[accidental video] Oh, and the waves are coming in

[didnotsaunter]

[At first there's just the sound of waves lapping the shore, that and a strange, muted crunching. It's only when the camera swerves abruptly to show the cloudy sky, and whoever is holding it emits a groan, does it become apparent that Kore's got a new arrival. Someone who had the misfortune to appear on the beach as the tide is coming in.]

What the-- [The video jostles, showing momentary glimpses of soaked shoes and furiously backpedaling legs kicking up mounds of sand. And then, finally, a face, twisted in confusion and rage, that nobody's going to be terribly chuffed to see. Especially when he starts roaring.]

Have you any idea how much these things cost? They're Enzo bloody Bonafes!

[And he's not any happier when he gets a good look around, let him tell you.]

Well? Come out and show yourselves! Do you really think you can just... kidnap the King of Hell?

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[video]

[didnotsaunter]

[Ah, perfect. Now his wristwatch is speaking to him. Never mind that he doesn't even wear a bloody wristwatch. The girl appears harmless, but after seeing what Lilith could do Crowley knows better than to make any snap judgments.]

Tried that once. Didn't tan all that well.

[video]

[heart_of_a_witch]

[Not harmless, but pretty far off from Lilith's level of power and sadism. She looks thoughtful at his explanation, worrying her lip.]

Yeah...okay. I guess it wouldn't be very pretty, either. They used to bind books with it, I know, but I think I read they were kind of fragile.

[video]

[didnotsaunter]

Mm. Flash over substance seems to be a common flaw among most of my kind. Why the interest? Got a history report due?

[video]

[heart_of_a_witch]

Well, it's not every day some guy shows up in my neighborhood yelling about being the King of Hell. Not that this is technically my neighborhood. I just got here yesterday.

So are you Satan, or what? [Oh, Courtney. No, Satan will show up later.]

[video]

[didnotsaunter]

[And when that happens, what are the odds Crowley will mysteriously disappear for a while?

He snorts at the question.]

That short-sighted winged monkey? Not even close. There's been a bit of a change in management. Drastic reorganization, fresh coat of paint. That sort of thing.

Perhaps someday I'll get to show you what I've done with the place.

[video]

[heart_of_a_witch]

Thanks, but I'm not ready to book my permanent afterlife vacation yet. You got a brochure? I'll take it under consideration.

What do I call you, then, Mister not-Satan?

[video]

[didnotsaunter]

Crowley, at your service. But I'm afraid I've left all my brochures back home.

[video]

[heart_of_a_witch]

Heh...there's a name with some baggage attached. [She's a witch; of course she's heard of Aleister Crowley. This ain't him, but that's probably for the best.]

I'm Courtney. Courtney Crumrin.

[video]

[didnotsaunter]

Courtney Crumrin. [He says it as though memorizing it.] So very nice to make your acquaintance.

And I've been around for a long time, love. Any luggage strewn along the way very likely has my tags attached.

[video]

[heart_of_a_witch]

You sure you want to claim responsibility for all of that? My uncle had a picture of Aleister Crowley with a pyramid hat in his study. I couldn't take him too seriously, seeing that every day.

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, though. Enchante, or whatever.

[video]

[didnotsaunter]

[Okay, now he really looks interested.]

Your uncle dabbled in the occult?

[video]

[heart_of_a_witch]

Yes. He was pretty powerful. At least, I never knew anyone human who was his equal.

Sorcery runs in the family. [There's a brief flicker of flames around the fingertips of her free hand. She's not always this much of a show-off, but it seems that magic isn't that unusual here.]