005 [Audio/Action]

[aerialassault]

[Audio]
Yo. Everyone.

[It was midday that he addressed the village as a whole, without any lead-in or hint of apology in his tone for being so goddamn casual.]

I'm lookin' for a friend of mine. He's got long hair and has a pet pig-- lemme know if you see him.

[Action]

[It was training, Souji had been insisting for the last few weeks when he set an enraged, squealing Saizou upon him without any warning. Speed training for a little game between the two of them that they both had a stake in. And, finally-- after many days of running from the grumpy little pig-- the game was on.

Cliff had 24 hours to catch Souji. Truth be told, he had no idea what the little prankster was up to.

He'll be anywhere and everywhere around town that day, searching every corner and under every table for any hint of that teasing smile...all the while remaining on high alert for anything that would attempt to dive-bomb him.]

Comments

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[faithfulflame]

[She nods, smiling at his compliance.]

I need something that Souji's touched, or a part of him. Hair, clothes, a pillow, like I said. Salt. And a few little things, which I've got here.

[Action!]

[aerialassault]

Ah-- okay. So it doesn't matter if he's washed the pillow recently or anything?

[Because, after the convo earlier that day with another mage, Cliff needed to know.]

[Action!]

[faithfulflame]

It...shouldn't, unless he's bought new ones, never slept in them before, or washed them. At best all I'll be able to give you is a general direction, though.

[Action!]

[aerialassault]

That'll be fine. It's better than running all over town, looking in every corner for him.

[Action!]

[faithfulflame]

Alright, then give it here and be quiet, and I'll do what I can do.

[Action!]

[aerialassault]

Yes, ma'am.

[Nodding in understanding, he took a few steps backward to give her space and, resting his hands on his hips, watched her work.]

[Action!]

[faithfulflame]

[And Rei takes the pillow, draws a sigil around it, and begins to chant in a low tone, calling up the spell that she'd done for homework not even a month ago...]

[Action!]

[aerialassault]

[He slowed his breath and listened to the words, both out of respect and fascination about the magic of another culture. This was the first time he had actually witnessed an intentional act that wasn't the Symbology from his homeworld.]

[Action!]

[faithfulflame]

[A moment later, Rei's hands snap over to a bottle of water and pours a tiny bit onto the pillow.

The water doesn't seep into it, instead it starts to move and shift, taking on a definite shape...]

[Action!]

[aerialassault]

[Curious-- that was entirely unlike the Symbology, 'magic', that he was more familiar with. Cliff leaned forward a little, trying to get a closer look at what the water was doing...]

[Action!]

[faithfulflame]

[It was forming an arrow, pointing towards the village.]

There, that's about as good a spell as I can manage. I'm still a beginner with them, but he'll be in that direction.

[Action!]

[aerialassault]

[Even for a beginning-level practicioner, it was impressive work.]

Hm. Figures that he wouldn't have gone far...

[It certainly ruled out House One, where he had planned to meet with Tear, but that was a puzzle that he needed to resolve just for himself at this point.

He grinned at Rei.]

Thanks. That helps a ton!

[Action!]

[faithfulflame]

Of course. I'll be waiting to see how it goes. Don't leave me in the dark, okay?

[Not that she expects him to remember. It's more curiosity to see how the spell works.]

[Action!]

[aerialassault]

Don't worry. I'll give ya full report!

[Not with all of the details, of course. Some things were personal.]

...is it alright if I take the pillow?

[Action!]

[faithfulflame]

Yes, please. I want to know if the spell worked, is all.

And, yes of course.

[Action!]

[aerialassault]

No prob, [Cliff said, reaching for the pillow before heading for the door.]

I'll let ya know how it works. And...thanks. Again.

[He shoved his feet into his boots, not worried about damaging the uppers as much as about losing the trail. With one last wave for Rei, he took off for the village as fast as he could comfortably manage. Speed wasn't his forte, but he would be able to meet his deadline if luck stayed on his side.]