[November indeed seems to be in somewhat of a grumpy mood. He really would have liked a few things to not be public knowledge, but it's not like he can pretend it didn't happen. So instead he swallows down his distast so he treats Buzen here respectfully]
I was thinking about scouting around a bit again - after I went with Hane-san [Steel,] to clear out some clowns in the carnival, it started to feel better!
So I wanted to see if things are improving at all.
That name doesn't mean anything to me. Which one is Hane?
[November recalls the profiles, trying to figure out which one is this Hane, trying to figure out if it's a nickname, but nothing comes to mind! Presumably because when November checked the profiles for the NPCs weren't there, really, hah]
But if you insist I suppose I can come along. I do am interested in seeing how well you did that.
That one. I think I tested their patience when I talked to them.
[Oh. No wonder he couldn't remember which one it was, it's one of the beings that appeared with the gifts and stuff. People around here sure are eager to trust them, for some reason. He really doesn't see why they would.
But in the end, the enemy of your enemy is your friend...until that common enemy is gone. Fine.
November follows along. Being in the middle of rain still is something that gets him in good mood, at least]
With the colorful powers, you mean. I'm still getting the hang of those.
[The offensive capabilities of those powers is something he sure is interested in finding out more about!]
[Hah, truthfully Steel didn't care at all what he did or didn't do, but November sure thinks he annoyed them]
It has limited uses before you begin feeling exhausted, doesn't it? Don't push yourself too hard. [He stares at a hand like he's trying to find something he didn't have before] From what I can tell mine is a bit of everything, just less powerful. I should be able to hold my own against anything.
[It's going to be so strange to be using a power set completely different to his usual one, though]
I'll push myself just hard enough. [no he's going to push himself too hard] But that's such a flexible power! Good for you, it's nice to have a lot of options, right?
I do pride myself in flexibility. I wouldn't have survived in my job as long as I did if I wasn't capable of adapting.
[So yes, he's indeed pretty satisfied with his power! Although that it has such limited number of uses in a day is a troublesome part of it. If it wasn't for that, he'd be unstoppable!]
[ - though for what it's worth, buzen asks it like he's asking about the weather. like it's not a strange occupation at all, and he really is just making sure that they're talking about the same thing]
That's true! You never know what unexpected things you might encounter on a job.
I'm an agent, not an assassin. A spy, some would say.
[Although his trade is more field agent stuff instead of spying per se. Tracking down people, killing targets, gathering intelligence...but his job is what it is because he is a Contractor and therefore is both highly effective and very deadly.
They weren't too different from what we're doing now. Tracking targets that could prove destructive, for one. Given my skill the sort of job I was always on the hunt for the ones that could cause not only material damage, but deaths as well.
[Which is why he seems to be at quite the ease right now! They had barely began tracking clowns at the carnival and he already looked pretty okay. November is in his element!]
I never did it alone, so that you're here is also very welcome.
The most reliable ones around -- and that's an objective fact.
[He sounds genuinely fond of them]
We got paired because our skillsets would work well together. [And by which he means their powers would work well together] But after some time we liked each other's company. April is sharp, competent and knows what to do without needing it spelled out, and July is invaluable despite his age.
[And also he sees November as a partner, something this guy didn't expect at all but warmed up to that pretty quickly. But yeah, it's pretty obvious he liked his comrades]
Calendar days, in fact. The MI6's naming conventions are like that.
[Probably. November and another one are the only ones with numbers attached to their codenames, but it's likely it's an agency-wide naming convention. I mean, their boss was known as Decade, haha]
Probably. But it makes us all hard to forget, so there's a perk there!
[Having a strange name sure helps when it's about staying memorable, yup. You would think a former agent of a government agency would be a little more worried about how recognizable his name is, but he doesn't care, hah]
I certainly would like us all to get along. We're all stuck here and there's no reason for antagonism of any sort -- especially when the world itself here is likely the enemy to deal with.
['enemy to deal with', he says, showing his attitude in general, yup. Truthfully it's a good thing November's intense distrust isn't directed at anyone else other than the Prism and its residents...
...for now, probably]
I have my roommates too. They're pleasant company, for the most part. Have you been enjoying sharing your space with yours?
Emet, Bonnibel, and Percival Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III. I have to share my room with the last one. None of them are effusive or cheerful, let's say, but they're not a nightmare to be with and that's all I ask for.
[Location is the roof of the apartment building! There he is, gazing at the horizon with contemplative expression. When someone else approaches he turns around.
During the trial November sure was serious almost all the time. Only one single comment that wasn't related to the trial at hand, and not a single joke in sight. Even now he still seems to be pretty serious]
Yes. You have nothing to worry about my emotional state right now -- I'm alright.
I was thinking about how probably this won't be the last time an incident happens. There's been plenty of bloodshed since that murder party last week. Perhaps today's events will make this realm feel even bolder than it already was.
[Yup, he's pretty sure there will be more trials because the Prism has no reason to stop]
I'd be surprised if anyone did feel good about it. While I don't feel particularly torn or full of grief about any of this, I'd rather not to see it repeat.
[He's apathetic but he's not a villain out to burn the world or something. More deaths and trials are a bad thing and he'd rather not see it happen]
[A lot of people will like this dojo, November knows. That's why he has been hanging out here for a while, waiting to see people use it. It's a chance to see what people around here are like in a fight.
Right now it seems there aren't that many people, though...but here's Buzen! Oh, good!]
Should I assume you'll be a recurring visitor to this dojo?
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weekend 0, sunday
Leven-san...
Are you doing okay?
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I could be doing better, to be frank with you.
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I'm sorry to hear it even if I can't say I'm surprised. Anything that can be solved with a snack? A distraction?
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[Even though he isn't smiling, he does sound interested!]
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So I wanted to see if things are improving at all.
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[November recalls the profiles, trying to figure out which one is this Hane, trying to figure out if it's a nickname, but nothing comes to mind! Presumably because when November checked the profiles for the NPCs weren't there, really, hah]
But if you insist I suppose I can come along. I do am interested in seeing how well you did that.
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[but he'll just start heading toward the direction of the carnival then!!]
Then let's go! And if anything else gives us more trouble, I can knock 'em out.
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[Oh. No wonder he couldn't remember which one it was, it's one of the beings that appeared with the gifts and stuff. People around here sure are eager to trust them, for some reason. He really doesn't see why they would.
But in the end, the enemy of your enemy is your friend...until that common enemy is gone. Fine.
November follows along. Being in the middle of rain still is something that gets him in good mood, at least]
With the colorful powers, you mean. I'm still getting the hang of those.
[The offensive capabilities of those powers is something he sure is interested in finding out more about!]
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[they just went and killed a bunch of clowns together]
But that's right. It's definitely interesting! I feel like I'm summoning instead of being the one summoned for once.
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It has limited uses before you begin feeling exhausted, doesn't it? Don't push yourself too hard. [He stares at a hand like he's trying to find something he didn't have before] From what I can tell mine is a bit of everything, just less powerful. I should be able to hold my own against anything.
[It's going to be so strange to be using a power set completely different to his usual one, though]
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I'll push myself just hard enough. [no he's going to push himself too hard] But that's such a flexible power! Good for you, it's nice to have a lot of options, right?
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[So yes, he's indeed pretty satisfied with his power! Although that it has such limited number of uses in a day is a troublesome part of it. If it wasn't for that, he'd be unstoppable!]
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[ - though for what it's worth, buzen asks it like he's asking about the weather. like it's not a strange occupation at all, and he really is just making sure that they're talking about the same thing]
That's true! You never know what unexpected things you might encounter on a job.
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[Although his trade is more field agent stuff instead of spying per se. Tracking down people, killing targets, gathering intelligence...but his job is what it is because he is a Contractor and therefore is both highly effective and very deadly.
Maybe assassin isn't so off the mark, really]
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That's familiar to me too. What were your missions like?
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[Which is why he seems to be at quite the ease right now! They had barely began tracking clowns at the carnival and he already looked pretty okay. November is in his element!]
I never did it alone, so that you're here is also very welcome.
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[buzen will nod his head, also understanding. being chill with all this is a big mood, but he is. also. a weapon.]
What were your comrades like?
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[He sounds genuinely fond of them]
We got paired because our skillsets would work well together. [And by which he means their powers would work well together] But after some time we liked each other's company. April is sharp, competent and knows what to do without needing it spelled out, and July is invaluable despite his age.
[And also he sees November as a partner, something this guy didn't expect at all but warmed up to that pretty quickly. But yeah, it's pretty obvious he liked his comrades]
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Are you all named after months?
[he'll get to the whole bit about how they work together in a second he's just,,
piecing this together,]
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[Probably. November and another one are the only ones with numbers attached to their codenames, but it's likely it's an agency-wide naming convention. I mean, their boss was known as Decade, haha]
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[Having a strange name sure helps when it's about staying memorable, yup. You would think a former agent of a government agency would be a little more worried about how recognizable his name is, but he doesn't care, hah]
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week 0, thursday
Buzen Gou, requesting entrance! Is anyone home?
[let him in! let him innnn!!!]
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An unexpected visit. Did anything happen?
[Apparently he took the sudden arrival of someone to mean something happened! A casual visit, in this day and age? Impossible!]
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[buzen laughs a little bit at that]
I'm just taking a look around the apartments. Hope you don't mind!
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[He steps aside, seemingly relieved]
Sure, go ahead. Contrary to what my gregarious personality may hint, it's not often I receive visits to my humble abode. I'm unused to this.
[November, you're not even that gregarious]
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Oh? Well, I hope that you get more used to it! It'd be nice if we were all able to get along with each other, right?
I think that includes getting a chance to share our homes.
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['enemy to deal with', he says, showing his attitude in general, yup. Truthfully it's a good thing November's intense distrust isn't directed at anyone else other than the Prism and its residents...
...for now, probably]
I have my roommates too. They're pleasant company, for the most part. Have you been enjoying sharing your space with yours?
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Who are you staying with again?
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week 1, post-trial
wherever november is, buzen will eventually approach - ]
Ember-san, hey. You okay?
[buzen is... pretty calm, honestly. considering how worked up he was getting in the trial itself]
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During the trial November sure was serious almost all the time. Only one single comment that wasn't related to the trial at hand, and not a single joke in sight. Even now he still seems to be pretty serious]
Yes. You have nothing to worry about my emotional state right now -- I'm alright.
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... I don't know whether I'm surprised or not.
If I were to ask about what you were thinking, would you tell the truth?
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[He shakes his head]
I was thinking about how probably this won't be the last time an incident happens. There's been plenty of bloodshed since that murder party last week. Perhaps today's events will make this realm feel even bolder than it already was.
[Yup, he's pretty sure there will be more trials because the Prism has no reason to stop]
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Mm. I feel the same - but it's still not something that I particularly feel good about.
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[He's apathetic but he's not a villain out to burn the world or something. More deaths and trials are a bad thing and he'd rather not see it happen]
Week 1 -- Monday
Right now it seems there aren't that many people, though...but here's Buzen! Oh, good!]
Should I assume you'll be a recurring visitor to this dojo?
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he turns to november and laughs a bit]
Of course. It's the closest thing to home in this place.
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[Something about how the swords have to sit around when not in the war is kind of sad, really. They seem okay with things but still!]
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[very large compound for the tons of swords in there, it's still a pretty dated place]
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['Our Citadel', wow. That's such a thought -- a citadel for swords]
If you will stay here for a while then I will ask for a favor, if you don't mind. It's nothing that will require you to go out of your way.
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he tilts his head]
How can I help?