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[deadmanbusiness]

[It's hard to tell what the gentleman is thinking as a pair of sunglasses cover half his face. From the tone of his voice it's easy to tell that he's exasperated, tired and pissed off. He's dressed in a very expensive business suit that is currently a bit singed, has some blood on it, and very rumpled. Clearly someone has been busy before they arrived here and hasn't had a chance to change.]

Another kidnapping? Really. Don't you people ever get tired of it?

I have to say it's pretty good for a kidnapping. I mean, I didn't even feel the transfer and that's damn hard to do.

[He pauses and looks around to get a better sense of his surroundings.]

Are you fair folk? It doesn't feel like Faery.

[That said, he shrugs dismissing the matter out of hand. Faery or not, he's still been kidnapped after all. That's what needs to be dealt with.]

Anyway. It'd be best to let me go back right now for everyone's sake. My father will be pissed off when he finds me missing and his temper is already frayed and my fiancee will be pissed off and her temper is even more frayed.

This seems like a nice place, if odd. So instead of pissing off the god of the dead and the warmage just let me go home and I won't mention it. This will save a lot of lives in the long run.

I've got enough on my plate already.

Please, don't add any more.

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[indecent_butterfly]

[Sorry, ne's a devil it's kind of part of the whole deal.]

Drinks are nice. Dinner is lovely. But kisses are wonderful.

[Of course the kisses usually come with a curse so...]

But One might be in a giving mood. Or not.

[deadmanbusiness]

[His father does the same thing, so again, not unexpected.]

Kissing strangers in strange places is generally a good way to get yourself in trouble. 'Trade not for wishes, kisses or thoughts of old. When dealing with fairies, use only gold' is a popular nursery rhyme where I'm from. So, I think I'm going to have to beg off giving a kiss.

[He smiles wryly.]

And I'd be glad to buy you a drink, but I don't know if this place takes American money.

[indecent_butterfly]

Not a fairy, but a devil, though One does suppose the rhyme should still hold true.

You should have received some of the coins used here so that is of no concern. What is it you wish to know?

[deadmanbusiness]

Often times just as bad.

[He rubs his chin thoughtfully. That's a cat in a bag question, really.]

How many drinks for how many questions?

[indecent_butterfly]

Let's say one drink for every two. Unless the questions are difficult.

[deadmanbusiness]

[He nods and thinks over some questions. What he's gotten so far is that they're stuck here. There are deities that run the place and weird shit happens. Also he's got money in his pocket. He checks his pocket and discovers that it's true. So, obviously these gods are in full power unlike the ones back home.]

Fair enough.

Let's go with the basics then. Food and shelter and income, how does that work here?

[indecent_butterfly]

You are an adult yes? Find a job.

Shelter is easier as there are plenty of places to stay or you can find a room mate. And there are many stores or restaurants to acquire food.

[deadmanbusiness]

Good. Nothing strange then.

[He's heard of places. Admittedly he's not sure what sort of work there is for a necromancer here. Perhaps law enforcement? He'd have to look into it. Or he could start his own business.]

What sort of magic exists here?

[indecent_butterfly]

[Takes all kinds for the world City to go round.]

There are many people from as many worlds although not all are magic users. One is not certain how many are or are not.

[deadmanbusiness]

No magic.

[Clearly disbelieves this.]

[indecent_butterfly]

The humans from One's own world do not have magic. [Well, not the normal ones.]

[deadmanbusiness]

But how can they...

[How can they use any thing if it all requires magic to use?]

Never mind.

[indecent_butterfly]

Any other questions then or shall we stop with one drink?

[deadmanbusiness]

Nothing that I can think of right off the top of my head. I need to see more what's around first.

[indecent_butterfly]

If you can think of any others feel free to ask. One will hold off on payment until then. And might One request the name of One's future drinking partner?

[deadmanbusiness]

Will I get yours in return?

[indecent_butterfly]

One shall even offer it before.

[And even via the device ne preforms a very graceful bow.]

One's humble self is called Mad Hatter.

[deadmanbusiness]

A pleasure to meet you.

I'm Theo.

[He doesn't give his full name because he doesn't trust devils.]

[indecent_butterfly]

And the same, Theo.

[Not like ne gave nir own true name either, but only because nir Lord is the only one who is worthy enough to use it.

Okay and a couple of idiot angels who are too stupid and refuse not to.]

[deadmanbusiness]

As you know this place better than I, you'll have to pick the place for drinks.

[indecent_butterfly]

There's the Blue Light topside but if you're up for an adventure One can always introduce you to some places in the Underground.

[deadmanbusiness]

I think I'll wait to go underground until after I have a better feel of this place.

[There are undead here and they feel funky. He wants to get that sorted out before doing anything adventuresome. Also, he doesn't trust a guy offering him to go on an adventure after he's said he's a devil.]

[indecent_butterfly]

Smart boy. Just make sure to go with someone who knows their way around.

[What? Ne can be nice when it's in nir best interest to.]

[deadmanbusiness]

[His father can be nice too. And his father is evil and who thinks nothing about erasing someone's existence so that no one knows who they are, not even their own dog.

So. Yeah. Not trusting.]

I will. I've had enough experiences to know not to go down someplace like that sounds without a guide.

Oh. Another drink question for you.

Tell me about the dead and undead here. It feels... odd.

[indecent_butterfly]

[Ne's not evil so much as chaotic out for nemself. The devils aren't really the bad guys in nem world...it's complicated.]

You mean the City dead or the undead species?