5 ☭ VIDEO + TEXT | OPEN TO BOTH COURTS + SEELIE LOCK

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[ on january 11, the humming of the macarena comes to a sudden and abrupt halt. it's with a hiss of a snake and the sight of a tongue in the very corner of the camera, it's clear luke isn't holding his locket. it's martha who is, but she doesn't make a sound as a little red fox curls into luke's neck and licks his jaw. she's rowdy and restless, but luke tries to smooth her hackles a little with his fingers stroking her fur. as for the man himself, he looks a little tired. ]

[ his voice is quiet, ] Uh, hey guys. [ the fox in his arms nudges him hard on the jaw. ] Woah, hey, calm down.

Look, I need to make this quick. It's getting colder. I'm not really great at knitting, but — Can anyone help me out here? She needs something to keep her from shivering.

I promised someone I'd take care of her. And — [ he meant it when he'd vowed to the black shuck he'd honour his deceased friend. and that even means doing this. ] Yeah, I'm going to need more than one pair of socks and a scarf. We can work out a trade, if you're not willing to knit for free.

[ the fox settles against him, closing her eyes. there's a quiet hiss of ask from martha. ] And if you can knit two long stockings — [ the camera shakes and luke rolls his eyes. ] And maybe four or so ear muffs — I'd be grateful.

[ and though it appears as though luke's wanting to get off his locket as soon as possible with the fox resting against him, it's all an act. encrypting a text for seelie only, he dictates his own audition advertisement for the seers of the court. please note: this advertisement lacks the extravagance of his cow advert from a few days prior. it doesn't help he has a fox that won't leave him alone in his hands. ]

( SEELIE )

THE DRABWURLD'S NEXT TOP SUPER SEER!

Are you a Seer looking for work? Want to see the Drabwurld through the eyes of High-King Ridire? Think you're strong enough for mind-numbing pain and bright, vibrant colours?

Well, maybe this is the job you've been waiting for!

The Drabwurld's Seer Agency is currently looking for a Seer strong enough to be able to handle the sight of High-King Ridire. It's a glimpse into the future anyone would die for.

ONLY SERIOUS CANDIDATES APPLY WITHIN!

Just drop your name and your qualifications, and we'll see if Tyra chooses you.

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define "seer"

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SEER: A special person who can see the past and future flicker right before their eyes. Kind of like a movie trailer, even with all the red herrings, bad music, bad fonts, and bad acting.

Usually does not express this in a badly written haiku.

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i'm a banshee. sometimes i have precognitive dreams and visions, and i can hear things on a supernatural frequency that no one else can hear.

i'm not sure that counts. but it might be helpful.

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[ aren't banshees ladies of hades' domain? he probably would've gotten a nicer mother-in-law if he went for one of them. ]

Woman of the barrows.

As pessimistic as I am, I don't think death's the primary focus of Ridire's gaze. If anything, could be a great porno.

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( porno. he's talking about porno. if he could see her, he might worry her eyes were going to roll right from her head. )

ridire's gaze, or death? choose carefully, these answers might render you permanently judged.

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[ he's not really going to bother picking a or b when he can choose c. he doesn't care about what other people think of him. ]

You have seen who he's married to, right?

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( #ehstealslightninganddoesntafraidofanything )

yes. but mingling that with death and porn doesn't exactly earn you a sanity badge

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We're all a little crazy around here.

Pretty sure it goes hand in hand if you've ever seen them canoodle on the throne.

[ and then magically tie his shoes to trip him up and make him look uncool in front of his future bride. ]

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i think necrophilia probably takes the cake though

ew. thanks but no thanks.

( good job breakin' it, hero )

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Pretty sure I'm not the necro here, Banshee.

But Solais is pretty smokin'. You gotta admit, she's hot. You can tell me; I'll keep your secret.

[ there's a 99% chance luke may be having too much fun with this. just a slight chance. ]

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i'm not attracted to the bodies i find. gross.

if you're into that kind of thing, i guess she probably is. but um. no.

( lydia martin is being trolled and has no idea: the musical. )