Detonated 4th Wall

[nameofexorcist]

It appears that the population has greatly expanded again.

Remain calm... the last thing Discedo needs is people panicking.

Comments

[hellfire_gouka]

A place only known as the City... everyone who arrives there does so without warning or memory of how they got there... not too different from here, I guess.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[The City...?]

Someone else mentioned that place to me as well.

[hellfire_gouka]

[A bit surprised] Really? Who was it?

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

A scientist known as Lloyd Asplund.

[hellfire_gouka]

So... Lloyd's here too... [How strange. And he seems to remember the City, unlike Kresnik--so just what exactly is going on?]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

...You know of him as well?

[hellfire_gouka]

Yes... not very well, but he's been--or, had been--in the City for a while. Almost as long as... ah... "you", I guess. [This is getting hard to explain.]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

What is my relation to you in this "City?"

[hellfire_gouka]

W-we're... ah... [thinks about saying "it's complicated" for a moment, but stops himself.] a-acquaintances.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

...Acquaintances?

[hellfire_gouka]

Yes... we met when you arrived, but... we haven't really... talked all that much.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

I see. [Thinks that this is totally normal]

If you have any further questions about Discedo, I'll inform you.

[hellfire_gouka]

I... Is there... anyone who wouldn't mind helping a disabled person?

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

There are many who would assist you.

[hellfire_gouka]

I... [Pause] R-right. [What--was he hoping Kresnik would offer? Stupid... he has more important things to do than help a blind boy find his way around.]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

...I'll assist you as well, Shinju.

[hellfire_gouka]

N-no, you probably have more pressing things to deal with... D-don't worry about me.

[As if his expression gave any indication of him being alright.]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

If you require help, then I will aid you.

[hellfire_gouka]

... right... Thank you.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

Discedo is dangerous for someone with no means to defend himself.

[hellfire_gouka]

[Sighs] ... nothing different from the City, I guess.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

I'll situate you in an apartment now.

[hellfire_gouka]

O-oh... a-alright. Thank you...

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[And he starts walking off]

[hellfire_gouka]

[F-follows]