002=VIDEO [ forward dated to March 10th ]

[rebellions]

[ It's an evening like any other since the beginning of the blackout ─ since the last rays of sunshine have disappeared behind the horizon already, there are few people left on the streets, whatever little light there is still around coming mostly from candles in the nearby windows and an occasional brazier a person or two may stop by to warm up on their way home.

Even so, it shouldn't be difficult for anyone familiar with Aldrip to recognize the area shown in the video feed despite the surrounding darkness ─ and that's doubly true for those who have been through their "sentencing". The building displayed is, without any doubt, the City Hall, the very same where the Council (supposedly) dwells and casts their judgement upon the Chosen. The person filming this, whoever they are, approaches the main entry to the building before stopping right before its doors. They reach out to it, but instead of placing their hand on the knob as some might have assumed, they press their palm against the surface of the door instead. It's at this point that the mysterious figure speaks up, and those who know him will surely have no trouble realizing who it is. ]

... Restriction 666 released, dimensional interference field deployed.

[ Multiple elaborate magic circles start appearing from beneath his hand, their blue light illuminating the area and making it easier to see for those who haven't recognized the place yet. Paying them no mind, the voice continues: ]

IDEA Engine, linked. BlazBlue... activate.

[ An ornate crest flashes in front of him, and then the screen is filled with blinding light. What follows is a loud sound of an explosion, but it doesn't come just from the recording ─ no, anyone in Aldrip will probably be able to hear the almost deafening, sharp noise. The whole thing only lasts seconds, probably, but it might feel like it takes longer than that for the light to finally fade ─ and once it does, the area is completely unrecognizable. Where the City Hall stood just moments ago, there is nothing but a sea of fire and rubble. Surely, there are screams, too, and people rushing in to see what was the cause of the explosion ─ but their voices are drowned out by the sound of falling rocks and crackling fire.

Finally, Ragna turns the charm to face him, appearing completely unfazed like he didn't just raze a building to the ground. ]

The sentencing's been called off. I'm done playing their games.

Comments

[melnik]

I don't know what you're implying is out there, [ assuming she's not entirely just trying to creep him out ] but I doubt it would stand much of a chance.

[opheliac]

Want one of my explosives?

[melnik]

Seriously? [ Well, he's not going to use it to blow up any buildings, but... ] If you're offering, I wouldn't mind putting one away for a rainy day.

[opheliac]

Totally serious! I like you and because I like you, I'll let you borrow my things.

( things are about to get really interesting now that her partner decided to do some real damage, so there's no need to make this professional. )

[melnik]

[ The fact that she likes him is a surprise to him, but he did say he wanted to work together and he meant that. It's a nice surprise and he's not going to turn down free weapons. ]

Thank you. I don't think I ever got to introduce myself. Colonel Miller.

[opheliac]

The name's Jinx! I might have introduced myself, or not. My head sometimes do loopey loops, and I get things mixed up.

( and that's as far she will explain and admit about her "episodes". )

But I'm gonna keep calling ya, Chief. It super suits you.

[melnik]

[ Hmm. Vague enough to mean a number of things, but worrying enough that he decides not press her on it at the first sign of common ground. ]

If you insist. So, should I take it you're gearing up for their response to this... mess?

[ Not to say he'd be incredibly surprised if she was just sitting on a stash of explosives anyway. ]

[opheliac]

I'm always geared up! A girl's gotta get ready for any surprise special occasions. ( a very brief pause. ) — 'Sides, all of my weapons been dressed up for a month or two, and they've been yapping how bored they've been.

They need to fulfill their purpose, not just lyin' around in my room all day.

[melnik]

Well, it's not my intention to wipe off the dust just for the sake of it, but if it reaches a point where we need to defend ourselves, I can tell you they won't go to waste.

[ Unfortunately, he gets the feeling the Council isn't going to fire back with bombs... but it's always good to be prepared. ]

[opheliac]

Just promise me you won't die. You just got here, and I haven't poked at your brain yet!

[melnik]

That's not going to happen! [ From the emphatic way he says it, the first reaction is definitely about the brain poking bit. But. ]

Believe me, I'm not going to die in a place like this. I hope that you'll take care of yourself as well.

🎀 - finished/wrapped up

[opheliac]

( the best wishes is sweet, however she will still snort over the kind words. he can practically hear the grin she's wearing, shining those teeth and all. )

The Loose Cannon always takes care of herself, it's her enemies that oughta watch out, hahaha!! Come by the Flower shop when things start to get hairy for the pickup.