001 - [Video]

[kungfood]

[The image displayed is of nothing human. It is, in fact, nothing more than a panda in a pair of darned pants standing straight up as if he knows no other way to stand. He’s obviously in the new “home” he’s been given, and if it’s possible for him to seem even more out of place, he somehow manages it. It’s similar but it’s not, and he’s never seen anything like the kedan before.

He’s entirely out of his element, and if it was ever doubted that a panda could display that much with expression, he’s living, standing, awkward proof that a panda can do just that.]

Uh. [Brief, something that was almost a word but never quite made it. He has no idea about these devices except for what he’s been told, and he still finds it difficult to believe. Others can see him, he can see them, and they can speak that way. How is that possible?] So. Hi. This showing a picture, right? A…a moving one, I guess. I don’t really understand, but that’s what those guys told me, so it probably does, right?

[He’s blathering. This is hardly anything new with him, and he realizes it, and that also shows. He runs a paw over his face, ears popping right back into place when it passes over them.]

Yeah, so, the introduction thing, I guess. I’m, uh, [awkward] Po [still awkward] and I’m from a place called the Valley of Peace, and [little less awkward] I never really thought that when you ascended, it was to another city. Thought of it more like another plane. But that’s okay, because you can’t ascend anything when you’re asleep, but you can apparently get trapped, and that’s pretty, uh. That really sucks. Like. It sucks a lot.

[He’s still obviously out of his element, but he stands up a little straight and stops fidgeting.]

Is there anything that whoever else here can tell me that doesn’t suck?

[Things that suck less are also wanted, and it’s after a close-up of a bear paw that the image disconnects.]

Comments

[kungfood]

[Oh no, there's that great big smile. That's a good way for anyone to think, to be willing to protect those who can't do it themselves.]

You sound awesome. I hope nothing bad happens, but it's good to know there are people here who can help end anything too bad.

[fearlessherosheart]

Certainly there are plans in place.

[kungfood]

[Plans? A plot? Something that they can figure out beforehand? Awesome!

Not that Po has the best mind for strategy, but he's good at improvisation. If he doesn't have a weapon, anything will suffice. Musical instruments, woks, bamboo stilts...]

You mean there's already been some sort of agreement about how to react in case something goes wrong? There's people who have already gotten together on how to handle it?

[fearlessherosheart]

There has been discussion. In truth, I have not followed it, excepting Doctor Banner's request for magical aid. When there is action to be taken, I will be there, and i will leave the planning to those who have the skill.

[kungfood]

[Discussion. Sometimes, they're hard to follow. Po's not the best at the "figuring things out" part, but he can always try.]

I understand what you mean. I can follow through with what needs to be done, but sometimes figuring that out on my own is...murky water.

[fearlessherosheart]

I nearly agree. I certainly have the ability, but little desire to when there are those who delight in plans.

[kungfood]

[Po's plans usually involve step one...and the later steps come after step one, but he forgets to get past that until he realizes, oops, what now?]

So you're good with strategy, too? That's really impressive. I bet you're admired where you're from!

[fearlessherosheart]

More tactics than strategy. I leave strategy to the Dragonlords.

[but she isn't going to deny the praise]

[kungfood]

[Dragonlords?

Why does everyone else have dragons? Dragons here, dragons there, dragons anywhere that's not just a statue or a scroll or a warrior...]

That's still pretty awesome. I leave that up to my master. He's far better at it than I'll ever be.

[fearlessherosheart]

[Technically Dragonlords are human; on the other hand, they're named after real animals.]

Ah, well, I have left long term plans to others.

[kungfood]

[Po is 110% jealous, but not in the seething way. His dragons? On scrolls. Paintings. Statues. Stories. Turned into rivers and the stuff of myth.

And then there's him.]

Oh, hey, wow. I'm behind. Did you give me your name already? It might take me a little while to get it right. Uh, everyone's names are really different from what I'm used to. But I'll remember it, promise!

[fearlessherosheart]

I am Tazendra. And yourself?

[kungfood]

Tazendra.

[Give him a few sayings and he'll get it right. Promise!]

I'm Po. Just Po. That's what everyone calls me usually. Short and simple, easy to remember.

[fearlessherosheart]

[it was for the best she left off her titles]

It is at that.

[kungfood]

[Po will just leave off his as much as he can. Other than "Panda!" they really don't matter. Not here, at any rate. He hopes they never do, because the more peaceful a place is, the better.]

So, hey. Do you like food? I mean, eating it. I'll cook for you sometime, we can talk more.

[fearlessherosheart]

I like eating food quite a bit.

{And Tazendra still can't cook anything more complicated than making tea.]

[kungfood]

Me too! It's, like, the best thing. One of the best things. A really good thing. [Po likes his food; look at his chins and know as much.] So, yeah, any time you're hungry, let me know! I'll fix you something good. Promise.

[fearlessherosheart]

I will remember that, then, and contact you when I seek a good meal.

[kungfood]

Excellent! I'm looking forward to it, totally.

[fearlessherosheart]

As am I.