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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 10

things are getting quite exciting in death city, from school plays to weddings. and who is this new mysterious lady love of spirit’s? find out in the chapter below!

Kid: "Zzz..." -the next morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: zzzzzzzzz........ Kid: (sits up... "She deserves better...I don't know how to be better..." Gets up, goes into the bedroom's new bathroom to shower.) -soon, she wakes up and knocks on the door- stocking: morning kid. Kid: "Morning." (opens the door; he's in a towel, leans to kiss her cheek) stocking: how are you? Kid: (small smile) "Better...You?" stocking: pretty good. Kid: (sighs) "Well, I finished with the shower...I'll get dressed." stocking: need any help? Kid: "...Yes." -she helps him with his tie- Kid: (blushes) "Th-thank you..." stocking: no problem. -she kisses him gently- Kid: (leans his forehead against hers) "...What now?" stocking: the usual thing i guess, study and help your parents plan their wedding. Kid: (nods) "Th-Thank you for not telling them about...last night." stocking: *she nods* i didnt want to worry them. this is important to them... but what you're going through is important too, and i want to support you. Kid: (nods) "I look forward to this wedding..." (then he thinks of something, blushing a bit) stocking: what is it? Kid: "...I was imagining you...in a wedding dress...Sorry." stocking: ....oh..... *bluuuush* Kid: (blushing harder) "You would look beautiful..." stocking:.... -later- liz: morning kid. how's your 'stomach ache'? Kid: (tense) "F-Fine...H-How are you all?" Patty: (puts on a smile) "Fine, Kiddo." (but her eyes look sad) liz: *she nods* Kid: "...Have you seen my parents?" liz: they went to see a coordinator for decorations and stuff. Kid: (nods) "That's good..." (robotically butters some toast, then quietly eats it) Patty: (finishes her cereal) "I guess we better study...wait for your parents to get back..." stocking: yeah. Kid: (nods) "I wanted to try to read a bit more on soul perception..." liz: alright. Kid: (takes his plate to the sink, having only eaten some toast) "Okay..." (departs for the living room) stocking:...... -begin study- Kid: (taking notes...tapping his pencil. "If I could determine a way to identify hundreds of individuals simultaneously...") stocking:.... *she's studying history* Patty: (trying to finish some math homework) liz: *she's reading history as well* Patty: (pulls out her calculator watch) "At least dumb old Azusa can't stop me from using a calculator on homework..." liz: hey come on, she's gonna be our mom soon. Patty: (frowns) "I can still call my mom stupid for not letting me use a calculator..." Kid: (looks over his book, frowns at Patty) stocking: *sighs*... so what're you reading, kid? Kid: (points to a chart) "I'm reading about a certain soul perception technique, one that depends on tapping into the souls of other people...almost like a sonar system." stocking: oh? like sight-jacking? Kid: (nods) "It came up in discussion with Yumi regarding her Thousand-Mile Eyes. I think that if I could draw upon the soul perception of others, I could prepare myself to perceive more details about numerous souls simultaneously, more than just their size and position but also even their feelings, thoughts..." liz: sounds scary. Kid: "It can be overwhelming...and intrusive. That's why the goal is to use it sparingly, or else you risk invading the privacy of others." stocking: ........... Kid: (closes the book) "I think I've read enough on this topic for today." stocking: want to read with me? Kid: (nods) "What are you reading?" stocking: just a history book. Kid: "Which topic? Maybe history of the Sages?" stocking: actually, the history of Arcadia. Kid: "Arcadia?" stocking: the city of the angels. Kid: "...Oh...Any leads?" stocking: just the crafting of the holy garments and their grigori origins. Kid: "Hmm...How are your garments made, then?" stocking: hmm. they were crafted by materials blessed by the grigori ancestors. Kid: "And then someone knitted that material into your stockings...Have other such garments been discovered?" stocking: if they have, then they're all in arcadia, used by the members of the arcadian heavenly guard. Kid: "...Any idea how to get to Arcadia?" stocking: well, its in the sky, so... Kid: "How high?" stocking: hmm.... Kid: "High enough that humans could reach? Or maybe...that shinigami could reach?" stocking: not sure... Kid: (sighs) "Maybe someday soon..." stocking: yeah... Kid: (reads along with Stocking) -later- Kid: "..." stocking: you ok? Kid: (nods) "It's still taking some time to get over...yesterday." stocking: ....... Kid: "One day at a time, yes?" stocking: yeah. Kid: (holds her hand) stocking: *she smiles* Kid: (slowly leans to her cheek to kiss her) lord death: we're baaaack~! Kid: (tenses up, pulls back, puts his hands on his lap) stocking: good evening sir! Yumi: "Good evening, Stocking. Kid, are you feeling better?" Kid: (still seated, nods fervently) stocking: yeah. *she rubs his stomach* he's doing better now. Kid: (blushing more) -elsewhere- medusa: alright, so how do i open this thing? ???: (chuckles) "I thought the brilliant Medusa Gorgon could do anything..." medusa: tch- just give me a moment! hmmm... *she takes aim at a nearby dummy, with stein's face crudly drawn on it* TAKE THIS YOU SMUG ASSHAT! --The Book charges, and its powers causes symbols to alight along Medusa's skin before a beam fires from her at the dummy-- medusa: agh! *she winces in pain* t-the hell? ???: "Sorry about that. The power of the Book only works with a conduit. Guess who that is?" medusa: a conduit, eh? ???: "I used to depend upon Icons--manifestations. However, they tend to be...narrow-minded. I need someone who can fully realize the Book's power, and that meant finding someone whose goals align with my own. That is where you come in." medusa: ....alright, whats the catch? ???: "You will feel some...discomfort. That pain you felt? That will persist, unless you can attune yourself to the Book. 'Resonate,' if you will." medusa: hm.... is that all? ???: "Will you enact my will on this world? To acquire all that is in it--all knowledge, all objects...all persons? Even that shinigami?" medusa: ...... very well. we have a deal. ???: "Good...Now, then, we have much practice ahead of us, unless you want to feel pain each time you tap into this book's powers." medusa:....tch-, very well...... just like old times.....right noah? ???: "...Hmph. Yes, it has been...Medusa." --The Book flips open...and "Noah" emerges-- medusa: you have no idea how much i'd love to smack you across the face right about now. Noah: (smirks) "And yet you aren't even trying." medusa: neither are you~ Noah: (wraps his hands along her wrists, pushing those wrists up over her head and against the wall) medusa: ????!!! Noah: (the smile is gone, the eyes narrow) "This is the all-powerful witch, Medusa? No...the Medusa I knew would not talk so much. She would strike. She would act!" medusa: *she kicks him in the crotch* Noah: (grimaces, lets go of her wrists, doubles over...and looks up at her with a smile) "That's the snake I knew..." medusa: *she aims a vector arrow at his throat.* give me a good reason why i shouldnt cut you into gibs right now... Noah: "Tch. Because you need me..." medusa: heh, last time you said that, i ended up with a little bundle of irritation that ended up betraying me. Noah: "I'll have to ask how our bundle is doing...but perhaps you should remember what happens if I'm gone..." (points to the Book) medusa: your point is? --The Book flips open: its pages are now blank-- medusa: ...... Noah: "I am the Book. No me, no Book, no writing, no power." (glances at the arrow) "Get the point?" medusa:....... *she reels back* *snarls* Noah: (smiles, stands up again, despite some testicular pain) "Well, you are in no mood to practice. I suggest we find another way to have you ready for our upcoming challenges...Perhaps some sparring?" medusa: ..... *she grabs his shirt* listen. i'm very tired. i'm very annoyed. and i have not gotten laid in over a f***ing year. so as you can tell, im not in the best mood right now. *twitch* Noah: "..." (puts his hand on the back of her neck--and kisses her) medusa: ?!?!?!?!?!? Noah: (his hand grabs her right breast) medusa: w-what the FUCK?! o//////////o Noah: (takes her wrists again, holding them over her head, his right leg between hers and his left left to the right of her) "You said you have not been fucked? Then perhaps you need to be..." medusa:...*eye twitch* . you know what.... fuck it. *forced smirk of annoyance* seeing how long you've been in that thing, i bet you've lost your touch. Noah: (knowing smirk) "I doubt that..." (buries his mouth into her neck) medusa: *she bites her lip* Noah: (grabs the collar of her outfit...and rips at it) medusa: heh, i was getting sick of having to wear that prison uniform anyway~ Noah: (pushes her against the wall, stands before her, takes his hands along the rip...and pulls, ripping the shirt down along her front, exposing her skin) medusa: you're just jumping on into it arent you? Noah: "You've been without it for a year: would you have it any other way?" medusa: touche you bastard. Noah: (pulls off the tattered shirt, then grabs her bra--tearing at its strap) medusa: though i bet you've been without it much longer than i have~ Noah: (grinding against her through their pants, holding up one of her arms in the air as her right breast is exposed) "You think so?" medusa: oh? Noah: "...I do alright." (his lips suck on her nipple, tugging at it as he returns to it over and over) medusa: *trying to contain her moans* Noah: (pulls down the other strap, then...) "Fuck it..." (Grabs her bra from the front--and snaps it open. It was not a front-clasp bra) medusa: !!!! Noah: (with her now completely topless, his hands work at her breasts, as he alternates sucking each of her nipples, biting them and tugging at them) medusa: nh...hehe... im not as easy as you think i am~ you probably like to see your partners squirming, dont you? Noah: (he continues to work her left nipple, as he forces a hand down her pants) "What's the point if she doesn't?" medusa: just try me~ Noah: (one of his hands is down her pants--and his other hand now shoots up to her head, grabbing a fistful of her hair, pulling it up) medusa: *she flinches* ah.... heh... Noah: (a bit surprised) "No shriek? I want you to scream. I want you screaming!" medusa: hehe... i might.. but it seems you've done this before... and not too long ago either... maybe if i can imagine how they suffered...~ Noah: (frowns) "She begged me to stop..." (his fingers have found her core, which is already growing wet...he traces one along her slit, coaxing her to let him enter her) medusa: *she bucks slightly* you'll have to be more detailed than that~ Noah: (smirks) "I am practically paper..." (he slides slowly into her) "You know what a papercut feels like?" medusa: stings like a bitch... but not like the shaula kind... take a guess what i mean there. Noah: (Licks along her neck, as he lets his finger slide deeper into her. His other hand rests on her hip...) "Stings, yes...but I know how to make it hurt much more." (his finger slides along her hip--leaving one papercut) medusa: aah!! f-fuck! Noah: "And that's just one..." (he pulls back the finger inside of her--and thrusts it faster into her) "...but when you repeat the cut again..." (he slides his finger over that papercut on her hip--and his finger is again as sharp as paper, cutting into her more deeply) medusa: *she yelps out in pain* Noah: "Ah...Music..." (he pulls out quickly from inside her, pulling his hand out so quickly from her pants that he stretches their waistband a bit. He clutches her hips, gets down on his knees, looks at the deeper papercut on her hip...and licks it) medusa: *blushing* Noah: "Oh, that red on your skin...I missed it...The blood, the blush...All of it...And I missed that pink..." (his fingers curl along the waistband...He starts to tear at it...) medusa: oh? is that right? *Rip!* medusa: !!!!!! *bluuush* Noah: "Yes..." (he has torn the pants open, revealing her panties) medusa: *she tries to avert eye contact* i'm only wearing underwear because the shitty prison made me.. Noah: "A shame to hide one of the few good things about you..." (his fingers curl around one edge of the panties, ripping them) medusa: o/////o Noah: (he finishes ripping there, turns to the other edge, and rips there, then grabs the front edge of the panties with his teeth) medusa: 7/////7 Noah: (stands, steps back, looking at her) "There. That's how you should look: naked, exposed...Turn around." Noah: (he spits the panties out of his mouth) medusa: make me. Noah: (seizes her shoulder, flips her around, slamming her against the wall) medusa: oof! damn... Noah: (his hand shoves down and grabs her core) "Never tell me what to do." medusa: ahh! Noah: "You wanted this. I could see it in your eyes for so long..." (massaging her down there) medusa: *shudders* f-fuck! Noah: "You did want this, didn't you?" (he shoves a finger into her) medusa: y-yeah... Noah: (shoves a second finger into her) "Yes...But I do not hear you screaming..." medusa: aahhh! Noah: (thrusts the fingers deeper into her, as his other hand grabs her ponytail--and tugs back) "Louder." medusa: f-fuuuck!! Noah: "Or do I have to cover you in papercuts? Every inch of you, until you are raw, bleeding...dying?" medusa: *she yelps out* Noah: "Her skin was pristine...but it healed. I could cut her again, and again, and again--and soon it would be perfect again, ready to cut again." (he leans against her...and he has already unbuckled his pants, letting them drop against the floor) "Your skin won't heal like that..." medusa: nghhh. Noah: (his boxer-clad groin grinds against her, hardening against her) "So you are lucky...I'm not going to cut you, Medusa..." medusa: o-oh? Noah: (he has slipped off his boxers, and he thrusts his penis into her) medusa: ah-aHHH!! Noah: (leans into her ear) "I'm going to make you beg..." medusa: li-like she did? Noah: (smirks) "When I was through with her, she was too hoarse to speak..." medusa: w-was that all you did? Noah: "I made her cry..." (thrusts into her) medusa: ahhh! how s-so? Noah: (steadies his hands along her breasts, as he digs his nails into them--not producing papercuts, but kneading them) "I took everything from her. I started with her friends. I fed her images of losing them all..." medusa: mmmn~ Noah: (thrusts into her again, licking along the back of her neck) "The line between reality and madness faded for her: she could not know what was actual, and what was a nightmare." medusa: ohhh~ was she that easy? Noah: (tugging at her nipples, as he thrusts again) "Her mind was strong. It took so long to make her see the fiction of this reality, to see how easily within the Book I could alter that reality...But once her mind broke, was she easy?" (slides back out of her--and thrusts again, harder) "Yes." medusa: and as for physical torture~? Noah: (bites into her shoulder) "I claimed every part of her: from that mouth full of curses, to that tainted cunt of hers, to her dirty anus..." (thrusts three more times hard into her) medusa: mmmn~ Noah: (smirks) "And you? What of your cunt, you snake...?" (pounds her four times quickly, digging his nails into her breasts) medusa: *she moans at the thought of this girl's suffering* Noah: "You want me to fill up your pussy, don't you? Like I did to that child?" medusa: oh yes~ Noah: "And fill up every inch of you...your mouth...that tight anus of yours..." (he pulls out of her, spreading her cheeks and rubbing a finger along her anus) medusa: mmmn~ Noah: (continues rubbing along her anus...then pokes a bit of his finger into it) medusa: *wince* Noah: (clutches her hips again, as he shoves his hard penis back into her) medusa: ahhhh~!! Noah: (continues thrusting into her, digging his nails into her hips but not with papercuts) "Cum already, you witch..." medusa: nnngh~! Noah: (eyes rolling back) "Oh, God...So close...I can feel you clenching around me. You wanted this cock for so long, haven't you?" medusa: its better t-than nothing r-riiight~?! Noah: (pulls at her ponytail again) "Wrong answer!" (pulls harder) "You missed me in you, didn't you?!" medusa: AHHHH!!! Noah: "Say you want this!" medusa: AH! i-i want it!! Noah: "Louder!" medusa: YES!! FUCK! FUUUCK~! Noah: "Take it in! You needed a man for so long, now you got one! Cum! Cum right now, you fucking witch!" medusa: *she pants and screams out as her body trembles, her juices squirting* Noah: "..." (pulls out of her as she squirts, turns her around, and kisses her hard on the mouth) medusa: !!!! Noah: (ends the kiss, then throws her down to the floor) medusa: *coughing and panting* fuck... still as rutheless as ever... Noah: (pins her down, as he tears off his hat, jacket, and shirt, as he continues stroking his still hard penis) "You're not done...Not 'til I cum..." medusa: of course not~ Noah: "Get to work...and make it good." medusa: heh, alright~ *she licks at the tip, slowly* Noah: (seizes her head, digging his nails into her scalp) medusa: *she ends up deethroating him* !!!! Noah: (grunts) "Oh, God! That snake tongue of yours!" medusa: *she tightly grabs his balls* Noah: (practically shrieks) "Watch it!" medusa: *smirks* medusa: *she bites into the shaft* Noah: (gasps) "Fuck!" (raises his hand...then stops) "Bitch." medusa: what~? too rough for delicate lil noah~? Noah: (glares, as he clutches Medusa by the chin) "Finish me. No teeth." (shoves her chin away, sharply) medusa: hmph, fine... i'll humor you. *she does so, with an annoyed look on her face* Noah: (frowns still) "Until you can actually use this magic well, there is only one place for you: on your knees..." medusa: *snarls* Noah: (smirks) "But I like a woman with attitude...far more interesting than some girl who breaks like a bitch." -elsewhere away from this shitstorm- traitor prototype: lady shaula! there's someone here to speak with you. i think she's- shaula: send-er on in! *hic* Hibana: "Hmm...It's not even noon and you're already drunk. In most circumstances, that would be entertaining. But I'm here for serious business, Gorgon." shaula: izzat so? wait a min... arent you that model chick from the 5th brigade? wa-wazza pretty pampered celeb like you doin in this necka-da-woods? Hibana: "..." (turns to the Traitor) "Bring her coffee. Black. Now." (to Shaula) "A meeting of the minds." shaula: alrighty then hibanamama, lay-it on me. Hibana: (crosses her legs, rests a hand over the back of the couch) "My brigade is the pride of the Fire Squadron system for one reason: advancing humanity. We are not here to coddle humanity, to save the weaklings among them from the strong. No...we capitalize upon those who wield power: those flame beings, the next step in evolution." shaula: oh reeeally now? Hibana: "Gorgon, what is it that you desire? You create these Traitors...for what purpose?" shaula: dassa goood question. and the answer, control. yeah yeah, generic motiv is generic, but h-hear me out. i-if i unite these basterds under the banner of...something, then everyone wins, i-i think. they're like, perfect soldiers and shit. Hibana: "...Well-phrased." ("_This_ fool contains within her the mind-control venom I need? Okay, enough sweet-talking: time to get what I came here for...") "But why not make that 'something' an achievable goal? I suggest you and I should be working together, until your soldiers are not simply obedient, not simply powerful--but are absolutely unbeatable." shaula:..... iiiim listenin~ Hibana: "I have been capturing a variety of Flame Beings for years, and I have categorized their abilities. But it is more difficult to...persuade them to do as they are told." (sneers) "Why don't you and I take a little field trip to our newest laboratory? I think an up-close-and-personal view will allow you to see your full potential, Shaula Gorgon--to see what you can achieve if you and I collaborate." shaula: hmmm~ alrighty, sounds good. but i'm gonna have to get there all ingocnito. i'm sorta on the 'down-low' these days. Hibana: "Understood. I too made sure to arrive here without drawing attention to myself. The other squadrons have been keeping an eye on me..." (smiles) "But the benefit is that you will be riding in the lap of luxury..." shaula: i think i might like the sound of that~ beatrice: please dont flirt with your associates; it is highly unprofessional. shaula: i wasnt flirtin! *ahem* sorry bout thaaat~ Hibana: (licks her upper lip slightly) "Let us depart, Gorgon. Please keep the party that you bring with you small: it makes it easier to bring you in undetected." (stands up, her hand on her hip) "Our ride awaits." Toru: (outside, pops gum, waving a hand in front of the Traitor's face) "Heh. Stupid." shaula: alrighty then~... prototype:......... *uses his claw to pop the bubble in his face* Toru: (face covered in sooty gum) "Fucker." --Hibana guides Shaula through a secret passage, leading to an alley, where her limo is parked-- shaula: proto, beatrice, lets go! -elsewhere- -in a small clearing- kirika: *panting* phew... that was a good sparing match today. gopher: woah! so cool! Giriko: "...Asshole." (sits down on a rock, pulls out a carton, tapping out a cigarette, which he lights...he calms down...) "Where's my payment?" kirika: jeez, you drive a hard bargain... *she hands him a dirty magazine* not like albs is gonna notice its missing or anything~ gopher: y-you wont get in trouble will you? kirika: well, they call me 'tricky fingers kure' for a reason~.... actually they dont call me that, but i like to think they do. Giriko: (grins) "Ah, finally!" (opens, thumbing the pages) "Next time, though, bring booze. That last bottle hardly lasted at all." kirika: i think i can manage that. gopher:... *worried* Giriko: "Good. Consider that your homework: if you can't sneak around and get stuff, you're not good enough of a fighter." (stares at one page) "Heh. 'Homework.' I'm, like, Professor Giriko or something now." kirika: sure thing asshole. hehe~ gopher: y-you wont get caught, will you? i dont want you to get in trouble with your dad. Giriko: "...What's with this pussy? Who the hell you scared of, kid? Her dad? How bad can he be?" kirika: 7////7;;; s-since when are you the little goodie two shoes? ...*sigh* nevermind... giriko did you really forget that i was adopted into the death family? i literally told you about a while ago. Giriko: "...For real? Your dad is Lord Death? Ugh, see, this is why you need to bring me booze: I forget all the important stuff without it." kirika: yeah. but he did find out... 3....2.....1... justin: hello! *waves* Giriko: "Fuck!" (swings his fist, missing Justin--and hitting Gopher) gopher: OW! ughhh.... TT^TT justin: ah, good day everyone. Giriko: "Who the hell brought this fucking priest here?!" kirika: blame/thank my dad. he lets me do this, but i have to have a 'monitor' with me.... much to my obvious dismay. justin: hmm? are you alright? gopher: im ok.... mostly.... Giriko: *grumble* "Tell 'Dad' he has an awful sense of humor." (glares at Justin) "Priest." justin: HELLO~ *pleasant smile* kirika: fuck i just want to punch him... Giriko: "You smug cock-sucking tiny-dick sack of dogshit..." justin: a pleasant morning to you as well~ Giriko: "ARG! Get angry or something! Don't just be all happy! I just insulted you, you stupid fucking idiot!" kirika: its like he's not even phased.... its weird! justin: you seem displeased. Giriko: (eye twitching) "Because you bring only displeasure, fuckwad." (sneers) "But at least if you are here...I can do the one thing I've always wanted to do to you..." kirika: oh boy. justin: ........ *listening to music* Giriko: "CUT A MOTHERFUCKER, CHOP HIM INTO BITS, AND MAIL THEM TO HIS GRANNY! HA HA HA HA! Saw leg, cut 'em up!" (summons his saws on his leg to slice into Justin) justin: down boy. *le dodge+ spray bottle with holy water* Giriko: (shrieks like a wet cat, leaps back and hides behind the rock) gopher: ....hehehe.... kirika: *rolls her eyes* Giriko: "...I miss Arachnophobia. All the booze, women, and cigarettes I could ever need..." kirika: wanna go to the talon? my treat. Giriko: "..." *sniffs* "Yes..." justin: is that all you miss? kirika: well we're gonna be going to the usual place. gopher: w-wait up! *he follows* Giriko: "No..." (clutches Justin, crying into his habit) "I MISS ARACHNE!" justin:.... *paps his back* there there. kirika: ......... Giriko: *sobbing* kirika:..... *sigh* do you want to just go to bed? gopher: Q^Q Giriko: "I'M SO LONELY! I have no one to work for! Women don't like me! I talk a big game, but women don't want a guy who has porn mags, cigarettes, and booze..." (stops crying, gets serious) "Unless you know someone who is into that sort of thing." justin: i'm afraid i do not. Giriko: *back to sobbing* kirika: shit.... gopher: *crying* kirika: god dammit! justin: *sweatdrop* Giriko: "Why are you crying?" gopher: *hugs* Q~Q Giriko: *stunned* "Um..." (pats his back) "There, there?" (mouths to Justin: "Help me!") justin: *chuckles* how cute. Giriko: (mouths to Justin: "That doesn't help! I know you can read lips, you sneaky bastard! Help me!") kirika:... ehe.....*laughing* you guys are such babies! Giriko: "I am not a baby! I am a man! A big man who just--just..." (clutches Gopher, crying) "I'm so lonely!" kirika: im almost embarrassed. justin: *sweatdrops* -a presence can be felt, but it flees- justin: ??? Giriko: "Come on, little buddy..." (pats Gopher on the back) "We're getting plastered..." Giriko: *sniffs* "What's with you, Priest?" gopher: but i cant have alchohol! justin: nothing. just be careful. kirika: yeah yeah... we're going. Giriko: (nods at Justin) "Oh, those alcohol laws are for wimps. You are a man! It's time to get drunk! Right, Kirika?" kirika: come on man, you know i dont drink. *she laughs* Giriko: (stares into Kirika's eyes) kirika:... what? Giriko: "You lying to me, kid?" kirika: dude. if they'd let me, i would. but the frickin workers give me milkshakes. its really annoying... Giriko: (plants a hand on her head, messing up her hair) "You get me the beer, we'll split a bottle. Promise." kirika: *pouts* im not a goddamn kid you know! -elsewhere- kim: ok, that takes care of today's shift. wanna go play at the arcade? Jacqueline: "Okay." (then tenses) "I am not paying for your games this time!" kim: *pouts* ????: hehe~ oh spirit, you're so funny. kim: hmm? Spirit: "Why, thank you. I have been complimented frequently for my wry wit." Jacqueline: "Is that...Death Scythe Albarn?" kim: i think it is... Jacqueline: (blushes) "Who is that with him?!" kim: cant see, want to go take a look? Jacqueline: (nods) "Let's go." -the woman has pink hair and a purple dress, upon seeing her, kim tenses up- kim: !!!!!! Jacqueline: "That woman is pretty. I wonder how Death Scythe attracted her." (frowns) "Likely lies, as usual." kim: ........ -kim backs up and almost knocks over a plant- kim: ack! crap! Jacqueline: (catches the plant) "What is wrong with you? We'll get caught spying if you don't--" -seems they've been caught- ???: are you alright hun? you could have gotten hurt. kim: we're just. fine. ma'am. Jacqueline: "Yes. Um..." (takes Kim's hand) "And we have to get going!" ???: spirit? arent these girls students of yours? -kim dropped her slushie when she bumped into the plant- Spirit: "...Yes, they are. Maybe I should go talk with them..." kim: *sighs* kim: *ahem* *fake smile* hey mr albarn, how's it going? Jacqueline: (sweating) "HELLO MISTER DEATH SCYTHE! HOW ARE YOU?!" Spirit: "...Kim. Jacqueline." (rubs his ears) "_Loud_ Jacqueline. What are you doing?" kim: nothing. we were actually just about to- ???: oh dear, you dropped your drink. kim: its fine, i want that thirsty anyway... (thinkin: unlike _SOME_ people.) Spirit: (sighs, puts on a smile) "Kim, Jacqueline, allow me to introduce you to--" ???: Cathrine Regami, a pleasure to meet you. Jacqueline: (bows) "Likewise." kim: yeah, great to meet you... Spirit: "Cathrine and I were just talking about my teaching..." kim: is that so? cathrine: *she nods* he's so smart~ Spirit: (giggles) "Aw, how sweet of you to say..." Jacqueline: (studying Spirit. "What is with him?") cathrine: since you dropped your drink, why dont we get you girls something to eat? our treat~ Jacqueline: "Um, thank you..." Spirit: (blinks) "Oh, um, sure...Join us." -and so- kim:........... Jacqueline: (sips on her drink, overly cautious at how loud she sounds doing so) Spirit: (tapping a finger...) "So, Cathrine! Kim here is a meister, and Jacqueline is her weapon partner!" cathrine: is that right? kim:....so... how did you two meet? *forced smile* Spirit: "Cathrine found me, actually. I had stepped into a cafe..." cathrine: and we ordered the same thing at the same time! kim: how... cute... *eye twitch* Spirit: (giggles, reaches for Cathrine's hand) "Yes, it is." Jacqueline: (frowning at Kim, whispering very quietly) "What is wrong with you?" cathrine: we sat together and started talking, and i learned so much, his job, his hobbies. but when he told me about what happened with his ex-wife and daughter, i felt so bad, and i gave him my number in case he needed to talk, and here we are now~ Spirit: (small smile, his eyes growing sad, as he reaches for Cathrine's hand) cathrine: its so sad... i dont know what i would do if i ever lost a child... *she looks at kim* kim:..... well, thanks for the meal, but we have to head home right now to study, see ya in school mr a! Jacqueline: (looks back and forth) "Um...Yes. We will see you tomorrow, Death Scythe. Good-bye." (stands to depart) Spirit: (false attempt) "Oh, we hate to see you go, but if you have to go so soon..." kim: k see ya byyye! -at the dorms- kim: *sigh*.... Jacqueline: "What was wrong with you? Why were you acting so oddly around Death Scythe and his new girlfriend?" kim: because 'cathrine' is not what she says she is. Jacqueline: (narrows her eyes) "And you would know how?" kim: as if i'd forget the face of the woman who made my life a living hell my whole childhood... Jacqueline: (eyes widen) "No..." kim: yeah.... that was my mother. Kinuta Teal, the most horrible witch i've ever met.... emphasis on 'whore'. Jacqueline: (walks to Kim, hugs her) "I'm sorry." kim: whatever she's using mr albarn for, its not good. Jacqueline: (lets go) "What is our next step? Report to Lord Death?" kim: maybe just a warning, i mean, his wedding is coming up and... whatever, just a bit of a small heads up... i'll send a messenger bat. Jacqueline: "Hmm...I would think Lord Death can multi-task, even with a wedding. Are you going to attach your name to this message?" kim: no. *she writes down the note and calls for a bat* Jacqueline: "Kim...Would it be that bad to tell Lord Death that you are a witch?" kim: didnt he find out when we went to go find kid? Jacqueline: "Then wouldn't it help to let Spirit know that he is dating your mother?" kim: jackie. that would just be weird! Jacqueline: "Any weirder than what has already happened? If this woman is as bad as you suggest, I would think he deserves to know what he is getting himself into." kim: knowing her, she's probably gonna keep me from doing it. so we'll have to warn someone and have them tell him... hmmm. Jacqueline: "Maybe Lord Death? Or Azusa? Or Kid?" kim: or maybe... someone who spirit can really rely on.... -and so- aya: doctor! there's someone here to see you! Jacqueline: "Hello, Doctor." kim: hey. *waves* Stein: (tapping his fingers on his arm) "H-Hi...Sorry...I haven't had a cigarette in a while today." kim: well, we needed to talk to you about mr albarn's new lady friend. Stein: (snaps a rubberband on his wrist, calms down a bit) "Oh, her...What about her?" kim: well, something about her, isnt quite right. Stein: "That's obvious: she's dating Spirit." kim: *sweatdrop* its not just that. when the mail came in at the dorms, i got a witch's wanted list by accident, and look at this. *she shows him a picture of kinuta* (thinking: thank god sucy came through for me...) Stein: "..." (takes off rubberband, pulls out a cigarette, lights it) "Okay...That's her. Now we need evidence that is more than just physical resemblance. Where is 'Cathrine' living right now?" kim: the thing is... we dont know. Stein: "...If we follow Spirit, we then can pick up her trail and follow. She can't use magic while soul protect is in place...unless she has an animal form." kim: i doubt she'd use it. Stein: "Okay. We keep the party small. We'll need someone who can be incognito to follow, and someone to be a distraction while someone infiltrates her residence." kim: right. -elsewhere- Black Star: (removing a can of soup that Soul just tried to even out on the shelf) "So, can you get me an employee discount?" soul: i would if i could. *shrugs*..... seems like not many people are here today. Black Star: "Yeah. That's kind of weird at this time of day. Hey, if I dented this can, could I get it at discount?!" tsubaki: please dont. Black Star: (frowns) "Fine. What did we need to buy here anyway?" tsubaki: we got the cereal, bread and waffle mix, now we just need butter and milk. soul: that's in the dairy section towards the back. Black Star: "Thanks, man! Hey, when's your shift over?" soul: in about an hour. Black Star: "That's a long time. Well, call us up if you want to hang later. Anything you have to do after work?" soul: just the usual thing... Black Star: (nods) "Okay..." -later- Black Star: ("I hope Soul is holding up okay...") -hook cemetary- soul: hey, its me again. sorry i havent visited in a while. i got a part tme job a while back. --Wind blows along a nearby tree-- [Maka: "..."] ???: "..." (watching Soul) soul: *sigh* a lots been going on recently. marie has a kid of her own to take care of, lord death and yumi are getting hitched, a lots been going on... ???: (overhearing... "How much she has missed...") soul: *he sighs* i just wish we could share these experiences together, you know?.... i keep replaying that moment in my head... over and over.... wondering if there was something... anything i could have done..... ???: "..." ("I...think the same. I failed her...") soul:..... *he hugs the grave* it....its not fair maka..... it should have been me..... ???: "..." ("I'll return later...No point interfering...") (then he steps on a very loud branch. "Crap!") soul: !!! *extends scythe arm at the noise* ?! Spirit: "Stop! It's me!" soul: ?! oh... hey... Spirit: (clears throat) "Hey...I, uh, can come back later..." soul: s-sorry... *detracts blade* Spirit: "It's fine. I would've done the same..." soul:...... *he sighs, standing at the grave*.... Spirit: "...I'm sorry." soul:... *he doesnt say anything* Spirit: "It is not your fault, Soul." soul: ............. Spirit: "...There is not a day I do not feel my heart ache and just...wish I had been the one he killed. That monster..." soul: i know.......... Spirit: (stares at Maka's grave) "Yeah..." Spirit: "..." (puts a hand on the grave) soul: ........ Spirit: (starts to cry a bit) soul:.... *pats his back a little* Spirit: "Maka..." -elsewhere- eternal feather: *she's at the book shop* ???: "Excuse me? Could I reach by you for a book?" eternal feather: hmm? oh, sure. pardon me. Hiro: "Thanks." (reaches for a martial arts book) eternal feather: o////o n-no problem. Hiro: "Oh, hey, Eternal Feather! Sorry, I didn't recognize you." eternal feather: i-its fine. ./////. um... s-so- sayaka: *she enters* alright! time for my bi-monthly manga haul! Hiro: (smiles at Eternal Feather) "Well...How has school been?" eternal feather: it's been well. i've been reading 'romance of the three kingdoms' for literature class. Hiro: "Oh...How is it?" Hiro: (is standing in front of manga display...and leaning a bit too much against it) sayaka: ok here it is! aha! the new volume of Requiem of Legion is in! oh, hey hiro, ef! *she waves* eternal feather: oh... hey sayaka. Hiro: "Hey. How's it going?" sayaka: pretty good. just getting some more manga for my collection. i might drop on down by the music store later. you? Hiro: "Oh, in between errands. I was getting a book on martial arts when I ran into Eternal Feather." sayaka: oh. and you ef? -she already went to buy the book and left- Hiro: "Oh, she left. Huh." sayaka: guess she was in a hurry. -outside- eternal feather: *pant pant*.... *sigh*.... Arthur: "Pathetic." eternal feather: EEK! Arthur: "Saw the whole thing. And you just ran off like a timid ferret." eternal feather: *she looks down* i-i got nervous... Arthur: "Then stop that. You can start by looking people in the eye." shinra: dude come on, just give her some time ok? Arthur: "Give her any more time, and even Hiro will end up dating someone else." (points inside) "See? He's already hitting on Sayaka." eternal feather: *gulp* ....... Arthur: "Maybe you just need practice--date someone, anyone, so you stop being so nervous around Hiro." eternal feather:................ are you hitting on me? Arthur: (blush) "N-No! I-I'm a committed bachelor...But, um...Maybe if you tried going out with me on a date, then you would see you haven't anything to be nervous about. And when you stop being nervous, then you could actually ask out Hiro instead of pining for him..." eternal feather:........no. *she walks away* shinra: *plays the price is right fail horn sound on his phone* Arthur: o_o "What the hell?! No woman has ever turned me down! And turn off that stupid noise, Shinra!" shinra: iris, maki, anya, liz, stocking, jackie, kim... Arthur: "You know Jackie doesn't count! How was I supposed to know?!" shinra: that one kure chick with the attitude problem, that girl from the swimming club, that weird girl that follows soul around... Arthur: "I get it! Jeez! Like you get any girls! You're still too nervous to ask out Iris!" shinra: o////o sh-sh-shut up! Arthur: "Maybe you need to practice. Maybe you should ask out Eternal Feather." shinra: w-what?! -in the shadows- tsugumi: shinra x eternal feather? why didnt i think of it earlier? *adds it to her notebook with flavor text 'maybe?'* Meme: (smiles) "What're you writing, Tsugumi?" tsugumi: *shuts the book* nothing! Meme: (chuckles) "Okay, no need to be secretive..." (goes back to doodling in her artbook) -elsewhere- madoka: *she's looking at the bullitin board* hmmm.... Anya: (looking as well at the board) madoka: oh, hello miss anya. Anya: (nods) "Madoka. Are you looking for a mission?" madoka: no, im just curious as to whats here... *there are various pamphlets for clubs and events* Anya: (looks at one pamphlet for a Poetry Club) "Hmm...Anything in particular you seek?" madoka: not really, just looking at whats all here. Anya: (nods--then spots an event) "Oh, I forgot there was a swimming team." madoka: there's a couple clubs here, av club, the cooking club, theater club, the occult club... Anya: (shudders) "Occult Club?" madoka: *shrugs* Anya: "Hmph. I think I'll stick with the Cooking Club." (smirks) "My desserts are probably the best made by any student at this Academy." madoka: ah. Anya: "How about you, Madoka? Do you cook?" madoka: sometimes, but im not really good at it. Anya: "Maybe we could trade recipes and see how we do..." madoka: maybe. rin has been giving me lessons, so maybe... Anya: "Rin? The boy with the sharp teeth?" [rin: they arent that sharp.] kyouko: you mean okumura or matsuoka? Anya: (shrieks, then hyperventilates) "Don't sneak up on me like that!" kyouko: sorry. but which one did you mean? the red hair or the blue hair? Anya: (remembering Meme's story...and panicking) "Okumura! I meant Okumura!" kyouko: ah, i see. i actually know him, i've known him for a while too. Anya: "O-Oh? Is that right?" kyouko: yeah. *she smiles* madoka comes over to our place sometimes. madoka: k-kyouko! *blushing* Anya: "???" kyouko: nevermind. its getting pretty late, so i'm gonna head on home. see you guys tommorrow. -the next day- Kid: (in front of an open book) liz: so what are you reading? Kid: "Some poetry. I felt like I needed something different this week." liz: ah. Kid: "It also helps to consider additional topics for my own poetry." (taps a notebook) "I've been taking notes." liz: trying to write more love letters to stocking? i thought you outgrew that~? Kid: (blushes a bit) "While I do seek to explore additional topics, I am still writing love letters to her. After all, a relationship should not plateau: it requires continuous work." liz: ah. Kid: (slides the book to her, pointing at a poem) "I think this one on the theme of 'sisters' may be of interest to you. You can borrow the book if you wish." liz: hmm.... Kid: "Well, I had best move onto the next task..." liz: and that is? Kid: (blushes) "I'm...taking more dance classes..." liz: is that right? Kid: (clasps his hands) "Please don't tell Stocking. I want it to be a surprise." liz: tell her what~? Kid: (sigh of relief) "Exactly." liz: *smirks* Kid: (blushing harder) "W-What?" liz: *whistling* Kid: (whining) "What?" liz: *she smirks and gets up to get something to drink* Kid: (blushing hard) "Inscrutable pain in the backside..." liz: hehe~ Kid: (leaves in a huff to get to his dance class...) -later- Yumi: (rocking Christa to sleep) marie: thanks for coming over on such short notice. Yumi: "You are welcome. But really, it was not a problem: I needed to get my mind off of seating charts and invitations." marie: she wasnt too much trouble, was she? Yumi: (shrugs) "As much as any baby would be." marie: *she sighs* still, it was nice to go out on a date tonight. *she sits down* the guy i hung out with is as sweet as can be. Yumi: "Oh?" marie: *she smiles* Yumi: "You think there will be a second date?" marie: maybe. Yumi: (smiles) "Please let me know whether you need a babysitter again soon...Christa has been helpful." christa: *snoozing* Yumi: (frowns) "I want to be a good mother..." marie: im sure you will. Yumi: "...I never felt satisfied as a child. I felt bullied. I felt hurt. I never thought I would have...what I have now. I never thought I would have a husband..." marie: ..... *huuuugs* Yumi: (accepts the hug...no tears, no wavering voice...just an even voice) "Thank you." marie: *she smiles* christa: *yaaaawns* Yumi: (smiles) "Your baby is waking up..." marie: hey baby girl. mama's home~ *she cradles the infant* Yumi: (smiles...as she puts a hand on her belly) marie: were you good for aunt yumi? Yumi: (a small blush..."Aunt"?) christa: *nuzzles* Yumi: (smiles) "How did you come upon the name 'Christa'?" marie: not sure, it just sounded nice i guess. Yumi: "Death and I have looked at a few books for names for our child. I'm not sure..." marie: ah. Yumi: (shudders) "He actually suggested naming the child 'Bartholomew.'" marie: really? *she chuckles* Yumi: "I had hoped for a name that is both unique and not condemning our child to derision for the rest of their life..." marie: i'm sure you'll think of something. Yumi: "I hope so...Well, I had better get home. *Yawn* I could use some sleep..." marie: ok. take care of yourself. -the next morning- Yumi: *yawn* lord death: morning sugar plum~ *he kisses yumi's ear* Yumi: "Hmm...*Yawn* Morning, cinnamon bun..." (kisses his cheek) -meanwhile- kirika: zzzzzzzzzzzzzz....... gopher: zzzz..... Patty: (whistling) kirika: nghahh? baconstrudle!..... patti what the heck? gopher: huh whu? Patty: "Why you two asleep? In here?" kirika: cause this is my roo--oooom..... .///. GEEEEEEH?!?! *BWAMP* gopher: ow.... love hurts... so much... Patty: "Um...Kirika? Are you...fully dressed?" kirika: in my pajamas, yes. Patty: "So, when did you put those on: before or after Gopher--" (picks him up by his neck) "--visited you?" kirika: NOTHING HAPPENED! i was training and i was tired, next thing i know im waking up! gopher: i didnt do anything really! i just carried her and i was tired too! kirika: then how am i in pajamas? gopher:...... ./////.;;;;; uhhh.... Patty: (lets go of Gopher) "I'll leave you two be..." (runs out of the room, slamming the door shut behind her) gopher: i didnt do anything lewd! unless. you want me to kirika- kirika: no. Patty: (outside, with a glass to the door to eavesdrop..."Dude, if she's not interested, she's not interested--stop trying.") -later- kirika: 7/////7 Kid: "Good morning, Kirika. Sleep well?" kirika: eh. *shrugs* Kid: "Oh? Something wrong?" kirika: just a little tired. *yawns* Patty: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° ) kirika: whatchoo lookin at? Patty: "Nothing..." (hums) kirika: *rolls eyes* -at school- Black Star: (tapping on locker doors as he walks to class) soul: what are you doing? Black Star: "Making music...and seeing whether I can pop open someone's locker along the way. You know, like in movies." soul: sure dude. Black Star: (knocks one locker--and the door pops open) "Hey!" -its empty- Black Star: "...Well, that's disappointing. I wonder whose locker this is." soul: seems kinda... hollow.... Black Star: "Like a fake locker?" soul: *shrugs* *he writes down the number* come on, lets get to class. Black Star: " 'Kay." ???: ...... -at lunch- Patty: (eating fast) liz: careful, you dont want to choke. Patty: (swallows) "No worries, Sis--I'm just starving!" liz: ..... Patty: "Plus the food is a lot better than usual...What do you think, Stocking? How's your dessert?" stocking: really good. Patty: (mouth full of food) "See? Eat up, Sis!" stocking:.... ??? kid? you ok? Kid: (blushing) "Y-Yes...Just...have something after school today..." stocking: ah. Kid: (glances at Liz) liz: *she nods and sips her drink* Patty: *BURP* -later- Kid: "I just don't think I'm getting the hang of it..." homura: would you rather use the mannequin? Kid: "...That is an option?" homura: *she nods, pulling out a faceless, ball-jointed mannequin. Kid: "...Okay...Kind of creepy, though." homura: hold on.... *she drew stocking's face onto the mannequin and placed a wig on it* Kid: "...Thanks? It helps, but it is an uncanny valley...Nevertheless, I will try." Kid: "Um...Ready, 'Stocking'?" --Kid begins to dance...-- homura: *she puts on some music* doll: *silent* --Kid's movements are a bit more natural-- Kid: "At least I'm not stepping her toes..." homura: *she nods in approval* --Kid continues dancing, improving at this routine...-- Kid: (slight laugh) "I should be ready for the wedding..." homura: *she watches, smiling slightly* --Kid concludes his dance-- Kid: "...I will have to practice with Stocking as well, though..." homura: indeed. Kid: (nods) "I'll ask her tonight..." -that night- Kid: "..." -stocking is at her place- Kid: "Liz? Please tell the staff I will be visiting Stocking tonight." liz: ok. -later- stocking: *watching a tv drama- --Knock knock-- stocking: ??? *she looks through the peep hole and opens the door* hey kid. Kid: "Good evening...May I come in?" stocking: sure, come on in. Kid: "Thank you...Stocking, I have a surprise I had been meaning to keep until after my parents' wedding..." stocking: oh? Kid: (nods) "I did not want to embarrass us at the reception, so I have been taking...dance lessons." stocking: really now? Kid: (nods) "And I think I'm getting better, too." stocking: *she smiles and kisses his nose* you're such a dork. but a cute dork~ Kid: (blushes) "Thank you..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: "And I wanted to ask...would you be interested in joining me at my next dance class, for practice?" stocking: sure. Kid: (smiles) "Okay. It'll be Friday after school." stocking: sounds like a date~ Kid: "Great...Well, I...um...So, what have you been up to this evening?" stocking: not much. Kid: (nods) "Have you had dinner?" stocking: yeah. Kid: "Oh...Okay. Um...I guess I'll be going..." stocking: i dont mind you staying a bit. Kid: "Oh. Th-Thanks...You were watching TV?" stocking: yeah. Kid: "What's on?" stocking: just a tv drama. Kid: (nods, sits on the couch) stocking: *she leans next to him* Kid: (puts his arm around her) stocking: *she sighs, content* Kid: (sighs as well) stocking: you're warm. Kid: "L-Like 'sick warm' or 'warm warm'?" stocking: a nice kind of warm. Kid: (blushing) "Good." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "You're a nice kind of warm, too..." (kisses her forehead) stocking: *she rests her head on his chest.* Kid: (strokes her hair, watching the TV with her) -the next morning- stocking: *yaaawns* morning kid. Kid: *yawn* "Good morning. Sleep well?" stocking: yeah. you were really good last night. Kid: (smirks) "Thank you." (kisses her lips lightly) "You were amazing." stocking: hehe~..... we do have school today, right? Kid: (nods, yawns) "Best shower, dress, and breakfast..." stocking: ok~. -after she's showered and stuff.- Kid: (whistling as he finishes preparing breakfast) stocking: hmmm... which dress to wear today? maybe i should try a suit to switch things up? Kid: "Oh, that would be nice..." stocking: hm... -at school, she wore a suit with lace at the edges with her hair tied into a low ponytail at the back- Kid: (smiles) "A suit suits you..." stocking: *she chuckles* thanks. Kid: "And the ponytail looks great, too. How many other suits do you own?" stocking: just this one for now. i do own some pants though. Kid: (nods) "I would love to see you in more suits." (smirks) "Maybe that will be part of your next Christmas gift..." stocking: maybe~ Kid: "Perhaps you'll also get candy canes, some gumdrops..." Kid: "What else should Santa send to you?" stocking: *drools* liz: its still summer yet. Kid: "Might as well plan ahead of schedule. What would you like for Christmas, Liz?" liz: *shrugs* Patty: "World peace! And Arthur Boyle tied up in a gift basket!" stocking:....... (A potted plant nearby shakes in fear...) Arthur: (behind the plant) "That girl is insane..." Marcy: TnT where even is he? Arthur: (to Marcy) "Hey, get your own plant! I'm hiding here!" -in class- Kid: (thumbing through a book) mio: what class is this? Kid: "Home ec. I'm trying to find a better recipe to prepare for today...Hmm..." mio: hmm.. Kid: "How about you? Will you be working on cooking or something else today?" mio: *shrugs* Kid: "You should." (taps at a recipe for an orange cupcake) "I think Meme would like it." mio: ..... 7////7 Kid: (smirks) "Would you like some help?" mio: im good. Kid: "Very well..." (keeps an eye on her as he mixes ingredients for a cherry cheesecake) -and so- -the cupcakes were only slightly burnt- Kid: D: "Burnt is still burnt...How do they taste?" mio: hmm..... alright i guess. Kid: (smiles) "She'll love them--if you tell her you made them." mio:..... 7/////7 i guess... Kid: (smirks) "Now, to see whether my taste tester likes this cheesecake...But I need to get her attention..." (turns on a fan to spread the smell of the cheesecake...) stocking: *sniff sniff* hey kid. ???: eeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEESECAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKEEEE!!!!! *nagisa momoe then crashes through and takes a bite out of the cake* Kid: o_o "WHAT THE FUCK?!" nagisa: *nom nom* stocking: *jaw drop* well...... that happened..... Kid: "THAT CAKE WAS NOT FOR YOU! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOURSELF?!" (huffing and puffing impotently...then sobs, banging his fist against the floor) "I'm worthless...I'm a worm..." nagisa:....... *she starts to cry* mio: I DIDNT DO ANYTHING! *exits* stocking: *sighs* its ok kid.... nagisa: i-im s-sorry...*sniff* student: did he just make that kid cry? student 2: whats _his_ problem? Kid: (crying) "I'm crying too! Where's my sympathy?!" -later, after blair picks up nagisa- stocking: well, i really appreciate he thought kid. *she kisses his forehead* Kid: "...I didn't mean to make her cry." stocking: want to go to blair's place to apologize? Kid: (nods) "Let's stop by a bakery first..." -and so- Kid: (holding box...) "...Can I do this?" stocking: *she nods* its ok kid. i believe in you. Kid: (inhales, stands up straight, knocks on the door...) blair: comiiing~ *she opens the door* oh hello kiddo, and you two stocking. what brings you to my neck of the woods? Kid: "Hello, Blair. We...I came to see whether Nagisa was available." blair: ah, she's here, come on in. nagisa: *she's coloring, but pouts at kid, puffing her cheeks up* Kid: (waves) "Hello, Nagisa..." (to Blair) "I offended her deeply today, and I wanted to apologize in person." blair: oh? Kid: (gestures to the box, which he sets down a bit away from Nagisa) "I am sorry for my behavior: I was hurtful to you, and I have to make it up to you with the gifts inside this box...Will you accept these gifts?" nagisa: ?? what is it? Kid: "Well, this is one part of your gift..." (opens the box, revealing a cheesecake sample tray...) nagisa: *shiny eyes* thanks........ s-sorry for eating your cake... Kid: "Apology accepted." (holds out a hand) "Friends?" nagisa:..... okaaaay. *she shakes his hand slightly* Kid: (smiles) "Thank you...I also include a few more gifts inside..." nagisa: *she shuffles over to let him sit* -amongst her drawings is a picture of blair, a picture of mami, and a picture of herself and soul holding hands with hearts on it- Kid: (smiles at the Soul picture) "Here..." (he removes a kitty stuffed animal for her) nagisa: ohh! *she hugs it* Kid: "And there are a few other candies inside..." (looks to Blair) "...to enjoy in moderation, not all at once." nagisa: *she nods* ok mister. Kid: (smiles) "You may call me 'Kid'." nagisa: kid? i thought you were an adult? Kid: "Well, I am. But to me, being a kid means holding onto your ideals, even in the face of a deeply cynical world." nagisa: ohhh.... huh? Kid: (laughs a bit) "I'm still a kid at heart." nagisa: ??? ok? stocking: *she chuckles* Kid: (laughs a bit) " 'Kid' will be fine. I don't think 'Lord Death the Second' really sounds as catchy." (looks at her drawings) "You're very talented." nagisa: thanks sir. *she smiles* Kid: "You're welcome." (points to the picture of Soul) "Is that Soul?" nagisa: *she nods* soul's really nice and cool. Kid: (smiles) "Yes. He's also very brave." -later- stocking: that went really well. Kid: (frowning) "Stocking...Will I be a good older brother?" stocking: im sure you will... Kid: "I just should not have gotten angry at Nagisa and...Is that how I would act to our child?" stocking:..... *she hugs him* Kid: (returns the hug, quiet) stocking: you're going to be a great dad someday, i know it. Kid: (nods) "Someday...Stocking? Have you ever been irritated by children?" stocking: not that i can recall. i guess a few times, but then i was a child too at that time so... Kid: "...Maybe we should babysit more often. I just can't imagine you being annoyed with children..." stocking: that sounds great. *she smiles* Kid: (smiles) -later- Kid: (opens doors to the Mansion) liz: hey kid, welcome home. Patty: (waves) Kid: "It is good to be home. How have your days been?" liz: doing good. we've got a playlist done for the reception. Kid: "Ah, good work. Will these be songs that appeal to both Father and Mother?" liz: they gave it the ok. Kid: (smiles) "Thank you. I appreciate this assistance." liz: no problem. kirika: i helped too. Kid: (nods) "Thank you, Kirika." Patty: (thumbing through music files on her phone) -the next morning- Kid: (finishing breakfast) liz: so whats on today's plan? Kid: "There will be a concert this evening. Until then, I'm going to be reading more about the Sages." liz: ok. i hear the light music club and band will be hosting it. Kid: (nods) "It should be enjoyable. I will be taking Stocking. How about you?" liz: i might go. Kid: "I think you should...Maybe bring someone with you." liz: maybe... -at the school bulliten board, there seems to be a play in production, as well as a poll for the play- Anya: "Hmph. Which plays are they considering?" tsugumi: looks like..... hamlet, romeo and juliet, macbeth, cinderella, sleeping beauty, snow white, something about pioneers... Anya: "Pioneers?" tsugumi: i was reading about it in history class, they traveled to the west coast of the states in covered wagons and faced many dangers. Anya: "That could be exciting...I'm already too familiar with family politics, so that would be preferred to Hamlet or Macbeth, although Snow White is tempting." tsugumi: i think we did sleeping beauty when i was 8..... i played a tree. Anya: *snort* "Really?" tsugumi: at least i didnt end up like toshio-kun and played the back end of a horse. Arthur: "Ah, new plays at the Academy?" Anya: "Speaking of a horse's ass..." shinra: looks like it. Arthur: -_- tsugumi: *gasps* anya! Anya: " 'Where is the lie?' as people online say..." Arthur: "Anyway, I will vote for Snow White--as I would undoubtedly play the Handsome Prince." shinra: .......... *votes for hamlet* Anya: "How will you vote, Tsugumi? Care to reprise your star-making role?" tsugumi: gagantous!....but im not sure yet. Arthur: "Well, if I am the Handsome Prince, perhaps Tsugumi could be Snow White..." tsugumi: *blush* e-eh?! -tsugumi picks romeo and juliet out of panic- Arthur: (shrugs) "I can still be your Romeo..." Anya: (blushing, glaring at Arthur...) shinra: dude. just no..... *facepalms* Arthur: " 'What light, through yander window breaks? It is the East...'" (takes Tsugumi chin) " 'And Juliet is the sun...'" ao: *suddenly appears behind arthur* careful, fire burns. Arthur: o_o "Oh...H-Hi, Ao! How are you?" ao: quite well. *she puts in macbeth for the poll* Anya: (whispers to Tsugumi) "We found our Lady Macbeth..." ao: ?? Anya: (avoids eye contact, whistles...) -later- soul: romeo and juliet huh? that's something thats never done..... ever.... stocking: i think i'd rather just watch the play... Kid: (nods) "Agree. Star-crossed lovers stories are a tad depressing." Kid: "Have they done a casting call? Or has the cast been decided?" stocking: i think they are having a casting call. Kid: (nods) "I wonder who is audit--" Arthur: (pushes Kid out of the way) "Make way! Your Romeo arrives!" stocking: oh joy.... kim: casting calls arent even until tommorrow... Arthur: (smirks) "Like there is any other choice: I could audition against 400 people, and this shining knight shall be Romeo!" Hiro: (frowns) "Like I'll let that happen. Just for that, I-I-I'll audition!" soul: this outta be interesting.. Black Star: "I'm going to audition to! The Big Man has to be the Big Star in this play!" Kid: "...Are any women going to audition? Or is it just the Three Stooges?" tsubaki: i might join in. Black Star: "Awesome!" Meme: "I'll audition, too!" -and so...- eternal feather: .... O//////////////////O Hiro: (smirks at Arthur) Arthur: (frowns) "Stupid freaking casting director..." Patty: "Congrats, Sis!" liz: huh. shinra: well then. iris:...... Patty: "Something wrong, Iris?" iris: ?? im ok, g-good luck shinra. shinra: um... *blush* thanks iris. Patty: "...Iris, I could use some help moving some supplies from the storage room to the theater club. Could you help me?" iris: ah, of course. Patty: (once they are in the storage room) "So...You and Shinra, huh?" iris: e-eh? Patty: "You're crushing on him hard, huh?" iris: .//////////. Patty: "Have you gone on a date with him?" iris: um...uh.... Patty: "What's wrong? He obviously likes you..." iris: i guess but.... oh nooo im too embarrassed! Patty: (frowns, puts a hand on her shoulder) "Maybe a group date? We could have some people to hang out with you and Shinra so you two can get to know each other without feeling alone." iris: m-maybe... Patty: (hugs her) "Just think about it...I don't want to see you with regrets." iris:..... Patty: "...Well, let's get these boxes to the stage...Maybe Shrina will be waiting there..." iris: ./////. --At the stage, where the others are still discussing their roles-- Hiro: "..." eternal feather: s-so... you're going to be romeo, huh? Hero: (smiles) "yep. And you'll be Juliet, then." eternal feather: y-yeah..... ./////. Hiro: "Soooo...Have you read the play before?" eternal feather: i think so... Hiro: "Yeah...I've read it a lot..." eternal feather: the ending is supposed to be really sad, right? Hiro: (sad smile) "Yes...Juliet fakes a suicide to escape her family to be with Romeo, but he doesn't know. He kills himself, and when she discovers his death, she kills herself, too." eternal feather:...... at least the theater club did put a trigger warning on the pamphlets... Hiro: (nods...then laughs a bit) "But this should be fun though, right? You ever do acting?" eternal feather: not really. Hiro: "...Sometimes, when I'm alone...I act..." eternal feather: oh? Hiro: (nods, laughs a bit as he rubs the back of his neck) "Yeah...This is my first time auditioning to act in front of others...Just thought I should stop being afraid, locked in my room, and actually try to perform in front of others..." eternal feather: that's really brave of you. *she smiles* Hiro: (blushes) "Th-thanks...Was that kind of the same for you, Eternal Feather? A desire to act?" eternal feather: i guess... i could be more assertive... Hiro: "Well, I wouldn't say 'assertive' so much as 'confident.'" (smiles) "I thought you were pretty assertive as is." eternal feather: .///. Hiro: "...We should, um...practice lines before the play. Maybe meet up two evenings from now? I would have to babysit my little sis, so could we do it at my place?" eternal feather: sure, that sounds great! Hiro: (smiles) "Great!" (opens his notebook, writes his address and phone number, tears out the page) "Here's our address. I'll see you in two days! Good luck, Juliet." eternal feather: o-ok.... *bluuuuuuuush* Hiro: (turns to leave) -later, elsewhere- Kid: "Do you think the casting is good?" liz: it seems to work, black*star and soul's roles especially. Patty: "Artie's definitely annoying enough to be Tybalt." Kid: (shrugs) "I guess I never really imagined Hiro of all people as a Romeo..." liz: welllll..... nevermind. Kid: "???" liz: its nothing. Kid: "..." (shrugs) "Well, I guess you two have your lines to practice." liz: yeah. Patty: "I'm the Count! I am the law!" (blinks) "Wait, are there any understudies for the roles?" (smirks) "Maybe Liz should be the understudy for E-Feather..." liz: w-wha?! Patty: (puts an arm around Liz's shoulder) "Liz Thompson is...Juliet!" liz: oh my god! Patty: (frowns) "What, you want someone else as your Romeo?" -later- Kid: (writing something) lord death: what'cha doin' kiddo? Kid: (blushing) "Writing something for St-Stocking..." lord death: oho~ is that right? Kid: (nods, hides the notebook) "Y-Yes..." lord death: *he smiles* Kid: (clears throat) "H-How has your day been?" lord death: rather well. we've gotten the food and catering taken care of and about half of the guest list. Kid: "Oh, that is impressive progress. Congratulations." lord death: *he nods* Kid: "How can I help with wedding preparations?" lord death: well we will need a ring bearer and flower girls, if you can find any, that would be very helpful. Kid: (snaps his fingers) "I may know of one flower girl..." Patty: (pops up in a flower girl dress) Kid: -_- "Not you..." Patty: (frowns, tosses petals in Kid's face) "Jerk!" lord death: *he chuckles* Kid: "How old are most flower girls?" lord death: usually about 4-9. Kid: "Hmm...Nagisa is a little older than that..." lord death: but there have been cases of them being a little older, so. Kid: "Well, that could be one flower girl...Maybe she and Blair know of others around that age..." Patty: (puffing her cheeks..."I'm right here...I have the dress and the fucking petals...") -the next morning- Kid: *yawn* liz: mornin' Kid: "Good morning, Liz." (finishing some eggs on the stove) "What would you like for breakfast?" liz: some eggs please. Kid: "Coming up." (finishes eggs, serves them on a plate) "How was your sleep?" liz: pretty good. Kid: (nods) "That's good. Have you been practicing your lines?" liz: yeah. Kid: (smiles) "I'm sure you will do great on stage." liz: yeah, hopefully. Kid: "When is the play? I'll be sure Stocking and I are there." liz: next month sometime i think. Kid: "Okay." Patty: (enters, yawns) "Mornin', Kid." (hugs Liz) "Mornin', Sis." liz: morning. Kid: (serves bacon and eggs for Patty) Patty: (while eating) "What's on the agenda today, Sis?" liz: probably practicing lines after class at the auditorium. Patty: "Yay! I can't wait for dress rehearsal! I'm going to rock the Count's outfit!" liz: i wonder if i can have my outfit altered a bit... Patty: "Why's that?" Kid: (finishes making his own breakfast) liz: i've been doing some research, and the friar outfits look a little....dingy. Patty: "Ah...You want to make your outfit look less dingy or more dingy?" liz: i was hoping to have it a little more stylish. or at least not so ratty... Patty: (nods) "I think I know someone who can help with the 'style'...Lend you some razzle-dazzle!" liz: really? Patty: "Yep! Maybe ask Kim, or Madoka..." liz: sounds good. Patty: "Cool! Text them and ask for their help! I'm sure the play's director would appreciate their help...Hey, who is directing again?" liz: the theater club president. Patty: "Hmm. Hope they aren't some control freak." (refined voice) "I need to be me in whatever role I assume, to fully embody the character without interruption..." liz: *she chuckles* Patty: "Just imagine how opening night will go, Sis--we're going to get standing ovations!" -at school, during lunch- Kid: "How is your meal, Angel?" stocking: good. and you? Kid: (shrugs) "About the same. The soup could use a little more flavor." stocking: *she nods* Kid: "I guess I like cooking more now, so I obsess about flavor..." stocking: hehe~ ^^ Kid: "Would you like to try the soup, for a second opinion?" stocking: its not too spicy, is it? Kid: "No." stocking: sure then. *she uses her own spoon* hmmm... stocking: hmm... it could use a bit of salt maybe. Kid: (nods) "Yes....Maybe some vegetable." -later- Patty: (practicing her lines) liz: *she's practicing as well* kilik: *also practicing* Hiro: "Ugh...The iambic pentameter is difficult to read." liz: maybe you could improvise lines? Hiro: (gasps) "You can't improvise with Shakespeare!" liz: woah there. Hiro: "S-Sorry...I mean, I could improvise...gestures?" liz: if you want. Hiro: (smirks) "Or...heh heh...'As You Like It.'" liz: *facepalms* Hiro: (keeps reading lines...then blushes) eternal feather: hmm... Hiro: (glances at Feather--then looks away) soul: so.... do i die in the play or...? Hiro: "Oh, no, Benvolio lives...unlike other characters..." soul: oh... Hiro: (nods) "It's going to be a lot of people getting killed in this play." -later- Patty: *yawn* "Good rehearsal, huh, Sis?" liz: yeah. Patty: "I can't wait to see the set they finish. Imagine what the balcony scene will look like..." liz: hmmm... Patty: (smirks) "Imagine Kiddo and Stocking re-enacting that scene..." liz: *she chukles* Kid: (blushing) "I-I'm not the acting sort..." liz:....................... Kid: (eye twitching) "Stop that. I write poetry...I don't act on a stage or anything..." liz: sure kid.... just like you dont act out love scenes with a pillow with stocking's face drawn on it. Kid: "That was years ago!" (slaps hands over his mouth) liz: sure kid. sure. Patty: "Really? Feels like it was only three months ago." Kid: "Sh-Shut up!" liz: *shrugs* Patty: "At least Kid was only *kissing* that body pillow..." liz: >:3 Kid: (blushing...and nearly dies) -later- Kid: (hiding items deep in his closet) maid: young master? is everything ok? Kid: "Fine! ... Fine. Sorry, j-just doing some spring cleaning..." maid: in the summer? Kid: "...I got delayed." maid:..... do you need any help? Kid: o\\\o "This is something I would rather do on my own. But thank you." maid: very well. *she exits* Kid: "Phew!" (picks up body pillow) "Oh, this has to be hidden..." -inside the closet- Kid: "Hmm...What else have I accumulated? Discarded love poems..." -pictures, drawings, other stuff- Kid: (blushes at one drawing) "I remember when I wanted to see whether Stocking would..." (blushes harder) -what else is in this little area?- Kid: (sighs) "Some mixtapes, some lists of activities to do on dates..." (picks something up, smiles) "This doll I stitched..." -a few dolls actually, including a ball-jointed doll- \maybe you should keep some of her hair or nail clippings\ Kid: "...I was quite busy making all of these dolls..." (looks at all of it) "Now, it all seems pointless. I love her. I don't obsess with her: I appreciate all of her, mind, body, and soul." Kid: (frowns at his thoughts. "Stop that.") -their eyes all seem to stare at you- Kid: "...I think I'm done cleaning..." (backs away, trying to find the closet's exit) -while you were in there, kirika tilted all the pictures on your walls- Kid: o_o (ear-piercing scream--then collapses) -later- liz: oh, he's waking up. Kid: "Wh-Wha..." liz: you passed out, what happened? Kid: "I don't know...I just remember...torture." liz: was it another.....hallucination? Kid: (shakes his head) "No, this was real...It was..." (gasps) "Someone titled all the pictures in my room!" kirika: hehe~ Kid: (frowns) "You...You...You evil-doer!" kirika: your door was wide open and i didnt see you in there, as if i'd pass up that kind of opportunity. Kid: "...Go to your room..." kirika: *rolls eyes and exits* Kid: (lies down) "Liz, could you bring me a cold compress?" liz: already on it. Kid: (nods) "You are very kind..." -the next morning- Kid: *yawns* -a doll is sitting on your chest- Kid: "What the hell...?" -its gone now- Kid: "...Patty? Kirika?" -no reply- Kid: "This isn't funny..." (gets out of bed to go to the bathroom to shower) -later- liz: morning kid. kirika: yo. Patty: (waves) Kid: "...Hi?" liz: you ok? Kid: "...I thought I saw something when I woke up..." liz: like what? Kid: "...A doll." kirika: you watch too many horror movies. Kid: (frowns) "...You were not in my room, were you?" kirika: recently or in general? Kid: (eye twitching) "Recently. As in, while I was asleep." kirika: why would i do that? im not some weirdo like gopher. Patty: *snort* "I can attest to that!" kirika: *glaaare* Kid: (looks to Liz) "What're they talking about?" liz: *shrugs* Kid: "In any case, stay out of my room, Kirika." kirika: *rolls her eye* Kid: "What's on the agenda, today?" -later- eternal feather: hmmm. ah, here it is. *she knocks the door* hime: my parents arent home right now. Hiro: (looks through peephole) "It's fine, Hime--it's that friend I told you about." hime: wait, you have friends? Hiro: (frowns, pushes her by the head) "Move, squirt." (opens the door, smiles) "Eternal Feather! Welcome! Come on in." eternal feather: thank you. you have a nice apartment. Hiro: "Thanks. Mom, Hime, and I try to keep it clean." hime: i'm gonna go study now. Hiro: "Okay." (to Eternal Feather) "We can practice in the living room, the kitchen, or my room." eternal feather: o-ok... *she looks around at some pictures* are these your parents?... you look so much like your mom. Hiro: (blushes) "Yeah, that's them. And thanks..." -there are several photos, including camping trips, holidays, even some with hiro, hime, and arthur as children- Hiro: (frowns at the pic of Arthur) "And there's our cousin..." eternal feather: ah... Hiro: "So...How is your family?" eternal feather:....................................... *her face is solemn* Hiro: "S-Sorry. It's fine not to talk about it..." eternal feather:...... w-we should probably practice now. Hiro: "Okay." ("Gah, I'm an idiot!") -and so- Hiro: (reciting) "I take thee at thy word: / Call me but love, and I'll be new baptized; / Henceforth I never will be Romeo." eternal feather: ....... w-whats my line? ^^; Hiro: "Um... Oh! 'What man art thou that thus bescreen'd in night / So stumblest on my counsel?' " eternal feather: ah! *she recites the line* Hiro: (nods) "How are you doing with memorization?" eternal feather: alright. Hiro: "I have to re-read them a lot..." eternal feather: ah. Hiro: "I'm kind of nervous saying them aloud..." eternal feather: i think you're really good. *she smiles* Hiro: (blushes a bit) "Thanks. I like how you are performing...the words...and stuff..." eternal feather: yeah... hehe.... Hiro: "...Eternal Feather?" eternal feather: yeah? Hiro: "Are you nervous about going on stage?" eternal feather: very nervous.... im not exactly the most... social person... Hiro: "Would you mind me asking, why did you audition?" eternal feather: i guess.... i wanted to be more.... i dunno.... 'bold'? Hiro: (nods) "I guess...I mean, you, um...I mean, er...that time you fought the Traitors..." eternal feather: oh uh.... Hiro: (inhales, steadies himself) "I thought that was brave of you to fight the Traitors at the dorm..." eternal feather: oh... um.... the other students did most of the fighting.... i didnt do very much.... kana was better than i was at holding them off... Hiro: "...I was hiding..." eternal feather: i thought you were on vacation with your family? Hiro: (lowers his head) "Same difference..." eternal feather: ............. well, we should get back to practicing... -they practiced for about an hour and a half- Hiro: "Woo! I guess that's enough practicing..." eternal feather: i think i understand the story a little more now. *she smiles* -the door opens- ????: im home! Hiro: "Oh! Um, hello, Father." hiro's dad: i brought some groceries back too. eternal feather: ah! good evening, mr Kenshimono. Hiro: "Father, this is my classmate, Eternal Feather. We were practicing for the play we're in." hiro's dad: ah, well, you're welcome to stay for dinner. eternal feather: i-its alright, i was about to head home. Hiro: "Oh! Um, you're sure?" eternal feather: i wouldnt want to intrude. s-see you at school tommorrow? Hiro: "I-I-I wouldn't think of it as intruding...But, um...if you want to leave...Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow." -she leaves- Hiro: (groans) hime: that sayaka girl's gonna be jealous, you know~ Hiro: "Wh-Wh-What?!" hime: *whistles* -elsewhere- -somewhere in th3 @by$$- pandora: ............. pandora: how dreadfully dull...... this place...... at least i have you to talk to, little fragment....~ Mad!Kid: (sneers) "Yes." pandora: in due time, we'll find our way out of this monochrome hell.... Mad!Kid: "That's when the fun begins..." pandora: indeed, child.... and rest assured.... you will have your little angel back. Mad!Kid: (frowns) "Good...I want her back..." pandora: i know child.... *she takes on the appearance of the girl* i know~ Mad!Kid: (shudders a bit, even as he smiles) "G-Good..." -elsewhere- -someplace- student: this is stupid, why are we even in this creepy old ruin? Student #2: "Because it's there--might as well explore it." student 3: besides, Connor, we need something for our film project, why not this? Connor: ....... Student #2: "So stop being a wimp and get on inside." -inside- student 4: i heard some weird experiments went on in this place.... connor: cut it out! student 4: its true though. Student #2: "What, like a mad scientist roaming through these ruins?" student 4: i hear the mutants broke loose and started killing the workers, only a few lived to tell the tale. Student #2: "...Mutants?" student 3: i heard that there's some workers who are still experimenting on people as part of a government conspiracy, hoarding in hobos, prostitutes, orphans, gang members, and turning them into.... things. connor: *whimpers* i dont like this. student 4: so says mr 'football team captain' -they venture deeper into the underground- Student #2: (flashlight flickering) "Darn...Anyone have extra batteries?" student 3: i have a flashlight app on my phone. connor: jeez its freezing down here.... Student #2: (rubbing hands together) "Yeah...Real drafty too." -thunk- student 4: what the.... Brian, you heard that, right? Brian: "I-I don't know..." (shuddering) "Cold down here..." Student 4: i think we found something.... what the hell? *the walls are coated with a symbol of 3 eyes* Brian: "What the heck...?" Brian: (sees something out the corner of his eye) "What was that?!" student 3: *she starts to scream* connor: stacy? what the hell's the matter? stacy: t-theres maggots! t-they're burrowing holes in my arms! g-get them out! GET THEM OUT!!! *she scratches at her arms, which are normal, till they start bleeding* Brian: "Stacy!" (eyes widen...then he coughs up blood...looks at his chest) "AHHHH!!" (there is nothing through his chest) connor: s-screw this shit! *he takes of running into the corridor* Brian: "HELP ME!" -something appears behind him- asura: and then there were 3... Brian: (sees the three eyes) "Y-You..." asura:.....we'll keep you alive for now... shimeiji said she needed new test subject anyway.... your friend who ran off though... he wont be as lucky... you see, my wife is a little... hungry at the moment. -horrible screams are heard- Brian: "N-No! Stay back!" -the next morning- liz: *she turns on tv* Patty: (lies down on the couch, resting her head on Liz's lap) reporter: -university, 4 students have been reported as missing, Brian Dowell, Connor Smith, Stacy Riviera, and Ezekial Deluis. if any information is known of their current whereabouts, kansas locals are urged to- *she turns off the tv* Patty: "Sis?" liz: ...come on, we should head to class... -at school- Kid: (taps a finger along a map) "I think we can narrow down locations of Sages to these spots..." --The map is covered in pushpins...Everywhere-- liz: wow..... Patty: "How is this 'narrowing it down'?!" Kid: "Well, the information I have isn't the best..." liz: well, what can we do now? Kid: "Perhaps consult Eibon and Zubaidah?" liz: maybe. we'll have to practice on the play, so you can go down. Kid: (nods) "Good luck." -and so, in the corridors- Kid: "Eibon?" eibon: hmm? ah, hello child. how may i help you? Kid: (bows) "It has been a while, sir, and I have been trying to research the locations of the other Sages...with no luck." eibon: ah... i see... well, do come in. i'll bring some tea for you. Kid: (smiles) "Thank you..." (seats himself) -after a while, he brings some tea- Kid: (sips) "Which Sages do we still have to locate?" eibon: only the sages of mountain and forest... the sky sage.... we just have to locate their instrument, the sky harp... Kid: "Sky harp...Where was it last seen? Or...heard?" eibon: the last i know it was in arcadia... Kid: "...How on earth are we supposed to get there?" eibon: ohoho~ that's just been what i have worked on for a while. Kid: "???" eibon: *he shows blueprints for an airship* gen has been assisting me with this project. Kid: "...Stocking hasn't said anything about this..." eibon: i havent told her anything. Kid: "This will be major news for her." -and so- Kid: "Stocking?" stocking: yeah? Kid: "Is...now a good time to talk?" stocking: sure. whats up? Kid: "You may want to sit down...We found a way to the Sky Sage..." stocking: are you serious? Kid: (nods) "And we found a way to travel there..." stocking: thats great! Kid: "It's Arcadia." stocking:...... Kid: "I know this is hard to hear..." stocking:..... i want to wait.... Kid: "You do?" stocking: at least until after the play and your parents wedding... Kid: "..." (hugs her) stocking:.... i.... i want closure.... about my mom.... Kid: "...Or maybe a new beginning..." stocking:.............. Kid: "I'm sorry..." stocking: its ok, kid... Kid: "...I'll let Eibon know we will depart after my parents' wedding and the play." stocking: ok. Kid: "...Stocking? It's going to be okay." stocking:.... -later- Patty: (frowns) "My character should have more lines..." liz: you could always improvise... Patty: "Great! I got a lot of jokes to tell! I ever tell you the one about the Priest, the Shinigami, and the Devil?" liz: uh..... huh? Patty: "Oh, you've heard that one before?" liz: no, i havent... Patty: (smiles widely) "So, a Priest, a Shinigami, and the Devil walk into a bar! The Shinigami complains he is behind on work. The Devil complains he is behind on work, too. And the Priest complains that he has too many people in confession. The Shinigami and the Devil look at each other and both say, 'Well, you won't have to worry about that, as soon as the two of us get back to work...'" liz:.....huh? Patty: "Get it! Because the Shinigami is going to collect his soul! He'll be dead! Ha ha ha!" liz:..... 0-0;;;; Patty: "It's funny because he’s dead!" -the next morning- Kid: "..." liz: you ok? Kid: (nods) "Just a difficult conversation with Stocking about an upcoming mission." liz: oh.... Kid: "But it won't be until after the play and my parents' wedding..." liz: ah... Kid: "How goes the play rehearsals? Memorizing your lines okay?" liz: yeah Kid: "That's good...And how is--" Patty: "All memorized!" Kid: "Ah!" (seizes his chest) liz: kid?! Kid: "Patty! Don't sneak up on me!" Patty: (frowns) "Scaredy cat. You're worse than Sis." liz: *frowns* Kid: "That is a lie! You know Liz is more afraid of things than I!" liz: D : < Patty: "I don't know about that. Sis is afraid of things so easily. You could just point and say--" (points at something behind Liz) "Eep! A ghost!" liz: *whimpers* you guys are such jerks! Kid: (sad eyes) "Liz..." Patty: (hugs Liz) "I'm sorry...How can we make it up to you?" -later- Kid: "This is a very expensive way of making it up to Liz..." liz: all is forgiven~ Kid: "Hmph. How many clothes does one person need in her closet..." -later, again- Black Star: "I die?!" tsubaki: ^^; Hiro: "Th-That's how the play is written!" Black Star: "I can't die in the play! I don't even die in a good way! I get killed by Arthur?! Screw that!" soul: we can kick arthur's ass afterwords. Arthur: (gulps) Patty: "So, Eternal Feather, how is practice going for you and Hiro?" eternal feather: pretty well. Patty: (eyebrows wiggle) "All of it?" eternal feather: well, yeah... Patty: "Even the big scene?" eternal feather: .//////. Patty: (whispers) "Be happy this isn't the film versions..." eternal feather: huh? Patty: (whispers) "Nude post-coital scenes..." eternal feather: 0///////////////////////0 Kid: (pulls Patty away) "Whatever she said, ignore her. You will do fine in this play. Good luck." Patty: "But I'm not done--" Kid: (picks up Patty like a plank of wood, holding her under his arm, marches off) liz:......... Black Star: "How about you, Soul? You been practicing your lines?" soul: yeah. Black Star: "I can't wait for more of the fight scene practice..." (glares at Arthur, cracks his knuckles) Arthur: o_o; -later- Kid: ("I wonder how Stocking is doing...") -maybe call her or visit?- Kid: (calls Stocking) "I hope she's answering..." stocking: hey kid. Kid: "Hey. I didn't see you around school much today. I wanted to see how you are doing?" stocking: im good, i was about to.....get my vibes on.... if you catch my drift.... Kid: o_o "Um...I'm not sure I..." stocking: you know that.... box of 'toys' i have? Kid: "Oh...Um...Th-That's good..." Kid: "So..." stocking: soooo? Kid: "...Would you like some...'help'?" stocking: are you offering~? Kid: "Yes." -and so- Kid: (panting) stocking: ahh~ t-that's good~ Kid: (still kissing along her neck) "G-Good..." stocking: *she wraps her legs around his waist, drawing him in closer* Kid: (pushing his chest against hers, as he bites along her shoulder) stocking: mmmn~ y-you're so hard~ Kid: (his hand brushes along his member, and reaches to her core) "You are still wet..." stocking: ahh~ yes that feels so amazing kid... Kid: (his fingers stroke along her walls, as his mouth reaches her neck) -later- stocking: ah-AHHHHHHHHHH~!!!! Kid: "Ahhhh!" (panting) "My God..." stocking: *she lays on her back, panting and shuddering* ahhhhh..... Kid: (puts his arms around her, letting his hands rest where to coax the last portions of her orgasms out of her...) stocking: *she mewled in pleasure as her climax subsided slowly* Kid: (lies beside her, coaxes her to turn her head, as he softly kisses her lips) stocking: *she kisses back, softly sighing* Kid: (turns her to her side, as he turns to his side...he looks into her eyes, and smiles) stocking: amazing.... Kid: "You, as well, are amazing..." (wraps his arms around her, drawing her closer as they lie next to each other) stocking: *she smiles* Kid: (he lets his hands reach down to her cheeks, resting there--with a slight squeeze) -the next morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: morning kid... thanks for last night... Kid: (smiles) "You're welcome...and thank you." *yawns* "Shower?" stocking: yeah. -after showering- Kid: (exits the bathroom, nude, still drying his hair with his towel) stocking: hmmm... what dress to wear today...? Kid: (hugs her from behind) "How do you look in something more summery?" stocking: well, i do have my sailor outfit, as well as some swimsuits... Kid: "As much as I would love to see you in a swimsuit..." (kisses her neck a little) "...I do like that sailor outfit..." stocking: *she blushed* -at school- Kid: (wearing a short-sleeve polo shirt, black jeans, and sneakers) "I do like summer..." (gazes at Stocking's outfit) stocking: really? i always read you as being an autumn kind of guy.... speaking of, i think we start the collage program in the fall... Kid: (smiles) "Autumn is probably my favorite, tied with winter." (brushes a hand along her shoulder) "But I think I can be convinced to like parts of summer, too...Maybe a trip to the pool? Or the beach? A way to celebrate our entrance into the college program?" stocking: maybe a party? Kid: (smiles) "I would like that. And it would keep everyone busy...Sigh, so much to do: the wedding, the play, a party..." stocking: yeah... Kid: (serious) "Stocking, I had called last night to make sure you were okay...and that you want to go to Arcadia." stocking: ............. i do.... i want answers... about myself... my mother... Kid: (nods) "I think it will be good for you." stocking:.... *she holds his hand* Kid: (holds her hand, too) "No matter what the future holds, I will always love you." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: (slight squeeze on her hand) "What is on your agenda today, Love?" stocking: just the usual thing i guess... Kid: (nods) "How is math going?" stocking: decently. Kid: (smiles, smirks a little more, whispers in her ear) "With all the 'practice' we've done, maybe in the future you'll be great at multiplication..." stocking: .......... ./////. Kid: (giggles) "So cute when you blush..." -at lunch- Patty: "Nom nom nom..." soul: ...... Black Star: "You okay, Soul?" soul: yeah... Black Star: (nods) "At least you'll have the play to act in, buddy." (smirks) "All your adoring fans..." soul: *grumbles* Black Star: "What? At least you got a fan club. Fan Club President Tsubaki! How many members do I got in my club?" tsubaki: *sweatdrop* Black Star: (crestfallen) "Still at one, huh?" tsubaki: wellllll.... there is one other but..... Black Star: "???" -later- Hiro: (walking through the hall, reading his lines) "Well, that's all the lines...That just leaves..." (gulps) sayaka: hey hiro! Hiro: "Hmm? Oh, hi, Sayaka." sayaka: so i heard you got the lead in the school play, congrats! Hiro: (rubs the back of his neck) "Aw, thanks." sayaka: well, best of luck, ok? Hiro: "Thanks...Will you be in the audience?: sayaka: yeah, one of my friends was volunteered to be in the orchestra pit. Hiro: "Oh, cool. Who's your friend?" sayaka: its.... kinda complicated. Hiro: "Oh...Um, sorry..." sayaka: its fine. see ya. *she smiles and waves* Hiro: "Y-Yeah..." (waves..."I wonder what's wrong...") -later, after school- Patty: (humming) Kid: "Liz, what is on your agenda?" liz: well, getting costumes together with kim and madoka's help. Kid: (smiles) "Well, I hope the costumes...suit you." liz: i hope so too... Patty: (slaps Kid upside the head) "No puns!" Kid: "Ow!" (whimpers) liz: wait i.....oh god dammit! Kid: (cowers) "Don't hit me!" liz: *she ruffles his hair and chuckles* you dork. Kid: (whimpers still, blushes a bit) "Th-Thanks?: -that night- Kid: (drawing pad open...) -what does he draw?- --Kid draws a bowl of fruit (because he's cliche)-- -anything else?- --Just constantly re-drawing the same bowl of fruit from different angles-- Kid: "...Hmm...I'm getting the accuracy...but it doesn't feel alive." \maybe try drawing her~?\ Kid: ("...You think I don't want to...") \you have plenty of references in your closet....\ Kid: ("...The dolls?") \dolls, photos...\ Kid: (frowns..."Well, at least the photos are of someone who _is_ alive..." Exits the kitchen, goes to his room, places some photos on his desk and begins drawing...) -several drawings later- Kid: (looks at his drawings...) "Drawing a person does make the art...pop more. I was able to draw proportions, angles, and anatomy better. And I got the fabric to look real. But it's still drawing with a photograph as a reference, not a person. It still does not feel alive." \perhaps....if you drew her while she was asleep...\ Kid: o_o ("Nope. Nope. Big bag of nope.") -the next morning- Kid: (blushing) -seems he's alone in his room- Kid: "..." (picks up his cell phone, texts Stocking...) "hey. can we talk later today, face to face, in private? i wanted to ask for a favor" [text from stocking cell; sure ^^] Kid: "thanks" -later that afternoon- stocking: so what did you need? Kid: (holding an artbook) "I have been...making these..." (opens it) stocking: *she looks inside* --The artbook is full of drawings of objects, such as fruit, lamps, entire rooms...and then some illustrations of Stocking from photographs-- stocking: wow, these are so good. Kid: "Thanks...That's part of the favor I wanted to ask you." stocking: oh? Kid: "...Would you mind if I drew you, in person?" stocking: *blush* well, i guess its ok... Kid: (nods) "Thanks...It may take a while, maybe...45 minutes? We can take a break..." stocking: sure. -later- Kid: (sizing up Stocking against his artbook...he also brought an easel) "Are you comfortable? Just...try to sit in a way that feels natural." stocking: *she lays on her back* like this? Kid: (blushing a little) "Y-Yeah...That works..." stocking: hehe, this kind of reminds me of a scene from titanic... except im not naked. Kid: o\\\\\o "Yeah...Well, I wanted to be accurate with illustrating cloth, along with, you know, skin, hair...anatomy..." stocking: .////. unless, you want me kinda naked...? Kid: "...I'd like to focus on cloth..." (blushes more) "We could...try...naked later. If you w-w-want..." -later- Kid: "Okay..." (turns the artbook around) "How does it look?" stocking: wow, its really good. Kid: (smiles) "You don't know how good it is to hear that." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: (blushes a bit...) "I could...use some practice on skin...and maybe...undergarments..." stocking: oh.... *blush* ok.... *she strips down to her panties and stockings* Kid: o\\\\o "O-Okay...I'll try to be more quickly with this..." -later- stocking: this is really good, kid. Kid: (frowning a bit) "Thanks....I don't think I can capture your beauty perfectly..." stocking: *she chuckles* Kid: "...This may be asking too much...but could I draw you...without the panties?" stocking: *blush*.... m-maybe a back view~? Kid: (nods) "Th-That would be great--I mean, good..." -later- Kid: (smiles) "You are a natural model...Are you ready?" stocking: *lifts her rear and looks back* r-ready... Kid: (holds up the artbook) "Here..." -and so- Kid: "..." (sigh of relief) stocking: this is really good too....though you may want to hide this one for....o-obvious reasons... *blush* Kid: (hands all the artwork to her) "They are not for me, Stocking--they are for you..." stocking: ah.... *bluuush* Kid: (sets the art aside, draws her in for a hug) "I can never capture your beauty perfectly...But I wanted to show you just a bit of how I view you, my love." stocking:....kid..... *she blushes brightly* Kid: (chuckles) "Next time, I'll have to bring some color pens to add the blush..." (kisses her forehead) "If you want there to be a 'next time'..." stocking: sure. Kid: (smirks) "We'll do more nude art next time...only you won't be the only one nude..." stocking:..... o///////o Kid: (kisses along her shoulder) "Should I...disrobe?" stocking: well, if you want~ Kid: (smiles, as he lifts his arms) "A little help?" stocking: *she smirks and helps him out of his shirt, she leans down and undoes his fly, pulling the shaft out from his pants* Kid: (blushes at his hardness) "I may have been...impressed with your beauty, while I drew you..." stocking: *she grins and begins to lick the tip* Kid: (closes his eyes, cooing happily) -after a while of sucking, she places the shaft between her breasts and starts to suck again- Kid: (moaning) "God...Your amazing breasts..." stocking: mmm~ you're such a naughty little boy, arent you, kiddo~? Kid: "Yes...I am so naughty...Y-You may have to punish me later..." stocking: hmmm~ i wonder... do you have anything for me to tease you with~? Kid: (nods) "A l-l-lot..." (bites his lip) "Wh-What were you looking for?" stocking: maybe after i make you cum first~ Kid: "Y-You keep doing what you're doing, and that won't be too long..." stocking: *she increases her motion, pressing her breasts together* Kid: (panting, groaning, then--) "Ah!" stocking: *she drinks up as much of his semen as she can, with a bit of it spilling onto her face and chest* Kid: (leans down...and licks her chest) stocking: ahhh~! Kid: (sucks on one of her nipples) stocking: ahhh! Kid: (leans her against the floor, as his hand lowers to her slit...) stocking: d-do you have anything to use on me? Kid: (smirks) "Beyond my mouth, fingers, and prodigiousness...Yes..." (kisses her cheek) "One moment..." (picks her up, carries her to his bed, then reaches under the bed...) stocking: *blush* Kid: "Anything in particular you want? Something to tickle? To restrain? To stimulate?" stocking: all three please. Kid: (rises up with a smirk, showing the wrist and ankle restraints) "We'll begin as such..." stocking: ah... --Kid restrains her ankles...-- Kid: "Now your wrists..." stocking: ahhh~ Kid: (secures her wrists to the bed's headboard...and with her arms up, he leans to her left armpit, and licks, long and slowly...) stocking: *she blushes and squeaks* Kid: "So cute..." (nuzzles against her neck, almost purring a bit) "Stocking?" stocking: y-yes? Kid: "Do you want the blindfold?" stocking: s-sure.... Kid: (about to put on the blindfold) "I love you." stocking: i love you too, kid. Kid: (kisses her, as he places the blindfold onto her) -one session of midcore bdsm later- Kid: "How was it?" stocking: *she lay panting, shuddering, mind blank from intense pleasure* k-kid... Kid: "??? Are you okay?" stocking: *trying to catch her breath* ahhhh~..... Kid: (nods) "Just need a moment?" -after that- stocking: *laying in his arms* Kid: (kisses her forehead) "...I am grateful for this, and every moment with you." stocking: i am too.....i feel.... safe with you... Kid: "...You make me feel safe, too..." stocking: *she kisses him softly, holding him close* Kid: "I love you." stocking: i love you too, kid. Kid: (hugs her...tears up a bit) stocking: kid? are you ok? Kid: (smiles) "I'm happy..." (holds her closely) "I'm so happy..." stocking:.... im happy too. Kid: ("...I want to marry her...But...") (smiles at her, kisses her forehead, rests his head against her chest) ("In time...") -the next morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: zzzzzz Kid: (smiles, puts his arms around her) stocking: zzzzzz........ Kid: (kisses lightly along her ear) stocking: *she stirs* Kid: "Stocking?" stocking: *her eyes open* y-yeah? Kid: (smiles) "It's morning..." stocking: *she kisses his nose* Kid: (blushes) "How did you sleep?" stocking: good. Kid: (smiles) "Thank you for coming here..." (kisses along her chest) "And cumming..." stocking: *bluuuush+chuckles* Kid: (continues kissing her chest) "What would you like to do first? We can have breakfast, shower...or something else...?" stocking: shower would work. Kid: (lowers a hand along her thigh) "You sure...?" stocking: we could have some shower sex if you want. Kid: (storkes his hand along her inner thigh) "Let's..." (gets up, pulls off the covers--and picks her up out of bed...) stocking: ohh~ hehe~ Kid: (kisses her mouth, as he carries her into the bathroom, kicking the door shut behind them) -later- stocking: ahhh~ that was great. Kid: "Getting dirty...then clean...Perfect balance..." (smirks, as he then gently spanks Stocking's backside) stocking: oh~ Kid: (whispers in her ear) "I look forward to getting dirty again soon..." (kisses her neck) -later- Kid: "What is happening today?" stocking: ack! right i forgot! oops~ soooo, why dont we go to the mall? Kid: (smiles) "I would like that. I would like to get new cufflinks for my suit before the wedding...and maybe..." (blushes) stocking: maybe what? Kid: "I would like to have a pool party...Maybe you and I could try some new swimsuits?" stocking: sure. Kid: (smirks) "You ever see me in a Speedo?" stocking:..... *stoic face+nosebleed* Kid: (frowns, holds a hankie to her nose) "I'll need to buy more of these as well..." -later- Kid: (comparing) "Hmm...Which one?" stocking: ooh, this grey with the red stripes looks nice. Kid: (nods) "I think so...I'll try them on..." -elsewhere in the mall- Tamaki: "Tch. Why do I need a dress for a wedding, Maki?" maki: its a formal event. (thinking: im actually suprised she was invited.) Tamaki: "Hmph. What's not formal about a bikini top and shorts with cut-outs?" maki:.......... Tamaki: "...Fine. I'll let you find me a dress I need. But when we're done, we're shopping for some clothes for you, too." maki: sure. Tamaki: "Good--'cause I heard there's going to be a pool party, and you need a new swimsuit." maki: oh? Tamaki: "Yeah, Kid's hosting it at his house, after the wedding and the Romeo and Juliet play." maki: wow. Tamaki: "What?" -elsewhere- Kid: (adjusting his Speedo in the mirror) "Hmmm..." stocking: soooo, you ready? Kid: "Coming!" (pokes head through the curtain) "Ready?" stocking: *nods* Tamaki (walking by at just that moment...): "And all I'm saying, Maki, is that you really need a decent bikini top for any occasion--" Kid: (throws open curtains) "Ta-da!" (he is in a snug black Speedo) maki: uhhhhh.................. *camera snap* Tamaki: o\\\\o Kid: "Wh-Wh-What?!" stocking: h-hey! maki: *walking away* Kid: "Who took a photo?!" -photo? camera? there's no camera here.- Kid: "Stocking--you heard a camera go off, right?" (he's covering his crotch with his hands) stocking: no? ???:........................................ Kid: "...Um..." (uncovers his hands, trying to stand up straight) "Do I...look okay?" stocking: oh yes~ Kid: (blushes) -later- Kid: "I have my new pool attire, I have the new cufflinks..." stocking: i got a new swimsuit and some sunglasses. Kid: (smiles) "A highlight today: getting to see you in that swimsuit with those shades..." -later- Kid: (spots something in a shop window) "Oh, my..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "Look!" (in the window of the jewelry shop is a necklace...He holds Stocking's hand) "Like something out of Titanic, huh?" stocking: oooh. Kid: "Would you mind...trying it on?" stocking:.... i guess it'd be ok. Kid: (smiles) "Thanks..." --They enter-- Kid: "Excuse me. Could we try on that necklace in the window?" clerk: sure thing. Kid: "Thank you..." (looks to Stocking) -after that- Kid: "...What do you think?" stocking: its beautiful! Kid: (smiles) "I would like you to have it..." stocking: aww. Kid: (opens wallet to remove credit card) "What is the cost of this necklace?" -after that- Kid: (smiles) "I hope you wear it soon..." stocking: i'm sure i will. Kid: "Perhaps at the wedding?" stocking: sure. Kid: (whispers in her ear) "Maybe we _can_ reenact Titanic..." stocking: ohoho~ Kid: (kisses lightly along her ear, taking her hand in his) stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "...Let's get some cupcakes at the food court..." stocking: awesome! --And so...-- Kid: "Hmm...The cherry inside this dark chocolate muffin is delicious." stocking: mmm....mmmmmm~!! Kid: ("She's so happy...") "I love your smile..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Heh...I'm glad we didn't order cheesecake, or else..." stocking: yeah, haha. Kid: "...Stocking? I do love you..." stocking: i love you too, babe~ Kid: (gulps, blushes) "And I--I--I'm not saying we are ready, but...I hope we can think about...That is to say that I..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "...My parents' upcoming wedding makes me think about how I could see myself...as your husband." stocking:...oh... *blushing* Kid: (nods) "It's not that I'm against spontaneity. I wanted to say this now...and I hope you will consider..." stocking: and consider i shall~ Kid: (smiles) "Thank you." -soon, the night of the play arrives- Kid: "Aaaaand...Ah! There's our seats!" (Kid is dressed formally--but it still looks like his usual black suit) stocking: this is nice. Kid: (smiles..."She's so beautiful...and symmetrical." Opens the playbill) "I look forward to Liz and Patty's performances. They have been working so hard on this play." stocking: yeah... Kid: (sad smile) "I hope our friends do well...It makes me happy to see Soul acting on stage..." -the play begins- -the audience watches- --Kilik emerges to read the Prologue, then the actors for Sampson and Gregory arrive...-- --And the actor for Abraham-- --They are then joined by Soul as Benvolio and Arthur as Tybalt-- stocking: looks like boyle's really getting into it. --Soul and Arthur's character engage in a sword fight-- Arthur: (whispering) "Face it, Eater--I am more adept with the sword than you." soul: get bent boyle. Arthur: (frowns--and knees Soul in the gut) Black Star: (off-stage) "What the hell is he doing?!" soul: oh you dick! audience member: oooh this is getting intense! Arthur: (holds an arm around Soul's throat, whispers) "Now, now--Shakespeare didn't write that line..." -the scene continues until...- (Tsubaki and Shinra as Juliet's parents, with Mami and Meme as Romeo's parents, and Kilik as the Prince enter to stop the fight) mio: 7//,//7 Meme (as Romeo's father): "Thou villain Capulet,--Hold me not, let me go." mami (as lady montague): Thou shalt not stir a foot to seek a foe. -the scene continues- --Enter Romeo-- Hiro (as Romeo): "Is the day so young?" mrs kenshimono: there's our little prince! hime: joooy. *rolls eyes* Hiro: (blushing, as he tries to continue his lines with Soul as Benvolio...) audience member 2: his lines when he speaks of an unreturned love... it feels so real! Hiro: (wrapping up the scene) "'Tis the way / To call hers exquisite, in question more: / These happy masks that kiss fair ladies' brows / Being black put us in mind they hide the fair..." Hiro: (spots Sayaka in the audience...and continues his lines) Hiro: (gulps) "Farewell: thou canst not teach me to forget..." sayaka: *thumbs up* --Scene 2 begins, with Shinra as Juliet's father and Patty as Paris-- --Then Hiro as Romeo and Soul as Benvolio enter-- soul (as benvolio): Why, Romeo, art thou mad? Kid: (gulps...) Hiro: "Not mad, but bound more than a mad-man is..." kirika: *snerk* Kid: (reaches for Stocking's hand) stocking:..... Hiro: "Shut up in prison, kept without my food, / Whipp'd and tormented and--God-den, good fellow." Giriko: (laughing loudly) "Hilarious!" --Scene 3 is Tsubaki as Juliet's mother and Eternal Feather as Juliet-- Black Star: (off-stage, gives thumbs up to Tsubaki) tsubaki (as lady capulet): Enough of this; I pray thee, hold thy peace. Jacqueline: "Yes, madam: yet I cannot choose but laugh, / To think it should leave crying and say 'Ay.' " Harvar: (in audience, rolls his eyes) -soon, scene 4 begins- --Soul, Hiro, and Black Star as Mercutio enter...-- Hiro: "What, shall this speech be spoke for our excuse?" homura: ....... Black Star: (grabs Hiro by the hands--and starts spinning around in a dance as he shouts his lines) "Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance!" Patty: (off-stage, covering her mouth to stop from laughing) -scene 5- -servant speak before Shinra as Juliet's Father returns...- -And Shinra talks with Arthur and Hiro- Hiro: (inhaling..."I can do this...Keep calm...) eternal feather (as juliet) Then have my lips the sin that they have took. Hiro: (calming himself...) "Sin from thy lips? O trespass sweetly urged! Give me my sin again." Patty: (fanning herself) stocking: *eyebrow wraggles at kid* Kid: (tugging at his collar, blushing) -act 2 scene 2- Hiro: "He jests at scars that never felt a wound..." stocking: this is the famous line! Hiro: (spots Eternal Feather) "But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?" Arthur: (off-stage, takes out a flat pane--to shine light into Hiro's eyes...) sayaka: squeeee this is so classic! Hiro: (squinting against the light) "It is the east, and Juliet is the sun..." Arthur: (smirks) shinra: *bwap* stop that. Arthur: (falls on his face--with a loud crash) shinra: i really wish we were on opposite teams, that would make my job a LOT easier! Arthur: (muttering into the floor) Hiro: (talks louder over the noise off-stage, waiting for Juliet to reply) eternal feather: What man art thou that thus bescreen'd in night, So stumblest on my counsel? Hiro: "By a name I know not how to tell thee who I am: / My name, dear saint, is hateful to myself, / Because it is an enemy to thee; / Had I it written, I would tear the word." mami: seems their practice has paid off. --Hiro starts climbing the scaffolding up to the balcony, until he is face to face with E. Feather-- Meme: (nods to agree with Mami) eternal feather: *bluuush* Jacqueline (as Nurse): "Madam!" -soon, the scene where 'sister liz' begins- Hiro: (gulps) "So thrive my soul..." --Before the Balcony Scene ends, Hiro's leans his head forward...and kisses Eternal Feather on the lips!-- -she spent a good few minutes blushing like crazy- Kid: :O liz (as the sister): God pardon sin! wast thou with say-errrr-Rosaline? Patty: :D Hiro: (raises an eyebrow) "With Rosaline, my ghostly father? No..." sayaka: oh daaang! Hiro: (blushing) liz: Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast. --And like in the films, Hiro indeed stumbled as he ran across the stage-- Black Star: (off-stage) "Bwa ha ha ha!" hime: niiiice. Hiro: (crawls off-stage) -new scene- soul: Not to his father's; I spoke with his man. Black Star: "Ah, that same pale hard-hearted bi-yatch--er, I mean, wench, that Rosaline!" rosalie:............................................... Hiro: (enters) "Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit did I give you?" soul: Stop there, stop there. Black Star: "Thou desirest me to stop in my tale against the hair." (tugs on his star-shaped hair) soul: Thou wouldst else have made thy tale large. Black Star: "O, thou art deceived; I would have made it short..." (holds up hand to his head, then towards Soul, showing he is just a bit shorter than Soul) --Audience members laughing at Black Star's physical acting-- soul: ...... Black Star: (smirks at Soul) -then its just hiro, jackie, and whoever is playing peter- --The Nurse and Peter arrive, as Peter offers the Nurse a fan-- --Black Star as Mercutio ends up insulting how Jacqueline as the Nurse looks...-- Black Star: "Good Peter, to hide her face; for her fan's the fairer face! Bwa ha ha--" Jacqueline: (red-faced...then punches Black Star in the gut) kirika: HA! -cue next scene- -Juliet and the Nurse is in this scene- -later- Hiro: (sees Eternal Feather in the wedding attire...and awe-struck) "Wow..." liz: Romeo shall thank thee, daughter, for us both. Hiro: (silent...he can't spit out his lines as he looks at E-Feather) liz:..... *ahem* Hiro: "..." (slaps himself upside the head) "Hello! ..." (facepalm) -later- --Mercutio (Black Star)) and Tybalt (Arthur) battle-- --Romeo (Hiro) tries to intervene, but Tybalt stabs past Romeo and into Mercutio-- tsubaki: !!!!! Black Star: (over-acting) "Oh! Ouch! Arg! Ooo! Pain! Gah!" Hiro: "..." Arthur: "...I didn't really stab--" soul:........ *he lunges at arthur and punches him in the face* Hiro: "..." (pulls out phone, snaps a pic) -later still- Black Star: "DYING! I'm dying! Call a nurse! Call a doctor! Call my lawyer!" tsubaki: you arent actually dead black*Star. Black Star: "Shh! I am going to get an Oscar for this!" -on the stage- --Later still: Romeo fights Tybalt--and kills him-- Hiro: "..." (trying to hold back a smile) hime: serves him right. Arthur: (still with a bloody nose from Soul's punch) "Fuuuuuuuuck..." Kid: (frowns) "Yes, I don't think that word ever appears in this play..." stocking: ad-libbing? Kid: (shrugs) -as the play continues- Kid: (stretches) "Overall, it has been a decent production." theater club president: the next scene involves suicide. if this bothers you, we advise you to exit until further notice. Kid: "..." (holds Stocking's hand) stocking: are you going to be ok, kid? Kid: (smiles) "Yes...Just...Can you be by my side?" stocking: of course kid.... Kid: (smiles, kisses her cheek) -the scene continues- --Juliet and the Nurse learn of Romeo killing her cousin, Tybalt-- -later- Hiro (as Romeo, to Liz as the Friar): "Father, what news? what is the prince's doom?" -later again- eternal feather: This is thy sheath....... *she hesitates* eternal feather:.............*she faints* Hiro: (she fell on his body...he struggles not to open his eyes...) -soon, the play concludes- Patty: o_O (whispers: "She didn't even stab herself?!") --Standing ovation, as the actors and staff bow-- -at the play's after party- Hiro: (nervous, as he gets compliments) "Th-Thanks..." sayaka: hey hiro! you did great out there! sucks that EF had to go to the nurse... Hiro: (nods, blushing) "Yeah, it-it really is...Thanks for coming out..." soul:................. Black Star: (wraps his arm around Soul) "Great job, buddy!" soul: oh, thanks man. Black Star: (smiles) "Really, good work. I'm proud of you, dude." soul: well.... *glares at arthur* Arthur: (tissues up his nostrils) "What the hell was that back there, Eater?!" soul: you know, i'd apologize, but you kinda deserved it. Arthur: "Why you sniveling little newt!" soul: its true though... Arthur: "...I can't afford to hand your backside to you here--not in front of my adoring fans. I'll see you at the front entrance, after the party's over. Unless you are too spineless to show your face." soul: heh, you're on... -at the front entrance- Arthur: (unsheathes his sword) "I will hold nothing back, Eater." soul: alright, neither will i. *scythe arm* Black Star: (watching the fight, grinning) "Oh, this is going to be sweet..." Arthur: (swings his sword at Soul--but he cannot hit him) "Now you can dodge!" tsubaki: *worried* soul: whoops, too slow~! Arthur: (finally lands a hit on Soul, slicing at his jacket) soul: gah! shit! this was a good jacket! Arthur: (swings his sword down, but Soul's scythe blocks) "You are just too slow, Eater...And you were too slow back then..." soul: what do you mean, boil? Arthur: (smirks) "You were too slow...and now your meister is six feet under." soul:........ *his eyes widen* Arthur: (swings his sword down again...) tsubaki: oh.... he did NOT just GO THERE! Black Star: (now he's worried) "Oh no..." soul: you.....FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT! *he tackles him, punching him in the face and aims his scythe at arthur's neck* GIVE ME A GOOD FUCKING REASON WHY I SHOULDNT CUT YOUR FUCKING THROAT OPEN YOU GOOD FOR NOTHING SACK OF- Arthur: (panicking, coughing up blood, his nose looking broken) "Stop!" (sobbing) "Don't kill me!" -punch- soul: GO ROT IN HELL FOR ALL I CARE YOU FUCK! Arthur: "Uh..." -punch- soul: JUST....j-just..... Black Star: "Soul!" (grabs him under his arms, pulling him off Arthur) "Tsubaki! Get Arthur to the nurse!" soul: *hyperventilating* i....i-i.... Black Star: (turns Soul around, holds down his arms--and hugs him) soul:.......*he breaks down completley* Black Star: "...It's okay, Soul...I miss her, too..." -a few students witnessed- karma: dude, what the hell happened out there? Student #1: "He's lost his mind." student: that looked pretty bad.... soul: *he vomits* Black Star: (grimaces...holds Soul up, rubbing his back) "Let it out, man...I'm here..." -the next morning- soul:............... Black Star: "...You know I'm not letting you out of my sight, right, buddy?" soul:...*nods*......akabane said he'd cover my shift for me until i get better... the boss was pretty cool with it. Black Star: (nods) "That's good..." (tosses a towel to Soul) "Shower. Now. We're going out." soul: o-ok...... *stumbles a bit, but he manages* Black Star: (throws open the door) "Come on. I'm taking you somewhere." Black Star: (shouts) "Tsubaki! Hurry up! We're going!" tsubaki: ok. -and so- Black Star: "Okay, so first thing Monday, I'm training you how to throw a punch, because, dude, those little baby punches against Arthur was pathetic." soul: ................ Black Star: (points to the training facility) "Somewhere nice and private, away from the Academy yokels..." (points to across the street) "And you don't have an excuse not to come, as it is on the way to...there." --Across the street: Hook Cemetery-- soul: ...................................... Black Star: (pushes Soul) "Come on. Maka needs to hear about your great theatrical debut." soul:................. Black Star: "...Soul?" soul: *trembling* tsubaki: maybe we should let him heal emotionally... Black Star: "...Fine." (pats Soul on the shoulder) -and so- Black Star: "...Soul?" soul: y-yeah? Black Star: "I'm going to order take-out. What did you want to eat?" soul:...not really hungry... Black Star: (frowns) "I wasn't asking whether you wanted to eat: I'm telling you that you _are_ going to eat..." soul:.....ramen then..... Black Star: (smiles) "Okay. I know a great place! But the blonde loudmouth who works there gets on my last nerve..." -din-don- tsubaki: *answers* oh, kilik, sayaka, i didnt know you were coming over! sayaka: soooul i brought mooovieeees~! Black Star: (smiles widely) "Sayaka! Kilik! Thanks for coming!" soul:.... *he pulls up his sleeves* kilik: looks good.... soul:........ Black Star: "That's 'cause Soul is awesome! Sayaka, what did you bring for our guy to watch?" soul: all kinds of things, westerns, cartoons, horror, you name it! Black Star: "Sweet! Soul, what do you want to watch?" soul:...*shrugs* Black Star: (looks around, gestures--"Help me!") kilik: hmmm. how about we watch 'wizard of oz?' Black Star: (nods) "Good. Let's go with that. Right, Tsubaki?" tsubaki: thats a really good one. Black Star: "Sayaka?" sayaka: yeah? -later, elsewhere- Patty: (standing outside the infirmary) nurse's aid: oh, did you need something, miss thompson? Patty: "...How is Arthur doing?" nurse's aid: he's doing well, he has a visitor. Patty: "Oh?" tamaki: wow, way to get beat up last night. Arthur: "...I'm in considerable pain, and this is how you greet me?" tamaki: you realize you could have easily died last night. Arthur: "..." (starts crying) tamaki: h-hey?! what brought this on?! Artur: "Not one person in my fan club has visited me!" tamaki:............................. YOU KNUCKLEHEAD YOU COULD HAVE DIED AND YOUR CONCERNED THAT YOUR FANGIRLS HAVENT VISITED YOU?! Arthur: "That's why I feel bad! I almost died, and none of them cared!" (sobbing) Arthur: "Y-You're one of the first people not in my family to visit me!" tamaki: augh! you're ridiculous! Patty: (behind the corner, just listening...) Arthur: "Th-Thank you for coming...Tamaki." tamaki:.... ??? oi, thompson, what are you doing? Patty: (solemn) "I wanted to see how Arthur was doing..." Arthur: "...Um...Hi..." tamaki: just being a baby like he always is. Patty: "...Tamaki, I'm happy that you are taking good care of him." tamaki: what do i look like, his mom? Patty: "You're here for him, aren't you?" tamaki: w-wha? *bluuush* w-whats it to you? Patty: (smiles a bit, then frowns at Arthur) "I hope you recovery quickly...AND THAT YOU LEARN TO STOP BEING SUCH A FUCKING DICK TO OTHER PEOPLE, OR ELSE SOUL WILL PROBABLY SLICE YOUR HEAD OFF!" tamaki: O_________O Arthur: "..." (sobs more loudly) Patty: (smiles widely) "See? He feels badly. He's learning!" tamaki:..... (thinking: i fear for her future children...) Patty: "I don't! My children are going to be tough as nails! ... Oh, yeah, and I can read minds." shinra: i almost feel sorry for him.................almost. Arthur: "Shinra?! When did you get here?!" shinra: overheard. Arthur: (blushes) "It's...good to see you." shinra: ???? Arthur: "Thank you for visiting." shinra:.....arthur are you dying? Arthur: (lets out a small laugh--then grimaces) "Oh, it hurts to laugh...But no, I'm not dying." shinra:........ did the doctor give him a brain transplant? Patty: *sniffs* "No...Arthur's heart just grew three sizes today!" shinra:......... tamaki: *shrugs* Arthur: "Thank you all for visiting...I appreciate it." shinra: .......ok you're freaking me out! tamaki: this is so normal yet not normal! Arthur: (crying) "I love you all!" Patty: "Booyah! Now Tamaki and I can marry Arthur!" shinra: .........*RUNS* tamaki: w-wha-WHAT?!?! Patty: (pulls out a calendar) "You can have him Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, I'll get him Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and we alternate Saturdays..." -DECKED- Patty: (on the floor) tamaki: >////////////< Arthur: (laughing a little--then sees someone else enter...) tamaki: ??? Anya: (holding a large vase of flowers...and sees Patty on the floor, Tamaki upset, and Arthur's face) "Um...Is this a bad time?" tamaki: uhhhh..... >///////> Patty: (sits up, now with a black eye) "Oh, I forgot about Anya...How do I divide three wives across seven days per week?" tamaki: *covers patti's mouth* please stop. Anya: "..." (sets down the flowers, walks over to Arthur, and sits beside him) "...You do look awful..." Arthur: (sad smile) "So I've been told." tsugumi:..........(thinking: patti, tamaki-san, AND anya? could this be....a possible harem route?!) Arthur: "...Thank you all...I don't deserve this..." -elsewhere- Yumi: (looking in the mirror) marie: you ok? Yumi: (points to her abdomen) "I am getting bigger." marie: the dress can be altered, so dont worry~ Yumi: (shakes her head) "I know. That's not what's worrying me...Or, rather, I'm not worried. I'm just...observing. This is all new to me." marie: hmmmm.... Yumi: "...I knew this is what my mother went through...I just never thought I would _feel_ it...I don't think I ever thought I would meet someone with whom I would have a child." marie: *she smiles* i bet you're going to be a great mom. Yumi: "...I don't know." -later, elsewhere- Kana: (knocks on a girls dorm door) tsugumi: huh? what is it? Kana: (waves letters) "Mail." tsugumi: ooh! Kana: "...Tsugumi? Have you seen Eternal Feather?" tsugumi: i think she's in the infirmary right now from having passed out, i'm sure she'll be back in a few days... Kana: "...Oh." tsugumi: w-we can visit her tomorrow if you want. Kana: "...Thank you." tsugumi: *sniff* i think miss misery is making brownies for her... Kana: o_o (rushes downstairs to the kitchen) miss misery: *humming* Kana: (sneaks up over the counter, her fingers approaching the spoon with brownie mix on it...) miss misery: *appears behind her* did you need something dear~? Kana: "Just going to lick the spoon." (fearless) "You do not mind, yes?" miss misery:........... *still with the same smile* Kana: "..." (snatches the spoon and runs, scared for her life) miss misery:....*sigh* -later- Kid: "Stocking, did you hear something?" stocking: hmm? Kid: "I thought I heard the sound of someone trying to escape being punished for the stealing of desserts..." stocking: *shrugs* Kid: (smirks) "I don't suppose you are considering stealing desserts..." stocking: no. *pouty face* Kid: (smirks, tickles under her chin) "Even the most rare, most delicious dessert out there?" stocking: and that is~? Kid: "Just speaking hypothetically...Although I have some ideas." (kisses her cheek lightly) "Like a $1,000 sundae, covered in 23-carat gold leaf, drizzled with Amedei Porcelana chocolate, topped with Venezuelan Chuao chocolate, gold-coated almonds, candied fruit, and and in a crystal goblet.." stocking: *drooling* Kid: (kisses her other cheek) "That chocolate, melting on your tongue, slowly..." stocking: mmmm~! Kid: (kisses her lips...) "The fruit, combined with the cold ice cream, causing an explosion of flavor in your mouth..." (returns to her lips) stocking: =//////////= Kid: (pulls back a bit, smiling) "Should I stop here? Or perhaps I got your hunger going?" stocking: or maybe..... you'd like to have a little fun with me~? *she sits herself in his lap* Kid: (smiles) "I would like that..." (rests his hands along her waist) stocking: *she smiles and rubs herself against him* Kid: "Aaah..." (leans his forehead against her chest) stocking: do you like that, kiddo~? Kid: "Yes..." (puts his fingers along her bottom) -the next morning- Kid: (smiling, sound asleep) stocking: morning handsome~ Kid: (blinks, yawns, wraps his arms around her) "Morning, beautiful." (kisses her forehead) stocking: hehe~ Kid: (smiles) "You were wonderful...although next time, maybe you should sit somewhere other than my lap..." stocking: *she kisses his nose* Kid: (yawns) "Well, time to shower, dress, and dine..." (rubs along her waist) -and so- Kid: (finishes up waffles) "Here you go, my love..." stocking: looks yummy~! Kid: "And I have a surprise..." stocking: oh~? Kid: (in a blink of an eye, he has already stacked multiple waffles into a tower, topped with white cream, fruit, caramel, and sparklers) "Ta-da!" stocking: *shiny eyes+squeals* Kid: (blushes at that squeal...) "Well, dig in!" -after breakfast- Kid: (pats napkin along Stocking's lips) stocking: that was soooo gooood~ Kid: (smiles) "Thank you...Stocking, since being with you, I feel like I have improved so much as a person, in cooking, in writing, in illustrating..." stocking: i feel like i've become a better person too... Kid: (leans his forehead against hers) "I love you." stocking: and i love you too.... Kid: (purrs against her as they hug) Patty: -_- "Dudes...Some of us are here, too, trying to eat." stocking: oh... right... eheh.. ^^; Kid: (blushing, his hands still wrapped around Stocking) "Um..." Patty: (pulls out phone, snaps a pic) stocking: p-patti! Kid: (glaring) Patty: "Something for me later. :3 " liz: -_-; Kid: (turning red) "_I will break that phone..._" Patty: (hides behind Liz) stocking: easy, kiddo... *she rubs his head* Kid: (calms down...) "Grr..." stocking: *she holds him close* shhhh.... Patty: "Sorry...I could give you two pics of me making out with random people, if that would help..." liz: no sis. Patty: (frowns) Kid: (calm in Stocking's arms, smiling...) -later- Kid: (reviewing paperwork) "Well, looks like Father and Mother have a handle on wedding plans...The pool party will be coming up..." (sighs) "And then there is Soul..." liz: yeah....i'm sure he'll heal soon... Kid: "But emotionally?" liz:................. Kid: "...Liz? I keep replaying what happened...to Maka." liz: yeah..... we all do..... Kid: (nods) "I hope the pool party helps..." (beat) "Let's increase security: I don't want another fist-fight breaking out." liz: good call... Kid: (smiles) "Have you gotten any new swimsuits for the party?" liz: oh hell yeah. Kid: "Excellent--I look forward to seeing it." (beat) "Purely platonically, of course." liz: you too. Kid: "...Actually, it's weird...When I was trying on swimsuits the other day, I swore I heard the sound of someone taking a photograph..." liz: did you report it? Kid: (shakes his head) "To whom would I report it?" liz: i dunno, the clerks, the security guard? Kid: "Hmm...I will do so." (sighs) "Maybe it was my own fault, exiting the booth in that Speedo..." liz: kid... *she pats his back* Kid: (smiles) "I'm okay..." (laughs a little) "Some of our classmates actually walked by as I exited...Really embarrassing." liz: *chuckles* i'll say. Kid: (smirks) "Stocking seemed to enjoy the view..." liz: typical. Kid: (smirks, crosses his arms) "She has good taste." liz: sure kiddo. Kid: (pats her shoulder) "Liz...I hope you find similar happiness. Stocking makes me feel...like I can be a better person." liz: ....... Kid: "...Sorry. I just wish you the best." liz: hmm.... Kid: "..." ("Maybe she'll meet someone at the pool party...") -some time passes until....- Patty: "Um, guys? What are we doing again?" liz: its the pool party, remember? Patty: (gasps) "Squee!" (runs out of the room, comes back in bikini, floaties, and a giraffe inner tube) "Ready!" -a few of the students are now here- stocking: this is a great party, kid! Kid: (smiles, holding a solo cup with some ginger ale) "Yes...It is a great way to enjoy the remaining days of summer." liz: yeah, cant believe we're going to be starting collage this fall... Kid: (nods) "A major transition. I'm proud of you, Liz." liz: *she smiles* me, you, patti, soul, black*Star, tsubaki, stocking.... so many of us... Kid: (sad smile) "Yes..." ("And many of us not joining...") liz: well, we're still going to be in the same building as the others, just with the higher level teachers. Kid: (nods) "That will be good. I look forward to what new lessons we learn." liz: i hear we get to visit the other branches, is that right? Kid: (nods) "International travel and mentorship opportunities." liz: neat. Patty: (speaking to Ellen) "I'm saying you maids should get involved--put on some swimsuits!" ellen: ........... -later- Patty: (scrutinizing) sayaka: CANNONBALL! Patty: "!" Hiro: "?!" -splash!- Hiro: (in the pool, splashed) Patty: (standing by the pool, splashed) ox: *splashed+spits out water* Harvar: (stoic but wet) Black Star: "Woot! Nice one, Sayaka!" -poor shinra lost his shorts- shinra: .///////////.;;;;;;; Kana: (emerges from water, holding Shinra's trunks) "Ew." shinra: oh nooooo!!! iris: .///.; Kana: (smirks) "Eternal Feather..." (tosses the shorts to her) eternal feather: eep! Kid: (facepalm) -shinra snatches back his shorts and puts them back on- Patty: (thumbs up to Shinra) "Nice package." kim: why e-feather wore a scuba suit to a pool party is beyond me.... shinra: Q~Q Jacqueline: "Um...Eternal Feather wanted to be prepared?" eternal feather:....... Patty: "Hey, Sis, Stocking? Want to play Chicken?" stocking: chicken? Patty: "Sure! One person sits on the shoulders of another person, and those persons atop teh shoulders have to try to knock the other one into the pool!" stocking: sounds good. kid, you up for a game? Kid: (nods) "Should I be on your shoulders, or you on my shoulders?" -he ended up being on her shoulders- stocking: so lightweight, even with your growth spurt... Kid: (blushing) "I-I'm just lithe, that's all. J-Just keep us balanced..." stocking: ok! liz: you're going down kiddo! Kid: (smirks) "You first." liz: pool noodle warfare? Kid: "Agreed." (arms himself) Hiro: (watches) "Ooooh." -and so- Kid: (wet and blushing) liz: thompson sisters win! hell yeah! Kid: "No fair! You used asymmetry and tickling to win!" Patty: (wiggles her fingers at Stocking) "Who knew you were so sensitive..." stocking: >/////////>;;;;; Kid: "How would you like it if someone tickled you, Liz?!" liz: you wouldnt. Kid: "Oh, I wouldn't..." (looks to Stocking) stocking: tickle attack!! liz: eek! no! Kid: (pins Liz’s shoulders down while Stocking holds her lower body) -later- liz: .////.;;; Kid: (blushing as well) stocking: well..... that happened... Kid: "Y-Yeah...I never heard such noises out of you, Liz..." liz: oh shush... Kid: (blushing) Patty: (whispers to Liz) "We'll get them back..." (to everyone) "Back to the pool party! Ellen! You got the maids in swimsuits yet?!" -the maids are in summer uniforms- Patty: "Hmm...Good enough, I guess." (claps her hands) "Now serve drinks and snacks!" -food is served- Kid: (holds a mini-cupcake in his fingers, offering it to Stocking) "A sweet for my sweet?" Hiro: (taking some chips...and looking at both Sayaka and Eternal Feather) stocking: aahhhh~! Kid: (slips the cupcake past her lips) Black Star and Patty: (shoveling food in their mouths) kilik: *blows whistle* careful you guys! Kana: (frowns at Kilik) Meme: "No problem, lifeguard!" Anya: (just dipping her toe into the pool...) "It-It still feels cold!" inori: *she pops up from under the water* it is quite nice... liz:... *SCREEEEEEAMS* inori: ??? Anya: *screams!* (hides behind Tsugumi) ao: *takes out an ofuda* akuryo taisan! inori: *ofuda'd*.......???? soul: false alarm, its just inori. Black Star: (stops shoveling, looks with some concern at Soul) Anya: (gripping Tsugumi's arm) "I thought I was going to have a heart attack..." tsugumi: ^^; Meme: "Mio, don't you want to come in? The water's great!" mio: *she looks down* im gonna drown! Meme: (smiles) "No, you won't--not in the shallow section! And I'll be there to help you!" mio: :\ Meme: "We could always give you floaties..." kirika: hey kid... ever heard of 'caddyshack'? Kid: "It's a film, yes?" kirika: yeah. there's a scene where someone throws a chocolate bar in a pool and- Kid: "..." (eyes widen) "Oh no..." kirika: i didnt do anything!.....yet.... Kid: (frowning) "You do so, and I will have you grounded for a week." kirika:.... 7,7 Patty: (whispers to Kirika) "I got a ton of Baby Ruth bars in the bedroom..." liz: no patti! Patty: (frowns) "What, you think Stocking will get angry that we wasted candy for a prank?" -later- Patty: "Guys, we got sparklers!" tsubaki: ooh! Black Star: "Cool!" (hands one to Soul) tsugumi: aesthetic~ Anya: (frowning at the sparkler) tsugumi: whats wrong? Anya: "I was hoping for something more...explosive. I thought summer had fireworks." kirika: i could hook them up to the BBQ Anya: (smiling widely) "Really?" liz: please dont. Anya: (pouts) Meme: "Hee hee..." -later- Kid: "The Moon is fully out now...I suppose we should wrap up for the night. One last swim, everyone!" -after most everyone went home- soul: thanks for having us over, man. Kid: (hand on Soul's shoulder) "You are always welcome here." soul:... *small smile* Black Star: (slaps Kid on the back) "Well, we're heading out. Night, dude!" Kid: (surprised) "Y-Yeah. Good night, Black Star, Soul, Tsubaki." soul: see ya. stocking: i should head back too. *she kisses kid softly* Patty: "Later, Soul! Good to see you, Tsubaki!" tsubaki: *waves* Kid: "Oh...Um, well, good night, then." -that night- Kid: "Clean up took longer than expected..." liz: you ok? Kid: (nods) "Yes...Just thinking..." liz: hmm? Kid: "...I had hoped Stocking would spend the night...and I have been thinking about..about..." liz: about...? Kid: "...About taking the relationship to a new level." liz: how so? Kid: "...Having Stocking move in?" liz: do we have enough room? Kid: "We have a rather large mansion. How much would Stocking bring in upon moving?" liz: *shrugs* Kid: "...We are getting larger. Kirika, Yumi, a new sibling..." liz: yeah... Kid: "...I guess we should get some sleep. You going to be okay?" liz: yeah. im good. Kid: (smiles) "Good night." -the next morning- Kid: *yawns* liz: morning kid. Kid: (nods) "Good morning. How was your sleep?" liz: pretty good. -at school- Kid: (reading more history books) stocking: *also reading* Kid: (writes notes..."Arcadia...") -at lunch- Kid: (dining on a slice of pizza) "My parents' wedding is just a week away...It's hard to believe they put it together so quickly." stocking: yeah.... need a plus 1~? Kid: (smiles) "Yes." (smirks) "Have someone in mind?" stocking: there's this really cute girl i know, a certain, sweet loving, girl~? *eye wraggle* Kid: (leans closer) "Someone who is compassionate, caring, and has a sweet tooth?" stocking: oh yes~ Kid: (almost to her lips) "If I asked her to accompany me...would she agree?" stocking: i think so~ Kid: (leans his mouth to her ear) "Will you be my Plus 1, Stocking?" stocking: do you even need an answer~? *she smooches his nose* Kid: (smiles, blushes) "Then I will see you there..." -after school- Kid: "I am still seeking a gift for Father and Mother for their wedding...They cannot exactly honeymoon outside of Death City..." homura: perhaps let them have their honey moon in the virtual reality chamber? Kid: (nods) "That would work...But Yumi likely has thought of that...What do you get for the father who has everything?" homura: i dont think i can quite answer that, per say. but i suppose just being there for him. Kid: (nods...then realizes something) "I got it! Thank you, Homura!" -and so- Kid: (thumbing through a box...) "I found it!" liz: found what? Kid: (smiles, holding some paper in his hand) "Something that I should have given Yumi after I discovered..." (blushes) "Well, after I discovered she and Father were an item." liz: oh? Kid: (shows her a photograph, with a younger Yumi taking a much younger Kid to school) liz: how old even are you in this pic? older than 6 i can assume... Kid: (nods) "After Mother passed away, Death Scythes would alternate taking me to school, activities, trips...places where Father could not go..." (pulls out another photograph, of Yumi taking 10-year-old Kid on a trip to Australia) "Yumi and Marie took me to Sidney once..." liz: wow. Kid: (nods) "I think it is time to remind Yumi that she has been my mother far longer than I have acknowledged." liz:............ Q~Q Kid: (concerned) "Liz?" liz: *hugs+cries* THATS SO BEAUTIFUL KID!! Kid: (blushing) "Th-Thanks?" (pats her back) -soon.- Yumi: "Marie!" marie: yes? Yumi: "MY HAIR!" marie: what about it? Yumi: "Is it boring? Is it too much? I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH IT! Should I shave it off?!" marie: yumi, just breath iiiiin. Yumi: "...I just don't know what to do...Everything feels...imperfect. Not bad, just not good enough." marie: pre-wedding jitters? Yumi: (nods) "We have everything so perfectly organized: all RSVPs returned, room taken care of, caterer confirmed, music confirmed, and I--" (then her eyes widen) "Oh!" marie: you ok? Yumi: (shoves Marie's hand to her stomach) marie: !! Yumi: "This little one..." marie: i think i felt them kick! Yumi: (giggling) "Yes, they did!" marie: *squeeeee* Yumi: *squee!* "I was so busy I forgot about...about..." (cries tears of happiness) "I just want everything to be perfect, when they already are..." marie: yep. its not about the big cake or the dress, its celebrating two hearts coming together as one. Yumi: (smirks, as she wipes away tears) "Been practicing your toast?" marie: you bet! Yumi: (hugs her) "Thank you." -and so- Kid: "Father?" lord death: yes kiddo? Kid: "How are you feeling? The wedding is only a few days away." lord death: excited, and a little scared too. Kid: (nods) "I can imagine. Have you memorized your vows?" lord death: all up here in the ol' noggin~ Kid: (blinks) "...Maybe you should have them written down, too..." lord death: oho i sure do have them written down. Kid: (frowns) "Are they more than or less than five words?" lord death: why do you ask? Kid: "Well...Remember when you gave that toast at the most recent DWMA anniversary? All you said was, 'Thanks for comin'! Now shake your fannies!'" lord death: >///>; Kid: "I know you like to be loose and short in your prepared remarks. And I know you love Mother deeply--which is why I know you will say the right thing. I just think you have to remember that these vows are to Yumi and no one else..." lord death: of course. Kid: (smiles) "Good." (picks up a book on the table--and grimaces) "They make child-rearing books for shinigami?!" lord death: erm... Kid: (flips to page 108) o_o " 'Be careful giving your child jigsaw puzzles. They will obsess about the pieces not all being square'?!" lord death: why dont we just put that back for now. Kid: "WHO WROTE THIS?!" (flips to the back) "...No..." --Meanwhile-- Excalibur: "Fool! I just got my first check from my publisher!" fairy: *excalibur face* why? --Back with Kid and Lord Death-- Kid: (sobbing into his father's cloak) "Why do they let him keep writing books?!" lord death: *pats his back* there there, son. Kid: (stops crying, collects himself) "I...am happy you are reading more books to take care of my new sibling." lord death: *he smiles* Kid: "...I have found your wedding gift...although it is more for Yumi." -some time passes- Kid: (adjusting his suit) "Liz? Patty? You ready to depart?" liz: yeah. Patty: "Ready!" --Kid stares in surprise at them...-- Kid: "You look...really good in those dresses." liz: thanks kid. Patty: "Hee hee. You don't look so bad yourself, handsome! You guys ready to rock this wedding?!" -and so- Black Star: "Yo yo! Usher here! Get to your seats, everyone! Hey, Hiro! Sit your ass down!" lord death: Yumi, you've helped me to feel whole again when i felt so empty. I promise to be there for you in your darkest moments, and to cherish you always. tsubaki: *hushed voice* black*star, they're saying their vows! Meme and Anya: (grab Black Star, cover his mouth) Yumi: (serious, but her eyes are wet. Her voice is even...) "Death, I never thought I would find a family. You have given me one, and I am so happy to be with you. I will be your wife, your soulmate, and your friend, until the very end." (holds his hand) Kid: (holds Stocking's hand) stocking: *sniff* justin: lord death, do you take yumi azusa, in sickness and health, to be your wife? lord death: i do. Giriko: (to Kirika) "Why the fuck is that priest handling this wedding? What the fuck? justin: and do you, yumi azusa, take lord death to be your husband? Yumi: (smiles) "I do." justin: then with the power vested within me, i now pronounce you husband and wife. you may now kiss the bride. lord death: *he kisses her lovingly* Yumi: (returns the kiss...as she lets her hand slide along his hip just slightly) Kid: (crying a bit) -at the reception- Patty: (chomping on a wedding cupcake) "Oh my God, this is so good!" stocking: mmmm~! Kid: (leaves his gift in an envelope on the gift table) Black Star: (crying) "Such a beautiful wedding..." (blows his nose) stocking: hey kid! lets dance! Kid: "Oh!" (smiles) "Yes..." Meme: (pats Mio) "Care to dance?" mio: i-i guess... Meme: (smiles, as she leads her to the dance floor) Kid: (dancing with Stocking) "Thank you..." stocking: seems you lessons have paid off~ Kid: (smiles) "I'm glad...for multiple reasons.” stocking: hehe~ Kid: (continues dancing, letting his hand rest on her hip) Meme: "Just let me lead, Mio..." (puts her hand on her side) mio: .//////. Yumi: (smiling) "Kid looks happy..." lord death: indeed he does. *he tango-dips yumi* shall we dance, sweetie~? Yumi: (blushing) "Yeees...J-Just be careful with our baby..." lord death: of course, love. Yumi: (smiles, as they dance) soul: this is a pretty cool shindig. Black Star: (blows his nose again) "Yeah...The music could be a bit better, though." tsubaki: want to check out the karaoke room? Black Star: "Hell yeah! Soul?" soul: sounds good. *when they get there* is that mr albarn and...some other dude? Giriko: (singing...badly) "Tommy's got his six-string in hock!" Spirit: (singing...better) "Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk!" kirika: *filming this* this shit's going right onto youtube. Giriko and Spirit: (arms around each other) "Woah, we're halfway there! Woah, livin' on a prayer!" kirika: *laughing her butt off* --The song ends-- Giriko: "Thank you, Cleveland!" (smashes his glass against the floor) "Mazel tov!" kirika: how much did you even have? gopher: a lot i think. Giriko: "I just--The bar of...The kishin bar...I mean, the cash bar, the prices were s-so affordable and..." (giggles) "Cheap booze, dudes!" Spirit: (sips on his beer) "Hmm...So tasty." kim: mr albarn i think you had a little much. Spirit: "Hmm?" (looks at his glass...) "I think you're right..." (hands it to Kim) "Here." kim: *sighs* at least he didnt bring 'cathrine' along... Spirit: *sniff* "I miss Cathrine...But she couldn't come because of some 'prior engagement.' What could be bigger than being here?" kim: hmmmm... Giriko: (hands Gopher $20) "Get me some more beers!" gopher: b-but i dont have any ID card! [about a week ago clerk: and how old are you gopher:.......thats actually a good question.] Giriko: (picks him up by his collar) "Get me beer, or you're six feet under!" gopher: eek!! Giriko: "Kirika! Show him how to get booze underage!" kirika: do you want some of the wine spritzers? Giriko: "But that's stuff's for babies!" (looks at Gopher) "...Okay. Start with that." -later- Jacqueline: "...What the hell?" gopher: why does your fake ID say you're 23? kirika: it's about motherfuckin' stratagy, alright? kim: ???? Jacqueline: (whispers to Kim) "Are they...trying to buy alcohol?" kim: oh god. Jacqueline: "...Let's watch. I want to see what happens." kim: oh boy. kirika: go go go! gopher: Q^Q --Meanwhile-- Giriko: (tapping his foot) "Freaking...Just wanna have s-some booze..." soul: i think you have a problem dude. Giriko: "?!" soul: you seem to drink a lot. why? Giriko: "...Pain. Lots of pain." soul:....... Giriko: "..." (sobs a little) soul:.....?? Giriko: "Arachne!" (wraps his arms around Soul) soul: ?!?! Giriko: "I miss her!" (starts shaking Soul) "Who could do such a thing, man?!" soul: christ get a hold of yourself man! -SLAP- Giriko: o_O "...Get me coffee. Black. Now. Or I will slice your head off." soul: alright! kirika: ok we got the booze. gopher: im gonna go to jail and people are gonna do stuff to my butt! Giriko: "...I can have both..." (pulls Kirika and Gopher down next to him) "Drink up, buddies! We celebrate Gopher's last day before he gets sent to prison!" gopher: *bawling* Giriko: "Stop crying and drink! Today, you both are men now!" kirika: i'm a girl. Giriko: "Then you are a woman-man!" gopher: Q~Q noah beat me up a lot, but he didnt do anything in my butt! does it hurt? i hear it hurts. kirika: you're not going to jail, idiot. Giriko: "Hey, hey--don't say that! If we're lucky, tonight, we are going to be breaking every law! Public urination, assault, battery, jaywalking!" gopher: i'm gonna die Q~Q Giriko: "Ha ha, yeah..." soul: shit... Giriko: (finishes his drinks) "Okay...That's it for tonight. Scythe Boy! Give me that coffee!" soul: here ya go. blair: hello~ Giriko: (takes the coffee) "Thank you!" (sips it) "Um...Ah! Good coffee..." Giriko: "...Cat girl?" blair: you two arent getting in too much trouble, are you? Giriko: (sheepishly hides his empty glass) "No?" blair: *looks at him, then looks at spirit* Spirit: (sobering up) "Blair! You look great!" blair: thanks hun~ soul: is nagisa here? blair: yeah, she's in the children's area helping out. Spirit: "Ah, Nagisa was such a cute flower girl..." blair: she was, wasnt she? Spirit: (sad smile) "Yeah..." -elsewhere- cathrine?: lets see.... ohhh, well then.... hmhm.... *taking notes and pictures* --One item found includes an illustration of the Book of Enoch-- cathrine?: oh? well what do we have here~? --The illustration includes certain warnings and known incantations-- cathrine?: *she reads them* hmmm.... --The incantations include numerous warnings, with a very angry Death logo-- cathrine?: *rolls eyes and continues* --One incantation is for something called 'the Witch Killer'-- cathrine?: ohhh~? --The warning: "We have been seeking a check on Witches for centuries. But this technique is far too dangerous: it would bring such an imbalance to magic in this world that it would tear it asunder. DO NOT USE."-- cathrine?:.... hmmmm.... *sees a file labeled 'witch students'* --And the most obvious student included in that file...-- cathrine?: well well well, little kimmy.... what of your fellow hex sisters? *she looks at the names of other students* --Some students are known publicly; some are known only to the Academy; some are strongly suspected-- cathrine?: 'Charlotte Bellton, Ayase Itou, Lola Ares....' -file; nagisa momoe; possible witch lineage?- -there is a file with witch statuses- [Arachne Gorgon; deceased, Medusa Gorgon; escaped, Shaula Gorgon: unknown. Kerona Frog; passive. Eruka Frog; reformed. Tabasa Butterfly; passive. Taruho Firefly; passive.] --Some statuses list whether alive or dead, whether realized or not, and ranks as to their power levels— -Kinuta Teal; unknown- cathrine?: ........... -update! Kinuta Teal: deceased.- [Sephy Bubulina; passive. Camille Leon; deceased, Angela Leon; passive. Sally Mander; passive. Mizune family: reformed.] --Are there other names that Cathrine recognizes?— [Kimial Teal; unknown] cathrine?: not very clever with names, are you kimmy~? -footsteps- cathrine?: !!! *she hides* Sid: "..." ("I swore I could sense someone in here...") cathrine?: ........... *silent, keeping her wavelength down* Sid: (checks the file cabinet...and picks up a hair. He removes a plastic bag and deposits the hair...He crawls along the floor towards one of the desks, checking for other clues) cathrine?: ................. *silently sneaks away* Sid: (fails to notice...but he does find something in the floor: a sheet of paper that came off the table...) "Kimial Teal..." cathrine?: *huff huff*..... better leave then.... Sid: (dashes out of the room and into the hallway to find...) -nothing there- -outside in the bushes, 'cathrine' slips out of her catsuit and into a party dress, hiding her notes, pictures, and catsuit into her purse- Sid: "Hmm..." (looks again at the papers) "Lord Death is going to be on his honeymoon...I will bring this to Stein." cathrine: *she makes her way to the reception room* hmm. nice party. Spirit: "Cathrine! You came!" cathrine: hi sweetie~ sorry i'm late. doctor's appointment, you know how those are, hehe~ Spirit: (blinks) "A doctor's appointment? So late in the day?" blair: *stare* cathrine: oh! you must be blair. spirit's told me quite a bit about you. it's so great to meet you! blair: ..... nice to meet you too! *forced smile* Spirit: (smiles) "So, Cathrine, now that you are here (and I'm sobered up), care to dance?" cathrine: of course~ blair: *squints* Spirit: (leads her to the dance floor) Jacqueline: "..." blair: *glaaaare* kim: jesus fuck... kirika: so thats this 'cathrine' alb's has been rattling on about? Jacqueline: "Yes...'Cathrine' has been with Death Scythe for quite some time..." soul: ...eh.... gopher: she's decent, but kirika's way cuter~ kirika: *facepalms* Giriko: "...I'd do her." kim: *disgusted face* kirika: tmi. Black Star: "Dude, Giriko? You'd sleep with anything that moves. Or not." Giriko: "Hey! I only slept with that mannequin once!" kim: ...... but knowing her, she'd probably suck you off. Giriko: (smiles) "Really?!" Black Star: "..." (facepalm) kim: trust me, i can tell that she's a slut. blair: *glaring at cathrine* Jacqueline: "...Maybe we should get closer, to listen to what they are saying..." (points to Ox) "Maybe you need a dance partner?" kim *rolls eyes* -at another table- eruka: f-fru-free? w-why are these buttons so-so small? i ca-i cant even.... f-free giv-gimme your hand... Free: (as she wraps his fingers around his hand) "Um...Eruka? What buttons? You okay?" eruka: m-my-muh-my pphhhhhhhhhhhhhhhone. i-i-i wan-i wanna call-i wanna call my moms and l-lettem know i g-got to school ok! Free: "...Oh, shit. Hey! Who drugged Eruka?!" mizune: well she was freaking out, and i gave her some muscle relaxers... Free: (looks at the medicines) "Um...Vicodin is one addictive muscle relaxer and--Wait! I thought adderall was for ADHD!" eruka: freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee i j-ju-i just wanna t-tell you that.... i-i looooooooooooooooooooooove yooooooooooooooooooooooou lol Free: "...Is there a doctor in the house?!" Stein: (grins madly) Free: "...Is there a sane doctor in the house?!" Stein: (pouts, drunk) Free: (looks into Eruka's eyes) "Aw, man, they're dilating..." eruka: and his name is JOHN CENA! DADA-DA-DAAAAAAAAAAAA! DA-DADA-DAAAAAA!!!!!! -elsewhere- tamaki: ....... Arthur: "...I look awful, don't I?" tamaki: you look fine, jeez. Arthur: "Are you sure?" (his nose didn't get broken, but he still has a cut along it) Arthur: "...Because that is a nice dress you have on." tamaki: yeah... and thanks. 7///7 Arthur: "...Care to dance?" tamaki: eh? Arthur: "With me? Dance? On the floor? ... It's fine if you don't." tamaki: *rolls eyes* alright fine. Arthur: (smiles) "Thanks...I'm not very good, so, um, if you want to lead..." tamaki: better strap on in then~ iris:..... shinra: say iris... you wanna dance too? iris: *blush* eh? w-well.....i-i guess i'd be ok.... but im not really good. Arthur: o\\\\o shinra: well neither am i so... Anya: (watching Arthur and Tamaki...frowns) clay:..... you ok? Anya: "Fine. Just...fine..." clay: ah... well.. would you like to dance? i-if it helps? you dont have to... Anya: (studies Clay, shrugs) "Sure." clay: ok then! *looks at akane and mouts 'wish me luck man!'* Akane: (rolls his eyes) "Tsugumi, how are you enjoying the reception?" tsugumi: *she nods* *sniff* its so sweet! Akane: (surprised, then smiles) "You're such a romantic." tsugumi: *bluuush* s-so? Akane: "..." (holds out a hand) "May I have this dance?" tsugumi: *BLUUUUUUUUUUUUSH* o-o-ok... Akane: (smiles, takes her hand, leads her to the dance floor) maki: *watching* if she gets scratched im comin after you! Akane: "?! R-Right! Of course!" (frowns and sweats as he leads Tsugumi to the dance floor) maki: *sigh* isnt this just lovely, commander? Takehisa: (stoic face) "Yes, I am overwhelmed with emotions." (beat) "Sorry. I lost myself there for a second." Akitaru: (blowing into a hankie) maki: *sweatdrop*...... *takes hinawa's hand* come on mr grumpy face, shake your groove thing! Takehisa: (lifted out of chair) "Hey!" (dragged to dance floor. "So embarrassing...") honda: *slightly drunk* yeah, i remember my wedding reception... at least the part where someone fell off a chandelier and broke their hip. Akitaru: (sweats) "Huh. Imagine that." ("...My hip...") leonardo: unfortunate that hibana wasnt able to make it. Akitaru: (clears throat) "Yeah, really bad." 5th guard: yeah, she's in shanghai, seems there's an event going on. Akitaru: "Yes." (sipping on his drink "Now just hope that our 'friend' has also arrived in Shanghai...") cathrine: hehe~ Spirit: (smiling) "What's so funny?" cathrine: oh nothing~ Spirit: (smirks) "Do I have to coax it out of you...?" kim: uuuugh! Jacqueline: (holds a hand over her mouth) "I feel it coming up..." kim: *she goes outside to a payphone* now what was the number? ah... right... *she dials it in to kami.* Kami: *yawns* "Hello?" kim: hey missus A, i have a problem. long story short, mr albarn is dating some skank and i have a good feeling this skank is actually my mom, what do i do? Kami: "...One moment..." (Kim can hear the phone set down, then hears a loud explosion) kim: um.... is everything ok over there? Kami: "Yes, sorry. My therapist told me I should let out my aggression by punching a pillow...Unfortunately, I just created another hole in the floor." kim: uhhhhh...... Kami: "In any case, have you reported your suspicion to Lord Death?" kim: well, i did report to stein, but getting to lord death is gonna be a lil hard. he got married today, did you hear? Kami: "...And no one invited me?" kim: i think they did? did you check your mail recently? Kami: "I'm kidding. I had to decline due to...concerns. And a mission. And not wanting to be in the same room as that...Spirit." kim: ahhh... kim: (thinking: well, she was at maka's funeral.....shit was she pissed.....) Kami: "In any case, if I left this to you and Stein, nothing will be accomplished. I'm coming back to Death City, and I will be incognito to befriend Cathrine, lower her guard, and then that's when we strike. You'll have to keep Spirit away from her while I befriend her, or else he will blow this...like he blows everything." (beat) "Let me rephrase that..." kim: sure.... should i text you a pic? Kami: "Yes, please." kim: i'll call you back on my cellphone. Kami: "Good. And thank you for notifying me. I appreciate that." kim: call you back. *she hangs up and re-enters, waiting for a moment to take a pic* Spirit: (hugging Cathrine on the dance floor) kim: *cringes* this is gonna be a long night. -later- liz: still surprised that madoka caught the bouquet. Patty: (holding an ice pack to her eye) "I'm not..." kyouko: *walking back with snacks* Kid: (shoes off, rubbing his feet) stocking: you ok, hun? Kid: (smiles) "You gave me a workout on that floor...'Feet of an angel,' and the stamina of...I don't know what." stocking: hehe~ Kid: (hugs her) "Thank you for being here, for my parents." liz: seems they left for the honeymoon already... at least we get to enjoy the rest of the party. Patty: (smirking behind ice packet) "Yeah, I'm sure they'll enjoy that honeymoon, too." Kid: -_- eruka: Q~Q Free: "How you holding up, Eruka?" eruka: i feel like shiiiit.... but at least my head's back in order.... Free: (puts back of his hand to her forehead) "Hope so...You still feel hot." mizune: i am so sorry about that. eruka: i'm fine. -another mizune is getting snacks- mizune 1: hmm? medi? what are you doing outside the kid's area? mizune medi: it got way to stuffy for me... mizune 1: are mini and puchi still there? mizune medi: last i saw, yeah. -elsewhere- kim: *sends the pic* Kami: *gets the pic--and stares with wide eyes* Kami: (text) holy crap shes hot kim: .................................................. [text from kim cell: R U SRS RN?!] Kami: i'm not even mad at spirit--i'd be enamored too kim: FFFFFFFFF [text from kim cell: well, i blame her charm- nvmd] Kami: kidding--mostly. i'll be in death city the day after tomorrow. you get spirit away from her, i'll infiltrate [text from kim cell: k. b careful out there. >w0] Kami: (already at the airport, getting there tomorrow but lying to Kim) okay. CU Airport: "Flight 42 to Death City, now boarding." Kami: (gets on plane) kim: alright. Kami: "Death City...here I come." (she has already put on a black wig and blue contact lens, with a fake ID) -elsewhere- kirika: seems most the people went home already... Giriko: (asleep under a table) justin: ..... *gives him a pillow* Giriko: (smiles, purses his lips as if he is kissing someone in his sleep) justin: ^^; Giriko: "Yes, Arachne..." gopher: ??? *whispers* didnt she die? kirika: i think...like 60 years ago. gopher: isnt he 40? Giriko: "Come back to me, baby..." kirika: waaay older than that. Giriko: "I miss you..." (grabs Gopher in his sleep, hugging him) gopher: !!!!! *silently screaming and trying to get away* kirika: *snickering* Patty: (glares at Kirika) "That's not the right reaction, and you know it!" (pulls out phone--and snaps pics) "That's the right reaction!" justin: ^^; this feels so familiar to me... as if.... n-nevermind. i'm probably imagining things Giriko: (puts a hand over Gopher's chest) "Man, Arachne...What happened?" gopher: Q^Q kirika: *puts two big squishy balls there* gopher: QAQ Giriko: (smiles) "Ah, that's better..." (kisses Gopher's cheek) gopher: Q~Q Patty: (holding back laughter) Giriko: "Let's get you out of that dress..." (tugging at Gopher's shirt...) gopher: nuuuuuuuuu!!!!! Giriko: "Ah!" (wakes up, sees Gopher) "AAAAH!" (realizes what happened) "AAAAAAAAAHHH! ... I need to stop drinking." eibon: *RUSHES IN AND UTTERLY MAGICALLY WRECKS GIRIKO* Giriko: (twisted up like a pretzel) "...Ouch." eibon: my child, you arent hurt, are you? gopher: Q~Q *clutching eibon* Black Star: *yawn* "Let's get home, Tsubaki, and walk back Soul..." justin:..... *lifts giriko* come on now, lets get you to the hospital. kirika: later. gopher: *glares at giriko* Giriko: "I'm sorry, okay! Jeez!" eibon: ....... Kid: (holding Stocking's hand) stocking: hehe~ -that night- Yumi: (blushing) lord death: here we aaaare~ Yumi: (looks around, smiles) "It is beautiful...Amazing what you can do with this room." lord death: only the best for you, my dearest~ Yumi: (wraps her arms around him) "My husband..." lord death: *he kisses her softly* Yumi: (pulls back his tuxedo jacket) -elsewhere- Kid: "..." stocking: you ok? Kid: (smiles) "Yes...Just thinking about...about..." stocking: ?? Kid: "...Sigh...Would I be a good husband?" stocking: i think you would~ Kid: (holds her, kisses her lips) stocking: i love you kid. Kid: "I love you, too...Whatever happens, I will love you." -in another location- Stein: (studies the evidence handed to him earlier that evening by Sid) "Jeez...This is just sloppy." valentine: what do you make of it? Stein: (holds up the bag with the hair in it) "It'll take a long time to figure out who this belongs to...but given the unusual color, I have a good idea." (holds up the paper) "That this person was looking into a 'Kimial' confirms all the more who this is." (slams down the sheet of paper...) "Where is Spirit Albarn?" valentine: i'll send a call. -briiiing- Spirit: (grunting) "Damn it..." (picks up the phone) "What?" valentine: hi, valentine speaking. where are you at? Spirit: "Home. What did you want?" valentine: is cathrine there with you? Spirit: "...Um, no?" valentine: do you know where she is? Spirit: "I can't say I do..." ("I invited her back and...Grr...") valentine: well, one of her magazine subscriptions came to us by mistake and i was hoping to return it to her. Spirit: "Oh..." ("Ho ho ho...Maybe that is an excuse for me to see her home...and her bedroom...Heh heh heh...") "Hey, buddy! Why don't I return it to her for you?" valentine: do you know where she lives? Spirit: "...No, but I have a date with her tomorrow! I'll return it to her then!" valentine: alright then, where at? Spirit: "Le crâne enflammé, that new French restaurant?" valentine: Le crâne enflammé? sounds fancy. Spirit: "Damn right! That's me--fancy!" Stein: (overhearing, trying not to gag) valentine: well, you take care then. *hangs up*.... shit do we have any magazines? Stein: (shows a fashion magazine) "It's a free issue sent to all addresses. Have the fabrication department make it look like it was addressed to 'Cathrine' but sent to your address by mistake. And add the usual to the magazine so we can find her...and hear her." valentine: right..... shit what is her address? Stein: "That's the point: we don't know, and it was delivered here by mistake. They just mis-listed her address as the DWMA." (shrug) "It happens often enough. When new people pop up in the city's register, mass mailers send things to the Academy, thinking those people must work here." valentine: ahh..

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