Video; Missing Persons and Strange Cards

[paxivalice]

[When the video feed clicked on, Larsa would be seated in front of it, a calm but slightly solemn look on his face. Or-- possibly not his face, as this face is quite a bit older than his usual. Ten years older, to be exact.]

Good evening, everyone.

[Ever since the General had disappeared, he'd been taking care to give the house; and its pets;

Comments

[paxivalice]

[Have a blink, Bel, and a curious head tilt.]

It had not come up before, I am afraid. I assume based on your response that it is native to you...?

[Not entirely amused by the second bit, but he will strive to keep composure.]

Unfortunately, I remain unaware of how to shave; but I doubt it difficult.

[paxivalice]

I needn't guess which of the two you likely prefer. [Dare he even ask what manner of tricks there were? ...No. Best not to.]

I have been informed that the festival is meant to both frighten and make merry-- it would seem an unlikely combination. But I am curious to see how the two shall mix on the day of the festival.

...Ah. Um. [And, a bit sheepish here.] Apparently so. It's more a hindrance than it is fun, I'm afraid. [He's startled quite a few friends, quite without meaning to.]

[ v i d e o ] | SOB THEY GROW UP SO FAST

[impureserenity]

[Simply just staring in shock.]

[Video] Too Fast!

[paxivalice]

[A blink in return.]

My Lady?

I am sorry-- have I given you a nasty shock?

[ v i d e o ] But her darling lil Larsa :"c not so little anymore.. HE CAN BUY THEM ALCOHOL /sob

[impureserenity]

Larsa.. you've grown up on me!

Still lil' on the inside, he promises! (And he'd never XD goodie two shoes that he is~)

[paxivalice]

Ah-- yes. Apparently so, it would seem.

I am told the effects are not lasting though. Merely mischief played upon residents by this world.

I do hope you are not too badly alarmed.

[video]

[contrapose]

It seems like there's at least a few different worlds that have it; we have it where I'm from, and I've talked to a couple other people who have it at home too.

By now it's mostly just for fun, really. I think it used to have more of a meaning a long time ago, but these days people don't really worry about that.

[video]

[paxivalice]

Oh? Thank you! That was most helpful. Fascinating, how traditions do change with the times.

And interesting that it should exist in so many worlds.

[A soft smile.]

My gratitude. I am Larsa. It is good to meet you.

[video]

[contrapose]

You're welcome! And I think it might have something to with how some people here are from different versions of the same country. Maybe only worlds that are a variation on Earth have it?

I'm Minako Arisato. It's nice to meet you too!

[video]

[paxivalice]

Of Earth? Are there many of these 'Earths'? I have not heard of them. Do excuse my many questions, Miss Minako.

[ v i d e o ] | READYSETGO!AGAIN 8Dc

[sable_repose]

...........

[He takes a moment and then strangely finds himself chuckling, he's not sure why he's laughing at this, but it feels good to laugh at the curiously odd.]

Well, you're looking .. older -- how do I look? Still old? [And he laughs again.]

8D

[paxivalice]

[Excuse him while he turns a shade of pink. So far, most of the ladies he knows have been shocked by the switch; almost into silence; and all of the gentlemen have laughed.

He's not entirely sure that bodes well, and will be looking in a mirror just as soon as he finds the nerve.

Nonetheless, he'd clear his throat, and put on a half-smile.]

Still old. Absolutely. [He joked in return.] But at this rate, I shall catch up!

8'D

[sable_repose]

[Ezio thinks that Larsa has grown into such a pretty man.. and he chuckles about that thought, but then laughs at Larsa's last words.]

Bene! Good! Very good, Larsa.. [The long sigh after the laugh.] But, I would say.. keep at least this age a little longer, once you get to my age.. you start to hear creaks like an old house in the breeze.

But don't spread that around.

[paxivalice]

[Just like his big brother, the prettiest princess... er, prince... in all the land! X'D His smile loosened at Ezio's words.]

Is that the secret of old age? Ah, but you are not very old yet, my friend! Perhaps it is merely your habit of walking on rooftops instead of ground that makes your body sore.