alois trancy (
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sirenspull2012-11-19 03:34 pm
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[The video is moving, when it comes on; it's being set aside. It blurs past legs (and torn stockings, a sock slid down a calf, and raspberried bruises), the owner of which seems to be sitting on a curb. When it's settled, it's clear the NV's been nestled in grass, so there are a couple of blades poking into view. But across the way is what's important: a family of small ducks waddling round a fountain. People are walking all around - you can hear them, their chatters and leather toe taps - and children are pulled away from the birds' paths by the quick hands of their mothers. Not many people are leisurely.
Alois' voice is, though, when he speaks.]
Someone from home, come and fetch me, will you? Bring handkerchiefs, and I want to stop for an ice cream come before we go back.
[There's a great sniff, which sounds a little gruesome. In the camera's peripheral, his foot shifts.]
Here is what I learned today, for those who might be none the wiser. I don't think the concept of defending anyone or anything is really real. I think, when it comes down to it, we see something we don't like so we get pissed off.
It's the truth, but it sounds a lot less pure than saying you're defending justice or friends or your good causes, huh?
[He laughs, too, the sound a little biting. A spray of shredded lettuce leaves arches over the camera, and flutters down a little ways a way. Some ducks start to talk and come clamoring for it. Alois shuts off his NV.]
Alois' voice is, though, when he speaks.]
Someone from home, come and fetch me, will you? Bring handkerchiefs, and I want to stop for an ice cream come before we go back.
[There's a great sniff, which sounds a little gruesome. In the camera's peripheral, his foot shifts.]
Here is what I learned today, for those who might be none the wiser. I don't think the concept of defending anyone or anything is really real. I think, when it comes down to it, we see something we don't like so we get pissed off.
It's the truth, but it sounds a lot less pure than saying you're defending justice or friends or your good causes, huh?
[He laughs, too, the sound a little biting. A spray of shredded lettuce leaves arches over the camera, and flutters down a little ways a way. Some ducks start to talk and come clamoring for it. Alois shuts off his NV.]
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I won't fall over! And if you want someone to drive you around then call Reim directly next time! Be more grateful!
[But this lecture is delivered as quietly as he dares so that he doesn't risk jostling him, just as he's asked.]
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[Normal conversations during normal situations.]
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...There's no reason for me to learn how to drive one of those things.
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[Glancing back over his shoulder.]
Have you stopped bleeding yet?
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What was the fight about?
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Fucking awful twats with fucking awful [muffled against Gil's shoulder] and no one even gives an inch of shit about it, everyone walks round like [muffled against Gil's shoulder] till there's feathers and whatnot and what are they, dogs? Are they ugly mangy cats? People like that are [muffled against Gil's shoulder] and I'd rather kick their skulls in for a good reason than any of this stones at ducks rot, it's stupid. [HUFF!]
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They were throwing stones at the ducks?
[Is he right?!]
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And that was worth getting into a fight over?
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You know they would have done that to her? And not thought a thing of it?
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Alois...
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[His voice lowers.]
I wanted to break their hands.
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[Because if they did, then Gilbert would be the one to break their hands without a second thought.]
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[Wait.]
Your hand or their hand?
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[Oh god, how much blood is he going to have to clean out of these clothes.]
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[Sobbing internally. Why this.]
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—I've always thought you're pretty good, you know. Thank you for fetching me.
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[Gilbert's lecture is nothing compared to the one that your fiance will give, Alois.]
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[That's... easily... the most nervous laugh he's ever given in front of Gil. Let's pretend it didn't happen.]
Say, you don't think he'd pie me when I've a bloody nose...?
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Not even he could be that cruel. I don't think...
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