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[Ace is sitting and staring, brows furrowed a little. This whole situation has really gotten him frustrated. He went from either dying, or being damn close to it, to this. And while he's absolutely fine with not having his life ended, there's no amount of questions that are unanswered and he's worried for the people left behind. He really did screw up, there was so much he could have done differently, so much trouble he could have saved for those who had to suffer because of his choices and convictions. He's not even sure that his attempt to save his brother worked, and he's not certain he can handle not knowing if those left behind will be okay or not.

It's easier to live without regrets when death is actually the end and you don't have to experience any further consequences.

And now, he's got this second chance but it's overwhelming somehow. He's not going to take for granted a round two at life, but where to go from here when everything is so new and different is exhausting to think about. And somehow exciting too. He's got an idea of what he needs to do, but he's still a little in shock about the whole situation.

After about a minute, he realizes that he's been filming himself, and actually decides to speak.]

Okay, so I'm-[Ace stops mid-sentence, and his head rolls back at an awkward angle. And he starts to snore, while the camera just keeps recording. This goes on for quite a while, unfortunately. And then as suddenly as he passed out, he jerks upright again and blinks. It's a confusing day as is, and narcolepsy doesn't help with that.] Damn. Happened again. Anyway, I'm Ace. If you've got any good information that might help a guy out, I might make it worth your while. [He probably won't.]

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Auggie's a guy und I'll tell you all about him later.

[As for the rest though.. she sighs and for a moment leans back in her seat. Yes, she know's what happen. Namur's told her in detail on one of their trips to the island Marco brought to this place...

And for a moment she looks uncomfortable. This really should be coming from Marco or Namur, shouldn't it?]

I know probably more zhan I should about your vorld from vat Marco und Namur haf told me of zhings. Your fazher did not survive zhe attack zhat killed you. However, Marco did bring his home island here a few months ago.

Zhere's a memorial zhere for him if you vish to pay your respects. But.. only do it if you're villing to see your own grave as vell.

Just don't let zhem know I told you.

Oh, okay. [Not bothered at all, but he's having trouble keeping up with all of these relationships. He's got a lot to remember.

He's quiet when she speaks, and he's tearing up but he looks so relieved that someone was honest with him. He knows this is all his fault, and he won't forgive himself, but he also knows that it would have eaten up at him for ages until he found out.

He's going to have to go and see that grave, and soon.] Thanks. I won't tell anyone. I just. [He takes a sharp breath, and wipes his face hard.] I just needed to know, and it's easier from you than putting Namur or Marco through more.

[She nodded, definitely understanding wanting to know what happened after death back home.]

I vent through something similar in zhe first vorld I ended up in as vell. I just didn't get answers right avay und it left me...vithout closure until I found out.

[He's honestly glad that she's a part of his family now. This isn't the bonding he'd prefer, drinking and fun is way preferable, but her honesty means so much to him. And while his heart is aching and he wishes that he didn't have to deal with this at all, he also gets to go further from here. And do better than last time, he won't force his choices to hurt the people he loves anymore.] It kinda eats at you, doesn't it? I mean, it hurt. I couldn't even sit still, when I didn't know.

Yes, it does. It left me vondering if zhere vas something I could haf done differently to survive.

[In the last few years, she had to really think about what happened and even begrudgingly admit she deserved everything she got and the spiral she ended up in afterwards... a very destructive spiral that left her pretty damaged mentally.]

But, zhere is a difference between us. I deserved vat I got. Somehow, I get zhe impression zhat you didn't.

Yeah. You can get that impression, but I deserved it. If nothing else because I dragged so many down with me when it happened. [He feels like pacing now.] But this is a fresh start, and I'm gonna do things right.

[She shrugged slightly. Rip wasn't about to get into an argument over who deserved their death more. It was pointless and go nowhere.]

Vell, good. It's already taken you a shorter time zhan it did me to realize zhat so, congratulations on zhat.

[She smiled slightly.]

It took me a few years und a bit more damage before I came to zhat startling realization. Now, zhe queston is.. how are you going to do zhings right und vat are you going to do vith your fresh start?

[It was never going to be an argument. He just felt like putting it out there, he's hardly innocent. But he does think that in the end, he's lucky. He might have fucked up, and badly, but how many people get this chance?]

Well, I'm gonna start with just trying to get my bearings. Because this is a mess to figure out, even with all the good going on. But from there? I guess as long as I'm living freely I'll be okay.

[In any case...Rip wasn't about to tell her new 'brother' just how horrid she's been in the past just yet. Though, he'll probably figure it out if he ever sees her in a fight.]

Zhat sounds almost like a plan~. But, it is a good start. Zhere's a lot of freedom to be had here. Zhough, I'd suggest not causing too much trouble.

Or at least if you do, don't get caught.

[He might just like her more if he sees her in battle.]

Yeah, I'm gonna try to play nicely. [He grins, nicely for him at least. He's got a violent streak and a penchant for finding trouble. So all in all, he's not going to be entirely well behaved.]

[Definitely. Especially if she has a gun in her hands.]

Don't try to hard~.

[She can already guess he has a violent streak and penchant for trouble, just like the the rest of them. Rip's come to realize that it's a family trait they all share in one form or another. Besides, being well behaved was hardly any fun.]

Ozhervise you vill never have any fun.

And what's life without a little fun? I mean, there's a saying about all work and no play.

[He's trying to turn over something of a new leaf, but he was raised into violence with a heart that was hardened first and had to learn to be soft. Some things just won't go away, no matter how good his intentions are.

His world decided he was a demon, and he learned to be hard because of it. And no amount of love really fixed that defensiveness or need to fight.]

It makes you a razher boring person~.

[She snickers softly and relaxes in her seat.]

I should take you hunting vith me sometime. You might enjoy it.

[She can understand being raised into violence.. Her world wasn't exactly a nice one and Rip had been born into war time and even fought in one of the most horrific wars her world had ever had at the time...

Rip knew she was a monster and took pride in it. She chose to be that monster for her own reasons right up until she died. Then things changed and well, now she was here.]

Or at least come to vork vith Namur und I some night. Zhere's always a few fights per night to break up.

Hey, I'm down for both. It's not like I've got anything getting in the way now. My schedule is open.

[He's itching to test out his powers post death anyway. He's not sure why he has them at all, it doesn't make sense, unless maybe he didn't die and just... was dying. Maybe being in process of dying was enough to not lose his flames.]

Vonderful~. Ve should be heading to vork tonight if you vish to follow us in. Namur runs und owns Jolly Eddy's. I'm his assistant manager und tend to do a lot of zhe papervork.

[By now he's probably heard of Namur's 'escort' service. ]

But, I'm alzo not opposed to taking a few assignments und potentially breaking hands vhen needed. It makes taking zhe customer service complaints hilarious.

[There's a while between video responses, in which he's gotten information and he's absolutely now aware of that reputation. And he's not sure he wants to tag along anymore.] ...You get customer complaints? In that kinda work?!

[She's well aware that there's time between video responses. It was enough time for Rip to get ready to head into work, dressed in one of her usual suits with her hair pulled back to the nape of her neck with a gold clip she bought somewhere.]

Vell, yes. Vhen ve're too rough vith a client or zhey think ve didn't do a good enough job protecting zhem on zheir vay home from zhe bar..

[Pause...]

Exactly, vat kind of business do you zhink zhis is??

Wait, so you even take the clients home? Shit... That's... service? [Namur really takes prostitution and pimping to a new level. Back home, he'd heard stories from his brothers about port visits to seedy little spots. Where you'd visit a girl, maybe take her out, but otherwise it was all rough times in a building set up for it. He'd never done it, he'd never been interested, it bothered him a little. But he wasn't going to judge anyone for it.

Still, it seemed rough and unpleasant to him. And he sure as hell couldn't imagine one of those girl's bosses walking a client back home or keeping him safe.]

I'm not judging, I guess you guys fill a need. But hell if I expected it. [Fidget, fidget, red faced embarrassment.] Everyone's gotta make a living, but I don't think I can do this. It's just not for me.

I guess if you're gonna run a brothel and escort place, you might as well go all out. [Because the cute blonde was totally an escort, and he doesn't know how to feel about this.]

[...The more he says the more neutral Rip's features become and there might be a slight tick of annoyance as she quickly realizes just what kind of 'escort service' he thinks they run. ]

For zhe love of... Ve are not zhat kind of escort service! I don't now just how many times I haf to spell zhat out for people or how many hands I haf to break to hammer zhat point in.

[She leans back and grumbles softly as she pinches the bridge of her nose.]

I swear, I should haf never of left Namur do zhe advertising.

Ve are a security escort service. Not a brothel or sex escorts. Namur is most definitely not a pimp und I most definitely do not sleep vith people for money. Neizher does Rowan or any of zhe ozhers.

[He looks even more sheepish and embarrassed now.] I'm sorry, I was talking to this girl, and she said she was an escort and I guess I got the wrong idea. I didn't know it was like... [He gestures nervously.] Body guard stuff? And I never thought you were sleeping with anyone! I thought you were beating up clients that slept with someone!

I don't know vat's vorse, you thinking Rowan vas zhat kind of escort und not me or just zhe fact zhat you assumed.

[Ace might want to tread carefully here...]

But yes body guard stuff. Rowan may be a curvy beautiful blonde, but, she's a powerhouse in a fight. Most verevolves are.

[And cuddly..]

Just like vampires are. Besides, I only beat up zhe clients zhat decide to get handsy vith me. I'm very happy in my relationships und don't feel like fucking around vith people I barely know.

You didn't say that you were an escort! You said you dealt with customer complaints! And I-[Ace sets the camera down, and leans it up against something so that he can bow and have it seen. See, he's a very polite young pirate who feels bad about this.] It was a misunderstanding. Sorry that I got the wrong idea.

[She sighs. Ace, you're lucky you are polite and an adorable little brother. That's the only thing saving his ass from one of her bullets right now.]

I'm zhe Assistant Manager. I deal vith scheduling, customer complaints und keeping our massive idiots in line, Namur included.

Und occasionally I take zhe odd assignment vhen ve're busier zhan usual. Ve do security escort around Everglade since it iz dangerous for people after dark.

....Und Apology accepted. Now zhat you know vat kind of business ve are, I hope you von't make zhe same mistake again.

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