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01 ♪ video/action ♪ wake up sleepyhead!

[The feed shows a nice view of absolutely nothing. There is, however, the sound of someone spitting. Very lovely. He just woke up with a mouthful of dead rotting leaves. His day is off to a great freaking start, that's what.]

Ugh, nasty! Ow--... ow... ow. [Don't let the nonchalance fool you. He's realizing he's alive. Taking in a deep breath, and letting it out.

He's alive.

... And also FREEZING COLD. But wait until he finds a way home! This is impossible, but maybe-- just maybe--]

Hahah... jeez, it's c-c-cold. Am I in K-Keterburg or something?

-- Hey, what's...

[And here's when he brushes the journal off. Hello, there's a half-naked redhead getting up close and personal, and turning it upside down, and then shaking it out a bit. What is this strange and mystifying technology? It sure as hell isn't his journal.]

Weird.

[Feeling something tickle his shoulder, he reaches over to brush it off. And then he notices the wings, red with gold tips just like his hair. He has wings. This is not a drill. Luke drops the journal in favor of screaming like the grown man he isn't.]

W-what the hell is going on!?

[NO LUKE DON'T PULL ON THOSE--] —OW! [Yeah, that hurt more than anything else in his life. Now he's curled up over his knees again, trying not to cry. He almost blacked out there.]

G-guess they're real...

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[Luke makes a face at the nickname. He starts to protest, but then he remembers that he's officially a Viscount whether he likes it or not, thanks to his uncle and Natalia embarrassing the shit out of him.]

I-I'm fine! [Screw it, he's protesting anyway. He draws himself up within the jacket, his cheeks puffed out and red from the cold.] And don't call me that.

That's right. There are cases of people who remember being here in the past when they return, but so far no one has ever been able to remember Luceti back in their own world. [That they know of, at least.]

I'm afraid even after being here for so long, there's still a lot we don't know about how this world works.

That's kind of weird. But I guess... if they have some way of pulling us here, there probably isn't much they can't do.

[He rubs some snow out of his hair.]

... How long have you been here, Ion?

Let's see... I'd say it's been about two year now? The years are a bit different here than back home, so by Luceti's calender it's been nearly four.

[Essentially a lifetime, in Ion's case.]

[Oh Luke. He can't help but tease you. In that way, it almost reminds him of one of their first conversation. But he waves a hand casually.]

My, my. Nobility is so touchy these days. I suppose it can't be helped. [And he starts to move.] Now, follow me to the village.

That's a long time...

[There's no doubt Ion misses home a little-- Luke wouldn't ask something like that-- but if this is all he has... Luke is in the same position now, isn't he? But he's not satisfied to just sit here, dead or not. No, he needs to come home. Even if Tear and Guy and everyone else come here, it's not home.

It's a big thought right now though, too big for Luke to really deal with on top of everything else. He has a lot of energy but too many places to put it, and it just ends up dissipating.]

But that calendar sounds really confusing. I mean, how does anyone find time to get stuff done?

Edited 2014-02-13 22:40 (UTC)

[Luke was reminded of that too, when he said it. And that just made him more embarrassed. Damn it Jade. IS THIS BECAUSE OF UNSOLICITED PHYSICAL CONTACT?

-- Probably.]

Yeah. Let's go!

[He doesn't trip this time, but he does kind of scurry to catch up to Jade so he can walk side by side.]

... Huh. These shoes are actually pretty comfortable. [Even though they're kind of damp because of his own wet feet.]

Yes, it has been. [But there's nothing in his voice to imply he thinks of it as a bad thing. Though it's true not a day goes by where he doesn't miss Auldrant, Luceti is where he's found a home.]

And the calender is a bit strange, but I've gotten used to it. They only have twelve months, and even the days of the week are different. But most of the people here come from worlds that utilize this one, so we're the odd ones out I'm afraid.

Oh? [He smirks, feeling like he's leading a red-haired duckling along. It's unusual.

The feeling of someone you knew to be gone suddenly being... there again. Alive and smiling.]

I didn't have comfort in mind when I selected them. Perhaps it's a lucky coincidence.

It's also fortunate that we don't have far to walk.

[That's pretty much exactly what it is. If Luke is feeling it, he's not saying anything.]

It's like you knew my size, too.

[This time, he gives Jade discerning look. Seriously, how?]

... Were you looking at my shoes while I slept?

Oh, you don't have one? Just make one up then.

[He tries his best to keep the flustered sigh of relief out of range of Luke's ears - really, when was the last time he was this jumpy? Swallowing his break of composure with a chuckle, Guy backs out of the village with a coat tucked across one arm, snow crunching under his feet.]

Ahh, that'd be best. Don't go falling in, alright? You'll just get sick.

[He actually chuckles at that. He hasn't had a good laugh in what feels like ages.]

You assume that I need to examine your shoes to determine your foot size. I have much more accurate methods at my disposal. [He doesn't care to specify, however.]

It sounds like you know a lot. Do you think--

[He pauses, then he colors a bit more. Obviously he's embarrassed by this request.]

Sorry. Could you teach me about it? When I'm a little more settled in, I mean. And... if you have the time.

There's no way I'm jumping in there. You'd have to wait until I thawed out in the summer.

[He finds a spot out of the snow and curls up, knees to his chest, with the journal open across his thighs. It's not terribly warm, but at least he's not sitting in the wet snow.]

Hey... Guy?

... Thanks for waiting for me.

I don't even know what I want to do.

[He didn't plan that far. He expected to die before finishing.]

[Is 'slightly terrified' the reaction Jade's going for?

'Cause Luke kind of takes a step sideways. To give him space.]

Hahah... yeah, okay.

[Fonons... ah, right, that's what everyone from Luke and Ion's world are made of, isn't it? It's been a while since he's heard the word used, so it takes a second for him to connect the dots, but when he does, he lets out a sheepish laugh and scratches his head.

Okay, so what's the best way to put this so it makes sense?]

Um, well, think of it like magic. Really strong magic that can catapult you through space before you even blink! ...And slap wings on your back.

[Which he doubts any kinda fonic artes can do on their own. Or at all.]

[It's a startling comment, one that gets Guy's chest to tighten uncomfortably. The last time Guy had waited for him... had it been from back in Aramis Spring, when the Luke he'd met was far different from the Luke he had left behind?

Or was it, maybe, the Luke who had vanished? The last memory Guy had, watching his best friend erupt into a shower of golden light, Xion weeping madly where his body once sat.

"You're going to live again! This isn't the end, do you hear me?! Don't you dare give up!!"

...

Painfully thankful that the video isn't running, the blond forces a smile.]

Hey, what kind of best friend would I be otherwise?

...I'm guessing you remember everything, then.

[That is the reaction he was going for, and he's simply ecstatic to witness it.

This was amusing and fun. But he'd indulged that part of knowing Luke enough. He had to talk about serious matters.]

So, Luke. Tell me the last thing you remember before waking up here.

[He tilts his head a little. Why would he have forgotten?]

Well... yeah. For me, it's only been a little while since I said goodbye. How could I forget all of that?

[Uh oh. Uh oh. DAMAGE CONTROL TIME OH GOD.]

Edited 2014-02-14 03:37 (UTC)

[Luke pauses in his step, a little surprised. And then he keeps walking, but his head is ducked this time.]

... I freed Lorelei. He spoke to me and Asch, and then I...

[He doesn't continue. He feels it's pretty obvious what happened afterward. Since he doesn't know about timelines and all of that yet, he just assumes Jade wants to know Luke's last moments. And Luke, having nothing to hide, reveals them.]

Hey, you never know. It's not the first time I've had to see you without your memories.

[WHAT A GREAT TIME FOR AN ASCH JOKE HAR DEE HAR. It helps him keep down the fact that this conversation is already taking a turn he doesn't feel comfortable with.

His steps slow a bit as he keeps following the riverbank.]

I told you something, the last time I saw you. Do you remember that?

[Luke doesn't laugh.] But that wasn't really...

[He pauses. Guy sounds like he's fishing for something, but Luke can only think of one thing that would be that important.]

'When you come home, I'll teach you not to hide things from your friends.' Or... something like that.

... Are you mad?

Edited 2014-02-14 04:16 (UTC)

[It was a wild enough guess, and he knew it wouldn't be the right one, and yet here he was, trying and hoping that maybe this wouldn't be leading to the same damn conclusion that kept haunting him. Guy doesn't ever remember saying that, which means Luke... is from the future. And whether that future is a temporary separation or something more... literal...

He doesn't want to think about it, but it now burns at the front of his thoughts, tying his tongue for a few moments, forcing him to keep marching through the snow even though his surroundings feel practically nonexistent at this very second.]

...Nah, don't think that. You weren't exactly the best liar.

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