video; un: vivi ornitier

[ornitiers]

[He's not used anything like this before. But Vivi decides to give it a try. It seems like it would be important to learn how to do this, to talk to everyone, after all. He just added it to the list of things he is learning and is new to figuring out. Which is a rather long one, given he is only technically a few months old, but still. There's initially something akin to the dark sky, and two blinking....wait, eyes? Before the young mage shifts and tries to adjust things a little as he straightens his large hat.]

Is it....it's working? I think. Um. Hello? My name is Vivi. I'm new here, I guess? I'm still figuring this place out. I don't know if anyone has seen my friends, whether they are around here somewhere?

[Cue him holding up a drawing he did. Vivi isn't sure if it might help. But it can't hurt? He won't know unless he tries to ask? Right? He tilts his head, lowering it for a moment as he puts down the drawing and fidgets a little.]

I was told we were here to prove something. To save our home. But I'm not sure if I should be the one who was chosen. I'm not as brave as Zidane. I'm not important like Gar -- Dagger. There's lots of other black mages. So I'm not sure why me, out of everyone...?

[He's not sure if being here might somehow impact things. His short lifespan, and however long he might have left. Aware that because they had stopped the Mist, there was likely no way to create any more black mages. At least that he was aware of. He's sure that there were plenty of other, better options to bring to prove that their world was deserving enough to be saved. But he tries to shake that train of thought.]

This place is pretty amazing, though. There's so many things here that I haven't seen or done before! It's kind of exciting! Even if it is a little scary, too.


[But at least, regardless of what happens to him, he knows the others are alright. Hopes that Zidane is. Vivi isn't sure what else to say, exactly, so he pauses after a moment before fumbling to turn the feed off.]

Comments

UN: Manny | Video

[bigpoofymammoth]

[It took Manny about a few seconds to scrutinise the drawing that Vivi held up. Then, he shook his head.]

I haven’t seen anyone here who matches the appearances in your drawing. But as for why, we don’t really know. Echo pulls people in at random, with no real pattern on who gets chosen to be here.

un: vivi

[ornitiers]

[Manny looks....big. Vivi isn't sure if he can recall anything that might compare to him back home, but he can tell that the other seems far larger. He listens and tries not to look too worried or upset when Manny says he doesn't think he has seen Vivi's friends.]

Oh. Well, um. Let me know? I guess if it is more random, then that might make more sense. I'm not sure why it would choose me, otherwise.

[bigpoofymammoth]

Alright then, I'll try to keep an eye out for them.

voice | un: bahamut

[oblige]

[ So Vivi made it safely to Etraya proper. That comes as a relief to him. ]

I've not sighted your friends, but I shall notify you should that change.

[ Just as he will look out for Vax's twin, and for Aerith. He can look out for Vivi's friends as well. ]

We know not why we've been chosen, only that we are.

un: vivi

[ornitiers]

Thank you, Dion. And um, you too! If you're still looking for someone. I can keep an eye out for them. Let you know.

[He wants to offer. Even if he knows that Dion has at least some familiar faces around. There might still be others he is missing. That he wants to see again.]

I mean. If I can help, I want to. I'm just not sure what I can do, specifically.

[oblige]

I would appreciate that. [ In the case of those he might hope to find here, most he would sense the presence of, however... ] I've been watching for those from others' worlds. One is a woman with pointed ears, long dark hair, and a preference for wearing blue feathers as an adornment. I was told she answers to Vex.

[ As others had helped him keep watch for Joshua, so too will he aid them. It's only natural to do so. ]

As for the other, Aerith... I must ask Cloud for a description, but she has an affinity for flowers.

[ How had he failed to ask? Well, it's a matter easily remedied. Dion will see to it. ]

I believe we are all the same in that. We're not told how our worlds' worthiness is to be decided.

video, un: firefist

[donfire]

Hi Vivi! My name's Ace and just like you, I was brought in here some time ago.

[He waves at the video, and smiles brightly.]

i'll let you know if I see any of your friends, but if you were chosen, then that means there's something only you can do. Do everything you want to do! Also, try all the foods they offer here, they're so tasty!

un: vivi

[ornitiers]

Ace? Okay. Ace, then. But uh, something only I can do....?

[He's not sure if there is really anything. Vivi does look up to his friends, though. So, it might not be such a surprise if he isn't as confident. He's come a long way since he first met Zidane and the rest, but even still, he might need to think about that.]

Try all the food? You sound like Quina. He loves eating.

[donfire]

Yeah! There's always something only you can do, be it magic or super powers, or just cooking really tasty food!

[Ace laughs, he loves when people think of their friends!]

I love food!

un: sonia | video

[stylebythemile]

Hi Vivi, I'm Sonia. I haven't seen your friends. If I meet anyone matching those shown in your drawing, I'll be sure to let you know right away.

May I ask you something? What are black mages?

un: vivi

[ornitiers]

Sonia? Oh. If you keep an eye out, thank you. What about you? Your friends?

[He could at least offer the same in return. Try to help keep an eye out for her, her friends or family if he can.]

Black mages are like me. Back home, we're....created. Like dolls. Made to fight, so our magic is more offensive? destructive? I guess? Most black mages are fighting for Kuja. He lied, promising them that he could help them live longer.

[stylebythemile]

[Sonia sees no harm in revealing her familial relations in a dimension far removed from her own. The danger Robotnik presents to them doesn't loom here.]

My brothers, Sonic and Manic. They should each be wearing something like this.

[Gesturing to the medallion around her neck. Then, with rapt attention, she takes in his every word in answer to her question. A mage created... to destroy? Destroy what? But she knows that would be overstepping, to ask him so soon after making his acquaintance. Still, her curiosity burns.]

I see. I had no idea mages could be made like that.

UN: Dwayne ir'Dorn | Video

[will_chase_balls]

Well, you're in luck! From what I've seen so far, you probably won't need to be brave or important. So far, the only tasks I've been given have been things like sliding down slides and eating a lot of hot dogs. Are you good at eating a lot of food? Maybe that's why you were chosen.

un: vivi

[ornitiers]

Hot dogs? Eating is really more Quina's thing, I think.

[Vivi can and does eat. He's just.....not as enthusiastic about food and cooking as Quina. He's pretty sure that nobody else is quite that enthusiastic about food.]

[will_chase_balls]

Well, they also had us sliding down these 'slides' that had water flowing down them and hitting each other with pool noodles...do either of those things sound like something you might be really good at?

un: s0001

[miniroth]

I've found that people brought here might not be the bravest, or the strongest, or the most famous or any of that. But they're always the right person for the job, so don't worry, you'll do alright.

I. haven't seen your friends either, I'm sorry. But I'll keep watch. Have you caught a chocobo yet?

un: vivi

[ornitiers]

Always the right person? You think so?

[Vivi isn't so sure, but he supposes all he can do is his best. To make sure he proves that his home is worth saving. He wants to do what he can. Even if he might not be the best option. He just has to make do.]

Caught a chocobo? Um, there was some racing at that place before. But I haven't found any here yet.

[miniroth]

I know so. What you bring to this place in order to save your planet is something nobody else can do, only you.

They're around. You might have to head to the foresty regions, they just all turned up one day, but they're pretty much exactly like you'd expect. Carry some greens and they're a bit easier to catch, it's nice to have a friend even if it's a chocobo, right?

un: cc | video

[bubblegumheart]

Hi Vivi! My name is Chrissy. It's nice to meet you.

[She smiles and waves.]

That's a very nice drawing. I haven't seen any of your friends around, but I can keep an eye out if you'd like.

[It's been a year since she showed up here, and there are still a handful of people that she's looking for every so often.]

I've been here for over a year, and sometimes I still wonder why I was the one chosen for this when there are so many people who are smarter, or braver, or tougher than me. But being here has been really good in a lot of ways because it's so different than where I came from. I hope you're able to find things that you're good at here, too.

un: vivi

[ornitiers]

Chrissy? Hello.

[The mage gives her a tentative wave, relieved that people here don't seem scared of him. Probably because this place has not dealt with being attacked by black mages. He's at least grateful for that much, even as he lowers his gaze briefly when she says she hasn't seen his friends.]

Oh. That's okay. I'll keep an eye out. Um, were you missing anyone? I can help look for them, too.

[Vivi offers, before she continues and he considers.]

Different can be good....

video. @wild.flower

[hasitsthorns]

Hi, Vivi! It's working. [ Rosie smiles at the drawing but continues to even as he speaks. ]

It is a pretty cool place, isn't it? I understand how you feel though, a little. Out of all the people to pick from my world for this, I wouldn't have picked me probably. I'm not sure why Echo did, but... I'm just doing my best while I'm here!

un: vivi

[ornitiers]

[She might not be able to see his mouth smile in return, in relief that it was working. But his eyes sort of smile anyway.]

It's.....different. To home. I don't just mean the swamp where I grew up, but. The other places I'd seen, too. But I guess you're right. We just have to focus on what we can do. Do our best. For everyone back home.

[hasitsthorns]

[ Even with her better eyesight, over the network it isn't as visible. Still! The little edge of his eyes as they possibly crinkle there is noted. ]

I know it's hard, sometimes, but also all we really can do. Well, it's all I can do. [ Which is a complicated kind of matter. ]

What kind of other places did you see? I traveled a lot, too, but when I first arrived- It was on a spaceship! That was still a new one. And it just kept getting stranger, really.

video; un: shades

[laserguy]

[Oh huh, so a non-human. Cool.]

Hey, I haven't seen your friends, and don't worry about being the right person for all this. [...Because he's here and Scott doesn't think he's the right person, but that's a whole different story.]

Just know that you're here and you can eat as much junk food as you want.

un: vivi

[ornitiers]

[He is decidedly very obviously not human. Given the black of his face, the glowing eyes. But nobody seemed too bothered by it, here. So far. It's probably fine??]

...Junk food?

[Whatever that was. He might have to try it. To tell Quina, obviously.]