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[linefacingforever]

[Yu has a really deep a thoughtful look on his face as his image comes up on the scroll, and it's clear he really needs to ask the community at large something important, but he's not sure how to voice it. After all, everyone was really concerned with what was going on with Zetta; he shouldn't add even more worries to everyone on top of it. But he was clearly bothered by something, and that something was the piece of paper he was looking at, easily seen on the scroll. For a moment, he glanced back and forth between his scroll and the message left for him, very torn on what to say.]

[Finally, he just let out a sigh, turning the paper around to reveal its contents. With showing it, he clearly had to ask the all important question that had been plaguing his mind since he started his message:]

...do I really look this derpy?

[...priorities.]

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[ponymechanic]

[Tails tries really hard not to laugh and to hold it in, though it's pretty clear he's having a hard time doing so.]

N-no, not really.

[A snicker does escape through.]

[linefacingforever]

[Yu frowned at that; clearly that translates to as a, "Yes, yes he does." Clearly, he needs to work on getting his man card back.]

Well... guess I'll need to fix that.

[ponymechanic]

[Tails would tell him to not worry about that kind of thing. But then again, Tails doesn't care about having man cards.]

That would require getting a hair cut.

[Which in itself might be funny, but he still tries not to laugh.]

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[superstylishsquid]

*Someone else has different priorities. This...this pretty much confirms what he'd suspected from Dante's cave. His ears go flat and his eyes glow brightly enough to look white even through his visor. Thunder rumbles in the background and bloodgoyles screech.*

Dammit-

*And then he calls off elsewhere in the castle.*

Dante, check your scroll!

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[linefacingforever]

[Well, that wasn't a reaction he'd been expecting.]

Something wrong?

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[superstylishsquid]

Ever since Dante cleaned out his cave, I've been pretty sure he's possessed. I don't think he'd pull something like this when there might actually be a serious threat around.

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[guns_and_swords]

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[The voice that answers is none to happy with this at all.]

I saw it!

[It doesn't take her long to find where he is. It's also hard not to tell where she was. The younger Sparda was walking a fine line between being herself and going Devil Trigger. Anger was not helping her keep control of the new power that she gained.]

[She looks into her scroll, which can probably be seen from Alastor's. Scroll-ception.]

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I'm going with you. If you think you can stop me, I dare you.

[And she points a hoof at Alastor.]

And don't you dare try to stop me.

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[gigglesnortpriestess]

[Thorax may not be the smartest in the bunch but even he could see that the message was bad, weird pictures of the ponies included. He was obviously worried about the priestess because of how close they seemed to be but Yu had to feel much worse.]

Do you...think she's ok?

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[linefacingforever]

[Yu made sure the scroll wasn't on before he stood up, finally letting how seriously he was taking this situation show. He reached over with a hoof, rubbing Thorax on the head.]

She is. She'll be better once I get to her.

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[kingofthetvworld]

[Teddie, of course, takes this as eloquently as possible.]

Grrrr, no! Of course not! You're much more majestic than that! It's like they didn't even try!

Don't worry, Sensei, I'll draw you a way better picture than that hunk of junk. A fridge worthy picture.

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[linefacingforever]

[Yu let out a chuckle at that; this was why Teddie was his beary best bear.]

I know you will.

Teddie... can I count on you to stick with Tails and Rise when you go after Zetta?

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[muffin_lover]

You're not Derpy! I'm Derpy!

[Priorities!]

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[linefacingforever]

[...yes, that was very true.]

My mistake.

[oceanicbrave]

[Yayoi will slowly look from the scroll's image to Yu, and back again.]

I...do not believe so?

[linefacingforever]

Hm...

[Well, at least one pony he didn't know said as much.]

Thanks.

[toosmarttodie]

Depends on what you mean by 'derpy'.

[What is your organic slang.]

[linefacingforever]

Well... like this drawing?

[He holds it up next to his face for a good comparison.]

[kuukai]

Where did you find this?

Tell me quick.

[ She scanned the note and some of the other replies. One catches her eye and she swears under her breath. ] Buck.

[linefacingforever]

It was left at my door.

[And yes, he knows what's really going on... well, except for the name of the culprit, but he was going to let Izanagi beat that out of them.]

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[therealrisette]

[Rise doesn't even answer Yu's question. She's too busy staring at the scroll, and the obvious story that letter tells. She knew. Teddie even told her. But... is it really that common knowledge? ... Does everypony know Yukiko won and she lost?

The fact that that's the first thing she thinks about just makes her kind of hate herself. Of all the things she should be worrying about, it should be whether Yukiko's actually in any danger! She hasn't seen her recently... but maybe this is just some kind of bluff? She hopes so! She really does!

But the concern still feels like too little, too late after the guilt hits. She really is a terrible person, isn't she?]

Senpai... is that real? Did somepony...?

[Her eyes are welling up a bit, but her voice just sounds numb. Perhaps from disbelief, or maybe because she just feels like such a terrible fake right now.]

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[linefacingforever]

[It didn't once occur to him that Rise's emotions were more guilt at her own thoughts. Yu gave a faint nod in response to her question.]

Yeah, they did.

[He paused a moment, letting out a breath. He was serious now, worried not just because he loved Yukiko, but because she was one of the people he cared for. Just like Rise, just like Teddie. He didn't want to have to make the choice of breaking up the team, but he couldn't see any other options.]

Rise... please support Teddie and the others. Zetta isn't an opponent to take lightly; they'll need your insight.

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[foolish_seal]

Nah, you're fine.

[Priorities indeed.]

You want help with saving Yukiko? I think there's probably enough ponies dealing with Zetta already.

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[linefacingforever]

I should be all right. There are others that want to beat up this person too.

[Not as much as he does, but yes.]

Keep an eye on Rise, Teddie, and Tails for me. Rise is... I want to make sure she's okay.

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[thefreedomreign]

[Vergil had been keeping an eye on the scrolls since Dante disappeared. On the whole, not much had happened that caught his eye.

Not much, until this.

Instantly, he flicks on his screen. He didn't even hear the question Yu posed.]

Where and when was that taken?

[..."Hello", Vergil. You usually open conversations with "hello".

Of course, it's obvious he's more than a little frazzled. Please forgive him, Yu. Usually, he's much more personable.]

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[linefacingforever]

[Hi, person he's never talked to or seen before. How are you?]

Don't know; I found it at my door.