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[what_he_needs]

[It was an accident. Entirely the fault of the small, green eyed kitten that Wonderland had gifted him via his brother. He was not usually so careless, but he had become lax in his behaviors, and less than diligent when it came to his communication device. His pet had played with the device, turning it on. The feed records and broadcasts for hours.

Around three a.m. Saturday morning, Wonderland will be blessed cursed with a startling vision displayed across their devices. Wings out, stretching them, Michael walks past the screen. He's not dressed, but, fortunately, the screen was angled just right that only from his abdomen up will be visible. He sits in the middle of his room - now the top of his head can be seen - legs folded under him, and begins to meditate.

An hour passes.

Then three more.

He remains still the entire time, eyes closed and focused.

Twenty minutes longer, and the feed cuts out; the cat, aptly named Cat, hits the button again and turns off the device.

When the feed begins again, Michael is dressed, and is standing by the window, looking out. He does this, then sits again and meditates another hour without much movement before deciding to sit on the edge of his bed and begin to whittle. It's a hobby, random in nature, that he'd taken up to pass the time. He has a small collection of carvings piled up on a table in his room.

After another hour, wood shavings flying as he cuts into the soft block with a small knife, Michael looks up to see his cat playing with the device. He stands, and goes to pick it up. Sighing, and realizing it's recording, he turns it off.

Wonderland has just been subjected to the longest, and most dry, look into the daily habits of an archangel.]

Mass text sent out later that day;

I apologize for the video.

Comments

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[sorta_cinderella]

You wouldn't last long as a Reality TV star.

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[what_he_needs]

I don't think anyone would want that, which is just as well. I do regret the transmission.

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[sorta_cinderella]

Actually, compared to the mayhem this place inflicts on us, a dose of peace and normalcy is rather welcome.

[low_key_angel]

[Really? Meditating and carving? Clearly Gabriel needs to visit Michael more often - and not just for the physical fun they've had in the past. When the text comes in, it's in a bright and colorful font, leaving little doubt who it came from]

Pretty sure I've seen paint dry that's been just about as entertaining.

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[what_he_needs]

[The font amuses Michael, almost as much as the angel who sent the message.]

Whittling is a good way to pass the time. You should try it.

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[low_key_angel]

If you're not careful, you're going to turn into the crazy cat lady of the mansion.

Sure you can't at least carve something dirty? ;)

[markedbyfate]

Videos. The cat turned the camera on twice.

[ He hesitates before sending a second reply. ]

You meditate with your wings out?

[what_he_needs]

She didn't mean to do it.

Not often. Only when the purpose of the meditation is meant to connect me with that side of myself.

[markedbyfate]

I wasn't saying she did.

What do you mean, connect with that side of yourself?

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[abelmedic]

[Have one of the local doctors, smirking ruefully at the mass text.]

Well, I figured it was a misfire or an art film. It's kind of a relief to see it's actually the former.

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[what_he_needs]

Yes, it was an unfortunate accident. And, while the appeal of certain art has always eluded me, I do not think many would want to watch my video by choice.

[He's not embarrassed, but he's not ready to show his face yet.]

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[causeforfaith]

I'm starting to wonder if you've got a social life outside your cat

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[what_he_needs]

I do.

[He doesn't.]

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[onlyhomemade]

[Gabriel had checked back periodically throughout the day to see if the video was recording. Longest, most boring activities broadcast to everyone over several hours span. When the text is sent he comes back with a video message.]

You really shouldn't be carving in your bed, it's like eating chips or crackers, getting crumbs, or in your case shavings, all over the sheets.

[He shakes his head.]

I feel as though I've failed you as a brother if your life is so utterly dull.

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[what_he_needs]

We have infinite time here to do nothing, Gabriel.

[Which is unfortunate, but other than training and enjoying the company of a few, he doesn't have much to occupy himself.]

It's not so dull all the time.

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[first_demon]

Quite a show, darling. Is there a reason you decided to share?

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[what_he_needs]

Lilith. It wasn't on purpose, but it wasn't the worst thing I could have shared over the network.

[Certainly not the most revealing.]

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[adamyoung]

[Adam's eyes look a little glazed over.]

You're really, really, really, really, really, really boring.

[Ah, the honesty of youth. Although he really should have learned some social graces by now, he just chooses not to use them much.]

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[what_he_needs]

Did you watch the entire recording?

[Poor kid.]

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[malefice]

[ Well of course Michael's favourite witch is pinged by this. Bare flesh and wings, this was made for kol tbh. ]

So you're taking my advice with the wings?

[ He meditates, there's nothing odd to him about that. ]

Do they help you focus being out?

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[what_he_needs]

It was good advice. And it isn't often someone says they are beautiful.

[It was a fond remembrance, Kaleb's comments on his wings.]

It doesn't effect one way or the other really. I just wanted to get a feel for them, see if I'd want them out.

[Text]

[lightgunhustler]

Kind of makes you think twice about going pantsless even behind closed doors now, doesn't it?

[Text]

[what_he_needs]

It does. Though, it wasn't the worst thing that I could have aired doing.

[He's certain of that.]

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[notready]

You do that all the time when you're alone?

[ Someone's amused. ]

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[what_he_needs]

Not all of the time. But, more recently I do.

[Michael's more amused now than he'd been when it'd first happened.]