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[ahappylie]

[the recording is quiet for a short while before he speaks, and when he does, his voice is thin and somewhat strained even though he tries to make it sound as cheerful as usual. it also sounds as if he's reading his lines, which, in fact, he is.]

Welcome to all the new residents of Luceti. I hope you are all settling in well. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Normally there is a mixer soon after the arrival cycle ends. I hope you will join and meet everyone. I think it is a wonderful-- [he stops and the recording cuts out for a moment] --a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get to know each other better........

[he seems to give up on his prepared speech, speaking absently]

The weather is nice, isn't it? What is the weather like back in your homes? Is it always this warm in the fifth month? Is it warmer? Are there festivals or flowers that come about just about now?

The changing of the seasons is so wonderful to me... The world is renewing itself. It seems like there is so much hope built into the spring and the coming of the hot summer months.

I wonder if we'll have a summer festival this year....

[ooc; for anyone looking to speak with okita face-to-face he's still at house 50, but he'll be outside for the first time in a week or two, sitting on the porch with a thick blanket over his lap. it's likely this is the last time he'll be seen outside before may 30th comes around]

Comments

[voice]

[justicereigns]

It's about this temperature. Which is boring. But sometimes we get some sudden storms from the Grand Line.

[Smoker's voice, but a lot more kid-like, which is fitting since he looks tiny.] Is this your favorite season Mister?

[voice]

[ahappylie]

[...whoa, that is not a voice he thought he'd ever hear sounding so young. Heheheh, cute.]

Sudden storms are interesting. Do you like them?

And no, I think I like the transitions between the seasons better than the seasons themselves. Which is your favorite?

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Yeah! I don't mind a bit of rain.

Hm... I guess fall. There's not a lot of difference in the city, but it's a good temperature and the skies are nice.

Did you know on the Grand Line they have islands that are fall all year long? I really want to see that!

[voice]

[ahappylie]

The fall has nice rains as well. I've always liked the fall leaves. They're fun to play in.

[give him a moment, he has to turn off the voice to cough]

----Have you never been to the islands?

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Exactly!

Not yet. Until here I haven't ever been off Loguetown.

[voice]

[ahappylie]

[But he's almost certain he knows this voice...]

Hmm~? Maybe you'll get there when you're older. So you like playing in the fall leaves? Maybe we can play together this year.

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Yeah? That sounds fun!

Oh. But they said I might not be here like this very long. [He's still not sure he believes them.]

[voice]

[generalflirt]

[So as far as I can tell he probably got a few days in with Souji Okita Anyway...]

Romance seems built into both to me.

[voice]

[ahappylie]

[Probably, yes. |3 ]

Romance? Oh~ Is the fifth month for romance where you are from?

[voice]

[generalflirt]

Try the whole summer! Spring's good too though of course, but summer's been passions run high.

[voice]

[ahappylie]

I know of Tanabata in the summer months, but what else is there? The future is so interesting.

[voice]

[generalflirt]

What, they didn't have bon festivals in olden times? [...Well and Marine Day, which is obviously not there]

[voice]

[ahappylie]

Well, yes, but O-Bon isn't exactly a romantic holiday.

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[gohon]

[ Guess who's dropping by on a round of rounds? Me!!

Souji passes by here normally anyway, but when he spots Souji sitting outside he decides it wouldn't be a bad idea to go say hi. ]

Yo.

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[ahappylie]

[ the journal is so interesting, me. do you stalk everyone on here too? they're like soap operas. he can't stop watching.

souji raises his head when he hears someone approaching and smiles when he notices it's his other self. he waves slightly in response.]

Hello, Okita-san. How are you today?

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[gohon]

[ The journals are only interesting sometimes. They'd be more interesting if there was more Kondo-san on it!!!!

Souji smiles in response, tucking his hands into his sleeves. ]

Just enjoying the weather. And yourself?

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[ahappylie]

[oooh they would be, yes, but souji still likes stalking....!!!

he closes the book on his lap, resting his hands on the top of it.]

The same. It's rather nice out today. Were you patrolling?

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[gohon]

[ A snerk. ] That sounds a little extreme for a place like this, doesn't it? A "walk" sounds nicer. [ Even though he would call it patrolling himself-- OH WAIT HE JUST DID ]

[ action ]

[ahappylie]

Walk does sound nicer. Let's call it that. Were you walking?

[ 8D LOLOLOLOL ]

[Action]

[markofthewise]

[Sokka actually came to visit him, expecting him inside. He even brought stew! Courtesy of Katara, even. But he's happy to see him outside today.]

Hey Master Souji. Feeling better?

[Action]

[ahappylie]

[oooh, stew is exciting♥ Souji waves and smiles at him.]

Hello, Sokka-kun. I wasn't expecting you by today. And yes, I'm feeling much better. How about you?

[Action]

[markofthewise]

I'm heading out on a mission later, actually. [Hence the visit.] But other than being stuck at the farm again, I'm good. I brought some stew!

[Action]

[ahappylie]

Oh, will you be gone for very long? [And hey, stew! Souji smiles and climbs to his feet slowly.] Shall we head inside to put that in the kitchen then?

[Action]

[markofthewise]

[He watched Souji to his feet, before moving towards the door. Opening it for his sick tiny master's sake.]

Well, I'm not sure how long. They tell you a week, then they ask you to stay on for another mission and I like having lots of points. I like points. I should probably spend them. [But he just loved owning things. Even invisible points.]

[Action]

[ahappylie]

[wow, he is not tiny...!!! 8( ....okay, yeah he is, but still. orz

He steps inside, taking his shoes off at the door before moving off toward the kitchen.]

Perhaps I should start a point system for your training then. What can you use the points for?