ϡ - Chapter TwentySix; And now for something not so different [voice/action]

[folklorist]

[ There's a loud splash as someone gets dropped off by the droids...in the river by House 35. The figure that steps out from the embankment is not a familiar face. Most people might not recognize him or perhaps you saw him like this once before. But that's neither here, nor there. Yes, her. The voice over the transmission is completely feminine and most likely unfamiliar. ] Oh for heaven's sake not again.

[ Just an annoyed huff. Wonderful Malnosso, just wonderful. Once again he's a woman. You might hear him mumbling something under his breath as he tries to dry off clothes far too big for him now. Far, far too big since they were his but...well wardrobe change aside not much else has changed this time. Time to go shopping...again. This would be so much easier if he had any fashion sense whatsoever. Mumbled: ] You would think doing this once before would ruin the fun.

[ Oh silly Helios there is always fun to be had in Luceti. Awkward or otherwise, everyone gets involved. He clears her throat before letting out a sheepish laugh. Not very well known, in her tone at least, but the action should be familiar. ] Oh. Um. I'm-I'm back. Did...did anything happen while I was away? [ He realizes shortly afterward no one will actually recognize his voice like this. Derp. Still he sounds none too pleased about the ordeal. Helios will make his way towards the town in seek of more...appropriate clothing. Of course he's really not paying attention, his mind elsewhere at the moment, so...have a blonde haired woman tripping as she walks. A slight 'Ah!' for emphasis. Sad part is that there's not even heels involved this time. Trees. Who put those roots there? ]

((ooc; Coming off hiatus super early. Also will be replying with magicboobs Note: Helios still identifies as himself this time around he's just female bodied. So yeah...enjoy that.))

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[consultmybooks]

Yes, the same was true for me. Most of the villagers, I should think. But everyone seems to be enjoying themselves and, um, no one's been kidnapped since it appeared.

[That they've heard of.]

I've heard that there's apparently even a hotel, in case you don't want to go back and forth every day.

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

The droids must be too busy preforming for their guests. [ He sounds way too smug about that and the smirk on his features shows it, plain as day. ]

That's convenient of them to add. I must say sometimes they do things that makes me question my...opinions about them. Like this...but I suppose there's no sense in mulling over it. Might as well make a good time out of it.

[consultmybooks]

If it helps, the only one's who's opinions you should be revising are Catherine and Molly. Not only did they resolve the Battle Dome to be less, um, violent, but they're the ones who called the park up.

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

The Battle Dome. Ah, right, that's what all those projections were caused by weren't they? Mm. Well I suppose a little revising is in order then.

[ Just tapping his chin with a pointer finger as they steadily get closer to the village. It probably seems strange to see the female bodied Helios doing it though. ] Do you...think the bakery is open? I could use something sweet.

[ Sweets make everything better, true fact. ]

[consultmybooks]

I'm afraid not. [Apologetic smile. If he'd known Helios was coming back, there would have been sweets. But he didn't. Waiting for him to come back from the dead over waiting for him to return from a kidnapping had that advantage, at least.] But we do still have some things back at the kitchen, if that would hold you over.

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

[ But he didn't return as a pretty blonde after death now did he? Helios will just nod. ]

I'm sure it will. Just need something to work off the pre-returning dizziness.

[consultmybooks]

[And he is so very pretty.]

I'm sure I can fix some tea up for you.

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

[ And witty. ]

That'd be wonderful. Never can pass up a good cup of tea after all.

[consultmybooks]

[But not, to some people's disappointment, gay.]

I'm sure it's been in, um, terribly short supply, lately.

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

[ Unfortunately. Perhaps in another time, another place, far far away. Helios frowns. ]

That's not good at all. Doesn't someone grow their own in the village? I've been thinking about trying it. Fresh grown tea leaves...

[consultmybooks]

...Rachel mentioned someone to me once that grew their own. Doberman or, or Bernard, or...

...Labradour?

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

I never heard of him.

[ He's just picturing actual dogs. Which by large would not be uncommon here. ]

They're not...an actual Labradour are they?

[consultmybooks]

I'm, um, I'm...not entirely certain.

I don't think Rachel would have been terribly fond of dogs, so...probably not.

I would say that it is a rather odd name but, um, who are we to comment?

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

I certainly can't. Being named after the god of the sun isn't very typical, even in my world. Perhaps asking over the journals would be best then.

[consultmybooks]

You might as well.

Perhaps we could try for growing some of our own, in the meantime.

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

It couldn't hurt at any rate. Everyone knows how much we all like tea. It'd be nice to at least give something back in return. For the amount we go through...I'm surprised the Malnosso haven't given us our own stock pile yet.

[ Just a laugh. It sounds strange even in his own ears as it escapes him. ]

[consultmybooks]

And if our usual transfer of supplies over to the village were to get disrupted.

[...to say nothing of the fact that they'd suddenly have much bigger problems...]

I'll pick up some seeds at the flower shop tomorrow morning.

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

That happened...with the Earthquake. We had to ration most of the food. But it...it was only a few days. I rather not think about it happening again.

[ It leaves a bad taste in his mouth to be honest. ]

I might accompany you. I do have to get some...um, new clothes after all.

[consultmybooks]

Yes, you do. But let's see if we can get you through the evening, to start with.

[Giles opens the mercifully unlocked door of the item shop and steps inside, looking around.]

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

Y-yes. Through the evening. I-I'm sure I'll be fine. It can be all that hard can it?

[ Besides the lack of fashion sense and only buying clothes for Elise for her birthday and things like that. Helios will follow Giles into the item shop. He'll just go off towards the clothing section then. ]

[consultmybooks]

Avoid the high heels this time and we'll see.

[Giles moves around to another isle, checking for any sign of gardening implements.]

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

[ Just...just a frown. Low blow Giles, low blow! ]

I still can't understand how they do. [ Just mumbling that to himself as he goes to pick out a semi-cohesive outfit. ]

[consultmybooks]

[You threw it over the pitch, Helios. He's morally obligated to take a swing.]

Magic. I thought we'd agreed on that.

[magicboobs.livejournal.com]

[ Morally obligated? Psh! ] They weren't my idea. The Malnosso made me come back in them. [ His hurt tone of voice sounds more convincing as a woman at least. ]

I know, I know! There has to be an art to it, magic or not. [ He's really not curious enough to try this at any point in time. His dignity is already in shambles. ] It's dangerous magic, worse than black magic I figure.

[consultmybooks]

The very blackest. Probably why it's kept as such a great secret.