[There's a long pause, then a thoughtful, monotone hum.]

Very apocalyptic.

The Shadow Temple, as it happens, is a very unpleasant form of accomodation.

I am quite glad to be rid of it.

[The clatter as the recording flickers to life betrays it as accidental (most likely, at least). Something - someone - can be heard skidding over ground, messy ground, strewn with debris. Glass can be heard, crunching underfoot and tinkling, musical. There’s a pregnant pause, one of those short ones that seems so much longer ( Read more... )

I believe I shall wait a while before returning home. Matt, you may not wish to extend that invite to me for now, however kind of you it was ( Read more... )

[The feed comes on with a clatter. Evidently, it's been dropped on rock. But that's barely audible over the loud, rolling crunch...

Which stops sharply. The noise this time is definitely a voice. Oop. Weird voice, though.]

Oh it has fallen again.

[Faintly recognisable. Ohrr.]

Oh, and it has switched itself on again.I must develop a way to ( Read more... )

I believe I may almost have missed this place, despite being far more used to the busier cities. It has it's own quaint - if somewhat gloomy - charm. And I also find myself far better stocked.

Mr. Urameshi - or may I call you Yuusuke now? - are you at all acquainted with the works of Shakespeare?

...It may be time to stock up.

[A small hum, thoughtful.]

It seems I have spent the last four days or so sleeping rough.

...I suppose I should be grateful.

All in all, quite a macabre set up.

Miss Hawkeye, please add my name to the Task Force roster.

Aaron, it seems I still have some things left over from Easter. We could try our hand at fondue. Or you could, I confess I have little of that sort of experience.

[L's voice, whilst not happy by any means, is upbeat, determined. Well, as much as that monotone can be.]

Be careful, everyone. It seems our suspicions were confirmed.

[Locked to Wammy's Boys/Ada]

[And it falls back into that flat, dour patina.Finally, a move made. As much as I dislike doing nothing, that was necessary ( Read more... )