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

[aimforthesun.livejournal.com]

A very legitimate worry~

[1/2]

[hardlyboiled.livejournal.com]

[sagkjsahgkjshagkjhasg He looks up from the SFC, sitting up at his desk and looking over to Philip.]

P-Philip-- These two... they've... they've come back to life!

[THINKING OF BOSS OVER HERE NOW SOB. Waves the SFC at him so he can take a look.]

[2/2]

[keyword-bingo.livejournal.com]

[Snatches the SFC out of his hand fast as light, making amazed faces at it.]

How compelling.

More zombies? A Jiang Shi? How were you revived?

[SAMEEEEE]

[first_scorned]

... Hiroki was sick. He's since then disappeared.

[ He's quiet. ] Have you spoke with the Oni child, Touka? ... I haven't told her yet.

[ In other words, what he's trying to say is: "I'm not sure I'd like to see anyone ELSE disappear on me." ... They always left him in the end. ]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[... Whether he knew before or not, her plans to cut off ties with Naoya are a distant memory. Losing family... She frowns and answers carefully.]

I... didn't know that Touka was an Oni. Well- nevermind that. She's sure to find out eventually.

[She considers her options.]

... Not meaning to invite myself over or anything, but you mind if I stop by when I can stand without doubling over? Your place must be pretty quiet. You managing?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

You didn't have a plan.

[Not an accusation, just covering the facts. Still, she doesn't seem upset, just... tired with a bit of confusion.]

Now I'm all for listening to instincts but you really should've done everything necessary to stay alive.

[hungryvigilante.livejournal.com]

Mmmmm, I guess that's okay, flower girl! But you really have to promise! Tao would be super sad if you disappeared like that again.

And you still have to get me meat buns too, meow!

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

I had a goal. It was nearly as good.

[He isn't about to enlighten her. Instead he simply closes his eyes, smiling slightly.]

I messed up. That's all there is to it.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Your goal wasn't very well thought-out then.

[... for some reason, that irritates her. So smug when she's upset! How dare he-]

Yeah. You messed up in making the decision to go back.

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

[A pause, and then--]

Anyway, it's all in the past now. Why are you worrying about it still?

[1/2]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[... Wh-what? A tilt of her head at that wink. Did she say something scandalous?]

Uhhh... Not sure.

[2/2]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

[A shrug over here, though he certainly gets the implications and is so amused.]

It looks like that's where we ended up after our deaths.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

It was a week ago for everyone else, and maybe two hours ago for my memory. What are you talking about it's in the past?!

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

According to my definition of 'in the past', two hours ago and a week ago both fall into that category.

[1/2]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

You two are too kind. And perfect examples of why having friends is never worthwhile.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Too early to write it off like that. At least give it a week and a half before it's not worth talking about.

[2/2]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She laughs, very amused.]

And you're taking it very well.

[Her attention returns to the SFC.]

I'm starting to think he doesn't appreciate our company, Billy.

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

Why dwell on it? It won't do either of us any good. We just need to learn from our mistakes and move on.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

But we still disagree on what your mistake was.

[1/2]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

Interesting. So they figured out how to control the weather since their last experiment with it.

[2/2]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

How is he now? Better, I hope? Any other reports of this problem?

[Their priorities are so different, sob.]

[1/?]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She quirks an eyebrow. Well hello there, other pair who switches off the device. This amuses her and she laughs, not at all concerned with the topic at hand.]

Yeah, pretty sure we're zombies.

[2/?]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

[He just has to grin at that, peering over her shoulder at the device.]

It seems pretty likely at this point. Though I am sure we aren't mermaids.

[3/?]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Way to change your tune. [She laughs again.] Out of denial?

[Turning her attention back to the SFC.] We'll let you know if there's any side-effects of being revived- like a hunger for brains.

[4/?]

[redcloakedthief.livejournal.com]

I gave it some more thought. If we were eaten by them, we were bitten by them, so we were contaminated, right?

[And he just grins in the background.]

Or maybe we won't. It generally is a bad idea to warn your prey that you are coming.