Fifty-Eighth Theory [Voice/Action]

[i_speak_softly]

Open Voice

The person who made the little wind-up dragon... can I have another?

Action for Nezumi

[The reason Don needs another dragon is because he took the first one apart to make a camerabot for someone he doesn't even know. He hopes this was a good idea.]

[He heads to building three, floor one, room five, as he was told, and knocks five times.]

Action for Isamu

[After making that delivery, Don circles southward to the home of one Isamu Nitta. Allegedly some other people live here too, but Don has never met them. Hopefully, if they exist, they won't mind too much that a giant turtle is climbing in their window. Isamu did say to surprise him.]

Action for Buffy

[Around sundown, Don makes his way to House 7. He knocks here too, though he doesn't count how many times. He has a question to ask...]

((Housemates of the people Don is looking for are welcome to tag in, and of course the Voice part is open to anyone pinged by clockwork draconids.))

Comments

[i_speak_softly]

Hi. I'm Donatello.

[He almost feels like he should apologize for Isamu's behavior, but presumably if it bothered Richard that much he wouldn't share a house with the guy.]

[musubi]

Yeah, he's a mutant turtle. Did you know they made those?

[ledbythewind]

I do recall you mentioning something to that effect before.

[He then turns to address Don.]

Richard. It's a pleasure to meet you, and I apologize for all of the terrible things Isamu has no doubt been responsible for while you've known him.

[i_speak_softly]

Apology accepted.

[Are you listening Isamu, this is how mature responsible people speak to one another.]

[musubi]

You are both terrible friends. I should just walk out.

[He says as he makes no move to rise from his chair.]

[ledbythewind]

If that's what you want, don't let me stop you.

[He's still smiling, too.]

[i_speak_softly]

I think Richard and I can manage by ourselves.

[Or you can stay and listen to the adults talk.]

[musubi]

Wow. I see how welcome I am.

Fine, you two can become best friends without me. [He moves to stand.]

[ledbythewind]

[Except that Richard is faster than he is and makes his way over to where Isamu is sitting, putting his hands on Isamu's shoulders to keep him in the chair and then just resting his chin atop his friend's head. Were you going somewhere, Isamu?]

[i_speak_softly]

[Wow, you really are friends. Don says nothing, curious how Isamu will react to this.]

[musubi]

[Given that Isamu had expected to be stopped, as his attempt to leave was mostly in jest anyway, he just gives a half-hearted sigh and remains where he is.]

You see this, Don? Don't be fooled by his pleasant mannerisms.

[ledbythewind]

How cruel, and after everything I've done for you.

[Except he doesn't look bothered at all; in fact, he just straightens back up, plucks Isamu's hat right off his head, and then settles it on his own, smiling the entire time.]

[i_speak_softly]

The same way I wasn't fooled by your insolent backtalk?

[He gives Richard a thumbs-up.] I like it.

[musubi]

You were totally fooled, admit it.

[He smirks.] Yeah, exactly like that.

And you always look ridiculous in my hat, Richard.

[ledbythewind]

You don't think it suits me?

[He's totally not posing. Okay, maybe he is a little. TURNING TO DON FOR OPINIONS!]

What do you think?

[i_speak_softly]

[Don knows nothing about fashion, but he does have a hidden talent for trolling.]

It looks better on you.

[musubi]

Better? Oh now I know you're lying.

[ledbythewind]

Actually, I think he's telling the truth. It's unfortunate, but most things do happen to look better on me than on you.

[Trolololol. Richard likes Don already.]

[i_speak_softly]

It makes your head look big.

On second thought, maybe it's not the hat.

[Richard, Don will bro-fist you later.]

[musubi]

Oh har har.

Maybe Richard can just use it to replace his crown.

[ledbythewind]

[Isamu, what has Richard said about not broadcasting that fact? You are getting a raised eyebrow for that now.]

[i_speak_softly]

[Don't worry, Richard; Don takes this as another joke. You do have a certain regal bearing, and far be it from Isamu to let a trait like that go un-made-fun-of.]

Are you guys sure you aren't related?

[musubi]

[No, that would be slightly disturbing.]

Ha! No way.

I'm too handsome for there to be any relation.

[ledbythewind]

Wouldn't that be the other way around?

[i_speak_softly]

[... Yeah, definitely related. He gives Isamu a friendly shove.]

You told me you didn't have any siblings.