[People were always asking questions about things happening, both past and present, but they usually had some underlying reason. And sometimes...that reason could affect how much she was willing to share.]
[ She switches to private once she hooks something. ]
Damn right I am. This thing is supposed to have my soul or whatever, right?
[ A total lie - especially if it was just a bunch of randos doing street muggings. The Stalk was packing way too much heat to be any kind of threatened by street kids. But if this lady was providing her a reason, best to just roll with it. ]
[Lie or not, it was still a legitimate concern. She would play along. For now.]
It does.
Ever since we all woke up from the Dreaming Realm, that's where this world seemed to decide to keep them. Hey, consider yourself lucky; we used to have to keep them in these lantern things in our apartments. At least, this way, we know where they are all the time and can keep an eye on them.
[True, there were the muggings, but those weren't any more likely than burglaries on any given day to happen.]
I'm just not a fan of people who try to put words in my mouth. [At least when certain others on the Turtle did it...well, okay, it still annoyed her, but they were usually just joking. So they could laugh about it afterwards. She didn't know this person enough to laugh.] I wanted to know because I was curious as to why this is suddenly coming up again.
Say, for example...if a specific incident occured to you that might make you more worried.
[She's not saying anything did happen, but she would be extremely interested to know if it did.]
Well just color me confused then, because I came asking about this after everyone [ Read: China ] told me these cultists were a concern, and now you're leading me around by the nose and giving me the third degree.
I'm not a fan of games, so if you wanted to know that why didn't you just come out and ask from the beginning?
[ He has not been paying any attention to things so-- ]
What is this about souls now?
[ He only has half - his other half having been given to his precious superior - so he knows just a little bit about soul snatching. Not as much as Aya-tan of course but just a little. ]
I know what souls are, actually! I know it's surprising, I don't look it! And I got that one yeah! Though I don't know to what extent it applies to me!
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[People were always asking questions about things happening, both past and present, but they usually had some underlying reason. And sometimes...that reason could affect how much she was willing to share.]
Are you worried about your getting snatched too?
Private;
Damn right I am. This thing is supposed to have my soul or whatever, right?
[ A total lie - especially if it was just a bunch of randos doing street muggings. The Stalk was packing way too much heat to be any kind of threatened by street kids. But if this lady was providing her a reason, best to just roll with it. ]
Private;
It does.
Ever since we all woke up from the Dreaming Realm, that's where this world seemed to decide to keep them. Hey, consider yourself lucky; we used to have to keep them in these lantern things in our apartments. At least, this way, we know where they are all the time and can keep an eye on them.
[True, there were the muggings, but those weren't any more likely than burglaries on any given day to happen.]
Private;
Sounds shitty, for sure.
[ So, The Stalk can't help but notice that this lady isn't actually addressing the original topic. ]
So, are you saying I don't have anything to worry about?
Private;
Funny. I don't remember saying anything like that.
In fact, I'm pretty sure I implied that the best part of having it on your person was so you could keep an eye on it.
Private;
Well, you don't seem particularly concerned about answering my original questions, so it stands to reason you didn't think they are any concern.
I'm sorry, you're coming across a little hostile. Have I done something wrong?
Private;
I'm just not a fan of people who try to put words in my mouth. [At least when certain others on the Turtle did it...well, okay, it still annoyed her, but they were usually just joking. So they could laugh about it afterwards. She didn't know this person enough to laugh.] I wanted to know because I was curious as to why this is suddenly coming up again.
Say, for example...if a specific incident occured to you that might make you more worried.
[She's not saying anything did happen, but she would be extremely interested to know if it did.]
Private;
I'm not a fan of games, so if you wanted to know that why didn't you just come out and ask from the beginning?
Private;
[This was going absolutely nowhere fast.]
Look, I'll make it even easier for you: did any of them attack you recently, or is this just fishing for information?
Re: Private;
If you don't know anything don't waste my time.
Private;
[There was silence on Zatanna's end as she had to step away and take a few deep breaths. When she returned, her tone was flat and even:]
Alright then. I won't.
Good luck finding out anything with that attitude.
[And with that, she hung up. So not in the mood after recent events.]
Re: Private;
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What is this about souls now?
[ He only has half - his other half having been given to his precious superior - so he knows just a little bit about soul snatching. Not as much as Aya-tan of course but just a little. ]
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You got the orientation on the gem things, right?
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