Envy (
exeggutorhead) wrote2011-10-10 08:50 pm
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24th Transformation [video/text]
[When the video feed first comes on, the only thing visible is the face of a Lucario and the ceiling fan right behind her head. Not for long, though, as the Pokemon makes a satisfied sound at having gotten the Gear on and turns it around towards the window. Envy's sitting in a chair next to it--a loose definition of 'sitting', with one knee up and the other leg loosely crossed behind it-- and leaning his elbow on the sill. One cheek is resting against his fist, giving viewers a good view of the other side of his face, which is sporting a fair sized bruise. There are other bruises visible on his arms, souveniers from the fighting tournament. It looks like he's dragged a blanket off of one of the room's beds and draped it over his back and hanging off one shoulder. Outside is nothing but gray drizzle and buildings, but anyone familiar with Olivine might notice that he's back there and no longer in Goldenrod. Envy doesn't seem to notice he's being filmed, because his focus is shifting between the tower of coins he's building on the sill and the nasty weather outside. He's looking bored and restless as hell, wearing a petulant frown more suited to a little kid than a centuries old homunculus.]
[He places the last available coin on top of the wobbly tower, looks it over for a few moments, and then flicks it over, the coins rolling and bouncing onto the floor with a clatter. He looks mildly pleased at the small act of destruction, continuing to knock over what remains of the base until there aren't two coins left on top of each other. But it's a short lived distraction, and then he's left with frowning out the window with the universal expression of 'screw this weather' on his face. But there's something a little thoughtful about it, too.]
A year isn't that long, not even one in this place. It's not that big a surprise. Keep me here ten, Johto, then maybe I'll be impressed.
Heh. [He rubs his temples, looking some combination of frustrated and amused.] Long enough to make everything really damn complicated, though.
[What he says next is mumbled, quietly enough that it would be difficult to catch all of what he's saying.] I really hate being human.
[His restlessness finally getting the better of him (he can only look out a window for so long before he completely loses interest), he gets to his feet and starts to turn, and that's when the Lucario decides that maybe she ought to turn it off before she gets caught messing around with the 'Gear again, and the feed ends.]
[TEXT locked to Lust, Tulio, France, and Miguel, sent a few minutes later]
Hey, where are you?
[He places the last available coin on top of the wobbly tower, looks it over for a few moments, and then flicks it over, the coins rolling and bouncing onto the floor with a clatter. He looks mildly pleased at the small act of destruction, continuing to knock over what remains of the base until there aren't two coins left on top of each other. But it's a short lived distraction, and then he's left with frowning out the window with the universal expression of 'screw this weather' on his face. But there's something a little thoughtful about it, too.]
A year isn't that long, not even one in this place. It's not that big a surprise. Keep me here ten, Johto, then maybe I'll be impressed.
Heh. [He rubs his temples, looking some combination of frustrated and amused.] Long enough to make everything really damn complicated, though.
[What he says next is mumbled, quietly enough that it would be difficult to catch all of what he's saying.] I really hate being human.
[His restlessness finally getting the better of him (he can only look out a window for so long before he completely loses interest), he gets to his feet and starts to turn, and that's when the Lucario decides that maybe she ought to turn it off before she gets caught messing around with the 'Gear again, and the feed ends.]
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Hey, where are you?
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[When she does, it's with a small smile.]
Happy Anniversary.
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[But he guesses it wasn't anything particularly embarrassing, aside from being caught talking to thin air. He's just...not going to draw attention to that. So he'll return her smile with a half grin.]
It's been an interesting year.
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[Don't worry, she doesn't care that you were talking to yourself. IT HAPPENS.]
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You know, that makes it a year since we met, too.
[It's an interesting thing for him, to know people that long when they aren't other homunculi or long term targets.]
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... 'A year'?
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[Envy doesn't see much point in being polite to strangers unless he wants something from them.]
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That's a long time.
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yeah I'm still here
[Yay for typing and walking at the same time. Envy opens the room door and looks out into the hallway for France.]
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Welcome back!
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Uh, heading to the inn. Did you just get back from that fighting thing?
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Did I miss anything?
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Doubt it. Nothing really happens here, you know.
So how did you do? Last?
[Actually doesn't think so, but dryly teasing Envy must always be done.]
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Just outside of town, close to the inn.
How have you been doing? [What do you mean he's trying to make up for being a sourpuss to Envy for many many months]
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Fine. I won some matches in the fighting tournament. [Actually he only won one of them but he doesn't have to tell anyone that.]
I just got flown back in, so I'm at the inn now. [Pause. He's not sure if he wants to ask, but he is really bored...] What are you doing?
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[Miguel is Friend To All Living Things and Envy is nowadays included in the All Living Things-list]
Oh, just training my Pokémon. Sparring them against each other. [A moment of silence as he ponders whether to ask or to not ask if he wants to join in]
Most of them are pretty tired by now but Tiburra could go a few matches more. [Well that's.. kind of an invitation.]
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[He takes a moment to think about how to properly respond to Envy's statement, only to be surprised by that last comment - one so quiet he's not sure he heard it correctly. It sounded like this man just commented on being human. But if that's the case...]
[Well, there are several Homunculi he doesn't know about.]
You're not impressed that this place pulled you from Amestris? [The comment is rather light-hearted and Archer continues quickly.] It's been quite some time. How have you been? Did you participate in that tournament? [That would explain the bruises.]
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I'll admit that part's impressive, but there have been people here longer than me. I don't think I'll count its hold on me especially noteworthy until it's been longer than just that.
I've been doing alright, the tournament was a good distraction. There's not much chance to fight for ourselves here without calling down that joke of a police force. What about you? [AKA, do you still believe the total lies he tossed at you?]
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No, I suppose there isn't. [Not that he'd be interested in picking fights anyway, he's a pencil-pusher for a reason!] I've been doing quite well; again, thank you for the information. [Yep, still totally in denial!]
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Food just doesn't fall from the sky here, but if it did, I wouldn't be surprised given this place's penchant for the extraordinary. [ The scathing tone is incredibly obvious. ]
Do you need anything?
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Not really, but I did just get back into town.
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Oh? Where, exactly? I'll meet you there, soon.
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{And she pauses for a moment.}
...you're not the only one who misses their original form.
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[He nods, letting out a small, frustrated sigh.] You heard that, huh?
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{She gives him a rueful smile.} Unfortunately, the whole network did.
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