#At this point im just turning sayu into me.

[semothekat]

stop looking at the ground!!

[kiyomitakada]

it hit midnight so im allowed to take a break now. more <3

(also i realized my summary may have been misleading. there is lawlight in this too actually. significant amounts even)

“I am L.”

Light nearly falls off the stairs.

That… can’t be. Why would L ever come out and say he’s L? Is he insane? What the fuck is wrong with him?

He steadies his foot and remembers to keep walking. Act natural. Act natural. If he loses his cool and this guy really is L, the game is over. He is Soichiro Yagami’s son Light and he is normal.

Oh thank god, they’ve reached the ground. Light turns.

“If you’re L,” he says, operative word if, why does he look like that, “you have my full respect and admiration.”

“Thanks,” says Ryuga/maybe-L. “I told you who I was because I thought you might be able to help us with the Kira case.”

“I’d be honored to,” Light says, and goes to extend his hand politely —

No. No, he can’t shake L’s hand now. What if — what if this is the person he’s been looking for? What if everyone sees? But wait, he shakes hands with most people and L would know that from how much he seems to already know about Light’s family, if Light doesn’t shake his hand his suspicions will increase. But if this is him, and they are soulmates, which they won’t be, will he know Light is Kira? No, that’s stupid. Unless the soul mark itself gives him away—

“Yagami-kun?”

“Sorry,” Light says, “I spaced out. Let’s go.”

They move back to their seats in silence. Ryuga/L folds his knees to his chest and crosses his arms, staring straight ahead. Light doesn’t look at him.

“If this guy’s L, he’s really something else,” Ryuk comments.

Light’s mind is whirling frantically. If he really is L — no, even if he isn’t — he can’t do anything to him, because Ryuga is a famous actor’s name and if Light pictures the wrong face for even a single second he’s fucked, because not only will Sayu’s favorite actor die but L will also know he’s Kira because why else would Kira write Hideki Ryuga’s name, and —

L shifts slightly in his seat. Light glances at him out of the corner of his eye, fists still balled tightly in his lap.

L’s pressing his thumb into his mouth.

Light could so easily grab his hand right now.

No. No, he can’t.

-

Misa knows about the Kira thing, obviously. She isn’t in Kanto yet, where she heard there was some kind of epic battle between Kira and L, but you’d have to be living under an entire boulder if you didn’t know about Kira. It’s all the news is reporting on these days.

She returns to the alleyway the next day, in the brightness of noon, armed with a flashlight and her pepper spray. Her stalker’s body is already gone.

He’d clutched his chest right before he’d collapsed.

“Thanks, Kira,” Misa mutters. “You’re kinda late, though, don’t you think?”

Why couldn’t he have just let her die? It’s not fair. If only he’d been around a year ago. If only her parents’ killer had died before he could even break in. Misa wonders if Kira could make it hurt.

No, no point in dwelling in the past. Almost a year ago now! She’s over it! She’s a strong independent woman who lives alone!

“Hey, Misa-Misa, are you listening to me?” Someone snaps their fingers in front of her face. She looks up. Oh, it’s her manager. “We got you a shoot next month. April 25th.”

“I’m moving before then,” Misa says.

“You’re what?”

“To Tokyo. I didn’t tell you?”

“Wh—” The woman stutters. “No! You did not! Why are you moving?”

To enact a murder-suicide, but Nezuki doesn’t need to know that. “I felt like it.”

“What the fuck is wrong with you?!”

“Don’t shout at me,” Misa says, widening her eyes. “I’m sorry I forgot.”

“To tell me you’re leaving the city?!” Nezuki pinches the bridge of her nose. “Are you coming back?”

“Probably not,” Misa says cheerfully. “Line me up with a different manager, okay?”

-

@kiyomitakada so i can keep reblogging

proof of concept for the yagamane soulmate au (doesn't actually contain any yagamane yet) dont mind me

The only reason Sachiko isn’t running is because there are children swarming around her, laughing and giggling while she shoves her way through the hall. Where had the nurse’s office been on the map — she rounds a corner, tries to catch her bearings, then notices it: the sounds of someone crying.

Light.

Sachiko yanks the door open, heart pounding in her ribs. Light never cries — he used to as a toddler, of course, but after Sayu was born Sachiko can count on one hand the number of times he’s had a tantrum. Her baby is so mature. When the school had called and told her Light was having some sort of nervous breakdown, I think? she’d dropped everything without a second thought and taken a taxi here.

“There, there,” the nurse is saying, rubbing her son’s back. “It’s okay.”

“Don’t touch me,” Light hiccups, broken and high-pitched, and Sachiko would shout at the nurse to get away from him if not for the fact that Light’s little fingers have the nurse’s wrist in a vice grip as though afraid she'll go.

“Light,” Sachiko says, “I’m here, Light.” She drops her bag on the floor and drops to the floor, cradling his face in her hands; Light doesn’t resist. “What’s wrong, baby?”

“It doesn’t work,” Light sobs. His eyes are puffy with tears. From the nurse’s expression Sachiko surmises this has been going on for a while. “Mama — Mama, where’s Dad?”

Sachiko’s heart twists. “Your dad’s at work,” she says, brushing a soaked strand of hair out of Light’s face. The nurse, free of Light’s grasp, has moved a few paces away to give them space. Light collapses. His head flops on Sachiko’s shoulder; she has to shift her weight to hold him. “Honey, talk to me. What happened?”

“I t-tried everyone,” Light says, voice a little muffled in Sachiko’s sweater. “Even the o-older girls, and the boys, and — nothing happened.”

Well, that’s probably good, Sachiko manages to not say aloud. What business does Light have with the upper-grade kids? “Did you want something to happen?” she asks instead.

Light nods miserably. “Noriko-sensei s-says you’ll know when it does. You’ll see it.”

“When wh—?”

Sachiko stops. She thinks. Light’s hand has clamped around her wrist, like he did with the nurse’s, and for the first time she realizes. He’s covering her soulmate tattoo.

“Light,” she says slowly, “what did you do?”

She doesn’t mean for it to sound accusatory, but Light bursts into a new round of tears against her shoulder. Sachiko, shocked, wraps her arms around him, runs a hand through his hair. “It’s okay, Light,” she tries. “It’s okay!”

Light keeps sobbing.

Sachiko looks up at the nurse. “What class was he in just now?”

“Arts and crafts,” the nurse says. “They were making bracelets.”

The red camellias are printed in a woven pattern encircling Sachiko’s wrist. They are silent.

“It was my idea!” Light gasps out between hiccups.

Sachiko takes a moment before she speaks.

“Light, were you trying to find your soulmate?”

“I-it doesn’t make any sense,” Light says. His free hand is clenched in a fist. “You — you and Dad said — you’ll always meet —”

Sachiko swallows her horror. This is her fault. This is all her fault.

“Nurse,” she says, “could you please leave us alone?”

The nurse nods and withdraws through the door.

Sachiko sighs. She knew she’d have to give her kids the talk one day, but Light is only six, and she’d thought she had more time…

“Light,” she says, “soulmates aren’t real.”

-

The soulmate phenomenon is one of the greatest medical mysteries of all time. Not for a lack of literature: the abundance of evidence regarding soulmatehood stretches into Mesopotamian records. But it makes no sense. There are seven billion people alive. The chance of finding your soulmate, even without considering age and gender and all that, is almost nothing.

But it does happen. Misa knows, because her parents are soulmates.

To be honest, she’d had her doubts before. They screamed at each other, sometimes threw things, kept alternating being kicked out to cheap motels. But they always made up, in the end. Made up… passionately. Misa learned to put on music to drown it out.

“What does it mean?” she asked curiously one day, pointing at the bloodred ruby embedded in the hollow of her mom’s throat.

“It means he’s strangling me,” her mom said. “What do you want for breakfast?”

After her dad had gotten back from the motel she’d asked him instead.

“Well, Misa,” he said. “Your mother’s the worst bitch alive, and I’m the only one who can handle her right.” He touched his thumb to the ruby printed on his throat, fondness tugging at his smile. “We’re the same person. That’s what it means.”

Misa hadn’t really gotten it, back then. Why would two of the same people fight? If she could make another Misa she’d do it in a heartbeat. That way Other-Misa could do the chores for her.

…On second thought, maybe she did get it.

But anyway. Somewhere, subconsciously, she’d always doubted. Misa was very up-to-date on the latest celebrity scandals, and she knew how easy matching tattoos were to fake.

But now she is staring through the crack in the closet. There is blood pooling on the floor, a dull red compared to the bright, shining light glowing from her dad’s throat. She stares and stares and stares until it fades to the white color of a scar.

“Miss,” says the officer on the phone, “Miss! Stay calm, we’re almost there—”

“Don’t fucking bother,” Misa says, and hangs up.

Her mom had stumbled like she’d been stabbed when her ruby went white. Snapped at Misa to hide and call the police, then picked up a kitchen knife. Misa isn’t sure when the burglar whoever-it-was dragged her dad’s dead body to rest in her line of view, but she knows his throat had still been glowing until it wasn’t.

She’ll never doubt soulmates are real again.

-

Light is seventeen years old and the world is falling apart.

Soulmates, he scoffs to himself, whenever the topic comes up in discussion. Akasato is rambling about his girlfriend again and how they’re fated to be. Light isn’t jealous. Getting attached is the worst thing that could ever happen to someone.

“I swear, man, the way you talk about her I think your tattoo should’ve been a ball and chain,” Yamamoto says.

Akasato groans. “She’s not that bad! She sent me chocolates!”

“The same ones she gave that basketball guy?” Light laughs.

“Don’t remind me, I’ll kill him, I swear,” Akasato says. Grinning. Murder is so out of the realm of possibility it’s funny. “And anyway, she’s coming over for Christmas.”

“Oh, whoa,” Yamamoto says. “Happy for you.”

“Yeah, congrats,” Light adds.

His mom wasn’t lying, exactly. The chances of stumbling across your soulmate are effectively zero. There’s studies suggesting that it’s higher than random chance, that most found soulmates live in or around the same timezone as you, but he’s pretty sure they’re cherry-picking.

It’s much easier to fall in love with someone and make them your soulmate instead, his mom had explained to him softly, rubbing her wrist. Much easier to get a tattoo with them, rather than hoping it’ll show up on your skin at first touch. Maybe even more romantic. Your dad and I love each other, Light. Who cares if he’s not perfect? He’s good enough for me.

The last time a teacher called Light’s work good enough was in fifth grade. Light had sabotaged his swivel chair afterwards and he’d had to take a week off.

“Thanks, guys,” Akasato says. “Hey, Yamamoto, who’re you having over for Christmas?”

“Oh, you know, the usual.”

“Sending cards to girls again?” Light puts in.

Yamamoto snorts. “Not all of us are lucky enough to be like Aka-chan here—”

“You take that back—”

“—and find their soulmate in middle school,” Yamamoto finishes. “I’m going to keep trying.”

“You know you actually have to make contact with them for it to happen, right?” Light asks.

“Obviously!”

“Yagami’s right,” Akasato says, pleased he’s not the topic of conversation anymore. “Are you sure you’ve got enough game for that, Yamamoto? I think you’d faint if a girl held your hand.”

“I’ve had girlfriends!”

“Sure, sure,” Light says. They all laugh. It’s nice having friends. “Oh, here’s my stop.”

“See ya!”

Light enters the house. Gives his mother his test grades, lets her coo, then slips into his room and heads for the drawer.

There it is. Untouched.

Who needs soulmates, he thinks, when you can be the god of the new world?

-

Misa sits cross-legged on a repurposed picnic blanket spread awkwardly over the wet dirt. She sticks one rose each into the soil in front of her parents’ graves.

“Hey, mom, dad,” she starts. “I’m not gonna come back for a while.”

The graves are silent. They have been for almost a year now. One rose almost falls over; Misa hurriedly reaches to fix it.

“I’m going to move to Kanto,” she declares. “I’ll catch him no matter what I do. I know which jail he’s in already. The prosecutor told me.”

She sticks the rose back in with some violence. It droops. All the other ones she’s brought have wilted — obviously, because their stems were cut ages ago. She can’t plant seeds, though. That would require someone watering them.

“I’ll ask for a visit and get him to attack me,” she continues. “And then I’ll stab him, and I’ll scream, and I’ll tell everyone it was self-defense. What do you think, Mom?” She’d always been better at lying than Dad.

“Good idea? I knew it.” Misa hops up, brushing the dirt off the picnic blanket. “I’ll start getting ready soon. Next month, I think. Definitely.”

-

“Ah,” says the voice from the television screen. “I had to test this, just in case, but I-I never thought it would actually happen… Kira. It seems you can kill people without having to be there in person.”

Light freezes.

He was wrong, he realizes, for possibly the first time in his life. He was wrong. Someone’s out there.

“Try to kill me,” L’s saying, and Light can hear the smirk even through unknowable kilometers of distance. “What’s wrong? Go ahead! Can’t you do it?”

“You bastard,” Light hisses through his teeth, feeling so alive he could cry.

He shouts I am justice at the same time L does, grinning, half-manic, and doesn’t even realize he’s clutching his wrist.

-

“Please,” says the stalker in the shadows, “please, Misa-Misa, I just need to — I just need to touch —”

Misa backs away. This is a dead end alleyway. She should never have gone to the convenience store at night. Her and her empty refrigerator and her stupid hungry stomach. There’s a fire escape, maybe if she jumps—

“Can you even fucking hear me?” The stalker shouts.

Misa nods, automatic, and wonders if she should scream. No one’s around at this time of day. Who would even miss her?

“Just one touch,” the stalker says. “Come on!”

And then in a flash he’s running for her. Misa turns and sprints and leaps for the fire escape — and misses it. She collapses in a heap.

Her stalker has his hand on her cheek. She jerks away. Of all the fucking days she could have forgotten her pepper spray.

“It’s not you,” the stalker says, abruptly sounding like he’s about to cry. “How could it not be you?”

“Get away from me,” Misa says, stumbling to her feet.

“All the interviews I watched,” the stalker says. “I have all your magazines, Misa-Misa!”

“I haven’t been in that many issues,” says whoever is operating Misa’s vocal cords as she calculates her chances. She has to catch him by surprise, it’s the only opportunity she’s got, shove him and run—

Oh. He has a knife. Never mind that, then.

“At least we can die together,” the stalker says — or — tries to say. Misa watches in shock as his mouth clicks shut and he… turns away?

And then he clutches his chest, and he falls.

Misa stays there, sucks in a few more breaths of cold air, then runs.

-

@kiyomitakada (so i can reblog)

[callisto-cecilia]

A summary of my Raiden pulls

At 1 pity

No more guaranteed (got greedy and did a quick 10 pull on Scara's banner for Yanfei and lost guaranteed when i didnt fucking want him)

Get on call with friends

Have 64 wishes saved, have been working my ass off for weeks for it

Get 34 pulls in, have c2 Rosaria at this point and c1 Sayu

Make another 10 pull

IT TURNS GOLD

Friends and me in panic. I cant breathe

ITS RAIDEN!!!!!

Crying. Sobbing, even.

Have 20 pulls left

Jokingly say to friends "Haha what if I pulled for Ayato"

Get told to do it

Makes a 10 pull on Ayato's banner

oh my god its also gold

Assumes there's no fucking way I get him and am accepting my 50/50 loss already

Clicks to next pull. Its him

My hands are as shakey as they can get

Im on the verge of a heart attack

Now owns both Raiden AND Ayato when I had fully accepted just getting Raiden even though I kinda wanted Ayato as well

[ribbonbonny]

mm

i bought no st/ raight roa  ds and man I wish i could be more positive abt it

honestly most criticisms probably wouldn’t be an issue if it wasnt for the fact that its 40 euros

Im at Eve now, and after her I only have one boss left. The games super short. And for smth that short for that price I’d at least expect the rest to be polished but it just isn’t? the graphic quality is honestly kind of bad- assuming its cus the switch version is a port? is it? for their sake i hope its a port. but like the notes on cliffs overview board are half unreadable , and w style being the best it has going for itself the graphics being so ehhh really sucks

the gameplay itself is button mashing, which wouldn’t be the worst if i could figure out at least the special moves? Mays are easy but Zukes healing move i do not understand at all- sometimes its randomly healed me till full from near death, other times it didnt do anything- despite being fully charged whenever trying it.but maybe ts a glitch, who knows

which also sucks! theres so many glitches! not all of them are bad gameplay wise (except for one w says boss fight where in one spot of the arena of her final phase i kept getting stuck in)but theres still. too many for this short a game w that high a price?

the music is nice, ill give it that! and the characters are charming enough, but its not so spectalur to make up for its shortcomings

idk i was hoping to like this a lot more then im liking it.

[meisene]

— My Lovely Little Princess —

Ayato x Reader

Summary: Ayato carries you princess style because your feet are ‘tired’

A/N: I dont have much knowledge about tomboys, but i hope this fic satisfies you. Ty for requesting<33

Itto, the one and oni had challenged you again to another beetle fight, but it was quite obvious who will win. “Hah! I beat you again!” You boast loudly as you stand up proud, it was your 5th win streak already. “Itto, my man you should really give up at this point” You laugh patting his shoulder feeling pity for the oni, he didnt even have anything to bet on anymore.

“A man never backs down unless they win!” He scoffs “Well well, lets see if you win this next round” you snicker before sitting back down. “Alrigh—!” You’ve been interrupted by the sudden hand on your shoulder causing you to slightly jump, “Oh my bro! How ya’ doin?” Itto smiled at the figure behind you. “I’ve been well lately” Ayato replied “Don’t just creep up on me like that!” you looked up at him.

He chuckles “Is there anything you need, love?” you asked, “Thoma had asked me to come and get you for dinner” he replied. “Im sorry Itto, it looks like we’ll have to continue this tomorrow” you placed down your cards before standing up, “Heh, at least you’ll have time to get ready loosing” he scoffs. “We’ll see” You say waving goodbye at him as you walked beside Ayato.

“Did you have fun today” He asked “I was on a streak! Itto never really gives up” you chuckle thinking about how fun it was “That’s great to hear” He replies.

“What about you?” You say leaning forward to look at his face “Theres been a miscommunication between two merchants. It was quiet troublesome since one of the party didn’t want to cooperate” he sighed and continued his statement “But i did get to solve it quickly due to the shuumatsuban” —“Ohh, well thats great. I should really give sayu a visit more often i haven’t seen her in a while” you say thinking about the little tanuki girl.

“She’s been missing you as well” Ayato replied “It’s settled then, i’ll give her a visit tomorrow!” you smile at the thought of playing with her once again.

The walk afterwards was quite silent, so you decided to liven it up a little. “Ahh I feel so heavy~ My feet hurts~~” You let out an exaggerated sigh along with the horrible acting and trudging. Ayato shifted his eyes to you and sighed “It seems like my lovely little princess is unable to walk already” he suddenly swooped you off your feet and carrying you up princess-style “Is this better your highness?” he looks at your flustered face with his signature smug smile.

You wrap your arm behind his neck for better support, “Indeed” you reply feeling the butterflies in your stomach as you stare at his face. Your lips curved to either side of your face as you lightly kicked your legs enjoying the way you’re carried.

“Can you spin?” You ask so you shall receive, he spins himself as a bright smile appeared on your face. Though, that smile eventually turned into dizziness “Okay im so dizzy now. Oh dear archons” he stops spinning and chuckles at your sorry state. You lay your head against his chest and sighed, closing your eyes to stop the dizziness. Ayato continues to walk forth as you rest easy in his arms.

[sweetmisschesire]

Pt 3

Eve

Her fight is similar however there is way more fighting

Between the brothers

Between eve and west

Between eve and zuke

West’s bitterness and jealousy comes out

While zuke’s frustrations about how his brother treated him after college and everything else comes out

Z: her art has really changed

W: i think it looks great

Z: it does but it’s like it’s missing...her. It’s missing nadia

“My name is eve. And my district would disagree. They prfer this art. The other kind was taking to long to make.”

Z: do you even get to enjoy your art anymore

“That does not matter anymore.”

They manage to beat eve with her retreating into her realm

Zuke and west argue some more but manage to somewhat reconcile and zuke follows eve

They talk like they do in the game till one point

Z: she’s right i do owe you an apology and more than that. I wish i could make this up to you but you dont need me, you complete yourself.

“I hate this art, but it’s all i can make anymore.”

Z: you shouldn’t let your fans control you, remember they dont complete you, only you can complete yourself.

Zuke goes to leave when eve speaks

“She’s not a bad person, she’s actually very kind. But she can never be herself.”

Z:... why not

“She’s scared, it’s all she was ever taught. We’re all scared.”

Interlude

during the walk back the brothers talk some more and discuss things more civily

While it doesn’t completely fix things, this talk and the revolution have defintely repaired thier relationship by a lot

Tatiana

Again like the canon fight but dialogue changes

“You dont have what it takes to power the city youre music will never be enough, especialy not on its own”

W: we’ll see about that, lets show this woman what rock and rap can do

“You still just dont understand.”

The fight continues up to the point where it gets revealed that shes Kul Fyra

W:...who?

Z: ugh west.

W: what?!

Z: shes a rock star, one of the best. Or she was.

“No i am not Kul Fyra, i will never be her again. She was weak, unable to be what her fans wanted of her. But now i can provide so much more than she could.”

Z: at what cost though

They fight as they talk some more

Z: seriously the nsr artists, they cant take anymore i dont think you can either

“ YOU dont THINK? What would you know? They have powered Vinyl City for years. Practiced their arts and skills for years. Were granted powers for their dedication! They provide the people their needs!”

W: what about thier needs? The needs of your artists?

They manage to beat Tatiana and see that they haven’t even reached half capacity for power

“See you cannot do it.”

Z: neither can you. Any of you.

“How dare you.”

Z: you all are going to kill yourself! Yinu and the sayu team dont get to be kids, djss lost part of his dream, neon j never stops working and knows nothing beyond it!

“They are strong minded and capable how would you-“

Z: eve- hell part of thats my fault cause im a coward but she doesn’t get to enjoy her art or put herself into it. She just keeps shelling it out without any heart and its affecting her badly!

Z: and i don’t even know even where to start with maysibelle. She’s afraid of her own emotions and is even more scared to show her face! Thats not okay!

“That is enough!”

Z: no you listen-

Kliff(k): she’s right zuke, that is enough.

The conversation between kliff and tatiana is the same mostly save for the fact that kliff doesnt beleive in the negative effects of idol worship, nor does he understand that what he feels is obsession not devotion

Z: what the heck is wrong with you kliff? Didn’t you listen to me when i was talking about what it’s done to the nsr artists?!

K: hah there’s no such thing, just weak artists who can’t handel the devotion thier fans show them

W: that isn’t devotion it’s obsession

So kliff argues with them and when he can’t bring them to his way of thinking he gets angry but it’s zuke who makes him snap

Z: hey everyone out there in vinyl city i know you can hear me. Look at your artists, look how exhausted they are. They do everything you want and you still demand more. They’re human.

Z: They have to be able to rest and gave time to themselves. They should be able to make mistakes and express themselves. They shouldn’t have to lock way their emotions. Just show them some respect. They don’t need worship, they need to be seen as human.

Kliff snaps and calls them traitors before turning to tatiana and speeing outbhis lines about hus devotion and then brings the satelites down

The brothers help and return the districts to the nsr artists as theyre taking the boys decline joining nsr

Z: i- don’t think we’ve earned that right yet. Maybe one day. Will you all be slright.

Tatiana: perhaps one day. We can only hope the people of Vinyl City listened to you. And in time perhaps things will change for the better.

And this is where the main part of the game ends, there’s still recovery needed to be done on the nsr artists part after all of this after all

Please feel free to ask question i would love to answer them

[no-worshiped-roads]

Alright next part of mutant au

Zuke has finally arrived to eve’s district and boy does the conversation go south fast

Eve is just... so angry

She makes it clear she thinks zuke abandoned her and zuke has no idea what shes talking about

Most of this fight is dodging and talking/arguing

Thing is zuke and eve had been running away ftom horrible humans that kept them prisoner, at one point they wind up seperated

While running zuke fell down a cliff and the humans presumed him dead, he survived obviously but eve was recaptured while he was out

Some mutants from vinyl city found him and brought him back to be healed

By the time he woke again 3 days had passed and he had no idea where he was

He also found the humans were long gone with nadia from his rescuers

It took another week to heal and he’s got back problems from it

At some point, about 2 weeks later tatiana rescues nadia from the humans

She had been outside of the city making sure they were far away cause they had been close to discovering them when she found them with nadia

After rescuing her and taking her back to the city she gave her time to heal

It took nadia a long time to trust anyone again because to her, it seemed zuke abandoned her and saved himself

Especially when years passed before they had contact again (nadia learned he was in the city but zuke didnt know till after mays kidnapping given that she went by eve)

Zuke actually has to start fighting back which doesnt help especially with a particularly hard blow is landed on her head

It isnt till after eve retreats into her own dimension that theyre able to talk things out, somewhat. Eve at least understands he didn’t abandon her but she seemed really disoriented

Zuke asked her where may was and she seemed to be even more confused when he heard may shout

He left her dimension in a hurry to try and find may, since she was defeated, her other dimensions should have disappeared and dumped their contents back into reality

Unfortunately by the time he gets to where he heard may theres nothing. Just some scorch marks leading out the door

Kliff calls and tells him he needs to go and face the head of nsr, tatiana, in order to get may back and stop all of this

It later occurs to zuke as hes heading to face tatiana that kliff called him and knew what happened

Without zuke telling him

Tatiana

During the talk with eve tatiana had shown up. It didnt take her long to track down where may was held. After a bit of a scuffle, cause may did not go down without a fight, she was able to winnand knock may unconcious.

Thing is while may is strong she has poor control. And tatiana is stronger. I mean fire and time powers so. Yeah.

May wakes up in a chair at nsr tower on the upper floor. Before her with their back turned is tatiana.

“Awake i see.”

May finds she cant move desite not being tied down or anything.

“Dont bother. I used my time abilities to freeze your body in place. You will wait here for our meeting.”

“M-meeting?” May cant help but to feel nervous.

“You dont think i run this on my own do you? I have an individual at my side that needs to meet our newest members of nsr. And help to prepare them.”

“Im not gonna to join nsr! Zuke will bust me out of here and-“

“I plan on him coming. He’s a perfect addition as well. Since you two seem to make a good team, i’ll likely put him in your district.”

“Why are you doing this?”

“To protect others.”

“No? Why are forcing them into this, taking them away if they dont want to? Why-“

“Enough. Your friend has arrived.”

Zuke manages to get up to the tower, finding that these fights are a lot harder without may. He sees may in the chair and goes to rescue her only to be stopped by tatiana. The two fight eachother, with zuke barely being able to avoid losing. Zuke gets knocked down but before tatiana can freeze him too may attacks from behind.

Zuke managed to fight her long enough that she was letting her power on may slip till may could move again. The two fight her side by side till they win. With a very disoriented tatiana on tge fround they realized that all the artists seemed confused and lost after their defeat. As they wonder that out loud, a voice interrupts them.

Kliff

Kliff shows up at the end of the fight congratulating them for helping form a new nsr. And joining it as their newest members.

Theyre understandbly confused when this happens, but dumbfounded when kliff reveals who they really are

Theyre the real head as nsr as they revealed, and kliff has been controlling everyone by force

kliff is a psychic genius, but his powers arent strong enough to control so many prople, much less ones as strong as the nsr artists

So he made chips that went in heads to amplify their powers, mainly his mind control powers, and when he hot a hold of sayus team he was able to make them upgrade the chips, but had no need to use em yet

However the chips had been wearing off, and he no way to get the update into them cause they had weakened do much he was shut out unless the artists were severly weakened

Kliff tricked b2j into fighting nsr to weaken them so the chips could be reprogrammed to be stronger, while simultaneously getting the two out of hiding so they can be controlled as well

Zuke is still confused but mayday stiffens remembering the injury she woke up to in eve’s realm

“Seems one off you figured it out”

“Wh-may?”

Mayday

He activate the chips and while its a bit useless on tatiana given how weak she is, it works well on mayday

Zuke is frozen st first seeing mayday gets into a fighting stance at him and is blown off his feet when she attacks

Zuke mainly dodges and tries to talk to her as she attacks mercilessly

Zuke is reluctant having to fight her but when nothing he says snaps her out of it, he realizes he has no choice

The fight isnt easy as mays powers out match his easy in power

However he has one advantage over her

Control

May is strong, but has poor control over her powers

So he uses that against her to make her powers backfire on her till he manages to win

She collapses to the ground and doesnt move and this freaks zuke out till he finds her pulse

Kliff part 2

Now zuke is beyond pissed, with may out cold by his feet

“What the hell is wrong with you?!”

Kliff (k): see you will be a perfect canidate. Tatiana was right, you two make a good team.

“Why are you even doing this?!”

K: “why? WHY?! HUMANS! THAT’S WHY!”

K: humans are vile disgusting creatures that hunt torture and kill us for sport or entertainment or some bullshit holier than thou attitude, pretending they were some kind of savior for humanity!

K: I am going to build up the strongest mutants and unify them, to protect the weaker who cant fight back. And any human that dares to stumble across here? The artists will KILL them.

“Wtf kind of logic is that?! Youve taken away their will and are trying to make them into killing machines!”

K: hah. It doesnt matter if you understand, you just need to obey.

“You know for someone who hates humans so much, you sure sound like some ive met before.”

This pisses kliff off and the fight starts though its not much of one

Like i said kliff is a weak pyschic relies on controlling stronger mutants in order to get what he wants

So he’s easily beaten

So Kliff activates something on the satellite, it was meant to send out a beam over the city to control everyone all at once

But it wasnt ready and kliff causes it to short circuit and fall

Zuke panics cause hes the only one at ready to stop it but then tatiana and may start coming around, cause when the satellite went out of commission so did the signal that Kliff was using to amplify his powers and control over them

It mostly happens like it does with thr original game in stopping the satellite including kliff getting smacked, but with more confusion because Tatiana doesn’t really know who they are since she’s been under control for so long

They stop the satelite and kliff keeps trying to fix it so he can regain control before eventually slinking off

The end kind of has them all talking and figuring out what’s happened and where to go from there

They keep nsr around but allow others being controlled to go free once their chips are removed and actually make it a place of protection, rather than the oppresive fear it had been before

And there is a lot of aftermath stories if you all have questions about them

[brickmail]

if you're still doing the ask game i would like to hear you talk about near once more... hoping your day goes well!

First impression: i dont quite remember? again i was in middle school so i think i felt indifferent.

Impression now: literally my perfect match. they make me so happy and i could defend or explain all of their actions for hours. i respect his morals and admire the amount of gender he exudes. theyre a survivor and theyre super creative and fun !! i love all their habits and interests !

Favorite moment: every single one.?? i really do love their bravery and thinking skills. i think the scene of his eyes turning blue when he was thinking abt the kiras was cool as fuck, same for mello pointing the gun at him and him encouraging him to do it. bone chilling. i also think them asking for someone to come with them on the plane was interesting. same for gevanni expressing hesitance and him saying its fine if he wants to leave, but he'd find someone else to do it. very telling. all of the 2020 oneshot scenes were endearing.

Idea for a story: i mentioned it in the ask i got for light but i want them to be friends! ive been thinking of a comedy au where light is on house arrest and he becomes the second watari instead of roger. not plausible but very cute. just friendly / pseudo familial sheninigans. i have a wip college au and alternate sequel with some sayu involvement also! i dont know if ill ever finish bc im embarrassed abt my writing but i might. 🦕

Unpopular opinion: i think ive posted most of mine already? i dont like any near ships. i dont think near is inferior to L. i dont think near is pure but i dont think hes cold either. that sort of thing. to get a bit more out there and also drama-specific i think near made puppet mello themself and insulting puppet mello is mean. they tried their best.

Favorite relationship: canonically?? i guess with mello. their feelings towards each other are vastly different and i think its interesting. and a lot of their interactions are very funny in hindsight. i wish they had more of a sibling bond, but thats for fix-it aus. outside of canon theyre good friends with sayu and linda in my brain and its awesome.

Favorite headcanon: furby collector and customizer :) i post a lot of my headcanons on twt also ! and im always open to headcanon asks....🧃

[st4rgirlfriend]

1. Misa and Ryuk

2. Kiyomi Takada

3. Sayu was so nice in the scenes she showed up in and I just loved her <3

4. I loved Rem and I cried when she turned into a pile of sand (i swear that'd be the worst way to go out. save someone you love then turn to SAND)

5. that thought process scares me more than my own

6. Yes most definitely, but at the same time he kinda scared me when I first saw him

7. 50%. She did most of it because she just loved him so much, too much even.

8. If it was Ryuk as her Shinigami, I feel like she would use it once out of pure curiosity and give it to Light or her dad. If it was Rem I think she might have kept it a little longer but still given it to Light or Dad.

9. I'd keep it in the corner of my room and use it only when I felt i ABSOLUTLEY needed too. and I would talk to the shinigami all day :)

10. not really considering how the anime is formed. but LawLight is something I look at just because.

11. YagaMane (Light x Misa) I mean... if Light actually loved Misa I would have been kinda sweet cause then maybe he would have second guessed using the death note every time and made sure Misa would be safe and honestly that would be all I need for those two.

12. I read till the 3rd manga because I stopped watching the anime at episode 7 until my friend told me (who finished the entire series) that I should read the manga after the anime so Im doing that now.

13. none. Ryuk or bystander, those are my options

14. aaaaaa. both???

15. Near

16. Light. no questions asked.

17. ...what? I'm only just hearing of this???

18. it seemed like a good idea for the plot but like in real life that's a no-go for me.

19. yes and no, I'm not getting into why.

20. NO

21. Misa or Rem I can't choose.

22. L in the rain talkin about those damned bells.

23. Anytime Ryuk is eating apples. WHY? its the most lighthearted enjoyable moment in the entire hella suspenseful series.

24. Misa played pokemon alllll the time when she was a kid and she LOVED Mimikyu, to the point where she made sure she got mimikyu everything, mimikyu stuffed animals, mimikyu sweaters EVERYTHING

25. ISTG LIGHT SHOULD HAVE SOME EMOTION TOWARDS SOME PEOPLE AT LEAST FEEL BAD FOR SOMEONE AND NOT JUST EVERYTHING 'I NEED TO BE GOD' NO STOP WITH THAT. THERE WERE TIMES WHERE I WOULD HAVE HIT THE SCREEN IF THIS MAN DID NOT SHUT UP.

Death Note Ask Game

~spoiler warning~

1. who’s your favorite character?

2. least favorite character?

3. what do you think about [specific character]?

4. who’s your favorite underrated or obscure character?

5. how do you feel about Kira’s idealogy?

6. was L a good person?

7. was misa just as guilty as light?

8. what do you think [specific character] would have done if they had gotten the death note?

9. what would you do with a death note?

10. do you ship any characters?

11. what do you think about [specific ship]?

12. manga or anime?

13. Light or L?

14. Ryuk or Rem?

15. Near or Mello?

16. who do you believe is the smartest character?

17. what are your thoughts on season two?

18. what do you think about Wammy’s House?

19. was Near a worthy successor of L?

20. did Light deserve to die at the end?

21. if you could revive any character, which would you save?

22. which moment was the most painful to watch?

23. what was your favorite moment and why?

24. any headcannons you want to share?

25. ramble on about whatever you’d like to

[tahdashi]

SAYU THIS ASK GAME IS SO CUTE IM—

my self-ship is me n tenma 🥰 we're both night owls and sleep pretty late, but he lasts longer than i do so i always ask him to turn off or dim the lights so i can get some rest. if he as problems with storylines, we end up having long discussions over it, normally on the couch or before bed, because we both like to stay at home. it's fun when it's just us, but we've been debating getting a dog since i've always had one (i'm close to victory, fingers crossed)!

can't wait to see my playlist hehe 🥳

01. through and through — khai dreams [he used to worry that he’d be keeping you up late, and that his schedule would mess w yours, but after many long nights together, tenma realized that laughing over his silly drawing mistakes at 4 am will always be his favorite memory w you]

02. more than you know — hoax [sometimes, tenma needs a little breather after sitting at his desk all day. and that’s when he takes your hand and leads you to the living room for a dance. he trips over his own feet a little, smiling at the sound of your laughter, but he feels himself regain his energy even as the song begins to slow]

03. nights like these — will jay [any night spent w you is special to him. you don’t have to be doing anything spectacular, really. some nights, you two will be under the dim kitchen light having a snack before bed, and other nights, he’ll be hearing your very valid points as to why a new addition to the family will make your little home just a bit brighter]

[recentanimenews]

Higehiro – 03 – Fated Encounters

Sayu has a dream about a past night she spent with a man in exchange for a place to stay. She lies under him passively, her eyes devoid of their usual glimmer, making no noise except to say “yeah” when he asks if it feels good. It’s not a love scene; it’s a transaction scene, depicted in all its awkward frankness. Sayu wakes up in her own bed as Yoshida dozes away in his. The glimmer is back in her eyes, but there’s also worry.

When Yoshida heads off to work, all Sayu has are household chores and her thoughts. And her thoughts are constantly asking why Yoshida won’t touch her. Shouldn’t he want to, at least a little? All the other men did, and took what they could. We learn Yoshida turned down a business trip, and his male co-worker assumes it’s because he has a girlfriend.

That prospect upsets Mishima, who asks him out to a movie after work. On the way out he and Gotou nearly walk into each other. Seeing him leave with Mishima, Gotou wears a look of frustration; dissatisfaction.

Long before Yoshida returns home, Sayu is simply out of things to do around the house, so she has nothing but those lingering, worrying thoughts about her. Even though Yoshida hasn’t touched her like the other men”, she still believes he’ll kick her out when he doesn’t want her anymore.

When he texts her that he’s going out for a movie with a colleague, Sayu decides to stalk him…”just a little.” She happens to spot them just as Mishima finished talking to Yoshida about fated encounters, both the ones in the sad movie and ones in reality. Mishima is certain it’s better to realize that it’s fate the moment it happens.

While Yoshida isn’t 100% following her (because he considers her a co-worker and friend first), Mishima thinks she’s having such an encounter with him now, and doesn’t want to let it go. He’s taken aback when she hugs him, but the hug is all Sayu sees when she rushes off. She doesn’t see Yoshida rebuff her…not that Mishima is going to give up on him anytime soon.

When Yoshida comes home to find Sayu’s phone but no Sayu, his first worry is that she was kidnapped, not that she ran away because she saw him with Mishima and got jealous.

Even though I knew her running away would be a distinct possibility, I was still hugely relieved to see she didn’t go far—just to a nearby park to think. Heavy on her thoughts is how Yoshida looked when Mishima hugged him, how different it was from how he is with her, and how it made her jealous, but also reinforces her worry that once a guy as kind as him finds a girlfriend, she’ll be abandoned.

But this episode deals with three fated encounters: Yoshida and Sayu, Yoshida and Mishima…and Sayu and Mishima, since she happens to find Sayu looking forlorn before Yoshida does. She sits with her so she can think without being bothered by a cop, and asks what’s troubling her.

Here, we learn that Sayu’s parents weren’t horrible at all, at least according to her. On the contrary, they were “unbelievably nice”—and we have no reason not to believe her. It’s just that Sayu simply doesn’t believe in “unconditional kindness”, even if that’s what most parents are supposed to provide. With her mindset, you could say they were smothering her with that kindness.

When Sayu mentions something she can’t tell someone or they might abandon her, Mishima tells her that fear can freeze you in place, but can also spur forward action, and in her book, the latter way is the better one. From what she’s heard, Mishima thinks whoever this is believes in Sayu, so she should believe in them and say This is who I am! This is part of me! Will you stay with me anyway?

Of course, Mishima is speaking from her experiences with Yoshida, who just happens to be the same person Sayu is talking about. Mishima learns this when Yoshida arrives at the park. And from the way he treats Sayu—like a worried-sick guardian would treat his lost kid—it’s clear Sayu and Yoshida have some “family stuff” to discuss, so she takes her leave, but insists that Yoshida explain himself later.

I love how low-key and empathetic Mishima’s reaction is to learning the uncommonly kind and caring Yoshida is looking after a teenage runaway. She knows she doesn’t have the whole story, and while she very much wants to hear it, it’s not the time or place, so she’ll wait until it is. She doesn’t jump to conclusions or express premature outrage.

When Yoshida and Sayu comes home, Sayu takes Mishima’s advice, stops standing in place, and steps forward…in her black underwear…towards Yoshida. She refuses to dress before they talk. She again mentions how her breast are big for someone in high school. She presses against Yoshida, and asks if he wants to have sex her, just as all the other men wanted to.

When pressed (literally) by Sayu, Yoshida admits that of course he finds her extremely cute physically. Sayu is flattered by his praise, and explains that this is the way she decided on to be able to live without going back home. She knows there are disadvantages to an adult having a teenage girl around, and so thought there must be some kind of advantage way to make up for that.

At first, she hated using her body to make up for it. But while she was doing it with someone she felt she could be herself, that she was needed. The advantage she provided to the other men made her feel fulfilled. Maybe in her dream, when she said that yeah, it felt good, she wasn’t lying; it felt good emotionally for there to be a give-and-take. It felt balanced. But ultimately the disadvantages would win out, and she’d get kicked out.

However many times this happened to Sayu, she’s now of the mind that her crushing uneasiness about the imbalance in their relationship won’t be quelled unless Yoshida sleeps with her. So she asks once more, if it won’t upset him, if he’ll do so. Yoshida gathers Sayu into a solid but thoroughly platonic hug making it clear that sleeping with someone he’s not in love with would upset her, so the answer is no.

Once she’s dressed again and they’re seated at the table, Yoshida calmly rejects Sayu’s assertion that she hasn’t done anything for him in return to justify keeping her around. Again, he tries to reorient her belief that only sex can pay for the roof under her head and make up for the cons of having her there. He admits he’s changed since she came.

He takes better care of himself. They eat and talk about nothing special. His apartment feels like a real home with her there, and a place he wants to hurry back to after work. Just having her there has made his life more fun and more rewarding. She doesn’t have to do or say anything special to maintain that atmosphere; she just has to be there. That’s it. Saying this moves Sayu to tears.

Yoshida realizes that he wasn’t doing himself or Sayu any favors by thinking he could change her back into a “normal teenage girl”, and that there was nothing more to it than that. Denying her burgeoning adulthood and her sexuality only heightened her anxiety about properly paying him back for his kindness.

Acknowledging the role of sex in Sayu’s life to that point was a crucial step in acknowledging Sayu herself, just as making it clear that sex with her is neither wanted nor required establishes firm boundaries, and sets him apart from all the other men.

Thanks to Mishima, Sayu was able to break the stalemate of unspoken tension, and was able to learn from Yoshida not only why he didn’t want to sleep with her, but why just being there was enough for him. Now that they’ve bared their hearts and cleared the air, they can begin truly living together. It’s an honest, beautiful, and heartwarming catharsis between two lonely souls who claim to be pathetic, but are actually inspiring!

By: sesameacrylic

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 58

fuuuck yoooou kohaku aanbaaaaa~

and the impure king

also papa chuuya is best chuuya

Stein: *sips* valentine: *writing down notes* Stein: "Okay..." *draws a line on the chalkboard* "That's it." valentine: hmm? *The chalkboard has a few symbols: a flame, a foot, a soul...* valentine: what's that? Stein: "Biology. An understand of so many abilities..." valentine: ah. Stein: "...Just about there...and then...then... valentine: hmm Stein: "...Something is missing. There is this connection between these abilities..." valentine: how so? Stein: *taps the chalk between the soul and the fire* "Weapons and fire users seem to draw upon similar energies in similar ways..." valentine: ah. like elemental alignment? Stein: "Yes..." *opens an exorcist book* "...There has to be a connection..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Hmm...What'd you get for #4?" ochako: great wall of china. Chuuya: "Yes. But I can't get the year on it..." ochako: what about you, iida? Iida: "7th Century BCE." ochako: ah. mikami: i-i guess that makes sense? ryuuko: hmm... Iida: "And who was blocked by the Great Wall?" sayu: the hunny nut cheerios! Chuuya: ._.; sayu:...sorry~ i forgot breakfast this morning. ^^; Chuuya: "Order something?" mikami: i-it's ok sayu. you can have part of our bento. sayu: awesome! thanks mikamika! mikami: ^^ *her smile is soft, almost like rain's had been...* Chuuya: Q\\Q *covers his face with his book* ryuuko: *staaaaare* Iida: "...Close reader." ryuuko:...*holding mikami close* mikami: eh? r-ryuuko? .///.; Chuuya: *sweating, still staring at the book covering his face* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Commander still under the weather?" fang-hua: a bit. Tsukiyo: "D'aw, that's too bad...Doc saw him?" fang-hua: *nods* Tsukiyo: "Hope he recovers soon--Konro seems stressed." -elsewhere- rowena: well, that should be everything. Poe: "..." rowena: hmm? is something on your mind? Poe: "I-I don't know..." ???: well, look what we have here? freak one and freak two out an about~ rowena: ??? *turns* kohaku: heh. Poe: O~O kohaku: out in the middle of the day? im kind of shocked. rowena: you're that aanba girl i've heard about, arent you? kohaku: holy shit she got it. someone give this bitch a fuckin medal. Poe: "..." *stare* kohaku: nyeh? the fuck are _you_ staring at? trying to think up some riddle to stump me? yeah, from what i hear, you try to do that to that detective, but it never works~! rowena: ?! Poe: *opens a book...* kohaku: and what about that clerk? do you really think she gives a single ounce of a shit about you? you're just a pathetic loser who only has a raccoon for a friend! how about you do us a favor and just drop dead? Poe: "I-I could suck you into a world of your worst nightmares!" kohaku: oh? and what will that do? nothing. because you're still going to be a piece of shit who cant even beat one of the greatest minds he's ever encountered! Poe: "I-I-I can suck you in!" kohaku: i can see you trembling, and you're stuttering. you cant do a single thing to me. you're nothing. nothing but a waste. rowena: ....*gripping fist* Poe: "I-I-I am-" kohaku: you're a freak! a freak of nature who couldnt even win the attention of his childhood sweetheart. you're going to die alone and unloved like the filth you are. rowena: stop it... Poe: … *trembling* *drops his book* kohaku: look at you. a pathetic mess. do us all a favor and die <3 Poe: *falls to his knees* kohaku: heh~ rowena: *slams kohaku against the wall, strangling her* kohaku: grk- rowena: insult me all you like....*glare* but dont you _ever_ insult my brother... Poe: QWQ -after that- rowena: are you ok brother? Poe: *sniff* "I-I hurt..." rowena: .....lets get you home... Poe: *sniff* *holds her hand...* rowena: .... lana: ?? edgar, rowena, hey! rowena: !!...good evening. Poe: "Eep!" *hides under his cloak* lana:....?? edgar? are you ok? Poe: *shakes* lana: ??... rowena: .....some rude person said some rather cruel things.... Poe: "I-I-I-I'm worthless..." lana: ...edgar.....*holds his hand*.... -after dropping them off at his house, rowena went back to the dorm- lana: .....*holding his hand and patting his back* Poe: *whimper whimper* "So pathetic..." lana: you arent pathetic edgar. you're sweet, smart. Poe: "I-I-I couldn't even attack her..." *holds up his book* "I was going to pull her into this tome of ceaseless torment* lana: .... Poe: "Th-The old me would have trapped her in a book and let her die in it..." lana: *stroking his back* -you're no better than when you were young- Poe: "I-I-I should be alone...That's all I deserve." lana: ....you got it all wrong! just because some asshole told you that doesnt mean it's true. they dont know a single thing about you. who you are and what you want in life... to be fair, i dont entirely know either, but i want to. Poe: "...I thought I wanted t-to make the best d-d-detective story ever..." lana: you will someday. Poe: "I-I can't even make one that Ranpo can't solve..." lana: well, he did say it was fun, from what i recall. Poe: "...Is that really enough?" lana: i believe in you, edgar. *smiles and hugs him* Poe: o\\\\o "..." *pat pat* lana: .....was there anything else bothering you? Poe: "...I don't know...So much..." lana: im here if you want to talk. Poe: "...Have I gotten worse?" lana: ?? Poe: "I-I feel ill, I sweat more, I write more poetically..." lana: ?? edgar.... Poe: "...Since I met you, I...I..." lana: ??.... ./////. Poe: "...I have felt weird..." lana: .... *brushing his bangs away from his eyes* Poe: *stares at her* "...L-Lana?" lana: ...your eyes are... ./////////. Poe: "..." .\\\. "Y-Yes...They have been this way all my life..." lana: ..... beautiful. *blushing* Poe: "???" lana: *smiles* *kiss* i love you. Poe: o\\\\\\\\o "...I love you, too." (*screaming internally* "I JUST SAID WHAT I WAS FEELING WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!") lana: *blushing* >////////< Poe: "...Am I still alive?" lana: hehe, yes edgar, you're alive. Poe: "..." *smiles* "I am glad." lana: *smiles and hugs him* Poe: *hug, soft sigh* =w= lana: this is nice... Poe: *nods* "You hug well." lana: ^///^ Poe: "..." *closes his eyes, letting out small pleased murmur* lana: *nuzzle* u////u Poe: *lies back, letting her head rest on his shoulder* =\\\\= -elsewhere- Akitaru: *sips coffee* iris: late night? Akitaru: "Yeah...kinda nervous about this mission..." iris: hard not to be. Akitaru: "You got the supplies ready?" iris: *nods* Akitaru: "Awesome...Well, get some sleep. I have to finish these papers." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *inhales deeply* akaderu: doing better? Kepuri: *nod nod* "I'm fully over this stupid cold." *sips orange juice--then grimaces* >___< -morning- Kid: *sits up in bed, stretches* stocking: zzzzzz..... Kid: *smiles...grabs his robe...* stocking: *shivering* Kid: *tucks her in...* stocking: =u= Kid: *goes to the kitchen, turns on the stove* stocking: *yaaaawn* Kid: *enters with a tray* stocking: aww~ *The tray has a heart-shaped pancake* stocking: cute~ Kid: "Suits you~" -elsewhere- Poe: "Zzzz..." lana: *yawns and smiles* Poe: *small grumble noise* lana:... ^///^ (thinking: cute) *small forehead kiss* Poe: "Hu-wha?" *opens one eye* o///- lana: morning, edgar. Poe: "...Dream wraith?" lana: *small giggle* nope. just me. Poe: "...Oh. That's...pleasantly surprising." lana: sleep well? Poe: "Yes. My dreams were quite satisfactory. And you?" lana: yeah. same here. .///. Poe: .////. "...So..." lana: ....did you want breakfast yet? Poe: "..." *stomach growls* .////. -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Rise and shine!" shinra: *yaaaawn* Arthur: =-= "Kill all...*yawn* dragons." Victor: owo *shaking violently* tamaki: zzzzzz...... Relan: *nudges Tamaki* tamaki: n-nyeh?! whodat? Relan: "Commander said to wake up--" tamaki: im up im up! Takehisa: *cooking breakfast* Vulcan: *thumbing through phone* maki: mornin'! karin: mornin’! Vulcan: "Hey, Doc, Maki." yu: *yawn* nozomi: good morning. Victor: "MOAR COFFEE." -elsewhere- Meme: *singing to herself* "La la la..." mio: zzzz Meme: "???" *leans down* mio: *mumbling incoherently* Meme: *smooch* mio: O///////////O MIIIIIIIIII! M-m-m-mEME! Meme: "Good morning!" mio: ./////. m-morning... Meme: "Ready to start today?" mio: yeah. *streeeeetch* -elsewhere- mito: *licking chuuya's face* Chuuya: *small grumble* "Huh? ..." *pets Mito* mito: mew~ Chuuya: *yawn* "Some night..." *gets out of bed* mito: ^^ Chuuya: *drags himself to the kitchen, looking back to see whether Mito is following* mito: *yep, she's following him* Chuuya: *sets down plate with food, refills Mito's water* mito: ^^ Chuuya: *pets Mito before pulling out a bowl and pouring in cereal* *checks his phone* -one text from kouyou, one from naoya, and one from an unlisted number- Chuuya: *goes to Kouyou's first* kouyou: [did you sleep well?] Chuuya: [woke up exhausted but got studying done] kouyou: [that's good] Chuuya: [thanks] *looks at Naoya's texts* naoya: [not comin in today. feel like shit -_- bleugh] Chuuya: [sick?] naoya: [ya] Chuuya: [feel better. want anything while i'm out?] naoya: [nah. hirotsu's got it covered] Chuuya: [cool. feel better] *looks at text from unknown number* ochako: [hey ozaki! U hyped for the sports festival? \(^o^)/ ] Chuuya: "???" [hadn't thought of it] ochako: [it's gonna be epic! i can feel it!] Chuuya: [okay?] -elsewhere- Mori: *tossing half-asleep* miura: good morning, sir. Mori: *wakes up with a start* "DON'T PUT THE BOW ON ME!" miura: i had no intention of that, sir. Mori: .____. "...Thank goodness--it was just a dream..." miura: likewise. anyway, i have your schedule for today printed out. Mori: "What's on it?" *gets out of bed, shaking a bit* miura: the usual, executive meeting later at 4...sir? Mori: "What? What is it?" miura: you seem uneasy... Mori: "Just a...bizarre dream." miura: hmm. Mori: ("Why did I look like...that?") -elsewhere- Shotaro: *eating cereal* nea: *yaaaaawn* Yohei: "Long night?" -elsewhere- todo: mamushi. get up. it's time. Mamushi: *groans* "Wh-What?" todo: it is time for us to begin. i trust you know the way. Mamushi: "..." *points into the forest* "That way..." todo: *nods and follows* Mamushi: "..." *stares at the trees* "I used to play here." todo: *saying nothing* -up ahead is a deralict building- todo: is this goma hall? Mamushi: "...It's seen better days." *rubs her eye* todo: then we must hurry. we've been wasting enough time as is. Mamushi: "R-Right..." *pushes away a large plank of debris from the entryway* todo: *entering* Mamushi: *looking around* "It's...all demolished?" todo: *peeeeek* hmm? Mamushi: *spots a light underneath debris* "...Wait..." *moves aside some debris with a grunt* "...A flame?" todo: how peculiar...im sure there is a secret entryway somewhere.... ah! there we go. Mamushi: "I do not understand. Why is there a cellar down--*cough cough*" todo: are you alright, miss hojo? Mamushi: "It-It's nothing I can't handle." todo: perhaps let me hold onto the right eye? Mamushi: "What?! But, teacher...you said it was dangerous to have both in your body." todo: it's alright. we're just about there. right now, im more concerned with your well-being... Mamushi: "..." *reaches a hand to her eye* todo: there we go...*small smile* -after busting down the door- -inside the room, a strange thing is suspended by chains and ofuda- Mamushi: *stares in confusion* todo: so this is the 'impure king'.....in 1858, the monk known as 'fukaku' made a deal with karura, a spirit that possessed the kurikura blade. but even with that, he was unable to fully defeat the impure king, so he subdued him by removing both the 'eyes' and sealing them away... *smirks* so this is what the myoda has been hiding for all these years...i wonder....if we return the eyes....will that revive the impure king? Mamushi: "Wh-What? But that--that idea is monstrous..." todo: then again....i am a monstrous man. Mamushi: "...What the hell are you?" -FWOOOOOM- tatsuma: ... todo: well, i was wondering when you would show up… Mamushi: "High priest!" tatsuma: not to worry mamushi, we'll finish this and get you home safe and sound, ok? Mamushi: *stares in shock* tatsuma: i will make sure this ends with me, and i wont let it plague another generation. -a bird like entity appears besides him- todo: the vermillion phoenix karura....what a splendid familiar... Mamushi: "High Priest...?" tatsuma: now, put the eyes down...and begone! -several fireballs shoot at todo- todo: *rushing at him* -FWOOOOOOM- tatsuma:..... !!!!! todo: heh... *removing the left eye* wakey wakey~ tatsuma: NO DON'T- -too late- Mamushi: *shudders* tatsuma: hold on mamushi, we need to go warn the others! Mamushi: " 'Hold on'?" -BOOOOOOOOOM- juzo: ?!?!?! w-what the? tatsuma: right on time, get mamushi back to the inn. juzo: w-wha? -a cancerous blob bursts out of the shrine- juzo: ???!!!! w-what is.... tatsuma: the impure king. -back at the inn- madoka: *walking through the halls, but hears two members of true cross* ???: they're seriously gonna kill the kid? madoka: ?? *listening in* ???: "He released his power. What else can be done?" ???: not sure what to tell fujimoto... ???: "...Wait until the task is completed." madoka:.... *her heart sinks and she sneaks to rin's room* rin...rin get up! Rin: *sleep talking* "I can't eat another bite..." madoka: *shaking him* rin get up! we need to go, now! Rin: *eyes snap open* "...Madoka? Why aren't I at dinner?" madoka: come on, we need to go, it isnt safe here. *getting her jacket on* Rin: "..." *grabs his sword* "Explain on the way." madoka:.... -elsewhere- uwabami hojo:..... !!!!! is...is that-? kinzo: HOLY FUCK IT'S THE BLOB! Bon: "...Oh no..." izumo: i-is that.... shura: motherfucker! uwabami hojo: everyone! front and center now! Shima: Q~Q konekomaru: what do you think is going on? shiemi: *going to check on rin and madoka* rin? madoka? are you in he-.... !!!!! Shima: "...They doing the nasty?" izumo: SHIEMI DONT LOO-....where the fuck are they? -they flew the coop- shura:.....fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Bon: "...Damn it. What the hell did he do now?" shura: of all the times to go awol! *grumbles* did he find out about the execution notice? shiemi: EXE-WHAT!?! Shima: "Oh, man! If they weren't going to kill him before, they're going to now--" -shura's phone rings- shura: WHAT. IS IT? Mephisto: "Guess who it iiiiiiis~." shura: -_________- what the hell do you want? Mephisto: "I have a fun little document. Guess whose name is on it." shura: ....is this about rin? Mephisto: "Bingo! Give the lady a prize!" felisia: *clapping* shura: can you get to the point? we got kind of a situation here called THE IMPURE KING IS WAKING UP! D8< Mephisto: "Short version: Rin's gonna die." shura: I GOT THAT PART! and, spoiler alert, he and kaname flew the coop. Mephisto: "Oh! Where are they registered?" shura: we're trying to find that out! shiemi: w-we can help look for them! Shima: "Rin's pretty fast, though..." shiemi: he and madoka can help us fight the impure king, then that will clear his name right? Mephisto: "How am I supposed to know--I'm not Head Pope." "...Okay, sure." shura:.....we're on speaker mode, arent we? felisia: yep. shura: -__________________-;;;;; Mephisto: "So, have Rin defeat the Impure King, or kill Rin. Take your pick." shura:....*siiiighs* alright then kids, you heard the man. go find rin and madoka, then kick some impure king ass. shiemi: oh thank you miss shu- shura: just keep this under wraps for now, ok? shiemi: *nods* konekomaru: but....where are they? Bon: *stares at Shura* shura: that's the problem... *notices something on her phone*...............mephisto......why....DIDNT YOU TELL ME....there was a GPS tracker?! Mephisto: "I put those things on so often I lost track." *holds up his map--and sees 40 different color spots on it* "...Huh. Why did I put a tracker on _that_ person?" shura: can i narrow it down? Mephisto: "The blue dot." shura: right. *hands her phone to bon* you guys find rin and madoka, i'll help subdue the impure king. Bon: "How are you going to do that?" shura: just leave it to the pros kiddos~<3 -in the woods someplace- madoka: .....*uneasy* Rin: "..." *hugging his legs, turned away from her, seated in the tree branches* madoka: ....rin?... Rin: "...How high are we?" madoka: im not sure.......rin.....am i....being selfish? Rin: "...How?" madoka: when i heard they were going to kill you....i was so scared....and i made you run away with me because i wanted to keep you safe.....i dont want you to get hurt, rin....*trembling* Rin: "..." *hug* "Love is selfish--because the person you see completes you." madoka:...*hugs him* i guess....t-that makes sense... Rin: "...Where are we going? We can't just..." madoka:....im not sure.... -creeeak- madoka: WOAH! -CRASH- Rin: "Ow..." madoka: ow....a-are you ok? *she landed on top of him* Rin: .///. *nod nod* madoka: t-thats good... *blush* konekomaru: ._.;;;; um..... izumo: there you are! madoka: O-O;; Rin: o\\\\o madoka: w-w-we-we werent doing anything lewd!! >////< izumo: um...i didnt say you were? madoka: *realizing...and grabs a branch* im not letting you hurt rin! *her hands are shaking* izumo: *facepalm* oh for the love of. we're here to _help_ him. Rin: " 'Help'?" *holds his scabbard* "Funny way to 'help' when I got a death warrant." izumo: listen knuckleheads. do you want to stay on the run forever, or do you want a chance to clear your name? Rin: "..." *puts down scabbard* "What're you thinking?" shiemi: *turns him around.....to face part of the impure king* that. madoka: ....how did we miss that? -shiemi and the others explain the situation- Rin: "...So, it's weak to fire?" izumo: *nods* madoka: you're able to control the flames better now, right rin? Rin: owo;;;; "Kinda?" izumo: good enough. let's go! Rin: "Well, I'll need something to get up there--" ???: *cough cough* madoka: ?? izumo: ??... !!! bon! isnt that your dad?! Bon: "!!!" *runs to him* "Dad? What happened?" tatsuma: s-son? is...that you?...guess...i didnt die... -a small bird appears- karura: i have healed your wounds, but you must take it easy, or else you will certainly die. Rin: "...Why is that bird talking? And on fire?" karura: i am known as karura. once upon a time i was servant of the myoda dharmani, but when the secret was exposed, that pact was anulled. i am now bound to tatsuma suguro by a personal agreement. Bon: "So Dad can stop the Impure King--" tatsuma: i cant....im already spent. but i can tell you how to beat the impure king. it will continue to grow until it is the size of a fortress. then a large spore sack will form in the center. Rin: "...Then we just got to burn this mushroom. Where's the weak spot?" tatsuma: inside of the sack. but should it rupture, it will release a deadly miasma. Rin: "Right, that thing!" *starts running* tatsuma:....15 years ago, i made a deal with karura to use the aeon wave flame. it converts one's lifespan into flames. i was planning to use it to defeat the pure king, but i was only able to hold it in place. Bon: " 'One's lifespan'..." *looks at his dad* tatsuma:...rin...i want you to use the kurikura to cleave the impure king's core like fukaku did many years prior...then i will use the remaining aeon wave to finish it off... Bon: "And what will happen to you?!" tatsuma: *smiles* the lives of hundreds are more important than the life of your good for nothing father. karura: oh? you are tatsuma's son? Bon: "...Yes, I am." karura: i am able to transfer the aeon wave to one of the high priests blood. tatsuma: NO! bon's still so young, you musnt get him involved!! i swore on my life this plague would end with me! Bon: *bites his finger, revealing blood* tatsuma: !! karura: so that's how it is then? Bon: "It is. Give it to me." karura: so be it... -a flame appears from the blood- Bon: "!!!" tatsuma:....*sigh* i never wanted you to bear this burden... Bon: *stares at the flames* "...Just have to stop this miasma before it's too late." tatsuma:...listen close son. im going to reach you a barrier sutra. listen well... izumo: .... konekomaru: .... Bon: "Barrier...How?" tatsuma: should the spore sack burst, this will prevent the miasma from escaping....so pay close attention... Bon: "Right..." *watches* -elsewhere- shura: *slicing* damn! they keep multiplying... uwabami hojo: how are things on your end, mr okumura? Yukio: *firing shots* "Trying to hold the line--with little luck!" ???: mr okumuuuuraaaa~ Yukio: *freezes* -a red light is seen in the distance- Yukio: "...!! A fire!" myoda: good! bring it over here! Yukio: "I-I don't think that's an ally coming..." Yukio: *runs towards it* -a young man with feathered ears is staring up at the sky- Yukio: "!!! Todo..." todo: *grins* lovely evening, isnt it, mr okumura? -elsewhere- tatsuma: do you get it now son? Bon: *nods* tatsuma:...you're finally becoming a man. Bon: -___-;;; "...Whatever. Let's go kill this thing." madoka: we're right behind you, bon. *smiles* Rin: *nod nod* "Let's get going!" -back with yukio- todo: come on out boy, i just want a friendly chat <3 *throws a fireball* Yukio: *dodges, fires a shot* todo: ah, there you are. you look tired. busy night i take it? Yukio: *firing more shots* todo: tsk tsk, so violent. *It's coming down onto Todo* todo: *dodge* phew. that could have gone badly. i just want to talk. so tell me, how is your brother these days? Yukio: "Nowhere near you." -elsewhere- madoka: it almost looks like a real fortress... Rin: "With a giant mushroom in the center." kuro: rin! there's a really stinky monster around! Rin: "?! Which direction?" kuro: *points to the impure king* Rin: "...Oh. Um...Well, spores kinda smell, and you got a strong sense of smell..." madoka: kuro, do you want to help us get up there? kuro: NYEH?! rin! you guys cant be serious! Rin: "Well, yeah! We need your size and great leaping ability to get us up there to squash that thing!" kuro: *sigh* alright then. *POOF* madoka: thanks kuro! ^^ Rin: "Yay!" -elsewhere- todo: *dodging bullets* my my, what got into you tonight? Yukio: *silent, firing more shots* todo: did i touch a nerve? how's your dad? Yukio: "Quiet!" *shoots at Todo's feet* todo: i heard he's in weak condition. who knows how long the old codger has left- Yukio: *leaps at Todo, firing* todo: *punch* oops. Yukio: *knocked back* "Ugh..." todo: you must be so stressed from your family holding you back. i understand that completely... -he grins- todo: you're a doctor, correct? Yukio: "Yes...and you'll need one..." todo: from what i heard, fujimoto was also a skilled doctor. as well as a skilled dragoon, but such is to be expected of a former paladin....he always gave your brother the better treatment....and what of you? you were trained to be a weapon. his replacement, so to speak. Yukio: "Quiet..." todo: you think to yourself 'this isnt fair'....admit it. you hate your brother, dont you? Yukio: "N-No! I don't--" -elsewhere- kuro: *running along the 'walls' of the impure king* madoka: woah! Rin: *hanging on* O_O -tendrils shoot at them, but madoka shoots at the tendrils with her arrows- Rin: *flames along his scabbard, as he tries to swing at them* kuro: rin! i see a bolder down there! Rin: "To land on, or toss at this thing?" kuro: to land on! Rin: "Okay! Then do it, buddy!" -nice landing- Rin: "Okay! Now, point me to it's soft spot!" madoka: bon, get ready. -a large round shape is in the center- Bon: "Okay...Just got to prepare the incantation..." madoka: we'll hold off the enemy. Rin: "Right!" *holds the scabbard on fire* madoka: *shooting arrows* Rin: *striking at flames* Bon: *inhales* -elsewhere- todo: already tired? Yukio: *panting, struggling to stay standing* todo: *smirks*.....?? oh? what's this now? Yukio: *aims again--but stumbles, firing just past Todo* -several magic circles begin to glow- todo: so you werent just aimlessly shooting....clever boy. Yukio: *smirks* "You will be contained now..." -several watery creatures appear, some female looking, some male looking, some resembling children- Yukio: "Naiads..." todo: *smirks* water beats fire....well im right in a pickle, arent i? Yukio: *gets on his knees, panting, exhausted* todo: heh. you cant even keep up...so much for in your prime....*lunges and pins him to the ground* how boring...perhaps i should kill you here and now... Yukio: "L-Let go!" -inside the impure king- madoka: rin! look out! *shooting arrows* Rin: *dodges, still trying to unsheathe his sword* "Damn it..." -elsewhere- shura: ..... !!!! oh shit- everyone! outside the barrier! now! Monk #1: "!!!" -the spore sack twitches violently- Monk #2: "That d..."Monk #2: "That ain't good..." -BOOOOOOOOOOOM- Monk #1: !!!! -elsewhere- todo: *pulls back fist* good night, yukio okumura~ *about to punch* Yukio: "NO!" *he's feeling warm...* todo: hmm? *FWOOSH* todo: *jumps back* well, this certainly is a game changer... Yukio: *trying to look* ("Everything's dark...No...Blue?") todo: seems i underestimated you...those eyes.....they arent your own... -POW- todo: *knocked back* oof- Yukio: *vision slowly returning* "Wh-What?" todo: well, fancy seeing you here mr shima. juzo: word to the wise, it's not a smart idea to go flaunting your flames about like that if you're trying to hide. Yukio: ("...Flames...") juzo: after all the lives you have ruined, there wont even be ashes left of you, todo! -inside the impure king- madoka: *cough* rin! bon! are you guys ok?? Rin: *forcing a smile, as he swings his sheathed sword at tendrils* "Just fine!" Bon: *focusing the fire* "..." kuro: *looking at a large entity* t-that's- impure king: *ROARS* -outside the barrier, rain begins to fall- Bon: "...W-We can't stop this thing...It's not possible..." -elsewhere- Yukio: "..." *light bulb* todo: *still battling juzo and the others of the myoda* Yukio: "Um, excuse me? I think I have an idea..." juzo: eh? monk: you want to make a strategy now?! Yukio: *shrug* "It's that or Todo keeps gaining ground..." juzo: ....alright. what do you have in mind? todo: done already? awww, but im just getting started~ Yukio: "So you'll hold him while we let Mother Nature weaken him..." juzo: right. narumi! shishamo! take the lead! Narumi: "Have at thee!" todo: *battling* *smirks* have at me all you like, i'll just absorb the weaker flames anyway. it's almost like trick-or-treating! juzo: TRICK OR TREAT THIS! FIRE LIFE SAMAHDI! *throws a bigass fireball at todo* -BOOOOOM- Yukio: *watches* "Just a bit more..." todo: fighting fire with fire? despite how the saying goes. it wont work-...urk-...w-what? Yukio: "Over-working yourself in your old age, teach?" todo: ....clever boy... -FWOOOOOOM- *Everyone is blown back, Yukio having to hang onto a boulder...* juzo: is he....dead? Yukio: "He's ash." ???: huhuhuhu~ Yukio: "!!!" todo: *getting up, his body ash and crumbling* making me overheat. not a bad plan...however, dont underestimate the healing abilities of a phoenix... Yukio: "No..." todo: *crumbling in the rain* oh...i forgot its raining...this might....make recovery difficult... -inside the impure king- madoka: *panting* this is bad... Rin: "J-Just have to keep going...as long as we can..." madoka: r-right. cant give up now... Bon: *stumbling, his finger still pressed to the ground* kuro: *clawing at tendrils* Bon: *panting, staring* "How much longer...?" karura: with thing going the way they are, the barrier may not last if you continue to be exposed to the miasma. Bon: "I'm fine--" *cough cough* madoka: !! Rin: "Bon! Hang on! Let us protect you like those princesses in fairy tales!" Bon: "...The hell you just call me?!" madoka: ^^;; dont worry, we got you covered! Rin: "Yep! Shining Knight Madoka and Rin to the rescu--" *cough cough* madoka: rin! Rin: *waves his hand* "I-I can do it..." *smiles* "Just trust me..." madoka: *nods and keeps shooting arrows* Bon: *on his knees and hand, trying to keep a hold...* Rin: *knocking down tendrils* impure king *ROAAAAAR* Rin: *thinking, as he sees a small flame on his shoulder* "...Could I...?" madoka: *nearly about to collapse* Rin: *remembers...* "Do these flames only burn humans or..." *spots Madoka* "!!!" *catches her* madoka: *pant* t-thanks.... RIN! BEHIND YOU! Rin: "?!" *turns* -a large tendril is coming down onto them- Rin: *tugging at his sword* "Come on, come on!" -why was i saved?- Rin: ("...I just wanted to be a hero...But then...I'm...") -why did fujimoto save me?- Rin: ("Because...Because...I...don't know.") -why are you alive?- madoka: RIN! Rin: *flames are along his back* "..." madoka: ....*holds his hand* Rin: "!!!" madoka:....*smiles* Bon: "Urk..." *falling down* madoka: !!! Bon: *he lets go* Rin: "Oh crap..." shura: *fighting off tendrils* GUYS! NOW ISNT THE TIME FOR MAKING GOOGOO EYES AT EACH OTHER! D8< Rin: "THAT'S NOT WHAT WE'RE DOING! I'm trying to figure out how to burn these things!" shura: USE YOUR SWORD THEN! PROVE FUJIMOTO HE WAS RIGHT TO RAISE YOU! Rin: *tugs on the sword from its sheathe* -why did he save me?- Rin: *removes the sword* "So I can do this!" *ignites in blue flames* madoka: !!! *smiles* shura: *grins* raise hell, kid. Rin: *leaps and slices at tendrils* ("This is too slow...") ???: good grief. this is pathetic to watch. Bon: *lying on the ground* "Wh-What...?" Rin: "?!" -a large bird like creature has appeared besides rin- bird: i am ucchusma. the impurity kongo. the impure king is my age old foe. the blade you wield was once our lord's weapon. if you desire to defeat the impure king, i will teach you how to guide the flame. Rin: ._. "...'Kay. What's Step #1?" -the bird has now possessed the koma sword- Rin: " So, you gave me a power-up?" ucchusma: more or less speaking. i will call forth the fire life samadhi, a flame with the power to burn anything in the material world. with that, i will purify the impure king and the whole mountain with flame using your flames of satan. Rin: "Wh-What?! By 'material,' that'd kill everyone on this mountain!" ucchusma: so? it is of little consequence. all those who entered the impure palace and were touched by its servants are contaminated. the impure king can come back from even a remnant, therefore each one must be purified. let us go. Rin: "...So, just need to burn away impurities...even those attached to living flesh..." *small sneer* ucchusma: *chanting the sutra* Rin: *repeating the chant* ("So what do I do...") madoka: *running up the steps, shooting at tendrils as she does* Rin: ("Just need to burn...") impure king: *ROOOOOOOARS* madoka: RIN! Rin: ("Burn it all...Burn it all!") -CLANG- ucchusma: ?? why do you hesitate? Rin: "...Because...I can't kill them..." -its in your nature- Rin: ("No...I mean, I know I am...Satan's son...") madoka: *jumps* -BURN IT ALL! BURN IT! SCORCH THEM! THEY WANT YOU DEAD! KILL THEM BEFORE THEY KILL YOU!- Rin: ("...I want to...") -hug- madoka: *she had jumped onto his back, and is holding him* it's ok rin... Rin: "...What do I do...?" madoka: *holds his hands* we got this. all of us. *smiles* Rin: *inhales* "O-Okay...I just have to focus--* *FWOOM* *Flames cover Rin and Madoka* madoka: !!!....*closes her eyes* it feels warm... -a large wave of blue flames appears- uwabami hojo: !!!.... wha? monk: hey, only the fungus is burning off... monk 2: feels kinda nice actually... Yukio: "...Rin...What the hell have you done...?" monk 3: LOOK! THE IMPURE KING! -the impure palace is vanishing- Shima: "...Wow..." konekomaru: he...he did it! shiemi: *smiles* i knew he could do it! izumo: well i'll be... true cross member: wait, satan's son is...helping us? true cross member 2: am i tripping balls right now? Monk #3: "Not exactly proper language..." -the impure king has vanished, and rain still falls- Rin: *panting* "...Damn..." madoka: ha.....we....*she hugs rin tightly* we did it!! Rin: .\\\\. "...We did?" *looks around...then smiles widely* madoka: ^////^ *tears falling* Rin: "???" *hug* madoka: im so proud of you rin. Rin: "...You are?" madoka: ^^ of course rin. *smiles* shura: great job, kiddos. the three of you are heroes. -several people come running up- konekomaru: okumura! Bon: *struggling to stand* Shima: "What the heck did you all do up here?!" madoka: well...we beat the impure king. ^^ izumo: *JAWDROP* she says it so casually....are you _sure_ she's a rookie? shiemi: wow! so brave. madoka: oh, i was terrified! but i couldnt let that stop me. Rin: "Always brave is more like it..." *rubs the back of his head* ^\\\^ shiemi: ?? yuki? Yukio: *grim stare, as he marches up the hill* Rin: "!!! Bro! Look what I did! I told you I'd do this!" shura: ?? Rin: "I said I'd be the hero you wanted me to be, who Dad would want, who could leave you eating my-" Yukio: *Punch* madoka: !!! shiemi: YUKI! Rin: *stunned, down on the grass* "...What the hell?!" Yukio: "I told you not to use those flames!" shura: those flames just saved our asses! Yukio: "And what if he got out of control? He is Satan's son! The powers that be could still kill him! I told you to keep control of him, and you just did not list--" Rin: *Punch* shura: *grabs him* RIN! YUKIO! CALM DOWN! *clunks their heads together* Rin: X_X Yukio: X_X madoka: D8> shura: -_-; -later- Rin: *snoring* madoka: zzzzz....*asleep next to him* Rin: *yawns, opens his eyes* "..." o\\\o madoka: *yawn* hmm? hey rin....how's your head? Rin: "..." *touches his head--and winces* "Gah! Man...The Impure King must've hit me hard..." madoka:..... rin... Rin: "??? A-Are you okay? Did we win?" madoka: *she nods* yeah. we did it. we beat it. Rin: "..." *hug* madoka: *smooch* u/////u i love you. Rin: .\\\. "I-I love you...And I...I..." Shima: "OooooooOOOOOOOOoooo..." madoka: O////O s-sh-shima?! shiemi: oh my. .///.; Rin: o\\\\\o "WHY ARE YOU ALL IN MY ROOM?!" izumo: this is an inn, remember? Rin: "THEN CAN'T WE BUY EXTRA ROOMS?!" Shima: "So you can do things alone in this room?" madoka: eh......EHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!?!?! O///////////////////////////O *KO* awawawawawa -elsewhere- yaozo: and that's what happened. felisia: ... Mephisto: "...So, I guess we can't kill Rin?" yaozo: the boy is a hero. Mephisto: "So, no killing, got it." *sips his drink* "Sweet." yaozo: right....i'll just be going then. Mephisto: "So soon?" yaozo: *nods* if the vatican needs me to give a testimony, i shall do so. *exits* felisia: well.....*cuddles up to mephisto* seems we have the room all to ourselves now~<3 Mephisto: "Indeed~" felisia: i brought something special for the trip. so im just gonna put that on real quick, ok~? Mephisto: *chuckles* "Alright..." felisia: i'll only be a moment~ -after a short moment, something is felt pressed against his back- Mephisto: "...Oh. You." shura: *holding a kunai to his neck* alright. start talkin... Mephisto: -_-; "...Fine. So, the key is to use honey, not sugar--" shura: just what are you planning to use rin for, huh? Mephisto: "..." *smiles at her* "You know what would be a shame?" shura: is this going to be some vague threat? Mephisto: "Not vague. A promise." shura:.....*removes the kunai and heads for the door* i got my eye on you.........oh...and tell felisia i said congrats on her pregnancy. *exits* Mephisto: "...Huh." felisia:....*hug* i trust your judgement...call it instinct i guess.... Mephisto: "..." *hug* "So trusting..." felisia: *crawling onto his lap* now, where were we~? Mephisto: *smirks* "In the best place possible..." *smooch* felisia: ah~<3 konekomaru: *opens the door* mr yaozo are you-............. O____________________O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; *closes the door* felisia: OuO;;;; Mephisto: "...I usually enjoy audiences, but not like that." -morning- izumo: finally, we're heading on home. unagi: *peeeeek* Shima: .\\\. *waves* unagi: <um....shima-kun.....you'll....write back....wont you?> Shima: <Of-Of course!> o\\\w\\\o unagi:....t-thank you....renzou. uwabami hojo: ..... renzou. a word with you for a moment. Shima: "??? Um...Yes?" uwabami hojo: im fine with you having unagi as a friend, but that's as far as i can allow your relationship to go. Shima: "Huh? I mean...Wait, why not further? I mean, if I wanted something more--" uwabami hojo: *grabs shima by the shoulders and looks him straight in the eye* renzou. unagi is 12. Shima: “Eh-…….EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!?!?!?!” -on the plane home- Rin: "..." izumo: koneko, shima, you guys look awful. konekomaru: i saw nothing...i saw nothing... Shima: Q____Q "The universe hates me as much as I hate myself." izumo: good. madoka: *holding rin's hand* Rin: "..." *pat pat* -upon arriving to the airport, several people are there with a sign that reads 'welcome home exwires'!- adrian: well if it aint the heroes of kyoto! seiya: congratulations. gilda: ^^ Rin: owo kyouko: oi! rin! yukio! Rin: *waves, smiling* kyouko: you....*shaking him* YOU ALMOST DIED MORON! D8< madoka: ^^; ???: -aAAAAADOOOOKAAAAAAAAA!!!! *TACKLES HER* madoka: AH sayaka: I MISSED YOU SO MUUUUUUUUUUCH! TT~TT Rin: X____X Bon: "..." sayaka: hey guys! how was kyoto? did you see kyoto tower? did you take pics? we got new students at school! one girl considers me her senpai now! kyouko: sayaka, inhale. sayaka: *BREATHES IN...then out* sorry. im just so hyped! Yukio: *grabbing his bag* Rin: "That's great news!" *shaking still from Kyouko's attack* -elsewhere- ???: right....i see.....i'll keep an eye on them....understood lord lucifer... -elsewhere- ango: ._.; um.....this is.....er...... Kunikida: "...Why?" ango: exactly. dazai, what are you trying to do here? Dazai: "You two have so much in common!" ango: i dont see it. Kunikida: "Agreed." Dazai: owo;;; "...You both can't stand me.* ango: .... Kunikida: "...He is quite annoying." ango: what you mean to say is 'neither of you can stand me'. Dazai: -3- Kunikida: "His grammar is atrocious." ango: isnt that the truth. -_.-; Dazai: "See? You're getting along great!" ango: -_.-; Kunikida: "...I'm going to need more alcohol." ango: tomato juice please. im driving. Dazai: *pouts* "Fine...I'll get your drinks." Kunikida: "...Was he always like this?" ango:....to be honest, he has improved quite a bit....thought that's a stretch. Kunikida: "...I'm reticent to admit the same. I can only imagine how worse he was before the Agency." ango: ......you're better off not knowing... Kunikida: "Perhaps. After his behavior at work..." ango: ....being in the mafia...can mess a person up...a lot...especially under the care of the mafia's boss... Kunikida: "Hmm...I cannot imagine." ango: .... Kunikida: *holds up glass* -elsewhere- Rin: "I just want to sleep for days..." kyouko: i can imagine. we got your bed all set up for you. oh, and you start classes again the day after tomorrow, just to give you a day to get your bearings back. Rin: "...Only a day?" Q_Q kyouko:....rin? are you sure you're alright? Rin: *nods* *yawn* "Just exhausted..." kyouko:..well, if you need anything, let us know, ok? Rin: *weak smile* "R-Right...Thanks." -elsewhere- Kid: "Feeling better?" stocking: yeah. *yawn* Kid: *rubs her back* "Need more sleep?" -elsewhere- Relan: *kitten yawn* shinra: zzzz Relan: "..." *hug* shinra: =///w///= Relan: "Feel okay?" shinra: yeah. Relan: "..." *rubs his hand lightly through his hair* shinra: =/////= Relan: "It's soft." -elsewhere- keek: Q_____Q Hawthorne: "..." barkova: *growls* heheheh~ Hawthorne: "Stop that noise, you mutt." barkova: *snarls* Hawthorne: *glare* barkova: *snarling* FD: "Down." barkova: !!....*silences herself, trembling...almost as if afraid* FD: "Corner." barkova: *crawling to a corner and curls into a ball* .... Hawthorne: "...Disgusting." yana: ... keek: Q_Q FD: "??? Why are you crying?" keek: THIS PLACE IS TERRIFYING AND I WANNA GO HOME! FD: "..." keek: i-i never asked to be brought here. i just want to go home and see my mom again... FD: "I can arrange that." keek: r-really? FD: "Yes. She would look nice with a bomb along her neck as well." keek: !!! no please! dont involve her in this! i-i'll be good! just dont hurt her! FD: "Then do as I say, before I get angry." keek: o-ok.... FD: "Zoey, what shall we do with them..." zoey: whatever you see fit, master fyodor... FD: "..." *smirks* "Care to have some fun?" zoey: for you, anything! FD: "Good. Take the pastor and get him to change that expression. Make the girl watch." -elsewhere- Yohei: *shivers* chie: everything ok, honey? Yohei: "...Fine. It's fine." chie: yohei...i can tell when something is bothering you...*hug* Yohei: "...Don't tell the others. Not yet." chie: *nods* is it....him? Yohei: *nods* chie:....*rubs his back* Yohei: "...New info at work. Just...Why?" chie: ....... medea: ....... *walking back to her room* ..... Shotaro: "G'morning Medea!" medea: !!! Shotaro: "Ready for breakfast? ...You okay?" medea: just....just tired is all....i think...i will sleep in today... Shotaro: "...Well, feel better soon." medea:.....right...... -elsewhere- Lucy: *grumble* anne: *poke poke* Lucy: =_____= "Stupid sleep..." -in another room- kirako: zzzz.... Dazai: *whistling in the kitchen* mii: *mreeeeeow* Dazai: "???" *looks down* -it appears to be a mouse.....with a camera inside it?- Dazai: "Hmm..." kirako: *yaaaawns* morning... *in a nightshirt and panties* Dazai: *kicks the mouse behind him* *smiles* "Hey there." kirako: making breakfast? Dazai: "Surprised?" -elsewhere- Hibana: "And pancakes are done!" *sets down...very burnt pancakes* mikami: um...thank you commander ^^; gabriella: ^^; hanako: yay! Hibana: Eat up~ -elsewhere- Meme: *puts on her sweater vest* mio: *yaaaawn* -at school- atsushi: *working hard* Kyoka: "Impressive." atsushi: *hella focused* Kyoka: *looks over his shoulder* -elsewhere- tsuyu: seems they're setting up for the sports festival more and more each day. Izuku: owo *shaking* ochako: this is gonna be so exciting! Iida: "An important moment to demonstrate our improved skills since last time we engaged in competition!" Bakugo: -____- ochako: what do you think, todoroki? Todoroki: *staring at an envelope in his hands* "..." ochako: >w> what's that ya got there? Todoroki: "Nothing." ochako: hmmm... Iida: "That looks like the envelope of tickets that were distributed to all students. ... !!!! You mean you haven't given your tickets to anyone?!" Todoroki: "Quiet." ochako: .... Bakugo: "What, you don't want your mom going?" Todoroki: "..." Izuku: "..." *light bulb* "!!!" eijiro: what about your sister? Todoroki: "...I haven't given her a ticket yet." eijiro: planning on doing that when you get home? Todoroki: "...I don't know." -elsewhere- Student: *running, tossing off his jacket--which is on fire* "Get away from me!" shinra: ?!?! Student: "They're not leaving me alone! Call the cops!" shinra: oi! the hell are you guys doing? girl in glasses: nyeh? who's this brat? Student: "Th-They wanted money! I gave it to them! Then they burned my jacket!" TT~TT girl in glasses: yeah, it wasnt enough brat. shinra: *KICK ATTACK* girl in glasses: tch- oh, you really want to go up against an oni? heh, be my guest. *holding a die, and rolls it. 3* -BOOOOM- shinra: *has already ran with the student* girl in glasses: !!! fuck! -elsewhere- Arthur: *puts on a mask* "..." mina: is that a welding mask, boyle? jirou: nice. Arthur: "I thought if the new recruit Vulcan can do it, so can I..." mina: like from star trek?! *shiny eyes* Arthur: "...What is this 'Trek in the Stars' of which you speak?" mina: dude, have you been like, living in the middle ages or something?! Arthur: "No era in this world ever dies, so long as it lives on, in our hearts and minds!" *holds up blow torch* -he was put on janitorial duty- Arthur: *holding a plunger* "...Vile toilet. I will be the end of you." marie: *SCREAMING* -BOOOOOOM- Arthur: o____o "...Truly, you are an expert..." -elsewhere- Kunikida: *holding his head, groaning* -the apartment is empty- Kunikida: "..." *stumbles out of bed* "Medicine..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Right there." kirei: *rubbing his shoulders* Benimaru: =\\\= "That's good..." -elsewhere- Poe: *humming* rowena: doing well, i see. *smiles* Poe: .w. "...Maybe?" rowena: how is lana? Poe: o\\\\o "...Lana-y?" rowena: ...brother? are you ok? Poe: *nod nod nod* rowena: ....did something happen? *worried* Poe: "...I have a girlfriend. I'm scared." rowena: !! brother, im so happy for you! Poe: .\\\. "I'm going to screw this up." rowena: o.o; why do you think that? Poe: "...Because I'm cursed." rowena:....brother.... Poe: "I'm not worthy..." -elsewhere- FD: "You completed punishment?" zoey: yes.... keek: *still shaking, horrified* Hawthorne: ………. FD: "Good..." *pats Zoey's head* zoey: ah~ sonia: *peeking out her door, just out of sight* FD: "..." *spots Sonia* "..." sonia: *has already gone back inside her room* ...... FD: "...Zoey, perhaps you should punish the other one..." *walks to Sonia's door* keek: *already hiding in her room* zoey: open up.....OPEN THE DOOR! keek: *whimpering* sonia:....... FD: *knocks on Sonia's door* sonia: .... FD: "Sonia? May I enter?" sonia:......... FD: *opens the door* sonia:....*stares at him* ....... FD: "...Are you hungry?" sonia:.... yana: not much of a conversationalist, is she? FD: "No. But she looks hungry. Might as well give her something." sonia: ...... -elsewhere- Bon: "..." *tosses a ball against the wall* konekomaru: *already catching up with school work* Shima: "..." *headdesk* konekomaru: ?? Shima: "I'm an idiot." konekomaru: is this about unagi still? Shima: *nods* konekomaru: ^^; well, to be fair you never actually asked. Shima: "She looked like her older sister!" konekomaru: *sweatdrop* oh, by the way, night market is open tonight. did you want to go? Shima: TT~TT *nod nod* Bon: "..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *pouts* nozomi: everything alright? Vulcan: "Just thinking...about those Hoods..." nozomi: ....oh.... Vulcan: "Yeah. Just nervous about this mission." -elsewhere- Anya: *looking up at the sky* bailey: thinking about stuff, princess? Anya: -_-; "Don't call me that." bailey: isnt it true though? O.O; Anya: "...I just don't like being called that while I'm here." bailey: oh. im sorry. D8> Anya: "It's fine. Just don't make a habit of it, please." bailey: noted! -elsewhere- Giriko: *holding a ping pong paddle* "Ready!" -elsewhere- Gopher: "SMASH IT!" kirika: *squish* freaking roaches... Gopher: *huge sigh of relief, as he leans against Kirika* "So grateful..." kirika: -_-; Gopher: "I hate those tiny creatures, with their antenna and legs and...and..." o_____o kirika: what? Gopher: "...What if there are more of them?" -elsewhere- Medusa: *sips juice* neian: zzzz Medusa: "..." *rocks the crib just a bit* neian: =w= Medusa: *content sigh* grimoire: seems the child has mellowed you out after hundreds of years. Medusa: -_-;;; "I have not changed that much." -elsewhere- Yumi: *making Shiori's bed* shiori: zzz lord death: ^^ Yumi: *whispers* "She's growing so big..." lord death: i know. Yumi: "...Death?" lord death: hmm? Yumi: "...She's going to need you." lord death:....i know...hey shiori.. shiori: *yawn* pa! pa! lord death:...*craddling her* Yumi: TTWTT stocking:.....*walking away*....*sigh* Kid: *whispers* "Found you..." stocking: !!!! kid! jeez, i nearly jumped out of my skin! Kid: ._.; "S-Sorry..." stocking: *sigh* i-it's fine... Kid: "...What's wrong?" stocking: just this whole sibling thing im trying to get used to....it feels so surreal. Kid: *nods* "I have...some familiarity with that." stocking:...s-sorry... Kid: "It's fine...I have a sense how you may feel...but maybe I could ask, do you feel badly about this?" stocking:....how so? Kid: "Are you upset with the situation?" stocking: i wouldnt go that far. i mean, i am shocked, but im not mad or anything. Kid: *nods* "Any sense how you'll react when your parents have this child?" stocking: i dont really know....i'll just have to take it in stride. Kid: "...I think...your sibling will have the best sister possible." stocking: ^^; Kid: *pats her hand* -elsewhere- ebie: maaaaaail caaaaaaall! oscar: *looking at a letter*....i'll read this one in secret~<3 Steinbeck: "...We get mail?" ebie: yep! oh, and your sister sent you a letter! Steinbeck: *takes it* "..." rosasharn: [dear big brother, how are you doing? we're all doing well so far back home. midge is growing up so quick, she looks just like her papa. ruthie and winfield ask about you every day, as does ma. you know how she worries, haha. write back soon, your sister, rose of sharon.] Steinbeck: "..." *his hand shakes slightly* twain:..you ok? Steinbeck: "Fine! Just...fine." twain: ok then. Steinbeck: "..." *folds the letter, puts it in his pocket* -elsewhere- Lucy: "Another!" clerk: ma'am...you've had 9 shots of orange juice... Lucy: "A. NOTH. ER!" atsushi: OwO;;;; Lucy: *stares at Atsushi* "...Be my drinking buddy." atsushi: um... okaaaay? OwO;;;; odasaku: *sweatdrop* Lucy: *leans forward, holding the glass up to him* atsushi: here i go! *takes a full chug* haa... Lucy: "...I like a man who can hold his juice..." atsushi: ^^; (thinking: at least it isnt something like alchohol, i would die) odasaku: you and ango would get along great in that aspect. Lucy: *leans against him* =w= atsushi: O////////////O um... odasaku: .... 7.7; Lucy: *holds his hand, breathes calmly* "..." -a shiver goes up atsushi's body....and his tail pops out- Lucy: *feels the tail hit her* o\\\\\\o atsushi: O/////////O;;;; Lucy: O\\\\\O "...It's big." odasaku: you two um....need a moment alone? atsushi: yeah... Lucy: o\\\\\o "...Have you always been able to have that...tail?" atsushi: since this summer, yeah....i think? Lucy: "...What about..." *pats his head, rubbing his hair* "...ears?" atsushi: uhhh...... o/////////////o *sweating, tail twitching all over* Kyoka: "Is there sinning here?" atsushi: O_O;;;; odasaku: busted. ._.; Lucy: -_-; "Not now..." o\\\o "I mean...no?" atsushi:.... *atsushi.exe has stopped responding* Kyoka: "..." *takes Atsushi's hand* "He's going home. He is not feeling well. Goodbye." Lucy: D:< -outside- naoya: tough break, kiddo. Akutagawa: *clawing a pillar* naoya:...say, something rather funny happened the other day! Akutagawa: "ThERE'S NOthing fuNNY..." naoya: O-O;....well i was hiking through the woods the other day, and guess who i ran into... Akutagawa: "Dead hiker." naoya: no....mori. *she cracks up laughing* Akutagawa: "...Ha ha ha..." naoya: *grins* see, there ya go! Akutagawa: "..." -\\\\- "Let's just go." -elsewhere- akaderu: *in a fast food uniform, collapsed on the couch* X_X im dead.... -elsewhere- miura: ... Mori: "Well? What is it?" miura: no comment, sir... Mori: "Hmph. Not much of a conversationalist..." miura: -.-; Mori: "Can't you tell a joke?" miura: you mean besides kajii's 'sex life'? Mori: "...High five?" miura: *high five* Mori: "Good one!" miura: thank you sir. Mori: "You're welcome....You drink?" miura: im not physically able to sir, given that, in case you forgot, i'm a goddamn robot. Mori: "Motor oil?" miura: hah. funny. Mori: "...Do you do anything for fun? I mean, if you can't drink, what do you do?" -elsewhere- Mephisto: "How are you~?" stocking: doing well dad. how was the trip? Mephisto: "Illuminating." *holds up a gift bag* stocking: oh? Mephisto: "Something sweet for our sweet daughter~" stocking: *shiny eyes* felisia: hope you like it. stocking: *HUG* TTuTT Mephisto: "!!!" *pat pat* "Are you okay?" stocking: just happy... -elsewhere- Dazai: "Where did it come from?" atsushi: i think it just popped out cause i was nervous... i mean, i know it's a side effect of my ability but.... ./////.; it's still awkward... Dazai: "...Maybe see a doctor? Or...a vet?" atsushi: -_-; odasaku: that...actually is kinda funny. atsushi: no one is asking you od- Dazai: "??? 'Odd'?" atsushi: ._.; oddly enough? OuO;; Dazai: "...Okay. But maybe it's tiger puberty." atsushi: =////=; what was it like for you?.....when you started having those.....weird feelings that make you feel funny? Dazai: "...You mean when I noticed how attractive certain people were?" atsushi: i guess? Dazai: "...I think I lost my virginity before I realized how attractive people are." atsushi: O-O; um- Dazai: "It didn't feel like anything. Maybe other people's first time is good. But it felt empty. Just happened." atsushi:.....oh... Dazai: "With time, I had good experiences, and bad experiences. I screwed up, a lot." atsushi:....*pats his back* Dazai: *small smile* "You're going to be fine." atsushi:....t-thanks... odasaku:....*pats his back* Dazai: "And hey, you're getting sex education at school, so just be smart." atsushi: o-of course! .... .//////.;;;; Dazai: "??? What, you need some more sex ed?" atsushi: im fine thank you! Dazai: *nods, pats his head* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "!!!!" *holds up the newspaper* kim: what happened? Jacqueline: "Doesn't this surveillance photo have someone who looks familiar?" kim: *examines* ?? *squiiiint* *It looks like her mom* kim:...*her stomach drops* Jacqueline: "...What is she doing?" -elsewhere- Todoroki: *holding the envelope* fuyumi: more fan mail? ^^; Todoroki: *holds it to her* "Take it." fuyumi: oh? um... *opens it* !! Todoroki: "...Will you be in attendance?" fuyumi: *smiles* it'd be my pleasure. -elsewhere- Meme: *frowning* tsugumi: is everything ok, meme? mio: you look uneasy... Meme: "Just tense...irritated...Want to punch something..." mio: did someone say some shit to you? Meme: "..." *nod nod* mio: want me to beat them up? Meme: *shakes her head* "...I want a punching bag. Can you hold it for me?" -elsewhere- eijiro: SPORTS FESTIVAL HYYYYPE! atsushi: ???? i am so confused. Lucy: "That thing where the Quirk students compete against each other?" momo: not just quirk students. over the years, it has grown and expanded to various types of students. Kyoka: "Such as ability users?" momo: i dont see why not. ^^ Kyoka: *looks at Lucy* Lucy: *looks at Kyoka* Lucy and Kyoka: "..." *look at Atsushi* atsushi: um.... ^^; ochako: deku. iida.....*her face is intense* LET'S DO OUR BEST!! Iida: ._. Izuku: o_o "Y-Yeah..." mina: its like she's possessed all the sudden. ._.; Izuku: "M-Must be pumped up?" ^^; Todoroki: "..." ochako: IM TOTALLY GONNA WRECK THIS! YEEEEAH! Izuku: o_____o Todoroki: "..." -later, at lunch- Izuku: "...So, I was wondering..." ochako: hmm? whats up? Izuku: "I'm sorry if this seems intrusive, and you're totally free not to answer. I mean, I wouldn't want to look like I'm delving into other people's business, but at the same time I think learning more about my classmates can help me rationalize what is--" Iida: *slaps Izuku upside the head* Izuku: *focused* "Why did you want to become a hero?" ochako: oh! um...well...uhh....i-if i tell you, you promise you wont look down on me? Izuku: "O-Of course I won't!" Iida: *nod nod* ("...Although I am taller than you.") ochako: well.....*sigh* im doing it for money. ^^;; Izuku: "!!!" Iida: "...Well, why is that wrong to seek a more comfortable lifestyle?" ochako: it's just...well, my family owns a construction company, but we dont get much business, so we're kinda broke. Izuku: "...Oh." ochako: thats why i want to become a pro hero. i can earn lots of money so my family can live easier lives! Iida: "That is quite noble!" Izuku: "Yeah! It's what anyone would want..." Todoroki: *around the corner* "..." -elsewhere- Yohei: *flipping through documents* coworker: oi, nanami. how's the fam? Yohei: *smiles* "Quite well. Kiddo will be doing computer coding in no time." coworker: haha. Yohei: *points to a pic on his desk* "Looks like his mom." coworker: he's got your eyes though. Yohei: "...A bit gentler than mine." -elsewhere- Hibana: *mixing chemicals* -elsewhere- Bakugo: *drinking milk--looking around him* "..." eijiro: you excited man? Bakugo: "...Just something to do. Got to show this class is the best. And that I'm the best." eijiro: yeah! ....you feel like someone is staring at us right now? Bakugo: "Every. Damn. Day." eijiro: almost feels malicious. creepy. *shivers* Bakugo: "..." *hands Eijiro a knife* "Toss this." eijiro: HUEH?! O_O; Bakugo: "He'll dodge it. He always does." eijiro: uuuuhhhh ._.;;;;;;;; Bakugo: "..." *takes the knife back* "I'll do it." *tosses it into shrubs in the cafeteria--and a loud yell is heard* eijiro: HOLY SHIT! Mineta: *sits up out of the bushes* Q__Q *he's holding a camera...* eijiro: oh. it was nothing important then. Bakugo: "Yep." Mineta: "YOU COULD'VE KILLED ME!" student: so? pony: *gives him a cup full of ice* Mineta: TT~TT "Thank you, Pony." pony: yeah, ya needed some ice for dat burn. Mineta: Q_______Q "EVERYONE IS SO MEAN!" -elsewhere- Stein: "...What's security like at this festival?" marie: they've strengthened it up five times since last time, given the incidents that have been occurring recently. Stein: *nods* "Gonna be loud...but it'll bring in ratings." marie: remember how fun it was when we were taking part? Stein: "...I was just there to win." marie: ...still, it was fun. Stein: "Hmm...It was kind of funny seeing Spirit lose." marie: yeah. kami was so pissed off at him for that. kneed him right in the balls. Stein: "...Ha." Spirit: *flames around him* "..." marie: OuO; Stein: "Oh. Hello, Spir--" Spirit: "LET ME TELL YOU ONE THING! THIS COMPETITION IS GOING TO BE MASSIVE! AND I'M GOING TO RECLAIM MY CREDIBILITY AT IT!" marie: are you...saying you're going to compete? ._.; Spirit: "...Sure?" -elsewhere- Master: "Put that banner up higher." miranda: *nods and putting it up* Master: *thumbs up* "The Sports Festival should be a killer for business." miranda: yeah. *smiles* remember that year i was in the olympics? good times. *smiles* Master: *nods* "We are still proud of you." miranda: ^^ -elsewhere- Hyde: *drops a TV into the living room* licht: *raises a brow* romina: ooh. Hyde: "Guess who's watching the festival?!" julian: us? Hyde: "Yep!" *hands Julian a bowl and a bag of microwavable popcorn* julian: ._.; Hyde: "I got plenty! So keep making it!" -elsewhere- Izuku: o_______o *looking into a shop window* "New...alternative...action figures...of All Might..." *grabs his wallet--and sees the cash* "Aw...I don't have enough money." ???: *hands him some cash* Izuku: "?!" *looks* ???: here. take it....dont worry, its not stolen or something, haha. Izuku: "I-I can't take your money! I mean, I didn't earn it. And it could be a poor example if I wish to be a model superhero. Furthermore--" -she smiles- yana: easy kiddo. im just trying to be a good Samaritan here. ^^ i can tell you really want it. if you want, you could pay me back some time later. Izuku: "..." *nod nod* "Th-Thank you! Um...Where do I send you the money?" atsushi: !!! here! let me! yana: ... Izuku: "???" atsushi: it's this one, right? -elsewhere- Iida: *doing squats* -elsewhere- Meme: *pants, pants...takes another swing at the punching bag* mio: *timing her* Meme: *punch punch punch* -elsewhere- Kepuri: "We're home." nea: welcome back! medea: *still in her room* ... Kepuri: "...Where's the psychic?" mana: she's in her room. she hasnt left since this morning... Kepuri: "..." *takes bags of fast food, hands them to Mana--then takes out a bag labeled 'Medea'* "Give the rest to everyone. Tell Shotaro I got him the Happy Meal he wanted." *walks to the stairs* mana: ok....medea? we got you lunch. medea:...not hungry... Kepuri: "Come on--you need to eat something." *shakes the bag* "We got you fries!" medea:...*takes the bag and closes the door* Kepuri: -_- "...You're welcome." medea:..*silently weeping* -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Report." atsushi: *hands it to him* Kunikida: "...You have not let this work get in the way of what you need to finish in school, have you?" atsushi: no sir. Kunikida: "Even that competition?" atsushi: *nods* Kunikida: "...Then wear this." *holds up a uniform* atsushi: oh.. um... ._.; Kunikida: "Promote us." atsushi: .___.; this is...um.... *The uniform has the Agency's name in big letters* Kunikida: "Is there a problem?" atsushi: not at all sir! Kunikida: "Good. Then get back to training. Dazai said something about sparring--" atsushi: *looks at the door* Dazai: *opens the door* "Meet your sparring partner!" *Someone seven feet tall is behind Dazai* atsushi: O_O;;;;; um...who is that? Dazai: "Meet Winnifred! She's a great compet--" Winnifred: *grabs Dazai by the head--and tosses him back like a ragdoll* -elsewhere- Kid: *sips his hot chocolate* kirika: *playing her game with mocha resting on her head* Patty: *collapsed on the couch* "Zzz..." liz: peaceful. Wes: *sighs, smiles* "Yeah." lord death: ^^ my precious family. Yumi: *small smile* "Indeed." *sets down drinks* -elsewhere- Bakugo: "I'm home." mitsuki bakugou: welcome back kiddo! so i heard you're takin part in the sports festival? Bakugo: " 'Course I am. Got to make an impression." -elsewhere- himiko: *watching tv* fang: guuba! guubaguu! Dabi: “…” compress: the joys of fatherhood? Dabi: "...Kill me..." compress: no help there. Dabi: Q_______Q -elsewhere- FD: "And done." yana: *takes a peek* huh. FD: "...'Huh'? I only get a 'huh'?" yana: i mean, what kind of reaction are you looking for here man, like 'woooah that is so cool!' or 'eeew what the fuck man?!' FD: "...Drive the fear of death into people." yana: ...dark. FD: ^^ "Thank you." yana: no probs. FD: "Now, I have to complete a task for our 'guests.' Care to assist?" yana: sure, got time to kill. FD: "Take care of the children. I'll deal with Hawthorne." yana: yep. sonia: .... barkova: 8D keek: Q_Q FD: "Have fun~" *closes the door* yana: alright brats, listen the fuck up. it's story time. FD: *approaches Hawthorne's room--and spots blood under the door* "..." *knocks down the door* "...What fun is this if you're going to torture yourself?" Hawthorne: "..." mitchell?: h e  a s k e d  y o u  a  q u e s t i o n... Hawthorne: "I...am not here for anyone's amusement--" FD: "Really? Because this is rather amusing in how pathetic you look." Hawthorne: "..." zoey: he is pathetic, isnt he master fyodor? FD: "Indeed. Zoey, he is filthy. Remove those rags from him." zoey: *tearing them off* Hawthorne: *does not resist, stares at the floor* FD: "Look at me." Hawthorne: "..." FD: "...Zoey..." zoey:...*slaps hawthorne* he gave you an order. Hawthorne: *swallows...looks up* FD: "I need you at your best. This is not it. Your mind is like clay, which we will mold. But your body...Zoey will now do what is necessary to fix you up. Fix his wounds and heal his scars as well as you can." zoey: of course, master fyodor. FD: *nods* "I will leave you to it." *turns to depart* Hawthorne: "Will you give me what I ask?" FD: "...And more." *departs* -elsewhere- Chuuya: *looks at the poster* " 'Sports festival'?" kouyou: i even went and got you some new gym clothes~ *holding up a green track suit* Chuuya: "...Green?" naoya: she said something about it bringing your hair out? kouyou: ... Chuuya: "...F-Fine..." -elsewhere- Mori: "Now, get some sleep." elise: zzzzz =u= Mori: *small smile, as he tucks her in and exits* -...- Mori: *sighs* ("Too quiet.") -....- Mori: *presses a button on the intercom* miura: yes sir? Mori: "Come here." miura: do you require something, sir? Mori: "...Someone to speak with. I...want company." miura:...are you requesting anything lewd of me, sir? Mori: *shakes his head 'no'* "...I don't want to be alone tonight." miura:...very well then, sir. Mori: *nods* "Thank you...Do you...drink tea?" miura: no. Mori: "...Do you have more jokes memorized?" miura:...sir.. Mori: "...What? Are you suggesting _I_ am a joke?" miura: not at all sir. Mori: "...Do you dream?" miura: surprisingly, no. i do not dream of electric sheep. Mori: *smirks* "And that, Miura, is a joke." miura:...ah. Mori: "...Do you like it here?" miura: it's the only place i really know, so i suppose yes. Mori: "You can always see more places." miura: i have no particular interest at present. Mori: "But is there anything keeping you here?" miura: simple. i have a job to do. Mori: "...What if there was more to keep you?" miura: if you're suggesting anything sexual, im afraid i will have to decline. Mori: "...Not what I..." *sighs* "Nevermind. But promise me, you will consider not some_one_, but some_thing_, that fulfills you, makes you want to stay other than work." miura:...i'll consider it. Mori: *nods* "...May you sleep by my side tonight? Nothing sexual. Just to know I am not alone." miura:...very well. Mori: *opens the door to his room...stays dressed, just lies down...* miura:...*pats his head, like a mother would to her child* Mori: *small shake...* miura:.......*small humming* Mori: *closes his eyes* "M..." miura: .... Mori: "Zzz..." miura:...sleep well sir.... Mori: *sleeps* -elsewhere- Giovanni: "Unacceptable." lisa: .... Giovanni: *holds the photo up to her* "You took this from the workshop, didn't you?" lisa: ..... -elsewhere- Relan: *shivers* shinra: *hug* ^^ Relan: *calms down...* "Zzz..." -morning- Motojirou: *snoring* ayako: WAAAAKEE UUUUUUUP! *banging pans together* Motojirou: O___O *falls off* "Ouch!" ayako: YAAAAY HE'S UP! Motojirou: "...What now? I was having good dreams." ayako: we got stuff to do today! Motojirou: -____- "Can I at least eat first?" -elsewhere- Mori: *snoring* miura: .... (thinking: he was...almost like a child in that moment....) Mori: *turns over, yawns, opens his eyes* "...???" miura: good morning sir. Mori: ._. "...Good morning. Did you sleep?" -elsewhere- atsushi: .... odasaku: nervous? atsushi:...i dunno.... odasaku:....*head pat* atsushi: thanks. odasaku: no probs. *Knock knock* atsushi: it's open. Lucy: *pops in her head* "Ready?" atsushi: yeah. *smiles* Lucy: "...You look better smiling." *smiles back* atsushi: .///////////. Lucy: "Now hurry up." -elsewhere- Kid: *hums* stocking: =////u////= Kid: *smiles* "Well, look at that..." stocking: hmm? what? Kid: *small smooch on her nose* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "And what are you up to today?" *hug* stocking: not much, you? Kid: "I have the day off..." stocking: ah. Kid: "May I spend my day with you?" stocking: it would be my pleasure~ Kid: *offers his arm, smiles* stocking: *smooch* ~<3 Kid: ^\\\^ -elsewhere- Todoroki: *jogging* ochako: *whistling* Todoroki: "???" ochako: hey todoroki! training hard? Todoroki: "...Oh. Hello. Yes." ochako: this is gonna be eeeepiiiic! Todoroki: "...It will be an opportunity for true heroes to rise to prominence." ochako: i know! >u< Todoroki: "...Well, good luck." ochako: you too, todoroki! ^^ Todoroki: -\\\\- "...Okay." ochako: ^^ Todoroki: "...Are you jogging as well?" ochako: yep! im pumped! Todoroki: "...I was taking this path..." ochako: cool! i think the observatory tower is up ahead. you can see a huge part of the city from there! Todoroki: "Oh. I have not been there." ochako: eh? for real? well, death city is a huge place. maybe we could stop by? Todoroki: "...If we can climb the stairs." ochako: you're on! Todoroki: *follows...small smile* -elsewhere- FD: "And did he learn his lesson?" zoey: yes... FD: "Very good...What is he doing now?" zoey: healing for now.... FD: "Good...Because you and I must speak." zoey: what is it? FD: "Are you happy here?" zoey: of course i am! if i can be by your side, i'm more than happy! FD: "Because I would hate to think you are as miserable as others occupying this location...After how Hawthorne behaved, I cannot afford to have you be unhappy." zoey: *blush* FD: "How may I improve your mood?" -elsewhere- Relan: "I can't imagine being in that festival..." shinra: i think you could have the potential. Relan: "When the competitors include...that explode-y guy?" shinra: we could take him on! >u< Bakugo: "...Really?" Relan: Q_Q shinra: JEZZUSFUCK! iris: how long was he....? Relan: *hides behind Iris* -elsewhere- Dazai: *staring at the dish in the oven* "..." *in an apron and with oven mitts* "...Just a bit more." -ding- Dazai: ^W^ *opens the oven removes the dish* "..." *inhales* "Ah, good..." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "This outfit is stupid." gin: well it's practical. Akutagawa: "I fail to see why I must wear this." naoya: ceremonial. i wore the same kind of outfit when i was in high school. Akutagawa: "Yours was this goofy?" naoya: eh. i had no real opinion. could have been worse, you could be down to practically your underwear! Akutagawa: "...I'm debating that point..." higuchi:.... ._.; Akutagawa: "I have no more time for this. Are the measurements sufficient on this attire?" -elsewhere- Akane: *speaking to security* "Be sure to check in and check out when you finish your shift." guard: *salutes* sir. Akane: "...Interesting cape. Your name?" guy: they call me 'the crooster!' clay: ACK! Akane: *writing down the name, then looks at Clay* "???" clay: MY EYES BURN DUDE! namiko: TT_TT *hiding under the bleachers* Akane: *sighs, puts on goggles, tosses bottle of drops to Clay* "At least we have 'tear gas' as a superhero this year..." namiko: that's fair. midnight: it's 'teary blue' actually. Akane: "Just describing the practical technique...So, all exits are guarded. After the last attack on students, whether by villains or rogue witches, I'm happy to have most preparations completed." clay: and protection from giant whales falling out of the sky! Akane: "...I told you, they don't migrate here." clay: then explain the one that fell into the lake then a few months ago, huh? Akane: "...That was a whale commandeered by electronic implants." clay: so like a robo whale? Akane: "Yes." clay: oh. Akane: "Professor Midnight, who is your biggest hero, height-wise?" midnight: in terms of height? as in all the time or maximum growth? -elsewhere- Iida: "...Brother? It's me..." tensei: oh, a pleasure to hear from you, tenya. what's up? Iida: *small smile* "I'm preparing for the festival. I've been improving my training. I...just want..." tensei: hmm? Iida: "...bring honor to our family." tensei: *smiles* i think you already are. Iida: "..." *manly tears, bows* "THANK YOU, BROTHER!" -elsewhere- Hiro: *looking at festival schedule* "Some musical performances on some evenings..." EF: ah. Hiro: "You get tickets?" EF: yep. Hiro: "Same. Guess I'll see you there! I hope I can actually see it this year--usually, someone is blocking my view..." -elsewhere- Reporter: *waving at teachers* "Excuse me! An interview, please!" marie: oh. you're ann terveau, from the news station? Reporter: *beaming* "Yes, I am! And you...Mjolnir, correct? The student from an earlier festival and now a teacher here, correct?" marie: that's correct. and dont forget that im a death scythe~ ^^ *wink* Ann: "...O-Of course not." ^^; "I wanted to ask about the upcoming Festival. Who are the students favored to win this year?" marie: well, as a teacher, i shouldnt really be picking favorites out of fairness to the others. Ann: "Aw, come on--there has to be a few you're mentoring for this event." -elsewhere- Stein: *falls down onto the couch* valentine: long day? Stein: "Security protocols, stocking the medical offices...Will be over-time at the infirmary during the games." valentine: ah. Stein: "...Could I have your assistance in the infirmary during the games?" valentine: already way ahead of you. Stein: "Thanks, Val..." *lies back* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *whistling, as he sets out a photo...showing some students in sports uniforms* reimi: that's...watanuki, isnt it? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Sakuya, yes. And Naho. And Lilac." reimi:...you miss them, dont you...? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Eat well. You'll need the energy." lilac:...t-thank you. Shamrock: "You're welcome." X_^ tsubaki: ^^ Sakuya: "Could someone pass the salt?" -elsewhere- Todoroki: "..." ochako: wooooah! the view is awesome from up here! Todoroki: "...There is a lot to see." ochako: *smiles* can you see your house from here? Todoroki: "..." *points* ochako: woah! Todoroki: "And yours?" ochako: oh, it's on the other side of town. Todoroki: "Point it to me." -elsewhere- Yohei: *sips coffee* chie: *kiss* Yohei: ^\\^ "What's that for?" chie: love you~ Yohei: *smiles* "Love you, too." chie: ^///^~<3 Yohei: *puts a hand on her hip, letting her sit in his lap* chie: o///o Yohei: *rests his head along her shoulder* chie: *hug* Yohei: *hug* chie: =////= Yohei: "Are you...okay?" chie: yeah. of course i am. Yohei: *nods* "I'm glad...Toru sleeping okay?" chie: *nods* Yohei: "...Want to lie down for a bit?" chie: ....yeah. Yohei: *picks her up, takes her to their bed* -elsewhere- Hawthorne: *in a suit again...but his eyes look out, dead* "..." zoey: well?.....say something you.... Hawthorne: "...What would you have me say?" zoey: ..... Hawthorne: "...Why are you here?" zoey:...it's simple. im here only to serve the man i love Hawthorne: "And what if he does not return those feelings?" zoey: *grabs him by the neck* YOU DONT KNOW A THING ABOUT MASTER FYODOR!! HE LOVES ME MORE THAN ANYONE!! Hawthorne: *choking, but smirking* "Love...Hate...Same emotion...I see how he looks at you. He has no love for you. Just hatred..." zoey: *grabbing tighter* SHUT UP! SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!!!! Hawthorne: *grabs her wrists, trying to pull them away, bringing up his knees to push her away* "Yes, woman, suffer as I have suffered, in sight of me, your worst enemy...No friendly hand pulls at his heart-strings, for he has no love in his heart. How could he love a monster like you, who murders her only friend?" zoey: he...hehehe..AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! ahhh~ i only....did...what master fyodor...asked of me... Hawthorne: "And you killed your friend. You killed your friend because a madman told you to. You killed your only friend because a madman told you to. You killed your only friend because a madman told you to--then defiled you, from the inside out, like the base whore you are--" zoey: *slaps him...with a lead pipe* Hawthorne: *knocked to the floor, bleeding from the head* zoey: ......*exits the room* ......... FD: "..." *steps out, looks at Hawthorne...follows Zoey* zoey: master fyodor...? you...dont believe him....do you? FD: "Of course not." *rests his hand along her cheek* "I love you." zoey: ahhh *blush* FD: "But there are two problems." zoey: w-what is it, master fyodor? FD: "First, you have damaged one of our members. He will need your medical treatment." zoey:....understood. FD: "Second, you will treat him..." *turns her around--and slams her against the wall* "...after your punishment." zoey: ah! *pant* m-master fyo- FD: *slaps a hand over her mouth, as he leans onto her* "I can't have you killing my soldiers..." *jams his nails into her side* zoey: *letting out a muffled moan* FD: *rips her skirt with his nails, tearing it off of her* "You like blood so much?" *digs his nails into her bare leg* zoey: a-ahhh~!' FD: *grabs her underwear by the edge--tugging on them until they start to tatter* zoey: *blush* FD: "Are you really so embarrassed, Zoey, at being in a state of undress before me?" *turns her around, lifting up her shirt over her head* "You have no reason to be ashamed, before the man who loves you, who has seen all of you." zoey: it...f-feels good... FD: *grabs her bra--and rips it down, his mouth reaching her breast* -elsewhere- Spirit: "Hey, Kim. How're you holding up?" kim: good. you? Spirit: "A'ight. Just working out for the Festival..." kim: you're...taking part? sachiko:.... >////>; Spirit: "Yeah. What's wrong with that?" kim: no, nothing at all!....hey sachiko. sachiko: miss diehl. Spirit: "We're getting items for dinner. You hungry?" kim: eh, sure. Spirit: "Feel free to invite Jackie--plenty of food tonight!" kim: cool. Spirit: "And bring dessert!" -elsewhere- Kepuri: "What is her deal?!" chie: im not sure....she seems....hurt. Kepuri: "Then go to a doctor!" chie: i dont mean physical hurting. -_-; Kepuri: "Then a head doctor! You know, a shrink!" chie: perhaps... -elsewhere- Izuku: *sets his new action figure on the shelf* "...I'll make you proud, sir." -elsewhere- rowena: *reading* Poe: "Sister? I finished the cookies." rowena: *smiles* that's great. ^^ lenore: *casually perched on her head* Poe: *offers a cookie to Lenore* lenore *nom nom* Poe: ^^ "Glad you like it." -elsewhere- Todoroki: "I'm home." fuyumi: welcome back! Todoroki: "May I provide any assistance with dinner?" fuyumi: sure. Todoroki: *grabs an apron* "...Anything interesting happen?" -elsewhere- Mr. Urakaka: *asleep on the couch, still in his work clothes* "Zzz..." ochako:...*smiles and puts the blanket over him* -elsewhere- Black Star: *snoring* kilik: guess he's crashing here tonight then? soul: seems like. Black Star: *swings his arm* soul:...whatcha think he's dreaming about? kilik: *shrug* Black Star: "Give it to me..." kilik:...*smirks, pulling out shaving cream and putting it into the palm of black*star's hand* Black Star: "Yeah, that's it...Big burger..." *moves his hand up to his mouth* "NOM." kilik + soul: *holding in laughter* Black Star: *muttering* "Tsubaaaaaaaakiiii....I told you I don't like whipped cream on my burger." -they just lose it- Black Star: *wakes up* "..." *growls* -elsewhere- kenji: *humming* Kunikida: "I have an errand for you." kenji: okay! what is it? Kunikida: "Delivers this package to the police." kenji: okay! hey kyouka, lets do our best! Kyouka: "Yay." -elsewhere- yana: *checking the cameras* *Dazai is washing dishes, Lucy is...holding up a sports uniform?* yana: *yawn* uuuugh. so laaaaame. are we ever gonna get this damned plan going? FD: *enters, buttoning his shirt* "What do we need to move forward?" yana: *looks back at him ala shaft head tilt* well, for starters, we need to finish contacting that guy, but it may take months. FD: "Can you make it 'weeks'?" yana: i could try, but i cant guarantee it. -_-; FD: "Please do." *adjusts his tie* yana: *nods* *glances through the door* zoey: *panting, laying on the floor* yana: *cringe* FD: "...I'll be done in a few minutes. Tend to the children." yana:....right. -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *hands out towels* -elsewhere- kenji: ^^ Kyoka: "...There it is." -after that- kenji: what do you want to do now? ^^ Kyoka: "Crepes." kenji: that sounds yummy! Kyoka: "Good. I hope you have money." ???: hueeeee....the city is so big and scary. i wish i could go home... kenji: !!!! ???: *a young boy, around 14, looks up* ueh? k-kenji? kenji: *HUG* NANKICHI!! Kyoka: "???" kenji: oh! kyouka, this is nankichii, he's from ihatov like me! nankichii, this is kyouka, she's one of my coworkers! nankichii: e-e-ehhh? coworkers? what? *confused* Kyoka: "Student employee." nankichii: ehhhh??? -elsewhere- hirotsu + naoya: *belting out an epic enka duet. it is a marvelous sight to behold* higuchi: ^^; Gin: "..." *downs another shot* higuchi: wait, where did tachihara and ryunosuke go? Gin: "??? ... Oh no." clerk: sir. you're drunk. go back to your room please. -_-; Tachihara: "No, you go back to your room!" Akutagawa: *shivering* -a voice can be heard singing in one of the rooms...atsushi's voice- Akutagawa: "..." *follows the voice* atsushi: *singing karaoke* Lucy: QWQ Akutagawa: *staring from the window* Q~Q kirako: *claps* naomi: ^^ Lucy: "Bravo!" atsushi: aw, shucks guys. ^^ *scratching the back of his head, blushing a bit* Lucy: "Encore!" atsushi: well- *notices the window* *SCREAM* Lucy: "!!!" Akutagawa: *face pressed against the glass* naomi: WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?! Akutagawa: *smashes the window* -he got tazed- Lucy: o_o; atsushi: that was terrifying. -underground- RHOD member: <boss, we have a problem. someone leaked our location. we'll need to move to the secondary base.> FD: *sigh* <Begin.> -elsewhere- Mori: "???" miura: someone sent us the location of the rats... Mori: *smiles* "Send our team!" miura: understood. -and so- naoya: look out fuckers, pest control is in town! hirotsu: *approaching the door....he sent it flying back* -silence.......no one is here...- Akutagawa: "..." Chuuya: "Damn it." *sniffle* naoya: ??? -a small child can be heard whimpering from one of the rooms- Chuuya: "???" *follows the sound* -the room is empty, save for two beds....the sound is coming from under one of them- sonia: *whimpering, clutching a stuffed bear* Chuuya: "..." *approaches one bed* sonia: ??? .....*staring up at him* Chuuya: "...Hey." sonia: .....are you....going to kill me? Chuuya: "No...Why would you think that?" sonia:....are you....an angel? Chuuya: "No. Human. Like you." *removes his glove* sonia: ....... *staring out the door* Akutagawa: "...Why is there a small person under that bed?" sonia: ......they left me in this place.....told me i was nothing more than dead weight....*crawling out and going out of the room* Chuuya: "...What is your name?" sonia:.....sonia.....*points to the incubator* i came out of here....from a dead thing.... naoya: the heck is that? hirotsu: an incubator? *examining it* nirvana corporation...? how long has this been here...? Chuuya: ("...Dead thing?") higuchi: *checking rooms*.... ?? *spots a box with 'to mr nakahara' written on it with a letter* what the....?......hey chuuya? you might want to see this. Chuuya: "??? ..." sonia:....*points to the box* mommy in there. Chuuya: "...What do you mean--" sonia: mommy in there.....she died.....i was supposed to be dead too.....but then they grew me in the tube...and now im here.... naoya: that's pretty freaky.... Chuuya: "..." *opens the box* -rain's body is left inside- higuchi: *screaming in horror* hirotsu: !!!! Chuuya: "..." *turns his head--and vomits* naoya: what the fucking shit?!?! sonia:....mommy in there. naoya: w-what the fuck does she mean 'mommy in there'?! Chuuya: "..." *looks up, cleaning his mouth, stares at Higuchi* "...No..." higuchi:....*realization* ......*her face went pale* Chuuya: *stares at Sonia...* naoya: t-the fuck did they do?! th-they turned her into some fucking doll.....what kind of sick fucks are we dealing with?! sonia:.....mommy died..... Chuuya: "..." *sobbing* higuchi:.....chuuya....we should probably leave now....we should bring her with us... Chuuya: "The...The..." naoya: h-h-hey, g-get a hold of yourself! Chuuya: *crying, walking ahead* hirotsu: ..... -in the mafia office- kouyou: !!!! miura: .... elise: EEEEEW SO CREEPY! Mori: "...Uuuuuuuuuummmmm..." hirotsu: and that's the report. naoya: what the hell kind of sick, deprived bastards are we dealing with, mori?! Mori: "...Truly disturbing ones. Poor Rain." higuchi: .........*hard stare at mori* hirotsu: what do we do with her now? *glances at chuuya* Chuuya: "...Sonia? Are you hungry?" Mori: *calm smile before Higuchi* sonia: *hugging his leg, as if hiding from mori* ...... kouyou:..... Mori: "???" Chuuya: *pats Sonia's head* "Come along. I'll make you something good to eat." sonia:....*holding onto the back of his shirt and following* Mori: "At least someone here is good with children." kouyou: .....*small smile* Chuuya: "You like pizza?" sonia:....what's that, papa? Chuuya: .\\\. "...Um...I'm not...Um...It-It's bread with cheese on it..." sonia: *imagining a bread loaf with a slice of cheese on it* oh. Chuuya: "And tomato sauce." -elsewhere- keek: *terrified* FD: "Which of you told them our location?" -no one says anything- keek: *tears falling* FD: "...Keek. Child. Come here..." keek: *trembling* FD: *approach Keek...and hugs her* keek: ??? zoey: .....*malicious glare at keek* FD: "You know who did it. And I promise, if you tell me, I won’t hurt you." keek: i-i dont.... ???: it was me sir! -a young lady approaches- ???: im the one who told the mafia our location FD: "...Why?" ???: i thought......if we lured them into a trap...we could....kill them.... FD: "And so you risk our location on that gamble? What is your name?" ???:....sasha...sir.... FD: "I appreciate your honesty, Sasha. Thank you." sasha:..... FD: "I would like to reward you. Zoey, if you would be so kind..." zoey: *goes up to sasha......and slits her throat* sasha: !!!! *choking on her blood and twitching.....before finally dying* FD: "Oh, you've made a mess, Sasha." sasha: ........ -no one says a thing- keek: *tears still falling* FD: "Well, now that this task has been taken care of, I want all but Zoey and Keek to begin the clean up, unpacking, and organizing. Dismissed." -they all go about their business- keek: ......... zoey: *glaring at keek* FD: *pats Keek's shoulder* "And this is what happens...to anyone who goes against my wishes. Do you understand, Keek?" keek:....*nods. still whimpering* FD: "Good. Now get Sasha out of here. Zoey and I must talk." keek: ......*staring at sasha's corpse* -sasha's eyes are wide in shock...- zoey: ...... FD: "...Zoey? Will you miss Sonia?" zoey: ......will we.....retrieve the new child soon...? FD: "When you wish me to do so, I will." zoey: ah~ FD: "..." *pats her cheek* "That's my girl." zoey: ^^ FD: "...I think I can help you with the new child, too." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *staring at Sonia* "..." sonia: *nom nom* *shiny eyes* delicious! {higuchi: i think....this kid is rain and mori's child....they must have revived her with the incubator....} {Chuuya: "...Same."} {higuchi:....what do we do with her?} {Chuuya: "...Keep her away from Mori."} {higuchi: no arguments from me on that...} {Chuuya: "I just...think that look on his face..." *shudders* "I don't want to know what is going through his mind."} {sonia: *holding her stuffed bear* .....} {Chuuya: "...Hey, Sonia...Does your bear have a name?"} {sonia:....*shakes head* i hid my dream drawings in it...} {Chuuya: "...Drawings?"} {sonia:....i have.....dreams about mommy. about papa......about the demon....} {Chuuya: " 'Demon'?"} -tug tug- Chuuya: "???" sonia: are you ok, papa? Chuuya: "...Fine...Why do you call me 'Papa'?" sonia:....*pulls out a drawing of herself, rain....and chuuya* Chuuya: *holding back tears* "...Oh." *small smile* sonia: you look like the same papa in my dreams..... Chuuya: "In these dreams...what is your mama like?" sonia: mama's really nice....she gives the best hugs. Chuuya: "...Yeah." sonia: ......where are they gonna put mommy now? Chuuya: "...They're...going to let her rest." sonia:.....oh....i wish mommy wasnt dead. Chuuya: "...Me too, Sonia." sonia:.....*hug* Chuuya: "!!! ..." *pat pat, hug* -elsewhere- Gin: "How is Chuuya dealing with all of this?" higuchi: im not sure.....i think....taking sonia in might help him.....god....i can still see her in there.....she looked peaceful... Gin: *nods* "...That they would do such a thing to her...is mortifying.” higuchi:......why would they.....is this some kind of sick joke to them? Gin: "Likely. And to send a message, not only to Mori...but to Chuuya." higuchi: .....*trembling* she never deserved any of this.... Gin: *holds her hand* "No. She did not." higuchi: *hugs and whimpers* Gin: *hug, strokes her back* "..." -elsewhere- Mori: "But Elise, aren't you happy to have another child here to play with?" elise: i gueeeesss... she kinda looks like you a bit. how gross. Mori: ^^;;;; "...Just your imagination." elise: and i think she already hates your guts, rintarou. Mori: ^^;;;;;;;;;; "...I'm sure we'll get along when we get to know each other." -elsewhere- Rin: "How's your mom doing, Stocking?" stocking: doing well. im gonna help set the nursery up later. Rin: "D'aw! I can't imagine how they'll set it up...Your dad's going to add any of his otaku stuff?" stocking:....*excalibur face* that's a scary thought. Rin: "Maybe you could get some candy-shaped plushie for your future sibling." stocking: that would be cute ^^ Rin: "Darn right it would be!" *opens another can of soda* "So, how long before you have a kid?" stocking: RIN! D8< Rin: "What? I thought that's what would happen next after the wedding. I already have a bet going how long before--" izumo: *tapes his mouth shut* stop. Rin: OXO "Hmph?!" Yukio: -_-;;; "My apologies." -elsewhere- Ann: "Thanks for your time!" *turns off her recorder* "Great interview." -elsewhere- Arthur: -_____- "It's him..." tamaki: ??? *excalibur face* dear god. Aoyama: "Bonjour, chaton! Hello, Boyle." tamaki: *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh* hello aoyama. -_-; Aoyama: "You look in fine form today. Excited for the upcoming Festival?" tamaki: yeah, i guess. (thinking: knowing my luck, im gonna be humiliated most likely...) Aoyama: *takes her hand* "Then I wish you the best of luck. And I hope you will be cheering for me." *kisses her hand* Arthur: "..." tamaki: .......... nozomi: oh, hello mr aoyama. it's been a while since we spoke last. Aoyama: "Ah, Miss Nozomi! Hello. You are looking well." -elsewhere- Lucy: *sigh* "Craziness." atsushi: yeah, no kidding. odasaku: .... Lucy: "..." *hug* "Don't get killed by that weirdo." atsushi: !! *hug* i wont... Lucy: *pat pat* "Good...Good." *leans her head on his shoulder* odasaku:...i'll just....*ahem* let you two have a moment.. 7.7 Lucy: "...Atsushi...Thanks." atsushi: *smiles* you're welcome. Lucy: *pulls back, smiles--and pats his head* "Good boy." atsushi: >///<; Lucy: *stretches* "Well, I'm starving. Make me something~" -elsewhere- Hibana: "Mmm~" *smooch* gabriella: *smooch* ~<3 Hibana: *lies down* "Did you ever think it'd be like this?" gabriella: no....but im so happy it is... Hibana: *hug* "...Thank you, for not giving up on me." gabriella:....*hug* Hibana: "I love you, so much... -elsewhere- FD: *seated, in front of a white wall...just staring at it* "..." yana: im back! i got you a housewarming gift. *hands him a mug* FD: "..." *blinks* "Huh?" *looks around, then at the mug* -it has '#1 boss' written on it- FD: "..." yana: im gonna go set my room out. FD: "...Thank you." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *pouting* naho: you ok? Sakuya: "Just...irritated." naho:....*hug* Sakuya: "..." *sniff, hugs* naho: do you want to watch some movies? Sakuya: *nods* "Something...kind of light." naho: ok~ ^^ Sakuya: *sits on the couch* "..." naho: ^^ -elsewhere- Benimaru: *staring up at the Moon* kirei: *asleep, resting her head against his shoulder* Benimaru: *glances at her* "..." ("The Moon only makes her look more beautiful.") kirei: =///= Benimaru: "..." *cheek smooch* -elsewhere- Medusa: -___-; "She's drunk again." shaula: awwwcumooooon im not daaat druuunk. Medusa: "Do I need to show you what you have been shit-posting during your video game playing?" -elsewhere- Emine: *picking a lock* *whispers* "How is this a 'good deed' again?" Shotaro: "Shh!" -elsewhere- Kid: "Welcome home.” stocking: hey kiddo~ *hug* Kid: ^^ *hug* "How was it?" stocking: today went pretty well. Kid: *smiles* "I'm glad." *smooch* stocking: mmm~<3 Kid: *rubs her arm* "All finished for the day?" stocking: yep. shiori: stocky! stocky! stocking: *picks her up* hey to you too, kiddo! shiori: ^o^ Kid: *smiles* "...Perfect." stocking: ^^ Kid: *takes his phone--and snaps a pic* -elsewhere- Vulcan: o_o;;; "...Why does this new robot have...ostrich legs?" karin: we got a commission for a promotional poster by the UA. one of their students is gonna pose with this thing to promote the sports festival. Vulcan: "...That is so rad. Have you named it?" -elsewhere- PlushFix: *shudders, covered in blood* hina: *whistling and playing with a butterfly knife* that was fun, right guys? saku: ... PlushFix: "...I need a bath." *shakes like a dog* hina: *picks him up and throws him into the washing machine* PlushFix: D: "At least let me take a bath with someone hot!" hina: *tosses in a plush toy of a fire ball* PlushFix: -___- "...Cute. How am I supposed to fuck this?" -elsewhere- Anya: *snores* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Thank you for the meal, ma'am." sachiko: no problem, kiddos ^^ kim: ^^ izumi: jackie, how do you like working in the library? Jacqueline: "It's enjoyable enough: quiet, get to keep things organized...But I do not like the rabies shots." izumi: O-O; eh? Jacqueline: "...I was kidding, about Poe's raccoon in the library?" izumi: oh, i see. i think i've seen that raccoon. Jacqueline: "Cute enough--but kind of noisy." kim: from what i've seen in pictures, he's kind of become the library mascot, haha! Jacqueline: "And leaving his fruit-juice footprints everywhere..." -__-; -elsewhere- Stein: *sips a beer* -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Zzz..." -morning- sonia: zzzzz.... Chuuya: "..." mito: *sleeping next to her* Chuuya: *steps away to the kitchen* -there is a few texts, from kouyou, naoya, hirotsu, higuchi, and akutagawa- Chuuya: "?!" *pulls up Kouyou's* kouyou: [how did sonia sleep the first night?] Chuuya: [a bit of adjustment but okay. had her take my bed, i took the couch] kouyou: [i'll be buying her some new clothes today ^^ #proudgrandma] Chuuya: -_-; ['kay] *looks at Hirotsu's* hirotsu: [congratulations on parenthood. if you ever need a nanny, let me know. im already taking care of four children as it is. ie tachihara, naoya, and the akutagawas] hirotsu: [*congratulations] Chuuya: [lol. thanx] *pulls up Higuchi's* higuchi: [u feeling any better? if u want to talk about it, let me know, k?] Chuuya: "..." [thanks.] higuchi: [ok] Chuuya: *pulls up Akutagawa's* Akutagawa: [how is the child?] Chuuya: [sleeping. seems to be resting.] Akutagawa: [good. let me know whether you need me to pick something up.] Chuuya: "..." [okay] *glancing at Naoya's text* naoya: [eyyy congrats on the kid!] Chuuya: -____-;;; [i'm just watching her today.] naoya: [u on parental leave or somethin?] Chuuya: [i don't know. i may have to ask akutagawa for class notes] naoya: [ah.] Chuuya: [can you cover for me at work?] naoya: [are you asking me to play 'executive'? like? for legits?] Chuuya: "..." [no. i am asking you to take on some of my lesser tasks. i have kouyou covering executive duties] naoya: .... [oh. can do] Chuuya: [thanks. make sure akutagawa doesn't do anything stupid] naoya: [*thumbs up emoticon*] Chuuya: *small smile...sets down the phone, opens the fridge, removes some eggs and milk...* sonia: zzz.... mito: *yawns* =w= Chuuya: *pours some milk into Mito's dish, then starts mixing items into bowl...* sonia: *waking up* ??? Chuuya: *already pouring pancake mix into skillet* sonia: *walking into the room and looking around* Chuuya: "...Good morning, Sonia. I'm making breakfast for us." sonia: .....*trying to get up onto the bar seat* Chuuya: "..." *sets down skillet, removes oven mitts* "Here, let me help you up." sonia: ... Chuuya: *picks her up with his hands to drop her into the seat* sonia: thank you. Chuuya: "You're welcome! So, what do you like on your pancakes?" sonia:...? Chuuya: "Maybe banana slices? Chocolate chips? Berries?" -elsewhere- Takehisa: *loading his rifle* -elsewhere- Kid: *yawns* stocking: morning~ Kid: *smiles* "Good morning, Stocking." stocking: *smooch* Kid: *small giggle* "Aw...How was your sleep?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: *staring at an octopus plushie* "..." nozomi: is everything ok? Vulcan: "Y-Yeah...This plushie just...looks familiar. Whose is it?" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: =_= teacher: mr araragi? Akutagawa: "...What?" teacher: please pay attention.

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 55

the gears of fate are turning, and we get a small bit of insight to mori’s childhood...

Kid: *pants* "...I think you should be cut loose now..." stocking: y-yeah... good call... Kid: *unties one hand...and brings it to his face* stocking: *smiles and strokes his cheek* Kid: "I love you, my beloved..." stocking: i love you too, honey~<3 Kid: ^\\\^ *removes the other strap on her hand, and hugs her* stocking: u//////u Kid: *kisses her neck before laying his head on her chest* stocking: *strokes his head gently* Kid: *purrs, kisses her chest lightly* -in asakusa- Benimaru: *blocking attacks* shinra: *making a stance* Benimaru: "..." *springs at him* tamaki: *jumps from above* Benimaru: *does not notice Tamaki, is still attacking Shinra* tamaki: *spindash attack* Benimaru: *hit* "!!!" shinra: woah! tamaki: success! *v-sign* kirei: are you ok, beni? *worried* Benimaru: "..." *stands up* "I am satisfied." shinra: congrats, tamaki. tamaki: *beaming* Arthur: *clapping* -at the 8th brigade- nozomi: commander, we made a breakthrough! Akitaru: "??? Oh?" nozomi: we've managed to pinpoint shinra's brother's location. Victor: *holds up a dirt sample* "We got the dirt!" Akitaru: ._. *looks at Nozomi* "???" nozomi: according to victor's findings, the iron from giovanni's staple gun dates back to the 1500s. Victor: "And this soil sample has a moss that is only found underground." *holds up a map* "And I have narrowed locations in the city that have iron from the 1500s plus this moss underground to...Here!" Akitaru: *looks at the map* "Hmm...That's their headquarters..." maki: way to go guys! nozomi: t-thank you. .///. Victor: ^^ "Thanks! Credit Nozomi for tracking the iron composition." karin: great job nozomi! your dad would be proud. nozomi:.... ^^ t-thank you, dr itou! Akitaru: *small smile* "Good work all around. Have you messaged Shinra?" -the phone rings- Takehisa: *answers* "Eighth Fire Brigade." maki: yo?......ah.....i see....great!....ok. bye. *hangs up* good timing, they finished their training and will be coming home tomorrow. Akitaru: "That'll be one heck of a flight back...I guess we can tell Shinra then." -elsewhere- dahlia: it wont be long before the brigades find our location. Sho: "Which is exactly what we should want." Giovanni: "???" *looks at the others* guruna: kurun~? how is that so~? arrow: *looking at sho* lisa:..... Sho: "It is time one of the Adora Links comes to us." seraphim: .... -elsewhere- Yuu: "Bed goes down. Bed goes up! Bed goes down. Bed goes up!" sayu: what's that thing, yuuyuu? Yuu: " 'Maximum Walker'! With it, I can recuperate and still be on the go." sayu: cool! *hugs the leg* it looks so fluffy! Yuu: ^^ "Yep! It's a bed!" *lifts the leg carefully with Sayu still on it* sayu: that's really cool, yuuyuu! ^^ Yuu: ^\\\^ *takes a few more steps around* -elsewhere- Kyoka: *tapping her foot* yosano: need something, kiddo? Kyoka: "...Do you want to have a meal with me?" yosano: sure, why not. ^^ Kyoka: *sets out a bento box* yosano: wow, this looks great! you make this yourself? Kyoka: *nods* "Yes, I did." yosano: *nom* this is delicious. good job! Kyoka: .///. "...Thank you." *nom* -elsewhere- FD: "Almost...done..." *finishes typing* yana: *doing some touch ups to rain's dress* there we go. FD: "That's coming along very well." yana: thanks. *glances at the incubator...with a baby inside it* should i wait till it's around toddler stage or nah? FD: "Hmm...Up to you on that one." yana: eh, i'll wait a bit on it then. im not good with babies. FD: "Me neither...Tend to be noisy." yana: plus i was kinda born a grown ass adult soooo....yeah. FD: "..." *holds hand up to the top of her head* "..." yana: nyeh? FD: " 'Adult,' huh?" yana: eh. *shrug* still taller than zoey and barkova, so...that's there. FD: "Also true...At least you can pass for a student still." yana: well i do have a baby face somewhat, haha. FD: "Hmm...Don't think that comes from my side." yana: must have been whoever i was supposed to be then. but that's none of my concern right now. FD: "Hmm...This dress, will it be enough?" yana: *nods* now to just get our petit mafia down here somehow... FD: "...Maybe he has a favorite food or beverage?" yana:....*smirk* i did find out he's a classmate of mind....perhaps i should make some new friends tomorrow. FD: "Then that is your next task." *smiles* -morning- Chuuya: *yawns* =_= mito: zzzz.... Chuuya: "..." *kitten hug* mito: =w= Chuuya: *small kiss on the top of Mito's head* "Okay, I guess it's time to get ready for school..." -in class- shinra: we're back at school, finally. tamaki: greeeat. iris ^^ Relan: *waves at Iris* iris: morning, relan. did you guys sleep ok? shinra: yep. tamaki: come on guys, lets get to class already. Arthur: -_____- "Zzz..." nozomi: um...arthur? *poke poke* Arthur: o___O *swings his arms* "TO ARMS!" nozomi: eep! *stumbles back* Aoyama: "Oh, dear..." *catches* nozomi: ah! m-mr aoyama. tamaki: o-o;;;; *fast walking to homeroom* Aoyama: "Hello, Nozomi~" Arthur: *following Tamaki* -_-; nozomi: i-its good too see you again, mr aoyama. ^^; Aoyama: "And you as well. We should catch up. Maybe over lunch?" nozomi: um... s-sure. ^^; Aoyama: "I shall see you there." *waves* -in class- Chuuya: *sits down* yana: ... Chuuya: *looking for a pen* "???" yana: here. *hands him one* Chuuya: "Oh--thanks." *takes it, starts writing* yana:...*smirks* -elsewhere- Izuku: "How did training go?" shinra: it went great! i think we got combat classes in the bag this year. ^^ tamaki: dont get too full of hot air now. -_-; Izuku: ^^; "I'm sure you did well too, Tamaki..." tamaki: ^w^ shinra:... -_-; tamaki: what? ochako: hehe. they really are like siblings. shinra + tamaki: AS IF! Izuku: "...Huh. I kind of see it now. Similar hair, always in arguments--" shinra + tamaki: that doesnt mean a thing! >n< Bakugo: "Jeez, good thing you said 'siblings.' If you said they were a couple, they'd probably bash your head in." tamaki: YOU WANNA GO, BAKUGOU?!?! shinra: *backing away slowly* time for me to get to class now, later! Bakugo: "..." *sighs, flicks some sweat at her* tamaki: EEEEW GROSS!! DX< Bakugo: "My sweat is also highly explosive..." kirika: well, this school year just got more interesting. Gopher: .w. -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...It's not like I miss them or anything." kirei:... *small smile* ^^ Benimaru: -\\\\- "...It is quieter. Maybe I should spar." -elsewhere- Hibana: TT_TT -elsewhere- Lawless: *reading play for class* -elsewhere- Shotaro: *staring at a wall of math equations* owo;;; "...Maybe I'm in the wrong class." -in another classroom- rowena: *writing things down* Kyoka: *taps her shoulder* rowena: hmm? Kyoka: *hands her attendance sheet* rowena: ah. -after classes- yana: oi, ozaki, i know this really cool place to hang out! Chuuya: "Um...I'm not sure I'm--" yana: you sure about that, mr executive? *smirks* Chuuya: "...What kind of a nickname is that?" yana: it's not. but you would know that, wouldnt you, mr chuuya nakahara? Chuuya: "..." yana: a little birdy told me you're planning on taking down the head of the mafia. we want to help you, but we need help from you as well. think of it as a 'we scratch your back, you scratch ours' kinda thing. Chuuya: "...Not interested." *turns, walks away* yana: tch-... seems the boss is right, you are a stick in the mud. so, how's tachihara doing after getting tazed in the junk? Chuuya: "..." ("They were the ones who set that rat trap for Tachihara?") yana: you didnt answer my question, buddy. Chuuya: "...What was that symbol you people left there? That mouse thing?" yana: well, i coooould tell you, but like you said, you're not interested. *smirk* Chuuya: "...What do you want from me?" yana: hey, it's not what _i_ want. it's what my superior wants. but alas, he isnt up here...so if you dont mind making a little trip... Chuuya: "...Location?" yana:...just follow me...*small grin out of his sight* Chuuya: "..." *follows* "This is bad...I should let someone else know..." -underground, the sound of a cello is heard- Chuuya: "..." *trying to recognize the song* -they stop at a door, and the music seems to be coming from there- yana: *opening the door* -a table is set up, with a figure seated at one chair at the end, but due to the lighting, their features are obscured- -in a part of the room, there is someone playing gymnopedie no 1. on the cello- Chuuya: "And what is the point of all this?" yana: just a business proposition. *closes the door, leaving chuuya alone with the cellist and the unknown figure- Chuuya: *looks around...then at the figure* "...Are you in charge here?" -silence- FD: *continues playing* Chuuya: "...Look, you drag me here. At least talk." -the figure doesnt respond- Chuuya: "...I knew this was a waste of time." *stands* Fyodor: *points his bow at Chuuya's neck* Chuuya: "?!!!" Fyodor: "This performance is not over. She wants to be entertained." Chuuya: "...'She'?" -a light flips on- rain:....... *silence....as she is only a doll now* Chuuya: "?!!!!" *covers his mouth* rain:........ Chuuya: "?!!!!" *covers his mouth* rain:........ yana: *watching through the camera, smirking* Chuuya: "Wh-What is this? What is this?!" -she doesnt say anything- Fyodor: "This is an--" *Gravity push to the wall* Fyodor: "!!!" Chuuya: "..." -a scalpel against the neck- zoey:..... *cold glare at chuuya* Chuuya: *turns his head, stares at her with murderous intention* "I can twist that thing through your eye and out the back of your head." zoey:..... Fyodor: *choking, at Chuuya's grip* Chuuya: *takes Fyodor's head--and slams it back against the wall* zoey: !!! *stabs chuuya in the side* master fyodor! *going over to fyodor's side* are you alright?? D8> Chuuya: *cringes, but doesn't let out a sound...removes the scalpel and tosses it aside* Fyodor: *coughing, waving his hand* "F-Fine..." *small laugh* "Just...got off on the wrong foot..." Chuuya: "...you son of a bitch...What sick game is this?" Fyodor: *coughs* "Zoey...Show our friend the file..." zoey:.... *handing something to chuuya, still glaring at him* Chuuya: *snatches it from her, kicking the scalpel to her* *opens the file* "...You a librarian?" Fyodor: "..." *smirks at Zoey* zoey:....former nurse.... and a tool for master fyodor. Chuuya: " 'Tool'? The hell is that supposed to mean?" *holds up a page* "I meant this book you got here. What is it?" zoey:.... *looks at fyodor* Fyodor: "You loved Ms Kosaka, didn't you?" Chuuya: "..." *takes a step forward* zoey: .... Fyodor: "Too bad she died...Be nice if you had a way to--" Chuuya: "Bring her back?" Fyodor: *smiles at Zoey* "He's a smart one, yes?" zoey:...perhaps....but your knowledge vastly outweighs his. Fyodor: *nuzzle* "Of course~" Chuuya: "Are you trying to tell me something, or make me vomit? You have R--...You have her as this...this monstrosity. Why should I listen to one goddamn word you say..." *a crack forms along the floor as the room shakes* "...and not bring this building down onto you?" zoey:.....*looking at fyodor* Fyodor: "This book, as you know, will bring the dead back to life. And I know you, Chuuya. I've been watching you for some time. I know your habits. Your desires. Which wine you have when. Where you buy your Mother's Day gifts for that woman--" Chuuya: "?!!!" Fyodor: "I can predict every movement you take...so I know you will accept my offer. Because without Mito, you are a mess. And you want her to live the life she was denied. And all it takes is this book--to make your dreams into reality." zoey: ... Fyodor: "Including your vengeance against the man who defiled your beloved..." Chuuya: *shaking* yana: *observing through the cameras* ... Chuuya: "What do you need from me?" Fyodor: "Information. And for you not to whisper a word to anyone at the Mafia: not your mother, not miss higuchi, not your boss, not anyone." zoey: and not your former partner, especially... Chuuya: "So none at the Agency, either?" Fyodor: "And no one else you don't want Zoey to kill." *pats her head* zoey: hehe~ *scalpel shine* Chuuya: "...And you will resurrect...her." *looks at the doll* rain: ..... Chuuya: "...What sick fuck would do that to a corpse? ...How could you do that?" Fyodor: *pets Zoey* "Easy...I need an answer, Chuuya." Chuuya: "...I'll do it." yana: *small chuckle* Fyodor: "Good...We'll be in touch." Chuuya: "I'm sure. Will you show me out?" -the door opens, a masked figure is there to lead him out- Chuuya: "..." *follows* *his hand shifts slightly* zoey:.....shall i speak with the child soon? Fyodor: "??? Do you want to?" zoey: if it is what you wish for me to do...i'd gladly do so. Fyodor: *smiles, tickles under her chin* "Go ahead." zoey: ah~ yana: *rolls eyes and sticks tongue out as if to gag* ugh, you guys know i can still see you, right? Fyodor: "...Then leave it recording and exit the room." yana: ugh, say no more... Fyodor: *cuddles* "Pleasure before work..." -elsewhere- Relan: "It's good to be home..." *holding Buttons* buttons: ^o^ Relan: "Hee hee...Thanks for watching him, Iris." iris: any time, relan. ^^ Relan: "How was everyone while we were gone?" maki: check these out! *has the iron owls out* pretty cool, right? Relan: "Oooooo! How are they flying?" maki: vulcan helped with some of his tech. shinra: cool! Vulcan: "Just needed to find the correct structure and materials to allow Maki's fireballs to hold up the weight of these heavy barriers..." nozomi: ...oh, shinra, the commander wanted to talk to you then. shinra: oh? ok then... Akitaru: *at his desk...or, rather, bench-pressing his desk* shinra: *knocks* sir? Akitaru: "Shinra! Hey, come in!" shinra: so, what's up? nozomi said you had something to talk to me about? Akitaru: "...Please, sit down..." *he's been juggling the chairs and puts one down* shinra: *sits down*....um...im not...in trouble....am i? Akitaru: "...We found your brother's location." shinra: !!! Akitaru: "We're planning how we are going in." shinra: where is he?! Akitaru: "Underground." shinra: well then lets go! Akitaru: "Hang on...I'm finishing up some backup..." shinra: b-but- Akitaru: "Shinra...You're close to this..." karin: easy there. it'd be reckless to jump in head first...but i get where you're coming from....if it were irina, i'd feel the same way.... Akitaru: "What she said..." *pats Shinra's shoulder* shinra:.... -elsewhere- Asura: *shudders* mikan: *holding his hands, humming* Asura: "It...I feel..." mikan: *kissing his hands* its alright, asura. im right here. Asura: "...Crowded..." mikan:...*hug* did you want to go onto the roof? Asura: "..." *nods* -elsewhere- Shima: "Rin's girlfriend's pretty awesome in battle, huh?" izumo: -_-; she has a name you know. shiemi: yeah... Shima: "I know, I know--I just say that to remind myself not to put the moves on her." izumo: you better not. madoka: ^^; the way they're talking almost makes me sound like some kind of celebrity. but im really not. ^^; Shima: *talking to Izumo* *holds up his hands* "I won't! I won't! Especially now that--...Um..." Rin: *elbow nudge* "Only star I see." madoka: >////< riiin. ^///^ Rin: *cheek smooch* -elsewhere- Montgomery: *sets the plate out for Atsushi* atsushi: thanks lucy. Montgomery: ^^; "I...made it myself." atsushi: it looks nice. what do you think, kyouka? Kyoka: *already eating a large quantity, smiling* "...It's fine." atsushi: ^^; Montgomery: -_-;;; *muttering* "Ungrateful little..." *turns to Atsushi, a bit more irritated* "...Well, you going to dig in?" atsushi: oh! *nom nom* Montgomery: ^\\\\^ "Let me know if you want seconds..." Kyoka: *already holds up empty plate* "More." atsushi: o.o Montgomery: "..." *sighs* "Be right back..." *leaves for kitchen* Kyoka: "...She is friendly to you." atsushi: y-yeah...hard to believe we were enemies a few months ago... Kyoka: "...Yes. It's as if she has something else in mind." atsushi: hmm? like what? Kyoka: "Something nefarious...wicked...She wants to possess you." atsushi: ^^; i think you're misreading the situation... (thinking: just cause akutagawa wants to keep me for himself doesnt mean lucy wants to as well.) Kyoka: "But you admit that she wants you. Romantically. Sexually." atsushi: k-k-kyouka!! o/////o Kyoka: "Do I speak lies?" Montgomery: *exiting the kitchen with more food* -elsewhere- mito: o^o~? *paws at chuuya's shoulder* Chuuya: "..." *not moving* mito:....*nuzzles* Chuuya: *starts crying* mito: ....*nuzzle* Chuuya: *sobbing, holding Mito* "R-Rain..." mito: *purrs* Chuuya: *continues sobbing* mito: *resting on his stomach* Chuuya: "..." *pets her* mito: =w= Chuuya: *sniff* "..." rain?: *whimpering* it hurts... Chuuya: *eyes open wide* -silence- Chuuya: *looks around* "..." -nothing- Chuuya: "..." *tears up* mito: ?? Chuuya: "...Mito...Do you see anything?" mito:....zzzz..... Chuuya: "..." *strokes her* mito: *soft purring* Chuuya: "..." ("Mori...") -silence- Chuuya: ("I'll rip the bones out of your body.") -elsewhere- Dazai: *yawns, staring at papers* -almost everyone went home now- Dazai: *sighs, closes the file and puts it into the cabinet* janitor: *sweeping some stuff* Dazai: "...Doing okay there, buddy?" janitor: *nods* you? Dazai: "Bored." janitor: ah. you heading home soon? Dazai: *stretches* "Yeah, might as well. You?" janitor: just got on duty, friend. Dazai: "Well, keep at it. I'm going to head out. Night..." janitor: you get home safe, ya hear? Dazai: "You too. Later." -and so, on the walk home- Dazai: *small humming* -silence, save for some people just going about their business- Dazai: ("Hmm...Did I get enough food? Kind of feel like a burger. Or pizza. Or burger and pizza.") -the apartment block is just up ahead- Dazai: ("I'll make something...Or get food from a neighbor.") -elsewhere- Joker: *sipping his beer* ivy: zzzz *totally drunk* scarlet: -_-; Joker: "Lightweight..." *another sip* "How you feeling?" scarlet:....*just stares at her reflection in her wine glass* Joker: "...In your own world?" scarlet:...maybe....just...thinking. Joker: "About...her?" scarlet:....*nods*...i want to know...if its possible to remove adora burst from a person.... Joker: "...Never successfully done." scarlet:....then i'll find a way....even if it kills me, i'll find a way. Joker: "To lose your life for such a discovery?" *small smile* "You'll make Victor jealous." scarlet:...im not doing it for glory...all i want is for my sister to be safe... Joker: "Noble..." scarlet: ... Joker: "Well, I tend to start with books. And some experiments." -elsewhere- Kid: "Feel well?" stocking: y-yeah....just....had a nightmare.... Kid: "...I'm sorry." stocking:...i-its ok...*she seems shook up slightly* Kid: "Do you want to talk about it?" stocking:...just...b-bad memories about.....*tearing up* Kid: "...Oh..." *holds her* stocking:.... Kid: "You're safe here..." stocking: *sniff* t-thanks... Kid: *rubs her back* "I love you." stocking: i love you too... Kid: *hums lightly* stocking: mmm... Kid: *gently rocks her* stocking: *calming down* Kid: *wraps blanket around her* stocking: u////u Kid: "You're safe..." stocking:....*asleep* Kid: "..." *worried look, as he holds her* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Want another cookie?" -elsewhere- Dazai: *stretches* -the tv is currently on the home shopping network- Dazai: "Hmm...Wonder if I should buy that..." *holding the remote* Dazai: *changes the channel* [detective: *dying on the lap of his partner*] [partner: come on man, dont die on me here.] Dazai: “…” {odasaku: of course i know. i know better than anyone else...because...im your friend...} Dazai: *trying to change the channel* -channel switched to weather- Dazai: *tears falling* *dials Atsushi* atsushi: *yaaawn* hello? Dazai: QWQ "Hey buddy, what's up?!" atsushi: trying to sleep... Dazai: "Ha ha ha! That's so funny! So...Can we talk?" atsushi: ok? Dazai: "...You like bread?" atsushi: i guess? why? Dazai: "Let's bake some bread!" atsushi: at 10:32 at night?! Dazai: "It'll be moonlit bread!" atsushi: -_-; just because my ability is called 'beast beneath the moonlight' doesnt mean im nocturnal... Dazai: "Want to watch a movie?" atsushi: does it involve going to sleep? Dazai: "So no 'Sleepless in Seattle'?" atsushi: -____-; Dazai: "What did you want to do to pass time?" atsushi: ....is something wrong? Dazai: QWQ *voice cracking* "No-o-o?" atsushi:...dazai... Dazai: “…..” *crying* atsushi: !!! hold right on, i'll be over in a sec! Dazai: "Th-Thank you..." TT~TT -and so- atsushi: *turning on the coffee machine* Dazai: *blows his nose* atsushi: did you want to talk about it? Dazai: "I-I was triggered by a film I was watching." atsushi:...*pats his back* Dazai: *wipes his nose* "Just a lot to deal with..." atsushi:....... Dazai: "...Ideals are a weird thing." atsushi: just dont let kunikida hear you say that. Dazai: *small laugh* "...Ideals get people killed." atsushi: .... Dazai: "Yet, without ideals, we're just...husks." atsushi: i guess that makes sense.....people...exist to save themselves....right? Dazai: "..." *pats his head* atsushi:...just...had that thought... odasaku:....*small smile* Dazai: *small laugh* "Yeah...It's a good one." atsushi:....*small smile* Dazai: "..." *pulls some donuts out from the cupboard* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *in firefighters uniform* "...This feels so wrong." karin: not exactly my style, but what can ya do. *shrug* Vulcan: "But I can't concentrate under this many layers..." *takes off jacket and shirt, puts on the hat* "Ah, there. Better." nozomi: h-heavy... >.< Victor: *the jacket is too short for him* "???" nozomi: ^^; karin: ... Victor: "Maybe I should swap this out for a larger coat..." *tries to put on helmet--and it is stuck on his afro* "??? nozomi: *small chuckle* ^^ Victor: ^\\\^ "I'll swap that out, too...Or..." *punches a hole in the helmet, and his afro fits through it* karin: O-O Vulcan: -_-; "Dude, the point of a helmet is to protect your head." Victor: "...Isn't the point of those clothes to protect your body?" Vulcan: "THIS IS MY AESTHETIC!" -elsewhere- Kid: "Better?" stocking: *nods* Kid: *small smile* "May I get you something to drink?" stocking: tea please... Kid: "Okay. Be right back." *kisses her forehead* -morning- Dazai: "Zzz..." atsushi: zzzz *asleep on the couch* Dazai: *turns over in bed--and falls out with a thud* atsushi: h-huh? wha? Dazai: "I didn't do it, Kunikida! Ranpo stole your pens!" *looks around* "...Oh. Morning." atsushi: you ok? Dazai: =w= "Yeah...Good night sleep does wonders. How 'bout you? The couch comfy enough?" atsushi: yeah. sorry for the intrusion. Dazai: "I invited you--no intrusion at all." ^^ atsushi: yeah. ^^; i should probably get ready for class soon. Dazai: "Right! I'll see you at work after school." *waves* -in class- Montgomery: "??? You okay?" atsushi: yeah. *small kitty yawn* Montgomery: o\\\o ("OMG...") >\\\< "Well, pay attention! You need to take notes!" *shoves paper and pen in front of him* atsushi: right. *writing things down* Naigus: "There are various ways people access powers. Some are ability users. Some are weapons. Some with quirks..." atsushi: *listening* Naigus: "While it is rare, it is not impossible for someone to have multiple forms of various abilities, such as someone who is both a Dokeshi and a flame human." -someone raises her hand- sayaka: i have something to add. Ouo Naigus: "Go ahead." sayaka: there's also people who have untapped abilities. and with the use of a soul gem, it enhances the wavelength of the user, right? Naigus: "Right." *writes it on the board* "So, there are these and many other abilities that require practice, patience, and learning. That's one reason why you are here at this school." -in another classroom- Chuuya: *scowling* kirika: *leaning in her seat* Gopher: *raising his hand* "I know the answer, teacher!" marie: yes? Gopher: "The relic came from the Amazon." marie: that would be correct. Gopher: -w- "Yay!" -in another class- rowena: *listening* Stein: "And that is how the energy in the soul is channeled up through the skin..." *pulls out a small cage* yana: ?? Stein: "Now, let's show you the arrangement of the skin--by removing it from this live pigmy capybara* rowena: o.o yana: *cracks knuckles* alright. Stein: "...Okay. Come on down--" Capybara: *scared squeaks* *A hand pulls back Yana's shoulder* yana: ?? *looks* Anya: *shakes her head* yana:...*pouts* darn. Anya: "No point doing un-due harm to a pathetic creature." yana: *sits back down* Stein: "Darn." *puts the capybara away* "Then what am I supposed to teach you?" -elsewhere- Touma: "No luck?" mafura: Q-Q mafura-chan's sorry... Touma: *head pat* "It can't be helped." mafura: Q.Q Touma: "We'll just have to do better next time, right? " *smiles* mafura: *nod* Touma: "Now, why don't you have some ice cream from the fridge? I'll be there shortly." mafura: okaaay. -elsewhere- Mori: "...Where are all my pens?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *blowing bubblegum* shinra: hanging out with kishiri? Arthur: "No. I just know that if I blow a big enough bubble, I can coax a dragon to come down, mistaking it for her egg." shinra:......sure. 7_7; Relan: "Well, no dragons out yet." ^^;; "Any plans after school?" shinra: i might take one of those underground tours. Relan: "..." *pats his shoulder* shinra:...*tiny smile* Relan: "Want company?" shinra: i'd like that. *smiles* nozomi: i'll help too. Relan: "Anyone else?" Arthur: *already asleep, still blowing his bubble* iris: *raises hand* tamaki: i'll go with you guys so you dont wuss out. shinra: T_T; thaaanks. Relan: -_- *frowns at Tamaki* Victor: *in a miner's outfit with the helmet and flashlight* "You'll need tools!" shinra: GAH! tamaki: HOLY FRICK! student: what the hell?! Relan: ._.;;; "...Why are you at our school?" Victor: owo "I had the same idea." *hands Tamaki a pick-axe* tamaki: .____.;; Relan: *picks something else up, looking at it* "Why did you bring birthday candles?" Victor: "Those are sticks of dynamite." Relan: o_______O *frozen* shinra: .____________________________.;;;;; Relan: *brain broken, tosses it with a shriek* marie: *taps victor's shoulder* sir, we're going to have to ask you to leave school grounds. -_-; Victor: "Oh, it's okay! I'm a friend of theirs!" marie: sir, you cant bring dynamite onto school property! Victor: "Well, what about that guy? He has a screw in his head!" Stein: *waves* -elsewhere- Emine: "What is the objective of 'dodgeball'?" mana: you're supposed to dodge the balls thrown at you, but also trying to hit the other team with the balls. Emine: "Hmm...Are powers allowed in this competition?" mana: that's a good question. Sid: "No powers. Just dodge and throw." Emine: -___-;;; "Fine..." *stands ready to run for the line of balls* -elsewhere- Yohei: *reviewing old files* ("Something's not right...") coworker: whats up? Yohei: "...Nothing." *puts the file away* ("I know what I just read does not match the Dokeshi Hunt report...") *smiles* "Just feeling tired, I guess." coworker: .... Yohei: ("If he knew these people...who else was he working with?") -elsewhere- Kid: "??? An earthquake?" -in the ada- Tanizaki: Q~Q *running for doorway* "IT'S OKAY! NO ONE PANIC!" naomi: *hugging him* breathe big bro! Tanizaki: Q\\\\\Q "I CAN'T!" Kunikida: *continuing to sip his tea as he writes out reports* yosano: seems it stopped... Tanizaki: *loud sigh of relief* Dazai: "Super! Time to celebrate with a nice cold drink..." *takes soda can from the fridge and opens it-* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *pulling out water treatment equipment and dumping it in Nozomi and Licht's lab* nozomi: ._. w-what exactly is this? Vulcan: "Water treatment equipment. I used to run tests for the city and other odd jobs to make money." nozomi: ah, i see. Vulcan: "It should still work, too." *pours a glass of water from the sink into the machine...and the red light goes on* "Jeez, that's not good..." karin: heyo, whats up? Vulcan: "These pipes are corroding." karin: yikes. need help with that? shinra: ooi, nozomi, you comin with or what? nozomi: ah! right! i apologize, but i promised shinra and the others to go on a tunnel tour with them... karin: *hair ruffle* ah, you go on ahead, kiddo. Vulcan: "Stay safe there. Never know what's in those tunnels..." nozomi: i will ^^ *heading out* karin: *small smile* Vulcan: "...Doc? You think it's safe for them?" karin: did you want to go and supervise? Vulcan: "...They'll be fine. I hope." karin: heh, kind of brings back memories. Vulcan: "?? Nozomi do this kind of thing before?" karin: me and irina, actually, back when we were kids. we'd often explore old abandoned tunnels. irina always waited outside because she didnt want to get in trouble with our parents, haha. Vulcan: "Were you scared?" karin: nah. fear is just a lack of understanding. Vulcan: "Heh. You must've been a know-it-all as a kid." karin: *smirk* is that sarcasm? Vulcan: "Can't be sarcasm if it's the truth." *smirks* -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Are there vending machines at this school?" atsushi: i think so. Kyoka: "Good. I want to have a donut before class." -later- shinra: so the tours start here? nozomi: looks like it. Tour Guide: *holding a raspy megaphone* "Welcome to the guided tour of the intricate tunnel system, sure to be..." *sighs* "...a source of merriment and amusement. Yay." iris: ^^; tamaki: 7-7; Arthur: *whispers to Shinra* "I don't think the tour guide is really enthused." shinra: shh. Tour Guide: "Please put on these protective helmets. They have flashlights on them to guide you through the tunnels. Watch out for rats." Relan: owo iris: *puts it on* Arthur: *turns on the light, turning his head around* shinra: cool. Tour Guide: "Stay together, don't wander off, because..." *puts flashlight up to their creepy face* "YOU MAY NOT COME BACK ALIVE..." iris: eep! nozomi: eek! shinra: o_o; Relan: *hiding behind Iris* Arthur: "...Okay." tamaki: -_-; you babies. Tour Guide: *leads them into the first tunnel* "These tunnels are no longer in operation but once served many functions for our city: transportation, military, sanitation--" nozomi: *looking around* Relan: Q~Q *looking up above at exposed wires* shinra: *holding his hand* iris *holding his other hand* Relan: Q\\\Q Tour Guide: "The tunnel here has exposed wires. But don't worry. Electricity has been turned out due to leaks--" Arthur: *water drips down onto him* tamaki: creepy. nozomi: its just like dr itou's stories... Relan: "H-How so?" nozomi: she told me that she and mom explored places like this when they were young. Relan: "...Creepy places like this?" nozomi: *nods* dr itou said she wasnt scared, though. tamaki: *nods* iris: *listening to the guide* Tour Guide: "--in 1914. These tunnels have hidden secrets organizations." shinra: ... Tour Guide: "For example, Japanese soldiers hid in these tunnels after World War II. It was not until 1952 that the last of them exited." tamaki: *looking around* *Shiny eyes peer out from the darkness* tamaki: O-O;;; *Small animal noise* -elsewhere in the tunnels- tour guide: it's said that there are tunnels all over the city, almost like a maze. it's said the death city underground is like a city of its own. Tourist #1: "Do they hold council elections in this city?" tour guide:... ???: its not an actual city underground, dipshit. tour guide: aaanyway. these particular tunnels were once part of a subway system back in the 1920s. Tourist #2: "Do the subways still run?" tour guide: not in this part of the underground, but there are subway systems away from here that still run, as well as the trams. Tourist #3: "Where are the albino alligators? I was told there would be albino alligators." tour guide: ... TTuTT (thinking: just hang in there Stacey. it will be worth it some day) ???: "Who else has been underground?" tour guide: ?? well, aside from some rumors of ghosts, killers, and cultists, there have been sightings of homeless and wild animals. but dont let that get you all down! Tourist #1: Q~Q ???: "...'Cultists'?" tour guide: yeah, but those are just rumors. ???: "Some rumors can be true..." tourist 4: o-o;;; dude, creepy much? ???: *shudders, glaring at Tourist #4* tourist 4: O-O;; *backs away from him* FD: "And I heard people used to get lost in these tunnels..." tour guide: well, if you dont know what you're doing, it can be dangerous. FD: "But you know, right?" tour guide: ?? well, yeah…that's why i have a stun gun. FD: *smiles* "Good to know..." tour guide: ^^;;; like i was saying...- FD: "Which is the darkest tunnel here?" tour guide: eh? FD: "I research mushrooms." tour guide: i..see. ^^; FD: "Can't you show us some tunnels no one gets to see very often?" tour guide: sorry, but we cant do that. -_-; FD: "What if I paid you?" tour guide: i'd probably end up getting in trouble, sir. -_-;;; FD: *pulls out a $100 bill* tour guide:......*sweats* FD: *eyebrow wiggle* tour guide: alright then. but dont tell anyone about this, ok? FD: *crosses his heart* "Not a word." -elsewhere underground- Arthur: "Scared?" tamaki: n-n-no. Arthur: "..." *holds her hand* tamaki: o///o.... 7////7 Arthur: *small smile* Relan: *looking around...sees a railroad track* "???" shinra: that must part of the subway systems... Relan: "Why were these tunnels shut down?" Tour Guide: *sigh* "Old tracks. Ripped up and sold for the metal..." shinra: ... Tour Guide: "And over here is an abandoned mine..." -elsewhere- Joker: *juggling balls* ivy: *throwing darts...on the dart board is a picture of hibana* Joker: "Practice that aim, Ivy..." ivy: i am. =n= Joker: "Seen Red around?" -ding- scarlet: im back. Joker: "Great! Where you been?" scarlet: on a job. Joker: "It go well? Bring home anything?" scarlet: yeah, it went well. *taking a seat* Joker: "...You feeling okay? Need a drink?" scarlet: im fine. -_-; Joker: "Don't seem fine. What were you doing?" scarlet: just....thinking. and taking care of an assassination job. Joker: "Ah...Deep in thought...Did that affect your work?" scarlet:. no. it didnt. -_-; Joker: "Good to know...because we'll need you focused..." -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: =w=~<3 Kid: *smooch* stocking: love you~ Kid: "Love you, too..." *smooch* -elsewhere- Poe: *preparing the guest rooms* "..." karl: o.o~? Poe: *smiles* "Just organizing, Karl..." karl: ^^ -ding don- Poe: OWO *runs to the door, opens--* rowena: brother guess what! *shiny eyes* -there is a raven perched on her shoulder- Poe: "...???" rowena: i've gained a familiar! raven: *observing* -seems the bird has a red scarf around its neck- Poe: "...A scarf?" rowena: she had this when i met her earlier today. she said it was a gift from a friend. -the raven flies off her shoulder and...- -pwoof- lenore: *in human form* ah, so this is you're brother, ro? rowena: *nods* Poe: O________O "...What the devil...?" lenore: yo, the name's lenore. how's it goin? Poe: o____________o "...Fine. Confused. But fine." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "Look what is on sale!" mary: woah! cool! bram: eh? *Ads: Buy two mixers, get a third one free* Fitzgerald: "We will go there now, and we will have enough fruit smoothies for everyone!" louisa: ^^; Fitzgerald: "Anything to pick up, Alcott? How is planning?" -elsewhere- Steinbeck: "Update?" girl in glasses: we've confirmed their location; wonderful manor. Steinbeck: "Good." *sips on grape juice* man in pink: the name must be irony. Steinbeck: "??? 'Name'?" man in pink: 'wonderful manor'. no offence, but it looks kinda run down. Steinbeck: "Hmm...Still worth keeping an eye on it." -elsewhere- Dazai: *still drenched in soda* QWQ kirako: ^^; *hands him a towel* Dazai: "Thanks...Are the kids back?" atsushi: hey. what happened? Dazai: "Earthquake. Soda. The usual." atsushi: yikes... Dazai: "How was school?" atsushi: other than the occasional earthquake, fine. Dazai: "That's good...Akutagawa give you any trouble?" atsushi:... >->;;;; not... too much... Dazai: "??? What, he hit you?" atsushi:..... *remembering the smooch* ._.; define 'hit'... Dazai: "Did you punch you?" atsushi:....can i talk to you alone? Dazai: "Sure..." *leads him to office* "What's up?" atsushi: well. this is going to sound completly fake, but....akutagawa... ._.; oh, jeez, i still cant believe this happened today... he...uh.... may have...sort of....smooched me. ._.; Dazai: "..." *griiiiiiin* atsushi:....what?....what?! Dazai: "He likes you..." atsushi:....w-what? Dazai: "He wants to have little adopted or surrogate babies with you." atsushi: ....eeeehhhh?! O_O Dazai: "So, we'll have to take proper action." *holds up a document: "Restraining Order"* atsushi: ._.; i somehow doubt this will work. the mafia doesnt exactly abide by the usual rules. Dazai: "..." *holds up a taser* atsushi: .____.; -elsewhere- higuchi: .________________. he what? Gin: "He kissed the Tiger." higuchi:...... ^^ *tears falling* this is fine....im ok....i can handle this.....*lays face down on the ground* im fine....im fine........AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Gin: "...Higuchi...No." *pats her shoulder* higuchi: TT_____TT im ok...im ok...im ok...really im ok... Q_____Q Gin: "..." *picks her up, holds her* higuchi: Q/////Q Gin: *pats her back* "I'm sorry." higuchi: *hugs her and cries* Gin: "Shh..." *rubs her back, hums lightly* higuchi: *trembling* Gin: *continues to hold her* "You're going to be okay..." higuchi: *whimpering* Gin: "...Just let it out...I'm here. I'm not leaving." higuchi:...c-could you...c-come over tonight? Gin: *nods* "Yes. I'm done here already." -elsewhere- shinra: that was pretty cool, right guys? iris: *nod* Arthur: "That trip was awful. I did not find one dragon." Relan: "The rats were cute!" nozomi: it was interesting, but i dont think it was where your brother is... shinra: ... Relan: "..." *pat pat* shinra:...*small smile* Akitaru: "Hey, welcome back! You kids hungry?" shinra: yeah. Takehisa: "Good. I have food on the table. I suggest you eat now before Victor hogs it all." tamaki: hell yeah! Arthur: "Good, I'm starving--" Victor: *already has his plate in front of him* Vulcan: *not wearing a shirt at the table* shinra:... >->;; Victor: *waves* "How were the tunnels?" -elsewhere- Anya: *putting groceries into her cart* soul: *putting stuff on shelves* Anya: "Oh! Soul. Hello." soul: sup, princess. *small wave* Anya: -__-;;; "So, Rich Boy, what're you up to?" soul: just workin'. Anya: "Hmm...Any bargains today?" -elsewhere- yana: *whistling and checking camera screens* FD: "Anything good?" yana: eh, same old, same old. how was the tour? FD: *tosses a wallet on the table* yana: oh. nice. what do we have here? FD: "Money. Some photographs. Memories. And I got to kill someone." yana: niiiice. *examines the ID card* 'Stacey Schmit'. <sucks for you, missy.> FD: "Think you can do something with that card? Doctor it?" yana: i'll see what i can do. *grin* zoey: .... !! master fyodor! *hugs his leg* FD: *pats her head* "Miss your master?" zoey: *nuzzle* yana: she waited for you all day. she's almost as much of a dog as barkova. barkova: 83 ~? FD: "True, but Zoey knows more tricks..." yana: *gags* that's far more than i ever needed to know. FD: *scratches behind Zoey's ear* "Then forget what you just heard." zoey: ah~ FD: *pats Zoey's head* "Also, how is the parasite growing?" yana: seems it's coming along nicely. it's at like…infant stage now. FD: "Let it grow a bit more--no need for diaper changes." yana: yeah, anyway. FD: "??? Something else?" yana: like what? FD: "Oh, sorry. I thought you needed something else from me. Did you? Or can I get back to my other projects?" yana: you just do what you need to. i'll be checking the cameras. FD: "Thanks..." *takes Zoey...by her neck* zoey: ah~! FD: *pulls her into his office* "I will need your help with work...something medical..." zoey: of course, master fyodor! is it your anemia again? FD: "No, not quite...Have you done autopsies?" zoey: ....once...maybe twice... FD: "Then I'll need your help with something later...I just need to bring it." zoey: of course. FD: "Tomorrow...For now..." *yawns* "Rest." zoey: *nod* FD: "..." *holds out his hand* zoey: *blushing and takes it* FD: *leads her to his couch...lays down* zoey: ah~ *laying on top of him* FD: "..." *cups her bottom* zoey: ah~<3 FD: "I don't feel underwear..." zoey: did you...want me to? FD: "No..." *his hands slides, his finger touching her* -elsewhere- Kid: *holding an ice pack to his left eye* -___- *whimper* stocking: *glares at kirika* kirika: i said i was sorry, jeez. Kid: *whimper* "I need to watch where I'm going...Stupid doors..." -elsewhere- Victor: *lying on the floor* nozomi: are you alright? D8> Victor: "Hmm? Oh, yes! I just do this to help with thinking." nozomi: ah. i see. Victor: "What do you do?" nozomi: i usually listen to music. Victor: "Oh? What do you like?" nozomi: usually something easy to listen to so i can focus. Victor: "So heavy metal is out?" nozomi: ^^; Victor: "Th-That was a joke. A little one." ^^;; nozomi: *giggles* Victor: "...Any work we have tomorrow?" -elsewhere- Benimaru: *turns off the lights* kirei: zzzz.... Benimaru: "..." pulls blanket up over her shoulders* kirei: *small smile* Benimaru: "..." *lies down* kirei: zzz.... Benimaru: *holds her, closes his eyes* -elsewhere- Sakuya: "THIS ISN'T FUNNY!" misono: oh? i think it's quite hilarious. mahiru: come on guys... ^^; Sakuya: *growls* *looks in the mirror* "I can't show my face in front of Naho like this!" naho: what's up?... sakkun....that's too adorable! >u< Sakuya: *has cat whiskers on his face* .\\\. "St-Stop that! These jerks did this to me!" mahiru: ^^; -elsewhere- Chuuya: "..." *sips his wine, sighs* mito: *nuzzle* Chuuya: *pets* ("What do I do...?") mito: =w= Chuuya: ("I don't know who to ask for help.") mito: *purrs* Chuuya: ("Kouyou? Dazai?") -phone rings- Chuuya: "???" *looks at his phone* <Who is calling?> -it's gin- Chuuya: "..." *answers* "Hello?" gin: hey. higuchi's not doing so well... Chuuya: "??? What's wrong?" gin: dealing with rejection mostly. Chuuya: "...Oh. Um...Want me to talk to her?" gin: it might help... higuchi: TT~TT Chuuya: "Higuchi? You there?" higuchi: *hic* whuuut? Chuuya: "How you doing?" higuchi: TT_TT Chuuya: "...Not good, huh?" higuchi: what does the weretiger have that i dont, huh?! Chuuya: "...Do you want a list?" higuchi: *sniffling and sobbing* Chuuya: "...That came out wrong. I'm sorry. But...you got to move on--" higuchi: i...*sniff* i know but...its so haaaaard TT~TT Chuuya: "...Want to get a drink?" higuchi: yes please... Chuuya: "Okay...Name the bar." -and so- Chuuya: "What's your poison?" higuchi: hard whiskey. long day. Chuuya: "Hmm...I'll stick with wine...How you want to start?" higuchi: i dont know... Chuuya: "Well...what stupid thing did Akutagawa do today?" higuchi: he....TT_TT gin: *whispering it into chuuya's ear* Chuuya: o____O "...Damn, that's forward..." gin: yeah... Chuuya: *looks at Higuchi* "...I think that's a big red flag to stop pursuing him." higuchi: i know....but it doesnt make it hurt any less... gin: *pats her back* Chuuya: "..." *looks back and forth at Gin and Higuchi* "...At least you have your friends here..." higuchi: ....yeah....at least most of them... *stares at an empty seat next to her*...... Chuuya: "..." *tightens grip on his glass* TT_TT higuchi:....*pats his back* Chuuya: "It-It all hurts..." higuchi: *nods* here's to our miserable love lives... gin: 7.7; Chuuya: *taps glasses* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *clutching his pillow* -silence- Akutagawa: *kisses his pillow* =///= atsushi?: mmmm u///u Akutagawa: "I-I'm glad you like this..." atsushi?: hehe, i love you, akuta. Akutagawa: "...'Love'? You...What?" -elsewhere- Higan: "Sakuya and Naho still out?" lavender: seems like they're staying at a friends house. lilac too. Higan: "That'll be good for them to get out..." lavender: *nod* Higan: "Where are the others? They stayed in?" -elsewhere- Belkia: "You'll love this magic trick!" ayami: *smiles* Belkia: *holds up his hands* "Nothing in my hands...and..." *moves his hands in front of her* "Presto!" *he's holding...her bra...removed from her shirt* ayami: *blushing* Belkia: "Hee hee...Took me forever to get this one right. Surprised?" ayami: y-yes.. .///w///. Belkia: *smirks, as he hands her bra back* "If you're not careful, you're panties will be next." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *sighs* -elsewhere- Shima: *sitting down to a meal* unagi: *sitting at the table behind him* Shima: "..." *moves his chopsticks to the food...carefully...tries to look over his shoulder* unagi: *looking away* 7////7 Shima: o\\\o "...This is awkward." izumo: shima. what....did....you...do? Shima: "I didn't do anything! ...Nothing bad. I mean, not terrible. ...I may have sung to her." izumo: oh my god. Shima: .\\\. "It's not my fault...Stupid Shura." shura: whats going on here? ^^# Shima: "!!!" *clutches his can of soda* "This is not beer! Don't switch them!" shura: -___-; Shima: "You got me drunk, singing to her, and making things really awkward about her!" shura: i said i was sorry about that, damn. Shima: "And what do I do about whatever is going on between her and me?!" -elsewhere- Patty: *kicks open a door* "Sis!" liz: hmm? what is it? Patty: "I'm bored and hungry! Let's get something to eat!" liz: anything you had in mind? Patty: "Somethin hot!" -elsewhere- Relan: Q~Q "...I think I just felt something really sad..." shinra: *hug* Relan: *pat pat* -elsewhere- Meme: *sneezes* mio: *hands her a tissue box* Meme: *sniff* "Thanks..." *takes a tissue* mio: you arent getting sick, are you? Meme: *sniff* "Maybe allergies? I'm sure--" *coughs* mio: D8> Meme: =_____= "Darn it..." -morning- Gin: "Zzz..." higuchi: zzzz.... Gin: *turns over, her arm going over Higuchi* higuchi:...*small hug* Gin: "..." *holds her* *yawn* higuchi: hmm?...morning gin... Gin: *small smile* "Good morning. How was your sleep?" higuchi:...better...thanks for last night... Gin: ^\\\^ "Any time..." *strokes her face* higuchi:..*hug* Gin: *strokes her back* "Hungry? Do you have a hangover?" higuchi: *yaawn* a lil hungry... kuniko: hey sis, im making.....waffles.....*closes the door* Gin: o\\\o higuchi: O///O K-KUNIKO! >///< kuniko: i didnt say anything! Gin: ^\\\^ "Um...Hello, Kuniko. Pleasure to see you again." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *passed out* mito: zzz *His phone rings* -it's kouyou- Chuuya: "!!!" *answers, trying to sound awake* "Hello?" kouyou: sleep well? Chuuya: QUQ "...Yes?" kouyou: did you need anything right now? Chuuya: QWQ "..." *voice breaking* "N-No?" kouyou: is everything alright? Chuuya: "...No." kouyou: ??? chuuya? Chuuya: "...I'm just sad. And...need breakfast." kouyou: you wait right there and mama will be over! Chuuya: QWQ "Th-Thanks..." -and so- Chuuya: "..." *sips his orange juice* "Th-Thanks..." kouyou: *pats his back* Chuuya: -_-; "...Too much to drink." kouyou:...is it that girl? Chuuya: "...Yes." kouyou: ....how long will you let this plague you? Chuuya: "...Until I avenge her death." kouyou:....i see... Chuuya: "...This should not have happened." kouyou: ... Chuuya: "..." *goes back to eating* kouyou: ....*remembering her previous lover* ... Chuuya: "...Thank you for the meal..." *looks at her* "???" kouyou:...hmm? Chuuya: "...How are you?" -elsewhere- Mori: *sips his drink* elise: *drawing* Mori: "What are you drawing?" elise: its a surprise! Mori: "Hee hee...Will you show me when you're finished?" elise: yep! -the drawing is of elise and a much younger mori- Mori: "..." ("Oh...") {child: *punching mori* get lost, demon! my mom is dead because of your dad!} {Mori: *trying to cover himself* "Stop!"} {child: ...!!! *runs*} {ougai sr: now what was that about, son?} {Mori: "...Why did that kid say that to me?"} {ougai sr: ...*pats his head* i tried to save his mother...it was pure bad luck...*smirking internally*} {Mori: *sniff* *stares at his father*} {ougai sr: ^^ *hair ruffle* now why dont you go and play, son. mama will have dinner ready soon.} {Mori: "...Okay...Will you play with me?"} {ougai sr: i would, but i have patients to attend do. maybe tomorrow. ^^} {Mori: *frowns* "Okay..." *takes his ball...*} {-a group of children is by the fountain-} {Mori: "..." *tries to walk up to them*} {child: !!! it's the demon's child!} {-the run off-} {Mori: Q~Q "Come back!"} {-they're gone...-} {Mori: Q_______Q } {-in a nearby shop window, there is a doll. with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a red dress-} {Mori: *stares at the doll* ("It looks pretty...")} {???: hi there.} {Mori: "???" *looks around*} {-a girl around his age is there, she looks just like the doll-} {girl: ^^} {Mori: "???" *looks around, then points at himself*} {girl: yes you. ^^ what's your name?} {Mori: "R-Rintarou?"} {girl: nice to meet you rintarou. im elise!} {Mori: "...Do you want to play?" *holds up the ball*} {elise: sure!} Mori: *small smile* -elsewhere- lana: *getting changed into her work outfit* *Ring ring* lana: ??? hello? Poe: "H-H-H-H-" lana: oh, hey edgar. *smiles* Poe: owo; "...Hi. Hello. How are you?" lana: just getting ready for work in a few minutes. you? Poe: "W-Working right now--Just ch-checking how you were?" lana: well, things are pretty well, here. *smiles* Poe: "G-Good...Do you have a lunch break today?" lana: i'll have to check. you? Poe: "I-I'm available--I mean, I'm free!" lana: *smiles* alright, see you then. ^^ Poe: "OKAY! At-At your hotel?" lana: sure. ^^ Poe: "SEE YOU THERE!" OWO lana: 'kay. love you. *hangs up*.... *realizing what she said* o_o ....m-maybe he didnt notice? ^^;;;; Poe: *still holding the phone* o\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\o karl: o^o~? Poe: "..." *falls back* karl: D8 *grabs a pillow and has it in place* Poe: *lands on the pillow* "...Karl! Did she say what my ears heard?!" karl: O.O~? Poe: *covers his face* "Just my imagination justmyimagination justmyimagin-- ..." *loud scream* ghost: keep it down! some of us want to sleep! Poe: ._. *whispers* "Sorry..." *covers his face* karl: *climbs onto his head* Poe: .\\\. "...This is bad. It's moving too fast. I'm going to get hurt." *fetal position* karl:...*nuzzle* Poe: Q__Q "...I can't just stand her up. Maybe let her down gently. No point in ruining her life. I'm cursed." -the phone rings again- Poe: "???" *answers* "H-Hello?" lana: hey, i-i didnt say anything unusual just now, did i? Poe: owo "Nope!" lana: oh. i think i may have said something embarrassing subconsciously... n-not saying i-.. *ahem* s-sorry about that. w-we still cool? Poe: "As cool as winter wind!" QWQ lana: *sigh of relief* that's good. see you later then? Poe: "Lunch! Yes. See you then. Bye!" lana: see ya. *hangs up* Poe: "...I am so conflicted." QUQ karl: O^O~? Poe: "...What do I wear to lunch?" -elsewhere- Kid: T_X stocking: D8> kirika: X3= at least it was where i was missing an eye... Kid: "Why hasn't it healed yet? I thought my shinigami abilities would expedite the process..." kirika: well, it did just happen this morning... Kid: "Hmm...Maybe I'm just stressed and tired..." TT_X stocking: aww... *nose nuzzle* Kid: TT\\\X "Stocking..." stocking: ^///^ Kid: *rests his head on her lap* -elsewhere- Rin: "You were great out there!" madoka: ^^ -elsewhere- Tool: *kicks down a door* "YOU!" mono: O-O ?! Tool: "What happened to that entire box of Chocolate Turtle Cookies I bought?!" mono: ... showtaro happened. Shotaro: "SNITCH!" *his mouth is covered with chocolate* Emine: *nom nom noming on a cookie* mana: D8 (thinking: she ratted them out so easily!) Tool: *holding up his weapon* "...You two have a five-second head start..." Emine: "...Is that five seconds starting now?" Shotaro: "Yeah, that's kind of an important distinction--" Tool: *roar* Shotaro and Emine: O______O *running* io: ^o^ *giggles* saki: *sweatdrop* Yohei: *still staring off into the distance* chie: yep. it's gonna be one of those days. nea: ^^' Yohei: *tries to sit down--and falls* chie: D8 Yohei: "S-Sorry...Must be low blood sugar..." *weak smile* chie:... *biting her lip and helping him over to the couch* Yohei: "Th-Thanks..." *lies down* -elsewhere- Arthur: *practicing sword work* tamaki: *watching* Arthur: *suddenly, his sword has a burst of flames appear along it as he stabs the dummy--and igniting it* o___O tamaki: *getting the extinguisher* Arthur: "Th-That was surprising..." tamaki: maybe it was your stance? Arthur: "Perhaps...How about this?" *stands on one leg, holding up his sword aiming downward* -elsewhere- Stein: *typing...sighs, takes off his glasses, rubs his eyes* aya: *she brought coffee* Stein: *takes it* "Thanks..." *sips* "Mmm...This is...really good." aya: ^^ Stein: *slight groan, rubbing his lower back* "I think that's enough typing for now...I'll sort the rest of the files this afternoon." -elsewhere- Ponera: *glancing over a report* "Oh. Another relic collected. Yay." *sighs* grimoire: are you alright? Ponera: "I just feel like I'm in a rut..." *pulls out map, with circles marked around Death City, Kyoto, Tokyo, and Paris* "...Not quite there yet..." milia: i found something! *she leaves a file on a research facility located in the siberian wilds* Ponera: "Siberia? Hmm...That's a bit cold." milia: looks like they did experiments on people before it was abandoned. maybe there's something there? Ponera: "Perhaps...Whom should we send?" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *walking through hall* student: oooooi! araragi! Akutagawa: "Hmm? Yes?" student: whats up? Akutagawa: "..." *looks up* "The ceiling?" student: ha, funny. Akutagawa: "...It was?" atsushi:... !!! *ducks behind the locker and scooting away* Akutagawa: "...Did you hear something?" student: hmm? Akutagawa: "It sounded like it was behind that locker." odasaku: i know, he's done some shitty things to you, and i dont want to sound like a dick here, but maybe you're being a bit too paranoid? atsushi: -n-; Akutagawa: *starts walking to the lockers...* atsushi: O-O;;;;; Akutagawa: *turns the corner* -nothing- Akutagawa: "..." *turns to leave* atsushi: *panting* phew. Akutagawa: "...That I heard." atsushi: YIPE! *jumps up to the ceiling like a cat* Akutagawa: *looks up* "...What's up?" atsushi:....um....hi. OwO;;;; Akutagawa: "..." *holds out his arms* "I'll catch you." atsushi: it's ok! cats always land on their feet, right? Akutagawa: "..." *lowers his arms* "Very well." atsushi:... Akutagawa: "...You want me to leave before you come down?" atsushi: yes. Akutagawa: "..." *turns and starts walking away* atsushi: *drops* *nice landing* Akutagawa: *turns, looking back at him* "..." atsushi: *fled* Akutagawa: "..." *continues walking away* -elsewhere- Gin: "..." higuchi: *shooting targets* Gin: *timing, following the hits* ("...She's off by a bit...") -elsewhere- Chuuya: *pacing* student: you ok, ozaki? you seem tense... Chuuya: "Y-Yeah...Just...that test. I guess." student: ah, gotcha. Chuuya: "...I think I'll go to the tutoring office..." -elsewhere- Poe: *in his suit, holding a black rose* owo "H-Hi..." lana: hey edgar. how're you feeling? Poe: "G-Glad...Now." lana: ah. Poe: "..." *sits down* "...How is food at the hotel restaurant?" lana: pretty good, i'd say. Poe: owo "I'll order, then..." *opens his menu* "Maybe some fruit for Karl--" karl: *pokes head from his shirt* ^o^ lana: *small chuckle* Poe: "And I'll have...?" *muttering* *Someone is walking through the restaurant* lana: *looks up* Touma: *smiles* lana: *her heart drops to her stomach* Poe: "??? What's wrong?" Touma: *walking over to their table* lana: *cant speak* Touma: "Lana! Such a long time." Poe: "??? Um...Hi?" lana:..... karl: *growling* Touma: "Oh, I'm sorry for not properly introducing myself." *takes Poe's hand--squeezing* "My name is Touma." Poe: "?!!!" *glares* lana: *trying not to have a panic attack* Touma: "Sitting down to a meal? I think I'll--" Poe: *has a penknife to Touma's throat* lana: !! Poe: "Y-You're going to go out that door, and not come back in..." *Hotel security is walking up to Poe--until Touma holds up his hand* Touma: "...Lana, I'm disappointed. After I saved you from that prison sentence, you associate with such violent souls?" lana: edgar. can i talk to you outside? Poe: *hasn't lowered the penknife* "..." Touma: *smirks* lana: *taking poe's hand* edgar. please. Touma: "Yes, 'Edgar.' I think your girlfriend wishes to speak with you..." Poe: "..." *removes the penknife from Touma's neck...* "Okay. Let's go, Karl." -later- Poe: "..." lana:...t-thanks...for standing up for me.. Poe: "...I did what now?" o\\\o lana: t-the knife may have been going a bit overboard though... ^^; *wipes tears* Poe: "..." ^^;; "S-Sorry...I just...I've had to stay armed. I've written a lot of murder stories..." *offers a tissue* lana: *sniff and wipes eyes*...i was nervous you would get arrested just now... Poe: "...Yeah." ^^;; "Would not...be the first time..." lana: O.O Poe: o___O "I-I was drunk! That was all!" lana: ^^ but...i do worry about you. Poe: "...I was worried for you. They let that crazy person inside?" lana: ....that's the thing... he acts like any other customer... they have no idea... *shaking* Poe: "But the way security approached him...seemed like they know him so well." lana:.....*trembling and hugs him* Poe: "!!! ..." *pat pat* "L-Let's go somewhere else to eat..." lana: good idea... Poe: *puts a hand on her shoulder, guiding her* -elsewhere- Kid: *touches his eye...it's almost healed* stocking: better? Kid: *nods* "I think so...At least I didn't have additional damage." stocking: that's good. *gentle kiss on the eyelid* Kid: ^\\\^ "So kind..." stocking: *hug* i love you~ Kid: *pats her back* "I love you, too." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: TTUTT fang-hua: you ok? Tsukiyo: *nods* "My ankle hurts..." fang-hua: *helping her up* come on. Tsukiyo: "Where to?" fang-hua: the medic, where else? Tsukiyo: =\\\= "Oh..." Mr. Tsubaki: *asleep in chair, snoring* "Zzz..." fang-hua:...*knocks* Mr. Tsubaki: *falls out of chair* "Gah! Wh-What?" Tsukiyo: "Oh, yeah, this is a reeeeeeal improvement." Mr. Tsubaki: *opens the door* "Oh, Miss Fang-Hua--hello!" fang-hua: are you alright? Mr. Tsubaki: ^^;; "Just...exhausted. That's all." *his knees wobble* fang-hua: !!! *gets tsukiyo into one bed and mr tsubaki in another* Mr. Tsubaki: "I-I'm fine, officer...I'm okay to drive..." Tsukiyo: o_o; "...He would've broken my leg with how tired he is..." fang-hua: .... Mr. Tsubaki: *grumbling* "M-My fam..." fang-hua:... *puts a blanket over him and tsukiyo* Tsukiyo: ^\\\^ "Thanks, Fang-Hua." Mr. Tsubaki: *snoring...shuddering* fang-hua: it's fine. im used to looking after two people at once. Tsukiyo: "???" fang-hua: ^^; i have two younger brothers, remember? Tsukiyo: "Sorry...Just--Wait! Did you compare me to tending to your younger brother?" fang-hua: ^^; -elsewhere- Shamrock: *vacuuming* himawari: *dusting* Shamrock: *lifts the rug--* "Ugh! Does Black Star just push crumbs under here?!" -elsewhere- Victor: *mapping out locations* "And here...Yes...No, that one doesn't have the right fungus..." -elsewhere- Hyde: *wearing an evening jacket, sitting in a fancy chair, sipping tea...across from Mephisto* Mephisto: "...Who let you in here?" Hyde: "Myself." ^^ felisia: ... licht: ... Hyde: "Would you pass one of the biscuits, please~?" Mephisto: "..." *hands a rolled up newspaper to Licht* licht:... -too violent- licht: was i too noisy, mr hamster? *petting hammy!amaimon* Amaimon: ^W^ Hyde: *bloody mess* -elsewhere- Bakugo: -_______-;;;; "This one is really annoying me..." eijiro: hmm? Belkia: "Want to see a magic trick, kiddos?!" Bakugo: -_____________- "Kill. Him." eijiro: OwO;; Belkia: "But I just want to show you a magic trick!" *looks at Eijiro* "Please be my assistant!" eijiro:... okay! Belkia: "Great!" *pulls a human-size box out of his hat* "Get into the box..." *pulls a chainsaw out of his hat* -elsewhere- Tool: *angry munching on cookies* Shotaro and Emine: *sitting in corners* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *opens book* -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Reports." atsushi: today went pretty well. Kyoka: *holds up her test: 99%* Dazai: "My babies are doing well in school!" atsushi: ^^ Dazai: "Classmates treating you well?" atsushi: ...for the most part, yeah. Dazai: "That sounds like an improvement. You both deserve treats!" *holds up lollipops* atsushi: ^^ Kyoka: *nom* Dazai: "We also got a follow up about your mission for that super model." atsushi: ah. is she doing better now? Dazai: "Well...Could you cover Kyoka's ears?" kirako: *already doing so* Dazai: *puts on glasses, reads the letter* " 'You motherfucking tiny-dick sack of dogshit! You got me stuck in this hellhole! They don't let me do anything fun, I don't get the bottled water I want, and my roommate smells! When I find you, I going to tear your balls off and shove them--" atsushi: OwO;;;;; odasaku:...yikes. Dazai: "...But, it seems she's sober...So, plus? I'm sure she meant to castrate you in a loving manner?" atsushi:....suuuure... Dazai: "At least she's cogent and wants to talk...That's a good sign?" atsushi: maybe...but at least she's getting help, right? Dazai: "Right...Rehab has great activities! Like cooking, painting, making shivs--" atsushi: O-O;;;; Kyoka: "...I'd like my ears back." -elsewhere- zoey: master fyodor? it's time for your...anemia medication again... FD: "...Yes. Thank you." zoey: *smiles* FD: "...I do appreciate it." zoey: *she hands it to him* FD: *swallows medicine, sips water* zoey: feeling better? FD: "A bit...The medicine tastes awful." zoey: *hug* FD: "Well, thank you. Medicine is taken. I should return to work." zoey: ^^ FD: "So...busy yourself. I'll return to you soon." zoey: of course~ FD: *exits for his office* zoey: ^^ FD: *pulls up surveillance footage* *seems to be a shop* yana: *looking around* FD: "Now just plant it..." yana: *nods and puts something on the back of a doll* just this for today, ma'am. Cashier: "Very good! What a cute dollie! Is it for your baby sister?" yana: it's for a friend. Cashier: "Oh, okay. That will be $23.57." yana: *pays the money* Cashier: "Thank you for your commerce! Have a good day." yana: *waves and exits* FD: *smiles* "Good." -elsewhere- Meme: *lying in bed with a warm cloth on her forehead* >___< mio: ... Meme: *cough cough* *groans* mio:...hey meme....remember when we first met? Meme: *nod nod* "Yeah...When you started school?" mio: -_-; no, i mean when you were traveling abroad? i bumped into you when i was on a snack run? Meme: ^^;; "Memory and being ill, I'm afraid--" *cough* mio: h-hey. take it easy there. Meme: *points to tea cup* -elsewhere- Yukio: "Still cannot track the missing eyes..." -elsewhere- Rino: *staring at ceiling* mikami:...miss rino? Rino: "Hmm? Oh, sorry. What up?" mikami: not much. ryuuko: ... Rino: "You okay?" mikami: of course! ^^ Rino: "And Ryuuko?" ryuuko: *nods* Rino: "Hmm...Hungry?" -elsewhere- Konro: "Your flowers, ma'am." *holds up the order* woman: oh. thank you. ^^ Konro: "You're welcome. I think the garden is turning out well with the new soil." -elsewhere- elise: ^^ Q: ^^ *Small birds feeding on crumbs* elise: ^^ *Squirrel approaching their bench* Q: O.O Mori: "Surprised?" -laughter can be heard- Mori: "???" -a mother is with her child. seems they're having a good time- Mori: "..." *watches* {-a similar scene of a child and their mother plays out-} {Mori: "??? Why are they doing that?"} {ougai sr: well, because she loves her child, from what i gather.} {Mori: "...Oh."} {ougai sr:... ?? something on your mind, rintarou?} {Mori: "...Just...would like that."} {ougai sr:...i see... *hair ruffle* i'll be sure to let mama know, ok?} {Mori: -\\\- } {ougai sr: ^^ we're home now.} {mama mori:..... *making dinner already*} {Mori: "..." *looks around nervously*} {mama mori:........*she just stares at him. her gaze is cold and emotionless* ...} {Mori: "!!!" *looks down*} {mama mori:.....*goes back to making dinner* *there are faint bruises, scratches, and bite marks around her neck and collarbone area*} {Mori: *shudders, tries to find a chair*} {ougai sr: tomoe dear, rintarou tells me you havent been as loving a mother as you could be. perhaps we may discuss that later tonight? ^^ *light smirk*} {mama mori:....*hand trembling slightly*} {Mori: "???" *tries to sit at the table*} elise:... ?? rintarou? you ok? Mori: "..." *smiles* "Yes." -elsewhere- Burns: "Hmph. Slow." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *hug* naho: =///w///= Sakuya: "Making up for things." naho: ?? Sakuya: "When I'm...distant and cold." naho: *huuug* Sakuya: "Umph!" ^\\\^ *hugs* naho: it must suck having something in your head that makes you sad a lot, huh? Sakuya: "..." *taps his chest* "More like something here." naho:.... *goes under his shirt and kisses where he tapped* Sakuya: o\\\o "Th-Thanks..." naho: ^^ Sakuya: "..." *pat pat* -elsewhere- Lily: "I think you'll have a good time~" misono: =///=;; shinoa: thanks for chaperoning. ^^ Lily: "Of course! Think nothing of it." -elsewhere- metsu: may i help you? rowena: um...i-is mikuni in? .///. Johannes: "Did someone ask for me?!" Jeje: *drags Johannes away* -_- Mikuni: "What's all that a-hollerin' out her-?" *spots Rowena* "??? Oh. Hey." rowena: h-hello.. .///w///. Mikuni: "...Hi. You're name was...Roanoke?" rowena: it's rowena. Mikuni: "Oh, right! Sorry--just forget some names..." rowena: so this is your shop then? Mikuni: "Yep! Run it single-handedly!" metsu: =___= *aHEM* Mikuni "??? Oh, and this is my employee, Metsu." metsu: hello. rowena: hello there. Jeje: "Hmph." rowena: but that other man...is he also an employee? Mikuni: "He's my snake!" Jeje: o___O rowena:... i meant the man with glasses. Johannes: "I am Johannes Mimir Faustus!" OWO rowena: i see. it's nice to meet you as well. ^^ Johannes: "And how do you know Miku-Miku?" rowena: well... 7///7 he saved me from a kidnapper. metsu: .... *gives mikuni a look* Mikuni: *holds up his hands* "Honest!" metsu:.... -_-; Jeje: *pat pat* "She's telling the truth...although he was still showboating." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *lights a candle* -elsewhere- Relan: *hitting punching bag* shinra: *watching* Akitaru: "Looks like training paid off." maki: seems so. Akitaru: "Will have to thank Commander Benimaru...Maybe a gift basket." -elsewhere- Poe: "...I enjoyed the meal." lana:...i did too...*she seems nervous* Poe: "...You're thinking about that...monster." lana:...*shaking* im not sure if...h-he's still there or not... Poe: "...Call in sick?" lana:....maybe... Poe: "...Do you like working there?" lana: of course...but with him around... Poe: "...Have you considered a transfer?" lana: ...perhaps...but im scared he'll find me...you have to understand, he's a powerful man with friends in high places, from what i know... Poe: "...I wish I knew what to do...I mean, I know people with abilities..." lana: ...do you think...they could help? Poe: "I haven't known them to fail." lana: ....then maybe i'll give it a shot. Poe: *smiles* "I'll introduce you." -elsewhere- Gin: "Good practice." higuchi: thanks. Gin: "What next? You done for today?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *yawn...* *sits up, looks around* "???" fang-hua: ah, you're up. Mr. Tsubaki: "...How long was I out?" fang-hua: a few hours. *looks at tsukiyo* Tsukiyo: *has ice pack on her ankle* "Yeah, sleeping in the job..." Mr. Tsubaki: "..." TT_TT fang-hua: ... Tsukiyo: "!!! Crap! I broke him!" Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm j-just exhausted, that's all..." T~T fang-hua:...is something bothering you? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Lonely..." fang-hua: ah....*listening* Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm away from my family...I know they are safe...but I..." fang-hua: you cant help but worry? i get where you're coming from. Mr. Tsubaki: "Yes...but I feel useless." fang-hua:.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Maybe I need to work..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: *blows another bubble* vivian: ~<3 ^^ Kishiri: *bubble pops...he chews it up* "So, how're things at your division?" vivian: kinda boring to be honest. Kishiri: "Boring can be good, compared to other branches." *rotates his arm* "I'm still sore when that eyelid-less guy stormed my branch." vivian: yikes. D8 Kishiri: ^^; "Just make sure the 8th doesn't storm on into your division." -elsewhere- Lucy: *washing dishes* -elsewhere- Yumi: *looking at maps* -elsewhere- Spirit: "Dinner's up!" izumi: awesome! sachiko: ^^ Spirit: "How was class?" izumi: it went well. Spirit: "Teachers treating you well?" *passes salad* "Staying away from Stein?" izumi: yeah. dr stein's been....interesting. Spirit: *deadly serious* "Do I need to talk with him? With my fists?" izumi: i-it's fine dad, he hasnt killed me! sachiko: ^^; Spirit: Q~Q -elsewhere- Stein: *taking notes...while looking at an eye in a jar* -elsewhere- Anya: "Oh, hello!" yana: oh hey, whats up? Anya: "I was just running errands. Yourself?" yana: just made a delivery. Anya: "For a job?" yana: it's a secret~ *winks* Anya: "...Okay. What are you up to now?" -elsewhere- Fujimoto: "Ow..." kyouko: easy there, uncle shiro. Fujimoto: *small laugh* "Ah, this is nothing. I've had worse scrapes than this! Why, one time, I strangled a hairy demon with my bare hands." kyouko: *nods* Fujimoto: "Demon even kind of looked like a bear--so my bare hands killed a bear. Get it? Ha ha--OW!" kyouko: -___-; Fujimoto: "I-I'll go lie down...listen to an audio book..." T_T kyouko:...*pap pap* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *hammering on an engine* -elsewhere- stocking: ssshhhh...there there kid...*strokes his head* Kid: Q~Q *holding onto her* stocking: *humming* Kid: "It-It hurts..." stocking: it's ok...im not going anywhere... Kid: "P-Promise?" stocking: *kiss* always. Kid: TT\\\TT *holds her* stocking: u////u Kid: *sniff* "I-I'm sorry..." stocking: it's ok kid. Kid: *whimper* stocking: *rubs his back* Kid: *closes his eyes, resting his head on her lap* -elsewhere- Giriko: *picking up plates* "How was it all?" -elsewhere- Meme: "Zzz..." mio:.....*small smile* {mio: *running to get home* gotta get home quick... *bumps into someone* !!! ah! crap!} {Meme: "?!!"} {mio:...uhh... um...... w-w-wha-what are you looking at, huh?!} {Meme: "I-I'm sorry! I guess I wasn't looking..."} {mio:...um...y-yeah...i was...i-in a rush...w-whatever! i gotta go! *turns to run*} {Meme: "Where are you going?"} {mio: j-just home...not...fond of being out in public...} {Meme: "Oh. You don't like sunlight?"} {mio:....*mumbling* it's people i have a problem with...} {Meme: "Well, okay..." *starts walking*} {mio:...} {-a baseball is sent hurdling toward's meme's head-} {mio: !!! *slices the ball in half* } {Meme: "Eeep!"} {mio:... !!! *staring at her axe blade hand* !! shit! *tries to hide it* d-dont look! s-stay away!} {Meme: *looks behind Mio* "Oh, wow, is that an axe?!"} {mio: !!! s-stay back! y-you'll get hurt if you get near me! >~<} {Meme: "You're...a weapon?" *takes a step forward*} {mio: i-i said-} {Meme: "Boop!" *taps Mio's nose*} {mio: g-gueh! *falls back*} {Meme: D: "S-Sorry! I was just trying to lighten the mood..."} {mio: .... 7///~///7 y-you arent...scared of me?} {Meme: *shakes her head* "No! Some of my best friends are weapons! ...That came out wrong..."} {mio:..... ???} {Meme: "I'm from the DWMA. I mean, I was until...until...I-I'm on, um, 'vacation.'" ^^; } {mio:....o-oh... 7.7 i see.... must be pretty expensive to get in...} {Meme: "They actually give an allowance to students, so it's just about qualifying to get in."} {mio:..i doubt i meet the qualifications. i'm just some bullied shut in...} {Meme: "I...don't think they ask that in the interview...And 'bullied'?"} {mio:...everyone at school avoids me because of....*holds up blade hand* t-this...} {Meme: "Well, that wouldn't happen at the DWMA: students there find other reasons to avoid people!" ^^ } {mio: ...just who even are you?} {Meme: "I'm Meme!" *holds out her hand*} {mio:.... 7///7; i-i'm mio...} mio:... *small blush* Meme: *yawn* *sits up, stretches* "Mmm..." mio:...hey meme. Meme: "Oh, Mio! Hi...Have you been there...?" mio: yeah, why wouldnt i be? Meme: "..." QWQ mio: m-meme?! whats wrong?! Meme: "That just m-means a lot to me..." mio:.... 7/////7 Meme: *yawns* "I'm feeling better now..." -elsewhere- Gin: "Another drink?" higuchi: *nods* naoya: akuta giving you problems again? higuchi:....y-you could say that... Gin: "A bit of a handful..." naoya: ah. i see. need me to talk to him at all? Gin: "Worth a try." naoya: let me see where he is.... *ability; perspective* *eye shine*...... GAH! Gin: "???" naoya:...that....that was...more than i wanted to see..... =___=;; Gin: "..." -\\\- higuchi: ???? naoya:....maaaybe i should...give him a few minutes. Gin: "..." >_< higuchi: ???????? -with akutagawa- Akutagawa: "Ah...Ah..." -he is alone- Akutagawa: "Ah…Ah~!" *finishes* "..." -silence- Akutagawa: *small panting...sniffs...tears up a little* -silence- Akutagawa: "..." *sadly starts cleaning himself* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *locks his desk* "Good night." -there are two photographs on his desk; one of rokuzou, and one of sasaki- Kunikida: *walks for the door* -elsewhere- Dazai: *looking up at the ceiling* -the night is silent, save for the sound of cars passing by on the road outside- *There are some small gouges in the ceiling, lit up by the car lights outside* Dazai: "..." *sighs* -phone rings- Dazai: *looks at the phone* "!!!" *answers* "Hello?" atsushi: you doing ok? Dazai: "..." *smiles* "Just can't sleep." atsushi: ah... Dazai: "How 'bout you?" atsushi: just had a lot on my mind. Dazai: "Such as?" atsushi: studies. this whole akutagawa thing.....o-other stuff... Dazai: "??? You want me to talk to Akutagawa?" atsushi: i-it's fine... its my problem, so i'll take it into my own hands. Dazai: "..." ("I'll avoid jokes about 'Akutagawa in his hands.'") "The 'other stuff' though?" atsushi:.....im 18 now...when i turn 21, can we go to bar lupin together? Dazai: "...Yeah, sure. It'll be your birthday gift!" atsushi:...*small smile* thanks. Dazai: "You're welcome! Thanks for asking. Man, lots of memories..." atsushi: yeah, o-*ahem* kunikida told me you used to frequent there a lot.. Dazai: *nods* "Yeah...Me, Ango...and..." atsushi:...yeah... Dazai: "...You'd like Oda. He had great stories." atsushi:...i think i would have liked him too... odasaku:....*faint smile* Dazai: "...Wish I could tell them to you as well as he did." -elsewhere- mary: hey mr fitz? you still awake? Fitzgerald: =-= "...Wha?" mary: i've been thinking. the new guild needs a mascot! Fitzgerald: "...What did you have in mind?" mary: i doodled this! *she holds up a picture of a cat with a top hat and monocle* i call him 'the great catsby'! Fitzgerald: "...Um..." mary: OwO *shiny eyes* Fitzgerald: "..." *sighs, pats her head* "Okay." mary: yay! ^w^ Fitzgerald: "We'll get some mugs printed..." -elsewhere- zoey: ...... FD: "Zoey?" zoey: yes master fyodor~? FD: "You seem contemplative." zoey: is there....something...you needed me to do...right now? FD: "Perhaps..." *takes her hand, looks at it* zoey: ahh.. *blush* FD: "Need something..." zoey: yes? FD: "Shiny." zoey: *blush* FD: "Should've grabbed a jewel when I had the chance..." zoey: master fyodor~... FD: "I'll make it up to you..." *kisses her hand* zoey: ah~<3 FD: *smiles* "Now, shall we work? Or have pleasure?” zoey: i'll do whatever you wish of me. FD: "...Can you stand on your head?" zoey: *top down, bottom up* l-like this? FD: "Exactly..." *pokes her ankle* "What's your record?" zoey: f-for what? FD: "Staying on your head?" zoey:...i dont....recall... FD: *holds her ankles, pulling them down so her legs are almost 180 degrees* "Hmm..." zoey: a-ahhh~! FD: "Underwear?" -black lace- FD: "Excellent choice." zoey: ah~ FD: *kisses lace* zoey: *moans* FD: *positions her legs to wrap around his shoulders and neck* zoey: ahhh~<3 FD: *rests his tongue along her sex* -elsewhere- Shotaro: *hug* setsuna: *hug* well done on your good deed, today, son. Shotaro: "Thanks! I had help though!" mana: ^^ Shotaro: ^\\\^ "And tomorrow, I got another good deed in mind!" -morning- atsushi: zzzz.... Kyoka: *sitting with a bowl of cereal...and ice cream on top of it* demon snow: ?? Kyoka: "...The ice cream is sweater than yogurt and melts down into the sugary cereal, creating wondrous flavors." *pokes Atsushi with her spoon* atsushi: GAH! 24! TRIANGLE! JULES VERNE! Kyoka: "...I started breakfast." atsushi: oh...right... *yaaawn* -elsewhere- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: zzzz Kid: "..." *hug* stocking: *yawn* morning honey~ Kid: *smiles* "Morning." *smooch* stocking: sleep ok? Kid: "...A bit better." stocking: that's good. *forehead kiss* Kid: ^\\\^ -elsewhere- Chuuya: *passed out on the couch, the TV on* mito: *eating catfood* Chuuya: *moans, sits up...* "...What was I watching?" -seems to be on the weather- Chuuya: "...Please be sunny..." -seems it will be cloudy this week- Chuuya: "...Fuck." mito: O^O~? Chuuya: *looks at the clock* -7:45 AM- Chuuya: "!!! I'm going to be late!" -in class- Sid: "Okay, that takes care of attendance." yana: *glances at chuuya* Chuuya: *disheveled, panting*' eijiro: jeez, ozaki. you alright? Chuuya: "Alarm clock..." eijiro: ah. Chuuya: *looks in his bookbag for his textbook and--* "!!! Oh, no...I left it at home." -elsewhere- Secretary: "Mr. Sakaguchi? Someone is here, but he doesn't have an appointment." ango: who is it? Dazai: "Goooood Mornin’ Ango~!" ango:.... -_.-; Dazai: "I brought muffins!" *holds up a box of donuts* ango:...those are donuts. -_.-; Dazai: "Muffin tops that I flattened then poke holes into. Speaking of poking holes into stories, I need a favor." ango: *groooan* what is it? Dazai: "Do you know this guy?" *passes a photo of...Touma* ango: hmm? hmmm...yes, taishi touma, vice branch manager of C3's death city branch. initially transfered here from the C3 tokyo branch. Dazai: "C3?" ango: yes. C3. part of the International Department of Paranormal Containment/Control. or the IDPC for short. Dazai: "Hmmm...I see." *looks at the photo again* "So, you're telling me this guy...is actually...an incubus." ango:.....what? Dazai: "Handsome creepy guy intimidating women around town and in charge of paranormal stuff? Totally an incubus." ango:....*facepalm* Dazai: "Anyway, he's been intimidating a friend of a rival of a coworker. Was hoping for something to help." ango: we'll look into it then. Dazai: ^^ "All I ask--thanks! Have a muffin!" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *walking through the street* "..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *asleep at school desk* marie: mr watanuki? mr watanuki? Sakuya: *snore, sleep-talking* "Three sugars, please..." -elsewhere- Emine: *in chemistry class, holding two beakers* -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Okay, I think that'll do it." *lowers hood on the Matchbox; he's covered in grease* "Turn it on." maki: *puts the key in the ignition* *Runs smoothly* Vulcan: *smiles* maki: awesome! Vulcan: "Awesome! Man, exhausted after all of that..." *opens a can of soda* -elsewhere- Meme: *sips tea* mio: feeling better? Meme: *smiles* "Much! Thanks." mio: glad to know. *smiles* ao said it was a family recipe. Meme: "I'll have to thank her--it's tasty. A little spicy." -elsewhere- Poe: *shelving books* rowena: good morning, brother. ^^ Poe: "Oh, Rowena--hello! How is your day starting?" rowena: well. how was everything for you, yesterday? Poe: "...Um..." rowena: ?? Poe: "...I need to look into someone." -elsewhere- naoya: *shooting targets* Gin: "Good." higuchi: sorry you got replaced, naoya. naoya: on the bright side, im not dead, and i get to return to the black lizards. it's a double win! Gin: "Have you met your replacement?" naoya: *shrugs* all the boss said was 'you're being replaced. you will return to the black lizards first thing tomorrow~'. how was that? Gin: "...Creepy tone." naoya: yeah anyway. higuchi: could sound slimier. naoya: ooooh sick burn! X'D Gin: "Quite so. Best not let him hear it." naoya: *nods, serious face* Gin: "With your training done for the day, do you have missions?” -elsewhere- Izuku: *stretches* ochako: *taking notes* Iida: "And when is our next practice tournament?" momo: seems it's coming up soon. Iida: "Hmmm...It will be one step closer in the progress to become a full-fledged hero." momo: *nods* mina: ooh! looks like the DCHN is doing an interview with endevour! Todoroki: "..." -elsewhere- Anya: *having lunch* -elsewhere- Kid: *writing notes* -elsewhere- ango: asahina, just the person i was looking for. asahina: sir? ango: we've had reports of people going missing around the franklin subway station. according to the reports, it's likely the RHOD. we need you to investigate and report back. asahina: understood! *salutes* -and so- asahina: jeez, this place is like a maze.... -silence- ???: "Hm hm hm..." asahina: O-O; *shakes head* c-calm down chitose...i-it's probably just a rat or something! haha! *Whistle* asahina: O_O;;;;;; *picks up her pace* ???: "--used to know..." asahina: *walking faster until she is almost running* *A match is struck* asahina: *turns* S-SHOW YOURSELF!! -nothing- asahina:.... *keeps going* ???: "Glowing dim..." asahina: h-he-hell-hellooooo? QuQ;;; *A face appears under a lit match* asahina: *SCREAMS and makes a run for it* *POW* asahina: *faceplanted onto the floor* o-ow... *trying to crawl away* *Ankle grab* asahina: *trying to pull away* *Something pricks the back of her neck* asahina: !!!! ah.... *slowly losing conscious...she looks up at the face of her attacker* FD: "..." *softly singing* “Once…upon…a December…” asahina:....*collapses* FD: *picks her up* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *sneezes* naomi: jeez, coming down with something? Kunikida: *summons a tissue from his book* "I'm sure I will be fine..." -elsewhere- Gopher: *face down on the floor* -elsewhere- Hyde: *atop a stage* tsugumi: *observing* licht: *playing a tune on the piano* -_-; Hyde: *dramatic pose* "Sweet love, renew thy force!" tsugumi: *glances at anya*... anya? Anya: Q\\\Q Hyde: "Be it not said thy edge should blunter be than appetite, which but today by feeding is allay'd!" yana: ....*casually nomming on chips* Anya: *hand reaching to the stage...* Hyde: "Tomorrow sharpen'd in his former might--" *A crash is heard* Hyde: "?!!" tamaki: *SCREAMING* GET ME DOWN FROM HERE!!! Arthur: "Hang on! I'll help!" Hyde: "???" licht: *twitch* Hyde: *looking up* "...Is that a cat?" tamaki: TT~TT *she's caught in the ropes....in a rather interesting position* Arthur: o\\\o "I-I could cut you down!" Hyde: "Jeez..." Anya: O___O "How mortifying..." yana: jeez, that looks like it sucks.....*sips soda* Arthur: *prepares his sword* "Just don't move..." tsugumi: !!! there's someone up there on the rafters!! Arthur: "???" *looks* atsushi:... *JAWDROP* DAZAI GET DOWN FROM THERE!! Dazai: "I will! I just need to get the rope on first--" licht: *grabs hyde and throws him at dazai* Hyde: "Whyyyyyyy meeeeeee?!" Dazai: "???" *SMACK* tamaki: D8> -BOOOOM- tamaki: ororororororo @~@ Dazai: X___X *falls back* Hyde: Q~Q "St-Stupid Licht..." Anya: *covers her mouth* "Oh no..." licht: i put an end to these shenanigans because.... *pose* i am an angel. tamaki:...TT~TT Arthur: *still standing* "...Um...What now?" yana: *smirk* Hyde: *removes his shoe--and throws it at Arthur's head* -elsewhere- Giriko: "And that's how I got this scar!" kirika: kickass. Giriko: "And the lesson I learned was this: don't get into fistfights with gibbons." -elsewhere- atsushi: i am so sorry about this, ma'am. *on his knees, hands clasped and apologizing* Yumi: "Just _what_ was this...person doing here?" atsushi: it's...uh... a long story. *sweatdrop* Dazai: *hanging upside down* "Investigating!" atsushi: ?? Yumi: "..." *eyebrow raised* Dazai: "I just can smell a problem here in this very school! That, or my protege here--" *lifts Atsushi's arm* "--forgot his deodorant!" atsushi: d-DAD-DAZAI!! Dazai: "Tell me about your new students..." Yumi: "That information is classified." Dazai: *pouts, turns to Atsushi* atsushi: *sweatdrop* Yumi: "Atsushi, who is this?" atsushi: well.... -elsewhere- ???: "Wake up." asahina: mmmn...?? *eyes fluttering open*... mmh... mphhgh?!?! *her mouth is gagged and her arms and legs are tied* FD: "Nurse...Ready?" zoey: of course.... *she has a needle out* asahina: !!!! *muffled screams and trying to back away* FD: "Administer the solution." zoey: of course... *grabs asahina by the arm and injects her* asahina: !!! *wince* FD: "That is poison." asahina: !!! FD: "You will die in three days." asahina: !!!! *tears falling* n-no.. FD: "Unless..." asahina: ?? w-what? what is it? FD: "I have the antidote..." asahina: p-please i-i-i dont want to die! FD: "Then you will do as I ask." asahina: w-what is it you want? FD: "We want...information." asahina: w-what kind of information? FD: "The names of all ability users in the city.' asahina: ?? FD: "You have that information." asahina: w-what makes you so sure? zoey: *examining an ID card; Chitose Asahina. Death City Council Department of Ability Users* FD: *smile* asahina:...*wincing as the poison is beginning to slowly eat away at her* FD: "Now, what will it be?" asahina:....ok...i'll help you... FD: "Good...I suggest you hurry." -elsewhere- Relan: D: "What did Tamaki do to you?!" shinra: *full footprint on his face*.....she slipped. clothes flew. i got the boot. -_-; Relan: "...That sounds really unrealistic. And stupid." shinra: why does she get mad at me?! iris: who knows. -elsewhere- Hibana: *humming* hanako: hi mom! Hibana: "?! Oh...sweetie." *smiles* "How are you?" hanako: good! *she has a flower crown* Hibana: QWQ "For me?" hanako: *hands her one* big sis mikami showed me how to make them. Hibana: "Thank you! That was very nice of Mikami. Did you thank her?" hanako: *nods* -elsewhere- Burns: "Useless." dia: sir? Burns: "Slow response time." -elsewhere- Rin: "..." madoka: *climbing onto the roof* up here again? ^^ Rin: "Feels...comfortable." madoka: ah. i brought bentos again. Rin: "Oh! That's--" *his stomach growls* ^^; "...Great." madoka: ^^ Rin: *sniffs* "So good...Thanks." *smooch* madoka: hehe~ Rin: *looks around* "It's not a bad view from here." madoka: it's pretty...*holds his hand* Rin: ^\\\^ *small squeeze* "Glad you're here." madoka: ^///^ -elsewhere- Mori: *asleep on the couch* {mama mori:.....*stepping into mori's room*..... *standing over his bed, staring*....*tears falling*} {Mori: *turns over* "Hmm?"} {mama mori:....it's ok rintarou....i wont....let you become like your father.....*tears falling as she wraps her hands around his throat, gripping tightly*} {Mori: "Mama? What are you--"} {mama mori: *her grip is getting tighter around his throat* .....} {Mori: *choking, his hands along hers* "M-Ma--!" {-slice-} {mama mori: !!! *coughing as her throat is slit open with a scalpel, blood splashing and causing her to let go and collapse, twitching on the ground*} {Mori: *his mother's blood on his face* "Wh-Wh-..."} {ougai sr:...*hugs him* it's ok rintarou....you're safe now...she cant...hurt you anymore...} {Mori: *frozen...he can't move*} {ougai sr: *pets his head* it's ok...} {Mori: "..." *cries} {ougai sr: you're safe now son....*smiles* tomorrow, everything will be better....i have so much to teach you...} {Mori: *can't talk*} -the phone rings- Mori: *wakes up* *looks around* "..." *picks up the phone* "Yes?" -elsewhere- Yohei: "Here comes the airplane! Vroom!" toru: ^o^ Yohei: "Yum yum!" toru: ^u^ chie: ^^ Yohei: "Eat up! You're a growing boy..." -elsewhere- Anya: "That was an...interesting performance, Licht." licht: sorry about the shit rat and the weird trench coat man. Anya: "It was still entertaining, before those interruptions." *smile* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "It'll be getting colder." kirei: *nods* Benimaru: "...Maybe I'll knit." kirei:..*small smile* Benimaru: "..." -\\\- *cheek scratch* "...Need a scarf?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: *zipping up his bookbag* girl:....um...ozaki? Chuuya: "What?" girl: if you arent busy after school, did you want to go to deathbucks together? Chuuya: "...Sorry. I can't." girl: oh...maybe some other time then? Chuuya: "Yeah, whatever..." girl: ok! see you around! *walks away* Chuuya: "..." ("Will I ever...?") yana: ... Chuuya: *takes his bookbag and walks* ("Will I ever...get over this?") -elsewhere- lana: i'm home. Mr. Shephard: "Welcome back!" lana: ^^; how was everything while i was at work? Mr. Shephard: "Oh, alright. I got the mail, did some vacuuming, put out some crumbs for the raven--" lana: eh? o.o Mr. Shephard: "Yeah, wildest thing--that bird's been there all day." lenore: ... lana:...um... ._.; lenore: *there is a letter attached to the scarf addressed to lana* lana: oh... *takes the letter* lenore: *squaks and flies off* Mr. Shephard: "Aw, the bird flew away..." lana: *reading the letter* Poe’s letter: "Dearest Lana--Hello!" lana: *smiles and reads* Poe’s letter: "As I proceed with the tasks ahead of me, what guides me through the day, and motivates me to persist, is the moment when I can again see your face." lana: *small blush and smiles* Poe’s letter: "I trust all is well and look forward to your response. Therefore, I will keep this letter brief, except to tell you one more thing..." lana: ?? Poe’s letter: "My affection for you is strong." lana:... *smiles* -seems some stuff had been scribbled out before that- --You are like the most beautiful black rose-- --You are as radiant as a dying star-- --I really like you— ---I love you--- lana: ^^ -elsewhere- karl: *nom nom* Poe: OWO;;; *offering another grape* "I made a mistake, didn't I? She hates me now. I just know it." karl: ^^ *nom* Poe: "M-Maybe I can get back the letter before she reads..." -the phone rings- Poe: "Eek!" *answers* "H-Hello?" lana: hey edgar. i got your letter. Poe: OWO;;;; "L-Let-ter? O-Oh?" lana: yeah. im amazed you trained a bird to deliver it. Poe: OWO;;;;;;; "Ha ha ha! Yes! Trained! Ha!" lana: hehe...well, the letter was really sweet. thanks. Poe: "Oh! You...liked it?" lana: yeah. it really made my day a bit better. Poe: "...I am glad. How was your day?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *knocks on door, holding a plate* "Tamaki? I...brought you dessert?" tamaki: *creaks open the door* TT3TT Arthur: *it's a cupcake with candy cat ears* "...I'm sorry." tamaki: *sniff* thank you... TT3TT Arthur: *hands her the plate* "..." tamaki:...*sigh* i really hate having the shitty luck i have... Arthur: "...Maybe...you just need some good luck..." tamaki: i wish... Arthur: "...I have something that brings me good luck." tamaki: really? Arthur: *pulls from his pocket...a horseshoe* tamaki:...*small smile* Arthur: *kisses the horsehoe, before handing it to her* tamaki:... .///. t-thank yo- *trips and....* -smooch- tamaki: o//////////o Arthur: .\\\. *falls back* tamaki: w-woah! *she lands on top of him* O///////////O Arthur: o\\\o "L-Let me help you up--" *lifts his head up--his chest pressing against hers* tamaki: .///////. shinra: get a room. tamaki: FUCK OFF! DX< -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- atsushi: we're back! Kyoka: *waves* Kunikida: *points to folder* atsushi: *examining* *Picture of a street magician* atsushi: oh? Kunikida: "Reports of some magician harassing people at Death Square." atsushi: *nods* we'll look into it. Kunikida: "See that you do." *hands him mail* atsushi: *looking through the mail* *To Tabby* atsushi: *looks at the note* *Inside is a coupon for a free drink* atsushi:...*smiles and puts it into his pocket* *A letter from...rehab* atsushi: oh boy. *opens it* " 'Dear annoying detective boy...'" atsushi: well this isnt off to a good start. Letter: "I'm finally out of rehab--and the one responsible for that is you." atsushi: *keeps going, nervous sweating* Letter: "Because after rehab, I signed, like, totes five contracts for a book, a TV show, and a freaking lecture circuit. I got money!" atsushi: hmm. Letter: "So thanks for outing me--now I got more bucks for even better drugs!" atsushi:....*FACEPALM* *Attached is a signed photograph* atsushi:.... *awkward glance* *She's blowing a kiss* atsushi:... 7-7;; Dazai: "At least you can sell the signed photo online." -elsewhere- asahina:... *in the records room* ....... *hands trembling* *Footsteps* asahina: !!! *hides* Custodian: *turns on the lights, walks to the trash can under the desk* asahina:....*still hidden* Custodian: *empties the can, walks to the door...* asahina:....*waits for them to leave*......*after they've left, she goes to the computer and plugs in a USB drive*... *Files appear on the computer* asahina:....*makes a copy of the file 'ability_users_in_D_City' and transfers it to the USB drive* 41%...42%... asahina:...*muffled cough* ..... 64%... asahina:..... ...99% *DING* asahina:..... *unplugs the USB drive and turns the computer off*.......*exits* *No one in the hallway* asahina:....*cough cough*.....*exits* *Cameras around the area seem to be focused on her* asahina:....*light trembling* *She arrives at the location she was directed to go, before heading underground* asahina:....*coughs* *She proceeds down steps* asahina:..... *walking to a door....opening it* FD: "Welcome." asahina:...*she hands him the USB drive* FD: *smiles* asahina:...y-ou'll....give me the antidote now...right? FD: *takes the USB...and walks away* asahina: h-hey! w-what about the antidote?! FD: "I lied." asahina: !!! *falls to her knees, tears falling* n-no... FD: *hums, as he opens a door to depart* asahina: p-please! t-there has to be something you can do! FD: "There is..." asahina: r-really? FD: *rests a finger on her forehead* asahina: eh?..w-what- FD: "Death." asahina: ah- -flick- asahina: !!!! *coughs blood as she collapses, twitching before finally dying* FD: "..." -no reply- FD: "Messy." zoey:....shall i....dispose of her? FD: "Please." -elsewhere- Yumi: "Damn it..." lord death: *hug* i know it's a day early but....*kiss on the cheek* happy birthday. Yumi: =\\\= "...Thank you. I prefer things on the day when they are to occur..." -elsewhere- Relan: *texting* [commander hibana treating you well?] mikami: [yeah. her daughter is so sweet. ^^] Relan: [d'aw. that's good] -morning- hirotsu: *on phone*...yes....i see....very well...*hangs up* seems there's been some trouble down in one of our warehouses. Mori: "Send an investigation team." hirotsu: understood. -at the warehouse- -a man in coke bottle glasses is waiting- coke bottle: hmmm....i hope mr akutagawa gets here soon. Akutagawa: *appears behind him* coke bottle: YEEP! ah! mr akutagawa! good morning! Akutagawa: "Hello. What has occurred?" coke bottle: well, we found something in a steel drum that was left here in the warehouse...its...god damn..its.... Akutagawa: "It's what?" -a mafioso looks inside the steel drum...and promptly vomits- Akutagawa: "???" *looks* "...Oh." -inside, asahina's mutilated corpse remains- Akutagawa: "Have you identified the remains?" coke bottle: we've been working on that as we speak. Akutagawa: "...A threat to the Mafia? A warning?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: *walking to school* atsushi:.....>->;;; Chuuya: "??? Tiger Boy?" atsushi: !!! um....hey....chuuuyaaaa? ^^;;;; Chuuya: -_-;;; "I'm under an alias, guy." atsushi: a-ah! right! uh...ozaki? was it? Chuuya: "Yeah...Off to school too, huh?" atsushi: yeah, where else? Chuuya: -_-# "I'm just making conversation..." atsushi:....sooooo.....what do you like doing OwO;;; Chuuya: "Drinking wine." atsushi: ah...what else? Chuuya: "Dancing." atsushi: oh, neat. *smiles* Chuuya: "What do you do?" atsushi: me? well....hmmmm.. that's a good question... Chuuya: "Must be something you do--besides babysitting Dazai." atsushi: hmmm... maybe i could check out a club at school? but kunikida would probably kill me. Chuuya: "What, he doesn't like you in clubs?" atsushi: well, i think he wants me to focus on my studies and on agency work. Chuuya: "Admirable." atsushi: t-thanks. ^^ Chuuya: "...Well, here we are." atsushi: ah...you know...i dont think you're that bad a guy, chuu-er, ozaki. Chuuya: -\\\- *grunts, walks ahead into school* atsushi: ..... -in class- Hyde: *snoring* marie: it was then that-....mr kranz? Hyde: *muttering in his sleep* "Kumquats..." marie: mr kranz?... Hyde: *sleep-talking* "Get the biggest one you can find..." licht: hey shit rat, get up. *KICKS HIM INTO THE CEILING* Hyde: D: O_____O *crash* "...Ow..." marie: o_o; Hyde: *falls back down* -elsewhere- Sid: *handing back graded tests, returning them to Tamaki and Arthur* "Tamaki, good work." *She got a 94/100* tamaki:... TTuTT yes! Arthur: *smiles* "Lucky horseshoe..." *then he looks at his grade: 12/100* "?!!!" Sid: "You answered 'I am a knight' to each question." Arthur: "But that is an accurate statement." Sid: "Even on the true/false questions!" shinra: -_-; Arthur: "Is it not true I am a knight?!" -elsewhere- Black Star: *whistling* soul: hey. *waves* whats up? Black Star: "Yo! Doing alright. How's work been?" soul: pretty good. still havent found any rogues...so close, but so far... Black Star: "Wish I could help, but similar problem...Long road to Death Scythe-dom." soul: yeah... -elsewhere- Benimaru: *doing squats* "Quicken your pace, soldiers." -elsewhere- Meme: *eating lunch* *sighs* tsugumi: doing better? Meme: "Hmm? Oh, yes. Just getting used to school again, I guess." tsugumi: ah. Meme: "Make-up work shouldn't be too hard. Thanks for collecting it!" tsugumi: no problem ^^ Meme: "Anything surprising happen while I was out?" -elsewhere- Kid: *filing papers* liz: hard at work? Kid: *smiles* "Always. What time is it?" -elsewhere- higuchi: *walking through the halls* Mori: "Good day." higuchi:.....likewise... Mori: "Tell me, how is progress going on investigations?" higuchi: seems the person we found was a government official. Mori: "Do any authorities know about this?" higuchi: no, but it wont be long... Mori: "Have you moved the remains elsewhere?" higuchi: they're in the morgue. Mori: "Any idea how this person was killed?" higuchi: besides being mutilated? Mori: *smirks* "You really think that's what killed them? How would the murderer get the victim to stay still so long?" higuchi:....what do you mean? Mori: "If I could mutilate a corpse, I wouldn't stop until there was nothing left of the corpse. ...That is, _if_ I was the murderer." higuchi: ...... Mori: "Perhaps I should examine the remains as well..." higuchi:....... Mori: "While I do so, take care of this." *hands her a slip of paper with an address* higuchi: ?? Mori: "They'll know some poisons that may be relevant..." higuchi:....right. (thinking: poisons?...) -elsewhere- Dazai: *making paper dolls* ranpo: looks like it's gonna rain later. *he has rain boots on* Dazai: "...Oh, that's just adorable." ranpo: ^u^ yosano: ^^; (thinking: its hard to believe he's 26...) Dazai: "Let me guess--you're umbrella has little kittens on it?" ranpo: what do you think i am, a child?... it's ducks. Dazai: *slapping his hands on his cheeks* "So cute~!" naomi: OwO -elsewhere- Victor: *covered in dirt, holding a shovel* iris: O_O; Victor: "I was looking at the tunnels and thought I would make my own to give us a back-up route out of the tunnels!" iris: i guess that makes sense, b-but please dont destroy the garden Q.Q Victor: "Oh, don't worry! I dug the tunnel under the training field--" *A loud scream is heard--then a thud* Victor: OWO;;; tamaki: #%&^*^I&#&* iris: *covering her mouth* !!!!! Arthur: "Someone bring rope! Tamaki fell into a dragon's tunnel!" -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Look at Emine's test score!" Emine: >_< "Give that back! Or I'll put fleas in your bed!" -elsewhere- Iida: "Almost ready..." ochako: the sports festival is gonna be so awesome! Izuku: "Yeah! I can't wait for--" Bakugo: "IT FEELS LIKE IT HAS BEEN YEARS WAITING FOR THIS SHIT TO START!" ochako: o.o; Iida: "...Maybe take your medicine." -elsewhere- Monoma: *shaking* kinoko: O.O; Monoma: "I will win these games...then Itsuka will be mine!" -face palms from several students- Monoma: "And now for my afternoon energy drink! I made it myself!" *holds up a glass of...egg, whey and...fish?* -elsewhere- Giriko: *napping* arachne:...*small kiss on the cheek* anna: ^^ Giriko: *wakes up* "H-Huh? Wha--?" *sees Anna and Arachne* "Oh...Hey, ladies." *smiles* arachne: tired? Giriko: "Yeah..." *stretches* "Late shift..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *nom nom nom nom nom* -elsewhere- justin: *finishing up after a sermon* oriko: zzzz... *napping in one of the pews* Fujimoto: *knock knock* justin: hmm? ah, father fujimoto, what a pleasent surprise. *small smile* Fujimoto: "Hello, Justin. Thought I'd stop by during my walk." kyouko: *waves* justin: *nods* did you need something to drink? Fujimoto: "That'd be great!" -elsewhere- Hyde: "I DIDN'T DO IT!" kranz: ?? Hyde: "I mean--What up?" *poses--then a faucet is heard snapping off* kranz: O_O;;; julian: *SCREAM* *Water sprays out from behind him* Hyde: owo; "...I should've fixed that plumbing..." -elsewhere- lana: *walking home* Poe: "H-H-Hell-Hello..." lana: hmm? oh, hey edgar. *smiles* Poe: owo "...Hi. How are you?" lana: good. you? Poe: "Better. Now." lana: ah. ^^ Poe: "...How was work?" lana: doing a lot better. that-...he hasnt been around.... Poe: "..." *pat pat* lana:...thanks, edgar. *smiles softly* Poe: "You're w-w-welcome...Um...Heading home?" lana: yeah. -the small rumble of thunder is heard- lana: *pulls her umbrella out* Poe: *looks up--and is hit by a raindrop* "!!" lana: *she opens her umbrella and offers it to him* want me to walk you home? Poe: "...Certainly." lana: *smiles as she walks home with him, holding his hand* karl: 7w7 Poe: *small happy shiver* .w. -soon, they arrive at his home- Poe: "Th-Thank you, Lana..." lana: any time. *smiles* Poe: "...Well, this is me..." lana: ok. have a nice night. Poe: "...I..." lana: hmm? Poe: "...would like...to..." lana: like to what? Poe: "...kiss..." lana: *small blush as she kisses him on the cheek* Poe: o\\\o "...Thank you." lana: ... *smiles and waves* Poe: owo *waves* "Good night." lana: *heading home* karl: ^o^ Poe: *pets Karl, smiles* karl: =w= Poe: "I-I think that was p-progress..." -elsewhere- Relan: *cuddle* shinra: u///w///u Relan: "I'm so happy here..." shinra: i am too. *rubs his back* Relan: ^\\\^ *kiss on the cheek* shinra: ^^ iris: *smiles* Relan: "Iris..." *kiss on her cheek* iris: >///< shinra: *hug* >///u///< Relan: *hugs them both* -elsewhere- Kid: *lies down* stocking: mmm~<3 Kid: *hugs her* "Glad to see you..." stocking: same here~<3 *kiss* Kid: "Hmm..." *strokes her back* "How was your day?" stocking: good. and you~ *walking her fingers up his chest before booping his nose* Kid: >\\\< "Too cute..." stocking: yes. yes you are. *smooch* Kid: "Mmm..." *smooch* -in the mafia morgue- Mori: "Hmm..." -asahina's mutilated corpse lays on a table- Mori: "Any parts missing?" medic: kidneys, gallbladder, lungs, pancreas are all gone. everything else is intact... Mori: "Hmm...Odd to retain those. Perhaps they could be valuable to sell, or for medical examination." medic: maybe.... Mori: "Name? Blood type? Anything unusual?" medic: well, we've found out she had been poisoned. she also died sometime before the mutilation took place. Mori: "So, the poison killed her?" medic: most likely. Mori: *looks at the victim's head* "Hmm..." -asahina's eyes are still intact, with dried tears mixed with blood from the wounds. her expression is one of shock- Mori: "Would you look like this if it was just poison?" medic: ?? sir? Mori: *touches part of her remaining head* "I think...the attack was here. From...inside?" medic: ?? like some kind of brain aneurysm? Mori: "Yes...That's it." medic: sir? Mori: "An ability user." medic: an ability user did this? Mori: "Just a feeling I have..." medic: ... -elsewhere- Sakuya: *rubbing his ankle* naho: zzzz... Sakuya: "..." ("I probably just need sleep...") *takes off his socks...lies next to her* naho:..... =w= Sakuya: "..." *hugs her gently* naho: *nuzzle* Sakuya: *closes his eyes, holds her* -at the dorms- Anya: "Zzz..." Meme: *reading* -elsewhere- Kyoka: *sipping tea* atsushi: *doing homework* Kyoka: "How much more you have?" atsushi: just a bit. Kyoka: "Well, you'll need sleep soon." atsushi: *nods* -thump- Kyoka: "???" atsushi: .... !!! *runs over to dazai's apartment, fearing the worst* DAZAI ARE YOU-..... o_____________________o;;;; kirako: O///-///O;;;; Dazai: o\\\w\\\o "...Howdy." atsushi:.................*slowly closes the door.......and promptly faints* Kyoka: *follows Atsushi, up to his collapsed body* "...Blood sugar?" Dazai: *looks at Kirako* "...So, I'm the one who forgot to lock?" atsushi: dont....open it.....save....yourself.... Kyoka: "..." *takes him by the arm--and drags him away* "Okay." odasaku:...huh. Kyoka: *has dragged him back to the apartment* -elsewhere- Arthur: *pouts* -morning- atsushi: nnngh....huh?...kyouka? Kyoka: "Oh, good, you are awake." atsushi: ugh...my head hurts....what happened? i remember hearing a thud, but then im here? Kyoka: "You told me not to open the door to Dazai's apartment." atsushi: ..... ._____________. ....i think....i feel sick..... Kyoka: "...How bad was it?" atsushi:....good news is he isnt dead... Kyoka: "What's the bad news?" atsushi:....i saw too much.....um....you see kyouka....when two people- Kyoka: "Dazai was having sex with Kirako." atsushi: D8.... *KO* Kyoka: "...You still have school." atsushi:.... TT_TT cant unsee... Kyoka: "You have seen nothing." atsushi:.......i saw a glimpse...... ./////.;;;; Kyoka: "Was it missionary, doggie style, an--" atsushi: D8 DO I NEED TO WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT YOUNG LADY?! Kyoka: *holds up a taser* -elsewhere- Dazai: TTWTT kirako: ^^; Dazai: "Sorry about last night." kirako: i-it's fine, really. ^^; Dazai: "...Think we should talk with Atsushi together?" kirako: if it helps... Dazai: "I do--kind of owe it to him after what he saw." -and so- Dazai: *sets out cups of tea* atsushi: i am so, so sorry for last night! *on his hands and knees, bowing for forgiveness* Dazai: "..." *eye glint* "Maybe you need to do something to earn our forgiveness--" -DOUBLE CHOP- Dazai: >__< Kyoka: -_-; "No." -elsewhere- Victor: *asleep...his head exposed above the ground...because someone buried him up to his chin in the backyard* "Zzz..." karin: 7w7 success... Arthur: "I brought the lawnmower..." Vulcan: "?!" nozomi: D8 DR ITOU NO! -elsewhere- Kid: *snore* stocking: zzzzz... Kid: *hugs Stocking* stocking: =u= Kid: *smooch* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Morning..." -elsewhere- Belkia: =____= *dragging himself to the front door to get the newspaper* tsubaki: !!! what happened?? Belkia: "Huh? I guess I slept funny and--" O___O *sees headline: "Magician strikes again"* otogiri: *pops up behind belkia like a freaking weeping angel* belkia. what. did. you. do? Belkia: o_____O "I-I don't remember anything! I swear, I was asleep the entire time last night!" tsubaki: *examines the newspaper* Newspaper: "Four police officers are hospitalized after being attacked by 'the Magician' in his latest jewel robbery." otogiri: ......*gives belkia a cold glare* Belkia: o________o "Do I look like a jewel thief?! What would I need them for--" *raises his arms--and a jewelry box falls out of his sleeve* o________________o otogiri:.....*dark aura of murder* Belkia: "I ORDERED THIS ONLINE! I HAVE A RECEIPT! I HAVE A RECEEEEEEEEEEEEIPT!" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "You'll have some training this weekend, so rest up because you'll start at 6 AM Saturday." shinra: understood Vulcan: "I got some great death traps ready for your training." tamaki: w-wait what? Vulcan: "I mean 'Fluffy Kitten Hugs and Rainbows Tests.'" Arthur: *sigh of relief* "Oh, thank goodness. I thought you said 'Death Traps.'" tamaki: -_-; Victor: "I'm sure you'll all be fine." *he has lawn mower scars along his face* nozomi: EEEK! -elsewhere- Gopher: "???" kirika: *kicking rocks as she's walking along* Gopher: "Distracted?" kirika: eh, just bored, i guess. Gopher: "Well, did you want to do more training?" -elsewhere- Meme: *catches the ball* tsugumi: nice catch! Meme: ^^ "Thanks! I'm sending it back..." *gets ready to throw* -elsewhere- rowena: *putting her letter in the mailbox* ^^ Poe: "Oh, mailing something?" rowena: just sending a letter to mother and father. Poe: owo;;; "...What did you say?" rowena: just letting them know how we're doing here. Poe: "Oh...H-How am I doing?" rowena: i think you're doing well. a lot better than you had been... Poe: QWQ "..." *sniff* rowena: b-brother? are you ok? Poe: *nod nod* "Just...’feels’...as the locals put it…" rowena:...*chuckle* Poe: "..." *hug* rowena: *hug* ^^ Poe: *pat pat* -elsewhere- Assi: *upside down...and asleep* mono:.....*sigh* *drags him to his room* Assi: *snore* "M-...M-..." mono: ..... (thinking: without those stupid a-frames.....he's....kinda cute....) *shakes head* >3< Assi: "Mon..." mono: ?? >////>; Assi: "Mono...Mono...Monopoly." mono:.... *FACEPLANT INTO THE FLOOR* Assi: *wakes up* "Gah!" *looks around* "Oh, Mono. What's up?" -elsewhere- Asura: *shivers* mikan: *hug* Asura: *clutches her* mikan: *hums* Asura: "Aaaaah..." mikan: *small smile and petting his head* Asura: ^\\\^ heibito: *clinging to his leg* >.< Asura: "???" *lowers a scarf to pick up Heibito* heibito: ^o^ Asura: *forehead kiss* heibito: ^^ Asura: *hands Heibito to Mikan* mikan: hello sweetie. heibito: ma! ma! Asura: ^^ -elsewhere- Mephisto: "May I bring you anything else, my dear?" felisia: some tea would be nice. ^^; maid: -_-; (thinking: she's pregnant, she doesnt have a broken leg -_-; ) Mephisto: "Coming up~" *snaps his fingers* -tea cart summoned!- Mephisto: *offers a cup of tea* -elsewhere- Shima: O~O unagi: .... Shima: "So...do you like soda?" unagi:....<is what so?> Shima: "!!!" <Do you like soda?> unagi:....<i've...never had any> Shima: <Oh, it's really sweet! Want to try?> unagi:....<will i...get sick?> Shima: <I don't think so? I mean, if you aren't used to sweet things...Maybe a sip?> unagi:.... *tiny sip* >,< <t-tingly!> Shima: <That's the carbonation--little bubbles...> *sip* -elsewhere- Kyoka: *sets a bottle of soda in front of Atsushi--labeled "Brain Bleach"* atsushi:... TTuTT the offer is appreciated... odasaku: what have we learned? atsushi: always remember to knock. Kyoka: "Yes, you should." *sips her soda* atsushi: im just glad they werent too mad. Kyoka: *nods* "I think they had other things on their mind." atsushi: =////=;;; Kyoka: "I take it that was your introduction to sex education." atsushi:.... ./////. i've.....read books....scarred for life. Kyoka: "??? What kind of books were you given?" atsushi: well, the orphanage i lived in had a library, so i often spent my time there...i stumbled upon one book and....well,.... 7-7;;;; Kyoka: "..." *pat pat* -elsewhere- Wes: *asleep at piano* liz:...*small smile as she lifts him up and helps him to bed* Wes: "Hmm..." *yawn* liz: hey there. Wes: *smiles* "Hey...I fell asleep." liz: *chuckle* Wes: *yawn* "This composition just took a lot out of me...Sorry." -elsewhere- Dazai: *staring up* -silence in the room- Dazai: *sighs...tugs at a bandage* -slight unraveling, revealing scars underneath- Dazai: "..." *traces a finger along one scar* {odasaku: *sigh* honestly, what am i gonna do with you? *bandaging cuts on dazai's wrist*} {Dazai: "...Let me die..."} {odasaku: ??..... *head pet* } {Dazai: "?!"} {odasaku: something's on your mind...did you want to talk about it?} {Dazai: "...Alone..."} {odasaku: hmm?} {Dazai: "I-I don't think I'll...I think I'll always be alone."} {odasaku:.....*sighs and pats his back* being a mafia executive at 16 isnt easy, is it? you're still so young yet...} {Dazai: *sniff* "I-I just feel awful..."} {odasaku:.........if you ever need someone to talk to, just let me know, ok?} {Dazai: *hug*} {odasaku: !!....*small hug and pats his back*} {Dazai: *sniffle*} {odasaku: if you need to cry, just let it out.} {Dazai: *shakes his head*} Dazai: "..." -knocks- Dazai: "...Yeah?" woman: have you seen my child? he's been missing for so long... *looking down, holding up a photo.....of Q* Dazai: "...Maybe I can help. I am a detective..." woman: do you know....where he might be? Dazai: "...I think it is best to discuss at my office. It's not far--" woman: please sir! i-if im away from him for another moment, i'll surely go insane! Dazai: "Okay...Just...Let's start with your child's name." woman: h-his name is kyusaku...h-he's such a sweet boy...im worried someone kidnapped him! h-he has...a dangerous ability.. Dazai: "An ability?" woman: y-yes...if he...gets hurt.....he inflicts...a curse....i dont want my baby to get hurt! Dazai: "When did you last see him?" woman: h-he was....at the park with me....just a month ago... Dazai: ("Only a month ago?") "...We have been on the lookout for him." woman: y-you have?? Dazai: *nods* "We have spotted the child." woman: r-really?! Dazai: *his phone is in his hand, under a couch pillow, sending a text...* "He is with an organization that has taken him in..." woman: w-where is it?? Dazai: "With dangerous people...You shouldn't go alone..." woman: please, just tell me where he is! Dazai: "...The Mafia." woman:............i see....thank you.....*she walks away* Dazai: "Wait! You shouldn't go without some protection." -she's already gone- Dazai: "?!!!" *checks phone* -in an allyway, the woman has discarded the sunhat, coat, and glasses...- zoey: .... *Text on her phone* zoey: *examines it* FD: [Status?] zoey: [no new information. but the camera has been placed] FD: [Excellent] zoey: [shall i proceed with the next step, master fyodor?] FD: [Proceed] zoey:....*smiles* -elsewhere- Gin: "..." hirotsu: is something on your mind? Gin: "Just work. That is all. And you?" hirotsu: same as usual. Gin: "...Still troubled?" hirotsu: miss kouyou seems concerned about chuuya's mental wellbeing. Gin: "...He is still in mourning?" hirotsu:...*nods* seems miss kosaka's death has taken a heavy emotional toll on him. Gin: "...When did you last speak with him?" hirotsu: hmm... shall i speak with him then? Gin: "Yes." -and so- -knocks- hirotsu: chuuya?