Application submitted to towerofanimus

[syncingdoll]

Ah, you've decided!

It's nowhere really new to you, so I'll be able to settle in more comfortably than otherwise. I'm very grateful for that. So, since you know so much about it already... wouldn't you mind telling me a bit more? I'm quite curious.

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[nodeviations]

Don't squander this opportunity. You won't get another one, you know.

[syncingdoll]

Well, of course. The mun has made clear enough that this is the only place she would be comfortable letting me go. If I turned this down, there's nowhere else.

I said I wouldn't object to anywhere, but.. hm, I'm glad I didn't have to eat those words.

[nodeviations]

I see you're learning.

[Sorry, he has to rub it in.]

I fear mine's entered in to much of the same mindset. We've already got a team name, so we may as well make the best of our respective missions.

[syncingdoll]

Ufufufu~. Well, it's not one we can really bandy around. The initials can be salvaged, though. It's not difficult to come up with a good phrase that turns into 'TG.'

[nodeviations]

Team Gatherer will suffice for now. Nicknames are not my strong suite, I'm afraid that's usually Norma's job.

[Yeesh, he almost called her Bubbles.]

[syncingdoll]

_{[Oooh, italics.]}

Oh, my. Observer-san, could it be you've had to suffer under some of these nicknames yourself?

[nodeviations]

Nothing so bad as some of the others. I got "Jj". Will got "Teach" and "Old Man".

...and Moses is the stupid bandit.

[syncingdoll]

Teach is somewhat respectful, at least. But I'm afraid I can't picture anyone that would pleasantly permit being called 'old man' to their face.

[nodeviations]

He's only 28. Even if he is someone's father, I can't comprehend considering him 'old'. I do suppose he has some old-fashioned hobbies, but.

[Was he having positive feelings about the party? Ewwwwwwww.]

You've called me Observer-san for a bit now. Yet you've never actually asked my name.

pass out ten minutes, wake up to do a tag, MLIA

[syncingdoll]

I haven't. Let's see.. your nickname is "Jj." So I'll guess that those are your initials.

[nodeviations]

Close. I don't usually give my name, but since we'll be working- [Translation: In the same game.] -together, I may as well. I'm Jay the Unseen.

[syncingdoll]

That does befit you, observer-san.

_{[Yeah it'll take her a bit to switch over to using the name for legit.]}

My name is Kohaku. I don't have any appellations, unless you'd like to count 'Aproned Devil' or 'Thieving Cat.'

[nodeviations]

[Like he minds. Giving his name is more of a formality.]

...aproned devil. Ironic, considering your employment. [Have a wry chuckle.] You'll no doubt find many more things to do with your time than stealing, when we arrive.

[syncingdoll]

Eheheheh. The 'thieving' doesn't quite apply to objects, anyway. _{[And that nickname is technically non-compliant with her canon point, but she'll take her liberties with the 4th wall while she can get them.]}

It might take me a bit, but I'll find something. <sub>[A pause, and a near imperceptible shift in her smile to something a bit more strained -]

I'm mostly concerned that someone might follow me there.</sub>

[amodernman]

A ritzy dame like you all geared up to head off to some doom tower? That's a first.

[No it's not.]

[syncingdoll]

I'm not sure if I can take the concept of a 'doom tower' seriously, so maybe that's why I don't mind the idea so much.

[amodernman]

Maybe not in so many words, but from what I've heard it still gives me the heebie jeebies. Wouldn't want a nice doll like you getting hurt!

[syncingdoll]

...Ahahah. That's right.

I'll be sure to be careful.

[amodernman]

Hm? [If there was one thing Narumi was good at, it was talking to people and knowing when something was up.]

Somethin' wrong?

[syncingdoll]

_{[...She must be slipping, caught out so easily.]}

I'm suddenly filled with trepidation for this doom tower, I think. Ah, what did you call it.. I have a bit of the heebie jeebies myself.

[amodernman]

...That sure was a quick flip-flop. You sure everything's OK?

[syncingdoll]

My thoughts caught up with me, and my worries came with them. But I'm still sure most of them are silly.

_{[Lying to your face, l~y~i~n~g t~o y~o~u~r f~a~c~e.]}

You could be kind and help me, though. What exactly have you heard?

[amodernman]

[Lucky for you he's always ready to help a pretty girl!]

Just some tidbits from the other cats my mun's sent there; a whole lot of monsters, a whole lot of mysterious motivations and a whole lot of death. Not my type of shin dig.

[syncingdoll]

..well, at the very least, I always liked a good mystery.

[amodernman]

Yeah but these big wigs that run the place aren't much for leaving behind any clues. More for puttin' collars on folks and droppin' you in spooky dungeons.

[syncingdoll]

_{[Well, that's a genuinely perturbing description.]}

Ah, but the best detective can find clues where no one else would see them, especially the cuplrit!