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...well, someone thinks they're clever.

I don't think I even know what that means.

Briefly... there's next to nothing known about me and I'm rather good at creating virtual reality. [...among other things he'd rather not discuss with strangers.]

[Yeah, he doesn't quite care enough to ask for more about whatever the heck "virtual reality" is.]

Seems pretty straightforward to me.

Mmm, I suppose so. It is a bit of a touchy subject, though.

What about yours?

[ Seeing the name he ended up with he started to laugh. Oh god that was too funny. How many time's had he muttered those words after the mind numbing migraines kicked in.]

Well, I know I certainly can't complain!

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Trixie deems there's nothing beautiful about you.

Oh, it's you.

Yes, Trixie has so generously decided to take time out of her bust schedule to grace you with her presence.

I think you're jealous that my username is better than yours!

Gotta be kidding me...

Looks like somebody has the right idea.

Yeah, right.

I blame you for this.

And why exactly? I didn't pick that username.

What's so bad about it?

Just gives people the wrong impression.

...why? I mean, I know I'm trailer trash, why does the rest of the internet have to know?

I will never, ever forgive the idiot who thought this was a good idea.

Do I even want to know what that's supposed to mean?

No, you don't.

That's what I thought.

Well, it's hard to argue with that. Who knew this system would create something so flattering?

C'mon, I asked nicely, didn't I? And I'm hungry.

I see no p's or q's.

Ha ha ha ha ha-- wait, you're serious.

Look, I'm a growing boy. I need donuts. To live. So quit nitpicking and fork 'em over, if you have them.

You never had to use something so blunt...

I'm pretty sure whoever makes these things just likes messing with people, anyway.

Still, I never thought they would use a name that's so cruel.

[Even if she can't deny it.]

Hey, that's kind of mean ...

[ She means yours. She can't say much about her own. ]

[She's not so sure about yours either. Not something she really wishes to be affiliated with despite it also being very true.]

It makes me wonder what sort of amusement one gets out of this.

[ Exactly why she really doesn't have much to say about it! Other her, you understand her so well. ]

I wonder that, myself. I also have to wonder if there is anything we could do about it ...

I'm not entirely sure if there is.

[Huff huff, no not giving up.]

Perhaps there is a way!

[ Right! There must be a way! ]

There must be a way! It is just waiting for us to find it!

[ Two Estelles, one mission: give themselves better online usernames. CAN THEY DO IT? ]

For the record, these both fit. And you're both stuck with them.

Enjoy.

No, don't let them be stuck with them. I'm sure there are more kind usernames one could use for them!

[Too bad I've perverted yours to kingdom come, Estelle.]

You're not really in a position to say anything...

I don't see anything wrong with mine.

[You're so cute, Estelle... and naive.]

Yeah, we should probably keep it that way. [ He's not explaining. ]

Hmm?

[I could make a terrible joke here, but I shall refrain.]

Don't mind me, your highness, just being a good citizen over here.

But... you weren't doing anything wrong?

[Hint number one that something's not right. Luckily, she'll never figure it out.]

You never know. Nine times out of ten, I'll be wanted for something again in another hour.

I highly doubt that.

And that's why you don't get your name.

But there's nothing wrong with my name!

[Going in circles now.

Sobs, her name makes perfect sense!

She's just too innocent to see the amusement her mun has put into it.]

Heh. Never change, Estelle. [ A pat on the head. ] I guess you guys at least have better collective luck than the Lowell brotherhood over there.

But...

[Mrphl.... she knows there's some hidden meaning now. That much she's caught on to.]

What's wrong with my username?

[And she likes the usernames the 'Lowell Brotherhood' have!

Now, if only she could see her icons, this would be a totally different story.]

[ He's gonna avoid answering that. ]

Who knows. Anyway, you should think about maybe nightengale. That's pretty, isn't it?

[YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW BADLY I WANTED THAT USERNAME FOR HER!]

It's a very pretty name. I wouldn't mind that for myself!

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Heh. It'd suit you, Estelle.

[She giggles, happy.]

Do you really think so?

Yeah. I can be guardianfield too, while we're at it.

That would be a very fitting name for you.

You think? I'm pretty sure it's not the best one for me.

Why not? I can't think of a name that would be better suited for you. Well, perhaps I could, but we needn't stay here to think up new names.

Oh, what about Dum Spiro, Spero? Wait that wouldn't work as a good name, would it? Well, maybe, however it means "While I breathe, I hope."

[She thinks it's fitting, okay?]

Jeez, Estelle, cool it on the long phrases. Usernames need to be short and catchy. Or if they're long, it's usually funny. [ Well, funny to the muns, anyway. ]

Hmm...it's kind of like giving a nickname, you know?

Oh, then... what about espoir?

[She smiles, looking rather hopeful!]

It means hope!

Heh. [ He smiled. ] Very nice. Elegant. It suits you.

Oh, no. I was thinking of it for you.

[ ... ]

This is the part where I say "Nah, that's not me", right?

Why don't you think it fits you?

I ... I-I'm well aware of how fitting they are, Yuri! We can still try to think of a way to make better names for ourselves, though, right?

[ Awww, you made her all pouty, Yuri. :( ]

Well yeah. Here, I'll help.

queenofbooks
repedeplease
howdoihighfive

The possibilities are endless.

[ Yeaaaaah, that pout's not gettin' any better. ]

Those are just as mean, Yuri.

[ Though she can't deny any of them are of the utmost truth. What is Estelle's liiiiiife. ]

yourmeanyuri is another good one. See? You're getting the hang of it.

[ FKNGKRNGKNRG YURI. She's a trite bit irritated, and she shows it in a sigh ... but she says nothing more about it. ]

But even if we wanted to use those names, the fact still remains that we are currently unable to choose our own. Which, of course, is why we have decided that we will find the person responsible for them, and talk to them nicely about it.

[ Because obviously that is going to make a difference. She seems confident in that, at least. ]

Now, we just need to find out who they are, and where to find them! That shouldn't be too difficult, right?

I have a feeling that's not how things work with muns, Estelle. Try not to get lost trying to find them.

We will be careful, Yuri. I promise you that!

[ He didn't ask for a promise, but okay, he's getting one. ]

I think I'm gonna need an insurance policy on that promise.

Huh? Why?

Just in case.

That certainly doesn't explain much ...

Just trust me on this one.

I do trust you, Yuri ... I'm just incredibly confused.

...[ A sigh. ] You know what? No promise. I'm coming with you.

W-What ...?

Yuri, you don't have to! I'm sure we could take care of ourselves! Without a doubt!

[ IT'S NOT THAT SHE DOESN'T WANT YOU WITH THEM, REALLY ... ]

Besides, how dangerous could this be?

[ Uh oh, now you have her thinking of everything that could go wrong and incessantly worrying about them. Maybe it's good that you're coming along after all! ]

[ He just smiles. ] Promised Flynn, right? I gotta look after you, you know.

Yuri ...

[ Yep, she remembers. She smiles and nods. ]

Thank you.

Let's find these muns and get some good names!

I wonder what we must do, then? I'm sure if we were given these names, then we simply must go through the process that whomever gave us these names over again!

[She makes it sound so simple.]

Perhaps we create a new name?

Perhaps we could ... We were given these names when we were signed up for this service, however. There is the possibility of creating several more accounts until we have a name we enjoy more, however ... that would be inconvenient, wouldn't it? Not to mention we would have several unused accounts, and that wouldn't be fair at all.

If only there were some way we could find out who is giving these names to us ...

Edited (oops, missed a word. :D;) 2012-08-11 06:29 (UTC)

Yes, that would be rather inconvenient, and the fact that we would be guilty of 'hoarding usernames', I wouldn't want to imagine what kind of punishment we would receive.

Though if we could find out who was giving such names to us, that would help a lot. Perhaps something could be done to either delete this name or even change it!

[Row row, fight da powah!]

So then, it's agreed! We will find the one who is giving us these names, and make our case. I'm certain that if we are nice enough, we will be successful!

[ They have a plan now! Shall we high five on it? ]

I'm certain of it as well!

[Because kindness always wins. Huzzah, high fives!]

[ The sign of victory! Oh wait, they aren't victorious yet. ]

Now comes the hard part! How would we go about searching for this person?

I honestly have no clue. Perhaps if we waved, then would be able to see us and we could have a civil conversation with them?

I'm ... not so sure about that. Do you really think this person is close enough to see such a thing, or do you think they would operate more behind the scenes?

Would we have to call out to them, then? This is perhaps more complicated than what we thought.

It may be difficult, yes, but we can do it! No matter how difficult it is, we just can't give up! This is a matter of our identities!

Yes, you're absolutely right! There must be a way, and we will find it!

That's the attitude we need to keep! Now, we must think about this from all angles!

...

... Admittedly, this could take some time, if we want to plan it out thoroughly.

If only we were capable of reaching that button to create a new name ourselves.

[If only! But they're down here and it's up there! ~~And what is the 4th wall?~~]

I know! Maybe Ba'ul could give us a hand! Do you think Judith and Ba'ul would mind if he gives us some help?

I'm rather sure they would assist us if we asked. However we need to find them first. Perhaps they're here somewhere!

Yes! Shall we search for them?

Yes, let's do just that.

[Now where to find them...]

... I can roll with this, I guess.

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At least yours isn't making fun of you.

You both have it easy.

What's that even supposed to mean?

You ask that like I was the one who chose it. You tell me.

... Muns.

Man, and I thought I had bad luck. You guys should probably just go home.

[Sittin' over here, laughing at all your usernames.]

Look who's laughing, Mr.Vigilantic.

I don't mind. It's what I did.

Who says we can't laugh a little, huh?

Well, your names are pretty hilarious.

So does this count as laughing alone, or?

Good question.

Hey, maybe if we all start on the count of three, we'll hit the same note.

Right, who wants to count?

Not it!

....fine.

1... 2...

Is someone ever gonna say 'three'?

You just did.

And nothing happened.

What can I say? We suck at coordination.

No kidding.

I never really had the intention of going along.

Don't think anyone of us did.

Now that we've established that...

Tavern, anyone?

Might be worth a try.

Man. Never thought I'd see the day I thought I was lucky.

If you're "lucky", then we're all screwed.

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Looks that way.

Guess that makes both of us, huh.

Let me guess. "Oh, I'm so clever! No one will have used this one!" is what they thought, huh?

Either that or "Oh, hey, that'll piss him off."

Ehh. More like "this isn't taken!!" with a hint of crazy in there.

Kinda pretentious if you ask me. [ Shrugs. ]

Man, just imagine if they misspelled that and hit enter, abuttor.

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[ Pffft. ] At least that would bring in some humor!

Though I don't think I would like to be known as the butt accomplice.

I don't think the fangirls would really mind that, actually.

Yeeaaah, let's not go there.

Come on, Mr. Lowell, someone's gotta do it.

[ Let him change his tone for this.]

Yes, Sir Lowell. Go and take it for the team!

We'll be rooting you on from here. Once you return, a party will be had to celebrate how you faced the fangirls and their devilish desires with your Second Star unsheathed. [ Okay, back to normal now. ]

Maybe even a holiday.

I'm honored, but I'm afraid this duty is better suited for a fine Butt Accomplice such as yourself.

You will be remembered fondly.

I will never let you two live this down.

Looks like lady luck shone down on you!

[ WAIT HE IS DYING... DYING. ]

Selling me out so early over an imaginary typo...

I see how it is.

Glad I don't.

Glad to know yours isn't a made up word.

That definitely isn't the worst thing on here.

Guess that's true.

Looks like we're the ones who had it easy. Mine's not exactly anything new, but it sure beats the others I'm seeing.

[Here's a chuckle for butt accomplice.]

Truth, truth. I think it's just both muns and our curse, really...

Man, that curse really hit home with some of us. I kinda feel sorry for me a little.

Yeah. At least we've got our own support group going here.

They'll be fine, we've dealt with tyrant commandants, global apocalypses, and extremely bad diarrhea.

Compared to all of that, I'd say we all got off easy to some degree.

Besides, your's ain't half bad.

I'm not sure if this is the best or worst possible joke that coule be made.

I don't even know man.

I'm trying to make sense of yours right now.

Well, that just isn't even true.

If you're really a liar, of course you'd say that.

Well. Yes. But I'm not!

Usually.

"Usually"? So when do you lie?

[She gives that some thought.]

Only when it's completely necessary.

[... That's a lie.]

[He's not sure if he believes this.]

Can I at least ask why you got that name to begin with?

[Her mun says because "thethief" was taken.]

Okay, fine, because I have lied on more than my share of occasions. But it was all for completely reputable reasons, I can assure you.

[Not that an assassin has reason to object, but he's curious now!]

I've heard that one before.

Usually it had to do with money.

[Always a valid reason for lying. Money is v important.]

Well that's one of the important things in life. Usually helps to have a good steady job, though.

Lying about money was my good steady job.

Are you some sort of criminal?

Was. And a very good one, at that.

Then I'm not too sure I should keep talking to you.

[He's only half serious.]

[She's only half offended.]

I said was. I'm reformed now.

[Sort of.]

What happened to reform you?

[Really, he's got no room for complaint, but that's all a big secret.]

[She shrugs, like it's not a big deal.]

I met some people who believed I was better than that. And after I spent a fair amount of time with them, I started to believe it, too.

I'd have to agree with them. The world might not be great, but there's no reason to add to all the trouble in it.

Real name's Yohji, if you were wondering.

The universe isn't all that great sometimes.

Nice to meet you. I'm Vala.

[Have a bitter laugh for just a moment. He knows that all too well.]

Nice meeting you too.

What is your username all about?

Double meanings, apparently. On my night job, my chest is exposed and I have a cross on it, so it's bare. But I've also got plenty of them to bear.

Oh, that's clever. If a bit... unfortunate.

Why do you have a cross on your chest?

You'd have to ask the creators for that one. Symbolism, I bet. Me and my coworkers all have them somewhere.

And what is it that you do?

My night job? I don't want to talk about it.

Oh, okay.

[She can respect that. There's a lot of things she doesn't like to talk about.]

My job just issues uniforms and patches. It's a little less... binding.

So what do you do now?

I dabble here and there. And I save the universe on a fairly regular basis.

I helped save Earth once. Sorta pales in comparison to the whole universe, though.

Yes, well. I've always been a little bit of an overachiever.

Lucky you. Life's not that kind to me.

Oh, I didn't say anything about life being kind to me. In my experience it isn't particularly preoccupied with being kind to anyone.

But you still get to help out in a big way even if it's cruel.

I didn't exactly have a choice in the matter. It's not as if I was out to save the universe.

[And somehow, he has a wine bottle and two glasses to pour.]

I was ordered to kill the ones who wanted to end the universe. It was the worst job I can remember.

[Oh, Vala likes wine.]

Well, I would certainly consider that a valid contribution, regardless of how negative of an experience it must have been. [She frowns.]

My night job's just not as fun as it used to be.

[But he hands her a glass after he pours it.]

[She raises the glass in thanks and takes a sip.]

I can't complain about mine. It's not easy but... It's where I belong.

Yeah, uh-huh. Sure.

Mitchell. I certainly thought you had more faith in me than that.

I don't appreciate the reminder of that incident.

You've gotta be freaking kidding me.

Too bad I can't tell if that's true.

It's something very stupid a friend of mine said. I knew I should have gone with the unflavored chapstick.

[He doesn't even know what chapstick is, but who really cares.]

Hey, at least cherries aren't a bad thing to smell like.

[Well if he ever learns, Kate's suggestion is go with the unscented. Especially if he works with a creeper.]

That's true. But of all the usernames it could have chosen, there are a ton of better ways to describe me.

Yours is nice.

Mine is a joke.

Oh. Well, I think we can both agree that whoever's coming up with these usernames is totally missing the point, then.

Either that or they're doing this on purpose.

That's more likely, and they probably think it's hysterical.

Is it true?

I... guess? I don't make a habit of smelling myself.

[but he's so curious now!!]

Cherry shampoo?

[Neal, you are welcome to smell Kate anyday~]

Chapstick. Though shampoo isn't a bad idea for those "hours in the morgue" days.

[oh he probably would've if this wasn't a journal-community-whatever-meme.]

"Hours in the morgue." Okay. New and interesting, not exactly the first thing you usually hear about a person. So, what, cherry-chapstick-wearing undertaker?

[He's so smooth like that]

Cherry-chapstick-wearing homicide detective. Name's Kate.

Even more impressive, then. It takes a lot to deal with homicides.

As much as I love getting to throw a killer behind bars, it's a job I wish didn't have to exist.

See, why couldn't my username have something to do with being a cop?

Yeah, no kidding.

I don't know - that would really take the mystery away. You could the angle up, pretend the cherries are more significant than just chapstick. No one says you have to stay with the same story.

I'm not exactly the creative type. I tend to stick with the facts. But if you have any suggestions, I'm certainly open to them.

Something with just enough to get people interested, but not enough to give anything away. Pull them in, leave them wanting more, that kind of thing.

What did you want to be, when you were growing up?

[She raises her eyebrow.]

Well, I went to school for pre-law.

No, I mean when you were young - you know, dreams of being an astronaut or a super secret spy or a princess, or whatever.

[She purses her lips, a little embarrassed.]

A super hero.

... I read a lot of comic books.

[thus she would probably know that Boy Wonder is not, in fact, Superman's sidekick which some of his friends seem to have a problem figuring out. Good to know.]

Well there you go - tell people you're a super hero, and that the smell of cherries comes from using your super powers.

[She would know this and be judge anyone who thought that ngl]

I don't know if I could keep a straight face. Besides, I think it'd be pretty easy to figure out I'm not actually a super hero.

With enough practice, you can say anything with a straight face. And who knows, you might convince someone. You could try it, at least.

It might not make a bad interrogation tactic, either.

See? That's how you should think.

[pause.]

Tell me you're a super hero.

[She gives him that "you've got to be kidding me" look.]

Fine. I'm a super...

[Then she dissolves into giggles. Just for a second before she purses her lips and shakes her head.]

Sorry, sorry. I'm a super hero. The smell of cherries is an effect caused by the use of my superpowers.

[She's trying to keep a straight face, really, but her smile is fighting to get through.] I'm really bad at this.

[Neal laughs too, not making fun of her, just with her. Then after a moment, he makes a straight face and shifts his position a little. It's a very "let me show you how this is done, grasshopper" moment, though it's all for fun.]

Hi there. I'm Nick Halden - you may not know this about me, but I'm the first super hero to ever exist. I know what you're thinking - "No way, there can't be super heroes" - but it's true. They're trying to keep it under wraps, so the people don't start worrying. You know how people are with the unknown, always scary, always wondering how to control it. But look up into the night sky, if you see something shooting across, accompanied by the faint smell of cherries, you'll know that's me.

[Kate isn't exactly the type of person who "plays", so the fact that she's doing it now is a huge step. Good on you, Neal, you really do have a touch with the ladies.]

Okay, that was pretty good. I only know one other person who can sell a crazy story that well, and he's a writer. But I just don't think I have it in me.

[She lowers her voice a little, a playful smile on her face.]

Besides, I get all the satisfaction of trembling awe I need when I pull out my badge.

Yeah, that's definitely one way of going about it.

All right, so, I showed you mine. What does yours mean?

Maybe it's my superpower - I find people's lost wallets.

No way. I'm the super hero here, remember? You gotta come up with a different story.

Right, right.

I work for a white collar crime division.

[She stares at him for a moment.]

That actually sounds plausible. I'd almost believe it if I didn't already have an idea of what a good liar you are.

What I don't look like I could pass for a suit?

No offense, but you seem a little too on the free-spirited side to be a Fed.

"Free-spirited." I like it.

So I'm right?

Right about what? Me not being a fed? Sort of. I really do work for them, but I'm a consultant, not an agent.

That's an interesting division to consult in. Do they all dress as well as you?

No - what can I say? I'm really one of a kind.

How'd you end up with that job? And please don't say "I'm actually a fiction writer with too much money and time on my hands."

Can you get a job like this doing that? Because I think I might have gone about this the wrong way.

My partner's a writer. Though to be fair, the city doesn't actually pay him. He gets all the pay he needs by antagonizing me, anyway.

I figure you got into in in a more legitimate way?

Sounds like quite the arrangement.

As for me - well, it's kind of a long story.

I have plenty of time.

Okay, well, I'm a con-man. A forger, actually. Or was, but now I'm a CI, consulting to help catch white collar criminals.

[She stares at him for a minutes.]

You're not joking, are you?

Not so much. Personally, I think the superhero angle is a lot better, but you know. Not actually possible. Maybe in my next life, right?

Oh, I don't know. It still might not be too late for this one.

What made you turn it around?

The coffee really isn't that great in prison. It's instant and everything.

But then I got this job consulting with the bureau. They have real coffee, and you know, the dress code is a little more my style.

[Kate cracks a smile. Castle made her into a coffee snob so she can feel his pain.]

I'll give you that. And it's a much more creative answer than "I saw the error of my ways."

I can sell that one pretty well, too.

Don't. I prefer the honesty.

But why the FBI? I'm sure there are a lot of easier ways to integrate yourself back into society.

I made a deal with the man who caught me. He's the only person I'd trust enough to work with.

As weird as that sounds already, I have to say I'm a little surprised that he trusts you.

Well I do have a tracking anklet. And the promise of ending right back in prison if I don't do the right thing. I'm technically finishing out my sentence under his direction.

Wow.

That's... Well, I'm impressed. I don't get to see a whole lot of the reformed criminals in my line of work.

Sometimes life is just surprising that way.

Yeah. It's not always good surprises but it's nice when things turn out better than you expected.

It's worth it for the good surprises. Keeps you guessing in the meantime.

What made you decide to be a detective, if you started out in pre-law?

[She shrugs.]

Change in priorities. I decided I wanted to be in the field, not stuck in a courthouse.

[Better to catch her mother's murderer with, my dear.]

Trials are a lot less exciting than they seem.

I bet you have plenty of experience.

Hey, I got to be a witness, once.

I have no doubt the feds make you pay your keep.

I didn't do it!

I'm gonna kill you.

Give me a break. It's true, it isn't derogatory. And it isn't as embarrassing as mine.

Embarrassing and oh-so-deserving.

Hey! You say that like I had something -- Okay, so maybe, technically I did have something to do with yours, but... I kind of like it. It suits you.

Yours suits you. Mine is ridiculous.

Yours is true. Mine is private.

Oh, come on, Castle. You can not tell me that is actually your safe word.

So maybe it's not.. that doesn't mean I want everyone to know it!

I don't know why you bothered telling me anyway.

It's not as if I would actually listen.

Conversation. [He shrugs.]

Only you would count telling me your safe word as "conversation."

[Grins.] It does tend to kick start verbal exchange.

You whining and cowering isn't a verbal exchange, Castle. It's just pathetic.

[WHY DOES SHE SAY THESE THINGS SHE LOVES YOU I SWEAR]

I don't get it. I mean, of course when someone gets hurt too much, they die, but that's kind of a weird way to describe it. Makes me look like some kind of idiot.

...And you're not?

No! Of course not!

Geez, you and Tohsaka both have to talk like that?

Huh, could have fooled me.

Whoever this Tohsaka is, they've got some good sense.

You 'do' bark pretty loud...Yours is pretty spot on.

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Hey! I'm not a dog! And I'm not a puppy dog either! I'm an adult hero!

You certainly don't act much like one.

And Tohsaka calls me names, puts me down a lot, and knows how to kill a romantic mood whenever it swings by. Nobody's perfect.

I'm plenty adult. I just know when to have fun.

[He snickers.]

Just find that Tohsaka a girlfriend of his own. Then he'll be too busy with her to kill your romantic moods.

...what is this supposed to mean?

Edited 2012-08-11 04:01 (UTC)

What sortta Harley are they talking about?

Edited 2012-08-11 04:03 (UTC)

....not like people don't make fun of it enough.

........ Awww~~

[ He almost wants to pet it now. @w@ ]

Huh? Don't tell me you think it's funny too.

[It's fluffy and soft~ But touch it at your own risk, Kyouhei's a little sensitive about it.]

Nah. I've seen stranger back home!

[ One of the few series that can match up to Pokémon's crazy 'dos, honestly. And don't worry Kyouhei he's at least asking permission first. ]

Can I pet it?

Stranger?

[He doesn't think his hair is particularly...strange, but he doesn't take it as an insult, either.]

Mmm. I guess so. Since you were nice enough to ask and all.

[He tips his head down a bit to make it easier.]

[ The kid moves his hand up then! Pet pet. ]

Ah--!

It's soft! I thought it would be more bristly.

Nah, I try to take care of it. I swim a lot, so it'd be pretty unmanageable otherwise.

[Being a little self-conscious about his hair has nothing at all to do with it at all. Nope.]

You're a professional swimmer? Or is it just one of your favorite hobbies?

[ Hehe, physical activity is good and fun. So he doesn't suspect it in the slightest. ]

Hobby of mine. But I get a lot of chances to do it, traveling around.

[He honestly wishes he could swim more, but Pokemon training takes up a good chunk of his time nowadays.]

Luck~y!

[ Can't help but be envious since he's so sheltered. ]

And your parents don't worry or anything?

Nope! Most people my age where I'm from are already going off on their own. Parent's don't worry, since we have protection with us.

That's so cool... I wish it was the same for my place.

[ He grins. ]

Maybe one day, I can travel the world too.

I'm sure you will! Just keep at it, and before you know it, you'll be on your way all over the place.

Well, it does look a little like a two-story tower when you pile all your hair above the visor like that...

[Just teasing, of course. Personally, Hugh is very, very okay with his username being a Pokemon ability.]

It's the only way it'll stay...

[He huffs a bit.]

...your name fits really well, actually.

Heh, I guess I have no room to criticize. My hair gets compared to a Qwilfish all the time, and I think it might be starting to catch on with more people than I wanna count...

[After a quick round of pouting (in which "It looks nothing like a Qwilfish!" is written clearly all over his face), he reaches out to ruffle that bird's nest vigorously. Because hey, it's good for that sort of thing!]

I thought so too. Cheren told me how that ability works a while back... maybe it's good to have out of battle, too.

It does look a little like a Quillfish, you gotta--hey!

[He shifts back when he feels his hair ruffled, but Hue's the only one who can really get away with that.]

Maybe. But like they say, you should have a balanced move set.

... Well, it's nothing if not accurate.

Yours actually isn't that bad.

Compared to some of the others I've been seeing, I definitely agree.

I guess we lucked out. Although I'm kind of wondering what horrible usernames we could have been assigned.

I dunno, maybe we could ask Kariya. [Not the faintest hint of a smirk there, nope!]

I saw. That seems kind of mean to him though. I'm sure he doesn't deserve one like that.

Yeah, it's kind of cruel that he's stuck with it... But there's probably worse ones out there, right?

Definitely. There's someone here stuck with kickspenguins. Kinda makes you wonder.

And I'm sure "twokarmicdeaths" is going to raise a few eyebrows. As well as concerns.

I agree. We should be grateful for the ones we have. It could have been so much worse.

Tch, you got lucky.

... And you clearly didn't.

[He's trying to hold back that chuckle, really!]

Oi, don't laugh! [It's not funny ;^;]

Sorry, sorry. [No, he's not.] I can't believe you ended up stuck with that, though.

[He crosses his arms.]

It's not that bad, I guess. For all you know my username is directed at everyone but me. [And there's a smirk]

Like it's probably saying "wow look at all these losers Kariya has to put up with everyday!"

That's plural though, and your username's singular.

[He shrugs]

You never know, Kirino-senpai. [Yeah no he knows but he's going to deny it]

... and hey, at least you're not the guy running around stuck with "twokarmicdeaths".

... That's a terrible username.

... If that's coming from you of all people, then it has to be the truth.

[Sorry, Kariya, Kirino's fresh out of mercy.]

Well yeah. Someone with a great sense of names like myself would know if a name is crap or not.

... Yup. Clearly the greatest.

[No that's not sarcasm, what are you talking about]

I kinda like this one. But how did anyone hear that conversation we had?

I've come to only one conclusion...The Lagoon Company office is bugged. [No she didn't put them there... although it would be in character for her to do so, when one thinks about it.]

Were you the one who bugged it?

Why would I do that?

To satisfy your own curiosity?

I hang out with Revy, my curiosity is already mostly satisfied. Although... [Gets close to him, obviously flirting.]

[He knows she's not really a nun, but this still makes him a little uncomfortable.]

Although what?

[It's quite obvious, what kinda Church sells weapons?] I'm a bit curious about you, Rocky-boy. Like what under your clothes...

[Everyone in Roanapur's hiding something. He's just not sure what her other identity is yet, though he might have some guesses here and there.]

Uhh...there's not much to wonder. But if you're too curious Revy's gonna pop out of the shadows and try to kill you.