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[aeterminus]

[The video crackles on and there's a somewhat familiar face that appears, though it appears somewhat bored. The username suggests that this is not Jacob Kane and instead someone that looks identical to him. Well, if he stopped attempting to look like a lazy college student, that is. When he speaks, it with a flat monotone that's devoid of any emotion.]

If there is anyone here who knows of the man named Jacob Kane, I would like to know his whereabouts as I've found something of his that I would like to return.

[He looks down briefly and something starts making almost angry hissing sounds, but it's muffled by something.]

Stop that. I know you can behave better than this. [He looks back up at the camera.] Dear brother, if you're receiving this, I found your shadow.

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[amelioraate]

[ has he been stalking network threads? maybe. so he looks just a little amused as he raises a brow at the camera.]

Abel. Right okay, so.... Cain and Abel. Ohmyfuck, and I thought my family was fucked up. This is.... wow, I am going to have words with Jacob later.

Oh, uh, I'm Tony. I work on and off with your brother. He is... interesting.

[aeterminus]

[Abel actually rolls his eyes at the realization over their names. He actually hates the whole Cain and Abel thing because for one, Cain didn't kill him.]

If you are thinking what most people do, then I would like to share that our pasts do not follow the story of Cain and Abel. I am referred to as Abel due to being the oldest dead man. I prefer to be called Cerberus. I call my brother ruva Ruma because I will not be a part of whatever he believes.

Interesting would be a good word to describe my brother, yes. Headstrong works as well.

[amelioraate]

[ okay, he likes you. yup, you are just as interesting as your twin that is for sure. Tony laughs at that before resting a chin in his hand.]

Uh huh, I feel like that isn't the story your brother believes but... well I only know him fairly well. [ he makes note of the name though, ruva Ruma, because it isn't a language that sounds even remotely familiar to him.] However, is being named after the guardian of the underworld better or worse than oldest dead guy? Inquiring minds want to know.

Also want to know which one you prefer because, uh, I will call you that?

[ there is a quiet laugh.] Stubborn is a good word too, tiny bit vindictive when he wants to be, almost adorable in a way.

[aeterminus]

He believes he killed me, which is close enough. [He's perceptive enough to know whether or not to tell someone about Cain's guilt.] I prefer being the guardian of the underworld because it is closer to what my job entails.

I will answer to either.

[He tilts his head slightly at that.] You know my brother well, it seems.

[amelioraate]

...he does have that eau de guilt complex that I am very familiar with yes. [ how is he so familiar with that? NO ONE KNOWS wow okay . don't look at him like that.

Tony hums and, with a twitch of his lips:] Spot one you answer to as well? I mean, I'm probably going to call you Abel, but...

[ sometimes he likes to be a dick about things? in the nicest way possible. ]

Yeah, like I said, we work together on things a lot, he is a stubborn shit and really doesn't like it when you are stubborn back. Good at hitting you where it hurts too. Not sure why I like him so much, but I do....

[aeterminus]

[There is a knowing look from Abel. He is certainly far more perceptive than people usually give him credit for since he's not the most emotional person ever and even he can tell that there's more going on.]

In a way. Kerberos is spotted one, if translated properly.

[He will only judge him slightly for using Abel instead.]

I would not know. I do not know you well enough yet to answer that, but if you are close to my brother, then we will be speaking to each other again in the future. I will likely have a proper answer for that then.

[amelioraate]

[ aw hell, not you too. goddamnit. Tony is so tired of people giving him that look of 'I see through your bullshit', why can't he just be a mess in peace? ]

My ancient Greek is rusty but I thought so. Damn, does this mean you are fluent in dead languages? I should totally get the two of you to teach me, just for fun. I mean, I know enough Latin to pass a course, but totally different.

[ well it is either that or Spot right now okay. he will come up with a nick name for you eventually.]

...you know I don't know how you managed that, but that sounds ominous. Like, okay. Sure, but... you don't try to pretend everything is fine when it's not like Cain, do you?

[aeterminus]

[Thankfully, Abel will only quietly judge and not bother him about being a mess. Unless it affects his brother negatively. Note: do not let your mess affect Cain negatively.]

I am only fluent in dead languages, though my brother is currently teaching me English. We would teach you, though my brother is very rusty with his Latin.

[He gives Tony a very Cain-like shrug.]

I've been told that sounding ominous is one of my gifts. I don't act that way, as I leave that for my brother to do.

[amelioraate]

[ .... note taken. most o the time he tries to make sure his mess is contained to himself and himself alone, so that shouldn't be an issue. granted, your brother is hella nosey so...]

...huh. You want help with that? I have enough basic coding here that I can probably come up with a translator program for you, with you and Cain both helping on the Latin side of things. Might help a bit? If you want?

[ why yes, yes this is the kind of thing that Tony does on a regular basis, ONE MORE THING TO MAKE PLEASE.]

Could be cooler, or creepier, if you managed both honestly, but I guess one weird trait each then.