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caughtinanetwork2013-08-06 11:37 pm
wavesofjade) wrote in caughtinanetwork2013-08-06 11:37 pm
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[Video]
This is...
[The face is one Shiro Fujimoto, though he looks quite unsure of himself as he examines one of his hands on the video feed. The fingers clench, relax, and he frowns.
While the Dolorosa has always been curious about humans since first meeting them in Vatheon, this isn't quite what she had in mind when she had wondered what it might feel like to be one of them.]
... most peculiar. Shiro, I believe that I have something of yours.
[video]
[Someone is surprisingly cheerful, despite the circumstances.
By the way he's glowing right now.]
Take good care of it for me.
[video]
Ah, there you are. [She smiles, not having expected him to be taking this so well, but.. then again, why shouldn't he? At least it's a friend in charge of her body and not someone who might cause harm to it.]
You appear to be glowing, dear. Do you require some help in turning it off?
[video]
Yeah, that'd be helpful.
[He says that sheepishly. He was really expecting to be able to figure it out on his own, but he just couldn't.]
[video]
[If only for the sake of avoiding broadcasting to everyone exactly what she is, she can agree with that.]
You will need to relax, and concentrate. It is not difficult to control, once you find the trigger. [It's been so long since she had to learn to control it for herself that it's hard to remember!]
It is a defensive reaction. Did something happen to startle you when it began?
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[No, wait, they were asking for Shiro...]
Aw man. Who'd he get switched with?
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This is Kanaya Maryam. I'm guessing from this curse, and the fact of the body that responded to the call for Mr. Fujimoto belongs to her, that you are the Dolorosa. Am I correct?
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It is something of an inconvenience, I understand. This is the Dolorosa, dear. I will be sure to take good care of this body while I am occupying it.
[video]
You are indeed correct. This is a.. an interesting experience. Human bodies feel quite different from our own.
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Yes. Last time I was subjected to this curse, I was switched with Nepeta. That was an easier transition by far, both physically and mentally. There's... an incredibly awkward situation already in effect between myself and the original owner of this body.
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Rin... do keep an eye on him. Our physiology is very different, and I am not certain how he will cope even if he knows of what to expect.
[video]
It is.. Rose, is it not? Are you experiencing some difficulties with her?
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But... I'll keep an eye on him, yeah.
[video]
Yes. I am. Apparently, from my perspective, we become Matesprits. I met her in the plaza when she arrived, and she kissed me. With respect to Roxy, I was forced to rebuke her advances, and she was in no condition to handle that. We haven't talked in the weeks since... and judging by the massive hangover and, to be honest, touch of leftover inebriation I felt this morning, she still has not been handling the situation very well.
I promised not to bother her, to let her come talk to me when she's ready, but I don't know when that would happen... and I need to talk to her anyway. I'm in her body, so she is in mine, and my body is going to need to feed soon. I'm not really sure what to do.
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I do not mean to give the impression that I doubt his abilities, but my caste has some.. peculiarities.
[She sighs, then shifts the feed to a private one.]
Rin, I am what you might know as a vampire. It is different for my species than for humans, but there are some similarities.
[video]
Ah... I can see how that would make things difficult. [And unfortunate.]
But.. considering current circumstances, perhaps it would be best to speak to her and hope that she is able to approach this in a mature manner.
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[vaguely terrifying]
awkward.
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I'll... try that. I really don't have any other options that I could find acceptable anyway. I would expect her to be able to hold such a conversation... but to be honest, she's almost nothing like the girl I used to know. Then again, I've been here for most of a sweep since then, and she lived out a sweep and a half with me before coming here. I really can't expect to know her like I used to.
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That is a kind way of describing it. I will inform him, of course, and I have fed recently so the hunger should not be a problem, assuming that this lasts only a week.
But.. now perhaps you understand why I would wish for you to watch him.
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[Rin lets out a huff, rubbing at the base of an ear thoughtfully. It wasn't something he expected to have to deal with, but given that this is Vatheon... well, he's not that weirded out by it.]
It lasted a week last time, so yeah. I'm sure we can get through this.
[video]
Surely there is still something in her that you remember? People change, that is true, but there may be some small thing that you still recognise. Perhaps that would be a place to start, if you wish to get to know her again.
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There might be... I haven't gotten to talk with her much at all. I... want to get to know her again. I want to be her friend. I just hope that her relationship with me doesn't prevent that.
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The first step, perhaps, is telling her this? You may find that you want the same things, if how you were before is something that you cannot return to.
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That sounds like the only real course of-
[She's cut off by a text notification on her SFC, the sound of which is just picked up by the device's mic.]
Oh. She just sent me a message. Advice on what to do about this hangover, and... it seems she's come to the same conclusion regarding my body's feeding schedule. I think we're going to have to meet up...
[video]
Ah, I understand, of course. We must speak again at a later date. Good luck, dear.