❧ 010 ❧ Video, laptop webcam

[dominateartimus]

[Normally Xander doesn't do video posts for the network, with the exception of showing off his shadow mimicry. This time around, the camera isn't pointed at himself but a kitchen counter filled with several sweet and savory baked goods made of kneaded dough. These weren't any left overs from the party that Kotetsu hosted since he didn't attend.]

I made a lot more than I intended. [The image tilts slightly to the side, as if it was knocked off balanced for some reason. A sigh and a meow is heard before the visual is back to it's original position.] There's a chance I won't be able to eat all of this in the next few days. So... I'm offering to -- [A brief pause, he's torn if he should charge a small sum for it or not.] -- share.

Limited to those who live in Locke, sorry.

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[dominateartimus]

[Xander doesn't take very long with swapping the items and closes both containers with a small click of plastic. He couldn't help himself and snap his fingers to indicate he was done as he spoke.]

There you go.

[There was a momentary pause from him at the question, thinking back to who replied on his post. He was still snapping his fingers, which was sort of helping before a flame appeared on his finger tips.]

I'm not sure. Probably a couple more.

[Then he notices the flame and quickly extinguishes it with his other hand with a quick apology.]

[saviorsoul]

[ Yeah, no, Alexi's immediate reaction to that is just to stare intensely, before he even realizes he's doing it. This guy can produce fire? Just by snapping his fingers? No wonder he was so good at baking. He probably looks incredibly stupid right now, standing by the table, holding a container of mini pies and gaping openly. ]

... you just...

[dominateartimus]

[He wasn't surprise to see Alexi staring at him for displaying one of his powers like that. Well, this got slightly awkward.]

Summoned a flame. Before you ask if this is staged, it isn't.

[He moves his hand that didn't summon the flame to check on his phone before pocketing it again.]

[saviorsoul]

[ His response is a bit jumpy since he's just keyed onto the fact that he's been staring and he doesn't want Xander to think he thinks he's weird or anything. Would Xander think that? Or would he already be used to it? He has no idea how long Xander has been Numbered, although Xander's general attitude about things suggests a decent amount. Still, having someone gawk at you would probably be awkward for anyone, no matter how used to it he was. ]

I-I wouldn't ask that... I mean, considering...

[ That Xander is a Numbered, which means they should all have some special ability. But seeing people teleport or pull objects out of thin air is nothing compared to seeing someone actually summon real magic. He wonders if this is what Lucy means when she says that she thinks she should have elemental control over fire.

But back to the subject at hand: ]

Anyway, sorry for staring. I just... It's my first time seeing anyone do something like that. Man, that probably sounds stupid...

[dominateartimus]

[It was a good thing that Xander was a lot more easy going on the newer network members and didn't seem to be too terribly bothered by it all. The last person he showed it to was Arthur in the same park.]

It's fine. Most people would react the same way when they see an ability for the first time.

[saviorsoul]

[ Honestly, Alexi kind of wants to see it again. As much as it surprised him, it was incredibly cool! And it looked like a super useful ability. He shifts his eyes a bit so that he's no longer staring like a dumbass. ]

Have a lot of people seen yours?

[dominateartimus]

On the network, no. [He shakes his head.] In person... quite a few.

[He shifts his weight, trying not to show that he wasn't exactly comfortable with talking about it. This was too public of a setting to discuss such things. Call him paranoid, but he was still kind of wary about people, ever since he was warned that the enemy could be among them.]

[saviorsoul]

[ Alexi isn't smart enough to figure out what Xander's hints mean, but he does get the general idea that this isn't something Xander wants to discuss right now. And really any type of hesitancy from others is enough to make Alexi backtrack quickly from the subject. ]

Mm. Well, thanks again for the pies, Mr. ...

[ He trails off again, remembering that Xander never gave him his name. Maybe he didn't want to give it. MD had been cautious about giving hers. Maybe this is a thing among the Numbered, not giving out information like that. It would make sense if people were now targeting them, like that guy from Vegas had said. ]

[dominateartimus]

Xander.

[Sadly, introducing himself was a habit that he couldn't break. Blame his polite up-bringing for that.]

You're welcome and enjoy your pies.

[saviorsoul]

[ Alexi smiles a bit less nervously at that. ]

Nice to meet you. I'm Alexi.

[dominateartimus]

[Sorry Alexi, Xander can't help but wince slightly at hearing 'Alex' portion of his name. He was never a fan of Alex or Alexander and his family only used it around him when he had been bad.]

It's nice to meet you... Alexi.

[saviorsoul]

[ To be fair, it is taken partly from the name of another fallen angel. Alexi catches the wince and gives him a questioning look. His tone falls slightly. ]

Did I say something wrong?

[dominateartimus]

No. You didn't. [He quickly shakes his head.]

[saviorsoul]

[ He's still not sure, but he'll let it go. ]

Well... I guess I should be getting back before other people show up to get their share.

[dominateartimus]

Worried you might scare them off?

[He says jokingly before shaking his head with a chuckle.]

Well, it's your choice. I hope you enjoy the pies.

[saviorsoul]

[ It's more the other way around... ]

Well, you know, just in case. People might just be expectin' to see you.

[dominateartimus]

Understandable.

[He gives a curt nod.]

I guess this is good bye.

[saviorsoul]

Uh yeah. I mean, for now and all. I'll probably catch up with you again.

[ Not going to mention the Network again. Just in case. ]

See ya.

[ And with that awkward farewell, Alexi is going to scurry off to devour his cakes and probably mentally kick himself for sounding like an idiot throughout most of the conversation. ]