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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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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?

The very one! And one I am very fond of. It's pretty similar to my baby back home~

[Her "baby," being a handgun on the slightly fancy side, saved her ass quite a few times.]

I bet after a while, it might become my second baby.

So you are familiar with firearms then?

Sure am! I've been told I'm a damn good shot, too. Guess I don't just have a fantastic eye for fashion.

Fashion is silly.

[Fortunately, she's used to that kind of response.]

You think so? I happen to like it. Designing things is fun, and after designing something I like, I can make my own outfits. I was saving a lot of money that way before I was brought here, that's for sure~

Trolls tend to stray from such a ridiculous hobby. In the majority anyway. Perhaps you and one of my fellow trolls should speak though. Kanaya Maryam tends to have an affinity for that, though I still have no idea why. It's silly.

Kanaya Maryam, huh? I'll keep that in mind.

Don't worry, a lot of humans find the hobby pretty ridiculous too. That's why I'm not too offended!

She tends to type with Jade green font.

Do they? Humans always seemed to have a lot more colourful attire, so I assumed otherwise.

I see. I'll keep an eye out for that kind of font!

Well, just because they dress in more colorful outfits doesn't mean that they're interested in fashion. Actually, some of them like to assume that the people who take the interest in it are just brainless and shallow. That pisses me off, especially since I take a few risks that some others who share my hobby wouldn't.

It seems silly to assume someone is brainless for taking an interest in something passionately. It shows drive.

I know, right? I've always thought it was so stupid of them to think! Not only that, but their assumptions are making them the shallow ones.

I can only admire people who have passions. [She's not really talking about herself here, but her boyfriend... and that gives her an uneasy feeling in her stomach for a moment or two.] I also think having drive like that is important.

Yes, both are extremely important, I completely agree. I often notice people not focusing on such things.

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