video / action for anyone in whitewood

[rosewhipmyhair]

[ as the video begins, there's a brief moment where everything is a blur, a sign that whoever has the device is on the move. eventually, the feed stops, and is stopped on a very pissed off fire demon. a little ways behind him is Kurama, who seems just as frustrated at their... situation. ]

Are you capable of reaching it, Hiei?

Hn, of course! I'll snap its wings off if I hav-- [ that sentence goes unfinished as a small fairy swoops down out of nowhere, smacking Hiei in the face. he gives a loud grunt, slightly startled for a moment, but soon enough he recovers, growling as he flares his energy up. ]

If another one of these annoying little shits hits me again, I swear I won't hesitate to burn them alive...-- [ as if on cue, a few more fairies appear, smacking and yanking at the smaller demon's head. he gives a shout, growling and swatting at them away. the fairies are persistent, though, and after a few failed attempts at getting them away, Kurama quickly enters the picture once more, struggling to help get the fairies off him as well... at least until Hiei's energy rises again. ]

Hiei, stop. You'll burn this entire village! [ unfortunately Hiei doesn't seem to be listening, as he readies to fling fire at the nearest fairy. Kurama pulls him back, effectively stopping him from continuing, though, soon enough, there's the sound of a mischievous giggle from off screen. the two of them glance back up to the video, frowning once again. soon enough, Hiei disappears from his spot, and there's a brief yelp before the feed rapidly shifts and eventually ends.

(anyone who's nearby to witness that entire episode will see Hiei coming close to slicing the fairy in half) ]

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[yuukaihan]

[He usually stays off the network - checks it every so often to see if there's any useful information, but rarely replies. After all, what good is a thief if everyone knows his name and face? But this makes no sense - he's not even in Whitewood, and he certainly doesn't know the other person in this video. In fact, he spends several minutes just staring at the screen in disbelief before he can even bring himself to type out a quick response.]

Who are you? What are you trying to accomplish?

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[jaganshi]

[ Hi, this little shit is feeling petulant today. Blame the faeries. ]
What the hell does it matter to you? Who are you?

[Text]

[yuukaihan]

[He's not feeling much better, seeing someone with his name and face and voice on his video screen.]

Not you.

[Text]

[jaganshi]

Demanding answers without even showing your face? Quaint.

[Text] there's going to be a million threadjacks from me, oops

[rosewhipmyhair]

Hiei, stop.

[Text]

[jaganshi]

Why, Kurama? Some fool just can't come on here and demand information out of us while hiding behind this stupid machine.

[Text]

[rosewhipmyhair]

If my suspicion is right, then there is a valid reason for them to...

[Text]

[jaganshi]

And what is that, exactly?

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[rosewhipmyhair]

[ THERE'S NO POINT IN MAKING IT PRIVATE BECAUSE YOU'RE RIGHT NEXT TO HIM ]

There was a young woman who responded. She insisted that we knew one another, but as it is, I've never met her. Normally this would be considered to be a mistaken identity, however... it seems the person she had thought I was, was also named Kurama...

[ there's a serious look on his face, mainly because this situation is still so disorienting. ]

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[yuukaihan]

I prefer to think of it as 'cautious'.

[Text]

[jaganshi]

Or cowardly.

[Text]

[yuukaihan]

Your opinions are your own.

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[rosewhipmyhair]

So you are referring to me then. Why exactly do you want to know?

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[yuukaihan]

Is this some kind of trick?

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[rosewhipmyhair]

I assure you there are no tricks.

[Text]

[yuukaihan]

Then you truly are as you seem? There are no disguises, no illusions?

[Text]

[rosewhipmyhair]

None whatsoever.

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[yuukaihan]

[The answer is a long time coming, as he debates his options. But Emanuelle has already spoken to him, apparently, so he supposes the biggest secret here has already been told, and there's not much to lose by switching to video.]

You can understand, then, my discomfort with the situation.

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[petitvoleur]

[She's on the other side of the district from him, currently, but she feels like she should...she doesn't really know, but she wants to make sure he's where he should be. Mostly to reassure herself.]

Have I gone mad?

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[yuukaihan]

Not unless I have, as well.

[Text]

[petitvoleur]

I don't know if that's comforting, or not.

[Text]

[yuukaihan]

Nor do I.

[petitvoleur]

How am I meant to tell you apart?

[An attempt at humor, however weak.]

[yuukaihan]

I can think of several ways. Unless we're similar in more than just the surface.

[Humor and innuendo don't translate very well over text, but he is at least trying to cheer her up.]

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[petitvoleur]

You're incorrigible.

[There's a pause, and then a second message.]

Will you be alright?