2nd Deal - [accidental video/action]

[powerguy]

[The camera opens to a blurry close-up shot of a face. It pulls back, focuses, and reveals That New Guy with the tattoo and the accent. He's got a cut lip, and looks in a mild state of shock. He wipes his hand across the back of his face, wiping the blood off. Then something in his expression hardens.]

So that's how it's going to be, yeah?

[The camera pulls back just in time for him to tug his shirt off, tossing it out of shot.]

Come on, then.



[ooc: Seth is cursed and cursed hard. Please feel free to bump into him and get into some fisticuffs. NEW CR Y/Y. Also, you're welcome. :-P]

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[charring]

Some are born with abilities. Like me. As for others? No clue.

[She looks at Seth again.] Do you want some ice for that?

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

You were born with a power?

[Of all the powers he's seen, and yes there have been a lot of them, they've all been ones from the storm. He gives her an interested look.]

What, you've got some on you?

[charring]

[She nods slightly.] I'm a pyrokinetic.

[She just raises an eyebrow, pointing at the store across the street.] Not in my pockets, no. But I'm sure the convenience store across the way has some in the fountain soda machines.

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

Pyrokinetic? I've sold a few of those, yeah. Never from anyone who was born with it, though.

[He glaces over at the store.]

Should be alright, thanks.

[charring]

Sold? [That's only a bit unsettling to hear. She even looks a bit wary.] Is that a thing where you're from? Buying and selling powers?

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

Not in general, no. But I can.

[charring]

You buy and sell powers? [Nope. Not liking his at all. She'll play nice, though. Just keep her curiosity at the forefront of her reactions and in her expression.] That's kind of wild.

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

[That gets the tiniest little baby of a smile out of him.]

Tell me about it.

[charring]

Strangest power you've ever seen? [This is important, Seth. Just play along.]

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't even pause to think.]

Controling snails. That one took me ages to get rid of.

[charring]

[She just stares for a moment, trying to see if he's kidding or not before dissolving into laughter. Good job, Seth.] You fucking with me? Oh, my God.

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

I wish I was. I gave the guy 500 for it and I barely made it back again.

[charring]

Who would even want that power, anyway?

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

Who knows. I don't ask questions.

[charring]

Probably a farmer or something. Or someone who really wants to cheat at snail races.

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

I heard there's good money in snail racing, yeah.

[charring]

[She chuckles.] Loads. Enough to buy more snails with. And cabbage or whatever they eat.

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

I'm starting to think I was ripped off.

[charring]

I think you were, yes. [She's grinning, even turning more in her seat to face him.] Next time, don't let go of the snail powers. Or any power like it.

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

They're not much use to me if I don't sell them. I can't use them meself.

[charring]

Well, that's lame.

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

s'alright. I'm happy enough with mine.

[charring]

What's yours, exactly? I kind of have a clue but I think I'm stuck on snail powers at the moment.

[drinkslikeanan.livejournal.com]

[He leans forward, his arms resting on his knees. He always sounds a lot more confidant about what he's saying when he talks about the dealing.]

I can remove people's powers, hold them, and then pass them on to someone else.

[He scratches the back of his head.]

Maybe I shouldn't be talking about it, it might be illegal here as far as I know. It's not illegal at home only because no one really knows about it.

[charring]

[Yep. That guard is right back up again. She's trying hard to not make it obvious that has her uncomfortable.]

Huh. I don't think anyone's heard of it here, either, so as for if it's legal or not? No clue. Just...be careful doing it?