drawnbythesword | 13 [Action/Accidental Video]

[In the village today, there are a pair of boys strolling through. Well, more like one is, while the other struggles to keep up, holding a journal. Once they reach the fountain, however, the leader, deciding that this is a good place to stop for now, turns to face the other.]

Hey, Hubert. Did you figure out anything about that book yet?
Ah... no. Not yet, Brother.

[The leader, who Hubert identified as his "brother", walks over to him and tries to grab ahold of the book, with Hubert trying to resist.]

Agh, let me see it, then! You're too slow!
B-but you're the one who doesn't like to read books. Don't, you're going to... !

[At this time, their struggle causes the journal to play off one of the day's recorded audio posts, prompting both of the boys to drop the journal in surprise. The audio feed cuts out the moment it hits the ground, but instead, the video recording feature turns on, catching everything that proceeds from hereon.] Uwaah! Ahh!

[They stare at the journal in a mix of horror and wonderment. Was this thing...]

It... it's talking! Hubert, this book talks!
Look, Brother! Each page has a picture, too!
Do you think it's alive, then?
Mm. Maybe we should ask it and see if it can help us find everyone.

[Okay, the brother's down for that. He pauses for a moment, thinking of what to ask this magic talking book. But finally, he figures it out, slamming his fist into his hand. He then picks up the book, holding it away just far enough away so both he and Hubert can be seen in its camera.]

Erm... Hi, Book! I'm Asbel Lhant, and this is my brother, Hubert.
Um... It's nice to meet you.
I was wondering if you knew where some of our friends disappeared to... Their names are Cheria, and Sophie! [There was also the matter of where Richard was, but... He couldn't just talk about Richard like that...]
If you happen to know them, we'd really appreciate any help you can give us.

[Now... They had to wait. Closing the book, the duo sits down on the edge of the fountain.]

((ooc: Joint return post for Asbel and

mistyarc! Red is Asbel, blue is Hubert. Replies will come from

seekskrosophie and

outbranch! Order will go you > Asbel > Hubert unless otherwise indicated.))

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[Why does everyone keep growing up without him?]

But, Cheria, you're...

But what if someone evil heard us?

[A meek nod. He's not demanding her name, but it sure would be nice to know who this lady is.]

Older . . .

[But not that old, contrary to what Asbel believes.]

E-evil?

[That's scary, stop that.]

Mm. I'm eighteen years old, now.

[This is the prime of her life, kids. Don't call her old.]

But didn't you already said their names in the book...?

So... everyone's grown up except the two of us now. [That's weird. And disappointing. And sad.

...!]

Ah! Wait, what about Sophie!

But that's just a name.

That's all right. I was thinking that a plate of curry might be more effective as it was.

Edited 2011-11-23 05:17 (UTC)

Well, names can go a long way . . .

[Wow, eighteen . . . And she looks so healthy, too, given her physical state as a child.

He looks at Asbel, then to Cheria, also curious about Sophie.]

People could look them up with just that...oh, wait! You can reach your friends directly with the book. I can show you two how....as long as they're here.

[Cheria's silent for a few seconds, before responding.]

Sophie... is still exactly the same as you two remember her. I'd say she hasn't aged a day.

Ah, really? That's awesome! At least she didn't leave us behind, Hubert!

[Curry.

Curry curry curry currycurrycurrycurrycurrycurry]

Wha?! We can?!

[Richard said the magic word, because his brother's face and body language speak for themselves.

Calm down, bro.]

Okay . . . do you need it? [He offers Kazuma the book. It's not like they have anything else to go with, so a demonstration would be nice.]

[That choice of words kind of hurts, Asbel.]

Y-yeah . . .

[She left them behind? Cheria can't help but feel that truthfully, it was the other way around. She can't tell the boys that, though.]

No, I didn't leave you two behind. You will grow up alongside me, once you return home. I will still be there, just the way I was.

I have my own but...[Maybe it was better to just show it with theirs, especially since Hubert already took his out for him. He'll be sitting down at the edge of the fountain with them now so he can show them]

You see this box here? The names of people show up here. [And he'll be demonstrating how the box of names magically scroll through on the page.]

Um...is this Cheria's full name? [He stops when he spots the name "Cheria Barnes".]

I thought you might agree to that.

[Well, now he's just confused, Cheria. How can you be a grown-up and still a kid somewhere else? And his skepticism is plain on his face.]

[Curry curry curry curry curry curry curry curry where's the curry do you have the curry Richard]

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