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[rosenoblivion.livejournal.com]

[The scent of decaying roses heralds Marluxia's appearance on the Plane. The Lord of Castle Oblivion is definitely not pleased. He doesn't even seem to have realized the shift yet, judging by his pacing movements and the following, spoken in a clipped voice:]

Go find her. She is too important to -

[he abruptly falls silent, finally taking in his surroundings.]

Of course...

[No more spontaneity from him. His demeanor becomes one of restrained calm, and the scent gradually vanishes.]

If anyone has encountered a girl by the name of Naminé, I would like to speak to you at your earliest convenience.

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[brigadiertardis.livejournal.com]

I've not heard that name, though. Why are you looking for her?

[rosenoblivion.livejournal.com]

I was placed in charge of her.

[frigidfourth.livejournal.com]

Yet you were more than content with calling me careless in the past.

[There may be the slightest tinge of amusement in his eyes just now]

[rosenoblivion.livejournal.com]

[Glares. Definitely not in the mood right now, kthx. ]

And why precisely are you here again? I distinctly remember telling everyone to stop what they were doing and search for the girl.

[that cut-off order was actually to a certain redhead who was laughing himself silly showed a reluctance to do this.]

Just who could you have lost to even begin to justify your presence?

[frigidfourth.livejournal.com]

Nobody. And since she isn't in the basement, I see no further reason to continue the search.

[Even when he's pleased by your mistake, you STILL manage to irritate him] As the one placed in charge of not only the girl, but of Castle Oblivion itself, it would be sorely disappointing for you if she had managed an escape somehow, wouldn't it?

[And this is what happens when you leave a Neophyte in charge :|]

icon fail.

[rosenoblivion.livejournal.com]

[Oh, insubordination. Very, very deliberately ignores that remark about his mistake. Don't push him further; Vexen just might end up with a scythe pointed at him.]

Yes, obviously she is no longer in Oblivion. Unlike you, VI was useful enough to tell me that. The rest, as instructed, have already left to search for her in other worlds.

I forgive you B|

[frigidfourth.livejournal.com]

As I recall, it was you that insisted I not get 'sidetracked'. If I follow one order, I end up 'disobeying' the other in the long run. [On a bit of a roll now, don't mind him. You test his mood too much.]

And VI doesn't have other pressing tasks to occupy his time. There isn't even a comparision.

[rosenoblivion.livejournal.com]

[Doesn't want to waste time arguing this, not when everything he's built up is about to come crashing down.]

There is hardly any logic in those words. You know as well as I that I meant other experiments you might have had at the time. Simply because you are responsible for the Replica is no excuse for shirking your purpose in Oblivion, the very purpose the Superior himself gave to you.

[steps closer, a seemingly innocent gesture were it not for these words:]

And that, Vexen, is to do what you are told. In any matter.

[frigidfourth.livejournal.com]

[Clenched jawed, still wondering just WHY the Superior felt the need to place Marluxia in charge.]

As you've wasted no breath in reminding us of.

[rosenoblivion.livejournal.com]

[have a "why are you still here" kind of look. before he turns away.]

You are perfectly sure you are not missing anyone?

[frigidfourth.livejournal.com]

Positive. [and suddenly, he feels like searching for Nami. Yeah--]

I'll begin with the nearer worlds.

[rosenoblivion.livejournal.com]

[success. Gives him a dismissive sort of wave, back still turned.]

[frigidfourth.livejournal.com]

[Grumbles something as though he's about to say something/complain/protest, and then leaves]