['Accidental' Video/Action]

[ledbythewind]

[Video]

[At first, the journal seems to have been left open by accident, perhaps knocked open by some errant passerby, as the only thing visible is what looks to be a ceiling. Certainly nothing remarkable, in any case.

However, it isn't long before the sound of a bell jingling can be heard over the journals, followed almost immediately by a surprised and dismayed squawk of protest, then by Richard's laughter.]

What are you-- Oh come on. I am not wearing this. [There’s further jingling as the subject of Richard’s tormenting speaks up.]

Just as I thought-- it suits you perfectly. Purple really is your color.

There are nicer collars out there, you know. Ones that don’t make noise.

And if I said the noise was the point?

[More jingling as the collar is tugged at, but not removed.] You want to slowly drive yourself mad?

I want to be able to know where you are. You’re far too quiet when you’re around the house.

Me? Quiet? Pfft. You mean you can’t just follow my constant complaining?

I suppose I could always give you more to complain about instead…

You’re already doing that, so I lose either way.

[He laughs again.] Then I see no reason to object to this.

[Score another victory for Richard.]

[Action]

[Mission accomplished, Richard will spend the rest of the day tidying up around the house and running a few errands. Those who pay attention might notice that there's something slightly... off about him, though. At home, he very nearly trips over the cat and accidentally bumps his shin against the coffee table at one point (which anyone in the house will be made aware of when he yelps); at the store, he stands there staring at the ingredient lists on food items far longer than most people would.

It's a definite aberration for the usually elegant and graceful king, but one he'll try to shrug off if asked about.]

(OOC: Joint post between Richard (green) and Isamu (purple)! One or both will answer the video part-- if you have a preference, feel free to specify.)

Comments

[Action, store]

[lostinmyway]

[Oh, my, it looks as though Richard is having a little memory problem. Of course she doesn't know what that's like, but she's sure it must be a bit troublesome. She should go help him out!]

Hello, Richard.

[Action, store]

[ledbythewind]

[Richard's first instinct is to jump slightly upon hearing the unexpected voice. While he's normally wary about people sneaking up on him, that reaction is of a greater magnitude than usual, though whether Grune will realize that or not remains to be seen.

There's a smile on his face when he turns to her as if nothing is wrong.]

Hello, Grune. How are you today?

[Action, store]

[lostinmyway]

[She does notice him startle, but, being Grune, doesn't think anything of it.]

I'm very good. How are you?

[Action, store]

[ledbythewind]

I'm quite well indeed, though I seem to be having a bit of trouble deciding what to make for dinner tonight.

[He lifts the hand that's holding a can to indicate to her what he means by that.]

Perhaps you could help me with that.

[Action, store]

[lostinmyway]

Oh, yes, of course. [She moves in closer.] What are you looking at?

[Video]

[secretmiracle]

[Whether it was an accident or not, Erica can't help but watch Richard and Isamu playing around like that. It's what they're doing right, playing? How nice, having the chance to watch two friends enjoying each others company.]

Excuse me, but purple really does suit you. And isn't the sound of lightly jingling bells enjoyable? [It almost reminds her of Christmas, in a way.]

[Video]

[musubi]

No. And no.

And why is this open? Goddamn it, Richard!

[Cue Isamu trying to squirm away from his friend in order to reach for it.]

[Video]

[ledbythewind]

It's open?

[All innocence, of course. He would never, ever leave the journal open on purpose while he did something like put a collar with a bell around his best friend's neck.]

It must have slipped when I set it down.

[He's also conveniently positioning himself so that Isamu can't reach it easily.]

[Video]

[secretmiracle]

Was I not meant to see this? [Oh dear, she didn't mean to spy on them or anything like that.] I'm sorry, though I'm very thankful for being able to see two friends enjoying each others company.

action;

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ Kirk recalled the young blonde he had met in the bar one night, trying to debate if he wanted to drown his sorrows or not. He had seemed like a nice kid, eager to help. Well, he said kid, but honestly he had no idea how old Richard was and Kirk had been rudely awakened to the fact that some people looked a lot younger than they were - thanks Trunks.

He came up to him in the store, his own basket full of some fresh vegetables and fruit, mostly for Spock, some canned items for himself on those lazy days. ]</sub>

If it helps, no one can really pronounce things on the ingredients list, so I wouldn't worry to much about it.

action;

[ledbythewind]

[Startled by the sudden voice, Richard very nearly drops the can he's holding, but is quick to correct his grip on it and wipe the surprise off his face before he turns to address the man. He has to stare at him for a couple of moments before it clicks in his mind: this was the stranger he'd met in the bar while picking up the cherry liqueur for Isamu's cake.

As such, he relaxes just slightly and offers up a smile that's somewhat on the apologetic side.]

I'm not sure how much good being able to pronounce them would do me when I'm not even sure what they are in the first place.

Re: action;

[universal_charm]

Really? Uh, I guess I can help you with that. Do they not have vegetables and things like this in your world?

_{[ He supposed it was silly to think that things like beans and corn would be available on other worlds. It was a possibility, but unlikely when he thought about it considering how plants adapted to environments to easily. ]}

action;

[ledbythewind]

The vegetables we have-- it's the other things in the can along with them that confuse me.

[Some of them have very odd names. It makes him wonder just what they're used for and why they need to be put in the can with the vegetables.]

[ Voice? Video? Something? ]

[rashness]

What're you guys doing...?

[ Voice? Video? Something? ]

[musubi]

Porn. Obviously we thought Luceti was lacking in that area.

[Isamu pulls the book up and looks into it deadpan.]

What, you don't like my new look?

[ Voice? Video? Something? ]

[ledbythewind]

[Well, if Isamu is going to put it that way, then what choice does Richard have but to play along? It's hard not to smile (or outright burst out laughing) as he drapes himself over his friend, though. Hopefully Rin isn't going to attempt to analyze the flirtatious look he aims at the journal, because it's about all he can do to not crack up.]

Yes, it's truly disheartening to see that no one has thought to supply the enclosure with anything of that nature over all these years.

[ Voice? Video? Something? ]

[rashness]

[ WHAT

He's actually completely speechless at that, not even blushing as much as just going pale and then looking vaguely sick. In a shocked sort of way, where he then goes a bit blue in the face ]

[video]

[seleniahymn]

... I'm sure there are more... reasonable ways to keep track of one another.

[Honestly, she's not sure what to make of this sight.]

[video]

[musubi]

See?

This is what I'm saying. Richard, this person agrees with me.

[video]

[ledbythewind]

Reasonable ways such as? I am open to suggestions if you have any other ideas.

[... but he likes the collar.]

[video]

[seleniahymn]

The journals seem to usually work, don't they?

[What, were you expecting a more creative answer from Tear?]

[Video]

[drawnbythesword]

...A bell? Why a bell?

[Video]

[musubi]

Don't ask me!

He probably thinks it's cute or something.

It isn't cute.

[Video]

[drawnbythesword]

It seems kind of... tacky.

[Video]

[musubi]

Right?? I agree completely. Totally tacky.