sixth bullet :: video/action

[headedforhope]

[The feed turns on to reveal a large, sunlit meadow that clearly showcases the work of someone who has been working with the magic dirt; a gazebo stands in the center of the clearing, simple in design and yet possessing an old-fashioned sort of charm. The outline of the Monsigny apartment complex can be seen some distance away, a recognizable shape through the thin wall of trees. A pretty picture, to be certain, and yet one devoid of human life; there's no one in sight, much less the one responsible for the gazebo's creation.

Then there's a flurry of motion near the bottom of the mirror's peripheral vision and the feed pans down to show Mami, gesturing to get the Vine's attention. And yet the girl has quite clearly undergone some radical changes; there are cat ears rising out of her hair and a tail peeking out of her skirt to swish around her ankles, both feline appendages a soft golden color to match her curls. She's been severely reduced in size, not much bigger than a pinecone.

Mami looks ridiculous and yet doesn't seem to be bothered by it, given how she appears as unruffled as always. There's no panic, no outrage, just a faintly amused sort of surprise....on the surface, anyway.]

Ah, hello? Can anyone hear me? [the words come out in a squeaky whisper and she clears her throat, trying again in a louder voice.] I'm in something of a predicament, I'm afraid. In making use of the magic dirt, I somehow triggered one of those troublesome side effects; the result is hopefully obvious enough that I don't have to describe it. [A polite chuckle.]

In my current "state" [and here the ears lie flat against her skull for a moment, a clear display of the annoyance her calm smile is attempting to hide] walking back to more appropriate shelter has become a great deal more difficult. If it's not too much trouble, I would appreciate some assistance.

[ooc: Mami has been wildcarded! The area affected is only the gazebo itself, for a couple of hours; comments will be responded to by nekofinale for icon purposes.]

Comments

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

I looked less helpless when this nonsense happened to me.

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

How fortunate for you, miss. But if you don't mind my asking, what exactly happened? These effects can be random, I understand.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

The same thing that happened to you: I was turned into a small version of myself with cat traits.

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

Ah...! How long did it take for the effects to wear off?

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Oh, about half a day, but it was okay, since I'm not a mere earth-crawling human, I could have defended myself in that time.

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

[That rather blatant insult makes her pause, but otherwise she doesn't let herself be baited.]

Only half a day? That's good to know, it would've been worrying to hear that it had lasted for longer. I'd rather not spend a week like this.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Well, you might remain in this kind of situation for longer - maybe even for over a month, you're just a human, so it might take longer for your body to fight back.

[Tenshi, meanwhile, noticed that her earlier insult had been ignored, but she wasn't discourage deasily!]

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

[LMAO WOW SCREW YOU]

It might, or it might not. There doesn't seem to be any way of knowing for sure, huh? It could be over in as soon as a half hour.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

[Sorry, I wish I had a nicer character sometimes...]

Yes, but until then, watching you flail around is amusing enough.

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

[it's okay, she is a beautiful would-be troll]

Oh, is that what I'm doing? I hadn't realized; it seemed more like a polite request for help, to me.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

[Tenshi, why so fail]

Same thing, really, if you think about it.

But don't worry! I'll totally protect you from dangers for now. You ARE just a human, after all, and you just can't help being this weak.

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

[tenshi being effective is a frightening thing]

How considerate of you, miss. [passive-aggression cranked up to 11!] Tell me, what's your name? [so that she can dislike you forever!!]

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Thanks, of course I'm considerate, I'm a holy being, after all. [Said entirely without irony.]

I'm Tenshi Hinanai. I'm pretty famous around here.

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see. [pardon her for being less than impressed] This is the first I've heard of you, to be honest.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Oh, of course. You're just a human, and I'm not known to bother weak humans too much unless I am completely bored, like right now. So nobody from my world would have warned you about me, really.

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

.....That sounds pretty lonely, to be honest.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

...It's not. Why would it be. There's...youkai for example, or other celestials, or messengers from the dragon palace, or stuff like that. Most interesting folks aren't human, really.

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

How would you know, if you never really bothered talking to humans? It sounds like you have a pretty narrow idea of what makes someone "interesting". [normally she would try to avoid saying something so blunt, but it's Tenshi, and she doubts that her usual manners will account for much.] You could be missing out on some worthwhile companionship that way.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

I was a human once and technically am living with a human right n-

Oh, but I watched humans a lot. You can do that from heaven, you know? I've also fought a few humans here and there - not all of you sorry lot are spineless weaklings. So I know what I'd miss which is really nothing important.

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

I don't think that's true....you knowing what you're missing. Just watching isn't enough.

[And that is said with a trace of bitterness.]

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Really? I think it's enough for me. Not for you though, huh? Just means you gotta act out more then, simple.

[She didn't actually meant to tease/provoke with the later, mostly because she thought that'd be beneath her.]

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

Mm, I've been trying. I guess that's just another difference between you and me - what we can content ourselves with.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

...Right...I'm content with what I should be content with and demanding where I shouldn't...

[Evidently, she wasn't really sure how to reply to that properly, since she wasn't sure if meowmi Mami was trying to set her up or not.]

[nekofinale.livejournal.com]

[MIND GAMES, MIND GAMES EVERYWHERE]

Haha, you suddenly sound unsure of yourself! That's new.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

I am not unsure at all!