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[nekromanteia]

While it's just lovely to make your acquaintance, shouldn't you be concerned about my similarity to that...how did you put it, 'other smartass magical scientist'? What an impressively coarse manner of speaking.

[there is a nearly tangible amount of sarcasm all over this post.]

No? Not even a bit of concern? Ah, to be young and energetic again. How wonderful. But let's try not to let ourselves sit idly for too long, shall we? I do have rather important things to be doing.

And no, 'babysitting Peony' is not one of them, but your concern for His Highness is noted.

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[jewelofhod]

The thought of more than one Jade in this world is too scary to even consider.

[nekromanteia]

Oh, that would be remarkable.

[guy let's not get into the subject of replicas okay]

But no, fortunately he's just oddly similar. One of life's little coincidences, you know.

[jewelofhod]

[oh goodness let's not] More like a bad practical joke.... But at least you'd have a scientist on your level you could get along with.

[nekromanteia]

That is so hard to come by.

[you're so humble jade]

[jewelofhod]

[lorelei help him in this hour of need] That's because no one's put in as many years of research as you. It's really pretty impressive, Jade.

[and no that did not mean to be a slight dig at his age. like really, he can be sarcastic but not mean.]

[nekromanteia]

So few people appreciate the value of hard work. [and being a mad scientist.] It's depressing, really.

[jewelofhod]

I bet you cry yourself to sleep sometimes, [said with the slightest of smirks.] But speaking of work, just what does Emperor Peony plan on doing with two bags full of rappig toys?

[nekromanteia]

That's a secret matter likely concerning only the highest Malkuthian military officers.

[Pause.]

The less you know, the better off you are.

[said with a distinct undertone of 'goddammit, peony']

[jewelofhod]

[an echoing sigh of 'goddamnit, peony.'] The rappigs might as well be heirs by this point. Maybe the one named after you will get to be emperor one day.

[nekromanteia]

I can't begin to imagine a higher honor.

[jewelofhod]

Emperor Jade the First!

[nekromanteia]

And his likely successor, Emperor Oh No I Forgot This One's Name the First.

[jewelofhod]

The very beginnings of a great dynasty.

[cantic]

You're hardly old, Colonel.

[nekromanteia]

Oh, I could surely not match up to the younger members of our group.

[isn't it amazing how everything jade says comes with an undertone of 'oh you']

[cantic]

[ sigh ]

Without your strengths, we never would have survived our journey, much less accomplished all that we did.

HAHAHA OOPS JOURNAL...

[nekromanteia]

I'm sure you'll understand with time, Tear. When you reach my age your joints creak terribly and you simply begin to fall apart.

[tear how did you put up with this]

shhhh i didnt notice i promise

[cantic]

Shall I chant a healing spell?

[ basically by refusing to be baited by jade's bs ]

sobs quietly in shame

[nekromanteia]

Oh, I'm far beyond help by now.

[four for you tear, you go tear.]

shhh shhh /pats comfortingly

[cantic]

Is that so? I'm sorry to hear that.

[nekromanteia]

It's simply the tragedy of aging, I'm afraid.

[jade stop]

[cantic]

[ n o p e . j p g ]

Fortunately, your projected lifespan should allow you to live for another forty or fifty years.

[nekromanteia]

How fantastic, isn't it?

[he'll be here to torment you into eternity]

[cantic]

Colonel...

[nekromanteia]

Hm? Have I said something incorrect?

[cantic]

This is pointless.

No, nothing. Nevermind. Has your mundane any plan of action for you yet?

[nekromanteia]

She's quite the indecisive thing. I could end up traveling or perhaps I'll stay right here. Who can say, really?

[cantic]

[ Somehow it fits that such a whimsical character should have such a whimsical puppeteer. ]

I hope she doesn't bring you any place too troublesome.

[nekromanteia]

[CRAZY, AIN'T IT]

I would doubt it to be much that I can't handle. Or, I would certainly hope as much.

[cantic]

Please take care. These mundanes can be rather...sadistic.

[nekromanteia]

Exercising some measure of caution is surely always advisable. But I'm also certainly not a blazing redhead that runs headlong into matters swinging a sword. I should think myself far less likely to get into trouble.

[teacusp]

Babysitting is a job meant for teenagers after all, sir.

[nekromanteia]

His Highness the emperor can look after himself well enough, I'm sure.

[are you, jade]

[are you]

[teacusp]

He wouldn't be an emperor without the ability to do so, right?

[ Maybe she's being just a tad bit presumptuous with that remark. ]

[nekromanteia]

Oh, certainly not.

[roll back the sarcasm, colonel]

[teacusp]

[ What does that say about the man left to watch over him? ]

Do you miss your friend already, sir?

[nekromanteia]

His Highness can get along just fine without me. The reverse holds just as true.

[scornedsacredflame]

I wonder what would happen if you and this other guy would meet. Would the two of you implode from snark-induced singularity?

[nekromanteia]

Now, I have no idea what you're talking about. I'm nothing if not pleasant.

[scornedsacredflame]

You say that, but what you're saying doesn't match that evil glint in your eye.

[nekromanteia]

Evil? Perish the thought. Why, I'm practically a saint.