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[giveuponyourself]

It seems we're all stuck here together like one big happy family, aren't we? Since that's the case... how about we play a little game to get to know each other?

What is most important to you in your entire life? What would you be willing to do anything for? And I do mean anything~

And please, nothing like 'friendship' or 'world peace.' Really dig down deep; we should all be honest with each other, don't you think? ❤

[feel free to answer the question or not, Joshua seems to just be very bored. what a chatty nerd!]

Comments

[nogoldenmirror]

And yet it can be so amusing to watch them squirm. Which one assumes you either meant to invoke given some of the responses you've received by now, or at the very least expected, yes?

[...She actually laughs at that assumption.] Those who do are tiresome and foolish.

[taketori]

[ That... sounds pretty supervillainish? But he's got nothing really to go off of except for his snarky-ass attitude and the fact that he posted this in the first place. ]

That depends. Ambition is admirable, but it's hard to call it inspiring when it could have multiple outcomes.

[giveuponyourself]

Who knows? Maybe I'm just lying to you just to give you some peace of mind. You've seen how many thought you can read with the Player Pin, after all. That sort of thing is easy pickin's for me at my full power~

[It's impossible to tell the extent of how much Josh is pulling Beat's leg right now. Let's not dwell on it.]

Believe me, I'd love to know the answer to that as much as you. One moment I'm making sure Shibuya is back in place, the next I'm here, in this form again. I suspect it has to do with that witch that took all my powers away.

[giveuponyourself]

[why does everyone keep thinking he's lonely and sad??? this is so rude

Well, rude or not, the next reply takes a bit longer to show up, as Joshua sort of has to... think about it. He's not even sure he believes what he says next anymore, but it's easy to fall prey to the human comforts of what's familiar.]

No. It's impossible for one person to truly understand another. While I still find it an interesting curiosity to pursue, it's not worth the trouble.

[giveuponyourself]

Oh? I didn't realize I was hiding!

[Actually he kind of was, but that was definitely partially just because he didn't want to be bothered.]

Are you sure you're not the one that needs to keep his eyes in check?

[shootstyles]

oh i mean... i don't really think im that interesting. i'm not even the top of my class or anything like that.

[explosivo]

You think I'm a candy and roses kind of guy or what??
I'm not the sacrificing type how about that???

[soundsurfing]

Bro you better not have been in my head!!

[ God, that stress is something Beat doesn't need and he tries to ignore it, pulling up handfuls of grass and throwing them at Josh. All they do is float gamely back down to the ground, most not even reaching their intended target. ]

Hey, don't call ladies names, it's rude. [ Yeah, to the witch comment. ] She really seemed she needed help, though why she took our stuff away, I dunno. You'd think you'd be more helpful as you was than... as you is. ... What can you do now?

[giveuponyourself]

Just a natural reaction to the obstacles of life. You've never been annoyed being forced to serve some strangers realm in an under-furnished temple before?

[....that's a joke. Probably.]

[giveuponyourself]

Sure, why not?

It certainly doesn't stop people from answering.

[heartslight]

[ Geez. ]

well what if i am? what's so wrong with that?

[ She doesn't think of herself as particularly soft hearted, but if caring about other people makes her that, then fine! ]

[giveuponyourself]

Of course not; I'm just giving my opinion. You're more than welcome to disagree with it.

[He means that, genuinely, but it sounds SUPER condescending!!]

I must admit, it would be a terrible burden to have to walk around and be recognized wherever you go, so I can certainly understand the desire for anonymity.

You've been a delight to speak with, Sheryl. ❤

[giveuponyourself]

Well, I'll admit watching people yell and scream is a fun diversion. But I do hope you don't mistake me for a simple troublemaker!

I never said it was a bad paradox, though. It's quite an intriguing one.

[pidgeypidge]

Fair enough. And I wouldn't say I've never been annoyed by it.

[Then again, there are a lot of things that annoy her.]

[godcards]

I seize opportunities when I can, it's how I've gotten so far. Don't mistake this mere distraction as anything other than that. I intend to achieve my goals by any means necessary, even if the witch wants to try to delay me.

[giveuponyourself]

[Joshua simply let out a chuckle at Beat's continued insistence, and the very rude assault with the handle of grass. He idly kicks at some of the blades as they fell, but they're pretty much already on the ground.]

Exactly. If she really needed my help, she wouldn't have dumbed me down to this form. I don't even have all the powers I had during the Game. [He was going to spare Beat the pedantics, and not point out that he meant 'witch' as in, actual factual magic lady.

He reaches into one of his pockets and retrieves his old, orange cellphone. Unfortunately much more useless than he had during the Game, but it was still good to fiddle with.]

As it stands, all I can do is some telekinesis. [To point, he tossed the flip phone up into the air, spreading his fingers open and 'catching' the phone in the air above his palm, surrounding the device in a light blue aura as it remained suspended.]

A pitiable pittance, compared to what I could do. So as far as I'm concerned, this is all just a power trip for her.

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[hauhra]

[ oh.

that's certainly not the answer that dark bakura was expecting, and it's obvious in his response that he was caught off-guard, his choice of words, in a way, revealing the very vulnerabilities he's trying to hide: ]

And if that person has nothing left for you to take?

[soundsurfing]

[ This makes Beat sit up and focus more, watching as Josh floats his phone above his hand. Well, it's something and look at Beat, not mocking the fact that Josh can't toss cars and vending machines around like he used to be able to. God that fight was a pain.

Instead he stands and brushes himself off, thoughtful. ]

Maybe it don' work proper cuz we ain't in Shibuya but here? She might not of tried to break it. Can you float anythin' bigger? Not that I wanna be on that end of yer powers again but that aint really gonna help you much. Oh! Unless we get you some knives to float and throw! Can you throw shit still?

[ Look at him, offering to be your target, Josh, how absolutely sweet of him. He moves back a few paces and spreads his arms with a grin in an obvious 'come on, hit me' way. ]

[infailtration]

i'm fresh out of shit i'd do anything for.

[ Not true, but this is a little suspicious. ]

just giving you a heads up that "how about we play a little game?" makes you sound like a serial killer about to torture a victim.

[fuck1ngusernam3]

we agree w each other then. that actually didnt take as long as i thought it wld u were such a weird dick abt it in the post

[metagame]

[there's not a single answer that will ever satisfy this crazy ass misanthrope, he's met too many people like this josh character who think they're above it all. trite his ass (ONLY HE GETS TO ASK PEOPLE FOR A LITTLE GAME)]

The two-bit villain gimmick aside, your experiences aren't the be-all and end-all. And so what if someone's scared? Or if they're selfish? That's why the bonds of friendship are important, so people work together to overcome those weaknesses and face them head on.

[fairysong]

I know I have. ❤

[Two can play at that game.]

It's not that bad when you get used to it. A nice hat and a pair of sunglasses do wonders.

Besides, if my complaint revolves around people liking me too much, that's a good problem to have, hmm?

[invasif]

Not all are circumspect. Or perhaps their old hopes and dreams no longer have much meaning here.

[giveuponyourself]

[he's only like..... half a supervillain. Maybe.]

That's true. It's easy for ambition to poison the minds of weak-willed people. But I think taking the gamble is much more admirable than avoiding the risk. And a lot more interesting too.

[giveuponyourself]

Oh what does that matter? School performance is a poor measure for really matters. I haven't been for a long time and I turned out just fine.

[......probably]