001 💥 (VIDEO) ⇁ CHARM

[opheliac]

( so the holographic video begins with a close up of a girl biting her lower lip. the recording is wavering from side to side as if she's trying to do, well, something.)

Just a seeec...

( the girl says with more motion-sickness for the viewer. but she manages to get the mobile device propped up just right so she can be hands free. jinx grins big at her accomplishment while she scoots back in her seat, cross-legged. by the looks of her surroundings, she is somewhere up high, due to there being a lot of sky around her. and given the tiles she is sitting on, it's best bet she is on a roof -- possibly on the Inn's (and using the chimney to keep the device up). although everything seems to be squared away, she stays quiet -- just staring back with a smile so wide it could split her face in two. but then — )

So!

( jinx starts off as she digs in her pockets, then pulls out a pretty blue gemstone in which she carelessly tosses up in the air. )

What's everyone's crime?

( when she catches the gem with grace, jinx pops it straight in her mouth like it's a piece of candy. and as she sloshes it inside behind her lips, the girl looks up in thought -- talking with her mouth full no less. )

I got stuck with murder and illegal trading. So boring.

( rolling her eyes, jinx spits the gem out that's now filled with so much of her saliva (how disgusting), then resumes back to playing a game of catch with it. )

Sheesh, you'd think blowin' up a few buildings and starting a war would count WAY more. Whoever is in charge reeaaallly needs to fix their rating system.

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[rebellions]

[ Look, he doesn't even want to know what that means. ]

Yeah, I could never tell. A total mystery, that one.

[ Okay, that's enough smiling for the day and he's back to his completely deadpan tone. ]

What do think? Back to the gutter it is.

[ He's being a bit of a drama queen about it, but he's still not quite over the whole lack of rooms thing. ]

[opheliac]

If you're sleepin' in a gutter somewhere, you're definitely not doing the surviving skill right. You're really lucky to have me around to show you the ropes.

( it's quite obviously she needs to keep an eye on him or otherwise, he will just get into such messes. )

[rebellions]

[ Ragna's eyebrow twitches, and the corners of his mouth turn up in a smile that can only be described as "dangerous". What is it with smug, teenage girls thinking he can't take care of himself??

(The idea that he might be the problem will not be entertained at this time.) ]

That so? Please, teach me, o' wise one. What else am I supposed to do?

[ He's being sarcastic, obviously. ]

[opheliac]

You scoop out a few places, see whatcha like. ( sounds obvious so far. ) — Whatever is best, you just take it.

( the teen lifts up a hand to inspect her other hand for dirt under her nails. she did it with her left sometime before, but had forgotten to check the other. )

And if there's people inside, yank 'em outta there. Easy peasy. Take what you want, when you want, and how you want. That's the Jinx way.

[rebellions]

[ That simple, huh. Sure, he could probably do that no problem ─ he's pretty confident he could take on most people here, and kicking someone out of their room isn't rocket science, either. ]

I... guess that's an option.

[ Thing is, it doesn't sit well with him to just... burst into people's rooms and claim them for himself. For all his bravado and tough guy act, he doesn't actually want to cause trouble. Ragna makes a face, clearly not satisfied with that suggestion. ]

Y'know how you sometimes don't wanna be a thug? Yeah. That's a thing.

[opheliac]

What's wrong with that? Bein' a bad girl is pretty fun.

( with her hand now back down to her lap, the teen cocks her head to the side, with a smile so innocent that it doesn't look quite right on her. or it's something she shouldn't' be wearing at all. )

You can't tell me you don't love it how a room full of people just stops when you come around. And everyone moves outta the way and gives up the best stuff for you to have.

[rebellions]

[ "Fun," she says... This combination of her wording and completely inappropriate expression of innocence bring back memories that, quite frankly, make Ragna feel a little uneasy. Memories of a certain person ─ hell, people, plural ─ as well as the fact that there was (is?) a part of him that would, in fact, enjoy that kind of thing.

... Not something he likes to be reminded of. ]

They can keep their stuff for all I care, but they should get outta my way and stay there if they know what's good for them.

[ Which is partially why he prefers not to go for the nuclear option unless absolutely necessary; it draws way too much attention and he can bet some of the more lawful-aligned folks (why are they even here??) would be quick to make themselves a pain in the ass for him afterwards. ]

But unlike a certain someone here, I'm not exactly dying to be the center of attention.

[ In fact, he's kind of tired of it, but he has a sneaking suspicion that isn't the case for the girl. ]

[opheliac]

Oh really? Who's that?

( her head cocks to the side, confused on who he would be referring to. jinx stumbled upon a few chosen here in aldrip, but no one she met stuck out to her so far as attention seeking or needing to be the center of it all. in fact, many seem to be on the nice side which... is okay, she supposes. but too much sweetness is enough to give her a migraine. )

[rebellions]

[ ... Is she fucking with him? She is, isn't she. There's no way she can have so little self-awareness, especially after that banger of a video post up there. ]

You, Smurfette! Who else?!

[ He even points at the camera accusingly and all. She does not get to play all clueless like that, oh no. ]

[opheliac]

Who are you callin' Smurfette?! I dunno what that is, but it better not be an insult...!!

( it definitely sounds like one and she has a few insults of her own if that's something he wants to do for the next ten minutes. )

[rebellions]

[ Since he has the mentality of someone half his age, he finds her outrage at the nickname hilarious. ]

Nooot really? You're short, you're blue, it all checks out as far as I can tell.

[opheliac]

... If it's not an insult, then fine. But if I find out you're playin' me, then you oughta be careful the next time you eat.

( she says as she folds her arms over her chest. and given her eyes are staring daggers at his direction, she is definitely not kidding around when she says this, this time. )

[rebellions]

I would never.

[ He doesn't take that threat seriously. Like, at all. But he does seem mildly amused, which is a rare occurrence, so Jinx should feel accomplished! ]

Well? Got any interesting crimes on your radar, or are they all boring murders and such?

[opheliac]

If you mean what I'm about to do next, that's a secret. Everyone can hear us on this thing. I'm not gonna lay out my plans just like that, silly.

( unless he means her other crimes. in which she's ranted on before what they were to a few choosen. )

[rebellions]

[ Oh. See, when she puts it like that, that's something he actually finds more concerning than the actual threats. ]

... Why do I suddenly feel like I should find a good place to hide?

[ Juuust in case. ]

[opheliac]

Oh, do you wanna play hide and seek? We can do that! Don't get all whiny if ya lose every round!

[rebellions]

That's not what I─

[ Oh, screw it. He might as well give up on trying to keep up with how her brain works and just go with the flow. ]

Can't imagine that being much of a challenge. With how hyperactive you are, you probably couldn't sit still anywhere long enough to actually hide.

[opheliac]

Oh, pul-eese! — I live in the shadows. The next time you're alone, I could be right behind ya. So you better keep your lil' eyes peeled.

( and since she has nothing better to do, she might just do that later. )

[rebellions]

Thanks, but no thanks. Unless you wanna get punched by mistake?

[ He's already paranoid as it is, he doesn't need people creeping up on him!! ]

[opheliac]

Like you'll hit me, HA HA! I'm pretty fast, you know. You might end up punching yourself and that'll be hilarious.

( and then she exhales out a big sigh: )

— RIGHT SO! I think it's time for me to find a place to crash. Gotta find a few things like pillows and crap. You better get your own share before it gets nabbed by someone else.

[rebellions]

Don't tempt me.

[ He's not annoyed enough (yet) to actually do it, but he is the kind of person who would hit a girl if pushed far enough.

Oh... Right. Ragna is so used to having cardboard and newspapers as his bedsheets and pillows (and that's if he's lucky) it never even occurred to him to try and get some real ones. Not that he's gonna admit it to her that her remark was helpful or something. Imagine what that might do to her ego... ]

Right, right... See ya around, I guess.