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[fauxther]

[ Interesting. Really, technology that would more than likely put him out of work-- well, aside from one issue. ]

That must be challenging to keep track of. I would imagine, every form you take in each mask carries their own nuances. From their gait, their mannerisms, sometimes even in their reaction.

[dereban]

Hm...? Oh, it's not like that at all. It just alters the perception from everyone else. Even if I'm wearing it, I'm still... me, if that makes sense.

[fauxther]

Hm. Naturally, of course. You would know that for sure, as would anyone you came across. But if your mask can't hide who you are to those you don't want to see, then why bother with it?

[dereban]

You sound like you would know a lot about that. [ But anyway. ] Most people aren't intuitive enough to figure it out.

[ She would know. Even outside the mask she's... actually been other people before, and nobody could tell. Not to mention that one time Taichi fucked up-- ]

It's only those who pay close attention and actually care that will notice. And those are the people I don't really care about fooling at the moment.

[fauxther]

[ ...Hm. Too pointed to ignore, but commenting on it would just reinforce her point. ]

So the point is simply to fool strangers?

[dereban]

And people who don't bother to get to truly know me.

[ There's a bitter smile on her lips. ]

[fauxther]

[ ...people who don't bother, hm. ]

That's an odd qualification. I would presume that those who don't bother would be who you would hide from the least.

[dereban]

Mm, how do I say it... it's possible that they might attempt to seek me out by association.

[fauxther]

Friends of a friend, so to speak?

[ Or enemies of a friend, potentially. That's always a possibility here. ]

[dereban]

... basically.

[ Yeah, that's it. ]

[fauxther]

[ Hm. He doesn't have a clearer story, but it must be stressful enough for her to decide to disguise herself to that extent. Not to mention, the worried message he got in the first place.

So, what to do with that, then... ]

If this is something you need to prepare yourself for, then it may be good for you to take measures to ensure your own safety for the time being. Your mask is a good first step in that. Otherwise, if you know where they may frequently be, best to avoid them.

All that said, those who won't bother would be difficult to sway. If your friend is unable to help, then your best option may be to steel your nerves and face the problem head on.

Depending on how dangerous it is, I should add.

[ Magic. He almost forgot. ]

[dereban]

Yeah. I've been basically trying to keep myself distanced to put my thoughts together but also to make sure that I can stay safe while I do that.

[ But anyway. ]

I do have plenty of plans on dealing with danger if I have to since you can never just stick to a single plan. There are a lot of things that people don't know about me, so I have the added effect of surprise on my side if it comes down to that.

[fauxther]

That's more proactive than most would be. I'm impressed.

[ Well. ]

I will mention, a psychiatrist is always sworn to confidentiality when providing advice. Client or not. [ That's probably not true, considering this is off the record, but. ]

So if someone I had talked to just so happened to stop by, I'd be under no obligation to tell anyone where they are.