grinding gears ☸ 005 - video

[malfunctionbot]

[The video begins normally enough, Rabbit perched on the edge of a couch (presumably within his own apartment), the phone held right up to his oxidizing copper face as he griiiiins to his audience, spidery-thin fingers giving a friendly wave.]

Heya there, Man-Duh-Lass! S-so, I've been t-t-thinkin' 'bout this whole holiday thing that's comin' up

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[risegloriana]

[Her eyebrows go up at that little display]

Oh dear, fighting amongst brothers?

[not_doing_puns]

[The Spine huffs out a sigh as he pulls his own phone out. And please ignore the spindly copper hand shoving uselessly at him because he certainly is.]

Oh no, a fight would be easier.

[risegloriana]

Certainly it would seem so.

[she sighs, but really it becomes closer to laughter.]

And what have you done to your brother dear?

[malfunctionbot]

T-t-t-t-tortured me! [That copper hand shoves his brother away out of view of the phone rather carelessly and immediately snatches the device away as brothers do. And look at that face, Lizzie! As shiny and clean as a new penny. Where did that swirling patina and rust disappear to?]

M-my f-f-face! [Optics dimming, Rabbit's anger disappears into a sad look, lips twisting into a heartbreaking frown as he attempts to gain the woman's sympathy.] L-look what he did t' me....

[risegloriana]

[Oh dear... right. She remembered all the times Edward's nurses had the same problem getting him dressed into overly elaborate court outfits.]

Oh but look at you. I couldn't imagine you looking more handsome. [she lent forward, chin resting on her hand as she smiled at him.] A lady could leave perfect lipstick marks on your cheek now.

[flattery always helped, didn't it? Or at least give him something else to think about.]

[not_doing_puns]

[Elizabeth is now his favorite person. Seriously.

He's just making a note to remind himself to send her some flowers, or some candy or something in thanks.]

[risegloriana]

[Roses are her favourite, preferably white and red mixed, thank you!]

[malfunctionbot]

[Oh.

Oh.]

Erm, y-y-yeah? Ya think so? [Rabbit's a bit taken back. That frown hasn't quite budged, but at least he isn't whining and puppy-dogging eyes for sympathy points anymore.]

[risegloriana]

[Well, been awhile since she's done this. Gabriel needed it sometimes, but he usually pulled a face when she got all lady like. But she made herself sound all, admiring and doting and soft. But still her, still believable.]

Oh yes, for certain. [she nods. The normal compliments don't quite work but, so she takes a moment to think.] Very dashing, very... [her smile widens a little.] Surely think of a lady, do you think she wishes to kiss rust?

[malfunctionbot]

[Surprisingly, to probably all parties involved, Rabbit included, it works. The copper automaton's crooked frown softens. mismatched optics flickering over to his brother with an expression that isn't completely pleased, but certainly not glaring sharped daggers his way either.

His gaze returned to the woman, steam puffing from his vents at the sweet words as it always happened with pretty ladies, the very barest hint of a smile twitching at the corners of his mouth.] Okay okay, f-f-flattery will get ya everywhere. You don't gotta be s-so sweet. R-really.

But I won't murder my brother though. For yer sake. [Though that didn't mean Rabbit wouldn't make The Spine's life hell in his own special way.]