[Video] Greeting newcomers with a smile!

[dualpinkpistols]

Hey, Vatheon!

[ Have a smile from the camera, and a wave, Vatheon. :D The speaker is positively cheerful and bubbly, obviously unbothered by recent events. Or, rather, if she is, it isn't showing. ]

We've got some new arrivals, right~? If my info is right, that meeeeaaaans... you're all probably wondering a bunch of things! Well, never fear, because your ace reporter Maya Amano is here! The who's who, the what's what, and even anything else you can think of. As long as we've gotten it covered by someone I've probably got some info on it. After all, what good is being a journalist if you don't share?

[ If it was even possible, her smile widens. ] So! Go on, ask me anything! Oh, and don't be afraid to come see me if you want to just have some coffee or something on top of asking if you need to--I'm at this cute little café near the entrance to the Park, right? They have amazing seating.

[ A pause. ]

Oh, yeah--and if anyone's seen a guy who's a little uptight and goes by the name of Katsuya, could they drop me a little note? Thanks! And remember, "Think Positive" when things get tough! Even though our situation isn't ideal, it can still be a lot of fun if you give it a chance, right? Ciao! ♥

[ The feed cuts from there, with her blowing a kiss. ]

[ ooc: Action is fine if you want. Can't guarantee I will be able to reply right away because we're having a ton of storms here, but! Have a cheery reporter, Vat. ]

Comments

[dualpinkpistols]

... Yeah. He's... the Shadow of humanity. He drags the weak down to hell.

[ But there is determination here. ]

Whatever's going on, Minato-kun... you'll just have to whoop their ass good, alright? Don't let ANYONE make you think you can't win, because that just isn't true. If you give into that darkness and hesitate, then he'll win, even if he's not there.

If humanity is the problem... we have to be an example.

[messianic]

[...Pfffffffff.

Well.

...Heh.]

That's the plan.

[There's a lot that will hurt on the way there, but...he has to believe they can find a way, or there's no point in even trying. And he knows that isn't true.]

I have faith that people just need a second chance.

[dualpinkpistols]

That's exactly right, Minato-kun! You've just got to "Think Positive", and then anything will be possible!

[ A smile, and a nod. ]

... Sometimes, maybe even a third. But... people can be more than their negatives. That's why I firmly believe in you, and your friends, Minato-kun. Even though I've never met them... I think it's safe to say things are in good hands.

[messianic]

Thank you, Maya-chan.

[Still a little awkward to call her that, but he's trying! And he nods.]

We'll do our best, of course. I'm sure we'll find a way to succeed.

[...and thoughtfully--]

I doubt Nyx really wants the end of humanity as well.

[dualpinkpistols]

I'm not surprised... Nyx was depicted as having a lot of children and being a mother figure, particularly to Hemera, Hypnos, Thanatos, and her other offspring.

[ She seems pretty pleased, and laughs a bit. ]

I might only know a bit of mythology, but at least it's remotely useful for once!

[messianic]

[A sheepish laugh then; he runs a hand through his hair.]

It's something I should have looked into more, but things have been happening so quickly lately, I haven't gotten the chance.

[Aka his schedule is forever cram-packed.]

[dualpinkpistols]

Haha, I understand that well enough. Things happened so fast for us it was ridiculous...

[ Being swept up in events is very irritating. ]

[messianic]

[Got that right. :|;;]

Yes...It was the fastest year I've ever dealt with, anyway.

As for Nyx...I've yet to see her, so I can't say how accurate the mythology is. These things usually are changed over time, right?

[dualpinkpistols]

That is true. It's hard to say for sure, right?

[ Maya considers. ] Hmm... well, anyway. Even if you don't know for certain, you'll figure things out! And when you're stuck, just come to Maya-nee for help, okay? I'll always be here for you, Minato-kun! ♥

[messianic]

[...wait what--]

Maya-nee...?

[dualpinkpistols]

That's right! Maya-nee will take care of all of you guys! So you don't have to worry about a thing, Minato-kun. If something happens, you'd better come to ME first!

[messianic]

[...uh. Well. Um.]

...Thank you. I'll remember that.

[dualpinkpistols]

Besides! It seems to me like you're way past due for a mom or someone to take care of you, Minato-kun. You might think you're a bigshot leader, but you're still pretty young!

[ She laughs. ]

Which is why you're just like our Tatsu. So I'll take care of you. ♥

[messianic]

[Is there such a thing as mothering overload? Yeah, Minato's experiencing that right now, considering he's been more or less on his own since his parents died.

A befuddled blink.]

I...thank you?

[And then he recovers somewhat.]

I'll stay out of trouble so that you won't have to take care of me much.

[dualpinkpistols]

[ ... He is way too good a kid, sometimes. ]

Pfft! Come on!

That'd be way too boring! Sometimes trouble is the only way to get things done or find out what you need to find out! And anyway, when trouble just finds you as it is, why not break the rules sometimes? Live a little! Have some fun! Just don't, you know, get hurt or anything too bad~

Life's all we've got, [ Just not in her case-- ] Minato-kun! So we should live it to the fullest, even if that means getting into a little 'trouble' here and there, right?

[messianic]

[A slight tilt of his head.]

That is true. I have to admit that I don't mind the relative peacefulness of this place though.

[He gets full-night's sleeps now. It's glorious.]

[dualpinkpistols]

That's true! I'm certainly not complaining. Though I'd like to take this chance to begin collecting stories for Coolest...

[ A thoughtful pause. ] Hey, Minato-kun. Why don't we go do stuff around town? There's gotta be something you like to do, right?

[messianic]

I don't mind.

[...as for what he likes to do, uh.]

I've gotten the chance to try a lot of things back home, so it would be interesting to try them out here.

[dualpinkpistols]

... Yeah, but... don't you have something you do for fun, Minato-kun?

[ A thoughtful hum, as she gets up. ] I bet you don't, do you? Just stuff you do with other people!

So, let's go find something YOU like doing! Even if it takes all day. It'll be fun!

[ : D Nudge nudge c'mon Moenato up and at 'em LET'S GO! She grabs his hand and seizes him out of the chair, and begins marching off in the pursuit of a scoop, and a good time for her new pseudo-little brother.

It'll probably end up taking them all day and then all month, but who cares? Maya's a determined woman! ]