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[cephalothorax]

[Hey all, it's Chrollo - currently sporting a nice green cloth across his forehead and some pretty plain civilian clothes - jeans, a light jacket, a nice button down shirt. He looks pretty down to earth and not at all like a goth or a dramatic editorial model.]

Ah, it's been a long time since I did one of these.... I hope this doesn't come off as overly awkward. [He smiles a little.] But, all right... I have a few questions and a few people to contact, so I figured... why not get it all done at once?

[He sets the camera down on... probably a table of some kind. And now, you can see that he's currently sitting in a large but really... cluttered room. There are boxes everywhere - moving boxes, taped up and untaped, and the room itself is dimly lit but it's fairly easy to see that the only thing he's bothered to unpack is books. Stacks of books. Stacks and stacks of books.]

[So many books.]

[But hey, he doesn't mind. He looks pretty comfortable, really.]

First of all, I was wondering what kinds of things people for for excitement around here. Suggestions? I don't mean things like going to clubs - although if you have a club to suggest, I guess that's fine, too. But recently I've been going on... I guess they're adrenaline junkie excursions. [He laughs a little, sheepish.] A few weeks ago, I went swimming with sharks without a cage. I... don't think they're going to let me do that again, so that's out. And sometime this month, I'm going skydiving, but what else is there to do? I guess I could bungee jump or climb a mountain? I'm not sure. Neither I nor the friend I'm going with are particularly worried about physical peril - no one's going to die, so don't worry about that.

Second, this might be a little boring after that first part, but I'm looking to learn a little about computers. At home, I had a friend who handled that kind of thing for me, so honestly I have a hard time doing much more than looking at websites. If someone's willing to point me at a tutor or some kind of course... that'd be great. ...I know there are college courses I could sign up for but I'm not sure how well they'd take to my wandering in and asking how to turn the machine on.

Finally... I used to do a lot of charity work at home, and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for which ones here are involved in worthwhile work. I have a list of potential organizations I could get involved with but I don't want to choose one that's going to use donations to line their own pockets. I don't have patience for that kind of nonsense - I'm looking for an honest charity that donates the majority of its incoming funds to the cause. I'm especially interested in organizations that feed the hungry or provide housing and opportunities for the homeless. But I'm willing to consider other causes, as well.

[he reaches over to shut down the video, and then... pauses.]

Sorry, one more thing. Jesse Pinkman? I'd like to talk to you about the outcome of that auction. Arrangements, details, that kind of thing.

Anyway, thank you for listening, and for your patience!

[And the feed goes off!]

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[abduxel]

[his first time seeing this guy, having only heard his voice before...]

You look different than I expected, Chrollo.

[Among other things.]

video FOREVER

[cephalothorax]

[Yeah, he bets. Chrollo gives his nicest young-professional-who-highlights-doing-charity smile.]

Oh, well... if you mean the advertisements, that's just dramatic lighting. No one looks like that in person!

[This, too, is bullshit.]

[abduxel]

Are you feeling okay?

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[unbreaker]

Whoa.

[That's...that's a lot of books, man. Like, that's seriously a lot of books. And unopened boxes. Is Chrollo moving? Or has he already moved? Josuke opens his mouth to ask, but all that really comes out is a baffled:]

...you must really like reading.

[AND SWIMMING WITH SHARKS! AND SKYDIVING?! AND YOU ALSO DO CHARITY WORK????

Josuke can't. He just can't with this level of awesome. It's no wonder Jolyne fell for Chrollo! And it's no wonder he can't help thinking to himself that he'd be lucky to be HALF this fucking cool.]

I mean...um, have you thought about spelunking?

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[cephalothorax]

[Geez, Josuke. He's willing to bet literally anything in his life that you would be an Enhancer. Just the thought kind of makes him laugh, which makes this almost genuine! Wow!]

Ah... yes! I guess I do read a lot... I've always collected books, especially old ones. Antiques and first editions, that kind of thing!

But hey, spelunking, that's not a bad idea....

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[unbreaker]

[Have you met Jonathan yet, Chrollo? Because Josuke thinks you should meet Jonathan. You book nerds would probably like each other, he thinks.]

Yeah! ...I've never gone, but it sounds like something that'd be pretty thrilling! Especially if you like other old stuff, 'cause you never know what you might find.

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[ktfod]

Hm, so you're interested in finding something more extreme to do? And you and who ever this friend aren't worried about getting hurt?

[A slight laugh, giving him a cocky smirk.]

I might know something. Guess it depends on if you don't mind me contacting you later. In private.

[That probably sounds really skeevy, not that Akihiko is aware of that at all. He's really just got something to help the guy with if he's interested.]

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[cephalothorax]

[Well hey that does sound a bit strange but guess who doesn't care, I mean LOOK AT THE COMPANY HE KEEPS.]

Well, I don't see why not. Now you've got me curious.

[...really curious. Really really.]

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[ktfod]

Hm. [A smirk, looking Chrollo over a little. He doesn't really look like the type, but if he's looking to get some rush? Akihiko isn't that different, though his was more specific of a search centered around boxing. Still, he doesn't get exactly what he wants, just close to it- which eh. Leads to him getting some extra cash on the side too.]

All right. Good to know. I'll keep in touch then. Sanada. [He's pretty to the point, not really a talker, even if this guy seems like he'd be into a conversation past this, Akihiko's just not the sort of person to stretch things out if he doesn't have to. Besides, what he'd be talking about he can't really here.]

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[hostage]

Congrats on the win.

You wanna meet someplace and talk details?

[He figures most people don't want to discuss medical issues over the network.]

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[cephalothorax]

Sounds like a plan to me.

[...not that he really has any medical problems. But hey, if this works out, it'll be $5,000 well spent. Even if he never actually needs help, himself.]

[hostage]

Name the time and place.

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[sizetwelve]

[ BIDDING THIEF. Yes hello. ]

I believe there's an imPort named Max Briest who fundraises for a homeless shelter. If she's still about, she might be worth ringing up.

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[cephalothorax]

[Hey, he remembers you. Someone who tried to SNIPER BID HIM, yeah he sees how it is.]

Ah, Max Briest! I'll look into it, thank you.

...I'm afraid I didn't catch your name the last time we, err, encountered each other.

[sizetwelve]

Mary Morstan. I work as a nurse at the children's clinic. Pleasure to meet you.

[ Well so to speak. Of course her name is visible in her ID but she is all FOR manners and proper introductions! ]

You play fiercely! It was an honorable defeat.

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[runningstart]

YOU FAILED. That was hella awkward. Dude, have you ever done a vlog post in your life?

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[cephalothorax]

Ah... what! I'm not even sure what that is!

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[runningstart]

Yeah that's pretty clear. Oh my god.

Okay, I'm giving you a crash course in how to make vlogging natural and entertaining for your audience. Are you prepared? Get some paper, take some notes.

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[sunasuna]

Maybe you could try alligator wrestling. [A joke. Sort of.]

And if you can't find a charity that you're satisfied with, perhaps you could look into starting your own. An imPort-run charity certainly wouldn't look bad, at least. But that also depends on if you're willing to jump through the hoops necessary to get something like that started.

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[cephalothorax]

I could definitely do that if I found the right alligator.

[HONESTLY WHY NOT, HE ALREADY WRESTLED SHARKS IT WAS FUN.]

Anyway, I'm definitely willing to jump through hoops. It's not like I have a lack of free time here... that's really not a bad idea.

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[sunasuna]

I'm sure you'll be able to. I've heard they can grow quite large in the wild. [Nowhere close to as large as what he kept back home, but eh.]

And I'm aware it's not a bad idea. [He wouldn't have suggested it if it was, gosh.] But if it's something you're willing to do, then I'd suggest looking up what you'll need to do to get started.

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[functionoverfeels]

[someone who's looking for honest charity work and thrill-seeking? well sure, this guy seems 100% legit. why wouldn't Tempo help him out?]

I may be able to help teach you about the basics of computers! They're much easier than they seem. Oh, my name is Tempo, by the way.

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[cephalothorax]

[AN EXCELLENT QUESTION, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HELP CHROLLO, HE'S ALWAYS LEGIT ALL THE TIME.]

Hello, Tempo! I'm not sure I believe you about how easy they are, but I'm more than willing to learn.

...not that I think you're lying! They're just. Intimidating.

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[seesthestars]

[Chrollo you still do not have those god damn boxes unpacked what the fuck man.]

[Actually she doesn't look primarily bothered, because he's being charming and everything. But it's still weird.]

You could probably use some more practice for these videos. [...] And a motorcycle!

[...what, he's looking for thrills, right?]

Hey, you know, there's a shelter I want to stop by at next weekend. I have some things to drop off. It's over by the library... you wanna come?

[cephalothorax]

[yeah, that's... probably gonna be a while. Does "I'M A DUDE" work as an excuse here? No?]

Ah... yeah, probably. Apparently I need a catchy slogan to start out? And a motorcycle to-- wait, you want me to get a motorcycle?

[Blinking. And then...]

Oh! Yeah, absolutely. That reminds me, though, I need to drop off some library books and pick up a few more if you have a minute. [Or five hours.] It'll need to be Saturday, though. I have things on Sunday.