riverview | ( VIDEO. 002 ) @2cool

_{[ Despite being relatively quiet on the network, Karamatsu has been keeping up to date with what has been happening in Riverview. Well, what was important to him, anyway, and what was important to him was the fact there was going to be a masquerade this week. Going to bed every night and knowing there are people out there who don't have perfect fashion for this sort of thing was making him feel determined, and dare I even say.. proactive.

Unfortunately, when Karamatsu becomes inspired, it's usually pretty bad.
Today, he's dressed in this and seems awfully proud of it.

He strikes a pose, spreading the wings out to show off all of the colors with an exclamation of "bang!" which is nothing like the sound a bird should make (was he bird or just being extra??? we just don't know.) Then, he relaxes, cupping his chin with one hand. ]}

Heheh. It seems there's going to be a party on Saturday. If you want to look as perfect as me, I will be happy to help and tailor you an outfit if you do not have one. Please, no payment is necessary. Take it as kindness from my own heart, as I do not want anybody to have an insufficient costume for such an event.
Thank you.
_{[ And that's it? He also ruined his identity by posting this early, but hey, that's fine. ]}

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_{[ Probably right when Reaper says this is when he actually types out a message and hits send to Eichi. Yep. At this exact moment.
Karamatsu perks up slightly. ]}

A-ah..! Why would it be insulting?
_{[ you startled him by saying that.. ]}

...

You really are thick as molasses.

Because treating him differently would be an insult to the strength he's been showing despite his terminal illness.

Ah.. I see.. I am trying to lose weight--
_{[NOT THAT KIND OF THICK...]}

.. But you're right! What if also, though, I just wanted to treat him differently.. because.. I enjoy him a good bit. You know, he's been so kind to me..

...

Eichi is that type of person.

He's strange, and he says things that get him into far more trouble than what he's worth.

But he also realises his own mortality.

So making friends while he still clings to life isn't so strange.

It's really inspiring. Ah, I think I should be more kind to the people around me, like Eichi-kun does.
_{[So, he thinks for a moment, looking away and then putting on a dazzling face for Reaper.]}

So I shall start with you! What can I do to be kinder to you? What is it, Gabriel, that I can do for you to make things better? What is, say, something of yours that is a favorite? Or what is it that lifts your spirits.. where you are nearly soaring? Or something that simply makes you smile?

_{[Karamatsu, you're talking to death here. Did you honestly forget that?]}

[You can see the flat look that graces Reaper's face for once. Usually it'd just be an impassive stare from under the confines of his mask, but now... Karamatsu will be graced with that unimpressed stare when he calls him Gabriel.]

I'm sure I've told you not to call me that name over the network, Karamatsu.

[I swear to god, child.]

You can start with that.
My favourite thing is gun customization and leatherworking.

The thrill of the kill lifts my spirit.

The look of my enemy's life draining out of their face makes me smile.

[Do you have regrets yet.]

_{[ um, well that's... okay, that's certainly something. It's obvious Karamatsu seems a bit jarred at the response, staring at the feed for awhile.

He's uncomfortable. ]}

_{[ but then: ]}
A-ah, well, I see! You can help me customize the gun I got back on the Eluvio, I would very much enjoy that with you. And ah, I do enjoy leather.. we can make something together!

_{[ not, uh, commenting on that last part. ]}

[He has no idea how that doesn't frighten Karamatsu off completely, but he'll chalk it up to the others' glaringly hard to pat down optimism and continue the conversation.]

You still got that thing? If it's not a good make, scrapping it down to rebuild it better would be easy enough.

As for clothesmaking, I don't have the proper tools here.

Heh. Of course.. why would I not keep a gift that somebody gave to me? Especially somebody who wanted to take such good care of me.
_{[ Karamatsu, she literally pressured you into killing somebody. Please love yourself. ]}

Do you think she still has the other one? I believe she might. I feel it.

[You're... so sentimental, Karamatsu. it almost makes one's chest ache--but Reaper's lost that kind of ability to feel years ago. So instead, he just rolls his eyes.]

You never did tell me the extent of that.

How Sombra 'took care' of you. She mentioned she helped you buy that weapon.

[No comment about her having hers still, given at this point, he's not even sure where she is.]

Was that all she did for you?

_{[ Oh boy, here it comes. His face instantly falls into one of surprise, eyes growing slightly and eyebrows lifting past his hairline. He adverts his gaze, trying to retain a cool demeanor. ]}

Ah, well, yes.. there is a lot more to that. I'm an honest man.. I do not think I could lie to you about what happened.
_{[ so.. tell him already! ]}

[....

He should always feel a bit worried when Karamatsu ACTUALLY gets serious with him, so he crosses his arms across his chest. Waiting for either a serious answer, or a bounce back into the silly and over-the-top.]

I'm all ears.

Unless you'd rather tell me in person.

[People could listen in over the network.]

I understand how close you both are, so I simply cannot--
She touched my... my... d.... d.... _{[ OH GOD HERE WE GO AGAIN .. ]}

denim jeans.

_{[ It's almost like he wants the network to hear that? Why.
Then, he springs back: ]}

Ah, I know, such a scandalous affair! She did it for the better good, though, to prevent me from stepping back into Ira. Though, the rest... I would like to speak to you.. in person about.

[You can see the look on his face.

You can SEE the ambient expression of irritation that settles into those red-pitted eyes as the other forces out his thoughts.

Denim jeans.

There's a sound, like joints popping.
It's fine.

He's just an idiot.]

Keeping you out of Ira was a good move on her part. I should have taken your token myself, but it wasn't as if I was thinking too straight myself.

If you want to speak with me in person, then tell me where you're staying.

Oh, I see. I am living with my brother, Ichimatsu, in a private housing. There are still many belongings of mine in my own private housing, but I feel a need to protect him.
_{[ no you don't you're just trying to look cool. ]}

Here is the address.
_{[ he sends it right away. ]}

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