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[Locked to Saeng Seong NPCs]
Was not the first time enough? Honestly one would think you have little regard to the work I was doing back in my own world. Nonetheless given I did not obtain a chance, would it be at all possible to reconfigure my laptop yet again for network access?

[And by not getting a chance, he means he was most unamused with the situation but had other things on his mind. Like making himself scarce for reasons known only unto him that are directly related to his paranoia. At least it's eased. For now.]

[Open to everyone else]
One would assume they need not send me home then drag me back for some unknown, mostly likely arbitrary reason. Surely the first arrival was adequate enough and I fail to see why another was required. Unless they decided to be funny; in which case I assure you I am not laughing and the only one who might find this even remotely funny is Xigbar. I had vital work and research I was attending to and I do not appreciate being interrupted! [Most unamused face ever. He is not a yo-yo!]

I don't suppose any of you have returned home only to do the welcome drivel all over again?

[And now for an even more disgruntled look because. Reasons. That involve one of his least favourite activities.] ...I also require either regular handshakes or one hug a day. I have no desire to repeat what happened before I left and as much as I would rather avoid it, it seems the physical contact is not optional.

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How 'bout regular punches in the face.

[It's Deadlock. Welcome back surely you missed him.]

I doubt that would help, Deadlock.

[Yes. If only because science and study of mechanical beings.] Though I do wonder if it would count.

[Damn, no one takes him up on that.]

One way to find out.

[Despite the jerk tone, it's almost a joke. Well, for him.]

[...Actually what the heck. He's hurt himself, deliberately, in the past for science - with his own powers.]

Indeed.

Where are you? [...He's probably going to regret this, isn't he?]

...the frag?

Look. Not gonna hit you.

[He just...kinda missed you and fails at ways of demonstrating that.]

[But Vexen took it seriously and now he kind of owes him.]

..can hit me instead?

[Just as long as there is NO hugging.]

[One day Deadlock will learn it's best not to dangle potential experiments in front of Vexen. He'll always take the bait.] It would be an acceptable way of testing such a pondering.

[Vexen wholeheartedly agrees with the no hugging sentiments.]

Although I've no memory of it, I am assured I was here for a time previously.

[A short pause.] The sickness is so distasteful, to avoid it you would leave off the chance it gives to return to your work, despite its critical nature?

How odd then that you return without memories, yet I do. This does require further thought and investigation.

Unfortunately, yes. I have no desire to be robbed of my powers yet again while waiting for that critical point to be reached. During that period I may find myself yet again in a situation where they shall not function as they normally would. One was more than enough.

It is passing strange. Perhaps it is in the circumstance of departure, or a fault in the magic that brings us.

If there were a way to hurry along the process, that you mightn't be robbed of your abilities, or not for so long?

Possibly both, but without more data we can only theorise and such things are, regrettably, not a strong suit of mine. [Or wasn't. He's gotten a little better at it, but he'd rather keep that under wraps for as long as possible.]

If there is such a way, we have yet to discover it. I would hope we never do. [Because. Reasons.]

[He was trying to keep his distance from the networks as of late, but decided to go against his bitter judgement as he heard certain keywords that caught his attention.]

What do you mean by "returning home" then "return to do the welcome drivel all over again"? Did you by any chance return home before returning here or...am I misunderstanding your message?

[Might as well begin with this question before going on with the few other ones he had. There was no need to overwhelm the other man with too many questions.]

It is as I have said. [.. he's not sure of he's dealing with a moron or not. So he will repeat himself in smaller words, all the while Judging you for not understanding right away.] I was here once before. I returned home, only to find myself doing the welcome all over again.

And you have memory of your previous time in this world, even after having left?

[The idea did hit a sore spot as he did not wish for his master to return with the memories she had gained during her stay in Saeng Seong. That's why, he will ask his next question with great concern.]

...once you returned home, did you remember of your stay in this world? Were you given any forewarning of returning again? [He doesn't care if the other individual finds his questions stupid. An answer is all he wants and cares for.]

Yes.

No, I did not, though I doubt it would have mattered much. No time passed when I returned home. I dare say it was as if my returning was a mistake on their part.

Why do you ask?

I see.

[The information was well-appreciated as he did not know what had happened to his world or his master, so he felt some reassurance over the matter. He was worried she was in danger, she would worry over his well-being, or his world had gone on without him there.]

Thank you very much for the information. It is good to know over our current situation back in our worlds. The thought of losing my current memories of this city is....aiding over my appreciation of the limited time we have left with those we have form close ties with. Would you not agree?

I suppose it might, yes. Have others from your world appeared here?

[There will be some silence after having heard the other man's question over the matter of those he knew that had returned. The realization of his master's return to her world was still quite fresh in his mind. It was still painful to think about at times.]

My master has. They were in this world for a brief moment. You can imagine my concern over her safety and the matter of returning to one's world. After all, those in charge have spoken over the matter, but did not go into too much detail over it.

[A short pause.]

That's why...you're experience over the matter is highly appreciated. Thank you very much for talking about it with me. [And to change the subject!] Has anyone volunteered to offer their assistance in keeping you healthy yet, sir?

Hey Vexun. [He would be happy to see you but...]

So you made it home for a while... Did you return right to the point where you left?

I can help you catch up on what happened while you were away and you can count on me for contact if you need it.

[It's ok America. Vexen would be somewhat weirded out if someone was happy to see him.] Indeed I did then they had the nerve to yank me back from it without so much as a by-your-leave or even the passage of time.

My thanks, America. Light knows I never want to experience the withdrawals again. I would be most grateful to learn of what has transpired in my absence.

What do remember happening around here right before you left?

I.. met someone I am familiar with. Otherwise I was quite ill from the withdrawals and the cold/hot spell did not help.

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