redhairedknight | Mission 26 [Voice/Action]

[April 2nd - action]

[The first person to wake up in the morning in Adell and Luka's apartment might be in for a shock - Erza's in the kitchen, rummaging through the fridge. She's not too concerned, of course - she drops in unannounced all the time. Totally normal behaviour. :\]

Is it just me, or are we missing a day? ...Also, you're out of jam.

[Later on, once she feels like things have been sorted out, Erza opens up her journal. It's been a while since she asked about this, but the weather seems right for it and she could use some exercise after being cooped up.]

[voice]

Is there anyone who wants to spar? I prefer to use swords, though I could use practice with hand-to-hand fighting.

[Throughout the rest of the week, Erza can be found around town, buying clothes, patrolling for any wrongdoing, or drinking at Seventh Heaven. Luka may or may not be with her on these occasions - Erza's trying to get her out more, but she doesn't always succeed.]

((OoC: Sorry if this seems kind of hodgepodge - I wanted to post this earlier in the week, but essays and assignments ate up most of my free time. Feel free to specify the date, and whether you want to talk to Erza, Luka, or both in the subject line. Oh, and the AU is that Luka is a member of the Fairy Tail guild; see here for further details))

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[Well, Adell's the first one up and he comes out of his room with a yawn. He's wearing his pajama pants, but it's clear he just woke up considering he's not wearing a shirt. That and the bleariness in his eyes.

He passes by the kitchen to head toward the bathroom, and he sees Erza out of the corner of his eye. He greets her with a voice that definitely sounds only half awake.]

...Mornin', Erza.

[And he continues walking... for about two steps.]

...Wait, Erza?

[Adell looks back into the kitchen.]

What are you doing here this early in the morning?!

[Luka was just lazing about in bed for a bit longer, holding Whiskers close to her. But upon hearing Adell, she gets up, a bit sluggishly to check what's the problem. She peeks at the kitchen from behind Adell to see what's wrong... And sees nothing wrong.]

Ah! Good morning, Erza-san! I'm sorry, I forgot about the jam last time I went for groceries.

[And she... Smiles widely. Okay, it's not terribly wide but it's definitively more openly than what Adell is used to. Even the tone of her voice is warmer and happier. Other than that Luka is still Luka, clad in her violet pajamas... With Fairy Tail's symbol on her right cheek.]

[Erza raises an eyebrow at Adell's confusion, before chuckling.] Getting breakfast, of course. Plus, I can't remember what happened yesterday - I wanted to see if Luka was having the same problem.

That's okay - I'll be fine with butter for my toast. [Erza seems to be a bit more relaxed than normal, and not as stern - but why wouldn't she be? After all, the only people here are her close friends.]

[Adell sees Luka emerge, looking much the same as normal... except wearing a bright smile that he's almost never seen before. Her welcoming and openly friendly demeanor is confusing, but what puzzles him more is the symbol boldly emblazoned on her cheek.

That was the symbol of Erza's Guild. He blinks and is just stunned silent for the moment.

He looked back and forth between Erza and Luka, and just looked utterly dumbfounded.]

Yesterday?

[Let her think for a second here... Actually a bit longer, but by the way she frowns in confusion it seems clear what the answer is.]

That's strange, I can remember most of the week but I can't remember anything specific from yesterday... Adell, do you remember what happened yesterday?

[She stares at him, the same way as always, though her expression is far more open and easy to read than normally when she just stares emotionless.]

Yes, it's the same with me. [This is troubling to Erza; usually, her memory is quite good. It briefly crosses her mind that, in some worlds, the first of April is supposed to be dedicated to pranks, but she doesn't see how the Malnosso would find temporary amnesia to be funny. ...Actually, scratch that - they'd probably find it hilarious.]

[However, she's not so lost in thought that she fails to notice the confusion on Adell's face.] Is there something wrong, Adell?

...I lost a day too. Can't remember a damn thing from yesterday.

[But he looks between the two of them, and lets out a deep sigh. If this was an experiment... well, he's sure he remembers correctly. But something is going on.]

...This is gonna sound stupid. But when did Luka get the mark of your guild on her cheek? Because that sure wasn't there two days ago, not how I remember it.

[No, it doesn't sound stupid, it sounds ridiculously stupid. Luka blinks and frowns at him confused.]

What are you talking about, Adell? I have always been a member of Fairy Tail, you know it! I have never removed my guild mark since I joined the guild five years ago.

Are you sure you're just forgetting whatever happened yesterday?

...She got that mark when she joined my guild. You mean you never noticed it in all that time? [She'd always pegged Adell as being more observant than that. It's not like the mark is particularly hidden or anything.] Or maybe the Malnosso are messing with your memories for some reason - it wouldn't be the first time that they did something like this.

Great. This is just perfect. Just what I wanted for breakfast. Scrambled brains.

[He's pretty sure his brain is fine. But whatever. Probably not worth arguing over.]

Guess we'll just have to deal with the confusion for awhile.

It's not something that hard to get, though. Is it? Adell has forgot that I was from Fairy Tail, but if that's all it's not that bad.

[Or is it? She looks at Erza to check if what she's saying is right or not. Apparently she still has moments of insecurity after all.]

[Erza nods to both of them.] I'm sure things will go back to normal soon - if this is a Malnosso experiment, it's a rather odd one, but I'm sure the effects won't last.

[And her toast is done, so she starts buttering it.] By the way, what did you two want for breakfast? [She had just made herself some toast for herself while she was waiting, but now that they're awake, she might as well ask.]

[Adell blinks as he looks over to Luka again, but then turns his attention over to Erza.]

Yeah, they never do. Just gonna be frustrating to know there have been memories messed with for however long. Not something I'm cool with.

...But uh... whatever's good for me. You want something specific, Luka?

Oh... Uhm... I'm fine with toasts too. I'll take care of it.

[Rushing to prepare the rest of the breakfast.]

Do you want something else, Erza?

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