VIDEO - 10th;

[fulminants]

Whoooooooo -- dragons!

[ There's the dizzying view that's evidently taken from someone flying at high speed, and making sharp swerves and wild loops. There are the dragons that come into view, some uncomfortably close before the camera pans out again just as quickly, and jets of fire that come jarringly close.

But then there's the Human Torch's face, fully aflame before he decides to use his prettier, non-fire face to address the video feed, turning the camera back to him. At least, just for a moment. He's grinning, evidently exhilarated and ready to do some damage. ]

Look at those things, pretty awesome, huh? Who knew that dragons really existed? [ He's flying higher, circling just above them, showing the audience the view (sorry, if you've got any sort of vertigo) before flipping back to himself. ] All right, all you flammable land pals, keep your hands and legs inside a safe building at all times, and stay away from windows. You don't want to be their freshly roasted appetizer!

And those of you who need some help, send a shout-out, and I'll come by. [ Then he starts to dive -- ] Now let's see if I can't make two of these bozos knock heads!

[ the feed cuts off. ]

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[promises_to_keep]

[Lea looks surprised for a good long moment, then busts out laughing.]

Now that is a neat trick, stranger. [He holds up one hand and summons a little tongue of flame, rolling it around on his knuckles.] I like to play with fire, too, but you seem to have taken this to a whole other level.

[fulminants]

Yeah?

[ Now Johnny's definitely interested. People with powers, man, they delight him. ] What can you do?

[ Show off some! ]

[promises_to_keep]

Nothing quite that fancy, admittedly, ah...

[The feed shifts a little as he gets to his feet and then he glances over his shoulder and makes a face.]

Er, hang on. This is probably more of an outdoor activity.

[The feed cuts for a moment. No sense freaking anyone out with Corridors just yet. He's really not sure how that would look on a video feed.

[About eight seconds later, the feed comes back and Lea is outside. He holds the phone at arm's length (how do I selfie?) and then holds up his other hand, hoping his new firebug buddy can see it. He summons up one of his chakrams, just out of thin air, nbd, spins it around in his hand, and then casually lights it on fire.]

I'm not so much for the setting myself on fire, but other stuff? That's fair game. [He turns the camera toward a nearby pile of rubble broken away from the Colosseum walls and then hurls the flaming chakram at it. The weapon slices neatly through the debris and returns to Lea's hand, leaving the pile smoldering.]

[fulminants]

Whoa! Dude!

[ Johnny's obviously delighted and amazed. ] Where'd you learn how to do that?

[promises_to_keep]

[He dismisses the chakram and turns the feed back to himself, pleased his new acquaintance seems impressed.]

Picked up some tricks at my old job. It was kind of a crappy job, all things considered, but I learned a few cool skills. And did a lot of traveling. So I guess it had its good points.

What about you? Who in the heck taught you how to set your whole... self on fire without, you know. Winding up extra crispy?

[fulminants]

Cosmic storm! [ But legit Johnny's impressed at the whole fire show, that was fiiiine. ] Seriously, what kind of job did you have that you could do something that awesome?

[promises_to_keep]

Cosmic storm? Like that's somebody's name? [He looks a little stumped, but not judgmental. Hey, he knows a guy named Goofy, for crying out loud.

[He grins a little then, wagging a finger.]

Ah, see... I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you, you understand.

[He's pretty obviously kidding, at least about that last part.]

[fulminants]

Nah, just a storm, in space.

[ It's kind of vague but he's pretty sure the jargon would put anyone to sleep. His brows raise in surprise. ]

Aw, c'mon! It must've been pretty cool!