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Posted: May 22nd 12:34pm
From: Son Goten

[The video feed clicks on to show Goten's face way closer up then it needs to be. He squints a bit at the screen as if trying to figure out if it's working or not. When he does lean back, there's no greenery or buildings behind him, just a vast blue sky dotted with clouds. It's easier to show everything from a bird's eye view, or at least he thinks so. For once the boy isn't grinning from ear to ear. He's much too confused and concerned right now.]

I think it's working....

Um, can temples just disappear? I can't find Archie anywhere either. All that's left are me and my new cloud friend here.

[He angles the video down to show the fluffy bright-yellow cloud he's sitting on. The cloud almost seems to bounce up in greeting. The video moves to look past the cloud and down far below at an nearly untouched beach with a cliff side. For anyone that had ever found or seen it, Dakuwaqa's temple has vanished.]

D-does that happen a lot? Where does everything go? I've looked all over...

[He already knows the god isn't around, that or he magically picked up and cleaned house. The name that was on his right hand is gone too so...His voice strengthens as he takes a deep breath and flips the camera back to his face in a sudden motion, frowning and trying to glare. He really is upset about this. He's hoping maybe the shark god just took his teasing or trick too far this time.]

Arrrrrrrrrrchie! You better answer me! If you're trying to play a trick on me I won't forgive you. You hear me! This isn't funny!

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No... I'm afraid not. I've searched both near and far shores but I haven't seen any sign of her.

[ There's a sigh there though. Sure, she wasn't as close to her god as Goten was but Katniss was her first friend when she arrived, too. ]

I don't think I've seen Archie... Is there anything that can help me identify him?

[He's glad to hear it. It's reassuring. Eventhough he knows that's out of Sousuke's control. It's still great to hear. They're both here. Together. And that's how it's gonna stay!--Wait a second--]

Wh--What?! You can't say that! You don't know that, Sousuke! I'm gonna beat you!

[Goten's mout hangs agape before he huffs, waving his arms a bit. No way can he let Sousuke beat him now.]

I'll give you more then that. I'll give you my super ultra mega best!

[It's so on!]

[He'd known the kid wouldn't get it. No big deal, it was to amuse himself.]

I stand in one spot and deliver my abilities from there, instead of running around.

[Out of their control, in their control, who cares. They’re still free to say whatever they want and make any promise they can. Nothing’s completely futile until they give up. And he’s not going to give up. Not on Goten. Not on Rin. Not on himself.]

I just did. [Cue a self-confident smile here.] It’s on you now to prove me wrong.

[He wants a good challenge. Even if he doesn’t know if he can really swim well, if at all. He’s going on pure bravado right now. And the reaction he gets from Goten’s perfectly worth it. A little chuckle at that extravagant description.]

Oh, better than best, huh? I look forward to it.

[Bring it.]

[Hibiki gives him a glance that says it all: Goten, you're too good for this world.]

You don't have an opportunity to ride a cloud every day. In other words...yes, I'd like to. Just...please don't try to catch me if things come to worst. I don't want to hurt you.

[In the meanwhile, he rests down on the cloud comfortably and gently caresses it (which is also an unusual experience).]

[Goten blinks at that, smile never leaving his lips]

You won't hurt me, Hibiki! Don't worry about that but we'll make sure you don't fall off either. We won't go super fast, okay?

[Goten bounces off the ground, floating a little above the taller boy and cloud. The yellow cloud seems to bounce a bit, either to shoew it's own eagerness or in reponse to the petting it's getting. ]

Let's go!

[Goten flips around, shooting off into the sky. The cloud takes off after him. Once they're above cloud level, looking over the entire beach and sea, it slows just a bit next to Goten.]

....

[.....perk!]

So you can shoot blasts and stuff too?!

[Maybe? Possibly? That would be cool!]

Ah ah, that would be telling.

I think I'll be saying goodbye now.

Awwww c'mon! That's no fair! I won't tell, I promise!

[Just before they take off, a single thought crosses Hibiki's mind. Namely, what if I have a fear of heights I don't know about. Well, given that he doesn't remember anything about his past, that possibility can't be ruled out, but—

Oh, they're already up high. However, he doesn't feel fear or any negative emotions really, just looks down in amazement.]

I wouldn't have thought that it could fly that high!

[Hibiki's shouting since he doesn't believe that his usual voice would get through all the whooshes.]

I'll make you take that back. You hear me? Just you wait! Don't think I'll forget either! You can talk big all you want but you better back it up in the water!

[He's still waving his arms and it isn't until he's finished speaking that he pulls them to his chest with close fists. He's smiling with confidence but there more then that. The pure eagerness to just take on Sousuke! It really doesn't matter who wins in the end but Goten isn't going down without a fight!]

Bestest of best and way better then that! You just lemme know when you're up to speed and we'll do this!

[Oh it brought. Someone is gonna be eating the other's bubbles!]

I’m planning on it.

[Which is a more than a little ironic (and stupid) because at the moment, Sousuke’s reaction to the pool and the sea is one of complete and utter “split down the middle between panicking and relaxing until he finally has to abandon the water altogether to keep himself from snapping” reaction. Needless to say, he’s not happy with it. But maybe this challenge will force his mind to overcome his body’s reaction. Or his body to overcome his mind.

Sousuke makes a soft ‘hn’ sound of satisfaction once Goten settles down. That smile promises he’s in for a good challenge and he finds himself looking forward to it. After all, they’ve yet to actually have a competition between them since their arrival here despite all their talk about having one. Their new life keeps getting in the way, unfortunately.]

I’ll let you know. Still working on it, but I think we’ll both be all right in a while.

[Goten still has to deal with his god vanishing while Sousuke’s still dealing with his incident with Schuldig and resulting network post. But, he’s doing better and hopefully Goten will soon be on track to recovery or stability soon. The swimmer doubts much can keep Goten down for long.]

Should we wager something?

[Talking to Sousuke has lifted his mood considerably. Be it that the older shinki has helped get his mind off the loss of his god or just the company itself. Even if it is over a video, it really does help. Goten doesn't feel so alone and even with Archie gone, Sousuke is still around! Sousuke may not be his god but he's still an imporant friend. Even if the swimmer doesn't seem to enjoy that word being tossed around, Goten considers him such and will openly say it.

He nods his head at that. Life has gotten in the way quite a bit. Maybe they both will be alright. Sousuke's life will settle down and Goten will find a nice new god. Then they can swim it out. Though, he still wants to meet Rin. He's heard a bit about him, it's made him curious just what kind of god Sousuke has. Other then the obvious love for sakura.]

Wager?

[His interest perks a bit at that. He squints thoughtfully at the screen. It sounds fun. Something to add to it besides their own boasts but...He frowns a little.]

But I don't have any money Sousuke....

[He’s noticed Goten’s mood lifted and he’s grateful for it. It’s not “repayment” or anything, but Goten had come and spoken with him when he’d been down about his incident with Schuldig. Easing his mind from the troubles that plagued him and kept him company with conversation and topics that brought some relief to his attitude and thoughts. While Sousuke isn’t one to consider someone a friend so readily or quickly, there are those he finds himself opening up to more over time. Because it’s the time, the experiences, the repetition that helps develop a friendship. In his opinion. Goten’s making good progress there.

Sousuke blinks when the smaller boy perks up at the idea. But the perk is followed by a squint and then a frown. Sousuke’s expression goes a little wry at seeing Goten’s fall. What was bad about a wa—Oh.]

Heh. It doesn’t have to be money, Goten. What do you like?

[He’s going to bet it’ll be something with food. Ice cream is his guess. Doesn’t even know why.]

It doesn't? Okay then...

[What does he like? He likes lots of stuff. But what is good to wager? You can't wager fighting or anything. Everything in the temple was gone aside from the clothes on Goten's back and his new cloud friend.]

I like food! All food---except vegetables! Sweets are really good! Ice cream, cookies--- This one girl let me try her pocky and it was really good!

[He acutally grins at that. This thinking is making him hungry, his stomach loudly admits that. He blinks and pats his stomach before looking back to Sousuke.]

Sousuke! What do you like besides sakura? I know you like food too cause you ate a bunch at the pinic with me!

[And there it is. Sousuke’s feels a little cocky expression come to his fa—Don’t like vegetables? Cocky gone, replaced with minute surprise.]

You don’t like vegetables?

[He should’ve expected something like that, since Goten’s a little kid and most little kids don’t like vegetables. Especially since the rest of the items tumbling out of Goten’s mouth are sweets. The word ‘Pocky’ however, triggers something and he pauses. Physically, vocally, even mentally. It’s like… he’s heard that somewhere before. Aaand here comes the repulsed feeling again; Sousuke quickly shoves the thought from his head to avoid it and goes back to Goten.]

Ice cream. How about that for the wager?

[First thing he grasps onto after that headrush. Besides… there’s a little something about ice cream and wagers that feels nice. Comforting. He gets the same feeling around Rin more often than not. Doesn’t know why, but it’s there all the same.

He blinks when the question’s tossed back at him. Huh… Never thought about it before.]

… Aa. … Pork. I like pork. [But what else does he lik—] Swimming.

[The answer comes out before he can think about it and it leaves him silent once again. Swimming? He’s never swam before and as far as he knows, the water still gives him a bad reaction (despite his challenge to Goten to a swimming race).]

Yeah, they're gross!

[Goten even sticks his stomach out as if Sousuke needs the additional clarification. He has a major sweet tooth so keep the greens away--unless they're cooked with something else tasty. Goten isn't too picky when it comes to food. Just childish about that.

The strange pause makes him blink and tilt his head a bit at Sousuke curiously but just as he about to ask if he's okay, the wager becomes Ice cream]

So we'll wager ice cream?

[If Sousuke does win and gets ice cream, he better share. Even if that defeats the point of a wager. That just wouldn't be fair or cool if he didn't share with Goten.]

I like those things too! [Though the swimming makes him grin]

If you like swimming so much we need to do this soon!

No they’re not.

[He’s not the one that needs clarification here, kiddo. Goten needs to learn the value and positives of all those green things. Even standalone they’re pretty good. Sure a raw carrot is never going to be more delicious than fried pork, but balance is key to any diet. Though he’s pretty sure trying to convince Goten of that isn’t going to be easy.]

Aa. I think that’s a good wager.

[Ice cream. It’s a simple snack, easy to get, easy to win and even divvy up. Easy to share too because Sousuke has a feeling that even if he wins the wager, there’s a good chance he might have a pouting face by his side, hoping he’s going to share that hard-won treat. Oh that’ll be tough to ignore… Well regardless if he shares or not, it still doesn’t negate the fact he’d won, right?]

Swimming. I’m still working on that with Rin.

[He doesn’t want to say it, but he can’t keep beating around the bush with Goten either. So a small sigh and he rolls onto his stomach.]

I don't like staying in the water long, Goten.

Are too, are too! If you like them, then you can all of mine too!

[So you better be ready for a double serving of vegetables on your plate, Sousuke. Goten will pass them along if the happen to eat together. With all the parties and stuff heaven throws, that doesn't sound too unlikely. But Sousuke did say they weren't gross so he probably wants extra anyway!

But the promise of ice cream is way more appealing. Even if he wins or not. Maybe that's not how a wager is suppose to work but he should still get ice cream for trying! They both should, regardless of who wins. But why doesn't he like staying in the water? Goten's surprise is clear but now he's just really really curious]

Huh? What do you mean? How come?

[Well in the face of such sound and logical argument, how can he disagree with Goten?]

All right.

[There’s no hesitation there either, so the kid’s lucky. Sousuke likes his meat and all, but vegetables are just as fine. Food, in general is fine. If that means he ends up with extra of it on his plate, Goten won’t hear him complaining about it. That still doesn’t mean he might not end up trying to coax (or challenge) Goten into eating a few. Because they’re still good for a growing body, you know.

Not that wagering ice cream is going to get vegetables in Goten’s mouth. Sousuke knows they’ll both end up having ice cream no matter who wins. The question, however, cuts a bit of a damper on the mood and he looks out the window again. He doesn’t like talking about this kind of stuff. His weaknesses. But Goten’s one of the few he’ll suck his pride up for.]

It’s hard to explain. It’s like I have some kind of fear of it. If I get near a pool or see one, I freeze up.

[There problem solved! Goten will surely pass on his veggies to Sousuke. That makes everything better right? He doesn't need them or like them and Sousuke does. Clearly he's pleased by this and doesn't foresee anymore effort to try and make him change it which is good cause that just leaves more room for tasty meats and amazing desserts. ]

A fear of it?

[Goten blinks slowly, head tilting a bit to the side as he tries to understand it. He has no fear of the water. If anything he's more drawn to it. Video games and toys also draw him in, but there's something about nature that is also pulling. It makes him relate them to home. He doesn't really understand why but its not something he really ponders long on either.]

Are you worried about not being able to swim? You could use floaties...um, I wouldn't let anything bad happened to you in the water either, Sousuke!

[He means it too. He did say he'd protect the older shinki. If he cant successifully protect him from mean jerk-gods, he can do so with water.]

[He’s going to probably see if he can do anything about that vegetable dislike over there. Even if it comes down to playing dirty (if you lose the race, you have to eat broccoli). Maybe. Though he’s not too concerned about it because Goten can make his own life decisions and the boy’s young and hyperactive so he’ll burn through whatever he eats in a minute.

Sousuke’s not surprised that Goten catches onto that and goes silent to try and ponder it. For a moment at least. As he said, it’s hard to explain and simply mentioning it frustrates him because Sousuke doesn’t like talking about his weaknesses. Plus, he’s found out something about swimming and water that brings that issue a lot closer to home. Rin loves the water and it’s become clear to the shinki that his “issues” with it are preventing Rin from enjoying it.]

No. It’s hard to describe. It’s like being pulled in two directions. I want to swim, but when I get near it, I feel sick.

[“Sick” is a bad way to put it, but how can he describe that feeling of dread and revulsion that comes into his mind, as if sensing that the longer he stays near the water, the closer he is to something really bad happening. It’s ominous and a pressure that incites fear, anger, frustration, the urge to flee, and rejection. All the while clashing with a sincere desire to embrace the water and lounge within it, like he belongs there or something… In other words, it drives him nuts.]

[Only time will tell. Maybe he'll grow out of it or be more willing to at least try some if he see's Sousuke eating them. Especially if vegetables are really what make you bigger.

Goten remains quiet as Sousuke explains. He doesn't really understand it but he's trying. His possible reasons for it now shot now, he really has think. It's weird. To want to do something but feel sick about it. HMMM]

Can you....push past that sick feeling? Like do a running jump and stuff? If you like it then I think you'll get over that feeling the more you do it!

[He tries to offer a smile, willing Sousuke on. It doesn't sound like fun to be torn down the middle like that but Sousuke is strong. He's sure he'll figure it out]

We could try to swim more if you want? No racing yet! If you really don't like it, we can get out and do something else.

[He’s not going to go spilling tales like that. Food and genes are what make someone big or small. But if his eating them gets Goten to, well that’s just bonus for them both. For Goten’s sake, he won’t be offering him those stranger vegetables that most no one remembers.

Unfortunately the topic’s going to stick to the uncomfortable parts and he glances out the window again. It’s a problem and he doesn’t like it. But… well… what else can he do about it? He can try to fight it, but each time it’s not gone well and Rin and he end up doing something else.]

I’ve tried. My body locks up. [As for that running jump into the pool, well… His legs falter by the time he gets close enough and Rin doesn’t have the heart to shove him in either. But there’s been some progress on it at least. Especially after he helped Rin recover from the blight via that pool. Sorry Goten, but that’s a private story for now. The rest is true though.]

I want to find out if I’m able to push past this before I offer to go swimming with someone. [It’s embarrassing enough for Rin to see him hyperventilating and wide-eyed in the water having some stupid panic attack. As much as he likes Goten, he doesn’t want the smaller shinki to see him making such a pathetic image of himself.]

But when I do, we’ll have that race. Promise.

[He soaks it all in, listening carefully but it doesn't help him give the older shinki an answer. He wants to help. He really does. But Sousuke did say he wants to push past it himself before offering to go swimming so that shuts down Goten's offer. His shoulders drop a bit at that. He wants to help Sousuke. He really does....

But after a moment, he lets out a small sigh, arms crossed over his chest. Okay, if it's going to be like that..]

Mmmm okay! I won't make you rush then. Just don't take forever and ever, okay? I wanna have you at your best for our race so you can't complain when I kick your butt!

[He grins at that last bit.]

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