Heaven's bbs | Video

[sonofson]

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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[sonofson]

[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.]

[takenwithhim]

[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.]

[sonofson]

[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.

[takenwithhim]

[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.

[sonofson]

[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.]

[takenwithhim]

[Unfortunately there’s not much of an answer Goten can give him; it’s Sousuke’s issue. As much as the smaller shinki wants to help out, the swimmer is too uncomfortable letting someone see him so weak like this. Rin’s the exception. Sousuke frowns a little when he sees Goten’s shoulders drop. He knows the other boy wants to help him. But he’s not good with relying on someone other than himself.]

Hn. I won’t take forever. I’m going to beat this thing no matter what it takes.

[For Rin. For Goten. For himself. For something that sounds so small, it weighs a lot on him and he doesn’t want that limitation, that weakness. Besides, he has to get Goten back for that last comment. A dark brow arches and he focuses on the screen.]

You seem confident. What if I beat you soundly?

[sonofson]

I believe in you Sousuke. Yep! I know you can do it!

[He's more then happy to cheer Sousuke on regardless if he needs it or not. He's not sure if it really helps but he hopes so. It's the least he can do if the older shinki wants to try and solve it on his own. If he really does start taking forever then Goten will poke him again just later on. Even though he is a bit disappointed that Sousuke won't let him help past that, the grins stays. Espeically when the other catches onto that last bit. Goten looks away innocently.]

I know I can swim pretty good! I can keep up with sharks and stuff. What do you mean soundly?

[Sousuke is going to beat him with sound? What? But it's a swimming race. He raises a brow at that.]

[takenwithhim]

I won’t let you down.

[Because if this kid can believe in him that sincerely, how can he not conquer this issue within himself? Sousuke doesn’t have any intention of being a weak shinki and he has even less intention of being weak to himself. Rin needs him to be strong and Sousuke needs himself to be strong for his own reasons. Nothing should be able to stand in his way. That’s his thoughts. He’s going to move forward and conquer this thing, no matter what it takes. And when it’s done and he’s able to look Goten in the eye and say “I’ve done it,” that will be his reward. And worth it.

And besides, once he’s past the stage of embarrassing himself, he’ll let Goten help him with improvements.]

Hm? [Oh he’s looking away, huh. Right.] Soundly means “completely.” [As for that comment about sharks, that’ll earn a rather self-confident smile. Maybe even a little “threatening” in a good, challenging way.]

You’re lucky. Not all sharks are so well behaved.

[sonofson]

I know you won't! No chance! Nope!

[He just grins at the camera, even if Sousuke is looking away. He isn't even trying to make the older shinki feel better. He earnestly believes on Sousuke. Even if he did fail at it, Goten still wouldn't feel let down. But he knows Sousuke will bulldoze through his problem. If not, well, Goten is always around to help take it down too. He wants Sousuke to have fun and to have fun with Sousuke. The details aren't that important.

Though when the word 'Soundly' is explained, Goten huffs a little. How is Sousuke that confident?]

What? No way! You just wait! Once we're in the water I'm gonna win---- win soundly!

[Ha! Take that Sousuke, in all good fun]

Really? All the sharks I've met have been nice. Maybe you just gotta give them a chance.

[takenwithhim]

[He’s not planning on it at all. Getting a chance to finally capitalize on their long-standing challenge is going to feel good. And he’s not going to give Goten something shoddy after waiting for so long. Of course… that does mean Sousuke’s going to have to work on that issue somehow. Ugh. Frustrating. He’s not going to show up as a failure to Goten. He’s going to conquer this challenge and put it behind him. Of course, once the swimming’s done, what will their next competition be?

Oh? Someone’s huffing. That’s amusing and Sousuke looks back at the screen, hiking one shoulder to roll it against the bed. A dull ‘pop’ breaks through the quiet with the action. Of course he’s confident. The reaction’s worth it too.]

That’s what you think. I’ve no intention of losing to you.

[It’s on now. He’s going to completely blaze Goten in the water.]

The only sharks you’ve met are the ones in Archie’s ocean, right?