video (feat. one annoyed snek and one sassy car)

[whateternityis]

[The feed opens on a positively gleaming vintage car, parked in the shade under some leaves. It's black, it's expensive-looking, and it's obviously very well-cared for.

It's an interesting juxtaposition to the supremely annoyed hiss that's the first thing out of Crowley's mouth.] Ssssssssssso. If anyone else happens to want to bring something big here. Say, your car. Minor complication.

[At that point, he reaches into the frame and picks the car up, revealing a perspective trick that had been making it look reasonably-car-sized. He'd set it down under a bush, for the establishing shot, because even while VERY UPSET that his precious Bentley is about the size of a remote-control car, there was no reason not to show it off.]

Gonna have to have a word with that shop guy later this month, see if there's anything to be done about it. Meantime, I guess I'm stashing this inside somewhere.

[At this point, it becomes apparent there's a faint noise coming from the car; Crowley, still off-camera, sighs.] No one asked you. [The music continues, and he cuts the feed before the song can really progress.]

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[tookashirototheknee]

[There's laughter and an empty room before Matt picks up.]

You have a tiny car that plays music box Queen.

[The song changes for a moment in Crowley's pocket. Rude.]

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[whateternityis]

[More specifically, it zeroes in on the middle of the song - recognisably plinking out I'm a rocketship on my way to Mars on a collision course, if one happens to know the lyrics.] Still haven't asked you.

It wasn't supposed to be this small. It was supposed to be actual car sized.

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[tayoru]

Complications with the summon rock chalk, I presume? I've overheard it doesn't quite function as you would expect.

[ Granted it's not like he's in any condition to drive, being blind, but it'd be nice for his group to have their own car in functioning order to travel around the city more easily. Alas, Regalia, you are stuck in Eos, kinda of very broken but in full regal size at least. ]

At least your own misfortune serves as a kind service announcement to the masses. Thank you, sir.

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[whateternityis]

If I'd known I would need anything else [and there's that annoyed hiss again], I would have got it at the same bloody time.

...Suppose you're all welcome. [It's grudging, like he's not used to being thanked - he isn't, and he's not used to it being safe - but here there's no reason not to accept it.]

[tayoru]

[Still so huffy. He's either a Sanguis or he's just naturally that hissy. Yet surprisingly well-mannered with that welcome.]

I am not surprised the merchant would offer so little details for a convenient sale. Perhaps it would be best to visit him again to inquire as to whether the change in size is permanent.

Whenever you may find him. He seems to become curiously absent on a regular basis.

[whateternityis]

Oh, I'll be paying him a follow-up visit, that's for blessed sure.

[tayoru]

Might I suggest not to resort to drastic tactics. Your displeasure is understandable, but the man's wares are surprisingly helpful at times.

[whateternityis]

Who said I was going to do anything drastic? I know better than to take out a useful resource for no reason.

[immortalmarshal]

...you can actually summon things from your homeworld?

[He can see that being good...and bad. Depending upon what is being summoned.]

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[lifehacker]

Ah fuck, are you fuckin' serious? I wanted my bike.

[ He's annoyed at most, but does pause slightly. ]

That's a pretty good trick to play on us, though. Give us some false hope.

[whateternityis]

Apparently so. Might've gone a bit overboard with what I got for my car, but I didn't want to take any chances.

[Also, he's pretty sure the car's a tiny bit magical by now, so it was a necessary precaution. He's spent 90-odd years breaking it in properly, and it certainly sasses him often enough.]

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[whateternityis]

Oh, this better not be permanent, but I can't follow up yet. If it turns out it is, I'll follow up.

If it isn't, you'll all know anyway.

[lifehacker]

Why, 'cause you'll be blastin' Queen out your windows around the city?

[whateternityis]

Pretty much.

I'd blast something else, but the car tends to have other ideas.

[lifehacker]

It's not a bad choice, dude. Could be Creed.

[whateternityis]

[There's a pause before Crowley answers. Which group was that again... oh right.]

Not bloody likely in my car, it's true.

[lifehacker]

If you got a Iggy Azalea album in there, you're in big trouble, too.

[ Regardless. ]

You're pretty hot. What's your name?

[whateternityis]

[A who.] It'd all be Queen within a fortnight anyway. That's just a thing that happens.

Crowley. [He's also spoken for, but not one to complain about random compliments of that sort.]

[lifehacker]

I'm Travis. You into dudes? Free anytime? I got stuff I wanna buy and Chroma comes easy.

[whateternityis]

Spoken for, and it doesn't sound like you're looking for handshakes.

[lifehacker]

What the hell? People actually do the mono thing here? Whatever.

[whateternityis]

Not everyone wants to share, you know. And some of us have more than enough baggage to be getting on with.

[private] bc this is easier than talking about it face to face I guess

[gaveitaway]

You know I'd never stop you from doing something you truly wanted, Crowley.

All the same, I'm really honored and touched you consider yourself spoken for. In the same vein, I wouldn't really want more or even be comfortable with more than perhaps a hug from anyone else, either. It's just you.

Do you think this is something we should talk more about or are you comfortable with this... Arrangement, I suppose?

[Had this been voice, it would have come out a lot less eloquent because dear Lord he's hopeful and nervous and in love.]

[whateternityis]

[...ah. Hmm.

He's just gonna... take this elsewhere.]

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[dj_jiraiya]

[You have one excited teen here.]

Okay dude, I have to say that despite it being toy size, that is seriously one cool car and if that's your normal ride, I'm jealous!

Also, even as a music box, you can't go wrong with Queen. Do you need a copy of their albums though? I think I have most of them.