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Sender ID: spectacleofphantasmagoria (Lyney)
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Subject: Sisterrrrr
Warnings: Lyney's dramatic ass

[So, what comes up on the network isn't actually any words, but a picture. A big, obnoxious picture, with some text superimposed upon it. The picture is then followed by several others, all depicting a similar theme, and similar motif:]

[Following the pictures is a morose-reading text from a certain magician.]

To think, after two whole years apart, my own sister refuses to acknowledge me! I simply wished to spend time with my dear sister! Oh, the humanity..! My dear sister, if you can see this, please reconsider your cruel and coldhearted decision! Your brother misses you so!

[Sure he may have been a little overbearing with her, checking in on her a bit more than was necessary, but he had missed her! Being blocked on the Shellphones was hardly fair, in Lyney's humble opinion! He clearly didn't do a single thing wrong!]

[...Okay no he may have been quite annoying and irritating to his introverted sister and pushed her to block him because of his overbearing-ness, but like hell is he admitting that.]

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The way you talk about her makes it sound like I starve her!

[He shakes his head. What stories has Lynette been sharing??]

You see, we're stage performers. Magicians, to be specific. Some of our tricks require us to have the same physique, so it's important for us to share the same physique. I do the same, for the record! And it's not always easy to limit how many fried foods I eat...

[Even he's not immune to the allure of fried fish, after all.]

you should listen to him.

[If he were not holding the shellphone to speak he would be folding his arms right now.]

Her body is hers. Your body is yours. And you do not appear to be identical.

You do not trust your sister to know her own body, as you do yours?

We may not be identical, but we are twins. And if I were to trust anyone to know her body, it would be her and her alone.

[There's... a bit of a defensiveness in that tone, just slightly. And a hint of ice there, too. It's nothing against this new person speaking to him, it's just... something of a sensitive spot, it seems.]

[But just as quick as the ice is there, it's replaced with Lyney's usual, cheery tone.]

But really, if left to her own devices, she'd eat nothing but cake and sweets! Someone has to be a little bit responsible, don't you think?

[The response is utter silence at first. He bestows the shellphone a long, lingering, gauging sort of look.

After more than a handful of seconds, he takes in a slow, measured breath, answering in a voice both quiet and calm.]

...She has professed a fondness for seafood.

Ah, that she does! It's a fondness she and I both share. Ah, but she prefers her seafood much lighter seasoned than I do! Just a bit of lemon juice or some light herbs is more than enough for her palate; and while we both dislike strong spice, her spice tolerance is far worse than my own!

[Lyney says it with a light chuckle, and still has that cheerful look on his face, but he is studying the other just as much as the other is studying him. He gets the feeling he's being scrutinized, and he won't shy away from it; not when he's doing the same.]

You seem to have gotten to know her quite well! Though I'm afraid I haven't had the pleasure of learning your name.

Edited (I forgot this was video oops) 2025-08-14 23:16 (UTC)

I am Erichthonios... and you are incorrect. I don't know your sister well. We have met but once.

[He'll not proclaim a greater familiarity than he has. He is still looking, quietly attempting to discern the face presented to him. Something about it nags at him. The sudden changes in demeanor... He is not sure what to make of them. Hyperbolic. Effervescent. So very much unlike himself. Yet, there is something more serious underneath... Something tucked away...]

She was quick to aid me, when she thought me to be in danger. And she was kind.

...Mayhap you can both have a little seafood. You need only keep a similar physique, is that not so?

She is very kind, yes. Especially to those who are kind to her.

[What a peculiar individual. He tilts his head a bit as he studies Erichthonios, trying to get a better read on the other man as well. Lynette may have the overt feline traits, but the way Lyney studies the man before him, it's very reminiscent of a scrutinizing feline in its own right.]

[Still, Lyney perks up in surprise at the offer of seafood. He blinks in confusion, clearly caught off-guard by the sudden offer.]

I beg your pardon?

[The question earns a confused look from Erichthonios.]

Why do you ask for my pardon? Unless...

Oh. You did not hear me correctly. I said mayhap you could both have a little seafood, as you both like it, and wish to keep a similar physique.

'Tis abundant here, and a catch of nearly any sort is too much for me to eat on my own. I told your sister as much when we met at the shore.

[Lyney hadn't expected such an earnest answer. He blinks again before shaking his head, dipping into some polite Fontaine etiquette.]

Ah... are you sure? I mean, that is very kind of you, but you don't have to go out of your way to feed us!

'Tis not going out of my way when I have little direction here to begin with. I have not found much to do with myself, aside from offer lessons in magicks and research as to the feasibility of constructing teleportation devices. I have thus far filled most of my time with reading and the odd task from the MANTA board now and then.

There are other things I would like to do, of course, but I have yet to determine how I wish to pursue those interests.

Is that so? Well, if you really don't mind, I suppose it would be rude of me to turn down such a kind offer!

Though, if you're looking for more things to do to occupy your time with, I could point you in the direction of a few people. I'm sure they'd definitely make use of your area of expertise.

The teleportation devices are not so much my area of expertise as they are things that I am familiar with due to using them on a frequent basis and thus knowing their working and design. While I can teleport on my own, using the devices allows me to gain access to the place I work, which is warded, and traverse longer distances without becoming lost.

[It wouldn't do to teleport and then rematerialize inside a wall, after all. Or a walkway.]

I am actually studying to become a keyward... along with studying creation principles and phantomology in general.

I see! Well, then unfortunately I don't think I'm terribly familiar with either of those areas of study. That would probably be left for scholars to discuss... of which I happen to know two of. Unless you are interested in stage magic, of course!

'Twould be nice to be able to explore theories with other minds, even if I am slow. I can't help but be curious. About this place. About the people I have met here, and may yet meet. Their talents. Their passions. Their troubles.

I've never heard of stage magick before, for example. Have you developed spells specifically for performances?

You sound like you're of a curious mind, indeed! I may not be much of a scholat myself, but I can certainly introduce you to a couple. And wanting to learn more about others, well... something like that is always a curiosity, isn't it?

[Even if for Lyney, learning those things isn't always for altruistic reasons; sometimes he needs to learn about people and how they operate as part of his missions. But he can see the idealism there.]

Oh, you haven't? Why, it's actually a specialty of mine! You see, where I'm from, not everyone can perform magic or cast spells, so I offer them a little glimpse of something extraordinary to liven up their lives.

[As he speaks, he moves his hand and flicks it; from it, a card appears, and with another flick it fans out into five. He flicks the cards in between his fingers, making them appear and disappear quickly before he suddenly snaps his fingers. When he does, all the cards suddenly burst into colourful sparks around him. Small stuff for someone who's probably much more skilled in magic, but it's definitely a spectacle that would captivate an audience.]

[The finish may be small, but Erichthonios finds himself utterly captivated by how quick the boy's hands are.]

So nimble! Your dexterity is very impressive.

Why thank you! I've worked quite hard at honing these skills for quite some time.

[He even does a little trick with his hat, flicking it around and hovering it over his finger before replacing it. Was that a cat that briefly popped out of his hat? It's gone before one could even question it.]

Now that my sister is here, perhaps we can perform some of our shows for people in earnest now! You're welcome to come watch us if we do.

[Is that a familiar? That looked like a familiar. Alas, 'tis secreted away as quickly as it appeared, and video transmissions are not precisely conducive to sensing aetherial patterns.]

I think I would like that.

[He may as well try a new experience or two while he is here... right? And he's been invited, so surely it woupdn't be an imposition...]

Very well then! Once Lyney and Lynette's Magic Show is ready for an audience, I'll be sure to ensure you get a front row seat!

[Perhaps he's boasting a bit, but now that Lynette is here, he's feeling much more motivated to actually do a full performance now. Maybe even open up a little theatre on Eltrut for their more elaborate tricks.]

Ah, that is, once she deigns to speak to me again. Alas... I suppose I'll have to wait for her to be in a better mood.

I am sure she will be in time. Even my father and I argue only for so long.

[He does, however, sincerely hope they never become like his father and him.]

Though I daresay an apology might make things easier. You did publicly accuse her of being cold-hearted towards you.

Mayhap you could bring her one of her favorite snacks?

Ah, I suppose you have a point.

[He sighs, rubbing at his chin with one hand. He does look a little more sheepish than before.]

I think that's a good idea. There's a bakery not far from here that has excellent pastries. Perhaps I'll make a stop there for her before going to apologize.

[Yes, good. He approves.]

You'd best be going then. Better to smooth things over sooner rather than later, yes?

I suppose so.

Well, until we speak again, yes? This has been a rather insightful conversation!

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Does a careful dance around spoilers--

Thank u for this dance <3

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