( video | un: jaguar )

[scarcastically]

[ the feed starts with him lying in his bed, tossing a ball up and down nonchalantly. there's a restless energy to him, feline and listless. ]

Hey, so like what really happens when people leave? Do they just go "nah I'm out" and go home? Do they explode? Does the orb, like, look deep in their hearts and consider them not worthy?

Kind of interesting, right? What's the criteria here?

My money's on cloning, personally.

[ a beat. ]

So we're down a genius. The princess of Wakanda high-tailed it out of here. I managed to snag some stuff from our last mission so I have a few prototype sonic disruptors ready to go plus one magic bow. Finally got that battery workin'. First come, first serve.

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[scarcastically]

[ ah. that would a concern for other people. erik is so used to it that it didn't even register. ]

Is that bad?

[lionize]

[Oh my god. If this wasn't a serious conversation, she's have a few Comments.]

Yes! I'd want to know what happened to people I care about. Deciding to leave without telling anyone... It'd seem like a betrayal of trust to some people.

[scarcastically]

[ yes, rationally it would be. erik's not sure if he feels betrayed by shuri or he's just given up on the sensation of betrayal. of course shuri would leave him here? this isn't even a question in his mind.

carefully he tries to weave an answer without letting his weakness slip through. ]

Sure, but I mean. They're being okay kinda trumps the betrayal.

[lionize]

Yeah, it would, if we knew for sure. But we don't. That's the entire point, isn't it?

[scarcastically]

[ he shrugs. ]

Like I said. I'd pick the truth. But that would be the best version of events I would go with.

[lionize]

[That gets a huff from her. It happens often, just ignore it.]

Your version of "the best" leaves a lot to be desired. Still beats a lot of other options at least.

[scarcastically]

[ erik's not wounded by it, and shrugs, hoping this whole misstep by him goes unnoticed.]

Probably. What would you pick?

[lionize]

Easy: people are just sent home, no harm done. Make them forget all about this. I know I've got plenty of things waiting for me-- It doesn't feel right being here and leaving them unattended.

[scarcastically]

[ huh. ]

I thought you didn't want them to be forgotten.

[lionize]

Not when I'm here, but if we really don't have a say in the matter, remembering all this when I'm home would drive me insane. I'd know it's going on, and there's nothing I could do about it. Focusing on what I could do would be even harder than it already is sometime.

[scarcastically]

[ he nods. ]

Fair 'nuff. It's a lot to carry 'round.

[lionize]

Would you want to forget?

[scarcastically]

Nah. I don't like my memory being fucked with. Even if it's bad.

[lionize]

I can't think of anyone who would, even considering my answer. Choosing the easy answer in theory doesn't mean someone would in actuality.

[She lets out a loud UGH.]

Enough what ifs. They're giving me a headache. I'll take a sonic disruptor.

[scarcastically]

[ erik chuckles. ]

Yeah, let's keep it to a minimum. I'll keep one around for you.

[lionize]

Little late for that... [She doesn't care if her mumble's audible. It's really her own fault.]

Yeah, thanks.

[scarcastically]

Well, you can hit me up if you wanna run in circles.

In the meantime, I'll get that disruptor ready for you.