🎕 001 | [Accidental Video Post]

[renamaer]

[The communication device flickers on with uncharacteristic static and a brief screech of feedback. It seems to have been an accident, as no one immediately addresses the network. The static clears soon enough; the device is apparently lying on its side, propped up against something, showing a darkened room, apparently a basement. There is an oddly ethereal glow in the distance that dies down, leaving the room lit only by dim light bulbs once again.]

Try it one more time [ Despite the dim lighting, Rita has no problems scribbling notes down in her book, muttering herself as she works out the formula] I need to get a better reading on your magic.

Are you sure, Rita? [Estellise seems pretty nervous about this suggestion, but soon enough, the glow from earlier starts up again. This time, unlike what had happened earlier, all of the already dim light bulbs start to flare and flicker, flashing bright, then dimming almost to nothing. In the background, something starts to beep repeatedly - a microwave trapped forever in its “ready” state, declaring its cycle over, again and again. It is joined by more malfunctioning electronic beeping, as if every device in the room chose that moment to go off; it is impossible to hear anything else over the din. The earlier glow disappears, but the chaos continues; sparks start to fly, and the sharp report of glass shattering joins the chaos as the bulbs flare and burn out explosively one after another.]

Uh, Estelle-- [Rita appreciates this fantastic display of science, but it’s hard to concentrate in the cacophony]

Rita-- I can’t make it stop--! [The last bulb bursts and there is a sudden near-total darkness and silence, seeming almost oppressive after the earlier mess, broken by the sound of a door opening; there is no light coming from upstairs either.]

RITA!

[The microwave starts up again abruptly, beeping and drowning everything out--including Flynn’s voice--until Rita notices the light on Estelle’s device]

--what the--

[and the feed abruptly shuts off]

[The feed starts up again about ten minutes later, this time with just a very ill-lit Estelle (apparently using the flashlight feature of her device at the same time), looking apologetic and more than a little bit frazzled.]

Um--! [She ducks her head in apology.] I’m so sorry for the trouble everyone--! But if there’s anyone out there who knows how to - Rita, what was it again? Oh right - rewire the electricity? I don’t really know what happened, but if anyone has the time and inclination to help, it would really be appreciated. [Bowing again] I’ll definitely compensate you for your services.


[OOC: This is a case of Estelle’s new energy-based powers going just a bit awry. Please feel free to react to any point in this post! I'm also available at rizubee if anyone has questions.]

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[Pre-Post Occurrences]

[renamaer]

I-I think we've tried that enough times already! [Estelle looks exceedingly upset and agitated at this point. She and Rita are sitting across from each other, and Rita is holding a knife, poised to slice another cut into her own arm.]

Re: [Pre-Post Occurrences]

[blahblahboom]

It's only a small cut.

[Rita glances down at the knife in her hand and shrugs, setting it down. She then reaches for her notebook to jot down her notes. She’d really, really prefer testing something deeper or comparing the results with other test subjects but...well...Estelle was looking distressed enough as it was]

Well, that should be enough data for now. It looks like your healing magic is working as it should for small wounds. I’m not feeling any side effects. How do you feel?

[renamaer]

[She slumps a little with relief when Rita puts the knife down but nevertheless pauses to thoroughly consider the question.] I feel a little bit more tired, I think. Even more than when we would have to fight monsters when we were traveling. [She frowns at that, looking thoughtful.] That didn't used to happen so quickly.

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[protagerrant]

[Yuri is practically mashing his face up against the camera.]

Estelle?! When did you get here?!

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[blahblahboom]

Surprise.

[Guess who found Estelle and then promptly smuggled her into her basement]

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[protagerrant]

At least nothing's on fire. Hold on, I'm coming over.

[renamaer]

[OOC: GOD the first icon you used - this is probably only funny at 4 AM but idc.]

Yuri! [She is tearfully happy to see you.] Rita found me, un...this morning? [Anyway, not important, you can fix doors and stuff right? Help.] It's so wonderful to see you!

[protagerrant]

It's good to see you, too.

[He's smiling; it IS good to see her. He'd thought she'd like it here.]

She got right to work, huh. Sit tight, I'm coming over.

[smoking_analyst]

Seems like a good way to run a bill pretty quick. Though I suppose some people would find it useful with how many people depend on computers.

[renamaer]

[Your point is definitely taken, Shion...] Um...hopefully this won't happen every time? [Wouldn't be the first time she'd tried to refrain from using her powers though...]

[smoking_analyst]

So how bad is it? I could take a look at some of the electronics, but I don't know too much about wiring a house.

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[leonized]

So you were the one who blew out the power?

[WHY DID THIS HAPPEN TO HIM.]

((Also hi this is Rita and Flynn's housemate!!))

[renamaer]

[She is so sorry! Have an incredibly apologetic princess.] I-i'm afraid so. I'm so sorry for the trouble... [Just assume she's bringing food over for the next week or so until stuff gets fixed. At least she's a better cook than Flynn...]

[[OOC: Yay!! So excited to meet you! Sorry I should've checked with you first about all this...]]

[leonized]

[... She's so cute. He doesn't really have the heart to yell, or anything. Even if this was a massive inconvenience.]

It's— fine, I guess. A lot's been going on here, that's all.

NOT HERE AND HERE AT THE SAME TIME

[blahblahboom]

[WELL YOU MIGHT BE AN ANNOYING BUSYBODY but it looks like Estelle's power to win over pretty much everyone smooths over any conflict over here so Rita will be tucked away in her corner, trying to fix the electronics she does have at hand instead of starting a fight.]

[leonized]

[Thank you, Rita.]

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[penthesileia]

[Well, that doesn't seem like it was supposed to happen.] If you're in government housing, there should be a handyman you can contact to repair that sort of thing for you.

...are you all right?

[renamaer]

[That's pretty much her whole life in a nutshell...] Oh! Is there? [Well, that was a huge relief if so.] I'll have to ask my friends if they know...

I'm not hurt at all! [Just more than a little bit freaked out.] Though the house is a bit... Hopefully I can keep that from happening again. Thank you so much for asking, Miss!

[penthesileia]

Yes, it's probably wise to avoid repeat incidents, for fear of overloading the power grid.

Does your power necessitate electricity or is that merely a side effect?

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[blahblahboom]

[ Rita is just spying on everyone, mostly to make sure no one was going to chew Estelle out unnecessarily but also watching out for any important information]

Hey, does the handyman help if you're not a registered import?

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[penthesileia]

I don't know for sure, since I haven't requested their aid, and even if I had, I'm registered.

But if you're living in government housing, I can't imagine they'll refuse.

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[knightunerring]

[Thankfully, probably drowned out by the angry beeping of the microwave:]

What's on fire this time?

[Has Estelle ever seen him grumpy at anything other than Yuri? Because he's pretty grumpy now.]

[renamaer]

Flynn? [She's so sorry, she didn't mean to break things!!]

I-i don't think anything is actually burning? [Anymore...? Mostly because it's all gone the way of sparks and slightly charred circuits...]

[Action for Shion and any other MF005s who want to join]

[renamaer]

[She's slowly figuring out how these devices work, but she still prefers face-to-face communications. After making and carrying a truly ridiculous amount of food back from her own place, she'll be waiting outside for Shion, who said she might be arriving soon.]

[smoking_analyst]

[Shion had hoped a ride after getting directions, it was a little further than she would have cared to walk and she had a small bag of things to help her with fixing some of the electronics. She had already looked up a few of the things she had seen from the video and had a pretty good idea of what would be needed to be done. After all, how many times one of the enforcers or inspectors came back with a piece of fried hardware.

Stretching a bit after stepping out of the car she looked around and saw the girl already waiting outside.]

Guess I have the right place. Sorry, I didn't think I was running that late.

[Maybe a few minutes but it wasn't much at all.]