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[ The locket is floating.

It’s the only explanation for the view that the item gives – a young man, out on the walls of one of the castles, the moon curved behind him. His arms are crossed in front of him, not touching the device as it records. Black eyes (all black, like the depths of the sea) regard it for a moment and then one hand moves, gestures at the locket. ]

Well, well.

[ His head tilts, and while his lips don’t turn up, one may get the feeling that he’s smirking. ]

I must say, this is an interesting turn of events. One that even I did not see coming.

[ His voice is almost monotonous, but there is something like music in it – like whale song. ]

To be pulled away to the Drabwurld, asked to take part in this war. I wonder if they truly know what they are doing. [ His hand returns, head moving back so that he can look straight at the camera. ]

I hear there was a battle. One should expect such things, in war. I suppose I should ask about it. [ He doesn’t. Instead- ]

Tell me, Shardholders, something... interesting.

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Heh well, as you can imagine, it's a pretty long and complicated story.

I have time.

[ Oh. Wait. ]

Though if you do not wish to tell it...

[He gives a light chuckle at the guy showing manners]

Perhaps some other time. Who knows how long you'll be stuck here, you gotta space out some of the interesting stuff to hear.

I suppose.

[ He sounds remarkably like a petulant teenager. ]

Your name?

[Wow he really does. He has to bite back the urge to snicker at that.]

It's Zelos. Zelos Wilder.

What about you? What do you like to be called?

I am called the Outsider. I have no true preference when it comes to names.

[ Lumina's already told him that 'the Outsider' is more of a title, and has taken to calling him Lev -- short for Leviathan -- instead. ]

They call you "The Outsider"?

Wow. That's flattering and original.

[ He laughs slightly. ]

A girl here calls me 'Lev', if you would rather use that.

Lev?

Hmm...alright. I think I can go with that.

'Leviathan'. For the whales.

[ if this were a more modern game he would have a SAVE THE WHALES bumpersticker ]

[screw that GET IT TATTOOED ON YOU BOY]

For the whales?

Oh I get it! You really like ocean stuff huh? That explains why you asked about Undine! [HAHA that's kinda adorable]

I do.

[ moesider ]

Have you heard whales sing before?

Whales sing?

Can't say I have.

They do. It is a beautiful sound, though... haunting.

If you should ever venture to the ocean, ask the sailors. They will tell you.

Huh...sounds like it's something alright.

I'll be asked, next time I'm by an ocean.

They sing when they are slaughtered, in my world -- their own funeral lament. It haunts the butchers, a ghost they can never shake.

...Annnd there you go and made it creepy. How about that.

Only to inform you that you may not have to head out to sea, should there be slaughterhouses by the shores.

[ And if this world keeps the whales alive while they kill them like his does. Dishonored is messed up, man. ]