video • id: legionare

[legionare]

[ max isn’t big on typing — the device feels fragile and small in his hands and hitting the right places is an exercise in frustration, really — but the voice and video functions are similar enough to some of the things that can be achieved by furycrafting that they seem almost familiar. so here he is on the network, still in full uniform, looking very much like a roman soldier straight out of a history book, for those who have romans in their history books. (to those who know clark kent, he might also look like a younger version of clark pretending to be a roman.) ]

Can’t say I really understand what furycrafting’s gotten me here and I do have to get back, but while I’m here —

[ his posture and expression might have been professional until now, fit for a legionare, but here he grins, something rakish and wide. ] Where’s the nearest bar? Any recommendations for food or drink?

[ a moment later, he sobers again. in more quiet tones, he adds: ] Calderon, if you’re here as well, come find me.

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[ video | un: jkent ]

[supersweet]

[ Jon stares for a long time, just baffled. Finally he just runs a hand through his hair. Why can't his life be normal? ]

. . . Most people like pizza.

[legionare]

[ oh, look, it's a child. a child that reminds max a little of how crassus looked when they were both younger. of how he himself looked, too, but he writes it all off as coincidence for now. ]

What's pizza?

[supersweet]

[ Jon tries for a congenial smile, trying to push down his awkwardness. ]

It's like this bread with melted cheese and meat on top. Everyone likes it.

[legionare]

Crows, that sounds amazing.

[ have a broad grin; max doesn't really know the meaning of the word awkward. ]

Where would I find this pizza?

[supersweet]

[ Smiles like dad too. Jon pauses before he grins openly. ]

Many of the restaurants have it! They've got these papers called menus. You just see if it's there and order it!

Oh, and you'll need money, probably.

@liches.get.stitches; video

[spellslots]

[Clark that isn't Clark, which is weird, because he's seen doubles of the same person before, but this doesn't seem a case of that. (He does cast locate creature on Clark just to check.) Either way, it's a question he can answer.]

What kinda drinks you into, my dude?

[legionare]

[ it's theoretically possible that max has a child somewhere that he doesn't know about, but he sincerely doubts it. ]

I know what money is.

[legionare]

The kind with alcohol. What is there but beer and wine?

[supersweet]

Yeah, but do you have any?

[ That was Jon's main point. ]

I can lend you some if you want. Everyone should try pizza sometime and I have some allowance left over.

[legionare]

They gave me some when I arrived.

[ which he is absolutely planning on spending on food and drink and maybe, maybe on some clothes that look closer to what everyone else is wearing. ]

You're not quite the company I usually favour, but what do you say you show me where to find pizza and I will buy you a non-alcoholic drink in exchange.

[ max needs a guide. ]

[spellslots]

Oh, damn, I'm gonna change your life.

[A Whole New World playing in the background]

So you got cider, mead, other fermented shit I can't remember of the names of, plus a whole fucking list of spirits and liqueurs. Here's a better question, what kinda flavors do you dig?

[supersweet]

[ Jon weighs this thoughtfully. This doesn't seem at all like an evil clone or someone disguised as his father in order to catch Jon. It should be safe, especially if Maximus is a normal human being.

And he seems like he could get lost in Riverview easily. His dad would help. So Jon would too. ]

Sure, mister. But what kind of company do you favor?

[legionare]

[ WHERE IS THAT MUSIC COMING FROM what furycrafting is this?? ]

Strong stuff. Things that taste fresh and sparkly like spring water. Don't mind if it burns a little. [ honestly, he's not picky. he's not picky at all. ]

I'll try anything.

[legionare]

Oh, that of beautiful young widows, for the most part.

[ a slight exaggeration, but max is good at those. he doesn't like only widows, mind. or young women. or - well. it doesn't really matter, does it? his grin is rakish, but it isn't mean. ]

[supersweet]

[ . . . Isn't that a kind of spider . . . ]

You . . . might have a hard time finding those.

[legionare]

[ this is a child he is talking to, which is the only reason why max doesn't give his customary (and joking, he promises) answer of "i can always make some". ]

That's too bad.

[spellslots]

[It's Britney magic, bitch.]

Gimme a second... [The screen goes blank for a moment because he wants to type something on the device and that would ruin the camera angle.

Max is getting a text with a list of a few bars as well as general directions to where they are, and then the feed comes back on.] There's a couple places if you want to give 'em a shot, but I am more than happy to play beverage tour guide if you'd like any assistance.

[supersweet]

[ Maybe Jon will keep this guy away from his mom. . . . Just in case. ]

I'm sure you'll find the right company soon.

[legionare]

[ max would absolutely sleep with lois lane if she gave any indication of being interested. ]

Maybe at one of those restaurants.

[legionare]

[ this whole texting thing still befuddles max. so much of this place does, but if he has some food in his belly and some wine to go with it, he's sure it'll be just fine. he can figure this out and find his way back to calderon and the war. ]

A tour would be fine.

[supersweet]

Maybe.

[ Definitely not like his dad. ]

Uhm, so where are you? If you still wanna have pizza.

[legionare]

[ since this is video, jon will see max looking around like he's not actually entirely sure where he is. ]

Outside the communal housing. And I very much want to try this pizza food.

[supersweet]

Not a problem. I'll find you.

[ It won't take him long either. But before he turns off the feed, Jon remembers his manners. ]

I'm Jon.

[legionare]

And I am Max.

[ the gesture may be lost on jon, but the child is kind to him and so max briefly lifts one fist to his chest, tapping it against the chest plate. a salute, if you will. ]

[ video > action ]

[supersweet]

[ It is totally lost on him, but it looked cool so Jon immediately copies it with a cheerful grin. ]

I'll be right over.

[ And true to his word, Jon is there in a few minutes. Stuffing his hands in his pockets, Jon glances at the Communal Housing from a distance before spotting Max. Here, he slows down to a normal human pace and walks up to him. ]

Hi!