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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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.]

You couldn't even wait for me to grow up with you...? [He's hurt, Richard. Really hurt.]

I don't think that's how it works, Brother.

Hahaha... I'm sorry. Will you let me make it up to you?

How? Are you going to suddenly get younger for me?

[ . . . how is that even possible, Asbel.]

Don't you think I'm far more handsome at this age?

You being handsome isn't gonna make it up to me, Richard.

[Actually, Richard's rather on the pretty side . . . Not that Hubert fully realizes this, but. Keeping quiet.]

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)

[Curry.

Curry curry curry currycurrycurrycurrycurrycurry]

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

Calm down, bro.]

I thought you might agree to that.

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

You should listen to Richard, Brother . . . !

[This is starting to get worrisome.]

Now, where are the two of you right now? I can't keep that promise unless I can find you.

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