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[justsopretty.livejournal.com]

[The communicator is tossed onto the table where there are a few tools seen but not the person who tossed it. Of course, the voice is unmistakable as Clovis lets out a huge sigh.] Still broken. I suppose it can't be helped. [Pause.] Ah, the time really got away from us. [Nervously, with more than a hint of embarrassment.] .... shall we go to bed, then? Mm. I sorry for asking you to sleep with me, but ... [Trails off.]

No, no! That's fine! [embarrassed laugh... ha... haha... ] It's the least I can do. Besides, it'll do us some good! [Ha... haha.]

Mm. I suppose so. Ah, I hope my presence will help you sleep easier, as well. [Rustling as Clovis crawls into bed.]

I'm... I'm sure it will! Oh, wait, I have to put my clothes away. [Cloth rustling as Spirit gets off the bed-- head pops up on the communicator camera. blink blink. He's wearing teddy bear pajamas with his usual clothes bundled in his arms.]

Don't be too long. Even with lights on, it's still... [It's still night. And rustling as Clovis pulls the covers over his head. Ah, dark in here, too.] Deathscythe--!

05 [Video]

[smokeeasy]

[The video turns on to show Badou’s dusty, sweat-streaked face as he leans down in front of the camera and adjusts the angle. As he steps away, what comes into frame behind him is not the city or the inside of a room, but the desert--nothing but sand and rocks and a few scrubby creosote bushes on the horizon, still visible by the setting sun.

In the foreground, though, there’s a small, well constructed wooden pyre, about the right size to hold a big dog. On it sit five reddish kishin egg souls, now removed from their jar. They barely have any glow left to them at all. Badou doesn’t address himself to the communicator or to the network, but rather to the two other people who are with him--one wearing his customary armor and the other shorter with a long braid of blond hair.] Okay, we’re ready.

I, uh... [Badou takes a crumpled piece of paper out of his pocket and unfolds it.]

I thought maybe I could say a few words, you know? Just from something I heard somewhere one time. Not really the kind of thing I’m into, but since these things were people once... Well, here goes:

[And he reads from the paper.]

These souls just lived a life and just died out of it. I don’t know if they were good or bad. But it doesn’t matter much. I heard a guy say a poem once, and he said “All that lives is holy.” But I wouldn’t pray for someone that’s dead, because they’re all right. If I was to pray, I’d pray for the people who’re still alive and don’t know which way to turn. These ones don’t have anymore trouble like that. They’ve got their jobs all cut out for them. So let’s...uh, let’s light them up...and let them get to it....

[His voice trails off a bit awkwardly at the end and he shoves the paper back into his pocket. Then, looking back and forth to Ed and Al, he flicks open his lighter and holds it to the makeshift torches they have. The three of them step forward around the pyre and light it, standing back to watch as the kindling catches and is consumed by flames.

After a few long moments filled only by the quiet crackling of the flames, Badou steps over to the communicator and turns off the feed.]

[OOC: Just so that there's no confusion, despite the funeral pyre, the souls will not ultimately burn up. Since the video feed does not last that long, no one watching should be able to know that. However normal fire is not enough to destroy souls! Because none of these characters know that, though, they are giving it their best go.

Feel free to have your characters assume that the souls did burn, or to wonder about it and ask questions later (they'll be able to learn then that it didn't work), but for player knowledge please be aware that just burning them does not destroy them.

Badou probably won’t be answering comments from over the network on this post. (Also, for anyone who cares, the quote that he reads comes from The Grapes of Wrath. He's paraphrasing from the movie since he'll never have read the book.)]

[002 # Video]

[murderbyproxy.livejournal.com]

[The video is a slightly wavering view of Death City from above. Because of the nature of Death City, the skyline travels up toward the left of the frame, and down toward the right. The view is probably one from of the tallest buildings in the city, and judging from the location of the maniacally grinning sun, it's a lovely dawn.

After a moment, the camera turns around to the face of a young girl. She hasn't braided her hair yet, so it frames her face simply, but despite the early hour she seems to be quite awake.]

It's so high, isn't it? I don't think I've ever been this far off the ground before.

[Judging from the sliding glass door behind her, Rin is on her balcony on the thirteenth floor of the communal. To be precise, she is sitting on the railing.]

I keep... wondering things. For me everything about this place is so completely strange. That monster in the sky you call a sun, and these ridiculously high buildings. Even the really convenient things, like the bath and the cold box. I barely have anything to compare it too.

[She sighs a bit, not upset but perhaps wistful? And smiles at the camera.]

So I thought about it and realized... I can't be the only one. Well, no, I certainly seem to be further out of my time than most of you. But I've gotten a little used to that now, and I guess it isn't so bad. But... this place isn't just strange for me, right?

I guess what I'm saying is, I'd like to hear about the... worlds others are from. If you don't mind telling me, anyway.

[A slight nod, that would have to suffice for a bow since she isn't actually standing, and then she cuts off the feed]

Tres~

[eltercio.livejournal.com]

[ The video starts and Spain is in front of the camera, once again, donning his glasses. There is no telling if he actually needs them or if he just feels smarter while wearing them but we all know that what he's about to say holds no legitimacy with or without corrective eyewear. ]

I have figured out the secret to discovering my weapon form! Several times! I still don't know how to do it on purpose yet but through many accidental means, I've been able to do it and I've been able to do it without falling down the stairs and without having to wake up at 6:00am.

So here is a special News at 2:45 report that will list ways to accidentally transform into a weapon without staircase skydiving (all of these methods have been tried by myself and proven to be successful!):

• Giving someone a hug. (Careful, you may be sharp and you wouldn't want to cut their head off! Sorry Romano!)
  
• Falling a short distance. (Watch out for things behind you.)
  
• Hiccups. (You should stay still during this time to avoid damage to your surroundings.)
  
• Pepper to your nose. ACHOO! (I don't recommend this one. It lasted a really long time though it was not a total bust! I was able to try a new way to chop vegetables!)

[ He shuffles a few papers around and tries to look professional. Finally, he takes his glasses off and smiles one of his normal smiles at the screen. ]

Also, if anyone is looking for a weapon, I'm looking for a meister. I only have one restriction.

[ Sad face as the camera pans down to his shirt that he made himself! ]


I'm very dangerous around children!

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[The video clicks on to reveal Gaara's pale, mostly blank face and dark-ringed eyes.  He's holding the communicator close enough that not much else is visible.  He looks slightly uncomfortable.]

Hypothetically, if I wanted to court someone, what should I do?

[022] dark arrows {video}

[mock-me-vermin.livejournal.com]

[Blame China. Sorry guys. You get a way-too-hyper Demon Lord peeeeering at the screen and grinning for a second before--]

Hey! Hey! Everyone! It's my birthday Well. Kind of. I just made it up since I don't remember the actual date, but-- Soon. Next month! China said people usually get parties then, right? So we will definately get more food! I promise! It's okay!

....

Oh yeah. Seventeen. I still have a long ways to go to even catch up to the IVth Raenef. But that's okay! He didn't get to celebrate any birthdays in Death City like this!

And Yuuri. Sorry, Eclipse is being a grumpy pants again, but you really should come over! I'll try talk to him, okay?