13 [Action/Accidental Video]

[drawnbythesword]

[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.))

Comments

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[i_am_not_cute]

Oh, that's good! I'm glad to hear that. [Though she wouldn't have minded looking after them for a while, just to make sure they'd be okay until this effect wore off. Offhandedly, she wonders who's coming for them -- maybe it's Cheria? Or is it Tear? Well, whoever it is, Pao-lin's sure they'll take care of these two.] Well, if you ever need anything else, my name is Pao-lin, okay? You can call me over the journal. [She gestures at it.] I also live near here and visit the plaza a lot, so maybe you might see me if you come here again.

[action]

[seekskrosophie]

[A new friend has been made? Yay, oh happy days.]

Uh-huh. Okay!

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[outbranch.livejournal.com]

[He nods slowly in gratitude. She knows his name, at least, so he doesn't have to tell her . . . odd as that is. He manages a smile nevertheless.]

Um, thanks for telling us about everything.

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[i_am_not_cute]

Sure thing. Bye now!

[She gives them one last wave before heading into Seventh Heaven. The two might not be able to see her from where they are, but she'll end up taking a table near the window, looking up every now and again to make sure they're okay.]