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[prophesiedone]

You know...

I feel a rare opportunity was passed up. I'm not hunted nearly enough.

[Anakin.]

In fact, I don't need a stupid list. I'm looking for volunteers. I'll even return the favor if you like? It's only polite.

[Don't target innocent people; target assholes like him. He's fine with it. It will be comforting because everything in his life is upside down and has ceased to make sense.]

My name is Anakin Skywalker for those who have forgotten. Contact me anytime, day or night.

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[utulien_aure]

You could have just gotten into an argument with the Null, like the rest of us.

[Not that Fingon got into an argument. Fingon thinks he was being very reasonable about the whole thing.]

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[prophesiedone]

Then it would feel like charity. [What are you saying, oh great Sith Lord?] The Null should know of me by now.

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[utulien_aure]

As they're monitoring the Network, they probably already do. That doesn't mean you can make them afraid of you right now.

[That was light; the next part is intent.] You'll call if someone takes you up on this?

[It's a request. Technically.]

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[prophesiedone]

If I can't encourage fear in them then I'd at least like some acknowledgement. [That's his version of respect.]

Why? [He looks genuinely puzzled.]

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[utulien_aure]

It's not the moment for that, I think. Not yet.

[It's not that your desires are invalid, Anakin, it's that you're not going to get much attention for daring them at the same time as the rest of the cave.]

We can't make it to them, and something that affects them directly is the only thing they'll acknowledge.

[Because even the best warriors have unlucky days- but Anakin's mortal, and twenty three besides. That he won't listen to.] Because my cousins will be so very upset if you're hurt, and this will comfort them.

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[elegant_and_proud]

You'll have to pardon me for declining to commit fratricide.

[She's teasing him, but really, she's got no interest in harming him even if he would be a challenging opponent and fun to fight.]

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[prophesiedone]

[He laughs, not expecting her to comment.]

What are you talking about? When siblings fight, I bet the Null is really happy.

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[elegant_and_proud]

They will have to endure the disappointment, for I have no interest in causing mass amounts of property damage at this moment.

[Most of what she wants to tell him has to be discussed off the network.]

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[prophesiedone]

Maybe later? I'll let you take a raincheck. [Isn't he nice?] I'm glad you're still alive at any rate.

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[elegant_and_proud]

Perhaps. Sparring is certainly an option, too. Although you should know that while ladies do not start fights, we can finish them.

[Brat smile.]

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[wormintheglass]

Bianca, who doesn't trust the network for anything important right now, simply shows up at Anakin's door.

"It's only me. I did enjoy your little show."

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[prophesiedone]

[Well it's not like he's going to complain! He opens the door soon after hearing her, grinning.]

Did you? Think it will work? [He steps back to let her inside.]

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[bythewaves]

As Fingon says - be careful, eh?

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[prophesiedone]

That's not really my motto.

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[bythewaves]

Mm, and that is also another way you remind me of my family. But please, Anakin? You worry Maedhros.

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[prophesiedone]

He should be more worried about you and your family. Not me. I'm used to being in the thick of things.

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[bythewaves]

He is. He also considers you family.

[so_dark_a_road]

[ Laughing. ]

I can relate to that!

Sometimes I wish they'd just attack, so I can start killing their asses. The Null, I mean. Or anybody else who wants to kill somebody on that list. I'm not officially on it anymore, but I will be back on it soon if I have my way.

[prophesiedone]

Curufin, I think we must have been separated at birth. [He can respect a man - Elf - who decides on a goal and is hell bent on achieving it.] How did you get off of it?

[so_dark_a_road]

[ Curufin breaks into a laugh. ] My long-lost twin! I knew I had one!!! But seriously, yes, it's kind of spooky how much alike we are. [ He felt that eerie but welcome similarity of their energies when they had their first conversation. That feeling persists. ]

[ More sober. ]

My partner made a deal with the Null -- they would take me off the list and in return, he would kill somebody on it. Needless to say, I was not in favor of this arrangement, and I tried to stop him.

[prophesiedone]

[He grins at the laughter, blue eyes sparkling.] Spooky? I don't know if that's how I feel about it. [He's glad to know Curufin, Maedhros, Maglor, Fingon... All of them.] I'll do everything I can to protect you.

[He lets out a low whistle.] Love can be pretty bloody. I don't know why he didn't just take to guarding you.

[farmboyjedi]

Volunteers for what?

[prophesiedone]

For hunting me.

[farmboyjedi]

But why? Why would you want that?

[prophesiedone]

Better me than someone else, don't you think?