[video] December 15th | Afternoon

[zusealgorithm]

[video clicks on to show Castor twirling a white cane in one hand and smiling like he's up to something. The room behind him is completely dark, and the only illumination in the video feed is from his own white circuitry, which is distinctly bright while he's in his normal attire.]Greetings, all. I've been observing the chatter amongst you lot,

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[pickinurpockets]

Oooh, whatcha gonna open?

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[zusealgorithm]

Rikku, darling! How have you been keeping yourself?

Let's not let the cat out of the bag, just yet, shall we? Keep this conversation between us until the big reveal, hm? It will be a more grand entrance if they don't know what to expect.

It's a nightclub. That's the simple part. But it's my club, which is where it all begins to get fun.

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[pickinurpockets]

Okay, other than my partner getting hit by a moron. [She squees a little] But a nightclub? Really? [A pause] Wait, what's the age thingy gonna be?

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[zusealgorithm]

All are welcome! Back on the Grid there was never "age" that disqualified Programs from having a good time, so I don't see the need here either. Certain entertainments might be limited, you understand, to appease restrictions posed by the city. Merely a formality, but it won't interfere with anyone's fun.

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[cake_and_dreams]

Oh my, it sounds like you have something quite interesting in the works, Castor. Do tell!

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[zusealgorithm]

Interesting, sweetness, does not even begin to qualify if all goes according to plan.

I wish to reopen the club that I owned on the Grid. Reinvented, of course, to accommodate the needs and desires of the Users. It will be great fun. I do hope you'll come see it.

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[cake_and_dreams]

That sounds spectacular. How could I possibly refuse to come and see such a sight?

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[zusealgorithm]

I was hoping you'd say that. Come around early, and I'll give you the first look.

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[wiredgod]

[Normal tilts her head, curious] New establishment?

[A pause, and then;] What kind of Weapon? [because yes she's going to ask, regardless of the fact he doesn't like it.]

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[zusealgorithm]

Yes indeed, precious Lain. On the Grid, I had my own little nightclub, and I daresay I'm beginning to miss it already.

[a pause in response to the second question, but he grins] I have yet to attempt the form, but I have my suspicions.

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[wiredgod]

[djhgl blush... ] So you'll start up a new one... [Last time she was really in a club a druggie shot up the place and then killed himself in front of her. But what are the chances of that happening again.] Do you want any help?

[Another curious head tilt] Oh?

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[zusealgorithm]

It is a new one, yes, in all aspects. I must accommodate for the Users needs as well as for the creation restrictions of this world. On the Grid, it was simple for me to design and program my club myself, but here-- It's a much more physical task. [he laughs and smiles at her] At the very least, if you are not busy, I would enjoy your company during the process.

[to the last part, he waves his hand dismissively] If my Weapon form is not one of two things, based on the information I've gathered about changing into one, I will be very shocked. But time will tell.

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[fishnets]

Keep talkin'.

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[zusealgorithm]

Before we talk business, we haven't been properly introduced. With whom do I have the pleasure of speaking, and what catches your interest about my little proposition?

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[fishnets]

Zatanna Zatara. And I'm curious. I can't say how much it interests me until you tell me what it is.

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[zusealgorithm]

My proposition is rather simple really, but I'd rather not have it made too public until more of the details are firmly in place.

I shall be opening a nightclub. Something in a more electronic flavour than anything I've seen in the city so far. I have much experience in these procedures already, but there is always the matter of currency in starting a new business.

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[bountyofthesun]

[Oh, someone is speaking his language.]

Let's hear some more about that challenge of yours.

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[zusealgorithm]

Good sir, if I may have the pleasure of your name before we begin. It would seem awfully rude of me if I did not.

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[bountyofthesun]

Haha, fair enough! The name's Hashiba Hideyoshi. It's a pleasure indeed!

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[zusealgorithm]

And I'm Castor. At your service. [he bows]

The challenge, such as it is, is a financial one instead of the more physical variety. It's not something I assume is proposed very often in this city. I could probably manage on my own, but where's the fun in that?