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INBOX TEXT ► un: jueyun chili

AUDIO ► call: "Hello, this is Chongyun. Please leave a note and I will respond as quickly as possible."

VIDEO ► facetime

ACTION ► [ a small mailbox with a rusty latch, with the characters 重云 scribbled across the front plate in neat handwriting; the worn old door has #19 blazed across its wood, in a building just off one of the main streets in Tamamo territory. ]

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[rainswords]

Are you sure? You know there are some strange cafes. Actually, it's not so much as scolding but the workers there are told to treat the customers like absolute dirt. Strange don't you think?

It's probably best not to get too well acquainted with them, I'll admit they're a bit intimidating in a pack especially if their lead takes a wicked interest. Just be careful, you're going to be surrounded by those types of individuals.

Anyway, I am just glad I could give you some guidance in your approach to gathering information. I suppose tomorrow is too soon, but we can compare notes eventually, so we'll just enjoy that time together. Oh! I know. I can prepare a meal for the both of us, I have other things I wish to share with you.

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That is strange. But, after some things I've seen in Tamamo territory, I can't say I'm surprised. Some people really like it when I ignore them in the cafe. They're cat people, so maybe they think it's charming? I don't know.

Right. I don't intend on letting any mischievous spirits get the better of me. At least now I can really prove my mettle as an exorcist. Not in the traditional way, but ... at least this is something.

That's right, you do owe me a meal. I look forward to it.

[rainswords]

It's a bit astounding to know all the varying forms of entertainment people are willing to part with their earnings for. Maybe it's not so much as surprising as disturbing? Speaking of which, no one has made you any odd offers, have they?

Well, it's reassuring to hear that you're aware you cannot go about this in typical fashion. It seems martial arts may be of more use? But really, this whole place has turned out to be a mess. Maybe that's the truly hellish part.

Hehe. Yeah. I do owe you don't I? Well, then tomorrow we'll dine together.

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I can't say they haven't. Obviously, I've never accepted anything like that.

Yeah, I've been relying mostly on martial arts. I can do a little bit of thaumaturgy but not as much as I'd like when dealing with spirits. And you're right about that — I don't know what I expected Hell to be, but this is definitely ... something.

Great. See you soon.

[rainswords]

Right, obviously. But persistent people do exist.

So you've needed to — wait — never mind. I can see it. And yes, it is a something I would be glad to leave behind. Speaking of which, perhaps I imagined it or it may be true that people don't remain here eternally. I just have to verify that information.

Okay, we'll continue this discussion tomorrow night.

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They do. I've met a few of them. My placement in Tamamo seems to make some people think that they're entitled to certain things from me.

That makes sense, doesn't it? There have been people I've met a few times that I haven't heard from again... and there's also the matter of our contracts, isn't there? A lot of people must have asked for something applicable back in the mortal realm.

I have some thoughts about it. We'll discuss this tomorrow.

[rainswords]

Is that so? So some people like...? Well, this can wait until tomorrow too. Am I going to surprise you or do you have any requests when it comes to dinner?

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All-Delicacy Parcels?

[rainswords]

If you're sure of your choice. I have spent plenty of time improving the formula, so I won't disappoint.

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I’m sure. I’m looking forward to it.

[rainswords]

Just don't be late, I want to spend as much time with you as possible. Besides, we do have a lot to talk about.

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I won’t be late. I’ve been wanting to see you, too.

[rainswords]

What if I said I've been wanting to see you more.

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There’s no way you can prove it. I’ve been wanting to see you a lot.

[rainswords]

How sure are you that I can't prove it? Do you want to make a bet on it? We'll know the outcome soon.

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We can bet on it. I’m pretty confident.

[rainswords]

Will there be a prize for the winner this time too?

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It does make betting more exciting, doesn’t it?

[rainswords]

Victory is its own reward, Chongyun, but if you need that extra motivation. How about this, the loser has to buy the winner dinner. It's a bit of a pattern for us but I don't grow tired of it.

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That's fine with me. After all, it means I also get to have dinner with you every time we do it.

[rainswords]

Oh, then in that case, maybe we should make bets more often.

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See?

[rainswords]

Okay, okay~ Your point came through.

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I could cook, instead of buy.

[rainswords]

That you could, and I am well aware that you have some capacity even if you're no chef, but that is not the point.