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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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[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.]

video; Good night! ♥

[stargathering]

[ She should have checked more carefully... ]

[ It's better she pretends she isn't scared, he thinks with a sigh. ] Then stay calm. The curse is probably trying to make you panic.

[ By doing thinks like making it sound like something is being dragged across the floor somewhere down the hall, with a deep clack breaking up the sound at even intervals. ]

video; And good morning! ♥

[blastiafreak]

[But she's...always careful...right?]

Do I look like I'm panicking?! [Because she totally isn't...! Although she freezes when she hears that noise, eyes wide with horror. Really...not panicking...] W-what the hell is that?

video; Good morning! :3

[stargathering]

[ ...Unsure... ]

I don't know! [ But it's not stopping and becoming increasingly louder. Tyr just looks at the device suspiciously. ] Get away from it! [ If you're scared, he stops himself from saying. It doesn't sound normal. ]

video; Morning! I'll be slow while I work on this paper...

[blastiafreak]

[:<]

You don't have to tell me that! [Even if she does start moving now, to a door in the opposite direction from where the noise seems to be originating.]

video; Okay! Good luck with it /o/

[stargathering]

[ This is all just a bad trip, Rita... ]

[ There's a ring of laughter behind her, too high-pitched to be Tyr's, but Tyr doesn't seem to hear it. ] Are you going to be staying in there?

video; Thanks! \o\

[blastiafreak]

[Curse those hallucinogens! ;o;]

[Whereas Rita definitely, definitely hears it, and is too busy yelping and whirling around to answer his question.] Aah--w-what the hell is that thing?

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[stargathering]

[ She only has herself to blame! ]

[ And her reactions make Tyr scared for her. ] What thing? Show me!

[ He hurries faster in leaving the building. With it, the scraping-clacking sound's pace picks up, like it's chasing after her now. ]

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[blastiafreak]

[N-no way...!]

There's nothing to- Can't you hear it?! [Since she sure can hear it, and backs towards a door while readying a spell. It has to be something she can hit, right? It couldn't be invincible-!]

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[stargathering]

[ Yeeep. ]

Hear what? [ He sounds concerned, and if she looked at the device, it'd be obvious from his face. ] ...Maybe you're imagining it. Be careful with that spell.

[ There still doesn't appear to be anything there. Save for the clouds of dust that pop up from the floor. Now it's somewhat obvious that it's something being dragged behind whatever is making the clacking noise. ]

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[blastiafreak]

[nooooo]

What do you mean, hear what? I'm not imagining it! There's something-

[She probably doesn't even hear the "be careful" part, too horrified by the close proximity of the sounds and the fact that the dust is rising but she can't see anything.] G-get away from me! Fireball!

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[stargathering]

[ Definitely definitely. ]

[ He stays silent when she finishes the spell, biting his lips shut and wondering what's happening. He doesn't hear the shrill cry and clatter of metal as the creature skitters back from being hurt.

After a second, when she's done, he tries to sound calm he asks her: ] What happened...?

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[blastiafreak]

[Nope no way.]

[She hears...some kind of noise, but it's hard to tell if it's the...whatever it is getting blasted through the wall or just debris getting thrown around.] What do you think?! I blasted that thing before it got any closer!

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[stargathering]

[ But it's totally no-one else's fault! ]

[ An eternal mystery... But once the debris settles, it's pretty quiet again. ] I know, but.. Did anything happen? [ A vague way of asking if she's hurt. ]