The Voice from over the Intercom (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
intercom_voice) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
the_campus2013-05-18 02:25 pm
intercom_voice) wrote in the_campus2013-05-18 02:25 pm
Entry tags:
- !voice announcements,
- assassin's creed,
- batman,
- bully,
- daily lives of highschool boys,
- dangan ronpa,
- deadly premonition,
- devil may cry,
- fallout,
- fallout new vegas,
- golden boy,
- gurren lagann,
- heavy rain,
- kara no kyoukai,
- legend of zelda,
- obscure canons,
- prototype,
- shin megami tensei,
- soulcalibur,
- twin peaks,
- yugioh
Announcement 001
[Whether you're waking up in the clinic just now, or have already done so and are now wandering the halls, a sudden screech of microphone feedback blares over the speakers before fading back out.
A moment later, a woman clears her throat. Her voice is husky and mature, but still feminine, and overall she sounds very authoritative...if not a bit sarcastic.]
Good evening, and welcome to the new school year. I hope your arrival was a pleasant one, last year everybody threw-up from motion sickness, it was quite messy.
[There's a long pause as she seems to think, or perhaps just let any anticipated bustling chatter calm down.] Now, you're all intelligent human beings...for the most part. But I suppose I'll pretend I'm talking to the insipid uneducated masses for a moment; it shouldn't prove too difficult.
[She clears he throat again.] In every hall, you shall find a small intercom. You may use that to ask me any questions after my announcements and "privately" converse. Now, if you head North down one of the halls near the clinic in the Central Wing and keep going, you'll eventually come to either the West or East Dorm Wings, depending on which fork in the road you chose. There you'll find all necessary bunk beds and spare socks.
So, make sure you're all well rested for class in the morning; we wouldn't want to get a failing grade now would we?
[And with that, there's another burst of feedback before her announcement abruptly ends. Anybody who had been wandering the halls will notice a distinct lack of...well, anybody else aside from new arrivals, the Nurse, and the Lunch Lady.
The strange woman over the loudspeakers may have mentioned classes, but the school seemed completely devoid of any teachers to provide those classes. In fact, a lot of things seemed...off.]
---
Speak to the Voice
General Mingle
Have fun, and don't forget to tag the post with your series name and use warning headers when necessary!
A moment later, a woman clears her throat. Her voice is husky and mature, but still feminine, and overall she sounds very authoritative...if not a bit sarcastic.]
Good evening, and welcome to the new school year. I hope your arrival was a pleasant one, last year everybody threw-up from motion sickness, it was quite messy.
[There's a long pause as she seems to think, or perhaps just let any anticipated bustling chatter calm down.] Now, you're all intelligent human beings...for the most part. But I suppose I'll pretend I'm talking to the insipid uneducated masses for a moment; it shouldn't prove too difficult.
[She clears he throat again.] In every hall, you shall find a small intercom. You may use that to ask me any questions after my announcements and "privately" converse. Now, if you head North down one of the halls near the clinic in the Central Wing and keep going, you'll eventually come to either the West or East Dorm Wings, depending on which fork in the road you chose. There you'll find all necessary bunk beds and spare socks.
So, make sure you're all well rested for class in the morning; we wouldn't want to get a failing grade now would we?
[And with that, there's another burst of feedback before her announcement abruptly ends. Anybody who had been wandering the halls will notice a distinct lack of...well, anybody else aside from new arrivals, the Nurse, and the Lunch Lady.
The strange woman over the loudspeakers may have mentioned classes, but the school seemed completely devoid of any teachers to provide those classes. In fact, a lot of things seemed...off.]
Speak to the Voice
General Mingle
Have fun, and don't forget to tag the post with your series name and use warning headers when necessary!
no subject
Great!
[Admittedly, it's a relief to have a friend in this strange place where he doesn't even have his fairy for company. He's always had Navi throughout his time away from the forest, and to be entirely alone anywhere else gives him a distinctly uncomfortable feeling.
Soon they arrive at a flight of stairs heading upward. Link leads the two in that direction, pleased when the stairs bring them to the roof of the building.]
Okay, keep your eye out for anything unusual. If you see what looks like a glowing orb of light, let me know.
no subject
[After climbing the stairs, Pyrrha steps out onto the campus roof and feels a gust of wind blow through her hair. She tucks a few stray strands behind her ear and looks up at the clear sky, before nodding to Link's words.]
An orb of light... O-okay. [Is that what a fairy looks like, then? Come to think of it; she has no idea what to expect from meeting one.]
[Stepping out toward the end of the roof, Pyrrha blinks as she looks out across the campus grounds. This place really is huge. Distantly, she can see streets and trees and lamp-posts... It's odd; the strangely neat and man-made look of everything. Where ARE they, exactly? She doesn't recognize the area or architecture of this place at all...]
[Blinking.] ...um, Link?
[She points down to the sidewalks.] There are... people....
[From so high up, it's hard to make out any details about them- but there are definitely a few
NPCpeople out there... just... casually going about their days.]no subject
That's weird...
[None of them seem too bothered by their situation. Link does also notice the strangeness of the architecture, but he's used to being in unfamiliar places. It doesn't bother him much.]
Do you think we should try and talk to them?
[Though finding Navi is still his priority. She would know what to do... she always knows the right path. Fairies are mystical that way.]
no subject
...It might help us if anyone has seen Navi, right?
[The girl raises a hand; trying to call attention to their position as she waves an arm.]
H-hello...! [Her soft voice calls out, but it's obvious that either no one can hear her, she's being ignored.]
no subject
[Link lets Pyrrha try shouting down to the people, but when it becomes clear her voice isn't carrying, he gives it a try. No... that isn't working either. But when he'd been outside earlier, he hadn't been able to get that far outside! Everywhere were barriers of some sort. Maybe there's another way around them?]
I guess we're too far for them to hear us. Come on, let's keep looking.
[He makes his way slowly around the perimeter of the roof, searching for that familiar orb of light.]
I don't know why we would be separated. [He tries to keep the worry out of his voice, but it's still obvious he isn't taking this separation very calmly.]
no subject
[Pyrrha doesn't think much of it, though. She merely sighs and goes back to exploring the roof. The young woman continues to search, but... she's beginning to wonder whether the fairy is actually here or not. Eventually she looks over at Link; her brow furrowing slightly at his words.]
...Are you... okay?
no subject
Huh?
[It takes a moment longer for Pyrrha's words to push past his own thoughts. He nods, but doesn't feel quite so confident and energetic as before.]
Yeah, I'm fine. She'll probably turn up eventually, right? [With a sigh, he turns away and starts trudging back toward the stairway they'd used to access the roof.]
Maybe we better find somewhere we can stay for the night. I don't think we're going home just yet.
no subject
[...Though in all honesty, she has no idea. Pyrrha still doesn't even know where they are right now or how they got here. Everything is just so confusing that... To be honest, she'd much rather not even dwell on it for too long at all.]
[Link's change of mood is noticeable- even to someone as dense at reading others as Pyrrha. She feels really sorry for him, honestly. If only there were something she could do.... But... Pyrrha isn't exactly known for bringing others happier times. If she were a more confident person- a better friend- she would have reached out to touch the boy's shoulder in support... But as it stands, she can only stand back in silence; unsure of what to say or do in this situation.]
[Feeling like she has somehow failed her newfound companion already, Pyrrha merely nods her head in agreement to his words.] Okay...
[Following closely behind once more, Pyrrha blinks as she reflects back on his words. Wait... "somewhere we can stay...?" As in... together.... for the night?]
[N-no; that's... probably not what he meant. Pyrrha silently chides herself as she decides that a person like Link wouldn't suggest something like that so casually. And, besides...]
[....wait-] Link?
[She awkwardly changes the topic of conversation as a question comes to her.] ...Um, if you don't mind me asking- how old are you?
no subject
Brooding on this topic, he forgoes conversation as they head downstairs. Only when Pyrrha asks him a question does he start talking again.]
How old am I? [Time is a bit of a fluid concept for him, since he can travel back and forth through it as long as he can make it to the Temple of Time. The answer differs depending on where he is in time at what moment.] Seventeen. Why?
no subject
[A bit embarrassed.] You're... so much braver and more adventurous than I am; I suppose that I just assumed you were my age... if not older...
[A pause.] Then again, I suppose that I'm often told that I don't come across as being twenty years old myself, either...
no subject
My age isn't what makes me who I am. It's what I've done that does.
[As Link has found out, once he can prove he's capable, people will trust him with any task regardless of whether he's a kid or an adult.]
I bet you're brave and adventurous too. You just haven't been given a chance to find out yet.
no subject
[Yeah the influence of Soul Edge really does wonders for helping one retain their youth huh][Again; that self-assured confidence is enough to make Pyrrha envious.]
I suppose you're right.
[Oh... my. He really thinks that she has the potential to be... adventurous..?]
[Pyrrha has heard much idle flattery in her time- but this is the first time that anyone has said that to her. To think that someone actually... believes in her, as a person...]
[...She has no choice but to smile shyly at that; another blush staining her cheeks. -Only this time, Pyrrha actually forgets to make any effort to conceal her expression from the boy.]
That... that's very kind of you to say.
no subject
[Can't argue with results][This time Link sees the smile and the blush, and in return finds his spirits rising once more. Pyrrha really is... quite beautiful. Even more so when she smiles.]
I just think you're being too hard on yourself.
[Link understands that women in some places are held back from doing anything particularly interesting. It doesn't really seem fair to him. If Pyrrha really wants some adventure in her life, then he feels like he should help her out. Navi would probably smack him on the back of the head for taking on yet another unnecessary distraction.]
I'll make sure you get your fill of action! I wonder if there's a lake here... have you ever wanted to breathe underwater? I could show you how to shoot a bow! I bet you'd like the hookshot too...
[He goes on about possible plans as they return to wandering the school's hallways.]
no subject
[As Link goes on about all of the things he'd be willing to show her, Pyrrha actually begins to wonder if he perhaps has a bit too much faith in her potential. Gradually, she can feel herself growing increasingly anxious. He even mentioned breathing under water!] U-um..!
[She interrupts;] You know, I... I'm not very good at many things... so...
I- I mean, there's no rush or anything...
no subject
That's okay. You can't become better at them until you practice.
[They continue eastward bound, and eventually come across the dormitories located there. Link peeks his head into one of the rooms, noting the plain decor and the two bunk beds dominating the space.]
There are some beds in here!
[But it's so dark... aren't there any candles?]
no subject
[As they reach the dim room, Pyrrha does instantly feel a bit more relaxed. She doesn't always get to sleep in an actual bed, so whenever one is made available, Pyrrha certainly appreciates it.]
Oh, Good! [The girl smiles; taking a few hesitant steps inside.] ...It's a bit dark...
Maybe there's a lantern somewh--! [Suddenly Pyrrha's foot clips against the edge of a small shelf, and the girl lets out a yelp as she clumsily falls inside of the dark space.]
no subject
[Hearing that yelp, Link hastily moves forward and attempts to catch Pyrrha before she hits the ground. Ultimately, he ends up grabbing at one of her arms too late, crouched over her downed form.]
Careful! [...That's a bit of a pointless warning now.] Are you all right?
[Unfortunately, he can't really see Pyrrha too well with this lack of lighting. But it was just a little fall, right? Figuring he'd better find something to light up the room, he gets to his feet and feels along the wall until his hand moves over something. Some sort of switch? Link pushes it upward, and suddenly the room is flooded with light.]
Huh!
no subject
[Her pride sure took a nasty spill, though.]
[Pyrrha gets back up to her feet as Link looks around the room. It's only when the light suddenly flicks on that the young woman's suddenly surprised- and thoroughly embarrassed expression can be clearly seen. She turns away a bit when the room is illuminated; a blush still staining her cheeks at the thought of having stumbled in front of Link.] O-oh!
So that's... how it works.... [Link sure does have some admirable puzzle-solving skills indeed! Pyrrha walks over to take a seat upon the bottom bunk.]
no subject
It's impressive how they get the light going without any fire.
[Link looks over the beds and feels an urge to claim one of the top bunks. But he isn't sure if he should go for bed one on top of the one Pyrrha is sitting on, or the entirely empty bunk. Would it be improper to share the same one? Or rude not to?]
At least we know we can sleep here. If we move furniture in front of the door, we should be safe from intruders.
no subject
[Pyrrha wonders if it's really okay to be sharing a room like this... With a male, specifically. Isn't this kind of thing... improper? But... she really doesn't want to be all alone in this strange place, either. Pyrrha can't explain it exactly, but she feels... safe, with Link around. He's proven himself to be dependable already- and they've only just met today. If anything, one would have to wonder why he would want to continue busying himself with her. He's a kind boy... Perhaps he merely feels sorry for her. If so, she still doesn't mind. Even being pitied feels better than the thought of being left alone right now.]
[Besides... siblings share rooms all the time. If she tries to think of Link in that manner, maybe it's not so bad. Tira once informed her that she.... has a brother somewhere, out there. Pyrrha has no memory of any family... but she wonders if he's anything like Link....]
[...But she... shouldn't be having thoughts like that. It's far to... risky, for her to let herself get too attached to others....]
Intruders? [Oh boy. Pyrrha furrows her brow in concern.] But... but we have nothing to steal. Do you really think someone would try to break in here..?
no subject
[Whether or not this is proper, Link decides to let Pyrrha make that determination. Normally he finds some secluded patch of grass to sleep in, or an inn if he's lucky. Sharing a room had never bothered him either, and no matter where he'd slept he'd always had Navi with him. That had to change, unfortunately.]
I don't really think so, but if there are monsters here, they might want to kill us just for fun.
[Isn't that an encouraging thought?]
no subject
[Pyrrha clutches her shield to her chest. Maybe... sleeping with her sword under the bed would be best tonight.] Um...
P-perhaps moving something in front of the door would be best after all...
no subject
[So maybe the idea of monsters killing for fun is a bit more frightening to some. But it's a legitimate concern!]
It can't hurt, right?
[Link closes the door and starts pushing one of the wardrobes in front of it. That should be heavy enough, and if not at least it'd make enough noise to wake them so he could fight off any monsters.]
no subject
[With a tiny sigh, the girl begins to undo the buckles of her boots; pulling them off and placing them off to the side. She hesitates momentarily before doing the same with her long, leather leggings; slipping them down from her thighs and pulling them free until her legs lay bare. Somewhat embarrassed, Pyrrha is sure to keep her gaze averted as she does this, and goes silent before speaking again.] ...Link?
[Warily.] Don't... go anywhere, okay?
Please stay close by for tonight....
no subject
Oh- no, I won't go anywhere.
[Stepping toward the bunk beds, Link removes his hat and places it down on the nearby nightstand. His gauntlets are quick to follow. Considering the low volume of Pyrrha's voice, he almost misses her next request. Nodding, he continues removing his gear until he's left in only the green tunic and his underclothes. Slightly unsure about what Pyrrha meant precisely by "close," Link hesitantly sits down on the bed next to her. Does she mean this close, or just in the same room?]
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)