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[knockthemdead]

[For the sake of dramatic effect, Kravitz waits until the video starts to transform into his skeletal form.]

I shall keep this brief.

While I hold no doubt that they can take care of themselves, consider this a warning all the same. Do not attack Lup or Taako. If you hold any intentions of caving to an unknown, foolish entity, do not so much as touch a hair on their heads. Do not look in their general vicinity.

If you so much as try, I will come for you. I will destroy you. Completely.

[While the words might be amusing to some, his empty eyes show no sign of anything but a deadly- hah!- seriousness. The video, short as promised, ends here.]

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[restinglichface]

Well this is embarrassing.

[Lup makes a vague gesture up to her own skeletal face.]

One of us will need to change.

[knockthemdead]

[He didn't expect her to take it seriously. Doing his best to bury his very real anger, Kravitz puts on a light-hearted tone.]

Yikes. Can't have anyone catching wind of this faux pas, can we?

[In an instant, he's a real boy with flesh and hair and all that fun stuff again.]

Better?

[restinglichface]

Not as pretty as me when I've got skin, but it'll do.

[And legally Kravitz is not allowed to argue with her because her and Taako have the same face. If he does, he goes to jail immediately.]

Soo, you know Taako and I are like the most accomplished wizards of all time, right?

[knockthemdead]

[A very valid point. As much as Kravitz certainly doesn't think himself hideous or anything, Taako is on another level. And Lup! Well! Shares that face!]

You know, I'm fairly certain I know where this conversation is going, but I'll allow it to- to play out. Yes, I do, Lup. Please continue. Why do you ask?

[restinglichface]

Also, just reminding you, I'm currently like, super dead.

[In case he needs the reminder.]

Which means the sentiment is sweet and all, but try not to worry too hard about us. We're more than capable of crushing anyone who tries anything. We've been fighting our whole lives, this is nothing.

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[pocketspa]

[Oh my god. He fuckin-- he saw Taako's name on a hitlist and just came out here and did this. And not just his. He asked for Lup too, made sure to actually take note how important she was to him.

What the fuck. How is he so nice. What the hell!!!]

Babe.

That's gay.

[knockthemdead]

[If he knew Taako's idea of a 'nice' boyfriend is one who generally just gives a shit about his and his family's well being, Kravitz would be in an uproar.]

I suppose that would accurately describe it, yes.

...Although I was shooting for a little bit closer to threatening.

[He looks a little flustered at being called out like this.]

[pocketspa]

[Listen, Kravitz, don't even be mad here. Taako's the shitty boyfriend in this situation. He only seeks out people who don't care on purpose, so he doesn't get into this Emotional Gauntlet. Except now he's in hell and he's not even complaining.]

I mean, pretty sure there'll be other people who're scared. Y'know, people who, uh, care about skeletons or whatever? But I'm pretty sure I'm the most immune person to that shit at this point.

[knockthemdead]

[He’ll consider himself very fortunate in that regard.]

Yes, well, that’s - that’s fair. I would hope so.

...You know, we’re going to have to talk about your sister being a lich once we get out of here. I’m quite happy to set it aside for the moment while we have more pressing issues at hand, but...

[hellosirs]

Good speech, sir, that was very spooky and intimidating!

[ Thumbs up! ]

[knockthemdead]

[He did encourage Angus to not be afraid of him. So this is, actually, not so much frustrating as it is endearing.

...Even if he hopes other people's reactions this post are quite different.]

I'll take your word for it. I trust you're keeping your nose out of this mess?

[hellosirs]

Well, I want to help if I can, but I haven't had my name put on a hit list, if that's what you mean.

[knockthemdead]

I- well, not exactly, but that's a good start, yes.

I would advise you to not make your opinions on the Null public, if you wish to keep it that way.

[Why is he tossing out advice to this child. He doesn't!!! Know!!! Don't ask.]

[so_dark_a_road]

[ Laughing. ] I do love a well-worded threat! Even if it's aimed at me. Which in this case, it's not.

I support you 100%.

Oh, and the skeletal part is really good use of illustration! [ Joke. He can see that it's a physical transformation, not just a technical trick. ]

[knockthemdead]

[Fuck. Another person laughing at him.]

I... thank you. I think. [He sighs. He's giving up, at this point.] You're not even a little intimidated? Just a tad? A smidgen?

[so_dark_a_road]

[ Well, maybe a little. But mostly, he's laughing with him. ]

Not intimidated, not even a little. But if I were one of those people who intended harm to Lup or Taako, I might be!

I'm one of Lup's friends, by the way. I haven't yet met Taaako. You seem very concerned about them, and I applaud you for your efforts to protect them.

[knockthemdead]

[You know what...? He'll take it.]

I suppose that is as good as I can hope for, at this point.

You are... very kind to say so. As I have been reminded countless times, they could no doubt protect themselves, but... I feel compelled to do so all the same.

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[weedbgon]

[ POPCORN DOT GIF ]

Oh yeah, he'll do it big time! I'm qualified to know! Lay that intimidation on, buddy, you've got this.

[ Look. Sometimes Merle likes not being the only tryhard in the squad. ]

[knockthemdead]

[He doesn't even know why exactly, but Merle acting psyched up is psyching him up. Tryhards 4 lyfe.]

Yes I will! Big time! Absolutely!

[What the fuck, the accent is slipping out. Krav is sounding more British by the second. Is this the anger??? Maybe he just has a lot of energy he needs to work out of his system??]

If you think you've seen intimidating- you, you imagine a gigantic golem made of very smashy rock! Who is also the grim reaper! And very pissed off!

i love kravitz so Much

[weedbgon]

[ holy shit merle forgot about the accent. he's dying. ]

Oh, you're pullin' out all the stops! All right! Assassins beware, he tried to turn me into a crystal and murder me one time! Very deadly.

[knockthemdead]

[yeah that's not stopping any time soon ok]

And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for those pesky souls! [Ah. Unintentional Scooby Doo villian ref. It's fine. Running with it.] But there, uh, there aren't any of those here! So you'd better watch out!

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[storyseeker]

I think they'd probably blow up anyone who tried something. But that's really sweet of you to look out for them.

[knockthemdead]

I'm certain you're right. [He smiles to himself.] But I, uh, thank you? It feels strange to accept a compliment about that.

So you're friends with Taako and Lup, presumably?

[storyseeker]

More or less. [Taako's on her shit list at the moment.] I know Lup better. Are you from the same world as them?

[knockthemdead]

I am, yes.

[There's a weird moment of hesitation, empty air where it feels like Kravitz is going to say more, but doesn't. Is it considered rude or bragging to talk about your relationship status with someone unprompted? He doesn't know.]

I have... known Taako longer, but the safety of them both means a great deal to me.