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[ The face that comes onscreen after a few obvious jostles might be one you're familiar with (if you are, sorry, he's probably not the one you're looking for). Johnny's half-concerned, half-amused with the general state of things and it shows in the way he's looking into the locket, clearing his throat. ]

Ever wonder how this feels like some weird State of the Union address? Except with a lot less people. Or maybe it's like making a YouTube video. Here I am, talking to you guys, and I can't even see your faces. [ He shrugs. ] Oh, well -- anyway.

What's up, strangers of Drabwurld? I have three questions: [ Holds up one finger. ] one, why is it called Drabwurld? Did its founders hate being here, or does Brightworld just not have the same ring to it? Ha, there's your thought of the day.

[ Two fingers. ] Two: Anyone seen a big orange walking rockpile lately? Grumpy, looks like he lost a bet with a mudslide? Failing that, how about a guy who can stretch to grossly disproportionate levels, or a girl who can turn invisible? If found, let me know; they can be pretty ornery, and reach dangerous levels of boring when put together for too long.

Three, and I can't believe this didn't come first. It's a very important question, so I'm gonna need all of you to be honest with me, whoever you are.

[ He leans closer to the screen, loses the smile and gets serious. This is crucial. ]

Which side's got the hotter babes? The Seelie, or the Unseelie?

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[What? What the hell does that mean?

Bucky's taken aback for a moment before he continues.]

He said he was undead.

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[ just go with it bb ]

You sure he's not lying?

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He was bleeding. Said it was fine because he was already dead.

[He shrugs.]

Took his word for it.

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So you left him to die?

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Had a conversation with him. He was fine.

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[ Johnny's mulling over it thoughtfully. ] How can someone bleed when they're already dead?

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[He shrugs.]

Don't know.

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[ Ooookay, on to the next topic. ]

Anyway, undead aside. You gearing up for war too, James?

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Yes.

[Anyone who isn't is naive or stupid.]

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[ Johnny's a lot of the former. A lot. He scratches his head at that response, and exhales a sigh. ]

This is going to suck, but you seem pretty used to that.

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[He shrugs.]

Done it a lot.

[War. Killing. He's not stranger to it.]

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Really?

[ Does he even want to know... ]

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Really.

[He won't tell unless he's asked, so better decide quickly, Johnny.]

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What, Iraq?

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[He frowns a little. It's not like he remembers most of the places they sent him, but that doesn't sound familiar. He shakes his head.]

I don't think so.

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What kind of other war was there? Afghanistan?

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[He shrugs.]

Maybe.

[All he knows is he's been sent a lot of places. Not for war, necessarily. No, that experience he gets from...]

World War 2, mostly.

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Dude, that's ancient. You sure you got that right?

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Positive.

[He does remember that.]

I'm... apparently very old.

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[ ............................... Johnny is silent for a long moment. ]

You're a vampire like Steve, right?

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[He stares, surprised at the answer.]

No. We're not vampires.