they (or i guess me) put the music in the water and called it a day it sounds nice but it’s lying it’s not actually 12/8 it’s just 4/4 but it’s q little dancey tune

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 44

Vulcan! god of the forge!

Yukio: "Stocking--good work as well. I marked the answers you got wrong." stocking: thanks. 7_7; Yukio: "Hey, chin up--you'll get this in time." stocking: *she nods* Yukio: "For now, here's everyone's homework--and I will be in my office for the next hour." stocking: ... um, yu-*ahem*, mr okumura? you have a moment? Yukio: "Hmm? Sure, Stocking. What's up?" stocking: *looking around* im gonna assume you know about me being what i am? owo; Yukio: "..." *smiles, nods* "Hard not to, given family ties." stocking: right, haha ^^ well, about today's lesson, i think i have some familiar understanding with it. Yukio: "Oh, really? About Elementals, or Galatea?" stocking: the second one. Yukio: "Really? How are you familiar with the idea?" stocking: i guess, looking back, almost my whole life. i actually have a doll at home, a stuffed cat to be exact. Yukio: "Oh? And this doll..." stocking: a galatea, im assuming. from what my mom told me, she sealed the soul of a demon inside it. i guess she told her to watch over me...and she has. Yukio: ._. "Um...Has this demon ever given you problems?" stocking: not really. i think before dad found me, she was my guardian angel...as ironic as it sounds, haha ^^ Yukio: "...Huh. So, what is the degree of movement your doll is capable of?" stocking: she rarely does. Yukio: "Does she speak?" stocking: sometimes. Yukio: "Ah. Have you been able to keep her behaved?" stocking: yes. you can thank mom for that, haha! Yukio: *smiles* "That's good. If you were able to handle that demon, it may indicate your skills with other ones." stocking: thanks. Yukio: "Anything else you wanted to ask?" stocking: not really. i'll just be going now, wouldnt want to distract you from your work, haha. Yukio: *smiles* "Any time I'm in office hours, if you have a question, my door is always open." stocking: thanks. *goes back to the classroom* Shima: *trying to talk up Izumo* izumo: *not even listening* stocking:...wait, isnt rin in this class? shiemi: he is, but he's sick today. stocking: oh. Shima: "--and that's why I don't eat grapefruit anymore!" izumo: -_-; as much as i'd _looove_ to stay and listen to you yammer on about lord knows what, i actually have things to do, that are far more important. later. Shima: D: -elsewhere- Touma: "Welcome to the team." natsuna: great. tinker: welcome aboard! Jun: "..." *friendly smile...even as he looks askance at Touma* mitsuba: nice to meet yo- natsuna: *goes to pack her luggage* mitsuba: D8< hyakuya: additude much? C3 member: is the really risa's sister? Jun: "We can help you get acclimated, maybe with a short training exercise--" -door shut- C3 member: jeez... member 2: it makes ya wonder how much risa's death affected her... Touma: "..." Jun: "Well, give her time. If she wants to talk, she will." -elsewhere- Victor: "Darn...Need to sterilize this beaker." -elsewhere- Hibana: "How's it going?" gabriella: so close now. Hibana: *smiles...holds her hand* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "You seem to be coming along well with your...change of life. How are you, Reimi?" reimi: i'm doing fine. ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: "...Well, then...Maybe it is time that I...head elsewhere...?" reimi: if that's what you feel is best... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I don't want to leave...I just worry that if I stay in one place so long, I put people at risk. And I have no idea where I would go..." reimi:.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *reverts to fox form...sits next to Reimi* reimi:....looks like it might rain soon... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* "That...tends to happen around me." -elsewhere- Belkia: *in front of the hospital* o_o "...I can do this...I can do this..." naho: you got this! *thumbs up* Belkia: *gulps, clutches the fruit basket...heads up to the room...* "Um...Hi." ayami:.......*she stares at him* Belkia: "...I brought fruit." ayami:....thank you... Belkia: "..." *sits down* "...How does an apple sound?" ayami:.... naho:.....*hug* ayami: ?? naho: i thought that would help. Belkia: "...Um, yeah, Naho is good at hugging...Um..." *hugs Ayami* ayami: *teary eyed* i dont...deserve your kindness.... Belkia: "Just...It's just what people should do." ayami:....could you...take me home.....with you....? Belkia: .\\\\\. *looks at Naho* naho: uhhhh..... >->; Belkia: "...Maybe you can stop by for a visit...a short visit?" ayami: i wish i could....though i'll...have to go back...to the hospital...im staying at... Belkia: "...How long did they tell you to stay at the hospital? Maybe...we can help you get out." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *wearing bunny ears* "..." tsubaki: lost a bet? Shamrock: "...Yes. Damn Lavender...And I thought it may be something for Himawari." tsubaki: i see. lavender: ^w^ Higan: *photo snap* Shamrock: -___-;; himawari:....*faint smile* Higan: "D'aw...See? She's smiling." tsubaki: ^^ Shamrock: x\\\\\- "...Glad to see you smile, Himawari." lilac: zzzz..... *still asleep on the couch* Sakuya: *puts blanket over Lilac* Black Star: *cringe* "Ah! That peroxide..." otogiri: what have we learned? Black Star: "Watch where I leap...and be faster when crossing a rooftop." otogiri: -_-; honestly... you shouldnt be reckless. it's bothersome. Black Star: "If I wasn't reckless, how would I learn new skills?" *smiles* otogiri:...*sigh* there. *finishes bandaging his injuries* Black Star: *smiles* "Thanks, Doc! You are great at this stuff." otogiri: years of experience. Black Star: "It shows...Um...Ever consider working at a hospital?" otogiri:.....*silent* Black Star: "...Just an idea..." *looks away* -elsewhere- liz: *worried* stocking: im home! Patty: "H-Hey, Stocking..." liz: mind talking to kid? he's in one of his depressive moods again... Patty: *nods* Kid: *curled up in the corner of the bedroom* stocking: say no more. *she knocks on the door* kid? im home...sorry im late. Kid: "St-Stocking?" *weak smile* stocking:....*hug* i was out longer than i thought i would be. class ran late. Kid: *nods, hugs* "I-I know. I'm sorry...I missed you..." stocking: its ok...im here now. Kid: *holds onto her* "I'm glad...I...hope you had a good day." stocking: it was nice. Kid: *smiles* "That's all that matters..." *rests his head against her arm* stocking:....come on kiddo, lets get you to bed. Kid: *nods, yawns* "Okay..." stocking: i love you kid. dont forget it, ok? Kid: *smiles, kisses her cheek* "I love you, too...and I will never forget..." -the next day- Kid: *shifts in bed...* -elsewhere- shinra: happy birthday rel! Relan: .\\\\\. "Th-Th-Th-Th-Thank you..." iris: we got you cake! mikami: enjoy. ^^ Relan: TT___TT "Thank you all...This cake looks *sniff* delicious..." shinra: ^^ Relan: *tries some of the cake...* "...Mmm! Delicious!" -elsewhere- Yohei: *holding up a burnt waffle* "..." chie: aww. Yohei: "That didn't turn out like I wanted--" Kepuri: "That is why you need my new invention: WAFFLE MACHINE!" *holds up a Frankenstein's monster device* mana: i believe its called 'the toaster'. -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Good morning." naho: zzzzzzz..... Sakuya: "??? ..." *hugs Naho* naho: u///u Sakuya: "Need five more minutes?" naho: *nod* Sakuya: "Okay. I'll be here..." -elsewhere- Lawless: "Just five more minutes..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Good morning!" fang-hua: *yawn* Tsukiyo: "Sleep well?" fang-hua: yeah. Tsukiyo: "That's good...Ready to eat?" -later, elsewhere- Kid: *doing sit-ups* liz: *timing him* Kid: *continues until--* "URK!" o___O "Cramp!" liz: easy there! Kid: *eases himself to lie back down* "Darn...Over-exerted myself..." liz:..... Kid: *steadies his breath* "I-I'm fine...I think I have to stop there, though..." stocking: ......*soft hug* Kid: Q~Q *soft hug* stocking:....its ok kid, just let it out.... Kid: "...Ow...My back hurts..." stocking: do you need a nurse? Kid: "I think I just need to lie down..." stocking: did you want to stay home for today? Kid: *nods* stocking: ok. Kid: *whimpers, as he sits up and tries to hobble to his room* stocking: *supports him* should i give you a back rub? Kid: "...I would feel better with one..." stocking: ok. -and so- stocking: *rubbing his back* how is that? Kid: "Hmm...Better. It hurts more to the left..." stocking: *rub rub* Kid: =\\\= "Right there...Thank you." stocking: no problem... Kid: "...You are so kind..." stocking: d'aww... Kid: "I wish I could repay you..." stocking: maybe one day. Kid: "..." *sad frown* stocking:....*kiss* Kid: *small sob, as he kisses back* stocking: kid? are you ok? Kid: "I-I'm scared. I don't want to disappoint anyone..." stocking: *pets his head* Kid: "I'm sorry..." *whimper* stocking: it's ok. we're all here for you... Kid: *nods, crying* stocking:...*holds him close to her chest* Kid: *holds onto her, crying but his breathing calming down* stocking: i love you. Kid: "I-I love you, too..." stocking: *rubs his back* Kid: "Mmm..." *his breathing slows down, as he closes his eyes* stocking: *soft smile* Kid: "Zzz..." stocking:.... Kid: *asleep, small talk in his sleep...* "I love you...I want to m...m..." stocking: ? Kid: "...ma...zzz..." stocking:....*small smile and kisses his forehead* Kid: *smiles in his sleep, rests more comfortably* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, curled up in the corner* Mr. Tsubaki: *sigh* "So lonely..." -elsewhere- Belkia: "Well, here we are..." naho: and here would be....? Belkia: "The best magic shop in the city! I need some new tricks, so..." naho: ah. Belkia: *goes inside, gasps* "Look! The cut-a-lady-in-half box!" *rubs the outside* "Such sheen..." -elsewhere- Higan: "How does this look?" *holds up a painting* tsubaki: it looks wonderful. ^^ Higan: "Thank you. I tried my best to match the colors." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Oh, hello, Mio." mio: sup Jacqueline: "How has your day been?" mio: good. Jacqueline: *nods* "I was about to bake some banana bread. Would you like some?" mio: *shrug* Jacqueline: "Well, it should be tasty--I've been working on this recipe for some time..." -elsewhere- Victor: "Good day, Maki!" maki: heyo. Victor: "How is today going?" *he's holding a box* maki: good. what's in the box? Victor: "Oh, some supplies, equipment, office supplies..." *there is an action figure poking out of the top* maki:...i see. Victor: *notices his action figure--blushes, hides it, smiles again* "Yep...Just slowly getting my work-station put together...Heh." maki: ah. Victor: "What are you up to? Training?" maki: yep Victor: "...Nozomi ever train with you?" nozomi: not really. the commander, tamaki, and shinra have though. Victor: "Huh. How did Tamaki and Shinra do?" -elsewhere- Johannes: "Hi, Doctor Fire!" itou: yo! Johannes: "How's it going?" *he's holding a notepad* itou: doing well. just got some spare parts. Johannes: "Ooooo...What are they for?" itou: fixing the generator where im staying, and i need to fix up a few joints on my mech suit. Johannes: *shiny eyes* "...Mechsuit? Is it here?" itou: not here, but it is at an associate's house. Johannes: "Neat...I'd love to see it some time." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Happy to see you recovered, Reimi." reimi: im glad too. Benimaru: *nods* "...You do look a bit pale, though. Sunlight may help replenish your Vitamin D." reimi: it feels tingly when i go out. ^^; Benimaru: "...Maybe you should ask your kitsune doctor for an ointment for that." reimi: maybe, haha ^^ Benimaru: "...May I ask for advice?" reimi: 'bout what? Benimaru: "Is Kirei allergic to any flowers?" reimi: i dont think she is.... *griiiiin* Benimaru: -\\\\- "Thank you. I know what to get now." -elsewhere- Jun: "How are you, Natsuna?" natsuna: just fine. Jun: "If you ever need help with this new work, just let us know--we want to help." -elsewhere- Lawless: *in a bubble bath, with a rubber ducky* =w= licht: he's been in there for half an hour. Guildenstern: *knocks on the door* "You've been in there long enough--some of us need the bathroom as well." Lawless: *looks at his fingers* "...My fingers aren't prune-y yet!" licht: *kicks down the door* out of the tub. now. Lawless: o\\\\\o "Eek!" *covers his chest with his hands* "No! Get out!" licht: *grabs him and tosses him out of the bathroom* Lawless: *flies by, with soap suds covering him* o\\\\\o "So embarrassing--!" *CRASH* romina: ow. *wince* kranz: *tackle'd* oof! what on earth?! Lawless: "...Ah, crap, I'm naked..." *puts on his glasses* "Ah, that's better!" -w- julian:....*facepalm* Lawless: "Well, I'm going to towel off now. Remember to flush when you're done, Guildenstern." Guildenstern: -_-;;; "Put on pants..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *holds up a pair of cat ears* shinra: let me guess, tamaki? Arthur: "How did you know?" *looks over them* shinra: i just have a hunch. Arthur: "..." -\\\\- "So cute in them..." shinra:....you got it bad. Arthur: "Yes, I do...She is so beautiful, elegant, always lands on her feet--" -CRASH- tamaki: ow! *she fell face first* Arthur: "It's like I can hear her sweet voice next to me..." shinra:... -_-; Arthur: *then spots Tamaki* "Oh! Let me help you up..." tamaki: thanks.... Arthur: "Anytime, m'lady..." *helps her to her feet, still holding her hand...* tamaki:..um...you can let go you know. Arthur: "...!!! Oh, right!" *lets go...still holding the cat ears* tamaki: those for me? Arthur: o\\\\\o "...Do you like them?" tamaki: *she puts them on him*... shinra: *snerk* that's a good look for you, boyle! Arthur: o\\\o "Sh-Shut up, Shinra..." *looks at Tamaki* "Um...Do you like them on me?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *all patched up, playing a video game* "Come on, blue shell..." sayaka: hmmm you got this! Black Star: *heading towards the finishing line* "I AM...NUMBER ONE!!!" sayaka: aw. -he won- Black Star: "WOO! Yeah! Another victory for the great and powerful Black Star!" tsubaki: ^^; Sakuya: *unenthused* "Ha-zah." *throws up confetti* kilik: thanks for having us over. tsubaki: it's not a problem. Black Star: "Yeah, good to see you! How has this week been?" sayaka: good fore the most part. i think i may finally have that creepy doctor off my back! Black Star: "Jeez, that guy is still following you?" Sakuya: "Want us to tell him to back off?" sayaka: actually, and fingers crossed, i think he found himself a girlfriend his age! HUZZAH! Sakuya: "...Kind gross idea, but congrats on avoiding him." naho: yeah, that guy was weiiiiird. otogiri:......................... Black Star: *notices Otogiri* "???" otogiri:... nothing. Black Star: "...Hey, Otogiri? Want to play?" otogiri: im fine. Black Star: "...Okay." -the door opens- naho: we're hooome~! Belkia: "Papa's got a brand new bag of tricks!" otogiri: thrilling. Sakuya: *waves at Naho...perplexed by Belkia* -minutes later- liz: we're here! tsubaki: hey guys! stocking: *siiiigh* hey. Sakuya: "Hey, all...Yo, Stocking? You okay--" Belkia: *pushes Sakuya away* :3 stocking:..... -___________________________________-; naho: sakuya!... D8< WHAT THE FUZZ, BELBEL?! Sakuya: *just lying on the floor* |: Belkia: "I have a new magic trick!" *holds out a rose to Stocking* stocking:.....oi! old geezer, you have a lighter? Higan: “Yeah I-....darn, where did it go? I just had it a moment ago...” lavender: here. Higan: “Thanks Lav.” ^^ *hands the lighter to Stocking* "Please make it quick." Belkia: :3 "Nya?" ^^; stocking:... *sets the rose on fire* *returns the lighter to higan* here. Higan: "Thanks." ^^ Belkia: "..." *smirks* "All part of the trick, my dear..." stocking: eh? *POOF* stocking: WHAT THE FU- *The rose is replaced with...a lollipop* Belkia: "For you, Sugar Princess." stocking:......ok, first of all, how dare you. Belkia: :3 "Eh?" Sakuya: "...Well, you better hide, Bel." -POW- Belkia: *REJECTED* D: *knocked to the floor* stocking: knowing you, you probably put some weird drug in it. Belkia: "N-No drugs...I'm a vampire, not evil..." stocking: ..... *glaaaare* Belkia: D: *scampers behind Naho* "PROTECT ME!" naho: >n< Sakuya: *chop* "Stop using Naho as a human shield. I'm sorry, Stocking--just ignore him..." Belkia: "OUCH! That's my ear, Sakuya!" stocking: it's fine. Kid: *standing back, fuming, an aura around him* Belkia: o_____o;;;; "I have to go make tinkle now..." *runs* stocking:.... *sigh* sorry kid. *hugs* Kid: -\\\\- Black Star: "...Yeah, so, how are you all doing?" Patty: "I have a wart!" *holds up her finger at Black Star's face* Black Star: "...Okay." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...For you." kirei: ah.. *blush* thank you, benimaru. Benimaru: "..." *nods* -\\\- "I-I hope you...like...the plants you currently hold in your hands..." kirei: ^^ i do. *kisses his cheek* Benimaru: -\\\\\- "I...have a strong amount of love towards you..." kirei: *smile* i love you too. Benimaru: "..." *holds her other hand* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *sad face* reimi: jealous? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* TT_TT "I miss her..." reimi:...that girl? Mr. Tsubaki: "My Blossom...Tsubaki Nakatsukasa..." reimi: ...maybe you could visit her? Mr. Tsubaki: "...And my family...How do I face them after leaving them behind...?" reimi: ..... Mr. Tsubaki: "I couldn't bring them into my...what I was doing...and I left them in her care...They must hate me." reimi: you dont know that. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I'm afraid to find out..." reimi: knowledge is power over fear! Mr. Tsubaki: *surprised* "Oh! Um...Yes, that is true..." *sighs* "Maybe I can...try...tomorrow..." reimi: do your best. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* "Okay...I...will go tomorrow...I need to steel my nerves..." -elsewhere- Burns: "Line up." -soldiers in line- pearl: *gulp* dia: ... ruby: OuO; Karim: *stoic* foien: ? Burns: "After our last five responses to emergencies, I think you all have gotten soft...slow...weak. Therefore, we're running additional drills." dia: understood. ruby: even the sisters? OuO Burns: "Every. One." Karim: -_- pearl:....oh. Burns: "We begin with jumping jacks. I will lead..." *pulls off his jacket--and is now standing shirtless* dia: *unphased* -a few soldiers are like 'WOOOOOAH'- Karim: -_______- foien: *has his shirt of as well* Karim: "...Why are you--?" foien: what? it's warm out. Karim: "...True enough. But in a fire drill, you won't get to strip in the middle of a real-life situation." dia: unless your name is tamaki kotatsu. Burns: "..." *snort* "BEGIN. JUMPING. JACKS!" -elsewhere- Hibana: Q____Q gabriella: she's so precious. -a child size being is in the tube- Hibana: *nods* "I never thought I would love something so much..." *holds Gabriella's hands* gabriella:....*tearful smile* Hibana: *nuzzle* -morning- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: morning kiddo~<3 Kid: *smiles* "Good morning...Feel better?" stocking: much. you~? Kid: "Quite..." *smooch on her cheek* -later- Kid: "What are your plans today?" stocking: maybe take it easy today. Kid: "Oh? Sounds like you are progressing with the exams." stocking: *she nods* the next exam will be later on. Kid: "Would you like to go out?" -elsewhere- tsubaki:...... Shamrock: "??? Tsubaki?" tsubaki: yes? Shamrock: "Sorry, you seemed lost in thought. I was asking whether you wanted tea." tsubaki: y-yes.... Shamrock: *makes some...* "...Really pouring outside..." *Someone is outside...listening...* tsubaki: it sure is... Shamrock: "...Rain tends to make me gloomy...Reminds me of...of..." tsubaki: *she nods and pats his back* its ok. Shamrock: "..." *nods, reaches for her hand* "I miss him...We all miss him..." tsubaki:....so do i.... Shamrock: "..." *bites his lip, nods* "I wish he was here..." tsubaki:...*she nods* Shamrock: "...He didn't get to see Himawari returned to us...Or how happy Naho is...Or how safe everyone is...It's not fair..." Mr. Tsubaki: *outside, in fox form, listening* Q~Q lavender: hey, he'll be back when he's done with whatever he's doin. Higan: *nods* "He did what he knew was best for us...He knows we can hold out just a bit longer..." lilac:.... naho: yeah, we're not gonna give up on him just yet! Sakuya: "Yeah. If he's going to be strong enough to be away from us, to handle whatever on his own, then we can handle this together." Mr. Tsubaki: TT~TT tsubaki: *she smiles* right. Mr. Tsubaki: *whimper...his paw along the window...* tsubaki: ?? lavender: what's up? tsubaki: i thought i heard something... Mr. Tsubaki: *ducks...* *A paw print is along the window...disrupting the pattern of raindrops* *A paw print* tsubaki:....i'm going to go check it out. Mr. Tsubaki: o___O *hiding in bushes...but shaking so much that the bushes shake* tsubaki: *opens the door and looks around* Mr. Tsubaki: *huddles close to the wet ground, trying not to make a sound* tsubaki:........*she closes the door* Mr. Tsubaki: *slinks away...pawprints on the mud after him* Shamrock: "Anything?" tsubaki:....i think it was just a squirrel. Sakuya: "Huh...In this rain? That's rough." tsubaki: poor thing... Higan: "..." *sighs* "Maybe put out a bird feeder for squirrels?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *soaked, in human form, returned to Asakusa* T_T reimi: ah! you're drenched! you'll catch a cold! Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm f-fine. I just need to--to--AH-CHOO!" reimi: ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "...Could you bring me a towel?" -and so- Mr. Tsubaki: *sitting in bathtub* =_= "...So warm..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Stupid rain..." -elsewhere- Tool: "Aw, what a colorful outfit, Io." ^^ io: hehe! saki: ^^; Tool: *snaps a pic* "Good selection." -elsewhere- Lawless: "Let's see how he likes having his bathroom time interrupted..." licht: *singing in the shower* Lawless: *readies his phone, and...picks the lock, enters quickly into the bathroom...filming...* *smirks* licht: *still singing in the shower* Lawless: ("Oh, this is great: beautiful voice and naked Licht...I mean, what?") *keeps filming* licht: *still singing* Lawless: ("This is going to be such great blackmail...and that song will be great to listen to...and tonight I can watch this anD OH MY GOD WHAT--") licht: *hasnt noticed him yet* Lawless: *glances down* o\\\\\o "Holy shit, that's impressive." licht: did you need something, hyde? Lawless: "...That dick?" -he got wrecked- Lawless: *smashed against the floor...the bathroom rug over him to hide the body* licht: -_-; Lawless: ("Thank goodness the video was backing up to the cloud...Now, I just play dead...") -elsewhere- Karim: "...I think everyone's muscles are still aching." pearl: TT.TT Burns: "And what do you do when you have an emergency back-to-back?" *sigh* "Fine. We'll skip drills today. But everyone must be in attendance for dinner--to keep moving and fed." foien: .... Burns: *nods, turns away* Karim: "...Pearl? May Foien and I get you anything?" foien: is it possible for me to get the evening off? i was hoping to make plans. pearl: wa...water..please.... Karim: "...I would clear it with the Commander. I imagine he would want you here, but maybe he can be convinced..." *smiles at Pearl* "Water it is. Be right back..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *in cat ears and a cat tail...* shinra: lost a bet. tamaki: yes. yes he did. Arthur: "...I will be the first Cat Knight Warrior." *dramatic pose...with a kitten paw pose* "Meow." shinra:...*cracks up* Arthur: -\\\\- "You just wish you looked as good as I did...and at least I didn't have to wear the _other_ parts of the outfit..." tamaki: dont tempt me. Arthur: o\\\\o "B-But you would look better in it..." tamaki:...*drags him into the other room* shinra: yikes. Arthur: o\\\\\\\o "Oh no..." -elsewhere- Kid: "Catch it, Shiori!" shiori: ah! *caught the ball* Kid: "Yay! Toss it to Stocking!" -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Cute dress, Nea." nea: thanks~ Shinoda: *adjusting his suit* Kepuri: "??? Dressed up for an occasion?" nea: just enjoying a date~<3 Shinoda: "Don't wait up~" Kepuri: -_-;; "Not planning too..." akaderu: -_-; Kepuri: "Wasn't planning to stay up for you..." *looks at Akaderu* "Been a while since our last date night." akaderu: yeah...maybe...you'd like to see a movie tonight? 7///7 Kepuri: *smiles* "That'd be great. Any genre you had in mind?" -elsewhere- Gopher: "Would you like a cupcake?" kotone: *nom* Gopher: -w- "Tasty?" kotone:... ^^ Gopher: "That's good." -elsewhere- Wes: *looking outside the window* soul: looking for something? Wes: "Nothing in particular. Just looking at the clouds...Pretty overcast." -at the hospital- ayami:...... Belkia: "Knock knock?" ayami: *she glances at the door, smiling a bit* Belkia: *small smile* "How are you holding up?" ayami:....feeling....better now... Belkia: *nods, pulls up a chair next to her* "That's good...They treating you well here?" ayami:....*nod* Belkia: "..." *reaches for her hand* ayami: *blush* Belkia: "You'll be out of here in no time...and you'll feel better soon. I'm counting on that." ayami: t...thank you. Belkia: *small smile, pats her hand* "Anything you want me to pick up for you?" -elsewhere- Arthur: o\\\\\o shinra: *snickering* Arthur: *trying to cover himself* "T-Tamaki!" tamaki: *snapping pics* isnt payback a bitch? Arthur: Q~Q "Wh-Why me?! I just thought you'd like this outfit!" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *small smile* "I feel better now..." reimi: that's good to hear. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "...I would like you to meet them, some day..." reimi: maybe someday. Mr. Tsubaki: "Yes...I suppose I should return to work..." -elsewhere- Shinoda: "This is nice..." -elsewhere- Victor: *humming* -elsewhere, on a train somewhere- Spirit: "Looking forward to this?" sachiko: *nods* yeah. Spirit: *smiles* "I hope it is a good visit..." sachiko: yeah, it'll be good to get a nice vacation. Spirit: "Plenty to do in the area, a departure from Death City..." ???: mr albarn? Spirit: "??? Oh! Stocking!" sachiko: hey kiddos. heading our way? stocking: as a matter of fact, yeah. Kid: "A vacation, following Stocking's work on entrance tests." sachiko: how nice. where you two heading? Kid: "An inn in the countryside." *holds Stocking's hand* sachiko: is it the Halliger Hotel? stocking: actually, yes, yes it is. sachiko: same here! Spirit: "Huh--quite a coincidence! It looks like a really nice inn." Kid: *nods* "I thought the exterior was almost symmetrical." sachiko: ^^; stocking: a long way from the station though. lets hope it doesnt rain. -and so- stocking: i just had to speak up. -_-; Kid: ^^; "It...has to be a coincidence." Spirit: -_- sachiko: well, we're here now. Kid: *passes out umbrellas* "Do we want to risk walking to the inn, or try for a cab?" -and so, arriving at the inn- Kid: *shiny eyes* '"So cozy..." sachiko: it has a really homey feel to it. Spirit: *nods* "Good view of the surrounding area. And the meals advertised sounded delicious." -inside, it has a very country home feel, and a lone worker is at the desk- worker: ah! Spirit: "!!!" Kid: "...Um... 'Ah'-llo?" worker: oh...s-sorry, you just startled me is all... stocking: *chuckles at kid's joke* Kid: *nods* "We have reservations for this inn. One is in the name of Death and Pheles." worker: ah, i see. you'll be on the 2nd floor in room 208. the 1st floor is currently under renovations. Spirit: "And the reservation for Albarn?" Kid: ("Renovations?") worker: yes, you'll be in 211. Spirit: "Thank you." *smiles, as he hands a keycard to Sachiko* -elsewhere- Kepuri: *cuddle* =w= akaderu: this is nice. Kepuri: "Very...Good idea." *holds his hand* akaderu:...*smiles* Kepuri: *rubs his hand* "So strong..." akaderu:.... *bluuuush* Kepuri: *chuckles* "You turn as red as the food you eat." *smooch* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Kim, on your left!" kim: HYAH! monster: *SCREECH* Jacqueline: "Fire!" *flame blasts out* kim: hasta la vista, mother fucker. -KO- -the monster goes down, and a soul is left- kim: hell yeah! how many does that put us now? Jacqueline: "Past 90, I think..." kim: getting close now... Jacqueline: *takes in the soul, then reverts to human form, smiles* "Good work." kim: couldn't have done it without you. *pats her back* Jacqueline: *blush* "Th-Thanks...Um...I guess we better get home..." -elsewhere- Relan: [lol. had to be embarrassing] shinra: [no kidding XD truly arthur's shining moment.] Relan: [didn't know a 'shining knight' could do it without any armor. or a stitch of clothing] shinra: [XD XD XD] iris: [^^] Relan: [hee hee. hey, u see the new vine of buttons?] iris: [yep! so cute!] Relan: [thanx! how does this week look for u? still going to that volcano person's workshop?] shinra: [tbd. but for the most part, alls good] Relan: [stay safe, you two. i heard crazy stories about that person] shinra: [can and will do.] Relan: [love u both] -elsewhere- Lawless: *looking around...looks at his new phone...* romina: hey. Lawless: "!!! Um...H-Hey?" romina: ya'll doin alright? y' been on edge lately... Lawless: "Just...thinking about things. Desires, hopes, dreams. The future..." romina: ah. i see. anythin in particular? Lawless: "...Relationships?" .\\\. romina: ah... got yer eye on a special somebody~? Lawless: "Some...bod...ies..." romina: go on? Lawless: "...Maybe...Someone I've worked with for a long time? And someone who has a lot in common with him? And someone else that...reminds me of someone I used to know?" .\\\\\\\\\\. romina: oh? Lawless: "...Licht...Soul..." romina: ...ok the first one was obvious, but the second one is a surprise. Lawless: .\\\\\. "D-Don't tell anyone...This is embarrassing." romina: i do solemnly swear i wont tell a soul. Lawless: "Thank you..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *looking out the window...* "The rain..." naho: it's really coming down... Higan: "Where else would it go?" naho:......... -______- boo. lavender: *snerk* Higan: ^^ Shamrock: "...Best bring in some of the plants before the rain ruins them...Lavender, can you check on Himawari?" lavender: right. Shamrock: *puts on a parka, steps outside, brings in a few plants* "Wonder why the heavens opened up like this now..." lavender: you can just say 'its sure raining a lot'....like a normal person would. Shamrock: x_-; "I'm trying to describe the emotions this downpour fills inside of me." Higan: "Like a work of art...in words..." *already completed a painting of the rain outside* naho: ...... -.-; Shamrock: "...Show off." Higan: "Yes, I am." Shamrock: x_-;;;; "I'll make tea..." *spots Himawari* "Oh..." *wave* himawari:...*tiny smile* Shamrock: *smiles* "I got some ginger tea...Would you like some?" himawari:...*nods* Shamrock: "Coming up for everyone..." Higan: "And bring out the fancy cookies." -and so- tsubaki: we're home! Black Star: *shakes rain off his hair* "Man, came down hard...How's everyone doing?" naho: doing good! Shamrock: *nods* "Tea? Cookies?" Black Star: *takes five cookies* "Already on that!" tsubaki: some tea would be nice. Shamrock: *pours some for both Tsubaki and Black Star* "Here you are." tsubaki: thank you. ^^ Black Star: *sips* "Hmm...A little spicy." Kid: Higan: "Some of us like it spicy." *eyebrow wiggle* lavender: 7w7 naho: EWWWW GROSS OLD MAN! Higan: "What? I meant the ginger...Lavender likes it spicy, too. Very tasty." naho:...oh. OwO;;; nevermiiiind....*slumps in her seat* otogiri: on the subject of speaking without thinking it through, belkia still isnt home ye- Sakuya: *pats Naho's back* *DOOR BREAKS OPEN* Belkia: "We're here!" Black Star: D:< "NOT ANOTHER DOOR!" otogiri:...'we'? Belkia: "Come on in! They don't bite...usually." ayami:....h-hello.... tsubaki: o-o naho: !!! otogiri:....please tell me this is some joke. Belkia: "What? She was locked in the hospital so long, I thought she could stretch out her legs for a walk over here...I mean, walking from the hospital to the taxi, then here...By the way, Tsu, I need money for the taxi." otogiri:....excuse me a moment. *she goes to her room....and screams* naho: O_O lavender: holy shit. ayami: >~< tsubaki: ._.; lilac: Q_Q -elsewhere- metsu: ?! Jeje: "...The shit?" Johannes: "!!!" Q~Q "...Big sis?" metsu: ??? Johannes: "..." *crying* "WhY AM i crYING SO muuuuuuCH?!" metsu: !! ... *pap pap* Jeje: "There, there..." metsu:.... Johannes: *clutches Jeje* "Wh-Wh-What is happening? Why do I feel--feel--..." *collapses* metsu:...we should get him to an exam table to sleep. -in asakusa- Mr. Tsubaki: "...A disturbance..." reimi: in the force? Mr. Tsubaki: "Hmm? No, not in the Fire Force--among my subclasses." reimi: gotcha Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *gulps* "They must be...in trouble..." reimi: GO CHECK ON THEM! -at the house- otogiri: ok....im good.... Belkia: O_______________________________O Black Star: ._. "You sure?" otogiri:...yes.....*drinks tea straight from the kettle* Shamrock: "Um, excuse me, but that is unsanitary--" ayami: *hiding behind belkia* s-scary.... otogiri: *calm glare* Belkia: *pats Ayami's shoulder* "Sh-She's fine...once you get to know her..." *nervous smile at everyone* ("...What the fuck, man?") lavender: that's great and all....but what are we gonna do about the girl you just kidnapped from a hospital? Belkia: " 'Kidnapped'? That's such a harsh word. I just...took her out for a temporary leave?" otogiri: and that makes it _better_? Belkia: "...Yes? I left a note back at the hospital from her doctor--" otogiri: oh no. -at the hospital- doctor: O___O what the dickens?! NOTE: "Please excuse Ayami. I took her out for the day to get fresh air, Vitamin D, those fish oil capsules. Signed: Dr. David Copperfield, MD Esquire" doctor:...WHO THE F*CK IS DAVID COPPERFIELD?! Nurse: "Oh! That hunky magician? He's so hot!" doctor:...what? -at the house- Belkia: "So, that's Tsubaki--our mommy. And that's Black Star--the new dad we don't really like. And that's Shamrock--the dad who is pissy. And that's Higan--the cool dad." Black Star: *glare* Shamrock: x_-; Higan: “Aw, I’m flattered.” ayami: ... tsubaki: ^^ ayami: who are...t-the others? Belkia: "The dyspeptic one is Sakuya, the tiny one is Naho, the thin one is Lilac, the sexy one is Lavender, and the quiet one is Otogiri." Sakuya: "...Who the hell you calling 'dyspeptic'?" lavender: damn right. naho: eh? lilac: i-is that...bad? otogiri:....... ayami: it's....nice to...meet you all. himawari:....?? Belkia: "...Oh! Duh! Himawari! Say hi to Ayami! You two will have a lot to talk about!" himawari:...h...hello.... ayami: h-hi.... -mass sweatdrop- Belkia: "...See? One whole word. PROGRESS!" Shamrock: *already by Belkia's side* "May I speak with you?" Belkia: "Hey, how did you--" Shamrock: *pulls Belkia by the ear to the kitchen* Belkia: "OW OW OW OW OW!" ayami: ahh! p-please dont hurt him! Shamrock: *smiles politely* "No problem. 'Daddy' just has to teach Belkia some manners..." *tug* "Like not making fun of Himawari..." Belkia: o_o; "...OoooooOOOOooooo...You like her, huh?" naho: *sweats* Shamrock: o\\\\\o Black Star: "..." *face-palm* himawari: ?? Shamrock: O\\\\\\O;;; "..." *lets go of Belkia's ear, dropping Belkia on the floor* "...I have to dry the ice cubes, excuse me." *turns--and walks into the wall* "...Ow." lilac:.....?????? Belkia: "...Ayamin? Could you help me up?" Shamrock: "...If I just stand here, maybe everyone will go away..." ayami: *lifts him up* Belkia: -\\\\- "My ear hurts..." ayami: *kisses his earlobe* Belkia: o\\\\\o "...I don't know how to feel about any of that." lavender: dang, she doesnt hold back! Sakuya: "No kidding." -_- naho: daaaang! tsubaki: oh goodness... Black Star: "...Get a room." Belkia: o\\\\\\\\\o ayami: oh my....doing _that_...with belkia-sama.... ahh...i dont know if my heart can handle it! <3 >///////< Belkia: o\\\\\\\o "...I AM FEELING CONFLICTED!" Shamrock: "WOULD YOU JUST RETURN HER TO THE HOSPITAL?!" Belkia: "I WILL WHEN YOU ADMIT HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT HIMAWARI!" Shamrock: D: lavender: oh this is getting good. Higan: *passes popcorn* Sakuya: -____- "..." *takes some popcorn* Black Star: *fuming* "Tsubaki...Negotiate, please." tsubaki: now now, lets calm down you two. naho: CHILL OUT! *CHOP* tsubaki: O.O; Belkia and Shamrock: *collapsed unconscious on the floor* Black Star: "..." *pats Naho's shoulder* "Great work!" *thumbs up* naho: ^o^ *high five* lilac:....*pokes shamrock* um..... ayami: Q~Q *holding belkia* Higan: *sigh* "I'll get Shamrock in bed. Himawari, mind watching him until he wakes up?" himawari:...i'll...do that. naho: aww...he sleeps like a little baby... Shamrock: *small breathing...* "Zzz..." Black Star: "Um...Do we let Ayami stay over, or return her to the hospital?" Higan: "Ah, let her stay the night. What problem could she cause?" -and so- Belkia: "Mmmm..." *blinks his eyes* "Where am I?" ayami: zzz.... Belkia: "...!!!" O________O ("WHAT JUST HAPPENED?") ayami: *hugging his arm close* mmn... Belkia: "...Um...You awake?" ayami: *opens eyes* Belkia: "...Um...Hello. You are...here...with me." ayami:...*hug* Belkia: o\\\\\o "Um...Are you okay?" ayami:....*nods* Belkia: "..." *lifts up the blanket* -she's still in her hospital clothes- Belkia: "...Um...Are you warm enough?" ayami: i...am now.... Belkia: "...Those clothes don't look very warm." ayami:...*lifts his shirt and rubs against his chest* s...so muscular.... Belkia: o\\\\o "Th-Thanks? I do try to keep fit..." -elsewhere- Kid: "Comfy beds..." stocking: yeah. this is nice. Kid: *smiles* "I can't wait to try the breakfast..." stocking: same here. *laying down* Kid: *hugs her* stocking: mmm~<3 Kid: *kiss on the cheek* stocking: U///U Kid: *closes his eyes* "I have wanted...this break for so long..." stocking: yeah. its nice. just the two of us~<3 *drags a finger up his chest* Kid: *shiver* "Y-Yes, it is..." *lets out a soft moan* stocking: oh~ getting turned on~? Kid: *small smirk* "It's hard _not_ to be when I'm with you..." stocking: oh you sly dog~ *kiss* Kid: *smooch...holds her hips* -elsewhere- Arthur: *pouts* nozomi: ?? Arthur: "Stupid outfit...Stupid Shinra..." nozomi: what happened? Arthur: =\\\\\= "I wanted to surprise her...and I was the one in the outfit instead." nozomi:..oh. Arthur: *nods* "Embarrassing..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *arrives outside Tsubaki's house...* tsubaki: *still awake after everyone else went to bed* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *approaches the window* tsubaki:...!! Mr. Tsubaki: ._.;;; *paws at the window* tsubaki: *opens the door* Mr. Tsubaki: *enters, wiping his paws and shaking off some water...looks up at her* "...Hello." tsubaki:....*weak smile* Mr. Tsubaki: "...Tsubaki...Are they okay?" tsubaki: yes....they're asleep right now... Mr. Tsubaki: *sigh of relief, before he starts panting* "Th-thank goodness...I ran as fast as I could, sensing something was wrong...with...them..." *collapses* tsubaki: !!! Mr. Tsubaki: "So tired...My legs..." tsubaki: *picks him up and lets him rest on the couch* Mr. Tsubaki: *calms down, breathes a bit better* "Th-Thank you...This is a comfy couch..." tsubaki: *she smiles* Mr. Tsubaki: "Are you sure they are okay? Otogiri? Naho? Sakuya?" tsubaki: yes. -she explains what happened- Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh, my...W-Why was Otogiri so upset? And Belkia and Shamrock?" tsubaki: well, lets say belkia brought home a gift from the hospital. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: *tilts his fox head* "...Not another dead bird?" tsubaki: no.... -she explains the situation with ayami- Mr. Tsubaki: o_O "...Belkia is going to expose us all..." tsubaki: i'm trying my hardest to keep everything under control...but it does get hard...still, i have to try. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I didn't mean it like that...I-I'm sorry. I know you are doing your best..." tsubaki:....*she smiles* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *resumes human form...lays a hand over hers* "I'm sorry I am not here..." tsubaki:...*awkward hug* Mr. Tsubaki: .\\\\. *awkward hug* "...Thank you..." *pat pat* tsubaki:...... Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *looks at her...gulps...nervously smiles* tsubaki:...*tiny smile* Mr. Tsubaki: *leans in closer...* tsubaki: ah- Mr. Tsubaki: *tiny smooch* tsubaki: *flustered* Mr. Tsubaki: .\\\\. "S-S-Sorry...Heh." *nervous smile* tsubaki: .////////. Mr. Tsubaki: "...W-Was I...bad?" tsubaki: no. not at all! Mr. Tsubaki: *sheepish* "Th-Thank you...You were great...Your lips are soft..." tsubaki: *flustered* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *puts an arm around her shoulder...* tsubaki: ah... Mr. Tsubaki: "Is this...okay?" tsubaki:....in other circumstances, it would be... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods, pulls back his arm...inches away from her, keeps his hands to himself* "I understand." tsubaki: .....i love him...and you. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods, looking at the floor* "I love you, too..." tsubaki:....i really do wish things were different, and you could be here with us... Mr. Tsubaki: *sniff, wipes his eyes* "I can't...put everyone at risk..." tsubaki:...*she nods* Mr. Tsubaki: *covering his hands over his face* "I want them to be safe...I want our family to be safe..." tsubaki:...i know...*hug* Mr. Tsubaki: *just lets her arms stay on him, as he cries and tries to calm down* "P-Please, stay safe...Keep everyone safe..." tsubaki: i will. Mr. Tsubaki: "Th-Thank you...I am tired..." tsubaki:....i take it you arent able to spend the night? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Tsubaki, I am so exhausted, I don't think I could get back to Asakusa...not without...*yawn* some rest...May I stay here, at least for a bit?" tsubaki:....ok. Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles...as he resumes fox form...* "Thank you..." *yawn...* tsubaki:....*nods* Mr. Tsubaki: "Zzz..." -in the room- Mr. Tsubaki: =w= ("Such a comfy, big bed...") tsubaki: zzzzz..... Mr. Tsubaki: *leans closer in fox form against her...his tail hitting Black Star* tsubaki: zzzz.... Black Star: *grunts, talks in his sleep* "N-No, Tsubaki, that itches...Ah...Ah...Ah...CHOO!" Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" tsubaki: zzzz..... Black Star: o_o "YOU?!" Mr. Tsubaki: "...Who, me?" tsubaki: zzzz... Black Star: "!!!" *covers Mr. Tsubaki's mouth* "Shh. I'll yell at you in the morning..." Mr. Tsubaki: -_- tsubaki: *shuffling in her sleep* zzzz.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *smirks, as he carefully goes to Tsubaki's side, turns into human form...pulls the blanket over both of them* Black Star: "!!!" *inches closer to Tsubaki, holds her* tsubaki:.... =w= zzzzz.... Mr. Tsubaki: *smirks...yawns, closes his eyes...* =w= Black Star: >___< ("So...this is it, huh?") *hugs Tsubaki, closes his eyes* ("Please, don't leave...") tsubaki: zzz.. *leans towards black*star and hugs him* Black Star: -\\\\\- *smiles as he hugs back* Mr. Tsubaki: *pout in his sleep...* -early morning- Mr. Tsubaki: =w= "Zzz..." Black Star: *snore* tsubaki:......*kisses black*star* morning... Black Star: -w- *yawn* "Good morning, Tsubaki..." tsubaki: *she smiles and hugs him* Black Star: *hugs, patting her back* "Sleep okay?" tsubaki:......*hugs tightly, seeming sad* Black Star: "??? Are you okay?" tsubaki:......*awkward glance at mr tsubaki....kisses black*star* Black Star: "!!!" -\\\\- *soft moan* tsubaki: *teary eyed* Black Star: *pulls back, looks at her* "Tsubaki? Wh-What's wrong?" tsubaki: am i...a bad girlfriend? Black Star: "...No." *holds her* "You're the best..." tsubaki:...*silently cries* Black Star: *strokes her back* "Please, don't...I love you...I'm not mad at you..." tsubaki: i..i know....im....im just....im mad at myself... Black Star: "Please, don't...This is fine...It's fine..." *strokes her back* "I love you." tsubaki: *whimpers into his chest* Black Star: *closes his eyes, stroking her, letting her release her concerns* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *rests a hand along her shoulder* tsubaki: *hic*......!! Mr. Tsubaki: "Blossom...I...I'm so sorry..." Black Star: "..." tsubaki: ....... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I'm sorry for doing this to you..." tsubaki:...... Mr. Tsubaki: "I just...I love you and I...I...I don't know what to do." Black Star: "...I think that's one of two things we agree on..." tsubaki:....... Mr. Tsubaki: "...It is morning. I feel better now. I...should leave." *kisses lightly on her cheek* "I love you." tsubaki:...*no reply* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *downcast, as he nods to Black Star, reverts to fox form...and goes for the door, opening it to exit the bedroom...* -later- Black Star: *gently rubbing her shoulders* "I'm sorry..." tsubaki:......... Black Star: "..." *hums lightly, as he holds her* "It's going to be okay..." tsubaki:........... Black Star: *kisses her cheek* "I love you...I don't want you to feel badly because of someone like me..." tsubaki:....*hugs him* Black Star: *holds her in his arms* lilac:...is she...ok? tsubaki:...yeah...just...not feeling well... Black Star: "...Want to nap? I'll make you something to eat..." tsubaki:....*nod* Black Star: *nods* "Lay down...I'll make you something..." Belkia: *yawn* ayami: zzzz... Belkia: *looks at her* ("...Conflicted...") -elsewhere- Spirit: *smiles* "Good morning." sachiko: morning. *kiss* Spirit: *smooch* "Sleep well?" sachiko: *she nods* Spirit: "Same...The beds are really comfortable...for many things." sachiko: 7w7 Spirit: *hugs* "So wonderful to be by your side." sachiko: hehe~ Spirit: *traces his finger along her arm* "So, what would you like first? Step down for breakfast? Shower?" sachiko: breakfast, im starving. Spirit: "Sounds good..." *picks up her robe* -and so- Spirit: "Mmm...Yummy!" stocking: ^^ sachiko: not bad at all! Kid: "Well done." *wipes some strawberry juice from his lip with a napkin* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *groaning* "Ugh, my head...Feels like someone chopped me...Where am I?" himawari: *asleep next to him* Shamrock: "..." *slowly remembers* x\\\\\. "..." *lies back down...* -and so- Shamrock: "Sorry, all, for over-sleeping." Belkia: .\\\\. naho: it's all good. Shamrock: "I should have been up earlier to make breakfast...Also, where is Belkia's friend?" ayami: good morning... Belkia: .\\\\\\\\\. Shamrock: "Good morning. Did you sleep well?" ayami:... *nod* Shamrock: "...Well, then, you will be returning to the hospital?" Belkia: "!!!" ayami:....i dont...want belkia..to get in trouble... Belkia: "..." *pats her shoulder* "I'll bring you back, then." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "...I'm back." reimi: welcome back! Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "Thank you...How are you?" reimi: well, some strange people came by earlier...i think they called themselves 'see three'? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Oh no..." reimi: something wrong? Mr. Tsubaki: *closes a window, pulls Reimi away from any entrance or exit* "Do not go with them." reimi: they actually left half an hour ago. Mr. Tsubaki: "Do not trust C3, do not go with them, if they try to take you, get away--do you understand?" *has his hand on her arm* reimi:....r-right. Mr. Tsubaki: *inhales...* "I'm sorry...They are dangerous. They have...harmed so many vampires...I don't want you hurt." reimi:.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *sighs* "I am so glad you are safe." -elsewhere- Jun: "Nothing out of the ordinary. Just flame beings." yumikage: yep. mafura: ~? Jun: *looks at Mafura* "Never seen a flame being?" mafura:... *shakes head* Jun: "They can generate fire along their bodies...some unfortunate individuals are corrupted by it, turning into monsters." mafura: O.O mitsuba: yeah, there was a kid in my old class that just caught fire one day...it was pretty fucked up. Jun: *sighs* "I wish we could help them...but some brigades, like the one in Asakusa, are rather standoffish." yumikage: no shit. tsurugi: their commander's good lookin though~ yumikage: SHADDAP! >n< Jun: "Okay, you two--enough of that teasing." *smiles* "Go finish paperwork." -elsewhere- Belkia: "Well...here you are." ayami:...*hug* Belkia: "..." *hug* "You're going to be fine, okay?" ayami:...*she nods* Belkia: "..." *tilts his hand under her chin, lifting it up* ayami: *smooch* Belkia: .\\\\. "..." >\\\\< *smooch* ayami: =///////////////= hehehehe..... Belkia: *pats her head* "I'll be back tomorrow, okay?" ayami: i would...like that. Belkia: *nods* "Same...I'll bring a new magic trick..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Otogiri...I don't know what to do." otogiri: about? Black Star: "...Tsubaki is dealing with a lot...I'm worried for her." otogiri:...maybe we should take her on a vacation someplace? Black Star: *nods* "I think that would help. I'll ask here where she may be interested...Any suggestion?" naho: maybe we can visit some place far off? Sakuya: *nods* "Somewhere overseas. Think she'd be interested going back closer to home in Japan?" otogiri: perhaps. it might help. Black Star: "...I'll ask her, let her decide..." -elsewhere- Kid: *shiny eyes* "Those mountains..." sachiko: *snapping pics* Spirit: *posing so that, with perspective, it looks like he is holding up the mountain* sachiko: ^u^ Spirit: "Hee hee..." stocking: its nice out. Kid: *nods* "Look at that stream..." stocking: *she has a net out* Kid: "??? You see something?" stocking: some fish. Kid: "Ah...What are you looking to catch?" stocking: salmon. Kid: "Ah...Want some help?" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Hola, Kabuki!" kabuki: ?? Tsukiyo: "How's it hangin'?" kabuki: quite well. Tsukiyo: "Awesome! Hey, what did those weird men in black people ask you?" kabuki: just about the new doctor, but i told them he wasnt in...also im pretty sure they were wearing white. ^^; Tsukiyo: *pouts* "It was a figure of speech...And why would they be interested in the doc? Did you tell them he's a kitsune?" kabuki: i didnt say anything else. Tsukiyo: *pats his head* "Good boy!" kabuki: ^^; Tsukiyo: "You on break? I was going to get a soda." -elsewhere- Relan: "?!! You all look...exhausted." mikami: *pant pant* t-training.... ryuuko: easy now, i dont want you to faint... Relan: *pulls up a chair* "D-Do you need to sit?" mikami: *sits down* Relan: "What kind of training?" -elsewhere- Lawless: "Yo, Soul." soul: sup Lawless: "Hey, you busy? I was going to get some lunch." soul: not at the moment. is licht with ya? Lawless: *nods* "He's around...kinda has to be..." soul: right, haha. Lawless: "...So...shall we?" soul: uh, sure, why not? Lawless: ^\\\^ "Cool..." -elsewhere- Arthur: "Hold on...I'm still packing my belongings..." tamaki: this place is like, walking distance -_-; Arthur: "Can never be too prepared...But I am ready." tamaki: -_-; Arthur: "Let us depart! Which way?" -elsewhere- Hibana: Q~Q gabriella: she's precious! child:..mama! Hibana: "She just her first world!" >w< hanako: *hug* Hibana: "D'aw..." *hug* "Mommy and Mommy love you..." hanako: ^^ -elsewhere- Benimaru: *irritated* "I do not appreciate outsiders intruding on our home..." kirei: *rubbing his shoulders* Benimaru: -\\\\\- "A-Ah~! ...Th-Thank you...B-Be careful around those C3 people..." kirei: i will. Benimaru: *nods* "And please keep an eye on Reimi...I have a bad sense about having her near those C3 people..." kirei: *she nods* Benimaru: *sigh, laying back* "That feels good..." -elsewhere- Lawless: "How's the milkshake?" soul: not bad. Lawless: *nods* "Yeah, I think they're tasty...Want to try the caramel?" *holds up his cup* soul: im good. Lawless: "Nah, dude, try it!" *pushes the cup to him* soul: alright alright, jeez. Lawless: ^\\\\^ *hands the cup to him...* soul:....?? you ok? Lawless: *quick nodding* "Excellent!" soul:...al...right, i guess? Lawless: "May I try your chocolate?" soul: sure, you can have it. Lawless: *his hand reaches out for it...touches Soul's hand* soul:...uhhhh.... Lawless: *touches a bit too long* o\\\\\o "AH!" *his hand moves quickly* licht:..... soul:. uhhhhhh..... o___o; Lawless: "W-Wow!" *falls back in chair...onto the floor* licht:...so graceful. -_-; soul: you ok? Lawless: "...I fell on my bottom." soul:.....need help? Lawless: *nods, holds out his hand* soul: *helps him up* Lawless: "Th-Thanks..." *now standing, awkwardly...* "...I'll sit again." -elsewhere- Kid: "Any luck?" stocking: i caught a few! Kid: *claps* "Yay! I'll mark it in my book of caught fish..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "What will you be doing with these fish?" stocking: hey guys! wanna cook them? Spirit: "Sounds tasty!" Kid: *nods* Spirit: "Sachiko? How 'bout you?" sachiko: i'll get the fire started! Spirit: *smiles* Kid: "I'll get the pan..." stocking: thanks! Spirit: "I can help prep the fish..." *transforms his hand into a scythe blade* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *staring at a bag of popcorn in the microwave* "Please...Hurry up...Pop up already..." -sneak sneak sneak sneak- misora: HI COMMANDER! 8D Akitaru: O___O "EEK!" *jumps up, clutches his chest* "Y-You frightened me!" misora: sorry about that~ ^^ Akitaru: "It-It's fine...How are you?" misora: just wanted to see how you all were doing. we're gonna be heading to the 1st brigade for a short while. Akitaru: "The 1st? You'll be meeting with colleagues there?" misora: i think so. Akitaru: "...Well, enjoy. Let me know how the meeting goes..." misora: alrighty~! Akitaru: "..." *Popcorn explodes out of the microwave* Akitaru: o_O; "...NOW YOU COME OUT?!" -elsewhere- Black Star: "..." naho: doin ok? Black Star: *shakes his head no* "Not when Tsubaki has been dealing with all of this..." naho: hmmm... Black Star: "...Why do you all go along with him? I'm sorry to be that rude, but...just haven't had the best interactions with that guy." naho:....he saved our lives. you know, it was hard for me at first too, seeing as belkia bit a whole chunk out of my neck. but mr tsubaki saved me. Black Star: "...He's hurt a lot of people." naho: .... Black Star: "Even us meisters and weapons are assigned who we kill...Naho, I'm scared for Tsubaki around him." -elsewhere- mikami: *walking through the halls of the 3rd* Giovanni: *wheeze* mikami: ah! c-commander! you startled me sir! Giovanni: "I get that a lot. Come. I have an assignment." mikami: f-for me, sir? Giovanni: *nods* "Come. I have to brief you on our target." mikami: r-right sir! Giovanni: "What do you know about Vulcan?" mikami: v-vulcan? f-from star trek, sir? Giovanni: "...No. The inventor. Never heard of him?" mikami: n-not really sir, s-sorry... Giovanni: "He is an exceptional mechanist, able to draw upon fire abilities to create wondrous machines...and we need him here." mikami: i-i see... Giovanni: "And I couldn't think of a more perfect candidate than you--to represent us to Vulcan to recruit him, to let him know what our brigade can offer to him..." mikami: m-me, sir? b-but w-wouldnt you want to ask someone...s-stronger?..l-like ryuuko? Giovanni: "I think...you've been hiding some potential, Mikami. You just need someone to...draw it out." mikami: um... Giovanni: "I need you to show Vulcan the reasons why we need his skills on this team...I know you have the intelligence, respectfulness, and persuasiveness needed to convince him to join." mikami: i-i'll try my best! Giovanni: *wheeze* "Excellent." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: =w= "So tasty..." fang-hua: i'm glad you like it! Tsukiyo: "Thanks! You are going to make someone very happy, Fang!" fang-hua: maybe....h-hey! just what do you mean by that? >///< Tsukiyo: *smiles* "I mean that many people like a partner who can cook well~" -elsewhere- Yohei: "Okay?" chie: yeah. *smiles* Yohei: *smiles* "I got something for you..." *holds up a movie* chie: aww. *smooch* Yohei: ^\\\^ "And a movie needs..." *holds up popcorn, candy, and snacks* chie: i love you! -at the 8th- tamaki: so we'll be heading to vulcan's workshop first thing in the morning? Akitaru: *nods, eating popcorn* "Yep! We finally got the details figured out: who's going, where his newest workshop is, how to approach him--" tamaki: i volunteer me and nozomi! Akitaru: "Excellent! And Shinra, Arthur, and Iris can join you." Victor: *standing next to Tamaki, holding up his hand* tamaki: *gives him a glare* maki: sorry victor, we still need you here to do research. Victor: D: *slowly lowers his arm, gets sheepish* nozomi: ^^; Akitaru: *hands Shinra a file* "Here is what we know about Vulcan. Read up on him to be ready for this meeting in the morning." shinra: right. Arthur: "Hazzah!" *holds up Excalibur* Akitaru: "And bring no weapons with you." Arthur: -3- -early morning- Arthur: *in a suit of armor* maki:...go change into something else. Arthur: *pouts* "Fine..." Takeshia: *shakes his head with disapproval* "So, Shinra, did you read the files?" shinra: yes. the workshop is someplace on the outskirts of 'industrial town' district. Takehisa: "Good. Be cautious, as Vulcan is an imaginative inventor with dangerous approaches to scare away interlopers." shinra: noted. Akitaru: "Just remember: even getting him to say 'hello' is an accomplishment." *pats his back* shinra:...right. tamaki: you guys ready to go? Arthur: *returns in casual attire* "Ready." *...his fly is down* shinra: uh,... you may want to zip up...just saying. *points down* Arthur: "???" *looks down* "!!!" *zips* o\\\\o -and so, after arriving at the industrial town district bus stop- nozomi: alright, now we just need to head to the outskirts of the district... shinra: wow, death city is surprisingly huge... Arthur: "A bit of a walk..." *bishie sparkle* "But I can walk it!" -minutes later- nozomi: *pant pant*.... iris: are we...there yet? shinra: s..so...soon... Arthur: *marching proudly* ^W^ "Tamaki, isn't this brisk?" tamaki: do you even _know_ where you're going? Arthur: "..." *looks at the map...then turns it upside down* iris: i still have the GPS on my phone....it should be down this block. Arthur: "Ah...You lead, then." -there is a path with metallic parts on the sides. there is a sign that reads 'Scrap Path' as well as a sign with safety precautions- tamaki: it should be on the other side of the path. shinra: alright! let's go! Arthur: *walking...looks down the path, pointing to a building* "Look." -the 5 walk along the path until they reach a facility decorated in animal parts- Arthur: "...Eclectic." iris: wow...i knew elephants were big, but i didnt thing they were _this_ big! shinra: actually, i think that's just for decoration. tamaki: *looks at the bull skull*...creepy. nozomi:...um....h-hello? -no answer- Arthur: *looks at the door...sees a door bell button* nozomi: hello?! Arthur: *pushes the button...* shinra: ...*looking around*.. *notices something*...soda cans? *As Arthur pushes the button--a flame shoots out of the bull skull* -the others back away- tamaki: WOAH! nozomi: eep! shinra: holy- Arthur: "!!! How dare you, vile cur! We are here on a mission! I am Arthur Boyle, of the 8th Fire Br--" tamaki: ARTHUR SHHH! Arthur: --igade!" shinra+tamaki:... *FACEPALM* *A whirring sound is heard behind the door...* *The door inches open* Arthur: *smiling* "See? He is letting us in to talk..." nozomi: what's that noi- *A hand appears...with a can of soda* Arthur: "Oh! A delicious can of 7-Down Soda--" *BONK* shinra: oooh. ouch. tamaki: O_O nozomi: AH! *ducks for cover* shinra: h-hey now! we just want to tal- -KO- shinra: X-X tamaki: HEY! WHAT'S THE BIG IDE- -CAN'D- tamaki: O__O WHY YOU MOTHERFUCKER!! GET OUT HERE AND SHOW YOURSELF YOU SON OF A BITCH!! Arthur: X___X nozomi: m-m-miss tamaki! please calm down! PA System: "You Fire Brigade assholes can go back home! No solicitors! No interruptions! Back off or get twice as much pain!" *The hand appears again, with a much larger can of soda* tamaki: WHY YOU LITTLE- IF YOU DONT GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE RIGHT NOW I'LL RIP OFF YOUR BALLS AND SHOVE THEM RIGHT UP YOU- ??: um...excuse me.... tamaki: eh? shinra: ?... !! ah! PA System: "..." *the hand goes back into the door, which shuts after it* Arthur: "...forehead bandage..." *collapsed on ground* ???: oh! *looks at shinra* you're that person who saved me from that flame monster. shinra: right, that was so long ago, but it feels like only a few months ago.... tamaki:.... c..cute.... Arthur: *sits up* "Owie..." ???: *knocks on the door* master? i got you the parts you wanted! *The door opens...a hand reaches out...* ???: "I told you not to call me 'Master.' I'd rather you just call me 'You Little Shit.'" *the hand takes the bag and shuts after it* tamaki: GET BACK OUT HERE YOU LITTLE- Arthur: "WE HAVE QUESTIONS FOR YOU--" PA System: "LEEEEEEEEEEEAVE!" shinra: come on man! throw us a bone here! NOT LITERALLY! *Door opens...the hand appears...with a can of soda listed as "Dr. Bones"* shinra: we'll just go now! -the 5 flee into the junkyard- shinra: well, this isnt going well. ???: i-if it helps, i'll listen to what you have to say. Arthur: "I have bumps on my head..." iris: oh, thank you...um.. ???: my name is yu. shinra: oh thanks...yu! *chuckles at his joke* Arthur: -___-; "Even brain damage doesn't make that joke funny..." tamaki: what's that vulcan asshole's problem anyway? yu: he's really proud of his work. it's been something passed on for generations. tamaki: why does that remind me of something? shinra: and how do you play in all this? yu: i'm a student of his. i really enjoy working with machines and such, and i really admire mr vulcan's work, but as of late i'm more like an errand boy. tamaki: that doesnt explain the hostility. Arthur: "Maybe he has intestinal distress from drinking so much soda..." yu: as you may have figured, mr vulcan is often contacted by the special brigades and haijima, but he refused to listen to them. so as a result, haijima put a barricade around his suppliers, so i often get sent to scrounge parts for him. nozomi: you're doing your best, i can certainly understand that. *smiles* yu: t-thank you miss...but still, he seems to have other reasons for hating the brigades and haijima, but he doesnt seem to tell me...he doesnt tell me a lot of things... Arthur: "..." *looks at Tamaki and Shinra* shinra: you sure you cant get us in? yu:...i-i'll do my best! i owe it to you for saving me. *he opens the door* *The door is not locked...* nozomi: oh, a pitching machine? Arthur: -____-;;; "It was...the entire time..." shinra: neato. iris: ^^; -BWAP- shinra: ACK! Arthur: "What on Earth--?!" ???: YOU WANT ANOTHER ONE YOU LITTLE SHITS?! tamaki: is that a robot too? Arthur: "!!! An ogre!" shinra: tamaki, you go check it out! tamaki: WHY ME?! Arthur: "Because she's a woman--I think." -POW- tamaki: *fist steaming* Arthur: X_X shinra: arthur....do you EVER _THINK_ BEFORE TALKING?! Arthur: "...I'm dead. I can't even think." ???: woah, nice punch kid. i was about to deck him myself. Arthur: T_T ("So happy to be helpful...") shinra: *holds up a magnet* please dont beat us up. ???: what are you doing with that thing? shinra: robots are weak against magnets! i saw it in a movie! -PUNCH- ???: I'M HUMAN, MORON! shinra:...ow ???:...friends of yours, yu? yu: sort of, they saved me a while back from that flame monster. Arthur: *sits up, nods* ???: so then... *headlock* WHAT DID WE SAY ABOUT BRINGING BRIGADERS HERE?! yu: owie! nozomi: p-please miss! we dont mean trouble! Arthur: *hiding behind Tamaki* tamaki: -___-; -something is heard in the junk yard- nozomi: eh? iris: ?? ???: "Ba-da-da-da, da-da-da, dum-dah-dum..." shinra: ???? shinra: *goes to investigate* ???: h-hey! ???: "Ba-ba-ba-dum--" *clang, bang with the wrench against the engine* shinra: im guessing that's vulcan? ???: the one and only Vulcan: *twirls the wrench like a drumstick--before slamming it on the bottom of the engine, sending it flying through the air...towards Shinra's head* shinra: *dodges it like bullet time...it pwns tamaki* tamaki: OW! FUuuuuuuuuuugck... Arthur: D: "TAMAKI!" shinra: oh...that sounded bad. tamaki:...shinra....you're dead....X-X Vulcan: *looks up...* *removes headphones and his mask* "...Crud-apples." nozomi: O.O;; oh dear. iris: um...h-hello... ^^; shinra:....hi? *nervous smile and wave* Vulcan: *wipes the grease off his hands and onto his pants...* "Hey. Sorry about that. I--" *then notices the engine...which is running* *shiny eyes* "THAT CAT-GIRL'S HEAD WAS THE KEY! Airborne collision with her cranium made the machine come alive!" *picks up Tamaki* "Thank you, tiny cat person!" tamaki: X____X ???: .....*siiiigh* i'll get the medkit. Vulcan: "???" *shakes her* "...Shit. YUU! DIG ANOTHER GRAVE!" nozomi:..m-mind if we...c-come in? yu: eh? shinra: ANOTHER? Vulcan: "??? Oh, sure. We'll need some time to hide the evidence." nozomi: e-ehhhh?! iris: O___O Vulcan: "HA HA HA! Just kidding!" *tosses Tamaki into Shinra's arms, reaches for Nozomi's hand...coating it in grease* "I'm Vulcan! How you doing?" nozomi: a-alright sir... shinra: may we come in? OwO;;;; tamaki: -___- iris:...um...arthur? Vulcan: "Huh? Oh, sure. You caught me at a good time--that machine is now working! So, this calls for sodas!" *claps his hands* "YU! WE'RE GOING INSIDE! GET THEM TEA!" yu: r-right away! Arthur: *picks up a crowbar...approaching Vulcan from behind with it, clenching his jaw* "Just...one...hit..." iris: ARTHUR! Arthur: "!!!" *hides it behind his back* tamaki: dude relax, im not dead!....but i have a headache. Vulcan: "???" *looks behind him, doesn't notice the crowbar...shrugs, goes inside* Arthur: "I should have brought medicine...Miss Ogre Robot Woman, do you have medicine?" -BONK- -an hour later- shinra: and that's basically what's going on... Vulcan: "...Yu? You bring out those cans of tea yet?" yu: here you go. Vulcan: "Thank you..." *tosses the can with all of his strength* "GET OUT, YOU FIRE BRIGADE MONSTERS!" iris: eek! shinra: ACK! Arthur: "!!!" *holds the crowbar like a baseball bat* "The shining knight will protect you all!" *SWING* -SPLASH- Arthur: -_____- tamaki: *drenched* =~=; Arthur: "...This is the worst day in a long time..." tamaki: it could be worse. ???: hey, what's all the noise down here? [[a female voice, different from the other]] Vulcan: "...Huh. I managed to...'extinguish' a firefighter? ...BWA HA HA! That's pretty funny!" nozomi: eh? t-thats- Arthur: "???" -a woman comes down the stairs- nozomi: d-dr itou! karin: zozo! *ruffles her hair* been a while, kiddo! Vulcan: "??? Doc? You know these Fire Brigade jerks?" karin: well, i know this one right here. she's one of my old students, as well as my goddaughter, haha! shinra: actually, i think nozomi mentioned a 'dr itou' when she first joined up. Vulcan: "...Oh, shit, Doc. Sorry. At least I didn't hurt that one...too badly." karin: jeez, shoot first talk later...you and lisa are perfect together, haha! shinra: lisa? yu: the lady from earlier. shinra: ah. Vulcan: -\\\\\- "Uh-huh...So, Doc, I was just kicking these Fire Brigade monsters out. Can I do that to the non-godchildren ones?" nozomi: p-please sir, at least give us a chance! shinra: i realize you have had trouble with other brigades, but the 8th is different, really! Vulcan: "...How? 'Cause you don't have on the goofy uniforms? Or the nun's outfit?" *looks at Tamaki* "Are you the nun?" karin: jeez, at least throw them a bone, and not the 'mr bones' cans either. tamaki:... no. that would be iris. iris: *wave* tamaki: she has the cross and everything! Vulcan: "...Huh. You look like a friendly nun." *looks at Karin* "Fine. I'll give them a few minutes to sell me. But if they piss me off, they're gone. Have a seat...Thank goodness I installed those ejector seats into the couch cushions." shinra: right... owo; karin: good luck. come on, zozo. we got a lot to talk about. nozomi: r-right. -they do their best to explain the situation- Vulcan: "Oh, so his royal highness wants a recruitment drive? And your commander wants me?" tamaki: we think it would help us, seeing as we're kiiinda the underdogs right now. shinra: (thinking: i think that guy is technically part of city council rather than a king... -_-; ) Vulcan: *sips on his can of tea* "I can hear that. I have to do four times the amount of work to stay ahead of the Brigades, now that Haijima shut down my supply lines. So, you know what I think of your underdog story?" shinra: that you feel bad for us and want to help us out the best you can? *forced smile* Vulcan: "...I think your brigade needs to learn some self-reliance rather than coming running to me with your problems." tamaki: hey! we're doing the best we can, alright?! if you dont at least try helping us, our dear sister here...she's gonna cry. do you want her to cry? cause if she cries, then you'll feel like an asshole. iris: *puppy dog eyes* Vulcan: "...I-I have nerves of steel. Y-Your tears can't motivate me..." iris:...*sniff* lisa: VUL! Vulcan: "Wh-What, Lisa?" lisa: you-know-who is back again... Vulcan: "..." *grabs a shirt, puts it on* "I'll go talk to him..." karin: how about i handle him for ya? gives me a chance to practice my piloting! shinra: ??? nozomi: *looks out the window* ah! shinra: ??? !!!!! (thinking: thats-...) Giovanni: *wheeeeeeeeeeeze* Vulcan: "...Sure you want to talk to him, Doc?" mikami:.....*glances at the window* shinra: *backs up* !!! karin: pssh, doctor birdbrain doesnt scare me. Vulcan: "Alright. Show 'em what you're made of, Doc." karin: as for you kiddos, you can head home, we'll give you a raincheck! shinra: ok! lisa: take the back exit. tamaki: alright. -outside- mikami:....*shaking* Giovanni: *wheeze* shinra: ...... tamaki: come on, lets go. Arthur: *nods* shinra:...i still want to talk to mikami.... Arthur: "...What, now?" iris:... shinra: we're not sure when we'll get another chance. nozomi: .... Arthur: *groan* "Make it quick." -vrrrrrr- shinra: ?? mikami: eh? -a mechanical suit charges- mikami: EEK!!! -she runs- Giovanni: *stands still, looking at the suit* -it stops a few feet away from him- -the lid comes off- karin: eyy, whats up doc! sorry about that, haha. mikami: *running still* shinra: psst...psssst! mikami: ??? *glances* ah! shinra: *makes a hand motion to say 'come over here'* mikami:.....*looks back at giovanni* Giovanni: *slowly walking back from Karin* "Such a nuisance..." Iris: *waves at Mikami* mikami:.....*she goes over to them* shinra: you ok? mikami:...y-yes...just....startled.... Iris: "What brings you here?" Giovanni: *trying to get away from Karin's machine* mikami: t-the commander...wanted to recruit someone named 'vulcan' karin: ah, she dont bite. not unless i give the commands. but she isnt in operation at the moment. what brings you do this neck of the woods? Iris: "!!! He wants Vulcan?!" tamaki: shhh. mikami: y...yes..... Giovanni: "You know very well--*wheeze*--I came to speak with Vulcan." shinra: hmm... karin: ah i see. actually, he's not in right now. Iris: "...I...um...am not sure Vulcan seems to want to speak with him..." Giovanni: *wheeze* "A likely story. Where else would he be but here? He sends that gopher to gather his supplies...and now has you as his mechanized guard dog?" karin: me? i'm just watchin over things while he's out. shinra: that guy....he seems kind of suspicious...no offence. mikami: i-its ok....i dont think...ryuuko trusts him either.... Iris: "...And Relan?" mikami: i think he might be...scared too... shinra: *grips fist* tamaki: *aHEM* shinra: right...we wanted to talk to you about that dream you had. mikami: eh? Iris: "You...had a pretty difficult experience with those dreams..." mikami: oh...r-right...it's....hard to explain....i dreamt that i was surrounded by flames...but they didnt burn....and i saw a lot of other people...people i didnt know, but...it felt like i did....and then...i saw mr kusakabe. shinra: just like in my dream. mikami: his feet....they were all charred and boney.... shinra: !!... Iris: "Oh, no...You both..." mikami: ??? shinra: mikami...have you ever heard of anything called 'adora link'? mikami: adora link?....i think i....heard the name before.... {GET AWAY FROM HER!} ...... Iris: "...Mikami...There may be something you both share on this..." mikami: eh? shinra: this may sound weird, but i think we both have whatever this 'adora link' is...i still dont understand it...and to be honest...it scares me, a lot. but i want to know the truth... mikami:.... shinra: whatever this is....we'll find out. are you willing to help us? mikami:...i....i'll try.... shinra:...hey. *pats her shoulder* you're gonna be ok... mikami:...t-thank you....ah! i-i should go now. i'll tell relan you said hi! shinra: *smiles* Giovanni: "Unhand me, you pathetic excuse for a mad scientist!" karin: alright alright! jeez. that aint gonna change the fact that he aint in. so try later, bu-bye~ Giovanni: "Hmph..." *wheeze* "Good day to you, you lunatic. Come along, Mikami...Mikami?" mikami: ah! r-right here sir! >.< Giovanni: *wheeze* "Let us go...We will return when Vulcan is back..." mikami: r-right... Iris: *waves at Mikami* mikami: *faint smile* tamaki: *pulls iris back down as not to be seen by giovanni* Iris: "Umph!" Giovanni: "???" *looks behind...sees no one* "...Where were you, Mikami?" mikami: d-down the path...i was startled..s-sorry! Giovanni: "Hmph. Never leave me abandoned again...We will discuss more when we return to headquarters. Come along." mikami:...r-right.... Iris: *hidden* "...Why is that Commander so interested in Vulcan?" nozomi: well, the commander did say that a lot of brigades have tried recruiting him. shinra: something about that guy....it gives me the creeps. Arthur: "Hmm...His mask seems familiar..." Iris: "...We return to the 8th to update the Commander?" tamaki: he was the guy from that meeting of the commanders... shinra: seems like a good plan. Arthur: "I know that--I just think I've seen that...beak before..." Iris: *nods at Shinra* "Okay...Nozomi, did you want to say goodbye to your mentor first?" nozomi: *looking at her phone* well, the mask does resemble that of a plague doctor....hmm? oh! right... -later- Akitaru: *pacing* "I hope they get back okay..." -the door opens- shinra: we're back! Akitaru: "Oh, good! Are you all okay?" shinra: yeah. nozomi: *nods* tamaki: for the most part. Akitaru: " 'Most part'? What happened?" -they explain all that happened- Akitaru: "...Well, I wanted you to get Vulcan to say 'hi' to you...Sounds like he said a lot more than that..." shinra: well, at least it was something. Akitaru: *nods* "I think you should be persistent--go back to talk with him again soon." shinra: alright. we'll bring head protection! tamaki: and a towel... -_-; Arthur: -____-;;; Iris: ^^; "At least you can shower off..." Victor: "???" tamaki:...thanks. nozomi: it was nice to see dr itou again. Victor: "Oh, you ran into her there?" nozomi: *she nods* we...discussed a lot about what has happened... Victor: "..." *small smile* "Good you at least got to catch up." nozomi: r-right... .///. tamaki:...i have an idea. if things dont work with vulcan...maybe we can recruit dr itou! Akitaru: "Hmm...Nozomi, tell me a bit about Dr. Itou. What are some of her specialties?" nozomi: she's quite knowledgeable about flame humans, and she's also a skilled technician. she even built her own mech suit. we even got to see it! Akitaru: "Wow, a mech! Yes, we should talk to her as soon as possible! Maybe when you go back to Vulcan, you can talk with her..." nozomi: right! Akitaru: "In the mean time, take the rest of today off...Oh, Tamaki, you kinda got a mark on your forehead--" tamaki:....i. noticed. Akitaru: "Maybe someone should--" Victor: "I can patch you up! I made some new ointment in the chem lab!" tamaki: .....is serina in? Victor: D: "...Yeah, she is..." *mopes* nozomi:...*pap pap* maki: you better hurry, they're gonna be heading out soon. Victor: .\\\\. Takehisa: "Where are they going?" maki: they were going to be doing some work over at the 1st for a few days. Takehisa: "...Hmm." Arthur: "...With Burns? Yuck." tamaki: tch-.... Akitaru: "Hey, let's not act like that...They'll be back soon, I'm sure..." -elsewhere- Kid: *sigh of relief* stocking: finally home. *nuzzles* Kid: *smiles* "Happy to be..." stocking: =w= Kid: "How do you feel?" stocking: nice. *nuzzles into him* Kid: *pats her shoulder* "I'm glad we had this time away..." *smooch* stocking: mmn~<3 Kid: "What would you like to do now?" stocking: *whispers into his ear* Kid: o\\\\\o "...Yes, definitely..." stocking: 7w7~<3 Kid: "Um...You change...I'll lock the door and get what we need..." stocking: ok then~<3 Kid: *locks the door...goes under the bed and pulls out a box...* -elsewhere- Higan: "So beautiful..." lavender: sure is. naho: *shiny eyes* tsubaki: enjoying yourselves everyone? Higan: *nods* "This was a great idea..." naho: thanks for taking us to the flower viewing! tsubaki: *she smiles* Shamrock: "Look at this one..." himawari: ah... Sakuya: "The violets are coming in nicely..." naho: *shiny eyes* pretty... lilac:...*soft smile* -elsewhere- Hibana: *holding up camera* "Say, 'Hello'!" hanako: hi mama! gabriella: awwww! Hibana: ^^ "So smart." *waves* "Hello, Sweetie!" hanako: hehe~ ^^ Hibana: *smiles at Gabriella* "She has your intelligence." gabriella: aww... >w< Hibana: "Now, open up, sweetie..." *holds up the bottle* -elsewhere- Joker: "...Still nothing interesting from Victor..." ivy: this is idiotic, the only reason we sent him is because the 8th doesnt know his face... Joker: "Oh, excuse me that this is a slow process. You have a better idea?" -elsewhere- Spirit: "Happy to see us, Izumi?" izumi: *hugs them* you bet! Spirit: "Hee hee...We missed you, too." sachiko: were you good for the babysitter? izumi: *nods* liz and i had lots of fun! Spirit: *smiles* "Thanks for doing this, Liz." liz: no problem. happy to help. ^^ Spirit: "We'll write out the check for you...Got time to stay over for dinner?" -elsewhere- Kepuri: "How was your night?" nea: wonderful~ and you guys? Kepuri: "Same." ^^ "Some nights staying in, for a film, can be comfy..." nea: *she nods* mono: eh.... Kepuri: "??? What's up, Mono?" mono: dates are way overrated. nea: that's cause you were never on a date...or were you? mono: NO! Kepuri: "??? Hey, dating's not for everyone...I mean, if it's that you're aromantic or something, that's fine. But if it isn't that, you should get on out there...Plenty of people who would enjoy your company, and maybe you would enjoy theirs." mono: .... 7////7; Kepuri: "Maybe try a dating site? Or maybe we can introduce you to someone?" mono: i dont trust those kind of sites. chances are im gonna meet some creepy lolicon who wants to lock me up and keep me for a sex slave! Kepuri: o____o "...Maybe hang around a coffee shop? Or we could have a girls' night out..." mono:....maybe... Kepuri: ^^ "Great! How about this weekend? And we can take you out to get you a kickass outfit..." mono:...fine then. nea: great! Kepuri: *claps her hands together* "Yay! I can't wait to try my new makeup robot on your face! We'll bring out your best features!" Assi: *overhearing from around the corner* o\\\\o -elsewhere- Benimaru: *walking through Asakusa* hinata: hiya! Benimaru: *siles* "Hello, Hinata. Where is your sister?" hikage: SNEAK ATTACK! Benimaru: "Ah!" *laughs* "Hey there!" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Thanks for your help, Doc." karin: no probs. Vulcan: *hands her a soda* "...That Giovanni twit will be back again. And probably those 8th Brigade punks." karin: ....i still think maybe we could give the 8th at least some fighting chance. lisa: is this because of your student? karin: call me biased all you like, but i have a gut feeling we can trust them. Vulcan: " 'Fighting chance'..." *small smirk* karin: hmm.....*a light comes on over her* a-ha! i got it! Vulcan: "??? What you thinking?" karin: i have a plan; for a while, i'll join the 8th! scope things out! lisa: karin, are you sure about that? Vulcan: "..." karin: nozomi sure trusts them, but it doesnt hurt to get a second opinion. Vulcan: *sigh* "Be careful. You haven't seen what Brigades are capable of..." karin: i will be. Vulcan: "..." *small gulp of his soda* "...Shit." -elsewhere- Kid: *shudders* "Ah~" stocking: *shuddering and panting* f...fuuu.....*her legs are trembling* Kid: *trying to relax her legs* "K-Keep it together..." stocking: nnng...~ Kid: "Shall I release you...?" stocking: n-not...not yet.....m...more...please.... Kid: *smirks* "You said the secret word..." *he straddles her* "Now say how hard you want it..." stocking: please master, take me hard! Kid: "As you wish..." *he puts himself into her--and thrusts hard* stocking: *moans loudly* Kid: *continues to thrust, as he pinches her nipple* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *applies a bandage to a child's skinned knee* "There you go." child: thank you mr! Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "You're welcome." *turns to depart...* -elsewhere- Assi: *pacing in his room* mana: you ok? Assi: *shakes his head "no"* "I-I-I d-d-d-don't want her to get hurt by someone..." mana: ?? Assi: "I don't know what to do...If she goes out, and someone tries something on their girls' night--WAIT! Mana! You're a girl!" mana: thanks for pointing out the obvious here. -_-; Assi: "This is perfect--you can go on Mono's girls' night out and make sure no man puts the moves on her!" mana:...and you're involving me in this, because? Assi: "For Mono's safety. Obviously. Totally. Only. Not because I like her or anything." mana:....riiiiight. Assi: "So...Will you do it?" mana:....alright, but i dont go cheap. Assi: "...How much?" mana:...*writes something down* here. Assi: *takes it...* "...!!! R-Really?" mana: *nods* Assi: Q~Q "O-Okay, fine...It's a deal." mana: a pleasure doing buisness with you~ Assi: TT~TT "The things I do for love..." mana: AHA! Assi: "I MEANT THAT RHETORICALLY!" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Clear your schedule this weekend, Fang-Hua!" fang-hua: eh? Tsukiyo: "We're going out this weekend! Clubbing!" fang-hua: oh boy. Tsukiyo: *holds up a dress* "Check this out! Tight, right?!" fang-hua: it...sure is... *sweatdrop* Tsukiyo: *nods* "Thanks! And here's yours!" *holds up...* fang-hua: i.....see.... *sweatdrop* Tsukiyo: *nods* "I found a few fun clubs, too. Can't wait to introduce you to some people!" -elsewhere- Relan: Q~Q shinra: [you ok rel?] Relan: [giovanni seems really upset with everyone] shinra: [yikes.] ..... [want 2 come over 4 a bit?] Relan: "..." [yes] shinra: [ok. u want to spend the night?] Relan: *looks around* "..." [yes] shinra: [ok. looking forward 2 seeing U. <3 ] Relan: *wipes his tears, smiles weakly* [same. b right there] -and so- Relan: *hug* shinra: *hugs* hey rel! tamaki: he even brought his pet rat? Relan: -\\\\- "H-Hey..." Buttons: *glares at Tamaki* tamaki: ?? what? Relan: *whimpers a bit, hiding behind Shinra* buttons: *hides behind wheel* shinra: hey, its ok rel... nozomi:...*looks at relan's luggage* Relan: *sniff* "Y-Yeah..." shinra: hungry? Relan: "...A little. Buttons could use something, too..." shinra: alright then. -later- Relan: "Th-Thank you..." shinra: any time. *hugs him* feeling better, rel? Relan: *nods* "I'm sorry...Just been stressed." shinra: it's ok...i'm here, iris is here... Iris: *smiles, holds his hand* "We care about you..." Relan: *nods* "It just felt a little bad this week..." shinra:....*holding his other hand* Relan: *sniffs* TT_TT "I love you both..." shinra: we love you too, rel. Relan: *hugs both of them* Iris: *pat pat* -elsewhere- Kid: =w= *hug* stocking: *still panting and shaking* Kid: "Too much?" stocking: uehuehue~.... Kid: *kisses her cheek* "Thank you..." stocking: =w= Kid: *hugs* "Mmm...You are so soft and huggable..." stocking: ahh~ Kid: "And..." *small kiss along her lips* "You have an amazing way with your tongue..." -elsewhere- Tool: *yawn* io: zzzz... Tool: *smiles at Io, then at Saki* "So cute..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Feel better?" tsubaki: *nods* Black Star: *smiles* "Hey...Don't let this stuff weigh you down, okay?" tsubaki: r-right. Black Star: *kisses her forehead, hugs her* tsubaki: *smiles* Black Star: "Let's get some sleep, okay?" -morning- stocking:...... *SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM* Kid: "Wh-What?! Stocking? What's wrong? I--" o\\\\o stocking: WHAT THE FUCK?! WHY ARE YOU IN OUR ROOM?! Amaimon: "Big Brother and his wife wanted privacy, and I don't like sleeping alone." *lifts sheets* "...Kid, where are your pants?" stocking: WHY _OUR_ ROOM?! Amaimon: "...Because you are family." stocking:...... well you arent wrong. Amaimon: -\\\\- "...I'm lonely." stocking:...what do you want us to do about it? Amaimon: "May I sleep over a few nights?" stocking: why a few? Amaimon: "I don't think Mephisto or Felisia are going to let me sleep with them for a few nights..." *whispers* "I think your dad is in heat." stocking: O___________O OH MY GOD WHY WOULD YOU SHARE THAT WITH ME?!?! Amaimon: "I thought you should know in case he was busy and couldn't take your calls. Also: demons go into heat. I think. I don't know. Your dad may have been messing with my head." stocking: i would rather not know. im just going to spend the rest of the day trying to unhear that... Amaimon: "...But I usually don't wake up for another 26 minutes--" stocking: -__-; Kid: "...Stocking? Permission to kick out your relative?" -later- Kid: *trying to adjust his tie* "Darn the luck..." stocking: need any help? Kid: *meek nod* stocking: *adjusting his tie* Kid: -\\\\- "...I'm sorry." stocking: it's fine. *kisses his forehead* there you go. all evened out. Kid: *smiles* "You're so perfect." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *holds her hand* "Well...time to face today." stocking: ^^; Amaimon: *outside their door* "Hello? Are you decent?" stocking: yes uncle. Amaimon: *opens the door* "Oh, good." *waves* "Hello. I am now going to sleep in your bed for a few hours. Then eat all of your food. And use up your hot water." Kid: -_-;;;; "...We need to pawn him off onto someone else." stocking: yes. Kid: "Tell me, Amaimon, what do you look in companionship--" Amaimon: "Gamers. I want them." stocking: anything else? Amaimon: "They have to like candy. And arcades. And sleeping in bed. And watching a lot of TV. And chips." -and so- kyouko: you're leaving a demon at a monestary? Rin: "This...is asking quite a bit..." stocking: please, we dont know where else to send him. Rin: *sigh* "The things I do for family...Well, we got some room, so--" Amaimon: *leaps into Rin's arms* "New Daddy." *snuggle* kyouko: *sigh* Rin: -_____-;;; "Let's...just get him in his room already." Amaimon: "I want chips. And to play Smash Bros." kyouko: i got pocky. Amaimon: "Yay." -elsewhere- Relan: "Zzz..." shinra: zzzz.... Iris: *yawn...* shinra: morning. Iris: "Morning..." *notices where she is* "...Oh." *looks at Relan* Relan: *yawn, blinks his eyes open...small smile* maki: morning kiddos~ shinra: morning. Iris: .\\\. "M-Morning..." Relan: *small wave* maki: breakfast is ready. we're making omelettes. Relan: "Oh...That sounds tasty. N-Need any help?" -elsewhere- Sakuya: *brushes hair out of Naho's face* naho: >///< Sakuya: "Hee hee..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Okay, I'm ready to meet patients..." -elsewhere- Kepuri: "So excited, so excited..." nea: well, how do you like your dress? mono: it's...nice... nea: hehe~ it's very high quality. Kepuri: *nods* "We have good taste when it comes to bringing out your best features. And now...makeup." *holds up what looks like a torture robot device* mono: O-O;;;;; Kepuri: "This will do your makeup--but don't move, or you'll get blush on your eyeballs." nea:.... ^^; why dont we just put it on her normally? Kepuri: *pouts* "What is not 'normal' about increasing proficiency with advancements in robotics?" *sets down her robot* "But fine...We'll do it the neanderthal way...Have a seat, Mono." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *looking over one of his machines in the backyard* "Hmm...Why won't you work?" -elsewhere- Johannes: *smiling widely* metsu: you're in a good mood, doctor. Johannes: *nods* "All is right with the world. I have a new doctor friend, and I figured out a new use for dollies!" metsu: do i dare ask? Mikuni: *from upstairs* "WHY ARE MY DOLLS LIVING IN SIN?!" metsu:....do i even want to know? Johannes: ^^ "I just want his dolls to find happiness with each other..." Mikuni: *runs downstairs* "I'M GONNA KILL YOU!!!!" Johannes: "...Huh. People just don't appreciate creativ--" *PUNCH* metsu: *already getting an ice pack out* Johannes: D: *crashes into the sofa for a soft landing...then books from the shelves above land on his crotch* ._. -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Kohana." fang-hua: yes? Benimaru: "Tsukiyo told me you are taking this weekend off." fang-hua: is that a problem? Benimaru: "Not at all. I think you deserve a break, and getting out for a social gathering will be good for you." fang-hua: oh....you sure? Benimaru: *nods* "...And I would like you to keep an eye on Tsukiyo." fang-hua: i will. Benimaru: *smiles* "Thank you. And have fun." -elsewhere- Relan: "Th-Thank you for the m-meal..." maki: glad you liked it. ^^ Victor: *looking at Relan from all angles* "Hmm..." Relan: ._____. shinra: *aHEM* Victor: "???" Iris: "Maybe...You could not do that?" ^^; Victor: "...Okay." *sits next to Nozomi* nozomi: *pink in the face* Victor: "...Oh. Nozomi? How is your day starting?" nozomi: g-good. .////. tamaki: *glare* Victor: ^^ "Great. Looking forward to working with you on new samples I just received." *glint at Tamaki* nozomi: ah, i see. Victor: "Hey, let's make it fun--whoever finishes last cataloguing all samples has to buy the other one lunch!" nozomi: oh! um...o-ok! i'll do my best! Victor: "I'm sure you will--" *takes her hand, shakes* "May the best person win!" nozomi: r-right... .///////. Victor: *lets go, smiles, heads to the lab* "Better hurry~" -elsewhere- Emine: "Will you be joining the others on the girls' night out, Lin?" lin: not sure yet. chie: i'm gonna be staying here. i feel sick... Yohei: *frown, as he holds her hand* "I'm sorry..." -elsewhere- Wes: "Babysitting went well?" liz: yep. Wes: *smiles* "I should've guessed. You're great at that..." *kiss on the cheek* liz: *smiles* Wes: *holds her hand* "Have you...um, considered...having children?" liz: O///////O w-wha-whu-what? Wes: o\\\\\o "I...just was curious....I didn't mean something now but, like, in the future?" liz: oh! right..m-maybe... Wes: "Y-Yeah, maybe..." *nervous smile* "Heh." -elsewhere- Lawless: *sitting in shopping cart...inhales...exhales* "Okay...You got the camera ready?" romina: locked and loaded! julian: *in another cart* Q~Q Lawless: "First one to reach the bottom wins! ON YOUR MARKS...GET SET..." julian: TT^TT i dont want to die agaaaain! Lawless: *speaking quickly* "You won't die because a little trip down the stairs in a shopping cart never killed anyone--GO!" julian: *SCREAMING LIKE A LITTLE FLUTE* Lawless: "WOO! WOO! Down we go!!! Yay!!!!" *One shopping cart hits a pebble on the stairs...* julian: D8> -KO- julian: OH! oW! *whines and cries in pain* romina: D8 SOMEBODY GET HIM SOME ICE! Lawless: *crashed against the pavement, gets up* "Julian! Where does it hurt?" julian: *high pitched* everywhere! TT~TT Lawless: "...Crap...Um...Blood?" -later- licht: ... Lawless: o___O;;; "I'm not a witch--I can't be drowned--BUT GET ME OUT OF THIS LAKE!" licht: he was a good man...oh who am i kidding, he was an idiot. Lawless: "I'M NOT DEAD YET!" -elsewhere- Kid: *sigh* "At least that distraction is behind us." stocking: ........ Kid: "??? ...I'm sorry. Are you okay?" stocking: yeah just.....the mental image wont go away... *excalibur face* Kid: *shudders* "No kidding...I think we need to get rid of that image..." *pulls out the phone* "Maybe some photos of kittens and puppies?" stocking: yes. yes please. Kid: *smiles, pulls up a slideshow* "Aw! This one is so sleepy!" stocking: awww! so cute! Kid: *flips to another one* "??? Does this one look familiar?" stocking: hmmm. the bell is cute though. Kuro: *on video, rolling on his back, pawing at dangling toy* Kid: *nods* "Indeed..." -elsewhere- Victor: *busily working through samples* nozomi: *trying her best* Victor: "How's it coming along on your end?" nozomi: i'm just about done now... OW! *papercut* Victor: "!!! Oh, dear...Papercut?" nozomi: y-yeah... *getting bandaids* Victor: "Here, let me help..." nozomi: ah... Victor: *holds her hand, as he adds ointment* "That'll help so you don't scar..." nozomi: *wince* >////O Victor: "And now, the bandage..." nozomi: thank you... Victor: "Any time you need me..." nozomi: .... ./////. *Timer goes off* Victor: "Oh! Um...Who won our race?" nozomi: ah! um....oh no! i got distracted.... Victor: *smile* "Call it a draw and just share a meal?" nozomi: i....i would like that. .////. Victor: *nods* "Same..." *pats her shoulder* "We're on break, so let's eat!" nozomi: r-right. Victor: "You like fries? Can share some..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Hey, Mono! How's it going?" mono: alright. Emine: "...Want makeup help?" mono: im fine thanks. -_- Emine: "You sure? Because it looks like your face could use it." mono: *GLARE* Shotaro: "Aaaaaaand good and bad deeds complete! Let's go, Emine--" -LOUD YELLING- mono: FUCKING RUN THEY HAVE GUNS!! Shotaro: "AAAAAAAAH!!!" mono: THISISBADTHISISVERYBAD!! -elsewhere- Tool: "...You hear something?" -elsewhere- Relan: *sigh* shinra: doing ok? Relan: *nods* "Just thinking..." shinra: about what? Relan: "About Mikami...and Commander Giovanni." shinra:..... *listening* Relan: "I don't want her to have to deal with him without more friends there...but I'm scared what he may do..." shinra: that is pretty scary to think about. Relan: *nods* "...Maybe, if next week...something happens...I could ask for your help?" shinra:... *he smiles* any time rel. we're here for you, 101%! Relan: *sniff, hugs* "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- Hibana: ^^ "We're parents..." maki: *JAWDROP* hanako: ?? gabriella: that's right! Akitaru: "...Huh." Arthur: "...Tiny baby." hanako:...*points to oubi* mommy, is that the big ugly gorilla you always complain about? Akitaru: *angry gorilla face* Hibana: *nods* "Yes, that is, sweetie." hanako: Q.Q *hides behind hibana* maki: commander please calm down! Takehisa: "...So you two had a child." gabriella: yep! maki:....she's 4...? gabriella: only a few days old. maki: HOW?! gabriella: cloning tank. maki: oh. Victor: "Any negative consequences to cloning tanks?" Hibana: "..." *looks around* "...Well? Why are you standing here? We were here to drop off Hanako for you to babysit her. We haven't had some alone time for awhile." maki: eh? OwO tamaki: why us?! Hibana: "I don't know anyone else to babysit. And some of you probably need the training." iris: we'll do our best, sister. ^^ Hibana: *pats Iris's head* "I know you will...because if Hanako is at all hurt, I'm castrating Shinra." iris: D8 shinra: WHY ME?! tamaki: because you're an acceptable target. shinra: Q____Q Hibana: "Consider it training before you dare think about putting a baby into my Iris~" iris: sister! >////< Hibana: *picks up Gabriella in her arms* "We'll be back in two hours. Say bye-bye, Hanako! We love you!" hanako: *wave*....*looks up at shinra*...big brother! shinra:....*teary eyed and hugs her* im going to protect this child with my life. iris: ^^; Relan: "O-kay..." ^^;;; -elsewhere- Kid: *smooch* stocking: mmm~<3 Kid: "Feel better?" stocking: yeah. Kid: *nods* "Just a bit longer before True Cross makes your job official?" stocking: yeah, hopefully. Kid: *pats her back* "I'm sure..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: *smiles* "When you become a teacher...I'll get you the best apple...a caramel one." stocking: awww. Kid: "I'm sure your students will bring plenty of apples..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "Just imagine how in awe they will be of you..." stocking: =w= Kid: "...We have a future ahead of us..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "And...I want to see you in that future..." stocking: *blush* Kid: *holds her hand* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "It was so scary!" Emine: *nods* mono: *whimpering* setsuna: *hugging them* it's ok..you're safe now... Shotaro: "What even was that?" mono: i think we interupted a mafioso meeting... Q_Q Emine: "I have no idea how we came upon them..." setsuna:... chie: oh my god...at least you're alright... mono: one of them has a scary shadow monster that cut through the floor! Q_Q Yohei: o_o "Oh no..." chie: .... Yohei: "I may have encountered them before..." chie: you have? Yohei: "Let's just say, when you've worked with both criminal and governmental enterprises, you meet a lot of people, make a few friends...a lot of enemies." chie: ...... Yohei: "And if they knew all of you..." chie:..... mono:...*trembling* Shotaro: "..." *smiles* "Then I'll just send them a message not to hurt us!" nea: i'll send a call to my family. i know these mafia types better than anyone~ Shotaro: "...That's an even better idea!" Shinoda: "J-Just be careful..." -elsewhere- Belkia: *dressed as a jester* "Hi...Ayami." ayami:...*small chuckle* Belkia: *smiles* "I'm glad to see you...How you doing?" ayami: feeling...better. Belkia: "Any updates from your doctors?" ayami: i'll be...leaving soon....b-back to...the psyche ward... Belkia: "...I...don't want you to have to go back there." ayami: eh? Belkia: "Maybe I could do something to help? Sign off on you to put you under supervision elsewhere?" ayami: i wish, but it isnt that simple... Belkia: "..." *holds her hand* ayami: *blush* Belkia: "I...could talk to them, ask them to listen..." -elsewhere- Hibana: "Ah..." gabriella: this is nice. Hibana: =w= "I never realized parenting would take up so much time..." *smooch* gabriella: ^^ Hibana: *snuggle* "Love you..." -elsewhere- Mr Tsubaki: *humming* -elsewhere- Anya: *writing a letter* tsugumi: who're you writing too? Anya: "Mother and Father...about the next year here." tsugumi: ah. Anya: "You will be staying to continue your studies?" tsugumi: *she nods* Anya: "..." *smiles, hug* "I'm glad." -elsewhere- Akitaru: -_-;;; "This child certainly takes after _one_ of her mothers..." hanako: lets go! shinra: TTwTT; *he's stuck as the 'horsey' role* Arthur: "Ride that horse, Brave Knight Hanako!" hanako: XD Akitaru: "The charity of the 8th can go too far sometimes..." Takehisa: "His poor back." iris: ^^; Relan: "...Maybe it's good prep for parenting?" maki: perhaps. Relan: "Hanako? Maybe you'd like a snack?" hanako: *nod* Relan: *smiles* "Let's get you some apple slices...Do you know whether you have a peanut allergy?" -elsewhere- Shamrock: *enters the room...and his eyepatch was bedazzled...* otogiri: let me guess, belkia and/or naho? Belkia: "Both. Arts and crafts day." ^^ otogiri: i see. naho: we bedazzled him! >u< Shamrock: x_-;;;; "I had nothing better to do." himawari:..*tiny smile* Shamrock: "...I'm a shimmering Shamrock...." *smiles at Himawari* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Yohei! I found this great part at the landfill! But then some small kid with a forehead bandage stole it from me!" Yohei: "...So you didn't get the piece? So much for your good deed. Guess you're cursed now." Shotaro: D: mana: but he did get this for you. *points to something in showtaro's pocket* Shotaro: "Oh, right!" *pulls out an old watch* "Shiny!" Yohei: "..." *smiles* chie: good job you guys! Shotaro: "Good deed, then?" chie: *she nods* -elsewhere- Benimaru: *looking at a small doll in his hand* reimi: whatcha got there, commander? Benimaru: "One of the children made it for me..." *it looks a bit like him* "...The eyes are wrong." reimi: still, its not that bad. Benimaru: "No, I suppose not...How are you?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Relaxing..." kim: sure is. Jacqueline: *smiles* Good to have some time off, especially before the move..." -a few days later- Patty: *marks a date on the calendar* "Just a bit longer..." liz: next month, can you believe it? Patty: "And then we say goodbye to school..." *sniff* stocking: think of it more as 'starting a new chapter of our lives'! Kid: -\\\\- "Y-Yeah..." -elsewhere- Belkia: "Did Tsubaki and Black Star get us tickets for their graduation? 'Cause I already got the bucket of tomatoes!" lilac: you need...t-tickets? Sakuya: *shrug* "Some graduations give out a limited number of tickets so that no one student's family takes up more seats and ends up preventing other students' families from attending." Shamrock: "I doubt any of us will be excluded by the maximum number of tickets." lilac: o-oh... Sakuya: "We should think about a graduation gift for them..." naho: maybe get a pool? Sakuya: "Oh, that'd be something awesome...How to pay for it?" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "??? Nozomi, who is this?" nozomi: ?? karin: hey zozo! nozomi: eh? dr itou! what brings you here? karin: i'm the new recruit, kiddo! Akitaru: "...You are?" karin: the name's karin itou. researcher and technician! Akitaru: "...Oh! The one who recommended Nozomi!" karin: the very same! Akitaru: "And you want to join the 8th? I mean, you have so many inventions that I didn't think you'd join us." karin: well, i figured i'd give you guys some help, see how things are here. Akitaru: "Well, with your talent, I'd be a fool to turn down the invitation!" karin: awesome!...is there space in the garage? i need someplace to park my mechsuit.