"CH06"

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[a short closeup of an innocuous and particularly bountiful sprig of mistletoe, which happens to be growing on the windowsill of the Latimir apartment]

{voice}

As I am sure many are aware by now, it is ill-advised to attempt to consume, remove, damage, or disobey the new flora in our midst. I suppose the only question is where it has not

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[text]

[tainted_loyalty]

The mistletoe here is indeed of a rather [...] intriguing variety. I had not come across this in England.

[text]

[pagesniffer]

I have not come across such a variety in any world. I would not be surprised if it were specifically engineered on Fortuna.

[text]

[tainted_loyalty]

A very likely assumption, Mr Zexion.

[text]

[pagesniffer]

I believe I specifically requested the plain form of address, Riff.

[voice] np, bb, I know how it is lol;;

[pagesniffer]

Is it? I suppose it would be like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. [for you]

[voice] haha that's where I'm at with my other one sob

[pagesniffer]

[it's only an insult if you can do it]

There seems to be a fairly even distribution in nooks and crannies throughout the apartment -- I am speaking in more general terms.

[Commentlog] Just like old times

[sky_splitter]

From the information of the network, there is not a place where the mistletoe has not grown.

[He walks over to the mistletoe, and looks directly at it from above. Not willing to touch it for any reason, even if it was to find out more about it.]

A frequency has mentioned that we should not pass by it or under it in a pair. One at a time would prevent the action.

[Commentlog] \o/

[pagesniffer]

Much of the network posts seem to have come from or near populated areas.

[Really? It's something completely irrelevant, but the most irrelevant questions can yield unexpected answers. He takes care to move a little further from the mistletoe on the sill, just in case, once Lexaeus approaches.

Wouldn't it just be silly to have two scientists get snared by the known quantity?]

Indeed. The majority of the information is obtained through trial and error, however, and I have little interest in using that method personally.

[Commentlog] /o\ skiing

[sky_splitter]

As this is where people are, it is to be expected. Given the nature of the plant, I would not be surprised if it was growing in the forest.

[Indeed, he does not get too close himself while Zexion is nearby. Being trapped because of this is not on his list. He moves back after he looks over it.]

As do I. The network is doing the trial and error for us; it is not something we need to handle.

[Commentlog] lol

[pagesniffer]

Ah, but given its unnatural properties, it is not unreasonable to assume it came from human interference. Why else appear so suddenly?

[There are sprigs literally everywhere -- some on the ceiling, some on the floor, some in minor cracks in the wall, and the closet is literally overflowing. Their range seems to be fairly limited, though, luckily.]

[Locked]

[proudapprentice]

Uh, I don't see why that would be be a problem! Nothing's wrong, right?

[voice; 99% locked] pig retrieval :Db

[pagesniffer]

No, I simply wish to resolve a minor issue. Where may I find you?

[voice; 99% locked] oh okay XD

[proudapprentice]

Uhm, is the steps on the first floor okay?

[voice; 99% locked] :D commentlog?

[pagesniffer]

That will do.

[Action]

[musical_wings]

[Belldandy was headed back to her apartment, relatively unaware of what was going on around her.

You see, she was only on the lookout for monsters. Finding other people didn't really bother her. It was uncomfortable, yes but... traditions were traditions.]

[Action] she's heading to Horton, right...? :o

[pagesniffer]

[Now that nightfall was approaching, there should be less chance of running into others, especially out in the open -- the monsters despite all efforts seemed to come out in numbers once the sun slipped below the horizon.

With that in mind, Zexion was prowling about the streets closest to the residential districts, Book in hand; there was no sense in putting off his observations simply because of a petty inconvenience. Practicality dictated that he complete a preliminary personal bestiary as soon as possible, and practicality had always won out.]

[Action] Actually, she's probably headed to Latimir. lolol.

[musical_wings]

[She was nearing the apartments,humming lightly to herself. It was a nice night. At least, she thought so. The cold December weather didn't bother her, and the crisp air was always a joy in her mind, having once resided in the Northern countries.

She stopped momentarily to look up at the sky. She could actually see the moon and stars or once, which was a welcomed change. Briefly, she wondered what one was Earth, and if it could even be seen from this planet.]

[Action] pfft, well, that works.

[pagesniffer]

[Preoccupied for a moment with scribbling and analysis after his latest findings, he found himself paying for his impatience when he nearly walked into someone stopped in the road.]

Ah -- pardon me, I wasn't paying attention as I should.