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[blinged]

My my, I was prepared for a few more surprises, but this certainly wasn't what I had in mind! Unlike many of you, I'm not at all used to being caught off guard.

[For all his confessed surprise, Gil looks right at home seated at a table in a tech-y cafe in Crystalden, device propped up against the ketchup bottle. He stirs his milkshake, then stops to take a sip. There's a lot on his mind at the moment, there's no denying that; beneath the calm, lazy enjoyment, he's taking in his surroundings and turning them over in the back of his mind.]

It's too bad my knowledge doesn't extend to the queen or her funny little kingdom - I guess that's all part of the game, though, isn't it? It wouldn't be much fun if they let someone in who already knew the ending.

[Prying his gaze away from a girl on the other side of the cafe, he turns back to the device and gives a bright, easy smile]

I have other things I could be doing, but this isn't a poor distraction either. You can call me Gil -- I'm looking forward to playing with all of you!

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[topidol]

A game?

[It's a question, that's obvious. But it's delivered much like a statement, with no inflection or particular sense of curiosity. His too-pretty face is utterly empty. It seems at if he could be pleased, or angry, or just not care at all -- it's impossible to read.]

That's one way of thinking about it.

[blinged]

The other possibility is that we're here to serve them - but that option doesn't suit me very well, so it's a game.

[topidol]

It could be both.

[blinged]

Ah, that's true, isn't it? I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[He goes for the milkshake again, peering over the rim of the glass at Kasuka and his expression - or, well, lack thereof]

Hey mister, would you do me a favor?

[topidol]

What favor?

[No sign of surprise or wariness here. As far as reactions go it's bland as fuck.]

[blinged]

[He can't argue with someone who seems agreeable - at the very least, it's more interesting than being shot down, isn't it?]

Smile.

[topidol]

Smile... Okay.

[Since he was asked. His face lights up in a bright, completely warm and charming smile.

And it's totally fake.]

[blinged]

[He sits back in his chair and gives a polite round of applause]

Oh, you're good at that!

[topidol]

[His face goes right back to blank when he's done.]

Thank you.

[seeyousuffer]

[Kirei is so confused right now. He hadn't been planning on responding to people in general at this point, but this...] I know you have a taste for games.

But what have you done to yourself?

[blinged]

Oh—

[For a moment, the surprise is mutual. Then something connects, and something like recognition settles in the corners of his smile]

It's you. Or someone quite like you, perhaps! I can't answer your question, though - I didn't do anything to myself, but the girl responsible doesn't seem to be here right now!

[seeyousuffer]

Yes, it's me. [Who else would it be?]

What girl? So you don't know what was done to you? The last time I saw you, you were rather taller.

I do agree with you, regardless of your size. Why not enjoy ourselves, while we're here?

[Fun sounds like a good idea to him.]

[blinged]

The Einzbern one! Of course, it wouldn't be surprising if she didn't know what she was doing either...

[seeyousuffer]

What Einzbern girl? [He'd killed the Einzbern woman himself, so that can't be who Gilgamesh means.]

The last I saw you, we were in Fuyuki together, after the Grail War.

[blinged]

And the last I saw you, you were taller and wearing an apron.

[He leans against the table and pulls his glass towards him]

Hey, mister, don't you think something funny's going on here?

[seeyousuffer]

An apron? I don't believe I've ever worn one. [What is he even supposed to make of that?] Then you don't remember the war, the fire?

Of that, there isn't any doubt.

[blinged]

Of course not. I bet that "me" was a separate incarnation. Funny how that works, isn't it?

[seeyousuffer]

That must be so. [It makes sense. There's no reason for Heroic Spirits not to have other incarnations.] Funny is one word for it.

[He'd rather have the Gilgamesh he's familiar with, but there's no reason not to speak to this smaller version.]

What kind of game did you have in mind? [He already has his own ideas, but he'd like to know what this child-sized King of Heroes thinks.]

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[megone]

This doesn't seem like a game to me. Aren't games supposed to be fun?

[Cheren, nothing really seems like a game to you. Shh.]

... but it's nice to meet you. I'm Cheren, the Aspertia City Gym Leader, from Unova.

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[blinged]

Of course. I'm enjoying myself so far! It's been a while since I've seen so many unfamiliar sights.

[Unova? Never heard of it - but certainly if three worlds can exist parallel to one another, there's nothing that's stopping a fourth or fifth or any number of other worlds from popping up, is there?

My, we certainly are up a creek here, aren't we?]

If you're not enjoying yourself yet, maybe you haven't tried.

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[megone]

Is that so? [That could be exciting. Kinda. But still... !] I don't think many of us are here to sight see, though.

[And this is Cheren okay. He doesn't know how to enjoy himself.]

I enjoy running the gym, but I can't do that here.

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[blinged]

Perhaps not, but you have little choice now, don't you?

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[megone]

That's true. What a bother...

I'll just have to deal until we find a way out, won't I?

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[derpiest]

[a young - well, teenage - boy pops up on the screen, but he doesn't say anything; instead there's a text message soon after.]

Do you think this is a game?

[judging by his expression, it's an honest question, not condescending at all. rion's settling in - he's still not sure WHY he's here, but how can other people take it so lightly?]

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[blinged]

[He tilts his head when he sees the text pop up -- well fine, if you're not feeling chatty, that's okay, he supposes]

It's not a bad guess, is it? I happen to know royal types enjoy messing with people when it suits them.

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[derpiest]

But...

[there's a lot of things he'd like to ask here, because this is clearly someone who is both younger than him (WRONG) and ... knows more than he does (ACTUALLY RIGHT).

he's used to this, anyway!]

Messing with people? Bringing them... here, from. Well, it seems like everyone is from all sorts of different places...

[text]

[smallskull]

play?

[text]

[blinged]

（✿ ◜◒◝ ）

[smallskull]

[Gil that doesn't answer anything......]

what does that mean?

[blinged]

Call it an expression of my excitement. It seems that this device lets me make them easily!

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[smallskull]

[Okay got it, writing symbols means someone is excited. They don't jump out as being faces to her, alas, so that's what she takes out of his reply.]

what will we play?

[Since his excitement isn't really an answer to the question she meant to ask.]

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[shittypompousmage]

Game?! This seems like the furthest thing from it!

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[blinged]

I can't think of anything else to call it! Do you have a better idea?

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[shittypompousmage]

Yeah, it's called "kidnapping"- or well, I suppose it should technically be "species-napping", considering how many they seem to have brought here.

[ex_shadowstep567]

You sound like a sadist.

[blinged]

Isn't that a bit harsh? Being a sadist isn't my nature at all!

[ex_shadowstep567]

Well, you are looking forward to playing with us all.

But then I've been known to be a little harsh.

[blinged]

Call it a friendly gesture! I certainly have no reason to hostile - should I?

[ex_shadowstep567]

Okay then, can you elaborate?

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[eyeflames]

[ Slowly: ]

You do not sound very concerned. Does this "game" have no rules?

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[blinged]

Her highness sure didn't give any. I don't think she'd like it if I filled in the blanks for her.

[eyeflames]

A game without rules?

Odd.

[blinged]

I think they call that sort of thing a "free-for-all"!

[eyeflames]

... Then maybe the rule is that it has no rules.

[aestusdomusaurea]

[LITTLE ADORABLE BOY. Saber feels like there's more to this than meets the eye, but her hormones the boy's innocent look and amiable attitude are preventing her from exercising caution.]

Umu! As do I with all my heart, young Gil! Much like yourself, I've little else to do back in my world, so I do not mind a bit of a diversion for entertainment.

I suppose it's only appropriate that I reciprocate your introduction... You may call me Saber! It is a pleasure to meet you.

[disenfranchised]

[ HEY YOU LITTLE PUNK he remembers what you did. ]

Well, well, well.
We meet again.

You're a bit shorter than I'm used to, but I think I'll manage. [ he doesn't care if you're a little kindergarten brat, it won't stop him from wanting to kick your ass. ]