047. [accidental video]

[itsahotone]

[The narration apologizes for posting again so soon since the last time, but it couldn't be helped. Because you see, the other day's run-in with Tweedledee and Tweedledum has left Santana a little...unhinged. And not unhinged in the weirdly cheerful way she and Puck were for the glee club announcement, no.

Unhinged in the sense that she has barely left her room. The drawing she found on the beach after Christmas was brought out, stared at, crumpled up and tossed under her bed, then brought out and flattened out again. It's face down on her dresser now, because every time she looks at it, there's a twisty feeling in her gut and she hates it.

So there she is, playing a violent video game--oh, did we forget to mention? She finally caved and got the same games she so enjoyed kicking Tim's ass in out of the closet. Apparently the desperate urge to not think about Brittany means she allowed herself to think a little about Tim. Who knew?

Anyway, the point is, she doesn't notice the comm recording her bloodthirsty gaming action, but since she's looking for distractions, she won't care.]

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[epiccombo]

Hey Santana, since when do you play video games?

[Seriously, he never pegged her as the type, and he definitely hadn't pegged her as the type to play those games. Super Mario Brothers, definitely. But violent video games? No way.

Something or someone must have seriously pissed her off.]

[itsahotone]

[This narration is happy to say that they rechecked the old threads and couldn't find any mention of why she's so good at fighter games though it may have been later in the thread but I couldn't keep reading because sob my heart, so there's no headcanon messing up here.

ANYWAY, Santana barely reacts.]

Timothy.

[Best and most clear answer ever, right?]

[epiccombo]

[Well, this narration gives the other narration a hug and wishes they didn't have to leave for work in a few minutes.

Anyway, Puck just looks confused.]

So, uh, are we spouting off random names now?

[Totally. And his is the best response to that super clear answer.]

Who went and pissed you off?

[itsahotone]

[Now she pays a little more attention, with this-icon-face. You're welcome.]

I was answering your question. I played with Tim.

[epiccombo]

Well, how was I supposed to know that?

Whatever. You need someone to help with that ass-kicking?

[He's watching her play, realizing he kinda misses having a video game partner. Finn was cool, and so was Mercedes, but they're not around.]

[itsahotone]

Not my fault you apparently don't remember anyone. [Mutter mutter. As if Puck and Tim had ever spoken more than like, twice. Shh.

But she shrugs.]

Probably don't need help, but sure.

[epiccombo]

Come on, the dude and I talked like, once.

Okay, give me a second and I'll be right there.

[He's totally ready to get his game on.]

video;

[fataldetergency]

[ Oh! Oh, oh, games!

Guess who occasionally wears a mask while killing people and loooooooooves video games?

THAT'S RIGHT, THIS GIRL HERE!

...She's not one to invite herself though, so she will stick to watching for now.

And watching.

And watching. ]

[itsahotone]

[Oh yeah? Well guess who doesn't notice because they're too busy beating someone's ass down?]

Ugh, fuck you too, then!

[Okay, so it's not Santana. She lost that round. Stupid game.]

[fataldetergency]

[ Sawyer should probably do the polite and/or un-creepy thing and announce her presence.

...

...

...

Or just, you know, wait another round. ]

[itsahotone]

[Meanwhile, Santana's doing better in this round, and when she wins, she smiles as if she actually forgot all about her stupid emo troubles for a second. Yay!

...Maybe now she'll notice she's being watched.

.........Any second now.]

[fataldetergency]

[ Is Sawyer going to have to make an effort now? Well, all right then, let's give it a shot... ]

Hey. What are you... playing?

[itsahotone]

[After such a lovely long silence, a weird voice out of nowhere makes Santana jump a little. Damn you.]

Uh...Just a game. [Insert some title here because have we mentioned how much of a gamer I am not?] Why?

[video forever]

[akapeanut]

Are their boobs made out of Jello?

[OR IS IT]

[itsahotone]

[Santana jerks a little, but that's the only indication she gives that she was startled.]

That's the first thing you notice?

IT. YES?

[akapeanut]

Well, she definitely noticed. I mean, they were in her face when she did that kick.

/doubts your word

[itsahotone]

[THIS FACE, GEORGE.]

Whatever, I don't care. Now if you'll excuse me while I slaughter this loser...

[Which she does. Because she's awesome. BOOM.]

santana is the stalker

[akapeanut]

[Geez. She's more easily riled than usual.]

Something wrong?

that is a big fat lie

[itsahotone]

Why would anything be wrong? I'm having tons of fun.

[...To be fair, that is only partly sarcasm. She does like the games.]

[video]

[stealsluck]

[Vriska's in a vile mood too but oddly, the violence is soothing even if it's just her watching someone beat on virtual people. Mostly because she can enjoy it without getting in trouble for it]

Wow. I never thought humans would be able to come up with something so violent.

Re: [video]

[itsahotone]

[Santana glances over and does a nice, subtle little doubletake. Oh. It's one of those.]

Don't know much about humans then.

Re: [video]

[stealsluck]

I never took you as a race to know much about.

Re: [video]

[itsahotone]

[She shrugs a shoulder.]

What, there's no human history class in troll school?

[Wheeee, another win for her! In the game, I mean. That wasn't a metaphor.]

Re: [video]

[stealsluck]

Nope. Guess we just never thought it would be relevant or interesting enough to bother.

[Oh sure, she could point out the inherent logic fail in trolls being educated in a race that doesn't exist - or didn't at the time - but this way's more fun]

Re: [video]

[itsahotone]

Missed out on a lot of violence. [Like she cares.

She sets the controller down and stretches out her arms, taking a break from the violence.]

So which one are you?