Fourth Puzzle [Accidental Video]

[lookprofessor]

[The room is mostly dark when the video feed turns on, but maybe that's because the camera is propped oddly next to a book on a table. One pink paw-pad is visible as Luke's pet fennec fox steps on the screen. It's her, clearly, that's triggered the camera to turn on.

Further away is Luke, in pajamas without his hat and standing on a chair, struggling with what looks like a piece of plastic. With a little straining, it's probably clear that he's in front of a window. Just to the side of the chair is the weekly Genessia Tribune. His voice is quiet, and he's talking to himself.]

Suna, I wish they'd stop throwing rocks through the window with the newspaper. This is really hard to cover up. At least I already have a tarp--

[Oh. Well, he was actually pretty close to getting the window covered, until he leaned a bit too far to the right and toppled the chair. With a startled yelp, down he goes, landing squarely on his bum. Suna seems startled by the fall herself--she darts off the table and in doing so knocks off the camera, cutting the video feed off.]

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[grindpantera]

[Here, have a Grimmjow laughing at your misfortune, Luke. Because Grimmjow is an ass.]

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[lookprofessor]

[There's a delay before Luke responds, but within a few moments:]

It's not funny! That hurt.

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[grindpantera]

It's fuckin' hilarious. [And he thinks it is exactly what this brat deserved.]

[tsundroid]

You're way too short for that.

[Obvious observation is obvious.]

[lookprofessor]

...

[Luke obviously hadn't intended for this to end up on the network.]

I just need a chair to reach. It's supposed to rain today. If the window isn't covered it will get all wet.

[tsundroid]

Do you not have someone who could help?

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[eighthchild]

Are you okay? Do you need help?

[She does sound concerned at what just happened.]

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[lookprofessor]

I'm okay!

[There's a delay in his response, since he hadn't originally intended for the feed to be on. When he answers Hikari he's still in pajamas, though he's put his hat bank on.]

I just wish they wouldn't break my window so often. It's rather expensive...

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[eighthchild]

Do you mean that person who seems to break peoples windows often that I've seen or heard around here?

It is rather mean of them to do.

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[firefandance]

What a cute little thing.

[She gives a small smile for a moment before she can recall why she replied in the first place.]

But maybe it might be a good idea to get help when it comes to fixing windows.

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[lookprofessor]

Oh--hi, Miss Amagi! Suna, say hi!

[Because you're totally talking about Suna right? Luke took the time to put his hat back on before replying, though he's still in pajamas.

Half of Suna's little face appears in the screen and she chirps a greeting.]

It's supposed to rain today. I just wanted the tarp so water didn't get in..

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[bisforbadass]

[ Have a scary looking orc, Luke]

Need help with that, kid?

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[lookprofessor]

[You are definitely scary. Luke almost looks like he might say something in response, but really he's staying at the screen. Terrified.

Sorry. The magical and supernatural ate really not Luke's thing.]

U...um...

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[weavemyownfate]

[Satsuki is up doing some boring paperwork when Luke shows up on her feed. What in the world is he doing up so early in the mo-

Well those are certainly some pajamas. And that sure is bedhair. Unforunately it's just noticed rather than a source of amusement.

Thankfully it appears several others are offering assistance (and someone is being a jerk. You'll hear about this later, Grimmjow.), so she can just go back to work. Sorry, Luke, she's busy.

But if it's any consolation she does scribble something else on a notepad 'Order electronic window'. You can pay her back later.]

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[lookprofessor]

[Wow rude Satsuki his hair is usually like this aka a chicken butt under the hat and he just has on blue pajamas. Rude!

Though he will probably appreciate her electronic window. Whatever that is]

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[inquisitoring]

[There are others asking to help so...]

Luke, what do you think about the idea of buying shutters?

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[lookprofessor]

I suppose a rock would break shutters too...

[He looks so sad--but not hatless! He put his hat back on before answering.]

I've tried unsubscribing a few times now but still no luck.

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[cleanlevis]

You as well?

[He had the same problem this morning. This wasn't why he ordered the newspaper damn it.

... oh right, Luke fell.]

Are you alright?

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[lookprofessor]

[Like before, there's a lag before Luke responds. He doesn't care to change into clothes, but he will answer. After he puts on his hat.]

Oh--yes. Again.

[The boy sighs. He glances to the window again, frowning, before looking back at the camera.] They've broken my window a few times now.

...I'm okay. I have to climb to reach a lot of stuff in my flat so...

[Can he tell a stranger "so I'm used to falling"? He probably shouldn't say that, so the sentence is left unfinished.]

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[whiteas]

We installed wood shutters when we bought our house, so the newspaper problem isn't terrible anymore. Maybe you should try that.

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[lookprofessor]

I wonder if they'll let me. I rent my flat so I'm not sure if I'll be allowed.

...then again, I've had to fix the window a few times so I suppose they'll know I'm not doing it for decoration.

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[fierezza]

Ufufufu~! That was quite the fall, there....! What a spectacle...! Even your pet left you.

[yes.. that fox. even though lucifer did find it cute, it reminded her a lot of sakutaro.]

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[lookprofessor]

[Wow rude.]

Suna's not gone far--I just startled her.

[To prove the point, Suna's fluffy face appears on the screen with a yip.]

See?

[inhisdebt]

So he's bothering you too huh? Are you okay?

[Mikasa hasn't spoken to Luke for a while, but the collision makes her a little worried.]

[lookprofessor]

Hi, Miss Mikasa.

[Mikasa is one of the few who gets the opportunity to see the young apprentice hatless--when he hears her voice, he answers straight away, not bothering to put said hat on before answering.

He rubs his eyes, looking tiredly at the screen. It is the middle of the night.]

I'm okay. This has happened before. [Sigh.]