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008 ♐ Accidental video : Finally get this ball rolling

[The feed clicks on but it doesn't seem intentional, at least you'd hope it's not intentional because why the heck is Equius shirtless?]

[WELL, I will tell you why! Because he seems to be working on something, I mean, just look at all that glistening nice sheet metal he has piled up in this room. And there's just a huge pile of broken up robots and other machines on his other side. There seem to be a few bent pieces of metal near him as well, though they appear to be purposely bent so, in more rounded shapes. These shapes match the almost hive like hull Equius is walking towards. It's is a mostly rounded off looking cocoon shape, with a small opening that Equius could fit into if he wished to right now. Next to this strange device, is a long, horizontal tube, attached to a rather thick, intricate looking metal base. The tube and it's base are lifted off the ground enough that Equius can lay on his back and slide under it, which he does, after putting on some goggles and metal face mask, pulling on a rather thick looking leather chest guard, and starting up a soldering gun.]

[Soon after there some sparks seen from under the complex looking base of the tub. It is soon accompanied by some other metallic sounds, drilling, and an occasional curse word; something along the lines of "gosh darnit" or "goodness me". The computer seems to still be on, Equius might have accidentally activated the camera on it when he went to go check some digital blue prints. He doesn't notice, even as he slides back out from under the tube and inspects a small compartment on the side of the base, kneeling, and taking his mask and leather guard off.]

Dangit...

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Of course I don't have aggressive tendencies.

Why would you need to better something you don't have? Or are you aiming to have them? Sorry, not meaning to offend here, but think I might have lost you somewhere.

[A small grin.]

Or is that just sarcasm?

No, of course not, why would I aim for that?

-What? No. Never. I do not waste my time with petty things like sarcasm.

I don't know. [Shrug.] Everyone aims for different things.

Heh. I guess I'm glad to hear that. [...] I never introduced myself, did I? I'm Tori, it's nice to meet you.

You didn't, it was rather rude but introducing yourself now makes up for it. [There's a pause, a hand moving to pull back his hair and he nods slightly.]

I am Equius Zahhak.

Yeah, and at least I did make up for it! Some people wouldn't, but I think it's always good to stop rude behavior in its tracks. [Unless, of course, she believes the other person deserves it. Thankfully, that's not the case here! Tori laughs.] Equius, huh? That's a neat name.

Yes, it is an extremely neat name. I quite like it.

I'd say there's definitely an advantage to someone liking their names. It means there's less annoyance all around when people call them by it!

[Her, on the other hand? ...well, there's a reason she goes by her nickname.]

This is true. Some words are just grating on the mind. [Unlike words with xs in them, or loo/ool. Oh x, such a wonderful letter.]

Haha! Yeah, that's something I can agree with for sure! Some words really remind my ears of a fork scraping along a plate~

I suppose, good luck with avoiding such words. I tend to be more dismayed by voices rather than just particular words.

Thanks for the luck!

Ugh, yeah--you're right, some voices can be a major pain, too. [Sigh.] Such is life, and you can't win them all.

Then again... I notice that I usually have more of an issue with voices the less I like the person with the voice. [That's understandable, right?]

With force one can win a lot more though. [A nod, crossing his arms]

Yes, that plays a part, definitely.

Point. Do you do that, Equius?

Thought so--I mean, if I don't like someone, I definitely don't want to hear their voice. Especially if my name's involved. [Frowns.]

It depends on the situation.

Yes, unfortunately it's a lot harder when you life with them.

[...oh.]

Got some bad luck with housemates, did you? Sorry to hear that. Can't say that I don't know what that's like. I don't mind my housemates here, but there's a couple back home I could do without.

Yes, extremely so. But I suppose it has some... merits. [Like- nevermind. He's actually considering moving out when at all possible.]

Where is "back home" to you? Are you a human?

Better than nothing.

Earth. Or at least, some version of it. [Sigh.] I've spent most of my life believing I was human--I was recently proved otherwise.

There are many versions of Earth it seems.

What do you mean by that?

Ha, tell me about it.

I'm an elemental. There's not much difference between elementals and humans in my world, but apparently enough to for us to be put in separate categories. Pretty stupid, huh?

Anyway, elementals never know they're elementals until their powers emerge. Annoyingly enough, that varies from person to person.

Edited 2012-10-05 03:16 (UTC)

[An Elemental. Okay. He's not surprised too much from what he's told here any more.]

What is an elemental?

Beings who can use magic to either manipulate or create whatever element they have control over--we usually only have power over one, and whichever one seems to be random. [Not in her case, but she's not going to mention that.] In my version of Earth, humans can't use magic. They can't even learn.

The magic elementals use--usually seen as a "blessing" from a goddess belonging to a mostly-dead religion--is either seen as a sixth sense sort of thing or a mutation. Or, well, magic. It depends on individual interpretation, and I think you can tell which one I'm going with.

Oh. Okay then I guess. I am unfamiliar with such a thing.

Magic is ridiculous, such a thing doesn't exist where I am from. It hasn't been something of truth until I came to this execrable place. [Huff.]

...Right. [Adjusts his glasses.]

Yeah, I've heard there are worlds where it doesn't exist, so I'm not that surprised. Sort of wish that was the case in mine. Anyway, I definitely don't plan to rely on it here. My weapon is something completely different~

Weapon? You mean the one granted to you by the Initiative?

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