00110001: discedo | action!

[number1]

[oh hi discedo enjoy a dazed and wet-looking guy staggering around the residential area

Did I say wet? I meant 'soaking'. As in 'ended up in the lake and had to swim out'. He also looks like he went three rounds against a mack truck and lost.

ALSO what a fantastic mask and suit he's wearing! Okay - ex-fantastic suit, somewhat beaten up and also wet. And the mask is... interesting. It's a pity he's too confused and slightly concussed to have remembered to take it off.]

... where...?

[And with that stunning display of mental acuity, he's supporting himself against a wall and trying to get his bearings. Not in Korea anymore, Toto!]

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[gochuugoku]

Aiyaa! [Picking up his pace now.]

Can I provide you any assistance?

[number1]

[So helpful! Unfortunately, Tao is in a rare bad mood at the moment.]

That's a kind offer, but unless you can get me home... [He trails off, trying to think of a way to make that actually happen. Other people don't exist at the moment. Please leave a message.]

[gochuugoku]

Well, if you mean back to your world, I'm afraid not, aru. I'm just as stuck in this place as you are now. Then the scientists that brought you here are cruel people.

[He's still sour about them having sent back his girlfriend.]

[number1]

Yeah, I guessed that. It takes a certain kind of thought process to think doing this to someone is a good idea. [He had enough wariness of scientists in the first place. BAH.]

Is there any explanation for why they're doing this, or does no-one explain anything to the guinea pigs?

[gochuugoku]

They don't explain much, they just let us live as we please here for the most part.

Though, I've heard that they want us to try and bring more life back to this planet.

[]He offers a hand to him.] You may use me for support if you wish. Perhaps I could help you find an apartment as well, aru. If you wished, that is.

[number1]

Sounds pointless.

'Bring life'... That could mean a lot of things. Nothing more specific that that?

[The briefest of hesitations, before Tao accepts, grinning easily. You don't look like someone who's going to randomly attack!] Thanks - and don't worry about the apartment, I can find somewhere by myself. I'm Tao, by the way. You?

[gochuugoku]

I'm afraid not, these scientists are very shady characters, aru.

[He nods and brings his hand back to his side.] Wang Yao. 我很高兴认识你.

[He gives the mask a curious glance.] What is that mask for, anyway?

[OOC Translate: "I am very pleased to meet you."]

[number1]

[Mandarin! Tao speaks a lot of languages, but... that's not one of them, oddly enough. He didn't do much work in China.]

Tao. Good to meet you, too. [He can pull off a decent bow though, which he manages despite being soaked and injured.]

The mask is, uh... [He fiddles with it briefly, before grinning.] Kind of a bonding symbol.

[gochuugoku]

Is it now? And here I thought you had come out from a masquerade party or something... until I saw that you were injured, that is.

Are you sure you don't want medical attention? Because with the chip in your body, any healing powers you have will not work. I know this from personal experience, aru.

[number1]

They're not mutually exclusive. [Masquerades can involve plenty of injuries! Probably.]

I'd like the chip out, but healing at a normal rate is fine. I can function in more pain than this. [He's actually being honest, which is how he can manage a reassuring, cheerful smile.] If it's still a problem in a few days, I'll look into getting some treatment.

[Tao's not going to dig for information on this guy's powers. Yet.]

[gochuugoku]

Well then, that makes two of us. Being able to function in a great amount of pain, I mean. Except I plan on getting my chip out very soon.

[number1]

[That gets his attention.] Oh? Any specifics on how you're going to get that done? [He's next in line, once he's sure it's safe!]

[gochuugoku]

I have an acquaintance who is willing to help me, aru. Her name is Yuuko Ichihara.

so late, sorry

[number1]

Sorry to pry, but is that a favor especially for you, or does she... take requests?

don't worry about it~

[gochuugoku]

She takes requests. You must discuss prices with her in person, though.