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[written] Where Do People Go?

Hello Pirates!

Today... I tried to write to a friend I haven't heard from in a few days. I can't seem to get in touch with him.

His name is Descry. Is he on anyone's crew?

I don't understand. I mean, either these journals can malfunction, or else he's somehow disappeared...

Uhm, so, any info would be great. Thanks!

Have a good day everyone! Peace out!

~ Selphie

xox

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[They were making good time, but there wasn't sign of Selphie after about fifteen minutes. It's a straight shot, so even he should have spotted her by now. So he checks up on her.]

Where are you?

Uhm... I don't actually know. I'm along the coast road somewhere...

*Uh oh... Thank goodness she actually remembered to bring her journal along with her. And so she starts to sketch a really crap picture of her surroundings, to see if Aya recognises it*

I think you took a wrong turn... [How he doesn't know...] Go back the way you came.

!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!!!

*That's all she writes before turning to sprint off in the other direction, hoping to catch up with him soon*

[He...didn't get to read the message, and just waited for when she would pop up. Waited as in continued to walk along the coastline.]

[With his luck, she may literally run into him.]

*This is something that is actually about to happen. She is so focused on running and being able to catch up that she isn't actually paying any attention to where she is going at all. And yes, Aya, that means headlong straight into you*

[He hears rustling among the foliage and stops the horse and car, staring hard enough to try and see what would jump out.]

[He really didn't expect to actually run into her, though.]

[Not wanting to startle the horse too much, Aya steps forward, taking the brunt of all that is Selphie, and stumbles to the ground.]

*Selphie realises that she's going to cause an accident when it's a moment too late. Thankfully, she didn't even have the time to scream and frighten the horse.

The impact of running into Aya sent her straight to the ground in a tangle of arms and legs. When she finally pulls herself to sit back up, she holds a hand to her head and a hand to her knee, which is only slightly graze, but was twisted in the fall*

Owie... That was a sore one!

[Having braced himself for the impact, Aya isn't too injured. He manages to sit up on an elbow, looking to Selphie.]

Are you injured? [He won't move until he knows whether or not he should.]

*Blinking hard, Selphie slowly smiles at Aya, as though only just realising that he's there. She rubs at her temple then examines her hand - there's no blood, so that's a good thing. When she tries to lift her left leg, though, she hisses slightly*

I think I've twisted my knee...

[He notices the jerk movement, and goes to disengage his legs from hers before inspecting her knees. One is definitely redder, and possible getting swollen. She won't be able to walk like this.]

You'll need ice on it, or at least something cold. [Aya then looks to Selphie a bit solemnly.] You'll also have to stay off it.

*When she leans forward to have a look at her knee herself, her very nearly bashes against Aya's. But she realises, and it doesn't happen - hopefully he didn't notice that*

Urgh. This sucks.

*She tries flexing it, just in case, but nope, still rather painful*

Put your arms around my neck. [While she does that, he'll slip his arm under her knee carefully while the other supported her back.]

*It takes a moment before she does so, because this is just way too embarrassing. She's not supposed to be lying around like this. Selphie bites her lip, careful not to let it show that it hurts*

..thanks.

[He didn't notice how close her head was last time, but he does notice that even this movement hurts. If he hadn't invited her out here, she would have been alright...]

You don't need to thank me.

[Carefully, Aya sets her on the back of the horse, because sitting behind the horse while riding in the cart would be unpleasant.]

Lets get you back and see if we can keep the swelling down. [He'll keep close to her to make sure she doesn't fall off, as there isn't a saddle. Taking the reins, Aya gently tugs the horse forward so they could start their journey back.]

*Selphie sways a little when he lifts her up onto the horse. It's kind of like riding a chocobo, so she'll manage. Holding onto its neck, she glances down at Aya, more than a little sheepish*

Aya...I'm so sorry. I was supposed to come help - not to be extra baggage!

You don't need to apologize, either. [He looks up to her, giving a very light smile.] Just enjoy the ride.

*Selphie glances down at him and manages a smile back*

You're not hurt, are you? I can be pretty heavy!

*Wish, she realises, he would probably know, since he picked her up and all*

This reminds me of a book I read once, where a knight picked up a beggar lady at the side of the road and then it turned out she was actually a princess.

*Thinking about this helps her enjoy the ride a bit more*

I thought most women didn't want to be considered heavy? [Selphie, you're an odd girl.]

[A knight, hmm? A bit ironic, but he smiles faintly.]

Do you think you would fill the role of the beggar lady well?

Well...no. I mean, if you told me I was heavy then that'd be a bit different!

*Selphie pauses to think about this*

Hmm... I dunno. I'd maybe just get bored.

So if a woman tells me she's heavy, and I agree with it, would that be alright? [That seems like a trap...]

Bored of being a beggar lady? [What?]

Uhm... I'm note sure about that. Maybe not. Wait - does this mean that you think I'm really heavy??

*That pretty much probably is a trap, that's why!*

Yeah! I mean, like, beggars just sit around all day waiting for money or food. I don't think I could sit still that long!

Of course not. [He says that really quickly. Not falling for that trap now that he knows it's one!]

[He smiles softly at the mention of her not being able to sit still for long. It's not very surprising.]

I wonder how you'll survive the ride back.

*Selphie just grins at his reaction, pleased to notice that he has taken that little bit of advice on board*

Urgh, the ride back, and then everything after that too.

*She groans and pouts down at her leg, shaking her head*

What a clutz...

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[action] wow, how did I not see this reply?! orz

I just thought you hated me... ;;

D:< NO WAY!!

<3!

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