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[illusionarytactics]

[Zexion appears on the screen and he does not look happy in the slightest. Although perhaps he should be- he seems to be alive, after all, despite that the last thing he remembers, that shouldn't be the case. His frown deepens. He wants to ask how that's possible, but he's not sure if anyone here will have the answer to that, or if he even really wants it right now.]

Hello?

[He shifts in his seat like he's uncomfortable or unsure of himself. To be fair, he's much more familiar with books than he is with technology, and he's not entirely sure if videotaping himself is a good idea, but it's potentially the fastest way to get information.]

If I'm to believe the information that was given to me upon my arrival, I've arrived in a world that I cannot leave. Is that accurate?

[He did already try to leave via darkness, but clearly that didn't work, or else he wouldn't still be here.]

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Re: O_O

[illusionarytactics]

Fairer sex?

[Zexion laughs at that. Good joke there, Ted.]

The only woman I've ever really spent time with would likely electrocute you for calling her that. And if she's even a fair example of her sex, I would rather not.

Re: O_O

[youfool]

[Well, he's glad Zexion's in a humorous mood; no mean feat given the dearth of feelings.]

Pfha. Thankfully there are others; she needn't be your archetype. Besides, you couldn't have spent all that much time. She quite likes flattery.

Give it some thought. Better yet, call it an experiment.

[He'd see whether piquing Zexion's interest were as simple as the correct jargon.]

Re: O_O

[illusionarytactics]

She may be different with a heart, I don't know. I tend to avoid spending a lot of time with traitors.

[It does in fact catch his interest, at least slightly. That being said, Zexion isn't stupid, and Ted's attempt at manipulating him is rather transparent.]

And you're so insistent because?

Re: O_O

[youfool]

[Traitor? That sounds bad. Then Ted remembers what she would've betrayed and is at ease once again.]

Aheh, well given the nature of your coterie, I can't say I'm surprised. No honor among thieves, and such heartless thieves at that.

Oh, scholastic curiosity, that's all. You're a peculiar case for the subject matter I'm interested in; a rare sample. It'd please me extremely if you'd go along.

[not like he has anything else to do rite]

Re: O_O

[illusionarytactics]

Perhaps, but even thieves have a code of ethics among themselves, and lines that are not to be crossed.

[He raises his eyebrow at the "rare sample" section of the discussion. Zexion gets the impression that Ted plans to go along with this "curiosity" whether he has explicit permission or not.]

I suppose I have little choice in the matter.

[Video]

[youfool]

Man, from what I've heard of your hive, inner conflict could only mean outer peace for everyone else. I'll have to shake her hand next I see her.

But I'm sure we've both had enough of the past; there's a future to consider, the seeds of which we'd best sow presently. Hence, I'm happy you've agreed!

[Or close enough]

Well, I'll see to that, while you see to employment and, hopefully, better lodging.

[He knows some girls are into bums, but hopefully he'll be at least as gainfully employed as Demyx.]

Re: [Video]

[illusionarytactics]

Perhaps you shouldn't make assumptions about situations you know little about. She and Marluxia had plans for a hostile takeover of The Organization. Which, aside from the likely deaths that would've occurred as a direct result- and indeed, when I left had already occurred-

[He clears his throat here, not entirely comfortable. He's not entirely sure if his death was part of the larger takeover plan or something that Axel did completely on his own, but nonetheless, he was a casualty of that effort.]

-would not have been guaranteed to be a positive direction to go in.

[He doesn't say more than that, though, leaning back slightly. He doesn't respond to the "agreement" portion, only raises an eyebrow. He would be extremely insulted if he knew he was being compared possibly unfavorably to Demyx of all people. Please. Timon worked harder than Demyx did, and he basically lazed around all day. At least the meerkat was motivated by the need for food.]

I'll start looking for employment immediately. I would like to keep busy.

Re: [Video]

[youfool]

[He laughs nervously.]

Aheh, that'll learn me for trying to find a bright side for such dark-robed sorts.

[Moving on!]
Good idea! I'll have more business for you yet. Good luck with un-idling your hands; go under the Mercy!

[Only mercy could see him through handling Ted.]