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[nestingdevil]

[The feed opens up as soon as the device hits a solid surface. Wherever it is, it's dark and the sound of rushing water's hard to miss. A few circuits pop and spark, interrupting like a loose strand of firecrackers. A bit of blue there, a splash of white here. The recording catches a solo pipe swinging above; shooting out of the dark as it hangs precariously by the hinges.]

Hmn-?

[From the side of the feed, Greed emerges. Sans the usual shades with a comical frown to match. His ankles serve as a gauge for the damage - leveling out just where the cuff of his pants end and his boot begins. He slowly raises an eyebrow and his lower-lip drops. From behind, another wire pops and spits, sending a flurry of sparks to highlight his back.]

[A snap, a crackle, and the feed goes dead. A minute goes by, then two. When it finally comes back, the recording is hovering dangerously off a brick that's somehow managed to stay propped out of the water. And while an electric source is still pulsing, this time the white-blue is muted out. A red spark shudders in its place, then another; arcing in the opposite direction of the building's current, wandering wild.]


[It fades after a while. Or at least after Greed places a hand to his neck. He slowly rises back out of the water, the last-tremors of that red glow buzzing through the slits of his fingers. His jaw hangs loose, his neck sways to the side, and everything in between crunches back together.] Tsk-

[There's not a light left after the brief show. The dim coming off the phone's the only saving grace. And he's noticed it finally. After his eyes roll back open.] - this thing on? [Not exactly smooth, but well. Greed grabs the device and shakes it a few times to get some of the water off.]

Gunna guess this went through. [Knowing his luck, it did. He swipes his thumb across the screen. While it's hard to make out what's behind him, the flood of water is still coming in. But the flow's trickling off; less of a rush and more of a spat now. From the looks of things, the area's part of the basement he's (mostly) kept hidden from view.]

Well, no use hiding it - [One last brush against his thigh and Greed turns the feed over to survey the damage.] - don't suppose any of you are handy at this sort of thing?

[Momentary electrocutions aside, there doesn't seem to be a hint of damage on his end.]


➥ OOC Notes, Warnings, Etc |
♠ SO SHOOTS OFF MY WEEKEND HIATUS. The 'Nest should be back in full-functioning order come next week or at least for the most.
♠ Unsure if an accidental video is kosher. If not, no worries. I'll change this sucker.
♠ Also this is the stupidest shit ever.

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[paintjobs]

Well. I could almost be worried about you.

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[nestingdevil]

Almost.

[Greed tests his neck again, pushing the butt-end of his palm in. Thankfully, the last bit of water seems to be trickling right off. But to avoid a second shock to the system, he's on a lower step to avoid the leveled-off water.]

Would take a bit more than that, friend.

[paintjobs]

Sturdy, aren't you? More so than an average human, at least.

[nestingdevil]

Sturdier than most.

And that's right - I'm not exactly human either. [But close enough to count. Or at least, enough not to warrant unwanted attention.]

[incendere]

(SO AMUSED)

Having trouble, Greed?

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[nestingdevil]

[That amusement isn't lost on him. But really.]

Oi, oi, oi -

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[nestingdevil]

[Thankfully it's a quick shrug off. With the drama over and the water stilling out, Greed's got the usual smile on.]

Not really something I was planning. [Upper lip curls, teeth all out. Greed pries one eye open to take a gander at the feed.]

Don't suppose you have anything useful.

[incendere]

Perhaps you should hire someone.

(SO HELPFUL. STILL SO AMUSED.)

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[nestingdevil]

[Are you fucking - ]

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Jacob looks somewhere between confused, concerned, and unnerved by those crunching noises.]

Greed? What the hell happened?

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[nestingdevil]

Nothing that can't be fixed, but it wasn't really something I was planning on.

[Good news is that this part of the basement is further down below. Where the main bar's hardly an issue. Still, even in the dark there's a spit-pop of water. The initial disaster is over, but the clean up?]

[Well - ] Don't think I really have to spell it out for you. [Greed flashes a toothy smile. Jagged edged to cut the corners of his lips a bit sharper.] Looks like a pipe or two. Eh-

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[nestingdevil]

Wouldn't have any other talents I don't know about yet, would you?

[Because fuck if he's going to be the one to fix it.] It wouldn't be a bad deal. And you should know by now that I am fair.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Jacob folds his arms, relaxing into his unimpressed face.]

I've got lots of talents, but plumbing isn't one of them. Sorry, Greed.

Anyway, I'm not asking about the pipes. It looked like you got shocked there. You okay?

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[glowsferatu]

[ a long sigh. ]

I'll get my rain boots ready.

[ she'll be unhappy if she has to handle buckets for this. ]

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[nestingdevil]

Wouldn't bother too much, lovely. [He's got an elbow planted against a wall, ankles laced at the foot of the stairs.] Wouldn't want anything to happen, hmn?

Besides - unless you know how to work this sort of thing, don't think it'll do much good.

[A beat:] But then again, you've surprised me before. [Lazily, he lifts his wrist and his hand opens against the concrete-slab it's currently propped up on.]

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[glowsferatu]

[ she's already pulling on her boots, of course. ] Bit late for nothing to happen, from the looks of it. And if you're dealing with that much water, you'll want someone who doesn't need to breathe.

[ she looks at her skirt with a frown, pinching at it with two fingers. why is she even wearing it? getting up, she grabs her communicator as she goes to pull a few things out of her closet. ] Besides, you'll want the help draining it out, and I can certainly speed that process along.

I also know of an electrician we might call.

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[lucke]

Trouble in paradise? [Could that smile be smug? Yes it probably is.]

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[nestingdevil]

[Oh that smart-assery can be heard and felt miles away.]

[Greed's face scrunches up ever-so-quickly.] Ah-?

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[nestingdevil]

Y'know, that's not very nice. [Though he's slouching into his shoulders, dipping away from the feed. Obviously the little jab doesn't bother him too much.]

[But c'mon.] And here I thought you and I were good pals.

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[nestingdevil]

[A shrug makes that smile of his a curved line. As he sinks into his shoulders and rolls them back just a tad. Despite the feigned looks and slight exasperation, it's not like attitude is really a bother.]

[Greed swings back towards the feed.] Though coming from someone like you - [He chimes in; as one of the lights finally kicks back into gear further down the corridor.] - didn't really take you for a pissant.

[It's said with a hint of a jest. Really, he doesn't much give a shit.]

[A flick of the glance up and Greed's eyes sag closed.] Not something that can't be fixed. Though can't really say it's something I wanted.

[lucke]

[The jest only draws out a burst of laughter from Cu, who crosses his arms and leans against a wooden column.]

And I didn't think you so tender as to be offended by a simple question.

[Obviously joking, but dishing it right back.]

Is that the Devil's Nest's guts spilling everywhere?

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[heartboxer]

Plumbing and piping have been traits passed down the Armstrong family for generations! [ Well, only when it comes to tacky display fountains. In reality, Armstrong is just more than likely to punch the pipes into submission and try and transmute it but still he just wants to help!!! Oh, please, Mr. Greed! Let him do something! ]

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[nestingdevil]

Oh-? Have they now. [Call him surprised. He remembers the face, if only briefly. It isn't much to go on, but rumors and hearsay: the Armstrong family does carry some kind of reputation.]

[Whether it's a good or a bad one is completely up to interpretation.] Not about to deny it. [He says, not without a widening grin and a flaunt. A toss of the elbow is a silent gesture to the surveying damage.]

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[nestingdevil]

Ah- [His pointer goes to the sky with a snap of the thumb.] - Armstrong, right? You were there, weren't you?

[But first:] Gunna guess you're new. [He peels away from the feed with a curbed grin that promises nothing at all good.] You've heard of Maurtia, right? Head north.

[A small clap of his foot sends a pebble plopping into the still water.] And I'm sure we could work out some sort of deal.

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[heartboxer]

The Armstrong family was raised with versatile skills that are to help both on and off the field! We are just as great house takers as we are soldiers. [ And they are really good soldiers. ]

I believe I am not sure what you are asking about in terms of past locations but I am aware of Maurtia! Unfortunately, I am all the way in Florida. [ He sighs. ] I will have to get to the porter, teleport myself, and then head north. [ He's still willing to do it, he's just emphasizing how much effort it's going to take. He needs the information Greed may possess and he's quite sure that, if things go horribly deadly wrong, he can at least defend himself and escape. ] I will also have to get some more pipes, unless your pipes are in condition to be alchematized! [ Who cares if he just made up a word? It's super flashy. ]