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Unit 1 - Video

[The video clicks on, showing a black haired man with a very mild look of bewilderment on his face. Not as much as one might expect from a total newbie, but by this point he's a tad used to waking up in strange places. Thanks Dad. Though really, this doesn't look like what he expected the afterlife to be. He really doesn't feel dead though so he's guessing he's alive.]

Oh so that button is the same...[Oh. Right. Broadcasting. He clears his throat]

I suppose I should go out on a limb and assume that this was not where I was supposed to end up. For one thing, I've been to most of the planets that like to emulate Lost Jerusalem and this does not look at all familiar. Would someone be kind enough to tell me what is going on here? Or at least where this place is? I have to admit I am a little lost.

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J-Jr?! [He's so startled, he hadn't expected Jr here but, he's also so relieved that it hurts.]

I have to admit this is not what I meant...

What'dya mean?

[Playing it cool for now. Though, even Gaignun could probably tell through the video feed that Jr. was feeling a bit strange about this encounter.]

[Come on, you think this is awkward for you? He's the one that died here.]

For one thing I didn't mean so soon.

[He goes silent for a minute, trying to think of what to say that doesn't sound completely moronic.]

How have you been?

[And he's the one that watched him die! It's not easy to watch a brother die, man.]

Yeah... Didn't think I'd see you so soon, either. [Though, despite the context of that situation, Jr. tries his best not to make it awkward. After all, they were all together again, so he was happy.]

Fine, I guess. [A pause.] This place isn't so bad.

[He laughs.] How've ya been, Gaignun?

[No it really isn't. At least you got reunited with your twin in exchange? Silver lining?]

To be honest I'm not sure yet. This is certainly better then where I was but there are a few things that are down right distressing...[he shakes his head.]

Whatever the case, here I am, an here you are. I guess you'll just have put up with being under my thumb a little longer.

[Gaignun, you self-sacrificing jerk!]

... Say, where were you anyway? [Quite aware that he perished along with their idiot father. But where exactly did he go...? Jr. was far too curious.]

[If you think about it, it's less self sacrifice then actually fulfilling what he was designed for. He got to play his executioner role, it's just that he managed to switch the target from Jr to Yuriev.]

I closed my eyes and I was here. I don't think there was time for me to 'go' anywhere.

Weird. [If he recalls, same thing happened to him as well. Though, he was curious, because Gaignun didn't exactly go alone that day.] ... Is our idiot Father with you? Or do we have a field day?

He is not here.[Oh he despises daddy right now you have no idea.] I assure you I am completely...alone on my head.

[Gaignun has mixed feelings about this. Yes Yuriev isn't riding sidecar, but he also doesn't have that comforting link to his brothers either.]

Good to hear that, Gaignun. [You have no idea how much UNSURE that caused him, upon seeing Gaigunun's face.]

Say, where are you? We should meet up for old times sake.

The hotel. I've already gotten a room. It's not as nice as home but it will do for now. [He has to smile a little bit.]

Free cookies too.

They never gave me any cookies. [Those cheap bastards.] Mind meeting in the lobby? I'm at the hotel, too.

I'll bring some with me. [He had charmed them from one of the hotel clerks, habit taking over.]

I'll see you there then. [This was going to be an odd conversation, he knew it. But better to do this face to face then through a telephone line.]

[Jr. couldn't believe what he just saw on video. ~~It's too hot for tv~~ How could Gaignun be here? It was unbelievable to him. Pleasant, but unbelievable at the same time. After all, the man had died in front of him, and Jr., even after all that time, still couldn't bring himself to stop grieving, even if it was in secrecy.

Though, now wasn't the time to dwell in memories or turn back. His body was already set in motion, and running through the halls of the hotel until he reached the lobby. Eyes observing his surroundings to see if they could spot a stupid little brother before Gaignun could spot him.]

[Admittedly Gaignun had really taken the cookies with him so he'd have something to fidget it with. He slowly made his way down the stairs, a sharp eye out for either bullets or red hair. Which ever he met with first.]

Jr...? [He looked around, not quite seeing him yet.]

[Whipping around at the voice, Jr.'s eyes finally caught unto the little brother. Looking the same as he normally did, which was a good sight. A very, very good sight.] Hey, Gaignun. Long time no see.

Ah, there you are. [He gave his older brother that half quirk of a smile that he liked to use and tossed him the packet of cookies.]

As requested. Don't eat them too quickly...

[Catching the bag of cookies made Jr., again, think back at several memories that flowed into his head. This was a normal thing, back then.] Yeah yeah...

[Dismissive handwave, followed by a sheepish smile. Though, if anything, that smile was more of a cover-up from what he was feeling. He just didn't know what to say to Gaignun right now. Words, or actions?]

[His hand remained outstretched from the throw for a moment, as if reaching out for Jr. before he lowered it slowly. Words or actions indeed. Gaignun was not sure as to what to do next.

Dealing with Albedo had been easy, the white variant had just waltzed in, made his displeasure known and then they could move on. But he knew it had been harder on Jr., much harder.]

I'm sorry. I couldn't think of a way to get a better outcome. [Fine. He'd make the first overture.]

[Seeing how close they were over the years, it wasn't easy seeing your brother disappear and sacrifice himself. No. Not easy at all. Perhaps, that is why Jr. finds himself looking away when Gaignun speaks. He wanted to be calm during this. Very, very calm.]

Why didn't you say anything before?

I couldn't. Father would have found out and it all would have been for naught. [Gaignun would not admit that knowing he was going to die made it easier to tell Jr. about the executioner role he carried, it was so freeing to tell the truth when before it would just stick in his throat.]

I was lucky he was too arrogant to even realize it was possible.

[Jr. gritted his teeth. Hating the fact that Gaignun was completely right about their father, and how he would have made sure to do whatever it took to intercept Gaignun. But, he also hated the fact that he felt completely useless, and couldn't save Gaignun either.]

... Sorry, I couldn't save you. [That much he could muster up.]

Jr. Look at me. [He sits down on one of the chairs in the lobby, more so that they could look at each other face to face much more easily. Damn height difference.]

It's ok, you've done more for me then I could ever ask for. There was no saving me from this, so don't think like that. All that matters is that he is gone and you two got reunited.

[The action is appreciated and all, but it kind of just reminds Jr. that he's still in this body, so he makes a face. Albeit for a short moment, before it twists into one of sadness, once again. Though, he's happy to hear these words from Gaignun. Very happy.]

... I know that. But you and Citrine...

[Don't worry kiddo, you're human here, remember? You'll grow soon. But did you have to bring up Citrine? There is a tiny wince as he remembers what Yuriev had said.]

Citrine chose her path, and her place to die. Father had to be stopped.

Don't worry about it. It's Jr, remember?

True true XD

Oh Jr....you're playing it cool to the coolest of cats

That's what Jr. does. Fat Tsun Tsun.

Ignore that....sheesh self.

No problem!

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