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[intercalaryninja]

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< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

Meticulousness, for most part. Not quite at the point of OCD, I can say confidently, but it's fairly bad. I usually fair calmly in situations, but if the details of my work or things are out of place, I get very frustrated. Makes it easy to clean the house, but I dislike being irritated every time I go out to Bavan and see a bottle on the floor.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

[Hell, when L hears talk of arachnes and their particular tendencies, he's actually pretty surprised he didn't end up as one himself. They seem to describe him to a T. Then again, he realizes that a person's nature isn't always indicative of the monster they'll become, which stings, because he was so partial to that theory when he arrived.]

I understand what that's like and do not consider it a negative quality. Perhaps it will help you survive the encounter you're about to endure.

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

[L's right, it isn't always indicative, but still L probably doesn't match since he lacks the maternal instincts most arachne have.]

Like I said, it has proved useful in the past, and I hope it will continue to, but I hope for it not be be a manipulated quality in the future.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

[Truly, L's "maternal instincts" are reptilian at best.]

In what ways are you afraid it could be manipulated? Someone coming at you in a way that forces you to focus on organization rather than the matter at hand?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

Being concerned with order and the way things are done down to precision... If given the chance for study, my habits makes me predictable. It's not ideal.

[There are others but he won't share them. He's not that comfortable around this guy just yet.]

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

Being predictable would certainly be unhelpful in trying to evade an attack, but that's not the case here. You're armed to the teeth, and if you're an arachne, with teeth at that.

Do you know what kinds of monsters your venom works or doesn't work on?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

That is true. I still should have my guard up regardless.

I have yet to test venom on a monster. I don't make it a habit to bite people.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

You wouldn't need to make it a habit, but just knowing would be prudent, wouldn't it? After all, you're in a situation now where you've gone to great lengths to have every possible weapon you can use at your disposal.

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

It would be. It is... difficult asking for volunteers however. Unless I go under the assumption all spider venom is the same and go collect data from other arachne.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

I'd definitely collect data from other arachne. If they'd be willing it would be very valuable information to have. You could make a project of it, and I don't doubt that many would be amenable to participating.

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

I'll make a note to do so when I have a chance. Today is a bit last minute and unideal. I'm waiting for my master to come back and we can discuss plans to deal with anyone who wants to harm him.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

Today, there are certainly a lot of other things going on. You can be forgiven for not prioritizing it.

Who is your master? Are you referring to the child in your care?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

You are correct. At home, I am employed in his family's services, and I continue to carry out my duties here.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

I see. He is very lucky to have you.

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

It is only as expected of me. I support the cause his family has, so I will continue to serve for him.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

What cause might that be?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

At home, we protect our dimension from an invading force, and all dimensions between us and them. As my master wishes, we are to stop the conflict in ever dimension. That is our cause.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

The master you're talking about would be your young ward, or an older family member of his? A father perhaps?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

Not the father. The brother. Their father is the man who is trying to conquer the dimensions and is our enemy.

[Said brother is now in an urn on the wall, but he doesn't want the stranger to know the extent of Reira's value to him.]

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

How does one conquer a dimension, where you're from?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

Complete and utter conquest of the world and all its inhabitants. Brute force with no regard for innocents. It is how one would conquer a city, except on a very large scale.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

I can say with fair objective confidence that it would be wrong to support such a conquest. Your mission is a good one, I think.

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

Thank you. It is good to hear that. I pray that home will be safe during our unconscious absence.

<queenkiller>

[hearthebell]

I would offer you my prayers, if I thought they did any good whatsoever.

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

I appreciate the thought. Best of luck, with L's identity.