video; un: shiro

[shiro2hero]

Hey, all - I see there's some new faces. I'm Shiro, longtime resident here.

[He's seated on a sofa - well, seated is probably the wrong word. He's propped up by a lot of soft things, thanks to being a Warmblood this month.]

If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer - usually I'm on the Waker team, but ah, didn't get a chance this time around.

[Because of feeling like speaking, like moving, is too much effort.]

Anyway, I had a question. I'm pretty good in a fight, usually prefer hand-to-hand. [He is. Hilarious.] Weapons are a little more rusty, and this thing...

[He turns the omni to face a sword propped against the couch.] ... showed up at our house yesterday. And I could use a few pointers in swinging it.

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[shiro2hero]

I'm very happy with my current state of marriage, Ryan.

[chickenchoicejudy]

Hat trick! Hat trick! Hat trick!

[Chanted like an actual child.]

[shiro2hero]

Ryan, no.

[chickenchoicejudy]

Aw, you're no fun.

...Completely unrelated, but what are your thoughts on surprise parties?

[shiro2hero]

No, no, I am not.

... My startle reflex isn't fun to be around. So, that's a negative on parties.

[chickenchoicejudy]

[There's a change in Ryan's expression - it isn't pity or worry, but just a flash of awareness that cuts through the teasing. A realization that oh, this is important, and that Shiro means it.

(It's weird to him that Shiro can hit that note without yelling or getting angry first.)]

Oh well! Guess you're spared a surprise wedding then.

[shiro2hero]

[Ryan, if Shiro is genuinely angry with you about something, then you've probably murdered a baby. Or blown up a defenseless planet. Something like that.]

That's what I was hoping you'd say.