video; un: coolguykeigo

[asano_san]

[Now posted to the right comm 😳]

Don't get me wrong I love to party! I'm always ready for a party.

[In the background of his video, loud music, a dim room, flashing lights, and an indeterminate mass of bodies in motion show he's at a party right now.

He leans in closer to the screen and his voice has the harsher tone of someone trying to whisper, even if he still has to almost yell to be heard over the music. His face at this angle is a bit sweaty, not out of line for someone who's probably been dancing, but also tired.]

But something's strange about this one!

[Another partygoer stops just behind him, their head tilting to consider him standing there, not showing how much he loves to party. Turning his head at the sense of someone watching him, Keigo visibly twitches and throws his arms up with an over-the-top "WHOOOO!" His phone is still in his hand. Apologies to anyone who easily gets motion sick.

No, he has not looked at QuestBoard for a hint about what's going on.]

[Open to action if you want to say your character is also at the party.]

Comments

[troubadamsel]

Nothing about this world makes any sense, why would it start now?!

I promise you, all this loud music, atrocious food, and deplorable behavior... I'd even crawl out of an open window if I saw one!

[asano_san]

The party wasn't that bad. I'm just getting tired of it, and the people watching us are starting to creep me out.

Why did you even come here if you hate having fun?

[troubadamsel]

I didn't come here willingly - I was dragged in! I dare say I was being kidnapped!

[asano_san]

You were kidnapped?

[This whole situation is getting more suspicious every minute.]

What is wrong with this party?!

[troubadamsel]

NOW do you understand how serious this situation is?

[asano_san]

We need to look for an exit extra hard! There has to be one somewhere, even if it's hidden!

[troubadamsel]

... I suppose we could work together to try and figure this out. What magics do you have?

[asano_san]

The magic that came to me when I showed up here is cognitive. The one I haven't had as long is green magic. But it's not like a houseplant is going to save the day.

[troubadamsel]

Cognitive... I haven't heard of that one before. Can you explain it to me?

[asano_san]

It's doing things with my mind. In school we've been practicing reading - you know [He makes finger quotes.] "reading" - where objects have been before we touch them and working on sending our thoughts out to others.

Hypnotism could work! [On this many people?] But we haven't gotten to that yet.

[troubadamsel]

... As impressive as such talents are, I'm afraid I can't see how it would help us. Unfortunately, mine won't do much good either, for I have healing and light.

[asano_san]

Then what are we supposed to do?

Can't you light...up...something? Light the way to a door?

[troubadamsel]

I have no idea how that would even work!

[ Just when it seems like things can't get worse... someone's noticed these two aren't partying, and begin approaching... ]

... Why are they staring at us?

[asano_san]

We must look suspicious! Quick, dance with me!

[Keigo doesn't wait to see if his invitation to dance is rejected again. He throws himself into some questionable dance moves.]

[troubadamsel]

... Ugh, I hope no one from my realm ever learns about this...

[ With a sigh, she begins trying to copy his "moves" as best she can. ]

[asano_san]

Dancing with me isn't that bad!

[troubadamsel]

How long do we have to do this?

[ not exactly denying his comment, but not supporting it either. ]