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forsurvival,

raizanshou, possibly also

ledbythewind and

denyingreasons later on.
What: Mallynap return!
When: 12th of February, around sunset.
Where: The river near house #43.
Summary: The Malnosso have returned Lambda from his kidnapping. Drama ensues.
Rating: PG-ish?. But there will be major Tales of Graces spoilers.

[Four days have passed since Lambda was taken by the Malnosso and finally, they've had their fun and deem it time to return him. They've extracted all the information they needed, after all. Perhaps they're even a bit curious to see how people will respond to his current state. Results of experimentation can be an experiment in their own right, sometimes.

As the sun sets over the village of Luceti, people living in the most northern part of the village may hear a loud splash. Something's been dropped into the river. Something heavy. Yes, you guessed it! Lambda's lifeless body remains floating on the surface of the river, the current dragging it along, but only for a few seconds. Then it slowly begins to sink. It settles onto the river floor in such a position that one might be fooled into thinking he's sleeping. Things couldn't be further from the truth.]

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[Lambda won't say any more. Words shouldn't be needed to explain exactly what's going on, but even if they were, he hardly has the strength to convey them. He just needs help, fast.]

[Oh man... Not good... Lambda's not in his body anymore. Asbel quickly pulls out his journal and sets up a filtered message to Richard, telling him he'd better come outside. He just might need the man's help here...

Asbel then rises to his feet.]

Lambda... What happened to you?

[Lambda can't help but experience a small twinge of frustration at that question. Isn't it obvious?]

Mal... nosso.

[Well, yeah, Asbel knows that, Lambda. He knows you were kidnapped, and obviously they're responsible for the state he's in now. He wanted to know what they di--never mind... He can find out later.

He starts walking towards Lambda, slowly.]

...You can't return to your body the way it is now, can you? ...What can I do to help you?

... Ves... sel.

[It's just that simple. Lambda needs a vessel, fast. He's already weakened and unable to recover in this state, but to top it all off he doesn't have wings right now. Without those to sustain him, he's slowly dying. The Humanoid body would've done fine, even if it's so busted up it's incapable of movement, but he can't get back in there.]

[Richard was expecting many things when he received that filtered message from Asbel. It was brief, cryptic, just telling him to come outside, but not why. He'd assumed his friend needed help with something-- it was Asbel, and Asbel was well known for his moments of derp.

He didn't expect that said help would involve something that had haunted his nightmares for months now. His call for Asbel dies on his lips as he just stands, staring at the hovering orb, part of his instincts screaming at him to run, the other part conflicted.]

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[Oh hi Richard. That was fast. Not that Asbel knows you're there yet.]

...Right, of course. I already promised that much to you, Lambda... [He's now walking towards Lambda, hand outstretched.]

[Richard's next action is pure instinct-- he isn't even thinking at this point, just running on pure emotions, because no, if he touches Lambda, then he'll--

Never mind that he made a promise back in their world, or that he offered himself as Lambda's vessel there. Richard wasn't conscious to see that happen, nor was he able to voice his objections to it.]

Asbel!

[He darts forward, intending to shove his friend out of the way before he can touch that swirling mass.]

[Asbel was just about to touch the swirling mass, but he pauses in his tracks at the sound of Richard's voice calling his name, his fingertips mere inches away.]

...R-Richard?

[OOMPH TO THE GROUND.]

[The expression on Richard's face is at once angry and worried at the same time as he stares at his friend accusingly.]

Asbel, if you allow him to possess you, you'll...

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[Asbel rises to his feet now, staring at Richard.]

Richard... Lambda needs my help... I can't just leave him to die!

Die...?

[At that, Richard freezes, then turns to look at Lambda. Asbel's right, that glow is weakening...]

[So it is. The dark mist Lambda was exuding only a minute ago is steadily diminishing, the mass swirling slower and slower. There are no wings to sustain him, barely any arles for him to regain his strength... Who knows how much longer he'll hold out?]

Yeah... I don't want to let Lambda down... [He starts walking towards the swirling mass again.] ...Not when he needs me most.

[He turns back to Richard, a sympathetic smile on his face.] ...I want to help him now, Richard, like I promised him I would... I'll help him like you wanted to back then...

[And now he turns back towards Lambda, continuing to walk towards him, though he continues to speak to Richard.] And... I know you'll watch over us both after this.

Asbel...

[His fists are clenched so tightly the knuckles have gone white, but he knows he can't stop him. He can't let Asbel break that promise, and although he himself is still somewhat wary of Lambda, he doesn't want to see him die either. They'd been through too much together-- like it or not, their bond was still too strong.

He himself turns to face the orb again, expression neutral but determined.]

Lambda. Promise me that you won't let any harm come to Asbel during this. If you do... I won't forgive you.

[Such mistrust on Richard's behalf. It's only natural, of course, after everything that's happened between them in the past; the manner in which they finally parted ways. Even so, Lambda can't help but be disappointed. They used to be such kindred spirits.

Asbel, on the other hand, is as generous with his trust as ever.]

... I promise...

[Asbel remains silent. He simply reaches out, hand extended, and grasps the swirling mass.]

[When he does that, Richard can't help himself-- he has to look away, because he knows what's going to follow, and it's still too raw and familiar for him to watch.]

[It doesn't take long for Lambda to accept this invitation. His form- his essence starts losing its shape, before disappearing into Asbel's body. It's merging with the arles still present inside the boy, entwining with his thoughts and nestling itself neatly in the back of his mind. All this will no doubt feel overwhelming for Asbel, even if he's already experienced it before. It's not a pretty process.]

Guhhh--! [He grits his teeth at the process takes place. Having experienced it before doesn't make the sensation any easier to bear. In fact, knowing he's experiencing this a second time only makes it all the more difficult. One would hope never to experience this once, much less twice in one lifetime.

There's a bright flash of light, as Asbel lets out a sharp cry of pain, before falling to the ground, unconscious.]

Asbel!

[Richard is by his friend's side in a flash, kneeling beside him to check his vital signs. Once he's reassured himself that there's a pulse and that Asbel is in fact breathing, he tries giving his shoulder a shake to wake him up. C'mon, buddy, give him a sign here.]

[He's dead, Jim.

...Okay he's not dead. He is breathing, and there's a pulse! All vital signs seem normal! But he's not waking up, nope.]

[There was energy--strange, unfamiliar energy--not far from the house. Naoki had sensed it a while ago, but it was only now he comes to a stop not far away, blinking with an arm partly lifted to shield his eyes at that flash of light.

Then he's moving, dashing toward the two of them.]

H-hey--

Asbel!

[Sorry Naoki, Richard isn't even aware of your presence just yet-- he's still trying to get his friend to wake up, partly because he wants to make sure that Lambda kept his word...]

[Naoki comes skidding to a halt next to them, crouching down next to Asbel.]

Richard--here, just calm down a sec.

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