themainframe | [Video] First Shot

[At first, there would be nothing but a thin veil of static on the screen accompanied by the sounds of someone muttering and pressing buttons; though eventually a very tired, confused face would appear as it gave the screen an appraising once over before the man decided to actually try speaking]

Uhh...hey, is this thing on? Helloooooo? Anyone out there that can hear me?

Umm...Mister?

One sec Raine...just tryin to figure this thing out real quick.

[The man gave the screen a few taps with his finger as if he were inspecting a microphone, even going so far as to clear his throat as one might do before making an important speech before smiling kindheartedly and beginning to speak in earnest]

If I might have your attention for a few minutes, I'd like to send a message out. My name is Laguna Loire and my vice assistant Raine here has informed me that I can talk to other people in this..."Terminal" through this doodlevice here!

Uh...its...called a Digivice sir...

Right, Digivice...Anywho, I'd like to say I have everything under control here but...I might need just a tiny bit of help navigating this place, honestly I don't have a clue! So...any assistance would be appreciated!

[With that, Laguna leaned forward and began to whisper into the Digivice as if he were delivering a secret message to someone]

Also...Kiros? Ward? If you're there, I need backup! I repeat, backup is definitely needed!

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[Well...that was pretty far from what Laguna was expecting to happen when he'd put out his request on the D-T. His movie had done decently well in sales...but he hardly expected anyone to be using it as a point of reference to identify him; but then again, stranger things have happened...]

Huh, you remember that old movie? Its been so many years since I was in that...I thought everyone would have forgotten all about it!

Yeah, I remember it. It came out when I was just a couple of years old.

[ Or something like that. But, more importantly, this guy is familiar with the movie. He knew exactly what Seifer had been talking about. This guy, however eccentric may have come off, is the real deal. In truth, it's hard for him to come up with something to say. Coming up with an appropriate method for expressing his enjoyment of The Sorceress' Knight s beyond him at the moment, so in the end all he can offer is: ]

Where are you now?

Well, I'm glad you seem to have enjoyed it; always nice to meet a fan. As for where I am?

[Laguna took a second to look around to take in his surroundings and thankfully in his walking he hadn't strayed too far away from the Terminal entrance as he could still see it]

I'm not too far off from the starting point actually; should I just stand pat here?

Well, no.... You don't have to stand there. You've got a room assignment by now, right? You can find it, meet your roommates and contemplate over the fact you'll probably be stuck here for a couple of months minimum.

Yeah...I'm just having a little newbie difficulty finding my way around this place. I guess I'll eventually stumble across my place if I keep walking, right?

...You'll find something, but I can't exactly guarantee it'll be friendly. If you go the wrong way and stray too far from the city, you might come across trouble. Your cat should be able to help you out a little, though. Maybe you'd have had better luck with a dog, since they oughta have a better sense of direction.

Hey now, Raine's doin a fine job as my Vice Assistant! Besides, I got old faithful here with me, so even if we run into a big baddy we'll be just fine!

[Much like a hero, he is kind, compassionate, and nearly unshakable in the face of certain danger. He might be a bit clumsy, but there is a reason you took to his character so well Seifer]

"Old faithful" ain't gonna cut it against the bigger ones out there. You might knock off a couple'a small fry, though, so there's that. Has your "Vice Assistant" actually battled yet?