[as the smoke and the lights fade, the first sound that ritsuka hears is a krikkkk--the sound of someone's neck being cracked. standing there, arms crossed, shoulders tight, is a tall man with bronze skin and long, silky-looking hair that cascades down to his waist. he's wearing loose-fitting clothing that bares his midriff, arms, and ankles, and he has an eyepatch covering his left eye. although his clothes are clearly made for quick movement and concealment, there is an elegantly jeweled belt hanging around his waist.
the man cranes his neck to one side, eliciting another krikkk! noise. he opens his remaining eye, a bright imperial topaz color, and pins ritsuka with his gaze. his expression is sharp, to say the least]
You better have a damn good reason for summoning me, the Great Commander of Magna Endetoria.
...Is not what she says aloud, but she can't help but smile a little anyway. It always both is and isn't a surprise when someone from a recent Singularity shows up in Chaldea; it always seems to happen, but she never really expects it. And just because he won't remember doesn't mean she's not glad to see him!
Even with the stupid KONO ORESAMA thing. ]
We're actually on a bit of downtime right now... uh, that is, welcome to Chaldea.
[ There she is, this plain little noodle of a girl, apparently unconcerned by the standoffish greeting. ]
Welcome to Chaldea, theoretical last bastion of human hope, top secret base, so on, and so on...
[ She gestures at the room at large. It's one of those things that looks simultaneously like an proper wizard workshop and also scifi bullshit at the same time. She does move aside so he can step out of the circle, at least. ]
There's no immediate crisis right now, just a kind of... uh, let's just say an ongoing state of "things might be in trouble," so we're on standby.
Listen, she's not above using a reaction like that to her advantage. It's important to get along with everyone who comes to Chaldea! They were friends before, they can be friends again! ]
So does everyone. But if you answered the call, that means you want the chance for a do-over, right?
[ SHE CAN REFER TO HIM BY HIS CLASS NAME FOR NOW. At least until she gets careless and uses his name, because she does know it. Technically. Maybe he changed it later in life. She doesn't know yet!
But she gestures cheerfully towards the door for now. ]
If you've got any requests, just let me know. I can't make promises, but they're pretty good about getting things people want. --Within reason! Food and stuff.
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the man cranes his neck to one side, eliciting another krikkk! noise. he opens his remaining eye, a bright imperial topaz color, and pins ritsuka with his gaze. his expression is sharp, to say the least]
You better have a damn good reason for summoning me, the Great Commander of Magna Endetoria.
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...Is not what she says aloud, but she can't help but smile a little anyway. It always both is and isn't a surprise when someone from a recent Singularity shows up in Chaldea; it always seems to happen, but she never really expects it. And just because he won't remember doesn't mean she's not glad to see him!
Even with the stupid KONO ORESAMA thing. ]
We're actually on a bit of downtime right now... uh, that is, welcome to Chaldea.
[ There she is, this plain little noodle of a girl, apparently unconcerned by the standoffish greeting. ]
I'm Ritsuka. ...Nice to meet you. [ Again. ]
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Ritsuka, is it? Hmmm... well, I'm here. So start filling me in.
[apparently he's not going to uh, introduce himself. or. re-introduce himself, as it were]
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[ She gestures at the room at large. It's one of those things that looks simultaneously like an proper wizard workshop and also scifi bullshit at the same time. She does move aside so he can step out of the circle, at least. ]
There's no immediate crisis right now, just a kind of... uh, let's just say an ongoing state of "things might be in trouble," so we're on standby.
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And just what do you expect me to do about it?
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[ She says it mostly deadpan, but with wide doe eyes, the ""innocent maiden"" approach while also, you know
being a snarky piece of shit. ]
Assassins are pretty hard to come by.
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he jerks his gaze away (not blushing, not blushing, shut up) and lets out a "tch"]
Listen, I don't know how much help I'm going to be in this situation. If you knew how to summon me, you should know I messed up pretty badly.
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Listen, she's not above using a reaction like that to her advantage. It's important to get along with everyone who comes to Chaldea! They were friends before, they can be friends again! ]
So does everyone. But if you answered the call, that means you want the chance for a do-over, right?
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Of course I do...!
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[ She steps back, opening her arms wide. ]
Welcome to Chaldea!
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Fine. If this is my opportunity for revenge, I'd be a fool not to take it.
[he steps forward]
You summoned a legendary thief and army commander, just so you know.
[one wonders why he's an assassin class, if that's the case...]
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[ IT'S CUTE... WHEN THEY BRAG LIKE THAT... ]
I'll be in your care.
[ You could actually properly introduce yourself, okay. ]
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Yeah, yeah. So what now?
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Well, I can give you the tour, if you want. Show you your room, introduce you to people. How's that sound?
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[he seems to have loosened up a bit, at least. STILL NOT GONNA INTRODUCE HIMSELF PROPERLY, THOUGH]
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But she gestures cheerfully towards the door for now. ]
If you've got any requests, just let me know. I can't make promises, but they're pretty good about getting things people want. --Within reason! Food and stuff.
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[ But she kind of gets the feeling that's not the part he means. ]
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You might want to ask Da Vinci, later.
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[rubs the back of his neck]
... Assassin's fine, but if there's more than one of those around, then... you can call me Titus, too.
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Nice to meet you, Titus.
C'mon, let's get this tour started.
[ The sooner he knows his way around, the sooner they can
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