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[ well this is a fine few days yukari's been having. first she gets kidnapped and dumped in the middle of some strange forest that doesn't even remotely resemble any of the forests back home (something about it just screams 'supernatural' to her, and not in any way she's familiar with). then she meets up with some odd old woman in the forest who offered her a place to stay and something to eat; you know, the basics to make sure she didn't do something like get eaten by a grue while lost in the woods. at the time it had taken some plying to get yukari agree to staying in a creepy old place in the woods, but after her stomach growled — loudly, as she hadn't eaten anything since before her trip into tartarus — she knew it was useless to try and fight a kind offer.

now here she is making her way through la llorona again, having left the house about an hour ago after a nap that lasted ten days — not that yukari is at all aware of this right now. for all she knows, it's only december second, and where the small cottage used to be now lies broken and collapsed trees. though she felt her heart stop in her chest upon seeing the sudden absence of company in a spot she was so sure she had slept in not hours before, yukari hustles through the underbrush, knuckles white as she clutches her bow in one hand and fiddles with her locket in another. there has to be something about this thing since it was given to her moments after arriving. the imps were no help, laughing and playing keep-away with the object until yukari fell into a deep snow drift, and they vanished before explaining anything, nothing in evidence of their existance save the map that slowly tumbled down through the air to rest on the snow a few feet away.

she shivers in her coat at the memory of it, rolling her shoulders back to adjust the way the coat grips her, hoping to use friction to keep her skin from freezing. ]

Ugh...

[ the video feed opens up with the sound of a shivering, unhappy girl letting out a sigh as she continues to trek through crunching snow and snapping twigs. in the background there's the sound of a creek nearby, and if the continued noise is any indication, yukari happens to be following it, she hopes, out of the woods. ]

I think I can safely say I hate the woods. [ yukari, are you muttering to yourself? you're muttering to yourself. you should see to that. ] Hah, I'm sooo glad our leader never suggested camping as a way to build up team ... team... — [ she trails off with another huff ] Ugh! It's so cold I can barely think! Seriously, who's bright idea was it to drp me out here in my school uniform, huh!?

[ finally, the locket swings around to show yukari in all her pink cardigan'd glory, bright red bow peeking out from under the collar of her coat, brown eyes wide as she inspects the locket and crap, it's active, isn't it? if she's right in her assumption about this thing, then... ]

Oh geeze... How long has this—? [ she shakes her head, snowflakes puffing up from her hair and falling down to her shoulders. ] Hey, my name is Yukari Takeba and... I think I'm lost. [ beat ] No, scratch that. I'm very sure I'm lost. I got dumped out here yesterday [ actually it was ten days ago, but she remains unaware of this fact ] with a map but no GPS so, heh, looks like the map's no good to me if I don't know where I am. [ but she doubts anyone could help with that, so she lets that be ] But um... I do have some questions, so... if anyone could answer them, that'd be... great...

[ something catches her eye and the locket as well; high walls and tall trees and a great big imposing fence surrounding... something. jogging forward and to the side just a bit, yukari catches sight of château du rêveur, and she spends a long moment just staring at the building. ]

... 'Kay, first question: Who builds a mansion like this in the middle of the woods? This's like something out of a western fairy tale...

[ and with that, the feed cuts out! ]

( ooc; open to action to anyone around in la llorona or château du rêveur! )

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[ wow he can't believe you just called him a meat shield??? RUDE??? but it is tru, yes... he shoots yukari an incredulous look — ]

You hung up on me! Your meat shield privileges are being revoked, okay? The next bear fight, you're handling that on your own.

[ he wouldn't really abandon you, yukarin... but... COME ON... ]

[The focus is off of him again, and really, he prefers it that way. He takes a deep breath and only half-listens to the conversation, because he's still going through a litany of it's okay in his head, combined with an attempt to remember whatever it is he's forgotten about baseball, which... isn't going as well so he'll just drop that train of thought for now.

It's okay, everything's fine, he didn't hurt anyone, everyone's moved on.

Slowly, with some effort, he lets himself relax.]

[Steve shoots Bucky another glance, checking on him and feeling equal parts amused and confused by the modern teenager.]

Try not to get to upset at each other. Having a friend here means a lot.

[ she'd be less upset at junpei if he actually used his brain... as such, she gives steve a sideways glance, then back to junpei, taking another step away from him. ]

Heh, don't worry, Mr. Steve. [ manners!!!! ] This is normal for us.

[ except for the bears, but. ]

Yeah, she's almost always this mean. The cute thing is just a front. It's old news for me.

[ wow, you are soooo rude, yukari. ]

Sorry for running in like that, though. Didn't mean to wig you out, dude.

[ HE WAS WORRIED or something.... ]

[He frowns, grunting softly and not quite looking at any of them.]

Knock first.

[Honestly his mother would have words...

And then his eyes widen and he grabs Steve's shirt because he remembers his mother. He remembers what she looks like, he remembers her smile, the way she looked totally exasperated when he'd done something wrong...

It's just her, like she's standing alone in the fog of his mind, but she's as clear as if she were standing in front of him.]

[The name calling, the elbowing, the hanging up on him....oh. So this must be young love.

He's startled a little when Bucky grabs his shirt, but Bucky looks even more startled. Steve's brows draw together and he ducks his head, trying to catch the soldier's eye.]

Bucky? Everything okay?

[Something's definitely changed in him, for better or worse. Steve's cautious about getting his hopes up. He glances to the others, who are probably wondering what the heck is going on right about now, but Steve doesn't know how much he can explain with Bucky standing right there.]

[ wondering's one word for it, and sensing an opportunity, yukari pounces: ]

Sorry if this is out of line, but is your friend okay?

[ junpei might set the tone of the room but not for nothing is yukari the lovers' arcana in her world. she has an innate sense for picking out the relationships between people even if she doesn't engage in her own, and she can pick up when someone hides a soft heart behind a rough exterior.

seriously, just ask shinjiro-senpai.

far from being a gossip, yukari doesn't want to know for any reason other than to satisfy her own curiosity, and to gather all the information she can. she's a thorough little detective and right now she's on "ask too many questions" mode. ]

[He completely ignores the girl (sorry Yukari) and his hand tightens in Steve's shirt. His eyes still wide, staring after the image of his mother moving around... the house, god, he remembers the house.

For all intents and purposes though, he's staring off into space.]

Ma woulda had a fit if I didn't knock...

Yeah...

[And it's hard to tell if Steve's talking to Bucky or to her. He watches Bucky for a few seconds more, knowing that something's coming back to him, his own curiosity bordering on desperation. Steve finally blinks and looks over at her.]

Yeah, he's fine. He's just... [Steve sighs, feeling simultaneously like Bucky's story isn't his to tell but he's the only one who can make sense of it.] He sort of has amnesia. We're working on it though.

[ ah, she was thinking it might be something like that, though she knew better to speak on it. almost in anticipation of junpei saying something stupid (he's been far too quiet), yukari tries to surreptitiously elbow him in the side. ]

... That's awful. [ her only frame of reference is the missing data from aigis's programming with regards to ryoji-kun, as well a few other things the end of the world would bring upon them. even so, there's no way the two are comparable, so she can't even imagine what it must be like for bucky and steve to work through this. yukari has a lot of feelings about the loss of memories, but now is not the time to let them out, so instead she remains sympathetic. ] I'm so sorry.

[ oof! ow, rude... he's not that dumb — junpei just shoots yukari a scowl and tugs the brim of his hat down a bit, momentarily hiding his eyes. (maybe, if chidori hadn't had to... maybe she could have found things to remember?) he gets why this is serious business. ]

Yeah, man. [ he'll let her do all the important talking. ] Good thing you've got a friend, though, right?

[ RIGHT???

as soon as bucky and steve aren't paying attention to them, he'll lean over to yukari and mutter something in her ear, something about "casting patra" though it's hard to catch. ]

[He swallows and closes his eyes, still ignoring the kids. He's fine. He'll be fine. He just... wants to remember this... as if closing his eyes will make the image clearer, imprint it on his memory forever so no one can take it away again.]

'M fine...

[Steve nods at him, even if he's got his eyes closed and can't see it. He looks over, arching a brow at Junpei's whisper.]

Since we were kids. You mentioned being a shield earlier. Bucky did a lot of that for me.

[A pause.]

Of course we weren't a couple like the two of you.

[Steve, no.]

[ aww, childhood friends, how swee— ]

[ wait what. ]

[ WHAT. ]

[ SKDFJLSD HOW... WHY. ]

Wh, what- [ SPUTTERS ??? in disbelief she can't EVEN. ] What makes you think-!?

[ IMMEDIATELY turning to junpei, shoving his shoulder and gritting her teeth. ]

This is all your fault, Stupei! Stop telling people I'm your girlfriend!

[ asdflkjsdgjkl??? junpei realizes what steve's implying before yukari does, and he's already backing away, eyes wide — not that stops yukari. ]

I'm not! Where the hell are you getting the idea that I am?

[ aaaand this grin doesn't bode well, nor does the way he folds his arms up behind his head and laugh, unable to resist this next part. ]

Unless... You're rethinking, aren't you? [ now, feigning indifference: ] Hate to disappoint, but on a scale of one to Chidorin... Nahh.

[ it starts out subtle as junpei starts to grin: the tightening of yukari's fists, the grinding of her teeth, the way her eyes close as her lip curls. the annoyance boils under the surface at a high point, but she doesn't react right away, trying to keep herself calm, remembering bucky's actions minutes before and not wanting to aggravate him any further.

it doesn't exactly work.

with a sharp breath in, yukari squares her shoulders back. ]

[ seconds later, she shifts her weight and slams her heel down on junpei's toes with all the force she can muster, her voice little more than an angry growl. ]

Like you could ever measure up to our leader! There's a reason we chose him instead of you!

[ and after she's sure she's caused junpei all the pain he deserves, she crosses her arms and puts her back to him. ]

[Well all that certainly gets him to open his eyes again, watching the kids with bemusement. He tugs Steve's shirt gently.]

Should we leave them alone?

[He's speaking quietly but he's not really bothering to try to keep them from hearing.]

[All the yelling, the violence. Steve's brows draw together. Maybe he was wrong.

And then he remembers the time that Peggy shot at him. No, he's pretty sure he nailed this.]

You know...maybe we should.

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