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[ 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.

[ lets him. ]

I saw. And a couple archons. An interesting group's been amassed here in hell, hm~

We have been very close. He might decide to try to kill you the moment he hears you're here, you know.

[ once they're outside of the hotel, he'll lead him to a hidden corner of the streets, making sure they'll be isolated for experimentation ]

But I can admit it's almost nice to see you again.

Oh? and what have I done to earn all of Tartaglia's ire?

[ he almost has to laugh at the fact that scaramouche brought him to a back alley. ]

I'm surprised you didn't admit as much in the safety and security of the dormitory. [ he chuckles, reaching to capture scaramouche's chin in hand, tipping it back to smile down at him. ] I missed you too.

[ he wanted to be flippant and just show him the ring Childe gave him, but then here he is. Tipping his chin and looking at him like that.

He really is feeling like he's back on the laboratory table again ]

Did you? And when was the last time you saw me?

...in Sumaru. We were committing heresy together, [ you know, normal not!couple activities. ] but I'm afraid things didn't go as planned. It seems like they... never do. [ well, ok, some of it went to plan... kind of. he still got two gnoses, but in regard to scaramouche... it was enlightening if nothing else. ]

And what happened?

[ he know he shouldn't, because he really needs to talk to Childe about all of this first. But he still brings his arms around Dottore, looking up at him like he's ready to drink up whatever words come from his lips. ]

Did you kill me?

[ his hand goes to scaramouche's back, holding him in place as their lips brush with each and every word spoken, ] It was short-lived, but... you ascended to godhood, ...

It was beautiful for as long as it lasted. You were beautiful.

Me? [ a quiet laugh. ] No, but the Traveler certainly tried, as always.

[ he should pull back. But he doesn't, stays right there and stares at Dottore's lips and oh, when he tells him what actually happened. Him, a god?

He'd killed the Shogun and took her place as the Electro archon for a brief moment, before everything went to shit. But it really was just a title - he never ascended. ]

You turned me into your man-made god ... Should I congratulate you?

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...there's no need. [ as disappointed as he is about the project failing he did learn a number of things from the experience. he knows more than he did before, and that's certainly something he'll take away from it. ~~along with two gnoses~~. ] As I said it didn't last. [ he moves back just a hair, bringing his finger back to scaramouche's lips. ] We really need to do something about the Traveler.

But I'll show you sometime. I'll show you what you looked like in all of your glory.

[ he's staring at him and it looks like he wants just a bit more than this. But he pulls back, eventually, moving away from Dottore entirely ]

You would like Baritones powers. A lot of room for you to fuck around with.

[ color him curious. he hasn't had a chance to read up on all of the unit abilities. not even alcheme!s. ]

Oh? Going to elaborate? Or even give me a demonstration?

I can tell who you have a connection with just with a touch. Of course, it's the same for everyone else.

That one would be difficult to demonstrate, right? But I can give you a little sample for the others.

For example ... do you remember what a scalpel is?

[ he won't! because he'll have removed the memory of its concept for him ]

Mm, but useful nonetheless. And I’m afraid I don’t have many connections here yet, so there’s not much to uncover.

Of course I… [ and then bye bye scalpel. he instantly looks perplexed, and then frustrated, especially when trying to fill the gap and just nothing comes to mind. there are holes… everywhere. oh, he hates this… but he manages to neutralize the anger simmering. ]

Can you make somebody forget how to breath?

[ he's looking very pleased at Dottore looking mad, but he'll return that memory to him shortly after ]

Very likely. I can also just inject memories, if I wish to. Though it won't really change how someone feels on a particular matter...

Then, I can change any liquid into alcohol. Of course that means your blood level's as well.

[ WOW. ]

Go ahead and inject something then. I'm guessing it just feels... null. A bit out of place? perhaps??

[ laughs. ] All to theme. Of course. Anything else?

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