[center][h3][color=d8bfd8]Nero - Bar[/color][/h3][/center]

Throughout Joshua's rebuke, Nero maintained the habit of constantly snickering to himself in an effort to put the older guy off.  A response had been drafted fit to aggravate Joshua even further, but the swordsman's sudden departure assured that he had never been in control of this little debate.  [color=d8bfd8]"Clown-man?  How cruel!  At least I'm not a pretentious shitstain.  Cowardly, huh?  Like pussing out on me?"[/color] Nero swore unabashedly.  Even if Joshua had remained in hearing range, he wouldn't have escaped the outburst.  The amused look on Nero's face, coupled with his words, definitely gave him an edge of madness.  [color=d8bfd8]"Wonder why our didact there thinks he knows so much about wishes, especially mine.  Never worry, my pointed friend, I'll get what I want."[/color]  

It was with tangible dismay, despite his happy expression, that Nero chewed over the precautions of Jarvis.  [color=d8bfd8]"Mighty, benevolent protector, are we?  People should be allowed to make their own choices!  It's almost as important as making their own soup, heehee!  If someone wants a wish, I'm here to give it to them.  That, and the comedy, though the comedy's free!  As for answering to you, well...snails are faster learners than me.  So, like Mr. Talk-and-run there, if you want me to be silent, you'll hafta teach me the hard way.  Don't pull any punches, though; I'm not afraid of a clean cut with history."[/color]  Nero's voice had descended to a murmur, oddly serious for a being so enthralled by hilarity.  He slurped down the rest of his wine, then turned back to Jarvis, and whispered, [color=d8bfd8]"Gonna let you in on a little secret.  I'm not gonna be around much longer.  My wish is to bring happiness to as many people as I can before my dirt nap.  When so many people want to barge in on my wish, a long sleep sounds pretty nice."[/color]  His voice suddenly rose again, marked with a goofy grin.  [color=d8bfd8]"But enough whining!  You've got business to take care of."[/color]

Sasha's entreaty reached him then.  [color=d8bfd8]"Huh?"[/color] he asked, confused.  He hadn't heard Jamie's suggestion to Trinity, after all, nor had Trinity previously told him about such a venture.  He was, however, not at all opposed to getting out of the guild hall and away from other people.  The beauty of Sasha, and her sheer unattainability, did not deter him now.  [color=d8bfd8]"Oh, sure!"[/color]  Unceremoniously he stuffed the Horned One back in his pouch and stood up.  [color=d8bfd8]"Where are we going, then?"[/color]