You know, Ruby, I know that we might talk somewhat infrequently... and I know that we're not that close, but I wanted to say something to you, while I still have the chance.
[Ahem]
I'm glad you and my friend Ange met. You've been... good for her. She's smiling in ways I never saw her smile before.
Also... please do NOT under any circumstances tell her I called to tell you this. She'd be insanely embarrassed.
She'd mentioned you met on that blasted boat. [Vira-Lorr smiled as she said it. Not great memories, but there were good sides.] Heh, I wouldn't ask you to do more. At the end of the day, we just end up wanting to be the best version of ourselves for someone we care about, right? But... I'm still happy she found someone.
She... well, both of you deserve to be happy. Everyone does.
{She laughed.] You're not wrong. There's always something that could have been much worse. I admit, sleepwalking into the middle of the festivities one night was less than pleasant.
[How she hadn't been cut to ribbons was anyone's guess.]
... Heh. I have... what I am going to just describe as a rather checkered history with romance. [She sighed.] Perhaps that will change, though I find my dates tend to wake up on me. Like I'm a dream they were having...
It's amazing how I yearn for some of those older curses at times. They were far less... bloody. I almost miss the days of weirdly laced chocolates. Almost.
[She didn't miss the betties though.]
I have all the time in the world to find them. I'm not worried.
[She had too much on her plate to worry about that right now. Too much anyway.]
Chemically laced. The Betties put sneaky little additives in them. Some made you scared. Some healed you. The caramels choked you to death. There were a few that made you very ... [ahem] Amorous. Let's go with that. It was a surprisingly mild incident comparatively.
I'm patient. At this point I've learned the value of it.
I don't know. Once we realized which chocolates did what, it wasn't quite so ... bad. [Cough] shame that they made the caramels a choking hazard. But if two people wanted to be affectionate, you could bring the strawberry tarts to the party. If you needed to calm someone down, you could use the peanut butter cups or the dark chocolate.
...the rest you throw in the trash. So, yeah. that was still evil, but we had some fun once we figured it all out.
And... thank you, for saying that. I do appreciate that. Everyone who wants love should be able to find it.
I'm kidding, I'm kidding. But sometimes you do need a different tool for the job. I was just checking!
[She looks a little thoughtful at that. She had run into Mabel a couple times now and really liked he other girls energy.]
Oh yeah? That's like super cute of you to be looking out for your sister like that, you know?
I could probably put something together for her. What do you have in mind? Or tell me a little about her and I'll see if I can come up with some good ideas.
Nah, dude. It's saved my butt plenty already. It's a great weapon.
[He lights up when she seems down with the idea and he shrugs a little.]
What kind of twin brother would I be, right? This place is dangerous, she needs something to help keep her safe, and you've already made weapons for me and Grunkle Stan.
[But, ah, as for ideas. Dipper grabs his journal and holds up a drawing of a shooting star.]
So, I don't know if you've caught on, but our family has symbols that are important for each of us. The pine tree for me, for example. You worked that into the Azure Pine really well. Mabel's is the shooting star, so maybe you could make that a theme?
As for the kind of weapon ...Mabel really likes two things when it comes to a fight: Punching and projectiles. She has a grappling hook that she definitely uses as a weapon way more than she should. She's also used a confetti cannon to fight zombies, and uh. There was also that time we were stuck in a dream world where she turned her hands into kitten fists and shot them at Bill? Make of that whatever you will.
That's great. Exactly what I want to hear, honestly.
[Oh she lights up hearing that.]
I couldn't agree more- At the rate I'm going you'll have a full set for the family soon. I just have to talk Ford into getting something...
But- Hey. That's a good point. You're a good brother, Dipper and I don' think anyone here would say your not. If they do sock 'em for me. Or tell me who they are and I'll sock 'em.
[She looks over the drawing briefly and taps her chin in thought. She pulls out her own sketch book and starts idly drawing.]
I- Didn't know exactly how important they were but it kind of reminds me of the emblems we use in my own world. That's what got me thinking of a pine tree with you.
Knowing it's a thing for you guys means I can definitely get something going there.
[She taps her own rose design emblem on her belt before she continues.]
Huh- Okay- Man. You guys are always surprising me with the things you guys deal with in your world. Weir triangles and robots, now all of this. You might give my world a run for it's money.
...But I do have an idea! My sister uses gauntlets that have shotguns built into them. I could definitely work together something like them-
If we designed them to look like the shooting stars- I probably work in a second barrel that shoots confetti so it doesn't get in the way of bullets.
...Hmmmm I'm going to try and think of some way to fit the kitten theme in, just give me a little time.
[Oh. This is a blast from the past. Ruby stares awkwardly at the phone for a little and eventually her fingers start moving ahead of her brain.]
UH YEAH- WHY!? DID HE TELL YOU ABOUT THE TEXTS!? I SWEAR I HAD LIKE THE BEST OF INTENTIONS WITH THOSE I JUST THOUGHT YOU WERE BOTH CUTE TOGETHER YOU CAN'T BLAME ME FOR THAT CAN YOU IF YOU CAN I PLEAD THE SIXTH VIDEO GAMES MADE ME DO IT
[It's probably better that Ford be the one to ask the questions, but Stan's still there for moral support, and helpful commentary - and obnoxiously reading over his shoulder.]
Oh! OH! Tell her that her Captain's here and he said he'll give her a pardon if she answers some questions for us!
[ Ruby responds and a tidal wave of horrified embarrassment washes over Ford. Because he already knew about the true author of the texts, but apparently Ruby didn't. And now Stan knows, and Ford is not even slightly pleased to be reminded of the start of a romantic relationship that just very messily ended. This would be the worst thing that had happened to Ford all week if not for, you know... ]
I'm not telling her that, Stanley. She's answering anyway.
[ And giving way more information than asked. To Ruby, he sends: ]
He told me you wrote the texts a few days after it happened.
And you're supposed to plead the fifth if you don't want to incriminate yourself. The sixth amendment is about fair trials.
But that doesn't matter. Ozpin was only with you for a day?
He did???? Oh. Okay. This is less embarrassing than I though then-
Is that how that works? School was like really weird here when it was actually a thing. I always get those mixed up. There were like a lot of amendments-
Do I get a fair trial then? Because I'd totally like of those if I'm already incriminated.
[Okay. Okay. She moves on to the more serious question here because there's only one way Ford would be asking about Oz being in someone's head.]
Yeah. It was just the one day. ...I don't know how much you know about him but that's not how it works back at home. It's a long story and I know he's not super open about it. Who's head did he end up in? Are they okay?
Oh no. He's in your head? Okay. That must be super awkward. Do you need like any tips on how to deal with him? He's not like thinking weird thoughts in there is he? If you tell him to stop he's usually pretty good about it. He means well it's just like a super complicated mess.
And yeah, you're welcome. If you need any help let me know.
[ Ford pauses to acknowledge Ozpin's response, eventually coming back with something that's not much more than a vague, wordless acknowledgement of acceptance. Ruby can be a little... quick on the draw.
Still, Ozpin's curl of fondness is echoed by Ford. Ruby's a good kid - if a little too sharp at times. Ford wasn't being subtle, but he's not thrilled that Ruby picked up on everything so quickly. ]
I appreciate the offer, but I'll be alright.
I'll contact you again if there are any problems.
[ A little more blunt than he'd prefer to be, but he'll just have to make it up to her later. Focusing on the situation at hand is more important right now. ]
Yeah. I'm okay. Ange got her leg hurt but I got her out of there before anything could get worse. That was one heck of a prom, huh? Are you and Peter okay? Anyone else hurt?
Oh, no. Poor Ange. I'm glad you both got out of there.
We're mostly alright. Peter took some debris of some sort to the chest, but nothing too serious. They're pretty shallow injuries from what I could tell. He had the sense to go hide somewhere safe in the school.
I hurt my head, probably a bit concussed I think.
Guess it ended up turning out a lot like that Carrie film, didn't it?
She'll live and I'd be a pretty bad girlfriend if I didn't.
I'm glad Peter wasn't hurt too badly. But I do have to give it to Peter, I really respect that he knows when to run and hide. It's a really underrated trait.
...Offfff. It doesn't like anyone got out without a scratch. Take care of yourself, Luna.
Oh wow. I almost forgot about that! Wow talk about uncanny valley it was- I think we got off a little lucky in comparison- but I think that's because we have a good group of people around.
A new arm? Does this have something to do with when you- You know... Died? I can probably look into doing one for you. I've made a couple prosthetics now. This shouldn't be too different.
[Part of her does want to. She doesn't like the prices that come along with this, the sacrifices people had to make to restore a sense of normalcy around here.
At the same time to see James do something that at least seemed to be outside of his own interests. She was willing to support that.]
Yeah... Well I appreciate that you did that all the same. It's not something you specifically had to do, but I'm glad you did.
Sounds great. I'll have some progress by the time you do.
[The video opens on Lance fumbling around with the fluid and he's running, it's like something straight out of a Blair Witch Project comedy parody. He's yelling as he runs through the mist, there's what looks like trees maybe?]
AHHHH! SHIRO I THINK I BLEW UP KALTENECKER! I HEARD A MOO AND- [Thwack, and that's Lance running into a tree and falling to the ground with a groan.] Was... was that a tree? I thought I was in the middle of the street... OH SHIT, SHIRO I'M IN THE WOODS!
[Oh no. Look, Ruby was aware Lance was blind at the moment and she probably shouldn't laugh but here she was anyways.
Once she stifles that down she manages to put on her best Shiro impression.]
That's right. It's me, Shiro. I've got white in my hair because I'm getting old and I'm really tired and want everyone to work together and stay out of trouble.
[It's not the best but she's trying.]
Lance, I need you to stay calm. We'll prepare a rescue mission and get you out of there soon.
[THere's a snort but she is serious she doesn't want him getting into trouble.]
But what the golly gee willickers is a Kalternecker?
[It takes a minute for the words to sink in as not Shiro and in fact Ruby who is definitely making fun on him. He snuffles as he rights himself and rubs at his face and head where he hit the tree.]
Ruby?! [He scrambles and fumbles around t find where he dropped the fluid and when he finally does, he does his best glare into the camera... but he's holding it upside down.] Dude! This isn't funny, I might've killed her! I don't even know where I am!
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Date: 2021-04-29 04:03 pm (UTC)[Ahem]
I'm glad you and my friend Ange met. You've been... good for her. She's smiling in ways I never saw her smile before.
Also... please do NOT under any circumstances tell her I called to tell you this. She'd be insanely embarrassed.
Audio - UN: RadRidingHood
Date: 2021-04-29 05:04 pm (UTC)Yeah, uh-we've been friends since I got here back when we were all on the Titanic.
And yeah-I uh-noticed she's doing that a little more these days. I'll keep, you know? doing what I'm doing. Because I like to see her doing that too.
But more importantly I'm just glad she's happy. After everything she's been through she deserves that.
And no problem, I'll keep it our little secret! It's a promise.
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Date: 2021-04-30 12:29 am (UTC)She... well, both of you deserve to be happy. Everyone does.
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Date: 2021-05-01 09:39 pm (UTC)[If you ignore the razor wire and all the monsters trying to kill them.]
Phew! I mean not that I wouldn't be up for doing more, but I'm pretty happy that things are going well so far.
And if she's happy then that puts me at ease too. I'm glad we both have each other to do that.
What about you? Do you have someone around here who makes you happy?
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Date: 2021-05-01 11:05 pm (UTC)[How she hadn't been cut to ribbons was anyone's guess.]
... Heh. I have... what I am going to just describe as a rather checkered history with romance. [She sighed.] Perhaps that will change, though I find my dates tend to wake up on me. Like I'm a dream they were having...
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Date: 2021-05-08 10:58 pm (UTC)[Ruby was really lucky to not end up there herself.]
Aw, well that's a shame, but keep your chin up! The right person is still out there for you. I'm sure of it.
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Date: 2021-05-09 09:20 pm (UTC)[She didn't miss the betties though.]
I have all the time in the world to find them. I'm not worried.
[She had too much on her plate to worry about that right now. Too much anyway.]
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Date: 2021-05-10 07:18 pm (UTC)[This went right over her head.]
Well that's a good way to look at it. I'm sure you'll find them.
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Date: 2021-05-10 07:26 pm (UTC)I'm patient. At this point I've learned the value of it.
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Date: 2021-07-11 03:45 pm (UTC)No one messes with candies. That's just pure evil.
Patient is good. I'm glad you've got that going for you. I'm sure it'll pay off for you in the long run.
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Date: 2021-07-11 05:23 pm (UTC)...the rest you throw in the trash. So, yeah. that was still evil, but we had some fun once we figured it all out.
And... thank you, for saying that. I do appreciate that. Everyone who wants love should be able to find it.
Video | un: dipper [Let's say Late April]
Date: 2021-05-12 01:08 am (UTC)I might have a job for you, if so.
Video | RadRidingHood
Date: 2021-05-14 06:41 pm (UTC)But I am still making weapons-
What are you thinking of? Is the Azure Pine not cutting it?
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Date: 2021-05-15 04:54 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-05-16 04:00 am (UTC)[She looks a little thoughtful at that. She had run into Mabel a couple times now and really liked he other girls energy.]
Oh yeah? That's like super cute of you to be looking out for your sister like that, you know?
I could probably put something together for her. What do you have in mind? Or tell me a little about her and I'll see if I can come up with some good ideas.
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Date: 2021-05-16 04:56 am (UTC)[He lights up when she seems down with the idea and he shrugs a little.]
What kind of twin brother would I be, right? This place is dangerous, she needs something to help keep her safe, and you've already made weapons for me and Grunkle Stan.
[But, ah, as for ideas. Dipper grabs his journal and holds up a drawing of a shooting star.]
So, I don't know if you've caught on, but our family has symbols that are important for each of us. The pine tree for me, for example. You worked that into the Azure Pine really well. Mabel's is the shooting star, so maybe you could make that a theme?
As for the kind of weapon ...Mabel really likes two things when it comes to a fight: Punching and projectiles. She has a grappling hook that she definitely uses as a weapon way more than she should. She's also used a confetti cannon to fight zombies, and uh. There was also that time we were stuck in a dream world where she turned her hands into kitten fists and shot them at Bill? Make of that whatever you will.
Her right hook also cannot be overstated.
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Date: 2021-05-23 11:14 pm (UTC)[Oh she lights up hearing that.]
I couldn't agree more- At the rate I'm going you'll have a full set for the family soon. I just have to talk Ford into getting something...
But- Hey. That's a good point. You're a good brother, Dipper and I don' think anyone here would say your not. If they do sock 'em for me. Or tell me who they are and I'll sock 'em.
[She looks over the drawing briefly and taps her chin in thought. She pulls out her own sketch book and starts idly drawing.]
I- Didn't know exactly how important they were but it kind of reminds me of the emblems we use in my own world. That's what got me thinking of a pine tree with you.
Knowing it's a thing for you guys means I can definitely get something going there.
[She taps her own rose design emblem on her belt before she continues.]
Huh- Okay- Man. You guys are always surprising me with the things you guys deal with in your world. Weir triangles and robots, now all of this. You might give my world a run for it's money.
...But I do have an idea! My sister uses gauntlets that have shotguns built into them. I could definitely work together something like them-
If we designed them to look like the shooting stars- I probably work in a second barrel that shoots confetti so it doesn't get in the way of bullets.
...Hmmmm I'm going to try and think of some way to fit the kitten theme in, just give me a little time.
text | 5/13
Date: 2021-05-16 04:35 am (UTC)Ruby.
When Ozpin died in February, did he manifest as a voice in your head before resurrecting?
text;
Date: 2021-05-16 07:10 pm (UTC)UH YEAH- WHY!? DID HE TELL YOU ABOUT THE TEXTS!?
I SWEAR I HAD LIKE THE BEST OF INTENTIONS WITH THOSE
I JUST THOUGHT YOU WERE BOTH CUTE TOGETHER YOU CAN'T BLAME ME FOR THAT CAN YOU
IF YOU CAN I PLEAD THE SIXTH
VIDEO GAMES MADE ME DO IT
But uh yeah. He was a voice in my head for a day.
(In the background)
Date: 2021-05-16 07:28 pm (UTC)Oh! OH! Tell her that her Captain's here and he said he'll give her a pardon if she answers some questions for us!
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Date: 2021-05-16 07:57 pm (UTC)I'm not telling her that, Stanley. She's answering anyway.
[ And giving way more information than asked. To Ruby, he sends: ]
He told me you wrote the texts a few days after it happened.
And you're supposed to plead the fifth if you don't want to incriminate yourself. The sixth amendment is about fair trials.
But that doesn't matter. Ozpin was only with you for a day?
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Date: 2021-05-16 08:16 pm (UTC)Oh.
Okay. This is less embarrassing than I though then-
Is that how that works? School was like really weird here when it was actually a thing. I always get those mixed up. There were like a lot of amendments-
Do I get a fair trial then? Because I'd totally like of those if I'm already incriminated.
[Okay. Okay. She moves on to the more serious question here because there's only one way Ford would be asking about Oz being in someone's head.]
Yeah.
It was just the one day.
...I don't know how much you know about him but that's not how it works back at home.
It's a long story and I know he's not super open about it.
Who's head did he end up in?
Are they okay?
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Date: 2021-05-17 12:13 am (UTC)He's explained the situation.
Everything is fine. I just wanted to be sure he'd actually be gone by the end of the day.
Thank you, Ruby.
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Date: 2021-05-17 01:07 pm (UTC)He's in your head?
Okay. That must be super awkward.
Do you need like any tips on how to deal with him?
He's not like thinking weird thoughts in there is he?
If you tell him to stop he's usually pretty good about it.
He means well it's just like a super complicated mess.
And yeah, you're welcome.
If you need any help let me know.
(also in the background)
Date: 2021-05-17 01:49 pm (UTC)I can assure you I was not 'thinking weird thoughts' at Ruby Rose.
[ Below this, though, is a curl of something guilty and fond. He appreciates that he means well more than he'd care to admit. ]
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Date: 2021-05-17 10:17 pm (UTC)Still, Ozpin's curl of fondness is echoed by Ford. Ruby's a good kid - if a little too sharp at times. Ford wasn't being subtle, but he's not thrilled that Ruby picked up on everything so quickly. ]
I appreciate the offer, but I'll be alright.
I'll contact you again if there are any problems.
[ A little more blunt than he'd prefer to be, but he'll just have to make it up to her later. Focusing on the situation at hand is more important right now. ]
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Date: 2021-05-16 04:10 pm (UTC)Ruby? Please tell me you're alright.
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Date: 2021-05-16 08:26 pm (UTC)Ange got her leg hurt but I got her out of there before anything could get worse.
That was one heck of a prom, huh?
Are you and Peter okay?
Anyone else hurt?
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Date: 2021-05-18 10:45 pm (UTC)We're mostly alright. Peter took some debris of some sort to the chest, but nothing too serious. They're pretty shallow injuries from what I could tell. He had the sense to go hide somewhere safe in the school.
I hurt my head, probably a bit concussed I think.
Guess it ended up turning out a lot like that Carrie film, didn't it?
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Date: 2021-05-19 01:16 am (UTC)I'm glad Peter wasn't hurt too badly. But I do have to give it to Peter, I really respect that he knows when to run and hide. It's a really underrated trait.
...Offfff. It doesn't like anyone got out without a scratch. Take care of yourself, Luna.
Oh wow. I almost forgot about that! Wow talk about uncanny valley it was- I think we got off a little lucky in comparison- but I think that's because we have a good group of people around.
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Date: 2021-06-01 09:37 pm (UTC)I found him in a closet. I'm quite sure he's used it to nap in before. I'm quite acquainted with his hiding places these days.
I know, I'll be alright. I'm made of sturdier stuff. I'm mostly worried about Peter, he's sleeping right now though so that's good.
[ Sometimes love is keeping an eye on your passed-out boyfriend. It's a wonder she managed to coax him to sleep, in all honesty. ]
I think so too. I'm a little vexxed I didn't see this one coming, though. But then I didn't think something like a movie would happen here like that?
[ ... Luna's lack of Muggle Popculture knowledge is her downfall sometimes. ]
Text; un: Ironwood
Date: 2021-05-19 02:53 pm (UTC)Text;
Date: 2021-05-19 08:56 pm (UTC)Yeah.
I totally do those things!
Uh- What's going on?
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Date: 2021-05-19 09:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-06-02 01:33 pm (UTC)Does this have something to do with when you-
You know...
Died?
I can probably look into doing one for you.
I've made a couple prosthetics now.
This shouldn't be too different.
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Date: 2021-06-02 02:32 pm (UTC)I've lost the arm that was already prosthetic, I just need a replacement. I can send you the specs.
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Date: 2021-06-02 09:25 pm (UTC)I guess this is what it feels like when everyone tells me to stay out of trouble.
What happened then?
That'd be great-
I might have to scrounge around some of the abandoned metal shops for parts, but I should be able to whip something up.
Just be more careful out there, would you?
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Date: 2021-06-02 10:12 pm (UTC)Thank you, Ruby.
[ And he attaches a file about his prosthetics in particular. ]
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Date: 2021-06-02 11:05 pm (UTC)Oooooooooooooh.
I
Thank you, General.
That's a big thing to do for anyone.
We all appreciate it and I'm sure he will too.
Of course. I'll uh start looking over these right away.
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Date: 2021-06-04 03:19 am (UTC)It's what needed to be done.
Keep in touch. I'll come by when I can.
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Date: 2021-06-06 07:03 pm (UTC)At the same time to see James do something that at least seemed to be outside of his own interests. She was willing to support that.]
Yeah... Well I appreciate that you did that all the same. It's not something you specifically had to do, but I'm glad you did.
Sounds great. I'll have some progress by the time you do.
Video | un: sharpshooter (blind misfire late may)
Date: 2021-06-07 03:18 am (UTC)AHHHH! SHIRO I THINK I BLEW UP KALTENECKER! I HEARD A MOO AND- [Thwack, and that's Lance running into a tree and falling to the ground with a groan.] Was... was that a tree? I thought I was in the middle of the street... OH SHIT, SHIRO I'M IN THE WOODS!
Video UN: RadRidingHood
Date: 2021-06-08 05:33 pm (UTC)Once she stifles that down she manages to put on her best Shiro impression.]
That's right. It's me, Shiro. I've got white in my hair because I'm getting old and I'm really tired and want everyone to work together and stay out of trouble.
[It's not the best but she's trying.]
Lance, I need you to stay calm. We'll prepare a rescue mission and get you out of there soon.
[THere's a snort but she is serious she doesn't want him getting into trouble.]
But what the golly gee willickers is a Kalternecker?
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Date: 2021-06-21 06:01 pm (UTC)Ruby?! [He scrambles and fumbles around t find where he dropped the fluid and when he finally does, he does his best glare into the camera... but he's holding it upside down.] Dude! This isn't funny, I might've killed her! I don't even know where I am!