Seventeenth Flare - Video/Action in Plaza - Have You Seen This Psycho?

[prominence_glow]

[Feed Locked from Medusa, Xemnas, Xigbar, and Zexion.]

Has anyone seen Stein?

[Oh hey, it's a bit quick for Lea to be making another feed. Then again... He isn't looking too good. His hair isn't style up in its usual spikes, and is clearly a hastily done job in general. His eyes are showing clear signs of exhaustion, and he's slumping against Radi. For once, the chocobo looks just... serious instead of grouchy, as Lea leans against him. He's somewhere near the plaza, for those who can recognize the background.]

For anyone who doesn't know- listen, he's kinda tall, gray hair that falls like this- [His hands gesture in front of his face.] -and he wears glasses and has stitches on his face. Usually wears a doctor's coat. Um- oh, there's a screw in his head, too, so just...

[He pinches the bridge of his nose and breathes in deep. He doesn't notice that he sways in place slightly.]

He didn't come back to his house, and I've looked everywhere, but I can't find him. His name's still on the SFC, he's just... gone. And he wouldn't leave me hanging, guys, so... If you can help, that'd be great.

[Lea hunches over slightly, one hand covering his mouth and the other reaching towards the SFC.]

Ugh, I don't feel good-

[Click.]

[ooc: For those wondering, the reason Lea doesn't feel good? He hasn't slept since he discovered Stein's missing, and has been keeping himself awake and sustained through a combination of caffeine pills... and slightly more serious drugs. Where did he get them? Broke into Stein's basement.]

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[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

*Given recent incidents - ie, death, resurrection and some epic heart break and rejection, this is NOT the kind of news Selphie wants right now*

Where the FUCK is Stein?

*Looks like someone else hasn't been sleeping much lately either*

Tell me you've looked EVERYWHERE and I MEAN EVERYWHERE!

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

I don't freaking know!

_{[Oh this is not good. Yelling is not what he needs right now, so Lea is raising his voice right back.]}

Of course I've looked everywhere! I started looking yesterday and I still haven't stopped!

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

*Don't worry! Selphie knows! She takes a deep breath and looks at Lea kindly*

Where are you?

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

_{[Lea ducks his head, running a hand through his hair. Ugh, it's getting hard to think...]}

...The plaza?

{go to ACTION!}

[dystopiadreams.livejournal.com]

Gimme a sec!

*Selphie ran her way to the plaza, spotting Lea's hair before anything else. Sure, she looks shattered, and her eyes are red and puffy like she's been crying a lot, but whatever, there's that determined spark on her face*

When did you last see him? *Straight to business!*

[Video]

[onceageneral.livejournal.com]

[Screw the Doctor, her student was sick.]

Lea? [She leaned close to the screen, thinking about where he is.] Lea. Answer me. What is wrong?

[She's already getting up and heading out the door.]

[Video]

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

Nothing'swrong!

_{[He's really off his game. That was spoken much too fast.]}

[Video]

[onceageneral.livejournal.com]

...Lea. [Stern tone was stern.]

Which part of the plaza are you?

[Video]

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

_{[His shoulders hunch up and he looks around. He knows every inch of this city, but... he's having a hard time placing this place.]}

...It's... near the boutique?

_{[He sounds unsure.]}

[Video] --> [Action?]

[onceageneral.livejournal.com]

...[Least the hair and the clothes will make it easy to spot him, even with a crowd.]

I'll be there soon.

[video]

[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

Haven't seen the doc lately, no, but... kid, you look like the Underworld warmed over, what the hell happened?

[video] /finally gets to use this icon

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

He went missing, that's what happened!

[video] that is so adorable

[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

Yes, Lea, I did figure that part out using the context clues you provided. But what happened? Was there any sort of altercation? Had he said anything weird lately? And why do you look like you got hit by a gummi ship?

[video] Lea looks like a little troll and that makes me cackle

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

I don't know! I've been asleep for days, remember!? He was here and fine when I went to sleep, cue a visit to Comaville, and when I wake up, it's like he just left and never came back and he won't answer his SFC and I've left like a thousand messages on that thing!

And I do not!

[video] he IS a little troll, what are you talking about? XD

[got-it-memorizd.livejournal.com]

[He waves both hands.] Whoa, hey, take it easy--I was just asking. It's called recon, you know? Getting the facts about a situation before jumping to conclusions or taking rash action? You should try it sometime.

If his name is still on the registry, maybe he just needed some time to himself. To... do his... weird experimenty things. Do you know about how long he's been MIA?

video;

[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

Haven't seen him around... but I'll keep a lookout.

[ He's already making plans to head up on the roof to check things out from a bird's eye view. But he pauses a moment. ]

You're not looking too good, Lea. Something else up apart from Stein going missing?

video;

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Luka. It means a lot.

And... I'm fine. Besides Stein. Really.

_{[But after all this time of yelling and denying and running on caffeine and drugs, Lea slumps his shoulders and filters the feed.]}

...I've been looking for him since yesterday.

video;

[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

[ Yep. The old sleepless manhunt. Hm. Familiar situation. ]

Tell you what. You try to get some rest and I'll continue the search for you. Just long enough for you to stop running on.... whatever it is that's keeping you from falling apart right where you're standing.

video; filter

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

...Caffeine pills. And... some stuff I found in Stein's lab.

But... fine. I'll rest, but just for a little bit!

video; filter

[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

[ The caffeine pills are normal. It's the thing he found in Stein's lab that made him a little nervous. ]

Good. Now get yourself back to your place. I'll keep you posted.

/belated like whoa- also, voice;

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

Can't say I've seen him.

[Private]
Need a hand locating him? I am good at tracking, after all.

voice; so disappoint, Twi.

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

I feel like everyone's saying that.

[Private]

How good? Axel thinks he might have somethin'.

voice; s-sob. I tried ;n;

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

Maybe because he's slipped below most radars.

[Private]

If he's still within the bubble and I can familiarize myself with his energy--scent, whatever--I should be able to find him.

voice; No try!

[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

But how hard can it be to not remember a guy with a screw in his head?

[Private]

Then... You might be really helpful. Can we meet somewhere in private?

voice; 'Do or do not,' right? :|

[limitless-land.livejournal.com]

...That is a good question. Let me know when you think of an answer.

[Private]

Alright; I have no plans, anyway. Any suggestions?