fancy education, mister.

That gets a bit of a blank stare from Allen, who's still trying to apply this to their hunt for Libitina and her master, but let it not be said that he isn't quick or resourceful. The word 'supplies' triggers a gear-shift soon enough, and it's clear by the downward turn of his mouth — unhappy, but definitely not unwilling — that he's caught on. Although he's not too keen on the idea of making off with shipments of supplies, with winter just a few months away and its threat of possibly rendering even fishing impossible, it would do them well to stock up in advance.]

[ a quick nod ] Would the docks be a good place to look?

[It doesn't occur to him to look for an airport. They don't have those back home.]

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doctor_dragoon

[He started high school this year and everything.

Now, now, Allen, it's mostly the routes he's after... not that stocking up isn't a good idea. Whole shipments, though? That's probably not a good idea. Nor is it good for anyone's conscience.]

Yes. Do you know if there's a landing strip anywhere near the city?

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tothelastbreath

[What's a high school, Yukio. Are those the same as public schools, Dame schools, and Sunday schools.

They're on the same page then! Everyone gets to eat more with minimal guilt.]

A landing... Pardon?

[What an image.]

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doctor_dragoon

[Siiiiigh. Just sit and let him teach you, dude.

Yukio blinks, a bit confused himself for a moment. Ah, but wait! Time-shenanigans were mentioned during initial explanations of this place, and if people can be pulled from different worlds, why not significantly different times?]

... A place where planes land? [Definitely questioning. You do know what planes are, right?]

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tothelastbreath

[He catches that questioning tone and shrugs lightly in reply, a silent 'wish I could'.]

[ hedging, definitely hedging: ] Are they ships of some sort?

[Granted, people usually say 'dock', but he can't think of anything else.

Where he's from, gliders and hot air balloons are the pinnacle of aviation science. The word 'aeroplane' did exist, but actual usage in daily life was fairly unheard of. It doesn't even occur to Allen that 'plane' could be short for something else.]

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doctor_dragoon

[Alright, this planning session has been derailed so that Allen may be taught things that Yukio never would have thought he'd have to teach people.]

Airplanes. Methods of transport that fly through the air.

... What year is in where you're from, Walker-san?

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tothelastbreath

[Don't worry, they'll get back to it eventually. Allen will make sure of it if Yukio doesn't beat him to it first.]

[ grey eyes rounding ] Like hot air balloons, you mean? Ah, it's—[CENSORED FOR TROLLSHINO'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN EXACT YEAR]—back home.