008 - video post
[There's silence on the other end for a bit, and Yomiel seems to be slumped in his chair, his face expressionless. There's only the sound of tapping as he involuntarily taps his fingers against the wood of the chair.]
Revenge.
[He pauses, as if trying to think of what to say next.] The dictionary tells us that revenge is "The action of inflicting ( Read more... )
Revenge.
[He pauses, as if trying to think of what to say next.] The dictionary tells us that revenge is "The action of inflicting ( Read more... )
My, how I've missed you. Did something bad happen?
[No, really. Despite his original teasing tone, his face grows stoic.]
What do you feel so guilty about?
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Oh, nothing. Just remembering things over and done with, that's all. Good to see you too, Izaya.
[He shrugs.] Guilty? I feel guilty? I'm not really feeling that at all- it's more of thinking about whether things would be different if I had taken a different path.
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Are you really going to try and play it off like you weren't talking about something important? [Little sneer.] Nice to see you too..
[He tilts his head to the side- and it'd be comical if it weren't for the serious stare he was giving Yomiel.] Huh.
[Fine. He shrugs.] If you say so. But if Yomiel ever had any personal problems, I wouldn't mind helping him out~. Or at least talking to him. But it's good that you don't. I'd be so sad if you were upset.
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It's something that happened before I came here. And I'm not sure I want to explain it, because that would mean sharing everything that I'm trying to keep secret.
[Like the fact that he's just stuck in his four minutes between life and death due to the meteor inside of him.]
I appreciate the concern...but I don't think you would quite understand. It's very personal.
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Oh we all do have secrets. [Thoughtful expression.] I get that. But will it really affect anything if you tell someone who isn't from your world? [It's a serious question, not him trying to get an answer.]
My, you hurt my feelings. Underestimating my empathetic skills. But if you don't want to talk to me about it...I get that. We all have things we'd rather not talk about.
[Prolonged stare...Hm.]
So what have you been doing? It's been a while.
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[He shrugs.] When the time for you to know will come, you'll know. Now I'd just like to think about what I did in my own mind for now.
Oh, just this and that. Not too many customers over at the shop, what with the kraken sending everyone into chaos.
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[No, seriously. You're talking to a guy who won't even sell information on himself. There's bad people out there after all.]
That sounds pretty fair. Time for some self-reflection.
Ah..I keep forgetting about that monster. So boring~! Although it has been pretty amusing to watch people try and fight it. Have you tried going at it?
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[He shakes his head, smirking.] Nah. What could I do? Shoot at it? It's really not worth my time.
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[And giggling.] Well you could always try...I was going to give it a go myself but then a more personal monster showed up here and I got distracted. I don't blame you.
I'll let the cute heroes of our lovely city take care of it for us.
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A personal monster? Is he terrorizing you or something?
Yeah, they can handle it. No biggie for them, really. They probably deal with this stuff all the time.
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[Time to play this up. Expression looks somewhat distraught.] Oh yes. It's horrifying and exhausting~. He's so scary. My life is officially at risk every time I leave my home! [....Yeah, can you hear the fear in his voice...?]
Seems like it. Everyone I've met so far has either had powers of some sort or have had some...highly unique experiences. It's like we have a city made out of a pre-made army.
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What does he do, then? Threaten to set your fur coat on fire?
Oddly enough, that sounds about right. Maybe we were only brought here to fight something.
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No. Although he does have my jacket right now...[Which explains the loss of it right now.] He throws things at me. [Pause.] Like street signs. And vending machines. And he always ruins my fun...Ah well. I guess it can be fun sometimes.
Oh do you think so? What an interesting conspiracy that would be! But I still know some people who- for the most part- seem kinda useless. Like damsels in distress almost. I don't think I'll fight for anyone anytime soon though.
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