accidental video ● fifth reflection

[straying]

[The video clicks on to a very familiar apartment. Yet it seems that the person who turned on the SFC on accident is rather disoriented. As she fumbles with it, the video becomes clear. Saya's apartment, the living room area to be exact. The SFC is set on the table and it catches just a glimpse of an odd sight. Why the hell is Matthew laying on top of Saya on her couch? She's not quite sure either.

And so she can't refuse reflexes, emitting a sound most likened to a squeak and then roughly kicking him off of her. As he falls on the floor with an 'Ow', she wakes up a bit and tilts her head down to look at him. Her hand is removed from the SFC but the camera still manages to catch the rest of the conversation.]

Oh. So I got last and first hit. I'm satisfied.

[Then he lurches to his feet--or tries to. Instead, he ends up slumping to the floor again, wincing.] That isn't fair.

Sure it is. You gave me an opening both times. You need to work on your hand-to-hand combat skills. [She stretches and attempts to sit up as well but fails, flopping back onto the couch.]

[He huffs, propping his chin on his hand.] Catching me by surprise doesn't mean I have to work on my hand-to-hand combat. [He notices something that she doesn't and grins.] Hey Saya, toss me your SFC?

[She complies, carelessly tossing it to him and the camera is jostled as she does so.] Don't go throwing it at an enemy like you did with yours. [a pause] ... we'll probably have to go looking for it now.

[He catches it.] It was a better use for the thing at the time. [He pauses, glancing into it and tilting his head.] Oh, so it is recording. Hello, Vatheon. Looks like the theory is true.

[She sputters incoherently off-camera. There's some ruffling as she slips off the couch and reaches for it.] H-Hey! Hand that over! This isn't how I wanted to make my return!

[He laughs at her.] Well, it's too late for that. Anyway, I'm using it. [He sticks his tongue out at her.]

[There's some grumbling and she has no qualms invading personal space in order to get it back at this point. Attempts to snatch the SFC are go, but she tries to get a message across at the same time.] Ignore this guy, you can discuss the more serious matters with him later. For now- [a moment of hesitation] Well, I'm back. Or maybe we're back, I should say. Sorry if you worried, let's talk later!

[He gives a cheeky grin and cuts off the feed with a click!]

[OOC: JOINT POST IS GO. We'll be hitting you with combos marked with [1/?] so don't worry about comment order.]

Comments

[2/3]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

[And he reaches over and snags the SFC and peers into it.]

Why does it interest you so much, I wonder?

[3/3]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[asdf;ljdf. Goddamn thief. Peering over his shoulder and speaking not all too kindly.]

Ignore him. He enjoys getting into other people's business.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

It was easy enough the first time. [She mutters that to herself, not expecting him to catch it. But she grins right after.]

Easy for you to say. I'm curious about what's going on post-apocalypse.

[1/2]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

It wouldn't have been a problem if she had been reasonable about the entire saving people thing.

[An innocent smile. Saya, if you try to hit him, he is dodging.]

[Video]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She frowns.]

Because when I did, the person I asked died along with me. [A gesture over her shoulder to where Matthew sits.] I work alone for a reason, Inuyasha.

[2/3, I lied]

[first_scorned]

... Resurrection is not something one is capable of if you are too late to pull the soul back. ... Healing is hardly something one can do if you're already dead as well.

[ With annoyance, he looks away. ] ... Foolish. You've got it backwards. More of a dead child... and even now, I suppose the two of you are still living children. Hardly a change, is it?

[ The neutral expression of his is replaced; the worry disappears and is covered up quickly. ]

... Had I not already known the forces in this place provided resurrection within a week, I might have actually cared. Otherwise, I had no reason to WORRY, so don't assume such a notion.

[Video]

[twotimingmutt]

Then get someone stronger. There were plenty of other people who were capable of fighting those zombies.

[2/2]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She just grits her teeth and frowns. That would look bad in front of someone else and she's still minding her manners around Billy.]

You shouldn't listen to him. He should've been more reasonable and left me alone when I told him to.

[3/3]

[first_scorned]

... Saya... I thought I've told you enough by now that you would have learned that not being trapped in an endless cycle and being allowed to live again as who you already are is not a chance those who die would normally get.

[ He shakes his head. ] ... I detest reiterating myself, but you've only proven how young you really are. Recklessness and foolhardiness... that is the traits you two have in common. Letting emotions cloud your logic... I've said it before, but it never benefits. Think before you act next time.

[ceruleanvices.livejournal.com]

[]

Not a whole hell of a lot, really. I think we're all trying to kick back and relax.

[aimforthesun.livejournal.com]

You're both idiots. How about we leave it at that?

[Action]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

[A longer pause, more contemplative.]

People are always going to worry. They're people, and we are stuck here together.

[whiterequiem.livejournal.com]

[His anger turns into sadness and he attempts to stop the tears from flowing down his cheeks.]

Idiot. I don't need your apology. Just give me some time alone.

[pristinestar.livejournal.com]

Miss...

[slightly surprised to see her in one piece, but...

it's creepy, to see her alive, even if he was aware that even dead people can come back alive here. still, it should be a good thing right now.

he tries to smile: ] ... Welcome back.

[hardlyboiled.livejournal.com]

You've... come back to life.

[WASFJHSGGF PARTNER WHERE IS HIS PARTNER]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

With good reason. I commend everyone who managed to survive! [She laughs a little.]

I think I need to work on my skills just a little bit more. My fault for getting sloppy.

[Action]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Not always. Nobody worried before now. I wouldn't be around long enough for them to notice when I'm gone.

[And even if she brought the subject upon herself, she wants it to go away. They don't need to be so serious after they died. Really!]

Well, nevermind that. You holding up okay? That was the second time for me, but...

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She had felt absolutely no guilt until now. It was just another thing and no one was supposed to be worried that she died. But now that she knows that it affected someone this badly... she forces a smile.]

I'll do better than that.

You'll be fine, Ragna. I'm alive and well again, so don't worry about me. [A sheepish laugh.] Sorry I gave you anything to worry about in the first place.

Everything's back to normal now, so... Take care. See you around.

[She manages a smile and a wave before ending the conversation with a click! As of today, she'd work on avoiding Ragna. Out of sight, out of mind, right?]

[Action]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

[He arches an eyebrow at the subject change, but lets it go. And grins.]

I've never been better.

[It's an outrageous lie, since neither of them can stand up. But it's just ridiculous enough.]

[1/2]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

[A pause. And a grin.]

So you really do care! What a surprise.

[2/2]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Talk about blunt, Matthew. Let him have his secrets from you now and then.

And don't talk like you're any different.

[1/2]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

[To Saya:]

Look at how much everyone cares.

[And then he grins.]

Don't worry about it. I seem pretty forgettable, I know.

[Action]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She laughs at that, but she makes no effort to get up. Gave up on that for now.]

Oh, good. I was afraid there would be some psychological trauma I'd have to deal with.

[2/2]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[as;ldfjdsf She has no answer for that and only elbows him again. Few things embarrass her, but. Well. What is concern, she doesn't even.]

Er... yeah, I appreciate it, Kagome. I'm sorry I disappeared. But now that you know Matthew, you'll have to watch out.

[Video 1/2]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She shakes her head.]

No no, he's plenty strong and... more reliable than I expected, I guess. So that wasn't the problem here, Inuyasha.