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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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[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.

[mmm_lollipops]

Alchemy. You mean like the whole turning iron to gold or whatever?

[His next words are mumbled.] This place keeps getting weirder every day.

[Though now he sounds a bit indignant about being called a 'brat.'] Please. You're making it sound like I've never seen a bloody samurai movie before. Shocking, but it's not like I'm gonna be scarred for life. Besides, your face is back to normal. And I'm not a 'brat.'

I don't know. Could be a neat trick. How many times do you think you can do that until you're actually dead?

[nestingdevil]

That'd be it - except that whole turning things into gold? It's illegal. Gotta keep the economy going right and proper.

Ha! That's it - children should be full of spunk. [He exposes his teeth, all razors.] I couldn't give you a head count. I think, consecutively, we got to a good fourteen last time.

[mmm_lollipops]

It's only illegal if someone finds out.

[He chuckles a bit. When he sees his teeth, though, he jumps back a little. That's a bit freaky. And yes, he's staring for a good while.]

[nestingdevil]

[Kid's got attitude. Kind of like someone else he knows.] I like your style.

[Greed's a little off put by the sudden retraction.] What? Cat got your tongue?

[mmm_lollipops]

[He stumbles over his words for a moment.] I... well... um. It's--

I-- I get you're not human. I just. I don't know. I mean. It's not like I see non-humans with teeth that could probably tear... anything... to bits.

[nestingdevil]

Homunculus. I've said it twice now. You can always come down to the 'Nest and get a free show - I'll even let you try your hand at it.

[That's just asking for it. Greed flicks out a finger from the rest, holds it above him. Frowns playfully, then bites down. Blood pours from the corners of his mouth and little sparks set the inside of his jaw alight. When he retracts it, the finger is still whole. No bite marks can be found.]

[mmm_lollipops]

I'm not that curious. [Frown.]

Now you're just showing off.

[nestingdevil]

Want it all. Attention is just part of the package deal.

[He slips away, pushing himself up from the bar.] The name's Greed. Want to give me yours?

[mmm_lollipops]

M-Miroku. [Yes, he stuttered that out. He's not sure if telling this guy his name was a good thing or not.]

Greed... Hm. Seems fitting.

[nestingdevil]

Another one of those weird names. [Not like he should be one to talk.]

Got no other - so. [Greed holds out his hand, exposing his tattoo.] Where are you from, Miroku?

[mmm_lollipops]

...and 'Greed' isn't?

Clearly I'm from somewhere where... people-- er-- things?-- [A thoughtful pause.] like you don't exist. [Cough.] I'm from Japan.

[nestingdevil]

The one and only.

[The fuck is a Japan? Sounds similar to Xing, but Greed doesn't bring it up.] Obviously, but that's kind of the norm around here. The only one that knows my kind that's actually here is a spit-fire little shit that I wouldn't recommend to anyone.