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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... Then... I'll be right there!

[Don't you two rascals go anywhere, now.]

[yeah okay sure whatever]

[Rude as ever, Asbel. But Hubert won't be going anywhere as long as Asbel stays put.]

[Cheria will arrive at the fountain roughly five minutes later. Her eyes widen slightly when she spots the duo because... Goodness, they really do look just like she remembers them, only shorter. Were they always this short?]

Asbel, Hubert. It's good to see you.

[Oh, it's a lady. She looks kinda familiar. Not sure why. He must be imagining it.]

That seems like a pretty weird thing to say to someone you barely met.

[She even looks like Cheria . . . Hubert unwittingly stares, quiet. He's not really sure whether to take Asbel or Cheria's side on the whole don't-or-do-know-her thing. It's confusing. He feels like he should know.]

I-is it? You think so?

[Oh, that sounded even more suspicious. It's no good, the longer she avoids this topic, the worse it's going to get. She shakes her head, then takes a seat on the fountain's edge with a smile.]

What makes you say we've only just met?

I'd remember someone like you, that's why. You have ~~big boobies~~ bright pink hair, like Cheria does.

[Still on the shy side, he quietly addresses Asbel.] But we don't even remember how we got here. We could've met her before.

[... Oh brother. This is more difficult than she ever could've imagined.]

Well, you see... I am Cheria.

[What]

[What. He thought she could've been some unknown relative or something.]

H-huh?

[........ Oh dear. Luckily, she has a bit of a trump card.]

You've spoken to Richard with your journal, haven't you? For me, it's the same as for him.

[Trump cards don't work on idiots.]

If you're really Cheria, then prove it. Just like Richard did!

[He's so sorry that you have to deal with this, Cheria.]

Hmm... Let's see...

My name is Cheria Barnes. My grandfather is named Frederic Barnes- he's been working as a butler for the Lhant household since before we were born. That's why we've known each other for as long as I can remember. ... When I was young I... suffered from an illness, which meant I couldn't overexcite myself or keep up with you two, but I wanted to try anyway. [And since they mentioned Sophie...]

One day- it must've been very recent for you two- you found a girl with amnesia at Lhant Hill. When trying to think of something to name her, Asbel suggested Tiger Festival, but we chose Sophie because she likes the Krosophie flower.

[Uh huh. Yeah. Sure. Anyone could know that stuff. Everyone in Lhant surely knew that, at least.

--Wait. That last part... That was something between them only. No one else could possibly know those things. Which means...]

...Ch-Cheria?!

[Yes, yes, the infamous Tiger Festival. Hubert's reaction is far more subdued than that of his brother, if only because Asbel's loudness conveys both their surprise sufficiently.]

Ah . . .

[It is Cheria, after all. Somehow.]

[Well, at least they believe her now.]

That's right. It's good to see you two.

[Why does everyone keep growing up without him?]

But, Cheria, you're...

Older . . .

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

Mm. I'm eighteen years old, now.

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

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

...!]

Ah! Wait, what about Sophie!

[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.]

[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.

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