004 | [Accidental Voice/Action]

[whichwayagain]

[Only someone living under a rock without a journal is probably unaware of the sudden wave of emotion sweeping over Luceti. As Mihai meets neither of these conditions, he's taken refuge (he hopes) in Good Spirits. An ironic choice, considering that Mihai's mood doesn't match the bar's name. Valentine's Day is a bit different for him, given his

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[undershades]

[Slow, purposefully audible footsteps herald the arrival of a young man in a suit and sunglasses. Despite having stepped inside a not so well lit interior, he doesn't remove the latter.

Once he's close enough, he'll aim the barrel of a gun at the back of the man's head. He won't pull the trigger, though. He doesn't actually intend to kill him.]

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[whichwayagain]

[Mihai has lived too many years to miss such purposeful signals. Someone unaware might miss the subtle change in his posture, or how his hand moves to the handle of his own gun, tucked unseen within his jacket. He's still holding on to the glass of scotch with the other, and he'll sip a bit more before he addresses whoever it is behind him.]

You know, it's rude to pull a gun on someone without saying anything first.

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[undershades]

[Giovanni straight out ignores the comment, walking around to take a seat not far from the man while keeping the gun aimed in his direction.]

...You know, I'm curious.

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[whichwayagain]

[Mihai lets out a sigh as this person chooses to completely disregard what he's said.] Even if you're young, there is such a thing as professional courtesy.

[The gunman is moving, and although he doesn't turn his head, Mihai can tell from the sound where Giovanni sits. Of course the gun is still trained on him--that much Mihai can feel almost as if it were an instinct. It's hard to say, however, if he can get off a clean shot before being blown away himself, should things come to it.]

About what?

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You, Haine, that red-haired mutt, that girl with the sword, and the winged fancy. [Never mind that everyone was winged here.]

And myself.

One has to wonder about the Malnosso's reasoning.

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[whichwayagain]

And you think I have the answers? [So he's someone from their world, and obviously connected to Haine based on his little description. Mihai makes a mental note to thank his housemate for bringing along his friend.]

You're wasting your time. I don't know anything more than you do.

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[undershades]

Oh I'm aware. Most people don't, even those that have been here for a while.

But you can talk about yourself, can't you, old man? I'd like to know about you.

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[whichwayagain]

Sorry. I'm not the sharing type.

[Not even when Giovanni's asking so nicely with a gun pointed at his head and everything.]

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[Almost as if hearing that, the young man sighs and places his gun casually back in its holster.]

Not surprising, given your company. I was going to approach the red-head, but I'd rather deal with your lack of sharing than his flapping mouth.

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[whichwayagain]

I can appreciate the sentiment, but it's not so bad if you learn to tune out most of it.

[Well that's interesting. Mihai does note the gun's been put away, but he'll still keep his hand on his own weapon, thanks.]

So what do you want with Haine?

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[undershades]

I've no desire to get used to it.

As for Haine... there are many things I want from him. The two of us go way back, you see.

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[whichwayagain]

[Mihai can't honestly say he's not glad to hear that. Giovanni doesn't seem the type that Mihai wants to invite over for dinner.]

Do you? It'd explain why you both have such pleasant personalities.