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[ledbythewind]

[It's a clear autumn day, with crisp air and blue skies-- the perfect weather for taking a long walk, which is exactly what Richard is out doing right now. Only, well, it's less of a walk and more of a patrol of sorts, just in case. Not that he actually expects to find Naoki, but it can't hurt to keep an eye out anyway. He'll be wandering around pretty much all over town, out into the forest, and finally back to Apartment 23, where he's been staying for the past few days.

Anyone who spots him will probably notice that he looks somewhat tired and in less of a good mood than he usually is.]

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[couldhavedanced.livejournal.com]

[Emma isn't out doing anything fascinating herself. She's getting shampoo, soap, plastic bags, plastic gloves...all sorts of cleaning supplies that she can find, and maybe a little food. Cleaning supplies are more important, though. It isn't until she's on her way back that she runs into Richard. It takes her a moment to recognize him from a few of their conversations over the journal, however.]

Oh. Hello.

[ledbythewind]

[When he notices her, his expression softens a bit, though it takes a moment for him to recognize her and recall her name as well.]

Miss Emma, isn't it?

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[On the way back to the apartment at the end of the day, he might just run into Isamu. He'll be coming back from the grocery store.]

[ledbythewind]

[Richard greets him with a bit of a strained smile and a nod. He'd been planning on stopping by the store himself, but he's been so distracted lately that it had totally slipped his mind. Good thing Isamu wasn't quite as absent-minded as he.]

I'd almost forgotten that we needed more food.

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[He shrugs.]

Yeah, well... [He'll be hungry if he comes back.]

[couldhavedanced.livejournal.com]

Yes. That's me. Oh, you can call me Emma, though. Just Emma.

[She switches the bag she's carrying over to her other hand. Running into people still has her a little fidgety.]

How are you today?

[ledbythewind]

Thank you.

[His eyes darken for just a moment.]

... no sign of him either?

[ledbythewind]

Emma, then. I'm doing quite well, and yourself?

[Just ignore the fact that he looks pretty tired here. He notes the slight fidgeting, but he isn't going to say anything about it just yet.]

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[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

[Forest may get him a Ted who will more likely than not end up losing Naoki when he finds him resting against one of the trees. With Aldo off to who knows where and Naoki and Helios missing, Ted wasn't too keen on staying around an area surrounded by empty rooms. So! He will be resting, and spotting Richard, waving at him.]

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Isamu just shakes his head.]

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[ledbythewind]

[The smile Ted gets is a tired one, but he is genuinely glad to see his friend, especially since he knows that Ted is missing Naoki as well. He's a little bit impressed by how his boyfriend has managed to make so many friends here in Luceti.]

Are you enjoying the weather?

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[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

You could say that. [He gives him a small grin of his own.] More like taking a break right now. And you?

[ledbythewind]

I see.

[He's not surprised, but... well, he'd hoped.]

I'm sure they'll return him soon. We'll just have to be ready for when they do.

[But those words are small comfort right now and he knows it.]

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[ledbythewind]

I suppose you could say I'm doing the same thing.

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[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

Want some company then? I'm just about done resting.

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[ledbythewind]

Yes, I'd like that. Sir Isamu tends to be on the quiet side, at least around me, so I haven't had the opportunity to have many conversations lately.

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[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

He didn't strike me as much of a conversationalist, no. You've been staying with him for a while, haven't you?

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[ledbythewind]

[He nods.]

I've been there ever since that night we both stayed over.

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[300yrswandering.livejournal.com]

I take it you still haven't had any luck then...

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

Yeah.

They'd better, anyway. [Not that there was much he could do if they didn't.]

[ledbythewind]

Or you'll force them to yourself?

[There's a note of irony to the teasing, because he'd do the exact same thing if he could.]

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

...Maybe. [He could, you know, make a pathetic attempt.]

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[akumanotrill]

[recognises you and raises a hand in greeting, he has an eyepatch over his left eye]

Hey, hi, Richard!

[comes closer... you don't look too well] ... are you feeling alright?

[ledbythewind]

... I don't think I ever thanked you properly for helping him while I was gone.

[forsurvival.livejournal.com]

[While Richard's making his way through the forest, he may notice some suspicious rustling nearby. Whatever could it be?]