third ingot ♚ video - backdated to the sixth

[pastsanity]

[The feed starts. Some of you might recognize the area, others might not - it's not that popular anymore. Right now, you see, Kinzo is traversing the Ilex Forest, and he's having quite the time of it. He looks fairly roughed up, for a great number of reasons, but he looks like the reason he's turning on the feed is for reasons... other than his own safety. His expression doesn't give much away. Is he worried? Is he angry? Depending on who you are, how you last left him, you might have your own reason for believing something.]

... I... need to know something. I beg of you, those of you who have the information and answers I seek-- Regardless of the events of the past few days...

Indeed...! Regardless of impostors and fantasies and of... things of that manner... [Kinzo shakes his head, raising a hand to wipe his brow.] This is-- This is of... vital importance to me. No matter what state I am in... This is... more important than that.

[Kinzo takes a breath. A long, deep breath. He stops, to lean against a tree. Though a certain someone has compared him to the madman he is to become, this is hardly the case, and right now, more than ever, it shows through the conflicted expression on his face. His Wingull, perched on his shoulder as always, looks somewhat worried, but is otherwise silent as Kinzo keeps traveling through the trees and whatnot.]

These accursed nightmares... Of all times, must they plague me now...? And why of poor, little Maria...!? What sort of monster would even dream up such a...!? And of all times, when I must deal with that damned woman, walking around with the face of my Bice...!?

...

[Kinzo takes a deep breath. He is here for a reason. He is a soldier. He is to be the Ushiromiya head. He did not come here to vent his woes. He closes his eyes and straightens himself. That damned, disgusting witch can die for all he cares - he has far more important matters to attend to, far more worrying ones.]

Someone - no, anyone! Anyone at all! Confirm for me the locations and, more importantly, health of the following people: Ushiromiya Maria, Ushiromiya Lion, and Ushiromiya Jessica. [Kinzo pauses... shuddering? Yeah, he looks visibly disturbed about something.] It is of the utmost importance that I know, at the very least, that Ushiromiya Maria is safe and that no harm has befallen her. I would greatly appreciate this information, the sooner the better at that!

[Kinzo pauses again, looking like he greatly desires to say more, but he stops there. That's enough for now. He can ask if any others are being plagued by strange nightmares another time. For now... finding out if Maria is safe is the most important thing. ... Instead, he scowls.]

... As for any who claim to be "witches" but are not, for those who steal the faces and names of those who they are not, and to any and all other liars of this manner out there... And, of course, to any who use the title "Golden Witch" and cannot even understand the origin of such a name... If your like have fallen to the very depths of hell itself...!!

I do not mind at all. Your kind deserve all of this and more.

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[isthedeadcat]

I'm fine... And Maria is in Violet with me. I haven't heard from Jessica since the first day and she hasn't answered any other messages.


[Now, regarding EVERYTHING ELSE.] Did something happen?

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

... Keep an eye on her, Lion. Make sure she stays safe. [That is all he'll say on the topic of Maria for the moment. As for Jessica...] ... Perhaps... Her sentence in this wasteland was far shorter than our own.

[HA HA HA oh yes.] ... Lion. You are... unique, among these grandchildren I have discovered here. You are... The blood of Beatrice flows through your veins. I can tell this without question. There is... love there. [he closes his eyes. With Lion, it's... kind of like Bice, and Kinzo can kind of be okay, even if it's only because of a scenario he's put together in his own mind.] Because of that, I have trusted you... ... it is now time for you to prove to me I was not misguided in placing that trust in you.

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[isthedeadcat]

I will keep her safe. About Jessica... I suppose that only time can answer that.

[There is a pause before Lion speaks again.] You have spoken with her, right? With that Beatrice, the one who just arrived.

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

Very well.

[... Indeed. Lion has indeed inherited both his and Beatrice's intelligence and wit. There is no doubt... no doubt of the truth. This further pushes Kinzo towards his forming "reality".] That is... correct. ... You knew, didn't you? What sort of detestable creature she is? Or are you also going to tell me I did the things she claims I did...?

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[... Kinzo raises his gaze, new-found resolve there. His truth... Beatrice's fantasy... He will see through it. Forgive him, Lion, but right now, you are but a tool to chip away at the wall preventing him from seeing what is real!!!]

... Tell me, Lion! Tell me, now or never! From your mouth, I want to hear it...!

Tell me your "truth"!!

[ video ] icon irrelevant I just had to...

[uuing]

[ WOW GRANDPA, WHERE DID YOU GO ALL OF A SUDDEN.. Why couldn't Maria go along on the fun forest trip.. She frowns a little in confusion though at the message, because why would he be asking so much for her when she's just fine? ]

Uu-. What's wrong..? Maria is just fine. Isn't hurt at all. Maria and Lion are together in Violet City.. Don't know where Jessica onee-chan is.

... Where did you go, uu-?

[ video ] you are a horrible person

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[Despite everything-- In fact, it surprises even Kinzo himself, but despite everything... He feels relief. In fact, it's such an overcoming feeling that he can't help but clutch his chest as he lets out that large breath of air that's been building up ever since the "dreams" began. She is okay. That... is all he can ask for, for now.]

... I am glad to hear it.

[He pauses.] It doesn't matter. ... I'm just taking a little trip.

[ video ] I know.. ;u;

[uuing]

A little trip..? [ Her little frown turns more into something similar to curiosity. ]

Couldn't Maria go on the trip as well? Or Lion? ... Uu-, have we been bad kids..?

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[Kinzo offers a weak smile and shakes his head.]

You haven't. ... I think I've been the bad kid, Maria, and this "trip" is my punishment. You wouldn't want to be out here.

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[usednihihi.livejournal.com]

Nyeeeh?

Lady Maria's just fine. I wouldn't accept otherwise.

[and she has no idea about the other ones because she nocurr unless Maria tells her she should]

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[He looks over the woman, scrutiny in his eyes. Who is she? What does she have to to with Maria? ... Well, with how she speaks...]

... Are you a servant of hers?

[Video]

[usednihihi.livejournal.com]

Nihi, Siesta 410 represent.

[SALUTE!]

Nobody's going to hurt Lady Maria on my watch.

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

Hoh... "Siesta 410"...?

Does this mean there are 409 others guarding her as well? If that is the case, perhaps I truly can rest assured.

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[endlessmagic.livejournal.com]

[ Wow Kinzo you are rude.

But, there's a long pause before Beatrice speaks up. ... Someday, if he was to remember his trip here--he would truly regret his words. ]

.... You truly are nothing more than a fool.

[ Because she's not going to stand by and be called a delusion, or a fantasy--and after she's fought so hard, she's not going to let the future head insult everything that she's gained. ]

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[Yasuuuuu don't act like you're something other than what you aaaaaaaaareeeee...!!]

... [He gives her a pointed look, but in his eyes, there's a burning fire, just waiting for a chance to escape. This time will be different, Beato. This time you won't escape without a burn...!!] I don't recall asking for your opinion.

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[endlessmagic.livejournal.com]

How rude, how rude. You would speak of me in such a manner, only to say such a thing....?!

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

You of all people actually want to speak of rudeness? Hoh...!! [Kinzo shakes his head, a hollow laugh escaping his lips.] I am no fool, "Beatrice", I wouldn't be alive now if I were remotely close to being such a thing.

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[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

...

[ no, really, she doesn't even know what to say. ]

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[He gives her a look, unsure of what to say at first, and finally...]

... Well? What is it?

[video]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

That was... very passionate.

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

Which was?

[Video]

[buttpinched.livejournal.com]

Maria and Lion are safe.

[Video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

... And no word on Jessica?

[Video]

[buttpinched.livejournal.com]

I haven't talked with her since she arrived.

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[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

It seems none of us have...

Perhaps I have miscalculated...