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[valentineluke]

http://www.bestfish.com/tour/bettarack.jpg

Those of you who are cursed, this is how a number of you are coming across.

Comments

Video;

[worldofourown]

Heh.

Little jars full of sweets?

[He's liking the subtle pun, Luke.]

Re: Video;

[valentineluke]

I take it you're not familiar with bettas.

Video;

[worldofourown]

What?

The fish?

[Why are we suddenly discussing fish?]

Re: Video;

[valentineluke]

'Sweet' is not the appropriate term for their nature. Those this post is aimed at would be 'tart'.

Video;

[worldofourown]

Or bitter...

[He's locked in a cell and under unceasing scrutiny too. He has more in common with those fishies than he'd like to admit.]

voice;

[aperfectthird]

Charming.

Re: voice;

[valentineluke]

Would you prefer funfair goldfish?

voice;

[aperfectthird]

I generally prefer not to be compared to fish at all.

[council_king]

Annoying really. They whine at the smallest things.

[valentineluke]

Rare occasion when we're both in agreement.

[sympathyforme]

Here I thought I was the only one thinking it.

Actually, I thought of this:

[valentineluke]

Perfect metaphor for those accursed who are staying positive.

I do like how you think, newcomer.

[sympathyforme]

Mm-hm~ Is that a bad sign for you or a bad sign for me?

So how d'you reckon I'm new? Do I just give off a vibe?

[valentineluke]

Time will tell, I suppose.

No, Network 'told' me. It's fairly common upon arrival here to be recorded and posted - more so those who land in the fountain.

[sympathyforme]

It tends to.

Ah, I see. Should I be hurt you didn't want to greet me?

And people fall into that fountain? Tsk. Seemed easy enough to avoid.

[valentineluke]

Disappointed I'm not the Welcoming Committee?

[sympathyforme]

At least you seem much less helpful and boring than the actual committee. You should consider taking the job.

[valentineluke]

I own a hotel, that's close enough.

[sympathyforme]

So people open businesses here, yeah? Maybe I should find a job.

[valentineluke]

That or one is passed on to them.

What would you be interested in doing?

[sympathyforme]

Leaving here, mostly. But since I hear that's not that easy, I could use another plan than living off my underage friend.

[valentineluke]

I meant what kind of employment are you seeking/capable of?

[sympathyforme]

I've done some tutoring. And bartending. Nothing much yet, life's busy.

[He's also split Heaven and made angels fall and led them to rebellion, but he's never quite sure where to put that under references.]

[valentineluke]

I've an opening for assistant manger at the hotel. Room&board can be included as well - always nice to have more than one residency in case of curse aftermath making for awkward situation between roommates.

[sympathyforme]

Tempting. When's the interview?

[Kira's not exactly sure how much more awkward the situation between him and Setsuna really could get, but it definitely didn't hurt to have his own bed, for starters.]

Afraid I'm fresh out of recommendation letters.

[valentineluke]

Already done.

[sympathyforme]

You must have a fascinating screening process.

[valentineluke]

It's not often I'll give a job to someone right out of the blue. Even less so when names have yet to be exchanged.

[sympathyforme]

Which just makes me wonder what my qualifications are.

[valentineluke]

I like your style.

[sympathyforme]

Oh? You've seen very little of me so far. I hope I live up to expectations.

[valentineluke]

You're doing alright so far.

Pardon the late introduction, I'm Luke Valentine.

[sympathyforme]

Sakuya Kira, but Kira's enough, Mister Valentine.

[Hey, Kira can be polite to adults that hire him based on...nothing.]

Where do I find this hotel of yours?

[valentineluke]

'Luke'.

Oh Aces is in the Square. Very important thing to remember: Because it's spelled against violence, no one is to be turned away.

[sympathyforme]

Luke.

Good. We wouldn't want violence, after all. I'll see you there then.

[shall_yield_us]

And yet, no cats in waiting.

[valentineluke]

Maybe out of camera range, but lurking in the background?

[mightbeconcussed]

'Cause they're bubbled and pissy?

[valentineluke]

Flaring their gills at untouchable neighbors - yes.

[mightbeconcussed]

In like a let's have sex way or a let's fight way?

[valentineluke]

All depends. The actual fish are much more straight forward in stressing an assessment on one another: Male - fight. Female - court.

[mightbeconcussed]

I guess everything like that sort of gets more concentrated when we're isolated.

[most_qualified]

Interesting.

[valentineluke]

That it is.