not a radio show.

[nullificates]

something's about to happen. any slight change to this place is a good enough reason to keep your eyes open, and the fog had not been here until recently.

report any strange feelings, and if you feel like your abilities are acting up, meet me immediately. for those who are unaware, my ability nullifies all by touch. if you feel like yours is out of control, notify me or chuuya nakahara immediately.

any data is good data, too. please don't hesitate to bring me any piece of information, anonymously or through my contact.

don't fuck this up,

osamu dazai.

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[darkdisgrace]

Thanks for volunteering me, mackerel. But you're right, something fishy is going on here.

[Honestly he would notify Dazai if he saw anyone with an out of control ability in this place, because Dazai was the quickest way to hopefully put a lid on it.]

Actually got something to report, on that front. That fog is tricking the eyes something fierce.

[nullificates]

you're welcome who cares what you have going on

(dazai!!!!)

i've seen it too, but it's really faint. not yet something that can harm us so far. want to know what it reminded me of! it totally reminded me of...! shibusawa.

[darkdisgrace]

I actually pull in decent money with my odd jobs, so you damn well better care. Especially with all the construction work lately.

[ugh.]

Ugh. Reminded me of that too, honestly. Was a pain in the ass for everyone involved. You were a pain in the ass too, for that matter.

But that was all abilities, back then. The people I thought I saw in the fog... they're dead, Dazai.

[nullificates]

mmmm. don't care! i've been picking your wallet all along, we actually have a nice saved stash somewhere you will never know!

i was not. you know i was right. maybe we should ask fy what he thinks, after all. maybe we need to wake a part of you at some point, so we should definitely start planning for that!

... eh? that's definitely not what i've seen at all. the flags...?

[darkdisgrace]

...Wait, you've been stashing my cash? What the fuck?

[So has Chuuya actually, no wonder his wallet is so light lately.

He makes a face at that wake a part of him bit, but he's always prepared for that eventuality, honestly.]

I'm pretty sure I already know what he'd think of how I took care of that dragon.

[Mainly: He'd find it hot.]

How the fuck did you guess from just that, you weirdo? But yeah, it was them.

[There'd been barely anything left of the Flags, when Verlaine had finished with them. But there they were, smiling and laughing. It was just a split second, but--]

[nullificates]

yep. all profits from lupin go to the people who keep it lively, after all. i got to eat and drink somehow, you know? you can totally blame yourself for not being better at noticing pickpocketing!

i meant more about the strategy -- but totally, i see it too.

just because we've been more domestic, it doesn't mean i'm not me! don't let it fool you, chuuya. perhaps it has to do with things we would like to have been different in our lives.

(because he sees himself too young.)

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[coordinatroll]

[ The ability to nullify the powers of others... that information is so crucial, so incredibly important, Mitama is almost baffled it's shared so unceremoniously. But she appreciates both this and the content of the warning itself, since it gives her some insight into the side of Aldrip she haven't had a chance to see yet. ]

Forgive me if I'm asking something that should be obvious, but I have only arrived here a month ago, so I have no frame of reference as for what can happen here... Are you perhaps implying some kind of sinister events occur at this place?

[nullificates]

(only because it's beneficial. the specifics are guarded within a few people, not something he'd give away in such a public space. after all, isn't that terrifying in itself? 'no longer human' is a lonely ability, so it'll take the user's ability for company in the sea of numbness it provides.)

ah, welcome. who are you again?

ah, let's see! a giant monster took people hostage, some mind-control things have happened, we've fought several times, sometimes each other! i'm definitely not implying!

[coordinatroll]

[ To most people it would be terrifying, yes; in fact, they could probably consider this post to be a thinly veiled threat, depending on how events unfold. To a magical girl like Mitama, however? It's almost like a promise of salvation (one that she doesn't truly believe, because she knows there's no such thing as an easy escape from their fate). ]

Now, where are my manners? My apologies, I should have introduced myself! My name is Mitama Yakumo, but you can call me "Coordinator" if you prefer.

[ And she just leaves it at that; if he has questions, she can answer those later, because right now she wants to focus on what she's discovering here. So this place isn't nearly as idyllic as it first appears, hmm? Well, it's not exactly a surprise; while she's enjoyed the recent beach festival and casino adventure, she didn't think it would last forever, especially when the parchment she'd received upon arrival implied this is meant to be a punishment. ]

Oh my. And here I thought I'm taking an extended vacation, but it looks like I might have my work cut out for me~ The Coordinator's job never ends!

[nullificates]

nice to meet you, mitama-chan! coordinator-chan? i don't mind either! titles are soooo old school, don't you think?

sounds like it! i'm glad to send you a list of people to hang on to in case of emergencies, too.

[coordinatroll]

Old school or not, it does have a certain charm to it~ But either is fine!

I would love to say that it won't be necessary, but I'm afraid I'm not exactly a fighting kind... so I could certainly use some connections! Thank you for the kind offer, Dazai-san~

[ She has most certainly made the connection between the name he signed the post with and the famous author, but she figures it's not important to ask about that hilarious coincidence right now. For the time being, she'll just take it at the face value. ]

[nullificates]

if you're not the fighting kind, what is it that you coordinate, mitama-chan?

chuuya nakahara is someone to have on your contact list. feel free to ask him literally anything. at all. the only caveat is that you must call him short at every given opportunity, alright?

[murderingjustice]

is it my turn to bother and taunt you?

[nullificates]

do your best, akechi-kun. do you need to hold hands?

[fatalism]

how lovely is this fog, it brings back such memories

[ ............because last time in yokohama it was a murder!!!! fog!!!! ]

[nullificates]

love of mine

wonderful sunshine fy

dearest

no

[fatalism]

forgive me, beloved, i cannot help the recollection.

though the consistency of this fog is far different from the one back home

[nullificates]

i don't mind the recollection, it was fun. this time however you're going to be affected too, i presume? maybe you can understand why i am not particularly thrilled!

yeah. i haven't seen any abilities running around, either way.

[fatalism]

who is to say? i was not immune to shibusawa-san's ability, you know.

probably for the best, i am not in a mood to have a dragon show up and all that it would entail.

[nullificates]

shall you one day tell me your secrets?

(crime and punishment, what an asshole ability.)

neither am i.
it's both a fallacy to believe things will happen as it were at home, but it'd be worse not to prepare for such with the limited information that we have. ive already spoken to chuuya, and ill be around him in case we must do what we have always done. ill sit down with you, my love, to find a contingency plan.

[querulus]

what happens if your powers 'act up'

do they stop working? absorb our powers? eat them for breakfast and shut them down forever?

inquiring minds want to know

[nullificates]

my ability? it will never act up because it would nullify anything that could make it act up! isn't that wonderful

[querulus]

??????

so nothing affects you? no magic? no poison gas or sonic power dampeners or psychic inhibitors? nothing?

[nullificates]

poison gas yes

everything else

no

[querulus]

huh. no shit.

so i guess a telepath couldn't read you huh?