video, un: birdinthehand

[chichichi]

I'm looking for my -- [ "leaf," wait -- no one but her and Lewin has any inkling what the hell that means, so, and smoothly for all that she sounds more than less on the urgent side ] -- Lightning. Iris... really gets away with him.

[ As though that explains everything. She glances at the camera. Her hair is utterly windswept, some of the feathers in it dancing as she walks the streets, her steps brisk, purposeful. Her nose? Red. She's been out for a while now, the black feathers of her collar tugged snug against her neck. Straight to the chase. ]

If you're from Earth, you may recognize him as American. Mm, he's about [ please hold, she's crunching this in her head ] one hundred and seventy-seven centimeters. [ She's certain. ] He's --

[ Here, that's what her hand says as she grinds to a halt and tugs the camera back so her audience can see. She makes an even cut through the air above and beside her, like she knows exactly where, how he fits with her. Like that helps anyone figure out anything other than the fact that she's short if they're attentive to her height against background details. ]

-- this tall, but he's not bulky or too slight. [ And she's stepping again, talking as she turns an ear in listening and scans the area with keen eyes. Holding little things back. ]

You might not be able to tell because he dresses like a hobo. I'm not exaggerating. There's holes and stains in his clothes and he doesn't care about fashion at all. Tee shirts, capris, boots -- you can find him in layers sometimes and his shoes won't be clean. If they are, it's not him.

He has... so much black hair and it's always so messy. [ But it doesn't sound like she minds? ] It's always in front of his eyes, so you can't see them most of the time. [ A glance. Look. ] I cannot emphasize how messy it is. It looks like he hasn't brushed it in a week, maybe ever. [ She's gesturing with her free hand, outlining a shape at her head now. ] Iris gives him these... bat ears. They're huge, about as big as his head put together, and they stick out a bit, like this. They're really furry! [ Who's excited? Fond?? Sobering a little. ] He's usually got this big smile or a grin on his face that'll show off a mouth full of pointy teeth now. His voice is a lot like his expression. It's big, real cheerful with a thick accent, Texan if that means anything to you. That twang is distinct from anything around here. [ She's fond. Oh! ] And he's got stubble. His face is unshaven, but there's no substantial mustache or beard. [ Yet. ]

Has anyone seen him? [ She gives the camera her full attention now, exhales a small cloud of white. Please, if you've seen her idiot hobo... ]

Comments

text | un: kingjj

[kingfuckboy]

ohhh setsura!

hey, do you want me to come out there and help you?? i can if you want it
i'm sorry to hear your boyfriend(???) went missing

1/??

[chichichi]

[ Boyfriend??? Please hold. Setsura.exe is rebooting. ]

2/3

[chichichi]

[ Yeah, she's breathing. Okay, look, this is no time for semantics. Semantics, like the moons, can get bent. He's her leaf. She hasn't felt the need to define anything further. She's not ashamed of that or the idea, just... she hadn't thought about it exactly in that context? Again, not the time. Later, once she's found him and he's not a complete horny disaster.

She's grateful this is text. ]

3/3 - TEXT TEXT TEXT THO TEXT

[chichichi]

[ Yeah, this is fine. ]

Like I said, Iris really gets away from him. If you see him around, that's one thing, but don't feel like you have to go out of your way. He's too horny to bother with street names right now, JJ, and I can't really promise he won't come onto you.

[kingfuckboy]

i mean
i know i'm pretty irresistible but i think i'll be okay
i know how iris can get since i'm iris too

and besides hobos aren't really my type so if you need help, don't worry about asking for it

[chichichi]

[ Wait for it. ]

Is that offer for a single instance?

[kingfuckboy]

planning to abuse the privilege? ;)

[chichichi]

Well, I am an unreasonable woman not allowing a certain lunar god to have their way with my boyfriend. What do you think?

1/2

[kingfuckboy]

oh-ho
boyfriend it is then

and yes, consider it a multi-use offer
whenever you need i guess

and uh, i'd

[kingfuckboy]

i'd suggest you tie him up during iris
but as an iris
i promise he will

1. enjoy that
2. dislocate joints and escape

[chichichi]

[ It's like Iris wants her horny for Lewin and it's using JJ as a mouthpiece to encourage her to get it instead of being a responsible adult and properly looking after him. This stupid moon. ]

JJ, this sounds counterproductive.

[kingfuckboy]

[ he has no filters, sets, and apparently - that translates to text ]

i mean it could be productive in different ways

[chichichi]

It's certainly bold of you to assume I'd leave him to escape after tying him up.

[ Setsura. ]

But there are more important things. Right now, I need to find him.

[kingfuckboy]

oh-ho

yeah, it is more important
i'll keep my eyes out for him and let you know if i spot an unshaven hobo

[chichichi]

If it's not Lightning-kun, I'm returning him to you, so you'd better be sure it's him first. I won't accept any cleverly disguised substitutes, so don't even try. I'll know!

[kingfuckboy]

it it wasn't him, i'd hope he's returned
i could use the company

[chichichi]

I'm surprised you don't have any of those cute girls from the contest on speed dial. I would've thought that'd be more your speed.

[kingfuckboy]

a couple of them, sure
but, i mean
cute, accessible, present hobo versus girl i have to speed dial??

[chichichi]

You could always go two for two. There's no law against it. I'd have to return one to you for you to do that, of course, so you'd better get looking, hm?

[kingfuckboy]

hm, if i go two for two
would it be better to take two at once
or go back to back

with iris it might be better to spread it out a little
maybe i'll find more than one knock-off hobo

[chichichi]

You aren't really going to find anyone quite like him. In fact, I don't think I'm going to let him out of my sight for a little while after this.

[kingfuckboy]

#relationshipgoals

you're adorable

[chichichi]

[ Did he just hashtag at her?? That? Oh, he's definitely gotten the wrong idea.

Firstly, and this part is incredibly important, let her just clarify real quick here so that they're on the same page: ]

I am NOT adorable.

[ Do you see the caps she used there, JJ? Secondly, ]

It really isn't like that.

[kingfuckboy]

wow
such belief

you're adorable and it's good you care as much as you do and are understanding

my fiance would be losing her mind if i went running off like that, i'm sure

[chichichi]

JJ, please don't compare my concern for Lightning to that of your fiance for you. Our relationships are completely different and that's disrespectful to her.

[ SETSURA. ]