001. [ Video ]

[bloodandwhiskey]

[ The feed starts up at a somewhat unflattering angle of Cassidy's long face. The lighting isn't great, but there's enough to see his features. He looks tired, confused, and maybe a little frustrated. The setting for most people will easily be recognized as The Bay. ]

Right, so. Not sure who's gonna be seein' this, but, if this phone is what this little booklet says it is, then someone out there's got to hear me, right? Glory of technology and communication and all that

So now that we've gotten that out of the way, I've got some things to say. Whatever sick game's bein' played here? Not havin' it. It's bloody mental, is what it is. Bloody liftin' people off the street, they are, shovin' em in bloody space capsules and shite, givin' em a chance t'make a life? Don't buy it for a second. And whatever government agencies're listenin', cos you're always bloody listenin'... I'm sorry I exposed your foreskin-lotion cartel, all right? So.. now that we've got that out of the way, you'll let me go back, then? Got important things I need t'take care of..

[ His face falls a little. ]

Someone's hurt and I need t'help her. Or... if anyone's listenin' who gives a shite, maybe if you've got a heavy blanket or an umbrella or somethin'..I've got a terrible sun allergy and I can't go out durin' the day, now. Or... just a time when the sun goes down.

Comments

Re: audio:

[thefirething]

Same here.

[ Aaaand here's the guilt. She should have kept her mouth shut. She's just going to brush this off. ]

Oh, hey, man. No harm done. So, no apologizing. Okay? I promise, I'm totally fine. The past is passed, or whatever. I'm here now and I'm fine with it.

audio:

[bloodandwhiskey]

Well, if y'say so. Didn't mean t'step on any sore spots. You'll let me know if I tread too close going forward, yeah?

[ He's not always the most careful person, but the last thing he wants to do is hurt a young girl. He audibly sighs on the recording. ]

Well, then, maybe you can tell me what's good around here? Stuff that's open at night is best. That's when the fun starts, right? Anywhere there's people gathered up like this, there's got t'be some kind of night life.

Re: audio:

[thefirething]

Well, I’m only sixteen so I can’t really tell you about the nightlife.

[ The tone in her voice has lightened up and taken on an almost teasing quality. Joking, she can do. Answer questions about what happens late into the night? Not so much. She’s taken to keeping her insomnia indoors. ]

I’m absolutely sure there has to be something around here for people to do at night. This place is too big to not have bars open late or whatever.

audio:

[bloodandwhiskey]

Seriously? I thought teenagers were all about sneakin' out, bein' places they shouldn't be. Half the fun of bein' young, that is. Gettin' into trouble with no consequences, runnin' from the cops, tryin' things while your body's still pliable t'make up for the damage.

Well, I've already found at least one bar. Clubs or drugs on the other hand... still eludes me. Not for long. Y'hear anything, you let ol' Cassidy know?

Re: audio:

[thefirething]

Nah. Not me. I'm that rare teen that likes staying out of trouble.

[ For so many reasons, Cassidy. So. Many. ]

Makes me an oddity, I guess. I'm good with that.

[ His comment about clubs gets a small laugh out of her. ]

I'll keep my ears open for you, Cassidy.

audio:

[bloodandwhiskey]

I was one of them, once. Grew out of it, though, found meself in heaps of trouble after that. Though... I wouldn't say I'm exactly the role mode-type, y'know?

Good for you. Keep your head out of the muck. You'll be better for it, trust me. Right angel, you are.