luministi | ◌ 013 ◌ Games and worry

[When the CAT turns on, Fuu doesn't even notice because she's playing a crane game with an intense look of concentration upon her face. Nearly buried amid the adorable stuffed figures that fill the machine is a brown schoolbag, which Fuu is clearly aiming for.]

[The claw snags one of the handles of the bag, the crane moves up, and Fuu gives a small cry of happiness as her bag is deposited in the chute.]

At last. Thought I'd never get it. --Oh, and another one of these?

[Taking up her bag and the two coins she looks left and right. She then moves over to another game, this one with a pincushion nestled among the toys. Fuu tilts her head thoughtfully.]

It was Miss Sophie who lost the pincushion, right...

[Figuring that she wouldn't know how to play the game to get her item back, Fuu tries to start the game with her CAT so that she can retrieve the pincushion for her. But it won't work.]

What--?

[Moving down the line she tries a couple other machines. None work.]

Oh, I see. That's just mean.

Well, everyone, it seems that my CAT is on, so you just saw it. Apparently we must each come enjoy this arcade that the Mayor told us about.

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[Later, a message private to Verita, in text]
Miss Verita, something happened, didn't it? Please message back when you can, and... hang in there.

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Yes, there is something here that looks just like that. It's yours?

Yes, actually! That's my sonic screwdriver, by the way.

I'm glad that it's here!
'Sonic screwdriver'? Because it's from the future, I bet it does more than drive screws!

[And she looks at it again through the glass. She doesn't see anything that looks quite like a regular screwdriver end...]

Well, to be fair, I only did remake that one a few years ago. It was only made of advanced technology which doesn't always mean future, even though it does to most people.

[Had to read that over a couple times.]

Well, I'm one of those people, then! I hope I can see what it does sometime.

I'm sorry that I can't retrieve it for you, but I'm sure you'll do just fine at the game.

Don't worry, it's a common misconception. Many people make it.

And don't apologise either. I haven't played one of those games since the last time I was in Japan. I'm looking forward to it! But I've got to ask, Fuu...how many times did you have to play that game to retrieve your belongings?

Seven.
...I like games, but I'm not very good at UFO catcher.

Why do you ask?

Fuu, this is very serious. Has anything about you changed?

[When the Doctor says that it's serious, you sit up and listen.]

[As the video starts Fuu is glancing around the room.]
I don't see any mirrors so I can't see myself but... changed? Do I look different?

[She looks at her hands and looks down as she wiggles her toes, and then realizes that something is quite wrong with her legs. Tentatively she reaches to touch what should be skin but...]

Fe-felt? Oh, oh, oh--- What?
[She crumples to the ground, running her hands down her legs in shock. They have changed to felt.]
Doctor? Doctor-- what is happening to me?

[She's heard about horror movies like this. She hates horror movies. And this is reality. Full-on panic is setting in.]

[ooc: and have a mun who was conveniently forgetting that losing the game was the same as the doors for a while there. *headdesk*
Besides the legs she is also far lighter than normal, her eyes are a touch bigger, and her hair is flat and well on it's way to being completely felt.
Fuu's on her way to looking like this (http://www.kanegon.com/ufo/plush/mno/mkr-fuu.jpg). (At least the glasses aren't stuck to her face. Yet.)]

[he switches his messaging to video too--but so far, he doesn't look any different. (then again, it's difficult to tell with the patch of synthetic hair existing on the back of his head...) his expression falls when he sees her, and even more so when he hears the distress in her voice.]

[gently, but firmly] This is just another one of their tricks, Fuu. You'll be all right.

[The CAT video turning on catches a sliver of her attention away from her legs. Still numbly running her hands along them, she looks desperately at the Doctor. She can't help her voice shaking with shock and fear.]

A t-trick? Like weather or na-nanobots or lost m-memories? But this--

[She draws her knees up to her chest, and resting her head against her knees so that her face is hidden she tries to take deep breaths.
It's not a wound. It doesn't even hurt. Her healing magic once again will be of no use. Without moving her head she faintly whispers to herself:]

This is freakish. Like this, I can't-- How can I--

Worse than all of those, but it is a trick. It's got to be. How else would we all be able to keep on living otherwise?

[softly] Just be careful how many doors you go in. Don't make any unnecessary trips.

...
You're right, I'm still alive.

[Fuu takes a deep breath and lifts her head, her face resolute but fear lingers in her eyes. A touch of a smile comes to the edge of her lips. It sounded like he'd tried answering her whispers, but that hadn't been what she'd meant.]

I won't. And... if I get any questions I don't understand, would you mind terribly if I called on you?

[he smiles back] I wouldn't mind at all.

Good luck, Fuu.

Thank you. And, to you too.

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