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[ TLV | Video ] 008 - Ensoulment discussion

[TEXT / Private to the Admiral]

Admiral, if it's at all possible, I'd like to request Willow's soul be returned to her, preferably sometime within the next 24 hours. And if you can't do it, let me know ASAP, as I've already been researching other methods. Thanks.

[(EDITED) AND LATER, AFTER THE PATRONIZING ADMIRAL HAS RESPECTFULLY (LOLOLOL) DECLINED:]

[Have a video with Claudia sulkily munching on a cookie. She is quite frowny-face. There is some pouting. She's back in her cabin now, and not in the library.] I'm starting to get the whole "Admiral Sucks" vibe that goes on around here now. Cookie's okay, though, not gonna lie.

[Private to Merlin (takeyouapart)]

Admiral declined giving Willow's soul back. I've been doing some research. [Pause.] Okay, a lot. But I'm completely clueless when it comes to magic. So, I'm not sure it's helped much, if any. Uhm. Help please?

[Private to Dean (surfaceshine)]

Dude, you got me all excited for cream cheese and bagels and then bailed. What gives? [Yet there's obvious concern in her tone, and in her expression.] ...You okay? 'Cause, uh, if you're available, I might need some assistance man-handling Willow down to level zero while I try to get this whole ensoulment thing started. If you can think of anyone else that might also be able and willing to help, it would be sooo much appreciated.

[Private to Dracula (nolongerhollow)]

I'm contacting Merlin to help me get started on bringing Willow's soul back. And I've contacted Dean to try and help get her down to level zero so no badness happens in the meantime. Can I get your help with that, too? And, uh, I might ask you to stay with me down there, too, once this all gets started... I could really use the help and the support. Also: you're awesome. And I promise once things get settled down, we are so having that MST3K party. Count on it. [Have a sincere, if still a little stressed, smile.]

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Declined.

[He will, however, supply a cookie with a crude drawing of a smiley happy vampire Willow drawn on it in icing.]

[No joking or smirking or flirting this time - no video for the attentionwhore hunter. He is, however, prompt. He sounds... not quite groggy, but not quite alert either. It gets better as he goes, though.]

Sorry darlin' - I spaced it. I'll make it up to you.

Headed out to find Willow now. Holler at Dracula? We can handle it if you wanna keep working.

[That is a little concerning. But she's not going to ask, because unfortunately now is not the time (rest assured how ever, if this weren't serious important business going on, she might try and wheedle it out of you, she's that kinda girl).

Her voice is quiet, there is still audible worry in it, but she simply responds with:] Holla I did. Thanks.

Edited (Words. WORDS.) 2012-06-10 02:21 (UTC)

[It's not that he doesn't notice the concern, it's that he doesn't have any way to alleviate it right now. He'd rather focus on serious business anyway.]

I'll hit you back when I know more.

[A bit later, after this. Dean sounds tired, but not like he's in pain or anything.]

We've got her. She's in Zero. Everyone's okay.

[Damn it, why does he feel so protective of her? He's officially Worried and has a Bad Feeling. Besides, this is all part of the role it was suggested he play, and he's going to do a good job of it.] I gladly will aid in whatever way you need. Once it is settled we should do something to-- [wait, awkward phrasing. He fumbles slightly.]

I'll pour some tea into you and listen to any concerns you didn't want to speak of around Willow. Or you can just swear and vent for a while, I don't mind.

Does she...know?

[Claudia told Dean that she already contacted Dracula, so the currently no-nonsense hunter sees no reason to beat around the bushes with things like greetings. Have a kind of terse, actually, Dean.]

I'm headed out to find Willow. You goin'?

Edited 2012-06-10 02:45 (UTC)

Yes, I'm on the case. Where shall we meet?

She headed for the deck last time.

Let us start there and work our way down then.

I'll start on level one. Holler out if you find her.

Very well.

[There is a whoosh as he flies up the shaft in the midst of the stairway and then a klunk of the doorway opening. Sniffing.]

[She nods, then sighs.] Yeah. Yeah, she knows. She isn't exactly the happiest camper right now, either. I... God, I probably should have asked everyone to look after her earlier, I was so stuck in all those books -- [plus also her own thoughts and worries] -- I didn't even think to...

Ugh, I hope she hasn't gotten into too much trouble already. [See Claudia. See Claudia feel like a total fail!warden.]

[Damn. Damn damn damn. He doesn't blame Claudia for it but he definitely thinks that was a bad idea.] Wait--no--please. Please look at me. You're very new and so is she. This is the hardest time for both of you, and it can only get better from here. No one can expect you to know exactly what to do for each specific inmate you take on right from the beginning. Things could have gone better, yes, but...we are going to sort this out.

Dean has contacted me and we are looking for her. Please be very careful in case she doubles back and seeks some kind of childish vengeance.

[Yeah, eventually Claudia needs to learn to be better at the whole "thinking ahead" thing. She takes her hands away from her face and looks at him, sadly. She nods along to what he says. He's right, she knows she needs to stop being so hard on herself, but she just wants so badly to do things right, to be good at this.]

Okay. Right. Okay. [She takes a deep breath, and straightens.] I will. Promise. Got my Tesla on me and everything. [Plus, as far she's aware, the bracelet she'd put on Willow is still working, too.]

If I happen to see her before you all do, I'll knock her out cold and let you guys know. And, uh, if/when you guys find her? Hollaback at me, will ya? It'll put my mind at ease a little.

[He looks at her and gets a bit of a lump in his throat. He wants to fix the whole damn thing and can't. But what she says next catches his attention.]

You have a weapon based on Tesla's designs?

...

...never mind, never mind, we'll talk about it later. [He actually loves him some weird science.]

I will contact you as soon as I have her in my sights. I am planning to use hypnosis. It was specifically given back to me to end conflicts without violence.

[Dracula dials back later with a whooshing sound in the background as he flies up the stairs.]

Third floor, Dean has spotted her.

[The bang of a door opening.]

...oh damn her, she's already bitten someone!

Oh. Oh no. Damnit. Damnit, damnit! Who? Who did she--? Are they okay? [If she killed someone, Claudia's pretty much never going to forgive herself for that.] Drac, what's going on?! I-- I'm coming down there!

[She doesn't bother clicking the communicator off as she heads that way. She's trying to fight back tears because... crappity crap crap, she's pretty sure this is all her fault.]

Claudia, it's all right, the victim is on her feet, we got there in time. But we must subdue Willow. [Subdue. That's right. Not beat the crap out of. He forces himself to calm down.] I will do my best. Be careful.

Of course. What have you learnt so far?

[OOC: I'm not entirely sure what all she could have learned from the library without it cutting close to meta-gaming/info-modding in regards to Buffyverse vamps.]

I'm, uh... I'm not even sure I understand all of it, to be honest? I took some notes. But I think maybe talking to Faith or Buffy would be more beneficial since... Willow's sort of from their world. But I'm not really sure if Buffy would be up for, uhm, talking about it yet, because of complicated past reasons, sooo... [She sort of trails off, unsure what to pin to the end of that thought. So she switches gears.] Have you done magic before that involves souls like this?

A little, but none of the spells I have are exactly suited to this. I don't want to try and get it wrong.

I'll ask Buffy. Maybe she doesn't want to talk about it yet, but...I need to ask, and I like to think we're good enough friends that she'll forgive me.

Yeah, that uh. Probably wouldn't be good, to get it wrong.

Okay. Thanks. Uhm, I'll probably be in the observation room on level zero, once Dean and Drac manage to get Willow down there. Hollaback once you've spoken to her? Or, you know, if you need me for anything.

Holla-

[brb making correct contextual guess as to what on earth this means.]

I'll let you know. Do you need any help with Willow?

[Associating with Claudia means getting used to some modern slang. We're sorry, Merlin. ~~LIES. I regret nothing!~~]

Not right now? But I will most definitely let you know if/when I require assistance. ...More likely to be "when" than "if", if I'm being honest.

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