I said hey!

[crimeboy]

WHO: Akira and Heropa #001
WHERE: in Heropa #001!!
WHEN: Let's go with "Today"
WHAT: Reunions~
WARNINGS: SHOULD BE NONE

[Well, this is a really weird feeling. To Akira, it hasn't been any time at all, but things here still feel so different.

Anyway, he comes in with bags on his arms, sunglasses on his face, and a frozen coffee in hand. ]

Yooo! Who's home?

[He's actually not expecting it to be... anyone in particular! But it's okay he'll contact his friends as soon as he gets settled in.]

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[codeoracle]

[Look. There was really only one reaction anyone could expect from the resident house gremlin. If any other result was anticipated well--that's on you.

The fact is, regardless of the weird dream-state of their surroundings, Futaba would recognize that voice anywhere. She would trust that voice out of the dozens she had rolling around in her head now and again-especially when it was clearly coming from outside her room toward the front of the house.

The resulting reaction was likely the most active she will ever be in her life. It involved her bodily kicking off her blankets, slamming her door open, and bounding into the foyer in her pajamas to practically throw herself onto Akira.]

Akira! You're back. [So what if she attracted the attention of the rest of the house? They all deserved to realize he was here too.]

[girlybruiser]

[ The banging and heavy, hurried footsteps alarm Haru who's busy trying to catch up on her studies amidst all this dream drama pertaining to Kylo and Ronan. She actually doesn't quite hear Akira the first time, but hearing Futaba's gasp of surprise (and her being the most active she's been in a long time) has her hurrying out of her room herself, not even bothering to get into her house slippers and wandering out barefoot. ]

Futaba-chan? What—

[ There stands Akira, his eyes obscured by the sunglasses, but without a doubt Haru knows it's him. She's tempted to rub at her eyes and ensure this isn't another one of the dreams she's stumbled into, but deep in her heart she simply knows the truth.

She can barely contain her own joy; tears welling up in her eyes and a red blush creeping up her cheeks. ]

Akira-kun... welcome back.

[cognitivism]

[ He followed the commotion to the living room, coffee in hand as he stares at the scene. Frozen, he's wide eyed and wondering how this is possible. Between the dreams that drained on him on a regular basis and the finality of their last meeting-- he was not sure what to think.

Not sure what to do. ]

When did you-- Akira??

[ He looks between Haru and Futaba, before daring to take a step forward. ]

Y-yes. Welcome back. [ He smiles. ]

[crimeboy]

OOF!

[You know, he really should have expected Futaba to ram into him like that, but somehow she catches him off-guard and he's nearly knocked over in her enthusiasm to greet him, wobbling but managing to stay on his feet as he wraps an arm around Futaba, laughing.]

Heeeeyyyy! How's it going?!

[Oh, but then there's a surprise! Haru filters out, and then Goro just after! He actually stops to remove his sunglasses then to look between the two of them, then to Futaba.]

...Hahaha! What's up? How long have I been out this time?

[codeoracle]

Months. [Futaba is not one to cut her bluntness for anything. She at least has the decency to include a pout with that statement.]

Things have been crazy. We moved?

[girlybruiser]

[ Haru glances between Goro and Futaba before looking at Akira with another wide smile. She can barely contain her own excitement, fingers twiddling with giddy energy. ]

It's been a long time, but it's alright! The important thing is you're here and in our new home.

[cognitivism]

[ What can he say? He hangs back, trying to figure out how he's feeling. Is he excited? Yes. Is he nervous? Definitely. But he smiles. ]

You were greatly missed. Why don't I go get something special for dinner tonight?

[ Anything to get out and gather his thoughts. ]

[crimeboy]

[It's funny, like a family reunion. Akira can't help but to keep grinning, even as Futaba pouts at him.]

I'm so sorry I've been gone. I hope I can make it up to you...

[Then, looking up to Haru and then Goro:]

All of you.

... You want any help, Goro? I could probably cook something. It's the least I can do for... you know.

[codeoracle]

We need to get you moved in, officially.

[Said with the air of authority she doesn't really have. She pulls back from Akira, hands settling on her hips and an impish grin forming on her lips.]

Sorry, you don't really get your pick of rooms though.

[girlybruiser]

Yes, let us help you unpack! And as for dinner are you sure you don't want to relax? We can take care of that, Akira-kun.

[ She assumes Akira wants to unwind, catch up with Goro maybe, and not dive head first into work immediately. ]

[cognitivism]

Don't worry, Akira. I'll get dinner taken care of. Why don't you catch up with Haru and Futaba? I'm sure they'll help you unpack.

[ Space. He needs space. ]

[crimeboy]

I mean... it's really disorienting to just lose numerous months of time, but otherwise it's not like it's been hard on me or anything.

But if you're sure...

[He gives Goro a bit of a sympathetic smile. Really, he wants to catch up with him too, but if he's insisting it's probably best to let him do his thing.]

The offer is still there though, if you want me to cook. I'm not a guest or anything, so...