There is No Single Truth - Stage 1

[hontobakabaka]

[phone] Open

"The town is doing something, making people tell the truth about everything.  If you feel the need to tell it to everyone, call me and I can set up a hologram of someone who can nod, but has no hearing capacity.  That way you can tell it anything you want and suffer no real risks.  I'm somewhat compromised myself, but luckily all my secrets are stupid so its mostly harmless...  Still I've had the oddest thoughts about neurotoxin chemical compounds."

[action] around town

[If Ruri knows you, and you've either spewed insanity on the phone or gone completely quiet, she'll be knocking at your door with her usual deadpan look]

[phone]  filtered to Flonne

"A stupid question but...  You seem to be an expert.  Would you be willing to tell someone what exactly love is?"

[phone] filtered to Rin, Millie, Nadeko, Rider (Girl type), Yomiko, GLaDOS and Saber

"Scott is acting a little weird, I think whatever is in the air is hitting him doubly hard, would it be okay if I stayed with one of you for a few days, either till this blows over or the droning issue happens?  Its not that I'm really worried about safety, but he locked himself in the only bathroom."

Comments

[fated_blade]

I do not mind...though I will have to ask Mordred.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I would appreciate it, but if its a hassle I can ask others."

[fated_blade]

It is not a hassle...it is only that, he seems to be on edge around you lately.

[Saber has a very good guess as to why]

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I... Didn't offend him, did I?"

[fated_blade]

Oh no no. I think he is simply...hmm experiencing what it is like to be a normal boy.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I... Don't have cooties... I don't think."

[fated_blade]

that is not the problem, I assure you.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Oh."

[She actually sounds kinda confused]

[fated_blade]

Anyway, you are more then welcome to use our spare room. Mordred will not mind, and you can help him study.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Thank you. I'd like that and am fairly good at study."

[fated_blade]

Excellent! We will be expecting you.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I'll pack a change of clothes and be there shortly then. I'll also bring the left over cake since I know you and Mordred enjoy it."

[fated_blade]

[omg cake...omg...]

I am sure he would like that. We will be eating dinner soon, and would be glad to have you join us.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Understood. Thank you."

[Some 20 minutes later there is a knock on the door and Ruri is there with 3 boxed cakes]

Steppin in heer, don't mind me~

[sonthatdisappoints]

[The sound of footsteps down the stairs and Mordred answers the door.]

Welcome, Ruri! Mother is preparing dinner at the moment.

[Stepping back and opening the door wider to let her in]

No worries at all

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Thank you... Um... I don't suppose you could help me with these? They're a little bulky."

[She tries to peer past the boxes]

[sonthatdisappoints]

[Inwardly kicking himself]

Oh! Er, certainly! My apologies.

[Taking as many as he can]

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

[She hands over the cakes then adjusts the bag with her clothes in it on her back.]

"Thank you very much. Lead the way Mordred."

[sonthatdisappoints]

[He's a little reluctant to turn: the boxes hide his red face. But turn he does, heading for the kitchen]

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

[She follows]

"Miss Saber said you needed help studying, was there anything specific or just... Studying?"

[sonthatdisappoints]

{Hey, a distraction! Awesome]

Erm, well. I find the history of this world to be... confusing. I never seem to remember which wars they fought or who these 'communists' are.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Well, this world as in Mayfield is... Not structured well, but Omoikane has lots of historical data if you'd like to go over it."

[She nods a bit]

[sonthatdisappoints]

[He sighs... why does this place have to be so damned confusing?]

I would be indebted to you.... thank you.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"There is no need for that, we're friends and I'd enjoy helping."

[She smiles and nods]

[sonthatdisappoints]

[He's still a little unused to that, someone helping him without expectations of return.]

Friends... I've never had friends before.

[Carefully depositing the boxes on the kitchen table]