( VIDEO. 002 ) @2cool — BACKDATED: 07/17

[glitterpants]

<sub>[ Despite being relatively quiet on the network, Karamatsu has been keeping up to date with what has been happening in Riverview. Well, what was important to him, anyway, and what was important to him was the fact there was going to be a masquerade this week. Going to bed every night and knowing there are people out there who don't have perfect fashion for this sort of thing was making him feel determined, and dare I even say.. proactive.

Unfortunately, when Karamatsu becomes inspired, it's usually pretty bad.
Today, he's dressed in this and seems awfully proud of it.

He strikes a pose, spreading the wings out to show off all of the colors with an exclamation of "bang!" which is nothing like the sound a bird should make (was he bird or just being extra??? we just don't know.) Then, he relaxes, cupping his chin with one hand. ]</sub>

Heheh. It seems there's going to be a party on Saturday. If you want to look as perfect as me, I will be happy to help and tailor you an outfit if you do not have one. Please, no payment is necessary. Take it as kindness from my own heart, as I do not want anybody to have an insufficient costume for such an event.
Thank you.
_{[ And that's it? He also ruined his identity by posting this early, but hey, that's fine. ]}

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@dodger/audio

[smokedout]

[He had a response, he swears. He had fully intended to have a point here. But oh my god, that costume... he opens his mouth to snark and just starts laughing.

And laughing.

At least it's a happy laugh? Not his usual condescending snickers.]

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[glitterpants]

_{[ Karamatsu, bless him. He has no idea why Dodger would be laughing. But laughing is good, right? He's hesitant, there's a few uneasy 'heh's' and 'hah's' and then he starts laughing too. ]}

A-ah, you're in better spirits today!
_{[ He sees who's name is on the other line... he's certain he's never heard Dodger laugh before. ]}

[smokedout]

I guess I ended it catching the friendliness around here....

[He's still speaking through small fits of laughter. But really... he seems pretty relaxed. Even his snark ends up sounding friendly when it finally comes.]

The hell is that outfit supposed to be?

[glitterpants]

It is what I am wearing to the gala.
_{[ okay well.. that isn't really answering Dodger's question, but.. this isn't what he should be wearing at all?? But he enjoys the fact it's flashy and skin tight. ]}

Though, I have other choices, should I end up changing my mind.

[smokedout]

Save the feathers for Mardi Gras, kid, get a decent suit or something. You look like a drag queen.

[Well... friendly as Dodger's feeling, he can't help being a judgemental asshole.]

[glitterpants]

... Is there something wrong with that?
_{[ He'd dress in drag if given the opportunity.
.. well.. no, he probably doesn't need an excuse to do that either. ]}

[smokedout]

[Dodger resists the urge to say "What are you, queer?". Dodger. The man who's been screwing other men since day one.]

Yes, there's most definitely something wrong with that. This is a serious event, give the poor folks at Gramarye some peace.

video; un: GraveMistake

[hellshot]

...

[Just a still image of your not-dad staring out at this fucking mess of a network post, with a completely blank look on his face.

Yes, his face--which can be seen for now, looking... not as dead as usual, oddly.]

...Sometimes, I have these lapses in judgement where I think you can't get any more over the top.
And then you do something to prove me wrong.

text; @RuffRabbit

[bunnyblock]

How many birds did you kill for that.

@2cool | text

[glitterpants]

Do not worry... i am a humane man! I love all of the creatures.. even the birds... they are not real feathers please do not fret.

They are that realistic though hm?

1.2

[glitterpants]

It's very flashy, isn't it? Heh, I think I could do more to make it more eye-catching, but I ran out of sequins!

_{[ Wait a moment... ]}

[glitterpants]

Reaper-san? Is that you? Or somebody else using your username?

[glitterpants]

_{[ He thinks for a moment. Dodger can probably see the gears obviously turning, and then: ]}
Ah, but don't you want to stand out? To be yourself? To be unique!

_{[ He then waves his hand for a moment. ]}
Oh, never mind. I do have a suit if you want to see that instead.
_{[ why is he concerned about your approval suddenly... ]}

voice / un: zorro

[neyouze]

... Is that what's in style around here?

[ sometimes he really doesn't understand humans...... ]

text; knight.time

[chumpelstiltskin]

congrats on finally finding the rainbow connection kermit

[bunnyblock]

Couldn't tell, what with how we're on an alien planet.

I wouldn't call them realistic, if you're trying to attract another bird.

[hellshot]

...

You don't have to sew in more sequins to an outfit to make it more flashy. [fool.]

That aside...

It's me.

That kid Eichi gained some strange powers here.

[And healed his face up, for now.]

Video @Ozymandias

[dendera]

I am confused.
[Which is not that uncommon since he can still barely understand how to use the technology here.]

You are offering tailoring, yet it is clear by your dress that you are to be one of the performers at this event. Unless parties have changed dramatically since my time, it is surely not expected for all the guests to dress as if they were the entertainment. That would be inconvenient as well as pointless.
[He's not even trying to drag Karamatsu here, this is all entirely sincere.]

video; un: stonerwolf

[willinglychanged]

[Drew's head pops up looking confused, not because this guy is dressed like a bird but because of what he's saying.] Wait are y'sayin' that we need some kinda specific outfits to be able to go to this thing? [Because Drew thought he was just going to wear plaid.]

[smokedout]

"Myself" ain't a peacock, I'm good.

[He tips his head lazily.]

Does the suit have sequins? Because if it does I don't wanna see it.

[glitterpants]

I do have one that is made entirely from sequins, yes.
_{[ Oh god. ]}

But that is not the one I was going to show you. Here, give me one moment..
_{[ And he'll step out of the feed. What's he going to come back wearing? It could be anything. Really. Anything. ]}

[smokedout]

You do this just to hurt me, don't you.

[At least there's no heat in his voice... but there's still a healthy level of apprehension as he waits for Karamatsu to come back.]

[glitterpants]

But you're so.. _{[ so— ]} not very Reaper-san-like when you are like this.
_{[ He's so puzzled.. he's so confused! But then, he slams his fist into his hand. ]}

Ah! But you are still Reaper-san in your heart. Your face.. it may change, but you are still the man who helped me; my rescuer! You are my beacon on stormy waters, one I can rely on!

_{[ . . . ]}

O-oh, Eichi-kun? He is, well, very magical, I would say.
_{[ what. ]}

[glitterpants]

<sub>[ You do this just to hurt me. There it is, again. The implication that he's unintentionally hurting somebody because of him being so outrageous. It makes him consider for a moment that maybe he should be this way anymore.

.. but it's a passing thought.

When he comes back into the picture, he looks like this, cigar and everything.
He throws his arms out and shifts his weight to one side. ]</sub>

Ah?
_{[ nope, still too much. ]}

[glitterpants]

If you were a bird would you be attracted to this?
_{[ STOP. ]}