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[doesnotwaver]

[Doumeki has a thoughtful frown on his face. The video shakes as he fiddles with the phone's keypad.

He turns the device over. His black slacks and his shoes are seen. The phone is flipped back, and his face is visible again.

Silence.]

This isn't mine.

Comments

1/...?

[wataface]

2/...?

[wataface]

Don't turn it around like that, you idiot, it'll make everyone dizzy!

3/...?

[wataface]

And another thing! Don't look so bored! What is wrong with you, that you'd show up in some strange place and look...like...

[trails off uncertainly]

4/...?

[wataface]

...

5/...?

[wataface]

....

6/8

[wataface]

Doumeki!

[it's hard to tell if it's reproachful or worried, but he's obviously making an attempt to throw some vitriol in there]

7/8

[wataface]

What are you doing here!?

8/8

[wataface]

Where are you!?

You'd better stay put, or you're sure to end up lost, you giant oaf. I'll come bring you back to the shop.

And you'd better be grateful I'm not leaving you out there to rot!

[doesnotwaver]

Watanuki.

[having concern for Watanuki will not stop him from plugging his ears.

For a second, at least.]

A European village.

Where are you?

[wataface]

[he waves a hand]

I'm at the shop. Er, that is, Yuuko-san was here before and made a shop like at home in this place, so I've been staying there. You can stay here too, but you'd better appreciate it! And don't make a mess! I've been breaking my back trying to clean up the mess Mokona and his little blue friend made all over the place, and I don't need you adding to it!

[the video shifts, he's walking to the door to get himself into shoes so he can head out]

You're in Espoir. Just listen to me for once and stay put!

[a moment later, he realizes that Doumeki actually said his name, and he glares at the screen for a second, but doesn't mention it]

Before you even ask, no, you can't have any liquor, and I'm not cooking anything till it's dinner time! And dinner is already planned and the ingredients are prepared, so don't try ordering anything!

[he's...very relieved to see Doumeki. can't you tell?]

[1/2]

[doesnotwaver]

The shop.

[something is off, has been off since this conversation started. He peers closely at Watanuki, comparing him to the sight he saw earlier that day.

Definitely strange.]

[2/2]

[doesnotwaver]

[but he'll ask more later, probably when Watanuki's less rattled. he makes a note of the time and looks around at the streets leading out from where he was.

and the mention of food reminds him he hasn't had breakfast yet.]

Is this another effect of the shop?

Make inarizushi for dinner.

1/2

[wataface]

Yes, the shop! Isn't that what I just said? [there's a few thumps, like the heels of his shoes stomping on paving stones - Watanuki is getting irritated.

...but then he softens, slightly, barely perceptibly, and glances away from the video again. the scenery moves by at an even walking pace]

It's not something from the shop, at least, I don't think it is.

[he pauses, as if he's going to say something else, and then...]

2/2

[wataface]

...DID I NOT JUST TELL YOU THAT DINNER IS DECIDED, YOU GIANT MORON?

You can't have inarizushi! Cannot! Nope, nada, not at all! We are having hot japchae tonight, so don't go hoping for anything else!

[doesnotwaver]

Tomorrow for lunch, then.

Why do you think it isn't?

[wataface]

You're not in any position to make demands!

[more stomping, but he calms again when he asks that last question]

It's strange, but there are a lot of things that aren't like the shop at all. Or dreams.