drawnbythesword | 01 [Action]

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[Today, in the plaza, you'll see a certain New Feather at the fountain. It's clear he's a New Feather, easily distinguishable by the light cotton pants he's wearing and the bewildered expression on his face.

Of course, he hasn't yet accepted his situation yet. It's rather hard to, when you find yourself in a place completely different from the one you were in before, and without any of the people you know in sight. So, of course, the logical thing to do would be to believe you're still dreaming.

That's exactly what Asbel believes, as he briefly dunks his head in the fountain, fully submerging it, before pulling it out and shaking the water off.]

...I guess... it's not a dream, huh...

[He glances around briefly nearby, perhaps coming out of one of the shops, or during the corner to enter the plaza themselves, or whatever. He, deciding he should probably get some answers about just what's going on, starts running towards them.]

Excuse me!

[Is this person you?]

((ooc: Spoilers in the Lambda thread, jsyk.))

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Your frie--...Ahh, that's great, Richard! I'm glad you're making friends here!

That's why I want you to meet them too. You're my oldest friend, and I'd like all of you to become friends as well. Though it might take some time with Sir Isamu...

He sounds like he might be like you when we first met, then...

Like me...? Yes, I suppose we are alike in some ways.

[Far more so than he really likes to admit, which is part of why he wants to help Isamu open up more as well.]

Well... [...] ...I trust you, Richard, so lead the way.

It's just a few minutes' walk-- here, this way.

[This time, it's his turn to offer Asbel a hand.]

[He nods, and takes Richard's offer. Aww yeah, goin' to Richard's house.]

[The house is probably a lot smaller than what Asbel is used to, but hey, it's nice and warm and there's a fire going in the fireplace. Asbel can just sit on the sofa in front of it while Richard gets him some clothes.]

You can warm up here while I get you a towel and some dry clothing. It doesn't seem like Naoki and Sir Isamu are at home right now; they may be out at the shops or training. I'll just introduce you to them when they return.

[Going upstairs now to get a towel from the storage room!]

[It was definitely smaller than what Asbel was used to, and he found himself wondering Richard, whose house was a castle, could live her comfortably at all.]

Right... Thanks, Richard. [He takes off the coat Richard had given him and hangs it on the coat rack. He then places himself on the floor near the fireplace.

...S-so warm...]

[Richard comes back downstairs in just a moment with a nice fluffy towel, then disappears into his room to grab a pair of slacks and a white button-up shirt before coming back out to the living room and handing the towel to Asbel with a smile.]

Here, dry yourself off first. You and I are almost the same size, so with any luck these pants will fit you as well, and if not, I don't think Naoki would mind if I borrowed a pair of his for the time being.

Thanks... [He takes the towel in hand and starts to rub it vigorously over his head.]

[Richard just stands and waits, holding the clothing in his arms.]

Has anyone explained this place to you yet?

[Finishing up drying off his head, he hands off the towel and takes the clothes.

...His hair is sticking up even more than usual now.]

...I've heard a few things... About a barrier, and these strange journals, and our captors... But it doesn't really make much sense.

[... Asbel that's kind of adorable, but Richard isn't going to comment on it.]

I'm afraid it probably won't make much more sense even with an explanation. I can show you a guide which may make things at least somewhat clearer, however. It was written as a way to provide an introduction of sorts to Luceti for new residents, so it should be easy enough to understand.

That'd be appreciated, Richard. Thanks. [Aww yiss, changing those pants now.]

[It's right about now the front door of the house opens and Naoki steps his way inside, occupied with looking down and stepping out of his shoes before shutting the door behind him.]

I'm h--

[Looking up and...there a strange man in his living room changing in (or out?) of clothes in front of his boyfriend.

...|

What do.]

[OH HEY BOYFRIEND, perfect timing. Get over here and come meet Richard's BFF from his world.]

Naoki, welcome home. This is Asbel Lhant, the friend I've told you about-- he just arrived in Luceti this afternoon.

[NOW YOU GET TO COME BE HIS FRIEND TOO.]

[...

...You have the worst timing ever, Naoki. Have a shocked (and slightly embarrassed) Asbel staring at you, only halfway into changing into those pants.]

[Hey, how do you think Naoki feels right about now, Asbel? He's staring right back because, oh. This is Asbel, huh?

See icon for accurate representation of his emotions right now.]

[BUT on the outside, he just shifts sheepishly and turns his head to the side so he's not looking over, folding his arms over his chest. Please to be getting dressed now.

Damn this is awkward. Internally whining for Isamu right about now.]

Ah, sorry. I've, er. Heard a lot about you.

[It's not what it looks like, Naoki, really.]

I told him he could borrow some of my clothing, since he somehow managed to get his own soaking wet.

[Turning back to Asbel now.]

By the way, just how did that happen? Don't tell me you landed in the lake when you arrived.

...I-I see... [Y-yeah. Blushing quite profusely now, he finishes getting dressed now, and quite hurriedly.]

[Alright, clothed and warm! This is good! Very good.

He shakes his head.]

No... Nothing like that. When I arrived, I thought this might be a dream, so I... ...I decided to dunk my head in the fountain.

[Sorry, Richard, he's still kind of thinking it's what it looked like. But since he's acting normal--fffff. He's not happy, but thank you, Ted, for helping him refine the art of a poker face.]

You--it's cold out, y'know. Sit tight, I'll make some tea or something.

[There--that'll give him a few minutes to sort his thoughts. ...Isamu, where are youuuu. ;;]

In the fountain? I suppose that's one way of testing whether or not you're dreaming, but when it's this cold outside, you might have been better off pinching yourself instead.

[Oh Asbel, you really haven't changed at all in seven years. He meant it when he said that he could tell it was you right away even after all that time.

Then, to Naoki:]

Yes, that's a good idea. Do you know where Sir Isamu is?

[He's not reading your mind or anything, he just wants to introduce his other friend to Asbel too.]

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