[Video]

[what_i_choose]

[The device starts recording a large, looming horned figure with gray skin and a perpetually furrowed brow peering curiously at the buttons. He turns the device over, inspecting it thoroughly, before carefully prodding buttons that are, by all means, more suited to one half his size

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[video]

[kicked_it_out]

Oi. You're broadcasting.

[video]

[what_i_choose]

[He seems very perplexed now]

Another voice.

What is the meaning of this?

[video]

[kicked_it_out]

We use it to communicate. Welcome to the bloody Underworld.

Re: [video]

[what_i_choose]

There is little point in asking how it works then. So you are not inside it. I see.

Underworld... is that another word you humans use for the Deep Roads?

Re: [video]

[kicked_it_out]

Ah, no. We actually like to call the Underworld the Underworld. Sometimes, we give it a catchy little nickname like Hell.

Re: [video]

[what_i_choose]

[He's starting to get used to the quirks of human languages.]

Sarcasm. So this place is objectionable.

Re: [video]

[kicked_it_out]

That's a mild way to put it. [Spike gestures vaguely at the camera.] So what are you, mate?

Re: [video]

[what_i_choose]

I am sure I will have a greater understanding in time.

[A pause. He tilts his head to the side. Maybe he knows what Spike is trying to get at, but the question bothers him a little.] A strange question. I am myself as you are your own.

Re: [video]

[kicked_it_out]

Yeah. Not quite what I meant. Me vampire, you... ?

[video]

[what_i_choose]

[You're getting a 'look' Spike. It isn't a particularly nice one. In fact, it's a rather irritated look.]

Hmph... that you simplify your speech so means you are likely beyond understanding whatever explanation I give.

[video]

[kicked_it_out]

Try me.

[video]

[what_i_choose]

[Not interested in rising to the bait.]

Call me Maraas, Vampire.

[video]

[kicked_it_out]

Maraas it is. [Shruuuuuug. Whatever. He'll try other bait another time.] You can try calling me Spike, if you can wrap your noggin 'round that.

Re: [video]

[what_i_choose]

Was Vampire not... [he shakes his head with a surly grunt. It doesn't matter.] Very well, Spike. [Humans have too many names. Birth names, surnames, maiden names, nicknames... It's funny how they overcomplicate things.]

...Noggin? [It sounds like something the dwarf and pirate write about for extra money. Throbbing noggins and Antivan milk sandwiches. The things one can overhear when just standing still and quiet.]

[video]

[kicked_it_out]

[... Well, he picked the dense one.] Head. Mind. Brain. Noggin.