Home and Back Again [January Catch-All]

[wolfstrike]

Characters: Yuri Lowell and YOU
Date: All of January
Location: Various Locations
Situation: Yuri is looking for a Kedan baby's parents and also experiences going back home.
Warnings/Rating: None at the moment.

After finding a Kedan baby at the end of the last month, the first week of January saw Yuri looking for her parents. Despite asking around, and Anton's contacts, the little girl's parents had yet to be found. She was at least in good hands, being well taken care of by both Yuri and Dove. However, as he had planned, Yuri paid a visit to Milyn in the form of exchanging a favor for taking a dreaming trip back home. Starting on the 8th, Yuri wakes up again on the evening of the 10th, having slept for two days. It's then that he returns back to where he and Dove are staying at the guild house in the Sky Sector with Lambert at his side. Thinking about all that he had experienced and trying to process the fact that he'd lived several months in the span of two days.

A - Closed to Duke
Not long after he returns, Yuri is seeking out Duke. Which means going outside the city and into the forests surrounding it, because that's where he knows he'll find the guy who insists on living in seclusion. Lambert is with him of course, able to sniff out the guy far better than Yuri could ever hope to. So it's by the dog's nose that they're heading in the man's direction.

B - Closed to Dove and Sion
Once Yuri had settled in again into every day life on the turtle, things got back to relative normalcy. By this time it's in the middle of the month, just after the fog has finally lifted. A day with fair weather means going out into the city and doing some errands that are much easier to do now without the oppressive fog. Thus Yuri would be seen with Dove, walking with the baby in tow as they took turns holding her. Lambert protectively as he's also taken a liking to the tiny Kedan.

C - Open to all
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B

[stainedglassreflections]

Must just be a great day for errands. Sion's sort of folded up his cape since he's dealing with populated streets, and also because he might as well make use of wrapping and the excess cloth to carry things.

Unfortunately, with the fog being gone, he's back to what he considers normal. His body aches and burns from Asruld - his blood feels wrong, his head pounds like it might burst, his body generally doesn't feel like it's his, in a painful way. It doesn't really show - he's been like this for three years now, it's easy to fix a smile on his face as he goes about.

A little hard to fool a dog's nose that he didn't have a slightly bloody coughing fit this morning, or an angel's senses that he isn't in pain, though.

[phoenixstrut]

She was thrilled at the absense of fog that morning, and at Yuri's suggestion, had taken to the streets with him and Aveline, if only to enjoy the fresh air. The fog, though it hadn't dimmed he Light, was annoying and had made her feel heavier. Of course, her longer than usual recovery hadn't helped the weighted feeling.

She shuddered at the memory of her fall, only to realize a few moments later why the memory had suddenly felt so real.

The second she felt it, she froze midstep, her eyes going wide and her face draining of color as she looked for the source. On instinct, she tucked the child closer to her neck as the little girl waved her tiny fingers at the dog following them.

Era swooped overhead as Dove struggled with a course of action. She hadn't exactly told Yuri exactly every tiny exact detail...

[wolfstrike]

Yuri was looking in another direction as they walked, but it didn't take him long at all to notice that Dove had stopped. Thus a few paces ahead, Yuri paused as well and turned to look back. He blinked in confusion and concern at the look on his girlfriend's face and the way she protectively held the baby. Not only that, but Lambert was standing next to her, tense as he sensed Dove's emotions.

"Hey, something wrong?" Yuri asked, knowing full well the likely answer. What he wasn't sure about though was the reason. So he followed Dove's line of sight.

[stainedglassreflections]

At least that feeling of both despair and mad desire for destruction is particularly... lacking. Almost like that mad god is asleep.

Sion doesn't notice the attention until he turns away from his current shopping. At first, he looks behind him just in case something weird happened there... Nope not that he can see. But he turns back and takes a step out of the way of the counter to return the state because...

He remembers that hair color, on the young man. The party, with masks perhaps? But the young woman... He has no idea why she feels familiar, because he honestly can't place where he would have seen her.

So Sion looks steadily more and more confused in their direction.

[phoenixstrut]

There's no spoken answer. Instead, her eyes narrow, before she looks away, still struggling with how to react. He feels... Confused, and not particularly dangerous... For now. There's still something lurking deep down that clearly has her upset, though.

..and if it wasn't t obvious already, it certainly would be in the next few seconds as the Light in her eyes flared and her wings cascaded down her back. In a few more seconds, there would be a circle of flame surrounding Sion; not dangerous if he stayed still, but certainly enough to keep him from running or trying anything horrifying.

The memory of the pain-- both from his attack and the recovering from the fall he had caused-- left her with no room to second guess.

Especially now with a child in her care.

A

[radiantwingedone]

To be quite honest, Duke had been living in a house for a while. Just.. one as lacking neighbors as he could manage.

Yuri just managed to want to find him when he went on a camping trip. And if the path Lambert takes him on is any indication, he didn't exactly go alone.

He is alone when they reach him, in a campsite that looks like it used to hold more people but isn't anymore.

He also seems to be doing laundry, a bucket of water and what looks like one of his shirts in front of him.

... also seems entirely occupied by it.

[wolfstrike]

Laundry... well. Laundry time was about to be interrupted.

Once Duke is within sight, Yuri walks over quietly and comes to stand nearby. Just a few feet away. Whether Duke notices him or not, the black haired man addresses him in a neutral tone. Firm yet not betraying what he might be thinking.

"Elucifer's wish."

[radiantwingedone]

Duke doesn't act like he noticed him, at the very least.

But after Yuri speaks, Duke does, almost like continuing the sentence. "Protect the world, and peace for all living things."

And he continues his laundry for a bit in silence again, before continuing.

"Because you know his name, I will assume you also know I did a remarkable job focusing on the first half and making a mess of it."

[wolfstrike]

"Yeah," Yuri says before dropping onto the ground to sit next to Duke. The man grimacing a little in the process.

"And I'm still feeling that fight too."

They may have beaten Duke, but he sure gave them a run for their money. Milyn had healed the cuts and bruises, but Yuri was still a little sore.

[dragonaught]

Morning was usually a pretty standard affair for Casey. They got up, took a shower, got dressed and went down to the first floor for breakfast. The fog had been taking a toll on their nerves, not to mention their magical ability and reserves. Even if the Hotel's wards were blocking it out and making everything less stressful, there was an edge to the people around.

Well, it felt that way to Casey, anyway.

Stepping into the kitchen, they kept their head down just enough when they saw the cook was still there. Just here for some food, don't mind Casey...

[wolfstrike]

The fog had been taking a toll on everyone. Even Yuri's blastia was on the fritz. Not quite like when they were exploding and stuff during his time in the Knights, but it was still pretty annoying.

Trying to do his part in keeping everyone's spirits up, Yuri put some extra effort into making breakfasts. Making things he knew everyone liked. Waffles, the Kedanese version of bacon, eggs, rice, miso soup, fish, whatever anyone wants. So long as he's got it on hand. And he's got a lot on hand.

So when Casey walks in, Yuri flags him(them?) down.

"So, what'll it be?"

[dragonaught]

Casey startled at attention being called to them, even if it was for a particularly mundane reason. Of course the chef wanted to know what to make, even if Casey had simply intended to grab something simple.

They hesitated before finally shrugging. "No need to go out of your way," they said. "I was just going to get whatever was already made."

[wolfstrike]

"Hey, I'm going out of my way for everybody today. There's gotta be something you really like, right?"

Yuri's voice is kinda and friendly, but not pushy. If the kid really wants to be left alone he'll let him be. But not after a little persuasion first.

Yuri and Valdis | Brave Vesperia Guild Front

[wolfstrike]

Thanks to Valdis and her artwork, Yuri had managed to make contact with one of the family members of the soul gemmed Kedan he had met back in his own world. Deciding to play things cautiously for certain reasons, Yuri sent a message to Valdis via radio. Requesting a meeting with her at Brave Vesperia's guild front. Since it was his business he figured that would be the least suspicious to anyone listening in that he didn't want to be.

So that's where he waits for her. Idly cleaning Second Star's blade while Dove was upstairs with the baby.

[redlightgreenlight]

The message had been brief, and despite her other commitments, she couldn't contain her curiosity. She knew where the guild house was and headed there, making sure to bring a few things for Dove's adoptee, a small Kirin plush.

She didn't bother knocking, instead walking inside and quietly closing the door behind her. "What's up, Yuri?" She asked.

[wolfstrike]

A little bell rang merrily as Valdis walked in. Both Yuri and Lambert looking up at the same time, the dog laying at Yuri's feet.

Valdis was given a bright smile in greeting as he lifted up her drawing and waved it.

"Hey there, remember this guy? Your drawing was pretty helpful."

And he had promised to tell her if he should find out anything.

[redlightgreenlight]

"Yes," She replied, smiling back. She walked over and held her hand out to Lambert, being certain to give the dog plenty of room. Many animals didn't seem to like her, it was harder to fool a dog than it was a person, but that didn't mean that she didn't like animals.

"Did you find his family?"

C - much later in the month

[radiantwingedone]

You know what really is a terrible coincidence?

Duke's birthday and the day Elucifer was killed are in the same month. In fact, they're about a week apart.

And Duke, for some reason, has decided to try something new for ignoring what day it is. Isn't it a thing, that people do sometimes? Drink themselves into a state where they forget.

... Which is why a worried kedan is looking for Yuri, rather than an upset one.

[wolfstrike]

It wasn't unusual for Kedan to show up at the guild front for job requests, but usually it wasn't in the evening like this. Yuri had been helping Dove with the baby when he heard Lambert bark followed by the chime on the door and someone calling out his name. When he got down there, he found a particularly worried looking Kedan.

After asking what was going on, Yuri could only blink in surprise and then sigh when he was told what it was.

With a shout to Dove telling her he'd be out for awhile, he and Lambert went out and followed the Kedan to where Duke was.

[radiantwingedone]

It probably seems like the wrong spot when Yuri gets there, because Duke and a bar probably don't mix.

But no, there he is, arguing with a server he wants a refill. Despite evidence that he probably really shouldn't right next to him. And by the way he isn't entirely stable despite sitting.

[wolfstrike]

This is definitely weird. Sure Yuri could be found at a place like this occasionally, but he didn't peg Duke to be the type. When he sees the man, Yuri quickly assesses the situation and assures the Kedan he'll take care of it.

He then drops into the seat next to Duke. "Hey, didn't expect to find you here."

C- backdated to right after his canon update

[phoenixstrut]

Unlike many of the others connected to the network, Dove had missed Yuri's arrival and message about the missing Kedan, too busy trying to get a certain baby to sleep. Finally, after fussing over her for what felt like ages, the angel was finally able to walk away to have a moment of peace to herself. After making a cup of tea, she could be found in the home she shared with Yuri and the child, Era curled lazily in her lap.

[wolfstrike]

It was weird coming back from living several months to only two days having passed. It left him a little disoriented but he managed. Yuri had first gone to talk to Duke. At first he had been angry by then rationalized things in his head before actually finding him. They'd had a decent conversation and then Yuri had remembered the Kedan he had spoken to. Announcing this information on the consoles. Once he was done with that, a weary Yuri finally headed... home.

The front door of the guild house opened with the merry jingle of the bell that announced visitors. Both he and Lambert walking in together.

[phoenixstrut]

She jumped a little at the tinkling sound, her gaze snapping to the door, and when she recognized who was coming through it, she scrambled to her feet, desperate relief flooding her veins and eyes. Within just a few seconds, she had crossed the room and immediately reached out to him, gently, in case he wasn't in the mood for an immediate welcome.

[wolfstrike]

Yuri just kind of stood there as the door closed behind him. His dark eyes looking at Dove as she crossed the room. Everything here felt like a dream that he was returning too. Despite his visit home being the dream, it had felt as real as if he'd been there. The way he looked at her though, it was as if he was just seeing here for the first time in months.

He gave her a small smile, not stopping her as Dove reached out for him. "Hey."