video posted by @ruffboi

[ohhmrburnsides]

[ The video shows a largeish well-lit room, the back wall made up entirely of mirrors, with three narrow poles set up in the middle of the room. It begins shakily, in medias res, a minute or so into Nicki Minaj's inimitable Anaconda. On the poles are none other than Taako, Lup, and Cisco, each performing some variation of pole dancing. It is clear that they have been practicing for a little while... but not all that long. They are clumsy, to varying degrees. Each of them is wearing some kind of festive and 80's outfit, extremely neon and extremely tacky. They don't seem particularly aware of being filmed, concentrating instead on their dances, singing along in some parts, and doing quite a great deal more hair flipping than is strictly necessary. There's an occasional glance of Magnus himself in the mirror, recording all of it on his phone. They are doing their best, but there are moments of clumsiness and laughter. At the end of the song, Lup does a dead drop that is taking the word 'dead' way more seriously than anyone ever intended. Her body drops to the floor with a loud THUD and her lich form raises out of it, concluding the whole video with a spectacular dab that sends Magnus into loud, booming fits of laughter as the camera jostles and the video cuts out.

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oh my god lucretia PLEASE watch this

[ ... This clearly wasn't meant for the network. Whoops. ]

Comments

[ohhmrburnsides]

I tried a few times, but failed. Like, bad. I kind of feel bad that there isn't an embarrassing video of me up on the pole, but I'm also very grateful. At least all of them look good doing it.

[tevinteraltus]

You give yourself far too little credit...and Cisco. I'm sure if anyone can, he will find a way to make one appear.

But fair enough. You prefer to watch. I'll remember that. I don't know any dances that utilize poles, but I know several that use veils.

@fromTV

[spellslots]

[That's it, that's all he has to say.]

[tevinteraltus]

Is that all? Nothing to say about your stunning display? It's one for the history books, certainly.

Also, that was your sister, I take it?

[spellslots]

I'm in the same room as Magnus and his reactions are way more fun than my ego

[which is to say Dorian has flustered Magnus and Taako thinks it's hilarious.]

And yup! That's her, the absolute loser :)

[tevinteraltus]

Are they? I would love to see them.

[Hint, hint.]

What was that trick of hers at the end?

[spellslots]

[Oh yeah he gets that, cue one (1) pic of a blushing Magnus who's clearly looking at his phone and not Taako.]

You know how I mentioned the ghost thing kind of? She's got a fake body right now, like a vessel? It takes concentration to keep attached to it so it's real easy for her to do shit like that

@ciscodelamancha | text

[franciscoramon]

i do have my ways

[tevinteraltus]

And I would never doubt that for a moment.

You should wear form-fitting clothes more often, by the way. You have the arse for it.

[franciscoramon]

[ When he reads that comment, Cisco transcends to a new level of embarrassment that he didn't even realize was humanly possible. He hadn't realized Magnus was filming and there had been way, way more booty-shaking in general than he would ever like publicized thanks very much. And sure, Cisco knows he's got a pretty great butt, but he didn't want Dorian knowing it. ]

THIS CONVERSATION IS OFFICIALLY OVER NOW GOODBYE

[tevinteraltus]

If you choose to cease response, so be it, but this is far from over.

That being said, I'm just as satisfied imagining the shades of red you're turning.

[franciscoramon]

[ Cisco is making a personal resolution right here and right now to invent a machine like one of those flashing doodads from Men In Black precisely for situations like these.

But he's definitely not replying, nope, he's moved on to pretending this exchange never happened!!! ]

text; @eddie

[causational]

[Eddie tapping in to ensure this doesn't die.]

Best ass in the Quarantine.

[tevinteraltus]

That is debatable.

[causational]

Did we watch the same video???

Fine fine, I know. Best is subjective. ;)

[ohhmrburnsides]

Yyyeah I gave Cisco a pass to embarrass me if he wants to, so. I'm sure there will be one eventually.

And, uh
I mean, I. Maybe??
I mean, yeah! That sounds great!

[ picture magnus slapping himself in the face immediately after hitting send ]

[tevinteraltus]

[Oh, Magnus, if this were private, he'd switch it over to audio just so you could hear his suggestive chuckle. As it stands, though, he's at work. You lucky man.]

Of course it does. Go on, then. Let your imagination run wild.

[ohhmrburnsides]

[He is. And that's why he can't formulate a reply beyond a few emojis.]

👍👍💯💯💯

[tevinteraltus]

Speechless, are we?
Don't worry. I would be too.

[ohhmrburnsides]

[Come on, Magnus, since when did you ever wuss out on a challenge?]

Just wait until I catch you off the network.

@lightemup

[umbrastaff]

Daaaaamn son
A+

[tevinteraltus]

[Dorian spends a long time finding an appropriate image to send to her, because he's never attempted the use of emoji before, but he has an idea.

Yes. Cheers.]

🥂
Naturally.

[umbrastaff]

[Perfect, Dorian. Remind her to introduce you to mimosas.]

It isn't often Mags is speechless. You trying to hit that?

[tevinteraltus]

[Please do. He'd love mimosas. Also, being your friend lessens his risk of your killing him if something bad happens between him and Magnus. Thanks to Taako he's been warned.]

...hit?
Ah.

Well, yes. I suppose I am.

[umbrastaff]

Ooooh, tell me more?

[ At least Magnus having fun with someone new was less likely to end badly, so she's all for it.

You know, unless Dorian hurts him. Lup is a literal rage demon. ]

Everyone's getting bus-aye, I'm almost jealous.