Some Legends Are Told, Some Turn To Dust Or To Gold [CEREALIA INBOX]

[zerotohiro]

'Busy, leave a message!
...oh, you've reached Hiro Hamada. Whatever. Still busy!'

Hamada art by D-Joel, found on tumblr

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[covenantal]

Sounds good to me. If we can pick up an extra mask, I'm sure that'd help.

I plan to go back, if only for that, and to keep an eye on the animals, if they can get them back in those poorly-made pens.

[zerotohiro]

Like most things on this planet, I don't trust it at all. I'll be going back tomorrow and the next day, too, to keep an eye out. I'll try to pick up one of the masks myself.

Anything else weird going on that you saw?

[covenantal]

I couldn't agree more. I don't like what they did with those animals at all. It reminded me too much of the jungle. They can string me up as a prize all they want, but I draw the line at risking everyone's safety.

I had a theory I wanted to run past you, actually.

[zerotohiro]

Dude please don't say that before they actually string you up and take you with them. Traveling carnival, remember? We'll keep everybody safe.

I'm always open to theories. ...do you maybe wanna do this in person instead though?

[covenantal]

I know. I'm just irritated. We'll keep doing our best.

Sure. My place or yours? We just moved, I should give you the new address anyway.

[zerotohiro]

Are you allergic to cats?

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[covenantal]

[ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]

[covenantal]

Nah.

[zerotohiro]

[Goddamn Persona protags.]

Come here then, Tadashi's still out.

[He shoots him the address in another text.] See you in a bit?

[covenantal]

[ Cats, okay. ]

See you soon.

[ It takes him about 20 minutes, all told, just because he's not in a rush. It's nice to be back in normal clothes, even if he didn't mind his earlier outfit...

He'll knock on the door once he arrives. (He's brought food.) ]

[zerotohiro]

[He doesn't respond to that text and while he could use that 20 minutes to clean up a little...he doesn't. He just goes right back to what he was doing and when Yu knocks on the door he answers it wearing a pair of black thicker-framed glasses and holding an un-open cup of noodles.]

Hey. [His eyes immediately move to the items in Yu's hands, lifting an eyebrow.] You always bring food when you come to see me or what?

[covenantal]

I just happened to have some extra food prepared, that's all.

[ He smiles in a way that warms his eyes. He sees that cup-o-noodles, bro. He knows you. He's also totally lying and he knows Hiro will know that. This time, be brought tonkatsu.

Yu will step in the door, his eyes searching Hiro's face. ]

I didn't know you had vision problems.

[ What's with the glasses, bro?????? ]

[zerotohiro]

And you just so happened to have that extra food prepared and packaged up in a container that's enough to feed me. Got it. [But he's grateful and it shows in his expression as he waves Yu further into the apartment. He disappears into the kitchen to put the cup noodles back, leaving Yu to his own devices.

And the cat. The fat lump of a cat is on the back of the couch sleeping.]

Don't we all technically have vision problems in this place? I know you saw Rojo's post.

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[covenantal]

[ THAT'S A CAT.

A bit fat fluffy perfect precious pettable wonderful furry cat. ]

[covenantal]

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[covenantal]

[ ... he should get a CyBuddy ...

For now, he's still holding a bag of food, so he resists any immediate pet-the-cat urges, instead answering Hiro's question. ]

Yeah. I was talking to Dipper about that, actually. It wasn't surprising, but it gives us more to think about. [ A beat, as he seems to put two and two together. ] Ah. So what do they do?

you stupid shit omfg

[zerotohiro]

[Well, he does live with someone who makes them....just ask. When Hiro comes back out he's holding up an energy drink under one arm but he's also holding up a pitcher of tea in case Yu would like some.]

What makes you think they do anything at all? [Other than the smug-as-fuck smirk on his face.]

: D i was hoping that would make you laugh

[covenantal]

Because it's you.

[ Said simply and in a straightforward manner that has no hint of mockery or teasing in it. He'll nod at the pitcher, a barely-there smile playing about his lips in response to the smirk. ]

[zerotohiro]

I'm glad to know you have such faith in me. [It's hard to say if he's serious, but he disappears for a moment to grab a glass and get Yu some tea. Sometimes he can be considerate. Sometimes he's just a stupid shit. Regardless he'll take the food from him to set it on the kitchen counter so his friend isn't stuck holding it and returns with the full glass. He holds it out to Yu before he turns to scratch Mochi behind the ears and heads back to his messy desk work station.]

Anyway, I'll show you. [He's rummaging around in a drawer for a moment before pulling out a second pair of glasses, obviously a little less refined than the pair Hiro's wearing.] Put those on for a sec.

[covenantal]

[ When Hiro disappears with the food, Yu definitely takes a moment to pet the cat.

What a nice cat.

Then Hiro returns with his tea, and he follows his friend over to the work station. He can't possibly know what a pair of glasses like this might mean to him, but they make his lips twist upwards with nostalgia nonetheless. He slips them on, but they don't change his vision in any appreciable manner. ]

So, what's happening?

[zerotohiro]

[Mochi blinks up at Yu, large green eyes staring before he chirps with a quiet meow. With that out of the way and once the glasses are on, Hiro grabs what looks like a homemade radio out from under his desk and sets it on the tabletop. He flicks on the switches and the little monitor lights up to show a few frequency readings as Hiro looks at it. Not long after that, he holds up a scanner-like device and waves it in front of Yu's eyes.]

Look at the screen. [Yu will see a rather accurate set of readings based on frequency and what's being projected. Shortly after, Hiro takes off his own glasses and scans his eyes.]

Now look again. [The reading's changed. It's a different frequency and it's a stronger reading. He's curious if Yu will understand on his own even as he slips his glasses back on. ]

[covenantal]

[ Yu is pretty quick on the uptake, but this is a bit beyond him. Something with frequencies? He blinks at his tech genius friend as Hiro scans their eyes, and the frequency on the monitor changes. ]

The frequency changed when you scanned us...

[zerotohiro]

[He puts his glasses on, grinning broadly as he looks back at Yu again.]

As long as we're wearing these things? They can't see or hear anything.

[covenantal]

[ His eyes widen a little bit.

And then he smiles. ]

That's incredible. They can't hear us either? This is going to change everything. You've done a great job, Hiro.

[zerotohiro]

As far as I can tell they can't see or hear us at all. It's blocking the entire signal. [He's so excited about this accomplishment. Thank you for noticing, senpai.] I haven't been able to trace where the signal's coming from but it's enough to know that they've been interrupted. This is the project I was working on that I told you about. The one me and Dipper were going to do.