caughtinanetwork | second thought [accidental video]

_{[Clearly the SFCs have horrid timing, because this time a feed starts up when it gets knocked onto the floor. After a brief bout of static, it focuses on Mao spinning around in a simple computer chair with both hands clamped over a pair of headphones, holding them to his ears. To anyone who remembers him from his first appearance, he definitely looks happier this time!]}

I take back every terrible thing I said about this city~! Oh, if only you could see this--we could live here forever and ever and nobody could ever tear us apart again, I'd make sure of it! How I missed hearing your voice, C.C.! I was so angry at first because they took everything away from me, but they gave it back! It's only missing you now... But you'll come someday, I just know it! I promise, I'll wait for however long it takes!

_{[Slowly, the chair comes to a stop and Mao regards the fallen SFC with mild surprise. Did he bump into the desk a little too hard? Whoops! Time to get off that chair and pick the poor thing up.]}

Ah! I had no idea this turned itself on. But since I have your attention, I have a teensy question for you all! Where could I find a normal doctor? You see, the natives are far too noisy for my tastes, and I'm a little picky~

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Let's keep things lucky then, Doctor~

_{[That sure is a nasty ol' habit there, Muraki. But the thought of his geass being genetic sends him into a fit of laughter and clapping.]}

Oh, now that's the best one I've heard! It really, really is! And the experiments! That's another very, very, very good guess, but they're both wrong, I'm afraid! No, no, it's much different. C.C. gave it to me when I was a child! She's the only person I can't hear and she's very important to me for soooo many reasons!

_{[Seems he never really grew out of that child phase, either.]}

Another Eleven, hmm~? You can call me Mao! I'm afraid I don't have any fancy titles or even a last name but I never had any parents, so I hope you understand~

[ Oh, but this was getting more and more interesting, not gonna lie. The possibilities were intriguing to say the least. ]

I suppose we should keep this... C.C. within radar if she ever appears in the city. There seems to be quite a lot behind this Geass.

[ A beat. ]

A pleasure to meet you then, Mao. I find... this may be the start of a rather beneficent friendship, if I may use such a term.

When she arrives, you'll be the first person I'll introduce her to~ She's really quite beautiful.

_{[And then a moment of stunned silence. Friendship...? Huh, no one ever wanted to be friends with him before--at least someone other than C.C. Sure, there had been children when he'd brave a venture into town with her, but they were so mean! Teasing him about his eyes and thinking so many unkind things--he certainly didn't want to be friends with someone like that.

His tone takes on a sharper edge to it.]}

I hope you're not the kind to backstab, Doctor Muraki~ I re~ally hate people like that. Liars and backstabbers are the absolute worst.

I look forward to meeting her then.

[ Of course, he uses the term loosely. In the connotation of "someone who won't openly kick his ass" to be sure. Allies would have been a proper word but when one was wearing the face of a more than cordial young doctor, well... friendship was a good thing. ]

Despite what you may hear from the wrong lips, Mao, I assure you. To the right people, I am quite trustworthy.

Having said this, I believe you the right sort of person who can consider me such.

Oh, don't worry~! If someone shows up from my universe, no doubt you'll hear hurtful things about me. They do have some truth to them, however! I won't be afraid to admit that!

[ And further assessment of his personality is a go! Yep, this dude sounded like someone right up his alley. ]

Perhaps there is a measure of truth to what others are prone to say... however, it seems that some accounts can tend to be over exaggerated, if I may say.

[ A beat. This one was interesting. ]

You mentioned not having any residence here, am I correct?

_{[He's a special one, alright.]}

It's always amusing to see how far they'll stretch the truth, isn't it?

_{[He makes a small sound in the back of his throat.]}

Mmhm!

[ All the frands! ]

Indeed. Especially when searching for allies.

[ A beat. ]

I'll come up front. You interest me, Mao. I find... there's quite a lot I can learn from you.

My apartment has a second room, if you'd be so inclined. My only requirements are that you clean up after yourself and that you aren't averse to cigarette smoke on occasions.

I couldn't agree with you more!

_{[He pauses, and when he speaks up the grin can be heard clear in his tone.]}

My, my~ That really is up front... But I can do that~!

[ You know what they say. Keep your friends close and specimens closer. ]

Though it isn't much of a gesture. I am away most the time and the extra room is a bit of a waste uninhabited.

Feel free to move in anytime.

_{[But Murakibro the specimens have feelings too.]}

Isn't much? Oh, if only you knew~! I've never exactly lived with anyone other than C.C. and as far as my memory can recall, I don't think we've lived in anything as nice as the buildings here.

Ah, but I'd feel so rude showing up when you aren't home--oh! Where is it, by the way?

[ feelings are irrelevant in the field of SCIENCE! ]

The city does take good care of those it kidnaps, I find.

My apartment is in Vita. Fourth floor, second door. Come around past eleven in the evening if you wish to catch me there. Of course, you could always drop by the clinic before I lock up for the evening.

_{[w-well as long as there aren't any surprise body poking, then it's okay. Sort of.]}

Then I'll stop by the clinic and walk with you there. Is that alright~?

I believe that's just fine. Whenever you feel comfortable enough to move in, drop by the clinic at around ten in the evening.

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