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[superstylishsquid]

This is Alastor. I'm a bit busy right now, but leave a message and I'll get back to you when I have a chance.

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[Audio] Don't need vid for this

[stylish_hunter]

[After a few hours of trying to figure out what happened he's still drawing blanks, but god if he doesn't feel weirdly guilty about the whole stupid thing.

Normally he'd just brush this shit off and let Alastor go his separate way, that's what he wants, isn't it?

Then why does it kind of sit uncomfortably in his stomach? God damn it all. Getting soft in his old age.]

Look, I don't know what the hell all of that was about. [Sigh. Yeah that's a great start let's keep going with that and piss him off more.] Or what's eating you for that matter, [Yes just eat the whole boot that's how you do this.] but... sorry, if I hit a nerve.

Say... and thanks for the tip.

[Even if it did come with a heaping side of caustic remarks on the failing of his character. He really needed that kick and all. :|

Of course he's expecting to be ignored and that's fine. Whatever.

No skin off his nose. Maybe.]

[Audio]

[superstylishsquid]

*He does consider just ignoring this. He doesn't give third chances, right? It's clear now that Dante doesn't want him, she shouldn't waste his time. But...what if he really is just that thick? The guy's probably having a hard time understanding the idea of a demon that might have once viewed him in a positive way, given his heritage. Fine, he'll at least acknowledge the apology.

Still, his tone is terse when he replies.*

Whatever. I know when someone doesn't want me. Don't even know what I was thinking, hoping you'd welcome me. I'm a devil and you're a devil hunter, right?

But I guess if you still want to be part of the troupe, I won't stop you. Not like I was going to be doing much direct overseeing for the musicians, anyway.

[Audio]

[stylish_hunter]

[He is actually that thick. Dante has the emotional understanding of a rock most of the time.

Although that response comes at a huge surprise, the first bit, the part about being a devil and a devil hunter is exactly what he was expecting. He could cling to that, just go ahead and toss that back at Alastor, save them both the headache of any more of this, but...]

It's true, that is what we are. But as far as I can see it there isn't a need for a devil hunter around these parts.

[Okay still not really doing good at this, at least he doesn't have to look at you. It'd be harder if he could.]

That's what that was about? You thought I was brushing you off? [If one could hear what Dante's brain sounds like at the moment it's a lot of confused noises and question marks in all directions. You are exhausting, Alastor.] You want me to welcome you? Why the hell would you want that?

You got your freedom, dude. You're not required to have anything to do with me anymore. And I only offered to help because you asked, if it's gonna be weird I'm sure you can find someone else to fill the spot.

[Audio]

[superstylishsquid]

Idiot...think about it. You of all people should understand the life of a demon that's an enemy to Mundus.

*There's a crack of thunder and the dying howl of some beast.*

Where do we belong? Nowhere, apparently. Not even with each other.

*And a sickening crunch followed by a yelp of pain.*

Well, whatever. It's not like demons are exactly meant to form support groups, right? I guess I should just thank you for reminding me of that.

[Audio]

[stylish_hunter]

[Oh, well that does paint a different picture, doesn't it? And he hears you slaughtering beasts, Alastor. Not that it bothers him any, that just tells him how upset you really are about this.

But really, he still doesn't understand why he'd be Alastor's choice, aside from a lack of choices. Is 'good enough' really a reason to try to be near someone?]

I never knew you were an enemy of Mundus.

[And not knowing, Alastor, means it's entirely likely you're still an enemy to Dante. Spend your life hunted you're going to treat everyone like a potential threat.

SERIOUSLY HAVING A HARD TIME NOT SNAPPING AT YOU HERE. Breathe, take a moment, and don't spit out the first nasty thing that comes to mind. Such as 'you're right, they don't'.]

Maybe not, but most demons don't defy Mundus, either. So if I understand what you're telling me, you saw another outcast and thought you could hang out in nowhere together, am I right?

[His tone is devoid of emotion, completely guarded. There's still a huge space for manipulation here, and even after being relatively safe here in Ruby City from his old threats, sight of a demon brings all those instincts right back.]

[TEXT]

[earlybird]

That was painful to watch.

[TEXT]

[superstylishsquid]

And what do you think it was like to live through?

Re: [TEXT]

[earlybird]

Agonizing.

So that was Dante?

[TEXT]

[superstylishsquid]

Yeah. You see why I disowned him as my master?

Re: [TEXT]

[earlybird]

Yes. But you didn't exactly make yourself clear, either, talking about women.

[Video]

[slashupontheinternet]

Hey Alastor, it's Loki. I have a question for you.

[Video]

[superstylishsquid]

*Alastor is, uncharacteristically, lacking any form of eye covering. His empty eyes are glowing quite cheerfully in the open.*

Yeah? What's up?

Re: [Video]

[slashupontheinternet]

[Interesting. So that's what he covers up]

You've been in the city longer than me. Did you see the video of some dastardly character pulling out some poor creature's heart all glowy and not bloody at all?

[Video]

[superstylishsquid]

*And he suddenly turns serious. His eyes turn dimmer, casting a harsher light.*

Yeah. Pretty obviously some kind of dark magic.

[Video]

[slashupontheinternet]

Yeah, totally. Do you have any idea who in the city might be able to do something like that?

[Action]

[fistsofchange]

Lin was normally an early riser. Last night, however, Lin had consumed a fairly impressive amount of alcohol, and then engaged in rigorous physical activity. With Alastor. Multiple times. In bed.

So she was sleeping in a bit later than usual. She didn't start stirring under the covers until almost seven o'clock!

"Mmph..."

[superstylishsquid]

"Morning."

Alastor's voice was quiet from his spot next to her, as he took off the headset he'd been using to scroll through last night's network activity. His goggles were still lying elsewhere in the room, leaving his softly glowing, pure white eyes clearly visible.

"Not too hung over, I hope?"

[fistsofchange]

"Mnngrhf?"

Lin stretched until several joints popped, then spent a moment trying to puzzle out why someone was talking to her before she got out of bed. What had she been doing last night?

Her memories were hazy, but not SO hazy that she couldn't figure out what was going on. She'd had a whole lot of drinks, then she'd taken all her clothes off and done some other foolish things. Then she'd taken Alastor back to her room with her. And then...

...Then they'd had a whole lot of sex. Wow.

"...My mouth tastes like something died in it."

[superstylishsquid]

"That's probably the alcohol."

He shifts , stretching his wings out as he lifts his back off the bed.

"You want me to get you some water?"

[fistsofchange]

"Yes please." She said, a bit sheepishly.

She stared at Alastor, then checked under the sheets real quick. Yup, they were both definitely still naked. Oh dear.

un: purrista | IC date: 06/02

[beguiledcard]

Soooo...

Any chance you'd be up for giving me some teleportation lessons?



It may or may not double as part of an attempt to talk some sense into Shido.

UN: Thunderboy

[superstylishsquid]

Oh boy, what stupidity has he gotten up to this time?

[beguiledcard]

He turned himself into a guilt-ridden hermit. His son's birthday is today, and I'm determined to find a way to have him around.

[superstylishsquid]

Didn't we already go through this?

Alright, I'll be there in a few minutes.

BadgerText, a couple days after Neriel's public 'made it to Earth' post

[godslantern]

I just thought of something after everything I learned the other day, and I think you're the only person on this thing who'd really understand the implications. I'm not even sure how much I should discuss it out loud. [Walls have ears, and all that, even if she's reasonably confident Crowley's or Aziraphale's wards would restrict what could be overheard. Even now, it's better to not take chances.]

I think I know how they evaded execution.