video ● eighth reflection

[straying]

Hey everyone, it's been... what, three days now? How's everyone holding up in their switched bodies?

It... doesn't sound all too comfortable. So I can't say that I'm envious. I wish I had more advice but... Try to tough it out? Or reap the benefits of the new body you're in and try a few things! At least, that's what I would try to do.

[She snickers.] But this week actually brought in a few good things! First time in a while that I was able to sleep without worrying about some idiot trying to break in my apartment~ [a soft click in the background, not that Saya notices] But I guess that's what happens when a body's not suited for certain things-

[And then there's footsteps-

Wait. Footsteps? She's not pacing-]

Hey, Saya!

[At first, there's silence. Perhaps a second or two passes before the feed ends riiiight after the SFC goes soaring through the air towards a wall.

So much for 'toughing it out'.]

Comments

Of course not <3

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

Then it's no wonder that he keeps breaking in, is it? If you're usually welcoming, after all.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[A sigh.]

Well, it's not a fate that I would really wish on anyone else and I don't doubt he'd find it perfectly fine to bother another person if I don't let him in.

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

[A laugh.]

It sounds like you've made a very troublesome friend.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

You don't know the half of it.

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

[He sighs, though the smile on his face remains.]

... Actually, I think I might—I've got a few troublesome friends myself. Though I guess he can't break into his own apartment, huh...

[That last line's muttered more to himself than to Saya.]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[... A tilt of her head. How interesting.]

You know a thief too? Or... something along those lines of occupation?

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't call him a thief, though he definitely acts suspicious enough to seem like one...

[Never mind that Zen trusts Obi with his life.]

But sneaking into people's rooms like that sounds exactly like the kind of thing he'd do. He's got no sense whatsoever.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

It's funny, because you're... describing someone that I think I know.

Would you mind putting a name to that description?

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

Obi. Black hair, looks like a bandit, might've used your window as a door at one point?

[Shh, Zen's not a hypocrite, what are you talking about.]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[... She laughs.]

Oh, so they are just as alike as I thought.

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

... Don't tell me he's already gotten himself into trouble.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Trouble is a really hard word.

... but he and Matthew are talking and I'm afraid of what it's going to lead to.

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

Matthew? The guy who got the better of him, huh...?

[That makes more sense in Zen's head, really.]

Anything to do with documents from a church, by any chance?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

You're more in the know than I expected. I have a fair assumption that's what it's about.

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

Hey, what's that supposed to mean?

[:|]

But getting back on topic, what did you mean by 'what it's going to lead to'?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She laughs.] It wasn't an insult, promise. Matthew's normally secretive about things like this so I'm surprised that another person is aware of what's happening.

But... well, they didn't invite me to their little meeting, so I can't say specifically what's up. Might be best to take precautionary manuevers and watch Obi a bit more closely, though. I'd like to talk with him later too, since I doubt Matthew told him the whole story.

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

Obi was the one who told me, actually. [Who found out from another person, hence Matthew getting the better of him.]

... Precautionary maneuvers? So which of the two should I be worried for?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

What a good friend. [A sigh.] I was kinda hoping that Matthew was just kidding about all this, though.

As for who you should be worried for...?

[And then her answer comes without a bit of hesitance-]

Obi.

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

[...]

Will he be in any danger?

[Because if Matthew's withholding of information will get Obi hurt... then Zen can safely say that the thief is not on his good side already.]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Depends on if Matthew told him everything which is... really up for debate.

If he's skilled, he probably won't be, though. I'd been meaning to get in touch with him to fill in any missing parts of information, though.

[Matthew is never on anyone's good side.]

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

[He lets out a sigh, smiling lightly.]

Well, Obi's a talented guy. If he's careful, I'm sure he'll be fine.

[He's the one Zen entrusted Shirayuki's safety with, after all.]

Why don't you pass it on through me, then?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

I suppose that if you have faith in him, I don't have any reason not to.

And if you're willing, I'd really appreciate it.

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

Why wouldn't I be? I've got no plans on keeping Obi in the dark, and besides, I'd be at a disadvantage too.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

That's quite a close relationship you have there. Good friends?

[countrybeloved.livejournal.com]

You could say that.