Nine-Nine Heart - Run 1

[idolpro]

[It's time for a new an exciting place, right? A land of adventure and fun and excitement!

Wait? Then why does this look like Tokyo-F. Like a Tokyo-F that has seen better days.

A dark purple haze has settled over the city, thick and suffocating, oppressive and heavy. The sky above is filled with yawning teeth and blinking eyes stare back at you. Buildings lie in tatters and their remains litter the landscape.

A few proud buildings still stand tall! The most prominent one among them - THE GAME TOWER. Though it is sporting more of an evil villain castle vibe than you remember. And it certainly used to be taller and not leaking out that purple smoke filling the air. Nonetheless it stands as a beacon in the city, the focal point in the ruin around you.

A voice echos in your head. "Find the Dark Master."

GAME START!]

Comments

[rollwithdisadvantage]

It's not a fun world we are from, King. And even though we like to pretend to ignore the past, it can't be so easily forgotten.

[puzzlekeeper]

Yes, I'm aware. But that doesn't mean we have to wallow, either.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Does this look like wallowing to you? I thought there would be more tears.

[puzzlekeeper]

Does 'fixating' sound better, then?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Yes, it does.

Can't help it, King. No matter how hard I try.

[puzzlekeeper]

Then I'm sure you won't mind if I quote this at you the next time you lecture me.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Of course. I'll try to deny it, but I will deserve it.

[puzzlekeeper]

Heh! Good.

If only my phone worked, I'd record it just to be sure.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

I'm sure you already should know by now, but you need to talk to Yugi. And after that conversation, you and I need to have a long talk. But I want to make sure we are on the same page first.

[puzzlekeeper]

And these two talks are related somehow?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

They definitely are, but don't let me spoil the surprise.

He should have told you earlier.

[puzzlekeeper]

. . .

Somehow you saying that just fills me with dread.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

You're welcome.

Anubis and I already had this conversation long ago about being able to tell each other things even if it was uncomfortable.

Get on our level.

[puzzlekeeper]

[ fuCKING ]

I'm not taking relationship advice from you.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

[He just laughs but at least it a somewhat mirthful one.]

Yugi's more unsure of himself than Anubis. He needs a little more reassurance.

[puzzlekeeper]

[ Yugi's self-confidence could definitely use a boost, but... ]

Be careful not to underestimate him.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

I did and he killed me. Did he not tell you that either?

It's a mistake I won't make again.

[puzzlekeeper]

[ HEH ]

Good.

[ ... To both those statements, presumably. ]

[rollwithdisadvantage]

You would be amused. I'm really trying hard not to hate him for that. But you have to see that damn memory to get the full story.

[puzzlekeeper]

What right do you have to hate him for it? You corrupted his memories to torture him.

You more than earned it.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

If he would have killed me for that, I would agree. I did deserve it.

But he agreed, no practically begged, to partner with me and then killed me after. It is true I did leave him on the battlefield after Mori nearly killed me in one hit, but my guess was right. They didn't put a scratch on him. He let me know his displeasure though.

[puzzlekeeper]

... None of what you're saying is a good endorsement for yourself.

[ Embarrassing, Nine-Nine!! ]

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Stop. Just stop. Can't we have a fuckin' conversation that doesn't include your ego?

[puzzlekeeper]

[ (no) ]

Then pick a better topic. You stab others in the back the moment it's expedient for you and then whine when the same is done to you? What is it you wanted, my sympathy?

I'd call the two of you even, at the very least.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Your sympathy. Absolutely not.

Fine. You pick the topic.