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[redenzione]

[It's been around two weeks and finally Dante's making his first post on the network. He still seems rather tense around the Gear, almost as if he's expecting some demon to pop out of the screen, but two weeks isn't enough to catch up on nearly 900 years of technological advancement.]

Good day. My name is Dante Alighieri and I have been here for twelve days. The last sight I remember before I awoke here was a tall mountain in the distance, it's peak stretching far into the clouds in the sky. I had thought to begin my ascent, to submit myself to further trials and redeem myself of my sins, but before I had yet to take the first step I found myself here instead.

Wherever here may be.

I must ask; is this Johto part of Purgatory? Are these children's battles and pets part of my penance?

Even if you do not have an answer, I would like to hear of your thoughts.

Thank you for your time and God bless.

[The feed then switches off after some minor fumbling. Serious one, isn't he?]

Comments

[necessaryrisks]

[Well, that was plausible enough. It sounds accurate of... a lot of people.]

Good luck in that pursuit then. It sounds like you've gotten a fairly good idea of what you want to do. Err, make him proud, I guess?

[lieutenantantichrist]

[This guy's placid acceptance is starting to get on Blake's nerves. You're supposed to panic when you get here, just a little, not take it all in stride.]

Anguish, maybe not. There's plenty to worry about, though. Like those "reasons unknown." There's gotta be something behind it. Everybody has an angle, especially the ones who go out of their way to look nice.

Sure it is, Dante...

[Blake winces at saying that out loud.]

You know what? I'm gonna call you Dan.

[easy_as_cake]

It's nice, really. I like meeting all kinds of people, and most of the ones here aren't ones I ever could have met back home.

But I do miss being up there, sometimes, too. The view is amazing.

[redenzione]

[Blake, he's been through the Inferno. NOTHING FREAKS YOU OUT anymore after you've fought Cleopetra in Level 2 of Hell, trust me.]

Perhaps. But until the day comes, I shall reserve my judgement. It is true that this may all be a trap, but I do not wish to cast suspicion when there is no evidence to suggest as much.

[...what?]

...Why 'Dan', if I may ask?

[redenzione]

Thank you, young stranger.

What is your name? So that when I may include you in my prayer tonight.

[redenzione]

Then perhaps if we should meet, would you be kind to share a story or two with me? You must have some interesting ones to tell. While most of my tales are dark, I do have some that are of a lighter note as well.

[lieutenantantichrist]

[Hey, if you fought the devil and you're not saying it's him, that puts you a step ahead in Blake's eyes.]

[You don't jump to immediate conclusions and assume everybody's out to get you? Weird.] Remind me to sell you some swampland in Florida.

Dan's close, isn't it? Or, I don't know, Don?

[redenzione]

...why not my name? It is not difficult to remember.

[lieutenantantichrist]

It just doesn't sound right in this day and age. I can't say it out loud without wanting to steal my own lunch money.

[necessaryrisks]

Alvin Draper. [Why did you have to say that? Now he feels bad about lying.] It's... fine. You don't really need to do that.

[easy_as_cake]

I'd love to! And I'd love to hear yours, too, no matter how light or dark they are. I'll probably be traveling soon, so maybe we will see each other.

[enjoymyatelier]

I suppose you could say that, yes.

Ah, forgive me for forgetting myself. I am Lord Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi.