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[troubadamsel]

[ The screen shows a refined, elegant young lady having tea. She takes one sip before smiling pleasantly. ]

Greetings, one and all. For those who I've yet to meet, my name is Maribelle. A pleasure, I'm sure. I promise not to take up too much of your time today - rather, I have a small, fun little "quest" of my own to offer everyone.

[ Her manner and voice sound as calm as a gentle breeze... but the look in her eyes is bone-chillingly cold. The snow outside has nothing on them. ]

There is a man here called Toshirou Hijikata. If you don't know the name, he's a human with short black hair and typically wears a commander's uniform. What I would like is a photo of him... wearing a humiliating outfit. I want his soul being destroyed in the expression. I want every single last trace of dignity he has left utterly vanquished. And I'm willing to pay extra for every additional photo taken. I'll start with one hundred G, but I'm also open to negotiation.

[ She then moves the phone, to show various magical items on the table - Magic Mask, Enchanted Pink Calcite, and Mirror Mirror. ]

If a monetary factor isn't in your interest, I'd be willing to be part with any of these.

[ Another silent sip of tea. Her smile never vanishes. ]

Now, before I send you on your merry way, no doubt someone is going to ask me why I'm requesting this, so I may as well get it over with. Last month, some of us wound up unwillingly switching bodies. Hijikata and I were such victims. While I was in his body, I remained inside and inconspicuous, so as to not damage his reputation or allow any misunderstandings to follow him once we retuned to normal.

As for him?

He decided to parade my body in a revealing outfit in a shady nightclub while plunging items into my bosom.

[ SSSSSIIIIIIIIIIP. ]

Happy hunting.

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text; un: selcouth

[sulit]

[Seeing someone ragging on Hijikata is delightful... up until she gets to the last part. Wow. What a creep? She didn't think he was like that, but maybe she should have paid more attention...]

Are you sure humiliating him is all you want to do? That sounds like letting him off easy. There's plenty of worse things you could do to him.

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[troubadamsel]

Tempting as that may be, we still have to live here together peacefully.

Of course, if someone else decided to do something about it, I certainly am in no place to dictate anyone's actions. We are all free spirits here.

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[saxsongs]

Hmm... an interesting idea of revenge, my lady. I will see if I can do something. Hurting the pride of someone such as you is unforgivable.

[troubadamsel]

I'm very grateful for you to be offended on by behalf. My, this world is so full of kind people... except for obvious examples.

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[resistetmords]

M-Maribelle... I don't think announcing your desire for revenge publicly is a good idea.

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[resistetmords]

You have to do it privately so he doesn't suspect anything.

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[owarifool]

oh hell yeah sign me the fuck up

i got ammo belts full of cupid bullets, i bet i could get this guy.

[troubadamsel]

Those are the ones that cause instant infatuation, correct?

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[omnicrafter]

Ooh, ouch. As some others have said already, you might've made it a tad harder to pin him down by announcing this where he can see... but the sentiment is captivating nonetheless.

Because you know what? Call me morally grey, but I would do the same damn thing in your position.

[troubadamsel]

Alas, my realm has no technology such as these, so I was unaware you could make these announcements private. Such a pity - now he was to live in constant fear.

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[peninhand]

I was preparing to tell you about how vengeance is a bad thing until you revealed your motives for it.

[ It was still a bad thing, but she couldn't tell whether she'd be able to restrain herself had someone done that with her body. ]

I suppose... Good luck in your hunt?

[troubadamsel]

Maybe it won't be so bad. Maybe Hijikata won't have severely angered anyone else to actually take up my offer.

[ Given her way too serene smile, she clearly doesn't mean it. ]

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[mayoninofukucho]

[Okay, so the bad news is that Maribelle is seriously out for revenge... but the good news is that nobody taught her how to filter AOL posts. So at least now he's warned, and he has a chance to publicly set the record straight!! He calls in without preamble.]

I didn't "parade" your body at the night club, I was on an undercover investigation! I couldn't let the criminals do as they please just because we were body-swapped! Also I didn't plunge anything into your bosom, I just hid a self-defence item in the only place I had!

[Is he making things better or worse for himself here...]

[troubadamsel]

[ Maribelle's smile only gets thinner and more pleasant. ]

Well. Well. Well.

Good day to you. Hi. Ji. Ka. Ta.

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[resistetmords]

Oh I've heard allll about it during the party.

Are you ready for your punishment? ♡

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[excalibeam]

While I would normally oppose the idea of placing a "hit" on another...

[ Personal reasons, mostly, as she sips on her own tea. ]

I suppose in this specific case, I will allow this to slide. I wish you the best of luck.

[troubadamsel]

I thank you for your permission. Although it may be dear Hijikata who may require luck at this rate.

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[hor]

[ Oh this is funny! Horus's message starts with a laugh. ]

What an inelegant face for such an elegant woman! [ He sounds delighted. What can he say, he likes scary people. ] What do you deem an embarrassing outfit, Miss?

[troubadamsel]

Oh, I wouldn't dare try to limit anyone's imagination. I encourage creativity! After all, we're all from different realms, so one's definition of humiliation may vary. Why not explore all angles?

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[plenilunium]

Hijikata-san did that?! That doesn't sound like him at all! He's such a kind and giving soul...

[Jyushi's only seen one side of him and Hijikata has been very nice to him.]

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[troubadamsel]

How nice that he's treated you so differently. It warms my heart.

[ the sarcasm is just... bleeding through ]

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[corpsewarblade]

...So you're seriously putting a hit out on him publicly like that?

[It didn't sound like she was planning actual violence, but Mukuro made a note to keep watch, just incase she had to stop this mess going too far.

Always the loyal bodyguard, despite appearances. And...despite the accusations being levelled at him.]

You know if he gets hurt you're gonna be the first one who gets blamed, right?

[troubadamsel]

Yes, I am aware. And unlike him, I'll take responsibility for my actions.

[ That smile's still on, so she seems... kinda sincere? ish? ]

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[colchismagecraft]

...Hijikata did what?

[A twisted, vindictive smirk started to form on the witch's face.]

Well, if you need vengeance, you're asking the right woman. Don't worry, I will make certain he suffers dearly. Hahaha...~

[troubadamsel]

I'm truly surrounded by so many kind people. I can't express my gratitude enough.

[ She doesn't want Hijikata set on fire, exactly, but... ]

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[emet_sulk]

He did what now?

[ This really doesn't sound like the Hijikata he knows. ]

[troubadamsel]

Exactly how much detail do you need to know?

[ because she can. and will. go into lengthy detail about the fuck she was wearing. ]

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[foxtouched]

He... what?

That... that doesn't seem like Hijikata-san, at all... why would he?

[troubadamsel]

Supposedly, to stop a criminal... However, he declined to tell me any such details beforehand. So, perhaps, it wasn't that big of emergency as he claimed.

[ She carries on that sweet smile that's full of pure anger. ]

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[bakudan_bambino]

Why would he do that?

[Ew.]

[troubadamsel]

An excellent question, and one he didn't bother answering until long after the damage was done. I didn't get a single. Solitary. Word of it before I "returned".

[ With each word, her tea cup shakes just a bit more. ]