1st record | April 30th; Video

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[The video switches on to show two color coded teens, one dressed in all red with a cape and awesome shades (with two bottles of apple juice, one in his hand and the other waiting at his side) and the other in all blue with a ridiculously long hood. The red one seems somewhere between totally chill and mildly unnerved while the blue one looks rather pleased and amused.]

Okay we've got a few problems here but the most serious one is someone please tell us we're not the only ones who can see that the sun is looking back at us. Is that like a sun or a giant rock with teeth waiting to eat us like wow that planet sure looks tasty better not eat the middle its too spicy but the north would be an awesome icy snack.

It's like big brother is watching you all the time. Or big sister. Is the sun a girl or a boy? Does anyone know?

[Dave stops to just stare at John for a moment, just giving him an 'are you fucking serious?' look.]

Dude, it's a rock.

But it has a face!

Male or female would imply it has reproductive parts and that's something I'd really rather not think of thanks. It's pretty creepy as is.

[John pauses with a thoughtful look.]

I wonder if the moon has a face. Maybe one is a boy and one is a girl and asteroids are their babies. I wonder if the asteroids have faces?

Wow. Ok, yeah. We're moving onto more important matters now, topic over.

[John rolls his eyes at Dave, he's no fun. He then turns back to the camera with an intrigued look on his face.]

What did that guy mean, I turn into a weapon? How can you turn into a weapon? I'm a human!

[Dave looks like he could care less, though there's a hint of curiosity there as he takes a drink of his juice.]

Yeah, that's pretty much all we need to know since the creepy dude filled us in on the other shit. I've got my AJ now, I'm good.

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[thorny]

[she relaxes minutely, pulls the communicator away to type up a reply. she doesn't trust voice right now.]

I'd be wary of asking a public forum about intimate details regarding the celestial bodies and their amorous habits. It's practically begging for someone to supply amusing but false information.

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you know between the drooling and the bleeding and the spying on you while you change in your window id kind of like some false info right about now
sup lalonde
where the hell are you

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[thorny]

Be careful what you wish for. Imagination is a terrifyingly strong aspect to wield, even when the truth is a bit stranger than usual.

At home, summoning a minor demon in my bathtub with the newest tome of ancient and foul magicks that I purchased at the bookstore; I'm taking a break from knitting for the moment and wanted something light to amuse myself with. Why?

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cause i need to know what address to send john to when i go meet my bros ai self and maybe him too
egbert hasnt seen you in a while and ill be by once i get my shit settled

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[thorny]

A house call, is it? My goodness, I don't know if I'm ready for company on such short notice. There's just so much to tidy up before you arrive.

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better start cleaning up then
youre not talking your way out of this

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[thorny]

I see that you're far more determined than my feeble powers of persuasion can halt. In that case I ask that you be careful of the bloody pentagram on the floor - it took some time and care to craft.

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ill be sure to watch my step but youll have to make sure john doesnt track dirt over it

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[thorny]

Not to fear, I'm sure I have some oversized socks hanging about that he can borrow.

[pranksterheir]

rose!!!!!

[thorny]

Indeed it is. It's nice to see that your observational skills are as keen as ever, John.

[pranksterheir]

it is so awesome to be able to talk to you again.

[thorny]

My goodness, I never expected to hear such a strongly positive statement uttered in the same breath as conversation with myself. The desert sun must have addled you even more than I initially assumed.

[pranksterheir]

i haven't seen you in two years!
except for a quick moment in a dream bubble.

[thorny]

Ah. You must be a little further along than Jade was the last time she was here.

It's been some time since I've spoken to you as well, but I believe that you're holding the record for longest bout of friendly silence. Congratulations on breaking it all the same.

[pranksterheir]

it was even longer with me and dave. i finally get to meet him! now if only jade were here too, we would all be together again...

[thorny]

We were a complete set here in the city for a time, although considering everything I suppose that doesn't really matter now. I wouldn't hold your breath on a repeat event - BREW has been notoriously stingy with people from our world as of late.

[pranksterheir]

aww, that sucks. well, i'm still going to hope it happens!

[thorny]

And there's no harm in that. It isn't like there's much else to distract you here after the initial adjustment period.

[pranksterheir]

so how have you been, rose?

[thorny]

Tolerable. I've somehow managed to keep myself from slowly losing my mind, which is much more difficult than it seems. But there really hasn't been much of interest to report, I'm afraid.

[this is such a blatant lie, but Rose doesn't see the need to tell John the truth. he doesn't remember any of the pieces he was here for, and even if he did...it's personal. he doesn't need the trouble.]

[pranksterheir]

have you made any new friends here?

[thorny]

I haven't been keeping myself holed up in a dark nest of demonology and blood magic, if that's what you're asking. And I've also been eating healthily and making sure to get proper exercise on a daily basis, before you ask.

[you're sound like a mother, John. it's pretty funny.]

[pranksterheir]

i just don't want you to have been lonely when we weren't here.

[thorny]

[ow, that hurts. it takes her a few more moments than usual to reply, the lie feeling more ponderous than the last.]

Never fear, I was able to muster up some small dregs of pleasantry still dwelling inside my blackened heart and have been quite busy on the social scene.