video - un;perfpilot

[sos_pilot]

Type: Video
Sender ID: sos_pilot (Della Duck)
To: Everyone
Subject: Leg Up On The Competition
Warnings:N/A, will update if needed

[ The video opens up on Della, who waves a little awkwardly. ]

Hey, guys! Hope everyone's doing okay after the whole... ink tentacle disaster... thing. That was. A lot. And, uh, well, during that, I kind of lost my leg. And by kind of I mean definitely.

[ She moves the device down - she's sitting down on a couch, and shows her one normal leg, and her other leg that ends at a stump above the knee. She then realizes how she made that sound, and swiftly pulls the camera back to her face. ]

NOT A FLESH LEG! I forgot not everyone knows about that... Oops. A-hem.

I had a metal prosthetic leg made out of rocket-ship parts and Oxy-chew. If possible, I'd love to have it back, so if anyone goes deep-sea diving and happens to come across it, I'd owe you forever and a half. I'm kind of attached to it... well, not literally at the moment. It's sentimental.

But I'm not the type to sit back and wait stuff out, so! More importantly! I'm here asking for anyone who knows where I can get another leg? Any special shops or such that specialize in such a thing? I'm not asking for anything fancy - so long as I can move around, I'm happy.

So, thanks in advance for anyone who can help me out! Hope you guys have an awesome day! Della Duck, over and out!

Comments

video | un: sunbursted

[sunbursted]

[ keyleth looks very interested when she responds, eyes wide. ]

Oh! I can wild shape into something that swims. Where did you lose it? Way out in the ocean somewhere? Was it near some kind of landmark? I can go swimming sometime and see if I can find it.

[sos_pilot]

[ She laughs nervously, scratching the side of her head. ]

I, uh... appreciate that, for real! Buuuut. Problem is... I don't know... exactly... where it would be.

... I, uh. I was being thrown across the waters when it happened.

[sunbursted]

Ohhh, oh. That's not really helpful, is it?

[ she's not trying to be mean! just agreeing that that makes things complicated. but she winces, realizing how that could be taken. ]

If you want, I can go diving as a whale or something and see if I find anything. I've been meaning to test out some swimming forms here. Even if you don't know exactly where it is, if you know some cluster of islands or something, I can start searching there. It might take me a while, but I'll try!

[ no one should be without something important like that! ]

Or if there's another way I can help, I will. Do you need a ride places? I could wild shape into Minxie again and you could hop on for a ride!

[sos_pilot]

Much as I appreciate the offer, another complication is... it was during the whole 'ink monster tentacle craziness' deal. Hopefully the waters have been de-inked and are safe now, but I wouldn't want you to risk it until everything is one hundred and ten percent confirmed OK. I'd rather lose a leg than lose a friend.

... But the ride is tempting, more for how fast and far you can go than actually needing a ride.

[ della don't treat her like a race car ]

video | private | un: coldjustice

[coldjustice]

[ she takes a moment to respond to this, setting it to private not because no one knows about her own leg, but more because this isn't something she just talks about out in the open. not yet. she's reserved when she responds, but there's a note of familiarity. ]

Cid Telamon. Met him a few months back. Been meaning to talk to him about commissioning a spare leg for myself. Seems trustworthy enough, can't vouch for craftsmanship, yet. Will let you know when I stop by, if you'd like.

[sos_pilot]

[ She doesn't mind the privacy setting, keeping it on and keeping out of this lady's business. ]

That'd be a great help! Really! The name sounds familiar, I'll admit, but I'll gladly take your word for it when the time comes.

[coldjustice]

[ it's the vulnerability thing she's not good at. not yet, maybe not ever. ]

Haven't gotten a real judge of his character yet, but I'll keep you informed.

In the meantime, if you need anything else [ even if it's just someone who has also been through this a few times and understands how people can act around them ] let me know. Losing a limb again... not what I'd wish on anyone.

[ but she imagines della is a survivor, too, and that means she'll figure something out. but if neve can make things a little easier, she will. ]

video; un: paradisea

[empyrean_mirror]

...If you can come by the cafe, I can take some measurements for you. If you're not looking for anything fancy, it shouldn't take me too long to come up with something.

[He pauses, and grimaces.] I'd come to you but that's...not gonna be an option right now.

[sos_pilot]

[ Her expression softens in understanding. ]

Hey, I understand. We've both been through... a lot. I don't need to add more to your plate.

[empyrean_mirror]

Honestly, making things helps. Gives me something to focus on.

[He manages a smile.] And this shouldn't irritate my ribs unless I've gone very horribly wrong in my designs.

[VOICE]

[reneggadetinkerer]

Unsurprising that you lost it considering it was barely worth the scrap it was cobbled from.

Are you sure it's lost? Are you sure it didn't just dissolve?

[Eggman sounds...different. Usually he takes great joy in antagonizing people. Especially animal-people!]

[sos_pilot]

Give me one reason why I should even entertain this conversation.

[reneggadetinkerer]

Boredom? Enrichment? The desire to be unnecessarily combative with someone you deem your lesser?

Those worked for me.

[He doesn't have his usual energy. In fact, he sounds...kind of depressed.]

video; emet_sulk

[emet_sulk]

What is oxy-chew?

[ His area of expertise isn't really in making prosthetics, sadly, even if he can repair them, but he's curious. ]

[sos_pilot]

Well, to start with, do you know what chewing gum is?

[emet_sulk]

[ He has to think about that for a few seconds. Then his nose wrinkles. ]

Oh... Aye, I do. Disgusting stuff.

[Video | UN: TartTyrant]

[tarttyrant]

"You LOST your--! Oh. That's right. My condolences."

[Riddle clears his throat, somewhat embarrassed by the outburst.]

"I didn't realize that was the case."

[He might have tried to keep an eye out for it at the time, not that it would have done any good. There would have been no opportunity to grab it and Riddle certainly wasn't in the shape to do much of anything by the end of such a grueling battle.]

"I'm afraid I'm not familiar enough with things here to offer any assistance. But. I'm glad you are safe, Della-san."

[sos_pilot]

[ Aw. She's sorry she worried them, but is also pleased he cares. ]

Haha, yeah, no problem! I tend to forget it's not something everyone knows about... I've had it for ten years, so I'm just used to it.

[tarttyrant]

"You wear it quite well, I might have never suspected. But then, ten years certainly is more than enough time to practice."

[She did have quite the extravagant dress taking attention off of it at the time.]

"In any case, I feared for a moment that you ran afoul of the nonsense that occured in the Gala after party. I'm relieved to know that I was mistaken."

[He dearly hopes this world is quite finished with threatening the lives of himself and others he knows for a moment.]

video | un: magehater928

[magehater928]

[Fenris looks pissed. He also looks a little beat up- his arm is bandaged up. but he’s more focused on his friend’s injury.]

I have yet to be convinced that the magic people have brought here does not harm the things it-

[He stops himself short. Takes a breath, And then, in a softer tone asks:]

Are you alright?

[A beat.]

I am not sure how to help with replacing your leg. But if you need any help, I will not hesitate to help if I can. I can use The Horse to help you get around if need be.

[sos_pilot]

[ She almost comments on the magic thing, but decides otherwise - not the time, when everyone's still recovering. ]

I appreciate it, buddy. But don't worry, it doesn't hurt! And you know me, I'm always eager for adventure. That's why I need my own limb!

[magehater928]

[A line forms on Fenris’ brow.]

I am glad to hear it does not hurt. But, I was offering to help you outside of adventures. If you need to get around, I can take you places. It does not bother me.

[He adds, in a much quieter, more timid tone:]

I would like to help a friend if I possibly can.

video; un: reindered

[reindered]

Your leg again? I'm not sure how much help I can be on making a new one. But I am a doctor. So. I can at least try help make you comfortable while we figure a replacement? I haven't really looked into prosthetics and what the options might be here. But you can't be the only one.

[Chopper just can't help fretting. Especially when it comes to Della and how reckless she could be. Even if he might be more than used to that, given his crew back home and their antics and chaos sometimes.]

Maybe Darin or someone can make you a new one?

[sos_pilot]

I haven't exactly gone around asking who else has lost any limbs, but you're probably right - me being the only one like this would be pretty strange!

[reindered]

I could at least try and help with the medical side of it. But I'm not as familiar with dealing with prosthetics. Making them.