Unintended introduction

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

[It's a one-way video message that arrived from outside the White Chalice. What could it be about?

For some reason, the video shows a handsome and athletic man. He's only shown from the waist up but appears to be naked.]

Greetings, brave crew of the White Chalice! My name is Roger Dantoinne - I am the chief executive of Blackstone Arts, the most dignified electronics company. I only want you to know: please continue your actions being saviors of this world. You have my company's humble support. We will send supplies at the earliest opportunity. Let us remain friends in the struggle to survive these difficult days.

Oh, one more thing before I forget. We were generous enough to send an agent as assistance. She is not a member of my company - but please treat her kindly nevertheless. Devon can be rather difficult sometimes but I trust her unique skills will be a great help to our shared efforts!

[The message ends by showing a picture of Devon. Speak of the devil - she was in the middle of trying to sneak on board without too many people noticing. But now everyone knows who and where she is.]



Tch. Dantoinne, you bastard...

[Devon's frown mirrors the one shown in the video.]

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[l-has-a-keikaku.livejournal.com]

[Ryo couldn't help but wonder if Dan had used the onboard computers to help with that little bit. Nevertheless he just goes back to his reading. She doesn't look in the mood to be disturbed, after all.]

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

[Despite feeling frustrated, Devon is not the one to pick up a fight with random strangers.

But she can butt into their business, so she walks up and tries to catch the glimpse of the cover - see what Ryo is reading.]

[l-has-a-keikaku.livejournal.com]

[Seeing Devon come towards him but looking more at his book than anything else, Ryo lifted it up so she could get a clean view of the cover.]

Just a schoolbook. I'm reading it to keep up with my classmates.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

Classmates? They are not on board then.

[That sounds very familiar to Devon. Familiar - but somehow different.]

[l-has-a-keikaku.livejournal.com]

[Ryo closes the book and then set it beside him, leaving enough room for Devon to sit on the other side if she so wishes.]

There's a few friends of mine who would never let it slide that the president of Tatsumiya Island's high school weaseled out of both his responsibilities as president and his schoolwork to go sightseeing. I can't very well talk with them halfway across the globe and discuss student affairs, but I can at least keep up on reading material.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

They will have to live with it.

[Devon couldn't care less about other peoples' failed expectations. She stands where she is rather than taking the seat.]

When will you see them again?

[l-has-a-keikaku.livejournal.com]

Depends on a few things. I'm here to gather data bout the TSX's performance in battle, so I can't very well leave without getting enough. And once I have all of that, I suppose we'd have to be in the neighborhood to drop me back off.

[stupidshinji.livejournal.com]

[ And since today is your lucky day, you manage to bump into Asuka during said sneaking. She hasn't seen the video yet, but she's already suspicious. ]

Trying to slip under the radar, slick?

Hell yeah

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

Indeed I am. Was.

[Not a iota of agreeableness in Devon's voice. Asuka gets stared down - probably a bad move.]

And you are?

[stupidshinji.livejournal.com]

[ Certainly not! Asuka glares right back with double the intensity. ]

Someone who you'd better respect, unless you wanna get turned in.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

Well, isn't that a shame.

[No respect in Devon's words so far, obviously.]

[stupidshinji.livejournal.com]

[ Bristling, but resisting the urge to pound this blonde to a pulp. ] Smart mouth, huh? Just as an FYI, if subtlety's your game, starting fights is probably a bad idea.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

I am not trying to start a fight.

[Although having a terrible attitude doesn't help Devon with this goal. At all.]

Are you?

[guardian-lynx.livejournal.com]

Why do people keep going on about the whole 'hero of justice' thing? Is Dan advertising us as that?

...and why do I suddenly feel the urge to buy men's body wash...?

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

This is how Dantoinne acts. Because he can.

Society does not weigh him down.

[Pretty hostile voice, but not hostile enough for talking about someone who blackmails her into cooperation.]

[guardian-lynx.livejournal.com]

Not really what I was asking. If nudism in his official communications is his biggest quirk, he's saner than most people.

You're the girl he sent, then?

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

It is indeed me. But I came here from my own will.

[As far as lies go, this one is pretty obvious.]

[guardian-lynx.livejournal.com]

Right. That kind of attitude makes you sound like a rookie, you know, and you don't look like one.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

[Okay, Devon didn't like that comment. She's entering arrogant mode rather than in-your-face hostility though.]
Hmph. You will soon discover, I am no novice in this.

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

Your boss is douche.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

You're an observant person.

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

I like to think I am, but I don't think that observation especially proved it.

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

He acts like that because he knows he can get away with it.

[Not as hateful as one would expect. Does Devon admire this quality?]

[heliotropesmoke.livejournal.com]

So. Why were you sneaking in?

[emorangerblack.livejournal.com]

Because crowds of welcomers are annoying.

[Not to mention, someone would probably tell Devon to go visit the captain if she tried to board normally. And like hell she is going to do that.]