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[nestingdevil]

[There's a flicker and the video starts. Greed's behind the counter of the 'Nest and the camera is set on what appears to be a pool table. It's midday, so the joint is empty.]

[He's all smiles, hands placed atop of his bar.] It's that day, folks. Maybe some of you know, maybe some of you don't. But I promised to deliver and I don't count myself a

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[noblexcompanion]

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[ Talk about giving a girl a heart attack, Greed! Please refrain from blowing your brains out all over the floor in future! Even with the many warnings Donna hadn't actually expected him to blow his brains out - course he wouldn't be the first bloke to top himself after a night with her - though she likes to think the incidents weren't connected...

It takes her awhile to respond because oh God, heart pounding so hard in her chest. ]

You... you can regenerate? [ And keep the same face. Ha! Take that, Doctor. ]

[nestingdevil]

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It's just one of the perks - [He cracks his neck and tiny bolts of red electricity slide through his fingers. He laughs, honest to god, and leans in.] - didn't worry you, did I?

[noblexcompanion]

Worry me? You flippin' scared me half to death!!

[nestingdevil]

[Greed hoots with laughter!] I told you I wasn't human - built tough. I can handle a few solid hits.

[infinitefool]

[video]

[...Blinking. at the feed for a good five seconds, before nodding. Well, it wasn't the strangest thing he'd seen, though it was up there on the gore part.]

Interesting 'trick.'

[nestingdevil]

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There's more, but we'll have to wait for that. Besides, the other thing isn't too pretty. [Though, blowing one's brains out isn't quite beautiful either. Greed shrugs.] Ain't a trick kid. That's just what we do. Little bit quicker than the average human.

[infinitefool]

[Hence the air quotations around the word "trick."]

Isn't beauty in the eyes of the beholder? [No, no it isn't. But it does get a smirk from him... vaguely. It's a little hard to tell with the somewhat-emotionless mask he always wore on his face.] Normally I'd question the standard you mean by 'average', but I have to agree. Not everyone can suddenly heal from an injury like that.

[nestingdevil]

You got me there, kid. Then again, I find beauty in a lot of things people call garbage. [He'll match that smirk with a sneer of his own, all pointy teeth and sharp promises.] Average - human. Not that I have anything against your kind.

[mmm_lollipops]

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[He's staring in disbelief for a minute.]

...w-what. What the fuck.

[nestingdevil]

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[Greed raises a high brow and his forehead creases at the mid-point above his nose.] Homunculus - what about that has you confused? I'd show you a repeat, but that'd be another mess to clean up.

[mmm_lollipops]

Well, let's start with... dude, you just blew your face off, but here I am, still talking to you.

And there's also the fact that I don't know what a homunculus is.

[nestingdevil]

[Oh well then! Greed's full of laughter. He cocks his head to the side, showing off his eyes again.] Homunculus - a person created with something called alchemy. I'm an artificial creature, kid. Not exactly immortal, but built to withstand a few tumbles. [Didn't Donna say something - about being tough, but taking off your own head was a little crazy? Maybe. He shrugs.] It's just one death - one of many that'll probably come. It's not exactly a low supply, but there are limits.

[He pauses to examine the feed.] Didn't I tell the brats to get lost earlier? I warned you and you still looked. Temptation a little too strong? [He settles into a crook of his bar.] I can show you again. Won't take off my head this time, promise.

[madeofsunlight]

[Video]

[Inara is speechless for several minutes. She knew he wasn't human. There were too many tells. She wasn't expecting... well, truth be told, she wasn't sure what she was expecting. Certainly not to see him blow his head off and then get back up. That image is going to be sticking with her for a while.

Taking a slow, shuddering breath, she finally finds her voice.] I trust you're going to clean up before happy hour?

[nestingdevil]

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[Greed picks up a glass - it's full of scotch and he downs half the drink, if not to just quench the thirst.] I've got someone that'll make this place clean as a whistle before the doors open. [He pauses, places the drink down.]

I told you I would show you. Still sticking with me?

[madeofsunlight]

Good. [She seems at a loss again, until he pauses, and then Inara is smiling, the curve of her lips coy, amused.] So you did. I just wasn't expecting such a brazen display. I'm a woman of my word, though; you'll have to try harder than that to get rid of me.

[There's a pause of her own.] I do some questions.

[nestingdevil]

Well I told you - I won't lie to you. [Inara is a special one - Greed has a soft spot for her. First one to accept his proposal? Of course, she's going to get everything she wants to hear.] So, ask your questions.

[scientize]

[Gore has so rarely ever bothered Naomi

[nestingdevil]

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[A few sparks settle at the base of his neck and Greed is all leers at the feed. He leans back against his prep counter, fingers snagging the frame. Tilts his head just so, letting his eyes drink her up. She's off limits, but hell if he won't give her a good wash-over with those devil-eyes of his.] I told you - I promised I'd show people. And here's the delivery, at least part one. I may skip over part two, though. Not too pretty. [Besides, the Ultimate Shield isn't back yet. And while Greed also misses that, the regeneration part is always a blast to show off.]

Business is going just fine. But I think I've gotten some attention. Besides - [He fans out his fingers, rolling his wrists up.] - I won't complain if it brings in more customers, Naomi.

[scientize]

[The stiff tension in the woman's slender shoulders lessens as his wicked eyes sweep over her body, because come on. If the man is well and aware enough to be checking her out like usual as if nothing has happened, then there likely aren't any terrible lasting effects from his rash actions. For some reason, it makes the woman glad.]

Well, I can't deny it was certainly memorable enough to keep you and your bar at the top of everyone's thoughts for the next week or two.

[nestingdevil]

And me in your thoughts, hmn? [Greed notes the loss of tension and shrugs his shoulders. He's got to feel a bit bad about making her worry, though again that is an odd concept for him to swallow. Didn't her husband "own" him now?Shouldn't she care a little less?] I sure hope so - you know me. I think I've given it to you pretty straight. I always want more - more people, more money - [He'll save you the rant, Naomi.]

Speaking of which, I have business to settle with that stick you call a lover. [He grinds against the bar and sinks his head into his hands.] Maybe we can all get together and have ourselves a chat when you get that new place. Of course, I won't be helping with the moving bit. [Honestly, she turned him down after all.]