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[maxwells_silver_scythe]

I already saved the Earth, dude. TWICE, if you count Endless Waltz. Let someone else have a turn.

What, you seriously think you can tempt me there with Asuka? Sure it was fun for YOU back in the day, but for us it was mainly just confusing and frustrating. I have washed my hands of that human shaped mass of psychological issues.

...TWO Asukas? Are you out of your goddamn mind!?

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[infinitejustice]

...My condolences.

[That's about all he's going to say until prompted further.]

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

I guess in this case they'll be twin separated from birth, and pretty different in all ways.

[Duo gave a helpless shrug as visions of screaming red heads filled his mind.]

Except for the ego.

[infinitejustice]

That's about right, according to my own mun. As for the ego being the same...well, there's only so much that nurture can affect in a child's development. I don't think there's enough combined energy in four mass drivers to get that amount of ego off the ground, so I can't even begin to imagine exactly how rough that'd be.

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

My only hope, really, is to just not get involved.

So I think I'm doomed.

[infinitejustice]

Yeah...Murphy's Law is as close to a constant as you get in life, not counting change. At least in my experience, it is.

[stupidshinji]

[ Chew, chew, chew goes the gum swishing around in Asuka's mouth as she stares down Duo with a look of utter boredom. And also of utter I could literally not be more unimpressed with you than I am right now, bro. ]

'scuse me?

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

[Duo peered at the new Asuka curiously. Honestly, they didn't look all that similar. Sure they had the same facial features, but a lifetime of experience meant a lot more.

Oh yeah, and this one had an eyepatch.]

Well I don't think I'm going to be confusing you two at least.

[stupidshinji]

[ Not appreciating that staring going on, nope. Her one good eye narrows, and she takes a threatening step forward. ]

If you've got somethin' to say to me, Your Braidliness, spit it out already. Got no time for dumbass boys and their dumbass opinions.

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

[Duo takes a step back almost in perfect unison with Asuka's step forwards, holding up his hands non-threateningly.]

Hey hey, calm down. I've got no beef with you.

[stupidshinji]

[ A wise move so far, but Asuka's still looking fairly incensed. Duo will have to do better than that to get on her good... err, slightly less murderous side. ]

Tch. So you say. [ Spitting, though it's not out of rudeness, for once. Gum lost its flavor, and she's already reaching for a fresh pack. ] What's your deal, kid? You comin' to Locke, too?

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

That or I lived their my whole life.

[He shrugged.]

It's kinda confusing.

[stupidshinji]

[ ...alright. Maybe chill, but still a dumb boy. Comes out about even. Maybe.

Rolling her shoulder roughly back, she offers Duo her last pack, unwrapping her own and tossing it in her mouth. ]

I'm the one dealin' with a long lost twin. Don't talk to me about "confusing".

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

[Duo had a feeling he should count getting grudging acceptance out of this girl as a victory.]

Okay yeah that's fair. It's weird enough having to worry about this from outside.

[He took the gum, only realizing afterwards that she had just given him an empty pack, which he scowled at.]

[stupidshinji]

[ Heh. Trolled. Asuka grins at Duo, winking cattily his direction. ]

Sap. Really think I'd share? That shit's precious. Gimme a decent stickagum over gold any day. [ A pause. ] But hey, don't worry. You keep your nose nose clean, maybe I won't punch your face in. Sound good?

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

[And winking with an eyepatch looks the same as blinking.]

It's a dollar at the corner store. If it's that precious to you I'll buy you a pack.

[stupidshinji]

Nuh-uh. My gum's special, 'cause I got good taste, y'know?

[ Surprisingly, she actually relaxes a little—after puffing herself up with candy-induced pride, that is. Not quite smiling, but probably the most Duo can hope for at this point, so it's a start. Sort of. ]

...I'll remember that, though. Thanks.

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

[Part of Duo feels like he's just made a huge mistake, but the rest of him ignores it.]

Sure, anytime.

[ursoreckless]

So... you don't wanna save the earth? That's fine. I mean, it can be a huge hassle, but think about it. Twins. It's most men's dreams to date twins.

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

Clearly you've never met Asuka.

[ursoreckless]

Probably not, but who knows? Maybe I'll run into them.

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

...You know what? Go ahead man. Go after her and have fun. I'm sure it'll be a learning experience.

[ursoreckless]

What? Don't like argumentative women?

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

To hell with me if I know.

[ursoreckless]

Maybe you've got issues and she's got issues and when they're all together the issues try too much to kill each other instead of leaving you two alone.

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

The part that's really worrying me is that there's three of us now.

[ursoreckless]

Yeah, doesn't sound like you'd have much of a change with that many issues running around.