>> 'Cause we all know nobody ever dies twice

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ The first thing to note is that Angela is at the Astral Pub, sitting on a barstool.

The second thing to note that that she doesn't really look like Angela. Well, all right, the purple hair and the pointed ears and the face and the figure are the same. But she's not dressed like Angela-- in fact, she's wearing a gray pantsuit straight out of Depression Era New York, a matching tie threaded loosely through the collar of her blouse.

The third thing to note is that she's got a drink in her hand, which she's stirring with one finger. She's had an interesting past hour and is a bit deep in thought. So lurkers, stalkers, and creepy quiet people, she's not going to notice you until you say or do something. :I ]

(( Experiment staaaaaart~ ))

Comments

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ Little smile. ] Heya, Dino.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

...Visiting Firo again? [Because he's pretty sure she doesn't have clothes like that in her world]

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

You could say that. The Twins thought it'd be real juicy to go stickin' me in as a mob dame. Wearing iron and everything.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

[Takes him a couple of seconds to sort through the slang.] They turned you Mafia? Why would they...?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

Not just that, I got a history there, too. The whole shebang. Everyone knows me and I know them, though don't ask me how. There's even this picture, wish I'd brought it, it's got Firo and me and the whole gang, I must be a good year younger in it.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

[Is rather bothered by the thought of Angela in the Mafia] So as far as Firo's world is concerned, you've always been there?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

S'what I'm thinking. Got enough clout to have two goons shadowing me, anyway, talking like I'm their nanny. Might have more, too. That and the memories of stuff that happened with different people over years and years. I know they ain't real, but man do they feel it when you're right there, talking to them, or smiling on the street.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't want to think of her in that life at all] So you have vivid memories of...what was suppose to have happened to you?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

It's... well, on one end, I know I don't know someone, right? But then on the other, I know their name, I know how I feel about them, where I know them from, and as they talk to me, more stuff pops up, and I can keep talking to them, and sometimes stuff just comes out. Like the slang. And the accent. It's just... happening.

I'm gettin' to see New York like Firo sees it. It's... It's kinda keen, actually.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

...What kind of memories do you have concerning the Mafia?

I guess because it's your 'home' in that world. You're used to it.

[immortalmistake.livejournal.com]

[AND AT THIS INOPPORTUNE MOMENT, FIRO APPEARS! Flushed from the cold and holding a picture frame.] It's just like you said! Aces. Is this that picture?

[And then he notices Dino.] Oh, hi.

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

I don't really know until I see the p--

[ Sup Firo. Angela smiles a bit, then stands to brush the rain out of his hair. ] Jiminy Christmas, Firo, didn't you take an umbrella? You're gonna have a cough like a lunger if you keep that up.

[ Oh yes, the picture! She takes it from Firo. ] This is it. [ She'll be showing it to Dino now, evidence that she was somehow at Firo's birthday, her arm slung around his neck. ] Whacky, isn't it?

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

[Has a rather neutral expression as he looks at the picture] Yeah, 'whacky'. Firo, aside from everyone thinking Angela is suppose to belong there, has there been any changes in your world?

[immortalmistake.livejournal.com]

[Equally neutral expression.] Still snows in Central Park, still monsters everywhere. Not much's changed.

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

Haven't noticed anything different outside of me, either. [ She leans back on the bar, propping her elbows on the surface. She dangles one leg, unaware of all the testosterone floating through the air. ]

I'm probably it. Hope so, anyway. The idea of Riesz or Mother drilling some big bruno for whatever reason gives me the willies.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

[Still has a very neutral expression] So this experiment seems to be focused on you Angela, even if it involves Firo's world. Since I assume Firo is unaffected, unless... [Turns to Firo] Do you have new memories too?

[immortalmistake.livejournal.com]

Got a few. [Twitch of a smile] Like that rag. [He nods at the picture.] And when we grifted together, couple times. Nearly got nabbed by the coppers once. But they don't feel right, like they're just oil on water.

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

That one cop nearly filled you full of daylight, if Luck hadn't tripped him up... [ She states, then blinks a few times, rubbing her forehead. ] They're a bit like dreams that come back. One moment you've got nothing, the next it all fits.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

So they decided to slip you into Firo's world for some reason, and decided give you enough memories to make the transition as easy as possible. I suppose we should be grateful this appears to be one of their tamer experiments. [It sounds like he's trying to convince himself of that]

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

It's... a lot better than some things I can think of. One that I'm prepared, two that it's Firo's world and not someone's I don't know.

[ She tips her head to Dino a little, frowning. ] But, Dino... You look like this's diggin' at you more than some trip-for-biscuits experiment usually would.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

[Still has that neutral expression on his face] ...I'm not thrilled about you being dumped into the Mafia.

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

[ She smiles, reaching over to place a hand on his cheek. ] Don't you go worrying 'bout me, it's not like I got dropped into a hotsquat. Firo'll make sure I'm all right. For once it seems like I got somethin' pretty tame, might not go like eggs in coffee, but it'll go how it needs to.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

[Isn't meeting her eyes] But Mafia Angela...do you know what that means? What you might have to do? Even with Firo there to look after you, you'll end up facing things you shouldn't have to.

[immortalmistake.livejournal.com]

She's already faced things she shouldn't have to. Faces 'em all the time. Or you think I can't take care of her?

[witchmaker.livejournal.com]

That's-- [ Angela's about to say something, but hello, Firo's words have triggered some new memories and she's busy absorbing them. ]