[ { Something isn't right, alright. Something is, in fact, very wrong; you see, the entire purpose of the worth of life has vanished into thin air, and Yubel does not know where that thin air even is. Juudai is gone. His body is still here - obviously, it's what Yubel is moving and living in right now - but he, the warm comforting center of the world, is gone.
Not gone. He can't be gone. Juudai can't not be. It's impossible. Yubel is alive. Yubel is, at this moment; therefore Juudai must exist somewhere, and wherever that somewhere is, Yubel will find it. Find it. Yes. Yubel has to find it. That's the only important thing right now.
The beach. The dream-thing took place at the beach. That's where Yubel will start. }
Whoops, Johan, did you say something? Because Juudai just abruptly jumped out of the bed and is now half-running right past you, straight out the door, as if you are not even there. He hasn't even put shoes on. He hasn't even put clothes on (he sleeps in Kuriboh-print boxers, by the way
( ... )
Johan catches "Juudai" by the arm almost reflexively on his way out to stop him, giving him a look of confusion. This is more than a little weird... he only catches a split-second glimpse of the expression on his face, and his eyes, despite that their gazes don't meet yet. But there's something wrong. It's not... his, is it?
No, but how can that be? That's stupid, Juudai is Juudai...]
[ { At the best of times, Johan, Yubel tolerates you. Even, perhaps, likes you, in the sense that you are incredibly important to Juudai and are therefore to be approved of, regardless of past history. However, this is not the best of times, and Yubel is not in a tolerant mood. } ]
Let go of me.
[ Well... Juudai's never been one to use "boku." Or to sound so very... that way. He turns and snaps: ]
[It's a little late, by the time this video happens, because Gau himself has just arrived back into this world. But it's still morning, so perhaps... he'll find Juudai all right.
Except that wasn't Juudai. He's sure of it, not just because it's strange to ask for yourself, but because of the image itself, and because of the goddess's words... it all comes together to show him that Juudai is not here.
But there's something there.
Gau is frowning a little as he thumbs the button for a video, showing up dressed in a yukata and in his more adult form again.]
Excuse me. I have some experience with the deities of this world, being a priest myself. So perhaps I could... be of some aid?
[ { After that whole crazy business in the house, Yubel is just glad to be outside and not dealing with anything that isn't helping her find Juudai at the moment. The Hitomi pings, and for a second, she almost doesn't want to answer it, until the thought occurs that, oh yes, she did make a sort of demand into the camera for information earlier... } ]
You - you're the boy from the bakery. [ At least Juudai's got clothes on now. Suspicion fights with hope in his expression. ] ...I don't remember you saying anything about being a priest. [ Suspicion has won out... for now. ]
Celestial - ?! [ Many things can be said about Yubel's particular mental quirks, but slowness is not one of them. ] - You think that Juudai's been taken there.
[Yuui has to wonder at the sight of those mismatched eyes if this Juudai was similar to Syaoran-kun. If his soul was a borrowed gift that had a timer on how long he'd get to keep it.
(He had to wonder just how much time was left on that particular timer as well.)
But for now, with this odd child, he was more than a touch curious... because if he could figure out his flaws it might help deal with Syaoran once he arrived here too.
And if nothing else... he has to be sure this boy was not a threat to his brother. Because threats are, in truth, easier to deal with before they have a chance to inflict harm on Fai.
So here, have a perfectly friendly smile as he props his chin on his palm.]
So...do you ask for yourself because you are no longer yourself, or do you ask for yourself because you've forgotten yourself, child?
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[ { Oho~ooo, look who's so wise and sage with his philosopher's questions today! And child, too! (Neglecting the fact that of course, he believes he's speaking to Juudai at the moment...) } ]
But wouldn't the answer be dependent on what the question's actually asking?
[His own expressions remains perfectly serene as he watches the boy. It's interesting - the tone of voice and speech pattern, mannerisms, they're different. That much he can tell. Now he just has to figure out the how and why of it.]
[Elfangor's immediate urge is to suspect--Yeerk!--but no, that would make no sense. A Yeerk would not give itself away so readily. And there was the change in appearance, and that this new personality seemed to have misplaced its host. No, had to be something very different. But still, it seemed to be a matter of dual minds within one body. Was Juudai (wherever he was at the moment) aware of this possession? Was it willing? But Elfangor could not seek out answers to these questions now.
Instead, he turns his attention to the dream itself. Or perhaps not so much a dream as a vision, if his suspicions were correct. Amaterasu... one of the gods of this place, then. Elfangor is all too familiar with how gods have a tendency to skew one's place in space and time. Is that what this was? But then why leave this awareness, this other personality behind?
He is not certain how to approach this... person. Whoever they are. But he can sympathize with feeling at a loss after being pulled, as it were, by a higher force in a direction one does not
( ... )
[ { Yubel catches this message on her way to the Amaterasu Shrine near Hisato - on foot. (You know, not that Juudai's body isn't of course perfect in its own right, it would be really nice if she had her wings and didn't have to bother with walking. Just a thought. Throwing it out there.)
Also, she caught that tone of voice. You think you're extremely clever, don't you, Neo-Spacian? } A very knowing look to go with that sentiment. ]
Not this particular one, no. But I have had the experience of being relocated from where I was supposed to be by one such higher being.
[Granted, the Ellimist had a very different idea of where he was "supposed to be," but that was not relevant to this situation.
And he catches that look, but rather than returning a similarly snarky one, he responds only with sympathy. He may not know the exact nature of this person's connection with Juudai, and it seems uncomfortably close to the parasitism engaged by the Yeerks--but if they are racing off in the direction he suspects, then they must care very much about having Juudai returned safely. A Yeerk would only be concerned insofar as having a useful host. Definitely not a Yeerk then, and he shoves aside his suspicions of dishonorable intent.]
I do not know who you are, but I am sorry for your situation. Being abruptly separated so unexpectedly from someone with whom you are that close... I hope the gods return him to you swiftly.
[This isn't a normal dream. Not that watching dreams are normal, but something happened during that dream, it isn't just some kind of manifestation of the subconscious. There's been a change there, and Jason doesn't even need to see Juudai's eyes to know that this happened.]
You know, I could ask you the same thing. [Teeth barely bared, unconsciously mirroring the person in the feed.
It's strange really, to feel this protective towards Juudai, but he just does, dammit, and doesn't want to think about why just now. There's more important things he needs to deal with obviously.]
It was meant to warn you. Whether you feel scared or not is your prerogative.
[ Yubel bares her teeth in a sort-of smile. ]
Perhaps I am not sure yet if you deserve to know, Jason Todd. [ { Which is a shame, because she kind of likes you, Jason. Let's see if you prove worthy of it. } ]
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[Johan bangs cheerfully on the door to the bedroom before opening it without waiting for a response.]
You still asleep? Rise and shine, sleepyhead!
[He saunters over to the bed as casually as can be, totally unaware something's not right... yet.]
Oh, you're up. What, did you just wake up?
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Not gone. He can't be gone. Juudai can't not be. It's impossible. Yubel is alive. Yubel is, at this moment; therefore Juudai must exist somewhere, and wherever that somewhere is, Yubel will find it. Find it. Yes. Yubel has to find it. That's the only important thing right now.
The beach. The dream-thing took place at the beach. That's where Yubel will start. }
Whoops, Johan, did you say something? Because Juudai just abruptly jumped out of the bed and is now half-running right past you, straight out the door, as if you are not even there. He hasn't even put shoes on. He hasn't even put clothes on (he sleeps in Kuriboh-print boxers, by the way ( ... )
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Johan catches "Juudai" by the arm almost reflexively on his way out to stop him, giving him a look of confusion. This is more than a little weird... he only catches a split-second glimpse of the expression on his face, and his eyes, despite that their gazes don't meet yet. But there's something wrong. It's not... his, is it?
No, but how can that be? That's stupid, Juudai is Juudai...]
Uh, are you... feeling okay there?
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Let go of me.
[ Well... Juudai's never been one to use "boku." Or to sound so very... that way. He turns and snaps: ]
I have to find him, you stupid child! Let go!
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Except that wasn't Juudai. He's sure of it, not just because it's strange to ask for yourself, but because of the image itself, and because of the goddess's words... it all comes together to show him that Juudai is not here.
But there's something there.
Gau is frowning a little as he thumbs the button for a video, showing up dressed in a yukata and in his more adult form again.]
Excuse me. I have some experience with the deities of this world, being a priest myself. So perhaps I could... be of some aid?
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You - you're the boy from the bakery. [ At least Juudai's got clothes on now. Suspicion fights with hope in his expression. ] ...I don't remember you saying anything about being a priest. [ Suspicion has won out... for now. ]
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[He pauses, tilts his head and then smiles a little.]
Before that, however, I spent... almost an entire month in the Celestial Plains, being readied for such a position by a Goddess.
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...He'll be gone for a month?
[ { Not Good. } ]
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(He had to wonder just how much time was left on that particular timer as well.)
But for now, with this odd child, he was more than a touch curious... because if he could figure out his flaws it might help deal with Syaoran once he arrived here too.
And if nothing else... he has to be sure this boy was not a threat to his brother. Because threats are, in truth, easier to deal with before they have a chance to inflict harm on Fai.
So here, have a perfectly friendly smile as he props his chin on his palm.]
So...do you ask for yourself because you are no longer yourself, or do you ask for yourself because you've forgotten yourself, child?
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I ask because I want an answer. Child.
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[His own expressions remains perfectly serene as he watches the boy. It's interesting - the tone of voice and speech pattern, mannerisms, they're different. That much he can tell. Now he just has to figure out the how and why of it.]
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My name is Yubel. Juudai seems to have departed his body for the time being. This should not be. Have I answered your question?
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Instead, he turns his attention to the dream itself. Or perhaps not so much a dream as a vision, if his suspicions were correct. Amaterasu... one of the gods of this place, then. Elfangor is all too familiar with how gods have a tendency to skew one's place in space and time. Is that what this was? But then why leave this awareness, this other personality behind?
He is not certain how to approach this... person. Whoever they are. But he can sympathize with feeling at a loss after being pulled, as it were, by a higher force in a direction one does not ( ... )
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[ { Yubel catches this message on her way to the Amaterasu Shrine near Hisato - on foot. (You know, not that Juudai's body isn't of course perfect in its own right, it would be really nice if she had her wings and didn't have to bother with walking. Just a thought. Throwing it out there.)
Also, she caught that tone of voice. You think you're extremely clever, don't you, Neo-Spacian? } A very knowing look to go with that sentiment. ]
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[Granted, the Ellimist had a very different idea of where he was "supposed to be," but that was not relevant to this situation.
And he catches that look, but rather than returning a similarly snarky one, he responds only with sympathy. He may not know the exact nature of this person's connection with Juudai, and it seems uncomfortably close to the parasitism engaged by the Yeerks--but if they are racing off in the direction he suspects, then they must care very much about having Juudai returned safely. A Yeerk would only be concerned insofar as having a useful host. Definitely not a Yeerk then, and he shoves aside his suspicions of dishonorable intent.]
I do not know who you are, but I am sorry for your situation. Being abruptly separated so unexpectedly from someone with whom you are that close... I hope the gods return him to you swiftly.
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Just for a moment. } ]
[ A bitter laugh: ] You trust far too easily, Neo-Spacian.
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You know, I could ask you the same thing. [Teeth barely bared, unconsciously mirroring the person in the feed.
It's strange really, to feel this protective towards Juudai, but he just does, dammit, and doesn't want to think about why just now. There's more important things he needs to deal with obviously.]
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[ Juudai's - Yubel's eyes harden. ]
But do not presume to understand what you know nothing of, Jason Todd.
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[And whatever's taken over Juudai knows his name. Awesome. He doesn't back down though, green eyes icy-cold, his mouth set in a hard, cruel line.]
Well, fill me in then I won't be in the dark now will I?
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[ Yubel bares her teeth in a sort-of smile. ]
Perhaps I am not sure yet if you deserve to know, Jason Todd. [ { Which is a shame, because she kind of likes you, Jason. Let's see if you prove worthy of it. } ]
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