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[moezama]

[...Well, this was a little unexpected. Kazuma finds himself standing at the center of the village plaza later on this evening, pretty much having the same pose as the icon, although in new feather garbs. He looks at his surroundings. There was something vaguely familiar about the village, and this pain behind his back...like a dream he once had long ago. Slowly it comes back to him.

He chuckles quietly upon realizing where he was. This was a joke, right? Oh, but of course Luceti was always good at causing interruptions for everyone wasn't it? He sighs, no point in questioning it. He should just go and find his clothes.

As he walks to the clothing store, he realized how quiet it was. Not that the village was quiet in the least, it's his head. It was almost unsettling how quiet it was in his head right now. Terumi would surely have a say or two right now but...nothing.]


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[Kazuma can be found at the clothing store after his return wearing not his old clothes, but the uniform Hazama wore in the NOL. Odd. Yet Kazuma didn't find anything strange about it at all, like this was totally what he has always worn. What he found strange was that he couldn't find his journal. Didn't new feathers usually get them upon arrival?

He'll be checking the various stores, the item and weapon shops afterwards for his things before concluding his journal wasn't here. It couldn't still be at the old House was it? Ugh, he's not sure if he wanted a reunion, but the journal is kind of vital in this place. Maybe he can sneak into House 48 without anyone noticing. So he can be seen walking down the path towards House 48 from the plaza.

Once there, he'll be as quiet as possible getting in and getting out with his things...damn that front door sure makes an awful loud creaking sound and this house--this house stinks like cat. Ugh.]

[OOC: The Malnosso have messed around with Kazuma's head and a few other things, so this is who he believes to be right now. Though he doesn't share the headspace with Terumi in Luceti. This is lasting for a week.]

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[Action]

[failazure]

[Sometime after this, Noel finds it high time to head back to her empty home. Empty in the sense that no one but she and her dog were occupying it. She needed to... see how he was doing. Yes.

Noel trudges along home, a million and one things swarming in her head. How Ragna was doing. How he would feel if he found out that maybe someone or another convinced her to somehow drink. How guilty she was going to feel in a few hours, because maybe she had too much and---- blah, blah, blah. Shut up, brain.

It's a nice night. Gotta enjoy it while it lasts.]

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[moezama]

[And with all of her worries, she doesn't watch where she was going and bumps right on into Kazuma.

He could have easily moved aside when he spotted her, said something, but no. He just lets her bump right on into him. A hand rests on her shoulder to keep her steady.]

Having some trouble looking where you're going?

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[failazure]

[Lalala... oof. Well, it's not like she was walking at a fast or even pace, so the collision is barely a tap. Of course, it's still enough to catch her in that momentary daze, and she almost falls over... if not for the hand that keeps her steady, she'd be eating dirt.

It's dark. Random hand darting out to catch her, but the voice is all-too familiar. She looks up, and...

...oh. Oh, she knows you.]

Hi, Kazuma. [...right? You are Kazuma.] I'll be fine... was just heading home!

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[moezama]

...

[Goodness, he hasn't been called that in a very, very long time. It takes him by surprise to hear it from Noel of all people. He could laugh almost. Kazuma, the name of that foolish child who was incapable of doing anything. Ah but this Noel...this Noel knew that child here didn't she?]

And just where were you coming from? [Does she really not realize who this was...? So hopeless.]

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[failazure]

[What do you expect? After all this time, she's been getting used to distinguishing Kazuma and Terumi. And as far as she's concerned, this is a perfectly normal conversation in that little intoxicated brain of hers.]

Nami's birthday party. Didn't you see her message earlier? [She sways a bit, subsequently removing herself from Kazuma's hold.] I'm sure she would have been fine... inviting you.

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[immamartillo]

[Firo's just leaving the house when he spots the friendly neighborhood Kazuma out and about. With a rather interesting guest, it looks like. One eyebrow raised quizzically, Firo strolls over.]

Oh, hey Kazuma. What're you up to? Who's that?

[Action]

[moezama]

[huh, someone was actually still up now?]

Oh...Firo. [...Yes this is Firo. Right.] Ah, well...this is Noel. I sort of found her unconscious under a tree. It seems like she took a beating to the head.

[He'll play it nice for now. It will be a nasty surprise later]

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[immamartillo]

[Firo's eyes get wider with each sentence.]

Under a tree..? A beatin'?

[Geez... Firo'd expect random injured people lying around at home but not so much at Luceti. And either way, it's pretty awful.</small.] Is she alright? Need a hand?

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[moezama]

Well she's still breathing, so she should be all right at some point. [He shifts Noel slightly]

And yea, I would actually appreciate some help. Can you help me move her to my bed? I'll just let her use it for the night.

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[rageface]

[Imagine Ragna's surprise when he's out and about the village for the first time in a couple of days (thanks to avoiding Noel), and he comes across this sight. The sight of Hazama. It's a lot of surprise that wants to fill every orifice of his being in hatred and anger, enough to stop him in his tracks. But now words come out.

He actually manages to stop himself from yelling out.

Because he knows that he would probably eat the dirt or even die again. Without the Azure, Ragna stands absolutely no chance in taking on this bastard. It's a lose-lose situation, yet he can't urge himself into moving so he can hide. He just stands there, dumbfounded at the sight.

He could have sworn that Terumi was gone.]

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[moezama]

[And a moment after Ragna stops, so dose Kazuma as he notices him. Oh Ragna. Stupid Ragna. Eventhough this was Kazuma who didn't have as big of a grudge as Terumi, he still wanted to beat him to a pulp.

And he has a feeling that he had the upper hand this time. He smiles at the thought and then turns to face him]

Is that you, Ragna? [...He probably couldn't convince him who he actually was, but then again, Ragna always hated him before to care.]

Why the dumb look on your face, hm? Have you lost your way?

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[rageface]

[No response comes from Ragna, but his expression of surprise quickly turns into that of anger. He grits his teeth and narrows his eyes, annoyed that he has to deal with this while powerless. And angry that Hazama was still in Luceti after all this time. Unless he just arrived.

It doesn't matter.

This just fucking sucks all around.]

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[moezama]

[He tilts his head with a look of curiosity] What's wrong, Rags? You're usually more vocal than this.

[so what will he do if he took one step towards him] Or did the Malnosso take your voice away? Which, to be honest would be an improvement.

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[catus_carnival]

[The house not only stinks like cat, but it has cat as well. Tao's not sleeping on the floor nearby for once, instead getting a late night snack...or well, more like late night meal. Details. Oh, but a late night guest counts as a surprise too.]

...Green Guy and Lacking Lady?

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[moezama]

[....uggh why the hell must you stink like cat, Tao?]

Uh, Lacking Lady partied a bit too hard tonight, Tao.

[action]

[catus_carnival]

[she can't help it, she is cat!!!]

Ooooh...that's why she looks all tired. Is she gonna stay over?

[It's like eating too much, right? Of course it is. Shhhhhh, her logic is flawless.]

[action]

[moezama]

[That's right, she had too much treebark]

Yes. Just until she feels better at least. [He can feel his sinuses acting up] I'll just let her use my bed for the night.

[Action]

[oldest_trick]

[Oh hey. Envy happens to be near the center of the village plaza! And it's giving Kazuma a very curious look when it sees him. Hmmm. Now it's pretty sure that you're that same freaking brat that it ran into when it first got here. But for some reason you also look a bit different... somehow. It's not really sure.]

Hey. You're that green haired brat right? Kazami or something.

[Action]

[moezama]

...[Where has he heard that voice? Oh, right]

Kazami? Really? I'm so hurt that you can't remember the one who helped you, Envy!

[Action]

[oldest_trick]

[Wow what. It actually just expected you to flail and get nervous and just quietly give your real name if it was incorrect. This is new.]

What? It was close enough wasn't it?

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[moezama]

That depends, really. [Sure, just confuse Envy more, Kazuma]

Enjoying yourself here?

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[not_meatbuns]

[With the Boundary interference growing steadily worse with each day, it's a small achievement making it into the kitchen. She's been asleep most of the day, but now she's on the way to make some tea, and...

...And there's Kazuma. Echoes bouncing off the Boundary are screaming that something is off, but she's trying to ignore them. Nothing is off. It's just the interference again.

Her voice is weak, but she still manages a small smile as she pads into the kitchen.]

Kazuma...?

[Good heavens, that nagging sensation won't go away.]

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[moezama]

[Kazuma was about to open the fridge when he heard a familiar voice and turns. He couldn't remember their time here at all back in their world, but now, they were coming back in waves.]

-!! [She sounded so weak.] ....Miss Litchi. [...dammit he can't. His memories of her here were something he just couldn't ignore.] You don't sound too good...[She doesn't have a lot of time, he can tell.]

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[not_meatbuns]

[The nagging sensation, trying to force her to acknowledge it, is starting to cause a sharp pain in her head. In spite of it, she manages to keep up a slightly faltering smile.]

I just need some tea, that's all. [Why is this familiar. This shouldn't be familiar at all, but something is sticking out like a red flag in her memory. And the memories rushing to flagpole like a gathering lightning strike aren't matching up at all.] Is everything alright...?

[Action]

[moezama]

... [Yea, he's going to stay where he is. Something was telling him he shouldn't get to close to her. Which is...unfortunate. There's no Terumi here to keep him under wraps, so he was hesitant to feel suddenly concern for her.]

Everything's fine...though I should let you know that Miss Noel is staying for the night in my room. She...had a bit of an accident, but she'll recover. [...] I don't suggest you go see her.