[Clubs Deuce ♣ Video ♣ 008]

[deuceofclubs]

[The faciliberry is sitting on Deuce's stomach, facing him. His head is only vaguely raised toward it, although it looks like he's trying to lift it up further. Overall he's not looking too good; he's not feeling too great, either. It seems to be sort of a drain on him to even do as much as he's doing. For a moment he even looks like he's going to

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[video ==> in person]

[ascendtoace]

Deuce?! Hey, Deuce, answer me here! [Actual concern in his voice beneath that anger? It might be.]

Fuck--if you're actually getting this just stay put. [And he fumbles with that stupid 'berry in an attempt to shut it off, then gives up halfway through and just throws it to the ground in disgust. Surprisingly, this works.

Also guess who's on their way.]

[video ==> in person?]

[deuceofclubs]

[Deuce is able to hear the faciliberry muffled underneath him and would really like to pick it up and respond but it kind of hurts a lot to move. Also, smashing into the floor didn't help much.

Instead he just speaks and hopes that the faciliberry can still pick it up.]

'M here.

[in person!]

[ascendtoace]

[Jack's faciliberry is too busy being on the floor for Jack to hear it!

After tripping over his own feet/tentacle about fifty times and one trip down the stairs, Jack arrives at CD's door. A few of his wounds have reopened and his wing is bent to shit again, but he really doesn't care at this point. Deuce is alive again and Jack has to make sure he's alright, because goddamnit this is his fault. He's an Ace and he's a King, he's not supposed to make these kinds of mistakes. He's not losing any more of his crew.

So Jack barges in, scowling as fiercely as ever. Then he looks at the smaller dersite lying on the floor and maybe his scowl lessens just slightly. After a pause, he shuts the door behind him with a tentacle.]

Deuce?

[in person!!]

[deuceofclubs]

[Very slowly, Deuce attempts to face in Jack's direction, using his faciliberry as a pivot. It looks extremely pathetic and it's probably going to get the 'berry scratched up, but he doesn't really care about that.

When he's about halfway facing Jack, he gives up and instead raises his hand slightly to give a very small wave. He sounds happy, but his voice is still a fair bit quieter than usual.]

Jack! Hi!

[Audio]

[iai_puppy]

I'll bring food and water. I should be able to help you out when I get there, too.

[Audio]

[deuceofclubs]

[He's still lying on top of his faciliberry, so the sound is muffled. His voice seems somewhat chipper, although it is a little more subdued than usual.]

Okay. That's really nice of you. Thanks!

[wayward_mayor]

Karma is a harsh mistress.

[deuceofclubs]

Huh?

[wayward_mayor]

I was referring to your death being rather karmic and your current pain is a result of that.

[deuceofclubs]

Oh. I get it!

Or... wait. Um. How was my death karmic?

[bullskylark]

Uuum, are you OK? You're the little man Sollux used to be friends with.

What happened?

[deuceofclubs]

I guess so! It really hurts still but I'll probably be okay!

Oh. And I died!

[bullskylark]

Th-that's not good.

Umm, I've got no legs! We can... we can roll together, if that makes you feel better. [He hugs one of these human pillows to his chest and stares at the poor hurting guy from Derse.]

How'd you, uhh, die? I wasn't around when the big fight went down!

[deuceofclubs]

No legs? How'd that happen? I'm pretty sure most people are supposed to have legs!

And yeah, I'd like that!

[He pauses, and looks just a little bit awkward.] Well, Jack shot me with his lasers, I think. But it wasn't on purpose! It was an accident!

[alma_karma]

Deuce? Are you okay?

[deuceofclubs]

Mostly! It still hurts but I have some supplies and food and water now so it's not so bad!

[alma_karma]

Oh, that's good! I was worried.

[deuceofclubs]

Oh no! Sorry to make you worry!