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[The view is actually settled on his face for once. He's getting better at managing this form of technology. Instead of his room which is usually filled with pillows and a messy bed he's sitting on a couch. The room is rather barren and seems to be filled with only basic necessities. It's a little depressing for Tyki's taste but he's sitting comfortably on it like it is his own.

It's not. It's actually the current residence of Yu Kanda and he's here completely uninvited.]

Now that things have settled down it almost feels like everything has normalized. Well, almost everything. I do apologize if my double has done anything rather damaging either to your residence or your person. I ran into him a few times but was unable to stop him. [Due to reasons he doesn't want to discuss. That would mean giving away his abilities.]

I have just two questions today. One, has anyone been to the bottom of the lake? Two, can anyone understand me? [The second question is entirely in Portuguese. It's more of a curiosity than anything.] And lastly, cigarettes. Annoy Hope for cigarettes and I will offer any favor I can whether it is hunting or trading if you are the one to succeed. In any case, I am bored and will gladly travel with you for company if you have anything to do. I do rath-

[Oh, sorry, were you speaking to the public? Kanda doesn't care. Enjoy that boot aiming right for the back of your head there, Tyki, because this was certainly the face of someone walking into intruders. He won't quite stab his couch, not yet, though his little hole in the ground doesn't provide much room in the way of fighting. He's very quick about getting onto Tyki and getting straight to the point. He doesn't care if his phone is still recording. Doesn't care if he catches the Guard's attention. He just wants the bastard out of his sancuary. Which, of course, is no longer such.]

Get off your lazy ass, get the hell out, and go do your dirty work yourself!

[He's moving quickly off the couch and onto his feet in case that sword does come into play and with a rather bright smile he's holding his hands out wide to make himself less of a threat.] Oh come now, Exorcist. I thought we could have a little chat~♥

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I think there are plenty of people who could benefit from such lessons...and wouldn't it make for a charming end result?

[She is all for bringing a little more class to Hadriel.]

I would like to see it in any case except a few would need large tuxedos. There are some people of great size here. Dresses as well.

[He would like to see if it was possible at least once.] So, where shall I meet you?

The clothing store brings in such a variety of things. It might take some time, but I believe it could be done.

[She might even be persuaded to help, if only because life here is a bit tedious.]

How about near the library in an hour. That should give you time to finish your unexpected visit with your friend.

I could use a replacement coat. I'm afraid the one I have is a little tattered now due to one of their little 'events' recently. Why I started hating jackets, I'm not sure.

[This is why you don't let people with great ideas come together. They get involved.]

It would be my pleasure. I won't keep a lady waiting long.

I will see you in an hour then, Lord Tyki. I look forward to our outing.

Until then, Lady Ikaruga.

[He won't keep her waiting long at the appointed hour. In fact, he's rather early and dressed as a proper gentleman instead of his usual casual clothes. His coat tails are a little tattered but other than that it looks presentable. He really does want to find another coat similar to his old one or at least get this one re-tailored and repaired.]

[In the few weeks she's spent here, Ikaruga has acquired some dresses to wear from the clothing shop. She's carefully selected those that aren't any shorter than two inches above the knee, and most of which are ankle length. One wouldn't think these would be practical for going to fight monsters, but she's also taken care to pick those that do not restrict movement.

She arrives just a few minutes before the appointed time, and greets him with a little curtsy.

It's kind of amusing, really. They look more like people who are about to go attend a ball or formal dinner together, but if one is graceful enough in battle, it can be like a dance. A very brutal dance. Her current dress is ankle length, and she's opted for heels.]

Did you have a nice visit with your friend?

[She's teasing, but she's come to appreciate that there is a certain entertainment value to the network.]

[He'll have to keep his eye out for anything worthy of his own coat that'll suit him the way he prefers to look. He didn't mind casual but when he was out to look his best he wanted to be the very best. He's not out to impress anyone but himself but he had a very refined taste when a noble.

Oho, so they are playing it that way. He'll just offer a gentleman's bow in return and will offer his arm as is tradition. Whether she takes it or not he'll at least eye her over once or twice though he's learned from experience in being here over a year now to check for weapons as well.

He's looking forward to this dance. She's clearly no damsel in distress or at least a good actor if she was.]

Ah yes. Most enjoyable especially when he tried to boot me out of his home.

[That's probably a wise choice on Tyki's part. Although Ikaruga doesn't mean him any harm, she's carried out assassination jobs for her mage guild before. Much as she'd prefer to openly fight her opponents, she does know how to come across as delicate and harmless when she wants to. She can summon her sword through dimensional space courtesy of her magic, so concealing weapons is a non-issue for her.

She takes the offered arm and chuckles a little.]

How unkind of him. Perhaps he felt he needed his beauty sleep.

[He's a little untouchable at the moment but he doesn't want to offend a lady. He tips his head in his second greeting as he lets his hand gently touch her arm so he can just keep it there. He's going to be rather amused whenever she actually pulls it out.

He laughs a little as he glances towards where the tunnels are. They are rather closing seeing as the library was close to the walls of the large Underground cavern.]

It is getting a little later for most people. Shall we?

But of course. Nothing like a little exercise in the evening to ensure a good night's sleep.

[And that's exactly what she considers hunting those monsters: exercise. For the sake of manners and pragmatism, she won't fight anyone here unless it's a consenting sparring match or it's in self-defense. Hadriel isn't an especially large community and they're all trapped here. There's no sense in being on bad terms with anyone unless they prove to be troublesome for her first. They might be useful one day. In the meantime, they're company.

Thus far, she's enjoying Tyki's company quite a bit. It's not every day that she meets a noble who she can talk to about balls, and then plan an evening of exploring monster filled caves with. Refinement and danger generally don't go together. This may be the start of a delightful friendship. She walks by his side with calm, deliberate steps. Outwardly, she's tranquil and seems to be without a care in the world. In actuality, she's paying attention to their surroundings in case something comes at them.]

I haven't had anything tire me out enough to sleep well in a while. Not since I came here.

[If that is any hint of flirting he's not making it obvious yet it was hard not to with a proper woman at his side. Every woman here was rather defensive as if they grew up in a modern world where men were vile and deceitful. Yet he couldn't deny that he was. He tried not to be on bad terms but that first event with Rage had ruined everything for him. He was watched after that.

He's taking them closer to the caves that lead outwards and when he steps inside he's letting his eyes adjust to the dim light. As usual it was hard to see and yet he wasn't entirely blind. There were some lights from glowing fragments here and there.] I can take you as deep as you want to go.

You poor dear. Perhaps this outing is just what you needed.

[There's a slight bit of teasing in her tone of voice, but she notes other underlying implications of his words. The caves are here, and he's familiar with them. But the monsters are not enough? Now she's interested in seeing him in action. If he's bluffing and is secretly afraid, she'd hate to play poker against him.

She's no stranger to moving around in very low lighting. Much as she prefers to face her opponents directly and for them to have a weapon in hand, she has carried out assassinations before, in the more traditional sense. Ikaruga's learned to use her other senses.]

I want to see as much as you're willing to show me.

As always you speak the truth, my lady.

[He hums in satisfaction as he enters the nearest entrance and makes his way into the darker parts of the cavern. His eyes flick occasionally towards moving shadows and from her tone it seems she wants to see something if not something dangerous. He's wickedly good at poker too. He made a small life at times hustling others over a game of cards.

The Bereskarn are more common here than anything else it seemed and already a few of them were emerging with deep growls.] That won't be a problem.

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[When she hears the growls, Ikaruga draws on her magic to call her sword to her. There's a flash of light that looks like a small swarm of glowing pink petals circling around the blade before they disappear and leave the sheathed blade in her hands. The blade is longer than a normal katana, with an ornate red and gold hilt, and a red sheath.

Even at the approach of the beasts, she doesn't draw the blade. She's simply alert.]

It would appear that they're displeased with us.

[One lunges and it is an instant right hook on his part right into its pretty little face. The dark matter blast that follows is enough to bathe it in purple light as its head slides back and explodes. A little messy but he's always one for the dramatic. He doesn't mind showing off his Dark Matter blasts seeing as he was outed a long time ago. He'll keep all the secret stuff to himself.

He hasn't let go of her arm either as a proper gentleman didn't just abandon a lady even if she's more than capable yet the smell of blood stirs two more. It's going to be a lovely dance.]

I would've assumed by now they'd get the point not to bother me when I walk in here.

[With the confident way that Tyki carries himself, she had been expecting him to be capable of defending himself. She's gratified to know that she's right.]

Does Hope revive the monsters in the caverns, too?

[Although she could just let Tyki dispatch all of the monsters, that's simply no fun. She lets go of his arm momentarily. There's a brief flicker of motion and faint glint of light for a split-second, and then one of the Bereskarn is cut completely in half - split down the middle from skull to tail. Before the halves even hit the cavern floor, she's by Tyki's side again, taking his arm.]

That I couldn't tell you. I don't think he does but don't take my word for it.

[Oho, he's watching her intently now when her arm leaves his and he feels the need to just bite the edge of his lip in anticipation. She's quick to draw and just as quick to kill. Definitely not the average woman and much more delightful than the kind he's use to.

He hasn't moved so when he sees those halves slap to the floor wet with gore and blood and yet there she was on his arm again he actually chuckles in amusement.]

He did have a little hunt a while back asking to cull the numbers. He is the one responsible for making sure they do not wander out on their own.

That's helpful of him. It would be a nuisance if they were entering people's homes. I've no desire to mop entrails off of my floor, although I suppose I could offer my skills to others in exchange for their cleaning services.

[She's not bothered by violence and gore, but cleaning up after it? No thanks. Not if she can avoid it.]

This may seem like a bit of an odd question, but has anyone ever tried eating the monsters from the caves? If anyone was ever able to escape the cavern and go on an expedition, it would be useful to know.

It seems like some of the monsters are quite intelligent here. I am use to it in my homeworld if you could call something a monster. I have no problem with clean up. I have other things to do that for me.

So if you ever need a body cleaned up just call me. [Because he won't mind feeding them to his Tease, his cannibalistic golems that look like butterflies, which are now slipping out of his back and descending onto the body to eat the pieces.]

They are edible from what I've heard. [He's escorting her deeper into the cavern now that the monsters seem to have backed off.]

So far no one has offended me enough that a dead body would be a likely outcome...but I will keep your most generous offer in mind.

[She glances back and notes the butterfly-esque creatures coming from his back in the dim lighting. No wonder the swordsman was wary around what appeared to be a butterfly, if they're actually carnivorous. She's curious as to how they came out of Tyki's back, and if they're simply a manifestation of his power or if they're sentient creatures, but those are questions for another time.]

Just think. There could be some new delicacy that people here are on the verge of discovering.

[She doubts the monsters actually taste that good, but so long as they're edible, that's all she really needs to know. Of course, she might test it out on some unsuspecting person by cooking up the meat and watching what happens.]

If there has been someone that managed to tick me off I don't think anyone does know about it. Not that it has happened.

[Though there is the matter of people just coming back and telling everyone over this network of theirs. It was harder to hide here.] I mostly eat fish roasted over a fire but I could do to try something different.

[He's not much of a cook. Not even close. He can cook meat over a fire and that is about it. It's getting rather dark now the further they go in and if not for the big of light his dark matter is providing against his hand and arm it would likely be pitch black. He's just taking her deeper and deeper. There's a shadow moving to their right and he's tracking it. He's learned not to shoot right away in case it was someone else.</small.]

The current circumstances do make cooperation more favourable than conflict, I will admit.

[Killing is only a temporary solution here, and it would need to be done carefully. Plausible deniability took effort. Currently there is no one she dislikes enough to be worth that effort. There are some people she likes, a longer list of those she's indifferent to, and a few who've come across as unpleasant from what she's seen of them on the network, but she just hasn't bothered interacting with them.]

Then I'll simply have to invite you over for dinner one day. We can be adventurous together.

[She's not a master cook by any means, but she's moderately capable. The food she prepares is edible and even pleasant to the tastebuds. It's just not gourmet. As they walk deeper into the cavern, she stays close and is mindful of her surroundings using her other senses. She's listening carefully even as they converse. It's a nice way to spend an evening, really. Good conversation, some exercise, and Tyki's butterfly companions are ensuring there's no mess left behind.]

There is no direct route to completion. No quick way I can obtain what I want to here. Cooperation is a must.

[Yet he was finding cooperation to be a hard thing considering many were finding him someone of danger lately. It was pleasant to have someone he could talk to. Someone that was wiling to listen. Someone like minded even if no doubt a little different. It wasn't just that she was a woman that calms him so. It was that she bothered to hear him out at all.]

It's certainly a shame you are not of my world. I would've liked to have you around on my travels. The next time you feel adventurous, invite me. I'll come running.

What is it that you want to obtain here?

[She's genuinely curious if it's something more than 'a way home', like it was for so many others. He's interesting enough to her that she wants to know more about him. It's not every day that she meets a fellow noble with a similar appreciation and capability for battle.]

I could say the same for you and my own world. You would fit in well with my guild. Although if you joined my team specifically, we would need a new name. Trinity Raven does not suit a group of four.

[Considering she's been with the same team for a little over ten years, it's more of a compliment than he may realize.]

I will be sure to invite you. It's improper for a lady to travel into such dangerous places alone, yes?

[She winks playfully at that. They both know very well that she'd be fine on her own, aside from missing out on the conversation.]

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