maskormenace

[heartchain]

You realize that this isn't nearly as funny as you seem to think it is, right?

[But it totally is, Kurapika. Look at the facts! That world is one that is chock full of superheroes, several of which are using spider-related monikers!

And the Spider's head is there, too.

You're going to flip your shit, and it's going to be hilarious!]

It's because he's there that I'm even considering this.

[...you really suck at taking a joke.]

I'm not like you. I'm not amused by the fact that Gon and Killua are on their own in such a place. [He looks thoughtfully away, expression darkening.] They're strong, but they're also outnumbered and outmatched. Even if they've managed to gain plenty of allies, do you think it's reasonable to presume strangers to our world could compete with the likes of those the other side has gathered?

[OMG, Kurapikachu, do you think your presence is going to make that much of a difference, though?]

...It probably won't. I'm aware of that. But I can at least take care of one problem and even the playing field for my friends.

[One-track-minded as always, aren't you?]

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[goldenlegacy]

[Gon and Killua, he knows those names. For a reason.]

If you're worried about those two, they seem to collect allies easily enough. Even so... I'm sure they'd be relieved to be reunited with someone from their home.

[heartchain]

That sounds just like them. I'm glad. It's good that they've made friends where they are.

[And he even looks relieved for a moment. But...

(And there is always a but...)

Those boys' names (much like their personalities) attract various kinds of attention—the good and bad alike—so, which is it, Giorno? Are you friend...or are you foe?]

How is it you know them?

[goldenlegacy]

Hmm. Well. I met Gon by chance, because he happened to be asking about the care and feeding of a certain alligator that he happened to have captured.

[Yeah. He rubs his chin a little.]

And Killua introduced himself at a... party? He seemed fascinated by my abilities. Now he calls me weird most of the time.

[heartchain]

[A faint smile.

Gon might not always be the best judge of character, but Killua's shrewdness more than makes up for that.]

That must mean you're a friend of theirs?

[goldenlegacy]

I'd like to think so.

I'm not sure who, exactly, from your world has found their way to that city. I only recently learned that Hisoka came from the same place as those two, for example.

If there's anyone else... I wouldn't know about that.

[heartchain]

[...and how quickly that smile fades.]

It's nice to meet a friend of theirs...but I feel I should caution you.

From what I understand, there are two other people present in that place...besides Hisoka, that is. [And boy, does he sound dubious when he mentions that name.] The first is Illumi Zoldyck, and the other is...Chrollo Lucilfer.

You should be careful around all three.

[Which sounds more like, You should avoid them.]

:)

[methodartist]

Sorry to hear about where you're being taken.

[not that he knows you or anything, but from the looks of it you have a lot of interesting things going on.]

8|

[heartchain]

Ah...thank you.

There's not much to be done about it, so I'm trying to...look on the bright side of things, I suppose.

[Which is a little difficult, but not impossible. It's not like he's getting thrown someplace where he won't have any friends, right?]

dont you 8| me

[methodartist]

"Look on the bright side"... That's a good trait to have. If you keep that up, it should take care of you once you get there.

As long as you stay away from the wrong kinds of people.

Would you rather |D

[heartchain]

Easier said than done. The kind of people you're talking about like looking for trouble.

[friendshiprocks]

You know Killua? Are you a friend from home or something?

[heartchain]

[A soft sound of assent can be heard as Kurapika smiles and nods his head.]

Yes, that's right.

And you must be from...Heropa, was it?

[friendshiprocks]

Not originally, but I'm living there now. I'm Hime Shirayuki!

[heartchain]

Kurapika. It's nice to meet you.

[So he says. But the truth is, if she didn't know Killua, he might be a little more curt.]

[friendshiprocks]

Anyway, if you're going to Heropa, there's some things you need to know. First, the Porter's kind of dumb. Second, you'll be roomed with random people so hopefully some of them are nice. Third, I hope you're fine with being a superhero.

OH MY GOD IM SO SORRY

[cephalothorax]

[Oh. It's you.]

[...to be honest, he wants to pull out his Benz knife and carve you a new smile but instead, he's looking quite chill and pleasant.]

Well, then. Another "friend" from home. What a delight.

EW IT'S A BUG I'M GONNA SQUASH IT

[heartchain]

[...speak of the devil.]

You're not fooling anyone.

[Well, you're not fooling him, at least.]

sorry what did you say, SPIDERS are not BUGS

[cephalothorax]

Fooling anyone? I've no idea what you mean. I really am delighted to be reunited with you, Chain User.

I've been thinking about it for a long time.

Yes. They are. They are also GROSS UNWANTED PESTS.

[heartchain]

[The aggravated noise he makes is small, but audible.

Kurapika hates to admit it, but...they have that in common. He has been looking forward to the moment when his and Chrollo's paths would cross again, too.]

It will be the last thing you think about soon enough.

they're glorious and mythic beasts.

[cephalothorax]

[Oh they have more in common than that. All that anger you're feeling, Kurapika? He feels it, too. He's just good at hiding it.]

[Speaking of which.]

So confident. Still, I'm not nearly as easily handled when you can't resort to cowardly tactics, so I wonder how that will go for you.

breathes on

[gonstop]

Absolutely, no chance, 100% noooo way!

[Killua sure is pointing dramatically at Kurapika all of a sudden, looking worked up about something.]

You can't show up here, Kurapika! Gon and I have things under control, so don't worry about it! [They made a deal and they don't need you taking care of things and putting their hard work at risk!]

clutches

[heartchain]

[...You have to know that just makes him worry more about the both of you, right?]

Unfortunately, I don't think I really have any say in the matter, Killua.

[A sharp look.]

What is it you and Gon have under control, exactly?

drags forcibly to the game, yes good

[gonstop]

[He flinches, looking surprised for a brief minute before he blinks away in feigned innocence.]

I meant it being just us! [Yeah. That's all.] You really don't have any say at all? [He guesses that is how it works, huh... Woops.] Then, if you show up, you have to promise to listen to me and Gon. We've been here longer, you know.

ahhhhh so aggressive

[heartchain]

[Not a very smooth save, Killua. Sorry. You'll have to do better than that if you expect Kurapika to buy it.]

...You know how deeply I value your's and Gon's opinions.

[Kurapika cherishes the both of them. Even if he sometimes...doesn't show it in the best of ways because he's prone to bouts of selfishness in the face of his own goals, as well as extreme tunnel vision.

Speaking of which...]

But I can't promise that. You would never ask something like that of me unless things where you are were...getting dangerous.

hehe all for u

[gonstop]

[Ah. Okay. So he's catching on, and that's expected. Killua's expression hardens a bit, and this time when he points at Kurapika, it's less exaggerated.]

Things are getting dangerous. And that's exactly why you should listen to me. If you come in here and get distracted by your anger, things are going to go badly for everyone.