maskormenace | 002 ♚ Video; Disappearances

My...apologies. I realize it's quite late. Many of you may be in bed already, as I too should be...There's a serious matter I wished to ask about if you'd take a moment and offer me a little of your time.

[Compared to his usual cheerful self, he seems quite solemn as he sat listlessly in his room. Out of desperation, he was turning to the network.

But that was to be expected, all things considered. This wasn't an easy matter to accept. Of course he should be happy that there was a possibility of Ivan having gone home, but he isn't sure. He's rather worried since there's no way of knowing if something happened to him when there were no signs of a struggle. Based on what he's heard before about a rash of kidnappings in the recent past, he cannot say.]

You see, a friend of mine who was roomed with me in Heropa #26 has recently..disappeared. I called the authorities and called them again, to report him as a missing person but they've seen no sign of him thus far. I realize it's only been two nights but. I looked and I looked, but he never came home from work. He was a cashier at KAWAII!! Imported Japanese Goods.

His name is Ivan Karelin, he's a friend and colleague of mine from Sternbild City. He's blond, and has purple eyes, which I hear is a somewhat unusual trait. He loves Japanese culture, and wears a purple jacket with the word "Japan" inscribed on the back.

[Unfortunately he can't exactly give away any more details than that, especially not concerning his alterego as Origami Cyclone.]

I fear something may have happened. I'm afraid I don't know exactly what happened. If you've seen him, or anyone matching that description, would you let me know? Thank you and thank you again.

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You're too kind and too kind again. It's actually my first time having roommates.

[Keith smiled, softly. He almost felt embarrassed by the compliment.]

I rather have been enjoying it myself. I didn't know it could be nice like this.

It does take some getting used to, though good roommates do make it easier.

[Yes he does mean to flatter Keith. Cheer him up a little. Once the tea is ready he sets the cup on the table by Keith, before pouring his own coffee and sitting down.]

I am glad you've been enjoying yourself here.

Mmm, you're right.

[He smiles and graciously moved to the table as well and took up the tea.]

Thank you and thank you again, Jhin...And yes of course, I couldn't ask for anyone better!

Mm, thank you.

[He reaches over and gently pets Keith's head. There isn't anything really meant by the gesture, simply something soothing. Why contact was something people found pleasant he didn't know. But Keith did seem like the type of person that would favor such things.]

Feeling any better about the whole ordeal?

[The petting somehow was soothing, even if he's a little surprised at the suddenness of it. Much like a human golden retriever would, he leans into the hand a little. Of course by then he caught himself and got a little embarrassed.]

Mm, well. It's a little hard to swallow but now that I know what happened it's somewhat better than before. I'm just glad that there have been so many people who were helpful and kind about answering my questions and that I am not alone.

[It means a lot that he had company.]

[Keith was. Simple. Easy enough to read. Makes having him as a roommate much better. He's not overly surprised when he leans into the petting, though he makes no comment on it.]

Good, I'm glad. It is nice that so many here are so willing to help.

[He takes a careful sip of his tea, before clearing his throat.]

Mmm. It's nice that so many people are kind and kind again.

[He honestly does mean that. It was of a great comfort to him!]

Agreed. I certainly wasn't expecting it, but it's far preferable to the alternative.

002 ♚ Video; Disappearances

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