Twelfth transmission [video]

[heartandsoul]

[As time goes on in Vatheon, Maka finds it much easier to ignore the silliness happening around her (well, unless it's Very Dire, in any case and absolutely needs her attention) so when the feed flips on she doesn't seem worried or irritable or even a little upset, just slightly sheepish.]

Ah...hello, everyone! I haven't been on the network in a while, I think, so...I'm going to try and get back into the habit?

[Though the problem, and she knows this is a problem, is she doesn't have very many interesting things to say or even anything particularly relevant to ask, so she plainly doesn't know what else to say next.]

Um, so, has anybody read any good books lately?

[Thus she will default it to a subject she's more than familiar with (besides souls).]

Comments

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[onebecametwo]

Shit Pigtails this whole fishbowl's gone to fucking crazyville this past week so yeah, I have read a damn good lately.

[ Forgive him if he's a little mopey because he's seen people wearing bodysuits like 5x tighter then his pants like all over the place. ]

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[heartandsoul]

...Like what?

[She's curious! Devit reads?]

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[onebecametwo]

[ Fuck you of course he reads... under duress. ]

It's called 'Larry Popper and the Magicians of Menace'. Lemme tell you I'm not a reading person but I could not put that shit down.

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[heartandsoul]

[No she will not fuck him, thanks Okay it's actually not that she disbelieves Devit would read, it's more of a pleasant surprise to her.]

I've never heard of that one! Is it a fantasy? [Though menacing magicians sound like a legitimate threat to her, not everyone has had such experiences with magic (or even any experiences with magic)]

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[onebecametwo]

[ Normally it's limited to comic books and erotica so this is a rare occasion for him. ]

Hell yeah it is. It's about this kid Larry and his parents were killed by this evil motherfucker, don't ask me his name you ain't supposed to say it out loud. So anyways this poor bastard Larry is forced to live in his auntie's stinky basement, but shit gets awesome for him cause then he gets to go to this crazy sorcery school and turns out he's like fucking Magic-Jesus or some shit.

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[heartandsoul]

Magic J--?

[Oh, OH, the prophet Jesus, recognition hits her before she can make a fool of herself by asking about Jesus of all things.]

Why shouldn't you say the name aloud? I mean, even if it was harmful to say in the context of the book, he's a fictional character, he can't actually come out and hurt you.

[Voice]

[ourfirststeps]

I don't know if it's a good book but what kind of books would you recommend?

[Voice]

[heartandsoul]

Me? Ummm, let's see...

[She certainly wouldn't recommend the Book of Eibon, that's for sure. But give her a moment--]

Well, it depends on what genre you like, actually...I read all kinds of things, but I don't want to accidentally recommend something that's going to freak you out!

[Voice]

[ourfirststeps]

I'm good with any genre as long as it isn't horror! I'm willing to try out anything you have!

[Yes, let's...not let her read that.]

Tell me what you have and I'll more than likely read it! [...she thinks]

[Voice]

[heartandsoul]

Ahh--okay! [She sure called it on not giving Bianca anything horrifying.]

I have some fashion books from different cultures, I have encyclopedias from other worlds, I think I might even have a couple of Pokemon manuals too from when we first got Pip...

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[ourfirststeps]

Oh really? I didn't know that the library here had some books on Pokemon! Then maybe I should go over and spend some more time there!

Hm...I do wonder what they might have about Pokemon though...I know there might be something about breeding...

[Voice]

[heartandsoul]

Breeding? [Le curious!] Oh--there are some trainers that breed Pokemon specifically, is that right?

[Video]

[double_edged]

Not nearly enough, I'm afraid. I could do with some recommendations.

[Video]

[heartandsoul]

[Hey, wait, she recognizes this face! Indeed, as recognition dawns on her, a creature that might look a little strange to Alister (but is really just an Umbreon) pokes its head into view and chirps.]

Mr. Alister!

[But once she greets him, she realizes that he might not remember his time spent in Vatheon (particularly since their last interaction involved him being in very poor health) and revises her statement:]

Um, it depends on what kind of books you like to read, sir.

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[double_edged]

[He's stunned for just a moment at the inital greeting, confused as to how she could have known his name without him even speaking it-- until he remembers. This wasn't his first time here, and he could not recall all of those he may have spoken to in that time, even if he had been well. It stings a little when she suddenly turns around a moment after.]

Quantum physics, engineering, and historical fables. Though I'm not adverse to romantic novels at times, either.

[He pauses a moment.]

...what is that creature accompanying you?

[Video]

[heartandsoul]

Ah...I do have a lot of history books and encyclopedias from other worlds.

[A beat.]

I'm not much into romance novels, but I think I have some Alternian ones my friend gave me.

[Pip's paw swiping at the camera reminds Maka that she's there.]

Oh--this is Pip! She's my Umbreon. She helped take care of you when you were sick at our house. I think she's glad to see you in good health again.

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[double_edged]

Ah! History books are just fine. I don't delve into fiction often, myself, and I am curious about the biographies of other planets.

[He had heard about his prior illness from the Colonel, as well as vague dreams and recollections he'd had from time to time. For the most part, it felt like just that. It didn't happen to him, but rather, his former self.]

Does this 'Pip' have healing capabilities, then? She certainly doesn't appear to be any creature I've come across.

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[heartandsoul]

No, she just watched over you when you were a little more--um--delirious.

[And Pip nods in affirmation.]

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[doctor_dragoon]

[Silliness? What silliness? Yukio knows not of this silliness.]

I was wondering if you might have any recommendations. I've been focusing mostly on scientific compilations lately.

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[heartandsoul]

I think...since you're a doctor and all, maybe I should see if I can dig up some books about Soul Theory? They cover a lot about the nature of the soul and illnesses they can pick up.

[Yes, it sounds silly, but she just said that a soul can get sick.]

At least, then you wouldn't have to talk to Professor Stein about it. He tends to be a little, um...single-minded. Brilliant, but single-minded.

[pranksterheir]

It's been awhile since I read a book... [He's more of a movie person.] What's your favorite book, Maka?

[heartandsoul]

My favorite book is "The Dark Side of the Moon"!

[No, she's not aware that that's a Pink Floyd album in not-her-Earth.]

But I like a lot of books, it's hard to avoid getting into a good book and frittering your time away.

[pranksterheir]

What's the plot of it?

[heartandsoul]

It's a little hard to describe...

[A large chunk of that because it wasn't talked about beyond the title in canon, but she'll try.]

A little like...a man's struggles with varying degrees of insanity, how they wax and wane like the moon, how he still doesn't completely understand them but tries not to let them control his life.

It's really intense, and pretty long too.

[pranksterheir]

Sounds like something Rose would like to read.