18 | VIDEO

[ebony_mask]

[The video focuses on a dark, jagged crack in a concrete wall, clearly that of a poorly lit, unfurnished basement. A bubbling, brown ooze is lazily squeezing itself out of the crack and pooling onto the floor.

The camera operator gives an irritated snort--then the familiar, gravelly tone.]

This is fucking annoying. It never rains, but pours.

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video;

[in_starvation]

[ Ew, that face. What the hell happened to his face? How is he even alive? ]

Like what? People got some weird definitions of "good" around here. Or anywhere else.

permavideo;

[ebony_mask]

[Flings a crumpled up cigarette pack into the ooze.]

Would you like to guess?

[in_starvation]

It's not the kinky type, is it?

[ Because again: ew. ]

[ebony_mask]

[A snicker.]

You must be new.

[video]

[gaveherwings]

[It was most likely you then, who sent them.

Daedalus is not amused- but he is a bit impressed at Mask's ability to stay off the radar, for a time.]

Smart of you, to keep out of trouble.

[permavideo]

[ebony_mask]

[Who sent wat]

Even now, I have doubters.

[A pause.]

My God, I'm starting to sound like Cohen.

Re: [permavideo]

[gaveherwings]

[ FINGERS.]

I can't decide if that would be an improvement.

[ebony_mask]

Depends on your frame of reference, I guess.

From mine, that's a distinct downgrade.

voice;

[enigmaestro]

You've somehow managed to make Soylent Green appetizing. By comparison.

permavoice;

[ebony_mask]

What do I win?

[enigmaestro]

My undying respect.

[ebony_mask]

I'd like to redeem that for a housekeeper.

voice;

[isitablurred]

Are you expecting a merit badge?

permavoice;

[ebony_mask]

Never was a scout, so I doubt I'm eligible, but...yeah...a little recognition would be nice, now that I think of it.

[isitablurred]

No, me neither.

[His parents were afraid he'd hurt the other children.]

In your case, isn't it the kind of recognition that you hope gets you early parole? Not much use outside of jail--or easily proven, either.

[ebony_mask]

It's an early adopter type deal.

voice;

[proxysearch]

[Oh God, if that's really a finger, she's going to be sick again. Thanks, Roman. She's sticking to voice for now.]

Poor you. Hire a nanny.

permavoice;

[ebony_mask]

Golly, Re-l, you sound cranky. Someone not get enough beauty rest last night?

[proxysearch]

Kiss my ass, Roman. You know very well what went on last night.

[ebony_mask]

Hmm, let's see...was it massage night with Tina? Or was that Friday? The days seem to blur together...