animus_network | Once the Honeymoon is Over... [Video]

[The face on the camera is tired, the look in Diarmuid's eyes making it clear that the source of his weariness isn't physical, but mental and emotional as it so often has been since he arrived here.]

Has anyone see my brother? Ah...you probaly know him better as Lancer. I know he is still in the tower because his belongings are here and his name is still on the door, but I cannot find him anywhere and I have looked. Those who know my skills know quickly I can do that.

I am worried because I just remembered something he said to Jason a while back. He said he would volunteer for his next experiement and since this is Jason's month in charge and so many others have gone missing, I fear for what that means for him.

If anyone has seen him in the last few days, will you please let me know?

[Diarmuid pauses a moment, suddenly looking a lot more uneasy.]

Also, I want to apologize to all the people who were affected by my curse about week ago or got caught up in everything that was going on. For those who don't know, I carry a curse that forces the women who see my face to fall in love with me. It has been mostly inactive in this place but for some reason during the end of March and the beginning of April it flared back to life affecting both men and women. Unfortunately, I have never been able to tell when it is active and when it is not so far too many people were affected before I knew what was going on.

I...do not know why this happened. It has gone inactive again and I think by this time all those affected should have had the effects wear off. If not, take the knowledge that your strange feelings are caused by something outside of you and focus on that...

[Suddenly, he turns away from the screen as if someone has tugged on his arm, which they have. When he speaks his voice is quieter and directed at whoever is standing just off camera.]

Tony, just a moment, okay? I will play with you then.

[Diarmuid turns back to the camera, quiet for a moment as if he is collecting his thoughts and then continues where he left off.]

Focusing on the fact that your feelings are not your own will help you overcome the effects sooner. It is not something that worked that well during my first life, but there is a very strong pattern of it working here...

[There is a sudden scuffling behind Diarmuid and he is yanked away from the camera. The scuffling continues as his voice drifts back toward the terminal.]

Tony! Tony wait! I'm not done...

Gah! Does anyone know how to stop an alien abduction?

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(OOC: Diarmuid's responses will come a few hours later when he has given Tony the attention that the little gray alien seems to want so badly.)

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Yours is a curse I would not wish on anyone.

Thank you, Sir. I would not wish it on another either.

[Diarmuid bows his head to him.]

My name is Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, First Warrior of the Fianna. I don't believe we have met. Might I ask your name?

[Respectful? Hmm. The first man he encountered to do such a thing. He returns the gesture; only fair.]

You may.

I am Hakumen, one of the 6 Heroes, at least in my world. Titles appear to matter little in this den of chaos though.

Yes, that is the truth. Titles really aren't that important at least to real heroes. Here we are all the same.

[An look of disgust fills his eyes.]

Of course, there are those here who will always place themselves above others or make false divisions to sooth their own egos, but that just means those of us who are heroes must try harder to make sure everyone is treated well and no one is forgotten.

A noble cause to be certain. [Like that of Bang Shishigami. This man's words seemed to resonate with great truth.] Is that your justice then, to protect those from the chaos?

My justice?

[Diarmuid looks confused.]

I don't know if I would call it justice. It is however, what I strive to do. I am a knight and it has always been my duty to help those who I can. I am not always successful, but I do keep trying despite that.

Are you aware of your limitations though? So very few are, and those that fail to acknowledge it doom themselves to failure or death.

[He knew quite a few people and beings that did just that.]

[Diarmuid's gaze drops to the side.]

I am far too well acquainted with both death and failure. Every time it happens, I have tried to adjust what I think I can do and move on from there. It's...not easy and I am always learning. I just hope I don't hurt too many people in the process.

[Hakumen studied the knight carefully as he spoke, paying attention as he spoke. Nearly sounded like the ninja, though more serious of course.]

Your words resonate truth and experience, though now you have peaked my curiosity. Tell me, knight, would you like to put those skills to the test in a sparring match? I do feel the need to test my blade against a more worthy foe, and the creatures here do not offer much challenge.

[Diarmuid smiles slightly, though there is still sadness in his look.]

I would never deny a spar to a fellow warrior. However, my brother is currently missing and I must focus on finding him before I do anything else. After that is done, I would be glad to accept your challenge.

Is that acceptable to you?

It is. I will not obstruct your path.

[Though the decision to be a part of the administrators plans was an idiotic one, Hakumen kept quiet. He almost envied the knight. At least he didn't have to kill that brother.]

Thank you, Hakumen.

[He bows his head to the other man again.]

I am honored to meet another warrior of such high caliber. Each time I meet a new one it gives me hope that perhaps all is not lost in this place. Someday, as long as we all keep trying, we will find a way to defeat those who hold us captive here.

Once the Honeymoon is Over... [Video]

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