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[nanyang]

Hello? Is this Chishiya?

It's Feng Xin, from the casino. How are you faring?

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[Huh.]

I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?

[nanyang]

This resort can be unsettling. When I last saw you, you hadn't been put into too difficult a situation, but that could have changed since then.

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[Chishiya has this problem where he's not used to people checking in on him, especially people he barely knows (and was kind of a jerk to), so he is just puzzled.]

I'm difficult to unsettle.

[nanyang]

[ meanwhile, there's audible relief in feng xin's voice. ]

I'm glad to hear it. [ he can think of few for whom it'd be true, but he also can't imagine why chishiya would lie about it. ] Be wary of the food and drinks, particularly any associated with any mingling events held here.

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[This might be the most unsettling thing to happen to him so far, why is this man nice.]

Right. Shanks mentioned that, too. It’s not surprising, consider the circumstances.

[nanyang]

Oh, good — you've made allies, too.

[ nod nod nod ]

That's wise.

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Are you surprised?

[nanyang]

[ there's a brief pause. he has a sinking suspicion he should be careful with his answer here... ]

No.

[ hm. ]

Of course not.

[ okay well that's clearly bullshit— ]

You seem amenable enough.

[ nope, should've stopped while he was ahead. ]

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Impressive.

[He sounds more amused than insulted, actually.]

You might be the worst liar I've ever met.

[nanyang]

I don't mean any offense! The circumstances of our meeting weren't exactly ideal, so it makes sense I wouldn't have gotten the best impression of you.

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[Why is Chishiya suddenly reminded of a dog that gets contrite after someone steps on its tail.]

I'm not easy to offend, either.

Didn't I insult you?

[nanyang]

[ this is the part where he says he's not easy to offend either but that's kind of a lie; his fuse can be rather short, if you know where to look for it. ]

Like I said — I was understanding of the situation.

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And what if I'm always like that?

[nanyang]

[ ......................................... ]

Then it's even more fortunate you've made allies.

[dispassioned]

Probably so.

[But now he's gotta ask.]

Do you want to be allies?

[nanyang]

...Oh? That's an option?

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It's a possibility.

[He also isn't sure what other point this conversation might have because he has issues.]

Assuming you can tolerate me.

[nanyang]

I've lived a long time. [ which is to say, he's put up with a lot, and much worse, before. ] I prefer to make allies than enemies, if I can help it.

[ that being said... ]

Are you sure you can tolerate me? Or do you insult even people you don't mind?

5/25

[figured]

have you been to the basements?

[ just going to get right to it. ]

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Fighting giant bugs isn't among my specialties. So, no.

[figured]

neither is it mine, but i know someone who does. technically. it should be safe to explore some places.

interested in a trip?

[dispassioned]

I won't say I'm not curious.

What do you mean by "technically?"

[Does this person know what they're doing or not?]

[figured]

technically they're not a person.

[ they can discuss the definition of what makes a person human or not later. ]

this is the most actionably interesting this place has been. i'll bring us gloves.

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[That is like. The weirdest possible answer to that question. What.

But anyway:]

Okay, sure. What about weapons?

[Chishiya hasn't made himself any tasers or flamethrowers lately.]