[ 01 | Video & Action]

[jellyfishbrain]

[Gourry is smiling cheerfully as he looks into the camera, seated somewhere with his laptop level in front of him. He waves energetically; the video option has always suited him much better than writing things out, once he figured out how to work it. He doesn't have to worry about spelling things this way!

He rubs at the back of his neck as he addresses the camera, looking slightly lost despite the familiar surroundings.]

Looks like there's a lot of new cadets here since I went on my last mission! Makes you wonder where they're all comin' from! Anyway, thought I'd introduce myself, since I'm seein' a lot of new faces in the halls! The name's Gourry Gabriev, SeeD! Er, that's a title, not part of my name. I'm a sword specialist here! To any new cadets, good luck with your training, and watch out for Instructor Inverse! She's got a short temper and she's not shy about throwin' those fireballs around!

[The feed cuts out, the video being wrapped up rather unceremoniously.]

[Action, Afternoon:]

[Later that same day, Gourry can be found in uniform, seated in his own corner of the cafeteria with a table all to himself. There are about five full plates of food spread across it, which he is steadily working his way through without breaking a sweat. He's friendly enough, for anyone who wants to approach him, but keep an eye on your hands. You're likely to lose a finger if you set them down in the wrong place.]

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[Action]

[dragonspooker]

[While Gourry is busy eating, this gives Lina a chance to get the drop on him. Though, by get the drop on him, this means showing up at his table with all the force of a hurricane. Thankfully, it's only metaphorical force. Mostly. Her palms slamming into the table carry a fair amount of force, though.]

GOURRY, YOU KNUCKLEHEAD! YOU'VE GOT SOME NERVE!

[Lina Inverse is Not Pleased™.]

[Action]

[jellyfishbrain]

[Yeah, Lina, you are the least subtle ever.

He looks up at her, bewildered, with a half-eaten hot dog hanging out of his mouth, bun and all.]

Whmff ymf flkin' mmfbat?

[Oh. Right.

He takes a minute to chew the actual bite in his mouth and swallow, putting the rest back on his plate for the time being.]

Hey, Lina! What are you talkin' about?

[Action]

[dragonspooker]

[For a moment, Lina hangs her head when Gourry tries to talk with his mouth full.]

...Gourry, don't talk with your mouth full...

[Once he actually answers understandably, she picks up where she left off, even smashing her hands on the table again.]

You've been gone for who knows how long, gone off to parts unknown and finally come back and tell the cadets that I might FIREBALL THEM?!

[Ignoring the fact that she would. It's totally not misplaced frustration with him having been gone so long, no sir...]

[Action]

[jellyfishbrain]

[He blinks at her several times in rapid succession.

Clearly, he does not understand why this was a thing he shouldn't have done.]

Well, you might! They should know so they can take cover!

[Action]

[dragonspooker]

That's not tru--

[She cuts herself off, then sighs and flops down in the nearest chair. There's no fooling Gourry, at least when it comes to this.]

Okay, maybe it's true, but that's not the point! I can't have people thinkin' that I'm some kind of irresponsible instructor, liable to fly off the handle at any given time!

[For a moment, she almost looks melancholy, and even a bit resentful of her terrible temper.

However, that's only for a moment, as she suddenly leans across the table, back to eleven on the rageometer.]

'Cause I just a big promotion, Gourry, and I ain't gonna let nothin' blow this for me, y'hear?!

[Action]

[jellyfishbrain]

[He actually takes the shouting with some amount of grace, though he leans back in his chair to give himself just a liiiittle bit of distance.]

Alright, alright! Well, if you mess it up, it's not my fault! Just try not to set anyone on fire! Or steal their lunch money or anything.

[Action]

[dragonspooker]

[Face, meet desk. Followed by their good friend, Frustrated Heaving Sigh, even!]

Gourry, I'm not a thief! And I'm not gonna lash out and attack my students!

[Not without reason, anyway.]

The point is, I've got a good thing goin' here. My reputation here is a lot better than it is at home, and I'd like to keep it that way.

[eggplantallergy]

Ah, it's great to see more bladed weapons specialists around! Welcome back!

I'm Gakupo, a fellow SeeD, and an advisor for bladed weapons and indirect paramagic.

What sort of sword do you use?

-Gakupo

[jellyfishbrain]

Thank you!

Mine is a little special, actually! It looks like a regular broadsword, but there's nothing regular about the Sword of Light! It's an old family heirloom.

[eggplantallergy]

Oh? That's pretty interesting! My sword is also a family heirloom, and it's also not very usual. I've never heard of the Sword of Light, though.

[jellyfishbrain]

I'll have to show it to you sometime! Not sure I can really describe it, and it might not be -- well, kinda not safe to whip it out in here to put on video.

What's special about yours?

[eggplantallergy]

Likewise, although I don't think my weapon is quite that dangerous.

Mine makes music.

[jellyfishbrain]

[Oh! Gourry looks intrigued, at that.]

Really? Music?!

[Video]

[marearcana]

You sound like you know her pretty well. I haven't had all that much trouble with her, though, and I'm in her Intermediate Attack magic class.

[You are being talked to by a unicorn, what do.]

[Video]

[jellyfishbrain]

[Not think anything of it. For a moment.]

She and I have been partners for a long time! Since before we came here.

[Wait.

Hey.

Wait.

Hey.]

You're a horse!

[Video]

[marearcana]

I have to wonder why people keep getting that wrong... I'm not a horse, I'm a unicorn pony. There is a difference!

Anyway, my name's Twilight Sparkle. It's nice to meet you!

[Video]

[jellyfishbrain]

A unicorn? Really? And you can talk!

[You would think this is the weirdest thing he's ever seen.

It really isn't.]

Well, I'm Gourry! Think I might've said that before. It's nice to meet you, Twinkle Sprinkle!

[He's really bad with names. :/]

[Video]

[marearcana]

I... don't think you'll need to tell me again.

I, on the other hand, will probably need to remind you of mine frequently, seeing as you've somehow managed to get it wrong less than two minutes after hearing it.

[Video]

[jellyfishbrain]

Really? What'd I say?

[Action]

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Your appreciation for food rivals few I have seen!

[Thus appears one demon, who has paused to marvel at the consumption on display here.]

[Action] oh my god, perfect.

[jellyfishbrain]

[His demony-ness doesn't seem to phase Gourry in the slightest; all he does is grin broadly in reply, actually managing to swallow before he speaks.]

Hey, someone's gotta do it! Nothin' like a good meal!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Hyahya, well -- for my own part, I enjoy the cooking of it more than the consumption. But turning on the heat means nothing if you do not put the ingredients in the pan!

[jellyfishbrain]

[He's... he's not sure he gets what you're saying. That's okay, though. Most things go over his head.]

Well, of course you have to put in the ingredients! Otherwise, you've got nothin' to eat!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Of course! But a beginning chef's mistake is to put too much value on the first step, and not enough on the last. Yet a meal is not complete until all courses have been assembled!

[jellyfishbrain]

[Mmm. Just talking about food is making his appetite spike. It's a good thing he's got plenty. Hopefully, it will be enough.]

I like the way you think! Do you cook here at Garden?