First [Re-Intro/"Accidental" Video/Mid-Day March 15th]

[hachikuji]

[So Mayoi is back in Luceti. With all her memories. And it's after Mother's Day again, even though Mothers Day was just about a month or two ago. What a pain, it's like she's traveled backwards in time! Longest summer ever. But, she won't let it get her down a lot. She'll have to catch up with what has gone on. No idea how long it's been since she has been gone, but it can't be that long right?

But, for now, she wants to lift her spirits. She's been dumped in the forest again and with just a sundress and that is no fun for her. Couldn't they dump her somewhere interesting, like a person's bathtub? Lame. Which means it's time for a prank to get the day started.

First the girl ruffles herself up a bit. Her hair dishelved, her appearance somewhat grimy and not looking very good for wear at all. Next she has to put on her sad little girl act. She can do this, she is like Oscar acting material here. Child actors need to get in line. Now time to think of something.......ok got it. Mayoi Hachikuji is ready for her rentrance into Luceti.

So she opens the journal, with the intention to pretend it has accidentally turned itself on to record, and she huddles her arms to her body, looking around and away from the camera and putting on her best "I am a scared little girl" act.]

--Okay relax, you can figure this out. You definitely can figure how you winded up in some creepy forest away from civilization. You need to stay calm and focus! No one gets anything done without focusing and thinking through clearly. That is what all the teachers say. I can do this!

Relax, take a deep breath and don't panic.

[Her mouth opens and she takes in a large breath of air, exhaling it softly, still looking around nervously.]

...That didn't help at all! Television and movies always say that helps and it doesn't! [She closes her eyes tightly and gives a tiny whimper.] What's going on here?! I don't know how to navigate a forest, whose idea of a joke is this?!

[Now to wait for the bait, as she puts on her best fake sad girl facade. Eat your heart out, casting directors that are not currently watching this. A star is born.]

Comments

[hachikuji]

Good enough that you fell for it. I guess that means you're terrible at spotting lies, right?

[markofthewise]

And you're not very good at telling them.

[hachikuji]

Good enough that you fell for it. I guess that means you're extra terrible at spotting lies. I'm disappointed Sokka.

[markofthewise]

And to think I actually missed you. [WHAT A FOOL HE WAS.]

1/2

[hachikuji]

[...Ah. She didn't even think--]

[hachikuji]

Hahaha! Of course you missed me, old man! Where would you be without me? A straight man is nothing without a funny man.

[markofthewise]

I'm the funny one, not you!

[hachikuji]

No way, I'm way funnier! Cute little girl devilish girl is much funnier than grumpy old bearded man who eats meat and dishes out sarcasm!

[markofthewise]

Name one funny thing you've done!

[hachikuji]

I tricked you into thinking I was a helpless girl, not knowing how to protect herself in the big forest!

[markofthewise]

That was more annoying than funny.

[hachikuji]

You're just mad you were fooled. It's ok, I forgive your lack of humor.

[markofthewise]

[GRUMBLE GRUMBLE.]

... so are you even in the woods at all?

[hachikuji]

Yes, I actually am in the forest. What part of it I'm unsure of. I've never really strayed far from the village.

[markofthewise]

Well you know how this part goes, right? Anything that stands out?

[hachikuji]

There are trees. And rocks. And squirrels. Oh and there's a deer. Maybe the deer will give me better help, it is a local right?

[Sh dry it hurts. Okay fine she'll be serious. Looking around and--]

I see a large building over some of the trees. One of the apartment buildings I think.

[markofthewise]

[Ha ha, Mayoi. You're hilarious.]

Right. Building is good. How about you head to that?

[hachikuji]

Ok. I'll let you know when I get there. You're just dying to be the hero and see me again. Can you get me a muffin while you're waiting?

[markofthewise]

That's me. Just dying to be a hero! Just let me know when you figure out what building it is.

[And... yes. He's actually gonna swing by the bakery. Shut up.]

[hachikuji]

[Yeah she knows you will, Sokka, it's ok. It takes her several minutes of fast walking to make it to the building and she checks for the sign on it, before opening the journal.]

Hey muffin man, it's Community Building One.

[markofthewise]

[Oh good, he's just now exiting the bakery. It's a bit of a walk to get there, but he'll deal with it.]

That's mister muffin man! [RESPECT THE BEARD.] Stay put. I'm on my way.

[hachikuji]

[Wow she's surprised Sokka even got that reference. His world is so different from hers and all.]

Okay, I'll be right here. Don't make me wait too long or else I'll get you back a hundred fold.

[markofthewise]

[What reference? He just likes to be respected!]

Yeah, yeah. I'll be quick.

[Closing the journal. She'll see him show up in a few minutes.]

[hachikuji]

[And she'll be waiting by a tree, entertaining herself with a tree branch and watching the caterpillar on it. She forgot how boring this place can be sometimes.]

[markofthewise]

[... well, it's really her. A flash from the past, two years ago, and just how he remembered her. It's. Weird. And sad all at once. But he and Mayoi never did sentimental. Not often. So when he approaches, it's with a teasing grin.]

Having fun yet?

[He approaches, a box of confectionery treats at the ready.]