Hey, got told I should use a private channel to discuss certain things. Like us being body doubles. Yeah. Were you awake for the procedure of becoming Jack or knocked out?
[Sorry, he's just curious more than anything else.]
I don't know much about Jack but this whole double thing makes me wary about him.
[Talking about being a body double, that much is fine. When he's not actively on the job, that's allowed, he did it all the time on Elpis, so whatever.
But this... This part he's hesitating on.]
...None of this will leave this conversation, right? Cause... I can't have Jack finding out I talked about this, y'know?
[It's only a few minutes after Jack leaves his doppelganger that he's pulling out his 'gear to call him. He's been quiet since Angel's broadcast. He's angry, but more than that he's hurt. He forgave her. He doesn't forgive anyone who turns on him, and twice now he's forgiven her. And she spits in his face and goes out of her way to....]
Come back to my place, drink with me?
Nothing weird. I...aw, I just don't wanna go home to an empty house tonight.
It's been a pretty fucked up day.
[And the mere fact that Jack actually drops an f-bomb is a clear indication of his mood.]
[Tim freezes up when he sees who's contacting him. Well, he generally freezes up whenever he has to have a conversation with Jack anyway, but especially now, after...
Well, after whatever he should even call that.
The absolute last thing Tim wants to do right now is be somewhere alone with Jack. But today it seems like an extra terrible idea to disappoint Jack, so even though every fiber of his being is screaming fuck no, he can't really refuse.]
[The household has been...in a state, recently. Lust's been a bit absent on the network, and staying close to home since the news broke. But she has things to do. And some serial killer isn't delaying her radio show any further.]
[Unfortunately, she's found herself without a single script save one for Halloween. Luckily, she has a writer on hand.]
I hope you're ready to put those creative skills of yours to work. Pokemon, ice cream and cardboard storage boxes of paper scripts don't come together in terribly helpful ways.
[Tim's time in Goldenrod has been... uh... w-well, it's been a time. Dealing with Jack is exhausting, as expected. The whole Angel thing hasn't... exactly helped. And sure, he doesn't have to do anything terrible for Jack like back home. That's good.
But what he does generally have to do is just kind of... incredibly boring. And dumb. Yep, he sure is getting a lot of use out of that degree right now.
So when Lust calls, he might be more than a little relieved. Because oh man, is he ready to use those creative skills.
Thank. God.]
Whoa, yeah, that does not sound good. Oh geez.
But yeah, sure! Of course. One of the few things I'm always ready for, honestly.
[Please save him from stupid errand hell, Lust, you're his only hope.]
Here's the first bit of our new radio drama! Casting is listed at top, we'll record through the week. It's called The Black Cofagrigus of Death, and it's appropriately spooky.
[Jack's got mixed feelings. He's had them ever since Number Two showed up. With that perfect, handsome face of his.]
[That face doesn't exist anymore. A crazy siren bitch saw to that. His doppelganger doesn't get to avoid that. But damnit, purposefully destroying those impeccable looks... it's a friggin sin. But it's gotta be done. And Jack's spent a long time preparing. It wasn't easy fashioning a brand out of cooking ware and random scraps, or getting it just right.]
[But he had, and he's got a workbench in the basement with a vice to make sure this only has to happen once. And he's broken out the really heavy duty booze. And a little something to make sure his double doesn't make trouble over this.]
[He'll be well compensated. Jack called him, told him to come over, didn't make a thing out of it. Now he's just waiting, a little jittery, thinking about Elpis and the road that's brought him here.]
[Tim doesn't really think anything of it anymore, when Jack calls him over. Well, okay, he thinks a lot - every time he has to go over there, he runs through the possibilities of what might be on Jack's mind, so he can be a little better prepared for it - but he doesn't really think about going. Jack wants him there, so he goes there. Simple as that, even if it sucks.
He really hopes this isn't another time where he has to be Jack's friend, because that's always the worst. Being ranted at for a while, though. He can handle that, as scary as it can get. He'd be cool with that.
But whatever it's about doesn't matter. Tim arrives. As he always does.]
Ah... Hey, boss.
[And that's all he's starting off with. It's always better to test the waters a little first, to figure out what kind of mood Jack is in.]
[After everything that's happened, Tim hasn't really... talked to anyone on his 'gear again. Not after calling Athena for help. He's been in no state for it and he's especially not eager to talk in any public posts.
So it's really just luck that he happens to check if he's got any messages today. And... oh.
Oh geez.
Everything's been happening so much that he hadn't even really thought about Lust. Initially, maybe, when he'd been considering who he could go to for help. But afterwards... his thoughts have been a little occupied with other things. And he really wasn't up for talking with people, but...
He can't just leave Lust hanging.
Even knowing it's really not an option, he hovers over the video button for a while. It's what he's generally used for talking with her. It's what she's using now. But he... really can't. No.
There's always audio, but... He touches his throat for a moment. Still kinda rough. It's getting better, but god, voice modulators really don't have a nice recovery process. Yeah, that's... that's not happening.
Text it is. At least he's better at that now than his texts to Athena days ago. Even if he's still typing a little slowly.]
That sounds amazing, but [...] I'm actually not gonna be in town for a while. [Like... forever? Son of a bitch. Why does the best person in this goddamn world have to live in the same city as the worst person?] Sorry...
[ ... Some time while they're traveling, presumably, and after Janey's conversation with Lust, she'll approach him with an absolutely delighted smile. ]
Hey, bud! Just heard the news. Congratulations! Why didn't you tell us about it, eh?
[That had been a very, very perplexing text conversation with that Springs woman. Lust honestly hasn't been sure what to think about it. But she has a very sneaking suspicion that her original assumption was incorrect. So she decides to simply lay any confusion to rest for good.]
[Oh god. Yeah, uh, Tim also realized that there definitely needed to be a talk. Also after having a conversation with Janey. And he'd been meaning to get to that, he just... didn't expect Lust to beat him it.
And wow, this is awkward. It's awkward, right? He feels pretty damn awkward at any rate. Oh geez.]
Oh, uh, yeah, hi. I mean... Sure, yeah, totally got a few moments. I have so many of those. Moments, that is. As many moments as... as needed, really, so... uh...
[Lust has been having a surprisingly relaxing and pleasant vacation. She hadn't been certain, how the turning of the year would take her. But it's been alright.]
[And the holiday is drawing to an end. Wrath is sound asleep in the embrace of numerous Pokemon. Lust's taken advantage to slip outside and indulge in those recreational habits she only rarely indulges in. And sometime after her tea has kicked in and the ocean seems to me made of liquid silver, she's overcome with the impulse to call Timothy.]
[So she does.]
Timothy? Timothy dearest, are you up?
[Lust's hair is braided for bed, she's in a light robe...and she's clearly on the beach in the middle of the night.]
[He is up, conveniently enough, because he tends to be up late anyway. Gotta love insomnia. And, okay, it's not like this is the first time he's gotten a late night call, but it still kinda throws him. And something about this seems... different?
Rather, Lust seems different.]
Oh, uh, yeah! I'm awake. What's-- [And then he actually looks at the screen, tilting his head slightly.] ...Iiiiiis that the beach?
[Mostly his tone is amused, but seriously Lust, what???]
[A rapping of an oricorio’s beak at a nearby door, window, tree or rock might alert "Jack" to the fact that he had a visitor. Clutched in the beak of the creature is a pink, heart-shaped piece of paper. Opening it up would reveal a handwritten note and adorned with a Glameow sticker.]
[Lust's voice sounds...thick and sad. Which it is, the main reason she's using audio is because she's been crying and she hates to be seen when she's been crying. But she's lost her closest friend, and it's very hard not to, under those circumstances.]
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I do hate to bother you, but I was just speaking with that very loud and enthusiastic young woman from your world and it turned out to be quite the conversation.
It included the clear implication that you, how was it phrased? Ah yes, that you have ' killed like a shit-ton of people'. Which doesn't bother me in and of itself, but...
I think perhaps we should consider making some sort of announcement or something similar about our matrimonial status. Apparently it's considered rude to not mention that sort of thing.
But it feels ridiculous at this point, doesn't it?
I get that for whatever reason you're not super into us being buddies or whatever, I haven't missed your social cues and radio silence and I don't understand it, but fine, sure, everybody here apparently hates me or some shit. Why would you be any different?
But I gotta ask. Cuz...ya know, I'm a curious guy, I'm living in other-me's house, lotta stuff lying around. Lotta trinkets and mementos.
I was talking with someone recently, about size constraints and number of Pokemon and all of that and it got me wondering. We're already well settled in Ecruteak, maybe it's time to stop renting.
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I don't know much about Jack but this whole double thing makes me wary about him.
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[Talking about being a body double, that much is fine. When he's not actively on the job, that's allowed, he did it all the time on Elpis, so whatever.
But this... This part he's hesitating on.]
...None of this will leave this conversation, right? Cause... I can't have Jack finding out I talked about this, y'know?
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Come back to my place, drink with me?
Nothing weird. I...aw, I just don't wanna go home to an empty house tonight.
It's been a pretty fucked up day.
[And the mere fact that Jack actually drops an f-bomb is a clear indication of his mood.]
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Well, after whatever he should even call that.
The absolute last thing Tim wants to do right now is be somewhere alone with Jack. But today it seems like an extra terrible idea to disappoint Jack, so even though every fiber of his being is screaming fuck no, he can't really refuse.]
It, uh... it sure has been... something.
So... sure, yeah, alright. I'll be there...
[Well, this is gonna suck.]
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[Unfortunately, she's found herself without a single script save one for Halloween. Luckily, she has a writer on hand.]
I hope you're ready to put those creative skills of yours to work. Pokemon, ice cream and cardboard storage boxes of paper scripts don't come together in terribly helpful ways.
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But what he does generally have to do is just kind of... incredibly boring. And dumb. Yep, he sure is getting a lot of use out of that degree right now.
So when Lust calls, he might be more than a little relieved. Because oh man, is he ready to use those creative skills.
Thank. God.]
Whoa, yeah, that does not sound good. Oh geez.
But yeah, sure! Of course. One of the few things I'm always ready for, honestly.
[Please save him from stupid errand hell, Lust, you're his only hope.]
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Attached file of script.
Oh, by the way...how would you like to be credited? If at all.
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Oh, awesome.
[But... the second part...]
...Uhhhh. [You hear that, Lust? That's the sound of someone who has not actually thought about this.] That... is... a good question...
[He has absolutely no idea and oh god why are simple things like this so goddamn complicated...]
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[Jack's got mixed feelings. He's had them ever since Number Two showed up. With that perfect, handsome face of his.]
[That face doesn't exist anymore. A crazy siren bitch saw to that. His doppelganger doesn't get to avoid that. But damnit, purposefully destroying those impeccable looks... it's a friggin sin. But it's gotta be done. And Jack's spent a long time preparing. It wasn't easy fashioning a brand out of cooking ware and random scraps, or getting it just right.]
[But he had, and he's got a workbench in the basement with a vice to make sure this only has to happen once. And he's broken out the really heavy duty booze. And a little something to make sure his double doesn't make trouble over this.]
[He'll be well compensated. Jack called him, told him to come over, didn't make a thing out of it. Now he's just waiting, a little jittery, thinking about Elpis and the road that's brought him here.]
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He really hopes this isn't another time where he has to be Jack's friend, because that's always the worst. Being ranted at for a while, though. He can handle that, as scary as it can get. He'd be cool with that.
But whatever it's about doesn't matter. Tim arrives. As he always does.]
Ah... Hey, boss.
[And that's all he's starting off with. It's always better to test the waters a little first, to figure out what kind of mood Jack is in.]
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Because if you aren't, it's high time you saw the circus. The Halloween celebration can't be missed, we can make an afternoon and evening of it.
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So it's really just luck that he happens to check if he's got any messages today. And... oh.
Oh geez.
Everything's been happening so much that he hadn't even really thought about Lust. Initially, maybe, when he'd been considering who he could go to for help. But afterwards... his thoughts have been a little occupied with other things. And he really wasn't up for talking with people, but...
He can't just leave Lust hanging.
Even knowing it's really not an option, he hovers over the video button for a while. It's what he's generally used for talking with her. It's what she's using now. But he... really can't. No.
There's always audio, but... He touches his throat for a moment. Still kinda rough. It's getting better, but god, voice modulators really don't have a nice recovery process. Yeah, that's... that's not happening.
Text it is. At least he's better at that now than his texts to Athena days ago. Even if he's still typing a little slowly.]
That sounds amazing, but [...] I'm actually not gonna be in town for a while. [Like... forever? Son of a bitch. Why does the best person in this goddamn world have to live in the same city as the worst person?] Sorry...
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Yeah, that's me. I guess.
[Does Lust have any other writer friends? Who knows, but he's just gonna assume this is right.]
Why?
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Hey, bud! Just heard the news. Congratulations! Why didn't you tell us about it, eh?
[ Rest in pieces, bruh. ]
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Uhhhhh.
What?
[Janey you might want to elaborate.]
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Timothy? Do you have a few moments?
I think we need to have a small talk.
[Her tone, if anything, is amused.]
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And wow, this is awkward. It's awkward, right? He feels pretty damn awkward at any rate. Oh geez.]
Oh, uh, yeah, hi. I mean... Sure, yeah, totally got a few moments. I have so many of those. Moments, that is. As many moments as... as needed, really, so... uh...
[...Why is he still talking, holy shit.]
Yeah. I have time.
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[And the holiday is drawing to an end. Wrath is sound asleep in the embrace of numerous Pokemon. Lust's taken advantage to slip outside and indulge in those recreational habits she only rarely indulges in. And sometime after her tea has kicked in and the ocean seems to me made of liquid silver, she's overcome with the impulse to call Timothy.]
[So she does.]
Timothy? Timothy dearest, are you up?
[Lust's hair is braided for bed, she's in a light robe...and she's clearly on the beach in the middle of the night.]
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Rather, Lust seems different.]
Oh, uh, yeah! I'm awake. What's-- [And then he actually looks at the screen, tilting his head slightly.] ...Iiiiiis that the beach?
[Mostly his tone is amused, but seriously Lust, what???]
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You’re glameow-rous, Valentine. -- Angel ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭*
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[The video shows Lust is clearly on a roof somewhere. In the snow. She's wrapped in a dark fur lined coat with the hood pulled up.]
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[Because, I mean. What does he know?]
...Sheesh, you're not cold over there?
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[Lust's voice sounds...thick and sad. Which it is, the main reason she's using audio is because she's been crying and she hates to be seen when she's been crying. But she's lost her closest friend, and it's very hard not to, under those circumstances.]
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[Oh, that's... not a tone he's used to hearing from her. Concern levels rising immediately.] Uh, hey, no, I'm not... I've got plenty of time.
What's going on?
NO WORRIES!
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[Yes, Lust is deliberately using video here.]
I do hate to bother you, but I was just speaking with that very loud and enthusiastic young woman from your world and it turned out to be quite the conversation.
It included the clear implication that you, how was it phrased? Ah yes, that you have ' killed like a shit-ton of people'. Which doesn't bother me in and of itself, but...
Is that true?
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Well, it says a lot about his life that it wasn't not on the list? But it still wasn't very high. Boy, this is... a little awkward.
Though Lust cursing, even in a quote, is almost more baffling.]
Uhhh.
[Being caught off guard also means that... well. He doesn't really have any options other than just... admitting the truth.]
...Kinda?
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Do you have any plans for this weekend? I...had a thought.
[Mostly she just wants to be close to him, after that...thankfully now-hazy experience over the last weekend.]
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[Yeah, he's feeling Not Very Good about that weekend too.]
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I just had something I'd like to discuss...and I wish there were a way to phrase that that didn't sound so inherently ominous. I promise you it isn't.
[Hopefully.]
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I got plenty of time, sure. What's, uh, what's up?
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Do you want any?
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Oh. My god.
Really?
[don't mind him he's just SCREAMING INTERNALLY]
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hey sweetheart
wuts the college 4 pokemon called?
STAR U!
Love ya
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Hi there Tim-othy!
[Sounds a little weird, too, but it's definitely Jack.]
You know what I friggin just friggin realized? I friggin owe you a lot of friggin money! I'm gonna pay you some friggin money right now!
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Sorry, I think my gear is glitching.
What?
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But it feels ridiculous at this point, doesn't it?
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...Not saying we're exactly paragons of normality here, but. Still.
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I get that for whatever reason you're not super into us being buddies or whatever, I haven't missed your social cues and radio silence and I don't understand it, but fine, sure, everybody here apparently hates me or some shit. Why would you be any different?
But I gotta ask. Cuz...ya know, I'm a curious guy, I'm living in other-me's house, lotta stuff lying around. Lotta trinkets and mementos.
Lotta pictures.
Real interesting pictures, buddy boy.
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Uh, okay. I mean, I don't know what kind of stuff you-- well, uh, "you" saved, but...
...What-- What kind of questions?
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I was talking with someone recently, about size constraints and number of Pokemon and all of that and it got me wondering. We're already well settled in Ecruteak, maybe it's time to stop renting.
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Mostly catwise.
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