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[sarcaskick]

[ The feed begins in a dark room - there's moonlight through a window somewhere offscreen, but not much else to illuminate the feed. There's not much to look at - a simple folding chair is all that's really in view for a little while, though there's the sound of shuffling footsteps in the background for a moment. Finally, a figure makes its way to the front of the camera. A giant, heart-shaped figure.

That's right. It's Huggy Heart.

He gives the camera a happy little wave before turning a bit, shifting back and forth as the person inside gets to work on taking the costume off. It's not a fast process - the stupid thing was pretty cumbersome - but eventually he manages to get the zipper in the back open, and with a bit more shifting around the costume falls to his feet.

Mercury stands there, hair a bit mussed and in a plain black t-shirt rather than his usual jacket. ]

Whew! That thing was not built for comfort.

[ He kicks the costume aside dismissively, falling back into the chair with his legs splayed out. ]

It was nice getting out and about for a while, though. That carnival was...

[ His smirk falls a bit. ]

Well, let's be honest. Pretty lame. Decent food, but not much else going for it. Didn't really wow me. Three out of ten at best. What I'm getting at here is that I'm bored.

[ He leans forward, elbows resting on his knees, narrowing his eyes at the camera as he lowers his voice. ]

Me and boredom are a baaaaad mix. Some of you might remember that! So consider this a heads-up that I'm going to be hitting the streets again. No more costumes, no more sneaking around. That lost its luster a while back. Just me and a few cities worth of friendly faces to mingle with. Can't wait to meet some of you face-to-face.

[ He leans back again, crossing one leg over the other - his pants and boots, at least, are the same as usual. His expression returns to his usual smirk, tone casual. ]

All that aside, anyone know any good jokes? Come on. Make me laugh.

Comments

[Video]

[redcinemareel]

It has, and I must say, this place is a step up, in my opinion.

[A pause.]

Unless people are treated as second class citizens here, then I may have to adjust my opinion.

[Video]

[sarcaskick]

Nope. Everyone's all chummy and holding hands, working together, blah blah blah power of friendship.

[ Clearly, he's a fan. ]

[Video]

[redcinemareel]

...that sounds disgusting.

[She wants no parts to that.]

Friends are nice, but that? [She shakes her head.]

[Video]

[sarcaskick]

[ There's a quirk of his brow as the grin returns to his lips. ]

Congrats, then, on not being a grade-A sap.

[Video]

[redcinemareel]

[She laughs lightly.] I'm only a sap with my husband. Everyone else mostly gets the cold shoulder.

[Video]

[sarcaskick]

[ ew gross marriage ]

Does that make me an exception to the rule? I'm touched.

[Video]

[redcinemareel]

[ Birds of a feather and all that. ]

I've been known to change my mind on a whim, but you're not so bad.

[Video]

[sarcaskick]

Such flattery! I can feel my cheeks redden as we speak!

[ ... they're not... ]

[Video]

[redcinemareel]

[Although she rolls her eyes, it's a playful one.]

You either need more iron in your diet, or a pulse.

[Video]

[sarcaskick]

Well, I think I've got enough iron in me--

[ GET IT BECAUSE HIS LEGS ARE METAL not that she knows that ]

--so I guess I must have kicked the bucket. What a way to go.

[Video]

[redcinemareel]

[IF ONLY SHE DID. But good job on that!]

DEATH isn't the end of anything. I'd say it's just the beginning.

[Video]

[sarcaskick]

Especially around here, what with the non-permanent death and all.

[Video]

[redcinemareel]

So glad to know there is still some consistency.

[Why is death never permanent? What's the point??]

What a KILLJOY.

[Video]

[sarcaskick]

Yeah, it's--

...

Killjoy? Was that a murder pun?

[Video]

[redcinemareel]

[Smirks softly.]

Naturally.

[Video]

[sarcaskick]

You know, you're okay.

[ He'd still murder you in a heartbeat if he was told to, but he might not go out and do it on his own whim. That's flattering! ]

Mercury. Surprisingly pleased to meet you.

[Video]

[redcinemareel]

[What a nice young man! She really respects that! The same applies for her, except no one tells her what to do.]

I'm Grell. Well met, Mister Mercury. I do hope to meet you in person during one of your outings as I get more familiar with this world.

[She'll need to cover every place, just in case of a quick getaway.]

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[sarcaskick]

[ Mister Mercury. That's a first - but he'll take it. Has a certain ring to it. ]

I'm sure we'll bump into each other out there eventually. I get around.