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Hiro's face turned a light shade of red when Namine took his hand and he looked down at his feet, his free hand raising to scratch the back of his head. "Y-yeah, we did... didn't we?" He didn't let go of her hand just yet. In fact, he gave it a gentle squeeze, holding it in return. It made him feel all... warm inside, a feeling that happened every time he was with her. A feeling so new still, but really... nice. And it only happened with Namine. That wasn't to say he didn't feel happy when he was around their other friends, of course he did, but it was just different with her. "Somehow... I knew we would. My promise to you, it... it kept me going and I wasn't going to give up until we saw each other again." And they did. Both in vessels, bodies, of their very own. Finally. "Are you happy, Namine?"

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I am obsessed with this game, Days Gone. It's consumed so much of my attention and time lately. I remember trying to play it years ago and for some reason I couldn't get into it, but I started it up again a few days ago and wow, I am LOVING it. I can't remember the last time I was so into a game. I have the urge to write as Deacon and some other characters and just in a post-apocalyptic verse, in general.

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InuYasha smirked when the former leader suddenly changed his mind about the rematch. “Heh. Scared to fight me now, that it? Cause ya know I can kill ya with one swing of my Tessaiga.” Still the ever so arrogant half demon. But if he was being honest, he didn't mind postponing the rematch for a little while. At least until he found out who was behind Bankotsu's resurrection. And why. "You've been alive for a month and you don't even know how? Tch." He folded his arms across his chest. "I haven't picked up on the scent of any of your comrades like I did yours. Hopin' that I don't cause that'll mean they're alive, too." And he really didn't want that. They weren't easy to get rid of and he'd almost lost his friends in the process. Last thing they all needed was to deal with those bastards again. He growled at the thought. "What do you plan on doin' with this new life o' yours?" You'd think he was making casual conversation and in a way he was, but it was more to learn his motives. If he planned on slaughtering innocent people again.

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"You're tellin' me you have no idea how you're alive? Like I'm gonna believe that! Knowin' you, Banktosu, you're up to no good!" The half demon growled, claws at the ready to strike. He wasn't going to make the first move. No, he wasn't stupid. He'd wait for Bankotsu to attack first because right now, he just wanted some damn answers. It wasn't Naraku this time because that bastard was dead once and for all. But then again... seemed coming back from the dead was a common thing around here. Wait... if Bankotsu was back, then... did that mean the others...? Shit. InuYasha growled to himself, keeping his golden eyes trained on the former leader.

"Rematch, huh? I've already killed you once and I can easily do it again." Some time had passed since their last fight and InuYasha had only grown stronger since. But he did wonder about Bankotsu's strength, as well... how long had he been alive and who was behind this? "Tell me somethin', how long ago were you resurrected?"

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"You're tellin' me you have no idea how you're alive? Like I'm gonna believe that! Knowin' you, Banktosu, you're up to no good!" The half demon growled, claws at the ready to strike. He wasn't going to make the first move. No, he wasn't stupid. He'd wait for Bankotsu to attack first because right now, he just wanted some damn answers. It wasn't Naraku this time because that bastard was dead once and for all. But then again... seemed coming back from the dead was a common thing around here. Wait... if Bankotsu was back, then... did that mean the others...? Shit. InuYasha growled to himself, keeping his golden eyes trained on the former leader.

"Rematch, huh? I've already killed you once and I can easily do it again." Some time had passed since their last fight and InuYasha had only grown stronger since. But he did wonder about Bankotsu's strength, as well... how long had he been alive and who was behind this? "Tell me somethin', how long ago were you resurrected?"

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"I'm surprised he doesn't have that many with other women. Always askin' to bear his children and all." Lecherous monk. "Then again, not many of them cared for him. Most of 'em were put off by his lecherous behavior." It baffled Inuyasha how the monk could so easily ask any and every woman he met to bear his child, even while he had affections for Sango. It didn't make sense to him and it was really annoying. He hated seeing Sango so upset because of it. But at least he was loyal now. He barely even looked at another woman now that he and Sango were married and with children. Good thing, too, or else InuYasha would beat the hell out of him. Once Kagome climbed on his back and informed him of where, he took off in a run.

With his speed, it didn't take him long to get to the meeting spot, but of course Miroku was nowhere to be found. Yet. "He was definitely here," he said as he sniffed the air, easily picking up his scent. "Not sure where the hell he went. Doubt he went to hunt whatever demon he's after this time. No way in hell he'd do it on his own." Not when he had InuYasha to do all the heavy lifting. Or rather, the heavy fighting. Oh well, they'd just have to wait a little while. And in the meantime, there was a question InuYasha wanted to ask Kagome. A question he's had for a while, one that popped back into his head when they talked about children. "Hey, uh, Kagome..." InuYasha started, sounding a little nervous. "Have you... thought about havin' kids? I-Is it something' you've, uh, been thinkin' about at all?"

The sound of Kagome's voice made Inuyasha's eyes finally open, immediately turning his head to look over and down at her. Her scent was all over the area, quite literally right under his nose, and that was the only reason he didn't know it was her who approached. Besides, he'd been half asleep anyway and didn't pay attention to the sound of her footsteps, he just knew someone had approached. He didn't hesitate in coming off of the branch, hoping to calm her annoyance with his quick response as he landed gracefully in front of her.

"Things to do? Like what exactly?" He questioned as he raised his arms behind his head, but then her next comment gave it away and he chuckled. "That monk never takes a rest, does he? Why'd the heck they have so many kids?" A rhetorical question, really, because it was Miroku. That was answer enough. Sometimes he felt bad for Sango, but... she seemed happy, at least. Stretching his arms up, InuYasha let out a groan before kneeling next to Kagome, waiting for her to climb on. "Where to first?"

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The sound of Kagome's voice made Inuyasha's eyes finally open, immediately turning his head to look over and down at her. Her scent was all over the area, quite literally right under his nose, and that was the only reason he didn't know it was her who approached. Besides, he'd been half asleep anyway and didn't pay attention to the sound of her footsteps, he just knew someone had approached. He didn't hesitate in coming off of the branch, hoping to calm her annoyance with his quick response as he landed gracefully in front of her.

"Things to do? Like what exactly?" He questioned as he raised his arms behind his head, but then her next comment gave it away and he chuckled. "That monk never takes a rest, does he? Why'd the heck they have so many kids?" A rhetorical question, really, because it was Miroku. That was answer enough. Sometimes he felt bad for Sango, but... she seemed happy, at least. Stretching his arms up, InuYasha let out a groan before kneeling next to Kagome, waiting for her to climb on. "Where to first?"

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"Yeah? Ya need somethin'?" The half demon questioned without so much as opening his eyes from were he lay atop the tree branch. He just knew someone was there thanks to the twitching of his ears, alerting him of someone approaching, but he didn't bother looking down to see who it was.

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His being cheerful was certainly contagious and Garnet found herself smiling now. He didn't seem bad! "Hi Ton. It's nice to meet you." The girl smiled, giving a polite curtsy. "I'm Garnet! Um, Princess Garnet til Alexandros!" It wasn't her bragging, it was how she'd been taught to introduce herself.

She looked at the wall again and nodded, though the smile faded a little. "Yeah, but I'm not supposed to touch them..." She probably couldn't even hold one up, anyway. They looked big and heavy. She turned back to the boy. "What about you? Do you like them? Or do you already have some?"

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"I'm Ton!" he introduced without hesitation. "I'm here with my mama. Uh- though I think she's still in the library."

The boy looked up at the blades on the wall, then - expression curious. "You interested in those?

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The smile faded from the Princess's lips when even her pleas failed to change the General's mind. Her gaze fell to the floor, shoulders falling in defeat as she nodded in understanding. "Okay..." But she was right. Her mother wouldn't be happy if that were to happen and the last thing she wanted to do was upset or disappoint her mother. Nor her father, but that was harder to do with him.

She loved to study and she loved learning new things, she really did, but she just wanted to do more. She wanted to see more. More beyond the books within the library and Alexandria itself. She wanted to be more. She wanted to be like General Beatrix. Beautiful, smart, powerful and good at everything. It's why she spent so much time around her, because she admired her so very much. Because she... well, she looked up to her. Like a big sister. And she wanted to be just like her and learn everything she could! But it didn't seem as though that would be happening anytime soon,

She'd been about to turn away and head back to her room to study when she knelt in front of her, their faces leveled now. That excitement, that light, returned to her eyes when she mentioned sensing an aura within her that told her she'd be a powerful mage one day and even promised to let her wield her weapon! Not just any weapon, but hers! "Really!?" She bounced, the disappointment and sadness nowhere to be found now. "Your sword? You never let anyone touch it!" How lucky would she be to wield the Save the Queen? With a giggle, Garnet bounced on her feet again, nodding. "Yes! I promise I will work and study hard! And I'll be the best mage ever!" She looked at her hand then, watching the warm glow, her eyes shining even more. "Can we start now?"

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╼ ༺ :||          Fortunately even Grand Dragons failed rivaling Beatrix's stubborn smile. Try as she might, the little princess needn't learn of the horrors and dangers which accompanied combative practices. Not when Beatrix and all her ladies would be there lending their skills as the impenetrable wall between the world and Garnet.

"One thing at a time. You already have your studies, and learning white magic is taxing. Your mother wouldn't like it if you slacked even a little." Lowering onto a knee that she might speak face to face, Beatrix continued, "But tell you what. I can sense an aura within you that tells me you'll be able to cast great magic one day. Dedicate yourself honing that magic, and I'll consider teaching how you may swing Save the Queen."

Palm up, there emanated a radiating white glow shone forth illuminating the two.

"Is that acceptable?"

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"...Who are you?"

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"Yeah? Ya need somethin'?" The half demon questioned without so much as opening his eyes from were he lay atop the tree branch. He just knew someone was there thanks to the twitching of his ears, alerting him of someone approaching, but he didn't bother looking down to see who it was.

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"I will happily train you to utilize white magic efficiently. However, so long as I remain General, there shall never be a reason you would need pick up a blade," Beatrix assured. That was a comfort to put the princess at ease, right. And the white arts were a great alternative and far less dangerous for royalty.

The Princess's eyes filled with excitement hearing Beatrix say she'd teach her all about the art of white magic. Though, she couldn't hide the disappointment when she refused to teach her how to wield a sword. Well, she didn't outright refuse, but that's how her words came off to the young princess. "But shouldn't I still learn? Just incase there is a time where no one is around to protect me?" Though given how heavily guarded this castle was, and how heavily guarded she was, especially when leaving the castle, there was a very small chance of that happening. But maybe she could convince Beatrix by making her worry about the possibility. Or... she could plead a little. That worked on Dr. Tot quite often. Something about very expressive, innocent eyes and the gentlest of smiles that could make even the fiercest of Grand Dragons falter. "Pleeeeaaase, Beatrix? I promise I'll be very careful. And I'll study hard!" A promise she'd keep. Because, truly, she wanted to be just like Beatrix.

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"I guess you could say that," she laughed. "I'm just eager to get home, really." Mostly because Inuyasha was waiting for her. They planned on heading back into the Feudal Era tonight to meet with Miroku, Sango and Shippo for their twins' birthday tomorrow and Kagome had been out buying snacks and some little trinkets. It wouldn't be the first time she forgot to zip her bag, losing stuff in the process. But at least this kind stranger stopped her and returned her belongings. Atemu Sennen. "Nice to meet you, Atem." She smiled, about to introduce herself in return, but he guessed right before she even had to. "Ah, yeah. I am." She chuckled. "My name is Kagome Higurashi. My Grandpa is the one who runs it, really. But we all help take care of it. Been that way for hundreds of generations, if you can believe it." It was a hugely important part of her life. Because of how it changed her life. For the better. Though, that wasn't exactly a story she could share with him... or anyone outside of her family, really.

But helping him find a charm? She could definitely do that. "I bet my Grandpa could help you find something in his shop. He has all sorts of charms and trinkets for stuff like that. I can take you there." She offered with a warm smile, waiting for him to follow before she started walking. "Just a warning, though... my Grandpa likes to talk. If you ask a simple question about one of the charms, he'll go into some exaggerated story about it," she chuckled. A friendly warning, but sometimes, she did enjoy his stories, even if they were highly exaggerated. He was wise, experienced and knowledgeable and loved to share all of that with others. She lead him up the stairs and towards the shrine and off to the side where the office/shop was.

Huh! He could actually say he was taller than someone other than Yugi for once. Usually he had to look up at everyone, but his partner, even the girls. This time though he noted he could look her in the eye by just slightly tilting his head downward. He wasn't taller by much, but it was still enough to surprise him, though he kept his smile on his lips as he gave the wallet back to its owner.

"In a hurry?" he guessed, figuring it had to be something like that for her to forget to zip her bag. No harm done though, at least she was doing so now and he chuckled as she thanked him. "You're welcome, as for my name, its Atemu Sennen. Good to meet you. I assume you're one of the Higurashi's who run this shrine? Maybe you could help me? I'm looking for a charm to give to my partner. Something to help relieve anxiety and stress?"

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Rewatching YuGiOh and replaying FFIX is really taking me back to my school days. Nothing ever beat Saturday morning cartoons (also the classic adult swim lineup) and the classic PS1 video games!

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"Excuse me, miss. Is this yours?" he asked, holding out a wallet that had fallen on the floor. It seemed to have fallen from her pocket when he noticed it.

"Huh?" Kagome stopped in her tracks when she heard the voice behind her, turning to face whoever it was that called out to her. That's when she, indeed, saw her wallet in his hand. "Oh, yes it is! Thanks! Guess I must've dropped it," she laughed in embarrassment as she rubbed the back of her head before reaching out to grab it. "Bet I left my bag open again, huh?" She looked over her shoulder and sighed in confirmation. "Yup. Figured. I'm really bad about that." She slipped the wallet into the opening, closed it and then turned back to the stranger. "Not everyone would've returned it, so I really appreciate it, Mr...?"

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It was always so cute how shy InuYasha became anytime Kagome showed him affection, but she understood why. He wasn't used to such things and honestly? Neither was Kagome. But it felt so easy with InuYasha after all their time together and it felt right. After all, they were together now so it was only right to be affectionate with one another, wasn't it? They didn't have to hide it or hold back. Their feelings were known, to each other, and to everyone else. She... loved InuYasha and she wanted to make the most of their time together now that they had a lot of it. Especially now that she could come home again.

The kiss to her forehead took her by surprise, but it was a certainly welcome one and it had her blushing in return. She smiled and leaned into him, just wanting to be close to him for the few seconds he kissed her forehead, but the sound of Sota sighing in frustration snapped Kagome from her comfortable daze and she turned to look at her little brother. "You haven't gotten them separated yet, Sota?"

"It's harder than it looks! And there's so many." He whined and Kagome sighed, hands on her hips.

"Oh, hand them here, will you?" She kneeled next to her little brother and began helping him separate all the different colored lights. Some several minutes later, they were all finished and so she stood up. "There! Ready to hang them up, then, InuYasha?"

"I'm pretty sure they've always been here..." She blinked, but shrugged it off as she pulled out the box that had plenty of extension cords, as well as powerstrips. "Anyway, let's get these out there and finish up, hm? Then we'll head in and I'll make us some ramen and hot cocoa!" Two of InuYasha's favorite and he deserved it after all of the hard work he was doing. They needed help with Christmas lights and decorations and he didn't hesitate. Neither did Sota, but only because he wanted to hang out with Inuyasha. She headed back outside where Sota was separating all the lights by color while Buyo tried to play with them.

"Thanks for helping out, InuYasha. It really means a lot to Mom. And to me." She gave him a warm smile and even leaned in to kiss his cheek. "Not only that, but I... I'm really excited about spending Christmas with you." Their first Christmas together. How exciting was that!?

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"I'm pretty sure they've always been here..." She blinked, but shrugged it off as she pulled out the box that had plenty of extension cords, as well as powerstrips. "Anyway, let's get these out there and finish up, hm? Then we'll head in and I'll make us some ramen and hot cocoa!" Two of InuYasha's favorite and he deserved it after all of the hard work he was doing. They needed help with Christmas lights and decorations and he didn't hesitate. Neither did Sota, but only because he wanted to hang out with Inuyasha. She headed back outside where Sota was separating all the lights by color while Buyo tried to play with them.

"Thanks for helping out, InuYasha. It really means a lot to Mom. And to me." She gave him a warm smile and even leaned in to kiss his cheek. "Not only that, but I... I'm really excited about spending Christmas with you." Their first Christmas together. How exciting was that!?

Another giggle fell from her lips at his cluelessness. "Nothing, nevermind!" She waved it off, then made her way over to him and grabbed his hand. "Just come with me, okay?" She tugged on his hand and headed back into the house and into the garage which also served as their storage room. She looked around for a moment, tapping her chin. "Now where were they again... ah-ha!" After moving a couple of boxes, she pulled out another container and removed the top. "Here you go, InuYasha!"