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[wherzmabutler]

I've become increasingly aware of how detrimentally boring this place can be. Surely there must be something in this blasted city to do. The least they could do is provide some bloody entertainment.

[Poor boy's read damn near every book in the manor.]

So I was thinking. I've yet to discover a game I couldn't beat someone in. And there simply must be all sorts of games where you lot are from...

Who's up for a challenge? [And that would be a slightly arrogant smirk he's got. Little bugger's got some spunk.]

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[der-geliebte.livejournal.com]

Have you explored computer games?

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

[1800's technology level says what?]

.. Sorry?

[der-geliebte.livejournal.com]

If you're feeling unchallenged, you can play against an AI, whose skill you can increase to your liking.

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

[... A what now?]

You've lost me. I can only assume this is some sort of... technological game I'm rather unfamiliar with.

[der-geliebte.livejournal.com]

That's right. If a human can't compete, use technology.

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

Interesting thought. Where would I find this device? [Pff, so lame, Ciel.]

[der-geliebte.livejournal.com]

Depends on what sort of game you're interested in. Puzzles, virtual board games, dating simulation, fetch quest, role playing...

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

Puzzle, you say... [He does have a knack for solving.]

I should like to see this puzzle computer...

[der-geliebte.livejournal.com]

You can either get a computer, which does more than puzzles, or you can get a video game system, which has games of all sorts available for it.

I'd say a handheld system like the Nintendo DS would be best for a handheld, since their puzzle games are rather challenging.

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

I see. I shall have to look into it. [Though this sounded bloody crazy to him.]

Your knowledge on this is quite expansive...

[der-geliebte.livejournal.com]

I used to play video games with my little brother a lot. I like having a challenge.

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

The challenge is the best part. [He smirks rather dryly.] I've always been quite the competitor. Yet finding someone who can win against me at chess has been disappointing time and time again.

Perhaps this video game will change that?

[der-geliebte.livejournal.com]

The computer calculates, formulates, and thinks faster than any human can. It will present the challenge you're looking for.

I'd actually recommend a game called Tetris. It's a game challenging you to organize falling blocks as quickly as possible; the speed increases at each level. I've only reached level 13 or so.

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

Understood. Thank you for the suggestion.

In the least, I shall look into it.

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[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

What sort of games do you play? Like are we just talking cards and Parcheesi, or are you open to those of a more kinetic nature?

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

I've become rather skilled with pool and whatnot, if that's what you're talking about.

Otherwise, yes. Cards, chess... those sorts of things.

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[loserenma.livejournal.com]

If you're just looking for someone to play against, I wouldn't mind.
[ He pauses. ]
.. I'm not sure how much of a challenge it will be though.

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

[Hm?]

Certainly can't do any harm now, can it? You've really no idea the extent of this boredom.

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[loserenma.livejournal.com]

[ Enma shrugs. ]

Like I said, I wouldn't mind. Whatever you want to play is fine with me.

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

What sorts of games exist where you come from?

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[loserenma.livejournal.com]

What kind?
[ He thinks for a moment. ]
.. I dunno, all kinds of games. Board games... video games... card games... The normal kind. Why, what kind of games did you have?

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

I commonly entertained with things like... Pool. Played a hunting game with my Aunt once, though that isn't my personal taste... Card games are fun. And I have quite the aptitude for chess.

Any of that spark your interest?

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[loserenma.livejournal.com]

I know how to play some card games. If you're that good at chess it probably wouldn't be much fun to play against me.

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

Not so good at it? [Hell, there were grown men who'd been playing chess all their life he could defeat in eight moves.]

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[loserenma.livejournal.com]

I barely know the way the pieces move.
[ Then Ciel could probably beat poor Enma in 3. ]

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

[Wow. That is impressive.] Once you know the pieces, it's not too difficult. I'm a strategist. So it comes rather naturally.

[wheresmyniisan.livejournal.com]

There's the arcade... if you wanted to play anything there.

[like DDR. Do you wanna play DDR with a catgirl, Ciel?]

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

[Pfff, the mental image. It is scarring.]

Arcade, you say? I don't believe I've visited that establishment...

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[raincoats.livejournal.com]

Y'like games, kid?

Hey, I've got a challenge for you, if you're up for it.

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

Oh?

You've perked my interests... What have you got?

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[raincoats.livejournal.com]

An investigation of sorts. Kinda like detective? Think you can handle that?

... Y'know that curfew they've got going on in the city lately?

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

I should like to tell you that where I'm from, I'm known as the Queen's Watchdog. The Phantomhive family has been serving the position for years. I've solved many a grotesque crime.

Handle? I would think so. [He smirks, listening.]

Ah, yes, this curfew. What of it?

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[raincoats.livejournal.com]

Awesome. Then I'm sure you've got this.

So I met this guy who says he knows what this curfew thing is all about. He was going to give me more information, but he wanted me to meet him after this curfew in the plaza tonight.

Well it doesn't take a detective to figure out how potentially unsafe that sounds -- so I bowed out. I think the guy was playing a game with me -- but I dunno, he sounded pretty serious.

I figure you might be interested, since you seem up for this sort of thing. Ah, but it's still possibly dangerous, so I understand if you're not up for the challenge.

[ yes, everything he just said is bullshit because he's curious about what happens to someone when they break curfew. ]

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

[Ciel listens intently. Hm. Curious.]

So why me? [He tilts his head off to the side slightly.] Surely sending a thirteen year old to investigate is an... interesting decision...

[And then a subtle smirk.]

I'll do it. [And just as a show of boyish ego, he'll take the piece of coral from his pocket and chuck it in the nearest wastebin for Adachi to see.]

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[raincoats.livejournal.com]

You said you wanted a challenge, and it turns out you've done investigation work before. Heh, what luck!

[ that is...one impressive ego. slow claps, ciel. ]

Hope it cures your boredom a bit, kid.

Ah, and let me know how things turn out, alright?

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

[Were he any less a gentleman, he would bow.]

I'm certain it will.

I shall contact you after it's done to tell you about it.

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[inkedhistory.livejournal.com]

[Lavi tilts his head]

Ya bored of books?! [The Bookman is mildly distraught]

...Maaaah, what 'bout memory games, sprout?

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

[B( Sprout? Excuuuuuse me?]

When you've read then all? Yes.

[But hm. Memory, huh?] What do you propose?

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[inkedhistory.livejournal.com]

[Pff, yeah, ya heard me <3]

Maaah, I think when ya reread books, ya always get somethin' else out of 'em, yeah?

Mmm, I know some basic memory card games, if you're intrested? Dunno how we'd play it in video though. Or we can play "Reverse gear". [A smirk] Although that one's pretty simple...

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[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

When you gather everything the first time, there's not much of a point.

Reverse gear, you say? [Hm, interesting...]

woah. i'm back with this guy? what the hell happened? xD;

[inkedhistory.livejournal.com]

Heh, kid. You have so much more ta learn! [Lavi laughs.]

It's impossible ta gather everything the first time, ya know? Even Bookmen have to go over information more than once to absorb it all from different angles.

[A sigh.] Maaah, kids.

Yep. Reverse gear. Ya think of a number. Has ta be of 5 numbers or more. Ya tell me that number. Then we talk. Completely off topic.

Then I ask ya to recall the same five digit number ta me. Backwards. [He gave a lopsided smirk.]

Re: woah. i'm back with this guy? what the hell happened? xD;

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

[Amused, Ciel smirks.] Oh, can't I? Or is it more that I make decisions on interpretation the first time.

[Yup. Bratty kids.]

Fine. 83470.

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[inkedhistory.livejournal.com]

[Lavi tilts his head, almost rabbit-like, his red hair spiking from under his bandanna.] Ya must be some sort of nobility where you're from, yeah?

[He sighed, a smirk of his own playing on his lips.]

Mah mah. 83470. Alright.

So, kid. Where is it that you're from, ah?

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

Yes. I serve the Queen as an Earl in England. The Phantomhive name is quite prominent there.

[Ciel smirks softly.] Was it not supposed to be backwards? That would make it 07438.

[redeyedbutler.livejournal.com]

Bored, Young Master?

...If you wish to seek out ways to busy yourself, I can surely arrange something. Just say the word. [Of course, you get the B) look]

[A smirk now, bored, and asking only for the sake of pretending to be a butler.] If you wish for more books, I can pay a visit to the bookstores in this world.

[wherzmabutler.livejournal.com]

I'm most tired of books. That's all I did while you slept. I'm more interested in other worldly games.

We are a collaboration here after all...

... [Ping! A thought!]

What about demon games? [That would be a subtle smirk~!]