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[notthathammered]

[When the door opens, a red headed man steps out dressed in this with a rather large hammer in hand. Noticing his sudden change in location, he paused to look around.]

Neah! Brother! This better not be one of your illusions again! I came to speak with you on good terms.

[Across the hall, another door opens and out steps another man wearing this,

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[akumaindisguise]

M-Marian?...

[She doesn't even want to know what you're wearing and who you're hitting with that thing.]

[notthathammered]

[Cross looked from his brother to glance at the woman, smiling warmly at her before moving closer, taking her hand to kiss the back of it lightly.]

Hello again, Chomesuke. How is Miss Anita and Doctor Zhu Mei?

[akumaindisguise]

[Her face turns as red as his hair and she does her best not to sputter all over him.]

I-I don't know, actually... I h-haven't seen A-Anita in along time a-and I have no idea who Zhu Mei is, cho...

[notthathammered]

[He drops the woman's hand gently, turning back to look at Neah a moment. Yes Neah, it is. She is an ally of his and of Anita's and should be greeted as warmly as possible.]

You do not remember the doctor? He was friends with Anita and her father. The three of you shared time together...

[akumaindisguise]

I barely knew Anita... You must think I'm some one else, cho.

[Okay, he's scaring her now! She'll zip behind Cross once Neah comes closer to her.]

Different? Who said I was different, cho? I never mentioned anything about being different!

[notthathammered]

You were her assistant...

[Glances behind himself when the Akuma darts to use him as a shield.]

Brother. Please leave the young lady be. You are even creeping me out right now.

[akumaindisguise]

Nope. Must be some one else, cho. I'm your assistant.

Maybe that's it. He realizes I'm not the Chomesuke your familiar with. I'm different, cho. After all, I don't know Anita that well.

[notthathammered]

Oh hush, Neah. At least I can find my way out of a damp paper bag as the mortals say.

[Cross moves away from the woman behind him, looking her over for a moment. Well... She certainly wasn't dressed like Anita's assistant.]

I have no assistants. Guards, servers and maids yes, but no assistant. Why would a god need an assistant anyway?

[akumaindisguise]

[Heh, a god. How silly.]

Don't you need some one to help you send messages, gather information and maybe find you some good wine every once in awhile, cho?

[notthathammered]

[Not so silly if you see them battle.]

That is what the palace servants are for, Chomesuke.

[Not so fast, Neah. Cross reaches out, grabbing hold of the back his brother's long coat.]

Get back here, brother. You're not wandering off that easily.

[akumaindisguise]

I could be one of your more prettier servants?...

[Gives Neah a sharp glare.]

Odd maiden?!