28 * Strange days.

[starchilde_lost]

[The video feed opens on it's side, the Network device having been left on it's side on the counter. On the far side of the kitchen, Rachel is pacing.]

No I will not calm down, my best friend's cursed. The entire City is on another one if it's multi-curse kicks. Teddy's gone again, so I wanna be there for Billy. And here I am standing in my kitchen, talking to a BIRD.

[She pauses, listens and rolls her eyes.]

Sorry, a dæmon phoenix.

[From off-screen, said dæmon flies across the room and perches on a chair next to Rachel. It STARES at her.]

Okay, okay, MY dæmon phoenix. Jeez, you're possessive.

[More staring, it's obvious that it's talking to Rachel somehow.]

No it's not the strangest thing that's happened to me and- how do you know about that?

[A few feathers ruffle, if birds could smirk, this would be that.]

We will not mention the demon-bride thing again, EVER. Is that clear?

[The dæmon flies to Rachel's shoulder and she visibly relaxes, reaching up and stroking the bright feathers.]

I guess you're forgiven, but can we please do something?

[Flying to the counter, the dæmon sees the network device on. With a Rachel-like sigh, it pecks at it until it's off.]

Comments

[crackwise]

I think it's adorable.

[starchilde_lost]

I'm not laughing, Jamie.

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If you see Kitty. Avoid her and for God's sake don't let on you know Logan.

Also... standing me up was genius. I wish more people had.

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[crackwise]

What's up with Kitty?

And, well. I'm a coward. Thought it might buy some amount of time, too. I actually wish I would've just contacted you directly. Kept you from going to others. My dupes could probably handle getting slapped around more than they could.

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[starchilde_lost]

Um, she's a ninja assassian. Who killed Wolverine. It's one of those really screwed-up "what-if" curses.

It did. I went looking for you 'cause I was pissed off. Wandered around until midnight.

...I wasn't slapping people. If they had showed up, I would have killed them, too.

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[crackwise]

I really hate those curses. Alternate timelines or whatever you want to call it-- I know it happens in our world as well, but the whiplash is just... anyway.

...well, I'm glad it worked. And slapping was putting it metaphorically. I'm really sorry you got hit with something like that, Rach. We really need to start forming some sort of back-up plan for stuff like this.

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[starchilde_lost]

How about we just go with a normal plan and if you have some dupes around it would be a really good idea for them to keep an eye out.

Ouch! Enough with the poking, Kill, I'm getting there, okay?

Like, now, because she is dangerous and she's threatening civilians. I'm already on my way out.

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[crackwise]

I've got a few reservations about letting dupes out, have since... the thing with Terry, but, ah. Problem.

I don't have any dupes, today. Didn't have them yesterday, either. No powers.

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[starchilde_lost]

Oh, shit! Jamie I'm sorry I totally forgot.

...oh. That one. I've had that one. Dammit. Okay, just spread the word quietly and keep an eye out.

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[crackwise]

Forgetting's supposed to be the idea. Which isn't to say that I'll never let dupes out again, only that I want to be real careful about it.

I'll let the rest of X-Factor know. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

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[starchilde_lost]

You're doing what you can, that's good enough.

I'll let you know when I find her.

[ooc: except she won't, she'll be in the hospital. eep.]

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[crackwise]

I'll be waiting for your call.

[ooc; Poor Rach. ;_;]