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[youjustlivehere]

[A little screen flickered on and the man looked down with the amazement of a small child who’d just discovered chocolate ice cream. He’d been given a basic run down of the features but even still, the fact that there was a miniature movie screen in his bedroom was impressive. He had to wonder what Ling would have thought about something like this, or even the blond kid Edward and his Brother. Outside of a movie theater the best they’d had was radio and even that was used mostly for news and announcements.]

Oh yeah, I could definitely get used to this [Greed leaned in, focusing on the area that had been pointed out to him as the “camera lens”. Could a camera really get that small? This place just kept getting better. Well aside from the whole ‘stranded without anyone you know around’ thing.]

So, there are people watching this right? [He pulled his face back so that he wasn’t just one large violet eye.] Well then, whoever’s out there; I’m GREED.

[And the man raises his left hand up to the screen, showing off the red tattoo on the back ]

I’m not sure what kind of world this is, but it doesn’t matter, because it’s mine now! [He was brimming with confidence now, but he could almost hear Ling chuckling and commenting on how the Prince was sure he’d grown out of that by now. How making ridiculous claims of ownership to a world he’d only just arrived on was probably not the best way to get people to be friends with him. And inwardly he groaned It’s like you’ve become my damn conscience, and you’re not even here! Damn Prince. He thought petulantly. The thought reminded him though of something else they’d told him while he was having ‘bizzaro world orientation’. He was supposed to find a job. Probably the worst fate he could think of short of having his philosopher’s stone destroyed (again). What were his job qualifications? Oh right, killing things and stealing things. That was sure to get him loads of work.]

Oh yeah [He turned his attention back to the camera, scratching the back of his neck with a kind of strange, almost uncomfortable expression] Apparently, I also need to find work. So if you need anything stolen or killed, look me up. [There was another pause as the man looked up at the ceiling for a moment] Well… I also used to own a bar. So I can mix a decent drink too.

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[backinakidflash]

[Bart is used to unsubtle, but, if this is real, it's the stupidest, most indiscreet thing he's ever seen. All it's missing is a good evil laugh. He's hoping it's a joke though. ]

If this is your world, why do you need a job? Shouldn't people be kowtowing and offering tributes? FYI I won't be doing either of those.

[youjustlivehere]

[Greed really hates logic sometimes. It gets in the way of everything.]

Well just because it's mine it doesn't mean I wanna run everything kid. That would be boring. [The idea of people giving him stuff hadn't crossed his mind before either] And no one asked you to give me stuff anyway.

[the guy waves his hand dismissively and leans back in his chair]



[Can I just apologize for him now?]

[backinakidflash]

[Fffff. There's logical, and there's just basic self-preservation. Bart has the latter, at least. Logic doesn't always factor in, but - in this case - isn't it obvious that maybe you shouldn't go around pimping your leet villain skills?]

So. It's your world. But. You don't wanna rule it, and you don't wanna own everything. You'd rather bust your balls as a bartender, thief, or murderer. Am I missing something here? Am I getting punked?

[youjustlivehere]

Yeah that sounds about right. Mostly the first two since I don't actually enjoy killing. [the way some of my siblings seem to] What it boils down to is I like having money more than I hate working for it. [he considers for a minute] And if punked means something like I'm pullin' yer leg; then the answer is no.

[backinakidflash]

[Bart shakes his head slooowly. Shoulda known by the 'Greed' moniker.]

Maybe shoot for bartender here. The kedani prison isn't a good time. That whole thief thing isn't gonna get you far.

[Because there are a whooooole bunch of people that can see this, bro. And Bart is committing Greed's face to memory.]

[glassesbrat]

[ Yeah, this guy will be added directly to his list of people to keep an eye on. ]

I wouldn't advertise that kind of skill set so loudly.

[youjustlivehere]

[he scratches his chin a second] Eh? Yeah I guess some people would have a problem with that huh. But I like to be honest. Lying's for assholes. Well, bigger assholes than me I mean.

[glassesbrat]

[ Unless you're lying to protect everyone you love. ]

Mm, me for starters.

[youjustlivehere]

You don't look old enough to be hiring someone like me anyway. [he chuckles.] Well...you're not some immortal brat are you? [He's suddenly remembering how his 'older' brother looks so much younger than him as well, it's an unsettling thought that other people like that could exist]

[glassesbrat]

I wouldn't hire you if my life depended on it. I'm a detective.

[alphatar]

No one owns Tu Vishan. [Korra stared at the screen flatly. She had a few conversations about that before, and it was a sensitive topic since the dreaming she had experienced with Asti a few months back.]

AND you’re a criminal? [Putting her hand over her face and letting it slide down was all Korra could do while she wondered what the hell the Emperor was thinking summoning someone like that. But then again, Amon and Tarrlok were there, so she shouldn’t have been too surprised.]

Try looking up Stark Industries or Wayne Enterprises. They might be able to do something. [Not really, in her opinion; but it was an answer.]

[youjustlivehere]

Hey. Bar tending is not a criminal activity. [He gives her an almost insulted expression, then blinks] Oh. You meant the stealing. [to which he just shrugs casually and provides no defense to this accusation.]

Right, right. [There's a grimace as he remembers that he'll have to work for someone here. That was going to be really annoying he could just tell.] Hey thanks for the tip kid!

[alphatar]

I meant the stealing and the killing! [Frustrated, Korra slammed her fists onto her desk which caused some things to clatter over.]

Seventeen, I’m not a kid. [Much more of a snap than an answer.]

[youjustlivehere]

Seventeen sounds like a kid to me. [Still wasn't denying his criminal activities either. What would be the point of that anyway, it wasn't as though he were ashamed] But if it makes you feel better; you're an older kid.

[alphatar]

[An irritated, exasperated groan escaped her and Korra just rested her forehead against the bottom of her palm. It was either give up or get angry. And she really liked her suite, especially the way it wasn’t on fire.]

What’s your real name? [She didn’t believe for a second that wasn’t some kinda of alias.]

[supremefaith]

I'm not so sure how the real sovereign of the big guy would respond to you...er...killing things as part of your résumé. I hear the residents are pretty tough customers too. [Well as far as she's concerned he seems harmless enough, talk was just talk unless you put it into actions after all.] Has anyone offered you anything to eat yet, Greed-san?

[She's not even going to touch the name...it's weird, but she's heard of worse.]

[youjustlivehere]

Yeah most people have problems with that. But it's part of my skill set so-- [he gives a casual shrug. Then the girl brings up food, which is a much more interesting topic] Not yet no. Why, are they supposed to? [He's curious now if there was some custom that he didn't know about, and sits up a little more straight. He doesn't need to eat often, but he likes to.]

[supremefaith]

[Now why'd he have to go and look all expectant like that for? There's really no way to break this sort of thing gently especially since she's quite the food savant.] Well, no. It's kind of a me thing since I cook...and I've been trying to make something gourmet out of the ingredients I have to work with here. [Admittedly there are certain things she's never seen or used before so it's been trial and error.] Food is kind of precious here too so it's not often that I make more than what I need just for myself.

[youjustlivehere]

Oh. Well if yer offerin' I'll try anything once. If not though, it's not like I have to eat too often so I should be fine. [He looks a little disappointed but that expression doesn't last too long as he relaxes back to a more casual feeling]

So what's your name kid?

[bonvivant]

That's quite a bold claim. [Hannibal has already started considering this world his personal little plaything, but he hasn't actually announced it.]

[youjustlivehere]

Yeah. It is. [He seems kind of pleased about that]

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[barebacking]

What a lovely confident man that you are. And not even a little frightened, I am most jealous.

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[youjustlivehere]

Well uh-- Thank you. ['Lovely' wasn't a term he was used to hearing in relation to himself, but that didn't mean he wasn't going to take the compliment.] As for afraid well...fear doesn't come naturally to me. [meaning he's a reckless person who doesn't think things through]

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[barebacking]

You are most welcome. [ He curls some of his blond hair around his index finger. ] Truly? That must be nice. It means that you live happily and without a care... something everyone strives to do.

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[youjustlivehere]

I wouldn't call having to find work 'without a care', but so far this place does seem like a hell of a lot better situation than what I was dealin' with before.