XX9: Escape Plan v.1.5 [Video]

[stupidgenes]

[Asch is near the fountain--sitting, thinking, finishing up lunch.]

I know this doesn't last for very long, but that's why I'm waiting here. That's all.

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[fononfailure]

[ Well... if it doesn't last long, then there's no harm in giving Asch a little shove into the fountain, right? Logic. Luke has it. ]

[stupidgenes]

[...Well, Asch certainly had been waiting, but not for that. Indignant, he turns to the--] What do you think you're doing, idiot!?

[--wait, there's something different about the replica. First, the long hair. Then, he kind of looks like a...

Asch's eyes widen with once that clicks.]

WHO ARE YOU!?

[fononfailure]

[ Shoes that don't squeak? 5600 gald. Coat to boost agility? 15000 gald. Lessons in stealth from Anise? Too damn much. Drenching Asch in a public fountain? Priceless. ]

If you have to ask that, then I take back ever defending your intelligence.

[stupidgenes]

When did you ever do that!? And when did you suddenly--

Why are you a woman!?

[fononfailure]

When you weren't around, duh.

...it's a long story and I doubt you'd believe it anyway. Also, might want to close you mouth to keep the fish out. [ In case Asch has forgotten he's sitting in the fountain, Luke helpfully splashes him a bit. ]

[stupidgenes]

[Asch kicks water back in agitation before standing. He wrings out his sweater before climbing out of the fountain, water pouring from his pants.]

Are you sure you aren't just cursed!?

[fononfailure]

[ The snicker Luke had been holding back almost fades at the mention of curses, but finally rises to an amused snort when Asch emerges looking like a drowned rat. ]

At this point I'd be a bigger asshole than you ever were if I considered myself "cursed".

[stupidgenes]

What the hell are you talking about now!? And when did you get here!?

[fononfailure]

I'm not wasting my time explaining if all you're going to do is yell! And how should I know?! I was just trying to get back home!

[stupidgenes]

You think you're wasting time!? [Asch points at his drenched self.] And whose fault do you think this is!?

[fononfailure]

...

... [ Snerk. It was still hilarious. ] You should be more careful!

[stupidgenes]

I am careful! You're being stupid!

[fononfailure]

If that's how I always am, you ought to be used to it. [ Sloooowly edging away, just in case. ] And, uh, I guess you should dry off.

[stupidgenes]

It's pretty clear you're nothing like the replica who's been here for almost a year. [Which is only half a year when converted into Auldrant time.

Asch glances down as he sifts through soggy pockets for his communicator. As expected, it looks perfectly fine. His gaze returns to the replica.]

I don't know what kind of world or Auldrant you came from, but you're not going to be here for long.

[fononfailure]

That's probably because he -and you- are only seventeen, right? You both need to lighten up. No point in living if you're going to be miserable or angry all the time.

[ As Jade might say, "Ah, children." The strange piece of fontech gets a curious look while Luke taps one foot, thinking. So thankfully this wasn't Auldrant either. ]

Not that it hasn't been fun, but how long is 'not long'? And how do you know that? I really should be getting back...

[stupidgenes]

Who said anything about being miserable!?

[He's perfectly fine. In fact, Asch has absolutely no intention of returning to Auldrant--as far as he knows, he's already done everything he could there. His life there is complete, and he's been given some kind of bizarre second chance by being taken to the City. The only reason he needs to find an escape is for the sake of the people.

But Asch is like he is, meaning he's hung up on the first part of what the replica said.]