18 [Action/Accidental Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

[Action]

[Richard had missed out on many of the simple pleasures one would enjoy in life, and so, at times, he would come to Asbel to indulge in those pleasures.

Now is one such time, as he had pleaded with Asbel to come with him to the playground in Luceti. You know, the one situated near the school? The young man had wanted to go to the playground, but one does not simply play on the playground, especially by themselves. They need a playmate!

And so these two grown men are attempting to play on the playground, on attractions not really for people of their size. Swings, a slide, jungle gym, you name it. Feel free to catch them at the playground if you like.]

[Accidental Voice]

[At one such point during their adventures on the playground, Asbel's journal falls to the ground, opening up and recording a conversation between the two.]

Richard, you need to push harder than that. You're barely getting me up!

I thought I told you that this was my first time doing this, Asbel.

I know that, but I didn’t think you’d be this bad at it!

It isn’t exactly my fault that you’re so heavy, you know.

H-hey, I don’t weigh much more than you do.

Perhaps we should change positions...

Do you really think that’ll work?

It might be worth a try.

Ahh... Alright. I guess I should get off, then. …W-wait, Richard, don’t move! I can’t hold on anymore! [A loud crash as something heavy hits the ground.]

Asbel! Are you all right?

[A little dazed, but not too bad off.] Y... Yeah, I’m fine. [He tries to get back to his feet, brushing the journal shut with his hand as he moves.

The seesaw is a cruel mistress.]

((ooc: Dualpost with Asbel and Richard! Asbel is red and Richard is green. One or both may reply to responses!)

Comments

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

[Implications, what implications?]

Asbel? Did you get hurt?

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

No, I'm fine. I just fell off, that's all.

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

What did you fall off?

[not another cliff, right...]

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

I fell off the seesaw.

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

What's a seesaw?

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

It's a playground ride you go on with a friend. You're supposed to balance each other back and forth, like a set of scales.

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

Why's it called a "seesaw" and not a scale?

[Voice]

[drawnbythesword]

Well, that's because you can't play on a real scale.

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

Richard wants us to play together.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

There's no need to worry, Sophie-- Asbel is just fine. He's just a little clumsy, that's all.

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

He said he fell off.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

That would be because he wasn't holding on tightly enough.

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

Asbel, you should hold on tighter like Richard does.

[she still doesn't know what they're holding on to here...]

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

I think he's learned that much by now. It didn't seem like he enjoyed that part very much.

[But subject change!]

Where are you right now, Sophie?

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

I'm getting pumpkin seeds. They make yellow flowers and can grow in the fall.

[She managed to read all of that from the seed package.]

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

Would you like to come play with us when you're done? Just the three of us together.

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

[well good thing she just found those seeds...]

Of course! Where are you and Asbel now?

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

We're at the playground behind the school-- do you know where that is?

[Voice]

[promisebythetree]

I know where the school is. I'll be there soon.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

Wonderful! We'll be waiting for you.

[action]

[promisebythetree]

[And so a short while later, Sophie appears! She's eager to try out this 'see-saw' Asbel was talking about. Hopefully they're both still all right after their encounter with Pascal.]