[network] @genresavvy; video; night 199 [open]

[theurgy]

Hey.

[Cassel gives his tablet an exaggerated wave.]

So I was talking to Winter earlier, and she agreed to make an app for me. Whatever it is will interface with the technology around town wirelessly, or so she says, so we can use it on the servers in town hall. You know, assuming we ever get there. Anyway, she didn't actually give it to me yet, but I'll keep you all updated.

[A shining beacon of positivity. He sighs, raking his hand through his hair.]

In other news, my feet are fucking freezing, because no one gave me the heads up that I'd be taking the vacation from hell in the middle of Bumfuck, Alaska, so I need some shoes. Or socks, whatever, I'm not picky. I'll trade for them, but don't waste my time and try to scalp me. [There's the slightest pause.] Uh, thanks.

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[spoileralert]

I'll trade you for an amusing anecdote. Laughter required.

[ She's kind of sick of insisting to not be paid. This is a compromise. ]

[theurgy]

An anecdote isn't going to keep you warm at night.

[This deal sounds fake, Steph.]

[spoileralert]

That's why I've been hoarding blankets and pillows from day one. I need a laugh more than I need another blanket.

[ ... ]

Or a better way to transport a large number of pillows.

[theurgy]

Man, who are you hanging out with? They sound boring.

[spoileralert]

Someone very, very warm.

[theurgy]

Electric blankets are warm and still boring.

[spoileralert]

[ Ok, there's no scenario where she gets him to lay off on Zach being boring. ]

It's better than being a wet blanket like you.

[theurgy]

[WOW. Cassel snorts.]

Who says I'm a wet blanket?

[spoileralert]

Well, you're cold and boring, and... [ She makes a show of squinting at the screen ] is that sweat, or grease?

[theurgy]

[Cassel bursts out laughing, clutching his chest.]

Hey, I have feelings, you know, and you have no idea how warm I am. I bet your boyfriend wouldn't want you speculating, either.

[spoileralert]

[ Mission accomplished. Now to drive in the nail! ]

I know you're socially stunted, that's the same thing, isn't it?

[theurgy]

[He clicks his tongue, although maybe that isn't entirely inaccurate.]

You're going to give me a complex, Steph. I've been told I'm charming.

[spoileralert]

It sounds to me like I'm curing your complex.

[theurgy]

Leaving me with deep seated inadequacy issues, maybe.

[spoileralert]

That's a risk I'm willing to take.

[theurgy]

Aren't you supposed to be a superhero or something?

[spoileralert]

I'm a vigilante, which technically makes me a criminal.

[ She wouldn't define herself as a hero in seriousness, much less in jest. ]

[theurgy]

Ah, yes, a hardened do-gooder. I'm terrified.

[spoileralert]

You make it sound like I save kittens from trees. Mostly I beat up assholes.

[theurgy]

You mean you don't do both? Who do I call if I need a kitten saved?

[spoileralert]

Zell, I guess. He likes cats.

[theurgy]

So you're a superhero who's picky about the heroing they do. Weird.

[spoileralert]

No, I'm a vigilante who does what she feels like.

[theurgy]

Sounds like a pretty cushy gig.