[action/video] - Returning - 010

[relinquishing]

Lunaday, Ifrit-Decan 13, ND 2018

[There were only three things that Guy really could remember from the last few moments of his life.

Pain. Rage. Fear.

All of them, all in a sudden burst; controlling his actions, forcing his body to act on what his mind had pressed back for years and years. It was the horrifying feeling of having no control and yet being completely aware of your actions, raising his sword above his head to give a blow he thought he'd never have to see with his own eyes. The curse slot was in control, and there was absolutely nothing he could do but watch.

There was a shaking of the ground, a shout. The twang of an arrow, the ruffle of leaves... and then the world went white. He wasn't in Auldrant anymore; not surrounded by a forest of thick trees and mockingly clear skies, but instead blue-stoned buildings, humid air, the bustle of people, the roar of water... the eerily familiar glow of a massive coral out of the corner of his eye. His clothes were also sopping wet.

Too bad that sense of de-ja-vu wasn't quite what was on his mind.

The moment Guy feels his feet against the cobblestone, sword still raised above his head, there is a mental snap; a severing of control and emotions so sudden and harsh, his entire body tenses, limbs locking and vision goes black. He falters, stumbling forward a step. The katana slips from his hand, clanging to the ground as the blonde crumples beside it.

What a disaster. What a nightmare. But at least he was separated from that monster. At least for now. Thank the Score... darkness would do him some good. Here's hoping someone familiar doesn't leave him out on the pavement.

...]

[It isn't until early afternoon that the network is finally accessed. Guy himself doesn't seem to be having any trouble figuring out the SFC - it's coming back to him like he'd only been here yesterday. In fact, he's back in a very familiar apartment, sitting heavily on a couch he remembers sharing for far too long, the balcony of the second floor of a Yutopil apartment just visible in the background.

He looks very tired. But hey, no need to let that stop a smile.]

Hey there, Vatheon. Seems I had a vanishing act for a little while there, hah. Sorry.

I hope you guys haven't had too much trouble lately.

[He pauses, lips pressing together in thought, before bluntly speaking again--]

And hey... whoever went and "borrowed" my energy gauge? I'd really like it back sometime. Please.

[[ooc: ACTION IS FOR LIMITED CR ONLY PLEASE - it has been plotted in advance. :Db Feel free to respond to the video otherwise.]]

Comments

[action]

[fabrecation]

[Luke had just been walking through the plaza when someone literally appeared right in front of him. And after jumping back and blinking, he realizes that that someone is familiar, and while he's soaking wet, he's got his sword above his head -

And before Luke can say his name, the sword falls, and the person falls. Luke stares for a second, still too shocked to move, before he does and kneels down to pull Guy up by the shoulders, then gives him a couple of shakes.]

Guy? Guy!

[Of course, Luke doesn't get a response. So, instead of sitting there uselessly, he maneuvers Guy over his own shoulders, then straightens his legs and looks left and right, before making his way to the welcome center. Unfortunately, Luke isn't really sure where the clinic is. Surely, someone there would know...]

[action]

[zelda_hylia]

[Zelda's preparing tea and "welcome kits" for the new arrivals. They could start showing up any day now, after all. When Luke drags himself and Guy in the front door, she has to put her teapot down. Has she been staying up too long? Is he really back? Does he remember them? Simultaneously terrified and delighted, she moves to greet them and then...

She sees that Guy is not alright.]

Luke, what happened to him? Do you have any idea?

[action]

[fabrecation]

Zelda! [God, is he happy to see her. But right now, this is more important; Guy isn't too heavy for him at all, but he'd like to get him help as soon as possible.]

I don't know, he just showed up like this. I was hoping you'd know where the clinic is, or any other kind of place like that.

[Video]

[needsmoregreen]

[In which Bianca looks at the SFC some more...huh, is that really him?]

Hey, Guy! Is that you? You're in a lot of trouble for making everyone worry here!

[Video]

[relinquishing]

[...Worry, huh?]

Haha... sorry. Wish I could say I did it on purpose!

But yeah, it's me. Good to see you again, Bianca.

[Video]

[needsmoregreen]

[Can you hear Bianca giggling]

It's good to see you too, Guy!

By the way, what energy gauge are you talking about?

video;

[ofthefullmoon]

[ Oh, hey! She remembers you! And though she looks a bit tired (between worrying about Ioder and worrying about Yuri, worrying was turning into a full-time job), she looks quite happy when she addresses you on the SFC today! ]

Hello again! Welcome back! It's so good to see you again!

video;

[relinquishing]

[...Alright, the memory's a bit fuzzy, but... yeah, he remembers you. And wow, hey, he hasn't seen you in a while.]

The warm welcome's appreciated!

It's... Estellise, right?

video; /sneaks one in before beta test begins ~

[ofthefullmoon]

[ She nods, all smiles. ]

Yes! I'm glad you remembered me.

[Video]

[last_lombax]

I was wondering where you went to. Haven't heard from you in a bit. How are things?

[Video]

[relinquishing]

Hah, sorry about that, Ratchet.

It's been a little hectic, coming back. [Understatement of the year, but eh. Details.] It's not like you expect to ever be in Vatheon in the first place, let alone making a second trip. Looks like someone ran off with one of my inventions while I was gone, too.

I'm sure things could be a lot worse, though.

Re: [Video]

[last_lombax]

Someone stole something from you too? What is it with thieves in this city?

[Ratchet sighs.]

It's still good to hear from you. Sorry you got dragged back though.

[video]

[seablaze]

Figures the next time I see ya on here something else have been snagged from you. Might think about just chaining them in place.
[Grinning as he gave a wave. Faris was being lazy again and hanging in his bad. And he wasn't alone. There was a snoozing blonde in a tutu, make-up and marker all over them.]
Just the usual trouble here. What about yourself, scallywag?

[video]

[relinquishing]

[Guy certainly doesn't recognize the other person in the video, but it still doesn't stop him from chuckling and raising an eyebrow at it.]

Not being as... artistic as you, I imagine.

You look like you're having fun.

[video]

[seablaze]

[It's good he got a kick out of it because the pirate was already pondering sending pics to everyone's inbox.]

I had a bit of help. [Well, a lot of help.] Jus' a bit. Will be much more enjoyable when my mate wakes up.

video

[fintastic]

Hi there! Welcome back! I don't think you missed much, maybe a monster attack. And a bunch of people got sick the other week!

video

[relinquishing]

[Okay, the sickness thing he could understand - curses like that happened. But--]

...a monster attack? What do you mean?

[The city looks like it's still in one piece, so... 8|]

[video]

[closedcircuit]

We've been managing, of course. I suspect you'll find out plenty from others, if you haven't already.

But for your vanishing act...did you go back to your world?

[video]

[relinquishing]

[Well hello there, stranger.]

It's been coming in bits and pieces, although no one's told me anything substantial yet. It doesn't look like too much has changed.

[He pauses at Ky's question, expression drifting a bit as he nods.]

...Yeah, I did. I wasn't home for very long, apparently.

[chosen_gigolo]

Oh, were you gone?

[He is just joking, but Martel forbid he actually show just how glad he is to have one of his very few close friends back in the bubble.

...they are close, right? He's still not sure with how they'd fought an' all... Damnit, how does he friendship?]

[video]

[relinquishing]

Hahah - Yeah, apparently. Just for a few weeks, if I'm hearing things right.

[It's nice to see you remember him at all, though, Zelos. How kind of you.]

Video

[zelda_hylia]

[He remembers after all, and that's enough to put the princess into a childishly gleeful mood.]

I did ask Luke before borrowing it, you know! I'll bring it over right away. Unless you'd prefer to meet elsewhere?

Video

[relinquishing]

Ahh, so it was you! I should have known~

[His tone stays remarkably playful, despite the tired undertones. Out of anyone, he knew Zelda would be the most interested in what the machine was used for. Better that she picked it up than someone scrounging for scrap parts.

He hesitates, glancing off to the side for a moment in thought. Things were rocky enough with Luke right now, so--]

Somewhere else might be better, actually.

Is the Nostalgia Nook too far of a walk for you?

[video] super late

[demonicbookworm]

Welcome back, Guy!

<sub>[with his friend vanishing Chitose why did you leave him all alone here he is happy to see someone's actually back.

Though maybe he shouldn't be glad...?]</sub>

[video] Never a problem!

[relinquishing]

Haha, hey there, Ruca.

[Oh kiddo, there's always a reason to be glad.]

Are you doing alright? Keeping up with your studies?