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[not_heavens_adam]

[There's a Johnny in a tree, Vatheon. He's just sitting there, smoking, looking out over the park. It almost seems like this is an accident until he finally starts speaking, still not looking at the device.]

It's a funny thing: emotions.
Some people run their lives by them while others spend their entire lives running from them.

I used to think it was silly to run from something as natural as feelings; I mean...pretty much everyone has them whether they like it or not. Humans, trolls, vampires, dogs, cats, demons...everyone. Why bother fighting something that isn't trying to attack you?

Of course...I think I get it now.

[A pause and he sighs, smoke making the view hazy for a moment before it dissipates.] Still. Emotions are scary things, aren't they? Perhaps that's why people run from them, they're too afraid of what those feelings mean and do.

[There's another pause and, for just a moment, his mask drops and he looks a bit like a lost child. Another second and it's back again with a smirk as he finally looks at the SFC.]

I'm not going to ask people whether they run from their emotions or not....just giving you all something to think about.

[Because, clearly, this isn't something he's dealing with himself. Nope.]

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[rainbowarch]

[This subject matter pings him liek woah]

Having emotions can hurt, sure.

But not having them is terrible.

[He speaks as if he has experience on that.]

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[not_heavens_adam]

[He smirks and gives a nod.]

Hmmm~ I can imagine.

I can also assume it'd be very boring~

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[rainbowarch]

It's hard to remember, but probably.

[What makes it difficult to remember is the fact that there is a sense of disconnect between those memories and how he is now.]

I bet I was really boring, ja?

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[not_heavens_adam]

[He studies the other man a moment]

Hmmm~ You don't seem boring now, though~

Mind if I ask what's changed?

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[rainbowarch]

[What's changed? Well, he could quite easily show him. But even if the man knows what demons are, it would probably be kind of startling.]

I used to have no emotions, ja? But then one day, when Atma was forced on everyone, I got them.

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[ex_heartening282]

I think they can only be scary if you let them.

[ Hi, Johnny. There's a redhead headtilting at you. ]

What feelings are scaring you?

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[not_heavens_adam]

Hmm~ That makes sense~

[He gives a big smile. Hello, Kairi, meet the king of avoidance.]

Hnnn~ I never said anything about my feelings. Just...feelings in general.

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[a_violent_end]

[No video or voice from him right now.]

They're dangerous

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[ex_heartening282]

It's the same with anything, I think.

[ Princesses of Heart can read people pretty well. Maybe she's way off the mark, so she won't pursue the point to death, but maybe offering some help might not be amiss. ]

Fair enough. But if you need to talk about anything, I can listen.

[ It's way out there, since he doesn't know her. But she can't not offer to help. ]

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[not_heavens_adam]

[Ooooh. He's been wanting to meet you.]

Really~? Speaking from experience, I assume?

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[a_violent_end]

Yeah

[...Not elaborating.]

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[flared]

Emotions can be bothersome if you allow them to be. You gotta be a strong person to resist their power, but even then they'll find a way to creep back to you.

What brought up this train of thought?

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[not_heavens_adam]

You're offering to listen to a stranger's problems? That's kind...

[His smile turns soft and he considers her a moment.]

What is your name?

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[ex_heartening282]

Of course. And we're only strangers until we become friends.

[ Smiling back gently. ]

Kairi. What about you?

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[not_heavens_adam]

Of course. One can never have too many friends~

You may call me Johnny. I may just take you up on that offer, Kairi.

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[not_heavens_adam]

Very true. Especially the more powerful ones like love, lust, and anger.

...promise to keep a secret?

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[not_heavens_adam]

May I ask how that went for you?

I'm unused to these sorts of things...

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[a_violent_end]

badly

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[not_heavens_adam]

Hmm....I could see how that would be a bit overwhelming.

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[not_heavens_adam]

Ah. I'm sorry to hear that.

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[ex_heartening282]

That's definitely true!

[ She nods. ] Nice to meet you, Johnny.

Sure... did you want to talk over this thing, or in person?

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[not_heavens_adam]

Hmm...that depends, how comfortable are you going to a cafe with a vampire~?

[He smirks, but, really, he's watching for her reaction.]

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[rainbowarch]

[A bit, yes.]

But I'm glad I got them, ja? Happy or sad, they make you who you are.

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[ex_heartening282]

A vampire? [ She looks him over, able to read the truth of it on his face. He's not teasing her.

They're the bad guys in Sci-Fi novels, and the heroes of Romance. Selphie's got a ton of those at home. But really, at the end of the day? She's still looking at a heart. A person.

One who doesn't seem to be bad at all from what she can see. So she smiles, and replies: ]

I'm fine with it. [ So long as she isn't on the menu. XD ]

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[not_heavens_adam]

[His smirk widens to a smile and he nods.]

Glad to hear. Then I know a very nice and quite cafe just off the plaza.

And don't worry, I don't drink living blood, nor will I drink any blood in front of you.