Video; A Little Bit Lost

[redcloakedthief]

[The first thing that shows on this video is the ceiling--it looks like Matthew dropped the SFC, and that's why it clicked on.

And then there's a crash as something hits the wall, and then he kicks the SFC until it spins and clatters against the wall.

He's a bit of a mess, expression pained and voice hoarse, and he clearly doesn't care if he's seen or not.

and then he falls to his knees and draws himself back to rest against the foot of the bed in the room.]

...Damn you, Vatheon.

Fine. Fine. You win!

[A shuddering breath and he looks away, staring out the window.]

...You win.

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FFFFFFF oh cal

[aspiring]

... You know what I mean.

[redcloakedthief]

[A slighter smile curves his lips at that.

...]

Yeah?

Alright then. I'll stop that.

...And then there were two.

[aspiring]

... Now's not really the best time to be all cryptic, you know.

[redcloakedthief]

I thought I was being clear.

We're the last ones, you know. From the original group.

[aspiring]

... Yeah, I guess so. Though Saya was a little late to the party, wasn't she?

[redcloakedthief]

...Two days late, yes.

[A slight, nostalgic smile.]

Two days in the grand scheme of things...ha. It doesn't seem like much.

[aspiring]

... Guess so. I've been stuck with you for two years—I'm amazed I haven't gone insane yet.

[By now, he's done preparing the tea, pouring two cups.]

[redcloakedthief]

[...pshhhh. He laughs despite himself, shaking his head.]

Maybe you have. Do insane people know if they're insane?

[aspiring]

... Probably not. So I guess we might both be crazy, huh?

[redcloakedthief]

[He chuckles at that quietly, shaking his head.]

It's a distinct possibility, Billy.

It's a distinct possibility...

[aspiring]

How comforting. Now shut up and drink your tea.

[redcloakedthief]

Ah! When did you get so bossy?

You'll be a terror at this rate!

[But he accepts the tea, peering at it thoughtfully.]

[aspiring]

Must've gotten it from you.

[He sips at his own.]

[redcloakedthief]

Bossy? Me? You've got it all wrong!

I'm a loyal servant, after all.

[He sips the tea, nodding.]

Hey, this is pretty good.

[aspiring]

Bossy loyal servant, then.

[He rolls his eyes.]

Thanks. Were you expecting otherwise?

[redcloakedthief]

Just a loyal servant.

[Chuckle.]

Serra is the bossy one.

[...hmm.]

Well...! I wasn't sure if your talents extended to the kitchen.

[aspiring]

That loud, annoying girl, right? I kind of remember her.

[...]

You do learn to pick up certain skills when you're on your own, you know.

[redcloakedthief]

...Yeah.

You do.

[A pause, and--]

How long have you been on your own?

[He just...quietly sips his tea.]

[aspiring]

... About five years. You?

[redcloakedthief]

[...is it finally past-sharing time? It might be past-sharing time.]

Parents...? I couldn't tell you. They're not dead, just...somewhere.

[...]

How long have I been alone...? Ha. It'd only be a month back home now, I think. 2 years, thanks to this place.

[aspiring]

... Somewhere? That's awfully vague.

[redcloakedthief]

[...a slow shrug.]

They couldn't support all of us. They could barely support themselves.

I ended up in Ostia...you know, with my sticky fingers.

[stealing to survive as a kid, that sort of sob story; he doesn't see the need to delve into it.]

They're probably somewhere in Lycia, some village...I was looking for them before [Leila died] I came here.

[aspiring]

[He stares, incredulous.]

So they just abandoned you?

[redcloakedthief]

[...shrug.]

Something like that. You sound surprised, but it's not all that uncommon, really.

At least...not in a place like that. My home's...nothing like this place.

[aspiring]

... I guess not.

[He's silent for a few moments, before, with all the wisdom of a 19-year-old, he states—]

Your world sucks.