dear_mun | maskormenace

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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[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.

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?

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.

[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?

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.

[...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.]

Ah. Gon did mention that... about Hisoka, at least. Sadly, avoiding him is no longer an option for me.

[Which sounds like, Eh, I'm not too worried.]

I've yet to meet the other two.

Ah...I'm sorry.

[No, he really is. Hisoka's a piece of work and he thinks you're in for one hell of a headache, Giorno.]

How did you manage to get involved with him?

I hired him!

[Well, someone had to.]

If you like, you can consider it a reformation effort, but actually I just needed someone skilled at handling cards and capable of suppressing rowdy types if they get out of hand.

You—

[—hired Hisoka?

Yes, that is for sure what was said. He heard correctly. Still...

Kurapika stares for a moment before...slowly nodding his head. Based upon Giorno saying that Killua was interested in his abilities, it's not too improbable to conclude that Hisoka also has an interest in those powers. After all, that is precisely the sort of person Hisoka is. Which means that Giorno must actually be quite impressive.

That, at least, is a little relieving.]

Well, he's...certainly capable of performing well in those areas. Providing he doesn't get carried away.

I wouldn't worry about that. He did just recently get released from prison.

[Besides, if he acts out, Giorno will pull out Requiem on him. But really, he's not worried about it.]

[At least not for a while.]

He doesn't seem especially eager to return.

I'm a little surprised to hear he was captured in the first place.

[But definitely more surprised to hear that he was released.

Anyway...]

If you're operating a gambling den, it's likely he'll be kept preoccupied. That's good, I guess.

[Especially in Gon's case.

Heaven help that poor child's ears if Kurapika ever learns Gon went to Hisoka for training, though.]

[In fairness it was because Chrollo scared him half to death. But that's another story that Giorno doesn't know.]

Yes, I've gathered that the rules are a bit different between your world and this one. Ah... and better enforced.

[...that really depends on who's doing the enforcing.

But Kurapika doesn't say that.]

Different isn't so bad. It might be a nice change of pace.

[It might make the job he has to do less difficult.

Or...it could make it harder. Things to consider, he supposes.]

I suppose that depends on what you're used to, and whether it worked in your favor.

Well, opinions on changes usually amount to that sort of thing. Personally... I prefer less corruption in my governments, so even enforcement is welcome already.

[Kurapika gives a nod.]

Less corruption...that's desirable. But that doesn't necessarily make a government competent.

[He touches his chin.]

And in my experience, governments are usually one or the other.

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.]

How cynical.

[Not that he even disagrees. In fact he's smiling a little.]

Ah well. I think people tend to repeat the same sorts of mistakes from world to world. Personally... I'm only a recent resident, so I can't speak with much authority on the matter. But I'm... watching?

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?]

I prefer realistic, but that might also be subjective.

[Kurapika chuckles.]

In any case, I think that it's wise to be watchful, especially in a foreign environment. Although...I do hope the government there will prove to be consistently reliable and that too many mistakes won't be repeated.

One can hope. Hmmm... the environment is partially self-policing due to the unusually high concentration of special abilities in this world. But...

...where there are people of good intent, there are also those of great malevolence, including here and among the powers of this world.

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

[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?

That isn't surprising in the least.

[After all, Kurapika knows personally a few of those that are capable of great malevolence. Which isn't to say that some of them might not argue that those with good intent are far more sinister in the end—because, given half the chance, they would. As if they've any right.

Sigh.]

Though, I suppose that's just one more reason among many not to let one's guard down.

[idk what you're talking about there's no MALEVOLENCE present in MoM, sheesh.]

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