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[video] log 1

[A flurry of blurred images whip across the screen as the SFC's camera whirls around in a slender pair of hands, finally settling on the worn face of a young man, about 25 in appearance. His eyes are scanning something above the edge of the phone as he surveys his surroundings, his wet clothes giving off an attractive squelch as he moves. He brushes his dripping bangs off his forehead before turning his attention to the communicator.]

Video log one. Date... [Shinra lifts up his wrist and sighs at his now-useless waterlogged watch. That was a gift from Celty, too. He'd have to find a replacement once he got out of this place...if he got out of this place.] Let's go with day one.

I'm trapped in some kind of static bathysphere with no connection to the surface world. While my phone was damaged beyond repair at some point between being in Ikebukuro and...wherever this is, I found this star-shaped cell phone in my pocket that has some kind of connectivity to the rest of this place. I also still have my scalpel, which was nice of whoever landed me here. [He pulls the slim surgical tool out of his pocket and smiles fondly at it.]

If there's anyone out there who knows anything at all about the Black Rider, please contact me as soon as possible. It's of the utmost importance that I find out if she's okay or not.

...Additionally, if anyone knows where I am, [He turns the communicator and rotates in a slow circle, panning across several buildings and the shadowy outline of the Great Lamufao.] I'd appreciate the intel.

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[Shizuo had expected Shinra's energy. The doctor was always enthusiatic and, well, happy. Even so, he hadn't expected the hug. He tenses as Shinra latches on, but after a second, relaxes a little and gives Shinra's back a single pat.]

Okay. Get off of me now or I'll break something of yours.

[Then, to Zelda]

It's just a stupid expression.

And here I was, thinking I'd never hear you threaten to snap my bones in half ever again.

[Shinra chuckles at the threat and punches Shizuo playfully in the arm, instantly regretting the move as his knuckles throb painfully. Shake it off, Kishitani.]

A lug, my dear lady, is what you call a tough guy who's really a softie at heart.

[Zelda looks mischievous as she looks at Shizuo, a grin playing across her lips.]

I suppose it is fitting, then.

That's not something you should miss.

[That's a little bit of a huff, but Shizuo has to admit that it is nice to see Shinra isn't deterred by his arrival in Vatheon. Then again, if someone is going to accept the strangeness in stride, it's Shinra. He's probably ready to examine anything he can get his hands on.]

Don't listen to him, Zelda.

[A grumble, but nothing serious.]

Aw, there's no shame in being a big ol' teddy bear.

[He laughs brightly but keeps his distance as he delves further into Shizuo's apartment, just in case. Underwater or otherwise, the bartender's temper can't have calmed that much. Nevertheless, finding Shizuo greatly eases the doctor's concerns; if he's managing to live comfortably in this strange bubble, there can't really be anything immediately bad about it.]

So, how'd you two end up in this place, anyway?

The same as everyone else - pulled away from home and sopping wet in the plaza. It's really quite irritating, I have a lot to do.

[Zelda folds her arms, her ears twitching as an outward sign of that irritation.]

It is not all bad, though. There are many interesting people in this city.

[Shizuo should punch Shinra for that, but he settles for a glare. He doesn't really want to hurt the doctor, after all.]

I had been shot by some punks because of some Kida kid, and I woke up here after. Wet, just like you.

[And technically he was damp from the hug himself.

Then, after Zelda mentions interesting people:]

Celty's one of them. Figured you'd want to know that.

I see where you're coming from there, Zelda. This all really was a-

[Shinra's carefully formed reply dissolves into shambles as he hears Celty's name, gaping up at the bartender with wide eyes. She was here she was okay he could find her they could still be together!!]

C-Celty's here too? And you waited till now to tell me this?!

Would you like me to contact them?

[Zelda takes out her SFC and looks for a Celty - oh! Isn't this the woman who said she could manipulate shadows? She'd also asked how to deal with missing someone...]

It's simple, you just look up the person's name with this and select how you want to communicate. If they're a foreigner in Vatheon, they'll be on the list.

You've only been here a few minutes.

[Now. Like Shizuo had been sitting on that information. Tch. Shinra.

Shizuo leaves Zelda to explain the SFC. Shizuo knows how to use his, but he doesn't mess with it very often.]

Which only means I could have held Celty in my arms minutes sooner!

[Shinra hovers in some strange mid-point between nigh on foaming at the mouth at the thought of seeing Celty again and glaring at Shizuo for withholding this information for even a second longer than he had to. Time was precious when it came to love!]

So I can talk to Celty on that weird phone? She's doing alright, then? Is she nearby? Is there a way for me to see her? Oh, how I yearn to see her beautiful face once more!

[A wistful sigh as the doctor briefly loses himself in his fantasies about the dullahan's smoky 'face'.]

[Wow, umm... he is really, really excited to see her. Zelda simply turns her SFC to "video" (though Celty is likely to answer with text anyway) and hands it to Shinra.]

She should be able to hear you now, go ahead. If she doesn't pick up, it'll go to her inbox for now.

Edited 2012-01-31 05:15 (UTC)

[Celty wasn't exactly sure what she was doing when she suddenly heard the call. It was a jolt into the Dullahan's somewhat zombie-like behavior; attention glued on her television screen and incapable of deep thought. Or basic thought, really.

The chime of her phone suddenly reminded her of every little insignificant detail: 1. She took Shooter out for a ride today. 2. She attempted cooking again. Results of that attempt are currently unknown. 3. She somehow ended up sitting down on the couch and never got back up.

So, she reacted with frustration. Brooding at the television screen, she casually typed without looking:]

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[Shizuo shook his head at Shinra's enthusiasm. Really, the doctor could be sickening sometimes...or at least, that's what Shizuo told himself, but he knew that Shinra cared about Celty. That was important. Celty deserved to have someone who loved her. He stood back and let Zelda make the call.]

Celty! Is that really you!?

[Shinra tries and fails to stem his excitement as he takes the SFC from Zelda, holding the screen inches from his face in hopes of catching a glance of his beloved roommate. His hands tremble nervously as a single question mark appears.
It's her! It's really her!
With this one character, the passionate affair of two star-crossed lovers is reawakened, even amidst such unnatural circumstances!]

Good heavens, I thought I'd never see a text from you ever again! I missed you so much, and I'm just so glad you're alright, and I'd cut off my own arm to see you right now, and- oh, it's Shinra, by the way.

[He turns to laugh sheepishly at Shizuo and Zelda, glowing with happiness.]

[Zelda glances over at Shizuo curiously, trying to ask without words: Is he always like this? She can't help but smile back when Shinra looks over at them with his face lit up like that, though. He's obviously very much in love.]

[Oh.

Oh.

She thought she was hearing things. There was a sudden thump her chest, as if she really had a working heart--But a sudden excitement from a familiar sound.
His voice? No, no, that can't be it.

Then she saw his face. Celty froze, seemingly inattentive and unmoved by his spew of words. She simply watched each movement in silence.
It's really...
It's really him.
That dork. Shoving his face at the screen like that. That... that stupid laugh--
"Oh, it's Shinra, by the way."

Celty ended the call without a response. Sure, she may be leaving Shinra in shock, but there would be comfort from the echoing neigh throughout Vatheon. She was coming.]

[Shizuo answers Zelda's look with a shake of his head that is meant to communicate that yes, Shinra is always like this, and yes, it can be kind of annoying. Then he shrugs - the doctor means well, really, and is just...eccentric.

Celty ends the call, probably on her way. Shizuo wonders if he and Zelda should leave before she gets there, or wait...it is his place...

Where did he put his cigarettes? Right, on the counter. He goes to retrieve them. That way if he does end up leaving, he'll have them on his person.]

She...
...She hung up on me.

[How typical. Celty did have an interesting habit of confusing gestures of love with gestures of irritation.

Shinra holds his gaze on the now-blank screen in his hands, his thoughts flying in every conceivable direction without giving him the slightest chance to absorb what's happening.
That was -- that is -- Celty. His Celty.
She's alright. She's in this underwater other-world just as he is. They can still be together.

Shizuo's heavy footsteps finally pull his attention away from the screen in his hands, although his mind is still entranced by the thought of seeing the dullahan again. He passes off the communicator to Zelda with jittery fingers, his lungs constricting in his chest. Was there suddenly less oxygen in the room?

To hell with it, what does it even matter? Celty's alive and well somewhere in Vatheon. The universe could fall to pieces and he wouldn't bat an eye as long as he knows this.]

...Did you guys hear anything just now?

[How curious of his mind, to make him imagine the shrill cry of Shooter at a moment like this.]

[Zelda pauses in her silent communication with Shizuo to listen carefully. Those pointed ears of hers aren't just for looks.]

Yes, a horse. How strange...

[They should know better.

By the time that noise processes in their head, they are introduced to a newer and less questioning one--A knock on the door.

Celty is stiffly standing at the door, attempting to juggle her thoughts:

"Why did she knock?" "Well, it's rude not to knock." "Is he in there?" "Well, she saw Shizuo in the background, so she assumed..." "It will be embarrassing if he isn't there." "Really embarrassing."

Nevertheless, she waits.]

[Shizuo recognized the sound and walked to the door just as Celty knocked, figuring his best bet would be to open it and then back out of the way before Shinra's enthusiasm got the better of him. He did just that, pulling it open and standing clear of the doorway.]

Hey Celty.

[Shinra whips his head in the direction of the door as he hears a light knock, his poor heart beating itself senseless against his rib cage.

He just needs to calm down and play it cool, nothing to it. He's fine. He's not going to cry. Definitely not going to cry...

He closely follows Shizuo as he goes to open the door, his gait eager and frantic at the thought of the impending reunion. Shizuo's calm welcome is rather loudly interrupted as Shinra finally catches a glimpse of their visitor:]

CELTY!!

[Excuse Zelda, her ears are still ringing from Shinra's extremely enthusiastic greeting. The boy really needs some control when it comes to Celty.]

Hello, there. Sorry for the sudden call, there was someone here who really wanted to see you.

[She shakes her head a bit to clear the noise.]

[The Dullahan was just about to respond to the two, mentally preparing her excuse for showing up like this, but--

But--

She almost drops her phone at that scream.

Would Celty be crying if she had eyes? Would she be gawking at Shinra across the room? Would she be reacting at all?
Well, she was definitely feeling something. Celty immediately balled up her FIST and may her way towards the overly excited man with mentioned FIST.

Prepare your gut, Shinra. Impact in three, two...]

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Gonna have to bed soon due to work, but I'm home by the afternoon tomorrow <3

No worries!

See you tomorrow! (:

*tags before work, runs off*

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Sorry this took a minute!

Wowee late tag is late

It's alright, I was out like a light all day anyway!

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tags before work, runs off