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video | un: sword (Backdated to around the 21st)

[swornsword]

[Zoro doesn't often use video, but Vrenille suggested that he do so when reaching out to K.]

My name is Roronoa Zoro. I'm calling because you're friends with Vrenille. You got a minute?

video | un: KD6-3.7

[konstant]

[That's... curious.

It takes K a moment to open his end, considering the stranger on his screen and the name he's brought with him. Stress, he thinks. Discomfort, carefully schooled to calm.

He could be wrong, he's unfamiliar with this man, but he was once good at what he did.

Soon, though, concern delicate around an otherwise politely attentive face:]

I do. Is he alright?

[swornsword]

[Zoro patiently leaves the ball in K's court until he responds. His own tone is measured and even as he reassures him.]

Yeah. He's fine.

He's offering me the option of signing a contract with him, but said I needed to talk to you before we agree on anything. That sound fair to you?

[konstant]

[ ...oh. That's.

K blinks, processing that, and opens his mouth to say they're not contracted so it doesn't matter, but stops. Vrenille told him to do this, and even if K doesn't know why - and he doesn't - isn't that what matters more?

He settles back a bit where he's sitting, and nods, willing at least.]

I suppose it does. Did he say what about?

[swornsword]

He said it could be about anything. Sounded like he just wants to see if I can hold a conversation with people in his circle.

[konstant]

Mm.

How long have you known him?

[swornsword]

Since I got here back in November. You?

[konstant]

It's... complicated.

He was one of the first LIERs I spoke to when I arrived. I wasn't here for a while, and didn't remember anyone at first, but the memories came back.

Nineteen months, as far as I can tell.

[swornsword]

You went home and came back?

[konstant]

It's what I'm told happened, yes.

[swornsword]

Sounds rough.

Did your designation stay the same?

[konstant]

I can't honestly say it was enjoyable.

It did.

[swornsword]

What's your favorite drink?

[konstant]

Whiskey neat, for alcoholic.

Hot chocolate for non.

[swornsword]

[A thorough answer. He can respect that.]

Got any favorite bars?

[konstant]

I do. Why?

[swornsword]

Just wondering. I only end up going to most bars once.

[konstant]

Why is that?

[swornsword]

Because this city's layout makes no sense.

[konstant]

I hadn't noticed. I'm used to a much, much larger one.

[swornsword]

This place has two cities stacked on top of each other.

[konstant]

Yes.

[swornsword]

How many cities were stacked on top of yours.

[konstant]

I was an officer in Los Angeles.

It was one of six megapolises left on the planet at the time.

[swornsword]

Military?