10th Card ♛ Video

[key_illusion]

[The feed starts out with ??? giving a rather clumsy looking smile to the--

Haha, who are we kidding. ??? would never make a video with his face included on purpose.

Nope, it's actually a view of the sunrise from what seems to be on top of a building. Only ???'s hand is visible with glowing runes on the back: the source of the light that's gathered at his fingertips which he's writing in the air with. The bright letters remain in the air once he's done.]

Hey.

I need a volunteer to test out some runes for me.

It might be dangerous, but I'm sure it won't do much.

I'll pay you and teach you some more if you want to learn.

Also the same goes for someone to teach me how to use a bow.

I'll be updating the runes book at the magic guild.

There's some you'll have to come to me to learn.

[A pause before he keeps writing:]

Which do you like better: sunsets or sunrises?

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[nukeoleptic]

[ Yup. She's pretty chilly, dressed in her swimsuit and a coat, but she comes trotting up to him with Becquerel regardless. ]

Hi! I found you.

[key_illusion]

Hi... [Much more distracted by the dog than to think about the runes at the moment.]

So this is Bec, huh? Where's Osiris?

[nukeoleptic]

Asleep in the corner, like the big dumb lazy lump he is. He takes after Draco.

[ It's said so, so fondly, though. ]

[key_illusion]

I'm pretty sure your boyfriend would take offense to that.

[Even if she says it like that, he still needs to make a jab.]

[nukeoleptic]

I don't remember saying he was my boyfriend!

[ SAID JUST A LITTLE TOO QUICKLY. ]

[key_illusion]

But you're not denying he is. [A knowing smile right back at her.]

[nukeoleptic]

Did I think it too loudly?

[ She doesn't seem upset at the thought of his reading her mind anymore, at least. ]

[key_illusion]

No, I'm not even using Telepathy right now. [That's a relief though.]

Draco told me, anyways.

[nukeoleptic]

Well.. I don't mind you knowing. Honestly, I'm kind of glad. Keeping this a secret is hard!

[ She flops onto the seat next to him. ]

[key_illusion]

Why're you trying then? [Even if he has a guess...Sollux an Davesprite, right?]

[nukeoleptic]

[ Davesprite knows and approves! ]

Sollux. Things will always be weird with him, I think.

[key_illusion]

Can't help you much there. Although you and Euri have taught me that romance is pretty stupid and makes people do weird things.

[At least he's being truthful...?]

[nukeoleptic]

[ Pffthaha okay she cracks up visibly at that. Jade isn't offended- simply amused. ]

That is the most accurate description of romance I have ever heard. Good job, Sunny.

[key_illusion]

Thanks, I learned from the best. [He'll chuckle a little, shaking his head.] But at least you got together with Draco. I can work with him. Euri, on the other hand-- I need to watch out for her, I think.

[nukeoleptic]

I honestly can't imagine anyone wanting to work with Draco. But-- really? Who is she seeing?

[key_illusion]

I like Draco. He's interesting. [When he's spilling his guts or ???'s listening in on his thoughts.] We're a lot alike too.

Not seeing, but trying for. [His smile is vaguely pissed off all at once.] She likes one of the most idiotic person I've ever texted with.

[nukeoleptic]

You and Draco both try really hard sometimes to hide how nice you are.. I can see that. And.. um. Are you allowed to say who?

[key_illusion]

Yeah...We're both too nice for our own good. [That's both sarcasm and a bit of truth considering what they're both hiding.]

If I tell you, you can't make it obvious that you know to Euri, okay? [Not that he cares too much about telling.]

[nukeoleptic]

You are, sometimes. I used to think Draco was a jerk, but if you watch him with Osiris..

[ She trails off and smiles. ]

I promise I won't make it obvious.

[key_illusion]

Animals are easier to deal with than people. [Cows, Jade, cows...]

You know that idiot who goes around the Network talking about mutants and wanting to kill the gods? That guy. His name is John, but he goes by Pyro.

[nukeoleptic]

And Euri is seeing him? Yikes. I mean, I can't really cast stones.. my boyfriend is a giant butt. But I'm glad you're there to look out for her.

[key_illusion]

I don't know. I think they might have gone on a date, but I have no clue if they're actually "dating".

[He sighs, running a hand through his hair.] She better get a clue, but she seems to be attracted to bad people.

[nukeoleptic]

Euri's not a dumb girl, Sunny. I'm sure she has her reasons. [ But she flashes a smile at him. ] So.. gills, right?

[key_illusion]

[Then they'll have to disagree because ??? thinks Euri is being very dumb about Pyro.]

Right. I'm going to have to paint the arrays on your neck. [He pulls out a vial of ink and paintbrush from his hoodie's pocket.]

Bec won't bite me if I do that, right?

[nukeoleptic]

[ She shakes her head and then tilts it to the side, pulling her hair behind her to expose the skin. ]

Nope! He's a good boy.