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

[voice]

[outbranch.livejournal.com]

[NO. Any attempts by Asbel to move away will be thwarted by Hubert, who simply refuses to budge lest they make it more difficult for everyone by straying (and he will whine if he has to). This place is scary enough on its own, he doesn't want to worsen things. Be sensible for once, Asbel.]

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

[Fortunately for all of them, the house isn't THAT far from the plaza, and thus it will only take Richard a matter of minutes to make it there. It's not too hard to spot the two kids-- he recognizes them right away, of course, and walks up to them with a smile and the hope that they'll be able to recognize him in person and not just over the journals.]

There you are.

[Action]

[seekskrosophie]

[Asbel stares at this girly-looking man coming towards them. Gosh, is he girly-looking. And he thought Richard was kind of girly-looking.

...Wait a minute. That sounds like...]

...Richard?

[Action]

[outbranch.livejournal.com]

[So effeminate and tall . . . It's kind of a lot for Hubert to take in, so he just. Looks. Yeah, Asbel can do all the work here.]

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

[Richard smiles as he draws closer to the two boys. That smile, at least, should be somewhat familiar to them.]

Yes, it's me. Hello, Asbel, Hubert.

[Action]

[seekskrosophie]

[Asbel is stuck staring up at Richard now.]

Richard... You're so...

[Action]

[outbranch.livejournal.com]

Grown up . . .

[Because we're not having any ridiculous words out of you, Asbel.]

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

The two of you will be the same way in just a few years, you know.

[Action]

[seekskrosophie]

[Excuse you, Hubert, he was thinking "tall".]

Really?