It's certainly been a while since I've had a question to ask, now hasn't it?~

Surely you missed hearing my lovely voice of a morning, yes?

Well color me curious, but what of some myths and legends from your home worlds? Care to share?

[ There's a lot of white noise - rustling and static and snow - before the video flickers on. It's sitting at an angle, pointed upwards at a tall man, blood-stained bandages all over his upper body. He's sitting on the edge of a hospital bed, being very careful not to wince. He looks around; his face is equal parts angry and suspicious. ]

Rosiel... [ The name is spoken venomously. He tugs his leg and looks down, and there's a sound of clanging metal when he moves it. It's out of view of the camera, but it sounds - and judging by his movements and expressions, looks - like he has something heavy chained to his leg. ]

Pretty elaborate set-up to go through for a poorly conceived mindfuck, if you ask me. But I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

[ He picks up the device - almost gingerly, like he's afraid it might bite him - and then peers into the camera. There's a bit of a startled expression when he realizes it's recording.]

Who's out there? Answer me right now. I know what's really going on here.

Good morning, criminals! If no one has any objections, I will be dismantling the events that were set up for last night's Halloween celebrations. Those of you responsible for the haunted house don't need to worry about deconstructing it.

Today will also be the last day before I begin to accustom the trees to a more wintry environ. So please enjoy the foliage, relax, and have fun. There is plenty of cider, and plenty of good company!

Teacher! Teacher, where are you?!

[The boy sounds lost and a little frightened.]

I-I don’t know where I am… There’s this message that says I’ve done all these bad things… but I don’t remember doing them! O-okay, I admit to the first… but the other things don’t make any sense to me! There must be some mistake… I’ve learned my lesson… Please let me go back home…?

Teacher…? Anyone…?

Gramps? ... Gramps!? HEY PANDA ARE THOSE WRINKLY EARS OF YOURS GOIN' DEAF!?

[there’s a frustrated mutter when he receives no reply and no kick to the face.] ... Shit...! Then he's still with that Noah...?

[cue silence right after and those who were listening in might think that Lavi had terminated the connection. but a few minutes later, he's back on.]

Everyone out there can hear me just fine, yeah? I got a favor to ask. If you see an old man who's nearly bald but has a bit of hair almost as tall as he is, let me know.

... Anyway, I got the message. Ain't gonna complain about it to you guys 'cos I'm sure the sob story of being innocent gets old real fast. So, hey there! Guessin' I'm the newbie around here.

[ The camera turns on, revealing a tall, grinning redhead at an impressively bad angle. He doesn't begin to talk immediately, choosing instead to poke and giggle at the small device being held in his hand. After a few seconds of this, he ends up putting it back on his head. ]

Ihihihi, so that's how you get this thing on! Interesting, interesting!

[ He clears his throat and grins widely at the camera. ]

This thing records movies, right? So, everyone can see me doing this...

[ He pauses, evidently contemplating something. The grin turns into a smirk. ]

To the one who brought me here: you've done a pretty good job on this whole thing. Really, this is quite the setup you've got going here!

[ He raises two hands to the air, clapping to an invisible audience, and finally drops them. The smirk remains for a moment... ]

So, if you can hear me... it was one hell of a prank, I'll give you that, but I need to get back as soon as possible. Stop this game of yours now.

[ ...and then changes back to a dorky smile. He rubs the back of his head as if embarassed. ]

After all, what am I supposed to do if my little cousins need me?