Case 210 [Video]

[manofgnee]

So, it's still dark out. Can't say I'm surprised...I didn't think the stars could actually go out, but...well, City. You never fail to surprise me...

And speaking of surprises, look what I can do!

[Hanna grins and snaps his fingers, illuminating the video with a small flame at the tip of his finger.]

Cool, huh? No pain or chest issues or blood or anything! I've been using this to see around here, since it's so dark and I have a feeling the lights won't be back for a while still...comes in handy.

Now, with that all set up, I'm gonna go out and look for trouble. Can't imagine it's completely safe out there, being so dark, so...trouble, here comes Hanna!!

Comments

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Y'think so? Really? [He considers that.] Guess I do have some stuff to get back at 'em for.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

You and me together, we can insult them so bad they'll wanna cry!!

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Think anyone's ever made 'em cry before?

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

First time for everything, right?

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[Oooooh, and this is a wicked look that comes over his face.]

Yeah. First time for everything.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[And this is a cackle that goes with the evil look so well.]

C'mon, bro, let's get to it.

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Lead the way, man.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[And off they go!]

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[If Neil is keeping really close, it's definitely just because he's trying to be practical. He is not scared, let the records show.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[But even if he is, Hanna gives him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. It'll be okay, bro.]

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

[That produces a lopsided smile.]

So, what's the worst thing that's ever happened to you in the Underground?

[His plan is that, if he knows the worst-case scenario, he can prepare himself for it. This plan may backfire on him.]

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Hmmm...well, there was that time I got trapped on the train during all those murders...

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Whoa. Were you, y'know, okay?

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

I was, actually...to be honest, I think it might've been a curse going on. Hard to tell sometimes...

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Yeah! Sometimes it's hard to tell what's curse-weird and what's just normal-day-in-the-City-weird.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Especially in the Underground.

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Yeah?

Were you... with the train thing. That was probably pretty freaky, eh?

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

He nods, shuddering a bit.

"Yeah...yeah, it was pretty freaky. But I've seen plenty of freaky in my day..."

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

So you weren't, uh... scared?

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

Well, sure, I was scared...but you can't let the other guy know that...

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Right, yeah, yeah. [He says it like that's granted, but his eyes are telling a different story-- he's in awe.]

S-so, uh. Any idea where to find the stuff?

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

[Hanna smiles at Neil, before frowning slightly.]

Well, there's plenty of sketchy shops here...so I'd guess its gotta be one of these...?

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

O-okay.

[He crosses his arms and smiles nervously.]

'S kinda like we're on a drug run or something. I mean, not like we're... but, y'know. Shady.

[manofgnee.livejournal.com]

I know...it's kinda fun, though, isn't it?

[illgrowoutofit.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Yeah, I mean, I never got to do anything like this before.