1 [Accidental Video]

[nexmosnonlucror]

[There is a rather ungainly thud as a figure lands, hard, on the ground. Pale trembling fingers sink into the soil to push the boy -- no more than sixteen -- onto his hands and knees. He is breathing heavily, a thin sheen of sweat covering his handsome face -- but that glint in his eyes shows a tremendous amount of life.

Thin lips purse together as the boy lifts his head, black hair falling into his eyes as he forces himself to look around his surroundings. One hand is curled around a thin piece of wood -- thirteen inches long, made of yew, to those that are truly paying attention -- and the boy pushes himself back to sit on his heels, laying the wand in the palm of his hand, dark eyes fixated upon it as he whispers:]

Point Me.

[The wand does not move. There is the slightest twitch in his cheek as the teenager hisses it again:]

Point --

[But from behind the teenager, there is a louder hiss -- a snarl, actually -- and Tom Marvolo Riddle twists his body around to stare at quite the large rabbit, which is baring his teeth towards the teenager in question. His eyes narrow and he raises his wand quickly, flicking it slightly with his right wrist.

But, again, nothing happens.

Tom's grip tightens on his wand and, this time, he adds the incantation, and with each spell, his voice becomes more and more of a feral snarl.]

Relashio! Stupefy! Impedimenta!

[The rabbit lunges. Tom instinctively lashes out with a hand, slamming his wand against the side of the animal, before diving for a rock -- which he brings squarely down upon the skull, killing the creature instantly.

The movements have Tom gasping for breath, though, and a pale hand presses against his chest, and he hisses:]

What did they do to me? Where is it, where is my --

[And his body convulses as he doubles over, arms finding his midsection as he retches.]

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[defending]

[ WOW WHAT THE FUCK - ] Hey.

Hey! Oh my - god! What is wrong with you?

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[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

Quite a few things, none of which are your concern.

[It's a soft hiss as Tom quivers, trying to get rid of the pain. He had been expecting some backlash from completing the ritual, but this -- losing his magic -- ]

But should you insist... I am currently in an abandoned city when I should be at the school...a rabid creature just attacked me and --

[Tom finally looks up towards the PCD, before his eyes narrow slightly in confusion.]

... what is this?

[Video]

[homo-exanimus.livejournal.com]

Really now! How needlessly dramatic.

On your feet, before you make a mess of yourself.

[Video]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[His fingers are curling around the device now, to examine it. He flips it over -- you can only hear his uneven breathing -- before Tom figures out that this is some sort of Muggle... portable... phone.]

... this is impossible.

[It's a breathy whisper.]

[Video]

[exarmatio]

... are you alright?

[Video]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

No.

[Why are people talking to him? What is this thing? Where is he? Why is his magic gone?]

[Video]

[crux-ofmylife.livejournal.com]

[Fuck his life. He felt you come back. Could you go away again?]

There's a clinic if you're ill.

[Mild enough. Tom might not remember being here before.]

[Video]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

I do not require a clinic.

[Instantly, almost a hiss. Tom is quelling panic. Panic. Merlin, he hadn't felt panic in -- ever, where is his magic, why can't he cast spells, his chest feels like collapsing.]

What I require is knowledge of where I am and where the nearest telephone or train station is.

[Video]

[daath-vader.livejournal.com]

[Despite the violence in the scene, Ion is primarily concerned for the young man.]

Are you alright?

[Video]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[More people are concerned over the damn rabbit than they are him. And Tom has yet to see a familiar face. He feels caged. Trapped. Useless. Where is his magic? Where did it go?]

Obviously not.

[It's a quiet cough.]

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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ He's gonna humor the human. ]

Do not waste your time.

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[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[Finally -- someone to address the magical problem -- though Tom tenses, instantly, at the command, because -- ]

... what is happening?

[Video]

[leoncantdie.livejournal.com]

[Well, the reaction had made quite a bit of sense to Leon -- Though he is more than a little suspicious. This boy has magic, doesn't he? Those were incantations he'd tried, before resorting to physical violence. ...Still, the boy was ill, perhaps, and Leon wasn't cruel.]

Do you need assistance?

[Video]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[Tom seems to have figured out the PCD by now -- well, sort of. He's still astonished -- and the tiny curious part of him wants to know how in the hell it works -- but for now, he has more important matters at hand.]

I need a telephone. And a train.

[And his magic.]

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[medicatus.livejournal.com]

[She cringes a bit - the creature didn't have to die but then the words - they sound almost like magic. Morgana heard a few incantations during her life but -]

Calm down - it will not work. But it will come back. They told me those sorts of things happen. It will calm back.

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[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

...

[This woman knows about magic. Or, at least, Tom faintly corrects himself, knows something is wrong. He could be another crazy individual screaming Latin phrases at a rabbit -- or the woman could recognize this for what it truly is. Incantations. Spellwork.

She doesn't look like anyone he knows. Useless. Or perhaps not.]

When.

[Video]

[soulcontracts.livejournal.com]

[Johannes isn't even looking at the PCD. He does, however, look vaguely affronted by Tom's display.]

Oh, I hope you're at least planning on eating it.

[Video]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[...]

It is rabid, you unbelievable fool --

[But whatever else Tom was going to say is interrupted by a violent spasm.]

[lostwoutmyblogr.livejournal.com]

Tom! Control yourself.

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

Rather easy when none of it is working --

[It's a harsh hiss, but then, faintly, something else clicks in his head, and Tom stares into the camera, suspicious.]

-- you know my --

[But Tom hisses to himself as his fingers press into his ribs. It hurts.]

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[callinblueskies.livejournal.com]

[ Rin normally would have reacted very poorly to what Tom just did, but with living in Adstring for the last few months as he had, he'd come to grasp an idea of cruelty and survival with these situations.

He'll wince at the rabbit falling but when Tom crumples he reacts. ]

Hey-! Are you okay???

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[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

Quite obviously not --

[So many stupid questions, so many people, so many people Tom does not know -- ]

[Video]

[moralitycat.livejournal.com]

[She shrieks a bit at the killer bunny and its subsequent death, but it's quick and stops after a moment.]

If you're trying to use magic, mister, it's not going to work right now.

...Are you going to be okay?

[Video]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

Do not yell --

[cgklhdgsh Tom has a splitting headache. But something else catches his attention and his eyes land on the PCD.]

You are a witch?

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[memoryshapesme.livejournal.com]

[ Not what he expected to see when scanning the PCD. Sure there were always a couple accidental videos of the wild life attacking... but the guy was sick. ]

You need medical help. [ He doesn't bother asking if he is okay. It was clear he was not. ] Has anyone shown up to help you get to the clinic?

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[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

Numerous individuals have come to my aide, none of which are needed nor warranted --

[Tom wants to go home.]

[Video]

[siriuslymagical.livejournal.com]

Well then, look who is back. Been a while since I've seen you last.

[Lalala Harry hasn't told him who he is yet...it'll happen in like five minutes.]

[Video]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

Fascinating, how everyone seems to know who I am, but no one will return the favor.

[He is being something of a bitch. He will make a public apology like... tomorrow.]

[Video]

[bookish-lioness.livejournal.com]

[Oh my God, what is this?! The only reason she's even replying is because she has no idea what pre-Voldie Tom looks like.]

Sir-....

Your magic isn't going to work just yet, as there's a stronger magic blocking it. You need rest. I can direct you to the clinic, or if you'd prefer being among other wizards, I can come meet you and bring a friend or two to help....

[Video]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[... it soothes Tom's anger, slightly, to hear that someone recognizes the spells for what they are. Wizards -- this girl -- ]

You are a student at the school?

[A gamble and one that Tom ordinarily would be ashamed to make, but goddammit, he needs to find the damn school.]

[Video]

[capuletnomore]

[Juliet watches in horror at the sight. Not so much for the violence done to the rabbit itself - clearly the gentleman is acting in self-defense - but because she has not seen one of the killer rabbits attack before.]

Good sir, are you all right? The rabbit - it did not injure you further?

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[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[Tom is forcing himself to stand.]

The rabbit did not get the opportunity to injure me further, my lady.

[Is he being patronizing? Yes. Yes, he is.]

[wingsandwill.livejournal.com]

You are in another dimension and, as you have discovered, all abilities beyond those of normal humans are blocked as of now. However, they should return eventually.

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

So I have been told.

[He is viciously angry. Everyone is telling him the same ways, but not how to fix it. He needs his magic. That is who he is. Dammit.]

[snarkypotions]

_{[Oh buggering shit. He rather, well perhaps not 'enjoyed', but appreciated life here more when you weren't here.]}

Mr. Riddle, kindly pull yourself together.

_{[Yes, he knows that he's going to pay for that later, but appearances need to be kept up.]}

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[Another individual who knows his name -- but this is different. Mister Riddle? It almost sounds like -- ]

Professor.

[It's a reflex, nothing more -- an instinctive response from someone who is forcing himself to stay away from unconsciousness.]

[law-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[Oh, he recognizes you.]

I assume the others have gotten around to telling you what's going on?

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[So many people do, it's not fair. 8(]

An alternate dimension run by spirits.

/not really here!

[whyfearsome.livejournal.com]

[ Has read all the unfiltered video and audio messages and knows who this is. Will now panic and hide forever. ]

/HE SEES YOU

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[But Draco, Tom wants to be your friend.]

[onnicomprensivo.livejournal.com]

[ OH MY GOD, HE JUST- CHECKS THE NETWORK AND THEN THERE'S A- was that a rabbit?! HE'S PRETTY SURE IT WAS. But not like any rabbit he's ever seen and then you- WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU SAYING, WOW- and then BASHES THE CREATURE'S HEAD IN WITH A ROCK?! ]

[ WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON IN THIS PLACE. ]

Eeeek!! What the heck is going on in this place?!

oh my god that was the best tag ever

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

Are you through panicking?

[huntressrip.livejournal.com]

[Rip can't help but snicker a little.]

You need to learn to to defend yourzelf better.

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

I believe I did a sufficient job.

[The rabbit is dead, isn't it. 8(]

[bunny_flower]

Tom-san, any power you might has for now been stripped form you by the Animus. they will be back, but we do not know when.

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[Why in the hell does everyone know who he is -- ]

... how long have they been absent?

[ff_red_turk]

[Well, well, look who's back.]

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

[Miss me? 8)]

[waverly-wiz.livejournal.com]

[Alex notices another wand user. Hm! The more wizards, the better, right?]

Calm down, Sparky. You'll get your powers back. Jeez!

[nexmosnonlucror.livejournal.com]

My name is Tom, not Sparky.