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[demonsional]

[Hayden's never posted to the Network all on his own before, so it's a little nerve-wracking. In fact, he's kind of shaking a little as he sits himself in front of his video feed, tittering and mumbling to himself before he actually seems to remember he's recording and maybe he should say something. So then he says a lot, all at once, really loudly.]

Hello I'm Hayden and I don't think anybody should think about bad stuff like murder anymore! Perhaps maybe consider...that people are nice and would not like it! I have met a lot of nice people! Tell me who your favorite people are, please! Let's all talk about our favorites! My favorites are Mister Harlan and Miss Temperance and Lord Mister Sir Hope! Also, also, a lot of others I think!

[Hayden takes a breath.]

Thank you goodbye!

[He reaches for his phone and fumbles with it, but then it's off.]

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[knifecollecting]

[Well, she's been avoiding the network and most people, but...]

You like Hope, huh?

[demonsional]

Yes! I like him very much! He's nice and good and makes me think every tomorrow will be better than the last one! Do you like him too?

[There's a lot of enthusiasm here. He has plenty to spare.]

[knifecollecting]

[Fuck, this kid is a ray of sunshine, isn't he.]

He can be nice. [She shrugs.]

What do you think of Delight? I think she's my favorite.

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[anoshe]

I have yet to talk to anyone here who isn't very pleasant, but I don't know if I have a favorite yet. Your recommendations are a good place to start, though.

[demonsional]

[Hayden remembers this person! They got here at the same time! He was already in a good mood, but he smiles widely as he responds.]

Yes! Please talk to them all, they're great! You won't be unhappy! I think it's good to have favorite people, because...because then...

[He's not actually sure where he's going with this, he has to think about it, rubbing his cheeks.]

You have somebody to think about when you're lonely! Yeah!

[anoshe]

That's a great point. I have some favorite people at home, but here I'm still getting to know everyone.

[Not that that hasn't been fun.]

That's quite a few people to have as your favorites, though. You don't have a most favorite?

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[naw]

"Lord Mister Sir Hope". [said somewhat incredulously.]

That's a lot of titles for one entity. You would probably save some breath if you cut one or two of those out.

[demonsional]

L...

[He stops and starts himself, looking incredibly overwhelmed all of a sudden. You'd think this is, like, a really huge concept that's being presented to him.]

Mister...Lord Hope....Sir.

[No that's the same amount just reworded. Try again, Hayden.]

Do you think that he won't like them?

[naw]

I can't imagine anyone getting offended at being addressed too politely. [granted, she's never spoken to any of the gods around here, but Hope sounds like one of the friendly ones. because Hope.]

Did you ask him what title he'd prefer?

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[thelastjoy]

[The flash of red hair gets her attention, for a half-second Girl thinks it's someone from home, but it's the horns that make her stay.]

Where'd ya get the wicked headpiece?

[Never mind what he's asking, this is more important.]

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[demonsional]

[Head...headpiece? Hadyen looks confused. Like, blatantly confused. He touches the top of his head.]

Um...! Everything that...everything that is on my head I got from myself when I was born!

[Well, his parents, but what does he know about biology.]

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[sciencelizard]

[Oh! Now here's someone she hasn't seen in a while. And hey, she appreciates people who are here to Maybe Not Stab Everyone Forever.]

Temperance, like, uhm-- Brennan? She's really nice. And uh, a co-worker of m-mine.

[demonsional]

Yeah! Yeah! That's her! She's the best!

[Hayden gasps, eyes wide. Clearly, this is news to him that's very, very exciting.]

Wow! What do you do to work? Is it great? It must be so great!

[eyeofthetiger]

[ he whistles ]

Seems like you found yourself a jar full of sugar or are you usually this chatty?

[ not that he minds, but honestly. The kids a bit of an innocent if he thinks this little pep talk is going to change anybody's mind about murdering someone. It ain't like miracles are actually a thing. ]

[demonsional]

I have a lot to say!

[And he very clearly, obviously, does not understand the concept of volume and how to lower it. But...yeah, he's probably had some sugar recently. Like, he'll eat every piece of sugar he gets his hands on.]

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[ghostlocked]

[what the fuck this is so cute he's gonna die.]

Shit, dude. Thanks. You're one of my favorites, too. [It's true. He adores Hayden, holy shit.]

You've been talking to Hope?

[demonsional]

I am?!

[This is great news! He's never been someone's favorite back before! He could scream! He's screaming!]

Yes! I swore fealty!

[Impressive that he knows the word, honestly.]

So I'm his eternal servant now!

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[completelycrazy]

[Oh, right, this kid. Newt remembers him from that weird dream stuff.]

Hey there, little bud. Glad to see you're doing better. [Than in sad dreamtown like two weeks ago? Newt's been busy with science.

But also he's kind of a responsible adult sometimes?] Are your favs the folks here that are looking out for ya? You've got someone taking care of you, right?

[Like, please god. Newt has never met a child more in need of a babysitter.]

[demonsional]

I am doing a lot better now thank you!

[Newt might get the impression that not much phases him for very long. Possibly somewhat unhealthy considering the context of that dream that he saw, but, whatever, right? Live and learn.]

Uh-huh! Mister Harlan gave me a closet to live in!

voice.

[puzzlingly]

「His most favorite people in all the dimensions ever aren't here but... Heh, well, let's do this anyway. He needs it. Kid, this is gonna be long.」

Delmar, Law, Lup, Ravine, Harlan is actually pretty cool, Akira-kun, Matthew, Daenerys, Kain, Lance, Whistler, Rosen... Kate... Curufin, Rhy...

「Hmm, who is missing. He'd say everyone! But no, that's not true.」

Cole, Ellie... Guess that's it for now.

「He likes other people but hasn't talked to them that much.」

[demonsional]

[That's so many people. Hayden can't help being speechless. Well, for a few seconds. Let's not be unreasonable.]

Oh my gosh! Wow! Whoa! You have so many favorites! I like some of those people too but I don't think I've talked to most of them...I should do that now!

[He needs to introduce himself to all so he can find out why they are favorites and then they can be his favorites too.]

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[restinglichface]

Myself, duh.

Next question.

[demonsional]

[Points for the best answer. Ego? Hayden doesn't know the meaning of the word.]

Really? Whoa! Wow! That's amazing! I wish I could be my own favorite person because than I'd never be lonely ever because I'd have myself because I'm so special! My next question is can you please tell me everything about yourself thank you!

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[drabsolutelynot]

[Its...well. Its endearing. Though also a little painful]

I'm afraid a lot of my favorites have gone away. But I will say Lance, Kate, Ellie, Duck, Will, Curufin...

[A pause to think, then he decides to leave it there.]

[demonsional]

[Gone? Gone? Hayden looks sad at the thought.]

I'm sorry that they're gone! Maybe someday they will come back again! I will hope for that for you and maybe you won't have to miss them so much! I don't think I've met any of those people! What are they like? Please tell me!