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Hey- Buffy. I need to talk to you.

...Or Yuri, I don't really care who it is.

[After Guy's rather uneventful kidnapping right under their noses, Asch is feeling suitably irritated and downight volatile. He's trying to channel his temper into a more productive use, however; early in the day, he can be found stretched out on the lawn behind House 5, lying on his stomach and facing Star, the yellow cheagle. From the look of things, he's playing a rather bizarre game of fire Ping Pong with it- Star spits a fireball at him, and he uses his palm to either dissolve it or bat it back at the cheagle, who dodges deftly. Each time, Asch flicks a little treat in Star's direction, who munches it down before starting the cycle over again.

If one were to look closely, they might see a little flicker of light on Asch's palm right before the fire touches it. At his side are two swords, both sheathed; one, the Maestro sword, the other an unfamiliar katana. If caught in the moment he might actually look... relaxed, despite the situation. It's not going to last long, though.]

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It looked like you were doing quite well.

Is it more difficult to control here?

No. It's weaker, but controlling it isn't a problem. It's combat training.

I see.

Is Star a helpful partner?

...He's alright. [Star chirps proudly, causing Asch to add on,] Don't let it go to your head or anything, geez.

Let him have his moment.

Hm. [Ah, Natalia. Stop being so nice, it's making him feel worse.] ...You doing alright?

I suppose. What about you?

I'm not the one who just arrived. [NO HE IS NOT OKAY but like hell he's going to blather about why.]

That is true, but I am not the only person this is affecting.

Actually, I am still trying to understand everything that is happening.

[Asch glances over at that, his expression questioning. There's plenty to find questionable in a place like Luceti, but he's not sure where to even begin to explain.]

I mean, I have been reading the guide about this place, so most of this I have understood on my own.

What I really question is the current situation, the announced kidnappings. What exactly... was the point?

We're never told much about what's going on beyond the barrier. Most of the time I don't even care. I wouldn't have bothered volunteering to go if Guy hadn't been chosen from the start.

You were worried about him too then.

[.....fffff.]

I never said that.

Then why would you have volunteered at all?

[Okay, he walked into that one.]

We have to look out for one another here. They sure as hell won't do it for us.

Yes... I agree.

Nothing will come of only fending for ourselves.

[They're just lucky they hadn't picked Natalia. That would've caused quite the bitchfest.]

...Anyway, if you have any problems here, just say so.

I will.... thank you.

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