[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

[video]

[fallen_stage]

[Kuja blinks at the Mognet for a moment before answering.]

Go away.

[video]

[fallen_stage]

Nothing.

[Kuja fumbles for a moment before locking it to Firion.]

I don't wanna talk about it.

[video; locked]

[fallen_stage]

I won't lie, then, for once.

[It's obviously his house in the feed, but still.]

Nowhere.

[video; locked]

[fallen_stage]

[Kuja looks pained, like he's about to cry.]

No, go away... I can't handle this. Shit...

[video; locked]

[fallen_stage]

[Kuja sniffs, unable and unwilling to sort out his tangled feelings. But... at least Firion is someone who wants to help without being a hypocrite hero. But he doesn't know a thing...]

...Do what you want.

[...but Kuja can't bring himself to strike away a support.]

[video; locked]

[fallen_stage]

...You're as pure as the spring rain.

[And Kuja was going to selfishly use that to refresh himself better...]

I'm not going anywhere.

Re: [video; locked]

[fallen_stage]

[Kuja just nods, wondering what he got himself into but knowing he couldn't back out now. He doesn't budge from his place against the wall of his parlor, especially since the front door is unlocked.]

[action]

[fallen_stage]

Here.

[He's not particularly loud, but he doesn't need to be. He's still drinking.]