video; username; GraveMistake

[hellshot]

[Hello Riverview, you're going to be greeted by the friendliest face you'll ever see on the network this morning. A pale, stylized skull mask and a voice that belongs to some edgy supervillian from some futuristic videogame or something. Dressed in all black and yes--he does seem to be leaking black smoke when he speaks. It's normal, probably.]

Far from home, in a place you don't recognise. Seems like a dream, or at least some sort of really bad joke, doesn't it.

[His tone is calm, dry--almost sarcastic in nature.]

It's not. And you're going to have to get used to it. It's nice here too, isn't it? What with all the flowers and the festivities. [Yeah, definitely sarcastic.] Hoping that's enough to keep those of you who might get bored on your toes.

There's shit normal people don't need to see outside the walls of this Quarantine. So do me a favour, and don't be stupid in going to investigate what lies out there on your own because you seek adventure.
Because if you seek that alone, you also seek Death.

Name's Reaper. Not interested in making friends, but for those of you who are capable, I'm interested in looking for people. People who are capable of working in groups to pull some of the harder jobs that involve getting your hands and weapons dirty--and people who are capable of following orders.

Not a stranger of pulling idiots out of a fire, but I'm not a goddamn babysitter, either.

[Friendly, isn't he.]

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@gladio; text

[leatherdaddy]

Shit. I think I just cut myself on all your edge.

[hellshot]

You really took the effort to respond just to say something like that.

[Gladio why are you like this.]

@LOKIOFASGARD » text

[ikols]

[ pardon the threadjacking, he's been all over this post and the only comment he contributes is support for the above burn with, ]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH!
@GraveMistake FATALITY!!! :-O

@whiterose; video

[finethanks]

[He's seen that username around a couple of times now, but this time he can directly call him out on it. Popping onto video with a proud smile and gleaming eyes that just shout how smug he is, he winks.]

Now, if you really want to put an end to your post, why not say something like "If you rely on me to look after you you'll be making a grave mistake."

Ah, but it's true that if you have a joke like that twice, it loses the charm.

[hellshot]

[Uuuuuugh. He chose his username for the network before he'd realised that Eichi was here, too--and now he's just all kinds of angry at himself for it. Not... that he'd go so far as to change it now. It's too late. He has to live with it, just like everything else he's ever done.]

Jokes used twice just fall flat, even I know that.

[EVEN ME, UNFUNNY DEATH MAN, KNOWS A DEAD MAN JOKE CAN ONLY BE USED ONCE...]

...

You're not taking this seriously either, are you.

video; un: ghostking

[deathkid]

[ if he had any, he'd be eating popcorn right now. ]

We've got to come up with a better name for you. Also, Death isn't that bad. He's actually pretty nice.

[hellshot]

[Oh don't you start, brat.]

You'd think he'd hate his job, being--

...

Nevermind.

What the hell is wrong with my name.

@s.uchiha, voice

[eyeforaneye]

[ ... oh, wow. Wow. ]

Why are you narrating our situation in that dramatic way? Just ask your question from the start.

[hellshot]

I didn't ask for your criticism. [You haven't changed, even if you DoN'T REMEMBER.]

video | @the.young

[leadintheyoung]

[ Now there's a face she's happy to see! Until the lecture starts, anyway, and if that isn't a lecture she's dreamed about hearing since she arrived! Her expression doesn't quite fall for it, though. ]

You could slice through stone like butter with the sort of air you're putting on. Have you ever considered honey or should this be the expectation throughout our relationship?

Re: video | @the.young

[hellshot]

[...She just called him 'edgy' while using ancient language. He doesn't know how to feel--conflicted or amused.]

...I'm going to guess you mean 'have you ever considered being nice'. And as such, the answer is no.
As I told you before. I don't have any interest in playing nice with anyone.

@2b; video

[howlongiwonder]

Roger.

[2B sounds professional but cold, any emotions well hidden behind a figurative, as well a literal mask.]

Your concerns are appreciated but not necessary. I am sure everyone was briefed on inherent risks of leaving the designated safe areas.

[hellshot]

[Finally, an answer that isn't heckling him. Just pointing out facts. He can appreciate her tone as well, at least.]

I'm sure they have.

But there's a solid line between being told there's a risk and finding out for oneself.

Through my years, I've found no shortage of idiots who think they can ignore warnings and live through anything.

@j.wick; voice

[adiuvio]

It's easier to give orders than it is to follow them.

How do I know you'll be making the right call?

[hellshot]

Any idiot can give orders. You're not wrong.

But I have over 30 years in tactical military training.

I like to think I know what I'm doing. [Dripping with dry sarcasm, of course.]

Video @the.boneless

[ragnarsson]

[Have a teen with a strange accent and even stranger looking eyes. He seems to be looking at Reaper as if he's taking in his measure.]

It seems like you have your shit together. I can appreciate that. What sort of harder jobs are we talking about?

[He's always eager to use his weapons.]

[hellshot]

[This guy looks young, but be him the last person to judge someone's strength based on their appearance. His response is respectful enough, too--which means Reaper will only respond in kind. Thank god there's more than just jokers around here.]

Monster hunting. Big game, not the belly-sliding creatures that try to sneak past the perimeter guard on regular.

Something to cut the boredom here without having to babysit teammates that come along.

[ action ]

[signifies]

[ He's very friendly-sounding.

Clark has been around the perimeter and deep into the forest on his own without trouble. He avoids the guard patrols because he doesn't like to be observed or get in the way of their own operations. Clark's not a soldier and Superman's not a replacement for what the guards do.

It never hurts to know what the others around here can do. Reaper sounds experienced. At the least, Clark might learn something from him. It'd be worth a conversation.

He listens until he's sure he knows how to find this mysterious 'Reaper' from his distinct voice and breathing. He can't judge. The codename is not less silly than Superman.

Clark lands on the balcony when he's sure Reaper's alone on the floor. It's night-time. His bright colours don't stand out as much. ]

I'm looking for Reaper?

Re: [ action ]

[hellshot]

[He expects any of the public who respond to his message to send him a reply back, over the network. He's never once experienced someone showing up unannounced, not when it came to things like this.

So, due to years of working in the military followed by life as a mercenary, he has one of two thoughts: A: This man either knows of him, of what he does and wants to hire him for some sort of job. or B: This man knows him through rumormills and horror stories and has come to take his life for whatever bounty's on his head.

Resulting in Reaper moving to stand from where he'd been sitting in floor 8's common room, answering irritating texts. He gives this man a hard look, but not yet reaching for a weapon.]

You're speaking with him.

And you are?

VIDEO, @GEKOKUJOU

[liquidate]

...

Does it hurt to talk like that all the time? It sounds like you're growling.

[hellshot]

[If he were to answer truthfully, the answer would be something along the lines of 'everything hurts this is no exception' but even that is too much for Reaper. So instead:]

It's just the way my voice is.

I don't control it.

text; stark

[inebriety]

[People who call themselves Iron Man can't say anything about stupid codenames.]

To clarify, you mean your orders correct?

[hellshot]

I do.

Got a complaint to file? I might be inclined to listen.

And then give you a proper counter-argument.

@dodger/audio

[smokedout]

If you're not planning to toss the babysitting duties on me, you're already better than my last boss. Got a long resume for following orders, so you don't have to worry about that.

Not a great team player, though. If anyone gets in my way, can't be held responsible for what happens to them.

[hellshot]

Is that right?

[Interesting enough, he seems consider this. Dodger has already proved himself of having a personality Reaper doesn't hate, and being able to follow orders with the odd powers the guy had...

He could be a decent asset.]

Keep your nose clean and don't purposefully engage in friendly fire and I might invite you along next time.

@endsoftheearth, voice;

[earthy]

[That sure is black smoke trailing off that guy... (Nothing else strikes him as concerning, just the 'smoke'. Keep on keepin' on with the supervillain death theme.)

But Terra's willing to (at least temporarily) overlook the 'smoke', too, since the guy's talking about some kind of work. Challenging work, by the sound of it. Surely more difficult work must count as extra 'community service', a larger payment toward a trip back through the portal...]

Capable people... You just mean people who can fight, work in a team, and take orders? No other requirements?

[hellshot]

All of the above. No other requirements.

Unless you have a concern you want to voice that you think might be a necessary addition to my list. I'm open to suggestion.

[He nearly sounds annoyed, but at the same time, there's a tone of near dry cynicism to his voice. Like Terra's message was funny, somehow.

Certainly adds to the 'supervillain death' theme, doesn't it.]

text.

[peacekeeps]

( username: mccree )

[ listen. listen he's not trying to pick a FIGHT exactly but ]

All these years and your sales pitch still sucks.

Re: text.

[hellshot]

[ Yeah of course you would have something to say.]

What's the matter, don't like the sound of authority still?

Didn't think you grew up any.

Video ; un:Kaneki

[anthropophagite]

[ so there is a face to the name.

WELL. Sort of? It's not really a face? He looks weird? He is weird. Why does Kaneki end up meeting the weird ones? ]

Is that really your name? [ who names their kid "Reaper"? ]

[hellshot]

[Ah, Kaneki. So if it isn't the man-eating kid he'd met over text a few weeks ago. He takes only a moment to look the guy over, getting a memory settled for his voice and face before answering.]

It's my name. Not the name I was born with, if that's what you're asking.

Why, do you want to know my real name? Ken? I'm not really good at sharing. [This is almost a cheeky response, like he's making a point of 'Hi, I know who you are' to the guy.]

@princess.allura; video

[juniberries]

[WOW

SHE'S JUST. trying really hard not to make a face so instead her look just comes across as rather deadpan.]

Well this certainly feel like an all-too familiar speech.

1/2

[hellshot]

[Hold on, give him a second. You can literally see him move from straight-shouldered and sure of himself to slack-shouldered and irritated in the next. It's amazing, a fluid transformation the minute he realises who this is.]

video, username: willnotben

[barksnark]

Wow, don't tell me what to do.

[ He's makin' grandpa proud right now. ]

[hellshot]

Do what you want, then. I'll be sure to recite this at your funeral when you act out when someone gives you sound advice that you ignored.

@jiaasjen; text

[jiaasjen]

Define "harder jobs".

[hellshot]

Ones that most people would avoid due to the 'life or death' nature they usually warn about.