Everest Pass 34.* [Voice Post]

[jerseynumber3]

[The first part is mumbled, and to himself.]

To think, when I was back home, I had no memory of this place at all.

[The next bit is audible and clear.Unfortunately, I am nothing more than human, and am having difficulties. For one thing, I would appreciate it greatly if those of you from different worlds (actually, any of you at all) who deal

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[theunderstar]

That's that's all good and fine but we're missing the most important bit of information: where are the guns? ARE there guns?

[jerseynumber3]

Nowhere unless you've brought them with you.

Or, perhaps the House was kind enough to leave some lying around. I think you're best bet is to fight someone off who has one and take theirs.

...Goodness, I think all of the anxiety is getting to me.

[theunderstar]

I'd like to know the names, or room numbers of anyone who's packing. If you give me that info, I will share the weapons with you.

Let no one say that Toshi is an unkind man.

[jerseynumber3]

I know that in a room 302 that there are materials underneath the bed for bludgeoning, I haven't gotten access to any firing materials but a friend is coming over, I'll see if she knows where to find any guns or anything explosive.

Toshi, is that your name? Ah, apologies, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Takami Ichiro.

[theunderstar]

Yeah. Toshi.

Right, Ichiro-kun, that will make three if we work together. I have seen a bunch of guests wielding some interesting devices. With all of us, taking them off their hands should be a breeze; guaranteed they will be easier to 'negotate' with than these freaks and monsters.

[jerseynumber3]

Negotiate, you mean.

[Wary of this man, Takami decides to be very careful. He realizes that the other man may have been attempting to lure him into being some sort of bait.]

And, I'm sorry, but I refuse to disable anyone else in such a manner- I will only use their weapons if they willingly hand them over.

[theunderstar]

Pfft... whatever.

Is that where you stand? I think your perspective would change face to face with death. Be smart man, you want to live.

[jerseynumber3]

Yes it is, and I do believe I will survive.

There are better ways to get what you want from people. In the case for those you don't care for, there are ways to "persuade" them to aid you by gaining their trust and feigning friendship. There's no need to hurt anyone.

[He pauses, and his voice returns back to normal.]

Sorry.

[theunderstar]

[The words are received with dry laughter followed by a pained cough.]

You're being pretty insufferable, Ichiro-kun.

Manipulation is no more virtuous than burtality. The right convincing can lead a guy to his grave. Let's be adult about this and stop this nit-picking.

[jerseynumber3]

I can't kill anything.

Call me what you like, but I won't do it. Besides, after death, people come back in this place. They'd have more of a reason to get back at you.

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[theunderstar]

There's nothing you can't do, as a human being; you just think you can't kill, but given the right setting, you'd murder too.

Takes the fun outta death, don't it.

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[jerseynumber3]

Fun? Where's the fun in it?

Suffering ends with death, doesn't it? It's an escape. Are you one of the people who derives joy from the pain of others?

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[theunderstar]

You caught me red handed; I like what I do. But don't get hypocritical on me, we all take pleasure in conquering others. It's the way it is.

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[jerseynumber3]

((Note: Takami's dark side only comes out in the face of competition or lack of control. He was pretending to let it out so that he could test Toshi.))

Out of curiosity then, why kill someone instead of leaving them to suffer beyond a point where humanity seems beyond redemption? Don't they suffer more, that way?

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[theunderstar]

Hey now... I'm not a sadist; I simply like to enjoy myself.

Death is the ultimate fear. The great unknown. Giving some unlucky son of a bitch the trip is satisfaction enough. You see, thorough psychological torment is a systematic process - it takes time. You can not erode a person's mind with a single action. I don't have that time.

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[jerseynumber3]

Hn, interesting. But cracking someone's mind, no matter how tough it is, would be more enjoyable for someone who enjoys mental challenges. You just like the trip, is it?

So you kill like you're using a drug.

...Ah, pardon if this seems too personal. I'll stop if it seems too invasive.