12th Chain; video

[little_bandages]

[Ritsuka is filming a cork bulletin board on a wall. It's a new cork board, on a new wall in a new apartment - but most people wouldn't know that

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[nakamadile]

Would it require any effort on my part?

[little_bandages]

Well, kinda. If I got in trouble at school, they'd need you to come pick me up.

[nakamadile]

I can, if it's that important. Provided you rarely get in trouble and I don't have to interact with you, much.

[little_bandages]

When I do get in trouble, it's not my fault. If people pick on me I can't be expected to take it lying down.

[anoyyyyed]

I mean. S'nice of you to offer and all. Who are you, anyway?

[Video]

[littlest_lord]

[When did you take that photograph 8|]

Permission slips are annoying.

[Video]

[little_bandages]

[It was a total ninja photo. All catboys are part ninja.]

I know, right? It's not like everyone has parents here. It's prejudice.

[Video]

[littlest_lord]

[You're lucky Ciel's not bitching about it o3o]

It makes sense, to a degree, but you're right.

...Is it really necessary to fill out the emergency contact form?

[Video]

[little_bandages]

It's good to have it filled out. That way, if anything happens, is you're hurt or in trouble, they'll contact that person right away. Otherwise, it might be a long time before they find out.

Voice

[ysobritish]

Did you find someone, Ritsuka?

Voice

[little_bandages]

My friend Riku volunteered - so did some people I didn't even know.

[Private - OHR filter]

...Are you doing okay?

Voice / OHR filter

[ysobritish]

Frankly, I'd say go with your friend. You don't know how safe these other people are.

...of course I am. Why wouldn't I be?

[He's not admitting anything.]

Voice / OHR filter

[little_bandages]

Yeah. I didn't realize there were so many people who were willing to step up for some kid they didn't know.

...But, I took a chance back then, too. It might pay off again.

[pause]

Because he's gone, and you care about him. I don't want you to be lonely.

[as_a_lady]

Oh, honey, are you okay? Did you find someone to sign those permission slips?

[little_bandages]

Hi Sookie. [Aw, he actually cheered up a little!]

I found a grown-up friend to do it.

[as_a_lady]

[awww. She's glad to hear him a little bit cheerier!] Okay. Y'know, you need anything and I'm here, right?

You holding up okay?

[little_bandages]

Yeah. It's been kinda weird lately. Since... the head of the household I was living in disappeared, everyone's kinda gone their separate ways.

I don't know if I really miss everyone, or if I'm just sick of moving around. It's like there's no point in getting used to anything here.

text;

[payback]

[a long pause before she answers. she's looking with no small amount of curiosity at what's displayed in his video feed - not so much at the monster, no, but at the photos.

there's a thought also, poor kid. someone who's been here quite a while and lost a lot of people. she sympathizes, in a way. but... well.]

Excuse me. How did you get those pictures?

text;

[little_bandages]

I used a digital camera, then made prints.

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[payback]

What's a camera?

[little_bandages]

It's a little machine. It has a glass lens and it captures the image in front of it. It's kinda complicated.