First Wind (video)

[ventoaureo]

[The network is happily greeted by the face of a young man with surprisingly golden hair staring into the screen. It's hard to guess what he's feeling right now, seeing as how he was given the news that his world was destroyed. However, that didn't seem to phase him much, so he's not as shocked as others might be. He's relieved to know that some of his possessions came with him, but...

Enough contemplation, he finally begins to speak up.]

A shame, isn't it? That our worlds are gone? It's nothing that I would have expected in the first place, seeing as it's a bit hard to believe. However, I'll have to put my trust into it that my world is actually gone. Needless to say, I'll be missing my partners over there- unless some of them were brought here, as well. If you've ever heard of a Guido Mista, or Trish Una, please contact me.

...ah, I suppose I should introduce myself in the meantime. My name is Giorno Giovanna, and I greet all of you who were taken to this "Tower". Hopefully time will tell if I enjoy this place, or not. The atmosphere is...undesirable, however. But I'm sure some of you might have gathered that much in time.

...also, if anyone is kind enough to show me around, I would be grateful to you. I need to learn about as much of this place as I can before I can truly adventure and claim certain parts as safe. Also, a bit off the subject, but have any of you heard of what a "Stand" is? If you have, then let me know. I have some...things I'll be needing of you.

Comments

[bloodredandblack]

If you're going to start asking questions like that, you should wave around something. Like money or food or alcohol. Stuff doesn't come free, you know.

[ventoaureo]

I thought things wouldn't come so easily in this place. Food and money shouldn't be a problem, however. But I'm sure you're saying this with a reason. What would that be?

[bloodredandblack]

I don't know. It just seemed right to say. Besides, I could really go for some cooking that isn't what this place offers.

[ventoaureo]

A strange reason, but I suppose I can accept it. But if it's food that you may need...I may be able to provide something else.

[wegotlucky]

I've only been here a couple of months, but I can show you around some, at least the places I frequent.

Can't say I know what a Stand is, though.

Our worlds are definitely gone, though. Or at least, there's illusions of our ruined worlds that are pretty convincing. I ended up in the ruins of New York City for a day, if the name means anything to you.

[ventoaureo]

If you could do that, I would be most grateful. I suppose some sort of payment is in need for your services.

Hm, no worries on the matter- not many people know what it is in the first place.

New York City in America, I take it? Hm, I'm from Italy myself, but I do know the names of major cities across the globe. A pity, however, that our worlds were destroyed...but I'm sure a ruined Italy wouldn't be too hard to imagine.

[wegotlucky]

I don't really need a payment. Not like money does any good here, and I don't really need anything unless you happen to have a pocket knife I can borrow.

Sorry I can't be more help.

Yeah, that's the one. I imagine that Italy is just as ruined in my world. Here's to hoping you don't ever go back there. I think this place even with all the crap is a lesser hell.

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[madokacries]

Someone told me that there are m-monsters that attack at night, but our dorms are safe.

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[ventoaureo]

I feared that there might have been something lurking in this place. I take it...you're afraid of such things? These monsters, that is.

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[madokacries]

[ Well that was blunt. She's a little hurt, the way you worded that. ]

Not really... but I don't want to get in anyone's way.

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[alephbet]

[Sometime in the afternoon, Aleph answers.]

I'd be all right with showing you around. If you need protection, I can provide that as well.

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[ventoaureo]

I'd be grateful if you could show me around- although I would expect that some repayment would be necessary for that.

...but the protection aspect I wouldn't need. I think I can handle myself just fine.

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[alephbet]

Repayment isn't necessary. It's a little like my job, helping out.

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[puppy_lancer]

havent heard of the stands or your friends but i can give you a list of the safer floors
think my brother has a bigger list and even a map

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[ventoaureo]

Ah, a list of the safe floors would be most helpful.
Although it's curious to know how many floors this place has...and which ones would warrant safe travels. Who is your brother, may I ask?

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[puppy_lancer]

i can tell you that theres more than 100 floors or so
safer ones are 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 25, 38, 78, 81, and
and my brother's name is Diarmuid
he's tall
has black hair and golden eyes

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[justiceerror]

A Stand...? Heehh.... explain this.

[he's a little curious.]

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[ventoaureo]

[Well, this guy's a little reluctant.]

...I'm not sure if disclosing this information would be wise if the person didn't know about Stands themselves.

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[justiceerror]

Now now... I'm simply asking about them, why would that be dangerous to know a little more about such things?

I'm merely curious... won't you satisfy my curiosity?

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[tohko_amano]

It might be a bit hard to believe..but trust me, your universe is destroyed. While I don't know if your friends are here, it's nice to meet you, Giorno. I'm Tohko Amano, the book girl. If you want, I could tell you everything I know about the Tower.

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[ventoaureo]

If my world is destroyed, as you say, then I shouldn't be too upset over that discovery. Although my hard work would be turned to rubbish at that point. But it's a pleasure to meet you, Tohko- I'm not sure where I would begin in my questioning.

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[tohko_amano]

Maybe not..but it's probably sad that you lost your loved ones and that your hard work over there was all for nothing..at least, for now, anyway. And if you don't know where to begin, maybe I should just give you the usual infodump and see what springs up from there.

[And, without further ado, the actual infodump.]

This is the Tower of Animus. Four people now run it-Riki, a secretive man who builds the Tower and is in charge of the records, Zo, a small child who can bring souls here, Jason, a sadistic medical doctor who sometimes experiments on the residents. He, I believe, helps transfer your soul when you die. Finally, there’s Ruana, a woman who has been here for thousands of years and doesn’t quite understand human empathy or emotions, and hates it when people go against her. She may seem sweet, but she is capable of removing free will and cannibalizing her own Administrators.

There used to be a fifth Administrator named Dax. He was the most humane of the bunch and did his best to protect us from Jason and the monsters here. He even managed to sneak people down to the Administrative levels in order to let them know more about this place. However, when he tried to go against Ruana..she killed and ate him, possibly absorbing his powers in the process. He was a good man.

Death isn’t permanent here. If you die, you’ll just wake up in your bed the next day. However, don’t throw your life away for foolish reasons. For one thing, you’ll probably get punished if you die too many times, and for the other…your body is made up of recycled parts. Only your soul was pulled to this universe. Your body, and the ones you’ll have afterward, are not your original body. That’s why you have the collar. It helps make sure your soul safely stays in your body.

If you haven’t been to the cafeteria yet, make sure that you eat the oatmeal when you do. If you don’t, you’ll throw up anything else you try to eat until you finish it. However, you can eat anything you want afterwards, and you can add things to the oatmeal to improve the taste.

Monsters roam the Tower at night, and some of the higher floors have monsters that attack if you get too close. If you can’t fight, then I would suggest learning. There are plenty of people here who would be willing to teach you.

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[angramaintsu]

Like a nightstand? [ What a weirdo. ] Who hasn't heard of those before?

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[ventoaureo]

A nightstand would be far from what I'm talking about. It's an ability of sorts- a "Stand" as we would call it from my world.

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[angramaintsu]

You keep using that term in hopes that people will get what you mean, but I'm afraid it doesn't work that way. You're going to have to describe it beyond an "ability of sorts".