[ TLV | Video ] 008 - Ensoulment discussion

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[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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[private]

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[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.

[private]

[nolongerhollow]

[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?

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...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.

[private--later]

[nolongerhollow]

[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!

[private--later]

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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.]

[private--later]

[nolongerhollow]

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.