六十八 (Text Post)

[onikui_tengu]

[With the current mode switched on, listeners won't have the pleasure of knowing that Haruka has been getting buzzed incessantly since his time limit became overdue.]

[...] I would like to know more about the scientist known as Ace, or "Sweet One."

Also, about any other scientists that have been in contact with the people who were living in this city for over a year. Not for games, but as people.

[He never took an interest before, but... what sing_nonomori was able to tell him about Ace before has him a little interested. Especially considering what has been happening in the city lately.]

Comments

[kan_chyan]

I never really talked to her, I think most the people who did are gone now actually.

[im-a-country-2.livejournal.com]

I remember her! I met her the first time I was here. She said she had Fortuna with her, and that she was her boss. I never did get to meet Fortuna. She also gave me a cake when I asked for one.

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

I didn't even realize that a scientist talked to the people living here like that.

...and that wouldn't surprise me.

[kan_chyan]

She stopped a long time ago, so it's easy to forget. We were relatively new when she sort of disappeared in that respect.

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

She had... Fortuna with her?

[Wait, wait. Isn't that the name for this world?]

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

I see.

[im-a-country-2.livejournal.com]

Of course, most countries stick with their bosses you know. But, I wonder where Fortuna is now.

[kan_chyan]

Why the sudden interest?

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

.....

[Oh, Sealand. He doesn't even have the heart to correct you like this.]

Probably not that far.

[im-a-country-2.livejournal.com]

I hope so, I really want to meet her. My original plan was to make an alliance, then I would be the most powerful country here, and get Prussia to pay me what he owes me and all sorts of other stuff. But, things have changed so I don't need to do some of that anymore.

Hey, I'm Sealand! What's your name?

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

That girl... Yorda mentioned her.

It just gave me a different impression of the scientists. Even if things have changed from how it used to be back then.

[kan_chyan]

Even though we are on opposite sides, due to our situation. We must remember they are people too. Probably one of the reasons they avoid talking with us to much. It would humanize us for them, and possibly make it harder to do whatever it is they do....

Is it really so surprising to think they're people?

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

Then you're a country like Japan? ...How does a country become more powerful anyway? Through influence? Size?

[Only smaller.]

... Haruka.

[im-a-country-2.livejournal.com]

SIZE! And influence and money! I'm a really small country and most of them don't recognize me, but if I become big they can't ignore me anymore. So, that means I need to work hard and become bigger, by annexing and growing in citizens.

Speaking of!! Hey Haruka, that's a Japanese name right? Are you Japanese? Well, even if you are, ever think about being a lord? Or Duke!? Or being a dual citizen?

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

It's easier to lose yourself. The blame always gets shifted onto them, because the scientists are the only presence we are sure about in this world, right? People regret coming here, because of whatever it is they have to do with us.

... No... Not when I really think about it.

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

I see. [...] ...Good luck.

Yes, it is, and I am Japanese.



Huh?

[kan_chyan]

It's rare for people to think about the other side of the situation. Not that I'm excusing what's happening to us, but... I'm sure it's all much more complicated than what we imagine.

Though, it might be nice to talk to them more, it's a bit frustrating to be here nearly two years and still have no idea what is going on.

[im-a-country-2.livejournal.com]

A dual citizen, it means you have the rights of a citizen of two different countries! I allow that you know, very few people will, and those who will demand you be born with them, or moved there when very young or have dual nationality parents. But I don't! All you need to do is buy citizenship, and you can buy a title too.

But!

Here in Discedo I offer it free to anyone interested! So what do you say? Want to try being my citizen? I'll even throw in a fancy title!

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

If people have to die in such a gruesome fashion, then I don't think there is any question about that anymore.

Which means that either we're supposed to be responsible for finding the answers ourselves, or that those same things are supposed to be kept hidden away from us.

Maybe it's even both.

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

...

I'm not really interested in stuff like that. And I don't need a fancy title.

[kan_chyan]

It's hard to tell, but either way we'll have to figure it out on our own. Expecting help would be foolish.

[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

... what about her?

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

[So much for that.]

Then what do you make of what happened before? With capturing that yuurei...

[im-a-country-2.livejournal.com]

Come on! Titles are cool! But... I guess if you don't want a title you don't have to have one....

But that shouldn't mean being my citizen isn't an option. It would help me out a whole lot, and as my citizen I'll help you with stuff. And, since you'll be a dual citizen you can ask Japan for help, and me! You'll get double the help a normal person would. And... um... I'm really cool to be a citizen of! I'm a lot more in touch with people since I'm younger!

[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

Anything.

I'm only curious.