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[nolessthanseven]

[there's silence for a moment before Isabelle's pleasant voice comes over the network - it starts off as voice-only.]

So. Apparently I've been asleep for a while. Kind of weird, considering that's usually my brothers' domain. Maybe next time I pass out, I should make sure Magnus is asleep too.

[finally, the video clicks on, revealing Isabelle

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[hacksinundies]

Wow... What the hell happened?

[Yep, that's all he's got.]

[nolessthanseven]

What, this? [she tugs one of the pink streaks]

Magnus happened.

[hacksinundies]

He did that while you slept?

[nolessthanseven]

Sure did. I don't ask questions; they usually end badly.

[hacksinundies]

Worse than... [Vague gestures towards his head.] You know, those? You look like a My Little Pony.

[nolessthanseven]

[she rolls her eyes at first, then hears the My Little Pony comment and gasps. Not that she knows what they are - mundie entertainment, man - but still.]

No way. Tell me you're kidding.

[hacksinundies]

Uh, not really. I'm pretty sure at least one of those ponies had streaks as bright as those.

[nolessthanseven]

Oh, by the Angel, I'm going to have Magnus' head.

You're sure?

[hacksinundies]

Pretty sure. At least that was what I saw a couple of times in the toy store.

[nolessthanseven]

Yep. I'm going to kill him. He's been around 800 years, and I'm going to kill him.

So it's bad?

[hacksinundies]

Whoa, 800 years? He could practically be considered an artifact. Are you sure you have the heart to kill something that could be revered by archaeologists and historians alike?

[He smiles at his own joke, allowing himself a faint laugh.]

Just a little. [A sheepish look.] Maybe you could dye it back?

[nolessthanseven]

[hey, she laughs. That's a good sign.]

Maybe I can just pawn him off on one of those historians. You know if there are any around?

Yeah, I think I will. Or at least look around for a good place.

[hacksinundies]

Not sure I know anyone. If you do though, think of it as donating him to a greater cause. For study and all that.

Doesn't every salon offer that kind of thing, though? [Guy logic.]

[nolessthanseven]

I'll just put out an open call one day or something.

Well, yeah. But that doesn't mean they're all good. I don't trust just anyone with my hair.

[hacksinundies]

Uh-huh... Didn't think that it really mattered that much though. [Still doesn't get it.]

[nolessthanseven]

Hey, don't worry about it. The point is, I'll fix it or hide it or something. [point proven: she twists her hair up, pinning it with a thin dagger.]