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[When he wakes up, he still believes he's in Nautilus. The last he remembers is going to sleep with Leanne like usual, did something happen? Another storm? Something worse? He can't remember anything else but there must have been something since not only he wakes up in a place he doesn't recognize but he is also wearing his armour.

It's not until he finds the hologram that he understands what has happened, and those sensible to Cosmo, ki or similar energies will most likely feel a huge burst of energy as Ikki's Cosmo rages. To his credit he doesn't damage anything in the area. But it takes everything he has to not do so. Kidnapped again, this time more blatantly and without made up excuses about there having been a call. It was bad the first time, but this time is even worse. Apparently he's not allowed to continue fighting to save Athena and Seiya, nor he's allowed to have a family and a "normal" life.

He makes his way out, with his Phoenix Cloth on and carrying its Pandora box on his back. He doesn't bother to try to use his Cosmo to reach anyone for he doubts that whoever is responsible of this would be so kind as to let him reunite with anyone he knows and cares about. It's not until he reaches the beach that a thought occurs to him which leads him to strip down his armour and shirt, so he can check his right shoulder and confirm that the tattoo that Ace made for him is still there. A red spade (from the cards) surrounded by two flaming wings, one blue, the other orange, and with what seems like a white crescent moon crossing over it, the only thing he has, aside from his memories, to remember his time in Nautilus. It brings some relief to his heart, but it does nothing to calm his temper, so he goes on to strech his joints and muscles, giving anyone watching the video a nice show without realizing it. It's not the coliseum he's used to, but the beach seems like a good enough place to do some improvised training.

It should help to release his anger.]

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Yeah. I guess so. But if you don't find a place or a job and try to settle, it'd drive you mad, or something.

*But she shrugs as she lights up a cigarette - she doesn't know much about moving worlds, especially more than one*

You don't trust your luck?

*She laughs, openly amused*

Then maybe gambling isn't the best idea in the world for you, sweetie.

*She pauses with the cigarette, almost a little confused about his comment - she wasn't used to such manners*

Oh! Right! Then I guess it's nice to meet you too?

*At least she is making an effort to be polite*

That's true as well. Is there any particular place where hiring announcements are made or something? Like a newspaper's section or an employment office.

[He had a job and a home back in Nautilus, though the job was mostly to fill time and don't feel like a burden given that there was no money. Fortunately it also helps now to accepting this new world and the idea of getting a job.]

Would you trust your luck after being kidnapped to other worlds twice? But yes, I'll leave gambling to the professionals. Or at least to those who can win from time to time.

[Ikki's actually not one to be polite, he can be quite rude more often than not... But sometimes he manages to have manners, specially after being influenced by Ace. So he nods, slightly bowing at Faye.]

Thank you for your advice and for answering my questions.

There's both - the newspaper keeps things pretty up to date if you don't want to go exploring for an office some place.

*Faye just grins at his gambling comment and takes a slow drag of her cigarette*

That's a wise idea.

*She nods, again with that curious glint in her eye because she isn't used to people speaking with her so nicely. It makes a pleasant change*

You're very welcome, mister.

Good, I'll see if I can get a copy of it... Huh, is it daily or weekly?

[He knows in his world they are usually daily, but he's not sure if in this world there's enough going to do a daily edition.

He coughs in surprise and shifts uncomfortably, suddenly as if very self-aware, when she calls him mister.]

That's... Ehm... Please, don't call me "mister". That doesn't fit me.

[He frowns and looks away, counting his blessings he supposes he should be glad it was just "mister" and not "sir" or "my lord" like Leanne used to.]

Weekly. At least, that's the only news I ever pay attention to.

*She grins as she watches him in his discomfort and blows out a soft stream of smoke*

Alright, no mister for you. If you wanna be just 'Ikki' then just 'Ikki' is good with me.

*Besides, so far he's been really polite to her and she'd like to keep things that way*

Aside from the network, I guess? Experience has taught me that those things can be as handy as annoying to know what's going on.

[Which reminds him...]

By the way... Are there "strange phenomenons" on this world?

[He's grateful that she grants his request, one of the last times anyone called him anything like that it was Leanne and it wasn't easy to get her to not call him like that.]

Thank you, Faye.

Sure. Aside from the network. Though there are some weird people around, so I'd take time in figuring who you can trust.

*Which is rich coming from Faye, who trusts pretty much no one...*

Weird stuff happening you mean? Like... split personalities and people waking up with wings and scales? That kinda shit happens every now and then. It's a pain in the ass but nothing that people can't cope with. Kinda. You'll be fine.

*Faye nods and smiles lightly, shrugging too*

No problem, Ikki.

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