1 ≠ [afterlife]

[acrotomophile]

...Hm. This is definitely not what I expected.

[Standing on his star cluster, looking around with arms folded. Body language is tense and alert, but not overly distressed.]

I'm not dead.

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[didorothy]

That's the assumption for the most part, anyway.

[acrotomophile]

[Friendly smile, if somewhat uncertain.] Well, the confusing part is that I remember dying. Quite... vividly.

But this is somehow not what I pictured the afterlife would be like. Less creepy twin dolls, for one thing.

[didorothy]

It's... happened, a few times. The Twins probably brought you back. You're a bit... undead, really. Only with less appliance salesmen battling your apocalyptic uprising and more glitter.

[acrotomophile]

Glitter? Really? How... festive. Does anything else come with the undead package?

[seventhcoil.livejournal.com]

Well...that's a nice surprise, isn't it?

[acrotomophile]

It'd be nicer if I could - well, let's just say I'm still confused.

About a lot of things.

[seventhcoil.livejournal.com]

Like what? I gather information. I might know.

[acrotomophile]

Nothing you'd know. Mostly about the man who killed me.

Though, if you have any tips to share about this place... [spreads his arms] I'm all ears.

[demnify.livejournal.com]

Oh? Any particular reason why you would state that upon arrival?

[acrotomophile]

Because I distinctly remember being killed - yet, here I am.

[demnify.livejournal.com]

Now that is interesting.

[he cocks his head just slightly]

I've heard of people dying here and being brought back, but not someone dying prior to arrival...

[acrotomophile]

Guess I'm special like that.

You sound pretty knowledgeable. [sticks hands in pockets, casually] Been here a while?

[miseardae.livejournal.com]

Congratulations. I'll assume it's a pleasant surprise?

[acrotomophile]

Pleasant in that life goes on, sure.

Unpleasant in that I apparently have to face my killer now.

[miseardae.livejournal.com]

Yes, it clearly didn't go very well for you last time...

Perhaps you can turn things to your advantage? I doubt your murderer knows you're alive.

[acrotomophile]

Let's just say I'm not the type to leave things unresolved. One might call my murderer a traitor, and I'm not - well. Things will get fixed.

[theguv.livejournal.com]

[gives him a level look] Congratulations, you can tell you're breathing. Would you like an award? And I thought Skelton was dumb as bricks.

[acrotomophile]

[brightly] Why, do you have an award on hand? I wouldn't mind one, no.

[theguv.livejournal.com]

[lights up a cig] I wasn't serious, you bloody div.

[bacchusprincess.livejournal.com]

[smiles] Being alive is the most beautiful feeling that anyone can experience~! [twirls around elegantly]

[acrotomophile]

The most beautiful? Now that's a strong statement. [eyes his twirling]

[bacchusprincess.livejournal.com]

What do you mean~? While you live, you can do anything~! You can shine, be one of the stars, and experience all the wonders of life~! That is what makes it the most beautiful thing~~ Don't you think? [you can almost, almost see the little flowers and bubbles around him...]

[contract_star]

Another new one?

I hope that's a happy realization?

[acrotomophile]

Another? Are there a lot of people here?

Wouldn't say I'm happy, what with being murdered and all, but it's better than the alternative - staying murdered.

[contract_star]

There's a fair few...I'd put it at about forty, at this point. People keep coming.

[Vague surprise.] Well, that's unfortunate. But I suppose this way you get a second chance.