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[in_a_dark_wood]

[The video shows a young man with silver hair. He's holding the NV in one hand and his chin is resting in the other. He is sitting at a table in a cafe somewhere, and his handsome features are marred with the sort of exhaustion that comes with running a circuit race all night instead of sleeping.]

So...

[He drums his fingers against his cheek and a hand reaches into view to refill the coffee cup in front of him. He sits back to give the waiter room, then resumes slouching when the hand retreats.]

So, I guess I got a party invitation I couldn't turn down, eh? I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a nice city you guys got here. I really dig how people throw rocks at me, you know? Really helps a guy feel at home. Oh, yeah, and the monsters coming out at night.

[He drops his hand away from his chin to the table and he smiles a bitter smile.]

I don't know who'd want to drag me all the way out here. Whoever you are, you'd better explain yourself, you kindapping fuck, or I'll-

[The waiter's arm appears again, lowering a personal pizza down in front of the young man who looks at it and blinks as his train of thought derails]

-...Hey! I said no olives!

[The waiter mutters something then walks away and the young man sneezes]

....Dammit...

[And the feed ends]

((OOC: Dante's Permissions Post))

Comments

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[athermercy]

It's the Core of the Port that pulls us here. It's malfunctioning and it messes up with everything.

If you're looking to punch it, win a fight and go home that isn't going to happen. Sorry.

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[in_a_dark_wood]

The Core?

The Hell is that?

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[athermercy]

Well, it's something that is somewhere in the baseball diamond where you landed. You'll notice something guarded by the government? That's it.

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[in_a_dark_wood]

Don't like looking at things being guarded by government. Never did. Men in suits make me nervous.

[He says this playfully]

So, there's a thing, we don't know what it is, and there's something wrong with it, and that's why I'm here? That about the gist of it?

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[tinyvampiregod]

Interrupting your threat to chide the waitress for your choice in food toppings isn't very frightening.

[in_a_dark_wood]

Hey, man, I ordered it with no olives.

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[tinyvampiregod]

Or not since there appear to be olives on it.

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[bloodthirsts]

People threw rocks at you? Are you alright?

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[in_a_dark_wood]

Yep, I'm fine. They missed.

Some lady was talking about having rocks thrown at her earlier. That happen a lot around here?

[He...may have sassed some people but he'll just leave that part out for now.]

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[bloodthirsts]

O-oh good. You can report it though, if you like.

[Seras sighs.] Now and again... some of the natives dislike us, Newcomers that is, people pulled in by the Core. They blame us for their troubles.

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[wingedcrown]

Oh yeah, that's totally a good way to get their attention.

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[in_a_dark_wood]

Hey, a guy's gotta have his priorities.

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[wingedcrown]

Like pizza?

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[slingshots]

I'll take 'em.

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[in_a_dark_wood]

All yours, kid.

[And he's silent for a moment. That voice is familiar....]

[slingshots]

Keen. Never wanted much more'n a pile of olives outta life.

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[runebladeknight]

[You'll forgive her if she's not quite looking her best, right? Because she's been rather tired and achy the past couple of days, and it shows a little bit.

[There's also something a bit odd about the way she's looking at you, head tilted slightly, brow mildy furrowed. Almost like she's trying to decide if she's seen you before.]

Yes, so many people wish it were that simple. [She doesn't mind it here, honestly. Though that might be because she's pretty sure she has no world to go back to.]

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[in_a_dark_wood]

[He sips from his coffee thoughtfully.]

I don't suppose any of these wishful people ever found a way out?

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[runebladeknight]

If they had, I think there'd be a lot fewer of us here.

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[mister_foppish]

Well, well, well. What have we here? A face to attach to the name.

[Guess who recognizes that voice, Dante~]

Feeling more at home now, eh? Though that monsters part...I haven't caught more than a glimpse of them while I was forced in a cramped shelter the other evening.

I was warned, of course.

[Pause.]

You're looking a little peaky there.

[ooc: Since he's seen his face is it possible for him to glean his real name via his Millennium Eye?]

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[in_a_dark_wood]

A devilishly handsome face, too, don't forget that!

[ooc: Yep! The Millenium Eye will meet some resistance, but I don't think Dante's demonic heritage would be able to block it.]

[Video.] (Hope this is okay then~)

[mister_foppish]

Hm. Is that so? And eating all by yourself when you could have had company, too.

I don't blame the want for solitude however. All these people you don't know…

[There's a brief shift as he crosses his legs, peering close. Maybe so close it could've been uncomfortable. There's a muted sheen, barely a flicker, behind his hair. It could have easily been a trick of the light. Anyone familiar with Pegasus' tactic back home would have recognized that he was gently skirting the other's mind with the Eye...Just barely enough to extract a single detail….Dante. Wouldn't want to spoil his fun by being too thorough.

Interesting however, that it wasn't immediately forthcoming. He had to maneuver through a barrier of resistance. A bit of a tricky business, but not one that the other would be aware of or feel much more than a mere tickle. You're just proving to be more and more fascinating all the time, Devil-faced Dante.~ ]

You really should take care....Sir. [Careful smile.] I've heard there's a nasty bit of illness going around.

[ooc: Yay~ <3 Generally people don't notice when he reads their mind since it's instant but in Dante's case it may be like a soft caress if you want him to. Barely noticeable if at all since he only wanted a minor bit of info. He likes you.]

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[paterelohim]

The Darkness isn't that bad if you make enough friends who can teleport.

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[in_a_dark_wood]

Yeah? Maybe I should run an ad in the papers.

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[paterelohim]

[Please give him time to cough horribly and resist the throwing-up urge.

Kay.]

Sounds like the creepiest personals ad ever.