video. username: s.cougar

[radicalspeed]

Ah, to be young and alive! Breathe in the air, enjoy the scenery, get to know the people...

Let me tell you a little philosophy...

[The young man in the video — he's such a character in hair alone (what on earth is going on with it) — sits in his rented hospital wheelchair in his simple apartment space on floor 14 (needs a little work, he thinks, not nearly enough reading material or flashy bits). In one hand, he's got some silly romance novel that's clearly forgotten, and he looks a bit weary, a bit hollowed out from battles not yet mentioned, but he's clearly so very jazzed about the opportunity to be here in Riverview. After all, he'd thought he'd be a dead man, and though he's hardly out of the woods entirely, he has more time to keep going! More time to really go the extra mile -- literally! Ahahahaha!

Oh, yes, the philosophy. Ehem.

At this point, his mouth is moving a mile a minute.]



That's the fun of travel, and there's no better travel than hopping worlds; think about it...! Of all the universes and all the galaxies, you were extended a hand to this place — a one in a trillion chance, perhaps more, to be among the stars! Or perhaps to shoot across time and space like one...! More time to chase after longevity, to meet records, to dash down the sin of sloth. We all have the right to free will! Free will to fall in love, to learn and grow and develop new and interesting hobbies and ideas and concepts of what it is to be our own individual self; individuality is key! [He's balancing on one wheelchair wheel, spinning in a circle. Stop him. STOP HIM.] But what's the point of all that if you're too slow to get around to it, huh?! Don't let yourself hold you back!! If you want something, reach for it, so you know what that means—?!

[He stops. Drops back onto all his wheels, so tickled.]

Anyone interested in wheelchair racing?

[Sometimes (most times) he just can't help himself.]

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[video] un: b1gbrother

[relieable]

[whoa now. who is this dude? he's... he's got a lot of charisma, that's for sure!]

I won't let myself hold me back! [Osomatsu's fired up thanks to you!]

I'll race with you! [you don't even have a wheelchair, Osomatsu]

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[radicalspeed]

[THIS IS THE LITERAL WORST CHOICE IN CR-

He grins, looking ready to rumble, and flicks on some hot pink shades.]

You sure you got what it takes, pal? I've got to warn you, I'm not gonna hold back.

[You are literally in a wheelchair Cougar this is ridiculous.]

[video]

[relieable]

[what are those shades? ARE YOU KARAMATSU? Osomatsu almost bursts out laughing right then, but he remembers, this is war]

I won't hold back either, pal! You name the time and place, an' I'll be there!

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[tempredmental]

Not everyone has a wheelchair.

[Keith had to point out the obvious here.]

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[radicalspeed]

[... Oh yeah.]

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[radicalspeed]

Then I guess I'll just have to let everyone else race by foot!

... Or maybe by bike?

[boy cougar would be down to have a bike

imagine the SPEED with an engine and some rockets on it-]

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[tempredmental]

Why are you in a wheelchair?

[Keith, no. You don't just ask people why they're in wheelchairs.]

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[alkahestic]

[ was going to point out the lack of wheelchairs for everyone, but keith seems to have beat him to it. so instead, he opens and closes his mouth a bit and then- ]

It is pretty lucky I ended up here. My brother is here too, and I don't know what I'd do without him. [ a pause ] You're really excited about being here, aren't you?

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[radicalspeed]

Oh! Family! Now that's essential to pack up and take with you in your luggage.

[Other than Kazuma, Cougar's not really familiar with the concept of 'family'. Even with him... it was a Lost Ground method of familial bonding. Brothers, sort of, kind of, and though Cougar isn't sure what biological brothers feel like in regards to one another, he definitely had a soft spot for the little firecracker... Back when he was rougher around the edges, less cautious about life and more cautious about making ties he couldn't break.

He smiles a bit, looking pleased.]

Am I that obvious? Here you are, reading me like a book.

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[alkahestic]

[ laughs a little. ] Brother wouldn't fit in luggage. [ though he tries to not add "anymore" because there was a time when ed was certainly short enough... ]

You seem very happy. Not everyone that's come here is.

video; un: RuffRabbit

[bunnyblock]

...

Wheelchair racing...

[You're getting one hell of an unimpressed look from this rabbity-looking guy. a scoff, a light smirk. The works.]

What are you, 12?

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[radicalspeed]

Switch those numbers around. You were close though!

Second place ribbon goes to you for effort.

[He balances the phone on his toe, whirling around in the wheelchair. He grinsssss.]

Or are you someone who can't take losing?

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[bunnyblock]

[He's not sure if the other missed his insult or he was just ... so positive that he spun it around on him in an instant. Either way, it only makes Noiz shake his head at the other, his expression pretty well unchanging.]

I don't lose.

So it's hard to understand what it feels like.

video from @ruffboi

[ohhmrburnsides]

Actually, I've done the whole shooting across time and space thing, like, tons of times. I mean, it's cool every time, but still.

Sick moves though, dude!

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[radicalspeed]

Oh, these moves are nothing! Just wait until I can find a decent lawnmower.

[AHAHAHAHA.]

What's it like, anyway? Shooting across time and space.

Besides 'cool'. Cool is pretty vague, as much as cool is one of my favorite words.

[ohhmrburnsides]

When you do, you gotta send me the video, okay? Or like let me know when it's happening so I can come see it in person.

It's—hm. It has its ups and downs. Literally. Lots of getting in and out of a spaceship. And then flying that ship at slightly terrifying high speeds for our lives. But then we get to the next world and it's usually cool and interesting and not dangerous or scary.

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[dracolucmalfoy]

I do not think that is such a good idea, given how you seem to be recovering.

Regardless, hello and welcome to Riverview. I am Draco Malfoy, the Community Ambassador. If you need any help with employment opportunities and settling in, please let me know.

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[radicalspeed]

Thanks for the welcome, Drago. I'll be sure to keep that in mind.

And hey - sometimes a little stretching does an injured body good, right?

[dracolucmalfoy]

My name is Draco. And stretching is one thing, racing in a wheelchair is another.

Video @the.boneless

[ragnarsson]

[Alright, this person is clearly rambling and a madman, so Ivar's not going to respond at all, but then the last sentence makes him perk up.]

Did you say wheelchair racing?

[Hey, Ivar's already in one permanently, so he's already good to go.]

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[radicalspeed]

[IVAR NO.

... Actually, this might work out for you down the road. Cougar gives him a grin.]

I sure did! I need to keep my skills sharp, after all. As much as I love reading, I figure my body can handle a little break from doctor's orders.

haha that misspelling happens all the time with autocorrect!

[ragnarsson]

[IVAR YES.

This will either go very right or very wrong. Only time will tell.]

How'd you end up in one? An accident?

video » un: 2cool

[glitterpants]

_{[ Is this how people feel when he talks to them? Karamatsu can only look at the feed and barely keep up what this guy is saying, but suddenly, he stops and he's all full of vigor. Karamatsu feels thrilled and pumped up over that speech, but he's trying not to show his enthusiasm. Instead, he bares his teeth from behind his lips and brushes a wrinkle free from his shoulder. ]}

Heh, wheelchair racing.. that isn't cool.
_{[ FIGHTING WORDS. ]}

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[radicalspeed]

[FIGHTING WORDS INDEED.

Cougar gives a sharp grin, brimming with confidence.]

Not the way you'd race them, no, but don't be too hard on yourself.

We all start somewhere.

[Didn't I just talk to you. Are you trying a new tactic.]

[glitterpants]

I have never raced a wheel chair in my life. Tch.
My heart and soul yearns for the satisfaction of actual tires burning, not a wheelchair!
_{[ but he's sweating a little.. it looks kind of fun. ]}