itp: there's nobody down in the woods

[allyourface]

[LIFE SUCKS FOR ENVY

so he's stomping through the forest, by himself, wandering back in the general direction of the barrier--at least, so he thinks--to pound on it and bitch a little more. the trees are thick here, except for how they're slowly thinning as he approaches a clearing, a ways out from camp proper.]

That stupid worthless shitty

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[fuckyou_chorus]

[in the clearing there are the remains of what looks like was once an elaborate stage--most of the wood is rotted away at this point, and there are no curtains to speak of; the ground is torn-up and wrecked, and there are stains that look suspiciously like scorch marks and blood. this damage looks relatively new, in comparison to the wear and tear and rot of the rest of the area.

one thing's for sure: while people have been here before, it's been at several months at the very least since the last time.]

[fuckyou_chorus]

[the doll hangs limply; it's just a doll, after all.

however, someone actually looking back where the doll was dropped might see a flicker in the air, a brief almost staticky image of what appears to be a young boy staring after Envy, and at the doll he carries.

if anyone were to look back directly, though, he'd already be gone.]

[allyourface]

[heading back "home" with the doll, into another area of the woods, not noticing]

[fuckyou_chorus]

[there's a low rustling sound that follows in his wake--maybe it's something moving through the underbrush; maybe it's just the wind. either way, it's not anything too noticeable]

[ghostduster]

[aaand as you're heading back, there's a familiar guy lugging a small sack with him. he jumps.]

Ahh! Who's there?

[allyourface]

[was headed back to his tree near the edge of the forest, doll tucked under his arm]

Dumping something off in the forest?

[ghostduster]

No, gathering--

[s-stares at. first the doll, then at you. covers his mouth.]

-- what are you?

[allyourface]

You don't recognize me? Anyone ever tell you it's rude to stare?

[ghostduster]

I'd recognize you if I'd -- seen you before?

[waaaait]

Were you in that ball?

[allyourface]

You people are too good. Do you have any idea how annoying that is?

[ghostduster]

I can't help it! Your aura's really strong. And distinctive.

[allyourface]

[coming closer] Takes one to know one~!

[ghostduster]

[t-takes a hesitant step back]

I -- er -- well that's great really, but I should get back.

[allyourface]

After all, I could say you have a distinctive sort of smell yourself. Leaving so soon? You never told me what was in the bag! You wouldn't believe what people will dump in the woods.

[waves the doll a little]

[ghostduster]

[eyes that doll]

Not dumping. Gathering. And they're mushrooms.

[allyourface]

Don't let me stop you! Isn't he cute?