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.

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[ofredemption.livejournal.com]

Shiki?

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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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[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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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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[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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[spaztastic]

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

[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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[dere-reiten.livejournal.com]

[He stops running and tilts his head]

You know Ritsuka?

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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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[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?

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[spaztastic]

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

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[spaztastic]

Okay. Please be careful Haseo. [She sighs in relief. At least Atoli's not in the Dreamscape.] I'm fine. Just a little winded. Do you want to switch to text?

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[spaztastic]

[But the Noctare came from out of nowhere. ;w;]

I-I know. [her smile turns rueful] I fought with a partner after all. [She turns to look if there aren't any monsters lurking around before speaking to Kid again.] Oooh, way ahead of you there. Ehehe... [she tries to move her leg but that makes her wince again]

[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? ]

[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!

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[soulsymmetrical]

[frowning. even. more.]

You're injured.

[statement, not a question.]

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[spaztastic]

[Sorry Kid. Shiki can be pretty stubborn when she wants to be.]

I'm fine, Kid. I've had worse. [If count dying as the worst thing that could happen to someone.] I'm not even fighting now.

[spaztastic]

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

[You might want to rethink that, Joshua.]

[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.