i_s_l_a_n_d_rp | (no subject)

Aah, that makes sense. I suppose it'll be safer for you if I just stick to detective or Chibi-Battler from now on, hmhm? Though 'chibi' just feels inaccurate now.

Maria respects and believes in me, so it's only natural I would give her story a second glance.

I'm small, so chibi fits in that regard. But I do prefer detective.

Does she believe you're the killer too?

... I guess I still have time to get a feel for which I prefer. [ laughs ]

Maria believes that I'm going to open the doors to the Golden Land, so yes, she does, and she doesn't mind it.

Just don't say Kudo in front of other people. I can't trust many people on the island to keep the promise.

...that definitely doesn't speak well for what she's gone through.

I won't. That's a novice mistake, and I already stated in red I wouldn't.

Maria's... [ You know what? Fighting the urge to tell the truth this time, so visibly biting down on her lip. ]

Just making sure. I'm probably already going to be killed after I explain this situation to that person. She's more paranoid than even me.

...you're really persistent to seem inhuman. Even a murderer can be sympathetic. And for a witch who so needs a human's belief...even if that was true, it'd still say there's something sympathetic in you somewhere.

[ No words in response-- just... really biting down hard on her lip because that last line is pushing the truth button even more, to the point where she's drawing blood. ]

....

[Closes his eyes and covers his ears.] Don't injure yourself. I'm not listening. If you're that stubborn about it, then I'll figure it out the long way.

................

[ wipes the blood off of her lip and mumbles a few things quietly, definitely inaudible if he's got his ears covered ]

You can open your eyes and uncover your ears now. [ Said loudly enough that he could at least hear that. ]

[Opens his eyes when she speaks louder before removing his hands.] I'm not trying to cheat. Though...you're definitely an interesting opponent.

You might even be the second person where I really want to know your true motivation with solely curiosity. But it'd be no fair to ask that now, so just tell me to cover my ears if that starts to happen.

Ki... kyahahahahyaha... no one can say you aren't ambitious. Just remember those words later down the line. See if it's still easy to find sympathy then.

...

[Silent a moment and then gives a knowing look and one that was far too old for even a seventeen year old.] A case where there can't be a bit of sympathy for the murderer is rare for me. Even if I can't quite grasp why they got to that ultimate conclusion, I understand their process.

It's...why at times I can stop at least...one death.

You've got a stake in this game, at least when you play against Battler. Unsympathetic people are the ones who have no stake whatsoever except for money. Which...you already said you have no use for.

...

Cover your ears and close your eyes again, quickly.

[Obeys. At least he does what he says he'll do.]

[ Won't be mumbling as quietly as she was the first time. Most of that sentence is inaudible, but if he does accidentally pick up anything from it...

... it's probably that the word 'truth' is mentioned quite a bit. ]

[ loudly ] Alright, you can open them again. This island...

[Removes his hands and opens his eyes. Won't comment, but now he's wondering just how many interests of theirs DO coincide.]

I believe that would be what Hattori calls me 'burning someone's ears with the words from the perfect guy' again. Or something silly like that. Usually it's only him I talk about the criminal's mindset.

Hoh. In that case, he sounds like a very useful ally. [ So, so grateful for a topic change. ]

He is. Even if he's got a weird view of me. He's the hot blooded detective type, but even without getting riled up, he is good. Definitely someone I can call a rival.

A weird view?

He's...well, it's like, even though I'm his rival, he's got some sort of hero worship. Not a full blown thing because it's not like if I did something, I'd crush him or something. He's just kind of...obsessive about me and thinks I won't make mistakes until I actually do.

It's kind of hard to describe. Maybe it's because he's a detective and I'm the one with the freaky life and he wants to know the 'real' Kudo?

... Hahahaha! You find the most interesting people, don't you? What kind of rival does hero worship? Though the notion of the 'real' Kudo is an interesting concept.

Hattori, apparently. It's not the right definition, but I'm not sure what else to call it. He always seems like an overexcited puppy when he can drag me somewhere.

...you'll probably never meet him. [Sighs and leans against the tree.] The 'real' Kudo can't show his face while 'Conan' is around, be it the body or personality. Can get close, but not quite.

I see, I see. Names and personae are a troublesome thing, aren't they? I have my fair share of issues with them. [ -- slip of the tongue, thank you event, but will be playing it off naturally as if she meant to say that. Really. ]

But it is too bad I probably won't meet him. You sound like you come from a kakera where I'd find many entertaining people. But who can say? On this island of miracles, nothing is at absolute zero.

Very troublesome. There are times I actually feel sorry for 'Conan' considering how messed up things would be for a kid 'like him.' Though that's usually when I'm feeling guilty about lying to Ran and thinking way too much about this. [Does note how she has problems with them. Because that's what he does.]

Hattori or the 'real' Kudo? Hattori is possible, considering there's already three others from my world here. [Though he only said two were in danger of finding out his secret.] Considering one is his childhood friend, he might get kidnapped. I certainly get enough face time in the papers that they might not worry about fame protecting people.

As for the 'real' Kudo...I doubt it. Reverting to him now, even if a cure is found, would be dangerous and...the only person I'd risk doing it here for isn't on the island.

Ahh, you're getting talkative again. But if you're not resisting, I assume these are things you don't mind telling me. Who's Ran?

Hattori, naturally. From my perspective, the roulette for how the island takes people isn't based on fame. It's who you know. Flip the chessboard over. There are many ordinary people here with no claim to fame. I myself have never been in any newspapers... and there are sets of people who 'know' each other from their respective kakeras. Though there are also lone people, such as myself, here.

A shame... if you believed in it, my magic could probably change you back. But you don't, and you won't, most likely, so it's something I wouldn't be able to grant.

Edited 2010-04-10 21:55 (UTC)