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out of element

[when was his last mission to Atlantica again? But finding yourself suddenly half-fish means there isn't any time for thinking in details. It's either sink. Or swim.

Axel, however, is doing neither. He's merely leaning back against the pool wall while he studies his new tail - one that happens to resemble that of a lionfish with its striped crimson scales and sharp webbed spines, some of which also extend from his forearms. After a moment, he sighs in frustration and glances up at the ceiling.

He hates this form and all the memories it brings with it. Why? Let's just say being the only one who couldn't use his powers while on said missions wasn't a very fun experience.]

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[stare]

First Demyx, then you. Don't tell me your Other was a merman too.

[this is new.]

Nope. Didn't have one, actually.

Still able to use your powers?

[a lift of the hand and look, there's a small dark fireball being tossed up in the air, where it promptly explodes into violet-black sparks. It's very reflective of his mood, really.]

Looks like it.

Ah, well. Look on the bright side. You're not alone?

[keeping away from the edge of the pool. she can't swim. :/]

Yeah, but I'd take being able to walk over this any day.

Speaking of, did ya pass by the kitchen on your way here?

Why'd you ask?

Can't exactly check up on my work from here, y'know.

[because setting someone on fire is definitely considered work. :|]

...well, I did smell something burning. Cross between flesh and those barbecued squid Lexaeus used to serve back home-- wait, was that your handiwork?

Heh. Yeah, guess it was. Thanks for brightening up my day, Nami.

Uh, sure. But next time you barbecue something, try not to set the entire kitchen on fire, okay?

I'll keep that in mind.

[against an opposite wall, though resting at the floor of the pool - looking ridiculously bored; chewing his fingers and staring off into space, towards the surface, occasionally repositioning his fin with a swish]

[notices something stir in the water, raises eyebrows and glances up to see the end of Axel's tail]

[sits up, eyes wide] No. Way.

[pushes off to get a better look - yeah, this is definitely...]

[grabs the wall and pulls himself out of the water and up to Axel's height]

[stares at him for a minute - blinks]

...Well. [smiles, trying to hold back amusement]

Well, it seems to have, uh, backfired, wouldn't you say? [grin]

[did you know fins are great for splashing people with?]

Minor detour, that's all.

[laughs] Not exactly what I'd call minor...

[splashes him right back as he swims around to his other side, looking him over]

'Hottest thing with fins I've ever seen, anyway. That should at least count for something.

Hmm. The spiney-things, though... The spiney-things are worrying. [taps chin]

[looks up in thought] No... the spiney-things could be the least of our worries.

Something tells me Vanessa's going to be less than sympathetic when it comes to changing us back. [looks at him with an eyebrow arched - 'what did you do to her?' is implied.]

[brushes the water from his hair as he responds to that implied question with an innocent look]

I didn't do anything to her. Not my fault if things catch on fire when the air's too hot.

[expected something like that - makes an are-you-kidding-me face and rolls his eyes] Axel!

Now she's really going to hate me - us. Last thing I feel like dealing with.

And now what are we supposed to do, hold a sign? "Will work for feet?" "Need legs - please help"?

...I've never felt as helpless in the water as I do now. [crosses arms and looks rather pouty.]

Edited 2008-09-01 15:05 (UTC)

I'm not exactly overjoyed by this either, Dem.

[back to counting the number of tiles on the ceili - ]

[now there's an idea. If portals still work, if his fire powers still work, then...

He glances over at Demyx with a smirk.]

Who said she has to like us to change us back?

[still pouting, though his eyes wandering to Axel]

[looks up] Huh?

[mutters] Ohh, not that look. What are you thinking?

[snaps his fingers. Two Assassin Nobodies slink up from the floor and undulate around, waiting for orders.

This is painfully obvious for him, but there's really not much scheming you can do when you're desperate like this.]

[watches] Okaay... So you want us changed back by... force.

...Right.

M'nooot sure that's the best plan... but I'll run with it. [and a band of three Dancers join the Assassins]

[leans against the wall next to Axel, careful to avoid the spines] Is there anything else to this grand scheme I should know about?

[his look could almost be called deeply offended, if it wasn't for that grin]

Not really. They're just there for persuasion.

[to the Assassins:] Find her and bring her here.

[the one nearest to Axel inclines its head and heads off, followed by the other one - both slithering in and out of the floor like it's water.]

Uh... 'Kay. [watches the Assassins leave, looks at the Dancers] You guys stay put until they come back, okay?

[seems rather uneasy, glances over at Axel] Sorry... about all this.
Everything's just turned into a lot of trouble... and I know how much you hate water. [slinking down against the wall, deeper into the water, feeling responsible - and the last thing he wants to see right now is a livid, toasty Ursula]

Edited 2008-09-01 17:50 (UTC)

I think I might've gotten used to it a little.

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