SO I THOUGHT I'D DROP BY AND DO THIS THING hi

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Player Name: Nami
Are you new?: Not really? Im not in game right now
Character Name: Shu Ouma
Character Fandom: Guilty Crown


[Shu was walking around Luceti while gathering his thoughts. He was rather stressed out because of things that were going on in his original world.

How should he lead? Should he be like Gai and use other people to accomplish his goals? Or should he try to do things his own way? Shu found himself at a loss of what to do. He wasn't decisive or brave and he found himself being unfit to lead. Shu's distress was quite clear on his expression. He wanted someone to talk to so he could take his mind off of this. ]


Excuse me? Do you have a moment? Can we talk? You don't mind do you?

[He wasn't saying this to anyone in particular. If someone just stopped to listen to him talk for a moment he would feel grateful.]

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[Shu's momentarily stunned because a guy just appeared out a tree.

Although, Shu eventually realizes that it's rude to be so surprised by a guy who's offering to help out so he quickly changes his expression. Instead of looking so stunned Shu smiles instead.]

Oh, I was wondering if you could show me around Luceti for a while. I'd feel bad for making you do it so you don't have to.

It's just that...[How does he word this? At times like this he wishes that he weren't so socially awkward.]

Not everything has been going well in my world. There's too many problems there and I'm actually lucky to be here. [Shu's trying to be brutally honest about this. He thinks that he won't get anywhere if he lies after all.]

I want to take a look around while I can.

[hero_of_smiles]

[Have no fear, Shu. Cross'll counter that social awkwardness with uh...socialness!

He's not too surprised by the stunned look. In fact, it was kind of the reaction he was hoping for. The request isn't much of a bother either, in fact, it gets a grin out of the brunette here.]

Hm? Sure thing, man. I was getting kind of bored hanging upside down for hours anyways.

[and he'll just leap out of the tree back onto his feet. As for this boy's problems...]

If you want to talk about what's going on while I show you around, that's cool. I mean, it can suck dealing with stuff on your own. Especially if you're alone here.

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[Does Cross normally spend that much time in trees? Shu's starting to wonder about his hobbies.]

What were you doing in a tree anyways? Do you mind if I ask?

[He's getting curious now.]

I appreciate what you're doing. We haven't exchanged name's have we? [Shu offers Cross a friendly handshake.] I'm Shu Ouma.

your shu is looking perfect so far /thumbs up

[hero_of_smiles]

[The question just makes the boy ponder for a moment. He places a hand to his chin, looking as if he were in deep thought. It only takes a second to figure out the answer.]

Mostly bored. Didn't feel like reading so I thought I'd hang out in a tree for a bit and look out at the village. Then just sitting up there got boring so I decided to hang upside down.

[The offer of a handshake just makes his grin broader. Unintentionally he'll take Shu's hand with his metal prosthetic hand. Still putting forth all his cheerfulness.]
It's no problem really. Helping out and stuff is kind of my thing.

It's still nice to meet you, Shu. My name's Cross Blanchard.

aw thanks and yay /o/

[kindking]

[Well that seemed like a perfectly normal response to Shu.]

Did you notice anything strange while you were looking at the village? [He's completely aware of the fact that Luceti's no normal village at least.]

It's a pleasure to meet you too. [Shu definitely notices Cross's prosthetic hand. He figures that's impolite to inquire about it seeing as how they just met. For now he'll just keep his curiosity to himself.]

no probs!

[hero_of_smiles]

Other than the usual scenery? Not much sadly. Unless this an experiment and they altered our perception again...than I really wouldn't notice anything different.

[These are obvious comforting things to newbies, obviously.

Okay, it was time to play up the energy! Guides always needed to be full of energy! And he wanted to give Shu the best tour of his life.]

Okay, 'nough talking! Where shall we begin our tour of the somewhat wondrous, Luceti? Battledome? Lake? Welcome center? Your pick.

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[Hearing about experiments frightens Shu a bit. He doesn't necessarily show his fear on his face though. It might be hard for Cross to notice it immediately. ]

Can you normally tell when you're being experimented on?

[Shu gets lost in his own thoughts until Cross speaks up again.]

They had a Battledome here? That sounds dangerous. Let's go with something more friendly? Maybe a lake?

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[There's very few cues Cross can pick up on in this case. The only thing that seems odd is Shu going silent for a few moments. However, experiments were never a pleasant experience, at least for the most part.]

Sometimes. They do weird things as much as they do scary things. One time, whenever I sneezed, I made things into candy.

And the Battledome isn't as dangerous as it sounds. Just a place to train all. Totally non-lethal! But, sure. Lake's pretty good spot to start with...It'll take a couple hours though.

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Didn't you ever get annoyed? [That sounds so inconvenient, Shu feels bad.]

That's fine. [He nods and smiles in response to that.]

We should get going soon, shouldn't we? I'm not in a hurry or anything like that. It's just that I'd prefer to get there before nightfall.

[hero_of_smiles]

Of course I did. Who wouldn't? The Molasses are a bunch of jerks that need a good punch in the face. [lowly he grumbles:]My beautiful arm was turned into candy for a whole week...

Ah, right! Okay! Just follow me! We shouldn't get lost...! I think.

[Hopefully, his sense of direction has improved since last time.]

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They might need more than a punch in the face and I'm not sure.

[He pauses for a moment, thinking about it.]

I've got it! Someone who likes candy.

Or not. [He immediately drops that thought.]

Understood, I'll follow you. Wait, what do you mean by "I think" We aren't going to get lost, are we?

[hero_of_smiles]

...I hope you're not implying what I think you are.

['Cause Killing is wrong man.]

Wait, huh? What are you talking about? [Seriously, what?]

Uh, well, by I think I mean I'm PRETTY sure we won't get lost? I've been studying my geography of this place so we totally shouldn't end up somewhere.

Possibly.

[He's terrible with directions. Run, Shu, run.]

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What do you mean? [Shu smiling because he's clueless. He doesn't have the slightest idea of what he could have possibility implied with that statement.]

Forget about it. It's nothing important, really.

I was just thinking of all sorts of different things and my mind slipped. If Gai were here he wouldn't get lost. We have to be better than this, come on. I'll help you out. [Or try to.]

With the both of us, we can't get lost, right?

What did you study exactly?[Yeah, no. Shu's not buying that story though. It sounds too unconvincing.]

[hero_of_smiles]

Ah, nothing.

[Yup dropping it now. And then there's a name that's dropped that sounds somewhat familiar.]
Wait a sec, hold the phone. Gai? Are you talkin' about that blond jerk that hangs around the village?

['Cause that's more important now.]

Oh, uh, yeah. Totally! Guess if we just smoosh our brains metaphorically together we won't get lost.

Well, Ya know...this and that...and this.[Pause.]

I can navigate the village pretty good.

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There's only one who'd...[So how does Cross know Gai? That's impossible. Shu killed Gai himself.]

Are you trying to tell me he's here? The Gai I know is pushy and rude and he does whatever he wants. It can't be the same Gai.

[Nope. It must be some different Gai with the same name.]

Let's go with your way then. [Shu doesn't even completely trust Cross's methods yet. He's just saying that because he doesn't want to be rude and say no.]

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If you know him, then yeah I am. Sounds exactly like the person I talked to awhile back. A lot, a lot like him.

[Anyways, he'll shrug it off.]

Right, just trust me on this.

Aaaand even if we do get lost we can call it a camping trip.

[And off he goes. Marching ahead.]

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But, what would Gai be doing here? [He sounds tense. After all, if Gai's here then that means that Shu will have to talk with him eventually. ]

What did you talk about?

[Shu can't be as easy going as Cross! He's not okay with this idea.]

Get serious, it's not safe to go camping out in the middle of no where. There's too much risk involved and you'd just be leaving yourself wide open to possible danger. Aren't you concerned?

[hero_of_smiles]

I dunno, what are any of us doing here? This place takes anybody from anywhere.

[He takes note of the tension, but is unsure of why it's there to begin with. At Shu's question, he frowns mentally. He'd rather not get into it. Especially with a newbie.]

We just had a uh...difference of opinions. [If not bombing cultists vs bombing them wasn't different enough.

Cross just shrugs a bit at Shu's line of logic.]

Way I see it, we're completely safe. The only thing out in the forest is wild animals and none of them really get close. 'sides even if it were an animal I could take it. And if a person? Still could take them.

[If they didn't have powers...

Still, he'd rather not risk a potential friend.]

If you don't want to go it's fine with me. Far be it from me to push you into something that makes you uncomfortable.

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Even if they're dead? [He's making the most serious expression. ]

That's normal for him. [Gai used to get into arguments constantly. Shu dismisses it as something that's not important.]

Gai had a thing for getting into trouble and starting arguments left and right. It was normal for him back in our world. I can't believe he's up to no good again.

Some things will never change.

[When Cross words it that way Shu can't help but feel bad.]

Thanks for understanding. I'm not used to this sort of thing, really. I'd be too worried to be able to go to bed at night.

[hero_of_smiles]

From what I hear, ye-

[and then he turns to Shu at the realization:]

Hold on a sec! Are you saying this Gai you know may be dead where you're from?

[After all, why ask a question like that? Oh and he's asking more questions with questions.]

If they are the same person, they need a good smack in the face.

[And then there's a shrug.]

It's cool. First experience in a whole new world can be a bit jarring.