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oo29 [ voice // action ]

... oh, that's just n-n-not fair.

[ In the woods bordering the western lake, this one, having just come to only a moment ago. Her tone may be a little irritated, but, well, she sounds okay, not hurt or anything. That's a plus, right?

Well, except for the fact that she's ... not very well dressed for the weather. She's stuck in the same training outfit her older self showed up in, a black ensemble that shows her midriff... only now there is a scar. A long scar, so long it vanishes into her clothing, extending fully from her left breast to her right hip. Of course, only the long slice of it across her belly is visible.

It's a scar, by the way, that her older self did not possess when she turned up in the same clothes. Curious.

Xion's not thinking about that right now, though. What she's thinking about is that it's freezing -- her luck to show up in the middle of a cold snap! And she's a little bothered that the scar is on display, but... well, what can she do about it? With a sigh that comes out on a violent shiver, she climbs to her feet. (At least she's got shoes.)

This has happened to her so many times now she's getting sort of used to it, and it's a nice change to at least not come back feeling sick/hurt/terrified/some combination therein. She'll flip through the journal a bit, fighting off more shivers, before speaking. Her speech is a little garbled, unfortunately, by her chattering teeth. ]

D-D-D-Does anyone know w-w-w-what day it is? I wonder if I m-m-m-m-missed Christmas. [ a beat, then ] D-D-Did they really have t-t-to drop me off so f-f-f-f-far out?

[ Walking all the way back, dressed like this, in this weather? ... send halp. ]

(ooc; OKAY SO. for once I am going to obey the rules of time and space. Luke got there first, so he's gonna pick her up. if you want to poke her at the lake in an action tag, that's totally cool, but just know it's only Luke taking her home. easier on my poor brain for once.)

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[And he knows that, too. A smile means a lot in moments like this, even if it's fake. Because at least they're trying. But Luke has the feeling that this one isn't fake... it's different from the ones he'd give to his friends when he tried to assure them that he was okay.]

... Then I'm glad you're okay now.

Me too. [ she smiles at him, wider -- and keeps on holding his hand. it's comforting. it's comforting to be able to talk about it and be understood. that's so new. she never got to talk to Repliku like this. it's a really new feeling, and...

it makes her feel kinda warm inside.

When Jale does finally happen across them, probably some time later, they'll still be holding hands, smiling softly at each other.

Like losers. Total losers. That need to be broken up. Desperately. ]

[In all honesty, Jale hadn't been in a huge hurry to locate Xion. Her friend was there, she knew a few fire spells, and they were in a forest. The Tentai was pretty sure they'd be able to figure something out. Either way, he'd spent a bit of time gathering some spare clothing and a bit of leftover food that Sisuca had made before she had... left.

No. She'd be fine. It was Sisuca after all.

Still, Jale couldn't help but wonder when she'd come back, and what condition it would be in. Sieg was an okay healer, and so was Liu, so she should be fi-

... Xion. Hand in hand with a red-head. And they were smiling dreamily at each other.

It was Savina and Darrow all over again.]

This your friend?

[The new voice snaps him out of it, and Luke breaks his gaze to look up at the person who just arrived...

And realizes just how awkward this looks. Holding hands with Xion? Staring at her? Smiling at her? Oh jeez.

Luke turns his head to look away from the both of them and jerks his hand away to rub the back of his head, hoping that the dying fire from the torch hides his huge blush.]

O-Oh! Uh... hey. I mean... Hi. I-I'm Luke.

[ Xion is similarly startled by Jale's arrival -- which she really shouldn't have been, so it says something for how wrapped up she was in just talking to Luke -- and also blinks at him.

But she doesn't react as strongly as Luke does. In fact, for just an instant, she looks the tiniest bit put out when Luke pulls their hands apart. But she doesn't seem put out that he's embarrassed by it so much as... well... now she doesn't get to hold his hand, dang it. It's for that thought she'll end up just as red in the face as Luke, for slightly different reasons.

Despite all this awkward, she'll smile and trot forward, reaching out to take one of Jale's hands. ]

Mmhmm! [ she looks back at Luke. ] Luke, this is Jale. [ and looking again at Jale-- ] Thank you for coming. You really didn't have to.

[Jale quirked an eyebrow at Xion's actions. What was she doing exactly...?] It's fine. I brought a coat, but it looks like Luke needs it more than you do.

[And with that, he'll toss the article of clothing at the red head's face. Think fast Luke!]

Wha-

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Luke has to move the torch aside so that he doesn't catch the only other source of warmth he has on fire, and he only just manages to grab the coat before it can hit his face.

... Sure, it was an awkward catch since he can barely do anything with his right hand, and sure, the momentum of the coat still hit him. Sure, he looks a bit ridiculous.

But that's just the way Luke is.]

... Thanks.

[He'll be getting that on now.]

[ she's saying hi, dude, this is how she rolls. though she will release his hand pretty shortly. ]

I'm glad you--

[ wat, coat tossing. at the boy holding a burning piece of wood. Xion watches with her mouth slightly open in surprise, blinking.... and cannot help but start giggling at Luke's flail and subsequent reaction. ]

... nice catch. [ to Jale ] I was saying, I'm glad you brought it! We needed the extra. [ then she looks away, out into the woods. ] ... I wonder how far we are, still.

[what, people can say hi by holding hands, what is this?

and he knew you would catch that Luke, as his small smirk indicates. besides, even if you didn't, convenient lake a short trek that-a-way!]

As long as we keep up the pace, it won't take long.

[Yes, of course. Xion and Luke were just saying a really long hello. That's all. Yeah.

Luke's habit shows itself again when he merely pulls the front flaps of the coat over himself without bothering to secure it with the zipper at the front, but he doesn't seem to notice as he raises a brow at Xion for her comment, then brings his attention back to Jale.]

Yeah. My house is a little further away, so we can split up once we get closer to hers. [He's got something he needs to take care of back at home. Besides, Xion's housemates probably want to see her and make sure she's okay. But just to make sure, he speaks to Xion next.] Is that okay with you?

[ .... Luke that is an atrocious excuse. 10 points from Gryffindor.

she nods at Jale, then looks at Luke... and smiles in response. ]

Sounds good to me. But before we go...

[ moves over to Luke and zips up his jacket for him. :>

then she walks back over to Jale, grinning, before setting out in the direction of the village again. she's clearly in a good mood, thanks mostly to the two boys she's with. she'll even turn around and walk backwards so she can look at the two of them, hands clasped behind her back. ]

Maybe we should play a game while we walk, to help pass the time!

[... why does Jale suddenly have a very bad feeling about this?]

A... game?

[X-Xion don't gigggle at him, it is too troublesome to zip up a coat when you're carrying around a torch. You try it. D|

Her zipping up the coat earns a flustered frown of his own, but he won't complain. He'll just follow, just slightly put out. At least he's a little warmer now!

Her suggestion - and Jale's reaction - makes him grin, though.]

That's not a bad idea! [... Hm.] But what can we play? I don't think we can do anything like I Spy... [Just to prove his point, he looks around the area before he remarks flatly:] "I spy something white".

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[ that gets a laugh out of her ]

Gee, it couldn't be snow, could it?

[ she turns to face forward again, walking normally, her head tilted up so she can look at the sky in thought. she'll fall back a little so she's walking beside them instead of in front, though. ]

I read about this in a book once... maybe we could play a game of hide and seek! But a little different from the normal version. You have to think of a house, any house should be okay... and imagine you're hiding somewhere in it! It can be anywhere, even impossible places like in a drawer or beneath a book case. Then we have to ask yes or no questions to figure out where you are. [ smiles at each boy in turn ] Make sense?

[Jale sighs as he slowly trails along. He'll fall back to the rear guard sooner or later. Probably the former rather then the latter.

Still, a game? It's almost like traveling with the Defense Corps.] Yeah, got it.

[Hohoho. He'll just return her smile and Jale's sigh with a smirk. Luke is the best hide-and-seeker that he knows (though that's mostly because he cheats at it), so a virtual one might not be too different from the real thing.]

Yep. I warn you, though; I'm good at this.

[He'll go ahead and "pick a spot" then.]

[ Xion kind of lifts a brow at Luke, both amused and a little incredulous, then gives a shrug. ]

Okay! I'll start. [ where to hide, where to hide... got it! griiin. ] You're never gonna find me.

... You sure about that? [Man. Sieg and Xion would get along so well.]

... Is it inside a man made object? Not including the house itself, that is.

How about the living room? Are you hiding somewhere in there?

Pretty sure! [ a giggle. ]

Hmmm... yeah! It's in a man made object. [ to luke ] Nope! You're way off! [ seems very pleased with herself. ]

Heh. [He'll make you eat your words.]

A man made object, but not in a common room... Can your hiding spot be found in a- [What's a place that has a lot of junk?] -an shed?

[What? Yadima's tool shed was always pretty messy.]

[Luke's got something else in mind, as he thinks of the house in mind and strikes out the living room. Let's see...]

The closet, maybe?

Nope! ... at least, I don't think so. [ it'd be weird if a shed had a bathroom... probably. ]

And nope! Not the closet, either. But that's a little closer. [ toss 'em a bone, why not. she's got this. ]

["That's a little closer"? A room like a closet? What would that be, an elevator? Impossible, most places weren't like the Castle. So what was left?]

Are there any open fires in the room?

Open fires, huh...

[Luke has something else in mind, though. Something like a closet? What was small like a closet? Or, at least, could be?

... Aaah. Luke hides a smile behind his hand - he could be wrong, after all.]

I bet you're hiding somewhere in the bathroom.

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[Action] Jale -> Luke -> Xion?

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[Action] :) bed after this tag

[Action] See you tomorrow~ o/

[Action] HEY GANG I RETURN.

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[Action] sup.

[Action] not much, bb. how bout you guys?

[Action] sitting here with nothing to do except tag :|b

[Action] ... same, pretty much. |D considering bed though, ngl.

[Action] it's cool. :3

[Action] sleep is for the weak |D

[Action] THEN I AM WEAK. agh. soon. .. but for now: hide and seek. |D

[Action] f-fail? what fail? >>;;

[Action] mmmmhmm :|

[Action] it's okay, we forgive you. |D

[Action] oh, you're all so kind~~~

[Action] oh totally |DD

[Action] ... psh. excuse you, I am totally mean.

[Action] ... naaaaah. inside, you're just a regular snuggy bear. 8]

[Action] I agree with this comment |D