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[poolhall_killer]

[It takes a short while for Venom to adjust his device as he turns on the feed. He feels the device itself is cumbersome and wonders why they can't just switch over to magic coms like normal people. A few moments of silence (and Venom's hair eye staring into the camera) later, he begins:]

I suppose I should start with a good afternoon to all of you.

The reason why I've decided to do this is because of the intentions of my former organization. [And the previous talks about murder and murder-related things.] We were dealt a heavy blow by an antagonistic force, someone who felt we were going to interfere with their plans. As the leader, I came to a difficult decision. I felt if we were to survive, we needed to operate in the light of day, to come out of the shadows for good.

What were we, you might ask?

We were assassins.

It's not something I was ever proud of doing, nor do I plan on going back to that profession. My unhappiness was fueled by it, even though I voluntarily took the leadership role. I feel that if I am to continue living in the light, I wish to be open and honest about my past.

Thank you for listening.

[The feed shuts off as Venom hopes he did the right thing.]

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[poolhall_killer]

[The thought of losing them all, even though most of them are currently contained, still stings him, and it shows in his partially hidden features.]

I will tell you that I am not a religious man, but I do appreciate your offer.

[Oh, where to begin...]

I was orphaned during the Crusades, and I was taken in by the Assassin's Guild as a child. My entire life has been dictated by sorrow and death, and I did it because it was a job. I don't know what people see in me as I've been spared so many times, but something's telling me to live like a normal human.

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[congratulating]

In these times, it matters not if one is religious or not, is that not so? One need only be able to speak their sins freely and know the one listening is but listening. Many appear to be thanking you for what you said, but let's hear more of your story.

[ He hums, thoughtful. ]

This feels like a story best heard in person. [ A beat. ] Would you not say? I believe it would do you well to speak to someone's face. But that is only if you are feeling willing. [ Right. ] I am Kirei Kotomine. It seems right that if I am offering to meet you that I should give my name, lost one.

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[poolhall_killer]

[Lost one? That's rather fitting, though Venom doesn't admit it.]

Perhaps it would do me better to talk more about it in person. Where would you like to meet, sir?

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[congratulating]

I wonder if meeting outside the Empress's Palace is too out of the way. The sound of fighting and spectacle that the people are putting on for their queen should allow us to talk without much attention on us. Don't you think so?

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[poolhall_killer]

That should suffice. I do tend to be more comfortable in such settings.

[And he has been trying to find places and people for sparring purposes.]

I will meet you shortly, then.