24th Slay [Video] But I'm a Supergirl and Supergirls don't cry

[whattingawhat]

[The video clicks on to Buffy lying on the couch with a blanket pulled up to her chin. She's got her arms wrapped a stuffed pig that's not Mr. Gordo but a close enough replica. Her eyes and nose are red. She looks absolutely miserable. On the coffee table in front of her, there is an assortment of kleenex, cough drops, cough medicine, aspirin, teapot and cup.]

Not funny, City. Slayers. Don't. Get. Sick.

P.S I hate you.

Comments

[Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

You're sick too? Everyone seems to be getting sick today. Not me though -- yet. Ohmigod I totally just jinxed myself.

Need something?

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

Yes [Note that this is said in much the tone of a sulky three year old]

There's hand sanitizer over there. You should probably bathe in it.

Re: [Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

I just washed my hands. So what do you need? Orange juice?

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

Half OJ, half grapefruit juice. Like Mom used to make? Please.

[Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

Half OJ, half grapefruit juice coming right up. This has to be a curse, right?

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

I hope so. Curse stuff will be over by midnight. [Miserable thy name is Buffy]

[Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

[Dawn walks into her room a few minutes later. She holds out a glass of juice to Buffy.]

Maybe you should take a few days off from the arena to get better.

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

[Buffy nods sulkily and takes the juice. She takes a long sip of it before placing it on the coffee table] I'm not scheduled to fight for a couple of days anyway but I think I'll lay off training too.

[Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

Still training? [That surprises her, and might give her a little bit of hope too.] Really? What for?

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

The arena is dangerous if I don't stay on my toes. [Tip top shape just in case]

[Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

Oh, I thought they were just -- old hat monster of the week types. You're usually pretty good with those no matter what.

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

At first they were but when the arena figured out I was pretty good with those no matter what, they upped the odds. No one wants to bet on a sure thing because the odds get eeny and then the bets don't make money.

[Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

Oh. Do the Deities run the arena?

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

I don't think so? At least I've never seen that they run it.

[Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

So who are you working for then.

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

A lady in a suit. She's nice enough. Everyone calls her Ma'am. I don't know if she has a name but she's not a deity or any sort of vampire that I can tell.

[ooc: As far as I can tell the arena is run by an NPC. It used to be run by a player with a female character]

[Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

And she has control of these monsters? That sounds a little -- right? That sounds a little -- Come on, you know I'm right.

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

No. I'm pretty sure they get hunted, captured and caged so they can turn them loose on us like rabid dogs.

[Voice]

[the-dawnster.livejournal.com]

[Dawn looks like she has a wonderful idea.]

You could be on their hunting crew. You're good at that!

Re: [Voice]

[whattingawhat.livejournal.com]

Maybe. [Buffy nods at that.] I'm really okay with my job right now. It pays the rent, buys the shoes, the coffee and keeps us in mostly food.