Do not be so sorry for the brevity of this reunion

Altbus Sinner 01 - Aseah Mostly just here for the grant money. [ran by @cookies-super-secret-blog]

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Greetings, fellows. Welcome to my online ledger.

I am Aseah, a man of many hats, and a man of many ambitions. Such ambition has brought me into the role of Limbus Company's first sinner, huhu. A fertile ground for experiments, I should hope?

Likewise I jope to get to know you all as well, my fellows.

Altbus Aseah! This is a swapbus-adjacent AU where the sinners are yet again other people yippee.

[bloodiegawz]

have i mentioned that i like this guy

[resentful-cadenza]

Frances? Is she you girlfriend??? Do you have a little crush, Mr. Hindley???

She’s…

(Hindley shifts, his normally frowning and grumpy face softening.)

…my wife.

[fractals-and-mirrors]

You're married? Fascinating

[redcompasssinner10]

Hindley and Daiyu fought as someone bribed them, whom I suspect to be our first sinner. Though I cannot be certain, I would ask you speak to them as to inform him that bribery of his co-workers is explicitly disallowed through company contract.

...I have also been told by Ezra to tell you she has cute animal photos she wants to show you.

<First, thank you Miss. Moses.> <Second, tell Miss. Ezra I will be waiting to see the photos after the consultation.> <Third.> The whirring grows louder. <Mr. Hindley @resentful-cadenza, Miss. Daiyu @sentinel-in-azure, and Mr. Aseah @fractals-and-mirrors. I need to see you three in my office. Now.>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Of course, manager~ To what do I owe the occaision?

[redcompasssinner10]

<It has come to my awareness that you... BRIBED your fellow Sinners to fight one another.>

He places a literal, printed out screenshot onto his desk. <It would be more... accurate to say you bribed a fellow sinner to jump another. Or would it really be that you did not stop a fellow sinner from attacking another? Causing more unneeded aggravation amongst you all.>

<You are aware I do not mind making my hands dirty if it means knocking a lesson into your skull, right Mr. Aseah?>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Manager, my good fellow, it breaks my heart to hear that you would assume I would do such a thing as place a hit on another sinner... do you really think so little of me?

I had no hand in that bribery! A number of the unfaced mass gave mister Hindley ahn in exchange for the "jumping"

[redcompasssinner10]

<Yet you did nothing to stop it.>

<You watched for... Data, correct?>

<CORRECT?>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Whilst some data on my fellow sinners' combat prowess was collected, I hardly think innaction is a crime I am solely to blame for! None of the other sinners stepped in of their accords either.

To what fault do I alone bear when everyone on this bus was implicitly complicit?

[redcompasssinner10]

<You were the only one in the area with them at the time, and the only one physically aware of what was happening. The others were not.>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

That does seem to be the case, yes. Do you intend to punish me, manager?

[redcompasssinner10]

Hindley and Daiyu fought as someone bribed them, whom I suspect to be our first sinner. Though I cannot be certain, I would ask you speak to them as to inform him that bribery of his co-workers is explicitly disallowed through company contract.

...I have also been told by Ezra to tell you she has cute animal photos she wants to show you.

<First, thank you Miss. Moses.> <Second, tell Miss. Ezra I will be waiting to see the photos after the consultation.> <Third.> The whirring grows louder. <Mr. Hindley @resentful-cadenza, Miss. Daiyu @sentinel-in-azure, and Mr. Aseah @fractals-and-mirrors. I need to see you three in my office. Now.>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Of course, manager~ To what do I owe the occaision?

[redcompasssinner10]

<It has come to my awareness that you... BRIBED your fellow Sinners to fight one another.>

He places a literal, printed out screenshot onto his desk. <It would be more... accurate to say you bribed a fellow sinner to jump another. Or would it really be that you did not stop a fellow sinner from attacking another? Causing more unneeded aggravation amongst you all.>

<You are aware I do not mind making my hands dirty if it means knocking a lesson into your skull, right Mr. Aseah?>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Manager, my good fellow, it breaks my heart to hear that you would assume I would do such a thing as place a hit on another sinner... do you really think so little of me?

I had no hand in that bribery! A number of the unfaced mass gave mister Hindley ahn in exchange for the "jumping"

[redcompasssinner10]

<Yet you did nothing to stop it.>

<You watched for... Data, correct?>

<CORRECT?>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Whilst some data on my fellow sinners' combat prowess was collected, I hardly think innaction is a crime I am solely to blame for! None of the other sinners stepped in of their accords either.

To what fault do I alone bear when everyone on this bus was implicitly complicit?

[redcompasssinner10]

Hindley and Daiyu fought as someone bribed them, whom I suspect to be our first sinner. Though I cannot be certain, I would ask you speak to them as to inform him that bribery of his co-workers is explicitly disallowed through company contract.

...I have also been told by Ezra to tell you she has cute animal photos she wants to show you.

<First, thank you Miss. Moses.> <Second, tell Miss. Ezra I will be waiting to see the photos after the consultation.> <Third.> The whirring grows louder. <Mr. Hindley @resentful-cadenza, Miss. Daiyu @sentinel-in-azure, and Mr. Aseah @fractals-and-mirrors. I need to see you three in my office. Now.>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Of course, manager~ To what do I owe the occaision?

[redcompasssinner10]

<It has come to my awareness that you... BRIBED your fellow Sinners to fight one another.>

He places a literal, printed out screenshot onto his desk. <It would be more... accurate to say you bribed a fellow sinner to jump another. Or would it really be that you did not stop a fellow sinner from attacking another? Causing more unneeded aggravation amongst you all.>

<You are aware I do not mind making my hands dirty if it means knocking a lesson into your skull, right Mr. Aseah?>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Manager, my good fellow, it breaks my heart to hear that you would assume I would do such a thing as place a hit on another sinner... do you really think so little of me?

I had no hand in that bribery! A number of the unfaced mass gave mister Hindley ahn in exchange for the "jumping"

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Who of your coworkers do you want to experiment on most and least

While I do wish to study all of my fellow sinners, and cannot think of any I find "least interesting" miss Sora and mister Hohenhiem's aptitude for EGO is very intriguing, fuhu

[redcompasssinner10]

Hindley and Daiyu fought as someone bribed them, whom I suspect to be our first sinner. Though I cannot be certain, I would ask you speak to them as to inform him that bribery of his co-workers is explicitly disallowed through company contract.

...I have also been told by Ezra to tell you she has cute animal photos she wants to show you.

<First, thank you Miss. Moses.> <Second, tell Miss. Ezra I will be waiting to see the photos after the consultation.> <Third.> The whirring grows louder. <Mr. Hindley @resentful-cadenza, Miss. Daiyu @sentinel-in-azure, and Mr. Aseah @fractals-and-mirrors. I need to see you three in my office. Now.>

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Of course, manager~ To what do I owe the occaision?

[fractals-and-mirrors]

H-hello... I'm supposed to shadow you today. I hope that's alright...

@lcbsora

That's more than alright, Sora! Ooh, would you mind if I ran a few tests regarding that EGO of yours?

[resentful-cadenza]

M!A have fun in one of her dresses. I hope this lasts days

GOD DAMNIT.

[fractals-and-mirrors]

You look lovely, Hindley

[fractals-and-mirrors]

would you sacrifice your coworkers for the sake of science and research

Truly that is the beauty of our manager's prosthesis! Were my fellows to die during an experiment it would be no sacrifice. A moment of agony for the manager and they return righter than rain to start the cycle anew

[sentinel-in-azure]

...A roundabout way of responding that, yes, you would, simply because there would be no permanent loss.

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Is it truly a sacrifice if there is no loss?

[resentful-cadenza]

Here's a 19,000 ahn. Go jump Daiyu lol

(Hindley grabs the money and jumps @sentinel-in-azure)

[fractals-and-mirrors]

I do so appreciate how easy my compatriots are to please~

[maladaptiveanalysis]

...Ah, it's working.

...

...

...

What. Were you expecting something else? Some sort of 'testing, testing, one-two-three'? Or perhaps, some sort of grand introductory post to who I am, or what I'm doing here? If you're looking for such pleasantries, ask the Manager. I'm sure they would love to assist you in such endeavors... Should you be able to understand them.

...Ah, but that's where the issue lies, isn't it? I suppose you might have difficulties understanding them.

Very well. I'll put my research on hold for a moment, even if this place seems well equipped for gathering some... Interesting Datasets.

My name is Hohenheim. I am the chief researcher here at Limbus Company.

...Or rather, to be more precise, I am the chief researcher for all that happens in Limbus Company, currently on a 'leave of absence'; on loan to the Bus Division as their Second Sinner for the purpose of collecting data and taking accurate notes on the progress of my 'fellow' sinners, while my research has been left in as capable hands as were available.

...

...

...More?

Of course. As it stands, I am the closest thing our manager would have to an 'aid', apart from our guide, of course. I have provided the manager with several descriptions and warnings regarding my fellow sinners on this bus, though I would be surprised if they have not already tossed them out.

Ah?

You meant about my presence here?

Simple.

A researcher must observe those they work with, or are to take notes upon. They seemed quite interested in the view granted into this place; and I myself cannot deny a bit of curiosity regarding it.

Now then. 

Below, I have provided snippets of my descriptions for the Manager, as well as links to my fellow 'Sinners' blogs. If you've nothing interesting or important to share, then I would suggest bothering them instead.

Sinner #1 - Designation: "Aseah" - @fractals-and-mirrors

"Well, Manager, it's hard to think of many employed by Limbus Company who would profess to wear as many 'hats' as he might. I would caution against relying upon him, however, as there are also none in Limbus Company able to translate a word that comes from his mouth. Even you may have difficulties understanding him."

Sinner #3 - Designation: "Don Quixote" - [...I'm yet to assist her in creating a blog.]

"Her misguided passion for the art of storytelling really is as fascinating as her ability to cram as many overused tropes into a single, ham-fisted role... However, I would caution you against taking your eyes off of her garish performance, lest she get herself into trouble, Manager."

Sinner #4 - Designation: "Sora" - @lcbsora

"Her ability to follow rules and commands without a second thought is quite commendable; though it makes one wonder if a prescript ever instructed her to breathe... Still, as long as you don't contradict that infernal device around her neck, I'm sure she'll be of great use to you, Manager."

Sinner #6 - Designation: "Lin Daiyu" - @sentinel-in-azure

"Perhaps, be careful when hiding information from her, Manager. Her ability to hold a grudge is far above maybe all but our Seventh Sinner's… Ah, but don't worry too much. She's just as good at soaking her personality in water so as to hide even the faintest traces of anything poignant, or willful. Some would argue it's a trait we share."

Sinner #7 - Designation: "Hindley Earnshaw" - @resentful-cadenza

"You've your work cut out this time, team-lead. His aptitude for mental gymnastics when it comes to blaming others for his own mistakes is second to none. With how blessed he is at those, it's a miracle he joined us, rather than pursuing a competitive yoga career."

- That concludes the link section; a list of all of them that have blogs, or that I am aware of are attempting to make them at this time. The others will go unmentioned for their privacy. I'm sure you understand; as well as you understand that you'd best be off now, I hope.

…Ah, and...

Put that piece of E.G.O. Gear back on the shelf where you found it, would you? If you’ve questions about my research, you can look through the links on the side there, describing both my personal E.G.O. and Hermeticism; a prize specimen of E.G.O. Weaponry. (//and a copy of it is in the read-more for our Mobile Readers who can't see his custom theme... With a special treat for getting to the end!)

This blog is for a potential alternate bus’ Sinner No #2, where that slot was filled by Hohenheim, rather than by Faust. As such, I would recommend clicking the links above to learn about how he joined the Bus (just some surface information / set-dressing, for now), as well as to learn about his E.G.O.: Maladaptive Analysis, as well as his weapon, Hermeticism, or as it is often called, Hermie. Think of Hermie as a sort of Mascot Character... Though, descriptions of both can be found below!

Maladaptive Analysis Maladaptive Analysis (in battle, referred to as Maladaptive Analysis: Extinction Sequence), allows Hohenheim to manifest the eye of the 'observer', of the 'team leader', of the 'manager', raised aloft by all the dead coworkers he left behind in his past. It shows the potentiality of that which falls in its gaze, and its with the Sword of Paracelsus, a dagger which forms in Hohenheim's hand, that the potentiality is brought to bear; either removing something from the equation, or adding something, or simply changing something.

In battle, it's used to inflict various wounds that failed to land before; outside of battle, it has its use in forcing outcomes at the cost of one who is affected by its life; for to bring about potentiality, the other potential outcome must be removed. For that reason, after its use (at least until after L.C.E. intervallo or his canto), Hohenheim will always get himself killed in the process of using it, to avoid anyone else suffering from his mistakes.

Hermeticism A strange weapon crafted for the peculiar set of E.G.O. Gear that Hohenheim Utilizes in battle and his day-to-day activities, which takes the form of a miniaturized Shock Centipede crawls over and follows the user. When the user engages in combat, the Centipede will wrap itself around the user's dominant arm, driving its nails into their flesh, and allow its upper half to go limp; turning itself into a whip, with the ability to latch onto enemies and shock them.

Hohenheim claims to have shaped the weapon himself (explaining its differences to that of AEDD's "standard" E.G.O. Gear Weapon) as a way to "distance his own thoughts" from that of the Abnormality from whom the E.G.O. gear was extracted from's own. Even still... He refers to it as 'Hermie', rather than by the full name scrawled on its metallic carapace, and though he claims it to be little more than a weapon... Alyssa and Marton have both saw him feeding it, during the time he spent at the L.C.E., and talking to it as he worked on his research.

It, is why they agreed to go in on an Ant Farm together for his Birthday.

...And as a treat, for getting to the bottom...

Have a draft of his Sinner Emblem!

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Hello Hohenhiem ^^

[fractals-and-mirrors]

would you sacrifice your coworkers for the sake of science and research

Truly that is the beauty of our manager's prosthesis! Were my fellows to die during an experiment it would be no sacrifice. A moment of agony for the manager and they return righter than rain to start the cycle anew

[fractals-and-mirrors]

do you believe there’s a limit to research? How- or who- are you willing to sacrifice to get an answer?

I wouldn't consider such a sacrifice if it was in the name of procuring knowledge. It would be an exchange, a transaction of and for ideas.

[fractals-and-mirrors]

please give us an update after you strap that bomb this seems funny

Of course I will! The art of science is lost without rigorous records in its wake

[resentful-cadenza]

Greetings Hindley

How about a round of cards sometime? ~ @fractals-and-mirrors

Oho, you’re speaking my language..

(Hindley smirks.)

And you’ll bring drinks?

[fractals-and-mirrors]

Of course.

I'm sure you've the decency to pay me back in some form, after all