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[blastiafreak]

[The video's not very clear when it comes on; it's dark and gloomy, showing hints of thick dust and cobwebs--a glimpse of a window reveals deep fog--and then it shifts to Rita's wide-eyed face. When she speaks, she's trying very hard to pretend she's calm...and failing pretty horribly.]

I-is anyone else stuck in this weirdo place? I mean, it's not like I need help or anything, but-

[A loud creak and sudden clatter of footsteps interrupts her, the shutters to the window abruptly blowing open, and she jumps with a yelp.] Aah--! Uh--it's not sc--just where's the exit, already?!

[Maybe realizing that the video's still recording her little freak-out, she quickly shuts it off.]

[ooc: Tags slow forever. ._. Sorry!]

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[blastiafreak]

Tyr?

[She's a little relieved to hear from him, though not enough to calm down. She does try to explain, though.]

I got stuck in this weirdo building. It was all foggy, and I swear it looked like our house on the outside! [Or, you know. When one can't see five feet away from them.]

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[stargathering]

[ He can't blame her for recklessly putting her in danger... His expression darkens, but she as scared as she seems, he doesn't think she's hurt. ]

And there aren't really other houses on the beach that you could mistake your house for...

[ He pauses and thinks of it, considers going down to the beach house, but... ]

You haven't seen anyone in there?

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[blastiafreak]

No. I mean, I haven't seen anyone, but...

[And a little squeak as some distant floorboards creak somewhere else in the house. Things like that keep happening, but she never seens anyone...]

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[stargathering]

[ He tries to peek around her from the video, but he can't. ]

...Those sounds are probably just the house settling. You'd definitely hear more if someone was there...

[ Like slow, deliberate footsteps behind her... ]

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[blastiafreak]

Of course they are! I mean, it's not like it could be anyone else!

[Even if she's going to start MOVING AWAY QUICKLY.]

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[stargathering]

—Of course not. [ He wishes he could see better. Or be there with her. ] ...Still, you should try to find some place safe and stay there... If anyone's there, they'll find you more easily if you do.

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[blastiafreak]

I-I don't want anyone here to find me! [Because they'd be gh--things that don't exist!!]

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[stargathering]

But someone could help you. [ He doesn't get it. ]

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[blastiafreak]

Like I need help! [Okay, she...probably does, but.] Besides, anyone else would just be having the same problems.

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[stargathering]

[ If she's lost, she probably needs help. That's how he thinks of it. ]

...You're probably right. Still... If you found someone, things could be a bit better...

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[blastiafreak]

[And Tyr's right, even if Rita wouldn't be ready to admit it...]

I guess, but...[She runs a hand through her hair, and frowns a bit, finally sort of conceding the point.] I just don't want to be stuck here all day.

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[stargathering]

[ Even if he's not sure of himself, he finally says: ] I'll come find you and guide you out. I'll just bring something to help us find the way back...

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[blastiafreak]

Huh? [She's startled for a second. Of course, they're friends, and he wouldn't just leave her, but...she's still not sure how she feels about Tyr coming.] Wait a minute--what if you get lost, too?

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[stargathering]

I told you, I'll bring something to trace my way back out. If I can't find you, then... [ He'd be okay... Of course, this is assuming he can find the haunted house she's in. ]

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[blastiafreak]

Y-you know it's a curse--it's not going to be that easy! [She has doubts that he'll find the right one unless the City wants him to...]

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[stargathering]

[ The City is mean... But Tyr likes to try! And the lights where Rita is like to flicker when she snaps at him, but Tyr's ignoring that. ] It's still worth trying. If I just stayed here, it could be even harder for you.

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[blastiafreak]

[The flickering lights certainly get Rita's attention, though, and she squeaks a bit, glaring at them.] H-huh? How? I mean, you're okay, right?

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[stargathering]

[ ...she's so squeaky. But nope nope, pretending he doesn't notice. More important things. ] Of course I am. [ He pulls the device back to show he's on the roof of the apartment, with the sky taking up most of the screen. ] That's why I should try to help you...

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[blastiafreak]

But--just wait--if you're okay, you should- [He should stay that way. But Rita really doesn't want to be stuck here, and she realizes Tyr probably wouldn't listen to her if she did tell him to stay away...] J-just do something if you're going to, okay?

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[stargathering]

[ He takes that as a "hurry up" whether she intended it that way or not. His face turns more serious as he picks him self up and starts walking. ]

I will... What's going on over there?

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[blastiafreak]

How should I know? There's just a bunch of weird noises and things like that!

[And she could've sworn she saw faces in the fog outside...But that just had to be a trick, right?]

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[stargathering]

[ Just her imagination... ]

Then you should try to find the source of them. If it's a monster, at least you'll know what you're up against...

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[blastiafreak]

[And a trick of the light...!]

But they're everywhere! And it's not like I've seen any-

[And the lights flicker again, while a nearby shelf rattles, causing Rita to make another little squeak and back away. Stupid house with its stupid noises...!]

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[stargathering]

[ Hallucinations caused by strange chemicals! ]

[ He pauses and stiffens as he watches the little scene. ] ...You still have your magic, so you can protect yourself from anything. Don't worry.

video; And I think it's bedtime. Good night~! :3

[blastiafreak]

[What was in that solution she mixed earlier? @_@]

I'm not worried! [Even if it's October and she's totally not panicking.]