( VIDEO. ) @2cool

[glitterpants]

_{[ The video clicks on and it shows Karamatsu using his new smartphone (he's never really had one before) to record. The picture is blurry, as he is moving around his new living space, as if show casing his shared apartment. There's the bathroom, there's the kitchen.. there's the beds--
Finally, the picture turns on him. He seems to be admiring himself for a moment, and then. ]}

Silence. Solitude. These are things often asked for in a person's life, but it isn't always what it suited for them best. As you can see, I've arrived-- again on my own-- with nobody else. Does loneliness terrify me? Heh, I do not think so, but it is a foreign concept for somebody like moi.

_{[ Then, his tone shifts, less dramatic, if possible. ]}

My name is Matsuno Karamatsu. I am here, again, searching for my brothers. You will know them if you see them, as I'm the second oldest in a litter of sextuplets and we look very much alike. If you have seen them, please inform me. It seems they have abandoned me, yet again, right before our shared day of birth.

Also, if you are familiar with the ship the Eluvio, I am wanting to find any survivors. I hope this place is more pleasant and less... gruesome.
_{[ survivors, huh? He seemed like a pretty serious guy (that isn't going to last very long, just wait.) ]}

Comments

@s.uchiha, video

[eyeforaneye]

[ 2... cool... That on its own is nearly enough to stop him from commenting but there are things that are more important than a bad first impression. ]

So you're another one claiming to be from that place. Have you been to this quarantine before, or are you referencing your time on that ship when you use the word "again"?

@2cool | video

[glitterpants]

Ah.. again as in.. I am looking for my brothers— again. Because I have been brought to a world that is not my own— again.
And I have been left on my own— again.

_{[ this passive aggressive fuck.. ]}

Hmph. But no matter. That means there will be more birthday cake for me.
_{[ who the hell is gonna get him a cake... he's gonna cry without them.. ]}

[eyeforaneye]

Stop saying "again". [ No, really. ]

Tenshouin Eichi and Reaper are both here, however, and they also claim to have memories from the Eluvio.

[glitterpants]

_{[ oh! ]}

Eichi-kun is here? Ah, he'll be happy to know I'm here! Heh, we can hopefully sing together.
_{[ will he be happy you're here, Karamatsu? ]}

And.. Reaper. Another part of my ever-growing fan base.
_{[ no.. why is this your conclusion.. ]}

video; user: katsuki

[yokunaru]

[Would it be weird to say he's missed your dramatic way of speaking? Yuuri smiles at him tremulously.]

It's good to see you, Karamatsu-san.

@2cool | video

[glitterpants]

_{[ OH NO... here's a good ol' friend. A more jovial expression replaces his firm expression. ]}

Yuuri-san! I'm surprised to see you here.
_{[ what does that mean please don't ask.. ]}

Does that mean your friend Victor-san is also here?
_{[ HE STILL THINKS... Y'ALL ARE JUST FRIENDS... ]}

[yokunaru]

He's here. [SOMEHOW...that will be corrected soon. Maybe.] There's a few of us from the Eluvio around.

I was hoping I'd see people more show up. [While Riverview is still not home for them, it seems to be safer than the ship. At least for now.

His smile falters a little.] I'll keep an eye out for your brothers. I haven't seen any of them in the city yet, but I could've missed them.

video, un: j.k.

[aeturnus]

[ He's giving a golf-clap. ]

Bravo, bravo.

Anyway, you're taking that kind of separation nicely.

[ Being a twin, he Gets It pretty well. ]

@2cool | video

[glitterpants]

_{[ he's smiling on the outside to hide his suffering.. ]}

I am..?

I mean— of course I am. After all, we are still individuals. Our souls are all unique; the body is merely a vessel! It does not matter how much we all look alike.

[aeturnus]

Well, if I were younger — I'd probably have been breaking down the metaphorical door to get back to my brother.

Happy early birthday, by the way.

@princess.allura; text

[juniberries]

[it's text because she knows how you get, karamatsu...]

It appears there are quite a few of us here who remember our time on the Eluvio.

Thus far it is far more pleasant, barring the fact that we have been brought here against our will once again.

@2cool | text

[glitterpants]

_{[ The second he sees her username, he emits a soft gasp, but it courteous enough to respond back as text. ]}

Ah! Sweet princess flower, i knew out of everyone you would not abandon me. I take it you are safe, non? Heh i can only imagine what you got up to back on bajikan.

_{[ ??? why this. ]}

[juniberries]

[WHY THIS INDEED??? also she flushes at the mention of bajikan but yeah there's a reason why this is text.]

I am afraid I do not wish to imagine what YOU got yourself up to on that planet.

video; username; GraveMistake

[hellshot]

[This is the friendliest message you'll be getting all day, Karamatsu.]

They're not here.

@2cool | video

[glitterpants]

_{[ Instantly, Karamatsu brightens to see Reaper, but he conceals his excitement with a chuff of laughter, trying to look his coolest for the coolest dead-guy ever. ]}

Heh. I knew you couldn't resist following me and watching over me.
_{[ GABE GOT HERE FIRST, DAMMIT. ]}

Does having something to protect bring you joy, Reaper-san?

[hellshot]

[Don't brighten up so much. Eugh. He visibly recoils when the other suggests he finds joy in protecting something. How dare you.]

I didn't follow you. I've been here for over a month already, don't accuse me of something so stupid.

I'm not even going to acknowledge that second comment, either.

video; whiterose

[finethanks]

Ahh, it's Karamatsu-kun. ♪ I was beginning to worry that only a small few of us made it from that ship, so it's good to see you again.

[He even brings his hand to his chest like he's super relieved.] I haven't seen any of your brothers at all, though, but with an announcement like this, they'll surely be hard to miss.

@2cool | video

[glitterpants]

_{[ Another familiar voice! This was good. And he gets to see Eichi's face too, what a delight. ]}

Eichi-kun, heh. I cannot believe you have made it here. Did you want to follow me? Did you.. miss me?
_{[ don't try to outshine the idol guy, Kara. ]}

[finethanks]

Anyone would miss your smile, Karamatsu-kun.

[He's so nice, isn't he. But then—] But I've been here for quite some time already, so if anyone was following, it was you.

@dodger/audio

[smokedout]

You're from the Eluvio?

[He wasn't there, but he has... some personal investment in learning about it.]

I might have some information. If you've got some to trade.

@2cool | audio

[glitterpants]

_{[ Oh? Suspicious guy not showing his face? That's a shame, really. Instantly, though, Karamatsu's voice shifts to something.. charming, or trying to be. ]}

Trade? I have plenty of information! What makes you think yours is on equal par with mine?
_{[ boys, does it really matter... why is he making this seem like something he has to haggle with.. ]}

[smokedout]

If it isn't, I'm willing to pay for good intel. I'll decide what it's worth to me once I've heard it.

[It's said in a pretty matter-of-fact manner. Clearly he works these sort of deals a lot - and Karamatsu's tone is getting pointedly ignored.]

I've got a hunch that the ship was like this place - full of people from different universes. Is that right?

video; @gladio

[leatherdaddy]

[ Okay, the rest of this was bizarre but... Eluvio catches Gladio's interest. That word keeps coming up around here.

Anyway, Gladio decides he might as well alert him, or alarm him since he doesn't look like a friendly guy despite his personality. Scars, tattoos and leather don't always come across as neighborly, but here goes: ]

There's that name again, Eluvio. I know some people from there.

So, you're not new to this alternate universe stuff, huh?

@2cool | video

[glitterpants]

_{[ woah this guy is ... beefy... scruffy... kind of everything Karamatsu wishes he was. He falters for a bit, but puts on the theatrics in no time. ]}

I am. After all, my soul has been wandering since birth. I am familiar with these other universes, as I feel I have never been quite fitted for my home town. The first place that I physically experienced was the Eluvio.
I am, and probably will always be, a loner. To me, everywhere I feel as if I do not belong-- a precious rose trampled on the ground and abandoned! Tch, that is me.

[leatherdaddy]

[ Woah, what is this incredible aura of coolness...? Look at him -- black shades, guitar, perched on something like some black cat badass like he owns the place. This guy is way above his level(!)

...of tolerance because holy hell is this embarrassing. Gladio sounds somewhat annoyed. ]

Yes, yes - you're a real lone wolf, gold freakin' star. Oi, tell me more about Eluvio already.