video | un: CherylBombshell

[sweetwater]

[ Cheryl is sick. despite that, she's done her hair and makeup and dressed herself in a red silk robe. a lot of effort went into her appearance, but it does little to hide the fact that she's unwell. she looks tired. at home she was a pro at snapchat, and she holds the camera out at arms length. all that's missing is the puppy filter! ]

By now you've all heard of the great tragedy that's befallen us. I was caught right in the middle of everything, an innocent bystander in someone's very cruel plan to shake us all to the core. I don't scare easily and I don't wilt, but I could use your help in this trying time.

First: obviously i am confined to bed until I recover. You can entertain me by chatting with me and telling me your stories. Make sure they aren't boring.

And secondly: If you're able-bodied, perhaps you can avenge me. [ she pauses. smiles. ] Us. It's the right thing to do.

[ and as she ends the video: ] Hashtag Olympia Strong. [ yes, that's right. hashtag. this is Cheryl Blossom, after all. ]

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TEXT | un: beaker

[webdesigned]

youre awake already?

( he really, really, really meant to get home before she did... whoops. )

[sweetwater]

I woke up early and couldn't fall back asleep.

video | un: fairchild

[obstinance]

Hey.

[ the only reason clary has opted for video is for that brief familiarity they share. attaching her face to the username for cheryl is important, even if clary looks a little more ragged. understandable, considering she's barely slowed in seeking out what information she could, but her surroundings make it clear she's taken a reprieve from it in her apartment. ]

I would say you look pretty good for being out of commission. [ aside from the weariness, but mentioning that isn't polite or kind in the least. ] But I think the only story I can share for you is someone with a bomb that clearly had a vendetta against redheads.

[ both clary and cheryl in the initial blast? a coincidence, but the point still stands. ]

[sweetwater]

[ she smiles. it's nice to see a familiar face. ] Interesting theory. Something in their past that makes them hate redheads? Or perhaps the classic jealousy angle?

voice | un; a.2

[atwo]

What is a hashtag?

[ asking the real questions here. ]

voice

[sweetwater]

As in Twitter? Instagram? [ her tone says duh ]

text | un: tentacleTherapist

[knitpick]

[Rose is also sick. That's not why she sticks with text, though. This is just a habit she has no particular desire or reason to break.]

What sort of stories do you like?
I might have a tale or two in me.

[sweetwater]

Ones with a happy ending.

un: valiant | video

[illuminescent]

[Lucy looks exhausted; her hair is not done and she has no makeup on, but what can you do.]

What manner of story would you like?

[sweetwater]

[ well we can't all use our spare time getting dolled up for attention. ]

Do you know any stories about siblings?

un: real_life_actual_king

[tummyflowers]

You can rest assured I will avenge you. [I mean, besides Richard thinking both he AND Tad Cooper were sick, she's basically the only one he really knows that's dealing with this.] As a sworn member of the Royal Guard, I fully intend to hunt down the ones responsible for this and bring them... hashtag justice.

[He doesn't understand hashtag, but it seems cool.]

[sweetwater]

[ she. is. delighted. Cheryl brightens. ] Thank you. I'm honored by your bravery.

[ and he gets extra points for using hashtag correctly. ]

encrypted video; un: chirq

[jensaarai]

What the karking hell is a hashtag?

[Important things first, obviously.]

[sweetwater]

[ she scowls at him. ] Everyone knows what a hashtag is.

un: stormsend

[bruxisms]

And who are you to make such demands of those attempting to work to locate a cure? If you still draw breath, you do not need "avenging".

[ perhaps he should soften his words for a girl. however, Stannis has never been one for social graces. ]

Is "Hashtag Olympia Strong" meant to be your house words?

[sweetwater]

[ WOW RUDE, OLD DUDE. ] I could die. You don't know that.

[ she rolls her eyes at his question. ] No, it's what people say when something tragic happens a community and, unfortunately for us, Olympia is our community.

voice; un: ironborn

[reek]

Hashtag shut up, get your ass off of the network, and stop making demands.

[ ...Yeah, he has no idea what a hashtag is, but he's already out here working his ass out and he doesn't need some rando making demands of him. Sorry, Cheryl. ]

[sweetwater]

[ that is not the kind of response she was expecting. she sounds irritated. ]

And who are you to speak to me that way?

video; un: labyrinths

[buildindreemz]

You're not confined to bed, get a grip, haven't you ever had the flu before?

[ Ariadne is also sick, also tired, and not in the mood to put up with anyone whining and feeling sorry for themselves. ]

[sweetwater]

I am in bed and this is where I've been for days, doing my best to conserve my energy. This isn't an ordinary flu, we don't know what might happen to anyone who isn't cautious.

[ give her a break, she's seventeen. her life is at least 60% drama. ]

[Video] un: kale

[kaleorbekaled]

Um...I'm going to do my best to try to find the people responsible. I don't know why anyone would do something like that.

[sweetwater]

[ it's nice to see that someone else understands how serious the issue at hand is. ] It's horrible, isn't it? Some people are truly evil.

text; un: j. grey

[greyate]

[ Jean can't help rolling her eyes at this... whole thing. She feels sorry for Cheryl being sick but come on. ]

"Avenge"? Don't you think that's a bit dramatic? You're sick but you're okay.

[sweetwater]

I have had a very trying year.

video; un: blake

[jettisons]

[Hashtags? That's so 2017. Get with the times, Cheryl.]

And how exactly do you want us to avenge you?

[sweetwater]

[ ugggh why are you wasting her time with stupid questions, dude?? Cheryl sighs, exasperated. ]

If you're unable to come up with a single way to find justice for those of us who were harmed, then you aren't the right person for the job. Maybe you can roll bandages or refill water for the real heroes.

text | un: EUSFORD

[eusford]

You're trying real hard not to seem selfish.
Were you an actress back home?

[sweetwater]

No, but I'm only seventeen. I could have been anything.

video | un: princess.mipha

[fisherwife]

[This all seems a touch dramatic and Mipha finds herself more amused than purely sympathetic.]

Please take care. Illnesses aren't my specialty, but everyone is working hard to find a cure.

[In the meantime:] What kind of story would you like? I'm sure others have already given you a couple, so if you're interested in a different type I will do my best to oblige.

[sweetwater]

[ amusing people is better than being scolded, so she'll take it. ]

Tell me what your home is like. What do you miss the most?

video | un: Priorly

[priorly]

[Able bodied. Sweet, summer child. So this post is - a lot, but Prior is never anything but impressed by queens, and there's at least a princess in the making, here. That robe? The contouring? Nothing short of fabulous. So he turns on the camera.

He looks sick, too. Much in the same way she does: a little run down, a little pale. Too thin. PJs with little pink flowers on them don't quite match her effort with the robe, but at some point even the fabulous learn comfort is key. There's a fluffy yellow cardigan in shot, too.]

My, you have a flair for this, but half the people here are from something out of arthurian legend. If they don't follow, tell them you're offering your colors to the boldest of knights.

[sweetwater]

[ there's a confused pause as she he speaks, and then her face lights up. Cheryl is legitimately thrilled. ]

You're the guy who looks like Peter! [ and Peter didn't want her help finding him! joke's on Peter, honestly. ] And you're so sweet. I like you already. My signature colors are black and red, of course.

video; un: eproghuefgdzptrrw

[vorrutyer]

Ah, stories. I do love a good story. How risque do you want it, mon champignon?

[sweetwater]

[ she winks. ] Consider it all on the table.