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Cigarette 8 // [Private to Video] - I Kissed A Boy--

[Last night was something that was admittedly a bit odd. He'd somehow managed to get kissed by Black Jack. It wasn't expected, but after he had some time to think he wasn't sure he was entirely against it. The only thing that made it an annoyance was when his sue Harlie caught wind of it. All he'd heard from her was how could he do that to Kana? It was the first time he'd ever felt the burning urge to hit a woman. She didn't know anything about him and Kana. In the end he had told her to get out before he did something he'd regret later. He hadn't seen anything of her since. He was thankful that his Sue was just an annoying klutz, looking across the network there had been a lot of trouble last night, so it only seemed right he offered assistance in any way he could. But first, he had some personal issues to sort.]

[Private to Black Jack]
...I think we need to talk...You left so suddenly yesterday...Where do you want to meet-- if at all?
[Private ended]

[He starts the video feed across the network. He looks better than he did thankfully. Only the gauze over his eye seemed to remain.]

Sadly I was unable to do anything to help last night, I had some matters to deal with of my own. But if there is anything I can do to help then please don't hesitate to tell me.

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[Hatori nods]

I'll gather what I can now.

[With that the feed cuts, it's not long before Hatori is at Eugene's room, a small bag filled with several syringes of sedatives within. He knocks politely.]

[There was a light scuffling and muffled sounds of arguing though the door. Heavier footfalls approach which sounds almost like running could clearly be heard which were Gene's. Gene opens the door, spins and closes it behind him quickly.]

Thank god you're here. I'm about to hang her from the window.

[Hatori blinked at the noise from within, a little taken-aback by Eugene's state. She really must have been bad.]

That...yes. Do you wish to do it or shall I?

I'll get her. She's always touching me so it'll be easy. I just hate it when she does it. Ugh, I really need a shower. Her....hands were all over me.

[He shudders inwardly.]

Trust me, you don't want her touching you. One's bad enough.

I'd believe that much.

[Hatori nods and hands the bag with the syringes in.]

Inject it only into her arm, as tempting as other areas may be. People are jumpy from these strangers, I wouldn't advise catching the eyes of those acting as the law enforcement here.

[His eyes widen and his jaw drops. His voice drops to a whisper.]

Who in the hell do these people think they are? This isn't a fucking city! This is a manor with displaced people. And who elected these assholes to be in charge? I sure as hell didn't. These weirdos that woke up in our rooms with us are not who they claim they are and I'll level with you, it sounds like a dictatorship in the making than an actual government.

No, I'll take my chances with piranhas in a swimming pool naked than to trust people I don't know. This shit is starting to make my skin crawl.

They seem to be trying to establish a sense of order and only gaining resentment. Their efforts would be legitimate if we were in at least a normal environment like you say. Maybe we should make the effort to have a sort of meeting with everyone, come to a common ground?

All I've noticed from this place is that the Author likes to push buttons, get us on edge, push us to our limits, of course people will disregard their usual principles. They're being subjected to conditions they're not used to.

You and me both. I'll wait here, give me the word if you need a hand.

It shouldn't take me long. I wanna talk about this law thing a little more. I'm starting to grow irritated.

[He enters the room and within a few moments, he was out but has lipstick on his face. From as near as Hatori could tell, Gene allowed her just a bit before he injected her arm. Of course he checked her pulse before he left and she's only in a deep sleep and now untied.

Once out the door, he wipes his face with the handkerchief from his pocket.]

Who's idea is it anyway to start a damn order? Even if we're sane enough to follow these laws, we're going to be pushed to some sort of direction that could lead us into whatever holding cell they want to use.

Damn if this doesn't sound familiar.

[Hatori waits for him patiently. When he emerges he cringes on his behalf]

I take it she's still breathing?

It seems that Mello began appointing himself in charge of what was right and wrong around here. That may be the case, hence why I think we should all discuss this before we take any actions. His heart is in the right place, but he's too gun-ho. He's making rash judgements based on a very black and white idea of good or bad.

Mm...we should try and convince them to see the shades of grey rather than treating each case the same.

[He takes out a cigarette and offers it to Eugene before taking one for himself. He lights it and gives him a worried look]

The only thing I will worry about, is keeping my head down and avoid attention. That's our best bet to get out scot free.

[He takes the cigarette and lights it.]

Damn. So much for establishing a sense of propriety and getting to know one another before diving off the cliff. It's bullshit.

[He inhales deeply on the drag and slowly lets it out by leaning his head back on the wall.]

She's fine. I don't have the stomach to kill her anyway. All she wants is sex and that's not really a crime. I'll keep myself in check, that's for damn sure. Now that I'm calming down and had the chance to think, it's not really so much as the situation as it is the circumstances that has me bothered. I'm thinking that's the same all the way around.

Who does he think he is posing as an official like that? Communism was black and white and look where it got those countries? Is he really that self righteous to think that he can correct this?

[He flicks the ask and shakes his head.]

I agree. We need a meeting. The sooner the better. I'm not going to follow some kid that's about to dictate right and wrong to me or let it happen to anyone else. Self proclaimed genius or not, he's out of line.

[Hatori exhales a small stream of smoke upwards. The 'lights weren't as satsifying as the Menthols he had gotten accustomed to, but they'd do the job.]

Mm, thankfully I've managed to occupy mine with the concept of the Lab, she apparently loves it in there. Most people are just sick of having an unwanted extra responsibility.

It's probably the way of the world he comes from. I've noticed that more and more within people. Kio, Mello, Minatsuki..they're all such different extremes...It's quite concerning.

[He takes another drag, humming lowly in thought]

Once my business with Black Jack is settled I'll work something out. As awkward as things may get, I'd rather not put it off.

[He scoffed slightly at that thought of negotiating with anyone that's looking to rule others through an iron fist.]

Yeah, I understand that. Why can't people just let others be without trying to force others to their reasoning? It's twisted and cruel not to mention hard to deal with and very irritating to adjust accordingly.

The laws in my world are different from yours so what's the point in bringing in new ones? That's all, really.

[He takes another drag and sighs in exasperation.]

Now I can understand that there should be some sort of punishment for crimes against another person like theft or murder that's already ESTABLISHED as a resident but I'm not so sure I agree with the visitors being here. They're going to leave once the plot's over anyway so why should it matter?

[He chuckles bitterly]

Because humans always think that their idealism is right. Which isn't necessarily wrong, but it's when you apply it to all. Yes there need to be absolutes, we don't cope well without. But we also hate them. That's why we need the shades of grey.

The only rules we need are don't cause trouble unless you have a damned good reason to.

Yes, but you know the only reason why they are panicking about all the strangers who are being killed is because they show, albeit some have a very small, level of sentience. They seem human. That's enough for them to grasp at.

[He nods.]

Something along the lines of if someone abuses a dog, it's a stage of growing into abuse. I get it. I mean, I'm not an anarchist or anything, I'm just weary about the possibility that we could be put inside of a box that we can't get out of without raising suspicions and whatnot.

[Hatori exhales his last and throws the cigarette to the floor, stamping it out.]

Mm, he's too impulsive to act as a law maker. Enforcer yes, but otherwise he'll just stir up more trouble than a situation is worth.

[He's still not quite finished with his own yet and nods.]

Still, if he's taking orders, who is giving them?

[Hatori's brows furrow and he frowns.]

..That's even more concerning. We can't keep secrets from one another, things will just get rocky again otherwise.

So nobody knows? That's wonderful.

[He rolls his eyes and takes a final drag.]

Mmm.

We shall have to see how it all plays out.

[He hands the other the box of cigarettes and pushes himself away from the wall.]

My room's number 14, left of the staircase. Take as long as you need in there. Lock the door. It'll stop your 'sister in law' getting in.

I've got to meet Black Jack now. I'll see you when I get back.

[He pats his shoulder before leaving. Taking a deep breath to gather his wits about him.]

Thanks. I'll use the time wisely. And thanks for the cigarettes.

[He pushes off from the wall and starts heading toward Hatori's room.

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