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[anthropophagite]

[ the video starts and Kaneki has a small nervous smile because using video is always a bit awkward. He is in his apartment house in Maurtia Falls, with tons of books on the shelves behind him. ]

H-hello. We are almost in December, and I guess Christmas is very important here- [ he has noticed all those Christmas decorations and songs, yeah. It's all a bit overwhelming, but he is going to get into the Christmas spirit too ] So I was wondering if anyone would be up for a Christmas dinner? I never had one, neither hosted one, but I think it'd be nice and different.

Me and Katsuki live in Maurtia Falls, and we can host the dinner here at the beginning of the month after the Welcome Ceremony for new imPorts, maybe. For friends, and friends of friends. [ kaneki smiles wider ]

If anyone would like to bring food or drinks you can, but I will be the one cooking, I've been reading a little about popular Christmas dishes.

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Voice;

[facepalmchampion]

[[He's heard the name "Katsuki" and chooses to not address it. There are other ways of finding out, like unlocking his reply.]]

What an interesting story-line. If it isn't Kaneki-san from Tokyo, I have friends who live in Marutia Falls. What sort of drinks did you want and what time do you want them? I'll even help with the clean up for your generosity.

[[You know. With Decay. It makes everything easy to clean up.]]

Voice; > private

[anthropophagite]

[ Kaneki will not treat Shigaraki-san like an idiot, but he also would appreciate the same treatment. He will turn this private, for now ]

I know you do, Shigaraki-san. Should we talk about them for a moment?

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[recommendations]

Ahh, Kaneki-san, what a wonderful idea! Special days like Christmas are better spent with friends and loved ones, I think.

Is there anything I can bring to help out?

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[anthropophagite]

Hm! That's what the Holiday is about right? [ in Japan is more romantic, however. Still! He will embrace the culture. ]

You can bring anything you want, Yaoyorozu-chan. I will be making Turkey as the main dish, with mashed potatoes. I will also make some sweets like ginger breads and pie.

Perpetually Locked;

[facepalmchampion]

What a small world, Kaneki-san. Certainly. Talk away, I'm all ears.

[[And also hands. He has a lot of hands but right now just ears.]]

[anthropophagite]

ImPorts are a small community in this world. [ they are bond to all know each other. ]

Shigaraki-san, Toga Himiko tried to stab me. [ if you didn't know about that, now you do! ] She didn't know who I was when she did that. It may be presumptuous of me, but I doubt the League of Villains told her to go stab a random imPort none of you knew, in the corn maze during the Fanport.

Plus, you and I met there as well. You could have easily done it yourself if that was truly something the League wanted to do. [ AND Shigaraki wouldn't even leave proof behind since he can turn things into dust. ]

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[recommendations]

Mm, exactly!

[ She knows the romantic emphasis placed on it in Japan, but in the absence of any romantic crushes at the moment, friends are the next best thing. ]

Hmm, then I'll bring some things to drink! I know egg nog and mulled cider are traditional at this time of year, and my favorite local tea shop is having a sale on holiday blends.

Is there anything you like to drink, Kaneki-san?

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[anthropophagite]

Egg nog... doesn't it have alcohol? [ they are underageeeeeeee ]

Ah- I mostly drink coffee. We have a pretty good coffee machine, though, and plenty of brews here. It's probably easier to focus on everyone else. [ and not what kaneki likes because he isn't going to eat or drink anything ]

[facepalmchampion]

[[Well. In her defense he told her not to kill anyone, but he didn't say don't stab them. He won't say don't stab them, but next time she had better finish the fight she started. Fuck.]]

That does sound like something she'd try to do. She must really like you. [[He can't lie, she definitely likes stabbing the hell out of people she likes.]] Me, however... What, though? Stabbed you? Killed you?

Let me pose the question that you haven't asked back to you, Kaneki-san. Since we're being so forward and blunt, I think you'll have to excuse my return: Just who are you? Let alone individual parts of us, but the entirety of my ...mostly law abiding comrades would care about you? Why would I care about a random stranger who is, I thought, of no threat to me or mine?

[recommendations]

Often it is, but you can make it without the alcohol as well. It's just milk or cream, sugar, egg, and spices.

[ Momo doesn't know much about coffee, having tea as her drink of choice, so she's happy to let Kaneki handle that much. ]

Alright. If you're sure, I'll leave the coffee to you.

[ Though Kaneki, you must realize if you agree to host a dinner and then don't eat or drink anything, people are going to notice. ]

[anthropophagite]

[ Kaneki is so glad this is audio and not video, because that means his expression can twist and he won't give away how nervous he is. Honestly, why does he always end up involved with really dangerous people? ]

I'm no one. I just happen to be friends with them, including the person you kidnapped. [.... friends. Sure. ] It's because I'm no one that I don't think I'm worth retaliation.

Apart from this accident with Toga-san- [ """"""accident"""""" ] - my friends and you weren't actively fighting, correct? Here, at least. [ Ochako said they weren't at war, but they'd be. This means they were at least on somewhat neutral grounds for now, no? ]

[anthropophagite]

Oh, that sounds very nice. If you want to, you can try to make them, Yaoyorozu-chan.

And you can taste some of my coffee, if you'd like.

[ he knows, but look - he is still trying to figure out how he will do the whole thing! ]

[recommendations]

[ She nods, smiling. ]

That's perfect. I can't wait to try Kaneki-san's coffee. And food!

[anthropophagite]

I hope it will be good! I admit most recipes are rather new to me.

I should probably train them first.

[facepalmchampion]

[[Shigaraki shares that, only he's not nervous, he just doesn't like getting on video in a pastel, Christmas themed, frilly apron from work. So they're on even ground in that. Even still. This is a fun game and Shigaraki loves games.]]

Oooohhhhh...! No one. Isn't that for me to decide? Isn't that why you're trying to grab that quest line? Did Kacchan not tell you I'm the reason he's not rotting in prison right now, here in this world?

I told you, little No One-san. They're mine, too. [[Not really, F2020 messed him up pretty hard but that's another thing entirely.]] I thought you said it was nice to meet new people, do you often gossip to learn about the people you meet?

[recommendations]

I'm rather new to cooking, myself. But if you need any help taste testing, I would be glad to volunteer.

Voice;

[floatsaway]

[Oh there is...so much. So much happening right here, right now, that Ochako is mentally reeling before she has a chance to formulate a response. It takes her a few minutes, but finally, she flips on her audio and puts on her best, most chipper sounding voice. She will have to talk to Katsuki immediately after this, but for now--]

Eeeh, a Christmas party sounds like so much fun, Kaneki-kun!! I could share a recipe for cream stew - as an appetizer - it's one my mama taught me!! ...Or maybe a dessert?

[anthropophagite]

[ No. Kacchan did not. Once again, Kaneki knows little and he feels like he is in way over his head. But when isn't he?

but Shigaraki sure likes to dance around things. In a way, he reminds Kaneki of Takizwa-san. He never gave a straight answer either. The difference is that Takizawa-san was an ally and this person is the opposite.

Kaneki also has no interest in humoring that, not right now. ]

Shigaraki-san. I simply want to maintain some form of neutrality. I also don't want things to escalate between you and them because of an accident during the FanPort which none of them were involved in.

Is that sort of thing possible?

Voice;

[anthropophagite]

Whichever you prefer, Uraraka-chan.

Won't you be trying to make it yourself, though?

[facepalmchampion]

[[Poor Kaneki, all he wanted was Christmas, but he got the Grinch. The pastel covered Grinch.]]

If you wanted neutrality and to be objective, you wouldn't have accused me of kidnapping by hearsay. You wouldn't have to have moved this to a private conversation. You would have asked me well before this moment about these things and you wouldn't be checking to see if my intent was to "be a villain". [[The next line is not a compliment, it's said with disdain.]] You really are cut out to be a hero.

Just say it.

Say you want assurances. Say that you're so frightened we're going to do more than show up at your dinner party you advertised without second thought to everyone... perhaps all while even knowing we were here. Or maybe... [[His voice changes, more thoughtful on it. There's a scratching noise, very close to the communicator, but all the same a few moments of dalliance.]] Maybe I should be the one needing assurances of you.

[anthropophagite]

[ you don't know where they live, Shigaraki. But even if he brought that up, he would go around in circles again just like he keeps doing. Kaneki thought calling someone a villain was a bit ridiculous at first and yet.

This person fits it, doesn't it? What the comic books write about and say]

I don't think anything I tell you would make a difference. I simply don't want to start a war. [ Ochako's words, really. ]

I also don't wish to be stabbed again...

[facepalmchampion]

[[The narrowing down is nice, and the knock door to door wouldn't be too hard to narrow down. Somewhere likely around an area with a school and a few other amenities that children have to adhere to here. But, he's not interested in putting in the effort.]]

Then don't start a war. Especially with half the story, Kaneki-san. I will talk to Toga about restraint, but I don't control her. I don't control any of them. They work with me, they're not my mindless slaves, [[He's got Nomu for that, or had.]] and I won't treat them like slaves in your sick, heroic fantasy of what it must be like to be on this side of the conversation.

[[If this weren't vocally being said, he never would have said it, he can vehemently deny it if needs be.]]

Now, will you answer my question, or is there more you have to say to me?

Video.

[hot_handed]

WHAT?! YOU SERIOUS?!

Video.

[anthropophagite]

Yes. It will be nice.

[anthropophagite]

[ except Kaneki is an adult. Sure, he suffers from Baby Face Syndrome, but he is actually about to become 19. Their house wasn't chosen with schooling in mind, either, and rather it's about proximity to laboratories where Kaneki gets his food from. But that's not important. ]

I'm not interested in your relationships... [ What's also perhaps a bit ironic is how Shigaraki assumes Kaneki is a "hero". Back in his world, all of his friends are serial killers. In fact, wasn't it for the League having kidnapped Bakugou, he most likely would be pretty much okay with them (even Toga!) because literally nothing is black and white in his life. ] I just don't want this to snowball.

[ and clearly, him answering to kaneki's post like that could snowball things. Kaneki is certain Shigaraki knows that, but he seems to be having fun with such too ]

What do you wish to know, specifically? [ no dancing around the subject with long monologues please.......... ]