01 - [Video]

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

[Minato frowns. In his mind, he's quickly going over all the information he heard so far and comparing them to past information from the Underworld.

Is this yet another game between the gods? Or a trick of the Apportioners? He can't rule out the possibility of other reasons for his world's destruction (assuming it's true, of course) even when Hades is finally killed.

First, he need to confirm who is here. As well as asking some important questions. The slight frown went away in favour of a more neutral expression as he turns on the video. It took him a moment to learn the basics, but it's not that hard for him.]

My name is Minato Arisato and I just arrived here. If my friends are here, please tell me you're okay.

[SEES, report in.]

And for those who have been here longer than I am, please take a moment to answer my question.

What happens if you die here?

[A rather morbid question, but it's still important.]

Comments

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

I won't.

[Not on purpose, really. His last death was a surprise to him, and he rather not have a repeat of the painful post-death experience.

No one should die, but it's slightly easier knowing the price here isn't as steep.]

But thank you for your concern.

[floreatnoctem.livejournal.com]

Good.

[Whether because she doesn't like the idea of any version of Minato hurting himself or what, she doesn't say.

It's strange though, Minato without the immediate recognition, the recognition of her as 'family'. It's strange, and she can't say she likes it. She only hopes another Chidori doesn't show up and give her Minato the same feeling.]

...you don't know me, do you?

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

[Perhaps his self-control is too good to get that question.]

I know you. [A pause, before clarifying. She might be different.] The 'you' I know is in Strega.

[floreatnoctem.livejournal.com]

[She makes a small, amused sound at that, inclining her head. Sorry to disappoint Minato, but she's not that different.]

So is the 'you' that I know.

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

[His eyes widen a little in surprise. Him, in Strega. He can only wonder what happened to cause that.]

...The other Minato here, I assume?

[floreatnoctem.livejournal.com]

[It could be worse, Minato. You could have taken Takaya's role in this whole thing.]

Yes.

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

[He would reject that. Not a Jerknato. But with many different worlds, there's always a slight possibility.]

...I apologise for any confusion, now and in the future. [Since Chidori is from the other Minato's world, apparently.]

[floreatnoctem.livejournal.com]

[Minato is not a jerk- and don't let her know you think so.]

It's fine. I'm sure I'll be able to tell.

[She's pretty observant, after all.]

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

[He won't. At most, probably mention they have disagreements.

He nods. Hm...maybe he can wear something to help people tell him apart from the other Minato.]

[floreatnoctem.livejournal.com]

[She nods again, and in an attempt at something like civility adds-]

...your armband helps, you know. Don't you S.E.E.S. children usually have one..?

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

[Nods.] We do. Fortunately, my armband is here. [Civility is fine with him. He see no reason for hostility between them right now.]

[floreatnoctem.livejournal.com]

[It makes it easier for her too, in a sense- not having to wonder for too long which is hers- though she's already noting the minute differences in their appearance. Never too early to start, even if the quality of the images she's seeing makes it difficult.]

Then there will likely not be an issue for anyone with a pair of eyes.

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

[He's probably a little older looking from spending almost a year in Hell. There's other differences, but his clothes are hiding them right now.]

...Except for those who can't see. [Any blind people here?]

[floreatnoctem.livejournal.com]

Even she will be able to.

[As far as she knows, at least, there's only Terezi, who seems to have no issue navigating.]

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

Then it'd be no problem.

[If they can, then no worries over here.]

[floreatnoctem.livejournal.com]

It should not be, no.

[A pause. He's S.E.E.S., but he's also still Minato, so...]

Good luck. You may need it.

[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[Affiliation aside, he have no personal grudge against her. So.]