Fourth Page - [Accidental voice]

[asterism_angel]

[It's been over two weeks since Cheria was taken by the Malnosso, but at last, her journal is showing signs of life again. There's just one problem. The voice being broadcast through it doesn't entirely sound like Cheria. It's that of a young girl- eleven years old to be exact. She seems to be having trouble breathing, a weak gasp sounding every

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[voice]

[cluelessflower]

[ Sophie doesn't really recognize the voice right away, seeing as she hasn't heard it in such a long time, but once she hears her name, she perks up. And it takes her a moment, but she soon realizes that it's Cheria's voice (though she sounds different - younger - and it's confusing). ]

Cheria?

[voice]

[sickly_angel]

[For once, there's a voice that sounds familiar to Cheria. Unlike Asbel and Richard, Sophie sounds exactly the same as back home.]

So-Sophie! Are you okay? [Richard already told her Sophie's okay, but she had to ask anyway.]

[voice]

[cluelessflower]

[ Sophie looks sort of shocked that this smaller sounding version of Cheria is asking if she's okay. But she answers all the same. ]

Yes. I'm okay.

[voice]

[sickly_angel]

That's good! I was so worried about everyone... [The last thing she remembers is being in this dark, creepy cave with bats and a large black thing attacking her from behind. Then she woke up here.]

[voice]

[sketchingideals]

[Cheria's voice strikes a cord of worry in Jeb. Not just any kind of worry, either--an older brother-type of worry. Not that he knows it, but Cheria is, at the moment, around the age of his youngest sister.]

Are you okay? Do you need someone to come get you...?!

[voice]

[sickly_angel]

[Sadly, Cheria hears that kind of worry from Asbel all the time. It's making her feel a bit guilty for bothering this person with her troubles.]

I'm... fine. Please, don't worry. ... My friend is coming for me.

[voice]

[sketchingideals]

Are you sure? I can help your friend help you, if you want!

[Protective older brother mode refuses to turn off.]

[voice]

[sickly_angel]

Asbel wouldn't accept help. ... He's too pig-headed for that.

[Rather, the Asbel she remembers is pig-headed. She actually doesn't know if his attitude has changed now that he's suddenly eight years older.]

[ action ] I'm not late, what are you talking about.

[mistyarc]

[Cheria is back.

-- is pretty much all Hubert is aware of as he (anxiously) waits for her return at the house. (Though on second thought, he probably should have accompanied his brother, and he's been regretting this the moment Asbel stepped out of the house.) When he hears the door opening and closing, he heads to the entrance to investigate.]

Cheria --

[ . . . oh. What?]

[Action] so zetta late, Hyuubaato

[raizanshou]

[Well, it looks like Asbel made it back safely with Cheria. You really should have more faith in your brother, Hubert. He's standing in the doorway now, Cheria piggybacking.]

...Hubert...

[Action] For shame, otouto-kun

[sickly_angel]

[Man, Cheria was just enjoying that piggy-back ride. Her head was leaning on Asbel's shoulder and she was about ready to doze off. Still, when she hears Asbel say that name, she instantly looks up with a curious expression.]

Hubert?

[Action] man, everyone's a critic.

[mistyarc]

Yes . . .

[He doesn't have much time to be speechless, so instead of staring wide-eyed like some kind of a fish, he goes straight for the answer. His gaze travels to the head on Asbel's shoulder.]

How is she?

[He asks Asbel because he's not entirely sure how to address Cheria like this.]

[Voice] *kramer entrance* NOT LATE!

[dreamfandom]

[Pascal doesn't recognise the voice, but she certainly recognises the names of her friends.]

A-lo-hello-lo?

[Voice] Huzzah!

[sickly_angel]

[Well. That was a peculiar reply to get from her book.]

... Hello?

[Voice] Yay!

[dreamfandom]

Hi hi~! So, how'd you know Sophie and Asbel and Hubert?

[Voice] /confetti

[sickly_angel]

They're... They're my friends! ... How do you you know them?