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maskormenace2014-04-16 10:57 am
assonant) wrote in maskormenace2014-04-16 10:57 am
002 ♫ VIDEO
[ From the perspective, someone's got his communicator propped up on a shelf or a windowsill.
The view encompasses Aoba, his desk, and the remains of four computers, four tablets, three smart phones, three remotes of nebulous origin, and a...toaster oven? From the organized chaos of metal, plastic, casing, wires, tools, and junk food, someone's been working at this a while. ]
Okay, I just have a quick request. If you have any computers or electronic devices that you don't want or that you're going to throw away, can I have them?
I need them for something.
The view encompasses Aoba, his desk, and the remains of four computers, four tablets, three smart phones, three remotes of nebulous origin, and a...toaster oven? From the organized chaos of metal, plastic, casing, wires, tools, and junk food, someone's been working at this a while. ]
Okay, I just have a quick request. If you have any computers or electronic devices that you don't want or that you're going to throw away, can I have them?
I need them for something.
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[ Sure, most of them are living in close proximity, but she's still going to take precautions with a certain someone out there. ]
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I can go get it right now, in that case. If you don't mind.
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[ True to his word, he's there ten minutes later, a bag over his shoulder and a plan on his mind as he knocks. If he's out, he might as well check the nearest junk yard... ]
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Hey.
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He's either caught her at a bad time or she's had some really late nights. ] Er, hi.
[ Manners, Aoba, manners. He remembers that this is the first time meeting face to face, and so a second later gives her a quick bow. ] It's nice to meet you in person, finally.
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She's mildly surprised by the bow, but quickly recalls Japanese customs. She moves aside to let him in, beckoning him. ]
It's nice to meet you, too. Come in. Don't mind Schnitzel.
[ A large black dog appears by her side, looking at Aoba briefly before disappearing back inside. ]
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[ Big... ] You have a dog?
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[ The dog doesn't bark or growl at Aoba. Instead, she stands to the side surveying him quietly. ]
And she's friendly, don't worry.
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Most of the pets back home are actually All Mates.
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Looks like she likes you.
[ She tilts her head. ]
All Mates?
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Dogs are a favorite, but a lot of people like birds because they're convenient.
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[ Due to their size or because they can travel? Not that dogs can't, but there is the worry a dog will get lost or hit by a car.
She pushes the door in and motions for Aoba to follow her toward the kitchen area. ]
Do you want something to drink?
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He nods. ] If it's okay. I've got a few more places to visit after this one, a drink now wouldn't hurt.
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[ Birds are nice, but she could never keep one herself. She needs her sleep whenever she can get it in between jobs. ]
Are you over twenty-one? I've got beer.
[ There seem to be a couple of portable pantries around. They look untouched, but definitely out of place. Kate's been meaning to get rid of the extras.
She steps into the kitchen and pulls open the fridge door, ducking her head to look for the drinks. ]
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[ The houses definitely look very similar on the inside, aside from personal items. Another sign of government funding, he supposes.
He takes a seat at the table, putting his bag down by his feet. ] I'm twenty-three.
[ He says it, and then makes a mildly surprised noise, as if remembering something. ] I'll be twenty-four in a few days, actually.
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[ Her arm's midway between the shelves when he mentions that fact. She peers over her shoulder with a small smile. ]
Consider it an early birthday treat, then. [ She takes out two bottles, popping the cap off one and sliding it before Aoba. It's not fancy beer, being from a convenient store, but it's not terrible either. ] I'll be right back to get the iPod.
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He's not so bad off, when he thinks about it. ] Sure, I'll wait here.
[ He'll find himself a kitchen chair to swing around and straddle, taking a drink - it's not so bad; definitely a brand he's never tried, but that's a given, all things considered - and wondering where her housemates are.
Does everybody else's house feel as deserted as his does? ]
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Plus, they're two women living with men who can't get along. Well, Hans and Chilton.
She disappears for about half a minute down the hall and returns with an iPod, even bringing the headphones with it. As she lays it out on the table, it's evident it was smashed at some point in the past. The screen is cracked as its side and it's a bit dirty. ]
Guess it's time to get a new one.
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[ He takes it, setting aside his beer for the moment and turning the ipod over in his head. ] What happened to it? Did somebody step on it?
[ Without looking, he fishes in his bag with his other hand, pulling out a small folded case. Flipping it open reveals a row of tools tucked neatly into cloth slots. ]
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She had been listening to music when Dent showed up. After she had dropped it she hadn't cared what happened to it, violently preoccupied at the time. ]
I lost it for a while.