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savetheearth2013-10-02 08:34 pm
dominateartimus) wrote in savetheearth2013-10-02 08:34 pm
❧ 003 ❧ Video from laptop camera
[The video starts with a rather empty wall of an apartment with a light source directed at it and a piece of furniture in the corner of the frame. A few seconds pass without anything going on, except for a black streak of fur chasing after a ball toy. Off-screen, Xander's voice is heard and he sounds rather calm for the most part.]
I noticed that a lot of people were sharing what they got from the lights.
[He walks in to frame and is seen wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt and jeans, but he's not facing the camera. He's intentionally keeping his back to the recording to lower the chances of people identifying him. He makes his way over to the wall.]
...You could say I was reluctant to share, but, I was busy learning how to control it better.
[With that said, he brings a hand up to it and starts to merge with his own shadow against the wall. It takes a few moments before he's a silhouette against the wall, but he's facing the camera now -- not like it was very noticeable.]
I can also take the form of someone else's shadow and not just my own. I don't have anyone else here to demonstrate that, so, you'll have to take my word for it.
[He starts to move up to the ceiling, disappearing from the frame. A few moments later, a bit of a thump is heard from behind the camera and the video ends.]
I noticed that a lot of people were sharing what they got from the lights.
[He walks in to frame and is seen wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt and jeans, but he's not facing the camera. He's intentionally keeping his back to the recording to lower the chances of people identifying him. He makes his way over to the wall.]
...You could say I was reluctant to share, but, I was busy learning how to control it better.
[With that said, he brings a hand up to it and starts to merge with his own shadow against the wall. It takes a few moments before he's a silhouette against the wall, but he's facing the camera now -- not like it was very noticeable.]
I can also take the form of someone else's shadow and not just my own. I don't have anyone else here to demonstrate that, so, you'll have to take my word for it.
[He starts to move up to the ceiling, disappearing from the frame. A few moments later, a bit of a thump is heard from behind the camera and the video ends.]
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He's rather talkative and won't hesitate to grab your attention, but he won't harm you. I'm thinking of putting him in to another room when we get in, so we're not distracted.
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Probably a good idea. [BECAUSE HE WOULD BE SO DISTRACTED]
[he parks, climbs out of the car, waits for Xander before locking it up and setting the alarm, and waits to be led up to the apartment]
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Did you want to take the stairs or the elevator?
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[he freezes up for a moment, because what answer is he expected to give? he doesn't know oh god--but actually it's not a big deal at all so shut up brain] The stairs are fine. [THERE SEE THAT WAS SIMPLE]
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All right.
[He makes sure the front door is closed fully before leading the way up the stairs and to his apartment. It took him a moment to unlock the door before stepping in first, holding it open with his foot. He was busy with scooping up a black Siamese cat who comes running over.]
This is Connor, Savarna.
[The black cat was looking at Ravindra rather intently before meowing at him then he began to purr and knead his paws in to Xander's shoulder. As for the rest of Xander's apartment, there was a minimalistic theme and his furniture was pushed up against the walls or as close as they could get.]
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[omg what a cutie, it really is a super friendly cat. this is probably the first genuine, unguarded smile Xander has seen out of Ravi since Iraq.]
Hello, Connor. [he reaches out to let the cat sniff his hand, and pending approval will move in to scratch behind his ears.]
[he keeps it quick though, because it's awkward to pet someone's cat for too long when said cat is on their shoulder.]
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Once that was taken care of, Xander moves further in to his apartment. He gestures to the kitchen.]
If you get thirsty, feel free to grab a drink from the fridge. I'd do it, but I'm not too sure of my grip right now.
[He turns on his heel and indicates to a large flash light that was on the table. As he opens his mouth to speak again, he's sinking in to the shadows.]
That's all I have for a mobile light source and nothing for padding on the floor. [A momentary pause and a glance to his bedroom, as if he was thinking of a plan.] ...I have a few ideas in mind for how we can test this, but I am welcome to any other suggestions you have.
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[he looks up at the drink offer, a hint of puzzled concern on his face. does he mean because of that shadow-ability or is it something else? should he ask? is that a rude thing to ask??] Alright. [maybe he'll ask later...]
[sorry, cat. it was nice while it lasted. he stands, moving to pick up the flashlight, turns it briefly on to check the beam.]
[the comment about padding is confusing, as he hasn't quite put together why that would be necessary, but it sounds like he's supposed to have figured it out so he will just...pretend he understands.] Could you use the couch cushions for padding?
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Connor meows at Ravindra when he moves away before following along, circling the man's legs.]
I don't have any. So, it's either the bed or the couch or the floor.
[He might as well go put Connor away, the only issue with that is he's in his own shadow. So, he moves towards the bathroom and calls for Connor, who promptly comes.]
...Savarna, can you close the door for me? I should be able to get out if I'm in this form.
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[but he's not going snooping through Xander's fridge just yet, even if he was invited to.]
[he is, instead, going to take a moment to reflect on how fucking weird his life has become that he's just watched a man sink into his own shadow and walk across his apartment like that, and that this is just a Thing To Accept and not something to freak out over.]
Alright.
[he walks over to the bathroom, flashes the cat an apologetic look, and shuts the door. then steps back to wait, because he's not sure what to expect here]
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[It's said when the door is closed. Connor was already pacing around and meowing at this betrayal. Don't feel too bad for him though, Xander took plenty of time to make sure his cat would be well situated during testing.
As for Xander, he appreciated that the door has a little bit of a space between it and the floor. It took him a few moments for him to slide under the gap and move to be flush against the door.]
...Well, that was easier than I thought it would be.
[He was being quite humble about it before moving across the wall.]
I take it we'll do the light test first or did you have something else in mind, Savarna?
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[meanwhile Ravi is just staring while Xander shadow-magics his way out from under the door. that... that was certainly a thing. For a moment, he is too busy internally ?!?!?!-ing to respond, but he snaps out of it.]
Ah--no, that's fine. We can start with that.
[he trails after Xander, whichever room he's headed toward] That is a very useful ability.
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All right.
[He moves over to where he recorded the network message, which was in the living room.]
...It is. Apparently someone else on the network, their 'other self' dealt with someone who could do the same thing. Except, he could do a lot more than I can with it.
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My skills are coming in pieces like that.
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Is that so? ...I wasn't aware of that. I'm still new to this ability thing.
[He moves his arm and hand to make a small circular gesture of the current situation.]
Maybe you're right with being able to do more with it, if I get another 'pulse' related to it.
[A brief exhale escapes him before he turns his attention to the flashlight and points at it. Even though it might not be portrayed properly because he's a silhouette.]
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[it takes him a second to realize Xander's pointing at the flashlight. he looks down at it, and a second later it clicks what he's being asked to do. right, yes, that, only just the whole reason he came here.]
[he flips it on and keeps it aimed at the ground like it's a weapon.]
Hold out your arm. [don't want to aim direct center of mass just in case this turns out ugly]
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But at the request, he extends his arm just like he was told.]
I'll let you know if I feel anything.
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...I don't feel any different. Do you think we should try something else?
[Because someone on the network mentioned something about a torch. A fire source or a chilly environment might cause some issues for him.]
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[it's kind of a relief to hear that Xander can't feel it, because it seems like the sort of thing that could be painful for a shadow-form.]
Ah, hang on. It does something, actually.
[he takes out his phone and sets up a network PM to Xander, then takes a quick recording of what it looks like. this is only to avoid having a concrete record off-network.]
[he turns the flashlight off and steps up to play it back for Xander to see]
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What is it?
[He would get his answer very soon, once Ravindra brought the phone over to show him the video. He could have materialized from the wall to get a better look, since being two-dimensional didn't allow him to lean forward.]
...That is interesting.
[It wasn't apparent that he was looking at Ravindra, but he was thinking of what to do next. A part of him wanted to try escaping from being grabbed or restrained.]
Hey, Savarna. Would you be interested in restraining me to see if I could escape from your grip?
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[he just kind of stares at Xander for a minute]
[Okay, number 1--awkward???, and number 2--Xander is currently a two-dimensional shadow on a two-dimensional plane and Ravi is decidedly not.]
Is that even possible when you are like this?
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Probably not. Just give me a moment to get out of this.
[Except, he could try emerging from the wall or take the simple route of dropping out from the ceiling. Falling out of the ceiling would lead to more bruises and a little bit of noise while the other one would be less harmful to himself.
He moves to the side, away from Ravindra, just in case he stumbled in to the other man. After inhaling briefly, he focuses on materializing himself from the shadows. It takes a little bit, but he manages to pry himself from the wall and becomes three-dimensional again. He glances himself over, just to make sure he was all there.]
All right. I think I'm good.