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GENESSIA COMMONSPACE
[ The groggy haze hasn't yet exactly worn off this demon hunter here and Nero finds himself crashed on the bed he has in this (temporary) room of his. Arm draped across his eyes, he's about five seconds away from conking out where he hopes when he wakes this will all be a bad dream, when the sound of WHATEVER THAT IS keeps him from doing so. With a scowl, he throws himself off the bed, yanks open the door (and nearly off its hinges oops) and- ]

Hey! You wanna keep it down?!

[ He'll just yell that down the hall to whoever or whatever that is. ]

GENESSIA CITY
[ Moving down the streets with a scowl on his face (not like he ever wears another expression) is a white-haired, sword strapped to his back with a glowing blue arm guy. He's heard the spiel about this place, is annoyed with this whole kidnapped by spirits shtick going on here, and can't remember the last time he actually ate something so that's where he's headed. Or hopes he is.

The first food place he finds, he drops some of those red bills down and asks what he can get with some of this and, as he waits for his food to be brought to him, if you're staring, he's gonna feel that... even address you without looking over. ]

Take a picture, it'll last longer.

[ That, or, he's going to be sitting there at whatever table is available, head in his hands and clearly just DONE with this place already. ]

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[ Wait... is this guy... a cat? Well, he's seen weirder shit before. ]

Yeah? You're not gonna try and make it sound like I'm the special for today, are ya?

[ Aka you're not trying to eat him, right? ]

[He's not the first person to think Ches might try to eat him. Which is ridiculous really. Look at all the bakeries and restaurants here!]

Everyone is special every day.

[He drops the communicator, which somehow vanishes before it hits the table, and jumps over to give the newcomer a curious sniff.]

[ Hey, a guy can never be too careful in a strange new world?

The whole special comment, however, sort of has Nero staring to this ~~guy~~ cat a little strangely before he finds himself being sniffed and he backs up a little. ]

Hey, what're you doing?

[Ches isn't deterred in the slightest! He's use to strange stares; they're the most common types of stares he gets.]

Checking for poison and other cats.

[Good(?) news, Nero! You smell satisfactory.]

Do I look like an old cat lady or something?

[ He should probably feel insulted by that, shouldn't he? ]

You don't look old or like a cat or like a lady.

[He chuckles merrily at the strange question and reaches for a menu. Looks like this one is joining you for food!]

Any recommendations?

Shouldn't you be eating on the floor or something?

[ Cats in chairs, cats on tables... even ones that can talk. ]

[Well that's not an answer at all, is it?]

I'm not keen on floors. That's why I float everywhere.

Float everywhere, huh?

[ That might get Nero to actually look to Cheshire with a raised brow. ]

You like playing the floor is lava a lot or something?

Certainly not! [Oh a frown. What a rare sight!] Lava would be far too stuffy for a cat.

[He still remembers the previous month when temperatures soared to ridiculous-degrees. Was not an enjoyable time of year.]

[ He's about to explain that it's a game kids play but... nevermind. This cat here seems to take things literally from the looks of it. ]

Think it might be that way for anyone if you ask me.

Very true!

[Ah, waiter! The cat receives a confused stare when he waves down a one of the staff with his tail and proceeds order a grilled fish and Darjeeling tea. Nevertheless, the order is taken and Ches rubs his front paws together in glee as he turns back to Nero.]

Do you carry a sword everywhere?

[ Nero's own order, after staring a bit more to this cat here, is a sandwich of some type and whatever's the closest to a coke before he decides to address that question regarding Red Queen, his sword. ]

Can't be too careful when you're dropped in a world that isn't your own.

It isn't too dangerous here. [At least not for a Cheshire Cat.] But we do have regular bounty postings.

[He's going to attempt to jump on Nero's back and inspect the sword.]

[ Ches, no.

When that attempt at a jump for his back happens, Nero spins around with a look of what the hell do you think you're doing and do you wanna get shot coming over his face. ]

Hey! What's the big idea?!

[~~Please shoot him.~~

Ooops, maybe not. Ches pauses mid-jump, which effectively means he's floating at around eye-level, and just starreessss back unfazed.]

I don't believe in grouping ideas by size.

[ Again, Ches, no.

The floating thing, however, kind of gets Nero to stare a little suspiciously. ]

You can float, too?

All Cheshire Cats float.

[Which, for the record, is a much better method of moving around than walking.]

I can also stand on my head.

Oh yeah?

[ Time for some curiosity? ]

Can you stand on your head while floating?

Floating doesn't really make a difference. A headstand is a headstand.

[Ta-dah! How's that for a party trick?]

[ Well, bravo. Ches might have even been treated to a slow clap had Nero bothered to do such a thing. ]

Guess that makes you the life of whatever party you're at.

That must be why I get invited to so many!

[~~Inviting yourself doesn't count, Ches.~~ Now observe as the head reattaches just as easily as it came off.]

Do you have any party tricks, stranger?

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Can't say anything that comes close to that.

[ The arm may glow but it sure don't detach. ~~for now.~~ ]

Well it wouldn't be a trick if everyone could do it.

[A soft clink of glass signalling the arrival of their drinks prompts Ches to return to the table and curl around his pot of tea.]

So what do you do in Genessia?

Do?

[ Nero raises a brow, even gives a cock of his head to the side. ]

Currently I'm trying to figure out what the hell I should be doing for someone who's been kidnapped by holy spirits or whatever.

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