stelle looks far too young to be popping off the top of a glass bottle and chugging but it's fine probably. (on closer look it's just a sweet bubbly anyway.)
that said, she taps her nose before either of them look at her. ladies last, actually. ]
[ he's going to sit crossed legged on the couch with big johnny on his lap. his eyes are actually on the words displayed on his arm for a moment that says his death. big johnny is looking upset. ]
I never really thought about it before. [ putting his hand on big johnny's head. ] I think it would be losing someone important again.
[ woah when did this guy get here. he also doesn't drink, so he's got a soda in a champagne flute. close enough. his own tattoo is glowing against his sternum, where it reads leaving them.
a thoughtful hum at little johnny's answer, and a nod of agreement. ]
That's a practical fear. I'm sorry you've already had to experience it.
[ tips his head back. ]
I haven't really thought about it either. Maybe... stagnation? The idea of never being able to move forward?
[ He nods at Johnny's. It makes sense. Michiru's though is more...abstract. But he kind of gets it, he thinks.
As for himself...he sighs and opens up a bottle of whiskey. He straight up CHUGS from it, several shots' worth, before capping it again. If he's gonna talk about this, he's gonna make sure he's not sober for it. ]
...the idea that I'm still not free, for me. That I'm still being puppeted by someone even higher, even more hidden without me ever realizing it.
[ to accentuate his point, the words ONCE A STARPOINT, ALWAYS A STARPOINT snakes down his arm. ]
[ stelle for her part listen quietly, mostly just staring at the words WHO ARE YOU glaring at her from her own arm ]
At least the chance of being puppeted by a computer program is low? ...... Probably.
Anyway! Mine... um, I suppose is forgetting again. Everything before I woke up two years ago is gone and I guess losing everything I've gained since is... [ shrugs uncomfortably...!! terrifying!! ]
[ death is not something you get over, especially with how it happened. he does pull his son closer to give him a hug. anyways! enough about him though.
he understands stagnation and the idea of not being free. he isn't really sure if he knows what to even say in response to those.
stelle's words has him looking over ]
That would be terrifying... losing everything you gained and your memories. How did that even happen?
[ he reaches out to give big johnny a little pet. poor guy.
control... there's a flicker of recognition in his expression. yeah, he can understand that, too. stelle's revelation has him looking as well, but from the side of his vision - he doesn't want to overwhelm her with stares. ]
Learning things again after a long sleep is difficult enough, even with memories intact. That's really scary...
[ she takes a minute because how does she even explain kafka or the stellaron hunters or legitimately anything of her lore without an entire conspiracy board available ]
I have an important item implanted in me. I think... because of it, who I was before would have interfered with the journey I'm meant to take.
[ isn't it great?? you really do immediately understand why she seemed disinclined to share ]
It's...um, I guess somewhere in here. [ pats her heart ] Welt, one of the older members of my team was able to seal it and it really hasn't caused problems since. But...
[ mr. yang isn't here if something goes wrong!! haha!!! ]
It's called a Stellaron. In worlds that they appear they can grant your desires but at the cost of the planet. I've dealt with a few now and they're never fun.
[ it would be rude to stare at someone's chest so he looks away after she pats her heart ]
Big Johnny has been sealed up since we arrived here. So I don't think you'll have to worry about it causing problems without your team. Even then, we're here to support you!
Huh? You're okay with it? [ ... ] I guess you can't really answer that with the whole memory thing. [ past stelle really went it's future stelle's problem now ]
I don't know anyone named Blade, but surely there's people named that everywhere. It sounds cool enough that parents would just name kids that for fun.
[ makes a bit of an expression because she may or may not know a bit of lore about why Blade is named Blade in the first place and unsurprisingly none of it is kind ]
An immortal vs a... what did he call himself again...? He's basically a cyborg, right?
I feel like this would be the battle of who would run out of regens first.
Yeah, he's a cyborg...assassin? I remember something about his profile saying something like that. He really is an example of don't judge someone by their looks.
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frostythehitman) wrote2026-03-08 12:45 am
w1, saturday
Alright...let's get this stupid mission over with.
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stelle looks far too young to be popping off the top of a glass bottle and chugging but it's fine probably. (on closer look it's just a sweet bubbly anyway.)
that said, she taps her nose before either of them look at her. ladies last, actually. ]
Definitely not starting.
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[ he's going to sit crossed legged on the couch with big johnny on his lap. his eyes are actually on the words displayed on his arm for a moment that says his death. big johnny is looking upset. ]
I never really thought about it before. [ putting his hand on big johnny's head. ] I think it would be losing someone important again.
[ he really i just throwing it out there. ]
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a thoughtful hum at little johnny's answer, and a nod of agreement. ]
That's a practical fear. I'm sorry you've already had to experience it.
[ tips his head back. ]
I haven't really thought about it either. Maybe... stagnation? The idea of never being able to move forward?
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As for himself...he sighs and opens up a bottle of whiskey. He straight up CHUGS from it, several shots' worth, before capping it again. If he's gonna talk about this, he's gonna make sure he's not sober for it. ]
...the idea that I'm still not free, for me. That I'm still being puppeted by someone even higher, even more hidden without me ever realizing it.
[ to accentuate his point, the words ONCE A STARPOINT, ALWAYS A STARPOINT snakes down his arm. ]
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At least the chance of being puppeted by a computer program is low? ...... Probably.
Anyway! Mine... um, I suppose is forgetting again. Everything before I woke up two years ago is gone and I guess losing everything I've gained since is... [ shrugs uncomfortably...!! terrifying!! ]
1/2
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[ death is not something you get over, especially with how it happened. he does pull his son closer to give him a hug. anyways! enough about him though.
he understands stagnation and the idea of not being free. he isn't really sure if he knows what to even say in response to those.
stelle's words has him looking over ]
That would be terrifying... losing everything you gained and your memories. How did that even happen?
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control... there's a flicker of recognition in his expression. yeah, he can understand that, too. stelle's revelation has him looking as well, but from the side of his vision - he doesn't want to overwhelm her with stares. ]
Learning things again after a long sleep is difficult enough, even with memories intact. That's really scary...
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plus, that last comment of michiru's gets him a bit. ]
It's not easy readjusting to a new life. Especially if you don't have any context for what one's even supposed to be.
...was it mind control? Or tampering with your head?
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[ she takes a minute because how does she even explain kafka or the stellaron hunters or legitimately anything of her lore without an entire conspiracy board available ]
I have an important item implanted in me. I think... because of it, who I was before would have interfered with the journey I'm meant to take.
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is this even more awkward than remembering tuesday for buk-buk ]
An important item implanted in you?
[ maybe they should start a conspiracy board ]
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but. uh. ]
In you? Like, in your body, or in your mind?
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...so they essentially replaced the old Stelle with someone more willing to take care of this...whatever it is?
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It's...um, I guess somewhere in here. [ pats her heart ] Welt, one of the older members of my team was able to seal it and it really hasn't caused problems since. But...
[ mr. yang isn't here if something goes wrong!! haha!!! ]
It's called a Stellaron. In worlds that they appear they can grant your desires but at the cost of the planet. I've dealt with a few now and they're never fun.
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Big Johnny has been sealed up since we arrived here. So I don't think you'll have to worry about it causing problems without your team. Even then, we're here to support you!
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A wish-granting bomb, placed inside you? And then...
[ yeah what bucky said. awful. ]
...yes. We can support you, if there's anything we could possibly do.
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regardless, though, he nods, jaw tight. ]
I'd be happy to take care of whoever did this to you.
And I'm sure I know someone who can safely take it out of you, too.
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Oh, those guys are okay. I think I agreed to it? With them? [ maybe? probably? man, that stelle has so many things to answer for ]
Though as long as I don't have to worry about it hurting anyone, it's probably safer in me than out in the world.
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Huh? You're okay with it? [ ... ] I guess you can't really answer that with the whole memory thing. [ past stelle really went it's future stelle's problem now ]
Just let us know if you notice anything weird.
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[ nods in agreement, though!! he's useless but will still try. ]
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Honestly, I'd like to see you fist fight one of them for my personal entertainment and maybe some petty payback but otherwise...
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Which one? Would they be a challenge against him?
[ getting off track but maybe they need to for a moment ]
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That'd be a satisfying kind of catharsis!
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Perfect! Blade's essentially immortal so honestly you can do whatever ragebaits him the most.
[ wait what ]
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[ he can't see anyone wanting to punch that one ]
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I'd love to see our Blade versus the Stellaron Hunter's Blade actually. Only the better blade can keep the name and the dual colored hair.
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Alright, we can let the Blades duke it out for the honor of seeing who gets their final beatdown from me.
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An immortal vs a... what did he call himself again...? He's basically a cyborg, right?
I feel like this would be the battle of who would run out of regens first.
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Wonder who else is more than they look...