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[beyourarmy]

[Here's a face that hasn't shown in while. Setsuna's seated, device to the side, book in his lap. Mist curls around a dark manor popping up out of the book while Setsuna stares at it. He's unaware he's a month behind on Karl's departure.]

Just watching this, I was wondering, in your world, where do you believe you go when you die? [He talks, but never looks at the device, expression grim.] How universal are Heaven and Hell?

I hope Karl goes to some place decent. That guy doesn't need to be hurt anymore. He needs help.

[A hand, pale, slender and clearly not Setsuna's, snakes around Setsuna's chest, and Setsuna frowns.]

I told you to knock that off! I have no idea what he told you about me, but this is doing nothing for me.

[There might be a brief glimpse of the hand's owner before the device clicks off.]

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[greatcherubim]

Messiah? You've returned!

[Gabriel isn't really sure how to feel about that. She thought he was better off away from this place, but it is nice to see him again.

Wait...]

What is going on?

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[beyourarmy]

Returned? [Surprise look, before he frowns again.]

Yeah.... Karl left me a person [he looks pretty uncomfortable] and she won't keep her hands off of me. I told her to stop it already.

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[greatcherubim]

A person?

[Gabriel looks just as uncomfortable as he does.]

Have you tried setting her free?

[She has no idea if that will even work, but it's the suggestion that jumps to mind most immediately.]

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[beyourarmy]

Yeah. I told her to leave. I told her she didn't have to do what Karl told her to do, but she refuses to go.

[In fact, smirking, she looks at the screen from behind Setsuna. He looks pretty unnerved.]

So either she's decided of her own free will to stick around, or that ass told her not to listen to me.

[indecent_butterfly]

You're back?

[Not the most pleasant way to greet someone but...it's been a weird month.]

[beyourarmy]

I was gone?

[A warm welcome would be wasted on him anyway.]

[indecent_butterfly]

Yes. You and Karl both left about the same time.

And it seems One should have checked his gift to you in case of your return.

[The others were all harmless enough though.]

[beyourarmy]

How long ago was that? I just woke up this morning here after going to bed last night and he's gone. [Yeah, didn't check the network, hasn't bothered with the time.]

Checked? What would you have done with her if you had?

[valentineluke]

I've no need to believe because I've already experienced the Afterlife.

[beyourarmy]

Well, where you're from, what is it?

[valentineluke]

Can't share much in the way of details because my memory is faint - probably intentionally rendered so for protection.

[beyourarmy]

Protection from what?

[mortemscintilla]

[ What a creepy lady!!! ]

... Is that a vampire?

[beyourarmy]

No. She doesn't have the fangs.

I think she said, but I can't remember.

[A voice behind Setsuna purrs.] Encantado.

[mortemscintilla]

[ Encantado. Now why does that word sound familiar? ]

[ Because... He's heard it used in Brazil. ]

[ Oh. ]

Aren't e-encantados like kitsune?

[beyourarmy]

Huh? How would I know. I never met one before, until her.

[He looks back at her.] You turn into a fox or something?

[Second later, a bright, slender green snake curls around Setsuna's arm.]

I guess they are....

Wait. How'd you know something like that? You didn't even know what she was!

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[subecho]

If it is the All-Father's will, I shall walk Valhalla. If it is not...

[ ...cricket-cricket. ]

We shall see to it that it is Odin's will.

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[beyourarmy]

...What's Valhalla? Don't think I've heard of that one before.

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[subecho]

It is a hall where the brave and the noble keep company after they have gone slain.

[bedsidemanners]

If she's really not to your taste, I'll take her.

[beyourarmy]

Wha? You'd just take some girl you don't even know?!

[bedsidemanners]

You're hardly clinging to her.

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[sympathyforme]

[Kira doesn't bother with any reply, he heads right to where he finally feels Setsuna again. No need to wait.

Of course, once he's there, he just looks at him, lighting a cigarette and smiling slightly.]

Welcome back.

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[beyourarmy]

[Setsuna grins, trying to bat away the Encantado's hand as he chuckles at Kira.] So this time you're using manners?

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[sympathyforme]

I'm a very well behaved boy. [He's also eyeing the Encantado, none too happily, and stepping closer.]

Get lost.