halfnhalf | 004 - Action/Voice

[Action]

[Although Teddy didn't go on the draft, he knew plenty of friends who did. Once he was certain they were all accounted for, though some had gone through some heavy losses, he felt like he could relax a little. And with relaxation, it dawned on him that he hadn't really practiced his shifting ability in a while. Sure, there was his Hulkling form, but he knew that one. Knew it inside and out. What about others?

This is why he sits by the edge of the fountain, homework and pencil in hand, though he doesn't work so much as watch people over the top of the page. He's inconspicuous about it, as this is a hobby he's developed for some time now.

And when he's sure he's not in anyone's range of vision, he transforms, shifting into the form of the person he's got his eyes on. That's when he stops watching them and looks down at the body he's impersonating, just to study the shape, occasionally glancing up to make sure he has everything right. Even when the person's left, he still stays in that form for a few long moments before he shifts back, writing his answers in his homework once he's satisfied with the shape he's in.

Observe, learn, shift, hold. This is what he's learned over the years, though it's been a while since he's done this for selfless reasons. Just for practice, nothing more.]

[Voice]

[It's sunset and he's still outside, though he appears to be walking back home. There's just one thing on his mind, something that occurred to him while shifting.]

Anyone up for playing b-ball sometime? It's been way too long since I actually got to play against someone. Holograms just don't really cut it, you know?

[He would suggest football, but, well. When you've got the ability to possibly break someone in half with a good tackle, that probably isn't the best sport to go for.]

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Yeah! But it's actually called basketball. Heard of it?

Oh, yeah, I heard of that! I haven't tried it yet but I bet it's fun, right?

It's one of my favorites games to play. If you want, we can try it out later! I'm heading home right now, and it's kind of late, but we can try for tomorrow.

[Well, when he's not going to school, giving guitar lessons and practicing in the Danger Room.]

Okay! It's better to play in the daytime, right? So everything doesn't get dark.

[Obvious logic is the best logic!]

Actually, playing in the dark can be fun if you've got lights around the court. But yeah, I agree. Better if we can actually see what we're doing.

[And after a small pause:] Okay, so what's your name? I probably need to know it if I'm going to contact you tomorrow.

Yeah, if you've got lights then it's okay. It'd be fun to be able to see in the dark, wouldn't it? Then we could play whenever we want!

Oh right, I'm Florian! What's your name?

[He'll just kindly leave out the fact that Teddy can see in the dark, if he shifts his eyes enough for it.]

Florian? I'm Teddy. Nice to meet you.

We can talk more about this tomorrow, all right? I'll set up the court and everything. Maybe we can try night playing, too!

[wow cheater why can't florian have eyes like that...!]

Okay, Teddy! I'll be ready to play whenever you call!

[because you're not an awesome shapeshifter like he is bro!]

Got it.

[And late afternoon of the next day, a ping comes from Florian's journal. Once he opens it up, he'll get a message.]

Hey, Florian! This is Teddy. If you're ready to play, I'll be waiting at the Battledome for you.

[dear santanosso can you shift me into a shapeshifter--

By late afternoon he's almost forgotten about the whole basketball promise, but once he hears the message he's immediately up and running, leaping into the Battledome as if he's just won a race...which he did, because he was racing himself.]

Ta-dah~!!

[Teddy's in front of the computer, having already set up a setting reminiscent of a professional basketball court. Right now, he's got a basketball against his hip, and once Florian comes to a stop, he grins and bounces the ball a few times.]

Hey! Good to see you face to face. [He then passes him the ball - gently, seeing how he hasn't played before.] Ready to play?

[He catches the ball easily enough, bouncing up and down on his feet as he does so. He might not know how to play but he's definitely willing to learn.]

I'm ready when you are!

I've been ready since yesterday. Just follow me.

[But, well. He doesn't want this to be purely about basketball and nothing else. So, as Teddy walks, he looks sidelong at Florian with an easy smile.]

Actually, I think I've seen your brother in class. Ion? [Must be identical twins.]

Mmhm, that's right! We're brothers.

[He plays with the ball as he walks, bouncing it once, throwing it up in the air, bouncing it again, fumbling it--oops.]

That's what I thought. You two look alike.

[That's okay, Teddy's on it. He takes a step out to grab it, dribble it a few times in one hand, then pass it from behind his back to Florian once again.]

Do you go to school at all? [Teddy doesn't think he's seen him around, but... could be Ion, could be Florian.]

Like replicas!

[Because they are! Also: woooow you're good, Teddy. He offers a big smile after catching the ball again.]

I go to school, yeah. It's hard to pay attention though, I'd rather play outside.

[Though Teddy gives a hesitant little smile at Florian playing outside, it soon fades over the replica thing. Really, he's been in Luceti long enough that this shouldn't surprise him, but...]

Replicas? Wait, you mean like clones?

Clones...is that the same as replicas?

[He tilts his head in thought, contemplating it for a moment. The moment doesn't last long though before he shakes the thought out of his head.]

...We're brothers now though, so whichever we are doesn't really matter though, I think.

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