touchscreens | 01. Video

[The video feed began, and Naoto would appear on the screen, dressed in her usual hat, fine jacket and neck tie, perhaps even more refined than usual. Sitting at her desk, she'd made sure that the area where the video would work was immaculate. First impressions were important after all.]

Good day, Saeng Seong; my name is Naoto Shirogane. I have met some of you already, but to those who I've yet to meet, I felt it was important to make this video to properly introduce myself.

In my own world, I am a detective working with various police organizations across Japan, helping them solve 'unsolvable crimes'. Obviously, Saeng Seong is relatively peaceful...

[Ignoring the Mutant Snowmen...]

But, I find it still prudent to be prepared. Thus, I'd like to announce that by Wednesday next week, the Shirogane Detective Agency will be opening in District 3. If you ever are in need of assistance, please consider coming to the agency or contacting me.

[She tipped her hat towards the screen, offering them a small smile.]

Please, also feel free to ask any questions you may have here.

[Filtered for Mitsuru and Fuuka]

[For these two, there would be a continuation of the feed, Naoto's smile still there.]

Fuuka-san, Kirijo-san; I am aware this is sudden, but I would like to extend an invitation to the two of you. I would be honoured if you'd consider working with me at my agency.

[Naoto leaned back somewhat, her eyes keeping that calm look, but there was a level of uncertainty; would they even be interested? Or would they doubt her sincerity?]

You're both talented women and I trust in your abilities to be able to compliment my own weaknesses. I hope to hear back from you, but the invitation will always be opened.

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[She's quiet as Naoto went on to explain everything. And she had to be honest, most of it sounded much like how things were done back home for the Group.]

It sounds like something I would be able to handle. So I say yes, consider me interested. Even if I haven't been head of the company for too long, what I've learned over the years should be enough.

[If not, well, she'll just have to adjust what she knows and expand on it.

Though there had been something else that caught her attention.]

You mentioned 'different factions'. Would you mind explaining that a bit more?

... Too long ago?

[Wait, something was off here... she'd been suspicious of this before, but now here was some confirmation.]

Where... or when I come from, you've been CEO of the Kirijo Group for the last two years, Kirijo-san. What year is it for you, exactly?

...As for the different factions... I rather discuss that with you in person, if you don't mind.

Edited 2014-02-14 03:10 (UTC)

Excusez-moi, but did I hear you correctly when you said I've been CEO for two years?

[That was...definitely some time indeed. Hard to really process given her own time frame, but definitely some time.

Ah, but she was asked a question. So quick recovery!]

It was only 2010 back home. Early 2010, to be more precise.

[But two years between them? The idea that some people were brought from different points in their lives was one thing, but the idea that someone from years down the road was a bit baffling.]

Not at all. [She definitely understands. With networks like this, there really was no telling what may or may not be watched/listened in on.] When and where would you like to meet up and discuss this?

[So that explained it; everything fell into place. Fuuka's unawareness of the murders in Inaba, what she knew of the situation in Tatsumi Port 2 years before...]

Yes, that's what I said. And the year you're experiencing explains it; It's 2012 where I am from.

[Naoto offered the woman a brief smile.]

If anything, allow me to reassure you, you're doing a fine job as CEO, to my knowledge.

How does this Friday sound? Hopefully I'll have most of the furniture moved in by then, including your desk.