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?

Comments

[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.

[key_illusion]

If you say so... [He'll get to work then, dipping his paintbrush into the ink and carefully writing the runes on her neck.]

To activate, I think it'd be a lot like the gods' powers.

[nukeoleptic]

[ She hums softly, trying not to squirm when he starts writing on her neck. ]

You think so? I can't really figure out what their scope is.

[key_illusion]

Not like that, I meant the gods' powers as in the ones they gave us. [He's pulling away to check his work and then capping the vial.]

Done.

[nukeoleptic]

Oh! Oops, sorry, I didn't think about it like that.

[ She reaches up, hand hovering over her neck, resisting the urge to touch it. ]

The paint feels weird.

[key_illusion]

Growing gills will probably feel weirder. [Just grabbing her hand to pull it back down.]

Try activating it.

[nukeoleptic]

Shouldn't I be closer to the water before I do?

[ She lowers her hand, though, dropping it to her lap. ]

[key_illusion]

Well, I was planning on picking you up and throwing you in, but sure. Let's get closer.

[Even if he doesn't want to get closer, he's only doing so for science. Er, magic.]

[nukeoleptic]

Yeah, right! We're the same size, you're not gonna go tossing me anywhere.

[ But she sticks her tongue out at him, heading to the edge of the water. ]

1/2

[key_illusion]

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[key_illusion]

You make it sound like I'm a weakling.

[Rude, Jade.]

[nukeoleptic]

[ She grins at him. ]

You know I don't think that. So.. into the water with me?

[key_illusion]

Yup, just don't get your neck wet until you activate. And DON'T splash me. [Still vaguely afraid of water.]