Mun is eyeing empatheias for this dork

[spiritofjustice]

[Much as his mun would love to stick him in Empatheias, he feels the need to object. In fact, the need is so very strong that he's not bothering with the façade. Bobby Fulbright is incapable of making a convincing case. It's the Phantom who will confront her about this notion.]

... No. This is most unwise. I tolerated that Destiny Strings place as it gave me some leeway and an additional weapon to defend myself with. This, however, is nothing more than invitation for trouble. I understand that you are glutton for punishment, as that is part of human nature. Still, I don't see the need to drag me of all people into this. You have a wide variety of other 'muses' to choose from, some with emotional difficulties that would pose just as great a challenge.

Cease and desist at once.

[Mun wonders if perhaps the Phantom is scared of being sent there and outed like the big phony he is. In turn, he gives her a look so deadpan that people will be discussing the proverbial funeral for years to come.]

Don't be ridiculous. I fear nothing. It is you who should fear the consequences of your own foolish actions.

Comments

[glaresses]

On the contrary, that game sounds like the perfect place for you.

[spiritofjustice]

Your definition of "perfect" must be a bit slanted. Might I suggest "ironic" instead? My mun and I agree on that much, at least, yet it hardly serves as a reason to follow through on this notion.

[glaresses]

Come now, wouldn't you say that both terms fit your situation? Who knows? You might actually develop a conscience in Empathias. It is best to keep an open mind.

[shacklebreaker]

Even if you do not fear that ridiculous place, then you would be wise to fear me. The moment I discover your true identity, your head will be mine.

[spiritofjustice]

[Part of him expected that allowing the mask to fade in public would draw unwanted attention from certain individuals. He wouldn't truly care about losing face (hahaaah!) either way. It would've been preferable to avoid confrontations, though. They're always a hassle.]

I would fear you least of all, Simon Blackquill. Your weak little samurai delusions pale in comparison to my many years of training. I would take your life before you could even think to reach for a weapon, should there be a need.

[shacklebreaker]

The ghoul has teeth, it seems, but no bite. Truly fearsome.

Even if you able to dispose of me, what then? We both know I hold the one thing that will compromise your identity. Kill me, and its whereabouts are lost to you forever.

[thedivineroar]

[Give him a second to stop himself from going into a ball of rage to realize just where exactly he might be going.]

Really? Cause I think this is a great idea your mun is considering that place for you.

[spiritofjustice]

I don't doubt that you would. Grudges and a thirst to see the subject suffer are also part of human nature. It is that vengeful spirit that proves we are not too far from being mere animals.

[thedivineroar]

(Ugh, I almost miss Detective Sunshine and Rainbows)

I'm not saying it because I want to watch someone suffer, I'm saying it is the justice you deserve.

[skirtcladgunner]

...Bobby?

[This is different, but she pretends to brush it off.]

It's too bad, you know? Sounds like you'd be way happier at the place I'm at.

[spiritofjustice]

[Ah. Should he let himself fall back into the façade in front of Tori? It isn't as if he cares about her feelings, but unlike most others here, it may be possible for her to retain memories of this place and take them elsewhere. Take them to a place where she's befriended Bobby Fulbright. To have her remember the Phantom would be troublesome.

Fine, he'll ease himself back into being a caring detective.]

Oh, is that so?

[skirtcladgunner]

[...and now it's like he was never acting off. Weird.]

Yeah! Genessia hasn't given me that much trouble. It's a lot less shitty than where I was before, in any case!

[Not that it takes much to be less shitty than a futuristic warzone.]

[bindsthedead]

Everyone fears something, I've found. Although you certainly wouldn't be the only one hiding behind a mask. [Too bad Sabriel tends to fall for said masks hook, line, and sinker.]

[spiritofjustice]

[Everyone fears something... He did fear something. For a little bit. .......He got better.]

Is that so? Am I meant to take comfort in that notion?

[bindsthedead]

No more than in the fact that everyone and everything has a time to die. These things are simply facts of life.

[dekillerqueen]

Oho. Miss Mundane had absolutely no knowledge of this game, but she appears intrigued now.

... Fortunately, it seems she is too worried about having too much on her plate now to even dare apply to a game.

[nNOOO IT'S NOT FORTUNATE AT ALL, THIS LOOKS COOL]

[spiritofjustice]

[HIM AGAIN. He thought he was rid of this guy when Destiny Strings ended. Figures their muns would stage another meeting.]

That is for the best. There are quite a few things in life more important than these games.

[gleamingwish]

Everyone fears something. Part of being human is to feel fear. Fear for self, fear for others, fear of the unknown. To say otherwise is to lie.

[Don't smart-mouth the super-spy, kid.]

[spiritofjustice]

You're mistaken. Humans are capable of tossing such emotions aside if they wish. It only requires a bit of potential and a lot of training.

[...Not that it's foolproof, but c'mon. Only one breakdown in his lengthy career still pretty impressive.]

[shhhhh_secret]

Ze muns have a nack for picking ze worst sort of situations to put us through. And ze more we complain, ze more we prove to zem zat we do not have what et takes.

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[spiritofjustice]

This is not a complaint, this is advice that I strongly suggest she take, along with a warning.

[cykedfists]

[Sucks for you because Athena can tell that you're scared. Sucker.]

My munnie might be happy with this, but I refuse. For once we agree on something.

[spiritofjustice]

[It might be wise for Athena to get her hearing checked then, because he would insist that he's not scared.]

What point is there in informing me of this? Your opinion on the matter means nothing to me unless you were to act on it.

[lookprofessor]

Not being afraid of anything?

[Have a confused looking kid.]

I think that's....um.

[His eyes fall on the sidearm Fulbright is carrying and he visibly shrinks, trailing off.]

[spiritofjustice]

[... That is one tiny kid. 'Bobby' will just sort of tower over him.]

That's... what, exactly?