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[Sometime in the evening of the 8th, after the pulses end.]

yo this is beat we talked at the party

uh you know what type of monster turns into a squirrel?

[ Squirrel? Oh, that's....that's deeply unfortunate, in his (prospective) bruiser. Marik checks with his group of ~~larping cultists~~ monster enthusiasts for confirmation, then replies. ]

Pooka. Did you get shorter?

[ Beat got a trickster-like monster? Beat?

....this could work out. After all, if Marik's sources are correct about the pooka's traits and abilities, he'll OBVIOUSLY need someone like Marik around to help him use his monster type to its full advantage! ]

[You're telling him! What's he gonna do, fuzz someone to death?!]

im gonna get smaller??? yo what the hell

no tho i just turned into a weresquirrel an can turn into an actual squirrel tho i got stuck it in for a few hours an that was weird

i aint hungry fer human yet tho so maybe i aint done?

Definitely pooka.

Changes happen every other fog. Sooner or later you'll want to dig, so pick a spot for a burrow.

[ Pooka. How is he going to use pooka. He's going to have to teach Beat stealth, or something. WHY ARE ALL HIS MINIONS SO HIGH-MAINTENANCE.

Well, start with what he's good at. ]

Your legs will get stronger too. Kick if you're cornered.

[A squirrel that digs. Fabulous. Wonderful. The hell type of monster is Pooka!? It's lame, that's what!]

great yo great i jus got the most lame change in the history of monsters

hm lest stronger legs should bring back somma my speed was feelin slow how strong we talkin

[ Got him. It's a start.

Come to think of it, people would probably underestimate a pooka, combat-wise. Marik may be onto something. Let's....prime the pump. ]

Wall-smashing.

[ "Are you, blmmbl, done asking about pookas now, Master Marik? May I, er, add some slime trivia as well? Some slimes can see with, eheh, their entire--" ]

aight i can dig that aint what im used to butchu gotta adapt

[Fighting with his legs instead of his hands, or board. He's writing all of this down, so he doesn't forget it and get startled later on.]

anythin else? we got any weaknesses? other than i guess the need to dig a hole and sit in it.

[ Well, they're honor-bound to promises they make, but for some reason Marik doesn't feel like revealing that one! ]

Your teeth might keep growing. Senses will improve, too, which is double-edged. Depends how you do with stimulation.

[ HE, for example, loves having his inputs overloaded, and would be fine! Gods, he needs to think of useful ways to augment "demon". Even the best monster type can be made better with him on the case. ]

Really, the size disadvantage COUJLD be the biggest drawback. I say "could" because it depends how you use it.

Want to hear more?

oh ye the teeth already got a doc on that they jus sprouted durin the change feels weird

all senses yo?

[His sense of balance, for example, has already been affected but hey the tail helps which is neat.]

how small we talkin i aint gonna be 3 feet or somethin am i

hell ye lay it on me i wanna know smuch as i can

Height seems to vary. As for the rest...

[ He gives Beat a rundown on pooka possibilities, all except for the part where pookas can't break promises, because again, some cards are best played face-down. ]

Tell me when you get hungry.

[Every last thing, Beat writes down, feeling like he might be quizzed later and then stuck to the corkboard in his room. A laundry list of things he can tick off if they happen.]

is this all gonna happen yo or might some stuff not happen

so far so good on that front only thing i been cravin is chili dogs

[Marik can guess what Beat doesn't want to happen. He likes being 5'11 thanks.]

[ As a fellow 5'11, Marik can both understand that feeling AND be selfishly looking forward to when he's taller than Beat. It's the little things. ]

Some might not. Depends on the monster. If you ever feel lacking, you can purchase powers from a witch named Mana. I'll handle the wording if you do. She plays tricks.

[He will stand on his toes just you wait he'll figure it out.]

the coin witch yeah some dude named atem mentioned her promised him id save up a few coins an see if i cant buy my way outta here cuz if shes powerful nuff to give us powers maybe shes powerful nuff to send us home

oh he didnt mention she played tricks tho shit aight ill ask ya if i contact her

[Just keep winding him around your finger, Marik.]

[ Buy passage home...? Huh. ]

That's a good experiment! I'm glad you met Atem. He and I are friends. I know everything about him.

[ er well

he knows more about atem than atem does

but considering atem's an amnesiac, that bar is in the ground ]

[Friends... Atem... oh wait!]

oh was he the one you was dressed up as at the party i member you sayin you went as your friend

[Which is still fucking cute, sir.]

The very same. Your memory's better than I expected.

[ Speaking of bars that had been in the ground. ]

ey im gettin better yo easy when i aint constantly on the go

plus its only been a bit

[Leave it there, he'll forget soon enough.]

[ ...Marik can't tell if the compliment has been accepted or not. This is ultimately unimportant, however!

(It is very important.) ]

How many coins will you need?

[A compliment? Aimed at Beat? Over his head and gone, sir.]

aint sure

you know what the max someones shoved at the coin witch fore?

Edited 2021-11-19 13:01 (UTC)

Not personally. Ask Noa Kaiba; he's been here for ages.

[ marik you live with noa you could literally holler across the apartment

no?

ok then ]

[Lazy thy name is Marik.]

aight how i get hold of im jus hit the network one day yellin fer a kaiba

His private handle is < noasark >. If you want to see him in person stop by Liewen Labs. He runs it.

[ Some of it. Details. Eh. The only person allowed to be vague is Marik. ]

Edited 2021-11-24 13:27 (UTC)

[I'm sure Marik knows what question is next.]

an wheres that

[Using a map? Please. Easier to just ask.]

...you do live in Bavan, right?

ye 38-8

listen i aint got the city down fully yet im still runnin in shibuya space

Perfect. A shade named Ryou Bakura lives on the 8th floor. He knows where it is.

Just don't tell him your info's from me.

aight got it ryou bakura 8th floor

ill keep it a secret

[He'll write this down so he doesn't forget it.]

[ Marik likes the part where Beat didn't inquire re: the stipulation. ]

He's been here a while too, so he's a useful person to know, as well. Good luck.

got it

hey thanks for all your help yo i really preciate it all an ill keep you on the up an up bout shit aight

See that you do.

[ hopefully using more constructs that resemble words than what marik was just forced to read ]

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