Once the Honeymoon is Over... [Video]

[oathshackledbird]

[The face on the camera is tired, the look in Diarmuid's eyes making it clear that the source of his weariness isn't physical, but mental and emotional as it so often has been since he arrived here.]

Has anyone see my brother?  Ah...you probaly know him better as Lancer.  I know he is still in the tower because his belongings are here and his name is still on the door, but I cannot find him anywhere and I have looked.  Those who know my skills know quickly I can do that.

I am worried because I just remembered something he said to Jason a while back.  He said he would volunteer for his next experiement and since this is Jason's month in charge and so many others have gone missing, I fear for what that means for him.

If anyone has seen him in the last few days, will you please let me know?

[Diarmuid pauses a moment, suddenly looking a lot more uneasy.]

Also, I want to apologize to all the people who were affected by my curse about week ago or got caught up in everything that was going on.  For those who don't know, I carry a curse that forces the women who see my face to fall in love with me.  It has been mostly inactive in this place but for some reason during the end of March and the beginning of April it flared back to life affecting both men and women.  Unfortunately, I have never been able to tell when it is active and when it is not so far too many people were affected before I knew what was going on.

I...do not know why this happened.  It has gone inactive again and I think by this time all those affected should have had the effects wear off.  If not, take the knowledge that your strange feelings are caused by something outside of you and focus on that...

[Suddenly, he turns away from the screen as if someone has tugged on his arm, which they have.  When he speaks his voice is quieter and directed at whoever is standing just off camera.]

Tony, just a moment, okay?  I will play with you then.

[Diarmuid turns back to the camera, quiet for a moment as if he is collecting his thoughts and then continues where he left off.]

Focusing on the fact that your feelings are not your own will help you overcome the effects sooner.  It is not something that worked that well during my first life, but there is a very strong pattern of it working here...

[There is a sudden scuffling behind Diarmuid and he is yanked away from the camera.  The scuffling continues as his voice drifts back toward the terminal.]

Tony!  Tony wait!  I'm not done...

Gah!  Does anyone know how to stop an alien abduction?



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(OOC: Diarmuid's responses will come a few hours later when he has given Tony the attention that the little gray alien seems to want so badly.)

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[chevalier_mal_fet]

[The image of Lancelot's face seems to flicker reservedly to life.]

I have not seen your Brother, Diarmuid ua Duibhine. But if there is a sign of him to be found, I will endeavor to search it out when I wander nightly.

[oathshackledbird]

[When Diarmuid replies, he seems to be having trouble meeting Lancelot's eyes.]

After all that has happened, I would ask you not to trouble yourself on my behalf, but if he is in danger, I cannot do that. Please forgive me my rudeness, Sir Lancelot, but finding him is the most important thing right now.

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[Lancelot chivalrously, and resolutely, declines to comment on the (as he considers them) non-essential parts of Diarmuid's answer. He inclines his head slightly in agreement.]

If I discover word of your Brother, Diarmuid ua Duibhine, you shall hear of it right soon.

[With these words, and a swirl of Black Mist, the video feed terminates as Lancelot demanifests.]

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[Some while later, the Mist returns, resolving itself into Lancelot as the feed is reinitiated. The man himself seems not a little concerned, though in Lancelot this is a subtle thing.]

Alas, I have not seen any sign of Cu Chulainn or heard any word of him that you have not already had. I can find no trace, and think your fears my not be unfounded.

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[blackwitch]

Wha-t? [ Hey, Diarmuid, missed her? Probably not, but Evatrice takes the chance to bother him all the same, a wide grin on her face as she stares. ]

You're saying people fell in love with you..? Must have been nice, huh, having all those people after you!

[ She can tell he didn't like it - hence why she's even bringing it up to begin with. ]

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[oathshackledbird]

[He almost doesn't reply to her, but as soon as Diarmuid realizes she probably expects that, he focuses himself determined to answer. His eyes are narrowed and annoyed, but his voice is calm.]

Nice? It was hardly nice. Love should be felt and given of one's free will, not because of a curse. And it should never cause people so much needless pain.

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[proteusmoon]

[ Oh, someone is rather worried now. ]

Diarmuid? Diarmuid!

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[oathshackledbird]

[When Diarmuid is finally able to get back to her, he smiles and actually manages to look a little less tired than before.]

I'm all right, Cecil. Please don't worry. Tony is a...friend of a friend. An...odd kind of child of sorts. She doesn't mean any harm, but like a child she doesn't have much patience either.

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[spaghettiinmysoul]

I-I-I hear they're allergic to wa-wa-water! Try givin' him a bath!

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[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid gives the odd...man a look. He's started to get used to some of the weird people who have been brought to the tower, but this one...]

Please calm down, Sir. It's all right. That message came off more serious than it should have. All she wanted to do was play, but she doesn't like to wait.

[iamthewhitevoid]

Yours is a curse I would not wish on anyone.

[oathshackledbird]

Thank you, Sir. I would not wish it on another either.

[Diarmuid bows his head to him.]

My name is Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, First Warrior of the Fianna. I don't believe we have met. Might I ask your name?

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[angramaintsu]

Ah, so you took it upon yourself to give me what I have given you. Is that it?

[ Guess who doesn't take that apology fondly? Someone completely irrelevant to it OOPS. ]

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[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid gives Rin a confused look.]

Rin? Is something wrong? I don't understand...

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[frilliance]

You still haven't found him? [That.....does not sound good. Edgeworth has seen Jason at that meeting in February. From what he's found out, it doesn't sound good.]

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[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid shakes his head, worry on his face.]

I have not. I know you are good at gathering information. Have you found anything about him or any of the others who have disappeared?

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[fionnuisce]

You can't find him? That's not good...

I'd ask what the hell you're doing with an alien, but there's probably more important things to think about.

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[oathshackledbird]

Ah...she is a...friend of a friend of mine. As odd as it may sound, I believe she is being affected by my curse. However, unlike the others she is showing no signs of recovering. I'm not sure what to do since she's not really human...

[Diarmuid rubs at the back of his head and upset look on his face.]

Waver....I'm very worry. I know he meant well volunteering so others wouldn't have to suffer, but he is already unsteady from everything that...happened. And Jason is worse than most. He hates him for good reason...

[An unsteady note enters Diarmuid's voice.]

What I am suppose to do? How can I help him if I can't find him?

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[alephbet]

He volunteered?

[That sounds incredibly dumb.]

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[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid shuts his eyes and nods.]

It was a foolish promise made in the heat of emotion. He wants to help others so much...to spare them as much pain as possible, but this isn't the way. Nothing will be accomplished like this...

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[idkworldruler]

So long as you don't let the alien use an anal probe, then you will be fine.

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[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid turns bright red when he gets this text.]

I have been told that she is mostly harmless without her ship which she fortunately does not have here.

[hellacious]

did something happen?
cause I don't remember anything happening


[Translation: please dear god never bring that up again.]

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid smiles gently at her words.]

Please don't worry, I'm fine. Tony just wanted to play. Unfortunately, much like a child she doesn't want to wait once she decides she wants to do something.

How are you doing? Feeling better?

[He really wants to ask if she is feeling normal again, but he's not sure how much she wants to talk about what happened while she was under his curse's spell.]

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[clumsyjesus]

[It took a while for her to respond but Colette realised that she had to say something. She owed this man an apology.]

I'm sorry....about what I did...I should have been more careful.

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[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid gives her a gentle smile and shakes his head.]

Is this still about the dishes, Lady Colette? You really have nothing to be sorry for. It was my pleasure to help you out.