[ The smile is returned, of course. Welcoming others with only his best is the polite thing to do. It doesn't matter that he's not sure, still, what to think of the man who filled his head with violence so vivid that it could be seen.
Directed at the person he wants alive at any cost. ]
I feel much more relaxed now that there are no more rumblings down below us all. Till is fine, too. Just checking in, Yuuto, sir?
[ Yuuto needed to do quite a few things as a "pick-me-up" to return to any semblance of himself. Has he changed? Yes. But only on the inside. His outsides can be however he wants them to be. And isn't that nice? ]
Yes. I remembered your faces and names... I wanted to make sure you were both okay and felt one would be more honest than the other.
It's true that Till will say anything to sound tough. But I think he's earned any bragging he wants to do for a while, ahaha. [ If not for that explosion of magical energy that may or may not have been equivalent to a small sun, Ivan would be parasite paste! ]
I witnessed it, but I'm afraid my mind went fuzzy during it all.
[ His eyes close as he tilts his head away, smiling and smiling. What he remembers feels like a dream, but it was reality. He reminds himself of that much. ]
You were also very impressive, though. I hope you're letting yourself brag a little, too.
[ Ivan can't say he remembers all the details, either. Distracted when he lost his footing following the first charge, and subsequently all contact with the ground as he was swept aside.
His powers of observation failed him—greatly. ]
Centipedes live in damp, dark environments. I believe I simply had a terrain advantage. [ Now. ] Fuzzy? Was the fighting too much for you?
You're underselling yourself, and I won't have it.
[ His smile is bright through the connection. ]
It's because of your efforts as well that danger is no longer in these tunnels. Regardless of your advantages, you were very brave and ensured others will be safe. We're lucky to have you among us, Ivan.
[ As for the question - he didn't fight at all and fell to succumbrance. Is it right to let him worry? Not at all. ]
I'm a very normal person who is very cowardly. I ran away crying home.
Thank you for the kind words. There's no getting around accepting your praise, I see; you're simply too generous with it.
[ If you can't fight, run. If you can't run, fight. If you can't do either, surrender.
A simple guide to staying alive. ]
Maybe it's for the best that you did. If I may describe the scene for you: there was a lot of blood, and panic. I'm not sure everyone made it, or even who's missing.
You're welcome. I simply can't allow someone to go uncomplimented.
[ He laughs. Soft and quick. ]
Ah, yes. I happened to broadcast much of it to those on the surface. I was sure that they were curious what was going on in the tunnels, after all. And I fear I am with you that I'm just as uncertain as you are.
[ His smile continues on. ] Blood and gore is really scary, huh?
[ Broadcasting an event that involved human injury, potentially also human death. Well! That's a concept, certainly. Maybe one could even make a show out of it that could captivate entire galaxies.
Hahahaha. ]
I think it's more the thought of dying. Blood by itself isn't much of an issue.
[ A blood-drinker being afraid of blood would be silly, and would soon have much, much bigger problems than getting goosebumps over the idea. Like the lack of nutrients. ]
[ Although, Yuuto doesn't understand his fear. He's seen it before - the death of hundreds, maybe thousands. He stood before his enemies and knew they would try to kill him to weaken the other side, as he would them. What was he afraid of? Why did he lose his balance?
He can only say that it's because he didn't have enough Tethers and forgot who he was. Kigai Yuuto isn't a person who fears such things, because if he dies, well, that is simply the way things go. ]
I'm afraid most of them were quite upset. I'm thinking you or others will get a lot of worried people wanting to get information on what happened. I wasn't of much help... even though I had wanted people to know what happened.
It's fine. I'm well-trained to answer questions, even if they cover sensitive topics. I won't blow up at them. [ If Ivan is in any way bent out of shape about this, he doesn't show it. ] The beauty of the Murmur is that it's easy enough for anyone to contact anyone, so the puzzle will be pieced together before too long. And then there'll be no more wondering, nor asking.
[ A certain businesswoman is back, keeping thorough inventory of their supplies, what they have for now and what they'll need in the future. He has to consider what she's trying to cultivate here. Following her lead will ensure the best quality of life, she's proven it before! ]
Moving around the city takes me a bit of energy... but that's not a no! What about a trade? I'm not used to bartering, so I'd call upon Lortel, my roommate.
[ The connection hums slightly in sync with the desire to beckon another soul into it. ]
Whatever she thinks is fair in exchange for that service, I'll agree to.
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[ He sends a smile that wraps around his greeting. It's like a bow on top of a friendly hello. ]
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Directed at the person he wants alive at any cost. ]
I feel much more relaxed now that there are no more rumblings down below us all. Till is fine, too. Just checking in, Yuuto, sir?
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[ Yuuto needed to do quite a few things as a "pick-me-up" to return to any semblance of himself. Has he changed? Yes. But only on the inside. His outsides can be however he wants them to be. And isn't that nice? ]
Yes. I remembered your faces and names... I wanted to make sure you were both okay and felt one would be more honest than the other.
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It was impressive, what he did down there.
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[ His eyes close as he tilts his head away, smiling and smiling. What he remembers feels like a dream, but it was reality. He reminds himself of that much. ]
You were also very impressive, though. I hope you're letting yourself brag a little, too.
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His powers of observation failed him—greatly. ]
Centipedes live in damp, dark environments. I believe I simply had a terrain advantage. [ Now. ] Fuzzy? Was the fighting too much for you?
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[ His smile is bright through the connection. ]
It's because of your efforts as well that danger is no longer in these tunnels. Regardless of your advantages, you were very brave and ensured others will be safe. We're lucky to have you among us, Ivan.
[ As for the question - he didn't fight at all and fell to succumbrance. Is it right to let him worry? Not at all. ]
I'm a very normal person who is very cowardly. I ran away crying home.
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[ If you can't fight, run. If you can't run, fight. If you can't do either, surrender.
A simple guide to staying alive. ]
Maybe it's for the best that you did. If I may describe the scene for you: there was a lot of blood, and panic. I'm not sure everyone made it, or even who's missing.
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[ He laughs. Soft and quick. ]
Ah, yes. I happened to broadcast much of it to those on the surface. I was sure that they were curious what was going on in the tunnels, after all. And I fear I am with you that I'm just as uncertain as you are.
[ His smile continues on. ] Blood and gore is really scary, huh?
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Hahahaha. ]
I think it's more the thought of dying. Blood by itself isn't much of an issue.
[ A blood-drinker being afraid of blood would be silly, and would soon have much, much bigger problems than getting goosebumps over the idea. Like the lack of nutrients. ]
I hope our viewers were entertained.
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[ Although, Yuuto doesn't understand his fear. He's seen it before - the death of hundreds, maybe thousands. He stood before his enemies and knew they would try to kill him to weaken the other side, as he would them. What was he afraid of? Why did he lose his balance?
He can only say that it's because he didn't have enough Tethers and forgot who he was. Kigai Yuuto isn't a person who fears such things, because if he dies, well, that is simply the way things go. ]
I'm afraid most of them were quite upset. I'm thinking you or others will get a lot of worried people wanting to get information on what happened. I wasn't of much help... even though I had wanted people to know what happened.
[ A sigh. ]
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[ Yes, Ivan is a good guy who doesn't seem to get mad easily. ]
With that matter done -- [ And he makes a gesture with his hands, even if it can't be seen, of setting it aside. ] -- I have to ask you something.
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Oh? In that case, how can I help you, Yuuto?
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If I could, would it be possible for me to have a ride?
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Moving around the city takes me a bit of energy... but that's not a no! What about a trade? I'm not used to bartering, so I'd call upon Lortel, my roommate.
[ The connection hums slightly in sync with the desire to beckon another soul into it. ]
Whatever she thinks is fair in exchange for that service, I'll agree to.