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What goes up, must come down

Who: Naoi and Firo
What: Arrival in Luceti
When: September 13th, around noon
Where: South of the village near the river
Summary: The two arrive in Luceti, meeting in a not so nice way
Rating: PG-13 at most!

[Up in a tree, on a sturdy looking branch, lies a young boy, sleeping. There's no telling how long he's been there but he finally opens his eyes, focusing in on the leaves and branches above him that are swaying in the breeze. Behind the leaves is the bright blue sky and the sun that shines down on his face whenever the leaves move to the side.

It's just like that day....the day his brother died....this sky is mocking him isn't it? Reminding him of that life changing day--for him and his brother. This sky still says 'you're the one who died' yet he can't help but stare up at it, no matter how painful that fact is. Just let him take in this moment for a second longer...

All the while, a quiet creaking sound comes from the branch under him and not but a minute later the branch snaps. Before he has time to actually snap out of his daze and register the snapping of the branch that's holding him up, it gives out from under him and he falls to the ground, reaching for something, anything to grab on to but fails.

He waits for the painful impact but ends up landing on something rather...soft and squishy. At least softer than the ground would be since falling from that height would hurt like a bitch. That doesn't mean it didn't hurt though, whatever it was was still solid. But after landing on the thing under him, he slides off and holds his head in his hands, gripping his green locks]

Damn that hurt...

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[ Firo's peacefully slumbering under a tree. The picture is a far cry from where he was just moments before: pale, panicked and dashing through rainy streets. Ennis and her safety were the only things on his mind.

Now he's quiet and still, thinking of nothing.

That is, until he's awoken by a sudden crash, the sensation of being crushed and an agitated voice. The groggy haze of first waking up dissipates as he goes on full alert. ]

What the hell?!

[ Eyes squinting against the sun, he clambers to his feet and tries to get a look at his attacker. ]

[ ...Wait. Had he landed on a person? No wonder it was such a soft landing but since this guy sounded so surprised that rules out the theory that he was trying to catch him. Who wouldn't want to catch God though?! Obviously someone that has yet to realize who he is.

Naoi sits himself up, rubbing his head and turns to look at this noisy Firo with an annoyed look]

What?

[ Unfortunately for Naoi, not only does Firo not believe in God, he's also not in such a good mood right now. He blinks at the light and finally settles his glaring at Naoi.

The guy doesn't look that threatening, or even much like an attacker, but Firo's ready to defend himself anyway. ]

Who the hell are you?

Who am I? [He picks off the leaves that had landed on his head and legs, flicking them to the side before smirking at the other]

I am God of course.

[ Great, it's another Claire. He raises a hand to his head, feeling a headache coming on. This is too much to deal with when you've just woken up. At least he hasn't yet fully realized that he's in a wholly alien place, or remembered the pressing business he has at home.

He sighs, letting his hand drop as he looks back at Naoi. His words are heavy with sarcasm: ]

God. Of course. So pleased to meet'cha.

[ This boy doesn't believe him? Though it isn't the first time it still pisses him off. People really need to start taking him seriously otherwise he'll just end up hypnotizing everyone which is totally okay with him....of course he won't do anything to Otonashi.

He's a very special case. Yep.

He stands up, glares at the other] You doubt what I say?

[ Firo takes a step forward, a faint, cocky smile growing on his lips. ]

Whatever makes you think that?

[ With a laugh, he continues: ]

You honestly think you're god? I suppose you've been around since the beginning of time, then? Can you tell me how Earth was created? What mankind's great "purpose" is?

[ He may be a little disoriented, but he's always ready for an argument like this. ]

[Oh what, you trying to intimidate him Firo? WELL IT'S NOT GONNA WORK.

He stands his ground and when he speaks, the expression on his face slowly sours even more than it already has. How dare this boy mock him. He dares question him, God of all people?! If he's going to act this way he might as well go ahead and show him what he can really do.

But before he has the chance to open his mouth and speak, he winces and grabs his right shoulder, gritting his teeth. Why does he still hurt so much? He landed on a squishy person so the pain should've subsided by now. It's only when he feels the soft brush of feathers against his back does he speak]

--the hell... [His wings flap a little as he takes a look back]

[ The wings are not something Firo noticed before. Of course he's not about to concede that this kid is God, but it means he might still be something other than human. Confusion and a bit of nervousness creep onto his face, and for the first time he realizes that something really strange is going on here.

It just gets worse when he feels an unfamiliar pain on his own back. Hesitantly- he already has a guess of what's there- he looks back.

Wings.

He puts a hand to his forehead. ]

I must be dreamin'...

[No....no this can't be real. He couldn't have gone to heaven!! He was supposed to be given that second chance dammit!

To see his twin brother again, to live his life and actually make it have more meaning, to see Otonashi again!! That's all he wants so why the hell did God send him to this place?!

His head drops for a moment, refusing to accept that and takes a step forward to get up in Firo's face--kinda since he's so short--and glares.] You tell me where the hell we are.

[ When Naoi moves forward Firo wonders if he's about to attack. Automatically, he reaches down for his knife and it shocked to find that it's not there. No matter, he can fight just as well without it, and fending off an angry Naoi is more important than wondering about his missing weapon.

Firo doesn't shift from his position and he glares down at Naoi. ]

You think I did this? You're the one who said you're God! You tell me what's goin' on!

Just because I'm God doesn't mean I know where the hell I'm going to end up after I-- [-disappear. He lets out an annoyed sigh]

Look, if you're not going to tell me what's going on then I'm not going to stand here and waste my time talking to a hot headed idiot. So do you know anything or not?

Don't call me tha-!

[ He stops and exhales shakily. ]

I'm not an idiot. And you're a sorry excuse for a god if you can't even figure out where the hell we are.

[See now this is where Naoi would normally argue against that but unfortunately he can't deny that it's pretty sad that he doesn't know where they are. Though he does have an idea. Wings plus a beautiful place like this, where else could they be?

But to confirm that idea he stares at Firo for a long moment then asks: ] Did you die?

[ Normally Firo's content to boast about his immortality, but not here, not yet. He doesn't want to take the risk of this guy deciding to test his immortality in a violent manner. Naoi may notice that he looks a little more nervous, though. ]

If I did would I still be talkin' to you, genius?

Yes, in fact you would. Now answer the question, yes or no, did you die?

[He's not going to say that he's dead but he puts a hand on his hip]

I'm pretty sure corpses don't walk or talk. That answer your question?

[ He titlts his head to the side. ]

And what's the deal with you? I mean, you certainly seem to have all the personality of a rotted body...

[ For a gangster, Firo's pretty weak in the insult department, but he refuses to recognize that fact. ]

[This would've been so much easier if this guy went straight to purgatory with him. He wouldn't have to explain this if that was the case]

Corpses don't, souls can and do.

[ Firo shakes his head and only then notices his normal clothes neatly folded a few steps away. It makes him wonder how he got into whatever he's wearing now, but that's not important. He turns his back on Naoi as he slips his shirt on. ]

I'm not dead. The last normal thing that happened to me was-

[ And then he remembers what very important thing he was doing before he woke up. He quickly turns back to Naoi, looking startled. ]

Where's Ennis?

If you're talking to me right now, then you're dead. [That's the only possible way...right?

He blinks and shakes his head, giving the other an annoyed look] Would you stay on topic! I will not tolerate the way you become easily distracted. I don't know anyone named Ennis nor do I want to.

[ Firo gives a frustrated growl and takes a step into Naoi's personal space, trying to grab him by the shoulders. How can this guy not realize how important this is? ]

I told you, I didn't die! And this is more important than whatever stupid theory you've cooked up. She's in trouble!

[Oh hell no he did not just step into God's personal little BUBBLE SPACE. That's like stepping on holy ground!! So before Firo can even touch him he smacks his hands away quite harshly]

Like I said, I don't care who Ennis is or what's happening to her. All I care about at this moment is why I'm here.

[Since Firo found his clothes, Naoi turns around and looks around to find his own clothes folded neatly by the tree. Just going to walk over there and grab his button up and start to slip it on]

[ Firo stomps after him. How can this guy not understand what a dire situation this is? This is Ennis they're talking about! ]

I told you she's in danger right now!

Listen, before you decided to fall on me, did you see her here?

[ Even as he speaks with Naoi his eyes are glancing every which direction for some sort of sign of her presence. ]

Do you honestly think I thought of looking for someone I don't care about? Besides, before I fell I was apparently sleeping.

[Good way to wake up from a nap, fall down onto an idiot. He sighs and pulls on his jacket]

You didn't see her at all? She's got short red hair and is wearin' a black suit.

[ He's not really listening to much of what Naoi's saying. Soon after he asks the question he takes a few steps back, still looking around frantically. ]

Never mind, I'll find her myself.

I told you I didn't see anyone.

[Like Naoi cares. He waves his hand a little as if to shoo him off. Go little bug, you keep buzzing in God's ear and it's getting kinda annoying]

Then be gone with you, I've had enough of your babbling.

Goddamnit...

[ He's too preoccupied to get angry at Naoi again. He turns away and sprints off, finally leaving Naoi in peace. ]

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