18 Souls [Video Post]

[soul_dissonance]

[The video feed is turned on, with some light snow in the beginning. It reveals Soul looking down at it from an upward angle. He is standing with his hands tucked into his jacket's pockets.]

Is this thing on? Kind hard to tell...

[He picks it up, one of his fingers covering up a small part of the bottom of the screen.] Ah, sorry.

[After he moves it away, the communicator is pointed outward from the stoop in front of the Latimir Apartments. He points it to the left.] Nothing over there. [Pans it wobbily over to the center, near the corner of Lander Boulevard.] ...or there.

And... [More wobbily panning, finally to the right over toward Horizon Park.] ...still nothing there. It's been quiet for once, and so maybe this guard duty job isn't so bad. Still pretty boring as hell though.

I thought that I'd see more of those dogs. I can hear them barking sometimes. Oh, and if that means they're chomping on someone's guts, then I hope they're not yours. [He gives a light chuckle.] Come to think of it, there was a strange light further down on Lander... Was someone out with a flashlight? It didn't look like fire. Too dim.

[He sighs and puts the communicator down on a lower step on the stoop.] Okay, report's over. [He settles back on the stairway, his arms crossed behind his head.]

Some of you guys ask too many damn questions about me. You think that a weapon is just something that you're supposed to swing around while you try to keep it from rusting.
Man... It's like your head is stuck in a box. Never take something for what it seems, because it might be cooler than you think in the end.

Hm. Almost forgot... Jenny, Prince, Kadaj, Linda and you too, "Stoneface." Let me show you something. [He picks up the communicator, and aims it up toward the star-filled sky.]

Night sky. Right above your heads, and you might not even blink twice before you notice it. Hangs over your head every time the sun goes down. No big deal right? A friend of mine back home used to say that he'd be bigger than the heavens. But he's a dumbass. He can barely collect on a single soul because he's too busy trying to be awesome.

But you know what? He's one of the biggest badasses I've ever met in my life, and that's not just in attitude... [He puts the communicator back down, and then points a thumb at his heart.] But in here too. That's what truly makes him cool. So, just think about that, and... [He pauses and then sighs, sitting up and scratching his head.]

Crap. I'm still no good at this stuff. [Soul reaches over and switches the device off, ending the transmission.]

Comments

[adventlead.livejournal.com]

I like the night sky. Mother's out there.

Your friend sounds dumb.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Yeah? Well, I aim to please. It's not like there's anything better to look at in all this darkness.

How are you doing? Did that leaf that Shinji gave you hold up well on your way back?

Your genius astounds me once again, Kadaj.

[Voice]

[adventlead.livejournal.com]

It's fun to look at, isn't it?

Yeah. It worked better than I thought it would. Are you going to hurt her...?

What can I say?

[covered-wars.livejournal.com]

Two moons.. Never thought I'd see that.

This place definitely has an amazing story to tell.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

I never thought I'd see a lot of things here, but... There it is. For better or worse.

You mean other than "Rocks fall, everybody dies"?

[[ooc *bricked for poking at that fourth wall*]]

[Voice]

[covered-wars.livejournal.com]

I survived a mall full of zombies, something as crazy as rocks falling from the sky isn't gonna kill me now. I still have to publish my story.

'Sides, I'm sure you guys with superpowers can handle that.

[empty-earth.livejournal.com]

I should hope you have no intention of addressing me as "Stoneface." Terra already gets away with calling me "Lex."

Still, it is an interesting view, though it means something far different for the likes of me.

(ooc:Strikes private to Soul.)

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

You tell me. I didn't mean to be that creative, seeing as how I've already known someone by that trademark a little longer than you, "Lex."

But now that I think about it, the nickname does seem pretty fitting. You don't seem like the type to crack a smile on a whim either.

...

No soul either? There has to be something keeping you standing.

[Voice]

[empty-earth.livejournal.com]

I ordinarily never smile.

I lack a heart, which means I lack emotions. Axel already spoke of his being a Nobody, it would not take an intelligent person to put two and two together if they saw the similar clothing. However, as to why I can exist without a heart, your guess is as good as mine.

[i-has-waffles.livejournal.com]

That's... just what I needed to hear, man. I think my faith in the people here just went up bit.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Heh. Then I must have said something right. Looks like I should give myself some more credit.

This city has already fallen on hard times without our help.

I might follow my own lead, but... I don't think I want to get absorbed into this crappy scenery. And if I can drag a few more people out of it, then all the better.

[Voice]

[i-has-waffles.livejournal.com]

I respect that, man. I'm glad to hear that not everyone only cares about themselves and a few people around them.

...I'm Victor, by the way. But, uh... call me Vic.

[omniconcert.livejournal.com]

The sky is so totally pretty. I always just, like, want to grab one of the stars or the moons, and, like, make a necklace or something out of it. It would be, like, the prettiest thing ever!

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

That's a pretty cool thought, Linda.

But I wouldn't sell yourself so short, you know? You can probably outshine that necklace.

[omniconcert.livejournal.com]

Ohmigosh, you think?!

That's so totally sweet!

[scarsnstripe69.livejournal.com]

If anyone understands that a sword sometimes isn't just a pommel and a blade, it would be me. Maybe one of these times you'll get to see my Shikai.

I often sit up on the roof of the High School at night to look up at the stars. I suppose I get caught up in thinking about my friends in Soul Society and Rangiku.

Your friend reminds me of a few guys I know. I'm not sure if you were around to meet Renji, but, he certainly aimed for the stars.

I enjoyed your report, keep up the good work.

((ooc: strikes not there))

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Sounds good to me. It's nice to find a break in the chain too. I get tired of running my mouth off with explanations I never thought I'd have to give to anyone outside of Shibusen.

Hm... I'm not usually this nostalgic myself. Must be because I'm stuck outside like this. Still, its something to do, and something nice to look at.

Never heard of the guy until now, but hearing that kinda makes me wish I had.

Heh. Thought you would. ...Thanks.

[Voice]

[scarsnstripe69.livejournal.com]

Our swords, the Zanpakuto, have voices, souls of their own, and are essentially a part of us. We call their names and they transform to Shikai and one can attain Bankai if they train excessively with their Zanpakuto. No Zanpakuto is exactly alike.

How about yours?

Mmn, it's nice to see that there are at least a few beautiful things in this world.

You're welcome.

[followvoices.livejournal.com]

Maybe she's up there?

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Up there?

Who knows... Might be pretty nice up there.

Someone you know?

[followvoices.livejournal.com]

Yes. Serenity.

[nothisgirl.livejournal.com]

I think you're pretty good at that stuff.

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Guess I need to stop selling myself so short then, huh...?

[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

I've.. got a friend like that. Back home. Stuck and obsessed over one thing. I don't get how that works.

The night sky.. I like it. Makes me think..

[Voice]

[nummeh-souls.livejournal.com]

Aah? You never struck me as the type to think about what's back there, Shinji. Then again, I guess I'm still learning.

Beats me. He is obsessed. He wants to be bigger than anything, bigger than God himself, and he's not about to let anyone step on his dream. Even if he is still a dumbass.

Hm. I'm not sure what I like better. The fact that it makes me think, or the fact that it can give me something else to think about. [He transmits a soft sigh.] Kind of nice...