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[beyourarmy]

[There's an image of Setsuna curled up with a few of the big cats from the zoo. They're on a high spot in an enclosure, and a low rumbling permeates throughout Setsuna's conversation.]

Sleeping alone sucks, so I joined these guys. It's way better. Right? [He nuzzles close to one and it responds with a louder purr.]

[Then the camera pans out to the snow-covered landscape.] And that's a great view, isn't it? Sara would've liked it. Maybe just looking at it, not so much getting into it. Me, on the other hand, I like warm weather because you can go to the beach in it. But this weather is good, too. You can make snowmen, or have a snowball war.

What about the rest of you? You prefer warm, cold? Something in between? None of it? All of it?

[Filtered to Saya;]
Speaking of an empty bed, you're welcome to come back in through the window whenever you like. I've kept it unlocked.
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[Filtered to the Deities; Unhackable]
So, deities. How many times can I make trades with you? 'Cause if you've got time to give me, I've got another one for you.
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[Action for flatemates;]
[In the morning sun, Setsuna, who has yet to sleep, has a bowl of eggs and overdone bacon he's munching out of. For once, he's blissfully quiet, and rather happy, smiling strongly for the first time since Katou arrived. Doesn't take a genius to figure out what might have finally happened, especially for those who noticed him moping around before.]



[ooc: All network responses are considered done before the trade. Unless otherwise specified, the action ones will be done after, though I will be putting those off until the trade is completed.]

Comments

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

I. Sorry, what?

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[beyourarmy]

Eh...you're married. It's not like your wife needs one, anyway. [He almost feels guilty for that now. Almost. At least, enough that he'll try something safer.]

So, what about flashlights?

[Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

What?

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[beyourarmy]

You're not as caught up as you thought.

Flashlight. They're kinda like lamps, or torches, only brighter. Small and mobile. They run on batteries, and I'd say, in this place? It's probably good to have some on hand, just in case one of these curses is a blackout.

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

Oh. Those. I just call them torches.

[Video]

[beyourarmy]

But they're flashlights.

...at least you know what one is, I guess.

[Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

[ He shrugs. ]

They have the same function. Sort of. I prefer actual torches.

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[beyourarmy]

You do? Why? I'd think flashlights would be more convenient. A lot quicker when you're trying to light one if something bad is coming your way.

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

The light's much more... limited. Besides, I can light a torch with a single word, so it works for me.

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[beyourarmy]

Magic user, huh? Lucky ba-

[Video]

[beyourarmy]

I'm stupid! Right now I can light it with just a thought.

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

Right now...?

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[beyourarmy]

Well, yeah, when...uh, [he needs a way to put this that isn't too confusing, so pause until he can phrase that] when I give up my powers I won't be able to anymore.

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

Give them up?

[ Who would even do that. ]

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[beyourarmy]

Yeah. I need to be a normal human, and just go to school, grow up, get a job. Like everyone else. It's what I want. What I've wanted for a long time.

[Watch him do it and realize he was just never meant for that.]

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

Why?

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[beyourarmy]

Because I always wanted to be normal.

Isn't that enough?

[Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

No, I mean... Is there any particular reason you want to be normal?

[Video]

[beyourarmy]

No. I've just always wanted to.

[A pause, a shrug, and he admits a bit.] My mother knew I was strange. It had a bad affect on things.

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

Mm.

Because I used to want to be normal too. Because magic's banned at home. Feared.

[Video]

[beyourarmy]

Why the hell-

[He starts ask, voice demanding and upset, then he stops. Of course. No, he doesn't need an answer. He knows. Same reason anyone would panic if he pulled his wings in public, or anyone figured out he was the reason the school windows shattered.]

That sucks. Is it something you have to learn there, or you're born with?

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

Born with it. But for most it... sleeps for a while, I think.

[Video]

[beyourarmy]

Well, that isn't fair, then. How can they ban something that's not in your control? If you get born with it just don't use it?

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

I think the idea is that you just don't use it. But it's not that simple.

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[beyourarmy]

Of course it's not. It's not fair, either. Who decided it should be banned?