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[faileas]

Name: Nerissa Bell (andernach) & Mhairi Ainsley (fearolc) Date: Septeril 1st Format: Video The video starts focused on a familiar face, close up until a differently familiar hand comes into the shot to set the watch down. Claws click on the outside of the surface, followed by both parties leaning back - then taking a proper step back to ensure both are in view. Miss Nessie looks as chipper as always, evidently still Delighted about this whole watch business, though there's a tightness around her eyes; Mhairi looks tense and decidedly displeased. It's more emotion than she's shown to the group at large, ears back and hackles raised, arms folded with a militant discipline behind her back. "Hello, dearests! We hope today finds you well." Nessie grins a little wider, though it softens after a lengthy pause. "While we'd love for this to be purely for pleasure - believe me, we both would - we've some things to discuss today, we do. After the full moon last month, a missive arrived from Morgie - that is, Morgana Drummond, the head of the Coven over there in Dorchacht - asking about our..." She pauses again, briefer this time, her lips thinning as she continues. "Our 'lost luggage,' as she so kindly put it." At her side, Mhairi's low voice outright growls, "After much back and forth, and discussions amongst Parliament, we've come to a decision that Drummond has... agreed to." Nessie's smile continues to wane, and she leans against Mhairi. "And we're quite glad that she has, considering conflict with Dorchacht is not exactly ideal at the present moment." With a deep breath, the Turnskin pulls back her disdain and focuses on the task at hand. "The Parliament has requested that the Coven send a group of dignitaries to Dorchacht to negotiate, and hopefully deescalate the situation. While we may not be able to immediately bring change, should things be as terrible in the waking world as it was in the dreamscape that you unfortunately faced, our best attempts will be made." She pauses, and displeasure is obvious in the way she lowers her gaze and turns her head to look at Nessie. "... your best attempts. Because we don't know what may happen, or what hand Drummond and the Coven of Dorchacht might turn, I will be remaining here. Those that wish to do the same are welcome to, and I will do my utmost best to assist you and answer any questions you may have." "While my lovely Mhairi does that, I'll be attending the meeting with Morgie - though I'm sure that's not a surprise at all, is it?" Nessie pulls away slightly, stepping forward in frame just a bit to spread her arms. "The dignitary group'll be handling all the real fun stuff - talking, seeing if there isn't anything to be done about this queer little situation that's come up, apologies when necessary, so on... I'd like to ask Morgie myself about how she's running her Coven, thinking on it," she pauses, then lowers her hands and steps back again. "And I know a few of you've been worried about it all, and wanting to help, so if any of you dearies would like to come along and play diplomat - show her things are right as rain and all, that we can all get along just fine even without what laws they seem to have in place - then I won't say no." She pauses again, tilting her head. "Might help, even." "Relations between Aefenglom and Dorchacht are... tense," Mhairi adds, wryly. "Per their insistence and refusal, there's no means of direct transport between the two cities, teleportation included. We've tried to get an alternative up and running, something that has been in the Coven's possession for quite some time. The device is a little too risky for us to consider, however, as it's theoretical in execution. Perhaps a project for the more technologically inclined of the mirrorbound at a later date." "I'd appreciate it, at least. That thing's one of our seven wonders in the Coven, it is." "On the fifth, any who wish to join Ness and a handful of our finest Witches should meet at the port." Mhairi reaches and, finally unfolding her arms, curls her hand at Nessie's elbow. "My best wishes, travelers. Be safe." Nessie returns the gesture, hand settling on Mhairi's; it's a little hard to tell, but she's rubbing the side of it gently. "Take care until next we speak, dearests." NOTE This post will NOT receive any responses from Nessie and Mhairi. You can, however, use this post to interact with one another in the meantime.

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[clothes]

[ a shrug. ]

I have yet to transform completely, so your speculation on how "cool" it is is just as good as mine. Perhaps when the time comes, I will show you my final form. I'm sure I'll retain the ability to speak, on account of my already-great strength, but just in case-- you will know it's me when you find yourself awed by my magnificent form.

[ akutagawa is so sure that he's going to become anything but a mangey housepet, it's almost as if he's convincing himself. the big, flopped-over ears aren't exactly direwolf-like, after all... but let him have this, alright. ]

I assure you, spontaneously growing fur, and feeling your bones literally distort inside your body all at once is nowhere near as thrilling as you imagine. It is painful. For some more than others,

[ he hums in thought, contemplating the transformation progress of others he's seen-- namely dazai, who has been suffering tremendously in spite of being bonded to two separate people. ]

At any rate, I would prefer to be in a boring classroom any day. Education of any kind is a gift. Surely, there is something you can learn from those classes?

[ smh akutagawa knows henry's type. he's probably one of those spoiled gifted kids who think they know everything just because mommy and daddy pay their way through school-- something like that.

indeed though, can a nerdy witch like him do anything to help in his journey to greater heights? being bonded to a witch would be quite the boon-- especially in maintaining control of himself, in a way dazai is currently incapable of. not only that, but who knows what else he could gain from this? his first full moon passed without too much of a fuss, but next time...

...but does he really want to be stuck with this knucklehead??? ]

...There is indeed. But I doubt it would interest you, and it is not something that should be agreed upon lightly.

[ looks like it's time to act contrary and play hard-to-get, is what akutagawa would say if he knew he was Like This. (aka annoying) ]

[morbide]

[oh my god... listen to him. Henry can only listen with a goofy smile because for as ridiculous as he is, he can see OTHER BRANDS of ridiculous when it stares him back in the face and this is it. He really thinks turning into a Monster is going to distort him so much beyond recognition... but at least he owns it, right? Calls it magnificent and everything. He laughs with a nod.]

I'm all about the bone-twisting and limb distortion! Oooh, sounds gruesome... [He sighs, fantasy-bound.] Sounds AWESOME. You're doing nothing to dissuade me from my far-fetched wishes! But maybe not so much the painful part. Hm.

[He wonders if he could come up with a spell to relieve the target of pain, the way he could curse his victims before becoming a Witch. More practice will be involved: fate really is drawing him toward healing magic, to some end...]

Hey, I like to help out! I have a lot of interests, but being helpful's one of the few things I can do. [Henry presses his lips together for a moment, thinking about what to say next. Something that shouldn't be agreed upon lightly... something that wouldn't interest him? It sounds like maybe Akutagawa doesn't wanna tell him, so Henry shrugs.] I'm not gonna force it outta you, though. So if you don't wanna tell me, then I guess I can't help you out...?

[clothes]

[ why is this guy so crazy??? ]

A pity we can't trade abilities, then. I would much rather be a witch, myself.

[ then he wouldn't be trapped working all these weird odd jobs and could actually go to school, and that library at the university... dang... what a life that would be!!

a pensive hum. ]

...Seeing as how you are a witch, and a capable on at that, I see no harm in sharing what's on my mind. Tell me, how are you doing in the way of bonds? Personally, I am only partnered with one person, a fellow monster as it were. Apparently, this is not the most ideal or powerful combination.