[ Some would think, after last night, the Earl would have gone to ground and spent days hiding away from his enemies.

Though he has never been one to do such things. And nothing in the world could disappoint him. Though Allen Walker spoiled his ultimate plans, the boy's reaction to his reveal had been more than worth it.

And, besides, his darlings can't keep a house, so someone would have to do it! Their living conditions are shameful!

So, there are carpets hanging off chairs outside, the doors and windows are thrown open, and he is bustling around the kitchen in an apron and his favorite top hat -- it has piano keys on it -- cleaning house! Even Lero has a dust rag in his mouth and is helping out. ]

You know, something just keeps bothering me. I know people are going missing almost every day but...

[Yeah... Zack has a complex about people just up and disappearing.]

Isn't there something we can do?

[The video flicks on and all you see is the screen of a video game from the arcade. Those that occasionally visit the arcade might recognise the game Native Zombie 6, the sounds of Zombies dying constantly groaning in the background. Above the score of the user is a flashing HIGH SCORE and the Zombies are all being taken down with single shots. Whoever is aiming at them has obvious experience in this sort of thing.]

Is there a way to turn off that blinking light or is it supposed to be a distractionary tactic for this sort of training simulation? It's been flashing for fourty-five minutes now. It's a fairly poor distraction.

Also, how do you complete this training exercise? I think I need a higher level.

( OOC )

Hey, guys, I was just talking to Zero and I was wondering...

Would anyone be interested in paintball? Because, you know, who doesn't like shooting their friends with giant gobs of paint?

Ehehehehe...

[He hadn't intended to turn on video instead of voice, but the feed clicks on with an image of a hand setting down a tray of what looks to be a meat pie. The voice that speaks over the network may be familiar to some, but there is actual emotion in it. Or as much emotion as Itachi can show. And yes, he is having a good day.]

Sakura. Sasuke. I've made matsukaze-yaki should you want a light meal before dinner. It should go well with the tea I acquired this morning.

[Yes, Itachi is aware something is wrong with him to be feeling this content and at ease. No, he doesn't particularly see a reason to care. Tomorrow he'll try to be angrier about it.]

Sakura, should you wish to have those...pancakes for breakfast again, I will need the recipe.

{OOC: Itachi is currently enjoying the nice weather outside the Uchiha-Kinomoto residence so show up in the area if you wish to experience this phenomenon.}

[After her talk with Shinobi-san, she's too curious to let this go. She doesn't sound irritated or suspicious, though - there's a light, musical lilt to her voice.]

Has some sort of chemical been released into the air again? I do not smell anything...

[Private to Conrad]

Hey Captain.~ Mind meeting me somewhere?

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[Private to Murata]

Your Highness. There's a bit of a situation now.

[Lyle is out and about with Frederick. The Haro is determined to explore Marina so he is stuck following the Haro around. Today he had ended up near the park, Lyle just following the green Haro. Frederick paused a moment, looking around before flapping its arm flaps and heading off somewhere else.]

Where are you going?

Exploring! Exploring!

[Lyle just chuckled and shook his head, still following the Haro.]