video post † 002 † 03-03-10

[slantedcross]

[He's utterly exhausted, after Asuka nightmares, noctaere, warehouses and turning twenty-six. The strain shows around his eyes and in his voice. As a result, he's more caustic than not, and isn't thinking in terms of people's (mainly Sena's, in this case) feelings.]

If you're still alive, call me.

I've spoken to Iris, Ken, and Alice since that--ordeal began, but that's it. I'd like to know who needs funeral arrangements made up before the week is out.

[Beat. Youji forgot to turn the Dreamberry off.]

I'm too old for this, this is not how I was expecting to spend my twenty-six--oh hell, it's still--[CLICK.]

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[insorrow.livejournal.com]

[Have a Ken. Looking rather the worse for wear himself, but recovering infuriatingly fast because He's Ken and It's What He Does.]

I've seen Sena. Sena was dead tired but still standing last I saw of him. And a quiet guy out in the corridors, I don't think I caught his name. Other than that, your guess is as good as mine.

At least we're back. Better birthday present than Omi got.

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

Well, I'll keep you posted on who checks in with me.

Isn't it? We need to do something for him. He's eighteen; I'm twenty-six. One of those you celebrate, the other one you just ignore and hope it doesn't happen again.

[insorrow.livejournal.com]

Well, it won't happen again, right? That's kinda the thing about birthdays. It's not like next year it's gonna get any better, though.

[... he said obviously.]

And yeah, we kinda do... dunno what, though. Right now letting him sleep in'd be a favorite, I guess.

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

When he checks in, I'll run it by him

...Yeah. Next year I'll be twenty-seven, Kenken. Once you're twenty-seven, you might as well be thirty.

[takatori-heir.livejournal.com]

[ohai, guess who's not handling nightmares and... that very well...]

Y-youji-kun...? H-happy birthday...

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday to you, too.

[Youji is now wondering what Omi's nightmare was, since he's kind of mean that way.]

Do you need anything, Omi?

[takatori-heir.livejournal.com]

I-I'm fine... I'm gonna go out for a walk later... get some fresh air...

[HE WAS SO DEBATING NOT CALLING 'CAUSE HE'S BEING A SARCASTIC LITTLE SHIT THAT WAY]

[carrying-hope.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday, by the way.

[If anyone appreciates the urge to be a sarcastic little shit, it is this gentleman RIGHT HERE.]

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

[Beeeeeat. Crickets chirp. Okay, not really, but-]

If you'd like to change that to "go to hell," you may.

[lulz. COME ON YOUJI YOU'RE AGING LIKE A FINE WINE.]

[carrying-hope.livejournal.com]

Nah, I don't like kicking people when they're down anyway.

[cheeky little shit, ain't he? he's even smiling a little.]

[redabyssinian.livejournal.com]

We're alright, Youji.

[And there is an anonymous bottle of a wine that Youji likes at his door. For his birthday and obviously it couldn't be from Aya here.]

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

"We" meaning you and your most lovely and charming sister, I hope?

[Youji did find that when he poked his out into the hall, just to make sure there wasn't a warehouse outside his door. It was what reminded him, oh, yeah, that's today, isn't it...? Which narrows down to the suspect pool considerably.]

[redabyssinian.livejournal.com]

That's right.

[Aya's always good for moments like that. Just for you, Youji.]

[boat-lights.livejournal.com]

[Grouchy Vincent is grouchy, but he still has the means to keep civil. Have a smile.]

Funeral arrangements for acquaintances only? Or will anyone do?

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

[Ooh, humor. We appreciate this. Youji's managed to calm down some after snarking on his friends.]

Well, I charge more for strangers.

[boat-lights.livejournal.com]

[He chuckles.]

Ah, well, I do suppose the birthday boy should be allowed his liberties.

Yet another year of life. Congratulations.

[despairteacher.livejournal.com]

I might need that funeral.

It's not how I intended it, but I'm sure I died late last night.

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I only do the flower arrangements.

...you're certain about this? Because I can check to see if you're dead.

[despairteacher.livejournal.com]

No incense? I guess I can make do with just that.

I look fine now, but I was torn to shreds by black things. I saw one of them pull out my lower skull.

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

F-Funeral arrangements?

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

[Oh, for the love of--]

It's nothing, Alice. I meant it as a joke. Perhaps one in poor taste, but I was feeling short-tempered.

[Subject change!]

How are you and Basil doing? Are you safe?

[madcuriosity.livejournal.com]

[She's sorry Youji!]

Yes... thank you. We're back home now.

[thenicer-one.livejournal.com]

[Iris was about to ask what he meant but she picks up on the fact Youji turned a year older while they were going through that horrible ordeal. Guess who might be getting a cake in the near future? And fff, she's turning 27 soon. XD]

It was your birthday, Youji?

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

No, not really.

[Youji needs to stop talking to Asuka himself, rly.]

[thenicer-one.livejournal.com]

Are you sure? Hmm, maybe I heard wrong...