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[ledbythewind]

[It started out as a normal day-- if it can be called "normal" considering that two of his housemates are currently about eight years younger than usual, but fairly uneventful regardless. The "keep Asbel from getting himself or Hubert killed" duties were passed back and forth between him and Cheria as needed until finally he managed to escape and leave them to pester Cheria about the dinner she's currently preparing.

... come to think of it, he hasn't seen Sophie all day. He should go let her know that dinner is almost ready.

He hardly gets the door open six inches before he realizes with a sinking feeling that something is terribly wrong. Sophie's room is empty, bare, as if no one had ever lived in it at all. And Richard has been in Luceti long enough to know what that means...

It's with a neutral expression born from years of practice that he shuts the door behind him and heads back downstairs to inform the others of this, opening his journal to send a short message on the way.]

For those of you who knew her, Sophie has been sent back home to Efinea.

[He really isn't looking forward to explaining this to Asbel and Hubert...]

Comments

[ledbythewind]

Yes, she was a friend from my world. But that's where she belongs, not here.

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

[He nods absently, mouth thinned into a slight frown]

It'd be nice if knowing that made shit easier.

[ledbythewind]

Mmm. It never does get any easier, does it?

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

[His chest pulls painfully. Sanji briefly turns his glance straight ahead]

No, it doesn't.

[ledbythewind]

You would think that we'd get used to it after being here long enough and seeing enough people returned home, but...

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

Oi, you really think it's that simple?

[he shakes his head] Even if it happens all the time, there's nothing wrong with missing them.

[ledbythewind]

It doesn't matter how I feel about it. I have to be strong for Asbel, Hubert and Cheria.

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

[You remind him of himself. It's kinda annoying.

But he didn't come here to lecture.]

Alright; Do what you have to. [A pause] But try and take a break for yourself, anyway.

[ledbythewind]

[He gives a soft laugh.]

Don't worry-- I think Isamu would insist, even if I disagreed.

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

Tch. At least one of you has some damn sense.

[ledbythewind]

Hahaha... except I'm the one who is supposed to be looking after him, not the other way around.

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

Oi, you can't expect to stay on top of it all the time.

[ledbythewind]

Would you really want Isamu being the responsible one here?

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

Between the both of you? [A shrug]

Right now I'll take what I can get.

[ledbythewind]

That might not be much right now, but I do promise to attempt to avoid any destruction of property.

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

-- Not that I don't appreciate the commitment, but do you usually go around destroying property when shit hits the fan?

[ledbythewind]

A man is entitled to a few secrets every now and then.

[... actually Shizuo was the one who threw the chair, but shhhh.]

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

[Sanji is no stranger to property damage. So SHINE ON, RICHARD.]

Fair enough. Just so long as it's not the restaurant. [Don't hurt his baby]

[ledbythewind]

I think I can promise you that much, though anything beyond that is fair game.

[See, Richard himself doesn't cause the trouble (most of the time); he just hangs out with people who do.]