Seventeenth Rebirth [video]

[death_begins]

I... where am I?

[He looks like hell- dark circles under his eyes, confused, tattered, and in need of a long, hot bath.]

I don't remember- [Yuca's breath hitches, and he presses a hand to his temple.] -I don't remember.

[As if he just realizes that the PCD is on (though he did push the record button), Yuca turns back toward it with a startled clarity in his eyes, like a deer in the headlights.]

I was walking, and then- I kept walking. I haven't been to this part of the city yet, and I...

[His eyes blank out again, and he pulls back as if on instinct, the PCD skittering over to the floor, recording his patched up shoe and the leg of the chair he's sitting on. In the background, a mumbled prayer can be heard.]

O'Lord, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death-

[Yuca accidentally kicks the PCD and the feed blanks out.]


[[ooc: Sorry, I've been hiatused for so long. Finals week next week, so my full hiatus only gets bumped up to semi, but for the meanwhile, I'm back! And to explain his disappearance, Yuca, just sort of... took a walk a few weeks ago, got lost, and then just sort of wandered around in a memory-inflicted daze, hence why he totally missed the Kyuubi plot. If this interferes with anyone's character (like if they'd have noticed him being gone enough to have said something), let me know, and we can work something out <3 Thanks!]]

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[Video]

[al_truism]

[His voice is soft, sane, sensible.]

Have you eaten?

[Video]

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

[Yuca starts at the PCD coming on again, and his first instinct is to move away from it.]

I- I don't know.

[Collapsing back into his chair.]

Who are you?

[Video]

[al_truism]

Then you probably haven't.

Alphonse Elric. [Patient, as if not being remembered shakes him not a whit.]

I'll fix something. ... where are you?

[Video]

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

[Yuca picks up the PCD and looks into it, tilting his head with a quiet curiosity.]

I'm... not sure.

[Alphonse Elric? He goes quiet for a few moments. Then, his voice comes again, as if from far away.]

You sound like someone I know.

[Video]

[al_truism]

Press the yellow button on the side of the device. It'll let me know.

You do know me. I'm still here.

[Video]

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

[Yuca presses it without thought. He's quite a ways away from where he usually is, and near the opposite border of the city.]

I- I don't know. Are you?

[Video]

[al_truism]

[Give him a few minutes and he'll be on his way. Have a bit of broth, it'll be easier on your stomach, Yuca.]

I am. If you want to, you can play my voice back on this device. I'm here.

[Video]

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

I don't know.

[He takes a deep breath.]

How do I know you're not just a memory?

[Video]

[al_truism]

I don't suppose I can prove that to you. But I can bring you food, so you don't pass out.

[bunny_flower]

... Yuca-san ?

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Yuca- ?

[It sounds almost like he doesn't recognize the name.]

Is... that what they're calling me this time?

[bunny_flower]

... I am afraid that this is the only name I know you by, Yuca-san.

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Oh.

Then I suppose- I am Yuca. And you are?

[bunny_flower]

... I am Unohana Retsu.

Do you not remember me ?

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

I...know you?

[bunny_flower]

We have met before.

[Video]

[constantshower.livejournal.com]

Yuca! Where are you?

[Video]

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

[It's a few minutes before he picks up.]

...Nowhere. I have no memory of this place.

[Video]

[constantshower.livejournal.com]

Well--do you know who I am?

[Video]

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

[He smiles slowly, innocently, like a child, and tilts his head in an affectionate gesture.]

...Rain.

[Video]

[constantshower.livejournal.com]

Good. That's good. Are you all right? I mean--do you want me to come find you?

[Video]

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

[He backs away a little from the PCD, still smiling, but slightly on edge now.]

No. Don't come and find me.

[Video]

[constantshower.livejournal.com]

Why not? Is something wrong?

[Video]

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Of course not. I just don't want you- [-to see me like this-]

-here. I'll leave soon enough.

[Video]

[constantshower.livejournal.com]

But--I have to be sure you're safe. Can you please send me your coordinates? We can go home together.