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I apologize for not being around that much, I have been preoccupied with a few things.

[He sounds tired as he speaks, dealing with the books in his possession not making any sense and dealing with a man he's not even sure if he exsists.]

I... assume that everyone is preparing for an attack? I won't be able to help out since I have no experience.

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[incarnatedcurse]

Is that all you really wanted to say, Reiner?

[Came a voice not too far away from the cursed man before stepping a bit closer, but keeping his distance.]

You haven't spoken to any of those females as of late, let alone searching for that 'Amaria' girl. Do you really rely on these devices to tell you everything? When no one talks for an extended amount of time, you assume that they vanish and hope that they managed to get home; but they're probably floating around in... what was that word? Oblivion, now.

[He makes a small gesture with his hand as a small smile creeps to his lips and he takes a step closer.]

Or is it that you're trying to get over the image that you saw in your head from the party? Do you still trust the crew?

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[internalcage]

[Reiner tensed at the words addressed to him, taking a moment to rub a bandaged hand over his face. This being in his room wasn't real, but yet, here he is again.]

Just something for the people who care about me know that I'm still around.

[He avoided the other questions directed to him. His mind lingered on the image of his family possibly being killed by the crew, but he had to push the thought aside. Taking a deep breath, he turned his head to look at the nameless man.]

Who are you?

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[incarnatedcurse]

[There was a sound of 'tsk'-ing from him, partially making a scolding expression as he wagged a finger at the man seated on the bed.]

You didn't answer my questions. Do you still trust the crew after they slaughtered billions of people, including all the people you cared about?

[He took another step closer, that smile switching in to a smirk. Those strange blue eyes watching for a reaction or movement from Reiner.]

I have several names, but I haven't decided on which one to pick. Maybe I should go with Asad, but only the crew and the older passengers on board would reconize that name.

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[internalcage]

[His lips shift in to a thin line at the 'rephrasal' of the question, before moving to his feet. The cursed man is angry and upset, but is unable to form any words to retort with.

There was an urge to shove this other man who invaded his room, but as Reiner moved to do so, he stumbled.]

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[incarnatedcurse]

Careful now, Reiner. We can't have you getting hurt.

[It was hard to tell if he was using a gentle, concerned tone with those words as he stepped over, intending to help the other up.]

Did you loose the ability to speak all the sudden, Reiner? What was that phrase...? "Cat got your tongue?" Or perhaps speechless that you lost the one thing you swore you wouldn't loose? What was that again? Can't you remember?

[Only a step away from the cursed man, he reaches out but pulls his hand back in an instant. He was too weak to move something with that much weight, so instead he turns on his heel and walks over to a stack of books, looking at the cover.]

I see you're still trying to find some information out of this literature. Isn't it jarring to have the letters change to some unfamiliar language, Reiner?

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[internalcage]

[Just as this nameless figure was within reach, he reached out with a bandaged hand to grab a hold but his fingers didn't grasp any fabric as the other man turned away.

This didn't make sense. Was he really talking to a ghost? There was a glance to the communicator, a reply from Marco. He couldn't call on anyone to help him. They would just think he's crazy and lock him away somwhere on this boat.

Taking a moment to get back to the bed, he takes a deep breath.]

...Just go away, please.

[Maybe ignoring him would make him go away. He hoped that it would as he distracted himself with the device.]

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[incarnatedcurse]

[Poor, poor Reiner; ignoring him won't stop him from talking.]

Go away? I'd like to stay around and talk a bit more. Its a pity that I couldn't show my face when your shadow was... spewing information for many people to hear.

[He brushed a hand over the cover of the book before turning back to the cursed man across from him, frowning that he had decided to occupy himself with that social network.]

Here you are, trying to converse with several others after remaining in your room like a hermit. You are truely an interesting person.

[There was a brief chuckle, turning away but keeping an eye on the other. Experimenting with his words and tone for a certain reaction.]

Are you looking for that... vile vampire? The one that killed you and forced you to drink her blood, not once but twice. It would be for the best that she's gone, just like Gail. I bet they know if there's such a thing as an 'afterlife', along with everyone else that is dead.

[A small pause.]You don't know what to think of this situation. Of me, this ship, and the

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[internalcage]

[He tries to ignore the words, still searching the communicator until the other man mentions Isabella, Gail, and then his family; which causes him to tense. His grip around the device tightens, a nerve that was hit and it stung. Reiner's voice started to waver as he speaks.]

What will it take for you to leave me alone?

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[incarnatedcurse]

Answers.

[He turned and smiled, walking over.]

Use that gift of yours and help out the other passengers of this boat. Someone suggested this idea to you before, but you declined. Not wanting to... "take one for the team".

[He wants to say more but he's starting to flicker, signs that his time is almost up.]

Reiner, consider being some form of assistance even if fighting isn't your forte.

[With that, he was gone.]