∞ 102: A varied existence [action]

[chikaidestroyer]

Days 1-2 (May 26-27)

[With the exception of a rude teleportation happening while he was in the shower on the first day, Albert has fortunately dodged the beginning effects of a very random experiment. He'll use that time to observe the experiment as it unfolds.]

Day 3 (May 28)

[Part of the day is unfortunately spent wearing the infamous Opera Mask, which is he well-acquainted with after last Halloween. While he can resolutely try to refrain from speaking (read: singing) with the mask on, he can't exactly stop the desire to stalk and attempt to abduct young women. …Not that he has anywhere to abduct them to.]

Day 4 (May 29)

[Another bout of normalcy. Time to go about his normal business and make sure there aren't people teleporting into the house or stables.]

Days 5-9 (May 30-June 3)



[A young boy no older than 10 can be found playing in the forest near community building 7 or up in the playground behind the school. He's restless and finding various ways to entertain himself, trying to change up what he's doing whenever his current activity bores him.

He doesn't mind his situation, or that he had to scour for clothes that would fit him before heading out. In fact, the first morning he detoured to play in the forest in an oversized shirt before getting to the clothing store.

On the 31st, he can even be found jumping in water puddles while it rains heavily. He's just … having fun. Enjoying himself.

…Speaking to him, however, may be a little startling, as he seems to have retained all of his memories of Luceti in this form.]

Day 10 (June 4)



[When he awakens on this particular day, Albert faintly thinks that his body should probably ache from running around as a child for the last few days. He also thinks he should relish in the fact he had gotten to sleep again.

After all, when one has no breath or heartbeat or need for sustenance, it's easy to forget what it's like to sleep. Such is the life of the living dead.

He can be found in or around house 42 in the morning, making note of the various things he had observed but not written down as a child, as well as reflecting on the last time they had such an varied experiment. Then it's time to wander around town to take in more of the sights.]


(ooc: Tags for Days 5-9 will be from the chikai journal!)

Comments

[chikai]

But then that means I won't get to play! [Now that sounds like a pout.] ...Well, I guess I can just get back to that at the end of the week. You wouldn't want me falling into the washer, would you?

[mydearapple]

You say that like you won't end up falling in some other way. [With how much Albert wanted to "have fun," he didn't doubt this possibility! They're getting close to the clothing store now.]

[chikai]

[...This somehow brings something to mind that Albert hadn't considered, and he looks up at Caesar excitedly.]

Swimming! Maybe I should go swimming instead!

[mydearapple]

You're kidding, right? [He makes a face at that, already imagining Albert running off and diving into the lake or something.] I hope you mean swimming in the bath tub.

[chikai]

I never go swimming anymore! [It's like some sort of revelation for the man changed into a boy.] It's the perfect time, isn't it? Maybe I'll go to the beach...

[Now he's tugging insistently on Caesar's hand so they can enter the clothing shop quickly.]

[mydearapple]

[Caesar speeds up, but only because he thinks Albert will run off if he doesn't.]

That's pretty far. Getting there won't be any fun.

[chikai]

I guess going over to the barracks is far... [He actually seems a little conflicted, but he's so easily distracted by other fun things that it won't take him long to find something else to focus on.]

Why do you have to be logical now? [It's almost accusatory.]

[mydearapple]

What do you mean, "now?" [He is always logical, thank you very much!] You sounded so excited a minute ago.

[...maybe he feels a little bad for dampening his mood.]

[chikai]

Maybe I should just stay nearby and play... [There's a distracted note to Albert's voice as he pushes his way into the clothing store, and he finally releases Caesar's hand to run off to find shoes.]

[mydearapple]

[...you jerk, now he feels really bad! Caesar lets his brother run off, deciding to just walk around the store while he looks for shoes.]

Make sure you find a pair that fits well.

[chikai]

[Albert doesn't answer, already engrossed in the activity of finding something that might fit his much-smaller feet. As if it hadn't been something of an issue looking for shoes when he was more sure of the length of his feet, now he had visually compare as he went through the shelves.

Even though it's a little easier to find boots that fit, he decides to go with a pair of shoes; the boots would take even more time to break in. He hums in approval as he tries on a pair that fits fairly well, fumbling a little with the laces and his somewhat less-dextrous fingers.]

[mydearapple]

[From time to time, Caesar glances over in his brother's direction to see if he's settled on anything. When he notices his brother tying up his boots, he decides to speak up.]

Did you find anything?

[chikai]

Mm hmm. [Albert shows off his new shoes as he finishes with the laces, standing up and walking around a little bit. He flashes Caesar a grin.]

Are you going to keep me from playing now?

[mydearapple]

You should find clothes that fit, too. [He tilts his head, considering Albert's shoes. They look like they fit okay, at least.] And trunks for when you go swimming.

[chikai]

[Albert shakes his head at Caesar's comments.] No, you were right -- swimming is too far away. There's no telling how long I'll be small, so I should just skip all of that and start playing.

[...And with that, he's heading for the door.]

[mydearapple]

[BUT CLOTHES...]

Not yet. [He starts making his way over again. He's not letting you off so easily, Albert!] You need clothes, at the very least.

[chikai]

[Albert spreads his arms wide.] I have clothes!

[mydearapple]

[He makes a face at this. Why the heck does he have to be so difficult?]

That sweater might as well be a dress. It doesn't count.

[chikai]

[He has successfully reached the front door!]

But you wouldn't want me to remove it, so it has to count in some way.

[mydearapple]

You'll need other clothes if you're stuck like this for a few days, won't you? Just get new clothes now so you can play later.

[chikai]

[Albert turns to regard Caesar at that.] Are you going to choose them for me, big brother? Because I want to play now!

[mydearapple]

No, you're going to choose them with me, and then you can go play. Got it?

[chikai]

[Albert looks just about ready to give Caesar a sullen look, but he steps away from the door and slinks off to the shirts.]

Fine! I'll get "real" clothes!

[mydearapple]

No need to sound like it's the end of the world. [He makes a face, turning to watch as Albert moves back through the store.] You can have fun soon.

[chikai]

[...Albert doesn't respond, as he's a little busy pulling shirts off of the racks, no matter their size or color.]