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[pastsanity]

[In New Bark Town, if anyone is still around, you might find a somewhat frustrated man - tossed back into his Navy uniform for who knows what reason - prodding at his PokeGear, a Wingull perched on his shoulder as if it was the most natural place for it to be. Despite the fact that the man seems to have no idea what to do with the machine, the Wingull, on the other hand, seems to have been accepted with no problem whatsoever.]

... Aha. Is this how it works? Clever. It seems it's more than a simple telephone, Gen.

[The Wingull makes a squawk, at which point Kinzo offers the PokeGear up, allowing the Wingul to lean down and inspect the device. After a few very serious moments of contemplation, the Wingull resumes its place on Kinzo's shoulder, squawks again, then nods in agreement. Kinzo seems to accept this response, since he smirks and chuckles - tossing the PokeGear in the air and catching it, feeling more confident in it now.]

Quite an intelligent bird. I really will have to find out where I can get more like you for the family once I return to Odaware. You're already proving to be quite useful. Now then, shall we see just how useful this is?

[At this point, Kinzo flips on the [VIDEO] function of the PokeGear, greeting viewers with his devilishly handsome Battlerface along with that of his Wingull's curious, but patient, stare. Kinzo is silent for a few moments, looking over the PokeGear as if he's sizing it up, and after he's made a decision, he nods.]

Yes... Yes, it appears to be recording now. I'm not really familiar with this kind of technology, but here it is, exisiting in my hands, so I can't exactly refute its existence, can I? That is, assuming I've not gone mad after all.

In any case...

My name is Ushiromiya Kinzo, and I am the Head of the Ushiromiya Family. [a pause] If there is anyone out there who can give me any information regarding where I am now or, more importantly, how I can return to Odawara... [Kinzo chuckles, flashing the camera a grin]

I promise that you will be rewarded for it.

[And with that, with all the flare and dramatics that one would expect of Ushiromiya Kinzo, he snaps the PokeGear shut and off in a swift movement, ending the video feed. For those still in New Bark, however, Kinzo opens the PokeGear again a few moments later and lets out a relieved sigh.]

... Good. That wouldn't have been nearly as effective if it hadn't actually turned off.

[Gen squawks one last time in agreement, giving a nod, and Kinzo heads off to investigate the town while he awaits a response.]

Comments

[ video ]

[uuing]

[ At first there's just a long and hard look from Maria, frowning slightly as if she's trying to recognize the guy. What is he doing with Battler's face.. The name seems vaguely familiar - she was just a little kid back when Kinzo actually was around rather than being dead, after all - and 'head of the Ushiromiya family'..

She still doesn't quite get it, but she still answers the feed. ]

... Uu-.. Same last name as Maria?

[ video ]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[Kinzo isn't quite sure how to respond to this, especially since he has... no idea who this girl is talking about. And wasn't it he that started giving children of the family Western names? So who could this child be referring to? The only Ushiromiya children with Western names right now are Krauss, Eva, Rudolf, and Rosa.

Well, it's not impossible to say the elders might have had a child here or there, even if they had all but left the dying family to him, but someone this young? Older than his children admittedly, but... ... Well, time to ask.]

... You mean Ushiromiya, little girl? You know someone who shares my name?

video;

[pink-stalker.livejournal.com]

And here I thought the presence of THAT child--

[ Lion. ]

--was strange enough, but this? I'm legitimately surprised. Even I have to give the Gamemasters here a bit of respect for this.

video;

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[Though he has no idea who you are, and certainly, this girl is clearly just a child... Kinzo can't help but find himself a bit wary.]

Forgive me, but I have no idea what you're talking about. Care to explain for the uninformed?

[video] PLACEHOLDEEEEERRRRR

[fathersbeloved]

...Kinzo? That is an odd coincidence. I know a person named Kinzo too.

[video] TAKE YOUR TIIIIIIME also 1/3

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[Kinzo's voice is simply... struck numb at the sight of this woman. Her looks - even her voice! - it's all Beatrice. The only odd thing about this picture is the dress, but even that seems to suit her perfectly. He just... gapes for a moment.]

[video] 2/3

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[And then, initially, Kinzo erupts in a smile. If Beatrice is here, if his love, his life is here, then the Ushiromiya family and all else he had just left behind be damned - he would have no problems living the rest of his life out here with her. This was perhaps the greatest blessing in disguise he had ever come across, even greating than the gold - who needed that anymore, if he could have escaped with Beatrice? That was all it was for, wasn't it? Yes... Beatrice...!]

Bea... Beatrice... Bice--!

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[... wait. something is... wrong. surely, Beatrice, his Bice, should be able to recognize him. She knows a person named Kinzo too? He is the person she knows named Kinzo! Who... What...]

... Don't you recognize me, Beatrice...!?

[video]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you've heard by now that returning won't be so easy.

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

Actually, I haven't. [his expression darkens] How difficult is it?

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

[.... wat]

Battler-san-- no, you said your name was Kinzo?

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

That's what I said. Kinzo is the name I was born with, and it's the only one I've ever had.

You know this "Battler"?

1/IDK

[youhavemybat.livejournal.com]

[AT FIRST I WAS LIKE--]

Heh! There you are! After running away with your tail between your legs, you've returned to settle our match! Let's go, Ushiromiya Battleeeeeeee---

2/IDK

[youhavemybat.livejournal.com]

... .... eeeeeeeeeeeer .... ......

3/IDK

[youhavemybat.livejournal.com]

...... ... eeeeeeeer .... ....

4/IDK

[youhavemybat.livejournal.com]

... Oi, oi! Hold on! What happened to his hair? Didn't he call himself "Kinzo?"

5/IDK

[youhavemybat.livejournal.com]

.... Kinzo... Wait a minute....!!

DONE

[youhavemybat.livejournal.com]

You're THAT Ushiromiya Kinzo!? The one who made that crazy epitaph...!!?

[action]

[usedvolttackle.livejournal.com]

[Normally Akihiko wouldn't have stopped at all-- but it's rare that he sees another non-elderly person with similar white hair. He waits quietly until the man finishes his post before speaking, not even seeming to notice the attempt at dramatics:]

I hate to say it, but you might be waiting awhile to get home.

[action]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[... Kinzo might feel the same, were he not so concerned with finding a way back. Really, they do look rather alike, all things concerned.]

What makes you so sure?

[ video ]

[wantnotneed.livejournal.com]

Kinzo Ushiromiy-- No, Lord Goldsmith?

[so. much. derp.]

[ video ]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

... You're the second one to call me by that name.

[Given the VAST difference in attitude between this girl and the first... Kinzo wants to see if he'll be able to use this to his advantage.]

I can't say I have any name to call you by, however. You are...?

[video]

[stakethruheart.livejournal.com]

[this stake has no words]

-- Lord Goldsmith? How did you... [WHY IS HE SO YOUNG]

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

...

[let's try something else with this one. she has the same... general outfit as that other one... let's try an experiment.]

You tell me.

[Not here] 1/????

[isthedeadcat]

[So it was a nice day. As usual Lion was sitting, reading a book and getting some culture, with the pokegear close by, to see if there were any transmissions that needed an answer...]

[Not here] 2/????

[isthedeadcat]

[A new transmission starts, then, and oh, look this person looks a lot like a young grandfather or maybe an older Battler...]