[The NV fell to the ground, recording various angles of the ports as it rolled on the wooden.  ]

Get away from her.

[The device landed on the Ex-Human, as he tried to calm the tall white horse currently blocking the deck. A handful of sailors surrounded them, the horse having blocked the way to their ship.]

Get it outta here or I'll gut it myself. [ ( Read more... )

[He's outside walking as he turns on the NV. In the background a young girl is visible, recognizable as Ishtar to those who know her.]

I have a free gift for anyone who wants it.

[Here, he lifts the Christmas box, tied with silver bells, and although it's un-opened, there's a black trench-coat inside.]

[Because it's been all over the newspaper.]

What is the "Core"?

[Private to Dr. Daedalus Yumeno ]

I need to speak with you.

[His back hits the wall, and he falls on the ground, his NV slipping out of his pocket, hitting the floor and sliding away from him. The Ex-Human clutches his chest, hand shaking as his tattoo begins to glow.]

Nn---!

[His hand immediately dives into his jacket, pulling out a silver case only to have it fall out of his shaking hand.

It'd been too long ( Read more... )