video / action

[ubiquitously]

[video]
[The video is a complete accident, actually. Uai thought he had figured out how to record videos on his device, but he's just broadcasting it publicly. And of all interesting things to show the Genessia, he has chosen the colourful birds gathered outside his apartment window. For a few minutes, Uai is humming and chirping at them from behind the camera. He even sings a few melodies and tests some lyrics, amused by how the birds seem interested.

But eventually, Uai's glitchy aura becomes visible and frightens the birds away. Still unaware that he's broadcasting, he swears and lowers the camera.]

Dammit. Now they know. [He grumbles, moving his hand carelessly in front of his video feed. Uai is testing if his glitched aura can be seen in the video, and is annoyed to see the darkness shows.] So much for having musical neighbors... At least the nice view can't run away.

[action]
[It's another weird birb quirk prompt! Except this time, Uai actually knows he's in public. He can be found periodically in each of the cities, stopping the birds with chirps and trying to converse with them. Listen: You'll lose fluency if you don't practice!

Also, he's curious to see if he can communicate with the native birds here. If he catches anyone staring, he'll get flustered and call them out.]

I-I'm... I'm just asking for directions. [worst lie ever.] I'm not doing anything weird, okay?

[grumbles, then corrects his tsun-attitude,] Do you need something?

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Action;

[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia didn't say anything. She's just a classy girl wearing a simple and cute dress on a walk with her Sylveon. With a parasol. A classy girl is not complete without a classy parasol.

She was about to turn around and pretend she didn't see someone talking to birds. But she won't judge. She talks to animals too.]

Umm... No. I was just on a walk with my Sylveon. I didn't mean to disturb you, Sir.

[ubiquitously]

Sylveon?

[She says that less like it's the personal name of her companion, but like a species name. He tilts his head in Sylveon's direction, then shrugs it off. New species shouldn't surprise him anymore.]

No, you're fine. Sorry for being snappy.

[innocent_royal]

[it's actual pet name is Sylvia. The girl has never been all that great with names. The Sylveon flashed a fang-filled happy smile as it fluttered its ribbon-like feelers.

Anastasia twirls her parasol shyly.]

We've... Spoken before, didn't we?
About magic?

[ubiquitously]

[It takes him a moment, but he does recognize her.]

Ah, so we have. You use elemental magic. [Uai pauses. On any other day, he might be a nerd and try to learn more about her magic... But today, Uai is feeling uneasy due to his glitches. He can't forget he's secretly a monster right now, which makes him nervous to hang around someone so innocent.

He's afraid he might hurt her.]

Don't worry, I won't ask for a demonstration. Sorry for being such a weirdo before.

[innocent_royal]

[She shakes her head, offering a small smile. Though behind that smile seemed to have a little bit of sadness.]

Rarely are anyone even willing to stop for a moment to help me with anything. Or even just talk to me.

I appreciate the little things.

[The poor girl often feels like an outcast, afraid she would be ignored if she were in actual danger. She could count her friends on one hand.]

[ubiquitously]

[That's strange to hear. Uai would have guessed that someone like Anastasia would be doted on and would never get time to herself.

Maybe he's just hung up on how he perceives children, being a 'parent' and all.]

... Well. I still won't be a creep and ask about your magic. [YOUR POKEMON, ON THE OTHER HAND.] Slyveon is... a cat?

[innocent_royal]

[Back home, she was respected, but now... One has to wonder why she never allows herself to cry, even if just the losses she suffered back home.]

Sylveon is a Sylveon. A Pokémon. She's called the Intertwining Pokémon due to their hand-holding nature.

Do you want to pet her?

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[ivegotadream]

Were you really? I thought you were having a lovely conversation.

[Considering she also talked to animals back home, she didn't see it as anything but normal. What is strange here?]

Did you ask how their day was?

[ubiquitously]

[She seems sincere, not like she's trying to needle him or get under his skin.

So Uai lets go of his bad attitude. At least, as much as he can. Glitching earlier today has left him feeling incomplete and irritated.]

Yeah, so what? [He averts his gaze, ashamed to have snapped.] Err... I mean. Yeah. They don't want to get close to me today, though.

[He assumes that his broken aura must bother birds. That, or he's just really unlucky today.]

[ivegotadream]

I wonder why?

[Not that she would actually know what was wrong with them.]

Maybe like people they are having a bad day... I mean birds must have bad days too. But if that is the case, if we find out the problem we could make them feel better.

[ubiquitously]

That's very thoughtful of you, miss. But no. The problem is me.

[He sighs, still smiling. Someone accepts that he is a problem far too easily.]

Do you speak to birds too?

[ivegotadream]

Why would you be the problem?

[She doesn't quite understand.]

As for speaking. I can't say I fully can, but I can understand animals on some level.

[ubiquitously]

Because I'm not a naturally likable person. [He casually tries to change the topic, as if his low self worth isn't a big deal:]

That's a great talent to have. Maybe you're especially empathetic?

[Action]

[firechild_azure]

If you're not doing anything weird, then why are you sounding so defensive?

[Azure tilted her head curiously, she heard him chirping at the birds but wasn't sure if he was trying to gain their trust. She had wandered a bit too close and accidentally gained his attention in the process. Regardless, it wasn't her right to judge him over something so silly.]

How are you able to understand them?

[ubiquitously]

Just because I don't find it weird doesn't mean I... geh.

[Sorry, defensive is just his mood. Also, unhelped by his unstable magic.

He averts his gaze, ashamed of how his temper is slipping over nothing.]

My lover taught me. She was raised by them. By birds. Why do you care?

[firechild_azure]

Lover?

[At that, her features soften and a smile graces her lips. So was he practicing for her then? She found that to be enduring, something she...

Straightening up, she gently cleared her throat, glancing away.]

Idle curiosity I suppose, if anything. Thank you for answering my question.

[ubiquitously]

No, uh... [It's his turn to clear his throat. He wished he could clear his attitude too, but alas.]

Sorry... for snapping. I should watch my attitude. [Uai glances back at the birds, tempted to try again.] She would probably scold me for being so rude.

[firechild_azure]

[At this, Azure's smile widens.]

It's okay, you are by far not the rudest person I've met.

[A certain vampire still holds the crown for that place in her life.]

She? Do you mean your lover again? What's her name if you don't mind me asking?

[She was wondering who had such an influence on their life to mention them several times to a stranger of all people.]

[ubiquitously]

Her name is Hana. [Uai is all too willing to talk about Hana. Talking about her is as close as he can get to her right now.]

She's not here, though. Not my Hana, anyway. [The birds don't seem very interested in Uai anymore, a sentiment he doesn't resent. He knows that his uncontrolled attitude is a side effect of his aura being broken and that he probably gives off threatening vibes with each outburst.]

Are you here for the birds, or..?

[Action]

[fadedscarlet]

[He's...here?! Of all places? Why??? And being a dork with these birds just like his girlfriend! Kii immediately went up to Uai]

Yeah, you can help me, what the HELL are you doing here? Are you here to finish me off? You and your bird-brained girlfriend?

[Kii, of course, wouldn't know the difference between Uai and Shi right now, because they are now human]

[ubiquitously]

[Uai just glares. He's being careful to keep some distance, even as Kii approaches, due to his distorted state.]

Bird-brained... What did you just say!? Hana is NOT...... [welll, actuallyyy....

no. He just gets more irritated thinking about it.] Yeah, I'll finish you off if you keep saying shit like that! Who are you?!

[fadedscarlet]

Oh-you KNOW she is, dude.

[Kii hissed] Don't you play dumb though. You and your stupid friends may have stripped everything and all powers from me, but it was foolish of you all to trap me here!

[..but this boy was kind of different, his energy felt off-er?]I am Kii, Demon of Hatred! -And I would have been Demon of the Void if it weren't for all of you..! WHY'D YOU STICK ME HERE? TO SUFFER AS A HUMAN?

[ubiquitously]

[That's all great, Kii. But Uai isn't letting you off the hook for what you said about his beloved bird.

If his energy felt off before, then it's about to feel even more off.]

Shut your mouth. I don't know who you are, but don't you dare speak of her that way. Take it back.

[fadedscarlet]

[..Oh lordy, Kii was quivering. Uai didn't lose any power, for sure, but it was different than that lion's power]

[...on the other hand. If Kii died, they wouldn't have to be human ??? ? That sounds lovely]

I will not! It's because of her that I'm here! Her and her stupid powers, her meddling, then YOU came in with YOUR stupid powers! Over kill! She believed in stupid hope and love just like you..

[a large smirk came over them] So where is she..or did she dump you? I want to see her too! See her TRAPPED!

[ubiquitously]

[Wow, that's a lot of annoying yelling... and it's scaring away his birds! Uai, at least, is keeping his temper in check for the birds. The reminder of Hana may grate at his nerves, but it's a reminder of who she wants him to be: Someone kind. Not someone who turns annoying people into puddles of blood.

So he only groans with annoyance and reaches out to pinch Kii's nose. Also, twist it for extra-- but not much-- pain.]

Well, too bad. Whiny children don't get what they want. [Ew, noses are gross. He will be quick to release Kii.] You done whining, or is there more to this?