#crap i just looked at the time its 1 am im gonna take a shower and then go to bed probably

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gremlin time! this was actually loads of fun to make fdkghdflskjf

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plainly in truth, chapter 1/5

“Without you around, it's sorta like stuff is just kinda...bleh."

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Or: hiding, confiding, and misguiding.

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The sweat on the back of Ryuji’s neck is thick as he climbs the stairs to his apartment after a lengthy run.

It’s hot for spring, mild for summer, and now that it’s late June, it’s finally starting to teeter into real heat. He escalated slowly, gripping the guard rail like an old man to make sure his legs don’t give out, in no rush to head back to an empty apartment. His mom’s been doing back to back shifts, businesses booming like it does during this time of the year.

Normally, that would make him miserable. Nothing worse than hopping back from a day of fun shit only to come back to an empty living space with laundry piled to the nines and the TV left running. He doesn’t blame his mom because he’s not an asshole, but he never dealt well with being alone. But nowadays, he’s actually starting to like it. Crave it. Maybe a little too much.

It’s easier to deal with being alone than getting that sinking feeling he gets whenever he talks to his friends.

Shoving his hand in his basketball shorts, he pulls out his keys when something makes him pause. The plastic plant beside the entrance had been moved. Ryuji squints. Quietly, he grabs the knob and turns. It’s unlocked.

“Hey.”

Ryuji lets out a frustrated sigh, tension leaving his shoulders as he kicks the door closed. “Fucking hell. How’d you get in here?”

Seeing Ann sit primly with her legs crossed in a dining table that’s barely big enough to put two plates down evokes a feeling of nostalgia in him. She holds a key between her fingers idly. “Spare key hasn’t changed since we were thirteen.”

He walks to the fridge, pulls out a carton of milk and drinks it straight, ignoring her grimace. Wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, he offers it to her.

“Hard pass.”

“Suit yourself,” he shrugs, putting it back in the fridge. “I’m gonna shower. I think we might have some chips in the cupboards if you want some. Might be stale though.”

When Ann speaks again, her tone is flat. “You haven’t been hanging out with us. Or even talking to us.”

He tries not to let the annoyance show in his face too much. “Yeah, well, what part of ‘I need some alone time’ was confusing to you?”

Wood creaks, and he can feel her presence right behind him. “Cut the crap, Sakamoto. Something happened, I know it did. It’s not like you for your big mouth to be shut like this.”

Shaking his head, he strides to his room, praying that Ann will take the hint.

She doesn’t. “Okay, so I’ll just keep talking until something happens.” She leans against his door frame as he rummages for a change of clothes, listing off with her fingers. “It’s summer vacation, so it’s not a school thing. Phantom Thief stuff has been done for a while, so it’s not that either. I saw your mom last week, and she’s doing great. Congratulate her on the promotion for me, by the way. And the only other thing in your life that’s important is—” he hears her pause suddenly. “Are you and Akira doing okay?”

The sudden sharpness in her voice is enough to make his irritation ebb away for a second. “We’re fine,” he answers, pulling a probably clean shirt from the bottom of his drawer. He knows just how much she’s invested in their relationship. She’s pretty much a third member given how desperate she is to make them work. “I would’ve told you if we weren’t.”

“Thank god,” she breathes. “So what’s going on?”

“Nothing,” he rolls his eyes. “A big fat load of nothing with nothing sprinkled on top. You want me to say it again?”

“If it’s nothing, then why aren’t you over the moon that Akira’s finally visiting tomorrow?”

His stomach does a weird flop inside of him. He can’t tell if it’s a good flop or a bad one. “I’m over the moon,” he defends. “I’m crazy excited.”

“Then show it!”

“Okay! Damn, sorry I wasn’t happy enough for you.” Giving up on finding clean shorts, he picks one up from the floor and hopes it isn’t too gross. “I’m headed to the shower.” He rounds on her, giving her a glare. “And do not tell Akira that anything’s going on with me, ‘cause there isn’t anything going on. You’re just gonna make him worry for no reason and he’s gonna be all—” he frowns, overexaggerated. “—About this, so cool it.”

“Yeah, yeah, whatever. He won’t hear about it from me.” Ann gives him a long stare, and he refuses to look away. “You sure you’re okay?” she asks, softer this time.

“Never been better. Now scram.”

“Good. See you tomorrow, and don’t be late!” she calls as she marches through his apartment, foot out the door. “Noon! Leblanc!”

“I got it!” he yells back.

When the lock clicks back into place, Ryuji leans his back against the wall, letting his eyes slide shut. Is he that obvious that Ann would notice? He rubs his eyes with palms, frustrated. If Ann noticed, Akira’s definitely going to notice, and that isn’t allowed. He’ll just have to do better.

Going into the bathroom, flicking on the shower, he realizes he forgot his towel in his bedroom. Stupid Ann, distracting him.

Padding back to his room, he nabs it from the side of his bed, refusing to look at the letter collecting dust on his desk as he flicks the light off once more.

—

Akira came home to a face-full of streamers, two pots of curry, and six arms tackling him. Smiles and hugs were passed like a bottle of wine after a war has been won, and Akira shrugs it all off like he isn’t soaking up each and every exclamation of how much they miss him for a rainy day. Morgana gets his fair amount of head scratches, Akira gets enough noogies to warrant a concussion, and even Ryuji somehow manages to forget his problems for approximately three minutes.

It’s evening now, and while everyone had already left (not after slamming down two plates each and Yusuke brazenly asking for tupperware after the fact), Ryuji decided to linger.

“So,” he starts, sleeves rolled up as he washes the dishes while Akira dries. It might not look like it, but he doesn’t mind doing his chores; especially not with the way they both purposefully knock their knuckles against each other whenever they pass a plate between themselves.

“So,” Akira repeats. “I’m home. That’s cool, huh?” Even with eighteen layers of nonchalance layered on top of each other, there’s no hiding the lilt in his voice.

“Pretty damn cool,” he rinses a mug and hands it to him. Ryuji pauses as he watches Akira dry, lip quirked up. “I like seeing you like this.”

“Cleaning?”

“No, you bastard.” He reaches forward, unable to help himself as he pinches his cheek. “Smiley.”

Akira slaps his hand away. “I’m always happy,” he says, voice fond.

“I didn’t say happy, now did I? I said—” Ryuji wipes both hands on his jeans before pinching his cheek with both hands. “Smiley!”

He doesn’t fight back this time; instead, he lets Ryuji knead his face. “Your hands are wet,” he complains, slightly slurred.

“Suck it up.” His skin is mesmerizingly soft. Probably softer than even a girl’s. He would hold him like this all night if he’d let him. “This saves you from washing your face tonight, so you’re welcome.”

With one last tug, he reluctantly sets him free. Akira’s face is red and blotchy from the assault, but somehow he pulls it off because of course he does. “Thanks,” he deadpans.

“Don’t sweat it, dude. You know I got you,” he laughs, and for a second, he feels good. Light. Being with Akira does that to him, a pendant that wards off all evil. The pendant must’ve had some fine print in the contract though, because his stomach drops again when he remembers again. Ryuji turns around and starts scrubbing the pan harder than he needs to. Chill out, chill out, chill out.

Arms encircle his waist. “Sojiro’s gonna smite us if we don’t finish these before he opens tomorrow,” Ryuji says.

“I know.” A chin hooks around his shoulder blade, sliding in place. A perfect fit. “We’ll get to it.”

Ryuji leans back, far enough to smell the shampoo in his hair. He breathes in deep. It’s not what he’s used to, probably different brands in his hometown, but it still smells nice.

With the water still running, a group of businessmen’s laughter booming from just outside the cafe, Ryuji nearly says it. To take that weight off of his weakened knees and share some of the burden with someone who’s never complained about carrying some of his baggage. It would be embarrassing, humiliating, fucking mortifying, but it would be better than this, right?

He opens his mouth. “Missed you,” is what comes out instead.

“Missed you more, I think.” A beat passes, and then Akira continues, quietly: “You don’t know how good it feels to be back.”

That was all it took. The final piece, the last lock. The words he needed to convince him that this was the right thing to do. If he was on the fence of whether or not to tell Akira, this was the tug that took him over the edge. Because Akira came here for one reason: to have fun. To feel good again. To feel like Akira again. Is Ryuji really going to be the one to shit all over that? To fuck up his summer vacation with his problems again?

Yeah. Fuck that.

He wishes he can pull Akira impossibly closer. “Welcome home.”

It can wait until he leaves. After that, the world will just have to explode, taking him with it.

—

Ryuji’s in bed that night, tossing and turning, blanket tangled in his legs and head underneath his pillow, when he finally caves.

Smacking around for his phone, he pulls it to his face, squinting against the bright light.

SR: futaba

The response was immediate.

SF: what SR: that was fast. whatre you doing up SF: im always up. why are YOU up SR: just wanted to talk SF: ok

He waits a few moments to see if she’d continue the conversation. She doesn’t.

SR: hows school? SF: ?????? who cares, its three am SR: i care SF: ugh, go to sleep. we’re meeting tomorrow anyway SR: yeah but you dont talk about school during group meetings much SF: alright weirdo SF: schools cool. people mostly leave me alone, and i think akira must’ve tipped off kawakami cause she is wayyyy too nice to me even after bullying her in front of the class SR: what did you do lmfao SF: she said that whoever could recite pi to ten decimal points can get a bonus ten percent in the final SF: and i kept going until the bell rang SR: damn! SF: its mostly okay though. better than i thought it’d be for sure SR: and how about actual school stuff SR: like classes. Math, science, english, all that shit. SF: sheesh, easiest part no doubt. could do all that stuff in my sleep SR: really? even though youre a year behind? SF: uh yeah? i could be eight years behind and still dunk on these clowns with one hand tied behind my back and watching a live stream

Ah, right. Futaba’s a literal genius. As in ‘Make A Documentary Of Her In Twenty Years In A Movie He’d Never Watch But Makoto Would Love’ kind of genius. He forgot.

SR: nice SR: thanks, im gonna sleep now SF: kk see you SF: (¯﹃¯)

—

“Okay, this is getting a little ridiculous,” Ryuji says when he opens the door to his apartment.

Ann is sitting in his dining chair once again, this time donned in hot pink shades and a comically big sun hat. He tries not to let annoyance and panic flare inside him. He loves her, because of course he does, but he was banking on stocking up some energy and alone time before they hit the road. Maybe even shed a couple of frustrated tears, who knows? As long as he’s alone, it’s fair game.

“Hey, don’t give me any of that,” Ann says. “You and packing your luggage is like mayonnaise and my flawless complexion—it’s not good, buster. Remember Hawaii?”

He feels his skin heat up, and slams the door harder than he should. “How the hell was I supposed to know I’d get randomly checked? ‘Sides, I didn’t do anything illegal.”

“A backpack filled with condoms and a toothbrush might as well have been illegal.” Ann reaches into her pocket, whipping out a wrinkled piece of paper. “You can’t pull that kinda crap now, and if I know him as well as I do, I’m sure Akira’s already packing for that.” She laughs at her own joke and raises her hand enthusiastically. He can’t help but grin as he high fives her. Hey, even if his life is falling apart, at least he’s still getting some, right?

“So I’m here to help,” she continues, shaking the sting from her palms. “I finished packing a day early and everything, so I better get some thanks after this.” Before he can complain, she holds up a finger, expression stern. “I know you don’t need help. Yes, I’m still worried about you. Yes, I’m doing this because I’m worried about you. Let me do this stupid little thing, okay? It’ll make me feel better.”

His stomach churns, more intense than usual. “You’re still worried about me?” he asks, breath hitching. What? No. Did he fail at that too? Does she know? That must mean Akira knows, right? And if Akira knows, then—

“Whoa, hold on!” A hand grips his shoulders. “Deep breaths, Sakamoto. Don’t spiral on me now.” Gently, he’s led to a chair. He sits gratefully and waits for his heart rate to drop. The entire time, Ann stays quiet.

Eventually, when the room stops closing in on him, he sighs and leans back against his chair. “Sorry,” he says, feeling really stupid. Damn, what happened to him keeping this on the down low?

She slaps his knee. “Shut up, don’t apologize for that,” she scolds, and he almost smiles. It’s easy to forget how good Ann is at this sort of thing. For better or for worse, she’s had plenty of practice while talking to Shiho. The grip on his knee tightens. “Ryuji…”

He shakes his head. “No.”

And, for better or for worse, she absolutely does not let things go.

“Look, buddy.” The grip is starting to hurt, and it means business if her red acrylics are anything to go by. “I just saw you have a teensy little panic attack two damn minutes ago, and you’re expecting me to just leave you to it? Are you a clown? Are you a clown in a circus, Sakamoto? Is that what you are?”

“I just don’t want to fucking talk about it.” He shoves her hand off his knee, and before he knows it, his voice is raised. “Christ, can’t you just leave me alone? All you do is get up in my business when I clearly didn’t ask you to. Just cause we did this whole Phantom Thief crap together doesn’t mean it gives you the right to everything going on in my life.”

He loathes the ringing in his ears from his own voice. He hates it when he yells in the apartment, but hates the silence that follows more. Too much like his dad, too much like his exhausted mom.

Ann is staring up at him, hard and unwavering. “You’re such a piece of shit sometimes.”

“Huh?”

“If you want me off your tail, you’re gonna have to work harder than that.” She gets on her feet, glaring at him. “‘Piss me off and make me leave in tears’ was your tactic, right? Boring. Overdone. Try again.”

The way she’s standing, shoulders pushed back and chin jutted out like she’s ready for a shoot in some kind of army magazine, means she’s dead serious.

“Ann, just get the fuck out of my house. You’re really starting to get on my nerves.”

“Ooo, classic 'angry and make me storm off’, right? Better, but not good enough.”

“What the hell are you even saying?”

“I’m saying that you could say whatever pops into your bleached head—” she flicks his forehead, viciously sharp nails digging into his skin. “And I wouldn’t go anywhere. You could call me names, or threaten me, or try to hurt me, but I am not going anywhere.”

Her eyes are bright blue, but he can still feel the heat of it like Carmen was inches in front of him. His throat quivers when he swallows. She’s really not going to give in.

“My knee’s been real bad lately,” he relents, making a fist and lightly knocking it against his thigh. “Normally it acts up during bad weather, but the sun hasn’t left in weeks and it still sucks. I didn’t wanna tell anyone, ‘cause I hate talking about…” he trails off, but she doesn’t need him to continue. They both know damn well who he’s referencing.

Ann’s face crumbles. “That’s horrible,” she says, absently rubbing the red mark on his forehead. “I’m sorry I was mean.”

He waves it off, the same way he does whenever his mom asks him if he’s getting enough sleep. “Don’t sweat it. I know how crazy you get.”

It’s a real testament to how worried she must’ve been when she didn't take the olive branch. “I know you probably don’t want to worry the group, but you should tell Akira.”

“Ann—” he starts wearily.

“You know I’m right about this. Now that the Metaverse is back and we’re going to be running around more, he can’t not know about this. Your boyfriend aside, he’s our leader. Something really nasty can happen if we’re not thinking straight.”

“...Sure.”

Ann gives him a weird look. “That was surprisingly easy. I thought you’d complain more.”

She’s getting way too sharp. “What, you wanted me to be a dick about it?”

“I guess not.” Leaning against his kitchen counter, she chews her lip like it’s bubble gum. “Can I do anything to help?”

“Yeah.” Ryuji stands to stretch, ready for this conversation to be over. “You can keep this between us—”

“—Except for Akira,” they say in unison, Ryuji exasperated and Ann insistent.

“Fine. I’ll back off if you think you have it under control.”

“Hallelujah, she’s finally giving me space.”

“But,” her gaze is harder than steel. “Never, ever keep secrets from me again, got it?”

Ryuji rolls his eyes. “Gotcha. Can we get started now? I’m over talking about my horrible past so that we can finally have a straight-out-of-an-anime summer vacation.”

Her eyes brighten up. “Yes! Okay, I made this huge list and I know for a fact we’re gonna have to go for a quick shopping trip—”

“Quick? So, like, three hours going by your standards?”

“Don’t interrupt me. We need to pack some swim trunks, toiletries, and I know you’re worried about your mom so we’ll go grocery shopping for her before we leave in the morning.” Feet tapping excitedly, “This is gonna be so fun. You start packing, I’ll go shopping. Rendezvous in an hour.”

Before he even gets a chance to put a word in, she’s already out the door.

—

Later that night, when everything is messily thrown into one oversized backpack and a rucksack and the fridge is chock full of groceries for his overworked mother, he gets a text.

TA: i know you said not to bring it up but i dont care TA: i searched it up and apparently cold and hot compresses can help with the pain on your knee TA: also getting shoes with really good support would help too. i modeled for some shoe brands, i can def get you some discounts!!! TA: like, i know this is all base level stuff and you know this already, but i bet you we can ask sophia for more help. maybe she can access top secret doctor stuff for knee injuries?? :O

Ryuji stares at his phone for a long moment, before shoving it under his pillow.

Great. Add ‘guilt’ and ‘keeping up with a lie’ to the list of shit he has to worry about.

—

“A lake!” Yusuke cries, kneeling in front of the body of water like a man discovering a desert oasis. Gently, he cups the clean water and cradles it against his cheek. “You are nothing like the garbage-infested sewers in Tokyo. You are crystal clear. You are divine. You are salvation. You are—”

“Akira, Inari’s being a weirdo again,” Futaba points an accusing finger at Yusuke, who’s shirt is slowly absorbing more and more of the water. “At this rate, he’s gonna have to change.”

Makoto grunts as she lugs out the grill singlehandedly, a loud clang ringing out when she nonchalantly sets down a family-sized piece of machinery. “Alright, here it is.” She catches the look of awe that Ryuji’s giving her. “Does it still shock you that I can probably bench press you twice over?”

“I’m just trying to figure out where you’re hiding all that muscle, prez,” he snorts, and it’s the truth. Her and Akira must be the same breed, considering they’re both way too lithe to be this strong. He’s seen the way they throw a punch in the Metaverse—they could probably disintegrate a dude in real life if they really wanted to. Like yeah they workout, but not that much. Maybe they’re dieting too? He’s tried dieting, but ramen is just way too good, even at the expense of muscles.

“Ryuji, when you’re done spacing out, can you grab the ingredients?” Akira calls out.

“Ugh, cut the mind reading dude, it scares the hell out of me.”

He shoots him a signature Kurusu Akira smile; small yet disarming all the same, and it never fails to get Ryuji’s heart to do weird flips. “It’s not mind reading once you realize that I’m just obsessed with you.”

Instead of answering, Ryuji grumbles as he stalks off into the RV. Damn him and his genuine words and compliments.

He pulls out their luggage from underneath the table. Akira doesn’t need to say what ingredients he needs to grab—he’s helped out enough times during Leblanc’s afterhours to know the curry spices by heart. Ryuji might be a failure, but hey, he can do this no problem.

Grabbing bottles and shakers and balancing them on top of his arms like an overworked waiter, he glances left and feels his heart dropped. The envelope from his room—dust-free from rubbing against the rest of his luggage—is sticking out of his backpack. After a quick adjustment, he uses his free hand to shove it deep in his bag, hearing the paper crinkle in on itself.

It was a spur of the moment decision to bring it along with him, one that he’s still half-regretting. Why’d he do it? Maybe he was worried that he might enjoy this trip a little too much? Maybe he was some kind of masochist that likes having his problems and anxiety follow him literally everywhere he goes? Maybe he was scared to hell and back that his mom would find it before he had a chance to tell her himself? Fuck if he knows.

Poking his head out of the door, he yells, “Heads up!”

Throwing a bottle of black pepper, Akira catches it without looking. “Thanks.”

“Don’t sweat it.”

“Too late, I already sweat a little bit.”

Ryuji squints. “It’s sweated. Right, Ann?”

“Don’t look at me. I went to America for modelling, not a spelling bee.”

“I won all my spelling bees in middle school,” Makoto says, chest puffed out in pride.

“Were you the only one who joined?”

“That’s not important.”

Akira’s phone beeps enthusiastically, and Sophia’s voice rings out. “Got it! According to the internet, ‘sweat’ and ‘sweated’ are both grammatically valid. Technically, both Ryuji and Ann are correct.”

“Can we all just shut up for a second about sweating, for the love of god,” Futaba fans her face weakly. “It’s already sooooo hot. I feel like my skin is melting. Yusuke, is my skin melting?”

He looks at her for a moment, peering closely. “Yes.”

“How about we go in for a quick dip in the lake?” Haru offers, and Ryuji suspects that she can feel the same energy that he’s feeling when the group gets like this. “We were all talking about how beautiful it was, and it would cool down Futaba-chan no problem.”

She leans down, swirling her hand in the water. “It’s a little chilly, but it’ll definitely take care of the heat.”

“Good idea!” Futaba jumps up and throws off her shoes, ready to march in. “This is gonna feel so good.”

“Socks!” Akira reminds her.

“I know that!”

Haru and Yusuke follow suit, eager to get away from the heat, Makoto going in to change to shorts. Ryuji guesses it’s probably not an easy feat to roll up leather pants. Probably makes it either to ride motorcycles, or whatever people with leather pants do.

He feels a poke in his side. “You hopping in with them?” Akira asks.

No. The answer is already at the tip of his tongue, ready to roll out. Given how cramped the RV is, keeping up the trademark Sakamoto energy while lugging more baggage than an airport employee is brutal. It’s barely been a day since they started the trip, and he’s not sure how much longer he can keep this up. Already his chest feels heavy with something, and whenever all the windows are rolled up, it gets weirdly hard to breathe. But if he says no, Akira would definitely know something was up.

“Uh—”

“Actually, I think we’ll take over the curry for you,” Ann cuts in.

Ryuji turns to her, startled and wide eyed.

“Why?” Akira asks, just as confused as he is. They both know how much Ann loves being in the middle of things, especially in group hangouts.

“Because you look like you could use a break. I know for a fact that you had to pack Yusuke’s stuff for him, or else the van would’ve had fifteen canvases and an easel, and you had to grocery shop for everyone, and talk Haru out of a guilty spiral because she wasn’t confident enough in her driving. And all this before—” Ann looks down at her wrist to peer at a non-existent watch. “Five o’clock.

He frowns. “Sure, but I’ve done twice as much during our prime. This,” he gestures at the pot. “Is a walk in the park. Thank you, though.”

Ann sighs, heavy and contemplative. “I didn’t want to say it out right, but since you’re being difficult…” She places a hand on his shoulder. “You should hang out with Futaba more. Being gone from her for that long has been rough, and yes, we took care of her while you weren’t there, but you’re different.” Her hand tightens. “You know, Wild Card and all that.”

“That’s not what that means, but I appreciate the effort,” Akira says. Despite his words, it’s clear that what she said bothered him. Eyes flickering to Futaba, enthusiastically kicking the water to see how far the droplets would go, he directs his gaze to Ryuji. “Is it okay if…?”

Ryuji rolls his eyes, pretending like relief isn’t crashing through his body. “Go.”

Akira kisses his cheek. “Thank you.” When he pulls away, he gives Ann a hesitant look.

She grimaces. “Thanks, but no. Go hangout with the gremlin.”

He gives her a salute and saunters off, rolling up his jeans to wade through the water, making sure to splash Futaba on the way there.

After a moment of silence, he sighs. “Fine, I’ll say it. Your acting classes are actually doing you some good.”

“Ha!” she points at him triumphantly. “And you said it’d be a waste of time!”

“I didn’t say that.” Ryuji slouches into a nearby camping chair, the one that Sojiro forced them to lug along, hoping that some of his fatigue would seep away. “We both know that Futaba’s never been better, so what’s up? Why’d you throw out Akira like that?”

“It’s not for me, stupid,” she scoffs, but he can’t help but feel the weight in his chest get even heavier. He sinks even deeper into his chair. “The water was cold, right? That would make your knee even worse.”

“Yeah,” he blinks, having already forgotten the whole fucked-up knee story. “Thanks.”

“I won’t chew you out for not telling Akira, even though I should. But like I said,” she ruffles his hair. “I got your back. I know it must be hard, but you’re still acting all normal. We’re lucky that it’s only affecting you in the real world, too.” She had come up with that one herself, and thank god she did, cause he wouldn’t have known what to say if she had confronted him on how he could easily do flips and sprints in the Metaverse. “That just takes a lot of guts, and even though I know for a fact this would make you feel so much better once you tell him, I trust that you know what you need better than me.”

“Quit trying to look all cool,” he says, and prays to fucking god that the red on his face comes off as embarrassed gratitude rather than earth-shattering guilt. “And aren’t you supposed to be cooking, curry master?”

“Hey, he asked you to do it, not me. I’ll help you get the ingredients, but no way I’m doing the whole cooking shebang.”

“Ugh, fine,” he says, as if he doesn’t secretly love the idea of getting to cook for Akira this time instead of the other way around. Pushing himself up, Ann reaches out to help him. “You don’t gotta baby me, Takamaki.”

“I’ll baby you for as long as I need to, and then eventually Akira will be the one babying you. We come in shifts.”

“I hope you’re unionized.”

Makoto pokes her head out of the RV, wearing a showercap. “Did someone say unionized?”

“What the hell?” Ryuji staggers back in shock. Crap. “How long have you been there?”

“And why are you wearing that?” Ann gasps.

“Not long, and I don’t want my hair getting wet in case I fall in. We have no idea what’s been in here.”

“Were you going to fall in a bathtub?”

“Did you want me to push you in?”

“No, ma’am.”

—

There wasn’t a problem initially. Well, not one in Palaces, anyway. Wait, they’re called Jails now, which is really confusing. Ryuji’s just gonna have to avoid using those words so he doesn’t make himself look like an idiot.

Back in Shibuya, it had been...fine. Attacks landed, punches were dodged, Batons passed like his life depended on it (and it did). Like clockwork, instinct came to him and the weird nostalgic normalcy of fighting Shadows made it bearable.

Ryuji was off his game, and he could tell.

But he was barely off his game. If anything, he still had a foot on his game. Maybe even an entire leg on the game if he was being generous. He was still enough on the game that even Akira doesn’t notice.

But the weird part was, he doesn’t mind the fact that he’s off his game. In an even weirder way, he’s never been more on his game in his entire life.

“There!” Futaba’s voice crackles through the comms. “Uncle is open wide!”

“Her name is Ante, Oracle,” Makoto responds, brass knuckles jammed into the throat of some poor Shadow. “It’s open, but it’s vicious.”

Ryuji calls for Kidd just as she pulls away, wiping out the rest of the weaker ones with ease. “This thing’s like a goddamn mousetrap.” Ante’s serpent body slithering on the cool tiles so fluidly that it gives him the creeps. Her tail has tiny spikes etched into it, like mini knives hot glued onto a tetherball. The minute any of them even come close, she strikes outwards. “How vicious is vicious?”

“Depends on how fast you are.”

Akira’s head jerks up, and when their eyes meet, cracks a smile. “Fast, you say?”

Ryuji grins wider than he has in days. Joker relying on him? How can someone not feel a little giddy at that? “Say no more, leader.”

He stretches quickly, and feels eyes piercing the back of his head. Ann, probably. Shrugging it off, he sprints low towards Ante. As long as Ann doesn’t say a word, there won’t be a problem.

She’s taken hits from where Akira’s been concentrating on her. A mixture of bullet holes in its scales mixed in with cross slashes from where his bless attacks hit had left her delirious and pissed off. When he’s close, she bares her fangs and strikes, only for him to skid on the smooth tiles, rugged hands touching his mask.

“Come on out, Captain!”

His blond hair ruffled from Kidd’s attack, a crack of lightning came down from his Persona’s mangled hand, and a split second later her tail had been sliced clean through. And another crack comes, her neck landing on the tiles with a muffled thud. An attack that should’ve just been enough to incapacitate Ante had instead completely decapitated her.

A beat of silence passed as everyone processed what had happened. Ryuji’s mouth drops open, but he can’t muster any surprise.

He doesn’t know how, or why, but for some reason his attacks have been at least five times as strong as they had been back before the Metaverse was still intact. Moves that he didn’t even know are on the tip of his tongue, as if he had practiced them all his life. Normally this would only happen after rigorous training for months, adding up in tiny increments.

Now it happens every day.

“Well, looks like someone woke up on the right side of the gym today,” Futaba laughs awkwardly.

“What on earth was that, Skull?” Haru asks, eyes wide. “I had never seen you do something like that.”

Morgana’s tail swished. “She makes a good point. When’d you learn that one?”

“I don’t know.” He calls back Captain Kidd, eyeing the drop that Ante had left behind, but doesn’t move forward to snatch it up. “But whatever the reason is, it’s awesome as hell. I mean, did you see that? Sliced that thing open like a stuffed bear.”

“Let’s not bring stuffed animals into this, please,” Makoto frowns.

Akira’s giving him a look again, and it leaves Ryuji unsettled. “What is it, dude? I got something on my face?”

“No,” he steps closer, and his voice drops. “Are you alright?”

“Am I alright? I’ve never been better, man.” He flashes him a grin, hoping that it’s bright enough to distract Akira’s ever-searching eyes. “Come on, let’s get moving. Natsume’s heart isn’t gonna change itself.”

After one last glance, he nods, and Ryuji can see the minute Calculating Joker comes back. “You heard him. Let’s get moving, everyone.”

They all follow him up the stairs, eager to get moving past the eternally bleary and uncreatively written setting of Natsume’s Jail.

“Psst!” Ryuji hisses at Ann, who turns to him with a question in her eyes. “Panther! Get your ass over here!”

“What?” she whispers back.

He rubs the back of his neck. “I fucked up my knee when I rushed her, and I still haven’t told Joker, so do you mind…?”

An expected look of disapproval emerges from her expression, and Ryuji hurries to beat her to the punch. “I know, I know! But I can’t tell him in the middle of all this, now can I?”

“Fine,” she grumbles before calling Carmen. “I’ll cover you for now, but only ‘cause I’m a good friend and I’m super cute.”

“Yeah, the cutest, prettiest, whatever.” He glances over to Akira, swooping down to grab Ante’s drops before heading up. “Quick, before he looks back.”

Diarama washes over him, and even though relief floods through his body, he can feel a bead of sweat running down his temple. He’s not sure if it’s from her inherent heat or from the stress of lying to her again.

“Better?” Ann asks.

“Way better. Thanks.” He catches Sophia looking at them curiously. “The kid’s watching us. You better move ahead before she starts analyzing our personality types or something.”

Her eyes light up. “You think she’d do it if I asked? I really wanna know.”

“Just go!”

Ann hurries to catch up to Sophia, and while she’s distracted, Ryuji gently rolls up sleeves—he had gotten nicked by Ante as he slid. Normally that wouldn’t have been a problem; he had gotten thrown through walls, been hit by mini hurricanes, been blown up by a boat, and walked away from all that still swinging.

Yet lately, any tiny, fractional, miniscule injury is enough to shoot unbearable pain throughout his entire body. It’s as if he was back in Kamoshida’s Palace, where every punch thrown at him had been life or death.

Glancing down at his forearm, he sighs. The cut was gone, but he can’t keep asking Ann to heal him in secret every time.

“Skull?”

Hurriedly pulling down his sleeve, he glances up to see Akira standing in front of him.

“Everyone’s waiting for you,” he says casually, as if those words don’t mean the entire goddamn world to Ryuji. “You ready to go?”

“Yeah,” he answers, shaking his head. “My bad. Let’s go.”

They clambered up the staircase, and Ryuji decides that all of that stuff—getting injured and having it hurt like hell—just isn’t too important.

That just means that he’ll be fine as long as he doesn't get hit, and he’s had plenty of experience dodging punches that were thrown at him before.

—

“Cheers!”

All of them raise their red plastic cups, clinking it against each other in a way that they see adults do all the time on TV. Apple juice and iced tea slosh as they gulp it down eagerly, excitement so prevalent that they can hardly taste the cheap, convenience store-esque quality of their drink.

“This isn’t too bad,” Makoto muses, leaning against the faux-leather seats of the RV. “Though it would probably taste better if it wasn’t room temperature.”

“Does it look like this place has a mini fridge?” Futaba says, legs swinging down from her top bunk. “That’s a good idea though. I should’ve bought mine from home. Can you imagine we’re halfway through a six hour road trip and you want iced coffee and boom! Two feet behind you is Futaba’s Ice Cold Cafe, one hundred yen per use.”

“I hope you’d be ready to sleep on it, because this place is cramped enough as is,” Akira slaps the wall a few times, the way a rancher would a sturdy horse. “We’re lucky with what we have.”

“I know that! Without this thing we never would have been able to conquer Natsume’s Jail.” She reaches down to muss Yusuke’s hair. “I’m sure Inari feels good about that.”

He smiles, hair sticking up in all directions. “Of course I feel satisfied. Though I understand his struggle, being able to stop a fellow artist into becoming a true monster is always something that will bring me joy. Justice will never stop feeling good.”

“Cheers to that!” Ann raises her drink. “And you know what? This wouldn’t have been possible had Ryuji not kicked some major ass in that Jail.”

The group whoops and hoots loudly, and Ryuji can’t help but scoff when Ann winks at him. “Aw guys, you’re making me blush. I’m fucking awesome, sure, but we’re all pretty amazing.”

Haru shakes her head. “She’s right, Ryuji-kun. WIthout you, defeating dragon Natsume would’ve been much more difficult.”

“Even I can admit that you’ve gotten much stronger, Skull.” Morgana leaps onto the table, licking up the bowl of apple juice that Haru had left him. It feels wrong to let an animal drink that, but he’d never say anything about it. “Have you been training?”

Ryuji shrugs. “Yeah, a little.”

“Ooo, look at Mr. Humble all of a sudden,” Futaba jeers.

“I’m always humble!”

Ann grimaces. “I don’t think so. Remember when you finally got Akira to go on a date with you—”

“How dare you. He was begging me to go on a date with him—”

“And you wouldn’t stop telling us about how you had nabbed the coolest guy in Tokyo—”

Ryuji nearly jumps over the booth to put a hand on her mouth. “Quit yammering, Takamaki, I’m begging you.” He feels something slimy on his hand, and pulls back quickly. “Ew, did you lick me?! That’s so effing gross.”

“You’re gross.”

He feels a hand on the small of his back, warm and familiar. “I don’t think you’re gross, Ryuji,” Akira says. “I think you’re very clean.”

A harmonic beep rings through the air. “Sorry to interrupt,” Sophia’s clear voice cuts in. “But Akira, you got an email.”

“Thanks Sophie.” He points to where his phone is perched on the windowsill, propped up so she can see them celebrate their victory. “Can you…?”

Ryuji wordlessly passes it to him as everyone breaks off into smaller conversations, chatter blending into each other until it sounds like the kind of white noise he would queue up when he’s desperate to get some studying done. Immediately, Akira begins scanning through his phone, gray eyes focused.

He props his head against his shoulder to read alongside him and makes a noise of interest. “You signed up for cram school?” he asks, surprised.

“I did,” he replies, thumbing through the details of his admission.

Ryuji stares at him. “But you’re so fucking smart. Why are you paying who knows what to learn shit you already know?”

“Because Tokyo U barely cracks a 30% admission rate, and chemistry is hell incarnate.” With one last few clicks, he sets his phone down with a wince. “Sure is expensive though. We might have to reform the heart of someone in the education committee.” When he continues to stare at him wordlessly, Akira turns to him. “Don’t worry, I’m still leeching off of the Thieves' money from last year, so it’s not too bad when you take into account my part-time back home.”

“No, that’s not—I’m just—” he shakes his head and forces himself to start over. “Since when did you decide on Tokyo University?”

It’s Akira's turn to look taken aback. “What do you mean? You’d never leave Tokyo, especially if it meant leaving your mom.”

“That’s not the point. The point is I’m making you choose between me and your hometown!” he exclaims, but he already knows in his heart what Akira’s choice is going to be. It’s stupidly obvious. For some reason, the longer this conversation goes on, the tighter his chest feels.

The feeling doubles when Akira’s eyes, always focused and always sharp, subdued at his words. “Are you really comparing yourself to that place? You know I’d choose you over anything.” He reaches forward and combs through Ryuji’s hair, hushed and gentle in a way that only Akira can manage. “I’m so excited to live life with you again.”

The white noise, so comfortable before, abruptly turns overwhelmingly loud—grating and unbearable and painful to be around. Ryuji stands abruptly, barely reacting to Futaba’s yelp when he backs into her.

“Hey! What gives?”

“I…” his eyes dart around, flinching when he accidentally makes eye contact with Akira, and again when he locks eyes with Ann.

The sudden silence from the group is somehow worse than the noise from before, and if the tightness in his chest gets any more painful, his lungs are gonna burst into a million pieces and he’s not gonna be able to pick it all up from the ground if everyone’s watching.

“Trash,” he blurts out.

“What?” Makoto blinks, glancing up from her map.

“This place is disgusting and it’s way too cluttered and it’s bad to leave such a big mess so I’m gonna—” Ryuji grabs the plastic bag filled with garbage, haphazardly tossing empty cans and plastic cups into it. “I’ll be back. Don’t wait up.”

Before they can question him, he’s already out of the RV, towing trash and leaving his friends behind him.

—

“What the fuck was that?!” Ryuji screams into the sky.

He was far enough from the trailer that he knew they couldn’t hear him even if they had strained their ears, and it was late enough into the night that even the tourists weren’t poking around to look at the shrines or the Great Masamune himself.

“Keep it a secret’, my ass! That was the second dumbest thing—no, the third dumbest thing you’ve ever done in your entire life. Do you know how high that threshold is, Sakamoto? High! Higher than you can see with your own two eyes! Higher than Yaldabaoth’s goddamn crane-sized spine!”

Swooping down, he grabs a fistful of pebbles and throws it as hard as he can. “You are so selfish! What happened to keeping ‘Kira happy, you effing asshole?” Relishing in how far it went, he takes another two more. “You are so annoying. You are—” he throws, the rocks landing with a little plink. “Insufferable. Stupid. Selfish. A fucking—” this time, he doesn’t even know where it lands. “Gah!”

Turning on his heel, he glares up at the statue and grits his teeth when he sees Masamune’s stoic expression. “Don’t give me that look—you’re dead. You ain’t got nothing to complain about. Everyone’s remembering you as the guy who saved Japan, or whatever. But guess what? You’re probably a loser. A dumb, stupid loser who convinced everyone that you’re good for something when you’re worth jack shit!”

Before he can stop himself, he takes the garbage bag full of cans, glass bottles, and crumpled chip bags and hurls it at Masamune. It hits the base of the statue, far below damaging the One-Eyed Dragon himself, but the glass cracks under the force of being thrown, tearing through the plastic and causing trash and shards to explode all over the steps. Ryuji’s chest is heaving as he stares down at what he’s done.

“Impressive.”

He whirls around at the voice behind him, stomach lurching straight to the ground when he sees who it was. “In his years of war, I doubt that anyone’s ever tried throwing waste in his direction in order to defeat him.”

“Yusuke,” he breathes, feeling his frustration draining away to make room for even more guilt, if that was even possible. Ryuji cannot possibly look any more of an asshole than he does right now—tearing his throat raw in a public space, surrounded by the garbage he had thrown at a national monument in front of a guy who clearly worships and respects art that’s old as hell. “Sorry, I’ll clean it up, I promise. I was just…” he hesitates. “Talking to myself.”

Yusuke hums, unconvinced, and carefully approaches the mess in front of him. Ryuji waves him off. “No, don’t. Broken glass is a bitch, especially the little pieces. If that gets in your skin, it’s game over. You’d have to go into the hospital for sure.” He grimaces. “Trust me. My dad used to throw beer bottles at our place like he was in a ball game, and that ain’t fun, I promise you that.”

“I see.” Turning around, Ryuji hoped that he was magically going to head back to the group and not mention this to anyone there, but instead Yusuke stopped in front of a water fountain. “You’re right. If you’re not careful, it could be very easy to hurt yourself when dealing with broken glass.” Pulling out a handkerchief from his breast pocket in a way that only Yusuke can, he soaks it in water before crouching down at the shards glimmering under moonlight. “But if you use wet fabric to dab it on the shards itself—” he pats the concrete and flips the fabric over, revealing the moist and glistening pieces stuck on its side. “You can clean up the pieces with little to no danger.”

“Huh.” After a moment, he realizes that he’s making Yusuke do the dirty work for him. “Pass me that. Thanks for the tip, but I can take it from here. I mean,” he rubs the back of his neck. “It’s totally my fault that the glass is here anyway.”

He doesn’t look up from his task, eyes focused and movement meticulous. “No need. If you’d like to help, you can start picking up the non-dangerous litter around us.”

Ryuji does as he’s told, wincing as he has to pick up sticky, pop-soaked wrappers with his bare hands but he doesn’t complain. Karmic retribution has never held back against him. “The glass thing,” he starts, squatting down and picking up empty cans and plastic utensils with curry remnants still stuck to them. “They teach you that in Kosei?”

“No, from one of Madarame’s past pupils actually.” Yusuke shifts over to dab at another glass-covered section, concrete looking clearer with every pat. “Sensei had a rather violent habit of hurling canvases at the wall if they do not meet his standards, and his actions had led to many of our more fragile belongings being shattered when he did.” His tone doesn’t change, but Ryuji can see his shoulders tighten. “At least it allowed me to move away from that house very quickly, considering I had very little to pack away.”

Ryuji opens his mouth to comfort him. Instead, he finds himself speaking in a low tone. “Glad that bastard is rotting in jail,” he resists the urge to spit on the ground. “Then afterwards, I hope he rots in hell, just to really cover all of our bases.”

That pulls a chuckle out of Yusuke. “Thank you,” he smiles, and all Ryuji can do is nod. There isn’t much you can say after that without making it weird. But how weirder can it possibly get when the two of you are off towing around someone’s perception of the world on a daily basis?

They continue to work in silence; the wind is gentle, but it’s enough to rustle the leaves and allow Ryuji to feel some relief from the summer heat. He’s picking up wet paper tissues, and it’s gross, but it’s nice to be doing something with his hands.

He’s just about done his part of the clean-up when he can’t take it anymore. “Aren’t you gonna ask?”

“No,” Yusuke answers without looking up. That’s another thing that Ryuji really appreciates about him—playing dumb has never been something that he’s done to get out of an awkward situation. To be fair though, Yusuke himself is an awkward situation.

“Why not?”

“Did you want me to?”

That question makes him pause, and Yusuke doesn’t wait for an answer. “You’ve always been the most vocal in the group, and while many a time it has been our downfall in terms of secrecy, I have always considered it one of your strong points. And if you, Sakamoto Ryuji, are indeed struggling with using your words,” Yusuke’s eyes turn to him. “Then it must be very difficult to talk about.”

A beat passes. “No,” Ryuji mutters. “I don’t want you to ask.”

“Then I won’t,” he says easily. “But I do have a question.”

“Lay it on me.”

Yusuke shuffles to crouch down next to him, and it’s kinda weird seeing someone as elegant as him pose like some kind of hoodlum. “Does Akira know about your struggle?”

His mind flashes back to the confused look back in the RV and he scratches his neck roughly. “I bet he does now.”

Yusuke leans back, shocked. “He doesn’t know?”

“I’m getting there! Don’t pressure me, man. You said it yourself, I’m fucking struggling.”

“Well, yes, I did say that, but it’s Akira,” he says the name almost reverently. “I’d be surprised if he doesn’t sense that something is askew.”

“I just said that, didn’t I? Goddamn, you and Ann are just two of the same peas in the same freaking pond, aren’t you?”

“It’s ‘pod’, Ryuji,” he corrects. “Ann is aware?”

“She—” Ugh, how does he explain that she thinks she knows, but really he had lied about what he told her? “She basically knows.” And because his fat mouth just keeps getting fatter, “She’s sort of part of the problem.”

Yusuke’s eyes widen and Ryuji hurries to cover up for his mistake. “She’s not a problem, it’s just that I didn’t explain…It’s really my fault, and how I deal with internal shit, you know what I’m saying? And Ann’s just kind of in the crossfire, so what ended up happening is when I talk to her about what I’m feeling, I end up just feeling worse.” He winces. First he lies to her and now he’s shit-talking her? “I did not say that. What I really mean is that, uh, feelings...and actions...are complicated,” he finishes weakly.

“I see,” he says finally.

It seems that even Yusuke has a threshold for uncomfortable moments, because he rises to his feet. “Thank you for sharing all of that with me.”

“Uh, yeah, for sure. Thanks for the glass trick.”

“No need to mention it. It’s much easier to clean up a mess when you have someone helping you.” He points vaguely behind himself, “Would you like to head back together? I’m sure by now the festivities are winding down, and the trash you were so keen on disposing of has definitely been thrown away.”

Ryuji blanches. It grossed him out that he forgot he was holding an armful of garbage in his hand. “You go ahead. I just need to,” he rocks his arms, almost cradling the wet garbage. “Throw this out.”

“Very well. I’ll see you when you get back, then.”

He waves at him, and Ryuji wiggles in response (unless he wants it all hitting the ground and restarting that whole process again, which, no thanks.) After dumping it all into a nearby trash can, the process of which lasts several minutes since he still had to sort out the recycling, he feels a buzz in his pocket.

KA: come back when you can KA: i miss you

He takes a shaky breath.

SR: on my way

[strawberry-lemonade]

dont read this im just seeing if it works, its unedited and currently shit

"Excuse me, but I happen to think Mávri gáta is hilarious. Those puns are spot on."

Aria opened her mouth and paused, before closing it again.

"Zào Fortuna has got spots right?."

"Wait were you trying to aim a pun at her, but then forgot if she had spots?

"Uh, maybe..."

"Dude, you're an idiot in every sense of the word."

Aria hung her head.

"...I know."

"That's nice."

Aria threw a pillow at her before exploding in a fit of giggles.

"Mooncaaaake! You're supposed to give me a hug and say sorry!"

Marinette sighed and blew her nails before turning to look at Aria.

"We both know how that goes down."

Aria sighed and stood up.

"Have you heard from Adrien in the past few days?"

"You know what? I haven't."

"Last time I talked to him, he told me he got a boyfriend."

"He did? Why didn't I know about that?"

"Babe, weren't you on the other line?"

"Uh... I think I fell asleep."

"Wow. You really need to stop staying up all night on commissions."

"Speaking of, any news about that stuff?"

"Well, from what I've heard, my little sister from another mister is traveling to Gotham because her fashion business has taken off. 'The mysterious designer MDC has bypassed Gabriel Agreste in the polls!' 

"Well, what you heard is true-'

"I also heard that you get to stay in Wayne Manor and bring a friend. Maybe Sabine?"

"What? And risk her finding out that I parade around the city in spots every night? No thanks."

"Hm. Chloe?"

"The invitation would be wasted. She's already going to Gotham with her mom."

"What about Alya?"

"Since 2 heroes will be out of commission, Rena is going to be needed here."

"I don't know."

Aria collapsed on the bed with a groan before sitting up and smirking.

"Lila."

"Okay. Your guessing privileges have been revoked."

"Noooooo! How else will I find out who you're going to take?!"

"By asking. Like a normal person."

"How dare you assume that I'm normal."

"Now I'm beginning to wonder if I should actually tell you."

"Okay, okay! I'll shut up! Just please tell me who, so I don't have to stay up till 3, guessing."

"I wanted to ask you."

"Uh, I will give you an entire list of reasons why I shouldn't come. Plus, I don't really think they'd let me bring the cat."

"I'm asking right now, and if they say no, then I'll politely decline the invitation."

"I don't want you to miss ou-"

"They replied!"

"What? Let me see!"

Aria scrambled off the chaise and scurried over to Marinette, tripping in the process. 

"Wait! Let me get up!"

Aria jumped up and stumbled into the desk.

Marinette clicked the email and recited it aloud.

"Dear MDC, your friend's cat will be allowed. If you need to arrange anything to bring your cat on the plane, please do not hesitate to ask.

 Aria squealed and hugged Marinette.

"Ok. If we can start packing now, I'll come with you." 

"Why do we have to pack now? The trip isn't until Saturday and it's only Wednesday! Can't we just enjoy the first sleepover we've had in a month?"

"Babe, please? I hate procrastinating."

"What are you talking about? You love procrastinating!"

"I don't love it, It just happens to be my default."

"Same difference!"

"Um, no, not the same difference."

"Nyah."

-------

"Dante. I am begging you. Don't turn off the computer yet."

"Aria. it's almost 1 A.M and we both have class tomorrow."

"I knoooow! But I put my fucking heart into this, and if you turn it off right now, it will delete and I have no way of saving it."

"Aria. Go to bed now."

"Nooooo! I have to finish it!"

"Fine. But as soon as the clock gets to 1. I'm turning everything off. Just because you're my favorite doesn't mean I'll let you get away with anything."

"Boi! I let you get away with so many illegal things! Can I not just stay up for another hour to finish a damn design?!"

"Aria?"

"Hi, Minette."

"Are you gonna stay up again while binge-ing on coffee?"

"Maybe..."

"Marinette. Please tell my idiot sister that she needs sleep too."

"Aria-"

"Noooo! My favorites are teaming up to defeat me!"

"Aria. Go. To. Bed."

"No!"

Aria jumped up, seized the computer, shot into the bathroom.

"Ha! Now you can't stop me from finishing this!"

"Okay. I give up. Marinette, she's yours now."

Dante slowly backed out of the kitchen with his arms raised.

"Aria. Come out. Please. It's not a sleepover if it's only one person. Plus I need someone to binge-watch movies with!"

"...What kind of movies?"

"Um, MIB International, Charlie's Angels, Hanna, Atomic Blonde, La Femme Nikita-"

"I'm in. Just give me a second."

The sound of shuffling around could be heard in the unusually silent house. The bathroom door opened to show a dark room a few seconds later, and Aria emerged holding a closed laptop.

"I thought it wasn't going to save?"

"Yeah uh, I lied. I just wanted to keep working."

"Geez. I bet you'll be the only person in Gotham like this."

"Well, I do try to be unique!"

"Okay, we need to finish packing."

"But what about the movies?!"

"We'll watch them while we pack."

"Yay!"

-------

Five movies and two panic attacks later:

"Mooncake! Do you know where my-"

"Beanie? Downstairs in the tardis."

"Oh my gosh, thank you! I need to take a shower, are you almost finished packing?"

"Yeah, two more outfits and I'll be done."

"Kay. My phone is charging next to the window, the password is 314159, the flashy purple app turns on the TV."

With that, Aria walked out of the room and shut the door. Not even 2 minutes later, the sound of running water could be heard, along with the song 'Consideration' was blasting through the house. Marinette shook her head and laughed.

"Geez Ember. Too loud."

Marinette folded the last outfit and placed it in her suitcase. Walking over to the window, she was attacked by Kiro.

“Ack! Get off!”

Marinette started to try and shake the cat off and Kiro released her leg. She jumped onto the bed and yanked her legs up to avoid any further scratches. The door slammed open to reveal a soaking wet Aria in a towel. She still had soap bubbles in her hair and it had stuck to her face while she was running.

“I heard a screech! Is everything okay?”

Marinette stared for a second longer before laughing so hard she fell off the bed.

“OH MY GOSH! Did you just- holy crap! The cat just jumped on me!”

“...are you freaking kidding me? I literally jumped out of the shower to see what in the world was going on. I thought you were being abducted.”

“I’m so sorry! I just-” Marinette collapsed into another fit of giggles.

“Okay, since you’re obviously fine, I’m gonna go finish my shower. Next time, don’t screech unless it’s an emergency. Now my clothes are wet because of my idiocy. Goodbye, Little Missy Macaron.”

Aria walked out of the room, leaving Marinette to try and clean up the water mess. She just threw a towel over the puddle.

Aria walked into the bathroom while shaking her head slowly. She picked up her phone and pressed shuffle on her playlist. Once again, a song started blasting through the house.

————

Marinette grabbed Aria’s phone and unlocked it. She pressed the purple icon that Aria had told her about and clicked the red power button at the top. Nothing happened.

Right. The TV is downstairs.

Marinette sighed and checked under the bed before leaving the safety of the mattress. She picked up her two suitcases and took them downstairs. 5 minutes later, the sound of gunshots and suspenseful music coming from the living room rivaled the pop music coming from the upstairs bathroom.

—————-

Dante, Evita, and Armando came home to three girls shouting and running around, with another standing off to the side and filming. Chloe and Alya had come over to help after Aria had gotten out of the shower. Though it quickly turned into Chloe chasing Aria around and trying to get her to put on some clothes that weren’t covered in paint, and Alya filming Marinette freaking out about losing her deodorant.

“Dante! I stole your Pikachu boxers because they were in my drawers!” Aria ran past him, a disgruntled Chloe in hot pursuit.

“Why do I care?”

“Just thought you should know in case you start looking for them while I’m gone!”

“Speaking of being gone, shouldn’t you guys get going? Your flight leaves in 4 hours.”

“Crap! Evita! Do you have work soon? Can you drive us to the airport?”

“Can’t you guys just bike?”

Aria stopped and stared at Evita incredulously. Chloe didn't slow down quick enough and slammed both girls into the ground.

“Okay, are you stupid? Because we have like, 4 bags each, and the airport is like 45 miles away. ”

“Okay. I’ll take you, but I do have to work soon so we have to go now.”

“Okay. Akiv! Stop! Do you have your bags?”

“Yes, Ember.”

“Mousinette! Are you ready?”

“I NEED DEODORANT.”

“We can get some at the airport.”

“GAH! Okay, fine. Let’s go.”

The three girls ran to give Alya a hug before they left.

“Bye Als! Love you!”

“Adios, Vixen! Te Quiero!”

“Salut Alya!”

——————-

ONE EXCRUCIATINGLY LONG CAR RIDE LATER:,

Marinette, Aria, and Chloe stepped out of the Envoy and took their bags out of the trunk.

“Zai Jian, Evita! Te Quiero mucho!”

“Adios Mija! Je t’aime!”

Aria gave Evita a hug before slinging her book bag and purse over her shoulder and pulling her suitcase over to the entrance. The girls watched the car drive off before turning and walking into the airport.

“Ay Dios Mio…”

“What?”

“Look at the lines!” Aria gestured over to about fifty people standing in front of a counter.

“Oh, mon Dieu.” 

“Um, no. Look at your tickets. We have first-class. Which is the line over there.” Choe pointed over to a short line with only a few people.

“Oh, thank goodness.” Marinette sighed as she scanned over her plane ticket.

“Wait, really?” Aria scrambled for the small slip of paper in her wallet, accidentally dropping it.

A young male, probably around 15, picked it up. He smiled and held it out to her.

“Here you go, m’lady”

“Thanks, bro,” Aria grunted.

The boy froze for only a second, but it was long enough for her to pluck the leather contraption out of his hand and walk away with the other girls. When they were out of earshot, they all burst out laughing.

“Oh my gosh! Did you see his face when you called him ‘bro’?!”

“That was hilarious,” Aria wiped tears from her eyes.

“Welp, now we know how she keeps guys away.” 

“Who knew it was so simple?”

“No. It’s simple for me. I am the Goddess of repellent. You two are mere mortals.”

“She’s right! Oh, Great One! We are unworthy of your presence, but we beg to learn your ways!” Marinette got down on one knee, with one hand over her heart and the other being held out to Aria.

“Oh, get up Mooncake. They’re looking at us crazy again.” Chloe pulled the smaller girl onto her feet and ruffled her hair.

Marinette giggled, then bowed and took Aria’s hand. 

“I am forever indebted to you for teaching me.” She kissed the brunette’s hand before standing up straight again.

“Mooncake, I love you, but that was the weirdest thing you’ve ever done.”

“Thanks, Abelle.”

“No problem babe.”

Aria rolled her eyes. 

“Next!”

The girls looked up to see it was their turn in line.

“Please place your bags in the designated area.” The lady behind the desk gestured to a wire container.

Marinette looked to the side and placed her suitcase into the basket. The other girls quickly followed suit.

“Names?”

“Marinette Dupain-Cheng.”

“Aria Couture.”

“Chloe Bourgeois.”

The lady typed their names into the computer before waving them away. Marinette saw the dull look in her eyes and pulled out 3 macarons before whispering something and smiling.

“Excuse me, Madame? Here are a few macarons. I hope you have a nice day!” 

Marinette picked up her bags and walked away with her friends. She didn’t miss the small smile that appeared on the woman’s face.

“So, what’d you do to the cookies?”

“Let’s just say the rest of her week will be much better.”

“Minette, I have absolutely no idea what you're implying, and at this point, I'm too scared to ask.”

————

“This is why I hate flying. I’m already exhausted and we haven’t even been at the airport for 2 hours.” Marinette groaned.

“We’re done with all the security stuff, and our suitcases are already boarding the plane, which basically means we can currently do whatever we want. And don’t you still need deodorant?”

“Ugh. You’re right. Let’s go.”

Aria grinned and walked towards a sandwich restaurant.

“Aria, where are you going? The toiletries place is over there.” Marinette pointed to a little kiosk next to the bathrooms.

“Come on. You didn’t really think we would get deodorant before we got food, did you?”

“...I am kind of hungry…”

“Let’s go then!”

Aria grabbed Marinette’s right hand and Chloe’s left hand and yanked them over to the restaurant.

——————

“Flight Number 763, First class, Now boarding.”

Aria jolted awake at the sound of the announcement. She looked over at Chloe and Marinette sleeping peacefully and contemplated waking them up. She'd rather not lose an eye, or two.

Chloe woke up as the brunette picked up a small pink bookbag.

“Good morning Chlo,” Aria yawned.

“...hi Ari.”

Grabbing all of their backpacks, she took the tickets and passports out and walked over to the admittance booth.

“Tickets please."

“Here,” Aria handed him all three tickets and passports.

 Aria looked up at the man in the booth.

“Can we go in or do you need sleeping beauty over here to confirm something,” Aria pointed at Marinette.

“Um. You can go in…”

“Thanks, have a nice day!”

The girls walked to the plane and found their seats quickly. Chloe helped Aria set Marinette down and put the carry-on bags in the capsules above them. Both girls fell back asleep about 10 minutes after they buckled up.

——————

GOTHAM:

[pinknerdpanda]

Bad Blood - Part 1

Characters: Reader x Roy, Sam, Dean

Summary: You stop at a small cafe in Louisiana on your way home from hunting with the Winchesters. There is something about the man behind the counter that makes you hungry for more than just the pie.

Warnings: Violence, Language, Pre-Smuttiness

Word Count: 2262

A/N: This is the first part of a series I am working on. Part 2 is already done and I am starting part 3 next. Future parts will be NSFW and I will be sure to put that in the warnings. The gif is not mine - thanks Google.

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Bad Blood

Part 1

Guidry’s Cajun Cafe - Carencro LA

You have seen your fair share of shady places, but this one - with its battered walls and rickety tables and mismatched chairs may well top your list. You eye the empty barstools lining the counter to determine the one least likely to put your ass on the floor. You decide on the one closest to the cash register, perching gingerly upon it.

The run-down cafe is nearly empty, unsurprisingly so at 12 am. The smell of coffee makes your stomach growl and you immediately turn over the chipped stoneware mug in anticipation. The sudden squeak of a swinging door is soon followed by soft melodic whistle, both sounds cause your head to jerk up from the menu in your hand. A man wearing a green apron appears behind the counter. He approaches you holding a pot of coffee in one of his large hands.

“Evenin’ ma’am,” he drawls, his voice is warm and intoxicating. One side of his mouth quirks in a grin as he fills your cup.

“Thank you.” You return the smile as you meet his gaze. His brilliant blue eyes are mesmerizing.

“Can I get you anything ‘sides the coffee t’night?”

“Uh...yeah...actually. Do you have any, uh...pie?” You groan internally as you stumble your way through your reply. Get your shit together. What is the matter with you?

“I believe we got one slice left.” The grin on his face widens, causing the corners of his eyes to crinkle slightly. “How d’you feel about cherry?”

“Sounds great. I’ll have that.”

“Comin’ right up.”

He turns on his heel to get your pie, offering you a glimpse of his back. This man is huge, though definitely not freakishly tall like your friend Sam. The thought of Sam and his brother Dean makes your eyes roll.

Those crazy sons-a-bitches nearly got you killed. Three days ago, they’d called, asking for your help to take out a nest of vamps in Baton Rouge. What could go wrong?

Well, as it turns out, everything.

According to their research, the nest had contained no more than half a dozen bloodsuckers. They’d been keeping a low profile in the area, but the signs were all there; seven missing in the last eighteen months and four bodies, all drifters, with their throats ripped out and not a drop of blood to their name.

The Winchesters tracked them to a run-down shack out on Highway 61. The dense foliage obscured the building from the road, providing a prime spot for the vamps’ homebase. The sliver of moonlight in the inky sky gave off little light making it impossible to discern distinct shapes.

Dean found a secluded spot to stow his Impala and the three of you exited the vehicle quickly. The elder brother popped the trunk and you stifled a giggle as he propped it open with a sawed off shotgun.

You’d only been hunting with these boys a few other times and each time you’d found something new to be intrigued by.  Sam and Dean had battled and taken out every kind of evil thing you’d ever heard of and a handful that you hadn’t. Their reputation was known far and wide in the close-knit community. In your few encounters with the handsome brothers, you’d grown to appreciate their trademark cunning and intellect and they’d quickly earned your heartfelt respect. Dean’s cocky attitude and confident swagger, however, had the innate ability to frustrate the shit out of you and this was no exception.

In the hours leading up to your arrival, you’d tried and failed multiple times to get the green eyed man to share his strategy to take out the nest, each time receiving the same self-assured grin.

“It’s simple, princess. We go in, chop their heads off and celebrate with a beer for a job well done.” His use of the nickname “princess” annoyed you, but you chose to let it go for the moment.

Dean turned, passing a machete each to you and Sam, his own gripped tightly in his large hand, before slamming the trunk closed.

“Ok, we good?” His tone was determined and focused.

“What’s our play here?” you asked again, hoping for a proper answer this time.

“I told you, get in, get out, beers. Any questions?”

“That’s it?” you barked, frustration sharpening your tone.

Sam glanced at you empathetically. He seemed to understand your need for detail, but you assumed that his years on the road with Dean had helped him learn to cope.

“Oh I’m sorry, princess, do I need to draw you a diagram?” Dean retorted as he stepped closer in an attempt to intimidate you with his large frame. He gestured vaguely toward the highway. “Look, there’s the road if you want out, but I suggest you start walking now if you want to make it back to town by morning.”

Your blood boiled as you squared your shoulders and your eyes narrowed. You stretched your neck to meet his gaze.

“Listen here, Winchester, call me ‘princess’ again and it WILL be the last time.  You called me, remember?” You jabbed your finger into his chest to emphasize each word. “You need me, so you can back off with your badass male-dominance, ‘I’ve got a big dick’ bullshit. All I want is a plan. You wanna waltz through that door and get your ass ripped to shreds, be my guest, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to let your over-confidence put me in the ground.”

A muffled sound made your head whip around. Sam’s eyes glittered with suppressed laughter and his scruff covered dimples threatened to emerge. The sight was infuriating.

“What’s so funny over there, Sasquatch?” you growled through clenched teeth.

“Nothing.” he said. His attempt to wipe the smile off his face failed. “Nothing at all. I just love watching you refuse to take Dean’s crap. It is just so...refreshing.”

Dean grunted and you looked back at him through slits. “Well, what’s it going to be, Dean. You gonna keep up this asshole schtick or are we going to do our job?”

“Fine. Y/N.” He spit out your name like a curse as he leaned back against the car and sighed. “Sam and I will take the front door, you go round back to catch any trying to make a get-away. Chop chop and we are out of here. Capisce?”

The half dozen vampires turned out to be 15 and the “shack” - an expansive abandoned motel. When everything was said and done, you were all three bleeding profusely, each needing an indeterminate number of stitches, but the nest was eliminated. You limped back to the Impala in silence, chucking your blood-coated blade in the trunk before falling into the back seat and slamming the door.

Dean slid carefully behind the wheel, letting out a deep breath as Sam took his seat.

“Y/N…” Dean’s tone was soft and tinged with remorse but you cut him off.

“Just...don’t. OK? They are dead, we are breathing. Let’s just be done. I need a shower and you promised me a beer.”

Dean nodded, throwing the car in reverse before tearing off down the road.

The soft rattle of a plate against the counter draws you out of your thoughts. You smile appreciatively at the man. “Thank you. This looks delicious.”

“Bon appetite. The name’s Roy,” he offers a large calloused hand and you reach to shake it instinctively, your brain entranced by the sparkle of his eyes and his perfect white teeth.

“Y/N,” you manage, swallowing hard, the feel of his hand wrapped around yours sending a current down your spine.

“Nice to meet ya, y/n. What brings you to this part of Louisiana this time ‘a night?” He releases your hand and leans on his elbows, crossing his arms on the counter in front of you.

“Passing through on my way out of Baton Rouge.” You tug at the collar of your jacket nervously, wincing at the sting of fresh stitches near your collarbone. His eyes follow your movements, pupils widening briefly as the edge of a bandage peeks out from under the collar of your t-shirt. You drop your hand to the steaming mug. “I just needed to stretch my legs a little before I settle in for the long haul back to Texas.”

The sound of someone clearing their throat grabs Roy’s attention. “‘Scuse me, darlin.” He straightens and winks at you, scooping up the pot of coffee and heading toward the booth in the far corner.  

You shake yourself, a voice in your head scolding you for being so awkward. The last few days with the Winchesters have done a number on you. It’s not that you’re attracted to them, but damn are they attractive. You don’t usually go for the pretty-boy, straight from the cover of the plaid-appreciation edition of GQ type. But between the adrenaline of the past few days and the close proximity of the brothers, you are more than a little worked up, and the way Roy is looking at you isn’t helping matters.

Roy makes his way back up to the counter, placing the pot of coffee back on the warmer and grabbing a towel while whistling softly. You study him carefully out of the corner of your eye. His hair is cropped short and his carefully trimmed beard is peppered with grey. His neck is thick and his fitted white shirt hugs his broad chest. The sleeves are rolled up exposing his massive forearms, muscles flexing as he wipes down the counter. You have the sudden image of being pushed against a wall, that muscular chest pressing into yours as one of his thick hands winds into the back of your hair, his lips crashing into yours in a heated kiss.

“How’s it taste, cher?” Roy’s sultry voice breaks your thoughts, making you yelp in surprise. You look up wide-eyed, finding him much closer than you’re expecting and you suck in a quick breath.

Roy raises his hand in front of him, quirking an eyebrow. “My apologies. I wasn’t tryin’ ta frighten you.” You notice his a tinge of sadness in his eyes and a part of you wonders what put it there.

“Sorry.” You smile, shaking your head. “Sorry...it’s just been a long couple of days.” You scoop a forkful of pie and place it in your mouth, closing your eyes in delight as the sweet taste hits your tongue. “This is amazing,” you practically moan.

Roy’s face brightens and a wide smile graces his lips. He seems to enjoy watching you savor each bite as much as you’re enjoying eating it.

The sound of footsteps from behind you is soon followed by the squeak of a hinge and a dull thud as the customers from the far booth head outside. Roy makes his way to the door, flipping the switch on the open sign.

“Oh shit, you’re probably needing to close down…” You try to stand too quickly, but lose your balance as the stool begins tipping over, your foot still entwined in the bottom rung. Roy’s strong arms are on you suddenly as he deftly steadies you and the barstool in one motion. Leaning into his firm chest for support, you untangle your foot from the offending furniture. Your breath hitches as his scent fills your nostrils and your gaze shifts slowly upward to meet his. Roy swipes gently at your parted lips with his rough thumb.

“You had a lil’ som’thin’ on your lips there, cher.” His voice is strained.

He wets his lips and the sight of his tongue sends a heat coursing through your body. Slowly, his hand slides to the back of your head and then his lips are on yours, a feather-light touch. Winding one hand around the back of his neck, you press into him. Your eagerness granting him permission, his tongue dips into your mouth and you moan into his kiss.

A growl vibrates through his chest as his hands slide down the length of your body. One hand lands on your ass, squeezing firmly and you arch your back. Roy kisses a trail from your mouth to your throat and his tongue stops to trace the vein in your neck, the sensation sending waves of heat straight to your core. You swivel your hips and press your thighs together, searching for some kind of friction.

You quickly untie the strings of Roy’s green apron from around his waist, pulling back just enough to pull it over his head and throw it aside. He releases the grip on your body, reaching a hand behind his head to grab a handful of his shirt and yank it off as you shed your jacket. His fingertips fall to trace the hem of your shirt before hooking his fingers under it and removing it from your body. The look on his face as he drinks you in is almost predatory.

His eyes lock onto the patch of white just over your collarbone and he goes completely still, the color draining from his face. You study him, glancing down self consciously to note the blood that has begun to seep from your wound, a bright red spot beginning to spread through the fibers of the bandage.

There is nothing human about the sound that escapes Roy’s throat, and your eyes shoot up to meet his. Pupils dilated, chest heaving, mouth agape as he turns around on his heel. It takes your lust-drunk brain half a second to put the pieces together.

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[luci-in-trenchcoats]

The Least I Can Do (Part 3)

Summary: Jensen takes the reader on their second date where she experiences her first con...

Part 1 Part 2

Pairing: Jensen x reader

Word Count: 3,100ish

Warnings: language

A/N: They just keep getting longer somehow...

“Morning sunshine,” said Jensen when you opened your door, a small carry on by his feet.

“Morning,” you said, waving him in. “There’s coffee if you want some.”

“Already made some,” he said, holding up a thermos. “You ready to go?”

“You texted me like three minutes ago saying to pack some clothes and whatever stuff I wanted,” you said, walking past your couch and into your bedroom where your empty backpack sat on the unmade bed.

“Was that not enough time?” he teased. 

“Do I need a dress? Nice shoes? A parka? I need to know what this con weekend thing is. Or where it even is,” you said.

“Are you that obsessed with clothes?” he asked and you scowled. Oh, if there was one stereotype you hated as much as the sleeping around underwear model it was the superficial clothes and makeup obsessed thing. “Y/N, relax. It was a joke.”

“Maybe I shouldn’t go,” you said. “We really don’t know much about each other and-”

“If you don’t want to go, then that’s fine. But please don’t change your mind because I tried to tease you and touched a nerve. I don’t think you care about name brands and crap like that really,” he said. 

“So,” you said giving him a smile. “Jeans and tees?”

“That’ll be fine. We’re going to a concert tonight too,” he said and you raised an eyebrow.

“Okay, give me ten minutes?” you asked and he smiled, pulling your door shut before you stopped him. “I’m not worried about you seeing my underwear drawer.”

“I don’t want to see my presents early,” he said with a smirk. 

“Oh don’t try this cocky flirting game with me Ackles. You’re gonna lose,” you said, watching him hold up his hands.

“I’ll behave for the foreseeable future,” he said. “Let me know when you’re ready to go.”

“Alright. Oh and Jensen?” you asked, watching him whip his body around after heading into your living room. “How much do I owe you for the plane ticket and hotel and stuff?”

“Nothing,” he said. “I didn’t have to pay for it so don’t argue that you should have to.”

“Wait, this is a show thing?” you asked. He nodded as he sat down. “Awesome.”

“Awesome?” he asked, crossing his arms.

“I may or may not have binged like four episodes last night...” you said, walking back into your room to pack.

“So, are you a Sam or Dean girl?” he asked.

“What’s that?” you asked.

“Which one are you attracted to,” he said, a laugh in his words. “I’ve got an idea.”

“Oh, I like John,” you said. “He’s got that hot older guy thing going on.”

“You realize I’m currently older than he was when the show started, right?” asked Jensen.

“You’ve got that hot older guy thing going on ya know,” you said, popping your head out the door with a smirk. “Although you were an adorable baby boy back then. Your voice was so much higher.”

“Is this that flirty tease thing I’m getting now?” he asked. “I’ll give it right back sweetheart.”

“That’s a very Dean thing to say,” you said, walking into your closet and pulling on your airport outfit. A pair of leggings, the first tee in sight and a light hooded jacket. You slipped on your throw away shoes, the ten dollar sneakers that you didn’t give a crap about but held up amazingly well and threw your hair back in a ponytail. You tossed a pair of jeans, three shirts, pajama shorts, some underwear and your to go zip up with all your personal care crap in it. You quickly grabbed headphones, charger and a book before you were zipping it up.

“That was fast,” he said when you walked out after only a few minutes. “You sure you don’t want your laptop?”

“We’ll be busy probably,” you said. You glanced over to your dinner table covered with a few sheets of paper and your computer. 

“True. Okay. Everything off, and-”

“I have travelled before,” you said, walking over to your thermostat and turning it down.

“Thankfully it’s not across country today. Only a couple hours down to Arizona,” he said, stepping out before you so you could lock up behind you. 

“You still haven’t told me about what a con is Ackles,” you said, testing your door before walking with him.

“If you’re already binging the show, you’re going to have fun.”

“What?” you asked the front desk when you were checking into your hotel early that afternoon.

“We never received a request for a second room. Unfortunately we’re booked up,” they said and you sighed before heading over to where Jensen was talking to Jared in the lobby, waiting to go up to their rooms.

“Um, they don’t have a room for me,” you said, looking out the front doors. “I can try the hotel across the street.”

“Seriously?” said Jared. “They normally don’t screw up stuff like that.”

“I’ll bunk with Jared and you can have my room,” said Jensen, offering a smile. Jared seemed okay with that but you definitely weren’t.

“It’s your room, you should keep it,” you said. 

“I mean, you guys could share too. Not like you’re dating or anything...” said Jared, bumping his arm into Jensen.

“It hasn’t even been 24 hours,” said Jensen.

“I’m okay with sharing. We wanted to spend more time with each other. That’s the reason I came in the first place, right?” you asked. 

“If he annoys the crap out of you just kick him out and send him to my room,” said Jared, patting your on the back. “Want to meet up in a few hours and grab dinner?”

“Sounds good to me,” you said. “Apparently there’s a concert tonight he’s taking me to so we should be back in time for that.”

“Yeah. I’m sure that’ll be fun for you,” said Jared, sharing some sort of silent look with Jensen. “Later guys.”

“What was that about?” you asked. Jensen threw his arm over your shoulders and started leading you over to the elevators. For a moment you forgot all about the conversation were absolutely focused on all the warm muscle around you. 

“Y/N? Hello?” he asked, waving a hand in front of your face. Whoops. 

“Um, sorry, zoned out. What’d you say?” you asked, Jensen’s arm moving away to press your floor button and you wished he’d put it back.

“I may or may not be part of the concert tonight. I haven’t decided yet,” he said. You tilted your head up at him to see his green eyes staring back. 

“Yes you have you little flirt,” you said.

“I have to make you think I’m cooler than I actually am. I’ll use this to my advantage in any way possible,” he said, bumping into you playfully. 

“Right, because tall blonde and handsome isn’t cool,” you teased. Jensen was about to spout off something flirty back but a hand caught the closing doors and his arm quickly fell away. Two young women around your age stepped in, their eyes a little wide. He must not have wanted to draw any attention to you yet.

“Hi,” one of them said to Jensen. 

“Hi,” he said back. “You guys here for the con?”

“Yeah, it’s our first one,” said the other women. Jensen seemed genuinely happy as you realized they were both a little nervous to be near him.

“Y/N’s too,” he said, pointing at you. “What floor you guys on?”

“Fifth,” they said, Jensen hitting the button for them. 

“Are you going to sing at the concert tonight?” one asked as they got to their floor.

“I was planning on it. Have fun this weekend,” he said, returning the wave they gave him as they slipped out. 

“You handled that really well,” you said when you were alone. He shrugged.

“I’m used to it. Most people are super nice. We don’t really do bad stuff or get in trouble so no one bothers us on a day to day basis. No one follows me around or takes my picture. I’m boring. This is the most attention I get really,” he said.

“I like that about you. You’re normal,” you said.

“Let’s see how this weekend goes first and see if I’m worth keeping around.”

“Hey,” said Jensen, hopping backstage after finishing up a song, covered in a thin layer of sweat. “Having fun?”

“I wish you could have seen the exact moment her jaw dropped,” said Jared with a laugh.

“Oh my...you’re like fucking amazing,” you said, not sure where to look at him first. “You look like a rockstar and sound like one and play guitar, not to mention all the acting stuff and-”

“Told you I had to make myself seem cool,” he said, grabbing a drink of water.

“Mission accomplished,” you said, still in awe over him.

“I wonder how long that’ll last,” said Jared, Jensen whacking him with his bottle. “Hey, you got to tease the shit out of me when Gen and I got together. Payback’s a bitch.”

“I was totally in favor of you guys!” said Jensen. “I didn’t do it the second day you knew Gen.”

“I’m making up for lost time,” said Jared. “I mean, I don’t see you saying anything to Y/N for saying how cute your butt looks in those jeans.”

“Jared! You were sworn to secrecy,” you said, slapping his arm. 

“I need protection from you two,” he joked. “Besides, we don’t have secrets in this family.”

“He’s right. We don’t. Seriously though, you think I have a cute butt?” asked Jensen with a wink.

“Your cool guy factor is going down you realize,” you said, crossing your arms.

“Twenty seconds. That was longer than I thought,” said Jared, standing and stretching. 

“Shudyup,” said Jensen. You listened to a few more songs before the show ended and you stood up to head back to your room. “Woah, where do you think you’re going?” he asked, catching your arm.

“Bed?” you said back.

“If you want to we can. Or we can go out for a few hours,” he said. 

“I’m game. Not sure about an old timer like yourself,” you said, Jared raising his eyebrows as Jensen squinted.

“Oh, we’ll see about that.”

“Why is your alarm going off. We went to bed three hours ago,” you groaned.

“Sorry. Morning panel,” he said, his voice thick with sleep but willing himself to get up from the other side of the bed. “You can go back to bed if you want and just see the afternoon one.”

“No, I wanna,” you mumbled, stretching out and slumping back into bed. 

“Sure about that?” he asked, pulling off his shirt and walking to the bathroom. 

“I’m sure,” you said. You flashed open your eyes and quickly shut them before your eyes started wandering all over him. “Why are you so perfect?”

“I’m really not,” he said. “Something’s obviously not right.”

“Hm?” you asked, sitting up and opening your eyes.

“Forget it. I’ll shower quick then you can have it. Panel starts at 8,” he said.

“Jensen?” you asked. You watched him take a long sip from his coffee just before his and Jared’s panel was supposed to start.

“This one is only thirty minutes or so. Then we can grab breakfast,” he said, offering a smile.

“You just didn’t meet the right person,” you said, his smile falling away. “I don’t think you should feel bad about not having met that person yet.”

“I didn’t say any of that,” he said. 

“You didn’t need to,” you said.

“Hopefully I finally met her. Even if she thinks I’m old,” he said, Jared rolling his eyes behind him, mouthing ‘idiot’ at him. “What is Jared doing?” he asked, turning around in his seat to see Jared walking away.

“Oh, just being a good friend,” you said. “Come on, I want to see my first panel.”

“This one is smaller so it’s a good place to start I hope,” said Jensen, standing and holding out a hand for you. You followed until someone pointed out where you could go so you could sneak into the audience. You were surprised at how informal the whole process was, how a simple question led to a story and then another but somehow they always seemed to stay on track. You found yourself wanting more by the time it was over.

“You two are adorable,” you said to the guys when you saw them after they’d finished. “No wonder you play such good brothers.”

“We spend a lot of time together. As you can tell by how much Jared’s been hanging out on our second date,” said Jensen. Jared didn’t take offense and asked if you’d met any of the other people at the con yet. “We’ve been hanging out so not really.”

“Do it before we head home. Everyone’s interested in meeting your new girlfriend,” said Jared.

“I haven’t even asked that yet,” said Jensen, his face heating up the more Jared teased.

“Jared, can you give us a minute?” you asked. You waited for the two of you to be alone in the hall.

“Thanks,” he said. “I know this is probably overwhelming on it’s own and-”

“Do you want to be my boyfriend?” you asked, looking up at confused green eyes. “Yeah, I was talking to you.”

“This isn’t scary or weird to you?” he asked. 

“I like you. You like me. We’ll be going on more dates. I think we check off those criteria for boyfriend and girlfriend,” you said, reaching out and taking one of his large hands in yours.

“You’ve got a point,” he said. “I guess we’re together then.”

“I guess we are,” you said back.

“Can I go show you off to my friends now?” he asked with a smile.

“I’d love to.”

“This weekend was a lot of fun,” you said, yawning as you opened your door to your apartment that night. Jensen nodded and yawned in turn. 

“I’m really glad you came,” he said. “Maybe you can come to another one if you want.”

“Uh, duh. Those panels were awesome. I’ve definitely got some catching up to do,” you said, tossing your bag down and walking over to your phone on the wall showing a message.

“You are so going to be a Dean girl,” said Jensen, watching you tilt your head curiously. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” you said. “It’s just I haven’t given out this number in ages. The only people who have it is my modeling agency and even then they always call my cell or email, never this one.”

“Well now I’m intrigued. Let’s take a listen,” he said, walking inside and taking a seat on your kitchen counter.

“Let’s hope it’s fast. Walking Dead comes on in like ten minutes,” you said.

“Do you mind if I hang out and watch with you?” he asked, kicking his feet softly.

“No ya little cutie,” you said with a giggle. “Does someone like that show or something?”

“Yeah. Papa Winchester is on it now so of course I gotta watch,” he said.

“Now that’d be a hell of a crossover,” you said, remembering how to listen to your voicemail. It took a few tries before the message came through.

Hi Y/N. I don’t know if you remember me from Friday. I was the director in that orange baseball hat. I just wanted to say thanks for stepping in and helping us out at the last minute.

“That’s nice of him,” you said, turning to Jensen who looked skeptical.

We saw your resume from your agency and the producing team was wondering if you could stop down Monday at 10. We’re obviously doing this by the seat of our pants but if you could come in and read a few lines just to try for us we’d be forever grateful. Your agency said you just finished a contract and this might be a great opportunity for us all if you’re interested. I understand if you don’t want to, this is pretty far out of your normal realm of work. Thanks again.

“Oh,” you said, turning to look at Jensen.

“It’s your decision, not mine,” said Jensen. “Have you ever acted before?”

“The last acting I did was Girl #4 in my fifth grade play,” you said.

“Do you want to try this?” he asked, offering a soft smile. You had enjoyed the three seconds of doing it before. That really was getting to pretend to be someone else, kind of like when you modeled. But it was different. There was a story to it and you were lying to yourself if you said you didn’t want to at least go and try in the morning. 

“Yeah, I do,” you said, nodding your head.

“We’ll watch zombies another night,” he said. “You’ve got other homework tonight,” he said, standing and moving over to your couch.

“What homework?” you asked, watching as he turned on your TV and quickly got into Netflix.

“Supernatural silly. If you’re going to read for Dean’s love interest, you should watch some more of the show,” he said, patting the spot next to him.

“Do you...want me to get this part?” you asked, walking over and joining him.

“I get to act that I’m falling for a girl while I’m actually falling for the girl that plays her? Why would I ever want that?” he teased.

“I guarantee I’m going to be awful at this tomorrow,” you said, feeling his arm wrap around your shoulders, pulling you into him.

“You won’t know if you don’t take a chance,” he said.

“When it comes to you and chances they’ve worked out so far. I guess we see what happens tomorrow,” you said. Jensen kissed the top of your head and your face began to hurt from the wide smile that had formed. At least until you started paying attention to the episode.

“Are those kids playing Bloody Mary? That scared the crap out of me as a kid,” you said, snuggling a little closer to Jensen.

“This one still creeps me out,” he said. “Obviously we should watch with the lights off.”

“If I get nightmares I blame you Ackles,” you said.

“If you get nightmares, just call me and I’ll pop down and sleep on your couch. Make sure nothing bad gets you,” he said, wrapping both arms around you and squeezing you gently.

“You can always just crash here just in case,” you said, letting him decide if he wanted to stay over.

“Good idea,” he said with a nod. “Now we should be quiet seeing as there’s a ridiculously good looking man on the screen,” he said.

“I’ll let Jared know you think so fondly of him,” you said.

“Shudyup and learn how cocky but good of a guy Dean Winchester can be.”

A/N: Read Part 4 here!

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[voidhater-blog]

concerning void/null/data/diavolo/outsider

so if you didn’t know, I’ve made something similar about void ONCE BEFORE, because in general, they’re was gross and a known abuser. they’s generally came back yet again and has accused me of shit yet again and i told them there would consequences to their actions if they didn’t make a public apology so here we go again on this road..... especially in claims that are up on this page ( archived ). more to be added and feel free to expand on this if needed

this post is about tumblr user leemte ( leemtea ) / voidleviathan / @saintpretense​ / floaras / shvbon / vcoalesce / nbgiornos / twobased /goethartig / goddessfavor / @oholiness and others.

here are several other posts about this person: here, here, here, and the blog

tw for pedophilia accusations, sexually explicit talk from a minor, and death threats & suicide encouragement. 

YES THIS IS ME!!!! What do you expect, literally you have suicide baited your way into making your friends say ( noah in question, bunny in question ) saying they wanted to shoot me. their reasoning after i confronted them about it ( you never apologized hmm ). BUT LETS NOT FORGET THAT YOU WANTED US DEAD AS WELL.

remember how you said i wanted you to kill yourself without any proof but you turned around and said this in the same chat that you conveniently cropped out of your cute little chat!!! sorry that we wanted to stop being friends with you so you called us pedophiles and ERASED OUR MENTAL ILLNESSES YET AGAIN!!!

BUT REMEMBER HOW YOU SAID WE WANTED YOU TO KILL YOURSELF? WHERES THE PROOF I EVER SAID I WANTED YOU TO KILL YOURSELF?

but yeah okay!!! so lets talk about this conversation [ Part One & Part 2 ] in question, when i found out that void was saying i fetishized my own abuse and erased my status as a CSA Survivor and A Incest Survivor ( Note they’ve removed this from the callout post after I told them i was gonna out them for the disgusting being they are but :) ) which i admitted to on a public twitter.

( proof this exists via my original reblog of the post calling them out on it before they edited it, which the admitted to removing in the logs )

anyway i apologized to them for my lack of ‘civility’ for this whole thing as you can see in the logs, but here are some caps just incase yall need more.

anyway i can’t believe i have to snatch their wig yet again but heres some more shit of them lying about being poor. so first things first. lets talk about where they live and about how they are a habitual liar. so first off, they sent themselves doxxing anons, so that they could garner symapthy from myself and my significant others and tried to blame it on me. im the only person who knows they were @ leemte & leemte. i don’t know their address but they sent me this.

HMMM YOU PLAYED YOUR SELF BITCH!!! Heres the cap they showed me upclose and personal. so the discussion of where they live, they’re many times have said to the people they rp with that they live in a predominantly brown and poor community. nijmegen is not a predominantly brown and poor community, according to someone that lives around the way ( a mere train ride away at that ), said that it was and i quote ‘ white and rich ’

hmmm??? void what is the truth void??? what is the truth!!! you can find some testimonials from the black working person in question here.

in other news, in regards to that page they have up. here is peaches who they stayed with for 1 month, who is significant others with PERSON A ( who will now be refered to as person a, as they have said they didn’t want to be involved with void anymore or felt comfortable with void anymore, it’s taken them 6 months to speak out about void’s abuse and now void is PURPOSELY drawing them into this even though they know THIS ) Sibling’s ( Named Gem ) Girlfriend who they stayed with for a while ( they are Aegis of Man and Gem is sparrowhearted )

( links one / two / three for readability )

not only do i have recorded testimony of void throwing hissy fits (which i can give out if needed) but also the fact that void purposely did not shower or put on deodorant during their stay. so this SMELLY BALD PIMPLE FACED LITTLE RAT sexually pressed person a and disparaged them for coming out as masculine and would not use masculine pronouns for them. heres you yet again being shitty to trans boys you transphobic piece of trash

and lets not forget you being openly sexual at 16 with people who didn’t want to, there are multiple receipts buddy of shit like this where people would try to get you off their back about your disgusting rape fantasies but helen, wait theres more: here is you yet again admitting that youre a fucking liar

BIG TALK HERE: VOID IS A FUCKING LIAR.

remember these:

cause:

void accuses noah of giving no reciepts but yet they dont give any that are of realness, i didn’t even have void on skype anymore but their name still pops up as the display name as it does last time i talked to them. case in point:

im not friends with sage but their skype name still comes up this way ( IN GROUP CHATS )  and on mobile you’d be able to see the skype or live usename and ims one on one ( on the COMPUTER ) will still have an icon / show their profile picture even if yall aint friends no more, but void the reciepts you have have no username and no icon. STOP SAYING THAT PEOPLE CAN’T SHOW CREDIABLE PROOF IF YOU CAN’T! you literally cannot sit there and say that noah won’t give proof when you don’t give proof for all your claims. if you shell out some credible proof then i’ll apologize but other than that, we all know YOU’RE GROSS and there’s NO PROBABLE cause to believe you cause you’ve lied in the past. PLEASE DO NOT DICTACT R*PE SURVIVORS BECAUSE YOU GOT YOUR FEFES HURT YOU SMELLY ASSHOLE.

they emotionally manipulated their friends into saying shit about us because they ACCUSED us of being pedophiles & pedophile apologists. me & dallas & hades, have called them out before hand!!! literally cause we outted them for being a gross rat, they accused us of being pedophiles & apologists & fetishizers but here we are again, more of  void having the same rhetoric, being scared of being called out and pulling the SAME STUNTS: thinking that we’re not going to retaliate against them. 

but nah it’s not happening against that. either way: their mom aint no acholoic, they stole that from the kids they hang around. they treat their mom like crap, they masturbate on calls and fake moan on calls cause they’re gross little shits. this shit has been recorded but unless yall want me to upload this shit, i’m not listening to it again. they’re a gross habitual liar, a fucking thief and a faker.

they pretended to be jewish, poc, poor, and otherwise just so they could have a minority card. ( x ) ( x ) ( x ).

these are all reciepts from people that they wanted to live with, who have sent them money have have purchased places with the intention of getting void into their country to live with them because void convinced them they were POOR & ABUSED. they talk about all this shit but literally as i’ve said in the first callout post, they intiate this shit -- they cry abuse when you don’t date them and they harass when you admit that you’re asexual and too old for them. proof via creepy ass tweets ( x ) ( x ) ( x )

either way, lets not forget their cute little paypal statement, which was said by that time they were still in america. they didn’t show their balance, but they showed they got 100 MORE dollars out of no where ( not from commissions mind you ) and they did nothing ( while in america ) but spend 30 dollars at a time on kinguin limited ( WHICH IS FOR STEAM KEYS AND SHIT, LMFAO  WHAT AN IDIOT. ). yall they are trying to play us!!!!

aaah this is funny because the formal charges are about you sexually pressuring someone that kept telling you NO NO NO. And getting 100S OF FUCKING DOLLARS ON CLAIMS OF BEING POOR.

but okay all of this shit is basically void calling themselves out again, like i aint even got time for it. this is my piece about me. theres more shit about you but its not my place to get into it, and you better be glade PERSON A doesn’t want to be bothered with you anymore or like i said, you’d BE FINISHED. ending point: bitch 6 months ago i left you with shreds of your nasty fucking blonde wig, and your naked mole rat looking ass COME BACK with this shit, but here i am again DESTROYING YOU. if you ever try this shit again believe me i just wont be dissecting your pitiful little post but i WILL be dropping that heavy shit nontheless.

anyway if you can take the time please report the page leemtea for slander / abuse / invasion of privacy.

[maggiehanhamgrad701]

All About Annie

MY LOVES

Its about time we become straight up and just say what we are all thinking right (lol)? So here I go, here at the most annoying, frustrating and honest things that float to my brain when I think of Endometriosis.

HERE ARE THE CONFESSIONS OF AN ENDOMETRIOSIS SUFFERER\

Yeah, sorry to get straight into it with the gorey details. However the amount of underwear ive had to handwash in the shower, or are to far gone and had to be thrown in the bin is so high I have lost count. Might I add it really sucks when I treat myself to a beautful sexy matching bra and undies set and after the first wear I have to bin them.

2. Constant STI/STD Checks

OK this one for me is a serious annoyance. The fact that I have probably had more check-ups than a sex worker (no hate) is absolutley ridiculous. Its even more frustrating when I explain that ‘I was literally tested a month or 2 ago and havnt had sex since then’ and still get poked and proded amazes me. Even more crazy is the fact me and my boyfriend were given pills to take for an STD even though we both tested negative more than ten times, but just in case we had to take them. I have endo, not a STD mate.

3. “OMG I get really bad period pains toooooo”

Look, I know you trying to be supportive or whatever by saying this however this one one of the most offensive things you can say to an endo sufferer. You may get severe period pains and that sucks, but the fact that you think endo is just period pains is frustraing. When you can hardly get out of bed for weeks on end, talk to me.

4. Greasy Hair and Hairy Legs

You know you are having a bad episode when even the thought of showering is draining let alone actually completing this task. So to say I literally get in and out would be quite a good description. My poor boyfriend putting up with my hairy body and my poor, poor cute outfits being let down by a greasy bun. Oh the joys of fatigue.

5. Paying for Pads and Tampons

This stuff is expensive, espically when you bleed for 6 weeks straight. Goverment listen up, fund ’em!

6. When everyone you meet suddenly has the ‘answer to my prayers’

Im just not even gonna…….

7. “My Aunty had a baby and thats how she cured her Endometriosis”…..

First of all, CURE – LOL, second of all, whatever rock you live under, please remove yourself from it and educate yourself, Pregnancy doesn’t help everyone people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8. When the Staff in the Emergency Department think your a Drug addict

We all must have been here right? The funny looks, the whispers and stares, the “are you sure your really in pain hunny” chats. A common complaint from a lot of woman who deal with Endometriosis is they are made to feel like drug seekers. Seriously? Do you think I want to be lying in a cold, loud hospital wing on a Tuesday night at 1:13am instead of my warm cosy bed fast asleep? Do you really think if I had a choice I would like to be hooked up to a morphine drip filling myself with pharmaceutical crap?? NO I AM NOT SEEKING DRUGS! But I would really like them to help get rid of this pain so please come to your senses and realise I am in desperate need of your help and assist me in getting sane and comfortable enough to head home, thanks 🙂

9. The wheat bag is just never hot enough

Ok, how many of us have literally nearly burnt ourselves from frying our skin with an extra hot wheaty? (I imagine you are all raising your hands at this point) When the pains are so bad it is literally impossible to get your heat device hot enough to even slightly make the cramps bearable, there is so no saving you lol.

10. “Does like, that mean you can’t ever have babies?”

Firstly, sit down you insensitive human. Secondly, my chances do become slimmer then normal, thanks for reminding me 🙂 isn’t it actually the worst when people don’t even think about how this question is going to make you feel? So cut throat it hurts.

11. Painsomina

100% is a thing. 100%. You are so sore, that you can’t even sleep. But you are so tired and exhausted from being in pain all day and you just wanna sleep. But you can’t, cos your in pain still and you cannot get comfortable no matter how hard you try or how many painkillers you take. You are just awake, dying a slow death whilst watching time slowllllllly tick by.

12. Explaining to your new partner what is wrong with you

Isn’t the “it sometimes hurts to have sex” convo literally the worst? Explaining to a male who has it drilled in his head that periods are even more taboo to talk about then the devil, that what Endometriosis is and how it effects you, ughhhhhh such a drag. I actually have now decided we should get like gold medals after having this conversation?

13. The initial convincing the doctors theres something wrong with you saga

Omg how did I nearly forget this one? THE ABSOLUTE WORST! Trying to convince a medical professional that your BODY HATESSSSSSS YOUUUUU and them not believing you for idk, like 8 years (using that number as its the average time a girl has to wait for a diagnosis) is so horrible. I remember the “take some pandadol, its just a bad period” chats like it was yesterday. You leave feeling so deflated and so mental

14. The after surgery gas

Haha k, I’m sorry, we have to discuss it. The first few days after surgery, and all that gas that they have pumped your tummy with is leaving your body, so embarrassing lol. You feel so un feminine and its so unacceptable. With no choice in the matter, “Pardon me” becomes your new favourite saying

15. When tired really, reallllly means TIRED

I literally hate it when I get to this point. When you actually have to put thought into picking up each leg when you walk. When simple tasks such as the dishes, folding the washing or brushing your goddam teeth feel like an olympic race. Once the fatigue takes over, the only thought I can concentrate on properly is getting myself to bed.

16. The bloating

You don’t know bloat until you have meet the Endo belly bloat right? Being that bloated sucks, especially when it means you can no longer eat your favourite chocolate unless you want to deal with the 4 month pregnant belly look. Even worse, looking pregnant when you run the possibility of never actually being able to be pregnant – can suck it.

17. Having your period, like all the time

SO many of us have been here – the never ending period. The waiting for it to finish and it never does. The loosing count of how long it has been since you didn’t have to change a tampon. The “OMG WHY WONT YOU GO AWAY” tears whilst sitting on the toilet unwrapping yet another night pad that will only last an hour because the flow is so heavy. Lets all have a moment of silence for all those who have been there, we deserve it.

18. You become your friends and families pharamcist

“So, can I take these two medications together?”

“You know that thing I got off you that time I felt nauseas, can I take some home with me?”

“I have a headache, do you have anything that will help?”

“Will I be fine if I take this without food?”

“How many of these can I take at once?”

19. Cramps

Its an obvious one, yet one that still needs to be addressed. How flipping sore are those cramps though? Cramps in your belly, cramps in your back, in your legs, in your actual vagina! Like enough is enough. However your body doesn’t understand that saying and just keeps throwing you cramps on cramps.

20. Calling in sick for work

Having to try and explain that periods are not an easy task for you and that you need to stay home in bed to your manager is not a fun or ideal task. Having them believe the severity of it can be so hard. Especially when you did this last week, and now you have the same problem and they can’t quite get their head around how you have your period again in such a small amount of time? Like when is ” I have my period and I have Endometriosis so leave me be” going to be an acceptable reason for a sick day? I vote it should be now.

Guys, honestly lol – I could sit up all night typing because the list seems to be never ending. Feel free to add “the confession you wanna make but never say” into the comments below – I can’t wait to see what you all have to add and what I’ve missed!

Hope you had a lil laugh relating to the above.

[haeroniel-doliet]

i need more money to buy little art

honestly tho feeling like for that ideal goal existence i’ll try get to someday, i’ll needa be making proper money comfortable and good so i can spend all i like on society 6 and other to buy shirts and bags and just everything to a house all in different art prints (mostly florals) bc just those pictures are  like everything i want but just so expensive. i’m trying to sum down like 10 to stickers, bc i wanna do up my laptop, but dedicating to a single decal (thats like 25 ON SALE) is too much esp since i love so much. so ive kinda decided to get a hard cover for the laptop just in case i break it, and just in case i do break my laptop that i can keep the stickers on the hard case and dont lose them to replaced parts. idk seems smart. ill probs buy a kinda shady cover off of ebay for 5 or 6 pound and then spend 20 on stickers for it :] since theyre on sale till 8 am today and its 3 am im probs just gonna settle and order them. might order cover tomorrow w my dad bc i need trust assurance. hes not all on board on the stickers so im just gonna go for it. theyre gonna be like my post cards. i buy so many every place. and no. not trashy postcards. i want art. i have so many postcards of paintings in galleries and so many from comic con art valleys (guess who wants to get so much more and 100% will) i love original art the most when its pretty to me and like everyone who sees it. simples okay but i prefer soft and detailed. excited now i can go to con and also be looking for stickers bc maybe ill get a few cool ones that wont cost me as much as the society 6 ones do. and then my laptop can replicate my walls, displaying all the art ive loved that ive been able to take with me (bc theres so much i obviously dont have on my walls) anyway im looking at these and making some small bc i suddenly realise this laptops got realestate. and the saddest thing w stickers (literally why i had one of those waxy paged sticker books as a child) is that i cant dedicate stickers to a single spot. its so much dedication. what if i buy a bigger sticker and it wont fit? what if i get the perfect sticker for that spot and it wont fit? (over lap i guess) how can i be sure i put them in the right spots to start with? augh i dont really wanna cover just half of it and obviously leave space bc that puts pressure on finding stickers and i might get ones i dont love. i cant get sick of any one bc itll be there  (joy of having multiple mean theres less getting sick of anything). anyway i think im happy w the sizes of these 10 stickers and can work w them (also for now i think im just gonna be going around the edges and leaving the apple logo as it is, esp bc it glows and theres already this shitty old smiley face sticker from my old psych teacher and i kinda dont wanna get rid of it, i just wanna add things around it so it doesnt look so: clean (actually dirty) laptop that a child marked as their own) 

anyway society 6 has random discounts all the time which is p rad and maybe the day im ready to invest in my own living space and dont feel obliged to check w my parents about just about any purchase, i’ll then subscribe to something thatll tell me what discount is on. that in mind, i think i’ll only get the 9 now, that hopefully wont cost too much, and leave a bunch in my wishlist, bc there’ll be another discount (this is 20% off everything)  and maybe that’ll be like 50% off stickers and boy then when my collection is underway you bet ill go for it. and like maxx sticks on their sketch book, if i dedicate to a new book maybe ill get more for that and have a pretty thing to keep and reminisce over (tho knowing me, ill not use it much bc i have a need for pretty things to stay perfect and presentable, and i have a need for everything that i might show to others to be like near perfect otherwise its sucks and ill feel bad bc i dont wanna show it off to people. like my art book, sure i couldve made it all experimental and crap and then edited the real pages together on the computer. but no. i needed everypage to be presentable and pretty and handwritten and creative. and they must go page after page, its so awkward showing someone something and then going “oh wait now these few are empty sorry yeah heres the next page” so i baasically have  a book with mhmmm 20-26 pages of beautiful spreads that im quite proud of inside beautiful covers ( i knew id want to be presenting it for years to come) and the back pages are just...empty. and theyll probably stay that way bc i no longer have projects to be doing to fill them with. maybe one day ill grow into myself and grow out the fear of ruining what ive achieved and fill some with new projects to please myself and be an indepenednt artist not just a teacher pleaser. you know its like that with my work too, like it has to have a direction and a plan that will be achieved, and its terribly frustrating when that vision doesnt happen. but i think thats the same with everyone. 

anyway on a side note, dont you guys think its so fun and cool how ive not done my post labs that were due last friday? how every night ends up being 3-4 am until i go... mhmmmm yeah i guess nothing is happening. like i hope id bloom and do work at that 11pm-3am window and then i get here, suddenly having lost all track and sense of time and just sigh. its wasted, its basically tuesday already. have to keep telling myself dates bc it moves so weird. i planned on getting shit done two days ago. here we are regardless. and the most ill get done is get those stickers ordered bc that is i guess what ive been half focused on for mhmmm5 hrs. then ill save my 7 dollars or whatever, have stickers on the way, tomorrow order the case and thats one insignificant thing done. then the question will be have i looked at summer jobs? no of course not ive looked at ballet courses. shush. i havent showered for days bc theyve just slipped by too laying in bed, maybe tomorrow ill take a shower and pick up all the trash and tissues on the ground. maybe i will. i know i wont get real work done tonight, and already ill be sleepy till 1 pm and by then mom will be again on me abt sleeping to latesoo... yeah no point. and here i thought id make a quick totes relatable short post about how i need more money to buy stickers and maybe a brief my ideal life is to have enough money to spend on art being in every part of my life and all this  being unique so people love coming to my house and go wow its so original and cool. and that turned into a word vent thats so far taken me over half an hour. hi my batterys dying. 

lng story short, i’ll order the stickers currently in my basket after so much though, suck it up and do it and know that i have a bunch over in my wishlist for that next maybe even better sale when it happens. the only thing is im taking all the rest as transparent which for sure dulls them down (yeah white background looks sick but for some its just more classy w transparent, then theres this one bear i’m 100% naming wojtek thats in white bc i feel it’ll be best for him, and i guess having him in white will set that theres no clear rules to follow and worst case if it doesnt fit he can come chill on the keyboard side next to my mouse pad thing) honestly i cant tell if i should be getting them all in white and just hope that theyll look gorgeous no matter what. yikes 3 dollar shipping for stickers, ok itll actually be 19.62 pound and using euro card 22.50 in  euros.... am i dumb? maybe. and tho im supposed to be saving money up so i have some, i also did get birthday money sorta recently soo... birthday gift from them. first set of stickers. deep breaths ok. my parents told me when i bugged them that i just have to make a decision and not ask them all the time, and he said to get 3 stickers i told him id pick 12 so i think getting 9 is reasonable. also oh shit realising that the delivery time is 1-3 weeks and im staying here only 1 and a half more so i should really order it to scotland even tho it might get ther ebefore i do bc my parents might not rly want to send them up to me. idk ok order to scotland, thank f at least one of my flat mates is staying and tbh i should really bring her some chocolate... shes done me faavours. 

[s3venpounds]

1-102

102 questions? damn thats gonna be tough my guy but aight

1. Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it?

i do. at least, i trust in them enough to not take the phrase lightly.

2. Would you date an 18-year-old at the age you are now?

considering im 22 thats not that huge of a gap, considering some people have like a 10 year difference. so yeah i guess

3. When’s the last time you were aggravated and happy at the same time?

pretty recently actually, went to a birthday party of an acquaintance and i didn’t really enjoy myself til i went to sing karaoke but my drunk friend was being hella annoying at the same time

4. Would you ever smile at a stranger?

i do that on the daily so yeah

5. Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are?

i mean probably, humans can’t do ANYTHING without having both a positive and negative influence

6. Have you heard a song that reminds you of someone today?

yeah Spire- Reverie( feat FAWNA) that song was sent by said friend that i got reminded of =]

7. What exactly are you wearing right now?

red plaid boyfriend style shirt, pepperoni pizza print socks, superman boxers and some athletic shorts with my highschools logo and colors 

8. How often do you listen to music?

whenever im not talking to someone, playing games, or in a serious atmosphere

9. Do you wear jeans or sweats more?

sweats after wearing sweats style pants for so long its hard to go back to my skinny jeans

10. Do you think your life will change dramatically before 2013?

considering its 2017 and literally nothing happened in 2013 but my graduation then no

11. Are you a social or an antisocial person?

both? i think im one of those things you call an ambivert.

12. Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with the letter ‘A’? 

yeah and he was way too timid about it man like ‘s just a kiss

13. What about ‘R’?

nope all my friends with an r name arent close enough for me to try that shit

14. Can you drive a stick shift?

nope would love to learn though

15. Do you care if people talk badly about you?

yep. mostly so i know where to tweak my personality so i can improve as a person i guess but yeah i tend to get paranoid

16. Are you going out of town soon?

not to my knowledge no, but it wouldnt be the first time my parents pull out “surprise” plane tickets to go somewhere i didn’t want to and on such short notice

17. When was the last time you cried?

mmmmmm can’t remember, so its not in the past 6 months or so

18. Have you ever told someone you loved them?

yeah, went downhill afterwards

19. If you could change your eye color, would you?

blue or purple if possible thatd be dope

20. Is there a boy who you would do absolutely everything for?

no not really

21. Name something you dislike about the day you’re having.

how hungry i am and the lack of food

22. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead?

considering im not gay or at least not confirmed yet, no. 

23. Are you dating the last person you talked to?

dunno, not even sure where we stand

24. What are you sitting on right now?

a folded up blanket and an old office chair

25. Does anyone regularly (other than family) tell you they love you?

its not everyday but when i say i love them they say it back so thats nice

26. Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have?

yep, multiple times. but yknow oh well right? i would rather something be left where it is than go through an extra excruciating chapter of hurt just because i fell in love with someone i barely knew

27. Who was the last person you talked to before you went to bed last night?

A.T

28. Do you get a lot of colds?

nope infact the last time i got sick was 2 years ago i believe

29. Where is the shirt you are wearing from?

blue notes, it was on sale and it WAS really soft not its just eh soft

30. Does anyone hate you?

HAHAHHAA yeah. one of my friends confirmed it too still do i think

31. Do you have any empty alcohol bottles hidden somewhere in your room?

why would i hide them.. these questions were clearly made for someone under 18 and i apologize for reblogging without reading them

32. Do you like watching scary movies?

FUCK.NO.FUCK YOU FOR MAKING ME WATCH THEM AND FUCK YOU FOR BRINGING THEM NEAR ME

33. Do you want your tongue pierced?

nah sounds like too much maitenence

34. If you had to delete one year of your life completely, which would it be?

my first year. erase my existence. nah im kidding i would probs delete last year or the year before that anywhere in that time frame

35. Did you have a dream last night?

nope sadly =[

36. When was the last time you told someone you loved them?

the day before yesterday we were both v sleepy after movie night

37. Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years?

nope. marriage is an annoying thing and until i find someone worth all that struggle not gonna happen. but ive got a good feeling about this one

38. Do you think someone has feelings for you?

considering they said i love you yeah i would hope so

39. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?

that same person also said this a few days ago so yeah i think so

40. Did you have a good day yesterday?

yeah found some old classic songs and got my body groovin that night

41. Think back 2 months ago; were you in a relationship?

nope 

42. In the next 48 hours, will you hang out with a girl?

nope

43. Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you?

no… and now i feel a little sad

44. What’s the best part about school?

when all ur friends did something amazing yesterday and they talk about it with u all excited and shit

45. Do you have any pictures on your Facebook?

yep , some are really cringe worthy 

46. Do you ever pass notes to your friends in school?

nope i just texted notes were too hard to pass without getting caught

47. Do you replay things that have happened in your head?

yeah a lot to the point im almost there

48. Were you single over the last summer?

yep

49. Is your life anything like it was two years ago?

yeah a little

50. What are you supposed to be doing right now?

chores, usual adult things, maybe cooking

51. Do you hate the last guy you had a conversation with?

nah i dont hate him, maybe not on the best terms with em but yeah

52. Are you nice to everyone?

nope there are some people that just rub me the wrong way

53. Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to?

yeah 100%

54. Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat?

are you serious? 6 months? thats so short, how the hell anyone falters at that point? i expect people to start cheating ATLEAST at the 1 year mark 

55. Are you good at hiding your feelings?

not very to be honest. i wear my heart on my sleeve as a friend says.

56. Do you think you like someone?

yeah i think i do

57. Have you kissed someone whose name starts with a ‘J’?

no…….?

58. Do you prefer to be friends with girls or boys?

boys are fun for mindless fun but girls are more for sentimental stuff. both are equally nice to be around

59. Has anyone of your friends ever seen you cry?

yeah tequila is a bitch

60. Do you hate anyone?

yep! same person who hates me!

61. How’s your heart?

like spiritually or like physically. havent gotten a medical check up so dunno, and spiritually? its being taken care of so thats nice

62. Is there something that happened in your past that you hate talking about?

yep! and i refuse to talk about it =]

63. Have you ever cried over a guy?

nope never

64. Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now?

person who hates me HEH maybe even my best friend but in an endearing way like “ this fucking bitch decided to snort fucking fundip hes my friend but god damn hes a fucking dumbass”

65. Are your toenails painted pink?

nope i wouldnt mind painting em tho

66. Will your next kiss be a mistake?

probably i make a lot of them

67. Girls love it when boyfriends cry; correct?

they better not. youre a shitty person for pushing someone to that point. 

68. Have your pants ever fallen down in public?

yeah, sometimes on purpose sometimes on accident, sometimes cuz i wanted to

69. Who was the last person you were on the phone with?

A.T

70. How do you look right now?

like shite mate i havent showered yet

71. Do you have someone you can be your complete self around?

yeah Justin HEH

72. Can you commit to one person?

i damn hope so otherwise life is gonna be hella lonely

73. Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to?

yeah! 

74. Have you ever felt replaced?

yep. multiple times too

75. Did you wake up cranky?

nope woke up horny. thats what happens with morning wood

76. Are you a jealous person?

yeah, the more amazing someone is the more jealous i get

77. Are relationships ever worth it?

i wanna say yes so yall dont shy away from them but like real talk its fucking aggravating, a lot of work, and tiring sometimes. anyone who says otherwise is glossing over shit or hasn’t seen the whole spectrum yet

78. Anyone you’re giving up on?

yeah about 98% done too

79. Currently wanting to see anyone?

yeah 

80. Name something you have to do tomorrow?

the same tiring shit as everyday pinky try and take over the world

81. Last person you cried in front of?

justin

82. Is there someone you will never forget?

Azley.

83. Do you think the person you have feelings for is protective of you?

considering they stayed up with me while i was hitting an emotional low yeah i would think so

84. If the person you wish to be with were with you, what would you be doing right now?

cuddling, probably freaking out that we’re physically right in front of each other

85. Are you over your past?

nah, i like my past as shitty, cringy and heartbreaking as it is i love it

86. Have you ever liked one of your best friends of the opposite sex?

yeah isnt that how relationships happen….?

87. Is there anyone you can tell EVERYTHING to?

yeah justin

88. If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept?

yeah i’d accept it, then close the door.

89. So, the last person you kissed just happens to arrive at your door at 3AM; do you let them in?

yeah cuz its fucking cold outside my dood, here lemme get some tea or some shit youre probs freezing

90. Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated?

honestly yeah i once had this really spotty conversation with a girl literally everyone in the school hated at the time. then i realized wow, im just horny and have no substantial feelings for this person and if i do go through with this i will regret it

91. Will you be in a relationship in 2 months?

i dont know i dont like to think very far

92. Is there anyone you know with the name Michael?

yeah he grew out his hair like that annoying french kid in the will smith movie hitchcock that kept calling him  le petite asshole

93. Have you ever kissed a Matthew?

nope

94. Were you in a relationship in January? How was it going?

nope 

95. Were you happy with the person you liked in March?

nope HAH

96. Don’t tell me lies, is the last person you texted attractive?

considering the last person was my brother fuck no. hes ugly as all hell

97. Who do you have texts from?

uhh, my brother, my best friend, my brother in law, my phone company, and a close friend

98. If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say? i would cheer em on while i get fetch the crown royal hidden in the back of the pantry

99. Have you ever kissed someone older than you?

yeah not that much different from anyone else really

100. Who’s in your profile picture with you? 

no one unless you mean the person who took the photo then my cousin

101. Ever kissed under fireworks?

no, and i dont plan to now. i hate them.

102. Has anybody ever given you butterflies?

yes.

overall this shit has gotten my mood a little low so if yall excuse me im gonna mentally drown in music

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 14

and another one

Yohei: "We're ten blocks away from NoFix's spot. It's up to you two to walk there in public to get there. Meanwhile, Chie and I will take the underground path..." tsubaki: right. Yohei: "Your clothes are treated with micro-fibers capable of receiving audio, which Chie and I will hear, and which Mana in Mission Control will hear, too. You'll get instructions through those Voice Modulators, so don't panic if you think you're hearing voices." soul: ok. Yohei: "Chie, let's get suited up..." -elsewhere- Ponera's Grunt #1: "We're approaching the ruins..." grimoire: excellent. Ponera's Grunt #1: "And the fire-ants are itching to get out...as if they sense someone is here..." medusa: do you hear something? Noah: "...Yes..." medusa: ............ *the ground rumbles* medusa: hurk- Noah: "Get to some shelter...What's with that face?" medusa: alright alright! Noah: "Jeez...What's with your attitude? You have been delaying on these lessons, now we have to deal with an earthquake..." medusa: well sooooorry! ???: *roar!* medusa: O_O Noah: "What the--?!" **Fire explodes out of the ground** medusa: WHAT THE FUCK?!?! Noah: "Shit!" (takes Medusa's hand and runs) medusa: *yoinked* **The ground opens below them, revealing...** Noah: "Ants?!" medusa: WHAT THE FUUUUCK?! **Ants breathe fire at Medusa** medusa: *KICKS ON IN THE FACE* I AM PREGNANT YOU SHITS!! Noah: "Oh, like they care! And what makes you think we're keeping that thing?!" medusa: we can use it for something! train it maybe?! Noah: "Nine months down the toilet when you should be training yourself?! Hell no! Like any cumstain that comes out of your snatch would be worth anything!" medusa: *she aims a vector arrow at his neck and crotch* bitch what? Noah: (cringing) "...You actually love that parasite inside of you, don't you? More than me?!" -they get surrounded by grunts- Grunt #1: "Don't move!" medusa: [thinking: i love this DIRT more than you shitbag!] Noah: (groans) "I don't have time for this." (slides knives out of his sleeves, tossing them at the grunts) -a few smarter grunts dodge- ????: well isnt this just-....................... Noah: (holds Medusa by the wrist, squeezing hard) "What the--?!" grimoire: O______O;; Noah: o_o "The Original?!" grimoire: i beg your pardon? Noah: (robotic voice emerging...) "Y-You are not supposed to be here." medusa: ?!?! ok what the hell??? grimoire: hmm?? *looks at the book* oh. hello index, been a while. Index-in-Noah: "Too soon." (pushes Medusa down) medusa: ow! STILL PREGNANT DAMMIT! Index-in-Noah: "Quiet." (steps on her hand) grimoire: down you. Index-in-Noah: "That's what Greed has told her. He truly he is narrowminded in his lustful desires for this witch." grimoire: i take it besides that one, the only other noahs left alive are wrath and lust? Index-in-Noah: (squeezing his heel into Medusa, harder) "Yes...And if you do not call away your beasts, Wrath will be using your blood to ink our pages." grimoire:......stand down. we'll take them with us as guests. Index-in-Noah: "Why do you think we will join you...?" grimoire: i have a little, buisness proposition for you.... -elsewhere- Hiro: "...Weird." hime: what is? Hiro: (points to a table...with Arthur and Tamaki) hime:...............wat. Hiro: "I wish I could hear what they were discussing..." tamaki: this is pretty good food. Arthur: "Yes...Good..." (glances at her, blushes, looks away) tamaki: you ok? you sick or somethin? Arthur: ("Yeah, lovesick...") "N-No...Just, thinking..." -meanwhile, elsewhere- Kepuri: "Come on! I gave you idiots the fire robot's plans! What else do you want from me?!" marie: we need you to act as a mole. Kepuri: "A mole? For what?" marie: *she looks at spirit* Spirit: "Haijima Heavy Industries." Kepuri: O___O "Is-Is that really a good idea?" marie: *she puts a tracking collar on kepuri* Kepuri: "Hey?! What the hell?!" -in the cells- kinuta: *whistling* Solence: "What're you whistling for?" kinuta: feelin' good. had a nice shower, and my legs are all nice and smooth, see~? <3 Solence: o\\\\\o Alone: (wolf whistle) "I'd like to see some more..." nygus: chow ti-......... O_O;;; -kinuta is in her underwear- Solence: (gas steaming out of his ears) Alone: "...What?! It was getting good!" nygus:.............. *gives the food and slams the door shut* Alone: "..." (back to staring at Kinuta, panting) Solence: (covers his eyes) "J-Just how did you get shower privileges anyway?!" kinuta: i have my ways~ like saaay, this... *the bra drops* Alone: (howling) "Hot damn!" Solence: (peeks through his hands) "...Yeah, I'm not getting shower privileges that way..." eruka: ok right this wa-............................................................................................................. Alone: "Alright! Now you can join Kinuta, Froggy!" eruka: Q~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Q eruka: I HAVE STANDARDS DANGIT! Solence: "Let me out of here! I need a shower, and I am not like that woman!" kinuta: that and she's on the small side. eruka: D : > Alone: "Take it all off, Froggy! I like them in all sizes!" eruka: *CRIES OF DISCOMFORT* Alone: "Oh, she's self-conscious...I'll start..." (takes off his belt...) Solence: "LET ME OUT!!!" eruka: *reaches for her door* the lock is broken.. *BANGING THE DOOR* THE LOCK IS BROKEN!!!! Solence: T___T "I want to go home." Alone: (howling as he is now naked...which means nothing since he's a wolf anyway) eruka: *looks* O___________________O NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Q~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Q Kepuri: (smirks, as she adjusts her collar) "Just a going-away present..." (twirls the key, as she pockets it) "Heh heh heh..." Alone: "...Like what you see, Froggy?" kinuta: so it _is_ true what they say about werewolves... Alone: "Large and in charge, right?!" eruka: LEMME OUUUUUT!!!! Solence: "...Maybe I can produce some chloroform and knock myself out..." eruka: they're in the cells im out here, they're in the cells im out here, they cant get me they cant get me. Alone: (reaching a claw out) "I could bring you in..." eruka: I'M GONNA STAY OVER HERE THEN! Alone: "...Near Naked Kinuta?" eruka: BETTER THAN THE ALTERNATIVE! *pulls out her phone* Alone: (starts posing, thinking she's going to snap shots of him) eruka: *texting someone for help* --Elsewhere-- Free: (phone vibrates) Free: "...Oh, crap..." --At the Jail-- Free: (holding Kepuri by the collar) "Guess who was nice enough to give up the key?" eruka: *HUGS FREE* OH THANK GOODNESS IM OK I THOUGHT I WAS GONNA DIE Q~Q Alone: "What?! You won't hook up with me, but you'll take that hairless werewolf?!" Free: "...Why is everyone but that crying guy naked?" eruka: long story. Free: (glares at Alone) "Dude, have some self-respect and put on some pants." kinuta: what, you dont have a human form? Kepuri: (still being held by the collar, in the air, as Eruka hugs him) -_- Alone: "Well, yeah, it's just really ugly...and if I did, I'm pretty sure the metal in my nose would crush my face and kill me." eruka: i thought you'd be a decent person, but ooooh i want to hex you so bad right now! Alone: "Hex me, baby!" eruka: NOT YOU! Kepuri: "Who, me?" -elsewhere- Kid: (managing to walk, sighs...) liz: you're doing great, kid. Kid: (smiles) "Thank you...It's because of having everyone's support..." (trip a bit, but doesn't fall) stocking: *she holds his hand* Kid: "...How are you doing, Stocking?" stocking: a lot better now. Kid: "I'm glad...We should be out of here tomorrow..." stocking: and we'll be heading home tomorrow... Kid: "Once Soul and Tsubaki return from...whatever they're doing." liz: yeah. -elsewhere- soul: *knocks the door to the warehouse* Minion #54: (slides opening in the door) "Password?" soul: its us, let us in. Minion #54: "..." (shuts the opening, then multiple locks are heard unlocking. The door opens, as the Minion gestures for them to enter) -the two enter- *A stage is in the middle of the warehouse, with two rows of armed Minions leading to it* *Above are stage lights, chains, and scaffolding* soul: ................ tsubaki:.......... *Atop the stage is a large box, covered in glittering, light-up question marks* ???: (over loudspeakers) "Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends..." soul: ?? ???: "We're so glad you could attend! Come inside! Come inside!" -they do so, slowly- Minions: (start marching in time to the music) soul: ???? *Behind the box, NoFix, in a sequin jacket and a skirt, steps out with a microphone, singing the song* soul:.......................[thinking: alright what the fuck] NoFix: *singing* "There behind a glass is a real blade of grass be careful as you pass. Move along! Move along!" tsubaki: o_o; *NoFix finishes the song by sliding along the stage, then takes Soul's hand and kisses it* soul: ................... [thinking: *SCREAMS INTERNALLY*] NoFix: "Yohei! So happy to see you! How are things? How you feeling? Did that rash go away?" (then glances Tsubaki up and down) "Hmmm...So happy to see you, my little shadow beast." tsubaki: .......... NoFix: (claps his hands, rubs them together) "We're going to have so much fun together, aren't we?" tsubaki: cut the crap, where's saki? soul: [thinking: part of me just died.] NoFix: "Hmph." (glares at Soul) "You've made this one all mean. Full of piss and vinegar, ain't she?" (shrugs) "Very well." (goes up the steps, knocks on the box) "You okay in there, Saki?" saki:.......... tsubaki: saki!! NoFix: "Ah ah ah...You know what I want." (points at Yohei) "One Shadow Beast for one Shadow Beast's Sister." (leans down the stage, holding a hand out to Soul) "Do we have a deal?" soul:.........first we see saki... Minions: (cock their guns, aim at Soul and Tsubaki) NoFix: (sighs, holds up a hand) "Hold your fire..." tsubaki:........ very well....... i surrender. soul: chie you dont- tsubaki: i'll be ok. i promise. *smiles* NoFix: (drags his feet to the box, gestures to it at Soul and Tsubaki, and taps the box...and the box falls down to reveal Saki) "There. She's there. Now do we have a deal, Yohei?" saki:....................... soul:..................deal... NoFix: (looks at his watch) "60 seconds to have your sisterly reunion..." tsubaki: *she hugs her* its ok, we're getting you out of here.... saki:.......*griiiins* NoFix: "54...53...52..." saki?: *wraps her arms around tsubaki, a little too tightly* soul: what the- NoFix: "Oh! One more thing..." (glares at Soul) "I kissed your hand...and you. Don't. Taste. Like. Yohei!" soul: O-O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; NoFix: "Kill the impostures!" tsubaki: *changes into bomb form and rolls away* soul: *scythe arm and slashes at the grunts* NoFix: "???" NoFix: "...What the fuck?" soul: also, gross. NoFix: "Rude! Minions, fire!" Minions: *both rows aim at Soul* -BOOM- -soul and tsubaki run amidst the smoke- NoFix: "Idiots! What do I pay you people for?!" Minion #72: "You don't! You threatened to kill us!" NoFix: "...Oh, right!" minion: you dont pay us at a- NoFix: (slashes at random at a Minion) -deeper in the halls- soul: where now? Yohei: (over Voice Modulator inside Soul's brain) "What happened to Saki?" soul: i dont think that was saki... i think it was that weird shape-shifting girl... Yohei: "Mimeca...So he just wanted to kill me and get Chie and Saki..." soul: also he kiiiinda kissed my hand... which again, EW! Yohei: "...That's a little homophobic dude." soul: THAT ISNT WHAT I MEANT! D :< [ITS NOT CAUSE HE’S A GUY ITS CAUSE HE’S A DEPRIVED LUNATIC!!] Yohei: "Whatever. We need to know where Saki is, and you aren't finding her by running away. At least grab a Minion on your way out to interrogate." tsubaki: roger! Minion #16: "Freeze!" soul: !! Minion #16: "Don't move! NoFix wants to speak w--" *PUNCH* soul: tsubaki holy shit* Minion #16: o______o (unconscious) -elsewhere- NoFix: *cough* (fanning smoke away) "What the hell?! Mimeca?! Who were those two?!" mimeca:...... *shrugs and turns her hands into a fake bomb and a scythe blade* NoFix: "Weapons?! No wonder Yohei tasted weird!" (thinks) "Wait...If those two aren't Yohei and Shadow Beast, then where are those two?" mimeca:..... *shrugs again* Yohei: (looks at Chie) "What do you want to do?" chie: seems there's a door ahead... Yohei: (taps the side of his glasses, starting the x-ray option) "I can't quite make through the lead door, but I sense someone...Vital signs are weak..." (approaches the door) "Hello?" -its a large garage.... almost like a mech garage- Yohei: "...Crap...What is he keeping in here..." (sees shadows from the light...) "Chie, what can you do with the shadows in here, in case we have to fight?" chie: *biting her lip* whatever we need too... Yohei: "Good..." (pulls out a flashlight, which he holds in one hand while holding Silver Gun in the other...) chie:....its too quiet in here.... Yohei: "Horror film cliche if I ever heard one..." (studying the contents of the garage: robots) chie: ......... Yohei: "Why so many robots...?" (grimaces) "After his obsession with the Fear Robot..." -thud, thud- Yohei: "?!" -two girls lay on the ground, motionless- Yohei: (puts down his gun, approaches the girls) "Crap..." (leans down to check vitals) chie: ...wait... yohei! -the two girls spring to life, one arming guns the other arming blades- mimi droid 1: ufufufufu~ mimi droid 2: <want to try dying once~?> Yohei: "...Oh, fuck no." (aims at Droid #1) -droid 1 charges with blades- ~KILLER MIMIS; Bladetta and Bulletta~ Yohei: (fires a bullet at Droid #1 Bladetta--which sticks to her like gum) bulletta: *shoots at chie, who dodges with a dark shield* Yohei: (smirks at Bladetta...) *The bullet is growing, covering her blade like a wad of gum* bladetta: ?! Yohei: "Ever get gum stuck in your hair?" (fires a bullet through her torso) "Real pain." bladetta: !!!! Yohei: *aims at the forehead* Yohei: "Silver Gun...Final Execution..." *Silver Gun expands* -in the hall- Minion #16: (groaning, unconscious) soul: ok, where's saki? Minion #16: "Wh-Why would I tell you?" soul: cause i'm gonna cut your head right off if you dont tell us! Minion #16: (smirks) "NoFix is going to kill me if I tell you. What else you got?" tsubaki: why did you join him? Minion #16: "...I'm Dokeshi. You think it's easy living in a world where no one looks out for us?" soul:..... we are weapons, so i guess i can see where you're coming from... Minion #16: "So if I can help NoFix make things at least a little bit safer, wouldn't you do the same? That's why he took Saki--to get that Dokeshi sister of hers! And when they find her in the garage, they're in for a surprise! BWa ha ha ha--" o_O "Oh, crap...Um, could you pretend I didn't say that?" soul:...... *KNOCKS THEM OUT UNCONCIOUS* come on! chie: ahh.... damn..... bulletta: ahuhuhuhu~ Yohei: "Chie! Look out!" chie: !!! *dark shield* yohei, are you alright? Yohei: (reaches around Bulletta, snapping her head off) "Fine..." ("I don't know what I would do if Chie was hurt...") chie: ok.....now to find saki... Yohei: (nods, aiming the flashlight around the room...) Yohei: "...So many robots here..." (grimaces, as he sees one towering one) "He...rebuilt it?" -elsewhere- saki: ..................... NoFix: (over an intercom) "How is my darling little Saki-chan?" saki: .......................................... NoFix: "...That good, huh? Glad to hear! Well, just a few minutes, and you'll be up to bat..." saki:.................... NoFix: (gestures to Mimeca) "Want to hear Yohei and his girlfriend scream?" mimeca: *giggling motion* NoFix: (grins) "That's why I like you, Mimeca--always up for a laugh..." (taps on a tablet on the wall, opening a secret door leading into the garage...) chie: ?! Yohei: "...No..." chie: ?!?! NoFix: "Ho yay, Yohei!" (looks to Mimeca) "I kinda want to take on Shadow Beast. You want to have some fun with Yohei?" mimeca: *knife fingers and charges* Yohei: "Get away from Chie!" (runs towards NoFix) NoFix: (holds Chie by the shoulders, between him and Yohei) "Protect me, Shadow Beast! I don't want the big bad Yohei to get me!" mimeca: *kicks him in the chest* *griiiin* chie: yohei! *shadow blade from her elbows and slashes* Yohei: (grimaces, struggles to get a hold of Mimeca's arm) NoFix: (grunts) "Oh, that felt nice..." (his wound is already healing) "Let me try..." (removes a knife, slashes at Chie) mimeca: *KICKS HIM ACROSS THE FACE* C: chie: *pulls away, barely missing the blade* -there is a slight cut on her back that bleeds a little- Yohei: (grunts, knocked to the floor) NoFix: (licks his lips) "Nice..." (wraps an arm around her waist, trying to lift her off the floor) "Let's leave, just you and me..." chie: *shadow melt* Yohei: (struggling to turn over, aiming his gun at NoFix, but can't get a shot around Chie...) NoFix: "???" chie: *appears below mimeca and tosses her* mimeca: DX Yohei: (sighs) "Thank God..." (tries to get up) "You're a life saver, Chie..." chie: *she holds a hand out* dont sweat it. Yohei: (reaches for her hand...) NoFix: "Yoink." chie: !!!??? Yohei: "?!" NoFix: (holding their hands) "Let's dance..." (pulls on both of them, so that they can collide against each other) chie: oof! Yohei: "Oof!" NoFix: "Knock yourselves out, peeps." (pulls up Chie by the arm) "You're coming with me..." mimeca: *turns on some music* chie: let go of me! NoFix: (holds her by both arms, like he is going to ballroom dance) "Can't. Still need you." (backs out of the room) Yohei: "No!" (gets up, trying to run at NoFix) chie: *knees him in the crotch* NoFix: "Uhf! Again?! Really?!!" (spins her around--so her legs knock Yohei in the face) Yohei: "Ugh!" (knocked back to the floor) chie: !!! NoFix: (nears his face to hers, his voice going up an octave...) "That. Hurt. As much as what I'm going to do to you..." chie: !? chie: w-what do you want out of me? NoFix: "You should've heard what your sister said...'Don't hurt Chie! Whatever you do, do to me!' You know what I want? YOUR. POWER!" chie: LIKE HELL I'LL LET YOU- NoFix: "Your worthless human sister ain't worth anything! I want your shadows! I want you to kill! Bathe this world in darkness! Make it spin off its axis! We're going to do a lot of shit together, lady!" chie: in your dreams freak! *A bullet goes through NoFix's shin* NoFix: "Fuck!" Yohei: (holding the smoking gun...) chie: *tries to force nofix off her* NoFix: (squeezes along her waist) "This the best you got? Maybe you aren't worth it...This is the Shadow Beast? No, you're just a little girl!" Yohei: (fires a shot again at NoFix's shin) NoFix: "STOP SHOOTING ME!" (cries) chie: *SHADOW CLAW+SLAP* NoFix: (knocked back, loosening his grip) "Oh...I like that..." (sticks out his tongue towards her) "Hit me again..." chie: *SMACKS HIM TO THE END OF THE HALL* NoFix: (smiling) "Yeah, like that..." (collapses, unconscious) Yohei: (groans) "Chie!" chie: ?? yohei are you ok? Yohei: "Just bruised..." (gets on his two feet) "You?" chie: i'm ok.... Yohei: (tries to stand, but ends up leaning against her shoulders) chie:....... *she hugs him* dont scare me like that, idiot! Yohei: "Could say the same to you, stupid." (holds her...) chie: ............saki... Yohei: (pulls back) "Let's find her and get out of here..." -she's blushing a bit- chie: yeah. Yohei: (trying to ignore the blush as he taps on his earpiece...) "Soul, Tsubaki? Have you found Saki?" soul: not yet, BUT THE GARAGE IS A TRAP- Yohei: "What?!" soul: there's two killer dolls there! chie: took care of that. tsubaki: uhhhh..... Yohei: (sighs with relief) "Okay...But that person I detected in here...Where is Saki?" tsubaki: i think i found something..... *she sends a pic.............its nofix's room* Yohei: (holds the phone, looking at the pic...) "Oh no..." chie: what is it? soul: christ, and i thought kid and that weirdo garland had issues. Yohei: (sweating) "Chie, I don't think you should see this..." chie: what is it yohei? *she looks* O_O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; *The room has giant photos of Yohei, as well as a blow-up doll in the bed* soul: ugh, the mind can in fact vomit. tsubaki: even on the ceiling... Yohei: "J-Just...We need to focus." (taps his glasses, checking the garage...Points at a wall) "Chie, get us through that wall: someone is behind it." chie: right.... Yohei: (waits for her to break the wall) -the wall is broken- Yohei: (enters with Chie into the room...) -a child is there, crying- Yohei: (holsters his gun) "Hey...What's wrong?" child: there's a scary man who's making my daddy hurt people. i want my daddy and i want to go home! Yohei: (nods) "What's his name?" (taps on his gun to turn it into a microphone) child: Tetsuda......Ichihara..... Yohei: (calls into Silver Gun to Soul and Tsubaki) "Find Tetsuda Ichihara: we are getting him out of here." chie: and you? child: A-Aimi... soul: ok. Yohei: "Stay with us, Aimi. We're getting your dad and you to safety." -in the hall- Minion #89: (groaning on the ground) soul: *grabs him by the neck* Tetsuda Ichihara, where is he? Minion #89: o___o (points to the person next to him) soul: *he looks at the grunt* Minion #108: "A-Aimi..." tsubaki: your daughter is in good hands, sir. Minion #108: "I-I can't leave! He'll kill her!" soul: we found her and she's with people who will keep her safe. aimi: d-daddy? Minion #108: "Aimi!" (seizes Soul) "Get her out of here!" soul: right, get her some place safe! chie: right. Minion #108: (struggles to stand) "He's going to find me..." tsubaki: we're getting you to safety sir. Minion #108: "O-Okay..." **Whistling is heard...** aimi: *singing along* Yohei: "???" chie: ??? Minion #108: (whistles back) "...We need to get moving. NoFix will be here..." soul: got it. Minion #108: (limps along with Soul and Tsubaki) -elsewhere- Kepuri: (in a business suit...and hiding the explosive DWMA collar with that suit) "I am here for my 9:30 AM job interview with Haijima Heavy Industries." employee: right this way ma'am... Kepuri: (walks after the employee..."I miss my old shoes...these just feel awkward..." Adjusts her glasses...which broadcast to DWMA Security) nygus: we're just about in. Spirit: "Good..." Kepuri: (is led into a large room...with robots everywhere) ._.; -worker mimis stare and smile- Kepuri: (nervous smile...but also delighted inside: "OMG the circuit boards the microchips--GASP! How did they get that collider?! That model was pulled off the market years ago! Wait, is that a zero-energy manipulation module?! SQUEE!!!) marie: do you think she'll be ok in there? Spirit: "I don't know. Haijima is known for unsavory business practices, but it's not like they would kill her." interviewer: well hellooooo there :D you here for the intervieeeeew? Kepuri: (smiles) "Yes." (holds out a hand) "I'm Kepuri--" interviewer: ?? Kepuri: "Kepurine Morphia." (reaches for the interviewer's hand) interviewer: nice to meeeet you miss morphiaaaa. Kepuri: "Likewise." ^_^; ("Why are they talking so weirdly...?") marie: i think its a verbal tic? Spirit: "I hope so..." Kepuri: "Well, I look forward to this conversation with you. You have an impressive facility." -elsewhere- Meme: (sewing her Halloween outfit) tsugumi: it was nice of stein to lend you one of his coats, mio-chan. mio: i guess.... Meme: (smiles at Mio) "Yes, Dr. Frankenstein..." mio: 7////7 Meme: (taps her outfit) "I'm just happy to make something that isn't some tacky 'sexy Frankenstein's monster' outfit. Yuck--I'm so sick of that trend." mio: anya seems happy with her pumpkin outfit... Anya: (blushing, smiling) "So much fun..." ao: kukukukuku~ *in her ringu ghost costume* Meme and Anya: (see Ao) "EEEEEEK!" tsugumi: wow, nice costume, ao-chi! ao: thank you, midori helped me with it. Meme: (clutches Mio, shaking with fear) "Creepy..." mio: O///__///O -back in the hallway- Yohei: "Where are you guys?" soul: basement level 1, you? Yohei: "Level 2. We're almost there..." tsubaki: do you know where the exit is? Yohei: "Yes..." (puts a hand to a wall) "Mostly." (whispers to Chie, shows his rectangular package...) "I'm going to blow a hole in this wall to the outside. It is stable here, and it will let us escape rather than going out the exit NoFix is expecting." soul: ok... Minion #108: (walking the stairs with Soul and Tsubaki) "What does NoFix want with you two?" soul: well, he actually wanted the people who are with your daughter, you see, one of the person's sister is being held here... Minion #108: "...Bastard." soul: no kidding.. Minion #108: "Be careful...NoFix can be anywhere..." soul: yeah.... Yohei: (attaches the explosive, holds the detonator...) "Aimi, I want you and Chie to go behind that box and stay there. I need you to keep Chie safe for me, okay?" chie: um...dont you mean keep aimi safe? aimi: hehe~ Yohei: (looks at Chie) "No, I meant keep _you_ safe..." (looks at Aimi) "Can you be the hero she needs, kiddo?" aimi: ok mr! :) chie: ..... *small smile* Yohei: "Hee hee..." (waits for them to get behind the box...) "Soul, Tsubaki, you here yet?" soul: we're at the stairwell now. Yohei: "Okay...When you get here, you're going to hear an explosion. That's me. Don't panic." soul: ok. Yohei: (holds finger over the detonation button...) "Here we g--" (choked at the throat) aimi: ah! Minion #108: (hearing from the stairs) "That's Aimi! What's happening?!" chie: !!! *shadow claw* let him go! NoFix: (chuckling...) "Do you know how much harder it has gotten to heal?" (squeezes Yohei's neck) "My time is limited...If I want to spin this world off its axis, I need to speed up plans. If I have to crack a few eggs to get there--" (punches Yohei in the chest, as ribs are heard cracking) chie: stop it! aimi:.......*she seems scared, but trying to be brave* NoFix: "You know what I want, Shadow Beast." (spots Aimi) "Well, now: who let you out of your cage, Mini-Beast?" aimi:........*she looks at his feet* Minion #108: (gasps as he sees NoFix, ducks under the stairwell to watch...) "Wait..." (looks at Soul and Tsubaki) "What do we do?!" NoFix: "Hey! Look at me, Mini-Beast!" (slams Yohei's face against the wall, right next to the explosive) "Look at me!" -the gravity around nofix reverses, bringing him to the ceiling- NoFix: o_O "Whoa...Wait, what?" soul: what the- aimi: yay i did it! NoFix's grip on Yohei is lost, as he falls towards the floor--and is caught from falling by the anti-gravity* aimi: you ok? Minion #108: "...What on earth...?" chie: what was- Yohei: *coughs up blood* "I can't breathe..." (wheezing) "My lungs..." chie: come on! Minion #108: (picks up Aimi) "Aimi!" aimi: daddy! *she hugs him* Yohei: "Chie...Get us back, then trigger the explosives..." NoFix: "Let me down, you brat!" chie: ok.... -dark portal- Yohei: "Okay...trigger the explosives." -BOOOOM- chie: wait- SAKI! NoFix: "Oh, her? Heh heh heh...You'll see her soon enough..." chie: where is she?! NoFix: (leaning on Mimeca for support, starts singing) "Up on the roof..." chie: *she tries to run to the building* Yohei: "Chie, wait--" (groans) chie: yohei! *she tries to support him* Yohei: (pants) "Soul, get me and Ami out of here with her dad. Chie, go with Tsubaki and get Saki." tsubaki: right! NoFix: "Clock is ticking, buddies...But we're heading out. Until next time, Yohei..." chie: wait- NoFix: "Get us out of here, Mimeca." mimeca: *salutes and pushes a big ol button* **Door opens up, allowing NoFix and Mimeca to exit** -later- chie: ......................... Yohei: (into intercom) "Chie, what's happening?" soul:........... Yohei: (lying in bed) "Ow..." mana: take it easy now.... aimi: *drawing 3 stick figures, one small one with ponytails, one tall man, and a tall woman with wings and a halo* Shotaro: (looks at Aimi's drawing) "Nice work! Who are they?" aimi: this is me, this is daddy, and this one's mommy. Shotaro: (smiles) "Good work!" ("...Her mother...How sad...") aimi: that spinny guy put her to sleep.... daddy says she moved to heaven... i hope i find a way to heaven someday so i can see her again... Shotaro: (sad smile) "..." -there are other drawings, such as ponies, yohei and chie, nofix [or has he has been titled 'mr spinny guy'], and other stuff- Shotaro: "That's Yohei and Chie?" aimi: mmhmm. they're really nice. not like mr spinny guy. *sticks out her tongue* Shotaro: (chuckles) "Yeah, no kidding." ("...He hurt Chie, Mana, Yohei, Tool...I'm gonna break his face...") tsubaki: where are you and aimi going to go from here? Minion #108: "I don't know...Wherever we go, NoFix is going to be around the corner. We need protection, but no police force is going to protect us...Not a Dokeshi child." liz: ....... you should come to death city. Minion #108: "...Would they have us? I worked for a mass murderer." liz: we have people who used to work for a gorgon witch living there... its the best chance to start a new life, trust me. *she smiles* Tetsuda: "...Thank you. What do we need to do?" liz: we'll send a message, do you have anything on you? Tetsuda: "Clothes on our backs, what you see Aimi with, and...a photo album." liz: ah.... we can supply you with a small apartment someplace. Tetsuda: "...What do I have to give you in exchange?" -later- Kid: (walking with only the slightest of limps...) "That man, Yohei...Soul, what happened?" soul: long story. *he's cleaning his hand off as he explains the situation* Kid: "...Good work." soul: yeah.... still, that guy is gonna haunt my nightmares for weeks.... *cringe* kid: "...And Stocking's..." soul:....................... Kid: "...We have to do good in the world, to make up for the evil spread by those monsters. You did good, Soul, far more than I was able to while in this hospital..." soul:..... thanks.... Kid: "I have one more thing I wanted to do...Those people you were working with, Yohei and Chie, would you be willing to speak with me?" chie: sure, what did you need? Kid: "Are you two...going to be okay?" chie: ................................ Kid: (hands her a pocket mirror) "I am in your debt, for what you did for Stocking, my friends, and for me. If there is anything that the DWMA can provide you, you call us, please." chie: with a mirror? Kid: "It's a Death Mirror, attuned to my Soul Wavelength. You tap it, and any mirror near me will get your incoming call." (shrugs) "People tend to focus more on stealing phones from people, but few people think to take away a mirror." chie: ......ooook? Kid: "Is it any more bizarre than...him?" (points at Shotaro) Shotaro: (biting Bone of the Monkey, swinging from the ceiling while eating a banana) chie: true. -elsewhere- Noah: "..." medusa:............... grimoire: here we are. Noah: "And where is 'here'?" (kicks at a fire-ant) ???: "Never. Harm. My ants." grimoire: you shouldnt have done that. Noah: (smirks) "Why not?" (jabs his heel into the fire-ant) Amy the Fire-Ant: (shrieks) **A blast fires into Noah's face** Noah: "AAAAAAaaaaHHHH!" medusa: *smirks* **Light shines slowly onto Ponera on her throne** Ponera: (death glare at Noah, then looks to Medusa) "The Snake." grimoire: *punches noah in the shoulder* medusa: yeah? Noah: (grimaces...robotic voice of Index resumes) "Still the model of perfection, are we not, Original?" Ponera: (glances at Noah...) "Why are you with this cheap knock-off of Grimoire, Snake? I never thought you would debase yourself this much." medusa: well he does contain knowledge of the book of enoch, which mr smary-pants thought was the book of _eibon_, and i would like to use that knowledge for my own purposes. grimoire: T-T Ponera: (smiles) "And now _we_ have the Book of Enoch, and _we_ will use its knowledge for _our_ purposes. Grimmy, please escort the Book and its Icon to the jail cell. I would like to speak with the Snake for a bit." medusa: hehe.. *she smirks at noah* Noah: (resuming control over the Index, glares at Medusa as he is pulled away) Ponera: "Snake...There's something different about you. You get a haircut?" medusa: grew my hair out, new clothes, i'm pregnant no thanks to MR LOOK-ALIKE OVER THERE! Ponera: "..." (squee!) "You're having a baby! That's so cute!" medusa: yeeeeeah..... Ponera: "Have you thought of a name? How many months are you?!" (hugs one of her ants) "This is so exciting!" medusa: ........................... -elsewhere- Black Star: "Man, feels like I've done nothing for days..." Patty: "Tell me about it. It's like I disappeared and everyone forgot about me." Black Star: "Tsubaki, why didn't you take us on your secret mission?!" tsubaki: tell you what, when we get back we'll go on a mission, just the two of us. Black Star: "..." (pouts, crosses his arms) "Okay, fine..." (someone peeks over the couch where Black Star is sitting in the hospital...) Shotaro: (looks at Black Star) "Are you my twin?" Black Star: ._____. tsubaki: ah! Black Star: "...Do you like Charisma Justice?" Shotaro: "I LOOOOOOOve Charisma Justice!" Black Star: "ME TOO!" Shotaro: "AAAAAAH!" tsubaki: oh boy.... Black Star: "AaaaAAAAAH!" Shotaro and Black Star: (bro hug) soul: *chuckles* Yohei: (looking out his window at the Bro Hug, chuckles) "Idiots." (winces, grimaces) "Ah! It hurts when I laugh..." soul: easy there. Yohei: (groans) "Yeah...I would kill for a cigarette..." soul: is that really the best idea right now? Yohei: "No, but neither is addiction." (wheezes a bit) "Even a nicotine patch...Stupid medical doctors with degrees and experience..." soul: you'll probably get along with stein then. Yohei: "Who?" soul: he's one of our teachers, he's also a doctor. kinda crazy, but he's pretty damn good at his job.... mostly. Yohei: "Ugh, more doctors...Hated hospitals whenever I got injured, don't like them now..." (looks at Soul) "By the way, good work back there." soul: thanks..... Yohei: "...Evans, what're you doing at the DWMA anyway?" soul: .........i'm a weapon. Yohei: "Hmm...And a musician, too." soul:.................................. Yohei: "Nice fingers, far too nice for a fighter...but more likely for a piano player." soul: ....................................................... -he tightens his fists- Yohei: "???" soul: nice gun..... kinda looks like a dog. Yohei: "Yeah, my Silver Gun Mach 2. Loyal weapon..." soul: mach 2, eh? Yohei: "Lost the first one to take out the Fear Factory." soul: ah... Yohei: "Yeah...Had to build a new version. At least this one has better reception..." (taps a button, causing the gun to project a football game on hologram) "Ugh, Manchester..." soul: cool. Yohei: "Yep...So, Mr. Evans, what's next for you, Tsubaki, and your group?" soul: probably heading back to death city... Yohei: (nods) "I bet your meister will be happy to see you..." soul: *wince* y....yeah...... Yohei: "???" -later- Kid: "How is packing going?" liz: just about done. Patty: "Yep!" (holds up her suitcase--with clothes poking out of its sides) -and so- Black Star: "Later, London!" -elsewhere- Kepuri: (in her new lab) "Where is it..." interviewer: right thiiiiis way maaaaam Kepuri: "Okay..." ("What is with this person's way of speaking...?") -the door is open- Kepuri: "???" (looks inside the room...) -a large lab is inside- Kepuri:  ("Laaaaaaaab...Imagine all the things I could build in here!") marie: she's in. Spirit: "Okay...Let's see what she spots in there..." Kepuri: "Will this be where I will work?" worker: yes ma'am. *putting things into a shipping box labled 'send to 5th brigade lab' Kepuri: (spots the box on her glasses..."Hmm...") Spirit: "5th Brigade?" Kepuri: "I am happy to see the equipment available in this lab." (to the Worker) "What's that project you're working on?" worker: mostly construction bots, but hibana ordered these fire flowers in bulk, she says part of them are being used as fuel, the other part is being used in make up and stuff. frickin celebs, am i right? Kepuri: "Ha ha, yeah, I hear that..." Spirit: "Make up...Marie, are you thinking what I'm thinking?" marie: ............ Kepuri: (spots an engine) "Oh, wow! Isn't that the turbine from the Flame-Bot 4200?" worker: yeah, amazing we were able to recover it. Kepuri: "Ha ha, yeah, no kidding." (looks around it) "I thought something with this much power would need more cooling vents..." worker: thats part of what we're working on. Kepuri: "Let me try something..." (types a plan on the computer) "Maybe something like this?" worker: hmmm...ooh.. Kepuri: "That'll reduce the temperature by 12 degrees, and it will lighten the machinery by 40 pounds as well." worker: facinating. Kepuri: (blushing) "Oh, it's just a little thing I do..." Spirit: (eyeroll) -in the cells- Alone: "I miss Bug Girl." -they're playing poker- kinuta: *lookin at her cards* Solence: (face red) "So, who's still in?" kinuta: *she lays down her cards* Alone: "Ha! Check out this hand!" (Five Aces) Solence: (steam pours out of his ears) "There are only four aces in a deck!" Alone: o_o; kinuta: so, smoky, where were you workin before? Solence: "Fear Factory." (starts smiling with pride) "I was a commander!" kinuta: didnt they go defunct? Solence: "Yeah, well, I left before they went defunct." ("Because that bastard Yohei ran me out, almost got me killed with that freaky boy of his!") "How about you, Witch? What did you use to do?" kinuta: well, i got a hold of a few DWMA secrets, like witches living in the city and such. i go the info by tricking and manupilating one of the death scythes by pretending to date him~ Alone: "I can see that: who wouldn't want to date you? So, who are the witches in this city?" kinuta: besides froggy? my own daughter obvi. Solence: "You have a daughter? Never seen here visiting..." kinuta: thats cause she's an ungrateful little bitch. Solence: "..." Alone: "Wow, you really want to say that about your own daughter?" kinuta: you gonna play or not? Alone: "..." (tosses in $5) Solence: (tosses in $5 as well) kinuta: what about you, pooch? Alone: (tosses in $5) "And I'll raise you all $10." kinuta: not that, what's your story? Alone: "Well, I was born, then I grew up, and I left the Immortal Clan and joined Ponera's group." Solence: "Panera? Like the bread?" kinuta: no, _po_nera.... wait, i thought she died? Alone: "...Oh. Um, sure, let's go with that..." (gets quiet...) kinuta:......i can see your bluff poochy. Alone: (squirms) "Look, it's a secret. Please don't tell, not even Froggy." kinuta: you sure, not even lil ol me~? *she bats her eyes and pouts* Alone: (blushes) "Weeeeeeeell...What do you want to know?" kinuta: all the dirty little details~<3 Alone: "Maybe starting with how she survived and has been building up an army of allies?" kinuta: is that riiight~? Alone: "Y-Yeah! She's so smart! She got this one guy, Grimoire, who has this book and all this cool magic--for bugs and ants and stuff!" Solence: "???" kinuta: ahh, i see. Alone: "Big bugs--big ants and big caterpillars and big butterflies...Man, Bug Girl would love Ponera. Ponera would love her, too--feed her to her ants or something." Solence: "?!" kinuta: ah...hahaha..haaa... *sweatdrop* Alone: "I do miss Bug Girl, though. This place is going to turn into a sausage factory in no time at this rate." Solence: -_- kinuta:..... C: Solence: o\\\\\o Alone: (puts in $20 Monopoly) "Wait 'til you see my hand!" kinuta: *licks her lips* Solence: (poker face, add $20) "What about you, witch?" kinuta: hmmm~? Solence: "Well, you going to put in $20 or not? And come on, you telling me you don't wish someone visited you? Not even that Death Scythe?" kinuta: *puts in $20* eh, as if i ever had feelings for him, he was just a pawn. Alone: "But I got to know, what did you do to trick him? I mean, he doesn't seem that dumb to just give up everything." kinuta: well, he was in a rather emotionally fragile state, what with his daughter dying and all. also he's a complete womanizer, so that works. Solence: "..." kinuta: not to mention my charm magic~<3 *winks* Alone: "Dude, you manipulated a guy who just lost his daughter?" kinuta: at least the sex was pretty damn good. Alone: o\\\\o "Oh? He was?" kinuta: unless either of you think you can do better~<3 Alone: (raises his hand) "I do!" Solence: "?!" kinuta: if we get let outta jail, then maybe i'll give it a try~ Alone: "Aw, not here? Come on, they allow conjugal visits!" Solence: (desperately looking for Brain Bleach) kinuta: with outsiders Alone: "So, what you're saying is that, if I broke out, then I could come back and we could do the do?" kinuta: maaaaybe~? Alone: "Awesome! I got my chopsticks--I'll start digging a hole out of here tonight! And when I come back, I'll bring you some wine, some sexy panties, maybe cigarettes." kinuta: *grins* Solence: "Could we please get back to the game?" kinuta: alright already mr pansy. Solence: "Hmph. I call. Let's see the cards." -kinuta has a queen of hearts and a 10- -Solence frowns because he only has a 9, 7, 3, and 4 of different suits- -Alone has Five Aces- Solence: "Again?!" (his face goes red...and...) *BOOM!* *Smoke in the cell* -they would all end up high off their asses.- Alone: (giggling) -elsewhere- Yumi: "Ellen, please help me bring the rest of the decorations..." (the Mansion has a "Welcome Home" banner hanging in the living room) ellen: of course, ma'am. Yumi: "They will be home soon, and Kid and Stocking will need more rest..." lord death: ...... Yumi: "Death? Are you okay?" lord death: i'm alright, i'm just worried.... Yumi: (holds his hand) "They told us they are coming home, and they will." -knock knock- Yumi: (smiles) "Care to do the honors?" lord death: *he opens the door* Kid: "..." lord death:...........*he hugs kid* Kid: (returns the hug) "Father..." lord death: shhhh.....its ok my child.... Kid: *sniff* lord death: come in everyone. Yumi: (walks over, hugs Kid) Patty: (picks up Mocha) "Hey, Kitty!" mocha: nyu! *she seems happy* kirika: hey, glad to see you aint dead yet. Kid: -_-; "Likewise..." -so the party starts- Kid: (sits between his parents, across from Stocking) Yumi: (putting a hand through his hair) "You need a haircut..." Kid: -\\\\\- "Mother..." stocking: aw, i think his hair looks nice though... so soft too... *she runs a hand through his hair as well.* Kid: o\\\\o Kid: "M-Must be the conditioner..." stocking: hehe~ does that feel nice? Kid: "Yes..." ("Not here not here not here...") Yumi: (eyeglasses flash) stocking: owo;;;;; *pulls back* Yumi: "Hmph. Death, could I get a refill on the punch?" lord death: of course~ Yumi: (smiles at Death, then looks to Stocking) "How has recovery been?" stocking: doing pretty good. Yumi: "Do you intend to schedule follow-up check-ups now that you are back home?" stocking: i am. Kid: "...I as well." Yumi: (groans) "Yes, I feel like my OB/GYN has been a second home..." liz: easy now. Yumi: "...I can't wait to give birth. At least morning sickness will dissipate." stocking: yeah, hehe. -the next morning- Kid: "..." stocking: morning. Kid: (frown) "Morning..." stocking:....you alright? Kid: "Just some difficulty getting used to sleeping here again...Stocking, are you feeling okay, physically?' stocking: yeah, pretty good. Kid: "...Could you...shower with me? I don't want to be alone..." stocking: ok. Kid: "Thank you..." -elsewhere- Arthur: (drying his hair after a shower) "Jeez...These freaking dreams..." shinra: i heard we got a mission coming up, and not the usual kind either. Arthur: "Oh?" (gets dressed) "What kind then?" shinra: like, espionage? i think? Arthur: "...Spies? That's not very Arthurian." shinra: come on, its gonna be so cool! Arthur: -_-; "You're going to nerd out over this, aren't you? Because being a spy is like being a hero, right?" shinra: yeah, like batman, or solid snake, heck even sly cooper! Arthur: "...Nerd." shinra: like you arent? Arthur: (in only his boxers) "I am Arthur Boyle, proud knight of the 8th Brigade! I am no nerd: I am a shining knight!" (bishie sparkle) shinra: ...........sure dude. **Knock Knock** Akitaru: (opens the door) "Come on, you lollygaggers, we got a briefing on--" (sees the two of them) "...Arthur, put some pants on and get to the meeting room already." Arthur: -___- shinra: *snerk* -and so, in the briefing room- Akitaru: "5th Brigade. What can you guys tell me about it?" shinra: >_> hibana makes me nervous... as do those alien ladies. and dr. conehead. iris:.....she was a sister of the holy sol temple. Takehisa: "5th Brigade. Princess Hibana, leader, third generation Fire Being. Previously employed with the Haijima Heavy Industries--" maki: also a renowned business lady with multiple fashion lines. Arthur: ("...Would Tamaki like that fashion?") (slaps the side of his head) Akitaru: "Yes, thank you, Takehisa, Maki...um, Arthur...that's enough. The connection between the 5th Brigade and Haijima is what you will be looking into, starting with Haijima's newest lab facility. The DWMA has us on this mission." shinra: *whistles* fancy. Arthur: (eyeroll) Akitaru: "DWMA already has a mole inside Haijima. Takehisa: "So our task is twofold. One team will meet the mole to gather intelligence from them. The second team is to join the shipment from Haijima to 5th Brigade, to learn what they are up to." maki: right. Akitaru: "Who is going to follow the shipment? We can't let it be someone that 5th Brigade recognizes easily..." shinra: why dont we wear disguises? Akitaru: "What you got in mind, Shinra?" shinra: like masks and stuff? Akitaru: "Hmm...Masks may be a bit much if you're expect to go through security." Takehisa: "I suggest glasses, hats, and attire to infiltrate Haijima...and maybe masks so that the delivery to 5th Brigade has a...robbery?" shinra: hmm..... that cooould work? Akitaru: "Who can look nerdy enough to fit in at a laboratory? Iris? Arthur?" iris:.......... Arthur: "Um, why don't Takehisa and I go to the lab, while Iris and Shrina follow to the 5th Brigade and try to hijack the vehicle? Maki, where would you be?" maki: i think i have a plan of distraction~ Takehisa: "..." Akitaru: "Ha ha! Good!" (pulls out a map) "Start marking it up, guys--let's see where this plan goes." -elsewhere- Noah: "..." grimoire: so, how many years has it been...? Noah: "I lost count...Time flies when you're having fun." grimoire:.....oh? whats this now? Noah: (chuckles) "Creation, destruction: the cycle of all things. That's how you obtain knowledge is by making it yourself...then destroying it with your own hands." grimoire i'm talking about this malicious young male with the lines in his hair. Noah: (frowns) "What about him? Useless brat..." grimoire:.....its nothing. *he closes the book* Noah: (clenches his teeth) "When I get out, that witch is the first thing I'm pulling into my book." grimoire: which one?......no pun intended. Noah: "Ponera...Give her some time in the Book, and she would be very useful..." grimoire: *glaaaaaare* Noah: "Maybe I'll start by driving her insane. Or break her will. Or some bones." grimoire: *grabs his neck*......... Noah: (chokes) "H-Hey!" grimoire: if you value your life you wont lay as much as a smudge on her. Noah: "..." (smirks) "Death is cheap for me. Can you say the same for her?" grimoire:........... *he exits and slams the door behind him* ............... Noah: (laughs loudly, even as he coughs to breathe) "Simpleton..." grimoire: ................ Nals: "That one sounds like a handful..." grimoire: tell me about it. Nals: "Why keep that thing? Why not burn it and the book, too?" grimoire: because its not so much as a simple book. Nals: "Then what is it?" -he explains the book's origins- Nals: "...Hmm...You think you can do something with this...doppelganger of yours, to bend him to your will and get the power of that book?" grimoire: i could try, i managed to control it once... Nals: "Really? ... How old are you?" grimoire: ....................much older than you......... Nals: o___o; "Uh...Need me to do anything?" -elsewhere- Kid: (walking slowly to class...) kim: welcome back kid, how was london? Kid: (tries to smile) "...Survivable. How have you been?" kim: alright. Kid: "...Did you see us on the news in London?" kim: yeah.... ox: pretty nasty stuff. Jacqueline: "...We're sorry what you went through." Harvar: "..." kilik: .... Kid: "...Thank you. At least we survived. And really, we'll be fine. It's just...a small limp that is taking time..." kilik: what are we gonna do about that guy though? Kid: "You mean NoFix, Kilik?" kilik: yeah, that guy. the DWMA has him pretty much public enemy #1. Kid: "...I don't know. We try to get a read on his Soul Wavelength, but he adjusts it with his Powers of Spin. DWMA West Europe has been trying to get a lead with little luck." kim: spin huh? Kid: "Powers of Spin: he can manipulate the kinetic energy of objects, even the soul itself. One of our new contacts told us, someone who had numerous encounters with the madman." ox: yikes. Kid: (sigh) "It is frightening..." ("...and what he unleashed in Stocking...") Kid: "In any case, I'm just happy to be back in class." kim: glad to _have_ you back. we got some new students in while you were gone. Kid: "Really? Are they in our class?" kim: nah. they just keep to themselves mostly. justin: i did try talking to them, but they just kind of ignored me. kim: *SCREAM* ack! god dammit justin dont sneak up on us like that! Kid: o___O "Um...What...are the students' names?" justin: Foien Li, Karim Fulham, and Rekka Hoshimiya. i think they are members of the 1st brigade and prists of the holy sol temple. Kid: "Oh, more Fire Brigade members. Did they have an orientation?" justin: i havent asked yet. i tried talking to them, but i dont think they noticed me. Kid: "Maybe I could try..." -later, elsewhere- Spirit: "...Marie, any updates from 8th Brigade?" marie: seems they're moved into position. Spirit: "Good...Let's hope they find out what is going on..." (sighs) -at the 5th lab- maki: excuse me sir, do you have a moment for an interview? ???: "And you are?" maki: Itsuyo Akita from the Ogata News Network. i've come to do an impropteau interview with the members of the 5th brigade, any volunteers? ???: ("Ugh...Stupid media...") "Toru! I got a job for you!" maki: *smiles* Toru: (blows bubble) "What?" Officer ???: "This young lady from Ogata News wants an interview." Toru: "..." Officer ???: (smacks the back of his head) "Get on with it!" Toru: "Okay, okay! Jeez!" (sees Maki) o\\\o ("Holy shit, she's hot...") (sleezy, slimy attempt to be suave) "Hey there. What's up?" maki: sooo, toru is it? Toru: "Toru Kishiri. Officer in the 5th Brigade." (winks) maki: ah, i see. and how long have you been in the 5th? (thinking: just resist the urge to punch him. you can do it, think of the mission!) Toru: "About a year--and I'm already a big deal here.: maki: i see. why did you join the 5th brigade out of all of them? Toru: "It's the most powerful--and the girls here are the hottest." maki: is that right? now what about your life before joining? -meanwhile in the van- Akitaru: "...I hope she doesn't punch him for at least another five minutes..." -inside the building- Arthur: (glasses, lab coat, whispers into collar microphone) "This does not feel very 'knightly'..." shinra: *over microphone* we're in position. shinra: also get over it! Arthur: (mutters...) "Hey...I spot two scientists. One looks like our...contact." iris: .... Arthur: (whispering into his comlink) "How should I proceed?" shinra: just be casual. Arthur: (approaches the contact and the scientist with her...) "Excuse me..." (adjusts his glasses) "I am here to bring your progress report to the supervisor." Kepuri: "What's that?" scientist: well we just got our latest shipment in. Arthur: "Oh, good. Are the contents all accounted for?" scientist: seems a bit heavy, guess we got extra. the princess will be please about this. Arthur: ("Princess?") "Yes, I'm sure she will." (looks to Kepuri) "Please get me a tally of the amount." Kepuri: "R-Right!" (to the other scientist) "Off to count, right?" scientist: right. Kepuri: (walks with scientist into the lab to count, followed by Arthur) Arthur: (glancing at the equipment in the lab...and surprised to see a BODY IN A GIANT LIQUID-FILLED TANK) o__o -inside the box- iris:...... Kepuri: "Uh...Well, shall we count?" shinra: (thinking: what do we do?) Arthur: "Hey, what's this button do?" (pushes a button on the BODY IN THE GIANT LIQUID-FILLED TANK) -a clone angel falls out, then springs to life, screaming- Kepuri: o_______o; (clutches the scientist) "EEEEEEEEEEK!" Arthur: (taps on the box, whispers) "I just gave you your distraction. You're welc--" --The Clone Angel slugs Arthur in the face-- scientist: hey dont touch that! *he runs over* Kepuri: (shaking the scientist) "What the hell is even going on?!" Arthur: "...Oh, I hate today--" --Clone Angel kicks Arthur in the face— shinra: *whispers* ok go go go. -he and iris sneak into a vent- Kepuri: "EEEEEK!" (tosses the scientist around--knocking them into a wall) Arthur: (spots Shinra and Iris successfully getting into the vent) "Good--" --Clone Angel steps on Arthur's head, knocking him down on the floor-- -in the vent- shinra: ok, we're moving into position. Akitaru: "Great work! But why isn't Arthur replying?" shinra: he'll be fine, just making friends. Akitaru: "...Oh, good! Iris, you ready?" iris: {thinking: thats _one_ way of putting it} *sweatdrop* y-yes... Akitaru: "Okay--stay chill out there. Call us if things get heavy. Obi out." shinra: *sniff sniff* you smell that? smells like fancy perfume... ???: (laughter heard through the vent...) iris: what was that? ???: "Glorious work, Shaula." shaula: of course, that little hybrid worked wonders. shinra: ?! Hibana: "Nimble, quick, fiery...All that I can expect in a future Angel." shaula: and dang good looking to boot! hehe~ Hibana: -_- "Really now, do you ever turn off?" shinra:........ Hibana: "Let's change the subject: any updates on the Ant's progress?" shaula: coming along pretty good. i'll be taking my leave for now, till next time, hibana-mama~ Hibana: "Good-bye." (sits at her desk, sorting through photographs...And a photo is on her desk of someone in a habit...) shinra:......... Hibana: (stares at the photograph...then turns it around so it no longer faces her) "Stupid..." -they would follow her through the halls until she was alone- Hibana: (stands up, stretches, puts on her shoes, and exits her executive office...approaches someone at a secretary's desk) "Gabriella, I'm going to the gym. Forward any calls to my cell." gabriella: very good ma'am! Hibana: (alone in the hallway..."Eerily quiet...") (whistles a familiar tune...) iris: .......... Hibana: (half-singing) "I am the bread of life, broken for all..." shinra:...... Hibana: (sees the gym's entrance ahead...) "One faith, one hope, one symbol of love..." shinra:........ Hibana: "No longer servants..." (suddenly, she snaps her fingers, causing an explosion to go through the vents above her) -thud- shinra: ow..... crap... iris you ok? iris: ah... i think so- **Hands reach through the metal wreckage, tossing Shrina by his leg into the wall, and seizing Iris by the throat** Hibana: (holding up Iris) "..." shinra; iris! let go of her! iris: grk- **Suddenly, flower-like objects flutter around Shinra** Hibana: (glares at Iris's habit) "I always hated that habit..." iris: s-sister....please. Hibana: (demonic grin, as she rubs her fingers along the habit's fabric) "Beg me..." shinra: get away from her! Hibana: (sighs) "So annoying..." **Snaps her fingers, causing the flowers to explode around Shinra** shinra: ack! iris: SHINRA! Hibana: (cackles) "Flowers of the rarest belong to the fairest..." (rubs a finger along the scar on Iris's cheek) "Who brought you here?" iris:... shinra: *he struggles to get up* Hibana: (increases her grip on Iris's neck) "Was it that idiot Obi? Perhaps another party is involved..." (stares into Iris's eyes, her smile growing more demonic) "Who else is involved in your little subterfuge?" iris: *struggling to breathe* shinra: *he charges* Hibana: "Omph!" (knocked down, letting go of Iris) Akitaru: (struggling to hear on the mics) "Damn it! I lost their signal! Maki, Arthur! Report!" maki: hmm? shinra: iris! you ok? iris: *coughs* i-i think so.... **Fireball heading towards Shinra...** shinra: *dodges, but just barely* woah! Akitaru: "Maki! Get to the 16th Floor, West Wing! Iris and Shinra are in trouble! Damn it, Arthur, report!" Arthur: (head getting slammed against the wall by Clone) Kepuri: (hiding under her desk, whispering...) "Damn DWMA!" scientist: *tries to pull her off* down girl! iris: sister, please! Hibana: (fire swirling around her, as she dances with it, guiding it--then she points her index and middle finger at Shinra, firing the blast at him) shinra: *trying to dodge.* damn.....why are you doing this? Hibana: "..." (takes a step forward--and it impacts the floor with force, forming a crater in the tile) "What happens when an angel falls?" shinra: *he grabs iris to protect her* what the heck?! iris: !!!! Hibana: "What do you do when God turns away from you?" (next step forward--and the tile there also craters, lifting off the floor with her heel as she keeps walking) "What do you become when God leaves you to burn?" shinra:......a demon..... Hibana: (sneers, as flames shoot along her head to form like horns) "Yes!" **The walls are aflame, whipping around Shinra and Iris** shinra:.... *smirks* you know what happens to demons that come up from hell sometimes? Hibana: (matches his smirk) "Yes...The Earth becomes their domain, correct?" shinra: they like to possess innocent people. iris: dont you remember sister? our time together at the temple? Hibana: (screams at Iris) "Shut up!" (sends a fireball at Iris's feet, just missing...Inhales, taps her collar) "Gabriella, cancel my 6 o'clock. Also, block Floors 14 through 18. Increase security at all levels. And bring two bodybags." gabriella: right away ma'am~ Hibana: (sneers again) "Where were we?" (dashes forward, her heels cracking the floor before she leaps and descends, aiming her heel at Shinra's head) iris: i remember those days. she were so kind, and all the sisters adored her. i remember how she would always look out for us....but you.... you’re not the hibana i knew! shinra: *dodge, getting a scratch in the process* ow... Hibana: "No, I'm not!" (kicks at Shinra face, while picking up Iris and holding her under her arm) iris: but.... i know she's inside you... she's scared and lonely... we want to help her. Hibana: (eyes widen) "What?!" shinra: *rolls out* what i see is a demon possessing a frightened sister.....someone who was hurt.... iris told me a lot about you. and im sure she's right, she's just being controlled by a demon. a demon called 'fear.' Hibana: "I have no fear!" (but her eyes are wavering...) iris: *struggling to break free* shinra: i dunno, the shaking knees say otherwise. Hibana: (tottering...nervous smile) "Th-That's just the heels...Heh...You try wearing them in combat, you little shit." (squeezes Iris tighter by the back of her neck) iris:.....*she wraps her arms around hibana's waist, humming a soft melody, a familiar melody* Hibana: "Wh-What are you doing?" (charging a flame petal in her hand) "Stop that." shinra: she's appealing to your humanity.... cause behind that demonic mask, there's a sister who needs our help. iris: hehe~ *she smiles* Hibana: "...That girl is gone..." (holds up the flame in her hand, increasing it, as she slowly brings it to Iris's unscarred cheek) "...Now to finish the work..." (tear falls...) shinra: hey... fus....ro..... Hibana: (stops, looks at Shinra) "What?" shinra: DAH!!!! *PUNCH* Hibana: o___O (lets go of Iris, but her flame flies up into the ceiling...) iris: are you ok sister? Hibana: (seething, deep breathing) "How dare you touch me! How dare--" (struggles to stand, then falls, her heel breaking) "Ow ow ow!" shinra: easy there.... *he takes out some bandages* need some help? Hibana: (pathetic growl) "Get off of me. I don't need help." shinra: do you know why we're here? shinra: what we're doing? Hibana: "Why else would Obi send his brats: to steal my work for some blackmail..." (desperately trying to charge another attack, out in the open, obvious to Shinra and Iris) -they walk up to her- shinra: nope. Hibana: "?!" (tries to increase the flame, but it is starting to sputter) -iris and shinra look at each other and nod..... they then hug her- shinra: we're preforming an exorcism. Hibana: "Wh-What?! Get off of me!" (she sends the flame at Shinra...the tiny little flame...) iris: sshhhhh.... its ok.... Hibana: T____T "You are pathetic. You 8th Brigade brats are truly childish. I am an adult, I see that this world is pain, and only the strong survive. Strong people don't cry..." (sniffs loudly, as she remembers hugging Iris when they were in the temple) iris: *she sings a soft song, one that hibana used to sing to calm iris down when she was scared* Hibana: o__o "...N-No..." (crying) "Stop." (sobbing) "STOP." (ugly sobbing) "STOOOOoooooOOOOP..." shinra: just let it out sister.... *he pats her back* Hibana: "DON'T TOUCH ME!" (ugly sobbing continues) maki: alright nobody mo-....uhh.... oh.... iris: *she smiles* its ok, we're not gonna hurt you. Hibana: .\\\\\\\. (small voice) "I am a demon...Fear me...Rowr." iris: *she chuckles* its ok sister. -later, after she is taken in- Hibana: -\\\\\\- "I hate you all." iris: we love you too. -elsewhere- Ponera: (holds teapot) "More tea, Mama Snake?" medusa: how did i get into this. milia: i shall have some~ what about you nalsie~? Nals: (wearing a princess crown) "No, thank you..." Ponera: (fills Milia's cup) "But seriously, it has been quite a while since an update from the Scorpion..." grimoire: shut up and drink your damn tea medusa: T_T; Ponera: "Hmm...Snake, why do you think Scorpion hasn't called us? Flame Princess is late..." -phone rings- Ponera: "Oh!" (picks it up) "Hello?" shaula: hey pon-pon, bad news. i had some important buisness come up, so i'm gonna be held up here... as for hibana mama, weeeellllll she kiiiiinda sorta got maybe a liiiittle tiny bit arrested. so thats there. Ponera: o__O "...Everyone? Please leave the room..." grimoire: ok lets go. medusa: but wha- milia: *exits* Nals: (flees) Ponera: (inhales) "Ffffffffffff--!" **The complex shakes as she screams** -the rumbles could be heard from noah's cell- Noelle: [WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?!] Noah: "How the hell would I know? I'm all the way down here without--" o____o "...Who just said that?" Noelle: [one of your other selves? did you really forget we exist?] Noah: "...Yes, since you were rather quiet while I was training the Snake." Noelle: [*cringe* yeah.... lust and wrath are in here too] Noah: "...Oh no..." Lust!Noah: (odd noises) Noelle: [SHUT UP!!] Lust!Noah: "I NEED THE SEX!!!" Noah: (yelling) "This is why I don't want any of you in my head! Noelle! Why now?!" -elsewhere- Kid: (in Gallows Mansion gym, walking briskly on treadmill) liz: you're doing great kid. Kid: (smiles) "Thanks...Tomorrow, I increase the speed a bit to practice running..." (inhales a bit, but he's wheezing slightly) Kid: (trips a bit--but catches himself) liz: easy there. Kid: "Woo!" (laughs a bit) "Close call." Patty: (lifting weights) stocking: you ok? Kid: (smiles) "I'm doing great." (slows down the treadmill, then carefully gets off) "My...balance is still off, but walking helps." (fans himself) stocking: *she gives him some bottled water* Kid: (smiles) "Thank you, A-Angel..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: (sips on the bottle..."I don't want to wait any longer...I better get it tomorrow...") -elsewhere- Spirit: (at Chupa Cabra's, sipping his scotch) "Damn..." blair: you ok? Spirit: "I should be...The mission got what we wanted. But..." blair: but? Spirit: "...I don't feel satisfied. Something is wrong." blair: like what? Spirit: "...Every night, I have nightmares, which is normal...but now I think to that...Kim's mother. And..." blair:.... *she hugs him* Spirit: "I hate her...not as much as I hate myself, but I want to...I'm..." blair: there there..... Spirit: "..." (breathes in slowly...calms down) blair: want to spend the night? Spirit: "..." (nods) -elsewhere- Arthur: (winces as someone dabs on the cuts on his face) "Ow!" maki: hold still you baby. Arthur: "I am...Not my fault that peroxide hurts." shinra: it would hurt less if you stopped squirming you weenie. Arthur: -_- "Oh, I'm sorry. I was the knight who allowed the hero and the princess to confront the deadly dragon, while said hero and princess let me to BE BEATEN BY A--A--WHAT WAS SHE?!" shinra:........*shrugs* Arthur: "...How is Iris?" shinra: she's doing alright... a lot better now. Arthur: "...Good." -elsewhere- Black Star: (picking up empty soda cans) "Soul, can you get me another trash bag?" soul: got it. Black Star: (small laugh) "Can't believe we made this much of a mess on movie night." soul: yeah, haha.... Black Star: "...Hey, man? I didn't get to say it in London, but that was cool of you to help that girl." soul: do you think maka would have been proud of me? Black Star: "...Dude, she already was a long time ago. This would just make her, like, super-duper-proud times infinity." soul: *chuckles* Black Star: (smiles..."He's gotten a bit lighter and cheerier later") "What're you up to tomorrow?" soul: what day is it tommorrow? Black Star: "Thursday." soul: not sure, might do more work. you? Black Star: "About the same...Tsubaki has us picking up trash in the park Saturday, so I'm stuck having to finish some homework Thursday night." soul: ah. Black Star: "Yeah...Was thinking of maybe, I don't know..." (muttering) "...take Tsubaki out for dinner..." soul: yeah, she's earned it. Black Star: "Y-Yeah...Found a good sushi spot." -the next morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: zzzz..... Kid: ("...After school. I do it for her.") (kisses her forehead) stocking: mmmn.. morning. Kid: (smiles) "Morning. How are you?" stocking: good. you? Kid: "A lot better..." (hugs her) -at school- Stein: "And that is how you avoid poison-dart arrows. Thank you for helping with the demonstration, Hiro." Hiro: (collapsed on the floor, darts sticking out of his back) eternal feather: *carries him to the nurse* Hiro: (slurring words) "Thank you, Madam! Now we are off to see the Queen!" Stein: "...Some people react poorly to the poison..." (sniff a dart) "Hmm. Peppermint." (sets it on the desk) "Now, our next demonstration will be combat. I need two meister volunteers." kim: i'll go. ???: "I'll do it!" (it's a thin boy, with a shaven head, sharp teeth, and dressed in a Hawaiian shirt.) "Get up, Dagon!" Dagon: (shorter boy in swim trunks and a t-shirt) "O-Okay, Kau'i." Kau'i: (looks Kim up and down) kim: alright then, jackie, up up? Jacqueline: (slight look) "Yeah..." (glares at Kau'i) Dagon: (transforms--into a trident) Kau'i: (wielding the trident) "Heh heh heh..." -the battle begins- -meanwhile- Kau'i: (blocks with the trident--then smacks it against Kim's shin) kim: ow! Kau'i: "Aw, did that hurt?" (starts jabbing the trident's tips at Kim's head, back and forth) kim: *dodge dodge dodge* Kau'i: "You're fast...Not bad moves on you, either..." (licks his sharp teeth) "Good to know." kim: *knee to the crotch* Dagon: "...This is what you get for being a jerk, sir." Kau'i: (high-pitched) "Clam it..." (collapses to his knees, then face first to the floor) Jacqueline: ^_^ "Good work." kim: owned. Leo: well _that_ looked painul. Bridget: seems she won. Dagon: (reverts to human form, picks up Kau'i) "Off to the infirmary..." -elsewhere- Stein: "The winner: Kim Diehl and Jacqueline O'Lantern Dupre. Excellent work. I'll be sure to pick you first for all future demonstrations..." claire: *claps* congradulations! <very good job!> Kid: "...Stocking? Liz and Patty will be helping me with some errands around town. Will I see you at home?" stocking: yeah. see you~ Kid: (smiles, kisses her cheek...) **Scalpel throw** stocking: O____O;; Stein: "No canoodling in class." Kid: "..." (passes out) -later- Patty: "You sure you're up for this, Kiddo? First you are in the hospital, then you pass out...What do you think, Sis?" liz: are you sure kid? Kid: "...Yes." (points at the shop) "We enter." clerk: how may i help you? Kid: "I had placed an order earlier this week. Name...um, 'Azmaveth.'" clerk: ah, right! here it is. **The small box is set before Kid** Kid: (deep inhale, as he opens the box...) "Will she like it?" liz: will who like what? Kid: "...Can you keep a secret?" Patty: "..." (steps out of the jewelry store, then shouts) "Okay! You can now tell Sis!" liz: ok. hey patti, can you get us some drinks from the vending machine? Patty: (shouting) "Okay!" (leaves for vending machines) liz: ok, what is it? Kid: (opens the box to her--inside is a silver ring, with a dark diamond on it, an inscription inside, and a light design along the ring similar to angel wings...) liz: wow. Kid: (nods) "Please, not a word to Stocking...I want to wait until...after college. It's stupid to prepare so far in advance, isn't it?" liz: well, its very....you. Kid: (laughs, as he closes the box) "Well, when you have half your body ripped apart, it tends to make you overly cautious..." (the box slips out of his hand to the floor) "Whoops!" (he gets on one knee, to pick it up--and as he looks up at Liz, the box opens before her) o\\\\\\o ???: "What the hell?" liz: LIKE HELL YOU CREEP! *SHE KICKS KID IN THE FACE* Kid: "UHF!" (falls back, the box closes and goes up, landing safely on the counter) Harvar (???): "...Huh." (keeps walking) -later, after that was cleared up and everything was explained- Kid: "So please, really, don't tell Stocking...Owie..." liz: tell her what? *she has harvar in a headlock* Harvar: "Can't...breathe...Don't remember...what numbers are..." Kid: "...I think you can let him go..." Patty: "I'm back! ... Wait, you didn't say to get a drink for Harvar, too!" liz: *drops him* Patty: "Oh, and Kid? I drank half of your soda..." *BURP* Harvar: X____X Patty: "...And now we have to find a spot to bury Harvar's corpse." liz: he's fine.....ish.... Harvar: "This is why I don't date..." -elsewhere- Hibana: .\\\\\\. iris: i brought you some tea. Hibana: (pouting) "Oh...Very well." (takes the tea) -elsewhere- saki:............ NoFix: "...Bored..." mimeca: *points to saki's door* NoFix: "...Oh? You have a suggestion?" saki:........................................ NoFix: "...Maybe she needs an adjustment..." (twirls a set of shades in his hand) "...With Yohei and his little bitch on our tail, may need to do something about her..." (holds shades over his eyes) "Time to operate, Mimeca?" mimeca: *changes her fingers into various sharp tools* NoFix: "..." (sneers) "Well, Nurse, prep the patient." -saki is brought out- saki: no....please....not again.... NoFix: (in a surgeon's outfit) "Spin, spin...Repeat, repeat..." (turns on a small saw) "Mimeca...Be so kind to put our patient under..." mimeca: *gags her and ties her down* saki: *visibly afraid* NoFix: (brings the saw down...) "Don't. Blink." saki: {n-no! what are you doing! get that away from me!!} NoFix: (the saw connects--) saki: *SCREAMING* *Surgery takes hours...* NoFix: "Woo! Done! Nurse, wipe my brow..." mimeca: *does so* NoFix: (removes his surgical mask, smiles...) "Well, Saki? What do you have to say?" saki: ................... *whimpering* NoFix: (frowns) "Oh, come on--no crying. Do I have to turn on the mind-control function?" saki: *trembling* NoFix: "...Stop that trembling. Now. Electro-Shock, 1 percent." saki: *SCREAMS* NoFix: (stops it) "Now, will you be quiet, or should we go to 2 percent?" saki: *whimpers* NoFix: "...Mimeca? I don't think the shocks are making her quiet." mimeca: *kicks her in the chest* NoFix: "...Well? Are you going to make any more noise?" saki:.............. NoFix: (smiles) "Good. Mimeca, let her get some milk and cookies and a good night's rest...Tomorrow, we begin training..." saki:.................. NoFix: "Night, sweetie. Love ya." saki:............*weak whimpering* -elsewhere- Spirit: *yawn* blair: you ok? Spirit: (nods) "Thank you again for letting me stay over." blair: no problem. Spirit: "...Sorry. I'm just kicking myself for...some things." Spirit: "Can I discuss something...personal?" blair: of course... is it about kinuta? Spirit: "..." (nods) blair: *listens* Spirit: "I had not felt that good in a long time...and I was tricked. It wasn't even her witchcraft: she just manipulated me, told me what I wanted to hear. And I...I haven't been able to...I mean, for the longest time, I haven't...had a...'date.'" blair: ......why dont we go out some time? Spirit: "R-Really? Like, as friends?" blair: whatever you need. *she smiles warmly* Spirit: "..." (smiles) "Thank you." -the next day- Patty: "Sooooooo, Sis?" liz: ya? Patty: "When do you think you and Wes will tie the knot?" liz: *SPITS OUT DRINK* Patty: "..." (puts napkin to her own face) "Jeez...What's eating you?" liz: im good, just tired. Patty: "...Want to talk about it?" liz: nah, lets just head to class. Patty: "...'Kay..." -later- Kid: (squirming) stocking: you ok? Kid: (smiles) "F-Fine." (rubbing his palm) -the lesson begins- Black Star: "What're we reading?" tsubaki: looks like les mis. Black Star: "..." (pulls a box of tissues out of his bookbag) "If this is like the play, I'm gonna need these..." tsubaki: ^^; Black Star: (starts reading...) *sniff* -elsewhere- Ponera: "So, we have an army of fire-ants, but no Hibana...Can we replicate her technique, Scorpion?" shaula: i got the notes saved, so i'm sure she wouldnt mind~ Ponera: (smirks) "Goodie..." (pets Aloysius the Ant) aloysius: ^o^ Ponera: "Tell me...Have you and your sister had a decent family reunion?" shaula: errr.... define 'decent' medusa: *GLARE* Ponera: "Well, you are both alive, so that's a plus! And Scorpion, I think Snake has big news for your growing family!" shaula: so i heard... *whispers to medusa* fatty. medusa: up yours. Ponera: "Medusa! Apologize to your sister!" medusa: why am _i_ getting yelled at?! Ponera: "I just heard you insult your sister!" shaula: so mean. *sniffs* Ponera: "Aw...!" (hugs Shaula) "There, there..." -later- Kepuri: "There, Mjolnir--I did what you wanted. Now, will you remove this collar off of me and let me go?" marie: *she looks at sid* Sid: "Oh, you're not done yet." Kepuri: o____o "What?!" marie: oh? Sid: "You're on probation until your sentence is served. You want it lessened? Wait for if and when we have another mission for you!" -in the cells- kinuta: sucks for you, junior~ Kepuri: "Shut up, you hag!" kinuta: ^^# Kepuri: "At least I'm on probation! You're still stuck rotting in this cell!" -elsewhere- Spirit: "..." marie: you ok? Spirit: "Y-Yeah. Just happy that at least one good result game of this investigation: Hibana is taken off the chessboard." marie: we still have nofix and paraponera to worry about... Spirit: "One task at a time..." (looks at Christa, asleep) "Perhaps Kepuri needs to be sent to infiltrate one of them..." marie: maybe.... christa: zzzz.... Spirit: "...I'm going out for the night with Blair..." marie: ah. Spirit: "Anything you need me to do before I head out?" marie: i'm good for now. Spirit: "Okay. Well, good night, Marie." (whispers) "Good night, Christa..." -later- Black Star: (dressed a bit better) "How's your dish, Tsubaki?" tsubaki: it's really good. Black Star: "I'm glad...Kid said it would be..." Black Star: (looks at her in the low lights..."Man...") -meanwhile- Yumi: "Zzz..." (on couch) lord death: *stroking her head* Yumi: *yawn* "Ugh...Thirsty." -some water is brought over- Yumi: "Thank you..." (sips) "How many more days until Halloween?" lord death: 5 more days until october so... Yumi: "Five months to go..." (to her abdomen) "Be safe, small one." -in some dark corner of the world..., in the lysandra city ruins- tsumiki: zzz..... *she's resting contentedly in asura's embrace* Asura: "..." (strokes her hair) tsumiki:...... *still snoozing* Asura: (looking at the surrounding ruins, checking to make sure they are sheltered) -seems everything is fine, they are hiding in the ruins of an old subway system.- Asura: (yawns) "I need no sleep. Yet she looks so comfortable, I want to just rest by her side in peace..." Asura: (holds her) "Mikan..." -a basker type clown appears and drops a blanket in front of them- Asura: (nods to the Clown) -elsewhere- Spirit: (looks up at the sky) blair: looks like rain. Spirit: "Darn. I was hoping for a starry night." blair: oh well. Spirit: "Yeah...There's always tomorrow night." blair: hehe~ Spirit: "Where to?" blair: how about Sushi palace? Spirit: "Sounds good!" -and so- Spirit: (joins Blair on the floor seating) tsubaki: ??? is that spirit and blair? Black Star: "Oh, it is." (shout) "HEY, SPIRIT! HEY, BLAIR!" tsubaki: *SHE COVERS HIS MOUTH* Spirit: "???" -meanwhile- Kid: ("I will wait until after graduation...BUT I WANT TO ASK NOW.") stocking: *snoozing* Kid: "..." ("I will wait.") (crawls into bed and puts his arms around her...) "Good night, Love." -the next morning, it's a rather rainy day.- Patty: "Man, where did this rain come from?" liz: *shrugs* its saturday, right? Patty: "Yeah...So, what rainy day activities we gonna do? You know the kids are going to be disappointed..." julie: playing fort? Patty: O_____O (runs and comes back with pillows and blankets) "Let's do this..." -and so- kirika: *she and riley are playing pokemon* Patty: "Jules, which color is better?" (holds up red and blue blanket) -she picks the red one- Patty: "Cool!" (uses it to fill a gap in the fort) -something taps on the window- riley: *she looks out and-* gah! Patty: "Oh, pizza's here?" (sees it) "EEEEK!" kirika: WHAT THE FU- Patty: "...Oh, hey! It's Galapagos!" (opens the window) "You bring the pizza?" kirika: *mumbling* fucking hell... Gopher: (shivering) "It's ever so cold and wet out here...May I please come in and warm up?" julie: ok. :) Gopher: (smiles) "Thank you." (climbs in...dripping wet...) "...Could I have a towel?" julie: *she goes to get one* kirika: you finish your lessons for the day i take it? Gopher: (blushes in front of his beloved) "Y-Yes. So I came to see how you were." kirika: of course. 7_7; riley: this a friend of yours? kirika: weeeellllll- Gopher: "I am Gopher, devoted servant to my beloved Kirika!" kirika: -_-;;;;;; riley: what kind of name is that? Gopher: :< "Hmph! An excellent name! For I am the sturdy gopher wood to serve as an ark for Kirika against the flooding waters of despair!" *BWAP* kirika: he's just weird, dont mind him. Gopher: "Owie!" Gopher: "It's my uniqueness that makes me so lovable..." riley: ._.; kirika: *whispers* he had a shitty childhood. riley: aaah.. Gopher: (looks at the fort) "...Are you building a house?" kirika: its a pillow fort. Gopher: "...But that would never be sturdy in a battle." kirika: its more like..camping inside. Gopher: "Oh...I never built one before." kirika: really?...... *sigh* fine, here, let me show you how this gets done. Gopher: -W- "Yay!" -elsewhere- Arthur: (looking out the window) "I hate rain. I hate getting wet." shinra: on the bright side, it decreases the chances of flame humans appearing... Arthur: "True. Was kind of hoping on going out." (opens fridge, removes two sodas) "Want one?" shinra: sure. Arthur: (sets the cans on the table, opens one) "So, how is Iris doing?' shinra: pretty good i think. Arthur: "She and the Princess still talking?" shinra: yeah, though hibana hasnt been saying much. Arthur: "Hmm...Is anyone going to press charges against her?" shinra: not sure. Arthur: "Would you want them to? She did some damage to you and Iris." shinra:...... Arthur: "..." (sips on his drink) "Rain's not going to stop for a while." -elsewhere- kyouko: *walking with groceries* Hiro: (walking with a bag of groceries and an umbrella) "Kyouko? Hey!" kyouko: hmm? oh, hey....hiro was it? Hiro: "Yes, that's right." (holding the umbrella over both of them) "Some weather, huh?" kyouko: yeah. Hiro: "Looks like we were both stuck getting some shopping done. Which way are you heading?" kyouko: to a friends house. Hiro: "Oh? Well, it's good to be around friends on a rainy day." kyouko: yeah... we're just about there now, its closer to the outskirts of town... Hiro: "Oh?" (looks around) "Which way?" kyouko: ah! there it is. -there is a traditional japanese looking home up ahead- Hiro: "Wow. Impressive." kyouko: *knocks on the door* Angela: "I'll get it!" (throws open the door) "Kyouko!" kyouko: hey kiddo, whats up? mifune: ah, hello again, kyouko. Angela: "Hee hee! Been playing hide and seek!" Hiro: "???" kyouko: i brought a few extra groceries for you guys. Angela: "Yay! Thank you!" (hugs her) mifune: thanks. *he smiles* did you want to stay for tea? kyouko: i would if i could, but i have to get back home. maybe next time though. Angela: "Aww..." (frowns) kyouko: tell ya what, next time, i'll bring momo along. Hiro: "..." Angela: (still frowning slightly) "O-kay..." (hugs Kyouko) mifune: *he notices hiro* what about you? Hiro: "Eep!" (calms down) "H-H-Hi...I'm Hiro." mifune: what brings you this way? Hiro: "I was following Kyouko here..." mifune: really now? kyouko: its cool, he's harmless. Hiro: "Y-Yeah! I'm practically useless! ... Harmless." mifune: ........ -later- Alone: (clutching his nose) "I hate rain...Makes my metal implants hurt." kinuta: why do you even _have_ those? Alone: "Bad injury...I didn't want to look weird with half my nose ripped off." kinuta: *cringes* Alone: "Badge of honor for leaving the Immortal Clan...What about you? Rain get on your nerves?" kinuta: eh. Alone: "Bet you prefer sunny weather." kinuta: yeah i do. Alone: "Soak up some rays, get a tan?" kinuta: swimsuit season. hell yes. Alone: "Hee hee...Yeah." Solence: (turns over in bed) "Could you keep it down? I want to sleep." kinuta: its like, midday. Solence: "It's dark out because of the rain..." Alone: (rolls his eyes) -elsewhere- Spirit: (looks out the window) nagisa: *drawing* Spirit: "Oh...What is it?" nagisa: bebe-chan. Spirit: "Bebe-chan? They look cute." -elsewhere- Kid: (looking out a window at the rain) stocking: calming, isnt it? Kid: "Yes. I really like the smell outside after a rain." stocking: *she smiles and snuggles up to him* Kid: (returns the snuggle...) "...Have you ever..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "...Run through rain?" stocking: sometimes, like when i had to get inside really quick. Kid: (nods) "Never just for fun?" stocking: *she chuckles* what are you suggesting? Kid: "...Would you like to run through this rain? In the backyard?" stocking: i'll have to get my rain coat and boots on, but sure, why not? Kid: "I'll get mine, as well. See you in 10?" -THUNDER LIGHTNING- Kid: "Eep!" stocking: you still sure about that? Kid: "N-No...I kinda not want to be electrocuted..." (he is clutching Stocking, like a cat clutching a wall) stocking: hehe~ *she pets his head* Kid: (purrs) "M-Maybe just stay inside...Go outside another time when it is less lightning-y..." stocking: sounds good. Kid: "...Can we keep watching the rain?" (removes his coat jacket) stocking: sure. Kid: (nuzzles against her) "I love you." stocking: i love you too, kiddo~ Kid: (slowly closing his eyes, starting to doze off) stocking: hehe~ cutie~ -elsewhere- Anya: "Ready! I am absolutely ready for this cooking competition!" tsugumi: wow, it looks really good. --Anya made Stuffed Chicken Valentino-- Anya: "Anyone want to sample to let me know how it came out?" Meme: (raises hand) "I'm in!" -elsewhere- Noah: (shaking in his cell) Noelle: [awww, too cold for you?] Noah: "Stop it...The voices are too much..." Noelle: [you weenie] Lust!Noah: [After that snake left you, you're just brimming with desire...But poor baby can't get none] Noah: "..." (slams a fist against the floor) Noelle: [and you kinda did knock her up, so that's there.] Lust!Noah: [Yeah, man--it's great that you just went on into her over and over again. But no condom? Pfft--that was dumb.] Noah: "Shut up...I want out..." guard: hey! quiet in there you! Noah: "Fuck you!" (shakes the bars) "Let me out!" -elsewhere- Hibana: "..." iris: i brought you some tea. Hibana: "...Thanks." (sips) "...Could use honey." iris: of course. *she smiles* Hibana: "...Stop this. Why are you doing any of this?" iris: because we care about you, really. Hibana: "Tch. I find that hard to believe. I steal, brutalize, torture. Of course weaklings like you would say that...You hate me. Stop lying." iris:....well, if you need anything else, let us know, ok? Hibana: "...I feel cold." iris: i'll get you a blanket. Hibana: "...Thank you." -elsewhere- Yumi: (reviewing papers) "Marie, I hate to say it, but your students' writing is awful." marie: t-t i'm trying my best. Yumi: "I didn't mean it was your fault--it's just the students you have seem...inadequate. Are they listening to your instructions?" marie: i'm sure a lot of them are... perhaps i should do a test for them? Yumi: "I think that would help. I have a sample test if it would help you." marie: ok. Yumi: (picks up Christa) "Okay..." (small smile) -elsewhere- Spirit: (sips) lisa: how's the drink? Spirit: "Aaah...Refreshing, thanks!" -in an abandoned subway- Asura: (shaking) tsumiki: hmm? asura? are you alright? Asura: "Something is coming..." (smiles nervously) "I'm excited...but scared." tsumiki: *small yawn*... Asura: "Did you sleep well?" tsumiki: *she nods* Asura: "Good..." (yawns, whimpers...) tsumiki:.... *she strokes his cheek* Asura: (holds her hand...) "The future..." tsumiki: *she nods, rubbing her stomach* Asura: (holds a hand on her stomach as well) -light kick- tsumiki: he seems happy to see you. Asura: (blushes a bit) "Yes..." tsumiki: *she smiles, but notices something* Asura: "What is it?" -a vagrant is walking through the tunnels- Asura: "..." (sends his skin scarves at the vagrant) vagrant: *screaming* Asura: (pulls the vagrant towards them...) "What should we do with this one?" tsumiki: *her stomach growls slightly* Asura: (sadistic grin) "Raw or cooked?" vagrant: *terrified* tsumiki: you want to do it or should i? Asura: "Why don't you?" tsumiki: *she smiles and wraps some hair around the vagrants head, snapping his neck with a loud crack* Asura: "Bon appetite..." tsumiki: *she licks her lips and devours the soul* Asura: "Better?" tsumiki: much better....i'm sure the clowns will enjoy the corpse. **Send in the Clowns...** Asura: "I'm sure..." (kisses her lips) tsumiki: *she ruffles his hair slightly* Asura: "You scare me...in a good way." tsumiki: *she smiles* Asura: (rubs her belly) -elsewhere- Gopher: (sleeping inside the pillow fort) kirika: ...... [thinking: honestly, he's like a baby...] Gopher: (sleeping) "M-Mama..." kirika: ?? Gopher: "Come back...Mama..." kirika: ......... [<> hug him <> leave him be?] <x> Hug kirika: *sigh* fuckin hell.... *she hugs him slightly* Gopher: (shakes a moment, then calms down) "Zzz..." kirika:............. {thinking: you're a real fucked up kid....} Gopher: (continues sleeping, smiling slightly) kirika:... [thinking: then again, i guess im pretty fucked up too....] Gopher: (turns a bit) kirika: hmm? Gopher: (still asleep, wraps his arms around her) kirika: !! nnghhh.... -///-;;; Gopher: (keeps holding her, sleeping soundly) -elsewhere- Patty: (puts Julie to bed) "Night-night, Princess." julie: zzzz....... Patty: (quietly exits, gently shuts the door...her eyes are a bit wet) liz: you ok? Patty: "?! L-Liz! Um...It's nothing..." ("...Would things have been different for Sis if...?") liz: you sure? Patty: "..." ("Not tonight...") (forces a smile) "Y-Yeah...Just getting all emotional seeing Jules so happy." liz: yeah... she's a good kid. Patty: "They all are..." *yawn* "I'll go wash up and get to bed...Any plans for tomorrow?" liz: not sure yet. the rain should lessen up by tomorrow morning... Patty: "Hope so..." (hugs Liz) -in kid's room- Kid: (smiles) "You are so beautiful..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: (strokes her cheek) "Stocking...After everything that has happened, I will never say it enough: I love you." stocking: *she holds his hand* i love you too kid. Kid: (rubs her hand, stares at her face..."Her eyes look so happy...") "I feel at peace with you..." stocking: feeling any better? Kid: (nods) "Lightning can be scary...I still wish we could've run..." (leans into her ear) "You do look good when wet..." stocking: .////. Kid: "And you look good when blushing..." (kisses lightly on her neck) stocking: hehe...say.... you up for something more, you know, naughty~? Kid: (smirks) "I could be convinced..." stocking: do you feel well enough for it? Kid: (nods) "Yes, I am." -the next morning- Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: mmmmm..... Kid: *yawns* "Hello, sexy..." stocking: looking at your reflection again~? Kid: (chuckles) "No, this image is far more beautiful..." (slides a hand along her hip) stocking: mmmm~ Kid: "You were great last night..." (kisses her shoulder) stocking: you too. Kid: (nestles against her bosom) "It's Sunday...I would love to just stay in this bed with you, all day..." stocking: that would be nice, but then you'd never get up for school tommorrow. Kid: "True..." (wraps his arms around her) "It would be nice to travel somewhere...but an actual vacation, somewhere without missions, without a schedule." stocking: yeah... Kid: (kisses her neck) "Anything on the schedule...or do we have an extra few minutes?" -later, elsewhere- shinra: so i heard there's gonna be a BBQ sometime soon for the fall. Arthur: "Oh, that should be fun. I wonder when--Wait...They aren't expecting us to cook the food, are they? With our fire abilities?" shinra: *shrugs* i'll have to ask the commander. Arthur: "Hmmm...Hope the weather is better for the barbeque than this weekend has been." shinra: yeah. Arthur: "Maybe I'll invite Tamaki..." shinra: C:< Arthur: o\\\\\o "Shut up, man." shinra: i didnt even say anything. Arthur: "You were looking at me!" shinra: *whistling* Arthur: "That face is pissing me off! Stop looking that way when I talk about Tamaki!" Akitaru: "Oi, Maki? Arthur's talking about his girlfriend again--you owe me 5 bucks!" maki: *sigh* fiiine. Arthur: o\\\\\o "NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!" shinra: sure boyle. Arthur: "Oh yeah?! At least I actually went out on dates with Tamaki! I'm not pining for someone without just asking her out on a date!" shinra:.................................... Arthur: "So fine--I'll invite Tamaki to the barbeque! And I'll sit back and watch you awkwardly stand around Iris and not say anything to her!" (crosses his arms in a humph) iris: what about me? shinra: *CAT SCREAM* Akitaru: "Um...Maki, Arthur? I think I need you to spot me for my post-breakfast work-out." maki: sure thing sir. Arthur: "Thank goodness...Leave the lovebirds to talk..." -elsewhere- saki:................................... NoFix: "Oh, come on! You call that hitting the target!" --Cardboard cut-outs of crudely drawn images of Yohei, Shotaro, and Mana-- NoFix: "You didn't even touch that one!" --Cut-out of her sister-- saki: ...................... NoFix: "What do I have to do to get you to attack the target accurately?! ... Sigh..." (puts on a large target, stands in front of her) "Hit the target!" (points at the target over his chest) "Hit. That!" -BWAMP- NoFix: *coughs* "W-Wow..." saki:............ NoFix: (blood dripping down his chin...) "Heh...You call that an attack? Pussy." saki: *fires a net-bomb* NoFix: "A net? That's all you got? Come on! At least make me beg for my life!" saki: *grabs him by the neck* .................. NoFix: "Grrt?!" saki: .......... *she aims a gun at his abdomen* NoFix: "..." (smiles) "Yeah, baby..." saki:.............. NoFix: "Do it. I want to feel you inside me." saki:........................................*she drops him* NoFix: "?! Hey! I wanted some pain! Torture! Feels! What, do I have to shoot myself?!" -PUNCH TO THE GUT- NoFix: "Unf! ..." (smiles) "That's nice...You know what is nicer?" (grabs Saki by the back of her neck) saki: !!! NoFix: (slams her head to the floor) saki: !!! NoFix: "Nope! Still not there! You won't be ready until you--" (slams her head again) "--kill--" (slam) "--me!" (slam slam slam) saki: *stabs him through the chest with a metal tentacle protruding from her back* NoFix: (coughs up blood) "...G-Good work..." (limps downward on the tentacle) saki:.................. *she throws him into the wall* NoFix: "Uff!" (slams hard against the wall, then falls to the floor, groans) "Uhhhh..." (tooth falls out) saki:.................................. NoFix: (laughs weakly) "Best you got? I'm the King of Spin. I'll survive this...but I'm not even legally dead yet..." saki:.................... *no reply* NoFix: (crawls up, towards her, until he is grabbing her by the ankle and looking up) "Kill me..." saki:........... *ROCKET TO THE FACE* NoFix: (head explodes...just the neck down is left) saki: target.....eliminated. ???: "Good work." saki:.......... NoFix: (half a head, growing off of muscle stuck on her leg) "That'll kill..." saki: *she scrapes it off her leg* NoFix: "Aw, I just can't get ahead..." (drags himself by his teeth back to the rest of his body to reattach...) saki:........................... NoFix: (half of his head just dangling from his neck) "Take 5. When you get back, we'll practice testicle-punching." saki:..................... NoFix: (head falls off) "Oh, damn it! Mimeca! Get the duct tape!" mimeca: *duct tapes his head to his neck* NoFix: "Ah...Thank you." (head is on backwards) "Take our toaster oven over there to diagnostic; her left hand is slower than her right. And make her scream." -elsewhere- Gopher: "Zzzz..." eibon: ah. there he is...... Gopher: "Wh-What?" (looks around) kirika: zzzzzzzzzz........... eibon: ah, i didnt mean to disturb you, my child. Gopher: *yawn* "It's okay, sir. I was having a very comfortable sleep..." (lies back down a bit...) "Where am I, anyway?" (looks in front of him--) o\\\\\\o eibon: i see you came to visit your little friend again. Gopher: (he is still holding onto her) "S-Sir? How do I extricate myself...?" eibon: *playing notes on his ocarina* kirika: huuzat? Gopher: D: (trying to let go in time...) kirika:........ -PAWNCH- Gopher: x^x kirika:....i'm getting breakfast now. eibon: o-o;; Gopher: (large bandage now on his face) "Why does love hurt...?" eibon: its different for everyone i suppose. Gopher: "Sigh...I guess I had best depart before she pulls out the knives..." kirika: yo. *she has a knife* Gopher: o_____o "Save me!" kirika: ?? i was gonna ask if you wanted buttered toast or not. fuckin' werido. Gopher: (hiding under Eibon) "Y-Yes, toast would be lovely, thank you..." -and so- Kid: "Open wide..." stocking: aaaah~ Kid: (slips the fork of whipped cream and blueberry covered waffle into her mouth) stocking: mmmmmmmm~<3 Kid: "Best thing you've tasted all day?" kirika: do you mind? some of us want to eat and actually keep our breakfast, thanks Gopher: (holding a fork with waffle on it out to her...) kirika:........... *she snatches the fook and eats* Gopher: T^T Kid: (hugs Stocking) "Do you like my waffles?" stocking: they're so tasty~ kirika: pretty good i guess.... Gopher: "Yeah, pretty good, I guess..." -Repeating Kirika's tone and rhythm= Kid: (still snuggling against Stocking) "What would you like to do today, Love?" stocking: how about we go see a movie today? Kid: "Oh, I'd like that! What did you have in mind?" Gopher: (gesturing to himself at Kirika) "Maybe a double-date movie?" kirika: cool it jr. stocking: i'm down for whatever. Kid: "I know one film: it has received both critical acclaim for its nuanced plot and character development, and fans' appreciation for explosions, comedy, romance, and science fiction." stocking: is it star wars? Kid: (smiles, nods) -later, elsewhere- Hiro: (making snacks) hime: *she's studying with her friends* Hiro: "Hime? I finished your snacks." hime: neat. kumi: (one of her friends) thanks, hiro-kun. jenna: (another of her friends) why thank you. Hiro: (smiles) "You're welcome. Dig in!" (pulls out his cell, starts texting...) [AvgGuy: hey e feather. hope ur sunday's going well] [EF-is-not-my-name: it's doing well. just working on decorations for halloween.] [AvgGuy: cool. i still haven't figured out a costume] [EF-is-not-my-name: yeah, me neither. maybe i'll just pick something from the costume raffle box?] [AvgGuy: raffle box?] [EF-is-not-my-name: students who dont know what costume to pick can pick something out from the box at the reception.] [AvgGuy: oh cool! this is just at the dorm?] [EF-is-not-my-name: it's at the school reception desk. just ask auntie tommorrow, or whenever] [AvgGuy: thanx!] -elsewhere- soul: why am i even here? Wes: "I invited you." soul: ..................... Wes: "...So...how was London?" soul:.....eventful. Wes: (nods) "I can imagine...I saw the report about the Fighting Robot Tournament." soul: yeah, that was pretty- *ahem* pretty scary. Wes: "Liz told me how long Kid and Stocking were in the hospital. She said you avoided injuries, right?" soul: mostly..............someone bought one of your records. Wes: "Really?" soul: yeah, he was one of the competitors, and a pretty cool guy. Wes: (nods) "That's good. Was he okay in the attack? Was he hurt?" soul: he managed. he and his friend won because the opponent got their bot wrecked. Wes: "Oh. That's good...I never got into robotics. It seems really complicated." soul: i think it looks kinda cool. Wes: "Yeah, from what I saw on the news they were...I wonder if anyone ever thought of holding one of those tournaments in Death City." soul: who knows. Wes: "Oh...Um, how was the trip back? Any good movie playing on the flight?" soul: wasnt paying much attention. Wes: "Ah..." (taps fingers on the table) "...How are Black Star and Tsubaki?" soul: they're doing pretty good. Wes: (nods) "That's good...They seem like really good people." soul: they sure are. they've been helping me a lot for a while now... Wes: "...That's good." soul:............. Wes: "...Did you see Mom and Dad?" soul:.....................................no. (thinking: thank god...) Wes: (nods) "..." soul:..................... Wes: (clears his throat, sips on water) -a ghost floats past- soul: i see your housemates are doing well. Wes: "...Yes, but I had to take certain measures while you were overseas..." soul: like what? Wes: "...I asked Lord Death for assistance in doing an anti-ghost spell on certain rooms so I could have...privacy." (shudders) "Ghosts popping in on you in the shower is creepy..." ghost girl: sooorry about that~ ^^; Wes: o\\\\o soul: *snerk* i dont think liz would be too fond of that. Wes: (blushing harder) "No, she wouldn't..." (sighs) "I don't know what I'm doing..." soul: dude i was joking, jeez. Wes: "I-I-I know...I just...I wish I was as calm as you are around girls. I've been Liz's friend for so long that...I worry if I missed my chance." soul: chance? Wes: "I feel like Liz and I have been talking so long with each other, only having half-dates now and then that...I'm attracted to her. But does she see me as a potential boyfriend, or just a friend?" soul: beats me... maybe you should just talk to her? Wes: "Yeah..." -elsewhere- Kid: "What did you think?" stocking: pretty good. *she smiles* so now what? Kid: -___- "Maybe let the other couple have some alone time..." Gopher: -^- (trying to put his hand near Kirika's...) kirika: *headlock* shut it stripes. Gopher: "Erk!" (face going red as he panics about losing oxygen) Kid: "...Promise me we never get to a point in which we strangle each other..." stocking: aw, babe of course not....unless you're into that~ Kid: o\\\\o "N-Not really! Seems a little too violent." stocking: ok. *she hugs him softly* Kid: (returns the hug back, smiling) Gopher: (his soul is leaving his body) x^x -elsewhere- Yumi: (relaxing in the bathtub, candles lit around) "Ah...So peaceful..." (picks up the crossword puzzle and a pen) -elsewhere- Nals: "Medusa Gorgon? He wants to speak with you." medusa: fine, fine..... Nals: (leads her to the cell) "The barrier will prevent him from harming you." medusa: good.....well, look how the mighty have fallen~ Noah: (unshaven, shirt ripped by himself, clutching a blanket, shaking) "Y-You?" medusa: i almost feel sorry for you...well, almost~ Noah: (tries to stand, opening up his arms to her) "L-Let me out..." medusa: ah-ah-ah~ look but dont touch~ Noah: (reaches a hand forward, slowly, trembling, even as he sees the barrier) "Please...They don't stop..." medusa: hmm? Noah: (clutches his head...sobbing) medusa: clearly this is wasting my time. later. Noah: "No! Get back here!" grimoire: ....... *observing* Noah: (slams his fists on the barrier) "I gave you power!" grimoire: *whistles* that sounded bad. Noah: "Let me out! Give me something!" -upstairs- Ponera: (rubbing the sides of her head) "Gah, so noisy." medusa: tell me about it... Ponera: "What happened to that guy? It's like he can't handle a break-up." medusa: i think he's being pissy about being in jail. Ponera: "We gave him excellent accommodations! ... Good accommodations... Adequate... ...We gave him a blanket." medusa: i could see. Ponera: "Hmph. Well, we have to do something to shut him up. Maybe gag him?" -elsewhere- Kid: (whistling) stocking: how's your costume coming along? Kid: (smiles) "Very well! I should be ready to try it on this upcoming week." stocking: me too. Kid: "I look forward to seeing it..." (leans towards her ear) "Perhaps this vamp will have you under his spell..." stocking: oh~? Kid: (kisses her ear lightly) "Fall under my spell, Miss Pheles..." stocking: i think i already did~<3 Kid: (faces her, hugs her) "I love you..." -later- *Knock knock on Gallows Mansion* stocking: *panting* ahhhh.... Kid: (sighs, massaging her) "H-How do you feel?" stocking: *shuddering* ahhh...t-that was amazing~.... Kid: (kisses neck) "Y-Yeah..." (pulls back, looking at her) "You look stunning...The sweat glistening on you..." stocking: *bluuuush* Kid: "I want to lick it off of your blushing body..." (rubs her hip) stocking: g-go ahead then.... Kid: (takes her right leg, lifting it up, as he licks along the inside of her foot) stocking: kya~ t-that tickles! Kid: (smiles, as he licks down her leg) "You always taste so sweet..." stocking: ahhhh~ Kid: (he licks along her hip...and takes a small bite) stocking: oh! Kid: "S-Sorry! Too much?" stocking: hehe~ Kid: "..." (licks the bite very lightly) stocking: ahh~ Kid: "Stocking...Grab the headboard..." stocking: ok.... Kid: (goes down to her ankles, lifting them up to lay on his shoulders and to guide her back to arch...) stocking: ohh... *blush* Kid: (slides her legs along his shoulders until his lips reach her inner thighs...kissing lightly) stocking: ahhhh~ Kid: "Shall I begin?" stocking: y-yes.. Kid: (slowly, lightly kisses along her lips) stocking: ahhhhn~ -elsewhere- *Knocking still on Gallows Mansion front door* liz: coming! yeah? Wes: "H-Hi, Liz." liz: oh, hey wes, i wasnt expecting you here. Wes: "Yes, sorry I didn't call ahead. May I come in?" liz: sure. Wes: "How are you?" liz: pretty good. we have our new family members living here now, did i tell you about that? Wes: (smiles) "Yes. Soul had told me a bit about it, too. I'm happy that you saved them." liz: i'm happy too. *she smiles* i'm glad i met them... Wes: "How have they been settling?" liz: pretty good. julie especially. Wes: "Julie? She's the youngest, right?" liz: yeah, 6 years old. Wes: (smiles) "That's good. A six-year-old deserves a good home...and supportive extended family." liz: yeah....................*small frown* she'd be around the same age as..... Wes: "??? 'As'?" liz: hmm?? n-nevermind.... Wes: "...Liz? I wanted to ask..." liz: hmm? Wes: "It's been awhile since we got to talk. Would you be interested in getting together, maybe next week, for coffee?" liz: sure, sounds great. *she smiles* Wes: (smiles back) "Great. Tuesday afternoon, after your classes?" liz: sure thing. Wes: "I'll see you then." (looks at his watch) "Well, I guess I better get going..." liz: well, see you then. Wes: "Y-Yeah..." (stands up) -later- Kid: (panting) stocking: *panting and twitching, overwhelmed with pleasure* Kid: (clutches her, as he kisses along her chest) stocking: ahhhhhh~! Kid: "Oh, God!" (pants more, before he latches his lips along her nipple) -once their climaxes subsided- Kid: (cuddling) "Mmmm..." -the next morning, at school- Kid: (book opened to maps of Volcana) liz: i thought it was 'Valcona?' Kid: "...Sigh...Such typos in this book...Set this one aside, try a better one." liz:...... Kid: "I want to find these remaining Sages. Who knows what threat can emerge next...?" liz: yeah...i'm sure we'll find them soon. Kid: "I hope so. What is our next class?" liz: looks like math next. Kid: "Oh dear...Stocking?" stocking: *sigh* i can manage. *crack knuckles* bring it on!! **It is brought** -at lunch- stocking: q-q Kid: (pats her back) "It's okay..." stocking: at least it was better than i usually do... Kid: (smiles) "See? There is progress." stocking:.... *she smiles* Kid: "Cupcake?" (holds one up to her) stocking: yes please. Kid: (slowly peels the wrapping) "Say 'Ah'..." stocking: aaaah~ Kid: (leans the dark chocolate cherry cupcake to her mouth...) stocking: *lick* Kid: (puts the cupcake to her mouth) stocking: mmmmm~<3 Kid: (after she finishes eating, leans in and whispers in her ear...) "I love what you do with your mouth..." stocking: 7///u///7 Kid: "You have a crumb there..." (drags his finger lightly over the corner of her mouth) -elsewhere in the lunch room- Hiro: (staring at his Halloween costume ticket) "Aw, man..." soul: what did you get? < > Princess < > Knight < > Kitty Cat <x> cat Hiro: "Cat. Man..." -elsewhere- Alone: "I hate Halloween." kinuta: why's that, does everyone get scared of you? Alone: "I wish. It's just a day where everyone stereotypes werewolves. You know what that's like, right? I mean, as a witch." kinuta: tch- Alone: "What? You like Halloween or something?" kinuta: well, considering all the sexy costume choices to seduce people with... Alone: "So you got pretty lucky that night?" kinuta: oh yes~<3 Alone: "Too bad you're stuck in here. What would you wear for this Halloween?" kinuta: hmmm.... that's a good question... perhaps a sexy little red riding hood~ *wink* Alone: "And I'd be the Big Bad Wolf...and eat you all up~!” kinuta: would you now~? Alone: (licks his chops) kinuta: where would you start~? Alone: "Your crotch! Just shove my snout all there!" kinuta: well arent you forward~ Alone: "Heh heh...Yeah..." kinuta: it sucks the cages are so far apart, cause if they were next to each other then- eruka: lunch time! Alone: (slobbering) "Oh yeah!" eruka:.... *pushes the bowl in slowly* Alone: (grabs Eruka's hand) eruka: *SCREEEEAM* Alone: (pulls her towards the cell) "Hey, Froggy! Let me get a taste!" (licks his lips) eruka: NOOOOOO!!!! Q~Q Alone: (his slobber falling on the floor as he opens his mouth--) eruka: *trying to pull away* NO! BAD DOG! BAD DOG!! Alone: "Yeah, I'm a bad dog! Say it again! Say it a--" ???: (fist grabs at Alone's wrist) Alone: "???" ???: (snaps the wrist, breaking it) Alone: *ROWR!* "WHAT THE HELL?!" kinuta: *wince* oooh. Free: (death glare at Alone) eruka: *HIDES BEHIND FREE, CLUTCHING HIM* Q~~~~Q Free: "..." (pats the top of Eruka's head) "Let's go get Naigus. They'll need to knock him out to splint his wrist or something." eruka: thanks free.... *she hugs him* Free: (returns the hug) "No problem." Alone: "My fucking wrist! You stupid turn-coat wolf! I'll kill you!" nygus: we'll take it from here. Alone: "Back off, Nurse! I'm not gonna rest until his fucking head is off his--" Free: (eyeroll) "Just knock him out already." -TRANQUIL DART'D- Alone: "...Oh, look--pretty fireflies..." (collapses on the floor) -later- kinuta: well, sucks that you got rejected. Alone: (whimpering, rubbing his wrist...and they put the Cone of Shame on him) "I hate Halloween even more now..." kinuta: too bad. Alone: "Big help you were, Gas-Bag!" Solence: (hiding under his bed) kinuta: tch- what a little weenie. Solence: "I want to go home, I want to go home..." (wheezes, then takes a breath on an inhaler) kinuta: get over yourself. Solence: (whimpering) "If he ever finds me again...I'm dead..." kinuta: who? big wolfie? Solence: "N-No..." Alone: "Good! Because if you were afraid of me, I'd--" kinuta: then who? Solence: "NoFix..." kinuta: no-huh? Alone: "...Oh God!" (hides under his bed) kinuta: am i missing something here, hun? Solence: (pops out from under his bed) "See?! He's insane! He can't be reasoned with!" Alone: (pops out as Solence hides) "NoFix! Dokeshi! Madman! Crazy person! Mass murderer! One-man army!" kinuta: ????? Solence: "You never heard of NoFix?! Lucky you! You hear that name, YOU RUN! He'll straight-up slaughter you then wear your face as a mask for a week!" kinuta: woooow, sounds like the life of the party. Alone and Solence: "He's not the life of the party! He's the death of it!" kinuta: you babies. Alone: "Someone...Hold me." Solence: "Ditto..." -elsewhere- NoFix: (blowing on a party horn) mimeca: *using noise makers and air-horns* saki:................ NoFix: *sniff* "Mimeca, our little girl is growing up so fast. So far she has successfully killed me 41 times: beheading, disemboweling, blood loss, crushed heart, crushed pelvis, crushed appendix, impalement, derailment, flaying, slaying, whipping, whooping, and of course, peanut allergies and sinus infections." mimeca: *claps* saki:............................. NoFix: "And so, we commemorate this occasion--with dessert!" (a giant three-decker cake with a "41" at the top...and decorated not with candles but dynamite sticks) saki: *aims her machine gun and shoots the cake to bits* NoFix: "..." (He's over there...and over there...and over there...and on the ceiling...) mimeca:......... *licks frosting off of his scalp* saki: target eliminated. NoFix: *cough* "Make that 42 deaths..." *sniff* "I'm so proud of my sexy girl." saki:..... *aims but does not shoot* NoFix: "...Pst, Mimeca? I think she's trying to shoot you..." saki:..... *aims at nofix* NoFix: "...Oh...crap." saki:.................................................................. *she doesnt do anything* NoFix: "Um...Why aren't you killing me again? After all, no kill like overkill..." saki: -click click- bullet supply empty. NoFix: (sigh of relief) "Good...I didn't want to die again without some cake!" (licks some off the wall nearby...which is mixed with his remains) "...Ew! This one has my colon in it!" grunt: o_o; NoFix: "I mean, my kidneys taste great, but the colon?!" (stares at the Grunt, still just a head in Mimeca's hands) "...What?! What do you want, Grunt #87?!" grunt: since you've now...er... regrown.....maybe take a shower? to wash the- NoFix: "What? Wash off the cake? Wash off my remains? Spit it out!" grunt: th-the blood...sir..... grunt 2: we'll even get your special shower mitten for you! NoFix: "...Fine. Big baby." (snaps his fingers) "Grunts #87 and #14 and Saki: give me a sponge bath! With the rubber duckies!" grunts: yes sir! saki:........ NoFix: (puts on the mitten) "And you, Yohei, get to wash my sensitive areas! Won't that be fun?!" grunt 3: there goes _my_ libido for the rest of the month... Grunt 4: "I'm telling you, if it weren't for the benefits, I'd quit months ago." grunt 3: _what_ benefits?! Grunt 4: "Well, we're still alive, right?" grunt 3: yeah but for how long? NoFix: "HOW ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES IF YOU DON'T GET THIS ROOM CLEANED UP LICKETY-SPLIT..." grunt 3: YES SIR!! Grunt 4: "Aye-aye!" (starts scrubbing) NoFix: (marches into the shower room, whistling "Rubber Ducky") NoFix: (lies back as they sponge him...while the Yohei mitten goes to his groin...) "Clean it with your mouth..." grunt: O_____O;;;;; NoFix: >:D "Oh, baby, you know just how I like it..." (suggestive noises and grunts) grunt: [thinking: WHY?!?!] NoFix: "Yes...Yes...Oh, yes...Ah...Ah...Ah...YOHEI-CHAAAAAN!!!" (passes out from pleasure) grunt:..............................uhhhh NoFix: "Zzz..." Grunt 3: you know what, dying doesnt sound that bad at this point. Grunt 4: "Want to share a cyanide tablet?" grunt 3: is there enough? mimeca: *grabs them by the neck and puts their heads under the water* Grunt 4: o____O *garble garble...* (bubbles rise up) grunt 3: NOOOOO NOT THE CUM WATER! NOT THE CUM WATER!!! NoFix: "Aw, you made me a Grunt-powered jacuzzi, Mimeca--that's so sweet!" (leans back...then stops) "Hey, why did the bubbles stop?" saki:....................................... NoFix: (gets out of the water, towels off) "Nothing like murder, regeneration, and Puppet Bath Time to stimulate the loins and one's bloodlust." *yawn* "Time for sleep for me and to plug Saki into the wall outlet." mimeca: *salutes* NoFix: "Nighty-night, Mimeca. Make sure to plug in Saki." -there is a yohei doll and a saki doll in the bed- NoFix: (cuddling with his Yohei and Saki dolls) "Good night, Yohei. I'll be dreaming of Ho Yay with you." (kisses his cheek) "Good night, Saki. Tomorrow will be even more fun as you kill me over and over again...Aw, love." (kisses that doll) -the next morning, elsewhere- Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: morning kiddo~ Kid: (yawns) "Morning..." (kisses her forehead) "...Stocking?" stocking: yeah? Kid: "I love you." stocking: i love you too, kiddo~ Kid: (hugs her) "I just want to keep saying that..." (yawns, starts to fall asleep again against her chest) -at the coffee shop- liz: so what do you want to order? Wes: "Well, it is the season, so a pumpkin spice latte." Wes: "How about you?" liz: same thing for me then. **They get their drinks** Wes: "How was your day?" liz: pretty good today. Wes: (nods) "That's good. How was Patty behaving in class?" liz: a little better i think. Wes: "College is suiting her well, then." (sips on his drink) "Hmm...This is good." liz: mmm... Wes: "..." (laughs a bit) Wes: "Liz, you got a bit of whipped cream on your nose..." liz: oh? Wes: (takes a napkin, lightly wipes it from her nose...) liz: hehe. Wes: (smiles) "I love your laugh." liz: *blush* um..thanks. Wes: (blushes as well) "..." liz:................ Wes: (clears his throat) "So, have you got a date for the Halloween Dance?" liz: nah. Wes: "...Would you like to be...my date?" liz: *bluuuuush* y-you sure about that? Wes: (nods) "Yes. I have enjoyed the time I have gotten to spend with you, and...I would like to spend more time with you, if you want." liz: i...i would like that. Wes: "Cool...Um, have you picked a costume yet?" liz: not yet. Wes: "Were you thinking of something scary for a costume?" liz: i dunno....maybe i could go as samus aran? Wes: "Oh...Hmmm...Maybe I could try something similar...I haven't played video games in a while...Would I look like a dork if I went as Luigi?" liz: i'll see if i can talk soul into being mario. Wes: (smiles) "Thanks..." ???: "Hey! You two going to order something to eat or--Oh, crap! DWMA?!" liz: ?? Kepuri: (in Deathbucks uniform) "...Crap." liz: arent you that bug chick? Kepuri: "The name is Kepuri! And thanks to you and your stupid friends, I'm on probation!" Wes: "???" liz: yeah, i remember that. *she chuckles+sighs* those were the days. Kepuri: "They were not the days! I almost got killed by that lunatic madman at the tournament! I was locked up with weirdos! I almost got burned to death in a lab! Now I have to wear this?!" (holds the edges of the skirt) Wes: (stares...just a second too long at the skirt) liz:... wes!! Wes: o\\\\o "Wh-What?" Kepuri: "..." (smirks, leans down) "What can I get for you, cutie?~" liz: dont. Wes: "I-I'm fine. Thank you." (turns away, facing Liz again) Kepuri: (smirks, as she walks away...bouncing just a bit so the skirt bounces with her) liz: ...........hey CM, need an extra hand? Wes: (sips on his drink...) "They have surprising waitress outfits at Deathbucks..." Master: "What? Yeah, sure." -and so, after one waitressing session later- Wes: o\\\\\\o Kepuri: -_-; "You're pathetic." -meanwhile- shinra: why are we doing this again? -he's shirtless- Arthur: (shirtless as well) "I have no idea. I blame you for this." maki: it's for the 119 calendar. *she and iris are fully clothed still* Arthur: *grumble* "I'm not some piece of meat...At least Tamaki isn't here..." maki: at least you two arent alone in this. shinra: why arent you doing this? Akitaru: (flexing shirtless in the background) maki: the girl's did their calendar last year. Arthur: "Wh-What?! I didn't know there was one of those..." Takehisa: (shirtless, blushing) "Yes. They sold out fast." iris: the 119 does a calendar each year. they sell pretty quickly like warm pies..... maki: dont you mean 'hotcakes?' iris: yeah that.... ^^; Arthur: "...I bet when they see my physique, I'll make the calendars sell faster than Shinra's scrawny body will." shinra: *covering himself* sh-shut up... Akitaru: "No body shaming, Boyle!" (flexing) "Flex with me, boys!" iris: .////.;;; Arthur: (smirks at Shinra, flexing...) shinra: *trips and pantses arthur* oh.....oh no..... maki: *COVERS IRIS' EYES* Arthur: o____o Arthur: "How dare you!" (runs at Shinra) shinra: HOLY SHIT I AM SORRY! *RUNS* Akitaru: (in Speedo) "No rough-housing!" -elsewhere- Kid: (finishes cleaning the bedroom) "Ah, done..." lord death: heya kiddo. Kid: "Oh, Father! Hi! How are you?" lord death: doing good, you? Kid: "Great! Room is cleaned, and things have been so much better since getting out of the hospital." lord death: thats great! Kid: "...How is Mother?" lord death: she's doing well.....how do you feel? Kid: "Good...Just thinking about everything coming up: new sibling, the Halloween party...the future..." lord death: just take it one day at a time, son. Kid: (nods) "Any plans for the Halloween Dance?" lord death: well, we were thinking of having a fund raiser event to expand parts of the city and school. Kid: "Oh, that's good. What kind of fundraiser?" lord death: not sure yet, we might have a poll to decide on it. Kid: (nods) "I think that will be good for helping the city." -elsewhere- Giriko: (holding three bags full of candy) arachne: remember some of those are for the trick-or-treaters, ok? Giriko: -_-; "I-I know that! I just, you know, wanted a sample..." (pulls out Halloween bowls) arachne: hmhm. i know. Giriko: (unwraps a piece of chocolate) "Want some?" arachne: i'm fine for now. Giriko: (eats the chocolate, then sets the bowls on the table) "Okay, that'll be it for me..." (stares at the candy) o______o; arachne: is something wrong? Giriko: "Just...I tend to be a glutton, so..." (digs through desk) "...maybe I need something to stop my urges..." (puts a rubberband on his wrist--next to five other rubberbands marked with different words: "cigarettes," "alcohol," "mass murder") arachne: ahh. Giriko: "How 'bout you? Any bad habits you been trying to get rid of?" arachne: does 'attempted world domination' cound as a bad habit? Giriko: "..." (hands her a rubberband) arachne: *she chuckles* thanks. Giriko: "Any time, babe...Does that earn me an extra piece of candy?" arachne: *she smiles and snaps his rubber band* Giriko: "Ow!" (nervous smile) "Hurts so good, though..." -elsewhere- Patty: (whispers into Julie's ear) julie: hehe~ Patty: (pulls back) "Guess what I told Jules, Sis?" liz: what? Patty: "About Wes!" liz: o////////////o Patty: "So why don't you tell Jules a bit more about your dreamboat?" liz: errrr...... >///////////////////////////> Patty: (to Julie) "He's her hot boyfriend." liz: PATTI!! Patty: "See how shy she is? That's how you know she has it bad for him." kirika: ha! Patty: "And Ki-ki over here likes Galapagos!" kirika: dont call me that! julie: galaga...gapalaga....gagalagapos? Patty: "You know, that short guy with the v-shaped frown that was spooning with Kiki last night in your pillow fort?" julie: oooooh! kirika: s-shush it you! Patty: "Ha ha ha! Nope! My sisters got huge crushes!" (pulls out her phone) "Time to tell the world!" liz+kirika: NOOO!!! *TACKLED* julie: *laughing* Patty: (struggling, her phone now half-way away from her) "Gak! Unhand me! Must violate the privacy of others with social media!" heather: --; Patty: "...Oh. Hi, Heather. Um...How's it hanging?" heather: same as usual. -elsewhere- Black Star: (whistling in the apartment) soul: zzzzz..... Black Star: "Hmm...He's still sleeping?" tsubaki: looks like it. Black Star: "Man...He's been pretty exhausted lately." tsubaki: after the london incident, i cant blame him... Black Star: "Yeah...I heard he met with Wes." tsubaki:....... *she picks him up and carries him to his room* that took a lot of guts from him... Black Star: (nodded) "Wes, though--I don't get that guy. He just doesn't get Soul. Now he's trying to hook up with Liz?" tsubaki: *shrugs* Black Star: "Jeez. Sometimes, I want to punch Wes in the arm. He's just not a very good bro." tsubaki: maybe we could talk to him? Black Star: (chuckling, as he pounds a fist into his hand) "Yeah!" -the next morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: zzzz...... Kid: (snuggles) "Mmm..." -at school- Patty: "What's the first class?" liz: looks like weapon studies. Patty: "Awesome! Let's see what Kid can do with us...Maybe he can make us have, like, multiple guns growing out of us!" liz: i kinda doubt that. Kid: "My soul is not _that_ malleable. Let's just listen to this lesson from--" Spirit: "Okay, we start today with some methods for improving weapons' abilities. This will depend on meisters as well today." tsubaki: *listening* Spirit: "While it is the responsibility of the weapon to protect the meister, do not overlook your commitment to your weapon, especially outside of combat." -later- Patty: (stretches) liz: *siiigh* that felt nice. soul:.......................................... tsubaki:....... its going to be alright, soul. Black Star: (pats Soul's shoulder) -later- soul: why did you guys bring me here? Black Star: "To punch your brother in the face." tsubaki: no black*star. Black Star: (grumbles, knocks on Wes's door...) ???: "Coming!" **A Ghost opens the door** Ghost: "Oh! Welcome!" Black Star: o__o "S-Sorry. Still not used to...how...transparent you guys are..." Ghost: (frowns) "Wes! Your brother is here!" Wes: (calling) "Really?!" (sounds of him running) "Soul!" soul: 7-7;;; Wes: (comes to the door, arms opened--then stops) o_o; "Oh...Um, hi, Soul. Black Star, Tsubaki..." Black Star: (pounding his fist in his hand...) tsubaki: down boy. *ahem* hello wes. mind if we come in? Wes: "Of course." (clears the door to let them into the sitting room) soul:..................................................... Wes: (sits on the couch) "...Um...Can I get you guys any drinks?" tsubaki: some tea if you have any. soul:.......................... Black Star: "Pop." Wes: "Soul?" soul: im good tsubaki: i think he'll have water. Black Star: (frowning at Soul to accept it) Wes: (nods) "Let me call a ghost to bring it..." -and so- soul:................*glaring at wes* Wes: .___. "...So, it's great to see you all here. How is this week treating you?" soul: coulda been better.... Wes: "Oh? What's been going on?" soul: oh i dunno, maybe its because i've been forced to spend time with my so called 'brother'. Wes: "...Oh." soul:........................ Wes: "..." (clears his throat) "Soul, I like spending time with you. I do. I don't want to force you to..." soul: oh really? when where the hell was this side of you when i was growing up? when i needed your support the most? oh thats right! you were toooo busy with you oh so important performances! i mean, its not like your dad called me some mistake against nature for being a weapon, oh wait a minute, yes he did! Wes: "...Soul, I was there. We were in the same house, on the same trips, at the same meals..." Black Star: (eye roll) soul: then if you really were there for me, why didnt you stand up to the old man? afraid of a blemish on your reputation? Wes: "Soul, it...I'm sorry for what Father said. But I...I didn't know what to do..." soul: well maybe you could have defended me, how about that? oh and when i got sliced across the chest? did dear big bro visit me? NOPE! nothing! not even a fucking get well soon card! Wes: (frowning) "Wait just a minute--you try standing up to Father with the way he acted! And I did send you a card! I handed it to my assistant--...Oh." soul: oh reeeeally now? wooooow way to screw it up once again! how does it feel bro? knowing no matter how much you fucking try and try again, nothing you do is ever fucking good enough for mom and dad!?.......... !!!! tsubaki: ......soul..... Wes: "...You're right. It's never good enough..." soul:.........................*trembling* Wes: "It took a lot of therapy to figure out when I'm good enough, despite...despite what...Father said..." soul:................................................ Wes: "...You're right. I never stood up for you against Father and Mother. I screwed up. I didn't stay in contact with you because--because--" soul: why? you were too busy with your fame and fortune? Wes: "Because I thought you were fine without me!" soul:....................................................... Wes: "You left! I didn't know what you were doing! But you were with the DWMA, the big times! And I--I--" (rips out his wallet from his pocket and throws it down, opening up to reveal something inside...) soul:............. *he examines it* --Inside is a newspaper clipping, about a DWMA fight against an opponent...showing a photo of Maka wielding Soul-- soul:..........................*he strokes the picture of maka*.................. *trembling more* d-do they know? did you tell them where i went? Wes: (shakes his head no) soul:......................maka..... Black Star: "..." (tearing up) tsubaki: *she pats soul's back* Wes: "..." (walks over to Soul's couch, puts a hand on his shoulder) soul:............i feel sick..... Wes: "Can I get you something?" Wes: (pulling a box of tissues forward) soul: .......................................................thanks.... Wes: (hands a tissue to him) soul: *sniff*..... Wes: "..." (pulls him in for a hug) soul:..................*silently accepts it* Wes: "I'm sorry, Soul." soul:.............................*mumbling* its not your fault...... Wes: (hearing it) "A lot of things are..." -later- Ghost #1: (patting tissue to face) "So beautiful..." (hands box of tissues to...) soul: zzzzzzzz........... Wes: "Zzzz..." -in soul's dreamscape- ???: "...Hello?" soul: maka? **Through the mists, Maka walks forward, smiling** soul: *he hugs her* Maka: "I'm so happy to see you...How are you?" soul: well..... -he explains the situation- Maka: "Oh..." (she looks down) soul: what should i do? Maka: "...I never had any siblings...If I had one, and could be with them..." soul: ................ Maka: "Soul, I want you to try to forgive Wes. You only have so much time..." soul:......ok....i-i'll try....for your sake.... Maka: (smiles) "That's my weapon..." soul: um....d-did you so something with your hair? *slight blush* Maka: o\\\\o "Y-Yeah...I figured, since, you know, I'm...not physically here, I could at least change a bit...in this area." soul: i-its nice. Maka: "Th-Thank you...Soul?" soul: yeah? Maka: "You...look different, too. You've gotten taller." soul: yeah.....black*star's voice is finally starting to crack. Maka: *snort* "Really?! About time..." (laughs a bit) "Even with puberty finally kicking in for him...I doubt he is as...handsome as you are." soul: um...... 7////7;;; y-you still have fat ankles. Maka: -_- "Way to kill the mood. Well, you could use a haircut, you hippie." soul: i was joking....but yeah.....i probably could use a shave too... Maka: "I don't know about that..." (pokes his chin, rubbing there) "I think that looks nice..." soul: ./////////////. Maka: (chuckles) "You are so easy..." soul:............*he leans into her* this feels nice.... Maka: (blushing a bit, even as she leans in) "Soul..." soul: maka- ????: .........rning soul.... ???: *Yawn* "Soul?" soul: huh? ???: "Hey! Get up, dude!" soul: im up im up what is it? Black Star: *Yawn* "It's morning, man..." Wes: "...I made breakfast?" soul:....*yaaaawn* cool.... Wes: "...Cool...I'll prep your plate in the dining room..." -and so- tsubaki: thanks for having us over. Wes: "No problem. You all are always welcome here..." soul: we hould be heading to school now...oh wes? Wes: "Yes?" soul:......*weak smile* thanks man. Wes: "...You're welcome..." (opens his arms) soul: h-hey, i gotta get to school and- Wes: (hugs Soul) soul:................*hugs back a bit* Wes: "Have a good day, bro." -later, at school- Black Star: "Man, those ghosts kept me up half the night..." tsubaki: i didnt really mind. Black Star: "You must have slept like a rock. Wish I was in your bed--er, room." tsubaki: hehe...*yaaawn* talking with them helped a bit... Black Star: "...Anything interesting they tell you?" tsubaki: just what happened in that place......i think masamune enjoyed the company.... Black Star: "..." (nods) "That's good..." -classes begin- Kid: "What is the first class, Stocking?" stocking: zoology it looks like. Patty: (perks up) "Giraffes..." Kid: -_-; "I just hope Stein isn't leading the class. We can't afford vivisecting more endangered species..." Tezca: "Okay, I need a volunteer to help me tend to this little gal..." (pets a kitten) "Any volunteer?" kirika+tamaki: *RAISING THEIR HAND* Tezca: "...Two work. Come on down, Kiki and um Tamaki!" kirika: its kirika. -after petting and looking after the kitty- kirika: =w= ~<3 tamaki: i think we broke her. Tezca: "Great! Learning to tend to a small kitten is important for soldiers: you have to know how to react to them, predict their behavior, but be gentle. Now we can try with a bigger example!" *ROWR* tamaki: uhhhh... *SWEATS* **A lion walks into the classroom** -at lunch- kirika: *convered in bandages* worth it. Patty: "You did great work, Kirika! Petting, rubbing his tummy, serving as his human chew toy..." kirika: yeah....um...gopher i think thats enough bandages now. -_-; Gopher: "I didn't get all of the cuts though...Are there any other cuts I should tend to? Maybe somewhere else..." kirika: *tiny chop* down boy. Gopher: "Y-Yes..." ("That hurt much less...She is being kind to me! :D") -after school- liz: so where to? Patty: "You know, that lion chewing Kirika makes me think that we should take the kids to the zoo again soon...But for today, I don't know...You hungry?" stocking: yeah. how about you kid? Kid: (nods) "Any suggestions?" < > Cafe <x> Restaurant < > Sweets liz: how about a restaurant? Patty: "Oh, yeah! I could go for a late lunch/pre-dinner! Maybe chinese?" -elsewhere- Nals: -___- "I do not know which is more tortuous...when I'm on guard duty to that odd clone of Grimoire...or being around _you_." milia: i'd say being around mr angry pants. *she hugs him* besides, we get to go on another mission later together, isnt that great, nalsie~? <3 Nals: T___T "Why...?" milia: its some recon work back home in france. <doesnt that sound wonderful?> Nals: *groan* "Who are we surveilling?" milia: *shrugs* i think we're recruiting another monster called 'killbell?' Nals: "And where is this monster usually seen?" milia: i brought a visual guide~<3 Nals: "Really?" milia: *she shows said visual guide.....done in crayon* Nals: "...So, the circles in red...?" milia: *nods* -other drawings include a building, killbell himself, and nals with hearts around him- Nals: "..." ("I want to crumble this...but knowing her, this is likely the only map we have...") "Fine. We'll depart at the agreed upon hour." milia: yay! *she hugs him* Nals: "Grt! Aaah! Stop that!" -elsewhere- Spirit: "Hello, Blair." blair: hey spirit. *she smiles* Spirit: "How are you doing? How's Nagisa?" blair: she's doing well, making lots of new friends at school. Spirit: "Aw, that's great! She deserves to." -elsewhere- chie:...................... Yohei: "Chie?" chie: ah! yohei you scared me..... Yohei: "Sorry, I didn't mean to. ... A lot on your mind, huh?" chie: yeah......*she's staring at the picture* Yohei: "..." (pats her shoulder) "You're going to bring her home." chie: ....i just want her home safe.....i just want my big sister back...*whimpering* Yohei: "I know..." (puts his arms around her in a hug) chie: !!! ...... *she hugs back, crying silently* Yohei: (holds her, letting her cry) chie: *sniff*....y-yohei? Yohei: "Yes?" chie: this might sound like a weird thing to ask but, c-can i sleep in your bed again tonight? n-not like sex or something, i just- Yohei: "Sure." chie: *weak smile* t-thanks... Yohei: "...Come on. Go get ready for bed. You need some sleep." -in bed- chie: ......... *laying next to him* Yohei: "...Do you have enough room?" chie: i think so... Yohei: "..." (pulls the sheet up over her shoulder...) "That okay?" chie: yeah... Yohei: "Okay...You ready to sleep? Should I turn the light off?" chie: not yet.... could we talk a little more? it helps me fall asleep. Yohei: (nods) "Sure...Whatever you want to discuss." chie: *she smiles* it kind of reminds me of when saki and i would camp out in our living room. she'd bring the dvds and i'd bring the snacks. then we'd tell each other stories. Yohei: (smiles) "Yeah? What kind of stories?" chie: just random stuff.... what about you? Yohei: "...I couldn't sleep growing up. A lot of noise around me back then." chie: ah..... *she hugs him a bit* Yohei: (slight blush) "Y-Yeah...I spent late hours fiddling with computers...re-building Mom's vacuum into a robot..." chie: *chuckles* did you really? Yohei: (small smile) "It ended up just making a bigger mess--blowing out dust all over the carpet. She was so pissed..." chie: oh boy. Yohei: "I was grounded for maybe a week...which just meant staying in my room and getting better at building more 'bots. You should've seen the Breakfast Bot I made..." chie: this outta be interesting. Yohei: (smiles a bit more) "It worked fine at cracking eggs and separating shells from the contents, mixing them with the flour and ingredients for waffle batter...but the coffee, orange juice, and milk dispensers, I didn't calibrate their pressure correctly..." chie: *she chuckles* Yohei: (smiles fades a bit) "Dad...wasn't too happy about that." chie: oh....... Yohei: "...Every afternoon, I tried to stay at school as long as I could. I finished at age 16, and ran away from home..." chie:............yohei.... Yohei: "College finished in two years...Dokeshi Hunt after that...stupidly helped Fear Factory...got stuck with those dorks Shotaro and Mana..." chie: and then i came along? Yohei: (smile returns) "Yeah." chie:....*she smiles a bit* Yohei: "...Shotaro always smiles a lot around you. I think Mana is happy to have another girl around..." chie: i suppose, its like i'm their mom, haha. Yohei: "Yeah, I guess so..." chie: ......... Yohei: "...I guess...I'm the dad?" chie: .///////. Yohei: "...Sorry." chie: i-its fine... Yohei: "..." (pulls a hand out from under the sheets, bringing it to her face) chie: ah.... *blush* Yohei: "..." (strokes her cheek...) chie y-yo...hei? Yohei: "Chie...I--" *Knock knock knock!* chie: !!!! Yohei: -___- "Do you...want me to just let them knock?" chie: aaahhhhh..... huh? w-wha? Yohei: "I could pretend I'm asleep, let them go away..." chie: yeah......t-this is fine..... ./////////////. Yohei: "..." (shuts off the lights) Shotaro: (outside the door) "Ah, man! Yohei's already asleep, Mana!" chie: *whispering* i think he's gone now..... Yohei: (whispers back) "Good...Um, Chie?" chie: yeah? Yohei: "..." (puts his hand back on her cheek) "Um..." chie:......... *bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuush* *steam is practically coming off her head* Yohei: "...What should we do?" chie: ./////. m-maybe get some sleep....its pretty late.... Yohei: "...Okay." (pulls his hand back) "You going to be okay?" chie: i...i think so. Yohei: (nods) "...Good night." -the next morning, elsewhere- Arthur: (muttering in his sleep) shinra: *snoring* Arthur: (talking in his sleep) "Mmm...Tamaki, don't pet that lion..." shinra: pew pew....... Arthur: (turns over in bed) "Tamaki...That is lovely bikini you're wearing..." shinra: fire in the hooooolllleeee.... *snoring* maki: hey gu-.................uhh.... oh wow...... -they ended up in the same bed somehow- Arthur: (still sleeping, spooning Shinra...) "...Where are your curves?" -camera snap- Arthur: "Zzz...Oh baby..." shinra: s-space kraken...batten down...t-the hatches..... maki: >:3 Arthur: "Fear not, my love..." (stroking Shinra's butt) "I will protect that booty from the Kraken..." shinra: aah no....i-its got me! save the children! Arthur: "Wh-What? Children? That's too much of a commitment, babe..." (reaches around Shinra to grab...) o_O shinra: YIPE!! Arthur: o_________o "Why are you in my bed...?" shinra:............whats pressing against my butt?! Arthur: O__________________O "AAAAAAAAAAAH!!!" shinra: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Arthur: AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!! (falls out of bed, tearing the sheet off with him) shinra: *SCREAMING* Arthur: (runs to the other side of the room--and crashes into Maki) -at breakfast- maki: and he just flipped onto his back like a turtle! Arthur: -\\\\\\\\\\\- shinra: .............................. Arthur: "Please pass the maple syrup..." iris: here you go. arthur: "Thank you..." (tips it at Maki) "Whoops!" shinra: my rear will never be clean.............. maki: *syrup on her hand* thanks......... *wipes it off with her waffle* Arthur: "Way you smell, never would know you bathe..." shinra: T_T# Arthur: "...Maki, why were you in our room?" maki: i was waking you two up.