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[sonny_delight]

[Static. The picture is still coming into focus, but you can hear the drumming of long nails. Finally a woman comes into clarity, cigarette still clenched between her red lips in concentration as she fiddles with the volume on the PCD. Once satisfied she backs off, leaning into the camera like the juiciest confessional.]

No, wait. Don't tell me. [

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[genkireaper]

I didn't understand a lot of the things you said, and your offers of trade are rather crude, but you'll find that there isn't much a steady supply of any sort of luxury around here.

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[genkireaper]

[SO getting a flat look.]

We have districts in the West as well, I'll have you know. The River Styx goes rather far, after all.

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[sonny_delight]

No, of course, that was stupid of me. The concept of Asian Heaven- that's just STUPID. [She bites back "Asian's don't go to Heaven" if only for the sake of waiting until she has food and shelter.]

So what. Are you Shinto or animist or wannabe Greeks? Pick a side, kid, we're at war.

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[genkireaper]

It's the afterlife. Even if there's a war, it doesn't really affect us. Neither does the concept of exclusive districts. Whether it's limbo, one of the reward afterlifes, or punishments, all spirits end up being judged.

Besides, not everyone's worlds has some war of faith going on.

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[sonny_delight]

[It sounds like all the afterlives of her world tossed into a big writhing orgy and drizzled with baby oil. It makes her sick.]

Oh, please. You're clearly not familiar with the 'freedom fries' speech style. It's anything. Waffles or pancakes- pick a side, we're at war. That weirdo God stuff can fuck right off. I'm trying to find food and shelter over here.

What exactly did you think you were calling me before, anyway?

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[genkireaper]

Freedom fries?

[Ah, remember the nineties?]

Calling you- Oh, you mean type! Part of the guidebook gives general tips and descriptions of types of personalities. Things on what to expect, how to handle that 'type' and other basics. I left my guidebook with the rest of my stuff in the kimono, but there's a section of types that will say inappropriate things, or antagonize people on purpose for various intended results.

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[sonny_delight]

You have a guidebook for basic personality types.

[S T A R E]

I'm guessing you wore a lot of retainers and didn't get out much when you were a kid.

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[genkireaper]

My kind don't require retainers, and childhood isn't exactly like a human's... When you're a guide for spirits, you have to be prepared for all different types, including those you've never come across before.

[The blue ain't dye, and the pink eyes aren't contacts!]

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[sonny_delight]

So. You think I'm a spirit.

Well, boy howdy, son, I wish someone woulda told me a long time ago- think of all the women's locker rooms I could've been spying on!

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[genkireaper]

Don't be ridiculous.

[That's right, Botan of all people said that.]

Spirit, human, demon or some other creature- All have a personality type. It's just that we usually handle spirits, but the information isn't limited to that. I was just pointing out why there's a personality type section in the Spirit World guidebook.

[Like right now, she wishes she had that guidebook to reference right now.]

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[sonny_delight]

Hi! I'd like to introduce you to my friend, social skills. Have you two met?

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[genkireaper]

Something tells me that you two aren't actually friends.

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[sonny_delight]

You know, this won't work out. I can tell you and Painful Dense Literalism are going steady. [Waggles her fingers at the screen almost flirtatiously.]

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[genkireaper]

[Botan can't tell if this is a different kind of creepy than Undertaker, or if this person's just weird.]

More that you're better friends with social faux pas, and just yank social skills around. Unless trying to upset people is considered an actual benefit in socializing where you're from. Either way, it's not effective here.

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[sonny_delight]

Honestly, it's all part of my hard outer shell. This is a coping mechanism to deal with the terror of being shoved into a new place and possibly never seeing anybody I've ever known again.

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[genkireaper]

[She's mentally recalling the guidebook. Look at what you did!]

Or you enjoy it, falling into sections 3.08.2145 to 3.08.2286 and it's a way of feeling comfortable even if you in a familiar place. Key points sarcasm, turning phrases and finding ways to dig under one's skin. Recommended handling; minimize emotions and take everything spoken with a grain of salt, processing it for the basics of meaning.