♛ third step ♕

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[ Sefton appears on the Plane with little fanfare. Over his shoulder is a messenger bag, and in his hand is a note. If one were to peek over his shoulder, they would see the elegantly written words upon it:People confuse lust and love too often for my tastes. Are you one of those types? Maybe. Maybe not. Love isn't just physical attraction, friend

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[smolderingdark]

[Axel smirks a bit as he reads the note over Sefton's shoulder. He's feeling particularly satisfied, like the cat that got to the tub of butter, like nothing can touch him. Which means, of course, he should have fun.]

This J guy sure gets around.

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[ Sefton jerks forward, whirling around to face Axel. He's surprised, and irritated, but something is nagging at him and he suddenly feels very odd. ]

You... Did you get one, too?

[smolderingdark]

I did. [He sees Sefton's odd reaction and grins fangishly.] Mine was pretty nice. I like people who have an appreciation for fire.

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[ Sefton regards Axel very strangely for a minute, before he smiles back - just a bit. It seems he doesn't realize he's doing it. ]

... What did it say?

[smolderingdark]

It compared me to a wildfire.

[He steps back and shoves his hands into the pockets of his long jacket.]

I don't really know where they got that idea.

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Sounds like he's just off his-

[ He stops, suddenly looking more than a little disoriented. Something undefinable flashes through his mind. An impression - the ends justify the means; as long as he can prevent collateral damage - followed by something a little more understandable: two blondes, one male and one female. Short. Blue eyes. Incredibly important.

Sefton gasps quietly and sways just a bit. What just happened? ]

[smolderingdark]

[Concern flickers across Axel's face.]

-- Whoa. You look a little pale. Maybe you should sit down, man.

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[ He stares at Axel, then lightly shakes his head. ]

I... You don't-are you friends with... two blond kids?

[smolderingdark]

[The concern is replaced with muted surprise.]

... Yeah, why? You know them?

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[ Sefton is also surprised, considering he was expecting Axel to deny it. He's not sure what to make of this, but he sincerely hopes it's not some sort of separate manifestation of his knack. He hadn't even touched Axel that time! ] ... no. Never seen them before.

[smolderingdark]

[Axel's eyebrow goes up.]

You sure about that?

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... not in person, anyway.

[smolderingdark]

Should I start walking around with a foil hat or something? [He's getting a little paranoid now.]

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How should I know? I didn't ask to... know about them.

[smolderingdark]

Invading peoples' privacy is a no-no. What if you get a vision of someone in the shower?

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[ ... ]

What if it wasn't me at all?