drawnbythesword | 02 [Action]

[Waking up in some strange room he didn't recognize was not on this young boy's agenda today. Whatever the place was, he wasn't too keen on staying in it for long. Thankfully, he found a note on the nearby desk that told him Richard was in "House #43". It looked similar to the boy's writing, and hey, would he really steer him wrong?

So today, you might find this younger Asbel in one of two places; First, you might find him wandering the village, looking quite confused as he searched for something. If he sees you, he may run up to you, saying if he can ask you a question.

...Alternatively, you may very well find him at his desired destination, House #43. It really is difficult to find a house when the numbering is all out of order. In the case of the latter scenario, you will see (and hear) him shouting at the top of his lungs at the house.]

Heeyyy, Richaaarrd! Are you in there?! [...Apparently someone's never heard of knocking on the door first.]

((ooc: Asbel's been reduced physically and mentally to the age of 11. Replies will come from

seekscrosophie for the sake of icons.))

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[Psh, like Asbel understands what THAT means. He doesn't even understand his own position.]

Yeah, well... I couldn't just let him stay cooped up like that all the time. That's no way to be...

You sound like the adventuresome type.

Here, we can sit down while we wait on our lazy friends to get back.

...Yeah. [Okay, walking over to sit down. Sure, that sounds good.]

...They sure are taking a long time.

They are, aren't they?

[It hasn't been TOO long, yet. Isamu suspects Naoki is just explaining the situation...]

Well. What do the two of you do for fun?

When I met Richard, I took him with me to explore my family's private hill.

Oh? A private hill? Sounds exciting. [You can tell from the ever-so-fake excitement in Isamu's voice.]

Uh-huh! Father told me to stay away from it because of the monsters there, but that's what makes it interesting!

[...Right, because leading someone into a den of monsters is totally the best way to start off a relationship.]

Yeah, of course. If it was just a regular old hill it'd be boring.

Yeah, and it has this awesome view on this cliff of the ocean below! We fell off it, even!

[Isamu raises both eyebrows now.] You fell off?

[It's about now Naoki comes wandering back out toward the living room, no doubt bringing along Richard with him (albeit younger than he and Isamu are used to).]

Sorry to keep you guys waiting.

Yeah, you see, when we were there, this--

[...And his train of thought is cut off as he suddenly spots the person he was waiting for.]

...Richard! [He hops to his feet.]

Asbel!

[That pouty expression changes almost instantly once he sees the other boy and he... okay, yeah, he's running over to him now.]

You really are here...

[What the...

Isamu gives Naoki a blank look, then pinches the bridge of his nose for a moment. So much for the awkward situation.]

[Naoki just looks back at him, gives a slight, helpless shake of his head. Then he walks over to sink down heavily on the couch.

After a moment, once something occurs to him--]

Say, Asbel--how'd you know to come here looking for Richard?

When I woke up this morning, I found a piece of paper that said he'd be here!

A piece of paper? Was it in my handwriting?

[Richard looks curious now. He doesn't remember writing anything like that...]

[Richard had probably left him a note. Isamu stays quiet, letting the two boys work things out.]

[Naoki looks thoughtful--he's not going to say anything either, arms folded over his chest.]

It looked neater than yours usually does, but yeah, it did. [He hands the paper over to Richard, even.]

[Richard takes it and looks at it for a moment before his eyes widen.]

This is... this is definitely my handwriting. But I don't remember writing this at all...