devourthemfirst | Fourth Misfortune - [accidental video/action]

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Fourth Misfortune - [accidental video/action]

[When the video turns on, all that can be seen is the gray sky up above and all that can be heard is the sound of one of the rivers close by. All else is quiet and nothing is moving.

However, after a moment, there's shuffling along with a few sniffles. It's obvious a person is there just not visible on the camera. Czes had been walking around in the snow when he tripped and fell. More than likely from a root sticking up from underneath the snow.

He sits up, rubbing his arms before shouting out a name.] F-Fermet!!

[He almost sounds like he’s about to cry. Well, okay he is crying. Tears are falling down his cold, red cheeks and he begins to let out a few choked sobs and gasps. He's cold and he's scared. It’s been a little over a half of an hour since he woke up in this forest and all he’s been doing is walking around trying to find someone--hopefully Fermet--but to no avail.

At least the Malnosso gave him a jacket to wear, though it isn't doing him much good in the long run.

The very same strange men had also given him a book before he passed out then woke up in the forest and told him to keep it safe. Why? He isn’t sure, but he’s been carrying it with him ever since. Like it will protect him if he holds it close enough to him.

The crying continues for a minute before he forces himself to calm down a little, mumbling the same name he shouted earlier to himself.] Fermet... [He sniffles, takes a moment to rub his eyes then shuffles over to the journal. His face finally comes into view of the camera but he doesn’t know it’s turned on. The boy looks to be about six years old, his cheeks and nose are red, his eyes are glossy with tears and hold a look of fear in them.

His face doesn’t stay long on the feed as he shakily picks it up, dusts the snow off of it and closes it to hold it to his chest, which there is where the feed ends.

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A little later on in the day (towards later in the afternoon) anyone close to the plaza may spot a boy kneeling down in the snow. He isn’t making a snowman or snowballs or anything of the like. Instead, he’s pouring sugar and honey onto the snow. And then eating it straight off the ground. At least there's a good few inches of snow and it's not just sitting on dirt.

Snow is delicious, okay?]

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I can't say I've ever tried it myself, but I suppose it is the basic concept behind the snow cone. In which case, I begin to see the appeal.

Snow cone? [Now Layton you can't just mention snow desserts around Czes and then not explain them to him.]

Yes, it's shaved ice in a paper cone, topped with flavored sugar syrup. We can get supplies for it in the grocery store if you want to try it firsthand.

[Oh wow now that sounds good. Almost like sherbet! In his version of sherbet at least. His excitement at the thought of trying some actually shows through...

And he smiles]

I would very much like to try some...

[...]

... All right, the store is just around the corner. It should only take a moment.

[It's a good thing the plaza is so convenient. Their walk should be a short one, and not quite so awkward now that Czes has something to look forward to.]

Okay.

[Though he remains acting shy and his voice is still quiet, the smile remains unwavering and he doesn't look as scared now. Fermet would no doubt disapprove of his selfish desire for snowy desserts but he really can't help himself. They're delicious!]

[The store opens with a rush of warm air, and Layton takes a moment to remember where everything should be. He doesn't recall seeing any cones of the type they want, but he can think of a way to improvise... Hopefully Czes is following along since Layton will be walking off regardless, absorbed in his new task.]

[Czes definitely has no complains about the sudden warm air, in fact, it doesn't phase him past the first few seconds after they step inside the store. Mainly because he quickly becomes distracted by the magical lights that are on the ceiling and the shelves stocked with all sorts of different things. He can't say he's ever seen a place like this before!

Luckily he's not distracted enough to keep up with Layton. He follows him closely though his head continues to swing from side to side as he looks at everything in awe]

[The first order of business will be to get the flavoring. Layton leads them down the correct aisle and stops in front of a modest selection of flavored syrup. (Some bottles of honey are mixed into the bunch so he correctly reorganizes the lot in three ingenious moves, but really, no one will ever know or truly care.) After pondering over the labels for a moment, he consults Czes.]

Is there any flavor you'd like?

[Czes almost bumps into Layton when the man stops since he's so distracted but catches himself and flusters a bit. His attention briefly turns to the bottles with the colorful liquids inside, wondering to himself what they're for then looks back at Layton when he speaks]

Flavor?

Yes, to sweeten the snow. We have strawberry, grape, blueberry, lemon... [And a few more he doesn't bother to read.] You can pick one, or you can mix and match.

[OH. His eyes light up and he stares at the bottles again. Is that what these are for?]

...I like strawberries. [Anything fruity and sweet, to be honest] May I have that flavor?

Of course you may.

[So polite. Czes must have learned his manners from a proper lady or gentleman. Layton takes the bottle and then starts toward the other end of the aisle, thinking of what else they need.]

Come along. Oh, and if you see anything else you like, go ahead and bring it with you. Just remember to take in moderation.

[He was taught by the most gentlemenly men out there.

He nods and follows Layton, making sure to keep close while still taking a looking at all of the strange things on the shelves. He doesn't know what... pretty much any of this is so actually saying what he likes may be a challenge in itself but he'll try!!]

[Now for a cone... He heads for the disposable tableware, where, alas, there are no snow cones. But a styrofoam cup should do just as well, so he grabs one of those along with a spoon.

Next up: ice. As nice as the snow outside looks, he's going to bet against it passing any health regulations. He stops at the right freezer, where a high pile of bagged ice is visible through the glass door, and turns to hand Czes the cup and spoon.]

Would you hold these for me, please?

[He follows Layton just as he had before, his head turning from left to right to look at everything on the shelves. And, just like last time, he nearly bumps into Layton when he stops at the freezer.

...Why is it so cold over here?

Tilting to one side, he looks through the glass at the bags sitting there on the other side but is distracted when Layton hands him the cup and spoon, which he takes with a nod.]

[He opens the freezer door, reaching up for the top bag of ice. A few tugs and he has it. Mission accomplished, he nudges the door shut and moves on to the last stop: the ice shaver. But as he has no free hands, he nods toward it before looking at Czes.]

Could you pick up that contraption there?

[Czes blinks at first, looking from Layton to the shelf and, though it takes him a moment, spots what he thinks he's talking about.

With a quite "yes" he holds the cup and spoon in one hand and reaches out to wrap his arms around the ice shaver. He's got a good grip on it luckily but it looks like his hands are pretty full.]

[Good thing there's nothing else to foist on Czes, then. Satisfied, Layton heads for a table at the front of the store and places his items on it. With a smile and a gesture, he encourages Czes to do the same.]

[Anymore and Czes would drop a few things on accident!! Once they're at the table, he watches Layton then gladly places his own items on the table, albeit clumsily but he gets it up there!!]

[Good job, Czes! Work those eternally girly arms!! Layton unties the bag of ice and dumps a bit into the shaver, then does the predictable thing and shaves dat ice into the waiting cup. It takes a bit of elbow grease and a lot of obnoxiously loud grating, but he's able to fill the cup in no time. He pours some syrup in, spears it with the spoon, and then offers it all to Czes.]

Bon appetit.

[His arms are totes manry gtfo Layton.

As he makes the snow cone, Czes stands up on his tip toes, watching him as he does everything. He's never seen this kind of stuff actually made before, not even sherbet! It's always just handed to him already made. So it's interesting to say the least.

When he's done, he blinks and stands properly, taking the cup with both small hands then takes the spoon to eat a little. There's an instant smile on his face and he looks up at him]

It's delicious. [Eating more now]

Ha ha ha. I'm glad you enjoy it. Have you ever had ice cream, by any chance?

Ice cream? [He thinks it over briefly then shakes his head. Since ice cream was more of a delicacy back then, he was only able to get the second best thing which was sherbet, which even then he could only rarely eat real sherbet at parties if Fermet allowed it.

But of course he'd make due with the snow, sugar and honey substitute any day. His love for sherbet man.]

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