why settle for just making the gx cast miserable?

[stillundrground]

[The doors in the lobby of the DR swing open, letting in a blast of somehow ominous-seeming wind, and a new Malik and Ryou stride in, each in clothing that somewhat differs from the norm for their respective species

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[kingofkulelna]

[He might not be familiar with the modern underground but he not only spies items, but also spies a Bakurae in a horrendously complicated outfit which makes him 'wait what' a bit.

He just, watches them for the moment.]

p-proposed order blue->white->bloom?

[stillundrground]

[The Malik with the item doesn't notice Bloom at first, preoccupied by frowning into his cell phone. He holds it to his ear, then takes it away, brows quirking slightly.]

Out of range? Useless. [He pockets the phone.

Only then does he see Bloom watching them; if he's surprised by the other man's appearance he doesn't let it show.]

Ah, you. Have you seen a public phone around here?

--Ryou, move.

[hellhathnorage]

[Lost again? It would figure. He's a little hesitant about leaving, though (if only because this place is nicer than most of his venues) but-

Without noticing Bloom, he turns to leave and mumbles something grudgingly under his breath.] Yes, sir.

[kingofkulelna]

No, I haven't.

[It would help if Bloom even knew what a phone was.

..he does have to wonder why someone is taking order from a marlik.]

[stillundrground]

[Well, isn't he helpful. What can one expect from someone dressed like that, though, really. Is he watching them? Blue doesn't like that. The sooner they're out of here the better.]

Well then, I apologize for disturbing you.

Ryou, has he driven off?

[Normally he isn't this impatient, but things not going according to plan rather irritates him. He starts tapping the Rod against his arm unconsciously. Waste the time finding a phone or invent an excuse upon arrival. Hm. Well, anything to get away from this place. Bloom's making him uneasy.]

[hellhathnorage]

[He only notices Bloom when he returns (from finding that no, the street is gone. He seems... almost familiar, like-

But Blue interrupts his train of thought.] ...You could say that.

[kingofkulelna]

[He chuckles slightly.]

There's no way to go back.

[stillundrground]

[The Rod freezes in mid-tap, and Blue looks back at Bloom, unfolding his arms in case the use of said Item becomes necessary. He has - other methods he'd prefer to use for getting information out of people first, however.

With a look back at White, he jerks his head slightly towards Bloom. His 'employee' isn't the world's most fearsome-looking companion at present despite the coat, but at least there's two of them and only one of this uncanny stranger.]

Now that's a strange thing to say. The door's right there.

[And no matter what happened out there, without a car waiting he has to venture further into this hotel to find a phone before he can head back out...but there's something wrong about this whole situation.]

Explain yourself. Fully, but quickly. We're both - [Another nod to White, whose backup he's just. Assuming will follow] - tardy for an important engagement.

[hellhathnorage]

[This person is aware of it, too? Hrm. He's probably too wrapped up in considering it to notice Malik's subtle shifts in mood.

Idly,] He's probably right. The door we went through didn't lead to the same place.

[kingofkulelna]

You won't be getting there any time soon, Marik. This place steals people from their worlds.

[stillundrground]

[He stiffens - mildly at first, then much more noticeably when the stranger knows his name. There's hardly anything incognito about Blue, but still. And White's contribution doesn't make him feel any better.]

A fascinating story. What a pity it isn't also helpful.

[Apparently he has such faith in his employee that he.....heads outside himself to confirm the situation, pointing the Rod at Bloom as he backs to the door.]

Ryou, watch him. We're not done talking.

[hellhathnorage]

[It figures Blue would need to look at it himself.

But White saw enough to figure this place isn't, uh, normal.] What... did you mean by that.

[White's voice is just a little too apathetic by default to sound like a true question.]

[kingofkulelna]

[He does not like that rod pointing Blue.]

This building takes people from their worlds and keeps them for as long as it pleases.

[hellhathnorage]

That's... strange.

[To say the least.]

You talk as if it's alive.

[A little timidly,] ...Do I know you from somewhere?

[stillundrground]

[From outside they may hear Blue cursing faintly, misjudging how well the sound will carry. He's not coming in just yet, though, trying to get a handle on where they are by looking up at the DR, etc. (Plus he wants to be better in control of himself in public.)]

[[i-i have work all day so if you both want to continue feel free~ we can just say blue's inspecting the building etc]]