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[The screen is awfully dark at first; wherever the video is being recorded, it's hard to tell, so at first it might seem like this is either an accident or the user isn't all that great with technology.

Fortunately, it isn't long at all before a light source comes on, but it's dim - so dim, in fact, that the person who shows up on screen isn't entirely visible. He seems to be lounging around somewhere, but there's enough light to tell that he's...he's shirtless, yet his face is completely obscured.

Surely he couldn't be doing it on purpose to show off his body, right? Who the hell could be that narcissistic?]

What could you say about a city of heroes? If a city of warriors is strong and steadfast, but a city of scholars is wise and knowledgeable, then would a place like this be courageous and just? It's an ideal long sought after. Some would place more worth in those kinds of ideals then strength or intelligence. As long as a person is "good", their talents will not be used for less than savory purposes. It alleviates the fear of strength and intelligence being used against those who wish to make use of them.

I think it speaks far more about fear than it does the ideal. To stock up on heroes in order to protect yourself, to fear the unknown and prematurely defend oneself against it, that is the real truth of this world. To maintain control is to eliminate fear, and to conquer fear is to truly live. Conquering fear is how a person may realize they have lived to the fullest. If only they could do so without relying on others, it would almost be impressive.

[Unfortunately, this is really a case of someone who thinks they're hot shit being given an audience. He's glad people have to listen to how smart he thinks he is.

But there is one more reason for this.]

I'd like to meet some heroes; if you feel the title suits you for whatever reason, I'd appreciate some of your time for a talk.

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[the name displayed for this is 'Alex Baker']

What do you want to talk about?

[Mike doesn't consider himself a hero but he's curious about what this man has to say. He seems to be an odd one but his opinions aren't exactly wrong.]

Just a few questions.

To begin with, why do you call yourself a hero?

I don't. But the things I do are considered so.

[Hm.

He considers this for a moment, and then;]

Then instead, I ask why you don't.

Heroes are people who do things for the greater good.

[he'll leave the implication of that for Dio to figure out]

I see.

[So even if public opinion says otherwise, this guy's own opinion of his status matters more to him because of his motivation.

He's interested.]

It's interesting you think so. I'd noticed a trend in fiction in which heroes often hadn't the typical motivations to be one, yet were still considered such just fine. I can't be sure it gained any kind of popularity however, as this was twenty five years ago.

Of course, this isn't fiction, so perhaps the comparison wouldn't work either way.

If I might ask, what does motivate you? Respect?

[ jesus christ it is way too dark in there. so Dorian's peering at the camera...

and then proceeds to kind of blatantly stare at Dio's shirtlessnes. and staaaaare.

oh right, a question. ]

Well, I'm certainly not a hero--I just got here as well.

And here I was thinking you were the type to only ask questions rather than speak his own thoughts.

[Oh Dorian, that's exactly what he wants people to do. He likes showing off his dead brother's torso.]

Well, isn't that a shame? What could they possibly want with you, I wonder?

How else can we learn? It's important to hear other viewpoints; they stimulate the mind far more than introspection.

[It's just that he thinks everyone else is wrong.]

I can't just keep quiet forever.

It is foolish to think you can completely expel fear from yourself. You must embrace all the facets of your humanity and feel humility! You think you can conquer everything that makes you crumble? You think you can defeat your instinct as a squealing pig bearing man's attire? What nonsense is that! [Shakes his head, a laugh.]

You've only just gotten here and you start speeches like this. But I will respect your opinion and your desire to strive above the inevitable. It's not saying I think you should sit in your fear and quiver like a rodent. But accepting that fear as part of you is something every man must do!

[Puffs out his chest a little, some light catching a glimmer here and there from his Regalia. No need to show off his massive body though right? It does it for himself, he doesn't need to be forward about it that's for sure.]

Gamagori Ira, sir.

So I've noticed.

[You chatterbox.]

put that away

nobody wants to see that

Chippendales went out of style two decades ago

Heroes get themselves killed. They're ideological and naive. I'd rather have a hundred fighters than a hundred heroes.

[ well good, because there's a lot of blatant staring. ]

I know precisely what they want with me: a guidance counselor at a prep school.

Besides, I find these devices quite fascinating. From the looks of things, much has changed in the past twenty five years.

Ah. So you're dated twenty five years ago? That explains a lot, actually.

[houka inumuta knows nothing.]

["a squealing pig bearing man's attire."

Oh, if there was ever a way to make a bad first impression. Although he doesn't lose his cool, the comparison isn't exactly appreciated.]

Is that so? But you speak decidedly only with regards to humanity. Embracing your flaws and coming to terms with your limits is an effective method of dealing with them, I'm sure.

But, Gamagori Ira...I, Dio, am no human.

Ridding myself of fear entirely is not beyond me.

[The video feed stays, just because he told him to stop.

What a petulant guy this Dio.]

I'd rather not. I'm comfortable.

I'm not familiar. What is Chippendales?

[Now there's an interesting answer.]

So long as you can keep them in line, warriors are preferable. They live to fight rather than protect.

You would identify as a fighter rather than a hero then?

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[Yes Houka, twenty five years ago everyone was bara and shirtless.]

I'll admit, I'm a little out of touch. Is it that obvious?

It seems like quite a lot of effort for just a guidance counselor, unless you happen to be a super one.

[Like a superhero ha ha ha he's so funny.]

[He meant more the trashbag dress and mullet.]

Yes. But don't worry. I'm sure someone around here can catch you up on what happened over the past two decades.

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