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Ah ha ha ha!

Once more, it appears that Johnny has many, many new friends to entertain! Now, now, don't crowd. There's precious little food and drink to serve guests with, I'm afraid. You missed a very nice barbecue that we had about a week ago. Still, there may be a few leftovers in reserve. Perhaps I'll even pass them around, if you're lucky.

Ah, so many new women have come. It's almost a shame to know that they'll leave so soon. Still, at least it saves you beauties the trouble of staying in this horrid place, no? A flower cannot truly bloom in the darkness, or so the saying goes, and this is truly a sunless place.

Oh, do try to avoid Midna and Testament while you're here. They're not the most social types.

Oi, oi, oi. Listen up everyone. Police, civilians, everyone.

THIS WOMAN, and I use the term loosely, is not to be trusted. She's from my world and about as close to a true villain as I've come across there. A vicious, sadistic woman who has no respect for the value of life.

Yes, she is beautiful, she can even act sweet if she wishes. Just be wary of her tricks. Her charm and sexiness have slipped through Johnny's defenses before, so I speak from experience.

To the medical staff, DO NOT remove her chip. Under any circumstances. She should be largely harmless if left with what she has...I think.

Alright...Alright...Just a bit more...Easy now.

[The image kicks on from the communicator, from a position on the stairs of Latimir. Johnny apparently has a large, make-shift grilling pit cobbled together in front of the building and is trying to evenly cook a massive slab of meat.]

I wish I had something better than badly aged barbecue sauce to put on you, but one makes due with what one can, no? You look a damned sight better like this, than you did in the wild. Too bad most of the things around here are so gamey. I took all the time to make this thing, so you'd better taste good when I'm done.

[He turns and waves to the camera, tipping his hat.]

Come one, come all! There's a grill-out at Latimir. It's first-come, first-serve. I'm afraid I didn't grill up any greens, so vegetarians need not apply. Bring whatever you like, though! Some alcohol would be nice, too. Ingenious, no? A bit of metal grating, a shovel, and plenty of fabric and dried-up wood to use as kindling. Who needs an engineering education?

[The feed switches on from where Johnny's coat has been set down in Baiken's apartment, the comm link having fallen out and activated. After being lured in for a birthday "gift" by Anji, he isn't watching Baiken planning to waylay him with birthday wacks.]

What the hell, Anji? You shouldn't call me Oji-san, I'm not old! I know Japanese, I know what you mean by that! Damn it all, Johnny is still a young age of twentys-

AH! AH! GAH! What the hell ar-WAAAAH! OW! Damn it! OW! This is-GAAAH-an ambush! I'm not-OOH-armed!

[He dashes around the apartment, pursued by the still striking swordswoman.]

You're gonna' pay f-OUCH-this! This isn't how you do a birthday!

What the hell is going on out there? Was there some agreed date for people to go nuts, and I wasn't given the confirmation letter? Honestly...

Well, it looks like I'll have to run damage control. Who else out there isn't going crazy over something or other? Is this some epidemic? Gunshots aren't exactly conducive to enjoying my morning coffee.

Well, all things considered I'd say we're doing alright. Except for a certain dangerous someone's lackey getting his powers back, at least. All the more reason why Johnny should get his training back into full swing, no? Time to step things up.

Alright, then. I know the many of you here are new, as usually happens around this time. I am Johnny, Captain of the Jellyfish Air Pirates! From Earth, 2182. I tip my hat you, all newcomers to our little dilapidated city! Rest assured, it's a bit of a fixer-upper, but we're working on it. How's that coming along, hm? Engineers? Great builders? Any work done to restore both power and water to all the main housing buildings?

Toph! Oi, where are you, little lady? Johnny wishes to test how good that Earthbending of yours actually is! This is the perfect time to get the limbs working. Weather's nice, too.

Cube, the demonstration was truly incredible. An excellent display of your skills. Well done, my friend.

[The video feed kicks on from Johnny's window, where he left his communicator while he was keeping watch. He's at the front steps of the Latimir building, helping fend off the hordes.]

Ha ha ha ha ha! Did you think it would be so easy, hm? Did you think that Johnny would be an easy meal? Non! Impossible! Johnny shall not fall to the machinations of any creature, no matter how dangerous they may be!

Beware all demons, monsters, beasts, whatever you wish to be known as! You have forfeited life when you took on Johnny, Captain of the Jellyfish Air Pirates!

Master thief unparalleled!

[A flipping sword strike takes care of one Reaver trying to get into the doors of Latimir.]

Successor to the magnificent Unchou Shihan Iai style!

[He executes a group of nurses, dashing around and slashing them from behind with a burst of inhuman speed.]

Not to mention avid lover of women around the world!

[A snap kick sends one leaping Reaver across the road, slamming headfirst into a lightpost. He follows it in flight, sending down a pillar of energy to slam in from above it.]

So long as you face Johnny, none shall take a step within this building. Allow me to show you all a true Royal Dream! Ensenga! Ensenga! Ensenga!

[Each cry of "Ensenga" creates a plume of bird-shaped flames from his sword. They slam into several attacking groups of mutated dogs, setting them on fire and sending them screaming into the distance.]

( A nice demonstration of the tricks he's using )

Ah, such an interesting couple of days it has been, no? So busy, busy, busy! Between helping newcomers, keeping up with current events, and trying to fix up the apartment, Johnny barely has time to hear himself think!

Still, in a way it makes me feel good. To hear the pitter patter of little feet in the house brings back such fond memories. It's like when I was first starting out as an air pirate, wandering the world and bringing the light of hope and love to far off lands.

Ha ha, Midna is just too adorable! Testament! It's like we had a feisty, demanding daughter!

Baiken, have you cooled down, yet? Seems you've had an interesting week, yourself. This is what happens, I suppose, when one jumps to conclusions. I've certainly done it enough times. This is merely the problem that comes with being a man of action, no?

It seems we're finally making some repair headway, too. My fondest congratulations to our construction and technology specialists! You're the lifeblood our little make-shift community.

ANJI! I'm in a good mood, tonight. We need to drink! In between shots, I'll teach you how to be a real man.

Just in case people have started to forget the face of villainy, I think it's about time to remind you all. The recent incident has revealed another enemy in our midst. One begrudging the innocent for reasons I can't fathom. Therefore, Johnny shall take the lead in this.

These individuals are, at best, not to be trusted. At worst, they're dangerous to your safety:

Dio - Killed a crew-mate of mine. Arrogant to a fault.

Tyki Mikk - Responsible for the killer butterflies we've had recently. Several deaths in a short time.

Legato Bluesummers - A truly sad human being. Tends to see everyone as trash, except for his missing Boss. I'd feel sorry for him if he weren't quite so vicious.

Gateau - Murdered Cube for no discernable reason other than his own amusement. A bit of a sadist, in my opinion.

Not quite so bad:

Vanilla Ice - Seems like a rational man, but he's also unbelievably loyal to Dio. Can become dangerous in regards to his boss.

Azula - Despite her shady past here, Azula has been doing much better. Here's hoping she can at least find some measure of connection with other people.

Tyki's family - The two lanky ones seem too crazy or incompetent to be very dangerous. Road has been nothing but sweet to me, so I'm not sure she's all that bad. Tyki is likely a bad seed.

If there are any additions to be made, please come to Johnny and speak your mind. He always listens.

EDIT: Upon further evaluation, I've changed some of my decisions thus far.

[The image on the video screen is of Johnny, sans shirt, hat, and sunglasses. He seems to be sitting on the couch and leaning over, almost like he's leaning against or over someone. His hand goes out, as if tracing an invisible body. His tone is soothing, yet slightly playful as he addresses the figure in his memory.]

Oh ho? So this is your weak spot, eh? I knew it all along. See? Isn't this much better than constantly arguing over this and that regarding Dizzy's upbringing? This is always the best way to handle a dispute, don't you think?

[He recoils just slightly, a snicker in his voice.]

Ha ha ha ha! Your body betrays your harsh words! Somehow a blush is even more adorable, when it's rising on such pale skin. I want to see that blush rising over your entire being...There, see? It's not so bad to be compliant now and then, no?

[Soon he's the one laying on the couch, the imagined figure now reclining across him as he strokes intangible hair.]

About time you took more initiative, ha ha! Boldness is rewarded, you know! Honestly...

...You're so cute, Tess.

[The video flickers on from a place on the ground, as if the communicator had been set aside to keep it from being destroyed. Johnny and the street around him is illuminated by a series of make-shift torches that have been placed about. His hat is missing, his once beautiful blond hair disheveled, caked with dirt and blood. He hasn't slept for three days, but his eyes look completely focused. About the street lay the bodies of many different beasts, sliced apart.]

Is that it?

[He sees one dog getting up, maimed and whining in it's attempt to slowly retreat. He clears the distance in one leap, landing on the beast hard enough to crush it's skull.]

IS THAT ALL?! Come on then, all of you! Beasts! Nefarious bastards! Those who take pleasure in our misery! I've got more than enough energy for you all!

[Satisfied with the pile of dead creatures, he picks up the communicator to address anyone listening.]

If anyone is still injured, tell me. I'll help.

If things start pouring in from another locations, tell me. I'll stave them off.

If I see anyone who wants to use this little opportunity to torment us further, I'll cut you in fucking half. DO YOU HEAR ME? There won't be any banter or clever quips, I'll just kill you on sight.

That is all.

DAMN IT ALL TO HELL! Why the hell can't we have a single month. ONE GODDAMNED MONTH. That's all I'm asking for, do you hear me? One month of peace and quiet, where nobody gets killed, goes crazy, or attempts to destroy us all. A month where some outer force doesn't flip out and threaten us all.

Oi. Scientists. Researchers. Whatever you call yourselves. Why can't you keep this ridiculousness from happening, given your great power and technology? Do you even care? I'm starting to think you've given up on this place a long time ago, and you're just keeping us all out of spite. Or maybe loneliness, at that. That's really it, isn't it? You just keep going through the motions because it's all you've got, isn't it? Careless bastards.

...Tch.

How is everyone? Does anyone know who was hurt? How many people were on the upper floors? Does it look like this was caused, or is it another fluke of nature?

[The sound of heavy, uneven footsteps is heard over Johnny's portable communicator as he activates it, then switches to video mode.]

Ah, shit...*cough*...my lungs aren't going to like me much for awhile.

[He fumbles with the communicator, failing to private lock his message.]

Oi, I need a medic. Bring something...*cough*...for burn wounds when you come, whichever...*hack*...doctor gets this message. Latimir 208. I think I might have a concussion, as well, and I've...*cough*...inhaled a bit of smoke.

((OOC: Johnny got in a fight with Azula. AGAIN. He got cocky and ended up taking a direct fire/martial arts combo, which pushed him into knocking Azula unconscious in a moment of anger.))

To all of the new arrivals we've had these past few weeks, I greet you. I'm sure you'll find your legs here and will hopefully contribute to raising the state of our surroundings. I've been thinking a lot lately about how we can improve this place. Have we grown complacent? Are we merely will to stay with what we've got?

NON! We must clearly move forward. Only one main building has water and power. Should we allow this to continue? Surely we have some true geniuses here who can devise a way to restore these basic needs, no? We must. We can no longer leave our fellow lodgers with such dire conditions.

What's the latest news on all of these horrible incidents? Is there a lead, yet? The individuals must be brought to heel as soon as possible. I'm lending my sword skills to those who may need it, if we're to go on a hunt for this villain.

Just letting the clinic know ahead of time, you're going to be having a guest. Glorious moi' shall be stopping by. I've got some minor burn marks to take care of. Nothing life threatening, nothing serious! Just some minor blemishes.

I'll also need to find someone out there to sew up my outfit a bit. Tough black leather is hard to properly take care of, at times.

Azula, the intensity of your beauty is only paralleled by the intensity of your flames. Ah, it sets Johnny's passions ablaze! I enjoyed our dance, but I think you'll need to practice your steps if you want to keep up with me. Feel free to invite me to the floor once more, if you're feeling bold. Perhaps next time we'll actually finish the song.

Johnny wishes fond greetings to all of the new arrivals in our fair city. I use the term "fair" loosely, of course. As you can see, we've got a bit of a fixer-upper here. Rest assured, a bit of elbow-grease and cooperation goes a long way in this place. Treat others with respect and chances are good that they'll do the same. For those of you who can't, expect to have it rough.

I'm sure your neighbors can tell you which buildings are best, what foods we have to choose from, how we get supplies, all of that business. Don't be afraid to ask specific questions, just shout them out. I'm sure someone will be at the ready to answer them.

As a matter of fact, why not start here? All of you new arrivals with questions, get on the network. Johnny's right here in 208, ready to answer whatever inquiries I can. If not, I should at least be able to point you to who can. Please, please, don't be shy! Let Johnny's crystal blue eyes and honey-sweet tones soothe your mind.

Oi, Azula, you still out there? I haven't heard from you in quite some time. Have you made up with Ty Lee, yet?

Hmmmmmm, It's not often Johnny has to question himself. I've always been a supporter of it, but what of your opinion on redemption? What is your take on this long-standing subject? Please, please, let this be an open discussion, hold nothing back.

Can someone who has done great evil truly be redeemed? What is the way to do so? How long? Is there some great, quantifiable karmic scale that others can be judged "fit" by? If such a thing existed, surely helping someone would be much easier. They'd at least know how far the road they must travel is, no?

Or is it more subjective? Relative entirely to the world and system one comes from? After all, one "good" can be "evil" in another land, so is such a thing invalid on the grander scale?

Ha ha ha! Perhaps Johnny becomes a bit too introspective these days, hm?

Hello, my guests! Johnny is pleased to meet all of you, I know this all must be quite the shock. It is strange, Johnny has the strangest sense of deja vu. Have we done this dance before? Or perhaps my mind is simply getting old early, ha ha ha!

No matter. All guests are welcome in Johnny's abode. A member of the Jellyfish Air Pirates is bound by duty to show hospitality to all of those who come seeking aid. Thanks to this handy refrigeration unit I received, I'll have cool drinks waiting for any newcomer who needs them.

Ladies get two drinks~

If you see a gloomy, rather fair, pale gentleman, do try not to bother him. He's so uncouth around guests, at times. He's just shy and doesn't know how to deal with people well, so give him space if he needs it.

Ah, to see so many fresh roses within our garden, Johnny is truly blessed!

Perhaps a song will kick things off well, hm? This is just the distraction we need from the day-to-day trials of this place. A little diddy we found from the 20th century, hm? Those who are from that era, don't be afraid to sing along.

[Johnny pulls out a guitar and starts to play.]

Ah, Fai? Thank you. Our date last night was very enjoyable.

Damn. First Anji, now Baiken. I guess this place is starting to take a liking to people from my world. At least we haven't gotten any of the bad apples, yet. I can only wonder how long that luck is going to hold out. Next thing you know, I'll be neighbors with Justice, back from the dead.

...I hope Johnny did not just jinx himself with such a statement.

Oi, who's in the mood for a bit of a dust-up? I feel restless and I haven't practiced in two days.

Does anyone need any favors done? Anything from the city? As long as it gets me out and about, I don't care what it is.

Testament, try to mind your language around our two new Japanese guests, okay?