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[notsoholyspirit]

[Video]

[The screen starts on, but the area is dark and shadowed as the man using the phone is still working on managing the camera just right. Currently, he has his fingers over the camera.]

Did anyone see that creepy guy with the mask just a few minutes ago? Who said nothing?

Is this thing even on? Oh, there's a green light--

[Finally, fingers move away from the lens to reveal a pale redhead who peered at the phone with the gaze of someone who was still trying to get the image to clear.

He waits, as if expecting another face to appear to respond, like it would during a proper mirror call. Uncertain if that was how this phone worked, he sighed.]

Well, I'm not sure if anyone is watching, but the my name is Spirit Albarn, Death Scythe. And my daughter is here too. If you so much as touch her, I will kill you.

[Not the best intro there, Spirit.]

Comments

[Video]

[luckymonster]

If she truly is a strong girl, she shouldn't allow you to worry about her. It is your daughter's job to be strong so you won't have to fret whenever she is away. However, I suppose it would also be nice to have your father watch over you.

[She never needed her father's protection. She worked hard so her father would be proud of her. She needed to be strong for her father to acknowledge her.]

I'm not a Meister like your daughter though. So I doubt I could use you in battle.

[Video] I'm sorry Spirit is such a creepy flirt x_X

[notsoholyspirit]

Ah well. She doesn't really allow me to, but that hasn't stopped me yet. She's still my little girl. I had no problems taking the dangers of being a Death Scythe on, because it made the world just a little bit dagger for her, you know? [He chuckles quietly.] I sound like an old man.

I wouldn't be so sure. I've never worked with someone who wasn't already a trained meister, but I've never struggled to resonate with someone before.

[He smiles. No. That isn't quite a smile--he's smirking.]

I'd be happy to try with a pretty lady like you.

[Video] lol sorry threadjacking

[soundmind]

I don't need him to protect me, he should well know, I've been living independently from him for quite a while now. And I've told him time and time again that I can protect myself, but he still insists on saying stupid things.

[Oops there's Maka butting in.]

I'm sorry about him, he's an idiot.

[Video] whoooooops

[notsoholyspirit]

That's not the point! Papas are supposed to protect their daughters! At least let me try!

Damnit, Maka...I'm gonna be gray and mostly bald by forty thanks to you. Geeze.

[Video]

[soundmind]

No and I couldn't care less, geez. We sealed the Kishin away and made peace with the Witches, what more could you want from me?

[Video]

[notsoholyspirit]

...that's still not the point.

[He's not in a place now where he could tell his kid that he still worries about losing her, loses sleep over it still now. So he'll just sigh wearily.]

And I was having a conversation with someone, Maka.

[Video]

[soundmind]

You were getting ready to hit on her, I'm just protecting the poor girl.

[Video] Smooth reply Spirit

[notsoholyspirit]

I...what...Maka! Come on.

[Video] /gently crushes balls

[soundmind]

"I'd be happy to try with a pretty lady like you" really? Don't even try to lie to me about what you were thinking.

Besides, if non-Meisters held you, they'd get hurt. Don't you remember that from your school days or were you too busy hitting on women then, too?

[Video] ;_____; reread the battle on the moon last night and was proud of Spirit's skills wooo

[notsoholyspirit]

[Deadpan.]

I actually have worked with people not trained as a meister, no injury to them, I'll have you know.

[Video] I may or may not be formulating headcanon about the abilities he has when Maka uses him

[soundmind]

Then they must have not had souls, because that's not possible. Only a Meister soul can sync with a Weapon soul.

Then again, they could have been Witches. You liked those girls at the Chupacabra, didn't you?

[Video]

[notsoholyspirit]

Seeing as they were soldiers that came with the new Lord Death in the first wave on the moon, I doubt they were witches.

[There is actual frustration in his voice, but he's trying not to show it. He doesn't want her to get angry, but truthfully, there is a reason he does what he does.]

Not everything is like in a textbook. That's one of my skills as a Death Scythe, the ability to work with just about anyone. I've not met a person I couldn't work with, not once.

[See Maka, Papa doesn't fail at everything.]

[Video]

[soundmind]

I may understand that you're never going to change your perverted habits, but that doesn't mean I have to like that it's your motivation for doing things.

[Oddly calm for saying that.]

And you can't trust everybody just because they're "pretty." You could get seriously hurt yourself, never mind hurting them. We just got here and you're already talking about letting yourself be used by other people? The soldiers at least are trained by the Academy, have the capability of being Meisters even if they're not officially, we know them. We don't know anyone here.

[So in some strange way she's worried about him going off with strangers? At least she knew everyone in Death City, here it's...where even is everything?]

...As the Meister of the last Death Scythe, as your daughter, I'm not going to let you be used by anybody that isn't from our world unless I see their souls first.

[Video]

[notsoholyspirit]

[Mostly, he's unsure how to take her response. Sure, he's surprised. But there's also a part of him that's touched by her concern, even if it's misplaced. In some way it felt like there was too much explaining to do, to let her know that he would be safe, and that he can care for himself--he can read a wavelength when he's being partnered with it, manipulate it ever-so-slightly, work with it. But that's a lot of discussion and even to him it seemed boringly technical, so he let it pass.]

Thank you for looking out for your Papa.

[He smiles weakly. What else is he supposed to say? He can't ever look out for her, but she seems to always be sneakily looking out for him.]

[Video]

[soundmind]

[Ah, but then he would be subject to Maka lecturing him about the "hypocrisy" of saying he can care for himself but has to look out for her.

She knows why he's worried, she's still just a kid and he's her dad, but she's so used to not relying on him for anything anymore, being crammed closer to each other in this world is uncomfortable.]

I--I'm not...[her cheeks turn pink. God, why is this happening to her.] Doing it because I care or anything, j-just you're the only Weapon here and we can't lose you.

[Achievement unlocked: Maka being tsundere.]

[Video]

[notsoholyspirit]

Tell that to Kid, who I might have accidentally made uncomfortable by bringing up that very topic.

[He can almost hear her yelling at him already. But she's uncomfortable, and he's almost content setting something up so that she can, because it's their relationship the way it stands. It's easy that way.]

I didn't mean to, but it seemed like something that should've been at least talked about...

[Video][LOCKED] You're a useful flirt. She accepts XD

[luckymonster]

No, you don't. I cannot stress how important it is to have your father's vote of confidence. More over, I can't stress enough how important a father's love is to a daughter. [Her mother called her a monster. Her mother loved Zuko more. Her uncle saw nothing else but a girl in her, and not a possible future ruler. Only her father had absolute confidence with her and loved her.]

Then, that shouldn't be a...

[Then, the feed was interrupted. For a while, Azula just listened. But while doing so, she decided to send an encrypted message to the Meister's father. For a whole, she didn't quite know how to react to everything.]

Perhaps at one point, we can try to do just that. It would be my honor to try.

Your daughter seems to, well, love you so much. I do not wish to come in between such an endearing relationship.

[Video][LOCKED] Spirit's gonna "fight" with every woman here man what a shit

[notsoholyspirit]

[Is she joking? After that conversation with Maka had become so serious, he was a little frazzled and couldn't quite tell. As such, he nervously scratched his head with a weak smile.]

Ah... you, uh, heard that? I'm... still getting used to these phones.

Maka might be right. I've worked with non-meisters before, but only from our world. It could be dangerous for you, even though I've never had a problem. Where I come from, it's very rare for a weapon to be able to work with more than one meister.

[He smiles, looking more tired. A bit older than before, sagging with the weight of time.]

I love that girl more than she'll ever understand. She talks to me now and sometimes even listens to me...that's a huge change from her school days. I'll take what I can get.

[Video][LOCKED]Noooooooooo poor Maka XD

[luckymonster]

Yes I did.

That may be the case, but let me assure you at least that I'm not a normal human. I can protect myself. Of course, I am not pushing the issue further if you believe it to be of bad taste on your part.

Look, I'm no expert on how to handle your daughter, but I thoroughly appreciate it when my father sees my effort. When he acknowledges my growth, power and potential. I may not say anything in return, but I really do appreciate it.

[Video | Locked] Yeaaahhhhhh that's Spirit.

[notsoholyspirit]

[Spirit doesn't know poor taste. ]

I'll keep it in mind.

...All of it.

[He's taken by her mind words and smiles weakly.]

In all of this, I don't think I caught your name.

[Video | Locked] Poor Spirit.

[luckymonster]

Good.

[She gives Spirit a well-mannered bow.]

I am Princess Azula.

Video | Locked] Beloved Fail! Papa

[notsoholyspirit]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Princess.

Video | Locked] It's okay. He's perfect~

[luckymonster]

If there is anything that you might need in the future, do not hesitate to ask through this communication device.

[Video | Locked] mmmmf. Also WOW this got kinda sad ;-;

[notsoholyspirit]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[Spirit looks tired, frustrated. Sad. After Maka's frustration, her response to Azula--everything.]

I think, for now, I will go. Thank you for your information.

[He sighs quietly, and then turns off the video.]

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[notsoholyspirit]

[ooc: I'm sorry....I came back to this spot because I don't think Mozart and I expected that threadjack to become A Thing ;_; I didn't wanna be rude and ditch you so I just wanted to apologize and say we can finish if you want! ! I'm sorry!]