four ☂ video ☁ alright don't worry even if things end up a bit too heavy

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[ When the feed comes on, Isaac is giving as close a smile as he can. He's not a grinning guy, so it's somewhere between a smirk and a genuine smile. He's also back in his own body. It's a good week. ]

Question. Is anyone sick of having to be in one place to check messages and send them? I don't know about you guys, but I miss phones. And texting. Texting made everything so easy. [ Not to mention, it kept people safe. Instantaneous danger alert, natch. ] Anybody able to come up with some sort of phone prototype? I'd ask if magic can convert a phone or something - cause there's magic here - but, mine is still in the cradle of the car I was driving. So, I want the next best thing. I'd even say some sort of weird telepathy thing could be cool but nobody should be inside my mind. And I don't care what you're all thinking.

[ Also, gross, being inside someone's mind. Switching gears. ]

Also. I feel like my circle of social interaction is limited. No offense to people from Beacon Hills, but I'm used to the small town high school atmosphere. Even being infamous was better than this. So, I'm looking for some friends. I have one really, [ A beat as he considers this ] really good friend. [ Because, what is he going to define right now? ] And I think I had a friend who I pissed off and then there's Erica but there should be more, right? That's what being a teenager is about? Friends and stuff? Since I can't go to school, I want the school experience.

Also, sports. I play lacrosse - if anybody knows what I'm talking about. And thanks to gym class, I've played everything from badminton (no) to basketball (sure, I'm tall) - anybody into organizing something? I even ran cross-country. So, finding some guys to run with. Could be cool.

[ He has all this excess energy, sue him. ]

Also - parties. Specifically, raves? Clubs? Anything like that here?

[ 30% hackable - Stiles Stilinski

We should talk. Catch up. I uh - I got something for you last week.

[ 30% hackable - Scott McCall

I know I called you a friend. You're like my best friend. I also know we've crossed into, you know, more territory. I just - don't know what you thought about me being full disclosure. I can get back on the network and shout it to the rooftops. I've just never been that guy. Or, had the chance to be. Anyway, uh, yeah. [ He blushes and looks away. ] Yeah.

[ 30% hackable - Erica Reyes

We're overdue for catch up. And I need to tell you something.

[ end hacks

[ And then, he turns the camera back onto the public feed. ]

I know why we were brought here and the name we can't say and all but, am I the only person who thinks this place doesn't suck? Discuss.

Comments

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Bruce Willis did TV?

[ A beat passes as he says what he's been really thinking. ] You don't think Scott's Bruce and Allison's Cybil?

[skybluejeep]

Actually those characters are both too snarky to ever properly represent Scott, now that I think about it.

But yes. Bruce Willis did TV.

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Scott can be snarky. [ In an adorable, harmless-clueless way. ]

[skybluejeep]

Scott can be snarky. But it's like being nibbled on by a puppy with his milk teeth. More adorable than hurtful.

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... Let's stop talking about Scott's... nibbling.

[skybluejeep]

[That gets another snorted laugh out of him, and he winces.]

Motion seconded and carried!

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[ And he sits back again. ]

And you didn't steal our thunder. Or, wouldnt've.

[skybluejeep]

I'm gonna tell him. Although now he's probably seen you talking to Rapunzel too.

But...look, I want you two crazy kids to be happy.

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He... probably has. Sorry? See? This is why we need personal phones.

...Thanks.

[skybluejeep]

Agreed completely. We need to talk to Tony Stark about that, I think he'd be the go-to guy.

Oh! And by the way, if we can scrounge up some equipment, you and me and Scott could totally have a lacrosse day. Just for fun.

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Right. Get on that. I'll be back up. Maybe we can intimidate him into researching.

Not can. Will. I think I know who to talk to.

[skybluejeep]

Yeah?

All right. I'll talk to Tony. You talk to your guy. We'll talk to our guys and make things happen, like the movers and shakers we are.

[Have a grin, Isaac. A real, honest grin.]

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Or, ask nicely.

Right. We'll get things done. I told Erica, so you don't have to - it's not like a secret. [ Not that it was. Scott and him. He's not used to talking about it. And he's not Scott so he's not going to be gushing guy. ]

[skybluejeep]

Nah, I like your intimidating idea. Go in there, fully wolfed out, give him your best grrrr face. Poof. New phones next week.


...I'm glad it's not a secret. But it's your relationship to tell about or not, as you guys see fit.

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Also, I don't know if Scott told you but Lincoln and Olivia - my bosses? They're now in the know. What I am. Not what Scott and Erica are. That's still under wraps.

Really? We can call it a relationship already?

[skybluejeep]

Whoa. Wait. They know you're a werewolf?! How? Why oh because he was in your body riiiiiight.

[He taps his lower lip, and then shrugs a little bit.]

I don't see the harm. I mean, there's no hunters here, that Lyall guy is living openly. We have dragons here. Shapeshifters. Superheroes. Why not live out of the werewolf closet?

And maybe? It seems pretty relationshippy to me. You guys live together. You're constantly thinking about each other. You're both nuts about each other. Sounds like a relationship to me.

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Yeah. I didn't want him accidentally slicing through a pillow - or Olivia.

I don't know. I haven't talked to Scott about it. It's never been an option. How do you... come out of the werewolf closet?

[ How funny that coming out of the werewolf closet is a bigger deal than werewolf boyfriends. ]

We don't live together. We live separately. He has his treehouse - which is still not cool - and I have the best suite ever.

[skybluejeep]

You wear a little rainbow full-moon pin on your lapel? I don't know. Not a problem I have.

Wanna know a hilarious punch-line? Scott and Rapunzel are literally right next door to each other. Literally. First night I went to her place I walked right by Scott's front door.

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And it's not like Scott can bite you and bring you into the fold. We get t-shirts. [ No they don't. ] Also, he wouldn't. Also, he's not an alpha. [ Yet. Which is weird enough to acknowledge. A TRUE alpha. ]

Wow. Maybe I'll stop by. Bring cupcakes. Put in a good word. Compliment her painting.

[skybluejeep]

Aaaaaaand even if he could I wouldn't take it, sooooo. That's not a thing.

Careful. Remember, she's a literal Disney princess. You bring her cupcakes, you might end up with bluebirds singing Zip-idee-doo-dah around your head all afternoon. Occupational hazard. I'm bracing myself for it, frankly.

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Never gonna be a thing.

As long as they don't braid my hair. [ A beat. Are they on terms enough to ask if Stiles has kissed her? How do you kiss a Disney princess? No, probably not. It feels weird. This is weird enough. ] Wear the amulet if you uh - think you might be getting into trouble. But, don't get into trouble. And don't tell Scott I encouraged you to get into some. [ A beat as he stands. ] Even if it'll do you good.

[skybluejeep]

Heh. I'm gonna start taking martial arts lessons soon. I met this absolutely nutty gal named Korra, she can make fire appear out of thin freakin' air, it's unreal. She's gonna introduce me to a girl named Dinah?

And, you know, Batman's gonna give me lessons. Someday. Maybe.

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How six degrees of Kevin Bacon. Is she going to introduce you to Batgirl? Is Batgirl here?

Lessons in what, the Batarang? [ Beat ] Can I come?

[skybluejeep]

...Yeah. That would be cool.

We can spar or something. And I promise I won't cry when you beat me up with your werewolf strength.

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I could go easy.