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[Yuan's scribbled something in his journal. It's a tally on how often certain people from Aselia have arrived in Luceti, to his knowledge. He was hoping to find a pattern, but there doesn't seem to be one.]

[Voice]

[And just as Yuan finishes locking up the filter, something distracts him, causing him to activate the recording function without realizing it. It's a soft but rapid tapping sound.]

Oh, Selene. [Footsteps, and a window opening.] It's snowing again, hm? ... Come in, then.

[The window is shut again and the journal catches a glimpse of Yuan walking past, holding something small, grey and fluffy in his hand. He's on the other side of the room now, but his voice can still be heard if you listen closely.] I doubt the cold will let up any time soon. It'd be best if you continue to sleep here until winter ends. ... No, I won't mind at all.

[He returns a moment later to find that the journal is recording him and shuts it with an annoyed grunt.]

[Action]

[Four years. Four years of being stuck in Luceti. He remembers being astounded for his first anniversary, but four years is something he never expected to happen. Compared to the long life he's already lived, four years might seem like nothing- just a small fraction. Yet Luceti's always been so hectic, so full of painful and awkward experiences that those four years seem like an eternity in itself.

Martel is in Luceti. Yuan still hasn't spoken to her since she left the house to meet with Mithos. Not properly, anyway. He knows she's all right, because she sent him the occasional message on the journal system, but nothing concrete. He never got around to telling her anything about Cruxis, the Church of Martel, the Desians, the Renegades... All the mistakes they've made after her death. ... He couldn't even tell her that she'd died. But how much had Mithos told her by now? How far would he have twisted the truth? He must've told her who's responsible for his death penalty. There is no excuse for this, Yuan knows that, but he still feels the need to explain himself to Martel.

It's leaving him very restless and the fact that Lloyd is still staying in the house isn't exactly helping that. Despite the cold, he's been venturing out into the forest every day to train- 'Train' being a very generous word for it, because most of the time is being spent just sitting and thinking in peace.

Feel free to catch him either by house 8 or in the forest itself.]

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[He sighs, looking at the ashes of the candles.] Yeah, I know, but people ask still, right? 'Sides, these flames are sorta dangerous.

You will be able to control them with practice, I take it?

That's what we've been hoping.

Next time, I'd suggest using the teleporter to find a private spot at the beach. If the flames truly are that dangerous, practicing in a forest can become troublesome.

The beach is wide open though.

Attempting to light a few candles is less conspicuous than accidentally burning down a portion of these woods. I believe there is still a bit of a 'guardian' living here, who doesn't take kindly to anyone who harms the trees needlessly.

It's not like I'm burning nothi--- wait you mean... was there a wolf or something?

A wolf, yes. Her name is Moro, I believe.

Not run into her yet... I think.

From what I've seen of her messages on the journals, she doesn't strike me as the sort who meets with the villagers very often.

...Well, yeah. [ ... .. ] So what, I'm in danger or something?

You may be, if any of these trees catch fire.

I can put it out!

[Less than half the time]

[Yuan's gaze falls on the used candles, some of which reduced to nothing more than a pile of ash, before he looks back to Rin.]

If you believe that Moro is that forgiving, then by all means.

[He considers a moment, shivers, and then focuses on changing the subject okay-]

What are you even talking about- look, why are you out here?

["To get some peace and quiet"? That's a moot point, considering he was the one who approached this kid.

"Because I don't want to be home right now"? That's none of his business.]

... I was only getting some fresh air.

This is kinda deep in the woods for fresh air, old timer...

["Old timer"...? Geez kid, he looks like he's in his late twenties. Just what do you consider "old"?]

I always go this far out, if not further.

[he's fifteen, in the fifteen year old brat world everyone older than like 23 is an old person, particularly man Seriously, fact it]

Huuuuh, I guess you like long walks after all. This is pretty far.

Hmm. If you think so.

[He could go so much further if he wanted to, but then he'd need to bring food for along the way and he didn't feel like it.]

Yeah I do... wait, what are your name again?

[ Sigh, if he's going to be caught might as well know who this is... ]

Yuan. It's Yuan. ... And you are?

Rin Okumura! ...Nice meeting ya, I guess.

Likewise.

[And with that, he pushes himself to his feet again. If Rin has any more remarks or questions, he'd better ask them now, before Yuan excuses himself.]

[ALL THE QUESTIONS.

But he can't get them out before yuan leaves so they shall go unasked]

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fortunefail - 2012-01-22 23:14 (UTC) - Expand