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[samsa]

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[preybeforemeals]

I wanted to verify that everything was all right after the weekend; it tends to be a bit rough on us.

[samsa]

Everything's okay, yeah. I'm in Ecruteak now, though.

But either way, it...should be over now, right?

[preybeforemeals]

For the next half a year, yes.

It's always like that, from what I understand. Three days, always over a weekend, usually the last weekend in the month, every six months. I've spoken to people who have experienced several; it hasn't changed over the years that people have been here.

[samsa]

At least people know when it's coming, I guess...

Now that it's over, though, it feels...a bit strange. Not so much like it was a dream, but more like I feel like I can't remember quite everything that happened, exactly. Is that normal?

[preybeforemeals]

I believe so.

I make a point of not going out very much, though sometimes it can't be avoided; it seems the world was merciful to me this time around, it was less so last time. But it's seemed that way to me too, yes.

[samsa]

[Tsukiyama's wording there makes him wonder what might have happened, last time...but he knows better than to try and press him about it.]

Mhm. I tried to stay inside, too. It's strange, how regular that sort of event seems to be...but I'm just glad it's over.

[preybeforemeals]

Likewise.

To my knowledge, no one has outed themselves during those periods of time. I assume it's the same for you? My apologies for the question, but I'm somewhat obligated to ask.

[samsa]

It's alright. But it is, yes. Like I said, I was inside most of the time...and I haven't talked to anyone since. You'd be the first, actually.

[preybeforemeals]

All right - and I'm glad to hear that, Kaneki-kun. Not that I doubted you any, of course.

Is there anything you wanted to know, regarding all that?

[samsa]

...there is one thing, actually.

After the first day, I found some unfamiliar Pokemon in my room. At first I just assumed they got in from outside somehow...but I don't actually think they're Pokemon that you can find around here.

[So, basically, he woke up with a Gligar chilling on the ceiling and a Venipede curled up at the foot of the bed like the world's most terrifying lap dog, both acting like they owned the place.]

Is that something that usually happens, too?

[preybeforemeals]

...I'm going to assume so, given that I've ended up with some odd things twice now.

[samsa]

Really? What did you get?

[preybeforemeals]

It was a fish and a steel...thing last time. Feebas and Beldum, both have obviously evolved by now.

For some reason apparently a Skitty seems to have wandered into my possession this time, I have no idea why; fortunately for him, he's cute. I haven't checked to see if there's anything else.

[samsa]

Mine surprised me pretty badly, at first. I couldn't really tell what they were in the dark, other than a giant bat and an even bigger bug...

[It seems to always be bugs for some godawful reason.]

I hadn't seen them before now, but they both seem friendly enough, at least.

[preybeforemeals]

As long as they aren't getting acquainted with their new living space by biting everything, I suppose.

[samsa]

They aren't, thankfully.

[...]

I can't remember if I've told you, but...Angmar has actually got two heads now.

He's also not allowed inside ever again.

[preybeforemeals]

...You named it after the Witch-King.

[KANEKI...]

[samsa]

[...LISTEN.]

...it seemed fitting, considering.

[preybeforemeals]

Oh, I'm not arguing with that at all. It just wasn't quite what I expected.

[samsa]

I can't think of a Pokemon that would be more deserving of that kind of name, anyway.

[preybeforemeals]

Indulge my curiosity and tell me what you named the Abra.

[samsa]

[There's only a short pause before-]

I named her Carrie.

[preybeforemeals]

[...

SHIT, KANEKI, HE HAS PROBABLY JUST TERRIFIED POOR MERIDIANA WITH THE SUDDEN BURST OF LAUGHTER FROM THE ROOM NEXT DOOR.]

That angry, is she...

[samsa]

[SORRY MERIDIANA...]

She, uh...she holds a nasty grudge, let's put it that way.

[preybeforemeals]

[Things he needed in his life: THAT.]

I'll keep that in mind if I ever come across her again; I assume she won't like Banjou-san, either.