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[nobrassknuckles]

[There's not much to see or hear when the video first switches on. It's late, but there's a oil lamp lit in the room: shadows wave across the ceiling as the flame flickers, and the quiet rustling of paper can be heard. Someone is obviously still up

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[todistantskies]

--this again? [ He isn't looking directly at the feed, to save both of them some embarrassment, though one red cheek is still visible on his end as he has the device tilted. His scowl is also mostly evident. ] These things need some kind of passcode lock.

permavoice

[nobrassknuckles]

That would be really nice. [Oh she's definitely put out.]

[todistantskies]

No one set this up for you, did they? When it happened to me, it was a couple of kids trying to show me off.

[nobrassknuckles]

N-no, it was... there are these weird creatures here who do this sometimes.

[todistantskies]

...weird creatures? [ Great, what else is he going to learn about this place to make it even creepier? ]

[nobrassknuckles]

I've never gotten a very good look at them, they're fast.

[todistantskies]

Oh. You're serious about those. [ It wasn't a question, but he still sounded skeptical. ]

[nobrassknuckles]

Of course I'm serious. How else do you think this turned on?

[todistantskies]

Well, like I said, it could have been a servant or someone sneaking a peek. [ Grumbling. ] Some people really don't respect privacy around here.

[nobrassknuckles]

I'd definitely notice if a servant were in here.

[todistantskies]

I guess so... [ So he has no choice but to think she's telling the truth because, well, who would do this to themselves and then lie about it? ]

I, uh, apologize for bothering you then. I didn't take a close look or anything, but I noticed this and couldn't believe it was happening again... even if it's somewhat different. [ Hello, awkward. ]

[nobrassknuckles]

Look, it's fine. [ffff not.] Don't worry about it.

This happened to you, I take it?

[todistantskies]

Something like it. A couple of brats took my device and filmed me bathing. [ You can just hear how much he appreciated that. At least she was dressed... ]

[nobrassknuckles]

[Ouch.] My sympathies.

[todistantskies]

Mm.

That's why I'm going to be more careful with mine, but now that I know there's imps or whatever running around, I don't even feel safe just putting it in a drawer.

[nobrassknuckles]

I try to be more careful with mine, but I forgot this time. Obviously this is what I get...