[accidental video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[The feed cuts in mid-shriek, Sam’s drone apparently having interpreted the start of the sound as its cue to begin broadcasting. It shows the adept pushing herself to her feet, having been knocked to her hands and knees by---what? Water. She’s drenched to dripping, and the street she stands on is wet for several metres all around.]

Calvaire de crisse...!

[It’s no more than a mutter as she straightens and immediately starts for the shelter of the closest building, casting an anxious glance up as she goes. She’s through a doorway in a matter of moments due to making haste, and relaxes---marginally---as she moves further away from the entrance.]

Comments

[action]

[diagnosispuberty]

...that's...wow. [Now that Hiro isn't in "protect home from intruders" mode, he can take a step back and realize how cool that is.] That must...come in handy, huh?

[action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Despite everything preceding this part of the conversation---up to and including the ruin of toaster #2---Sam smiles broadly. It is cool, and incredibly useful.]

Days like today? You bet. I didn't want Dirge to see me on my way home, swoop down, and take some surer shot at me... so I made sure he wouldn't see me.

[the_other_green_seeker]

[He snickers a little.]

I almost want to find an excuse for you to try, just to see what you can cook up. Luckily, I'm not that dumb, though.

[Unlike some Seekers.]

Alright, I'll let you get to it then.

[10_20_15_5_50]

Manoman, you say that like you're not going to get to see. I woulda been willing to leave well enough alone, but now it's escalated...

[Sam smiles, the expression a little tight, and shakes her head.]

...and is Dirge ever in for it.

I'll catch you on the flip side.

Re: [action]

[diagnosispuberty]

[Don't worry, Hiro can fix the toaster! He can make it BETTER! And now that things are explained and the adrenaline is fading, he's feeling very awkward and sheepish.]

Uhhhh...right. Maybe, um...we should work out some kinda...signal, when you do that. So I don't uh...attack you again.

[action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

I'm not planning on doing it again any time soon, but I am open to suggestions, planning to warn you if possible, planning to drop the ruse as soon as I am safely indoors, and frankly impressed. You wasted no time tossing that toaster.

[Talk about a surprise attack! It's enough to earn an approving nod.]

...I'm also sorry for giving you a scare like that.

[So maybe Hiro isn't the only one feeling sort of sheepish.]

Re: [action]

[diagnosispuberty]

...yeahhhh, sorry about that. You're lucky I wasn't holding anything more dangerous though. [Who's been working on a laser gun, not Hiro, nope, not at all.]

It's fine. The toaster sacrificed itself and evened out the playing field, let's say.

[action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

True. You can do a number on somebody with a toaster, though.

[Certain ongoing projects are going to make life even more interesting upon being uncovered, but the incident at hand is one Sam already regards as being no big deal, now that the air's clear. She steps over the ruins of toaster #2 to get further into the apartment, and spares the wreck a glance.]

Are you already thinking about how to best build/rebuild the thing? And I've got another question...

And wrapped! :3

[the_other_green_seeker]

Oh I am looking forward to it. I'm just not dumb enough to instigate something just to see it.

See you around.

[action]

[diagnosispuberty]

Ehhh, my aim was a little off.

[Hiro's going to hunch down by the toaster, looking thoughtful.] Yeah, I'm thinking combination toaster/toaster oven. Less aerodynamic, so it won't get thrown.

...what kinda question?

[action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam hunches across from him, so as to look him in the face.]

The kind you might not like so much, since it's 'what's this about you being haunted?'

Re: [Action]

[knight_light]

[His chin tucks a little, fans whirring with his soft blush.] Thank you.

[His smile grows and he lifts his hand up to her window.] Only if you want, though this works for me if it works for you.

[Action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

You're welcome. And this works for me fine. [She shrugs and climbs out the window. It's a little awkward, but easy, and she sits as soon as both feet find Wing's palm. Her comm drone follows dutifully.] Thank you.

Re: [Action]

[knight_light]

[Wing carefully shifts his hand to his chest and gives her a smile.] You’re very welcome. Now, where would you like to go?

[Action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

That spa in the South, please.

Re: [action]

[diagnosispuberty]

[What, wait, no fair, he wasn't expecting that. Hiro backs up a couple steps, automatically twisting his fingers together, for once without something in his hands to fiddle with.]

I-I don't know what you mean.

[action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[That's exactly why she's asking now, instead of allowing him more time to come up with some cover.]

Still a shit liar on the spot.

[It's a nearly-neutral observation, but then her expression softens somewhat, concern surfacing.]

Tell me what's happened? Please, kiddo. C'mon.

Re: [Action]

[knight_light]

Of course. [He'll start walking for the nearest Gateway.]

Sounds like some relaxation will be good for you.

[Action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Thank you.

[She makes a little amused noise.]

It's definitely been a day, so I'm going to get to that... and, the additions I've definitely earned. [She'll hold her right hand up to clarify.] Most of this stuff is tied to specific events, y'see.

Re: [Action]

[knight_light]

Specific events?

[You've not explained your magic to him yet, Sam. Just Breakdown and Paian.]

[Action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Some in commemoration, some in anticipation. You remember my message-sending...?

Re: [Action]

[knight_light]

I do. [It’s clear he’s wondering what that has to do with the markings on your body...]

Re: [action]

[diagnosispuberty]

[gdit Sam, now Hiro's too far away to elbow you for the insult re: his fibbing skills. So instead he'll try and shrug the concern off.]

I-It was a ghost thing. Happened to everyone here, yeah? No big deal.

[action]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Elbowing can come later, when she least expects it.]

Some sort of deal. Why didn't you say anything? Has it been an ongoing thing? We could find a way to clear the apartment, probably---I have done some work for ghost wards.

Re: [action]

[diagnosispuberty]

[There's a long moment of hesitation before Hiro says, quietly:]

I'm actually sort of used to it. The whole ghost thing just...enhanced what I already kept seeing and hearing.

...does that make me totally crazy, or....?