Worry not, this is not actually related to Dangan Ronpa.

[fortuneflame]

[ They were just really good PBs. ]

Wow, you're really... fired up about this, aren't you? Slowing down might be a good idea. You just got the idea today, and you're already setting up a bunch of tertiary characters and backstories. Not to mention you keep laughing at Junior. You're going to hurt the guy's feelings eventually, then who is he going to cry on?

That's right. Me. We both know I'm not the best shoulder to lean on, so I'd rather not tempt fate on this.

Could you stop plotting ways to give me near-misses on permanent possession, while we're at it?

... I think that's it. Yeah. That's all I wanted to say. Even if you don't listen, it feels sort of good to get it all out.

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[tolaywaste]

What kind of possession are we talking about?

[fortuneflame]

The kind you don't come back from. Like... someone burning out the soul that was there before so they can stay forever. The terrible kind, in short.

[tolaywaste]

So she wants to traumatize you. Okay. What else is new.

[fortuneflame]

Is that... normal? I mean, sadism never seemed like that common of a theme.

[enemiescloser]

There's no need to worry about me. No matter how much she laughs at me, I won't break down and cry on you.

[fortuneflame]

You sure? It's still not great that she laughs so much. I wouldn't blame you if you did. Uh, broke down crying. Not on me specifically.

[enemiescloser]

Absolutely. I've dealt with far worse than getting laughed at. [Yeah, like living with his name.] If I was to cry, it'd be over something bigger than just that!

[fortuneflame]

[ Felicity can't imagine dealing with it at all, much less for three hundred years. ]

Good to know I've got such a tough guy on my side, then. But now you have me curious.

[enemiescloser]

[Insanity, Felicity. Pure insanity and daily villainous breakdowns of most epic proportions.]

...Curious? What are you curious about?

[fortuneflame]

[ Man, who knew that's what's in a name? ]

What sorts of things might make you cry.

[enemiescloser]

[Only in terrible names.]

Do you want to make me cry?

[fortuneflame]

We just went over that, didn't we? Of course not! But how will I know what to avoid if I don't know the landmines?

[enemiescloser]

Oh! Well, I don't think you need to worry. Nothing that normally would come up would make me cry. I'm a tough guy, remember?

[fortuneflame]

Even Achilles had his weak spot! I won't push it, though. I know how tough guys need to keep their image.

[enemiescloser]

You're as smart as you are pretty. [Which is pretty smart. btw, not hitting on you.] Thank you for not pushing the subject.

...What did you say about near misses on permanent possession earlier? [Translation: does he need to get protective of his future body]

[notbloodylikely]

Enjoy it while it lasts and hope you stick around, sweetheart.

[fortuneflame]

That's very... the opposite of ominous. [ Your sarcasm is falling flat, Felicity. ] What do you mean by that?

[notbloodylikely]

Oh you know, passions fade and all that. When you're fired up, better burn real bright, right?

[fortuneflame]

Hm... You might have a point. My life is already plenty exciting, though, what do I need her attention for, too?

[notbloodylikely]

The way I see it, pretty girl in the prime of her life needs all the excitement she can get.

[fortuneflame]

That seems to be half of my problem. College would have been plenty of excitement already.

[notbloodylikely]

Aww, c'mon. You really wanna settle for a boring life like that?

[fortuneflame]

Versus crazy psychos trying to steal my body in a drive for their own kind of eternal youth? Hm, tough choice.

[notbloodylikely]

So long as it's just trying, it's something to tell the grand kids.

[fortuneflame]

... you know, I think I like you. What's your name? I'm Felicity.