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[It takes Reiner a moment to speak, dealing with the fact he died fairly recently. He's not sure how he should go about asking.]

Has anyone found...

[He stops himself, remembering that Isabella had them. There's an audioable sigh.]

No, nevermind. I apologize for bothering anyone.

[Click.]

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[incarnatedcurse]

Have you learned your lesson, Reiner?

[This nameless figure appeared from the shadows of the cursed man's room with a small smile, his eyes glowing a little.]

Perhaps if you foolishly agree to another thing like that, you'll end up with black eyes like some of the other passengers on board. You wouldn't want that, now would you?

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[At the sound of the voice in his room, the cursed man drops his bandaged hand from his throat and stares at the man. He's tense as he manages to get to his feet.]

How.. did you get in here?

[He didn't answer the questions directed at him, he was more concerned if this being was here to hurt him.]

[incarnatedcurse]

I've always been here, you know this. I keep trying to talk to you but you don't seem to hear me. Some form of 'interference', maybe.

[He tapped the side of his head before laughing.]

Now why do you think I would be here to hurt you just after you came back from death? It still feels like a dream, doesn't it? You don't know if a blade really did pierce your stomach, shoulder and sliced across your throat.

[He takes a step closer, watching Reiner's reaction.]

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[It takes a moment for Reiner to realize that throught-out his time on the boat, this faint voice he had mistaken as his insanity or perhaps someone who was a ghost.]

You mean...

[Although his words were cut off when the nameless being took a step closer to him. He was rather uncomfortable by this and swore he felt a pang of pain in his arms.]

...Please, stay away from me.

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[He brought a finger up to his mouth, as a shushing motion to the man in front of him. He didn't stop grinning.]

I can't harm you like this, Reiner.

[As if right on cue, his form flickered. He dropped his hand to his side and tilted his head.]

As you can see, I'm not... stable. I'm weak, unable to be around as long as I would like to. You can help me, but you seem so stubborn on doing so.

[He couldn't help but chuckle, admiring Reiner's ability to avoid contact.]

But how long will you decide to stay in your room? You'll need to leave for food and I doubt you want... What was the term again? Room service?

[He turns his head and looks at the pile of books.]

You have people worried for you and you spend your time reading. Perhaps you're trying to bury your feelings for Gail?

[There was a small snort, speaking with disdain.]Even though she was making you her play-thing and perhaps intended to kill you off just like her husbands. You remember that, don't you Reiner? The sound of murder as their colors faded to the black. Too bad

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[The cursed man remains quiet during the giant ramble of speech, un-nerved that this person knew so much.

His mind did wonder about Amaria. Had she disappeared as well?

Reiner's attention snaps back when the man mentions Isabella, he glares at the assumed fate.]

I'm not going to let that happen.

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[The glare causes him to raise an eyebrow before he chuckles again.]

You didn't take a step away from me this time. Displaying some courage, perhaps?

[He remains a fair distance away, bringing an arm up and resting his chin on the palm of his hand.]

Is that so? You've been rather trusting of those around you. That shape-shifter, that... energetic individual you danced with at the masquarade. Even that man who contacted you earlier regarding the recording you sent out; which you showed him what was under those bandages at an earlier date and you know nothing about him. He might try to use you as well because of your gift. After all... Wasn't he second to that other vampire that was around and formed those teams? That didn't last, did it? Who will save those who can't defend themselves?

[He tilted his head again.]

I know you don't have the answers. I guess I'll have to find them for myself. I hope this gave you some 'food for thought', Reiner.

[With that, he was gone.]