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thenearshore2017-05-04 11:40 pm
cyberfly) wrote in thenearshore2017-05-04 11:40 pm
[closed] welcome to the machine
Who: Nagi, Crawford, Scully
What: A new addition to the household
When: July 11
Where: Coeus's temple
Warnings: n/a
Perhaps this moment was inevitable. It was happening all around him. People, shinki, gods, disappearing. Sometimes reappearing, but changed. He'd seen the rubble left behind by the gods who vanished. Nagi had a contingency plan, but did not realize the moment to call upon it would come so soon.
He gathers himself together and returns back to the decimated temple to see it for himself. Nothing is left that is salvageable. Fortunately, he never kept much there that he can't recover from his back-ups. Any respectable programmer keeps their most important data in secure locations. He heads to his safe house to confirm his inventory and figure out his next move. An unattached shinki (or god, for that matter) is defenseless against ayakashi. He will have to avoid the Near Shore for the time being. Maybe he should track down Hakkai and see how his investigation is going. Or find out what Schuldig is up to ...he still owed Nagi for the guns he procured for the guy. What he needs now is information.
It's very late by the time Nagi finally sleeps.
And it feels like only seconds later when he snaps awake. Immediately, he knows something is terribly wrong. He wakes up in a place he doesn't recognize, which is never a good thing. Nagi isn't a deep sleeper, so he's either been drugged or magically teleported without his knowledge. Either way, he's very alarmed and quite put off.
Some people might think of escaping the moment they realize they've been abducted. Nagi takes a few moments to collect himself before getting to work. There's no use in panicking after all, and there's plenty of information that can be gleaned if you know where to look. He begins his investigation of the room, carefully taking note of all the furnishings and objects, looking for surveillance devices and other tech that might give some hints as to what is going on. He then checks the door, finds it unlocked, and goes from there, down the hall, door to door. He finds more bedrooms, all of them rather spartan and very immaculate (much like his own...hm).
If there are cameras or listening devices/motion sensors, they are so well hidden that even Nagi can't spot them. Maybe this is a test? What other reason would there be to abduct him? He checks another door and finds it locked. He sets his hand on the knob and concentrates, nudging the intricate mechanisms inside to shift just enough to open...
What: A new addition to the household
When: July 11
Where: Coeus's temple
Warnings: n/a
Perhaps this moment was inevitable. It was happening all around him. People, shinki, gods, disappearing. Sometimes reappearing, but changed. He'd seen the rubble left behind by the gods who vanished. Nagi had a contingency plan, but did not realize the moment to call upon it would come so soon.
He gathers himself together and returns back to the decimated temple to see it for himself. Nothing is left that is salvageable. Fortunately, he never kept much there that he can't recover from his back-ups. Any respectable programmer keeps their most important data in secure locations. He heads to his safe house to confirm his inventory and figure out his next move. An unattached shinki (or god, for that matter) is defenseless against ayakashi. He will have to avoid the Near Shore for the time being. Maybe he should track down Hakkai and see how his investigation is going. Or find out what Schuldig is up to ...he still owed Nagi for the guns he procured for the guy. What he needs now is information.
It's very late by the time Nagi finally sleeps.
And it feels like only seconds later when he snaps awake. Immediately, he knows something is terribly wrong. He wakes up in a place he doesn't recognize, which is never a good thing. Nagi isn't a deep sleeper, so he's either been drugged or magically teleported without his knowledge. Either way, he's very alarmed and quite put off.
Some people might think of escaping the moment they realize they've been abducted. Nagi takes a few moments to collect himself before getting to work. There's no use in panicking after all, and there's plenty of information that can be gleaned if you know where to look. He begins his investigation of the room, carefully taking note of all the furnishings and objects, looking for surveillance devices and other tech that might give some hints as to what is going on. He then checks the door, finds it unlocked, and goes from there, down the hall, door to door. He finds more bedrooms, all of them rather spartan and very immaculate (much like his own...hm).
If there are cameras or listening devices/motion sensors, they are so well hidden that even Nagi can't spot them. Maybe this is a test? What other reason would there be to abduct him? He checks another door and finds it locked. He sets his hand on the knob and concentrates, nudging the intricate mechanisms inside to shift just enough to open...
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"That was fast."
Perhaps Nagi won't recognize that tone as praise just yet, but Crawford has faith he'll learn rather quickly. Even without his memories, possibly dead, and stuck here in the Far Shore, (wherever that may actually be,) he continues to exceed expectations. Crawford lets his smile slide into something a little more professional, as he rises from the chair.
"I suppose you've already figured out what's happened, but allow me to state the obvious: your former god is no longer among us."
He shrugs, as if to say 'it can't be helped.'
"With that being the case, you're mine now."
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Of course. He wouldn't need any cameras or detectors in the house if he was a psion.
He's not sure how to read that smile or tone of voice. He doesn't sound displeased, however. Nagi quietly closes the door behind him.
"Did you kill him?"
He says this rather monotone, carefully and without emotion.
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"I did not," he responds, as equally neutral.
He's far enough removed from the situation to consider that an honest answer. The violence and bloodshed were entirely on Farfarfello's hands per Farfarfello's whims. He gave no orders on the matter, and even if he did, this current Farfarello is not so inclined to obey.
Could he have stopped it though?
Well, that's a completely different rabbit hole.
Shrugging again, Crawford continues to approach Nagi with a familiar ease.
"If it's a matter you would like to investigate, I'm sure Scully would help you. She likes those types of things. I don't know what you'd gain from it, but it'd be something to do."
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After a moment, Nagi nods. Crawford could be a good liar, but for now he will believe him.
It seemed to be the logical question to ask, blunt as it was. Crawford knew he would be coming, and seemingly wanted this to happen. Nagi had no doubts that he was the type of man who would do what it takes to get what he wants.
What he would have done if Crawford had answered in the affirmative however, he's not too certain. Revenge is such an irrational reaction, and Nagi is not irrational. And his emotions are so muted, he's not sure how to describe them. He was accustomed to Omi, and appreciated him. If he did disappear due to someone killing him, he would like to know.
Scully.
"Your shinki," he says. Yes, of course he knows. Maybe he doesn't know as much as he would like about this man, but he's done his research.
"Is she also a psi?"
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Obviously Nagi's done his research, though there wasn't much out there for him to find. Crawford's made sure of that. Still, Scully's nature is no secret, as Nagi will soon find out.
"Scully a Talent? No." The humor will undoubtedly be lost on Nagi at this moment, but it doesn't mean it's less amusing to Crawford. "Scully's more of a....skeptic."
That may be a gross understatement, but he'll leave it to Nagi to find out for himself. He's halfway certain he has her convinced he's the luckiest person on the planet.
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Though if that were the case, Crawford would probably just dispense with her. Nagi certainly would. He's got no patience for stupidity.
Well, first things first:
"I need a name."
He's not going to go about being defenseless against ayakashi if he can help it.
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"You have a name," he says, then not to be obtuse, adds: "Would you like it now, or are you expecting all that frivolity?"
(Because condescending is so much better than obtuseness.)
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"I want it now."
Crawford might not need a second vessel, but Nagi definitely needs a god. He doesn't like being dependent on a virtual stranger, but it's the only protection he's got. For now.
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Does he sound pleased? He is pleased. Even without memories, Nagi proves to still be like himself. (Which is to say, perhaps a little too much like Crawford.)
With an offhanded wave, and no more preamble, Crawford simply says:
"Riki."
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The name is spoken without flair, and a split second later, the character "離" appears in mid-air in a glowing light. He watches it as it descends and settles on his neck -- the other side, this time. The light disappears. And that's that. Some shinki might find it off-putting to have a god brand you, but not Nagi. It's just a mark, not some symbolic thing that should matter on an emotional front.
He nods. Maybe that's a thank you.
"Do you have any orders?"