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[fortheempire]

[The bubble's resident blonde emperor--

Well, okay, the bubble's resident tiny blonde emperor (since there is another one) is on the network, looking slightly flustered and red-faced today.

And with good reason.

He starts the broadcast by clearing his throat, going to speak, stopping, doing this one more time before finally finding his voice.]

I'm just going to apologize in advance for what I'm about to ask, because no matter how I phrase this, what I'm requesting is... awkward, to say the least.

And I truly hope Dhaos never sees this...

[Another pause, a deep breath, and he begins.]

My... -- ... Dhaos has been in a sleep coma for some time, and I've been doing what I could to take care of him, however I've run in to a slight problem.

He's starting to... to...

[NOPE. Can't do it. He stops as his face goes even redder, hand moving from his chin to over his eyes, a mutter of 'oh spirits, I can't...' emerging before he's capable of regaining some semblance of composure and attempts again.]

He's starting to develop a certain... odor. I could do something about this if it weren't for the simple fact that I'm not exactly gifted in strength [he lifts a scrawny arm up, dwarfed under his button down shirt even with the sleeve rolled up to his elbow] and he's quite... tall. So if anyone has any experience with this problem, I would really, really appreciate any help I can get.

... th... thank you for your time.

[And he's just going to go hide now until his face stops feeling so warm. Or until he gets a response. One of the two.]

Comments

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[redcladidealist]

You need help with Dhaos? I'm Lloyd. I'm a friend of his. I could help, if you still need it.

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[fortheempire]

Some one has already offered, but thank you very much. It's nice to meet a friend of Dhaos' all the same.

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[redcladidealist]

Oh, good. Still, if they need a break, or there's something they can't help with, you can always call me. I won't mind.

[He tilts his head.]

It's nice to meet you, too. What's your name?

[video]

[fortheempire]

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.

Ah... sorry. I'm Ioder. Ioder Algios Heurassein.

[video]

[redcladidealist]

Er... Yoder... Algae... Huraseen?

[Wow, that's a mouthful of a name. And he always thought Sheena's family name was long.]

[video]

[fortheempire]

[Don't mind him laughing quietly behind a hand.]

Just Ioder is fine.

[video]

[redcladidealist]

[Ioder might be trying to hide his laughter, but Lloyd still picks up on it. He flushes a tinge of pink and hastily corrects himself.]

Right. Ioder.

So, uh. Is Dhaos doing all right?

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[fortheempire]

Aside from sleeping for a very long time, yes. He seems to be.

[video]

[redcladidealist]

I wish we had a way to wake people up from these things...

[He pauses at a memory.]

Er... don't try to kiss him. It won't work.

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[fortheempire]

K-kiss him?!

[Did his voice just squeak. Geez, Ioder, you've been dating for like what a month now? C'mon.]

... I... I wouldn't... do that anyway.

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[redcladidealist]

Good. 'Cause, uh, it could be pretty embarrassing if you did. I mean, uh, not that I know from experience, but I... know someone who did.

[He laughs nervously. Ioder believes him, right?]

Just... just trust me that kissing someone in a sleep coma won't wake them up.

[video]

[fortheempire]

Y-yes, well... I'll keep that in mind...

[Geez his ears are red.]

[video]

[redcladidealist]

[Lloyd's, too, though for slightly different reasons.]

So, uh... You got things covered, then?

[video]

[fortheempire]

Yes, yes I do. Thank you.

[video]

[redcladidealist]

Good. Um, good luck!

[Lloyd offers a supportive wave.]