5 ♐ Video ♐ Serious McSeriousface

[aim_exorable]

[Well, that certainly is Darkleer appearing on the screen today. You would think him of all people would want to avoid showing up on the network with the thought bubbles running about. His is even right behind him, floating serenely. It's not shaped like some others may be. In fact, it's square, relatively flat, and almost seems like a window of some sort. Huh.]

[It soon becomes obvious that he's not worried because the thought window is certainly a busy little bee. Even as he pulls away from the SFC he's placed on his workbench, it's already flashing with images, all crowded against one another. Wires, motors, gears and pistons and mathematical equations of all sorts. They're stringed and pulled together, solving more than just one invention, more than one idea that he is mulling over and trying to piece together in his mind. Schematics. It's all schematics.]

[Settling himself, Darkleer adjusts his shades- still the same cheap ones he's been wearing since he gave the Psiioniic his original pair- and begins to quietly speak.]

I normally do not indulge in video, but something seems that for some reason, the buttons on my communicator have yet to work. It is going to take a while to fix them properly, so I decided that I would simply make a post now.

[In one corner of the thought window, another schematic is being made, the lines in blue. It looks like a large bird of some kind, but it disappears from view quick enough.]

The last time I contacted the network, it was to discuss a way of learning more about this place. In one of the conversations I had, we discussed about the invasions Vatheon is occasionally prone to. It was agreed that multiple safehouses set across the bubble.

[If one is looking closely, behind all the ideas and inventions and schematics that is in Darkleer's mind, they could possibly see a map of Vatheon.]

When I say 'multiple' safehouses, I do not mean every second building, nor do I mean a fortified fortress. But it would be ill advised to have merely one safehouse. What if someone is on an entirely different level of the city, after all?

I would like input on this idea.

[Encrypted to the Vatheon Defense Force]

After recent events that have been occurring, particularly to individuals that I know, I would like to offer some assistance. While normally the residents of this city are more or less... peaceful, I have noticed an increase, however brief, in dangerous individuals coming to the city. Their targets are not always able to use their communication device to contact help.

I'd like to discuss a solution I have in mind. Preferably with those in charge, but I believe the rest of you should have your own say as well.

[Two new images in the thought window: one dissecting an intricate mechanical bug and another of, strangely enough, a bow and arrow.]

[Encrypted to Dualscar.]

[Darkleer pause for a moment, a bit awkward before clearing his throat.]

If you are not busy with other matters, sir, I believe we should speak. Preferably in person.

[The image of the mechanical bug from before is made a bit more obvious amongst everything else, the wings color-coded, strangely enough, in orange as more details are put into them, constantly being rearranged and configured to Darkleer's liking.]

Comments

[Video/private]

[rebull]

I can ask! Any opportunity to meet new people too.

[Video/private]

[aim_exorable]

Well... It certainly would make things easier...

[Video/private]

[rebull]

Permission to ask then?

[Grin.]

[Video/private]

[aim_exorable]

Just please do not be explicit. I would rather not have my, ahem, private affairs spread all about the city.

[Video/private]

[rebull]

All right. I'll be sure to be discreet.

But, that's for another time. I do believe we were talking about something else? Uh, before all this planning talk.

[Video/private]

[aim_exorable]

Hmm? Oh, that's right, we were discussing the differences between our curses, weren't we?

[Swing and miss.]

I still find myself very curious about yours, you know. I believe I am at something of an unfair advantage, considering you can see mine.

[Video/private]

[rebull]

[ }:| ]

Uh, right. ...I guess if you want to see mine? [Since they're not talking about underground caverns anymore.]

[Summoner moves the camera, allowing it to see it shot up and cracked orb screen of a thought bubble. Currently it just looks like a blank screen, as if on a television.]

[Video/private]

[aim_exorable]

Does it produce an image when it makes the noise as well, or is it simply auditory?

[He just finds it all very interesting okay!!]

[Video/private]

[rebull]

No, well, not like yours? It makes like... this box thing.

Uh... Here.

[And with that, you hear that familiar sound and see a box appears with the statement, "Achievement Unlocked: Thought about a large number of aquatic wingbeasts."]

It's... yeah.

[Video/private]

[aim_exorable]

Achievement...?

[Darkleer shakes his head with a wry grin.]

It must think quite low of you if it is an achievement to think.

[Video/private]

[rebull]

Uh, yeah, it does it for ...a lot of things, so I've spent time controlling it. Still, it does seem to be mocking everything I say.

["Achievement Unlocked: Isn't an idiot."]

...

[Video/private]

[aim_exorable]

[Sorry, Summoner.]

[Just.]

[Snickering.]

[Video/private]

[rebull]

["Achievement Unlocked: Not appreciating current asinine snickering at his general person."]

It's not funny.

[Video/private]

[aim_exorable]

You wouldn't think it so.

[Smiiiirk. Just leaning forward with his hand on his cheek.]

However, from my point of view, it is quite hilarious.

[Video/private]

[rebull]

[Stare.]

[Yeah, no, wait he should probably talk so he doesn't think anythin-

"Achievement Unlocked: Realizes he should speak in order to stop any further achievements from appearing."]

Fuckin'... fuck. [Growls, shoving and hitting at the bubble, but yep, it's just... there. Some sounds of claws hitting glass but that's it. It was better when they weren't talking about the dumb thing, then Summoner could focus.]

[Video/private]

[aim_exorable]

[More snickering.]

If that is what shows up, I wonder what would happen if I began to truly tease you.

[Video/private] -> [Audio/Private]

[rebull]

[His expression suddenly looks terrified and he scrambles to shut off video as quickly as possible.]

[Bing.... bing.]

No, that is not a thing we are doing.

[Bing.]

[Video/private]

[aim_exorable]

[Darkleer just continues to smirk and stare at the camera. Meanwhile, in the bubble?]

[Enjoy seeing the way your face flushes and how embarrassed you get when Darkleer starts reciting poetry to you, Summoner. Oh, memories!]

[Audio/private]

[rebull]

Okay, I think, you should stop thinking about that, uh, that, as in... Just, Stop it.

This isn't at all humorous in any way, at all!

[...bing.]

[Audio/private]

[aim_exorable]

Hmmmm, no, I don't think so.

[Remember that time he had you pinned against the table, Summoner? And you were covering your face with your hands?]

[Darkleer does?]

[Audio/private]

[rebull]

I think I should talking to you, probably. I'm going to just get more uncomfortable.

[Whine...]

[video/private]

[aim_exorable]

Fine, fine.

[One last snicker before the bubble goes back to its usual business.]

I can't let you get one over me all the time, you know.

[Audio/Private]

[rebull]

[A very bull like snort and the sounds of feet stomping and readjusting as he moves in his chair.]

...True, I uh, I guess.

[Audio/Private]

[aim_exorable]

Exactly.

How have your wings been doing?

[Audio/Private]

[rebull]

Oh, uh, really good actually! Despite my fears they're healing well and I'm not having trouble at all, even with more complicated aerial practices.