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[emperor_cowboy]

[Hol Horse has been sitting in the kitchen for most of the day. He's been pondering on calling for help. Not knowing if that would be a good idea or not. Now and again he'd pick it up to dial a number, pause, and hang it up. A finger tapped upon the table in annoyance. Okay, you know what? Screw it! This fellow's going out for a walk. He needs cigarettes anyway... and booze. Definitely the booze.]

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[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

[Just sorting through the mail herpaderp derp; someone's walking by so he glances up.

...OH HELL NAW.]

Ah!

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

[He's just walking, minding his own business-- a voice caused him to look up.

He froze. Deer in the headlights.]

Y'gotta be kiddin' me.

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

[Yeah. You better look scared.

This guy remembers you VIVIDLY.]

Someone's playing a trick on me.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

[You know... he's gonna pretend, he doesn't know you! See how far that gets him.]


...Howdy stranger!

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

[Fine. Have a test.]

EMERALD SPLASH!

[Nothing happens, of course... but it's just a test.]

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

[At the would-be-attack, he naturally tries to summon Emperor(like that would do any good) and goes into a defensive stance.]

...?

[... here, he's confused as nothing happens.]

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

[Kakyoin relaxes a little, stifling a sigh of frustration.]

You remember me. Your stand is The Emperor. I can't be bothered to remember your name.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

[He scoffs and stands at full height to appear more imposing than he really is.]

Feh, that ain't very neighborly of ya. So where's yer buddy, Polnareff?

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

Not here, obviously.

[Guess who is not scared of you one effin' bit, bro.]

But Jotaro is.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

[He looks a bit questionable.]

Ya sayin' that as a threat?

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

I don't have any reason to threaten you. You're in the same position as I am; you've just made some worse choices.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Now hold yer horses, boy. Who's t'say I haven't changed?

An' if we're in the same boat, then wouldn't it make more sense to partner up?

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

...[An eyebrow raise.]

Are you going to turn your back on Dio?

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

[He scoffs at the simple mention of Dio's name.]

Dio isn't here, now is he?

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

[Poker-faced bluff:]

No. But if he was?

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

If I can't even see Emperor in this place, what makes ya think that does for Dio?

Would make 'im powerless in a place like this. No point in following the weak.

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

I suppose you're right, there.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

So? Only makes sense to team up.

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

That's right.

[.....Awkward.]

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Righty-o then, y'mind tellin' me how long you've been stuck here?

[He's skipped the acquaintance part, on to friendly.]

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

...About a month, really.

[No, he knows the exact number of days... But he won't say anything like that.]

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Then I reckon ya know where I can get me some smokes?

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

There's a general store downtown, I think.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Would be awfully sportin' of ya if ya showed me the way.

[zeppeli-cursed.livejournal.com]

I... I have something I have to finish right now.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Well ain't that a shame? Here I was hopin' to get a guided tour of the place.

[He offers a tip of the hat and goes to be on his way then.]

[1-21jigawatts.livejournal.com]

...are you lost or something?

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Lost? Nah, not lost at all! Takin' a stroll, s'all.

[1-21jigawatts.livejournal.com]

Oh...well, just making sure. It's better to be safe than sorry.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Understandable!

My apologies, but I don't believe we've met. Name's Hol Horse, and it's a pleasure to meet you...?

[Have a hand gesture for a name.]

[1-21jigawatts.livejournal.com]

Me? My name is Misaka.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Well it's a pleasure to meet ya, Misaka.

[1-21jigawatts.livejournal.com]

Thanks. If you need anything Mr. Horse, let me know.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Hey there, not!dad. Crowe's never home much, but he comes across you when he's doing his paper deliveries.]

Oh, hey there. You holding up alright?

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Greetings, kiddo.

[What was the fellow's name again, something-Crowe. "Kiddo" would work for now.]

Holdin' out just fine.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Getting around town can be tough at first. All these similar houses... it's like a maze. Easy to get lost. So be sure to pay extra attention, alright?

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Y'know, I was just thinkin' that. Be mighty foolish of a man to get turned around in his own neighborhood.

[He's not lost at all. Nope.]

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Well, I could hardly blame you, here. It makes you dizzy. Why anyone ever thought this was a good way to build a town, I'll never know.