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Well, that was a nice break from the monotony. Though, no one died.

Jesus Christ, kids. Your lovers' spats are getting worse. I think it's about time we all grew up.

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[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

You do battle?

[postits]

No. Pacifist, madam. Just the battle of life versus death.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

Sounds intriguing, and epic. How are these battles fought?

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More the former. We're part of something much bigger than ourselves. Even middle-management folk like myself don't understand the whys of it all.

Can't go giving away all my secrets. Surely, you understand.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

Aren't we all?

I thought I'd see if I could weasel my way into a few of your secrets, but I seem to have been stopped before I could get passed the first question.

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That's what I was getting at.

Such as? I share when asked directly, madam. Usually.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

How the battle was being fought, of course.

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In my world? I'm sure it was different in yours.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

I see, that's quite comforting.

[postits]

Grim reapers don't belong everywhere.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

Nor do vampires.

But it seems even Death struggles to find a sanctuary.

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Ah, to be displaced. If you don't mind me asking, do you find it to your liking here?

I could take issue with that statement, but this doesn't seem to be the same Death I operated under.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

It's quite nice, in my opinion. I've been to many places, but ah, to rest, finally, with my burdens released! it's something I never quite thought could be obtained. My roommate is very cute; my students are apt, youthful, and lively. I could go for better wine, but that will get better with time.

So even that is unfamiliar to you? That is discouraging...

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We seem to be in, more or less, the same boat. I will not rest until my burdens are here with me, though. Out of sight, out of mind doesn't sit well with me. And yes, the wine could stand for some improvement, but the whiskey is fine.

I try not to think of it too much. Still waiting to see if this Death works under the same modes. I don't watch the fights for the wanton violence, you see.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

If my burden was still my own, I would be in the same position as you. The best of luck to you in finding it.

I wasn't much of one for whiskey, but perhaps I'll give it a try on your recommendation.

I see, you haven't had the opportunity to check for sure.

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More like finding them. Thank you.

You should join Mr. Petrelli and I sometime.

No. No one's died yet and I don't take souls of the living, madam. It's not exactly kosher.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

Ah! You know Nathan. Have we been introduced?

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That I do. Now that you mention it, I'm sure that we have met. In any case, Rube Sofer. It's been a pleasure discussing this with you.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

My name is Vilma Fachiri, it's a pleasure, Rube (if I may).

It has; if anything, I've been warmed by the many welcomes I've received among interesting company.

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Rube is fine. Nathan and I joke with our formalities. What should I call you?

I can't say I've made such a big splash, though the folks here are quite the crowd.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

Vilma is fine, since you're not under my martial arts instruction, the Sifu is not necessary, and that's the only title I'll accept.

Sometimes it's nice to sit back and watch. Quite the crowd is almost an understatement.

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No, I'm definitely not. Vilma it is.

Believe me, I know. Wrangling a group of them into a waffle house to discuss how to reclaim a lost life is raising my blood pressure. Rather, it would if I had blood pressure to raise, but you understand what I mean.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

A cup of tea and an hour of meditation does wonders.

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I prefer yoga.

[qinglongweiji.livejournal.com]

I'm not quite an expert at yoga, unfortunately. You may pick any of the forty-two sanctions of kung-fu, however.