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[beyourarmy]

[Those that are used to feeling his presence would have been missing that of Setsuna Mudou's for the past hour-two hours. He's here now, though, with a big smile on his face.]

So, Dave was right. That other City is super creepy. Don't think I'll be going back there alone.

Anyway! Hey, DEITIES! [He gives a big grin.] Would you join me for some tea?


[ooc: Yeah, he went to Shadow City. He's spent the past three weeks, or so, learning how to "teleport" (I'm not sure what else to call it, vague-ass abilities), as he did in canon, while NOT being under duress. The result is he can, but it does nothing but take him to Shadow City, then back to the City. Even when he tries anywhere else.]

Comments

[beyourarmy]

About an hour or so. Why?

[valentineluke]

Rumor says that City can have an odd effect on visitors.

[beyourarmy]

Rumors are just rumors until proven otherwise, and I feel just fine. Besides, does anyone know more about it than some rumors?

[valentineluke]

'Any stay longer than twenty-four hours results in death' is the popular reason to shun the place.

The tea invitation comes across as odd.

[beyourarmy]

People have actually died there? Guess I won't be staying long when I do go.

Why?

[valentineluke]

'Smothered' or 'crushed', rumor's not clear on which.

The choice of guests.

[beyourarmy]

...so...no one really knows?

I don't get it. Why's it cold just 'cause of them?

[valentineluke]

What little interaction they do with 'ants' is just for trade and or mockery.

[beyourarmy]

But they've still been willing to talk about outside things at times. You never know. Even if they might not take me up on it, it was worth trying and seeing if they were fickle enough at the time.

I'm not gonna NOT do something just because they MIGHT not respond.

[valentineluke]

Keep in mind not to make any deals with them.

With a bit of concentration, I can sense the Shadow City. It's never been a pleasant sensation.

[beyourarmy]

I'll make deals with them if I want to. And only then. There's no reason I'd be making a deal now.

It's not a pleasant place.

[valentineluke]

Hmm.

Hence why I shut it out. I, someone who willingly frequents the Undergrounds many Levels.

[beyourarmy]

What do you mean shut it out? You just ignore it?

[valentineluke]

Yes. Not difficult to do, actually. That City doesn't actively try to be noticed.

[sympathyforme]

I'm not sure whether Setsuna asked for condescending advice.

I know I asked for you not to give it to him.

[valentineluke]

Where were you?

[sympathyforme]

Given that you're not my boss anymore - or my mommy - I don't think where I am or what I do or don't do is ever any of your business.

Neither is Setsuna.

[valentineluke]

Damn teenagers!!

True. You are legally an adult.

I am sorry for acting in your absence.

[sympathyforme]

There is no legal system here, so we don't have to get into the issue of seniority.

You should be sorry.

[beyourarmy]

Hey! What the hell do you mean by that? He's got a life. He can't watch me all the time. Especially when I purposefully GO OFF ON MY OWN.

He knows enough to respect that.

[valentineluke]

You're right,human him can't.

[beyourarmy]

Damn straight I'm right!

Don't talk like that to him again.

[Short attention span, shorter temper.]

[valentineluke]

Again, you're right. Shouldn't be at odds.

[Luke likes and respects Kira. Because Kira likes Setsuna, Luke feels he should show some support and Setsuna being pretty likable to begin with doesn't hurt any either.

But you trouble loving kids don't make it easy.]

[beyourarmy]

Yeah, we shouldn't. We're all in the same situation here.

Long as you get that, and that Kira and I deal with each other, not everyone else, it's all good.

[valentineluke]

Agreed. The quarreling latter's fate in Aesop's 'The Lion and the Bulls' comes all too readily to mind.

I will so long as neither of you don't get seriously in over your heads or worse.