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[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

[The feed is at first filled with static and the sounds of the device being knocked around. But eventually, words start to filter through.]

―nteresting. Hou, ――something that he may k―Ah!

[And the person seems to figure it out, so the deep, resonant voice laughs jovially]

Aha, here we go! What an odd little thing indeed... I admit, it's taken me almost a full day to figure out this little bracelet. It seems better for a lady than myself, I have to say.

[He laughs again. Cheerful guy, for just getting dumped somewhere strange.] Well! It seems a new day has risen for us, and it still remains. I suppose that crosses out the possibility of it being a strange dream, eh? So hello, those of you that may hear me! I confess that I do not know to whom I speak, but I suppose it matters little! I am Alexander III of Macedon, though I would prefer to be called Rider for now. I am in the house of Thor and from what I understand, is quite fitting for me!

Ah, but that said, I am curious and pose a question to all of you--I have seen quite a few strange ones wandering around, so what sorts of places do you all hail from? From the looks of you, it seems like quite the variety!

[His voice quiets to...a normal level] Now, how to turn―[There's a crack, then the feed cuts to static]

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[nobackstories.livejournal.com]

Well we better make sure we both have plenty of coin when it happens.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

I gladly accept the challenge!

...Though, how are we supposed to make money here? Do you know, my friend?

[nobackstories.livejournal.com]

Still working on that, big guy. But there's always the old fashioned way. Just relieve others of their burden. The way all kings and thieves do.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Well, there's that, of course! And that's my plan eventually for this place, but I should like to earn it fairly first. Without an army at my side and my title having weight, I realize that taking it by force would be foolish.

[nobackstories.livejournal.com]

... wait, did I hear that right, you plan to take over?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

I do! Well, unless this Thor fellow can convince me otherwise!

[nobackstories.livejournal.com]

So talking about it where he can probably hear it... good idea?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

I am not concerned. I would feel better if he knew my intentions fully before I made any move. It is the honorable thing to do, and if he cannot respect my gesture, then he is a weak man, even as a god.

[nobackstories.livejournal.com]

Well you're confident. I'll give you that. But even if he respects it, I figure he might just find it easier to kill you on the spot.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Perhaps so! It is a gamble to bet on the chance that he will not, but it is one that I am willing to take!

[nobackstories.livejournal.com]

Right... so, any next of kin I should be passing on any last words to?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Ha! Any of my kin have long since passed on! Ahh, but no, not here, at least!

[nobackstories.livejournal.com]

Well in that case, good luck, buddy. Here's hoping you'll be alive next time I see you.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

I absolutely must be! After all, we have that bet, eh?

[nobackstories.livejournal.com]

I'd hate to lose out on a fortune just because you got yourself killed first.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Then I will do my best to stay alive. With luck, these gods will either be understanding or merciful.