first leap of faith ~ action

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

[While walking around campus today, you may come across one particularly handsome and well dressed...

...puppet.

It will just be sitting there. Chilling. Should you look away and back, however, it will suddenly be gone... only to be found sitting somewhere else nearby.

There's no one else around, is there?

Those with a quick eye may catch sight of a dark blur as the puppet moves. If you stick around long enough, the owner might even speak with you. Right now he's just testing the waters.]

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[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

[And then Dave is sitting where the puppet had been moments before.]

Do you usually follow dolls around like that?

That's like the number one best way to get knocked off in a horror flick.

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

[She looks... startled for a moment, but then remarkably unbothered. This kind of thing is sort of par for the course, truthfully. It'd be silly to scream every time it happened.]

I didn't think you'd plan on hurting me. Why would you lead me here? [Indicating their surroundings.] There are lots of people around.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

You're missin' the point, sis.

...But whatever.

[He pulls Cal out, holding him in his lap.]

You like this little motherfucker?

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

He's interesting. [Cocking her head to one side.] You were controlling him, right?

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's right. ...It's kind of a newly-acquired skill.

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

You said following him was a bad idea, but I didn't get an uneasy feeling from him.

That's why I did it. [...] Could I ask what you mean by a newly acquired skill?

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

I meant generally speakin'. I never had it out for you, you're right.

And no. You can't ask. Just take my word for it. [Sorry, sis. Too much possible explaining there.]

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

[She smiles there.] I guess I don't have a choice, right? Some things can't be explained.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

That's about the short of it, yeah. I'll try and avoid any uncomfortable questions in return. How's that?

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

That's very thoughtful. I'll try to do the same then. No more questions about your friend. Is it all right if I ask your name...?

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

...Dave.

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

[...] It's nice to meet you, Dave.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

Likewise... [There's a pause for a 'fill your name in the blank here'.]

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

I'm Mio Amakura. [She bows her head briefly.]

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

That's Japanese, ain't it? Cool.

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

It is, yes. [Cocking her head to one side.] I wonder if that's unusual here.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't know. Only found myself here today.

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

Oh, you're also new. I'm sorry... I keep assuming everyone's been here awhile.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

S'cool. Ain't like I have it scrawled across my forehead or nothin'.

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

[She actually looks at his forehead a moment.]

That would have been odd, yes.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

[...Wow.]

You familiar with many puppets or puppeteers, then?

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

[If her canonpoint were a bit later, this would be such a traumatic 'yes.']

I can't say that I am.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

You just seemed kinda easily motherfuckin' drawn by him.

[cameraobscures.livejournal.com]

I think I've gotten in the habit of investigating things that stand out like that.

[knightofmirth.livejournal.com]

Some sorta sleuth, then?