18. Voice

[infidus]

It certainly has calmed down now that the infestation of children has reached its end. Personally, I find the relative silence quite gratifying... though relative is, of course, the key term. The coming of warm weather always seems to inspire chatter and discontent

Comments

[Private]

[swordofthenorth]

Such kind sentiments, Aizen. I should thank you, but I've already cast that stone away. There are more worthwhile things presently occupying my...boots.

[A softly huffed laugh at that last bit.]

[Private]

[infidus]

One would hope.

It would be disappointing to find you unable to manage with so minor an inconvenience.

[Private]

[swordofthenorth]

It would be similarly disappointing to know such a minor flaw could so easily disappoint you.

[Private]

[infidus]

[WELL! Isn't that interesting! Someone's taking mental notes even as Isley speaks.]

Flaws are, by their nature, disappointing. However, in the scheme of things, a small one will fade to insignificance.

[Unless you grab it and pull on it and make it wider and thus crack open someone's armor, for example.]

[Not that he intends to do that, of course.]

[...]

[Private | voice]

[slaythemoon]

... Oh come on! I just spent the past- I don't even know how long being nine. How'm I supposed to do any training when I don't remember why I was training to begin with?

[Private | voice]

[infidus]

Did I say "within the past two weeks?" I believe I said "recently."

Considering we have not spoken in well over a month, your answer is notable mostly for its failure to be an answer at all.

[Private | voice]

[slaythemoon]

"Well over a month", huh?

I think I died somewhere in there... or at least it felt like I did. Y'know, it's really hard to train when there isn't anybody around who can tell you what you're doing wrong, so cut me some slack, will you?

[Private | voice]

[infidus]

No one, really?

I am more than capable of telling you what it is you're doing wrong.

[Voice]

[infidus]

Well, from time to time.

One shouldn't overly limit their sources of amusement. After all, we may be here for quite a long time.

[Voice]

[infidus]

These things can present a greater puzzle than they appear to, on the surface.

Is that something you have been looking into... Lelouch, isn't it?

[Private]

[sombras_blancas]

[Bothered by the severed limbs? Not in the least, of course. One must wonder if Aizen's taken a page from the Octava in his hobbies.

The unblinking visage of the Cuarta Espada but nods at the message. Well, at least he's been noting those of possible interest for his time here thus far.]

Understood. I will await further details.

[Private]

[infidus]

Of course.

[And then, because no one can ever say Aizen does not "care...."]

Are you settling into the city well, Ulquiorra?

I assume your recent brush with history has not left you overly out of sorts.

[Private]

[sombras_blancas]

As well as can be expected, Aizen-sama.

[There's...a brief flicker across his gaze at those words that may as well have been a passing shadow for its duration. He is not surprised at all, though. The ex-Captain who would be god already exhibited his knowledge of far more than any would think. Not that it would be difficult at all for anyone who knew Reiatsu levels when they felt it to notice the presence of a Vasto Lorde in the city, then.]

...It was unexpected, but not an inconvenience.

[Private]

[infidus]

Of course.

Did you find the experience illuminating at all?

[voice]

[bedsidemanners]

They have brothels here?

[voice]

[infidus]

So they do. I believe the majority reside in Dismas? Of course, I am not given to frequenting such places.

[voice]

[bedsidemanners]

Base desires ought to be kept at arm's length. Especially if you're paying for the privilege.

[voice]

[infidus]

I wouldn't say those particular base desires are worth paying for to begin with.