This post is for threading with Asbel Lhant anytime and anywhere. It can be used for Action or the Ring feature on journals to get in contact with him for personal conversations.

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[Action, January 3rd]
[Voice, March 8th]
[Written, June 11th]

Have an issue with how I play Asbel, or perhaps any of my other characters if you've seen them? Maybe you have a suggestion on something I could do? Or maybe you just really love my characters and want to tell me. I dunno, I can't read your mind.

Comments? Critiques? Cookies? Make 'em here!

[In the village today, there are a pair of boys strolling through. Well, more like one is, while the other struggles to keep up, holding a journal. Once they reach the fountain, however, the leader, deciding that this is a good place to stop for now, turns to face the other.]

Hey, Hubert. Did you figure out anything about that book yet?
Ah... no. Not yet, Brother.

[The leader, who Hubert identified as his "brother", walks over to him and tries to grab ahold of the book, with Hubert trying to resist.]

Agh, let me see it, then! You're too slow!
B-but you're the one who doesn't like to read books. Don't, you're going to... !

[At this time, their struggle causes the journal to play off one of the day's recorded audio posts, prompting both of the boys to drop the journal in surprise. The audio feed cuts out the moment it hits the ground, but instead, the video recording feature turns on, catching everything that proceeds from hereon.] Uwaah! Ahh!

[They stare at the journal in a mix of horror and wonderment. Was this thing...]

It... it's talking! Hubert, this book talks!
Look, Brother! Each page has a picture, too!
Do you think it's alive, then?
Mm. Maybe we should ask it and see if it can help us find everyone.

[Okay, the brother's down for that. He pauses for a moment, thinking of what to ask this magic talking book. But finally, he figures it out, slamming his fist into his hand. He then picks up the book, holding it away just far enough away so both he and Hubert can be seen in its camera.]

Erm... Hi, Book! I'm Asbel Lhant, and this is my brother, Hubert.
Um... It's nice to meet you.
I was wondering if you knew where some of our friends disappeared to... Their names are Cheria, and Sophie! [There was also the matter of where Richard was, but... He couldn't just talk about Richard like that...]
If you happen to know them, we'd really appreciate any help you can give us.

[Now... They had to wait. Closing the book, the duo sits down on the edge of the fountain.]

((ooc: Joint return post for Asbel and Hubert! Red is Asbel, blue is Hubert. Replies will come from seekskrosophie and outbranch! Order will go you > Asbel > Hubert unless otherwise indicated.))

Erm... Excuse me. I know this may seem rather sudden to ask of someone, but... Is there anyone in the village who can conduct a wedding ceremony? Preferably today? I'm not expecting anything grandiose, just a simple ceremony with my friends would do.

Thank you.

[The journal clicks on with a thud as its owner, Asbel, flips it open onto the table.]

Hello... My name's Asbel Lhant. I know that now's the usual time that New Feathers begin to arrive here in Luceti, so I first want to say welcome to all of you. I know that it's strange to find yourself in this new world, but remember that you're not alone. We're all in this same situation together, and as long as we're together, we'll be alright.

[A sigh, as he takes a deep breath.]

...That said, I was wondering if there was anyone who might be willing to have a friendly spar with me? The simulations in the Battle Dome aren't quite the same as a real opponent, and it would be an interesting exchange of skills.

[Everyone needed to unwind sometimes, and Asbel was no different. Leaving a note behind at the house saying that he and Richard were "going out tonight", the duo set off to the bar. Because what better way to unwind than by knocking back a drink? Or ten? It was the perfect way to relax, after everything's that's been happening in Luceti recently.

So, that evening, the duo took position in Good Spirits, everyone's favorite bar. Their modus operandi? To drink, of course, and that is why they're seated at one of the tables in the front of the bar, with two glasses, one each in front of them. ...And also a bottle of Snake Wine for consumption. Doesn't it just look charming?

...It was Richard's idea, okay? It's what happens when you've had a few drinks already.]

((ooc: Okay so this post has a unique element. It'll progress in chronological order, meaning the second thread happens after the first, the third after the second, etc. BUT IN ADDITION, in each thread that gets started, Asbel and Richard will slowly and progressively become more intoxicated as they consume more of this alcohol. Or maybe not so slowly, since they've already knocked back a few. Come in late enough, and we may very have a drunk duo on our hands!))

[Asbel woke up that morning to a shocking sight. Richard's things were all gone from his room, save for one thing, and one thing only; a ring Richard had received from another dear friend of his months back.

This didn't bode well... Lambda was already gone, and now Richard followed? To be sure, Asbel went to check on Richard's old house, #43, but he found much the same: an empty house, with only a few stray things that were left behind to begin with.

Maybe one of the others heard from him. With a sigh, he opened the journal and set up a filter.]

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[Several hours later, after the soul-crushing realization that Richard is gone has set in and he's managed to cope with it a little, he opens the journal again.]

[Filtered away from Sophie | 40% unhackable]

...To those of you who may have known him, Richard has... been sent home, back to Efinea.

[...What a terrible day.]

[Filtered to Hubert, Sophie, Richard, and Pascal | 50% unhackable]

Lambda's gone.

[/Filter]

...I'd heard of it happening before, but this is the first time it's personally happened to me... What... [There's a hint of hesitation and sadness in his voice.] ...What exactly happens to someone who's sent away from here?

...Could anyone tell me what the school system here is like?

[Filtered to Richard | 40% unhackable]

Richard, do you mind if I come over? I know you haven't been feeling well lately, but... It's urgent.

[/Filter]

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...How often do these 'drafts' happen?

[It was pretty hard to ignore something was different about today. Dense as he was, even Asbel couldn't ignore the strange behaviors of his temporary housemates. This, combined with the unending talk of Valentine's Day over the journal indicated that, maybe the two were connected, somehow. Maybe. But there was only one way to find out, right?

TO THE JOURNAL!]

Erm... I've been hearing people discussing this "Valentine's Day", but... What exactly is it? Is there something special about this day?

((ooc: Asbel is taken, so first comment is reserved for them~ You are now free to respond. Effect is Love at First Sight.))

[Asbel is in the plaza today, fighting his way through the sudden crowd of people of mysterious and varying origins.]

Excuse me- ...Ahh, pardon me- I need to get through here, please! Nnngh...

[Eventually, Asbel manages to get himself to a point where he can safely pull out his journal to pose to the network a question.]

...Why is there suddenly such an influx of new people here? Is... there a conference in town today? I wonder for what purpose...

So... That was an experiment? That wasn't what I was really expecting... Are they all this chaotic?

...I suppose it'd be a good idea to introduce myself first. My name's Asbel Lhant. I arrived last month with the other "New Feathers". Several friends of mine from my world are here, Richard and Lambda. Maybe you've met them?

I guess there's no one else from Efinea here, is there? What sort of places do you all come from, then?

[Waking up in some strange room he didn't recognize was not on this young boy's agenda today. Whatever the place was, he wasn't too keen on staying in it for long. Thankfully, he found a note on the nearby desk that told him Richard was in "House #43". It looked similar to the boy's writing, and hey, would he really steer him wrong?

So today, you might find this younger Asbel in one of two places; First, you might find him wandering the village, looking quite confused as he searched for something. If he sees you, he may run up to you, saying if he can ask you a question.

...Alternatively, you may very well find him at his desired destination, House #43. It really is difficult to find a house when the numbering is all out of order. In the case of the latter scenario, you will see (and hear) him shouting at the top of his lungs at the house.]

Heeyyy, Richaaarrd! Are you in there?! [...Apparently someone's never heard of knocking on the door first.]

((ooc: Asbel's been reduced physically and mentally to the age of 11. Replies will come from seekscrosophie for the sake of icons.))

[Today, in the plaza, you'll see a certain New Feather at the fountain. It's clear he's a New Feather, easily distinguishable by the light cotton pants he's wearing and the bewildered expression on his face.

Of course, he hasn't yet accepted his situation yet. It's rather hard to, when you find yourself in a place completely different from the one you were in before, and without any of the people you know in sight. So, of course, the logical thing to do would be to believe you're still dreaming.

That's exactly what Asbel believes, as he briefly dunks his head in the fountain, fully submerging it, before pulling it out and shaking the water off.]

...I guess... it's not a dream, huh...

[He glances around briefly nearby, perhaps coming out of one of the shops, or during the corner to enter the plaza themselves, or whatever. He, deciding he should probably get some answers about just what's going on, starts running towards them.]

Excuse me!

[Is this person you?]

((ooc: Spoilers in the Lambda thread, jsyk.))

So I realized, hey, I should actually have one of these, especially what with the game actually being localized sooner or later. It'd be good to have since, you know, people might actually want to play it when it comes out now!

So comment here to let me know what you're okay with, and be sure to be specific; Are you okay with any spoilers? Do you only mind minor things like how something works or a name, but no plot specifics? Or would you rather I just not tag your character(s) altogether until further notice? Asbel's from late in the game, so plenty of spoilery things happened by now, but unless you specifically fish for them, he's unlikely to bring them up, especially in a casual conversation.

Names courtesy of fishytasty and hikari318

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