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[ The camera turns on to show a tall man, wearing a dark blue long coat over his priest's clothes, a barely-seen cross necklace hanging around his neck, eyeing the screen with a calm, indifferent expression. He speaks with a deep, astringent voice, very noticeable so, but the tone he speaks in is very calm, even a little disinterested, the slightest, barely noticeable trace of a smile heard in it- this contributes to the heavy and tense atmosphere surrounding him, that one could feel even over the cellphone. There is something vaguely threatening and oppressive about him, and the general feel he gives off. Yet, he carries himself in a confident, calm, composed way, without showing the slightest trace of hostility or anger or any other negative emotion. The way he is looking at the screen, even when he's not looking directly at anyone, combined with the qualities of his voice, is able to make one feel tension-- as though one wrong word and wrong move will land you in deep trouble, as though he is looking down on you. For a guy who obviously just arrived, he's pretty chill about this whole thing. Probably because he more or less figured out a few things already by himself. Most of the things, in fact. How? By being Kirei. ]

What a convenient device this is. Given that cell phones these days, as advanced as they are, normally do not function as to communicate with a large group of people by default, then this device is specifically designed for the purpose of communication within that certain group. After all, none of the citizens that are native to this place seem to possess them, and not only that, but it seems that they have mistook me for a newcomer that has recently moved to this town. Hah. They do say ignorance is bliss, do they not? Perhaps it is. If they had known that unknown forces were suddenly transporting people to their perfectly typical and normal little town, living their daily lives normally would have been more difficult. I suppose there is no use explaining that this is not the case at all. Such people rarely listen, after all. They rather remain blind to whatever is going on under the surface and continue living their current lives, already filled with enough problems and troubles and trials.

Of course, this would also mean that my assumption is not incorrect and that I am indeed not alone in a group of others who have been inconveniently taken away from where they previously were. All the way from Japan to the United States, is it? But this is really quite annoying. [ He doesn't sound annoyed, though... at all... there's a trace of sarcasm in that statement, as though it is said ironically, in a tongue-in-cheek way. ] I am a busy man, after all. More than that, you would think they would allow me to complete certain duties I cannot leave unattended first. [ He smiles, suddenly, and while it's not a sneer or anything like that, it's... a bit unpleasant in a way that one can't really put their finger on. It really reinforces the threatening and tense air around him, though. It's like he's smirking mysteriously without actually smirking mysteriously. ] How terribly disappointed he will surely be. I will not be able to apologize either, as if I should ever return, and by the time I will, it will be far too late as well.

It seems self-introductions upon arriving are common courtesy here as well. Then allow me to do so. I am Kotomine Kirei, and I am the priest of Kotomine Church in Fuyuki City. [ And then there's that smile again. ] But there is no need to refer to me as Father Kotomine.

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Ignorance is only bliss when that which you've turned a blind eye to is of a trivial nature. Though perhaps to those simple humans, locked away in their coffins when the truly worthwhile things happen, arrivals from times and dimensions far removed from their own are of no consequence and would merely confuse their rigid conceptions of a fluid reality.

*He smirks, amusement dancing in his purple eyes and indicating that he would probably just find that outcome entertaining.*

But how the supposedly ordinary humans live their lives is of no consequence to me. I certainly hope, however, that you don't expect people to believe your pitiful facade of innocence, Mr. Prêtre Perfide.

Then it certainly is bliss. After all, one of the many things human cannot stand is having these rigid conceptions of reality challenged. The idea of something beyond the norm and ordinary existing in the world they are familiar with is merely far too incomprehensible to them. In its own way it is of no consequence, yet precisely because it is of consequence, it isn't.

[ Kirei would probably feel exactly the same way about that... ]

You are quite quick to assume such a thing. "Prêtre Perfide"? How terribly cruel of you. [ The smirk on his face and his tone of voice, though, indicate that he's being completley sarcastic. ]

The paradox of the human psyche, selfishly twisting what it encounters to suit its own needs. Certainly several of us who have arrived from other worlds are scarcely ordinary, yet the ignorant masses continue to assume the explanation that fits their limited viewpoints despite the evidence that things aren't as they appear.

*He raises an eyebrow mockingly.*

And perhaps I should call you Prêtre Gisant, instead?

Precisely. It is simply the natural way in which things work. There is no need to fight against it or attempt to change it. However, I cannot say I would not be curious to see what were to happen if one of them were to uncover the truth.

That one, I'm afraid, would be very much inaccurate. [ Since he literally never lies. Ever. But twisting around the truth and speaking vaguely and say something technically true to trick someone is another thing... ]

I'd be interested in the outcome of that, as well. The only difficulty lies in ensuring that the one I attempt to convince doesn't label me a simple madman with no grounding in reality. But I'm certain a photograph or two of what really goes on at night might at least sow some curiosity.

*He thinks for a moment when it comes time to adjust the nickname, then smirks. Oh yes, he likes this one.*

Would you prefer Père de Illusion?

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French for "Malicious Priest".

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New French is "Lying Priest".

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"Father of Illusion" and I am sorry for all the foreign >.<