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Of course not. We've just met after all, and this isn't the kind of talk two strangers normally have.

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No, but there's no problem with that.

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I would hope not.

*Stares at the street as a bus finally arrives*

In any case, you'll have to gain my trust if you want to know that, and so far you've done a shit job of it. I am, however, willing to forget all of that so we can start off on the right foot.

*Turns to face you fully*

Name's Zachary. Zachary Gray.

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Why are you in this world, Zachary? What is it that draws you here?

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The normalcy of it all. The lack of... responsibility if you will, though that also falls under the list of things I don't feel you should know.

*Smiles somewhat apologetically*

At least for the time being anyway.

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What would you otherwise be responsible for?

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Something I really don't feel comfortable telling you just yet, as I've said.

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Are you attached to this world?

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*Shrugs*

As much any new arrival can be. Why do you ask?

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I'm curious as to whether you'd fight to keep it.

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Hmm.

*Taps my chin idly*

No. I'm not keen on getting wrapped up in such politics again.

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I see. Are you the only aware being in this world?

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Far as I know. Don't see why it matters though.

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It's just something I'd like to know. What about nearby universes?

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Suit yourself.

*Watches as the bus leaves, filled to capacity*

As for nearby universes, it's doubtful. I chose my place of residence very carefully.

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Carefully in what sense?

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In the sense that I go out of my way to ensure there's nothing abnormal around me. Nothing that could be used as a string by fate. Plus, I suppose being able to completely mask my presence also helps, though not much it seems.

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It's simple enough for these beings. For others, it's much more difficult to hide.

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*Scoffs*

The only reason it's hard for me to hide is because of fate. If I really wanted to, I could erase my presence in this area, but it wouldn't matter. Fate would still find a way to intervene.

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I'm not here on behalf of destiny. I'm here for my own purposes.