oo2. video; I think they call it mechanophillia

[diehardreaper]

[ There's a clatter before the feed turns on. It seems the SFC's fallen and is now pointing straight toward the sky. Enjoy the view, Vatheon. It's the forest today and the sea above is lovely as are the trees.

And then you hear it. It sounds like Ciel Phantomhive but somehow the drawl of that voice is kind of... different. ]

There you are, girl. Easy does it.

[ A pause with the barest, softest grunt. ]

Bugger but that's in tight, isn't it? Didn't think we'd have that kind of trouble. S'alright though... just relax and let me reach in there...

[ Another grunt, this one more forced. Ronald's breath seems to be hitching at this point because there's a soft pant after it. ]

Wedged in there tighter than I thought. Guess we'll prolly need more lube. Good thing Ciel's got these lovely thin fingers, eh?

[ And another groan coupled with the shuffle of cloth. ]

Easy, old girl. Easy. Almost there...

[ Further panting, much worse and much ragged than earlier. And another grunt of effort. ]

Bleeding... wreck... ah... almost...
Got it!

[ There's one more loud groan followed by heavy breathing...

And the roar of a lawnmower engine? ]

That takes care of that, then. Should prolly clean up now. Gunk's gotten all over--

[ And there it goes. Ronald's finally realized his SFC's fallen out of his pocket. He reaches over to pick it up, looking for all the world like an overworked greasemonkey. Behind him on the ground, his shiny red lawnmower of a death scythe is purring like a happy kitten. There's a sheepish little two fingered salute for your troubles. ]

...Well that's embarrassing. Sorry about that everyone. Just a bit of maintenance work! Seems she's been a mess ever since I came in what with the state of us being wet and all. Incidentally, anyone need some yard work done?







[ ooc: responses will be coming from xnotarunt ]

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[applepies]

[Well. That was... interesting.]

You have a lawnmower ?

[xnotarunt]

[ Ciel's gonna kill him, he's sure. ]

S'not really a lawnmower, no... She's my DeathScythe.

[ And patting its handle while he keeps a foot on it. Its motor is still running and is a quiet purr at that. ]

She's a beaut, isn't she?

[VIDEO]

[applepies]

[Ronald and Ciel switching bodies... Quite a surprising mix.]

So that means... You use this in your job ?

[Errrr... Does he really have to answer this ?]

Well... She's ok, for a lawnmower.

[VIDEO]

[xnotarunt]

S'what we use for collecting a cinematic record, yeah.

[ And resting his head on the handle, arms folded over it. There's a measure of pride in that though. ]

Cor now, hold on. I'll have you know I customized her myself. Took a bit of work and the right permits... but here she is. Good as gold and twice as valuable.

[VIDEO]

[applepies]

Cinematic record ? What is it ?

[Asato chuckles because seeing Ciel being proud of a lawnmower is just too funny.]

Well... I suppose that you did a good job. She's very shiny anyway.

[ V I D E O ]

[cheapshinigami]

[Raises an eyebrow.]

You must not be Mr. Phantomhive. That way of speaking is not like you.

[ V I D E O ]

[xnotarunt]

'Fraid not. Think the coral must've taken me for a loop. He's got my body for a week.

[ And sitting himself down on the mower. ]

Doesn't mean I'm gonna let that stop me from getting my old girl back to working order though. Are you a friend of Phantomhive's then?

[ V I D E O ]

[cheapshinigami]

Ahh... Yes, the curse... I was affected by it too... This is not my real body, this is Tatsumi speaking. [He sighs.]

I would not say I am precisely a friend of Phantomhive-san... But yes, I do know him...

[ V I D E O ]

[xnotarunt]

Blimey, didn't even recognize you. Wager we've all been taken for a turn. Save for a few.

[ And pausing slightly in disbelief. ]

Wonder whose body that is then.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ William isn't really paying attention to what's being said or the way in which it's being spoken. All he sees is Ciel Phantomhive with his hands on a lawn mower. ]

What are you doing with Ronald Knox's Death Scythe?

[xnotarunt]

[ Pause. Stare before leaning against his scythe's handle. ]

Sir, you... cor, you're lucky. It's me, sir. Knox. Bleeding coral must've done a number on me. Woke up and I was in Ciel Phantomhive's body without so much as a by your leave.

Little git must have mine too.

[gtfo_mypersonalspace]

[ He actually looks...disgusted? at the idea. To be trapped in that little brat's body, ugh. ]

It swapped your bodies?

[xnotarunt]

Looks like it. As far as I heard though, these things last a week so... things'll prolly be right as rain in a few days.

[ Could be worse. You could've been trapped in Sebastian's body, Will. Think about that. ]

// VIDEO

[ladyinscarlet]

[Angelina looks shocked, thinking the worse of her nephew. When she sees the lawnmower, she is simply confused.]

Ciel, what exactly are you doing with that? And what is it?

// VIDEO

[xnotarunt]

Angelina, hi!

[ And a little awkward ruffle of his hair. ]

S'not Ciel, I'm afraid. It's Ronald. Coral had a bit of a tizzy and I think we might've switched bodies. Sorry for the confusion. Didn't mean to mislead and all.

// VIDEO

[ladyinscarlet]

Oh, Mr. Knox, good afternoon.

[She looks at him curiously.] I do realize that there was some sort of curse going through the city this week. I was fortunate enough not to be affected by it.

By the way, would you happen to know where my nephew is?

// VIDEO

[xnotarunt]

Prolly so. Wager he's going around in my body too.

[ Ruffling his-- rather, Ciel's hair. ]

Hope the boy takes care of my shoes at least... can't even dress himself right...

[stayb100ponyboy]

[Oh, man... he is getting pretty sweaty just watching this. Which would, of course, be more impressive if he wasn't a small, blonde fairy with sparkly wings right now.]

[xnotarunt]

[ He's sure you're there bro. So... confused look right back? ]

Something the matter? Come to admire the old handiwork?

[stayb100ponyboy]

[Jingle jangle spraying glitter everywhere! Why yes, yes he is admiring your handiwork! Unfortunately, all his praise simply sounds like bells in the wind.]

When two mechanophiles meet.

[xnotarunt]

[ And have a laugh for that. ]

Can't say I've seen something like you around before, pardon that. Are you under the curse too?

[ Ah geez, how to communicate without talking... ]

Ah, nod for yes?

video;

[pactum]

[ ...nope

nope

nope

nope

N O P E ]

Just what do you think you are doing with my body, Knox?

video;

[xnotarunt]

[ Holy crap he didn't know he had the capacity to look that scary. Wiping a bit of grease off his face with that sleeve now. ]

Phantomhive? Yeah, figured you'd get my body. Just getting a bit of work done is all, no worries.

[ These are not your clothes, Ciel. Don't worry. ]

video;

[pactum]

[ when it's Ciel in your body, Ronald, you can look pretty damn terrifying. ]

'Besmirching my name' is more like it.

[ damned right they aren't. he would never wear anything so classless. ]

video;

[xnotarunt]

[ Oh hey he looks kind of like what Will looks like when he doesn't turn in his reports on time. ]

Wasn't besmirching anything if you'll pardon me, your grace. Ever seen a motor run after being waterlogged? Could've called my poor old scythe done with if she wasn't maintained there and then. Finally got my hands on a good toolkit after a bleeding long time, too.

[ B/ ]