06 // video; backdated to right after this morning's sirens!

[atrumcanis]

[This time Sirius is looking a little happier, though that's slightly put on--and my, but isn't he looking a fair sight more torn up. School uniform partially destroyed--very dirty, anyways, and torn, half of one shirtsleeve missing--a cut on his forehead, but he's dabbing at the blood with his tie in a distracted sort of way--the beginnings of a

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[voice]

[mentis_reae]

[So much to respond to, but let's start with - ]

Exercise caution at the black market. Do not take any comestibles offered to you. Disappearances from there have been on the rise, and, as ever, it is the unwary who do not question generosity who are made victim.

[voice]

[atrumcanis]

Yes, Mum, thank you; noted, sir. No taking of combustibles. Exercising. Vigilance. Peeled eyeballs. Questionable generosity. Probably don't lick anything.

I'm making a list. What's next?

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

Do not separate from the individual you're with.

[voice]

[atrumcanis]

Question! Do I have to hold his hand, or can I bind him to me with promises alone?

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[heartdissonance]

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[heartdissonance]

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[atrumcanis]

[well, that's a bit unsettling, but--]

And what's that face for, then? About to be ill? I'm magnanimous today, Miss Sunshine, I'll buy you a bird of your very own to deflock and devour and bat about, and I'm sure you'll feel loads better afterward.

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[heartdissonance]

You want someone to try and take the box, do you?

[tokissity]

"Bloody rich"? I'd say you're looking more bloody in general, dear.

[Typical man. Boasting, even in a rather unfavorable condition. :|]

[atrumcanis]

In order to become bloody rich, one must occasionally become bloody as well!

That's an ancient proverb that I just made up on the spot, purely for your benefit, miss. I'm all sorts of talented today. Oh, and you're welcome.

[tokissity]

[Here, you can have faux coy expression #152 for that.]

Men have done many things for me, throughout the years, but this may be the first time I've inspired an ancient proverb. It's truly an honor~

[After that little display though, she reverted back to a more neutral look.]

You don't think you should at least get a little cleaned up before welcoming your next round of trouble?

[atrumcanis]

[in Deeply Serious Tones:] If you've never met one that was willing to write out an ancient proverb for you, then you can't have met very many nice men at all.

[haha, but he ruins it by laughing! he scrubs at his forehead again, still very proud.]

This? This is nothing. I've been much muckier and still gotten out of anything troublesome. Don't concern yourself for me, madam, I will keep calm and carry on, and not even feel the slightest bit dizzy over any ensuing blood loss. No fear!

Voice.

[payingthepiper]

... Is there such a thing as magical coffee?

Voice.

[atrumcanis]

Nah, we just have the regular type. If you're referring to my unusually excellent mood at this dawn hour, Allen my mate, it likely has something to do with adrenaline! I think I am actually bleeding adrenaline, pure and undiluted! Gods could get drunk off of this stuff!

Oi, d'you fancy a trip to the black market as well? It's bound to be brilliant.

Voice.

[payingthepiper]

If you're bleeding it, you might run out sooner than you think and crash horribly. Like at noon. During lunch. [slightest mumble.]

[-- er-] I... don't know - have you been there before?

Voice.

[atrumcanis]

Nah, I'll lick at it, then it'll enter back into my system and process through again. It's a cyclical thinger. Very scientific. Can you tell I've been getting an education?

Not to this one. It will be an Adventure of the most proper sorts.

[voice;]

[weaktobullets]

How the hell'd you manage to keep 'em here?

[voice;]

[atrumcanis]

A dark box. That, and I'm a complete and total genius.

[voice;]

[weaktobullets]

Well, guess I'm shit outta luck on that second one.

[voice;]

[atrumcanis]

Don't lose hope, perhaps you can fake a bit of genius, see how that works. Or maybe you needn't be a complete genius, maybe only thirty percent or so. That might be enough to earn you one ape horn at least--or a half.