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.

[takatori-heir.livejournal.com]

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

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

[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.

[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?

[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.

[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.

[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.]

[takatori-heir.livejournal.com]

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

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

That might be the best thing you can do. Still, I'm sorry your eighteenth was something like that.

[He's not going to say anything like "call if you need something" or "be careful," because Omi is smarter than he is, honestly.]

[BUT STILL AGING. THEREIN LIES THE PROBLEM.]

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

[Youji is entertained by this.]

It might be the only chance you have.

[hey, Sean Connery is still a sexy bastard even at nearly-80.]

[carrying-hope.livejournal.com]

[you can totally still get the girls when you're old, Yotan.]

Oh, right, go for the short joke. And here I was trying to keep the high ground. Bastard.

[takatori-heir.livejournal.com]

Nineteenth, actually... I'm nineteen now... At least according to what P-- Oji-san said...

[Hee.]

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

Keep it. Your need is greater than mine.

[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.]

[I need an icon with him sticking his tongue out. :<]

[carrying-hope.livejournal.com]

Ass. I take back the 'happy birthday.'

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

Either way, it's an important one.

[He heard that slip, and it gives him some ideas, but he isn't going to draw attention to it.]

[yah rly. Does such a thing exist?]

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

That's fine. This kind of verbal workout is the best present you can give me.

[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.]

[takatori-heir.livejournal.com]

It's not that important... And besides, February 29th doesn't even exist this year.

[redabyssinian.livejournal.com]

That's right.

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

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

If you want to celebrate, it's important.

Or if you want to switch birthdays, we can. I'd like a birthday that doesn't come along every year.

[sadly, I think not. :<]

[carrying-hope.livejournal.com]

Oh good, then I don't have to go looking for a present for you. I'm too young to go pick you up alcohol or strippers, so I had no idea what to get you.

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

Well, good. I was worried about her.

[He has to find out who gave it to him, now. It is Detective Time. Let's see: the only people who would know his birthday are Aya, Ken, Omi and possibly Sena. Eliminate Sena, Ken, and Omi because they're too young to fetch wine, and oh hey. There are flaws in the solution, because the rules are different in Somarium, but he might find more conclusive evidence later?]

[takatori-heir.livejournal.com]

[soft, almost sad smile and chuckle]

I don't think it works like that, Youji-kun...

[D= If he'd lived longer than 10 episodes there would be.]

[slantedcross.livejournal.com]

I don't need an actual stripper. I don't have to pay them.

But now I know what to do for your birthday.