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[akito]

Um... This is somewhat of a... strange and unfortunate situation... [ The voice that comes out is soft, feminine, and hesitant. Being without Agito is bad enough - being without Agito in what seems to be another universe is even worse.

He takes a deep breath and speaks again with more strength to his tone. ]

Waking up naked in a bath surrounded by a bunch of weird people isn't the best morning, ne? [ an awkward laugh goes here because he doesn't know what else to do. ] If they wanted someone who could fight evil they definitely picked the wrong person!

But I guess if they had to pick someone out of my friends, I'm glad they chose the least important one of us. [ he makes sure to say this very pointedly, in case the person who stole him away is listening and might realize their mistake. ] After all, I'm not one of the Kings or Queens anymore!

[ some more giggling. it's really hard not to panic. but he's trying hard not to panic. he is doing a bad job of not panicking but at least he's trying his best, right? once his giggling dies down his voice settles back into something more hesitant. ]

So, ah... I guess I need... Shoes? Does anyone know where I could get some sneakers? And maybe something to eat, too?

Comments

[whitelotustile]

I believe the previous Emperor mentioned the spell was not a particularly fine-tuned one.

[akito]

[ he takes a breath and buries his face in his hands for a moment, willing himself to calm down. it isn't the time for tears. agito will feel guilty if he ever finds out akito cried and he wasn't there to help. so no - he can't cry. it doesn't help anything. ]

I just want to go back home.

[whitelotustile]

I'm sorry.

[akito]

It's not your fault, ne? Things happen sometimes that suck.

[whitelotustile]

That is true. As far as places to be stranded, this is definitely not the worse.

[akito]

[ he hums a small note of agreement. ]

If I have to be trapped somewhere, at least it isn't a small cage.

[whitelotustile]

Or a prison.

[akito]

I could handle prison, as long as I got back what was taken from me.

[whitelotustile]

Taken from you? IS there anything I can help with that?

[akito]

The only thing that would help would be to go back home I think, but thank-you.

[whitelotustile]

You're welcome. And, well, sometimes items from home turn up when we make landfall. Perhaps then.

[akito]

It's not... [ Agito isn't an item. but implying that would be giving away too much information about his identity. and he wants to keep that safe until he has a better grip on his surroundings. ]

That's good to know.

[whitelotustile]

It's not the same as being home, but it is nice.

[akito]

Being on land?

[whitelotustile]

Finding things from home. But I do like seeing new places. I was lucky, and this was my retirement.

[akito]

I'm glad that it's worked out for you, Iroh-san.

[whitelotustile]

Thank you.