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[extirpations]

[Kimblee has his usual smile in place when the video begins, leaning back casually in his chair. There's a notebook on the table beside him and somewhere in the background there's orchestral music playing quietly. The pieces range in style and period, varying from gentle, classical tunes to bold, thundering symphonies. Just in case he doesn't manage to be pretentious enough on his own.]

Good day. I am aware many of you are quite busy, all the same I hope you won't begrudge me a moment of your time to satisfy my curiosity. I've been reacquainting myself with some hobbies that I have neglected of late you see. Whilst doing so I found myself contemplating the sources of inspiration I have drawn from in the past and now.

In that vein I wish to ask then what inspires you all? Be it artistically or in a more motivational sense, what it is that rouses your passions?

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[isaytheeneigh]

[There are two ways Jean can respond to this. He nearly goes with the more obnoxious answer, but he decides against it ultimately.

Why not say the truth?]

Humanity.

[It's just one word, one implication, but it means everything.]

Even the biggest idiots are gonna do whatever they can to keep fighting ... it's admirable.

[And in that way, he actually gets what Marco was getting at that one day. But it's not like he'd ever say something like that.]

[extirpations]

There is a sentiment I can certainly agree with.

[To some degree anyway. Humanity in general as inspiring not so much but-] The determination of people willing to fight for what they believe in no matter the odds is inspiring.

Yet many struggle to find the courage for such dedication, at least in my experience. What then?

[isaytheeneigh]

I don't think that my passion for humanity is going to be the game changer. I'm not stupid enough to believe that my neck is the one that'll alter everything for everyone else. I'll die sooner than later, and knowing that keeps it realistic.

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[rathercommon]

So what are your hobbies?

-Lizzie

[ I'm sorry did you want to ask questions, were you curious about something, because she would like her questions answered instead xoxo ]

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[extirpations]

[switching to text as it feels strange to talk to nothing more than words on a screen. and lucky for her he likes talking about himself so she'll get her answers]

Most recently I have gone back to composing and playing the piano although I am quite out of practice. I am tempted to learn to play another instrument but I fear I may be too old for that.

What of yourself Miss?

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[rathercommon]

[ Hahahaha, hobbies... ]

I read a lot! I quite like to read. Did you write the music that you're playing?

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[gonstop]

[He probably shouldn't even respond at all. But he's tired of running away, and this is over a network, so.]

friendship.
and what 'rouses your passions' then huh

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[extirpations]

[Well now, this could be interesting. There should be no interruptions this time at least so they can have a proper conversation.]

Oh, many things. A challenge most of all. I see no appeal in a life of ease.

Is friendship truly the only thing that drives you Killua Zoldyck?

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[gonstop]

do you think writing my full name like that makes you sound cool
because it doesnt
it just makes you sound reaaaaaaaaally annoying
how about you challenge yourself not to do that

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[bratziska]

Justice.

( Short, simple and to the point. )

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[extirpations]

A noble goal, although one I find a tad ambiguous if you will forgive me.

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[iwatobi]

Water.

[Said so, so seriously and so, so earnestly.]

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[extirpations]

[ooohkay. sure that works.]

It is vital for life but so are other things. What about water is it that so inspires you?

[delegation]

Well being a water god back home, I tend to be inspired by, you know, great places that just really celebrate all that water is. Water parks are primo, but I would also accept personal offerings, some of those a little more prurient or devious.. Passionate too, no doubt. Water's strongest with the moon and all that and we'd be up all night long, so. Very inspiring.

Other than thaaat... I think a good group of people just. You know, people being together and reveling in that itself can be good. Although honestly you just can't beat a good story.

[extirpations]

[He's just. Going to ignore the first part of that answer because what. What the hell. He's probably being mocked (although seriously, there was a bug thing that claimed to be from another planet on the network among others so something rambling about being a water god isn't impossible) so whatever. Let's ignore that and talk about the part that actually made sense.]

Camaraderie seems to be a common one, yes. What do you consider a good story? I'm partial to the older tales and epics myself.

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[rocketsmodernlife]

Bombs. Making things that explode, big guns. [ Technically Groot but ffffffffffffffffffff like he's gonna say that. maybe even the whole milano team, bc hey, he wouldn't have ever stood up to join that stupid circle of jackasses if he hadn't felt something, even if he never really took the time to dissect his feelings [ he'd been dissected and taken out and put back in often enough ] and understand them appropriately. ]

Chance and money come close after that. Risk big, win bigger.

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[extirpations]

[Well. They could definitely agree on that first part, leaving out the guns. And the bombs really since who needs those when you can just (somehow) make things explode with a touch? Too bad he's trying to keep that information relatively quiet for now.]

A risk, a gamble, yes. I can agree with that. The exhilaration of betting everything on an outcome is something I relish as well.

Are you a gambler then sir?

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[debauchewy]

[Oh, there you are. He doesn't know enough to head first into this but- he'll take Killua's word over that smile any day. Classical music and a false as shit smile? Ah, and you're already reminding him of someone, maybe this'll be more fun than he thought.]

Idle hands lead to a lot of things, don't they? You've asked, but mind helping me stir up some of my own inspirations by mentioning yours?

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[extirpations]

Certainly, it would be my pleasure.

I suppose the simplest answer would be beauty. No matter what the task I believe it is important to make it as beautiful as possible. That desire drives most everything I do for both business and pleasure. I am well aware that this is a relative measure that not everyone can agree on but [a shrug] I only aim to satisfy my own sense of aesthetics.

Is that too vague an answer or have I managed to stir up some of your own?

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[threerequests]

What about you? It's all sorts of stuff for me!

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[extirpations]

I admit when I was asking I was thinking of the sights I have seen in the past and the people I met as part of my work that were especially noteworthy.

What of yourself Miss? What sorts of 'stuff' in particular stand out to you?

[beneathbluerafters]

Knowing that there's more out there to see.

[extirpations]

It would be a terrible thing I think for that not to be true. You enjoy exploration then?

[braided_icarus]

You really expect me to answer that? And when the hell did you get to be buddies with the freaky clown guy anyway?

[extirpations]

Did I address you personally Fullmetal? Of course I won't say no if you want to share. I may even be able to make an educated guess as to your answer.

[Edward was so painfully transparent where it mattered. But for once baiting Elric isn't what interests him here. Fingers tapping thoughtfully against the table, Kimblee shrugs carelessly in response but there's a spark of interest in his eyes.]

As for him, I wouldn't say we're that close. This is the first time we've spoken to be honest. I am curious why you would take such exception to a harmless conversation.