ahappylie | 053 [ voice ]

[the recording is quiet for a short while before he speaks, and when he does, his voice is thin and somewhat strained even though he tries to make it sound as cheerful as usual. it also sounds as if he's reading his lines, which, in fact, he is.]

Welcome to all the new residents of Luceti. I hope you are all settling in well. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Normally there is a mixer soon after the arrival cycle ends. I hope you will join and meet everyone. I think it is a wonderful-- [he stops and the recording cuts out for a moment] --a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get to know each other better........

[he seems to give up on his prepared speech, speaking absently]

The weather is nice, isn't it? What is the weather like back in your homes? Is it always this warm in the fifth month? Is it warmer? Are there festivals or flowers that come about just about now?

The changing of the seasons is so wonderful to me... The world is renewing itself. It seems like there is so much hope built into the spring and the coming of the hot summer months.

I wonder if we'll have a summer festival this year....

[ooc; for anyone looking to speak with okita face-to-face he's still at house 50, but he'll be outside for the first time in a week or two, sitting on the porch with a thick blanket over his lap. it's likely this is the last time he'll be seen outside before may 30th comes around]

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[But he's almost certain he knows this voice...]

Hmm~? Maybe you'll get there when you're older. So you like playing in the fall leaves? Maybe we can play together this year.

Yeah? That sounds fun!

Oh. But they said I might not be here like this very long. [He's still not sure he believes them.]

Oh? And why is that?

[Because why let on that Souji knows him when he's older? He's such a cute and earnest kid.]

I dunno. Everyone says I'm some marine adult normally and this is just an experiment. Sounds annoying. I don't want my destiny written.

You don't want to be a marine when you grow up?

I do! But I don't want to be told what to do, when to do it, or how to do it.

I want to do everything my own way.

[He laughs, coughing slightly at the end.]

I see you haven't changed then.

What do you mean?

Marines can't do that! They have to take orders and stuff!

For someone who doesn't want to be told what to do, you're certainly letting them tell you how to be a Marine.

[Grins... and then laughs at that.]

You've got a good point Mister.

What's your name?

Okita Souji. And yours?

Smoker!

And I'm gonna be my own kind of marine.

[ trying. so. hard. not. to. laugh. ]

I'm sure you'll be a great marine then. It's nice to meet you, Smoker-kun.

Thanks Mr Okita! You too!

[Especially since so far he's one of the few adults who doesn't treat him like an idiot for not knowing ~the future~ and/or like he's 5.]

How long have you been in Luceti then? Are you enjoying it?

[BEAMS. He was totally going to ask Okita that.]

A day! It's not so bad. It's a lot more interesting than Loguetown. How about you?

Oh, then everything is quite new to you still. Do you have any questions? I used to work at the Welcome Center until very recently since I've been here for three years.

No, I think I've got it.

Malnosso, experiments, no way out, wings. What else is there?

Festivals, parties, people running interesting stores... There are a lot of things going on in the village. There's a hot spring and a beach as well.

Wow, pretty luxurious for a kidnapping!

Isn't it though? The villagers do try to make it more comfortable to live here. Exploring the area would be fun for you, I think.

I think I'll do that then!

What do you do normally?

I'm glad to hear it. Please let me know if you find anything interesting.

As for me? I used to teach swordsmanship in the mornings, did housework and talked with the other villagers, worked at the Welcome Center during the late night hours. I liked to keep busy.

Okay! Wouldn't you have seen a lot of it though?

That does sound pretty busy. What kind of sword style do you use?

But that's when I saw it with my own eyes. Hearing the stories of how others see the same things always interests me.

And I use a katana. Do you know them?

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