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Hi, yes, ah... I know there's... quite a lot going on at the moment, and I'd like to help with the whole... removing the infestation from the city, but I've forgotten how to use my weapon. A bit. And just about everything else as well. If there's someone who can- who has some kind of magic, or ability to restore memories, then I would be very grateful. Apparently I sort of died and lost them all, so I'm understandably eager to get them back. I think.

[ It's hard to be sure of anything in this condition, honestly. ]

All I can offer in terms of "why do it" is that I'll be much more useful with my memories back than I am now, so... there's that.

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Someone told me so, and as that's all I have to go off of, that's the working theory.

[ She doesn't remember dying, though. Thankfully. ]

[Well, that is indeed uncomfortable. To him, there's a couple of clear ways this could go. He could try to be actually helpful, give her her name, the truths of the world, make sure she doesn't eat shit to another Null. Chances are, if she died, she's on their hitlist, and he doesn't think they'd be discerning enough to realize she wasn't aware she should be running.

... Oooooor he could do that last bit and have some fun with it as payment.]

Well, pretty glad I found you then. You're one of my assistants. Been looking for you for days, homie.

Cut that out.

「Taako. no.」

... What's going on here?

[ :l ]

He's lying. You're no one's assistant.

[The tone that comes through is so, so indignant.]

What? Me? Lying? I would never. Literally never. In fact, I'm uh, super offended you even mentioned it.

「dUDEEE.」

You don't get to play with people's minds like this, I will not allow it.

Oh my gods, do you have a single ounce of chill in your entire fucking body.

[What a party pooper!!! But he's not giving up yet.]

I'm here to collect my employee. And help her. Obviously, she can't keep running around by herself like this.

Will both of you give it a rest? How am I meant to trust either of you if I can't remember anything about myself?

「You don't get to judge him without knowing him!」

She obviously can't. But that doesn't mean you get to play with her head.

[Yes he does!!! He gets to judge everybody!! Fight him irl!!!!!]

Hang on sweetie, we're getting this worked out, don't worry about it.

[And then, obviously back at Atem--]

I'm not messing with anybody. I'm helping.

How is that helping?

All right, well, all I've learned here is that one or both of you are liars, so I think I'll steer clear of the pair of you for now.

[ How dare, honestly. ]

Well are you gonna follow her around and make sure she doesn’t wander into a hole?

[This is not fair, uuugh, he had this one in the bag. Rude.]

Look. Babe. I'm just sayin'. We were having a great talk before he came along.

Losing one's memories doesn't mean she's stupid. But whatever... I will step back and you better take care of her, karma does not forgive, Taako, that's all I'm going to say.

Well, now that you've sorted it out, what am I to take from all of this?

[He rolls his eyes, unseen behind the phone.]

Look, you want somebody to help you outta this mess or not? Cuz now I guess I'm committed, even though it's not nearly as fun.

Of course I do. [ siiigh ] What is it you want? Er-... that is, what do I have to do?

[Alriiight, now he can get back in business.]

I'll keep an eye out. Make sure you don't wander into danger or get murdered by robots, because I have wicked cool magic. And in exchange, you, y'know, help me find some stuff. Food, items, easy stuff.

... All right. [ She'll have to see about his magic, but it's worth a try. ] I don't suppose your abilities can bring my memories back?

Prrrrobably not. I'd like to uh, say that I could, but that's healing and cha boy doesn't run that way. I turn things into other things and uh, do cool fire tricks n' shit. Used to have a guy for that but he's havin' some magical impotence right now, so guess you're stuck.

[He just gives a little shrug. He might be able to fix it with the transmuters stone, but it's risky and unfortunately he gives a bit of a crap if she lives or dies, so he won't even put it on the table.]

"Cool fire tricks?" [ That's neat, but not currently helpful in her situation. ] Well... if he ever - recovers, then will you send him my way?

[ It's awfully annoying to be without your memories, you know. ]

Oh, def.

[Not that he thinks Merle knows how to heal memories. If there were spells for that, well... his history would be less fucked on the whole.]

In the mmmmeantime, I'll come getcha and we can get to work. Sooo glad you're okay, bee-tee-dubs.

[He winks, which makes it look like he's not being sincere (even if he kind of is).]

Thank you. So am I. [ Is having died and come back really "okay," though? ] ... I'll see you shortly.

[ Be kind, Taako. Be kind. ]

Sweet.

[Oh, he'll be something. But he's getting at least one good story out of this.]

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