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eddie kaspbrak ([personal profile] clussy) wrote in [community profile] thisavrou2017-12-02 02:43 pm

video 02 | Alzheimer's Disease | Introducing the Losers

(It felt a little bit like a blessing. After losing his memories, getting them back, and going through that alone, Eddie had damn near broken himself down with how badly he had missed his friends. But then they showed up. Not all of them, but the three boys he had been the closest to for the longest, the kind of childhood friends that started out in the single digits. Eddie Kaspbrak was happy. Maybe not perfectly, but for the time being, they were each other's perfect distractions and it was good to have them around.

On top of that, Eddie wanted them to know everything about this place. Including, most importantly, the people who lived there. He could have dragged them from place to place to introduce them to everyone he has come to know and care about, but then he remembered how the device worked and realized how much faster it'd be if he just sent out a video introduction.

So here he was, turning on the video feed and smiling into the camera. Anyone who had seen him lately would have noticed the kid was a bit off, but not here. He might still have bags under his eyes, but there was a brightness in him that hadn't been present in nearly an entire month.)


Hi! It's Eddie. So I know I told some of you about my friends a little bit? And guess what! They're here. Not all of them, but my best buds are- like. Childhood best friends.

(Can you feel his excitement? Eddie is practically vibrating. He's sitting in his room currently, and all it takes is him removing the device entirely from his wrist and turning it around to show Richie Tozier sitting on the floor.)

This is Richie Tozier. He's probably like, my best best friend. You might also notice he has some striking similarities to a trash can.

(He whips the video back around and grimaces a little. Richie was already speaking up with 'Whatever, eds, it's trashcan, not trashcannot.' The quib comes as Eddie's already turned the camera away, and Richie doesn't bother waiting for Eddie to stop talking. Them talking over each other is nothing new, though. Eddie doesn't even hesitate before plunging on.)

Really though, I have to apologize on his behalf for anything stupid he says. And trust me, most of what he says is really stupid.

(And Eddie's up and rushing out of the room, jogging down the hall before bursting into the nearby room that Bill and Stan were sharing. The camera gets whipped around and focuses on Stan. Not looking so amused at the intrusion.)

This is Stan! He's um- the man with the plan, you know?

(Then just like that, he's pulling out of the room, and heading into the main area.

The video doesn't focus on it, but as Eddie slides it across the room, people might notice that the door heading out of their unit is covered in several words painted in black. A large Derry painted over the door, a long list of names down the back of the door, including the Losers' names themselves. And of course, the ominously crookedly written It at the bottom of the door. On the wall beside the door are other words, some sketches, one that almost even looks like a map of something with 'sewers' written over the top of it. But it's a brief passing, something that slides in and out of perspective like a passing thought.

Then Eddie's focusing on a new boy and zooms in on Bill Denbrough's face.)


And this is Bill. He's practically my brother. He is arguably the coolest of us all.

(At first, Bill looks rather grave for his age, waving at the camera for his introduction. But then Richie has to go and jump at Eddie's back, grabbing at one of his cheeks which automatically has Eddie shrieking on the other side of the camera, and at that, Bill starts to laugh. Richie's voice filters through, indistinguishable (probably) insults not easily heard between Bill's laughing and Eddie's whining.

Eddie barely gets the camera back around, his face flushed, and he gives a long exasperated sound. Richie's hand can be seen coming out and grabbing at Eddie's cheek. Again.)


So that's- oh my God, stop- my best friends. So say hi. As for us? Well...We got some uh- stuff to do.

(Is that a small pile of what looks like Kaittan fireworks in the background? Oh boy. Let's just hope those are actually just strange looking sticks.)

OOC | It's completely up to you how you want to interact with this! Feel free to talk to Eddie directly, or make a post directed to all the Losers that they can respond to via separate threads. It's a free for all sort of thing so do whatever.
shadowblends: (❧ copacetic)

video; for all of them (separate threads for my sanity? rofl)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-02 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[At first, Kurt isn't all that sure what to say. He's endeared, though, watching the boys' playful bantering and teasing. By the time he finally decides to answer, he has decided on a video response, fangs gleaming in an enthusiastic grin.]

Wow, Eddie, what a stroke of luck that a group of your friends would show up all at once! [And the way the smallest boy has brightened up because of it ... He can feel his heart swelling all over again.]

Right, so— [he pauses, straightens up from his somewhat hunched position, all that blue on complete display.] Greetings to all of you! I'm Kurt. I met Eddie a while back, so it's nice to see him have a few friends that he has grown up with around.

I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. Any questions you have? Feel free to ask.

[Even if they include things about his appearance.]
beeped: (🎤 Tʜᴇ sᴏᴜɴᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴘɪʟʟs ʀᴀᴛᴛʟɪɴɢ's)

[personal profile] beeped 2017-12-02 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's probably a good thing that they're communicating through video rather than in person, but ultimately it involves the same thing: Richie staring long and hard at the guy who's talking to them before breaking into a grin and asking the first thing that comes to mind.]

So did you roll around in kool-aid this morning or what?
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-03 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[He snorts at the suggestion, shaking his head and raising a tri-fingered hand to his face. One of the digits glides across a scarred cheek, a motion to prove that his skin is naturally blue, regardless of how peculiar it looks.] Au naturel.

Koolaid, huh? That's an idea I've never heard.
beeped: (💊 Wʜᴏ ᴄᴀʀᴇs ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʜᴏᴡ ꜰᴀʀ)

[personal profile] beeped 2017-12-03 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Richie is surprised, and his jaw drops. He'd half expected this to be some sort of costume, but he's slowly realizing that this isn't the case at all. Which just makes this conversation all the more intriguing.]

You never used kool-aid to dye things? [He tilts his head.] I guess when you're blue already you don't have to.

[The next question just comes right out. Sorry, he's tactless.] Why's your hand like that?
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-03 11:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Perfect. Now, this gives him a chance to dazzle the younger boy with his tail, which slithers into view, the heart-shaped end bobbing playfully. Always seems to seal the deal on the whole 'mutant' thing.]

No, I used regular dye. [Like one normally would, Richie.

His indelicacy doesn't seem to bother Kurt all that much.]
Part of the mutation, I'd guess. I was adopted, so none of my family look at all similar to me.
beeped: (💊 Wʜᴏ ᴄᴀʀᴇs ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʜᴏᴡ ꜰᴀʀ)

[personal profile] beeped 2017-12-03 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Whoa.

[He doesn't fully understand what he's seeing, but he's more on the 'this is cool' side of the spectrum over put off or frightened.]

You mutated? Like... was it because of the Russians? [There'd been some sort of nuclear disaster somewhere over there, but Richie can't recall specifics, exactly.] I heard that it can make you grow extra fingers and glow and stuff. Can you glow?
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-05 10:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, he knows that reaction all too well, having experienced it for himself and all.]

Thought that might grab your attention. See, most people think I'm some guy in a costume. [The way the appendage twitches, lashes back and forth like it has a mind of its own should prove that it is definitely not fake.]

No, [he begins, pausing only to stifle a laugh.] Russians have nothing to do with it. Where I come from, people like me are born with something called the 'X-Gene.' It allows us to develop superpowers naturally. [Another brief discontinuation.] Sort of? My eyes glow in the shadows.
beeped: (💊 Rɪᴄʜɪᴇ's sᴏ ʙʟɪɴᴅ ʜᴇ'ʟʟ)

[personal profile] beeped 2017-12-06 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Holy shit.

[He's as eloquent as ever. It's exactly what Richie Tozier is known for.]

Are there a lot of people like you? There's nothing like this where I'm from. Everyone would just think you're weird for dressing up for Halloween every day.
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-06 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Cue another barely smothered outburst. Thanks a lot, Richie. He's not supposed to be laughing at that sort of thing.]

Not like me, no. There are two other people I know that are naturally blue, though they both have ways of hiding it. [Perks he's been envious of before.] They'd think I'm weird for wearing a costume every day?

I think I'd take that over being treated like a constant threat.

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video; (fffff not dumb! but you are welcome ♥)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-03 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[A hand raises to clap around his face, effectively muffling the snicker that tries to escape at Eddie mouthing off-camera to one of his friends. He has a pretty good idea which one he's talking to, but he won't make any assumptions for the moment.]

Well, there's still a chance that they'll show up. Don't worry too much about it and just enjoy those that you do have!

[His cheeks are promptly coloring violet, the same hand waving in a relatively dismissive sort of manner.] You flatter me, Eddie.

Really? [He's genuinely curious about that, about how people without mutations from a different world will react to him.] 'Beep, beep?' Seems odd, but I'll keep it in mind.

[Especially if things get too heated in their conversation.

Also, don't think so rashly!]
I'd love to! I'm sure we could figure out something that would entertain all of us.
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-03 11:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Daddy-o. Wow, makes him think of Charles or Erik trying to get on par with the slang he's heard his fellow younger mutants use. He huffs at the thought, shakes his head.]

I think you'll manage, [Kurt comments, mischief clear in those golden eyes.] Miracles have been known to happen more often than you'd think. [He's experienced a few of his own.]

Do you actually believe that? [Look, it's a pretty cool tail and all, but Jean and Charles have telepathy (with the former also wielding telekinesis, among other powers), Erik has metal manipulation, Peter's got super speed ... All of which seem way more interesting than an extra appendage one can hang from or use like a third arm. Hell, even Logan and Laura have badass claws to stab people with.

His forehead scrunches.]
Mostly. [Just a repetition of the word-- no questioning lilt or anything. If Eddie wants to talk about it, he will. Until then, he is satisfied with agreeing.]

Like a warning sound. "You're mouth is too trashy. Beep, beep." [Another chuckle. He knows what it's like to be a troublesome kid. Although, he won't let that be an excuse, either.]

Of course! What sort of things do you four like to do?
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-05 10:18 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps not, but what else would we call them? ['Strokes of serendipity' could work? Although, in Eddie's case, he'd call the situation a miracle, too.

Well, dang, how much is Eddie going to fluster him here? He scrubs a hand over his face, a pathetic attempt at willing the blush away, but to no avail.]
Again, you flatter me, [Kurt admits, peeking from behind his digits at the boy on the feed with one of those mentioned golden eyes.]

Thank you, though. [He dips closer, offers his 'admirer' a wink.] They can even see in nightvision. Oh, and glow in the shadows! [Something he's already told Richie, so time to spread the info.

Those fangs gleam once again,]
I'll be sure to let you know if he gets out of hand.

[Excluding the Jean situation here, but she seems to have enough people defending her honor right now. No reason for him to add to the pile. Good to know that Eddie seems to be able to handle his friend in a situation like that; he'll make a mental note for if it happens again.

An awful joke like that earns a raise of the eyebrow, his head tilting in confusion, eyes widening with bewilderment.]
Surely, you don't mean actually avoiding death? [Because if so, this gives him even more of a reason to hang around the Losers club.] Why does it sound like 'teensy' is an understatement?

[Chances are, it is. He's not one to judge.]

Like, out of blankets or an actual stronghold? [Look, blanket forts are cool, okay.]
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-06 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Holy hell, was that a blush? Kurt's eyes widen, his mouth dropping open with surprise. Look, he's never been able to make someone do that! As the one that's always been on the receiving end of embarrassment or being flustered, he feels honored to have finally witnessed what it's like to be on the opposite end.

His head dips, sheepish and timid in his own manner, but he can't resist peeking up from beneath the two-toned strands hanging in his face.]
You are very kind, Eddie. [Which is followed shortly after by a chuckle.] And believe me, being mutant isn't without its faults. Imagine being me during a day that's not Halloween. [Thanks for that one, Richie.]

Sounds like it, [agrees the little blue demon. He dips closer to the camera, head tipping to the side.] You're here now, though. There are many people that won't let anything happen to you. [Grin.] I'd imagine that some might even lose their minds over a scraped knee. [Quite an over-exaggeration, but he's trying to make a point.

Nightcrawler cocks an eyebrow,]
All of you didn't think a dam would do its job? Withholding water is exactly what they're made for.

[It's unfortunate that he doesn't have blankets to spare for a fort, at the moment.] There's still a chance for him to show up. Until then, I might be able to ask someone for help when it comes to a real fort.

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[personal profile] stantheman 2017-12-02 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This person is blue...and has fangs. God, what else could be unreal here? ]

What are you?
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-03 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Just imagine some of the more alien species, Stan. He's probably more 'normal' compared to them.]

A mutant, [he says simply.] Also known as Homo superior or metahuman. Sometimes, we're even superheroes.
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[personal profile] stantheman 2017-12-03 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ Stan would really, really rather not. ]

That's not real... Are you using a trick of some sort?
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-03 11:47 am (UTC)(link)
Of course not.

Would you like to see a trick? [The camera shifts, screen going black for a few seconds as he sets it up a good distance away.

Nightcrawler steps all the way back and positions himself to where Stan (and the other boys, if they are watching) can see him completely. He shuffles back some, braces his feet then leaps forward, disappearing in a swirl of smoke and a bamf.

Not long after, he reappears on the feed, somersaulting into a sit right in front of the device, grinning with all the prideful cheekiness of a showman.]
That's a trick.
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[personal profile] stantheman 2017-12-03 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Stan just stares, looking vaguely mortified, confused and awed at the same time. ]

But...

[ He wants to insist it can't be real but he's in space. He doesn't knwo what real is anymore. ]
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-05 10:19 am (UTC)(link)
[He can't help the slightest of snickers that slips free.]

I know. It's a lot to take in when you aren't used to idea of a mutant.

But I assure you, nothing about us is threatening. [Most of them, anyway.]
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[personal profile] stantheman 2017-12-05 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh.

[ He's going to need some time to get use to this. ]
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[personal profile] shadowblends 2017-12-06 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Kurt sits there in silence, popping up onto his toes, legs against his chest and both hands around his knees.

Then, after decent length of time, he finally pipes back up.]
Are you okay?

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