video: un. an.observer

[anobserver]

Um. I think I've learned how to use my Darkblood powers.

The only question now is how do I turn them off?!

[Nosferatmew and Mewnos: The Paws of Fate float on past the screen, each batcat not flapping its wings as a variety of other things in Lexi's bedroom float past Lexi, the batcats completely chill.

the batcats along with everything else in her bedroom, the remnants of a cocoon visible on the bed]

Looking for people who can also help me test the rest of my abilities, too. If not, I'll be back in the Satellite of Love tomorrow!

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video | un: ashlikesnow

[fogsong]

Telekinesis, right? That was the first power I realized I had back home. [ for all that the discovery of her abilities had ruined her life, it had been a magical moment before it all crumbled down on her ] Maul's right: it's all about control. Mine can go haywire when I'm under a lot of stress or excited.

You might benefit from meditation. [ says the girl who definitely hates to meditate ]

[anobserver]

Yeah. I'm a Darkblood, that's supposed to...come with the territory, I guess. And, um. How haywire?

[envisioning nightmare scenarios of all of her stuff floating to the top to the ceiling, then dropping en masse]

Like, yoga or Buddhist meditation?

[fogsong]

Oh, just smashing shit. I've shattered a few photo frames and thrown things across a room without meaning to. You know, just telekinetic things. [ no biggie ]

Yeah, yoga might work if it helps you center yourself. I'm honestly awful at meditating, brains too active, but I've been working on it.

(CW: drugs/marijuana)

[anobserver]

Oh. Jeez. Well, uh, lemme get started on trying to bring Mewnos and Nosferatmew down safely.

Okay. Batcats. Time to reenter earth orbit. [and the batcats slowly start sinking to the ground, Lexi reaching for the leashes to their harnesses as soon as they get close enough]

That's my problem, too. I'm, like. Always waiting for the other shoe to drop and planning ahead so it won't. [a pause] I tried pot all of once and instead of relaxing me, it kind of turned off my brain's filter and all of the awful came rushing in at once. Never again.

(CW: drugs/marijuana)

[fogsong]

You seem to be figuring it out. [ she's impressed. ]

Oh, it does the opposite for me. It makes my brain shut up for a bit. Then again, it might be because I have a goal when I smoke so I get focused on the goal instead of everything else.

(CW: drugs/marijuana)

[anobserver]

Well, I didn't want something bad to happen to them. They're still babies. [they are not, in fact, still kittens. but they're awfully cute]

Really? I hadn't thought about trying that. But it's probably a moot point since I'm pretty sure there isn't any pot here.

(CW: drugs/marijuana)

[fogsong]

I'll let you in on a little secret: there absolutely is pot here. And I happen to have some.

(CW: drugs/marijuana)

[anobserver]

her eyes widen] ...seriously?

[fogsong]

Yep, a friend of mine grows it. If you ever want any, just let me know, and I'll bring some over to you.

[anobserver]

...I dunno. I don't want a repeat of last time but maybe it was one of those paranoia strands back home? I've heard of those.

[fogsong]

Might've been the headspace you were in or the people you were around, too. You'd be surprised how those things will affect you.

(CW: addiction, dealers)

[anobserver]

That...I mean, it could be that? I was kind of with my best friend from home who hasn't met an illegal substance she didn't like and her dealer. Probably not the safest environment to try something new, right?

[fogsong]

Yeah, that... definitely doesn't sound like the most conducive environment for a good high, damn.

[anobserver]

Probably not. They were both like 'you're gonna love it, it's great,' and instead I was kinda sleepy and paranoid. Maybe in a more chill environment and no peer pressure, it would be fine?

[fogsong]

I'd recommend giving it a try when you're in a good mood and around a friend or two who can help you out if you feel like you're having a bad time. You can't go wrong with a funny movie, dim lights, a bunch of snacks, and a big glass of water.

And that's only if you want to give it another try.

[anobserver]

Okay. So until I get this [she points upwards to the flying table lamp] covered, I need to just, I don't know. At the risk of an outdated Disney meme, let it go?

And I'm always looking for an excuse for a funny movie. Or a so bad it's funny movie. Those ones are my favorites.

[fogsong]

Absolutely, let it go, Lexi. [ she has never seen frozen but she's heard the song. ]

I don't know too many 'so bad it's funny' movies, actually, but weed would probably enhance them if you can find it in you to pay attention.

[anobserver]

[and Lexi chuckles. she's pretty sure everyone on the planet has heard that song, ad nauseum]

Wait, you've never seen 'The Room?' Or 'Birdemic?' Or the entire Neal Breen catalogue? This needs to be taken care of.

[fogsong]

Afraid not. I wouldn't mind being educated, though.

[anobserver]

Holy shit, I've been telling my girlfriend I need to set up a Trench-wide shitty movie night, now it's like. A public service thing. Everyone needs to be enthralled by the truly shittackular special effects in 'Birdemic.'

[fogsong]

I think that's a great idea. Plus, it'll help with everyone's corruption.

[anobserver]

So, shitty movie and a great way to reverse corruption and getting to know more people! This is like. The best idea ever!

[and all of the objects fall to the floor.

to the sound of audible crashing and shattering]

...well, shit.

[fogsong]

[ the sound startles her but she ends up laughing out loud after ]

Well, look at that!

[anobserver]

[Lexi looks sheepish for a moment before bursting out in laughter herself]

Mmmmmaybe it's somehow tied into emotions? I dunno, I've never done it before! [while still laughing]

[fogsong]

It is absolutely tied into emotions but, hey, now that you know you can practice!