[Video] UN: ZW.🌹

[wilder]

WHO: Zelos Wilder THE RISING PHOENIX
WHERE: Network
WHEN: Forward Dated to 3/16, after the kidnappings
WHAT: CODENAMES
WARNINGS: I'm sorry

[At first, Zelos looks serious in his broadcast. People he knew got kidnapped after all! This is serious]

I just went to talk to Zodiac about the people missing. They gave some intel on where they were taken, but most important -- they made it very clear we shouldn't give our names to anyone that dwells in that realm if we go after them.

So...I have a plan! [his tone starts turning to cheery. Oh. Oh no] We should all come up with code names to call each other while they're there!

If you got one, great! Go ahead and sound it off in the comments so we all know what to call you! If you don't, then send me a photo of yourself and I will use my genius intellect to give you the perfect code name!

[this is likely a bad idea don't let him have that power]

And don't worry, I've already come up with my own as an example. While we're in the realm, you can call me: ✨The Rising Phoenix✨! Perfect, isn't it?

Okay, you guys next! Show me what you got!

[He sounds way too proud of himself. Help]

Comments

[wilder]

[look one day it will make sense ok]

Thanks.

-- Oh, and don't let him get on any boats. Just to be on the safe side.

[wilder]

So going after them huh... [Yeah, that adds up. ]

Well, let me act as your personal guide again! And this time, I promise not to collapse out of the blue!

[wilder]

Oh, weapon hands would be a good move! Or making the ground slick so they slip. Or if nothing else, flinging giant icicles is always effective.

[He's seen some shit ok]

Is that right? Well then that's perfect! I'll be sure to call you that then. Welcome aboard, Alice!

1/2

[the_redventurer]

Thanks. You're a good guy, Rising Phoenix.

[He will perceive you and indulge you on the code name, Zelos.]

2/2

[the_redventurer]

[Though now that he thinks about it...]

So, I still get a code name of my own, right?

[missingache]

[....... oh god, they're going to die if Zelos is in charge, aren't they.]

Uh... right. I'm gonna find a different team.

[neverbreaks]

[ She is about to protest that last part, but manages to catch herself in time. Maybe it hadn't been true before, so bound to the Miracle and the family as she was - as they all had been - but...things were changing now, right? She was getting to make her own decisions now, do things just for her herself.

So...it is a bit true, isn't it?

She still isn't entirely sure about being graceful, but she couldn't deny that the thought of it made her happy. ]

...yeah, I guess you're right.

Thank you. I really like it.

[higanbana]

I don't know if I have enough control to try that last one without putting the rest of you in harm's way. That does sound like something fun to practice, though...

[She can't help but laugh a little hearing her own fake name.]

Glad to be part of the team, Phoenix.

[cardinalrule]

[That... is a very strange thing to mention.]

I'll keep that in mind.

[eternalfuture]

Let's see. I'm sixteen, I like going to the arcade with friends, I like sweets, I like the color pink, I'm -

[she stops and thinks.]

- I'm missing my boyfriend and my friends a lot. They're incredible, and I love them to pieces.

[wedonttalkabout]

I have to. I can't let them stay there and let who knows what happens to them.

[Bruno is a squirrelly non-combative weirdo, but he loves his family fiercely. It overrides everything else. But still...this means a lot to him. He's not great out there and can honestly use all the help he can get.]

Thanks, I- I'll take you up on that. [And then a little lightly.] Are you sure? Do I need to bring a wheelbarrow to put you in just in case?

[wilder]

Fair enough. Can't say I wouldn't say the same in your shoes.

[Who are we kidding, if his sister ever got kidnapped there would already be a trail of bodies.

He makes a pfffft sound] Like I'm gonna let myself be hauled around in a wheelbarrow!

[wilder]

[So she's a kid and has a boyfriend. Yep. Instant strike out]

Ah, not exactly the kind of info you make code names from but let's see...

[He makes a "hmm" sound and then dramatically-]

The pink sweetie!

[wilder]

Practice away -- though I'll be sure give you a wide berth when you do.

[Getting impaled feels like it'd be bad!!]

[wilder]

Huh? You still want a code name?

[Sheesh guy really is chill]

Well, alright. How about-

[A dramatic pause]

Unsinkable Red!

[wilder]

Watch it! It's not like anyone else has a better plan!

[wilder]

You do?

[There's a note of surprise in his reaction. Not because the name was anything insulting, but well - he kinda expected more pushback from anything he suggested, per usual.

But the surprise only lasts a second before he covers it up once more with his usual dramatics!]

Aha, thought you might! My genius strikes again!

[neverbreaks]

[ She smiles. ] Yeah. I really appreciate it.

I like the one you came up with for yourself too. It sounds really impressive.

[camaleonico]

Better. Thank you.

[ His face and tone are just as flat. They're vibing. Jokes aside, though... ]

Did Zodiac tell you why we can't give our names? What happens?

[wilder]

[he shrugs]

Not much. Just that if they find out your name, you wind up trapped in the Spirit Realm forever.

[He says this very casually]

[camaleonico]

What? What about the people who were kidnapped?! Do they know not to tell them their names?!

[ Um, Camilo is not casual about this, hey ]

[missingache]

I do. Get in, see if what we're going against is an enemy or not, and grab our friends. And do the codename part.

[Gosh, it's like Zelos has never plated a video game. Gauge the threat first.]

[wilder]

You do?

[He is caught a little by surprise by that, since man that is not a universal sentiment with this crowd. But boy does it makes him feel good and he practically preens at it]

Why thank you! ♥ You really are a lady of great taste~!

[wilder]

Probably not.

So we're gonna have to find some way to break that rule for them!

[wilder]

[No, his experience comes from actual real world experience. And that's what he meant by "see where they've been kidnapped and figure out a rescue plan".

So ergo, Zelos looks very unimpressed]

Uh, that's basically the same plan I just said.

Does your head always live up your ass or...?