[Video] Week 37 - Tuesday Evening

[wisdom_of_hounds]

[Hi there people of Verdana. There is a man with a dog, both trying to look especially harmless. In fact the dog's main purpose on the screen is to reassure everyone that Atticus really is nothing to worry about.]

Well this has been barrels of fun, huh? [He can't hide the slightly sheepish look, he's trying really hard to though. Publicly taking the blame for the whole... altered time reality thing isn't something he's really looking to do but he's gotta know how much of this is him and how much is... anyone else.

Someone had to screw up something along the way right? It wasn't just him.]

Just out of curiosity did... anyone [And there's just enough emphasis on it that someone remarkably perceptive might catch the quiet anyone else that is faintly implied by his tone.] do anything in particular that might have caused any of... well... time shenanigans? Not the traveling bit but the arriving part of the deal.

[Private to Belle]

Hey, I know you're probably busy with all the changes but can Oberon hang out with you for a couple days? I guess the lakes are still intact but I've gotta see it for myself.


((OOC: Fari warning! Genesis might be threadjacking periodically as she is staying with Atticus now and likely hovering nearby laughing at him.))

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[wisdom_of_hounds]

Look... [He sighed heavily, glancing back at Genesis and giving her a look. Let him handle this.]

I had some bad shit going on awhile ago back home. A very- [He paused abruptly, pushing back the memory of sweet old Katie MacDonagh's mangled form as Hel burst from it.] Very dear friend of mine... wasn't allowed to rest. Her family wasn't allowed to bury her. Someone wanted to get to me so they used her body.

Between that and vampires... well. One can't be too careful.

[hypospraying]

[Christine lets out a sigh, looking away for a moment. His past experience meant that he'd been hurt and when he thought it was happening again he lashed out. She nods a little, satisfied.]

Okay. But if you ever have a suspicion like that again, just ask to see them in person. Don't start threatening them until you know they're not who they say they are.

[rhapsoidein]

[Genesis made a sound at his Look, followed by a Look of her own that said, 'Shutting up right now. Really.'

Although listening to what Atticus said had her sighing softly and wanting to hug Atticus.]

I'm sorry.

[wisdom_of_hounds]

This place kind of breaks all my ideas of what should and shouldn't be possible.

[He tugs her into another brief hug.] I was trying to protect you.

[Then he's stepping back, giving both women a sheepish kind of smile and running a hand through his hair. Even Oberon, who trotted over to nuzzle Christine's hand apologetically, looked fairly sheepish.]

So... I guess maybe I overreacted a bit.

[hypospraying]

[Christine's pretty sure that using your dog to beg forgiveness is against the rules, but it's breaking her resolve to be angry nonetheless. She rubs her fingers under the dog's chin and lets out a sigh.]

You did, but I'll get over it. You wanted to help me and I appreciate it. Just give me a little time?

[rhapsoidein]

[Don't worry, Christine. Oberon's been used on her before. But Genesis decides that maybe it's best they go and gently lays her hand on Atticus' arm.]

Of course. Atticus? Perhaps we should get going.

[wisdom_of_hounds]

I... [He gave Christine a look that was a little helpless, brief but obviously disheartened by her lack of acceptance. He knew that was stupid. She had no idea what he was going on about. But... maybe Genesis and Lyall had been spoiling him. Too many friends that knew the truth, or some part of it, here.]

Yeah... We probably should.[A glance back at Genesis and a compliant step backwards, away from the blonde.]

I'm sorry... for what it's worth, I'm really glad you're back. [And with that he makes himself turn around, to give her the time and space she needs. Oberon gives her hand one last lick before dutifully trotting off after his master.]