Eighth Transformation [video/action if you can find him] [BACKDATED to evening on Christmas]

[exeggutorhead]

[When the video feed switches on, the camera situated near the floor. There is clearly a Pokemon filming this discreetly. A listener will be able to hear a piano being played; it's a slow, almost sad melody, but the player has clearly performed the piece countless times. However, said player is not yet in view, the camera-Pokemon choosing instead to pan around at the scenery. It's a somewhat musty, cluttered music shop from the looks of things. The owner is at the front counter listening, apparently having decided not to attend the festival. The camera finally turns towards the piano itself, revealing Envy as the musician. There are green earmuffs and a similar colored scarf around his neck, and under that one might catch a glint of gold chain. On the bench beside him lie a pair of black gloves, and some sort of colorful bauble is partially poking out of a coat pocket.]

[As for his expression, it's almost unreadable, although there's a look in his eyes that hints this music as something familiar and very old, although not dear. After a minute or two more, however, his fingers still. He's still looking right ahead at the blank place where a sheet of music would go, and an almost wry smirk briefly crosses his face before he mutters--]

Yeah, Leo. I can play something happy, if you want.

[The words don't so much sound as though he's lost it and has started talking to a voice in his head, but more like this is some sort of reliving of memory. He pauses to think for a moment, before starting into another song. As he plays this one, anyone still watching will catch sight of something very rare: Envy actually looks genuinely happy. No smirks or teasing grins, just a small smile. At the end of the song, the smile fades, and he closes the lid over the keys so that he can rest an elbow on it to prop up his chin. He looks a little frustrated with himself, a little wistful, and his next words are barely audible.]

Heh. Guess I really am pathetic sometimes.

[With the little concert over, the feed ends.]

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{Voice}

[used-glare.livejournal.com]

{She can't see that shake, Envy} Ah.

Four hundred years? You sound well. {Oh geeze explanation time} I am what's known as a Shinigami - a Soul Reaper. I live in the Spirit World, but often cross into the Living world to cleanse souls.

...and to destroy Hollows.

{Voice}

[exeggutorhead]

That sounds pretty important. What're Hollows?

Although since you're telling me, I can explain what I am too I guess. I'm a homunculus, what happens when some stupid alchemist tries to bring the dead back to life. Doesn't work very well. I don't do any jobs with souls or anything like that, though.

{Voice}

[used-glare.livejournal.com]

Hollows are... Corrupted human souls are the easiest way to put it. They're invisible to those who aren't souls or can sense spiritual energy, and they prey on other souls, absorbing or corrupting them in turn. My job is to cleanse them, so that they can either continue on to the Spirit Realm, or be dragged down to Hell.

A homunculus? I know one of those. Except she wasn't made by 'alchemy', and she has the same powers that I do... And then some. She's also rather robotic in her mannerisms.