TITAL 2: Why did It Take Me So Long To Do This?

Aleri: *Facepalm* He heard all that? Nuts, I thought I'd kept the noise down enough... Well, now it's three-on-one. And you were screwed enough with just me. Feel like leaving with your pride intact?

Naomi: *shrugs* He just said something about a psychic so he wanted us to find out.

Alice: *nods but otherwise remains silent*

-St. Ansem's, Eighth Floor Hallway-

Aleri: Right. And how did you get here, anyway, Sammy? *Attempts to pry into his mind to find out, since he's not getting a prompt enough answer... and discovers the flashback before the previous one* O_O ... >:[ ...Remind me to purchase some of that stuff Sukiru's selling. I think it'll work great as fuel next time I practice my Fire spells.


-Rexial's Castle-

Rexial: Ugh. *Touches one of the screens... but his hand just comes out the other side* Nuts. I can't get in. Maybe Minato has some kind of power... Or maybe these screens just aren't connected to that other world. I'd ask for Minato to throw me in, but he's busy.
Sukiru: Well, if you're going to see Minato, could you deliver this to him? Oh, and take a coupe more, just in case anybody else wants to buy. Make sure the Munny's legitimate first, though. Samuel wanted to pay with stolen war assets.
Rexial: Sure thing... Oh, wait, Lenox'll kill me the second I set foot in there.
Sukiru: Wear this. *Holds out an Org.Coat* And keep the hood up. There's an armband I sewed on that says "Shadorimu Delivery Service". Oh, and talk with enthusiasm. When he last saw you, you were acting really depressed... and still are, actually. So, throw him off your trail by acting happy.
Rexial: 'Kay.



-St. Ansem's, Diryax's Room-

Rexial(Disguised): *Subtly comes out of a DC, holding a bottle of black goo* Ahem... *Keeping his voice down, but speaking in an uplifting tone* Mr. Minato Arisato? Delivery for you. That will be 300 Munny.

Minato: *nods and pays the munny* Thanks, I'm gonna need this for a plan of mine later. *devil smile*

<BTW, Minato KNOWS about Sammy's flashback now since he heard him in the hall and tried to read his mind to analyse the situation.>

Rexial(Disguised): Thank you for your patronage. *Takes the Munny and DCs out with a nervous glance towards Lenox*


-In The Hall-

Aleri: Watch this! [Spellblade->Holy->TELOS] *Failure* ...See? Magic doesn't work on it, even positive magic!

Dokuja: *to ???* What...who are you? *to Al* Not interested. Just hold on a minute, will you? I got somebody on the other line.

???: I'm your worst nightmare you son of a *****. Now, I suggest you stop torturing the man whose daughter may never be able to talk again before I have those two girls kill you, slowly and painfully as they have the power to do so.
<Yes, ??? is Minato of course, Dokuja doesn't know that.>

Dokuja: I don't get nightmares. Besides, I haven't even gotten a response. And you're talking like she lost a limb or something. Well, guess what? I can't talk either. Why do you think I'm speaking with my mind? Do you think I like it? No, it's because whenever I open my mouth, it sounds like I'm gargling with gravel. Get over yourself.

Minato: That still doesn't give you a right to torture the man who is grieving because his daughter is hurt. Unlike you, she can not communicate through telepathy.

Aleri: *Listening to the mental conversation* >...Minato, permission to cut him down?<

Dokuja: Bah. I hope you realize I've got no plans to leave.

Aleri: >You know, it's either that, or get cut to pieces. Your choice, asshole. Minato, permission to kill?<

Minato: Kick his ass. Alice, Naomi, limiters off. Have fun.

Naomi: *spins her spear* One last chance before you get skewered!

Dokuja: *sigh* I've no real plans to fight, you realize that. But you can't win if you can't actually hit me.

Aleri: TELOS is immune to anything you use to hinder it that isn't physical. *Swings TELOS at Dokuja, who happens to be, what, five feet from him?*

Dokuja: Who said anything about not physical? *steps sideways* And don't you think killing me is a bit overkill?

Aleri: There's no kill like overkill! Naomi! Alice! restrict his movements so I can de-limb him!

Dokuja: So, killing me for yelling is not at all extreme to you? *jumps out the window and hovers there*

Aleri: Don't you think trying to piss of a man who just experienced heartwrenching loss is MESSED UP!? Shut your damn mouth before I stab it shut! *Runs to the window and aims a slash at Dokuja*

<...>

Dokuja: *floats back a few feet* You're not a very good listener, are you? For one thing, I've always been a bit messed up, and for another, your FIRST reaction to just hearing someone yell with their mind is to kill them. And...you're supposed to be the good guys?

Aleri: When did I ever say I was a good guy!? Besides, you're doing something that is screwed up. *Snaps his fingers, casting Fire2 on Dokuja*

Dokuja: *puts up a mental barrier* You didn't. I read your mind. I also happen to know you can read minds.

Aleri: ...I can only read unguarded minds, and usually only thoughts that are either directed at me, or have some relevance to me. Don't worry, your hobby of looking up porn sites is completely hidden from my mindlinking. *Uses Zone of Ruin*

Dokuja: *Psychic barrier* ...Porn sites? Do you really think I have that little of a life? If you'll excuse me, I'm going to your house. And besides, I don't guard my mind. *drops to ground slowly and walks toward THTNW*

Aleri: ...Hmph. *Unsummons Broken Soul, holds TELOS on his shoulder* Smartass. *Closes the window* ...So, uh... 'sup? I-is it alright with Minato if I stick around? I'm worried about Diryax, too...