[voice]

[drillsanddrool]

Hmmm... What are you? Interesting technology, but what is it used for--hm? Oho... recording me, are you? Hm... This had better not be some sort of spying device. If it is, I'll just dismantle this thing and use it for scrap metal.

But I suppose if it's going to be recording me, I might as well make good use of it. I wonder if this is broadcast anywhere... A communications device?

Oi! If anyone can hear me over this thing, where's the nearest Dimensional Gate?! Obviously there's been some sort of mistake. Whose idea was it to put a prinny in charge, anyway?

And what's with the domes? Is there some kind of climate control necessary for this place or something? ...I wonder if there's a machine for it around here somewhere...

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[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

Oh? So it's a communications device after all...

Useful? I guess it is. This should make getting information easier.

...Mao. Tch, you don't even know what a Dimensional Gate is? What does it sound like? And I was looking for the Legendary Overlord... the one who took "that" away from me!

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

That's a good name for it...

I don't know. I know what normal gates look like, but I've never seen one that has anything to do with dimensions. Do you mean, 'other worlds'?

I have not heard of this Legendary Overlord either. You are very confusing.

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

Other worlds, other places in the same world, just as long as the way isn't blocked.

W-well... You'll probably hear of him eventually, once he starts stealing your stuff! I bet it's his fault I'm here.

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

I suppose you came through one, then, as did I. But I do not think anyone knows a way back home. From what I have seen on this tablet, there are a few who are exploring the outside.

How do you know this Legendary Overlord? Did he steal something from you?

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

I know I did. I was trying to get to another part of the campus. What's so important about the area outside the domes? The line was leading in here, wasn't it?

He did. He stole "that" from me! And some other things from other people too.

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

I don't know, only that I think it is more dangerous. There are shadow-things about, that prey on the unwary... or so I've been told.

What is this... "that", you speak of?

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

"Shadow-things?" Tell me more about those.

...That's none of your business.

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

You do not need to be so rude. Why should I trust you with what I know if you do not act the same way?

I know very little about the shadow-things, anyway. I have yet to meet one myself, only that they are not like the ones that I--um, dealt with, in my world.

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

Heheheh... I'm a demon! What do you expect me to act like? Being rude is an important skill!

"That" is mine, and that's all I'm going to say about it.

So you have encountered these shadow-things before? What were those like?

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

You say you are a demon?

Where I come from, I only know of you from myths and ghost stories. You do not seem very scary, though. Are all demons supposed to act as childish as you? That must make you very highly regarded.

As for the shadows... they were very dangerous. But they are all gone now. I put them to rest.

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

Sh-shut up! Y-You just haven't seen me in person! You'd be trembling in fear if you had! And of course I'm highly regarded! I'm the Dean! I'm an Overlord!

[voice] (He is enjoying this far too much.)

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

I am sorry, but that title does not mean anything to me. I do not think it will carry much weight in this place.

Why are you stuttering? Do demons normally stutter when they are angry? Maybe that is your way of trying to frighten me?

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

Of course it will! Only the strongest demons become Overlords!

Wh-what's with all these questions, anyway?!

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

But demons do not rule this city. At least, I do not think they do.

I think you are having some trouble adjusting to this place.

As for the questions, I don't know. Why were you so interested in the shadows?

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

Even if they don't, it should be common knowledge. And I'm not having any trouble adjusting!

I haven't heard of anything like them before. I intend to study them.

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

Well, it's not common knowledge. Don't you think you are being a bit unreasonable?

Study them?

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

It's all in the title! "Overlord." Someone with that kind of title obviously has to have a lot of power behind them. Or they lord over a bunch of weaklings.

Of course. Maybe capture one for myself.

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

So if I told you that I defeated the Queen of the Evil Fortress, and am now Emperor of the Whole Land, that would be very impressive to you?

As for the shadows, I think that might be a little difficult if they are trying to attack you. What do you mean by study them?

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

Geh... It's... somewhat impressive, but I don't know who this "Queen of the Evil Fortress" is.

So they're aggressive? I'll make a note of that.

Capture them, find out what they are, maybe fit in a little dissection... I'll have to set up a lab somewhere.

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

You are a very funny demon. It must be very hard to know who's telling the truth when you believe every word you hear.

You are going to try cutting them open? What if they do not have bodies?

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

O-oi! Don't lie about something like that!

If they don't have bodies, I'll just think of something else!

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

So you are not lying about being the Overlord of wherever you are from? Are demons supposed to be honest, as well? I thought they were supposed to lie and try to trick you into doing their bidding.

...I am actually starting to feel a bit guilty, needling you like this. For an evil creature, you are obviously very impressionable.

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

Of course I'm not! A-And we're not! We lie, cheat, steal, play pranks, all of that! Except Beryl, but she's a delinquent, so she doesn't count.

What's that supposed to mean?!

[voice]

[theboywithhorns.livejournal.com]

Then I am very sorry. You are obviously having a lot of trouble being a demon, if you are being so nice and honest with me.

Would you like me to teach you how to lie, someday? It will probably make spotting liars much easier.

[voice]

[madsciencemaou.livejournal.com]

I'M NOT HAVING ANY TROUBLE BEING A DEMON! I was the top Honor Student at the Evil Academy before I became the Dean! My... My evil intellect is just too much for you to handle, that's all! You're just a human, what do you know, anyway?!

And I'm not being nice! Stop saying that!