4th Wall

[mikangirl]

[And then there was a navigator

Sitting by the fountain

And sipping a lemonade



...which might be spiked, because Luceti goes better with alcohol these days, but nevertheless

She's just sitting there, watching the crowds.

Who the hell are you lot, then.]

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[rageface]

Tch. Of course it does.

[Not a bad development, though Ragna could at least tell that it was somewhat shitty. For multiple reasons. And then it hits him. Nami asking him about things at home, back on Earth. He didn't remember a damn thing about Luceti once he ended up back in Kagutsuchi, and now that he was back in Luceti, he remembered everything.

It forces a somewhat pained expression on Ragna's face, if only for a moment before he pushes it back. Everything he learned in Luceti, all of his friends, and... Noel. None of it mattered back home, and he was probably going to end up back there in a day or two. Swell.

No need to talk about that. Just answer the question, Ragna.]

Rough. [Pause.] Soon as I need to find Noel, she's off missing on a wild goose chase with her pet squirrel.

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[mikangirl]

Noel has a pet squirrel...?

[First thing she thinks is well that IS kinda fitting--]

[mikangirl]

[Wait, wait, priorities. She looks hopeful.]

Well, you two have a habit of turning up here together. Maybe she'll turn up. Also--

[Uh. Awkward smile. Because she's not sure what to maek of that pained expression, honestly. Is remembering this place a good or a bad thing.] ...welcome back?

[rageface]

[Ragna lets out a sigh.] Not... literally. It's her damn friend, Makoto.

[Damn beastkin. Damn Tsubaki. Damn Ikaruga. But all of that is besides the point, because Nami had an actual point she brought up. A valid one that was worth considering, even if it led Ragna to the thought that maybe it was best if Noel didn't end up turning up.]

Yeah. Maybe. [Another sigh.] Thanks. How've you been holding up?

[mikangirl]

Same as usual. You know, I went home the day after I saw you up at the orchard. [She's not sure when Ragna left exactly-- sometime while she was gone, she thinks.] Pity I didn't get to stay home this time either. But I guess seeing friends is something worthwhile, at least.

[rageface]

Yeah. I know how you feel. I mean, besides the whole seeing friends thing. You'll have to fill me in on how that feels.

[Sounds familiar. Not the exact details, but it sounded familiar enough to ring a bell, give or take. But... wait, that's it?]

Hold up. Nothing else has-- How long have I even been gone?

[mikangirl]

I was referring to seeing you, idiot. [Snort. Fine, don't consider her a friend then Ragna, SEE IF SHE CARES.]

And I don't know. I got back late November, so at least a couple months.

[rageface]

Oh. I didn't... ah, geez. Sorry. [There's probably a reason people call him a block-head more often than not. gotta change the subject. That's how he can save himself.]

... November. [He huffs.] At least it wasn't a week later like last time.

[Nice save.]

[mikangirl]

[That just gets another snort. She's onto you, Ragna. B|

On the other hand, she didn't take it all that seriously, because she grins.] And look, the place isn't half destroyed this time, either.

oops missing any icon where ragna isn't frowning

[rageface]

[This is a nice turn for the conversation. Yes. Good. He can return that grin.] No kidding? I'm sure any other person would appreciate it more than I would. But it is nicer.

but ragna smiling is so unusual!

[mikangirl]

I don't know. I think the place could do with a good destroying. I'd appreciate that a whole lot more.

it happens! sometimes!

[rageface]

You know, I think I could get behind that. [Let out a little pent-up anger about Luceti. It's not like he specializes in destroying things or anything.] When's the last time that even happened? Been awhile.

[mikangirl]

Since the last time you returned, really. I don't think the hurricane quite measured up.

Any time you want to blow the place up, make sure to count me in.

[rageface]

I'll be sure to put you at the top of the list I go through when I'm looking for partners in crime. [Isn't often.]

I'm pretty sure someone isn't gonna agree with it, though. You cool with that?

[mikangirl]

Define someone. I'm pretty sure they don't matter, in this case.

[rageface]

I don't have anyone specific in mind. But there's always some jackass who's gonna disagree. Just how it rolls.

[Not his fault that, in his case, it was pretty much everyone who disagreed with him.]

But I'm taking that as you not giving a damn.

[mikangirl]

The world is full of jackasses. [This here is a sage nod.] And you'd be right. People treat this place far too nicely as it is.