asobouyo | 27th Teddy Bear [Action Anytime]

[Elicia was expecting to be in the middle of a scuffle between enemy winged soldiers. Not to be waking up half-drugged and in an old-fashion malnosso dress. She hadn't done this little dance in a few years now... What did that mean? Did they come back? Impossible, they were... Well, we'll figure this out as we go, Elicia. When she gets up, she nearly falls over, and finds with frustration that her automail leg wasn't working properly. Something was wrong with the knee—aaah, Winry would be pretty grumpy about that.

'This would be the second time this week.'

But it's around the time she cracks open her journal that she realizes something's not right. These entries, they're only up to her sixth birthday? No, that can't be right. Where did all her other.... Oh. Oh wow.

She was fourteen years in the past.

She limps out of the forest, dazed but not confused enough to ruin her train of thought: go to the item shop, find her clothes. The Malnosso always left clothes. And then she'll head to the smithy, to find her sword and... and then she'll need to find Winry in the smithy. Now dressed up, she's found herself a good pair of glasses; if she can... if she can, she'd rather not tell them who she is. Would that change things?

Would that be so bad, though? She's not entirely sure. She's nervous and worried and—and—

... nostalgic. Much much later, after everything, she'll head to the houses of people she's most familiar with. A lot of people aren't where she remembers, but she'll try to find them none-the-less. Probably after heading to where her mom and dad are. She'll also be wondering around in awe at the place. So much different and yet so much changed.... Don't mind her if she looks dumbfounded at something, or surprised at another. If you're expecting a shorty, you'll be surprised—she's 5'9". Her father has great genes, like that.]

[ooc: EDIT: sorry, but it turns out a second post isn't gonna happen; this post exploded! XD You can catch her on the draft, pre-draft log or malnosso journal draft post though!
Go here to see extra information about her future relationships and her. Go here to fill out the relationship post if you haven't yet!

And lastly, I'll reply to this in a few hours! Got something to do real quick.]

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[ Lightning isn't really doing anything special here- it's too hot to be wandering too far from the house... but also too nice compared to all the rain lately to stay inside too! Therefore, she's in the yard and in the shade of house 41, sitting on a blanket as she works on cleaning her amassed collection of throwing knives and the like. Baldr is stretched out not too far from her as well, panting as he idly watches the occasional person wander by to or from the village plaza.

Both of them are... well, gone by the time Elicia currently remembers, though of course neither of them is going to know that. Lightning's too absorbed in what she's doing to even take notice of anyone unless they get too close or alert the dog first. ]

[Cue a girl staring from afar with this look on her face.

;U; UGUUU]

... Lightning?

[I GET TO SEE ALL MY MISSING LADY FRIENDS TODAY!!]

[ Baldr stops panting as he closes his mouth, ears perked and definitely looking more alert as he notices Elicia... which causes Lightning to follow suit and glance up shortly afterward, just to see some girl standing off and staring at her strangely. Does she even know this lady? Nnnnope!

... Is there some sort of taboo against tending to weapons in the yard? Maybe she's new, because anyway, it's her yard, so she does what she wants! A soft frown enters her features. ]

Light, it's really you!!

[ONE MOMENT PRANCING OVER, even with this sad kicked-puppy look here. Be careful, she'll be huggy if she's too close.]

[ Be careful yourself, Elicia... the fact that this totally strange woman is calling her 'Light' and acting in such a way? It's enough to confuse, but not dampen her automatic response, and immediately she's on her feet, more than subtly bristled with wariness. Baldr quickly follows suit, jumping to his feet- he's still a pup and Lightning definitely isn't in need of a guard dog, but he's... pretty protective anyway. ]

Wait. [ Her expression's tight as she holds up a hand, half stepping back into a defensive position, then pausing as she studies Elicia a second more. Still no recognition. ] Who are you?

[Aaaand she freezes, coming to a stop a few feet away.]

Right. Right, you wouldn't—

[sniff, sniffle ;u;]

It's me; it's Elicia. The short one. Er, well, I was.

[Dunno when that will change. :|a]

[ Uh. The Elicia Lightning knows is like... is she even old enough to require two hands for counting it off? Lightning has no idea. Just like how she has no idea what to make of this, her brows coming together even more as she silently stares.

That puppy, however? He's still at a distance, but he holds his head out, nose working at the air. Fourteen years and the changes it brings is pretty significant, but... her scent is kinda familiar. He looks notably confused now, too. ]

...

[She crouches, a small smile on her face at the sight of the perplexed pup. There might be a few un-shed tears. Maybe. OH PUPPY ;U;]

Hey, Baldr. Haven't seen you in a while...

[ Baldr's tail drops, and then he began to cautiously wag it, slowly walking over. He's a dog, so he... probably just assumes she's a new person or... something. Logic's not a strong-suit when you're a wingless puppyface.

But oh does Lightning look down her nose now, baffled and mildly agitated because of it. "Seen him in a while?" ]

So... what? You're from the future?

[ Ah, the things this place has her saying sometimes... ]

Mhm. I'm fourteen years into it.

[She seems less than excited to point this out. Most people hate the idea.]

Here in Luceti.

[Let me pet you, puppy :(]

[ Oh, no... no, she's not happy about that at all. Even as her dog kindly presents himself for rubbings, Lightning's expression twists. That's a long time, and she's always assumed that things would never be allowed to carry on for such a length- that they would find some way to escape...!

Although then again... again, what's with that reaction and the "haven't seen you in a while" comments? That means she must have gone home then, right?

She just keeps frowning, for now, silently. ]

... [Elicia's face softens into a guilty look.] Sorry... I guess I just sound like a lunatic. This is all kinda' freaking me out.

27th Teddy Bear [Action Anytime]

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