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[anti_altruisms]

It has been brought to my attention that some among us are concerned that the dead and undead may be a grave threat to those who reside in this city. [ He's a brat so he sure did link that article. ] Since that is the case, I thought I would propose a truly terrifying event that will strike fear in the hearts of all who live here.

[ INSERT DRAMATIC PAUSE HERE ]

A potluck.

[ A potluck, Archer?? ]

For those of you unfamiliar with the custom, it involves bringing your own favorite dish to a gathering and everyone sampling the food provided.

If you are dead, undead, or of supernatural origins, and would be interested in such a thing, let me know, and I'll be more than happy to organize it.

[ And with that, he cuts the feed. ]

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[howlmyrage]

A potluck? A spooky ghost potluck?

[ Jeanne Alter almost wants to laugh, but she manages to avoid it because there are better things to do than pissing where you eat, as it were. ]

Are you sure you wouldn't be happier cooking everything yourself?

[anti_altruisms]

[ omg Jeanne, you can't just come in here and call him out like this, hdu!!! ]

I'm not going to make everything.

[ That would defeat the purpose of calling it a potluck, gosh. He's still gonna make a lot, though. ]

If people want it to be spooky, I won't discourage it.

[ He's gonna look dapper af, personally, but whatever. ]

[howlmyrage]

I'll pen you down for just "almost everything" then.

[ There's a scratch of pen against paper over the audio feed. She's actually penning something down. Jeanne Alter is nothing if not dedicated to her act. ]

Well, as goofy an idea as that is, I'll still show up. The food here isn't as good as the Chaldea cafeteria's.

[ But when are the Prismals going to summon Boudicca and Tamamo Cat? Jeanne Alter has a need. ]

[anti_altruisms]

[ STOP THAT!!!!

Archer frowns at the feed, but at least it's audio not video so he's spared that much. ]

I am not from Chaldea, but you are more than welcome to attend, regardless.

[ He does at least know what it is since some others explained it to him. ]

Do you prefer to be called by name or class?

[howlmyrage]

At least you're caught up, I hate explaining that stuff.

[ It makes her threatening aura look weak if she's running around claiming she's from a frat house built to save the world. ]

I'm Jeanne d'Arc Alter. Avenger. You can call me whatever you want.

[anti_altruisms]

It sounded...complicated when it was explained to me.

[ He understood all of it, but still - very messy. ]

Jeanne d'Arc Alter...I see.

[ That's...faintly surprising. He refrains from asking about it, though. ]

I guess I'll call you Alter.

[howlmyrage]

That works.

[ Hardly the most offensive name she's heard. Most courtesy of Arturia Alter, mind.

Pause. ]

You're really not going to ask anything then?

[anti_altruisms]

If I started asking questions, we could be here all day.

Unless, of course, you want that.

[ Now, Jeanne, are you sure you want to encourage him? ]

[howlmyrage]

You're making it sound like a threat. Are you really that insufferable to talk to?

[ As far as Jeanne is concerned, Emiya has already seen stuff about herself that she doesn't want seen, so there's a certain... safety about him.

But mostly she likes talking about herself. ]

[anti_altruisms]

Opinions would vary on that, most likely.

[ Sadly, he has no recollection of that particular interlude, but...the concept of 'Alters' is interesting enough. ]

Would you like to come see me sometime?

[howlmyrage]

[ It's best if Emiya doesn't. Jeanne Alter... does, but she's going to pretend she doesn't if confronted anyway. ]

I assumed that's what the potluck was for.

[ beat ]

Unless you want me all alone? Scandalous, you playboy.

[anti_altruisms]

The potluck is for everyone.

[ It's not about him, gosh. ]

If I was planning something scandalous, I'd at least want to know what you look like first.

[howlmyrage]

Some people would hear Jeanne d'Arc's name and be willing to do anything on that alone. How do I know you're not one of those weirdos?

[ Because Jeanne Alter knows Emiya, even if it doesn't go both ways, but it's more fun needling him like this. ]

[anti_altruisms]

A risk you'll have to take, I suppose.

[ Calling ur bluff, gurlfrand. ]

I'm sure you're not afraid.

[howlmyrage]

I'm not afraid of much, but there's nothing wrong with being a little cautious.

[ Jeanne Alter has never been cautious about anything in her life. ]

I guess we could meet.

[anti_altruisms]

I leave the time and place at your discretion, then.

[ Whatever she wants. ]