Twelve ★ Video, Dated to Post-Fourthwall

[wasthemaster]

[The presence of so many people was more than disconcerting, and Draco's just kind of glad to be rid of everyone. Being away from the distractions of various people (including his family at different ages, Merlin's beard), meant he could finally focus on what he was working on prior to their arrival.

It's pretty early in the morning today but Draco has his camera feed turned on his bracelet. He's in his shop working with some materials that are bubbling in the pot in front of him.]

Never again, gods. Never. Again. I can't believe you let such a mistake occur in the first place…not to mention apparently you forgot some of them. [Here's looking at you, Potter. Get out of Asgard. Now.

Oh well. Adding here, mixing there, and there's a loud pop suddenly. Grinning, he takes a small vial and fills it with his latest potion, using an eyedropper to grab some and squeeze a few drops onto a nearby table.

Bam. Victory! The latest explosion potion works! He''ll just turn his attention back to the video feed, not quite noticing that the rest of the pot's bubbling a little too violently.]

In other news, once again I'm completely brilliant in ways most of you aren't. Excellent. Euri, we've another potion to add to our stock. I finally perfected the formula. So, Asgard. We now offer a small line of offensive potions including explosives. Considering that I've figured out this formula we can work further to create stronger, more powerful potions for the next--

[The problem with brewing potions when you're not entirely stable and happy is that they're sure to backfire on you. It's a precise art with very little room for error. This is the case for Draco Malfoy. He's in the middle of his sentence when there's a series of volatile pops, followed by a loud explosion. The only thing visible on screen is a surprised yell and a cloud of smoke, a wave of acidic yellow liquid bursting from the confines of the pot.

When it clears, the camera feed is static and shows a view of the floor. It's assumed that Draco's lifeless body's laying there despite it not being on screen. The feed shuts off five minutes later and he disappears completely. Oops.]

[ooc: not responding to any tags, but feel free to tag amongst yourselves or whatever if you'd like. Draco's dead for a day and upon returning will have lost his bracelet so ICly he's out of touch for a week or two. Also posting a day early because internet outage at my house.]

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[nukeoleptic]

its his stupid shop
hes not there anymore
the gods put you in their castle when they bring you back to life

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[livedtwice]

How long does it take?

... And why'd he do it so publicly, anyway?

[He realizes there's a sense of agitation in his tone, but he can't help it. Yes, it's text, but still.

But to cover himself a little:]

And you're certain he'll be coming back?

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[nukeoleptic]

yes
the gods bring everyone back here, i have died too
it sucks less than dying at home at least but i really wouldnt recommend either
see that his bracelet is still active??
he will be fine


and he did it publicly because he always brags publicly because hes a dumbass






i thought you didnt like him

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[livedtwice]

Just because I don't like him doesn't mean I want him to die! Do you know what I've gone through to keep him alive before? And what others have done, too?

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[livedtwice]

[Okay, cool it. He is frustrated with Malfoy, and he's frustrated that there is even any implication that he'd want someone to die just because of a petty rivalry.]

But given that he started this whole thing complaining about me still being here like a git, I reckon it's pretty surprising. Even if people come back, that doesn't make dying any easier.

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[nukeoleptic]

sorry
no, really, sorry, i was being mean
i have done everything i can to keep him alive, too
i know hes coming back but its still hard for me to watch


i saw him when he was back in hogwsrts, you i know
i mean, one of his nightmares
when he was cut up in the bathroom
that was just as hard to see, and i couldnt do anything about then either
i have never been good at being helpless
this is fucking hard

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[livedtwice]

... That's a terrible memory to have to see. I understand that it's very difficult feeling helpless. I've been there, too. Honestly, I'm there right now. That's why I wanted to find him. If this power is good for anything, it's for helping injuries, isn't it?

But yeah, this is really hard.

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[nukeoleptic]

he will be back soon

[ or so she thinks. ]

but thank you for worrying
really

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[livedtwice]

Will you—


Do you have company right now?

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[nukeoleptic]

will i what?

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[livedtwice]

"be all right." Stupid question, really. Of course you won't.

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[nukeoleptic]

of course i will
i killed my friend dave back at home
it wasnt my fault but i ended up shooting him a billion times
he came back, too
it just reminds me of this

hes going to be okay and im going to be okay
(alright maybe he wont be okay because im going to beat him up when he gets home but still)

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[livedtwice]

I'm sorry that you hurt a friend like that. Somehow, that sounds worse than dying yourself, but I wouldn't know. So I won't decide that for you.

But if you do beat him up, he'll never let you hear the end of it.

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[nukeoleptic]

good
im never going to let him hear the end of this
were you offering me company?

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[livedtwice]

If you need it, but I'd bet you have actual friends you'd like to see right around now.

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[nukeoleptic]

i think i sort of want to be by myself
but that is still really nice of you to offer
you dont even know me from anyone, thats a very kind thing to do

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[livedtwice]

Well, you're welcome. I just know it's not easy to be alone when you've lost someone. But sometimes you have to be, too.

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[nukeoleptic]

we have two dogs
i am going to train them to bite dracos face while he is gone
it will be a nice surprise for him when he gets back

[ No clearly she is just struggling to figure out a way to lighten the mood. ]

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[livedtwice]

'And that's why I never wanted any bloody dogs, Jade.'

Did he ever tell you about the time that he was rude to a hippogriff?

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[nukeoleptic]

he got me the first dog for christmas
he cant say anything!!

and umm, no
what is a hippogriff?

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[livedtwice]

But does he like it? Will he like it after that?

And a hippogriff has the front legs, head, and wings of an eagle, while having the hind legs of a horse. The thing about hippogriffs is ... they like to be treated politely. They're regal that way. If you're rude to them, that's when you'll be hurt by them.

And, well, that's exactly what happened. He was hurt. Despite the fact that wizards can fix something within hours, he moaned on and on about it for days.

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[nukeoleptic]

draco loves osiris
he lets him sleep with us
and always tries to slip him food from the table at dinner X(
you can barely see the floor sometimes because of all the silly dog toys


and wow
draco being rude :|
what a complete and utter shock!!
i am soooo surprised that he was a butthead to someone or something right now

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[livedtwice]

Do you really need ... that many dog toys? That sounds ...

[A bit excessive. He doesn't say it.]

Right, it's not that surprising. Though I suppose blowing yourself up on camera is ... ruder. Though maybe more excusable, since it was actually an accident.

But, er, with the hippogriff, it was very annoying. He did things like that a lot. Not surprising, I guess.

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[nukeoleptic]

draco takes spoiling our puppy very seriously i guess, idek

[ Totally excessive. She will admit to that immediately. ]

you mean he was just kind of an ass?
i mean, i believe it ._.;
i love him very, very, very much
but he is not always very good at decision making

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[livedtwice]

Yeah, I guess he does.

[Actually,come to think of it, it makes sense that Malfoy would only think spoiling is the way to raising a dog.]

What else has he done here? Er, if you don't mind. I'm not expecting anything evil, just ... poorly thought out, for what it's worth.