Eine - The Rittmeister Arrives

[the_enemy_ace]

[The letters that appear on the page is in a fine, elegant hand. Clearly, he is treating this as an exercise in potentially creating a historical document. After all, he might be here for some time.]

My name is Hans Von Hammer. I was brought to this place, this castle, from 1945. I doubt anybody here will know my name, thus it is important to make some things clear.

[Those from the DC universe certainly might know the Hammer of Hell by reputation.]

I served in the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force. For the second time, I flew against the young men of many nations. It was what had to be done, what duty and honour demanded. In war, the terrible arithmetic leaves few choices worthy of the name. If there are any members of the one-testicled madman's machine here - you have an enemy now. I have seen what you did, how you corrupted my homeland and left the innocent to burn alongside you in the ruins of your despotic empire.

But I remember a better time, when I served under a different flag. It was still a war fought at the gates of heaven, and still terrible - but there was a code of honour then. It is that code, that loyalty I still follow.

I am unsure what I will do here, or even how long I will survive. But for the first time in years, there are birds. And though I am separated from the sky, there is peace. Respite. That is devoutly to be wished.

Lastly, I understand that everybody can read this. I find this a fascinating mode of communication, magic or otherwise. I will, of course, engage in conversation.

Comments

[payback]

How long you will survive... here? Hopefully a good long time...

[the_enemy_ace]

One never knows. Frankly, the idea of people not attempting to kill me is somewhat new.

[payback]

Well, not that this place is without strife, but usually I think people manage to band together pretty well.

[the_enemy_ace]

I see.

[That is...good news, in fact.]

There are, I hope, no representatives here claiming to be of a 'master race'?

[payback]

Um. [Well, there's a kid named Eridan, and he's a bit of a tool who thinks his species is way superior...]

... not so much to speak of, I would say.

[the_enemy_ace]

A relief, then, indeed. Thank you for telling me that. It may make my time here considerably more bearable.

[payback]

Yes, well, I wish you good look of having a quiet time here if that's what you want. It's actually really quite possible even if chaos does break out sometimes...

[the_enemy_ace]

[In his experience, that is 'every day']

After the last few years, I would work extensively to make it so. Again, my thanks. Perhaps we will meet in person one of these days.

[payback]

My name's Asano Rin. If you have any questions I might be able to help...

[the_enemy_ace]

At this point? I have nothing but questions - it will take me some time to sort them out to the point that I am not bombarding you with them.

[payback]

It's possible to filter messages directly to people using the journal, if you work things out later.

[the_enemy_ace]

Thank you, again. Clear skies until next we meet, then.

[payback]

Um, you too.

[losemycherry]

Welcome to the castle! Don't worry about surviving here - most of the residents are completely friendly! A newcomer needs to feel welcome.

To which end, any chance you're still a virgin? <3

[the_enemy_ace]

In my experience, such has never been the case.

And...no, I am not.

[And that she leads with such a question is causing considerable confusion on his part]

[losemycherry]

Aww, that's so sad! Why not?

[The ambiguity in her question is 100% intentional...or is it?]

[the_enemy_ace]

Two wars, fraulein. [He is making an assumption there, but he feels it is somewhat a safe one] It makes one...what is the American term...jumpy, that is it.

[losemycherry]

Ich bin Japaner. But all languages are understood here anyway, so don't worry about not knowing the English word for stuff.

[the_enemy_ace]

Ah, I see. I have never been to Japan - about all I know comes from what we know of your aircraft, I am sorry to say. I am sure there is far more to learn, of course.

[losemycherry]

It's a pretty neat place to live! Our aircraft is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the stuff we've been able to accomplish.

[the_enemy_ace]

So I hear, madam.

If I may - are there any aircraft here? Not necessarily made in your homeland, of course.

[too_fairytale]

[is this dude... actually a Nazi... ?

... did Hitler actually only have one testicle? O_o

Amy's just going to--watch this for a while]

[the_enemy_ace]

[He most emphatically is not, and would react very poorly to being called one.]

Perhaps, I would not know. But it is a provocative phrase, is it not? It will provoke any of his defenders into precipitous action, hopefully, informing me of just what they are.