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[ what an annoying thing to say. But not wrong. He's quiet for a moment as he watches him over and clearly tries to see if he can gather anything from his expression or the way he's carrying himself. But no. ]

Mmm. And you don't remember me taking a chance or two with your machines?

Define taking a chance. [ he gives a laugh. ] But in all seriousness... just tell me what's happened. [ gets up, setting a hand on his head with a smile that could almost be sincere... but then as his hand slides along and drops to the back of his neck he grabs a fist full of his hair, to wretch his head back if scaramouche does do something to fight back beforehand. ] What did you do, Kunikuzushi?

Edited 2022-10-19 18:13 (UTC)

[ oh no. danger. There's a grunt as he tugs his hair back, and he glares at him. He has abilities and Dottore likely doesn't, so he could fight back easily ... but he doesn't. ]

What does it matter? It didn't happen for you, or you'd know already.

...or perhaps I want to hear it straight from the puppet's mouth. [ he brings his other hand to cup his face, thumb swiping over his lips. ] Let's relive it together.

[ even more danger. There's an obvious flicker or something at that, his gaze staying on dottore but no longer glaring. It takes him a moment too long to try to break free, his hand on his chest to push him away so he'll let him go ]

I used the machines from your delusion factory and enhanced them with the gnosis. It ended up releasing more archon residue in the area than anticipated, and it made almost everyone lose their mind.

[ dottore lets him go, stumbling back and giving scaramouche some of the space he ( likely ) desires. ]

[ at the explanation of the events that transpired he laughs... and laughs and laughs and laughs! the maniacal cackle that comes from him crossing the border into unhinged territory. ]

Those machines were not designed to be able to contain the power of a gnosis, so of course there was some spillage. [ "some". ] And of course it did. Although you may not have known all the intricacies of making a delusion you knew what it took and what the consequences were... so of course the machines tainted by the process would only exacerbate things when amplified by the power of a GOD.

Was it worth it? Did you get what you wanted?

[ he scoffs at the lecture - not too different from the one he got from his Dottore, really, but it's still irritating ]

I thought the blast would only involve people close to me, not the entire world.

...perhaps at first, but it's a disease, and one that spreads like wild fire. I'm not surprised that it eventually claimed the life of the entire planet. [ he goes back to the bed and sits, crossing one leg over the other and then leaning on them. ] But to answer your question... [ finally. ] no, I'm not from your version of our world.

This does have me wondering if there's a way to break into these other realities... surely there must be a way...

And why does it matter if there's a way? One version of the world is already bad enough.

Because an infinite number of realities lie beyond the borders of my own... ready to be harvested of resources. [ oh he's so excited. ] But none of that matters now. It's merely food for thought...

[ holds a hand out to him. ] ...mm, of course, but perhaps next time we can collaborate on your revenge. Because she uses the Raiden Shogun to rule Inazuma we could have simply drugged and dragged her back to my lab and turned her into a puppet, herself. Let her consciousness swim in a body she has no control over, a true prison.

[ oh man. Don't tempt him. He's considering it - how nice it'd be to torture her like so in every single version of Teyvat out there ... ]

Ah, it doesn't matter. I'm not going back to Teyvat anyway. Whether she lives and how she lives is nothing that concerns me.

And I didn't come here to talk plans with you. I only wanted to confirm you weren't going to be troublesome.

[ and, well. he missed him ]

I guess there's no Teyvat to go back to besides... [ since scaramouche kermurdered his own version. ] I'm sorry to disappoint. I'm always quite troublesome. [ he gives him a sharp smile. ]

I hope you know with the Regrator MIA I'll be needing to bother somebody for Mora or, hm, what it is called here... points? I'm a poor and starving mad scientist, just what am I supposed to do with myself... [ woe is him! ]

[ he really should left him to his own devices. He doesn't owe him anything and Dottore, after all.

... or maybe he does. A little. He doesn't know if it's leftover feelings from what happened in his world or just misguided pity, but in the end he takes his phone and sends him 6000 points ]

Get your abilities.

[ dottore is surprised to have convinced scaramouche to comply... and even more surprised to have gotten the full 6000 points, something that's apparent as he stares at his phone. ] ... [ someone's certainly more generous than pantalone. ] Do you want to join me in taking them for a spin? Perhaps you can show me the extent of your own. I bet we could have some fun.

[ a laugh as he stands up, making the purchase, his wings stretching out fully... and then folding neatly on his back, a few black feathers fluttering to the floor. ]

It's been a hot minute since we've both had a chance to experiment.

[ that would be nostalgic, wouldn't it. But he shrugs ]

I'm not going to let you use AlcheMe's weird abilities on me. If you want to use them, test them on someone else.

[ a pause, then he adds ]

How did you end up here? Did you die?

[ takes scaramouche's arm and starts to lead him to the door. ] Nonsense. We don't need to get too crazy... yet. I'm just interested in getting familiar with the tools of the trade, is all, and I'll even let you use some of your abilities on me in return.

I'm not dead, no. I'll take a lot to kill me and keep me dead. I'm here under contract, like you. We're both auditions, yes? [ so the details of how he originally got into this hell hole are a little fuzzy, but... he knows the end goal is to make a wish and GTFO. ]

[ he's surprised he's getting lead out but he goes along with it ]

Find another victim, I've already given you the points. Aren't you pushing a little too much?

I enjoy pushing my luck, but, perhaps more than that, I want some familiar company while I run my usual tests. Rest assured you won't become a part of them.

[ he's quiet for a moment and then with a huff, he lets him go and walks past him, heading for the elevator ]

Then follow me, you're the one who just arrived. I know where to go.

[ puts a mask on and then follows. ] Of course.

What would you have me call you? I imagine you selected a new name too?

You can call me whatever you want.

[ That's not what his answer should be because technically, he told Childe he's the only one calling him Kunikuzushi, but— ]

I took the name Tsukiakari here. And you, Zandik?

[ his expression sours for half a second. ]

α. [ alpha. ]

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[ oh, he likes that expression on him a little too much. And he immediately moves closer, tilting his head as he looks at him ]

Mm. Alpha, then.

It really has been a while since we've enjoyed an experiment together.

[ make up your damn mind, scaramouche.
though, he's not really complaining that he's apparently... come around. ]

[ this is what he wanted.
even if it cost him... ]

Now you want to experiment?

I'm still not saying that you'll experiment on me.

[ He's going to be the one to reach for his arm now as he tugs him out ]

... Tartaglia is here too, you know.

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