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[someone is not happy. Takegami is sitting in a small pub, the netbook propped up against the chipped and stained wall, his back against the small clusters of natives. he doesn't seem too concerned about attack - mainly because the natives are studiously ignoring his presence just like he was ignoring them. a hot temper and a nasty left hook often bought him this kind of response these days. he takes a sip of some clear liquor and speaks in Japanese.]

Hijō ni ōku no atarashī kao, hijō ni ōku no atarashī koe wa, sorera no memori kara fēdo mae ni itte irudarou koto?

[he drains off the glass and takes out a small cigar, twirling it around in his fingers while staring at a spot on the wall before switching to English.]

So... More newcomers to this worn world, and less of them that may have fought in wars. I wonder why the Initiative cannot find more true fighters than youths and civilians. It is not like it can be too hard to find the right sort. Just point their machine at a military base I would think. Welcome all the same, perhaps some of you may be what they truly need.

However, I do have to ask if any of you may know how to restore a piano. It seems that the United Earth decided that music is not welcomed here. Also, if there are questions concerning this place, I have been here for longer than most and I can answer questions that many of you may have.

[ooc; just hover the mouse over the ~~fail~~ Japanese for a translation!]

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How optimistic.

[About the new arrivals, that is.]

I have been here since the second group of Transports so I have seen the types.

Hm. I doubt all of them are helpful.

No, not all are helpful. Some think to rule this place in the stead of the current bodies of government.

And what type are you?

I? [he laughs softly, shrugging a little as he does so.]

I was a host. I have no need to rule nor am I equipped for more than brawling on a barroom floor. I rather drink and make merry than do anything of such stupidity.

A host? What is that?

A host is a male entertainer in host clubs. Bored, rich women pay me to sit, drink with them and listen to all their woes while I make sure that they feel loved and special.

Pathetic women. And the job sounds pathetic, too.

Not everyone is suited for being strong or a fighter. Some only wish to survive, while others are more suited for pleasure than punishment.

Sometimes you don't have a choice.

There is that as well.

What happened to your piano?

The bombs happened. There is also a hole in the roof of the building.

Oh.

Well I'll help you fix the roof. After all we already did it once. As for the piano... I can try but it'll take time. [She fixed a guitar last December, so she can probably fix a piano. But it'll depend on how much damage it took.] You might be able to play again sooner if we simply look for another one.

[A pause.] Also in the meantime, you can come live with us. The building is big and you can have your own floor, if you want.

I will appreciate the help with the roof and I think I agree with you when it comes to the piano. I have my doubts about finding another, but we may not know until we try.

[raises an eyebrow at her] That is kind of you. Are you sure I will not be a bother?

Indeed.

I wouldn't have offered if I had thought you'd be. [You're a friend, Teijirou. Don't make her say it.] But I guess it's also up to you not to become one.

I shall do my best to not be any trouble.

Good.

[he loves you too, Raven. just in his own special way.]

[Somehow she can tell. And she's totally fine with that.]

We're cycled through, also it's my belief that they're unable to choose exactly who they take, and the machine merely expels certain ones of us back. [His voice is a little less stern around those words, them meaning something more to him that his usual babble. But he regains himself.]

Also that speak of yours- [Trailing off, not knowing the right term to put to it, 'japanese'.]

I have assumed they can at least point at a certain general area. If they cannot even do that, then I fear more for this rebellion.

My Japanese?

Yes, that's it, I've never said before because I do not hear it as often, but it sounds crude. Stop-

...

You should stop using it. It makes you sound degenerate.

[did you just insult his native tongue? Takegami makes a face and then goes off in a string of very angry Japanese.]

Seikō? Anata wa dono yōna seikō o iimashita ka? Watashi wa anata ga sugu ni sono ura o toru koto o shuchō suru!

[He has no idea what you said but he's also kind of aroused, but confused but-]

[Equius's lips purse, muscles tensing a little, teeth clenched.]

What- I can't understand that speak, stop it.

[Takegami is cussing him out tbh, hence for the language being especially harsh.]

Īe watashi wa teishi suru riyū wa, kirainahito o motte imasen. Anata wa,-sōdenai baai o oshie suru kenri o yūshinai.

[Gosh well he's having a hard time dealing with it]

[He sounds so.... so bold speaking like that.]

[And from angry, his voice drops into a seductive purr.]

Anata wa arai jikan o sugoshite imasu ka? Anata wa watashi ga teishi shite mo yoroshīdesu ka?

[Not, not sure how to take that besides staring, and going absolutely silent.]

[Heeeee- clicks to audio, he, really shouldn't be on video sweating as he ism but he can't get himself to disconnect entirely. What is WITH that style of speech? It sounds familiar but not, and at the same time completely debauch and low class but....]