002 :: Video

[itsjustafruit]

[Crowley is sitting outside, based on the background in the video, probably at a sidewalk cafe that's closed for the unseasonable weather. Occasionally a small snow-slide passes behind him - it's possible he's sitting under an umbrella. He's holding a mug with steam drifting up and takes a sip that doesn't fog the sunglasses he still has sitting on his face despite the obvious lack of sun.]

See, now this is what I mean. Blizzards in July. I suppose they aren't so interesting if you're accustomed to living in the southern hemisphere, but I've always been partial to Europe, which makes this a welcome novelty.

Indulge my curiosity, since I've been away a few years - what curses have you experienced in your time in the City? Which ones did you enjoy and which did you hate?

[ooc: He's just collecting information to keep from repeating the deities' efforts if he decides to start messing with people/the City.]

Comments

[berthierite]

I rather prefer the shift in weather.

[Speaking of umbrellas... She doesn't much care for the sun.]

[itsjustafruit]

I like novelties. It isn't as though I haven't seen countless blizzards, but watching other people's reactions can be entertaining.

[He just finds it convenient to avoid anyone noticing that the snow isn't actually falling on him, just around him.]

[berthierite]

They're ill-equipped for it.

[Her smile is harmless although she did totally just imply it's entertaining to watch people react by freezing to death.]

[itsjustafruit]

[His smile broadens just a wee bit.]

If you want to go out in a blizzard in shorts and flip-flops, you have no one to blame but yourself for the frostbite.

[He takes another sip of his steaming drink and doesn't look even a tiny bit cold.]

[berthierite]

[Berthier is out in cotton summer dress, pale skinned but unaffected by the temperature.]

We are all responsible for our own survival. We die alone, and we bear that weight alone.

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[charring]

[She's inside a blanket fort. This is the best way for a grown woman to spend a snow day. And she has home made hot chocolate with her and not that powdered stuff.]

I can't say I have a favorite curse that I've been hit with. Too many fond memories attached to the ridiculous things that happen.

My least favorite? Memories of mine shown for the City to see.

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[itsjustafruit]

[Crowley would like to take credit for that powdered stuff, but that's all humans. The sugar free is Famine's doing.]

I made an exquisite woman, which is more than I can say for the acquaintance from my world who spent several days as a woman.

I can't say that I had my memories shown, what was yours?

[He totally did, but he's not going to admit to being the snake in the scene at the Gates of Eden.]

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[charring]

Losing my father. It was shortly after I got here, too. Didn't have much time to settle before that memory was flashed around.

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[itsjustafruit]

That sounds very much in keeping with the City's usual techniques.

[Crowley strikes anything similar off his list, although his would just be City Blooper reels or the like.]

How long have you been here since then?

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[worldofourown]

...Why the interest?

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[itsjustafruit]

Curiosity. I was here before and I want to see how things have changed. If they've changed.

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[worldofourown]

Here before, hm? My condolences.

The Deities are pests. The Citizenry exists to complain like children, yet do nothing useful. Curses are asinine and arbitrary. That's the jist of it.

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[itsjustafruit]

No condolences needed, I rather like it here.

What you're saying is that nothing has changed. That's perfect, I should have a nice vacation.

[beyourarmy]

I didn't really care for any of them to enjoy. I didn't like not being able to touch anyone. That was really frustrating. And stuff of my life isn't anyone's business to be shown on the network.

I kinda like the weather chances and city-wide water fights, though. That kind of stuff is cool.

What about you? And who the hell are you?

[itsjustafruit]

You weren't able to touch anyone? That's one I hadn't heard of. Did the City turn you into a ghost?

What about me? I'm a happy return visitor, A.J. Crowley.

[beyourarmy]

No. There was some sort of force-field, or invisible cushion between me and other people. I could pick up objects, but not touch people.

If you're returning, what curses did you dislike the most? Or did you like any?

[itsjustafruit]

Are you an especially touchy-feely person that this would be such a problem?

I can't say that any curses really bothered me. I can take most anything in stride. [As though he'd mention how much he hated being cuffed to Obi-Wan; that man exuded the most disgusting sense of goodness.] Most of the curses were better than anything I'd find on television.

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[indecent_butterfly]

One does suppose it's a good thing you're not a cat.

[private]

[itsjustafruit]

You know what they say - curiosity killed the cat, satisfaction brought him back.

[private]

[indecent_butterfly]

And are we being satisfied properly?

[private]

[itsjustafruit]

I need a little more time to see about that. Curiosity is just the start; I may be on vacation, but I like to keep my hand in.

[keepinitsaucy]

[Yeah, Andy is going to keep an eye on you, sir. A close eye. Or try to, anyway.

He's not dressed up in the costume; just regular old Andy today, hanging out against the backdrop of the Welcome Center.]

I haven't been here long so other than this one, I guess, only one other. I tasted like ice cream for a weekend. Good ice cream, but it was weird.

[itsjustafruit]

[Well hello there, Easily Confused Man. Crowley has a drink from his steaming cup and grins.]

They still use that one? It never struck me as much of a curse unless you were traumatized at an ice cream factory when you were a child,

[keepinitsaucy]

Yeah, I guess so. It was good ice cream, too. I guess it'd only be bad with cannibals around?

[itsjustafruit]

Spend your time surrounded by vegans and you should be safe enough.