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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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[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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[prophesiedone]

I'll let you finish it however you like if you beat me. [Open ended victories are very dangerous. But he trusts her.]

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[elegant_and_proud]

It may involve paint, brother dear. Pink paint.

[She's kidding. Mostly. If he's going to give an invitation like that, she's going to let him imagine what she might do with paint.]

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[prophesiedone]

Are you missing my pink hair? And you said it didn't look good!

[Seriously, pink paint can't make his life worse.]

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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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[elegant_and_proud]

Consider it nostalgia.

[Fake memories or not, it's still amusing and Anakin needs a little playful ribbing in his life. Or that's how she sees it anyway.]

Sparring aside, I'm coming to visit you. I prefer in person visits to the network.

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[prophesiedone]

[He takes everything too seriously. If he lightened up, it would help with...a lot. Everything, really.]

You're welcome. I'm on the roof of my house. [Because normalcy. How does it work?] Can you make it up or should I go down?

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[elegant_and_proud]

I can manage. One of the spires might be a bit troublesome in these shoes, but your house's roof is manageable.

[Normalcy? What is normalcy?]

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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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[prophesiedone]

I can help you. [He's likely strong enough to just pick her up.] It's a little cold up here, but I find it bracing.

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[prophesiedone]

Who gets to decide when it's the right time? Is there some sign I'm missing? Or is the potential murder of your family not enough?

[Yeah, he's a little mad about that.]

The best way to try to reach them is to lure them out. The Null likes hurting us, right? It likes to see our pain.

[He scowls and closes his eyes.]

Their names are on the list. That took it too far.

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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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[elegant_and_proud]

Far be it for me to try and stop you if you are determined to be a gentleman.

[She is entirely capable of getting up there, but there's no sense in making an issue of it. Anakin is considerably taller than her and physically strong. Even without the Force he would have no trouble lifting her.]

I will see you soon.

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[bythewaves]

As Fingon says - be careful, eh?

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[utulien_aure]

Anakin, if you know how to get to the Null from here, do share.

[Actually, don't- at least, not here.]

For the moment, this is a war of nerves. You win that war by not losing your head along the way- not to panic, and not to passion. We've fought wars before. We know that.

[And for a moment, the light demeanor dims, and Anakin can see exactly what Fingon thinks. There's a look in his eyes that has all the tension of a drawn arrow, curled and powerful and waiting to strike.]

Much too far. And they will pay for it, soon enough.

[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.

[farmboyjedi]

Volunteers for what?

[prophesiedone]

For hunting me.