So I want it officially on record that I am capable of finding stuff out. Seriously. There is so much stuff I've found out that I'm pretty sure some of it will be news to you.
-- of course none of it is actually good, but hey. It is my heretofore unknown investigative abilities we are validating here, not the power of my positive thinking.
First off. The monsters in the subway tunnel between us and the all important caffeine were people once. There is reason to believe that they were brought here -- like Haven's current inhabitants, ourselves included -- by a guy whose name starts with 'K' and rhymes with 'bite.' No one really likes talking about him, partially because some believe that using his name might get his attention, and partially because the dude is downright disturbing.
You may have heard of an incident three weeks ago where people here were turned into monsters, and attacked other people? He would be the reason why. He is also fond of using the words 'specimen' and 'experiment' when talking about us, and apparently murdered a few of the others here and gloated publically about their mutilated bodies. My sources were unclear on whether he was making a point or just you know, psycho, but either way, not exactly the sort of person you want to be trapped in a city by.
So, we have a wannabe Voldemort on our hands. [ Her eyes narrow, though Kon can't see them. She's already thinking up plans of attack. Best to get their bearings first, then to organize an attack force. They can say his name and call him out when they've the power to fight and win. ]
His hideout must be around here somewhere — if we can find his cache, we can develop up an antidote, multiple antidotes. I mean, I doubt the guy only meddles with monster serum.
I would apologize for up and moving without sending you a change of address card, but I got this strange feeling like you might have moved houses without telling me.
I guess I can forgive you that. Me, I apparently needed walls. And doors, a ceiling ... Kind of wishing I'd made more of a case for working electricity, but first-time home-buyer, I guess it's a learning process.
[ Stephanie doesn't sound great, but finding Zatanna and Wally, even in their current states, had eased her mind somewhat. She might prepare for the worst, but she always hopes for the best. ]
Where are you? [ wait. ] Are you — you know, you? [ and not possessed like Wally. ]
embarrassed and doesn't need to look at her face when he apologizes because oh my god, he hates apologizing. but he likes steph! and... wants to make sure to apologize to her! he hates letting things hang in the air more than he hates apologizing, so there's that. SIGH. ]
Uhhh. [ give him a moment ] I'm sorry for yelling at you in the fog, that was kind of weird. So, yeah. Sorry.
[ he nods to himself and just... lets it go. apologies done, yeah. so awkward, so so painfully awkward. ]
Oh, yes. I'm fine! Danna and I kind of got into a fight but the thought of Sanada Yukimura of all people, punching me in the face is amusing enough to let it go. He's completely apologetic about it too so that's nice.
[ he is actually sporting a fresh black eye right now but still. yukimura. punching him. hilarious. ]
[ SO IN THE PAST FEW DAYS one of the biggest dickbags in his canon showed up and also mitsunari slapped him in the face with a sword so have a sasuke suddenly falling into step next to you, wherever you are, steph. he just drags his hands over his face and lets out a loud yell of frustration. ]
You would not BELIEVE the last few days I had. I thought the murder maze was harsh, and then my -- ... the people from my world! They're so... They're idiots! All of them! Complete idiots!
[ ANOTHER YELL AND HE JUST ANGRILY KICKS A ROCK SO HARD IT JUST GOES FLYING. huff puff huff puff. also to note: he has a really big bruise on his jaw that wasn't there when they drank wine together after the maze. ]
[ she flinches at his entrance, but seems otherwise unfazed, simply furrowing her brows at his complaint. is she really getting used to his ninjaing out of nowhere nonsense? maybe. and she's avoiding pretty much everyone else, so. ]
I know the feeling. [ she spent way too long arguing with Kon. ] But let's put a pin in that, okay? Hold still.
[ she'll try to pull him to a stop with one hand and inspect the new bruise with the other, thanks. ]
[ you are one of the few bearable people in haven to him, steph, so he understands wanting to avoid everyone. in fact, he totally just listens to her and stops, dropping his hands to let her inspect his bruise. petulantly, he explains, ]
Mitsunari-dono slapped me in the face with the hilt of his sword. I didn't even deserve it! Shima-kun told him that I attacked him in the maze -- which I didn't, he was exaggerating and Mitsunari-dono took it too seriously and attacked me instead.
[ his cast is dumb and he's so annoyed at all of them. ]
I know that the maze did not go well for you and don't ask me how I know that and I am pretty sure that I am not the super-person you most want to be talking about that with, but -- you want to talk about it?
You're still my friend, Kon — my first Haven friend. [ maybe that needs to be said after their fight, Kara, the maze. ] I think I have talked seriously about my traumatic experiences with another person once in my entire life. I'm not good at it.
[ and she's ashamed again. Only thrice in her life has she felt helpess to that extent. It's terrifying. She should have been able to take Diva on paper, but the girl was relentless. ] I got drunk with this guy on a feelings booty call when I came back, so. [ so she clearly handled coping with grace and maturity. ]
[ without hesitation. ] I've always wanted a purple eight-ball filled with my wisdow, y'know, in case I forget. [ a beat. ] You two talked it out, huh?
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-- of course none of it is actually good, but hey. It is my heretofore unknown investigative abilities we are validating here, not the power of my positive thinking.
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First off. The monsters in the subway tunnel between us and the all important caffeine were people once. There is reason to believe that they were brought here -- like Haven's current inhabitants, ourselves included -- by a guy whose name starts with 'K' and rhymes with 'bite.' No one really likes talking about him, partially because some believe that using his name might get his attention, and partially because the dude is downright disturbing.
You may have heard of an incident three weeks ago where people here were turned into monsters, and attacked other people? He would be the reason why. He is also fond of using the words 'specimen' and 'experiment' when talking about us, and apparently murdered a few of the others here and gloated publically about their mutilated bodies. My sources were unclear on whether he was making a point or just you know, psycho, but either way, not exactly the sort of person you want to be trapped in a city by.
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His hideout must be around here somewhere — if we can find his cache, we can develop up an antidote, multiple antidotes. I mean, I doubt the guy only meddles with monster serum.
Are you in the science guild with Kara?
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Nothing personal, Kon. I just needed some space.
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[Not that he died at all. Fucking Kite.]
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Where are you? [ wait. ] Are you — you know, you? [ and not possessed like Wally. ]
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embarrassed and doesn't need to look at her face when he apologizes because oh my god, he hates apologizing. but he likes steph! and... wants to make sure to apologize to her! he hates letting things hang in the air more than he hates apologizing, so there's that. SIGH. ]
Uhhh. [ give him a moment ] I'm sorry for yelling at you in the fog, that was kind of weird. So, yeah. Sorry.
[ there we go, short and to the point. :|b ]
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she clears her throat. ] Yeah, of course. Me, too — I mean I'm sorry, too. [ smooth, brown. ]
Are you okay — you made it out okay, right?
[ did he pick a fight with anyone who fought back? or get caught by something in the fog? it was a rough time, man. ]
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Oh, yes. I'm fine! Danna and I kind of got into a fight but the thought of Sanada Yukimura of all people, punching me in the face is amusing enough to let it go. He's completely apologetic about it too so that's nice.
[ he is actually sporting a fresh black eye right now but still. yukimura. punching him. hilarious. ]
Uh, what about you?
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You would not BELIEVE the last few days I had. I thought the murder maze was harsh, and then my -- ... the people from my world! They're so... They're idiots! All of them! Complete idiots!
[ ANOTHER YELL AND HE JUST ANGRILY KICKS A ROCK SO HARD IT JUST GOES FLYING. huff puff huff puff. also to note: he has a really big bruise on his jaw that wasn't there when they drank wine together after the maze. ]
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I know the feeling. [ she spent way too long arguing with Kon. ] But let's put a pin in that, okay? Hold still.
[ she'll try to pull him to a stop with one hand and inspect the new bruise with the other, thanks. ]
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Mitsunari-dono slapped me in the face with the hilt of his sword. I didn't even deserve it! Shima-kun told him that I attacked him in the maze -- which I didn't, he was exaggerating and Mitsunari-dono took it too seriously and attacked me instead.
[ his cast is dumb and he's so annoyed at all of them. ]
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I know that the maze did not go well for you and don't ask me how I know that and I am pretty sure that I am not the super-person you most want to be talking about that with, but -- you want to talk about it?
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[ and she's ashamed again. Only thrice in her life has she felt helpess to that extent. It's terrifying. She should have been able to take Diva on paper, but the girl was relentless. ] I got drunk with this guy on a feelings booty call when I came back, so. [ so she clearly handled coping with grace and maturity. ]
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[Kon is cheerfully knocking at her door. Way too cheerfully for a guy whose brother died 4 days ago. Weird.]
I got news! And a question.
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Gimme the headlines, then.
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backdated to like five days ago, give or take
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And yeah. We were arguing over beans and he managed to slip the topic in when I wasn't looking. Very romantic.
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