R26 - Here comes the sun [Video]

[with_my_teacup]

[The feed shows Riddick, tired but smirking just barely visibly. He's in the darkness of his room, a big wall of shadow with still squinting silver eyes. The only thing in focus is the pair of rubber-strapped welding goggles dangling close to the screen.]

I like'm and all, but they aren't real... casual. Anyone got some 21st-century style sunglasses I could borrow for a few days?

[Private to Selina]
I don't know how much you like water, but I could do with some solar heat and a little hydrotherapy-- I'm looking to hit the beach and then shop like I'm civilized and rich. You down for that?

Anything you wanna hit while we're back in all the brightness? It ain't Gotham, but somehow I see you fitting in fine anyway. I'll be a little slow, but I'm with you.

Comments

[mistconduct]

Ray Bans.

[with_my_teacup]

Do you have'm or are you suggesting them? Either way I'm game.

[mistconduct]

Well, I did, back home.

You're a warden. Go buy some.

Or give me your card and I'll go buy some.

[with_my_teacup]

I was looking for something to wear when I went shopping, though. I might take you up on the errand running thing.

But if you don't come back with my card, I'm coming after you, Toll or no Toll.

[mistconduct]

Yeah, well, give me the card and come out on the port so you don't get stuck on the Barge. I'll be back with the shades.

FYI, I can totally outrun a death-tolling blind man.

Surprise-spam?

[with_my_teacup]

Meet you by the departure point. [The goggles disappear, the feed now shows his credit card, then cuts.]

[And now, because it's good to keep Chris on his toes, Riddick makes his slow way over to ambush him halfway there. Lying in wait will let him conserve his energy stores. Sitting very still for a while? He can do that right now.]

Surprise-spam

[mistconduct]

[Chris needs this port more than he can possibly say; this last week's worn hard on him, and half his support group seems to have been death-tolling or were otherwise in the infirmary. So as he walks through the Barge on his way to meet Riddick, he's already packed and ready to go, a backpack slung over his shoulder. It's like being a normal teenager again]

[megamind]

You want me to put you and yours up while I'm out handling hotels-and-kennels before the party starts? Since you're tolling and all, I can do the fiddly bits so you can skip straight to relaxing.

Surprise-spam

[with_my_teacup]

[Oh fuck is the kid already here? It seems like he's barely had time to find a blind spot and melt into it. ...he thinks like a cranky old man.

He slips quietly out of his corner, missing all his speed and most of his grace, but still managing to stay quiet. Show no weakness, after all. He gets as close as he can behind Chris, says conversationally-]

Looks like you're prepared.

[with_my_teacup]

That'd be fucking amazing, actually. Somewhere high up? Preferably that can be bribed about animals, don't know if Selina's willing to leave the babies on board for four days.

Surprise-spam

[mistconduct]

[Even months later, it's still so, so stupidly easy to surprise Chris. As Riddick speaks, Chris jumps about a mile and a half, heart pounding as he hits the wall opposite. He twists around, looking at the man in wounded disbelief]

Jesus fucking christ, Riddick! You fucking asshole!

[deadliestviper]

Got 'em. They're yours.

Spam

[with_my_teacup]

What, the blind deathtolling guy? Why are you pressed?

[Yeah, he really is. He digs out his card.]

[with_my_teacup]

You're an angel, B. The kind with a sword.

Spam

[mistconduct]

I should punch you in your stupid half-dead face. Asshole, what are you doing? Last I checked this isn't Assassin's Creed.

[deadliestviper]

Flatterer.

Just don't ask me where they came from.

Re: Spam

[with_my_teacup]

I was just saying hey. [Deadpan]

You willing to grab me a shirt while you're out? Everything I've got is black and I could use something reflective. Which means white, don't get cute.

[with_my_teacup]

Mm, I'm too tired to be curious. You get along with Selina, right, you wanna hit the city with is? If you don't have plans.

Spam

[mistconduct]

You were sneaking. That was sneaking. Prick.


Got it. White. With a little unicorn on it.

Spam

[with_my_teacup]

I could make a unicorn work.

[deadliestviper]

Still under the weather?

Yeah, she's a doll. My plans are still undecided but I'd love to tag along for awhile.

Spam

[mistconduct]

Unicorns all the way down it is.


Card. Gimmie.

[with_my_teacup]

Three days into the toll is a terrible time for a port.

I'ma be playing tourist, buying shit legal, and you're welcome to lean on my card.

Spam

[with_my_teacup]

[He flips the card between his fingers, and holds it out. ]

I'll be right where we get off the barge.

Spam

[mistconduct]

[Chris plucks the card from Riddick, looking it over with deep satisfaction. Financial independence? Yes, please]

Okay. I'm getting you sunscreen too. That big bald head of yours is going to fry like an egg.