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[sunwell_eyes]

[A hand slaps at the communicator, jarring it into activity. There's no video, only the sound of someone sleeping rather restlessly, wherever they are. They sigh, and something seems to startle them awake, as they gasp, unaware of the communicator's presence.A...terrible dream? I suppose so. One would think Thunder Bluff was more peaceful than that

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[ video ]

[selfished]

[ He dropped the communicator, but Kyouko still replies, her expression somewhat casual. ]

Nah, I could say a lot about this place, but it isn't a joke.

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[sunwell_eyes]

[He's quiet for a time before replying, moving to lift the communicator up once more.]

I know, all too well...

[ video ]

[selfished]

[ Oh, she partly didn't even expect a response, but hey, she'll roll with it. ]

Oh? ... Oh, I get it! You're one of those.. returning people, right?

[ video ]

[sunwell_eyes]

I am.

[His jaw works for a moment as if he's forcing himself to speak, just a little bitter, perhaps.]

For what it is worth.

[video]

[baawfia]

A...Are you alright?

[video]

[sunwell_eyes]

[Another unfamiliar face, but he steels himself, merely rubbing at one eye tiredly.]

As well as I can be, given the circumstances...

[Must remain calm, must remain calm.]

[video]

[baawfia]

It sounds like you had a bad dream...[ Tsuna, please point out the obvious. ]

action? c:

[unholy_rebirth]

[There is a cow dozing nearby. She doesn't really need to sleep, as it were, but she enjoys zoning out for the night. His commotion rouses her, however.]

Thunder Bluff? What about it, dear...?

Action <3

[sunwell_eyes]

[He startles a little at the sudden movement...and pauses, staring. It's Thereth, whom he had just seen recently back home, but..she's still here, too? Without barely another word, the Elf launches himself forward, hugging her tightly.]

Mother...

Action <3

[unholy_rebirth]

[Oh well....ok....that seemed like a tighter hug than usual, but mama is okay with that. She holds him and pets his pretty hair.]

Good morning, dearest.

[(She does like being called "Mother".)]

Has something troubled you?

Video;

[albinoidiot]

I'm really startin' to think no one really likes this place.

I'm guessin' you just came back from Kansas again, didn't you?

Video;

[sunwell_eyes]

Not particularly.

[He smiles with a grim sort of humor, inclining his head.]

For the third time, it seems. In...so many years.

Video;

[albinoidiot]

Could be worse, right? At least you know this place all ready.

Video;

[sunwell_eyes]

All too well.

[He tilts his head, averting his eyes as he speaks.]

You are a new face to me.

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[bloodforlight]

Tch. [She's smirking, as if Duibhin is being silly old Duibhin again, but there's a trace of concern and unease in her voice.]

What are you talking about, Duibhin Sunstorm?

[audio]

[sunwell_eyes]

Aureln!

[He startles, but when he stares at her, it's an...odd expression. Sympathy, concern...fear. This isn't the Duibhin that was worried Aureln was mad at him, worried that she hated him.]

How long was I gone, my friend?

[audio]

[bloodforlight]

[His voice sounds different, somehow. He sounds - well, more mature, almost.]

Gone? Duibhin, you've - you...

I... saw you not long ago!

[audio]

[sunwell_eyes]

But I've been home, Aureln. For...a few years now.

[He laughs lamely, bittersweet.]

This place seemed like a hazy dream, and yet it's all just flooding back to me. Was I...

[Pause before continuing.]

Was I not gone long...?