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001 ☠ Video/Possible Action?

[He's been staring and prodding at the terminal for the longest time, wanting to at least have a basic grasp of its function before fiddling too much with it, though as of right this moment, Barbossa will fully admit (privately) that he really doesn't understand it. Witchery, devilry, some sort of voodoo...He's not entirely sure, and really, given the circumstances, he doesn't really care. What matters is that he's pretty sure it's for communication. And communicate he will.

There are far more important things afoot, thanks to the letter he's tucked haphazardly into the sash around his waist, because in it, the worst is delivered. He cares not for the world, but his ship...That's enough to make his blood boil.

But none of that shows on his face - for now. He's already raged privately, before deciding it is, plainly and simply, false. Instead, he looks more than a little amused at the circumstances, as he taps thoughtfully at the screen with one long, black nail.]

So, it do seem me home managed to get itself blown apart like a dinghy hit with chain shot. Funny, that. [He doesn't believe a word of it, and it's evident in his tone, and the quirk of his mouth.] Ye'd figure there'd be a tad more warning. Trumpets. Horsemen. Jack Sparrow running away from the scene of the crime. Alas, can't say as I remember a speck of any of that.

So what be the truth of it, aye? Did our saviors rapture us from our dying homes, convinced of our purity and contriteness? Be we the lambs before the slaughter? [Hilarious.] Nay, there be more to it than that. And since it seems ye have me at a disadvantage, I'd be thankful for some...Insight.

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[At that, Tohko scratched her head.]

I'm not sure if it's the best one to have..but it might not be a bad one to have.

[Since Tohko was now in a leader's position, she would try to not gamble away everyone's life. Try.]

I imagine you have, if this is your first day in the Tower. However, it is good to get your head out of the stories so you can actually help people with what you learn. No sense in finding out about something in the tavern only to end up drinking until dawn.

[There's that help people nonsense again. He barely squashes the cynical smile that threatens. For someone who's made such tall threats, she certainly is wide-eyed and optimistic.

It would be endearing, if he actually cared about that kind of thing.]

Aye? Then ye've never drank 'til dawn in the places I have, lass. [Not that...She'd probably do well in those kinds of places anyway, but that's another story altogether. And not that he's going to give any details, either.] Besides, me wrecked liver don't allow for such anymore, so I don't really have that option. I find tinkering with what I get much more interesting these days.

[Tohko only gave the threats to ensure that everyone else in the plot would be protected. Not that she would have any problem delivering on them if need be.]

Well, I'm not of age, so I wouldn't go in those places anyway..not unless I had to in order to get a snippet of a story.

[Tohko then sighed.]

I'm sorry to hear about your liver..but you know..I was just making a comparison. But working with what you have and improving it usually is the best option.

[Well, she took that more literally than he's intended. And he actually chuckles at that, shaking his head.]

As was I, lass. But I don't expect ye to see the humor in it. But this, what we have here, it's not much. [He pauses and wrinkles his nose, before giving a sigh.] I've worked with less, you'll understand, but nothing so scattered completely. Are ye keeping any sort of record, other than your own mind's log. If not, it may be time to start, if ye have a place you can hide it away.

[Barbossa's suggestion was pretty good..if one wasn't factoring in the other residents, or even the other Administrators finding said records. Tohko sighed as she thought.]

You're right: it's not much, and I'm sorry that the pieces we have aren't in chronological order and scattered. But that's not a bad idea. Writing things down helped me with Wilhelm..maybe writing out the days will help me think about the Tower. I won't write down anything too important though. Dax told me to destroy the note he gave me, so we have to assume that written records of our plot shouldn't be kept.

[Feel free to ask about Wilhelm. Don't expect a short explanation though.]

Then ye write it simply. No details, as far as anyone can see. Ye'd think you've never heard of code, lass. [Come on, kid, you seem pretty pert for a girl. Don't fail him now.]

Ye've mentioned this Wilhelm before. In a context similar to this one. If you have something to share with the rest of us on that, lass, I suggest you do.

[Okay, Tohko managed to chuckle a little at that.]

I can probably force myself to write in actual Japanese..or use Elvish or any other fantasy language or code I've heard. Or make a mix. I'll be alright then.

[Tohko then sighed..but she didn't stop smiling.]

Sorry..he's a friend of mine that's taught a little, so I tend to mention him without thinking sometimes. He's..basically the human will to live personified. Something born from the Collective Unconscious and tasked with protecting humanity at all costs. He's a chessmaster of his universe.

[He has the feeling there's an entire story there he's not sure either of them have the time for, so he sticks to the simple things.] I suppose he taught ye a bit of strategy then, that's good.

What's not so good is that life is rarely like a chessboard. Far too many unpredictable factors.

[Tohko always had the time for stories. Other people, not so much. There was a reason she was the book girl. However, she sighed at his comments.]

..With Wilhelm, nothing is unpredictable most of the time. At least, that's what he'll claim. It comes with having something that tells you what'll happen in the future..even if that object's powers probably are limited here.

..But I'm getting ahead of myself here. You are right-talking with him has helped my strategy..at least, I'd like to think so.

The entire game of chess be centered around predicting your opponent's moves. Because they're predictable. There only be a fixed number, as it stands. Much the same with tracking a ship ye want to- [He breaks off there, waving it aside.] All it is, lass, is a cheap form of mind-reading, to a certain extent.

But the truth of it be that when you have other factors, and it be more than you and the prize, things tend to get a little messy. Strategy is good, thinking on your feet is better.

[Barbossa, Tohko isn't an idiot..and she can handle stuff like this.]

A ship you want to plunder. Really, I've been in the Tower for six months now, and I am a book girl. I can handle you talking about things like that. And..I think chess is just the best human example I can make with Wilhelm. I don't think tapping into the Collective Unconscious is a cheap form of mind reading, especially with how strong Wilhelm is.

However..I digress. I think the best mixture would be one of both strategy and thinking on your feet.

[Considering the people's he's had to deal with, being too careful on estimating someone's intelligence is the only way he'll work.]

Well, it's not as though I was sparing your feelings. [Really, instead, it's more like a stab of panic every time he thinks about it, and being here, in the same context.] Besides, you know how they talk about the best laid plans. Seen it happen one too many a time to take that chance.

In that situation, I should hope not.

[Tohko sighed and scratched her head at that last comment..but she also smiled.]

That's true. That's why you have to improvise sometimes if you hit a brick wall. Don't worry-I'm sure I'll be able to do that if we hit a brick wall or three.

[You'll just have to forgive him if he doesn't exactly trust your judgement, Tohko.]

Aye, mayhap. [He's not going to come out and say he doesn't necessarily trust your...Inexperience? As he sees it, but it's heavily implied.] Or things could go as smooth as glass. Better to wait and play your cards close.

[Not that Tohko would really blame him..she's never really been in a leadership position like this. But she would try. She couldn't abuse people here like she did with Konoha.

However, at that comment, she sighed.]

Waiting and working is all we can do at this point, until we have a working way to get down to the Administrative level.

[There's a pause, as he almost volunteers himself for that, but he stops himself. There will come a time, he's sure, that he'll do that, and now is not it.]

Which be exactly how you should be thinking. No cart before the horse, keep a weather eye out for a weakness, as there should very well be one, and this...Soul swapping business, if ye can work it out. [It gives him the heebee jeebies, but hasn't he had worse happen? Sure.] After all, that strike needs to come out of a clear sky. Best to carry on complacent, for now.

[Tohko forced herself to not chuckle, but she did smile a little.]

I don't think anyone is entirely complacent right now..not that the Administrators really expect us to be. They know us too well. However, you are right. I'm sure there's a weakness to these Lovecraftian monsters. I already know of one..I just can't figure out a way to use it just yet.

..And hopefully I'll be able to work on the soul-swapping. We'd need the right tools, and I'm not sure what those are or how you would do it..but it might be possible.

Well, when ye do, lass, on either count, be sure to share. Can't say as sitting here twiddling me thumbs planning is all that much...My idea of entertainment. [Which is part truth and part lie, but who needs to know that.] Wouldn't want to get old and rusty before me time.

Oh, don't worry, I will. But you don't have to twiddle your thumbs..you could work on other things apart from me and share what you find out.

[She then sighed.]

..And you don't have to worry about getting old here..we're all immortal, in a sense, until the Administrators decide to stop reviving people.

[Seriously, have you even looked at him, Tohko? He's already lost that battle against getting old. Well. Older. Doesn't matter, and he waves it off.]

Aye, I intend to keep on. Can't do much else, can I? No ship, no crew, no sea. Makes it mighty hard to otherwise do anything.

[Not that Tohko really thought that getting older was a bad thing. However, at that comment, she chuckled a little.]

Actually..there is an ocean here now. You could theoretically build a ship. It might be possible.

[He smiles at that, though it's far from a happy one.]

And sail where, then? Won't take me home. And given what ye've told me, I'm sure there be restrictions there, too. No, better to forget that, for now.

[At that, Tohko sighed.]

You have a point. However, I'm not sure if it's better to forget it..besides, even sitting by the sea could be nice. After all..since you are a pirate, you'd probably miss the sea more than most people here.

[What he's not saying, of course, is that it will be absolute torture to sit and watch the sea...And know he can't do anything about it. But he's been known to be very bad to himself like that in the past.]

Aye, soon enough. First things first, however.

[Of course, if Tohko had known, then she would have immediately apologized..but since she didn't, she just kept on smiling and nodded at Barbossa's remark.]

Right..I understand. Now, do you have any other questions about the Tower? If you don't, I'll be leaving you to it then.

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