Chapter 1: Arrival - [Video]

[wishmadeinfire]

[A strange sight pops up on the video monitor. The video itself is somewhat skewed, as if the device is laid at an angle, but the image itself is clear. It seems to be a large, open area - perhaps the library or the cafeteria, but that much is unclear. In the display is a person with long, elf-like ears, floor length black hair, and dressed in

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[Video]

[losthistorian]

[The video feed clicks on and a surprised Lavi shows himself. He looks pretty ragged and worn down, red hair a mess and a half-healing cut on his cheek]

There's life on this side, don't be worryin'.

That was pretty impressive n' all~ I hate to tell ya that th' whole place's an asylum... [a pause]

Well.. it's s'posed t' be but doesn't really look it..

[Video]

[wishmadeinfire]

[Ashura blinks in surprise to see another face, and the frowns at the blood and the tattered appearance. So, he was not the only one being attacked...]

And asylum? I'm afraid I don't understand. And if I am not being rude - you are?

[Just sort of hoping that speaking works, by the way, this little contraption is beyond him. He totally got the video on by accident.]

[Video]

[losthistorian]

S'hard to completely explain it all at th' moment... [a small sigh and he runs a hand through his hair]

I'm Lavi. One of th' many residents here at th' current place 'ere.

Where are ya at th' moment?

[Video]

[wishmadeinfire]

I see. I am Ashura-ou.

[He pauses to look around, examining the area, and again showing no real concern for the fact there is a trembling pile of Kumora Assassin still burning not far from him.]

It's a large, open area, and I see long benches. Perhaps the smell of food, too.

[plasma_de]

A new person. It must be a fad here.

Well, at least you have powers. It might help with battling all those monsters.

[wishmadeinfire]

[He's clearly surprised to hear someone's voice.]

Ah, I see. So then these monsters are not part of the natural, accepted landscape?

whoops forgot to do this!! ;-; [video]

[plasma_de]

[the screen jerks a little as she laughs derisively]

Apparently not. But it makes things more interesting, don't you think?

[Video]

[wishmadeinfire]

[The returning look says he disagrees.]

I could have done without, thank you.

At the risk of sounding rude - you are?

[shakingbaltic]

I-it has g-gotten so much w-worse lately, I h-hope that you will be a-alright.

[wishmadeinfire]

Oh... well, thank you for your concern. Are you aware of why I was attacked on sight?

[shakingbaltic]

Th-they all seem to want to injure p-people.

[wishmadeinfire]

I see. So, there is no chance of reasoning with them?

[alwaysmad]

....Another firebender?

They're all over the place.

[wishmadeinfire]

These creatures you mean?

[alwaysmad]

Yeah.

[there's a pause, it's a long shot...but he'll ask]

You would'nt happen to be a firebender?

[wishmadeinfire]

[Ashura blinked, mulling the word over.]

Well, I suppose you could call me that. My Talent is fire, after all.