[Video] 08 Feathers

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

[It looks like the Strider residence has adopted a new bird into their family. A cockatiel is resting on Davesprite's shoulder, looking very pleased with itself.]

I found him in my room flying about like a little asshole. I can only guess that it was either Dirk or Bro who was the culprit in this case. Whichever one of you did it, fuck you, too.

[He doesn't really seem terribly angry about it, just slightly annoyed as he rubs the bird's beak.]

Anyway, his name's Pájaro. He likes listening to Spanish and his favorite treat is a green grape, but he'll go for a red one if it's offered. His favorite song is the Tetris theme. Oh, and someone taught him to bite if anyone says kiss twice. So don't do it.

[Locked to: Bro, Dirk, Nanaki, Leo, Rose, Death the Kid, John, Roxy, Jade]

There is, surprisingly enough, an actual point to this post. Call the SWAT team, Davesprite has a point to make holy shit. Who knew I had it in me?

[He shifts a little, steeling himself for what he's about to say and most likely for the teasing he's about to subject himself to.]

So...I have a girlfriend. Nanaki Bekku. And we've been going out for a little over a month or two, now.

[THERE HE SAID IT IT'S OUT IN THE OPEN HE'S DONE]

Comments

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[findsrisks]

[TRYING HER BEST NOT TO CRACK A SMILE AT SUDDENLY BURD. But it is adorable, even if she couldn't hope to pronounce that name correctly.

The rest makes her blink in surprise, though.]

Has it really been two months already?

[locked]

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

[Bird the bird living with a bird sprite.]

Probably more like one, but I might as well freak them out by throwing out that two. Feels like longer.

[locked]

[findsrisks]

It feels like time has been flying by anyway, so I bet it's been two months without us realizing it.

How did they react?

Audio

[circumsutus]

If anyone says "kiss kiss"? [Is that a 30-year-old man attempting to get the bird to bite Davesprite? Yes, yes it is.]

Audio

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

[To be fair, his own 30-something-year-old brother/guardian does the same thing.

The last thing Stein will see is the cockatiel turning into a furious blur of grey and Davesprite shutting off the SFC for a few moments. He comes back with audio rather than video.]

I think that answers your question elegantly and adequately. He's in the cage, so don't bother with a second try.

Audio

[circumsutus]

[Why are 30-something-year-old men so immature.]

Impressive. You might be able to weaponize that habit someday.

Audio

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

Yeah, and I know just who will be the first to test it on.

[He will find you, Stein, goddamn it!]

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[circumsutus]

Bro?

[Locked | Audio]

[stridercentric]

Dibs on being maid of honor. Fucking dibs right here. And you've got my word I won't weep too loudly during the ceremony.

You're welcome, by the way.

[Locked | Audio]

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

And here I was, thinking that you might want to be my escort down the aisle to hand me off. Guess I'll just have to see if Harley will do it with your heart set on it. Or maybe Dirk.

I'll take care of him like he's my own son.

[Locked | Audio]

[stridercentric]

Naw, man. Maid of Honor is a much better title to have. Means I get to plan the ceremony and shit like that. Don't you worry about seating arrangements, I'll make sure to put people who hate each other's guts on the same table.

[pranksterheir]

Pajaro? Is that supposed to mean something in Spanish?

And congratulations. [He's not sure what else to say to that. What else, what else, what else... Uuuuuh, what about:] Thanks for telling me. [He doesn't even know who that is, oops.]

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

It means bird. I basically named him Bird. Perfect excuse to throw some Bambi jokes at Dirk.

[He's the best bird bro.]

Figured you deserved to know. You'll meet her at some point. Count on it.

[pranksterheir]

Bird the bird owned by Davebird? [Snickers a little.]

Okay, I will do my best not to scare her away. [Teases.]

[stubbornskeptic]

Hoo hoo, that's a slightly mean prank to pull, but I have to say I enjoy it ever so slightly.
I hope he does more than nip at you, though.
Can he actually sing the Tetris theme?

private thing i guess!!!

[oceanbreasts]

Oh my god bird bro, really? Tell me all about her. What's she like? How'd you meet? How many cute dates have you taken her on?

[ SHE'S SO HAPPY FOR YOU ]

Forever private~

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

We met...God, feels like we've known each other for a long ass time. I think our first meeting was when I put up that PSA on a pissed off Jade. Just one official date and a couple unofficial ones, I guess.

[He's purposefully saved the first question for last. Davesprite pauses a moment before he answers it, though.]

She's...a person I can admire and respect. She's got courage and strength in spades. Nanaki's also kind and cheerful, so it's really not hard to like her or be friends with her.

[locked]

[shippingmath]

Jesus dicks, dude, being informed around the time it happened would have been nice.
Amazingly, you would not have been met with disapproval.
It's not my brotherly obligation to threaten anyone who thinks they are good enough to go for a Strider.
In fact, it's my prerogative to congratulate you for it.

[And tease him to hell and back, but that's going on hold, and here's why.]

However, in an amazing instance of coincidence, you're not the only one who's had a hookup.
I've got a boyfriend, his name's Leo.

[And this is why he didn't use voice- it would have been impossible to remain nonchalant.]

[locked]

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

it escaped my mind stfu
plus i was getting back at jade for not telling me about her own boyfriend status and as such i thought it appropriate to not inform the rest of you along with her

[There's a small pause.]

its about fucking time
god i thought i was going to have to sit here for a whole year drowning in your oh we like each other but were too shy to admit it phase of the relationship
drastic measures wouldve been taken in that case

[locked]

[shippingmath]

Tsk tsk, bro. Beginner's mistake. Never lump all your grudges together.
Like there's something you couldn't work out with me in a proper strife.

And just how much did you have to sit through instead?

[super serious private times]

[spacecase]

[Jade's a mite conflicted on if this is a good sign or a signal of inevitable "oh boy gonna be a big flighty bird-douche again" happening with this Nanaki girl, but...if he found someone special here, maybe--?

Yeah she shouldn't be doubtful.]

Cool beans, Robin. You'd better not give her any shit, or try to steal her shiny things.

[all these private times]

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

[Not that Davesprite can blame her with his current track record.]

She'd probably give my shit right back at double what I gave her. And, hey, I always warn about the shiny things.

[He hesitates a moment before deciding he might as well throw it out there.]

Uh...if you wanna talk to her about...you know, what happened between the two of us, I'd be fine with that. Or I could, but not without your permission and all.

[privacy 5ever aw yiss]

[spacecase]

...[Wow that.

Sort of punched her in the gut, if the pained look was any indication.]

Oh my god, Davesprite...I--I would never do something like that, it's none of my business what sorts of relationships you have now. I mean, I never told Ryuuji about what happened with us...

[She swallows, trying to clear the sudden lump in her throat.]

You really hurt me, but that is my issue to work past, it is not yours or Nanaki's to bear.

[cawcawmthrfckrs]

[Davesprite's failing a bit at not looking guilty. Why is apologizing and owning up so damn hard?]

Like hell it's not my issue. I'm the one who fucked it up to begin with. I just...

[He stops and then sighs in mild frustration at himself.]

I thought I was saving you from a bigger hurt and that you'd be happier with Dave rather than me.

[spacecase]

[A sigh, her eyes fall shut and she pushes down her glasses to rub at the bridge of her nose.]

From what I saw of Dave...no, I would not have been. If we are going by comparing ability to be serious and emotional resonance. --Not that you can't be serious, you just...didn't act like it. [Jade figures it was just a front for all the emotional things he's going through from being from a doomed timeline.]

I mean, it's not like I expected us to stay together forever, that's stupid, we're fucking teenagers--and we've got a whole hell of a lot more to do right now back at home!

[But now she's rambling, making a spectacle of herself and her feelings when really there is something logical to be found at the core of Stupid Highschool Bullshit.

Well she imagines it's bullshit that's stupid and can be found in a highschool setting, she's never actually been to one.]

You didn't...fuck it up, I mean...what do you want me to say? "Yeah, Davesprite, you should never be in a relationship because you really hurt your first girlfriend's feelings"--you don't stop building just because your pieces fall down! If there is some way to move forward, you move forward, you keep fighting and do what makes you happy!