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eli-writes-sometimes · 1 year

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Heads Up, Seven Up

Tagged three times by @orphicpoieses (in the giant tag game response), @indigocastor and @oh-no-another-idea, so I'll post three snippets in one post!

All from The Remnants of Shadows:

First

“Father, are- are you alright?” I ask trepidatiously, and I wince, hoping that he won’t take it as insolence.

“Me? I’m fine. A little stressed, that’s all.” “Just a little?” “Fine. I’m very stressed. A major incident has occurred, and we have to address it soon, as the longer we wait, the more damaging it will be to our reputation.” “I- I see.”

I don’t see. He’s never been the most open of men, but he isn’t usually as vague as just to say an incident. I don’t push it further, as he is clearly not in the best state, and I don’t want to accidentally make him angry. The wrath of Tobias Alexanderson is a sight to behold, and terrifying from the receiving end.

“Now, get dressed quickly. Formal attire, obviously. Wear something black, and have a rose in your hair.”

Second

“Hello Hunter.” I say, smiling, trying to look as non-threatening and as charismatic as possible. The more that you smile for the public, the more inclined they will be to like you.

“Hello, sir. Are- are you in need of flowers?” She asks, almost as if she can’t believe it. It makes sense. Her shop is hardly the fanciest establishment for buying flowers in Blackburn, and not the kind of place that people as important as me and my father would normally patronise, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

“Well, why else would we be here? I’m sure you didn’t think that this was a social call?” My father asks, in a tone that didn’t quite feel threatening, but Hunter quickly gets the message - hurry up and serve us.

“Of course, naturally.” She mutters, and disappears into the back of the shop for a second, but re-emerges carrying a large box of flowers of all different shapes, sizes and colours. “What were you looking for?” “Nothing that fancy.” I say, waving away the large box, and I catch a look in Hunter’s eyes that seems almost sad. Probably upset that she isn’t going to get as much money from this interaction as she would like.

“Right. Did you have anything in mind?” “Have you got any black roses in stock?” My father asks, and Hunter’s eyes widen as she realises what that means. Black roses are for people of high status that have passed, if they are not direct members of your family.

Third

“Go on. It’s ok, you’re all good here.” “Yeah, yeah. It looked like- like the void was reaching into the world and stealing the house into itself.” “Wow, that’s a fucked-up metaphor.” I mutter under my breath, just loud enough for Kallisto to hear, as Jett has surprisingly good hearing, and he has a strict no-swearing-on-the-job policy, drives off customers he says.

“Fucked up it may be, but it’s not innacurate.” “So do you know what’s going on? Why this happened?” “Nope. No idea. Why would I?”

“Fair point. So did you just see the house and run here?” My concern for their health begins to rise again, but they don’t seem to notice, carrying on as if nothing was wrong.

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cashmoneychiyo · 7 years

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@daisy12pink sent us a fanfiction about Mikoshiba making fanfiction. Enjoy!

Sakura: so today, Nozaki-kun…

Mikoshiba: again with Nozaki? I get that you like him, but you really ought to do something about it!

S: I know! But… I’m scared… What if he turns me down? Maybe he’ll never let me come over and do his beta again!

M: But seriously, even I’m getting tired of hearing this when you aren’t doing anything. If you want, maybe I could help you tell him?

S: you would do that? Thank you Mikorin!

M: it’s a pleasure to help a beautiful woman such as you! …..why did I do that?! I don’t want to do something so embarrassing!!

M: Let’s see.. How can I do this in such a way that even Nozaki would understand? I’ve got it! I’ll draw a manga! Drawing those two exactly though would make it a little too obvious though… I want Sakura to be able to express her feelings, and I want Nozaki to at least have to think through it first. I know! I’ll draw them as Suzuki and Mamiko! Now, I just need to make the situation the same as one that Sakura and Nozaki have been in earlier… but now that I think of it, none of those situations seem to match Suzuki and Mamiko. What about that time they went on a date? Sure it wasn’t a real date, but if I just change it a little bit… I just need to make sure to focus on Mamiko’s feelings and how much she loves Suzuki kun! Now, just add a few finishing touches, aaaand, done!

M: Nozaki! I wrote a story with Mamiko and Suzuki. I want you to read it!

Nozaki: ooh, a fanfiction huh? I didn’t know you were such a big fan of my manga! Very well, let me see.

Suzuki: Mamiko, a new cafe just opened up! Want to go?

Mamiko: of course! (I’m so happy! I get to go on a date with Suzuki kun!)

N: wait a second, who are these characters?

M: Nozaki, I know my drawing is bad, but I LITERALLY just told you that they’re Mamiko and Suzuki…

N: I see….

Suzuki: I just realized now, Mamiko, but even though we’re dating, I’ve never called you by your first name before.

N: hold on a second! Mikoshiba, have you already forgotten? Mamiko IS her first name!

M: But you never specified her last name, and Suzuki calls her that from the beginning! How was I supposed to know?

N: Since it’s innacurate, I’m going to skip it and move on.

M: No!!!

Suzuki: So Mamiko, what do you want to order?

Mamiko: Cheesecake!

N: huh? Cheesecake? Mikoshiba, did you use Sakura for reference here? Mamiko usually wouldn’t order cheesecake.

M: again, how would I know? You never really specify what Mamiko orders on dates.

N: but obviously, Mamiko likes parfaits!

M: Fine, just continue with the story!

Guardian spirit: Mamiko, you should really order something and split it with Suzuki kun!

Mamiko: No! I want cheesecake!

N: That’s totally Sakura! Mikoshiba, what’s the point of This? Everyone is out of character, these characters are literally just me, you, and Sakura from the time we went to the cafe, and the drawing is terrible!… No offence.

M: but Nozaki! You’re missing the point!

N: About the only redeeming quality is that the flowers are beautiful.

M: But Nozaki! Just forget that it’s Mamiko and Suzuki for now. Just pay attention to Mamiko’s feelings!

Mamiko: He called me by my first name for the first time! I’m so happy! He’s paying to let me eat this whole slice of cheesecake! He’s so thoughtful! I have so many wonderful things to say about him that it’s hard to pick a single one! Oh wow! He really has so many things he likes about me? I love him so much!

N: …..

M: Nozaki? Do you get it now?

N: no… Mamiko wouldn’t be able to think these things without getting majorly embarrassed!

M: just forget Mamiko already!

S: Mikorin! Did you actually do something? It’s okay if you didn’t. I should be the one to say something anyway, and I feel kind of bad for making you do that…

M: I tried something…

S: Really?? How did it go?

M: Well, he just can’t see past the real Mamiko and Suzuki…

S: Mikorin…. what did you do?

-credits to @daisy12pink

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