十三

[kuroi_sanda]

[Manjoume, in his black mage-ness, is standing by a large-ish pond that's within walking distance of the town. There are various fish-like semi-human-shaped creatures living around it in little straw and possibly bamboo structures, and they seem to be talking amongst themselves in a gutteral, incomprehensable language

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[redeyesblizzard]

Manjyome-kun?!

Is that you?

[kuroi_sanda]

Yeah, that's m-

[And now he pauses, as he realizes that he's heard that voice before, but not here.

And now he realizes just -where- he's heard that voice before, and confirms it by looking toward the sphere.

And now he's going to jump as though he's seen an unexpected ghost.]

F-F-Fubuki-san?!? When did you get there?

[Why yes, feel free to notice that the mun fails with honorifics the aetypical honorific usage for a Manjoume.]

[redeyesblizzard]

So it's really you!
Ah, I'm relieved that there's at least one person I know~♥
Is Asuka here, too?

[Fubuki smiles happily.]

Just now, I believe.
Why do you ask? Have you been here for longer?

[Just then Fubuki's smile turns into a worried look - even if only slightly.]

Majyome-kun ...?
Did something happen or why ... don't you call me "Nii-san" anymore?
I admit I liked the sound of it.

[kuroi_sanda]

[He shakes his head.] I haven't seen her or any other duelists here, and I've been here for two and a half months now.

[Also, have a look of honest confusion at that last bit, though trying to be as polite as he can be.] Why would I call you that?

[redeyesblizzard]

Such a pity. Just now I was with everyone celebrating our graduation and now.
[He takes a deep breath and sighs.]
You must have been quiet lonely, weren't you, Manjyome-kun?

[Fubuki returns the confused look.]
Because you used to call me that? I mean, after you had that love duel on the beach with Asuka.
I admit ... it didn't go that well, but ... still.

[kuroi_sanda]

[A slight nod.] There are other people here, and a few of them are interesting, but no one else I know.

But 'our graduation'? 'Love duel'? What are you talking about? [Still confused, and now he's got a slight sinking feeling.]

[redeyesblizzard]

Well, it is at least something.

Uhm ... don't you remember that?
[Blinks. Once. Twice.]

Manjyome-kun.
I we should talk about this in person. Where exactly are you?

[kuroi_sanda]

Talking about this in person is probably a good idea.

I'm... [in a tone that somehow manages to express that yes, he's aware that this will sound unbelievable] well, there's a red door on level 24. It leads to somewhere that looks like an old city in America, and there's another red door in a building in there that leads to an elevator, and that will take you to a floor with another elevator. You take that elevator, and you'll end up in this forest. Keep walking along the path, and you'll eventually reach a town. I'll meet you there.

[redeyesblizzard]

Yeah, I think so as well.

[It takes him a while to actually say something to that discription but then he manages after standing up and searching the room for a piece of paper and a pen. When he found one he sits down on the bed again.]
I'll better write that down before I get lost on the way ... it sounds ... a bit complicated.

What are you doing in that town, Manjyome-kun?

[kuroi_sanda]

It's not that hard to get there. And if really is, I can come find you.

I came because I was bored, there was nothing better I felt like doing, and Sakuraba suggested we explore, essentially.

[redeyesblizzard]

Okay, I'll give my best and come as fast as I can.~

I understand, seems there is not much do on this sip, is there?
Sakuraba? Who is Sakuraba?

[kuroi_sanda]

Well, there's the Holosuite, but it's not the same dueling computer programs. [Especially when you're not technically savvy enough to make said opponents really interesting, but that doesn't need to be said aloud.]

Someone I met on this ship. Sakuraba Neko. She's an interesting person.

[redeyesblizzard]

I understand. [He laughs amusedly.]
Well, at least you won't have a problem finding a real opponent from now on, since I'm here now~

Ah! That young lady talked to me~
[Fubuki begins to show a wicked grin.]
Interesting in what way, Manjyome-kun?~♪

[kuroi_sanda]

That's true.

[And if this was anyone else, they would receive a death glare. Fubuki is special for various reasons, so he just gets an unamused look.] She's a fellow gamer, even if she doesn't know Duel Monsters, and I get along with her most of the time.

[redeyesblizzard]

Hey, hey.
I needed to ask for Asuka's sake, you know?
[Fubuki winks playfully. Is he serious about this?]

[kuroi_sanda]

[Of course, Manjoume has no way of being able to tell, seeing as he's never really had all that much opportunity to experience Fubuki for various reasons - thus why he'll be taking him more seriously. He's mostly just going to turn his gaze away slightly at this point.]

You don't need to worry. If it's for Asuka's sake, I'll do anything.

[And no, he's not using 'Tenjoin-kun', incidentally...]