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[glitterpants]

_{[ The video clicks on and it shows Karamatsu using his new smartphone (he's never really had one before) to record. The picture is blurry, as he is moving around his new living space, as if show casing his shared apartment. There's the bathroom, there's the kitchen.. there's the beds--
Finally, the picture turns on him. He seems to be admiring himself for a moment, and then. ]}

Silence. Solitude. These are things often asked for in a person's life, but it isn't always what it suited for them best. As you can see, I've arrived-- again on my own-- with nobody else. Does loneliness terrify me? Heh, I do not think so, but it is a foreign concept for somebody like moi.

_{[ Then, his tone shifts, less dramatic, if possible. ]}

My name is Matsuno Karamatsu. I am here, again, searching for my brothers. You will know them if you see them, as I'm the second oldest in a litter of sextuplets and we look very much alike. If you have seen them, please inform me. It seems they have abandoned me, yet again, right before our shared day of birth.

Also, if you are familiar with the ship the Eluvio, I am wanting to find any survivors. I hope this place is more pleasant and less... gruesome.
_{[ survivors, huh? He seemed like a pretty serious guy (that isn't going to last very long, just wait.) ]}

Comments

[aeturnus]

Well, there's a local guard. People who watch the edges of the inner gate and make sure nothing gets too far, so no. Seems to me like they're doing their jobs.

[glitterpants]

With every gate, there can always be a breach, and if they are protecting us and fail, then--
_{[ He can only imagine how things happened on Eluvio. It wasn't.. good. His face falls slightly, then he puffs up his chest. ]}

Ah, you shouldn't worry. I'll protect you.
_{[ karamatsu you don't even know this guy yet ... ]}

[aeturnus]

[ Huh. He can tell something is going on there but it's way better not to ask now. Much as he can smell a story, he also knows a first conversation wouldn't likely go well for it. ]

How about we protect each other?

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[glitterpants]

_{[ woah.. this guy would.. seriously do that? Karamatsu didn't think maybe people gave a shit about him, so the look on his face is in awe.. but just for a moment! Still gotta look cool! ]}

[glitterpants]

_{[ but then: ]}

Heh. Of course-- as somebody should take delight in protecting me, I will give you the honors, and in exchange, protect you as well!

_{[ is thIS HOW YOU FRIENDSHIP?? ]}

[aeturnus]

[ Well when you're immortal and throwing your body in front of a squishy one doesn't cost you anything in the long run, it's an easy suggestion to make. Thankfully Cain has more than enough tact not to say that but the reaction does get an almost fond look from him. ]

That sounds like a deal to me. I'm Jacob.

[glitterpants]

Very well, Jacob-san. Starting today you have the privilege of calling me your body guard, as I suppose I will do the same for you as well.
_{[ honestly, he cries when he steps on an ant, why does he think this will work? ]}

If you'd like to stay busy, you can also protect my five brothers should we happen to find them, but I am not certain they will return the favor.

[aeturnus]

Unfortunately, I have a job here already. Fitting one Matsuno-kun watch in is already going to take some time out of that.

[ IT'S A JOKE. At this point, however, he's curious to see if this kid will take it seriously. ]

[glitterpants]

_{[ of course he'll take it seriously.. ]}

A-ah, I see! I hope us watching each other's backs isn't going to put you too behind in your work.
_{[ He tried working.. a few times. It's hard. ]}

What kind of job is it?

[aeturnus]

App development. For phones.

[ aka not that serious at all. Karamatsu's earnestness is oddly endearing, though. ]

[glitterpants]

_{[ Karamatsu perks up. He finds this really cool actually, though Todomatsu would probably have found it even cooler. ]}

You create apps? For phones? These phones?
_{[ ISN'T THAT WHAT HE JUST SAID. ]}

Do you take requests?

[aeturnus]

[ Oh? He figured most people would find it boring. He props a hand up on his chin and it's a sign of interest and how casually he's taking it all. ]

Depends. What do you want?

[glitterpants]

A dating app.








But it only matches me with people. Nobody else, as they do not need anybody else. For through the midst of the ocean storms, I'm the beacon of everyone's light. They are just too blind to realize it.
_{[ GLISTENS. ]}

[aeturnus]

[ The hand migrates to cover his mouth, though it does nothing to hide the smile behind his fingers. ]

I mean, first of all, that's a logical fallacy. If you were paired up with everyone then it would be the single most open relationships I've ever heard of at once (and I've heard of a lot), or at least the best time for it with the legalization of polyamorous relations.

[ That said, he licks his lips to try and keep the smile from spreading even more. ]

Second of all, there's already that Friendr thing. You could probably already do something with that.

[glitterpants]

A—Ah, but you misunderstand. Without the competition, they would just see moi. And see how wonderful I have-! Open access to ask me out without being forward in person, but I suppose.. those who are too shy may just be allowed to silently like my photos from afar.

Those.. they are mysterious mistresses, ah! The most dangerous type, the ones that catch my eye. They are hard to discover with the naked eye, but behind the computer screen-- it is more comfortable to pine after another, non?

[aeturnus]

Sooo just the mistresses? Okay. Any other stipulations?

[glitterpants]

_{[ without a beat: ]}

Easy access to a gift shop for my adoring fans.

_{[ this is getting out of control. ]}

[aeturnus]

Uh-huh. GPS function and with data on local stores.

[ Wait for it. ]

[glitterpants]

Of course. If I intend to have my own clothing line, it should be in every local store.
_{[ THIS HAS GONE TOO FAR. ]}

[aeturnus]

Sounds like you need an agency more than you need an app.

[ Or do you mean NOT FAR ENOUGH ]

[glitterpants]

You're very observant.
I will not say no to anything like that if you are willing to provide.

_{[ how conceited is he.. ]}

[aeturnus]

Unfortunately talent agencies are a bit beyond my ken but you could probably use one of my apps to find something.

[ STILL COMING OUT AHEAD... No but really Cain is heavily entertained by this kid. Keep going. ]

[glitterpants]

_{[ His lips cock upward in a smug grin. ]}

Oh? Are you encouraging me? Do you perhaps.. believe in me?

_{[ stop this.. all of this.. ]}

[aeturnus]

I believe in your enthusiasm. It's incredible.

[ "Incredible" is the word for it. Definitely. ]

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[glitterpants]

_{[ He's not expecting that kind of answer, so when he actually gets a positive response he almost double-takes for a second. ]}

It's incredible? A-ah...