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[thestudyof]

*so, if you want to come and set up on any of the days listed on Mamoru's original announcement, you can.

Things look about the same, though he's writing something on the side while he waits.

... and he set up a water cooler and a box of donuts if people want to partake in them on the various days, though he's got a clear "limit one per person" sign up too.*

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[thestudyof]

It's impossible to tell. There was no video recordings either of my state, other than me dragging around that scythe.

*he takes out a deck in a holder, and places it down.*

Since you asked if my deck changed.

[autumnswarm]

They reach out to touch the deck and tap on it, see if there's any magic left in it.

"And what were you using before...?"

[thestudyof]

A deck focused on Garlandolf and Ritual Djinns.

*there's that lingering feeling attached to it. magic, but also regret. ... and also a ping of "nothing". very specific nothing.*

[autumnswarm]

"Mmm~ And now... Bizarre. I'm picking up a whole lot of weird things off of this... Have you tried to rebuild your old deck? Working here, money can't be an obstacle..."

[thestudyof]

Rebuilding the deck is entirely possible, but...

I guess this sounds silly, but the feeling isn't there. And... I can't help but feel anxious about even dueling myself, as it is.

[autumnswarm]

"Not silly at all. My previous interviewee can't run anything but FIRE after being possessed by an ancient fire spirit. I think it's still running around, going by, hmm... Cyril, I think? Nasty piece of work~

And I can't blame you. Ah! I've collected my data, so to speak. The least I can do is contribute to yours~"

[thestudyof]

... "Cyril", huh?

*there's that nervous look.*

[autumnswarm]

"...He's participating today, isn't he?"

[thestudyof]

If I'm lucky, he won't show up today, or another day. But I didn't have the nerve to tell him "no".

Still... he's a spirit that possessed someone, before?

[autumnswarm]

"I think he might smell something to fight and come. You could always tell him you're afraid for your machines...?

He is. If you want to ask about that, you probably could~"

[thestudyof]

... One more question.

What exactly do you feel from that deck?

[autumnswarm]

"Huh? Oh... Regret. Magic I assume that changed your cards. And... an empty feeling? Like... If nothing or void had a feeling, it'd be that."

[thestudyof]

... Just wagering, but... The "empty" feeling... It might be due to this.

*he opens up the holder, and takes out a card.

... it's entirely blank.*

[autumnswarm]

"...Then it's missing something important.

Hrm~ I'd have to ask around to see what it could possibly be missing. And might be why you have anxiety about dueling. You're missing a piece of your puzzle, so to speak~"

[thestudyof]

"A piece of my puzzle"...?

... Well, for now, this will have to do. Did this satisfy your curiosity?

[autumnswarm]

"And then some, sir~ Thank you very much for your time!"

[thestudyof]

Still. Let's move on.

I'll get the system set up, so when you're ready, stand over there.

*he gestures to a spot that stands opposite to the dueling AI*

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[thestudyof]

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