[010] [action/audio] covering a shift

[complexing]

[This isn't the first time Touya's woken up to an empty side of the bed, but it is the first time he's gone to bed alone. In a house with only him in it.]

[He comes out of the bedroom and casts cursory glances around the living room and kitchen. No sign of either of them. Twenty minutes with a bowl of cereal and his journal tell him there's no word on the network either. His shoulders come down, and he stares at the journal and his empty bowl. After a minute, he reaches over and starts a recording.]

[Audio]

After being kidnapped, where in Luceti have people been returned to? If I was looking for someone who had come back, where would I look?

Comments

[Voice]

[former-third.livejournal.com]

While they can appear anywhere, the most common places seem to be the forest or the lake, especially with those who can take care of themselves. The more dependant ones, like children, seem to be dropped off closer.

... Who is it you're looking for, Touya?

[Voice]

[guardiancomplex.livejournal.com]

...Yuki and Yue are gone. Guess I have to start hanging around the forest and the lake, huh?

[Voice]

[former-third.livejournal.com]

I see... you can't be in both places at once. Want to switch off?

[Voice]

[guardiancomplex.livejournal.com]

You'd do that...? [He sounds genuinely surprised. While Neliel was his pseudo-mother for a while, Touya didn't expect this.]

[Voice]

[former-third.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. I know what it's like to be missing someone close, and I don't mind a taking some time out of my day if I can help ease your mind a bit.

[Voice]

[guardiancomplex.livejournal.com]

It would ease my mind, yeah. At least a little. [Nothing could erase the scared feeling he has, wondering just what the Malnosso are doing to Yuki and Yue. Whatever is happening, though, when they get back Touya won't be sitting around and waiting.]

Can I make you lunch at least, Neliel-san? Then at least you won't be hungry while keeping an eye out.

[Voice]

[former-third.livejournal.com]

That sounds wonderful. I do recall your cooking being excellent.

And Touya... I know it's hard to wait, but I'm sure they're going to be okay.

[Voice]

[guardiancomplex.livejournal.com]

It's okay, I guess. I learned a lot from my dad and from Yuki.

[He pauses, letting out a sigh. It sounds as though some of his anxiety is being released, simply through that slow breath.] I can't imagine what this would be like without any support. Lunches can't convey how much you're helping. Thank you Neliel-san.