║ seventieth stanza ║ video ║ BACKDATED TO SATURDAY

[mumbled_truth]

[Todd is sitting on the couch, holding the device. Clearly, this is actually an intentional video post, surprising as that may be. Nervously, he opens his mouth, then shuts it, glancing off to the side at something beyond the edge of the frame. But then he glances at the device again, and speaks.]

Um-- hello. I'm Todd Anderson, for anyone who doesn't know me. I, uh-- I wrote a play, which my roommate is putting on--

[And he glances over to the side again, now addressing a question in that direction with a little smirk.]

What exactly am I supposed to say?

Remind them what it's called?

[Neil-- because, really, who else would it be-- just sounds amused.]

And that we could still use people on the crew, if they want to help.

[And as Todd addresses the camera again, the frame shifts and there's Neil sitting next to him.]

It's called Like Clockwork, and we could still use people on the crew if anyone wants to help.

[After repeating Neil's words very literally, he looks towards Neil again, this time laughing slightly.]

Anything else?

[Neil leans in to the video frame, grinning, somewhere just behind Todd's shoulder.]

Just that we haven't set a show date, but probably sometime in May.

And [stage whisper] tell them we look forward to seeing them there.

[Todd laughs, and looks directly into the camera with the best fake smile he can manage; clearly a deliberate, jking move.]

We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you.

[He turns the device off, but he can't quite help that he bursts into embarrassed laughter before the feed cuts off.]


[ooc: Tra la la, still working through mounds of backdating, and as such this post is backdated to Saturday. Especially note that this is not happening during Dalek times obviously, ahaha. Blue is Todd, green is Neil.
PS: The ooc organization post is here.]

Comments

[othersdie]

You admitted to writing it.

[He's proud. Really. You probably can't tell, so just take my word for it.]

[mumbled_truth]

I was forced.

[He isn't really upset, though. Clearly.]

I've even got the aggressor filmed.

[othersdie]

Would you like me to arrest your aggressor for forcing you to admit to writing something against your will?

[mumbled_truth]

No, that's all right. I don't think I'll be pressing charges.

[othersdie]

If you insist.

Is there anything you still need help with?

[mumbled_truth]

I think we still need help with... almost everything.

[othersdie]

Okay. If you manage to narrow it down, let me know. I'll do what I can.

[mumbled_truth]

You mean Neil hasn't talked you into anything yet?

[othersdie]

No, not yet. I'm starting to get suspicious.

[mumbled_truth]

I would be. He probably has a devious plan for you already.

[othersdie]

If you hear about it before I do, let me know. I might have a chance to escape.

[mumbled_truth]

Of course. A warning's only fair. It might be the only thing that gives you a fair chance against him.

[had_not_lived]

Does asking politely really count as using force?

[othersdie]

That depends. Did you ask politely and forcefully?

[had_not_lived]

I don't think so?

[othersdie]

Your accuser says otherwise.

[had_not_lived]

I guess I can't say anything in my own defense, then.

[othersdie]

Then consider yourself charged with the crime of forcing Todd to exhibit some amount of self-assurance. As punishment, you need to apologize and promise to repeat this offense as often as possible.

[had_not_lived]

I think I can manage that. Certainly the punishment fits the crime.