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[treasurehunts]

[The feed clicks on to a pirate sitting cross-legged with a child on his lap. Surely neither of those two looks familiar. Nope. Not at all.

But the lunateclock is quiet, hands in his lap and peering up at the treasurehunted instead of paying any attention to the camera at the moment.

Motochika, on the other hand, is... actually not that attentive as he looks to the camera with a slight frown. Tilting his head, he almost yawns--]

Alright, I'm gonna say my piece once and once alone. Somebody went and thought it'd be a bright idea to abduct the Little Demon of Shikoku. I'll go ahead and applaud ya for gettin' this far, but there's hell t'pay for it! Bring me back home before I get real angry! Tch. I'm pretty pissed as is.

How 'bout you, Minato? 'cept yer not allowed to use the word I just used. [and he spares the time to glance down at Minato

The child's insta-reaction is to nod! But then he pauses mid nod and thinks about it for a moment. Angry...? No, he's not really angry. So have a quiet shake of his head instead. :O]

You're not helping me at all, kiddo. [sigh. he's cracking his neck once before wrapping an arm around Minato to keep a hold on him before changing the angle of the SFC.]  By the way, I found 'im by the mutated coral- ... which you should probably get looked at before it turns into a problem, y'know.

Anyway. Let me know if he's yours? I mean, I won't give him up to anyone - what kind of ass treats a child so lightly like that? But if ya can help me find his guardians, I'd appreciate it. 'til then, he's in the custody of Chosokabe Motochika and I'll keep 'im safe 'til his folks claim him. [Resting his chin on top of Minato's head-] Is that cool with you, Minato?

[Oh. There's a chin on his head. guess that means he has to talk. It's quiet, but hey, the kid has a voice!]

...Kay.

Hah! [His arm retracts as he ruffles Minato's hair with a big grin. Then he nods at the SFC.] There! Ya heard it yerself. I've got dibs until one of ya proves yerself to me, alright? Or you can just hand over the map to the exit and we'll be on our way and I'll find his home myself. Up to you!

[ooc: Motochika & Minato have both been aged down to 17 and 6, respectively! teeniki & hideallnoise might be used to do some tagging, too. You'll get separate threads with them but Motochika might choose to intervene to be over-protective. (Also chances of Motochika letting go of Minato are slim. Like. So slim they're non-existent. Be careful, he's not against biting.)]

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[immortalityact.livejournal.com]

[She nods and without another word, closes the feed. What does happen is that in 5 minutes, there is Mitsuru walking through the park. Spotting Motochika and Minato with ease, she makes her way over with her arms crossed.]

Mitsuru Kirijo. We have spoken previously.

[heroistics.livejournal.com]

Yes... no! I mean... Gah, it's a long story.

[He scratches his head.]

I guess the best way to put it would be that I know you and Minato, but neither of you know me.

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[goldenflint]

Oh! Pardon me. [She manages a bow to to the camera] My name is Tomoe Mami, Motochika-san. A pleasure to meet you.

[predivine.livejournal.com]

[... The thing is talking.

alsklaslasd THE THING IS TALKING.

Hi guys, have a 7-year-old staring at the screen (kindly ignore the specks of dried blood on his face and far more than specks on his clothing—), eyes wide because alskajlsdas what is this.]

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[loyalhand.livejournal.com]

[ Wow this reminds him of how ridiculous Okita used to be around kids.

And that name. Another one. ]

... You're adopting him. Until someone beats you in battle. [ so deadpan -- wait that kid looks familiar. . . no way. ]

[flowerywinter.livejournal.com]

*My goodness, just look at your tiny selves ... So cute! Oh but er, this isn't the time for that, is it.*

Oh no ... Not you guys too. Senpai would not be pleased.

*She thinks for a minute*

Um, Motochika-san? My name is Fuuka Yamagishi. About being kidnapped - you got the wrong idea.

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[teeniki.livejournal.com]

Heh. Don't sweat it, Mami-chan. [a slight inclination of his head since he can't quite bow with a kid in his lap]

Pleasure's all mine. What can I do for ya?

[teeniki.livejournal.com]

... you sound more confused than I do, bro.

[a laugh]

Mind if I get a name then, since apparently my introduction ain't necessary?

[teeniki.livejournal.com]

[ . . . oh. it's another kid.

so he manages a friendly grin for you.]

Hey, sport. What's up?

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[teeniki.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'd rather not have to throw any punches. Probably wouldn't be very good to teach 'im that so early. Maybe if he were a year or three older...

But yeah. He's mine 'til further notice. [a quirk of his brow] Problem?

[heroistics.livejournal.com]

Huh? Oh, I'm Renton. Renton Thurston.

So your name is Chosokabe, Aniki? I didn't know that...

[teeniki.livejournal.com]

[....? Not them too? Well, he can ask about that specifically later.

So he manages an easy-going grin for the cute girl who seems to have a better grasp on things than him.]

Alright Fuuka-chan. Would you mind enlightenin' me then?

[predivine.livejournal.com]

[alskalsjlasd IT'S TALKING AGAIN.]

A-Aah—!

[Just. Dropping the SFC in surprise—]

[teeniki.livejournal.com]

Renton. Got it. Nice to meet'cha or... see ya again. Whichever.

But ya didn't know my last name? Funny. [a slight chuckle] But yeah. Chosokabe Motochika, Oniwakako from Shikoku. Remember the name, it'll be even more well-known in a little while.

[teeniki.livejournal.com]

[WHOA-]

Hey hey, settle down, kiddo. S'fine. Ain't nothin' gonna hurt ya.

[teeniki.livejournal.com]

.... Enemies, huh? Well alright. Nice to meet'cha, Silver. Call me Motochika. You doin' okay around here?

Because some asses are hurtin' the people, obviously.

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[loyalhand.livejournal.com]

[ he is so astonished right now, it takes him a second to reply. ]

... Do not forget to feed him.

[predivine.livejournal.com]

[Okay, um. It's talking. Someone is talking to him.

... Wait. Someone is talking to him.]

I-If you think that being friendly will make me trust you, then you're stupid!

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[teeniki.livejournal.com]

I'm actually lookin' for cash to get 'im that food....

[he's at least that responsible]

Think they'll take labor in exchange for meals here?

[teeniki.livejournal.com]

[ . . . ]

Alright.

But guess who might be a little stupider for denyin' help when it's being offered to him? C'mon kid, we're in the same boat. If I harm ya, yer free to do the same thing back, alright?

No need to be so suspicious.

[heroistics.livejournal.com]

I didn't know your name at all. When we met, you just told me to call you Aniki.

But, uh... I don't think that's gonna be the case here, Aniki.

[teeniki.livejournal.com]

... yeah, that's not too surprisin'. [ . . . and well. okay. he has a question-] Was I any good...?

[because he has his doubts]

Huh? Why not?

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[loyalhand.livejournal.com]

... Most likely. I do not see why not.

[summum-ius.livejournal.com]

[Ken just. Stares for a minute. What is this. What is this, seriously.]

Just bring him by the dorms, Motochika-chan. [YES HE IS OLDER THAN PEOPLE you have no idea how much he's wanted to call him that.] His things are here, and you can stay here too if you need.

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[teeniki.livejournal.com]

Well then that's a relief. We'll at least have food until we bust outta here.

Do ya know how far Shikoku is from here?