alma_karma | 003 ☯ Alma [VIDEO]

[The feed opens to a smiling Alma against a backdrop of shifting tree branches. His cheeks are red from the cold and his little puffs of breath are quickly blown away by the wind, but the weather doesn't seem to bother him in the least.]

Look how far you can see! I didn't even have to climb that far.

[The camera is promptly turned around to show a pretty decent view of the city. Nothing like what you might get from atop a building, but there's a sense of accomplishment gained from tree-climbing that stairs just can't compete with.]

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From:

alma_karma

Allen! [His excitement is... impressive. It's only pure luck that keeps him properly seated on his perch as he wiggles in excitement.]

Sure! You and Tim can both come!

From:

tothelastbreath

A-Alma! Be caref-- Erm. Yes, we'll be right there, just... Stay. On the branch.

[Picks up his communicator and starts moving outside.]

From:

alma_karma

I will! [And on that branch is where Allen will find him... well, he'll find him standing on the branch anyway, one hand on the trunk of the tree for balance as he waves at Allen once the exorcist comes into view.]

Edited Date: 2010-12-24 12:51 am (UTC)

From:

tothelastbreath

[Alma seems to be handling himself just fine, so despite being ready to catch him if he falls, Allen won't actually say anything about it. Waving back now.]

Hello! [Aaaaand busy climbing up.]

From:

alma_karma

Hi, Allen! [WobblewobbleSTRAIGHTENING!] Look how neat it is up here!

From:

tothelastbreath

Hi--? [And here's Allen's left hand jerking up at you in a series of small, aborted gestures, only attaching itself back to the trunk when it's clear you're not going to fall.] ...I'll come see!

[Scrambles the rest of the way up! Better to make sure you're within reach.]

From:

alma_karma

[Making you nervous, Allen? Sorry, Alma's completely oblivious.]

It looks different than it does from my window.

From:

tothelastbreath

[Settles himself on the branch beside Alma and takes a good look around, Tim circling over their heads.]

It's nicer than the view from my window too. What brought this on anyway?

From:

alma_karma

The trees have lots of places to hold on, so I wanted to see if I could climb one!

From:

tothelastbreath

[...Oh yes, Alma's never seen trees before.]

So this is your first time?

From:

alma_karma

[Nodnod!]

From:

tothelastbreath

You did well for a first try! Just stay away from weak branches and take care not to slip on the snow.

From:

alma_karma

I will! I wonder if I can climb higher...

From:

tothelastbreath

Probably. [Raps his knuckles on the trunk.] This tree looks rather sturdy. Want to give it a try? [While I'm here to act as a safety net?]

From:

alma_karma

[Oh, Allen, of only ~~Kanda~~ someone would tell you about the regen.]

Okay! [Yeah... not even waiting for Allen. Just gonna start scrambling further up the tree.]

From:

tothelastbreath

[Is sadly oblivious and hovering like a mother hen.]

H-Hey, there's no hurry! Watch where you put your feet. [Climbs after, always just a branch or two down from Alma.]

From:

alma_karma

[Excited child is excited, and therefore, ignoring poor Allen's attempts. His feet slip on the snow once or twice, but he still manages to make his way a good distance further up the tree.]

From:

tothelastbreath

[Allen's having his fair share of mild heart attacks somewhere below Alma, and picturing twelve ways Kanda might murder him if the boy somehow falls. Ten by Mugen. Buuuut they make it up the tree without any actual mishaps, so yay!]

From:

alma_karma

[Poor, poor Allen. Just... pffft.

Alma pauses on a sturdy branch to catch his breath, grinning down at Allen.]

From:

tothelastbreath

[Grinning back up at him~ This is kind of fun, even if the Innocence fragment holding his heart together may not survive the trip.]

Don't just look at me, take a look around!