Fearfulsome Company, Dangerous Friends[Social/Open]

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

OOC: An open social for those who are passing by if they are interested to join in. This is an interaction for Myza and the twins to find a way to merge them into one being. To become a true Arrancar.

aimlessly around the halls of Las Noches, with hairs on edge, the twins venture into an area for which only the strong only have access to. The lair of the Espadas. Normally being a Fraccion to an Espada would give them privileges to enter the area, but only to visit their own Mistress. What they were doing would seem as an act of blind ignorance and disrespect to the beings that were far superior to the two child like beings. The soundless halls appear to go on forever, only leading the girls toward dead ends and twisting turns that led them to who knows where. This was truly frightening, even more so if they had accidentally bumped into an Espada. The two would be crushed in a instant.

"Iraishin, I'm scared," the white hair twin responses to their current predicament. Shiryou has always been whining and complaining about everything that they did. No matter how small the task was or how much it would benefit them she will always find a way to act out on something. But, it does not mean that she shared her sister's concern. In fact if it wasn't for her inability to expression herself, she too would be quivering in fear as well. "Irai-shin, this place is cold. Can we just go back to lower floors before we get caught." Usually Shiryou was the chippery one of the two. So full of energy and excitement, but even she can feel the darkness that loams in this place. However, it did not matter to Iraishin that they were almost trespassing in a place that they should not be in, for they had a reason to be their, or more specific, a certain Espada they needed to see.

"There is no going back Shiryou. You know the reason why we are here. Just suck it up and chew on some of the candy that you have with you," the black hair twin responds to he whimpering other half. Her sister replies with a hesitant nod as she pulls out a gum drop from her parted white chest piece and chews slowly. Yes. There was a reason that they were in this dark place. The fact remains that they ARE weak. Even more weaker than the Adjuachas that roam the floors below them. The fact that they are Arrancars, a higher form of existence, and they weaker than most regular Hollows that roam Hueco Mundo. Not only that, but they are the only Arrancars that appear to be the same and can share thoughts with the other. Even their Mistress stated before that there has not been anyone like themselves around. That thought and while comparing their reiatsu strength to other Hollows here was lower than their's.

This is a direct insult and must be a reason for this. Of all the Espadas here in Hueco Mundo there is only one Espada that is able to assist them with this matter. The one named Myzaraphiston Synderfell, the Septima Espada. The three of them had not officially met face to face but they have seen the pale woman in their first time here in Las Noches, during the party of their Mistress. Based on what their little ears have heard is that Septima does experimentation on many things and loves science. So, why not see her and have her dissect this matter? Perhaps she may find this interesting, perhaps not? Regardless of her answer the two must find something that would give them an idea of what is causing them to be so weak. Finding her would not be so difficult. After all, if she is a science geek or something, then surely her room would not be so hard to find.

And of course, she was right. Large heavy cables rooted from room to room like a vine garden. So many long black cables cover the floor almost making it impossible to trip over one. One of the rooms appeared to be emitting some type of light along with loud mechanical sounds grinding. Iraishin didn't know what could be happening in that room, and most likely that would be the room where they'd find the Espada. Being a higher being than they are it would be useless to sneak in to speak to her, so, the old natural knock would be more appropriate. Without further adue, Iraishin led the duo to the doorway and applied little strength in knocking on the Septima's door.

"Hello, lady Septima. Are you in there? Can we speak to you?" Dumb, yes. Plain, yes. So dead, yes. There was no other way around it and they need her help too. If the Espada was in the room and kind enough to not beat them first then help them, it would be expected. Whatever she would do, Iraishin will introduce themselves and who they belonged to before asking the Septima their request. After that, they will follow and accept whatever she did. And hopefully Shiryou does not wet herself again.

[Myzaraphiston Synderfell]

There really wasn't a specific need for the Twins to knock at the Septima's door. She had already felt them coming, before they had even come to her floor. They really were quite distinctive, especially to Myza's particularly fine-tuned energy sensory capabilities. Before the twins could even knock, the door would open, revealing the Mistress of Pain herself.

She towered over the other two Arrancar, looking down upon them with a slight smile on the side of her face that wasn't covered by her mask. The Espada, unlike Asuka, emanated a palpable aura of menace, one that not even her happy smile could change. "Why hello there, dearies! Irashin and Shiryou, correct? The new Fraccion to Lady Asuka. What brings you to my laboratory, hmmm?"

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

"Why hello there, dearies! Irashin and Shiryou, correct? The new Fraccion to Lady Asuka. What brings you to my laboratory, hmmm?"

The woman was as wicked as she was beautiful. Even though Iraishin said not to wet herself, she couldn't help it. Actually, she couldn't even feel that she was relieving herself. This woman's aura was dark, sinister, and laxed with a blood sucking feeling emitting that was draining the little Arrancar. "H. .H .. Hi .. . .Hi. .We are. . .he. .hear. . to ask. ." Her thoughts were going blank, everything was becoming bright, what a cruel world. The world was going to lose a cute little girl such as her. Farewell to thee. The small white haired sister leans back and falls over from the lack of oxygen to her head. The childish drama child faints falling backward onto the floor. Leaving her twin to work.

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What a complete drama queen. Iraishin could not believe that Shiryou would just simply faint from this first time encounter. What were they going to do should they enter a battle with a dangerous opponent. Looking down at her sister the black haired twin sighs, "Are you serious Shiryou? Can you possibly make us appear more disgraceful than this?" She was definitely out cold for the time being, but she could still sense her sisters thoughts. Oh well, nothing like the present. Iraishin turns toward the towering woman with an apathetic expression. She was scared alright, but didn't have the ability to process it physically.

"Our humblest apologies, lady Septima, but we came here to request something of you." Maybe this might be of interest of her, or maybe she will ignore the request. Doesn't matter since they needed answers, and perhaps a solution as well. "Lady Septima, we come before you to seek aid from your wisdom and knowledge about Hollow. More specific, the rebirth of a Hollow to an Arrancar." Arrancars are suppose to be the highest form of Hollows, besides from being a Vasto Lordes, however, the sisters were nothing like that at all. Among all of the Hollows here in Las Noches, they were the probably the weakest. Surely there must be some cause to it, and if so, how to fix it. "It was made aware to me. . " she turns to her sleeping sister and kicks her side, ". .to us, that when a Hollow becomes an Arrancar that they are to become more stronger than their previous beast like form. Our concern is 'why' of all Hollows that became Arrancars, we are the weakest?

This is probably a stupid question to ask. Because one cause could be that they were a weak Hollow that accidentally found a way to become an Arrancar. Between the two sisters, they truly didn't know, for they can not remember anything before they were awakened as Arrancars. The only memory that they posses is the one with the cloaked man with terrifying spiritual power. He was the only thing that they remember of their past. "Please lady Septima, we are curious to know for the reason behind this. Will you help us fix this disgraceful outcome?"

[Myzaraphiston Synderfell]

Oh, dear. The poor girls seemed to be terrified of speaking to her. Myza would internally sigh, shaking her head slightly as one of the twins fainted. A slight look of disapproval would come to her face before she knelt down and picked up the unconscious girl, making sure to hold her away at a good distance thanks to her... unfortunate loosening of her bladder.

She would look to Iraishin after she picked up the other twin. "Very well then. If you're here to acquire information about the transition from Hollow to being among God's Chosen People, then it would be best for us to sit down. I tend to be somewhat long-winded on the subject." She would walk back into her quarters after that, still bringing along the pee-stained girl.

She would lead the two girls through a few rooms in her chambers, eventually coming to what appeared to be a study filled to the brim with books. She would gesture towards a round table surrounded by high-quality leather chairs, the intention obvious. She would drop the girl she was hauling around into a chair, and then sit down herself. She would take a moment for the girl to get comfortable, her fingers steepled in front of her as she waited. "So, before we progress with our little chat," the Septima said, a slight smile on her face. "I have one question for you. Are you a natural progression, or are you the result of the Hogyoku?"

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

Iraishin never did believe for a second that an Espadas room can be so vast in a manner of speaking. The thought of a simple room with many books would suffice, but this was over the top. In a manner of speaking it would not be in character should the wisdom of the Septima be confide to just one type of quarter. Passing through the various rooms she could only think about what the Septima kept in such a darkened environment, perhaps Shiryou had the right idea to begin with. Never mind, even unconscious Shiryou could not escape the sight that her twin bears witness to. In speaking of sight, the next room that the group had entered was a library filled with books. No matter where black haired twin averted her eyes to there was a book. A book here and a book there. This woman did like. . no . .love to read. There was no mistaking it that she was the only individual that house the knowledge to the answer they sought.

Although her expression never did change Iraishin was still in all awe at the accumulated knowledge that the woman had procured during her existence in Hueco Mundo. The female Arrancar had set Shiryou and "All of her glory" on a nicely decorated leather chair, accompanied by an entire set of high quality table and more chairs. Before the woman was able to take her seat Iraishin took it upon herself to wake her other half with a thrust kick to the ribs, sending the sleeping child off the chair and landing on her head. She could feel the nudge of pain on her own head along with her sisters consciousness returning. "Wake up idiot. We have come here for assistance and you are here sleeping. Pitiful," she scorns her twin before taking her seat beside her sister.

With her twin bickering about her waking methods, Shiryou would take the seat that she was knocked off from. The Septima speaks, "So, before we progress with our little chat, I have one question for you. Are you a natural progression, or are you the result of the Hogyoku?" Hogyoku? This was the first that Iraishin has heard of such a thing. Was it an object, a power, a person perhaps? This puzzled Iraishin and there was no point in asking her head scratching sister because they were born at the same time. And she had no brain to speak of either, so that was pointless either. Shiryou herself could feel her sisters puzzlement and turns to face the woman. Turning her attention to the Septima with the same neutral expression the sisters respond to her question with the same tone at the same time, " We do apologize Lady Septima, but we do not remember nor do we know what this Hogyoku is?"

Both Shiryou and Iraishin could not tell what they were experiencing but they appear to be in sync with each other, like someone else was here with them. Iraishin could not pull herself away from the Septimas face as she could feel her sister do the same. "We were born at the same time with a cloaked man holding a small gem in his hand," the two spoke together with a emotionless tone, "He did not say who he was nor where he came from. That was our beginning and the man spoke of Las Noches. To come here. That is all we remember my lady." Beyond that the two could not remember a thing, who they were before, or anything for that matter. "We do not recall anything from the events leading up to our birth or the events prior to our existence. No name or identity, so the man named us Iraishin, a spirit of dependance, and Shiryou, ghost. That is what he called us."

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Shiryou could feel the same exact emotions that Iraishin was currently undertaking. To her surprise that she was speaking exactly the same as her sister Iraishin was. She could not stop herself from speaking such a way, nor did it feel strange either. Surprised but not confused. Shiryou could always feel and see what her sister did, so no matter if she was unconscious she was still connected to her other self. And right now, Iraishin was feeling the same way. Shiryou did want to find the answers to their birth and the reason why they were as such. Perhaps this big titted woman can provide the answers. A massive smile of gleaming joy formed in her head to the thought. Now, they shall hear the Septimas respond and will answer her questions to bring them further to the answer.

[Myzaraphiston Synderfell]

Myza would simply watch as one of the twins kicked her sister, the slight smile not leaving her face. They seemed to get along well enough. As well as any Arrancar could, that was. The habits of being a Hollow were impossible to fully shake, so it was only natural that most other Arrancar were leery of others of their kind.

Regardless, they seemed to get along. And apparently were able to be very much in synch with each other when the moment called for it. Had they been her Fraccion, she would have been teaching them to utilize that aspect to the utmost advantage. However, they also seemed to be woefully ignorant. Their question of what the Hogyoku was would prompt a slight sigh from the Septima, her face settling into its slightly disappointed frown once again.

She remained silent though, letting the two of them continue their story. As they spoke, Myza would toy with her prayer beads, spinning one of them in place on its thread as she thought. She would close her eyes after a moment, focusing her energy sensing capabilities on the girls, analyzing their reiatsu to get a glimpse of their history, confirming their story.

She would open her eyes when they finished, leaning back in her chair and steepling her fingers. "Thank you for sharing, dearies. Now then, I will have to educate you some," she would say, her voice still cheerful and bubbly. "You see, the gem that man was holding was the Hogyoku, a construct with incredible power created by the Soul Society. It simply alters the way of the universe in myriad ways, including the addition and stabilization of spiritual abilities to individuals. Lord Kouhai uses it to create Arrancar by adding the powers of a Shinigami to Hollows."

The Septima would frown as she said that, a sound of disgust escaping from her throat. "However, that being said, the Hogyoku, without exception, creates inferior products. For example, let us compare myself to Cierro. I'm sure you can feel my power, no? I can't brag, but it's above and beyond what most individuals can hope to reach. It's so far above your power that you could not even begin to comprehend bypassing my Hierro. It has allowed me to stand up against most of what the Soul Society can offer, to beat a Captain. It is what allowed me to become one of the Most Fit. I ripped off my own mask to acquire this power, and had no interference from the Hogyoku in this act."

She would pause for a moment, letting her statement sink in, and possibly letting the two girls feel her reiatsu again. "Then you have the likes of Cierro. Cierro, who could not hurt me without aid when I was a Fraccion. Cierro, who has not even fought anyone from the Soul Society. Cierro, who doesn't even know how to fight. He was created by the Hogyoku, and is one of the weakest Arrancar in all of existence." She would pause once again after that, letting the implication lay bare for the twins to consider.

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

So a shiny little rock is what caused our birth? The thought of something so small can do such a feat. Given the powers of the shinigami allows Hollows to become Arrancars, or by removing their mask by their power. Nether Iraishin or herself had removed their mask, so it was Hogyoku that the man used to turn them into what they are now. Not only that, but based on what the big titty woman is saying they are weaker because they were turned by the Hogyoku. The two were still linked, meaning that Iraishin, her twin, can still express what Shiryou was feeling at the moment, "We are. . inferior . .because of Hogyoku! We are. . .," Iraishin's will was holding the emotion of anger that Shiryou was feeling back. In order to maintain the respect toward the female Espada.

Although they were not saying what they were feeling at the time, their facial expression of hatred did little to hide the fact. Possibly this is what the Espada felt when referring to individuals given the power of their enemy. An unnatural birth in other words. We are tainted. Iraishin's thoughts lurked into Shiryou's mind, frustrating the small child even more. The woman had stated to compare her reiatsu to that of the perverted sleaze bag Cierro. The same hentai that wanted to taint Li Li and Miss Asuka with his sex talk and bad smelling clothes. Phew! Both sisters took on a separate target. Shiryou did not want to search for the pervert, so she felt for Myza's reiatsu while Iraishin searched for Cierro.

The two were not difficult to make out as long as they focused on a single presence. They felt multiple levels of reiatsu throughout Las Noches, but thanks to Shiryou they were familiar with the lecherous man's aura. Myza's aura was close to them so that made it easier to locate and familiarize. There was a definite difference in the two in both personality and power level. Wow is all that Shiryou could think about. The big boobed woman was right about the difference in reitsu, but everything sort of lost Shiryou in the complicated. How a Hollow rips off their mask and how the Hogyu. .whatever worked exactly was way over her head. But, thanks to linking with Iraishin the conversation was much easier to focus on.

Still, it did not matter for what the Espada said next infuriated the two.

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Iraishin could not have said it better herself. From what the Septima had told them that Cierro is possibly the weakest among all of them, but if that is true than. . . The small burning sensation inside of dark haired twin was unbearable. Is this what anger was like? Wanting to tear someone. something apart. Is this emotion? Strange how something such as this is able to provoke someone into action. Maybe she is being too hard on Shiryou? Nope, not by a long shot. At this moment Iraishins thought process is preventing the two from going berserk at this wrongful fate they were dealt with.

"So, it is the fault of the Hogyoku that made us the way that we are now?" The two spoke together allowing the woman to speak before they opened their angered mouths once more, "If so, then it does not explain why "we" do not remember what transpired before our rebirth? Or the fact that we are able to do what we are capable of doing. True that their was no other like themselves among the residents of Las Noches, still, ". And based on lady Asuka, we are the only ones that are like this of all of Hueco Mundo, is this the cause the Hogyoku as well?" There were many ideas and possible theories that could be or actually is, but right now they needed answers as to "why" are they like this. If so, then they should be as strong as Cierro, or slightly less stronger than him.

The fact remains that they are the weakest of all the Arrancars and the Hollows that have not gone through rebirth yet either. This injustice angered the two even more, almost like they were going to choke on this hate. They want justice, they want equality, they want what rightfully belongs to them. . . They want answers and a solution to this injustice they have to endure.

[Myzaraphiston Synderfell]

Myza would remain in the same position in her chair the entire time the Twins had their initial temper-tantrum, a slight smile upon her face. She would clear her throat after they asked their questions, shifting some in her seat. "Sadly dearies, the process of changing is not at all as simple as that. The catalyst of the change, whether it's through one's own actions or through the Hogyoku, is only part of what determines the power of an Arrancar."

She would lean forward some, leaning on the table in front of her. "You two most definitely are a unique case in Los Noches, make no mistake of that. Even I'm not entirely sure what could have caused you to form the way you have. Perhaps if I had time to study you, to watch how your reiatsu develops, then I could help answer your questions." She would lean back in her chair once again, sighing. "But, sadly, I cannot. You are Fraccion to Lady Asuka, meaning that I would need her permission for every analysis I wished to perform upon you. And sadly, I doubt she would agree to them all. Such a pity, that..."

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

"But, sadly, I cannot. You are Fraccion to Lady Asuka, meaning that I would need her permission for every analysis I wished to perform upon you. And sadly, I doubt she would agree to them all. Such a pity, that..." ". . . We do not care for permission, nor do we have time to waste in waiting for such a reply," the two girls respond to the Septima's statement. They had waited long enough for this opportunity, to only have it slip away from them now.

There was no other that could provide them with the answers that they sought out, but this Espada. No matter what, they needed to her to find the answer, and a means to fix it. It did not matter the amount of pain that the two had to endure, or the nightmares they would have to face in the Espada's clutches. "It does not matter if we are part of the Sexta's Group. We will have our answers lady Septima," the words come out firm and cold. Non threatening to someone such as an Espada, but filled with the determination and desperation of living in such a feeble state of being, to live in such a sin. "We will endure what we must to find the answers and offer you full permission to do with us as you see fit. Lady Asuka will have to accept our decision as her Fraccion. For we can no longer live in sin," the two say raising slowly off their seats and onto their feet. Both in sync, the twins pleaded for the Septima's aid as they kneel before the woman with their backs arching forward in full traditional Japanese bow.

Their faces buried into the carpet covered floor and hands padding their the empty space on their forheads, "If you knew one of your Fraccions was weak and pitiful, would you allow them to continue to serve? Knowing full well that they will become a potential risk to you and your 'chosen people.' . For we can not continue to live as such. So please, aid us Mistress."

Undaunted and refusing to be remove from their current position, the twins will remain as they are until the lady Espada agrees to aid them. No matter how much they are to be beaten or chewed out, the two children could only beg for the help of their senior, hoping that she is able to see the shame and unbearable guilt for being weak.

[Myzaraphiston Synderfell]

Myza would smile as she heard the girls speak. To the girls, it would seem practically predatory. But in reality, though they might not have known it, it was actually the sign of the Septima celebrating her victory in this endeavor. The twin Fraccion's decision to allow her to experiment on them, regardless of what Asuka may have wanted, was exactly the sort of reaction that the Septima had been hoping for. It was a vital first step for what was to come next.

Myza would lean forward in her chair, tsking at the two girls. "Ah, but you can't simply decide that you will disobey your Espada as a Fraccion. That is not the way that things work here. No matter for what cause, you should never consider going against the wishes of those who command you here."

She would lean back after saying that, smile still upon her face. "As for what I would do for my own fraccion.... Well, they wouldn't be weak, for starters. I have watched over them through every step of their evolution, guided them, advised them, helped them nourish themselves upon the spiritual energy of shinigami, of Fullbringers, of Quincy. In short, I've taken every step possible to ensure that my children were as strong as possible. And that, dearie, is where Asuka and I differ. She's soft. Weak. She coddles her Fraccion, and simply accepts their... frailties and inconveniences. That is why she would disagree with you being my guinea pig. Unlike her, I'm willing to take any measure to ensure that the abilities and strengths of my children are as potent as possible."

She would lean forward again after that, looking in the eyes of the more serious twin. "In short, if you were my Fraccion, I could help you. But as it stands now...." And there it was. Myza had placed out her bait, presented what she truly wanted. To have someone like Asuka possess such unique specimens was near intolerable, as far as the Septima was concerned. And now was the moment that the Septima was waiting for, to see if the girls would give in to her ideas, abandon Asuka, and indenture themselves to her. All for more power, for a chance to be better. The Ball was in the twin's court now, and Myza would be interested to see how they reacted.

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

How dare this broad insult Miss Asuka.[/i] Her words carried the strength to shake the connection the two girls had with each other. Interrupting their sync and allowing Shiryou to physically express her raw temper. Calling their Mistress weak was unforgivable. Although she had not said a word, but her disgruntled face was more than enough to emit her displeasure. Their connection was still strong, even at that time Shiryou could not bring her body to move freely. Only being able to inch her head to gaze upon the Septima with narrowed eyes.

It is true that they sought out answers to their existence, for it was the sole ideal, no, that sole reason why they would go such lengths. However, now it was different. After their awakening and venturing into Las Noches, they had stumbled into a party. Later, that is when they had met Lady Asuka. It was thanks to her that they had a place to call home within a strange place in a strange world. Asuka was the one that provided them a means to live safely. But now. . .

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This was simply a means to an end, for there goal is within reach. However, every choice they will make will have a cost to it. What the Septima spoke about was true. To disobey their commanding Espada, Asuka, would mean to suffer severe penalties, which does include death. "You say, such things lady Septima, but doesn't our very being here without permission mean that are already disobeying our commanding Espada?" Their connection had weakened, allowing their own individuality to return. Shiryou's short sighted anger was justified no matter how misplaced or arrogant it was.

Iraishin did not know what it means to feel or what it means to hold something dear to her. Because of that, she could make a decision without hesitation, and without interference. Loyalty, honor, sadness, anger, happiness, she could not know what each of these emotions mean or what they feel like. If there was something that could feel it would be described as despair. Being referred to as an Arrancar would not be suitable name for them. "Hollow" would be the best term and name to describe her. That aside, there was nothing restraining her to answer the Epsada's leading proposal. "In short, if you were my Fraccion, I could help you. But as it stands now...." There were few translations that the statement could be taken as, but that was if the person had the nagging emotions to deter the state of mind.

This was no different. The twin reclines back from her bowing position to face their potential savior. Her eyes remained unfazed by the conclusive decision that only took a second to come up with. "We shall obey, our Mistress." There was no emotion in her words that the dark atmosphere carried within it. While Shiryou was distracted by her petty feelings and mindless rage, Iraishin was able to conclude their only possible chance for answers. Whether it be serving this woman or another, if it means that they will the find the answers to their origin and to save them from their sin, then so be it. They will venture into hell and become monsters themselves if it means that they obtained their desire.

Not only that, but in a small, Iraishin wanted it to result to this as well. For the very weakness that Shiryou had held on to, Iraishin felt compelled to deliver the service that should have been given to Asuka when they had first met. That would come after they received the power necessary to make it happen. For after their short term goal had been met. They would go out and seek out the power of an Espada. Their previous Mistress was trained by this power before, and they could use some of that power once they have undergone their second rebirth. That and offering their services to reward this "benevolent" gift that the Septima is to offer them.

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

<Bumping for Mourge XD>

[Masa Kumasaka]

Masa would hide himself near the quarters of the Septima's lab. He would pity the twins for their request and even feels sadden of the fact they did not remember the 'stone' the Septima mentioned. He would blend himself in the shadows, smoking his cigarette alone. As the dialog continues, he would just shake his head to each of the comments both sides would make. "Typical, Fraccions... They envy everything...", he would whisper to himself. Masa had strong feelings against Fraccions because he finds them a bunch of asskissers who wanna be there to annoy their Espada. That's really why Masa never has any Fraccions nor will he ever. He continues to listen in, as they question her that'd they're already disobeying their own Espada to be there, "Good job, for realizing that," he continued to whisper.

Obviously, Masa loves to listen in on these topic. He wants to move in to surprise the three but he simply refuses. He breathes in more smoke and zips his vest up to his neck. He would continue to listen in on this little discussion.

(OOC: I'm going to bump in, to make this interesting.)