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[A simple anonymous text goes out to the network today. Nothing malicious, honest, just curiosity speaking. For those who know him well, it’s anything but anonymous when they read it. It's a habit of his, after all, and bringing up his identity (or attaching an identity at all) might cause a bit of bias...though asking questions anonymously would subject him to some bias from those browsing the network anyway as well. ~~Shhhh.~~

Ever-curious, ever-wondering. And...a bit ever-tactless, at times. Despite the fact that several people just returned from something quite traumatic, he’s most interested in their thoughts. However, others are certainly welcome too. Nothing wrong with that.]

Though seemingly unpredictable, the power to traverse worlds may contribute to the growth in humanity’s possibilities. But will it lead to man's destruction instead, or...?

[Of course, he may sound a bit detached, but considering his own situation...oh well. Most of the humans here seemed to want to go "home", despite their duties here, and despite the need of their presences here.

And then an apparently illogical topic jump/subject change. Honestly, it’s something he’s been wondering for quite a while now, ever since his arrival. Now that people have experienced more of the proof of existence of multiple worlds, surely this would be a good time to bring it up.]

Hinoto-Ri, I wish to know. What do the worlds you hail from possess that make you desire to return to them so?

[A pause in the typing, as if he just thought of something else.]

Or, for those who have recently returned, another question, if you will. What in this world did you desire while you remained in another?

[...He’s expecting answers like “not going through hell and back”, for the last one. Though given what he’s overheard, he’d pick Hinoto-Ri over wherever they went himself any day. Alcor couldn’t blame them in the least. Humans shouldn't have to needlessly suffer...]

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The most dangerous criminal the world's ever seen. He took out Dream Land and half the Mushroom Kingdom before anyone was able to stop him. And even then, the best they could do was to lock his crazy ass up.

[He sighs, staring into the video with the eyes of a man who's seen more than his fair share of terror.]

It's a day I won't soon forget. I don't think anyone will. Some scars just don't heal.

I see. For what reason did his rampage happen?

[...And no, some scars just don't heal. Can time truly heal all wounds...? It depends.]

Fuck if I know.

[He heaves a weary sigh.]

It was all I could do just to try to hold things together. Nobody knows how it got started.

Instinct is not a rare urge to act upon.

[And since the subject in question is a cannibal...

Just gonna...leave that there.]

Nobody? How strange.

[Things like that just don't happen for no reason, after all.]

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Nobody I know, anyway. And I'm not plum likely to find out at this point.

Have you given up on doing so?

[A shame.]

Told you before - I'm dead back there. Ain't much I can do about any of it now. It's all up to the others.

[Well, he's dead too, but you don't see him giving up since there's people he knows here who he can get answers from.

...Okay maybe kind of giving up. But shh.]

And should these 'others' arrive here, what would you do? Perhaps they would have the answers you seek.

Well, sure, I'll ask 'em, but there's nothin' left at home for me either way no matter what answers I get.

Yes. An unfortunate truth for those such as ourselves.

[...When'd that "our" slip in there?]

[And DeDeDe is sharp enough to catch it.]

...You too, huh?

Take my words as you will.

[Which is as good as a 'yes', really.]

My condolences, then.

[He lets out a small "ha" at that, even if he knows the other can't see it.]

In that case, I shall say the same to you. My condolences as well.

So what're you doin' for fun around here? Can't all be philosophy.

Would it disappoint you if I said a great deal of it is? There is much about humanity that eludes me, even now.

[It's true. This is the guy who's spent god knows how long just watching humanity, after all, and is perfectly content with that...]

You're only gonna learn so much by just askin' questions. You gotta get out there and live with 'em if you're really gonna understand.

That is true. Whether they will allow me to do so or not is the question.

[Because his mere existence is not always a welcome thing. And when he did try, he stuck out like a sore thumb...]

Only one way to find out, ain't there?

[There's a bit of a pause.]

Yes. You are correct.

[...He was right. He was right. What was Alcor so wary of...? He didn't quite understand it himself, but a voice in the back of his head told him quite clearly what the issue was.

...Not that he'd say those sorts of things out loud. Still, it's a step.]

Tell you what, then. I'm plannin' to open up a club in town just as soon as I get a few things taken care of. You stop on by anytime you like. I guarantee you'll never see humanity any more genuine than when folk are throwin' away all their inhibitions for a night.

[Well, it's true. Humans threw away their inhibitions under the influence of alcohol, and given how long such drinks have been around, and how often they were used in celebration (part of human culture, of course),it'd be far from the first time he'd be seeing it.

...Not that he didn't find their behavior puzzling nonetheless, but still.]

Well, it would be rude of me to decline. I shall keep your offer in mind.

[Even though he's still anon and DeDeDe most likely wouldn't recognize Alcor upon seeing him, his...inhuman presence and mannerisms would be giveaways. ~~Incoming trainwreck.~~]

First drink's on me.

[And conveniently, said club opening will be up in a log slightly later this evening! Huzzah for CR.]

[That's rather generous of him...or business-savvy. Now he really can't decline.]

All right.

[Huzzah indeed!]

[The first one's always free.]

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