capeandcowl | first movement; overture [ video ]

[ The room is dark - well, dimly lit. Someone appears to have taken pains to shut as much light out as possible without actually moving anything, but it doesn't do that much.

The person responsible for the broadcast moves into the view of the camera, seemingly unaware of it. Their face can't be made out - not that it could anyway, as they're not facing the camera.

There's enough light to discern that this person is wearing a black, slightly ragged suit, contrasting nicely with shoulder-length white hair. There's the rustle of cloth, the soft plink of a string, and a violin briefly comes into view as they raise the instrument to their shoulder, bow in the other hand.

A slightly shaky breath, and then they put bow to string, pausing for a brief moment.

And then the violin sings. This performance goes on for quite a while.

What may be impressive is that the whole thing is played perfectly; no hesitation or stumbling. When the person is finished, they lower the violin, and the broadcast ends.

The name attached to the broadcast may be familiar to some people. ]

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[ SURE LET'S ]

Quite so! And they keep increasing, it seems.

Mr Jesse sounds so formal, Trickster is just fine.

Much to the chagrin of some of them. [ he knows Shade definitely isn't happy in the City, especially when he can't go back to Opal. ]

Trickster it is, then. How have you been?

And the delight of others. [ Him and Hartley, at least. . . ]

I've been pretty good since I've arrived here, actually. What about you?

Of course. Everyone has a different reaction to things.

Fairly well, considering the events I've been through! [ sliiightly strained cheerfulness. okay more than slightly. ] I'm feeling a little under the weather, however. [ king of understatement, this one ]

[ he knows that feel bro ]

Our dear Porter has a knack for grabbing people when they're not on their best. There's a Clinic here where they'll help you, if you need it.

[ sob sob being a black lantern is no fun at all ]

In my case, it was possibly better than the alternative. [ shrugs. which you can't see. oh well. ] I'm hoping the effects will pass; I doubt it's the kind of sickness that would be worth treating.

I can relate. And well, if you change your mind, I can give you directions.

Thank you for the offer. [ he'll just....sit in his room and feel sick for a while ]

...How did your run-in with Neron go? [ he's curious okay. :| he opted out but he's pretty sure you stayed behind? ]

You're welcome. [ stubborn old man ]

It went great! Not so much for Neron though. [ he sounds SO PLEASED you asked. ] By now I've actually had two run-ins with him.

[ look he looks like death warmed over and he's still wearing his black lantern outfit ughhhh also he'd probably get ridiculously dizzy if he stood up for too long. shush you ]

Did it, now? What happened? [ of course ]

Short version is I tricked him and saved world. Pulled the biggest con ever and no one knows about it, quite a shame, but alas.

I can stop by and tell you the details when you feel better, if you'd like.

[ applause for you, sir, that is impressive! ] That is quite the feat! I assume he was terribly angry about it, of course, but really, he's either angry or smug.

You really will have to tell me about it sometime.

Why, thank you! [ He sounds genuinely appreciative. ] Angry might be a bit of an understatement, especially after the second time. I'm certain he holds quite the grudge.

I'd be happy to tell you all about it.

Twice? [ wow after the first time you'd think that he'd have enough experience with Neron to last a lifetime ] Once is bad enough, but twice - yes, I'd say 'angry' would be an understatement.

Hopefully, he's never brought in here... [ oh god is that a possibility. HE HOPES NOT. ]

[ That gets him to pause... ]

Yes, I sincerely hope not. [ HE'D BE IN DEEP SHIT oh god ]

...Well, we'll hope for the best, shall we? [ YOU REALLY WOULD BE, TRICKSTER, and that would be terrible.... ]

Quite. Maybe I'll even toss in some prayers. . . [ FOR WHATEVER GOOD THAT WILL DO but you never know ]

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