#Hehe hi I hope this is okay she was fitting the suggestion of the plot so I went for it

[hymnoire]

Kaeleena sees her research with a near-religious devotion—disciplined yet driven by fervor. To many, the towering stacks of dense, academic books are nightmarish, but for her, it's pure delight. Immersing herself in these pages feels liberating. After delivering her lectures each day, she retreats to the quiet sanctuary of the library, remaining there until the doors close behind her. In these solitary hours, the library becomes her steadfast companion. Teaching neurosurgery in prestigious institutions across the globe often leaves her far from home. Tonight is no different. Lost in her reading, she barely notices the librarian's approach until his voice interrupts her thoughts. "The late hours of a lifetime wouldn’t be enough for all I need to learn," she begins, her voice soft, calm, it always has been. "But I have to try." Her eyes meet his, he is curious, she is too. They have never exchanged more words than niceties, he is quite handsome she thinks, in a timeless natural yet elegant way, with the suble silver of his hair and the calmness of his presence. How can she begin to explain the direction her research has taken? She is working on something unthinkable : how to transform humans into something beyond, by combining her knowledge of the human mind and the unlocking of matter manipulation from the depth of her secret laboratories : mutants. "My research..." she speaks, choosing her words carefully. "It’s been more for pleasure than anything else. I have a deep fascination with the human brain. Teaching it is a marvel in itself, but to me, there’s so much more than the science behind it." She leans back slightly, a smile forming at the corner of her lips. "It’s art—the design of it. Even with the grandest expertise, it’s impossible to fully grasp. It is like a canvas with endless interpretations. If I can’t speak to the painter, then I’ll spend my life trying to decipher the unseen. I have found fascinating papers lately, new ways of viewing the human mind, opening new doors." She pauses. "I could talk about it for hours but I wouldn’t want to bore you with such a specific passion." Her self-awareness sparks a playful glint in her eyes. "Not everyone shares my enthusiasm for the brain. Some of my students sit there, eyes wide open and emoty, I know they’re dead inside after the first thirty minutes. "Have you come to inform me it’s closing time already?"

[jokertrap-ran]

(未定事件簿) EVENT! 「四季如夏」 [Tears of Themis] EVENT: Xia Yan Birthday 2020- Luke All Year-Round Translations (11.20: Out-of-print Gift)

*Tears of Themis Masterlist *Spoiler free: Translations will remain under cut *Will also be filed under Xia Yan’s tag #Tears of a PI *The tracking tag for ALL Event Stories will go under: #Tears of an Event

11.01 / 11.11 / 11.20 / 11.27 / 12.05 Messages / Investigations / Call

Location: Second-hand Bookstore 

I had already mentally prepared myself and my wallet for the hunt for the First Edition of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", but...

It didn't matter if it was online or offline, within the country or overseas; I had tried almost every available method out there, only to still turn up empty.

In the end, I held onto a glimmer of hope as I walked into the oldest Second-hand Bookstore in Stellis City.

MC: Hello, may I ask if this shop has the First Edition of “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”?

The old man paused in his re-organizing of the books upon hearing the book’s title.

Old Man: Sorry, but this shop doesn’t sell books that are out-of-print.

His cold answer pretty much declared my failure.

Maybe it was because my face of disappointment was much too “sorrowful”, for the old man seemed a little sorry.

Old Man: There are many complete collections of Sherlock Holmes all over the market, so why are you specifically looking for the First Print Edition of it?

MC: I want to buy this book as a gift for a very important person of mine. He’s a Sherlock Holmes enthusiast and has always longed to own a copy of this book since he was little.

MC: We didn't meet each other for 8 years after that, due to various reasons. But now that he's back, I want to fulfil that wish of his.

Old Man: He's probably not the same person you knew anymore, since he disappeared for 8 years.

Old Man: Even if he's back now, you no longer have to bother about any of his wishes.

MC: Wait. Are you...?

He sounded a little… Peeved? That made me a little confused.

Old Man: He disappeared for such a long time, yet you’re not angry?

MC: Haha, so that was what you meant. We didn't split up because of something like a childish spat.

He probably misunderstood this to be something similar to the plot of some movie out there, where the person leaves without saying so much as a goodbye.

MC: Even though I was mad when he disappeared on me like that and swore never to care about him ever again...

MC: I still ended up worrying about him in the end, telling myself that it doesn't matter even if he doesn't contact me anymore, so long as he's safe and sound.

MC: Time that has already passed cannot be repeated, but upon meeting him again, I realized that...

MC: There were no barriers between us; it was almost as if we were never separated.

Old Man: ……

Old Man: You are very lucky.

MC: Huh?

Old Man: I do, coincidentally, happen to own a copy of the First Edition of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" in my special collection.

MC: Really? Could you let me have it…?

A flicker of sadness crossed his features upon hearing my request.

MC: Oh, I’m sorry. It must be of some special significance to you since it's part of your special collection.

The situation at hand wasn't exactly fitting to discuss monetary business, so I hesitated for a while, carefully wording what I had to say.

MC: Sir, I'm sincerely seeking this set of books. So please, just tell me if there's anything I have to do if that's your price, no matter what it may be.

He stared at me for a good while before shaking his head with a sigh.

Old Man: The fact that you're willing to offer that much means that you're already aware that there is no other copy of the First Edition of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" in Stellis City, other than mine.

MC: Yes, you're right. I've already tried all there is to try, and you're pretty much my last hope here.

MC: I've dragged many friends into my search for these books through various channels, and I've also put up a request online that I was looking for them.

MC: But… I haven't gotten any good news even up till now.

MC: I've visited almost all of the Bookstores in Stellis City, and your shop's last one I'm visiting.

MC: Many people have told me that if I can't find it here, then these books really aren't circulating in the market anymore.

Old Man: Then what did you plan on doing?

MC: Huh?

Old Man: What did you plan to do, if this store of mine really didn't have said book?

▷ Choice: I'll give him my promise first

MC: I think I'll probably give him a promise.

MC: He loves Sherlock Holmes so much, so the First Edition of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" should be an irreplaceable gift for him.

MC: If I can't realize this wish of his, this year, then I'll just promise him...

▷ Choice: Change presents

MC: If I can't find this set of books this year, then I'll just have to buy a different present for him.

MC: But I'll never give up on finding this set of books!

MC: He loves Sherlock Holmes so much, so the First Edition of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" should be an irreplaceable gift for him.

MC: Next year, the year after that, no matter how many years it takes; I'll definitely find this particular set of books and gift them to him one day.

MC: Maybe he'll be even more surprised then.

He was stunned upon hearing what I had to say, only giving a smile once he'd recovered.

But his smile gave me an odd sense of sadness…

Old Man: You youngsters have nothing short to say; that's great.

Old Man: Life's so long, you'll definitely have enough time for your pursuit. It's just like...

Old Man: Never being able to reach the end…

Old Man: I might not end up like how I am today, if I was as determined as you back in the day.

MC: Sir, you...

Old Man: You really want this set of books?

MC: Yes, I very much do.

Old Man: ...I'm getting on in age, so I tire easily after just organizing the books for a while. Help me sort out a couple of boxes of second-hand books, and that set of books will be your reward.

MC: Okay, I'll get started on it immediately.

Under his supervision, I ended up sorting through old books for an entire afternoon in the old bookstore.

Every old book had to be disinfected, checked over for damage and labelled, before being placed into their designated bookshelves. Books that have missing pages or big areas of staining had to be specially singled out and put aside, to await fixing or cleaning.

Finally, I finished sorting through all the books before the sun went down the hills. It was at this moment that the old man brought out a set of books.

Old Man: You've worked hard, young lady. Here, this is the First Edition of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" that you wanted.

He solemnly handed me the books. Touching it's hardcover, I could see that the old man really cherished it.

MC: Sir, I should really still pay you for how much it's worth out on the market.

MC: It might be of poor taste for me to be saying this, but I feel kind of bad just taking one of your treasured books away like that...

Old Man: There's nothing to feel bad about. Books are only valuable when in the hands of those that cherish them.

Old Man: There's no need to think so much about it. I don't like reading "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" to begin with; it's just that she was the one who liked it...

Old Man: I kept this book only for the sake of giving it to her, but she never once came back after she left, so the book has lost its prospective owner.

MC: Her?

Must be someone of importance to him...

MC: What if she comes back? After you give this to me…

Old Man: I'm telling you to take it, so just take it. Even if she does return, the distance wedged between us now cannot be closed just over a mere set of books.

Old Man: Enough. You're one lucky lady, so hurry and take the books and get going.

MC: ……

He didn't wait for me to reply, ushering me out of the Bookstore…

Looking back to the door of the Bookstore, I could only wish for this world to have more successful relationships like the one between Xia Yan and I, and fewer regrets that come with “the more you want something, the harder it is to get”.

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Xia Yan: Boss? Why are you closing shop this early?

Old Man: You again! You're late. That set of books has already been sold off.

Xia Yan: What!? But didn't you say that you were saving that book for your first love? Didn't you say that you wouldn't sell it no matter what?

Old Man: The book's mine, I can sell it if I want to!

Xia Yan: Yes, yes, of course. Then what are you going to do if your lover comes back?

Old Man: None of your business.

Xia Yan: You can at least tell me why you sold this set of books to someone else, right? Besides, I won’t lose out to anyone on the issue of sincerity.

Old Man: From what I see, you’re going to buy it back from the person who bought it, no?

Xia Yan: Hehe, you’ve completely seen through me.

Old Man: I suggest you give it up, that young lady bought it as a gift for someone important.

Old Man: Judging from her attitude, I’ll say she definitely won’t be re-selling it, no matter what.

Xia Yan: Haa… Looks like that set of books and I are destined to meet, but not fated to be.

Old Man: You wouldn’t have to suffer the disappointment if you’d just thought that from the start.

Xia Yan: Enough about the books for now. You still up for chess today, Boss?

Old Man: The book’s already sold, so why are would you still accompany me for a game of chess?

Xia Yan: Books are books, and chess is chess; the two of them have no relation to each other.

Old Man: So, you’re saying that you’ll still come by to play chess with me in the future?

Xia Yan: That’s for sure. You’re the only one in the entirety of Stellis City to make me willingly accept my defeat.

Old Man: Heh, I’ve lived for so long, but this old man has yet to lose.

Xia Yan: Can’t say the same for the future to come.

Old Man: You talk a great deal of rubbish, youngster.

Xia Yan: Weren’t you the one who taught me that chess is like war, and that we should never show hints of weakness even when we’re on the losing side?

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[altonadventures]

ALTON ADVENTURES BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

So...because its Friday and I usually update AA on Fridays, I figured it was time to make my big announcement! 

And that is...that Alton Adventures is changing. A little bit. 

Am I rebooted the comic again? No haha! Once I get back to it it shall continue as normal but some characters may look a bit different going forward. 

Who may those characters be?

Sir Gareth Nemesis 

Why is he changing? 

Sir Nemesis’ change is actually less drastic than one may think. For starters, he needed a design rehaul. I wanted his armor to be more simple, easier to draw but with still details that could tie him to Nemesis (the green eye, the arms, the light pink details instead of inconsistent tentacles). I also had an issue where his hair was too close to his skin color, so to combat this I turned him into a ginger! His eye color also changed from gold to green, another thing to visually tie him more to Nemesis. 

So yes, I changed Sir Nem’s design because I was unhappy with it. His armor was never drawn consistently ever, I was constantly changing the tone of his hair and his skin so that was inconsistent. I want my designs to be more consistent and polished going forward.

What else is different? Well, you can probably tell he looks much more serious, like in older pictures I drew of him. Why is that? Well, I was kind of..honestly tired of his role as the “dad character tm” that he kind of turned out to be. It almost undermined his true characterization and turned him into a typical over the top exaggerated hero character. And I started to realize how much I missed his original concept. A battle hardened solider that was filled with regret and remorse, who heavily sympathizes with the plight of the alien he’s locked in combat with. He’s still much a father however, as he has a biological son and adopts an alien who mimics his likeness (hence another reason he’s a ginger now as his Nemesis daughter always was one). He’s just returned to his roots as a character. Because I felt that characterization was a unique one for the Nemesis ride. And it was an idea I really loved. Sir Nemesis actually WAS one of my favorite characters...I wanted his role to be much larger than it is in the comics. I don’t blame anyone for him becoming a joke, I did initially kind of fuel the fire for it, I’m just hoping that its not to late to get back to the Sir Nemesis I originally wanted to write. And of course, all my characters are still meme and joke worthy. I just want to tackle much more serious issues with my comic and show the more serious side of some of my characters and don’t want there entire existence to be a joke Mr.S can’t have too many folks 1 uping him in the laughs department!  I guess to note with this change that his original voice claim has also been solidified as well. It’s a more somber and serious tone that I feel fits him as a character. 

Final Notes 

Sir Nemesis is a character that I have a lot of thought put into. His backstory is tragic, emotional, and his character is complex and he’s not the perfect hero people might image him as. I plan for his Arc to follow the Fireworks arc in the comic, as well as I am planning to start some more text heavy short stories about how the Secret Weapons became Secret Weapons (which I will likely call Secret Weapon Short Stories hehe) and will be writing his first. Also a very important thing i must address. Yes, the eye on his chest moves. (I have a gif but it doesn’t want to work on this post Ill have it up later ><)

Erica Annabelle Cloud 

ooof okay this is a huge one. Confession time. Erica was always my least favorite character. Why? She just had...no character. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with her, her design felt phoned in and there because I needed an Air/Galatica character, (yes, she is changing as her Galatica stage too). She was just. not well thought out. She had a dual identity but I think a lot of people didn’t pick up on that? She felt like a Rita 2.0 as just a nice and friendly optimistic person and literally had 0 backstory. Originally she was supposed to have had some sort of accident that turned her into Galatica and she had memory loss and forgotten about when she was Air, yeah it was a mess. That eventually just turned into Nebula Corona being a character she made up (bc her one trait was that she was into space and wrote a lot) that she played as when her rides themeing changed. 

She was just..barely a character and her design was abysmal (Her Galatica suit was okay but her Air outfit was an afterthought) She needed a massive visual upgrade. A sleeker flight suit that makes more sense (I used a ref or two for this design!) A different face shape to help her stand out more, my signature they wear glasses they have dot eyes look. Long, wispy, flowing hair to resemble those trails planes make. A bit more lanky and tall. And let me tell you I LOVE her design now. It looks so much more unique and you can just SEE she has so much more character now!  As for her characterization im going full into her being a nerd. A very tech nerd at that! She designed her suit to help her fly at her best, and eventually will be the one that designs and builds all her Galatica tech! Her Galatica design hasn’t been done yet, mostly bc I wanted to focus on her current comic canon design, but not much would change I feel with her upgrade anyways! She is effectively the brains of the group, and the others often turn to her for plans of attack when dealing with a situation, or innovative solutions to problems! I have yet to get a voice claim for her, but im sure one will come to me soon enough! 

Final Notes

Erica/Nebula was a character I struggled to connect with. Everyone else had Airs that were either super plot important, or just much more cool and creative in general. I felt, that with my Air/Galatica she was just there, and I wanted her to be more. So a full character rehaul was done with her and it makes me so happy. She feels much more fleshed out, better designed, and I’m super excited to do more stuff with her, and hopefully you will all see her much more now that I’m a lot happier with her as a character! <3 

Welp that's the end of the updates....wait. Hold on. I have something written here. What could this be? Oh! I remember now! 

Black Hole, AkA Beatrix, will be joining the MAIN CAST of Alton Adventures! 

When I drew my Black Hole design, I knew she was something special. She stands out compared to a lot of my characters, and her design SCREAMS main character. While the biggest main roles will still be held by Mr. S and Rita, I wanted to add another non SW coaster to the main crew, and because Canonically Corkscrew is MIA, Black Hole seemed like a fitting addition to the main crew! As she isn’t human, a species literally only referred to as Black Holes, I thought making her a main character and giving her a big arc would help flesh out the reality of non humans in Alton Adventures! Her powers and design and character and personality are just too fun to shove her into the background. I feel that adding her to the main cast gives them not only another character to support them, but a closer friend! You will all see her much more in the future for certain! 

Well that's about it! In terms of comic updates themselves...its still going to be hiatus as long as I’m being swamped with school work. I hope you all understand. I’ll try to squeeze in updates over the breaks I have IF im not working on assignments for class. As I also said, I wanna do short stories as well, to expand the world and explain it better, as a comic will only develop the world so quickly and lots of you have tons of questions! I also wanna do something animated at some point, that’s my dream. I’ve ALSO mentioned to some people about merch, likely going for making stickers first since that's simple. I got an excited reaction for that so I’ll come up with designs for them soon! I just wanna do a lot with Alton Adventures, because I know how much it means to people, and of course it means so much. Goodness I really need to actually get to this park, I look quiet silly constantly gushing over a themepark I’ve never been to all the time XP  That all aside I thank you all for sticking by me. I promise that even if I don’t do comic updates as frequently during the school year, I’ll still work to push out as much AA content I can outside of that! I’m always open to suggestions to what you guys want to see! ALSO, working on a big google doc spreadsheet with info on all the characters I’ll be posting when its more completed! So be on the lookout for that! 

Again thank you to everyone who’s stuck with me through this, Your support makes me feel nothing but proud of what I’ve created. These characters may have been created out of something some may consider silly or odd, but the only thing that matters to me if that I can make at least someone happy with what I create. 

Patreon (note that patrons got to see all of this content as it was being worked on!) l Ko-fi

[seven-oomen]

First, I swear I’ll explain about the picture in a minute.

Next, it’s totally okay, I understand completely.  I, too, am prone to being a total space cadet sometimes.  My top skills are remembering/thinking of things when I’m in no position to act on them (composing review questions while at work, thinking of phone call I forgot to make while driving, realizing I didn’t show my mom the sonogram my friend sent me right as I fall asleep, etc.)  Really, I’m just happy finding others to talk about this stuff with who seem to appreciate and enjoy it as much as I do. :D

Omg, I’m SO EXCITED to see the necklace turn up, however that happens!  And as someone who 90% of the time also uses drinkware featuring superheroes and other nerdery for their alcohol, I very much approve Derek’s choices, whether it makes it into the story or not.  I also enjoyed both versions of the chapter flashback, but the first was definitely more “Oh My…”, and the redo more straight up fluffy and adorable. 

And I love all that stuff in the ideas tag!  With Corey there’s so much potential stuff that can be done with someone with those types of powers.  I admit I don’t know too much about exactly how his are supposed to work. his powers are due to genetics and not outside forces in this, could it perhaps be connected to how Gerard has been able to do some of the things he’s done?   (Could the wolves track him while invisible in the show?)  And oh, my God, that is a total Moon Moon moment (resisting the urge to make a comment about why Ian was trying to fit a ball in his mouth).  I choose to believe that Noah and Chris coordinated to trick Peter into doing that and managing to get it on camera.  They threaten to make it part of the family Christmas card.  Peter only agrees if they make it so that all the pictures used embarrass everyone equally.  Which is where some of the BTS type stuff could come in.  (My lord, they are all such dorks.  I mean, I follow Ian, Linden, JR, and Hoechlin on Insta and or Twitter, so we been knew, really, but still. XD )  And I’m all for any plot points or incidents that allow Lydia to showcase just how awesome she truly is.  Also, I will never turn down an idea that involves puppy piles and cuddle puddles.  I’ve been in this fandom too damn long not to have developed a deep-seated love for damaged characters getting the affection and comfort they deserve.

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the examples of my often questionable musical tastes. ;D  I think I first heard that song on an anime music video (for LOVELESS I think, of all things), and I was just like “well this is catchy as hell”.  As someone whose musical tastes are all over the gd place, I like to imagine they all have some genre that they’re secretly a fan of but don’t want to admit to because it might clash with their grunge-y punk image (the other two totally know anyway.)  Speculatively I’d say boy bands for Peter, bubblegum pop/pop-punk for Chris, and classic (read: dad) rock for Noah, but I welcome other opinions. 

And jsyk, it really makes me happy to know that my reviews are helpful for more than just story ideas.  Which partially brings me to the picture I’ve attached.  I work in a pet supply store, and the item on the right is a dog toy we carry and every time I look at it, all I can think of is how much it reminds me of Deucalion.  Like, I can’t not see it at this point.  And nobody I work with would have the slightest idea what I’m talking about, so I finally made this so that I could share it those that might get why it’s so funny to me.  So here it is.  And if you are still in need of things for distractions, here is a list of some random incidents that have (mostly) occurred at my work in the last few days:

1) Someone left a 4 Iron in one of our shopping carts along the far wall of the store.  We have no clue where it came from, we aren’t anywhere near any kind of golf or sporting goods store.  (I checked and there was no sign of blood on it, so no one was ditching a weapon on us or something.)

2) I walked into our warehouse and asked “why does it smell like sparklers in here?”, saw a coworker standing looking out the back door, and walked over to see that there was a car on fire about a block away in another parking lot.  (The fire department was already on scene putting it out, it looked like it started near the front driver’s side tire?)

3) A child ate one of the fancy dog treats we have on display (luckily that one is mainly yoghurt and peppermint extract), and then try to drink from the fountain we have set up for any dogs that come in.  I don’t think mom ever noticed.

4) We now carry a special, highly filtered, and ph-balanced (and overpriced) bottled cat water (no really), that seems simultaneously like a brilliant idea (because UTIs), but also somehow one of the whitest things I’ve ever seen (and I say this as a white person who grew up basically middle-class).

5) One of the smoke alarms in my apartment started doing the dead battery warning beep at around midnight Sunday night.  I unfortunately was out of the size I needed to replace it, so I just popped out the one that was in it.  Turns out it’s also hardwired, so that did nothing.  It beeped the entire night.  I would have gotten worried about my neighbors, but they had one that they let beep for like a week back in Feb, so I decided I didn’t care.  When I stopped to buy a replacement I also ended up buying two bags of candy with the justification that they were on sale and I might need them for the next chapter.

6) Our pet bathing area re-opened, which meant we finally got a visit from one of my fave canine customers.  His name is Jax, he’s an American Akita, and he is a gigantic, sweet, bear of a dog.  Seriously, he comes to about my hip (I’m right around 5'4), weighs around 190lbs, and is a beautiful dark brown/black brindle all over.  He is also one of the most calm, chill dogs I have ever met (he’s been coming in for years), and I love to watch other people react to seeing him for the first time.

7) While searching around my music files and Spotify for suggestions, I got distracted and ended up treating my neighbors to an impromptu concert that consisted mostly of 00s divas and 60s bubblegum pop (oddly, a lot of Herman’s Hermits and Ohio Express has a very similar vibe to Bowling for Soup, to me at least), because I had headphones in, and didn’t realize I’d started singing along for…a while.  I did consider apologizing for that, at least, but ultimately decided to just ignore that it happened.

Anyway, I hope you are feeling a bit better now, and that some of the weirdness that is my life at least provides some entertainment.  And that the therapy session at least feels like something you think will help in the long run, even if it sucks massively right now.  I’m so proud of you for going, and sticking with it (I know so many who need to who don’t, for whatever reason).  It is hard, and exhausting, and I am always awed by those that are determined to see it through.  (Sorry if any of that comes across weird.  My automatic supportive defaults tend to be humor and awkward sincerity, and I always worry that one will come across as the other and vice versa.  Social anxiety is a hell of a drug.)  So, I’m gonna go ahead and wrap up the verbal flailing for now, please enjoy whenever you see this tomorrow (I think?  I’m terrible about keeping track of that sort of thing.  Also, how is most of Europe just one time zone?!  …anyway…)

Ok, I need to find out where I can get that crocodile/Alligator. for uh, for Mo...

Yeah for Mo.

(It’s for me, I would totally buy a dog toy if I thought it looked adorable.)

I definitely toned that scene down, though I kept some necessary exposition where Chris thinks on what happened between them. Might include some teenage raunchiness later, as someone pointed out to me, Peter would definitely be like that, as would Noah (probably). Chris would definitely be more reserved, he barely got a sex education aside from abstinence. ( Because I don’t see Gerard as the type of person who’d give his son the talk, honestly.)  

And as someone who also drinks alcohol in superhero or Halloween glasses and mugs, I had to throw Derek’s very mature choice in there. Batman mug stays XD

I’ll admit, that was exactly what I was thinking with Corey’s power and how I could use it in the story. So I’m curious to see where I’ll go with it eventually, but yeah, that’s on my idea list.

.. must resist Ian & JR ballsy jokes.. you are not twelve Ben.

I am.

I really am. A twelve-year-old in a twenty-nine-year-old body.

I bet Ian wanted to prove what he could fit in there. He wanted to show some ballsy moves. It’s practice for-

Okay, I’ll stop.

And they are the biggest dorks, I follow Ian, JR, Colton, and Holland on and my lord, they’re such dorks. Definitely following Linden now too though. hehe.

I can see them trying that trick with Jackson, Malia, Ben, and Scott as well. Scott just falls face first and tries to fit a tennis ball into his mouth. Ben just looks at the tennis ball, figures that ain’t gonna fit and balances it on his face instead. Malia opens her mouth, notices the camera coming out, and just poses while smiling at the camera. Jackson though pretends to not understand what he has to do until Chris shows him how it’s done and then Jackson quickly points to Chris and while Noah films it laughing his ass off.

They make an awesome Christmas card with all of them doing something with that tennis ball.

Speculatively I’d say boy bands for Peter, bubblegum pop/pop-punk for Chris, and classic (read: dad) rock for Noah, but I welcome other opinions.

SO MUCH YES.

Also, Nickelback for Chris & Never gonna give you up. They're guilty pleasures. I would also like to suggest for Peter, either the Spice girls or like the Vengaboys. Gets him going but only when he’s alone at home and he’s wearing headphones. Because God forbids someone else hears it too. And I kinda wanna say Baby Metal for Noah. Idk seems like that might fit him and it’s hilarious to think about. Some headcanons don’t need to make sense.

Also, just for shits and giggles.

Caramelldansen in English and Swedish. 

Makes these dads (and Melissa and Derek) move and dance around the new house like crazy, Ben joins in, because of the funny voices. 

The teenagers are mortified.

MORTIFIED.

This made me so happy, 

3) A child ate one of the fancy dog treats we have on display (luckily that one is mainly yoghurt and peppermint extract), and then try to drink from the fountain we have set up for any dogs that come in.  I don’t think mom ever noticed.

I feel like that’s basically toddler behavior. Also, Ben did this at some point. One hundred percent. He walked into the pet section at a store and started eating the dog treats. Chris didn’t notice, Peter did, asked him about it and went; well, it’s probably not toxic for him, so whatever. He did film it. Noah and Chris yelled at him.

4) We now carry a special, highly filtered, and ph-balanced (and overpriced) bottled cat water (no really), that seems simultaneously like a brilliant idea (because UTIs), but also somehow one of the whitest things I’ve ever seen (and I say this as a white person who grew up basically middle-class).

That is the whitest shit I’ve ever heard. And yes I’m white too from lower middle class. But still...

But maybe that’s because I live in a country where I can drink tap water so that’s what Mo gets in his fountain.

And your stories made me smile my friend, every single one. <3 thank you for sharing these.

I wish I had funny ones really. Only one I can think of is some of my customers I run into as a tech support guy.

Customer calls me to tell me they don’t have internet. I ask, “Where’s your modem and how is it plugged into the network?”

Customer: It’s still in the box I received it in.. it’s wireless..”

Me: 

Cue ten-minute argument on how it’s not wireless like that and how he needs to install his modem... yeah. People and technology...

But anyway, I’ll stop rambling now because it’s 1 am here and I need to go to sleep again.

1 am is in the Amsterdam/Berlin timezone where I live in.

That is 6 pm in NYC

And 4 pm in California.

So I am 7-9 hours ahead of the US, to give you an idea about timezones.

[kateanddevinreview]

A Christmas Prince

In Which Kate and Devin review Netflix’s new Christmas movie and utterly fail at avoiding spoilers.

Kate: So where do we start?! Devin: Pick a movie to talk about? Kate: Top of the list is Christmas Prince. It was terrible; from start to finish it was filled with cliches and things that didn't make sense Devin:  I liked the movie! Kate: You can like the movie that is fine. I enjoyed watching the movie? But only because it was so bad. Devin: I really like the izombie girl and she was super weird in this, almost soft spoken or something? Kate: She was weird, but she made it more enjoyable to me just because I like her. Devin: I would probably have been much less forgiving of this movie without her Kate: Prince was handsome, but I've already forgotten his name. Devin: Really? I thought he was eh. Kate: Not as handsome as in the next movie (spoliers!), but he was very princely I thought. Devin: I mean prince looked very british? But I don't find that attractive Kate: I guess I don't mean particularly attractive to me, but generically attractive. As in, I think more people would say he was very attractive than would say he was average. His acting was pretty blah though. His sister's hair was on point? Devin: Fair. She reminded me of the bitchy girl in willy wonka though. Kate: OMG, yes. She was very reminiscent of the bitchy girl. Devin: Was she the bitchy girl? Kate: I don't think she was? But definitely reminded me of her Devin: Hold on I am imdb-ing her Kate: Holding Devin:  Okay well searching “willy wonka and the chocolate factory” failed, because that is not the title. And you're right it's a totally different girl. Devin: Moving on, loved the queen lady, possibly because she's in it for all of 5 minutes. Kate: She was pretty good, very severe looking. But you could tell it was grief? (Spoiler: the king is dead) Devin: It's in the plot description, I don't think it's a spoiler. Kate: Oh is it? I didn't read the plot description. Devin: Also he's been dead for like a year Kate: Well fine Devin: No okay I lied. But it is revealed in like the first 10 minutes. Kate: It is a very major point in the plot. Kate: So actor choice I give it 8 christmas trees. Generally they all fit in and izombie girl made me willing to watch it. Devin: Yeah, out of 10 I'd say 8 is probably where I land too. Kate: Cool, consensus! Devin: I still really love that she has both family and friends and contacts them throughout the movie, like a normal person. Oh! And I liked that she called her boss to be like "hey, so, uh, what should I do?" Kate: That's true, the movie gets bonus points for concocting a real life around their protagonist. Devin: This is not a spoiler I don't think? But what the hell was with the scene where he saves her from wolves? Kate: Yes! That fit in nowhere? Wait, I mean, actually, when you think about how fast the plot moved, it progressed over only 2 weeks and ends with (Definitely spoiler) him proposing. Kate: Maybe attack by wolves was the instigating ‘falling in love quickly’ event? All the adrenaline? Devin: Oh yeah the timeline of this movie makes no sense. Also: how did she saddle and steal that horse if she was going to fall off so easy? Kate: How did she know how to ride a horse at all? Devin: Right? Kate: Clearly we are missing some important backstory here Devin: Was she from New York? Or do I just assume that's where all movie characters from a city live? Kate: I think the second, but I don't actually know where she was from. Her friend being super gay does suggest New York to me though.   Kate: Back to ratings, I'm going to give this one a low grade on Christmas-iness. I think the plot could have progressed absolutely the exact same way without being set over Christmas, using a birthday or something. I give it only 1 reindeer. Do they ever say how the King dies? Devin: I assume either illness or age… actually I feel like the king got cancer, but that could be 100% a lie. Kate: Doesn't matter because it’s not christmas related. Devin: Cold. Did you think the mom was old to have a daughter as young as Emily? I can't actually remember how old she looked. Kate: I really wondered about that. She looked a little old but my dad has a friend who got pregnant at 50, so physically it’s possible. And the sister was what, between 9-12? Devin: Probably Kate: So if mom was 55 in the movie that seems doable Devin: Ok. Also the king was a dick "hehe I will continue to lie to my only son about his parentage, EVEN THOUGH I KNOW I AM DYING AND ALSO HE IS A GROWN ASS MAN AND IT AFFECTS THE POLITICS OF MY KINGDOM and then I will HIDE THIS VERY IMPORTANT LEGALLY BINDING DECREE to be found after my death and definitely for sure followed even though honestly no one has to listen to a dead guy. And the only hint they have is my shitty riddle poetry" Kate: I still very much doubt the legality of the paper "it has the king's seal on it" no thank you. That's not how I like my laws made Devin: Like doesn't he need that notarized or looked at by a council or some shit? Also, it's not even a decree, it just says "I love my son lots, just not enough to tell him the truth". Kate: And if he did, wouldn't that person have come forward when he died? So fucking weird, he was a dick, you're right. Devin: What modern day country is this anyway? Kate: A shitty European one. Devin: Like, fake country, yes. But I assumed they were using maybe England as a template or something. Kate: It seemed a little like they were. But a much smaller country than England? Devin: Are there still ruling monarchies? In real life? Kate: Yes? Saudi Arabia? Devin: Hmm, I don't know enough about Saudi Arabian law to determine if death bed messages hidden in acorns are legally binding. Kate: Well, one of their princes just murdered a bunch of their other princes, so probably not. Kate: Oh hey, apparently Monaco is a country that still has a ruling monarch. Devin: Huh Kate: There are others but I don't think we need to get into all that. Just go read the wiki people. Devin: I mentioned while I was watching, but I still resent her dramatic race to stop the coronation when she easily could have called the palace. Kate: You have cellphones! Use them! Devin: It would have saved at *least* half an hour. Kate: Trope! That goes in the trope category. I'm giving the plot like 2 eggnogs, maybe tropes like 4 jingle bells. Devin: Yeah the trope meter was off the scale in this movie. Kate: Like, I liked some of the tropes? Which is why it’s a little higher for me. But damn. All of them. Devin: Tropes can be good, they just threw a lot of them in there. Kate: They made a list of tropes and then made a movie around them. Devin: Clumsy female lead. Kate: Ugh. Hate that. Devin: "hehe oops, was this OBVIOUSLY EXPENSIVE VASE important?" Kate: Everything in a castle is expensive! Sick sister Devin: Mean kid just wants friendship. Kate: Ugh, the mean kid/friendship one is another pet peeve. Devin:  She goes from "I will kill you in your sleep" to "I trust you implicitly" in, like, a single scene. Kate: The sister warmed up to her in like 4 hours! That's not how it works! Have them bond over something silly right to begin with! Many movies do that well. Devin: If you need them to be friends for the plot, just don't make her mean to start! skip straight to friendship! Kate: Yes! Dead father. Dead mother Devin: Secret adoption Kate: Father who owns a restaurant that you have to go work at. Devin: Shaved his beard and suddenly she thinks he's hot Kate: Oh yes! Secretly not a playboy? Devin: Also he stole her taxi for seemingly no reason. Kate: I didn't really get that bit to be honest. Devin: Just to be a dick? Kate: Yeah, that was such a dick move. That was never addressed and she just forgave completely just because he's a prince. Devin: It's like they couldn't decide until halfway through if they wanted him to be nice or not. Also wanting to bone is not the same as love. Kate: Very true. It seemed like it just went on and on to me. I'd be like, surely this movie is wrapping up soon. And then it kept going. Devin: I definitely shouted at you "dear god look in the acorn!" for a solid hour of that movie Kate: You did. Over and over. You picked up on it the very first scene and you were cooking at the same time! Devin: It was so obviously a box! I have honestly no idea where she got the birth certificate from though. Or how bitchy love rival girl found it. I never learned her name Kate: Oh, so she literally just found the birth certificate in a desk at the lodge they went to after the wolves. It might have been a sort of secret compartment? But not very secret. Devin: lol what? Kate: And then bitchy rival girl searched her rooms. Devin: Rude Kate: Which was a huge invasion of privacy. Devin: If I was a secret reporter I would definitely lock that away. Kate: Right! They were like, spread out on her bed. Devin: Then again a 10 year old cracked her laptop password Kate: hahaha, I forgot that part, so dumb, just so dumb. Devin: She's honestly a terrible reporter Kate: Yeah, plot definitely only gets 2 eggnogs. I mean, she wasn't really a reporter. Devin: She sort of was? Kate: She was an editor who wanted to be a reporter. Devin: Yeah, fair. Kate: But clearly she was better at writing than reporting I would say. Devin: She did get the assignment. Kate: Cause no one else was available! Devin: What percentage of her getting that assignment was her boss hoping the prince would sleep with her? Kate: At least 75% Devin: "You lied your way into the palace? Goooooood. I stuffed some condoms in your luggage. No, no reason. Wink." Kate: OMG! Her boss was such a sleeze. Or at least it felt that way to me. Devin: I mean wasn't it a tabloid magazine? Kate: It must have been. Devin: iZombie was very naive. Kate: Soooooooo naive. How? She's an adult. Devin: A very sheltered adult. Kate: She works for a tabloid! Devin: Ok I think maybe it's final scoring time Kate: Ok, you wrap. Tell me how you feel? Devin: Probably a 3/10 for plot, 8/10 for actor choices, 4/10 for acting, uh, like 2/10 for Christmas-ness, 6/10 for ending? 2/10 for tropes? Kate: I think I’d go a little lower on the ending - 4 gift bags. It was pretty fucking weird, but it did end happy? And that's important in a christmas movie. Devin: It was weird, but I feel like I am very forgiving as long as it's happy. Split the difference and say 5? Kate: Sure, 5 gift bags. Devin: What would you give it overall? Kate: Overall it’s not a movie I would recommend unless you specifically like one of the following: the girl from izombie, movies about fake royal families or .... I can't think of a third thing Devin: Acorns Kate: Or acorns - if you really have a thing for super obvious plot devices, this movie is for you! Overall possibly 4 christmas's I suppose Devin: Aww, so low? Kate: Yeah, sorry. Devin: No you're fine. Kate: How many christmas's would you give the Christmas Prince? Devin: I was thinking a 6. Kate: I think 6 is perfectly acceptable. If you'd given it an 8 I would question. Devin: Never. Kate: Oh no! We forgot to judge the title! Devin: It's a terrible title. 0 sleigh bells. Kate: Yeah, 0 sleigh bells for the title. I think it was so we would realize it was supposed to be a christmas movie. Devin: Probably. The Christmas [Noun] is just so boring. Kate: The Christmas King would have made more sense? Devin: Hmm, I do like the Christmas King better. Kate: Because of the coronation plot line. That we didn't get into at all in this review. But whatever, go watch the movie. Devin: Yeah. Kate: You know it has something to do with acorns. Devin: Or don't watch it. Kate: Or don't.

[blaperile]

Hiveswap Episode 1 Reaction Part 18: Escape to the Attic + ARRIVAL ON ALTERNIA

Attic Key && Clock ==> Huh, that seems to be hinting we might need to do something with clocks later in this game? Maybe on Alternia?

Attic Key && Deer ==> Hehe, her best deer friend so far. Let's hope Dammek's deer lusus becomes an ever better friend to her!

Attic Key && Horus Statue ==> Oh man, too bad there's not some kind of sneaky reference to Horuss the Troll, haha.

...Aww, no funny combinations for the attic key with the stuff in the living room. Only here, or same for the rest of the house?

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH, SUDDEN STRIFE OUT OF NOWHERE.

Oh dear god, FOUR monsters at the same time! Holy shit, how is Joey going to get out of THIS?

And that big monster... does... does it have a closed EYE, unlike all the rest of the monsters? Or what is that?

...

Oh man, upon just trying to close the inventory for a second, JOEY GOT KNOCKED OUT BY A MONSTER.

WELP.

And a symbol for Jude appeared at the top.

Does that mean whatever we try to do here, it would just result in Joey getting knocked out and that we switch to Jude's perspective for the continuation?

Let's reload our game for a second and see if we get the same result trying something different...

...Nope! Getting knocked out was the only option we had here. Poor Joey. :(

Oh man, what is Jude going to do now? Did he notice anything of this? Normally he could only see Joey's room and the kitchen, right?

Maybe he heard noise and/or saw that one monster burst through the front door?

And what are the monsters going to do with Joey? Will Jude have to try and exit his tree house now after all, to try and save Joey?

...

Ah, okay, Jude did see what happened from his tree house.

And he wants to distract the monsters somehow. We're gonna use the gun and the flares now, I assume?

...

Oh shit, it worked! And Joey's awake again, haha, I didn't expect her to regain consciousness so soon.

Looks like this is her chance!

PET TREATS && MONSTERS ==> Oh shit, IT'S A SECOND MOUTH. God, this monster is a straight nightmare.

FLASHLIGHT && Monsters ==> Ahahaha, nice, one monster accidentally knocked out another! That's great, one down. Three more to go!

Ahhh, we need go back and forth between Jude and Joey, to keep turning this monster around so it knocks out the other monsters with its way too huge arms, hahaha.

Welp! On the third try Jude accidentally dropped it and started a fire! Oh man, what's going to happen with that fire? Don't tell me Jude will need to escape the tree and then jump away from a burning tree, like Rose?

Is that something for Hauntswitch?

...WHOOPS, we went away from the game for too long (to type the above) and accidentally caused a game over where Joey got eaten by monsters, WELP D:

Okay, LET'S HURRY TO THE ATTIC THEN

...

Welp, there goes the attic key!

Huh, Jude seems to know something more about the portal here... "I can't afford to lose you TOO"? Has anyone gone through this portal BEFORE?? :O

CHERUB KEY && GLOBE ==> Huh, that's kind of ominous. Is that implying this is also a globe of Alternia, and this key seems to fit with it because the key will open the portal that will lead her to Alternia?

HAND IN JAR > HIGH FIVE ==> Hehehehe, "you left him hanging long enough". Love that they put that reference in;

BYERS && HAND IN JAR ==> Pffff, so meta. Yes, you can bet your ass we're combining Byers with every single item in here. xD

SPICE && STRAW PILE ==> Oh come on Joey, when is napping in a pile of something ever NOT a good idea? :P

BATTERIES && STRAW PILE ==> Wait what, "what was in here"...?

OH!!!! It's a giant box! Does that mean the Cherub Portal came out of this box? Was it delivered from somewhere, by someone? Did Jude himself take it from this box?

CHERUB KEY && STRAW PILE ==> Yeah... it's DEFINITELY the portal that came from this box. But just who delivered it to Joey and Jude? Was it Grandpa himself? Those shadowy figures Jude has seen? The Condesce?

CHERUB KEY && SHIPPING NOTICE ==> "The KEY! Where is that dadblasted gadzooks KEY?!" Holy SHIT, that's DEFINITELY Grandpa who wrote that! So he sent the portal here, and knows that key was needed to open it, but had no idea it was in Joey's possession!

What was his idea?

Did he want to safely stock the portal here on the attic, search for the key, and once he found it try to open the portal and go to explore?

Sounds like at the very least he never did manage to do that. But he probably had NO idea the key was in Joey's possession and that he'd be putting her at risk this way.

POGS && SHOTGUN ==> Wait what???? Grandpa's SISTER gave him this shotgun??? What's THAT supposed to mean?

That could only be referring to Nanna, right?? But... she never saw him again after they parted ways as a children, right?

Did... Nanna get him this shotgun just before they parted ways?

Or did Nanna try to contact him, he never reached out to her anymore, but he did receive her stuff?

I assume it's not talking about Rose's Mom, their babysitter. She WAS referred to as "sister", but she's definitely not in any way Grandpa's sister.

...

Is that a christmas tree? And... a sleigh?

GRANDPA CONFIRMED FOR SANTA CLAUSE. XD

SPICE && MUMMY ==> So, Mom didn't really get them that much food, did she? God, that's awful.

CHERUB KEY && MASKS ==> The key... likes masks? What is that supposed to mean? I can't really think of anything Cherub or Troll related that is also related to masks?

BATTERIES && GLOBES ==> Huh, could Joey be onto something here? That the true reason why Grandpa collected so many globes is because he was looking for one that could help secure the attic? Or just because he was looking for a globe of Alternia?

BALLET SLIPPERS && GLOBES ==> So these globes ARE also depicting Alternia then, just like the one in the trophy room. Just where the heck did Grandpa get all these Alternia globes?

Oh man... we've examined everything there is to examine on this attic, except for the Cherub Portal itself...

WE'RE DOING THIS MAN. WE'RE MAKING IT HAPPEN.

abundantChewtoys raised a very good point, that when Joey gets transported to Alternia she might see Dammek during the transportation there, in a callback to when Roxy saw her dream self.

Walking over to the portal...

Oh boy, the music's stopped. Wind's just skimming the void now...

A broken mirror and scratches on that clock, huh...

BATTERIES && DRAPE ==> Yeah, is that wind coming straight from Alternia, or what?

PET TREATS && DRAPE ==> Heh, the description of the portal expecting to receive something reminds me of the Plot Hole expecting to be filled with John and the other Kids.

BALLET SLIPPERS && DRAPE ==> "You have a feeling it's going to be a hell of a show" HELL YES. REFERENCE SECURED.

CHERUB KEY && DRAPE ==> Huh, the way the Cherub Key is being drawn to the portal reminds me of how the sucker jujus were drawn to each other.

Alright, we've had all options now! Time to lift the drape!!! We're probably VERY near the end of this part of Hiveswap!

I wonder if we can still do any item combinations on the portal, or if it's just going to be one big cutscene now...

...

Oh man, that portal looks EPIC! I love the way it's drawn.

But huh, it is most definitely entirely closed. But where is that wind coming from then?

Holy shit, examining the portal gets REALLY creepy. It's entirely beckoning Joey to use the key, and she's definitely not thinking straight anymore.

I wonder what happens if we try to use other items on it now. Is it all just going to be creepy messages as well, trying to tell her to use the key?

POGS && CHERUB PORTAL ==> It's almost like there's some kind of narrative voice inside her head, like an Exile or something.

BALLET SLIPPERS && CHERUB PORTAL ==> Uh, holy shit? The portal's gonna make MUSIC? This is just getting more and more ominous every second.

What KIND of music is it going to play?

If it suddenly starts playing English I'm going to fucking shit my pants, I swear to GOD.

...

THERE'S NO GOING BACK NOW. GONNA USE THE CHERUB KEY!!!!

...

HOPY FUCKING SHIT. THAT WAS INDEED THE FUCKING ENGLISH MELODY.

THAT WAS EPIC.

JOEY GOT TRANSPORTED TO ALTERNIA. AND THE EPISODE IS NOT FINISHED YET.

HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT

And indeed she crossed Dammek halfway there!

And Joey took all her items with her to this new place... including Byers, hahaha.

Except for her walkie-talkie! Did she drop that? Is Dammek going to pick that up to talk to Jude in Hauntswitch?

I love how the design of the inventory has even been updated to be more Troll-like.

Meanwhile, here on the floor is some kind of tablet device. Is that what Dammek was perhaps using to talk to Xefros? Looks like that will be how Joey will get in touch with him.

There's a timer above the Cherub Portal... on Earth it only contained zeroes, now it's all ones. Is that referring to the TIME they were transported to? Seeing as on Earth it was the 11th of November?

Or, like abundantChewtoys suggests, it's a timer suggesting how long it will take before Joey is able to go back to Earth? 11 days? :O

Or 11 hours?

And now there's a protective shield around the device, probably to prevent Joey from using it for now. Probably until that timer expires? And the same thing might be going on in Joey's attic right now?

Dammek will surely be facing some monsters once he exits the attic. I wonder how it will be for Joey though? Are there also similar monsters over here? Or what's bumping against that door over there? Is it Dammek's Lusus?

Okay, THIS is a really good place to stop for today.

WE MADE IT TO ALTERNIA! :D

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 68

Christmas is well on the way, as are plots in the shadows...

*SPLAT* twain: >3< WHAT THE- Steinbeck: "Snowball." twain: oh, it is on! >8D Steinbeck: "Unlikely. Ebie, now!" ebie: *TOSSES A BUNCH OF SNOWBALLS AT HIM* twain: oh shi- *SPLAT SPLAT SPLAT* Steinbeck: *shields himself with vines while tossing more snowballs at Twain from the other side* twain: *LE TOSS* sawyer: *piloting the snowball* YAHOO! huck: *deadpan* wheeeee. Steinbeck: o_o; "Oh...grapenuts." -BLAM- Steinbeck: *slow-motion* "Nooooooo--" *crash* twain: *finger guns and blows the tips like a gun* hehe~ ^^ Steinbeck: *covered in snow* "...Phooey." -elsewhere- Hyde: *singing a carol* julian: *decorating* kranz: ^^ licht: *in angel costume* Hyde: "??? ...If an angel is dressed as an angel, is that redundant?" licht: only as redundant as an idiot dressed as an idiot....oh wait. that's just you. Hyde: "...I will unleash a yuletide of pain onto you if you disrupt the holiday cheer like that again." licht: bring it. -elsewhere- Hibana: *humming as she hangs up mistletoe* gabriella: *smooooch* Hibana: .\\\. "Oh, you sneaky elf~" *hug* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Warm enough?" *has her arm turned into a lantern* kim: ah, nice and toasty. ^^ Jacqueline: ^^ "At least I'm useful for that..." blair: hey girls~ hope you dont mind me dropping in~ Jacqueline: "Oh, Blair! How are you?" blair: just in the neighborhood, nyan~ Jacqueline: "We were just baking some cookies. Want one?" -elsewhere- Izuku: "When will you be back from Florida?" tsuyu: probably by christmas. Izuku: "...Ah...I hope it's a fun trip." ^\\^ -elsewhere- Bakugo: "..." *glaring at his medal* Mitsuki bakugou: i knew you had it in you, son! *pats his back hard. Bakugo: *grumble grumble* "This isn't a victory--it's a participation trophy..." mitsuki bakugou: ?? Bakugo: "That icy-hot bastard didn't hit me with all he had! He wimped out at the end and wouldn't use his fire! This medal is a badge of shame that All Might shoved into my mouth like I'm some dog!" mitsuki bakugou: is that it? Bakugo: "No! I can keep complaining for days about this indignity!" mitsuki bakugou: well then challenge him to a fight then! Bakugo: "GOOD IDEA!" *opens his phone, looks up--* "...I NEVER GOT HIS NUMBER!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: *moving plants inside* lavender: *enjoying some coffee* Belkia: "--then we can have a snow flurry right here during the big number--" Higan: *sketching* tsubaki: *asleep under the kotatsu* Black Star: =w= Sakuya: "..." *snaps a pic* -elsewhere- Iida: "..." mrs iida: ..... Iida: "..." *pats her shoulder* mrs iida: *sniff* first you...now tensei...*crying into her hands* Iida: "..." *hug* mrs iida: *whimper* Iida: "I'm sorry..." mrs iida: *sniff* i worry so much that something like this would..... Iida: "...I never thought..." -elsewhere- Sho: "..." *touches his chest* dahlia: young master sho? Sho: "...Yes?" dahlia: is something troubling you? Sho: "...Have you ever listened to your heartbeat?" dahlia: ...... Sho: "It's like a small flame, growing and shrinking with each breath." dahlia:... i see. Sho: "So easy to snuff." -elsewhere- shinra: *wakes up screaming* Relan: "!!! Shinra!" Akitaru: "What is it?!" iris: shinra! are you ok? shinra: *shaking and crying* Relan: "..." *pats his back* Akitaru: "It's okay, son..." shinra: i-it hurts... Relan: "...Physical, or emotional?" shinra: i-....i dont know. Relan: "...We're here...We'll do whatever we can." -elsewhere- Poe: =w= rowena: *decorating* Poe: "..." *puts on a Santa cap* lana: hehe ^^ Poe: ^\\\\^ "I-I just like Christmas..." *serious sad face* "Even though only loneliness awaits me..." lana: well, we'll make sure that doesnt happen. Poe: "..." *smiles* "Th-Thanks..." *smooch* lana: hehe~ karl: *holding a stick...with mistletoe attached* Poe: O_o; "...Karl, that is incredibly talented." lana: *smooooooooooch* rowena:.... ^^ (thinking: success!) Poe: O\\\\\\O "..." =\\\\\= ("I'm not complaining...") -elsewhere- Lucy: "..." *hugs her knees to her chest* T_T -knocks- Lucy: "...It's open." atsushi: hey lucy. *smiles* Lucy: "..." *weak smile* "Hi, Atsushi." atsushi: everything ok? Lucy: "..." *shakes her head 'no'* "...Holidays are cold..." atsushi:....*wraps his arm around her* Lucy: T\\\T "...Christmas is tough." atsushi: *nods* we didnt get to celebrate it back at the orphanage.....did you get to celebrate with the guild? Lucy: *nods* "That...was my first real Christmas. I miss the gift exchanges...If I ever got Edgar, or if he ever got me, the books we traded were so good to read." atsushi: *listening* Lucy: "Fitzgerald...would get quiet, but he put in a lot of money into the festivities. Hawthorne would say a prayer--that few but Steinbeck would listen to. Miss Alcott would make delicious gingerbread cookies. Herman would read old Christmas tales..." atsushi: sounds like fun. im kind of jealous. Lucy: "I mean, the Agency does things for the holidays, right?" atsushi: i guess so. i mean, im still new here...i think kunikida did mention preparations for the agency christmas party. you're welcome to join in too. *smiles* Lucy: *smiles* "That would be nice..." *pushes her hair aside* "Um...Aren't some going to be a little...crazed at a party?" Akutagawa: *hiding in the bushes* atsushi: not sure....it's....actually my first. *blushes* Akutagawa: "...?!!!!" Lucy: "I guess I have more experience..." *holds his hand* "I'll be there to guide you through it." Akutagawa: *violent shaking* atsushi: ./////. um... o-ok. Lucy: *smiles, cheek smooch* "And if you can't handle it, you can pull out at any time." Akutagawa: *grinding his teeth* atsushi: r-right... .////.;; Lucy: "??? Are you okay?" atsushi: of course! never better! hahaha! owo;;; Lucy: "Well, good. Hey, I know! We can try some practice." Akutagawa: "..." *the bushes are shaking leaves off* atsushi: !!!....akutagawa, we know its you! Lucy: "...What?" Akutagawa: "WHAT LEWD THINGS ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT HARLOT?!" atsushi: NOTHING LEWD! WE WERE TALKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS PARTIES! Lucy: "..." *turns her head slowly to look at Akutagawa...then slowly turns her head back to Atsushi--with a slasher smile* "HOW LONG DID YOU KNOW HE WAS THERE...?" Akutagawa: *SLASHER GLARE AT ATSUSHI* *summons Rashomon* atsushi: I JUST NOTICED HE WAS THERE! I HEARD THE BUSHES, LETS RUN! Lucy: "NO! I'M GOING TO KNOCK SOME SENSE INTO HIM, THEN I'M GOING TO SPANK YOUR BEHIND FOR EMBARRASSING ME LIKE THAT!" Akutagawa: "YOU LET HER SPANK YOU?!" *sends Rashomon at Atsushi* -one wacky chase scene later- Akutagawa: *panting, doubled-over* "Ah...ah...Wh-Where did they go?" Lucy: *opens door to Anne's room* atsushi: he's still out there.....this is just sad. Lucy: "Yeah, well, we can figure that out later. Now let's just get inside and--" *SLICE* Lucy: O______O *a bit of her hair falls down* atsushi: O_O OHJEEZNO *picks her up and runs in, slamming the door shut* O_O;;; are you ok, lucy?? Lucy: O_______O;;; "..." *looks at Atsushi* .\\\\\. "...I think so. You can put me down now." atsushi: oh. right... .....*sigh* he's not getting any better. Lucy: "...No. Why is he doing this again..." *sits on a fluffy couch* atsushi: well, i dont know if anyone is helping him, and we cant just waltz in and ask. i hate to say this, but looks like we'll have to take matters into our own hands. Lucy: "I'm open to suggestions." atsushi: cant believe im suggesting this. and i may need to be punched.....maybe we should try befriending him? if you wish to punch me, go ahead, get it out of your system. *arms wide open* Lucy: "..." *grabs him by the collar* atsushi: >~< *braces for impact* Lucy: *wraps her other arm around him, hugging* atsushi: O/////O *blinks* um... Lucy: "You're so foolish that you circle around to self-sacrificing." atsushi: um... thank you. i think? Lucy: *smooch* atsushi: O////////////////////////////////O *melting into a tiger puddle* awawawawawawa Lucy: "?!!! P-Pull yourself together, stupid." >\\\< -elsewhere- Gin: "...No." higuchi: ?? Tachihara: "Come on, man! She was totally into me." Gin: "N. O." higuchi: whats up, guys? Tachihara: "Asking Gin for advice to get that girl I met again." higuchi: of course. -_-; i swear, your dick has a mind of its own. ayako: it's like its a parasite attached to his body! Tachihara: "Then I guess she was into what was on my mind..." ^^ hirotsu: tachihara, just....go lay in the snow for a while. Tachihara: >3< "Just jealous I got a hottie..." *walks away* Gin: "...I think we need a re-order of sale peter." hirotsu:......*takes a long drag on his cig* *sigh* i think he just has commitment issues....and overactive hormones. Gin: "Then commit him." *holds up paperwork and a pen* "Just need your signature." hirotsu:..... *blink* -elsewhere- FD: "..." <Did you all think I would not see this?> *holds up newspaper headline* katya: owo; pushkin: o w o;;; leo: <i tried to talk them out of it...> Ivan: O_O <I-I was just trying to please you, Master--> FD: <How does driving a...> *struggles to pronounce <...zam-boo-nee...help us? Katya!> katya: *sweating* leo: <im so sorry sir, but please, dont punish her. punish me instead.> FD: <...> *removes a blade* leo: .... FD: <Where shall I cut?> leo:.... <wherever you deem fit.> Ivan: Q____Q *whispers to Katya* <Shouldn't we do something?> katya: .... *looks down* *STAB* leo: grk- FD: *stabs more deeply* <What have we learned? Pushkin!> pushkin: <we wont do it again, boss!> FD: "No. You won't." *removes his blade, shoves Leo's body into Ivan's arms* Ivan: *catch* Q_Q leo: ah.... o///////o FD: "Clean her up. And keep the blood off the floor. You're all confined to your rooms." pushkin: TT3TT katya: 7n7 leo: .//////. Ivan: Q_Q *awkwardly moves Leo* "D-Don't bleed too much, please..." leo: @////////////////////////@;;;; Ivan: "We'll change your clothes, bandage you up, give you a good scrub--" leo: *explosion off her head* FD: -_-; <Please don't make her explode.> leo: *bright pink in the face* x////////////////////////////////////////////x Ivan: <Yes, sir. I'll make sure she is well taken care of--> FD: "...Katya, take care of Leo." katya: <i think vachenka's got it covered.> FD: *stare* katya: <alright! alright! i'll handle it!> *pushing leo over to the other room* pushkin: ._. Ivan: "???" pushkin: <so, do we just wait out here or-> FD: <Go. To. Your. Rooms.> pushkin: <YESSIRCOMEONGONLETSGO> *absconds to his room* OwO;;;; Ivan: O~O FD: *grabs Ivan by the collar* Ivan: "Eep!" FD: *throws him into Ivan's room* yana: ?? FD: *closes the door behind him* yana:....ok. -elsewhere- Kid: *looking outside* lord death: *putting up christmas lights* Kid: *turns back* "May I help you with the lights?" lord death: oh? sure thing, kiddo! ^^ Kid: *grabs a string* "..." *smiles* "It's a good season..." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *growls* naoya: how was your day, akuta? Akutagawa: "..." *small sob* naoya: *pats his back* Akutagawa: "I-I-" *hic* "--just--just..." naoya: i know, i hear ya. Akutagawa: "--The tiger--and tha-that harlot doing...things." naoya: ..... Akutagawa: "He-He'll never feel like I do..." naoya:....want some tea? Akutagawa: *nod nod* naoya: ok. -elsewhere- Mikuni: *stuck in the chimney* OWO;;; lana: what the hell?! rowena: o///o; ah! Poe: "..." *grabs an axe* Mikuni: *wiggling* "N-No! I'm just your cheery neighborhood Santy Claus--" Poe: "..." *lifts the axe* "Be gone, klaw monster." rowena: D8 -elsewhere- PlushFix: "I'm your stocking stuffer~" saku: ....... mimeca: *thumbs up* ^^ hina: *sucking a candy cane, until it becomes a shank* PlushFix: "See? Everyone is in the spirit!" *pokes Saku's cheek* saku.... <idiots> kinuta: *in a ribbon bikini* PlushFix: .\\\\\\. "...That jingles my bells." saku: -_-; hina: dayum. -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *sitting in a corner* mary: *decorating* Mr. Tsubaki: *pulling out tinsel* louisa: ^^ Fitzgerald: *he's holding a present, wrapped* bram: already wrapping gifts? Fitzgerald: *smiles sadly* "Something...I wrapped a while ago." bram: ....ah... Fitzgerald: *sets it down on the couch carefully* "Let's get to work." *smiles* -elsewhere- Spirit: "Has Izumi dropped any hints for gifts?" sachiko: she did say something about one of those digging kits. Spirit: "??? Like, for mines?" sachiko: like for gemstones. ^^ Spirit: "Oh! Shiny. I can do that..." *smooch* sachiko: ^///^ -elsewhere- Mori: *sets down paperwork* miura: ... Mori: "Have you scheduled everyone?" miura: yes, sir. Mori: "Very good. We'll begin tomorrow, bright and early. So do recharge." miura: understood. Mori: *sighs* "This will help." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *pets Blair* blair: *in cat form* *purrs* kim: ^^ Jacqueline: *smiles at Kim* blair: i love how you did your hair, jackie. Jacqueline: ^\\\^ "Thanks...It's taken some getting used to." blair: it looks nice. ^^ Jacqueline: "...It's new for me." -elsewhere- Tool: "Hand me the tape, please." akaderu: *hands it to him* Tool: "Awesome. Thanks." *wraps up present* -elsewhere- Assi: ^^ "I think it's a cute sweater." mono: 7n7 i-it's not that i enjoy it or anything... Assi: "I thought you like asymmetrical stuff. You wear it all the time." mono: it's aesthetic! >3< Assi: "It's a good aesthetic." *cleans his glasses* mono:..... 7////7; Assi: "??? I can see your face is all red again." mono: oh hush. =3=; Assi: "??? I mean, it's cold, so it's not the heat. I'm sorry if I embarrassed you--I wasn't trying to tease." *puts on his glasses* mono: ._.; um....yeah. -elsewhere- Sakuya: *grabs another slice of pizza* "So, what's the occasion? Haven't seen you in a bit." mahiru: just thought we'd come over and visit. ^^ koyuki: ^^ ryuusei: ^^.... *glances at belkia* ?? Belkia: .__________________.;;;;;; ryuusei: have we met? Belkia: "I-I don't think so. Just one of those faces, I guess!" ^^;; ryuusei:....*shrugs and takes a slice of pizza* Sakuya: "Any plans for the holidays?" mahiru: well... Sakuya: "???" ryuusei: my family and i are going to a ski lodge. Sakuya: "Oh, that's cool....Pun totally intended." koyuki: im going with. ^^ Sakuya: *nods* "..." -elsewhere- Joker: .\\\\. scarlet:.....what? -_- ivy: is he drunk? Joker: "...I don't do well in the cold." scarlet:....*sigh* i'll turn the heater on... Joker: ^^; "I think it'd help you two, too." -morning- Chuuya: "Here's your breakfast." sonia: thanks, papa ^^ *nom* Chuuya: ^^ "Excited for today? We'll be able to pick up some gifts for Grandma." sonia: *nods* Chuuya: "What do you think Grandma would like? Some flowers?" sonia: *shrug* Chuuya: "Well, how was she during your last visit?" sonia: hmmm. Chuuya: "What were you two up to?" -elsewhere- Wes: *writing on his music sheets* liz: morning. *kiss on the cheek* Wes: ^\\\^ "Good morning." *pats her hand* "How did you sleep?" liz: pretty good, and you? Wes: "Alright...Just had a bit of inspiration and had to start putting it down...Didn't want to wake you and everyone." liz: need anything? Wes: "...Some company over breakfast?" -elsewhere- leo: ...... Ivan: *humming* leo: ?? *sitting up in bed* Ivan: "Oh, hello." *smiles* leo: good morning, vanya.... *touching where she had been stabbed* .......*mutters* not enough... Ivan: "Did you heal well?" leo:....yes. Ivan: "That's good." *picks up a tray of food* "Here you are." leo: ...*smile* thank you. Ivan: "You're welcome. Well, I had best return to tending to Master~" leo:.....right. Ivan: "I'll see you at the morning meeting..." *turns to exit* leo:......*she sighs* (thinking: even if this is as far as it will go, i'll accept it.) Ivan: *reaches for the door--and trips* leo: ah! vanya! *walks over to him* are you alright?? D8> Ivan: *looks up, smiles* "J-Just clumsy on this rug, I guess..." *his nose bleeds slightly* leo: *offering him tissues* Ivan: *takes them, wipes his nose* "Thanks." -elsewhere- Todoroki: *jogging* yuuji: *walking* Todoroki: *spots Yuuji* "..." yuuji:...hmm? oh. hey. Todoroki: "...Hello...I saw you at the Festival." yuuji: yea, same here.....congrats on second. Todoroki: "...Thank you...Good work at handling security with Mr. Aizawa." yuuji: thanks. it's tougher than it looks. Todoroki: "I can imagine. Especially with the attack on the city." yuuji: yeah..... Todoroki: "...You will be back at school after the break?" yuuji: where else would i be? Todoroki: "...Sorry. Was just curious." yuuji: hmm.... Todoroki: "...Holiday plans?" yuuji: ....not really. Todoroki: "...I...am determining my own, too." yuuji: ah... Todoroki: "...I'm sure a few of my classmates will meet up. ...You would be welcomed." yuuji:....thanks. 7///7; Todoroki: *nods* "...Well, I'll leave you to your day." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *trying on a dress* "...How is it?" kim: it looks amazing! Giriko: "...Kind of a puny tree, Preacher." justin: still, the children appreciate it, none the less. Giriko: "Yeah. About their height..." *hands Justin a bag of groceries* justin: *smiles* thank you. ^^ Giriko: "Hey, you needed some eats--and I threw in some treats for the little ones." -elsewhere- Iida: "..." momo: [hey] Iida: [hello. how are you?] momo: [busy. you?] Iida: [slept in the hospital] momo: [ah] Iida: [tensei is on numerous sedatives] "..." *remembers the screams* momo: ....*tears falling* [tenya...] Iida: *rubs his arm* [sorry. i shouldn't have mentioned it. i know you're busy] momo: [its fine.] Iida: [how are things back home?] momo: ... [just decorating for the holidays] Iida: [pictures?] -she sent an attached pic of an extravagant christmas tree in the foyer- Iida: "..." [it's beautiful] momo: [fam wanted to go all out ^^] Iida: [do they do so each year?] momo: [oh yes] Iida: [it's a big production?] momo: [yeah, haha. they're hosting a charity event in december for the city restoration project] Iida: "..." [i hope you enjoy it] -elsewhere- Akitaru: "I want you to take today off." shinra:....*nod* Akitaru: "You need anything? Something to eat?" shinra:.... Akitaru: "Shinra..." *pats his shoulder* shinra:.....*hugging his arm* Akitaru: "..." *pat pat* "It's okay...Take your time." -elsewhere- Mori: "Okay, next patient, please~" hirotsu: *draggin tachihara by the ankles* come...on! Tachihara: *clawing the floor* "I DON'T WANNA! YOU CAN'T MAKE ME! UNHAND ME, OLD MAN!" Mori: -_-;;;; hirotsu: *draaaag* tachihara, have some goddamn self respect and....get....in there! >-< *TOSSED* Tachihara: O_____O Mori: ._. *SLAM* hirotsu:.... *sweatdrop* whoops. Mori: .\\\\\. Tachihara: O_____o elise: um.... Tachihara: .___. *quickly gets off of Mori* Mori: "...Someone else can draw your blood." miura: *sigh* good grief. Tachihara: "B-Be gentle...I prefer butterfly syringes." -elsewhere- Poe: *singing lightly* rowena: *asleep* Poe: *smiles, sets a blanket over her* lana: she seems exhausted from yesterday. Poe: *nods* "...Recovery is taking time." lana:...*pats his back* Poe: "..." *holds her hand* lana:... *smiles and blushes* Poe: "Thank you." -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: ^^ <3 Kid: "You know what I want this year?" stocking: what~? Kid: "You, as you are." stocking: *smooch* you're so corny and i love it. Kid: ^\\\^ "Thank you...But I already got a gift for you..." stocking: oh? Kid: "Shhh..." *smooch* "Not until Christmas~" stocking: *mock pouting* you tease. Kid: "And you can't convince me otherwise~" *nuzzle* -elsewhere- Yohei: *rubs Chie's back* chie: thanks, yohei. Yohei: "You're welcome..." *hug* "...I'm trying to figure out what to get you." -elsewhere- FD: "..." yana: <something on your mind, boss?> *moving her piece on the board* FD: *finger along his lips* <Just considering where to position my resources.> *moves his piece* yana: <ah.> FD: <I have my eyes trained on the target. And our 'friends' will not see what comes next.> yana: <and the girl?> FD: *smiles* <We don't need to find her--when we know where she is.> -elsewhere- sonia: ....... Chuuya: "Sonia? You hardly touched your meal." sonia: .....my neck's itchy. Chuuya: "??? Here, let me take a look." -it doesnt look like anything's there...- Chuuya: "Hmmm...I don't see anything. We can try some anti-itch lotion there?" sonia: ..... Chuuya: "...Just try not to scratch your neck, okay?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "How's he holding up?" maki: he's resting right now. otonashi's looking after him. Victor: "He was really shaken by all of that..." iris: what could have gotten into him? Vulcan: "...He's missing someone." iris: ?? Vulcan: "If the Hoods have his brother...that kind of stress would do much worse to people weaker than Shinra." iris: ...... Victor: "And how do you think he'll react if he runs into the Hoods? Or his brother?" iris: .....i think he can pull through. Vulcan: "..." *nods* -elsewhere- Sho: "..." *wipes sweat from his forehead* haumea: *looks at the dead body before her* good. again. -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "..." -knocks- Akutagawa: "...Yes?" higuchi: hey ryu, just me. Akutagawa: "..." *nods* "Hello." higuchi: how's it hanging? Akutagawa: "...What?" higuchi: how are you doing? i-it's a figure of speech. Akutagawa: "Oh...I am recuperating." higuchi: ah... Akutagawa: "...I do not know what I want." higuchi:..... *pat pat* Akutagawa: *nods* "I have been conflicted." higuchi: *listening* Akutagawa: "I thought I had reached an understanding with my feelings about the Were-Tiger." higuchi: .... Akutagawa: "Do I want to kill him, be with him..." higuchi: *nods* Akutagawa: "I _was_ better...Then I saw her." higuchi: ?? Akutagawa: "That harlot..." higuchi: hmm... Akutagawa: "I thought they were doing things together, and I just saw red." higuchi:....*sigh* Akutagawa: "...I think I need help." higuchi: hey, we're here for you, ok? Akutagawa: "..." *nods* "I appreciate that. I just think I need more." -elsewhere- mono: ….. {Mr Kuroshiro: "Merry Christmas, kiddo!"} {mono: wow!} {mrs kuroshiro: ^^} {Mr. Kuroshiro: *hands Mono a box* "Here's something from your mom and me."} mono: .....*clutching her pillow* *Some music is heard downstairs* mono: ..... *peeks out the door* mana: *decorating* saki: ^^ GET: *projecting Christmas scenes on the wall* lin-kimpur: *decorating cakes* Tool: *picks up Io* io: *giggle* Tool: "Put the topper on, Io. You can do it!" io: *put* i did it! saki: good girl, io! *hug* Tool: *hug* io: hehehe! mono: .... Yohei: "...You heading down there or what?" mono: !!! Yohei: "???" *holds up two mugs of hot chocolate* "I was going to bring this to you..." mono: um....t-thanks.... *sip*...it's good. Yohei: "You're welcome." *sips* "...Dad used to make this when I was little. I can't quite get the taste right like he could." mono: ...... Yohei: "..." *small nudge* "Your cooking skills getting any better?" -elsewhere- Joker: *sips his eggnog* scarlet: .... Joker: "...I think the cinnamon helps it." ivy: *nod* Joker: "Want more bourbon in yours, Red?" scarlet: sure. Joker: *pours some into her drink* "Any reports from Victor?" scarlet: seems kusakabe is having night terrors... Joker: "..." *pours more into his own drink* "Not good." ivy: could it be a side effect of adora burst scarlet:...... Joker: "Likely. But given those two brothers, that link between them could be worsening it." -elsewhere- Hibana: "How you girls doing?" ryuuko: well. mikami: *small nod, laying on her side* Hibana: "Still feeling a bit weak, Mikami?" mikami: ....*nod* i think im running a fever. ryuuko: do you know where our medic is?? Medic: *enters the room* "Appalling setup. Files out of order, bandages not in proper order--and I found this under a pile of papers." *holds Rino up by her collar* Rino: -_-# gabriella: ^^; she works here. Medic: "She looks overworked, exhausted--" *sniffs* "Ugh...And she needs a bath." *hands Rino to Gabriella, looks at Mikami, removes a thermometer* "Saw 'ah.'" Rino: ._. mikami: ._.; ryuuko: *sweatdrop* Medic: "...Is there a problem?" mikami: n-not at all, um... Medic: "Hmm..." *pulls out a recorder* "Patient is exhibiting flu-like conditions, including sweatiness, a temperature--" *pulls out a flashlight* "Open your mouth." mikami: e-eh?? o-o;;; ryuuko: D8< Medic: "Open your mouth so I can check whether your throat is inflamed." -elsewhere- Karim: *holding ice to his eye* "Ow..." pearl: are you sure you're alright? D8> Karim: *struggles to let out a laugh* "Nothing some pain medicine won't help..." pearl: please do be more careful. Karim: ^^; "I will...Where's that medic..." claude: you rang~? <3 Karim: "...Hi." pearl: um.... hello? claude: where's the damage, hun? Karim: *points to his eye* "Some, um, 'battle damage.'" -elsewhere- Benimaru: "..." kirei: *asleep* Benimaru: "..." *hug* kirei: u///u Benimaru: *small cheek kiss* kirei: *tiny nuzzle* Benimaru: "..." *holds her gently* -elsewhere- Emine: *looking at a broken mask* -knock- setsuna: emine? Emine: "...Yes?" setsuna: mind if i come in? Emine: "..." *sets the mask under his pillow* "It's open." setsuna: *enters* we're watching movies downstairs. arent you going to join us? Emine: "...Yes." *stands up...looks down* setsuna: ?? is something wrong? Emine: "...It's in the past." setsuna:....*pat pat* Emine: "...I...Um..." .\\\. setsuna: if you want to talk about it later, you can. -elsewhere- hirotsu: are you feeling better now, tachihara? Tachihara: TT~TT *has a bunny bandage on his arm* hirotsu: *sigh* still so childish. Tachihara: "Oh, yeah? How did you handle that big-ass needle?" hirotsu: much better than you did.... *remembering his own scream* ..... *shudder* Tachihara: TT___TT "...Can we get some cookies?" hirotsu: ...very well. (thinking: still such a child...) {hirotsu: *staring at a younger tachihara, who has him a knife point*} {Tachihara: "Don't move."} {hirotsu: dont you have anything better to do than to mug an old man?} {Tachihara: "Old man in that outfit? Obviously got cash on you. So, if you don't want to die, fork over the dollars, geezer."} {hirotsu: if you want a fight, it's a fight you have no chance of winning. in my years, i've seen a lot of shit.} {Tachihara: "Yeah, and you're full of it!" *swings his knife--*} {hirotsu: *sighs and flick*} {Tachihara: "?!!!"} {-FWOOM-} {Tachihara: *kissing brick* ( | ) _ ( | ) "..." *falls back onto the street* X_X } {hirotsu: now, what have we learned from this?} {Tachihara: …. "Bring a gun to a gunfight?"} {hirotsu: ....it's rather late, do your parents even know you're out at this hour?} {Tachihara: "..." *confident smile* "Nope! And it's cool! They're fine with it..."} {hirotsu: *raises a brow* oh?} {Tachihara: "Yep. I'm a free spirit, man. Just point me to the path, and I take it--robbing people along the way, a highwayman of these streets..."} {hirotsu: .....then why are you trembling?} {Tachihara: "..." *clutches his arm, snickers* "J-Just the excitement of battle, I assure you..." *cringing*} {hirotsu: ...you know young man, i've learned to read people's true feelings through their body motion. and i can tell you arent being completely honest with me.} {Tachihara: "Y-Yeah? You know what y-you're body language tells me? Looks like you're holding in a crap, you incontinent ass!" *dashes*} {hirotsu: *dodge and chokehold* you really werent paying attention were you?} {Tachihara: "Tch!" *choking--and spits in Hirotsu's face*} {hirotsu: ....*wipes his face* didnt your mother raise you better than this?} {Tachihara: "LIKE SHE'D GIVE A FUCK!"} {hirotsu: .....} {Tachihara: "..." *his eyes show he has been broken* "..."} {hirotsu:....*sighs and hugs* now now, it's alright.} {Tachihara: "..." *struggling to push away, even as he's crying*} {hirotsu: i think i know a place where you can feel at home...} hirotsu:...*small chuckle* Tachihara: "The heck you laughing at? Dementia kicking in?" hirotsu: oh nothing, just remembering something. Tachihara: "...'Kay..." *passes a plate of cookies to Hirotsu* -elsewhere- Sakuya: *staring outside* naho: *making snow angels* Sakuya: "..." *small smile...grabs his jacket, exits* -elsewhere- Hyde: *in his elf uniform* "Okay, so, we start having Santa meeting the kids next week?" kranz: that's right! Hyde: "Coolness!" *adjusts his left elf ear* "...You _did_ make sure a good person was hired for Santa, right?" -elsewhere- fukuzawa: .... *staring at santa suit* ranpo: .....nice. kenji: woah! Dazai: OWO *shaking excitedly* kirako: ^^; Kyoka: "...May I ask for my presents now?" -morning- Jacqueline: *yawn* kim: zzzz Jacqueline: "..." *knocks lightly on Kim's door* kim: mhn? im up. Jacqueline: "...It's my turn to make breakfast." *leans down* "What would you like?" kim: crepes please. Jacqueline: *smiles* "You got it. I'll get going--hop in the shower and get ready." -elsewhere- Kid: *adjusting his tie* stocking: busy day today? Kid: *nods* "Father wants re-building and homeless projects to have more oversight, especially ahead of holiday festivities." stocking: ah, well you do your best, ok? *kisses both cheeks* Kid: ^\\\^ "You as well. What does True Cross have in store today?" stocking: mostly just coal tar clean up in the lower districts. Kid: *nods* "Good luck." *forehead smooch* -elsewhere- Bakugo: *knocks on Todoroki family's residence* granny: yes? Bakugo: *stilted, as if memorized* "Good morning, ma'am. I wanted to know whether Shouto is in." granny: no, he isnt here. Bakugo: "Ah. Sorry to have bothered you. Have a good day." *awkward forced smile* granny: o-o; Bakugo: *turns, walks away, turns past the 7-foot fence--and once out of view, a small explosion pops up over the fence* -elsewhere- Child: *crying* "Daddy! My ball rolled under the car, and I can't reach it!" *a ball is under a parked car* -liiiiift- kenji: *holding the car up* there you go! Dad: O_______O Child: *receives the ball* "Yay! Thanks, mister!" -elsewhere- Mori: *examining blood vials* -....- Mori: *drops a bit of the vial marked I. HIGUCHI onto a slide's chemical...it starts bubbling* *Mori smiles widely* elise: ... Mori: *passes the vial* "Properly store this." miura: understood. Mori: *leans back in his chair, laughing lightly* elise: ...... Mori: "As for the other samples, secure them in a separate locker." miura: understood. Mori: "Now, then, let's greet the troops." *puts on his coat, adjusts his hair in the mirror...tenses as he sees his reflection* rintarou?: *smiling at him with a broken smile* Mori: *falls back* "No!" {ougai sr: one day, you will kill me, and take on my name, as i had done with my father, and he had done with his father before him. and you will do the same with your own child. you will pass on our legacy.} {Rintarou: "..."} {ougai sr: *smiles* come along, son, i have so much to teach you...} Mori: *hyper-ventilating* elise:........*hugs him* Mori: *shivering* elise: it's ok, rintarou. its ok. Mori: *small sob* -elsewhere- Tachihara: "..." naoya: ....? Tachihara: "Freaking sucks, man." naoya: what does? Tachihara: "Okay. So, we're busting our asses all the time--and how many of us here is in anything close to a 'healthy' relationship?" Chuuya: "..." Akutagawa: "..." naoya: ...well, gin and higuchi seem to be happy. Akutagawa: -_-; Tachihara: "And trust me, that's really hot and all--but we're not getting any of that action." Chuuya: "..." *facepalm* higuchi: .... *looks at gin* shall we? Gin: *cracking her knuckles* "Let's." -too violent- Chuuya: O_O Akutagawa: "..." *small smile* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Mom? I'm done with laundry." setsuna: good job, showtaro. ^^ *hair ruffle* Shotaro: ^W^ "Hee hee...Glad the good deed is done." *opens a catalogue* "I was thinking about what to get you for Christmas..." -elsewhere- Patty: "Okay, children, we're going to have fun with spin art!" julie: yay! child: woohoo! Patty: *pulls out paints* "So, the device will spin that sheet of paper really fast, and if you put one drop down, it'll splatter and spin across the page to make some really out-there art!" *hands a paint bottle to Julie* -elsewhere- Relan: *pat pat* shinra:....thanks, rel. i dont know what that nightmare was about.... Relan: "Maybe it's just stress..." *hug* "We could get you some tea." shinra: i would like that. Relan: *smiles* "We got some peppermint tea..." *holds Shinra's hand* shinra: *smiles* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Has the fever gone down at all?" ryuuko: seems like it. Hibana: *sighs* "That's a relief." *pat pat* -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "Miss Alcott?" louisa: yes? Fitzgerald: "Have you been keeping up on tasks?" louisa: yes sir! Fitzgerald: "Has Eckleberg harassed you?" louisa: oh, not at all! Fitzgerald: "Excellent! If he tries any hanky-panky, let me know, and I'll sic the hounds on him." louisa: ._.; um.. -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Yo, Kabuki!" kabuki: oh, hello, tsukiyo. Tsukiyo: "What you up to today?" *hopping beside him* kabuki: i might visit the hot springs later today. Tsukiyo: "..." :3 "That sounds like a good plan--I think I'll go, too!" -elsewhere- Spirit: "How you holding up?" sachiko: been busy. *sigh* Spirit: "Still tending to patients after the attack on the city?" *rubs her shoulders* sachiko: *sigh* yeah. Spirit: "You're going to need a vacation soon, too." *continues massaging* "I'll take care of dinner. Anything else I can do?" -elsewhere- Monoma: *sneaking through the bushes* reiko: looking for something? Monoma: ._.;;; "...Just...researching?" reiko: ....sure, monoma. Monoma: *holds up a notebook* "See? I write things down. I'm either researching or writing some really emo poetry." Kunikida: *walking by--and sneezes* reiko:...uuuhuh. Monoma: -_-# "Just leave me be. I see my target..." *dives back into the bushes* -elsewhere- Black Star: *jumping rope* Belkia: *already tied up by his own rope* .\\\\. Dazai: *tying his jump rope along his neck--* atsushi: DAZAI NO. Dazai: "I just want to see how sturdy these ropes are at the gym--" atsushi: DAZAI PLEASE. Dazai: -_-# "You never let me try new things." *takes off the rope, tosses it behind him, where it hits--* tamaki: GAK- atsushi: *wince* Dazai: ._.; *pats Atsushi's shoulder* "Don't look back--just walk. Walk fast." atsushi: way ahead of you. Dazai: *fast walking the heck out of there* -elsewhere- Poe: *curled up under a blanket, reading* karl: *asleep* Poe: *pets Karl as he turns the page* -elsewhere- Crona: "..." mami: *setting the tree up* Crona: "...Let me help..." *approaches* mami: *smiles* Crona: .\\\. *avoids eye contact, takes out an ornament* "This one is nice..." -elsewhere- Stein: *pushes the sample across the desk* valentine: ?? Stein: "She was here. Medusa." valentine: .... aya drevis: didnt you hit her with a van? Stein: "Yep..." aya drevis: oh. valentine: and then she flipped you off. Stein: -_-# "Yes..." -elsewhere- Medusa: *sets down Christmas cupcakes* "How are they?" neian: *nom *braaaap* ehehe! Medusa: "..." *small smile* "Well, if you like them, maybe that'll get the boss off my back." *wipes Neian's face* neian: ^u^ -elsewhere- Shousaku: "..." keek: ....... Shousaku: "..." *shivers* keek: ..... Shousaku: *looks at the walls* "...We have..." keek:.....? Shousaku: "...to get out." keek:.....*nod* Shousaku: "..." *looks at the collar around Keek's neck* keek:.....i dont....want to die.... Shousaku: "...We have to believe we won't." keek:....*trembling* Shousaku: "..." *holds her* "You have to survive." keek:....*sniffle* Shousaku: "Can you get through just one more day?" keek:.....i-i....i... Shousaku: "...Please..." keek:...o-ok... Shousaku: "..." *nods* "Just give me some time..." keek: ..... Shousaku: "..." *looks back up at the wall* keek: ...... Shousaku: "..." *stares at Keek's shoulders* keek: *she's trembling* Shousaku: "You could..." keek: ?? Shousaku: "...escape." keek: ?? h-how? Shousaku: "...We'll need to get the bomb off you first..." keek:....i dont know how... Shousaku: "...I'm trying..." keek: ...... Shousaku: "..." *pats her hand* keek:...*sniff* Shousaku: "..." *hug* keek:....*whimper* Shousaku: *pats her back* "...What song do you like?" -elsewhere- Free: "How you holding up?" milia: ok... Free: "...You seemed kind of quiet. Wanted to go out to the park?" milia: ok. Free: *hands her a coat* -elsewhere- Todoroki: *sets the flowers on the table* "...I hope they're okay." yuki:.....*small smile* Todoroki: "..." *sits across from her* "How has your day been?" yuki:....alright. Todoroki: "..." *glances at the desk* "What have you been reading?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *playing with a cat toy* louisa: ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: *brings the toy to Louisa, pants* louisa: *pet pet* *smiles* Mr. Tsubaki: *nuzzle* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *leaves a can of soda at his father's tombstone* yu: .... Vulcan: "..." {Young Vulcan: *stares in horror, crying*} yu:....*hug* Vulcan: "..." *pat pat* "Thanks." -elsewhere- Emine: "..." *traces a finger along the broken mask* lin: emine? Emine: "..." *looks up* "...Do you miss it?" lin: .....only if you do. Emine: "...I don't know." *looks outside, where Shotaro is tossing a snowball at Yohei* lin:....are you happy? Emine: "...I'm not sure what that even feels like. I haven't quite known since Shotaro and I were children..." *looks at her* lin: .....*hug* Emine: "..." *hugs back, dropping the mask* lin: .....u////u Emine: *pat pat* "Thank you." -elsewhere- Giriko: *staring into a pawn shop--at a guitar* twain: *looking at watches* Gopher: *sees a ring* owo kotone: *staaaaare* Gopher: "Any gift ideas, Kotone?" -elsewhere- Takehisa: "Hello, doctor." otonashi: [hello] Takehisa: "Do you have some bandages?" otonashi: *hands him some* Takehisa: "Thank you." *turns around* "Okay, hold him down." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *walking home* "..." Dazai: "Yeeeeeeeeeeello!" Chuuya: *not even stopping his walk--as he grabs Dazai by the head and flings him back into the garbage* atsushi: D8 Chuuya: "Oh, Atsushi. How are you?" Dazai: *head-deep into a garbage can* atsushi: doing well. how's sonia? Chuuya: "Quite well! She's memorizing multiplication tables." Dazai: *stumbles out of the trash, with a banana peel on his head* atsushi: wow, pretty smart for someone her age. Chuuya: "Yeah, I never got that far along at her age!" Dazai: *marching forward--when something grabs his leg* "???" atsushi: ??? Dazai: *now hanging upside down* "...Guys? I think I know where this banana peel came from." *Something big and hairy is holding Dazai by his ankles* atsushi: D8 !!! Chuuya: ._.; "...Huh. I heard the zoo had problems, but I didn't realize a gorilla esc--" *BACK-HANDED* atsushi: D8 !!!!! -later- aoi hana: i am so, SO sorry! Chuuya: *wearing a neck-brace* -_-# Dazai: *with a black eye* "Quite alright~ I never tried 'suicide by gorilla' before..." yosano: i'll handle this~ ^^ Chuuya: O_O;;; *tries to run* -elsewhere- Bakugo: "Todoroki!" *opens a classroom door* -everyone has gone home already- Bakugo: "..." *grumble grumble* *A noise comes from the closet* Bakugo: "...AH HA!" *throws open the door* student: *asleep* Bakugo: "..." *poke* student: *she blinks* what? cant a girl get some sleep? jeez. Bakugo: -_-; "In a school?" student: im going to be making a point tomorrow, and i need to sleep in here, so if you dont mind. *closes the door* Bakugo: "...Da fuck? What if you're some criminal staking out the school?!" -elsewhere- aya: zzzzz Kunikida: "..." *adjusts the blanket over her* aya: =w= Kunikida: *looks outside* -it's snowing again- Kunikida: ("Really coming down...") {Kunikida: "Aren't you cold?"} {rokuzo: nah, im good.} {Kunikida: "Hmm..." *sets down two glasses of water* "...Busy times."} {rokuzo: yeah...} {Kunikida: "...How are you getting along? I know this may be difficult..."} {rokuzo: hey, im still breathing, arent i?} {Kunikida: "..." *pats Rokuzo's back*} -elsewhere- officer: *spots chuuya* you! i know exactly who you are... Chuuya: "...?" officer: you're chuuya ozaki! you won first place in the NOT/ALT sports battle festival! Chuuya: .\\\\. "...Yep. That's me. Hi." officer: my kids loved watching you! they mimic your special move all the time! Chuuya: "...Oh, that's...an honor, really." ^^; ("...WHAT THE FUCK IS MY SPECIAL MOVE?! What is he talking about?!!") -elsewhere- mina: so what are you guys doing for winter break? Tokoyami: "I will be helping family." jirou: my parents and i are going to baltimore for a music festival. -the door opens- momo: ?? ochako: !!!! iida's back! Iida: *bows* "I AM SORRY I AM LATE!" eijiro: welcome back, dude! mina: how was hosu town? satou: i heard there's a huge water park and aquarium there! Izuku: "..." Iida: "..." *thumbs up* "Police are on the scene!" *smiles* Iida: "Yes!" *moves his hands* "Tourism is an important section of Hosu's industry!" Izuku: *staring at Iida* "..." -whistle blowing- denki: aah, my ears! midnight: alright, settle down everyone! Aizawa: *intense glare* -silence- Aizawa: "You have a special task for today's class." momo: ?? Todoroki: "Likely a post-Festival survey that requires us to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses we demonstrated..." *looks at his left hand* ochako: hmm.... Aizawa: "Today, you will be choosing superhero code names--" -cheering- Aizawa: *Ghibli hair and glare intensify* -the room goes quiet- Aizawa: "Usually, pro drafting isn't for another 2 or 3 years--but your class has attracted more attention than usual." momo: ... Iida: "..." denki: notice how it's _our_ class in the spotlight? its like we're main characters. jirou: *jacks him* way too meta. denki: GRK- Aizawa: "Given your performance at the Sports Festival, here's the spread." *taps the chalkboard, summoning the bar graph* Izuku: ._.; ochako: woah! Iida: "..." satou: way to go, todoroki! Todoroki: "...It was just because of my father's name recognition." Bakugo: *clenching his teeth* ochako: .....*bites her lip* Izuku: Q_Q Mineta: "...Dude. You didn't even place because you lost so badly. Like, really, really badly." tsuyu: mineta. stop talking. like. forever. Aizawa: "Even though many of you did not make the spread, I can say that all of you were already approached for internships--" hanta: for reals?? Aizawa: "...Yes." Mineta: "Even me?" midnight: i dont know how that's possible, but yes. Mineta: Q_______Q Bakugo: *raises his hand* "Teacher! Deku and Tiny Grapes are crying so much the fucking floor is flooded!" -on to the names- midnight: alright, who wants to go first? Aoyama: "Moi, mademoiselle!" jirou: oh this outta be good. Aoyama: "I am...the Shining Hero, 'I Cannot Stop Twinkling'!" Izuku: ._. Todoroki: "..." *struggling to hold in a smile* mina: that's a whole sentence! satou: OW MY EYE! Aoyama: "Oui!" midnight: i see, maybe shorten it to 'cant stop twinkling?' Aoyama: "Magnifique! Thank you!" mina: im next. i'll be, ALIEN QUEEN! midnight: isnt that already being used? mina:... owo;;; *sits back down* craaaap. jirou: *pat pat* midnight: lets seee.... asui, you're next. Izuku: *watches* tsuyu: ok. i've thought this one out since elementary school. 'rainy season hero; froppy' ochako: aww, how cute. Izuku: .\\\w\\\. -and so- eijiro: i'll be RED RIOT! midnight: oh my, paying tribute to crimson riot? eijiro: *nods* i know it's a bit old school, but thats the kind of hero i want to be! midnight: hehe, but do keep in mind that bearing a name similar to the professionals will put a lot of pressure on you. eijiro: *nods* Izuku: ("I used to think of names all the time when I was a kid...I don't know that I can uphold All Might's name when there's still such a gap between us...") -several hero names later- midnight: well done, kouji! up next is bakugou! Bakugo: *marches up...then holds up his sign* "King Explosion Murder." midnight:....what? Bakugo: " 'King' because I'm the best. 'Explosion' because that's my ability. 'Murder' because I like murder." Izuku: O__________O Aizawa: "..." ("This boy needs therapy.") midnight: you really want to be a hero with MURDER in your name?! Bakugo: "IT INTIMIDATES THE BAD GUYS!" midnight: try again. Bakugo: *grumble grumble* Denki: *rolls his eyes, checking social media on his phone* mina: *glances* Denki: *sees something--his eyes widen...and he holds back a laugh* Todoroki: *looks at the name he wrote down* ochako: well, here's mine. -uravity- Todoroki: *nods* midnight: how clever! momo: that just leaves bakugou's revision, midoriya....and tenya's. Iida: "..." *starts to write...then stops* {Tenya: "I don't accept it..."} {tensei: i know...it hurts me too...but if you're willing...i want you to take up the helm...} {Tenya: "Not when you _are_ Ingenium. Not when you can--"} {tensei:....i've lost all feeling in my legs, little bro.} {Tenya: "!!! It...It can't..."} Tenya: *holds up his sign* momo:.... midnight: just your name? Tenya: "Yes." midnight: i see....up next is midoriya! Izuku: "..." *approaches the podium...holds up the sign* ochako: !! Bakugo: *not looking up, still planning his name* Izuku: "..." tsuyu: izuku... eijiro: are you sure, dude? Izuku: "Yes. I always hated this name." Bakugo: *looks up* "...?!!!" Izuku: "But someone helped me see it in a new light...and it made me happy." ochako: ....*small smile* Izuku: "I'm the Deku who gives it his all!" Bakugo: >_> "......That looks so Deku, Deku. And I mean that in the bad way--" midnight: how inspiring! TTuTT Bakugo: "?!" Izuku: ^\\\^ Denki: *struggling to hold in his laughs, still looking at his phone* mina: *chuckles* -elsewhere- cementoss: oh! there's a request sent for midoriya. All Might: "Oh? Who picked him?" *stares* "... ... ..." ._________O -back in the class- midnight: what have you come up with, baku- Bakugo: "If 'King' doesn't work for you, I'll demote myself down to '_Lord_ Explosion Murder." midnight: ^^# DID YOU NOT HEAR ME THE FIRST TIME?! DROP THE MURDER! Bakugo: "MURDER IS HARDCORE AND MAKES PEOPLE FEAR ME!" Denki: *snort* "Yeah, real intimidating..." Todoroki: *looking at Denki's phone* "...Oh my God." ochako: *snickering* Izuku: "???" *too far away to see* Aizawa: *glare* "What have I told you students about looking at phones in class--" *sees what's on the phone* "..." *leaves the room, walks down the hall...* midnight: *WA-PISH* THAT'S NOT THE IDEA OF BEING A HERO! D8< Bakugo: *steps back from Midnight* "!!! What the heck with that whip?! I--" *spots Denki's phone* "... ..." *slowly turns, glaring at Izuku with eyes on fire* "Deeeeeeekuuuuuu..." Izuku: O___O;;;; "...Yes?" Bakugo: *snatches the phone out of Denki's hand, showing the messages: 'A new hero wins the Sports Festival--and his name is "Kacchan"!' midnight:.... KACCHAN IT IS! <3 Izuku: O____________O Bakugo: O____O;;; "...WHAT THE FLYING FUCK?!" Denki: *laughing loudly, slapping his hand on the desk* -meanwhile in class B- itsuka: ...kacchan.....that's adorable. Monoma: >-> "...If it embarrasses Bakugo, I can allow this." -elsewhere- Mr. Bakugo: "The article even quotes that Midoriya boy about giving him a name...You know what this means?" mrs bakugou: he's making friends. QuQ THANK YOU BASED DEITY! Mr. Bakugo: QWQ "Yay!" -elsewhere- Aizawa: *now on the outskirts of town* "..." *starts laughing, doubled-over and slapping his knee* -elsewhere- present mic: *shudder* anyone else feel like something very wrong just happened or wazzat just me? namiko: something bad's gonna happen Q_Q -elsewhere- Tanizaki: "...Holy shit..." *staring up at a wall...with a rat's face graffitied on it* naomi: *already making a call* Tanizaki: *snapping photos* "...I don't see where they could have gone. No paint trail...Wait..." *spots a paint-footprint* naomi: !! Tanizaki: *snaps photos* "Maybe the size and style can help us out..." *looks* "I don't see any other ones..." *presses his hand along the wall...* naomi: is it still fresh? Tanizaki: *pats his fingers along it* "Yeah..." naomi: *examining the area* Tanizaki: "See anything? Maybe they dropped something..." -elsewhere- Lucy: "Did you hear those explosions in class?" atsushi: yeah. i tell you, that bakugou kid has problems... ._.; Lucy: "No kidding. Maybe the school has some group therapy session. Can put him and Akutagawa--" *something grabs Lucy by the ankle* "?!!!" atsushi: *looks* !!! Lucy: *pulled up by Rashomon* o\\\\\o *holding up her skirt* "What the devil?!" atsushi: AKUTAGAWA! Akutagawa: "...She was in my way. I am simply going through the halls and--" *CHOPPED* Lucy: "AAAAH!" *Rashomon is knocked down, too--and Lucy is falling* atsushi: *nice catch!* Lucy: .\\\. "...Thanks." Sid: *holding a broken book* "Okay, kid, come with me..." *picks up Akutagawa over his shoulder* Akutagawa: X____X *Rashomon is dragged behind him* atsushi:..... .////.; Sid: "Hurry up, Bakugo!" Bakugo: *tied to his chair, being dragged by Naigus* "YOU'RE ALL REALLY PISSING ME OFF!" Lucy: .\\\\. "...What is even going on?" Sid: "Therapy session." -elsewhere- yana: *whistling* Anya: "???" yana: hmm? Anya: "You seem cheerful." yana: ah, yeah, just getting ready for the holidays, it's pretty busy at my house. Anya: "Oh? What are some of your holiday traditions?" -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "Problem, Eckleburg?" eckleburg: it's....rather tall. ._.; *staring at the huge tree* mary: cool! louisa: oh goodness. Fitzgerald: "Only the best! We even had to trim some of the top just to fit it into the room." bram: im getting vertigo just looking at it...i need to lay down... Fitzgerald: *pays $300, lifts a couch one-handed and brings it to Bram* bram:...thank you, sir. Fitzgerald: ^^ "Of course. Best to share the wealth..." -elsewhere- Iida: *walking out of school* momo: hey. Iida: "Oh, Momo. Hello." momo: how is everything? Iida: "...I have a lot to consider with this internship opportunity." *shows his list* momo: ah...you're heading back to hosu town then, huh? Iida: "That is my plan..." momo: ... Iida: "Have you determined your location?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *takes the ice off* "How is your face now?" tamaki: better. Arthur: "That's good..." *pats her hand* -elsewhere- Jeje: *in snake form, wearing a tiny Santa cap* metsu: *stroke stroke* ^^ Jeje: .\\\\. *small happy hiss* -elsewhere- Chuuya: "I'm back." sonia: *hugs his leg* mito: *mreew* Chuuya: *smiles, pats Sonia's head, pets Mito* sonia: grandma got boxes out. *points to the boxes with christmas stuff in them* Chuuya: "Oh, wow...Still need to get on that..." -elsewhere- Gin: "--so they're keeping him after school..." higuchi: *siiigh* Gin: "They said it was a group therapy session with some other students to talk..." higuchi: do you think that will help? Gin: "He has been fixated on that boy. Meeting other people and hearing their own problems may put things into perspective and let him pursue new friends and opportunities." higuchi: i hope so. -meanwhile- student: i once let a goat lick my foot just for fun. Akutagawa: "...As a joke?" student: *serious* just....for....._fun_ Akutagawa: ._. Bakugo: -_-##### takeru: .~.;;; Sid: "Thank you for being so direct. So, Naigus, who should go next?" -elsewhere- Endeavor: *staring at the phone* "...Has my son called yet?" clerk: which one? Endeavor: "MY MASTERPIECE!" clerk: ....no. Endeavor: "...Darn." *sits at his desk, pouts* -elsewhere- Todoroki: "Which agency were you considering?" ochako: i was thinking of working with gunhead! Todoroki: "Oh...Gunhead is a bit hardcore. I thought you wanted to work with Thirteen." ochako: i mean yeah, but after my battle with bakugou, i realized something. if i improve my strength, that widens my possibilities! if i just do the same thing, i wont get any experience like that! Todoroki: "..." *glances at his right hand* "Good point." -elsewhere- Poe: *walks into the hotel lobby* "Ooooo...Lovely design!" lana: thanks. still getting everything set up. *phew* Poe: "??? Need a refreshment?" -elsewhere- kirika: *wearing the krampus sweater* Gopher: *thumbs up* Giriko: "Good fashion choice, kid." -a few days later- Benimaru: "You okay?" kirei: *she nods* Benimaru: *nods* "I set up dinner for tomorrow. Anyone else to invite?" -elsewhere- yana:..........*staring at a rat head mask* FD: <How is it?> yana: .... <what _can_ i say?> FD: <Something constructive.> yana: ... <it's fitting> FD: <See? That wasn't so hard, was it?> yana: <i mean, i never said i had any problem with the masks. guess im still thinking about our conversation about the back-up plan...> FD: <You anticipate a problem?> yana: .....*shakes head* <we can worry about that later...> FD: "...I suppose so..." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: -_-; "Hmph." naoya: how was it? Akutagawa: "...It was better to talk some things out. I'm not sure the audience was receptive." naoya: ah...say, how about we go out and do something fun today?? Akutagawa: " 'Fun' in which way?" naoya: something to help you take it easy, enjoy yourself! Akutagawa: "...Very well. Anything I need to do?" -elsewhere- Mifune: "You been holding up okay?" kyouko:...yeah. Dazai: T_T "--then he said 'no, we're not buying you a trampoline...'" atsushi: ... Kunikida: "It has no use value!" Kyoka: "...I want a trampoline." Kunikida: "WHAT?!" Dazai: owo *holds up Kyoka* "Would you deny this innocent face what she desires?" Kyoka: *moe eyes* atsushi:.....urgk- *hands over money* darn you, kyouka. Kyoka: *counts the bills* "Thank you." *walks away with Dazai* Dazai: =w= Kunikida: >_< "DON'T EXPECT ME TO TAKE OUT INSURANCE FOR YOUR INJURIES, DAZAI!" Dazai: "Maybe if I bounce hard enough, I'll hit the ceiling--" -elsewhere- Mori: *adds the blood to a glucose strip* elise: whatcha doing? Mori: "This blood has the properties I have been looking for...It can unlock what we're seeking." elise: .... Mori: "Maybe even bring some things back..." -elsewhere- Izuku: *rotates his shoulder* inko: how's your arm? Izuku: ^^; "Much better. I had time to heal." inko: im glad. oh! i found this today! *holding up an all might onesie* Izuku: *shiny eyes* "Oh! My old onesie!" inko: ^^ i still have photos! Izuku: TTWTT "So cool..." -elsewhere- Akitaru: *putting out a flame* "Maki, get the roof!" maki: right! *heading up* *Screaming is heard upstairs* maki: *kicks the window in* Child: "Eek!" *backs away* maki: it's ok, kiddo. we're getting you out of here. Child: "St-Stay away!" *covers their face--and flames shoot out of their head* maki: woah! easy now! we're here to help you. Child: *shakes their head* "N-No! I can't be saved by some cyclops gorilla!" maki:.... ^^# *grabs the kid and exits out the window, landing in the net* GOTTIM! >8D Takehisa: "...Why is that kid's hair on fire?" Child: Q~Q maki: i think they're a 3rd gen. Child: "I-I just wanted to get away!" *the house was empty except for the kid...* iris: there there, it's ok now. Child: *whimper* "I left h-home..." iris: *hug* Child: *shudders, sniffs* "I-I could burn you..." iris: *pat pat, hums* Child: *shudders, calms down* karin: just breathe, kiddo. you need anything to eat? Child: "..." *loud stomach growl* O_O -elsewhere- Sakuya: *pulls up the blanket* lilac: *asleep* Sakuya: *tucks Lilac in* naho: ^^ Sakuya: *smiles* *whispers to Naho* "How's Lilac holding up?" naho: i think he's doing better now. Sakuya: "Good...Figure out what to get him for Christmas?" -elsewhere- kirako: *typing up documents* Kyoka: "What you typing?" kirako: just working on reports. ^^ Kyoka: *looks at them* "I could proofread them. Or type some. Or add illustrations to them." -at rain’s grave- Chuuya: "...Wish you were here. Especially now..." -silence- Chuuya: "Sonia is getting so tall...She's sharp as a tack. I think she gets that from you." -.....- Chuuya: "...I've tried to keep her busy with hobbies, activities...Trying to keep busy, too, with things other than, well, 'work.' Like school. The festival." -.....- Chuuya: "...It doesn't fill that hole you left..." -....- Chuuya: "...I try. I do. I even went on a mixer--and I hated it. I just...can't ignore regrets. I miss you." -.....- Chuuya: "..." *sets down flowers* "I will do what I think you would have me do..." -...- Chuuya: "..." *rests his hand on her tombstone* -......- Chuuya: "I will be back...And I will act with your goals in my mind." -elsewhere- Poe: "..." *puts his head on his desk* karl: ?? Poe: "I can't." *knocks his head* "Find." *head-desk* "The words." karl: *chitter* *pap pap* Poe: "Thank you..." *without lifting his head, opens his dictionary, his finger tracing down* "Let's try this one." *sits up, looks at the word* "...That isn't the right number of syllables." -elsewhere- Mikuni: "Howdy!" mahiru: hey. ^^; Mikuni: "Now, tell me, Mahiru--I'm trying to find something for my baby bro." *holds up a sailor's suit* "Would this work?" mahiru: um.... ^^; Mikuni: "I even rented a boat..." mahiru: um... ._.; Kuro: "He's going to rip your spleen out, cowboy." -elsewhere- Kid: "What else did you want at the mall?" stocking: i do want to get mom something. Kid: "And maybe something for your new sibling?" stocking: yeah. Kid: "How about a special treat?" -elsewhere- Bakugo: "And then some weirdo is sleeping in the closet! And they sent me to therapy! And everyone now on the street is calling me 'Kacchan'!" itsuka: so i heard. Bakugo: *shaking* "Stupid stupid Deku..." -elsewhere- Dabi: ._______________. "What even is..." -it's a stain onesie- himiko: ta-dah~ Dabi: "..." *covers his face* "Where did you buy that?" himiko: i made it! Dabi: "Whyyyyyyyyy?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: "How's it going?" naoya: busy with the usual stuff. you? Chuuya: "Looking forward to a break...If I get one more person approaching me about the Festival for an autograph or a photo, I'm going to puke." naoya: aw, not used to the popularity? *chuckles and pats his back* Chuuya: -_-; "Not used to hearing kids say 'I want to grow up to be like you.'" naoya: *chuckles* aww. Chuuya: *sighs* "How about you? Which assignments you have?" naoya: had to kill a guy again. Chuuya: "An informant?" naoya: more like sending the hell blaze gang a message for intruding mafia territory. Chuuya: "Jeez, those freaks are still at it?" naoya: yuuup. i guess having one of the oni detained isnt enough to keep them down. Chuuya: "Any info gained from that Oni?" naoya: all we know is she's being held slash recruited by the 4th brigade. Chuuya: "The 4th make it a business of hiring violent thugs like that?" naoya: *shrugs* Chuuya: "Well, maybe I'll hear something at school from some of those other brigadiers." naoya: worth a try. -elsewhere- tsubaki: ...... -news article; victim found dead in the streets of tokyo- Shamrock: *sets down cups of tea* "Dreadful." tsubaki: ...i feel i should do something. Shamrock: "Has the DWMA posted a mission regarding that attack?" tsubaki: i'll go and check. Shamrock: "Will you be telling Black Star about this before you depart?" tsubaki: he'll be going with me. Shamrock: "Had best tell him...He's still sleeping." tsubaki: *she nods* Black Star: *snore* -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "There." *taps a finger on the programming print-out* "You missed this, Eckleberg." eckleburg: oh! *examining* Fitzgerald: "...I've seen this before." eckleburg: sir? Fitzgerald: "This does not look like your typical hack." eckleburg: hmm... Fitzgerald: *slides a business card to him* "I think you'll be in communication with someone soon." eckleburg: ?? *examines the card* *The card has a baby whale on it and a phone number* -elsewhere- Yumi: *sets out mission notices* "The departure of Ponera's operation has left a power vacuum in Eastern Europe, we have the serial killer in Japan, and look what has been found in Italy..." lord death: *examining* hmm. *A photo of some creature, covered in black liquid, reaching at the camera* lord death: ._. Yumi: "This could be black blood..." lord death: it's a possibility. should we contact our italy branch? Yumi: "I strongly advise it." -elsewhere- saku: ... kinuta: ugh, im so booooored. mimeca: =3= PlushFix: "We could take a trip?" hina: where to? PlushFix: "It's getting kinda cold here--maybe somewhere warmer?" kinuta: we could go to milan. PlushFix: "Perfect! Lots to rob there!" hina: fuck yeah! mimeca: \(^o^)/ hina: what do you say, naptoon? Akua: -_-; "Just let there be shade..." -elsewhere- Tachihara: T_T elise: ^u^ Tachihara: "Haven't you got enough cutie-girl dresses?" elise: nope! ^^ Tachihara: -_-; "Look, how many more minutes you gonna look at those things? Can't we do something after that, like the arcade or the food court?" elise: after we're done here! Tachihara: *whining* "How much longer until 'we're done here'?!" higuchi: ^^; Gin: *holds up a tiara* elise: ^^ Gin: *hands it to Elise* "Maybe a dress that goes with that?" -elsewhere- Relan: "How's the child doing?" iris: they'll be getting some counseling on how to control their abilities better. Relan: "That's good...Weren't you scared?" iris: not really. i think they were more afraid than i was. Relan: "I'm just glad you didn't get burnt..." -elsewhere- Emine: *sitting on the rooftop* lin: there you are. Emine: "Here I am. You were looking for me?" lin: you werent in you room, so i figured you'd be up here. Emine: "...Just wanted a view." lin: mind if i join you? Emine: "...Any time." *pats the roof* lin: *sitting next to him* Emine: "...I haven't seen you around today." lin: *leans on his shoulder* Emine: .\\\. *lets her rest her head, as he slides an arm under her* lin: U///u///U Emine: *pat pat* "...This is..." lin: it's nice. Emine: "...Yes, what I was going to say..." *smooch* lin: u////////////u Emine: *rubs her hand* "...Happy to see you." -elsewhere- Kid: *humming* stocking:.....*griiiiin* -SURPRISE HUG ATTACK- Kid: "AH! Hee hee..." stocking: gotcha~ *ear nibble* Kid: "Hmmm..." *moans* =\\\\= stocking: o////o getting aroused so fast? Kid: .\\\. "N-No?" stocking:....*nibbles the other ear* Kid: "A-Ah~!" o\\\\\< stocking: 7w7 Kid: .\\\\. "...I know I promised not to lie to you. I-I just got embarrassed..." stocking: sure kid. *smooch* Kid: =\\\\= *smooch* -elsewhere- Katai: =_= -you have 3 new messages- Katai: "What a pain..." *pulls up Message #1* mum: [sweetie please take care of yourself. <3 mom] Katai: T_T [i am. thank you for checking in] *glances at Message #2* -it's from kunikida- Kunikida: [we need you to look at something] Katai: TT_TT [i don't want to leave home] Kunikida: [we'll stop by to see you. you won't have to leave home] Katai: TTT_TTT [thank you] *pulls up Message #3* keek: [is there anyone there?] Katai: "???" Katai: "..." [i don't reply to spam] keek: [oh thank god, another person!] Katai: "???" [is this a bot?] keek: [no. im as human as it gets. i guess] Katai: "..." [look. i have no money, i'm not going to buy what you're selling] keek: [im not selling anything. what i need is for you to here me out] Katai: =_= *yawns* [then get to the point, please. i want to nap] keek: [do you know who the rats in the house of the dead are? we're being held captive by them] Katai: o______O [location?] keek: [i think it's called zverkov mining. i think we're someplace outside the city] Katai: *shaking* keek: [if they knew i was talking to you, they'll most likely kill me.] Katai: [i know. tell me who else is there] keek: [katsura shousaku. we're both prisoners here. they put bomb collars on our necks.] Katai: (" 'Shousaku'?") [who is holding you prisoner? names, what they look like] keek: [*she sent a document*] -the file contains a list of names and photos- Katai: "..." [no gps on your device?] keek: [i dont know. i tried to search, but it seems they have it blocked. even i cant get into it.] Katai: [what are the rats planning?] keek: [im not sure. all i know is it's something really bad. curse my lack of understanding of the russian language!] Katai: [no russian translator on your device?] keek: [no. TT_TT] Katai: *breathing heavily* "Rats...Hostages...Names...Photos..." keek: [please send someone to find us soon. these are really sick people.] *tears falling* [they took my legs] Katai: "..." *covers his mouth* [we will send help] keek: [thank you. im really scared.] -BANG- Katai: *freezes* Fyodor: *smiles* <You need more proxies...> -elsewhere- Shousaku: *keeping an eye open* keek:.....do you think...someone will find us? Shousaku: "...We can only hope." -morning- Kunikida: "Time to wake up." aya: *yaaaawn* Kunikida: "Hurry. Your breakfast is getting cold." aya: ok, ok! *sitting down* *nom* ^u^ -text from katai cell- 'katai': [dont come over today. got the flu. ugh] Kunikida: -_-; [you could have told me earlier: i was up early just to see you] aya: hmm? Kunikida: "My appointment was cancelled, so that frees up my morning." aya: let's get a christmas tree! ^u^ Kunikida: "Very well. It will have to be within height for this apartment." aya: *nod nod* -elsewhere- kirako: *looking all over her apartment* now where could that cat have gotten... Dazai: "?? What's up?" kirako: i cant find mii anywhere. Dazai: "Hmm...Maybe they're out exploring?" kirako: i hope so. everytime mii gets out for a long time, something big always seems to happen... Dazai: ^^; "Then I guess Mii knows how to take care of himself..." kirako: still, i cant help but to worry. Dazai: "...Let's get searching. You take the path towards the office, I'll take the path towards the canal." -elsewhere- Fyodor: *smiles* zoey: you seem pleased... Fyodor: "I am. I solved a problem." zoey: so wise~ <3 Fyodor: "Thank you~" zoey: *rubs her stomach* your papa is so smart, sweetie. hehe~ Fyodor: ._. -elsewhere- Kid: =w= stocking: zzzz Kid: *turns over, resting an arm along Stocking* stocking: mmmm~ kid, you naughty boy~ Kid: "_Your_ naughty boy..." *smooch* stocking: ah~ Kid: *passes his arm along her side, before drawing her in for a hug* "So soft..." stocking: mmmm~ Kid: *nuzzle* "How did you sleep?" stocking: good, and you? Kid: "Very well..." *smooch* "Quite a release of tension..." stocking: *rolling on top of him* oh? Kid: .\\\. "...At that time, yes..." *his hand pats along her side* stocking: *traces her finger along his chest* and now~? Kid: "I-I'm feeling a bit tense again..." *looks up at her* stocking: ah, you're thinking something dirty, arent you~? Kid: *looks down at her chest* "I can't help it, when I'm staring at perfection." stocking: *smirks and crawls up him, letting him rest his face between her breasts* how's that~? Kid: =\\\\= *muffled* "Perfect." *his hands slide along her sides* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "I'm done in the bathroom." kim: ok. Jacqueline: "What's for breakfast?" *dries her hair* kim: omelets! Jacqueline: "Awesome! I love it..." *sets her hair's towel on the chair, sits down at the breakfast table* -elsewhere- Black Star: "You sure about this?" tsubaki: well, someone has to, right? Black Star: *nods* "And if someone knows Japan..." tsubaki: *nod* maybe we could visit my parents too. Black Star: "That'd be cool--your dad and I still have a score to settle..." tsubaki: oh? Black Star: "Who can spin fastest to change the planet's orbit!!!" Tsubaki: *sigh* classic you… -elsewhere- Todoroki: "--and before the villains could move, I had already frozen them." children: woooah! so cool! Todoroki: "Um...Yes, literally..." .\\\. teacher: ^^ Todoroki: *takes a seat, looks at the next superhero student to present* -elsewhere- ???: *holds up a mirror* "Now, tell me what you see--or I smash your other hand." victim: i..i see me.... ???: "Good. You know what I see when I look in the mirror?" *holds the mirror up to both of them* victim: ?? *Only the Victim appears in the mirror* ???: "Nothing." victim: ??? *SLICE* -GYAAAAAAAAH!!!!- *SMASH* -the victim is laying dead at their feet- ???: *sighs, slides the mirror back into satchel* "Now we're both nothing." *walks past the corpse* -elsewhere- Mori: *holding a syringe* "Hand me the lab rat, please." miura: *doing so* Mori: *holds the specimen* "Now hold still..." rat: *squirming* *Injected* rat: *twitching* Mori: *watches* rat:....*it stops moving* Mori: "...Damn it." -elsewhere- Patty: "Sis, we got one bigger than this?" *holds up a hammer* liz: im afraid to ask why Patty: "I was working on making a weapon out of this thing I found buried in the snow." *holds up half-dead Mineta* Mineta: X___X liz: throw it in the trash! Patty: "But I wanted to recycle it into something useful! Like a mallet!" *takes Mineta by the legs--and knocks him head-first against the floor* -elsewhere- Izuku: *heating up food in the microwave* ("I'll have to turn the plate in a bit...") inko: *putting dishes away* Izuku: "Anything you had in mind for dinner tonight, Mom?" -elsewhere- Sakuya: "So what do we do while you're out of town?" tsubaki: soul will be looking after you guys. Belkia: "Is he the one with the sharp teeth and sour disposition?" tsubaki: that's the one. Belkia: "...I don't like him. He's not as much fun to torment." tsubaki: he's been...getting better. Belkia: "Well, maybe my magic tricks will help him!" *pulls out rope* -elsewhere- Poe: "Off to work?" lana: yep. *kiss on the cheek* Poe: ^\\\^ "Good luck today." -morning- Black Star: *packing* tsubaki: ... Black Star: "...Nervous?" tsubaki: hard not to be. Black Star: "You got this. And you got me." *smiles* tsubaki:...*smiles* Black Star: "That's what I want to see!" *closes his suitcase, struggling to get it shut* -elsewhere- Wes: "Looking forward to house-sitting?" *fiddling* soul: and by that you mean also looking after a family of vampires? Wes: "...I mean, if you want to be more blunt, sure." soul: *chuckles* Wes: *smiles* "Maybe try garlic?" -elsewhere- Kid: "You'll be busy?" stocking: yeah. a lot of work to do. Kid: *smiles* "Do your best." *hug* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *walking to work* rowena: good morning. ^^ Jacqueline: "Oh, hello, Rowena. Off to school?" rowena: *she nods* Jacqueline: "Good to see you up early. Your brother already on his way to the library?" rowena: *nods* Jacqueline: "Does your...family have plans for the holiday?" rowena: not sure yet. Jacqueline: "Your family had visited earlier. Had you considered visiting them?" rowena: perhaps. Jacqueline: "...Must be nice..." rowena: ?? Jacqueline: *sad smile* "I hope your holiday is pleasant." -elsewhere- Izuku: *walking* "...Oh! Hey!" yuuji: hey. hitoshi: *wave* Izuku: "I saw that story about you, Hitoshi--congrats!" hitoshi: um....t-thanks. 7///7; Izuku: *thumbs up* "Where you heading?" hitoshi:...movies. Izuku: "Sounds fun. What you seeing?" -elsewhere- Stain: "...If you're asking for a babysitter, no." tomura: i highly doubt kurokiri will let you near his child. or the other baby. Stain: "Good, because that's not happening." -elsewhere- Hyde: "Okay, who's the next kiddo to see Santa?" sonia:...papa, i dont know what to say to him. Chuuya: "Well, tell Santa what you would like for Christmas." sonia:....i want mama. but i dont think he could bring her back. Chuuya: "...No, he cannot..." sonia: ... Chuuya: "But maybe he can give you something for honoring your mother?" sonia: ...maybe. Chuuya: "..." *pats her back* "Ask for what would fit inside a present box." *weak smile* -elsewhere- Iida: *packing his bag* bee maid: are you certain about this? Iida: *nods* "The trip will let me be close..." bee maid: .... i see. Iida: *weak smile* "You'll hold down the fort, yes?" bee maid: understood, sir. Iida: "...I'll get something to eat..." -elsewhere- Mr. Nakatsukasa: <And no suspect has been found?> tokyo officer: <sadly, nothing.> Mr. Nakatsukasa: <Hmm...That's awful. Would you like some assistance?> tokyo officer: <its not my place to say, but the tokyo PD could use all the help that they can get right now.> Mr. Nakatsukasa: <Even from the DWMA?> tokyo officer: *nods* Mr. Nakatsukasa: <Then you're in luck: someone is coming.> -elsewhere- Dazai: *checking an alley* -...- Dazai: "Darn...Where is he..." ???: waiting on someone, dazai? Dazai: "..." *looks* ango: *adjusting his glasses* alright. now what's this about? Dazai: "We've had someone looking into our extermination problem." ango: i see. if what you told us is to be believed, this wont be an easy task, even if we do manage to find him. Dazai: "So we got to make it easier in some way they don't see coming..." ango: hmm... -elsewhere- Shousaku: "..." katya: <well, the car's all set up, now we just need to put it in place.> Hawthorne: "..." yana: you know what to do, right, padre? Hawthorne: *puts on the mask, his voice disguised* "Yes." yana: good.... (thinking: hopefully, this time finally did his mind in permanently....) Hawthorne: *approaches the car* -elsewhere- Poe: .\\\. *sitting in a waiting room* "..." clerk: sir? did you need something? Poe: "I-I had an appointment?" clerk: let's see here? ah yes, mr.... ._. *blinks* well, right this way, then. Poe: *takes his bag, follows* clerk: *walking along* -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Be safe out there...We'll miss you." tsubaki: you all behave yourselves, ok? naho: ok! otogiri: understood. Belkia: "No promises." Shamrock: X_-; otogiri: *chop* Belkia: >_<# Black Star: ._.;;;; "...Maybe this is a bad idea." tsubaki: come on, black*star. *dragging him by the collar* Black Star: .\\\. "DON'T GET ANYONE KILLED! Later, Soul!" soul: *blinks* so...um.... 7-7;; Sakuya: "...Want to play Mario Kart?" soul: sure. Shamrock: *returns to the kitchen* Belkia: *has a tape measure along Soul's head* soul: um... what's he doing? Belkia: "You need a hat. And maybe a blood donation--" soul: .___.; -elsewhere- Relan: *jogging* ryuuko: ... Relan: "Oh! Ryuuko!" ryuuko: relan. good to see you. how's everything at the 8th. Relan: "...Eventful." ^^; "We have a new medic." ryuuko: as do we. Relan: "Huh. That's a weird coincidence. How's your medic getting along?' -elsewhere- Todoroki: *stares up at the marquee* "..." *sighs, opens the door* clerk: do you have an appointment? Todoroki: "I'm here to see Endeavor." clerk:....i see. -elsewhere- Hibana: *ice on her head* mikami: a-are you alright? -elsewhere- leo: ..... {leo: *staring at the bodies of her family members* ah.....*screaming*} leo:.... *shaking slightly* Ivan: "???" <Are you okay?> leo: ....<just thinking...> Ivan: "..." <You look sad.> leo: <what else is new?> Ivan: "..." <I have an idea.> leo: ?? Ivan: <Want to take a walk?> leo: eh? <a-are you sure?> Ivan: <Sure! Not sure what we'll find...> leo: <w-where abouts?> Ivan: <Less populated park?> leo: ... <p-perhaps...> Ivan: *smiles* <Well, grab your coat!> leo:.. <r-right.> -elsewhere- Emine: *puts a finger over his lips* -FWOOOOOM- mono: WHAT THE FUCK?! EMINE!!! Emine: "It is my bad deed." *puts distance between himself and the bad deed* -elsewhere- Black Star: *sits back in airplane seat* tsubaki: .... Black Star: "..." *holds her hand* tsubaki: *smiles* Black Star: *smiles, winks at her* "Just enjoy the trip for now..." -elsewhere- Lucy: *hug* atsushi: =////= Lucy: *pat pat* "Feel better?" atsushi: *nod nod* Lucy: *rubs his back* "Good...You looked worried." atsushi: i guess im just exhausted....*sniff* Lucy: "...Is something wrong?" atsushi: i guess im just anxious, with the holidays and all. Lucy: "Yes...Does it get easier with the Agency? Have you purchased gifts yet?" atsushi: y-yeah...*wipes his eyes* Lucy: "..." *slides a thumb gently along one of his eyes* "It's okay...Let it out." atsushi *hugs her, whimpering* i-it's ok lucy....we're going to be ok.... Lucy: *strokes his back* "It's okay...You're here right now." *smiles gently* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *tapping his phone* "...Answer already..." aya: ?? Kunikida: "Katai. He has not responded to my messages or calls..." aya: is he sick? Kunikida: "Just...I don't know. I will have to check on him." -elsewhere- Touma: "??? That's odd..." tsurugi: hmm? Touma: *taps the screen* "Notice who's missing at this residence?" tsurugi: *peeeek* *It's Tsubaki and Black Star's house--and Soul is checking the mailbox* soul: *whistling* Touma: "Dig up info on that boy." tsurugi: can do~! -elsewhere- Dazai: "Hmmm..." *sets out a cat treat* blair: *in cat form* 83 Dazai: -_-; "Not the cat I was looking for..." blair: *mreow* Dazai: "..." *holds out his hand* blair: *sniffs and noms the treat* ^u^ Dazai: "..." *pet* -elsewhere- Ivan: *points* <See the swing set?> leo: *nods* Ivan: *sits in one* <Different view when you swing...> leo: .... Ivan: *kicks back, starts swinging* <When was the last time you were on one?> leo: ....<hard to say...> Ivan: <Well, have a seat and try it!> leo:....*taking a seat* *swinging slightly* Ivan: "Whee!" leo:...*small smile* Ivan: *wide kick again* "Whee--" *CRUNCH* Ivan: o_O *Ivan goes flying up* leo: ???!!! Ivan: *lands face-first in the snow...and sinks a bit* leo: !!!! *going over to him and looks around* Ivan: *lifts his head up--and coughs up something* "...I found a nickel!" leo: *sweatdrop* v-vanya, really... Ivan: "Hee hee..." *stands up, brushes off the snow* "Soft landing." leo: *phew*....*turns around* Ivan: "??? Something wrong?" leo: i thought i heard something... Ivan: "..." *pats his pocket* <I'm ready...Which direction?> leo: *looking towards a few trees behind the swings* ???: *gulps, trying to stay quiet* leo: hello? ???: *backing away, trying not to hit any bushes* leo: ..... ???: *snagged on a bush--and falls back with a loud grunt* leo: ??? *runs over* ???: *struggling to get loose, tearing at their jacket* leo: are you alright? ???: "St-Stay away!" *tries to get up--falls again* leo: ... ???: *stares* .\\\\. *backs away--hitting the trunk of a tree* leo: um... ._.; ???: "I-I was just trying to get home..." *sniff* leo: *helping them up* it's alright. ???: .\\\. "I-I don't see people around this park often..." leo: um...w-we were just visiting. ???: "O-Okay? I just got t-turned around in the trees..." leo: ah. i see. ???: "Which way is North?" leo: *pointing* ???: "Thanks!" *takes off running--and crashes into Ivan* leo: !! Ivan: "Umph!" *??? falls back into the snow* ???: X_X leo: ._.;; -elsewhere- Chuuya: *points* "Look at those lights..." sonia: *shiny eyes* Chuuya: "It's a really cool design, right? Oh! Look at the snowman waving!" sonia: *tiny wave* Robo-Snowman: OWO *waving automatically* Chuuya: ^^ sonia: ....*small smile* Chuuya: "And check that one out--it has a moving reindeer and..." o_o; "...Cavemen?" sonia:... ?? Chuuya: *looks around...studies one Christmas light display--* o\\\\\o sonia: ?? Chuuya: *covers Sonia's eyes* "Just keep moving, sweetie..." sonia: ??? Chuuya: *muttering* "Going to file a complaint with the neighborhood board..." sonia: .... Chuuya: *once they are away* "..." *smiles* "Okay. Look at this one." *uncovers her eyes* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *curled up under a blanket* louisa: *writing things down* Mr. Tsubaki: *drags the blanket with him, as he walks around* louisa: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: *sets the blanket down, sits on it, bites into it--then rolls, wrapping himself up like a burrito* louisa:... *small chuckle* Mr. Tsubaki: =w= "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Relan: "Feel better?" shinra: y-yeah. Relan: *pats his shoulder* "It's going to be okay..." shinra: thanks. Relan: *cheek smooch* "Just...be safe..." shinra: *hug* i will. -elsewhere- Kurogiri: "Shigaraki, I wanted to talk--" *opens the door--and sees Shigaraki seated on the floor...with a pair of scissors--* Shigaraki: "..." Kurogiri: "...Are those...photographs?" *The wall behind him has a collage of images of superheroes--and slashes through photos of All Might* Shigaraki: "..." Kurogiri: "...Where did you even get all these--" Shigaraki: "Internet." Kurogiri: "..." *closes the door, walks quickly away* "Nope nope nope--" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *curled up in bed, pulling her knees up to her, groaning lightly* kim: *knocks* jackie? Jacqueline: *weakly* "C-Come in..." kim: you ok? Jacqueline: "Cramps..." kim: want me to get a hot water bottle? Jacqueline: TT~TT *nods* kim: ok, brb. Jacqueline: "Th-Thanks..." -elsewhere- Patty: *candy canes under her lips* "I'm gonna suck your blood..." naho: *laughing* otogiri: *rolls her eyes* Sakuya: -_-; "That's offensive." Patty: o_o; lavender: *choking on laughter* that was so lame. Shamrock: X_-; "Maybe we move on...How is everything at your home?" liz: just getting christmas decorations set up. wes is getting ready for a concert in the death city concert hall. soul: yeah, so i heard. Sakuya: "Huh...You aren't playing?" soul: someone beat me to the punch....*shakes fist* liiicht! Sakuya: ._.; "Your brother picked someone over you? That's shady as fuck." soul: well, in my defense, i guess i was a bit late to the punch... *scratching the back of his neck* Shamrock: "You were on a mission?" soul: paperwork mostly. you know, the whole 'death scythe' thing, and all. Sakuya: "...Oh." *stares down at the table* -elsewhere- Free: *his fingers are caught in gift-wrapping ribbons* ._.; eruka: *sigh* Free: "My big fingers aren't good at this kind of stuff..." eruka: here, let me. Free: *hands the gift with his ribboned-hands* -elsewhere- Yohei: *shows a photo* "This was the first computer I ever built." *it's 2 times taller than 6-year-old Yohei and looks like a Nintendo* chie: oh wow. Yohei: "Yeah...When I turned it on, it, well, kind of broke the breakers on the house..." chie: ^^; mana: yikes. Yohei: "Dad was furious--until I re-built the electrical grid in the house and saved him a bundle." ^^; saki: ah. Yohei: "And that's why I'm proud to present something new Kepuri and I were working out--" Kepuri: "Here we go!" *presses a button* nea: oh my! setsuna: well i'll be. akaderu: dude. *The house is lit up in multiple winter designs, shifting into new ones with lights and projections* nea: *claps* how cute! chie: *huuug* you did great! akaderu: *hugs kepuri* you both did. toru: babu! Yohei: ^\\\^ *hug* Kepuri: .\\\. "Th-Thanks." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Zzz..." *in his airplane seat* tsubaki: .... Black Star: *yawns, turns* "...We there?" tsubaki: not just yet. Black Star: "Hmmm...You sleep?" tsubaki: i did take a nap. Black Star: "Good..." *looks at her* "And something to eat?" *pats her hand* -elsewhere- Fyodor: <And where were you?> leo: <we were just on a walk. i'll take full blame.> Fyodor: <...Anything you discovered?> -she explains what happened- Fyodor: <Did they follow you?> leo: <no> Fyodor: <You're certain?> leo: *she nods* Fyodor: "Hmmm..." <Keep an eye on that...I guess no punishment is needed. For now.> leo: .... Fyodor: "Dismissed." -elsewhere- Kid: *lights a candle* stocking: 7u7 Kid: *smiles* "I like this lighting." stocking: indeed... *slipping her robe of slightly to expose her bare shoulders* Kid: *smiles, as he adjusts the rope on his robe* "Is that new?" stocking: well, the robe isnt~ Kid: *unties his rope* "And is there something new~?" *approaches her* stocking: a-a-ah~ you'll just have to lay down~ Kid: "??? Okay..." *lies back, his robe opened a bit* stocking: *slowly removing her robe, revealing intricate white lingerie underneath* Kid: "...Wow..." stocking: *crawling onto him* impressed~? Kid: *small smirk* "Can't you tell~?" stocking: *chuckles and softly kisses him* Kid: "Mmm...Ah..." *kisses back, a finger just touching the lingerie* stocking: mmnh~ *lick* Kid: "Ahhh..." *leans his head back, shuddering* stocking: *kiss* Kid: *kisses back, his fingers tracing along the cloth, touching along any skin* stocking: *shudders and sighs* Kid: *slips a finger under the cloth, tickles along her skin* stocking: hehe~ kiddo. Kid: "You continue to surprise me..." *leans his lips to her neck* -elsewhere- Sakuya: *yawn* naho: zzzzz =w= Sakuya: *smiles...smooch* naho: ^////^ soul: *asleep on the couch*....hmm? breakfast? Sakuya: "Can whip something up..." *opens the cupboard--and a box of cereal smashes into his face* soul: ._.; Doll!Belkia: *peeks from behind the cereal boxes* "...Sorry." ^^; Higan: "I'll...*yawn* do it..." *turns on the stove* soul: .-.; ok then, thanks. Higan: "Don't mention it." *mixing batter* Sakuya: *digging Fruit Loops off his face* -____-; -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *sits up* kim: zzzzz Jacqueline: "..." *nudges Kim* kim: murnin... Jacqueline: "Good morning. Sleep okay?" kim: yeah... *streeeetch* Jacqueline: "..." *stares* "Thank you for taking care of me last night." kim: hey, that time of month always sucks. and we got to have each other's back, right? Jacqueline: *smiles* "Always." -elsewhere- Kid: =w= stocking: u///w///u Kid: *smooch* "Quite the outfit..." stocking: thank you, hun~ Kid: "You're welcome..." *smooch* "And thank you..." stocking: mmmm~ *smooooch* Kid: *rests his hand on her lower back, rubs lightly* -elsewhere- Black Star: *stretches* tsubaki: ah, seems we're landing now. Black Star: "Finally...Can't wait to walk around..." tsubaki: mm........ Black Star: "Where to go to first?" tsubaki: the tokyo branch first. Black Star: "Who's meeting us there?" tsubaki: dad, and some other officials. Black Star: "Alright...I better make a good impression..." *sniffs under his armpit* tsubaki: ^-^;;; Black Star: "Man...Long flights do not do good..." tsubaki:....shower, _then_ tokyo branch. -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *on his back, rubbing along the floor* eckleburg: *wrapping a gift* Mr. Tsubaki: *sits up* "???" *head tilt* eckleburg: there. *smiles* perfect! Mr. Tsubaki: *bounces up to Eckleburg* eckleburg: ^^ *pet pet* Mr. Tsubaki: =\\\= *looks at the present* -elsewhere- Magaki: *wearing sunglasses and holding an umbrella, looking up at the Prada Store's glass exterior* "..." -alarms going off as a villain is making a break for it- Magaki: "???" villain: this isnt the last you've seen of mr mist! nyehehehe! Magaki: *sighs...pulls up their hood, closes the umbrella--and points it at the Villain* mr mist: nyeh? who the hell? Magaki: "Assistance..." *walks up to the Villain* mr mist: ?? Magaki: *the umbrella launches at the Villain* mr mist: GAH! Magaki: "There...That takes care of one annoyance..." mr mist: grk- Magaki: *shoves the umbrella deeper* mr mist: *screams* Magaki: "...Empty." mr mist: w-wha? Magaki: "It's all so empty...That glass building? It has those mirrors to look bigger than it really is. There's nothing more pathetic--" *stabs the umbrella in more deeply* "--than someone puffing themselves up to appear bigger than they are." mr mist: *screaming* Magaki: "..." *with the umbrella forced into Mist, Magaki opens the umbrella...* -splrt- Magaki: *parts of Mist land on Magaki's face...they lick slightly along their lips* "...Hmm...Bigger on the inside now." -elsewhere- Izuku: *opens his locker--and finds his superhero suit is missing* "?!!!!" mei: salutations! Izuku: "Eep!" *steps back* "T-Too close...Wait, Mei? What are you doing...in front of my locker?" mei: just making a return! *hands him the upgraded costume* ta-dah~! Izuku: ._.; "...You broke into my locker?" mei: i wasnt looking through anything weird. i got permission to fix up your costume as part of a job! i fixed up a few other student's costumes too! you should SEE what i did with miss maruru's costume! maruru: thanks again, miss katsume. ^^ *rolling along* mei: hoho! yes, she'll have an easier time making turns now! Izuku: ._______.;;; ("BB8?") *finally looks at his costume* "!!! Oh, wow! The fabric feels sturdier--" *holds up the mask* "And I should have improved peripheral vision now. I can't wait to try this out!" -elsewhere- Chuuya: "All set?" sonia: mmhmm! Chuuya: "Great!" *opens the door* "Grandma and you can pick out what you want at the mall, too, while I shop for you..." sonia: ok. Chuuya: "Have you thought about what you'd like? Maybe a book, or a dress, or a game?" sonia:....*shrug* Chuuya: *smiles* "I'll try to get you something that you'll like." sonia:...ok. Chuuya: "And we can find something for Grandma. Maybe flowers?" -elsewhere- Yumi: *pours tea* "How are you?" marie: busy. felisia: doing well. ^^ Yumi: "Hmm. How many more months, Felisia?" felisia: the baby will be due in may. im so excited! ^^ Yumi: *smiles* "It is exciting." felisia: *she smiles* marie: ^^ christa: *peeeek* Yumi: *waves at Christa* "And your child will have friends here..." christa: hi hi. *tiny wave* Yumi: "Hi hi." *waves back* "Want to see Shiori?" christa: *nod* shiori: ba? Yumi: *waves at Shiori* "Say, 'Hi, Christa.'" shiori: habu! christa: ^^ Yumi: "Christa, how old are you?" *holds up her fingers* christa: *holds up 2 fingers* marie: good girl! *picks her up and kisses her forehead* christa: ^u^ Yumi: "So smart." *picks up Shiori* "And Shiori is 1 year old." shiori: ba! -elsewhere- Akitaru: "How's it going today?" tamaki: tired. Akitaru: "Well, Takehisa is wrapping up a snack--" Vulcan: "And a soda should perk you up. Think fast!" *tosses one* -bwap- tamaki: ....*glares with tears in her eyes* Vulcan: .___.;;; "If I said I was sorry--" tamaki: *laying on the floor, crying from stress* Vulcan: "!!!" Akitaru: "..." *leans down, pats Tamaki's head* "Tamaki...I'm sorry..." tamaki: *sniff* why do bad things happen to me all the time? Akitaru: "I don't know...But you've survived too much to give up: That's not who you are, especially when you've overcome more than most people." tamaki: *sniffs and wipes her eyes* i-i guess... Akitaru: *helps her up* "Let's get you some ice..." Vulcan: *looking down, quiet* "Sorry..." tamaki: i-its fine.... -elsewhere- Kyoka: *stare* "You look different.” kirako: ?? how so? Kyoka: "Just...something..." *looks around Kirako* kirako: hmm... Kyoka: "..." *leans her head to Kirako's stomach* kirako: owo; eh? Kyoka: "Hmm...Your stomach sounds different." kirako: >-<;; k-kyouka! please! im working! >///<; Kyoka: "...Okay." *walks back, picks up items from Ranpo's desk* ranpo: oi! >3< Kyoka: "Where did you get this candy?" *lifts up a jar* -elsewhere- Medusa: =_= *yawns* neian: zzzzz Akutagawa: "..." *scoops up snow* -bwap- Akutagawa: >_< elise: gottim! Akutagawa: "Oh, yes?" *summons Rashomon* elise: owo;; Akutagawa: "Now we play..." elise:... *making a run for it* eep! >w< *Rapid-fire snowballs* elise: *dodging as best as she can* Akutagawa: *carrying a large snowball* "Get back here!" elise: EEP! Akutagawa: "RAAAAAAAWR!" *brings the snowball down* elise: O-O; *SPLAT/BOOM* elise: *blink blink* Akutagawa: "...Well, that was fun. Do I win?" -elsewhere- Todoroki: *sighs* -knocks- fuyumi: shouto? Todoroki: "Yes?" fuyumi: how're you doing? Todoroki: "I'm okay...Just conflicted." fuyumi: oh? Todoroki: "I talked with mom again..." fuyumi: how is she? Todoroki: "Better...She seemed happier getting to talk to...family." fuyumi: hmm... i'll have to see her during winter break. Todoroki: "Please do...She misses you." fuyumi: *nods* -elsewhere- Iida: *looks at his mask* -...- {Tenya: "That helmet is so cool!"} {tensei: did you want to try it on?} {Tenya: *shiny eyes* "W-Would you let me?"} {tensei: *smiles and hands it to him* here you go, kiddo.} {Tenya: *turns his head--and the helmet doesn't with him* "...I can't see a thing."} {tensei: !!! *chuckles* you'll grow into it. ^^; } {Tenya: "!!! I can try it in the future?"} {tensei: sure!} Iida: *sets his own helmet down, puts his head in his hands* -the phone buzzes- Iida: *looks* momo: [hey. ^^] Iida: [hello. how are you?] momo: [good. are you at hosu yet?] Iida: [not yet. was packing] momo: [ah] Iida: [you finalized your internship?] momo: [yes.] Iida: [excited?] *folds his clothes and sets them into his suitcase* momo: [yeah.] Iida: [anyone else interning at that agency?] -elsewhere- Lily: "Is your friend not visiting, Misono?" misono: hmm? Lily: "Did I say 'friend'? I meant 'girlfriend'..." misono: *almost chokes* l-lily!! >/////< Lily: "Fu fu fu~ So cute. But I haven't seen her here recently..." misono: i suppose she's been busy given her circumstances... Lily: "Yes..." *pulls out a tissue, wipes his eyes* misono: .....lily? are you ok? Lily: "Yes...I just hope for your happiness." ^^ misono: ...r-right.... (thinking: lily, you've been sick since last month....is it because of the jinn you lost?) Lily: "I'll return to my chores..." *takes a step--and stumbles* misono: !!! lily! *going over to him* Lily: "H-How clumsy of me..." ^^; misono:....*pulling up his sleeve a bit* here.. Lily: "...Thank you." *small bite* misono: ..... Lily: *small gasp* "Okay...I feel better." ^^ misono: .... -elsewhere- Black Star: "Ah, that's better..." tsubaki: *getting changed* Black Star: *calls from outside her room* "All set?" tsubaki: yes. you? Black Star: "Yep!" *pulls on his shirt* tsubaki: ok. *smiles* Black Star: *smiles back* "Let's head out!" tsubaki: *hailing down a taxi* Driver: <Where to?> tsubaki: <DWMA tokyo branch, please.> Driver: <You got it.> Black Star: *gets in with Tsubaki* tsubaki: .... Driver: *takes off* Black Star: *looking out the window* "Feel weird being back?" tsubaki: a-a little... Black Star: "At least you'll get to see your parents." tsubaki: ..... Black Star: "..." *holds her hand* tsubaki: thanks. -late night- Sakuya: "Blue Shell!" soul: ah, dude! >3< kilik: boosh. sayaka: hehe. Sakuya: "Ha..." *tries to pull ahead* -BWOOM- Sakuya: ._. -elsewhere- Joker: *clinks his glass* ivy: *sips* scarlet: *sips* Joker: *sips* "Not long before toasting to a new year..." scarlet: yeah.... Joker: "...I want someone to keep an eye on them..." -elsewhere-