[open: video/action if wanted] [backdated to the fifth]

[eyeslikeblood]

[ Whilst the first thing he'd have liked to do would be to find those in the Tower he counts as friends and reassure them, the months spent in a blood-soaked and rotten Tai kingdom gave him much to think about, and a determination to be of use. SO. He's figured out these terminals already, and he had plenty of time to come up with something to say as he roamed a land so dead even spirits and demons had abandoned it.

Whilst he looks weary and worn, the aura of a ruler of the Twelve Kingdoms isn't so easily banished. ]

Citizens of the Tower. I have been unforgivably late in introducing myself, excepting those few I have had the fortune to meet in person. I am Gyousou, given name Saku, and I was the Peace-King of the kingdom of Tai... until its destruction. [ a wry smile. ] I appreciate that such a title means little, but I hope that those in need of advice or my paltry century of experience will not hesitate to seek it.

As I have been gone awhile, some... [ He glances down at the date on the monitor- ] half a season, I see, I have missed much. Should you have any information on what has happened in the time since summer ended, I would like to hear it.

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[notagiraffe]

[Taiki had been sent back to Tai once as well; and there had been many times that Gyousou's dead body had been used as a means of punishing him in this tower; so he understood what the pain in Gyousou's eyes meant and once again felt powerless that he could do nothing against the cruelties of the administrators.]

I am glad you are back... sorry... I know it's not nice here but it's better than...

[eyeslikeblood]

[ He shakes his head, expression warming. ] I find myself in awe of your strength, to carry on after seeing such things. Were I to do any less, it would be an insult to that.

[notagiraffe]

[Taiki shuffles his feet, not sure what to say or do; since he didn't believe himself worthy of anyone's awe never mind Gyousou's.

He looks down awkwardly.]

[eyeslikeblood]

[ Baby steps, Taiki. Baby steps towards confidence. Let's change the subject for now. ]

How have you fared this past month? I would like to hear about it.

[notagiraffe]

[These steps are so tiny... The babiest steps towards confidence] I... it was okay... [He spent a lot of time curled up with Sanshi on his bed...] People were put in the wrong bodies, but some people managed to fix that... There was no food after that, I guess Jason got angry...

Legolas and Haldir looked after me and took me for a picnic...

[eyeslikeblood]

[ Whilst no food isn't as much of a problem for immortals, they are in the extreme minority. Such irresponsibility...

......... a picnic. He can't help but laugh. ]

I'm sure you thanked them for such generosity.

[notagiraffe]

[Taiki gave a tiny smile] I did I promise! It was fun... we had lots of fruit that we got from the woods...

[eyeslikeblood]

[ Such allies are worth a hundredfold their weight in gems. He is reminded to check on the remaining such allies: ]

Gouran and Sanshi are well?

[notagiraffe]

Yes they are... They missed you too! [He smiled again and peered at the computer.] Sorry... were you talking to someone? [He felt embarrassed about interrupting.]

[eyeslikeblood]

I felt it time to introduce myself properly. [ have a hand resting on your head. ] There may be some small thing I can do for the people of this tower.

[notagiraffe]

[Have a adorable smile in response to that hand.] That's good... I am sure you can help them all. [Because Gyousou was the best, he could help everyone.]