My car broke down again wee!!!

Detour

“Really Scott,” you say, as you run your fingers through your hair. “I don’t look familiar to you at all?” You take a mental picture of your high school tormentor’s face. Damn. ‘You’ve only gotten hotter these past few years haven’t you?’

“Nah man, sorry” He states as he moves to close the door to his apartment. You give a slight rub to a small gold medallion and his body starts moving on it’s own. You stare at him with a cruel smile as he tries to wrestle control back of his body. Your face strains but you are able to force him to let you into his place. Scott, evidently, was smarter than he looks as you notice him take a mental note of your struggle and the medallion. You’re gonna have to be careful around him.

You have to admit, this is a lot tougher than you initially expected. Much like his body, man has a will of steel, and even with this necklace’s little power boost, you can only barely contain him. But you have the power of raw emotion coursing through you. Envy. Lust. Unlike Scottie over here, lady luck has not been kind to the past few years past high school. That all changed when you came across this medallion. A strange, mystical, wonderful medallion with strange, mystical, wonderful powers. As soon it came into your possession, you instantly knew the first person who would have the privilege of witnessing its power firsthand. Scott reclaimed a bit of power over himself.

“What the fuck dude! You got the wrong guy! I really don’t know who you are!” You have to hold back a bit of your hurt. All those years of agony and fear, and it doesn’t even register a blip to him. ‘Fuck it, worth it for what I’m about to get.’ With another rub of the medallion you force him to freeze.

As you study his frame, still and glistening with a nervous sweat, you are overcome with a wave of lust- you can’t wait to possess the fuck out of this man. He’s only gotten bigger, beefier since the last time you’ve seen him. You are cut from your trance as you hear a soft “zzzz” sound.

His phone buzzes again and, rubbing your medallion, you force him to pull it out and unlock it for you. “Who is this?” You ask, as you take a closer look at the string of texts. “Almost back!” “Hey u wanna get some pizza tonight?” “Dude I gotta tell you about Sophie at the weights today.“

“I-It’s Alex, he’s my friend. He’s my best friend. We’re roommates. Also he’s coming back soon, so you should probably go. This-whatever the fuck this is man, I won’t tell anyone I promise. Just go” he states nervously. Try as you might, you can’t read if he’d genuinely let you go. Knowing the Scott you knew in high school, he’d probably beat you to a pulp as soon as you released your hold on him. Whatever. Not leaving anyway. You stare at more pictures of his friend from Scott’s social media. Fit, cute- hot even, easy on the eyes. Ok then, maybe a little detour is in order. 

“I’m gonna give you a choice.” You state plainly, as you set his phone on the table. “And I know you remember who I am, so you can stop the act. You? Or Alex? Who’s it gonna be?” He probably thinks you’re gonna kill him. Not even close. If anything, he’s gonna be getting a new lif-

“Alex, Alex! Please dude, just leave me alone!” He says without hesitation. Damn. Cold-blooded. You smile with menacing compliance. 

“Alex it is.”

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Minutes later, a sweaty Alex unlocks the door to his apartment, eager to get quick shower in and order some dinner. “Oh, uh, I didn’t realize we’d have guests”. 

Alex smiles warmly at you and greets you, “Hey, I’m Alex, Scott’s roommate. Good to meet you!” He looks at his hand. “Sorry, I just got back from the gym, so I’d shake your hand, b-” “So you’re Alex! good to meet you too!” you cut him off by extending your hand, which he awkwardly shakes out of formality. You use this to take a sneak preview of your future vessel’s hands. Calloused, but soft. Thin, damp. Vascular. Good.

“Yeah, I’m an old friend of Scott’s. From high school,” you lie. “He said he had to grab something from the store, so he’ll probably be back in a bit.”

“Aww well, I’m sorry he’s been keeping you waiting” Alex gives a warm smile. “He’s usually pretty good at this kind of stuff, so I’m sure he had a good reason. Do you want like a water or something?” 

He starts to head to the kitchen. You stifle a moan as you quickly stick your hand in your pants and smear his gym sweat all over your dick. Sneak preview. 

As he fashions himself a glass of water and glances back as you quickly take your hands out your pants before he notices. “Oh no, no! I’m alright! Thank you for the offer though!” you beam back. Close call.

‘Alex is such a nice, stand up guy’ You wonder to yourself, ‘why is he friends with that piece of shit’

“I’ve known Scott since college, so a little less than you, haha” he adds, as if hearing your mental conversation. “He always keeps it real and he’s even been helping me get toned”. He smiles and does a small bicep flex to demonstrate -hot- before he ravenously gulps down the entire glass of water and sets it down.

‘Fuck yeah, I can’t wait to be the one going down that tube’ you think, as you bite your lip. Alex starts to head your way. You then pick up on his scent, he smells clean- probably his cologne or deodorant. Mountains. Mint. Fresh rain. He’s like a breath of fresh air. Then the undercurrent of his scent hits. Raw, primal, alpha as fuck. You’re a bit surprised. Such a kind, clean cut guy and he apparently naturally smells like a filthy, raunchy, putrid motherfucker. You can hardly control yourself as you try to imagine where it’s coming from. Pits, ass, feet, ball sweat, all of the above?- wherever the fuck it’s coming from, it’s intoxicating. You smile in the joy that a little piece of you, even if it was just the dick that you rubbed his hand sweat all over, now smells like a diluted Alex. You struggle as you adjust your growing hard on in proximity to the pheromone bomb that is Alex.

Suddenly, Alex’s phone buzzes. You steal a glance at the sender. It’s Scott.

“Hey man, come to my room, now. We need to fucking talk. I have no idea who he is. Make sure he stays where he is. He doesn’t know I’m here .” Alex stares at his phone, a little perplexed, while you continue to stare at this fine, fine piece of ass in front of you. He gives a quick glance your way, to which you respond with a smile. 

“Hey, uh, make yourself at home, ok? Im sure Scott’s coming back soon. I, uh, I gotta take care of something real quick with our, um, other roommate.” There’s only two bedrooms and he’s a horrible liar, but you still find it a little endearing. “Anyway, it was nice to meet you, maybe we can hang out sometime. Any friend of Scott is a friend of mine!“ he tells you kindly as you swoon. ‘Oh Alex we’re about to be much, much closer than friends. Closer than you can possibly imagine’.

“Hey dude, uh, so Scott’s friend is waiting for you in the living room. Also whatever this is, can it wait? I kinda have to showe-“ Alex cuts himself off as he sees Scott slumped over, tied up to his desk chair with his own dirty clothes in a neat little bow. “What the fuck!?! Scott! are you ok?” Alex rushes over to help his friend.

“So, I gotta say, Scott, you made a great choice sacrificing him to save yourself. Alex is definitely a catch.” You say from the doorway. Alex quickly looks your way in horror as his best friend breaks free from his fake restraints and pulls him into an embrace.

Alex tries to squirm free from Scott’s grip, as you make Scott say the truth to his friend. “He made me choose, between you and me. I chose you.”

“T-This is a joke, right? Scott?” Scott starts to force him into his desk chair. “Cmon man!” Alex pleads, as an emotionless Scott ties him to the desk chair.

“Some best friend” you chuckle, as you stroke Scott’s cheek and wipe away a stray tear -you can feel his revulsion internally- “he sold you out without a second thought”. You start to undress his lower half, starting with his gym shoes. Fuck it was potent. “Don’t worry, I’ll never do that to us.” You peel away his sweat soaked socks and take another whiff. Alex sits in confusion, probably speechless at what had just transpired.

“Let’s make a deal” you say with a chuckle. “I’ll show you a taste of me if you show me a taste of you.” Without waiting for a response, you start by kneeling down sucking on his scummy toes. Sour. Just how you like it. He’s still squirming in his bonds a little. “Step on me,” you say, as you smash your face to his sweaty feet over and over again, simulating him stepping on you. You catch a little movement in his crotch area. ‘Is he enjoying this?’ you ask, as you continue up Alex’s legs. You look back to make sure Scott is still in your control. He stands frozen, emotionless, but with a deep hatred in his eyes, twitching occasionally in his attempt to break free. You make him face Alex and force him to lift the corner of his tank top to give Alex a little tease, while you continue with your little treasure hunt.

You then peel away his compression shorts to reveal your prize. A concentrated bloom of Alex’s pheromones hit you. Ecstasy. You almost pass out on the spot. ‘Holy shit’. You can't control yourself as bury your head and greedily rub your face in his sweaty crotch. Alex is eerily quiet.

Rubbing the medallion, you issue your next command. You’re gonna need to divert a little magic to making this work, so you release some control of Scott as emotion and shouting return to him. It takes a minute or two but you’re able to get your bodies properly primed fro the next stage. You notice Alex shiver from a slight tingle in his body, while Scott continues his barrage of insults your way. “Shut up,” you command. His lips quiver and then shut. “Scottie, come tell Alex what his best friend is gonna do to him.”

Alex again looks at Scott with a pleading face as a twitching, emotionless Scott continues: “Alex, I’m gonna stuff you full of himm- full of my Ma,” you wince. Strong and stubborn as ever, you can’t even get him to call you master. “Man you’re gonna love it. I sold you out to save myself. Didn’t even have to think about it. Just like that.” You’re getting a little better at controlling his movements. “Now I’m gonna be the one to make sure I put all of him inside you” Scott continues, “I-I can’t wait to see him wear you like a s-suit, parading you around, s-swimming in your skin and no one will ever know. I can’t wait to see the new you, w-with a little fag pilot tucked safe inside, pulling on your strings, speaking for you, thinking for you, loving for you” Scott finishes with an unsettling, wide grin that you force him into. 

Emotion and control rush back to Scott’s face. “Alex...” he states in an apologetic tone, but Alex doesn’t even look him in eye. Again, off the corner of your eye, you can’t help but notice a ghost of a smile on his face before it returns to its sullen look.

“Ok, ok, enough you two. Let’s go put on a good show for our best friend Scottie”.

-End Part 1-

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 73

with a new year comes new challenges...

Kid: *yawn* stocking: zzzz Kid: "..." *hug* stocking: happy new year~ *kiss* Kid: *smiles* "The best start..." *smooch* -elsewhere- Black Star: *snores* tsubaki:.... *forehead kiss* happy birthday. Black Star: =w= *yawns* "Thanks..." *smiles* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "Zzz..." naoya: oooi, akuta. Akutagawa: "H-Huh? Wha?" naoya: happy new year. *hands him a beer can* Akutagawa: "???" *looks at the can* naoya: hey, you're gonna be 21 this year, so why not something early? Akutagawa: "..." *opens the can...sniffs--and scrunches his face* >_< naoya: relax, its not gonna bite, haha. Akutagawa: "Hope it tastes better than it smells..." *sip* "..." naoya: well? Akutagawa: "...I’ve tasted worse." naoya: see? there ya go! *pats his back* Akutagawa: "..." *nods* "Thank you." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Zzz..." atsushi: *yaaaawn* Kyoka: *opens her eyes* "...New Year." atsushi: yeah. lets make this one a great one! Kyoka: "..." *fist bump* atsushi: *fist bump* ^^ -elsewhere- Burns: "...It won't come off." foien: yeah, it's going to be a while. *cough* -elsewhere- shinra:.....dang, cant believe we'll be in the collage program this year.... Arthur: "Then comes the knight school." shinra: not even going to question it. tamaki: -_-; Relan: *filling in his schedule* iris: *smiles* Relan: "Which classes were you thinking, Iris?" iris: i think taking up a theology class might help. and maybe natural studies. Relan: *nods* "You'll be good in those, especially for botany...I'm still looking at math classes..." -elsewhere- Todoroki: "Back to the grind..." ochako: yeah.... Todoroki: "...Looking forward to continuing your internship?" ochako: *nods* Todoroki: "...Let's do our best, then." ochako:....hey, todoroki? Todoroki: "Yes?" ochako: why did you chose endeavour's agency? Todoroki: "..." *looks at his left hand* "If I want to learn how to use my Quirk, I thought learning from the person from whom I inherited it, and who used it to rise to Number Two Hero, would be a start..." ochako:...even after he- Todoroki: "...This is something I have to try, at least...I'm not saying I'm giving him a chance...but my mother told me...this is my power..." ochako: .... Todoroki: "...I want to see what I can do with it...I don't know." ochako:...if that's the case. i believe in you! ^^ Todoroki: ^\\\^ "Thanks..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *flipping pancakes* sonia: *coloring* Chuuya: "Just about done. Sonia, please set the table." sonia: ok. *doing so* Chuuya: *sets out maple syrup and berries* "Excited for the new year?" sonia: *nod nod* Chuuya: "And school?" sonia:...i guess. Chuuya: "Well, you'll get to learn more about drawing, math, reading, science...Can meet some new friends..." sonia: ..... Chuuya: "And I'll be at a school, too, so it'll be like we're both going through it together..." sonia: but papa wont be at the school i'll be at... Chuuya: "...Well, yeah, I know--I just meant, you know, even if we're in different physical locations, we're...still in the same place?" ^^; sonia: .... Chuuya: "...You'll have to go to school at some point. And if there is ever any problem, me, or Granny, or Gin, or someone will be there to pick you up." sonia: ok. Chuuya: *smiles* "You can pick out your own backpack, too." -elsewhere- Meme: *pours milk* mio: *yaaaaawns* Meme: "Good morning!" mio: *hug from behind* happy new year.... =///= Meme: ^\\\\^ "Happy new year to you." *pats Mio's hand* -elsewhere- Joker: *blows a party favor* scarlet: *groans* its too early in the morning for this... Joker: "..." *sets out medicine and coffee* "Maybe we all overdid it." ivy: zzzzzzzzzzzz Joker: "...So, new year's resolution: flush out the Hoods..." -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." *his head is bandaged* prisoner: jeez, you look fucked up. Kunikida: "..." *picks up his chalk, writes again on the wall* -elsewhere- Gin: *dries plate* "Here you go." higuchi: thanks for staying the night *kiss on the cheek* Gin: =\\\\= "Happy to. Did you sleep okay?" -elsewhere- Spirit: "Excited to be going back to classes?" izumi: yep. Spirit: "And your course schedule looks good. Just watch out for certain teachers." izumi: noted. Spirit: "Any clubs you're joining?" -elsewhere- Mori: "..." mii: *mreeeow* Mori: "???" mii: are you quite well now? Mori: "I don't know. I keep thinking abouDID YOU JUST TALK?!" mii: hmm, perhaps i should take a form you would be more familiar with? Mori: *curled up in the corner, staring* Q____Q souseki: hmm. still unwell, lad? Mori: "S-Sir? Y-Yes...I want her back." souseki: have you been focusing your ability? Mori: "I-I can't...My mind is clouded with memories..." souseki: hmm... Mori: "..." *holds out a hand...it shakes* *Something shimmers along his hand...* souseki: ?? *Something like...a face seems to pass along the shimmer--then fades into nothing* Mori: "D-Damn..." souseki: hmmm.... Mori: "Sir...I'm forgetting what she looked like." souseki: dont you have a photograph of her? Mori: "A photograph cannot capture every second of her that was burned into my brain, its flames cooled by the passage of time and...and whatever has happened to me." souseki: hmmm... Mori: "...I don't know..." *brushes a hand through his hair* "...I feel sick..." -elsewhere- taoka: .... pixie: so boooored.... Member #1: *filing their nails* lust oni: *whistling* Member #1: "...Maybe play a game?" lust oni: who's up for darts? Member #2: "T-The pointy kind?" lust oni: *holding up a few darts* mmhmm~<3 Member #2: *twitchy smile* "I-I like the p-p-p-pointy ones..." *takes one carefully* pixie: is this a good idea? greed oni: nah, he's gonna be fine....maybe. Member #2: *toss* -15 pts- pixie: not bad! Member #2: "Hee hee...Your turn!" pixie: *toss* -10 pts- =3= boo. Member #2: "Too bad!" *picks up another one...tosses--* -5 pts- greed oni: you were saying? Member #2: "..." *eye twitch* pixie: *sticks her tongue out* ^u^ Member #2: *summons a flaming mantis pincer--aiming for Pixie's tongue* pixie: *jumps up onto the ceiling* tsk-tsk. Member #2: "..." *stares at Pixie...licks their lips* "Just toss your dart..." -elsewhere- Neuhaus: "..." michelle: zzzzz Neuhaus: *sets down the tea...sits by the bed* -a tiny jorogumo is on her head- jorogumo: zzzzz Neuhaus: "!!!" jorogumo: o^o ~? Neuhaus: "..." *whispers* "Why are you here?" jorogumo: ?? Neuhaus: "...Just...please, don't hurt her..." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *stares* "...Maybe we should sell this thing?" Agey: D:< medea:....perhaps take it to the curator? Kepuri: "??? Curator?" medea: in the land of nod....it's a shop. chie: oh, didnt we sell that demon teddy to them? Yohei: *bad memories* Q____Q;;; chie: *protective shadow hug* Yohei: =~= Agey: "Now see here!" *pokes his finger into Medea's nose* "My brain contains more knowledge in it than your pinky! I am not some toy you can just trade for playing cards or whatever you children do nowadays!" medea: ....i'll deliver him myself. if it's a way to bring myself redemption.... Agey: D:< "I AM NOT AN OBJECT! I AM A HUMAN BEING!" Kepuri: "...A tanuki-looking human being..." >3> -elsewhere- kim: *sneeze* -elsewhere- PlushFix: "Family jewels, bitches!" mimeca: \(^o^)/ PlushFix: "Damn right!" *holds up the newspaper* "We break in, we take, we rich!" -elsewhere- Alone: "You gonna eat that, Grimoire?" *his eye is bandaged* grimoire:...not hungry. Alone: "..." *shrugs, takes the muffin* "So..." *nom* "When we leaving?" grimoire:...... Alone: "...Tomorrow? Next week?" *wagging his tail* -elsewhere- Haumea: "...Okay. Who did this?" *points at her crown--which has googly eyes glued to it* guruna: OuO *shaking* arrow:....*glances at friz, bee, and jonah* Jonah: *whistles innocently* Friz: "I swear, I have no idea how--" Bee: "Friz did it." Friz: "JUDAS!" arrow: -_-; Haumea: "..." *flicks Bee in the forehead* Bee: *coughs up blood, falls back* "Wh-Why--" Haumea: "Snitching is a sin." guruna: roost in persimmon. Friz: ^w^ "Well, that's--" *BANG* guruna: O-O;;; Haumea: *flicked Friz* Friz: XwX -elsewhere- Izuku: "..." ("Still no text message reply...") inko: waiting for a call? Izuku: "I have been texting Iida, but he hasn't replied..." inko: you two arent fighting, are you? Izuku: "I-I don't think so? I just...wanted to reach out after his brother's injury..." inko: ah. Izuku: "...Mom? Do I give him his space? Do I wait for him to ask for help?" inko: i guess let him talk to you first? Izuku: *nods* "Yeah..." *sets his phone down* -elsewhere- Gopher: *with game controller* "So...Which classes did you pick?" kirika: i think i work well with the thief class. fast and able to steal the enemy's shit. Gopher: "Seems appropriate..." *selects an angel character* "And classes at school this semester?" kirika: infiltration? if thats a thing. Gopher: "I think so. Mr. Sid and Miss Mira teach some...So, you'll be a ninja?" kirika: maybe, sounds pretty badass. Gopher: ^w^ "Yep!--angelic badass ninja thief..." kirika: fuck yeah. -elsewhere- Katai: "Keek, you see this?" *pulls up photos on his laptop* "Anyone look familiar?" keek: *examining* ... Katai: *taps a key--and two photos appear* "These were taken within seconds of each other..." *there's a person missing in the photo on the left* "The older one was altered..." keek: hm... Katai: "...I don't know--this is so confusing..." *puts in eyedrops* -elsewhere- Kuro: "Zzz..." mahiru: *making lunch* Kuro: *sniffs--bolts upright* "What are you making?" mahiru: omelets. Kuro: *already seated at the table with a bib on* "Let's dine." mahiru: ^^; -elsewhere- Giriko: *sets down the sippy cup* "Thirsty, kiddo?" anna: ba! Giriko: "You got it." *offers it* "Drink up." -elsewhere- higuchi: ..... Gin: "Ichiyou?" higuchi: *almost falls out of her chair* O///o Gin: *catches her* "Easy." higuchi: im g-ay!. im been im ok-ood, i mean....*ahem* thanks. Gin: "..." *cheek smooch* higuchi:... ^/////^ Gin: "...Something troubling you?" higuchi: ...*rubs eye* still miss her, i guess.... Gin: *nods* "How long has it been?" higuchi: .....about half a year now.... Gin: "...Rain's child will need more than just mourning for her." higuchi:...*she nods* Gin: "And...have you been looking more into what Mori was doing?" higuchi:...a little bit.... Gin: "Any discoveries?" higuchi: .... i found her head...... Gin: *eyes widen* higuchi: it was so...surreal...like some weird nightmare........the letters....the photos....the journal....*gags slightly* Gin: *rubs her back* *nods* "...I know..." higuchi:....i think i know....at least one of his agendas......he-he was...trying to produce an heir... Gin: "..." *shudders* "Him procreating...minus Sonia, of course, is disgusting." higuchi: h-he's sick....amongst the girl's blood....he was...looking for a potential mo- Gin: "...'Potential'...?" higuchi: *shaking, clutching her stomach* m-moth-.... Gin: *holds her, shushes* "Okay...I understand..." higuchi:...*sniff* Gin: "He's not here...You're safe. Sonia is safe..." higuchi: r-right....d-does hirotsu know about this? Gin: "..." *shakes her head* "I haven't told him...because you're still in charge." higuchi: hmm....he's doing a good job, keeping things together. Gin: *nods* "He's dealt with Mori and Tachihara long enough..." higuchi: *chuckles* Gin: *smiles* "Have some faith in him...And in the rest here. They are containing the situation as best as they can." -elsewhere- Mikuni: "...I'll give you $45." medea: very well. Agey: "WHY DON'T I HAVE A SAY IN THIS--" Mikuni: "Johan, want to play~?" -elsewhere- Iida: *walking to the train* ???: iida! Iida: *looks up* "???" -its ochako and izuku- ochako: so you're heading back to hosu town, huh? Iida: "Yes. I am." ochako: ah. good luck on your internships then! ^^ Iida: "Yes. Thank you." Izuku: "...Iida, we're friends..." Iida: "..." ochako: and we're here for you, 110%! Izuku: "And if you ever need to talk--" Iida: "Thank you. Sincerely." ochako: .... Iida: *smiles* "I will be fine. No need to worry." Todoroki: "..." *watching from a few feet away* -elsewhere- Kurogiri: "I have an update on the Nomu..." tomura: oh? Kurogiri: "Three are ready. If we wait a few more weeks--" tomura: ahhhhh im getting tired of waiting...*scratch scratch scratch* Kurogiri: "...Perhaps speak with Sensei." tomura:....*turns on the intercom* Sensei: "Yes?" tomura: what's our next plan? Sensei: "That depends. What did you learn from your lesson with Mr. Stain?" tomura: ...i learned that he's a dick. Sensei: "...That...wasn't quite the lesson I wanted you to take away. Didn't his conviction tell you anything?" -elsewhere- Izuku: *knock knock* gran torino: i dont want what yer selli-... oh, its you. Izuku: "Y-Yes, sir! Izuku Midoriya! UA student! Date of birth July 15--" gran torino: for the love of fuck man, INHALE! Izuku: *deep inhale* "S-S-So, you remember me?" QWQ gran torino: hard not to, kid. yer interning, right? Izuku: "Still am, sir! Just returning from winter break, and I'm excited to pick up our lessons where we left out towards fully embracing my Quirk--" gran torino: you got yer backpack? Izuku: "Right here!" *it's heavy and towers over him* gran torino: good, cause we're goin' on a lil holiday soon to hosu town. Izuku: O_O "...Seriously?" -elsewhere- Endeavor: "And my team of experts have limited sites of the most intense crime to this general area." Todoroki: "...But that is outside of Death City." intern: ._. Endeavor: "And that's where we'll be! My researchers weren't just wiping their noses--they were scouting this city out! Isn't that right, Einstein?!" intern: my name is char- Endeavor: "See? They agree with me. Now pack up--our limo comes in 20 minutes." -elsewhere- Uwabami: "Welcome back, dears~!" momo: *nods* itsuka: *wave* hey. Uwabami: "How were your breaks?" *hands a tablet with her schedule to Momo, and a mirror to Itsuka--as she starts adjusting her hair* -elsewhere- Ojiro: [let me know when you land in chicago] hagakure: [k] .... -elsewhere- Burns: "Finally..." *dries his face* "...Clear my schedule tomorrow." dia: understood... Burns: "...Are you taking another personal day?" dia: *shakes her head* Burns: "Good. Keep everything in order." -elsewhere- Bon: *reading* konekomaru: *taking notes* Shima: *setting his head down on the desk...nodding off* -elsewhere- Medusa: "And does Neian like her snake toy?" *washing her in the sink* neian: *babble* ^o^ Medusa: *small smile* "And snakes are your friends...You'll see all kinds of abilities they have..." *pours water along her back* -elsewhere- Fyodor: *humming* guard: ... Fyodor: "Guard, I had said I wanted a radio..." guard: alright. *hands him a small radio through the food slot* Fyodor: "..." -_- "How am I to turn it on? With my toes?" guard: *shrug* Fyodor: "..." *small grunt, trying to reach the dial with his toes--* -radio static- Fyodor: "..." *tries to turn the dial* -country station- Fyodor: -_-# "No." *turns more* -classical station- Fyodor: "..." *sigh of relief* =w= -elsewhere- Assi: "You like that scarf, huh?" mono: =///n///= Assi: *smiles* "It not only looks fashionable, but it's excellent for staying warm in cold winters--" -elsewhere- PlushFix: "So, Flowers, how did you find your lackey?" shaula: you mean beatrice? well, its an interesting story. long ago, she was just some wandering killer, murdering all in her path, i beat her in a fight, and she became my maid ever since~ beatrice: 7///7; PlushFix: " 'Beat her'? What, like your slave?" beatrice: i had attacked her and she defeated me in combat. -_-; shaula: what she said. PlushFix: "...So, B, what keeps you around? I mean, why not run away?" beatrice:.... 7///7 loyalty. hina:....she's doing you, aint she? shaula: yyuuuuup. beatrice: -///-; l-lady shaula, please. PlushFix: "...That's hot. Ever need a plushie to curl up with?" -punt out the window- beatrice: =_=# -elsewhere- Kyoka: *shoulder poke* atsushi: IMAWAKE! Kyoka: o_o "...I just wanted to say dinner's ready." atsushi: oh. right. haha ^^; Kyoka: "...Did you not sleep well?" *scoops rice* atsushi: *yaaaawn* long night, i guess.... Kyoka: "Maybe take a bath after dinner and get to bed." atsushi: good call. Kyoka: "Tomorrow will be another study prep meeting." atsushi: right. Kyoka: "Then we're searching for more clues." *passes a bowl of curry* -elsewhere- Yohei: *hug* chie: ^u^ aww. Yohei: *smooch* "To a new year..." chie: indeed. *looks at her reflection* might get my hair cut shorter... Yohei: "That'd look good..." *brushes a hand along her hair* "Better ask Toru, too." -elsewhere- Black Star: =w= tsubaki: *rubbing his head* have a nice birthday? Black Star: *nods* "Gifts were great...Food was even better..." *cuddle* tsubaki: that's good. *smooch* Black Star: =\\\\= "Mmm..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *hiding under a blanket* mary: you ok, toby? Mr. Tsubaki: =3= *wags his tail* mary: do you want the brush? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* mary: *picks him up and sits on the bed with him in her lap as she brushes his fur* brushy brushy~ Mr. Tsubaki: =\\\\\= *calms down* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *looking at a newspaper report* miwa so what's new? Akitaru: "...Can I let you in on something?" miwa: sure, whats up? Akitaru: "Burns is wanting to talk to Shinra..." *the newspaper article in front of him is a report of what happened at Shinra's house* miwa: !! Akitaru: "...It's going to be rough, whatever he's going to tell Shinra." miwa: cant even imagine.... Akitaru: "...As he's with the First, Burns knows things we at the Eighth haven't even found yet. And he keeps it to himself..." miwa: maybe we can help? Akitaru: "We'd appreciate it. And with Burns snooping around..." tamaki: *from behind a wall* ....... Akitaru: "Try to keep Tamaki and Nozomi occupied." miwa: can do. tamaki:...*walking away* Victor: *spots Tamaki* "???" tamaki:..... {guruna: we're children of misfortune after all~} tamaki:....... Victor: *waves* "Hello?" tamaki: *snaps back angrily* what?! Victor: .__O *leaps back* "N-Nothing?" tamaki:...im going to bed... Victor: "G-Good night?" *looks around, nervous* -morning- Steinbeck: "Zzz..." -alarm clock going off- Steinbeck: *waves his hand to hit the alarm* -got it- Steinbeck: =_= *yawns* twain: *asleep in his own room, sleeping in a hammock* Steinbeck: "Thank goodness for small miracles..." *gets out of bed, pulls on his shirt before stepping outside* oscar: good morning, johnny boy, up and early today? Steinbeck: "Have to be to keep this organization moving." *preps the coffee machine* "What about you?" oscar: just got up early, i suppose~ *wearing a pink, satin robe with faux fur trim* Steinbeck: "Hmm...How far along is breakfast?" oscar: ernest said he'd make breakfast today. Steinbeck: "...What, he's fishing again?" oscar: *chuckles* oh you silly boy. *pap pap* Steinbeck: -_- *FWOOM* Steinbeck: o_O Ernest: "..." *exits...his shoulder has a small flame on it* "Eggs are done!" baum: .___. my bacon..... Q___Q ebie: Q^Q;;; *holds wilbur close to her* twain: *pokes head in* i smell food. Ernest: "Eh, some yogurt will help that bacon, Baumie." *hard slap on the back* baum: oof- >3< dorothy: M'n'M pancakes please. Steinbeck: -_-# "Check the heat setting, Ernest..." Ernest: "Pancakes, I can do!" *flips one--and it lands on Steinbeck's face* twain:...*eats it* yum! Steinbeck: *still has M&M's stuck on his face* -_-# Ernest: *whistles, returns to work...* ^^;; -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *sipping his coffee* Mr. Tsubaki: *at his feet, gnawing on a chicken bone* louisa: good morning. Fitzgerald: *smiles* "Morning. We have English biscuits." mary: yay! Fitzgerald: "Granted, they don't hold a candle to American bisc--" bram: i'll just have some tea right now....my stomach isnt agreeing with me today. Mr. Tsubaki: *loud yawn* =n= Fitzgerald: "??? Sorry to hear that, Little Sport." *pours the hot water* -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Zzz..." -is that...the smell of coffee?- Shamrock: *yawns* *sits up* "..." *gets up, puts on his robe, heads to the kitchen* -elsewhere- katya: *HURRK* pushkin: *pats her back* you gonna be ok? katya: MY MOUTH TASTES LIKE SADNESS AND BAD DECISIONS! pushkin: *pap pap* Motojiro: *pops up* "Maybe some lemon medicine to settle your tummy?" pushkin: .-. how did you get into our apartme- Motojiro: "Ankle bracelets." pushkin:......what? katya: the fuck? Motojiro: "And I jimmied your lock." *drops the tablet into a glass of water, squeezes a lemon* "Sip slowly." katya: ....... Motojiro: owo "Is it good?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Zzz..." -phone buzzes- Chuuya: *picks up the phone* naoya: mornin' Chuuya: "Morning...What's up?" naoya: how's everything on your end? Chuuya: "Okay. Trying to get Sonia excited about school." naoya: ah, well akuta's a bit hungover here... Chuuya: "...Why is he hungover, Naoya?" naoya: he maaay have had a bit much from the beer can i gave him ^^; Chuuya: "Naoya. How old is Akutagawa?" naoya: he's gonna be 21 soon! Chuuya: "DO YOU ACTUALLY THINK HE'S READY FOR THAT-- Akutagawa: "Put on the music--I want to sing!" *clutches his head* "Ow..." naoya: ._.; ok ok! i admit, i might have fucked up a bit there. Akutagawa: Q____Q "It all hurts...Rashomon, save me..." Chuuya: "...Do I need to head over?" rashomon: *pap pap* naoya: if you can...but you probably need to spend time with sonia, so i wont force ya. Chuuya: *sigh* "I can ask someone to take her out shopping..." naoya: ...alright. Chuuya: "Okay, bye." *hangs up* "..." *exits his bedroom* mito: o^o Chuuya: *pets* "Hungry, Mito?" mito: *mew* Chuuya: *pulls out a dish and food, sets it down* mito: *nom nom nom* Chuuya: *strokes* "Sonia? You up?" sonia: zzzz Chuuya: *walks to Sonia's room* "Sonia?" sonia: *asleep, cuddling her teddy* Chuuya: *rests a hand on her shoulder* sonia: =u= Chuuya: "Time to wake up, sweetie." sonia: *shifting in bed* mm... Chuuya: "Sonia? You okay?" sonia: *yawns and rubs her eyes* nhuh? Chuuya: "I'm about to make breakfast." sonia: ok....*yaaaawn* Chuuya: "Anything you hungry for?" -elsewhere- Kid: "Feel okay?" stocking: =~= fuckin' cramps.... Kid: *sets down the ice pack* "Anything else I should bring?" *opens the grocery bag, removes chocolates* stocking: =3= hot water bottle please. Kid: *nods* "I'll fill it up. Just hang in there..." stocking: TT~TT Kid: *heads into the kitchen, heats up water* -elsewhere- Katai: "All set?" aya: yep, this should be everything. Katai: "And here's your lunch." aya: ok. Katai: "And call if there is an emergency. And take this for safety--" *holds up a pillow cushion* aya: .-.; Katai: "Her name is Natalie, and she is not only compact but comfy." ^w^ aya: i....see... ._.; Katai: "Now, let's get going!" *has dressed up...and put his futon in a dress* aya: ^-^; (KUNI PLEASE BE FREED FROM JAIL SOON) -elsewhere- Arthur: "..." *pat pat* nozomi:...t-thanks... tamaki: we'll bring your lesson plans back for you, ok? Arthur: *nods* "Want any food from the grocery?" nozomi: im good... Arthur: "..." *hands her his hilt* nozomi: ?? Arthur: "Take this as your weapon. Even without a flame, Excalibur's hilt packs a mean punch." nozomi:...*small chuckle* i'll....keep that in mind... Arthur: *small smile* "Good." shinra: take care, ok? Relan: "About ready?" shinra: yep. iris: *nods* Relan: *hands Iris her backpack* -elsewhere- Chuuya: *sighs* "Now how do I get him to school? What the hell?" naoya: i called him in sick. Chuuya: "Then I better head to school--" Akutagawa: *sobbing* Chuuya: "...Oh, darn." naoya: heeey, you're gonna be ok, akuta. Akutagawa: *whimpers* Chuuya: "...Hang in there, buddy. I'll see you after school." -elsewhere- Meme: *opens her locker--and it's full of--* "Paper cranes?" tsugumi: were you making a wish? Meme: "I didn't make these..." ._.; tsugumi: *examining* Meme: "Is this an omen? Is someone going to send cranes after me?" tsugumi: ^^; Meme: "Well, I better clear these out--" *an envelope falls out of her locker--and inside is a photo* "???" mio: what's that? Meme: *looks at the photo...and trembles* mio: whats wrong? Meme: "Th-That child?" mio: ?? *examines the photo* *The photo shows someone holding a baby that looks like a young Meme* tsugumi: is...is this...? Meme: "Mio...Is that me?" mio: it...it looks like you. Meme: "...I need to know who went into my locker." *fast-walking to front desk* mio: h-hey wait for us! Meme: "Granny!" *rings the desk bell* auntie: hmm? what is it dearie? Meme: "Do you have security cam footage before 7:24 this morning showing my locker?" auntie: i think so, let me just check. Meme: *taps her fingers nervously* auntie: alright, come on in. Meme: *enters* -there is a small meeting room with a TV, showing the camera feed- Meme: *pulls the footage to 7:24* "...Nothing..." *rewinds* mio: .... Meme: "..." *keeps searching back...and back...to 4:17 AM when--* *In the footage, light flashes from inside her locker* Meme: "?!" mio: ?! w-what is- Meme: "Wh-What was that light?" *tries to slow the video down...* tsugumi: ?? Meme: "I still don't see anything...Magic? A prank? What even is this?" -elsewhere- Lucy: "??? Hmm. Quieter here today." atsushi: yeah. Kyoka: "Because Akutagawa is not here." atsushi: i guess. ^^; Chuuya: "..." shinra: hey guys! atsushi: hey, um...kusakabe, right? shinra: yep, that'd be me. Kyoka: *waves* "Hello. You were hospitalized, weren't you?" shinra:...for a while, yeah. Lucy: "??? Where did you--" Kyoka: "I investigate now." Lucy: "...So, what year are you, Kusakabe?" shinra: i think im actually in the university courses now ^^; or at least i will be in spring. atsushi: really? you dont look any older than 17... shinra: yeah *side glance* so i've heard. Lucy: ._.;;;; *looks around* "???" Kyoka: "Have you recovered enough for classes?" shinra: yeah. Lucy: "Well, that's good news. Welcome back!" tamaki: thanks. ^^ Lucy: "...Um..." Kyoka: *shiny eyes* "Big sis." tamaki: um- Kyoka: *hug* tamaki: .///.; Kyoka: "I haven't seen you since the Sports Festival." tamaki: yeah, feels like its been a while since i saw you last. ^^; Kyoka: "How have you been? Did you enjoy Christmas? What did you do for New Year?" *pulls out a notepad* "Have you seen this symbol?" *shows the Rat symbol* tamaki: well, it's been......eventful. shinra: actually, we did see that symbol! at the nether... Kyoka: "??? 'Nether'?" shinra: >->;; shit maybe i said too much... tamaki: no shit, sherlock. Kyoka: *leans close* "Are you a member of the Rats? What do you know about Doppo Kunikida?" *nose to nose* "Where are the Rats?" shinra: i dont know anything about any rats, and i dont know who that is or where they are?? atsushi: kyouka, down. Kyoka: *small kitten growl as Atsushi pulls her back* -elsewhere- Hyde: -_-# "How do I get detention on the first day?" misono: how do you kick a _ceiling_....on _accident_?! licht: -_-; Hyde: "I aim, I move--and then someone kicked me in the keister!" -elsewhere- Child #1: *waves at Sonia* "Hello!" sonia:...*small wave* ._.; Child #1: "Want to play tag?" sonia: um....ok. is there a point system or is it to the death? Child #1: "...Well, 'sudden-death' matches are only when we play dodgeball, I think?" *holds out a hand* "I'm Alex!" sonia:...sonia. Alex: *smiles...then a small smirk* "Well, Sonia..." *soft clap on Sonia's hand* "You're it!" *runs* sonia:...*blinks and stares at her hand* ???? Alex: *behind a tree* "...Um...You're it. That means, you know, you have to run after someone, tag them, then they're it?" sonia:.....*pats the teacher* Teacher: ._.;;;; "???" Alex: *facepalm* "Um, adults don't count. It's a kids' game?" ("She's kinda different.") sonia:.....*pats one child.* Child #2: "D'aw, nuts!" *tries to run after Sonia--* Alex: "No tag-backs, Chris!" Chris (Child #2): >3< *runs after another kid* Alex: *waves at Sonia* "Hide here!" sonia: *hiding* Alex: *whispers* "You never played tag?" sonia: i would hide sometimes, in the other place... Alex: "??? Or, Hide and Seek?" sonia: ....i guess. Alex: "Neat! You like coloring?" sonia: *she nods* -elsewhere- Burns: *walking up to the entrance of the Eighth* miwa:.... !! Burns: "Greetings. I am here to speak with Kusakabe." miwa: he and the other kiddos are at school, sorry. Burns: "I know. I came early." *holds up a book* "I brought reading." -elsewhere- leo: *walking along the ozaki estate* .... Motojiro: *digging in the front yard* "Stupid shovel..." leo: ....!! ah! what are you doing? D8> Motojiro: "??? I wanted to plant a lemon tree." leo: s-shouldnt you ask miss kouyou's permission first? Motojiro: "..." *facepalm* "I knew I forgot to do something! Assistant, go ask Miss Kouyou!" ayako: on it! *runs to do that* Motojiro: "Now, to deposit the lemons..." leo:....^^; -elsewhere- Yohei: "So, none of you have a job--so, you're going to get one, or I'm calling the cops." Assi: D8> Zuno: "???" Shotaro: "...I volunteer." Yohei: "Good enough, Shotaro. You're excused." mana: *sigh* alright. Shotaro: "Yay!" *jumps out the window* akaderu: what a drag. Emine: "...My hobbies keep me busy." -elsewhere- Poe: *sorting books* Jacqueline: *giving a tour to transfer students* "--and we have a variety of reading options." Tour Student #1: "What's the deal with the raccoon?" tour student 2: dude, i saw a kid with a _sloth_. a raccoon aint no big deal. karl: *chitter!* [translation: rude!] -elsewhere- Hiro: Q____Q "Just one more semester...Just one more semester..." EF: hiro? are you ok? Hiro: "Oh, hey." *weak smile* "Just planning this semester to get out of here..." EF: oh... Hiro: "Then...I have to figure out a job. And a mortgage. And retirement. And--and--and--" *empties the brown paper bag of his lunch--and starts breathing into it* EF: Hiro! breathe! Hiro: *wheeze, breathing...calms down* "Th-Thanks..." EF: it'll be ok. *smiles* Hiro: "..." *nods, tries to smile* -elsewhere- Arthur: "...I feel naked without Excalibur." shinra: please never say that again. tamaki:..........*excalibur face* Arthur: "A knight without his weapon might as well be a knight without his armor. How do I defend myself?" *holds up his fists* "...This is not fiery enough." tamaki: hmmm.. iris: ^^; Chuuya: *staring at Atsushi* "..." -elsewhere- Yumi: *texting Marie* [how's the trip?] marie: [busy. marie's already a hit with her cousins!] Yumi: [pics?] -several pics sent- Yumi: [she looks so tiny against your big relatives! ^^ ] marie: [i know! >u<] Yumi: [enjoy! send more pics] -elsewhere- Gopher: *looking through a book in the library* "..." rowena: looking for something, sir? Gopher: "...Do you have anything on the Lunar Ark?" rowena: hm? i think there might be something in the ancient history section. Gopher: *nods* "Thank you..." *holds the book he was looking through close to him as he walks to ancient history...* -elsewhere- Takehisa: "...Is he still out there?" maki: yeah...do we send a warning text to the others? Takehisa: "Yes. Do it." maki: ok. -elsewhere- Meme: "..." mio: meme?....*holds her hand* Meme: "...I don't remember..." mio: ? Meme: "...I forgot a lot of my childhood." mio: ...... tsugumi:....*grips her fist* Anya: "Meme...Do you...I mean..." Meme: *shakes her head* "I don't..." tsugumi:....then we'll just have to find the answers. Meme: "??? Where?" tsugumi: we'll search the whole world if we have to! ao: should we ask mr barrett? Meme: "..." Anya: "Worth a try. I mean, he would have some knowledge after--" tsugumi: *covers her mouth* Meme: "If you could ask him..." -elsewhere- Friz: "--and I heard under her crown, she's got horns instead of eyes!" Bee: "Stop! She'll hear you!" Haumea: -_-; "I'm right behind you twits." Friz: owo;;; guruna: kuruun? Haumea: "Just because my eyes are covered doesn't mean I'm deaf...Guruna, pick a body..." *cracks her knuckles* Bee: Q___Q -elsewhere- Stein: "You going to manage things while I'm out?" valentine: yep. aya drevis: yessir! Stein: *nods* "Thank you. And be sure to torment Spirit periodically." valentine: noted. -elsewhere- Patty: *sets out the last mat* "Okay--nap time, kiddos!" child: zzzzz Patty: "..." ("Well, that was fast.") *sits back, looks at her phone* -elsewhere- Kuro: "Zzz..." Teacher: "??? A cat?" mahiru: ._.;; -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Any plan after school?" atsushi: maybe check out this 'nether' place? Kyoka: *nods* "Let's do this." Chuuya: *overhearing* "..." -elsewhere- Rin: "So, lessons will be starting up soon. You excited?" shiemi: yeah. konekomaru: *nod nod* Shima: "Zzz..." Bon: -_- Rin: ._.; "...Is he in a coma?" konekomaru: i guess he pulled an all-nighter. ^^; Rin: "...!!!" *smirks...blows at Shima's ear* Shima: =w= "Ladies, please..." Rin: *high-pitched voice* "Oh, Shima..." *deep voice* "That was amazing." Shima: O_O *bolts up awake* shiemi: *trying not to laugh* konekomaru: r-rin.... ._.; izumo: he really is the son of satan... Rin: -_-# "Yo, that's just mean..." izumo: its true though. Shima: .\\\\. "Great--now the ladies in my dreams are going to sound like Satan. Hope you're happy..." Rin: "ENOUGH WITH THE SATAN TALK!" >_< konekomaru: come on guys, the teacher's gonna be here in a few minutes. -the door opens- seiya: good afternoon, everyone. Yukio: "Please take your seats." Rin: ("So many new teachers I lose track...") *opens his book--upside down* -elsewhere- mushitaro:......pastor, please let go of me. =_=# Hawthorne: "I'm so glad you are safe...I have been working to restore your honor..." mushitaro: IM NOT MITCHELL YOU CREEP! D8< WHY IS YOUR GRIP SO FUCKING TIGHT?! yana: um...phrasing? Hawthorne: "...Did you get shorter, though?" mushitaro: D8< Hawthorne: "Let's get you milk and read from Scripture." mushitaro: ivan please help me. Ivan: *holds up--* <Saw or drill?> -elsewhere- Iida: "I finished filing paperwork, sir." manual: good job, iida. *smiles* Iida: *nods* "What may I do next to help? Police radio reports? Patrol?" manual: actually, ever been to the hosu town aquarium? Iida: "No. I had wanted to after my brother recommended--" *grows quiet* manual:....*pats his back* well, that's our next stop. Iida: *nods* "Okay." -elsewhere- Todoroki: "...This plane looks...impressive." Endeavor: "Only the best, son." Todoroki: ("Then why are you in it...?") -elsewhere- Arthur: "I left Excalibur with Nozomi, and my cell phone at the castle. Where is my brain today?" shinra: where was it _ever_? Arthur: -_-; Relan: O~O;;; iris:...relan? whats wrong? Relan: "Shinra...Tamaki...Burns is at the 8th." tamaki: ?! shinra: what? Relan: "Captain Hinawa texted. They can't get him to leave." shinra: what could he want? Relan: *shrug* "But if he's being this hardcore..." Arthur: "The Lion is a magnificent beast--but one that can be scared away. Iris, I will need a shield." iris: ..... shinra: i'll see what he wants.... Relan: "You sure?" shinra: *he nods* Relan: "..." *tries to look tough* "R-Right..." iris: *pats his back* -elsewhere- Kyoka: *looks at caution tape* "..." *cuts it* atsushi: this place gives me the creeps..... Lucy: *turns on a flashlight* "Police won't like us entering..." atsushi: im just glad we got a permit from fukuzawa. Dazai: *has night-vision goggles on* atsushi: it should be near the entrance.... Lucy: *shines a light along where the ground and the wall meets* "..." atsushi: !!!! i-is that a body? Lucy: "!!!" D8> Dazai: "Looks vaguely body-shaped..." *nudges Atsushi forward* kenji: looks pretty old. atsushi: ._.; *gulp*..... *examines the pockets* *Inside are some coins...melted* atsushi: these dont look like much use.... *searching other pockets* *A wallet* atsushi: hmm... *examines the wallet* *The person was in their late 30s, seems to be from out of state* atsushi: *examines photos in the wallet* *There are photos of the person in expedition gear, another in their cap and gown at graduation...ones with a partner and kids* Dazai: "..." atsushi: ...... Kyoka: "Bring the wallet. We'll need it to identify them later." *takes the flashlight, shines down the tunnel* "There." atsushi: *spots the logo* Lucy: "So they were here...They may have killed this person." Kyoka: "And just leave their corpse to be found?" atsushi: it doesnt explain the melted coins, though... Kyoka: "They may have burned the corpse...But how did the wallet then survive?" atsushi: maybe heat resistant materials? Lucy: "Or...directed heat...These clothes are synthetic fabric...Maybe it targeted...the skin?" atsushi: its likely. Lucy: *shudders* "It's creepy...A fire targeting only--" Dazai: "Infernals." atsushi: infernals? Dazai: "?!" ^^; "Just something I've heard before...Seems to be what the cool people call Flame Humans." atsushi: like kusakabe? Dazai: "Moooooooooore like Flame Humans who go out of control and attack people mindlessly." atsushi: ._.; sounds scary. Haumea: *appearing over Atsushi's shoulder...hanging upside down* "You have no idea." atsushi: HOLY FUCK! *jumps back* Dazai: "???" Lucy: "!!!" Kyoka: *already has a kunai--which she tosses at Haumea's forehead* Haumea: *catches...and melts it with her fingers* *smiles* "Hello, interlopers. Why are you--" Friz: "FOUND IT! We can go now--Oh." *waves* "Hello!" atsushi: i think we found the people responsible for that body.... Dazai: "No kidding..." *smiles, cracks his knuckles* "Been looking forward to this~" atsushi: lucy, you got anything to defend yourself with? Lucy: *pulls out a can of mace* "..." ._.; "I recommend a strategic exit--" *FWOOSH* *Lucy just barely dodges a flame disc* Lucy: Q___Q atsushi: !!!! ok, you two are going down! *tiger limbs and charges* Dazai: "Always wanted to see whether I could cancel out your abilities!" *rushes at Friz and Haumea* atsushi: !! Kyoka: "We don't have time for this..." *opens her phone--and sees zero bars* "!!! Oh no..." atsushi: .-.; that's not good. Dazai: "AAAH!" *kicks Haumea in the side of the head...* Haumea: "..." *holds up a middle finger...it's on fire* Dazai: ._.; "...Okay, not my smartest--" atsushi: DAZAI! LOOK OUT! Haumea: *flicks Dazai in the head--sending him flying* Dazai: "Crap crap cra--!" *CRASH* atsushi: *nice catch* Dazai: @~@ "...I don't think my ability works on them." atsushi: .... Lucy: *dodging more flame discs--and one slices just the clip of her hair* "Eep! STOP THROWING THOSE THINGS AT ME WHEN I'M--" atsushi: *charges at haumea* i'll take this one, kyouka, handle the other one! lucy, clear the exit! Kyoka: *tackles Lucy before another disc behends her* Lucy: "R-Right!" Kyoka: *holding multiple kunai* "I'll take the childish one." Friz: "?! You're the one who likes like a preschooler!" Kyoka: "You play with flying discs and sound like puberty hasn't come to you yet." Friz: "YOU TAKE THAT BACK!" >_< *throws more discs* Haumea: -_-; "I just wanted to get the map, go home. But noooo, couldn't have that..." *blocking Atsushi* atsushi: *punch* Haumea: *her head is knocked back...she spits out blood...something bright pierces from behind her cracked mask, before she covers her face with her hand...* *she turns her head* *...she looks furious* atsushi: ._.; *defensive stance* Haumea: "I have no time for this..." *snaps her fingers* *Atsushi's skin feels like it's getting hotter...* atsushi: *screaming* *Atsushi's entire body is engulfed in flames* Kyoka: "!!!" Dazai: "No!" atsushi: MAKE IT STOP! Lucy: *crying* "Atsushi!" *Thunder is heard--as Anne's Room crashes open behind them* Haumea: "??? What the--That's not Hell! It's too...sugary?" atsushi: *tiger punches haumea in the gut* Lucy: *eyes full of tears* "Atsushi! Fight it!" -full tiger mode- Haumea: *coughs up blood, struggling to still cover her eye* "...Oh, that's enough...I'M GOING TO BURN YOU INTO ASHES!" *She increases the flames--which are burning off his skin* tiger!atsushi: *charges at her* Haumea: *knocked down--as she starts punching his exposed muscles* "BAD TOUCH! BAD! TOUCH!" Dazai: "Atsushi! Retreat! Now!" atsushi: *PUNCH* *coughing blood* Haumea: "AH! ..." *smirks...stares at Atsushi...* atsushi: ?!?! Haumea: "Tiger, tiger...Burning bright..." *she clutches his arm--and explosions leap off his body, leaving only a barely conscious skeleton, muscles attached to it...and Atsushi's dead eyes staring out of the body's skull* Kyoka: *staring in shock* Dazai: "Oh God..." Lucy: *cannot speak...* Friz: "...Fuck. I think you went too far, Boss." -something charges at them- atsushi: *ROARS* Haumea: "WHAT THE HELL?!" Lucy: *her eyes...are glowing...* tiger: you dun fuzzed up now. Haumea: "...What kind of devil are you?!" atsushi: *regenerating* im no devil.....im a beast. Haumea: "...Mere beast? Then I'll just keep lighting you up until you die!" *smashes her fist into his eye* -nope- atsushi: ..... Haumea: "...Oh, biscuits." Friz: "Boss! We're out of here--" *Thunder is heard again...* *Something pops up behind Friz* Friz: o_o;; *slowly turns...and spots...Anne* anne: >83 Friz: Q_____Q "..." *starts to run* anne: *glares at haumea* Haumea: "...Okay, I don't know what girly crap the girl, the midget--" Kyoka: *glare* Haumea: "--and the ugly guy are into--" Dazai: *whispers to the catatonic Lucy* "Why did he call you 'an ugly guy'?" Haumea: "But y'all are some messed up--" -BAM- *Haumea is knocked face first into the wall...obliterating the last of her crown...something bright is shining behind it...and is shaking the grown* Kyoka: "!!! Lucy!" *shakes her* "We're leaving now! Dazai, grab Atsushi!" Lucy: *not moving...* anne: *tosses haumea out* atsushi: *recovering* LUCY! Dazai: *picks up Atsushi* "Ew! You got blood all on you." Lucy: "Kill...Kill Anne..." anne: ... Haumea: "SCREW YOU ALL!" *tossed down the tunnel...then an explosion is heard...sending a fireball down the tunnel at them!* anne: *SHIELDS THEM* Dazai: O~O *let's go of Atsushi, picks up Kyoka, and tosses her into Anne's Room* atsushi: lucy........*hugs her and kisses her* Kyoka: "?!!!" Lucy: "..." *closes her eyes, returns the kiss--* *FWOOOSH* *The fireball passes over them...Anne's room is now sealed shut around them* Kyoka: *upside down, slammed against a Jack in the Box, arms crossed* "...Rude." Dazai: ^^; "Sorry." atsushi:....*pulls back, now fully healed* ok, you have every right to punch me in the face. Lucy: "..." *starts loudly sobbing* atsushi:.....*hugs her tightly* im sorry for scaring you all.... Lucy: *sniffles* "Th-The next time I see that ugly harlot, I'm going to split her in two for calling Anne ugly!" atsushi: *pats her back* Lucy: *hug* "I'm sorry...AND DON'T EVER GET BURNED ALIVE LIKE THAT AGAIN!" atsushi: i'll do my best....how's everyone else? Dazai: "Well, my pride is wounded, so that's tragic." Kyoka: "Fine. Just disoriented." *still upside down* atsushi: ok ken-.... KENJI! kenji: *pops out of a box* job's done!....what i miss? Kyoka: "...We fought flame people. We beat them. I scared away one with kunai. You can be impressed now." Lucy: D:< "I did a lot of work, too!" kenji: great job guys! ^u^ atsushi:...yeah.....*collapses* zzzzzzzz....... Lucy: *catches him...his head resting on her chest* .\\\. "..." *pat pat* kenji: aww, he's all tuckered out. Kyoka: "..." *playful jab in his shoulder* "You need to stop disappearing in the middle of fight…” -elsewhere- Mr. Asui: "???" *sets down his newspaper* "Was that...a thunderstorm? An earthquake?" mrs asui: well, seems it's over now. satsuki: Q-Q scawwy. -elsewhere- Akitaru: -_-# "More tea?" Burns: "No, thank you. I'll take another cookie, though." ???: YO BURNS! Burns: "???" *holding his teacup* "Yes--?" shinra: ..... Burns: "Kusakabe." *sets down his teacup* "I see you were released. How do you feel?" shinra: better, but enough about me, why are you here? if this has to do with tamaki- Burns: "No, it does not." shinra: so then why are you here? Burns: "...Since you're mostly recovered, let's talk. About what happened 17 years ago." shinra: !!!!!! -and so- shinra:...... tamaki: *listening in from behind a wall* ... (what does he want?) Burns: "You aren't cold?" shinra: i have fire abilities, i'll be fine, right? Burns: "...And you know how you got those abilities?" shinra:....i was born with them, i guess? Burns: "Then why didn't they manifest until after the fire burned down your family's home?" shinra: ?? Burns: "...What do you remember 17 years ago?" shinra: ....standing in the wreckage.....you were standing to my right....staring off at something.... Burns: "Where I saw your brother taken away by the White Hoods." shinra: !!!!! *grips his fist and grabs burns' collar* THEN WHY?! WHY DIDNT YOU SAVE HIM BACK THEN?! ISNT THAT YOUR JOB?! TO SAVE PEOPLE?! Burns: "..." *Flames leap off Burns's shoulder* shinra: couldnt you have at least told me sooner?! *tears are streaming* Burns: "...Look at yourself right now. Look at what has happened to you. You almost died. If I told you, 17 years ago, the truth, what could you have done?" shinra: i would have- Burns: "You would have died. You are here, right now, not because you willed it, but because of mere luck." tamaki:.... *grips fist* shinra: ...you have some damn nerve to say that shit.... Burns: "Am I wrong? Prove it." shinra: *charges at him* Burns: *doesn't budge* maki: isnt anyone going to stop them?! dia: ... Akitaru: "...He has to work this out on his own, even if that means making a mistake. Besides...Burns can handle this." shinra: *flame kicks at him* Burns: *kicked in the face...wipes the blood off his face* "Is that the speed of someone who received Divine Protection?" shinra: stop dodging the question and give me the truth! Burns: "...Any brigade does not have time for its individual members indulging their own selfish emotions." *his eyepatch lights up on fire* Akitaru: "!!! Everyone, get back!" iris: !!!! Relan: *pulling Iris back* dia: ..... Burns: *fire blasts off of him, heading right for Shinra's face* shinra: *dodging* ANSWER ME, DAMN YOU! Burns: "..." *opens his fist--and the flame expands, knocking into Shinra's body* shinra: *knocked back* grk- s-shit... *Burns stands, his body engulfed in flames* Burns: "Only the strong survive. Only they are strong enough to handle the truth. If you want to know, show me that your power deserves it.” tamaki:.....*shaking, biting her lip* dia:...... {dia: *13 years old, fighting infernals in a training exercise*} {Burns: "On your left!"} {dia: r-right! *attacking*} {Burns: "Are you strong enough to handle this?"} {dia: ye-!!!!} {infernal: *tackles her, and roars*} {dia: !!!!} {*CRUNCH*} {dia: c-commander!} {Burns: *his fist is through the Infernal's chest* "...Recite their last rites."} {dia: ashes to ashes....} {Burns: "Dust to dust..."} {-the infernal vanishes-} {dia: .....} {Burns: "..." *sighs* "You know I won't always be there to save you, Dia."} {dia: i know...i promise i'll get better, sir...} dia: .... shinra: *charging again* Burns: "Maybe you just aren't strong enough..." ("But that speed...!") {shinra: .........} {Burns: *staring at the destroyed house, holding Shinra's hand*} {shinra:....*smiling a weak smile* *mumbling something*} shinra: *jumping forwards* Burns: *remains standing...the outdoor floor beneath him is starting to crack* shinra: *aims his foot for burns' face* Burns: *blocks with his forearm...* *Something like sizzling is heard* Akitaru: "!!! Duck!" *FWOOSH* *Fire explodes behind Burns* shinra: WOAH! Burns: *the ground under his feet is now shattered* "...Is that all you can do, Candlestick? Your flame is small..." shinra: JUST ANSWER ME ALREADY. Burns: "..." *shakes out his forearm, extinguishing his flames* "It has been a long time since someone's kick managed to send shivers through my arm..." -a wall of fire shoots up between them- shinra: !?!? Burns: "?!" pearl: *her arm outstretched* PLEASE! BOTH OF YOU, STOP THIS! Burns: "??? Fiamma?" pearl: fighting amongst yourselves wont solve anything! cant you just tell him normally? Burns: "..." *looks at Shinra* "Can you handle what you will learn?" shinra: ...i have to know, no matter what. Burns: "..." *looks at Dia and Akitaru* "Please..." Akitaru: "..." *nods* "Come on, folks--give them some room..." dia: alright, everyone inside. tamaki: ...... Burns: "...First, what you know about that event 17 years ago...there is more to it." shinra:...im ready.... {-17 years ago...-} {charon: haumea, do you sense anything?} {Tiny!Haumea: "This is it...Just where the Preacher promised...A new Adora Bust will be born..."} {-in the kusakabe household...-} {Baby Sho: "Zzz..."} {*BLINK*} {Baby Sho: *opens his eyes...*} {mrs kusakabe: mmm... huh? *enters sho's room* sho-... !!!!!!} {*At the top of the ceiling is a fireball, with Sho in the center, looking like he's in a trance*} {Sho: "..."} {mrs kusakabe: SHO!! *tries to put the flame out*} {Sho: *still not moving...the ball's flames seem to snake down the ceiling and walls...towards Mrs. Kusakabe*} {mrs kusakabe: !!!!} {*A flame covers her hand...or is it coming _from_ her hand?*} {mrs kusakabe: *screams*} {shinra: mommy?....mommy, sho, where are you?} {*The flames are along the left side of her face...*} {mrs kusakabe: !!!! shinra! please! run!} {shinra: *too stunned to move*} {-horns form on her head-} {mrs kusakabe: pLEasE...rUn...} {-horns form from out of her eyes as she screams-} {*Shinra can see the flames start to dissipate, as if pulled inward into something...someone...*} {shinra: mommy?! mom-...... !!!!!!} {horned being: *howls*} {shinra: *tries to back away...his feet propelling him backwards into the wall*} {horned being: ... s....h...o......m...y......b....a...b.....y..... {*A figure appears...The room is now white...*} {horned being: *reaching for her baby*} {*The fireball descends...Sho, as if barely conscious, in a trance, is lowered into the Preacher's hands...The Preacher hands the baby to the Horned Being*} -...- shinra: ...................................................................*eyes wide, tears falling* Burns: "..." tamaki:.....*completly stunned* shinra:...ha...hahahaha...ahahahahaha....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *he's shaking badly* Burns: "..." *grabs Shinra by the collar* "Get a hold of yourself." shinra: *he throws up onto the ground* ...... Burns: "..." *sighs* shinra:........................w-what then....? Burns: "...I did not arrive until 15 minutes after we received the report of the fire at your family's house." {officer: we found a survivor, it's a child!} {shinra: *barely breathing*} {Burns: "Put out the flames! What are you all doing?!} {officer 2: w-we cant! they wont go out!} {shinra: m...mommy...s-sho...t-the....d-demon...} {-on the roof-} {charon:...haumea?} {Haumea: *giggling, her fingers moving, like a puppeteer pulling strings* "Hee hee..."} {charon: haume-} {Haumea: "SILENCE!"} {charon:....} {-inside the inferno-} {Burns: *already inside* ("No one was searching for his mother and brother...But even if I find them, there is no way they could survive. Not unless--Urk!" *clutches his eyepatch...and notices it is on fire* "!!!"} {horned being: *holding sho* ....} {Burns: "!!! A demon? No...It's..." *holds out a hand* "Wait!"} {horned being: *leaps to the window*} {Burns: "Don't go!"} {sister: commander! it's going to collapse!} {Burns: "..." *turns back, heading to the exit*} {-outside-} {Burns: "..." *the flames remain under his eyepatch...he removes it* ("A fire that will not go out...A horned being...It is...Adora.")} {shinra: *trying to get in* MOMMY! SHO! I HAVE TO SAVE THEM!} {sister: child, you cannot! it's far to dangerous!} {shinra: LET GO'A ME!} {Burns: "..." ("So why didn't they want him?")} {shinra: *falls to his knees, tears falling*} {Burns: "..." *marches up to Shinra*} {shinra: .....} {Burns: "Listen to me. Your mother is...dead."} {shinra:.....*smiling that sad, demonic smile*} shinra:...*voice cracks slightly* why?....why would you lie to me? -he's shaking, tears falling- Burns: "Those Hoods you faced just now--the ones who almost killed you? They were the ones who took your mother and brother from you. If I told you the truth then, what would you have done? Run into battle? You almost died, Kusakabe: you would've died then, too, if not for your dumb luck." shinra: do you even care what happened to me because of what you said? i was left in my grandmother's care....do you even care that she abused me?! that she would leave me locked in a dark pantry out of spite for what she thought i did?! tamaki:...*silently crying* Burns: "...I didn't want this for you. I didn't...want some child entering this war." shinra:....but im not a child anymore. Burns: "No, you are not. And despite my efforts, fate brought you here. I wanted you to fear the flames...” shinra: .....the same flames i used to get here.......did you...really see it? the adora- Burns: "...Do you know why this eye is blinded?" *removes his eyepatch* shinra:.... !!!!!!!!!! tamaki: !!!!!!!!!!!!! *His eye is blank...but almost...bone-like?* Burns: "If you look into the Sun, you burn. If you look into Hell...Hell occupies your own body. This is my Hell. This is Adora." shinra: *nervous smile, shaking* Burns: "This is the price I paid...Did you see it? Did you see Adora?" shinra:......*remembering soichiro arg's face in his vision*....i..i dont know... Burns: "...Your luck persists, then." *replaces his eyepatch* "The Hoods have been fighting this battle long before you were born. Be careful. You have no idea what they are capable of--" Nurse Arg: *appears behind Shinra* "Pardon me...?" shinra: ?!?! Burns: "??? Arg? What are you doing here?" shinra: wait......arg?! as in the 4th commander? Nurse Arg: "S-Sorry! I was here to check up on Kusakabe, then I saw the explosions and figured, 'Oh, maybe that's where he is!' Then I came here and--" *finally notices Shinra* "Oh! There you are!" shinra: um.... hi? tamaki: =A=; (way to kill the mood.) Nurse Arg: "Hi! I was asked to stop by to do an in-person medical review and--Wait, did you say Fourth Commander?" *looks back and forth* "Is Grandpa here, too?" Burns: "..." shinra: no, just heard the name 'arg' and figured 'hey maybe they know each other?' haha ^^; Nurse Arg: ^^; "Well, 'Arg' doesn't scream 'common household name,' so good guess! He's my grandfather." shinra + tamaki: *trying to place it in their heads*..... (W...T...F?!?!) Nurse Arg: "But I haven't talked to him in some time..." *sad smile* shinra: oh...i see. tamaki:... *heads back inside* -elsewhere- Tanizaki: ._.; "...What happened to you guys?" Dazai: *has a swollen cheek* "Not much...Just went exploring..." Kyoka: *holding ice to her head* "..." Lucy: *wiping her eyes* atsushi: *asleep* kenji: we found a body. Tanizaki: o_________O;;; "Please tell me Kyoka didn't kill someone--" Kyoka: *frowns* "Why do you assume it's _my_ fault?" kenji: he was dead before we go there. Tanizaki: *sighs* "Oh, that's a relief...Well, bring the corpse to the Doctor for examination--" yosano: corpse you say? Lucy: ._.; ("He recovered quickly...What on earth has he seen?!") Kyoka: "Corpse. No way to bring back to life. Also, Atsushi was burned alive. But he got better." yosano: holy shit....so you want me to examine the body. of corpse i will~ Kyoka: "..." *small smile* Lucy: -_-; "No." yosano:.. 737 -elsewhere- Chuuya: *knock knock* naoya: oh, hey chuuya. he's in the guest room. Chuuya: "Thanks...How is he?" naoya: he's recovering. oh goddamn was last night a shitshow.... Chuuya: *looks around the apartment* "...No kidding..." naoya: fortunately no one died, so....good news. -just a few things knocked over, nothing too badly damaged- Chuuya: *sighs* "You know ability users and alcohol can be a dangerous mix." naoya: ok, so i messed up. Chuuya: "..." *rubs the back of his neck* "Like I'm one to talk..." naoya: *stops at the guest room door* he's in there.... Akutagawa: *curled up in bed* Q_Q Chuuya: *knocks* "Hey. It's me. Can I come in?" Akutagawa: "...It's open." Chuuya: *enters* "...So, you had your first hangover." *sits on the bed* "May it be the first of many--" Akutagawa: "I never want to drink that swill again." naoya: that's fair. Chuuya: "Can always try something fruity. Or coffee-y. Maybe a Guinness--" Akutagawa: *shudders* naoya: i take that as a no, then? Akutagawa: "Can we talk about anything but...alcohol right now?" Chuuya: "...I brought your homework and syllabi?" -elsewhere- shinra: *in bed, whimpering* Akitaru: "..." *knocks* shinra: i-its open...*smiles, but tears are still falling* Akitaru: *enters* "...Hey." shinra: *has the blanket wrapped around him* Akitaru: "...Shinra...I'm sorry." shinra: ..... Akitaru: "..." *hug* shinra: *whimpers* m-mom..... Akitaru: "..." *nods, pats his back* -elsewhere- Arthur: "...Hey?" tamaki: ?? Arthur: "How are you?" tamaki:...o-ok... Arthur: "..." *hug* tamaki: !!!.... t-thanks... 7///7; Arthur: *pat pat* "You're welcome." *forehead kiss* -morning- Lucy: "Zzz..." atsushi: ..... Lucy: *turns over--her arm landing across his chest* atsushi: O////O; Lucy: *pulls Atsushi closer* atsushi:.....*hugs her* Lucy: *rubs his back* "...What did it feel like?" atsushi: O///. w-wh-wha? Lucy: "The fire...What does it feel like to almost die?" atsushi:.....it was terrifying....*holds her* im sorry.... Lucy: "I know..." *cheek kiss* "...I'm sorry I didn't...do anything sooner." atsushi: im here...im ok...*strokes her back* Lucy: =\\\\= "R-Right...Don't get killed like that again..." atsushi:...ok.......d-did we...um..d-do anything? .///.; (and cue me getting punched...) Lucy: O\\\\\O "NO!" atsushi: oh, ok. ^^; s-sorry >///<; Lucy: -\\\\\- "What, you think I wouldn't _ask_ you first?" -3- atsushi:....*falls onto his back* O/////////////////////////O;;;;;;;;;; Lucy: D: "DON'T DIE!" atsushi: IM ATSUSHI NAKAJIMA AND IM OK! Lucy: -_-;;;; "...I'm going to make tea. Help me toast the waffles." atsushi: yes ma'am! *salutes* -elsewhere- Kid: "Better?" stocking: =w=~<3 Kid: ^\\\^ *smooch* stocking: mmmm~<3 Kid: "Stocking..." *cuddles* stocking: hehe~ i love you~ Kid: "I love you, too. Forever..." -elsewhere- Haumea: *her eyes are bandaged...bits of rock are still embedded in her face* -_-# dahlia: you should be more mindful, child. Haumea: "I'm not the one who left something behind. And I don't remember holy texts warning about unkillable tigers." -elsewhere- Black Star: "..." *poke poke* tsubaki: *yawn* Black Star: "Morning." tsubaki: morni- ???: AHHHHHH~<3 tsubaki: ._.; naho: gross! Black Star: o_o; "...Who the hell--" naho: lavender and higan are banging at WAY TOO EARLY IN THE MORNING-O-CLOCK! Black Star: .\\\\\. tsubaki: ^^; Higan: *pants* "B-Best part of waking up..." lavender: hehe~ Higan: *kisses down her chest* lavender: ah~ so good~ naho: *gags* Black Star: .\\\\\. *leaves for the bathroom* "Just block out the noise..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Are you liking school?" sonia: it's ok. Chuuya: "Is your teacher helping you get used to things?" sonia: *nods* miss baker's nice. Chuuya: "That's good. You have your homework in your bag?" sonia: *she nods and gets to work* Chuuya: ^^ "Let me know if I can help." sonia: ok... Chuuya: "Maybe Uncle Motojiro can help with the math parts..." sonia: maybe. Chuuya: "..." *picks up plates* {miss baker: she's certainly an interesting girl. she seems to get along better with the other teachers than with the other children...} {Chuuya: "She hasn't had much chance to be around other kids her age. I...had her around adults lately." ^^; } {miss baker: is that so?} {Chuuya: *nods* "She was home-schooled."} {miss baker: i see.} {Chuuya: "Has she had difficulty catching up with any subjects?"} {miss baker: not that i can see. actually, she's quite beyond her grade level.} {Chuuya: "Do you think it's best to leave her in this grade?"} {miss baker: she has potential, but i do think it'd be important for her to have friends of her age group...} {Chuuya: *nods* "Okay...Thanks for your feedback on that."} sonia: ... Chuuya: "..." *smiles* "How are the other students, Sonia?" sonia: they're nice. hard to follow, though. Chuuya: " 'Follow'?" sonia: i dont quite understand them...i try to act like the other kids, but its hard. Chuuya: "...It does take time...Stick with it--I know you can do it." sonia:....ok papa...... Chuuya: "...Thanks." *pats her shoulder* "I want you to feel comfortable in this world. Make friends. Feel safe." sonia: *hug* Chuuya: "!!!" *hug* sonia: do you think...the other kids saw someone die? Chuuya: "...I don't know. That's not something mention to strangers..." *looks at her* "Please don't bring that up to your teachers and the other students." sonia: ok. Chuuya: "Thank you." -elsewhere- baum: *humming* Ivan: *tapping his fingers* yana: <whats up?> Ivan: <Could she just pump that parasite out already?> yana: <....allow me to explain to you something...> -elsewhere- Burns: "..." dia:...sir? Burns: "Yes? What is it?" dia: are you alright? Burns: "I'm fine. Just taking a break to...get something to drink." dia:...i see. Burns: "Have you a question about tasks I assigned you?" dia: no sir. Burns: "Are the others doing as I asked?" dia: yes. Burns: "...And Fiamma?" dia: she's doing well. Burns: "Good..." *hands her a paper* "Have her train that ability more." dia: understood. -elsewhere- Emine: *looking at Classified ads* "...I think I could do well as a Candy Striper. I just have to make dying people feel better about their approaching demise?" mana: ._.; Shotaro: "...Let's try something else. How about a secretary? Assi is trying for one of those!" Assi: "I prefer 'office coordinator'?" -elsewhere- Dazai: *rubs his cheek* TT~TT yosano: *hands him an ice pack* Dazai: "Thanks...Couldn't cancel their abilities, can't get healed because of my ability..." yosano: *sigh* Dazai: "All because some stupid bag woman did this to me..." yosano:....what? Dazai: "She was wearing a bag! And she had a dumb crown covering her eyes! And she sounded stupid, too!" yosano:....how hard were you hit? Dazai: "She knocked me clear across the room--with one punch!" ranpo: like one punch man? -elsewhere- Hibana: *clap clap* "Line up--we're going shopping, ladies!" mikami: oh my. ryuuko: this will be an interesting experience. hanako: yay! Hibana: "We are getting you new fashionable outfits before the spring--and likely some product for your hair. Oh, and jewelry. And pretzels." -elsewhere- Mikuni: *looking at the job application--upside down* "...This doesn't look right at all. metsu: *turns it around* -_-; Jeje: -_-;; Mikuni: "Oh! That's better! So, would you say you are organized?" medea: as far as i am able to tell. Mikuni: "What do you know about dolls?" medea: a lot. they are my companions. Mikuni: OWO "Really? Me too!" *sets his dolls out on the table* "See?" medea: i see. Mikuni: "What do you and your dollies talk about?" *pours glasses of soda--* Johannes: Q~Q *staring, as Mikuni is pouring from _his_ bottle of soda* medea: my dolls are vessels for those who have died. Mikuni: "...Like vampires?" Jeje: *snake glare at Mikuni* medea: more like spirits. Mikuni: "Oh! We could use one of those people here! You're hired!" -elsewhere- Poe: *removes books on his shelf--and puts the box there* "..." lenore: *in raven form, staring* Poe: *smiles, turns--and spots Lenore* o_O; lenore: hey, im not saying anything, im just perched here. Poe: "Please don't!" Q_Q lenore: ok ok, chill. i wont tell anyone. Poe: "Thank you." TTWTT "I'll get you your favorite...whatever you eat." lenore: sunflower seeds please. Poe: "The best for you!" -elsewhere- Nurse Arg: *pulling medical files* ritsu: *taking notes* Nurse Arg: "I'm done with this one. Kusakabe can be moved to the outpatient file." ritsu: o-ok! Nurse Arg: "??? Is something wrong?" tao: i think she's just like that. Nurse Arg: *nods* "I-I can understand a bit." -elsewhere- Steinbeck: "??? I thought you were going out." ebie: i did. i got some errands done! ^u^ Steinbeck: "Oh. You went shopping?" ebie: *she nods* i went to the farmers market and got a lotta good stuff! Steinbeck: "Any produce?" ebie: lots! Steinbeck: *looking through the bag* "I take it the pig figurine is yours?" ebie: *she nods* a little something for my room. i wanted wilbur to have a friend. *holds the plushie up* Steinbeck: ^^ "That's good." *unpacking the produce--then spots--* "Who's the book for?" ebie: dorothy. Steinbeck: "That's kind of you..." *sets it down, looking at the title* -seems its a coloring book, with a lion, a scarecrow, a tin man, and a young girl- dorothy: oh yay! *takes it and walks off* Steinbeck: ._.; *looks in the bag...pulls out a feather boa* "...For Oscar?" twain: oh nice thanks! Steinbeck: O-o;;; twain: do-do-do-do, gonna deck out my room, doodoodoo. oscar: oh my, how creative, marky~ ^^ Steinbeck: "..." *goes back to searching for other items--pulls out a box of raisins* "..." -elsewhere- Assi: *in waiting room, adjusting his tie, sweating* Zuno: *looking out the window* "It's so high up!" eckleburg: ah, glad yo see you, gentlemen. mr fitzgerald's office is this way. Assi: *nods* *follows Eckleburg--then notices Zuno* "Um...Zuno?" Zuno: "??" *looks back and forth* "...Oh! Am I a gentleman?" Assi: "..." *pats Zuno* "Come on." Fitzgerald: "Jordan! Where are my scissors?!" jordan: right here, sir. Fitzgerald: "Ah, thank you." *slasher smile, as he holds the scissors* Assi: Q_____Q Fitzgerald: "So then..." *SNIP...through the coupon* "There! Now I'll save fifty cents on Death Mart Frozen Pizza!" *looks up* "Oh! Mr. Assi! Or...is that your first name?" Assi: "A-Assi is fine, sir." *holds out his hand* Fitzgerald: "..." *puts a tissue in his hand, then shakes* "A pleasure. Now, then, you and Mr. Zuno worked at Happy Factory, yes?" Assi: *nods* Fitzgerald: *sneers* "Then you are more than qualified..." jordan: >->; Zuno: "???" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: =w= "It's good being home..." fang-hua: yeah. Tsukiyo: "Now let's see what's changed while we were out!" *leaps up to the top of a fence* -it looks more or less the same- Tsukiyo: "...Oh, poo." -3- "Was hoping something interesting happened..." fang-hua: anything happen, commander? Benimaru: "No explosions, hardly any fights. But we're still on alert for impersonators, so--" Tsukiyo: "???" Benimaru: *tapes paper to Tsukiyo's forehead* Tsukiyo: "..." -_-; fang-hua: ^^; Benimaru: "...Okay, you're not an impersonator." -elsewhere- Gopher: "..." *curls up on the couch, staring forward* "..." kirika: oooi, its me. are you dying in here or what? Gopher: *perks up* "N-No? I'm here! It's open!" kirika: *opens the door* *examines the area* nice place you got in here. guess the old sage spoils you, huh? Gopher: ^\\\^; "He's accumulated quite a number of priceless relics in his long life." *pats the sofa seat* kirika: *sits down* good condition, it looks. Gopher: "He also teaches how to take good care of the furniture..." *smiles...his eyes look a little red* kirika:....oi, something's bothering you, isnt it? Gopher: "..." *sighs* "I was reading..." kirika: *listening* Gopher: "...I was trying to determine how someone like...me exists." kirika: .... Gopher: "I don't know much about my mo--...this woman I see in my dreams." kirika:....*pats his back* Gopher: "..." *holds her hand* "I want to find her." kirika: *nods* yeah. Gopher: "So, um, I may be taking some weekends to look..." -elsewhere- Meme: "Nothing..." *pokes the crane origami* "Maybe it's magic." mio: maybe take them to a teacher? Meme: *nods* *scoops a few up* "Who specializes in magic...paper crane...thingies?" mio: not sure... Meme: "...I guess start with Miss Marie--No, she's out of town. Stein?" mio: sounds good. Meme: *walks up to the infirmary, knocks on the door* nygus: its open. Meme: *pokes her head in* "...Hello, ma'am." nygus: what do you need? Meme: "Is Dr. Stein in? I had a question about who tried to break into my locker..." nygus: he's in the teacher's lounge. Meme: *nods* "Thank you..." *walks there, opens the door--* *Smoke escapes out of the lounge* Meme: "?!" mio: *gags and runs to the bathroom* Stein: "???" *puts out his cigarette* "Sorry. Can I help?" Meme: ._.; "..." *holds up a crane in her hand* Stein: "...I don't accept gifts from students--" Meme: "It's not...I just...Can you check this for magic? They put it in my locker." *shoves it in his hand* " 'Kay, thanks!" *runs to Mio* "Hold up!" Stein: "..." *just looks at the crane* nygus: i think i heard a story about this. if you fold 1000 paper cranes, a wish is granted, right? Stein: "Is someone trying to give her a wish...or grant their own?" *sets the crane down* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *lying in bed* "..." guard: *slides his lunch through the door slot* Kunikida: "...Thank you." -elsewhere- Hibana: *wearing big sunglasses* gabriella: *also in big sunglasses* ryuuko: ... mikami: ^^; Hibana: "They're fashionable and UV protected!" -elsewhere- Relan: "...Hey?" tamaki: ya? Relan: *sits down* "You feeling okay?" tamaki: i guess. Relan: " 'Cause you've been quiet...and looking sad." tamaki: still shook up i guess.... Relan: *nods* "...You at least knocked down one of the Hoods." tamaki:...yeah..... Relan: "...Thanks for making sure Iris and I didn't die...and helping against that monster going after Sh-Shinra..." tamaki:...*smiles* anytime. Relan: ^^ -elsewhere- Sakuya: *sets down the tray of drinks* "So, what're you up to tomorrow?" naho: lets go to the mall! Sakuya: "Sounds good--should still be a few sales going on. Been wanting to upgrade my phone..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *resting under Louisa's desk* louisa: *jotting notes* Mr. Tsubaki: *stretches...steps out from under the desk, leaps to the windowsill* -elsewhere- Yumi: "Stocking, could you hold Shiori?" stocking: ah, sure. shiori: ^u^ Yumi: *washing her hands* "Feel better?" stocking: yeah. Yumi: "...Are you looking forward to your classes?" stocking: i guess. this whole 'student-teacher' thing is tough. Yumi: "Been there." *dries her hands, holds them out to take Shiori* "Want some pointers?" stocking: sure. Yumi: "Reinforce they need to put in the time to practice on whatever they're working on, daily, to make it a habit." stocking: *nods* Yumi: "You'll need to repeat some lessons, so get in that habit, too. I tried starting each day with a mini-exercise on some small detail, like a quiz on a topic, practicing a simple maneuver or stretch..." stocking: right. Yumi: "What were some of the lessons you have the most trouble with in school?" -elsewhere- Hyde: "When your mission?" soul: not sure yet. stein said he'd let me go with him. Hyde: "You been to Germany before?" soul: i think so. licht: i can teach you some phrases. soul: for real? licht: indeed, because i am an angel. Hyde: -_-; "Now say it in German." licht: <because i am an angel, descended from the heavens above> Hyde: "...Loses something in the translation." -KICK- Hyde: *smashed into the ceiling* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *outside, walking slowly* ???: oooi! araragi! Akutagawa: "???" *turns* female student: .//w//. Akutagawa: "...Do I know you?" female student: um...i was wondering...d-did you want to go out some time? Akutagawa: "...'Go out'?" female student: you know, like a date? Akutagawa: "...I don't think--" Tachihara: "Of course he would!" Akutagawa: "?!!!" o_o; female student: >////< Akutagawa: *whispers angrily at Tachihara* "What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Tachihara: "I'll just have to help my little bro--give you a ride." *pat pat* Akutagawa: -_-# female student: s-see you this weekend then? >////< Akutagawa: "...Fine. My 'brother'--" *puts an arm around Tachihara's neck* "--will pick you up..." Tachihara: *getting choked by the 'affectionate' hug* X____X female student: oh, ok! Akutagawa: "Just write your address here--" *grabs Tachihara's arm--hard--and shoves it at her* "Just write on his arm." -she does so- Akutagawa: "Friday at 7?" female student: ok! see you then, araragi! *runs off* Tachihara: Q___Q Akutagawa: "...When this is over, I'm killing you." Tachihara: TTWTT "You're just nervous...Maybe a double date will help! Is your sister available?" Akutagawa: "..." *SLICE* *RIP* *FWOOSH* Akutagawa: *wipes his hand* "There. I feel relieved now." Tachihara: *covering himself* child:....weiner! Parent: *covers child's eyes* "Police! Help!" -elsewhere- Victor: *knocks* "Nozomi?" nozomi: its open... Victor: *enters with a basic* "...Hi. I brought mushrooms." nozomi:...*small chuckle* Victor: ^^ "I was digging around and trying to categorize them again..." *holds up--* "I was surprised Grifola frondosa grew here." nozomi: .... Victor: "But it's edible! Just, you know, not with allergies..." *sets it aside* "These are safe, though!" *offers one* -elsewhere- Yohei: *puts Toru in the bouncy chair* toru: ^o^ Yohei: "Who's a happy boy?" toru: *babble* chie: ^^ Yohei: "Where's Mommy at, Toru?" toru: *points* ma! chie: thats right, sweetie! ^^ Yohei: "Good boy." *snaps a pic* -elsewhere- Hawthorne: "..." lydia:...still moping? Hawthorne: "...He had promised..." lydia:....she will recover. it takes some time for the plan to work... Hawthorne: "And with him in jail, how does that change the schedule?" lydia: that is his intention. i dont know the details yet, but all is going to plan... Hawthorne: "Be nice to have more of a clue about all of this..." lydia:..........do you know why i joined the rats? Hawthorne: *shakes his head* lydia: the same reason as you, to save the life of my beloved. Hawthorne: "...When did he approach you?" lydia: ...two years ago. {lydia:.....*staring at her scarred eyes* .....} {natalia: *comatose in the hospital bed*} {lydia:.......<im sorry this had to happen to you....please get better, natya....>} {Fyodor: <Wishing won't be enough.>} {lydia: ?! *jumps back*} {Fyodor: <Don't be alarmed. I'm just rather direct.>} {lydia: *standing in front of natalia's bed, defensive*} {Fyodor: *looks at Lydia, then at Natalia* <Awful, isn't it, what they did...>} {lydia:....*shaking* <i failed her...i wanted to keep her safe.....> *tears falling*} {Fyodor: <You didn't fail her. You just didn't have all that you needed...But you can get it.>} {lydia: ??? <what do you mean?>} {Fyodor: <I have opportunities to provide to take care of Natalia's health and recuperation...and you have skills I need.>} {lydia: ......} {Fyodor: <Will you show me?>} {lydia:....} {-a shadowy hawk is perched onto her shoulder} {Fyodor: <...It suits you. Your strength is in the shadows...That is where we operate.>} {lydia:....<and in return, you will help her?>} {Fyodor: <I will.>} lydia: he gave me this mask to cover my scars. Hawthorne: "..." ("And to hide your identity...?") lydia:....i should go, i've been given my next task. Hawthorne: "Oh?" lydia: *she exits* -elsewhere- Tanizaki: "Any updates on his condition?" yosano: he's fine. atsushi: hi. Tanizaki: "Oh, hey! Man, that's some healing ability..." atsushi: i've had worse. naomi: ._.; Tanizaki: "Getting burned alive..." ._.; atsushi: no stranger to pain. now if you excuse me, it's naptime. *asleep on the exam table* yosano:.....let him rest for now. Tanizaki: "O-Okay?" *walks away* -elsewhere- Kid: "Nice putt, Father!" lord death: ^^ Kid: *takes his swing, and--* "Yes!" -elsewhere- Katai: "How is school?" aya: it's nice. i got to meet some other kids. Katai: "How are your teachers?" aya: as good as teachers can get, i suppose. Katai: "...We've known better teachers..." ("Kunikida...") aya: ... Katai: "..." *weak smile* "H-How about ice cream?" aya:....*sigh* ok sure. -elsewhere- Shotaro: "How's the job hunt going?" mono: ....... Shotaro: "...That bad, huh?" mono:... =///=; stupid short skirts.... Shotaro: "??? 'Short skirts'? Like, a cafe or something?" mana: yeeep. Shotaro: "Deathbucks?" mana: that's the one. Kepuri: "Man, I worked there...Watch your ass out there. Especially if Assi finds out you work there, Mono--" mono: YOU SHUSH! D///X< Shotaro: "Hey, maybe I should grab my schoolgirl uniform and put it on again! We can compare outfits and undies!" -PUNCH PUNCH KICK- mana: -_-; akaderu: what a pain, lets just skip to the next one before these cliche gags get worse... -elsewhere- Hiro: "??? Arthur? How did you--" Arthur: "The door was open." Hiro: "..." *looks at the door...which has been sliced in two* hime: D8< Arthur: "You're out of jelly." Hiro: -_-; "Mom's gonna make you pay for that door, Arthur." -elsewhere- Joker: "..." *rubs his eye* ivy: ? Joker: "Just exhausted reading this...Ivy, you get any reports?" ivy: heard some interesting folks decided to check out the nether. Joker: "??? Why? It got cleared out." ivy: apparently these guys are detectives. what a joke. Joker: "Did those 'detectives' find anything?" ivy: they had a run in with a few hoods. managed to give them a run for their money. not sure if they're just that strong or just ridiculously lucky. Joker: "...Might be a good deterrent against the Hoods going forward. Any identification?" ivy: i'll see what i can find. Joker: *nods, back to rubbing his unmasked eye* "Man, I need eyedrops..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *holds up a shirt* "What you think, Lilac? Buy it?" lilac: i-i guess so... Sakuya: "It'll be good to try some new outfits before spring..." ._.; "Naho, what the heck?" naho: ouo~? *she has a hello kitty dress* Sakuya: "...Well, it suits you." ^^ -elsewhere- Wes: *napping on the couch* liz: *pats his head and checks her phone* Stein: [hello] liz: [hey. u get the application?] Stein: [i did. we're scheduling interviews. you available tuesday?] liz: [should be] Stein: [okay. appointments are available at 10 AM, 11, 2 PM] -elsewhere- Mifune: *sets down the glasses of apple juice* angela: thanks! *siiiip* ^u^ yuma: *entering through the door, taking her shoes off* im home! Mifune: "Welcome. How was it?" yuma: theres some new kids at school now. i had fun. ^^ Mifune: "That's good. Making friends?" -elsewhere- Kyoka: *yawn* atsushi: zzzzz..... Kyoka: "..." *tucks him in* ("He must've been sleeping forever.") -elsewhere- leo: *checking newspaper, apparently there is an opera showing at the theater tonight...* Motojiro: "Ahem..." leo: !!! ah! mr kajii, you startled me. Motojiro: "Sorry--just excited!" *shows "one" ticket to the opera* leo: oh, will you be attending the show then? i didnt expect you to be someone who finds interest in theater. Motojiro: "A true scientist has to engage with various arts to appreciate the wide range of experiences! Including...magic!" *slides a second ticket from behind the first* leo: ah! will you be inviting miss sakurai with you? ayako: love but cant! got stuff to do! Motojiro: "...I was thinking...you like opera?" leo: well, i did attend with my family when i was younger...y-yes, i suppose. Motojiro: "Glorious! Get on your best clothes!" leo: e-eh? o///o; s-shouldnt i ask permission from miss kouyou- Kouyou: "Permission for what?" leo: m-mr kajii had invited me to a show at the theater. s-should i? Kouyou: "..." *looks around Leo at Motojiro* Motojiro: owo Kouyou: "..." *pats Leo's shoulder* "You can do so much better--" Motojiro: D8> leo: um...*looks awkwardly back at him* Motojiro: Q_Q Kouyou: "But he's harmless." Motojiro: QWQ Kouyou: "Mostly." *takes Leo's hand. Let's get you dressed." leo: ah. a-alright then. Motojiro: *smiling, following* Kouyou: *death glare* "Not. You." -in the dressing room- Kouyou: "So, let's see...Opera, opera..." *picks out three outfits* leo: .... Kouyou: "...Do you want to go?" *holds up an outfit at her* leo: i would feel bad for turning him down.....although....*sad smile* Kouyou: "...Well, you are not in a position where you _have_ to go out with him, and 'I would feel bad for turning him down' isn't necessary...So, what's the _real_ reason?" leo: ........*looking down at the ground*...... Kouyou: "...You still hold a torch for him?" leo:......*shaking a bit* Kouyou: "Hey, none of that..." *hug* leo: ??! Kouyou: "You have a date, no time for feeling sad..." leo: i-im sorry, ma'am...i still miss him, i suppose...its...not an easy sentimentality to let go of. Kouyou: "...The heart wants what the heart wants. But that does not preclude you to enjoy this moment at this time." leo: .....what should i do? Kouyou: *smiles* "Put on your best attire, enjoy the opera, and enjoy whatever you get out of this date." leo:...alright then. *small smile* Kouyou: "And if he tries anything--" *holds up a taser* leo: .-.; Kouyou: "We can't afford to kill him, and we need him to retain both hands and his gustatory and olfactory senses--Hmm...I suppose you could remove a foot." Motojiro: *listening outside* Q______Q leo: ._.; Kouyou: "And pick me up a program." ^^ leo: noted. -elsewhere- Todoroki: "..." *looking at the streets* intern: whats up? Todoroki: "...What activities have been in this town?" -elsewhere- Iida: "The aquarium looks...serene." patron: ah! the show's starting now! -manual was also taking part in the show- Iida: o_o; "...This was unexpected." -people seem to be enjoying it- Iida: "..." ("Is this...also something heroes do?") intern: sometimes, heros are asked to do promotional work as well. Iida: "I see...And his promotional work is an aquatic performance?" intern: *he nods* his quirk is hydro-kinesis, so it makes quite the spectacle. Iida: "I guess I hadn't thought of him as much of an entertainer. He's seems a bit reserved." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Yo, Maki, you got any calendar for the new year?" *setting up a table in the garage* maki:.....7u7 yeeep. Vulcan: "??? Could I borrow one? I'm losing track of days." maki: *hands him one...._that_ one.* Vulcan: ._.;;; "...When was this photographed?" maki: a while ago~ shinra: hey whats-....................................MAKI!!!! D8< maki: *nyoom* Vulcan: *flipping through the pages...holds at horizontal* "...Damn. They accept auditions for this or what?" shinra: *excalibur face* -ELSEWHERE- Asura: "..." *looks up through a grate* "..." ("Nirvana...") -lab workers are taking above the grate- worker: have you ever met the CEO? Asura: *ear twitch* worker 2: i dont think anyone has. Asura: "..." *intense listening* worker 2: oi, vinny, you ever see the boss? Vinny: "Nyeh." [translator’s note; "Nyeh" is Brooklyn for "No."] worker 2: did, you ever, see, the boss? Vinny: "Nyeh, I nyever saw the boss." worker 3: i heard they live at the top of the building, but no one ever goes up there, so hard to tell. Asura: "..." *looks at his scarf...snakes it along a pipe off the ceiling...lifts himself up...then lowers himself down* ("Climbing won't be a problem...") "..." *walks to a grate leading up into the ventilation* "..." *tightens himself up to be thinner--and pulls himself up with his scarves* -in the top room- ???: ...... Asura: *arrives in the duct...silent, just watching* ???: so you finally found this place...kishin? *she looks back at him.* im so happy...to finally meet lady pandora's grandson... -this woman...she's a lunarian- Asura: *stays inside* "...How did you come here?" woman: i arrived to this world like she had, all those 800 years ago... Asura: "...With my grandmother?" woman: *she nods* i long to see her again... Asura: "...Good luck with that." woman:...for now, i must follow her orders...use the clowns, evolve them....share the blessing of madness with this world. Asura: "..." *shudder* "M-Madness?" woman: have you ever wondered, where the clowns originated? Asura: "...I've felt something off of them..." woman: that's because....*smiles* the originals are not of this earth.... Asura: "...They are..." woman: like lady pandora and myself...born from the moon.... Asura: " 'Like you'...But mad..." woman:.....at one point, the lunarian society were people of culture, intelligence...but their thirst for knowledge became their downfall. with the discovery of a certain substance, the black blood, they began experimenting with it...creating those monsters. to ensure survival, they sent 8 children to the earth’s surface. Asura: "And of those eight..." woman: amongst them were myself and lady pandora, along with the scholar enoch and sage, diana. Asura: "...Enoch..." woman:....he and the sage's son sealed her in that damned book.....ah....ahhhh it pisses me off so muuuch.... Asura: "Understandable..." *looks around the room* -its dark...- Asura: "...When did you form this organization?" ("Where are the lights...?") woman: a long time ago...when the studies of science were still young..........your wife and child....*smiles* i look forward to meeting them soon... Asura: "..." ("...I don't trust her to...") -elsewhere- Kid: "--and Father won." stocking: ah. Kid: "How was your day?" *sits down* stocking: it went well. ^^ Kid: "Oh? You thought about your student-teaching?" stocking: yeah. yumi gave me some advice. Kid: "Did it help?" stocking: i think so. Kid: *nods* "Yumi wants to help, and she has a wealth of experience." stocking: *smiles* Kid: "And with your hard work and talent..." *cheek smooch* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Just keep at it..." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "--and so I'm stuck on this dumb date next week." naoya: ah. higuchi: sounds like a bummer. Gin: "...You could still back out of it." Akutagawa: "...I don't know. It would make things more complicated." naoya: just tell her you dont swing that way, whats complicated about that? Akutagawa: "...She seemed insistent." naoya: ah. Akutagawa: "...I wouldn't take the rejection well, if I was her." higuchi: ..... (yeah, based on how he handled the weretiger's rejection....) Gin: "You should at least have someone chaperone--" Akutagawa: "Tachihara offered--" naoya: oh boy. higuchi: oh dear god. Gin: "No." Akutagawa: "Well, how do I turn him down--" Gin: "Ichiyo, stop him." higuchi: already on it....how do i kick him in the balls through the phone? Akutagawa: "???" naoya: comedic physics? Gin: "...If you tell him we invite him to a threesome, I'm sure that would bring him over." higuchi:...........*higuchi.exe has stopped responding* Gin: "...I was kidding. But subterfuge is a good way to undermine him." *dials the number* "Naoya, you want to try?" -elsewhere- Motojiro: *listening to the music, captivated* leo:....(he seems to be enjoying himself...) ... {leo: *6 years old* *shiny eyes* <papa look!>} {Papa: <Yes, dear...> *watches with her*} {leo: OuO} {Papa: <She seems to be enjoying it...>} {mama: <indeed.>} {Papa: <Oh! Listen to that voice...>} {sister 1: <maybe one day, that'll be _you_ up there.>} {leo: <really?>} {sister 3: <yeah!>} {Papa: ^^ <If you put your mind to it...>} leo:...*sad smile* Motojiro: *glances at her* "..." *whispers* "How is it?" leo:...*wipes tear* i-im enjoying it. Motojiro: "..." *offers his handkerchief* *it is decorated with lemons* leo:...*small chuckle and wipes tears* Motojiro: ^\\\^ -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Done brushing?" sonia: yep. Chuuya: "And washed your face?" sonia: *nod* Chuuya: "Ready for your bedtime story?" sonia: *nod nod, holding her teddy* Chuuya: *tucks her in* "Once upon time, there was a girl, in a small village..." sonia: *listening, with mito on her lap* Chuuya: "This girl spent much of her time alone, except with her cat..." *pets Mito* mito: *mreow* Chuuya: "And while every home needs a cat, this girl needed something else: she needed a parent to be there, to provide what a parent should." sonia: ... Chuuya: "The child would need a safe home, with food in the cupboards--and for her cat--and the opportunities to learn all that a child has to in order to grow up into a smart, mature adult. One day, a prince was passing through town--where he saw the girl." sonia: was he a nice prince? Chuuya: "Hmmm...I'd say so. He may get a little upset if people made fun of his height...or his excellent choice in headwear..." *adjusts his hat* sonia: *giggles* Chuuya: "Hee hee...And the prince saw the girl--and he recognized her, having heard about this child, and the child's mother..." sonia:........*hug* Chuuya: *hug* "And he wanted to give that child the life her mother...would want." sonia:...thanks, papa. Chuuya: "Thank you, Sonia..." mito: =A=; sonia: sorry, mito. *pet pet* mito: =3= Chuuya: ^^; "Sorry..." *kisses Sonia's forehead* "Now, the princess needs to get her sleep." sonia: ok, papa. Chuuya: "Good night, Sonia." -saturday morning- zoey: happy birthday, kyusaku. Q: *huuuugs* >u< Ivan: -_-; zoey: do you like your gift? Q: *in a new jacket* *NOD NOD* Ivan: <Now he looks like a--> -CHOP- yana: <behave> Ivan: >_<# <Stupid cow, and that parasite with the ugly two-tone hair...> yana: <gonch, im worried for your health, all this salt cant be good for you. where are you getting all this salt, the ocean?> Ivan: <I still say we could get better medical help...> yana *rolls eyes* <i'll send the complaint to management then.> Ivan: *crosses his arms* yana: *pap pap* Ivan: TT_TT mushitaro: here. *hands him one of a box with one of fyodor's spare capes* enjoy. Ivan: QWQ *takes it--and inhales* -elsewhere- Chuuya: *yawn* "..." *checks his phone* -message from kouyou- Chuuya: *pulls it up* kouyou: [sleep ok?] Chuuya: [pretty well. you?] kouyou: [i slept well] Chuuya: [any plans for today?] -elsewhere- leo: ...... Kouyou: "Good morning." leo: good morning, miss kouyou. Kouyou: "Did you get home safely?" leo: yes. *she nods* Kouyou: "Did you have to use the taser?" leo: no, ma'am. Kouyou: "Well, that's good." *sets down tea* "How was the music?" leo:...nostalgic. *faint smile* Kouyou: *nods* "In a comforting way?" leo:...yes. Kouyou: "...I'm glad you went out. It's good to get out now and then." leo: ....mr kajii seemed to enjoy it as well. Kouyou: "Well, he does have surprising interests." leo: ... Kouyou: "He seems to enjoy your company." leo: *she nods* Kouyou: "Do you enjoy his?" leo:...i suppose. Kouyou: "..." *pat pat* "Give whatever you want time." leo: r-right. Kouyou: "Don't feel pressured: do what you want, not what he wants." leo: … Kouyou: "Now, we begin the day--" *opens the door* "..." -_-# "...This is for you." *holds up a gift basket...full of lemons* leo:....^^; Kouyou: "Make some tea with these at least." leo: ok. -elsewhere- Patty: "So you scored the interview?" liz: yep! Patty: "Sweet! Thompson sisters, the best teachers ever!" liz: hell yeah! high five! Kid: ".. Never thought I'd see this when first meeting you two." liz: life's full of surprises, eh? Kid: *smiles* "Yes." Patty: "...You condescending us, Reaper?!" Kid: .-.; liz: ^^; Kid: "N-Not at all! I was just saying it was surprising--" Patty: *noogies Kid* -elsewhere- Sakuya: *folding his clothes* "Think Sham is looking more stressed than usual?" naho: we should throw him a party! Sakuya: "That works...What does a Sham party look like? Fancy cheeses and small talk?" -elsewhere- Yohei: *checking off his list* "Tub scrubbed, ceiling dusted...How's fence repair going?" GET: *thumbs up* Yohei: "Good GET." *drops an apple core in his trash compartment* GET: ^o^ Yohei: "Saki, you finish moving the furniture?" saki: yep. *sets down the couch* Emine: *still seated on that couch* "..." Yohei: "...I told you to do the laundry." Emine: "I did." chie: half of it is pink... Emine: "It needed to be pink. Pink is close enough to blood." chie:.... oh, that reminds me. *pricks her finger* *phew* Yohei: ^^ "Let's get that bandaged up." -elsewhere- Hugh: *reviewing a log book* "Uptick in business thanks to the winter..." tetsu: that's good to know. *cleaning* Hugh: "But when the heat comes in, fewer customers...WE NEED A SALES PITCH FOR THE SPRING!" -elsewhere- Izuku: O_O;;; "This town is...busy." gran torino: it's a big city, kid. not as big as death city, but big none-the-less. Izuku: "I guess it just seems more...um, hipster?" gran torino: that it is, kiddo. Bystander #1: "...Who made your outfit, kid, your mommy?" Izuku: "...Yes. And it is awesome. Thank you." bystander 2: ._. ....ok then. Izuku: ^^ -elsewhere- manual: -so yeah, hosu is a pretty nice town to live in. unfortunately, some other places in the world arent as friendly to those with quirks, like chicago. but there are heroes like valkyria there that act as a beacon of hope. Iida: "I am familiar. It is challenging..." manual: still we shouldnt be discouraged. Iida: *quietly* "Hard not to be..." -elsewhere- Stain: "..." *pulls scarf closer* -a light snowfall covers the area- Stain: *looking down the alley* -silence- Stain: "..." *steps carefully* -elsewhere- Kurogiri: "Is this wise?" tomura: it has to be done tonight....if not...im gonna scratch all my skin off.... Kurogiri: "..._That_ is not wise." -elsewhere- Bakugo: "I just want you to know something, sir." best jeanist: oh? Bakugo: *holds up his smaller gauntlets* "I sweat. My sweat is explosive. These tiny pansy-ass gauntlets are not going to fucking cut it." -elsewhere- Fourth Kind: "I SAID FILE CHRONOLOGICALLY, NOT ALPHABETICALLY!" eijiro: YESSIR! tetsutetsu: QuQ -elsewhere- Lucy: *sets out a tray of cookies* "Eat up." atsushi: thanks. *nom* Lucy: "...We need to talk." atsushi: Q_Q did i mess up? Lucy: "No. I just wanted to let you know..." *brushes hair over her ear* "Look, I was fine sharing my bed with you..." atsushi:... oh... .///.;;; Lucy: "...Right. I'm just not ready for...that. Not today, anyway." atsushi: y-yeah...... .////.;;;;; same. Lucy: *smiles* "Good. Just...give me time, okay?" atsushi: i will. Lucy: "Good..." *wipes the chocolate off his lips with her finger* atsushi: ^///^ Lucy: "..." .\\\\. *quickly cleans it off with a napkin* -elsewhere- Tachihara: o______O *trying to hide from Higuchi and Gin* hirotsu: what did you do this time? Tachihara: "I roped in Akutagawa into a date." hirotsu: oh? Tachihara: "With a girl." hirotsu: is that right? Tachihara: "And since he's not really into that, and I was so forceful--" Gin: "Then you must die." higuchi: *loading pistol* Tachihara: ._______. "..." *LOUD HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL* -elsewhere- Motojiro: "--and I think it went well!" Chuuya: "Well, glad to hear." Motojiro: =w= *sips his tea at the cafe* "How's it going, Sonia?" sonia: pretty good. school's nice. Motojiro: "Need help with chemistry? I can show you how to make a smoke bomb--" Chuuya: *glaaaaaare* sonia: im in 1st grade. Motojiro: "Never too early to try--" Chuuya: *imitating a 'cut it out' slice across his own neck* sonia: no thanks, im good. Chuuya: *decisive parent nod* Motojiro: "Okay...Students aren't giving you trouble, are they?" sonia: if you're asking if im being bullied, no. Motojiro: "Oh, good! I didn't like that as a kid..." sonia: ... Motojiro: "..." *sips his tea* >_> -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Here's your seat, sir." *gets up out of his on the bus* fukuzawa: thank you. *sits down* Shotaro: ^^ "Anything for the elderly." fukuzawa: ... *doesnt have the heart to correct him* Shotaro: "...You a samurai? I know a kappa who wields a sickle, which isn't the same as a sword but pretty awesome!" fukuzawa: do you now? Shotaro: *nod nod* "You ever meet a kappa?" fukuzawa: no, but i have heard stories. Shotaro: "You read a lot, sir?" fukuzawa: *he nods* *cough* Shotaro: "??? You okay?" fukuzawa: fine. -elsewhere- Iida: "..." manual: you ok? Iida: "!!! Yes, sorry. Was thinking about our schedule." manual: ah, good to know. we'll be on a patrol later this evening. Iida: "I look forward to it." *looking at the streets* -evening...- Izuku: "Sir?" gran torino: whu? whazzit? Izuku: "Sorry...I thought you wanted to go on patrol this evening?" gran torino: yeah, that. *hops up* ever take the monorail? Izuku: "Nothing that trendy, I'm afraid. Has Death City ever had one?" gran torino: of course, you just gotta know where to look. -elsewhere tomura: ah.....so this is hosu, huh? Kurogiri: "Yes...It has had a bit of a drop in crime..." tomura: well then, why dont we kick off the new year with a bang? Kurogiri: "..." *sighs, opens another gate* -3 creatures....nomus..appear- tomura: hey staaaain, if you can hear me, we brought the party to your stomping grounds! -on the monorail- Izuku: *looking through his phone* "Still nothing..." gran torino: waiting on a message from a special somebody, kid? Izuku: "Just my friend Iida..." ._. "N-Not like that! Not that there is anything wrong. But I'm seeing someone else--" -CRASH- Izuku: "!!!" lion man: w-what the hell even is that?! blue nomu: *SHRIEEEEEK* Izuku: "Nomu?!" gran torino: stay there, kid! *jumps and tackles the nomu out the hole in the wall* Izuku: "Wait, sir! That's not how--" *looks out the hole* -smoke and fire coming from downtown- Izuku: "No..." worker: everyone, please keep calm, the heroes and authorities have been alerted- Izuku: "..." *leaps out the hole, takes off running* worker: h-hey kid! kid get back here! it's dangerous! -elsewhere- manual: *running* this way! Iida: *follows--then sees down an alley* native: *groan* Stain: *looking to the side at the explosions* "...Who is that flashy fool just blowing stuff up randomly? Whatever. I'll take care of that target next...For now...I have to take care of you..." *pulls a knife aimed at Native* native: urk- (why cant i move? the blood...he-) Stain: "I will allow you to choose your last words. Choose carefully." native:....*glances*....!!! *A blur is approaching Stain--* Stain: "..." *slice* *A helmet goes flying* native: !! Iida: "!!!" Stain: "...Who are you, kid?" Iida: "..." *barely able to get up again...hard murderous stare at Stain* Stain: "...Leave, kid. This is no place for rugrats like yo--" Iida: "Red scarf. Blood red. Armed to the teeth...The Hero Killer Stain...I have been hunting you. I did not expect to meet so soon...I am--!" *FLIK* Iida: "!!!" Stain: "...Those eyes. Cybernetic, right?" Iida: "..." Stain: "Yet full of revenge...Watch your mouth, because your age and your condition won't save you." Iida: "..." *grabs the blade* Stain: "?!" Iida: *pushes it away, as he stands* "...You fail to see me as a threat. That is your first mistake, criminal. I AM THE YOUNGER BROTHER OF THE HERO YOU ATTACKED! THE HERO AMONG HEROES! AND FOR HIM, I AM BRINGING YOUR CAMPAIGN OF MURDER TO AN END! THE LAST MINUTES YOU HAVE, ALL YOU WILL REMEMBER IS MY NAME!" Stain: "..." Death the Kid: Iida: "I AM INGENIUM! THE HERO WHO WILL TAKE YOU DOWN!" Stain: "..." *stands still* Iida: "AAAAH!" *swings his leg for a super-fast kick--* Stain: *dodges* Iida: "?!!!" Stain: *flipping over Iida* "Ingenium..." *slams his foot down onto Iida's shoulder--the spikes tearing through Iida's armor* Iida: "Gah!" Stain: *lands on Iida's head, slamming his foot down--then his sword into Iida's shoulder* Iida: "ARRRRGH!" Stain: "...You feign heroism...like the fake you are..." Iida: "Silence, evildoer!" Stain: "..." *small chuckle* Iida: "I SAID SHUT UP! The damage you did to his spinal cord...My brother will be crippled forever! He can never be a hero again!" Stain: "Then he was never a hero to begin with--" Iida: "I SAID SHUT UP! ...He is a great hero! He has saved so many! And what have you done, murderer?!" {Iida: *shiny eyes at dinner*} {Father Iida: "Excellent work, son!"} {tensei: aw, its nothing. ^^; } {Father Iida: "It's certainly no small feat, I'll tell you that! You're this young but already command so many sidekicks..."} {tensei: i wouldnt say that. im not able to do much by myself, and they're all there to support me. i owe them a lot. heroes have to bear the weight of that title, right? then if my job helps at least someone, then im doing good at it.} {Iida: "..." *small smile*} Iida: "My hero...has inspired my dreams! I'll kill you!" Stain: "And what of him?" *points to Native* native: *passed out* Iida: "..." Stain: "Your instinct was to attack me, not to save him? You wield power for yourself. Your greed blinds you...That is the furthest thing for a hero. That is why..." *kicks Iida's head to the side* Iida: "AH!" Stain: *removes the blade from Iida's shoulder...licks...* Iida: "?!" Stain: *holds it over his left eye* "You must die..." Iida: "!!!" ("My body...it's frozen...") Stain: "Be pleased that your offering will improve our society." Iida: "I said...shut up!" {Iida: "I am thoroughly impressed, brother!"} {tensei: you look up to me that much? guess that makes me a great hero or something. *smiles*} Iida: "Regardless what you say--you remain the criminal who hurt my brother!" Stain: *grins...* -something rushes in- Stain: "Huh--" -KAPOW- Iida: "...Midoriya?" izuku: iida! are you ok? Iida: "...Why are you here?" izuku: like the news reports said. 60% of the hero killers victims were found in alleys. i searched all over the back alleys looking for you! Iida: "...Not 'how'...Why?!" izuku: why? because we're friends, right? *smile* Iida: "...Do not interfere." izuku: ?? iida? Iida: "This has nothing to do with you!" izuku: what do you- Stain: *stares at Izuku* "...That's a cute line, kid..." *rubs his cheek* "But these fakes must die. And in a fight between you and me, the weaker will be eliminated..." *intense stare* izuku: *frozen* {All Might: "Villains with agenda...'ideals'...have a different kind of fire burning in their eyes..."} izuku:...*fist clench* Iida: "I said leave, Midoriya! This does not concern you!" izuku: whats a hero supposed to do when you say those kinds of things? its like what allmight said. giving help when its not asked for....thats what makes a true hero! Stain: "...Ahh..." *stands* izuku: *charges forwards* Stain: *swings his blade* izuku: *ducks down* Stain: *swings again* izuku: *jumps up* -5% DETROIT SMASH- Stain: *head knocked down* izuku: *lands* (i did it!) Stain: "..." *licks his blade* izuku: !!!! (w-what?! i-i cant move...did he graze me without feeling it....no...it's the blood!) Stain: "...So many heroes think they need power...Is that what you think, kid?" izuku: ...... Stain: "Obviously not. You wouldn't have relied on only your power, or mentioned All Might...You have something these fakers lack: focus. Observation. You tracked me. You exploited my blind spot. Your movements, your skill...You aren't one of these fools who just talks...You...are worth keeping alive." izuku: ?? Stain: "These others are not..." *lifts his sword, aiming again for Iida's eye* izuku: NO DONT- *FWOOSH* *The alley lights up in flames* Stain: *barely dodges* izuku: !!! ???: "I need more than a GPS coordinate, Izuku." izuku: todoroki! Todoroki: *on fire* "Took me far too long to recognize the coordinates you texted as being this location: you're too organized to send out meaningless numbers." Stain: "..." *runs at Todoroki* Todoroki: *ice foot slam at Stain's steps* Stain: *leaps to the right* Todoroki: *fire-stream at Stain, as his ice picks up Native and Izuku* izuku: woah! native:...nngh....nhuh? *The ice carries Native and Izuku to behind Todoroki* Todoroki: "You will not have them, Killer." Stain: "..." izuku: whatever happens, dont let him ingest your blood, he'll paralyze you! thats how he got us! Todoroki: "..." ("Hence the blades. Just keep my distance--") *SHUK!* izuku: !!! Todoroki: "!!!" *dodges knife thrown at him* Stain: *already in front of Todoroki* Todoroki: "!!!" *spots blood on his own cheek* ("He grazed me!") Stain: *tosses his sword up* Todoroki: "!!!" ("Got to dodge--but--") Stain: *tongue out--* Todoroki: *blasts fire off his shoulder, arm, and leg* Stain: *leaps back* Todoroki: ("He depends on simultaneous attacks...") Iida: "Leave...This is my fight...I inherited my brother's name! I--" Todoroki: *slams ice down to form a wall, blocking Stain*"...'Inherited'? Yeah. I know that. But you, 'Ingenium,' never made those faces...Murderous. Violent. Vengeful. I thought my family had a dark side..." Iida: "Wh-What are you--" izuku:...*finger twitch* !! Todoroki: "Stop obsessing. I know it's not healthy when--" *CRASH* Todoroki: "!!!" Stain: "...Obstruction is rarely good enough. This is poor strategy--" Todoroki: *backs up, charges up his flames* -STAB STAB STAB- Todoroki: *clutching an arm, with three knives now in it* -VREEEEEEN- izuku: *he grabbed him by the scarf* Todoroki: "!!! How did you--" izuku: i think the paralysis has a time limit! native: but he was the last one to get hit, i still cant move. Stain: "..." ("Damn O...") *lands* Todoroki: "Get back, Izuku!" *sends ice at the floor* "Dodge it!" izuku: *dodge* !! Stain: *dodges* Todoroki: "How are you moving, Izuku?" izuku: i managed to break free, but i was the last hit. maybe there is a time limit? or some alternative reason? Todoroki: "Whatever it is, that makes you are best shot..." izuku: right. i'll get his attention while you take up the rear. Todoroki: "We have to delay him until Endeavor and the other Pros arrive. Dodge." izuku: right! Todoroki: "Remember, protect them..." izuku: *he nods* Stain: "Appreciate the plan to go two against one, boys..." Todoroki: "..." {Todoroki: "Mother...I want to know..."} {yuki: ??} {Todoroki: "To control this fire...what should I do?"} {yuki: ...use your flames to protect people. i believe in you...} -...- {ochako: why your dad's agency? after all that he-} {Todoroki: "To learn to control my flames..."} {ochako: ...is that the only reason?} {Todoroki: "...Regardless what he has done, he has the experience of someone long in this profession. There is something I can learn from him."} {ochako: .....} {Todoroki: "I don't like it. But I want to try, to move beyond this hate...I don't want it to consume me."} {ochako:...then you give it your all!} {Todoroki: "..." *nods*} Todoroki: (" 'My power is my own,' right? Then it's time I prove it--by saving Iida and the others first.") Iida: *watching...* "...Stop..." Stain: *on all fours--slicing at Izuku's ankle* izuku: GAH! Iida: "Please, don't...I can't take it..." Todoroki: " 'Can't'? ...THEN STAND UP AND FIGHT! Be the hero you want to become! Remember who you are!"

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 72

kunikida doesn't deserve this shit

Yohei: *asleep, Toru sleeping on his chest* chie: *smiles and snaps a pic* Yohei: =w= "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Motojiro: *taps glasses with Tachihara* Tachihara: -_- "Just don't get the appeal of this season..." hirotsu: just enjoy it. *sips* Motojiro: =w= "How very zen." Tachihara: -_-; "Can't even find anyone around today..." leo: *entering with tea* is there anything else you would like today? Motojiro: owo "Do you have lemon for the tea~?" leo: i think so. i'll go and check, sir. Motojiro: "No problem--I'll handle this!" *pulls a lemon out of his pants* leo: ._.; hirotsu: that's just.....unsanitary. Motojiro: "I promise you, I kept the lemon hermetically sealed. My pants double as a sterile environment--" Tachihara: *spits up his drink, laughing hard* Motojiro: ._. "???" leo: ._.;;;;; hirotsu: *mortified* Motojiro: "..." *light bulb* "Hey! I didn't mean 'sterile' like that! I promise you, I am fertile!" leo: .... *blink* ????? hirotsu: *pinches nose* oooh dear lord... Tachihara: *laughs so hard he has fallen backwards in his chair* Motojiro: >\\\\< -elsewhere- Takehisa: *looking outside* maki: ? Takehisa: "Oh. Hello." *small smile* maki: hey. ^^ Takehisa: "Hmm...New sweater?" maki: yep! *it's a pusupusu sweater* ^u^ Takehisa: "It suits you." -elsewhere- Touma: *tosses slop into the jail cell* gil: eyyyyyyyyyyy Touma: "Eat up. Merry Christmas." gil:.... can we order pi-zza~? OwO Touma: *tosses a phone at him* "Try..." gil: *dialing* hello- *No signal* gil: D8 ray:.... that's just mean. gil:....im keeping the phone! Touma: "Have fun with that...I left some photos on it." gil: ???? *checks photos* *They show certain vampires being tortured...* gil: .___________.;;;;;;; *checking* boss lady and una arent in these. *phew* Touma: "Just a matter of time~" gil: YOU FIEND!! -elsewhere- Chuuya: *playing with Mito and her new toy* "You want the mouse? Catch it! Catch it!" mito: *tackles* *mreow!* Chuuya: "Hee hee..." *checks his phone* -messages from kouyou, kajii, and hirotsu- Chuuya: *pulls up Kajii's* Motojiro: [TELL THEM I'M NOT STERILE] Chuuya: "..." *deletes* *pulls up Hirostu's* hirotsu: [how was everything at home?] Chuuya: [peaceful day. sonia liked your gift] hirotsu: [glad to hear] Chuuya: [how were things on your end?] hirotsu:..... -he explains what all happened- Chuuya: "..." [keep the liquor cabinets locked. please] hirotsu: [noted] Chuuya: *checks Kouyou's message* kouyou: [merry christmas, chuuya ^^ how's sonia?] Chuuya: [same to you! she's happy] *sends a picture of Sonia hugging her new plushie* kouyou: ^^ Chuuya: [how was today?] kouyou: ... [eventful. leo tended to guests today] Chuuya: [so i heard. LOCK THE LIQUOR CABINETS] kouyou: [already done] Chuuya: [thanks. when u heading to shrine? new year?] kouyou: [yes. i got a new kimono for sonia to wear ^^] Chuuya: [excellent! can't wait for her to see it] -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Here you go, little one..." *sets the plant down in her new indoor butterfly garden* akaderu: ...cute. Kepuri: *beaming* "Of course--because I'm the genius that added a greenhouse when everyone said I couldn't!" *dramatic pose* -elsewhere- Gin: *washing dishes* naoya: *asleep on the couch* zzzz Gin: "..." *puts a blanket over Naoya* naoya: =w= Gin: *sighs* *looks out the window* -elsewhere- otogiri: *reading* ... Mr. Tsubaki's letter: "Beware the wolf: that scent was not normal." otogiri: ?? Letter: "I spotted something outside where I am staying. When investigating, I smelled a wolf--but there was something off about it. I have only encountered that scent around certain individuals: they call them Ability Users. Keep our family safe from them." otogiri: hmm.... Letter: "Take care of yourself, especially at this time of year. I know it is difficult--but I also know you are the level-headed one." otogiri: ... Letter: *the letter is signed with a fox pawprint* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *knocks on Nozomi's door* nozomi:....its open... Akitaru: *enters* "Hey. We sliced up a piece of Christmas cake for you." *holding the plate* nozomi:....*sad nom* Akitaru: *small smile* "Your aunt helped Relan and Iris with the recipe. She seems to know her way with chemistry." nozomi: ..... Akitaru: "...How did you spend last Christmas?" nozomi: .....dr i- ....aunt karin and i went to a light show. Akitaru: "You liked it?" nozomi:...it was nice. Akitaru: *nods* "That's good...Your aunt really cares about you. And I think she appreciated your gift." nozomi: .....im glad... Akitaru: "You should be. You make her happy...And she worries about you." nozomi: .....*shaking* Akitaru: "..." *pats her shoulder* -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Feel okay?" lisa: y-yeah... Vulcan: "You need some tea?" lisa:...*nod* Vulcan: *strokes her head* "I'll be right back..." *puts on a shirt, steps out to the kitchen* lisa: ..... Vulcan: ("...Maybe a doctor...") -elsewhere- Kid: *shudders, sighs* stocking: *panting* f-fuck... Kid: "Amazing..." *presses his lips to her side* stocking: *shudders* Kid: *smiles, rubbing her hip* "D-Did you like your present?" stocking: oh you know it *kiss* Kid: *smooch* ^\\\^ "Thank you for that...Stocking? Do you..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "...I know this is a lot to discuss...Children." stocking: kid... Kid: "Because...we haven't used protection, and I..." stocking: *hug* Kid: "...I want to be the father of your children, whenever you're ready..." stocking: i would like that ^^ Kid: *smiles* "Okay..." *smirks lightly* "I think we got in a lot of practice already." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *cuddles with her* "Can you keep me warm tonight?" stocking: of course~<3 Kid: *pulls the blanket over them, resting his head next to hers, massaging her side* -elsewhere- Izuku: *sets his new shirt over his chair, sets up his new All Might Funko figure* ^^ -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *looks at a photo of his child* mary: mr fitz? Fitzgerald: "Hmm? Yes, Mary?" mary: *hug* shelly christmas! Fitzgerald: "...Um...'Shelly'?" mary: um, hello? *points to herself* Fitzgerald: "...Shelly...Mary...!!! Oh!" *claps* "How clever!" mary: ^u^ Fitzgerald: *pat pat* "Shelly Christmas to you, too." -elsewhere- Steinbeck: >3< oscar: so you've been intimate with another man, so what? i've done it plenty of times. Steinbeck: "I don't even know what happened! I just woke up with him in bed with me..." oscar: do you feel anything in your bum? Steinbeck: O_O "No!" oscar: how about you, marky? twain: *shrug + 'i dunno' sound* Steinbeck: -_-# "What, you just go into random people's beds?" twain: it was cold and i had a few many eggnogs. Steinbeck: "And that's a fine excuse?! What if you ended up in someone else's bed, like Ebie, or Oscar--" oscar: not that i'd mind~ emily: you're shameless... Steinbeck: "If you're going to be like this, we're not having you drink that much in the future." twain: =3= mean. -elsewhere- Dazai: "Zzz..." atsushi: .... Odasaku: ("How's he holding up?") atsushi: (i think he's doing better...am i doing a good job? looking after him?) Odasaku: ("Do _you_ think you're doing a good job? Have you noticed a problem for him?") atsushi: .... Odasaku: ("I mean, it's not like you know what it's like to be a future potential father...although you've done well caring for others, haven't you?") atsushi: ... (i mean, i _think_ so?) Odasaku: ("...Kyouka looks like she's doing well. And Dazai is handling this news better than I thought he would...") atsushi:... (i guess) *lays down and sighs* Odsaku: ("...Things will make more sense after you get some sleep.") atsushi: ...right.... night. -a few days later- atsushi: *fixing up his bowtie* Dazai: "...Bowties are in now?" atsushi: i just decided to go with this... y-you dont have to if you dont want- Dazai: "I'll stick with the regular tie..." *looks at his pants* "...Are these 'dad jeans' now?" atsushi: i dunno. ^^; -elsewhere- yana: everyone ready for this? lydia: <yes> Ivan: *picks up a radio* yana: alright... *puts on a cape and rat mask* <all soldiers, move out...> -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "And make sure to stand up straight, don't move unless commanded to, and no making a mess on anyone's feet." Mr. Tsubaki: Q_Q mary: yessir! *in a stitched green dress* Fitzgerald: "I leave the pet in your care. Where are the others?" *finishes his tie* bram: here... Fitzgerald: "Miss Alcott?" louisa: h-here sir! Fitzgerald: "Eckleberg?" eckleburg: i'm here as well! Fitzgerald: "Ah, very well." *turns on the lights* "Now, we party!" *The disco ball descends--and smashes on the floor* louisa: ._.; Fitzgerald: OWO; "...I knew I shouldn't have installed that myself." -elsewhere- Tanizaki: *tugging his collar* naomi: *has her hair up in a bun* yosano: all set? *she wore a pantsuit* Kyoka: *in a dress* "..." *nods* atsushi: you ready, lucy? Lucy: *hiding behind him, curled up into a ball* "I can do this. I CAN'T DO THIS. I can do this. I CAN'T DO THIS." atsushi: *holds her hands* it's ok, lucy. Lucy: .\\\\. "..." *gulps, slowly walks forward* "What will he say..." atsushi:...i think they'd be happy to see you. ^^ Lucy: "I hope so...I just don't know--" *looks* "...Is that a doggie door?" atsushi: huh... aya: this is gonna bo soooo coooool! *A fox pops out of the doggie door* Mr. Tsubaki: "???" atsushi: woah! aya: awww how cute! Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *leaps out...sniffs at Aya* aya: hehehe~ ^^ *holds her hand out* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *doesn't smell like the wolf* *nuzzles into her hand* aya: aww ^^ eckleburg: please, do come in. -inside is quite the fancy shindig, they even have a full orchestra- Dazai: "..." *stares at Eckleburg* "Oh! Look! They have their own Kunikida!" *points at Eckleburg* eckleburg: *blink blink* um...hello? ^^; Kunikida: *facepalm* "Just...be quiet." atsushi: (wow, i feel like i just stepped into an entierly different world....) Fitzgerald: "Welcome, former enemies!" ^w^ atsushi: YEEP! kenji: howdy! ^^ Fitzgerald: "Howdy!" *holds out his hand to Fukuzawa* "No hard feelings, right?" fukuzawa:...*squint* *shakes hand* Fitzgerald: "Very good. And how are your subordinates after your nasty poison incident?" fukuzawa: on edge. *squint* Fitzgerald: "Like a sword's edge?" *beat* "..." *laughs at his own wordplay* fukuzawa: .... atsushi:.... >->;; *takes lucy out onto the dancefloor* Lucy: owo "??? O-Okay?" atsushi: ok, i think i got this *puts a hand on her hip and dances slowly* .///.;;; Lucy: .\\\\. "...Okay...This is nice." ^\\\^ Fitzgerald: *turns, spots Lucy* "???" atsushi: ^///^.... *notices fitzgerald* OwO;;;; (MMMMMMMM!!!!) Fitzgerald: *points to his eyes, then at Atsushi* *deathly serious face* atsushi: *SWEATS* Dazai: "Mmm...The cheese is excellent!" louisa: *she nods* the highest quality in the city. Dazai: "You got some Ritz crackers for these?" waiter: *walks up to kunikida* champagne sir? Kunikida: "...Yes, thank you." waiter: enjoy yourself. ^^ *walks off* .....*he is in a secluded area* *over earpiece* he's here. yana: good, make the request. Kunikida: *sniffs his glass* waiter: *mushitaro* *walks up to the conductor* may i make a request? Conductor: "Hmm?" mushitaro: i would like to request 'polovtsian dances?' Conductor: "Hmm...Sure, we can play that..." *informs the band* mushitaro: thank you~ *vanishes into the crowd as the music begins playing* -in the basement, several figures with rat masks and capes ascend up the stairs as the music begins playing- -in the ballroom- atsushi:.... *tiger senses* !!! Lucy: "???" atsushi: something...feels bad... Lucy: "..." *looks around* atsushi: come on, we have to warn the others. i think the rats are about to make a counter attack... Lucy: *whispers* "Around here, I can't recognize where they can be coming from--" -the doors swing open and several of the rats have secured the exits as people scream- aya: !!! naomi: !!!! shit! Kunikida: "!!!" *pushes Aya behind him* fukuzawa: *he has his sword* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *looking around, then dives under a table* Dazai: *looks up, mouth full of cheese* "???" O_O -someone in a rat mask and cape steps up onto the podium, their voice distorted by the mask- Conductor: *still conducting* O-O;;;; yana: {GoOd EvEnInG, dEaR pAtRoNs. PlEaSe, Do NoT bE aLaRmEd. ThIs WiLl OnLy TaKe A mOmEnT oF yOuR tImE.} Tanizaki: *standing in front of Naomi* "..." louisa: oh dear. ._.;; Lucy: *looking at the windows* "..." yana: {yOu SeE, oUr LeAdEr, Mr DoStOyEvSkI hAs ReCeNtLy BeEn DeTaInEd. So We HaVe TaKeN iT uPoN oUrSeLvEs To PaY eViL uNtO eViL.} Kunikida: *narrows his eyes* ("Interesting phrasing...") yana: {wE oNlY hAvE oNe, SiMpLe ReQuEsT; fOr DoPpO kUnIkIdA tO sUrReNdEr HiMsElF tO tHe AuThOrItIeS.} atsushi: ???!!! fukuzawa: what? aya: kunikida? Kunikida: "!!!" yana: {iF hE rEfUsEs To CoMpLy, WeLl, InNoCeNt PeOpLe ArE gOiNg To GeT hUrT...} *looks at one rat* {<you know what to do.>} Jordan: Q___Q *tries to make a run for it* rat: *shoots him in the leg* daisy: !!! rat 2: *drags her onto the stage at gunpoint* Jordan: *screams, howling in pain* Kunikida: "!!!! Stop this!" yana: {tIcK tOcK, mR kUnIkIdA. oR tHeIr BlOoD wIlL bE oN yOuR hAnDs. JuSt LiKe ThAt ChIlD's...} Kunikida: "..." *shivers* "Is this...what that is about?" *looks at the Rat* "...Will you let me use that phone in the corner?" rat 3: {gOoD lUcK.} Kunikida: "..." *holds his hands up, walks to the phone* "..." aya: h-hey, kunikida? atsushi: ?? Kunikida: "..." *looks back at Aya* aya: *she looks worried* Kunikida: "..." *puts on a smile* "It will be okay." atsushi: what are you- Kunikida: *picks up the phone...dials 911* atsushi: !!! operater: yes- Kunikida: "I am calling to make..." atsushi: kunikida, dont do it! Kunikida: "...To make a confession. I was the one who killed the child discovered in the mines on the outskirts of town." aya: !!!! fukuzawa: !!! yosano: what the hell are you- atsushi: but that's wrong! you know you didnt do it! Kunikida:…….. rat: <quiet you! let him talk!> Kunikida: "...I am willing to surrender myself to police custody." operater: ...we'll transfer you over now. aya: *teary eyed* kunikida.... Kunikida: "Thank you. ..." *holds Aya's hand* aya: why? why would you let them get away with this?! Kunikida: "Because I have faith in my ideals..." aya: .... Kunikida: "..." *hands his book to her* *looks at the Rat* "We done here?" yana: {gOoD} Kunikida: *nods* "I fulfilled your request. Now uphold your obligation: release your hostages and let the others get medical attention..." yana:... {vErY wElL} -smoke fills the room as the rats exit- Kunikida: "...Doctor, please tend to the man with the bullet wound." yosano: ...right... atsushi: *tries to run after the rats....but they're long gone*...dammit! Jordan: *crying in pain* yosano: it's ok. it'll only hurt a little bit more, then it will be alright. aya: kunikida, you cant let them take you to jail! you know you didnt do it- Kunikida: "My ideal...of protecting you all outweighs even the truth." aya: *tears falling* louisa:....lord francis, should we- Fitzgerald: "Let the police in upon their arrival." atsushi: what?! fukuzawa: ....kunikida- Kunikida: *lowers his head, holding back tears* "I am sorry, sir..." fukuzawa:...are you certain you want to do this? Kunikida: "Sir...I cannot let this hang over my head...My presence here after what happened could taint our...your agency." atsushi: ...... Lucy: "...This is stupid...Isn't anyone going to say something?" Dazai: "..." *turns his back* yosano: you cant just let the rats win like this, you idiot! naomi: you didnt have anything to do with- Kunikida: "I didn't save the child, now did I?!" naomi: ...... -the authorities soon arrive- Kunikida: "..." *holds up his hands* jack thompson: a thorough investigation will have to take place before a conviction is made, for now, you'll be in holding. aya: you cant let them do this!! Ivan: <How do you think it went?> yana:..... *removing her mask*...........*sigh*.....*making a call* gonch, give me a moment. Fyodor: *over the phone* <Yes?> yana: <good news, you'll be getting a new cellmate soon.> Fyodor: <...> "Happy New Year, then." <I look forward to the company.> yana: ..... Fyodor: <How do you feel?> yana: <what does it even matter? after all...> *fake smile and dead eyes* <im just your puppet, right?> Fyodor: <An extension of my will...Very good tonight, Yana.> yana: ... <alright, so what's our next move?> Fyodor: <Allow me to speak with our guest. I need something to be thrown away as well.> yana: <and that would be?> Fyodor: <Mushitaro knows: just let him know to proceed.> yana: <understood> -elsewhere- Katai: *reads the text message* "..." *shakes* keek: we have to bail him out somehow! he wasnt the one who did it! Katai: *shakes his head* "Kunikida is stubborn: his ideals won't allow it..." keek: t-then the agency just has to prove he is innocent! Katai: "..." *nods* "That would be up to Ranpo, then." keek: i'll do what i can to...true, i did use to do jobs for the mafia...but after the agency saved my life, the least i can do is repay them! Katai: *weak smile* "They'll appreciate that..." *pulls up footage* "...B-But I think we'll need protection...I don't want us to get hunted again." Q_Q -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." grimoire: .... Alone: *stares* "...Can I try on your glasses?" Kunikida: "..." Nals: "..." *dramatic hair flip* grimoire:......not very chatty, is he? Kunikida: "...Officer?" sancha: yes? Kunikida: "I would like to request paper and something to write with...like a crayon?" sancha: how do we know you wont try to escape? given your ability... Kunikida: "You can ask my supervisors at the Agency: my ability only works on a particular type of paper..." -elsewhere- madoka: happy birthday, guys. ^^ kyouko: happy birthday! Rin: *blows a party favor* "Thanks!" Yukio: "Um...Yes, thank you." konekomaru: we got your presents here. ^^ Rin: "Sweet!" *grabs one for Yukio, tosses it to him* Yukio: "H-Hey! Careful! It could be fragile..." shiemi: ^^ nee: ^o^ Yukio: *opens his gift* -elsewhere- Yumi: "What do we know about his confession?" lord death: it's only that, thus far. there isnt any evidence to prove or deny it... Yumi: *points to the report* "Look at the residue left on the remains--confirm what makes up that explosive." nygus: right. -elsewhere- Mori: *shaking under his covers* secretary: .....so creepy....what do you think, mii? Mii: "..." *gets under the bedsheet, cuddles against Mori* Mori: Q~Q *tentative pet* secretary: ._.;;;; Mii: =w= *purrs* Mori: *his eyes start to close slightly...* "Zz..." *falls onto the bed in front of the Secretary* secretary: eep! .-.;; Mori: *his head falls right at her legs--he's out cold* Mii: *rests on Mori's head* ^w^ secretary: ._.;;;;; Mori: *snore* Mii: *lowers his head to the Secretary* secretary:... *pet pet* im not sure how you arent scared of him... ^^; Mii: *purrs, gets off of Mori's head, lies on the bed* secretary:.... *gives mori a pillow to hug onto* Mori: "E-Elise..." -elsewhere- *Mr. Tsubaki's letter sits opened in front of Tsubaki* tsubaki:..... *The letter informs her that he has only told her and Otogiri about the Wolf, and to take care of his family--* Mr. Tsubaki's letter: "There is not a moment where you are not on my mind. I want you protected..." tsubaki:...*hands shaking* Mr. Tsubaki's letter: "I admire and appreciate your care to keep my family away from these C3 bastards. But I won't rest peacefully until I find how to keep them away forever. When I do, I will come home to our family." tsubaki: *tears falling* Mr. Tsubaki's letter: "I love you." *pawprint signature* -elsewhere- Kid: "How do you feel?" stocking: =~= stupid cramps... Kid: "..." *sets the warm water bottle down* stocking: *sniff* thanks Kid: *nods* "You're welcome..." *opens a box of chocolates* stocking: *mouth open* Kid: *feeds one to her* stocking: ^u^ Kid: "Which flavor did you get?" -elsewhere- Lucy: *holding her hands, sitting on the couch, nervous* mary: you're lucy, right? it's so nice to meet you! ^^ Lucy: "Yes? And you are?" mary: mary shelly! im new to the new guild! and this is my buddy, bram! bram: h-hello. Lucy: *waves* "Hello. ...How do you like it here?" mary: it's been sooo fun! they even have a foxy! *holds up mr tsubaki* say hi, toby! Mr. Tsubaki: ._. Lucy: *shiny eyes* "May I pet him?" mary: sure! ^^ Lucy: *pets 'Toby'* 'Toby': ^w^ -the next day- Dazai: "...Damn it." ango: we'll see if there is anything to do regarding the investigation. Dazai: "How will you explain this to your boss if he asks why you're helping defend a friend of a frenemy?" ango: i think it will go well. Dazai: "Until then, we have our best investigator checking for evidence, too." -elsewhere- ranpo: *in a bear suit* Patty: "Want a balloon, Julie?" julie: *she nods* ranpo: here ya go! -elsewhere- Kyouka: "...Aya?" aya: *punching a pillow* this sucks! they cant just do this when he didnt do anything! i'll beat those jerk rats into next week! Kyouka: "Your time will come. But until they show themselves, you can either keep punching a pillow, or train to eliminate them." *assassin's stare* aya: ._.; kenji: for now, lets keep looking for clues! ^^ Kyouka: "The police would have the mines shut down. We could sneak in there, or search elsewhere." aya: hmmm.... Kyouka: *pulls up a map on her phone* "Here is Death City. We are here. The mines are there. We can trace paths they took to get to other locations..." aya: hmm, so we're around the slums still... Kyouka: "We could interrogate potential witnesses..." aya: alright! let's go! Katai: "Wh-What are you all talking about in there?" *he's rolled up in his futon* aya: EEK! kenji: hi mr katai, are you trying to become a butterfly in the spring? Katai: o_o; "...I don't...think so?" *shakes his head* "Wh-Where do you think you're all going? You can't just go through the slums alone..." aya: we're investigating, duh! Katai: "Not alone!" *whips the futon off of him in a dramatic pose--and it hits him in the face, knocking him back* aya: ._.; Katai: "...Help me up, and let's interview some suspects." -elsewhere- Ivan: <Was Master pleased~?> yana: <sounded like it. mushitaro's already hard at work.> Ivan: <Usually is...> *sets down a map* <Which is the next tunnel to create?> yana: *takes a look* hmm. <this 'nether' seems of interest...think we had a guy there that didnt come back...> Ivan: <Send a scout first?> yana: <sounds good...> -elsewhere- Haumea: "Okay, I finished erasing our path out of the old site...It would've gone faster if I had had some time-manipulation help, Little Bro." Sho: "..." Jonah: "Did you get that thing I asked you to retrieve~?" Haumea: -_-# guruna: you're shameless. =3= arrow:.... assault, are you awake? Assault: X____X Haumea: "..." *sniffs* "Is he dead?" guruna: *fire tornados him up* WAKE UP!! >3< Assault: O___O "AAAAAAAH-" *smashes against the ceiling* Haumea: ._.; Jonah: *giggles* arrow:.... *siiiiigh* *A loud thump is heard from the room next door* Haumea: O-O; "...The Preacher is displeased..." arrow: .... -elsewhere- Vulcan: *sets down apples sliced like bunnies* "Hungry?" lisa: *nom* Vulcan: ^^ "I can put some peanut butter and raisins on them, like we used to do..." lisa:...*small smile* t-thanks, vul. Vulcan: *smiles* "You're welcome." *takes a sip of the milk* "...You see what Iris has done to her garden?" lisa: ...havent seen it. Vulcan: "I know it's kinda cold out, but with the snow, it really has to be seen in person." lisa:...r-right. Vulcan: *small smile* "You could try on that new sweater..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "You got someone housesitting while you're on your mission?" soul: kilik said he'd cover. Black Star: "That'll be good." *passes a drink* "You still going solo on this one?" soul: yeah. stein said he'd help me out if need be. Black Star: "...Keep mace on you." soul: noted. -elsewhere- pushkin: um... we maaaay have a small problem. Chuuya: "Specify." pushkin: well, kati and i were at the in-base bar, and she thought to mix vodka, white wine, and redbull together and......the regret is instant. Chuuya: "...What has to be cleaned?" katya: *completly wasted* EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK~ EVERYWHERE, THERE'S A FACE~ OR SOMETHING-SOMETHIN-SOOOMETHIIIN~ Chuuya: "...Coffee. Lots of it." katya: *climbing onto pushkin's shoulders* heyyyyyy whos my soft pillow boy with a baby head, hehehe~ =w= its so soft *pats his head* how you even doin' that? pushkin: yes, i have a soft head, kati. Chuuya: "..." *snaps a photo* katya: *blink* pushkin are we dead? pushkin: no, we arent dead. Chuuya: "Get her to bed. Now." pushkin: <no need to tell me twice> katya: MUSH! MUSH! Chuuya: "And keep it down--some people are working. And I--" *SLIP* *SPLAT* katya: *peeeek* Chuuya: *he slipped on vomit* Q___Q -elsewhere- Mephisto: "How was your Christmas, sweetie?" stocking: it was great~ *smiles at kid* Kid: ^\\\^ felisia: oho, do anything naughty~? stocking: m-MOM! >///<; Kid: O\\\\\\\o Mephisto: "Dear, please, you're embarrassing them." *turns to Stocking* "So, are you pregnant yet?" stocking: DAD. Kid: *all color has faded out of his face and suit* Mephisto: "There are techniques--" stocking: *covers ears* FALALALALA IM NOT LISTENING. Kid: *still pouring tea into a cup--until it overflows* X____X felisia: ^-^; -elsewhere- Shotaro: *making a bed* "I'll be done with them in another few minutes! Can you check on the soup?" kyouko: ok! Rin: *stirring the soup* "Should be about done..." *looks down* "You got the spices?" Ukobach: *thumbs up* "Eeep!" kyouko: good job, uko. ^^ Ukobach: ^o^ *mixes the spices, dropping them into the soup* Shotaro: "???" ("Who the heck they talking to?") -elsewhere- Joker: "Think you can sneak into where the Hoods were before?" scarlet: it's a possibility. Joker: "Try it. Or we can send Ivy or Victor as a test-run--" scarlet: after victor's _last_ excursion in the nether? Joker: "...I mean, he'd know the area. I'm sure he's not that traumatized--" Victor: *curled up in the corner* scarlet: *sweatdrop* Victor: "Can't sleep...Preacher will eat me..." Joker: -_-# "Fine. Get a Hazmat suit for Ivy." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *lays out a kimono* tsubaki: getting ready for new years already? Sakuya: "Someone has to. If I lay it out, I'm hoping it'll get the others to get ready--" Belkia: "I lost my kimono in a fire." Higan: "I started a fire." otogiri: .... im not even shocked. Black Star: *sighs* "You're going to have to shop for more..." *hands Otogiri some money* -elsewhere- Crona: *looks out the window* mami: *making lunch* Crona: "...What do you want for the new year?" mami: hmm. hard to say. Crona: "...Yeah...Maybe just peace?" mami: *nod* yeah... -elsewhere- Kyouka: *holds up an image of Rat graffiti* "We know you know where they are. Talk." mrs uraraka:...is this deadmau5? Kyouka: "That is not the correct answer. Answer it correctly, or I unless our martial arts experts." ochako: eh? kyouka? what's going on? Kyouka: "Oh. Hello. I was interrogating this hostile witness regarding the location of an enemy troop suspected to be in this area. Could you help me getting a statement from this person?" ochako:..eh? ^^; *looks at her parents, confused* Mr. Uraraka: O_O; "...Young lady, we haven't seen that graffiti--" Kyouka: *holding a taser* Mr. Uraraka: "!!!" *stands in front of his wife and daughter* kenji: *holds onto kyouka's hand* it's ok kyouka, i dont think they mean trouble. if you've seen anything, let us know, ok? ^^ Mr. Uraraka: OWO;;; "Tha-Thank you, young man." *pushing his wife and daughter along* "L-Let's get the heck out of here now..." Kyouka: "..." *looks at Kenji* "..." kenji: i think if we ask nicely, they'll help us out better. ^^ Kyouka: "Hmm...You try the next one." *points* "Like that one." kenji: ok! -elsewhere- Emine: "Target acquired." *aims snowball* mono: *humming* Emine: *toss* -BWAB- mono: ACK! Emine: "Bad deed complete." *BAD DEED GET* mono: im trying really hard to like you guys more, BUT PEOPLE LIKE YOU MAKE THAT DIFFICULT!! DX< Emine: "...Then fight back. Throw a snowball." mono: *grumble* fine! -elsewhere- Relan: "One step...There you go." shinra: t-thanks. iris: ^^ Relan: *smiles* "Easier with two to lean on, huh?" shinra: yeah, haha ^^; Relan: "How about we try that waffle mix the Commander bought?" shinra: sounds good! Relan: "Iris, what fruit we got?" iris: i bought strawberries and blueberries. Relan: "Sounds good!" *opens the cupboard--and a random Yuu falls onto him* yu: woah! hi. -elsewhere- Mifune: *knocks* tsubaki: yes? Mifune: "Hello." *holds up a bag of oranges* tsubaki: oh, thank you. ^^ Mifune: "You're welcome. How is the end of the year going?" tsubaki: busy. Mifune: "Preparations for the new year ceremony?" tsubaki: ..y-yeah. Mifune: "...What is the threat?" tsubaki: ?? Mifune: "You seem nervous. Is there a threat inside?" tsubaki: oh, no, they arent that bad- naho: *peeeeek* Mifune: "???" *waves at Naho* naho: hiya! Mifune: "Hello." *looks at Tsubaki* "How many do you have here again?" tsubaki:... a lot. Mifune: "Hm. Big house, then--" -elsewhere- Kunikida: *staring at his meal* "..." grimoire: ... Alone: "...You two gonna eat that or what?" *already licking his own plate* prisoner: *nom nom* Kunikida: "..." *sips his milk* Alone: "So..." *slobbering* "What you in for?" Kunikida: "..." Alone: "...Overdue library book?" Nals: -_- *trying to fix his hair in the plate's reflection* prisoner 2: he's just under suspicion, unlike that guy....*points to fyodor, who is in a corner by himself* Fyodor: *humming* Alone: "...So, what's his deal?" Nals: "He could use a haircut." Kunikida: "!!!" prisoner 2: *whispers* i think he's some kind of cult leader, i'd avoid talking to him if i were you... Fyodor: *looks up at Prisoner 2...winks* prisoner 2: *she backs away, uneasy* Kunikida: "You're right. Do not go near him. Do not touch him. Do not talk to him--" Alone: "That just makes me want to touch the girly-hair man more." Fyodor: ._. ("...'Girly'?") prisoner 3: didnt you hear? he killed a guard just from touching him! Alone: "I mean, maybe it was something the guard ate--" Nals: "We're still cleaning the remains off the floor." -_-# Fyodor: *smiles at Prisoner 2 and Kunikida* prisoner 2: *she's shaking* Kunikida: "...Stay back from the bars. Do not do what he requests. Do not touch him." -elsewhere- Katai: Q_Q "No luck finding new information today..." *rubs his shin* "And that one old person kicked me so hard." aya: that just leaves-....*gulp* _that_ house... Kyoka: "..." *knock knock* man: yeah? what? Kyoka: *holds up a drawing of the Rat symbol* "Greetings, citizen. Have you seen this symbol before?" man:.....s-sorry, i dont know....*shaking* Kyoka: "Kenji, hold the door open." kenji: ok. aya: ??? Kyoka: "Sir, we just want to know whether you recognize this symbol. Yes or no." man: p-please, g-go easy on us, we just lost a family member- Kyoka: "We are not here to hurt you. We are investigating criminals and murderers. Your information can assist us." man: ....... -he tells him all he knows, though it’s not much- Kyoka: *nods* "Thank you for your information." *hands him a card* "Call with any new information." man:...o-ok.... Kyoka: "..." *stares intently* child: .... Kyoka: *spots the child* child: *he and several others just stare at them* Katai: Q___Q "So many...kids..." aya: ..... kenji: *waves* ^^ Kyoka: "...Are you the father of them all?" man: w-wha no! they're my siblings, i look after them... Kyoka: "Ah..." -elsewhere- Dazai: *looking at the canal* atsushi: .....*pats his back* Dazai: "...This is where we met." atsushi: it was only a few months, but it feels like it was years ago... Dazai: "No kiddin'. Time's weird..." *falls back into the grass and melting snow* "...You ever think about kids?" atsushi: ._.; im still 18?? Dazai: "Yeah, but I'm trying to teach you to put a hat on your jimmy, or else you'll have a child before you're ready." atsushi: .____________.;;;;; Dazai: "But seriously, you've thought about whether you want to have kids in the future, right?" atsushi: i guess? ^^; Dazai: "...I didn't think I'd live long enough." atsushi: .... Dazai: "...What do I do? I can't just go away..." atsushi: i guess be there for your child? if it were _him_, i think that's what he'd do... Dazai: "...Yeah. He would've." atsushi:..... Dazai: "...He used to play this game with the kids..." *small laugh* "He'd try to get them to try to assassinate him." atsushi: ^-^; really now? Dazai: "Yep. Made a game of it. He usually won." atsushi: i guess he was a lot taller than them... Dazai: "He was a full-grown adult. They were just...little kids." atsushi: ...... Dazai: "...Am I going to die?" atsushi: no, you're going to be fine, i think. Dazai: "...Dying before your kid is even an adult...I...have not wanted to live..." atsushi:.....*awkward hug.....it feels....comforting, somehow* Dazai: "..." *small sob* atsushi: come on, lets get home... Dazai: "O-Okay..." -elsewhere- Iida: *walking through a park* "..." momo: hey tenya. Iida: "...Momo?" momo: mind if i walk with you for a while? Iida: "...Okay." momo:....*holds his hand* Iida: "..." *looks down at the ground* momo:...*hug* Iida: "..." *he doesn't move...a tear falls down his face* momo: im here, ok? Iida: "..." *slight crack* "O-Okay." -elsewhere- Emine: *covered in snow* Yohei: "...The heck happened?" mono:... .-. we went overboard. Yohei: "...It looks like you won, at least. Congrats, Mono." *hands her a shovel* "You two can now shovel the walk." mono: =3= -elsewhere- Ivan: "..." *turns the radio louder* "..." <When?> lydia: ?? Ivan: <Isn't Master going to give us future instructions?> yana: <give him time. he's gonna need it.> Ivan: <But I want to know noooooooow...> *whine* yana: <ok, i got the next order.> Ivan: OWO "Yes?" yana: bosses orders. chill the fuck out. Ivan: <I'LL DO IT! I'M THE BEST AT CHILLING, MASTER~> lydia: ...*sweatdrop* -SCREAMING- Ivan: "Eep!" mushitaro: I AM GOING TO KILL EVERYTHING!!! TT~TT Ivan: O_O; "...What happened?” mushitaro: I AM IN PAIN AND I FUCKING HATE THIS SHIT FUCK FUCK FUCK FUUUUCK!!! *he is screaming and crying* yana: need us to pick up some discount christmas chocolate- mushitaro: DO IT!! Ivan: *puts on fuzzy hat* "On it!" *runs--into the wall* yana:....lydia? lydia: <understood> *exits* Ivan: X_X zoey:....i'll be treating you now~ Ivan: *dazed* "Master? When did you get so ugly?" zoey: *jabs a scalpel into his shoulder* HOW DARE YOU INSULT MASTER YOU FILTHY WRETCH!! yana: play nice you two! -elsewhere- leo: .... Akutagawa: "Thank you for the tea." leo: you're welcome. *bows* Akutagawa: *nods* "How has your day been?" leo: alright, mostly. been busy with working around the estate. Akutagawa: *nods* "I can imagine the work here must be exact..." *stabbing his fork into a stale gingerbread man cookie* leo: ... Akutagawa: *stab stab STAB STAB* "Why won't you die?!" leo: s-sir, please calm down! Akutagawa: "How much longer will this go on?!" *smashes his fist on top of the cookie* leo: !!! -squeaky- -someone threw a plush tiger- Akutagawa: "..." Q_Q leo: ?? *looks up* Gin: "..." leo: ah... -elsewhere- Lucy: T__T "I was so worried he'd hate me..." naomi: well, looks like things turned out well ^^ Lucy: *nod nod* "I'm just so happy..." *ugly crying face, Izuku puddle of tears* kirako: *hands her a bucket* Lucy: "Th-Thank you..." *catching her tears* -elsewhere- Mori: "Zzz..." {Rintaro: "Where are you going, Father?"} {ougai sr: hm? oh, im just tending to a patient. they're very sick...i dont think they're going to make it.} {Rintaro: "...That's very sad."} {ougai sr: *pets his head* it is, but even though doctors save lives, we cant save them all. *out of rintarou's view, he smiles a dark smile*} {Rintaro: "What if we could?"} {ougai sr: ...*hands him some money* here, why dont you buy yourself something nice? papa has to work now. *small forehead kiss*} {Rintaro: Q_Q "O-Okay..." *turns* *walks away*} {ougai sr: *enters the operating room* … *looking at the woman strapped to the operating table.....looks at his medical tools*} {Woman: *trying to scream*} {ougai sr: shhh, it's alright ma'am. it will only hurt for a moment~} Mori: *shifting in his sleep* "N-No..." fukuzawa:..... Mori: *mutters something in...German?* fukuzawa: ??? -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "What a mess...When is Jordan coming back to work?" louisa: sometime after the new year. bram: .... Fitzgerald: "This is all embarrassing...Eckleberg, how did they even get inside?" eckleburg: they must have had someone hack into the system. i'll have to work on an update to the system then. Fitzgerald: "Do it, Old Sport--quickly and correctly." eckleburg: understood! -elsewhere- Poe: *has cut up and laid out newspaper clippings* rowena: ?? *Clippings show Kunikida's arrest, Fyodor's capture, and some other random items--with one having a raccoon ink-print on it* rowena: investigating something? Poe: *small yelp* .\\\\. "Y-Yes? I just thought I noticed something..." rowena: like what? Poe: *points at a photo behind Kunikida, when the news photographed the handcuffs being put on him* "This photo was from December 27th. Why does the calendar behind him show December _28th_?" rowena: ?! Poe: *nods* "Someone tore it off...Was it Kunikida? If so, why?" rowena: we'll just have to investigate further, right? Poe: "Yes! ... 'We'? You're up for this?" rowena: *she nods* i can invite one of the new club members to assist us too! Poe: "??? 'New club member'? Who?" rowena: it's a surprise~ ^^ Poe: "Oh, well then, let's see it when the time comes." ^^ -elsewhere- Kid: *still frozen and all color faded out of him* o_o kirika:.....*rips one of his sleeves* Kid: *wakes up* "HOW DARE YOU DEFILE MY ATTIRE WITH YOUR AWFUL SYMMETRICAL FOOLISHNESS! SHAME! SHAAAAAAAME!!!!" kirika: he's alive guys! liz: oh thank god. Patty: *holding a coffin* "...Nuts." *Hugh pops out of the coffin* Hugh: "THIEF!" tetsu: kidnapping, technically. Hugh: >3< -elsewhere- Haumea: *has a slap mark on her face* -_-# "I changed that brat's diapers, and this is the thanks I get? Rotten little rugrat..." arrow: as a _child_? Haumea: "I was a child prodigy at my age! What, older sisters change their baby brothers' diapers all the time!" guruna: werent you like, 5 or something? Haumea: "You all calling me a liar?! Lying's a sin! I'm no sinner!" arrow:.......do you want a polite answer or an honest answer? Haumea: "YOU LIE, YOU'RE GOING TO HELL!" guruna: oh haumi, we're _in_ hell, and we've _been_ in hell 8D Haumea: "..." *forehead flick* guruna: *twitching on the floor* HFJK<FNJLJDKNVKJNDJKVOKL -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Zzz..." sonia: *drawing* Chuuya: *turns over...yawns* *looks around* "???" sonia: *drawing a picture of the people in the mafia, including rain, but mori has horns and demon wings* Chuuya: "...Sonia? You been playing?" sonia: *holds up her drawing* Chuuya: "...It looks good." *points at Rain* "Is that Mommy?" sonia: *she nods* Chuuya: "It looks good...I'm sure she'd like it." sonia: ... Chuuya: "..." *hug* sonia: *hug* Chuuya: "...I love you." sonia: i love you too, papa. Chuuya: *smiles* "...Let's get you some dinner." -elsewhere- chie: *rocking toru* toru: zzz Yohei: *puts batteries back into the security camera* -elsewhere- PlushFix: *grumbles* kinuta: gooooood, it feels like we havent done _anything_ =3= *letting him rest between her breasts* PlushFix: =\\\\= "No kiddin'...The va-cay was good and all, but can't we do some thievery?" hina: fuck yeah! PlushFix: *muffled voice* "Rob some mansions!" hina: murder some fuckers! PlushFix: *more muffled* "FUCK YEAH!" -elsewhere- Asura: "..." *fanning himself with a scarf* mikan: feeling hot? Asura: "...Yes." mikan: hmm. *puts an ice pack on him* Asura: =\\\\= "Thank you...Why do I feel so warm in winter..." mikan: perhaps you have a fever? Asura: "I don't feel sick..." *unwraps some scarves* -elsewhere- Kid: *sighs* stocking: you ok, kiddo? *in the bath with him* Kid: *smiles at her* "Much better now." stocking: glad to hear~ *leans against his chest* Kid: *strokes her head, kisses her forehead* stocking: hehe, strokes circles on his chest with her fingertip* Kid: *small gasp* ^\\\^; *rubs her shoulders* stocking: so handsome~ Kid: "So beautiful..." *cheek smooch* -elsewhere- {Mrs Kusakabe: "All done!" *holds up a mirror* "What do you think of your Halloween costume?"} {shinra: cool!} {-he pokes her stomach-} {shinra: what do you think?} {Mrs. Kusakabe: "Hee hee!" *holds her belly, impersonates a silly voice* " 'I think your costume looks great, Big Brother!'"} {shinra: i cant wait to see you!} shinra: *yaaawns* *looks at the window* morning already? *The room is quiet* shinra:....*looks to his side* Relan: *sleeping* shinra:....*kisses his forehead* Relan: =w= *yawns* "Sh-Shinra?" shinra: morning rel. *hug* Relan: ^\\\^ *strokes his back* "Morning...Up early?" shinra: yeah. sleep ok? Relan: "Pretty well...Felt snug." *smiles* shinra: ^///^ .....i wasnt...._too_ hard, was i? Relan: .\\\\. "...I didn't think so?" shinra: ah...*hug* -elsewhere- Emine: "Zzz..." lin-kimpur:.......*hugs him* Emine: *yawns* "..." *looks into her eyes* "...Morning." lin-kimpur: *sniff* m-morning.... Emine: "...What's wrong?" lin-kimpur: j-just sad i guess..... Emine: "..." *hug* "Talk?" lin-kimpur: can i just lay here for a while? Emine: "...Of course." *shifts to rest his arm under her* -elsewhere- Todoroki: *rings the doorbell* ochako: hey todoroki! ^^ Todoroki: *waves* "Hello. How are you?" ochako: feeling old =3= Todoroki: "??? You don't look any older than when I saw you last..." ochako: yeah... ^^; Todoroki: "Oh. Sorry. I didn't realize your birthday..." ochako: it was two days ago? on the 27th? though to be fair, i dont remember you asking... ^^; Todoroki: "..." *nods* "I'll remember it, then. And treat you..." ochako: aw, thanks. *hug* Todoroki: ^\\\^ "You, um, have breakfast yet?" -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." *studying the other inmates* prisoner 2: *she's uneasy* Kunikida: "...You." prisoner 2: ??? w-what? Kunikida: "What are you accused of?" prisoner 2: ...m-murder of a coworker.... Kunikida: "Oh..." *steps back* prisoner 2: i-it wasnt me! i didnt kill her! Kunikida: "...Who was the victim?" prisoner 2:....her name was noriko shirono. Kunikida: *nods* "I'm familiar with that case...So you're..." prisoner 2: kanae minato. Kunikida: "...I remember your public defender was shoddy." minato: well, it's my fault for going with 'dewey, cheetum, and hao.' Kunikida: *already writing in chalk along the walls* "The alibi you gave was flimsy yet not unbelievable." minato: im telling the truth though! Kunikida: "...Have you gotten a lawyer to appeal your case?" *still drawing a diagram on the wall* minato: no such luck.... Kunikida: *drawing diagrams of angles* "No...Angle is wrong." *holds a hand up to her head* minato: eh- Kunikida: "Wrong height. And furthermore--" *Creepy laughter echoes in the jail wing* minato: *shudders* Kunikida: *trying to stay calm...* Fyodor: "Child...His truth will _not_ set you free..." minato: ....... Fyodor: "Do you think this punishment is fair?" minato:........... Fyodor: "...It may be. After all...maybe you're guilty of something..." minato: ........ Fyodor: "What if you _did_ do it, but suppressed--" Kunikida: "Shut your mouth this instant!" guard: alright, you're going back to solitary... *using a stick to guide fyodor to his cell* Fyodor: *slight giggle* "Careful--I'm ticklish..." guard: ..... Fyodor: *goes to his cell...after turning his head to smirk at Minato* minato: *shaking* Kunikida: "...That man is a sociopath. Block out his words. Just--" {Kunikida: "I killed the child."} Kunikida: "..." *shell-shocked* minato:...... {*staring at shirono's crumbled body, with blood all over her*} .... Kunikida: "..." *falls back against the wall...covers his face* -elsewhere- Ivan: <Is he pleased~?> yana: <sounds like it, he's making some new friends.> Ivan: <...Just friends?> yana: <yeah, 'friends' maaaay be pushing it. this _is_ fyodor we're talking about> Ivan: *loud sigh of relief* <Oh, thank goodness--I thought he had replaced me!> yana: <gonch, you're one in a million.> Ivan: "..." QWQ "Thank you.” -elsewhere- Poe: *walking nervously, looking around every corner* bear: *staaaares* Poe: O_______o;;;; bear: hey poe! Poe: *covers his face* "DON'T EAT ME, GIANT BEAR!" -the 'bear' removes it's head, revealing....- ranpo: yo. Poe: ._.; "...Oh. Hi. ...Is this a punishment?" ranpo: sorta. -he explains what all happened- Poe: "That's...rather humorous. Hee hee..." ^^ "Have you seen anything interesting?" ranpo: it's a work in progress....*notices someone* oh, hey mr fancy hat and fancy hat junior! Chuuya: "...Walk faster, Sonia--" sonia: *glaaaaares at them* Poe: ._.;;; *whispers to Ranpo* "Do you think they're still mad--" *A shoe smashes into Poe's face, knocking him back* sonia: *kicks him in the shin* ranpo:...i'll take that as a 'yes'. Chuuya: "Sonia, you know that's inappropriate--without also kicking him in the other shin." Poe: *scrambles away--leaving a bag behind* "Have mercy!" ranpo: ?? *examines the bag* *Inside is a small jewelry box* ranpo: *about to peak* *Snatch* ranpo: ?? Poe: >\\\\< "No!" ranpo:....*realizing* oooooooOOOOH poe you dog! 7w7 Poe: "YOU KNOW NOTHING! YOU'RE JUST A BOY IN A BEAR SUIT!" ranpo: *innocent whistling* Poe: *grumbles* "Tell no one..." ranpo: hey, if you arent gonna say anything, neither am i. sonia: ??? Chuuya: -_-# "Give me back my shoes" -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Zz..." Katai: ._.; "How long has she been out?" atsushi: she must be exhausted... Katai: "She was really going all-out detective style..." *hands Atsushi a blanket* atsushi: well, we are a detective agency. *chuckles and covers her* Katai: "...Most of us..." atsushi:....r-right.... Katai: "...How was everyone when I wasn't there?" *hugging his futon* atsushi: maybe ask fukuzawa? Katai: *nods* "H-He just seems...serious lately. And busy." atsushi:.... >->; Katai: "Maybe I could bring him his favorite tea--and those sweets he liked." atsushi: sure, go with that ^^; Katai: "Yay!" ^^ "..." o_O "I would have to go outside to get treats..." kenji: we'll go with you. ^^ Katai: *loud sigh of relief* "Oh thank God..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Maki, tell the Captain I'm not asking her." Takehisa: "Any information about the Hoods--" Vulcan: "No! Just back off..." maki: what's going on? lisa: *shaking* Vulcan: *glares at Takehisa, holding Lisa's hand* Takehisa: "The longer we wait, the harder it will be to locate the Hoods. Maki, if you knew where they were, you'd tell us, yes?" maki:...i mean, of course i would....but lisa...her circumstances are different. Takehisa: "..." *sighs* "Just...give us whatever information you have--" lisa:........ Vulcan: "...You don't have to...Take your time." lisa:......s-shapes.....e-everything's just shapes....*shaking badly* Vulcan: "Okay, that's enough..." *holds her* "It's okay..." Takehisa: "..." lisa:....*her breathing steadies* Vulcan: "Let's go...Take a walk..." Takehisa: "..." lisa: o-ok.... -elsewhere- Dazai: "You sure a prison break isn't still a viable option?" yosano: that will only make matters worse. Dazai: "Not if we do this gradually..." *takes out a pair of chopsticks* -chop- yosano: do not. Dazai: >3< "At least I'm thinking of an idea. I don't see anyone else. Oh, I know!--Let's ask Kunikida! Oh, right--HE'S NOT HERE!" kirako: *hug* down boy. Dazai: TT\\\\\TT kirako: better? Dazai: "A-A little...This is all just so much all at once." -elsewhere- Mikuni: "And then we'll get you a new dress, and maybe design your hair--" Jeje: *stuck on Mikuni's shoulders* -_-# "Kill me..." metsu: ... ?? there's a customer. Mikuni: "???? Welcome, to our little curio shop--" rowena: um, h-hello. .///w///. Mikuni: "Well, howdy, missy!" rowena: i wanted to give you something for the holiday! >///< *hands him a heart shaped box of chocolates* please enjoy it! Mikuni: OwO "Ooooo! We love chocolate, don't we, Jeje?" Jeje: *judgy snake face* -_-# metsu:.... Mikuni: "Did you make these?" *takes a bite of one* rowena: myself? oh goodness, im not that skilled. .///.; Mikuni: "D'aw, that's a shame. You should try--making chocolates can be fun!" *holds one up to Jeje* Jeje: *shakes his head 'no'* -elsewhere- Hyde: *searching through online streaming videos* "...Shit. I remember this film. I was at its premiere." licht: didnt you kill the lead actor? Hyde: -_-; "...Let's watch something else." -elsewhere- Yumi: "..." marie: whats up? Yumi: "Just trying to figure out a few cases. How are you?" marie: busy, there's a mjolnir family reunion coming up. Yumi: "So you're traveling?" marie: and little christa too~ ^^ Yumi: *smiles* "She'll be the center of attention." marie: >u< Yumi: ^^ "I hope you have fun there. Is everyone going?' -elsewhere- Anya: "Classes will begin again soon." tsugumi: yeah. Meme: "Picked your classes?" tsugumi: *she nods* Anya: "I'll be in history, public speaking, and more combat courses. You?" tsugumi: hmmm. i guess i want to learn more about this whole 'grigori soul' thing... Meme: "So a 'soul studies' class?" tsugumi: yeah, that. Anya: "I heard that course is intensive. Maybe talk to the teacher?" tsugumi: noted. mio: how about you, meme? Meme: "I'm not sure...I was looking at combat classes and...some advanced studies." ao: oh? Meme: *nods* "Maybe, I don't know, pursue some more intellectual studies?" mio: that's great. ^^ Meme: ^^ "How about you, Mio?" mio: not sure just yet. i might see if there's some kind of coding class or something. Meme: "Oh, you'd be great! I know they want to add more of those classes." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "??? What happened to you?" Poe: *has a shoe imprint on his face* Q_Q "I don't want to talk..." karl: *chitter* *pap pap* Poe: TTWTT *pat pat* *sets his bag in his locker* -elsewhere- Steinbeck: *tending to his grapevines* dorothy: *staaaare* Steinbeck: "??? Yes, Dorothy?" dorothy: can i watch? big brother's being a buttpain. Steinbeck: "Sure...What's wrong?" dorothy: he's just a bit much when it comes to brotherly affection. not in a weird way, mind you. Steinbeck: "...Okay? Um...What boundaries do you want him to practice?" dorothy: he needs to learn to chill the heck on out. Steinbeck: "I could send him out on errands. Or--" baum: JOOOOOHN!!! Steinbeck: "?!!!! Wh-Whhat?"at?" baum: *holds dorothy close* dont lust after my sister you sick bastard! i should have you fined and arrested! dorothy: =_=; Steinbeck: o_O "I...wasn't...?" baum: you better not have been. T_T Steinbeck: "I assure you, I wasn't...Um...Do you need to take a break? Get a snack?" -elsewhere- Benimaru: *trying on his formal kimono* "..." kirei: getting ready for new years festivities? Benimaru: *nods* "Thought I should check to make sure it still suited me." *holds out his arms* "How is it? Good size?" kirei: *she nods* ^^ Benimaru: "Thank you. How is festival organizing going?" kirei: the sisters are all working hard. Benimaru: *nods* "Your kimono?" kirei: i already have it set out. -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *sniffs* mary: whats wrong, toby? Mr. Tsubaki: TT3TT mary: *brushing him* Mr. Tsubaki: =\\\\= *fox sigh* -elsewhere- Belkia: "Tah-dah!" *he's in a Bedazzled kimono* Sakuya: "..." *covers his eyes* "I have gone blind." tsubaki: it's certainly...unique. ^^; Belkia: "Thank you! They called me mad for daring to sequin a kimono!" -elsewhere- Mori: *sips his tea* "...I just remembered, I'm not a big fan of tea. But you were, weren't you?" fukuzawa: yes. Mori: "...Very traditional...Samurai..." fukuzawa: ... Mori: "...I remember...milkshakes." fukuzawa:....should i have someone picks something up for you? Mori: *nods* "And lemon cookies." fukuzawa: .. Mori: "Maybe...chocolate. Rainbow stickers..." fukuzawa: .... --# Mori: "..." *finishes his tea* "..." *stares at the tea leaves* "...I want to get better." fukuzawa: ... Mori: "..." *holds up the cup* "Do you read tea leaves?" fukuzawa: not normally. Mori: "...Oh. Was hoping someone could predict these." fukuzawa: ...... >->; (i dont want to let that girl near this lolicon.) Mori: "...Well, I better sleep..." -morning- Kid: =_= stocking: rough night? Kid: *nods* "Migraine..." stocking: aww. Kid: "Maybe some medicine and water..." -elsewhere- Kunikida: *yawns* -...- Kunikida: "..." *looks at the wall...picks up his chalk* -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *claps his hands* "Line up! We continue inspections." -staff lining up- Fitzgerald: "...Eckleberg! Fix that tie!" eckleburg: *doing so* Fitzgerald: *walks by--then leans down* "And you. Where were you at 11:59 PM the night of December 27?" worker: i was home! you can ask my mother! Fitzgerald: "HOW DO I KNOW YOUR MOTHER WASN'T INVOLVED IN THIS EVIL PLOT OF EVIL?!" worker: Q_Q daisy: sir, he's pissing himself. Fitzgerald: "Hmm...The self-urination is a rather convincing piece of evidence. Very well. Jordan, clean this mess up." jordan: -_-; -elsewhere- Steinbeck: -_-##### twain: that seriously happened? Steinbeck: *small growl* "Unfortunately..." twain: what's his deal? Steinbeck: "He has a sister fixation. And as someone with sisters--that's pretty messed up." baum: its not anything weird or lewd! keep your perverted ideas away from us, freak. twain: ._.; Steinbeck: "Just...keep him occupied. Like, a jigsaw puzzle, or compare beauty tips." twain: can do! -elsewhere- Ivan: -_-# <Such noise...> yana: hmm? Ivan: <Tell that cow to stop her groaning...> yana: oi, medic, you ok? zoey: ah.....h-hungry....my baby needs to eat..... lydia: <vachenka, i know you dont like her at all, but it wouldnt kill you to be less of a dick.> Ivan: <No, it actually would. It's a medical condition. Tragic.> lydia: ... T_T; Ivan: <Why don't _I_ prepare her meal?> *innocent smile* lydia: <i will handle it.> Ivan: -3- yana: (boss, please get home soon before i lose what remains of my sanity...) -elsewhere- minato:.... Fyodor: *humming* minato: *tenses and tries to walk away* Fyodor: "Still running?" minato: w-what do you want from me? Fyodor: "To free this world of sins..." minato: but why are you targeting me? i didnt do a single thing to you! Fyodor: *smiles* "If I seek to eliminate this world of sin, I have to make every person I meet be honest with themselves." minato: i-i didnt murder her! Fyodor: "So why are you here?" minato: i.....*shaking* i didnt mean to.....i-i had to....i-i was......*her eyes are wide, tears falling* Fyodor: "...Child..." minato: *hyperventilating* {minato: *asleep*} {-someone sneaks into her apartment and enters her room....and starts choking her-} {minato: !!!!!????} {shirono: this is for your own good. you're going to bring us all down if you keep living... *she seems unstable*} {minato: *kicks her off before grabbing scissors, and in a fit of panic, stabs her to death* ah......ah...... *screaming*} minato: ....... Fyodor: "...You had to do it, didn't you?" minato:....*crying and trembling* Fyodor: "And like any murderer, now you are here." minato: ...............*catatonic* Fyodor: "The truth...shows you why you are here. But the truth...can also set you free." minato:...w-what should i do? Fyodor: "Do you think this punishment is appropriate?" minato:.....i...i dont know..... Fyodor: "Which sentence did they give to you, when they locked you here?" minato:.....i dont remember.....7 months? Fyodor: "Seven months? That is all for killing?" minato:........ Fyodor: "It is said that, to take a life, only one thing can be done to make up for that sin...An eye..." minato:....for an eye.....*glances to the door leading to the stairs* Fyodor: "Shall I help you?" minato:....please.... Fyodor: *looks at Alone* "You. Wolfman." Alone: *Scooby 'Huh?' noise* Fyodor: "What if I offered you freedom?" Alone: "...Like, escape from here?" Fyodor: *smirks* Alone: "...Yo, Grimoire? You--" grimoire: dont trust this man. i get a bad vibe from him. Alone: "But Grim--freedom! He's offering--" Fyodor: *already talking to another prisoner* "--if you just do as I ask." grimoire:.... !!!! Prisoner #1: "AAAARG!" *picks up a metal tray--and smashes it into Alone's face* Alone: "OUCHIE!" *knocked down* grimoire: hey! what the hell are you doing?! guard: hey-HEY! Prisoner #1: *kicks at Grimoire's face* Fyodor: *stares at Minato* minato: *makes a beeline for the stairs, running up them* -Outside- Kunikida: *lifting a weight...in view of the roof* prisoner 2:....eh? whazzat? Kunikida: *looks up...squints, to see the distance and against the bright sun* minato: *stumbling to the roof's edge, staring down below* ............................. Kunikida: "That's...!!!!" minato: *closes her eyes.......and leans forwards.....almost falling in slow motion........* -crunch- -the prisoners are screaming and running away- Kunikida: *just stares...so shocked, he drops his weight* -the guards are doing all they can to handle the situation- Kunikida: *looks at the fence between the yard and where Minato...* "..." *runs...and jumps, crawling over the fence* guard: h-hey! GET BACK HERE! Kunikida: *runs to where Minato is* ("What am I doing? I'm not Yosano. I'm not...I'm not able to do anything...But I have to try...") -she's already gone....just a crumpled form laying in blood, with a few bones sticking out- -the top of her head had caved in from the impact- Kunikida: *stares wide-eyed* "..." *he's just standing...staring* -silence, save for a ringing in the ears...- -THUD- guard: get back in your cell! Kunikida: *knocked to the ground* -elsewhere- liz: *watching tv*.....!!!! *horrified* Wes: "...God..." julie: liz? uncle wes? what's going on? liz: !!! hey kiddo. why dont you and riley get the gamecube set up and we can all play mario party? julie: for real? ok! *goes to do that* Wes: "..." *holds her hand, shaking* -elsewhere- yuma: happy birthday, mifune. ^^ Mifune: *small smile, nods* "Thank you." angela: we got you mochi! -there is a little box with mochi shaped like rabbits- Mifune: "Oh! Looks good..." *hugs* angela: *huuug* ^u^ yuma: ^u^ Mifune: "Well...let's dig in." -elsewhere- Lucy: *washing plates...turns on the radio* -seems some christmas music is still playing- Lucy: *sighs* "Corny, but familiar..." *turns up the volume* -the door opens- atsushi: hey lucy. *wave* Lucy: "Oh, hey." *waves* "On break?" atsushi: yeah. school starts up next year. *yawns* pulled an all nighter last night.... Lucy: "On studying?" *dries her hands* atsushi: yep. Lucy: "That's some commitment...You try a nap, or do you want some coffee?" atsushi: yes please. -elsewhere- Yohei: *sets down GET* "Alright. Get to it." get: *salute* chie: *chuckles* booo. Yohei: *smiles* *pats GET* -elsewhere- PlushFix: =w= "If I could smoke again, this'd be heaven..." hina: *giggling* shaula: yeeep dats da good shiiiit. mimeca: =w= saku:..... <idiots> PlushFix: *stares at Shaula* "...Pretty hair, BT-dubs." [[as in BTW]] shaula: magic, bitches, lul. beatrice: =-=; (lady shaula i love you but you're so strange sometimes) -elsewhere- Johannes: "..." *sighs, tears a page out of his notebook* metsu: doctor? Johannes: "What?" *ripping the page in half* metsu: ...nevermind. Johannes: "..." *returns to his writing...the torn up page is next to Metsu's feet...One word is legible: "Sister"* metsu:....... -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Looking forward to the festival?" sonia: *nod nod* Chuuya: *smiles* "We'll get some treats, Grandma will want to look at the lanterns..." sonia: ok. Chuuya: "Any games you want to play?" -elsewhere- Hyde: *setting up a booth* kyouko: im here! sayaka: *was dropping her off via scooter* Hyde: "Yo! There are some boxes to unpack." kyouko: ok then. Hyde: "Getting here a problem?" kyouko: i got a friend to help. sayaka: *waves* heyoo. Hyde: *waves* "Hey. I'm Hyde." -elsewhere- Poe: "...Ghastly." lana: *holding him close*..... Poe: *shivers* "Just...I've written things like this..." lana: *listening* Poe: "B-But I wrote those things so that...because I thought they _wouldn't_ happen...or that I'd be st-stronger when they could..." lana: *rubs his back* Poe: "...What if I did those things..." lana: you know you're not that kind of person, edgar... Poe: *covers his face* "Have you read what I wrote? I trapped...you and Ranpo and that doctor in my book..." lana: you have dark thoughts. but it was technically all fiction, right? ^^ Poe: "Sucking people into that fantasy...was to get Ranpo killed..." lana: .... Poe: "..." *shudders* "You don't recognize how awful death is...until you face it..." *rubs his arms* lana: ....*she hugs him* Poe: *weeping* lana: *kisses his forehead* it's ok. im here, karl is here, your sister is here, we're here, ok? Poe: *nods...shivers* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *groans...opens his eyes* "Wh-Where..." -he was back in his cell- Kunikida: *feels his head--winces* "Ow!" guard: i see you're awake now. Kunikida: "...She is..." guard:....miss minato sadly didnt survive. Kunikida: "..." guard:..... *walks away* Kunikida: "...Another...Another...Another...Anoth--" *sobs* "Another...Another..." guard: *walking down the hall* Kunikida: *lying on his back, just crying* -elsewhere- Katai: Q~Q blair: *in cat form, sleeping on his lap* Katai: *strokes Blair* T\\\T -elsewhere- Ivan: *giggles* mushitaro: well _you_ seem chipper, whats up? Ivan: "Master just keeps making his glorious plan work..." mushitaro: ah. Ivan: "Soon, his glory will bless this entire world~" -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Kenji, lift it." kenji: *liiiift* Kyoka: "Now. I will ask the question again..." guy: ._.;;; Kyoka: "Have you seen this man?" *holds up a photo of Fyodor* guy: h-he's that guy who got arrested, right? Kyoka: "Correct. Have you seen him before his arrest?" guy: i-i saw him at the cafe when he got arrested! Kyoka: "Why were you there?" guy: i-i was getting my coffee like i always do in the mornings when i go to work! Kyoka: "For whom do you work...?" *holding a blade* guy: Q-Q i-i work at an insurance firm! aya: *examines his id card* he checks out! Kyoka: "...Okay. You may go on your way..." *reads the name on the ID card* -elsewhere- Dazai: "..." ango: so you chose _here_ of all places? Dazai: "A reminder of who has been lost--and a promise not to let that happen again." *smiles* "Because I intend to end this." ango: ?? Dazai: "You and I know the Rats are behind this. Now, I've been patient with you getting the evidence..." ango:...something seems wrong....someone's been tampering with evidence. perhaps via an ability? Dazai: "??? How can you tell it's altered?" ango: call it instinct....*showing him some photos* Dazai: *looks at them* "...From a distance, nothing looks too out of the ordinary..." ango: but up close? Dazai: *holds it closer to his eyes...* -elsewhere- Tuhl: *shivers* saki: you ok? Tuhl: "Just feels chilly in here." saki: *hands him a coat* Tuhl: "Thanks..." *puts it on* "You okay with this weather?" saki: yeah....smore? Tuhl: "Please." ^^ saki: *setting it up, heating the marshmallow with a finger lighter* Tuhl: "..." *sits across from her* "Any spices to add...?" *staring at her finger* saki: tuhl, you dont add spices to a s'more. ^^; Tuhl: "Well, not even some cinnamon?" saki: hmm, well maybe a little. -elsewhere- Lucy: *puts a blanket over Atsushi* atsushi: zzzz.... =w= Lucy: "..." *sits by him on the cafe couch...rests her head on his shoulder* "..." waitress: *snaps a pic* ^^ Lucy: .\\\\. *puts a finger over her lips to say "Don't make noise, please..."* waitress: *nods* Lucy: =\\\\= *small cuddle* -elsewhere- Mephisto: "Comfy?" felisia: =u= *nuzzles* Mephisto: "I'll take that as a yes~" *pours more hot chocolate* -elsewhere- Motojiro: ^wX *he has a black eye* leo: ah! what happened? ayako: *bruised* X3= Motojiro: "A minor workplace accident FOR SCIENCE!" leo: you really should be more careful... Motojiro: owx "??? We were wearing goggles..." leo: *getting him ice* Motojiro: "Thanks, ma'am." ^wX *elbows Ayako* "Isn't that nice?" ayako: yeppers! Motojiro: *contented sigh* "So lovely...Like lemons." ayako: xwO ~?? Motojiro: "Sweet lemons...Pretty lemons..." =\\\\x leo: ? Motojiro: "She even smells like lemons..." *he's...floating...* leo: s-sir, sir! ayako: WOAH! Motojiro: "..." *opens his eyes* "...Oh! Sorry." *turns off his air-belt, landing on his feet* ayako: SUCCESS! leo: ^^; Motojiro: "So, we got the air-belt to work, I didn't lose my eye--Ayako, you're hair is still on fire." ayako: *licks her fingers and puts the flame out on her hair antennae, going out with a 'tssss'* Motojiro: *thumbs up--then blood squirts out the top of his thumb* leo: *bandages him* Motojiro: .\\\\\. leo: you really should be more careful, sir... Motojiro: "I-I guess? I mean, have to have a little danger for an experiment..." leo: but what if you died? what then? Motojiro: owx "Well...I'd get to know how the brain operates near death?" leo: ......*sigh* just look after yourself, ok? Motojiro: .\\\\\. *nod nod nod nod nod* -the next day, new years day- Black Star: ^w^ tsubaki: everyone ready? Black Star: *nod nod* Belkia: "Ready!" Higan: *fanning himself* -elsewhere- Patty: *dressing up* "Almost ready!" liz: yep! Patty: *steps out...she has makeup on* liz: oh wow, nice job! Patty: ^\\\^ "Thanks. I thought I'd get all pretty-ified..." julie: ^u^ Patty: "How you like your kimono, Jules?" julie: ^u^ *she's in a pink one with flowers on it* Patty: "So cute..." *holds up the phone to take pics* -elsewhere- Tanizaki: *adjusting his sash* fukuzawa: is everyone ready? Kyoka: "...I'm used to this attire anyway." atsushi: yep, all set. aya: mmhmm! Lucy: *blinks* "...Dazai...What are you--" Dazai: *he's wearing a ski mask* kenji: are you cold? aya: ROBBER! *kick to the balls* Dazai: .________O *collapses* Lucy: "...Well, if he was going to have kids--" atsushi + ranpo + fukuzawa: !!! *clasping their junk* yosano: oh, even _I_ felt that. Tanizaki: o_o;;; *hides behind Naomi* -elsewhere- Chuuya: "!!! ..." *smiles* sonia: hiya grandma, hi miss leo. Chuuya: *waves* -elsewhere mushitaro: that Q-ball kid braided the medic's hair.... ^u^# looking at it pisses me off. Ivan: "Then un-braid it." mushitaro: ooooor~ *holding scissors* mushishishishi~<3 Ivan: "...Doooooo iiiiiiiit..." mushitaro: *sneaks over to her room*..... *grinch grin* zoey: *resting* mushitaro: *griiiiins* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Hee hee...So pretty." mana: .///. um..t-thanks... Shotaro: "??? Hmm?" *turns back, holding rock candy* "Oh, Mana. Didn't see you there." *holds one stick out* mana: ...... -_-; Emine: *smirk* nea: the festival is really kicking off, eh? Shinoda: "Indeed. Comfortable?" nea: mmhmm~ ^^ Yohei: "Liking the cold's got to help with that..." *holds Toru* Assi: *munching on tako* mono: 737 ..... Assi: "??? Want some?" mono:..*nom* =n= *kimono flip* mono: h-HEY!! Emine: "Bad deed complete..." Assi: .\\\\. mono: I'LL KILL YOU! D8< -elsewhere- Rin: "Madoka!" *waving* madoka: *hug* Rin: ^\\\^ "Glad to see you..." tatsuya: hey rin! Rin: "Hey, Big Guy!" *holds up his hand for a high-five* -high five- tatsuya: ^^ Rin: "So, what you two up for? I really want to play the fish game." tatsuya: that sounds awesome! Rin: "Let's go then!" ^W^ -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *smiles* "It looks good." kim: yep. Jacqueline: "..." *brushes her hand* kim: *holds her hand* ^///^ Jacqueline: ^\\\^ *small squeeze* "L-Let's walk..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *nom nom nom nom nom* tamaki: ^u^ Arthur: "Tasty, right?" *hands a napkin* tamaki: yeah! Arthur: "..." *smiles* "That's good news..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: "Lookin' good~" vivian: hehe, why thank you~ huang: *glaaaare* Kishiri: owo;;;; *keeps an arm's length away from Vivian* -elsewhere- Kid: "Another anpan?" stocking: yes please! Kid: *unwraps it, offers it to her* stocking: *nom* <3 Kid: *smiles...* "You look happy..." stocking: i am~ ^^ Kid: *smiles...brushes her hand* stocking: ^^ Kid: "...Let's make this a good year..." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "..." *looks at the lanterns* hirotsu: a lovely sight. Akutagawa: "Yes..." *taps one lantern* "...It's light." higuchi: it sure is. Akutagawa: "...Did you go to these festivals often?" higuchi: yeah. Akutagawa: "With your sister?" higuchi: *she nods* Akutagawa: "...We didn't." higuchi:...*pap pap* Akutagawa: "..." *nods* "...Can you make this time good for her?" higuchi: i will. -elsewhere- Izuku: "Looks cute." ^\\\^ tsuyu: thanks. ^^ Izuku: "...Y-Your family seems to be having fun!" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "...I had a problem finding a kimono in my size." miwa: ^^; Takehisa: "At least it covers you--and we are all grateful for that. -_- Hibana: "Still surprised they let gorillas into the festival--" Akitaru: -_-### Karim: *rolls his eyes* pearl: ^^; Konro: *sets down the tray of drinks* "Here you are." shinra: thanks for inviting us. ^^ fang-hua: glad to be back, sir. Benimaru: "Good to have you back, Fang-Hua." Tsukiyo: "And me~?" Benimaru: "..." Tsukiyo: D:< kirei: ^^; glad to see you're back as well, miss usada. Tsukiyo: *bows* "Thank you." TWT -elsewhere- Sakuya: *sneezes* naho: are you cold? Sakuya: "A little..." naho: *huuug* Sakuya: "..." *pat pat* ^^ -elsewhere- Black Star: *nom nom nom nom nom--* tsubaki: ^^; mahiru: hey guys! Kuro: *carrying snacks...that he is eating* "Hmmm thmmm." ("Hey, there.") tsubaki: enjoying the festival? Kuro: "Yes--but the walking is tiresome." -_- mahiru: -_-; what _isnt_ tiresome for you... Kuro: "Sleep..." tsubaki + mahiru: *sweatdrop* Black Star: *grabs a bit of Kuro's cotton candy--* *GRAB* Kuro: *death glare* "Bad move..." Black Star: "..." *death glare returned* tsubaki + mahiru: *sweatdrop x2* -elsewhere- Bakugo: "--and the damn thing won't change no matter how many times I wash it!" *his hair is still styled* itsuka: ._.; Bakugo: "I might as well just shave it--BUT I CAN'T FIND A BLADE TO CUT THROUGH IT." -elsewhere- Victor: "...This is fun, right?" nozomi:...i-i guess... Victor: "...You like rides?" nozomi:...y-yeah... Victor: "How 'bout that one?" *it's a caterpillar kiddie ride* nozomi:..... tamaki: i'll even ride with you. nozomi:...o-ok... Victor: ^w^ "Three tickets, please--" -elsewhere- Shima: ^\\\w\\\^ "So many cuties..." izumo: *side punch* shameless! Shima: "Ow! Oh, what, you think I'm the only person who appreciates fine human form with stylish outfits?" izumo: shush. konekomaru: come on guys, lets try to get along. ^^; Shima: >3> Bon: *eyeroll* "Come on, Konekomaru--let's go for the games, leave the lovebirds alone." izumo: w-what?! D8< Shima: "It's not like that!" ):< konekomaru: take care you two. ^^; Bon: *waves* Shima: >3< izumo: *grumble* just great... Shima: "...Want a soda?" izumo:...fine. -elsewhere- Kyoka: *holding binoculars* kenji: *nom nom nom* Kyoka: *sighs* "Nothing..." *picks off one of Kenji's tako* kenji: did you want one too? Kyoka: *nods* kenji: here! *hands her some* ^^ Kyoka: "...Thank you." *nom* nankichii: um...h-hi... gon: *fox chitter* Kyoka: *waves* "Hello, Kenji's friend." kenji: hey kankichii! are you here with the others from your place? nankichii: y-yeah.... ???: nanki, these your friends? Kyoka: *stares* man: hi, im Eiji Yoshikawa. i work at salamander publishing too. nice to meet ya. ^^ Kyoka: "Hello. Are you an editor?" eiji: *he nods* i also write a few samurai stories in my spare time. ^^ Kyoka: "...Do you need someone to model for painted covers of your books?" -elsewhere- Katai: *holding his futon...which is also dressed in a kimono* aya:....i have no words for this. Katai: "I-I just wanted to match..." Q~Q higuchi:... D8 YOU! Katai: Q______Q "Oh shit..." *hides behind Aya* aya: oh, its your ex and her girlfriend. Katai: Q_____Q "Sh-She's not my ex--she wasn't into me..." -elsewhere- Yumi: "How are you feeling?" lord death: content~ ^u^ Yumi: "Good." *smiles* "Because you still have to read your opening remarks..." lord death: right. Benimaru: "Death? This way..." *hands him the microphone* lord death: alrighty then! -elsewhere- Aizawa: "...Having fun?" yuuji:...i guess so. Aizawa: "Hmm." *nods* *points to a building* "Go for a tour in the game house?" yuuji: um, sure. Aizawa: "I wonder if it's a haunted house, or..." -elsewhere- Burns: "...This seems like a waste of time--" foien: well, the others seem to be enjoying themselves. Onyango: "Indeed..." *sampling the ramen* ruby: yeah, let loose once in a while! >3< Burns: "...What would you suggest?" ruby: face painting! >u< Burns: "...Wha?" x_o; ruby: *pushing him along* Burns: "...This will not end well..." Onyango: *small smile* -elsewhere- Shamrock: "..." himawari: are you alright? Shamrock: "Just...reflecting." *stares at the water* himawari:....*small chuckle* Shamrock: "..." Xw^ "Just thinking about...the next steps." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *holds up Sonia* "Can you see now?" sonia: yeah. Chuuya: *smiles* -elsewhere- Stein: "..." *lights up* nygus: figured i'd find you here. Stein: "You found me. What's up?" nygus: havent gone on your mission yet, huh? Stein: "No...Delay after delay after invasion after delay." nygus: ah. Stein: "I'll be leaving after the New Year--unless more delays." -elsewhere- Gopher: =w= kirika:.....*awkward lean* Gopher: o\\\\\o "...Is this reality?" kirika: *pinches his cheek* easy there, goph, dont have a heart attack on me. 7///7; Gopher: "Ouchie!" ^\\\\^ "O-Okay...Is-Is this comfortable?" kirika:...i guess. sorry, affection aint one of my strong suits. 737; Gopher: "It's fine...No one's perfect...Not even someone perfect." *smiles* kirika: =///,///=; Gopher: "If that...you know, makes sense..." *looks into her eye, smiles* kirika:...t-thanks. =///=; -elsewhere- Vulcan: *holding dozens of animal plushies* lisa:....*small smile* Vulcan: ^^; "Guess I got overly enthusiastic..." *spots some children* "Maybe they'd like the ones you don't want?" lisa:.....i-i guess.....um....h-hey...? Child #1: "??? Yes, ma'am?" kurome: ?? lisa: here, you can have these. Vulcan: ^^ Child #1: o___o "Wow..." kurome: thanks lady! papa, look! "Kurome's Father": "That's adorable." ^^ Vulcan: "..." *whispers to Lisa* "Jeez, that guy's voice is deep..." yu: ^^; "Kurome's Father": "Did you thank the nice lady?" kurome: *nod nod* "Kurome's Father": "That's good. Let's keep looking around..." -elsewhere- Mikuni: *has set up a booth for the shop* "Can I interest you in one of our curios?" lana:...?? edgar? Poe: *death glare* "No jury in the world would convict me..." Mikuni: *looks around--spots Lana* "And what can I do for this happy coup--" *sees Poe* OWO;;;; lana:.... ^^; should i give you two some space? ^^;; Mikuni: D: "Don't leave me alone with him!" Poe: "Yes, please give us some space~ I'll need no witnesses." *slasher grin* Mikuni: O_________O "JEJE! SAVE ME!" Jeje: "No." Mikuni: "YOU TRAITOR!" Poe: *leans forward, still smiling* "...How much for the volume of love poems~?" Mikuni: "FREE! JUST TAKE IT!" *throws the book at Poe* Poe: *one-hand catch* ^^ "Thank you." *offers it to Lana* lana: ^^; aww. *smooch on the cheek* Poe: ^\\\\^ Mikuni: *crouching in the corner* Jeje: *draws -_- on his brown paper bag* -elsewhere- Meme: *rings a bell* mio: *making her wish* ao: *in her miko garb* thank you for your patronage. Meme: *nods, smiles* "Tsugumi, you're next!" tsugumi: *making her wish* Anya: "..." ao: what will you wish for? Anya: "...Just keep it simple, I guess." -elsewhere- Steinbeck: *sips his tea* oscar: how's it going in here, johnny boy? Steinbeck: "Quiet..." oscar: ah....missing your family? Steinbeck: "A bit...I wrote again." oscar: i see. something on your mind, hun? Steinbeck: "...I don't know. Just feeling listless, like I'm waiting..." oscar: still shook up about the twain incident? Steinbeck: *spits up his tea* *cough hack cough* oscar: ohoho, its alright. i wont judge~<3 Steinbeck: "J-Just, no, okay? I don't even..." oscar: johnny boy, its alright. if things did happen, how would you feel about it? Steinbeck: "I-I don't even know that I said it could happen..." oscar: hmm... twain: *peeek* you still mad? Steinbeck: *throws tea cup at him* twain: *dodge* no hard feelings, buddy! *runs* Steinbeck: >~< oscar: *pap pap* -elsewhere- Kid: *smiles* stocking: to the new year. Kid: "To the next year." *clinks glasses* -elsewhere- atsushi:.... Odasaku: (How you hanging in there?) atsushi: alright, for what it's worth. Odasaku: (...Worried about something?) atsushi: *lays on his back* just everything that's been going on, i guess.... Odasaku: (Such as Kunikida?) atsushi:.....yeah... Odasaku: (...Have they let you visit?) atsushi: *shakes his head* Odasaku: (...Have they scheduled a trial?) atsushi: it's still under investigation. Odasaku: (...And Dazai looks depressed by it all...) atsushi:....should i talk to him? Odasaku: (Please?) atsushi:...ok....*knock* dazai? Dazai: "Hmm?" *opens the door* "Oh, hey! You're back?" atsushi: you ok? Dazai: "Eh, alright. You?" atsushi:.....*awkward hug* thought you needed that. Dazai: "..." *pat pat* "Yeah. Thanks..." atsushi: here's hoping next year gets better.... Dazai: "...No kidding...For us all." -beginning of Y6-

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 110

kazumi: *playing around with her phone*

Yuuri: "..."

yuuri's phone: *text recieved*

Yuuri: *reads*

hyades: [i got you that kazumi girl's number]

Yuuri: *looks* [received]

hyades: [jeez, so robotic. =3= ]

Yuuri: "..." [proceeding]

kazumi: *listening to ringtones*

Yuuri: "..." *steps forward*

kazumi: oh, this one's nice.

Yuuri: "Hello."

kazumi: eep!

Yuuri: "What are you doing?" *looking over her shoulder*

kazumi: um... ._.;; k-KAO-

*CLICK*

Yuuri: *covers Kazumi's mouth, holding a gun to her neck*

kazumi: !!!! QxQ;;;;

Yuuri: "Be quiet, and you may learn something--perhaps something you forgot."

kazumi: ???

Yuuri: *pulls her gun away* "Now listen...Meet me at the Asunaro Dome at midnight. I know about your lost memories."

kazumi: !!!

Yuuri: "Midnight." *lets go, leaps back*

kazumi:....

kaoru: kazumi? did you just yell?

Umika: "What's wrong?"

kazumi: *shaking* asu...naro...dome....midnight.....

Umika: *hug* "It's okay...What happened?"

-kazumi explains what happened-

Umika: "...You're not going alone."

kaoru: you said this was a girl with blonde twintails, right? just like the description of the culprit...

Umika: "Did we find new information on her?"

kaoru: no, but this might be a good a lead as any. i'll call up saki.

Umika: *nods*

-elsewhere-

hyakuya: zzzz....

Kimizuki: "..."

{hyakuya: guys?}

{-the orphanage children are running far off-}

{hyakuya: wait! come back! *tries to run after them, but they're getting farther away* please!}

{Yuichiro: *blood leaking out of his mouth as he giggles*}

{hyakuya: *screams and runs*}

{Yuichiro: *still chuckling, as he dashes over the ground at her...*}

{hyakuya: NO!!}

hyakuya: *shaking*

Kimizuki: "?!!"

hyakuya: n-no...*shaking*

Kimizuki: *takes her hand*

hyakuya: .....*she seems to calm down*

Kimizuki: "..." *sighs*

hyakuya: nn...nn.....

Kimizuki: "..." ("What on earth was she thinking...")

hyakuya: *her eyes slowly open*

Kimizuki: *staring at her* "..."

hyakuya: nn...wha..?

Kimizuki: "Don't get up...You're still recovering."

hyakuya: mi....!!! mika!! *she tries to run out of bed* MIKA!!

Kimizuki: "I said don't get up! He-He isn't here!"

hyakuya: let go of me! i have to find him! MIKA HANG ON!!

Kimizuki: "He's not here! You almost died! Just listen for once and--"

hyakuya: I CANT LOSE HIM AGAIN! HE'S MY FAMILY!

Kimizuki: "HE'S A VAMPIRE!"

hyakuya: I HAVE TO SAVE HIM! i..i have to.....*she falls to her knees, sobbing*

Kimizuki: "..." *gets down on his knees--and hugs her*

hyakuya: *she sobs into his chest, shaking*

Kimizuki: "..." *lets her sob*

shinoa: what happened? we heard shouti- akane!

mitsuba: she's awake!

Yoichi: "Akane!"

hyakuya: *still crying*

Yoichi: "..." *downcast*

shinoa:..perhaps we should wait for her to let it all out of her system first...

mitsuba: yeah, good call...

Yoichi: *sighs*

-elsewhere-

Shinra: *looking from outside the apartment building* "Huh. These your apartments?"

naomi: yep.

Shinra: "Huh. Quaint. Which place is his?"

naomi: well, right now he's still staying in his girlfriend’s place. *walking over*

Shinra: "Ah...Is this going to be awkward? I mean, given what is going on with them?"

naomi: im...im....sure it'll be fine? ^^;; *knocks*

Shinra: "...What?"

Lucy: "I'll see..." *hard glare at Naomi* "No PowerPoint!" *turns back, walks to the couch...* "...Atsushi?"

atsushi: hnn? *sits up, wrapped in a blanket*

Lucy: "Up for some guests?"

atsushi: guests?

naomi: hello~

atsushi:.....*hides under the blanket* im not here.

naomi: oh im not here for _that_! i brought company for you!

Shinra: "Hey, Atsushi!"

atsushi: shinra? what brings you here?

Shinra: "Wanted to see how you were doing. Feel okay?"

atsushi: a-a little bit.

Shinra: "That's good...Been catching up on sleep?" ^^;

atsushi: s-sorta.

naomi: didnt you have something to talk to him about, shinra? *cough cough*

Shinra: "So...Um..." ^^;;

atsushi: yeah....

naomi: sooo how's everything with you, lucy? ^^;;;;

Lucy: "...Just keeping busy..."

naomi: doing ok?

atsushi: well.....

-he explains what happened-

Shinra: "Oh, man..."

naomi: well, at least things are somewhat better for you now...right? ^^;

Lucy: "..."

Shinra: *clears his throat* "I...think I get it."

atsushi: ??

Shinra: "I mean...Before Iris, Relan, and I started...you know..."

atsushi: oh?

Shinra: "Our poly relationship..."

atsushi: polly?

Shinra: "Polyamorous. You know, multiple, like 'poly.' Multiple partners."

atsushi: um...

naomi: as in all parties involved are ok with it.

atsushi: really?

Shinra: *nods* "I mean, it took a lot of talking things out..."

atsushi: hmm...

Lucy: "..."

Shinra: ^^;

-elsewhere-

nagisa: *cooking*

Blair: *sniff sniff* "Smells good!"

nagisa: thanks! miss mami taught me how to make this.

Blair: "I can't wait to try it..." *sets out dishes*

nagisa: ^^.....i really owe a lot to her.

Blair: *smiles, nods* "She has looked out for you."

nagisa: honestly, she's the reason im even here at all...

Blair: *nods* "Yes..."

nagisa:.....hard to believe it's been so many years since that day...

Blair: *pat pat*

nagisa:...*wipes her eyes* nevermind that, just got to keep pushing forward, right?

Blair: "..." *meek nod*

-elsewhere-

chess: what the hell even WAS that?!

Skuld: "It was an unexpected bit of interference."

lacus: still, that was kinda cool. right rene?

chess: KINDA COOL?! THAT THING WAS TERRIFYING! FERID, YOU GOT SOME 'SPLAININ' TO DO!

Rene: -_-;

Ferid: *forcing a smile* "I assure you, everything is fine..."

lacus: we should go back for her!

chess: ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR DING-DONGING MIND?!

lacus: think about it! we could use her as a weapon!

Rene: "And what is your plan for doing so?"

lacus: so, if we like, get a big cage-

Mika: *slams into Lacus*

lacus: !!!!

Mika: "Shut...your mouth right now..."

lacus: jeez mika, i didnt know your girlfriend was such a sensitive topi-

*STAB*

lacus: *SCREECH*

chess: ?!?!

Rene: "?!! Mika, stop!"

Mika: "Keep talking...I would like nothing more than to cut out your tongue."

lacus: owchie! too stabby! please help!

Skuld: "Let go!" *trying to pull Mika back*

Ferid: "Mika...Take the sword out of Lacus."

Mika: "..." *pulls it out--with a violent slice*

lacus: YAHAHAHAOWCH! >~Q jeeeeez that smarts........*licks the blood off his hand*

Rene: "What have we learned? Don't antagonize Mika."

lacus: TT~TT miss horn, can you kiss it and make it better? QuQ

Ferid: *pleased smile*

Skuld: "Do you want me to unleash Mika, again?"

lacus:......mean.

chess: oh you'll live, you big baby.

Ferid: "Mika, I think you should--"

Mika: *has already stormed off*

crowley: *steps out of the shower* *whew* that was relaxing.......what'd i miss?

-elsewhere-

tsubaki: the shrine shouldnt be too far now...

-THUNDER BOOM-

Black Star: "?! Jeez, that one was close."

tsubaki: good thing our belly buttons are covered.

Black Star: "... ...Huh?"

tsubaki: ^^; old saying. in any case, we should keep moving.

Black Star: "...Weird." *follows* "What you think the shrine looks like?"

tsubaki: well, from what the elder told us, it'll be the only building near the top of the peak.

Black Star: "Well, I hope it's _above_ the clouds--I'm getting sick of this stupid rain!"

-LIGHTNING STRIKE-

Black Star: "!!!" *knocked forward*

tsubaki: black*star! are you alright?

Black Star: *face down in the mud* *muffled grunt, thumbs up*

tsubaki: *offers her hand* here.

Black Star: *takes it, getting up* "Ugh...Hey, is it true lightning doesn't strike in the same spot?"

-elsewhere-

Gin: "And what have we learned about poisonous vegetation?"

Q: ask mama first. =~=

Gin: "Very good. Let me see again..." *opens the bottle of lotion*

kuniko: where to now?

Akutagawa: "It will get dark in a bit...We had best secure the food in the trees again."

higuchi: then tomorrow, we head back to the car and continue along.

Gin: "And I think stop by a doctor to get Q checked out."

-elsewhere-

Lucy: "..."

atsushi: lucy?

Lucy: "...Yes?"

atsushi: yo-you ok?

Lucy: "..." *slight shrug* "I'm not sure..."

atsushi:....if i did anything wrong-

Lucy: "N-No...I'm just thinking through things."

atsushi: r-right....

Lucy: "...What Shinra said is a lot to take in."

atsushi:....listen, if you need me to give you a little space-

Lucy: "..." *shakes*

atsushi:..... *holds her hand*

Lucy: *crying*

atsushi:...*hug*

Lucy: *breaking down* "I-I don't want t-to be alone..."

atsushi: *holds her close* im not gonna leave you. im here.

Lucy: *puts her head down, just crying*

atsushi: *rubs her back, kissing her forehead*

Lucy: *hic*

atsushi: i'll get better for you. i promise.

Lucy: "O-Okay...Get better for yourself."

atsushi: *nods* i love you.

Lucy: *hug* "I love you..."

-elsewhere-

Black Star: *drenched* -_-

tsubaki: we finally made it... *phew*

Black Star: *looks up* "This is the shrine?"

-the shrine is awfully quiet and dark, like no one has visited in years, yet there seems to be vague signs of life.-

Black Star: "??? I can't feel anything in there--but I can see footprints..." *looks in the mud*

tsubaki: ....hello?

-her voice echoes-

Black Star: <Hey, anyone in here?!>

*water from the shrine's roof vibrates--and splashes onto him*

Black Star: -___-#

tsubaki: *looks up* seems someone's at least working on patching up some of the holes in the roof...looks fairly recent too....*sniffs* do you smell that?

Black Star: *sniffs* "...Smells kind of burning."

tsubaki: *steps further into the shrine* !!!

*looks to be a pot boiling*

Black Star: "Food?" *sniffs* "Not a bad smell..."

tsubaki: ok, someone is undoubtedly living here...

Black Star: "But where are they? And they'd need more than just food." *looks along the floor* "Nothing wet on the floor, so they haven't been in or out in a bit."

tsubaki: hmm....

Black Star: *listening for any sounds* "..."

*it sounds like a door is knocked opened*

tsubaki: !!

*the door is kicked opened as someone walks in, seeming to support themselves upright with an umbrella*

tsubaki: *hushed tone* hide!

Black Star: "!!!" *ducks down below a statue in the room*

???: *knocks the umbrella down to shake off some water before depositing it in a container next to the door...* *shakes themselves before tugging on their hood* <...AH!>

Black Star: "?!" ("They saw us?!")

tsubaki: *covers her mouth*

???: "--CHOO!" *sniffles* "..." <Ugh. This rain is stupid!>

*They sound...young?*

tsubaki: ??

Black Star: "..."

-a low roar is heard outside-

???: *pulls back her hood...she does look pretty young, with snot coming down one nostril* -_____- *sniff*

tsubaki: ....

???: *stretches, shaking off more rain off her cloak, as she drags herself over to the pot* <Looks about ready...> *sniffle* *wipes her sleeve under her nose* <Hmm...> *picks up a bowl off the table, right above where Tsubaki is hiding*

tsubaki: 0x0;;;

???: =~= <I hope this one is clean...> *sniff* *picks up a bottle of something that looks really red* <This should help, too...Just add a bit more, then...> *slight chuckle* <Yes, this should solve my problem...>

tsubaki: ._.;;;

???: *she unscrews the top as she walks by the statue where Black Star is hiding--and some of the powder falls out, landing on Black Star's face*

Black Star: >_<

???: <Now to mix it in...> *sprinkles some of the item into the pot...*

Black Star: "..." *his eyes are watering and getting red* Q_____Q "Ah...Ah..."

tsubaki: *puts a finger to her lips* o~o;;;;

Black Star: *clutching his eyes in pain*

???: *chanting as she stirs* <Bring forth the fire...Bring forth the pain...Through suffering, there is healing...>

Black Star: *whimpering, slapping his hand down on the floor*

???: "?!" *looks down* <More rats again?!>

tsubaki: >~<;;;;

Black Star: *knocks into the statue as he slams up, clutching his eyes* "It burns! IT BURNS SO MUCH!"

???: "?!!!" *lunges to catch the dragon statue, just getting it before it hits the floor* <AH!>

tsubaki: *facepalms* U~U;;;

Black Star: "Out of my way!" *jumps for the door--and instead crashes through the open window, landing in a mud puddle*

???: "... ... ..." <What the devil was that about?>

tsubaki: *siiiigh*

???: <?!> *aims the bowl at Tsubaki* <Who are you?! Why did you let a monkey into this shrine?!>

tsubaki: eep! <s-sorry for the intrusion. we dont mean any harm.>

???: *smacks Tsubaki with the soup ladle* <Interloper!> *smacks her again*

tsubaki: *blade arm block*

???: "?!" <Weapon!> *leaps back*

tsubaki: <please, we arent here to harm you, honest!>

*SLICE*

*an icicle flashes by Tsubaki's face*

tsubaki: *wince*

???: *glares* <That is a warning. Be gone. This is holy land, not for Death's demons.>

Black Star: *pops up in the window, covered in mud* <Jeez, you're all formal and sound like an old fart for some brat-->

*a snowball smashes into Black Star's face*

tsubaki: <as i said, we have no intention of harming you. we're sorry that we came in uninvited, but we have a reason to be here.>

Black Star: -_-; *wipes his face* <Thanks for the clean up, kid. But yeah, what Tsubaki said: we just want to know why there's all this rain-->

???: <What business is a little rain of yours?>

tsubaki: <you see, it's flooding the village down below->

???: <Bah...> *dumps a bunch of the red stuff into her soup* <Their own fault. Ungrateful heathens who turn their backs on her...>

tsubaki: ??

???: <...> *points at the statue* <The rain dragon god? Hello?>

tsubaki: <ah...>

Black Star: *craws back into the room through the window* <So the dragon is making all this rain? Why? It need a sacrifice or something?>

???: -_-; <Nothing so crass, you welp.>

Black Star: -_-# ("Isn't she, like, a teen?")

???: <Tell me something. How did you get here? I bet in some mechanical contraption...>

tsubaki: <we hiked here. it took a while, but we did make it.>

???: <And what did you notice on your way? Probably just looking at your destination--and nothing on the sides.>

tsubaki: .....

Black Star: <I think we noticed the flooding your dragon buddy was causing. What you getting at?>

???: *smacks Black Star with the ladle* <To know your surroundings, including what's in front of you, what's to your sides--> *smack smack smack* <all of nature!>

Black Star: "GRR!" *snatches the ladle, smacks the witch*

???: >_< *encases Black Star in ice*

tsubaki: !!!!

Black Star: *his mouth and nose exposed* "F-Fucking freez-z-z-ing!"

???: *sips her soup* <...> *dumps more of the red stuff in* <The dragon is displeased. This shrine, when I found it, was covered in human filth. Literally--trash, refuse, garbage, rotten food, littering everything here.>

tsubaki: <maybe if we help clean it up->

???: <I've been doing that on my own. Just how useful can you as a non-magic being be at cleaning?>

Black Star: <Sh-She's really good at cleaning up other people's messes...>

tsubaki: ^^;

???: <...I can believe that. As for you, I don't see much value to you, so--> *pulls out an icicle--*

tsubaki: <wait! dont hurt him! sure, he has his moments, but he has a good heart.>

???: <I can be the judge of that once I remove it-->

Black Star: >_< *stretches, shattering the ice around him* <Nah, no need for that!>

tsubaki:...<by the way, i dont think we got your name, miss....?>

???: <Nisa Agama.> *shoves a garbage bag into her hand*

-elsewhere-

hyakuya:........

mitsuba: hey, you still up? we got pizza.

hyakuya:....i dont feel hungry....

Yoichi: "...Water?"

hyakuya:......

Yoichi: "Come on...Y-You need to stay healthy..."

hyakuya: just leave me alone...

shinoa: akane, we know you're upset and need to vent, but you cant just isolate yourself.

hyakuya: and why not?

Yoichi: "Because...we're a team, right?"

hyakuya: *bites her lip*

shinoa: and we're like family.

hyakuya: shut up, you're nothing like my family...

Yoichi: "..." *lip quivering*

mitsuba: i know we arent blood related but that doesnt-

hyakuya: you're all still alive....

Yoichi: "...I-I'm sorry."

mitsuba: so? what does that have to do with-

hyakuya: THAT'S HOW YOU'RE NOTHING LIKE MY FAMILY! YOU'RE ALL STILL ALIVE! MY FAMILY DIED BECAUSE I RAN AWAY LIKE A GODDAMN COWARD! IT'S ALL MY FAULT THAT THEY'RE DEAD AND MIKA'S A VAMPIRE!!

Yoichi: *crying* "It-It's not your fault..."

hyakuya: that doesnt stop me from feeling responsible....

Yoichi: "I-I know...So, what can you do right now?"

mitsuba:....this is just my opinion, but feeling responsible for someone's death and actually _being_ responsible are two different things.

Yoichi: *nods*

mitsuba: tell me, was it _your_ reckless actions that got them killed?

hyakuya: no! w-we were going to escape, but....ferid tricked us...

mitsuba: then it's ferid's fault, right?

hyakuya:....yuu.....he told me to run...

mitsuba: then he was willing to take the risk to make sure you survived.

Kimizuki: *enters, holding a grocery bag* "..." *nods*

hyakuya:.....*wipes her eyes*

Kimizuki: "..." *sits down, takes out some items, offers a water bottle*

hyakuya:.....mika....i-i have to find him...i have to save him from them....

Kimizuki: "...You will. After you rest."

shinoa: we'll help you find him. it'll be our team's secret little project~<3

mitsuba: but for now, let's eat, the pizza's gonna get cold...

Kimizuki: "Wait, you all got pizza?"

mitsuba: yeah?

Kimizuki: "Huh...I had brought some nutritious snacks to improve her health..."

shinoa:....*knowing smirk*

Kimizuki: "Here, start with this yogurt with fruit--the probiotics will help your digestion--"

shinoa: awwww, you do care~

Kimizuki: -_-; "She is on the mend--of course I'm concerned."

shinoa: yet is was you by her side when she awoke. it's like something from sleeping beauty. ^^

Kimizuki: "That's just so fascinating--and I'm sure you are super exhausted, so how about you go to sleep, too?"

hyakuya: heh.....*laughs, wiping tears away*

Kimizuki: "..." *weak smile*

hyakuya: thanks guys....

Yoichi: *smiles* *nods*

hyakuya: ^^ s-sorry for lashing out just now....

Yoichi: "It's okay--I get it..."

mitsuba: yeah, survivor's guilt is tough, but we're here for you, ok?

Kimizuki: *nods*

hyakuya:...r-right...

Yoichi: ^^ *passes a plate to Hyakuya*

-elsewhere-

Black Star: *sweeping outside the shrine* -_-; "Hey, do you think she's on the level, or is she tricking us into doing her chores?"

tsubaki: well, she seems to be the only other person living here...if i were in her position, i'd appreciate a helping hand too.

Nisa: <Hey, you missed a spot...> *sniffle*

tsubaki: ^^;

Black Star: -_-; <I don't see you lifting a finger!>

Nisa: <I'm sick. I need to eat to build up my health again...> *sips soup--then burps, letting out a flame*

Black Star: "?!" <Jeez...I don't think she's a witch. She's probably the dragon herself...>

Nisa: "..." *small smirk, keeps eating*

*something shakes underneath a pile of books next to Tsubaki*

tsubaki: ??

*something rushes out--and crawls up Tsubaki's leg*

tsubaki: EEP!

*the creature goes up her back--and stops on her head...*

Salamander: O_O "..."

tsubaki: 0_0;;; ...... ^^; <is this yours?>

Nisa: *nods* <Yes. She just came out because she was trying to stay warm but now needs to be moistened...> *removes a water bottle--and squirts it in Tsubaki's face*

tsubaki:..... ^-^ <i see....>

Nisa: <Just be careful she doesn't extrude her poison off her skin-->

Salamander: *rubbing against Tsubaki's wet hair*

Black Star: -_-#######

tsubaki:.... ^^;;;;;;; <noted.>

-elsewhere-

Akitaru: *washing dishes* "Hey, son, could you pass the dish rag over?"

shinra: sure thing.

Akitaru: "Thanks! How did the trip with Maki's friends go?"

shinra: i think i might have helped, even if it was just a little bit.

Akitaru: *nods* "A lot of these things take time...Heh, I remember bad dates I had when I was getting started."

shinra: *listens*

Akitaru: "This one time, I took a date out to a punk rock concert...Then in the mosh pit, she got an elbow to the nose."

shinra: *cringes* ouch.

Akitaru: "Yeah...We managed to stop the nosebleed, but she never did return my Crue shirt we used to stop it..."

karin: yikes.

Akitaru: ^^; "Yeeeeeah...I figured out after that maybe coffee first is a better first-date location."

karin: i can relate, the first date i ever had was to a monster truck rally. my date was a bit overwhelmed, but i found it pretty awesome.

Akitaru: "Ha! That does sound like fun."

shinra: maybe we could go to one sometime?

Akitaru: "Oh, heck yeah! Next time one pops into town."

-elsewhere-

kazumi: so this is asunaro dome, huh?

Umika: *nods*

nico: no sign of security.....

Umika: "Can't be too careful..." *looks at different exits*

kazumi:......

Umika: "Approach quietly..."

mirai: *peeeeek*

Umika: *watches behind them*

-a figure stands in the center of the stadium-

Umika: "..." *stands in front of Kazumi*

kazumi: *gulp*

Umika: *to the figure* "What do you want?"

Yuuri: "...Do you remember this place?"

kaoru: yeah, it's the asunaro dome.

Yuuri: "Not you." *points at Kazumi*

kazumi: *points to herself* me?

Yuuri: "You."

kazumi: no, i dont remember anything. t-that's why im here, because you said you have info on my memories, right?

mirai: i smell something fishy here...

Yuuri: "I see..." *picks out of her pocket...*

kaoru: *battle stance*

Yuuri: "Catch." *tosses...a marble?*

kazumi: what is this?......it's shiny.....*FLASH* *passes out*

kaoru: KAZUMI!!

mirai: what the heck did you do to her?!

Yuuri: *walks up to Kazumi, holding something else in her hand*

kaoru: get away from her!!

Yuuri: *places the object onto Kazumi's forehead...*

-a black sphere sprouts from her hair antenna, it's mouth opens revealing a tongue with a face on it that licks yuuri-

nico:....what. the. actual. fuck.

Yuuri: "...NO!" *pulls out a pistol, smacking the thing away*

kaoru: alright, what the hell is going on here?! what did you do to kazumi?!

Yuuri: "What _I_ did?!" *aims, fires* "What did you do?!"

kaoru: we just got here!

Yuuri: "Liar!" *aims--fires*

mirai: maybe if you EXPLAIN what we supposedly did, maybe we'd remember!

Yuuri: "...Airi Anri."

kaoru: is that a friend of yours?

Yuuri: "That _is_ me."

kaoru: ?!

"Yuuri": "She...had cured me. But she had formed an illegal contract..."

Umika: "Wait...I vaguely remember...She was a cook?"

kaoru: cook?....!!! the cooking contest!?

"Yuuri": *nods* "Now you remember...What was done to her."

mirai: that girl, yuuri asuka.....she'd become a wraith...

"Yuuri" / Airi: "And those pleaides murdered her..." *aims--fires*

kaoru: *dodge*

Umika: "Stop! It wasn't murd--"

Airi: *fires fires fires*

mirai: eep!

nico: *summons a hexagonal shield*

Satomi: *leaps up, aiming a kick at Airi*

Airi: *dodges, aims at Mirai...*

mirai: appear, my teddies!

Satomi: *aims her wand, fires*

-BOOM-

Airi: *knocked back...and still aims at Saki*

saki: *whips riding crop, summoning lightning*

Airi: "Murderers...When Yuuri was lost, I made a wish--to become her, to avenge her."

saki: she'd become a wraith and was endangering people, so we had to put her down!

Airi: "YOU LIE!" *fires*

mirai: that's what happened to illegal contractors! they become wraiths! if she had officiated her contract, then she'd still be alive!

-meanwhile, a black mass surrounds kazumi's head, growing arms and a chef's hat?-

Airi: "That's not possible! You could've saved her!" *fires*

saki: i know, we could have gotten there sooner, but it was too late for her. we truly are sorry for your loss, but your grief doesnt excuse your own actions!

Airi: "My actions will make this right! Now die!"

-a tongue shoots out of the black mass's mouth and wraps around airi, flinging her into a wall-

Airi: "?!" *knocked out*

kaoru: ?!?!?

-the black mass vanishes-

kazumi: nng....

Umika: "Kazumi!" *runs over*

kaoru: kazumi are you ok?

kazumi: nnh....what happened?

Umika: "...A lot, actually." *checks her head for cuts*

-there's only a small pinprick, but nothing too major-

nico: *looks at the marble and summons a small cube to hold it*

Satomi: "We'll need something to take her with us as well..."

-morning-

Black Star: =_=

tsubaki: <now, about the dragon...>

Nisa: <I think she's going to keep going with this rain for quite some time, unless something changes.>

tsubaki: <isnt there anything we can do?>

Nisa: <You got a human sacrifice?>

tsubaki: ._.;;;;

Nisa: <Well...The dragon is rather upset that it seems no one wants to even _acknowledge_ her. How would you feel being ignored?>

tsubaki: <i guess i can understand that...>

Nisa: <I don't even see people from the surroundings cities come here--they're too busy staring at phones to determine the weather without any thanks to the dragon here for moderating the weather.>

tsubaki: hmm....

Nisa: <...Maybe you could help change that.>

tsubaki: ??

Nisa: <Convince some of these city dwellers to get out of their concrete surroundings and see more of the world...>

-elsewhere-

sachiko: how does it look?

izumi: wow, it looks amazing, mom!

Blair: "Hmmm! Very good choice!"

sachiko: ^^ it's a bit surreal, being in a dress like this again....

Dr. John: "I can imagine. But it's exciting, too, yes?"

sachiko: *she nods, wiping a tear* yes.

Blair: "D'aw, you're going to be so happy~"

-elsewhere-

Muscle: *lifting weights* "1027...1028..."

kinuta: *peeks in*

Muscle: "1029..." *spots her*

kinuta: ohh, what have we here~?

Muscle: "Huh? Someone working out...Got to keep in shape for whatever the boss has in mind."

kinuta: mind if i watch?

Muscle: "Eh, free country--for now..." *flexes*

-elsewhere-

ochako: so what's the extra credit class gonna be?

Bakugo: -_-# "If it involves being in the same room with the rest of you, something stup--"

Izuku: "Maybe as a smaller class, it'll be intense one-on-one tutoring!"

tsuyu: it's possible.

Todoroki: "..."

Iida: "Then we need to be ready for whatever awaits!"

*the door opens, revealing--*

Aizawa: "Okay, settle down and pay attention."

momo: ...

Aizawa: "As you know, you have summer training soon ahead of license exams and your next semester. That also means new training opportunities."

jirou: hmm...

Iida: "We are honored to learn!"

Aizawa: -_-; "Settle down--you're going to have some untraditional learning today."

jirou: like what?

midnight: it's a secret~<3

Bakugo: "??? The heck..."

Cementoss: *nods* "Greetings. We will be assisting Eraserhead on your lesson. Go suit up."

-and so-

*there are cardboard cut-outs of police around a jewelry store*

momo: *making a telescope*

Bakugo: -_-#### "This...is just some bullshit. IT'S NOT EVEN A REAL HOSTAGE SITUATION!"

Izuku: ^^; "Just think of it as play-acting!"

Bakugo: "I DON'T WANT TO PLAY PRETEND! WHAT ARE YOU, FIVE?!"

Iida: "Do you spot the hostage taker?"

momo: yes, he's standing by the door.

Todoroki: "Who did they cast as the villain?"

momo: ..... -_-; remember the USJ training with all might?

Todoroki: "... ... ...Oh not again."

Izuku: "!!! Really?! Is it the same uniform? Did he alter it? Is it a variant?!"

Bakugo: *looking at the roof* "I wonder if I could jump off..."

ochako: ^^;

Bakugo: *groans* "Let's get this over with..." *starts charging up his gauntlets*

tsuyu: so what's the plan?

Bakugo: "Simple--I'm going to blow up the doors, punch the villain in the head, and knock him through the wall."

Todoroki: "..." *facepalm*

jirou: how about you, todo?

Todoroki: "I think there are better options, such as first getting the criminal talking...You think you can keep him talking?"

-and so-

jirou: *listening in*

???: *click* "I said I didn't want to talk to any supers."

momo: if you'd please give us a moment to speak, perhaps we can solve this without anyone getting hurt.

???: "HA! Typical heroes--so selfless...So stupid. Listen. I already told the pigs what I want--I need a helicopter out of here, or you're going to have a mess to clean up."

momo: but what about your family? your friends? what would they think of this?

ochako: credit where credit is due; he's a darn good actor.

???: "HA HA HA! I have everything I care about right here--COLD DIAMONDS! ROCKS! PRICELESS GEMS!"

Izuku: >w< "So good!"

Bakugo: -_-; "Ochaco, give me a lift."

ochako: um, ok?

Bakugo: *floats up...smirks...and explodes forward*

ochako: D8>

momo: 0_0;;;

Izuku: D8>

Iida: "BAKUGO, NO!"

Bakugo: "NITROUS...REVERSE DEFENESTRATION!" *slams through the glass doors...*

jirou: MOTHER FU-

*GLASS SHATTERS*

Cementoss: ._. *ducks*

midnight: KYA!!

tsuyu:....

Todoroki: "...You tried."

*from inside, someone is screaming*

Bakugo: "HOLY CRAP!"

-the others run in-

jirou: what the hell?!

Iida: "That was insanely irresponsible! You do not just rush in when hostages are under threat--"

Bakugo: "What threat? He's dead."

ochako: EHHHHH??!

momo: *looks* !!!

*The villain, AKA All Might, is collapsed on the ground*

Izuku: Q_______Q

tsuyu: *checks the body*

Todoroki: "You let glass cut into his heart?"

Bakugo: -_-# "No, stupid! Look at the knife wound!"

All Might: "..." XwX *slight giggle as Tsuyu's hair hits his nose*

tsuyu: he's alive.

Iida: "??? I mean, for the purposes of this exercises, yes, he's 'alive.' But the knife wound looks like it's intended for us to pretend he's dead?"

Bakugo: -_-# "I told you I hated roleplaying."

momo: *releasing the 'hostages'*

Cementoss: *shaken* "O-Oh my...Is he really dead?"

Present Mic: "HE'S TOTES DEAD, MAN! WHAT THE H?!"

midnight: .....

Izuku: *mumbling to himself* "Calm the hostages, calm the hostages...Excuse me, ma'am? Let me untie the restraints..."

midnight: o-oh, thank you, sir.

Iida: *walks back from the back room* "There's no other exit--the front door was the only one."

momo: we should check the cameras.

Iida: *nods*

momo: *goes to check*

Izuku: "In the mean time, let's interview the hostages...You, sir, who are you?"

Cementoss: "I am an employee--when that--that scoundrel took us hostage!"

Bakugo: -_-# "And you, pencil 'stache?"

Present Mic: "CHECK IT! I WAS BUYING A RING FOR MY FLY HONEY--"

Bakugo: "OH, GOD, STOP YELLING!"

Present Mic: "I'M NOT YELLING--THIS IS MY NORMAL VOICE AND I AM REALLY SCARED BECAUSE I SAW SOMEONE DIE--"

*they keep yelling at each other*

Izuku: ._.

midnight: im just a customer.

ochako: so what happened?

Cementoss: "The villain came in, barricaded the door, and demanded all the money in the register, followed by as many jewels as he could, and I quote, 'Stuff in my drawers before high-tailing it to Cancun.'"

ochako: i see. and then?

Present Mic: "HE TIED US UP AND SAID IF WE MOVED HE'D STAB US IN THE HEAD!"

midnight: ...

Bakugo: "SO WHICH OF YOU KILLED HIM?!"

midnight: EH?!

Present Mic: "WHACK!"

Cementoss: "B-But no!"

tsuyu: why would someone do that if they're locked in the same room as the body?

Bakugo: " 'CAUSE THEY'RE A FREAK!"

Cementoss: T~T "I want to go home..."

Izuku: "Hmm...Something doesn't make sense. Jirou, are the phone lines working?"

jirou: *shakes head*

Izuku: "Then whoever called the cops couldn't have done so inside--and if Midnight was the last to enter...Ma'am, may we see your most recent calls on your phone?"

midnight: oh yes, here.

Izuku: *scrolls through* "Yes...There it is! She called the police."

midnight:.....

Izuku: "...You knew the villain, didn't you?"

midnight: *bites her lip*

Izuku: "Who was he?"

Midnight: *covers her face, sobbing* "It's true--it's all true..."

jirou: that doesnt answer the question as to who he was to you.

Izuku: "I think she is telling us--this was someone she was in love with."

ochako: *sniff* how sad!

Bakugo: -_-# "This is some soap opera shit."

Aizawa: *walks in over the broken glass* "Okay, that's enough."

momo: !!

Midnight: *all smiles, wipes her eyes* "Yeah! How was that for acting?!"

jirou: *spots eyedrops in midnight's hand*

Aizawa: "I'll take those back now." *takes the eyedrops*

ochako: um....guys?

Todoroki: "Hmm?"

-the body is gone-

Aizawa: "Aaaaaaaaaaand you all fail."

jirou: WHERE DID HE GO?!

Izuku: "I-I thought he was dead!"

Aizawa: "Didn't you check the body?" *looks at Tsuyu*

tsuyu:......oops.

jirou: *giving chase* GET BACK HERE YOU RASCAAAAAAL!!!

Bakugo: >_<### "THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS ONE OF THESE DUMB LOVE STORIES--ALL THOSE SOAP OPERAS LIED TO ME!!!"

Todoroki: "..."

momo: *SMACK* hush you.

Bakugo: "..." *aims gauntlet--* "Motherf--"

Midnight: -_-; *knocks him out*

All Might: *running down the street with a bag of fake gems* "HA HA HA! MY APOLOGIES, CHILDREN--BUT THAT'S CALLED ACTING!"

-elsewhere-

Nisa: *walking* "..."

tsubaki: <it's not far now.>

Nisa: <Hmm. Would be more useful if I wasn't having to walk on these old shoes over such rough terrain...>

tsubaki: ^^;

Black Star: -_-; <Why not get the great dragon god of rain to carry us?>

Nisa: "!!!" *smack* <Don't disparage her with menial tasks like that!>

tsubaki: ....<you hold her in high respect, i see.>

Nisa: <She is a force of nature herself. Respect like that is hard earned.>

tsubaki: <that is understandable>

Black Star: -_-# <So is a punch in the face-->

-chop-

Black Star: >_<; "Not you, too..."

-elsewhere-

-two hooded figures approach a house; the one airi is being held in-

tsukasa: *playing her flute, causing a tree to sprout and reach the top floor's window*

Airi: *inside, handcuffed to the table* "..." *grunts, tugging* "...Bastards."

-a shadowy hand slides under the window, unlatching it from the inside-

Airi: *hears it* "???" *looks*

tsukuyo: hello, miss anri.

Airi: *narrows her eyes* "What are you doing here?"

tsukuyo: business mostly. how was your mission in recruiting the Pleiades to our cause?

Airi: *gestures to her handcuffs* "How does it look?"

tsukuyo: hmm... that's disappointing.

Airi: "No kidding. Now cut me loose so we can get out of here."

tsukuyo: alright.

???: "Kukuku~"

Airi: "?!!! What the--"

*something black strikes Airi*

Airi: *screams*

tsukuyo:....

Demongo: *cackles as he absorbs Airi*

tsukasa: ....

tsukuyo:...ngh...

tsukasa: sis! are you ok?!

tsukuyo:...*smiles* i-im fine. just a little tired.

Demongo: … *faint smirk*

-elsewhere-

Umika: "Thank you for the meal." *smiles*

mirai: mmm~! so yummy~!! ^w^

Satomi: *nom nom nom nom*

kazumi: so, what did you all wish for?

kaoru: hmm?

Umika: "Oh, when we became like this? Well...I wished to meet an editor. One who would handle my words with care."

mirai: _i_ wished for a museum for my teddy bears, which you all know as angelica bears!

Umika: "Oh, when we became like this? Well...I wished to meet an editor. One who would handle my words with care."

mirai: _i_ wished for a museum for my teddy bears, which you all know as angelica bears!

kaoru: well, a while back i was involved in a soccer match that got some people hurt, so i wished for them to be helped.

nico:....pass.

saki: ...i wished for my sister's lily of the valley flower to bloom forever.

Satomi: "I wanted to help animals, so I wished I could talk to them."

kazumi: ah.

mirai: speaking of animals, dont you have that thing to give kazumi?

Satomi: "Mmm!" *takes out a box* "Here you go!"

kazumi: ?? *opens it* !!!!

???: "Mew."

kazumi: so cute! *hugs*

Cat: *meow* -w-

kazumi: he's really mine?

Satomi: "Yep!"

kazumi: thanks satomi! does he have a name?

Satomi: "Not yet."

kazumi: hmmmm.....i'll call you....'toto'!

Umika: "...Ha, like the dog?"

kazumi: yeah! he's not a doggy, but he's black like him, so why not?

kaoru: ^^; she really enjoyed the movie the other night, huh?

Umika: *smiles*

-elsewhere-

atsushi: *steps outside and takes in the fresh air* ah...

Lucy: *napping on the couch*

aya: ooooi! *she's in the grassy area of the dorm, waving a baseball bat* look what i found!

Tanizaki: "??? Please tell me that's not Dazai's new 'project'..."

aya: no, i found it in the shed! let's play some baseball!

Tanizaki: "Oh--okay!"

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: "At least the doctor gave you a lolli..."

Gin: "...You didn't need to take the entire jar."

Q: >~<

Gin: "We'll be home soon, and you can sleep this off."

-elsewhere-

hyakuya: *yawns*

Kimizuki: *reading* "You should get more sleep."

hyakuya: =~=; what are you, my mom?

Kimizuki: "Someone has to keep an eye on your health if you're going to be so reckless."

hyakuya: *pouts* 7n7 hmph!

Yoichi: ^^; "You two done yet?"

hyakuya: i still got to brush my teeth yet.

Kimizuki: "I think the nurses put a fresh brush in our bathroom."

hyakuya: cool.

Kimizuki: "Can you move there okay?"

hyakuya: of course i can, im not helpless.

Kimizuki: "No, just convalescing."

-elsewhere-

Nisa: *sips tea*

Elder: ._.;

tsubaki: <and that's why the dragon has been doing this, sir.>

Elder: <That is still rather confusing-->

Nisa: <Just stop disrespecting the dragon. It's that simple.>

villager: <how do we convince her that we respect her?>

Nisa: <Tend to the shrine more often. Give offerings.>

-elsewhere-

Takehisa: "All packed?"

maki: yep!

Takehisa: "Well, enjoy yourself. Perhaps you'll have time to take in the sights."

-elsewhere-

stocking: *humming*

Amaimon: "Hello, teacher."

stocking: oh, hello amaimon.

rui: hello. *waves* ^^

Amaimon: "Rui and I were walking around."

stocking: so this is your new friend, eh?

rui: *nods*

Amaimon: "We were about to get lunch. I need money."

-elsewhere-

Damon: *flipping through sheet music* ._. "You can read this?"

soul: yeah. want me to teach you?

becky: sure.

Damon: *nods*

soul: alright then.

-elsewhere-

Kanin: *moving boxes* "Where to for this?"

genny: h-hall closet. .//////.

Kanin: "On it!" ^w^

Axel: "..." *whispers to Zeke* "What's with her?"

amelia: she has a crush on him.

genny: !!!! SHHHHHH!!!!

Axel: "Oh, for real?"

genny: SHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! >//////<

Axel: "Yeah, that's rough, buddy. I mean, Kanin tends to be popular with everyone--"

Duncan: -_____-###

Yafeu: "YOU SHOULD HANG OUT WITH HIM FOR COFFEE OR SOMETHING!"

genny: MAY WE PLEASE FOCUS ON THE TASK AT HAND PLEASE?? >///n///<

hibiki: yeah, come on, guys.

Duncan: "Yes, because I can lift even more boxes than Kanin! Watch!" *tries to pick up 4 tall boxes--which all start to fall* "W-Wow!"

Axel: "..." *steps back*

-elsewhere-

kirako: *knitting something*

Kyoka: "How's it turning out?"

kirako: im sure he'll love it. ^^ *it's a beanie for her baby*

Kyoka: *nods* "It looks cute. When did you learn knitting?"

kirako: just one of those things i picked up in my spare time.

Kyoka: "Ah. Like learning a hobby. I used spare time to memorize maps of different cities."

kirako: ah.

Kyoka: "It was less violent than the other skills I learned...I haven't done much knitting."

kirako: would you like to learn?

Kyoka: *nods* "If you would be willing..."

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *face pressed to the window* WOOOOOW!

Kouyou: "Careful--you don't want to upset the ferris wheel's basket."

sonia: .___.

Chuuya: "Don't scare them--this is a well-constructed machine."

sonia: the sooner im back on the ground, the better.

miyuri: everything looks so small from up here!

Kouyou: "Like ants?"

miyuri: ants?

sonia: the small bugs that were in the garden the other day.

miyuri: ooooh!

Chuuya: "How far away can you see? All the way to the horizon?"

-elsewhere-

Kajii: *looking at something on his laptop, typing furiously*

ayako: dafuq he doin?

katya: *shrugs* he's been like that all morning...

Kajii: *shakes the laptop* <I CAN'T SEE WHEN YOU KEEP MOVING TOO FAST! TAKE IT SLOW FOR ME!>

katya: ._.;

Kajii: <SHOW ME YOUR MOVES!> *starts imitating a Russian dance*

katya:.......

Pushkin: <I think he's cracked.>

katya: *kicks kajii in the face* <GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF YOU DAMN FOOL!>

Kajii: Q_Q <I'm learning a traditional dance here!>

katya: oh.

Kajii: <I want to know more about Leo's culture.>

katya: <and what are we, rotten liver?> =_=#

Pushkin: "..." <Well, the first thing you should know is that before the wedding, the groom hosts his intended's friends to a banquet.>

katya: *nods*

Kajii: <Oh, really? I suppose...I'll need to rent a hall. What do you like, cookies?>

katya: <booze. lots of it.>

Pushkin: <And meat.>

Kajii: <Ooooo...kay?>

-elsewhere-

Asher: *asleep on the grass at the DWMA park*

izumi: asher?

Asher: *groans, wakes up* "...Huh?"

izumi: you ok?

Asher: "...I guess I fell asleep while lying down."

izumi: on the grass?

Asher: "...I was looking at clouds."

izumi: ah....want me to sit with you?

Asher: "..." *nods*

izumi: *smiles and sits next to them*....peaceful, isnt it?

Asher: *nods* "Nice and quiet after all the noisy classroom stuff."

izumi: yeah......

Asher: "I mean, your parents are getting married soon..."

izumi: yeah.....im glad. given my old dad was a genocidal abusive maniac, spirit's a huge upgrade.

Asher: "Yeah, I hear that. At least you'll get decent wedding food."

izumi: yeah.

Asher: "Your mom got the dress yet?"

izumi: *she nods*

Asher: "Cool...You a flower girl or something?"

izumi: *shakes head* i think nurse vanursa's kids are, though.

Asher: "Ah. They good at it?"

-elsewhere-

higuchi: alright, lunch stop!

Akutagawa: "What kind of food?"

-it's a diner-

Gin: "Maybe they still have breakfast."

Q: i want pancakes!

Akutagawa: "Maybe some fried chicken with it."

kuniko: i'll never understand why people put chicken with waffles. just baffles me.

Akutagawa: "Savory and sweet all in one."

kuniko: hmmm.

-elsewhere-

Rino: -_-# "Lazy old fart, can't even bother to pick up her own electronic components..."

yu: just this for today, sir.

Vendor: "You got it! Let's see, 4 circuit breakers--"

Rino: *nudges Yu as she gets to the counter* "Hey, I'm in a rush!"

yu: um i-i was in the middle of-

Rino: "Hurry up! I got to get this back to Haijima before her royal highness has a fit!"

Vendor: "Just a moment, kid--I was taking care of Yu's order first." *walks to the back room*

Rino: "..." *glares at Yu*

yu: .w.;;;;;;; *gulps*

Rino: "..." *grunts, crosses her arms* "Could this shop be any slower?"

-elsewhere-

Petra: "..." *leans into the garage, looking around* "..."

karin: can i help you?

Petra: "!!!" ^^; "O-Oh? Nothing...Just wanted to see if you all were working on anything..."

karin: just some repairs and tune ups right now.

Petra: "Yes, interesting...Can I watch?"

karin: sure, why not? just keep out of trouble, ya hear? ^^

Petra: "I always do." *sits on one of the garbage benches* "I just wanted to see something similar to Grandfather's work."

karin: ah. your grandad's a clock maker, right?

Petra: *nods* "Very well crafted, too."

karin: i'd love to see one of them one day. ^^

Petra: "Hmm...Let me see whether I can add one to this cathedral...It is in need of some more order after all." -^-

-elsewhere-

Benimaru: *staring at the doctor's office* "..."

kirei: *exits* well, the baby will be here by december.

Benimaru: "Did the doctor have any advice?"

kirei: mainly to keep an eye on my breathing and to pay attention if i feel dizzy.

Benimaru: *nods* "No medicine prescribed?"

kirei: not at the moment, no.

Benimaru: "..." *offers his arm* "Home?"

kirei: *nods* yes.

Benimaru: *walks with her* "How go shrine preparations for the festival?"

kirei: they're coming along nicely.

Benimaru: "Do I need to tell the firefighters to avoid practicing around there? Not really up for more repair work."

kirei: they could always practice on the outskirts. ^^;

Benimaru: "True, but that still leaves one problem--"

*something bright flies feet above them from the outskirts of town--and crashes through a building*

kirei: !!!!

*the smoke clears, revealing...*

Tsukiyo: *collapsed, her mallet next to her* @~@ "I went too hot..."

fang-hua: ^-^;;

Benimaru: "...Kohana, I thought I said to keep an eye on her."

-elsewhere-

izumo: *studying*

Shiemi: "Hmm...Number 4 on the practice test is difficult."

konekomaru: want me to help?

Shiemi: "Oh, sure! It's about demon familiars and commands."

konekomaru: i think i can help with that. *smiles*

Shiemi: "Great!" ^^ *looking over a chart of familiars* "I worry I'm missing some categories."

-elsewhere-

Black Star: *looking up at the rain clouds*

tsubaki: well, it's not as bad as it was...

Black Star: "Yeah, but if Nisa and the dragon are this fickle, what're the villagers going to do if the rain gets worse again?"

tsubaki: hmm....

*there's a little girl walking by with an umbrella--it looks like she's holding a small dragon figure...she goes to a pedestal at a nearby shrine and leaves it there*

tsubaki:....*small smile*

Black Star: "...Heh."

tsubaki: i think maybe...things might not be so bad.

Black Star: *nods* "..." *pats her hand*

-elsewhere-

Meme: "And then you add the chocolate syrup..." *turns the spoon through the glass of milk*

fani: huh....

Meme: "You're not lactose intolerant, are you?"

fani: not that i know.

Meme: "Then drink up--cheers!" *holds up a glass*

mio: *sips*

Meme: *sips, gets a milk mustache*

mio: !! *chuckles*

Meme: "???" *looks down* "Oh! Hee hee..."

fani:...*sips*

Meme: "So? How is it?"

fani:...not bad.

Meme: ^^ "See? New things can be awesome!"

fani:...i guess so.

Meme: "And now, Oreos!" *takes out a sleeve of cookies*

-elsewhere-

Karim: "..." *looking at the church up ahead* "Think you can handle the prayers? I...got to take care of something."

pearl: oh, ok.

Priest: *sweeping at the entrance* "!!! Oh! H-Hello. Didn't expect to see anyone..."

pearl: *nods* hello father cyprus.

Karim: *nods*

Cyprus: ^^ "It's good to see a smiling face. Ready to baptize your items?"

pearl: yes father.

Cyprus: *opens the door* "??? Karim? Aren't you going in?"

Karim: "I think I'll visit the cemetery, if you don't mind..."

Cyprus: *nods* "Of course."

pearl:....*enters*

Karim: *walks to the cemetery...looks at the sunflowers* "..." *grunts, sits on the bench* "..."

evergreen: ah, karim, good to see you.

Karim: "Hey, Sister. Hello. How're you?"

evergreen: i'm well, and yourself?

Karim: "...Honestly? Grouchy."

evergreen: oh no, is everything alright?

Karim: "...I don't know...Rekka, the White Hoods...Now hearing this sh...this stuff from the 8th about this Preacher founding our church..."

evergreen: !!!

Karim: "...Sorry. It's all a lot to hear."

-elsewhere-

sonia: ....

Chuuya: "Sonia? You busy?"

sonia: not really.

Chuuya: "Want to bake something?"

sonia:...ok.

Chuuya: "Feeling okay?"

sonia: just thinking...

Chuuya: "Want to talk about it?"

sonia: do you ever get nightmares?

Chuuya: "..." *nods*

sonia:...i get them too sometimes...

Chuuya: "And it's affecting your sleep?"

sonia:....im used to it....

Chuuya: "...But it's not something I want for you. If I can help, I want to."

sonia: thanks papa...

Chuuya: "Want to see someone about this?"

sonia:....*hugs*

Chuuya: *pats and strokes her back* "It's going to be okay."

sonia:...i wish mama could be here with us.....

Chuuya: "...So do I."

miyuri: papa! sonia! *wearing a big coat of chuuya's and a hat* ta-dah!!

Chuuya: "...Sonia, do you recognize this miniature version of me?"

sonia: ...*chuckle*

miyuri: ^w^

Chuuya: "So, 'Mini-Chuuya,' up for baking something?"

miyuri: *giggle* silly papa, miyuri's name is miyuri! and yes!

Chuuya: ^^; "Maybe cookies?"

-elsewhere-

Hibana: "Now press 'A' to jump."

hanako: *doing so*

*The video game character jumps onto the platform*

Hibana: "Yay!"

gabriella: good job, hanako! *claps*

Hibana: ^^ "Now we can practice aiming at opponents--AND CRUSH THEM!"

*the door to the 5th's HQ opens, as two people walk in*

hanako: ??

Rino: "Yo. I got your sh--" *spots Hanako* "...Stuff." *tosses down the duffle bag* "Yo, Yu--drop off the rest."

yu: im amazed at how much you got.

Rino: "Since the Princess loves to waste money, I'm not surprised--"

Hibana: -_-# "You little sh--...stuff." *spots Yu* "??? You're bringing men in here? Wait, aren't you the gopher for Vulcan?"

yu: yes ma'am, my name is Yu.

Hibana: "Hmph. I don't pay the 8th's lackeys to do my work for me--that's why I have Rino."

Rino: -_-# "And you barely pay me for that."

yu: ._.;;

Hibana: "...Fine." *puts a quarter in Yu's hand* "Thank you. You have been blessed by the beautiful and wealthy Hibana~" *wink*

yu:...uhhh...thank you?

Rino: "Consider yourself lucky. She usually makes men who aren't Tokuyama into her folding furniture."

-elsewhere-

Dazai: "I'll be back in a few. Need anything?"

atsushi: im good.

Dazai: "Got ya. You staying in?"

atsushi: yeah. im gonna try stretching a bit.

Dazai: "Heh, like a cat?"

atsushi: *sweatdrop* ha. funny.

Dazai: ^^ "I thought so! Lates!" *goes out the door--and slides down the stair bannister*

atsushi: ^^; (im sure he'll be fine...)

Dazai: *looks both ways before crossing the street...and keeps standing there...until he sees a car coming--and steps in front of it--*

atsushi: !!! DAZAI!!

-he runs after him-

Dazai: "Oh, Atsushi, you're finally up!"

-the car stops-

Driver: *looks out the window* "WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING, YOU LUNATIC!"

atsushi: *runs up to dazai*

Dazai: *waves* "Hi! I'm with the city--just checking how drivers respond to jaywalkers!"

atsushi:....

Driver: "BULLSHIT! You do that to me again, I'll run you over next time..." *drives off*

Dazai: ^^;

atsushi:....maybe i should come with you...

Dazai: "No, no, I would never--" *spins, starts walking* "Well, if you insist."

atsushi:.....

Dazai: "Onward to the grocery!"

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: "Zzz..."

Gin: "We're back."

hirotsu: welcome back.

naoya: sup!

Gin: "Hello. How has everything been?"

naoya: same old same old.

Gin: "I see. We'll be ready for work tomorrow."

-elsewhere-

Kanin: "That was a productive cleaning day! Who's up for a cafe visit?"

lukas: sounds great.

Axel: "Genny, you coming?"

genny: yeah. im hungry.

Asher: "...Fries would be good."

izumi: ^^

Duncan: *holding ice to his head* -3- "I want a parfait..."

-elsewhere-

Bon: *staring at photographs of various priests related to the Blue Night* "..."

lewin: find anything?

Bon: "I'm not sure...It's just a lot to remember how many people were lost that night."

lewin: yeah.

Bon: "You remember the girl we saw, Kyouko?" *points to a pic* "Her grandfather."

lewin: huh, i see the resemblance. she's a real feisty one, that girl. if she didnt hate my guts, she'd make a great ally.

Bon: "Yeah, small miracles...What's our next move? Interview people like her, the next of kin of the victims?"

-elsewhere-

Tanizaki: "Okay, that takes care of utilities while we're out."

kenji: what's next on the to-do list?

Tanizaki: "Well, while we're out of town, there are some assignments to hand out. Any of interest to you?"

kenji: *looks*

*looks to be missing persons, lost animals, taking paperwork to buildings...*

kenji: how about this one?

Tanizaki: "Oh, good one! Want to take someone like Ranpo?"

kenji: sure! *looks at the paper* dont worry doggy, you'll be home soon.

Tanizaki: ^^ "Maybe call the owner, too--I'm sure they will be happy to have you on the case."

-elsewhere-

Yohei: "Okay, test the moped now."

mana: *revving it up*

Yohei: "Okay, sounds good..."

Shotaro: "Oooo...You taking that to I-Island to demonstrate?"

mana: yup!

Yohei: "It's a little project but worth it. Plus, Mana should keep occupied whether with exhibition fighting or the vehicle race."

mana: ^u^

Shotaro: "Woooooooow. Hope you have fun! I'll have to stay here--not many good deeds to perform in a perfect spot like I-Island."

-elsewhere-

chihana: *scratching herself* these robes are so itchy. -~-;

mio-chan: i still dont get why we have to use these chains and sickles and stuff...

Lina: "Just focus on the task at hand."

mio-chan: right, right...

Miyako: "I-I just hope this goes well..."

-DIN-DON-DAN-DON-

voice: will all feathers please report to the main auditorium, the magius will be holding an assembly shortly to promote the new white feathers.

mio-chan: oh right, congrats on the promotion, lina!

Lina: *nods*

-elsewhere-

Vulcan: "...Only a quarter?" *looks at Iris* "Jeez, your sister is cheap."

iris: ^^;

yu: she's kinda scary...

shinra: kinda?!

iris: shinra!

shinra: sorry.

Vulcan: *backs up* "I mean, Haijima's had its tendrils all in the stuff we've been working on--and she's been at the heart of it."

shinra:...hmmm.....

Vulcan: *backs up* "I mean, Haijima's had its tendrils all in the stuff we've been working on--and she's been at the heart of it."

shinra:...hmmm.....

Takehisa: "Haijima does own the majority of patents on Fire Force equipment, even expanding to handle some technology related to fire abilities in Quirks, Dokeshi, and ability users. Plus, there was that incident in France recently."

iris: .....

Vulcan: "Disgusting. It's a freaking monopoly. If I wasn't working here at the 8th, all my

shinra: !!!! a blaze of brilliance!!

tamaki:....what?

shinra: hibana works with haijima, right?

Takehisa: "Yes, we have established that in this dialogue."

shinra: maybe we could convince her to help us get haijima to lay off vulcan a bit?

Vulcan: "??? She'd do that?"

shinra: maybe if we ask really nicely.

tamaki: plus we have iris.

iris: im not sure how i feel about being used as a bargaining chip. ._.;;

Takehisa: "It would not be the first time."

iris: *frowns*

Akitaru: "How about we not tease Sister Iris, Lieutenant?"

Takehisa: "..." *nods* "Sorry."

iris: i accept your apology.

Vulcan: "Maybe I could talk with her. Hell, bring in Viktor--he's with Haijima."

-elsewhere-

nana: why do i have to learn this stuff again?

Viktor: "So you can be an upstanding member of society. Plus, I'm already having to tutor Joker anyway so he can catch up on all the stuff he never learned while stuck with the Shadows."

Joker: "It's not my fault my education was limited--I'm just lucky I can read."

nana: upstanding member of society. _that's_ a laugh.

Viktor: "Well, we could lower the bar to 'tolerable denizen whose mostly follows conventional rules'--"

Joker: "Don't box me in by your societal rules." *shifts in the kiddie grade school desk--before falling backwards*

nana: *snerk*

Joker: "...When is recess?"

Viktor: *smacks Joker with the teacher pointer* "No recess until you finish the multiplication tables."

Joker: "OW!"

-elsewhere-

All Might: *cough cough wheeze* "Ugh..." ("Over-did it on that one...At least I stopped the truck in time...") *falls back into his chair*

-you have (1) new message-

All Might: "Huh..." *coughs, as he pulls up the message*

melissa: [dear uncle might, how've you been? i've been busy with school work mostly. the I-island expo is coming up soon, and i wanted to invite you to come over and surprise dad. im sure he'd be thrilled to see you again. look forward to hearing from you, melissa shield.]

All Might: "Melissa...Dave..." *shiny eyes* "A trip to I-Island to see them--it'd be like a mini-vacation!"

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "I DON'T NEED MORE UNDERWEAR--STOP ASKING!" *SLAMS HIS SUITCASE SHUT*

-phone rings-

Bakugo: *answers* "WHAT?!"

eijiro: hey dude! you hyped for the expo? ^^

Bakugo: "I'M FIRED UP FOR IT! IF I CAN JUST GET THIS PACKING DONE!"

eijiro: yeah! that's what i want to hear! woot!

Bakugo: "YOU BETTER APPRECIATE THIS--WEASELING YOUR WAY INTO AN INVITE! AND DON'T HOG THE WINDOW SEAT!"

-elsewhere-

Iida: "FOR THE HONOR OF THE IIDA FAMILY, I WILL--"

Todoroki: "Just get your bag packed, damn it."

momo: ^^;;

Iida: "FOR THE HONOR OF THE IIDA FAMILY, I WILL--"

Todoroki: "Just get your bag packed, damn it."

momo: ^^;;

ochako: hey guys! we're here!

jirou: yo.

Mina: "Hi-ya! WHO'S READY TO ROCK I-ISLAND?!!!"

hagakure: WOOOOOT!!

Todoroki: "...This will be a long flight."

Iida: "I hope you all brought activities to help pass the time in a safe flight environment!"

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *putting out the trash*

-phone buzzes-

Izuku: "EEP!" *drops the trash into the can* ("I shouldn't have let Iida edit my phone's vibration function...") *looks at his phone*

-message from all-might-

Izuku: OwO; *reads*

-seems he got an invite as all-might's plus 1 for the i-island expo-

Izuku: "... ... ..." *calmly walks upstairs, back into the apartment...calmly shuts the door...calmly walks into the kitchen...*

inko: *washing dishes*

Izuku: "..." *SCREAMS*

inko: O_O GAAH!! *a dish slips out of her hands, and she scrambles to catch it* *phew*

Izuku: "I-ISLAND, MOM! I-FUDGING-ISLAND!"

inko: w-what what?

Izuku: "All Might invited me to go with him to I-Island--the Quirk research megaplex!"

inko: i-i-i-i island?!

Izuku: "I. Island!"

inko: w-what brought this up-

Izuku: "I don't know! All Might just send the invitation to me--Can I go?"

inko: it's a pretty big journey, will you be safe? what about your studies?

Izuku: "All Might says it will count as part of my course work, and he promises we'll be safe--I-Island is one of the most secured research institutions in the world!"

inko: i see...

Izuku: OwO *puppy dog eyes*

inko: well, be sure to keep in contact, alright?

Izuku: "I will call every night!"

-elsewhere-

eugenie: <are we really gonna see a music show today, mama?>

Hermine: <Yes! Are you excited?>

eugenie: ^w^

*suddenly, a giant whale suit person appears in front of the entrance, dancing at customers*

eugenie: <look mama! a whale!>

Guildenstern: *waves, twirls*

Hermine: <Oh--how festive...>

eugenie: <may we get a picture?>

edouard: ._.;;

Benedetto: -^-

Guildenstern: *nod nod* *points behind them--*

Hyde: "Bonjour!"

valentine: ^^;

Hyde: <Ah, Mademoiselle, what a delightful family! So full of life~>

valentine: <why thank you.>

Hyde: <They all yours?>

valentine: <yeah, they're my younger siblings...and my..my mom's here too.>

Hyde: <I see...Well, scoot in closer--Guildenstern is too fat to fit in the frame-->

Guildenstern: *GROWL*

Hermine: "..." (" 'Mom'...")

eugenie: ^^

edouard: >->;;

Hyde: <Say 'cheese'!>

Benedetto: "???" <...Why?>

-click!-

eugenie: ^^

Benedetto: >_<#

-elsewhere-

izuku: *waiting at the bus stop with a suitcase*

*something is heard driving towards him...at a very fast speed...*

izuku: ._.;;

*it's a limo!*

izuku: *JAWDROP*

*the window rolls down and--*

All Might: "GREETINGS, YOUNG MIDORIYA! I HAVE ARRIVED--IN A FREAKING LIMO!"

izuku: this is rather formal! more than im used to anyway. not that that's a bad thing, because it really isnt!

All Might: "YES, I AM AWARE--" *cough cough* "Please...get in..." *he's steaming a bit...*

izuku: r-right! right! *enters*

All Might: *shuts the door, locks the doors, rolls up the window--* *POOF* *back in de-powered mode* *cough* "Th-Thanks..." *gestures to the 'driver'*

I-Island Robot: *BEEP BOOP* *keeps driving*

izuku: th-thank you again for the invite! this is so exciting!

All Might: "Yeah, sure--*cough*--You were my first choice. Sorry for the short notice--everything's been kind of hectic, huh?"

izuku: yeah.

All Might: "Did you remember your super suit?"

izuku: yes sir!

All Might: "Great! We'll be at the airport's private lane soon--I-Island provided the robots to fly us there."

Robot Butler: "WOULD YOU LIKE A REFRESHMENT?"

izuku: yes please.

Robot Butler: *opens its chest, revealing different soda dispensers*

izuku: wow!

-elsewhere-

licht: *walks onto the stage*

Benedetto: -_-; *leans against arm of chair*

eugenie: OwO

licht: *inhales* *begins playing*

eugenie: !!!!!

Benedetto: *falls off his hand* "?!"

valentine: *in awe*

Hermine: *silent*

-licht continues to play the song-

Edouard: *leaning in to listen*

-later-

eugenie:....

Benedetto: O_O

Edouard: <It was really good!>

valentine: <i told you.> ^^

eugenie:....<mama....i...>

Hermine: <Yes?>

eugenie: *shiny eyes* <i want to play piano!>

Hermine: <Oh?>

eugenie: *nods*

Hermine: <Oh...Um, if you really want...>

-elsewhere-

Black Star: *looking out the plane window*

tsubaki: *resting*

Black Star: "...Think we'll have to go back there?"

tsubaki: who knows...

Black Star: "Hmm...Well, hope it works out--hate to drown because I pissed off the wrong dragon."

tsubaki: ^^; it'll be nice to get home...

Black Star: "Yeah. I just hope Belkia hasn't burned it down."

-elsewhere-

Belkia: *fire extinguisher spraying* "The pot roast is done!"

-elsewhere-

sonia: *petting a cat's head*

clarice: ^^ his name is banjo.

Chuuya: *sitting in the back yard*

mrs maynard: lemonade?

Chuuya: "Oh, thank you."

mrs maynard: ^^

miyuri: *coloring*

clarice's bro: 8D

Chuuya: "So it's you, Clarice, and that's her brother?"

mrs maynard: yep. my husband's at work right now, and my mama's upstairs asleep.

Chuuya: *nods* "Big family."

mrs maynard: *nods*

Chuuya: "How long you been in this neighborhood?"

mrs maynard: about two years now.

Chuuya: "It seems really welcoming. The kids love the park."

-elsewhere-

reiko: *getting out tarantula food* lunch time, elvira III.

Tetsutetsu: "How long you've had the pet?"

reiko: a while. i got her shortly after the passing of Elvira the second.

Tetsutetsu: "Kind of figured that part. What does she eat anyway?"

reiko: she usually eats crickets.

Tetsutetsu: "Ah! Eat up those crickets, Elvira III! GET STRONG!"

-elsewhere-

Karim: *quiet* "..."

pearl: father fulham?

Karim: "Hmm?"

pearl: are you alright?

Karim: "...Don't know. Not sure."

pearl: you've been rather quiet for a while...

Karim: "...What if it's all a lie."

pearl: ??

Karim: "What if this church--our church--is just whatever that Preacher is planning?"

pearl: what brought this on?

Karim: "The report to the Church from the 8th, about the Preacher having someone impersonate Raffles I."

pearl: .....

Karim: "...I believed. Even after what Rekka did, I prayed, I really thought this was what they had told me for years...Now..."

pearl:....im not sure what to say to help...

Karim: "...Sorry. I've been doing this a lot--just complaining."

pearl: hmm...maybe we should do something to cheer ourselves up. w-why dont we go get lunch?

Karim: "...Okay."

-elsewhere-

ochako: *looks out the plane window* woooow.

mineta: I NEED TO GET ONTO LAND! I NEED TO GET ON LAND RIGHT NOW BEFORE I HAVE A STROKE!! D8>

jirou: then perish.

Iida: "Very impressive view."

Todoroki: "..."

mina: *sleeping*

Jirou: -_-; "The music on the plane's stations is the worst. I think one of them just runs accordion music."

-elsewhere-

Hyde: *claps* "Great performances, Lichty-baby!"

licht: of course it was.

Hyde: "And the crowd went wild! From the little babies to the old farts with one foot in the grave!"

licht: yes. i know.

Hyde: "Okay, Mr Know-It-All--do you know how many kiddos were in the audience according to ticket sales? A LOT! You're molding the minds of the next generation!"

licht: of course i am. *poses* because im an angel.

Hyde: *claps* "YEEEEAH!" *stone face* "But seriously, one of those little brats will try to usurp you one day: you best be prepared to take them out."

-elsewhere-

hyakuya: *staring at the ceiling*

Kimizuki: *napping in a chair*

hyakuya: .......hey.

Kimizuki: *grunts* "H-Huh..."

hyakuya: the ceiling kind of looks like it has a pattern of a goat in it...

Kimizuki: "...What?" *looks up, stares* "...Looks more like a sheep."

hyakuya: i know the difference between a goat and a sheep, and that's a goat!

Kimizuki: "It's a sheep--where are the goat's horns?"

hyakuya: on it's head area, duh!

Kimizuki: "Show me--point to where you see one horn on this sheep's head!"

hyakuya: it's right there! see? *points*

Kimizuki: *follows her finger, looks...then looks back at her* "No, I don't."

hyakuya: no wonder you need glasses then. 7_7

Kimizuki: -_-; "Ha ha...Must just be a difference in perspective." *leans to look where she's looking from the bed*

hyakuya: you see it now, right?

Kimizuki: "...I'm not sure. It still looks like a fluffy goat."

hyakuya: hmph, sure.

Kimizuki: "..." *he's rather close*

hyakuya:......

Kimizuki: "..." *clears his throat, backs away*

hyakuya: ?? what?

Kimizuki: "N-Nothing...Go to sleep already."

hyakuya: it's still like, noon-ish.

Kimizuki: "You need your rest--go count goats or something."

hyakuya: haha, real funny.

Kimizuki: "I thought so." *sits in the chair again...just staring*

-elsewhere-

Kepuri: *on the roof* "Okay, WASHU, time for the test flight. You ready?!"

WASHU: ^o^

GET: -_-#

Kepuri: *examines WASHU* "Wings are in place. Wind conditions optimal...DEPART!" *presses a button on her remote control*

WASHU: *nyooom*

GET: D8<

Kepuri: "WOW! WASHU is already in flight in .02 seconds!" *talking into her phone* "Update on the project: WASHU is in flight! Score!"

GET: T_T

-meanwhile, on Mana's computer-

Death the Kid: Bryn: "I-Island?!"

mana: yep! super excited ^o^

Bryn: "You better kick butt out there and not get killed in the competition!" *happy roar*

mana: will do!

-shuffling in the other room-

Shotaro: -n- "Darn you, child safety measures--I'm stuck in this suitcase now. I just wanted to finish my good deed cleaning up the suitcase from inside when--"

*BOOM*

Shotaro: O_O;

mono: EEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!

Shotaro: "??? I hear someone running--"

*he hears the door open before slamming shut*

Emine: ("Need to hide...") *opens the first suitcase he finds--*

Shotaro: *adjusts his eyes to the light* "Emine! You've saved me! I--"

Emine: *shoves himself into the suitcase with Shotaro, closes it behind him*

Shotaro: D8< "EMINE!"

Emine: "...Scoot over. I'm hiding before she pesters me with loud yelling of 'How dare you.'"

mono: WHERE DID YOU GO?!

Shotaro: "??? I hear someone running--"

*he hears the door open before slamming shut*

Emine: ("Need to hide...") *opens the first suitcase he finds--*

Shotaro: *adjusts his eyes to the light* "Emine! You've saved me! I--"

Emine: *shoves himself into the suitcase with Shotaro, closes it behind him*

Shotaro: D8< "EMINE!"

Emine: "...Scoot over. I'm hiding before she pesters me with loud yelling of 'How dare you.'"

mono: WHERE DID YOU GO?!

Shotaro: "If I scoot over, will that count as a good deed?"

Emine: "Only if me making this space cramp counts as a bad deed."

Shotaro: "DEAL!" ^w^

Yohei: *walking through* "Keep it down, Mono. I--" *stares* "..." *bursts out laughing*

chie: what happened?!

Yohei: *laughing too much* "It-It's so perfect! HA HA HA!"

Assi: "???" *enters the hall* "What happened, Mono--"

-she is completely wet and purple-

Assi: "...Gee, I've heard of people feeling blue, but--"

Yohei: *cackling* "She must've upset Willy Wonka! BWA HA HA!"

mono: *MURDEROUS GLARE*

Assi: OwO; "I LOVE PURPLE! All things purple are great! Like grapes! Let's all have some grapes!"

Yohei: "...She's already a giant walking grape."

-DOUBLE UPPERCUT-

mono: YOU...YOU BAKAAAAAAS!!!

Yohei + Assi: X_X *KO'ed*

mana:....did she seriously just call them 'bakas'?

Tool: -_-; "Try not to kill Yohei before I-Island--we like keeping him around to fix the toilets."

Bryn: "What happened? I can't see. Was it an effective uppercut?"

Emine: "..." *small 'Ha' inside the suitcase*

-elsewhere-

All Might: *napping in his seat*

izuku: *looking at brochures on I-Island*

*it seems like everything is happening for the Expo: exposition fights; invention demonstrations; new food and cooking demonstrations; concerts; interviews; symposiums...*

izuku: wow. *big smile*

All Might: *sleep bubble pops* "Huh--Dave? What?"

izuku: just looking at these brochures. I-Island sure has a lot to offer, huh?

All Might: "Huh? Oh, yeah, yeah. How 'bout I quiz you on its history, young Midoriya. What have you learned about it?"

izuku: well, it was founded in the early 60s, has a population of- *blah blah blah blah blah*

All Might: .w. "Uh huh...Uh huh..." -w- "Zzz..."

Robot Pilot: "NOW APPROACHING I-ISLAND."

izuku: ALREADY?!

All Might: *falls out of his seat* "AH! Oh...A superhero should always use seat belts." *ALL MIGHT MODE* "HA HA HA! Now, young Midoriya, to make the proper entrance as a superhero, you need to look the part! Take your suit and go change!"

Robot Flight Attendant: "RIGHT THIS WAY, SIR."

izuku: r-right right!

All Might: *takes his phone* "I'll have to let someone know we're arriving! I'm sure she'll be excited to see us."

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: -_-#

eijiro: *snoring and drooling on his shoulder*

Bakugo: "Saving on airplane tickets WAS NOT WORTH IT." *slams his plastic cup down* "MORE ORANGE JUICE, DAMN IT!"

mother: um, could you _not_ swear in front of my baby?

Bakugo: "Um, could you be a responsible parent and COVER THE BABY'S EARS?! The baby won't even retain this--not until they're, like, 3 or something!"

mother: D8<

Flight Attendant: ^^; "Young man, would you like to have an airplane pilot's pin?"

Bakugo: "Why would I want that crap--"

eijiro: yes please. =w=

Flight Attendant: "Here you go! Say, you two were in the UA Sports Festival! You're Eijiro and you're...Kacchan?"

eijiro: yeppers!

Bakugo: "..." *takes the travel pillow behind Eijiro--and screams into it*

eijiro: you excited too, bro?

Bakugo: *shaking with rage* "..." *pulls the pillow away, forces the most demonic smile possible* "YES. I'M SO HAPPY..."

eijiro: that's great, buddy! ^w^

Bakugo: "CAN WE JUST LAND THE PLANE ALREADY?"

Flight Attendant: "Unless you have a gravity quirk--"

Bakugo: *screams into the pillow again*

-elsewhere-

ochako: *SNEEZES*

Todoroki: "??? Coming down with a cold?"

ochako: im sure it's fine. ^^;

Iida: "Best pick up some vitamin C at one of the many advanced pharmacies on I-Island! I heard that they are testing out machines to diagnosis the best ways to treat symptoms of the common cold!" *opens a brochure to show it--*

Mina: O______O "HOLY CRUD, THAT'S A LOT OF NEEDLES!"

-elsewhere-

guruna:.....ahhh.. im SOOOOOOOO BOOOOOOORED~@

Assault: *eyes closed* "Silence. I'm focusing. ..." *nods to Arrow* "Shoot me."

arrow: *taking aim*

Haumea: *standing next to Guruna* -_-; "Just enjoy this, brat--maybe Assault will get a hole in his head."

Assault: *not moving, not opening his eyes...*

arrow: *shoots*

Assault: *doesn't move...but when the flame arrow approaches him, he holds up 2 fingers, splitting the arrow in two so it passes him, blasting into the wall*

guruna: neato torpedo!

Assault: *serious face* "After the embarrassments I have suffered, after being away from my home, I am ready to re-enter the battlefield for the glory of our leader." *picks up a cage with a rat in it* "Isn't that right, Nicky?"

Nicky: O____O *shaking with fear*

Haumea: "... ... ..." *slaps her forehead*

guruna: i wanna do something before i die from not doing anything!

Assault: "??? I was teaching Nicky how to put on clown make-up--"

Haumea: "GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE AND GO BLOW SOMETHING UP!"

guruna: OwO

sasori: inka's complaining that we're out of chips.

Assault: "...Okay." *hands Nicky to Arrow* "He likes cheese and the fruit the scorpion girl keeps hiding."

arrow: ._. um....

Inka: *calling from her room* "WE'RE OUT OF CHIPS!"

Haumea: "THEN GO BUY CHIPS, TOO! JUST DON'T DO SOMETHING STUPID LIKE FAILING TO WEAR A DISGUISE OR SNEAKING LETTERS INTO PEOPLE'S LOCKERS OR FREAKING GOING TO CABARET CLUBS!!!"

Charon: "...You okay?"

Haumea: "I'M FUCKING PISSED!"

guruna: I VOLUNTEER!

Assault: *hands Guruna a hoodie as he takes off his cloak and puts one on*

-elsewhere-

shinra:....commander, we're out of chips!

Relan: *shivers*

Akitaru: "??? Who ate them all? I just bought some yesterday."

Arthur: *hiding in the cupboard, eating cookies*

tamaki: VULCAAAAAN!!! YOU HAVE SOME EXPLAINING TO DO!! *holding up a baby boar*

Boar: *snorting, wiggling*

shinra:...how.

Arthur: *pushes the door open* "Sir Bors the Younger, is that you?"

Vulcan: *walking by* "Too busy setting up the mud pit--and you're holding him wrong." *keeps walking*

tamaki: well he was eating a bag of chips in my bed! bag and all!

Takehisa: "That explains that. Unfortunately, some of us have important paperwork to do." *he's wearing a Dr Seuss hat*

Akitaru: *rubbing his temples* -___-### "Okay...Who wants to go out and get more food?"

shinra: well, it was in tamaki's room, so she should do it.

tamaki: WHAT KIND OF LOGIC IS THAT?!

Akitaru: "Fine, sure, let's go with that!" *runs after Vulcan* "Get back here, you tree-hugger!"

Relan: .___.; "I feel like this went wackier in the opposite direction..."

tamaki: -_- *sigh* can this day get any weirder?

-and so-

Hyde: "--and we're having a sale on laundry detergent, too!"

tamaki: thanks, but i'll just take these chips today.

Hyde: "You like them spicy, huh?"

tamaki: im just getting what was on the list.

-in the bushes-

guruna: how does it look?

Assault: "I have sight on the shopkeep. He is still talking to the customer...What can be so interesting about potato chips to keep talking like that?"

guruna: *peeks* !!!! *heart eyes* TAMAKINS!!

Assault: "??? I do not remember--must be the brain damage. Who is 'Tamakins'? ...Where are we?" *looks around*

tamaki: 0_0;;

Hyde: "??? Oh, no--it's not that 'trench coat flasher in the bushes' again, is it?" *picks up a broom* "Do I have to call the cops again?!"

guruna: *ducks* OwO;;;

Assault: "...Is she your girlfriend? Do we know her?"

tamaki: *pays for the chips and walks away quickly*

guruna: *sigh* i hate to see you leave but i love watching you go.

Assault: "..." *calls out* "Hey, Tamakins! Your girlfriend--"

guruna: no, we gotta focus, we got to get chips. tamakin and her fine body will have to wait for now.

Assault: "..." *pat pat* "I understand. We all have our priorities. Come along--we will procure the chippings of potatoes and depart..." *walks with Guruna into the convenience store*

Hyde: "??? Oh, hey, you're new."

guruna: yes. we are customers who have not yet come to this store but we have always lived in town. yes.

Assault: *deposits the chips* "We are taking these."

guruna: yes, these exactly.

Hyde: "Okay, let me ring them up...And with taxes, that'll be $13.31. Cash or credit?"

Assault: "Yes, we are a credit to humanity."

Hyde: "...Huh? Cash or credit, man?"

guruna: OwO

Hyde: "...Cash? Dinero? Greenbacks? Money? Coin? Bills? Benjamins? Lord Death's bank notes?"

Assault: "..." *pushes a greeting card display, grabs the snacks, runs*

guruna:............would you accept this perfectly smooth pebble in exchange?

Hyde: *already dialing 911* "Hello, police? Yeah, shiny pebble again..."

-one daring escape later-

Assault: *loud sigh* "That was a close one."

guruna: QwQ law enforcement is scary. very scary. what now?

Assault: "Well, we're criminals now. I mean, for stealing, not just murder, torture, and child kidnapping...I suggest we get back to the base immediately."

guruna: but haumea will be mad if we dont have the chips!

Assault: "I did grab them on my way out. ...Oh, no, they're crushed."

guruna: OwO;;;;;

Assault: "...Want to rob another store?"

*a small child walks by, carrying groceries*

guruna: GIVE US YOUR CHIPS!!

Child: "?!!! EEP! A monster!" *picks up a rock, throws it at her*

guruna: KYUU! XwX~@ awawaaaa

Assault: "Give up your wealth, child..." *aims a gigantic fiery bullet* "...or die."

Child: Q____Q *drops the groceries, runs away crying*

guruna: *examines* there's no chips.....what the hell is a 'nutella?'

Assault: "Likely something with nuts?"

guruna: how does-....!!! look!

tamaki: *in front of a vending machine*

Assault: "Seriously? She's still here? It's like an omen...a wicked black feline omen..." *glares* "Let's kill her."

tamaki: *tapping her foot* come on....come oooon...

*a small bag falls....and gets stuck*

tamaki: ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

guruna: OwO

Assault: *forms his fingers like a gun, aims...* "Perish."

tamaki: *bends down and sticks arm into the slot to get the bag*

guruna: wait! this is important!

Assault: "??? She's a bad omen. How could what she's doing be important?"

guruna: in this position, we can get a fantastic view of her butt!

Assault: "..." *tilts head* "...And?"

tamaki: *tries to pull her arm out. but it's stuck* SON OF A FUCKING FUCK!!

guruna: *drooling* huehuehuehuehuehue~@@

Assault: "...I'm still really confused. If you find her attractive, why don't you recruit her into our organization?"

guruna: i tried, but she was a bit tsundere to accept my affections. =3= but she doooes have chips. so if we catch her, we get the chips and i can make tamakins my little pet! it's a win win! *nosebleeding*

Assault: "...Very well. How do we proceed?"

guruna: allow me~ *sneaking up with grabby hands*

tamaki: *trying to pull her arm out*

Assault: *aiming just in case...*

guruna: *about to grab tamaki*

-just then, tamaki somehow pulls THE FREAKING MACHINE UP AND OVER HER WHICH SMACKS GURUNA RIGHT TO THE GROUND-

tamaki: *pulls her arm out* SUCCESS BITCH!

Assault: "?!!!" *aims--*

tamaki:....oops. *takes the bag of chips and runs*

Assault: *fires--and it hits a tree* "..."

*the tree is falling towards the machine...*

-CRASH-

Assault: .____.;;; "..." *walks up to the machine...takes a branch off the tree...pokes Guruna's body*

guruna: *groans, slivers of glass all over her face making her bleed* im fiiiiiiine....ish....

Assault: "...You got...a little something on your face."

-elsewhere-

stocking: alright, any questions?

Amaimon: *raises his hand* "What about earth elemental tamers?"

stocking: ah yes. it's important to be attuned to that kind of energy, but some demons can exert power stronger than even a tamer's, so caution is important.

Amaimon: "I see...So, hypothetically, a demon could take control of someone else's earth elemental and turn it against them."

stocking:...........come see me after class.

Amaimon: "Am I being rewarded?"

-elsewhere-

Kid: "And that's the Van Gogh that Father acquired."

shiori: ahh..

Kid: *smiles* "Father likes to keep a wide range of art. Very colorful, isn't it?"

shiori: gaga!

Kid: "Hee hee...I really like how many curves there are--very lively."

-elsewhere-

Hermine: *looking through a list of jobs online* "..."

valentine: <you alright, mom?>

Hermine: <Hmm? Oh, yes. Just searching through the jobs list again...>

valentine: <is there anything i can do to help?>

Hermine: <No, it's fine.> *smiles* <Just keep an eye on the others while I wrap up this search...>

valentine: <alright...>

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *sleeping on the couch*

Chuuya: "Guess she tuckered herself out."

sonia: yeah. its amazing how easy she tires out after burning off all that energy she builds up. must be nice for her.

Chuuya: "Maybe it's the physical exercise...Sonia, maybe you'd like to play a sport?"

sonia: i've never given much thought to it...

Chuuya: "How about a basketball hoop over the garage?"

sonia: maybe.

Chuuya: *nods* "Well, how about a snack?"

-elsewhere-

Gin: "Did you wash your hands?"

Q: yes mama.

Gin: "Hold them up, please." *imitates holding up her own hands*

Q: *doing so*

Gin: "Very good." *sets his plate in front of him*

Q: ...what is this?

higuchi: stuffed peppers.

Q:...*pokes it with his knife*

Gin: "It's tasty. And it won't bite."

Q:....*sniffs it* is it yucky?

kuniko: it's a little hot, but that doesnt make it bad.

Gin: "Want just a small bite to start?"

Q: hmm....

Akutagawa: "...Just eat it already, or you'll stay small and scrawny."

Q: >XP

Gin: "Ryu, behave."

Akutagawa: "..." *nom*

-elsewhere-

Haumea: "... ... ...Well, this is a shit-fest."

guruna: *face all bandaged* i think i broke some ribs.

friz: look at the bright side, they brought chips! and other snacks too!

Bee: "Nutella FTW!"

Assault: "We were not seen. At least, I don't think so. The cat woman may have noticed. Perhaps."

guruna: *giggling*

Haumea: -_-### "Spirals, you're still not considering roping her into this organization, are you? She doesn't even have the Adora Burst! We need the Kusakabe kid!"

guruna: =3=

irina: how are even half of these fools competent?

Charon: "I credit the leadership of the Preacher."

dahlia: implying the preacher is foolish are you?

Charon: "You misunderstand: the Preacher's leadership allows for success _despite_ the fools here."

irina: hmph. pitiful. physical strength means nothing if one doesnt have the mental strength along with it.

Charon: "I've done the best as I can as Guardian to prepare the mental wherewithal for Pillars like Haumea, Sho, and now Inka. You have a better idea?"

-elsewhere-

Arthur: "??? You couldn't get barbecue chips?"

tamaki: i have them right here. *her left arm is bruised*

Arthur: "??? What happened to your arm?"

tamaki: -_-# vending machine.

Arthur: "??? What happened to your arm?"

tamaki: -_-# vending machine.

lisa: hey tamaki, vulcan was just looking for you.

Arthur: "??? He's still in his workshop?"

lisa: yeah, he wanted to talk to tamaki about something, but i cant say what it is yet.

Arthur: "???" *looks at Tamaki*

tamaki: ok then?

-elsewhere-

???: *staring at a rejection letter...*

???: well?

Letter: "--and while we appreciate advancements in the studies of Quirks, you must be aware of the potential for this technology to be abused. Therefore, we again reiterate our strongest rejection of this plan and will continue to enforce a ban on your research on this project--"

???: *sighs, slides the paper over* "They will not consider our appeal. It's over."

???: a-are they serious?! after all we've done for them?! they cant do this to us!

???: "They said 'no,' Sam: the Board will not listen to us, they won't return our materials...And at this rate, without a new project, we're not going to have a place here much longer."

sam: this is bad, what do we do?

???: "..." *shakes his head* "What can we do? Not like we can just walk in and take the tech back."

sam: hmm....

???: "...When does our 'friend' arrive? I need to make sure they can get in."

-elsewhere-

Concierge: "Greetings! Welcome to the I-Island Apex Resort. How may I help you?"

momo: we're here for our room reservations?

Concierge: "Name, please?"

momo: yaoyorozu?

Concierge: "Ah, here they are! You have one luxury suite and one standard room, yes?"

momo: indeed.

Concierge: "Very good. I just need your credit card and identification, please."

ochako: hey, you can always come visit our room too.

Mina: "I just hope the beds are comfy--need some beauty sleep after the flight."

-elsewhere-

kaminari: we made it!!

Mineta: Q___Q "..." *kisses the ground* "Oh, God, I thought I was going to die!"

kaminari: i'll never take the ground for granted again!

sero: dudes, chill.

Tokoyami: "So embarrassing..."

rikido: we should probably check in now. according to the mass text, iida said the hotel isnt too far off.

Koda: *signing* <Knowing him, I'm sure they are detailed directions...> ^^;

kaminari: but first, selfie! *snaps pic*

Tokoyami: -_-; "No flash, please."

Mineta: *covering his mouth* "I feel like I'm going to puke..."

-elsewhere-

I-Island Security Robot: "IS YOUR FRIEND GOING TO BE OKAY?"

Bakugo: *tied up in a straight-jacket and Hannibal Lecter mask, shaking in it*

eijiro: must be nerves from the flight.

Security Bot: "OUR ON-SITE MEDIC IS EXCELLENT." *prints out a medical referral* "ENJOY YOUR STAY ON I-ISLAND, MR. KIRISHIMA."

-elsewhere-

Todoroki: *texting home* [at the hotel]

fuyumi: [glad 2 hear]

Todoroki: [i'm going to find a meal. let me know about any souvenirs]

-elsewhere-

All Might: *passing through security with Izuku* "--and as you know, I-Island's patents generate billions of dollars annually!"

izuku: wow!

All Might: "Just think of all the new people you'll get to meet! Stay close while we're out there--we want to make sure you get the most you can for your course credit!"

izuku: yes sir!

Security Bot: "TOSHINORI YAGI. IZUKU MIDORIYA. YOU ARE APPROVED." *opens exit* "WELCOME TO I-ISLAND. ENJOY YOUR STAY."

izuku: woah...

*the island is a bustling gorgeous sight...multiple visitors are milling about, watching street performers...giant musical notes are floating from the amphitheater...*

izuku: so much to do, so little time @_@

All Might: "Pace yourself, Young Midoriya! Perhaps use those incredible note-taking abilities of yours to prioritize your options in "yes," "no," and "maybe"!

patron: ?? hey! it's all-might!!

All Might: OwO "...HA HA HA!" *dramatic pose* "Hello, I-Islanders and visitors!"

-lots of cheering, with one patron getting so excited the froth at the mouth and pass out-

All Might: "Yes, hello!" *shakes hands* "Welcome! Happy to have you hear! Welcome! Hello! Hi!"

person 1: WE LOVE YOU!!

person 2: HE SIGNED MY LUNCHBOX!!

Person 3: "HE SIGNED MY ROCK!"

All Might: "I love you too, citizen!"

person 4: does his suit glow in the dark?

All Might: "Only the Silver Age variant! It left the worst residue on my hands..."

izuku: *getting squished* X~X (help)

All Might: *recording a video for someone* "GREETINGS, INTERNET! I AM ALL MIGHT! AND YOU ARE WATCHING THE HERO FAN NETWORK! ..." *looks off camera* "Was that good? Should I do it again?"

-elsewhere-

Kid: "Welcome home!"

stocking: hi kiddo~

Kid: ^^ "How are you? How was class?" *closes the door behind her*

stocking: long, i had to give amaimon a lecture, which was exhausting. *flops onto the couch*

Kid: "Sorry...I bet he's being a handful." *pats her back* "Shall I bring you something sweet to perk you up while we talk?"

stocking: yes. chocolate cake?

Kid: "Coming right up~" *walks to the kitchen*

stocking: *lays down* maaaan i could hibernate for years....

Kid: *returns with cake and milk* "Comfy?" *grabs a blanket*

stocking: yes. =w=

Kid: *tucks her in, then holds up a spoonful of cake*

stocking: ahhh~

Kid: *feeds her* ^^ "How is it?"

stocking: delicious~

Kid: *spots a bit on her lip* *leans in for a quick kiss*

stocking: *smooch* hehe~

Kid: "Quite delicious~"

-elsewhere-

Vulcan: "What do you think?"

tamaki: hmmm, maybe make the skirt a skort?

Vulcan: "??? What's a 'skort'?"

lisa: a skirt with shorts under it. like a two-in-one.

Vulcan: "Ah, good plan--it'll avoid any wardrobe malfunctions."

-elsewhere-

Umika: "I hope you're okay with waffles for a snack."

kazumi: heck yeah!

Umika: ^^ "Well, dig in!" *sets out different syrups*

-elsewhere-

Amaimon: *sitting on a stack of books* "...I'm learning as fast as I can."

maid: i see lady stocking really handed it to you today, huh?

Amaimon: "Indeed. But I'm sure I can recover from this the way all students do...by sucking up to the teacher. How many cupcakes are in the fridge?"

maid: *sweatdrop*

Mephisto: ^^# "I suggest tutoring...It'd do you good to have someone visiting for that."

maid: that's an excellent idea, sir.

Amaimon: "Any tutor in mind?" *noms on candy* "Someone with the answers for the tests?"

Mephisto: "... ... ..."

maid: *sigh* good grief.

-elsewhere-

Damon: "Dad...I think we're lost." *looking at the subway map*

soul: it's ok, we'll end up somewhere familiar soon.

becky: i wont let anyone mug us, dad.

*in the subway station, someone has a violin case open and is playing for coins*

soul: ....*hands them 5 dollars*

Musician: *smiles, nods*

Damon: "??? Do a lot of musicians play in Death City?"

soul: sure, there's all kinds of people in the world.

Damon: "Huh. People who play stuff other than what Uncle Licht and Uncle Wes play?"

soul: yeah, there's people who play flutes, guitars, trombones, trumpets, all kinds of things.

Damon: "..." *small giggle* "Not at the same time, right?"

soul: you'd be surprised.

-elsewhere-

Mount Lady: *looking over drinks at the menu* "??? What the hell is a 'Spicy Death,' Midnight?"

midnight: you'll see~ but i wouldnt recommend it for the inexperienced.

Mount Lady: -_-# "I'm not a baby--I can handle this!" *slams fist down* "Barkeep! One Spicy Death! ...Please."

bartender: a-are you sure about tha-

Mount Lady: *bedroom eyes* "Pretty please~?"

bartender: .///. well, dont say we didnt warn you...

-and so-

Mount Lady: *slamming her fist on the table, screaming for--* "MIIIIIILK!"

midnight: *sigh* i warned her.

-elsewhere-

Yumi: "The council meeting is coming up. Raffles is not having a flexible schedule."

lord death: hmm..

Yumi: "Mephisto said he'll be fine with any schedule--then made an awful time pun I ignored. Hmm...I feel like I'm forgetting someone."

lord death: *checks the list*

Yumi: "Nezu is one..."

-elsewhere-

Monoma: *SCREAMS*

juuzo: what?! WHAT HAPPENED?!

tokage: i just asked if he needed a hand. *holds up her severed hand*

Monoma: *whines, then passes out*

Tetsutetsu: "HEY, WE'VE TOLD YOU THAT CREEPS PEOPLE OUT!"

reiko:...._i_ thought it was pretty funny.

Shoda: ^^; "You would think you'd get used to this--it's not too surprising to see this range of abilities."

kinoko: dude, that's rad.

Kaibara: -_- *fanning Monoma* "This is why we're not taken seriously."

-elsewhere-

All Might: *sighs* "Sorry about that--you can imagine how hard it is to get away from fans. I mean, from your own experience..."

izuku: yeah.

All Might: *pat pat* "Let's get you something to eat. What you feeling?"

izuku: maybe one of the restaurants? I-island has a huge variety of eateries, from pizza places, to popular fast-food chains, to cafes, to- *mutter mutter mutter*

All Might: ^^; "Let's try something hearty and protein-filled!"

???: uncle might!!

Izuku: "??? 'Uncle'?"

All Might: "Oh my--Melissa!" *runs up to her*

melissa: *hugs* ^^ it's so good to see you again.

All Might: *pat pat* "Same here! It's been so long--look at tall you've gotten!"

Izuku: ._.;

melissa: hm? oh, i didnt know you got a new sidekick now. it's nice to meet you, im melissa shield. *offers hand*

Izuku: *shivers, stands up right* "DEKU!" *holds out hand, shakes*

melissa: nice to meet you, deku.

All Might: "I wouldn't say young Izuku Midoriya here is my sidekick--but he is my charge and student at UA."

Izuku: ^w^; "Nice to meet you as well. So, you're All Might's family?"

melissa: well, my dad was another of his sidekicks back in the day.

Izuku: "O-Oh! You're David Shield's daughter?"

melissa: yep, that's right. he's actually the reason invited you here, uncle might. he doesnt know it yet, and i wanted to surprise him!

All Might: "..." *small squee* "This'll be so much FUN!"

Izuku: *rubbing his scarred hand*

-elsewhere-

*in a shadowy corridor of I-Island, there's an infrared sensor...that suddenly turns off before someone steps along that path*

???: *looking out at the city from the vantage point* "..."

???: so when's the party gonna start, boss?

???: "If the eggheads' schedule is accurate, tomorrow night. Better get your best suits on, folks."

-elsewhere-

ochako: ho. ly. shit. look at this! they have ALL the consoles here!

Mina: *looking* "?!!! Hold up, ladies...This game isn't supposed to be released until December!!!"

ochako: truly we are being spoiled.

Mina: "Yes, indeed...But for now, WE'RE PLAYING ALL THE CONSOLES!" *powers them up*

jirou: fuck. YES!

momo: ._.;;

-elsewhere-

Tokoyami: *looking at the map* "Quite a number of dining options. Hmm...I wonder whether this cafe has poetry readings."

kaminari: dude. hotel room has a hot tub. you thinking what im thinkin? *holds up bubble bath*

Mineta: -n- "You aren't a chick, so no."

kaminari: it'll be a riot!

mezou: do NOT put bubble bath in the hot tub.

Koda: ._. *signing* <We'll end up having to pay damages.>

-elsewhere-

Todoroki: *walking by himself, glancing at the buildings*

Person 2: "Oh, they are! That's Shoto Todoroki!"

girl: kya~ he's even more dreamy in person! <3

Bakugo: *walking from the opposite direction* "Everything is too bright here--what's the energy bill even?"

Todoroki: *stops at one window, looking at the mannequins* ("...The fashion show here is going to be bizarre, I'm sure of it.")

guy: holy shit, that's kacchan!

Bakugo: *bump--* "Hey, watch it--?!!! ICY-HOT?!"

Todoroki: "...Hello. I didn't expect to see you--"

-several people croud around them-

Todoroki: "...Oh no."

fangirl: GYAAA~ TODOROKIII!

Bakugo: "?! Hey! Haven't you heard of personal space!"

fangirl 2: so hot!

Todoroki: ._.;;; "...Hi?"

guy: does he glow in the dark?

fangirl 3: I WANT YOUR BABIES!!

Bakugo: "Back up already!"

Todoroki: O_O;;;;;

fangirl 4: MARRY ME!

Todoroki: "Um..." *whispers* "Bakugo, help me out--"

girl 5: CALM DOWN YOU LUNATICS! THEY'RE STILL IN SCHOOL!

Bakugo: "... ... ..." *smirks*

Todoroki: >_< "I'm asking you, one pro hero to another--"

Bakugo: *nudges Todoroki towards the fans* "Here's your man-meat, folks!"

girl 6: do you have a crush on anyone?

Todoroki: "I-I...Crush? I don't...crush people. I'm a hero. Heroes don't crush..." *EXE error*

Bakugo: "BWA HA HA HA! Oh, this is improving my day..."

girl 6: i mean is there anyone you like? or love maybe? 7w7

girl 5: DO YOU PEOPLE HAVE NO SENSE OF PRIVACY?!

Todoroki: -_-; "That's personal. I don't go around asking people about their relationships..."

Bakugo: "That doesn't sound like you're saying you're taken, Shoto!"

Todoroki: -_-###

-elsewhere-

ochako: *sneezes*

Mina: "Oh, you caught something on the plane? That circulated air does me in all the time."

ochako: i dont _feel_ sick, probably just nothing.

-elsewhere-

Fan: "I HEART YOU, KACCHAN--"

Bakugo: "I'LL KILL YOU!"

Todoroki: "..." *small smirk*

Aoyama: "Bonjour, I-Islanders! We from UA are overjoyed to be visitors to your fine--"

Tourist: *walking by* "I think the toilet is this way, Hank."

Aoyama: "..." *dramatic poses in succession...*

girl: what the heck is he doing?

guy: some weird new trend on the mainlands?

Girl 2: "I think it's performance art? Maybe an installation? Or a hidden camera prank?"

Aoyama: "Shiny~" *charges up his belt to let it light up*

guy 2: WHAT THE HELL IS THIS WEIRDO DOING?!

other guy: does it glow in the dark?

Aoyama: "Let me give I-Island an early fireworks display!" *shoots a laser into the sky*

-elsewhere-

Emine: "Zzz..."

Shotaro: *hugging Emine* "Zzz..."

mana: *asleep on the plane*

Tool: *sipping kiwi juice* "..." *looks across the aisle at Chie, Yohei, and Toru* "Nervous about your demo?"

Yohei: *slight shrug*

toru: *asleep*

chie: *rocking him and humming*

Yohei: "Who knows--could be a good opportunity to get better business--"

Kepuri: *chuckling to herself, fiddling with WASHU*

GET: *buckled in, struggling to open a bag of peanuts*

-elsewhere-

nea: alright, since chie left us a list of chores to do, we'll each take turns doing them throughout the week.

Shinoda: "Seems fair. I'm sure Shotaro will be chomping at the bit to do most of them."

lin-kimpur: HAS ANYONE SEEN EMINE?!?!

Shinoda: "?! No, we haven't..."

setsuna: showtaro left a note.

Shinoda: *looks* "...His handwriting is unreadable."

lin-kimpur: *squints*

Shotaro’s note: "Dear Mom--Got stuck in luggage with Emine. Going to I-Island. Please feed the strays. Love, Shotaro."

lin-kimpur: 0_0 *faints*

Shinoda: ._.; "I wonder whether they have Internet on the plane for a message..."

-elsewhere-

Kimizuki: *checking the vending machines*

mitsuba: *checking her phone*

Kimizuki: "Darn..." *looking between the chocolate mini donuts and the glazed mini donuts*

Yoichi: "Any work?"

mitsuba: not much...*sigh*

Yoichi: "Not the best way to start any vacation..."

Kimizuki: *counting coins* "...Screw it." *gets both*

shinoa: why dont we take a trip to tombstone once akane's better?

Yoichi: "Oh, neat! Like old west stuff?"

shinoa: yep. ^^

Kimizuki: -_-; "Shouldn't we focus on getting back to base?"

shinoa: what's wrong with having a little fun now and then?

Yoichi: "...He probably doesn't want Akane to see him in a cowboy outfit."

mitsuba: *snickers*

Kimizuki: "?!! Th-That's not...Shut up!"

-elsewhere-

All Might: "Oooooo--NACHOS!"

Izuku: ^^; "Melissa, how long have you been on I-Island?"

melissa: as long as i can remember, really.

Izuku: "Man...This place is incredible! I can't even keep track of all the innovations--" *his hand moves to grab the ketchup--*

Ketchup: "HELLO." *squirts ketchup onto his plate*

Izuku: OwO "...Robotic condiment holders..."

melissa: yep.

Waiter: *walks by--and slips on the ketchup that spilled over* D8>

melissa: ah!! *presses a button*

*nice catch*

Waiter: Q___Q

Izuku: "..." *jaw falls*

All Might: "HA! Excellent work, Melissa!" *thumbs up*

melissa: thanks. it's a little pet project im working on.

Izuku: "That's so cool! What's it made of? What kind of polymer is it?"

melissa: well, it's kind of a plastic that can be reshaped into different forms.

Waiter: *wiping himself off*

Izuku: *pokes the plastic--and it wraps around his arm* "EEK!"

melissa: ah!!

Izuku: *tied up in the plastic* Q___Q

All Might: "See, this is why we touch with our _eyes_, Young Midoriya..." *steals a fry from Izuku's plate*

-elsewhere-

Yohei: "And the luggage is all automated, brought right to us."

Kepuri: *shiny eyes* "This is the most beautiful airport I have ever seen..." TwT

mana: even the drinking fountains are futuristic!

Tool: *pushes the button--and it plays music while the water comes out* "...This seems like a waste of resources..."

Robot: "IT IS DESALINZIED, SIR."

Tool: "Oh, the luggage's here..."

Luggage: *THUMP*

chie: ???

*a slithering finger pokes through a hole in the suitcase, trying to reach the zipper--*

Yohei: O_O;

chie: *SCREAM*

*the zipper comes undone, as two bodies drop out of the luggage*

Shotaro: *falls on his face*

Emine: *lying on the floor, looking up at the ceiling*

mana:.....

chie:......

Shotaro: "...Hi! I need to do my good deed!"

Emine: "I need to do a bad deed."

-elsewhere-

melissa: well, here's my dad's lab.

All Might: *looking at David's desk* "Ah, befitting of a sound mind!"

Izuku: *looking at some taped-up boxes*

*the door slides open*

David: "--so we'll need to finish up--?!!"

melissa: surprise!

All Might: "DAVID!" *bear hug, bear hug lift* "I AM SO OVERJOYED TO SEE YOU IN PERSON AGAIN!"

David: "A-All Might?!"

Izuku: .w.;

melissa: i invited him over for the expo to surprise you, dad.

David: "Ha...Th-This is a surprise! ...You can put me down, buddy!"

All Might: "Ah, of course!" *lowers David, pats his shoulder* "I'm just so happy that Melissa suggested it! We have a lot to catch up on!"

sam: dont we have work to do?

David: "...Oh. Yes, um, Melissa? It's going to be pretty late for us..."

melissa: right. hey izuku, do you have a place to stay?

Izuku: *nods* "The hotel, I think Apex?"

All Might: "You'll have to stop by for breakfast, David! We have a lot to talk about..."

David: "..." *nods*

-elsewhere-

Magaki: "So it was a witch and a dragon?"

tsubaki: more or less, yes.

Black Star: "A really bratty witch. With ice powers."

otogiri:...hmm.

Belkia: "We could rent her out for parties and ice sculptures, then the dragon can be the curtain call act!"

tsubaki: i dont think that's a do-able.

-elsewhere-

mana: WHAT WERE YOU TWO THINKING?!?

Emine: "I did it for the laughs."

Shotaro: "I just act without thinking."

mana: honestly, you two...

Shotaro: "But they gave us such cool I-Island souvenirs!" *he and Emine have to wear collars around their necks*

Emine: "They are GPS devices, as we were un-ticketed. ... Do these explode?"

chie: ._.;;

Tool: "Hang on--let me talk to it..." *puts his ear up to Emine's collar* "Uh huh...Oh...Oh my..."

Emine: "Well?"

Tool: *flicks Emine's forehead* "No, stupid."

Emine: -_-# "...I will make your sleep miserable, you ugly--"

toru: *eating baby food*

Yohei: "Eat up--you'll need the energy when we check out all the attractions tomorrow before the shin-dig."

toru: chin-dig!

Yohei: ^^ "Chin-dig indeed!"

Shotaro: "So, where are we sleeping?" *looking around the rooms*

Kepuri: -_-# "Not my room, gross boy."

chie: im sure there's some sleeping bags. ^^;

Emine: "I will call room service for essentials." *opens the menu* "How much is the caviar?"

-elsewhere

Bakugo: "..." [hey]

itsuka: [how's i-island?]

Bakugo: [the people are annoying af. the scenery is pretty cool] *attaches pic of the musical notes floating over the buildings*

itsuka: [wow! that's so cool. ^^]

Bakugo: [yeah. they got exhibit fights tomorrow so that'll be kickass]

itsuka: [cool! wish i were there too]

Bakugo: [same. u doin ok?]

itsuka: [yeah.] *she sends a pic of herself with her hamsters*

Bakugo: [adorable. they eating well?]

-elsewhere-

ochako: *yaaaaaawn* im beat.

Mina: *already passed out on the couch*

Hagakure: *sleep bubble*

jirou: *checking her phone*

*the hotel shows some I-Island activities, including the inventors' exhibit tomorrow*

jirou: hmm.

Mina: *yawns, looks up* "Hey. What're we doing tomorrow?"

jirou: well, ochako, momo and i have early passes, so we'll probably check out the pre-opening stuff.

Mina: -3- "I guess we're stuck indoors, then."

jirou: nothing's stopping you from checking out all the other stuff i-island has to offer.

Mina: "I guess...like trying on the latest fashions!"

jirou: yeah, i hear they even have some cool museums here too.

Mina: "Ooooo!" *pulls something up on her phone* "Check out the trippy art! This piece is just floating on its own!"

-the next morning-

melissa: *yaaawn* morning dad. im gonna be heading out in a bit.

David: *pouring coffee* "Oh? Anything you're up to?"

melissa: uncle might asked me to give his protege a tour of the expo.

David: "Ah--I'm actually going to be speaking with All Might, too."

melissa: ah. well, i better head out. *grabs her bag* see you later tonight! *heads to the door but stops at a small table with a photo on it* morning mom. *exits*

David: *watches her leave* "..." *texts* [have a meeting with all might. will let you know when i'm out]

-elsewhere-

Shotaro: *curled up in the sleeping bag* =w=

mana: breakfast time!

Emine: *looking out the window* "..."

Tool: "Smells great!"

Shotaro: *inching over like a caterpillar* "Yay, breakfast!"

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *yawns, stretches* "I guess I better start morning exercises..." *puts on his hoodie--* "Oh!" *writes a note for All Might before he leaves the hotel room...*

melissa: *waves* morning! ready to start your tour?

Izuku: OwO "Oh, Melissa! Hi! Sorry, I'm still in school mode." ^^; "Hard to remember this is kind of a vacation..."

melissa: ^^; yeah, i know the feeling. im actually on school break for the expo.

Izuku: "What's school like here? I bet the curriculum is brilliant."

melissa: same as anywhere else, i guess.

Izuku: "That seems a little modest--" *stares at the moped* OWO "Holy moly, that looks so cool!"

melissa: welp, we better get a move-on, huh?

Izuku: "Hm-mm! Can it fit two or should I run?"

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: *puts on his gauntlet* "Good thing that dumb airline didn't damage the goods..." *looks back* "Make sure you film my victory for all to see!!!"

kirishima: you got it, my dude!

Bakugo: *smirks, walks forward--and immediately crashes into someone* "HEY! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!"

Emine: "??? ...Who the hell are you?"

Bakugo: "WHO THE HELL AM I?! I'M--"

kirishima: well hi there! we're for the-

Shotaro: "Oh, it's Kacchan! Can I get your autograph?"

Bakugo: "... ... ... ... ... ..." *aims his gauntlet*

mana: guys, i told you not to wander off. jeez.

Shotaro: "Sorry. But look--it's Kacchan! He's in the fighting tournament exhibition thingie, too!"

Bakugo: >_<### "Kill, kill, kill..."

mana: oh? well, perhaps we'll battle each other.

Bakugo: "I'M TAKING THE NUMBER ONE SPOT IN THIS MATCH, SO GET READY TO EAT DIRT!"

-elsewhere-

Yohei: *looking up, as a giant card is lowered to him* *shouting up* "THANK YOU! MY KID WILL APPRECIATE IT!" *waves Toru's hand* "Say 'bye-bye' to Godzillo, Toru."

toru: babai!

Godzillo: *ROAR, PEACE SIGN, walks to the courtyard*

Yohei: ^^ "We got time before the exhibit--zoo and aquarium?"

chie: sounds good.

Kepuri: TnT "I wanted the exhibit to be open now...Maybe I can just break in--"

Robot Guard: "DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT, BUG GIRL."

Kepuri: >n<#

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *eyes wide at everything* "This island is so amazing! It's the pinnacle of Quirk-based scientific research!"

melissa: it sure is.

Izuku: >w< "All Might was so nice to bring me here! But he's always like that--Oh! What was he like years ago?"

melissa: i actually have a video of his time in california! *pulls up a video on her phone*

Izuku: .u. *SQUEE* *watching*

[young!All Might: "GET BACK HERE!"]

melissa: ^^

???: IIIIIIZUUUUUUKUUUUUUUUUU!!!!

Izuku: "???" *looks around* "Who was--"

ochako: *SUPLEX* *violently shaking him* HOWCOULDYOUIZUKUWHATWOULDTSUYUTHINKDONTYOUHAVEANYSHAMESHAMEONYOU!

Izuku: @~@

Jirou: "Wow, Ochako! Calm down!" *pulls her back* "You need to shake a confession out of him first before we let Tsu kill him!"

melissa: eh?

Momo: ^^; "I'm so sorry, Miss..."

melissa: im confused.

ochako: is this a date?

melissa: oh you think- OH! oh no no no! honestly, dating is the _last_ thing on my mind!

Izuku: X_____X *his spirit is leaving him*

ochako: positive?

melissa: *nods*

ochako: oh. oops. sorry deku.

Izuku: *collapses*

Jirou: "Jeez...I hope I-Island invented some rejuvenation serum or something."

-elsewhere-

Tokoyami: *wearing sunglasses* "Too bright. How do people tolerate this..."

sero: woah, check out the photo booths!

Koda: ^w^ <Fun! Let's hop in!>

Tokoyami: =n= "I don't like the flash..."

-elsewhere-

I-Island Council Member: *humming to herself* "Good day! Happy day! How're you enjoying the festivities?" *shaking hands with visitors*

-they seem to be enjoying themselves-

Councilwoman: ^^ ("Good...The sheep are occupied with their circus and cake...")

-elsewhere-

naomi: LETS GO!

Tanizaki: *carrying luggage*

atsushi: coming!

Lucy: *watching* "..."

naomi: we'll be back before you know it!

Kunikida: "You represent the honor of the Armed Detective Agency: do not bring shame to this organization--"

Dazai: "Punch a papparazzi in the balls!"

Kunikida: "..." *nods* "I have to agree."

-elsewhere-

Takehisa: *driving Maki to the airport* "..."

Vulcan: *in the back* "See? The engine is running a lot better!"

maki: EEE THIS IS SO EXCITING!

Takehisa: "..." *nods* "I hope you have a good time."

Arthur: "Do not be seduced by the false seraphims in the City of Angels--they spread lies out of their dirty mouths."

maki: noted.

Vulcan: "You should check out the theme parks, too. Not every day you're on the West Coast."

-elsewhere-

ochako: i am so, so sorry for how i acted earlier!

melissa: it's fine, really. ^^;

Izuku: *holding ice to his head* ^^; "Completely understandable--ha ha--OW!"

Expo Scientist: "??? Did I hear 'ow'? Medic Bot, attend!"

Medic Bot: *rolls up to Izuku, applying a giant appendage that is cool on his head*

Izuku: "Oh! A medical assistant robot? Neat!"

jirou: woah, the VR room was so epic.

Momo: .\\\. "The sensory imitation was surprisingly realistic--I could feel the sand and beach water on my feet."

Izuku: *spots another invention* "??? 'Quirk Detection System'?"

melissa: oh.

ochako: ooooooh how does it work?

Expo Scientist 2: "Just pop your digit into this cuff..." *holds up a finger clamp* "And it'll say whether you have a Quirk and which kind." *offers it to Ochako*

ochako: *puts it on*

Quirk Detection Machine (QDM): *BEEP BOOP BOP* "HUMAN. QUIRK VARIETY. QUIRK: ANTI-GRAVITY."

ochako: neato!

Expo Scientist 2: *offers it to Melissa*

melissa: oh, um..o-ok. *puts it on*

QDM: *BOOP BEEP BOP* "HUMAN. NO QUIRK. QUIRK: NOT APPLICABLE."

ochako: ah.

melissa: yep. even though my parents have quirks, i dont.

Izuku: "..." ("I hadn't even considered...Quirks are so common and...Have I had mind too long to think of myself as quirkless?") *looks down at his hands--*

Expo Scientist 2: "Now for you, young man!" *puts the finger cuff onto Izuku*

QDM: *BEEP BOOP--...BEEP...BEEP...BEEP...* "SYSTEM ERROR. SYSTEM ERROR."

Expo Scientist 2: "???"

Izuku: "?!"

ochako: .____.

QDM: "FATAL ERROR--" *BOOM*

Expo Scientist 2: D8

Izuku: O_O;;;

melissa: 0_0;;;

???: *sprays fire retardant onto the robot* ^^; "I see your friends are, um, 'testing' the new equipment, Melissa?"

melissa: oh! professor hani!

Momo: *stares* "..." ("...Oh my God, her hair is...incredible!")

Izuku: "!!!! Th-The member of the I-Island Executive Board?!" *looks at Melissa* "You know her?!"

melissa: yeah, she's a part time teacher at my school.

Izuku: *claps his hands together* "That's so cool!"

Hani: ^^; "Just doing my part to encourage the best young minds we have, like Melissa here."

melissa: aww. ^^;

Expo Scientist 2: "My robot..." T~T

Hani: *pat pat* "Sometimes our failures teach us something new...Let me take a look at it, okay?"

melissa: ok. in the meantime, why dont we get something to eat?

Hani: "You run ahead, kiddos! Enjoy all that we have to offer today!"

-elsewhere-

Sakuya: "You enjoy yourself, okay?"

naho: *in her estella marshall cosplay* will do~!

Black Star: "...You're flying in that?"

naho: yep.

Black Star: "Huh...Enjoy airport security."

-elsewhere-

Anya: =~= "It's so hot out...Can we get ice cream?"

tsugumi: sounds great!

Meme: "Fani, coming?"

fani: yeah, yeah.

Meme: "I think I'll try mixing flavors together...Maybe black jack cherry with orange sherbet!"

-elsewhere-

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 48

hotel investigations, guilds, and spider zombies

Customer #1: "Th-Thanks..." *looks afraid of Johannes's smile* metsu: *watches as they leave* Johannes: "See? My friendly smile got that purchase!" *then he holds up--* "And their wallets!" metsu: O_O Johannes: *looks through one* "Woo! This guy has some ugly kids--" -she returned their wallets and apologized for the doctor's behavior- Jeje: -_-;;; "How should we punish him?" metsu:..leave him up there for a few more minutes... Jeje: *nods* "I hope we tied the ropes well enough--" Johannes: ._.; "LET ME DOWN!" -elsewhere- Kid: *purr* stocking: *petting his head as he lays in her lap* Kid: "How was it?" stocking: welllll i dunno~ Kid: *mock-pouts* "Oh~? Something lacking?" stocking: *smoooch* hehe, how does it feel to be on the other end of the joke~? 7w7 Kid: "Hee hee...When it's you, I don't mind being on either end." stocking: *smirks and kisses him* Kid: *smooch, hugs her* "You're amazing..." *pats her side* -elsewhere- atsushi: TTwTT rip wallet... Kyoka: "...There is a crepe truck. I want a crepe." atsushi: ok... TTuTT Kyoka: *takes the crepe* "...You look scrawny." *holds up crepe to him* "Have a bite." atsushi: !!.... Q_Q *sad nom* Kyoka: "Not that much. You'll eat all of my crepe." atsushi: s-sorry....so...did you want to go anywhere else? Kyoka: *has been walking with him, and points to a building* "I want to go there." atsushi: ?...... !!!!! *It's a police station* atsushi: kyouka, if you go there, they'll- Kyoka: "I will be executed. If I return to the mafia, I am dead. So, I am here at the police station. My existence is a crime." atsushi: but you cant throw your life away like this! Kyoka: "I killed 35 people. Let me go." atsushi: but- ???: "There you are..." atsushi: ? *turns to see*.... !!!! *STAB* atsushi: !!!! *coughing blood* Kyoka: "?!!!" ???: " 'Executed'? Hardly...Because you accomplished our mission." Kyoka: "...Aku...tagawa..." Akutagawa: *stares at Atsushi* "Man-Tiger...You are mine." atsushi: *cough* Akutagawa: "She was the bait to draw you out, you beast. The tracker on her brought you where we needed you..." *A truck appears, its doors opening* atsushi: *passes out* Akutagawa: *clutches Kyoka's head* "Home..." -elsewhere- Yohei: *rocking Toru to sleep* toru: zzzz... chie: *smiles* he looks just like you. Yohei: *smiles* "He has your eyes...and smile..." chie: ^^ Yohei: *smiles at Chie* "You and I created this life..." -elsewhere- Relan: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- ox: *on the phone*....oh....i see...right...*hangs up*....*slams fist against the all* son of a BITCH!! Harvar: "?! Ox?" ox: *wipes eyes*....mom's getting worse... Harvar: "...I'm sorry...Did the doctor elaborate?" ox: she's becoming less responsive....*trying not to cry* Harvar: "..." *hand on his shoulder* ox: i dont know how long she can keep going...i just...wish i could make this easier on her... Harvar: "As any child would...You have to trust the doctors..." ox: im trying to...i really am.... Harvar: "...I think you should try to be with her..." ox: that's what i was thinking... -elsewhere- Yumi: *sipping tea* marie: this is nice. *smiles* Yumi: "Yes..It's good to see you looking well." marie: you as well. hard to believe christa's 2 already... Yumi: "They grow up faster than expected..." marie: i know...i wanna find a papa for her. Yumi: *small choke* "O- Oh? Um...M-M-Maybe focus on a father figure for her?" marie: yeah. someone who will take care of both us... Yumi: "..." *nods* "It is a challenge...Have you met men who already have children?" -elsewhere- Aizawa: "How's the newbie?" nemuri: he's adapting...sorta. Aizawa: "...Not the most encouraging verb. I suggest we help him 'adapt.'" *pulls out an airhorn* nemuri: O-O; Aizawa: *looks around for him* -elsewhere- Arthur: *yawn...* *turns over* -LOUD AIRHORN- Arthur: "AAAAAH!" *falls forward* shinra: X'D and that is how you wake the sleeping knight. Relan: *stifling a laugh* Arthur: "..." *slowly gets up, glaring...* shinra: and here is the part where we run. Relan: ._. *already running* Arthur: "GET BACK HERE!" *takes off after them* maki: never a dull moment, eh? Relan: "Nope!" Arthur: "ARG!" *leaps forward* -elsewhere- Kid: *sighs* stocking: u////u -early morning- atsushi: *regaining conscious* nnng....huh? where...am i? *He is in what looks like a metal crate* atsushi: *looks around*.....im not bound....*bump* *falls* ow!.... am i...moving? Kyoka: *in the front seat, clutching her rabbit doll...it has blood on it* atsushi: *looking around.* *The truck looks to have crates...some look opened* atsushi: *looks around at the crates* *One crate has blood...and claw marks* atsushi: O-O; *Another crate has a cell phone* atsushi: !!! *sends a texts to the ADA* Cell Phone: "..." <CHIRP> atsushi: hello? Kunikida: "WHERE ARE YOU?! WE DON'T PAY YOU OVER-TIME TO--" atsushi: i can explain! -atsushi explains the situation- Kunikida: "...Do you have the GPS turned on? What is your location?" atsushi: i dont know Q_Q but it's bumpy. Kunikida: "Obviously on the road." *pulls out a map* "At your present speed and the time, factoring in toll stops and red lights, you can be..." *circles around a radius* "...In a shit-ton of places." atsushi: TT~TT ....wait! we're stopping. *tries to look for a window* *Outside are mafiosos with guns* atsushi: O-O; *looks at a sign* -welcome to tombstone arizona!- Kunikida: "Brat! What do you see? Answer!" atsushi: we're in tombstone arizona. not sure for how long.... Mafioso: "I'm going inside to get a Big Gulp and take a whiz." Mafioso #2: "But then you'll need to take another whiz!" Mafioso #1: "...Anyone want anything inside?" atsushi: (thinking: think man, think!).... *notices claws*....ok, i hope what i've seen in comics is true... *tries cutting a hole into the side of the truck* *He's cutting a hole into the side...* atsushi: (thinking: success!) Kyoka: *in the front seat, glances at the side mirror...and spots Atsushi escaping* "!!!" atsushi: *trying to sneak up to her side, waving a bit* Kyoka: "..." *waves her bunny doll's paw back* atsushi: *looks around to make sure the coast is clear* *It is* atsushi: *sigh of relief and opens her side door* mafioso: i heard some guys were playing with a ouija board out here once. Kyoka: "You should not have done that. They will keep hunting you--" atsushi: *puts finger to lips to say 'shhh'* come on... Kyoka: "!!!" *shakes her head* "Let me die--" atsushi: im not going to do that. if you die, you wont be able to enjoy tofu anymore. Kyoka: "..." =\\\= "I suppose I am entitled to a last meal..." atsushi: *lifts her up and runs* Kyoka: "!!!" *clutching her doll* mafioso: yeah, and that's how mr mori got banned from stepping foot on the school grounds....hey, where did they go? Mafioso #1: *sipping on Big Gulp, then looks around* "...Oh, man. I'm glad I went first." mafioso 3: guys? we got a problem.... oh man, the boss is gonna kill us for this... Akutagawa: "Understatement." -elsewhere- atsushi: *checking phone GPS for a way back to death city* Kyoka: "...Why did you...?" atsushi: well...i didnt want you to throw your life away...*panting from heat* just...just cause you did something bad...doesnt make you a bad person...i dont think... and b-besides....death city...is a city of second chances...right? Kyoka: "...Where people face Death..." *fans herself* atsushi: *looking at road signs* Kyoka: "...Walking won't get us there any time soon." atsushi: *tries to call kunikida to give them a ride* *Low tower signal* atsushi: TT~TT of course.. Kyoka: "Perhaps if you were taller, you could get a better signal?" *shrug* atsushi: *looks around and sees a rock* aha! *climbs onto it* Kyoka: "..." *looks up* "Did it improve your signal?" atsushi: *checks phone* Kyoka: *looks around...does not see any cars* "..." atsushi: yes! *dials* hello? kunikida? we're on the road somewhere neeear....tombstone outskirts? Kunikida: *static* "Tombstone? Okay, we're on our way. Do you remember the--" *static* atsushi: OH COME ON! *tries to get the signal back* Kyoka: "..." *has dug a hole in the ground* atsushi: what are you doing? Kyoka: "Digging my grave." atsushi:....well arent you a ball of sunshine? TTuTT Kyoka: "No, I am a tiny blob of skin, bones, and regrets. ... I could dig a grave for you as well, if you like." atsushi: ...we-.... !!!!! Akutagawa: "..." atsushi: ooooh fffffiddlesticks.... *picks up kyouka and her doll and runs like hell* Akutagawa: "I hate when they run..." Kyoka: "!!!" *holds onto Atsushi* Akutagawa: *sends a shadow tendril after Atsushi* atsushi: this is bad this is bad this is bad this is bad- *Tendril slips along Atsushi's ankle* atsushi: O_O; *Lifts Atsushi up* atsushi: woaH! O-O;;;; Kyoka: "Ah!" *holds onto Atsushi as--* *FLUNG* atsushi: oooow... @-@; that...really hurt. Kyoka: *face down in sand* -____-;;; Akutagawa: *calmly walks towards Atsushi...holding an umbrella* atsushi: *helping kyouka up* you ok? Kyouka: "I'm still alive. Which means I--!!! Look out!" atsushi: ?! *SLICE* atsushi: *screams* Kyoka: "No!" Akutagawa: *lifts up Atsushi* "Captured." atsushi: *coughing blood* kyou...ka...run... Kyoka: *frozen* "I-I can't. I have...to do what I'm told..." atsushi: *looks at akutagawa* what is it you want from me? Akutagawa: "Your death..." *holds sharp tendril to Atsushi's forehead* "The weak should get out of the way for the strong." atsushi: !!! *dodge* Akutagawa: *stab stab stab, trying to hit him* "Stand still, pussy cat." atsushi: (thinking: i just hope the agency finds us and soon....otherwise we really will be in those graves!) Kyoka: *clutching her doll, staring at this fight* "..." *whispers* "St-Stop..." Akutagawa: *slice slice slice* *something slips out of his pocket* Kyoka: "..." *spots it* "!!!" atsushi: ? *spots it* Akutagawa: "I will silence you--" *BANG* atsushi: ?! Akutagawa: "..." *coughs up a bit of blood* "My ability...shielded me from most of it...but..." *turns* Kyoka: *aims gun at Akutagawa* Akutagawa: "..." Kyoka: "Unhand...Atsushi...now." atsushi: kyouka- Akutagawa: "..." *Akutagawa vanishes from sight* Kyoka: "?!" *CLUTCH* Akutagawa: *clutches Kyoka by the neck, lifting her up* atsushi: kyouka!! let her go! Akutagawa: "Do you know what the desert is like? Dry. Unforgiving. Here, your lungs burn with each breath, as you feel all life sap out of you. That is what existence is...The slow, daily release of whatever life you have within you. 'Demon Snow' will give you no relief here. It is carnage itself. You think someone like you can live outside the Mafia? No. That would be like trying to survive in the desert without water." *turns to Atsushi* "Man-Tiger, talk some sense into her..." atsushi: .... Akutagawa: "You have lived alone, Man-Tiger. Hated. A worm..." atsushi:....*wince* Akutagawa: “Kyoka...Return to the Mafia. Continue your carnage. Return water to the desert--bathe this world in blood. Otherwise, you are worthless. And that which is worthless--" Kyoka: "That which is worthless...has no right to live." Akutagawa: *smiles* "Yes." atsushi: ... Kyoka: "But..." Akutagawa: "???" atsushi: ?? Kyoka: "But...What is worthless...is still delicious. Like that crepe." atsushi: ah... -music can be heard not too far off- Akutagawa: "??? What now--" -a car is approching- Akutagawa: "?!" Kunikida: *leans out the car door...with a bazooka* atsushi: O-O;;;; where did he get that?! Kunikida: "Atsushi! Duck!" Kyoka: "..." Akutagawa: *tries to summon shield--* atsushi: wait! kyouka! Kyouka: *reaches out to Atsushi's hand* *BOOM* atsushi: ??!! *Smoke clears...Atsushi is collapsed on the desert...Kyoka is under him, shielded* atsushi: are you alright? Kyoka: "...Why did you do that?" atsushi: you said...the crepe was delicious... even when he said you didnt have a right to live... Kyoka: "..." *holds onto him* atsushi: ....*small smile*...here.... *hands her the doll* ...we'll wash it off when we get back to the agency. Kyoka: "...Okay. I--" *Growl* atsushi:...hungry? Kyoka: "...Yes. But I don't think that was me--" atsushi:...kunikida, can we get lunch on the way home? Kunikida: *looking around* "Yes...Where the devil did that monster go...?" -elsewhere, in a penthouse in new york- ???: "Those fools..." ???: well, since the mafia wont deliver...then we'll just have to pick it up ourselves, dont you agree? ???: "Agreed." *smiles* "Let's get to work..." -elsewhere- *Tsubaki's phone rings* tsubaki: hello? Mr. Tsubaki: "Hello!" tsubaki: *almost drops the phone* ah! w-wha-why are you calling me? i...*ahem* i wasnt expecting to hear from you... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I miss my family. I miss you." tsubaki:...did you want to talk to any of them? Mr. Tsubaki: "Of course!~" tsubaki: which one? Mr. Tsubaki: "I guess putting all of them on the phone would be too much...Start with Otogiri?" -and so- otogiri: are you behaving yourself? Mr. Tsubaki: *gasp* "I'm offended! Of course I have! ...Why, what have you heard?" otogiri: nothing. i just want to make sure c3 doesnt bother you...you still have work to do yet, dont you? Mr. Tsubaki: "Yes...in many ways..." -elsewhere- Kid: *whistles* -a few days later- Kyouka: "???" atsushi: zzzz..... Kyouka: "..." *puts a blanket over him* atsushi: zzzz... Kyouka: "..." *hug* -elsewhere- Touma: "I see we are all here..." yumikage: yeah, woop-de-doo. jun: *adjusts glasses* mafura: *staring at the fish tank* o.o Touma: "I want an update. How is work going on attracting the young man and Sloth?" yumikage: still a work in progress. Touma: "Progress faster." -elsewhere- Black Star: "You done in there?" -elsewhere- higuchi:....*outside akutagawa's room*...... gin:.....*worried*.... Akutagawa: *labored breathing* rain: how is he? higuchi:....he's alive... rain: ah... Tachihara: "Who the hell did it to him?" rain: im not sure....higuchi, you seem stressed....did you want to get something to drink? Higuchi: "..." *nods* "Something hard." -and so- rain: *hic* i hate that..ffuggin bastard! a-always..always making me do weird shit...and d-dont even get me started on that brat! s-she's a damn menace! Higuchi: TT_TT "I'm in pain..." *pats Rain's back* "What a mess..." Tachihara: *passed out under the table* rain: i-if it wussnt fer mr nakahara...i-ida-ida left thus damn job ages ago...*hic* Higuchi: "??? Youze want to make babies with Nakahottie?" rain: i wish! but im justa lowly errand gurl! h-he'z like...top 100 percent. i ju-ijust get stuck gettin dicked by the boss...a-an he duznt even find me good lookin...the fughin lolicon scumshit....TT_TT bartender: i think you girls had enough for tonight. why dont ya go home. get some rest. Higuchi: "Aw, come on." *eyes the Bartender* "Just one more for me and my friend?" mafioso: higuchi! the boss wants to see you. Higuchi: D: "Oh no! I'm not ready!" *grabs the bartender* "Black coffee, now!" bartender: alright! alright! jeez... Higuchi: *guzzles the black coffee, then tries to fix herself up* "H-How do I look?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *smiling* reimi: you seem to be in a good mood. Mr. Tsubaki: "Happy my family is largely okay..." =w= reimi: ah. how is everyone? Mr. Tsubaki: "Higan and Lavender are the same as usual, Sakuya...was a little passive aggressive. Naho is keeping an eye on Lilac. Shamrock...seems emo. And Otogiri is making sure I am behaving." reimi: ah..wait, what about the pink haired on...beruka? was it?? Mr. Tsubaki: "Hee hee...Belkia? He's still dating that new girl." reimi: new girl? Mr. Tsubaki: "Belkia had been interested in this girl obsessed with sugar, but then she married the Grim Reaper's son." reimi: ah. i see. i heard about that from tsukiyo. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Quite an impressive wedding..." *sighs sadly* "Weddings..." -elsewhere- ochako: thank heavens for summer vacation. *chilling out at the local pool* Aoyama: "Oui! Quite relaxing." tsuyu: *swimming along casually* keron~... Iida: *squinting slightly without his glasses* momo: *chilling on a floaty bed* Izuku: *looking around* "Wait...Where is--?" ???: CANNON BALL!!! Izuku: D: Iida: ._. "What? What is happening?" -something surfaces to the water- Denki: *surfaces* jirou: of course... -_-; ???: "Almost there..." mina: *looks up*.... woah. Mineta: *his hand is just right above Mina...* ._.;;; -POW- -HOME RUN!- jirou: *hit him with a pool noodle* Mineta: *floaties fly off...and his swimtrunks land on Izuku's head* Izuku: "...Gross." -elsewhere- Kid: *sipping a cold lemonade* stocking: *sips* yummy~ Kid: *nods* "Just sweet enough." *offers a cookie* "...When do you go back to teacher training?" stocking: this fall. Kid: *smile* "Then I want to make this summer last as long as possible." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "Anywhere you want to travel before summer ends?" -elsewhere- Relan: "Is this a good idea?" -elsewhere- himiko: *pokes her stomach* hehehe... ^^ Dabi: Q_Q mr compress: and this is why you use protection. Dabi: *glares* "I'll remember that when I'm riding that ass..." Kurogiri: "Himiko, may I help you?" -elsewhere- Dazai: "..." rain: *opens the door* Dazai: "..." *friendly smile* rain: *goes over to undo dazai's cuffs* Dazai: "Oh? What provokes this action?" rain: dont think im doing this for you. im just doing this to spite my boss. Dazai: "I'm sure it's still a little bit for me~" *winks* "Thanks." rain:......i-if you run into mr nakahara on your way out...p-please dont tell him i did this... ._. Dazai: "It'll be our little secret~" rain:...thank you. Dazai: "Hope this place is as I remember it...Any advice how to leave?" -elsewhere- Yosano: "Time to heal..." -screams can be heard- atsushi: O-O;;; Kyouka: *hiding behind doll* Kunikida: *organizing files* naomi: big brother! are you ok?! Tanizaki: "F-Fine!" *steps back* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "I'm...almost there!" *struggling* "Just a bit higher..." -elsewhere- toru: *splashing in the kiddy pool* io: ^o^ Tool: "Enjoying it, kiddos?" mana: seems like it. lin: we're home! Emine: *carrying bags from the mall* "...What is that tiny water tub?" mana: tuhl got the kiddy pool out for the kids. Emine: "...I never got to play in a 'kiddy pool.'" mana: no one's stopping you. but i recommend waiting till the kids are done... Emine: "But I have a bad deed to do..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Okay, doing laundry. Get your baskets out here." -and so- Shamrock: *puts a basket in--and pulls out a military jacket* "???" Sakuya: "Yo, don't get bleach on that." Shamrock: *pulls out a Hello Kitty tank top* naho: ^^ Shamrock: *pulls out leggings* himawari: thank you..... Shamrock: "Um...Yes, of course." *smiles--as he then pulls out scarves...tied to scarves...tied to a pair of panties* "???" Belkia: "Hey! Don't get that in my magic scarves!" naho:....those arent mine.... lavender: not mine... Shamrock: "???" Belkia: "..." *light bulb* ^\\\\^;; "Whoops! Sorry, gals! Um...Get those washed, I'll return them, then..." naho: gross. Shamrock: *pulls out boxers with stars all over them* tsubaki: black*star, come get your boxers! Black Star: "Oh, shit, I was wondering where those were!" *runs down in his pajama pants* tsubaki: careful you dont trip! Black Star: "Wha--?" *TRIPS* -later- Black Star: -____- tsubaki: you really should be careful... Black Star: "So embarrassing...Tripping over my pajama pants..." tsubaki: on the bright side, you didnt break anything... Black Star: "True...Just bruised my pride." ^^; tsubaki: ^^ *smooch* Black Star: ^\\\^ *smooch* tsubaki: ^^ Black Star: *rests hand on her cheek* "Thanks." tsubaki: *hugs* Black Star: *holds her, kisses her cheek* Black Star: *cuddle* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Thanks for joining me. It's been awhile since we've talked at the baths." kabuki: it's not a problem. Konro: *nods* "It'll be good to relax a bit after all this work...Kabuki was interested how you were." kabuki: how've you been? both of you. Konro: *sliding into the water, letting out a sigh* "Heh...Feeling my age." Benimaru: *smiles* "Better." kabuki: ah. i've been well myself. Benimaru: "What have you been up to?" -elsewhere- ox:...*sigh* well, she's doing better now... Harvar: "Hey, that's good..." ox: yeah, knock on wood. Harvar: *nods* "...You need something to eat?" ox: yeah. Harvar: "Okay..." *pulls some chicken from the fridge* "...You're a good son." ox:...*smiles* thanks.... Harvar: *nods* "Of course." *cleaning the chicken* "Want it seasoned?" ox: sure. Harvar: *pulls out the flavors* "...You know...You're..." ox: hmm? what is it? Harvar: "...You're a good person." ox:....thanks harv. Harvar: "..." *nods, continues cooking* -elsewhere- Sakuya: *in a skirt* "..." otogiri:...that's a nice look for you. Sakuya: "Shamrock got everyone's clothes mixed up..." -_-; *looks at Naho* naho: *in sakuya's hoodie*... nice and warm... lilac:.....*in a dress* naho: D8 its too cute! Sakuya: "Still works, though, Lilac." lilac:....t-thank you.... Higan: *in Belkia's suit* "???" lavender: *in higan's shirt* it wouldnt have been the first time.... tsubaki:....i think shamrock might be having a mental breakdown... Black Star: ._.; "This is the weirdest clothing swap ever..." Belkia: *in panties* "...I'm okay with this." naho: EW GROSS, BELBEL! Belkia: "..." *adjusts his panties* "I don't know whose these are, but I'm keeping them." himawari:...oh...ok.... Shamrock: *re-enters the room...in a bathrobe* "..." T_T tsubaki: feeling better? Shamrock: *shakes his head* tsubaki:...did you want to talk about it? Shamrock: *nod nod* "I just...feel useless." tsubaki:...you're doing your best. Shamrock: "...Not good enough, though. How did I give you all the wrong clothes?" tsubaki: maybe it's the stress?.... Shamrock: "How do I address stress?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, lying in grass* =w= reimi:.... ?? *notices two people in the distance* Mr. Tsubaki: *looks at Reimi* "???" *turns* "...!!!" *runs towards them, like a puppy* Shamrock: *shiny eyes, holds out his arms...* Mr. Tsubaki: *leaps...* reimi: *watches* Mr. Tsubaki: *leaps...past Shamrock, towards Tsubaki* Shamrock: D:< tsubaki: ah! *knocked over* Mr. Tsubaki: *licks her face, nuzzles against her* tsubaki: >///< !! Shamrock: X_Q *standing next to Reimi* "Hi again..." tsubaki: down boy, down! Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *licks her face once more* tsubaki: p-people are watching! jeez. >///<; Mr. Tsubaki: *looks up at the crowd...* .\\\\. *hops off her, sits in front of her like an obedient dog* tsubaki: ^^; fang-hua: he's surprisingly feral for a kitsune... Shamrock: "...May we go inside?" tsubaki: good idea... Mr. Tsubaki: *whimper, pawing at her leg to be picked up* -inside- Shamrock: *looks around* "Oh...This is...peaceful." reimi: here we are, home sweet home. tsubaki: *she smiles* Mr. Tsubaki: *back in human form, dressed in his usual attire, smiling widely* .w. "I'm so glad you are here." *looks at Shamrock* "Both of you." Shamrock: x\\\\o tsubaki: likewise. reimi: want anything to drink? Shamrock: "...Do you have any local beverage?" reimi: we have green tea, or sake if you want some. Shamrock: "...Green tea. To start." Mr. Tsubaki: "And for you, Tsubaki?" *smiles* tsubaki: the same. Mr. Tsubaki: ^^ "I'll get some green tea for us all..." Shamrock: "...Reimi? Is he happy here?" reimi: he seems to be...though some nights, i can tell he's lonely... Mr. Tsubaki: *not hearing, busy making tea* Shamrock: "..." reimi: ...shamrock. what is he like? i still feel like i dont know anything about him... Shamrock: "...He saves people. He reaches out to those hurt, thrown away by the world...He is a good man who loves others so much that he doesn't want to put them at risk." reimi:....*smiles* that's good to know.... Shamrock: "..." *glances at Tsubaki* tsubaki: ......*faking a smile* Mr. Tsubaki: *enters with tea* "Enjoy!" tsubaki: thank you for the drinks. *sips* Shamrock: *sips as well* "Hmm...Reimi, these are good green tea leaves." reimi: thanks. konro harvested them. Shamrock: "Who?" reimi: he's the company commander of the 7th brigade. Shamrock: "Oh. So, you know these brigade people rather well?" Mr. Tsubaki: "I've tended to their injuries." *smiles at Tsubaki* "I've done a lot of treatment." reimi: mmhmm. plus sister kirei and commander benimaru are together~ Shamrock: "Oh? The commander has a wife?" Mr. Tsubaki: .\\\. *glances at Tsubaki* reimi: well, technically they're dating. but who knows~ Mr. Tsubaki: "Y-Yeah...Who knows..." Shamrock: "??? Anyway...Um...Reimi, how is the sake?" -elsewhere- Victor: *opens a cabinet* "Huh. I guess we did have extra salt..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Oh, come on!" kim: what happened? Jacqueline: "The cable keeps going out..." -elsewhere- Yumi: *tense* lord death: *rubbing her shoulders* Yumi: =w= "Ahh...Right there..." lord death:... 7w7 *smooch on the earlobe* Yumi: *small groan* "Yes..." -elsewhere- ???: *approaches Marie* "Excuse me, ma'am?" marie: hmm? yes? christa: gubu? ???: "I saw this little lady dropped this..." *holds up Christa's plushie* marie: oh! thank you! christa: *hugs the doll* ???: "No problem...Well, have a good day..." *turns* marie: ... who exactly are you? christa: >8[ *throws her binkie at him* ???: "Ouch!" *laughs* "Strong arm!" marie: ^^; christa, that wasnt very nice. ???: "Quite alright." *holds out a hand* "Taishi Touma. A pleasure to meet you, Mrs.--" marie: mjolnir. and also, it's miss. Touma: "Oh. Sorry. I had thought--I mean...Heh. Pardon my assumptions..." marie: it's fine. Touma: "...Say...Are you busy?" marie: well- yumikage: hey teach! whats up! Touma: "..." *turns to look* marie: hmm? oh, yomika. i wasnt expecting you here. yumikage: eh, i was in the area. so who's this lil munchkin? christa: ^o^ marie: this is my daughter christa. yumikage: aint she adorable. hey there. christa: ^w^ Touma: "..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *sipping the sake* xw= Mr. Tsubaki: *offers some to Reimi* reimi: im good. Mr. Tsubaki: *offers some to Tsubaki* tsubaki: i really shouldnt. Mr. Tsubaki: "Just one sip? It is tasty." -elsewhere- Medusa: ._. "...My eyes..." shaula:.....dude holy shit.....this is....wow. Ponera: *hiding behind Grimoire* "No no no no--" grimoire:..... O_____O milia: *has fainted* kinuta:....my words have failed me.... pandora: what? it's just a little blood. Mad!Kid: *disheveled...bloody...* "..." Ponera: "WE NEVER AGREED TO THIS! Medusa, Shaula! Administer first aid!" Medusa: -_____- beatrice: *has the med kit out* kinuta:...oh god his guts are.....*trying not to vomit* Mad!Kid: "..." *collapses* "D-Do you love it, S-Stocking?" milia: EEEEW HIS BLOOD IS GETTING ON MY SHOES!! Nals: *picks up Milia* pandora: ugh, you're all such cowards. do you want me to heal him for you? Medusa: "Yes!" pandora: alright... -closing up the wounds, though the scars remain- Medusa: "...Yikes." pandora: there, good as new...more or less. Mad!Kid: *unconscious...breathing...* -elsewhere- Kid: Q~Q stocking: *hugs him* Kid: *shudders* "Just felt strange..." stocking:....hmm... Kid: "I felt cold...and like my skin was coming off..." stocking:...*rubs his back* Kid: *sighs, relaxing a bit more* "Thank you..." stocking: any time. Kid: *yawns, lies back* -elsewhere- Giovanni: *speaking on the phone* "Yes...I know." ryuuko:....*listening, keeping out of sight* Giovanni: "...You are certain? ...Very well. I will proceed." ryuuko:.....(thinking: what are you planning...?) Giovanni: *hangs up, stands to exit the room* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *tipsy* "I just realized something..." tsubaki: um....are you ok? Shamrock: "All of us, in this room...are in love with _that guy_!" *points at Mr. Tsubaki* reimi: what? oh no no no! that's not what's happening here! tsubaki: e-eh?! Mr. Tsubaki: .\\\\\. "Ts-Tsubaki, I swear! Reimi and I are just friends! Vampire and subclass--" reimi: what he said! tsubaki: i believe you. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: *sigh of relief, smiles at Tsubaki* Shamrock: "But there is only one person who recibro--recipicates--recipitates--reciprocates! And that's because Tsubaki and young master love each other!" *sniff* tsubaki: e-eh?! O-O;; Mr. Tsubaki: .w.; "...You do?" tsubaki: um...w-w-well....uh.... i-its complicated... Mr. Tsubaki: *happy smile* tsubaki: *sweats* sham, i think its time we went home now... Shamrock: X_TT *sniff* "At least I know young master has someone he really needs, to protect him, to watch over him--and to give him tiny baby young masters..." *sobs, onto Reimi's shoulder* tsubaki: shamrock. time to go home now! *drags him off.* Mr. Tsubaki: "Um...Maybe he should stay the night? Sleep this off?" -and so- tsubaki: and that's what all happened... *sighs*..... Shamrock: *snoring* Black Star: *sighs* " 'Complicated' is right..." tsubaki:.....*sighs* .....i didnt want to hurt his feelings.....but its hard. Black Star: *nods* "...I'm sorry. This isn't fair to you. You have some creepy insane stalker after you...and you're just, I don't know, trying to keep him from losing his shit?" tsubaki: ..... i guess.... Black Star: "...Tsubaki..." *hugs* tsubaki:....*sniff* thank you... Black Star: *wipes away her tear, kisses her cheek* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *eating alone at ramen shop* kabuki: ....?? oh, hello tsukiyo. Tsukiyo: *in the middle of slurping up a noodle* .\\\. *slurp* "...Yo. How's it going?" kabuki: well. just got back from the onsen. you? Tsukiyo: "Alright. Just having dinner." (" 'Onsen? =\\\\= ) kabuki: room for one more? Tsukiyo: "Sure!" *slides a bit to give him a seat* "Hungry?" -elsewhere- Yumi: *cuddle* -elsewhere- Takehisa: "I can't get this power coupler to work..." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "...You seem sad." atsushi: hmm? oh. im ok, really... -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: =w= "She loves me..." -elsewhere- Dazai: *holding sign* "Death City or Bust" -there is a car coming up- Dazai: *waves* Chuuya: *smirk* Dazai: D: Chuuya: "A beautiful view...even better than the most expensive painting!" chuuya: DAZAAAAAAI! YOUR ASS IS GRASS!! Dazai: .__. "Crap crap...I didn't know the little guy could talk." chuuya: *pulls over and steps out* look at you, hitchhiking like a damn vagabond. i should take a photo to memorialize this. Dazai: "I may be a vagabond--but at least my hat isn't stupid." chuuya: D8< at least _im_ not babbling about suicide when im at the prime of my life! Dazai: " 'Prime of my life'? Dude, I know you wear that hat to hide your bald spot." chuuya: grrr, if circumstances were different, i'd have mowed you down long ago! Dazai: "I'm sure." *eyebrow wiggle* chuuya: O-O t-t-the hell is with that look? Dazai: "Simple--the homoeroticism is so thick you could cut it with a knife!" chuuya: D8< *smirks* f-fine then! you want to fight? then let's fight! *cracks knuckles* i'll just beat that smug look right off your stupid face! Dazai: *already in front of him--with a punch to Chuuya's ribs* chuuya: oof!...hehe..oh now we're talkin! Dazai: "I know all your moves, Chuuya..." chuuya: heh- *mega punches* Dazai: *knocked down to the asphalt--then bounces off of the asphalt three times before landing* chuuya: had enough already?! come on! i know you can do better than this! Dazai: "..." (flips back up) "Huh. Not surprising, seeing as you are such a skilled hand to hand fighter." chuuya: *smirks* Dazai: "Too bad you can't kill me. I just have to dodge and take the force of your sissy punches." chuuya: *twitch and jumps at him* Dazai: *dodges* "Funny...Wonder why she let me out... chuuya: ?? Dazai: "Maybe she likes me! Or maybe she wanted to give you an errand to get you away from your HQ." chuuya: who the hell are you talking about? Dazai: "Oh, nothing~ Just needed a distraction while I tied your shoelaces together." chuuya: D8< YOU SON OF A BITCH! Dazai: *push* chuuya: !! Dazai: "Have a nice trip!" chuuya: YOU SUCK!! Dazai: "Hey, I was your partner for so long, of course I know your moves." chuuya: *growls* Dazai: "D'aw, I hurt your feelings?" chuuya: *glaaare* h-hey! HEY! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING WITH THOSE KEYS?! Dazai: "Nice wheels! Thanks!" chuuya: D8< .... at least drive me back to death city, asshole! Dazai: "...Fine. But I got a price..." chuuya: alright, what the hell do you want? Dazai: "Leave the Detective Agency alone, $50...and your hat." chuuya: i leave the agency be, give you 45, and i keep the hat! Dazai: "Deal!" -elsewhere- Relan: "Where are the towels?" -elsewhere- Shamrock: *lying in bed, sipping black coffee* "..." *groans* lavender: feeling any better? Shamrock: "Slightly...That sake just hit me hard..." lavender: no kidding... Shamrock: "..." *sigh* "I don't think he was interested in seeing me at all." lavender:...that's rough, buddy. Shamrock: "...He is devoted to her, Tsubaki." lavender: *listening* Shamrock: "When she is there, he brightens. He is happy. Content. Melancholia itself finds in her...a home. He loves her, in his own insane way." lavender: ... Shamrock: "I can't give that to him...I can be his family, I can be his servant...But I can't gain his love." *sniff* lavender: ...*pats his back* Shamrock: "...I'm sorry I embarrassed myself." lavender: hey, it's all good. Shamrock: "I just want young master to be happy...and I think that means making Tsubaki happy." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: =w= "That was one tasty meal. Thanks for the company." kabuki: it's not a problem...you seemed lonely... Tsukiyo: "...Yeah, I was. Fang-Hua is busy, Benimaru is otherwise engaged--in the 'busy' sense, not the 'wedding' sense." ^^; kabuki: ah. *nods* Tsukiyo: "...How about you? Were you lonely?" kabuki: i guess i was just wanting to do something nice for someone. *smiles* Tsukiyo: *smiles back* "Well, good deed done!" *playful soft slug at his arm* -elsewhere- Hyde: "Okay, what you want on your burger?" licht: melon. romina: steak! julian: c-can i just have a salad please? Hyde: "Salad, sure. And...Wait, melon on a burger? That's weirder than peanut butter." licht: did i fucking stutter? Hyde: -_-;;; "No, Melon Boy." licht: still tastes better than cheese. Hyde: "YOU TAKE THAT BACK!" -elsewhere- Black Star: *stretch* "I think I'm ready for sleep." tsubaki: yeah. it's been a long day. good night. -morning- Kid: *sighs* stocking: *making breakfast* Kid: *smiles* "Want some help...?" stocking: if you want, sure. ^^ Kid: *smiles* "Let me just get the salt for the eggs..." *reaches past her to grab the salt--kisses her cheek* stocking: hehe~ Kid: *helps her with the eggs, then slices up some fruit* "...Married life is great." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *inhales* "Another beautiful day~" -elsewhere- Dazai: "Approaching Death City..." chuuya: zzzzz...... Dazai: "..." *mischievious grin* chuuya: zzzzz..... Dazai: *parks the car...takes out a permanent marker* -later- Dazai: "Later!" chuuya: *face markered* .......you still suck! Dazai: "And you're without a belt!" *holds up his belt* chuuya: D8< *his pants fall, revealing heart print boxers* YOU SON OF A BITCH!! Dazai: "Peace out, Baldy!" *runs* chuuya: YOU'RE GONNA PAY FOR THIS YOU WASTE OF BANDAGES!!... *hmph*.... -elsewhere- Shamrock: *looks awful* x_-;;; "I feel gross." tsubaki: maybe a bath might help? i got some new bath salts too. Shamrock: *sniff* *nod nod* "That would be nice." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh, dear...Sprain your ankle?" -elsewhere- Hibana: *standing in a street, a Flame Being rushing at her* flame monster: *SCREEEEECH* hanako: kick its butt, mommy! Hibana: *friendly smile* "Sweetie, please stay behind the barrier!" *waves* "Mommy loves you!" *turns back to the Flame Monster, stares...and unleashes her power* -later- hanako: that was so cool! it was all 'nyooom' and you were all 'fwoooosh' that was totally wicked! Hibana: *smiles* "I do it to protect people--including you, sweetie." *picks her up* -elsewhere- Anya: *looking at wedding dresses in a magazine* "..." ao: would you like some more cake? Anya: "Hmm? Oh, sure. Thank you." *accepts it* Meme: "Mmm~ So tasty!" -elsewhere- Anya: "Hmm? Oh, sure. Thank you." *accepts it* Meme: "Mmm~ So tasty!" -elsewhere- Kyoka: "...Am I now the maid?" -elsewhere- Shamrock: x\\\\= "So relaxing..." naho: *setting up the bamboo tree* Black Star: "STAR FESTIVAL!!!" tsubaki: *trying to make wagashi* Sakuya: "Need help, Tsu?" tsubaki: sure. *she's following a video recipe on her phone* Sakuya: *slicing the fruits* "Oh, cool! Starfruit!" tsubaki: *she smiles* Sakuya: *notices Tsubaki's reaction, tries to act chill* "Um...I-I'll just mix these, then..." *internal squeeing* lavender: *helping naho set the tree up* Higan: *laying out some kimonos with stars on them* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *looks around the pool* "Not that crowded." kim: *streeeetch* remember when we cleaned this place long ago? Jacqueline: *smiles* "Right before we became partners..." *laughs* "You were really rude." kim: yeah, and you were even more of a hardass. XP Jacqueline: *small pout...then pushes her into the pool* kim: ack! see? you've improved! Jacqueline: *smiles* "You're right." *dives into the pool* -elsewhere- Konro: "You're looking well." shrine head: likewise. Konro: "I brought some fresh produce and fruit. How is everyone here?" shrine head: the sisters have been well. me, sister kanzaki, sister yanase, sister nishihori, have all been well too Konro: "I'm glad, after all that happened...And the children?" shrine head: well. by the way, how have the young twins been? Konro: *chuckles* "Rambunctious. My poor garden is going to have its plants retreat down to avoid them." ^^; -elsewhere- Wes: *playing with Mocha* mocha: mrew! Wes: "Hee hee..." *dangles the yarn* "Never had pets growing up..." soul: *nods and smiles* liz: ah... Wes: "...Guess this is making up for lost time." *pats Ghost Dog* dog: ^w^ Wes: *belly rubs Ghost Dog* "I'm glad you're here, Soul." soul: *smiles* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *checks his watch* "Where is he...?" -knocking- Kunikida: "???!!" *opens the door* atsushi: ?? dazai! Dazai: "Hello!" *hands Atsushi a belt* "Happy birthday!" atsushi:.... *blinks* my birthday was 2 months ago... Dazai: *deathly serious* "Happy _early_ birthday." *intense smile* atsushi: *sweats* um.... wait a moment WHERE EVEN WERE YOU?!?! Dazai: "The Mafia kidnapped me." atsushi: !!!! Dazai: "I escaped. How about you? What were you up to?" -the situation is explained- Dazai: "...Huh. Glad you got out." *pat pat* "I had full confidence in you!" -elsewhere- lana: ...... Bellhop: "Lana, could you check on the guests in the Penthouse?" lana: ah, right. *goes up to the top floor* .... *she can feel hands on her, she then turns.....no one there...* ......*sigh* get it together lana... ???: "Pardon me..." lana: ?? y-yes? ???: "Hi...We could use more wine in our room..." lana: ah right. any particular brand? ???: "Amontillado?" lana: ah. right away mr...? ???: "Poe." -elsewhere- Arthur: "Got the ice cream." -elsewhere- Yumi: "Any luck on the dating front?" -elsewhere- Hugh: *dusting the corners* mahiru: *folding laundry out front* tetsu: *also doing work* Kuro: *sleeping on top of laundry basket* uzuki: sure is nice to have someone around to do the outside work during the day. Hugh: "??? You mean Tetsu?" uzuki: *nods* saves us the risk of heat stroke, haha. Hugh: "True! He is truly excellent at work in heat!" Kuro: *grumbles* misono: *standing in front of the fan* ...... Hugh: "Mahiru, what else to do for cleaning?" -elsewhere- Giriko: "Picking up my daughter from child care..." daycare lady: ah right. anna, your daddy is here. anna: ^w^ Giriko: "There she is!" *picks her up* "Daddy's here!" anna: ^^ arachne: hey there sweetie... ^^ anna: ^w^ Giriko: "Were you a good girl today?" -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at groceries* kirika: i think that should be everything... Kid: *pulling a separate cart of only sweets* "...You sure?" -elsewhere- Shamrock: "...They came out well." tsubaki: *she smiles* naho: *shiny eyes* sparkly.... Black Star: *reaches for one--* -chop to the hand- Black Star: "Ow!" *holds his hand, pouts* tsubaki: you just wait until tomorrow, mister. Black Star: *pouts* " 'Kay..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *drying her hair* "Good swim." kim: yeah....man, im gonna need to get my hair cut... Jacqueline: "Really?" *passes a hand along the back* "It's long, but looks nice." kim: i know. but i prefer keeping it short...having it long...brings back some bad memories. Jacqueline: "...I'm sorry." *small smile* "You'll feel better with it short." kim:...*smiles* thanks. Jacqueline: *stretches* "I think the local salon is still open. Want to head over now?" *pulls out clothes* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *pats his belly* =w= "Good meal." -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Now that Dazai is back, we get back to work." kenji: so whats new on the agenda? Kunikida: "I want you to visit a hotel." kenji: oooh. sounds fancy. Kunikida: "You are observing only. I booked your rooms. Your covers are inside these folders..." kenji: oooooh. atsushi: *looks* Dazai: "??? I thought I would get at least an executive Suite...So, look into who is in the Penthouse? Not too difficult." atsushi: alright then... *looks at the disguise*... ummm.... Kunikida: "Problem?" atsushi: n-no! i just...wasnt expecting this. -and so- Kenji: "..." *adjusts wig* "Not really liking this. I wanted to be a brunette." atsushi: *adjusting his tie* 7///7; Dazai: "Nice look, buddy!" *pats Atsushi's behind* Kyoka: "..." *holds her doll closer* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *sitting on a swing in the park...looks up at the sky* fang-hua: hey there. Tsukiyo: "Oh, hey! Haven't seen you today, Fang-Hua. How's it going?" fang-hua: i've been busy setting up for the festival, you? Tsukiyo: ^^; "Been lazy...Sorry I didn't help with the festival prep. Still, um, 'finding myself.'" fang-hua: ah. Tsukiyo: "...Have a seat? I wanted to ask you about something..."' fang-hua: alright. *sits down* Tsukiyo: "...What do you think of Kabuki?" fang-hua: me? well, i suppose he's alright. but i dont know very much about him. Tsukiyo: "Yeah...Man of mystery, huh? I think I want to learn more about him." fang-hua: well im sure not stopping you. go right ahead. Tsukiyo: ^^ *hug* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *bows to Tsubaki* -morning- naho: *puts her paper on the tree* 'its impossible, but let me have a growth spurt this year, in one way or another!' Sakuya: *puts his paper on the tree* "Keep our family safe." lavender: *hers said 'let sham chill the fuck out, like for reals'* i used my wish on someone else, since im satisfied with what i have already. Higan: *smiles at her, as he hangs up his wish* "Booty." naho: you're gross, old man! lavender: why wish for something you can get whenever you want~? naho: eeeeeew! Black Star: "Moving on! ..." *puts up his note* "Give Tsubaki all she deserves in the world ('cause I'm already Number One!)" lilac ... [*in really small text* 'some confidence. maybe. i dunno.'] tsubaki: ['safety and peace of mind for my family'] otogiri: ['i hope the others dont do anything too reckless'] Shamrock: "..." ["Contentment"] -elsewhere- Mifune: "..." angela: ..... Mifune: "..." *pats Angela's shoulder* angela:...*nods* yuma:...*looking at the photo*....she's pretty. Mifune: "Yes...This would have been our anniversary." yuma:...oh. Mifune: "...Sorry. I am just...feeling so much right now." angela:...*hug* Mifune: *hug* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *shiny eyes* "Ooooo...Really good work on the festival this year!" fang-hua: *she smiles* Benimaru: "Yes, excellent work, Kohana." fang-hua: *sweatdrop* you arent ever going to stop calling me that, are you? Benimaru: *an actual smirk* "Afraid not." Tsukiyo: *chuckling* fang-hua: *sigh* figured as much. -.-; kirei: ^^; Konro: "Lovely outfit, Kirei." kirei: thank you. my mother sent it to me in the mail. fang-hua: it's almost hard to recognize you without your habit on. kirei: ^^; Tsukiyo: *thumbs up to Kirei* Benimaru: -\\\\\- -elsewhere- Tool: *walking with Io* "Just one step..." io: *tiny step* saki: *kneeling and clapping* good girl! you're almost there. *smiles* Tool: "You're doing great, Io!" -elsewhere- Bellhop: "Doing alright, Lana?" lana: yeah. im starting to feel a little better now. Bellhop: "That's good. So, they give you big tips at the penthouse?" lana: i havent chec- atsushi: *walking in* Bellhop: *stares at Atsushi* "Ah, hello! Welcome! May I help you?" atsushi: um. yes, we've rented out a room? *shows the papers* Bellhop: *nods* "Understood. We'll get your bags up there!" *looks at the others with Atsushi* Kenji: *pitching up his voice* "Sweetie-pumpkin, make sure to tip our new friends well!" Bellhop: .\\\\. *staring at Kenji* atsushi: um. *ahem* right of course honey~ *pays the tip* we'll be off now~! (thinking: I DONT KNOW WHAT I AM DOING HELP) Bellhop: "If you need anything, just call me, Ma'am...um, and Sir!" Kenji: *giggles and winks at Bellhop* -in their room- atsushi: *beet red* oh my god i had no idea what i was doing. Kenji: *stretches* "No kidding! I don't know how girls deal with this--" *pulls down dress, taking off bra* atsushi:...where did you even get mini sandbags? Kenji: "Ordered them." *pulls off dress completely* "Wanted to look the part." atsushi: right.... i really should have asked for romantic advice. sorry if im embarrassed you at all. Kenji: "No big problem!" *smiles* "Not much experience with romance? Just do what comes natural! Everyone's got different ways of reacting to someone they find attractive." atsushi: i guess...though to be fair, you did look nice in that dress...*slaps himself* focus atsushi! focus! remember why you are here! *jesturing with hand movements* Kenji: .\\\\. "...Thanks? That was...natural, at least." *scratches his cheek* "I wonder how the others are doing? I can imagine Dazai laughing at our interactions--" atsushi: stage 2. staff outfits! *pulls out a butler outfit....and a maid outfit.*...um... Kenji: "...Rock paper scissors?" -kenji got the maid dress- atsushi: alright, make our rounds, meet back here at 7 PM. Kenji: *salutes* "Roger!" *departs* -elsewhere- Kid: "...I wish summer could last a bit longer." stocking: yeah... Kid: *holds her hand* "We'll make the most out of it." *smiles* -elsewhere- gin: ....*outside akutagawa's room* ..... Akutagawa: "..." *groans* "So absurd." gin:..*looks around to make sure they are alone*..do you.....want to talk about it? Akutagawa: "...How did I get defeated so easily?" gin: well....they did have a bazooka. that they stole from us. -_-; Akutagawa: "Still, they should have been easy to beat, especially the Man-Tiger. I just got distracted." -elsewhere- Kunikida: *reviewing files* "I wonder..." naomi: *showing kyouka how to do candy kits* you just mix it with the little shovel like this, see? Kyoka: "...With a bigger shovel, then I could make bigger candy?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Ready for the festival?" -elsewhere- Black Star: "...Can I have the treats now?" tsubaki: yes, black*star, but remember those are for everyone, ok? Black Star: .w. "Okay, just one, then..." *takes just one, hands the tray with the rest to Tsubaki...but he still is holding onto the tray* "..." -elsewhere- mahiru: *walking home from the store* Kuro: *walking alongside him* "Did you get the ice cream?" mahiru: yeah... oh. its mikuni. Mikuni: "??? Oh, howdy there!" mahiru: enjoying the summer. Jeje: *on Mikuni's shoulders* Mikuni: "...So, is it true you're working with C3?" mahiru: well....nothing is official yet. *notices abel in a summer outfit* oh, i see you changed your doll's outfit for the summer, that's cute. Mikuni: ^^ "Thank you kindly! I wanted to give her something to deal with this awful heat." Kuro: "..." *paws at the doll* mahiru: uh- Mikuni: *pulls back Abel* *glaaaaare* Jeje: "Please don't paw at his doll. He'll get annoying." -___- -elsewhere- Asura: "..." *small smile* mikan: *holding up heibito as he teethes on someone's severed arm* Asura: "He's growing up..." -elsewhere- Patty: *stare* -elsewhere- Relan: *eyes red* "So...many...statistics..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Good festivities!" -elsewhere- Rin: *fanning* "Yo, I brought back some cold treats! ...But I forgot the mineral water." ^^; kyouko: *sighs* i got it covered. Yukio: "Really, Rin, can't you be more responsible?" Rin: *pouts* "Just for that, I won't give you an ice pop." Yukio: D: shiemi: you can have part of mine. ^^; Yukio: .\\\. "...Thank you." konekomaru: so, what ever happened to mr neuhaus? i heard he called sick for a personal reason? Shima: "Maybe he caught a cold? I just hope he didn't get bitten by a...*gulp* bug..." *shudders* adrian: maybe we should pay a visit? we can give him a fruit basket! fruit baskets are hella rad! Bon: "Worth a shot. Might figure out what's up with that guy." adrian: lets go! *walking into a supply closet* Bon: "...Did she just...?" adrian:... *pops her head out* oops. that was a closet. ahaha! seiya: -_-; you and your awful sense of direction. Shima: "Know that feeling..." Bon: -_-; "Let's just go..." -and so- Shima: "...Any doorbell?" konekomaru: *knocks* -no answer- Shima: "...Um..." *looks at a window* Shima: "Maybe look inside? Or hop in?" izumo: *squints* tch-, its too dark in there. Shima: *slides open window* -silence- konekomaru: oh man, we're gonna be in so much trouble Q-Q Shima: "You worry too much! Come on!" *helps Konekomaru up through the window* konekomaru: .... -all the lights are off, not a sign of life in the place- shiemi: *shivering* Bon: "I found a light switch..." -the light sputters then dies- izumo: EEK! Shima: Q~Q "Someone hold me..." kyouko: hold on. *looks for something in her pockets* ..there! *pulls her soul gem out as a temporary flashlight* konekomaru: somehow the red glow makes it even creepier. Bon: "Beggers can't be choosers..." *looks around* "Sweep the room..." -the living room and kitchen are cleared, as is the bathroom. all that is left is the bedroom and an extra room- Shima: *opens door to bedroom* -its an utter mess, with various papers scattered all over- Shima: "Yuck! He left in a hurry..." kyouko: ....looks like he hasnt been here for a while... *examining papers* Bon: *sees a shattered photo frame on the floor* -it appears to be a man and a young woman smiling.- Bon: "Konekomaru, is that...?" konekomaru: i think so...hard to recognize without the eyepatch... Shima: "Neuhaus has a lady friend? Weird." izumo: *squints* i think this was an older photo from before he lost his eye... Bon: "...Why did he run off...?" *looks at the walls* "Maybe he hid something--" *his hand rubs along something* "...Spiderweb?" izumo: gross. Shima: "Guess dusting wasn't on his priority list--" *feels something crawling on his neck* o_____O -SWAT- kyouko: gross.... hey yukio, you got a flashlight on ya? Shima: *holds his neck* .______. Yukio: *turns on flashlight* "What on earth--?" kyouko: ok everyone out of the bedroom! *slams the door shut* he needs to call an exterminator... Shima: *loud screaming* adrian: hey guys! look at this! you might want to have a look at this. Bon: *covering Shima's mouth* "What is it?" seiya: some files we found. im assuming this is-....was, his study... Yukio: *reviews one document* "Is he...No..." izumo: what is it? Yukio: "...He was trying...to revive the dead?" izumo: ?! Bon: "That's forbidden!" Shima: ._. "...Zombies? Really?" kyouko: isnt stein the only person who has clearance to do that? seiya: even then, it's a risky move. if the soul has moved on from the body, then all that gets brought back is a monster... Yukio: "We have to report this now!" izumo: right. Bon: *looks outside* -elsewhere- ???: *arm bleeding* "Have to find her..." mitsuba: *grumble* some birthday this turned out to be....hnn? ???: "!!!" *tries to hide away* mitsuba: hello?....i-im armed! ???: *tries to run--and collapses on the street* mitsuba: hello?... !!! holy shit, we need to get you to a hospital! ???: "N-No...hospitals..." mitsuba: ?? ???: "Hide...me..." mitsuba: ???*looking around* *No one around* -elsewhere- Gopher: o^o "...Spider...Woman..." arachne: hmm? did you say something? Gopher: "Sh-She sprayed web everywhere, attacked tiny exorcists..." arachne: but i was here this whole time... kirika: yeah, i can vouche. lord death: hmm....this is unnerving....as much as it pains me....*sigh* miss arachne, would you be willing to assist us in our search? arachne: ......if it is to clear my name, then i shall. Giriko: *glares at Lord Death* Gopher: "I-I'll help! I don't want that spider woman to web me!" -elsewhere- Sakuya: *nudges Naho* "Think you'll get your wish?" naho: i hope so. Sakuya: *hug* "Whatever happens, I'll be here." naho: *she smiles and hugs him* thank you, sakuya. Sakuya: *forehead smooch* naho: hehe~ Shamrock: *sipping tea, alone at table* "..." himawari:....*sits down next to him* Shamrock: "...Hi, Himawari. Did you wish?" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *eating a treat* "That was a great festival!" fang-hua: yeah. *she smiles* Benimaru: "Zzz..." kirei:...*smiles and tucks him in* Benimaru: =w= Konro: "D'aw..." kabuki: they'll be good parents. kirei: *small blush* maybe someday... Konro: "Heh, of course you and Beni will." Tsukiyo: "..." kabuki:...tsukiyo, did you want to watch the fireworks? Tsukiyo: "Huh? Oh, um, sure!" *smiles* -elsewhere- Yumi: [text to Marie: how's it going?] marie: [he still hasnt showed up. =3= ] Yumi: [darn. how long have you been waiting?] marie: [an hour now.] Yumi: [if you got his number, give him an earful] -someone enters- marie: ?? Mr angel: "I apologize for my lateness, Marie: I had to receive a report." marie: oh, it's fine. ^^ caliburn: 7n7 Triple A: *sits himself* "Have you ordered?" marie: not yet. Triple A: "How about a salad to start? Any wine?" -elsewhere- Kenji: *sipping a soda in a fancy glass* "Thank you~" atsushi: *still in the butler disguise* Kenji: *whispers* "See anything?" atsushi: not yet.... *spots a girl walking outside* Girl: *looking around* atsushi: *follows and bumps into a man in a lab coat* oh! sorry sir! ???: *smiles* "Quite alright. Working hard?" atsushi: yes sir! *salutes...then stops* ???: "??? Well? Back to work, yes?" atsushi: ah! right! *exits* girl:...who was that, rintarou? ‘Rintarou’: *smiles* "I think they are what we are looking for." -elsewhere- Michizo: "BWA HA HA HA! What the hell is written on your face?!" rain: ?? !!! m-mr nakahara! Chuuya: *pissed-off face* "I don't want to talk about it." *His pants drop* rain: O////////O Michizo: *giggling uncontrollably* Chuuya: "STOP LAUGHING, YOU BASTARD!" rain: ....huh? *blinks* belt! i should get you a bel- *trips* ACK! Chuuya: "??? You okay, Rain?" Michizo: *laughs louder* rain: *caught in a rope trap* TT~TT damn that little brat! Chuuya: *pulling his pants up* "Elise! What the heck?!" rain: she's not here right now...she and that bastard went out somewhere doing god knows what.. Chuuya: "Hmph." *helps Rain up* "We'll get her back later." -elsewhere- Kid: *yawn* stocking: *nuzzle* Kid: *hugs her* "Mmm~" stocking: ^^ Kid: "Love you...Mrs..." -phone rings- Kid: -_-; *yawn* *picks up the phone* voice: is young lady pheles there? Kid: "Yes? Who's calling?" voice: there's an emergency meeting at the true cross teacher's office. Kid: "!!!" *hands the phone to Stocking* "True Cross." stocking: !!! -and so- Bon: *waves her over* stocking: *taking a seat* teacher: any clue what's going on? teacher 2: i heard some of the cram students found something. teacher 3: yeah, by breaking the law! konekomaru: Q-Q;;; Shima: "I'M NOT GOING TO JAIL FOR THIS!" shura: alright everyone, chill out! jeez. no one's going to jail! teacher: alright, now miss meiling, miss fawkes, your reports? seiya: right. well, the students were discussing mr neuhaus' absence. so we decided to investigate. adrian: turns out, he flew the coop, but all his stuff was still there. Bon: "Was Neuhaus let go? Was he still a teacher here?" shura: well, his teaching license was suspended, but after that he kind of just vanished off the face of the earth. he's currently declared M.I.A. seiya: amongst our search, we discovered some things. a nest of spiders, and these. *places the files onto the desk* shura: ??.....!!! these are- Bon: "!!!" Shima: *covering his eyes* "Please, tell me it's not more spiders..." stocking:....mr okumura, these files... Yukio: "...Resurrection." -the room is abuzz with murmurs.- Yukio: "Please...Let's keep calm..." teacher 2: what are we going to do about this? Yukio: "We should first locate Neuhaus..." teacher 4: where do we even begin to start? Yukio: "His notes indicate items he needs: we start searching those sources." -the next day- Kaoru T: "Nothing here..." shura: *sigh* .....?? Yukio: *marks it off the list* "Not entirely 'nothing' here: Neuhaus's fingerprints are all over this totem." *holds it up in a baggie* shura: yeah. but these masks are givin me the heebies if you catch my drift. Yukio: "..." *counts the masks* "...How many should be here?" -elsewhere- Kid: "..." stocking: *rubbing his shoulders* Kid: *relaxes* "Thank you..." -elsewhere- Hyde: *sipping tea...out of a heavy metal mug* -elsewhere- mitsuba: *doing homework* ???: *asleep, turns over* "...Where am I?" mitsuba: easy there, you were bleeding really bad. you're in the C3 medical ward... ???: "...C3?" mitsuba: a 'neutral' group studying and hunting vampires and stuff. but why i am here is a long story. ???: "...How bad are my injuries?" mitsuba: well, we had to give you a transfusion for starters... ???: *looking at his arm* "...Amazing...You didn't know my blood type?" mitsuba: the doctors got that figured out. but that's not my business. ???: "..." *tries to get up* mitsuba: easy there, you need to regain your strength. also, our asshat of a boss wants to talk to you then. ???: " 'Boss'?" mitsuba: mr touma- Touma: "Yes?" mitsuba:....well, i'll leave you too be....*exits, glaring at touma* Touma: *smiles at ???* "Feeling better?" ???: "..." mitsuba: *listening in* Touma: *lays down a file, slides it to ???* "Surprised to see you away from True Cross, Minister." ???: "..." *takes the file...his eyes widen* mitsuba: ?! Neuhaus: "Hmph. You know who I am. You have me weakened and unable to leave. Are you here to kill me?" Touma: *smiles* "I don't eliminate resources." mitsuba:.... Neuhaus: "I will not work for you--' Touma: "Rest up. When you recover, we'll have much to discuss. I'll be able to introduce you to some...friends." mitsuba:.... (thinking: i have a bad feeling about this...) Touma: "I would hate for something to happen to you...or those close to you." *holds up a photograph of a woman* Neuhaus: "!!!" mitsuba: .... *has already left* Neuhaus: "I can't stay here! I need to get out there to make sure--" Touma: *slams the palm of his hand onto Neuhaus's chest, knocking him back into bed* Neuhaus: "URK!" Touma: *calm smile* "Rest..." *pushes harder...* *CRACK* Neuhaus: "ARG!" Touma: *smiles* "You need your sleep..." *turns on the AV drip* Neuhaus: "Y-You bas-bas-bast--" *passes out* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Hello, Kabuki." kabuki: good morning. Mr. Tsubaki: "How did the festival treat you?" kabuki: well. and yourself? Mr. Tsubaki: "I enjoyed it! Would've been nicer with certain company, but that couldn't be helped." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *yawn* himawari: zzzzz..... Shamrock: "???" ("I guess she slept in here again...") *stares at her* himawari:...*shuffling in her sleep* Shamrock: "..." *hugs her* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Spider-Kid! Spider-Kid!" *has Cartilage of Spider in his mouth--giving him eight legs and extras eyes as he crawls along the wall* mono: *SCREAMING* Shotaro: "???" Assi: *runs in* "What's wrong?! What's happening?!" mono: CHIEEEE! SHOWTARO IS BEING WEIRD AGAIN! mana: yeah, that's kind of his thing. Shotaro: *nod nod* "Animal Bone powers! Hee hee--" Assi: *bashing Shotaro with a rolled up newspaper* Shotaro: "OW! OW! OW!" -elsewhere- Giriko: "See anything?" arachne: hmm... Giriko: *looking around* "Reports were this spider-woman was hanging around here..." arachne: *looking around*.... *spider form and crawls up to one of the webs* how unusual. Giriko: "?!" arachne: this web doesnt seem to come from any sort of spider i know of...it seems almost otherworldly... Giriko: " 'Otherworldly'? Want to get this to the exorcists to study?" arachne: it would be a good idea. -elsewhere- Vulcan: *petting cats* lisa: *putting out food* Vulcan: "Hey, thanks!" lisa: *smiles* no problem Vulcan: "I mean it. It's good seeing you tending to them while I'm repairing things." lisa: *nods and heads back inside* ........ Vulcan: *picks up a cat, talks to it* "What you think? Lisa's been good to you, right?" -elsewhere- Relan: "Flame beings, vampires, now spider-people." .w.;;; "...Creepy." shinra: well it's only been one confirmed so... Relan: "One is still a lot. And that story about the Man-Tiger. I mean, what, are cat people next?" tamaki: yo. Relan: ._.;;;; "CAT PERSON." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Be careful out there. People seem on edge today." kim: i will. Jacqueline: "..." *awkward hug* kim: !!....*small hug* see you tonight? Jacqueline: *nods* "Okay." -and so- kim: *whistling* *A garbage can is knocked down* kim: ?? ???: *growl* kim: hello? *Arachnid legs appear out of the shadows* kim: ?! *It's a spider creature the size of a dog* kim: ?!?! what the hell?! Creature: *growls...* "Wiiiiiiiitch..." kim: *picking up a lead pipe* are you some remnant of arachnophobia? Creature: "Need maaaaagic to bring her back...full..." kim: like hell! Creature: *leaps at Kim, mouth opened* kim: *SWATS HER PIPE AT IT* STRIKE! Creature: *knocked back into the wall, with a loud crunch* kim: *swats until its dead*....*pant...pant*...what....just what the hell?? *All that is left is a mess of what used to be a spider creature...and Kim stepped in some of it* kim: eeeeEEEEEW!!! Bystander: "???" -elsewhere- Neuhaus: *wakes up...restrained* "!!!" mafura:...~? Neuhaus: "What the devil is this?!" mafura: so mafura-chan just has to take blood from him, mr touma? Neuhaus: "!!!" Touma: "Correct. Mafura, proceed." {dr yukimi: if a subclass is made by a servamp giving blood to a dying human...what would happen if the blood was given to a human at full health?} mafura:....*bites his arm* Neuhaus: *screams, trying to knock his arm into her face* mafura: *pulls back....snarling* *tries to bite again* Neuhaus: *reaches for anything, but he is bound* "STOP!" Touma: "Stop, Mafura. That's enough." mafura:......*backs up, still growling* Touma: "Mafura!" mafura: ..... Touma: *steadies himself, smiles to Neuhaus* "I just want to make sure she is fed..." Neuhaus: *spits in Touma's face* Touma: "..." mafura: ........ *PUNCH* mafura: *knocked to the floor, out cold* Neuhaus: "!!!" Touma: *shakes his fist, smiling at Neuhaus* "If that is what I would do to _her_, the one who bit you, for _you_ punching me, just think how much more damage I will do to those you care about...I don't want to hurt you, Preacher. I know you can withstand torture. But I also know you can't stand to see others hurt because of you...like how you hurt your wife--" Neuhaus: "Damn you! When I get out of here, there won't be enough of you left to identify the body!" Touma: "Hmm...Doubtful." *tends to his fist, bandaging it* "When she awakens, I'll proceed with the next step." mafura: *no response*.... Neuhaus: "..." *lowers his head* Touma: *smirks at Neuhaus, then stares at Mafura* -elsewhere- Higan: "..." *shudders* lavender: you like that~? Higan: *smiles, letting out a pant* "You know it~" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "!!! What happened?!" kim: giant spider. like....really big. Jacqueline: "What?! Are you okay? Are you hurt?" kim: im fine. my shoe isnt though....*shudders* so gross... Jacqueline: "...Take those off and leave them at the door--we'll...I guess give those to the DWMA as evidence? Oh, Kim--I'm sorry..." kim: hey its alright. im still breathing, arent i? Jacqueline: "..." *nods* "I just...got worried." -elsewhere- Kid: *shudders* "Terrifying. stocking: *holding him* we're still investigating the matter... Kid: *nods* "I know you are...I have confidence you will get to the bottom of this." -elsewhere- Triple A: "Thank you for meeting with me again, Marie." marie: it's no problem. i was a bit bummed when you had to head out so early. Triple A: "I do regret that. But this emergency with work got in the way. I'm sure you have had those experiences. The good news is that I am free tonight." marie: that's good to hear. ^^ Triple A: *smiles* "Excellent. Would you be interested in going out, or staying in?" christa: *throws her binkie at him* TnT Triple A: "Ouch!" *looks surprised at Christa* "???" christa: *puffing her cheeks up at him* marie: christa, that's not very nice. Triple A: "Heh...She's just...playing, I'm sure. If you did not get a babysitter, staying here is fine." *smiles* christa: bawdy! bawdy! Triple A: *small twitch* "...I could cook..." marie: if you want, that would be great! Triple A: *smiles* "I can prepare whatever you wish! Just tell me what ingredients you have." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *looking in a medical textbook* "...This is odd." *taps on a page* "Genetic similarities between spiders and humans." -elsewhere- Bon: "Damn it..." konekomaru: anything? Bon: "Nothing. I've gone through newspaper records, magic books, history books--" Shima: "Maybe you should've started with her diary." *slams the book down* "BAM!" Bon: ._.; "...I WAS GOING TO GET TO THAT!" ???: who's diary? Shima: *smiles* "That of Neuhaus's wife! You can count on me to sniff out any woman's diary!" Bon: -___- ("He has no shame.") izumo:..... HAVEYOUNORESPECTFORPRIVACY?!YOUCANTJUSTRUMMAGETHROUGHAWOMANSBELONGINGSESPECIALLYNOTADEADWOMANAND-[blah blah blah blah] -outside patchwork labs- -a female figure skulks over to the door- Stein: *recording his notes* "And that is how I figured out how to properly vivisect a live human without them realizing it--" -thud- Stein: "???" *stands and approaches the door, opening it* -a woman collapses to the floor- woman: *groans* valentine: !!! *lifting her up and getting her to a gurney* Stein: *examines the woman* "...I'm not getting a pulse." woman: *breathing faintly* Stein: "But she's breathing. It's faint. She feels cold. Get these dirty clothes off her, let's check her heart." -later- woman:....*staring out the window* Stein: "--and I want you to stay bundled up...Hey? Are you listening?" woman: *glances over at him*....right.... Stein: "..." *looks out the window* "Yes, the decor outside is disappointing. I never have time to do much with the garden, Valentine too." woman: ....... Stein: "I want to call your emergency contact. Do you have that information?" woman:...i dont know... Stein: "...Do you remember your name?" woman:.....*she shakes her head* no....i dont remember anything....just waking up in a clearing and wandering.... Stein: " 'A clearing'? Any landmarks?" woman:...none i can recall. Stein: "..." *nods* "We'll get you to recovery physically, then work on all additional recovery..." woman..... Stein: "...Valentine? Has anyone else been here?" -elsewhere- Ponera: -___-; "The noise has not stopped. Someone, stop that noise." grimoire: oi, shut up in there. Medusa: *aiming a snake at the door* "I agree--stop it, now!" shaula: yeah anyway! i cant get my beauty sleep with all that scratching! *The door is thrown open* Mad!Kid: "...I...am making...art..." shaula: yeah, i would fingerpaint on the walls to when i was younger, but i didnt use BLOOD FROM A DEAD BODY!! kinuta:...!!! *hurk* oh god... Mad!Kid: "??? What would you have me use?" Medusa: -_-; ("Shaula's fingerprint paintings still looked like trash.") shaula:....*shrugs* Medusa: *sighs* *tosses a set of paint at Mad!Kid* "I got this for my child's future art. Now you get to use it. Don't disappoint." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *smiles* "I feel a lot better." fang-hua: glad to hear. Tsukiyo: *nods* "I think I have closure regarding the Commander..." *blushes a bit* fang-hua: that's good. Tsukiyo: "..." *awkward cough* "I think I'll go out on a date." -elsewhere- Assi: "...Mono? You feeling better?" mono: y-yeah...just a bit shook up.. Assi: *nods* "Yeah. Some animals unnerve me, too." *pats her shoulder* -elsewhere- Neuhaus: "..." ("Awful...demonic...evil...") {???: *SCREAMING*} Neuhaus: "!!! What on Earth?!" -silence....perhaps it was a memory?- Neuhaus: "..." *remembers* {Neuhaus: "This isn't what was supposed to happen!"} -knocks on the door- Neuhaus: "?!" mitsuba: dinner time. Neuhaus: *glares at her* "Your glorious leader thought I was entitled to a meal?" mitsuba: listen, you need to get your strength up....i dont like what he's doing either...that guy....i get a bad vibe from him... Neuhaus: "He had that girl bite my arm. That's not a 'bad vibe': that's psycotic." mitsuba: what?! Neuhaus: "And then striking the girl! What, you didn't notice her absence? She was lying right there on the floor!" mitsuba:....i'll be right back. here's your food. Neuhaus: "Keep it. It's probably poisoned." -touma's office- mitsuba: TOUMA! I GOT A BONE TO PICK WITH YOU! Touma: *his mouth is smiling, but his eyes are angry* "If I had a quarter every time I heard that..." mitsuba: what did you make mafura do, touma? mafura: ?? *looks back from the fishtank she is staring at* Touma: "I brought her to meet with our injured minister, for assistance with providing medical relief to him." mitsuba: yeah, before you ordered her to attack him! Touma: "??? I don't understand. I had given the minister a sedative when he attacked Mafura." mitsuba: ?? Touma: "He struck her. The trauma of his injuries--and whatever he did to himself--has obviously affected his mind, leading him to hallucinate. Could you ever imagine Mafura biting someone?" mitsuba: .... mafura:....*head tilt* ?? Touma: "The poor minster is not thinking clearly. Mitsuba, I want you to keep an eye on him to make sure he is safe from himself and his own imagination." mitsuba:.....very well.... mafura:....mr touma? what was mitsuba talking about? Touma: *smiles at Mafura* "Would you like some dessert?" mafura: mafura-chan wants pudding! Touma: "Then let's get you some pudding." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form...kicking slightly in his sleep* =w= -morning- Jacqueline: *tossing in bed, talking in her sleep* "N-No..." kim: jackie? *puts a hand on her shoulder* Jacqueline: "Ah!" *turns over, panting, eyes open* "..." *sighs* "Sorry...Nightmare." kim:...hey, its gonna be ok. Jacqueline: "..." *wipes her eyes* *nods* "After yesterday...if anything happened to you..." kim: *hugs* im alright, see? Jacqueline: *nods, hugs back* "Yes...I should have been there..." *holds onto her* -elsewhere- Stein: "How's this morning starting for you?" woman:....tired.... Stein: "Can you stand?" woman: *tries to walk, but stumbles a bit* Stein: *holds her up* "You're doing better...Lean on me." woman:...t...thank you...doctor... Stein: "You're welcome. And Stein is good enough." woman:...*nods* Stein: "Just a few more steps...We can get you something to eat." woman:...right... Stein: "What do you like to eat? Meat? Vegetarian?" woman:..... Stein: "??? If nothing comes to mind, we can try different meals...Valentine is a better cook than me anyway." valentine: bad news...i might have broken the microwave.....again. aya: i got it! -aya just made rice for everyone- Stein: *stares at the broken microwave as he eats his rice* "I'm going to charge you for that, Valentine." valentine: that's fair. Stein: *watches the Woman to see whether she eats* woman:...*small nom* Stein: *smiles* "There you go." woman: ...... valentine: i've sent a report to lord death. but nothing has been found in the DWMA's database. Stein: "I guess we're waiting for any memories to return to her. For now, don't spread it around that she's here." valentine: *nods* Stein: *looks at the Woman* "Are you okay with staying here?" woman: *nods* i have nowhere else to go... Stein: "Then we'll have to adjust your living arrangements--can't have you staying in just a hospital bed." woman:...*nods* Stein: "Okay, so two of us will go out to get new housing items, and one of us will stay here with--with--...Um...What should we call you?" woman: just 'miss' is fine... Stein: *nods* "Miss." ("...Miss Tery?") valentine: wouldnt that be mrs? *points to a ring on the woman's finger* woman:...ah..then i suppose 'ma'am' will do... Stein: "Okay, ma'am." *starts writing a list* "Bed, sheets, clothes..." -elsewhere- Neuhaus: "..." *struggling to move* -elsewhere- Sakuya: "I'm done in the shower, whoever wants it." -elsewhere- Dazai: "How's it going?" atsushi: fairly well. havent found out too much yet. but we're getting close. Dazai: *nods* "Now, by 'close,' you got a name for these folks?" atsushi: i think one of them is named 'lucy'. Dazai: " 'Lucy'? Huh. What's she like?" atsushi: red hair and braids. kinda reminds me of pippi longstockings. from the books? i think? Dazai: "Keep an eye on her. See whether you can track a schedule. Also, try to give her this." *hands him a piece of paper* atsushi: what is this? *"Lovers Suicide Pact Contract"* atsushi: .________.; Dazai: "If you think she'd be up for that kind of thing, drop a hint to her." atsushi: riiiight. *sweatdrop* Dazai: "You two blending in okay? Not raising any suspicions, I hope." -elsewhere- Kid: "...She's dating whom?" stocking: triple A batteries! i have never been so disappointed in someone in my whole life! Kid: -_-; "Maybe she just has poor taste. Or poor eyesight. Or poor soul perception." stocking: we need to do something about this. i'll have a talk with her. Patty: *pops up* "Maybe he has a big--" stocking: *SCREAMS* Kid: o___O "Ego! She was going to say ego, Stocking, I'm sure!" Patty: "...'Ego' is what he calls his penis?" stocking: how fitting. since he is such a dick. Kid: "..." *high five* stocking: >u< Patty: *pulls up a dating app on her phone* "Maybe you can find someone else for Marie, too." *looks at options* "...Too old. Too young. This guy definitely was in prison for murdering a clown or something. Huh--this guy doesn't look bad OH GOD I FOUND SPIRIT'S OLD DATING PROFILE!" stocking: he should delete that-... *snerk* whats with the dude with the cowboy hat? Kid: "??? Isn't that...I swear I saw him before...Um, why is he holding dolls?" -elsewhere- misono: *JAWDROP* Lily: "...Hm. I wonder why I hadn't thought of this." misono: LILY! Lily: "I'm simply making an observation. After all, your brother may have a good idea..." -elsewhere- Tool: *asleep on the couch with Io* Yohei: *asleep on the couch with Toru* saki: our guys and our kids. chie: i know. *smiles* Emine: *holding up a balloon...and a pin* -elsewhere- Arthur: *practicing sword fighting* -elsewhere- atsushi: hey tanizaki. Tanizaki: "How's the work going? atsushi: i think we might have a lead. Tanizaki: "Great! What you need me to do?" atsushi: well-....hey....where did naomi go? Tanizaki: .~. "About that..." Tanizaki: "She's busy...serving tea." atsushi: ah. Tanizaki: *seizes Atsushi's wrist* "The guy looks skeevy..." atsushi: ?? Tanizaki: "He had this big bookcase--smelled like money." atsushi: ?? Tanizaki: *points outside--at a helicopter* atsushi: woah! Tanizaki: "Rich boy is meeting with our boss right now!" atsushi: just who is this guy? Tanizaki: "Fitzgerald...Rich American." atsushi: *opens his mouth to say something, then shuts up* -patchwork labs- woman: ...... Stein: "Got your bedsheets washed." woman:...thank you.... Stein: "You're welcome." *pulls out a cigarette and puts it in his mouth, then pulls out his lighter* woman: ??...*when she sees the flame, she freaks* AHH!!! IT HURTS! IT HURTS SO MUCH!! *screaming* Stein: "?!!" *closes lighter, turning off the flame* "What? What's wrong?" woman: *breathing hard* it burns! it burns! *crying and scratching at her arms* Stein: "!!! Valentine!" *holds the woman's arms* "Stop!" valentine: *gives her some sedative* woman: *shaking until she calms down* Stein: "..." ("We know one thing that terrifies her...A trigger...") "Come, ma'am: let's give you some rest." woman:.....*still shaking a bit* Stein: "...You'll be okay." woman:.... *touches her face near her eye*......... -the eye covered by her hair looks milky and dead- Stein: "..." ("Okay, I should have done more analysis of that earlier...") "...Is your eye irritated?" woman: i think...t-the fire....*muttering* blue flames.... Stein: "...Lie down..." woman:....*lays back down, staring at the ceiling* Stein: "...May I get you anything?" -elsewhere- stocking: ahhh.... =w= Kid: *smiles, rubs her hand lightly* stocking: thanks for the massage, hun. Kid: "Any time..." *kisses lightly along the back of her neck* "Feel a little less tense?" stocking: yeah~ Kid: *lays his hand alongside her* "...I'm glad..." *rubs lightly along her lower back* stocking: mmmm u///w///u Kid: "Stocking...You are so beautiful..." *lays both hands along her lower back, massaging lightly* stocking: *soft sigh* Kid: *massages lower...* stocking: oh~! Kid: *massages her bottom* "Amazing..." stocking: *pouts* you're so leeewd. *giggles* Kid: " 'Lewd'?" *kisses her lower back lightly* stocking: *soft moan* Kid: *small pat on her bottom, before he gropes her cheek* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: ._.; "...Why does he have a V-shaped frown?" Gopher: .^. "Why does she look like a demonic rabbit?" fang-hua + kirika: long story. Gopher: *hides behind Kirika* Tsukiyo: "??? What? Now I scare away tiny boys, too?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *sitting in the bathtub* "..." ("It's relaxing...Still...") kim: *sorting mail.....sees a letter from the du pre family......discards it* Jacqueline: *out of the tub, drying off, calls out* "Kim! Did you get the mail?" kim: yeah, it's on the kitchen table. Jacqueline: *comes out in towel, goes to the table, flips through--* "Oh, a thank-you card from Blair." *smiles...then frowns and glares at Kim* "Kim..." kim: what? Jacqueline: *eyes narrow* "You're hiding something..." *holds up stack of mail* "I don't see the electricity bill here." kim: oh. here. Jacqueline: *smiles* "Thanks. Don't think you can pull a fast one on me, okay?" kim: *she nods* -elsewhere- Black Star: "How's Mifune doing?" kyouko: according to yuma and angela, doing alright. Black Star: "Small miracles, I guess...After the festival, he seemed off." kyouko: ....this time of the year is kind of hard on him... Black Star: "..." *nods* "Sucks." kyouko: yeah.. Black Star: "...Maybe he needs a break?" kyouko: actually, he's out right now. i've been asked to look after the kids while he's out. Black Star: "Did he say where he was going?" kyouko: i think he has a mission. -elsewhere- Mifune: *walking* -footsteps- Mifune: *hides* yumikage: -rugi's covered in blood, has an ice pick, it was kind of a weird tuesday. Mifune: *watching* "!!!" hyakuya: is that right? -once they are out of sight- Mifune: *follows from a distance* -in another room- Neuhaus: *staring at the ceiling* *The window opens slightly* Neuhaus: "!!!" ???: "Not a word. A friend..." Neuhaus: "..." -later- Mifune: *whispers* "This way..." *holding up Neuhaus* Neuhaus: "..." *small grunt* -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "Quite an offer..." kirako:....*looks at fukuzawa* Fukuzawa: "And you want our permit." Fitzgerald: *nods* Fukuzawa: "I refuse." kirako: *smiles* Fukuzawa: "This permit is the soul of this agency, representing its work, its people." Fitzgerald: "..." Fukuzawa: "It can't be bought with money--" Fitzgerald: "The classic line of the impoverished person. Just remember: if the agency is its people, what is an agency without people?" kirako: ..... Fukuzawa: "Quite a rhetorical question to conclude this meeting." *stands* "Leave. Now." Fitzgerald: *smiles* "Until next time." *stands to leave* naomi:.... Fitzgerald: *departs--then looks back* "Check the papers tomorrow for a message from me. Read carefully, old sport: if I desire it, then I make it mine." -elsewhere- Touma: "?!" -elsewhere- Kid: *smooch* stocking: ^w^ ~<3<3<3<3 Kid: *hugs* "You know what feels different since marriage?" *cuddles* "My love for you only increases." stocking: yeah. i feel the same way~<3 *smooch* Kid: * kisses her hand* stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: *stares at her* "...I hope a child that is ours...would have your smile." stocking: *smiles and nuzzles* Kid: "...I hope...I am good..." stocking: you're amazing, kid. Kid: "...What if i failed as a parent?" stocking: i doubt that. Kid: "Why? I...don't have much confidence after mistakes in my family...and in myself..." stocking: because i know that even with your flaws, you're smart, loving, a true leader, compassionate... Kid: "..." *holds her* "...I don't want to fail any children we would have." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *hug* naho: ^w^ Sakuya: "Glad you are here." naho: im glad you're here too, sakkun~ Sakuya: *lifts her into his arms* naho: ah! hehe! Sakuya: *smooch* naho: *smooch* ~<3 Sakuya: *smiles, as he carries her to her room* -elsewhere- Victor: *playing Crazy Taxi* "So, the point is to run over pedestrians, right?" -elsewhere- Rin: *carrying bags of groceries* "Didn't think we'd run out of food so quickly." konekomaru: you'd be surprised... Rin: "??? What? Who's been packing on the weight? It's Bon, right? Has to be Bon." Bon: *glare* -a few days later- shinra: *wakes up screaming* Relan: "!!!" shinra: OH MY GOD! JOKER IS MY DAD! JOKER IS MY DAD! Relan: "Shinra--Shinra!" *holds his shoulders* "You're having a nightmare..." shinra: *panting*....*calms down* ju...just a nightmare....not a memory....*phew*....*hug* thanks rel... Relan: "..." *holds him* "Anytime..." *strokes his head* "Just get in a few breaths..." shinra:......*shaking* Relan: *kisses the top of his head* "It's okay...Breathe in...and out..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *curled up in bed, groaning* -elsewhere- ???: ....... ???: "...I can't breathe well through this mask." ???: then maybe you should take it off for a moment. ???: "...Fine." *removes the mask* "Not proper decorum..." ???: *making a call to giovanni* any progress on the adora burst child? Giovanni: "One is close to me. The other is getting too close to _you_." ???: how so? Giovanni: "The boy has been speaking to Vulcan." ???:....i see. Giovanni: "We cannot let some alliance form between them. We need the Burst. We need Vulcan's key." -elsewhere- Meme: "Got the pumpkin sprouts!" tsugumi: awesome! Anya: *opens plots for sprouts* "Put them here?" tsugumi: *nods* Meme: *carefully placing a sprout* "Your turn, Ao!" ao: *placing it in* Meme: "Now you, Mio!" mio: ok...here? Meme: *nods* "Then you go, Tsugumi!" tsugumi: *singing and planting* Meme: *hums along...* Anya: *sings a bit* mio: ???? Anya: *starts watering the plants, humming* -elsewhere- Neuhaus: "Where are you taking me?" shura: just into questioning. you have a lot of explaining to do regarding some things we found. Neuhaus: "I don't have time for this! We need to find her!" shura: we have people looking for her now, relax. Neuhaus: "You don't know how to find her! I do!" *tries to stand up* shura: mr neuhaus! -someone comes in- person: we...we found her. Neuhaus: "?!" person: she's....not well. Neuhaus: "...May I see her?" person:....*he nods* she's in medical. Neuhaus: *nods* "Thank you..." *starts to walk to medical* woman: .......*uneasy* why am i here? Neuhaus: "...Michelle..." michelle: *looks up*.....!!! *SCREAMING* NO!! Neuhaus: "!!! Michelle, please. It's me, your h--" michelle: *scratching at herself* IT BURNS! IT BURNS! HE-HE'S GOING TO HURT ME!! medic: ma'am, please calm down. michelle: w-who are you?! WHAT DO YOU WANT?! Neuhaus: "I am your husband! Remember me! Please!" michelle: i-...i dont....*shaking* nurse: according to reports, she has near total amnesia. Neuhaus: "...Michelle...Please..." *holds up a hand* michelle: S-STAY BACK!! *a web shoots out* ah.....AHHH!!!! Neuhaus: *smacked by web* "?!!" nurse: what the hell?! nurse 2: get lady felisia! Neuhaus: *tries to pull loose from the web* "Michelle...Don't--" -someone has arrived- Neuhaus: *looks--and sees what she's holding* "No! Don't hurt her!" felisia: im not going to harm her. im just getting rid of the mess. *cutting the web away* Neuhaus: "How are you able to cut through?" felisia: these are holy garments, sewn by the hands of an angel. or in this case, a fallen one. Neuhaus: " 'Fallen'...You're..." felisia:....*she nods* cast out of the city of arcadia for carrying the child of a demon. Neuhaus: "...!!! You are--" ???: "Contain her!" felisia: ?! *Slices at Michelle* michelle: !!! *backing into a corner* Triple A: "Abomination...Time to remove you..." Neuhaus: "!!! No!" -clang- felisia: now what do you think you're doing? Triple A: "This is not life! This is not natural! It has to be removed." michelle: w-what? *trembling* felisia: do you really think you have the right to decide her fate like this? Neuhaus: "That is Michelle! You can't--" Triple A: "That thing is not your wife!" *tries to push Felisia back* felisia: *retaliates with a kick to his stomach* Triple A: *falls back* "Umph!" felisia:...stocking's right you know. you _are_ an ass. Triple A: "_The_ ass." *pulls rug out from under her feet* felisia: !! *jumps back* Triple A: *leaps back up--* Neuhaus: *leg out--tripping Triple A* Triple A: *face-plant* Neuhaus: "Michelle--run!" michelle: ah....*frozen in fear* Triple A: "Monster!" *stabs into Neuhaus's shoulder* Neuhaus: "AAAH!" felisia: !! -a loud airhorn sounds- Triple A: "What the devil?!" shura: now that i have your attention, everyone chill the fuck out! mr neuhaus, miss michelle, we have some things we still need to ask you. Neuhaus: *bleeding from his arm* "...Hard to focus..." -later- michelle: ..... Neuhaus: "Don't you remember who I am?" michelle:....i dont...remember anything...before waking up... Neuhaus: "...I did this to you." michelle: ?? Neuhaus: "I...did not want you dead..." michelle:.... Neuhaus: "I broke that taboo...I brought you back from the flames..." michelle:.....*shuddering* the...the blue flames.... Neuhaus: "I couldn't bear to lose you..." michelle:...*whimpering* why does it hurt so much...? Neuhaus: "A spiritual fire, that burns the soul..." -elsewhere- Yumi: "...I think he should be removed from his post." felisia: you and me both. *sipping tea* i think he's letting his title go to his head. stupid bastard. some angel he is....though considering how things were in arcadia, it's accurate. Yumi: "I can only imagine..." *sighs* "This is going to kill Marie, but better than the alternative." felisia: yeah, haha. Yumi: *sighs* "I'm sorry for this, Felisia. Please, proceed as best you see." felisia: *she nods* Yumi: "And please let us know how we may help." felisia: right... on a lighter note, have stocking and kid been working hard making a baby? Yumi: "...I wish. Still no pregnancy." -elsewhere- Kid: *electric spark goes through his brain* *stares at Stocking, blushing* stocking: *humming and filing papers* Kid: "..." *holds her from behind* stocking: oh~? Kid: *kisses her cheek, then her neck* stocking: mmn~ k-kid, im trying to work~ Kid: "I'm not stopping you..." *slides his hand along her belly...and down* stocking: *shudders and sighs, still trying to get work done* Kid: *he caresses her* "Can you work while sitting at your desk?" stocking: i-i think so... Kid: *leads her to her chair, pushes her to her desk...then gets under the desk* "Shh..." stocking: *smirks* Kid: *on his knees...he lifts her skirt up...kisses her knee, coaxing her to spread her legs* stocking: *does so, still working and licking her lip* Kid: *he kisses up and down her thighs...then kisses along her panties* stocking: nnng~ Kid: *he continues kissing, before tugging her panties away and--LIIIIICK* stocking: a-ahhhH~! Kid: *continues--* Patty: "Knock knock!" stocking: O-O;;; Patty: "Hey, Stocking! How's it going?" Kid: *hidden completely under the desk...* "..." *smirk* stocking: fine, w-why do you ask? owo; Patty: "Just wanted to see how work was going? Hey, you okay? You look a little hot." Kid: *smooch* stocking: must be-ee...the summer heat. haha. ^^;;; Patty: "Yeah, it really sucks. Want to head over to the commissary, get some lemonade?" Kid: *small lick* stocking: a-after i f-finish up here, sure. ^^;;; Patty: "Great! I'll see you there!" *waves* stocking:...*phew*... *pouts* kid, you're so meeeean. >3< Kid: *sits up, looking her eye to eye* "Just a bit of fun..." *looks behind them* "And since the door is closed..." stocking: *grin* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *collapsed on the ground* fang-hua: !!! tsukiyo! are you ok?! Tsukiyo: *muffled voice* "I tripped." fang-hua:.... *cheek pull* you had me really worried there, jeez. -_-; Tsukiyo: Q~Q "Ouch! It's not like I wanted to fall!" *cheek pull* -head chop- kabuki: behave you two. fang-hua: yes sir. Tsukiyo: Q____Q "Meanie..." -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Report." atsushi: well, that rich guy that came by is the one staying at the penthouse of the hotel. Kunikida: "Hmm...To come all the way here just to shut down the Agency..." atsushi: .... Kunikida: "Are they still at that penthouse?" atsushi: yeah. so far we know mr rich guy and the redheaded girl are there. Kunikida: "Did either of them see you here at the Agency?" atsushi: i dont think so... Kunikida: "Keep an eye on them. I want all of us to--" *stops...counts the people there* "???" atsushi:....sir? Kunikida: "Where is Miyazawa?" atsushi: um.... *glances over at miyazawa, still in a dress* Miyazawa: "Hi!" Kunikida: "...Oh. I thought you were someone else. Good disguise." Miyazawa: *wide smile--then his phone vibrates* "Oh! I got another nice comment! Love the attention." atsushi: ^^; Miyazawa: "This one wants to take me out to dinner. Hot dang! Beef bowls forever!" atsushi: *whispers to kunikida* is he gonna be like this forever? i think we may have done something dumb. maybe. Kunikida: "I never do anything dumb. My decisions are sound--" Miyazawa: "Huh. I wonder what kind of restaurant a 'love hotel' has--" atsushi: uhhh... -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Hmph. I'm not short. He's short." rain: well...m-maybe drinking milk might help? Chuuya: "...Worth a shot. We got any?" rain: i think so. *hands him a carton* Chuuya: *takes it* "Bottoms up..." *sips* rain:.... .////. *phone rings* y-yu-yes? elise: whats up ya lard! rain: *cringe* oh. its you. what does he want from me now? Chuuya: "???" ("Mori again?") elise: *grins* rintarou, rain called to complain about her paycheck again! rain: D8< WHY YOU LITTLE- Mori: "Have her come in..." rain: ..... TT_TT yes sir.... Chuuya: "??? Hey...Want me to go with you?" rain: r-really? i-im sure you're very busy, being an executive and all, and i wouldnt want to trouble you.. .////.; Chuuya: "Eh, I got a few minutes. Besides, can turn it into a meeting with Mori if need be. Let's go." rain: ok.... *stiffly walking to the elevator, sweating* Chuuya: *sipping on his milk, as he pushes the button for their floor* "What'd he want?" rain: that little brat elise lied saying i was complaining about my paycheck! and he invited me up. and we all know how that goes.... TT-TT Chuuya: "...That's fucked up." rain: and whats worse is he's not even attracted to me...mostly due to....*excalibur* unsavory tastes.... Chuuya: "I'd count my blessings that he's not. Besides, not everyone can see you're fine looking." rain: y-y-you think so? .//////. Chuuya: *shrug, sips his milk* "Yeah. Not like you got a conjoined twin or something." rain: right.... .////.; *DING* Chuuya: "Well, off we go--" Mori: "Hello~" rain: *inhales and sighs* hello sir.... T___T Mori: "Why the long face?" *stares at her* rain: ...elise was lying. elise: i was nooooot! Mori: "I have to side with Elise on this one. Elise, what do we do with liars?" elise: punishment game! rain: D8 Chuuya: "???" Mori: *claps his hands* "Excellent idea! Proceed, Elise." elise: short guy you may wanna go, this is gunna get ugly. rain: D8> Chuuya: "...I worry I better be a witness to this, or else things might get more complicated..." *glares at Elise* elise:....*griiiiin* *pulls rains skirt off* HA! Chuuya: .\\\\\. rain: Q_Q NOO!! *trying to cover herself* Mori: *smiles* Chuuya: "What the fuck?!" *removing his jacket* rain: TT~TT Mori: "Is that enough, Elise?" Chuuya: *trying to hand the jacket to Rain to cover herself* elise: yeah, i made her cry. rain:.... q/////q Chuuya: "Yeah, big fucking deal--making someone cry. Really, you are such a talent. Real virtuoso." *eyeroll* elise: *pouts* Mori: *whispers to Elise* "Just wait...You can do worse to her..." *smiles at Chuuya* "Defending the young lady? Noble." *stares at Rain* rain: Q_Q Chuuya: *glares at Elise* "How about giving up the skirt now, you demented little Polly Pocket doll?" elise: *sticks tongue out at him* Chuuya: *takes a step forward* elise: *throws it at his face* woo! ten points! Chuuya: "..." Mori: *chortle* rain: .//////. Chuuya: *holds them up* "...They're ripped. Little douche witch." elise: want me to punch you in the balls, shorty? Chuuya: "Nah, you're probably too busy grabbing Mori's." elise: ? Mori: *awkward coughing fit* rain:.......*disgusted glare at mori* Mori: -_-;;;; "Just leave, now, before Elise gets really angry." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Yo, where's everyone?" lilac: yard. Black Star: "What, for a game or gardening?" *steps outside* -there is a tent set up- Black Star: "???" *approaches* naho: we got a camp set up! lavender: yep, still got it. *smiles and nods* Black Star: "...Huh. The great outdoors and all that?" *looking around* "Campfire food?" lavender: higan's got it covered. Higan: *cooking yams* -elsewhere- Kid: *sighs* stocking: *panting* Kid: "You like it?" *small squeeze* stocking: *siiiigh~* Kid: "Hee hee...This is so naughty..." *small spank* stocking: mmmn~ Kid: *thrust* stocking: *moans* Kid: *holds her close, as he picks her up and holds her against the wall* stocking: f-fuuck~ Kid: *smirks* "Careful...Not too loud..." *harder spank* stocking: *kissing him hard* Kid: *moans, as he supports her weight and thrusts into her, matching her rhythm, his tongue along hers* stocking: *grinding and kissing* Kid: *pant pant* "Oh God..." *moans, his member throbbing* stocking: ngh~ kid~ Kid: "Stocking...You're so fucking hot..." stocking: ah~ fuck me you sexy beast. Kid: *grunt* "With--ah!--pleasure..." *slaps her behind again, thrusting harder* "Gonna make you cum so fucking hard." stocking: i dare you~<3 Kid: *leans into her neck, leaving a small bite* stocking: mmmmn~ Kid: *kisses down her neck, reaching her nipple...* stocking: *shivers* Kid: *takes her nipple in his mouth, massaging her breast* -elsewhere- Chuuya: "...Why do you let him treat you like that?" rain: well, if it gives me a decent paycheck, i have no choice. TT_TT that bastard is the bane of my existence. if there wasnt one thing holding me back, i would have broken my condition long ago. Chuuya: "...And what would that one thing be?" rain: oh...um.... uhhh... ???: *howl of pain* rain: ?! Chuuya: "Shit...It came from that door." rain: *hides* O-O;;; Chuuya: "..." *approaches the door* ???: "Let me out! I said I have finished recovering!" *A shadow tendril knocks down the door* rain: eep! >.< *Akutagawa emerges from the room* Akutagawa: "..." rain: oh, its just him....that's slightly more comforting...keyword 'slightly' Akutagawa: "...Lost another skirt?" rain:...... TT~TT stupid ability of mine... Chuuya: "At least you're back on your feet. No help with the Man-Tiger--" Akutagawa: *already towering over Chuuya* Chuuya: ._.; rain: O.O; Akutagawa: "..." *pushes Chuuya with a tendril back across the floor* Chuuya: "AHHHH!" rain: m-mr nakahara!! *she runs over but slips and.....* -squish- rain: .... >//////////////<;;;; Chuuya: "???" *squeeze* .\\\\. Akutagawa: "..." rain: O////////////////////////////////////////////O Chuuya: "...I am so sorry." *tries to use gravity powers to get her off of him..but...* *rip* rain:..... Q//////////Q IYAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! Chuuya: .\\\\\\\\\\. *...something else is rising...* rain:.... O//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////O *FAINTS* Chuuya: D: Akutagawa: "...I'm going to go now." -elsewhere- Patty: *looks at the clock* "What is taking them so long?" stocking: *comes out of the room* ok, im ready. Patty: “About time! What took so long?!" stocking:....busy. very busy. Kid: *pleased smile* Patty: "Oh, hey, Kid! I didn't see you come in." stocking: he was helping me~ Kid: "Paperwork can take a long time." Patty: "??? But you take forever to organize things 'cause you're so obsessive. How was _that_ helpful, Stocking?" stocking:....you'd be surprised~ Patty: "??? O-kay..." *smiles* "Well, time to go to the commissary!" *holds up an empty wallet* "Kid's gonna have to buy!" -elsewhere- Harvar: *looking around* "..." *pulls out a 3DS...* -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Any campfire stories to tell?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: *sighs* *knocks on door* "Rain? You there?" rain: !!! *fixing her apartment up* y-yes? Chuuya: ".. I wanted to check in. May I come in?" rain: um.. s-sure! let me get the door for you. Chuuya: *he's in a jacket, standing at the door* "Okay." -the apartment isnt too large, but it does have some nice decor- Chuuya: ".. Wow. You do alright for yourself." rain: thanks. i get by. *she smiles* do you want anything to drink while you're here? Chuuya: ".. Sure. What you got?" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "Absurd." higuchi: what is? Akutagawa: "I am powerful. Yet I stand in the shadow of any weakling?" higuchi: ?? Akutagawa: "...I will show both of them that I am powerful..." *stares at Higuchi* "I want the Man-Tiger." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "??? A voicemail message?" kim: ??... its from the girl's dorms. Jacqueline: *presses play* Anya: "Get here now!" kim: ?! what's going on?! *Phone rings* Jacqueline: "???" *picks it up* Anya: "WHY DIDN'T YOU RESPOND TO MY VOICEMAIL! GET HERE BEFORE WE'RE DEAD!" kim: we're on our way!! Jacqueline: *follows Kim* -and so- -squish- kim: -_-; Jacqueline: *sigh* Anya: *hiding behind a chair* "...Is it gone?" kim: yeah, its gone. Anya: *sigh of relief* "You saved us!" TT~TT kim: -_-; it was bad enough having to kill a thousand legger for ox... Jacqueline: "I think you better pay Kim well for this..." Anya: "Oh, right!" *holds up $20* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "I think you better pay Kim well for this..." Anya: "Oh, right!" *holds up $20* -elsewhere- shura: well we got the test results back. seems her body has become home to a jorogumo. Neuhaus: *shocked* shura: it would explain the spider webbing we found. michelle:......*shaking* Neuhaus: "...What have I done?" shura:....i know you wont want to hear this, but maybe it'd be best to put her out of her misery... Neuhaus: "!!! No!" shura:....do you...need more time yet? Neuhaus: "I-I can't do that! She deserves...She deserves a life!" shura:....*nods and exits* .....damn. michelle:....sir?....am i....going to die? Neuhaus: "...I don't want you to..." michelle:...why? i barely know you... Neuhaus: "Michelle...I'm your husband." michelle:....*shaking* why cant i remember that? Neuhaus: "It-It may take time..." ("...It has to work...She can't be lost...") michelle:.....cold... Neuhaus: "..." *offers a hand* michelle:.....*slight lean*.....t-thank you... Neuhaus: "..." *holds her* "I'm here..." -elsewhere- Triple A: *holding an ice pack to his head* caliburn: are you feeling better? D8> Triple A: *removes ice pack, showing a bruise* "Fine. Just annoyed." caliburn: i cant believe that little shit hurt you like that! >n< Triple A: "Caliburn! She's just a child!" caliburn: still she hurt you! that's unacceptable. Triple A: "...Let's make an exception here. I don't want to offend Marie--" -elsewhere- Dazai: *sets out drinks* atsushi: so what's this? Dazai: "I think we could all stand to relax a bit, so I ordered a round!" atsushi:....is 18 a legal drinking age? Dazai: "It is in Canada." *pulls out a flag and slams it onto the table* "Canada!" atsushi:..... *sweatdrop* Dazai: "Come on--just a sip. You need to chill a bit." atsushi: am i gonna get in trouble? Dazai: "No, I'll make sure of that. Trust me." -later- Dazai: *giggles* atsushi: *blergh* ugh, im gonna diiiie TT-TT Dazai: "No, that's just the happy beer fairies dancing in your belly!" *sips again* "Just eat some more nachos to quiet them fairies!" atsushi: TT____TT Dazai: "??? What's wrong, buddy? Tummy problems?" -elsewhere- Rin: "Jeez..." shiemi: poor mr neuhaus.... *sniff* Yukio: "..." *pat pat* Rin: "Any word from the higher-ups?" izumo: nothing yet, just to focus on our studies. Bon: "Some of us more than others..." Rin: *sticks his tongue out* konekomaru: *looks at shima* Shima: "??? What?" *he's got a can of bugspray* izumo: the camping trip is next week, dummy. -_-; Shima: "And after dealing with the Spectacular Spider Babe, I'd like to not get bitten by more bugs! Who knows what the outdoors could have?!" -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Thanks again for the drink." rain: n-no problem. .///. Chuuya: "...Hey. I know things are rough. But you don't have to shoulder these burdens alone." rain: ....t-thank you, mr nakahara... Chuuya: "...Chuuya's fine too, Rain." *pats her hand* rain:.....o-o-ok.... ./////////. Chuuya: "..." *cough* "I also wanted to apologize for a lot that happened before..." rain: i-i-its fine! really! Chuuya: "But between you getting abused by that pedo-freak and..." *blushes* "...the rest...I wanted to apologize and try to make it up to you..." *opens up a bag he brought* rain: oh um..w-whats this? *screaming on the inside* Chuuya: *he pulls out what looks like a doll--but is shown to be the ripped off top of a doll's head* *smirks* "Gift #1: I sent a message to pedo-freak's little brat." rain:..... owo; Chuuya: "You like it?" rain: um....thank you...? Chuuya: *smiles* "You're welcome...There is something else I owe you." rain: oh? Chuuya: *stands* "...You shouldn't have been embarrassed by me like that, so..." *removes his jacket--and he's just in--* rain:........ *FAINTS* -THUD- rain: ow! *blinks.....she's in her room*.....oh....of course.... TT_TT *A paper is left there by her bed* rain: ?? *she reads it and smiles* *Note* "Thanks for the company--I was glad for it, and I hope you were too. Just remember: you don't have to shoulder these burdens alone. --Chuuya" rain: *blushes and wipes away a tear*.....*checks answering machine* Answering machine: *MISSED CALLED FROM _Ougai Mori_* rain:.................. *renames contact to 'that sick bastard mori'* Answering Machine: *MISSED CALLED FROM _that sick bastard Mori_* rain:...... *deletes it* *Knock knock* rain:.... *looks through the keyhole* *It's Mori* rain: *cringes and puts the door stopper up* Mori: "Hello, Doll." rain: (thinking: no, i wont let that bastard ruin my evening!) Mori: "Open. We have work to do." rain: *turns up the radio really loud to drown him out* Mori: "..." rain: *praying he leaves* Mori: "...Hmph." *turns and departs* Mori: *about to turn back--* *Phone chirp* rain: O-O; Mori: "..." *looks at his phone* "...Damn it, Nakahara. Pestering me..." rain:....*sigh of relief* -she didnt get any sleep until a little after midnight- -morning- Dazai: *collapsed in bed with a bottle* =w= atsushi: .....who's bed am i.....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! Dazai: *slaps his hand over Atsushi's face like he's hitting snooze on an alarm clock* "Five more minutes please..." atsushi: ah- mr-mr dazai! mr dazai wake up! *shaking him* Dazai: *opens his eyes, smiles* "Oh, hey, Atsushi. What're you doing?" -elsewhere- Mori: *sour mood* ???: well you seem quite bitter. Mori: *turns and looks* "I tend to be, when I see minor annoyances that impede progress." ???:.....kyouka still hasnt returned... Mori: "Another annoyance." *stands, pacing* "That Agency took her, and someone was unable to retrieve her...He failed." ???: then perhaps we shall take matters into our own hands then? Mori: "Perhaps...Who do you propose visit the Agency?" -elsewhere- Neuhaus: "..." *puts his head in his hands* michelle:.....*asleep* Neuhaus: "..." *pulls a blanket over her* michelle:....*faint smile* Neuhaus: ("She smiles like before...It can't be a demon in her...") -elsewhere- Relan: *strokes his face* "Nightmares?" shinra: yeah, just nightmares....not flashbacks...*shaking* Relan: "...This isn't healthy...You need sleep and maybe, I don't know, talk about it?" shinra:..yeah...that might help. Relan: *holds his hand* "With me? Or the Commander? Or a professional?" shinra: ....*nods* Relan: "Okay...I think there's a therapist at school?" shinra: *nods* that might help. -elsewhere- Chuuya: *whistling* -elsewhere- atsushi: the shop shouldnt be too far now. Tanizaki: *yawns, pouts* naomi: aww, are you tired big bro? Tanizaki: .______.;;;; "Um...No? Yes? Nes? Yo?" naomi: do you want to lay on me~? atsushi: O-O; Tanizaki: ._______________.;;;;; "I AM FINE AND DO NOT NEED TO LAY ON YOU!" atsushi: O-O;;; oh, seems we can cross the street now! (thinking: chibuya crossing sure is a busy place, you could get lost if you werent paying attention) Tanizaki: "Naomi--I just kind of wish you weren't so...Um, I mean, that is to say--" *looks back* -she isnt there- atsushi: huh? where did she...? -a few other people have noticed some others have gone missing- naho: lilac?! come on this isnt funny! Tanizaki: "Naomi!" *runs into the crowd* atsushi: t-tanizaki wait! Tanizaki: *runs through the crowd, disappearing* atsushi: he-hey! *runs after him* *Someone is running _away_ from Atsushi, avoiding him* atsushi: *tries to follow them* tanizaki! "Tanizaki": *stops walking* atsushi: come on, its dangerous to go running out into a busy stree- "Tanizaki": *creepy smiling face with braces* "Come and play..." atsushi: !!!! y-you! you're the girl from the hote-...huh? Girl: "Fu fu fu...Welcome to Anne's room! Oh, my, so much attention..." Tanizaki: *reappears, stands before her* "...Where is she? Where is Naomi?!" atsushi: ... naho: lilac?! where are you?! person: h-hey where the hell are we?! Girl: "Oh, you're all frightened of this new place--I can understand! If it were me, my heart would leap from my chest! As for your friends..." *smirks at Tanizaki and Naho, as she points to a door with a window in it* naho: *peaks in*... !!! LILA!! lilac:..... naomi:.... atsushi:...kenji! Tanizaki: "!!!" *slamming his fist against the door* Girl: "Can't open a door without a key..." atsushi: then where is the key? Lucy: *shows the key* "To get it, you'll have to play with Anne." atsushi: that doesnt seem so hard. where's anne then? Lucy: *points behind Atsushi and Tanizaki* Tanizaki: "???" *looks behind--* o___O atsushi:....*high pitched squeak* oh. Anna: *a creepy doll towering over Atsushi and Tanizaki* Lucy: "You hide. She seeks. If you open the door with this key--" *tosses it at Atsushi* "--before Anne finds you, you win! Who else wants to join this game?" *looks at the crowd* Crowd: *screams* naho: O-O e-eh? atsushi: ok! sounds easy enough- Anne: "But no violence in here! You must not damage my toys!" *looks at the crowd* "If you're so scared, you could go into that room..." *smiles as hostages* -several people fled; the only ones who remained are atsushi, tanizaki, naho, and a man in a white coat- Tanizaki: "??? Why are you staying?" naho: my friend is trapped in there! i cant just abandon him! White Coat: *shaking* "A girl..." atsushi: ?? White Coat: "Elise...An angel..." *holds up a photo* "Have you seen her?" naho: oh! she was in the room! we'll help her out! White Coat: TT~TT "Thank you!" atsushi: tanizaki, do you think you can use your ability to help us out? Tanizaki: *nods* girl: *smiles* "Then let's begin..." Tanizaki: *holding up the key as he summons his ability--* naho: *caught* eh? White Coat: "!!!" Anne: *ROAR* atsushi: tanizaki!! naho: *SCREAMS as she's dragged into the room* Tanizaki: "?!" *grabbed* "!!!" *tossed into the room after Naho* Lucy: *singing* "Anne sees another friend..." atsushi:.... o-o;;;;; Anne: *rushes at Atsushi* atsushi: *running* nope nope nope! -he jumps up and grabs onto one of the streamers- Anne: "?!" Lucy: *shiny eyes* "An acrobat!" atsushi: (thinking: just got to get to the door...) Lucy: "Such a powerful ability...You must have had a lot of time to cultivate it..." atsushi: (thinking: DO NOT LOSE FOCUS) Lucy: "You're an orphan, too, huh?" atsushi: !!? Lucy: "I had plenty of time to improve my ability...That's what attracted the attention of the Guild." atsushi: !!! Lucy: "...And if I fail, the Guild will throw me away...You were found by the Agency, weren't you? Welcomed, weren't you?" atsushi: ..... Lucy: "...It should have been me. I should have switched places with you..." *crying* atsushi:... (thinking: i want to comfort her....but it could be a trap...) -he edges closer to the door- Lucy: "Perhaps I should make you understand...AND TRAP YOU IN THIS ROOM FOREVER!" atsushi: i made it! *pulls out the key* White Coat: "Look out!" atsushi: ?? *A ribbon wraps around Atsushi, pulling him from the door* atsushi: !!!! *claws the ribbon off* ack! Lucy: "You lose!" Anne: *rushes at him with another ribbon attack* atsushi: !!! *throws a teddy at her and hides* ....ideas doc? o-o; White Coat: "M-Me?! Um, well, gee, I don't know...Except for one piece of advice..." atsushi: i can use just about anything right now sir. White Coat: "Game theory." atsushi:... what like the youtube channel? White Coat: "No, a philosophy: when you have an opponent who has everything to lose, beat them on the spot, so thoroughly, they can't fight back." atsushi: i think that makes sense... ok, i have an idea. we double team her! White Coat: ._. "M-Me?! But I'm just a physician--" Lucy: " 'Double,' eh? Good idea..." atsushi:.....why do i keep saying words?

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 46

SUMMER BEACH TRIPS and more stuff

Sakuya: "Zzz..." naho: *snuggles* lilac: zzzz Sakuya: *holds both Naho and Lilac* "Mmm..." *yawn* naho: -w- Sakuya: "Morning..." naho: *yaaaawn* morning. Sakuya: "Hey...Time to get up, since we got some shopping to do." naho: *nods* Sakuya: "Any idea what to get for him?" *sits up in bed* naho: maybe something fancy? like cologne or something? Sakuya: "Does he even wear that stuff?" naho: i think so. *looks around* this is a personal theory but...i think he was a rich kid. Sakuya: "...So, rich kid runs off and joins the military?" naho: i dunno. maybe he was enlisted? Sakuya: "Maybe. I wonder how a rich boy deals getting tossed into the military." naho: *shrug* Sakuya: "...I think cologne can work. Maybe a card or something else too." -and so- Sakuya: *sniff sniff* "Woo! Really strong stuff..." naho: *looks*.... O_________O pricy.... Sakuya: "Eh, get something less pungent, less pricy." naho: good call. Salesperson: "Oh, hello, miss! Would you like to try this fragrance?" *sprays it at Naho* naho: unya! >.< Sakuya: *death glare* Salesperson: o___o;;; *tries to run* naho: =n= they could have asked first. Sakuya: "No kidding...Maybe if we complain to the manager, they'll knock the price down." -elsewhere- Lawless: *dancing while washing the dishes, in his boxers* romina: awooo! full moon out tonight! Lawless: "??? I'm still wearing--" romina: i know, i know. just havin' fun. julian: =///=; kranz: good morning all! *in only a bathrobe, having just gotten out of the shower* Lawless: "Oh, hey." romina: howdy! julian: good morning. Lawless: "Why the bathrobe?" kranz: just got out of the shower. it's licht's turn now. Lawless: "..." :3 romina: guil still asleep? kranz: looks like it. Lawless: *sneaks towards the bathroom...* licht: *singing* Lawless: =\\\\= ("Lovely voice...") *enters bathroom quietly...* licht: *hasnt noticed* Lawless: *slips out of his shirt and boxers...* Lawless: *pulls back the curtain and steps into the shower* licht: ?!?! Lawless: "Want to save on water? Or scrub your back?" licht:..... -too violent- Lawless: *in knots* -elsewhere- Belkia: "Hello~" ayami: *smiles* Belkia: "How's today been?" ayami: it went well. classes have been easier now... Belkia: "That's good...Enjoying the classes?" ayami:...*nod* Belkia: "What's your favorite subject?" -elsewhere- Patty: :3 liz: feeling better? Patty: *nod nod* "Looking forward to your birthday?" liz: yeah. Patty: "Year older, year wiser--" *looks at her face* "...Huh. Still look young." liz: aww. Patty: "Hee hee...Wes doing anything special for you?" liz: i think so. Patty: "Awesome..." *whispers* "Birthday sex..." liz: PATTI! >////< Patty: *eyebrow wiggle* "Maybe a nice hotel room...The king’s suite would be sweet." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *chopping vegetables* tsubaki: *also helping* Shamrock: "I think this soup will be good. It's the spices that help..." tsubaki: *nods* Shamrock: "Do you like it spicy?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "And how are our the patients doing with their chicken pox?" medic: they seem to be doing better now. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Make sure they stay hydrated. And don't let them scratch. Put the mittens on them if necessary." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *opens a closet door* "Hmm...Haven't noticed this before..." kim: oh? Jacqueline: *pulls open the door--revealing another room* "...An entire extra room?" kim: woah! Jacqueline: "...I hope this is more like 'Narnia' secret room and not 'Saw' secret room..." kim: neato. is there anything in there? Jacqueline: "Hmm...Something on the wall? Letters?" kim: ?? *examines one* if there's secretly a mold problem, im gonna gut someone. Jacqueline: "Mm...Looks like someone's name. Maybe a child wrote it on here?" kim: hmm.... *reads it* *The name is smudged, but it does say "Age 5.") kim: *examining* Jacqueline: "...Why would they hide this room?" *creeking in the floorboard* "???" -there is an old box in there- Jacqueline: "???" *opens it* -there is various old pieces of jewelry and marbles- Jacqueline: "A bracelet?" kim: cute. Jacqueline: "Maybe it was a time capsule?" kim: maybe. but for who? Jacqueline: "For the child themselves to find later, before their parents moved the family away?" kim: maybe.... -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Yu!" yu: ??? Vulcan: "Look how unhappy the toucan is!" yu: ... Toucan: *glares* Vulcan: "Did you clean his cage?!" -elsewhere- Sakuya: *struggling to wrap* >_< tsubaki: need me to help? naho: yes please. *covered in ribbon* Sakuya: "Just wanted to get something nice and simple wrapped--but nope, got to be complicated..." tsubaki: ^^; Belkia: *pops up behind Naho* "Whatcha get 'im?" naho: it's a suprise. Belkia: "...Want to know what I got him?" tsubaki: if you want to. Belkia: *pulls back his cloak to reveal...* "The Suck-O-Matic 4200 All-Purpose Vacuum Cleaner!" *confetti* naho:...wow. Sakuya: "...A vacuum? You think Sham is going to be impressed?" Belkia: "He likes cleaning, doesn't he?" naho: i guess. Belkia: "Wait until you see it in action!" *plugs it in* -later- Shamrock: "???" naho: Q_Q Shamrock: "...What did I miss?" naho: it's nothing! >n< Sakuya: -\\\\\- "J-Just don't..." Shamrock: "...Okay...Need me to clean up?" naho: we got it. Shamrock: "...Then I'll prepare something to eat..." naho:......my poor skirt...now i have to buy a new one... Q_Q Sakuya: *pat pat* "I'll get you a new one." Belkia: "You think you got problems? How do I explain these?!" *shows hickey marks on his neck* Shamrock: "...Please do not make-out with your girlfriend here..." Belkia: "IT WAS AN INANIMATE OBJECT!" Shamrock: "...That's not better." naho: T~T tsubaki: fortunatly, i was able to stop it. Belkia: "Yeah...and without damaging the cord, either." naho: 737 or losing your clothes.... Belkia: "What? Nothing any of us haven't seen--" -PUNCH- naho: D8< Belkia: *collapsed* x___x naho: MY UNDIES ARENT YOUR BUSINESS! Shamrock: o____o; Sakuya: *small laugh* naho: =n= belkia you're such a butt! Belkia: "No...that's what we got a view of..." -KICK TO THE FACE- Belkia: *flies across the room...* lavender: oh? Higan: "??? What happened, Tsubaki?" tsubaki: it's a long story. Higan: "Huh...Belkia got lucky, I guess." Belkia: x_______x -elsewhere- Kid: "I got the gift..." stocking: neat! Kid: "I hope she likes it...Now, we have to get in position..." -later- Patty: "Just this way, Sis, into this dark room..." liz: ok. Patty: "Let me just turn on the lights..." liz: ..... !!!! ???: "SURPRISE!" liz: awww.....you guys! QuQ Kid: "Happy birthday!" stocking: happy birthday! liz: *smiles as she wipes a tear away...she seems to be wearing a ring* Patty: :3 *spots the ring* stocking:....!!! OHMYGOD!! liz: ^^ Kid: "Congratulations!" Wes: -\\\\\- soul: congrats bro! Wes: "Thanks..." *smiles* stocking: *squeee* we're gonna be engagement buddies! *hugs liz* liz: ^^ Patty: *sniff* "All growing up so fast..." heather: congratulations liz! julie: ?? riley: neat. Yumi: Q~Q lord death: *SQUEEEES* Patty: "We'll have a bridal shower and everything!" -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Toru, look at the happy kappa doll!" Tool: -_-; toru: ^o^ io: papa! Tool: -\\\\\- *picks up Io* *hug* io: ^^ Shotaro: "These cousins will be the best friends! Right, Saki?" saki: seems like it. Tool: "Good to have family around you." *smiles at Toru* toru: ^w^ chie: *smiles* Tool: "And you will have to watch out for your cousin. Got it?" io: *nod* Tool: *smiles* "Good child." *pat pat* -elsewhere- Kid: "Two weddings..." stocking: *squee!* Kid: "Hee hee...That should be a set of events...We'll have to see how they schedule their wedding." stocking: *nods* Kid: "Do you think they will have their wedding before we do?" stocking: who knows. Kid: *small smirk* "I hope they don't out-do us in the wedding..." -elsewhere- mafura: ~? Touma: *putting tape down along the table in his hotel room, pulling up fingerprints...* mafura: what'cha doin~? Touma: "Collecting something we need..." mafura: what's that? Touma: "A scapegoat..." mafura: we're getting a goat? Touma: "Not quite...I have a loose end to tie up, but I don't want to take credit for it--I'll let someone else take it..." mafura:.....~? Touma: "Now, if you excuse me, I have to eliminate a problem..." mafura: okaaaay. Touma: *exits, looking at his phone, texting an executive* [meet me at the lounge] -in the lounge- lana: *phew* what a day... *Someone is seated in a chair, their back to Lana* lana: just a few minutes till the end of my shift... *The person is not moving in the chair...it looks like she spilled her wine on the floor, which has pooled* lana: *sighs and goes to clean it up* *That's not wine...* lana:..... *eyes widen as she screams* *The executive has a gunshot wound to her temple. No gun is in the room* lana: *runs to a phone to call 911* Operator: "911. What's your emer--" lana: oh my god oh my fucking god there's a dead body! Operator: "Hold on, ma'am. Where are you?" -she gives the address, but it's clear she's freaking out- *Cops arrive, examining the body* Officer #1: "Detective, we found the gun downstairs...The fingerprints--" lana: ...... Detective: *compares the fingerprints...looks and stares at Lana...* lana: ??? Detective: "Ma'am, I will need you to come with me to headquarters..." lana: o-ok...*nervous* --At the police station, Lana is left alone, handcuffed in the interrogation room-- lana: *shaking* *Officer #1 enters* Officer #1: "Your lawyer has arrived..." lana: lawye-... !!! Touma: *smiles* -a few days later- Touma: "Right this way, please. Watch your step: the stairway is dark..." lana: ... (thinking: i was proven innocent....but i have a bad feeling...) *There is a dungeon--and a hand reaches out through the bars and grabs her wrist* lana: *SCREAM* Touma: *smacks away the...Vampire? Abomination?* "Sorry. It can be a bit irritable without a meal..." Abomination: *shrieks at Lana, but looks afraid of Touma* lana: *horrified* what do you want from me? Touma: *smiles* "Subjects..." lana: ?!?! Touma: "You are personable, know people at the hotel...have features that would attract new ones to follow you here..." lana: ....you want me to be bait?! Touma: "Hmm...Crude, but accurate." lana:...you're insane... Touma: *smiles* "Many mistake genius for madness..." *the palm of his hand approaches slowly to caress her face* lana: *backing away* g-get the hell away from me! Touma: *snatches her wrist* "You either get me what I want--or I take what I want. Perhaps you'd rather be its next meal--" *shoves her towards the Abomination's cell...bones litter the floor...human bones* lana: *crying out of fear* no! Abomination: *shrieks, leaping at her* Touma: "What will be your choice, Lana?" lana: please dont kill me! Touma: "You will do as I say?" lana: *tearful* *nods* Touma: *smiles* "Good...And I know the target to start with." *points to the Abomination* "The more it consumes, the stronger it becomes. But humans only get it so far...Tell me, there is a wedding coming up, isn't there? An important one?" -elsewhere- Kid: *sneezes* stocking: you ok? Kid: *sniff* "Yes. Sorry. I guess someone was talking about me." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Have you recovered from your chicken pox?" hinata: *nod* kirei: that's good. ^^ Benimaru: "Excellent. Just glad no one else around here hasn’t had--" Tsukiyo: *scratching* Benimaru: "...Of course." -elsewhere- Belkia: *giggles* otogiri: do i want to know? Belkia: "Maaaaaaaaybe~" *he's holding his cell phone* naho: *peeeeeeek* *His phone has a message on it...* naho: *reading* ayami: [im glad to hear that. ^^] Belkia: [yeah it's great! ^w^ ] naho: talkin to your girlfriend~? Belkia: "Y-Yeah?" o\\\\w\\\\o naho: ah. what'cha talkin about? Belkia: "A date idea..." naho: ooooooh! Owo Belkia: "Dinner, dancing, con some people out of money--" otogiri: -_-; Belkia: "I SHALL PERFORM MAGIC WITH MY LOVELY ASSISTANT!" naho: *sweatdrop* Belkia: "And she has a wonderful outfit, too--quite a cutie!" naho: i see. Belkia: "Care to help us?" *holds up sequined outfit* naho: that's way too revealing! D8< Sakuya: "...Now, hang on--" naho: O.O .....sakkun.... *cheek tug* you perv. >////< Sakuya: "Hee hee--Come on, just suggesting!" naho: 7////n////7 i couldnt wear that! *muttering* not in public anyways... Sakuya: "Maybe in private..." naho: o///o Sakuya: *small pat on the back* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *doing push-ups* shinra: *training* Akitaru: "Good work, son!" shinra: *smiles* Akitaru: "What's your max lift weight now?" shinra: i think it's- Takehisa: *scream* shinra: ?! Takehisa: "Where did they go?!" shinra: where did what go? Takehisa: *he reveals his face--and he has no glasses on, and his eyes pierce into their souls* Akitaru: o____o shinra: .__________________.;;;; do i know you? Takehisa: *panicked fast talking* "IF I DON'T HAVE MY GLASSES THEN I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING AND I RISK WALKING INT--* *BAM* Takehisa: *falls onto the floor...and a Takehisa-face-print is now in the wall* shinra: ow. Akitaru: "...I'll get ice." maki: commander! are you ok?? Takehisa: @_@ "...Why are there three of you?" maki: D8 -later- iris: i found your glasses. Takehisa: *two black eyes* "...Where were they?" iris: on your desk. Takehisa: "...Well, that's stupid of me." iris: ^^; karin: hey, dont beat yourself up over it, we make dumb mistakes like that all the time. Takehisa: -______- "...I need to get back to work--" *struggles to sit up* karin: easy there. Takehisa: "So embarrassing..." -elsewhere- Yumi: "When are you touring the potential reception halls? I was hoping to go with you." stocking: possibly this weekend. Yumi: *smiles* "So exciting!" stocking: *squeee!* Patty: "Bridal shower, too! And bachelorette parties!" liz: *smiles* hard to believe. it feels like just yesterday we started school...and here we all are now....almost. Yumi: "Just a bit more time..." *sniff* "So grown up..." -elsewhere- Akaderu: *passed out on the couch* Kepuri: *reading a book* nea: *trying on some new clothes* toru: *asleep* chie: ^^ Yohei: *watching Toru, smiles* Shinoda: *sipping apple juice* mono: *tense* Assi: "Mono?" mono: !!! w-wha? Assi: "You seem tense." mono: its just....after that incident with those mafia goons... nea: now dont you worry about a thing, hun. Shinoda: "Connections with the mob should help..." nea: indeed~ Assi: "...Hope so..." mono: still... Assi: "??? What? Still worried?" mono:.... -elsewhere- Benimaru: *looking through closet* "Where are they...?" fang-hua: looking for something sir? Benimaru: "My cloak is not here..." fang-hua: your cloak? Benimaru: "It is red." fang-hua: ah. -elsewhere- Black Star: *looking through a web site* tsubaki: ?? Black Star: "What do you usually get someone for a wedding?" tsubaki: eh? hmmmm. i'm not sure. otogiri: perhaps matching towels? Black Star: "Maybe...Just have to find some that are symmetrical." otogiri: perhaps. Black Star: *pulls up some options* "These looks alright--black and white design. What do you think, Tsubaki?" tsubaki: they look great. ^^ Black Star: "Okay...Ordered! Now, for Liz and Wes..." -elsewhere- Kuro: *yawn* mahiru: *phew*.......*puts his jacket over him* Kuro: *bundles up under the jacket* =w= mahiru:... *small smile* Kuro: *slight shiver* "M-Master..." mahiru: ....... o////o uh... Kuro: "I-I'm sorry..." mahiru:..... *gives him a pillow* Kuro: *seems a bit more at ease with the pillow* =w= mahiru:....*smiles* Kuro: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, digging a hole* reimi: looking for fossils? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Sort of? I mean, I found some bones--" reimi: O_O;; Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm sure it's nothing. You know, just what random animals bury." *holds up one in his mouth, his voice a little muffled* "See? Chicken bones!" reimi: ah, i see. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "I wouldn't worry. I mean, it's not like someone would kill villagers around here--" *An arm grabs Mr. Tsubaki by the back of his neck* Mr. Tsubaki: O_____O reimi: !!! Tsukiyo: *holds up Mr. Tsubaki...* *SNIFF* "Woo! This critter smells awful! He needs a bath, Sister." reimi: ^^; Tsukiyo: "I'll dump him into the fox bucket--with cold water--" Mr. Tsubaki: O_________________O -elsewhere- Lawless: "So, your bro is getting hitched?" soul: yeah. hard to believe. licht: does he need a wedding singer? Lawless: *shiny eyes* soul: you offering? licht: yes. because....*pose* i'm an ang- soul: you're an angel, i know. licht: *glaaaare* don't interrupt me. soul: O_O; Lawless: "DO NOT INTERRUPT THE ANGEL!" *smiles* "Please, proceed, Licht~" soul: *sweatdrop* -elsewhere- Relan: *hiding in his sweater* mikami: are you feeling better now? Relan: *still hiding in his sweater, but nods* "Yes. Just want to feel warm." mikami: i'd offer to help...but i dont want to burn you. Relan: *slight shiver at that image* "I-I appreciate that!" *nervous laugh* "The sweater is enough to stay warm..." *peeks out from the top of the sweater* "H-How are you?" mikami: i've been well. ryuuko's well, but she seems worried about me....im a bit worried about me too... Relan: "...The C-C-Commander?" mikami:...*nods* Relan: "...Y-Yeah...I was thinking about that..." mikami: .... Relan: "M-Maybe we would go...somewhere else?" mikami: you mean, transfer? Relan: *nods* "It's happened before. You know that scary cat-girl?" mikami: you mean m-miss tamaki? Relan: *nods* mikami: well.... *KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK* mikami: ?? *opens the door* yes? Giovanni: "..." mikami: !! Relan: "!!!" *stands at attention* Giovanni: "Exercises. Now." ryuuko: .....*holds mikami's hand and walks with her* Relan: *shuffling behind them* Giovanni: "Let's see some progress today..." -elsewhere- Meme: "I CAN'T CATCH THE FUCKING GOLDEN STAG!!!" tsugumi: meme! language! mio: want me to help? Meme: TT_TT *nod nod* mio: you got to sneak up slowly like this, ok? *showing her* Meme: *looks over Mio's shoulder, nods* -elsewhere- Hibana: *paint in her hair, on her dress* D: soldier: she's a handful, aint she? Hibana: "I had no idea children were so small, fast, and messy..." *shiny eyes* "And lovable!" solider: they sure are. i should know, i have two younger siblings of my own. Hibana: "...Huh. I never knew that." -elsewhere- Giriko: *holding an ice pack to his eye* -____- arachne: feeling better? Giriko: "A bit...She packs a wallop." kirika: i said i was sorry! Giriko: "Don't get me wrong--I'm impressed. Just...hurts." TT_TT arachne: ^^; kirika: thanks....i know you can handle it, but that asshat priest made me apologize. 7n7; Giriko: "Eh, just kick Justin in the shin..." kirika: wise words. -elsewhere- PlushFix: .w. hina: *looks at the letter* mercenary group, eh? PlushFix: *nod nod* "Awesome!" hina: what're they offerin'? PlushFix: "Money! That's all that matters!" hina: alright. so where are these guys? PlushFix: "The gritty part of town! So badass!" *shows off his claws* saku:....seems they're part of the mafia. PlushFix: "Hee hee...They hurt a lot of people..." hina: i heard about these guys. i heard that they can fuck some shit up. PlushFix: "Then it'll be fun, right?" hina: hell yea -elsewhere- Rin: *tap tap* kyouko: ya? Rin: "I'm sorry to ask this...but about the 'Blue Night'...?" kyouko: i've heard about it before. apparently from what my dad told me, my grandad died during the incident, and he took over the family church in his place. Rin: "O-Oh...?" kyouko: yeah. but it happened before i was born so, yeah. Rin: "...Y-Yeah...J-Just curious about it since I'm...16..." kyouko: to be honest, i dont know too much about it. Rin: "..." *looking around, nervously* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *frowning* reimi: something wrong? Mr. Tsubaki: "Just don't like getting bathed when I'm in fox form...Tsukiyo is rough, too." reimi: aww. Mr. Tsubaki: "I think she left scabs too..." *pouts* "I will have to put on lotion..." reimi: want me to do that? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "I can do my arms and legs, but I need some help with my back..." reimi: can do! *salutes* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *small giggle* "You're a very energetic subclass..." reimi: im just trying to help. Mr. Tsubaki: "I appreciate it..." *lowers his yukata* -elsewhere- Arthur: *trying to pull piece in Jenga* "..." nozomi: *keeping score* Arthur: *removes it easily...smirks* "Your move." shinra: hmmmm.... *about to make his move when...* Victor: "DON'T DO IT!" shinra: ?! Victor: "You're picking the wrong piece! Pick that one!" shinra: uhhh.... Victor: "DO IT! DO IT NOW! NOW NOW NOW NOW--" shinra: alright! *pull* -tamaki got trampled- tamaki: shinraaaaaa! *demonic aura* shinra: OwO;;; Victor: *smirks* Arthur: "...Running would be a good idea." shinra: *runs* tamaki: GET BACK HERE YOU COWARD!!! Victor: *recording on his camera* "This should be good~" iris: *sweatdrop* shinra: *runs until he crashes into someone* Relan: "Owie..." shinra: r-rel!! *hug* are you ok?? Relan: T_T "That hurt..." shinra: s-sorry! here, let me help you up! tamaki: eh? relan? what brings you here? Relan: "I-I-I want to leave..." shinra: ?? tamaki: eh? Relan: "I-I'm scared what the C-Commander will do..." shinra: hey, im sure that commander oubi wont hurt you- Relan: *shakes his head* "I mean Giovanni..." shinra: oh....wait, so then you're- Relan: *nods* "I can't stay there..." shinra:....*hugs him* its ok now... Relan: *sniff, hug* shinra: .....did you want to speak with commander oubi? Relan: *nod nod* *sniff* -and so- Akitaru: *pat pat* "It's okay, Relan." Relan: *sniff* T_T tamaki: so are we transferring him here then? Relan: "If y-y-you'll have me?" shinra: can we commander? Relan: *puppy dog eyes* Akitaru: "..." *pat pat* "Sure!" shinra: thanks commander! Relan: QwQ maki: we'll start working on the transfer right away! Relan: "Th-Thank you..." *weak smile* -elsewhere- Giovanni: *finds empty bedroom* "...The fuck?" soldier: he even took the rat with him.. Giovanni: "..." *turns without a word, pulling his cape behind him* soldier:.... (thinking: i hope that kid's going to be ok...) Giovanni: *marches into his office, shutting the door behind him* ("...Another loss...") ryuuko: .... mikami: he...wont be too angry...will he? *BOOM* mikami: eep! ryuuko: !! Giovanni: "There...Now that wall is gone. It is roomier now." *rain is blowing into the room* mikami: O^O;;; ryuuko: ...... *A small bird perches on Giovanni's mask* Giovanni: "...I will kill this creature." mikami: c-commander please dont! that's mean! Giovanni: "..." *scares the bird away* "...Prepare." -elsewhere- Shima: *singing to himself* "Summertime..." konekomaru: yeah, just around the corner too. Shima: "Beaches! Girls! Bikinis! Girls! Swimming! GIRLS! GIRLS! G--" -POW- izumo: we. get. it. Shima: *collapsed* "Yeah, so did I..." T~T konekomaru: maybe with the weekend coming up, maybe we can visit the beach district? shiemi: i didnt know death city _had_ a beach district! Bon: "I heard the Grim Reaper did something to add beaches. To get water?" izumo: either that or mephisto screwing around again. *sweatdrop* Bon: "Yeah...Be careful what you say. You never know when he's listening--" -and so- Shima: .w. izumo: here we are. konekomaru: hey, isnt that... *points to a group of ladies...including stocking* Shima: "....I have died and gone to Heaven." izumo: no, but you're about to! stocking: hmm? oh, hey guys. liz: hey. Patty: "Howdy, Rooster Man!" Bon: ._. felisia: ah, small world it seems. lavender: oh my~ friends of yours~? tsubaki: sort of. Shima: *approaches Felisia* "Hello!" felisia: um...hi? ^^; stocking: you better not go perving on my mom! Shima: *gasp* "Your mom?! I could have sworn she was your sister~" stocking: ....... felisia: well, i am her mother, no doubting that. ^^; naho: .... tsubaki: ^^; Shima: "I am Shima, one of your daughter's classmates. And rest assure, I am always there to look out for all the new students~" felisia: ah, a pleasure to meet you then. *smiles* izumo: i'm izumo. and these guys are konekomaru and suguro. Bon: *waves* "Hello, ma'am. So, you all enjoying the beach?" liz: yeah. naho: yep! lavender: oh you know it~ Patty: "PARTYING! Guess why?!" izumo: the warm weather? stocking: and a joint bachelorette party for me and liz! Patty: "And that means no boys!" *stares at Bon and Shima* "..." *points at Shima* "He's barely a man. Can we bring him?" Shima: D:< stocking: no. Patty: "Well, darn. Sorry, fuck-boi--" *kicks Shima down* konekomaru: *wince* ow. naho: get wrecked! Shima: *face in the sand* "...Damn." konekomaru: did you want to get some shaved ice? Bon: "Might as well..." Shima: *muffled* "Yes." izumo: how about you guys? naho: that sounds awesome! felisia: sure. tsubaki: *nods* Patty: "Hee hee! Yes!" -and so- naho: *nom* mmm~ tastes yummy<3 Patty: *bites into hers--* "GAH! BRAIN FREEZE!" liz: careful there. Patty: =3= "Hurts..." -elsewhere- Kid: *looking around* soul: you alright? Kid: *nods* "Just determining how to preoccupy myself." soul: maybe watching a movie or playing games? Black Star: "Games!" kilik: sounds good! Kid: "Excellent! We can play Chinese checkers! No, wait...That's not symmetrical..." kilik: *sweatdrop* soul: or we could play mario party or something. Black Star: "...Yeah, that's better. Or else Kid would take forever--" Kid: *pout* soul: no kidding.....*realization* ugh, that was bad. kilik: no shit. Kid: "..." *finally gets it, makes an Excalibur face* kirika: boooo, that was laaame! Black Star: "PUNISH HIM FOR HIS PUNS!" -and so- soul: was this needed?! *he's bound and stripped to his boxers* Kid: "...Perhaps we did go overboard...and the rope is not quite symmetrical." *adjusts* "Perfect!" lord death: who wants PIZZA ROLLS~?.......anyone? Black Star: "...Yes, please!" Kid: ._. -elsewhere- Relan: *eating waffles, his mouth full* shinra: how are they? Relan: TWT "So tasty..." shinra: glad you like them. ^^ tamaki: ....hey, relan? Relan: "Huh?" tamaki: listen, i know we got off on the wrong foot in the beginning...but given mutual circumstances, i'll try to be a little nicer to you. Relan: "..." *smile, holds out his hand* "Okay!" tamaki:....*small handshake* Relan: -w- "I-I appreciate this..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "So, if Chie and Saki had babies..." mana: ?? Shotaro: "Who's the next one having a kid?" mana:.....*shrugs* Shotaro: "I bet on Kepuri--" Kepuri: *flustered 10x* akaderu: 7/////7;;; Shotaro: "Or Nea--" -PUNCH- nea: ^^# *fist steaming* setsuna: O_O Shotaro: X_____X Emine: "...That's indeed a bad deed." mana: i'll get the ice. Emine: *taking photos* "Going online..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *sipping tea* kirei: good morning. hope you dont mind me stopping by. Benimaru: "Not at all." *smiles* "How are you?" kirei: i've been well. *smiles* Benimaru: "Would you like some tea? I just brewed it..." kirei: why yes, thank you. ^^ Benimaru: *pours her a cup, handing it to her--his hand softly along hers* kirei: *blush* thank you. Benimaru: *small blush* "You are welcome...How has your day been?" kirei: fairly calm....the cherry blossoms look lovely this time of year... Benimaru: "...We should make a day for a walk...to look at them." kirei: perhaps. *smiles warmly* Benimaru: "...I think...you would look nice...with a cherry blossom in your hair." kirei: oh. um... ./////. Benimaru: "...I made things awkward." kirei: i-its fine, really. ^///^ Benimaru: -\\\\- kirei:....*leans against him slightly* Benimaru: "..." *puts an arm around her* kirei: !!..... u/////u Benimaru: *lean* -elsewhere- Belkia: *counting money* -later- stocking: we're back! Kid: *smiles* "Welcome home!" stocking: *huuug* liz: we had a lot of fun today. Wes: "That's good. How was the beach?" stocking: tons of fun, we even got shaved ice! Patty: "It was yummy!" Kid: ^^ "That's great." liz: we even saw stocking's classmates from the cram school. Wes: "Cool!" Kid: "How were your classmates?" stocking: they were doing good.........*excalibur face* most of them, anyway... Kid: "??? Did someone hurt you?" stocking: no, but one of my classmates was a bit of a pain... Kid: *nods* "Should I send them a message?" stocking: if it helps, i guess. just....try not to go too overboard. ^^; Kid: *serene smile* "Do I ever?" soul: do you want an honest answer? Kid: -_-;;; Wes: *small smile* -later- Shima: o____o konekomaru: *faints* kinzou: is....is that a pigs's head on a stick? Shima: *whimpering* Bon: o____o; "...I told you not to flirt with the Grim Reaper's son's bride-to-be." Shima: "YOU SAID NO SUCH THING!" Bon: "Strongly implied." konekomaru: maybe we should write it down in sharpie? Bon: "On his forehead. Backwards." Shima: D: kinzou: *grabs him* hold still you! Shima: *trying to wiggle free* "NO!" Bon: "Konekomaru, your handwriting is cleaner than mine..." konekomaru: sorry shima. but THIS IS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD! Shima: "NoooooOOOOOooooo--" Bon: *bonks Shima's head* "Proceed." -too horrific to show- mephisto: !! did anyone else feel a cold chill or was that just me? Amaimon: *in his boxers and a t-shirt* "Maybe someone left the window open?" mephisto: i'm sure they're all closed. felisia: and it's springtime too. *in mephisto's yukata* mephisto:........... *NOSEBLEED* Amaimon: "...Should I leave?" -elsewhere- Yumi: *snuggle* lord death: U////U~<3 Yumi: *small smooch on the cheek* "You're so handsome when you blush." lord death: >////< Yumi: *smiles, as she pulls him closer* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *asleep in the junkyard* lisa:.....*picks him up and carries him to his bed* Vulcan: "Zzz..." *holding onto her by the back of her neck* lisa:....get some rest. *smiles and tucks him in* Vulcan: "M...M..." lisa:....*holds him* Vulcan: *calms down* =w= -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "You need the bathroom?" -morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: zzzzz.... Kid: "..." *smiles, hugs* stocking: mmn~ Kid: "Good morning~" stocking: morning honey~<3 Kid: "Morning, sweetie~" *smooch* stocking: mmmm~<3 Kid: "How did you sleep?" stocking: pretty good. you? Kid: *nods* "Very well." *smiles* stocking: that's good Kid: "You know what would have made my sleep better?" stocking: oh~? what? Kid: *holds her* "Having you in more of my dreams." stocking: aw, hehe~ Kid: *cuddles* "How about we shower, have breakfast, and start our day?" stocking: sounds great! Kid: *smiles, as he gets out of bed, taking off his pajama shirt* -and so- Kid: *contented sigh* "Ready to start the day!" stocking: *smiles* Patty: "Hey, you two!" *waves excitedly* liz: morning. so what did you guys want to do today? Kid: "Still so much to do for wedding preparations...When is the visit to the hotel reception area?" liz: i think this weekend. Kid: *checks the calendar to see what today is* -its friday- Patty: "I suggest we do a fun activity!" liz: such as? Patty: "I don't know...Arcade?" stocking: sounds like a plan! Kid: *smiles* "Maybe win prizes, too. Pool our tickets." liz: *nods* Patty: "Let's go! Big-ass sunglasses, here we come!" -and so- Patty: "THIS JOYSTICK ISN'T WORKING!" stocking: this game doesnt use a joystick... ^^; Patty: "...Oh. Um...I guess I can't see the screen?" stocking: ^^; Kid: "I guess you do need those glasses..." Patty: *pout* liz: aw, it's alright. (thinking: at least kid isnt making us both get glasses ^^; ) Kid: *stares at Liz* liz:...did you just read my mind? Kid: "...You need glasses." liz: *facepalm* Kid: "...Symmetry is key. As is 20/20 vision." liz: and here he goes again. -_-; stocking: you know, i bet you'd look cute in glasses, kid. Kid: o\\\\o "R-Really?" stocking: yeah. you can wear them without the lenses if you prefer. Kid: "M-Maybe?" -elsewhere- Belkia: *sipping a fruity drink in the pool* tsubaki: *phew*. cant believe it's only still may... Belkia: "I blame the weather..." -WATER GUN ATTACK- Belkia: *gargle* "Wh-What?!" D:< naho: haha! target eliminated! high five! Sakuya: "Nice!" Belkia: "...I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE!" otogiri: there's a visitor here. Belkia: "??? Friend or foe?" ayami: h-hello. *in a white sundress and sunhat, with a bag* Belkia: .\\\\. "H-H-Hi! C-C-Cute!!!" ayami: t-thank you. ./////. naho: wow, you look really nice, ayamin! ayami: !! t-thank you! >///<; Belkia: "Wh-What brings you over? I mean, aside from getting to see you?" ayami: i-i thought i'd...come visit... Belkia: "..." *smiles widely* "Want to hang out by the pool?" ayami: oh um...i-i'd like that...but i didnt bring a swimsuit. naho: you can borrow one of mine if you want. Belkia: OWO ayami: oh...a-are you sure? Belkia: *nodding* naho: yeah. we're around the same build, so it'll be fine. *takes ayami to her room* Belkia: *giddy* -and so- ayami: this is....nice. Belkia: *smiles* .\\\. "C-Comfy?" ayami: *nods* Belkia: =w= "I'm sorry we don't have a bigger pool." ayami: i-it's alright. lilac: im not....a good swimmer. Sakuya: "Well, this can be practice?" lilac: i-i guess... -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "We got ramen!" -elsewhere- Relan: "How about here?" shinra: looks good. Relan: *smiles* "Well, let's get Buttons set up..." buttons: ^o^ shinra: *smiles* Relan: *smiles* "Great...I-I appreciate all of this..." shinra: no problem. Relan: "..." *sits on his bed...slight bounce* "...Comfy." shinra: ...mind if i...sit next to you? Relan: "..." *pats seat next to him* shinra: *smiles and sits down* Relan: "I-I feel...safer here." shinra: *smiles* im glad. Relan: "..." *holds his hand* shinra: *blush* iris: *hugs them* Relan: ^\\\^ *hugs Iris* shinra: so, how's desk work for you, rel? doing alright? Relan: "Gr-Great! I didn't think my math skills were so good..." iris: see? that's good to know. you're really smart, relan. Relan: Q\\\\Q "I-I am?" iris: *nods* Relan: *sniff* "Th-That means a lot. I hope I can do well..." shinra: i'm sure you will. Relan: "..." *hugs both of them* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Do you see the pool floaties anywhere?" gabriella: for anything in particular? Hibana: "I was hoping to teach our little cutie how to swim~" gabriella: oh! right! Hibana: "Sweetie! You got your swimsuit?" hanako: *nods* Hibana: "Great! The pool is upstairs." *presses button on the elevator* -elsewhere- Free: *his head is stuck in a honey pot* eruka: ....do i even want to ask? Free: "I read about a bear who did this...It was funnier in the book." eruka: *sweatdrop* Free: "Can you get something to slide me out of this? I'm getting claustrophobic." -elsewhere- Gopher: *stuck on a tree branch* kirika: hold on, i got ya. *slashes the branch* *nice catch!* Gopher: *blushing, covering his face* "Th-Thank you, my hero..." kirika: no prob....mind explaining how you got up there? Gopher: "...A dog chased after me..." kirika: how big was it? Gopher: "Huge! Ferocious! With big teeth! Rabid! With a loud bark and--" *spots it behind Kirika* "EEP!" *leaps into her arms* kirika: *turns* *A small Chihuahua is there* kirika:....... Gopher: *shivering in her arms* "Keep it away from me!" owner: chiko! there you are, jeez, dont run off like that. *puts the leash back on the dog* Gopher: Q^Q -elsewhere- Vulcan: *staring at robot puppy* "...Well? Hurry up!" -elsewhere- Touma: *reviewing his notes* natsuna: .... Touma: "Just a little more time..." -saturday, at the hotel- lana: here to see the reception hall? Yumi: *holding Shiori* "Yes." *smiles* soul: i'm just here as a witness, i guess. Kid: "What is the occupancy of the reception hall? 88? 888? 8888? lana: .... *sweatdrop* stocking: ^^; lana:....aaaanyway, let's get started then. shiori: gu! Yumi: "Good, right, Shiori? Look at the chandelier!" shiori: *shiny eyes* Kid: "Impressive! And the carpeting--the lighting!" stocking: *smiles* soul:......*feeling of unease* Kid: "..." *shivers* lord death: ....!!! TAKE COVER! *barrier cover mode over the group* *Abominations crawl down the walls from the chandelier into the hall* lana: *SCREAMING* stocking: what the heck?! soul: *scythe arm* Kid: "!!! Liz! Patt--" *Abomination leaps at the barrier* liz: *grabs patti and shoots at the monster* Abomination: *shrieks, slicing at the barrier--reaching through slightly...at Yumi and Shiori* lord death: oh no you DONT! soul: *slices the abomination's limb off* Abomination: *screams, clutching wound* Patty: "Woot! Souvenir limb, Sis!" soul: *continues cutting the abomination* lana: *passes out* shiori: XD Kid: "How did this happen?!" soul: at least it's dead now.... *holding the soul* .... Patty: "Oooooo...A new soul!" soul: *gulp* Kid: "...How many...?" soul: that's number 99... Kid: "...Just one more..." soul: a rogue witch....what was that thing? Yumi: *holding Shiori close* "...Anyone else find it convenient that when we happen to visit, those...monsters attack?" lord death: hmm... i'll send in the investigation team. Kid: "..." *stares at Lana* lana: *in shock* w...what....what was.... Kid: "...I don't know." -later- Stein: *examining a limb* "...Why didn't I get to make this?" clay: not sure, but it's creepy as hell. *shudders* Akane: "We still haven't found anyone else around...which leaves only a few suspects..." -elsewhere- stocking: *holding kid* Kid: *holding her as well* "Are you okay?" stocking: y-yeah...just...shaken a bit. Kid: "..." *nods* "I know...Someone was...after us." stocking: ...... Kid: *hugs her* "I won't let anything happen..." stocking: i know... Kid: "..." *cuddles* stocking: *smiles* Kid: "Hey...We're going to get married." stocking: yeah. we are. *smiles* Kid: "I can't wait to dance with you..." stocking: same here. and the wedding night~<3 Kid: ^\\\\^ "Indeed..." stocking: *nuzzles* Kid: "I think we'll need some practice..." -elsewhere- Touma: "Failure..." natsuna: sir? Touma: "...What?" natsuna: what's a failure? and what was the point of this? Touma: "Acquiring a sample. A new one..." natsuna: ?? Touma: "Something to perfect an experiment..." natsuna: and that would be? Touma: "...Would you like to see it?" natsuna: i guess? -elsewhere- Belkia: ^w^ naho: today was a good day. Sakuya: *nods* "Quite a bit..." tsubaki: *setting the beds* Black Star: "need help?" tsubaki: oh, thanks. ^^ Black Star: *gets to work* "...I'm surprised we can fit so many people here." tsubaki: *she nods*....*tearfully chuckles* Black Star: "?! Tsubaki? What's wrong?" tsubaki: n-nothing, just...laughing at the irony of it all....back then, we came to this new home to get away from him.....and now... Black Star: "...Yeah. Ironic." *looks glum* tsubaki:.....*frowns* Black Star: "...I'll get some more sheets." *turns abruptly* tsubaki:........ Black Star: *goes to closet, pulling out another set of sheets...walks back to her, not looking at her* tsubaki: ....*bites lip* Black Star: *finishes making the bed...looks at her* tsubaki: *hugs him* Black Star: "!!! Wh-What?" tsubaki: i-i'm sorry...i've been such a terrible girlfriend... Black Star: "N-No! No, you haven't!" *pulls out of the hug, holding her by her shoulders* "I-I'm sorry!" tsubaki: ..... Black Star: "...I love you, so much." tsubaki: i love you too. really... Black Star: *nods, hugs her* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: Q~Q reimi: sir? Mr. Tsubaki: "I-I just felt a wave of sadness pass over me, like none I have felt." reimi: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: *resumes fox form...leans against Reimi* "I miss her..." reimi:...did you want to visit her? Mr. Tsubaki: *nod nod* -elsewhere- Ponera: *sigh* shaula: whats up, ponpon? Ponera: "...Just lonely, I guess." milia: so boooored. i feel like we havent been doing anything. =n= Ponera: "Maybe we need something to do..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "So, with the commander spoken for, any dating prospects?" fang-hua: eh? Tsukiyo: "You know, you seeing anyone?" fang-hua: not really. to be honest, im not really looking for anyone. Tsukiyo: "...Well, just looking out for you there." -elsewhere- Arthur: "I move the Knight here..." *moves his chess piece* nozomi: hmmm... *moves her rook* Arthur: *moves his pawn* "Check." nozomi: D: karin: oh, so close. Victor: "Well, it's not like it's checkmate yet..." karin: yeah, still early game. Arthur: "I suggest you get out of the way of my pawn, then." -elsewhere- Wes: "I'm so sorry." liz: it's ok. im just glad we're all ok... Wes: *nods* "So am I..." liz:....soul's so close to being a death scythe now. Wes: "Yes...and that scares me." liz: ?? wes? Wes: "He'll be facing bigger threats..." liz: ...we arent going to be children forever, you know. Wes: *nods* "I still see him as my little brother..." liz: i understand that feeling. Wes: "I-I worry...What do Death Scythes tend to do? And without a meister for Soul..." liz: ...then again, justin doesnt have a meister either... Wes: "True...I hope he can help Soul..." liz: hopefully, he's just a little older than soul, so maybe... Wes: *nods, slight shiver* -elsewhere- Yohei: *reading to Toru* toru: *listening* Yohei: So Coraline followed the tunnel into a new world..." *points at the illustration* "Really colorful tunnel, isn't it? What color is that?" toru: papu! (purple) Yohei: *smiles* "That's right! And what color is the cat?" -elsewhere- Harvar: *slicing a watermelon* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Which movie you want?" -elsewhere- Arthur: "And tickets are...pre-ordered." tamaki: awesome! Arthur: *smiles* "I think it will be an enjoyable outing." tamaki: now we just need to get our costumes ready. Arthur: "...Like a suit of armor?" tamaki: sure? Arthur: *shiny eyes* "Yay!" -elsewhere- Kid: "Feel better?" stocking: yeah. *holds her stomach* stupid cramps. TT.TT Kid: *nods* "May I get you anything?" stocking: hot water bottle and chocolate. lots of it. Kid: *smiles* "On it." ("Thank goodness we have chocolate shipped in like natural gas...") stocking: thank you honey~<3 *He returns with the bottle--and a plate of various chocolates* stocking: i wuv you~<3 Kid: *smiles* "I love you, too." -the next day- Patty: "New day! New day!" julie: ^w^ Patty: "What you want for breakfast, Julie?" julie: waffle mountain! Patty: "No! A waffle volcano full of maple syrup!" julie: awesome! Patty: "Okay!" *puts a small chef's hat on Julie* "I'll start pouring the batter in..." -and so- stocking: *shiny eyes* woah! Patty: "Chef Patty delivers! Dig in, folks!" stocking: thanks for the meal~! Kid: "...That volcano is a little off on the left--" Patty: *glare* julie: *nom* Patty: *smiles at Julie* "Want any fruit on it?" julie: blueberries please! Patty: "On it!" *pulls out a modified water gun* "Blueberry gun away!" liz: *berry'd* ah! Patty: "Whoops! Sorry, Sis! I'm sure I can clean that out..." -elsewhere- Relan: *trying to make an omelette* "Um..." iris: need help? Relan: "Y-Yes, please. I'm not sure when to flip...or fold?" iris: ah. you need to wait for most of the liquidy stuff on top to evaporate. Relan: *watches, nods* -and so- Relan: "Is-Is it done?" iris: i think so. Relan: *picks it off the pan and onto the plate* "..." *takes the fork, takes some, bites in--WIDE-EYED ENJOYMENT* shinra: seems he's happy. *smiles* Relan: =w= "Tasty..." -elsewhere- Lawless: *poke poke* licht: *opens eye* what? Lawless: "It's morning. I'm hungry." licht: the pantry is stocked. you know where everything is. Lawless: "..." *poke poke* "Will you make me muffins?" licht: i need my beauty sleep, im not your mother. Lawless: "...You could be my daddy--" -KICK- licht: ..............im just going to pretend i never heard that. Lawless: D: -elsewhere- Vulcan: *fixing the birdfeeder* yu: i brought in some new parts, sir! Vulcan: "Good job! Get to work prepping them and filing them! We start building the new project!" yu: yes sir! Vulcan: "Now, let's see..." *he looks over his blueprints...and it looks like a giant skull...* -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Wakey-wakey..." akaderu: *yaaawn* *pulls her into a hug* Kepuri: o\\\\o "..." *returns the hug* "Tired?" akaderu: couldnt sleep. Kepuri: *pouts slightly* "I'm sorry..." *feels his forehead* "You sick?" akaderu:.....sure, lets go with that. Kepuri: "...What's wrong? Talk to me." akaderu:....night terrors. Kepuri: "..." *holds him* "You're awake now...Do you want to talk about them?" -elsewhere- Hibana: *finds a photograph...glares at it* gabriella: is something wrong? Hibana: "Just an annoyance..." *it's her and Giovanni* gabriella: oh. that guy is creepy. Hibana: *nods* "Best to keep an eye out for him..." gabriella: *nods* Hibana: "And away from our daughter..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *sorting papers* "What you think about this?" fang-hua: what are those? Tsukiyo: *taps an arrest warrant* "This guy. Seen around buildings, stealing valuables." fang-hua: hmm.. hikage: we'll whoop his ass! hinata: kick him right in the balls! Tsukiyo: "He's like six times your height!" hikage: *climbs on to hinata's shoulders* mecha-twin attack! Tsukiyo: "...'Kay." -elsewhere- tsubaki:....?? a note? *To my love* tsubaki: *opens it and reads it* *It's Masamune's handwriting* Note: "I'm so sorry..." tsubaki: ?? Note: "But I must leave, to prove I am worthy." tsubaki:....... Note: "I will return to you. Wait." tsubaki: .....*bites her lip* (thinking: brother....) Note: "With all my love to you, Oichi." tsubaki:..... *remembering what she heard during the japan trip* black*star? Black Star: *yawn* "Huh?" tsubaki: i think we have a mission. Black Star: "??? Where?" tsubaki: *false smile* consider it a personal mission. Black Star: "...Okay?" ("What is she hiding?") tsubaki: i'll explain later. Black Star: "..." *smiles, nods* "Okay! What do we need before we head out?" -elsewhere- Giovanni: *massaging his wrist* soldier: sir? Giovanni: "We will be ready soon. Did you get me the map of Vulcan's lab?" soldier: yes sir. Giovanni: *takes it, reviewing* "...We'll surround those exits...Check underground, make sure no escape route through basement." soldier: understood. Giovanni: "...I have to finish repairs. Excuse me." *still rubbing his wrist* -elsewhere- Belkia: "Toguchin! Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!" naho: *watching* Belkia: "Nothing up my sleeve--" *rips off his sleeve, before reaching into the hat...* naho: *watching and doing her homework* Belkia: "Presto!" *pulls out...Sakuya, in a bunny girl outfit* Sakuya: o\\\\\o naho:.... *NOSEBLEED* Sakuya: *trying to cover himself* "How did I even get here?!" Belkia: "It's maaaaaaaagic!" -elsewhere- Kid: "More chocolate?" stocking: with strawberries. Kid: *smiles* "Of course..." *dips a strawberry in chocolate sauce* "Say 'ah'..." stocking: ah~ Kid: *places the strawberry at the tip of her tongue* stocking: *lick* Kid: *smiles, as he lets her bite into it* stocking: *nom* Kid: "Tasty?" stocking: why yes~<3 Kid: "May I have one?" stocking: sure~ Kid: *closes his eyes, opens his mouth* stocking: here you go~ Kid: "Aaaah~" -nom~- Kid: "Mmm~" stocking: glad you like it~ Kid: *nods* "Yummy! Thank you." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "Hmm...Needs more salt." -elsewhere- Meme: *sneeze* mio: you alright? Meme: *nods* "Sorry. Just allergies." mio: ah. Meme: *takes out medicine* "Could you get me a glass of water?" mio: sure. Meme: "Thanks, sweetie!" mio:..... .////////////////////////////////////////. Meme: *sips, takes medicine* "...???" mio: awawawawawa.... @///////////@ *steam coming off her head* Meme: D: "!!!" *catches her* "Oh no! Mio! Speak to me!" mio: im goooooood to gooooo. Meme: "..." .\\\\\. "Um...Maybe you need to lie down?" mio: g-good call. Meme: *leads her to bed* "Just rest up. I'll get you a compress..." -elsewhere- Free: *scratching* eruka: *folding laundry* Free: "I think I need to put the collar on again..." eruka: good call. Free: *puts it on* "Damn fleas..." eruka: i'll get the vaccum. Free: "Okay. I think I need a bath, too." -and so- Free: *bubbles in tub* =w= "I can feel my skin and fur free of those little bastards..." eruka: *washing his hair* Free: "Thanks for doing this." eruka: well someone has to. Free: "Sorry...This is easier than when I had fleas on my own...and your fingers feel nice." eruka: 7////7 thanks...i think. Free: "Maybe I could make it up to you?" eruka: kero? Free: "Maybe I could dust off some of those hard to reach corners?" eruka:...i dont follow? .-. Free: "Well, I mean, you seem so frustrated that I thought I could relieve you by helping out. Those corners get dusty..." eruka: *pouts* w-what's that supposed to mean? >n< Free: "??? What? You were doing house-work, and you're shorter, so with my height, I could reach the dusty ceiling corners--" eruka: *sweatdrop* oh....ok then. i'd appreciate that. ._.;; Free: "...You're welcome! Well, I think I'm about done in here..." eruka:...right. (thinking: STUPID ERUKA! GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER!) Free: *stands up* eruka:... O_O *she got an eyefull* Free: "...Oh, right! You're still here. Heh. Sorry about that!" ^\\\\^ -elsewhere- Yohei: "Zzz..." toru: zzzz... chie: *smiles* Yohei: *yawn, opens his eyes* chie: hey~ Yohei: *smiles* "Hey." *kiss on her hand* "How're you?" chie: doing well. Yohei: "Sleep okay? How is Toru?" toru: zzzz..... chie: i dont know, you tell me~ Yohei: *smiles* "Sounds like he's sleeping okay..." chie: *smiles* Yohei: "I can watch him for a bit. You need to do anything?" -elsewhere- Konro: "Hmm..." *finishes watering the flowers* "Perfect!" kabuki: they look wonderful. Konro: "Thanks! I have put in a lot of work tending to them--" kabuki: ah, i see. Konro: "Yes. It would be awful if someone ran through them, damaging them--" -BOOM- hikage: WE GOT IM! Konro: D: ???: "Get off of me!" hinata: *DROPKICK on the bandit's junk* ???: *high-pitch squeal* kabuki: oh, so you're the bandit here? Bandit: *voice cracking* "I ain't admitting to nothing!" Konro: Q~Q "My...flowers..." kabuki: oh~? *calm face, scary aura* Bandit: ._.;;;; hinata: mushishishi. *creepy grin* hikage: >83 Bandit: D: *tries to crawl away* kabuki: and where do you think you're going~? *kitsune tails + mask* Bandit: "I DON'T WANT TO DIE! I'LL GIVE BACK EVERYTHING I STOLE!" kabuki: oh you'd better~ Bandit: *points* "Under the garden! I buried the loot under the garden!" Konro: Q~Q "WHY?!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: "How long will you be away, Tsubaki?" tsubaki: only a few days, if all goes well. Sakuya: "We'll keep the house as you left it." naho: and we'll make sure everything is peachy keen when you get back! Belkia: "Will you bring back souvenirs, Mommy?" tsubaki: i'll see what i can do. ^^ Black Star: "Well, let's get going..." lavender: stay safe, you two! Higan: *waves* -and so- Black Star: "...Long trip?" tsubaki:...yeah. -she explains the situation, and oichi- Black Star: "...Wow...I can see why this is important to you..." tsubaki: *she nods* since masamune is...well....part of me now, i feel i should be the one to try helping her. Black Star: *nods* "Makes sense." -elsewhere- Canadian Grocery Employee #1: "Someone ate all our frozen waffles!" gluttony: *running* -elsewhere- Relan: "Hmm...This doesn't make sense in the budget. Who filed for reimbursement for...'Neko Ninja Warriors Season 2' on DVD?" tamaki: i dont know, but i'll just confiscate it. Relan: "...O-Okay?" Takehisa: "The rest of the budget seems to be in order. Iris, please file." iris: *salutes* yes sir. Victor: "Sweet--the new test tubes arrived!" karin: awesome! Victor: "Hey, Rel, can we borrow your rat for cloning experiments--" Relan: Q______Q shinra: *glares at victor* Victor: "??? What? I touch a nerve?" shinra: *glaaaaaare* dont. touch. buttons. got it? iris: to clarify, 'buttons' is the name of the rat. Victor: *about to poke Shinra's suit button--then hears Iris* "Oooooooh. Gotcha, Sister!" -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Better?" akaderu: yeah. a lot. *smiles* Kepuri: *smiles* "I'm glad...Anything you want to do?" akaderu: not at the top of my head.... Kepuri: *pats his head* "Alright. Then how about we start this day right?" akaderu: like how? Kepuri: *rests a hand on his chest* "I think you need a shower to clean up..." akaderu: *siiigh* Kepuri: "Come on, you need to be at your best..." *lifts up his shirt...kisses his belly* "For me?" akaderu: *blush* a-alright... Kepuri: *takes off his shirt, then takes his hand into the bathroom* -elsewhere- Gopher: "LOOK OUT!" kirika: !! *dodge* *SLASH* monster: *SCREECH* Gopher: "I will fire my Love Cannon at this beast!" monster: *screeah?* kirika: *dodges out of the way* Gopher: "Love Cannon...FIRE!" *boom* kirika: ... monster: x_x Gopher: "Yippee! We did it!" *hug* kirika: good job out there today. 7///7; Gopher: "You were amazing!" =w= kirika: well, that's just me. UwU Gopher: "...That's always you..." kirika: ^w^ Gopher: "..." *pulls back...* "...Can I buy you a coffee?" kirika: hmm. sure. im kinda parched. -elsewhere- Patty: "Yo, Kim!" kim: hey, whats up! Patty: *holds up envelop* "Bam!" *hands it to her* "Wedding invites!" kim: aw, thanks! Patty: "Welcome! Let me know who your Plus One is. BRING GOOD GIFTS!" kim: can do! Patty: "So, how's work been going?" kim: pretty well. -elsewhere- Konro: "WORK FASTER, BANDIT! THOSE FLOWERS AREN'T GOING TO PLANT THEMSELVES!" Bandit: T~T fang-hua: ^^; (thinking: the 7th certainly is an interesting brigade...) Tsukiyo: "Glad they caught this guy...But the Captain's poor flowers..." fang-hua: yeah. Tsukiyo: "...We should make it up to him. Maybe help out?" -elsewhere- Emine: *in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt* "...I feel foolish." mana: well, you can use some sunlight. a little vitamin D never killed anyone. Emine: "_The sun can kill us all_. Look at it, cackling at us." mana: ... -elsewhere- Yumi: "Death, where are the cookies?" lord death: there should be some in the pantry. Yumi: *opens the pantry...and frowns* "What are _you_ doing in there?" mizune medi: O-O;; i got lost? Yumi: "...And eating our cookies?" -elsewhere- Spirit: "Pool's clean!" izumi: awesome! Spirit: "Should be good to go. Want to swim?" izumi: yep. *goes to get changed* sachiko: nice job. *already in her swimsuit* Spirit: *smiles at her* "Any time. Heh...Guess that makes me lifeguard?" sachiko: sure. if you're up for it. Spirit: *nods* "For Izumi, anything..." -\\\\- "Also, you look stunning." sachiko: thanks... izumi talked to me the other night. Spirit: "Oh? What about?" sachiko: izumi's thinking of enrolling in the DWMA. Spirit: "..." *frowns* sachiko: spirit? Spirit: "I'm just...scared." sachiko: yeah, i can understand that. Spirit: "...At least if she was in the school, it would be a long time before she went on any missions...and can learn just how dangerous this work is." sachiko:....*she nods* Spirit: "..." *holds her hand* "I will do everything I can to keep her safe." sachiko: *smiles* i know. Spirit: *nods, trying to smile* "J-Just have to make sure Izumi knows..." sachiko: ....yeah. Spirit: "But for now, let's enjoy today." *smiles* sachiko: right. Spirit: "Well, go take a dip." *pats her arm* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *collapsed under a pile of library books* kim: you ok? Jacqueline: "Oh, sure, just fine--except for the 50 pounds of books on my back!" ???: here, let me help. *levitating the books off her and into a nice pile* Jacqueline: ._.; "...Thank you?" ???: well, i couldnt just leave a lady in need of assistance, now can i~? kim: ..... Jacqueline: *stands up, looking at the person* "Um...What's your name?" ???: just call me Mr. N. Jacqueline: "...Okay? Um...Thanks again." *picks up books* "I better get these re-shelved..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *lying in bath* =\\\\= -elsewhere- Black Star: *checking map* tsubaki: murasaki isnt too far. Black Star: *looks at the sky* "...That's troubling." tsubaki: ...!! -a thick fog looms ahead- Black Star: "..." *pulls out a flashlight* -ahead is the village of murasaki....with the muramasa estate on the hillside- Black Star: "Muramasa?" tsubaki: yes. the village of murasaki. the muramasa family's residence. Black Star: "...Who you planning to meet?" tsubaki: my would have been sister-in-law, oichi. from what i heard from my parents, her mental state is deteriorating... Black Star: "...I'm sorry." tsubaki: it's ok. you didnt do anything wrong. -someone watches from the shadows, but no one notices- Black Star: "It's just...these problems keep mounting. I feel like I'm not doing much..." tsubaki: you are though. you're here with me, arent you? Black Star: *nods* "And I'm not going anywhere..." tsubaki: *she smiles* ???:....... *creeps back into the shadows* Black Star: "Thought what you'll say to her?" tsubaki: *she nods* i still have the letter... Black Star: "How did...he sound in it?" tsubaki: ....pained. Black Star: "Damn..." tsubaki: ....the house is just up ahead now. Black Star: *nods* "Be careful getting in..." tsubaki: *she nods* Black Star: *approaches the steps...looking around* -someone is heard inside- servant: w-who is it?! Black Star: "Two people who wanted to see Oichi--" servant: l-lady nakatsukasa? tsubaki:..*she nods* servant: *hesitant*.....im not sure how well she will respond... Black Star: "??? Can you at least pass along a message to her?" servant:....well. i suppose miss nakatsukasa could _try_ to talk to her. lady oichi barely listens to any of us... Black Star: "???" *looks at Tsubaki* "So, I stay here?" servant:....i'll get you some tea. *looks at tsubaki* lady oichi's chambers are this way. Black Star: "...Be safe." tsubaki: *she nods and follows to oichi's chambers* Black Star: *sits in the room, waiting for tea* "..." tsubaki:....*opens the door leading into the room* -the room is a traditional japanese style room, but it looks dishevled, and it was freezing cold. as tsubaki stepped in, she felt something embrace her- tsubaki: ?!?! -she turns to see a woman with long, stringy black hair and a faded pink kimono- oichi: found you.....masa-chan...~<3 tsubaki: !!!!! Black Star: *feels a chill from where he sits* "?!" tsubaki: o-oichi? oichi: i missed you....so much masa-chan... i've been...waiting all this time... Black Star: *stands up* tsubaki: oichi...its me, tsubaki. oichi: masa-chan...i can feel you right here.... Tsubaki: o_O "O-Oichi! I'm not Masamune!" oichi: ....but...i can feel him....he's here...where is he? where is he? WHERE IS HE! *shaking her* WHEREISHEWHEREISHEWHEREISHE?! *she's shaking, tears falling* Tsubaki: "..." *pulls away from her...resting her hands on her shoulders* "Oichi..." oichi: ....*stares at her, with a silent, but near wild look in her eyes* Tsubaki: "..." *gulp* "Masamune is still here..." *puts a hand along her own chest* oichi: he's....in there?......*sword arm* then....i just...have to cut him out.... Tsubaki: "!!!" *transforms her arm into a blade* "Oichi, stop! I am not here to fight!" oichi: give him back! give masa-chan back!! Tsubaki: *blocking the attacks, but struggling not to hit Oichi* ("Brother...What do I do?") oichi: where is he?! where are you hiding him?! Tsubaki: *deflects Oichi's blade, pushing her against the wall* "Masamune is dead!" oichi:......liar...LIAR! h-he'll be back someday! i know it! he-he's- Tsubaki: *snatches Oichi's hand, placing it on her chest* "If you won't listen to me..." oichi: ?! Tsubaki: "Then listen to him..." oichi: ?? *Soul Resonance...* oichi: ah- *She is underneath a blue sky* oichi: w-where...? *The floor beneath her is a pool of water* oichi: what is....? ???: "The inside of her soul..." oichi: ?! *she turns to see* !!! Masamune: "...Oichi." oichi: ma...masa-chan!! *she runs over to him and hugs him tightly* Masamune: *he is frozen with shock for a few moments...before holding her* oichi: *crying* m-masa-chan...i missed you so much.... Masamune: "...I'm so sorry..." oichi: *still holding him and crying* Masamune: "Oichi...I cannot come back..." oichi: what? Masamune: "...I am dead." oichi: ..... *her heart dropped to her stomach* Masamune: "I am here, within Tsubaki's soul...I cannot come back." oichi: *tearing up* why? how...how did this happen? Masamune: "...My jealousy..." oichi: ?? Masamune: "If I had accepted who I am, rather than what I am not...Oichi, I am so sorry." oichi: ......*whimpering* masa-chan... Masamune: "I'm sorry..." *crying* "I'm so sorry..." oichi: what do i do? Masamune: "...Move forward." oichi: but...i-if you arent there... Masamune: "..." *holds his hand to her chest* "I am always here..." oichi: *whimpering* please...d-dont go.... Masamune: "I'm not going anywhere..." *hugs her* "I love you." oichi: i...i love you so much... Masamune: "And I always will...If you need to see me, please, be kind to my sister..." oichi: ..... Masamune: "If you need to speak with me, just ask her...and I will come to you." oichi: *she nods* -she is back in the room- Tsubaki: "..." *her eyes are wet* oichi: *crying and holding her* Tsubaki: *supports her, crying as well* "I'm sorry..." -later- Black Star: "..." tsubaki: she's resting now...im not sure if i made the situation better or worse... Black Star: "She knows now...That has to help somehow." tsubaki: i hope so. -later- tsubaki: we're home! Sakuya: "!!! O-Oh, hey!" naho: *confetti* surprise! tsubaki: eh? Belkia: *takes Tsubaki by the hand, leading her to the couch* "Kick up your feet! Relax!" tsubaki: eh? lavender: we thought we'd throw a lil party to give you the appreciation you deserve! Higan: *nods* "Hooray." tsubaki: you guys. *teary eyed* thank you. Black Star: *smiles at her* Sakuya: "We got you some small gifts..." tsubaki: ah! i brought souveniers for you guys too! -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *shiver* reimi: you ok? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Just...thinking." reimi: ah.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...She is so perfect." reimi: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "My Camelia Flower..." reimi: ah. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Have you ever felt that way about someone?" reimi: me? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* reimi: not at the top of my head, no. Mr. Tsubaki: "...She has been there, for so long, trying to bring me back into this world...I love her so much." reimi: *listening* Mr. Tsubaki: "I want to be the man she needs me to be...and that my family needs..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *looking at himself in the mirror, while he's in his suit of armor* -elsewhere- Patty: "Any other trash to put out?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: o___o "...How high is your credit card bill?" -elsewhere- Hiro: *washing dishes* hime: i'm home! mrs kenshimono: welcome home, honey! Hiro: "Hey! How was your day?" hime: it went pretty well. everyone's antsy for summer break. mrs kenshimono: well, we just got the reservations for the hotel for vacation. hime: neat. Hiro: "When are we heading out?" mrs kenshimono: as soon as summer break hits. hime: *nods and heads to her room* Hiro: "Where's this place again?" mr kenshimono: it's by the beach. Hiro: "Huh...I forgot to buy sunscreen." -and so- Hiro: *wearing his sunglasses* "Huh. Bright out." Hiro: "I wonder how the sun looks over the beach..." -bump- Hiro: "!!! Oh, sorry--" ef: s-sorry about that! Hiro: "!!! Mai! Hey!" ef: h-hiro! o////o f-fancy seeing you here! >///< Hiro: "Yeah, small world. You visiting?" ef: i was just in the neighborhood doing some shopping. .////. Hiro: "Oh, cool...Shopping for anything in particular?" ef: i needed a new wetsuit, but it's hard to find them in most shops. Hiro: "Yeah, especially in a desert area...Wait, wetsuit?" ef: yeah. i prefer them over swimsuits because....p-personal reasons. Hiro: "..." .\\\\\. "Say no more." ef: y-yeah....(thinking: i shouldnt burden him with....those....) Hiro: "...I did need to stop by to get some swimtrunks..." *follows her* -elsewhere- Ponera: *groan* grimoire: what seems to be troubling you? Ponera: "Just...frustrated." milia: are we gonna do something or what? Ponera: "I don't know...What is progress on our plans?" grimoire: we're about.....68% ready... Ponera: *pouts* "Feels like it's taking forever..." grimoire:....we've just about spent our resources here. Ponera: *pouts even more* "So we have to move. Again?" grimoire: it would be our best course of action. Ponera: "...Nuts. That's going to be pain to move everything..." *cuddles with an ant* "This sucks." ant: =3= Medusa: "Hmph. Moving? That is indeed frustrating. And I suppose you'll be wanting my help, since Shaula is so undependable..." shaula: hey, i am not! i can get my minions to help! im such a genius, hoho~! beatrice: indeed you are, lady shaula. Medusa: "Oh, you created the minions? Sorry, I can't tell the difference, given how similar you are to them--especially in mental prowess." shaula: if you're comparing me to those yellow freaks of nature, then you must be blind. im talking about my 'traitors'. which now that i think of it, is kind of a dumb name. Medusa: "Like I said: your brainless traitors, your brainless self. You create what you are." shaula: then you must be a mentally distraught baby who is the offspring of your deadbeat ex. twice. *SLICE* shaula: O-O;;; Medusa: *sliced at Shaula's sleeve, another arrow aimed at Shaula's neck* "Never talk about my child like that." shaula:.....which one? owo; *SLICE* *Shaula loses her bangs* Medusa: "Stop talking..." shaula: OwO;;;; Ponera: ._.; "Um...Play nice? Or you'll, um, have to sit in the corner?" shaula: 737 neian: muma! Medusa: *smiles sweetly* "It is okay, precious. Mama is here." Ponera: *shiny eyes* "Baby~" -elsewhere- Hibana: "AH-choo!" -elsewhere- Rin: "...Is it cute enough?" kyouko: what even is that? *looks at it* Rin: "I was trying to draw a class mascot..." *it looks like a three-year-old drew it* kyouko: ...its nice. Rin: ^^; "...It looks like trash, doesn't it? I was trying to draw a cute demon..." kyouko: is it some kind of contest or something? Rin: "Yeah! Whoever makes the best mascot design wins a prize for their class: a new refrigerator!" kyouko: ... Rin: T_T "But I can't win it with this crap..." kyouko: want us to help? Rin: *nods* "How are you with drawing?" -elsewhere- Relan: *yawn* shinra: busy day? Relan: *nods* "I need eyedrops..." shinra: i think we have some in the bathroom. Relan: "Thank you..." *follows* -elsewhere- Lawless: *holding conductor's baton* "You got to wiggle your hips to perform for the audience..." licht: piano playing doesnt work that way. Lawless: "How about you play one of those piano flute thingies?" -elsewhere- Kid: "I got the laundry." liz: awesome. Patty: "Great! Time to fold--" *leaps into the laundry basket* Kid: ._. liz: *sweatdrop* Patty: *sits up, holding up--* "Kiddo!" *it's a speedo bottom with skull prints on it* Kid: o\\\\\o stocking: whats up gang-....oh, i wondered where you put those, kid. Kid: O\\\\\\\O Patty: "Oooooooo!" Kid: *snatches them, shoves them down his pants* "N-Nothing!" stocking: ^^; liz: hey, its not as if she hasnt seen you naked before, haha! Kid: "I don't like my speedos out in the open!" Patty: "Oh, how embarrassing can those be compared to--" *grabs Kid's pants* Kid: "?!!!" *TUG* stocking: ...lookin good, kiddo~<3 liz: D8 PATTI! Patty: "Ha ha ha ha!" Kid: *covering himself* D:< stocking: come on patti, leave him be. ^^; Kid: *pulling up his pants, scowling at Patty* "You will pay for that!" Patty: Xp -elsewhere- Hiro: "How about this one?" *holds up a one-piece* ef: .///. t-thats a bit flashy dont you think? Hiro: "Too colorful?" ef: a-a little... Hiro: *picks out a wetsuit* "How about this one?" ef: i think that one is much better. *smiles* Hiro: "Great!" *grabs a pair of swimtrunks with a flame design* "Huh..." ef: wow. Hiro: "Too flashy, right?" -elsewhere- Anya: "Hmm...Forgot the milk..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *reviewing a file* "The food supplies seem suitable..." kabuki: that's good to know. reimi: *smiles* Benimaru: "Then we should prepare for the festival: not long before watermelon and fireworks..." reimi: yahoo! Benimaru: "??? Aren't you excited." reimi: of course i am! i've always loved matsuri season! Benimaru: *small smile* "It is a relief for many here." kirei: *smiles* Benimaru: "I suppose I should get out the kimonos..." -elsewhere- Yumi: "Come on, Shiori--eat..." shiori: *nom* gu! Yumi: ^^ "Thank you. You need to eat so you can grow up big and strong like your older siblings." -elsewhere- Meme: "I can't beat this level..." -elsewhere- naho: *talking into the fan* aaaaaahhhh... Shamrock: *sipping on cold fruit smoothie* lavender: *in her bathing suit* Higan: "Ready for a dip?" lavender: sounds good. Higan: *smiles* "After you~" Sakuya: *trying to stay in the shade* naho: ....hey sakkun. want some shaved ice? Sakuya: *nod nod* "Thanks...I'm so hot out here." naho: i couldnt tell, you're hot all the time... that sounded so dumb. >///<; Sakuya: "..." *pat pat* "I appreciate it, though." *smiles* naho: ^///^ Black Star: *in his swimtrunks* "Well, I'm ready for some sun and swimming!" lilac: i'll just...stay in here. Shamrock: "??? Would you like a fruit smoothie?" lilac:...*nod* Shamrock: *pours one out from the blender* "Enjoy." X^ lilac:..t-thank you... Shamrock: "Any time..." Black Star: *swimming* tsubaki: *sunbathing* *The nearby bush shakes* tsubaki: ?? *Fox eyes shine out of the bush* tsubaki: !! *The fox recedes back in the bush...then a human hand appears, curling a finger to ask her to come into the bushes* tsubaki: ._.; *looks around* .... *walks over* *Inside, alone in the bushes, is Mr. Tsubaki* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *meek wave* tsubaki: .///. what are you doing here? Mr. Tsubaki: "I-I missed my family...which includes you." tsubaki: .....did you...want to speak with them? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nod nod* tsubaki:...you wont be able to stay long, will you? Mr. Tsubaki: "...One night." tsubaki:...ah. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I don't know how to face them..." tsubaki: ...they've missed you. Mr. Tsubaki: "...And I have missed them..." -and so- tsubaki: he's only spending the night. Black Star: *glaaaaaare* Sakuya: "Ts-Tsubaki?" Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *avoiding eye contact* naho: HIIIII! *HUG* >u< reimi: there's just two of them? i thought i heard more people? Shamrock: "YOUNG MASTER!" *glomp* Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" ._.; "Um...A few more--" Belkia: "DADDY!" *glomp* lavender: holy shit. himawari: ....ah... Mr. Tsubaki: *waves* "Hi, Himawari...Been a while." himawari: ......*nod* reimi:...interesting bunch. lavender: oi! higan! you're not gonna believe who's here! Higan: "Hmm? What's up? I was just in the shower and--!!! TSUBAKI!" reimi:........ .____________________.; Higan: *hug, lifting him up* Mr. Tsubaki: "N-Nice to see you too, buddy." ^^; Sakuya: *looking at Reimi* "...Yo. Sakuya." reimi: actually, my name is Reimi Nishihori Sakuya: "No, I'm Sakuya. Sorry...Um, why are you with our erstwhile vampire?" reimi: oh! im actually a vampire too! long story. ^^; Sakuya: "...Near-death experience?" naho: you're a new subclass? neat! i'm naho! *shakes her hand* we're all vampires too! except miss tsubaki and black*star. Black Star: *GLAAAAAAARE* reimi: owo; Sakuya: "Don't mind Black Star. He and Tsubaki took us in when no one else would. He's just...stressed." Mr. Tsubaki: *hiding behind Tsubaki* "Why is he looking so mean at me?" Black Star: *GLAAAAAARE* tsubaki: now come on you two, lets try to get along tonight. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: *holds her arm* "I hope so...but maybe I should sleep in another room..." tsubaki: eh? .////. Mr. Tsubaki: "So not to have Black Star get upset with me. Do you have a spare room? And one for Reimi?" tsubaki: i think there might be. Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "Thank you..." *whispers* "And if you grow tired of sharing a bed with Black Star..." tsubaki: ^^;;;; Black Star: D:< Shamrock: "...You can always share a bed with me--" Mr. Tsubaki: ^^ "No thank you." Shamrock: D: naho: D8> Sakuya: "...So, this is typical here, Reimi. Welcome to the family." reimi: *sweatdrop* lilac:... reimi: woah! you have a ghost here?! lilac: eep! Higan: "So, Reimi, what do you do for a living?" reimi: me? well, im a shrine maiden at the asakusa shrine, where i live. ^^ Sakuya: "..." *pats Lilac's back* "Lilac is our family, not a ghost..." Higan: "Shrine maiden? That's hot." reimi: um... otogiri: *CHOP* have you no shame, higan? Higan: "The answer is no." otogiri: *cold glare* reimi: um...sir, i think i may be a bit too young for you. ^^;;; Higan: "...Ouch." naho: he does that all the time cause he's a gross pervy old man. >xP lavender: you said something about a shower earlier~? Higan: "I prefer to think of myself as 'an amorous, experienced individual.'" *smiles at Lavender* "Yes, I was about to shower..." lavender: need a shower buddy~? reimi: O-O;;; what? Higan: "Always~" Mr. Tsubaki: *sniff* "My children are still as I left them." TwT reimi: ^w^;;;; *has no idea what's going on* Mr. Tsubaki: "Well, has Miss Tsubaki been feeding you all well?" naho: yep! -later that evening- Mr. Tsubaki: "You'll sleep well, Reimi?" reimi: hopefully. Mr. Tsubaki: "I'll be across the hall, so don't hesitate to knock. Otogiri and Lavender are also great to ask..." reimi: ok. the room has a futon, so i think im all set. ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Good night, Reimi." reimi: *nods and heads to bed* Mr. Tsubaki: *looks at the door to Tsubaki's room* "..." tsubaki: *asleep* Mr. Tsubaki: *pops his head in, looking around* tsubaki: *asleep in black*star's arms* Mr. Tsubaki: *pouts* tsubaki: *slight shiver* Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *checks to see whether she has a blanket over herself* -yes, just to her waist- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *enters, pulling up the blanket...* tsubaki:...*faint smile* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *leans down, kisses lightly on her forehead* tsubaki: mmmn.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." ("I wish I could stay here forever...") -footsteps- Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *turns and looks--* Shamrock: "Zzz..." Mr. Tsubaki: "???" Shamrock: *bumps into him--and holds on* "Mmmm~" Mr. Tsubaki: "...???" Shamrock: *sleep-whispering* "I want you..." naho: O///w///O Mr. Tsubaki: "...Um..." *whispers* "I think I'm spoken for..." Shamrock: *sleep talking* "N-No..." *kissy face* naho: *peeeeek* OWO Mr. Tsubaki: *pulling back* "Sham, no. I'm with Tsubaki--" *SMOOCH* Mr. Tsubaki: ._____. Shamrock: "Mmm~" naho: *NOSEBLEED* Mr. Tsubaki: *pulling back, with Shamrock still asleep* "Let go--" *TRIP* Mr. Tsubaki: *falling back into the bed* o_O tsubaki: !! ah!...um... o.o; Mr. Tsubaki: *landed atop her* "...Hello~" Shamrock: *landed atop Mr. Tsubaki--* Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" D: "Watch where you're poking! tsubaki: O____O;;; Black Star: *snoring loudly* Shamrock: *cupping Mr. Tsubaki's bottom* Mr. Tsubaki: o______O; *something is happening to him down there...as he's on top of Tsubaki* tsubaki: O.O WAKE UP! *CHOP* Shamrock: "Ouch!" *opens his eye* "...Why am I in a threesome with Young Master and Tsubaki?" tsubaki: i think you were sleepwalking? Shamrock: "..." x\\\\\o "O-Oh! I'm so sorry, Young Master!" Mr. Tsubaki: .\\\\. "Y-Yeah..." *he's still on top of Tsubaki and--* tsubaki: O-O; -squish- Mr. Tsubaki: *muffled, pleased voice* =~= tsubaki: O////O *CHOP* Mr. Tsubaki: "Ow!" o\\\\\o "...Sorry." Black Star: *still snoring* tsubaki: ._.; (thinking: there could be a whole war going on outside, and he'd still be asleep...) Shamrock: "...I'll get to bed. Good night--" *tries to run away quickly* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *looks sad* tsubaki: s-sorry, i just...wanst expecting that... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I don't want to be alone." tsubaki:....*holds him* ..... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Can you stay with me...until I fall asleep?" tsubaki:...alright... Mr. Tsubaki: *gets up to go into his room..." -elsewhere- Kid: *turns in bed* stocking: U///U Kid: "Mmm...I can't sleep..." stocking: *yawn* kid? Kid: "...Sorry. Just thinking..." stocking:...need anything? Kid: "Maybe just some tea...I was planning the wedding in my dreams, until I was exhausted..." stocking: aw. pre-wedding jitters~? Kid: "N-Not about getting married! Just all the planning." .\\\\. stocking: ah. *hugs* it'll all work out, trust me. Kid: *hug* "R-Right...Just want it to be perfect...for you." stocking: *smiles* with you there, it will be. Kid: =\\\\\= "How did you get to be so perfect?" stocking: hehe~ ^^ Kid: *cuddles* stocking: love you~<3 Kid: *yawn* "Love you, too..." -morning- Mr. Tsubaki: *yawn* tsubaki: *still asleep* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." (thinking: she stayed) ... *holds her* tsubaki: zzz.... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nuzzles* tsubaki: *wakes up* .... !!!! Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" *backs up a bit* "..." *just stares at her* tsubaki:....so it wasnt a dream then... *gets up* black*star? Mr. Tsubaki: "In-In the other room...I guess you slept here all night..." tsubaki: *goes to where black*star is sleeping* its time to wake up... Mr. Tsubaki: *pout* Black Star: *yawn...feels where he thinks she is on the bed...and feels nothing* "???" *looks up* "Oh, hey. Up early?" tsubaki: .....*she hugs him tightly* Black Star: "..." *smiles, returns the hug* "Man, quite a grip, Tsu..." tsubaki: *whimpers* Black Star: "???" *holds her* "What's wrong?" tsubaki: am i doing the right thing? Black Star: "...You mean...I mean, what do you mean? I think you are..." -she closes the door and explains- Black Star: "...Maybe...we need to lay down some rules?" tsubaki:....if it helps... Black Star: "...Do you want to be with him?" tsubaki:.....i dont know. i think my feeling for him are out of concern and guilt. Black Star: "So...not love?" tsubaki: ..i cant say for certain. but i know i love you. Black Star: "I love you, too...If something were to happen with you and him...I won't be angry. But...if you are _thinking_ of doing something with him...I would want you to tell me." tsubaki: ok. i wasnt, but ok. Black Star: *nods* "I trust you...and I trust you to tell me what you feel..." *hug* Mr. Tsubaki: *fox ears hear all* Q~Q tsubaki: thank you. *hugs back* Black Star: "Any time, wonderful." *hugs* reimi: sir? Mr. Tsubaki: *sniff* "Y-Yes?" reimi: are you ok? *concerned* Mr. Tsubaki: "...She doesn't...love me?" reimi: sir? Mr. Tsubaki: "She just...feels concern and guilt? I can't...Why?" reimi:.......at least she's concerned for you. thats something, isnt it? Mr. Tsubaki: "...It wasn't what I thought." reimi:...... Mr. Tsubaki: *reverts completely to fox form, sits in Reimi's lap* reimi:... *pets him* Mr. Tsubaki: *whimpers...as he closes his eyes* reimi:..... Shamrock: *behind the corner* "..." ("I have a chance...but he is so sad...") reimi:.... ?? *looks over* Shamrock: "!!!" *hides* reimi:..... (thinking: what is with that eyepatched guy?) Mr. Tsubaki: "Zzzz..." reimi:...did you want to go home now? Mr. Tsubaki: *yawn* "...It is for the best." -after they went home- tsubaki: .... Higan: "...You've been quiet, Den Mom." tsubaki: sorry....rough morning... naho: mr tsubaki and reimi went home to asakusa. he seemed kinda sad... Shamrock: "...Yes." tsubaki: ........... Sakuya: "...I guess we can visit him, soon..." otogiri: but then we risk letting C3 know where he is... tsubaki:....... Sakuya: "...Damn. Maybe another place where they can't find us? Or--" Shamrock: *puts his hands on the table* "Or maybe Tsubaki should take the real action that needs to be done." tsubaki: ...... Shamrock: "You know how he feels, and you know how he can be protected...and you haven't done it." tsubaki: .......he said he needed to do something on his own- Shamrock: "And you believe him?!" lavender: sham, take it easy- Shamrock: "You know what he needs to protect him? An eve!" tsubaki: ? Shamrock: "You know what he is like! The control he needs! Be his eve! Save him!" tsubaki: im trying, but- Shamrock: "That's not good enough!" *slams his fist on the table* "He loves you! And you toy with his feelings--" tsubaki: JUST STOP IT!! *uncanny sword markings* DO YOU THINK ALL THIS IS EASY FOR ME EITHER?! DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO CARE SO MUCH FOR TWO PEOPLE AND FEEL LIKE YOUR A TERRIBLE PERSON FOR NOT GIVING THE OTHER ENOUGH LOVE AND CARE?! lavender: !! naho: o.o Sakuya: *puts an arm out between Tsubaki and Naho, shielding her* Belkia: *hides under the table* Higan: *just stares* Shamrock: "!!! Tsubaki, I--I just mean, have you not thought of how he--" tsubaki: *panting...she then collapses and breaks down crying, hunched over* Higan: *glares at Shamrock* "You fucking idiot..." Black Star: *runs in* "...Tsubaki!" *runs to her* lavender: for fucks sake, sham, what the hell? Shamrock: "I just...Mr. Tsubaki...He needs...He needs us..." Black Star: *holding Tsubaki, glares at Shamrock* otogiri:... naho: its ok. tsubaki: *still crying* Black Star: "We're here...I'm here..." lavender: easy there... otogiri: *looks at shamrock* perhaps you should cool off for a moment... Shamrock: "..." *shudders, looking horrified with himself...runs away* lilac:..... -later that afternoon- tsubaki: *asleep on the couch* Black Star: "...This is my fault." lavender: hey, you didnt do anything wrong. Black Star: "...She is so stressed, and I'm putting that pressure on her, too..." lavender: .... Black Star: "...I'm going to have to accept him, aren't I?" otogiri: we should do something for her. naho: it might help. Black Star: "Anything you have in mind? Because I think I'm too close to this to think of a solution..." naho: not at the top of my head.....anyone seen lilac? -elsewhere- lilac: *panting* too...much...walking.... Shamrock: *fast-walking* lilac: s-shamrock? s-shouldnt we....*pant* go home now? Shamrock: "You go home. How am I supposed to?" lilac: ....t-they'll..come looking for you...they did before... Shamrock: "...I hurt her...because...I wanted him protected...and I am...so angry and jealous of her..." lilac:....*listening* Shamrock: "...I love him." lilac:...oh. Shamrock: "...And he loves her. And I want her to give up everything for him--so that she destroys herself and can save him..." *serene smile as he is crying* "...I am awful..." lilac: *gulp* ...... Shamrock: *puts his head in his hands* "I'm such an idiot..." lilac: ......*hug* if-if it helps...i think you're just trying your best.... Shamrock: "..." *hug* "Like Tsubaki is..." lilac:....im sure she'll forgive you...miss tsubaki's....a really nice person... Shamrock: "...She's also a warrior...You haven't seen that glint in her eye..." lilac:..... Shamrock: "...I'm going to have to sleep with one eye open..." *light bulb* D: "I ONLY HAVE ONE EYE!" lilac: o.o; Shamrock: "She's going to kill me in my sleep!" *hugs Lilac* lilac: um....*confused* uhhhhhhhhh... *looking around* Shamrock: "...Lilac...Help me convince her..." lilac: eh? Shamrock: "...That I'm sorry?" lilac: oh. r-right...maybe...we could get her something? Shamrock: "...I don't know what I could get her to make up for my behavior." -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: "I'm sorry for last night...I think it was just the anxiety getting to me. Seeing the progress we have made, I feel a little more at ease." stocking: *smiles* Kid: "Let's...look forward to this wedding preparation as a challenge." *smiles* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, wakes up confused* "Wh-Where am I?" reimi: back at the shrine. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *small voice* "Oh." reimi:....*pet pet* Mr. Tsubaki: =\\\\= *sniff* "...She doesn't love me..." reimi: if not in a romantic sence, but i know she does care about you. Mr. Tsubaki: "...That's not the answer I wanted." reimi: ......i dont know....life's not very fair...is it? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *remembering his sensei's death* "No..." reimi:...thanks...for saving me. Mr. Tsubaki: "...What kind of a person would I be, if I let someone die?" reimi:...*small smile* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *huddles into himself, small whimper as he falls back asleep* reimi:...... -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Thanks for the meal, Nea." nea: no problem~ Kepuri: "Hey, I wanted to know--you like the outdoors?" nea: why do you ask? Kepuri: "I'm always locked up in the office--and my boss wants me to 'engage with the outdoors.' Phef. I just don't like that kind of stuff..." nea: insects are part of the outdoors, arent they? Kepuri: -_-; "Yes...But I tend to bring the specimens indoors so I can work in the lab." nea: *sweatdrop* mana: ok. im going to give you girls proper camping lessons! Kepuri: "...'Kay? Where to?" -elsewhere- Victor: *sipping coffee* "Well, I'm done for the day." -elsewhere- Hiro: *swimming* "Come on in! Water's great!" ef: *steps in, wearing the wetsuit* hime: *in a floatie* Hiro: "You okay, Hime?" hime: yeah. just relaxing, bro. Hiro: *smile* "How about you, Mai?" ef: d-doing well... Hiro: "You're a natural, right? Like a duck to water?" ef: y-you really think so? Hiro: *nods* "Yeah, you should have seen when Hime had problems swimming. Or me." hime: bro! D:< Hiro: "Hey, I had the same problems! Don't act like you were perfect the first time you swam..." hime: *rolls eyes* ef: it must be nice, having a sibling. hime: minus the fact he's a total dork, yeah. Hiro: "It has its benefits, Mai..." *splashes at Hime* hime: hey! D8< you butt! Hiro: "Ha ha!" *dodges* hime: TnT Hiro: "Mai--" *splashes a bt* ef: ah! haha! Hiro: "Ha ha--" *slips back* -elsewhere- Patty: "Just need a bit more ice cream on this cereal..." liz: what are you doing? Patty: "Late breakfast?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *peeling grapes* shinra: what'cha up to? Arthur: "Tamaki seems upset, so I thought I'd make her a fruit platter." shinra: ah. Arthur: "...So, how's Relan?" shinra: he's doing great. *smiles* Arthur: "That's good...But..." shinra: ?? Arthur: "What happens when Giovanni shows up?" shinra: ..... Arthur: "...I think you better get ready for how to respond to him." shinra:...yeah.... Arthur: "...Maybe we can blackmail him?" shinra: but how though... hmmm... Arthur: "Maybe he has embarrassing pictures on the Internet?" shinra: hmm... *thinking*... maybe vulcan knows something? Arthur: "Oh, hey! He knows him...Want to call him?" shinra: sounds like a plan. Arthur: *nods, hands him the phone* -briiiing briiiiing- Vulcan: "...What, no one else can answer these things?" *picks up cat-shaped phone* "What you want?!" shinra: hey vulcan, its us again. just here to chat. Vulcan: "...What you want?" shinra: we wanted to talk to you about giovanni. seems you guys have some kind of history. Vulcan: "...Murderer." shinra: O-O; um...vul? Vulcan: "...Yeah. Giovanni. You already know my story with him. You really think he had nothing to do with my father and uncle getting turned into flame monsters?" shinra: um...well i still dont know the full story on that so....*head scratches* Vulcan: "...Giovanni would send his underlings to visit my uncle and dad. Seemed nice enough. Always friendly to me. But that was a lie, just a way to hide what they were planning...When Giovanni showed up, all of a sudden, Dad and Uncle are flame monsters. And dead. I keep trying to find evidence he is responsible--nothing hard enough to get a case against him." shinra: that does sound suspicious. ...maybe we can find out for sure? the 8th does work as internal investigations amongst the brigades, plus we have two friends in the 3rd, plus relan, who's transfered here to the 8th. maybe they know something? Vulcan: "...What do you want in exchange? I know you're angling for something--" shinra: if you find out anything new, let us know, ok? Vulcan: "...Fine." -elsewhere- tsubaki: *waking up* mmn...hnn? *rubs eyes* Black Star: *lying next to her, awake* "...Hey." tsubaki:...hey. *sad smile* lavender: feeling any better now? tsubaki:....a little bit. thank you. Black Star: "...How's your stomach?" tsubaki: fine... -the door opens- tsubaki: oh...hello sham. Shamrock: "...H-Hi..." tsubaki: listen, sorry about this morning. i just...lost it... Shamrock: "...So did I. I blamed you..." tsubaki: ....sorry that i didnt take your feelings into consideration...or his.. Shamrock: "...I just want him to be safe. He means so much to me..." tsubaki: i know. i want him to be safe too... Shamrock: "...I know you do." *sad smile* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...The fox looks ill." kirei: poor thing... Mr. Tsubaki: *ears down, curled up with his tail around him* "..." T_T reimi:.... Benimaru: "Perhaps take him to a doctor? What do you think, Reimi?" reimi: i'll see what i can do, sir! Mr. Tsubaki: *curls up against Reimi* Benimaru: "See that you do. Cannot have this creature hurt." reimi: *nods* Mr. Tsubaki: *has fallen asleep, shivering* -elsewhere- Touma: "Any reports from the Nakatsukasa residence?" natsuna: nothing yet. Touma: "Keep an eye on the location. We're almost ready with wiretaps." natsuna: right. Touma: *smiles* "This is when our work gets interesting." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *pats Lilac's back* "You did good." lilac: um...t-thank you.. Sakuya: *smiles* "You're welcome. And I'm sure Sham appreciates it." lilac:...*small smile* Sakuya: "Keep it up--that's how we're going to get through this." lilac: o-ok... Sakuya: "You hungry?" lilac: a little... Sakuya: "Pasta sound good?" lilac: sure. -elsewhere- Kid: "We have a few responses already to invitations, regarding whether they want the vegetarian dish..." -elsewhere- Hiro: "I had a lot of fun!" ef: me too. thanks for inviting me. ^^ Hiro: "Any time--Hime had fun, too!" hime: im not a baby, i can speak for myself, you know. -n- Hiro: "Ha ha..." *pats Hime's shoulder, smiles at Eternal Feather* "So, are you staying here?" ef: well, i-if you want me to then...i-i dont want to intrude or anything. Hiro: "I think we got room. Hime and you can share a room, or Hime and I could." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Camping trip, huh? I remember doing that when we started on our travels, Mana!" mana: yeah. it sure brings back memories. Shotaro: *nods* "Think Kepuri will do okay at it?" mana: who knows. -elsewhere- Iida: *tapping his fingers* "...Boring." ochako: *looks up* whats up iida? Iida: "It feels like we have not had a mission in such a long time." tsuyu: yeah, and with summer break coming up... Izuku: "W-Well, we can always just keep practicing, and hope nothing bad happens--" Bakugo: -_-;;; "You're gonna jinx us." ochako: beach trip! Iida: "!!! Yes! Running on the beach! Improving our swimming! A true boot camp in superheroics!" denki: and girls in swimsuits! kyouka: *facepalm* Bakugo: "DENKI! YOU AND IIDA ARE BOTH RUINING THIS! CAN'T A BEACH TRIP JUST BE A BEACH TRIP?!!!" Izuku: ._. -elsewhere- Giriko: *playing* "Happy little baby!" anna: ^o^ Giriko: *holds up spidey plushie* "Happy little spider!" anna: *hug* >u< arachne: ^^ Giriko: *chuckles* "Better than giving her a chainsaw plushie..." -elsewhere- Black Star: *hands Tsubaki tea* tsubaki: thank you. *smiles* Black Star: "You're welcome." *pats her hand* "Rest up. I'm taking care of--" *BOOM* Black Star: o_O tsubaki: ?!?! *goes to check* what on earth- Belkia: *covered in soot, his hair on fire* "...I was baking cupcakes for you." tsubaki: oh...thank you. ^^; otogiri:... *licks fingertips and snuffs the fire* -tsss- Belkia: *holds up the cupcakes...which are burnt* "..." *points at one* "This one is chocolate." *points at another one* "That one is orange." *points at another* "And I think that one has cherry filling." tsubaki: ...^^ thank you. *eats one*...delicious. ^^; Belkia: *shiny eyes* "THANK YOU, MOMMY!" Black Star: o_o ("...Her poor taste buds and stomach...") tsubaki: TTuTT; Belkia: "I'll do even better next time with a meal! In the meantime, I have to get these charred clothes off me before they fused into my skin!" *skips away happily* Black Star: "..." *holds up garbage can and a box of stomach medicine* -elsewhere- Karim: "This is not bad..." pearl: *she smiles* Karim: "Happy to have a break..." *offers plate* "Cheese?" pearl: sure. ^^ Karim: "Cool..." *takes some himself and puts it on a cracker--and still talks with his mouth full* "So...I was thinking..." pearl: ?? Karim: "What are some of your hobbies? You know, when we're not saving lives?" pearl: well, i do enjoy knitting from time to time. Karim: "Oh, cool! Like scarves?" pearl: *nods* i actually made some for ruby and dia. Karim: "That was nice. I'm sure they were happy with them." pearl: *smiles* Karim: "...Could I get a scarf?" pearl: oh! d-did you have anything in mind? Karim: "Mmm...Maybe something cold-themed? I like penguins..." pearl: oh that would be so cute. ^^ Karim: *smiles* "Thanks..." Karim: "Let me know how I can repay you." -elsewhere- Kid: "How is work at True Cross?" stocking: doing well. im learning more about the other student teachers. Kid: "That's good. Would you like to have them over? Or meet up for a meal?" stocking: sounds great! Kid: *smiles* "I look forward to meeting them." -and so- adrian: *nom* dude, this steak is delicious! seiya: .... gilda:..... ^^; Kid: "Gilda, may I pass you any dish? Maybe the salad?" gilda: *nods* Kid: *passes the salad, serving some of it to xem* "We grew some of the vegetables and made the dressing..." gilda: *nom*... ^w^ seiya: why thank you. adrian: thanks~! Kid: *smiles* "So...how is teaching going?" seiya: it's been well. we've been learning a lot as well. gilda: *nods* Kid: "I can imagine it takes some getting used to a new environment..." *pats Stocking's hand* "And I'm glad Stocking has you all with her." adrian: oh, thanks for inviting us to the wedding, stocks! stocking: no problem. ^^ Kid: *smiles* "We look forward to having you there." Kid: (Internal squeeing) -elsewhere- Hiro: "I had fun..." ef: *smiles* so did i. hime: come on bro, we have to go home now. Hiro: "I got it, I know already..." *waves* "Later, Mai." ef: later! Hiro: *looks at Hime* "You're a little impatient." hime: well, i've been hearing rumors at school about vampire and mafia attacks... Hiro: "..." *nervous laugh* "Th-That's just a rumor..." hime: maybe....but still... Hiro: "Y-Yeah. I mean, I wouldn't want you to get hurt--" hime: i appreciate that. Hiro: " 'Cause it's not like I'm afraid or anything..." hime: ... -elsewhere- Kid: "How was dessert?" stocking: delicious~<3 Kid: *smiles* "Thank you for inviting your new friends to dinner." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "I think they will be helpful to you...and you to them." *smooch* stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: *hug* "Stocking...This is good." stocking: *smiles* Kid: *dips his finger into the dessert, licking it* stocking: hey, save some for me! *pouts* Kid: *taps his dessert-covered finger onto her nose* stocking: ah! haha! Kid: "Hee hee...Now you have an adorable and delicious nose." stocking: ^^; Kid: *dips another finger, bringing it to her lips* stocking: *suck* Kid: =\\\\= "Such talent..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *kisses away the remaining frosting on her lips* stocking: U////U Kid: "I can't tell what is more delicious..." stocking: oh you~ Kid: *smiles, holds her hands* "I mean it." stocking: i know. *hug* Kid: *hug* "So sweet..." -elsewhere- Spirit: "So, this is serious. And you have to take your classes seriously." izumi: *she nods* i will. i'll do my best! Spirit: "..." *small smile, pats her shoulder* "I know you will..." *worried* izumi: *smiles* Spirit: "Be safe...Find a strong partner...and if any boy tries to get near you, BEAT THE EVER-LOVING HECK OUT OF THEM!" izumi: ...noted. *sweatdrop* Spirit: "Good...Good...Also, the same applies to any girls or anyone else trying anything. You just tell me who they are, and I'll show them what for!" izumi: ok dad. ^^; Spirit: "..." *sniff, tight hug* izumi: dad? you ok? Spirit: "I just...it means a lot to hear you say 'Dad.'" izumi: oh...to be honest, it makes me feel a bit better too... Spirit: "...If it does, I'm glad...I am not perfect, Izumi...but I want to try." izumi: *she nods* -elsewhere- Emine: "...I feel happy." lin: that's good. ^^ medea: is it because you vandalized that car? Emine: "Maybe. I mean, that bastard was asking for it. Cat calling, and parking in a handicapped space?" medea: good point. lin: but to be fair, i dont think he'll be driving anytime soon~ *holds up her utensils* medea: chie's not going to be happy about this. Emine: "Let's just make it up to her. Think she'd like new hubcaps?" -elsewhere- Kishiri: *hiding in the closet* o____O hanako: ?? Kishiri: "Shhh! Don't let them know I'm in here." hanako: ~? Kishiri: "I may have upset the Commander..." hanako: ???? Hibana: *heard from down the hall* "WHERE IS HE?!" hanako:... hey mom? are you looking for big bro kishiri? he's in your dress closet! Kishiri: .____. "If you weren't an adorably small child, I would be so angry right now--" *A hand punches through the door, right at Kishiri's neck, pulling him out through the hole in the door* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "So, you have to pose a certain way--" fang-hua: tsukiyo, what are you doing?! Tsukiyo: "Oh, hey! It's this new trend online! You got to pose in such a way so that--" fang-hua: *chop* not in front of the children! Tsukiyo: Q~Q "I was doing nothin'!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: "..." *hugging a pillow* himawari:...? Shamrock: "...It's difficult, Himawari." himawari:..what is? Shamrock: "...When you can't fix things." himawari: ?? Shamrock: "Young master...Tsubaki herself...Just struggling to get through this. And I still regret my actions." himawari:..*hug* Shamrock: "..." *hugs* "I'm sorry..." himawari: .... Shamrock: "..." *holds her* "No more pain..." himawari:...*shaking, eyes dull* im sorry....mr touma...im sorry.... Shamrock: "Himawari, stop!" *hugs her* "He's not here...You're safe." himawari:..... Shamrock: "...I'm sorry. I was thinking only of myself..." himawari:...... Shamrock: "...I wasnt thinking about you..." himawari:...... Shamrock: "...You deserve happiness. Everyone does." -elsewhere- Kana: "You seem rather pleased, Eternal Feather." ef: *smiles* i just had a good day at the pool today. misery: oh my~ have you finally found a special someone~? ef: O///O um.. w-w-well. Kana: "..." *puts it away* "Too soon, then. So, what's their name?" misery: oh how lovely~! and if this person tries to hurt you, i'll just have to get out the old shovel and hammer~<3 ef: O-O; Kana: *holds up cards* "I can cut up the body." -elsewhere- Ponera: *looking around the empty cave* "..." grimoire: is everything all right? Ponera: "Just...conflicted. It feels isolating in here." grimoire: it does decrease our chances of being spotted by the DWMA. Ponera: "...It's big. And empty. And cold. And lonely." shaula: then we build a kick-ass secret base! Medusa: -_-; "What, with laser beams and sharks?" shaula: ...i mean not right away, but we should invest in that. Medusa: *face-palm* Ponera: "We would need money for that..." shaula: i wonder if the shark witch would help us. Medusa: "...You called her fat." shaula: please, she's a stick compared to you. *PUNCH* shaula: ow! Medusa: "At least I have curves, you scrawny twat." shaula: below the belt, sis. Medusa: "Somewhere you're not touched..." beatrice: i...beg to differ. shaula: nice save beatrice! it's official! beatrice is my favorite person in this room, the rest of you are assholes! Medusa: "...Oh, gee, child, really? You can do so much better." beatrice: *glaaaaaare* Medusa: "??? I touch a nerve?" shaula: and another thing, arachne has waaay better curves than you. if she wasnt my sister, i'd tap that. Medusa: "Gah! Gross, gross, gross!" Medusa: "...And I had a baby! I have curves!" -elsewhere- arachne: *shudders* Giriko: "??? Cold?" arachne: i felt a disturbance. Giriko: "...Okay." *holds her* -elsewhere- Alone: *singing to himself* "Don't want be all by my-seeeeeeeeelf." guard: SHUT UP IN THERE! Alone: "No! You shut up out there!" hammerhead shark witck: IM TRYING TO SLEEP BE QUIET! Alone: "Oh, go dunk your head in salt water!" kinuta: zzzzz.... Alone: "...Yo? Kinuta? You awake?" kinuta: hnn? ya? Alone: "...How much longer they keeping you in this prison?" kinuta: not sure. gaaah im so bored! Alone: "Want to talk?" kinuta: eh, why not. Alone: "You doing okay with those missions they have you doing?" kinuta: yeah, keeps the circulation going. Alone: "I'm sure that's good for you. I've been stuck in here so long that my circulation is stuck." kinuta: want me to help you with that~? we still have that hole~ -faint rumbling- Alone: "Oh, babe, I'm feeling those vibrations already!" kinuta: let me just- wait what the heck? -something breaks through the ground- moguru: hmm. *looks at map* according to this, i should be....in jail. nice. Alone: "?! What the hell?!" moguru: salutations. i've been employed by a common ally to locate you and bust you out! kinuta: nice! Alone: "Take me, too!" moguru: i was talking to you sir. but if pinky wants to come along- kinuta: hell yeah! moguru: ok then, just give me a moment. Alone: "Where I go, she goes!" *picks up Kinuta* kinuta: *grins* guard: ?? *looks* oh fizzlesticks. *runs* Alone: "Let's go, babe." -and so- Alone: "So, what's the deal here?" moguru: i found them lady ponera! kinuta: oh? Alone: "Ponera?" Ponera: "...Welcome back." kinuta: um...hi? *sweats* Medusa: *glares at Kinuta* kinuta:...what? Medusa: "...Alone, the trash you bring home." neian: puppy! ^o^ kinuta: yeah mole brat, take a bath. moguru: ...ha. Medusa: "I was talking to you, Kinuta." kinuta: you're one to talk, kidnapping a romani baby. Medusa: "This is _my_ child." kinuta: so adopted then? shaula: oi kinu! whats up bitch! kinuta: got outta prison. shaula: niiice! Alone: *wave* "Hey, Scorpion." shaula: you wont believe how that baby got to be a thing. medusa banged her ex. kinuta: for real? *laughing* OH MY GOD! Medusa: *annoyed* "Ha ha ha. Laugh as you wish. At least I am here for my child, you slut." kinuta: what about that sword wielding weirdo? shaula: OOOOOOH! Medusa: "..You will be silent. Or I will end you." kinuta: alright, touchy touchy. Ponera: "If we are done with all this, I have need of Alone. And I supose we can find a use for Kinuta." -elsewhere- eruka: O_____________O;;;;; i just became overwhelmed with a feeling of dread and danger. Free: "??? Maybe that pizza is disagreeing with you?" eruka: maybe... Free: "I'll get you some medicine...Hey, you call your parents recently?" eruka: not recently. i'll do that then. Free: "Cool..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "It's happening..." lisa: what is? Vulcan: "Watch...She's is going to leap..." lisa: *watching* Kitten: "..." *hesitates* Vulcan: "Come on...You can do it..." lisa: .... Kitten: *leaps--and lands, except for back legs* -elsewhere- Giovanni: *checks answering machine* soldier: ... Giovanni: "The snake hasn't called?" soldier: snake? Giovanni: "The one with Vulcan..." soldier: ah. -elsewhere- Arthur: *wearing a horse mask* shinra:.....*casually sips soda* Arthur: *breathing in the mask* Relan: ._. "...What the heck?" iris:.... o.o Arthur: "Can you believe Vulcan threw this out?" tamaki: you raided his garbage? Arthur: "Why not? It was a landfill. He has so many treasures! Look, this bookcase is just slightly warped!" *Bookcase stands...then falls over...and self-ignites on fire* iris: *extinguishes* Arthur: "...It still stood for a whole two seconds." karin: jeez, not even furniture is safe from combustion. Relan: "...I hope tiny animals don't spontaneously combust." *holds Buttons* buttons: O.o Victor: "...Would it be weird if cats spontaneously combusted?" tamaki: D8 -elsewhere- Assi: "So...camping trip..." mono: yeah. Assi: "Should be fun, right? New experience, get to see the wilderness...alone." mono: .... Assi: "...You going to be okay out there?" mono: *nod* Assi: "..." *nods* "Of course you will. You're strong, so I know you can face the elements." -elsewhere- Patty: *moving the couch...by herself...over her head* "How about here?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *takes medicine* reimi: feeling any better? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *shakes his head* "My body feels better...not the rest of me." reimi:.... Mr. Tsubaki: "I need a distraction...Maybe a walk." reimi: good idea... Mr. Tsubaki: *stands and exits* "..." reimi:... Mr. Tsubaki: *looks along the walkway at residents* -a young couple holds hands as they walk past- Mr. Tsubaki: TT_TT -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Comfy?" naho: yep. Sakuya: "That's good." *snuggle* naho: =w= Sakuya: *forehead smooch* naho: hehe~ Sakuya: "...What do you dream about?" naho: besides yaoi? i dunno. Sakuya: *small laugh* "You ever imagine flying?" naho: hmmm...sometimes. Sakuya: "Looking down on everything?" *holds her arms* -elsewhere- Nals: "...Rather dark and dreary surroundings." milia: it's so cold! could you keep me warm, nalsie~? Nals: "..." *holds up a match* milia: *pouts* Nals: "Just rub your hands together." neian: guu... Medusa: *holds Neian close* "Stay warm, small one." neian: ^w^ Alone: *shivers* "Wish I grew more fur..." kinuta: want me to help~? Alone: =w= "You know it..." -elsewhere- Lawless: "See anything?" romina: nah. Lawless: "It should be here...It couldn't just disappear." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Pool's clean." kim: awesome! Jacqueline: *stretches* "Glad to be done with that." *opens freezer, removes two cans of soda* kim: *smiles* Jacqueline: "What you want to do after this?" kim: how about we go to the mall? Jacqueline: *nods* "I wanted to get a sun-dress..." kim: i think you could rock one. *smiles* Jacqueline: *small smile* "Thanks...Anything you wanted to pick up?" -elsewhere- Gopher: "??? You look familiar..." yu: ?? me? *points to self* Gopher: *looks at him from all angles* "I don't get it...Did we go to school together?" yu: well, i do attend day classes at the DWMA. but im just in the regular program. ^^; Gopher: "...Did you steal my face? Are you another paper clone?" yu: w-what? o.o;;; kotone: *glaaaares and pulls gopher closer to her* Gopher: "It-It's okay, Kotone. I think he's a real human...I hope." yu: i am! really! *waves hands in front of him* Gopher: "..." *extends his hand* "I'm Gopher." yu: my name's Yu. *shakes hand* Gopher: *nods* "Good to know..." -elsewhere- Kid: *holding ice to his nose* "Ow..." stocking: there there... Kid: "This is embarrassing..." stocking: ^^; Kid: "I just hit my nose like this...It's not even bleeding symmetrically." liz: jeez patti, did you have to throw the ball so hard? Patty: "I had to! He kept saying the throw wasn't parallel exactly with the ground!" kirika: look, the video has over 200 hits already. Kid: -______-;;; "You jerk." kirika: *reading the comments* kilik: [ow, that had to hurt] student: [how dare she hurt kiddo! D8<] kinoko: [dude, that's rad] Patty: "...Who's that jerk-off blaming me?" kirika: probably one of kid's fanbrats. *shrug* stocking: *annoyed sigh* just ignore them, thats what i do. Kid: -______-; "This is not the Internet fame I wanted." kirika: at least you're not the guy with that video with the horse. Patty: *Excalibur face* -elsewhere- Ponera: *tossing in bed, wide awake* "..." grimoire: zzzzz.... kinuta: *in the other room* AHHH~ OH FUCK THAT'S AMAZING~! Ponera: ._. Medusa: *glares at the ceiling* ("Goddamn that witch...") milia: SHUT UP! SOME OF US WANT TO SLEEP! Alone: "Then go to sleep!" kinuta: yeah anyway!. now, where were we~? Alone: "The Big Bad Wolf was going to eat you up..." Ponera: ._________. ("...I feel disgusted and lonely...") kinuta: ah~ Alone: *lick* kinuta: oh~!<3 Medusa: "I'm gonna kill them..." Ponera: *curls up, looking at the ceiling* Q~Q Nals: *putting pillow over his head* -morning- Ponera: -______-;;; "Was anyone able to fall asleep?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *hug* tsubaki: *smiles* Black Star: "Feel okay?" tsubaki: *she nods* yeah. Black Star: "That's good...because I got you something." tsubaki: oh? Black Star: *holds up a camellia flower in his hands* tsubaki: *smiles* thank you. *goes to get a vase for it* Black Star: *smiles* "You're welcome...I have some other surprises, for later." tsubaki: ..i see. .///. Black Star: "..." *slight smirk* "I'll just get back to picking up around the house...The 'kids' are making a mess." tsubaki: ah. hehe. Black Star: *takes her hand, gives it a small kiss, before getting to work* tsubaki:...*small smile* Belkia: .w. "Mommy...Are you and Daddy getting along again?" tsubaki: of course. naho: belbel, what's it with you and 'mommy and daddy'? (thinking: what did his family do to him...?) Belkia: "Well, they take care of us like parents, right"? naho:...right. (thinking: mom...dad....) Sakuya: "..." *glances at Naho* "???" naho:... ?? *smiles* Sakuya: "You alright?" naho: of course i am sakkun, why wouldnt i be? Sakuya: "Just...making sure..." ("...Sis...") -elsewhere- Kid: *inhales stocking: *rubs his shoulders* just a few more weeks now~ Kid: *nod nod* "Still, so much to do..." stocking: *smiles and nuzzles* Kid: "Will we be ready?" stocking: i know we will. *smiles* Kid: *smiles* "When I hear you say that...I know it's true." *smooch* stocking: mmm~ Kid: *smiles* "I think that leaves one thing left to plan for each of us..." stocking: oh~? Kid: *holds her close* "Have you and your friends planned anything for your bachelorette event?" stocking: well we did go to the beach... Kid: "And my male friends and I had...fun? I don't know--the part where Soul was in his boxers was odd." stocking: *chuckles* Kid: *laughs* "I guess we're saying good-bye to single-hood..." stocking: i think we did that a long time ago when we started dating~ Kid: "...I am still amazed...by you." stocking: *warm smile* thank you kid. for reaching out to me. Kid: "...And I look forward, to being amazed by you even more." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *banging away on an engine* "Fix, fix, fix..." -elsewhere- Meme: *holding up a Yoshi plushie* "Aw, how cute!" mio: *smiles* Meme: "Where did you get it?" mio: i won it from the crane game at the game corner. Meme: "So talented. Been practicing at it?" mio: i-i guess. 7///7 Meme: "I wish I could win something for you. But I tend to be blunt--or as blunt as an axe can be." mio: well...i guess i have you covered there on both fronts? *one hand becomes and axe blade, and the other becomes a hammer* Meme: *claps her hands* "Yay! See? Perfect weapon." mio:...*small smile* Meme: "And if I can't get the toy out of the crane game, I can break it open with you." *joking smile* mio: um...thanks. ^^; Meme: "You are a knockout." *proud grin* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *in the sundress* "How is it?" kim: it looks great! Jacqueline: *smiles* "Thanks...I think it was a good purchase, especially with the summer heat." kim: yeah. i bet being a lantern doesnt help matters, haha! Jacqueline: -\\\\- "No, it does not." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *wearing a cardboard box outfit* "I. AM. A. ROBOT." *moves like one* GET: -.- saki: how cute. ^^; Tool: "Dude--Fear Robot died for us, man." Shotaro: "I. AM. HONORING. THEIR. MEMORY." *robot dance* mana: *facepalm* *chop* Shotaro: "Ouch! You wrecked my cardboard head!" -elsewhere- Lawless: "Yo, Soul!" soul: sup. *waves* Lawless: "You are! That's what's up!" soul: ...right. well, i just got off work, so i'm just chillin out and sightseeing right now. Lawless: "Oh? Sightseeing for anything in particular? soul: not sure. i guess i might check some parts of the city i havent visited before. its funny, after how long i've lived here, there's still places i've never even heard of yet. Lawless: "Jazz clubs?" soul: know any? licht: i shall find the way there, because. *pose* im an ang- soul: you're an angel, i know. licht: *glare* dont interrupt me. Lawless: "Yeah, don't interrupt the angel! Licht, lead the way!" soul: this should be interesting. -elsewhere- Belkia: *fiddling on a violin...badly* naho: *cringe* Shamrock: *covering his ears* "This is torture!" *KNOCK KNOCK on door* tsubaki: yes? Wes: *at the door...and looks furious* tsubaki: O-O;;; naho: eh-... *SCREAMING AND FROTHS* *KO* Sakuya: "!!!" *catches her* Wes: "I...heard the tortured screams...of a violin." Belkia: *waves* "Hello! I--" *PUNCH* Wes: *holding the violin...his fist steaming* Belkia: X________X naho: ouch. but. WES EVENS IS IN OUR HOUSE! *SCREAMS AND FAINTS AGAIN* Sakuya: -_-; Wes: "??? Um...Hi?" tsubaki: wes, these are me and black*star's house mates. it's....a long story. Wes: "Oh...I was wondering how you afforded this big place. You rent--that explains it!" *shakes Naho's hand* "Hello. Nice to meet a fan." naho: euhehehe... !! *shakes hand* IHAVEABOYFRIEND! *hugs sakuya* >.< Sakuya: =w= "Yeah...So hands off, fiddle boy." Wes: "???" *looks at Tsubaki* "Um...What's with them?" tsubaki: they're dating. naho's...a very energetic person. Wes: "Ah. Well, with wedding prep coming up, I appreciate that." *smiles* -elsewhere- Ponera: *curled up in bed* "Couldn't...sleep..." grimoire:...*puts the blanket over her* Ponera: "...Thank you. Can you do something about Alone?" grimoire: do you want me to neuter him? Ponera: "..." *considers it* "No. Could compromise him for combat." grimoire: ah. Ponera: "...I heard saltpepper works." -elsewhere- Relan: *jogging* shinra: *jogging with him* Relan: "I-I don't think I can keep up like you can!" ^^; maki: you two are doing great! iris: keep it up guys! Relan: "...They used to encourage me..." shinra: ?? Relan: "Mikami and Ryuuko..." shinra:... ah. well, we all go to school together, so. maybe we can invite them to hang out sometime? Relan: *nod nod* "...If G-G-Giov-vani lets them..." shinra: ....right. Relan: "..." *slows down to end the jog* "I...think I'm done." maki: that was pretty good time though. Relan: "..." *small smile, nods* "Th-Thank you, Maki..." -elsewhere- Kid: *folding clothes* lord death: howdy kiddo~ Kid: "Father! Hello! How are you?" lord death: doing just great. im just so happy for you kiddo! *hug* Kid: "Umph! ..." *tight hug* "Thank you!" lord death: so...what are the odds of you two having kiddos of your own? Kid: o\\\\\\o "...Father, um, that's a, um, bit forward...but...Stocking and I are considering..." lord death: i understand. though i would like to spend some time with my future grandchildren... Kid: "...Um...Well..." *nervous laugh* "Can't rush a good thing...But if you are about to become a grandfather, you will know." lord death: *he smiles* it's unfortunate my own father didnt get the chance to meet you....or my other children for that matter. Kid: "...I'm sorry." *holds his hand* "...What do you think...he would think of me?" lord death:...im certain he would be proud of how far you have come. as i am. Kid: *smiles* "Thank you, again." -elsewhere- Mephisto: *sobbing* felisia: is something wrong?! Mephisto: "Stocking...is getting married! My baby girl!" felisia: *she smiles* i know. i never thought i would be able to see it. Mephisto: "..." *holds her hand* "I am so happy you are here..." felisia: .... ^///^ Mephisto: "..." *hugs her* "I was so worried..." felisia:...*smiles* Mephisto: *cuddle* felisia: ^^ Mephisto: "Our baby..." felisia: *she nods* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Nightmare, sweetie?" hanako: *sniff* Hibana: *hug* "You're safe here..." hanako: *hug* gabriella: *hug* Hibana: "You want to sleep with us? Or talk about your dream?" hanako: there was a s-scary scorpion monster who hurt you, mama... Hibana: o\\\\\o "...Oh." gabriella: *concerned look at hibana* Hibana: ^\\\\^ "J-Just a dream, sweetie. Believe me, if a scorpion monster came after me, your mamas would handle it." hanako: *sniffle* r-really? Hibana: *nods* "Really really." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *assembling a tent* mono: *streeetch* Kepuri: "Darn...I think I'm missing a post..." Kepuri: "Nea, you finish with the sleeping bags?" nea: all set~ Kepuri: "Good...Time to take Mono fishing." mono: ok then... setsuna: ^^ Kepuri: *hands her the rod* "And I got the bait..." mana: i think the river is this way. Kepuri: *looking at compass* "Hmmm...Better hurry. I'm starving." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *sorting medical files...listlessly* "..." kabuki: good morning. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Hey." *shuts cabinet* kabuki: busy? Mr. Tsubaki: "Trying to be. It keeps my mind occupied." kabuki: ah. Mr. Tsubaki: "Any reason you are here? Feeling okay?" kabuki: the twins were worried about you. Mr. Tsubaki: "...How are they?" kabuki: doing well. though they have taken notice in your recent change in demenor... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *lip quivers--as he starts crying* kabuki: ah! di-did i say something wrong? Mr. Tsubaki: "N-No...I just...Why would anyone worry about me?" kabuki: well, i guess they consider you part of their family. *small smile* Mr. Tsubaki: "...'Family'..." *sniff* kabuki: ...if you feel up for it later, we wouldnt mind you dropping by for some sake. Mr. Tsubaki: "...O-Okay..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Comfortable?" tsubaki: *nods* Black Star: "I'm glad..." *hug* -elsewhere- Yumi: "I think you'll look lovely." liz: you think so? roxanne: of course. *nods* Patty: "Yep! Just need that something borrowed, something old stuff!" heather: yeah. liz: you guys...*smiles* Patty: "You'll be a knock-out, Sis!" *hug* -elsewhere- Relan: [how are u doing?] mikami: [been busy.] ryuuko: [otherwise alright.] Relan: [that's good to hear. i was worried] ryuuko:... [how's the 8th for you?] Relan: [i feel safe here. :) ] mikami: [that's good to know. ^^ ] Relan: [thanks. it means a lot.] *attaches a pic of him and Shinra* ryuuko: [and iris?] iris: [i took the photo. ^^] ryuuko: [ah] Relan: [sends one of Iris holding Buttons] mikami: [how cute!] Relan: [^^ i know right?!] -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *in pajamas, watching TV* -elsewhere- Kepuri: "Good fish meal." nea: *enjoying her ice cream* Kepuri: "??? How much ice cream did you bring with you?" nea: well i have to eat _something_! *pouts* Kepuri: "It was just a question. I mean, we can't have it melting and attracting bears--" -elsewhere- Gopher: *holding up phone* "Okay, recording." kirika: *nods and starts running* -one kick ass parkour session later- kirika: *phew*... Gopher: *playing back the footage* "Wow, this is great! You were so fast..." kirika: *smirks* well, i've had years of practice. i've been doing shit like this since i was like, what, 10? Gopher: *nod nod* "And you still keep getting faster..." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "I have finished the chilled fruit smoothies." *passes one to Maki* maki: tasty! Takehisa: *nods* "Glad you like it." *holds out the tray* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *checking her mailbox...there are no letters* "..." fang-hua: waiting on anything? Tsukiyo: "...Just a message from family." fang-hua: ah... Tsukiyo: "I guess...they aren't writing any time soon." fang-hua:...*comforting pat on her shoulder* Tsukiyo: *sniff* "I-I'm sure they're just busy." fang-hua:...want to visit the gardens? Tsukiyo: *nod nod* "I heard Konro got some flowers to grow back..." fang-hua: that's great!

Tsukiyo: *small smile* "Yeah. I heard he's trying for blue roses now." fang-hua:...eh? o.o Tsukiyo: *nod nod* "Colorful, right? I can't wait to see them!" -elsewhere- Harvar: "Try this album." ox: alright. *gives it a listen* Harvar: "I really like the off-bass rhythm." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *holds up Io* "Hello!" io: ^o^ saki: *smiles* Shotaro: "How has she been, Saki?" saki: she's growing up so fast. hard to believe she'll be a year old next month... Shotaro: "A growing kid deserves a great birthday gift! What you want, Io?" io:... owo~? Shotaro: "A doll as big as you? A train set? Books?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "So...How have you two been?" hikage: doing great! hinata: we put a trap in tsukiyo-nee's bed. *mischievous giggle* Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh? What kind of trap?" hinata + hikage: *wide grins* you'll see~ Tsukiyo: *from far away* *LOUD SCREAM* Mr. Tsubaki: "??!" *runs towards the screaming* ("What did they do?!") Tsukiyo: *tied in a rope, hanging from the ceiling by her ankles* o\\\\\o "Who did this?! It was you, wasn't it, you awful beast!" Mr. Tsubaki: D: "I did no such thing!" hinata + hikage: *high five* Mr. Tsubaki: "Hang on! I'll cut you loose--" *tugs on rope* Tsukiyo: *yelps* .\\\\\. Mr. Tsubaki: o\\\\\o fang-hua: what happe-....um... *exits* Tsukiyo: "IT'S NOT LIKE THAT!" Mr. Tsubaki: "Not at all! Watch! I'll get her down--" *SLASH* *Ropes come loose...and...* Tsukiyo: *falls...without ropes...and without...* .\\\\\\\\. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Shit." fang-hua: .____. what is this, sennan kagura? Tsukiyo: *screams* "GET OUT, YOU PERVERTED DAMN FOX!" *covering herself and throwing a pillow at him* Mr. Tsubaki: *in human form, but running on all fours away* "I SAID I WAS SORRY!" hinata: i thought you liked guys staring at you, tsuki-nee. hikage: yeah, you're just like the kitty lady! Tsukiyo: "You little brats! I don't want a guy I want to get hot and steamy with seeing me like this!" Mr. Tsubaki: *stops running* "...She _wants_ me?" Tsukiyo: .\\\\\. "I SAID NO SUCH THING!" hinata + hikage: oooooooooo! XD Tsukiyo: .\\\\\. *covers her face, crying* "How humiliating..." kabuki: is something wrong? ah! miss usada! *gives her a blanket* here... Tsukiyo: *sobbing* "Stop looking at me!" *pulling the blanket over herself* kabuki:...is something wrong? Tsukiyo: *sobbing* "My family isn't talking to me, I couldn't get Benimaru, I'm attracted to some weird perverted fox thing--and I feel so exposed!" kabuki:...*hug* it's alright... fang-hua: *hugs her as well* Tsukiyo: *calms down, still crying* "I'm so stupid..." fang-hua: you're not stupid. we all make mistakes. Tsukiyo: "...I just want to feel like I'm part of something--and I don't. I feel alone." Mr. Tsubaki: *overhearing* fang-hua: you arent alone. you have all of us. *smiles* Tsukiyo: "...Really? You mean it?" fang-hua: of course. *smiles* Tsukiyo: "..." *small smile, nods* "Th-Thank you. That's all I need..." Mr. Tsubaki: "..." (" 'All I need'...It just doesn't feel like enough...") -elsewhere- Kepuri: *looking up at stars* setsuna: it's lovely, isnt it? mana: yeah. mono:...it's nice i guess. Kepuri: "Like millions of fireflies..." -elsewhere- soul: *enters his empty apartment* im home....*sighs and sits down, watching some tv* *Music sounds like it is coming from upstairs* soul: ?? *looks up at the ceiling* (thinking: the hell? who's playing music this hour of the night?) *exits to go to the floor above him and knocks on the door* oooi. you in there? *The music keeps playing...the door is unlocked and opens under Soul's knocking* soul:....?? im coming in. dont worry, im not here to rob you or anything....*closes the door behind him*....*awkward* *A sofa chair is set in front of the stereo system, its back facing Soul. And someone is seated in that chair...* soul: ??? um....hi? um...im your neighbor from a floor below you....i heard you playing music up here... ???: *no response...their hand is limply on the chair's arm* soul:...*cold sweat* *steps closer, slowly* *The person looks dead...and there is a bottle of pills--* soul: !!! *calls 911* ???: *still passed out, not breathing* soul: shit, shit shit shit....! *trying to give them the heimlich* ???: *cough cough* soul: !!! *still giving them the heimlich* come on, dont die on me now. ???: *cough COUGH* "F-Fuck..." soul: hey, you alright? *looks at the pills that were coughed up and gets the person to sit upright on the couch* easy there... ???: "Where am I? Who are you?" soul: you're in your apartment, im assuming. im your neighbor from below you. i heard the music and found you...i already called the ambulance... ???: *annoyed moan* "I wanted to die..." soul: why would you want that? ???: "It hurts..." soul:...do you....wanna talk about it? ???: "..." *cries* "I don't see a future..." soul:....*pats their back* did something happen to you? ???: "I-I'm such a loser! I have no job! No friends! No money! Just die..." soul:....hey, it's gonna be ok. i think i can recommend some jobs for you. ???: *shakes their head* "I'll screw them up..." soul: .... -soon, the ambulance arrived, and soul explained what happened to the officer- Officer: "Thanks for that, son--you saved them." soul:....they need serious help. i tried my best...but im not sure it helped... Officer: "They'll get help...It's up to them to do something with it." soul:...i hope so.....life's too precious to throw away... Officer: "...We're taking them to the General Hospital. Maybe stop by." soul:..ok. *nods* Officer: *nods, returning to car to depart* soul:....(thinking: i think..i did the right thing...right?) *The wind blows by* soul:.....*smiles* Anya: *walking back from convenience store with a bag of chips* tsugumi: i got some new candy kits for us all. Anya: "Oh, fun! Want help?" tsugumi: we can all do them as a group. ^^ Anya: "Well, okay...I wonder how they'll taste..." tsugumi: *smiles as they walk past a girl in a kimono* kimono girl:.... -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *curled up in bed, shivering* fang-hua: *puts the blanket over her* i know, colds arent fun... Tsukiyo: "N-No kidding...Thanks, Fang-Hua..." *curls up in blanket, sniffs* -elsewhere- Kid: "Want a cookie?" stocking: yes please~<3 aaaah~ Kid: *puts it into her mouth* stocking: *nom* ~<3<3<3<3 Kid: *smiles* "Sweet tooth..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: "One with chocolate chips?" stocking: yes please~ Kid: *holds up a chocolate chip cookie--breaks it in half, perfectly symmetrical* "One half for you..." -elsewhere- Victor: *looking at a book, its edges charred as if burned* "Hmm..." karin: find anything? Victor: "Can't tell...It's like it's written in code." karin: *peeeek* Victor: "It's gibberish! I mean, it looks like a cookbook and less like a chemistry book." karin:....that is a cookbook. Victor: "..." *headdesk* "Darn it." -elsewhere- Black Star: *snoring* -door creeeek- Black Star: *stirs in sleep* naho: *giggles* Belkia: "Sh-Shh!" *suppressing giggles* *pulls out the whipped cream* -later- Black Star: *slaps his face--looks around* "H-Huh? What?" -elsewhere- Patty: *sitting in the corner, pouting* liz: now, what have we learned from this? Patty: "Bury the evidence?" liz: yeah....wait what? Patty: "I mean, don't shave off one of Kid's eyebrows?" -elsewhere- Kid: Q_Q "...I need a makeup pencil." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Seen Lisa?" yu: i think she went out to do errands. Vulcan: "Hope she picks up more cat food..." -elsewhere- Meme: "...That's a lot of plushies." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *feeding ducks* "..." fang-hua: morning. Mr. Tsubaki: "Ah, hello...How is everything?" -elsewhere- kohaku:...*staring up at the sky* *Someone is watching her* kohaku:.. ?? *turns* Spirit: "..." kohaku: the hell do you want, death scythe? Spirit: "You should be in class." kohaku: tch- whats the point? they're just premature brats who'll just get killed in battle, but you would know that, wouldnt you? *SNITCK* Spirit: *his blade is at her neck* "..." kohaku: *deflects it with an amber blade* you should be careful, you could get in trouble for harming a student on campus. Spirit: "I am not looking at a student..." *takes another step forward* "I see a petulant little child..." kohaku: *glares* tch-, this is lame. im going for a walk. *begins running off* marie:....what is wrong with that girl? *concerned* Spirit: "...After what happened to her mother..." marie: .....*remembering* Spirit: "..." *shakes* marie:...*remembering what happened to christa's birth mother*.... Spirit: "...I...don't think I can teach right now..." marie: i'll take over your classes for you. *smiles* Spirit: "I-I'm sorry. Thank you..." *holds onto the balcony to steady himself* marie:...do you need to see the nurse? Spirit: *nod nod* -nurse's office- sachiko: yes? !! spirit! Spirit: *weak wave* "H-Hey..." sachiko: is everything ok? Spirit: "..." *covers his face* Spirit: "I...I was so angry." sachiko: ?? Spirit: "One of the students just...mocked me for Maka's...Maka's..." sachiko: !!...*hugs him* Spirit: *hug* "I'm sorry...I failed her..." sachiko: you did the best you could....we're only human. Spirit: "...It's just another screwup. One after another...Izumi..." sachiko: izumi is alright. you saved her life. *smiles* Spirit: "...I couldn't save Maka's...And Izumi is now in this school..." ((Back)) sachiko: *smiles* a perfect chance to make up for past mistakes... *holds his hand* you can do it. i believe in you. Spirit: "..." *bites his lip, nods* -elsewhere- Kepuri: *with fishing pole* "...No bites." -a few days later- Kid: *sweating* liz: you alright? Kid: "Wedding. Reception. Wedding. Rings. Wedding. Dancing. Wedding. Food. Wedding. Wedding night..." *shaking* liz: easy kid, just breathe in. Kid: *holding paper bag to his mouth, breathing in and out until he calms down* "...I hope you are handling this pressure better than I..." liz: well, i am nervous too. but i know it will be ok. -elsewhere- Shotaro: *hanging from the ceiling* mana: we're home! Shotaro: "Yay!" *drops confetti down* chie: welcome back everyone. toru: ^o^ io: hehe! Kepuri: "Glad to be..." *stretches* "Ground hurts." nea: my poor back TT.TT Shinoda: *holding up an ice cream bar* "You must heal..." nea: thank you *smoooooch* Shinoda: -\\\\- "You're welcome." Assi: "Mooooooooooonooooooooo!" mono: ?!! Assi: "You're back!" *arms wide open* -elsewhere- Black Star: "Just feeling crowded in here." tsubaki: maybe we could take a walk? Black Star: "Yeah, that would be good..." tsubaki: *she smiles* Black Star: *opens door for her* "...That's a cute shirt." tsubaki: *smiles* thanks. Black Star: *closes door behind her* "Where'd you get it?" tsubaki: i did some shopping over the weekend. Black Star: "Nice. Don't suppose you got me anything...?" -elsewhere- Izuku: *knocking his head against the wall* inko: izuku? are you alright in there? *worried* Izuku: "?!" *opens his door--he has a forehead mark as he smiles nervously* "J-Just...trying to motivate myself..." inko: well, do try to be careful. *worried* Izuku: "..." *nod nod nod* "I'm sorry to make you worry." -elsewhere- Relan: *checking the pantry* iris: hungry? Relan: *nod nod* "I was hoping for cereal..." -elsewhere- Patty: "Takeru..." takeru: y-yes? Patty: *hug* "Feels like I haven't seen you in a while." takeru: s-sorry. been busy... Patty: "Long work hours?" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *in pajama pants and a t-shirt...eating cereal in front of the TV* "..." kabuki: good morning. *in a yukata, slightly draped off one of his shoulders* Tsukiyo: *not looking up from the TV, mouth full of cereal and milk* "Mornin'." *swallows her meal, turns* "How are you--" o\\\\o kabuki: ah, what are you watching? Tsukiyo: o\\\o "...Cartoons." -elsewhere- Yumi: *frowning* kirika: *bandaged* ..... Yumi: "How bad are the injuries?" kirika: its just a few scratches, mom. Yumi: "Hence the bandages...How did this happen?" kirika: ....some punks were tormenting a little kid. i beat the shit out of them. Yumi: "And where are they now?" kirika: ER probably...but the kids alright... Yumi: "...I think you should see that child in the morning..." kirika: not sure where they live though...wouldnt that be weird to see them? Yumi: "Perhaps. But I expect that, as a representative of the DWMA, you show interest when intervening in other people's lives. Your behavior reflects on many--and you are a role model..." kirika: *laughing* are you being real?! a delinquent like me? a role model? as if! Yumi: *eyeglasses glint* "You don't get to _decide_ to be a role model." kirika: o_o; Yumi: "Now, where does this child live?" -elsewhere- Benimaru: *yawn* kirei: busy day today? Benimaru: *nods* "Disagreements among residents...Had to intervene..." *he lifts up his shirt, revealing a nasty bruise* kirei: !! *goes to get the medkit* Benimaru: "I'm sure it's fine...Can't be that bad..." *tries to sit down* kirei: *bandaging him up* Benimaru: "...Thank you." kirei: *smiles* Benimaru: "Heh...I used to just jump into combat, wanting to brawl..." kirei: *listening* Benimaru: "...Don't get me wrong. I still want to fight. But...I know I have someone to come home to." kirei:...*smiles and blushes* Benimaru: *winces a bit as he moves to hug her* kirei: *hugs back, but not too much as to not put pressure on the bruise* Benimaru: "...You're gentle." -elsewhere- Kid: *lying on the couch* julie: ?? Kid: *yawn* "Hey, Julie..." julie: *smiles* Kid: *sits up* "How's your day been?" julie: good. summer break starts next month! Kid: *smiles* "Yay..." *looks at her* "Any idea what you'll be doing this summer?" -elsewhere- Yohei: "Diaper change--complete!" toru: ^o^ chie: seems you have this parenting thing down pat~ ^^ Yohei: "Hope so..." *hold up Toru* "For this little guy's sake." toru: hehe! Yohei: *hug, kiss* "Happy baby!" -elsewhere- Sakuya: "...Is that a deer?" naho: *looks* oh my gosh! *snaps a pic* so cute! Shamrock: *stare* Sakuya: *nod nod* "Yeah. Real peaceful..." himawari: *smile* Shamrock: *flashbacks* (student: come on! just go up and touch it!) (Young!Sham: o~o *approaches cautiously...*) (deer: *looks up and charges*) (student 2: henry run!) (Young!Sham: *stunned, can't move* o___O ) tsubaki: shamrock? *puts a hand on his shoulder* Shamrock: "MY APPENDIX STILL ACHES FROM ITS ANTLERS!" tsubaki: o.o; naho:...huh? Shamrock: "..." *exits the room, going outside...in front of the deer* deer: *stares* naho: O_O Shamrock: "..." *rolls up his sleeves, approaches the deer* tsubaki: what is he doing? O_O; otogiri: he's about to throw down. Shamrock: *stands his ground, holding up his arms at the deer* "...Not again..." deer: *glint* Shamrock: "...Come get some." deer: *SCREECH AND CHARGES* tsubaki: ah!! naho: O-O Shamrock: "AAAAARG!" *tries to grab the deer by the neck and belly* -grapple- naho: woah! O.O tsubaki: 0_0; lavender: damn. Shamrock: *clutching the deer* "I got you now, you bastard..." deer: *struggling* lilac: q.q; Shamrock: *lifts up the deer* tsubaki: oh goodness... Shamrock: "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" *suplex* naho: *JAWDROP* lilac: O.O tsubaki: O_O lavender: dude holy shit. Belkia: ._. Black Star: D: Higan: "...Damn." Shamrock: *collapsed with the deer...panting...* deer: X_X -KO- Shamrock: *fist lifted up* "Victory..." *falls unconscious* -later- himawari: *worried* Shamrock: "Zzz..." *slowly opens his eyes* "Wh-What...?" tsubaki: are you alright? you passed out. Shamrock: "I'm sore..." *looks around, down at himself* "...The deer?" tsubaki: it woke up and ran off. i made sure to feed it. Shamrock: "..." *proud smile, as he stands up on the bed and rips open his shirt* "I AM VICTORIOUS!" tsubaki: o.o naho: ... >->;;;;; himawari:..*small blush* Shamrock: *panting with excitement...before he lies back down* "My abs...are on fire..." otogiri: shamrock, you need rest. Shamrock: "But I'm all..." *yawn* "...fired up..." tsubaki: no kidding. *puts a cold compress on his forehead* Shamrock: *looks at Himawari* "...Are you...okay?" himawari:...?? y-yes... .////. Shamrock: *nod nod* "I'm glad..." *small wink at her* himawari: o///o Shamrock: *smiles...as he falls asleep* "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *sitting in the onsen* .\\\\\. "...I feel conflicted." fang-hua: how so? Tsukiyo: *covering herself in the bath* "...You ever realize something because you were not paying attention to it, because you were focused on someone else?--SOMETHING ELSE!" fang-hua: um...? Tsukiyo: *frown* "Ever since Benimaru hooked up, I've felt sad and empty..." fang-hua: ...*pats her back* Tsukiyo: *sniff* "Th-Thanks..." -elsewhere- Victor: *opening another book* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *eating from a bowl of cereal* -morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: morning handsome~ Kid: *smiles* "Morning, beautiful." stocking: hehe~ *smooch* Kid: =\\\\= *smooch* "Love you..." stocking: love you too~ Kid: *hug* "Ready for the day?" stocking: yep. -at school- itsuka: *in homeroom, writing things down* Bakugo: *trying to write down notes...but looks at Itsuka* reiko: *a class 1-b student* isnt that katsuki bakugo from class 1-a? tokage: *another class 1-b student* what's he doing here? Bakugo: *annoyed twitch* Bakugo: ("I can't let anyone know I came into the wrong class today...Do not give in. Do not give them the satisfaction...") boy: *a somewhat chubby boy sits on the floor, as bakugo has taken his seat*... TT.TT Bakugo: *glancing at the clock...it's only been five minutes* "...I CAN'T TAKE IT!" nirengeki: may i have my seat back now sir? itsuka: ?? Bakugo: *fire breath* "FINE! TAKE IT!" *kicks away from the chair and storms out of the room* students: *blink blink* blood king: ....well. _that_ just happened. Bakugo: *enters hallway* -\\\\- "I looked so stupid back there..." *shoves hands in his pockets, grumbling* eijiro: so my foot is totally stuck in there, the dog is flipping the fuck out, and i still have half a pie left!...oh! hey bakugou! Bakugou: "I DID NOTHING WRONG! SHUT UP!" eijiro:...eh? Bakugou: "Give me your notes from what I missed!" -later- Iida: "Bakugou seems...more annoyed than usual." ochako: maybe be stubbed his toe? Bakugou: *annoyed twitch* Izuku: "Seems worse than a toe-stubbing. Maybe he hit his elbow on the door?" Bakugou: *more annoyed twitching* denki: i think i know where he got hit, and it rhymes with 'enis'. Bakugou: *growling* -CHOP- denki: ow! what? i was gonna say 'wenis'! Bakugou: "THAT'S NO BETTER, YOU DICK!" -elsewhere- Medusa: *looking at the cave walls* "Hmm..." milia: whatcha dooooing? Medusa: *taps a carving on the wall* "Who made these?" milia:...*shrugs* Medusa: "The writing is certainly old..." ("Did I see this in...that book?") -something is heard in the lower regions- milia: O.O;; Medusa: "...Follow me." milia: *following* *The markings on the walls increase as they descend, closer to the sound* Medusa: "..." *small smirk* "Fascinating...I'm beginning to follow..." milia: ....!! i-is that...?? -a familiar male is there....a certain reaper....only...its not.-

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.