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[thetrollprince]

[Video flickers onto Izaya at his desk. This should become a pretty usual scene by now, guys. He's spinning around in his chair, laughing his ass off. But for once, the laughter seems completely genuine rather than his trademark insane laughter.]

I love this city, I LOVE THIS CITY~! The people, the sights, the sounds! Nya~!

[He stops abruptly and

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[threeofthree]

[ Ran's expression is impassive as he responds, tone perfectly calm. ]

I think they found safer methods of brain surgery some years ago.

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[thetrollprince]

Ran~! [He didn't expect to hear from this kid.]

You think so? Hn...

[He looks off camera for a moment before he shrugs.]

I suppose you're right but..it's not brain surgery. Well, technically but it's a type of therapy...Ahem. "Therapy."

....How have you been?

[threeofthree]

I see. Do you have an interest in psychology, then?

[ He smiles easily. ]

I have been well. It seems you have been even better, yourself.

[thetrollprince]

Yes. I have for...[Contemplates.] ...As long as I can recall. Did your world focus much on psychology by any chance?

[He returns the smile just as easily.]

I have been all right enough. I got into a bit of a mishap but I'm fine now. Morty-kun was considerate enough to take care of me.

[Smile becomes even more sincere.]

I'm happy to hear from you again, Ran-kun. You don't look as melancholic this time.

[threeofthree]

Depending on where you were, the focus could be quite severe. Or non-existent.

[ A mishap? Ran filters that away, simply noting it. ]

It is nice to talk to you again as well. I am sorry I seemed a bit down the other day.

[thetrollprince]

Hn...So it's pretty much how it was in my world then.

[He frowns.]

Nya, don't apologize for that~. Simply concerned for you. You seem too kind~ to be upset.

I never asked, was something wrong that day or was it just one of those moments? You were listening to some pretty disheartening music at the time..As beautiful as it was, of course.

[threeofthree]

What was your world like?

[ Ran shakes his head, waving a hand vaguely. ]

There is no need to be concerned. It is just easy to get melancholy, listening to Oruha's songs.

[thetrollprince]

That's a pretty big question, hn? It wasn't too special. I lived in a city that was crime-infested but..It was home. I liked the crowds, I liked all of the people..

[Distant look and he smiles a bit fondly. He misses the Tokyo he recalls.]

I can imagine that. I can get like that way when I listen to opera. Not that I make much of a hobby out of that. I don't usually have time to sit around and listen to music.

Which- actually made our encounter that much more enjoyable.

[threeofthree]

Special is all a matter of perception, isn't it? Though that does remind me of home. Lots of gangs, always someone in trouble, but always movement...

[ Even if he could only see it from his window. ]

I am glad to hear you enjoyed it. You should take breaks more often, if only for the few minutes a song lasts.

[thetrollprince]

Yes. It is. I didn't mind the crime so much. If anything, they only entertained me. Ah the movement- yes. Definitely the movement.

Maybe I should. It wouldn't hurt would it? Do you appreciate music quite a bit then?

[Pause. He thinks on this and looks over at something in his apartment.]

Do you play any instruments?

[threeofthree]

Entertained you?

I do appreciate music...it is a very beautiful part of life, I think.

[ Izaya gets a nod and another smile. ]

I had been teaching myself the violin before I came here, though I am not particularly good at it, yet.

[thetrollprince]

Ah yeah! Due to my job, crime was pretty relevant. Or I should say those involved in crime.

You know, I've never taken the time to think about it too much. Maybe I should start to~. It's not such a bad thing at all. I can grow to appreciate it more.

[More than used to anyway. Not that he ever didn't appreciate it but there was nothing wrong with taking the time to listen- right? It could be a good stress reliever.]

The violin is beautiful. I adore strings- although I think my favorite instrument would have to be the piano and the cello. I am sure you'll get there one day, yeah? I can play the piano. Perhaps you could come over one evening and we can make some music together?

[He's never done this kind of thing. It's a little strange but..He likes it.]

[threeofthree]

Oh? Were you part of law enforcement?

[ Neither has Ran, and he has to admit the idea is rather exciting. ]

I would like that. Though I warn you; I've only played in front of one person before, and he was smart enough to give biased answers, especially considering I cook most of his meals.

[thetrollprince]

No. I was an informant broker.

[He really feels no need to lie to Ran. About anything. Which is weird but refreshing. Not that he hasn't shared this information before but it's different this time.]

That's okay. I've never played in front of anyone before. Actually, no one knows I even play~! Haha. So. It's okay. That's kind of you. Is he a friend...?

[threeofthree]

That must have been an interesting job.

[ When he says that, he means it. People fascinate him, especially since he has had so little contact with most of the world. ]

We will make an interesting pair then, I'm sure.

And yes. My boyfriend, to be exact.

[thetrollprince]

It was! It was such a pleasure being able to enjoy my hobby to the fullest and get paid for it.

[That is something they have in common.]

The violin and piano do go very well together.

Ah, a boyfriend? Nya~! Cute. I'm not even surprised. You're much too kind to not have a lover. What's his name?