folklorist: (Well this is certainly a mess)
Helios Sprensonne ([personal profile] folklorist) wrote2012-01-30 10:01 pm

ϡ - Chapter ThirtyThree; An Unusual Return [Action|Voice] (backdated to early afternoon)

[Action: Locked to Robert and Helios]

[ It’s a normal day and everyone has gone back to their own worlds. The cacophony of unknown voices over the journals has ceased and there is simply silence. But it’s not as if either of these two would have remembered. They were both taken by the droids just before such events took place, and were replaced with ones that looked and acted just like them. No one knew they were gone and no one would have to.

Except…except things weren’t exactly right upon their return. They usually never were, to be fair. But this, this was something beyond anything Helios thought the Malnosso were capable of.

He was… he was warm...and the pain... The pain was gone; that constant dull pain that had been a part of his life for as long as he could remember...for as long as Elise has been gone. It wasn’t right.

Something is so very wrong right now, and he doesn’t know what to do.

Helios looks over at the scientist lying off to the side and he finally realizes that they’re in some random, empty, unclaimed house. Robert is sprawled on his side, wings twitching a little under his lab coat, but he otherwise looks normal.

It's only when Helios stoops close to shake him gently awake that he realizes something is wrong with him, too. Robert's hands are deathly cold against his palms...just like his usually are.

...They're going to have to talk.
]

[Later action: Open to all]

[Eventually, Robert and Helios walk out of the building together, composed (enough) and ready to face all the inevitable accusations...though they will be very careful and recalcitrant about any major questions. And also a little reluctant to leave each other alone...especially not in their current conditions. Feel free to run into either of them on their meandering way back to House 55...they'd love the company.]

[Eventually, however, they'll get inside and be able to fish out Robert's journal...and then Helios fetches the journal to say a few words.]

Where is it? Oh! Yes it's on. [ He's always a bit more absentminded when there's a lot on his mind, forgive him. ]

It's b-been two days? N-No…around three, I believe. Ah, well, we’re both back. We’re both f-fine and, and there’s nothing to worry about! [ Oh yes. Nothing at all. ] W-We meaning Robert and I. H-He’s fine and-and if you want to speak with him you can. The Malnosso left us in better shape than usual. Ha...perhaps they are learning how to be compassionate. [ A light chuckle. ]

Yes, well, d-did anything happen? Is everyone…is everyone alright? [ A lot can happen in two days in Luceti after all. ]

[ OOC: Robert and Helios return from their mallynap! Feel free to specify in the subject line of your reply where your character is and who you want your character to talk to – either will talk if asked, though most action replies will probably be three-way threads.]
semper_cogitans: (:>)

[Action] Derp derp, I totally saw this... AND YES. Anything for you. <3

[personal profile] semper_cogitans 2012-01-31 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Meanwhile, Robert is not good at hiding his feelings. And so, while he smiles, it's forced; it might betray he's not quite feeling up to snuff.]

... H-Hello, Grune...

... Are you doing well...? [Because he can remember their last few encounters.]
lostinmyway: (Hmm?)

[Action] You guys are gonna make me blush. <333

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2012-01-31 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, yes, I'm doing very well.

[She speaks cheerfully enough, but her gaze rests in some concern on Robert. Helios seems to be all right, but....]

What about you?
semper_cogitans: (:|a)

[Action] x3 ~

[personal profile] semper_cogitans 2012-02-01 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Distracting the topic away from his own failure to hide his emotions is a great idea.]

As f-far as I can tell, Luceti... seems to be in order, so... er... hopefully you were all w-well...?

[... Oh, the things you missed, Robert.]
lostinmyway: (Hmm?)

[Action]

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2012-02-01 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Most people would mention how everyone seems to have lost two days out of their life, but the thought doesn't even cross Grune's mind.]

Oh, everything has been just fine. [She gives them both a curious look.] Were you away for a little while?
semper_cogitans: (-w-)

[Action]

[personal profile] semper_cogitans 2012-02-02 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[Robert can't lie to Grune. But if Helios is going to...]

It is... g-good to be back...

[... Then he can turn his attention to Grune.

He forces a more normal smile - this is made easier with Grune's real love.]


... I... m-missed everyone...
lostinmyway: (Tender.)

[Action]

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2012-02-06 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
I missed you, too. [She smiles at Helios as well.] Both of you. I'm glad you're home.

[Even if she can't quite remember missing them, she's sure it's the truth.]
semper_cogitans: (:>)

[Action]

[personal profile] semper_cogitans 2012-02-11 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Definitely. Being wanted is always a nice feeling.]

Your friendship is... a-always a welcome reminder of how... good this place can be...

[Even if the pain is a reminder of its deepest evils.]
lostinmyway: (Cozy Big Sister.)

[Action]

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2012-02-11 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[And that gets an even bigger smile out of her.]

Thank you, Robert. That's a very nice thing to say!

[...Idea!] Why don't we go get something nice to eat all together? That way, you'll really feel welcomed back.
semper_cogitans: (-w-)

[Action]

[personal profile] semper_cogitans 2012-02-13 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Food. Yes. He can't remember having actually eaten anything solid in a few days. Food might be good.

So he nods.]
I... I th-think so too...

... Shall we go, then...?
lostinmyway: (Oh my isn't this lovely?)

[Action]

[personal profile] lostinmyway 2012-02-13 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, yes. [She beams at the both of them, then raises a fist to the air.] Charge!