Episode 87

[spongetastic]

[Peter has decided to write; this whole thing has weirded him out and he doesn't trust his voice]

Those figures in the courtyard. I think I know one of them. I think that samurai is a friend of mine. I recognize the symbol on his sword.

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[heloise]

Which one is the samurai?

[spongetastic]

Oh. You don't know what a samurai looks like? I can introduce you.

[heloise]

Would you? I would like that.

[spongetastic]

I'm not sure he'll answer back, but it's worth a shot.

[heloise]

I should at least like to know what a samurai looks like.

Shall I meet you by the courtyard?

[spongetastic]

Sure. [he'll be out there trying to figure out if the samurai is Hiro or Adam]

[heloise]

[ And Lucrezia comes a few minutes later, feeling sheepish about not asking how to tell it was him. It could be a her for all she knows. She steps closer to the man staring at the figure. ]

Pardon. Are you waiting for someone?

[spongetastic]

[Peter turns and smiles at Lucrezia]

Sort of. I'm trying to make this guy take off his mask.

[heloise]

[ She chuckles in return, then turns to look at the samurai. What an outfit. ]

There are only two ways to make a man take off his volto: tempt him with the finest wine. Or a kiss.

Peter

[kungfuwitch]

[She recognizes his writing. Frowning softly she dictates back]

A friend? Are you okay?

Phoebe

[spongetastic]

I'm okay. I just wasn't expecting to see him.

Peter

[kungfuwitch]

It's so strange. Can they move or talk?

Phoebe

[spongetastic]

He hasn't moved much. I tried talking to him but he just stares at me. I don't think he's really there.

[whether it's Hiro or Adam, Peter's sure the person would acknowledge him]

Peter

[kungfuwitch]

Hmm. Why do you think they're here?

Phoebe

[spongetastic]

Guessing from all the lanterns, some kind of celebration.

... You want to come down and meet my friend?

Peter

[kungfuwitch]

That's what I figured, too. I'm just wondering what we're supposed to be celebrating. [she pauses] of course, it's pretty close to the Chinese New Year.

I'd love to. I'll be down in a few minutes.

Phoebe

[spongetastic]

Is it? I don't really know much about that.

I'll be waiting by the samurai.

[loisfuckinglane]

A friend from here, or from home?

[spongetastic]

From home. I'm pretty sure it's my friend Hiro Nakamura.

[loisfuckinglane]

Do you think that's... really him? You know...

[spongetastic]

NO, I think it's his spirit. Or something... He's dressed like a samurai.

[loisfuckinglane]

... Which I'm taking wasn't a normal occurrence?

[spongetastic]

No, but it seems like something he'd do.

[loisfuckinglane]

Sounds like he was a blast at parties.

[spongetastic]

[chuckles] Probably. He was so full of energy. Unfortunately we were never in a party scene together. Whenever we met, we had to do hero stuff.