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[ well once we've all had some time to simmer down after THAT whole fucking situation, danny's gonna track axel down around the konbini ]
So...nice rabbit charm you have there. I noticed it earlier. Where'd you get it?
So...nice rabbit charm you have there. I noticed it earlier. Where'd you get it?
...
[ Axel actually has a fiery personality, so even though he wasn't doing much screaming, he looks kind of like he wants to pitch a fit.
But even so he will not take it out on Danny. He laughs a little, though. ]
I didn't expect you to stroll up to me and ask that. Before I answer, I wanna know why you're curiosity about that even with everything that's happened today.
[ Axel actually has a fiery personality, so even though he wasn't doing much screaming, he looks kind of like he wants to pitch a fit.
But even so he will not take it out on Danny. He laughs a little, though. ]
I didn't expect you to stroll up to me and ask that. Before I answer, I wanna know why you're curiosity about that even with everything that's happened today.
[ he shrugs ]
I wanted to ask you about it once I noticed it. Whether I do it tonight, tomorrow, or some other time...it doesn't really make a difference, does it?
I wanted to ask you about it once I noticed it. Whether I do it tonight, tomorrow, or some other time...it doesn't really make a difference, does it?
[ He's having trouble unwinding and it shows, he guesses.
Axel begins to take a walk making a 'come follow me gesture', or not. Up to Danny. ]
Rabbit did, since you're curious.
[ He did say he'd say afterwards. ]
How're you feeling after all of that? Everything went straight to hell for a moment there.
Axel begins to take a walk making a 'come follow me gesture', or not. Up to Danny. ]
Rabbit did, since you're curious.
[ He did say he'd say afterwards. ]
How're you feeling after all of that? Everything went straight to hell for a moment there.
[ ...where are we walking to, exactly...danny is looking around cautiously ]
I mean, I wasn't in any danger myself, so...tensions were high but it's not like I was at risk. Mostly just annoyed I couldn't do anything about it without my power.
...so you're saying Rabbit gave you the charm?
I mean, I wasn't in any danger myself, so...tensions were high but it's not like I was at risk. Mostly just annoyed I couldn't do anything about it without my power.
...so you're saying Rabbit gave you the charm?
I'm saying that, yeah.
[ To the arcade, where the gates of hell start to open even as we speak.
...
I'm kidding, it really is just the arcade. ]
Anyway, that makes two of us.
You up for playing some games?
[ To the arcade, where the gates of hell start to open even as we speak.
...
I'm kidding, it really is just the arcade. ]
Anyway, that makes two of us.
You up for playing some games?
[ huffs a little ] I guess, if you want to.
But just so you know... [ pulls a little tiger charm out of his pocket! ] I've got one too. So I guess that makes two of us on two counts.
But just so you know... [ pulls a little tiger charm out of his pocket! ] I've got one too. So I guess that makes two of us on two counts.
Yeah, I do.
[ Distractions are going to be all the rage, but he spots the tiger charm coming out, which makes Axel brighten up a little.
More towards the arcade they go! ]
That really does make two of us on two counts. I can't say I was expecting that, but I'm guessing Tiger was a bud and handed you that.
[ Distractions are going to be all the rage, but he spots the tiger charm coming out, which makes Axel brighten up a little.
More towards the arcade they go! ]
That really does make two of us on two counts. I can't say I was expecting that, but I'm guessing Tiger was a bud and handed you that.
Yup. When'd you get yours, anyway? Was it just this week?
[ aaaaand we enter the arcade! Danny just kind of looks around absently, not really sure what to do or where to go in here. never has a teen been this awkward inside an arcade before ]
[ aaaaand we enter the arcade! Danny just kind of looks around absently, not really sure what to do or where to go in here. never has a teen been this awkward inside an arcade before ]
About a week ago. [ Week 2 ] What about you?
[ Axel directs him to one of those games where there's a platform arcade game. For two players.
Making the absolute particulars vague for ease. ]
[ Axel directs him to one of those games where there's a platform arcade game. For two players.
Making the absolute particulars vague for ease. ]
Huh. Two weeks ago, for me.
[ yeah, sure, this is A Game, danny will follow axel's cues and go along with it ]
[ yeah, sure, this is A Game, danny will follow axel's cues and go along with it ]
[ Let's gooo ]
And just like that, two's a reoccurring coincidence once again.
...Here's to hoping next week's a bit more easier. No bad reason to hope for the best, right?
[ Gotta dodge those projectiles. Axel is good at instructions, at least. ]
And just like that, two's a reoccurring coincidence once again.
...Here's to hoping next week's a bit more easier. No bad reason to hope for the best, right?
[ Gotta dodge those projectiles. Axel is good at instructions, at least. ]
...we'll see. I don't know how much this place does "easier," just "new flavor of terrible."
[ Danny dodges a few, but absolutely eats it on some others, his HP lowering by quite a bit. He frowns at the game. ]
[ Danny dodges a few, but absolutely eats it on some others, his HP lowering by quite a bit. He frowns at the game. ]
[ He snorts in actual dry amusement. ]
I'm surrounded by cynics.
[ But he doesn't mean it in a rude way. People like that keep things in reality, because this place really is like that. ]
...You'll get the hang of the game sooner than later, though.
I'm surrounded by cynics.
[ But he doesn't mean it in a rude way. People like that keep things in reality, because this place really is like that. ]
...You'll get the hang of the game sooner than later, though.
[ danny fails to dodge the next like three hits in a row and dies. ]
Maybe.
[ said drily, utterly unconvinced. ]
...I'm guessing you don't know anyone else with these charms yet?
Maybe.
[ said drily, utterly unconvinced. ]
...I'm guessing you don't know anyone else with these charms yet?
C'mon. This is definitely one of those things that'd fit the 'if at first you don't succeed, try try again.'
[ Axel is certain that this is simply a beginner level struggling going on. ]
Nope, I don't.
You trying to figure that out?
[ Axel is certain that this is simply a beginner level struggling going on. ]
Nope, I don't.
You trying to figure that out?
[ huffs and rolls his eyes, but fine. he boots the game up again for another round ]
...I guess so. As far as I knew, it was just me. I thought maybe there might be some others, but it's not anything I could really suss out by myself until I saw you had a charm too.
...I guess so. As far as I knew, it was just me. I thought maybe there might be some others, but it's not anything I could really suss out by myself until I saw you had a charm too.
[ Axel passes him an encouraging smile. Go Danny go!! ]
How about we make it a team effort?
Keep an eye out to see who's got the other charms too? That way you're not the only one who's struggling to figure it out.
How about we make it a team effort?
Keep an eye out to see who's got the other charms too? That way you're not the only one who's struggling to figure it out.
[ help why are you being so smiley. anyway this next round of the game goes much more smoothly--danny takes a hit or two, but is otherwise able to make it to the end of the level intact! ]
Maybe. But they might not all be carrying them. I've been leaving mine in my room all the time. If there's others, who's to say they're not doing the same?
Maybe. But they might not all be carrying them. I've been leaving mine in my room all the time. If there's others, who's to say they're not doing the same?
[ Sora and friends are to blame.
There we go, though. He gives some light clapping. ]
That's no problem. Maybe they'll decide to bring theirs out in the open at some point since I brought mine. No need to go digging, right? Just keep our eyes peeled.
Simplicity's sometimes the best plan.
There we go, though. He gives some light clapping. ]
That's no problem. Maybe they'll decide to bring theirs out in the open at some point since I brought mine. No need to go digging, right? Just keep our eyes peeled.
Simplicity's sometimes the best plan.
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[ don't patronize him with your clapping, axel, he knows his video gaming wasn't that impressive! ]
...I guess. Maybe it would help if I carried mine around more too. I don't think it'd make me a bigger target, at least...
...I guess. Maybe it would help if I carried mine around more too. I don't think it'd make me a bigger target, at least...
[ Axel thinks the improvement so far wasn't too bad, actually, but it is hilarious to have it come off as the opposite of encouraging. ]
I don't think so either. Though, you don't have to if you don't want to. So up to you.
I don't think so either. Though, you don't have to if you don't want to. So up to you.
[ huffs ] If it's not gonna increase my risk of getting targeted, then I really have nothing to lose by doing it, do I?
...or maybe if there's more, they'll come find you like I did.
...or maybe if there's more, they'll come find you like I did.
[ Well, Axel can't find Danny anywhere. So, out of genuine worry, he checks on him another way. ]
Yo, Danny.
You doing alright?
Yo, Danny.
You doing alright?
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