badfic_manor | 001 Beyond Birthday [Audio]

[Had Beyond Birthday cared to put in the effort, he could probably name the exact genus and species of the prehistoric flora that surrounded him. He did not care. The only thing that matters at the moment is that this place is not Room four-oh-four. His thoughts are scattered in chaotic disarray, an unpredictable, teeming mass of anger, annoyance, and desperation hidden behind a deadpan mask enhanced by perfectly applied powder. Wammy's had taught their projects well. For all of Beyond's anguish --all his plans derailed!-- not a single trace of it was broadcast through the Blackberry. Or rather, none of it would have been broadcast. Suspicious, and paranoid, Beyond Birthday would not reveal his face, for he knew very well the value of a person's face, to individuals unknown. Long fingers encircle the device, his voice, an almost soothing, rumbly sound in-between tenor and baritone. An oddly zen tone, considering his rather....unique circumstances.]

Good evening.

[A short pause, as B wets his lips.]

My name is Ryuzaki. I seem to be...

[A second pause, as he searches for the appropriate word. Lost? Confused? He frowns in the darkness. Subjective information would hardly be helpful to anyone.]

... sitting on top of a creature, a ceratopsid, long extinct. A triceratops to be exact. What is the meaning of this?

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Because it's only logical to think if there are triceratops then their predators are probably near by.

You misunderstand me, boy. [The shark grin is audible through his voice.]
Who's to say that there aren't nasties hiding in the water~?

[Sorry, this seven year old is not phased by audible shark grin]

There probably are, but I think I might stand a better chance against them than Tyrannosaurus-san

[A honorific. The boy is Japanese then? Or at least familiar with the language? B adds this to his collection of notes.]

Oh, I think not. You are by nature, designed to inhabit the land. On sea, man is naught but a pathetic creature unable to fend for himself.

Yeah, but we're not swimming, we're loading up on the boats.

Besides, man wasn't designed to have to fight against a T-rex or raptors. So you're doomed on land no matter what, but there's a chance for safety on the boats.

And so far, so good.

Such a clever boy~ [Another small grin.]

We'll have to speak in person in more fortunate circumstances.

[....is that really a good idea. I mean- there have been a few attempts on his life before but- :|]

Sure! You can probably find me in room 060 if I'm not busy!