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[Today, Abyss DR, you'll find one small child plopped down in the middle of a pathway. He blinks and squints in the sudden sunlight, then turns his head away to try and block it out, not realizing that raising your hand to do so would accomplish the same thing. Once he dares to open his eyes again...

He looks confused, then scared. Of course, he's not sure what that uncomfortable feeling is that seizes his chest and makes the beating in it increase its speed, but he knows that it's unpleasant, and it makes him want to get away from whatever's causing it.

Where was he, anyway? This was bright with colors and shapes he's never seen before, not the dark, muted walls of the castle. He shouldn't be here, right? He was told to wait. Well... dropped to the floor and continuously pushed down every time he tried to follow that man until he got the message, anyway. But that message still rings clear - he needed to stay there. And he's not there anymore.

So, he's going to try to scoot and drag his way to a space between two buildings. It doesn't look as bright, so it's practically the same thing, right? Still... where was he?]

[[OOC: Hi everyone! Luke is as new as I am to this place, and not only that, but he's only about... oh, an hour or two old. Have fun with that!]]

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[Asch's voice as well as the shifting just made Luke laugh again, though he settled down and kept still, if only because the hold felt nice now. He stared up at the sky - it was a bright blue color, completely different from the dark castle walls. He wondered what it was called... but how to make that known?

Before he could figure it out, they were inside another place. This was warmer than any other place Luke had been to, and he relaxed even more in relief. He kept leaning against Asch, though he lifted his head to look around. Where were they now? This was different very different than the two places he was in before... This place isn't as bright as the cold place, but also not as dark as the scary place.

He looked up at Asch curiously after spending some time examining the room and whatever objects lay within it.]

Asch?

[ashjkchdjhw--little dreck, you better not be laughing at him or it's the corner for you! Asch was just about to upgrade to a suite, fishing under his tabard for his wallet, before Luke spoke. He stared at him for a moment (and pointedly ignored the "aww"-ings of some of the inn's female staff) then moved the tiny child from his shoulder to resting more on his hip instead. His chest still hurt from his injuries upon re-arrival to this world, and having Luke worming around there would only cause him discomfort.]

Yes? What's wrong? ...Are you afraid?

[More "aww"-ings from the corner got a trio of maids a stern glare, and they scuttled off quickly. Asch turned his attention back to Luke afterward. Was he scared of this new place? He was looking around like crazy just a second ago.]

[... Nope, he didn't understand a word of that. At the same time, he wants to try and convey what he's feeling to Asch, but... how? The only words he knew were "Luke", "Asch" and...

Luke holds onto Asch's clothes as he looks around again, as if he's not really sure what to pay attention to first. There's so many new things that he's never seen before, so many new things that he wants to touch so badly! To try and convey this, he looks up at Asch again and:]

Nn... na-name?

Name? What--

[...Oh. Oh, he understands now. Luke hadn't really been anywhere but at Choral Castle, where he was created. All these new things and places must have been very confusing to the little replica. Hm, that means Asch is going to not only going to play babysitter and caretaker for a little bit, but also mentor. Marvelous.]

This is an inn. ...Inn. It's a place where people stay and sleep when they're traveling. We're going to get a bigger room. [Yes. Right now. Asch digs out his wallet, pays for an upgraded suite - one with a kitchen - and takes his new room key once everything is all set.]

[... Oh dear, what was that big long sentence? Luke just stares up at him with wide eyes, as if he had no idea what he just said, then just holds onto his shirt and goes back to looking at everything. Well, that told him nothing. He might be pouting just a bit, though it's not like Asch can see it. It's just a little frustrating.]

[Wh-Why is the little dreck looking at him like that? Asch opens his mouth to try explaining again, but then Luke looks away and leaves him hanging. 8| Stupid little dreck.

Asch frowns, shifts Luke into his arms, then makes his way toward the elevator. Their new room would be on a higher floor, and he's not hauling a wriggly little kid all that way while he's still injured. ...Hm. Actually, maybe he can do something Luke will like. Pointing to the button to call the elevator, Asch says to Luke.]

...Push.

[And then he feigns pushing the button, though he merely taps it.] Push.

Edited 2011-03-04 01:08 (UTC)

[Oh hey, what's this now? Luke pays attention again, looking up at the buttons while Asch speaks and shows him the motion. Is that what that is...?

Luke looks down at one of his hands and makes that same motion in the air - "push"? Huh... With that, he reaches out to push the button!]

Puh... Puch!

[... Except that was really fun, so before Asch can react, he reaches out BOTH HANDS to suddenly push ALL THE BUTTONS]

Puch! Puch!

No, push. Push.

[Though Asch's stoic tutoring turned into mild panic the moment Luke pushed ALL THE BUTTONS. He jumped a little, pulling the little dreck away with a loud cry of "NO!", but it was too late. They'd have to wait for the elevator to make a stop.

Every. Single. Stop.

And their room was on the eleventh floor.]

Stupid little...!

[Though Luke was startled out of his playtime by the movement and the exclamation, the end result still had him giggle lightly and reach his hands towards the buttons again, even though he can't reach them. Look, they lit up! And it was fun, too!]

Puch- Pu-sha!

[Asch grimaced, and pulled Luke away from the buttons, scowling first at him, then at the wall of lit up buttons. He clenched his teeth together and shifted Luke into his arms. He'd have to make Luke and himself comfortable for the long wait.

Stupid little dreck. B|

And...yup, that was the door closing and the elevator lifting up and...stopping. And the doors opening again. To which Asch all but mashes the door-close button.]

Bed for you when we get up, you dr--...brat.

Edited 2011-03-06 03:41 (UTC)

[Asch was talking at him, but he doesn't care. Because OMG, the GROUND IS MOVING and the DOOR IS OPENING and there are LIGHTS and OMG.

Luke looks as if this is just like Christmas wrapped up in birthdays. Every time the door opens, he lets out a laugh and briefly hides his face against Asch's shoulder, only to peek out and giggle once the doors close again. And then squirm and laugh once again as the floors move - OMG this is just the best thing EVER.]

[THAT IS TOTALLY NOT CUTE. Especially not the little drecklet snuggling into his shoulder and giggling all happy like every time they stopped and went. Asch watched Luke squirm and laugh each time the elevator and doors moved, letting out a long sigh. At least Luke was happy, and not wailing in his ear or pulling his hair like Asch half expected. He'd much rather have a happy, laughing child than an unhappy screaming one.

But if they're going to be playing stop and go for the next ten floors, you are going to have to stand, little dreck. B| Asch's arms are getting tired, and his wounds are beginning to ache, too. Down you go, but he'll make sure he's there next to you as a thing to hold onto. Walking lessons would have to begin very soon.

At least there was no threat of Luke running off, though.]

[Luke's laughter faded once he realized he was being let down, and his grip on Asch's clothes tightened for an instant before he feels the floor under his feet. He liked it up there, man. D|

Instead of standing like Asch might've wanted him to, though, Luke plops right into a sitting position and holds onto Asch's leg. He still hasn't even tried standing and walking, after all, and he's more comfortable this way. He'd rather not try anything else until he has to.

Now that Luke is settled, he goes back to giggling and laughing with the moving ground and the doors opening and closing. And he himself doesn't even realize it, but he leans closer every time he laughs, so by the end of the ride, he's just about sitting on Asch's foot with both arms around his leg.]

[Too bad, this is your punishment for making Asch wait impatiently to get back to his room. B|

Asch stares down at Luke once he just...falls onto his rear there. He couldn't even stand? Yulia, Asch had a lot of work to do with the little guy, then. But first, they'd have to get to their room, so Asch could give Luke a bath and feed him. He must be hungry...considering Van even fed him anything. Asch clenched his jaw, recalling a very similar treatment himself.

When they finally reach their destination, Asch had almost forgotten Luke was attached to his leg, and very nearly tripped over him. He swore softly, frowned down at the little dreck as he quickly checked him over, then scooped him back up into his arms (with another twinge of pain), and was out into the hall again.

He balanced Luke on his uninjured side and turned the key into the locked to open the door. FINALLY! Asch kicked the door shut gently and dropped Luke onto his bed.]

Stay. ...Here. J-Just don't move.

[He has to remove some of his gear before he starts up your bath, little dreck. |D]

[Being up in Asch's arms again earned another peal of laughter from Luke, because he liked it very much up there, and he smiled on the way to the room, even while he looked around curiously. What an odd place... And what an odd barrier, and an odd thing that made a jingling noise, and then the barrier was gone. Huh... Luke's smile had faded as he absorbed all of this, seeing how the knob was turned and how Asch pushed - pushed! - the door open.

Once he was set on the bed, though, and Asch gave him that order...

That's exactly what the scary man had said to him, though it was much harsher than that. "Stay here". Luke didn't know the meaning of those words, still doesn't, really, but he does know that when he tried to move after that, he'd be pushed down so forcefully...

So, he cringes and lowers his head to look down at the sheets... and presses his hand against the fabric a little. It's soft... soft and bouncy! But what would Asch do if he moved...?]

[Asch blinked when Luke seemed to flinch at the tiny order he gave him, and - after removing his tabard and gloves - he tilted his head down and stared at the kid curiously. What was wrong? Asch...tried not to look as intimidating as he usually did, but the little dreck was still acting like Asch would bite off his head or something.

So. What...should he do? 8|;

Asch made a face, as if the next thing he'd do was something very vulgar and uncomfortable. Gently, hesitantly, he reached out his hand...and ruffled that mess of red hair. That should work, right? That should help him calm down, right? Just so long as he didn't start screaming.]

D-Don't make that face...

[Luke had flinched away when Asch reached out a hand, but he didn't push him like he thought he would. Instead, he... messed up his hair. But it felt nice. No one had ever done that before, certainly not that scary man, and Luke didn't realize a motion like that could feel so... fun!

So the tension starts to melt away, and he even smiles and giggles quietly. Is that all right?]

[Jeez, the little brat was afraid of his own shadow, wasn't he? Asch made a face, either out of irritation from Luke's - and his - ordeal that caused it, or just the kid's attitude was unknown. But, when Luke actually begins to smile and laugh, Asch allows himself to...maybe, sort of, relax a little bit.]

I said I wasn't going to hurt you, idi--...Luke.

[Urgh, he's going to have to work on the insults. Asch removed more of his uniform - his tunic and boots - and set each garment aside after he folded them. Finally, he picked Luke back up into his arms, then made the short walk to the bathroom to begin his bath.]

All right, to need to wash up before I can feed you anything. Time for a bath.

[And so help you if you splash and make a mess. B|]

[... Baw, he didn't keep his hand there. Here Luke wanted to play with it! He purses his lips in a sort of pout, though he isn't sure what exactly that expression means - displeasure, maybe? But he still watches Asch curiously as he sheds his uniform and boots. Huh... What were all those? Here Luke thought they were actually a part of him...

Once Asch picks him up, Luke automatically hugs him around the neck and rests his cheek against him as he glances around the room. They're moving again... But where? Luke kind of liked it on that... soft surface. It was nice!

Now they're in a completely different world. Luke lifts his head to look around curiously; what a strange place he's found himself in...]

[Ahaha, what is that face you're making, little dreck? Asch can't help but smirk at how ridiculous it looks, though his expression changes immediately to mild shock when a pair of small arms wrap around his neck, and he practically has the kid nestled against his chest. Wh-What the hell is this how does he even, fffff--

Swallowing away his discomfort, Asch sets Luke down on the bathroom floor, and turns toward the bathtub to adjust the water temperature. He first turns the cold on, which gushes forth from the spout and splashes the inside of the tub. Then a little turn of the hot water, too... Now Asch waits, putting his hand under the spray.

Hm, he could use a bath, too, to wash his wounds and ease the ache away. He was also instructed to nibble a few gels over a course of a few weeks by the doctors as well, since he refused to go back to the hospital. Once the temperature feels all right, Asch flicks the switch above the spout to plug the drain and let the tub fill.]

Okay, you have to undress now. Come here.

[... Oh my god what was that noise

Luke scoots back at the sound of water gushing out of the faucet, as he's sitting on the ground and can't really see where it's coming from. It kind of sounded like... growling. Whatever it was, it was deep and loud, and Luke didn't like it very much.

And then Asch says something. Asch, you do realize Luke only knows three words, right?]

[Shut up, Asch was never the sharpest sword out there. 8| Blame the genes. He sighs a little bit, then scoots over to Luke himself. Ugh, that was uncomfortable, moving while crouched and injured, but he ignored it. He had other things to worry about right now.]

...Off. Clothes come off.

[And he's removing Luke's...well, whatever they were. Rags, perhaps. Asch would have to get him some real clothes later. He can use one of his shirts to sleep in for tonight. It'd be huge on him, but it'd be better than nothing.]

There. Off.

Ah... ff.

[What a weird word, and Luke isn't really sure what it means, either. The clothes? Hmm.

Regardless, he looks down at his hands and the rest of his body. He'd done this before, right after he was created. That scary man did at least give him some time to see what kind of body he had, if only to make sure everything went right.

Still. After wearing those tattered clothes, it's kind of weird to see all skin.]

Off.

[Asch checks the tub, and brings the little replica closer, as he turns the faucet off, the water slowing to a drippy stop as the handle squeaks. Again, Asch repeats the word he said before - off. He just turned the water off.

He tests the water his a few fingers, satisfied with the temperature (warm, not hot), and looks sideways at Luke - careful not to look anywhere but his face. ~~Asch will forever be a prude, truly.~~ This better not be like trying to wash a cat or something... Asch could only take so much yowling and whining from the older dreck, let alone the littler one.

Just....how does he begin? 8|a Should he slowly put him in? IS THERE A METHOD TO IT? Screw babysitting, where is Guy.]

[So many uses for that word... First his clothes, now the knob thing. Luke might not get what that word really means just yet - it'll take more work than that.

He pulls himself over to the side of the tub and glances over - only to duck down at the sight of the water. It looked so... weird. Clear and... wiggly, nothing like what Luke had ever seen before. Carefully, he peeks up over the side again, then slowly reaches out a hand to poke at the water. Again, he pulls back, this time staring down at his hand. It was wet now... much like when he felt his cheeks after he cried so much in the dark place he was in. So was this... whatever came out of his eyes?

Luke reaches out again and submerges his hand, this time keeping it there and moving his hand around. Huh... this actually felt kind of nice! Not so weird, but nice and warm. And maybe if he moves his hand a little faster-

A splash! Whoa!]