[013] accidental video; despair event horizon

[fallen_stage]

[The screen opens up to a clear view of Kuja's face, squinting at the screen. Something has obviously happened, since he's not looking like his carefully-groomed self: there's bags under his eyes, his makeup is absent, his hair isn't styled, and there's distinct silver stubble on his face. He really let himself go.

The view shifts then blurs,

Comments

[incompletemania]

You're right. Makeup really does make a difference.

[He just stares. For once, it wasn't said mockingly, but just as an observation.]

[video]

[fallen_stage]

[Kuja looks at his device, then with a huff of effort crawls over to look at it.]

S'why I use it.

[video]

[incompletemania]

You would probably look better without it if you had taken better care of yourself.

Let's do something.

[video]

[fallen_stage]

[Kuja takes a swig of whatever's in the bottle and stares at Kadaj for a few moments.]

Whatever.

[video]

[incompletemania]

Fine, I'll come to you.

[He's concerned, so he heads for Kuja's room]

[video]

[fallen_stage]

Why?

[Hopefully getting it in before Kadaj hits up his house; Kuja doesn't feel up to dealing with guests just yet.]

[video]

[incompletemania]

Because you're my friend.

[video]

[fallen_stage]

Are we.

[Just a flat statement.]

[video]

[incompletemania]

You helped me. I want to see you.

[video]

[fallen_stage]

[He is not sober enough to deal with this.]

I don't want to see anyone.

[video]

[incompletemania]

That's nice.