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θ → ( 𝗏𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗈 ) un; ghostking

[ it's late, but the stars are shining and the moon is big enough to reveal that nico is once again in the graveyard, sitting atop a gravestone as he munches some fries. his legs swing back and forth. with his mouth full, he pauses and regards the feed. ]

I've been doing a lot of thinking. Mostly about the future. So we're stuck here for five years, right? How many people are planning on staying after that? If so, why?

I mean... [ another bite of fries and he swallows this time before continuing. ] What do people miss the most about their original homes and is it enough to want to go back? If there was one thing about this place that could make you stay, what would it be?

I dunno. Anyway- Loki, I need to make sure I have Wednesday night off. And Jason, I need some advice. Also, Ed, I have a few questions about your alchemy.

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Still, the name makes me feel more myself, so I'll keep it.

[he just looks amused] Oh, I'm aware of just how weird it is. But I have to say that whatever the reason, it's nice to know I'm not the only one around here who would go to a graveyard.

[ interesting. that sparks nico's curiosity. could this man be like him? ]

Do you talk to the dead too?

In a sense, everyone talks to the dead in a graveyard. Though if you're meaning what I think you are, the answer is still "yes". I can't say I've talked to the dead in a long time, though.

[since the last dead person he talked to for any length of time was his brother]

[ and at that, nico's brows shoot up, nearly hidden by his shaggy, grecian curls. ]

Really? Then I'm honored to meet another person like me. I'm Nico di Angelo, son of Hades.

[eyebrows go up. And then he can't help it: he lets out an amused breath. Of course he would end up talking to a son of Hades]

A pleasure to meet you. You can call me Victor.

Victor, then. So what else can you do besides talk to the dead?

Well, I'd obviously have to bring them back first before I talked to them. I guess theoretically I could talk to ghosts, but I didn't get a chance to test it.

You mean a resurrection or a summoning?

[ nico's never been able to resurrect anyone save his sister, hazel, and that had been under special circumstances. otherwise, his powers mean summoning spirits, zombies, and animating skeletal figures. ]

Talking to ghosts is easy. If you want to test it, just come down to the graveyard.

Resurrection. I've heard people in my world trying a summoning, but I don't think it went well for them.

[his eyes light up. But then he considers] I may want to bring my assistant along. She'll just ask me what happened, anyway.

But... how? Once the soul has left the body, only another soul can be exchanged to bring it back.

[ at least, that's how he's always understood it. furthermore, even ed had mentioned that resurrection was all but impossible in his world. there had been an exception, like hazel had been for him, however... ]

Who's your assistant?

It's a complicated procedure, but I assure you it works. [not that he'll explain how it works or what he does to make it work]

Her name is Lucy. She's intelligent and I assure you, more than capable of handling ghosts.

Hm... [ don't mind him if he's a bit skeptical. ]

I know Lucy. She's pretty cool for being so young. I showed her how I shadow travel.

[a little smile touches his lips] It's a genetic thing. Practically her entire family is like that.

Heh. Sounds like there's something I'll have to ask her about.

So her entire family is as inquisitive as she is? That's... a little daunting.

As for the shadow traveling, I'm not opposed to demonstrating.

Oh, that she gets from her father. But the strength and spirit? Yeah, they're all that way.

I'd love to observe.

Kinda like demigods. Not surprising, to be honest. And gimme a second. Tell me where you're at and I'll be there in the blink of an eye.

[ he's now gathering up his leftovers and his coat, slipping the garbage into a pocket ( he's no litter bug! ) and stands at the ready. ]

You're the first demigod I've met, so I'll take your word on that.

So you can shadow travel here, although you've never been before? That's fascinating. [he helpfully moves the camera back to show his housing. He was given private housing, so it's not like Nico's appearance is going to startle anyone]

If there are shadows, I can travel just about anywhere. Though, the farther I go, the more tired it makes me.

[ said with a shrug. then, the feed goes black and a second later, nico is stepping out of a shadow behind victor. ]

See what I mean?

[Victor is used to people appearing magically, so he's not exactly startled by Nico. Still, the way he appears is different enough to make Victor's eyes widen]

Ah. Yes, I see. Well... you're welcome to rest here a while if you need it.

I'm fine for the most part. It was a short jump and didn't use too much of my energy. Now, if I would've traveled to the other side of the moon, that's when I'd be tired.

Hm. What is it about the travel that tires you? How would it differ if you moved through different shadows versus just one? Specifically, would you tire more going from here to the other side of the moon in one go, or jump forward through shadows a little at a time?

[science mode engaged. But also doctor mode]

[ glancing around, nico looks for something to sit on before answering. ]

If I made multiple short jumps, it wouldn't tire me out as much. But if I did it in one long go, it would. Mostly it tires me out because the shadows can be draining. I once took a forty foot statue and two other passengers along with me from Athens to New York. But because of the effort, I almost went into a shadow coma. Meaning, I almost faded into the shadows permanently.

[he nods, as if this makes perfect sense to him. He would love to take notes on this, but he'll hold off until his guest is gone]

I once had my arm torn off by a man I brought back from the dead. I still have the scar. [he smiles humorlessly. And yes, he's aware this statement is hard to believe when he has two arms that are intact and made of flesh and blood]

[ not actually that hard to believe for nico. people lose limbs all the time at camp halfblood, and the healers always manage to reattach them. ]

You must've had a really good healer then. And I'm guessing you cannot control the dead you rise. That would be the difference between us.

"Good" in the sense that he got the job done, I suppose.

You're the son of a death god and I'm a mortal man. I'd say that would be the difference between us.

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