watch me dance, I'm a puppet, you can almost see the strings

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

[This latest arrival is an unusual sight. This place certainly gets a lot of those, but this one is a little... Unique. It looks like an Axel. In fact, it may have been an Axel at one point. His hair, though, is green, and his face is painted white. Around his lips and tracing mottled scars that leave him with a permanent smile is red. Bright green eyes look sunken due to the black make-up around them, but they're flicking around actively, taking in these new surroundings.]

What is this~? Not what I was going for but neither an unwelcome diversion.

Goood evening, ladies and gentlemen...

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[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

[Sorry Jack, you made him laugh. He finds that funny.] Heheheh... Which one are you?

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

[that's not going to stop making him nervous anytime soon, but he'll try and keep his composure.] I'm Jack.

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

Jack... Do I scare you, Jack?

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

...To be quite frank you make me uneasy. [wringing his hands a bit again.]

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

Aww, Jack... There's nothing to be afraid of. We're all friends here. [Glances pointedly at Ten, as if challenging him to challenge that statement.]

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

...Promise you won't go killing any of us? [because that would make him feel better.

Ten's turning and facing the other way, now.]

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

[Nods.] I promise. I'd prefer to have a full suit, after all...

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

[oh good!] That's...nice of you. We are more efficient as a set, too.

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

Are you now? That's useful information. [hands on his hips] Anything else you think I should know?

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

About us? [thinks for a bit. ..ffft who is he kidding, he has no idea.] Is there anything you'd like to know?

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

[Steps back to assess them as a group, pursing his lips thoughtfully.] What are your limits?

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

Hm. As small cards we have less mobility than larger ones. Independently, I mean. We're also made of paper; it makes us pretty susceptible to damage from fire.

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

Fire... Fire. Hm. [Definitely makes a note of that. He can't be too careless with his bombs, then.] All right...

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

[not unless he wants one of them catching fire and screaming forever. which they would...not like to do, really.] Mhm. Anything else?

[it might be worth noting that now it's been promised he's not going to die, Jack is incredibly eager to please. it makes him feel better about himself.]

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

[Very good to know.] Mm, thanks Jack, I think that's enough for now.

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

[resident mister low-self-esteem, that Jack.] Okay then.

Well, uh, what do we...do now?

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

[Sorry, guys, Joker just shrugs.] Whatever you normally do? I'm gonna go explore, get a feel for the place. Gotta know what I'm getting myself into...

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

[don't worry, only Jack is a lost puppy. the others are just pleased they have a new wielder (I suppose? this is amazing) who isn't going to shave with them.] Alright! That sounds good. Er, see you around then!

[jokeraxel.livejournal.com]

[Oh god, most epic team up ever y/y?]

I'll come find you when I need you! [Waves, and turns on his heel to leave, a swing in his step. Oho, this is turning out to be an excellent diversion from Gotham's corrupted streets indeed.]

[upthesleeves.livejournal.com]

[so very, very Y]

Okay- have..fun! [w-waves. the cards will now spend some great deal of time discussing how this is much better than the Luxord they were previously involved with.

Ten is still bitter, deep down.]