twelve crowns

[brokemysmolder]

[video]

[Flynn is deep in the Underground, carrying a torch and a cast-iron skillet. He alternates between a close examination of the ground and a wary glance around him.

His eyes fall upon the screen and he lights up.]

THERE you are!

[He tucks the skillet under one hand to pick up the device

Comments

[action-like]

[aquietmuse]

[The Mountain doesn't jump out so much as appear, but Flynn's alarm is understandable. The Mountain is alarmed, too; it hasn't ever been underground in the dark.]

[action-like]

[brokemysmolder]

[Flynn scrambles backwards and grabs the torch. He shines the light on the...]

A MOUNTAIN? SERIOUSLY?

[action-like]

[aquietmuse]

[The Mountain doesn't need a brain to know that this person Is Not A Mountain Climber. Pity.

It attempts to convey its seriousness.]

[action-like]

[brokemysmolder]

[Flynn would have an easier time dealing with this if it was trying to kill him. Sword-wielding horses? No problem. But something about magically glowing hair and mountains that come out of nowhere freaks him out.]

I thought we were DONE with all the City rearranging nonsense!

[action-like]

[aquietmuse]

[The Mountain does not understand, but it finds itself slipping... down...

...leaving the Not Climber behind...

...and rising up in its proper place.

Were The Mountain capable of reflection, it would consider this odd. As it is, The Mountain is merely glad to be back where it belongs. It may have left quite a hole in the ground, however.]

[action-like]

[brokemysmolder]

[Flynn stares into the hole.]

Creepy.