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[ugh it's Anders AGAIN I know, I know, life is hard 8( ] So, I have news- important new, yes, not more neener neener neenering. Hard to believe, I know. How about we do this the good news then bad news way? Because there is good news! Nice change of pace, really

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[ The news has Erik caught off guard from where he is, walking through the streets of Coruscant late at night and he pauses, looking at the screen intently. He had retreated from the matter initially for personal reasons, and certainly hadn't expected this to occur so soon. ]

I didn't think she gave the impression of going down so easily. [ He'd mourn the loss of the woman mentioned, but seeing as Erik didn't know them personally, it was far from the first thing on his mind. ]

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Lily or Bellatrix? Because I wouldn't call either journey an easy one. [He pauses, looking very much like someone who just came out of a fight- mostly because he just did. Bellatrix did not make anything easy, that's for sure.]

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Bellatrix. [ Though he takes into account the way Anders looks, clearly worse for the wear, Erik's expression doesn't change, regarding the man warily. Limited conversation with Bellatrix had indeed showed him one thing; that she was far from being an easy fight. ]

As regrettable as the casualty is, I'm not surprised. Though I have to ask, why settle for imprisonment after what she's done?

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Mostly because Lily didn't think killing her over and over and over again was an effective way of taking care of things. Personally I wouldn't have minded a little death. [His tone is light but there's an edge to that :| he is not Bellatrix's biggest fan right now.]

You know her? The crazy one I mean- you aren't from her world, are you?

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[ There's a scoff at his words and Erik shakes his head; a certain someone would be inclined to agree with Lily had she lived. ] Neither would I. Although if she gets out again, it means an opportunity for me to get even rather than missing out on the fun.

[ Sorry, Charles. Erik doesn't forgive lightly over something like that. ]

But no, I'm not from their world. My interest in her is only due to her rather public crime.

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[Ok, Anders' lips quirk a bit humorlessly at that.] A man after my own heart. If she breaks out please, give me a call. I'd love a rematch.

Another fun adventure in space, isn't it? If you're not dreaming about some magic helmet that connects you to the minds of thousands and thousands you have crazy witches trying to blow your skull into little pieces. Exciting, to say the least.

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Oh, I'm sure you would. [ He returns the smile, just barely noticeable, grim faced as he is in this instant. ] Though you'll just have to find her first for that.

[ Erik cants his head back, caught off guard by the phrasing, which has him bewildered, to say the least. It's an oddly familiar description, and he presses matters further. ] Magic helmet? [ His brows furrow before continuing his questioning -- ] Don't tell me you're the one riffling through Charles' dreams.

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[He laughs dryly] Well, a competition then? Why not. Talk about keeping things interesting.

[And he pauses.] I- maybe? There was this- [he waves a hand] helmet made of some sort of metal and it connected me to the thoughts and minds and- well, to a lot of people. It was... interesting. [Overwhelming.] You know who that was? What is that thing?

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[oxidantshappen]

[ All the confirmation Erik needed to know exactly what the memory was of, and a small part of him had to smile at that, recalling the moment from his own perspective, watching him devour Cerebro with such pride.

Information like that, in the hands of the wrong person however, was dangerous. Not to mention Erik had already mentioned Charles' name to someone he didn't know. ] He's an acquaintance of mine. You can press him for more information when you're not busy trying to convert killing a criminal into a mere sport.

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Charles, huh? [He had to admit, he was curious. Nervous, but curious. That kind of power was not something to be toyed with.]

Well when my ruthless, blood sport-ridden schedule frees up I'll do just that. Have to leave some space for socializing between all that.

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[oxidantshappen]

Clearly. One does need time to wash all that blood off them.

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It's the clothes that are really a problem, getting blood out of whites is murder. [...] Heh.

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[ Erik shakes his head before replying. ] Figured any man who spends his days murdering would learn not to destroy their finer clothes.

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You'd think that. Maybe I just don't have enough murder experience. I'm off my game. Or... off someone's game I suppose.

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Perhaps you're just not trying hard enough. [ Been there, done that. They don't need a laundry list comparison of their murders. ]

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Possibly, I guess you get sick of it after a while, you know? It's always 'Anders, go kill those Darkspawn!' or 'Anders, be careful with those fireballs!' It takes a lot out of you.

... So, do you have a name or shall I keep making myself out to be a deranged killer to a total stranger? I'm game for either.