#25 - [Accidental Video Post]

[totallyinaband]

[The feed opens to an awkward angle of Stephen's bedroom from where the device is lying on his bedside table. There is a shot of rumpled covers and Stephen's hunched over back. The device suddenly makes an insistent high-pitched beeping noise. A hand comes out from under the blanket and slams into the device screen.]

Mum! I told you I don't need to get up early, it's a half-day!

[The beeping continues. The hand comes over again, and this time the device is picked up. The network is treated the the blurry-eyes, mussed-hair, and noticeably non-beardy face of a fifteen-year-old Stephen Stills. He stares into the device for a moment, then slowly takes in his surroundings.]

What the fu-

[The feed ends as Stephen accidentally turns the device off.]

[ooc: Oh hey City! Say hello to BEBE!STILLS! Yes, Mark Webber was in the movie Snow Day as a teenager. No, I couldn't resist. Answers coming from almostinaband. I'm going to work in a few minutes, but tags will come on my lunch break and this evening. :-D]

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[sempreadagio.livejournal.com]

Your mom's here?

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

I live with my parents. Obviously. But I don't think this is my room.

[sempreadagio.livejournal.com]

Today seems to be a really weird day so you might be lost.

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

Did I... Sleepwalk here? I don't think I've done that before, but I guess you never know.

Where is here, exactly?

[sempreadagio.livejournal.com]

Here is the City, lame name for here but... yeah. Where are you supposed to be?

[action.]

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[Shouting from the kitchen:]

Hey, man! Were you gonna make breakfast, or...?

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

[Stephen wanders out of his bedroom, his see wide with shock.]

Uh, where am I? And who are you?

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[Neil is reaching into a cabinet for a mug when Stephen wanders in.]

What are you talking ab--? [And then he turns. And stares.] ...Dude, did you shave? [More staring.] And... shrink?

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

I shaved once, but I cut myself a lot and my sister told me I was being ridiculous so I didn't try it again.

I hope not?

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[Neil raises an eyebrow. Guess that means he's not getting breakfast out of Stephen today. He down a box of Frosted Flakes instead.]

Something is weird, man. You're cursed, or I'm dreaming. Maybe both.

voice;

[thewildone]

Um...hello?

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

[Oh shit! His phone... thing is speaking. Stephen tentatively picks it up.]

Hi?

[thewildone]

If you can hear me I was wondering if you've seen any aliens...

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

No. Unless that guy in the kitchen is an alien is disguise.

Dude, did you see an alien? HAVE I BEEN KIDNAPPED BY ALIENS?

[thewildone]

I DON'T KNOW!

[Deep breath.]

That's what I'm trying to figure out. I just contacted you on the alien communicator because I could see you like on TV and you were the only one about my age. But I'm in a bedroom, not a spaceship, so that's weird.

Did you see any doctors? Does the guy in the kitchen look like a doctor?

[action, since I guess she's crashing there for a bit]

[rollerblading.livejournal.com]

You uh.. you look familiar. [She squints and stares at him.]

[Suspiciously.]

What's your name?

lol good start to The City.

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

Stephen.

Who are you?

[rollerblading.livejournal.com]

[Oh god. Stephen mentioned curses. AWKWARD.]

Ramona. I sort of.. am staying here here. With you and your friend Neil.

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

Oh.

[Stephen looks a little nervous for a moment.]

Is one of us dating you?

[rollerblading.livejournal.com]

[WHAT. When did older Stephen stop being cute?]

No, don't worry, neither of you are dating me.

HOW'S ABOUT SOME ACTIONED STEPHEN-NAPPING? 8D

[sitaronthewater.livejournal.com]

Okay, so, Demyx was able to get dressed in his ninja garb (http://entertheninja.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ninja-uniform.jpg) this morning. And he had his mission. Kidnap this kid.

He didn't know why, but it's not like you were supposed to ask questions in this business. All he knew was that this was his mission, and so far it'd been going perfectly. He'd even managed to get into their kitchen with no problems. He was so proud that he could cackle. He doesn't, though, because ninjas are quiet.

Well, they're supposed to be, anyway, and he accidentally lets out a quick Ha! before quickly covering his mouth with his hands and takes a few steps back. Which leads him to bump riiiiight into the cabinet with the pots and pans, which, understandably, makes some clanging noises.

I APPROVE OF THIS

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

[Stephen was trying to find a bowl to put their third bag of dorittos in. He hears the clammer and swings around, the chip bag still clutche in his hand. ]

Uh, hi. Do you live here, too?

[Action]

[sitaronthewater.livejournal.com]

"Huh? No, I don't." Oh, wait. Damn! Work with what you got. He was always getting told off for not doing that. He starts again, tripping over his words a little.

"Uh, no, wait, I mean, yes. I just- didn't recognize who you were?" That wasn't an excuse! If he lived with him, wouldn't he know? Then again, the kid didn't seem to know who he lived with. So maybe he was okay.

[OoC: So, is Stephen both days!cursed, btw?]

Re: [Action]

[almostinaband.livejournal.com]

Neil didn't mention anyone else living here.

[skeptical Stills is skeptical. This guy better have a good explanation coming up soon or he's screaming.]

[Action]

[sitaronthewater.livejournal.com]

Okay, Neil. Who was Neil? Maybe it didn't matter- what's a good excuse?

"Well, it's weird. You know how you don't remember me living here? He doesn't remember that I live here. It's, uh, something in the water."

[OoC: Should I have Demyx actually take him somewhere else or should confrontation stay in the kitchen?]