selfhelp: ([billy] not feeling so hot)
William "Billy" Kaplan (Wiccan) ([personal profile] selfhelp) wrote2013-03-17 10:12 pm

[action / voice] backdated to the 16th

[Billy wakes up for the first time since the portal drama feeling nauseous, exhausted, and heartsick: sort of like waking from a long nightmare, only he can't recall dreaming at all. Instead of being at home in his own world and his own bed, he's still in Luceti, and what's worse is that he's alone. His magic doesn't seem to be working, either. Panic sets in, and... well...

After a bit of trouble-at-home, and a resolution that leaves him feeling even more weary, the reality of his (or rather, their) situation really sinks in: the portal didn't work. And while none of the people involved in the execution of said plan are in any great state of being today, he seems to be the only one who's up and talking and available to explain the situation to the general public (at least, to those who didn't witness what a spectacular disaster it was), and that leaves announcing it up to him.

Unfortunately.

He delays it as much as he feels that he can, perusing the journal in the desperate hope that someone else has done it for him, then wondering if it would be better to wait for someone more in-the-know to do it, until finally he steps up to the plate. Now or never.]


...Hey everyone. I'm sure a lot of you already heard, but for those that haven't, Tony and Jane's big escape portal didn't work. It kind of backfired yesterday, and...

[His voice trails off in the beginnings of a more distraught tone, so he pauses to compose himself.]

Nobody died? I mean, we've got that going for us. For what it's worth. But no one went home, either. The whole thing was a bust. No point in even keeping it a secret anymore.

One last thank you to everybody who gave up their mission points to get parts for it, though. I don't think it was a waste or anything - I mean, trying's better than sitting around and doing nothing, and something definitely happened, so we at least pushed a few of their buttons - but...

[Ugh, why did he think this was a good idea?]

...sorry it wasn't what we thought it would be. That's all.

[After that he really just wants to curl up in bed and pretend to be unconscious for the next several days, but that's not particularly responsible, so he'll have to settle for making it a few hours instead. It's the little things in life.]
bionically: (Come again?)

voice

[personal profile] bionically 2013-03-23 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
Wasn't exactly the point I was going for, but... yeah. I do.

[Voice]

[personal profile] meanoldnut 2013-03-23 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
Can anything be done to keep it to a minimum, like reading a book or...?
fourthgenerationprincess: (staaaaaare)

[personal profile] fourthgenerationprincess 2013-03-23 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe I can help shake it loose again.
bionically: (Frown; action time)

voice

[personal profile] bionically 2013-03-23 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, at least the guy seems to be in a marginally better mood now. Sort of.]

Like a real arm. But there are some things it can do that a real arm can't. ...and visa versa.

[Voice]

[personal profile] meanoldnut 2013-03-23 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I understand. But I believe you'll have all the answers you need, in due time. Just try to relax, if you can.
heartisabattleground: (continue on)

Voice

[personal profile] heartisabattleground 2013-03-23 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[It totally makes sense!]

Yup, exactly! C'mon you know it'd be fun.

[This is his way of cheering you up.]
rashness: (Mowed you lawn)

[Voice]

[personal profile] rashness 2013-03-23 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I actually cook better than I bake, but I can bake too.

...So who are they and do you know what they like?
fourthgenerationprincess: (Sideways glance)

[personal profile] fourthgenerationprincess 2013-03-23 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
It's worth a try. Where can I find you?
bionically: (Arm porn)

voice

[personal profile] bionically 2013-03-23 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
It doubles as a grappling hook, making swinging around and scaling mountains small potatoes. It's also strong enough to get a couple tons of debris up in the air if I needed to.

[This sort of tech is far from being readily available where he's from.]
not_a_troll: (a pimp in a dwelling)

[voice]

[personal profile] not_a_troll 2013-03-23 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Duly noted. I have witnessed it as well, it was most definitely everything except a walk in the park.

Well, the Malnosso punish everyone who has tampered with their grand idea. And an attempt to escape said grand idea is most definitely something they wish to punish the ones involved for.

They are rather keen on keeping us here.
handing: (i think it works)

Re: [voice, filtered]

[personal profile] handing 2013-03-24 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
You have a gift for that. [Having things come out other-than intended, and Pepper manages a faint smile.] Normally this would be the point where I help you dig your hole a little deeper, but I think I'll spare you today.

[In truth Pepper doesn't feel up to it, but people are already worried enough without her adding to it.]
frost_jewel: (shine)

[voiced; filtered]

[personal profile] frost_jewel 2013-03-24 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
Good. If you want to, you can tell him you have doctor's orders to be pampered until you feel better. [As usual, Mia has no idea whether her teasing comes across well, but hopefully the affection she used will help this time.] Also, I would be happy to keep a message or two for you, in case when they wake up, you aren't available to talk to them.
goldenglasses: Maker on LJ (Serious drinking here guyz)

[Voice]

[personal profile] goldenglasses 2013-03-24 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
There's some things I need to find and get done first.

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