The Bodyswap Post

[magicademymods]

The Bodyswap Post One: Nothing Wrong With Me In the blink of an eye, disaster strikes: disaster, in the form of a chaotic misassociation of minds and bodies. Everyone immediately blames Headmaster Birony. But for once, zaniness isn't her fault; a faulty spell has collapsed and sprawled across the campus like so much mayonnaise falling from an ice cream scoop, infused with powerful chaotic energies that make it so difficult to counteract. And so here you are: trapped in a body that is not yours. Something's Got To Give At the same time, the multicolored, feathered, amorphous blob monster has emerged without warning, lurching from its attenuated connections with the two innocent students who were used for its summonings into the light of day once more. As they promised, the faculty immediately springs into action, capturing the beast in an immense and convoluted magical cage, which it promptly squirts out of because it is now the size of a cantaloupe. In this form, the creature has no power beyond annoyance, and the staff are pretty distracted at the moment (Professor King, for example, is currently a frog), so catching it is low priority. Students are advised to be cautious around it, as it has a tendency to gnaw on things like homework, legs, buildings, and complicated spellwork. On the other hand, wouldn't catching it be worth some renown and recognition -- especially if you managed it in a body not your own? Push Me Again, This Is The End Perhaps shockingly, the Sundered aren't the only people affected by this mess of Modification. Students by the dozen find themselves in the wrong bodies, and that means the Magicademy is chaos. Cat familiars given human form raid the newly-reopened Great Hall, stealing every piece of food they can and knocking down every glass, book, or valuable item left on a horizontal surface above ground height. Unscrupulous souls take advantage of the anonymity in new forms to steal, bully, swipe, or even just catch a glimpse of attractive students of their desired gender at inopportune moments. Others are taking respect of their new bodies so far that they, well, kind of smell thanks to their unwillingness to bathe. Though classes continue as normal, attendance is a nightmare. In short, chaos rules the Magicademy, and spills over uncomfortably often into those doing their best to muddle through... LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR! LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR! LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR! This is the wildcard option. We just wanted to put that in a heading. Bodies? Bodyswap? Get it? Eh? Eh? Never mind...

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King of Games

[king_of_egypt]

Now roommate, surely you didn't think you could carry on like that without having it questioned? The behavior is so unusual that even Atem's familiars take notice.

"...... Yugi? What is it....? What's got you in such a mood?"

[This is pre swap for Atem btw]

[blue_ice]

It's him. Of course it is. And judging by that expression, this is truly Atem and not another victim of this curse inhabiting his body.

Which makes things somewhat less complicated, he supposes. But everything's always complicated when it comes to them.

He scoffs and straightens, trying to project his usual height. "I'm not Yugi, for one thing. You'll probably find him in my body---at least he'd better be there."

Better that he's there and something worse hasn't happened to him. As much as annoyance is dominating his emotions at the moment, he is worried.

Does he bother to mention who he is? No, but Kaiba presumes that's obvious.

[king_of_egypt]

The way that Yugi straightens his posture, and speaks with such finality- is nothing short of ridiculous in that tone of voice. "Oh you're not are you...?" Looking dubious for a moment, though Yugi would have little reason to lie to him. "Then you are doing a remarkable impression of him..... at least in terms of appearance and vocal imitation. The behavior could use polishing."

It isn't as obvious as Kaiba supposes. There is something familiar about the way this Yugi is trying to carry himself but it's just so bizarre to behold that there is a disconnect between drawing that conclusion.

"So.. where do you suppose your body should be right now?"

[blue_ice]

"If I had to guess, I'd point you to the Purifeul dorm. Even with my legs, I doubt he's gone too far."

Kaiba takes a deep breath. He's trying to calm down. He doesn't want all this frowning to damage Yugi's face. But this is not a pleasant situation, and he gives Atem a skeptical look.

"If he's as displaced as I am I doubt he's on his best behavior either. Then again, I've never been the optimist, have I?"

He snorts and shakes his head. "Sorry, Atem. It's just not my day. But have you heard of this happening to anyone else?"

[king_of_egypt]

The context clues went a long way toward revealing the truth. Atem had to bite his lip not to laugh. I mean, Kaiba had previously had to endure amusement at his expense once already this month. He shouldn't have to do it again.

A few hours of frowning shouldn't have lasting damage.

"It is Yugi-... I'm sure he would be bewildered, and shocked... but I can't see him snapping at any of your dormmates." Atem was silent briefly thinking back on whether he'd seen anyone else acting strangely. "..... Not really." It was early yet, give it time. "... can you think of anything that might have triggered this?"

[blue_ice]

"I wouldn't blame him. They're real pieces of work, some of them."

Kaiba huffs in annoyance as Yugi's hair falls in his eyes and angrily shoves it back. It flops into place. He just closes his eyes and folds his arms, sighing.

"Our souls might have been jarred loose by the Deathtoll incident. He accidentally ripped my soul from my body and sealed it in the card, and then we paid a blood price to...end up at a ludicrously themed buffet in another dimension. Long story."

He groaned. "Or it could be that other spectre that he summoned with the duck girl, Webby."

[king_of_egypt]

Those words made him feel more concern toward his missing friend. If Kaiba's roommates were that bad, maybe they should head there immediately before any of them were the wiser. Then again, this was Kaiba- and he didn't hold many people in high regard.

"..... I could probably find a hair clip for you, or a rubber band....?" Smiling a little too much at this suggestion. Meanwhile his hair which oftentimes would slide in front of his face was of no concern to him. Atem was used to the style.

Atem grew silent at what was said next. He already felt guilty for not having been involved at the time- and he felt more so now. Yugi had filled him in on most of the details at the beach. "...... I suppose it's possible. To think that card has such a fearsome ability."

"............................................. Do you ever think that perhaps Yugi should have a constant chaperone?" He's kidding, mostly but the young duelists seemed to be making a habit of getting himself into all sorts of trouble here. "I feel as if Webby might need more supervision as well." Given that she had tried to convince him to try and draw actual duel monsters here. The duck was inquisitive, and meant no harm but she never seemed to consider the ramifications for her suggestions.

[blue_ice]

"Don't. I don't need Yugi laughing at me when he finds me," Kaiba grumps. But he notices the change in Atem and steps a little closer. He's awkward enough right now that he doesn't touch, but he can at least offer verbal help.

"I'm fine. Between how we met, Pegasus, and now this card, I'm used to my soul being knocked around by now. Yugi was more bothered by it than I was...but I just don't want him to blame himself again."

He has to give that suggestion a thumbs up and a chuckle. "From what I know of them both, yes. The chaos can't entirely be contained, but slowing down the instigators would help a little."

[king_of_egypt]

"Or... when we find him." Throwing that in there as a subtle way to let Kaiba know that he wouldn't have to go searching alone. The step forward helps to jar Atem out of his inner thoughts.

".... Yugi, would be bothered by that." As am I, but he kept that last part unspoken. "He does take a lot onto his shoulders, when many things are outside of his control. There was no way of knowing what Deathtoll's capabilities were beforehand." Unless there was a hidden manual for these cards somewhere. "I am glad that you're handling the situation well."

He gets in a laugh himself when Kaiba agrees with the suggestion. "Are you willing to volunteer to keep a better eye on Yugi-" Teasing him a little. "I don't think that either one of us would have enough raw energy to keep up with Webby." Then getting back to the matter at hand.... "Whatever has happened to the pair of you, we should try and locate Yugi.... and presumably your body."