Game 006 [Action] - Deserved That One, Really

[neverplaysfair]

[ If you happen to be around the outskirts of the forest, specifically along the edge closest to the mountains, you might happen to spot a tree with a glowing trunk. If you inspect further, you'll notice that the glow is in fact not coming from the tree, but a figure sitting at the base of the trunk.

Yes, it's Joshua. He landed in the mountains and managed to make his way to some semblance of shelter, but now that it's getting dark, the power he's been using to keep himself warm on this windy day is now a lot more visible. He's not going back to the village unless absolutely necessary unless his speech returns to normal, and he can easily survive a few more days without food.

If you dare poke him, he won't be happy to see anyone in the least. ]


(( Backdated to sunset ))

Comments

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

You... don't know if you understand? [And now you've gone and puzzled him, Josh.]

...This is hard.

[neverplaysfair]

[ You're not the one who can't talk, kid. ]

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

[Still, it had to be kind of lonely to live all by yourself where nobody could invite you for pizza! Even if he wouldn't be understood, he's determined to fill the silence!] I guess it's okay if you speak a different language or whatever. I had something kinda like that happen when I went to America that one time. It kinda sucks to have so many people around and not be able to talk to them, doesn't it?

[neverplaysfair]

[ No, the not being able to talk to them part is perfectly fine. It's the fact that they can talk to him that's annoying. Being unable to respond, now that sucks. ]

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

[If only Daisuke could take a hint. As it is, he'll just jog up ahead of Joshua to try reading his expression.] Hey, are you lonely?

[neverplaysfair]

[ Not right now, certainly. Right now Joshua is just kind of annoyed. He crosses his arms and glares. Whether or not he's actually lonely plays no part in the fact that he'd love for this kid to just stop talking to him. ]

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

Hey, you look kinda mad.

[neverplaysfair]

[ Oh, really now?

Joshua is just going to turn and start walking back the way he came. As long as he loses this kid. Somehow. ]

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

[WHAT IS THIS PATH Daisuke doesn't understaaaaand~] Uh... Do you need help with anything? I can do lots of stuff!

[neverplaysfair]

[ Joshua sighs to himself and points into the forest, in roughly the direction he thinks the village is. ]

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

[OH HEY A REACTION HE DOES UNDERSTAND!! It's a shame the comprehension doesn't run both ways.] You... want me to get you nuts and berries?

[neverplaysfair]

[ ...

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Oh, you're a special one. Joshua shakes his head, but he keeps pointing. ]

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

Something from the village? They have pizza!

[neverplaysfair]

[ Close, if you want to say that Daisuke's from the village. Joshua points to him, and then back into the forest. ]

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

[He chews on the inside of his cheek for a moment while he contemplates the complexities of the gesture.] You want me to... go over there?

[neverplaysfair]

[ Brilliant. Joshua nods. ]

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

Oh RIGHT! 'Cause it's cold out and you don't want me getting sick! [What a compassionate forest spirit!]

[neverplaysfair]

[ Sure kid, you keep thinking that. Joshua's just going to lower his arm and resume walking now. ]

[soccerfanboy.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It was good meeting you! [He spends some time waving before cheerily returning to town.]