[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.

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?

[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'.

[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?

[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...?

[spah]

See?

[Oh, yeah, He's fully aware it's sarcasm, but his smile widens anyway.]

All honesty, I don't usually use the mirror... or Chromawear. Usually prefer feelin' the real thing on me. But I figure there ain't no harm in gettin' creative for Halloween either.

And no charge. It's an easy workaround. I'll show ya.

[spah]

Well... "unfortunate" is sort've the thing.

Halloween's been a lot of things in a lot of different parts 'a the world over time... but the general gist of it now is to dress up in "scary" outfits and get candy. The idea revolves around a lotta "spooky" things... but it's all in good fun.

You don't necessarily gotta be scary, though. Half the fun's just dressing up and gettin' sweets.

un: undyingsoul

[necroyalty]

What's all this about wizards?

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

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.]

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?

permatext

[spah]

[yeah probably]

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

[spah]

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

Still happy to have ya, though.

[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.

[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.

[spah]

I'll be damned, then. You got anything in mind yet?

[passedover]

Got a few, yeah. One year I was something like a headless horseman, might keep it classic this time.

Fun to play around and personalize it.

[boobytraps]

( She aims to please!! )

What should I dress as, I wonder...

( A beat. )

A pirate?

[spah]

... I mean, I reckon it wouldn't be hard.

[spah]

[There's a long, LONG silence on the other end.

... Finally, Engineer reaches offscreen and grabs a beer.]

Might wanna keep a horse around if you go for that one. I've met a headless horseless horseman. He tried to kill me.

Not sure of the horse, or lack of one, was a factor, though.

[passedover]

This one was horseless, too- the on I based the outfit off of. From a story a friend of mine likes to tell around Halloween- being called The Reaper that works for a witch.

[What kind of world are you even from, man.]

Spirits like that usually kill, horse or no horse.

[boobytraps]

So, you're saying I should go for something more challenging?

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.

[spah]

I'm sayin' you should go for what you like.

Though most folks try to go for a little more fantasy... like a mermaid or a vampire or somethin'.

[shut up Engineer one year you put some wings on your overalls and called yourself a worker bee]