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[neverendingbeat]

[As is its wont, the video opens all by itself. The Master's flat, although it is still day outside, is mostly dark, light streaming through cracks in the blinds and shutters but otherwise, the video is grainy and difficult to see. The Master, probably, is hunched over in an armchair near the back of the visible room, leaning forward, clutching his

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[notverypriestly]

[Priestly so doesn't know how to approach this. But, well. The Master kind of helped him (and added to the pool of confusion Priestly deals with regarding the guy) so, he'll likely say something stupid and make it even worse.]

You...don't really look fine.

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[neverendingbeat]

[Possibly the most unsettling part is the way shadows are being cast when the Master answers Priestly. The hollows of his eyes are nearly too dark to see anything, only a glint where eyes must be. He waits for a while before speaking in hushed tones.]

I didn't say I was.
I said it would be.

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[notverypriestly]

Holy shit dude you've got some serious Alice Cooper going on!

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[neverendingbeat]

[Even the sarcasm comes off as slightly weird, mostly because it's so toned down.] Lucky me.

[livingmyths]

Maitre? Are you all right?

[neverendingbeat]

No.

[livingmyths]

How can I help?

[neverendingbeat]

By staying away. Either it will last as long as the curse lasts or there's nothing anyone can do.

[Action?] Because Lucy has a death wish?

[mghtbconcussed]

[Lucy listens and obeys the way she always does which is to say not at all. Right now she's standing at the Master's door banging on it.]

HARRY! Open up! What's wrong? I brought cheese grits and sweet tea.

[Because clearly whatever is wrong with the Master cheese grits and sweet tea will FIX this]

[Action] Oh...dear.

[neverendingbeat]

[The Master is going to have to teach Lucy a lesson about that eventually. As it is, he just rocks for a moment, arms wrapped around his head before looking up sideways under his arm.] Door's unlocked! [He doesn't dare go over to it to open it.]

Re: [Action] Oh...dear.

[mghtbconcussed]

[He really will have to for her own safety.

Lucy opens the door and steps inside warily. At the sight of the Master curled up like that she walks around him in a circle giving him a wide berth. Her heart is racing and yeah she's a little afraid. Mostly she's really, really worried about him and she wants to baby him.]

Harry...I really want to come over there and hug you but are you going to hurt me if I do?

[Because she's not bright, doesn't listen and is too impulsive for her own good. That doesn't mean she's stupid]

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[neverendingbeat]

[Still hunched over, he moves his arms from his head to rest on his knees, looking up at her.]

I'm not. You read the rhyme?

(Private/Unhackable)

[valentineluke]

Who or rather what is Zagreus?

(Private/Unhackable)

[neverendingbeat]

You're right about "who". Zagreus is a being composed of anti-time, a Gallifreyan bogeyman. He can make things unhappen. And he is in my head.

Re: (Private/Unhackable)

[valentineluke]

And the drums?

Re: (Private/Unhackable)

[neverendingbeat]

Also there. I hope he gets a headache.

[council_king]

More fun~, Master?

[neverendingbeat]

Buckets of.
The most I've ever had.

[council_king]

More fun than our dinner together? I'm hurt~ hehhehhehehe

Maybe I should come for another visit.

[neverendingbeat]

...

I doubt even you can survive anti-time. You are, of course, welcome to try.