[005 | VIDEO] jump scare, halloween party, no wizards allowed

[spah]

[Live video starts with an empty shot of Engineer's low-lit workshop. Then, suddenly...!!!!!!!!!!]

Boo.



[Oh shit, Engineer jumps in front of the screen and shoots his arms out in front of the camera! He's also a zombie! What's left of his skin is sickly green, there's blood running down his mouth, and his chest is all bones! Watch out!!!!

... Or don't, because then he suddenly laughs. His hands retract, and he steps back as casual as ever.]

Don't worry, it's all holograms. Them chroma-powered mirrors are somethin', ain't they? You ain't the only one now, Spy.

[That's a inside burn joke, don't worry about it. He pats his "skinless" (not really) chest.]

Felt like gettin' into the Halloween spirit. Or... Geistnacht spirit, I reckon.

Speakin' of - me and my pal Spy are throwing somethin' of a Halloween get-together down at my workshop on Level 3 next week. Low-key sorta thing. We'll have candy, costumes, pumpkins, music, dancin', probably games... and definitely alcohol. Spy makes his own wine, so y'might get a try if he's in the mood.

[Engie laughs.]

Anyhow. If y'all are interested, gimme a holler.

[Attached is the address to Engineer's workshop on Level 3, as well as a date and time for the party we'll post a log soon whatever it's fine.]

By the way, uh. If y'all happen to run into a wizard that mentions owin' money or the mafia, yakuza, or Russian mob... kindly don't invite him. Or give him money. Or tell him about us.

Hell, maybe be suspicious of most wizards 'til after the 31st.

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voice

[24hourcinderella]

[Majima starts off the call with a yell, but not, like... a scared yell.]

What?! That ain't fair! I spent hours gettin' paint all over shit makin' myself a zombie the other day! I thought the hologram stuff was only for changin' duds.

[spah]

[Okay, he's laughing. Sorry, pal.]

All honesty, I might've tweaked the thing.

[it said the mirrors let you 1. add animal parts and 2. reduce and augment any feature of your body so do zombies count??? why not]

Hey, though, don't count yourself out. Hard work counts for somethin'.

[24hourcinderella]

[Majima's just techno-dumb.]

Yeah, if the power's out and I've still got a pressin' need for grey skin, I'll be set.

[And full of sarcasm.]

So, uh, how much? To come add that setting to mine...?

Voice

[searchingforlove]

Ugh... That is such a terrible look for you, Engie dear.

[Manuela is so disgusted. That's just gross. Ew.]

I am not certain what Halloween is but please tell me you won't be wearing that.

[spah]

Sorry, sorry.

[Okay, he's trying to sound apologetic. Keyword: trying. He's still just a little bit too amused. He also takes the "costume" off, just for Manuela's sake.]

I'll do somethin' different at the party. How's that sound?

[searchingforlove]

[Her video isn't on but he'll definitely hear a hum of approval.]

That would be nice. You are far too handsome a man to be wearing something that unfortunate.

[Ah-hem.]

Now, what is this about Halloween and costumes?

un: undyingsoul

[necroyalty]

What's all this about wizards?

[ She's a wizard, are you saying she's not allowed to have fun ]

permatext

[spah]

[yeah probably]

Homicidal wizard that would definitely cross time and space if he wanted to.

Re: permatext

[necroyalty]

...that describes a fair number of my contemporaries.

Is this discrimination?

[THIS IS WIZARDPHOBIA]

Voice

[passedover]

Might swing by for a bit if you don't mind. One of my favorite kinds of get-togethers.

[That's vastly underestimating his enjoyment of all things Halloween and... a good bit of what comes with it. Even if he's a bit less social outside of certain circles these daysthat circle had to change.

But no really that was a good show, man.]

[spah]

No kiddin'. Never took you for a Halloween fella.

Still happy to have ya, though.

[passedover]

It surprises some people, yeah. I like costumes.

[Understatement.]

Any excuse to throw one on and have fun with it? Right up my ally. So you'll definitely be seeing me.

video;

[boobytraps]

( She can't hide her surprise at his appearance, but she's not trying very hard. )

I'm not familiar with the holiday, but I never turn down an invitation to celebration. Is dressing up customary? ( A beat. )

Costumery?

[spah]

[Good!!! This is exactly what he was going for. Engie grins.]

Good'un.

[Look, he likes puns.]

You could definitely say it's "costumery." Dressin' up's a big part of the whole thing. It's decently similar to what they do here with Geistnacht. There's a big emphasis on dressin' "scary," but... really, people just dress up however they wanna. S'all in good fun.

[boobytraps]

( She aims to please!! )

What should I dress as, I wonder...

( A beat. )

A pirate?

video

[cadeuces]

( Lo, The Clinic, As Always: and Angela front and center looking quite amused. )

Color me impressed your clothing stays on with nothing but bone beneath it. Green doesn't suit you, Dell.

But I would love to stop by, if that's all right. Perhaps I could bring a friend? I'll see who can pair a good costume with me.

[spah]

What can I say? They're sturdy bones, doc. [He grins.] I like the green, though...

Perfectly alright. I'm sorta picturin' this as a thing among friends, so bring whoever you like. Spy's providin' drinks and snacks.

[cadeuces]

You must have drank your milk. ( Bad. ) I think I much preferred the tan, but for a Halloween costume, it is very spot-on.

( And thankfully people didn't turn green as they decayed, so she's fine with that aspect. )

It sounds like it will be a very good time. Is there anything I can bring or pitch in to contribute towards?

voice

[crabbmarche]

Charming.

I take it the sentries will be set? I would also suggest curtains. And sealing up the mail slot, if you have one.

[spah]

Ain't it?

[he knows that's sarcasm but he also doesn't care]

Yup. Sentries set, doors closed. Gonna try keep the front about as unassumin' possible.

Or at least... wizard unfriendly.

[crabbmarche]

Good. I wish I could say it is unlikely he will come to us this year.

[Merasumus always finds a way. For a deadbeat wizard, dude gets around.]

...Should we wager which mafia he's indebted to this time?

text; un: athanasia

[trivialization]

Mafia wizards? Yeah, those are a pain.

[ Says the mafia wizard. ]

[spah]

Nah. More like a wizard that owes money to the mafia. Which still, tangentially, brings the mafia into it.

voice;

[wildsorcery]

Do... do sorcerers count?

[spah]

Depends on how much money you owe to international criminal organizations.