Unit 1 - Video

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[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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[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

...Exactly. [Opportunity to shift the topic spotted!] I can count on your help on keeping him mainly out of trouble, right?

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

*He saw what you pulled there, little brother.*

You think I'm going to let anyone else harm Rubedo?

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[You deny, Gaignun avoids and covers.]

Of course not, that's not what I'm saying.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

I'll keep an eye on him to the best of my ability. We wouldn't want him bringing the entire city down on top of us, now would we?

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Thank you. [He means that Albedo. He also knows Jr will keep an eye on you too in return, making him worry less about the both of you. It's a win win situation in his mind.]

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Please, I'm not doing it for your sake.

*Sorry little brother, he just doesn't know how to accept gratitude.*

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

I know that, I'm still grateful none the less. [Gaignun is just assuming you're hiding again.]

It makes my life a lot easier, no matter what your motivations are.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

*Transparent big brother is just transparent.*

Just don't go thinking you can ask me for other favors.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[Why would he, he knows you'll do the really big ones on your own. Namely keeping Jr's head above water and entertained.]

I'm not in the habit of asking for favors. Don't worry about me, I'm a lot more self sufficient then you think.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

I'm not worried, I just don't want you taking up too much of my time.

*Not that he won't still keep an eye out for you too, just in secret.*

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[Well considering Gaignun's track record of putting himself between something dangerous and his brothers, that may be a good idea. At least you know he won't stray that far from you two. Some of his shadow habits never wore off.]

Don't fret, I know how to entertain myself while you two are busy.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Oh? Now I'm curious.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

If I'm going to be here, I may as well rebuild my business ties. I know I'll get bored with nothing to do fairly quickly.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Well, I suppose a network does have its uses. You can spare me the details of that particular endeavor, though.

*Unless he asks. Which he might, if he needs strings to pull.*

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Well, it would probably bore you anyways. Besides, it's just going to be preliminary work until I find a niche to take over. I'm not sure if I really want to go back in to politics but I may do so.

[He's mainly musing to himself, Gaignun doesn't actually expect Albedo to have any interest in that.]

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

You did always have that politicians talent for hiding your true intentions, didn't you?

*As if he doesn't have the same talent.*

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

I told you it isn't like that! Intentions and designs are two entirely separate things. Besides, it's not as if you don't do the same thing. [Careful Albedo, that's a sore spot still.]

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

I have no idea what you're talking about, Nigredo.

*But he's making a note to stay away from that from now on.*

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[Besides, that's over and done with, right? Besides, he's come to terms with the fact that that was what he was created to do, and he isn't as mad as he was last time it was brought up.]

Well, never mind. [He'll forgive you. This time.] But I guess it is a valuable personality trait in some circumstances.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

It can be rather convenient to have a certain amount of misdirection as to what your preparations are for, I'll give you that. It simply wouldn't do to become too predictable, now would it?

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

No. Sometimes I think I would rather just deal with Gnosis. With them you can be as blunt as you want.

[Have...maybe a tiny smile at that.]

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

*That's maybe a tiny smile in return.*

It certainly is enjoyable to do away with the subtlety required in dealing with people.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Indeed. I don't mind it, really, but it can get a little waring. Like I said, Jr got all the fun jobs.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Well, even with me using them to take out my frustrations with the situation, there's plenty of mindless beasts to go around at night.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

I...well, I suppose you have a point. Not tonight though, I want to actually sleep. [Someone is also out of practice and will be getting a weapon in the next few days if all goes well.

And he wants to get a different outfit. Monster blood and silk do not mix.]