006 - [VIDEO]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[When the stream starts, you are greeted to a large, out-of-focus, green eye. Slowly, the eye backs away to show that is, in fact, Darin and he appears to be tinkering with something on the communicator. He's still too close to see where he is, but he seems fairly intent on...something. His tongue is poking out of the corner of his mouth, and every so often, he puffs at his bangs with keep impeding his vision. Looks like the smith needs a haircut.]

[Finally, he backs away, revealing that he is in his forge, which may come as a surprise to some. Specifically, he's in a testing area of the forge, where he likes to test some of his newest creations. The area is cleared out, save for a mannequin that looks like it might have come from a department store. What's that? Where did Darin stea--procure a department store mannequin? That's a very good question that unfortunately can't be answered because he's about to say something! Let's watch!]

Alright, let's see here. This is the first test of D-Countermeasure Number Two. Codename: Sticky Situation.

[Apparently, Darin likes to give his new toys fun code names because he's forever a child. That said, he steps to the side of the frame and holds up what looks like a cross between a grenade and a baseball. He clicks the red button on top and tosses it at the mannequin, then immediately dives off camera. The mini-grenade goes off at the feet of the mannequin and splatters...something all over the place. Literally, all over. It's got the consistency of snot and it just clings to the mannequin and everything else in about a twenty food radius. Darin walks back on screen, his boots sticking to the slop on the floor.]

Ugh. Okay. Gonna have to work on containing the blast radius and...consistency of the adhesive...

[He trudges over to the recording device and attempts to shut off the recording. Except he doesn't. He steps back and looks around.]

...Hello?

...Anyone here? Momo?

[He listens for a few minutes to the silence before a grin creeps onto his face and he hurries off screen. Seconds later drums and guitar start blasting at maximum volume. A bucket lands on screen and Darin skids on screen with a large, industrial mop which he's jamming on like it's the greatest guitar in the universe. And if you think for a second Darin is half-assing his little performance, think again. He is going hard, mopping up the goopy mess while simultaneously, using the mop as a microphone stand to belt out the lyrics. He even improvises some sick flips and twirls of that mop. He's three quarters of the way through the song when he catches sight of the recording light and you can literally see the realization dawning on his stupid face. Unfortunately, he was in mid twirl, and he sets his boot down in a puddle of that semi-set adhesive. He spins right out of said boot, crashes into the mannequin, and goes launching off screen. A weapon rack falls just off frame and the song cuts off as Darin's hand shoots up and knocks the device off of its perch.]

Comments

Voice

[bindsthedead]

Darin? You don't need any help, do you? [Sabriel's trying very, very hard to keep the laughter out of her voice- and not quite succeeding.]

Re: Voice

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[From off-screen, a groan.]

Nope! No! All good here! All...All good...

[Pride, you were once a wonderful thing to have.]

Re: Voice

[bindsthedead]

No need for healing spells or musical accompaniment? [Soon, Sabriel's going to burst into helpless laughter. But until then, she'll keep going.]

Re: Voice

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Oh for the love of--

Only if one of those spells of yours can heal pride too!

Re: Voice

[bindsthedead]

[Sabriel bursts into laughter, and she doesn't stop.]

video

[monster_san]

Oh! Mr. Darin, are you all right? Did you have a dancing mishap?

[SHE IS KIND OF WORRIED THAT A WEAPON FELL ON YOU OR SOMETHING]

Re: video

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[GROANS VERY LOUDLY]

Don't call it that! Call it...I dunno!

A pride malfunction!

Re: video

[monster_san]

[oh good, he's not injured. that means she can have fun.]

But you have good cause for pride--it appears that your 'Sticky Situation' did indeed live up to its name.

Re: video

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Yeah...about that.

I think I need to adjust the formula. It's definitely adhering but the delay on it solidifying is an issue.

Because now I'm stuck to the floor.

Re: video

[monster_san]

Oh dear.

What solvent is needed to undo it? I'll bring some over.

[adamantlyardent]

Why are you like this.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Because these moves don't come cheap. They come at the cost of grace, foresight, and self-preservation.

[adamantlyardent]

Maybe if you'd have done something with your hair prior to flailing about, you'd have at least gotten to witness your nonsense prior to...whatever you'd like to call this.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

What's wrong with my hair? I've been doing just like you said! Rinse, shampoo, rinse, conditioner, rinse...I don't even towel dry it anymore, I blow dry!

Also, wow, I'm not that bad of a dancer.

[adamantlyardent]

It's still all up in your face, though! How have you not singed it all off already? You're doing dubious experiments and not pinning your hair back?

Text

[pidgewidgeon]

[ Pidge can't stop giggling long enough to send an actual response, so all Darrin gets in response is this sign.

Re: Text

[forgeabettertomorrow]

my shame should warrant at least a 9

Re: Text

[pidgewidgeon]

You lost a point for not finishing the routine

Re: Text

[forgeabettertomorrow]

dammit thats fair

Id finish it now but I miscalculated the time it takes for the adhesive Im developing to bond so Im currently stuck to the floor

[pidgewidgeon]

[ Pidge has to laugh hysterically again before she can respond. ]

Do you need help?

Video

[janus_scholar]

[Walter is clearly trying not to laugh, but he's doing an admirable job of it. Thankfully he doesn't ask about the musical number directly, instead commenting:]

That's not the kind of work I would have expected out of a forge.

Re: Video

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[Darin's voice comes from off-screen. Walter can't tell but Darin's glued to the floor.]

I dabble in science and engineering too. Swords and shields are a bit antiquated in this time so I'm trying to bridge the gap, so to speak.

[janus_scholar]

I see, that’s very reasonable. Although, I don’t see you. Are you alright?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Oh, yeah! Yeah, I'm just fine!

The adhesive I'd developed didn't act quite as fast as I thought it would so I thought it was a failed experiment.

But ah...it's not! Not exactly, anyway.

...I'm stuck to the floor.

[janus_scholar]

Oh. Well, congrats on your success, but... Do you need any help getting free? I was meaning to visit your forge at some point, regardless.

[That's less embarrassing, right? Then it's a visit, rather than a glue-removing rescue mission.]