+++ 奇跡国 - Miracle Country +++

[Utsusemimaru has been itching to do something productive, so as soon as he is back to his normal age and has a moment to spare from touching sentai reunions, he heads out to the toy store, paint buckets in hand.

The video starts when Ucchii accidentally presses the recording button while placing his journal next to him. He has a narrow boatswain's chair suspended down the side of the building and it is there that he sits, sleeves and pant legs rolled up to his elbows and knees, and paints the walls a fresh pink. He hums strains of a jaunty tune while he works and seems to be in good spirits despite the manual labor. Maybe even because of it.]

[Yeah he could just write all this, but then he'd be denying everyone a view of his pretty face. Everyone is welcome for his consideration.]

Hello, Miracle Country~ [Sure is a kiss he's blowing to the journal with a smile.] For those who don't know me yet, I'm Ian; I've come here from the same world as Ucchii and King.

[The smile drops and he leans forward to rest his chin on his hand to stare at the journal intently. A black pen is being gripped loosely between his middle and ring fingers, and it gets tapped against his lips occasionally as he considers his words carefully.]

I've been wondering, everyone... How long have each of you been here, exactly? Do you remember what the date here was, and if it was different to what it should have been for you? And what were you doing just before you woke up? If there's some sort of pattern to all this, then those the best places to start looking for it.

[Some of the residents of Kiseki - the female ones, specifically - may not have seen him looking so serious before this. But there are questions to be answered about Kiseki, ladies and gentlemen, and Ian is determined to fill in the gaps in everyone's knowledge.]

Any information further than what the Welcome Ladies can provide would be welcome, too. I'm not entirely sure I buy into the explanations they've been giving. All of the locals seem a bit too... Stepford to be entirely genuine.

[Have they always been like that? Another question for another time, and the hand holding his chin moves away from his face. A quick movement and the pen is flipped into a more correct position for writing, and he scribbles that question down out of view of the journal.]

Well, that's all I can ask for right now. [The smile returns.] I look forward to having everyone's answers soon!

[Because if he acts like he expects it, then he's more likely to get them. A wink and a smooth 'shooting' gesture later don't point out he forgot to put the pen down first, he totally intended it and the video ends.]

{ This wasn't the first time Lacus had to step in front of a camera and it certainly wouldn't be her last. That was probably part of the reason why she hid how afraid she was so well. The video clicks on and a Lacus appeared. Despite circumstances, she looked very calm and was even slightly smiling when she began addressing to any person watching. }

Hello, it is very nice to meet you all. My name is Lacus Clyne and I have recently arrived. I can't help but admire your beautiful world. Your architecture and technology is nothing I have ever seen before. { And her world's technology is nothing to be laughed at either. } It is quite amazing! And your people have all been very kind.

While I don't mean any disrespect, I would very much appreciate information to return to my home.

{ Suddenly she is interrupted by the appearance of a pink robotic sphere jumping on her shoulder. Its arms flapping frantically. }

I DON'T ACCEPT!

{ Lacus gives another amused smile and hushed it gently. }

Now, now, do not be rude, Mr. Pink. I apologize for my little friend. I am sure he is simply as anxious to return home as I am. { She gives a respectful bow. }

Please, can you help us?