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[ Barry has propped up the SFC so that he can be clearly seen. He's sitting back against his Victorian style couch, and while it's not odd to see a smile on the demon's face this time it's far tighter and less pleasant than normal. When he does start to speak there's a tightness to his voice as well. ]

Good evening, Vatheon.

While some of you may not have had the pleasure of meeting me yet, I'm merely here to inform you that my partner, Johnny Rayflo, [ The name is said equally tightly. He knows Johnny well enough to know he wouldn't have told anyone about Barry's own nickname for him. That was fine for Barry, Addy was his and only his after all. ] has left the bubble.

I'm sure he has many assets that will need to sorted out, but I'll trust others to do that in my stead.

[ Barry's honestly half tempted to go out and torch said possessions, but with Johnny gone there's really no point in erasing those particular belongings from existence. ]

Farewell for now.

[ Without another word, Barry disconnects the video. ]

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I take it this is the one you were speaking of prior?

Hello, Saix.

[ Barry's fine with voice. His own still sounds a little strained, but at least he doesn't have to hide his emotions on his face this way. ]

Yes, he is.

...I don't know Johnny that well but...

I'm sorry that he left. You must have been really close to him...

How unfortunate for you then.

[He honestly doesn't care, but at least he's acknowledging this event at all.]

Is there something I can do?

[ Barry's almost tempted to call Saix out on that, but he says nothing. ]

Thank you for your sympathies, Saix, but I'm afraid unless you know how to bring someone back, then there's nothing that can be done.

[ Oh Barry the lies and half truths that you're about to tell. ]

Yes, we're from the same world. We were lovers there, but...well it doesn't matter now.

I imagine finding and torturing the scientists in charge of this place would be a part of the process.

[He was going to do that anyway, really.]

A lovely thought.

If you find them, allow me to help?

[ Barry sighed lightly. ]

Though from what I understand it would be a useless endeavor.

It would depend on your method of torture. I am somewhat... blunt when it comes to the physical end of things.

Hm. Are you referring to attempting to find the scientists or torturing them?

You don't believe I am?

[ He chuckled lightly though there was only a hint of mirth to it. ]

Finding them. Torture is guaranteed.

I don't know what you are.

[Besides a con-man and not human, he thinks.]

Well, people seem to have made some measure of process. It's just a matter of staying here long enough, apparently.

Does what I am really matter?

[ Now Barry just sounds amused. ]

Unfortunately that is true.

It would be useful to know.

Useful for who, dear?

Myself.

...Why are you calling me that?

It's a term of endearment, surely you know what that means?

[ Barry chuckles lightly again. He's taken a bit of a liking to Saix. It must be the coldness. ]

I know what it means. That doesn't answer the question of 'why'.

[Serph had never really understood the relationship between the two, aside from how Johnny had seemed afraid.]

Johnny's a good friend.

[A pause.]

Would you like company?

Then I suppose you'll find out eventually~

[ At least Saix was providing a good distraction for the moment. ]

If it's you, I wouldn't mind.

[ There are few people in the bubble that Barry truly enjoys being around, but Serph is one of them. ]

[That is not an answer gdi]

I fail to see how I am endearing.

But you wouldn't, would you?

Endearment comes from the other person, and it's my opinion only of why you'd be endearing.

[Hiss. Growl. Except not really.]

It seems ridiculous.

Would you prefer I call you something else?

My name.

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