. 013 // Video/Action

[gratefultogetaway]

[There's a man wearing Anya's clothes. Who looks suspiciously like Anya. Who's fiddling with Anya's necklace and looks INCREDIBLY grumpy and displeased as he complains to nobody in particular.]

Oh, for God's sake, City...

[Yeah, Anya is pissed.]

You could've at least had the decency to give me different clothing...I think this fits even WORSE on a guy's body.

[Poor Pooka, who's just decided to dart on screen, is so confused right now, unsure if the man in Anya's clothes is Anya or not. Eventually, he decides, yes, is Anya, and jumps on her (his?) leg, demanding attention.
Anya smiles a little at Pooka, before picking him up and scratching his ears.]

Well, at least you recognize me. That's a plus, anyway.

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[likehim_likeme]

[Jean-Paul has been dealing with withdrawal this lovely curse by wandering here and there. He's edgy and irritable, and he lives with the only person in the world (this world or the world he came from) that he cares about. Hence Random Wandering!

But he slows as he hears him (her?) complaining about the City and how it fits worse on a guy's body. Well there's an interesting curse. Clearly he will have to keep any sexual proclivities to days he is certain are not cursed.]

You have a very interesting dog, mademoiselle... unless you would prefer monsieur, given your current state.

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[gratefultogetaway]

Oh, uh...I guess either works right now. Or Anya, Anya works too.

Oh, thanks. His name's Pooka.

[Pooka perks up at his name, flapping his ears a bit, excitedly.]

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[likehim_likeme]

Well then, Anya. [He nods slightly as he says her/his name.] I am Jean-Paul.

[He lifts his brow slightly at the name, a bit amused.] Has he brought you luck?

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[gratefultogetaway]

[She nods, smiling a bit.]

He has, actually!

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[likehim_likeme]

Then he lives up to his name quite well.

Are you from the Celtic lands? [Between her/his red hair and the Pooka dog, it's not a strange guess.]

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[gratefultogetaway]

Oh, no, I'm from Russia!

[Though now she can't help but wonder if there isn't some Celtic heritage in there somewhere...]

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[likehim_likeme]

Russia, hm? I was there once for a production.

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[gratefultogetaway]

Oh, are you an actor?

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[likehim_likeme]

A dancer of ballet. Although now I am a choreographer. I do keep my body in dancing shape and keep up work on the movements. I feel it to be necessary.

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[gratefultogetaway]

Oh, you're a ballet dancer? I've always wanted to go and see the Russian Ballet, I've heard it's fantastic...

[She can't help but grin.]

So, what's being a dancer like?

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[likehim_likeme]

I would have liked to have had the time to watch them perform. As it was, we did not.

[He tips his head a little in a half-shrug, but smiles a little.] It can be demanding. I enjoyed it more when my sister was in the company with us. That was before I moved to choreography.

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[gratefultogetaway]

Is it easier to be a choreographer with the experience of a dancer to back it up?

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[candothat]

Anya, do you need other clothes? If we are nearly the same size, I would lend some to you.

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[gratefultogetaway]

Pavel, you are the best, thank you so much. I don't understand how these are somehow looser then they are when I'm...well, me.

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[candothat]

No, this is no trouble. I had a similar problem once.

I will bring something to you, if you will tell me where you are. You are not very tall, are you?

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[gratefultogetaway]

No, I'm not too tall. Lower five foot range, I think...

Thank you again so much, Pavel. I'll wash them for you and everything.

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[candothat]

The sleeves may be long, but I have something suitable.

It is a small thing.

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[gratefultogetaway]

You're a good guy, Pavel. I appreciate this.

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[candothat]

[Well, shucks.]

I'm happy to help. You will have the clothes soon.

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[gratefultogetaway]

Thanks, Pavel. And I'll wash them once the whole curse wears off.

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[defies_reason]

Are you in need of a loan?

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[gratefultogetaway]

Would you mind terribly? I'll wash them and give them back to you tomorrow....

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[defies_reason]

I meant so you could purchase something suitable. I doubt mine would fit, unless you've grown taller than you look.

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[gratefultogetaway]

Oh! Oh, god, yeah, of course...no, I'm still pretty short, yeah...God, I feel stupid now.

I'll pay you back, Isaak...

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[defies_reason]

It's nothing. My pleasure to help.

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[gratefultogetaway]

Well, I owe you one in the future.

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[defies_reason]

That, I'll accept.

Are you getting on all right, other than the clothing?

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[gratefultogetaway]

Well, it was a bit...disconcerting, waking up and finding out I was a guy, but overall, it's not too different? I think I'm taller, though.

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[defies_reason]

Likely, as men do tend to be taller. I lost a bit of height when I was similarly affected.

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[gratefultogetaway]

...Okay, I'm not going to lie, trying to picture you as a girl, it's...wow.

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[defies_reason]

I think I cut a fine figure, really.

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[gratefultogetaway]

You got any pictures, dare I ask?

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[defies_reason]

I didn't think to save any. But I'll keep your curiosity in mind, should it happen again.