( v i d e o | day 74 | morning )

[freewheeling]

Well, clearly somebody skipped the lesson on matching our accessories. [ The disembodied voice, with just the hint of several different countries in its depths, is joined by the blur of black and white mesh before it focuses on the deeply unhappy face of one Magnus Bane. To the untrained he looks normal - well, normal for a given use of the word - coloured skin and gold-green eyes. Of course, there's the glitter adorning those eyelids, and the hue of his lipstick to contend with but come on, it's the twenty-first century. He has a reputation to uphold.

To those of a more supernatural persuasion Magnus is more Chesire like. In that those eyes are shaped like a cats and flash when he moves as though light has been shone into his face. ]

Whoever thought that dragging me from my planned alcohol induced revelry was a good idea - it wasn't. Next time how about a nice RSVP. One of those little envelopes gilded in gold. Or sent with a goody bag. I like bonbons. In fact I only party with people who like bonbons. If you don't there's something deeply disturbing about you and I suggest you see a psychiatrist immediately. Or phone up the late-night psychics. Mistress Night read my palm once. [ A grin. ] And other places. My future's very bright.

[ A pause, and then the smirk drops off his face. ] Come on faceless and mysterious message givers, I haven't got all day. I have a nice loft all of my own and while your hospitality is interesting there are still several bars in Brooklyn that require my ability to drink them dry.

[ Who dares disturb the High Warlock, indeed. ]

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[tryingitall]

I have no idea who you are, and I'm not responsible for bringing you here--we've all been kidnapped, for the record--but I think I rather like your style. [Minus the glitter. The glitter is a bit much.]

As far as we can tell, we're all stuck, although there is a dubious escape plan in the works.

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[freewheeling]

[ Balthazar, come on, you know you want him to bedazzle your wings. ]

Dubious escape attempts, my absolute favourite! [ He peers down at the device strapped to his wrist. ] So an iPhone that doesn't look like an iPhone. Don't tell me we've been kidnapped by steampunk hipsters. Or actually, do. I could whip us up some frappucinos and we could make our escape while they're distracted.

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[tryingitall]

[No, that sounds rather painful, actually! Besides, he's still combing glitter out of his hair from when Raphael was a Cupid.]

Yes, I'd say that's an apt description. Interesting how the things never need charging, though. And no games.

Can you actually whip up frappucinos? I think some of the other residents might be interested, as well.

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[freewheeling]

Now how will I get my Angry Birds fix? [ A deep sigh, like this is honestly offensive to him. For the most part he's contemplating just magicing the thing off of him. While he'd left it out of interest - come on, Mundane equipment just suddenly appearing? - now he's really beginning to wonder how they got it on him without him noticing. How they stole him from his own world and transported him here. ]

I can access a great many things. And while I enjoy making new friends with free gifts I'm a little perturbed by the whole ... seaside resort come twilight zone.

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[tryingitall]

Can't help you there, I'm afraid. Actually, it seems like the only digital things in the place are the wristbands, and maybe the cameras. Mind you, I'm not completely convinced the cameras aren't half decoys, anyway. [But that's a whole different topic.]

More twilight zone than resort, I'm afraid. We've had a few unpleasant events, including a girl come back from the dead and some of us getting turned into man-eating monsters. Lots to keep you on your toes.

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[shesamarshmallow]

[ LINE FACE. ]

Yeah, that'll get 'em.

I'd settle in for the long haul if I were you.

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[freewheeling]

[ Sigh. ]

If I didn't know better, I'd say my least favourite Shadowhunter has gone through some serious operation. [ A bright smile. ] The weapon of surly teenagers truly is the same everywhere.

[ Considering Magnus doesn't look that much older. ] How about we introduce ourselves before we get into the whole verbal warfare thing? I like to know who I'm biting my thumb at, you know?

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[shesamarshmallow]

Shadowhunter?

[ She shrugs. ]

You're biting your thumb at the scientist here. As for me, I'm too adorable for people to bite their thumbs at me.

But, since we're both prisoners here, Veronica. Veronica Mars.

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[freewheeling]

[ He shrugs one shoulder, brushing off her curiosity to respond to the other part of her response. ]

Magnus. Magnus Bane. [ Said in the exact same tone as her. ] Now then, adorable Veronica Mars, tell me about the scientists. I'm not big on it. [ Because magic. ] The lab coats are too white.

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[shesamarshmallow]

[ At. Tuh. Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude.

This is the face of the unimpressed, Bane. THIS IS THE FACE. UNIMPRESSED. Look at it. See it's unimpressed demeanor. It's unimpressed expression. And, if you still have time, swing by to look at the unimpressed features that help make the unimpressed face a wholly unimpressed face. ]

I... just did.

[ Tell you about the scientists, she means. NEENER. Neh neh neh NEENER! ]

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[hung_garian]

Alcohol and bonbons, hm? I think I have a favourite newbie.

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[freewheeling]

I do like to set myself out from the crowd. [ Magnus is moving on his end of the feed, twisting to gaze at the town before him. ]

But if you require me to scream in horror and possibly faint I can do that too. I've had acting lessons.

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[hung_garian]

Not what floats my boat, but hey, it's good to know. Might come in handy. Has the welcome wagon filled you in on the details of this place yet?

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[freewheeling]

Beyond the info of a sarcastic but adorable blonde? No. I get that there are scientists but I mostly tuned out. I hate sci-fi.

[ Part of him thinks about drawing a portal and exit stage lefting out of here. But colour him curious. ] Am I going to get to the end only to find out it was all the fault of those meddling kids?

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[hung_garian]

It's not fiction any more though, is it?

[Pointed out mildly, because of course this doesn't bother him - or at least, he'd like people to think that.]

And no. It's all on their stupid dog this time round. Might wanna carry some Mace on you, though, just in case it tries to pull your face off itself.

[burnburnburn]

[Now that's an eyebrow raising fashion statement, and this from a man who comes from a world where puff sleeves and pink cravats are in vogue]

If they actually answer you don't keep it a secret. They've not responded to any of us yet and they're not restocking the alcohol either.

[freewheeling]

[ If Madonna can rock it, so can Magnus. ]

... I didn't even like the prohibition. I definitely didn't sign up for a repeat.

[burnburnburn]

[His face drops. What sort of monstrous regime would prohibit alcohol?]

We're making more, but it's undrinkable crap at the moment. There's a woman here who knows how to build a still. If they come after that they'll have a fight.

[freewheeling]

I haven't died yet from drinking questionable liquids. [ Bright, manic smile. ]

Does this undrinkable crap still have the bonus side-effect of not knowing your own name?

[burnburnburn]

Not for long enough to make the headache afterwards worthwhile.

[Sulk. Yes, he tried.]

Where are you from, anyway? You're more shimmery than most who show up here.

[ look who figured out how to make videos private AND ALSO AUDIO, which he is definitely using. ]

[unsanguine]

Do excuse the interruption, but just what the bloody hell are you, anyway?

[ ...Look who is also tired of being confused by the EVERYTHING in this place. ]

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[freewheeling]

[ A hum. Maybe the person on the other end of this is really, really ugly. It's a shame, he likes looking at eyecandy people. ]

I think the word you're struggling for there is fabulous.

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[unsanguine]

[ Magnus pls, he has seduced ladies in the thousands. Meanwhile, Hal allows a beat of sarcasm silence to hang before deciding: ]

No. It isn't.

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[freewheeling]

Suave? Interesting? Delicious?

[ Oh Hal, you can't just ask a question like that and not get one entirely sarcastic reply from the Warlock in return. Were this video you'd even see him picking at those gorgeous coloured fingernails of his. ]

Come on now, anonymous voice. Don't be shy.

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[unsanguine]

I mean what sort of species do you call yourself, if we must perform this clumsy little waltz.