005 ✳ day 86 ✳ video

[blackmagus]

[Fortescue doesn't look as tired as she should be, but, then again, she's used to not getting much sleep. Comes practically in her job description. She's perched on the end of her bed — Jazz in her lap and regarding the device with a small amount of interest. And though she's wearing a bath robe and warmly covered, jury's out on whether she's wearing anything else.]

Are you tired, Cape? Because you've been running through my dreams all night.

[She allows herself a tiny, tiny smirk for that one.]

No, but... really. I adore you all, but a lady needs some private time once in a while.

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[lightgunhustler]

I think we're all feeling that way right about now.

[Jo looks pretty weary, to be honest. Sleep hasn't exactly been restful with it being invaded by so many people -- not to mention the forays she's made into other people's dreams, as well.]

Are you un-inviting everyone from your siestas, then?

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[blackmagus]

I suppose if we've no choice in the matter, everyone can feel free to pile in. We'll have a mental sleepover. I'm fresh out of nail polish in a masculine color, so I hope the fellows around here like pink.

[She doesn't even paint her nails to begin with, not unless she's truly bored, but she guesses there must be a few bottles in the Cape somewhere.]

I was hoping this would start to die down by now.

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[lightgunhustler]

Even if they don't, we might enjoy seeing them wear it. We could use a few laughs around here.

[God knows they're in short supply lately.]

I was, too, but apparently we're not that lucky. I'm ready to be done.

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[blackmagus]

[Fortescue grins broadly at the thought of some of the more masculine members of the Cape with pink toes. She thinks men look terrific in pink, anyway, but... usually she thinks more of delicately pink shirts.]

Perhaps alternating pink and red? It would only be a dream, after all. And imagine how pretty it would be if they wiggled those toes.

[She can't resist a snort at the thought.]

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[hexappeal]

I'm really flattered, but I'd rather keep it platonic. [Her laugh sounds a little tired despite the fact she seems to be making a joke out of all of this. Girl needs her beauty sleep. :(]

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[blackmagus]

[She hears you, Zatanna. +1.]

Oh, I suppose that's all right. You can be the one that got away.

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[hexappeal]

[Some other time, maybe. Buy her a drink or two first, girlfriend.]

Ah, I'm sure there will be tales to tell of your heartache for generations to come! I'm sorry that I can't reciprocate, but I'm not looking to get entangled so soon after my arrival. Playing the field and all that. [How empathetic!]

[thezerothlaw]

I confess it's an unsettling situation, but on the whole I've found it more instructive than not. Of course, I'm not accustomed to dreaming at all.

[blackmagus]

If you've never experienced it before, it would be interesting.

[She quirks a smile.]

Not that it isn't for me, either, but I like to consent to having my... mind stepped into.

[thezerothlaw]

[He nods, gravely.]

Yes, of course. I understand your feelings. Does it make a difference that the breach in privacy is universal? We are all sharing, after all.

[bluesrat]

...Sorry about that. [He looks sheepish.]

[blackmagus]

[She smiles.]

Oh, it's all right, Tracy. I'm, uh...

[Pause.]

Just sorry you had to see all that.

[bluesrat]

Likewise, I think.

[He looks sheepish and apologetic, but that's par for the course anyway.]

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[intraining]

[ not even going to pretend she's not giggling a little over here. a bad joke now and then is great for the psyche! right? ]

Witty and beautiful? [ wait, did she say that out loud? ] I mean, just- [ sigh. ] Funny. That was funny.

[ guess who barely got any sleep at all last night? yeah. this one is really striking out right now. ]

Guessing you're not having luck with your dream parties either?

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[blackmagus]

[That's what Fortescue clings to, although her worst jokes are usually just to torment someone who isn't in the Cape. Gotta start making up for it. She smiles.]

If it makes you feel any better, I can't cook worth a damn. ...although if my roommate stays gone much longer, I'm going to have to learn. But no, I seem to wander willy-nilly across the dream landscape.

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[intraining]

Eh, cooking's obsolete. That's why they've got frozen dinners, so that doesn't count.

[ ahhh, you know. charlie could go for a frozen pasta right now that sounds great. ]

Run into anything worth seeing? Everyone around here can't be having nightmares a hundred percent of the time.

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[tryingitall]

A+! I wish I'd thought of that joke, myself.

I also wish I had some control over what happens when I fall asleep. Or falling asleep at all, for that matter.

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[blackmagus]

[She bows her head, flourishing her hands a little as she does so.]

Thank you, thank you...

If things go on much longer, we're all going to have to take turns sleeping.

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[tryingitall]

[There's a soft chuckle, and Balthazar clicks on the video feed in return. He looks unusually tired, but then so does everyone else.]

If only that were an option. I'm not supposed to require sleep at all.

[intelligently]

It would be nice to get that back.

[blackmagus]

It would very good. I think I'll sleep for several days just to do it.

[intelligently]

That could be an idea, although I think I've been put off.

Really late but I hope it's still okay!

[onteamdyson]

That was smoooooooooth. If only pick up lines could actually accomplish anything in the real world. [She shrugs,] Oh well. Guess you're gonna have to suffer like the rest of us.

<3

[blackmagus]

[Fortescue chuckles.]

They accomplish very little, don't they? I thought we could use a little amusement.

[onteamdyson]

Seriously! Guys should just give up on them and go with a more direct approach like 'Hey. You're hot. Let's fuck.' sooooo much easier.

... But okay, yeah, it was pretty amusing. Nice job. I'm amused.