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Jeez man are you ok? That seemed intense.

[ He gets the message not long after he ends his conversation with Ino. Allen wasn't expecting to see a text from Jr. It's a pleasant surprise though, it reminds him of the other times Jr. would filter to him and check up on him. ]

[Right. He guess people did see that video feed. How was he feeling?]

...Tonight's been a strange night.

[ NECROMANCER HAIRDRESSERS, DATES - And here he had been expecting a quiet evening of video games! But he takes a moment to breath and sort it out ]

Sorry. I knew there was a necromancer in the fleet. I just...didn't expect it to be Dorian. Or to find out so...openly.

Yeah, not like I was trying to eavesdrop or anything, but it was right there... I guess I can see why someone in your position would be freaked out by the idea of necromancy, but that seemed way personal.

[ Jr. is creeped out by the idea of necromancy for his own reasons. Completely unrelated to...seriously what happened to Allen? He was talking about something specific. Not his business, really, but... Jeez who else does he have to talk to that won't go 'don't worry about it, kid!' ]

Need to talk about it?

[There's a pause on his end. He guesses without context that...did look pretty bad]

It's not...that personal. I have the ability to sense trapped souls. It's...a long story, but it helps me do my job as an Exorcist.

One day a few months back while we were visiting a planet, I was shopping in a marketplace when I suddenly hear this...screaming. Absolutely terrified screaming, and it wouldn't stop. I soon realised it was sensing ability picking it the screaming from outside the city. So I go there and find a woman with a...necklace that'd been charmed with necromancy - with a trapped spirit inside, screaming for help.

So of course I destroyed the charm so the spirit could be free. The woman refused to tell me who made the charm. But since I didn't find any others like it again, I was starting to think the necromancer had left the fleet.

[He is really disappointed that he was wrong on that front]

I never suspected Dorian. When I held a blood drive, he showed such concern about the blood being used for sinister reasons. I... [Ugh how to say it] I hate that attitude. That it's okay to sacrifice someone else who never had any say in the matter if your cause is justified enough.

Edited 2015-08-12 18:55 (UTC)

Jesus...

[ Needs some movie snacks for this. ]

That's just how people are when it comes to justifying power.

[ He knows it's not that simple, of course. Holy shit, none of what was just mentioned is simple. He barely follows along with the magic portion. Human nature, though? Even if humans don't really consider Jr. one of them, he definitely does, and he understands even the worst of it (so he thinks). People are fuckin' nuts. ]

Why would he have done that, do you think?

Edited 2015-08-12 19:20 (UTC)

[Yeah. Magic is cut and dry when it comes down to it. It's when people and human nature get involved it gets to be a mess. Sorry Jr.]

[And at the question, Allen feels a bit of frustrated. He knows the case of Doria isn't cut and dry. He knows it's not the typical evil necromancer- that the reason why was that Dorian was trying to protect his friend. He knows that. But the idea that not even something so black and white as necromancy is a shade of gray out here bugs hims enough that he can't help but answer in a rather petulant manner]

I don't know. Most because he's an arsehole?

[ Heheh... Arsehole. No wait, focus. No wait, seriously, Allen, can you not even dis someone properly? ~~British spelling clearly died with Earth, sorry bruh~~.

He doesn't know Dorian, but he kinda knows Allen, and maybe making him laugh even at someone else's expense would be better therapy than wallowing. WHAT HAPPENS BETWEEN BROS... ]

That was kinda weak. You mean asshole? Even then your heart's not in it, not enough to vent. We're talking about someone who made you have a hissy for all to see. Then other people were entertained by it!
I'd rate that 'motherfucker' at least.

But....

I'm pretty sure Dorian's interested in only men.

[ Taking terms too literally party of 1. ]

[ TMI? Why is he... Oh. ]

What? Like I care about that!
It's just an insult! Like asshole or twatpansy.

...Twatpansy is not a term.

But fine. He's a motherfucker.

For someone who's traveled universes, you know surprisingly little! So long as you can make it work, it's a damn term. Thank God you met me. [ Uhhh...met him again. ] Damn, wait. Hold on. Switch to audio or it doesn't count.

[ Humor your terrible influence right this second, who is definitely switching to audio to urge Allen on. Work through this immaturity, bruh. ]

He's a what, now?

Oh, yes. Thank God.

[ You can practically hear how dry that phrase was supposed to be, even if he is glad to have Jr. in his life. And seriously? Seriously? Well, he'll at least turn on the audio ]

...You truly want me to say it?

Well fine, if you're gonna be a pussy about it...

[he groans]

Fine. He's a motherfucker.

Wow. Still doesn't sound like your heart's in it. Wonder why that is?

[ Is it 'cause you're a PUSSY, Allen? Or maybe because you know Dorian's more than just a motherfucking asshole? Look deep now. ]

What am I supposed to do? Shout it out?? There's children on my ship!

[Well. One. And technically he's 112. BUT STILL]

Shouting is great. Totally therapeutic, you know, so long as it's genuine.

You could save it for when you can get away from the ship again. Is it worth it to hold onto, though? Kinda defeats the purpose.

[Nnnngh he sees what Jr. is doing here. There's a pause and there's the sound of Allen flopping back onto his mattress. Likely, he's staring up at his ceiling.]

...I know Dorian's not evil. I know he was trying to look after his friend, and just doesn't see what the problem is. It sounded like it was even normal with his people-

[And as he says that, it sinks in. No wonder Dorian was being stubborn about it. He was raised that way, why would he listen to someone yelling what probably sounded like nonsense to him]

Ngh, fuck. [The next part is muffled, like he's covering his face with his gloved hands] God, I'm an idiotic arse.

Nah, you're just human.

[ A weird mutant human but still.

Yes yes, this is his secret bread and butter. People have such issues, obviously no matter what culture they come from. Help them with theirs so he doesn't have to think about his own. It's win win winner chicken dinner. ]

Whatever the guy's reasons, that broadcast seemed like an attempt to share his culture. Maybe you could still go observe that candle thing, just as a truce.

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[Human...right. He is that. Man, it seems so great to cling to the idea of being human until he goes and do stuff like this. Then humanity just sucks]

[But he lets out an exhale as he lowers his hands during Jr.'s suggestion.]

...No, he wouldn't want me there. And I'm still pissed at him so I might...not behave my best. [you know, just cause another fight.]

[ At least it's been considered. Jr. doesn't want to bother beyond that. He hates to get pushy with his advice, unless it's something that can't be helped. But he still barely knows Allen... ]

Were you this much of a troublemaker in Paradisa?

No!

[Yes. He was. There's a beat]

I wasn't nearly as bad as you!

[YEAH.]

You having to justify it that way just means you were, ha! I already know you cheat at cards, so it's no surprise!

Tch!

[Annoying!]

Cheating at cards is only trouble if you get caught. I'm blaming any trouble I caused on bad influence from you.

No way, you're abusing my ignorance here! Pawning things off on me I can't even remember.

I'm not a cheater, so clearly you were a bad seed before you met me. I could only have made you better.

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