say it ain't so (video)

[livemoore]

[ When Liv appears on the screen, she's in a nice off-white sweater with a hint of gold sparkle to it, full face of makeup and nervously smiling. She gives a wave, then lets out a breath she's been holding. ]

I have a confession. And some of you know. Some of you who know me don't know, and everyone else...

[ She pauses, looking down a little. Is this the right thing? Hell if she knows. It's not like she's in a place the size of Seattle. Maybe now's the time to just come clean. ]

The rest of you don't need to know but uh...at this point if someone found out by word of mouth I feel like it'd suck more, so.

My name is Liv. I've been living here since the summer. And...I'm a zombie.

[ She pauses for a beat. ]

Obviously from a different zombie world than the rest of you. I'll answer your questions now: Yes, I eat what you think I eat but the closet provides it for me. I only act like the maniac you'd expect when I'm hurt unexpectedly and then I'm super strong and just kind of...grunty. But I can help, I do help. I've saved people. I've died here. Yes, I'm technically dead right now, but I still look great?

I guess those are the hard-hitting questions. If you have any others I'll be here to answer them.

Please don't try to kill me. I'll just come back.

So I guess that's it. Now you all know, and I can breathe easier. Ish. Well, not breathe. Whatever, you know what I mean.

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[restinglichface]

[Well what do you know.

Lup had known all about her friend being dead, of course, that had been their initial shared interest, the thing that had brought them together. Two dead girls just trying to do their best around this shithole, looking to find enough reasons to keep living despite how deceased they technically were.

Zombie, though, that's a bit of a ride for her. It's a term Lup's all too familiar with. Her boyfriend's a necromancer, alright? She's seen Barry raise enough of the dead to know what they're like, shambling and wild and usually pretty smelly. But Liv's none of those things. She's vibrant and intelligent and full of so much more life than a lot of the living she's known around Wonderland. So it's easy to shove what the elf knows of zombies aside. Either way, she's on Liv's side to the end.]

Shit, babe. Layin' all the cards out there all at once, huh?

[It's honest and admirable, even if the elf can't imagine ever wanting to give up such a personal part of herself up to the entire Wonderland public. Liv's braver than she expected.]

For what it's worth, no one's gonna touch you. I'll roast anyone who even considers it.

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[livemoore]

Lup, I'm sorry, I really meant to tell you. I wanted to, I was going to, on New Year's Eve. But we were having so much fun and...maybe selfishly I just didn't want to risk losing that.

[ So maybe not so brave. But what Lup says means a to her and she clears her throat. There's no crying in zombie confessionals. ]

Thank you, so much for that. It's good to hear, and important to me.

[restinglichface]

You're such a dork, Liv. Like any of that matters.

[But the elf's accompanying eye roll holds a touch of fondness in the action, her mouth curled into a slightly softer, more genuine smile than usual.]

We're good, alright? Don't even question it.

[livemoore]

I may be a dork but I'd never want someone to think I lied to them on purpose.

[ And especially not someone she's become fast friends with. ]

So, anyway, hopefully, someone's an ass hat so I can watch you light them on fire or something.

[ Not really, but she does want to see that power in action sometime. ]

[restinglichface]

[Hey, as long as Liv doesn't erase people's memory of her, the other woman is pretty much golden. Lup's sure forgiven a lot more.]

Just say the word and their ass is grass. Elf's honor.

[livemoore]

You're the best. And now that the air is clear, feel like hanging out? My roommate disappeared. I think she'll be back, her stuff is still here, but right now I think it'd be nice to have some company. If you're up to it, no pressure.

[restinglichface]

Lemme just take a quick peek at my schedule-- Oh, look at that. Completely free. Who would'a guessed?

[She sticks her tongue out and laughs.]

Heck yeah, let's chill, bubbale. Your place or mine? Or do you wanna wander around the grounds and see what trouble we can get into?

[livemoore]

Let's wander so that if anyone screws with me I can see you in action. Meet down at the main entrance?

[restinglichface]

Already on my way.

Bee-tee-dubs, you ever wanna see me in action, say the word and I'll give you a free show. There's some space on the beach I like to throw fireballs around on, less chance of settin' the whole place on fire.

[livemoore]

Pretty sure we should go do that now. Wanna see what will happen if that guy who just told me he's definitely stocking up on weapons now actually does anything.

[restinglichface]

I want a name. And address. A list of weaknesses. Gimme everything you know.

[livemoore]

Seth, I think, but no beat on his last name. Residing somewhere in Wonderland. No clue what his weakness would be but he apparently super loves his guns.

[ No offense to Seth, but Liv's just gonna cover some bases here. ]

[restinglichface]

Seth. Got it. I'll look into it. Don't you worry about a thing, babe.

[time to pretend she has investigation skills]

[livemoore]

[ There's a little thrill of happiness at knowing she has someone actively looking out for her this way. ]

With you on the case? I'm not worried at all.

[restinglichface]

Good. I've got your back.

Now, meet me out front pronto and we'll go light some shit up.