third wing Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ video

[fluturi]

[There's a very, very tall man on your video today, Asgard. A man in a bright purple suit, and sunglasses even though there's no sun to be seen, what with the oncoming winter weather.]

Yeah, so I don't do this often, the posting thing, I mean, but I felt like something needed to be said.

[And he holds up his clasped hands, opening them slightly- inside them is a colorless butterfly, flapping it's wings feebly.]

Since it's pretty much a given we are going to be stuck here for a while long, possibly forever because life hates us, I've figured I ought to do something with my time about the insect population, considering winter's coming and all.

That's right, insects. Because at least these things are way more deserving of my help than humans are. So, here's the deal! I'm going to be creating one of those...what are they called, butterfly houses? And you bring me any butterflies or moths you have hanging around your place. Consider it a nice little donation to the cause, alright? And I don't know, I'll do something like not insult you for 24 hours. That's a pretty good deal, take advantage of it.

[A pause as he frowns at the camera.]

However...if you bring me any dead butterflies or moths, I'll seriously punch you in the face. They have to be alive. Don't test me, okay?

...

And if anyone actually knows how to create a butterfly house in the first place, that would be kind of helpful too.

Comments

[samantha_grey]

Purely tactics, yeah. The price's way too high by my book, but it does make me tougher.

[fluturi]

Oh? What's the price, then?

[samantha_grey]

I go completely psychotic once in a while. Lovely little downside there for one.

[fluturi]

[NICK SHOWS HIS SYMPATHIES IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE:]

That...sucks.

[a master at showing sympathy, he is]

Can't you just take a chill pill for that?

[samantha_grey]

Currently doing that. It's working so far, but I'm not the optimistic sort who thinks these things will always work until they actually do.

...it tastes fucking god-awful.

[fluturi]

Hey, if it helps you, the taste would be like the last thing to complain about.

But...you don't think it'll work, like you said. But have you had another psychotic episode since then, or what?

[samantha_grey]

I'm a pessimist, what can I say? For now it's working. I just don't trust it to stick indefinitely is all.

[fluturi]

Pessimists live shorter lives, it's a proven fact. Just letting you know.

[samantha_grey]

Another upside to being a pessimist then. I'd wondered what the other positives were.

[fluturi]

So, dying early is a positive for you? Wow. Not exactly Ms Sunshine, are you?

[samantha_grey]

Yeah, there's all kinds of reasons they put me in Hel. Really, though, it would be nice if death actually stuck. I wouldn't mind a long life, if I just stayed dead at the end.

[fluturi]

Oh, that house? Yeah, I've hear some stuff about that...and I'm guessing this is your way of telling me you're immortal.

[samantha_grey]

No, I've died before. I just... don't stay dead. I don't know if I could die of old age or not yet. It's complicated.

[fluturi]

Like, you come back to life after you die?

...Don't tell me you're a zombie on top of the demon stuff, too.

[samantha_grey]

No, living, breathing. New body. No brains. I can pretend to be a vampire if you want, but I don't generally do that. I just... get brought back.

So, yeah, the whole 'come back from the dead' part of this place? Does not surprise me nearly as much as it did some.

[fluturi]

But like, who brings you back? Because a whole lot of scientists would be crying bloody murder if you just stood up immediately after you died.

I mean, do you really even die if you're just brought back right after it happens?

[samantha_grey]

My father. I think I might have mentioned having daddy issues in the past. And trust me, I die. You really don't want to debate terms on this.

[fluturi]

Wow, he must like you a real whole lot if he keeps you around. Though I guess calling you a daddy's girl would make you punch my face in, right?

Fine, fine. It just sounds confusing, and frankly, I don't like leaving any stone unturned.

[samantha_grey]

No, it would make me claw your eyes out if you meant it seriously. And yes, it is confusing... and I lived it.

[fluturi]

Well, good to know, as I do like my eyes very much.

You should write a memoir or something. I bet all the misunderstood people with death problems would want to read it.

[samantha_grey]

A lot of people like them. They have their good days and bad days. I think I'll skip the memoirs if it's all the same to you, but maybe someone'll make a fortune that way one day.

[fluturi]

Hey, what's stopping you from getting a fortune now? Too much angst on your part, I'm guessing?

[samantha_grey]

Never said I'm not possibly getting filthy stinking rich, but not with a memoirs. I'm more the 'brew potions' sort of person. Money's better.

[fluturi]

Money is always better, but...what sort of potions would get you stinkin' rich, if you don't mind me wondering?

[samantha_grey]

Stuff to boost your stamina so you can use you powers for longer? Kinda like drinking coffee only for the powers the gods give you. Curse protection amulets. The locals love those things. I make decent poultices too. A little better than regular medicine, but not quite as fast or good as the magic people can work.

That... and weirder stuff.