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[unreachableside]

WHO: Blade and you
WHERE: The network
WHEN: Lateish August
WHAT: Grumpy man has a complaint.
WARNINGS: None, but I'm linking my opt out post in case this character gives you the heebs. NOTHING in there is gonna come up right now, since he remembers fuck all, but just so you're Aware.

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I have rooted my phone ten times and I still can't uninstall this app. If this is some kind of prank, the creators will be sorely disappointed in their catch.

I don't need a phone that badly. I can use the parts for other projects.

[Work can deal with it.]

To whom it may concern:

I am not interested in social media.

I am not interested in 'making friends'.

I am not interested in speaking to people who think they know me.

I am not interested in trying to remember something that is no longer there.

I am not interested in anything.

Consider this a warning. You will regret testing me.

Comments

[gotbadblood]

Smart move.

That so? Tougher than a crocodile demon on a ton of meth?

[unreachableside]

[That sounds like a story.]

Stabbing me in the heart won't kill me, and I can knock out a wall easily.

I don't know what the demon would do if I was completely unconscious. It's better if we never find out.

[gotbadblood]

So you're a Possessed with regeneration and enhanced strength. Got it.

Are you familiar with the Black Order?

[unreachableside]

Something like that. It's beginning to sound like I'm not the only one with these problems. I'm not sure that's a good thing.

I am not. Someone mentioned their name but I know nothing about them or the other group.

[gotbadblood]

You're not. We actually just took out a cult full of possessed folks earlier this month. Even filmed killing their leader, if you need proof.

The Black Order deals with cases like this all the time, and there's several of us in the city. Should you fail to keep in control, our blades will be the last thing you ever see.

[unreachableside]

[........... jesus christ.]

I read something to that effect while scanning the last few posts. I'm not in the habit of watching execution videos online and I would rather not start, to say nothing of how disturbing it is to film it like a sport.

[Normally he should be like, slightly worried about a threat like that? But for some reason, being told that he is able to be stopped is...

... It's a relief.]

I have no intention of surrendering my body to the beast in its entirety. However...

If that should change and the demon swallows me whole, then I will no longer be considered alive. The only way to deal with a walking corpse is to put it back in the ground.

Do not pity my fate if your blades become necessary. I have escaped death many times already. It will only be a shame if this body is felled by inferior weapons, so make sure you don't embarrass my name as a blacksmith.

[is that a fucking joke]

[gotbadblood]

Fair enough. But it wasn't for sport. Someone requested we make video proof to verify his death. I would've settled for his head myself.

[VEL. HOW IS THAT BETTER?????]

Good you understand.

I'm not in the business of pitying my targets.[She does scoff at that] But if you're going to be so particular about our blades, then I suggest you use those blacksmithing skills to service them.

[unreachableside]

As would I.

[No it's definitely better, she's right.]

If I can find a studio with the right permits, I can get a forge running. It needs an exhaust hood and gas hookups. I haven't had much luck so far, but I only just arrived. If you know anyone experienced with real estate they will be of help in this.

It would be good to work on real weapons for a change. Most of the broken swords I see are display quality.

[gotbadblood]

I'll see what can be done to get you a facility.

You'll get plenty of real weapons to work with, don't worry. A variety too.

[unreachableside]

[Wow, he was just asking for a realtor recommendation but she is going all in on this.

If he had any trouble with his confidence he might be intimidated, but he's not. He's been around the forge since he was a kid. His hands remember even if he doesn't recall everything.]

That's more help than I expected.

Variety suits me just fine. I like to keep things interesting. It's why I branched out into modifying machines.

I've never forged anything with magic before, but I intend to learn.

[gotbadblood]

I know to seize an opportunity when it presents itself. Our boss, Jusis, will be in contact soon.

You'll get plenty of experience with all that, trust me.

[unreachableside]

Good.

Hah. I'm actually looking forward to something.