Event Twenty-Five.

[awashmods]

I'd like to creep into the wood And see the bonnets blue, And hear the bluebells ringing loud, I wish I could -- don't you?

t's another day, another month, and another time for people to show up in the well. You'd better go rescue them! Never mind the fact that you woke up with a flower in your hands. It's probably fine. Don't mind it at all. It's not like it's hard to ignore a little flower. (At least, not until the effects start to kick in. Better go rescue the people in the well before they do.) Oh, right. Even the people in the well have flowers, so... things are going to be a little ridiculous very quickly, when all of those side effects kick in. Have fun! Welcome to Awash's Twenty-fifth event log, everyone! Further information on this event can be found here at the OOC post. You are welcome to make your own logs and posts for this event! If there are any questions, please ask them here. Thank you!

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Shh... it hasn't been that long

[geniusinventor]

[ In reply, Lupin got another bark, although even in dog it wasn't much of a response. Maybe something along the lines of "You know I can't understand you, right?" or, more likely, "Friend! Hi, friend! I found you!"

Sisi doesn't even flinch when his name is called a few houses down, but he does make a point to squeeze himself past Lupin and the doorway to claim this house as his own. He's helping!! ]

[heartsteals]

[ He should know better than to listen to this, really. He keenly remembers when he was trapped in a memory and the town used Impey's voice to try and keep him stuck there. Sisi certainly feels real as he squeezes by to go take stock of Lupin's house (without even stopping for a pat - typical), but Lupin doesn't know if he can trust his own senses; they've fooled him before. Even so, he finds himself standing up in the doorway, squinting down the block. ]

Impey?

[ Not that he has any doubts - he's got a knack for recognizing voices, and that's one he wouldn't forget. The question is if it's actually him. ]

1/2

[geniusinventor]

[ It's not. This is when I drop from Awash. It's been a good run.

Impey was... a little frustrated, actually. Although it might have been nice to meet new people, and be fascinated by this weird town, having perhaps the only familiarity he had bail on him was... not fun. Unfun, if you will. Which is probably why he stopped short when he heard his name-- it had been far away and quiet enough that Impey thought he might have imagined it. After all, he wasn't as confident in his perception as Lupin was.

But, no! After a quick take of his surroundings, there's definitely a familiar face. ]

[geniusinventor]

[ Aaaaaand down goes the laptop he was holding as he flung his arms up excitedly. ]

Lupin!!

[ He's got a couple houses to pass, but if one thought he wasn't already sprinting for his best friend then they clearly didn't know Impey Barbicane. There's a lot of questions and feelings to suss out, but those can be sorted after a very necessary hug attempt. ]

[heartsteals]

[ Well. If this is the town sending some ghoul after him, he supposes he's finally meeting his end here, because he does nothing to get out of the way when he sees a familiar idiot barreling towards him. He does his best to catch that hug, stumbling back a few steps even so, because Impey is damn strong, and it sure feels like Impey, too.

Huh. He's spent all this time thinking he didn't want his friends here, and he's still sure Impey would be a lot happier back home, but he can't lie: it's really nice to see him again. ]

-- Woah! Careful, careful! I know it's exciting to see me, but let's not tackle me into the dirt, shall we? [ a laugh. He pats Impey on the back, a little disbelieving. ] Is that really you, Impey? What the hell are you doing here?

[geniusinventor]

[ Death averted, for now. Unless Lupin has a serious allergy to hugs, in which case, he might just go into shock from Impey's embrace, but he was just too damn happy to see his best friend. It was comforting after all the weird stuff that happened thus far. Waking up in ice water was not his idea of a fun vacation. ]

Of course it's me! Who else would have such a handsome face?? [ He pulled himself back just enough to give Lupin a toothy grin. "Handsome" and "dork" are probably synonymous.

But it lasts for only a moment as he snapped very quickly into an exasperated expression. ] And shouldn't I be asking you that? I mean, you didn't even wake up in that damned well. Why'd it have to be me??

[heartsteals]

[ he's normally not much of a hugger at all, but he'll make an exception this time. It feels like it's been ages - it has been ages, he supposes, when he's been here almost as long as he's known Impey, at this point. Lupin returns the smile, although he looks more moved than cheerful. For his own mental health, he tries not to think about home too much... but dammit, he missed this big lug. ]

Oh, I woke up in it, all right. 16 months ago. You're late, as usual.

[ he drops a hand onto Impey's head, mussing his hair playfully, despite the serious topic at hand. ]