Video 09 || We Got The Beat

[spaztastic]

Ugh...

[The video clicks on to Shiki looking rather less than presentable. The disheveled hair and clothes, the dirt and grime that was smudged on her face, the way she was struggling to catch her breath. She had been fighting the noctare alone and she just found the opportunity to duck into an abandoned building and take a breather before going out again.

She had to know who else got trapped into this world like she did hence this broadcast. Shiki could only hope that her friends were safe back in Somarium]

H-hey, can anyone hear me?

[She takes a deep breath, trying in vain to keep her breathing calm.]

Um, Shiki here. I-I need to know how many of us got stuck here. [a beat, her tone becomes more urgent] I also need to know if... if you're safe.

[She brushes the hair out her face while trying to put on a brave face. Try as she might, she can't hide that wince she makes when she tries to shift in her seat.]

Please. Please I need to know.

[And the feed cuts.]

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[lilcharmedwitch.livejournal.com]

I'm quite all right.

[spaztastic]

Oh, uh [Maybe she should have filtered her message better. Whoops.] that's good to hear. What's your name?

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[ofredemption.livejournal.com]

Shiki?

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[spaztastic]

Haseo? [She sits up a little too quickly, making her wince again.] Haseo, where are you?? Are you okay?! Is Atoli with you?

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[ofredemption.livejournal.com]

Yeah, she's alright. She's not on this side. We're behind a building right

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[ofredemption.livejournal.com]

We're okay for now. What about you?

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[dere-reiten.livejournal.com]

Ne! What's going on here?!

[There's a twelve year old cat boy on screen, running]

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[spaztastic]

That nightmare lady, ugh she messed things up. Whoever's in this dreamscape is trapped--

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[spaztastic]

[Why yes, she just noticed the ears.]

... Are you a friend of Ritsuka's?

[What are priorities?]

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[dere-reiten.livejournal.com]

[He stops running and tilts his head]

You know Ritsuka?

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[spaztastic]

Uh-huh! Though it's been a while since I last talked to him...

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[soulsymmetrical]

Shiki? I'm here along with the rest from my world [one more than he would have liked and two less since they've returned home, but what can you do?] but more importantly, are you all right?

[that was the more important question. she looked pretty beat up.]

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[spaztastic]

Kid? [She heaves a sigh of relief.] Thank goodness...

[Manages a smile but it looks rather feeble than her usual.] Wha, I'm fine. Just a little [deep breath] tired.

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[soulsymmetrical]

[he's kind of frowning at you, Shiki.]

You shouldn't be fighting alone. If you're somewhere safe, just stay there and rest until someone can help you.

[ifeelsoepic.livejournal.com]

Shiki?

[That didn't sound good... and she didn't look that good either-]

I'm fine. Where are you?

[spaztastic]

Neku...

Um, I'm in here, that "dreamscape" the nightmare lady ruined. What about you?

[componere.livejournal.com]

All accounted for over here. [He doesn't sound convinced. HI FAVOURITE PERSON.

He's given you long enough, right? ]

[spaztastic]

... Where are you, number one or number two?

[You might want to rethink that, Joshua.]

[componere.livejournal.com]

That'd depend on the context. Which you're unfortunately not giving me enough of.

[ Can you tell he really isn't SURE what's going on?

Take this for granted and have the upper hand, Shiki ;; ]

[likearhino]

[Here's Beat looking worse for wear himself. But forget that!]

Shiki? Where you at, yo? I ain't seen you or Phones 'round!

[spaztastic]

Beaaat! Not so loud!

[She nervously peeks over, seeing a shadow on the floor of the building. Releasing that breath she was holding in when it passed by.]

I don't know where I am. I ducked into the first building I saw. And I just talked to Neku. He's here too.

[likearhino]

[Okay, hushed tones, he can attempt to do that. He's... just not very good at it.]

Phones is here, too? [He lets out a rather loud groan.] Greeaaat. All we missin' now is for priss-ass to show is ugly mug.

[royalseashells.livejournal.com]

Shiki! Are you okay? I guess you're on the Dreamscape?

[spaztastic]

I'm okay, Kairi. [For now, anyway.] Yeah. This isn't what I signed up for.

[royalseashells.livejournal.com]

[She's still worried, you know.]

I know. I didn't go, but... so much has happened. It must be so tough for you guys. I wish there was something we could do to help.