(3) Piano Man

[feline_sonata]

[The video/audio feed comes on, and Oliver's face is framed in the screen, ears stuck to the sides]

Er. Hallu. Again. [Oliver blushes a little

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[thatdamnsmirk]

Careful kiddo, those plants like you a little too much, if yanno what I mean...

[Snickering.]

[feline_sonata]

[Oliver blinks] Er...I'm sorry...?

I don...

[the sudden colour in his cheeks makes it clear that, well, now he does...]

Wha...you don't...it isn't! No! I...No!

[thatdamnsmirk]

[More snickering.]

Might be distressing if you're not used to that sort of thing...

[feline_sonata]

[A soft whimper]

B...b...but it's just holding...

[bloodseal_soul]

OH GOD THE PLANTS.

Please tell me you have a knife. Or some way to get it off you.

[feline_sonata]

...er.

I do! I en't stupid! It's in the boot that is all wrapped up.

[bloodseal_soul]

Can you still get to the knife? You need to cut it off you!

[feline_sonata]

[A little noise]

No. I don't think I can. Last time I tried, it tightened up en more and grabbed for my arm.

That's kind of the problem...I'm a little...stuck, Al.

[Voice]

[cursed_analysis]

I could remove it if you want, I need coordinates.

Also, I'd like to request classical, industrical, dance, trance, electronica, techno, and house.

As for playing or singing, I sing okay, I might be alright if I practiced with someone that knew what they were doing. I play the piano, cello, and violin.

Finally! I'd like to request specifically anything by the band...

...

...Nine Inch Nails if this single reads right.

[Voice; Private]

[feline_sonata]

I've been told it isn't good to advertise that info...'specially after what happened to Al.

I...

[He swallows, as though debating whether or not to trust this stranger]

I'm at [X,Y].

[A breath]

Classical...industrial...dance...trance...what else?

You sing? Okay. And piano...cello...violin.

NIN.

Your name?

[Through all of this, his voice wavers slightly]

[Voice; Private]

[cursed_analysis]

[The unmistakable hint of amusement slowly filters as he talks.]

Al was an unfortunate accident, but there are some people here that can be trusted.

Electronica, techno, house.

Arro Caine. I'll be there shortly Oliver.

[Voice; Private]

[feline_sonata]

[Swallows]

Well...I...I know that!

[He swallows]

Electronica, techno, house. Okay. I...I'll add it all to the list.

Thank you, Arro. I...er. If you can hurry, I'd appreciate it.

[stalwart_flame]

Stomp on it, that'll make it loosen a little.

[feline_sonata]

[a heavy breath]

I think that's how it got me, actually. I stepped on it. Just made more of them move. The creepers, I mean.

[stalwart_flame]

That's strange, it worked for me....

[feline_sonata]

I...I don't want to get my other foot stuck. Fall over. I...

I'm a little scared.

[feline_sonata]

I...I'll try, but whenever I wave my hand around, some of the little shoots try to grab it, so...I'm not sure I should touch it.

And my knife is in the boot that...is trapped.

[Private to Lelouch]

Er...is 'Arro' one of the people you said I have to be careful of? He's the one coming to help. Al said he's okay, but...

[feline_sonata]

I...yeah. 'S why I thought I should probably ask for help.

[Private to Lelouch]

Oh. Alright. He's the one coming to help, so, I though I should check.