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Twelfth ♠ Anonymous Text

Who: Allen Walker (anonymous)
Broadcast: Text, Anonymous
Action: Nope.
When: Today

[Things have been going well for Allen the past month. Very well. And while that was certainly a good thing, he couldn't shake the anxiety that it meant something was about to go horribly wrong. Because you know, because it usually did for him. ]

[So he here was, trying to at least put a few of his fears at rest- especially after this latest round of augment malfunctions. Just what if the next round of malfunctions were less benevolent in nature? In truth - he didn't really expect any good answers. There almost never was when he sought out help. Still, there was always a chance. And at least he'd feel like he was doing something]

[The text post that is put up is anonymous, purposefully typed out not to sound like his own wording.]

i have a question.

is there anyone here who knows about stopping or containing demons or things like them? specifically possessions.

thanks.

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[This throws him off so much he doesn't even think to try to change his usual wording]

I'm sorry, but when did you decide to become a priest? And why? You don't seem like the type.

Oh, you'll be thrilled. My world has a serious ghost problem. I am particularly talented at exorcising ghosts, but the law enforcement and religious center around town both get kind of jumpy and irritable around unsanctioned charms and communication with the dead. So I read all the tomes, passed the tests, survived the rites, and am now officially recognized as a priest with the aptly named Priesthood Circle down in good old Skeleton City.

I...see. So you're more an Exorcist than a priest. That makes more sense.

[ Way more sense than imagining Robin as a good church boy.]

So you're skilled with helping ghosts move on then?

Maybe. It could be that they call them slightly different things where I'm from.

[not that being a good church boy wasn't a big part of being a priest that Robin often ignored entirely out of spite--but hey.]

But yes, stranger. I've got quite a bit of experience nudging ghosts along to the next world. "Demons" are not a creature that exist where I'm from, but the few I've met during my travels have acted a lot like the monsters I do understand. Possessions are almost always the work of spiteful spirits, so I can probably find something between the two.

I see.

[ There's a pause on Allen's end. The logic makes sense, he supposes. And really, what does he have to lose by sharing a little information? ]

As far as I know, he's using me as a host so he can come back and kill the brother who killed him. So at the very least...I'd agree with the description of "spiteful".

[there's a similar pause on Robin's end--but hey, it may just be because that's kind of a bananas thing to learn about someone else in the Fleet.]

That's awfully rude of him. Do you know why he was killed in the first place?

[Welcome to the Noah clan, Robin. It's all bananas]

He tried to kill him first. I don't know why.

So he's a sore loser. Or something like that.

[fucking ghost brothers, though.]

What do you hope to accomplish?

Something like that.

[Ghost relatives are the worst amirite]

I just want my body back to myself. I don't care if his brother gets killed, he's my enemy anyway. But using my body to bring himself back will cause me to get eroded away, and he sounds dangerous, so I'm not keen on letting him have his way.

I understand. I can't promise that I can fix your problem, stranger, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to try. I can take a look, at the very least, if you're willing.

...Thank you, that's a kind offer.

Take a look though? What do you mean by take a look?

I've got a few tricks. I can probably get a sense of its connection to you, and whether or not there's really anything I can do. Seems the sensible place to start.

Alright, that sounds sensible to me.

[He then encrypts this line, and changes it to video. It's definitely Allen Walker, and it looks like he's sitting his bedroom that is permanently decorated like it's Halloween Town]

Thank you, Robin.

[...and he switches his side to video, to match. this obviously wasn't the twist he was expecting. he regards Allen quietly through the feed for... a moment longer than is really comfortable, fingers up by his mouth while he thinks.]

...Yeah. [as if deciding something.] You're welcome. When do you want to start?

[People not expecting that twist seems to be a reoccurring theme today. Allen...thinks it's a good thing? Apparently he doesn't give off demonic vibes or anything, so that's cool. He can be okay with that]

[Though unlike Riku, he doesn't bother to address the surprise to Robin. Especially after that look he gave him. Ugh, that reminded him of Cross a little. The quiet observation followed by the decision that never gets fully shown. Gah]

...Whenever you're available, I suppose. I don't have much in the way of work currently.

Me neither. Got a preference as to where?

[he cracks a smile. he's going to steamroll right past any subtle strangeness and focus on the oddity of the actual, present situation.]

I'd offer my ship, but I've got a brat of a crewmate who sometimes passes through solid matter... And I'm sure you'd rather keep this quiet.

[he makes a slight face at that]

Better make it my ship then. At least my crew know about it already.

[Maybe not the family soap opera bit but...whatever. ]

Oh, good. That'll make things easier.

[something about all this makes him grin, suddenly.]

Since it's you and me, I'll reiterate--I'm not sure that I can solve the problem, but anything I can do to help evict your shitty tenant would be my pleasure.

[Yeah this guy seems...very jovial about this. What gives. But he politely smiles because oh yeah lets not looked a gift horse in the mouth. ~~Especially when god knows where that mouth has been~~]

Ah, well, even if you're not sure- I appreciate any attempt to help out!

[he's certainly something. manic, maybe. he gives the screen a short wave.]

If you could cover up any reflective surfaces in the room, that'd be a help.

Huh?

I can do that, but...why?

Nothing, hopefully! But mirrors are a common anchor for stray spirits, and I'd rather not take any chances in case my world's way of working just happens to transfer over.

I see...

[He hasn't heard that before, but you know considering what he sees in reflective surfaces thanks to the Noah, he's really not gonna argue taking that precaution]

I'll make sure to cover the mirrors. Any other preparations?

Nah. This won't be a flashy show.

I'll be over in... Something like an hour.

[He gives a nod]

Alright. Message me when you get here.

And, um...thank you.

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