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[starofchaos]

VOICEMAIL:

Thank you for calling. You've reached Louis Cyphre, but unfortunately I'm a little busy right now. If it's urgent enough to require my attention, someone will notify me as soon as it is possible for me to be reached. Alternatively, you could always open the door to the Abyss and make your way here. I look forward to seeing which option you take.

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[Voice, because it is technically Wednesday]

[unknownrival]

I am so sorry about this, I know from experience that it's impossible to convince virused people that they've been virused and I didn't know what to say otherwise without making things worse, I'm really sorry.

[Voice, hooraaay]

[starofchaos]

[Issei may have noticed he woke up to find Louis gone without a word. He hasn't left Kether Castle in a few hours.]

That was a virus. I see.

[So that was the extent of them. Troubling. Very troubling.]

At least I chose to reveal myself to someone trustworthy. At the end, I wonder if I should not be the one apologizing?

[Voice]

[unknownrival]

Why would you do that? You have nothing to, to apologize for.

[Voice]

[unknownrival]

I believe you wanted a call?

[Voice]

[starofchaos]

Should we skip the pleasantries, this time?

[Voice]

[unknownrival]

If you'd like.

[Actionish or something]

[unknownrival]

[A bouquet of yellow poppies is waiting for Louis on his desk this morning. Underneath it is a small stack of books about things like 'the root' and 'magi' and 'the mage's association'.

Wonder how those could've gotten there.]

[Actionish or something]

[starofchaos]

...?

[The colour catches his eye first. Soft yellow stands out against the darkness of mahogany. Someone has been in here. His first thought-

Who-? An enemy-?

-is quickly dismissed. He can't sense anything but demonic energy in here. No trace of human nor angel. Picking the books up, he takes a look at them curiously. How did they get there...? Perhaps there's a note.]

[Actionish or something]

[unknownrival]

[There is indeed a short note tucked into the sleeve of the bottom book.]

Yellow poppies, for success. And books just because.
-Issei

[Text]

[unknownrival]

I have a list of questions. My apologies, it took a while to gather my thoughts.

[Text]

[starofchaos]

It is fine. It may take me a little while to respond with the answers. What did you wish to ask?

[Text]

[unknownrival]

1. How will this affect my ability to continue living in my world? What will my need for Magatsuhi be and how will I acquire it?

2. How will my aging process be affected? Will I still get sick, and will I be able to be treated in a normal hospital in that case or will special care be required?

3. How long will the process put me out of commission for?

4. What should I be careful of? Are demons actually weak to holy water/the cross/etc., or are there other vulnerabilities I'm unaware of?

5. Will the change make me look obviously nonhuman and is there a way to hide this in order to function in a human society?

6. What is the probability of this process working as desired and not backfiring? How often have you done this before?

7. Considering the absence of constant combat on my world, how would demon powers gain strength?

8. What enemies will I gain by doing this?

9. Is there anything you personally think I really ought to know?

10. Finally, what will be my recompense to you?

[video]

[croibhristeoir]

Excuse me. I'd like to speak to you when you have time.

[This is a tone that can't quite decide whether to be polite, annoyed, or protective, so he settled on all three at once. Suffice to say that usual politeness is a little strained.]

[video]

[starofchaos]

How may I be of service, Diarmuid ua Duibhne?

[Louis, in contrast, seems entirely as ease. His tone is formal as ever. His hands folded in his hand, he watches the screen carefully.]

[video]

[croibhristeoir]

I rather dislike stalling, so I'll come straight to the point immediately.

Why is it you've apparently given Issei the idea of becoming a demon?

[Action]

[unknownrival]

[Just by chance, Louis may run into Issei today in Tipereth. He is sitting on the roadside, observing an older monk trying to teach a Jack Frost the precepts of Buddhism.

The Jack Frost seems receptive. It's an amusing sight to watch.]

[Action]

[starofchaos]

[Words could do no justice to the confusion that he felt upon discovering this scene. He stepped up behind Issei with a curious look on his face.]

...dare I ask?

[Action]

[unknownrival]

When Father gets an idea in his head, there really is no convincing him out of him. I'll get him to leave if he starts causing trouble.

[not here because it is a flower]

[unknownrival]

[Man, how do flowers keep showing up on your desk?

This time it's purple columbines, with a note that says 'resolved to win'.]

[starofchaos]

[How very sweet, Issei. He really does want to keep you.]

[Voice]

[unknownrival]

A puppy followed me home.

Would you like him?

[Voice]

[starofchaos]

Tit for tat, is it? How kind of you to think of me. But we would have to see how it took to me, would we not? Some animals can certainly sense the inhuman.

[Voice]

[unknownrival]

A good a reason as any to visit, I think. I can't keep him in the temple long anyway - allergies can be very sensitive - and I have been looking for a reason to come by.

[Voice]

[unknownrival]

Louis... Um. This is hard for me to say.

I'm really glad that you're back from your trip, and I think I've noticed that you've been stressed lately. I-I just want you to know that I'm always there for you, even if I am only a religious studies major who has very little to offer and maybe we could docoffeesometime?

[Voice]

[starofchaos]

[...

He has to listen to that a few times before he can respond, utterly confused. Issei too?]

If that is your desire, I will be happy to oblige. Your partner will not mind, I presume?