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[ifiwin]

[Amusement is the best way to describe it, and perhaps that's because he's feeling a bit toned down after his arrival, something akin to jet-lag. The gears aren't turning as quickly as they usually are but in all honesty, they won't take too long to kickstart again. Lacking in rounded mental stability though, it's likely for the best that it's at the beginning of his arrival that he makes the choice to sit down in front of the console in one of the cafe's and do a little one-on-one with the rest of the populace. He's bruised on one side of his face and there is a bit of dried blood under his nose but he doesn't seem bothered.]

So this must be the social network of the lost and forgotten, the purgatory attendees, those once still living and those brought back to life like semi-intelligent zombies.

[Feet propped up on the table that the station was sat upon, he leaned back in the chair and gave a small role of his shoulders before crossing his arms, a small smirk tugging at the corner of his lips as he continued on, his voice calm and steady, because if anything for a kid, Gary is good at lying, good a putting on face--and this is one he wears often.] I guess we start with what really matters. Is it fight or flight? Individual people who feel that are the all knowing, self-important members of society spurring the group onwards or good old fashioned team work all around?

If you can't follow--the question is; what are the rules of the playing field around here? Are we split up into teams or is everyone going for the cliched one-big-happy family sort of deal? If it's the latter don't bother explaining, it'll just make this place immediately uninspiring.

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[grigio]

Don't knock semi-intelligent zombies. They're useful and kind of fun to be around.

[...she means this literally.]

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[ifiwin]

[Yeah because that's something you hear with such an honest tone every day. Fair play, his attention is there as he arches an eyebrow.] Do you put them on a lead or something?

I can imagine that if they got out of line you couldn't smack them with a newspaper or anything.

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[grigio]

No. You talk to them about why records are better than MP3s and make them get you airport Pad Thai.

[Sarcasm and honesty, all in one.]

That...is a problem I have yet to experience. But then, my collection of intelligent zombies is exactly one. And I've only known him a few days.

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[ifiwin]

Right.

[Pause and a breath.] Is this some kind of fantasy world you live in while tripping acid or is it a side effect of the giant turtle? Don't get me wrong, I love a good pad thai but I thought their culinary tastes lied more in the consumption of human brains.

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[escarabajo]

Well, that sounded like a mouthful.

[Anyone who uses this many impressive-sounding words, AND calls actual beneficial teamwork "uninspiring", has got to be at least a bit of a jerk. Jaime's immediately skeptical.]

You've got a little something on your face, by the way.

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[ifiwin]

I enjoy words, what can I say.

[He pauses at the last question though and brings a hand up to wipe under his nose. Inspecting the red flakes that linger, he gives a small roll of his shoulders.] Nothing out of the ordinary, likely from the predicament I was in before I arrived in this--well, let's go with purgatory.

I'm enjoying that one.

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[escarabajo]

There's a little problem with your verbose-y [wait, is that a word? that totally isn't a word. ah, well.] logic, though-- unless you remember dying before you came here, there's no way you could be in purgatory. That isn't how it works.

[Someone had to deal with first communion. What can he say-- that stuff sticks in your memory.]

I'd rather not be undead, anyway.

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[ifiwin]

Depends on your definition of purgatory to be honest. It could be completely and utterly a state of mind or state of physical existence. [He gives a small wave of his hand.]

If you want to get down to the dirty basics the Catholic's say it's a state of purification or temporary punishment. A place or condition of suffering, expiation, or remorse, and due to the fact that I think religion is moronic, it's mental.

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[neoguardian]

Personally, I think it's neither.

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[ifiwin]

Insightful.

Are you going to expand on that or just keeping me waiting on baited breath?

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[neoguardian]

Now I wouldn't want you to turn blue, would I?

At the end of the day I think it's about our own interests and the interest of those closest to us...whatever bonds with people we've formed here. The sectors don't battle it out or anything and...for the most part it's kind of a civil thing, but it's not a big happy family. I mean...I guess things could descend into anarchy, but right now it's pretty much a we're-in-the-same-boat situation where you don't have to like everyone, but you play nice...sort of.

There.

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[ifiwin]

That's much better.

[He grins.] So should I take that as there is no awful villainy afoot?

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[andaway]

[Clark gets the feeling this kid would only laugh at Superman and never take him seriously, so he's getting good old human Clark Kent first.]

Teamwork, so far. We're all in the same situation, we all want to figure out what's going on. Most of us also want to go back home, and we won't be able to do that if we step around each other.

...Also, you do know you're hurt don't you?

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[ifiwin]

Ah so teamwork it is then! How's that been working out for you? The good ol' hand in hand?

[He pauses and reaches a hand up to run under his nose, looking at the dried flakes of blood there and sniffing slightly.] Yeah, figured that'd be there. Had a bit of a problem before I came here, but I guess that's in the past now.

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[andaway]

It's working out nicely, thank you for asking.

[The kid is not the only one who knows how to sarcasm.] The problem might be in the past now but that injury sure isn't. You should let a doctor see it, I can show you where the clinic is if you want.

(BACK FROM HAITUS: apologies!)

[ifiwin]

So no snags in the cogs? Not even someone trying to stir the pot without your permission? Interesting.

[A small laugh.] Your concern is heartwarming, really but I'd rather not set foot into any clinic or medical establishment over something as simple as this.

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[ihope]

[What. A. Badass. If Lex were anybody else, he'd be laughing. Oh, boy, you are far from your little school.]

[So when Lex toggles on the video- well, he's looking every bit as chipper and amused as Gary.] I don't think there are any rules set in stone here, tough guy. But if you think a little dried blood under your nose is going to impress anybody at all, you're dreadfully wrong.

video: (many apologies for the delay!)

[ifiwin]

[At least there is a smiling place and please, take him as far away from that place as possible. He'll even ditch the sweater vest if needed--or maybe rip the patch off, who knows.] I like my battle wounds, thank you.

I'll take it as the reminder of the event that occurred before i was dropped into this lovely little realm they say is between dreaming. No regrets.

video: don't worry about it /o/

[ihope]

['Battle wounds'?]

[It's clear he should hate this kid, but for the moment he's just prime entertainment. Lex's smile wanes but there's still a shine in his eyes. He shifts only a little in his seat, leans a little forward.] Obviously. You're showing it off like a trophy wife. I'm guessing you're really enjoying the attention. [And he won't give more than he needs to. So guess who won't be asking about what the big fight was all about. He's got other things to focus on.]

Do you have a name?

(BACK FROM HAITUS: I swear I'm back /o\)

[ifiwin]

[Luckily for Gary, he's used to people hating him and it doesn't really phase him in the slightest. He's an asshole like that and there's really no changing nature; at least that's what he deems it as. Still, he watches the screen, the small turn of his lips up into a mild smirk.] To be honest with you I've not really had anyone find concern asides one individual who seems more like the fatherly type.

Would it make you feel better if I sat here complaining about the sting? [Moving on though.]

Gary Smith, and you? Or should I find you a suitable nickname for your immense lack of hair.

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[flamingshortshorts]

[This guy is a little on the down-turn side, ain't he? Half of what he says doesn't make any sense to him in the first place.]

You know there's a middle in there somewhere, right?

[video] (many apologies for the delay!)

[ifiwin]

[Unfortunately he likes to hear himself talk, but he wouldn't think that about himself, he knows he sounds good.] Middle can be a lot of things.

Care to elaborate or are you going to leave me waiting in anticipation?

[video] no need!

[flamingshortshorts]

[Oh, so the kid's a punk.]

I just meant that people don't have to be "one big family" like you put it to work together when they need to. And splitting off into separate teams can get the job done, too, when it's needed. Why does it have to be one or the other?

(BACK FROM HAITUS: LAST APOLOGY I SWEAR)

[ifiwin]

[How spot on.] You are looking way to deep into what I'm throwing at you here.

It's the concept, not the reality. The whole hand-in-hand thing, it's all going in a positive direction no matter who thinks they are leading it or not. That's the idea, a generalised statement for the books.

video; anon location forever

[beganwithamask]

[Well well well, we've got a tough guy here. Bucky is wholly unimpressed with the tirade, leaning back in his seat, raising an eyebrow at the screen.]

Ain't no playing field rules in war. Last I checked there was no real 'happy family' effort toward anything, and anyone who says there is is lyin' or stupid. People are shit at communicating here.