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_{[ 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.) ]}

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[ Who's to say he hasn't or won't? Sometimes it's good to get a second opinion, perspective... Even if this guy seems a bit unreliable... Might be some truth amidst all that boasting though, and besides -- it's kinda entertaining. ]

Wait... you wanna learn how to fight?

[ Ohoho, this is gonna be good. ]

_{[ Again, as a kid, if one hurt, all of them hurt-- and they would all protect each other. Now that his family has grown up, it's a little different. Karamatsu has been known as the scrape goat for his family, though-- he's had the most history of getting into fights as well. Nowadays, he's a lot more cautious.

Agent Washington and Reaper have shown him a few things, but he's got a lot to learn. ]}

I have fought through many obstacles in my life.... emotionally.
_{[ oh god. ]}

Surely, learning how to be strong physically is much easier.
_{[ what's his deal. ]}

[ Gladio's smile twists with far too much enjoyment. Easier, he says? Ohoho. He's going to wreck your skinny-jeans wearing ass, little guy. Welcome to Final Fantasy Crossfit hell. ]

Then training under me will be a piece of cake.

If you're serious about this, meet me at PG headquarters tomorrow at dawn. I'll put you under my 'special' program.

_{[ Man, does this sound familiar. Washington did the same thing back on Eluvio. Why do so many guys like this want to take him under their wings? ]}

Well, if I have enough time in my day I will. I have already scheduled captivating hearts tomorrow, so--

_{[ NO YOU DIDN'T YOU'RE JUST A COWARD. ]}

We will keep in touch. Ah, don't call me, I'll call you kind of thing.

[ Karamatsu, you're the one who said you would make a better student. You walked right into this. ]

Uh huh. [ Gladio doesn't sound convinced. Here in quarantine, he rides people's out of shape asses to get them fighting fit for a living, he can smell an excuse a mile away. ]

I get it, my special program probably sounds intimidating.

If you're not that serious about it, I guess one of the average trainers could take you on.

_{[ He did walk into this-- that's why he's an idiot. He squints slightly at the feed, considering.. ]}

... will you also teach me how to be intimidating as part of it?
_{[ He's got priorities and that's appearing to be somebody and something he's not. ]}

[ Gladio considers it, then nods. He's a little unsure if this beanpole has what it takes but... with practice and some luck, maybe? Might have to work on that image though... ]

Sure. Besides, there's a lot of fights that can be won without ever having raised a hand. Intimidation is just one tool to stop a fight from breaking out.

Having the appearance of being someone you don't wanna mess with, that sorta thing.

[ Like being a 6'6" wall of muscle, with all the ink, leather and scars to look like a thug. ]

_{[ Karamatsu seems to brighten at that notion. ]}
Very well.
I will contact you when I am ready.
_{[ wait, weren't you the one making the time and place arrangements? It doesn't matter, because he seems to hastily end the feed.

Looks like he's got some thinking to do. What a weird fella. ]}

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...is he drooling in that icon

....yeah, cause he's just waking up from a nap... sleepy beanhead..