010 ≠ ( CONSOLE | VIDEO ) backdated to June 16th

[denyamenti]

[ For all he likes to snark comment on other people's posts, Bakura hardly makes any of his own, and as such, this is the first one in several months.

He's sporting an impressive bruise on one side of his face, and looking suitably rumpled. There are also small traces of wispy black shadow clinging to him, and to the edge of the video frame, all of which he ignores. ]

Dojo's closed for today and tomorrow. Hebnay, sefatjiw, you can pick up your pay on the weekend instead.

Comments

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[ruinsprofessor]

[UM.]

Should I stop by?

[Tell her the visible bruise is the extent of it. Maybe she'll even believe it.]

Re: video;

[denyamenti]

You have more important things to be doing than helping me clean up, seba-rekhet. I'm not hurt, I just decided to wear the side of the sparring platform on my face.

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[ruinsprofessor]

[Very, very dryly:] I don't think it suits you, as a fashion choice.

...as long as you're all right. Magical accident?

[Judging by the shadows. Magical accidents involving shadows have no reason to make her twitchy, really.]

Re: video;

[denyamenti]

I'm starting to get the same feeling.

Yes. I tried to work a Spell into doing something that didn't fit. It's not the first time it's happened, but the backfire isn't normally so volatile. I'll try it again later, outside and away from the building.

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[ruinsprofessor]

That's likely for the best.

...at least make sure you have your handset with you.

[He probably does know what he's doing. Still, just in case.]

Re: video;

[denyamenti]

You just want to gloat if something goes wrong again.

[ he's clearly teasing though ]

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[ruinsprofessor]

When have I ever gloated?

[She sounds amused. A beat, then:]

...although I'm not above "I told you so."

Re: video;

[denyamenti]

There are times. You're just usually serene about it.

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[ruinsprofessor]

Serene, hm. And which times were these?

[She doesn't think she can contest it, though.]

...a small degree of caution is all I ask.

Re: video;

[denyamenti]

How small a degree?

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[ruinsprofessor]

[She holds up finger and thumb, indicating a space of about an inch.]

Just... don't do anything foolish. It shouldn't be that hard.

[Her tone's light, but she does mean it. She'll yell at him if she has to.]

Re: video;

[denyamenti]

I think I'll need some better incentive than that.

video;

[ruinsprofessor]

[There's at least a little bit of mischief in her response.]

Our next lunch. Shall I cook for you, this time?

Re: video;

[denyamenti]

... perhaps I shall invite Dian Keto along, as well.

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[ruinsprofessor]

[Suspicion.]

Is that someone I should know?

Re: video;

[denyamenti]

It's nothing seba-rekhet. Merely a joke.

[ It totally wasn't a joke. ]

[ruinsprofessor]

[???]

[Raine feels like it's possible her skills as a cook have been insulted.]

Is it a joke you plan to explain?

[denyamenti]

[ NEVER perhaps ]

Not especially, no. Was there any other advice you had?

[ruinsprofessor]

Hm.

Only remember that you will later have to explain any grievous injuries to me.

[Hopefully the thought of facing her will stave off any truly ridiculous risks. She's smiling about it, mostly.]

Take care, Bakura.

[denyamenti]

[ His, or someone else's? Who knows. Best to let it go. ]

Thank you, seba-rehket.