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[ when the feed flicks on, it’s to the simple image of a sharply dressed man adjusting his glasses upon the bridge of his nose. or rather, it’s the lens glare that strikes the view first, a flash of blue that obscures the friendly(?) way he eyes the viewer, the practiced way he smiles. ]
My apologies. [ the tone, too, is terribly kept, composed and precise. ] If I may, I kindly request that you lend me your brief attention for but a few minutes of your time.
First, allow me to introduce myself: I am Munakata Reishi. You will have to forgive me, I’m afraid, as my recent arrival will mean my lines of inquiry will run along the road of repetition.
[ it’s formality and ease in idle, clear-cut motions; he laces his fingers together and rests them neatly on the table set before him. his smile hasn’t moved. ]
There is, I understand, a . . . certain freedom to living in the time before we are called to action. Training is -- was mandatory, was it not? I don't suppose all of you have been keeping up with your weekly regimen during this temporary state of confusion.
But I digress.
Let me cut straight to the chase, then.
Certain concerns come to mind. Minimal organization though we may have, I admit I’m rather lost. [ there’s a breath of laughter, possibly meant to curb the tension… not to create it. ] With so many people in a state of little to no enforcement, is it safe there on Earth, I wonder?
. . . And what kind of activities, pray tell, have you found to be the most beneficial use of your undoubtedly limitless spare time?
PRIVATE; TO SARUHIKO FUSHIMI
[ it's a text, simple and innocuous. ]
I trust I find you well.
My apologies. [ the tone, too, is terribly kept, composed and precise. ] If I may, I kindly request that you lend me your brief attention for but a few minutes of your time.
First, allow me to introduce myself: I am Munakata Reishi. You will have to forgive me, I’m afraid, as my recent arrival will mean my lines of inquiry will run along the road of repetition.
[ it’s formality and ease in idle, clear-cut motions; he laces his fingers together and rests them neatly on the table set before him. his smile hasn’t moved. ]
There is, I understand, a . . . certain freedom to living in the time before we are called to action. Training is -- was mandatory, was it not? I don't suppose all of you have been keeping up with your weekly regimen during this temporary state of confusion.
But I digress.
Let me cut straight to the chase, then.
Certain concerns come to mind. Minimal organization though we may have, I admit I’m rather lost. [ there’s a breath of laughter, possibly meant to curb the tension… not to create it. ] With so many people in a state of little to no enforcement, is it safe there on Earth, I wonder?
. . . And what kind of activities, pray tell, have you found to be the most beneficial use of your undoubtedly limitless spare time?
PRIVATE; TO SARUHIKO FUSHIMI
[ it's a text, simple and innocuous. ]
I trust I find you well.
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Yo, don't use my full name-- you... [ oops, he doesn't remember this guy's name even though he just said it (spoilers: yata only paid some attention). that one blue king!!! he's not even important.
luckily the feed comes with names attached. let's try this again. ]
Munakata. Don't use my full name!
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and still, there is a -- smile. ] My apologies.
I wasn't aware there was a problem.
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[ smooth. ]
... Earth sucks, by the way. Stay up there!
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[ there's but a tilt of his head, all poise and concern and none of the accompanying dissension.
it comes casually, kindly, even if the words are only a little better than an outright dig. ] Is the snow too much even for the likes of HOMRA?
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[ that, and he wanted to keep as much distance between them as possible and what better way to do that than by the blue king staying on the moon (preferably forever). ]
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[ echoed, and perhaps it rings as ominously as you might imagine. ] I suppose it shouldn't be too difficult.
To start a fire.
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[ "someone" ]
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Your concern is touching, truly. I will mind my distance, should fire become available.
Do take care not to burn yourself either.
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[ calmly, casually. his tone is almost kind, but it's his word choice that carries the edge. ] Don't you know what comes of playing with fire?
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Is this assumption correct?
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You must be very brave [ idiotic ] to play with powers that have once been known to blow craters into Japan itself.
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[ but! there's a smile, poised and polite. ] I see, however, that you are confident.
Very well, then. I will take your word for it.
Yata Misaki.
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[ that's it, that was the important part in all that. the one he wanted to talk about at least. ]
Shit, you're so annoying... [ it's mumbled. ]
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Misaki. [ because you asked for it, right ] Is it?
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[ it's chuckled low and very deliberately off-putting. ] I'm aware.
It's very cute.
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Reishi?! MORE LIKE... LAZY... christ his name was really stupid.
which means there was only one possible response to being called cute. ]
Go to hell, you fucking blue!!
[ followed by smothering the tablet with a nearby pillow (as if that somehow did anything) ]
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... wait for it...
........ wait...
for...
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Ah.
I'm still here, I'm afraid. [ offered, in perfectly conversational tones beneath a pillow. ] I believe what you were looking for is the off button.
It's somewhat small, I don't blame you for missing it.
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[ yes it was. ]
Don't you have better things to do? [ than bullying him, that is. the tablet was still under the pillow. ]
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[ or, well, he always does -- doesn't mean he'll actually do them. ]
Don't you?
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could he have somehow found the off button?
of course not. ]
... I don't, shit. This sucks!
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there's something about the purposelessness of it that doesn't sit well with him, that rings of something like familiarity.
so, in a voice that almost sounds understanding (from a pillow) - ]
Peace before a war... isn't exactly peace, is it.
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