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Where: Violet City
When: The afternoon of April 3rd
Summary: Two magicians meet to talk about MYSTERIES.
Rating: G, PG at the highest
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[Needless to say... in this storm, with those things wandering about, being outside wasn't exactly at the top of Kaito's list of things to do. But his last conversation with his fellow magician friend had left him curious and uneasy, and now that he was in Violet (the same city Battler claimed to be in) he was going to seek the redhead out for some answers.

He normally didn't pry any further into mysteries than what was necessary. Some things weren't meant to be known, and Kaito had long since earned a deep appreciation for the unknown. When someone brought up 'murder,' however... things were far, far different.

Right now, Kaito was darting through the streets of Violet City toward the inn, flinching as he brushed past a few flopping Magikarp and hopping Chinchou. If he didn't look at them, then he'd be okay... right? Right?

There had been no sign of Battler so far, but even if the spiky-headed magician was in a rush... he was keeping an eye out for a splash of red amongst the gloomy, rainy backdrop of the afternoon]

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[... snort] I bet my luck'll balance that out. I've got plenty!

[But he's heading in that direction, waiting for Battler to follow]

[Half smiles as he walks beside Kaito. He doesn't want to go deep into the forest... just enough to talk without unwanted ears.

Battler feels like his stomach is full of ice cubes.]

[Kaito watches out of the corner of his eye, trying to gauge a reading on what Battler is thinking at the moment. Since his fellow readheaded magician requested they talk in the woods, Kaito's staying silent in order to let him lead the conversation]

[Even without paying much attention, it is obvious Battler is tired. Not physically, no... he looks emotionally tired. His paranoia has driven him to a point he didn't know he could reach at all. Whether they were real or not... driving his sister away, keeping his distance from those he loves... it was hard.

The Truth he holds is far more important, and he knew that... but he still feels a little alone.

No matter..... Battler finally stops, not far from town at all. He leans on a tree, his mind once again focusing on his decision.]

[Kaito can definitely tell, and he wonders, exactly, what Battler had put himself through while in Johto. They were friends, of course, but the redhead still mostly kept to himself... not that Kaito could blame him, really.

He had his own fair share of secrets.

He stopped walking, glancing up at the sky and shielding his eyes from the rain as it continued to drop down on them, though not nearly as heavily thanks to the shelter of the forest trees]

So... [He said after a moment of silence] Is it all still a secret?

Most of it, yes. For now.

[Closes his eyes and faces up, letting the water fall on his face.]

Say, Kaito-san. Let's play a game. You can ask 3 questions... I promise I'll answer the truth, even if it's hidden. What do you say?

Three questions... [Funny, this is usually a game Kaito is on the other side of. But he'll bite]

All right. I'm in. [He lapses into a thoughtful silence, trying to come up with a good first question... and he supposes there is no better place to start than with the conversation that left him confused]

Why did you ask me what I would think if you told me you were planning a murder?

Because I'm planning to kill my whole family and I wanted you to help me.

[He says it without even looking at Kaito. Battler's voice sounds emotionless, hollow.

It wouldn't be much of a game if he showed his feelings on the matter, right?]

[That answer was 100% times more blunt than Kaito was ready for]

Why? Don't skimp on this answer. Don't twist the truth with technicalities. I wanna know why.

Because that's what this game is about. I will use magic, kill them, and then watch amused how those humans break their heads wondering "how is this possible?".

[He did warn him the truth would be hidden in his answers... he just needs to play as fair as the rules they agreed upon.]

I'll pretend that wasn't your second question.

[Any sane person would probably think Battler was crazy at this point. Kaito is just trying to figure out what he's missing. There's more to this, I know there is, but he's not being upfront and I need to know why.]

... fine.

[He pauses to lapse into another thoughtful silence as he tries to think of another good question. Something that actually gets him somewhere]

Who started this 'game?'

It's a witches game. Fantasy against mystery. Witches against humans. There are a lot of old witches, so I don't know who started it. The Rokkenjima game was started by the Golden Witch, Beatrice.

[Opens his eyes and looks at Kaito, his face not showing any emotion. He remembered his old man always having the same smug smile, whether his plans were going good or bad. Kyrie-san was also an expert.]

[Game. Fantasy against mystery. Witches against humans.]

And you're... on the witch side. Or acting as someone on the witch side. [It wasn't a question; he didn't really need to ask at this point]

I am the Endless Sorcerer for a reason.

[Po po po pokerface po po pokerface.]

Which makes you fantasy.

[Another statement]

Then... what is the mystery side, the human side, supposed to do?

Is that your third question, Kaito-san?

[He opens his mouth to respond, then shuts it again with a click. He has something better]

No.

... what're you hoping to accomplish? If you kill your entire family with magic... what do you get?

It can't just be entertainment, can it?

[Ah... that won a small, unamused smile.]

I get a step closer to the answer I've been seeking since I appeared here. A closed room mystery I'll never give up on until I solve it.

Ever.

[... he's giving away a little bit of himself with this response, since this was a conversation he only had with Battler as Kaitou Kid, but...]

Your Truth?

[If he found it weird, there's no sign of it.]

‹Bonus question›?

I need this answer to protect my Truth, yes.

So, game's over. I wonder... how much of the truth did you find in my answers?

[Witches' game... mystery vs. fantasy... seeking the answer to a closed room mystery... he needs the answer to protect his Truth... and to get it, he has to murder his family with magic.

He thinks he understands]

You're pretty good at hiding it. But...

[After all... didn't Kaito start stealing in order to discover what happened to his father? It isn't so farfetched to believe Battler may be trying something similar]

... I think I understand.

And I think I have enough of the truth to say that I can help you. [He just hopes he's right about this]

[There's a small pause in which only the rain falling through the trees can be heard... and then a quiet laughter, one that sounds more relieved than anything.]

I admit I thought you'd freak out, ihihi...

[A laugh on his end]

You did, just a little bit. On purpose, no doubt.

I had to make sure, surely you won't blame me? There are few things I can hold on to in a place that feels like a drugtrip dream all the time.

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/off to work

o/!

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