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[lapwing]

[On the network is what appears to be a young boy, about 12 or 13 years old. For a moment, he stares quite soulfully at the video output impossibly deep, black eyes, and then pokes at the screen with one fingernail.]

Not even a proper imp in there, how's that for you...?

[He pulls back and mimes clearing his throat. A voice far, far more booming than is fit for the child's face resounds across the feed.]

Right, broadcast. AHEM. This is just a friendly, non-suspicious question, inquiring on when the next coup or violent overthrow of this government is going to be. Not that I'm actually advocating it, I just know you humans really can't resist.

I'm pretty handy with a popcorn machine if anyone can provide good seats.

Comments

[lapwing]

Most people are terrible and seeing what's actually there. You should know that better than most.

[rathercommon]

Maybe. But you also don't really have much regard for human beauty standards, do you?

[lapwing]

Not even the slightest. Personally, I chalk it up to a lack of creativity.

Or options.

[rathercommon]

Oh, yes, because we'd all be so much more charming with tentacles and stalk-eyes.

[lapwing]

Let's pass on the tentacles. Never was fond of them. They always seemed like a spirit was trying too hard when he used them. Overcompinsating, dare I say.

[rathercommon]

Okay.

[ She has enough control over her form that she's able to manipulate her face into a smile. ]

So tell me about what the most beautiful forms to take are.

[lapwing]

Mine, for one. [ The mirror image of Kitty dissolves gently into swirling rainbow lights. ] But I guess if you want something solid. I do have a few particularly awe inspiring AND interesting creations.

[rathercommon]

[ Warmly: ]

Brilliant. I absolutely want to see them. Go on. Impress me, won't you?

[lapwing]

[ The essence floating in the Other Other Place compresses... shrinking, until the shimmering parts of Bartimaeus coalesced into the monster anyone looking at him on the It. Also is about two handspans tall, if Kitty's creation of her self is any gauge.]

Amazed yet? It's classy in all sorts of ways.