002. Yagami Light - Video [Week 4, Day 3]

[killswithapen]

[ The hitomi activates to darkness. Light's hand is closed across it, turning it on, and there is the sound of movement before his hand moves suitably away from it. Instead, Light looks down into the device, revealing that not only are both of his hands free, and there's hay in his hair. His voice is very low as he speaks, as though he's trying to

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[watashi_wa_eru]

Mmmn?

[ The rustling of movement in the hay as L sits, assessing the circumstances immediately. He is amused after the fact, the sole exception -- the loss of the rope chaining them together. ]

Yes. You realize I will be accompanying you.

[ Peripherally aware of straw in his hair and clothes, L doesn't remove them, but rather, stands; unwilling to allow Light away from his sight. ]

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[killswithapen]

[Light sits up, but he's not going anywhere. After a moment he simply lifts his hands above his head and sinks back into the pile of hay, blinking owlishly up at L.]

I'm not going anywhere, Ryuzaki. It's too early. Sit down, you idiot.

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[watashi_wa_eru]

[ He smiles, indulgent, rising to a crouch. He can't find it in himself to react to Light's attempt at an insult. He doesn't acknowledge them. ]

Alright. If you require additional rest, I suppose we can remain here for another thirty-minutes. I can't help but wonder; however, why you wouldn't prefer the comfort of the bed.

[ Insinuation: always an effective strategy to use against Light. ]

After all, there is a lot to clean. We may as well get started soon.

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[killswithapen]

You tired me out, but unlike you I need a full night's sleep. I didn't know you could talk for such a long time.

[Pushing sleep out of his eyes, he considers getting up. L's right, it might be better go to the bed, but he'll be awake by the time they get down there.]

Maybe I just like rolling in the hay with you better, Ryuzaki?

[Two can play at that game, anyway.]

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[guerrilla_morph]

Judging by the network . . . most, but there's a few still being kids.

I know some people might long for their childhood but this really takes the cake.

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[killswithapen]

[Soft laughter; Light is trying his best not to wake L up.]

It was nice, actually. I think I learnt a few interesting things about myself.

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[guerrilla_morph]

Like your sense of balance is absolutely shot?

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[killswithapen]

More like...I was much happier. More carefree, even if I didn't know how to play properly.

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[dramatic_cape]

It seems most of us have reverted back to our proper ages, though there are some that haven't yet. I hope it's not permanent, for their sakes.

[ Lelouch gives the young man - looks about his own age - a tired smile. ]

I don't believe we've met yet. My name is Lelouch Lamperouge. I take it you're a recent arrival?

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[killswithapen]

Yagami Light, and yes I am a newcomer. I've been here a few days.

[He keeps his voice down, but he smiles into the camera generously, considering the stranger. Lelouch -- yes, he's seen your dream. You aren't nearly as harmless as you look. Nothing but genuine feeling shows in his eyes, his thoughts kept to himself.]

This was quite an experience, I have to admit.

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[dramatic_cape]

Good to meet you, Yagami-san. I'd say get comfortable, but I'd rather not concede the gods that victory.

[ He's cheerful, oh so cheerful, but don't think for a second he's any less angrier at the whole situation of this world. No, he's just finally managed to cool it off, forge it and sink it in an ice bath to solidify and harden into something sharp. Something that can cut. He's got a plan now, a purpose and allies, and a place to strike. He's hunting the gods. They can throw anything they like at him, but he will not be deterred. ]

One gets used to the idea that this kind of thing happens often, but it's always a shock.

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[killswithapen]

It isn't particularly nice to feel as though you're being played with, no. I rather enjoyed being a master of my own life, at home, so it's unnerving to find myself at the whim of the supernatural here.

Still, I have no choice but to 'get comfortable' when there's no way home. My friend-- [Friend?] --and I managed to catch a few wild chickens, even if the idea of domesticating animals from the wild is almost ridiculous.

I...

[Hesitation. He glances toward the still sleeping L, then looks seriously at Lelouch.]

I saw your dream, though I'm afraid I wasn't sure what to make of it at the time. I'm still not entirely certain. Your reaction to death shocked me a bit more than I'd have liked to admit, I guess.