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]

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.]

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

*Have a chuckle, Nigredo. That's exactly what he wanted to do when he first showed up.*

That old bastard really knew how to wear someone out, didn't he?

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[There is a long, drawn out sigh.] You have no idea. I never realized how much monologing he could do. He never stopped talking. But then again, some of that was probably just him thinking.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

More than enough of it was him running his mouth. I was already sick of his voice by the time I saw a chance to step in.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

I can imagine. I'm just glad he's gone for good now. [His voice flattens slightly. Well, he hopes Dmitri is gone for good this time. He had thought the same thing when he shot the bastard and look how wrong he got proven.]

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

I suppose that is one convenient thing about this place. Even if he is still clinging to life somewhere within the Collective Unconscious, I doubt he'll be able to take control of anyone's body here any more than I was able to remain in Rubedo's subconscious.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[That's right, the UMN.] Maybe not even that...I hear the UMN has been destroyed.

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Well...that's a bit of information Rubedo and Wilhelm neglected to fill me in on. If that's the case, then we certainly don't have anything further to worry about from him.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

I trust the source I heard it from so maybe...Wait, the Vector CEO was here?

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

For a time. He seems to have pulled a vanishing act since the last time I saw him, however.

*Do you hear that, Nigredo? Your crazy brother actually sounds a bit distressed about this.*

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

[You. Sound distressed about Wilhelm disappearing. Also now that Gaignun knows that Wilhelm was behind stuff. Wait. Hold on...error. retry.]

I see. [Baby brother is at a loss on this one. He knows how to talk you around Jr but not someone else.]

Did you two talk much?

[fractured-white.livejournal.com]

Quite a bit. He was actually rather adept at keeping up with the sorts of conversations I'm partial to.

[namedforcat.livejournal.com]

Aah...Sounds like you two got along then. [He is actually trying to hid his surprise because well, that would be a little too rude. Still, he's happy for you! Really!]

I'm sure it would have come up eventually.