video | undertaker

[somakemelaugh]

[In pops Undertaker, all smiles, as per his usual. Not even recent events seem to have taken that away from him. From the view, he seems to be seated on a couch indoors, but in an unusual twist, there seems to be a head of dark hair leaning against his shoulder, one much smaller and certainly not his own. But he doesn't acknowledge this person, not right away.]

Those of you on Floor 2 of the community building, we'll be having a guest for a time. I seem to find myself in an interesting sort of way and I can't rightly say no to this one. [He's well aware that there may be worries about food and the sort, but he isn't taking no for an answer on this one.] No need to worry about him minding his own business or taking space. I've worked that much out so it won't fall on any of you, of course. Only fair. Feel free to speak with me if you've any concerns. Ta.

[The view shifts down and to the side, offering up a brief flash of Ciel leaning in against the mortician's side as he reaches with his other hand to power down the feed.]

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@just.marco; text

[brightline]

another kid? what's up with him?

[Not exactly an objection, but he's curious.]

video - he still hates text

[somakemelaugh]

He doesn't quite remember things as well as he should is all. [Just as simple as that.]

[brightline]

oh, has he got whatever's going around with the memory thing.

I don't mind him staying

video

[somakemelaugh]

[Text. Why text? He still doesn't understand the appeal, but oh well.] Seems like it. Hopefully it won't be too long. The oddities in this city never seem to last, but we never know.

permatext

[brightline]

[The appeal? Marco is paranoid and text doesn't give away vocal inflections or body language. Simple as that.]

well that's good because I'm getting real sick of it myself

[somakemelaugh]

[He's used to it. He'll stick with video and see how long this person will tolerate his brand of existence.] Ah, could be this is the last of it. Could be this is just a new beginning. Whichever it turns, I might prepare for the next. I haven't been here long, but people who have haven't given any indication that this is over for good.

video

[sweetlies]

There's nothing 'up' with me.

[What does that even mean?]

[brightline]

I think there's something up with a lot of the people here

you okay?

[sweetlies]

[He has, unfortunately, forgotten the basics of technology here. So video it is! For him at least.]

I'm fine. Undertaker is looking after me and helping me.

[brightline]

[That's cool. Marco just prefers the slight increase in anonymity that text can offer.]

okay. I just know it gets weird with the whole memory loss thing.

[And Ciel is just a kid. Not that Marco's going to say that to him, because he hated pity when he was Ciel's age, and no way is he doing that to someone else.]

[sweetlies]

Really?

[Ciel can't help but be curious.]

[brightline]

yeah. I forgot some stuff too.

video; un: soulbond

[alkahestic]

Is that the boy you were talking about?

[ says the seventeen year old who looks thirteen. ]

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[somakemelaugh]

[He's not going to complain. He doesn't look his own age either.] The same.

video;

[alkahestic]

You said his name is Ciel? Could you tell me what exactly he's forgotten?

video

[somakemelaugh]

That's right. Ciel Phantomhive, if you need. It seems he's forgotten the last few years of his life. Quite a bit of time to suddenly be missing from a mind.

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[alkahestic]

Hm... Yes, it is. But he's like the others. I'll try to figure out what's the common factor if I can.

[somakemelaugh]

Whatever it is, it doesn't seem to care for age or perhaps even gender. I can't say as much as I've seen that it bothers to care how much time it takes away from someone either. Might seem like a place to start, but anyone could have gathered as much.

action

[sweetlies]

[Still leaning against him:]

You're not going to get into trouble on my account, are you?

action

[somakemelaugh]

[He's not arguing aganst this.] Not if I have anything to say about it. This city is about helping people and supporting each other and all that kindly stuff.

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[sweetlies]

[Oh good because he's comfortable.]

That sounds nice but not everyone will want me around. They can't all be nice like you or Ciel or Auntie An.

[somakemelaugh]

[Child, you and your cuddling.] They know a different side of me than you do, just like people know a different side of you. Do you remember the parties your father held, how you hid from everyone?

[sweetlies]

[He likes being close to someone familiar. Especially in this weird place.]

I remember. Ciel says hello to everyone, even if they look scary.

[somakemelaugh]

[Apparently so. But he remembers a boy huddling with his twin and dad most of the time.] Think of these people sort of like that. They're showing their best face, most of them, so they'll be friendly at least. We're all in a bit of a bind here, but that's not your fault or mine. [For once.]

[sweetlies]

[He only has Undertaker here though. And scary as he'd been to a younger Ciel, his father never brought around anyone that would hurt the twins.]

I guess.. If they're friendly... [He bites at his bottom lip.]