action/audio later on.

[contaeoro]

[action; the village]
[He managed to get those pesky wings to stay flat against his back at least. It still feels weird, but he is happier now that he's got his clothes on and he made it out of the forest. He's still far, far away from New York though. That much he can tell. The white cotton clothes held in his hand, Maiza looks around in a wonder as he walks into what looks like a small village.

It doesn't look like anywhere he has been before. Narrowing his eyes, he will approach the nearest, friendly looking person.]

Pardon me, ah... could you explain to me where this is?

[audio; later on]
... I think I've got this figured out now. What an interesting contraption.

Hm.

I was told speakin' to this journal will allow me to speak with the other folks in this area. Thought I'd introduce myself, as from what I've heard we're all stuck in the same boat, here. [A pause.] My name is Maiza.

[Longer pause.... what do you even say to introduce yourself when you're talking at a journal?]

Comments

[contaeoro]

Miraculous luck? [Maybe?]

[immamartillo]

Well, it's certainly not by any action on their part.

[contaeoro]

Who knows. Those two do a lot of running around and thinking. What'd they say Czes was... a gift?

[immamartillo]

Yeah, a gift or a souvenir or somethin'. Dunno why they decided she needed one, though.

[contaeoro]

Knowing them, they misunderstood something she told them. [He laughs good naturedly.]

[immamartillo]

Probably.

[He laughs, shaking his head.]

It's nice that they care about her. In their own way.

[contaeoro]

They're good to everyone. I believe they're good for her, especially, but she's also got you, doesn't she?

[Is he teasing? It's hard to tell.]

[immamartillo]

[The second the words are out of Maiza's mouth, Firo turns bright red.]

I-I... W-well, I guess she does... I m-I mean, of course she does!

[contaeoro]

[He sees Firo turn red, pauses... then grins and shakes his head.]

No need to be so flustered now.

[Aah, young love.........]

[immamartillo]

I-I'm not flustered! A-at all!

[Hmph! He's going to walk a bit faster so hopefully Maiza can't see that he's still blushing.]

[contaeoro]

[Firo will be followed by the sound of a man chuckling pleasantly. Strange place it may be, Maiza isn't worried so much about Luceti when his trusted Family's with him.]

[immamartillo]

[Firo shoves his hands in his pockets and resists the urge to slouch down to hide himself further.]

A-anyway, the house is right here! I'm not sure if anyone's there right now.

[contaeoro]

Well, I won't overstay the welcome if it's crowded there.

[immamartillo]

[For that he turns to look at Maiza.]

What? But you're always welcome! It definitely won't be too crowded!

[He'll temporarily kick someone out if need be!]

[contaeoro]

That's kind of you. Well if you insist, I think I'll drop by once in a while. [translation: Yeah I'll be there all the time.]

[immamartillo]

Of course I insist! I bet they'll all love havin' you around.

[Translation: Good luck trying to leave.]

Just don't let Tao bite you.

[contaeoro]

You know me. I'm sure I could take care of myself.

[immamartillo]

Right.

[He smiles and dashes forward to hold the door for Maiza. With a wave of his free hand, he beckons for him to enter.]

Make yourself at home!

[contaeoro]

[That's so cute. Maiza's all grins in his head as he walks up to the door and takes off his hat politely like any guest should.] Well then, I think I shall. Thank you Firo.

[immamartillo]

No problem!

[Firo scurries in after him, letting the door bang shut and neglecting to remove his own hat for the moment.]

Can I get you anything? Somethin' to eat or drink?

[contaeoro]

Firo, calm down and take off your hat! You shouldn't wear one inside.

[immamartillo]

Huh?

[Startled, he spins around.

Can you blame him for getting carried away? It's been so long! He'd prefer Maiza to be home and not here to suffer with him, but he is happy to see him again.]

Oh! Uh, I'm sorry!

[He shuffles back to place his hat by Maiza's, his enthusiasm somewhat dampened by embarrassment.]

[contaeoro]

Wild thing. [He teases, trying to bring back Firo's enthusiasm by patting his arm.]

Well, I'm touched that you're glad to have me over, Firo.

[immamartillo]

It wasn't that bad...

[He laughs, though, mollified by Maiza's joking.]

I am glad!

[He holds his hands up defensively.]

Don't get me wrong, I'd rather we both be home where we belong... But it's nice to see you again.

[contaeoro]

I'm with you. The best thing would be to get home all together, but while we're stuck here I'm relieved that we could at least look out for each other.