VIDEO ✍ 004

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[Inspector Javert is looking very different these days. He's dressed in a modest, somewhat battered trench coat and suit. A pair of sunglasses hangs from his breast pocket, and his hair has been cropped short. Gone is the nineteenth century fashion and tied-back mess of gypsy hair. His arms are folded loosely across his chest.

He still retains an exceedingly calm air of authority as he makes his public address.]

Visitors and seasonal tourists: unplug your eyes and ears and hear this before you clog the bulletin networks with your panic.

In lieu of the travel agencies, congratulations. You have entered Somarium, the merry city of dreams, of your own choice, whether you are aware of it or not. Unfortunately our exit mechanisms are currently [the corner of his mouth subtly twitches] out of service, and until our lab rats finish their tinkering you will remain in the city. You will be kept posted on any changes in status.

For now, find lodgings with a respectable hotel and remain patient. Should you have any concerns, direct your questions to Chief Inspector Javert or other members of the police.

Comments

[scientize.livejournal.com]

Lab rats, dear?

[Though her slender eyebrow arches and there is a hint of a frown on her face when she first replies, the woman gets the feeling he's only said it to get a rise out of her. Naomi forces a grin.]

I did such a good job with your hair.

[chose-death.livejournal.com]

Yes. You may know a few.

[He gives a small frown and subconsciously runs his hand through his hair. There's certainly a lot less... Well... He snorts.]

It is lighter in the head. [Eyebrow] I would have preferred an actual barber.

[scientize.livejournal.com]

That's a funny thing to say considering how often your arrest rate depends on the information researchers can provide you with.

[She frowns with him. Considering how difficult it was to maneuver around him while he was drugged, she's rather proud of her work.] It's mostly even. What else do you want?

[chose-death.livejournal.com]

Yes, indeed, I did find it amusing.

[Slight smirk]

'Mostly even' is not entirely even. [eyeroll] It is a massacre. I will have to trim shorter.

[scientize.livejournal.com]

Stop exaggerating. You've never cared about your appearance before.

I did a fine job.

[chose-death.livejournal.com]

[At that, Javert stares intently at Naomi. Slowly, he draws his sunglasses out of his pocket and places them over his eyes.

That is what he really thinks about his appearance, Naomi. Anything that needs to be said is said with that one action.

Really.]

If my head were lopsided. [he says it lightly, dear. He's joking.] Then it would be commendably straight work.

[scientize.livejournal.com]

[At the small hint of humor, the woman's childish pout fades.]

Commendably. [She repeats, smiling. After finally taking action against the mess that was her husband's hair, she feels very satisfied.] What a compliment coming from you. Thank you.