[ Video ] 2: Pool of (Gilbert's!) Tears

[maddeninghatter]

[ This bright Sunday morning finds Gilbert Nightray sitting behind the wheel of a black jaguar convertible. ]

I'm realizing that I've been a rut, lately. All I do is look after my young master, fret about things uselessly, and work.

[ It isn't his car. ]

So I thought I'd go for a drive, reacquaint myself with the city. Would anyone care to join me? You could point out some things that I've been taking for granted.

[ In fact, he's never driven a car before. ]

I'd be happy to exchange a lift in exchange for a bit of tour guiding, what do you say?

[ Xerxes Break is "borrowing" Ciel Phantomhive's car and Gilbert's body. The feed ends with the sound of a powerful engine growwwwwwwwling to life! ]

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[maddeninghatter]

Nothing that hasn't happened before.

[ The slightest hint of wistfulness creeps into his tone. Immediately, however, he brightens. ]

I saaaaaay! Haven't you been following the news?

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[debtor]

[He pauses.

Thinking— oh. Along with everything else that's been going on, he seems to recall seeing posts from at least one or two people who had apparently been... in the wrong body?]

...Who are you?

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[maddeninghatter]

[ Break would grin, if the musculature of Gilbert's fretting, scowling face afforded such expressions. He manages a small smile. ]

I am Xerxes Break. You're an acquaintance of Mister Gilbert's, obviously. How do you know him?

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[debtor]

[Never mind that, there is a more pressing question!!]

Does this mean Gilbert is in your body? [Or are they both in that body or what HOW DOES THIS WORK.]

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[maddeninghatter]

My body? Dear me, I'd never allow such a--

[ Sudden SCREECH! The car spins 180 degrees and slides to a stop. "Gilbert's" eyes pop. He reaches out, desperately. ]

H-help me! I'm TRAPPED!

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[debtor]

[LWAHTAL;LAT—]

G-Gilbert!?

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[maddeninghatter]

Yes, it's me! I d-don't know what's happened!

[ There's a hunted look in his eyes. ]

Just... just l-listen to me, this is very important! I need you to--

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[maddeninghatter]

[ Break shakes his head suddenly, and blinks his eyes. He smiles, pleasantly. ]

Come again?

I didn't quite catch that.

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[debtor]

G-- [...That's not good.]

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[debtor]

[It also hits a bit too close to home. 10/10, Break!

ALLEN IS NOT GOING TO TAKE ANY CHANCES HERE. He gets up from wherever he'd been sitting, all business. His NV gets up also, the video camera apparently fluttering around his head.]

Where are you?

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[maddeninghatter]

Northern part of Sector 5, on the coast. Did you want a lift somewhere? ♥

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[debtor]

No, thank you.

[That is where he will start heading to!! ...From the other side of the city.]

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[maddeninghatter]

Well, well! Suit yoursel--

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[maddeninghatter]

H-HELLLLLLP!

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[maddeninghatter]

--f!

Cheeriooooooo~♪

[ VROOOM! ]

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[debtor]

[AGHGH FFFFINE]

--Yes, I want a lift!

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[maddeninghatter]

[ The wind - and sensual purring powerful engine noise is picking up. ]

No probleeeem!

Where do you live? And what's your name, I don't believe you told me before.

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[debtor]

Allen. Come to the Tower Apartments.

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[maddeninghatter]

Allen.

I'll be there in a jiffy!

[ You'll know he's arrived by the SCREECH of tires and flurry of honking. ]

[debtor]

[That was fast... And Allen is waiting outside! He comes to the car—

to the drivers side, opening Break's door, blocking the exit.]

Xerxes Break?

[maddeninghatter]

Hellooooo~♪

[ As broad a smile as he can manage, and a finger-wiggling wave! ]

[debtor]

[Allen is making considerably less effort to appear friendly.]

What are you doing with that body?

[maddeninghatter]

My, myyyyy~! You seem quite put out about something.

[debtor]

[WAITINGGG FOR AN ANSWER.]

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[maddeninghatter]

[ Just gonna smiiiiiile! ]

If you want a lift, you'll need to go 'round, and sit over--