First Melody : Video (he has no idea he's recording...

[dance_ix_dance]

[On flips a screen of a young man listening pensively to the Weiss hologram before him with squinted eyes. It's easy to guess he's only getting more confused as his expression crosses over into annoyed.]

Whaaaaaaaaa?! Man that's a teal deer! Except in words, of course. Geez. They say I can't leave? Well watch this!

[And when he tries to go through the dark corridor he opens, it promptly spits him back out. He looks shocked for a moment. Then he lets out a nervous laugh.]

Well...ah haha...that is something new. At least they can't blame this one on me. Who am I kidding? Saix will probably try. But then, he has to find me first.

[He's silent for a moment. Is he going to panic? Rant? Rave?

Nope.

A grin spreads across his face.]

That's right....[He looks as though a light bulb is slowly going off behind that mulleted façade.] I can't leave and at least for now, no one can find me.

[Demyx kicks back, proceeds to get comfortable and begins to pluck out a few notes on his sitar. He's in no hurry to go anywhere.]

[ooc:Just jump in if you want action. Can play by ear the particulars of the location.]

Comments

[offwithhishat]

No one deserves the hell that mockery of a queen can unleash.

[ Might as well be blunt. They both knew what the other could do now. ]

I never have been good at hiding how much I hate Wonderland.

[ His now darkened expression clearly said as much. ]

And travelling realms? I could do that. Not anymore. If I was able I wouldn't be here at all.

[dance_ix_dance]

You should try the Underworld if you think that's bad. [He chuckles. Yeah, I guess there's no sense in hiding it.]

Well. To be fair, my way of traveling quit working when I got here. Maybe it has something to do with this place. But I guess that goes for everyone? It's like a giant spider web...creepy. But who would want to do this?

[He starts shuffling through some papers that he pulls out of his coat like they're flash cards.] Nope. Nothing mentioned on what to do about that here. And I'm pretty sure it's not in any hand book.

[offwithhishat]

[ The Underworld was one place Jefferson hadn't been, and he didn't plan on booking a trip any time soon. Like, ever, actually. But had this kid been there? If he had... Maybe he'd built his defenses just a little too high. It wouldn't do him any harm to be a little bit helpful. ]

You're not the only one confused, trust me. We're all trying to figure things out here.

[ There was a brief hesitation when he considered just how detailed he should be about his own "magic." Vague seemed most appropriate because calling it his own wasn't exactly truthful. ]

Everyone I've met insists the barrier can't be broken, but I'd been hoping our particular brand of magic would put up a bigger fight.

[dance_ix_dance]

Seems like with a way in, there should be a way out. [He's not exactly Vexen-level smart or anything like that, but it makes sense doesn't it?]

Maybe all the magic brought here has to be used together or something.

[offwithhishat]

The problem being that the way isn't on our terms. Yet.

[ He was still determined that escape was possible, that it had to be possible, but Jefferson also knew that getting things to work was never anywhere close to easy. ]

I asked a guy about who has the powerful magic around this place but I didn't exactly get a useful answer. But I do know that a lot of people have it.

[dance_ix_dance]

But...they'll let us go eventually? [He sounds mildly worried now. After all, whether it's his fault or not, they might still get really mad.]

So is magic a typical thing here?

[offwithhishat]

I plan on making them.

[ How he was going to make that happen was pretty up in the air, though. ]

There are a lot of different people who can do a lot of different things. Some of those things include magic, so yes.

[dance_ix_dance]

How ya gonna do that?

[And there's the question.]

Hmm. Guess I won't be too out of place. [So people had saw him, big whoop. He'd tell Saix that everyone here was from a different world and it was expected - it was the truth.]

[offwithhishat]

If I tell you then they'll know too. But I suppose I could take suggestions.

[ Not like he was trying to cover for not having a plan or anything. ]

In a world where everyone is out of place, wouldn't being in place make you the weird one?

[dance_ix_dance]

Oooh! Right. [He lowers his voice and looks conspirative.] Well, we could drown them. [Said with a perfectly straight face.] Or threaten to drown them -they might get scared and surrender.

[Blink. Did he accidentally get something right?] Yeah. I'll be it would....

[offwithhishat]

[ Hiding his sudden urge to laugh was impossible. ]

You don't even know who you're purposing we drown. Are you even strong enough to down someone?

[dance_ix_dance]

My magic is water-based. Pretty sure I could. [He seems to think casual murder over for a moment. Sounds...dirty.] Eeewww, though. I hope they just surrender.

why did i spell proposing as purposing oh my gosh

[offwithhishat]

People with enough vision to orchestrate something like this don't give in easily, but we're not killing anyone either. Not unless we have no choice.

[ Not like he had control over what the kid did or didn't try to do, but he hoped the sternness to his voice at least discouraged it. Despite his wariness, he did see the potential in the idea of two people with experience in similar kinds of magic working together. ]

Re:it happens//also awww, Demmy is making friends

[dance_ix_dance]

Hmmm...[He looks gloomy. Almost sad.] I'm kind of relieved you say so, but you know, they really might not give us a choice.

[All childishness has fled him now and he seems much older.]

Might not care how we feel about it. Might accuse us of not feeling at all. [Oh, he's not BITTER about anything. Noooo.]

they have to be friends, they're portal pals

[offwithhishat]

I know.

[ His expression turned grim at the admission. He wanted to believe that a solution could come about without violence, but he knew all too well that sometimes not everyone made it out alive.

The mood shift was immediately apparent, and it took him somewhat off guard. His story clearly went deeper than Jefferson had initially assumed. He didn't entirely understand, but he didn't really need to. He wasn't about to pry. Still, he felt the need to say something. ]

Listen, kid. The only person who gets to decide who you are is you.

Re: they have to be friends, they're portal pals

[dance_ix_dance]

Well, duh. [He knew that. His pout softens a bit though.]

Thanks...[Said under his breath.]

[offwithhishat]

[ That was better. JHe gave a slight smile in response to the thank you, but there was no need to make a big deal of it. ]

I'm going to go out on a limb and assume you have a name. Jefferson's mine.

[dance_ix_dance]

I'm Demyx. [He grins. Talking to the populace isn't so bad. He doesn't get why Saix didn't allow it. They could have ditched the coats and worn civilian clothes until the end of the mission.]

[offwithhishat]

Demyx? I've heard a lot of unique names, but never that one. Gotta say, it's got a nice ring to it.

[dance_ix_dance]

Thanks. You work with what you're given. [The Organization gives all of its members a name. Good thing too. He'd hate to just be called 'IX'.

[offwithhishat]

True enough.

[ There's a moment of hesitation. ]

Did you need help with anything? Since you're new and all.

[dance_ix_dance]

[Just then his stomach rumbles. He lets out an sheepish laugh.] Well, I guess I need to go find some food.

[He gestures at the pod he came out of.] I mean, that's an ok place to nap, but they could have left me some snacks.

[offwithhishat]

[ Jefferson twisted his eyebrows but a breathy laugh escaped despite himself. ]

I could probably help you with that. Are you still near the Bay?

[dance_ix_dance]

I was going to chill here, but I can't go quick enough now. There's a crazy ice lady that wants to .... [he tries to remember all she said to him] torture me, I think. That was the gist.

Geez, why do these things have to happen?

[offwithhishat]

[ That little spiel definitely earned Demyx a baffled look. ]

You mean Weiss Schnee? Did you pay attention to anything she said at all?

[ He exhaled heavily. Looked like he'd have to show the kid the ropes. ]

Listen, since you're clearly in over your head let me meet you at the Bay and take you somewhere for a meal. I can explain things to you more easily in person.