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[So here's Doyle, and he's made an attempt with the contacts. He's got one in his right eye, but the other one is clear, showing the new slitted pupil he has. He stares at the display for this video and closes the clear eye, leaving the one with the contact lens open. It... well, it was built to change the eye-colour of someone with round pupils, and his are slitted now. Not to mention, normal humans don't have bright red irises as a base to work from. The end result is an odd colour with a pupil that doesn't line up. He makes a face an opens his other eye.

That's not his only problem though: looking a little greyer than usual is something that can pass in his line of work, but the rest: When he grimaces, he shows a mouthful of pointy-looking teeth, and when he sits back a little more in his chair, his ears come into view: Longer, and pointier.]

So. What do you think?

[He closes his contact-less eye again, and then covers up half of his ear with his hand.]

This and a hat, think that could cover me at work?

[He meant to sound optimistic, but it comes out more like denial. If you were completely aware of how futile that denial was.

He sighs, and his ears seem to droop - as well as a shadow on the wall beside him.]

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Ah, well, chum...how dark is it where you work, and how bad is everyone else's eyesight?

[He gives that some honest thought, with one of his ears perking up slightly. But then it drops back down.]

... Actually, considering this,

[He turns the camera to the wall, and wiggles his hand. The shadow he's casting doesn't look like a hand anymore, more like a writhing, annoyed octopus on a stick.]

I don't think darkness is going to help me.

Hah, OUTRAGEOUS! Have you talked to Xander yet? He also does OUTRAGEOUS SHADOWY THINGS!

[Arthur is just completely unfazed by this.]

Don't feel bad, chum, you'll get through this!

I think that's how I got that echo in the first place. [He says flatly, turning the camera back to himself. But, the corner of his mouth twitches. Believe it or not, though, Arthur's enthusiasm does make him feel a little better. OUTRAGEOUS.]

Thanks, though.

Huh, small world!

[Arthur just beams at him. He doesn't know what he did, but okay, he'll accept some thanks.]

You're quite welcome!

[Well, hey, he tried, right?

Doyle smirks a little.]

Small network.

That's RIGHT! It really is!

[Hey, he got a smirk, he has done his job.]

You know... there is a guy who is offering to give people from the network some work, especially if you have weird traits that prevent you from other places of business.

[He groans and sinks his face into his hands.]

I don't want to quit my job...

[He's whining, but it's the resigned whining that means he's going to be looking that post up soon.]

I know but it looks like those contacts aren't going to help you.

Ughhhhn.

And that's the easiest one to cover up, isn't it?

[And if he can't even do that...]

Yah, it is easy to cover up but it looks like it won't work without something special.

Ugh. Fuck this.

I really hate this Numbers shit sometimes.

It can be a pain in the ass.

I think you're better off trying sunglasses and a hat. You could maybe pass that off as being sensitive to light.

[He frowns a little, but he's thinking it over.]

Maybe. Idunno, my work's mostly indoors, but hell, we're not exactly fashion conscious...

[Beyond, uh, looking somewhat 'professional'. Hmm. He looks back at the camera and smirks a little.]

Computer repair. Full of nerds, so.

There's still lights indoors, so light sensitive still counts as an excuse. You can probably ask one of the doctors on the network to fudge a doctor's note for you.

[He grins back.]

There you go. And if that doesn't pan out, my Uncle's on the network and he's got jobs available for people who's changed to much.

[His smirk gets a little stronger. His ears even perk up a little. Why, is that some hope in there?]

Heh, a doctor's note would make things easier. Still not sure if that'd fly completely when working support on location, but it'd be harder to burn me for that if it's 'official'.

[He nods at the second bit there.]

I'd rather not lose this job, but... Good to know I might have back-up if it comes to it. Thanks.

Or see if you can make arrangements to do the support remotely from home or something using the doctor's note.

[Fil's glad to help!]

You're welcome!

My Uncle's name is Thorir Thorsson. You can contact him directly on the network

Working from home might be pushing it, but it'd be easier to hide it at the shop itself, I think.

[He grins a little and, uh, his teeth are still sharp. But hey, like someone else suggested, he could just take care of that by not smiling! Not too hard ~~especially with the clientele they get~~.

It slips back to normal and he nods.]

I'll look him up anyway. It'd be good to have a backup.

Well, so long as the changes are small...you might not have any choice later on.

[Fil gives him another grin.]

Good luck?

Thanks, ah-

[Oh... right. More changes. His ears droop again as his face falls.]

Ah... Right. Shit.

I'm going to really need that backup, I guess.

Backup plans are always good. Even more important now with all the shit going around these days. [Fil is very sorry to have ruined your mood.]

[No, no, better that he remembers now instead of whenever he echoes back - whatever's next. A tail? Extra eyes? He bets it'll be something stupid like that.]

I think I've got more changes to come, so. Yeah. Good idea.

[Ughhhhhh.]

I assume that telecommuting is out of the question?

Solely? Yeah. I'm at a computer repair place, and we do some support calls, but most of it is in-house or on location.

I might be able to get away with some of this stuff just in the store, but we have to look a little more presentable when we're sent out.

Ah. Yes, I can see how that might be a problem... [he hums, the corner of his mouth quirking downwards. damn.]

[Yeah. He nods.]

... Think people would hold it against me if I just refused to go on calls?

[It's your workplace, Doyle, what do you think? Eh, he has a feeling he knows, but maybe a second opinion would prove him wrong.

Well ... It would be a gamble.

[Hey, a familiar voice from the last time his echoes messed with his life! Still, he grumbles into his hand.]

Some people mentioned sunglasses. That's not too weird, right? Are those stupid knitted hats in right now?

I have no idea. They might be? Sunglasses might be a little strange but I think people can just go along with a lot.

[He nods.]

Hmm.

Someone suggested faking something about light sensitivity. Still not sure what to do about the ears, though.

Not a bad idea.

[ Hm. ]

Well, unless you feel like doing something like surgery, a hat is probably the best option you have. You could just say you're trying something new.

[His ears go down at the mention of surgery, almost as if it was their reaction to it. Doyle just winces a little.]

Hmmm...

Trying something new's, easy enough, [He does smirk a little, here.] I'll just give flak to anyone who questions it.

[~~Not that anyone would after the great wallet-chain debate of 2012...~~]

There you are, then.

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shit i still don't have an icon of him smiling ><

it takes a while to get the perfect set of icons

especially if you're the lazy one drawing them h-haha....

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