Zero Heart: The Sequel

[hunting]

[Ace is probably experiencing a very violent and jarring drop that will deposit him (none too gently) right in the center of that familiar river of blood. Which means that, yep, that nagging sensation at the back of Ace's throat is back.

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[hunting]

[Sure does appear to be something red and sparkling near his chest.

He blinks at Ace and nods.]

[deadofknight]

[wandering over, keeping his body language casual]

Well, that won't do. Where'd you come from?

[hunting]

[He looks even more perplexed and then reaches into his pocket and pulls out an empty glass vial and pantomimes drinking it before shrugging sheepishly.]

[deadofknight]

That definitely sounds like a problem.

[where is the key on him, is it outside his clothes or...?]

[hunting]

[Probably underneath his shirt. It just happens to glow.

Crown scratches at the back of his head...

]

[deadofknight]

You should give me that key, though. I know where it goes. Maybe putting it back will give us a clue to where you'r supposed to be.

[hunting]

[He takes the key out from his shirt and studies it...]

[deadofknight]

[waits...

ready to try snatching it the moment he tries to do anything other than hand it over with it.]

[hunting]

[Doesn't appear too inclined to hand it over actually.]

[deadofknight]

What, you want wander around being lost forever?

[hunting]

[Seems conflicted....]

[deadofknight]

[can I take advantage of the confusion to get a bit closer]

You know this isn't where you belong.

[hunting]

[Easily.

And he shakes his head, looking even more confused.]

[deadofknight]

[getting a little closer...]

The key's the only clue you have, isn't it? Putting it back will definitely give you hint as to where you have to go.

[hunting]

[Tries to give it a sharp tug but.. alas, it won't come off. :x]

[deadofknight]

Let me try.

[reaching for the key]

[hunting]

[Letting him do that and leaning forward a bit...]

[deadofknight]

[gives it a tug to see if it'll come off]

[hunting]

[Nope. :x]

[deadofknight]

[stares at it, considering getting his gun out and trying a spot of murder]

[hunting]

[Crown just looks... pretty damn awkward...]

[deadofknight]

[how is it attached? on a necklace?]

[hunting]

[Yep. Necklace.]

[deadofknight]

Mind if I try cutting the cord?

[hunting]

[He shrugs since he has no idea what else to do right now.]