guardianwitch

[guardianwitch]

It had been quite some time since Kazumi had been able to actually visit Asunaro and most assuredly far too long since she had paid the Misaki household a visit to see her precious sisters. It was a venture that she knew she would have to make a visit and see everyone. She would give herself a bit off an assuring nod to do as she stepped off onto the train platform and collected herself and began to head off toward her original home. She could not help but feel bombarded by curiosities on how Umika and Kaoru were faring and how Satomi was as last time she recalled her once more beginning to have some slippage in her self-control.

The mere thought would cause her tiny frame to tense up as she neared the crossing intersection that would lead her toward the Saints' home. Of course it'd be a bit yet before reaching the right neighborhood. While the station was within walking distance it still was a decent jaunt to get to and from either way. She would throw a few glances about while entering the shopping district and it looked like as if nothing had changed since moving away. Most of the old stores and shops seemed to be in tact and running as always. Sure there seemed to be a few new ones here and there but all the ones that really seemed to matter to her still remained open as always.

With that she would look up ahead about a block and instantly she would recognize one establishment in particular. With little to no thought Kazumi would race across the cross walk at the upcoming intersection and b-line for the door, only to find it locked. Almost breathless she would take a moment to recompose herself before lifting her head up and looking up and realizing the door was locked and the sign flipped to closed. "Well... that's weird... Tachibana-san almost never closes shop... hmm... maybe he went to go get something ....? Hm?" with that she would take note of a redheaded young man who was likely slightly older than she was and would approach him and waving her hand to get his attention as she spoke. "Excuse me! uhm! Pardon me but do you know where the shop's owner is...? I'm a friend of his see and I wanted to see him since it's been a while!"

Meeting Kazumi

Kyousuke had quite some time before he had to meet an old family friend so he was wandering around the city taking in the sights. “Lets see, I’ve got four hours till I have to meet Tachibana…What should I do?”

[guardianwitch]

"Alright peppermint it is Mami. If you say so though, I mean usually you do this and it turns out usually better than most of the nearby tea shops can muster.." Kazumi would allow her voice to trail off and in doing so vocalize some of the concern that she was having with Mami passing up on making tea. Usually she would sooner fight tooth and nail and even against injuries sustained from her very one sided scuffle from Ophelia. It just seemed so out of her character to do so that she could not dispel the nagging notion that something else was amiss and had something to do with it.

She would reach over and grab the peppermint teabags and set them into the pot to steep as the water boiled. She would reach an arm up and wipe her brow after heaving a bit of a sigh. While prepping tea was virtually a no brain issue, it was still one of those things she felt out of her element of doing. Kazumi would then turn around to face Mami from the kitchen and once more her word choice bothered her since it seemed like it was one thing on top of another. "Well you don't look like you're developing much of a cold Maa-chan.. you honestly look quite fine from over here..." she'd then throw her a bit of a cautious glance before retrieving the pot and would walk it over and set it on a pad specific for it as to not damage the glass table.  

"Yeah it's no problem Mami.. you know that...." once more she would suspect something being amiss but would dismiss it as she quickly went to retrieve two tea cups and saucers  for them both and would set them gently on the table and would kneel down and began serving them both. "Sure Maa-chan we can cuddle later ... but .. tell me... now.. I could be wrong ... but if you were suffering from a cold ... you tend to often times be bedridden ... is something else the matter...?"

That Sinking Feeling

[guardianwitch]

Kazumi would tentatively glance around the entryway of the livingroom in search of any sign of her precious girlfriend as it was oddly quiet even for this time of day and with that a touch disconcerting for the petite magi. Mercifully she would overhear the calm and lilting voice coming from not too far away on the couch. She would feel relief wash over her as she bounded over to her side with her usual energy and upbeat attitude. "Aha there you are! I was wondering where you were since it was so quiet in here. Usually you're up to something by this time..~" she would chuckle a little and scoot herself up next to Mami and sit next to her and very gently lean her head on her shoulder as she glanced upward at her. "Ohhh well that's never too good. I hope I didn't wake you up at all if you were sleeping! As for me ..."

She would touch the tip of her index finger to her lip and glance up in thought as she attempted to recall anything of remote significance to expand on from her voyage out to get food. "Mnn...."  She would let out a bit of a sigh before shaking her head in an impassive fashion. "I really can't think of anything really meaningful past going out and getting food restocked to make dinner later on. With school out I haven't really gotten to see any of our friends as of late so I don't have as many interesting stories to report.."

Kazumi would once more heave a bit of a sigh, but would immediately perk up at the mention of tea time and would immediately feel a smile encroaching little by little. Though she would furrow her brow some at the sudden volley of requests including to make the tea as well. Usually Mami would make the tea rain, sleet or sunshine. Her lips would tug slightly downward as she shifted about in her seat before giving a delayed nod. "W-well sure Maa-chan. If you're really that tired I don't mind ..." she would lean in and quickly peck her on the cheek before standing up and walking toward the kitchen with the heavy feeling that something was amiss weighing down on her chest as she began to prep the teapot and fill it with hot water.  "We still have plenty of that peppermint tea leftover from the holidays if that would work well enough!" 

That Sinking Feeling

It had been just like any other day as Kazumi had headed out to do errands earlier on during the day. With a bag of groceries in hand she would have a bit of a small sigh as she began traversing up her usual path. It had been an exhausting period trying to keep up with the usual hectic schedule that came from having Christmas and the new year encroaching over so quickly on the horizon. She would gaze upward at the sky and heave yet another sigh as she reflected on the year past and on how much things have changed. 

It was astounding to the petite girl that it had been well over a year now that the worst chapters of her life were behind her since finding Mami. Even with the hardships they’ve shared together it seemed like a drop in the bucket in comparison to the loneliness that she and her lover had undergone in the times where they had no one. Though she would not meditate too long on those times as she shook her head to try and dispel recalling the more darker points of her life and even the stressful point that had come where she nearly lost Mami that day she was invited into her flat was a bit too heavy to think about.

Thinking of the present and the future with her would ease her up some as the frosty nip of a cold chill would bring her back to reality and the realization that she was virtually home with only a few steps to escalate in the process. “Huh… I didn’t even notice that I had gotten so close to home.. I really shouldn’t space out so much  when I’m walking alone seeing as Mami’s warned me to be more aware of my surroundings when by myself… Eheh .. well not like she can tell.. or I have to tell her~ Otherwise I’d get scolded! Hmmmm I wonder if she’s still doing paperwork … well… only one way to find out!”  

She would happily chirp aloud as she reached into the pocket of her dress and and used it to unlock the door. She would quickly walk inside with a bit of a shiver before closing the door and warming herself up. She would scan around the living room for any signs of Mami before setting the bag down beside her and calling out to her. “Maa-chan… Maa-chan I’m home! Are you still here Mami…?”

[guardianwitch]

That Sinking Feeling

It had been just like any other day as Kazumi had headed out to do errands earlier on during the day. With a bag of groceries in hand she would have a bit of a small sigh as she began traversing up her usual path. It had been an exhausting period trying to keep up with the usual hectic schedule that came from having Christmas and the new year encroaching over so quickly on the horizon. She would gaze upward at the sky and heave yet another sigh as she reflected on the year past and on how much things have changed. 

It was astounding to the petite girl that it had been well over a year now that the worst chapters of her life were behind her since finding Mami. Even with the hardships they've shared together it seemed like a drop in the bucket in comparison to the loneliness that she and her lover had undergone in the times where they had no one. Though she would not meditate too long on those times as she shook her head to try and dispel recalling the more darker points of her life and even the stressful point that had come where she nearly lost Mami that day she was invited into her flat was a bit too heavy to think about.

Thinking of the present and the future with her would ease her up some as the frosty nip of a cold chill would bring her back to reality and the realization that she was virtually home with only a few steps to escalate in the process. "Huh... I didn't even notice that I had gotten so close to home.. I really shouldn't space out so much  when I'm walking alone seeing as Mami's warned me to be more aware of my surroundings when by myself... Eheh .. well not like she can tell.. or I have to tell her~ Otherwise I'd get scolded! Hmmmm I wonder if she's still doing paperwork ... well... only one way to find out!"  

She would happily chirp aloud as she reached into the pocket of her dress and and used it to unlock the door. She would quickly walk inside with a bit of a shiver before closing the door and warming herself up. She would scan around the living room for any signs of Mami before setting the bag down beside her and calling out to her. "Maa-chan... Maa-chan I'm home! Are you still here Mami...?"

[guardianwitch]

"What do you mean by you don't know my Mami Miki-san...? I know I have seen you at our home before..." Her voice would trail as her brow would furrow in confusion. This made no sense to her and while very much aware of the time divergences that were about she was more often than not unable to tell the differences between one from another. Especially when she's undergone so many different relations ranging on positive to extremely vitriolic.

She would absently nibble on the skin of her thumb as everything Sayaka was saying had been contradicting what Kazumi herself knew to be true. Her voice would hitch slightly as she further sounded unsure of her own assertions, but despite that would still would take a few cautious steps forward toward the blue haired girl. "H-how do you not remember that...? Don't you remember anything about when she ruled over everyone and what came of it...?" she'd momentarily flinch at Sayaka's voice growing increasingly more irritated and further getting more violent with actually threatening her. 

This would cause Kazumi to close the distance between the two to be nearly nose to nose, her own voice beginning to get more abrasive. "Just what has gotten into you Miki-san!? I know we got off on the wrong foot but there's no reason to threaten to hurt me! What in the hell is your problem anyways?! If you don't forgive me from back then you can just say so already instead of being so petty about it!"

-- Unpredictable Threats

[guardianwitch]

Being far removed from being being normal, even by magical girl standards had become so ingrained into Kazumi that she could not help but think herself lower than most despite her own acceptance of herself. Even after so long and feeling like she was the catalyst of many of the things that had gone wrong in Mami's life she would still find herself astounded how such a kindhearted girl could even stand her, let alone love her back in the way she had. Somehow Mami always managed to make her feel special, loved and most important of all; normal. She would unintentionally squirm and giggle as she felt her girlfriends' lips upon her neck. "Ehehe ... Maa-cha-hhan~ Stoooooop~ That tickles!"

It was a welcome sensation as it seemed the conversation would move back into being a bit more serious as Mami appeared to be in thought. Kazumi would shift her head slightly to the side to try and ascertain what Mami would say, even slumping over to the side to rest her head on her shoulder. Her eyes would flutter a couple of times and give a slight nod in agreement with her. She had a feeling Mami might not wholly support the idea, but she did not seem to be too adversely against it either. She would slightly exhale through her nostrils before picking her words and speaking. "I haven't and it is true I am kind of a magical girl and yet I'm not one at all... so it's something I've wondered about for a while now.. And I know you don't trust Kyubey at all... to be honest I don't know what I could expect if I even was allowed to form my own contract. But ... if I ever did.. I'm glad you wouldn't be angry with me.." 

She would tilt her head up just a little bit and lean in to press her lips up against her beloved's cheek  and wrap her arms around her waist. "It's just like Maa-chan to worry about me... but I don't think anything too terrible would happen if I did. I know no matter what I'll always be your Kazumi no matter what I become..." one of her arms would loosen around her and begin to gently pet her head. "You've seen every side of me there is to see... both good and bad and you still never have abandoned me... so wish or not ... I could never abandon my precious someone...After all.. you saved my life that day as well you know.."

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

[guardianwitch]

In all honesty Kazumi was taken aback by such a direct and serious question seeing as Mami tended to veer toward lighthearted conversations. Even if the spritely girl were to have an incubator before her she could still not answer truthfully if she qualified for a wish or not. As she peered into the honey colored eyes of her beloved she could tell this was something that had troubled her to some degree for one reason or another and would quietly fret the severity given how somber her entire disposition had become. 

Even with her admission for such a simple and largely ineffective wish out in the open and the air somewhat unreadable for herself, Kazumi would find herself gently nuzzling up against Mami's chest as she was snugly brought in close by her. Her eyes shifted upward to look at her and still it bothered her that there seemed to be something resembling something between a scowl and a disheartened frown. Though she would ease up from having her head patted and feel a warmth radiate from her cheeks as she was spoken to in such a lilting tone of voice. She could only chuckle in shyness as she was kissed atop her forehead after being lightly tapped upon the tip of her nose.

"I know Maa-chan just .... sometimes I look back and I'm reminded that I'm even less human than any other magical girl we know... but you help me realize every time that I'm wrong on that... Though is it bad my wish is so simple..." her mouth would open up to ask about being trouble for her, but would immediately shut upon being tightly embraced and being given such a smile that its warmth could only be matched by the sun its self.  "O--oh okay ... well ... I'll try to remember that since you're so sure that I'm not a burden of any kind to you. Thanks for reminding me Mami, I really do love you ya know?  Though ... I wonder ... if I could contract Mami do you think that I should..?"

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

[guardianwitch]

While completely anxious Kazumi could not help but find herself elated that at the very least she could tell from the tone of the texts was that Sayaka was both receptive and did not seem to be afraid. She would set her phone aside on the kitchen counter and begin readying the pots and pans and turning on both the oven and stove to both preheat depending. With that she would begin bundling the silverware together and setting those to the side one set on each end of the dining table. She would find herself happily humming to herself and less obsessed with the response she would get than she was preciously as she certainly held a jaunty skip to her step as she maneuvered between the kitchen and dining room table.

Of course her attention to preparation would  be broken by her phone once more going off to herald a new message. With a bit of a swerve in a spin she would grab the phone and carefully read it over. Unfortunately no specific requests given, but that was okay since she knew more than plenty of dishes thanks large and due part to her learnings from her original life as Michiru and her Grandmother teaching her how to cook. The first thing to jump to her mind was an Italian dish that seemed to at least be a hit with her sisters back when she lived in Asunaro with the others.

First things would have to come first as she knew she could not keep such a timed matter up in the air. Quickly she would begin to type away her corresponding message to Sayaka after a brief pause for thought given her inquiry.  A certain 'aha' would be had and vocalized as she immediately had an idea of what her guest could bring over.

>> No worries there! I think I have a great idea of what to fix! Just if you could bring by some fresh bread if you could? I think a side of garlic bread is just the thing to go with what I have in mind! Take all the time you need to get ready, this is going to take a little bit of preparation on my part anyways! I'll see you soon Sayaka!

With that out of the way she would reach over to the side and tie her apron on and slide her phone into one of its pockets and scanned about for what she would need to pull out for her dish. She'd muse for a moment to make sure everything she needed was there and thankfully it was since she had been wanting to make this for some time now.

"Aha! There you are. Lets see ... fresh eggplants ... onion ...tomatos ...garlic ...mozzarella ...Ahh!  I think that's all that's needed from here...." With items retrieved she would inch the door shut with a bit of aid from her hip as her hands were full and soon would grab the other assorted spices and tools needed to make lunch.

Catching Up To Do ~Reprise~

[guardianwitch]

Kazumi could not help but be taken aback by Sayaka's abrupt behavior and recoil. She could only furrow her brow slightly and look a bit more than just confused by it. She could not help but ponder somewhere in the back of her mind if she had possibly terrified the girl worse than she had anticipated as she briefly reflected on the time where she went full out half witch on her so long ago. A frown would begin to tug at the corners of her lips as she folded her arms across her chest and let out a heavy sigh.

"Maa-chan ...? You should know Maa-chan ... Mami? She's your friend after all right? Remember me now ..? I'm her girlfriend! Sure we met under less than favorable circumstances but I don't see why you're acting like we've never met.. I didn't scare you that badly that time in Kyouko's castle did I....?"her voice held a slight quiver behind it as she attempted to remain undaunted from the obvious agitation in Sayaka's voice. Still she would try to put her literal best foot forward and try to convince her otherwise. "Sayaka you can tell me if so... it won't hurt my feelings if I did.. I'm really sorry if I did.."

-- Unpredictable Threats

[guardianwitch]

Immediately after the message was sent Kazumi would begin pacing around the couch anxiously as she awaited a response. A wave of anxiety would wash over her as she would frequently click the home button of her smart phone. She could feel her chest tighten with each passing step as she  continued to look at the phone.  She could only feel mild worry raise up into full on stress before resolving to just place the phone in her pocket and plopping herself down on the couch and began to monologue to herself. "I don't know why I'm even worrying ... it's not like she would be so afraid of me that a little message would cause her to run right? .. Plus .. I mean... even if she doesn't like me.. it's not like she'd be able to leap through the phone or something...!"

Even with that self-mediated and one sided conversation she could nnot help but remember just how scared Sayaka was of her all that time ago. It was enough for her to sink further into the couch as she reflected on how she's never really had much luck in the way of getting to know the blunette magi. They always either wanted to kill her or were afraid of her after seeing what she was and it would cause her to sigh slightly. "I just really wish that things could go right this time ..." And almost as if on cue her phone would pulsate and chime simultaneously as a new message was received, prompting her to immediately whip her phone out and read over the message

"Huh...? She seems really calm about it.... Maybe she was just having an off day that one time... Maybe I really don't scare her! This is great! I'll be sure to whip up something nice for us to eat!" With that thought out she would immediately begin to immediately and haphazardly respond with frightful speed to accentuate her excitement as a few typos here and there were made. 

>That sounds grat Sayaka-san!  Ill get things prepaird for your arrival! Oh I'm sure I dno't need to give you direction to Ma-chn's home, so instad i s theer antyhing youd like me tofix? 

And just like that with no proof reading she would excitedly hit the send button and scuttle on off to the kitchen to begin preparing her kitchen utensils in anticipation for any special requests made by her soon-to-be guest.

Catching Up To Do ~Reprise~

Months had gone by and much had changed as much as nothing had changed. Despite how much time had gone by the occasional thoughts about Kyouko and Sayaka would occasionally prod at Kazumi’s idle mind with and without Mami around. It would be once and a great while  given how both encounters shared with each girl had been less than amiable or ideal. Though she knew eventually something needed to change and she knew who to start with, though it would be a bit awkward given how much time had elapsed but on the brighter side of things at least time heals most wounds right?

At least that’s what the pixie-like girl would tell herself as she would pick up her cell phone and thumb through her rather small contacts list. It would mostly consist of the Pleiades Saints, Mami and Yuuri save for one in particular as the name ‘Miki Sayaka’ would come into view.  She would pause and look at the screen idly as she reflected upon the last time they crossed paths she had looked less than well and severely disturbed before absconding far away enough for Kazumi to be unable to outwardly locate. She knew staring at the information would yield nothing and thus she would tap ‘message’ and begin typing away in hopes at least this link was salvageable

>Hey Sayaka, it’s me Kazumi. It sure has been a while huh? How have you been? I know this is sudden, but I was wondering if you’d like to possibly come over and catch up maybe?

It was so awkwardly phrased but it was the best she could muster given prior circumstances and how long it had been. With a deep sigh and shutting her eyes firmly shut she would hit the send button and wait for come what may.

[guardianwitch]

"But.. I know your face anywhere Miki-san! You're the only Sayaka I know after all." She would meekly protest as she was still taken aback by how coolly Sayaka had been toward her. It was a most disconcerting thing, but not to be deterred she would take a step forward and reach out to softly grab her by the hand and look back at her deep in her eyes in hopes that she would recognize her and had forgiven her for their previous encounter.

She would quirk her head to the side ever so slightly to convey her confusion. She knew well enough that something was not lining up in how she was speaking to her, but still she could not differentiate the differences in alternate and divergent timelines. "Well we've met more times than just once! Plus you used to visit Maa-chan all the time before Sakura and I had our fight ..." her would press her lips together unsure what to really say here past that either Sayaka had simply not recognized her or was choosing to ignore their prior meetings and opt to keep her at an arms length. "Are you alright ...? Did I really upset you that much that one time..? I mean I know after that one time when you were serving Kyouko I looked really scary, but really if it weren't for Maa-chan being involved I would never go that far!" 

-- Unpredictable Threats

[guardianwitch]

This girl that had appeared before herself out of the blue seemed to have some passing resemblance toward being a magical girl, but just about everything about her seemed to scream that she was much more than that. Everything from the majestic like appearance down to the flowing celestial gown she wore insisted upon it. She could only stare on in astonishment as the pink haired girl had addressed her in such a calmly manner. Kazumi would open her mouth to speak, but her voice would falter and no sound would come out. After a few successive sharp shakes of her head she would finally find her voice once more and speak in a rather hurried tone. "Oh uhm hello My name's Kazumi and its really nice to meet you ...!! Uhm W-where did you come from and what's your name? I don't think I've seen you around her or at school...!"

pink-haired-archer, rosaangelum, homukami, moonlit-hunter-redux, menagerieofmuses, and guardianwitch have all started following you

"Hello. If I can help you in any way, I’d be very glad to. Don’t be afraid to speak up."

[guardianwitch]

Catching Up To Do ~Reprise~

Months had gone by and much had changed as much as nothing had changed. Despite how much time had gone by the occasional thoughts about Kyouko and Sayaka would occasionally prod at Kazumi's idle mind with and without Mami around. It would be once and a great while  given how both encounters shared with each girl had been less than amiable or ideal. Though she knew eventually something needed to change and she knew who to start with, though it would be a bit awkward given how much time had elapsed but on the brighter side of things at least time heals most wounds right?

At least that's what the pixie-like girl would tell herself as she would pick up her cell phone and thumb through her rather small contacts list. It would mostly consist of the Pleiades Saints, Mami and Yuuri save for one in particular as the name 'Miki Sayaka' would come into view.  She would pause and look at the screen idly as she reflected upon the last time they crossed paths she had looked less than well and severely disturbed before absconding far away enough for Kazumi to be unable to outwardly locate. She knew staring at the information would yield nothing and thus she would tap 'message' and begin typing away in hopes at least this link was salvageable

>Hey Sayaka, it's me Kazumi. It sure has been a while huh? How have you been? I know this is sudden, but I was wondering if you'd like to possibly come over and catch up maybe?

It was so awkwardly phrased but it was the best she could muster given prior circumstances and how long it had been. With a deep sigh and shutting her eyes firmly shut she would hit the send button and wait for come what may.

[guardianwitch]

It seemed as if it were any other day when she would get out of the house and have a break from her domestic chores that she happily complied with back home. Despite the traversing back and forth to school and her cram courses it felt like it had been forever that she'd been out for the sake of getting out and having some fresh air. Unsurprisingly this was a most refreshing and welcomed change to the repetitious daily grind she had grown accustomed to since being enrolled at Mitakihara and propelled ahead two years thanks by and large to Mami's influences.

Despite being the onset to winter, the air was most crisp and oddly comforting despite the fact that Kazumi tended to get colder easier even with the thick layer of warmth that her petticoat would provide her. She would still greatly enjoy the internal warmth that came from seeing the city at this time of year at her own leisure and the showing of Christmas lights in store windows and the overall atmosphere would remind her that she would soon need to think of a Christmas gift to get for her sisters and of course Mami as well. She would become so enraptured by the feeling of excitement and wonderment that filled her from the holiday season encroaching that she failed to notice a familiar blue haired girl at first. Naturally upon recognizing her she would happily wave at her and approach her with her natural vibrant energy

"E--eh? Miki-san...?" she would find herself surprised at how terse Sayaka's tone of voice was in comparison to how she normally would respond. "It's me ... Kazumi! I--I know it's been a long time and all, but you really don't remember me..? I know haven't kept in touch either but I just wanted to say hello since the last time we met things were strange between us both!"

-- Unpredictable Threats [@Kazumi]

Sayaka was never one to remember names very well. Sometimes even faces, if enough time passed. Which was why, outside once again and wandering about the city in her boredom, yet not wanting to stay inside since she felt restless, when she was approached again by an only very faintly familiar face, she wasn’t sure what to do or say.

She stopped, eyes glancing behind her as she spotted the other girl approaching her. This strange girl…they’d met when she claimed so persistently to know who she was. Clearly didn’t quite understand that she couldn’t possibly be the same Sayaka Miki that she knew. Still, Sayaka wasn’t all too…open or approaching to strangers, hence her unease about the new face. 

"You? Er…" She’d already forgotten her name. "Who are you again? What do you want this time, huh?" She asked gruffly, not quite in the mood for conversation. Things had been weighing on her mind lately, and she wasn’t too sociable outside of people she was already used to. Kazumi…wasn’t one of those people. She barely even remembered the girl.

[guardianwitch]

It was a little more than intimidating to actually sit down and converse with Homura face to face. She had some hints and some brief conversations with Mami over the time and course of living with her and having her come up more than just a handful of times that she was a rather matter-as-a-fact type of girl who never was one to mince words and speak rather bluntly, yet at the same time commanded a certain amount of attention and respect. She just never would have imagined that it would be this intensive to say the least. At least it did not seem like she would show any aggressive tendencies toward her while they sit in her shared home past the what she'll presume was an accidental confrontation with the front door. Still there was something rather chilling about the way she was looking at her fused Soul Gem.

Despite her outward and somewhat cautious cheer, it was a slight relief that at the very least Homura did not seem to feel threatened by the existence of such a gem. She would still visibly shudder if only because she would always feel a deal of great unease toward someone literally holding her life in their hands that wasn't her most treasured person. "A-aha yeah it kind of does" She would force out an awkward laugh at her noting the odd form her gem took This would pass shortly after the dark-haired magus would gently replace the gem atop the glass top table and thus prompt Kazumi to take it back and once more shift it back to its position as her earring and re-affix it into the rather small hole in her ear. Once more she felt a bit more at ease now that she was back in possession of her life force  and would settle back into a relaxed seiza position.  

This would do little for the awkward silence that befell them both for a few moments that felt more like an outstretched series of eternities as Kazumi was unsure if she was to speak first or wait given that she had no idea where to really take off after having her soul looked at with such an impassable reaction toward it as it was usually one extreme or another. Thankfully this silence would end as quickly as it began as her guest had begun speaking once more and again her word choice was rather blunt and straight to the point beyond any ability to refute. "Well yes that's true as well. It was also a far from perfect method as you seemed to already guessed. Though I've managed to live longer than the others, I've been alive now for almost two years now."

Her voice would become a bit strained and shaky given that no matter how often times she would rehash this, it never was an easy thing to wholly accept that there were twelve others that died before herself and worse yet that while not of her own volition, she was the key instrument of their demise. She would try to shake those thoughts out of her mind and once more reengage Homura brought some reassurance that at the very least she was not going to be harmed or persecuted for what she was. "W-well that's a relief at least.. n-not that I think you would outright attack me, but I can't be too sure with any one at first since at one point there was some .. Sayaka who was far less of sound mind that made it her personal mission to kill me because she felt my existing was too much of a threat... that and her gem was very very dark..."

She would clear her throat and once more suppress the more darker times she endured before finding her home and love that she had with Mami. "Well as you know already, I've lived nearly two years now...  I'm virtually a carbon clone of the late Kazusa Michiru... number thirteen in fact.  The only differences is that I have my own mind and individuality.. the only safe choice to insure my own survival was to withhold Michiru's memories from me.. but gradually I was let in on them once my sisters saw there was no point in holding back once my witch half emerged... As for Jubey ... Well he was our friend and would cleanse our gems. He was quite helpful unlike Kyubey... but as most things in my life, he did not last. As for my ablities.. I assume you mean what spells I know...?"

She would then stand up and give her bell shaped earring a bit of a flick which would cause it to give a small jingle that would resonate and in a flash of light she would step out in her magi attire complete with her cross shaped staff. "Well in this form I command my own final attack in 'Limiti Esterni' which often I used as a closer with my sisters as we used team attacks to take down witches. Given that their magic is infused with my essence as well I can use all six of their unique spells ... And given Michiru's admiration toward Maa-chan I can also use ribbons like her and .." she would then remove her witch hat and move it around in a swift motion and produced six onyx colored rifles that resembled the rifles Mami herself used. "I can do these as well!"

She would chirp happily almost proud of herself and how much she learned from her origin life before despelling the rifles as quickly as they came. "But ... as I've mentioned there's the other part. It's taken a long time to maintain control of this first form thus far. It might be a bit scary to see, but I promise I won't attack you wildly despite how it looks.." she would then close her eyes momentarily and would channel the corrupt aspect of her soul through her entire being and would immediately reopen her eyes, her pupils being replaced by the symbol of the Evil Nuts that were once a widespread problem in Asunaro. Her hands and feet would blacken and would be accompanied by a sickening symphony of bones cracking and muscle tearing and reforming.as her toes and fingers now resembled malevolent claws.

Even her teeth were reformed and sharpened as they became much more bestial in appearance. Even her voice had a warped tone to it as she spoke. "This form is my first witch appearance... I try to refrain from using it unless it's needed... and I often lose control of myself until the threat's eliminated. That's why I called this form 'The Beast.'"

Witch Formed body?

[guardianwitch]

Kazumi would furrow her brow upon taking in what Mami would have to say. Surely she could not argue the valid point that she would not lie about such things and always said what she meant provided she was not in one of her panicked states that she so seldom would slip into anymore. Despite the authoritative punctuation she would give up further resistance and would nestle herself on up against her beloved with only a slight tentative pause to look up into her eyes with a bit of a meek smile playing across her lips. "I can't really argue with that Maa-chan, you're usually very honest and always tell the truth when it comes to things like this."  

She would gently press her back up against Mami's chest after letting her have a moment to adjust herself to allow her girlfriend to get more comfortable. The shorter of the two magi would lean up and gently place a kiss along the jawline of her girlfriend lay her hands atop her lap before Mami resumed speaking. In between she'd heave a small sigh as her hands would fall to her sides and would crane her neck around at an angle so as she spoke their eyes would meet. "I know she's not Maa-chan and .. it really doesn't matter what she thinks either and..." before she could even proceed she was silenced by  an abrupt hushing by Mami holding her finger up.

The sudden change of topic coupled with the sudden snuggling would catch her off guard, but would happily entertain her question after a brief moment of shutting her eyes long enough to comprise a proper answer. "Well ... I really can't dispute that I technically never got a wish.. I'm not even sure if I do get one since I'm just a clone of her that's lived the longest, but ... if I could have a wish..? Mmnn ... as ineffective as it might be.. I'd wish to be a normal girl. That way I wouldn't cause you or my family any concerns given what I am part of y'know?"

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

[guardianwitch]

The shorter of the two girls would gingerly bite back on her lower lip as she felt a wave of culminating tension overtake her as she broached a topic that even now remained a prevalent worry to Kazumi. She would remain perfectly situated as she presently was, but a quick glance could show how intimidated she was to even ask such a question; one mostly born of fear that there could be resentment there. Her eyes would occasionally dart about as she fidgeted uncomfortably, her whole demeanor showing she had wanted to escape this moment that she had created herself. As Mami spoke her  gaze would once more fall upon her beloved, but not before nervously gulping down out of fear of what would be her answer.

"Y-Yes Mami....?" even her voice could not hide her mounting fears as she was immediately flooded with anxiety. She would allow herself to be re-positioned as Mami eased her off her shoulder and would freeze up momentarily upon being shown the scarring. Her eyes would flutter as she took in the sight of Mami's former injury. She would notice it looked like time had healed it quite nicely, but she would once more focus on Mami as she resumed speaking and would gradually ease up as slowly their fingers would intertwine. This would cause her to subconsciously scoot on inward and speak back in turn. "Y-you really mean that Mami? Even after all the trouble I've caused you? 

She would give a small sheepish giggle from having her cheek kissed and lean inward and return with one just along her exposed shoulder. "Well okay... if you're really sure Maa-chan. I'm sorry about worrying even after so long...I guess I just worry that there might be since things still aren't right between Sakura-san and I... Sometimes I really do wonder if it's even possible for her and I to ever be on at least speaking terms... y'know?"

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes