[Voice]

[malnosso]

[This voice may sound very, very familiar to some residents.]

Oh goodness!

My my, so! I imagine all of you are wondering what's going on here! I know, we don't contact you very much, but gracious me this should change! Yes. Yes, the best working relationships rely on communication and such and lovely things like that. So I shall be communicating with you, and some day we'll have some semblance of a professional acquaintance.

Possibly.

Oh, but of course the Great One has spoken to you concerning our offer! I heard that he would from the previous management, yes, and the Great One is nothing if not thorough! Naturally, I imagine he informed you of the circumstances of the agreement, but for those of you unfortunate enough to miss an audience with him, I shall summarize!

You will be contracted to fight in various skirmishes to which we will transport you in exchange for more modern accommodations within your enclosure (electricity/energy, appliances, central lighting and heat) and perhaps an end to the experimentation, if all goes well. Naturally, when you are out we will provide you with world-class accommodations! Anything your heart could desire for your quarters- well, within reason. We're not miracle workers after all! [Have a joyful laugh!]

Likewise, if you require special tools or vehicles for battle, we will do our best to provide those as well. You need only ask!

So, I ask of you, are you interested? It would be wonderful if we could put an end to all this!

Comments

[Voice]

[markofthewise]

Okay, ignoring the annoying experiment you just put us through, I've got a better question.

We're supposed to fight the bad guys outside the barrier, right? What about the ones in here with us. I don't know if you noticed, but they seem to be causing enough trouble for us in here.

[Voice]

[malnosso]

Those- yes, that is regrettable. Why, just today some silly demon set fire to the grocery! Of all the crass behavior!

But really, if their presence weren't necessary we wouldn't subject you to such dangers...perhaps- No, that wouldn't work...

[Voice]

[belmontlegacy.livejournal.com]

The last one I spoke to said it would likely not be possible, but I will ask again: If I fight for you, will you remove the curse on me?

[Voice]

[malnosso]

I'm afraid not. You see, that directly affects your world, not just your body or your place in it! We simply don't have that kind of power yet. Perhaps some day, but for now it is simply impossible.

[thesevencodes.livejournal.com]

I've already promised that I'd help. I won't back out now.

[Someone sounds mildly reluctant. But he notices that this one seems a little more...sincere? It's thrown him off a bit.]

...And you are?

[malnosso]

Catherine! [Bouncy!]

[rossovento.livejournal.com]

...Tch. So we're signing away our souls?

[malnosso]

Gracious no! I wouldn't ask for such a thing.

[earthrumblegod.livejournal.com]

Well, Sokka brought up what I was going to say. It would probably help if you could make the buildings less likely to erupt into flames, too. Why'd you have to go dragging that big demon on in with us?

And when you say you're going to put an end to all this, what do you mean?

[malnosso]

I do apologize, but it was necessary!

Oh- I mean to the experimentation and this ongoing war, of course. It's so very droll. I am quite tired of all this heartache.

[blowsupplanets.livejournal.com]

I'm fighting. If you can provide me with any high-quality tomes, the body count will go even higher, but it's not as if I won't decimate them with what I've got.

[malnosso]

I'll provide you with whatever I can! Please be sure to request the necessary supplies when your name is announced, thank you so very much!

[blackenedchaos.livejournal.com]

Unlike some of the idiots here, I'm not planning on refusing a chance to kill.

I'd do far better if you could find a way to get me a Flowing rune and actually attach it.

[malnosso]

I could, but please please sir, please do stop killing your fellow captives! They won't like you, and that is simply a shame. You're so pleasant otherwise.

[Voice]

[punchandsleep.livejournal.com]

So you want us to fight your fight for you?

[Voice]

[malnosso]

Yes! If you don't mind.

Oh, but you are so very young, Miss Princess. I couldn't ask you.

[ombra_lira]

[Awfully cheerful, aren't you?]

How fitting that the beasts finally be put to work for their masters.

[malnosso]

Goodness me, how crude! You are not beasts, simply unfortunate individuals.

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

Is that open to everyone? I thought some of us weren't welcome.

[malnosso]

Gracious me, everyone is welcome!

[Private to the Eccentric]

[fortunefail]

How big are the chances you can deliver a vehicle inside the barrier?

[Private]

[malnosso]

Rather large! Though I suppose it depends on the size of the vehicle...it would be silly to place something enormous such as a space station in such a tiny area!

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

Let me out there. I require nothing more than what I already have.

[malnosso]

Goodness, you're so low-maintenance! Yes sir.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

...When is this to happen?

[malnosso]

Hmm, I imagine within two weeks or so.

[packedapunch.livejournal.com]

[A considerate pause, then-] What about materia?

[malnosso]

Of course! ...though I am afraid your summon materia will still be inoperable. There isn't much we can do to fix that. My apologies!

[captain-in-you.livejournal.com]

Would I be able to get something for a friend of mine? I'm pretty sure he won't fight himself, but... I don't need anything of my own.

[malnosso]

Naturally!

Well. Depending on the nature of the item.

[Voice // Filter]

[god-is-a-dude.livejournal.com]

...Oi. I got something I need.

[But he can't fight, right?]

[Voice // Filter]

[malnosso]

Yes yes! Speak up please!

[controlroute.livejournal.com]

Er... my friends and I, we fight with our COMPs. But since we got here, no one's been able to find the charger we use for them. I don't know how much help we'd be, but we could really use a hand charger for until you get that electricity working.

[malnosso]

Understood! I will do my best for you!

[oh so filtered]

[herotypical]

So what, this is actually an ask and you shall receive thing? Seriously?

[Choice. It overwhelms her.]

[filtered]

[malnosso]

Yes, so long as it's possible!

Goodness my dear, it's lovely to meet you! I'm honored.

[crisisrain]

Hey it's so you again! The one Malnosso person I happen ta like, ya got a name? I must've missed it last time round.

[malnosso]

Catherine!

[filtered - Voice]

[im-brilliant.livejournal.com]

Ah, so one of the captors has finally spoken! 'ello there! Now then, is there a possibility of acquiring a specific ah, item, without actually taking part in this 'battle' of yours? I'm a bit of a pacifist, though I must say - it's getting to be rather tedious around here without a certain tool of mine.

In exchange for that, well, I actually think I could be of some assistance to you. I seem to recall you lot are in quite a predicament yourselves, yes?

[filtered - Voice]

[malnosso]

'ello, yes! I speak!

Hmmm what would this item be?

[cameronbaum.livejournal.com]

[thought processes whirring, then quietly:] I have a question.

[malnosso]

Of course, ask away!

[gravity-splode.livejournal.com]

Might be interesting.

[malnosso]

Very interesting! Oh my it's so busy out here.

[hotheadedidiot]

[An end to all of this? It's what Stahn's been dreaming of for months; he's been fighting so hard to end all of this!]

...I'm in.

[malnosso]

Fantastic! Thank you, sir!

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

...I'll go. Are we allowed to chose who comes with us?

[malnosso]

You may request, but I'm afraid that sometimes accommodations may not be made. Circumstances!

[thinkinghere.livejournal.com]

I suppose the benefits outweigh the risks. My magic is at your disposal.

[malnosso]

Excellent! Thank you, my dear!