✗ 002; voice -> first noir monologue; one of many

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[There's some clattering heard as someone takes a sip from a cup. Is it coffee or tea? No idea. A satisfied sigh and the cup sits back down on the saucer before a voice begins to speak. It's distinctly Japanese, but of course, through the ~magic of Vatheon~ it's translated into the language of your preference.]

... It takes a real man to know how to

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[Just this smile.]

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[Dude. What is that smile for?]

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[It says he agrees with you.]

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[Ah great great. Still weirding him out but great. Agreement is great! Great.]

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Are you killing them?

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Ah! [The voice makes him jump a bit.]

I just arrived a few days ago so not so much, but my partner and I have been taking care of some.

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I see.

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[Clearing of his throat.] Ahem, so, have you been keeping safe then, Mister...?

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Yes.

1/2

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2/2

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Ah, right. Good! And... er, I didn't catch your name.

Re: 2/2

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I AM just a
simpLe Medicine Seller.

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But... your... name?

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Er, sorry for asking then.