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[faithfulflame]

There are always questions left unanswered where they're concerned.

[Mars just shakes her head and sighs.]

I don't doubt that we are code, and I don't doubt the Nexus Code theory, but I definitely do not buy into the rest of the tripe they spout. They aren't stupid, but they are also just...strange. The stuff that they talk about just doesn't add up and it's obviously smoke and mirrors.

Which is why I'm more than a little bit sure the glitches are deliberate. A calculated act to make us believe they are fools.

[dereban]

Yeah... I mean, it seems that the glitches are shorter than the phenomena Heartseed's placed on us, but sometimes, they act similar. So if I catch a glitch, or if I notice someone with it, it's easier for me to handle.

[ It's... kind of a blessing, really in that case?? Not that she'd ever thank Heartseed for anything. ]

[faithfulflame]

None of the glitches have been anything but bizarre for me, truth be told. But my enemies have been nothing short of...weird.

[Says the magical girl. A part of her wonders why Inaba isn't more freaked out by this, given some people's reactions and Inaba's comparative normalcy to people like Ryuko Matoi...]

[dereban]

[ She's been here too long. Plus, she's already seen Ryuko's... form... before... it's hard for her to be surprised at this point. Plus, Inaba herself is kind of a manga nerd, and there's plenty of magical girl stories in that department. ]

You must have a lot of stories to tell.

[faithfulflame]

More than most, probably.

[Mars casually waves a hand.]

This form is Mars, by the way. Sailor Mars. If you didn't recognize the symbols. I'm trusting you to keep this to yourself, though, if you don't mind.

[dereban]

Don't worry, I'm familiar with the planetary symbols. [ She only knows it because sometimes she uses symbols as codes. ]

I've been keeping secrets for years; rest assured I can keep another one.

[faithfulflame]

Good. I don't want it widespread, in case an old foe arrives. They don't know my human identity and I want to keep it that way.

[dereban]

Yeah, I understand the reasoning behind that. It would be bad if they found out and then... tried to hurt people you care about to get to you.

[faithfulflame]

It would. [And knowing them? They'd start with people like Inaba. The ones that can't defend themselves.]

Ah...I suppose the most significant name to remember would be a woman named Galaxia, but if I give you a list of names, I'd appreciate you keeping watch as well. You use the network more than I. And some might actually use their given name.

[dereban]

Yeah. [ She does have plans in case of that, but... you know. ]

I can keep an eye out for you, just let me know who they are.

[faithfulflame]

[Plans only go so far against gods and fiends...]

Thanks.

[Shifting back to her normal self, letting the pressure die down, Rei plucks a paper and pencil from her notepad and writes down a list. Starting with Jadeite, and running all the way through the Black Moon and the Animamates up to Galaxia.]

Any of these beings will hesitate not one iota to kill you or trap you or break your mind. You're strong, but some of these things give me nightmares to this day, and I am the Goddess of War. Do not engage anyone going by those names. Please, for your own sake.

[dereban]

Don't worry, I... don't plan on fighting them. I'm not crazy enough to fight a villain with so much power.

[faithfulflame]

I...wasn't implying you would. I meant more avoid even talking to them in person, as most of them are psychic. Or have some degree of magical influence over the minds of humans.

[Implying that she, herself, is not.]

[dereban]

I can always try, but I can't guarantee anything. Since all new arrivals show up through ViViD, I might end up running into them... especially since I always go there to check if anybody I know starts to trickle in.

[faithfulflame]

Just...use your best judgement without crossing into paranoia.

Sorry. I know this is probably a lot of information all at once. But you don't need an explanation do you? Or have questions?

[dereban]

... Yeah. [ Her voice wavers only slightly. ]

But no, it's probably better for me not to know too much, anyway.

[faithfulflame]

Probably, but I won't deny you context if you want some.

[dereban]

Oh, don't worry, I can guess at most things in general if I ever see them.