video || UN: Ozymandias

[dendera]

[When the feed starts, it's clear that the man using it doesn't fully understand the technology, as he's holding it very far away from his face. It doesn't seem like it will be an issue though, seeing as he's basically yelling once he starts up talking;]

People of Riverview! Your blighted gatekeepers have informed me of the situation I have been summoned into, and I shall say this! [The feed swings around to a side view as he gesticulates,] Truly, though it is not what I am usually called upon for, rebuilding a civilization is certainly a worthy cause for I, the man upon whose works stand all the temples of the world! However!

[And now, the view zooms in rapidly, TOO close, on this weirdo's face. He's still yelling. This is just a bad audio-visual experience all around.]
What merits can you claim, that you should call yourselves worthy of the aid of I, Ozymandias, King of Kings!? [He's very emphatic about this. He's certainly proven to not be King of Volume Control.]
I am not so generous as to lend my mighty power to any motley assortment of fools! Prove yourselves worthy or incite my wrath!

Comments

[exfine]

O-Of course not! I am definitely not worthy of your dazzling visage! It's just that I'd be willing to lend a helping hand whenever possible...?!

But I'm sure it won't hurt asking them again, right? I'm sure they'd understand. Not everyone came from very technological universes after all, even though I come from a very mundane one myself.

[dendera]

[There's a pause where he just seems to think about what Tsumugi has just said, and then apparently decides on just one part of it to respond to.]
You wish to pledge yourself to me? Hah.
[Certainly, the best attitude he's received so far. Still, not exactly ideal.]

Certainly, if you can be of use to me, I would take you under my care. However, I would like to know what specifically would make you useful.
[Since he's made himself come off as so pathetic so far.]

[exfine]

P-Pledge?

[ OH NO, IS THIS GOING TO BE ANOTHER CONTRACT THING AGAIN ]

Well! I'm an idol back in my world, so I can sing and dance and perform live on stage! Aside from that, I can do a little bit of fortunetelling and sewing! I'm still an amateur with all those things, but I'd be honored to have you take me under your wing, Ozymandias-san!

[ Maybe Tsumugi should've gone with -sama since he talks like that but let's not go too overboard here. ]

[dendera]

[There's a moment where he's frowning at the screen, less is displeasure and more in almost confused consternation.]

... I do admire the Greeks for all that they accomplished during their empire's reign; however, I do not share their affinity for male consorts.
[He just "no homo"ed not only Tsumugi but an entire civilization in one fell swoop, despite there being no call for either.]

Still, you speak like a baby bird that has yet to fly, and I worry someone shall eat you if you are not taken under someone's care, especially given your taste for such feminine pursuits.

[exfine]

Oh! Don't worry too much about me - this bluebird is still getting used to things here; soon I'll be able to shake the doubt off my wings and take flight.

[ but wow, sexist much...... then again this guy is probably from centuries past so that's. totally excusable. except not really ]

Ah, but there's nothing wrong with feminine pursuits at all? Creating outfits is very important, and I live to entertain people through song and dance. Though in a way it does make me sound like a jester more than anything, doesn't it?

[dendera]

I never said there was anything wrong with feminine pursuits. As you say, they are important to society. To imply they are bad would be to suggest women are as well.
[Not as sexist as he could have been, not that it's really much of an accomplishment.]

In any case, do you mean to this is not abnormal in modern times? I cannot profess to have a full understanding of such things.