001 [week eleven | day one] //accidental video-

[l_shrugged]

[The device flickers on, shifting as though on shakey ground and there is the dull shuffle of footsteps, skin on wood. Squeaking boards. The source seems to retreat in an unhurried fashion and it's quiet for some time, though there is a muffled murmur from the window. And the minutes drag on and on. And on. The view is of a hotel room, window

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[video]

[firebendingtea]

Ah, it's good to see you again.

[voice]

[l_shrugged]

Mm, I'm afraid I'm not familiar.

[L just wanted tea and honey; not social interaction.]

I take it we have met before, though.

[According to Mello, he's been here for quite some time, so it wouldn't be a stretch to insert familiarity in unfamiliar faces. And while, yes, he has awoken to the same dream, it will be a few more days before he fully accepts the situation]

Re: [voice]

[firebendingtea]

Ah...

[hadn't someone mentioned this? Ginko had -- people who came back with no memory of before]

My name is Iroh. We used to be neighbors. You and another young man used to come by for tea and bring me extra eggs.

[voice]

[l_shrugged]

[...

He had neighbors.

And knew them.

And visited for tea?]

It's a pleasure to meet you, then. I suppose you know my name.

[Rather. L is unaware of the alias he has chosen to offer.]

Re: [voice]

[firebendingtea]

Indeed. If you need any help setting in... settling back in, I'd be happy to help, but you do have friends from where you're from, if I recall. An old man like me always appreciates the company, when I'm not working.

[voice]

[l_shrugged]

I'm grateful. I'll consider a visit once the situation has settled... which may be some time. This is a very different world.

[If "world" is the right word.]

Re: [voice]

[firebendingtea]

Perhaps more for you than me. If I remember, you're from a place where devices such as this thing we're talking over are routine.

[Iroh taps the Hitomi, unsure if L can see him when he can't see L.]

[voice]

[l_shrugged]

Mm, yes. That is true.

[How much has he told others?]

This area is actually not uncommon in my world, either, but I spend more time in the urbanized regions.

Re: [voice]

[firebendingtea]

Well, I wouldn't expect a whole world to be exactly the same all over. Worlds are big place.

[voice]

[l_shrugged]

That's subjective... though the areas did vary, yes.

[Very distracted tone.]

Re: [voice]

[firebendingtea]

Well, perhaps we'll see each other again, yes?

[It was a polite way to let L disengage in the conversation. It sounded like he'd have a lot to do, catching up.]

[voice]

[l_shrugged]

Yes, of course. [Manners, yes.] I look forward to my next tea visit.