Fifth Gold Bolt [Video/locked from Alister Azimuth]

[last_lombax]

[This transmission takes place shortly after <href="http://caughtinanetwork.dreamwidth.org/99654.html">the arrival of another Lombax. Ratchet is sitting on his bed, staring down at his SFC for a long moment before talking. He doesn't look good and there may have been some tears shed as his eyes are red.]

This is probably the weirdest thing I've ever had to say. I mean...just thinking about it I can't find a way to phrase it that doesn't sound utterly stupid. [He sucks in a deep breath.]

So I guess I'll just come out and say it. My killer is here. Everyone just leave him alone. He doesn't seem to remember killing me so just let him be. He's got enough to worry about. He's another Lombax like me, kind of hard to miss. Please and Thank you.

The end.

[And he turns off the communicator.]

Comments

;video

[keepsthefire]

[Well.

Shit.

That's not good.]

... you doin' okay, Ratchet?

Re: ;video

[last_lombax]

As okay as I can be. Not everyday you get to talk to your own killer, right?

[Emotional Ratchet security measure 001 is ago; snark until you can't snark anymore.]

;video

[keepsthefire]

I've never died before, so I wouldn't know.

[But he did have to deal with Mephisto on a daily basis, and Shura, and Amaimon, and just about every damn demon out there... that's a lot of people who either have tried to kill him or wanted him dead.]

... 'ey. Wanna go blow shit up in the park?

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[last_lombax]

...Now that's the best thing I've heard all day. Meet you there soon.

;video

[keepsthefire]

See ya there.

Video;

[messianic]

[...ah.]

Is everything alright? I mean--if you need anything...

Re: Video;

[last_lombax]

...Not exactly sure what I need, to be honest.

But thanks for the offer.

[messianic]

[Just a quiet nod on his end.]

I can understand that. If you do need anything--just let me know. I might be able to help.

[last_lombax]

I'll do that.

Not sure if we've met though. I'm Ratchet. What's your name?

[messianic]

Ah...we haven't.

Sorry, I'm Minato. It's nice to meet you, Ratchet-san. Even if the circumstances could be better.

[last_lombax]

It's alright. Nice to meet you too Minato. So you're...um...Japanese right? That's why you added on that -san thing, yeah?

[Video]

[closedcircuit]

If you're in any danger then of course you can be protected.

Re: [Video]

[last_lombax]

I don't think so. Like I said, he doesn't remember killing me. In his mind something completely different happened and he's the one who died.

It's more confusing than anything.

Re: [Video]

[closedcircuit]

Of course, if he was capable of killing you in that you're sure he did, then perhaps he still might be.

Just take care of yourself.

Re: [Video]

[last_lombax]

Yeah, I figured.

Thanks. How have you been?

Re: [Video]

[closedcircuit]

I am doing fine. Yourself, other than this new arrival?

Re: [Video]

[last_lombax]

Well I was doing pretty good. Finally got my apartment back in order. When everyone was sick I went on an invention spree. Kind of filled my apartment with different things.

[Voice]

[ashihara]

Ratchet-san...

Re: [Voice]

[last_lombax]

...Hey Chitose.

[Voice]

[ashihara]

I must say, you are a brave individual for speaking about something like this to the public.

Re: [Voice]

[last_lombax]

Just seemed easier this way.

[Voice] You saw no fail

[ashihara]

If you say so. [Was there a hint of sympathy?]

Might I ask what his name might be? I'll have to be careful then.

Re: [Voice] None at all.

[last_lombax]

...Alister. Alister Azimuth.

video

[kingwithnocrown]

[Hey. Look. Izaya.]

Oooooooh? Your murderer? How scary! I think I saw his introductory video.

My, why would he have killed such a cute little thing like you?

[If he could pinch your cheeks, he would.]

Re: video

[last_lombax]

[Oh Izaya, rubbing salt in the wound. Thanks. That hurts, you know.]

I didn't really get to do the last whisper 'why' question. Seemed cliched at the time, you know?