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[One of the newest arrivals finds himself laying face first on the cool forest floor, groaning. His body ached all over, but Dist was sure that came with being shot at by a monstrous replica. One that he himself had unleashed. Ugh, what an idiot he was, to let himself grow so desperate and crazed and release that thing, only to have it kill him in the end. That had broke much more than just a few ribs. ...Well, at least it's not raining.

The white haired man musters up all the strength he has remaining and pushes himself up into a kneeling position. He removes his broken glasses and 'tsks' at them. Useless... The glass was broken. Damn that...that impostor! Dist winces and massages his chest. Most of the pain was fading there, but, oddly, his back hurt the most.

Before inspecting why - he just tacked it on to being dead - he cranes his head up and looks around at the trees around him, scowling.]

Tsk, this isn't exactly what I had envisioned of Hell. Fire and brimstone and all that... Agh, damn this pai--[Dist hisses and recoils his hand quickly as it passes over his shoulder and brushed up against his wings. His eyes widen and a bitter smirk spreads on his lips as he looks over his shoulder and spies his wings.] Well, now. This certainly is a surprise. Someone's idea of a joke, perhaps, if even Hell won't take me.

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It looks like it's that way for most people who return to Luceti. I take it someone has already shown you the guide?

C-Correct... I have read it thoroughly. [Well, he did, until he found Gelda's name in it. After that, he kind of stopped and stared for a few minutes. But that's not important.] I'm heading towards the village now. The quicker, the better, if you ask me.

Do you need any help finding your way around when you get here? [Sure the guide has a map, but Ion wants to be helpful! ...even if it is Dist!]

[Well, that's certainly a surprise. Dist blinks, and kind of stares into his journal a little. He's really not used to people being kind to him. Though Ion always had been open-hearted to everyone.]

I believe I can manage on my own, though I appreciate the gesture. You should worry about yourself, Fon Master. How is your health?

I am doing well. Thank you for asking.

[He pauses for a moment.] Ah, this might sound like a rather odd question, but... what's the last thing you remember before being here? Most people tend to come from different time periods, after all.

[Dist huffs. Blush, what blush? You need to get your eyes checked.] Good, we can't have you collapsing in the street or anything of the sort.

[Oh, Yulia. Dist takes a long moment to consider his question, and goes for being as vague as possible.] I had been attacked by a monster close to Mount Roneal. What of you, Fon Master? [Dist isn't exactly willing to say he was going to die. He never had a problem with the boy, really, just following orders.]

A monster...? [Dist's vagueness is a success! Except Ion still has no idea when that would have been; before or after his own death. Regardless, Ion has no reason not to answer Dist's question honestly ~~because Dist is a big boy and he can handle it~~.]

I arrived here shortly after my death.

Edited 2010-04-22 02:55 (UTC)

A monster. [He pauses and looks a little relieved. So Ion knew of his death, that made things a little easier. Dist doesn't exactly know whether or not to feel sympathetic or not, considering his meddling had pretty much resulted in the young man's death. Regardless, it's only polite, and Dist never had anything against Ion personally, so--]

My apologies, but I suppose it's better for you and your little friends that you are aware of that.

[~~Oh man it's true deep down Dist is a good person, Jade owes him $20 ok no.~~ Dist's sudden apology was rather unexpected, and for a moment it seemed to show on his face. Soon enough, however, he smiled.]

Yes, you're right. So far it seems like most people here from Auldrant are from a time ahead of myself, even though I've only been here a little over a month.

A month? [A month of living after he passed away. And he even sounds like he's in good health, too. Dist really has much to discuss with these Malnosso people, if he can contact them.] I take it you've settled in well then, Fon Master. Have you experienced any of the, ah...'experiments' mentioned in the guide? I'd like to know exactly what I'm getting into, and expect the worst...

[Because, from what he read? These things are completely random and just plain bizarre sometimes. Not to mention humiliating.]

The experiments? Ah, well... I guess I was lucky to arrive when I did. Last month, there was no Luceti-wide experiment. Although, there are still the individual experiments... [His voice trailed off a bit. He didn't like talking about that.]

...at least the experiments only last a week, from what I have heard.

[Dist let the silence linger a little. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't at least a little concerned about those experiments. 'Kidnappings' people called them--and Ion being such a weak replica, too... And then there was Nephry and the Professor, too. This really was a troublesome place.]

I see...then you should be doubly careful, Fon Master. Your pension for getting abducted is rather high, if you recall. [Mostly because of himself, the other God-Generals, and Van, but still. Dist's not apologizing just yet.] Though I'm sure your little friends would come to your aid.

I'm well aware of the dangers here... but thank you, Dist. For worrying about me. [Dist gets a smile!]

And you're right. If anything were to happen, I'm certain Anise would help me. [Even though there really isn't much one can do when the Malnosso are kidnapping you, from what he's heard.]

[Dist twitches and ~~because he's a total tsundere~~ huffs, pointing accusingly at the journal. This must look like such an odd sight to anyone else.] I-I am not worried about you! I was just implying not to get into trouble because no doubt someone would blame me for it!!

[vjjvkc that smile! Dist bites his knuckles, frowning when he realizes his gloves aren't there - a bad habit, biting his gloves - and looks away.] As a Fon Master Guardian, she had better! It's her job.

Regardless, I am thankful anyway. [Ion is used to dealing with tsunderes, and so naturally he disregards everything Dist says.

And his smile isn't going away just because you aren't looking, Dist.] Well, she doesn't really have a reason to do so in Luceti. It's not like she could be punished for not doing her job here. But I'd like to think she'd protect me anyway, because she's my friend.

[Auuugh, Ion, you are noxiously sweet. Dist grunts and looks away as he talks, frowning. He's not exactly one to talk about 'friendship', Ion. Dist's not very fond of that word as much as you seem to be.] Of course, of course. See to it you keep you little friends close, then.

Thank you for the conversation, Fon Master, but I really must be on my way, now.

[OOC: Also I was wondering if I had permission to have Dust live with you all? Nephry offered IC, and I talked to Peon and Anise's muns and they have no qualms about it. Just wanted to get full permission before anything else. |Db]

Edited 2010-04-26 01:26 (UTC)

[[ooc: Of course! They can all be a happy familyyy~ 8D]]

[~~Ion just wants to be your friend Dist, don't be such a tsundere. <3~~] Ah, alright. I hope you manage to find your way around, Dist.

Edited 2010-04-26 03:04 (UTC)

[OOC: Awesome, thanks. |D Hahaa, a big, happy, dysfunctional family.]

I can easily take care of myself, Fon Master. Good day. [Nothing more, nothing less. Dist closes his journal, feeling a bit awkward after talking to someone he thought had been dead for a few months. And for being treated so kindly, especially since they had been enemies before. This...was definitely going to take some getting used to.]

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