[Event Post]

[liminalight]

*to anyone who may be concerned, there is a boy, only nine years of age.

Under most circumstances, he wouldn't stand out anyone-- a meek child busying himself with a thick book of sorts. His grey-white hair may catch some gazes, but in Domino, such things can be of any color.

No, the thing that stands out is that this young boy keeps ending up in very high places. Be it the top of a tree, or the awning of a building, or a light pole, or perhaps the roof of the Tallest Tower in the city (perhaps currently surrounded by bird-aligned Duel Spirits who're minding their own business, perching).

You're unlikely to find him at a normal elevation, and it may cause some concern. As respectable adults (or a worried peer), you should maybe make sure he'll be fine.*

Comments

[redderthanred]

::You see a strange array form near you on the top of the tower, as a cute adorable tween leaps out, carrying a backpack and a jacket.::

[liminalight]

*it's fine! it's not like that's weird.

the bird Duel Spirits are probably a little more surprised at your sudden appearance though, rustling up*

[redderthanred]

::Ugh. Monster Pigeons. Claps her hands, one palm facing up, the other down.::



::Turns, facing you.::

... You realize the winds up here are probably bad for books. Right?

[liminalight]

It'll be fine... I'm making sure the book's well-protected from the wind.

*saying that like it's nothing, really. his voice sounds really small and quiet...*

[redderthanred]

There's a perfectly fine throne room over there.

::Points::



... So. Uh. Who are you and why are you on top of my tower?

[liminalight]

I'm Sumiho, of course. Who else would I be..?

*tilting his head a little, looking at you like you should definitely recognize him.*

[redderthanred]

Sumiho... Sumiho... Sumiho...

::Ping.::



Oh! My step. brother. ... Brother? Or sister? Right?

[liminalight]

Brother, yes! *smiling, radiant like the sun*

I'm glad you figured it out.

[redderthanred]

Sorry! There's a lot! The dining room is huge! And like 3 or 4 of the family are identical blondes and 3 or 4 of the family are identical dark skinned kids, I get lost mentally.

[liminalight]

Well, I think I'm the only one my age with hair like this... but it is a really big dining room. So maybe it isn't weird you didn't recognize me immediately.

[redderthanred]

Still, wanna come into the throne room?

I was gonna eat snacks and read comics and play games for like an hour.

[liminalight]

Well...

I guess I can join you for that. Even if I do really like it out here. I like seeing everything.

[redderthanred]

Well, I don't want to yell over the wind or get flung off the building by a sudden jet stream.

So.

::Walking towards the throne room's doors as ghostly knight... statues(?) open the huge doors to the throne room. Inside it's the same as before, ominous dais and throne, very Moebius/Geiger esque styling. There's a desk that used to be the desk for the top office. And off in the outfield is AFD's gamer shrine and a portable bathing station and pile of clothes and snacks that she calls a living area. She's not in.::

[longingfreesia]

*Kotori is walking down a street in Domino City when she double takes at what she sees in front of her.

Is that a child sat on top of that light pole over there??

Her absolute big sister/motherly energy goes into overdrive as she quickly approaches where he is.
She also can't shake the feeling that she might know him from somewhere??*

A-are you okay up there?

[liminalight]

*... it takes him a moment before he thinks to look down at you, Kotori, from his big thick book he's reading while perched up there*

Uhmm... yes, I think so! I'm very fine up here...!

[longingfreesia]

H-How did you get up there? Do you need any help getting down at all?

*She looks very concerned for you!*

[liminalight]

Well... I climbed up? I guess sometimes I climb. I don't really think about how I get up, a lot of times. I just do!

*worryingly, that means this is a regular occurrence.*

I can get down fine, though..! Really!

[longingfreesia]

Are you sure? I'm a bit worried that you'll fall being up so high like this.
Light poles aren't really for sitting on.

[liminalight]

Well... I guess it's not too comfortable compared to other spots... umn, but, if it'll make you less worried? I'll come down so you can see!

*he closes his book-- and then somehow stands, very balanced for a child of his age, judging things. ... ... before sticking the book under his arm, and managing to climb down after a bit.

There was a non-0 chance he would've jumped, but something in his little child brain went "oh, that might actually scare you."*

[longingfreesia]

*Kotori breathes a sigh of relief as he comes down.*

I'm sorry. I guess you just... like being up high? It'd worry me seeing anyone up there, but especially someone so young as yourself.

[liminalight]

*hopping off of the pole, stumbling a little thanks to the added weight of the book under his arm. but he seems chipper!*

Mmhm, I like being very high up! I like seeing everything, and it feels comfy!

[longingfreesia]

*Kotori relaxes now he's on solid ground.*

Well, I guess we all take comfort from something, and being up high and getting to see over everything is fun...
... but just be aware than it might make people a bit worried if they see you on something that seems a bit dangerous.

[liminalight]

Mmm, I guess so. But I'm very, very safe! I'm probably safer up there than I am down here.

There's a lot of people down here.

[longingfreesia]

Hmm, are you not keen on being around people?

[liminalight]

N-no, no, I'm fine with people!

It's a whole bunch of people being crowded around that I don't like.

*well, it is a city. streets and sidewalks do get pretty packed.*