001 :: if it works the second time 'round...

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

-- oh hey! I did it again! Didn't think it'd be that easy.

[ The young man who had been at the Plane previously inspects himself briefly. Satisfied that he's in one piece and not dreaming, he seems content with his finding the Plane again.

He knows he should find Master and the others as soon as possible, but he doesn't want to be a burden so he makes his way to the Information kiosk. He's determined to learn more about this place, and there's something that captured his curiosity that the brochures don't seem to cover. He'll approach the next person he sees, new face or not, brochure in hand, and ask -- ]

Would you know why those flowers in the forest glow? They're not-- poisonous or anything, are they?


(( OOC: Here be a new (kind of) kid with his new mun~ please pardon the icons as I'm still working on them; and in the case there's anything wrong with what I'm doing, do tap my wrist! o7 ))
 

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[uccellodifuoco]

[Just... Staring at him as he goes to the kiosk. What are you doing here kid, wait...]

What are you doing here, Kiki?

[There, now the brat can answer... Next question will be why he seems so happy to be there.]

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ He had just been studying a paragraph on the brochure, and he looks up as he feels the familiar presence, greeting the other with a smile. Despite the occasional teasing, Kiki is happy to see Ikki. ]

Getting myself informed, what does it look like?

[uccellodifuoco]

I will ask again. Why are you in the Plane again? I thought they had fixed that already.

[Or so they claimed.]

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Two of the things I learned during that visit: that on one hand, it was temporary, given that it's a system error; on the other hand a person can come into the Plane-- just like that!

So I came here.

[lamb_of_gold]

[It should be worth noting that Mu is so very used to Kiki's presence being nearby, that feeling it on the Plane takes more than a few minutes to register as "off."

When it does though, it does so with a small flare of alarm, and Mu is on his feet and looking before he notices the subtle changes between the Cosmo he feels, and that of the little one back home. This is older - more refined, and with it's own clear identity. Vaugely, he remembers the young man he met several weeks ago, almost dreamlike amidst the other memories of that day.

Somehow this seems to make Mu speed up in his searches. The first stop for new arrivals is usually the information Kiosk, so he heads there. Lo, so too is the redhead, and Mu stops several feet behind him, part of his mind still reeling from the reality of this situation.]

You've returned...

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ He should probably be upset, thinking that he had been torn away from his duties that last time. But as the people he had met during his last visit had said, time has indeed halted, and he was able to pick up on those said tasks. Since then, he had been thinking of finding -- going into the Plane again.

Still facing the kiosk, he smiles to himself, feeling the Cosmo of the person he had wanted to see. He turns as Mu arrives. ]

Mm! I'm happy to see you again, Master.

[lamb_of_gold]

[The look of shock fades to a soft smile as Mu steps a little closer.]

I was afraid you were a figment of my imagining.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

I had thought I was dreaming but-- it was just too clear to ignore.

[ Scratch of his cheek. He almost got used to missing Master and not having him around that seeing him now -- again is still too good to be true. ]

'Sides, I couldn't just not try to come back, after learning it's possible to do so.

[so_sweet]

[At first Saga thought the Plane was going haywire again, but when he sees Kiki at the Kiosk, it is verified that it wasn't a one-day visit.

So the Saint approaches him. The Cloth heels clattering and his cloak waving with every move.]

It seems the Plane didn't let you go in the end.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ He senses him, even before he hears him, and so he turns to meet the Gemini Saint, pondering at what he just said. ]

... is that how it works? I'd like to think I came here again out of my own accord.

[so_sweet]

The dreams led you here as well.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

I was pretty convinced I wasn't dreaming, actually -- I mean, how many dreams tell you how to come back and reasons in the case you can't?

I can't just-- leave like that.

[ram_of_gold]

[Shion does know Kiki because of Mu. His cosmo feels familiar and it takes Shion only a few seconds to realize that it shouldn't be on the Plane. He does go looking for him then, but he doesn't approach right away when he finds Kiki. Instead he studies the young man, someone so different from the child he is familiar with.]

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ The familiarity is alas, not entirely reciprocated. The only exposure Kiki has had of him was sensing his Specter's Cosmo. Kiki does look up at the approaching presence -- familiar in its form, but he finds its power slightly overwhelming.

He turns around to see both kin and stranger, and manages a smile. He hazards a guess and a bow of his head. ]

Holy Father.

[ram_of_gold]

[Shion nods in acknowledgement] Kiki. So you have been brought here as well.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ Kiki finds himself a little surprised that he would know his name -- but really, he shouldn't be, given that his Master is present after all. ] Yes -- I couldn't dismiss the idea that my previous visit was just a dream.

[ Color him a little starstruck, given as to how Mu had been mostly quiet about his own Master. ] It's really good to finally meet you.

Late! Sorry!

[oliverplus]

[Oliver happens to be walking by, and he stops short at the question] Huh? Uh...I don't think so. [he looks Kiki up and down. his outfit reminds him of Mu's, but he doesn't want to jump to conclusions] Are you new here?

/greedily gathers Megutags~ <3

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Ah. That's good to know. [ Nods. If it weren't the clothes, then perhaps the brow dots can be a giveaway. ] I am in a way. I've been here before once, when there was a technical difficulty.

Haha, I'm excited to play with you, too <3

[oliverplus]

[surprised] Wait, you were here then!? [worriedly] Everybody didn't come back, did they?

[artofwar]

Hello again, Kiran. I can't say I know why the flowers glow. [She smiles at him in greeting, and pauses.]

One of those who have been here longer might be able to tell you.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ He bows immediately in greeting once they are face to face. ] My lady.

[ He rises, nodding. ] Thank you. I will make sure to do that. Though I haven't come around to asking -- how long have you been here?

I am so sorry for how late this is.

[artofwar]

I've been here a few months at best. It wasn't long after my arrival more of our numbers began to appear here.

/TAGS IN A WEEK AND A HALF LATE YEAH!!!!!!

[perfectpartner]

[Emil isn't expecting to be approached. He's obviously lost in his thoughts. There's a few awkward seconds of staring before Emil figures out how to work his mouth.]

Flowers...?

[He's nervous and jumpy, and it's in his voice.]

Um, they're harmless, but I wouldn't eat them...

/PICKS YOU UP AND TWIRLS YOU 8D

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Aa--

[ Kiran picks up on that nervousness. ] Um-- thanks. Sorry to bother you though.

Are you okay?

:D HELLO ♥

[perfectpartner]

I-I'm fine. [He smiles a little awkwardly. No, he's not fine, but that's just a fact of life at this point-- there's nothing anyone can do except wait. Wait and forgive. He adjusts the bracelets on his arm.] I just didn't see you, that's all. Sorry.

[His eyes move from the floor to Kiran's face. Those little dot things... remind him of Mu. He stares for a little too long.]