savetheearth | two. video.

[ the lights are dimmed significantly in the building he's in, save for some overhead ones nearby, but it's not too important in terms of his footage. hatter is leaning down on a countertop, arms crossed, looking not-quite-stern but perhaps rather unhappy. this time, he has a hat atop his head which is hardly situated at a jaunty angle, and every few seconds he fusses with it, moving it a touch in one direction and then another. ]

So, for curiosity's sake and my own... insatiable need to hear opinions other than my own- [ that would be mild sarcasm. ] - what's the first step after you discover you're hardly who you believe yourself to be. Do you tell your friends, random people on the street you bump into? Keep it to yourself and hope for the best?

Do you paint your house a different color to match your newfound personality? Perhaps a new wardrobe- something with paisley and far too much plaid.

I'd like to know what it was you first did when you found out you weren't who your birth certificate claims you to be. And i'm not talking about the shock and awe - that's awfully boring. I mean what did you do after that.

Because i'm sure there's more than a few variables out there that I could use to my advantage. I'd love to hear my options as.. as you can see, my new wardrobe- [ he gives a small nod, his hat sliding down a touch ] -seems to be purely unavoidable instead of a lifestyle choice. One can never be too fashionable when changing who they are on the inside.

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Truthfully? After I got a therapist, I ignored it for a long time. Found the network, watched some of the video posts and I've stayed out of downtown since the giant snake.

I accepted crazy and moved right along. All of this has been a pretty good inspiration for painting.

And so far I happen to like your methods most of all. The most reasonable thing i've heard, even - staying out of downtown even more so. I'm not sure i've been all that interested in heading into the depths of it myself.

How long have you been painting?

Since I was little. It isn't echo related as far as I know. I don't think we get a choice what we get back, but I must be doing something right because I've only gotten one pulse and I really don't want to pursue a lot more of those memories.

I considered painting some of what I saw on recordings with that snake. I bet 'superhero' paintings sell for a lot right now!

I don't suppose you can sell your clothes if you don't like them, though? Do they just show back up or something?

My clothes are merely my clothes for the time being. The hat i've just had in my possession ever since someone brought them in to sell. Nothing worth getting up in arms about.

And i'm sure if you sold any superhero paintings right around now, you'd be rolling in it in no time.

... It's a skill I hope you get to hang on to, whether or not you get more pulses. I can't imagine they'd take something like that away, i've only heard of people gaining abilities, not losing them.

I know someone who's big into gambling. I might have to look into selling paintings or we may never eat again.

That would really suck if I lost it. I've heard of people gaining abilities, but also their personalities changing. I'm more worried about that than powers.

Or losing my mind. I'm worried about that one too.

There's more than a few places you can sell paintings.

And yknow, at least all three won't be happening at once. Hopefully. i suppose they could, but if you lose your mind, it won't matter if your personality changes. Not that i'm helping whatsoever, believe me, i'm well aware. But a personality change truly changes things, doesn't it.

Makes things really different, instead of just the facade of difference.

Uh. yeah.

Okay, losing my mind has just skyrocketed to my number one fear. Thanks. I'm glad we've got that cleared up.

You're really confusing. What's your name? Mine's Akira.

I'm only confusing when I try not to be.

Which name would you like, Akira? Seeing as i've two now.

[ Akira sat there staring at his phone for a good twenty seconds, brows furrowed, mouth open in confusion like that was a trick phrase. That's kind of annoying. ]

So.. if you try to be confusing, you make perfect sense. Uh. Got it. I think.

Whichever? Both?

[ man, he wasn't even trying to make that one all too confusing. ]

Theo, if you're sticking with an oldie but a goodie. And Hatter if you'd prefer au natural.

[ Well, that was odd. There's a long pause before Akira replies as he reviews the video originally posted. The faces don't match at all. ]

I think I'll go with Theo. Apparently I knew a "Hatter" and you don't look anything alike. Let me know if you sprout white hair though.

[ .... that is the least comforting thing that's been said yet. ]

If I sprout white hair, I'm not sure i'll be telling anybody.

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