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[chooseright]

Well, I suppose in the grand scheme of my experiences thus far, this is far from the strangest thing I’ve seen, much less been told. Of course, it would be disingenuous to claim that I’m not somewhat put out by the loss of my assets, to say nothing of my business associate... I anticipate that my Allmate will be particularly difficult to replace. But then, as they say, after the rain, the earth hardens, I suppose.

There’s nothing for it but to start at square one!

I suppose this is the time to ask after any of my acquaintances who might have already arrived. Otherwise, it’s very nice to meet you, residents of New Moore. I’m sure we’ll have many opportunities to talk in the future. Please let me know if there’s anything I should know getting settled in.

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i heard shady businessman

[ricinbeans]

Don't eat the burritos here. They're like, way not authentic. That's my helpful tip or whatever.

HE'S VERY TRUSTWORTHY AND WOULD NEVER DESTROY YOUR BFF'S GANG FOR FUNSIES

[chooseright]

Thank you, that's very helpful.

[chooseright]

As a follow-up question, what is a burrito?

[chooseright]

Never mind, I looked into it. Thank you for the warning - I'll stay clear.

[ricinbeans]

What's a burrito? Seriously? What kinda whackjob world you comin' from, man?

[chooseright]

A slum in an isolated police state off the coast of Japan!

[ricinbeans]

Well you been missin' out in your slum, that's all I gotta say.

What kinda business? I mean, if you got an associate and all.

[chooseright]

Oh,a bit of everything, really, most recently we were in investment and personal security.

[myfries]

Hm. Don't think there's been many other business guys like you hanging around. There's that guy who runs the antique shop, but I dunno if you guys are friends or anything. He's kinda old fashioned.

[chooseright]

Ah, not all of my friends are as businesslike as I am - some of them are out-and-out hoodlums. Unfortunately they are all glued to their technology, so I can't imagine they wouldn't have responded by now. I suppose I'll just have to wait!

What do you mean by old-fashioned? If you don't mind me asking.

[myfries]

Like, suuuuper super old. I'm talking like, still dresses in pajamas and stuff.

Maybe some of your friends'll show up. Maybe you'll make new ones. It just sucks when they leave.

[chooseright]

I hope to never be old enough to wear pajamas as everyday clothes.

It is possible to leave, then? The people I spoke with at the Orientation Center were extremely discouraging.

[myfries]

I don't think he's very old himself. Just old-fashioned.

I guess so. I've had people leave on me. I dunno if they're just sorta... kidnapped back or what, but a note would be nice.

[chooseright]

Ah, the type to wear kimonos and such even though we've long since moved past them? I know the sort very well, I think.

I'm sure if they'd been kidnapped you would know! Maybe not a note, but surely there must be signs, right? It would take a truly insane person to kidnap someone without a trace. Did you say multiple people have gone missing?

[myfries]

People go missing seems like every month. Always without a trace. They call it "releasing". Like, all their stuff's gone too.

[chooseright]

We had something similar as well back home with the local gangs. People disappearing without a trace. They called it being "spirited away". I'd always had trouble believing in it, myself, but you say that here it's systematic? That must take a lot of work on the part of whoever is the mastermind.

[myfries]

Seems pretty random to me. I don't think there's a system to it. No patterns or anything I can tell, at any rate, and I know there are people who look into it. Dunno if they've noticed anything, but I figure if they had, there'd be public notices everywhere, right?

[chooseright]

Oh, I don't know. I've always had the sense that nothing that seems random actually is.

[myfries]

Hey, if you wanna get to the bottom of it, by all means, be my guest. Most people seem to think that these people just get sent back home or whatever.

[chooseright]

Oh, no, I'm hardly the sort to play detective. I'm just --

Well, to be honest, I think I'm still adjusting to my business partner not being here. We've been together for so long, I guess I've gotten used to commenting aimlessly on every little thing!

[myfries]

What kind of business did you run?

[chooseright]

We did a little bit of everything. In the beginning we were very into coordinating tournaments for a popular video game, but recently we've been running something of a security detail for a very important businessman! We were always much better at being consistent in how we did things than in what we did, if that makes any sense.

It's going to be very difficult to go on without him, though, so. I may have to rethink things.

[chooseright]

Ah, but then I've been talking about myself for so long, where are my manners? Sorry, miss, what's your name?

[myfries]

Didn't know video game tournaments were popular enough to make a business out of it. Weird. But, I guess being in the business of being in business is a good business to have.

I'm Marceline, the Vampire Queen. Though I guess it doesn't mean much if I don't really have any actual power or authority here to keep my stupid friends in place or anything.

[chooseright]

Oh yes, it's called Rhyme. It's quite popular where I come from. I'm surprised it doesn't exist here, frankly, but I suppose with the state of technology here being what it is I shouldn't be.

Is the "vampire" part also just a title, or...?

[myfries]

Yeah, things are kinda bunk here.

Well, of course it's a title, duh. If you're asking whether or not I'm a vampire, the answer is yes. No point being embarrassed about it or anything.

[chooseright]

Oh, I'm not embarrassed per se. It's just that vampires don't exist where I come from. How interesting!

[callbacks]

what kind of assets

[chooseright]

Oh, you know. Money, workers. Useful technology. Friends.

[callbacks]

sweet
its good to know where my new roomies priorities lie
names dave strider
i think were gonna get on like grease on a whopper

[chooseright]

Oh, that's right. They did tell me I might be assigned a roommate.

[chooseright]

I hope you aren't anticipating a babysitter!

[callbacks]

please im hardly ever even home
ive got business to run and places to be
times money and im all about time

[chooseright]

All right. I hope you'll forgive me for being upfront about it - I've had enough tagging along already to last me a lifetime.

[callbacks]

noted
at most i may throw rambunctious teenage parties in the living room every now and then but i can work around your schedule
how are you with cats
and dinosaurs

[chooseright]

I'll do my best to steer clear of your, ah, "rambunctious teenage parties." I don't anticipate bringing my work home, but on the off chance something does come up I hope you can be equally forgiving.

My previous roommate had a rather large cat. I don't mind them particularly. I can't say I have any experience with dinosaurs.

[callbacks]

yeah no problem
to be clear by rambunctious parties mostly i mean we sit around and play video games or watch mind meltingly bad movies
and if my bro comes around ill ask him not to throw me into shit
we should be good

[callbacks]

well ive got a rather small cat
her name is catthew meowconaughey and she loves everyone but me
sometimes other cats drop by to pay their respects
and ive also got joint custody of a velociraptor but she boards at hiccups so she wont be here often
shes extremely mannerly and polite and hardly ever rips peoples fingers off anymore

[highlyinformed]

What sort of business were you in?

[chooseright]

Security and investment.