Day 59: Sun Room (4th Shift)

[contentincloset]

After an intercom broadcast like that, Kurogane felt somewhat better about the little information he'd gotten from Harrington the previous night. The man only sounded competent when he needed to but was an idiot otherwise. Unfortunately that was furthered proof of the General not employing the brightest of staff members, making another option for

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[bastard_sadi]

He had never heard of Germany, but thought it must be from Ren and Renji's world, if Badou recognized Japan. How many Japans could there be? When Badou asked him in return, Daemon chuckled and gave a one-shouldered shrug. "No where you've probably heard of. There's no Japan or Germany in my world, although I've learned of them here. There's only three Realms where I come from. The Light Realm, the Dark Realm, and Hell. I was in the Dark Realm - Kaeleer - when I was brought here."

It was there he missed, the place he now considered home. He had no intention of ever stepping foot in Terrielle again if he could help it, and he hoped it was a very long time before he officially crossed into his father's Realm as a resident. He wondered, if he died here, would he pass back home once more? Would he see his father? Lucivar? Jaenelle? Or would he just become a whisper in the Darkness, no matter how much power might be left to him? Would they ever know what became of him?

The thought was depressing and he brusquely pulled himself away from that trail, not liking where it led. Being able to fixate on the playful banter was much better and worked as a wonderful distraction. He chuckled over Badou's statement, looking outright pleased as well as amused.

"I've been called worse," he smiled, the expression sharp, but his eyes still bright with humor. "It's gained me a bit of a reputation back home." His charm, yes, although his other skills were more well known. Badou was probably better off not knowing about that, however...

"We can hope," he added in response about the power struggle between Landel and Aguilar. "Things sound a little tense overhead today. It'll be interesting to see who tries what tonight."