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audio ; UHM SOME CURRENT DATE :C

[corvis]

Vincent—

[ oh my god he probably should not sound as dumbfounded as he ends up doing, but how is this person in his directory what did he miss how did the world go by so incredibly without him noticing ( how did he manage to stay under the radar that vincent didn't magically show up at his door before he even knew he was here?? ]

—?

god, sorry this took me so long 8'|

[ofmisfortune]

[ Vincent's at work, when he manages to get the call. Business is a little slow, so he's lazily draped over some armchair within the establishment, lazily sipping at a cup of tea as he fiddles with his little science box. Before he knows it, his brother's on the screen, and he's choking on his tea, liquid spraying and dribbling back into its cup...

Warily, he looks beyond the device, only to see select colleagues and customers staring at him. Cool.

Just... give him a second... The feed will shake around a bit, as he sets his cup down, and fishes a handkerchief out of his pocket, to hide that dribble around his mouth. ]

... Brother...

[ Ahem. ]

What a surprise! [ To say the least. ]

omigosh pls don't worry i took forever to begin with!!

[corvis]

When did you— [ surprise is not the word he was looking for, if he his honest with himself. no, he feels like the most terrible older brother right now, how did he miss vincent—

—he's just going to blame dinah because she's responsible for everything. ]

—you're fine, right? [ relatively... speaking... ]

[ofmisfortune]

[ ... "fine" ... Vincent keeps that cloth pressed to his mouth for a moment, as he processes that question - but what it hides is just one very muffled snicker.

Okay, okay. He's going to get it together, now, really. Dabbing around his mouth once more, he breathes a steadying sigh, seemingly amused. ]

Don't sound so guilty, Gil. You surely discovered that your most important person had arrived; you've been distracted settling him in, I'm sure.

[ He's just going to get up, and move this outside. The women here are even nosier than he's accustomed to. ]

[corvis]

More like keeping this girl from eating all the food in my apartment. [ and being terrorized by dinah. not that he hasn't been chasing after oz, but... it's a lot less than he'd like... ]

audio, post-event!

[souredsweet]

[Kaoru is actually very good at self-monitoring most of the time; that's how he's made it so far in life! Being able to go sit behind a closed door and privately seethe for hours is the only thing keeping his arguably questionable sanity in check, and it's a tried and true method that he's been relying on for ages.

BUT NOW. Now... The rude ghosts have come and left in their wake one (1) little shitbaby demon lord, who bums around in the once-empty apartment like he owns the place. Kaoru's sanctuary of petty complaints and griping has been whittled down to one small room that still can't be used for proper venting anymore on the chance that Shuu decides to listen in. It's pretty incredible how fast someone's well of patience can dry up under circumstances like that...

For example, the call to Vincent comes out of a vague fear that tension-relieving murder is just around the corner! Kaoru may be capable of waiting ages and humoring the rudest shits ever, but he does have a limit and an explosive temper...]

Excuse me... I'm very sorry for the short notice, but my apartment has become temporarily unusable. I was hoping that you might allow me to spend a night?

[It takes a lot of restraint and control just to sound as pleasant and friendly as usual... It's why Kaoru's opted to leave a voice message rather than a video one; having to smile would be Too Much Work.]

[ofmisfortune]

I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. Of course, you are welcome to stay as long as you'd like.

[ Likewise, Vincent has been having-- a time. As though the Ghost Experience hadn't been traumatizing enough, his 'fake' girlfriend had arrived and stirred up a slew of confusing emotions within him. Perhaps more confusing still, a child he's done nothing but tease and torment had decided it appropriate to follow him home like a stray cat. (He hates cats.)

Speaking of... ]

I should warn you, the guest room has recently been occupied; however, that shouldn't prevent us from finding a comfortable arrangement.

[souredsweet]

Your generosity is appreciated, as always.

[Kaoru's a little miffed to hear there might be one more person to deal with, since that means MORE RESTRAINT, but it's probably still better than Shuu the Shithead. Probably.

If not, he'll just have to take to the streets and shank a robot or something because there is just too much murder rage building up.]

Then... If it wouldn't be too much trouble, may I please visit now? I don't mean to be overbearing, but I truly can't stay here...

[FIVE SECONDS AWAY FROM STABBINS.]

[ofmisfortune]

Mm, it may be unanticipated, but certainly not trouble. Your company might provide some ease of mind, in truth.

[ Or something like that. ]

I'll forward my address, so that you may find with with certainty. I look forward to your arrival.

audio -> action!

[souredsweet]

Thank you. I'll see you shortly.

[VERY SHORTLY. Kaoru is heading out pretty much as soon as the okay is given and heads over after receiving the address.

After about ten minutes or so - an intentional delay because the appearance of being human has to be maintained - he'll hear a knock at his door! AND THERE'S KAORU once he opens it, hair messily braided and free of ornamentation rather than done up in the ornate buns that are much more common. It's pretty clear he's ditched his apartment in a hurry... There's also a slender purple bag slung over one shoulder that looks suspiciously sword-sized.

(It is, in fact, a sword.)]

Good evening... Please excuse me again for the intrusion.

Video; 10/20

[littlestbaskerville]

[Eyes still red from crying she sniffles and looks to the video. Since she's learned how to find people on this thing she noticed the familiar name.]

Vincent!

yes bless u

[ofmisfortune]

[ Oh no, she figured out how to use her device... Exhaling a long, steadying sigh through his nose, his head cants as he less than fondly grins down at his screen. ]

Yes, what is it?

<3

[littlestbaskerville]

[She's still upset but composes herself...a little.]

I don't want to be by myself in this apartment.

[She wanted to try with Oz but she wasn't sure still...he was an ally here, or something but it was still different to her.]

<3 u3u

[ofmisfortune]

And what do you expect me to do about it?

[ Ugh, girls and their crying. ]

You've got mail!

[deathbysnusnu]

[ofmisfortune]

[ wh...at..............

It doesn't occur to him that this may be a mistake because this is TOTALLY A FEASIBLE THING FOR THIS GUY TO SAY.

brb going to find a stupid old hatter to throttle--!! ]

voice;

[littlestbaskerville]

Vincent...What's a condom?

voice; why is this happening

[ofmisfortune]

My, this isn't the conversation I was expecting...

[ Chuckle. ]

Still, I suppose I was curious at your age. I could show you, if you like.

voice; because she is a little special.

[littlestbaskerville]

Really?

[Still looking curious.]

You can? Vincent you're being nice to me...why?

[ofmisfortune]

For the reason that this could prove to be very entertaining for me. If you get what you want, does it truly matter?

post-event/action!

[souredsweet]

[ie obligatory "Kaoru shows up days later to make sure Vincent is still alive"...

He's back at the apartment, knocking on the door thrice in a soft sort of way, because he understands that sometimes a person just wants to withdraw from the world after bad things happen and that even the slightest sound or most minute flicker of light can be enough to draw ire.

That said, after waiting a few seconds, he'll also add:]

It's Kaoru. [Just in case that has any bearing on whether or not the door will be opened for him.]

[ofmisfortune]

[ A few moments pass in delay, before any sign of life can be heard, coming from the other side of that door; even so, it is Kaoru's voice that swayed him.

It isn't Lily. Nor his brothers, or master, or that other woman... No one he's hurt, or need worry about doing so; simply someone familiar enough that lacks the complexity of deeper attachments. A potentially welcome distraction.

The door opens to Vincent, racking hand through his mussed hair in a half-assed attempt to make himself look presentable. Barely clothed by his standards, shirt rumpled and half-buttoned, he seems to be relying on his pretty face to keep him from looking an outright mess - but even then, his eyes are heavy with fatigue, moreso than usual. ]

Miss Koaru, this is a surprise. I hope you'll excuse my poor presentation.

[souredsweet]

[It's actually a little surprising to see someone so meticulous about appearances reduced to such a state. To anyone else it might just be a simple sign of distress, but to Kaoru, who understands fully the weighted weapon of deception that looks can be, it's a litmus strip that says "boy things sure have been godawful lately". Looks like he's the one who got off easy this time, comparatively...

Lips pursing briefly, one hand is soon raised in a gesture of polite reassurance. The pretenses are less and less every time they meet, but he's still in the eye of the public for now, and still cautious accordingly.]

It's fine. Something like that should be expected after everything that's happened, I believe. [To say the least...] I hope, likewise, that my visit isn't too much of a bother to you? With things as they are, I wished to ensure your safety.

[ofmisfortune]

[ An idle smile makes its way to Vincent's lips, while curiously considering those words. Quite reflexively, he has to assume that there's something else that Kaoru must want, as he's done nothing to warrant the genuine concern of another. ]

Of course not. I'm honored that you've kept me in your thoughts.

[ Placing his hand upon his door, there's a brief moment of hesitation, before he steps aside to invite the other in. ]

I'm afraid my home isn't suited for a lady's sensibilities, at present; however, if you wouldn't mind waiting while I make myself more presentable, I would be content to share your company somewhere less offensive.

voice;

[madhatted]

[ A message pops up in your inbox from an anonymous source. How strange! If you don't delete it immediately, you'll be greeted with an audio message that's quiet, at first. In fact, it's quiet enough that just in time for you to turn it up, it starts to speak. It sounds suspiciously like Xerxes Break if you know him, but at the same time, there's a totally stupid voice being used, since it's not like Break would send this message along. Emily, though? Of course. She's such a gossip. ]

Had an x-ray done today. Guess what they found? It was you, safely tucked away in my heart! They said my heart is fine with a friend like you in it. Send this to all the people you love and care for, because if you don't, then something preeeetty bad might happen to them! Heart failure is pretty serious~! Kehehehehehe!!!

(( ooc note ; break is sending this to literally everyone in the game, so I'm sorry... Feel free to figure out he caused it, since it's not like he's trying that hard to hide it. ))