[Action]

[ledbythewind]

[It's a clear autumn day, with crisp air and blue skies-- the perfect weather for taking a long walk, which is exactly what Richard is out doing right now. Only, well, it's less of a walk and more of a patrol of sorts, just in case. Not that he actually expects to find Naoki, but it can't hurt to keep an eye out anyway. He'll be wandering around

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[couldhavedanced]

[Emma isn't out doing anything fascinating herself. She's getting shampoo, soap, plastic bags, plastic gloves...all sorts of cleaning supplies that she can find, and maybe a little food. Cleaning supplies are more important, though. It isn't until she's on her way back that she runs into Richard. It takes her a moment to recognize him from a few of their conversations over the journal, however.]

Oh. Hello.

[ledbythewind]

[When he notices her, his expression softens a bit, though it takes a moment for him to recognize her and recall her name as well.]

Miss Emma, isn't it?

[couldhavedanced]

Yes. That's me. Oh, you can call me Emma, though. Just Emma.

[She switches the bag she's carrying over to her other hand. Running into people still has her a little fidgety.]

How are you today?

[ledbythewind]

Emma, then. I'm doing quite well, and yourself?

[Just ignore the fact that he looks pretty tired here. He notes the slight fidgeting, but he isn't going to say anything about it just yet.]

[causeblocked]

[On the way back to the apartment at the end of the day, he might just run into Isamu. He'll be coming back from the grocery store.]

[ledbythewind]

[Richard greets him with a bit of a strained smile and a nod. He'd been planning on stopping by the store himself, but he's been so distracted lately that it had totally slipped his mind. Good thing Isamu wasn't quite as absent-minded as he.]

I'd almost forgotten that we needed more food.

[causeblocked]

[He shrugs.]

Yeah, well... [He'll be hungry if he comes back.]

[ledbythewind]

Thank you.

[His eyes darken for just a moment.]

... no sign of him either?

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

[The smile Ted gets is a tired one, but he is genuinely glad to see his friend, especially since he knows that Ted is missing Naoki as well. He's a little bit impressed by how his boyfriend has managed to make so many friends here in Luceti.]

Are you enjoying the weather?

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

I suppose you could say I'm doing the same thing.

[Action]

[akumano_trill]

[recognises you and raises a hand in greeting, he has an eyepatch over his left eye]

Hey, hi, Richard!

[comes closer... you don't look too well] ... are you feeling alright?

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

Good afternoon, Sir Hijiri--

[And then he pauses, noticing that eyepatch.]

... yes, I'm fine, but what about yourself?

[Action]

[akumano_trill]

Couldn't be better~!

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

Your eye...

[forsurvival]

[While Richard's making his way through the forest, he may notice some suspicious rustling nearby. Whatever could it be?]

[ledbythewind]

[At that sound Richard will pause, hand drifting to the hilt of his rapier almost automatically.]

[forsurvival]

[Another rustle, then Lambda steps out of the bushes. His eyes are on Richard's sword, but he's not particularly worried; he's confident enough he can dodge if the King reflexively takes a swipe at him. Meanwhile, Richard may notice that Lambda is incredibly dirty. His hair's unkempt and his clothing stained. He really hasn't been taking care of his body.]

Richard. [He's using his real voice again, instead of the Humanoid's kid voice. It's just easier for him.]

[ledbythewind]

[Lambda won't have to worry, because as soon as Richard sees who it is, his hand is falling away from his sword and he's kneeling down with a concerned expression. He's... a bit concerned by Lambda's filthy condition, especially because he can't tell if the Humanoid is ONLY dirty or worse.]

Lambda... what happened to you?