∞ 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]

A better question: Were you ever thinking? [He smiles broadly at the raised eyebrow, watching as Kogoro fetches his toy and returns to his little dog bed.] I wonder how long I'll be like this.

[mydearapple]

[UGH. :| He lets out an exasperated sigh, but decides to skip over his "question."]

Why? Think you'll miss it?

[chikai]

Do you think I will miss it? [Though his tone is cheerful, it's also knowing. C'mon, Caesar, don't be stupid.]

[mydearapple]

[That kind of response just leaves him open for teasing, even if he knows the "real" answer.]

It's okay, Albert. You can be honest with me. It's fine if you'll miss it.

[chikai]

[Albert grumbles and starts crawling over to get Kogoro's toy to throw at Caesar again.]

Well, I guess you are pretty stupid.

[mydearapple]

Oh, is that so? [He watches where his brother is crawling off to, then he decides to intercept him. If he reaches the toy before Albert can snatch it up, he'll kick it away.] That's pretty rude.

[chikai]

Hey! [Albert looks back up at Caesar when he kicks the toy away.] I was playing with that!

[mydearapple]

Kids who misbehave don't get to play with toys. Isn't that right?

[Caesar goes to pick up the toy himself.]

[chikai]

If that's true, you shouldn't have had any toys at all.

[Except Caesar wasn't a bad kid and he knew it. He was just sulking.]

[mydearapple]

Yeah, right. I'm sure I was much better behaved than you are. [He picks up the toy and tosses it at his brother. He's not mean enough to throw it. ...p-probably because he would end up missing. And that would be embarrassing.]

[chikai]

[Albert fumbles with the toy when he tries to catch it, and he briefly makes a face at his brother before tossing it back over to Kogoro. He stands up, brushing at his clothes and walking away.]

How would you know? You were barely with me for an hour.

[mydearapple]

And whose fault is that? You said I was boring. [He watches while his brother stands up and goes to walk away.] Besides, you just threw that toy at me. That's a pretty telling sign, if you ask me.

[chikai]

All that should tell you is that I'm done playing. [There's almost a "Hmph" there, but there's a tiny bit of remaining maturity there.]

[mydearapple]

So you throw things away when you're done with them, huh? [That's no excuse to throw them at people! :|] What are you going to do now that you're "done playing"?

[chikai]

[Even though he was on the verge of pouting just a few moments ago, he grins.] Of course I throw things away! Or I leave things for other people to clean up, like my dishes.

[He stands in the foyer and looks over at Caesar, even if he isn't going to follow after him.] What do you think I'm going to do?

[mydearapple]

You try spending a few minutes with yourself. I'm sure you'll see exactly what I mean by "misbehavior." [Ugh! Everytime he starts to feel bad...!] How should I know? All you care about is having fun, right?

[chikai]

I spent most of my time by myself today. I have no idea what you're talking about. [He rocks on his heels briefly. Almost innocent.]

I'm going to go get ready to sleep. Of course.

[mydearapple]

Never have I seen a more deceiving expression. [He knows you're not stupid, Albert!] Are you actually going to get ready, or are you just going to hop into bed wearing those clothes?

[chikai]

[He puts his hands on his hips, practically indignant.]

I told you I was only wearing the right-fitting shirts outside. So I can wear these to bed, if I want.

[mydearapple]

How many of those shirts are "right-fitting," anyway? [Not many, he's sure of it! Even so, he shrugs.] It's fine. Go get ready for bed. I'll read you a bedtime story.

[chikai]

Oh really? [He laughs at the last thing Caesar said, already walking away.] Like you know any bedtime stories.

[mydearapple]

Who says I need to know any? I can just make something up. You'll probably fall asleep halfway through it, anyway.

[chikai]

[Caesar might as well have said that to an empty room, because Albert's childish restlessness leads to his walk turning into more of a scurry over to the bathroom, where he washes his face and checks on the poor clothes he'd been wearing earlier in the day.

Then it's back over to his room.

...Oh wait. He kinda messed up his room, didn't he? Including his bed.]

[mydearapple]

[...or walk away halfway through it, whatever. He should've expected that.

Caesar is in no rush to follow. He decides to check on Kogoro first, then heads through the living room and down the hall. He stops in the doorway of his brother's room, looking around at the mess.

Good job, little big brother.]

[chikai]

[Albert chews at his lower lip thoughtfully, trying to decide on his course of action. He wants to climb in bed, but his room... But bed...

Impulsiveness wins over, and the little boy runs across the length of the room, dodging his desk chair and jumping onto his bed. The clothes Caesar had deposited on the bed, along with half the sheets, fall onto the floor.

Meanwhile, Albert settles face-down on the bed, relaxing for a moment.]