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[volunteerwhale]

Who: avantes new and old
Where: avante dorms
When: Day 435 evening

[At some point this evening (or nebulous "when you are here" time), the doors lock and an exceedingly colourful young man comes out of a new door, grumbling groggily as he stares at the phone in his hand like it's offended him.]

Of all the things they could call me...

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[daios]

[New friend!!! Hades' dog tail wags and his dog ears perk up when he notices a new person.]

Oh, hello! You are a new face!

[volunteerwhale]

[--AHA! A person!! Ah... fuzzy animal person. His brother would love it. Alas, Rochalizo doesn't know this person and thus he is going to project arrogance. He's pretty good at it. He certainly carries himself like someone important.]

You! Explain the current state of affairs immediately!

[daios]

[Ah.

Well, as an ex-soldier, Hades does straighten up as if being ordered by a superior commander, but his tail continues wagging despite himself.]

Ah, I'll do my best, sir.

We are kind of captives of demons from Malfeas, sorted into units. This unit is avante en garde. We mostly just live here, with these dorms as our base of operations, but sometimes we have to play 'games'. The games are not really fun for us as much as... they're to entertain our captors.

[volunteerwhale]

In other words, exactly as anticipated.

[well at least there's no surprises]

What about this unit specifically? How are our relations with the other units? Are there any unwritten rules I need to know?

[daios]

As anticipated...? Well. I never anticipated it, for certain.

[He doesn't really seem to know anything about Auditions.]

Uhmmm... I dunno. I don't think so? I haven't really heard anything about relations to other units or unwritten rules, but uhm... be respectful of each other, I guess.

[volunteerwhale]

[. . .]




...Ah, I see. You're a simpleton.

[daios]

[???!!!]

I-I am not!

[It's true but you shouldn't say it!]

I've simply got my priorities elsewhere!

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ It seems their newbie is surrounded by animal-like individuals. As this redhead sports some interesting corruptions himself.

His eyes widen before he realizes that this must be none other than- ]

Ah- another newbie.

[ His tail sways back and forth and his ears perk. ]

Welcome, my friend, to Avante en Garde. You have made it to the most honorable unit among units. While it is unfortunate you are here, it is your very good fortune to arrive here with us. ♪

[volunteerwhale]

[Fascinating... The people here are truly weird!!]

What's with that lofty attitude?

[Says a cat looking into a mirror.]

[heavyliesthecrown]

Fufu. I am a king~ I suppose that shall shine through no matter where. So you see, it cannot be helped. ♪

[ Ahem. ]

But you see? I am quite confident in myself and my unit. There is no reason for me not to show as much. As a senpai, I could like to at least help inspire some courage, as this place can be quite difficult and even frightening. Please do not fear though. We shall all do our best to shelter and protect you and work together as a team.

[volunteerwhale]

I never said I'm afraid and need protection.

[GOSH]

Anyway, you say you're a king, but what country do you rule? And what is a "senpai"?

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ Does not elaborate on a country other than to say: ]

I am simply a King of knights. But most distressingly, none of my Knights from home are here with me. They were transferred to other shows. It is quite sad and lonely.

But- I have no doubt that I shall snatch them back up by their collars and place them back properly at my side. I shall not bow down to the production, nor allow them to keep what is mine. So perhaps you will have the honor of meeting them someday. ♪

As for senpai, it means something like 'senior' in English. It is what you call someone who has more experience than you in either a field, school, or, in this case, as a unitmate here in Tokyo-F. I shall be happy to help you with anything and will do my best to answer any questions you may have.

[volunteerwhale]

The advice of a more experienced idol, huh? That's fine with me.

[He holds out a hand for shaking, but he doesn't drop the deliberately regal bearing at all. A "king of knights" doesn't sound very kingly to him.]

I am Rochalízo Anastenagmós Neiye-Imisukin Emarika Antípatros Apó Amonlogia, son of the Duke of Amonlogia, member state of the United Kingdom of Suidelasia in my home world, and a willing participant in this production. You are honored by my presence on this unit.

[snowbirds]

Good evening.

[A polite bow once he's out.]

[volunteerwhale]

[He'll bow back because he is... well. He's nice on the inside.]

Good evening to you too. I take it you're another member of this unit?

[snowbirds]

Yes, a newer member. Just shy of a week.

[volunteerwhale]

I see. In that case, we shall progress together as fellow new recruits!

[snowbirds]

Yes, that sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Being able to rely on one another while being in a similar position . . . it's very lucky.

[volunteerwhale]

It'll certainly make adjusting easier. I hope you'll prove a good ally.

[unbr8kable]

...More new people?

[volunteerwhale]

Yes. You've been gifted my presence on your unit, so give me a grateful welcome.

[unbr8kable]

...Seriously? That's your angle?

[volunteerwhale]

For a man of my status and beauty, it's an appropriate way to act!

[It's an extremely fragile front that he already feels bad about is what it is. But he's good at acting the arrogant little snot!]

[unbr8kable]

Your status is "eternally damned" like the rest of us, so I dunno how much you wanna talk that up...

[volunteerwhale]

Yes! It's true, I've been cruelly plunged into hell at the prime of my life. But I'll carry the bloodline of my ancestors anywhere I go!