[video/action] October is Accidental Gay Month, apparently

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[The attack is over. The city is quietly, sadly rebuilding.

Meanwhile, there are two teenage boys walking through the park toward the lake, their bodies quite close together - in fact, a more careful look will reveal that they’re holding hands. Not that shocking for Asgard, unless you recognise the broad shoulders and curly blonde hair of one or the small stature and swaggering walk of the other. Or, heaven forbid, you recognise both.

With their arms entwined as they are, their bracelets knock together frequently, so it’s inevitable that they end up with the Asgard equivalent of a butt-dial - except that it’s broadcasting to everyone, nothing but a video of two male hands until they reach the lake and a strange voice speaks up.]

Cocksuckers! Fucking assholes!

Dude - did the lake just swear at us? [There’s a more familiar voice for anyone who frequents the network. It’s surprised, but also unusually gentle.]

...Yeah. I think it just did, man. [Not quite as familiar of a voice, but it's equally as gentle. The hands disentwine, and as the owner of the broadcasting bracelet lifts his arm to deliver a middle finger to the lake, Pyro and Bobby’s faces finally become visible.]

Fuck you too, lake! [He can’t take it seriously though, just more weird Asgard bullshit, so he quickly dissolves into laughter. Bright, cheerful laughter. It’s almost eerie for those who haven’t heard it before.]

You sure showed it. [There's chuckling from the other boy as well.] A cussing lake, huh. Just when you thought this place couldn't be weirder.

You love it when I defend your honor. [... okay, they tease one another when they’re getting along, but that’s as strange as the intertwined hands. And speaking of hands, Pyro will be running one lightly over Bobby’s hair, toying with a stray curl.]

[A laugh.] My knight in shining armor. [His smile brightens when Pyro touches his hair, and he leans in slightly. And that is when John Allerdyce and Bobby Drake kiss for all of Asgard to see.

Euri’s fanfiction come to life? Or just a really, really bad curse? Only one way to find out.]

((ooc: open to network or in-person interaction; network will be separate responses from Bobby and Pyro, in-person threaded in a (your character) - Bobby - Pyro order. yeah, they are cursed right out of their minds.))

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[samantha_grey]

That's Fuck You Frogs. Not lake. And don't kill 'em. I like 'em.

[The voice on the other end has an acrid, but amused tinge to it. There's a faint almost chuckle there.]

And when did you two become a thing? I was sure at least one of you didn't bat for both teams.

[Bad news, Pyro. She's not going to let you live this one down easily. She might not know Bobby well, but after your descriptions, she's managed to pin him down at this point.]

permavideo

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[Oh. Hello, broadcasting bracelet. Ah well, he's too cheerful to care about flashing all of that over the network.]

That's a Samantha Grey original name, huh? What'd you do to 'em, anyway?

[He peers at the lakeshore for a moment until he finally spots one of the frogs. Piece of shit!]

Yeah, I'd say they suit the place.

[At the question, he gets that weird, genuinely happy look on his face again.]

Don't ever assume you know everything about me, Sam. After all the shit that happened here while I was gone, I figured I'd just go for it. If that bitch could wipe us out anytime, there's no time to lose, right?

[ Video ]

[congeals]

[ Wait, they're recording? That's a bit embarrassing, but... Oh well. ]

Don't worry. We won't.

Yeah? Guess we're full of surprises, then.

[Video] clearly, this should become a tradition

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[First Naruto and Sasuke being boyfriends, and now these two? Well, whatever. Good thing Akihiko doesn’t care about sexuality.]

Uh… Hey, guys? You might wanna turn off your bracelets. [Considering what just happened to him and Ryoji last night and all.] I don’t think you want people watching your, um… private time.

[video] i laughed when your post went up. SO HARD.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[He blinks, then shrugs at the feed.]

Not like I care. Anyone has an issue, they can take it up with me.

[ Video ]

[congeals]

[ He's somewhat sheepish that this was recorded, but oh well. He's in too much of a good mood to care. ]

Yeah. Sorry. But it's okay. I don't really mind.

Video

[ghani]

Always full of surprises, Pyro.

[ That's a lie, she's pretty sure she knows what to expect from him in most situations, and this matches nothing of what she has learned about him so far.

Which is why she is in fact rather worried right now. She's just hiding it very well, as per usual. ]

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

Yeah, yeah, I know. Next time I'll take out an ad in the paper, if we get a paper by then.

[He still doesn't look ashamed, and has that oddly gleeful glow about him.]

What, no congratulations?

Video

[congeals]

He is, isn't he?

[Video]

[no_dreams_for_you]

[Gaara isn’t even blinking an eye at this. Male and female relationships are more common, from what he’s seen, but he has no reason to consider homosexuality to be unusual. It's just another type of bond to him.

That, and he still has suspicions about the nature of Naruto and Sasuke’s relationship. Those two really bring it upon themselves.]

If that is its sole function, then the lake has little purpose in existing.

[He does, however, find something off about Pyro’s behavior.] Your demeanor has changed, rather drastically, from when we last spoke.

[Video]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[He laughs, once again mistaking a flat remark for a dry joke.]

Still wet, isn't it? I'd say that's about all a lake's meant to do. The swearing's just a bonus.

[Once the laughter dies off, he arches his eyebrows at Gaara's comment.]

What, you've never been into anyone? Don't call it a crush, I get enough of that shit from Bobby. [He casts an affectionate glare at the other boy.]

[Video]

[congeals]

Yeah, it's weird. [ Little purpose in existing? ] But I wouldn't go that far.

And it's not that drastic.

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[discrepant]

[When the video transmission first began to roll, revealing hands being held and bodies close, Soushi was about to ignore the transmission until he heard an eerily familiar voice. Very familiar, in fact.

In silence he will continue to watch the broadcast wondering if there was a point to it until he realized it was only an accidental post revealing Pyro's new relationship with another man?

...well, it could have been worse, he supposes.]

Good day, Pyro-san and the Knight and Shining Armor that Pyro-san protects. I do apologize for interrupting your precious and special moment together.

[All said in his usual manner of formality.]

I only wish to express my congratulations to Pyro-san and the honor to meet the man that has successfully stolen his heart. May I do so?

permavideo on this end

[ex_outofcontrol435]

Soushi, oh my god, you can be so embarrassing.

[Actual facepalming here, but he's still smiling when his face re-emerges.]

This is Bobby. He didn't steal shit, he just lucked out.

[Audio]

[occulthymns]

You idiots! Don't piss off the l -

[Audio]

[occulthymns]

... Wait, why are you holding hands?

[That's what they were doing right please tell her she was just seeing things.]

video.

[trustexercises]

I'm really impressed by the level of openness in Asgard's relationships.

video.

[ex_outofcontrol435]

I don't give a shit what anyone has to say. [His head's cocked proudly, but his eyes do dance over to Bobby, some warmth sparkling in them.] Let 'em complain if they want. Not my problem.

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[justonetouch]

[She does recognize both as they come into view.

Yet, it still takes a minute for it to register the fact that it is them, and just how intimate they appear.

Rogue draws to a halt. A sudden halt, almost dropping the bag of groceries she's carrying. Her mouth opens, only to close, brows furrowing.

Not like she's on the best of terms with John, but that's not new. Especially after those apples. But still, she knows Bobby considers him a friend, and she didn't want to be that sort of a person that tried to control another. If it made Bobby happy, then she was, yet...]

Ah, Bobby? [Confusion in her voice as her eyes dart from one to the other.]

[congeals]

[ At the sound of her voice, Bobby turns with a bright smile. One hand holds John's, while he lifts the other to wave. ]

Rogue! Hey.

[ He looks as cheerful as always. Nothing strange here. ]

[Video]

[comeonthensexy]

[ He's been staying off the network for the most part, but this? How could he not?

Laughing at you, Pyro. A lot. (Which he kind of needed, honestly.) ]

Ah. They got you again.

[Video]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

[Okay, Eleven laughing is never good.]

What's so funny, Bowtie?

[fantastix]

This is riveting. Truly one of our world's greatest modern fairy tales.

[Just what is going on here?]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

It's an accident, man. Lighten up.

[He arches his eyebrows.]

For the record, the lake talks now. Consider that my public service for the - oh, year.

[Video]

[2cool4guardian]

[Jack's initial "what the hell" reaction is quickly replaced by an eyeroll and a mumbled teenagers. He shouldn't be surprised, this is teen drama at its finest.]

Guess this is a new twist in "Romeo & Juliet". Geez, next time I should make you eat that knife.

[Video]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

No tight-assed guards here. Give it a try.

[His smile's too good-natured to be really dangerous, though.]

[Video]

[beforethewar]

[What in the...]

Pyro, what are you doing? Where's Euri?

[He's a bit distracted and thus more than a bit confused. What the hell is going on?]

[Video]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

Euri's giving me five kinds of shit. [He furrows his brow at Eight.] Is she cursed or something? She's remembering shit that never, never happened.

[action]

[daddyissues]

[ What. Connor will take 'things that make no sense' for 100, Alex. That's definitely not Pyro's girlfriend. So while he wouldn't normally be one to interrupt an adorable coupley moment... something is amiss here. ]

Pyro?

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[ex_outofcontrol435]

[Ah, Connor. He's grinning so stupidly, you really must laugh at him once you get over the confusion.]

Finally told him. I guess you were right, even I've got what it takes to settle down.

[Yeah, they've talked about this lots of times before, doesn't he remember? All those times they were actually talking about Euri?]

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[dragonspeak]

[Das gay.]

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

You know, I think I recall someone giving me and Arthur a hard time when we were just playing around. And we were acting nothing like the two of you. [Wait, no. He should've said something else first.] Or...dating for that matter.

[Ahem.]

Congratulations, I guess?

[Who knew Pyro had a soft side?]

[ Action, Hours Later ]

[congeals]

[ When they return to his room, Bobby glances at the floor with a sigh. All the negative reactions, especially from Rogue and Euri, have dampened his mood. Is it possible that they're cursed? No, it can't be. ]

[ Action ]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

Hey. [Pyro grabs him by the chin to tilt his head up, force eye contact.] Hey. This place is messed up, right? And the gods have always had it out for me. What's a better curse, making me happy with you, or making me question it by putting weird memories into everyone else's heads?

[The hand cups his chin lightly. Right now, he can't even contemplate the other option - that the very idea of dating Bobby is distinctly horrifying to him, and that's the whole joke.] Calm down. We're good. We're finally good.