IX. [Video]

[edge_of_nothing]

I'll go along, no such sight to be shown,
But to rejoice in splendor of mine own.

[The feed continues as Xemnas closes the book he has in hand, glancing up at the NV after a moment of pause.]

...There is never a dull moment.

[In the background, across a desk full of paperwork, a cat stalks elegantly until she decides to settle right in the middle of it all. Apparently it doesn't take much to keep her content. For now.]

Perhaps one can even call it 'eventful' - a fitting pace for a city such as Siren's Port. It is typical considering the demographic of the populace. [Of course, he then considers what he has recently heard/seen on the Network.] Then again, I suppose it varies from person to person.

And, like most, I still find myself busy with all that has been happening. And I do not expect anything less.

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[edge_of_nothing]

Why not? You are not always busy with the work being handed to you.

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[ninthserenade]

I totally have a ton of work!

_{['Except I just don't do it.']}

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[edge_of_nothing]

[This face.]

A few classes and several hours to spare.

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[ninthserenade]

I got night-gigs down at the Purg.

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[edge_of_nothing]

Every night?

video; I REGRET NOTHING

[unluckyinlove]

[Hi. How's it going.]

We need to talk.

video; Dahaha

[edge_of_nothing]

['Sup.]

And I assume you're one of Demyx's friends.

video; I love life so hard right now

[unluckyinlove]

I'm his boss.

video; XD

[edge_of_nothing]

For his so-called 'gigs'?

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[unluckyinlove]

He's Purgatory's best musician and I don't need your little "organization" taking up anymore of my time with him.

[That's right. She just made quotation marks at you. Whatcha gonna do, big boy?]

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[edge_of_nothing]

[Oh she did not. Xemnas takes it in stride, unflinching.]

So you say. But that changes nothing due to the fact he still works for us.

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[unluckyinlove]

Cute.

If the kid wants to go to school, then he'll go because it's his own decision. Not because he was ordered to. It's not your decision to make.

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[edge_of_nothing]

If it was not clear, he did not make it to that particular point in the discussion.

And speaking of decisions...the stated rules can also apply to you and your current employment of his talents. But I suppose there is a double standard due to it being an entertainment venue.

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[unluckyinlove]

Here's the thing, buddy. He chose to work for me. He enjoys what he does.

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[edge_of_nothing]

Does he truly enjoy it?

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[ninthserenade]

Um...

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[edge_of_nothing]

[Man, you just got off the hook. For now.]

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[ninthserenade]

<sub>[It's good to be the King.

Sort of.]</sub>

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[edge_of_nothing]

[And, after some time, Xemnas does get back to Demyx.]

...That was an...interesting chat. I believe you heard most of it.

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[ninthserenade]

Yeaaaaaah.

_{[Talk about awkwaaaard.]}

...So, you're really gonna come see me play?

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[edge_of_nothing]

[Ohooo you betcha.]

Is there a problem?

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[ninthserenade]

P-Problem? Why would there be a problem? There's no problem at all--!

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[ninthserenade]

It's just, uh...

_{We've... never really got to hang out outside of work before. I'm kinda nervous.}

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[edge_of_nothing]

Consider this a first, then.

[He smiles. Less than pleasantly.]

Just...pretend I'm not there.

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[ninthserenade]

Uh-huh. Right. That'll be easier said than done.

_{[He actually tries to pay attention to everyone in the Purg. Whoops.]}

What day d'ya think you're gonna swing by?