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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[Richard's been keeping his journal on and with him at all times ever since Asbel and Hubert were kidnapped in the hopes that he'll be the first one to hear their return, whenever it may happen. After the condition Sophie was returned in, he's been mentally preparing himself for a lot of things, imagining all sorts of horrible scenarios for their return... hearing those familiar young voices almost comes as a relief to him.]

Asbel! Hubert! Are you all right?

Edited 2011-11-12 02:19 (UTC)

[Sorry, Richard, you're slow. So very slow.]

Yeah, we're fine. [He doesn't get it. Why is this book so concerned about them?]

[There's something about the tone of the voice from the book to be concerned about . . . But Asbel's already answered the question, so Hubert passes on saying anything.]

[That's a relief, at least, but now it leads to the more awkward question of...]

Do you recognize me at all?

[Asbel closes his eyes, focusing on the question Richard has posed him.]

Hmm... No, not really. Are you one of Father's friends?

You think Father is friends with a book?

[That makes no sense, Asbel. And he has never seen this kind of journal in the shelves.]

[Okay, Richard can't help but laugh at that.]

I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not a book at all. It's Richard, Asbel. Can you see me?

[And he'll tilt it to show a good image of his face. He may be older, but those hazel eyes and blonde hair should still be recognizable.]

[Well, he definitely looks like Richard, kind of, but...]

You can't be Richard! Richard's my age, and you're... Well, an adult! And a book!

[Hubert considers this, also seeing the resemblance in this Richard, but then interjects Asbel's denial:] If we're talking to the book this way, then others should be able to do the same, right?

That's right-- you can talk to anyone else here who has a journal.

Wha?! Anyone?!

Well, it's what we're doing. I don't really get it, but it seems like this book is letting us talk to one another without being face to face.

Hubert has it exactly right. Think of these journals as being communication devices.

[Always the smart one, Hubert.]

[Well, Asbel is just staring at the book in amazement now. He always thought books were a waste of his time. He never thought they could do things like this.]

[While Asbel ponders the book, Hubert contemplates the sudden "change" in Richard.]

That doesn't explain why you're suddenly older, though . . .

Twenty-one, to be exact. I suppose it might be easier for you to think of me as being from your future for the time being.

[Easier than trying to explain the entire concept of kidnappings and the side effects thereof.]

Hold on. If you're Richard, then prove it. [He's not sold on you yet.]

[Welp, Asbel's got his detective hat on. Hubert will let him handle this.]

Have you been keeping the ring I gave you safe?

Edited 2011-11-14 01:12 (UTC)

[Wha-- but-- that-- how-- Then...]

...Richard?!

[Hubert brings his head between his shoulders at the sudden outburst.]

He said he was . . .

[Richard just nods, smiling.]

Don't worry, the two of you will grow up to be splendid young men as well.

[Asbel's too focused on you being Richard to really take into account what you just said, Richard.] Why do you sound so different, then?

[Hubert, on the other hand, focuses entirely on what Richard said. Splendid young men? But he doesn't want to think about that. He stares at his feet as Asbel does his interrogation thing.]

That's because I'm an adult, not a child.

[Oh Asbel, your derp is unmatched.]

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