Second Level

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[Raf's been hanging out here for a while, partly because it enables him to talk to Tiri in a different matter -- and with the fox less able to disappear on him -- and partly because he's on the edge of giving up on figuring out any logic at all about the first level

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[freakinbrutal]

[A quick nod is all Michael gives him. He's been experimenting with this level himself, though he's less than eager to just leave his mind open to be probed into. Mostly, it's just exercises in immersion. It feels like he's a child again, and it's not fun as much as it is annoying, but if it's a necessary skill, he's willing to devote a little time to it.]

Hey, wise-ass.

[He's on the second level for the singular purpose of addressing Tiri.]

Still here, pooch? No luck in figuring a way out of here?

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Hey sweetheart.

[Because Michael can't get Tiri without getting Raf, and Raf's always in a toying with Michael mood.]

{I think I like being here better than any place I've been before.}

[freakinbrutal]

That's great for you. What about candy-ass over here? [He looks back up to Raf, already frowning just slightly.]

Don't tell me you agree with him.

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I've found it's very rarely the actual location that dictates whether or not I like it. On a personal level, I'd be fine to stay, but I know that other people aren't overly fond of the idea.

{And you would like to find out about your father.}

[Raf spins back to Tiri and glares at him. That's not his anything to share with other people.]

[freakinbrutal]

Yeah, just put me in that group of people, then. I still wanna get the hell out of here.

[He smirks and cocks an eyebrow at Tiri's remark.]

Daddy issues, Raf?

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{Admirable to pursue an impossible goal for so long.}

[Raf rolls his eyes.]

Yes, a whole barrel full of them. Or at least questions about him.

[He's being...mostly sarcastic at the same time he's completely honest.]

[freakinbrutal]

I'm not gonna analyze you or any of that crap, so don't give me that look. [Discussions over a stiff drink, maybe, but if Raf has even the faintest hope for compassion or pity, Michael isn't the one to go to.]

How do you intend to figure anything out, though? While you're here, at least.

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[Yeah, Raf isn't looking for compassion or pity, from Michael or anyone else. Ever.]

I suppose I won't figure out anything here. There. That seems simple enough.

[freakinbrutal]

Sounds like there's a lot you're not telling me. I'm shocked and hurt.

[Except not really, but now that he knows about this, he wants to find out more. He casts a glance to Tiri in the hopes of getting another interesting tidbit from him, at Raf's expense or not.]

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I'm sure you'll get over it.

[Tiri loves throwing out tidbits.]

{His father's the one who named him Raf. It's not what his mother calls him and it's not what Raf went by up until a month ago.}

[freakinbrutal]

Oh really.

[He cackles a little, softly. Maybe this fox is all right after all.]

And the reason for that is...?

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[It's not really a secret, all it does is emphasize how Raf's family isn't like normal family. (What with the lack of caring and stuff.)]

{Boredom.}

I was running from the law. Seemed like the new name wouldn't hurt.

[freakinbrutal]

Oh. I dunno, sounds kind of weak. You do shit, you own it.

[He'd been running from every government on the globe, but he didn't exactly give them his name, either. Just a vague description of "those three Gundams", mostly. But, if asked about his actions, he'd probably do nothing but shrug and acknowledge he did exactly what he did.]

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Trust me, I do.

Someone else broke me out.

I was imprisoned for someone else's actions as well. Framed is the word.

[freakinbrutal]

Man, Raf. [He sighs a little, as if exasperated.] Always getting your ass in all kinds of trouble.

[negcapability]

It does pass the time.

{And he does usually manage to get himself out again.}