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elliotthezubat · 6 years ago

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 101

more dead apple stuff and others

ango: .....

*footsteps*

murakoso: um...ango-

*Chuuya emerges from the shadows, glaring*

ango: chuuya. i suppose you know why i called you here?

Chuuya: "You have to be pretty desperate to call in this debt."

ango: indeed. perhaps it's our folly for allowing shibusawa to live.

Chuuya: "You think? If it wasn't for you and that bastard, they wouldn't be dead!"

ango: .....we thought that by bringing shibusawa in, we could prevent an ability user war amongst the gangs of death city, and possibly beyond, but we didnt expect-

Chuuya: "That your precious tool Shibusawa would kill 6 of my people at Dragon's Head?! That Shibusawa would go on to kill all these ability users, you sick fuck?!"

ango: we were trying to do what we thought was best for death city-

Chuuya: "They're dead!" *slams his fist into Ango's jaw*

ango: GRK-

murakoso: ANGO! *draws sword from it's holster*

Chuuya: "The Sheep. Six at Dragon's Head. Rain...This mess that Shibusawa created allowed Mori to escape...with my daughter!" *slams his foot into Ango's side*

ango: NGH-

murakoso: *aims sword at chuuya's neck* beating ango up isnt going to make it any better!

takeuchi: worst case scenario, we can try and locate mori and your child.

Chuuya: *glares at them all* "...How?"

takeuchi: this is the special abilities department, and mori _is_ an ability user, we can locate him and bring your daughter back.

ango: please. if you help us, we'll do anything you ask of us.

Chuuya: "...Anything?"

ango: yes, if not for our sakes, then for the sake of the city, and your child.

Chuuya: "...If it wasn't for Sonia...this city could burn for all I care..."

ango: .....

Chuuya: *holds up fingers, counting down* "First, you will pardon all crimes, alleged and otherwise, by the members of the Port Mafia."

ango:.....very well.

Chuuya: "And second...You get Sonia back safely."

ango:....it will be done.

Chuuya: "Then get me to where Shibusawa is."

-elsewhere-

Dazai: *looks at the crystals* "..."

Fyodor: "All according to your plan."

Dazai: “Yes...So, why did you go along with me on this?”

Fyodor: “In the end, I want a world without Abilities.” *grins* “That doesn’t mean I don’t want an entertaining interlude first.” *holds out two crystals* "One brings all visible Ability users to one location. The other crystallizes Abilities."

Dazai: *pauses* "..." *touches both*

-FWOOOOM-

-a vortex forms in the center of the room, sucking up all the crystals in the process-

Dazai: “Now to touch this vortex, and it’ll be the end of all of this--”

-SHRK-

Dazai: "URK!" *coughs*

shibusawa: *has stabbed dazai literally in the back* didnt i tell you, mr dazai? there's nothing that surpasses my expectations~

Dazai: “But the door--”

Fyodor: *small laugh* *twirls a key on his finger*

Dazai: *trying to sigh, but in pain* *in Russian* <Typical…Heh...This is new...>

Fyodor: <Cliche, but still--entertaining.>

Dazai: *collapses, struggling to breathe*

shibusawa: in the end, there was only one target, mr dazai~

Fyodor: *smiling*

shibusawa: tell you what, i'll let you in on a little secret. that knife was laced with a slow acting poison. so now you can savor your death, like you've wanted for so long.

Dazai: *opens his mouth, but can't talk, coughing blood*

Fyodor: *slowly approaches behind Shibusawa*

Dazai: *passes out*

-something begins to appear, a clear crystal-

shibusawa: *huge grin as they reach out*

-however, the crytal joins the others in the vortex, creating a singularity-

shibusawa: !!!! WHAT?!

Fyodor: *searching through his coat* “Unfortunate. Even if you acquire Dazai’s ability, Shibusawa, it won’t help you regain what you lost: your memories.”

shibusawa: ?!?!?!? WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN, DOSTOYEVSKY?!

Fyodor: “Let me jog your memory--”

*SLICE*

shibusawa: GRK- *their throat begins bleeding*

Fyodor: “--of the time when you died.” *holds up a knife*

shibusawa: *collapses* fa....ther....

{shibusawa: *a young child* ....}

{Shibusawa's Father: *reviewing notes*}

{shibusawa: ....}

{draconia member: hey, isnt that shibusawa's kid?}

{draconia member 2: yeah, the one with that ability, right?}

{draconia member 3: just a tool for daddy's work. can that thing even think for itself?}

{-that's right. for as long as i could remember, i had always been in my father's shadow. i was nothing more than a tool-}

{Shibusawa Father's: "Come here."}

{shibusawa: yes, father?}

{Shibusawa's Father: "Follow me...We have to discuss the next step in this research."}

{-of course. my father's research. my _father's_ legacy...-}

{shibusawa: .....}

{Shibusawa's Father: "You will carry on after me...Find what I have not."}

{-even after he died, i carried _his_ burden. i never truely had anything to call my own....and yet.....the feeling of death.....feels familiar...-}

-elsewhere-

atsushi: *facing a door in his mind*

odasaku: you sure you want to do this?

atsushi: (i have to.)

odasaku: ...you know once you see it, you wont be able to unsee it again.

atsushi:...(i know.....) *he opens the door*

-...-

{shibusawa: so, mr nakajima, was it? how are you feeling?}

{*tied to a chair is seven-year-old Atsushi*}

{Young!Atsushi: *paralyzed*}

{shibusawa: from whay i heard, you have quite the unusual ability. and i havent been able to obtain it like normal. curious. very curious. nothing a little shock therapy cant fix, right? ^^}

{Young!Atsushi: "N-No...Please...Stop..."}

{shibusawa: now, this may hurt quite a bit. *hits the switch*}

{Young!Atsushi: *convulses, too stunned to make any noise but a small squeak, his body twisting under the electricity*}

{-a small blue crystal begins to form-}

{shibusawa: *wide grin* yes, that's it, come on...}

{Young!Atsushi: *SCREAMS*}

{*some light shines out of Atsushi's head*}

{shibusawa: ??}

{*the tiger forms out of Atsushi--and slaps Shibusawa's hand away from the crystal*}

{shibusawa: *holding their hand, yelling out in pain* GAH! w-WHAT?!}

{*The tiger takes the crystal in its jaws--and bites down onto it*}

{shibusawa: NO!!}

{*The tiger faces Shibusawa--and brings down its claws--*}

{shibusawa: !!!!!!!!}

{*SLASH*}

shibusawa:....i......i died......

atsushi: i.........i killed them.......

shibusawa: im...dead? no...nonononono that's not possible! i returned to the castle that day! i know it!

{shibusawa: *stumbling into the castle* ......}

shibusawa: it was that day that-....that....

{lux: *freaking out* MASTER SHIBUSAWAAAAA! t-t-the witch!}

{shibusawa: ??}

{Lux: "Th-The Witch...Master..." *shaking*}

{nox: the witch...the witch has given birth.}

{shibusawa: ?! }

{-in a room, a young woman with white eyes is holding a small infant-}

{shibusawa:.........}

{woman: *looks up and smiles* look tatsuhiko, it's our daughter, miyuri.}

{miyuri: *opens her eyes and smiles at shibusawa*}

shibusawa:....ha...hahaha....so that's it.....that damn witch....she put a curse on me...

-meanwhile, in the draconia room-

Fyodor: *picks up a skull from a bowl of apples* *grins* "Now, for the finale..."

-the skull is sucked up into the singularity, causing the fog to turn red and the singularity to mutate-

-the vortex seems to pull dazai in as well-

Fyodor: "How selfish of you...Even in death, you wish to watch the city go right to hell..." *turns away, smiling*

-the vortex seems to be mutating into...a dragon?!-

Fyodor: "Had you considered, in the midst of the Dragon’s Breath, my ability never once tried to do me harm?"

-a figure appears, resembling fyodor, with a light purple tone to its coloration appears, a red crystal on it's hand and holding an apple-

Fyodor: "I am crime."

CP: i am punishment.

-the ability shatters the red crystal and returns to fyodor slowly-

Fyodor + Crime and Punishment: "And crime and punishment, are quite good friends..."

dragon: *ROOOOAR*

Fyodor: "Soon, the fog will expand and consume this world. The dragon of the fog that consumes all abilities...like a dead apple..."

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *walking along and humming* hmmmmm......are we there yet, sana? Owo

Sonia: "I'm not certain..." *looks around*

miyuri: hmmm, i remember she lived in a tall building....but i dont remember which one. ^^;

onia: "Who was this person?"

miyuri: oh right! it was a while back when miyuri got lost in the outside the first time. everything looked so big and scary, and she couldnt find tacchan anywhere.

{miyuri: *sitting in an alley in the rain, crying*}

{-but then, the nice lady found me!-}

{???: um....e-excuse me?}

[miyuri: *looks up*}

{*a young woman in a yellow sweater jacket, red hair and glasses is there*}

{rain: are you alright?}

{miyuri: uhh....WAAAAAA! MIYURI'S SCAAAARED!}

{rain: wah! i-it's alright! i-i wont hurt you! i promise!}

{miyuri: *sobbing* TACCHAN! TACCHAAAAAN!}

{rain: o-oh goodness....umm...oh! here! *hands her a cracker packet from her bag*}

{miyuri: *sniffles*....}

{rain: you can eat that.}

{miyuri:.....*tiny nom*...*hic* t-thank y-you miss nice lady...}

{rain: *smiles* please, call me rain.}

miyuri: miss rain let me stay with her for a while until tacchan found me again.

Sonia: *stunned*

miyuri: she was really nice and had yummy food. miyuri really wants to thank her for being so nice. ^^

Sonia: "You can't."

miyuri: *head tilt* miyu?

Sonia: "...Mama is dead."

miyuri: ??

Sonia: "The woman you saw...She is dead."

miyuri:........where's she sleeping?

Sonia: "...H-Hook Cemetery..."

miyuri: yay! let's go there! ^^

Sonia: "Would you stop?!"

miyuri: hm?

Sonia: "She's not asleep--she's dead! She is no longer alive! She is not coming back! She is dead! Dead means you don't come back! You're gone forever! She died! She's gone!"

miyuri:....does your mama visit you in your dreams?

Sonia: "..." *nods, her eyes stinging*

miyuri: miyuri's mommy visits her too. so they're not gone completely, right?.....do you think our mommies became friends where they are?

Sonia: "...I hope so."

miyuri: *holds sonia's hands and smiles* then they can be friends like us, sana!

Sonia: "..." *too stunned to respond...just crying*

miyuri:....sana? why's water coming out of your eyes?

-elsewhere-

-a plane is now flying to where the dragon is. the hanger door swings open as if to let something, or someone, out-

Chuuya: *stands at the door*

ango: *over earpiece* chuuya, are you sure about this? your daughter-

Chuuya: "If I don't survive...Find Sonia. Bring her back to Kouyou. If you can't...make sure she has a good home."

ango: i understand, and dazai isnt there, so-

Chuuya: "He is. I can feel it..." *holds up his fist*

ango:....

Chuuya: "And even if he isn't responsible for this mess...I have to punch him in his goddamn face."

-high heels can be heard clicking along the floor of the hangar-

tsujimura: this is insane! ability users, we're human beings, and that things a damn monster! it's suicide!

Chuuya: "I'm not about to let a little thing like fear make me run away scared. When would be the best time to back out?"

tsujimura: i dont know, when?

Chuuya: "There's never a time." *leaps out the door*

dragon: *ROOOOOOAR*

Chuuya: ("If this does kill me, at least….then I'll see you again...") “Oh grantors of dark disgrace….do not wake me again.” *his eyes widen as rocks around the Dragon start to glow*

dragon: *FIRE BREATH*

Chuuya: *dodges, flinging rocks and other debris at the Dragon*

dragon: *ROOOOOOAR*

*something is shaking the ground at the foundation of the castle*

dragon: ?!?

*is that...a building rising?*

dragon: *ROOOOOOOOOOOAR*

Chuuya: "AAAAAAAARG!" *slams the building down onto the dragon*

dragon: *mouth fulla building and trying to release a fire blast, but it's stuck inside and causes the dragon to explode*

Chuuya: "..." *starts falling...*

-in the remnants of the dragon and rubble, dazai is floating peacefully-

Chuuya: *growling *falls towards Dazai* GRAAAH!! *punches him in the face*

-the pill in dazai's mouth breaks, letting its contents release in his mouth-

Chuuya: *growls...coughs up blood*

-please......dont scare me like that anymore!-

Chuuya: "Rrrr...Ra...in......" *closes his eyes...the dark energy around him dissolves, as he regains control* *he opens his eyes, drawing Dazai down carefully with control over his gravity abilitie sand lands with Dazai...then collapses onto the ground, panting*

rain: *letting him rest his head on her lap, gently stroking his cheek* you did so well.

Chuuya: "??? Rain? How..."

-she wasnt there...-

Chuuya: "..." *cries*

???: come on, it should be this way...

Chuuya: *struggling to hear* "Wh-What..."

???: ok sana! hehe.

???: and i told you, it's _sonia_ -.-;

Chuuya: *his eyes open wide* "S-Sonia!"

sonia: ??? papa?

Chuuya: "I'm coming..." *gets up, running towards her*

Dazai: "Zzz..." *smiles lightly*

miyuri: oh, that's your papa?

sonia: yes. hi pap-

Chuuya: *tight hug*

sonia: !!!!

Chuuya: "Thank God...Thank God..."

sonia: papa? are you alright?

Chuuya: *nods* "I am...Where were you?!"

sonia: i'm sorry. it's a bit of a long story, but i was with miyuri.

miyuri:...sana....why's water coming from _my_ face now? *she's got tears in her eyes*

Chuuya: "...Sonia...Where did you find her? Where are her parents?"

miyuri: miyuri's mommy is gone, and tacchan's back at the castle.

Chuuya: " 'Tacchan'? I don't understand--"

miyuri: oh no! the castle's all broke! tacchan might be hurt!

Chuuya: *looks at the castle's remains* "..."

Dazai: *sniff* "That was so touching back there..."

Chuuya: -___-#

sonia: -.-#

miyuri: ??

Dazai: "Did I inspire you to overcome Corruption, Chuu-Chuu--"

Chuuya: *slams his fist into Dazai's face*

miyuri: OxO

Dazai: *knocked down*

Chuuya: "Do not compliment yourself. You made this mess, you piece of shit...I should've figured you can't die that easily."

miyuri: sana? who's that?

sonia: a good-for-nothing mackerel.

Dazai: *sits up, with a black eye* "My, my...Such a violent way to awaken Snow White~"

miyuri: *giggle* he doesnt look like a fishy! silly sana! ^^

Chuuya: "Go back to sleep!" *starts trying to stomp Dazai's head, but he keeps dodging*

Dazai: "Fufu~ I suppose it's good Ango approached you~"

Chuuya: "?!"

miyuri: *notices something* hey! that pin looks like miyuri's necklace and hair pin!

Dazai: "..." *looks* "..."

Chuuya: "...Dazai...Whose are those?"

miyuri: are you friends with tacchan?

Dazai: "...Just wait. This isn't over yet...It's up to Atsushi now."

Chuuya: "..." *looks at the castle*

-meanwhile-

Fyodor: *sets a crystal to the skull--*

-the skull glows and summons shibusawa, now in a somewhat more monstrous form-

shibusawa: so. i've become a lich, eh? damn that witch.

Fyodor: "Welcome back.”

???: "So, that's it. An ability user who regains their ability..."

shibusawa: oh? and who's this?

*Akutagawa steps forward*

Akutagawa: "Evidently, the support team."

shibusawa: so, you've regained your ability? i must say, i'm quite impressed.

Akutagawa: "I suppose I have you to thank for this ordeal..."

*SHNICK*

shibusawa: hmm?

*a kunai passes Shibusawa's face*

Kyoka: *steps out*

shibusawa: well, _that_ was quite rude.

-meanwhile-

ango: damn, the fog's beginning to spread outside city limits.

murakoso: we got a phone call coming in from london!

ango: oh dont tell me-

agatha: good evening, dearies~ i see you're having a tad bit of trouble~

Ango: "What do you want?"

agatha: it would be problematic if the fog spread to other parts of the globe, so i've sent reinforcements to nip it at the bud as it were. there's a plane flying over with an ability user with an incineration ability. i'm afraid the city will have to be evacuated if you wish to survive.

Ango: "Evacuate an entire city at this rate?!"

agatha: but im sure you'll find a way to do so, cheers love~ *switches off* *on phone* how's everything on your end, franny dear?

frances: quite well. the pistol comes quite in handy.

agatha: indeed. i'll be sending a teleporting ability user to collect you and bring you back.

frances: you'd go to that trouble for lil old me, aggy?

agatha: *nods* if i let you be killed, i would never forgive myself.

-elsewhere-

vita sexualis: *slashing at mori* huhuhu~ *taking on shizuka's face* i love you, rintarou~

Mori: *sneers* "Hard to believe that--seeing as you're dead and all..."

vita sexualis: *opens its mouth to bite his head off*

-SLICE-

fukuzawa: ...

Mori: "...Well, hello."

fukuzawa: *chop* you've gotten sloppy. what ever happened to the doctor mori i know and at best, tolerate?

Mori: T_T "It's been a rough patch..."

fukuzawa: so i've noticed...

*SLASH*

-KICK- *SHATTER*

fukuzawa: ...

???: jeez rintarou, i swear. you're really helpless without me.

Mori: "...Elise."

elise: *in a sailor dress with heart-shaped sunglasses* well DUH, who else _would_ it be, genius?

Mori: "..." *hug*

elise: !!! HEY! LET GO'A ME YOU OLD CREEP! DX<

Mori: "I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK! AND NOT A CREEPY KILL-BOT!"

fukuzawa: *sigh* i guess some things never change.

-elsewhere-

Plague Doctor:

pushkin: *hiding on the roof, holding a cinderblock* (come on, just a liiiittle further now.)

Plague Doctor:

pushkin: *lets go of the cinderblock*

Plague Doctor: *looks up* <...Oh, fu-->

-CRASH-

-shatter-

pushkin: <SUCCSESS!> *victory dance*

zhanna: *over talkie* <alexsey, how's everything on your end?>

pushkin: <victory!>

-elsewhere-

10 Seconds: *TICK TICK TOCK*

katya: *hiding, gun in hand* .....

*WHOOSH*

-she's...not there?-

katya: *has slid herself up with the grappling hook* *aims her gun at the ability's face with a murderous grin on her face*

-BANG-

*HEAD-SHOT*

10 Seconds: *goes down...*

katya: hehe~

-elsewhere-

leo: .......

*A woman in a maid outfit appears*

leo: ........

Woman: <Hello.> *holds up a gun*

leo: ............you're.....

Resurrection: <Yes.> *aims the gun--at her own head* <It hurts...>

leo:.....it does.......being unable to die......

Resurrection: *crying* <It's never going to stop, is it?>

leo:.....<no....no it's not....>

Resurrection: "..." <But if you lack your ability...I could end this now.> *aims at Leo*

leo:....you could....

Resurrection: <Then...why aren't you stopping me?>

leo: ....it's strange.

Resurrection: <What is?>

leo: for so long, i've wanted to die. to be free from my loneliness and sorrow, to see my mother, father, and siblings again....but im _not_ alone. i have friends, a wonderful fiance, and small baby inside me. i finally found something to live for. *smiles*

Resurrection: "...It's not fair..."

leo:.....*hugs her* the world can be truly cruel and frightening. but i've learned it can also be so beautiful.

Resurrection: *holds onto her, as she puts the gun away* "..." *sobs and shoots the crystal off herself*

-elsewhere-

atsushi:..........

???: *soft growl*

atsushi:....i killed them.......i just wanted to live....and i killed them.....*sniff*

*the tiger walks slowly, never taking its eyes off Atsushi as it approaches*

atsushi: *not even looking* no matter where i go, you're always right there....arent you?

Tiger: "..." *sits in front of him*

atsushi: you're like a part of me, like blood, a lung, my brain....right?

Tiger: "..." *slaps a paw across his head*

atsushi:...*weak chuckle* you're more than my ability....you're my will to live....

Tiger: "..." *nuzzle*

atsushi: ....*smiles and hugs* come on, buddy. we got a job to do.

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *pants, wiping blood from his mouth* "Damn you..."

shibusawa: AHAHAHA! is this really the best you have?! a shadow beast and a samurai ghost?!

rashomon: *snarls*

demon snow: *blade out*

Kyoka: "And all you have is conditioned hair." *assumes battle pose with her own blade*

shibusawa: tch-, cute. now die. *charges at them*

*ROAR*

shibusawa: hn? *looks up*

*It's Atsushi, now in tiger-man form, as he swipes his claw at Shibusawa, putting some distance from them and Akutagawa and Kyoka*

shibusawa: *knocked back* well! isnt _this_ a pleasant surprise! will you really kill me again, atsushi nakajima?

Kyoka: *eyes widen*

Akutagawa: *raises an eyebrow*

Atsushi: "..." *shakes his head* "I just have to bring back a thing where it’s supposed to be.”

shibusawa: very well, GIVE IT ALL YOU'VE GOT!!

Atsushi: "..." *rushes*

Kyoka: "..." *leaps with blade* "Demon Snow!"

Akutagawa: *sends Rashomon to create a ring around them all*

shibusawa: *attacking them, slashing and blocking*

*Rashomon grows spikes, closing in on the three...*

Kyoka: "Demon Snow--slash them!"

Demon Snow: *rushes at Shibusawa from above*

shibusawa: *PUNCH*

Demon Snow: X_X *knocked back*

Kyoka: "?!"

Akutagawa: "Damn it..."

Atsushi: "...We can't do this alone..."

Demon Snow: *collapses on the floor--dissolving*

Kyoka: "Demon Snow!"

atsushi: you're doing good, kyouka. use your phone!

Kyoka: *dials* "Demon Snow... ... ...Sh-She's not appearing..."

shibusawa: *smirks*

Akutagawa: "What's wrong with you? Summon your ability--"

Kyoka: "I can't!"

atsushi: you dont _want_ to hate her, do you?

Kyoka: "..." *shudders* "What I saw..."

{mrs izumi: demon snow, please.....protect kyouka}

Kyoka: "I'm conflicted...But I know this power is mine...And I want it to protect others..."

atsushi: then im sure the demon snow you dont want to hate will respond to your feelings.

Kyoka: "..." *inhales, shivering* "..." *calls into her phone* "Demon Snow...I need you."

demon snow: ~i am here.~

Kyoka: *smiles* "Then let's stop this."

demon snow: *charges and stabs shibusawa down*

shibusawa: *laughing* YOU THINK _THAT'S_ ENOUGH TO STOP ME?!

atsushi: AKUTAGAWA, NOW!

Akutagawa: *smirks* "No." *stabs Rashomon into Shibusawa* "I think you need to suffer _more_..."

shibusawa: AHAHAHAHA! I'M ALREADY DEAD! THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN POSSIBLY-

*a sphere forms around Shibusawa*

shibusawa: -eh?

*the only other one in the sphere is--*

Atsushi: "..."

shibusawa: *laughing* well, isnt _this_ ironic?!

Atsushi: "How so?" *flexes a tiger claw, practicing crouching with tiger legs*

shibusawa: you're trying to kill me again, and im already dead! break me all you please, it doesnt mean a goddamn thing to me!!

Atsushi: *slams his fist into Shibusawa's jaw*

shibusawa: *laughing and bleeding* oh to hell with it! to hell with it all~ nothing matters! nothing! i have nothing of my own! ALWAYS MY FATHER'S FUCKING PUPPET! IM NOT EVEN CONSIDERED A HUMAN BEING BY THEM!

Atsushi: "...Yes. I know..."

shibusawa: im dead! dead, dead, dead, dead, deeeead~! *intensly focusing, blood, dripping from their mouth, nose and eyes*

Atsushi: "..." *sighs sadly...* *rushes at Shibusawa, punching repeatedly* "Just stay down...Stop...Please..."

shibusawa: just give me your ability, then i'll have something to call 'mine'!

Atsushi: "IT'S NOT 'MY ABILITY'--IT'S ME!"

shibusawa: ah-ahaha....AHAHAHA! so that's what dazai meant.....an angel that would save me....an angel of death....the one who killed me....that's....really ironic....

Atsushi: *his fist charges with energy--his mouth grows fangs as the tiger's power overwhelms him--* "I'm so sorry..."

-the skull appears in front of shibusawa-

shibusawa: …no…..i...i cant die here again.....miyu-

*SLAM*

-shatter-

-meanwhile-

-the red gems on lux and nox's foreheads shatter-

nox: lu- *fades to dust*

Lux: "No--!"

-meanwhile-

ayla: *gem shatters as she fades to dust*

lydia: <what the hell?!>

Ivan: <?!!!!>

zoey: oh?

-elsewhere-

ango: the singularity just...it vanished!

tsujimura: the fog is receding!

murakoso: we just got an update from the clock tower, they're turning the plane around!

-cheering-

-meanwhile-

agatha: *sips tea* hm. a real shame. the smell of a burning city always goes so nicely with tea.

-elsewhere-

shibusawa: ah......im....still here?.....but how? you- *slowly fading* oh.....its not for long.....how am i still alive?

Atsushi: "I thought that perhaps there's something you wanted to live for."

shibusawa: what could i have-......*eyes widen as tears fall* ryoko.....our baby.....i....our child was born that day......perhaps....i wanted to see them....

{miyuri: tacchan! ^^}

shibusawa: *small pathetic laughter* that damn child....even with how cold i was to her. even with faked affection, even with how i rarely spent any time with her, she would still always greet me with a smile on her face....*laugh crying* i dont get it....

Atsushi: "..." *tenses his jaw*

shibusawa: if it wasnt an ability that kept me alive? then what was it?......perhaps it was sheer willpower? but why?

Atsushi: " 'Faked affection'? That doesn't sound 'fake.'"

shibusawa:.....i see......that willpower, the will to keep living......it wasnt the result of a curse, or an ability, it was something stronger. a power much stronger than any curse......it was love.

Atsushi: *clenches* *nods*

shibusawa: *laugh-crying* i'm a real damn fool, arent it? just as i finally realize that, i had something of my own; my child....my family....and now, i have no time left to spend it with her....im a real damn fuck up, huh?

miyuri: TACCHAAAAAAN! *TACKLE HUG*

shibusawa: !!!! m-miyuri!

Atsushi: "??" *looks up* "!!"

miyuri: miyuri's sorry she went out without telling you, but she wanted to thank the nice lady and-

-chuuya, and sonia arent far behind either-

shibusawa:...^^; child, child, please. settle down.

miyuri: *INHALES* okaaay. are you hurt, tacchan?

shibusawa:.....*hugs* miyuri...im afraid i cant stay long.

miyuri: what do you mean, tacchan?

shibusawa: im going to where your mother is...and im afraid i wont be able to come back.

miyuri: !!!! no! you cant go, tacchan! *clings*

shibusawa: *sad smile* i wish i didnt have to...*strokes her head* but im afraid i have no choice in the matter...

miyuri: but if you go away, then so will lux and nox and ayla, miyuri will be all alone! *sobbing* mi-miyu-miyuri doesnt wanna be alone!!!

Chuuya: "..."

shibusawa: *pats her back* it'll be ok....im truly sorry....i wasnt a better parent to you, miyuri....i just hope, you forgive me for being selfish.

miyuri: b-bu-but you arent selfish, tacchan! y-yo-you're my favoritist person in-in the whole world!

shibusawa:...i appreciate that, little one...

Dazai: "..."

Chuuya: "..." *rests a hand on Sonia's back*

miyuri: b-bu-but where will miyuri go, tacchan? *sniffle*

Chuuya: "Sonia...This child..."

sonia: if she really wont have anyone left....we can take her in.

miyuri: ?? y-y-you'd do that, sana?

sonia: *nods* we're friends, right? and friends look after each other.

Chuuya: "Of course."

shibusawa: .....would you...really be willing?

Chuuya: *nods* "Yes."

shibusawa:....then i'm happy......please....for miyuri's sake....be a better parent for her than i was.....*small kiss to miyuri's forehead*

miyuri: *sniffles*

shibusawa: it's ok now....even if you cant see me, i'll still be with you....always.

-with that, shibusawa fades to dust-

Chuuya: "..." *lowers his head*

miyuri:....*hic*...

Chuuya: ("...This one took too much from me...") *approaches Miyuri* "..."

miyuri: *hic* a-are you....n-nice?

Chuuya: *stares at her* "I...don't think it's fair for me to make that judgment myself."

sonia: it's ok, he's nice, even if he has his moments.

miyuri: *sniffle* t-that's good. m-miss rain was really nice.

Chuuya: "...What did you say?"

miyuri: oh! t-that's the lady miyuri and sana were looking for! *sniff* she had red hair and glasses and she was really nice! she fell over lots though.

Chuuya: "..." *nods*

miyuri:.....*hugs*

Chuuya: "..." *pat pat*

atsushi: ......*watching the sun rise*

Dazai: *limps over* "Hey there."

atsushi: dazai!

Dazai: *in his old suit* "Hello...I'm missing a shoe. Have you seen it?"

atsushi: .....*hug*

Dazai: "..." *blink* "..." *pat pat*

atsushi: ....crazy night, huh? Haha

Dazai: "Yes...Look, Atsushi, I was only--"

atsushi: you were trying to protect death city, right?

Dazai: "...More than a city..."

atsushi: yeah.....being able to live with everyone here.....it's really wonderful, huh?

Dazai: "Well, there are some people who aren't all bad. I could take or leave a few of them--"

atsushi:.....hey.....dazai?.....can i tell you something?

Dazai: "Oh?"

atsushi: now, i need you to promise you wont freak out on me.

Dazai: "Okay?"

atsushi: you see, it's-

*TIGER ROAR*

atsushi: FJNKDJIJIPVLNDLJIK! oh right! phone, phone! *picks up* h-hello?

Kunikida: "WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!"

Dazai: "..."

atsushi: >x< a-at the castle ruins by the abandoned high-rise? ^^;

Kunikida: "DID YOU DISABLE THE GPS ON YOUR PHONE?! YOU COMPLETELY DISAPPEARED ON OUR RADAR--"

???: "YOU IDIOT!"

atsushi: ??

Dazai: *turns, looks behind him* "..." *takes the phone* "Kunikida. They already found us."

*Lucy, her dress torn and scuffed...looking pissed*

atsushi: O-O l-l-lucy!!

sylvia: *peeeeeks from behind lucy* Q~Q;;;

Lucy: "WHAT DID YOU DO HERE?!"

Kyoka: "!!! Sylvia!"

Tanizaki: *limping up the debris* "Wow...Doctor! Up here! We got injured."

yosano: lovely! *cleaver out* line up everyone~ ^^

Kunikida: *yelling into the phone* "--WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE I'M HEARING THAT YOU WERE WORKING WITH THE ENEMY TO--"

Dazai: =_=;

atsushi: um....i can explain-

Lucy: "I WAS TRAPPED IN ANNE'S ROOM AND I WAS SO SCARED AND I THOUGHT I'D BE STUCK FOREVER AND NEVER SEE YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EVER AGAIN, AND HERE YOU ARE--Oh, hello, Kyoka--" *smiles* *turns back to Atsushi* "--AND YOU COULD'VE BEEN DEAD FOR ALL I KNOW, YOU STUPID, STUPID--Why is Dazai missing a shoe?"

atsushi: im sorry, things came up. if it makes you better, you can punch me in the face as hard as you want to.

Dazai: "..." ("I am so thankful Yosano can't heal me...") *smiles* "Kunikida, I'm going to turn you over to my assistant--" *shoves the phone back to Atsushi, walks past Akutagawa*

Akutagawa: "..."

Lucy: "..." *blushing, puffed cheeks* "I'M GOING TO DO MORE THAN THAT!" *grabs his arm*

atsushi: O_O *gulp*

Lucy: *pulls back an arm--then wraps it around him* "I DON'T WANT TO BE LEFT BEHIND!"

atsushi: !!!....*hugs her back*

sylvia: m-m-miiiss k-k-kyoukaaaaa! *hugs* Q~Q;;;;

Kyoka: *pat pat* "I'm so glad you're safe."

Lucy: *sniff* "I'm going to catch up..."

sylvia: it was so scary i just hid in the closet the whole time and i peeked out once and my ability was hiding in the kitchen all scared and i ended up panicking and hitting it with a frying pan.

Akutagawa: "Chuuya. We need to run before we are caught--"

Chuuya: *hand up* "I took care of it. We're no longer under threat of arrest."

Akutagawa: "??? How did you strike that kind of a deal?"

Kyoka: ^^; "Congratulations?"

sonia: papa. *holding up chuuya's hat* you almost lost this.

Chuuya: "!!!" *pats her head* "Thank you."

miyuri: *GLOMP HUG* PAPAAAAAAAA!

Chuuya: ^^; "Miyuri..."

miyuri: *spots everyone* *GAAAASP* WOOOOOOOOOOOOW! ARE THESE ALL PEOPLE FROM THE OUTSIDE?! THERE'S SOOOO MANY OF THEM!! *shiny eyes*

sonia: oh boy.

Tanizaki: ._.; "Who’s the small child?"

miyuri: *GAAAAAASP* WOOOOAH! SANA! THE SKY! THE SKY'S ALL DIFFERENT!

Lucy: *shiny eyes* "D'aw..." *grabs Atsushi in a neck hold* "DID YOU TRY TO HURT THAT CHILD?!"

sonia: that's because it's morning.

atsushi: I WOULDNT DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT ^^;

miyuri: more-ning? what's thaaaat?

Akutagawa: "...How are you going to do this?"

Chuuya: -_-;

sonia: *pap pap* it's ok papa, i'll help out with her.

Akutagawa: "...Sonia, where were you this entire time?"

sonia: it's a very long story. we'll tell you on the way home.

-meanwhile, with mori-

Mori: ^w^

elise: where the heck are we even going? -3-;

Mori: "Home, of course~"

elise: home's the other way, you dummy!

-footsteps running up-

Mori: "Hmm?" *turns around*

-KICK TO THE FACE-

Mori: *knocked down*

katya: *holding a knife to his neck* ALRIGHT YOU NABAKOV WANNABE, WHERE'S THE GIRL?!

Mori: Q_Q *points at Elise* "There?"

katya: *looks*... ._. who the FUCK are YOU?!

elise: who the fuck are YOU?

katya: i asked you first brat!

elise: well _i_ asked you second!

Mori: "This is my ability, Elise~" ^w^

katya:......<what the everloving fucking shit?>

pushkin: *pant pant* oh...thank goodness....*phew* um...wait, you arent sonia.

elise: who the hell is HE?!

zhanna: alexsey? are these two...friends of yours?

pushkin: well...you see-

zhanna: KATYA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HIM?!

katya:...oh yeah, about that-

elise: he's a lolicon.

zhanna:....*dialing 911*

pushkin: OwO;;;;;

Mori: "I AM NOT A LOLICON!" >~<

zhanna: then what are you?

Mori: "The leader of the Port Mafia, Ougai Mori!"

zhanna:.....yes, i'd like to report that i've found the mafia boss, ougai mori?.....wait....what do you mean 'all port mafia crimes pardoned'?

pushkin: *gasp* YOU HEAR THAT KATI?! OUR CRIMES ARE PARDONED!

katya: FUCK YEAH!

elise: wait, these two are mafia? SINCE WHEN?!

zhanna:.........*hangs up phone*

pushkin: OwO;;;;;;

zhanna:.....aleksey.....may i have a moment with you, dear little brother~? ^^#

pushkin:....*gulp*

zhanna: *drags him into the alley*.....<THE MAFIA?! YOU JOINED THE MAFIA?!?! HAVE YOU GONE CRAZY?!>

Mori: "???" *looks at Katya* "...Wait, who are you again?"

katya: new mafia recruits. now tell us where the fuck sonia is-

Mori: "??? I have no idea?"

katya: THE HELL DO YOU MEAN YOU- *talkie buzzes* WHAT IM IN THE MIDDLE OF-....oh....wait really?.....huh.....*hangs up*....*KNEE TO THE FACE* you got off easy today.

Mori: *knocked down*

elise: you got knocked the FUCK out, rintarou!

-elsewhere-

Fyodor: *at a cafe, sipping tea*

tsujimura: *in a waitress uniform* enjoying your drink sir? ^^

Fyodor: "Very much so. I find it tastes best when you know you have only that short period when it's not too hot, not too cold."

tsujimura: would you like me to recommend our special of the day?

Fyodor: "I'm listening."

tsujimura: today's special is....*snaps fingers*

-several government officers posing as staff and customers pull out their guns, including one popping his gun out of a baby stroller-

tsujimura: you're under arrest. again.

Fyodor: "..." *smiles* *puts his hands up*

officer: you know the drill, let's go.

Fyodor: *stands, keeping his hands up* *smiles* ("All according to plan...")

-elsewhere-

higuchi:......!!!!!!!!! they're back!

leo: *patching up kajii's injuries* that's wonderful!

leroux: hello all~ ^^

hans: leroux! walter, etta, kafka! you're ok!

Motojiro: ^^;

Walter: "Yep! Guess what? I won at Smash!"

Kafka: *guiding Etta* "We need medical..." *he's bruised but healing*

george: *running back, covered in twigs and drenched* *cough cough cough*

hans: oh-oh goodness! right this way!

Gin: "??? George? Where were you?"

george: lost in the woods, wandered for a bit, got attacked by some crazy homeless kids in the woods.

Gin: "...Oh."

george: strange bunch...

sonia: *wave*

higuchi: SONIA! you're ok!

Q: ~?

Chuuya: *following*

miyuri: WOOOOOAH! WHAT A BIG HOUSE!

kouyou: ??? who's this?

Chuuya: "Everyone. This is Miyuri."

miyuri: hiiiiyaaaa! miyuri's super happy to meet everyone!! ^w^

higuchi: so i take it she's staying with us?

Chuuya: "She's staying with me. Now, let's get out of here."

higuchi: ??? chuuya, we cant exactly-

Chuuya: *hands over a piece of paper*

higuchi:..... !!!!!!!!

kouyou: my stars.....

Gin: "...H-How?"

Chuuya: "I cut a deal."

naoya: well hot damn!

Tachihara: "We get to leave here? Damn. Just when I was getting used to it..."

Motojiro: QwQ "...My teaching..."

hans: hey, you're always welcome to visit any time. our home is your home, whenever you need it.

Tachihara: "Cool. Could save on rent that way--"

sonia: *smiles*

Gin: *ear tug*

mito: *mew*

sonia: *picks her up* ^^

miyuri: WOOOOOOOOW! A KITTY!

mito: o^o mii?

Chuuya: *yawns* "Let's rest...I could use some sleep."

*footsteps*

sonia: *yaaaawn* yeah....

higuchi: !!! ryuunosuke!

Akutagawa: *waves* "Hello--"

Gin: *hug*

Akutagawa: "..." *pat pat*

higuchi: *wipes her eyes*

naoya: say, let's have a party!

Akutagawa: =_= "Okay...Could I rest first?"

naoya: by all means. *pap pap*

katya: ooooi, look what we found!

pushkin: *waves, a bit disheveled* (big sis is real scary when she's mad) TTuTT;

Akutagawa: "...!"

Mori: *waves* "Hello~"

Gin: "..." *glaring*

higuchi: -_- yaaaaaay.

katya: OI! WE WENT THROUGH A LOT OF FUCKING BULLSHIT TO FIND THIS BASTARD! AT LEAST SHOW _SOME_ ENTHUSIASM!

Akutagawa: "Yay."

higuchi: pushkin, katya, we apprecate your heard work, but, it's mori.

Mori: "Now, I need you all to get ourselves packed. We'll also need to begin repairs on the building--"

katya:....i guess. he's a fucking loser.

Mori: ^^;;;

higuchi: um, about that, you technically arent the boss again yet.

Mori: "Oh? Says who?"

hirotsu: out of bed, i see.

Mori: "Hello, good sir. Thanks for watching over things while I was indisposed."

elise: wow. lamest, welcome back party, eveeer.

Q: ELISE!

elise: Q! *HUGS*

Q: hehe! ^^ we have so much to tell you!

miura:.....if it's any comfort, _i_ was worried about you.

Mori: "I knew you would, my dear~"

miura: just 'miura' is fine, sir.

elise:....who're those guys?

Q: oh, those other people are part of 'sturm', they're cool. and that's miss leo, she's kajii's new fiancee!

elise:.....WHAT?!?! HIM?! ENGAGED?!?!

Motojiro: *waves* "Hello, Elise!"

elise: IS Q BEING SERIOUS?!?!?

leo: w-why yes.

Motojiro: "Isn't it great?"

elise: D8

leo: *rubs her stomach*

Motojiro: ^^ *snuggle*

Mori: ._.; "...Man, I was really out of it."

elise:....what....is- is she really....

Motojiro: "We're expecting!"

elise:.............NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I MUST HAVE SLIPPED INTO SOME WEIRD ALTERNATE DIMENTIOOOOOOON AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHFEKDLHFJLDKHD!!!!!!!

leo: ._.;

Motojiro: "D'aw, she's back to normal!"

naoya:...hey kid, have a candy bar.

elise: AHHHHHHHHH- *nom*

Mori: "Where's my candy bar?"

higuchi: *puts her hand into her pocket, then pulls her hand out, flipping him off*

Mori: ._.; "...When I am back in control, I'll reprimand you for that."

higuchi: just dont forget what got you into this mess.......i guess you really _do_ take after your father.

Mori: "...I think I'll retire for a few hours. Come, Miura, Elise."

miura:...

-elsewhere-

frances: well, all's well that ends well, aggy.

agatha: *over phone* indeed.

frances: im glad none of my babies had to be burnt up! ^^

agatha: speaking of your babies, listen to your one violet a moment.

frances: *doing so*..... !!!! O/////O >////< a-a-aggy! please!

barrie: ???? jack, any idea what she's talking about?

Jack: *sipping from a flask* "I don't want to know."

-elsewhere-

ranpo: *sipping ramune* ah.......(i wonder if oguri's alright where he is....)

mii: *meow*

ranpo: oh, there ya are. *pets* guess the incident's over. *opens his safe full of snacks* cheers.

-elsewhere-

blair: wow, the hospital's sure full today, isnt it katai~? ^w^

Katai: .\\\\\. "..." *nod nod* "Th-Th-Thanks for treating me..."

blair: any time, hun~ ^^ *cheek smooch*

Katai: O\\\\\\\o "Nyaaaaaaaaaaaa..."

cervantes: ah, young love, aint it beautiful?

Katai: *not responsive*

Dumas: *grunts*

marquis: so luckyyyy~! fuwaaa~ i hope i get some intimate healing too~<3

Dumas: -_-# "Stop bothering the nurse and her patient--you'll be treated when they're ready for you, you weirdo."

twain: ayyy! marquis!

marquis: marky!

twain: *waves* you guys in the hospital too?

Steinbeck: *shifting uncomfortably* "Ah...Ah..." *struggling to walk, like a toddler*

oscar: poor ebie, dear. i hope she'll be alright. she got a lot of spider bites...

Hemingway: "I once bathed in spiders. I do not recommend it..." *bandaged all over*

emily:....how are you even alive. ._.;

Hemingway: "Perseverance. Calisthenics. Protein."

marquis: hehehe, your friends are so funny, marky!

Steinbeck: T~T "So many vines...I'm still picking out leaves..."

Dumas: -_-; *thumbing through his phone*

nurse: mr steinbeck? you have visitors.

lavinia: *staaaaare*

Steinbeck: "..." ^^; *waves*

lovecraft: we brought....flowers. *hands him an entire bush*

Steinbeck: "Lovely!!!"

lovecraft: lavinia, dont you have a present for uncle john?

lavinia:....*her eyes roll back in her head as her jaw unhinges and she coughs up a tree stump*

emily: ._____________________.

marquis: o,o

Steinbeck: "Thank you, dear." *pats Lavinia's head*

oscar: Q_Q

Dumas: "...WHAT THE ACTUAL F--"

lavinia:....i wassss.....hungryyyyy....

cervantes: how thoughtful!

Dumas: *grumbles*

-elsewhere-

stocking: alright, let's get searching.

Rin: "Right! We need to follow Shura's path. Fortunately, we got her GPS signal--"

Computer: *SIGNAL LOST*

Rin: "...OH, SCREW YOU!"

gilda: *signing and pointing to a picture of shura*

Rin: "???"

salaryman: <what on earth is with her hair? is she some kind of subculture girl? what are they called, 'gyaru'?>

Salaryman 2: <Wait--she looks familiar...>

stocking: <you've seen her?>

Salaryman 2: *nods* <Yes--she got into a cab after me.>

stocking: <do you know where she went?>

Salaryman 2: <She said she was going to Lake Towada.>

Yukio: "Which matches what we already know..."

stocking: <thank you very much sir.>

Rin: "So we're cabbing it to the Lake?"

*A nearby electronics shop has weather reports*

stocking: guess so.

Yukio: "Except the roads are covered in ice."

stocking: hmmm....

Rin: "Maybe a taxi has snow-chains or something--"

*IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOUD ENGINE*

gilda: OxO;;

Taxi Driver: "Taxi? Need a taxi?!" *they've modified their cab with monster wheels and a plow*

stocking:....huh...

Rin: "Cool! You take credit card?"

Taxi Driver: "Sure thing, kid! Hop in."

-elsewhere-

kirika: *grumbles and sits up* =~=

lord death: *pokes head in* hey there, sweetie! just checking in on ya!

kirika: well, im better than yesterday....i guess.....

lord death: well, nygus will be here later to check up on you, since the hospital's rather busy today.

kirika: *grunt*

lord death: oh, and your boyfriend is here to visit.

Gopher: Q^Q "..."

kirika: hey....y'know, after yesterday's shitshow, you being here is actually an improvement, goph.

Gopher: >~< "I was so worried!" *hug*

kirika: h-hey now, you're gonna get sick too, moron.

lord death: *exits*

Gopher: "I don't care--I take plenty of vitamin C and want to share my good health through my hug!"

kirika:...*chuckle* you're one weird kid, y'know?.......*sigh*

Gopher: "Do you feel better?"

kirika:.....i feel drained....a lot's happened this week....

Gopher: "Are you eating and sleeping? Did you see a doctor?"

kirika: -_-; yeah, a doctor was here...but yeah, i've been eating and sleeping and shit....

Gopher: *nods* "Yes, digestive health is also important."

kirika: *chuckle*.......*sigh*.....mind if i talk about everything? might help, i guess....

Gopher: "I'm all ears."

-she explains what all happened in shirase town-

Gopher: "Jeez...That's a lot for you to deal with. That punk didn't hurt you, did she?"

kirika: pssh, like i'd get owned by some rookie kid, haha!

Gopher: ^w^ "Good. As for the town itself...Will your sister be okay?"

kirika:...she seems to be doing well....it's so weird....everything feels...different now....it's nice but.....it's scary......

mocha: *nuzzle* ^w^

Gopher: *smiles* "...A lot has changed..."

kirika: yeah.....*hugs* thanks for being consistent, you little weirdo.

Gopher: O\\\\w\\\\O "Al-Always..."

kirika: *smug grin* now dont go getting any ideas. *tiny chop*

Gopher: O\\\\\\O "Wh-What on earth do you mean?"

kirika:.... 737;

-elsewhere-

Saria: "Hello! Two donuts, please!"

clerk: coming right up!

lukas: ._.;;;

Saria: ^^ "Anything else you want, Lukas?"

Clerk 2: "--and then the cake was gone! And five bucks was left!"

lukas:......im good, thanks....

clerk 3: i think your sleeping meds are messing with you again, dave.

Dave: "Shut up, Stewart--I know what you do with the leftover muffins!" >_<#

-elsewhere-

ochako: *playing some fantasy quest online with some other UA students* so then i saw like this big plane flying towards death city, and then it turned around! i guess they're doing flight practices or something.

jirou: could be.

eijiro: that does make sense.

kinako: dude, that's rad.

Aoyama: "Oui. They must not be revealing the reasons so not to alarm residents."

ochako: maybe. still, it was pretty cool to see. i would have taken a picture, but my camera was charging. would have made for a pretty cool background.

jirou: you could always ‘shop one up.

ochako: that's true.

eijiro: also wtf was that fog last night?

ochako: oh ya, that was pretty weird.

Mina: "Yeah, really--it came out of nowhere. It's not even fall."

Monoma: "I SAW WEIRD FOG DURING MY TRAVELS OVERSE--"

jirou: probably one of those weird death city things.

Aoyama: *holds up a hand* "Begone."

-elsewhere-

kirako: morning everyone. ^^

Kyoka: *yawns*

Tanizaki: Q_Q

fukuzawa: indeed.

Dazai: *sips tea* "Hello~"

atsushi: i'm so exhausted T-T;;

Kunikida: "--YOU WERE BELLIGERENT, OUT OF COMMUNICATION, PUT THIS CITY AND WORLD AT RISK--"

aya: what's biting _his_ butt?

Dazai: *puts headphones on*

Kyoka: "Things were rather violent last night, Aya."

aya: did you guys do some super cool detective stuff and i totally missed out?! boooo. =3=

-knocks-

atsushi: ?? oh! l-lucy!

Lucy: *dramatic finger point* "Doppo Kunikida! I'm calling you out!"

atsushi: huh?

aya: eh?

Kunikida: -_-# "...Atsushi, get your girlfriend out of here. We have important business to deal with and no time for--"

Lucy: *grabs Kunikida by his tie, pulling him until his forehead slams into hers*

atsushi: D8

Kunikida: O_O;

yosano: oh shit.

aya: WHAT THE HECK, LADY?!

Lucy: "LISTEN UP! I just spent hours trapped by my own ability in a whimsical psychedelic world of my own making, so I'm only asking this once..."

Kunikida: O_O;

Lucy: "..." *gets on her hands and knees* "PLEASE ACCEPT ME AS YOUR STUDENT!"

atsushi:.....wait what?

aya:.....*blinks*

Kunikida: ._.;;; "...I have a lot of work to do today--"

Lucy: *looks up, glaring*

atsushi: lucy?

Kunikida: "!!!" *backs up* "Two-Two o'clock?"

Lucy: *bounces up, smiling* "Yes, thank you, sir." *bows* *smiles at Atsushi* ^^

atsushi:...^^ congrats!

Lucy: "...AND YOU! Did you get enough sleep?!"

atsushi: well....i dont think _any_ of us did.

sylvia: .~.

ranpo: dazai just snuck out.

Lucy: "Then get home early to catch up! ..." T~T "Because I didn't either...I'm going back to Anne's Room..."

*the window is open*

-elsewhere-

Dazai: "Ow...Ow..." *takes a step* "This was easier when I was younger..."

-on the roof of a building-

Dazai: "??? Oh. Am I late?"

???: took ya long enough.

Dazai: "Sorry--had something important to discuss."

-yana turns back and looks at him-

yana: rough night?

Dazai: "You would know." *sits on the ledge, kicks up his feet* "It was a real killer~"

yana: you dont look too dead to me. guess you took my advice and kept an antidote in your mouth. im surprised.

Dazai: "Yes, thank you. But next time, find one with better flavor and fewer side-effects--I've been itchy all morning."

yana: *chuckles* no promises......so you brought the info you promised?

Dazai: *holds up the file, fanning himself with it* "Of course~"

yana: *examining it* thanks........Olivia Wallace....she looks just like me....

Dazai: "Neat, huh? So, that's your DNA donor?"

yana: yeah...that's mom.....*smiles* thanks for doing this for me....

Dazai: "You're welcome. Thanks for letting me live."

yana: *chuckles* sure fam, sure....

Dazai: "Why do you want to leave?"

yana:....the rats.....it's a toxic environment. me being one 8th of dos, means i'm often compared to him...he's my DNA dad, yet he's never been a 'dad' for me.....i've only existed as a pawn for his own goals. i guess....i want to find something to live for, for me.

Dazai: "..." *nods* "Better than the alternative, huh?"

yana:..yeah....i guess....*takes her glasses off* you know......the sunlight...feels kinda nice.

Dazai: "Warm summer light..." *looks at her* "You're kinda pale."

yana: to be fair, i've spent way too much time underground.

Dazai: "Makes sense...But you're heading back there?"

yana: ....*shakes head* i had you look my mom up for a reason.

Dazai: "And how are you getting there?"

yana: i'll find a way.

Dazai: "Got it. Don't get yourself killed."

yana: hehe.....shame im leaving. i feel we could be real good friends...

Dazai: *smirks* "Don't sell me so short." *stretches--then winces* "Ah...You know how to reach me."

yana: yeah.....one more thing. if you ever meet a girl named Anya Hepburn. tell her that im sorry, and that i hope she meets someone who makes her happy.

Dazai: "??? What, that princess?"

yana:...yeah....we-...almost kinda had something....didnt work out.

Dazai: "...Relatable. Cursed?"

yana:...maybe, maybe it's just shit luck....but at the very least, she deserves some closure. she's a good person.

Dazai: *looks down to the street, where Atsushi is following Lucy* "Rare to find those kind of people..."

yana:....yeah....best of luck to you then.

Dazai: "Same to you, kid."

-elsewhere-

Fitzgerald: *his hand is bandaged* "Sorry for my lateness..."

louisa: Q_Q;;;;

daisy: what on earth happened to you?!

bram: *collapsed on the floor* *muffled groans*

Fitzgerald: "Evidently someone caused Abilities to turn against their owners." *frowns* "No amount of money could assuage my 'other half.'"

Toby: *nudges Louisa*

mary: marinara pop tarts were a mistake.

louisa: *pet pet*

Fitzgerald: "Any appointments?"

daisy: yes, you have a meeting with a mr danglars coming up later this month.

Fitzgerald: "Ah, from the shipping company. Any dirt you find on him?"

daisy: i beg pardon? ._.;

Fitzgerald: "Blackmail material. Illegal activities. Failed marriages. Children born out of wedlock. Unpaid parking tickets. Has Eckleburg been falling down on the job?"

daisy: -_-; i'll get right on it.

-elsewhere-

erina: .......

Jordan: "Zzz..."

erina:.....alli?

Allison: "Hey, roomie!" *holding her phone* "Now, this may be triggering, but it's good news."

erina: .....?

Allison: "...Dostoyevsky has been arrested."

erina: !!!! r-really!?

Allison: "Really really!"

erina: that's great i-...i.....*shaking*

Allison: "..." *smiles, hugs*

Jordan: *yawns* "Hmm? Oh, hey, Allison. Erina, what's up?"

erina: w-w-what if he gets o-out again?! w-what if he comes after me?! ................*staring off into space*

Jordan: "...Allison?"

erina: ...........................

Allison: "He's not out now. He's locked up. So...Are you going to stay here forever?"

erina:..............................

Jordan: "...Erina..." *holds her hand*

erina:....*blinks* hu-huh? w-what....what just happened? j-jordan?

Jordan: "...Let's get you home."

erina:.....im never going to get better from this....am i?

Jordan: "You don't know what the future has in front of you."

Allison: "You're going to get better--I promise!"

erina:....i....i need help.....

Allison: "..." *nods*

Jordan: "We'll call up a doc today."

-elsewhere-

Sansa: "Color of the vehicle?"

garage owner: kind of a navy blue?

Sansa: "I see. Let me check the datab--" O_O;;;;;; "...Um...I found a car matching your description."

-there is a car completely on fire-

-meanwhile-

yosano: .________.

naomi: holy shit kyouka.

Kyoka: "It was the most logical solution."

Tanizaki: "..." *sighs* "I'll get a gift basket ordered..."

fukuzawa:....................

ranpo: certified chaotic good.

Kyoka: "...Am I to be punished?"

fukuzawa: *walks up to kyouka....*head pat* everyone makes mistakes. try not to do it again.

Kyoka: ^^ "Thank you, sir."

-elsewhere-

-audience cheering-

audience: LILISA! TSURURI! YAMAMIN! LILISA! TSURURI! YAMAMIN!

audience dude: UWOOOOOOOOOO! YAMAMIN-CHAN IS BEST GIRL WUOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

creepy dude:.....

Announcer: "And now to perform 'Shabon Song'--you know them, you love them--Misa Yamamura, Ruri Tsubomi, and Lisa Iori!"

-cheering intensifies-

-the girls do their performance-

Announcer: *watching*

audience member: TSURURI BE MY WIFE!

audience: LISA IORI FOR THE WIIIN!!

creepy dude:....*slips into the shadows*

-the girls finish their song-

-MASSIVE CHEERING-

lisa iori: *waves*

misa: ^^

lisa iori: thanks for coming today everyone!

guy in audience: I LOVE YOU LILISA!

lisa iori: and i love _you_ random side character!

-in the backstage-

lisa iori: uuuuuugh, fuuuuuck, my heels are goddamn killing me. *chewing gum*

misa: wow, full house today, huh miss producer? .w.;;

Producer: "Not bad, kiddos."

lisa iori: swear, im getting too old for this shit....

ruri: ^^;

misa: i'm gonna get some sodas for us, ok?

lisa iori: bring me a morning rescue, ok?

misa: *nods and heads to the vending machines* ^^

creepy guy:....hello....yamamin.

misa: eep! oh, um...hi there. ^^ im almost done with the machine now-

creepy guy: im not here for soda...

misa: eh?

creepy guy: *approaching* sing for me...

-text on producer's phone-

Producer: "???" *checks*

misa: [hi miss producer! ^^ there was a creepy guy here @ the machines. scary! >~< ]

Producer: "..."

ruri: did something happen?

Producer: "Yes." *marches to the door--*

-text message-

Producer: *looks*

misa: [btw i think i have powers now]

Producer: "... ... ...What?"

misa: [what do i do??? D8> ]

Producer: "..." *texts* [scare the creep away with these powers]

misa: *trembling as vines have come out of the ground with dark purple flowers, which have drained the life from the creepy guy* m-m-miss p-producer? w-what do i do? *she's crying*

Producer: "..." *looks at the creep* "...First, can you reverse this? Second, we'll get you help."

misa: i-i dont know, i-it just happened! i-is is he...is he..

Producer: *checks* "...No pulse."

misa:....*screaming* ah. ah.....*throws up*

ruri: what's-? !!!!! misa!

lisa iori: what the fucking shit?!

-elsewhere-

tsugumi: and luck with fani?

mio: not that i see, no.

Meme: "She's...taking her time to get used to things. You know, new city, new school...New terms of imprisonment."

mio: pretty stubborn too. =3=

tsugumi: sounds like she's...a tough nut to crack. *finger guns*

mio:...no. you did not. you seriously did not.

Meme: ^^; "Ha."

mio: please dont encourage her. -_-;

tsugumi: ^^;

Meme: "For now, we just have to keep trying to reach her...I'm sure she'll come around."

-elsewhere-

sonia: *snoozing*

miyuri: zzzzzzz

mito: *sleep purring*

Chuuya: "Zzz..." *has his arms out, the kids sleeping on them*

kouyou:....*small smile and slowly closes the door*

Gin: *standing outside the door on guard duty* "..."

kouyou: they're all tuckered on out....

higuchi: yeah....its just.....hard to believe....*wipes her eyes* this is wonderful....we can finally go home.

etta: im super happy for you all! ^^

hans: i'd be lying if i said i wouldnt miss your company.

Gin: "We appreciate what you have done. I'm sure Hirotsu and the others would like to repay you."

hans: we're just helping out, from one group of ability users to another.

higuchi: goethe still drinking in his room?

hans: yes. *sigh*

-in his room-

goethe: *sips wine* ah....strange.....an ability that can turn abilities against the user...how strange.....ah...i wonder what you'd think about that, you crazy old genius...

-elsewhere-

preston: well, aint this just a predicament?

Yafeu: "WHAT EVEN ARE THOSE THINGS?! DEMONS?"

Patty: "I think they're masks? They still have tags on them..." *grabs one by the face*

Demon 1: "OW!"

Patty: "Nope--this one is real."

preston: *aims and shoots*

Patty: "Sis!" *transforms*

Demon 2: *dodging* "I just wanted the money--not this shit!"

liz: *shooting*

Demon 3: *somehow has a stick in the air with a white flag...no...a white shirt?...waving it* "We surrender!"

liz:...

-BANG-

liz: *phew*

preston: mission accomplished.

Yafeu: "IS THIS NORMAL? THEY JUST GAVE UP THIS EASILY."

Patty: *counting stolen money from the bank*

-elsewhere-

Kazue: *ribbon hanging off of sword form* <Tighten your grip, or I'll go flying.>

amelia: *holding on* right. *SLASH SLASH*

Black Star: *blocking with Tsubaki's Uncanny Sword* "Watch your right." *about to kick at her right*

-BLOCK-

Black Star: "Nice! Now your left!" *swings*

-BLOCK-

Black Star: *smirks* "Good work. What do you think, Tsubaki?"

tsubaki: she's really good at this.

Black Star: "Like she's used a blade before..."

amelia:.....

Black Star: "Well, let's take a break. We'll get some tea."

amelia: thank you.

-elsewhere-

Soul: "...So...When's Spirit getting married, Izumi?"

izumi: i think sometime in june? i'll have to ask again....

Soul: "Hmm...Glad for him and your mom..."

Asher: "..."

izumi: yeah......

Asher: "...So, what're we doing?" *looks around the trees*

Soul: *points at Izumi* "You can't read souls, right?"

izumi:....*shakes head no*....

Soul: "Which puts you at a disadvantage for soul resonance."

Asher: "?!"

Soul: "I could knock Asher out of your hand, and they'd revert to human form like that--" *snaps fingers*

izumi:.......

Soul: "So, you two needs to strengthen that bond." *puts on boxing punch mitts* "Aim the tonfa for my mitt, and keep striking. I'm going to try to break your bond."

izumi: o-ok then.....*gulps*

Asher: *groans, turns into tonfa*

Soul: *pats the mitt* "Right here."

izumi: *AIMS*

Asher: "Let's do it!"

izumi: HAAAH!

Soul: *absorbs the blow* "Harder."

izumi: HUOOOOOO!

Soul: *absorbs the next blow* "Is that all you got? I can't even feel it. What's your weapon even doing?"

izumi: grk-....HAAAAAAA!!!!

Asher: "We'll show you what we got!"

*Asher's tonfa glows*

Soul: "?!!!"

*POW*

Soul: "AH!" *holds his arm*

izumi: ah-!

Soul: "Stop! Ah..."

izumi:....is your arm alright?

Soul: "Y-Yeah...Just numb. You struck a nerve..."

Asher: "...Sorry."

izumi:........s-sorry....

Soul: "Hey, it's fine. I told you to hit harder...And that glow shows something."

izumi: you did really great, asher!

Asher: "...I didn't do anything..." >_>;

izumi: neither did i, really ^^;

Soul: "You had a stronger resonating rate than usual. So now you need to figure out what you did differently...You either really got into it, or you both just got really pissed at the right moment together."

izumi: hmm.....

Asher: "...I was pretty annoyed with you, Death Scythe...But I felt something else coming off of Izumi...I don't know."

Soul: -_-;

izumi: really? i didnt feel anything come from me though... ^^;

Soul: "Well, I need to put ice on this...Ah...Go over to that dummy over there and keep hitting its mitts until I get back."

*The dummy has Stein's face drawn onto it*

izumi: *sweatdrop*

Asher: "...You could've taken one of that bear's masks?"

Soul: "I'd like _not_ to have Tezca talk to me. Ever." *walks away*

izumi:......*sigh*

Asher: "..." *human form* "We need a break, too. How are you?"

izumi: ok, i guess..........did i make the right choice?

Asher: "...You want a new partner?"

izumi: no, im not saying that! i mean...did i make the right choice, coming to the DWMA?

Asher: "...What's making you think that?"

izumi: i mean, i dont really have any talent as a meister, and i barely know how to fight. i dont even have any real skills or soul perception or anything.

Asher: "Yeah, but did every student who came here know how to fight?"

izumi: i guess _some_ did? ......

Asher: "...Well, they aren't letting us do heavy-duty combat classes until we get through physical stuff..." *pokes her forearm* "Build up muscles, I guess."

izumi: =3=;

Asher: *smirks* "Maybe ask Death Scythe for a training regiment?"

izumi: can i even do that?

Asher: "Of course you can--you're Izumi Albarn."

izumi:............

Asher: "...So, ready to bash that dummy and build up some muscle?"

izumi:....y-yeah....

-elsewhere-

Tezca: "How're your charges holding up, Esther?"

esther: quite well i'd think. and yours~? ^^

Tezca: "Super! We got them on espionage training."

esther: oh, and how's that been for them?

Tezca: "I think they're taking well to the horse suit."

-elsewhere-

naho: *humming*

???: hiya miss naho!

naho: ?? !! ame!

ame: *HUG* hehe! ^^

Ame's Father: "Oh, hello." *smiles*

naho: hiya mr isawa!

ame: lookie lookie! my hair's growing longer again, see? *holds up her pigtails*

naho: oh that's great! you look so cute!

ame: ^w^

Mr. isawa: "Is that a school uniform, Naho?"

naho: oh this? well sorta, i thought i'd wear a more stylized uniform today. ^^

mrs isawa: oh right! you were in that fashion show recently werent you?

Mr. Isawa: "How did it go?"

naho: it was super fun, and i even got to meet yamamin in person! she's an idol singer btw.

Mr. Isawa: "I see." ^^; "We were taking Ame out to the park."

naho: oh that sounds nice. have fun! ^^

-elsewhere-

Saria: "Just focus on your aim..."

lukas:...*inhales*

Saria: *smiles in her weapon form, closes her eyes, trying to resonate with him*

lukas:...*aims and strikes*

*Perfect hit*

lukas: !!! YAY! ^u^

Saria: "Great work! We were in sync there!" ^^

lukas: yeah...

-elsewhere-

higuchi: *knocks*

Chuuya: "Hmm?" *opens the door*

higuchi: hey, the party's just about ready. how're the girls?

Chuuya: "Getting ready. Thanks for finding a dress for Miyuri."

miyuri: WOOOOW it's so soft!

Chuuya: ^^; "Ready to head out, Miyuri?"

miyuri: *nod nod*

sonia:...yes papa.

Chuuya: *pats Sonia's head* "That dress looks great."

sonia: *smiles*

Chuuya: "Let's get going..."

-in the party room-

miyuri: *shiny eyes* WOOOOAH!

Walter: *turns on the remote for the disco ball*

miyuri: *GASP* WHAT IS THAT?!

Walter: "A mirror ball! Perfect for getting down to boogie!"

miyuri: oooooooh.

sonia: ^^;

Motojiro: *putting snacks onto a plate*

miyuri: *sniff sniff* !!! *looking at the snacks* *drools*

Motojiro: "Anything you want, Miyuri?"

miyuri: *staaaaaring at the snacks* *spots wasabi* what's that?

Motojiro: "Wasabi. It's kind of spicy?"

miyuri: *nom*.... OuO ...... QuQ;;;;;

Chuuya: "!!!" *hands Miyuri some punch*

miyuri: >XP the green stuff is yucky!

sonia: *sweatdrop*

Motojiro: "Maybe something sweet?"

miyuri: yes please!

Chuuya: *offers a cupcake*

miyuri: *nom* MMMMM!! >w<

Chuuya: ^^;

sonia: uncle kajii, if it's not too much to ask, do you think you can come over sometimes to help tutor miyuri?

Motojiro: QwQ "Of course! I was hoping someone would want me to help..."

sonia: thank you.

higuchi: ^^; (from terrorist bomber to teacher. this mafia sure is something else...)

Gin: "Ichiyo. May I speak with you?"

higuchi: um s-sure! whats up?

Gin: *pulls her aside*

higuchi: ah-

Gin: *they are in a separate room* "We need to speak privately about something important."

higuchi: ._.;;;

Gin: "While we are now pardoned of previous actions, the threat we faced also exposed our previous residences."

higuchi:...yeah...it did....

Gin: "Since we are all finding new places to live, I do not want you and your sister to be unprotected..."

higuchi: gin...

Gin: "..." *reaches into her purse, and removes a key*

higuchi: oh!

Gin: "I'm sorry for not asking you first...but I found a place for Ryu and me. We would be happy to have both of you live with us."

higuchi: i would love to!

Walter: "How's it going, Etta?"

etta: doing better. my wrists are a little sore still, so i'm taking it easy.

Walter: "Yeah. That was crazy...Good thing you and Kafka survived it."

etta: yeah....im glad franzy was there...

Walter: ^w^ "You told him that?"

etta: hm?

Walter: "I think he'd like to hear it--he was really concerned for you."

etta: *nods* ok! ^^

Walter: "Speak of the devil!" *flips over the couch, sneaking away*

Kafka: *walks into the room, looking around*

etta: *waves* ^^

Kafka: "!!! ..." *wave*

Q: and this is elise!

elise: hi everyone!

tom: hi!

bessy: your hair is pretty!

elise: ^^

Wilhelm: "Where are you from?"

elise: well it's a bit of a long story.

higuchi:...hey gin? how big is the new house?

Gin: "1 master room, 1 bedroom each for our siblings, 1 guest room..."

higuchi: do you think the guest room can be for a 5th person?

Gin: "Someone you have in mind?"

higuchi: ...i think we should adopt Q.

Gin: "...I see."

higuchi: he's been through enough, maybe we could rehabilitate him in a loving home?

Gin: "..." *small smile* " 'Loving'?"

higuchi: .////.;

Gin: "I would be happy to...if it's with you." *holds her hand*

higuchi: =///////=

Gin: "Let's speak with Q."

katya: speakin of loving homes, dont you and lev have a wedding to plan, kajii?

Motojiro: "..." O_O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

leo: ^^;

Motojiro: "My mind just reeled from the expanded options now that we are no longer confined to this location--so many more options for the ceremony, reception, honeymoon--Too much--"

leo: *pats his shoulder* it's ok, <love>.

Motojiro: ^\\\\^;

-elsewhere-

atsushi: *passed out on the futon* =~= longest.....day.....ever......sleep has never been more needed.

Kyoka: =_= *yawns*

sylvia: *asleep*

Kyoka: "..." *tucks Sylvia in* "I think we all need sleep..." *yawns*

atsushi: yeah....

Kyoka: *lies down...* "Zzz..."

atsushi:...

Odasaku: Still not sleeping?

atsushi: (trying to...)

Odasaku: (Sorry--I didn't mean to interrupt.)

atsushi: (it's fine...)

Odasaku: (...I know Dazai appreciated what you did.)

atsushi:...*nods*

Odasaku: (What will you do now with what you have learned?)

atsushi: (nothing i really _can_ do but move forward.)

Odasaku: (...I suppose you're right.)

atsushi:.....(should i wait to tell dazai about...you know..?)

Odasaku: (...This is your body. I don't think I have a say in your decision.)

atsushi:... (good point.) *sigh* (maybe i shouldnt say anything for now.)

Odasaku: (I'm sure he'll understand.)

atsushi: yeah.....night.

Odasaku: (Good night.)

-elsewhere-

Poe: "..." *lying in bed, staring at the wall*

lana: feeling better, edgar?

Poe: "..." *shakes his head*

lana: ...*hug*

Poe: *shivers, quiet sob*

lana: i love you, you know that?

Poe: "Y-Yes...It was knowing that fact that kept me living..."

lana: *kiss on the cheek*

Poe: T\\\\\T *hug*

lana: say, why dont i invite rowena and ranpo over for tea tomorrow?

Poe: "...Okay. Yes."

-elsewhere-

naomi: hey bro? still cant sleep?

Tanizaki: "Sorry...Was I keeping you awake?"

naomi: *shakes head* i brought hot cocoa if that helps.

Tanizaki: *nods* "Sounds good...Marshmallows?"

naomi: mmhmm ^^ how about tomorrow you, me, and kirako visit one of the cat cafe's in the shopping street?

Tanizaki: "Gr-Great." ^^;

-elsewhere-

kenji: hey yosano? my friend nankichii's gonna be sleeping over tonight, is that ok?

nankichii: *holding onto kenji's sleeve, crying*

Yosano: "Sure. Hello, Nankichii."

nankichii: *hic* s-scary, this place is scary! i-i wanna go back to ihatov! *sobs*

kenji: *rubs his back* it's ok, nankichii, gon wont bully you anymore.

gon: kon kon! i said i was sorry! >3<

Yosano: ^^; "I see you had your own experience..." *stretches* "I'm done from hospital work, so just keep it down."

kenji: ok. come on nankichii. we'll make a blanket fort!

Yosano: ^^ *yawns* *grabs a glass*

-elsewhere-

Dumas: "..." *staring at a laptop screen*

marquis: *sleeping, holding his pillow* mama....papa...dont go...

Dumas: "..." *sighs* *searches online for a name*

-some results come up-

-there are photos of a woman named 'Mercedes'-

Dumas: "..." *clicks a social media profile*

-one page is Mercedes Mondego, she's holding a young toddler boy-

Dumas: "... ... ..." *buries his face into his hands, lets out something between a groan and a sob*

emily: hnn? hullo? =.= *still half asleep*

Dumas: "..." *wipes his eyes* "Hey."

emily: is everything ok with you?

Dumas: "...Just looking up someone."

emily: ah.

Dumas: "...How are your comrades recovering?"

emily: well, they're doing well. they managed to get all the poison out of ebie, so she's resting right now too.

Dumas: "Hmm...Good. ...Did you have a similar experience?"

emily: well...

Dumas: "???"

emily:.. *shakes head* it's nothing.

Dumas: "...It's none of my business, but that doesn't sound like 'nothing.'"

emily: ....

Dumas: "...You like dogs?"

emily: i suppose so.

Dumas: "This is mine." *shows his laptop*

emily: aw, how cute!

Dumas: "That's Haydee. I adopted her."

emily: she's so sweet. ^^

Dumas: *nods* "Very affectionate..." *points at Marquis* "Even to this goof."

emily: ^^;

Dumas: "Your people have pets?"

-elsewhere-

stocking: here we are.

Rin: "Looks kinda empty..."

gilda:.....*knocks*

manager: yessss?

Yukio: <Hello. We are interested in rooms for the night.>

stocking: <room for 4 please>

manager: <right this way please.>

Rin: *looking at the decor* "Looks pleasant enough. How're the baths here?"

manager: <quite nice. the young lady that was here asked the same thing.>

Yukio: "???" <With striking hair?>

manager: <yes, quite unusual for this area>

Rin: "As our map said..."

manager: <well, here's your room. and feel free to reserve a private bath if you need to.>

gilda: *smiles*

Rin: "Cool! I'll take one--"

Yukio: "Sit down and help me review these maps."

Rin: -3-

manager: <enjoy your stay.> *exits*

*there's another room, locked up*

gilda:......*pokes the lock*

???: "OUCH!" *thump*

gilda: !!!!! *startled jump*

stocking: ?!? what the heck?!

Yukio: "???" *pulls out his gun, aims for the door--*

gilda: D8

stocking: yukio, you're gonna get us thrown out!

Yukio: *to the neighbor* "Exit right now, or I'm giving you a failing grade and reporting you to Pheles."

Rin: "...Yuki, in the real world, no one caves into bad grades from people who aren't their teachers--you'd have better luck with the gun."

stocking: *sweatdrop* let me handle this. *ahem* excuse me, are you alright over there? sorry my friend poked you in the eye. ^^;

???: *struggling to change their voice* "It-It's fine! You're a very nice lady, and I know you're sincere in your apology..."

stocking: not a problem. ^^; (hmm....) why dont you guys go check the baths out? im gonna see if there's a vending machine.

???: *small annoyed groan* -_-;

Yukio: "But we have maps to review--"

Rin: *already dragging Yukio away* ^w^

stocking: ^^ .......

-elsewhere-

lydia: *packing boxes*

Ivan: *shaking* <Wh-Where is Master? And Young Master?>

lydia: it's ok, vanya. fyodor did mention this being part of the plan, remember?

Ivan: *sniffles*

lydia:....*pats his back*

Gogol: *looking outside* "..."

elizaveta: *hug*

Gogol: ^^; *hugs her*

elizaveta: *holds up leila* *wrrr* *different voice* it's ok, kolya! you still have us!

Gogol: *nods* "I know--and I appreciate you both." *head pat*

elizaveta: ^w^

lydia:......*sigh* <our numbers are dwindling more and more....>

Ivan: <And we have to move quickly out of here.>

lydia:

Ivan: <So, what, we leave her?>

lydia: <if we bring her, it'll take up time and risk us getting caught. just one of those sacrifices we have to make.......>

Ivan:

lydia:.....*nods* (it hurts looking at her......it reminds me of-...) *bites her lip* <r-right.>

Ivan: <I'll get the prisoners...I'll need help since we lack the previous servants.>

lydia: <right.> ...... <perhaps we should contact our base back in st petersburg to send recruits?>

Ivan: <Shall I?>

lydia: *nods*

-elsewhere-

Inka: O_O;;;;;; "..." *rubs her eyes*

sasori: *asleep*

Inka: "..." *lies next to her*

sasori:...mmn....mama....

Inka: "..." *hug*

-morning-

Chuuya: "Zzz..."

mito: *paws at his hair*

Chuuya: *grumbles, turning*

miyuri: zzzzzz

sonia: *yaaawn*

Chuuya: =_= *yawn* *looks*

miyuri: zzzzzzz....

Chuuya: "..." *carefully getting up to go to the kitchen*

sonia: miyuri, its time to wake up now.

miyuri: *yaaaaawn*

sonia: papa, can we have pancakes?

miyuri: ??

Chuuya: *nods* "Coming right up."

miyuri: *looking around*

*there's a window facing the forest*

miyuri: *peeeeeek*

*looks like Akutagawa is outside, looking at the woods*

miyuri: *knocks*

Akutagawa: *turns*

miyuri: *waving* hiya! ^^

Akutagawa: "..." *nods*

miyuri: ^^

sonia: come on miyuri. the kitchen's this way.

Akutagawa: "..." *waves*

miyuri: *takes a seat* what's all that stuff?

sonia: that's the refrigerator, it keeps things cold. and that's the oven. it makes things warm.

miyuri: oooooh!

Chuuya: *at the stove, flipping the pancake*

miyuri: *sniffs* mmmm~ smells yummy. =w=

Chuuya: "Any fruit with it, kids?"

miyuri: *looking at everything*

Chuuya: "...I guess take it slow..." *sets down a glass of orange juice*

sonia: maybe start with just syrup and butter first.

miyuri: okaaay.

Chuuya: "Okay..." *sets out the syrup and butter before plating the pancakes*

miyuri: *nom*...*WIDE EYES* .......

sonia: ._. miyu-

miyuri: MIYURI CAN SEE ETERNITY!!! 8D

Chuuya: .___. "..." *takes back the syrup bottle--*

sonia: *sweatdrop*

Chuuya: "Sonia, make sure she packs...and keep her away from sugar."

sonia: noted.

miyuri: miyuri doesnt have anything to pack though.

Chuuya: "...Well, you have that new dress?"

miyuri: ^^

Chuuya: ^^;

-elsewhere-

shinra: *YAAAAAWN*

Relan: "Morning..."

shinra: morning. *streeeeetch*

lisa: oh hey, your up.

shinra:.....hey rel, when did we get a new recruit?

-CHOP-

lisa: -_-# its me, lisa.

Relan: ^^; "I love the new hair."

shinra: >3<; im sorry! i didnt recognize you cuz of the hair!

lisa: yeah, decided to try something new.

Vulcan: ^^ "It's great." *passes a hand on the back of her neck*

lisa: *blush* thanks vul.

Vulcan: ^\\\\^

-elsewhere-

Lucy: *knock knock knock* "I'm ready to begin my training! ...Hello? Open up!"

Kunikida: =_= *pulls blankets over himself*

aya: kunikida, lucy's here!

Kunikida: "It's not even 7 AM. Tell her to come back--"

*PUNCH*

*the door is knocked down*

aya: she's in.

Lucy: *the doorway now seems to show Anne's room behind her* ^w^ "I'm ready to train!"

Kunikida: =_= "...We'll begin with morning exercises. Aya, show her the usual stretching exercises...I need to get replacement hinges..." *writing in his notebook, summoning hinges*

aya: yes sir! *salutes*

-elsewhere-

Benimaru: *holding up Konro's medicine, looking over its manufacturer* "..."

kabuki: been quite a lot of excitement these past few days, hasnt there?

Benimaru: "Uh huh..." *sets it down* *groans*

kabuki: sir?

Benimaru: "...I have to do it."

kabuki: ??

Benimaru: "..." *writes something down* "Go to the Fifth and drop this off. Make sure only the Commander there sees it. I have to do something at home."

kabuki: *examines* very well sir.

Benimaru: *nods* *walks towards home*

*two sets of eyes watch from the alley*

???: "..."

-elsewhere-

Kyoka: "Feeling better?"

atsushi: yeah.

Kyoka: "..." *head pat* "You're doing good."

atsushi: *smiles* thanks

Kyoka: "Want to go out today?"

atsushi: sure!

sylvia: o-ok..

Kyoka: "We can get lunch, shop..."

atsushi: why dont we visit the museum today?

Kyoka: "Oh, good."

sylvia: t-that sounds nice.

Kyoka: "Any new exhibits?"

atsushi: i think there's one on robots and aliens. ^^

Kyoka: "...'Aliens'?"

atsushi: like in the movies.

Kyoka: "Ah. We should watch some movies, too--maybe this weekend."

atsushi: sounds good. ^^ maybe i'll even invite lucy, if she's not busy.

Kyoka: "Like training."

-elsewhere-

sayaka: welp, got my stuff packed, and i leave for hoozuki first thing tomorrow.

ouya: ^^ you be safe, you hear?

sayaka: i will, mom.

Mr. Miki: "And call home."

sayaka: will do!

-elsewhere-

Spirit: ._.; "You both look exhausted..." *sets down breakfast*

sachiko: no kidding. *sigh* -~- *takes coffee mug* come to mama, sweet brown medicine.

Spirit: ^^; *hands an ice pack to Izumi*

izumi: thanks dad.

Spirit: "How's training?"

izumi:...it's been good.

Spirit: "Well, if you're sore, that may indicate you're strengthening...And if Soul gives you any trouble--" *summons a blade* "--_you let me know~_..."

izumi: ^^;;; will do.

-elsewhere-

Rin: =w= *curled up in the bed*

stocking: [morning, kiddo <3]

Kid: [good morning. miss u, love 💗 ]

stocking: [u get the pics i sent? *winky emoticon*]

Kid: [oh yes .\\\. very much appreciated. have fun?]

stocking: [so far. dinner was delish last night.]

Kid: [oh? fancy?]

stocking: [it was interesting. mission work will begin today. secondary mission is to try some traditional japanese sweets]

Kid: [^^ of course. be safe--and enjoy!]

-elsewhere-

Viktor: "I'm heading out." *picks up a file folder labeled "Hajima"*

nozomi: good luck. ^^

Viktor: *smiles* "Thanks!" *turns around...looks a bit grimmer as he exits the Eighth's church*

Petra: "Come along--purification needs to be finished on time..."

rita: *nods* *signing* <ok!>

Vulcan: "--and the new garbage disposal should be quieter." *flips a switch...nothing happens* "???"

-BOOM-

tamaki: AGH! WHY?!?

Vulcan: ._.;;; *runs away*

Petra: "...Well, you were going in for purification anyway..."

tamaki: =_=

-elsewhere-

Sakuya: O_O;

naho: ._.

Higan: "What up, young people? I'm your substitute teacher. Call me Higan."

naho: *tries to slump in her seat to hide*

Higan: "Now, I want to get to know all of you--starting with an important question...What's the subject of this class?"

izumi:.....*face desk*

-elsewhere-

Walter: "How's packing?"

higuchi: coming along.

Gin: "Not like we brought much..."

higuchi: we still need to move the stuff from our old homes to the new house.

Walter: "Never fear--I kept security tabs on your old places to deter visitors--" *looks at his phone*

*tiny shrieks are heard*

Walter: "...I may have scared some Death Scouts who were stopping by to sell you cookies."

higuchi: ._.;

Gin: "...The pardon wasn't for _you_."

Walter: ^^;

Tachihara: *laughs* "Ever think of being tech support for the Mafia?"

Walter: "Um...Thanks, but no thanks. I like not getting shot at."

goethe: *staaaares* besides, he's under contract~

Walter + Tachihara: QwQ;;;;;;;;

-elsewhere-

rin: *relaxing in the bath* =w=

Yukio: *yawns* =_= "So much to review..."

rin: ....so when are you gonna tell shiemi you like her?

Yukio: "...You don't understand."

rin: what's not to understand? you busted a dinner date for her!

Yukio: "...If she knew the real me, she'd hate me."

rin: you dont know that. she's seen me at my most fucked up, and she still considers me her friend. ^^

Yukio: "..." *gets up to leave* "She'd hate me..."

rin:.....*pouts* *grumble grumble* stupid stubborn yukio.

Yukio: "..."

-elsewhere-

Benimaru: "More tea?"

kirei: *nods*

Benimaru: "Right away." *heats up water* "How has your sleep been?"

kirei: it's been alright for the most part.

Benimaru: *nods* "You're appointment is tomorrow?"

kirei: *nods* konro offered to bring me.

Benimaru: *smiles* "I'm glad...Please remind him to pick up his medicine."

kirei: i will....do you want to say hello? *rubs her stomach*

Benimaru: "..." *leans his ear to her stomach*

kirei: ^////^ *head pats*

Benimaru: =\\\\= "Hello, small one... Your father is here...He's not going anywhere."

-elsewhere-

axel: *checking his phone* yes! just caught a growlithe!

Zeke: "Sweet!" *looking at his phone* "...Nothing."

-elsewhere-

Steinbeck: "Good to be home..." *scratching his bandages*

ebie: ^^

baum: *hugging dorothy* Q~Q

dorothy: =A=;

Hemingway: "Held down the fort for us, then? Good lad."

baum: not a problem. oh sweet dorothy, the doctors didnt try to do shock therapy on you did they? TT~TT

dorothy: no, im fine. please stop, brother, you're only embarrassing yourself.

Steinbeck: "...Dark. Let's get going on our next heist--" *shifts--and winces* T~T

emily: are you sure you're ok, john?

Steinbeck: "I-I'm sure I'm fine." *smiles...then falls over* "Zzz..."

emily:...*sigh*

-elsewhere-

Dumas: *pets Haydee*

haydee: ^w^ *licks his hand*

Dumas: ^^ "Miss me, Haydee? I missed you, too."

haydee: *nuzzle* ^w^

cervantes: good doggo!

Dumas: "..." *sighs*

cervantes: ah *lays on couch* good to be back! ^^ .....you ok, dumas?

Dumas: "...Fine."

marquis: you've been gloomier than usual since this morning.

Dumas: "...It's nothing."

marquis: *huuug* would cuddles make it better~? 💗

Dumas: -_-; "...It's not hurting, but it's not helping either."

cervantes: huzzah! group hug! ^^

Dumas: "..." *sighs* "A regular trio..."

-elsewhere-

Poe: *sips tea* "Ah...Thank you for this..."

rowena: ^^

ranpo: *nomming on scones*

Poe: "Any work coming up for you all?"

lana: well, there's gonna be some fundraisers held at the hotel's restaurant.

Poe: "Oh? Charity or politics or investors?"

lana: pharaon shipping company, if memory serves.

Poe: "Ah, so courier service?"

lana: *nods*

Poe: "Hmm...Invitation only?"

-elsewhere-

Hibana: *opens the blinds to her luxury office--* "..."

kabuki: hello. ^^

Hibana: "...Look, if you want an autograph, you mail a form, my secretary sorts it, then I have my gopher do it for me. Now, beat it, before I call security."

kabuki: um actually, i have some questions to ask. ^^;

Hibana: "Interviews also go through my secretary--"

kabuki: *hands her a paper*

Hibana: "..." *looks* "Seal of the 7th..." *takes it, opens it* "..." *looks up* "You read this?"

kabuki: *shakes head*

Hibana: *snaps fingers* "Angels."

angels: yes princess?

Hibana: *writes a prescription* "Get him this for his captain. He'll be back to pick up more." *stares at Kabuki* "No one is to see you coming or going to pick up your captain's medicine--is that understood?"

-elsewhere-

Kepuri: "Okay, try this on..." *holding some mechanical contraption that looks like a travel pillow*

mana: *doing so* now what?

Kepuri: "Stand perfectly still..." *gets behind a metal barrier* *presses a button on a remote--*

*the metal collar on Mana's neck shakes--before metal juts out of it*

mana: ._.;;;;

*the collar has formed a suit of knight-like armor around Mana*

mana: woah!

Kepuri: "Now, try to move your right foot forward 3 centimeters."

mana: *step*

Kepuri: "Okay, releasing the weight--"

*a panel in the ceiling opens, as a weight falls towards Mana*

mana: O_O;;;

*the weight knocks Mana's helmet, but no obvious damage*

mana: huh. impressive.

Kepuri: "Yep! Newest in combat equipment! There's just one problem..."

mana: and that would be?

Kepuri: "I haven't figured out how to get someone _out_ of the suit."

mana: ._______. CHIE! HELP.

-elsewhere-

*a lighter goes off, as someone puffs on a cigarette*

izzy: ....

Joker: "We're all here--minus our newest partner."

izzy: so what's the plan?

Joker: "The Holy See has only one entrance--through the front gates."

nailfile: oh, so we just waltz right in?

Joker: "Not without some extra muscle..."

benimaru: ...

nailfile: oooh, he's cute.

benimaru: i'm also married. -_-#

Joker: "That's where the Strongman comes in to clear the path."

izzy: *whistle* im amazed you convinced a battalion commander to help us.

benimaru: and you want _my_ help in particular because...?

Joker: "You aren't curious what the Church is hiding? Or have you forgotten what the Church has done to your people? Or how they drafted you as their latest firefighter, their latest mutt?"

benimaru:.....

Joker: "And you're here-- even with a suspicious guy like me."

izzy: well then. *holds up her dice* shall we get this party started~?

-and so-

*inside the Church*

Raffles III: *praying*

-BOOOOOOOOM-

priest: !?!?

izzy: good evening, padres and madres. hope you dont mind us dropping in~

Raffles III: "W-Who are you?!"

izzy: well, i suppose you can call us 'renegades'.

Raffles III: "...Get me out of here." *grabs a priest's arm*

izzy: aww, leaving so soon, gramps?

*an open palm lands on Priest 2's chest*

priest 2: !!!

Benimaru: "Back off." *with the tiniest press of the open palm, the Priest is knocked back*

izzy: well fuck me gently with a chainsaw.

Benimaru: *staring off in the direction of Amaterasu* "..."

Joker: "Quite the entrance--as suited to this brand of justice."

nailfile: ....*glances in the same direction* yeah. that thing always creeped me out. something feels....evil 'bout it. i dunno.

Benimaru: "I feel blood coming off of it, like it's in the air..."

Joker: *smiles*

priest 3: and just what are you, smiling about?!

Joker: *turns* "Because I'm going to kick your ass."

priest 3: LANGUAGE!

Joker: *slams his fist into the Priest's face* "Fuck you."

???: please. allow me.

Joker: "???"

bowl-cut priest: ....

Joker: "You're new..."

Benimaru: "I'll handle this." *approaches--*

-POW-

Benimaru: *gasps...collapses*

Joker: O_O;

izzy:....well shit.

Joker: "So much for a strongman...Well, guess we need to run." *looks up at Bowl-Cut* "What'd you do to him?"

bowl-cut priest: so much for 'strongest firefighter'. nothing more than a dumb animal.

Joker: "..." *sniffs* "What's burning?" *looks down*

bowl-cut priest: ??

Benimaru: *he's on fire*

bowl-cut: oh?

Benimaru: *climbs up* "I'm not finished..."

bowl-cut: but- but that's impossib-

Benimaru: *leaps with a punch to Bowl-Cut's stomach*

bowl-cut: GRK-

*something drops from Bowl-Cut's hand*

Joker: "??? A blow-pipe?"

nailfile: and not the drug kind.

izzy: -_-;

Joker: "How did you survive that poison from this pipe, Strongman?"

Benimaru: "...I have too much to live for."

Joker: "..." -_-# "Fine. Be a dick and don't bother explaining things."

izzy: (is he even human??)

-more priests charge-

izzy: ...*smirks* alright chucklefucks. let's get this party lit.

-elsewhere-

gilda: *sleeping*

stocking: *asleep*

Yukio: *turned away from the others*

rin:...hey, you awake?

Yukio: "..."

rin:...you never really talk to us.....i get it, sometimes i like my space and privacy too, so i wont dig too much...but you've been acting more distant lately. from me, kyouko, dad, shiemi.....just- if things get bad for you, you can rely on us, ok?

Yukio: *clenching his jaw, eyes open*

rin: i really mean it....we- i worry about you......not saying anything?....*sigh* love you too, bro. night.

Yukio: "..." *holding back tears*

-elsewhere-

izzy:.....well where the fuck is everyone?!

Benimaru: "Did I blow up _everyone_?"

Joker: "No." *points to the altar* "We have to go underground."

nailfile: underground? you dont mean-

Joker: "The Nether."

izzy: well shit....

Joker: "Just lift the top--"

nailfile: waiiit, how do _you_ know this?

Benimaru: *kicks the entire altar away*

nailfile: OxO

Joker: ^^; "I grew up in darkness. I acclimated to darkness. I love darkness~"

nailfile: ooookay. (weirdo)

izzy:....you knoooow, we _do_ have an open position for the oni of wrath, mr shinmon.

Benimaru: "Hell no."

izzy:....eh, worth a shot. oh well. into the rabbit hole we go.

Benimaru: "You know this path? Then you should go first."

Joker: "More so you know I won't stab you in the back?"

-and so-

nailfile: ugh, this place gives me the creeps. my grandma used to tell me stories about this place...

Joker: "Good things?"

nailfile: what do _you_ think?

Joker: *shrugs*

izzy: .... so joker, what's your story?

Joker: "Hmm...I don't like talking about the past. If we survive this, I'll tell you another time."

izzy: hmph 737

Benimaru: "..." *grabs Joker by the collar, slamming him into a wall*

Joker: ^^;

Benimaru: "Do not test my patience. I've followed you this far without answers. I have put my home--my family--at risk for your bullshit. Spill, or I spill your blood."

Joker: "..." *smacks away his hand* "Don't test my patience, either. ...Let's just say, I was in the Church."

izzy: really? didnt take you for the religious type.

Joker: "I wasn't a willing member."

nailfile: the hell does _that_ mean?

Benimaru: "Wait a minute...Were you..."

Joker: *smirks* "Oh? Asakusa's God of Destruction has his interest piqued? Very well--I'll answer your question."

Benimaru: "...You had a bowl cut?"

izzy: *snerk* *stiffled laughter*

nailfile:.....<so gross.>

Joker: O_O; "No! I was working for the Church's dark side!"

izzy: ....huh. who'da thought.

Benimaru: "I don't understand."

Joker: "Just keep moving forward--you'll get it soon enough."

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *scrolling through real estate listings on a web site*

sonia: *showing flash cards to miyuri* and this one is called a 'rectangle'

miyuri: oooooh.

Chuuya: *smiles* *marks down 3 listings*

miyuri: and what's this one?

sonia: that's a 'triangle'.

Chuuya: *writes down a number* "Hey, kids--I'm going to be making some calls."

sonia: ok papa. come on, miyuri. i'll show you our room.

miyuri: YAAAY! ^o^

Chuuya: *smiles* *dials*

lady: HHA homes, this is carly speaking, how can i help you tonight?

Chuuya: "Hello. I'm looking through your listings...I'm interested in a house?"

carly: ah i see.

Chuuya: "In fact, you had one listing in the suburbs--the one on Dorper Avenue?"

carly: ah yes, two story, three bedroom, two bathroom?

Chuuya: "And the backyard."

carly: yes, yes.

Chuuya: "I was thinking...I have 2 children and a cat. I think they'd like the yard. Maybe a treehouse..."

carly: well, there is a park and a school nearby, as well as a few small shops.

Chuuya: "Excellent. Could I schedule a tour?"

carly: of course! what day works for you?

Chuuya: "As soon as possible."

carly: alright.

-elsewhere-

nailfile: so this is the place, eh?

Joker: "The Nether."

nailfile: ....

Benimaru: "What is the Church hiding here?"

-the lights go out-

nailfile: *flame claws*

Joker: "They're here..." *lights up a cigarette*

izzy: _who's_ here?

*...Are those...eyes in the shadows?*

izzy: the hell?

seven: ......

Benimaru: "...Clowns? Your people?"

Joker: *smirks*

izzy: oooi, who the hell are you shitheads?

Joker: "The Shadows of the Holy Sun."

izzy:....the uniforms look stupid AF.

Joker: "Yes...This is a group of assassins, operating in secret on behalf of the Church."

commander: halt, interlopers. leave this sacred ground or else.

Joker: " 'Leave'? But this is my grand return!"

commander: what?

Joker: *smiles* "52."

commander:...after all these years.....

{*A small boy knocks a taller person down*}

{???: jeez, he's tough for a kid.}

{???: well done, 52}

{52: "It was no big deal...It's what a 'child of the sun' should do, yes?"}

{???: indeed. your next opponent is me.}

{????: he's not really gonna do it, is he? it's suicide!}

{52: "..."}

{commander: COME AT ME!}

{52: "..." *side-steps, swinging his fist at the Commander's head with a gazelle punch*}

{commander: *grabs his wrist and punches him* you're nothing. we are all children of the sun, abandoned by society and taken in by god. dont go thinking you're so special.}

{52: *stunned...acting on instinct, bites the Commander's wrist*}

{commander: GRK- why you insolent little- *WHAM* *WHAM* *WHAM*}

{???: h-hey, knock it off, you're gonna kill him!}

{commander:...heh. if i killed him now, it would be merciful.}

{52: *gasping, choking on blood..his nose is broken*}

{-...-}

{52: *bandaged...staring at a pocket watch* "..." ("This was all they found on me...'3:32'...Was that when I was abandoned? This world...is such shit. I don't think I'm special--I don't think anyone is. I just want to survive this madness...")}

{commander: again with that watch?}

{52: "!!!"}

{commander: *takes it and crushes it, burning it* this way. now.}

{-...-}

{*a house is on fire*}

{-cries can be heard-}

{???: the demon made off with the child, we must find them and destroy them at all costs!}

{???: "Sir! 52!}

{???: what about him?}

{-...-}

{*someone tosses a mask down onto the cement bottom of an alley*}

{52: *huff puff* ("The fire distracted them...Good...Can I get away? Can I escape?") "..." *takes a step forward, leaning on the alley wall for support* ("The sun should shine on all, yes?") *clutches his eye* ("...So...It happened again...Burns...")}

{-...-}

{girl: *humming* hm? ?!?! what the-}

{*52 is passed out in the street*}

{girl: ._.;; *nudges his head with her foot* umm....hey, uh....are...are you ok?}

{52: *groans, panting, like he's dehydrated*}

{girl: oh, um... *takes water bottle from her bag and gives it to him* hey, you alright?}

{52: *opens his eye* "..." *takes the bottle, guzzling like his life depends on it*}

{girl: feeling better?}

{52: *looks, his vision blurred* "...An angel..."}

{girl: e-eh?? O////O oh i-im not-}

{52: "Save me...I don't want to go back to Hell..."}

{girl: ._.; um....daaaad?}

{-...-}

{52: *nom nom nom nom* >3< }

{woman: my my, he's got quite the appetite hasnt he?}

{girl: i guess...}

{woman: kinda cute too, and around your age~}

{girl: >///< mom! its not like that! jeez.}

{woman: fufu, just teasing. ^^}

{52: *stops...sips water* "...Ma'am...Young lady...Thank you both. I promise, I will repay you."}

{woman: oh, it's quite alright, really. right dear?}

{Man: *nods* "You looked pretty roughed up out there, son. Are you...in some kind of trouble?"}

{52: "..."}

{-...-}

{52: *standing on a balcony, looking up at the Moon* "..."}

{woman: *inside* is this really the right thing for us to do? letting him stay here? for all we know he could be some drug addict or a felon...it worries me.}

{Man: "I know...So far, he hasn't caused any problems...But he won't tell us where he's from."}

{woman: do we call the police?}

{girl: *walks out onto the balcony* hey, just thought i'd check up on you. ^^}

{52: "Ah...Hello, angel."}

{girl: 7//7; ...s-so whats up?}

{52: "I was admiring the Moon...It looks so happy..."}

{Moon: "HAA HAA HAA..."}

{girl: ^^; yeah.....they say people once lived on the moon.}

{52: "Wait, really? That's amazing!"}

{girl: yeah. maybe one day, i'll become an astronaut and walk on the moon. i think that'd be pretty cool......ah, look at me, spilling my dreams to a stranger. ^^;}

{52: "No, that's great--dreams are what keep us motivated. You know a lot about astronaut stuff?"}

{girl: yeah. see that constellation up there?}

{52: *looks up...nods*}

{girl: that's called 'orion's belt'.}

{52: "??? 'Orion'? 'Belt'? Like those...what are they called...'asteroids'?"}

{girl: hehe, close.}

{-...-}

{52: *tying his shoelaces*}

{Dad: "And here's the list. The grocery is 2 blocks north, 6 blocks west."}

{52: *nods* "Okay..."}

{Dad: "Don't forget my smokes either."}

{52: "??? Um..."}

{girl: ugh, dad, those are seriously gonna kill you someday.}

{Dad: "It's just when I'm stressed..."}

{girl: -_-; still...}

{-...-}

{52: *reading the list on his way back* ("That's everything...Even got the extra money back...")}

{-two figures in suits exit the house-}

{52: "!!!" *ducks back around the corner*}

{-the two figures leave-}

{52: "..." *sneaks back into the house--* "!!!"}

{-the girl and her parents lay dead on the floor-}

{52: "..." *drops the groceries* ("This is...They're dead...There--There's nothing I can do for them...Oh God...")}

{-...-}

{???: sir, the family 52 was staying with has been terminated.}

{commander: good. now he has nothing to return to. he's nothing more than a stray dog.}

{-...-}

{Joker: *puffing away on a cigarette, standing on an incomplete building*...This world sucks."}

Joker: "You taught me a lot..." *points his cigarette at the Commander* "Time to teach you the truth of this world."

commander: so you came running back like a little puppy? *draws sword* how pathetic.

Joker: *throws off his coat, revealing playing cards on fire* "Eat shit."

commander: thou who hast forsaken the sunlight, shall be left to rot in the dark.

Joker: "Which book of scripture is that, asshole?" *to his team* "I'll fight the Commander. You take care of the rest."

commander: seven. consider this your chance to prove your worth to us. kill them.

seven:....*CHARGES*

Benimaru: "??? How old is this brat?"

seven: *SNARLS and spin kick*

shadows: *charging*

nailfile: *SLICE SLICE*

Benimaru: *sighs* *struggling with one Shadow* "Fast...but reckless." *trips them*

shadow: grk-

izzy: tch- what a hassle. *pulls out a pistol* guess it's time to pull out this bad boy.

Shadow: *growls, swinging their blade towards Izzy*

izzy: *BANG*

-BOOM-

Shadow: *silent, falling down*

izzy: *smirks*

Shadow: *bear hug from behind*

izzy: ?!?

nailfile: *SLASH*

Shadow: *sliced across the chest--but even as they're bleeding profusely, punches at Nailfile's face*

nailfile: *dodge* hey! <watch the hands, buddy!>

izzy: hey! little help here!

nailfile: *SLICE*

*WHOOSH*

izzy: pah- thanks.

nailfile: anytime, girl. ^^

Benimaru: "Their breathing...They intend to kill."

commander: *attacking joker*

Joker: *dodges* "You haven't changed...The mask still looks the same."

commander: you'd be best going back into hiding.

Joker: "I just came here to play. Interested?" *flips cards over his head in a half-circle path*

-SLASH SLASH-

Joker: *charges his cards with flames, sending them to go around the Commander's sword swings--*

commander: you think you can honestly stop me? You think you're the underdog in this heroic tale--but, really, you're not the hero. You're just a mutt, who shook off his leash--and needs to be put down.

~TEN THOUSAND WILD BLADES OF THE WHIP~

Joker: "!!!" *screams in pain, before collapsing*

commander: giving up so soon? pathetic.

Joker: *tries to climb up--*

-STOMP-

Joker: *face slammed into the cement floor*

commander: *grins*

Joker: "..." *his head starts to rise*

commander: ??

Joker: *lifting his head up--with his tongue against the floor*

commander: ?!

Joker: *slides his tongue along the floor--backing up enough to push himself up, swinging his fist back at the Commander's face*

commander: *knocked back*

Joker: *spits* "I'm through with games...I need to take this more seriously..." *smiles wickedly* "A fight to the death."

commander: oh?

Joker: *puffs* "52...I'll end your life, with 52 cards."

commander: heh.

Joker: *shows his remaining cards* "Let's count!" *begins flinging cards*

commander: pah! we are as a group! you may cut us down as many times as you wish, but we shall always regroup. and those that remain solitary die alone! so tell me 52, how many cards will remain before you die?!

Joker: "Tch..." *continues his attack...but he's running out of cards*

commander: you thought you would be free if you left, but you're a weakling who couldnt survive without our help! a failure is a failure, simple as that! and a failure like you cant win on your own!

seven: ....

Joker: *pants...he's holding 2 cards in-between his fingers...as he clutches his bleeding left arm*

commander: i know all your moves, 52. im the one who taught them to you!

Joker: "..." *smiles widely* "I'm the Dreamer of the Dawn..."

commander: hn?

Joker: "I am the Smoker..."

commander: ?!

Joker: "I'M THE JOKER!"

commander: ?!?

*multiple Jokers appear around the Commander*

commander: WHAT IS THIS?!

Joker: "I learned...how to clone myself."

commander: ?!?!

Joker: *snort laugh* "Nah, I'm just kidding you." *waves his cigarette* "I smoke the good shit."

izzy: WELL THAT EXPLAINS THE SHIT SMELL!

Joker: "This is a rare breed I cultivate. I had to figure out how to make sure it only affects certain people. I'm kind of surprised my comrades today aren't seeing melting eyeballs, humanoid roaches on walls, or talking animals..."

commander: what the hell?!

Joker: "What sucks is that it kind of screws up your perception of time. Helps me to escape in the blink of an eye--but it can be disarming if you aren't used to it."

commander: damn you!

*something drops with a PLOP noise*

commander: ?!?

*The Commander's forearm is already sliced off, lying on the floor*

Joker: *smiles* "What's wrong? You're always talking about teamwork. So pull your 'team' together..."

commander: ?!?!?!?

Joker: "Now, I know what you're thinking--'But 52 used up all of his cards'! So, I need to remind you: I AM NOT 52!" *holds up a Joker card* "I always had one more..."

commander: you-

Joker: *lets out a maniacal laugh, swinging the one card, decimating the Commander's body*

seven: !!!!!

izzy: so, whadda ya want us to do about the rugrat?

seven: my name is seven.

Joker: "...Nah, that's not a name...We need to change that."

seven: thats not you-

Joker: "Nana. That works. 'Nah-nah.' Easy to say, rhymes with itself. Nana. Come, Nana..."

seven: shut up! im seven! se-ven! child of the sun! i'll cut you all to ribbons! i'll make you all pay for this!

Benimaru: *reaches out a hand, patting her head*

seven: ?!?!?!?

Benimaru: "Children should listen to their elders...But since your elders were screwed up in the head, listen to us, now, or I'll show you something to fear."

seven: *growls*

Joker: -_-; ("As if Shadows didn't have enough abusive guardians...") "You kind of suck at this parenting thing, Strongman."

Benimaru: *glare*

izzy: well, we cant take her. we got enough brats to deal with in the hell blaze. like mantis.

Joker: "..." *smiles* "What about it, Nana? Want to come home with a fellow former Shadow~?"

seven: dont touch me, traitor! the minute your back is turned, i'll stab you in the throat!

Joker: ^^; "..." *picks Nana up, slings her over his shoulder*

seven: *pounding on his back* UNHAND ME! I'LL BURN YOU ALL ALIVE! DX<

???: "As much as I would like to see that, I can't allow it."

izzy: ?!

*Burns walks in*

nailfile: aw hell.

Burns: "...Commander Shinmon. 52. 7. Miss Godfrey. Random other person."

izzy: ?!?!?! *her tone is murderous* how the hell do you know that name?

Burns: "Haijima Industries has long associated with the Church."

izzy: *hateful glare*

seven: how do you know about us? who even are you?

Joker: "Commander Burns of the 1st Brigade--your handler in the Church, Nana."

seven: my name isnt nana!

nailfile: wait, you mean commander goodie-two-shoes burns is in on this whole thing?!

Burns: *crosses his arms* "So, you're associating with common thugs, 52? I trained you better than this."

Benimaru: "... ... ..." *lightbulb* "So, you're the one who gave this clown a bowl hair-cut?"

Joker: "!!! I'LL GIVE YOU A BOWL HAIRCUT!"

izzy: we dont have time for...whatever _this_ is. we're here for-.......wait, why are we here? i forgot in all the excitement.

Joker: *composes himself* "...To get to the Secret Holy Scriptures, I have to fight the old man now?" *sighs* *looks at his one card* "Still, this should be enough for you, gramps."

Benimaru: "Great. I wanted a real challenge."

seven: ?!

Burns: *stares at Benimaru* "...I just realized...Now's not the time to fight."

Joker: "HUH?!"

Burns: "If you're here for information about the Church, I can help."

izzy: oh? and here i thought the 1st was so loyal to the church, like dogs.

Joker: -_-; "Could everyone stop with the 'dog' insults--I'm feeling self-conscious."

Benimaru: "I think we have another question to ask: you two know each other, don't you? What's going on? We've already had an extended fight sequence--time to know what your goals are and whether I can trust you."

Joker: "...Burns was the intermediary between the Church's light and dark sides. He was one of the people who trained me..."

nailfile: wait, seriously?

Joker: "Yes...Until he formed that Adora Link."

izzy: so wait, are you guys....adora bursts?

Burns: *sighs* "No. Forming an Adora Link is connecting _to_ Adora."

Joker: "And those with the Burst get a power-up from the Link. We just lose our fucking eyes."

izzy:........ .___.

Burns: "The Burst is what a handful of people possess to withstand linking to Adora, to that other world. We were not so 'blessed.'"

Benimaru: "When did you see it? When Arg or Kusakabe did?"

Joker: "No. When Amaterasu released a bunch of Infernals."

nailfile: WHAT?!

Benimaru: "I never heard of this."

Joker: "Of course not: people have to believe Amaterasu is absolutely safe...So, that's when the Shadows are called in to do the dirty work to cover it up. And Burns led that mission."

{Burns: "Where are the others?"}

{52: "Knocked down."}

{Burns: "One more target...Straight ahead?"}

{52: as far as i know, yes. just leave it to me.}

{*footsteps are heard...like crackling fire*}

{Burns: "Here it comes..."}

{infernal: GRRRK-KRAAAAAA!!}

{Burns: "AH!" *falls to his knees, covering his ears*}

{52: what the hell is this?!}

{Burns: *looks up* "!!!"}

{It's a hellscape...Are those eyeballs in the sky?}

{52: is this...hell?.....grk- GAAH! m-my eye!!}

{*A figure hovers in the sky, cloaked in white, looking down on them*}

{*The ground is burning under them*}

{52: ?!?!?!}

{???: "Mathematics. Truth. Insect. Hell. God..."}

{52: what?}

{*something is burning under 52's hand*}

{52: *looks*}

{*the entire ground is on fire!*}

{52: ?!?!?!?! *screaming*}

{Burns: *struggles to stand...before he rushes at the Infernal*}

{52: where is this?!}

{???: "Hell..."}

{Burns: *screams, as he charges his arm, putting it through the Infernal*}

{-...-}

{Burns: "52! Wake up!" *clutching his burning eye*}

{52: !??!!? w-what....what was....}

{Burns: "The Infernal...must have had the ability to cause illusions..."}

{52: no...hell...hell exists...}

Burns: "That stone you brought still burns, even in vacuum."

Joker: "Which proves your Church is hiding the existence of Hell--or Adora, or whatever you're calling it. That's what I want to prove--what Hell you're hiding here."

Burns: "..." *reaches into his jacket*

Benimaru: *fighting stance*

Burns: *pulls out a notebook* "Here is your clue."

izzy: and what's that?

Burns: "A notebook, belonging to the wife of the founder of the Church of the Holy Sun, Raffles I."

nailfile: ?!?!

Benimaru: "His wife?"

Joker: "That thing must be ancient...You took it from an archive or something?"

izzy: is it even real?

Burns: "It is. I verified the records, the paper, even the handwriting."

nailfiles: then what about the holy scriptures we came here for?

Burns: "They don't exist. Ever since the Adora Link, what I saw has not matched what I knew to be true about this world. I've used my position in the First and my association with the Church to get access to archives--research from around the world." *taps the notebook* "This was hidden away. I can't say where without revealing sources and the original location, but I assure you, this is real. This investigation led me to this book." *hands the book to Joker* "Her journal begins with the Great Diaster, the founding of the Church--and is a rare firsthand account about who Raffles I really was."

Joker: *opens* "...Her handwriting is atrocious."

Burns: "Raffles lead a team to see where the Great Disaster first happened...He was the only one to survive the trip."

nailfile: *reading* 'still, i was relieved that he had returned safely, but something seemed different about him, like he had become a different person. even though he looks the same, his habits and behavior is that of someone else. is he truly the same man i've been married to for three years?'

Joker: "I mean, when you go through something traumatizing..." *stares at his cigarette* "...it's expected you go through some changes..."

Benimaru: "...Wait...This happened in Asakusa, too."

izzy: really now?

Benimaru: "Someone who was able to change their appearance--to impersonate people from the Eighth, people from my home..."

Joker: "Yeah, but that only happened, what, months ago? We're talking 250 years ago!"

Burns: "Yet you've seen how durable Infernals are. Who's to say there isn't one that's immortal? Someone else from that higher plane, someone as long-lived as that Preacher..."

Joker: "..."

nailfile: so then...

Burns: *nods* "The Church may have been founded by Infernals, by the Preacher."

nailfile: so how do we confirm this is real?

Burns: "Aside from what I've told you--that the evidence all points to this fitting into the other facts we can confirm, such as the coincidence of Raffles being the only survivor, that he changed so much, that there are Infernals who can impersonate others...Beyond all of that, I've been thinking about how to verify this with outside-sources for a long time..."

izzy: so what now?

Joker: "Who else in the Church knows about this?"

Burns: "No one."

-elsewhere-

*A bald bearded man walks through the halls in a cloak*

guruna:...hey haumea, who's that old dude?

Haumea: "You don't know~?" *smirks*

guruna: noooope~@ OwO

Man: *makes a sign* "Bless you, child."

Man: *moaning out a religious hymn* "Bless the Sun, whose light shines upon us all, conferring its blessing onto us on our mission to convert the masses, to bring them to the light."

sasori: ......

Inka: "Wait a minute...That energy around him... ..." *grabs the beard, tugging hard* "How the hell are you doing that, Jonah?!"

Jonah: *the beard is pulled so hard it is stretching his face into a grotesque form* "OW OW OW OW!!!" T~T

sasori: WAIT WHAT?!

guruna: oh! they do that.

Jonah: T~T "You and your bodyguard have gotten so mean since you got those new outfits..." *sniff* "How dare you treat the founder of the Church of the Holy Sun like that! I, Raffles I, will not stand for such treatment! Guruna, prepare the boiling Holy Water!"

guruna: *salutes* aye aye!

arrow: -_-

sasori: suuure, and im the goddamn queen of sheba.

Inka: "I think Jonah's serious, Queen--I mean, think about it: disguises like this, never dies no matter how much you beat them--" *punching Jonah repeatedly in the head*

Jonah: "OW OW OW OW!"

dahlia: it is the truth.

sasori: GAH! jeez....so creepy.

Jonah: -3- *changes their face--into Inka's, then changes their voice to hers* "You're so mean, Sasori!"

sasori: .... -_-;

Inka: "...Is it wrong to say I look damn good?"

sasori: *facepalm*

-elsewhere-

Burns: "Raffles III must have been kept in the dark..."

Benimaru: *raises an eyebrow* "How do you know Raffles III is actually the grandson of the first one? What if he's some imposter, too?"

Joker: "Or, what if his DNA has Infernal DNA in it? Trippy..."

nailfile: gross.

Joker: "And we leave here without knowing the Preacher's plans..." *looks at the mess they left behind*

seven: ..........

Benimaru: "At least we didn't kill your Shadows. I mean, except that one." *gestures to the body pieces of the Commander*

seven:.........................

nailfile: brutal.

Burns: "Since they're from the Shadows, no one will miss them."

izzy: so do we tell everyone in the church that everything they know is a lie?

Joker: "That's my plan!"

Burns: -_-# "And ignite chaos that undermines a large segment of the world?"

Joker: "That's my plan!"

Burns: -_-# "And ignite chaos that undermines a large segment of the world?"

Joker: *crazy grin* “And yet you gave me this.” *holds up the notebook* what do you suggest?"

Burns: "More evidence. You take this to the public, they won't believe you, and the Church will not believe the word of some clownish terrorist--"

Joker: "Hey!"

Burns: "--and a commander who attacked the Church. In public."

Benimaru: -_-;

izzy: we could always blame that shapeshifter impersonating him, if that helps.

Joker: "Works for me!" ^^

Benimaru: -_-; "Maybe we should look outside of the Church...Someone else with something to gain from all of this."

izzy:....haijima.

Joker: "Makes sense."

Benimaru: "...They're the ones who give medicine to my home..."

izzy:....

Joker: "Well, you should've thought about that first."

Burns: "Get out of here--I'll clean up."

seven:....

Joker: "What'll it be, Strongman? Not too late to back out."

Benimaru: "...The Great Disaster almost destroyed this world. If anyone is going to rip things apart, it’s me--to rebuild a better world for my child. Lead the way."

Joker: "..." *smiles* "Very well. Come along, Nana."

seven: i told you, my name is seven! and who said i was going with _you_?!

Joker: *stares at her, no longer smilng* "I said."

seven: i'll kill you first!

Joker: *shows off a playing card* "Come at me, then."

seven: *bites her finger, causing it to bleed...the blood then catches fire?!*

Benimaru: "..."

Burns: *watching*

Joker: "...Oh, I get it--hot-blooded. Ha."

seven: *lunges*

Joker: *swings his card at her, dodging the hot-blood as best he can* "You're quick."

seven: *spin kick*

Joker: *catches her kick, feeling the impact* "Grk!"

seven: *GLARES*

Joker: "Very well, then..." *lifts her up by her foot--*

seven: *flailing* LET ME GO! DX<

Joker: *holding her by her foot* "...Burns, I'm taking the child."

seven: MAKE HIM UNHAND ME!

Burns: "...I'm debating which is the worst option..."

seven: *GROWLING*

Joker: "Hey, come on, Burns! You know you can trust me." *smiles*

Burns: "..." *shrugs* "Go ahead. Maybe if I'm lucky she'll keep you in line. Or kill you. Has to be better than leaving her here in the Nether to go as crazy as you did."

seven: D8<

Joker: >w# "Yay!" *carries her by her foot, upside down* "Onto Haijima, Strongman!"

Benimaru: "...This lowers the bar on parenting..." *follows*

seven: *flailing and screeching*

izzy: yeah....haijima........

-elsewhere-

man: hmmm, any reports on the dolls?

Scientist 2: "Yeah--my samples suck."

blonde man: quite unfortunate.

scientist 3: go stuff it, godfrey.

godfrey: .....and how about you?

Scientist 2: "You got an S-class--I'm so jealous. Swap with me!"

godfrey: indeed. and how about _you_. that boy...

Scientist 4: "Rekka's boy? He's coming along just perfectly."

-morning-

scarlet: ......

Joker: *whistling as he climbs in through the window*

seven:.....

scarlet:....what. did you do.

Joker: "Say 'hi' to Mommy, Nana!"

scarlet: *grabs joker by the neck* WHAT. DID. YOU. DO?

Joker: Ow# "...It was either this, or she'd stay underground as a child soldier."

scarlet:......

seven: .........

Joker: ^w#; "Can I keep her?"

seven:.........*punches joker in the nuts*

scarlet:...huh. i think she might grow on me.

seven: let me go back.

Joker: QW# "..." *collapses* *higher pitch* "I-I promised not to send you back to that...I lived there, and look how I turned out..."

seven:.....

Joker: "Red, back me up on this--tell Nana how good we have it here!"

scarlet: -_-; well, it's better than nothing i guess.

Joker: "The standard by which I live my life!"

seven:.....

scarlet:...*sniffs* ugh, you both smell terrible.

Joker: "You can give Nana her bath."

seven: ?!?!

scarlet: come on-

seven: noooo!

scarlet: ...*picks her up*

seven: *screeching and flailing*

Joker: "I'll just nap here..." *stays collapsed on the floor*

ivy: ahhhh-CHOO!

Joker: "??? Sick?"

ivy: were you smoking those fucking drugs again??!

Joker: ^w# "Daddy had to calm someone down--I promise, I'll quit tomorrow~"

ivy: you know those trigger my allergi-*ACHOO*............wait, 'daddy'. WHAT THE FUCK?!?!

Joker: "I'm just getting into the parental mindset. Nana will need her own bed. Want to share a bunkbed with her?"

scarlet: *getting the water running* come on...

seven: *SCREAMING* NO! NOOO!!! DX<

ivy:....who the FUCK is nana!?

Joker: "That loud hot-blooded screaming child is Nana. Isn't she delightful?"

ivy:......................................

Joker: ^w^;

-elsewhere-

Benimaru: *hiding in the shadows on his way to his home*

kirei: *asleep*

Benimaru: "..." *carefully enters*

kirei: zzzz

Benimaru: "..." *just looks at her* "..."

-she seems peaceful-

Benimaru: "..." *lies next to her*

kirei: mnn....

Benimaru: *hugs her*

kirei: *yawn*

Benimaru: "..."

kirei: *opening her eyes* good morning...

Benimaru: *smiles* "Good morning..." *kiss*

kirei: ^////^

Benimaru: "How are you?"

kirei: doing well. you?

Benimaru: "...Some difficulty sleeping."

kirei: mm...

Benimaru: *yawns* "Let me make us some breakfast..."

kirei: *nods*

Benimaru: *gets up, goes to the kitchen, filling the kettle with water

*knock knock*

Benimaru: "???" *slides open the door--* "..."

Konro: *eyes wide open, staring* "..."

benimaru: ah, konro. what bri-

Konro: "WHERE. WERE. YOU?"

benimaru: ... i wasnt drinking or anything like that.

Konro: "..." *pushes the door open, revealing...priests from the Church*

benimaru:...oh...

Priest 1: *bandaged* "That's the guy who punched me!"

Priest 2: *face wrapped like a mummy* "He slammed me into the side of the Church!"

Priest 3: *looking a little scuffed up* "I lost the nail on my pinky toe!"

benimaru: .....

Konro: "...Well?! Say something! Say you didn't do it!"

benimaru: i didnt have anything to do with this.

Priest 2: "YOU HERETIC LIAR! Then where were you?!"

???: "We can tell you where he was."

benimaru: ??

*It's Tsukiyo and Fang-Hua*

fang-hua: ...

Benimaru: ._.;

Tsukiyo: "Yes, we can tell you where he was! Beni-Hottie was in my bed--"

-CHOP-

Tsukiyo: T3T

fang-hua: ^^; he was helping mr owada with making dinner.

Tsukiyo: "Yeah, sure, go ask him--he'll back it up..."

Konro: "He is an older gentleman, so perhaps check when he wakes up later this morning--"

Priest 3: *screams, pulling his hair* "How are we to believe this nonsense?! They could all be lying! He can't have been in two places at the same time--"

???: *ahem* "What did I tell you three about coming here?"

fang-hua: c-commander burns!

dia:...

Priest 2: "?! S-Sir! Why are you here?"

Burns: *holds up a file* "Finally looked over fingerprints left on your clothes. They don't match Commander Shinmon. It's as I told you when I found you all unconscious: when I caught up to the suspect, I discovered he was actual one of those imitators who came through Asakusa a while ago. Obviously they got enough of a view up-close to the Commander to perfectly imitate him."

benimaru: ....

dia: indeed.

Priest 1: "Oh, you have to be kidding--"

Burns: "You doubt me?" *intense stare*

Priests 1, 2, and 3: O_O; "..." *shake heads 'no'*

dia: that's what we thought.

Burns: "Dia, bring them home. I have to check with the Commander on coordinated training exercises."

dia: yes sir. come along you three.

Priests: T_T "Yes, captain..." *follow Dia*

Burns: "..." *stares at Konro, Benimaru, Tsukiyo, and Fang-Hua*

fang-hua: um....

benimaru:....thanks.

Tsukiyo: ._.;

Burns: "..." *nods* "You're welcome. Be less sloppy next time."

fang-hua: ??

Konro: "...Do you have time for tea?"

Burns: "No, I have to return to the church." *nods to them* "Keep your commander in check." *turns*

fang-hua:.....

Benimaru: "..." *looks at the others* "...Well, that was completely unexpected and I have no idea what he was talking about--"

Konro: *staring wide-eyed* "Are you kidding me?"

Benimaru: "..." *looks at the others* "...Well, that was completely unexpected and I have no idea what he was talking about--"

Konro: *staring wide-eyed* "Are you kidding me?"

Tsukiyo: "We were worried sick!"

fang-hua: oh jeez, what would kirei think?

Benimaru: "...None of you have any idea..."

Konro: "...Young Master..."

Benimaru: "?"

*SLAM*

fang-hua: !!!!!!!!

*Konro's fist collides with Benimaru's face*

Tsukiyo: "?!"

Benimaru: *has not moved...absorbing the blow* "..."

Konro: *shaking* "...When are you going to grow up..."

Benimaru: "...If you heard what I found--"

Konro: "You kept us all in the dark! You told us nothing! You left with some maniac and his thugs! Is this how little you trust--"

Benimaru: "I WANTED NO ONE ELSE TO GET HURT!"

kirei: beni? what's going on?

Benimaru: "..." *enters the house* "...Get inside. All of you. You too, Kabuki."

kabuki: *pokes head out* nyoron .w.;

Tsukiyo: "Oh, hey, Kabuki!" *waves*

Konro: "..." *sighs, follows inside*

-elsewhere-

Yukio: *eating breakfast, thumbing through his tablet*

stocking: jeez, the blizzard's really getting bad....so weird....

Yukio: "Hmm..." *a file with Shura's photo is on the tablet*

manager: how was your sleep?

stocking: GAH! oh jeez...

Yukio: "..." *looks up* "It was fine. Thank you. And the food is excellent--thanks."

manager: you're welcome.

gilda: *nudging rin awake*

Rin: *groans* "No, Madoka--you need to add cinnamon to the muffins..." *turns over*

stocking: *sweatdrop*

Yukio: "...Rin."

Rin: *yawns, sits up* =_= "...Oh, hey. What's up, gang?"

stocking: morning.

Rin: *stretches* *sniffs* "Smells good..." *nom* "What're we doing today?"

Yukio: *to the manager* "Pardon. I wanted to ask again about that woman who came by?"

manager: ah, yes.

Yukio: "Could you tell me more where she was heading?"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "I'll be back at 1--just checking the house with the real estate agent."

sonia: ok.

Chuuya: *pats her head* "You're going to keep an eye on your sister?"

sonia: *she nods*

miyuri: *doodling butterflies, which come to life and flutter around* ^^

Chuuya: "...Keep her from drawing big or violent animals*

Mito: *paws at one*

sonia: noted.

Chuuya: *looks around* "Thanks for babysitting*

higuchi: any time.

Gin: *nudges Q* "Go play."

Q: ok! ^^

Chuuya: ^^; "How's your move going?"

higuchi: pretty busy.

Gin: "Having to buy some new furniture and sheets."

-elsewhere-

Kanin: *hands Amelia her lunchbag* "Here you go!"

amelia: thank you.

Kanin: ^^ "How's your mentor-mentee training going?"

amelia: ok, i think.

Kanin: "Is your weapon working out well?"

amelia: *nods*

Kanin: "That's good--they always seem kind of quiet--" *TRIPS*

amelia: ah!

*He tripped over...a sleeping Kazue*

Kanin: @_@ "Wh-When did they get there..."

-elsewhere-

Spirit: "..."

izumi:...um....hey sis...h-happy birthday....

Spirit: *sets down a wrapped box*

izumi:....i really wish i could have met you.

Spirit: *closes his eyes, kneeling...wipes his eyes*

*footsteps*

sachiko:.....

izumi: ??

Damon: *hiding behind Soul's legs*

becky: ....

Spirit: "...Hello, Soul."

Soul: "..." *nods*

izumi:....*small wave*

Soul: *small wave back...he's holding flowers*

becky:....hi mom.

Damon: "..." *sniffles*

Soul: *gulps, sets down the flowers, hugs Damon*

izumi:......

Spirit: "..." *leans down, pats Soul's back*

-elsewhere-

Saria: "Morning, Dad."

saria's dad: morning, bugbear. *forehead kiss* dad's makin waffles~

saria's father: ^^

Saria: "Yay! Smells great!"

-elsewhere-

fuyumi: *doing laundry*

???: "Need any help?"

fuyumi: sure sho-...!!! natsuo!

Natsuo: *waves* "What's up?"

fuyumi: *hugs* it's so good to see you! how's uni?

Natsuo: "Alright..." ^^; "...I kinda brought laundry to do, too."

fuyumi: ^^ glad to hear. im sure shouto will be surprised when he gets home today.

Natsuo: "Oh, he's around? Where is he?"

fuyumi: he's at school right now. but he'll be home this afternoon.

Natsuo: "Ah..." *rubs his arm* "...How's he doing?"

fuyumi: ...he's doing better, i think.

Natsuo: "..." *nods* "...Um, I'll bring my laundry in when you're done. Want me to make something? Tea?"

fuyumi: sure thing.

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: -_- "Too hot out..."

Todoroki: "Feels cool enough."

Bakugo: >_<#

tsuyu: *casually swimming in the canal*

jirou: *stiffling* the sun is mocking us.

Tokoyami: =~= "There is no joy here."

Dark Shadow: *whimpering*

momo: maybe try to wear something other than black?

jirou: no, we live by aesthetic, even if we have to suffer for it.

Tokoyami: *fist bump*

kaminari: *sniff* so brave.

mina: TT_TT you two are martyrs of our time.

jirou: thanks babe.

Eijiro: "See, this is why I go shirtless for my super-suit...except in winter, because that would be impractical and lead to frostbite."

momo:...*writing down notes*

Iida: "Hmm...Perhaps sports drinks...Hm? Momo?"

momo: !!! i was just, um...writing poetry! OwO;;;

Iida: "...Oh!" *taps his fist into his open palm* "Creative writing can help change one's focus from the heat around them! Excellent idea! Let's try haikus--"

Bakugo: "Oh, that's just stupid! Why not write short stories, too?! So fucking dumb..."

Eijiro: "..." *counting*

Todoroki: "You're one syllable short on the third line--"

Bakugo: *GLARE*

momo: yeah...ahaha... .///.; (STUPID ME! HOW DID I NOT ACCOUNT FOR COLD WEATHER?! but how do i keep warm and still have access to my quirk? GRAAAH HOW FRUSTRATIIIING! >~< !! midnight! maybe she has a winter uniform! i could ask her!)

Iida: "We're not going to handle this heat well at this rate in our training...Perhaps we need to seek an alternate location to assist us."

ochako: how about the water park?

Eijiro: "Kinda pricy--and probably packed with people."

Todoroki: "We could pick a non-busy day."

mezou: we could check out the aquarium.

Iida: "It's air-conditioned, and seeing aquatic life may be cooling..."

ochako: yeah! maybe we'll see gang orca!

jirou: but the ushimitsudoki aquarium is in a different town...

Todoroki: "...Well, that's disappointing."

ochako: we could still go to death city's aquarium.

tsuyu: *nods*

Iida: "Then let's schedule it! Bakugo, when are you avail--"

Bakugo: "Go to Hell."

Iida: "...Momo, when are you available?"

momo: r-ru-ri-right now? OwO;;

Eijiro: "I'm up for it!"

Todoroki: "Sounds good."

ochako: heck yeah! i'll dial up the others to see if they're game.

Tokoyami: =_= "Yay..."

mineta: *duct taped to a pole* hey, you guys are gonna come back for me right?....RIGHT?! GUYS?!

Iida: "..." *walking away faster*

mineta: D8> GUYS COME OOON!

-elsewhere-

Twice: *sitting in a smoking jacket, sipping tea...that falls down his face because he won't lift his mask*

fang: *nomming on blocks*

himiko: *giggle* ^^

Dabi: *scanning the painting with UV light* "Hmm..." *draws a path on a separate sheet of paper*

Twice: "That kiddo sure seems pleased. IT'S MAKING ME JEALOUS HOW HAPPY THAT BABY IS."

fang: dada. ^o^

Dabi: "..." *keeps staring at his paper*

kurome: whatcha doin?

Dabi: "Finding what's hidden in this painting for the next search...The painter was someone with a talented Quirk for cryptography."

kurome: creep-to-graffy? what does that mean?

Twice: " 'Cryptography.' Noun. From the Greek for 'hidden writing.' ...I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT MEANS!"

Dabi: -_-# "It means hiding messages..."

kurome: oooooh. why's it hidden?

Dabi: "That's what the boss wants to find out...Kirby had access to a lot of hidden info, plus served as a secret keeper for the weaknesses of multiple Heroes."

kurome: ooooooh.

Mustard: "And yet it's taking you so long to find the answer. What's wrong--not smart enough?"

Dabi: -_-#

banshee: hmm...perhaps it's a riddle?

Dabi: "We'll know as soon as the de-coding finishes..." *types something into the computer* "Any of you good at riddles?"

banshee: i suppose. just thinking outside the box i guess.

*The computer 'BINGS'*

Twice: "*GASP* The machine that goes 'bing'!" *looks at the screen* "...I don't get it."

banshee: *sweatdrop*

*The computer now shows nine dots, arranged 3 by 3*

Message: "Connect all dots with no more than 4 straight lines to reveal the next message."

Mustard: "..."

Twice: "..."

Dabi: "..." *rips up his sheet of paper*

*The painting under UV light shows 9 larger dots glowing on it...*

Twice: *growls* "I don't know who this Kirby fool is, but I want to break every bone in their body!"

Dabi: "They're already dead."

Twice: "THEN I'LL FOLD THEIR CORPSE IN HALF TO MAKE IT EASIER TO BREAK EVERY BONE IN THEIR BODY."

Mustard: "THEY'RE DEAD."

Twice: "I'LL SNAP YOU IN HALF, STRING-BEAN!" *strangles Mustard*

banshee: hmm. *connecting the lines to form an arrow, with two points ending outside of the dots*

Twice: "Hey, wait! That painting is priceless! WE WON'T BE ABLE TO RETURN IT WITHOUT A RECEIPT!"

Mustard: X_X

*It looks like something is showing up when the painting is folded...*

himiko: oooooh!

Twice: "Numbers?"

Mustard: X_X "Coordinates..."

himiko: sweet!......to where?

Dabi: *types* "Looks to be...New York."

himiko: ooooh!

Twice: "Great! Let's take in some off-Broadway! WILLIAMSBURG HAS GOTTEN TOO BOUGIE!"

tomura: and new york is home to one of the biggest hero schools on the east coast; Silverwings Academy.

Dabi: "Hmm...Something you have in mind?"

tomura: this is where the coordinates lead.

Dabi: "Ah..." *checks the map* "On Yancy Street."

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "It's lovely..."

carly: ^^ the main floor has the den, the kitchen, dining room, sunroom, back room and the first bathroom. upstairs is the two bedrooms, two spare rooms, and the second bathroom. there's also an attic and a basement.

Chuuya: "Could I see the backyard?"

carly: it's right this way.

Chuuya: *follows, looking at the walls* "Lots of room..."

-elsewhere-

Wes: *cooking*

liz: smells delicious.

Wes: "Thanks...I hope the kids like it." *sighs*

-elsewhere-

shura: jeez, what's with all the damn snow up here anyway...

*it sounds like something is shifting through the snow alongside her*

shura: *glances*...tch- some homecoming _this_ is, hachirou.

*a snake pokes out through the snow*

Snake: *hisses* "You've taken too long to return..."

shura: yeah yeah, i know. and what's with all the snow in the middle of may?

Snake: "I'm afraid my associate..."

shura: ??

*wind blows in Shura's face, more snow landing on her*

shura: ?!?!

*a figure emerges from the snow-covered trees*

shura: *draws sword*

*it's a woman, cloaked in white...another snake slithers onto her shoulder*

shura: so a yuki onna, huh? i thought they'd all be in hibernation by now...

Yuki Onna: *grumbles* "Can't sleep..."

shura: well this sure is strange.

Snake: "I was so impatient waiting for you that some company was appreciated..."

shura: =3= well _that's_ rude.

Yuki Onna: *grumbles* "Damn them...Lucifer..."

shura: ??!!

Snake: "The Illuminati have been encroaching on my land...If you were here, this would not be happening...Those interlopers are upsetting everything."

shura: -_-# oh sure, put all the blame on me.

Snake: "You were off gallivanting with the humans...and their weaponry. What have you learned?"

shura:....bazookas are heavier than they look. 737 also the recoil on those things is crazy.

Snake: "Hmmm...Helpful information. How many weapons are you now proficient with?"

-elsewhere-

Rin: *sneezes* =_=

stocking: find out anything helpful?

Yukio: "This is where Father located Shura before..." *tapping a temple on the map*

stocking: that's great!

Rin: *sniff* "So, we're heading there?" *grabbing a blanket*

stocking: yep. better get bundled up.

Rin: *grabs a sweater and a jacket and a scarf--*

Yukio: *checks his bullets*

-elsewhere-

Joker: "How you like the dress, Nana?"

nana: -_-####

Viktor: ._.; "...Is there anything else I need to pick up for you all?"

-elsewhere-

Benimaru: "..." *kneels down* "I ask for your forgiveness."

Tsukiyo: ._.;

Konro: "..."

fang-hua: ....this is....a lot to take in....

kirei: benimaru.....

Benimaru: "I did what I thought was best, to remove the rest of you from this, in case of culpability..."

kirei:.....*hugs*

Benimaru: "..." *holds onto her*

kirei: if you ever go on one of these excursions again, please at least tell me first.

Benimaru: "I will."

Tsukiyo: Q_Q

-elsewhere-

#death city days

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niquixarts · 7 years ago

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Hours later.

“BEEEEEEEEEECCK, ALL IVE SEEN IS JUST SAND AND ROCKS!!! WHEN ARE WE GONNA SEE THIS STUPID BROKEN DOWN CITY??” Asa groans as she crosses her arms.

“Patience, darlin. Cities don’t just appear outa nowhere.” Beck said calmly, Though asa still dragged herself along the sands.

“BUT WHYYYYYYYYY” She says rather loudly....Beck halting her suddenly, as her ears perk. Asa raises a brow, “Whats wro- *sniff sniff*”

...

“....Whoever the hell is there, show yaself.” Beck hisses, as suddenly a small scraggy comes out.

“How about you show yourself!!” He hisses, hes only about 1 foot tall. “What are you doing in our territory?? What do you want?? SHOO!! GO AWAY!” He makes an angry face, Asa sort of snorting.

“Kid calm down, mind if we speak to your leader?” She smiles as she puts her hand near the scraggy, the scraggy biting her hand, “OW FUCK” She shakes it, the scraggy smiling, “HAH! As if i would! You just wanna take over our gang! But i wont let you, Ill protect them from you big poofy dorks-” suddenly one can hear stomping, “TIM NO, BAD!!”

A scrafty picks up the scraggy sweating a bit, “Thats a victory road member dont harm em!!! YOU WANT TO START ANOTHER DAMN WAR??” The scraggy puffs out his cheeks

“but they started it!!” Tim flicks his tail

“DID NOT YA LIL SCRAP HEAD” Asa hisses, as she rubs her bitten hand.

“Im sorry youll have to excuse this little doofus, he only hatched a few months ago and we didnt really teach him about, well, who not to attack and who to attack. Name is jo by the way.”

Asa sighs, “Thats alright....Mind if we speak to your leader jo?” She wipes the blood on her side.

“That would be me, camon, lets get out of the open, night time is a god damn ambush heaven.” He holds the scraggy in his hood, as the group walks, tim and asa glaring at eachother.

Jo sits in his den, tim sitting by him. “So, what do i owe the pleasure?” He chuckles as he crisscrosses his legs.

Beck sits in front of him, her bending down due to the roof being a bit too short. “Have you ever herd of a place called Rowopero Kupebaro. Do you know of it?”

Tim and jo look at eachother, “Uhh...No, what is that exactly?”

Tim huffs, “SOUNDS STUPID-ACK” Jo punches his head.

Beck chuckles, “Its supposed to be a dead ruin, ol City was supposed to show up round this time? Ya know?”

“...Wait, i do remember some talk of something like that popping up on the opposite side of here, though..” he crosses his arms, “Mons have been going missing, on that side, for about a week now. Dunno whats causing it but there has been some chatter on some thinking they saw a run down looking place...You may find it over there, but, if you do go try n be carefull.”

“Seriously some weird shit has been going on over there.”

Asa and beck nod, “Looks like we found a lead beck!” Asa smiles as suddenly she stands, banging her head on the roof, “GRK” She rubs her head as she waves, “damnshortroofs, but thanks bro!” Her and beck both trail outside, moving past the territory, and to the sands once more.

...

As soon as they make it to the far side of the dessert.

....something isnt right.

#plot #oooo spoopy #asa #beck #jo #tim #scrafty #scraggy #scpunny #gengavoir

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t4nnor · 6 years ago

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4/3

i cant do it. i cant seem to hate g1. i love them too much. i just cant do it anymore. i miss talking to them so much.

band we had sub and i just played Seinfeld theme. and we had actual work ro do but i just sat there. then math whatever happened. english i just read the whole class pretty much. last chapter of book. it was a good ending. yeah and grk and L both were rubbing their feet against mine. then math and i sat with matt and ray. yeah and i was very tired. then lunch leadership again. and i thought about telling & that i still had feelings for g1 but i didnt. and then club day so we went to chess. it was great and rbn was there even tho they were runner but they were just there for some reason. then science day. and we just movie all class. it was good. then kip gave me a dr pepper and we said it was rbns pepsi so i said to them i had their pepsi. yeah then as we were going to bus the bus was way further back than it should be normally. and they wouldnt let us on so we just sat and waited. then they came over and i said you suck to the bus driver. but the door was closed so they didnt hear. but then as we were on the bus the sub went im gonna need someone up here because i dont know anyones stop. and i went so i was right they do suck. then now im home and the 54 lady came and said frank found our cats collar so that was epic. so yeah im still in love with g1.

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elliotthezubat · 7 years ago

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Death City Days Chapter 79

more of the Germany arc, yay!

[[cont from part 78]]

Kunikida: "??? Why are you shivering?" atsushi: *ACHOO*... *sniff* Kunikida: "..." *hands a tissue* "Bring some." atsushi: t-thanks... Tanizaki: "Not the worst seats..." naomi: im so excited! Dazai: "...So, are there lasers?" naomi: -_-; no. it's ballet. Dazai: "Revealing outfits?" -PUNCH- Dazai: *collapsed* Kyoka: -_-; -in the changing room- girl: *humming as she's getting ready* Director: *from outside* "5 minutes." girl: <ok~> *Phone rings with a text* girl: ~?? *checks it* text: [knock 'em dead] girl: ... *smirks* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *checking his watch* "Why haven't they started?" -the show is starting now- Kunikida: *sits up* Dazai: *has opera glasses on* atsushi: .... *Light music plays...before the orchestra really makes itself heard* girl: *dancing along gracefully* Kunikida: *follows the movements." Kyoka: *shiny eyes* Dazai: OwO girl: UuU ~ Tanizaki: ._.; *whispers* "??? Um...I thought there'd be more dancers?" guy: what are you talking about? there's plenty of people up there. Kunikida: "!!!" *bolts upright* atsushi: kunikida? etta: fufufu~ come and join the fun, mr agency man~ Kunikida: "..." *puts his hands up on his head--like a ballerina* O____o Audience member: "Hey! Down in front!" -organ music is faintly heard- atsushi: ??? *runs to investigate* etta: why not come up on stage, mr agency man~? Dazai: "..." *pulls out popcorn, munches* Tanizaki: *double take* "?!!!" naomi:...something's wrong here... kunikida's acting weird. Kunikida: "I will not--!" *starts spinning on one leg down the aisle* ._____.;;;;; etta: hehe~ Kyoka: "..." *looks around* "Did they gas this building?" etta: why not come up on stage? *pulls her hand back* Kunikida: *as Etta pulls her hand back, Kunikida does a ballet leap onto the stage, landing perfectly on one foot* O-O;;; "...What the hell are you doing to me?" etta: just having some fun before eliminating you, mr agency man~<3 Kunikida: "!!!" ("And I can't reach my book...Damn it!") *gets down on one knee, hand out as if to lift her up* .___.; Dazai: =w= "This...is culture at its highest." -lift- etta: watch where you put your hands now~ Kunikida: .\\\\\\. *screaming internally as he spins before getting on one knee, holding her up in the air* Kyoka: *has a gas mask on* "I think we need to intervene now." naomi: its likely an ability. dazai! Dazai: "D'aw..." *hands the popcorn to Naomi* "Fine. I just hope someone is filming this..." *stands up, stretches* "Just point me to the stairs..." -outside- atsushi: *listening, looking around* Stein: *blows a bubble from gum* "...???" soul: yeah, bubblegum does that....huh, that nakajima kid really needs to go to the bathroom it seems... Stein: *pulls back in the gum* "Yo. Atsushi." atsushi: cant talk right now sir, business calls. *notices a door* there! *goes in* Stein: "...That was no bathroom." *starts walking back into the theater* soul: *follows* etta: hehehehe~ dance my little puppets~! Stein: "...What." Kunikida: *doing kick-steps* "Make. This. STOP!" soul: come on doc! Stein: *runs up towards the stage* soul: *scythe mode* Dazai: TwT "Not what I had in mind..." *tries to reach for Etta* "Just touch her..." -YOINK- *Dazai is still stuck dancing even as he reaches for her* etta: oh my, how rude and lewd of you! Dazai: QwQ "If I touch you, I can stop this sugar plum nightmare!!!" etta: awww, but we're having so much fuuuun~<3 *wink* Dazai: TwT "My legs are going to kill me in the morning..." *light bulb* "THEN I MUST KEEP DANCING!" Kunikida: "NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR YOUR FANTASIES!!!" *leaps* etta: hehehe, AHAHAHAHAHA!! <3 -SLASH- etta: !!!! soul: yo, whats up? Dazai: *catches Kunikida* owo etta: HOW DARE YOU! D8< Kunikida: -_-; "Hello. Could you please turn off her ability?" Stein: "We'll do so, once we identify how..." atsushi: .... *on the balcony, waving for tanizaki to follow him* Tanizaki: *running* naomi:... -n-; -upstairs- Tanizaki: *gets up the stairs* atsushi: *listening....its not too far now* Tanizaki: ("What even is that music...") atsushi: *kicks down the door* -there is a man there playing....the same man who gave tanizaki the tickets- Tanizaki: *pants, doubled over...looks up* "?! You!" man: hmm? oh, a pleasure to see you again, monsieur. Tanizaki: "You're that creepy French guy who was kissing a body pillow-thing!" man: FIEND! HOW DARE YOU! *pats the dolls face* shhh, <its alright my love, he did not mean it.> *smooch* atsushi: .____.; Tanizaki: "I meant every last word of it, you liar! This was obviously a trap--and you will release Kunikida now! ...And Dazai." man: well now lad, now you have invoked my ire. *pulls out a rapier* have at you! Tanizaki: D: "H-Hey! I don't have a weapon!" atsushi: look for one then! D8> Tanizaki: *looks around--picks up...a broom* Q_Q;;; leroux: *attacking* Tanizaki: *just a bit closer and--* *smirks* leroux: en guarde! *Something shimmers* leroux: oh? *The illusion of Tanizaki fades--as a tiger appears in front of Leroux* leroux: !!! Atsushi: *swings a claw at Leroux's head* leroux: *dodge* at least wait until the 1st act is over! we do have a full house tonight! Atsushi: *leaps in tiger form, reverting to human form with one tiger fist* "Then intermission comes early!" leroux: !!!! *STAB IN THE ARM* Atsushi: *growls...showing fangs* leroux: owo; Atsushi: *opens his mouth wide--and bites off the doll's head* leroux: D8> *SCREEEEEEAMS* *CLICK behind Leroux* leroux: !!!! *turns back* *Tanizaki appears out of the background, a gun pointed at Leroux's forehead* Tanizaki: "Oh, gee--I _did_ have a weapon." leroux: *shaking* SPIT HER HEAD OUT AT ONCE! Atsushi: *does so--right into Leroux's head* leroux: *cradling the head* its ok, christine, i'll fix you right up. Atsushi: *wipes his tongue* Q~Q "It tasted like hairballs and perfume..." Tanizaki: *sympathetic pat* leroux: you agency bastards are merciless. but you wont kill us. we wont allow it! Tanizaki: "Not the intention. We're just minding our business..." leroux: the first act is just about finished... etta: HEHEHEHEHE~ Atsushi: "!!! Oh no..." *looks out the window* Kyoka: "Maybe this..." *tugs on a rope* naomi: *takes a knife from one of her garters and starts cutting it* Kunikida and Dazai: *arms locked, doing the can can kick* Kunikida: "CEASE THIS INSANITY!" Dazai: QwQ etta: but this is fun, right? *dodging soul and stein's attacks* Stein: *swings again, just slicing at the floor* "Nimble, isn't she?" soul: no kidding. etta: why thank you, years of practice~ Stein: *smirks, as he swings again at her* "Makes two of us..." etta: *releasing kunikida, grabbing onto stein* Stein: "!!!" -SLAM INTO THE WALL- soul: DOC! Kunikida: *collapses* "UMPH!" Kyoka: *looks at the floor...* "!!! Naomi, aim the sandbag there..." *there are three slices on the floor around Etta's feet...* naomi: *slice* etta: .... !!!! *jumps back* Dazai: "?!!!" *The sandbag falls--and crashes into the stage, making it hard to stand upright as it caves in* etta: oof!- Dazai: *as they stumble* "Time to nullify!" *puts out his hand* -BOOOOM- -squish- etta:.... ._____. Dazai: .w.;;; -one hand fulla booby- Kyoka: "..." Kunikida: "..." naomi: ..... soul:.....oh god dammit. etta:..... *SLAP* KYA! YOU DIRTY DIRTY BOY! >3< *Kyoka, Naomi, and Kunikida proceed to kick Dazai in the face, while Soul handcuffs Etta* Dazai: "..." =w= "Could you hit me again~?" naomi: *drags him away* we apologize ma'am, you dont deserve this. Dazai: *blows a kiss* etta:... hmph! >n< Stein: *walks over* "Hmm...Can't give much of a performance without a stage..." atsushi: i think it's all good. also, dazai when we get back to the hotel, i want you to take a long cold shower and reevaluate your life. Dazai: -3- etta: uncuff me at once! im not doing anything wrong! if anything _they're_ the bad guys here! Tanizaki: *dragging Leroux downstairs* "Who are you working for?!" leroux: we have no reason to explain anything to you- Tanizaki: *grabs Leroux by the neck* leroux: grk- >-Q Tanizaki: "I could have my tiger friend be a bit more 'persuasive'..." leroux: ._.;;; Stein: "..." *looks at Etta* "You going to let your friend get sliced up, or you going to spill?" etta: YOU JERKS! LEAVE HIM ALONE WE ARENT DOING ANYTHING TO HURT ANYONE! Kunikida: "You know damn well what you did! You--" ???: "I'll handle it from here." atsushi: ??? soul: oh, its you again. girl: ....... ???: *smiles* "I suppose we need more formal introductions..." *shows his wallet* "I'm Theodore Hughes, UK ambassador to Germany." Kyoka: *studying the girl* "..." girl: ........*shuffling her feet* *small glance at kyouka* Kyoka: "..." *small wave* girl:....*small nod* Ted: "I will be taking these two into custody--" Kunikida + Stein: "Now hold on a second--" soul: now hold on- naomi: they tried to hurt my brother and our friends! Ted: *taps his wallet* "As ambassador, my associates have diplomatic immunity under my protection. And the witnesses today only saw the ultimate damage _you_ inflicted on one of Germany's shining luminaries of dance and her musical associate." leroux: but they didnt see anyth- Ted: *smiles at Leroux...with a murderous glint in his eyes* leroux: OwO;;; *holding his doll close* <please have mercy> Ted: "My dear Leroux...lower the facade. Let the audience see these interlopers attacking our dear Etta..." leroux: but, i cant disappoint the audience, they paid so much to attend tonight's performance. as a former actor of the stage myself, it would go against my code of morals to- Stein: "Enough." *waves to the others* "We'll drop this...for now..." *marches up to Hughes* Ted: *smiles sweetly* girl: ...... Stein: "..." *sneers* "I'm from Death City. I know something about immunity...and yours isn't worth the flimsy paper it's printed on. And when this is over..." *mad grin* "I look forward to cutting that smile off your face." Ted: *eyes widen slightly, even as he maintains his composure* Stein: "Soul, let's go..." soul:...*gives him the 'im watching you' look* Kyoka: *grabs Atsushi's hand, tugs* girl:.........*looks at the agency members* Ted: *his smile remains* atsushi:.... Kyoka: *nods to the girl* "Atsushi..." atsushi:....um.... hi? miss.. girl: .......*shaking, steps back* Ted: *pats her shoulder* "Come along, now. We have to find a way to cut these handcuffs off our associates..." girl:.....*shaking* one decuffing later- Ted: "So, what did you learn?" etta: *rubs her wrists* <stupid agency jerks, stupid pervy mummy> Ted: "Hmm...That's not very different from the twins' report...Consistent." leroux: *cradling his doll* <it's alright now, you're safe my darling, dont cry...> Ted: "Well, good work all around, especially you, my dear..." *pats Etta's shoulder* etta: hehehe~ well, i am one of the best~<3 *The door slams open* etta: EEEEEP!!! *Kafka stumbles in* *Walter calmly walks over him* Walter: "Yo." ^^ etta: oh, its just the geek patrol. helloooooo franzy~ Kafka: Q_Q "A-Are you okay, Et-Etta?" etta: im just fine. still annoyed by that pervy mummy bastard. Kafka: "..." *slight twitch* "Wh-Wha-What pe-perv..." *shaking--* Ted: *glares at Kafka* Kafka: ._.;;; *calms down...still shivers* etta: oh my~ are you jealous, franzy~? Kafka: "?!!!! N-Never!" *crosses his arms* "I just had planned multiple contingencies, and none of them foresaw s-such an o-outrage. That pervert likely has so-something wrong with him mentally t-to have done something so disgusting and wrong with you..." etta: hehe, you're jealooous~ *pokes his cheek* Kafka: >\\\\\> Walter: *smiles--as he shovels M&M's out of the bowl into his mouth* -elsewhere- Stein: "That was a reckless interference into official DWMA business--" Kunikida: "--you have a lot of never! Stop stepping in on our mission!" atsushi: we are so sorry sir! soul: sorry 'bout that. Stein: "Your mission? What jurisdiction do you have to--" Dazai: "Now, now~ Let's all try to keep calm--" naomi: CALM THE FUCK DOWN AND SHUT THE FUCK UP. soul: O-O;;;;; Stein + Dazai + Kunikida: ._____.;;; atsushi: O-O;;;;;;;; Kyoka: "..." *small smile* Tanizaki: *clears his throat* "Maybe...we can skip the cliche of in-fighting and jump to working together?" ^^; atsushi: seconded. soul: thirded. Stein: "..." *clears his throat* "Why are you here? And be honest this time." -atsushi explains whats going on- soul:.....holy fucking hell. Stein: "Hmmm...Why would those fools in the theater be so interested in pursuing you all..." *looks at Soul* "I think it's apparent that man you met is hiding some perverse interest in the happenings not only of Atsushi's group but also the Port Mafia." soul: possibly. and whatever those guys from the theater are in, as well. Kunikida: "We put our information out there." *looks at Soul* "What is it that you seek all the way from Death City?" soul: we're investigating a series of murders and dead bodies. Tanizaki: "...I think we can pinpoint some suspects." Kyoka: "Including those bratty bedwetting twins." atsushi: and mr doll man. Dazai: *rubs his cheek* "And the dancer." soul: and mr 'ambassador' Kunikida: *sighs* "Need more evidence before local authorities will act--" Stein: "--enough to overcome even diplomacy..." atsushi: so we got another thing on our plate, then. Dazai: "..." *stomach growls* soul: *hands them a phone number* we'll keep in touch. help each other out. atsushi: right. -elsewhere- leo: i had fun tonight. Motojiro: *nods* "A beautiful performance of dance and aural accompaniment..." *looks at her* leo: *smiles* it was wonderful. Motojiro: owo "Th-Then I'm really glad..." leo:....*leans in* Motojiro: OwO "..." =w= *leans* ???: *aHEM* leo: !!! higuchi:...............*her sleeve is ripped, there is blood on her shirt, she has her hair all messed up, and she looks mad* Motojiro: .___.;;; "...Um...What?" higuchi: oh no, dont mind me, im doing fine after you two DITCHED ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY! *grumbling* goats.....crazy people....had to beat a guy up.....hummus...*mutter mutter* Motojiro: "..." ^^;;;; "I'm sure...that blood will clean right out?" higuchi: it will.....its not mine. Motojiro: o______o;;;;; leo: ._.; im sorry we forgot about you, miss higuchi. we'll spend some time together to make up for it. *bows of apology* Motojiro: *nod nod* higuchi: and i had to carjack an asshole. Motojiro: "Oh...But weren't we supposed to be under the radar?" higuchi: *death glare* {higuchi: *thumb out to hitchhike*} {Driver: "?!!!" *drives by--and pulls over*} {higuchi: i need to get back to the city-} {Driver: <You shouldn't stand that close to the road!>} {higuchi: im trying to get back to town! i had a long day and im very tired!} {Driver: "Look, bitch--there are still rules to follow--"} {higuchi: OH I'M A BITCH, HUH? *rips off his license plate and throws it into the grass* GO FETCH!} higuchi: *grumbling* Motojiro: "...Was it a nice car?" -elsewhere- Lucy: *tossing in bed* "..." *reaches for her phone* [u okay?] atsushi: [yeah. long day *tired tiger emoticon*] Lucy: "..." [please rest tonight. okay?] atsushi: [u 2. love you <3 ] Lucy: .\\\\. [luv u 2 xoxo ] atsushi: *smiles* Kyoka: "...How is she?" atsushi: doing pretty good. and katai said he'd look up these guys. Kyoka: "...Atsushi. That girl..." atsushi: ?? Kyoka: "She looked...broken." atsushi: ..... {girl: .....} {Kyoka: *stares as she and the Agency walk off...looks back at the girl*} {Ted: "Didn't you hear me?"} {girl: s...s-sorry sir...} {Kyoka: *worried whine*} {girl:... *she looks back at kyouka, her eyes look lifeless.....like kyouka's had once been long ago...} {Kyoka: "..." *grabs Atsushi's hand*} {atsushi: ?? kyouka? what's wrong?} atsushi: kyouka? kyoukaaaa? *waves hand in her face* Kyoka: *crying* atsushi: !!!! kyouka?! kyouka what's wrong?! Kyoka: "H-He...That man...He's hurting her..." atsushi: ??? Kyoka: "The look on her face...was how I looked when the Mafia...when they..." *covers her face* atsushi:....*brotherly hug* Kyoka: *holds onto him, crying* naomi: whats all the noise-....kyouka? kyouka what's going on? -elsewhere- Yukio: *thumbing through a book* shura: so how's classes for ya? Yukio: "I am guiding the students in exorcising the mysteries..." shura: how's that been so far? Yukio: "Not too clear...The witnesses' reports don't match on one of the mysteries." shura: hmm.....on a side note, we got a call up to the vatican. and urgent meeting regarding todo. Yukio: "!!! Has he been found?" shura: doesnt sound like it. by the way, did you ever go for your check-up? Yukio: "Oh..." *smiles* "Yes. Everything is fine." shura: ... -elsewhere- Anya: "..." *pulls blanket over herself* tsugumi: hey anya? we brought cookies~ Anya: "..." *sits up* "...Which kind?" tsugumi: sugar cookies! Anya: "..." *sniff* "Th-Thanks..." *takes one* "Just...some re-charging energy." tsugumi:...*pap pap* you're gonna be ok. Anya: "..." *wipes her eyes* "It-It's not fun..." tsugumi: i know it hurts, but you'll survive. Anya: "...I just want to throw myself into anything...How could I not see that Ya-...That she was a Rat?" tsugumi: ?? Anya: "...J-Just something she had said." tsugumi: ...*hug* Anya: "..." *cries* -elsewhere- naho: ^u^ Tsubaki: "Fun, right?" Otogiri: "..." lavender: alright, so where to first? Tsubaki: "I haven't seen the latest fashions yet..." ^^ lavender: sounds good. ^^ ayami: thanks again for inviting me with you. *smiles* naho: any time, ayamin. ^^ Otogiri: "..." *nods* Tsubaki: "It'll be good to catch up. Anyone need some new clothes?" himawari: i could use some. ayami: same here. Otogiri: *points* "Let's go to that one. It looks new." *It's a shiny store with various outfits, belts, accessories...* naho: *face to the window* oooooh. Tsubaki: ^^; "Naho, please--the glass may be dirty..." naho: ^^; Otogiri: *walks inside...picks up a t-shirt* "...Mmm. Colorful." naho: ^^ EF: *looking at necklaces* Tsubaki: "Oh, Mai!" *waves* EF: ?? miss tsubaki, good to see you. naho: hey EF! ^^ Tsubaki: "Find anything good?" EF: not sure yet. i've been trying to broaden my horizons, but im not sure if i can afford it. ^^; Tsubaki: *glances at the price tag* o_o;; "...I understand..." lavender: ._.;;; ayami: .-.; Otogiri: "...Well, stealing it is out of the question...We can at least try on pricy clothes and feel glamorous." naho: sounds good. -elsewhere- Black Star: *passes out the popcorn* Sakuya: *nom* belkia: OwO;;;; higan: ... *The TV screams as someone is sliced in half* Black Star: "DUDE!" Shamrock: X~O belkia: YEEEEEK! DX higan: *small chuckle* Sakuya: *eyeroll, grabs a candy bar* "It's not that creepy--" *jump scare in the film* Sakuya: *hiding under the blanket* belkia: *SCREEEEEEAMS and jumps into higan's arms* hold me. higan: ^^; *pap pap* Black Star: "D-Did...Did he just rip out that guy's spine and beat the other guy with it?" belkia: can we just watch kung fu panda instead? Q_Q Sakuya: *raises his hand from under the blanket* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *sweeping* tamaki: *in her cardboard fort, reading* Akitaru: "...Need anything?" tamaki: popcorn please. Akitaru: ^^ "You got it..." *walks to the kitchen* "How 'bout you?" shinra: sounds great! Akitaru: "I can even add some flavoring..." *opens cabinet, pulls out spices--* "Arthur, what did I say?" Arthur: *sitting in the cupboard* "Shh...I'm practicing my camouflage." -elsewhere- Lucy: "..." *hugs a pillow, looks out the window* aya: *knocks* Lucy: "???" *opens* "Oh, Aya. Hello." aya: we brought card games. kenji: *waves* Lucy: *smile* "You want to come in?" aya: *nod* Lucy: "Well, set up at the table--I'll get some drinks." aya: yay! kenji: awesome! -elsewhere- Kid: "Just another moment..." *painting on canvas* stocking: *still posed* Kid: *looks back at Stocking, then at the painting...one more stroke* "Okay..." *sets down the brush* "I have finished." *smiles* stocking: *gets up and looks* wow. it looks incredible! Kid: ^\\\^ "D'aw...I had a great model...Very patient." stocking: *kiss* hehe~ Kid: "Mmm...And a beautiful model, too." stocking: ^////^ Kid: "..." *hug* "I'm so happy..." -morning- higuchi: [hey gin, sorry im not able to b @ ur b-day party TTATT ] Gin: [it's okay. we'll make it up when u get back. ok?] higuchi: [totes ^^ love u <3 ] Gin: [love u 2. you'll owe me something special when u get home] higuchi: ^///^ Motojiro: "So, your girl is good?" higuchi: she sure is ^^ leo: *smiles* katya and pushkin called to make sure i was alright. Motojiro: "That was good of them." ^^ "We're going to keep you safe here..." leo:...*smiles, light shines off her eyes* Motojiro: owo higuchi: .....come on, we got work to do. -elsewhere- atsushi: ....... Kyoka: *pours cereal* "..." *nom* "...so that’s what German cereal is like." naomi: ok, so whats on our agenda today? Kunikida: "I will be paying a visit to a few officials. Dazai--" Dazai: *puts on glasses and a tie* Kunikida: "...You are a wanted criminal and will not be anywhere near me during these visits." atsushi: ^^; Dazai: >_> "I'm not wanted." naomi: *snickers* Tanizaki: "...Well, don't be so mean to yourself." ^^ Dazai: >3< atsushi: ^^; Kyoka: "...Can we walk around town?" atsushi: sure. i'll see if we can find anyone willing to talk about mori. Dazai: "..." *puts on a protective mask* -and so- Tanizaki: "Hmm..." *adjusts radio in his ear* "I'm not hearing anything..." naomi: *looking around* Tanizaki: "...Hey. We still have time today. Anything tourist-y you wanted to do?" *listening to a police feed, opens his German translator on his tablet* naomi: maybe check out some landmarks? Tanizaki: "They'll be populated, so good chance we find one of these suspects, or someone who knows Mori…" naomi: how about the dome? Tanizaki: "It's definitely eye-catching--so, someone might go there..." *smiles* "Okay, let's do it." naomi: ^^ Tanizaki: *points to the subway* "We'll head down..." *turns off radio* -elsewhere- Kyoka: "..." atsushi: *talking to locals* Local: *shakes their head* <Sorry. I thought the doctor had died?> atsushi: <ok, thank you for your time.> *walks to another person <excuse me, does the name 'ougai mori' sound familiar-> Local 2: *awkward cough* o_o;;; atsushi: <have you heard of him?> Local 2: <I-I-I mean, who hasn't?> ^^;;;; atsushi: (guess he has some infamy here...) <do you know where his old office is-> Local 2: <Wh-Why would you want to go to that haunted place?> atsushi: <research.> Local 2: <...I'm sure I could remember the location...> *glances at a restaurant* <For a price.> atsushi:... <what do you want?> Local 2: atsushi: D8< Local 2: "..." *smirks, glances at Kyoka* <Then I guess you and your little friend don't get to learn--> Kyoka: *grabs Local 2's wrist* Local 2: OwO;;;; atsushi: <you were saying?> Local 2: <O-Okay! Just don't let her kill me! You'll need to check under some train tracks...> atsushi: *writing this down* Local 2: <It used to be a nice neighborhood--before it became slums. Follow the RB21 until you get to Potsdam...> -elsewhere- Kunikida: *points at Dazai* "And do not move from this spot." dazai: *devilish smile* you have my word~ Kunikida: "...I could always just handcuff you to the light post..." dazai: OuO; scouts honor? Kunikida: *eyeroll, walks into the consulate* "Like you're a scout..." dazai:.....*whistling* ???: "...What the fuck?" higuchi: ... O-O;;;; Dazai: OwO "..." *waves, speaks in bad German* "Guten tag. Ich hee-bee, um, Jurgen! Jurgen! Ich hay-bee meine unter-wash ver-lake und branch deine!" Motojiro: *understanding his German* "!!! No, you may not!" *holds his pants close* [what dazai said was ‘I have lost my underwear and need to borrow yours’] higuchi: ............what the fuck, why is he here? is this hell? Dazai: *sigh* "Okay, that didn't work...Look, I'm just here on vacation to get away from the grim and dour Death City atmosphere and enjoy these happy German faces!" Bystander: *walks by--spits on Dazai's shoes--keeps walking* Dazai: OwO;;;; Motojiro: "...What do you think? Do we kidnap him?" higuchi: lets just walk away very quickly. leo dont look at him. leo: ?? Dazai: *shiny eyes--and already at Leo's feet* leo: !!! higuchi: D8< Dazai: "I--" *A lemon is shoved into Dazai's mouth* Dazai: *muffled yelling* Motojiro: >_< Dazai: *pulls the lemon out* "...How did you even get these? They confiscated _my_ banana..." Motojiro: "I had to pay a few euros to buy one here--and it was worth every last one! She's spoken for!" leo: *holds kajii’s hand and smiles* ^^; Dazai: "..." *tries to whistle through puckered lips* "When's the wedding?" Motojiro: .\\\\\. leo: o///////////////o higuchi: *COUGHS* WHY. ARE YOU HERE?! Dazai: "I said so earlier--sight-seeing! Just me all by my lonesome--" ???: "Well, no new information there--" Dazai: .w.;;; Kunikida: "..." higuchi:......*points at kunikida and screams* Kunikida: "..." *unfazed* "Well, this is surprising. What are you doing here?" higuchi: WE COULD ASK YOU THE SAME THING!! D8< Kunikida: "We are--" Dazai: "HONEYMOON!" higuchi:.......so what's going on here, kunikida? Kunikida: -_-; "We are looking into criminal activity." Dazai: D:< "Why wouldn't someone believe me?!" Motojiro: "Because your glasses friend can do way better than you?" higuchi: i know dazai's lying because A, its dazai. and B, there's no rings. dazai:… touche Kunikida: "So, I could ask why, as _we_ seek out criminals, _you_ are here." higuchi: important mafia business. Kunikida: "...I'm sure." *looks at the others, nods at Leo* leo: ...*glances away* Kunikida: "..." *looks at Higuchi* "The truce remains in effect overseas. We expect you to honor it." higuchi: noted. Kunikida: *holds his folder close to him* "Come along, Dazai." higuchi:...i have a bad feeling about this. Dazai: "We shopping for rings now~?" Kunikida: "Keep talking like that, and I'll buy you a muzzle--" Dazai: ~<3 -elsewhere- Jakob: *whimper* wilhelm: zzzzz {-the woods are cold and dark-} {Jakob: *shaking*} {wilhelm: *has fallen and injured himself, unconscious*} {Jakob: <...Brother? ...Brother!> *looking around* *struggling to get the word out--* <Help...>} {wilhelm: *he's bleeding from his forehead*} {Jakob: *moves his hand slightly--then pulls back, afraid to move him*} {???: <my my, how odd. two young kids all alone in the woods? what irresponsible parenting...>} {Jakob: <!!! H-Help...?>} {???: <hmmm, if we dont help him, he'll likely die.>} {Jakob: <P-Please...Save him...>} {???:....<tell you what, i'll save you and your brother, on one condition....>} Jakob: "..." *sleep hug* wilhelm:... *yaaawn* Jakob: *sleep talk* <St-Stop...> wilhelm: jakob? you ok? Jakob: *opens his eyes* Q~Q "N-Nightmare..." wilhelm: want me to go ask hans for a snack? Jakob: "..." *nods* -elsewhere- Black Star: "Oh, wow...New dress?" tsubaki: *she nods* it was a lot of fun yesterday. naho: i even got to see my old dorm mates again! ^^ Sakuya: "That's good..." Black Star: "Think it helped Otogiri?" naho: i hope so. lilac:...*small smile* Sakuya: "Doing alright, Lilac?" lilac: y-yeah... Sakuya: "That's good..." *sets out pizza he was baking* naho: alright pizza time! ^u^ Black Star: *grabs a slice* "Looks like your cooking's coming along. Been getting Mahiru lessons?" Sakuya: "J-Just a little bit of advice now and then..." tsubaki: *she smiles* -elsewhere- Rin: *staring up* "...Your dad is really obsessed about putting statues of himself everywhere. I think I saw one in the boys' bathroom..." stocking: .... -_-; izumo: i want to laugh at you, but at the same time i feel sorry for you. stocking: thaaaanks. Rin: "It's not even like when Kid's dad does it..." *looks at another statue--of Mephisto in a toga* "...Seriously, what the H?" stocking: LETSJUSTMOVEONVERYVERYQUICKLYOK?! *They start walking...and the statue's eyes seem to follow them* -elsewhere- Poe: *asleep on top of research books* lana: *giving him a pillow* Poe: =w= lana: *smiles* -elsewhere- Mori: *eating cereal* "...Potsdam?" fukuzawa: familiar to you at all? Mori: "Only vaguely...That's not where I remember living." fukuzawa: where do you remember living then? Mori: "The other side of town...Maybe Father kept some research in Potsdam?" fukuzawa: i'll let them know. ranpo: ...... Mori: "..." *glances at Ranpo* fukuzawa: ranpo? you've barely touched your breakfast. ranpo:....not hungry... fukuzawa:....*concerned* -elsewhere- Hibana: *humming* gabriella:.....*hug* Hibana: "Oh~?" *hug* "What's that for?" gabriella: i love you. and i forgive you, even with all you've done. Hibana: "...Oh..." gabriella: *holding onto her* Hibana: "..." *holds on* "I'm sorry..." gabriella:...*hums* Hibana: "..." *grows quiet, strokes her back* gabriella: its ok, hibana....dont blame yourself for the past. Hibana: "...Ever since that fire...for so long...I wanted to burn everything down..." gabriella: but things are different. you have the 5th brigade now, you have our daughter now, you have me. Hibana: *shakes* "...I-I'm sorry...I'm so angry..." gabriella: its ok. i promise, its ok. Hibana: "..." *holds onto Gabriella* -elsewhere- Alone: "How you holding up, Flowers?" shaula: booooored.....i wonder though, how princess is doing these days? Alone: "The rich fire lady you were crushing on?" shaula: mooore or less~<3 Alone: "Well, when you get out, maybe you can visit her? Hey, whatever happened to those beasties you made? Maybe you could bring them along..." shaula: yeah, that'll be nice. ^^ maybe our special experiment is still around~ -elsewhere- ???: *skulking in an alley...looks like a young girl*....wont......wont forgive.....wont forgive them..... -elsewhere- Gin: *with a birthday party hat put onto her* "..." naoya: ^u^ hirotsu: *blowing into a party horn* Gin: "Thank you." *looks around* "..." naoya: *pap pap* -elsewhere- Katai: "GOT IT!" keek: ?? you do? Katai: "This new information I hacked..." *holds up a print-out* "This suspect...They were the one who got the Agency's grenades!" keek: *examining* *The image shows someone with a bandanna around their face and a hoodie* Katai: "I compared--that person was _not_ in that photo earlier!" keek: darn, cant see their face well. Katai: "I tried facial recognition on the eyes--but it's not enough..." -elsewhere- atsushi: *checking map* Kyoka: "Do you think we can trust these directions?" atsushi: it's our best bet... Kyoka: "Better be ready..." *walks ahead* "That's the spot?" atsushi: i think so? Kyoka: "I see one front door and two windows. Let's check for other exits." atsushi: *examining* Kyoka: *spots a side alley* "..." *walks* atsushi: *follows* Kyoka: "..." *taps on the wall--and reaches a hollow brick* "This one." atsushi: *pulls the brick* *Inside is a very crude, very old device with a transistor...It looks like it's still operating* atsushi: a generator? Kyoka: "Wait...Those are computer circuits...Is this a really old computer?" atsushi: its huge. Kyoka: "...I don't think we can move the whole thing. And I don't even know how we could access what's inside..." atsushi:....*turns-* ACK! *falls onto his butt* Kyoka: "???" *looks* atsushi: um...hello....sir? ^^;;; we werent here to steal anything if thats what you were thinking! ???: "Hey, no worries, buddy." atsushi: ^^; so, um...w-what brings you here, mr...? o-o-or miss, or whatever. OwO;;; ???: "No labels, buddy..." *walks over...looks at the brick* "...Trippy." atsushi: so....a-any idea where exactly this is? ???: "Well, old city files listed it as a doctor's office..." atsushi: ok. *looking around* ???: "But I don't think so, myself. I mean, the dimensions aren't really conducive to medical work, not even in-patient work. Plus, you think someone would come all this way for a physical or something?" atsushi: i guess... *checking files* Kyoka: "...Why are you here?" ???: ^^ "City planning." atsushi: i...see. Kyoka: "Do you have ID?" ???: "...Huh?" atsushi: just making sure. ^^; my sister can be a bit paranoid. Kyoka: "..." *slow turn towards Atsushi* atsushi: ^^;;;;; Kyoka: *deadly serious assassin's face--but blushing and with shiny eyes* atsushi: .w.; ???: "D'aaaaaaaaaaaw--" *snaps a pic with their phone* atsushi: >-o ???: "And, hey, here's my ID..." *it's a company ID--"Walter Benjamin"...with a peace sign and rainbow stickers all over it* atsushi: ....colorful. Walter: ^^ "I wanted to add glitter, but it kept wrecking the card swipe in the office." atsushi: well, to each their own, i guess. Walter: "Yep!" *stands up on a chair, tapping the ceiling* "Hmm...Not structurally sound..." atsushi: *still examining documents* Kyoka: *looks at the bookshelf* "Hmm..." *blows the dust off--revealing a photo frame* "???..." *picks up the photo--* *CLICK* Kyoka: "!!!" atsushi: !!! *A gun pops out of the ceiling--right above Walter's head* Walter: OwO;;;; atsushi: GET DOWN! *The gun swings, ignoring Walter--and aiming at Atsushi and Kyoka* Kyoka: *ducks--* atsushi: *shielding her* *The gun's laser points at the two--a click is heard--* Walter: "Hold up." *Someone is now standing in front of Atsushi and Kyoka* atsushi: ??.... !!! *It's...Walter? But he's transparent...and Walter is still standing under the gun?* Walter: *under the gun, waves* *The laser now moves up, aims at Walter 2's head--and starts firing repeatedly* Walter 2: *stands still--the bullets passing through them* "..." *yawn* atsushi: um... thanks *sneaks away with kyouka* Walter: "No problem!" *picks up a wrench, starts smashing the gun* "Let's get you turned off now..." atsushi: thanks, sir.....hmm? kyouka? Walter: *has finished smashing the gun* "Phew!" *summons back Walter 2* <I'm going to need a nap...> Kyoka: "...I pulled this from the frame..." *holds it up, shaking...* *It's a photo* atsushi: *he examines the photo* *It's a man and a small boy...* atsushi:.....*his eyes widen* Kyoka: *shivering* "M-Mo-Mori..." atsushi: no way....so then the man must be his father.... Walter: *pops up behind them* "..." *presses the DUN DUN DUN app on his phone* atsushi: ._.; -elsewhere- Tanizaki: *looking up at the reflected glass in the dome* "Wooooooow..." naomi: pretty. Tanizaki: "It's like an entire dome of my ability!" *smiles...then glances at Naomi* naomi: *smiles* Tanizaki: "...Can I ask you something?" naomi: what is it? Tanizaki: "Sorry...I just...I know I ask all the time, but does it bother you when I talk about my ability?" naomi: not at all. its part of who you are. Tanizaki: "..." *nods, looks back at the dome* "Sorry." naomi:...*leans on his shoulder* Tanizaki: "..." *holds her hand* naomi:...u///u -elsewhere- Motojiro: "Do we report home? Get someone to surveil the Agency back in the States?" higuchi: i'll ask hirotsu later. Motojiro: *sigh* "This was unexpected...You think they're looking into Mori?" higuchi: im not sure what reason they would have into looking into mori's past. i-it has to be something to do with the murders, that's it. its coincidence! haha! ^^;;; Motojiro: *sigh* "This was unexpected...You think they're looking into Mori?" higuchi: im not sure what reason they would have into looking into mori's past. i-it has to be something to do with the murders, that's it. its coincidence! haha! ^^;;; Motojiro: *nods* "We'll hold watch?" higuchi: yeah....thanks. -elsewhere- Lucy: "Thanks--I needed the distraction." ^^ aya: no problemo. ^^ kenji: *smiles* maybe next time, i'll invite nankichi over too. Lucy: "Oh?" kenji: he's my friend from back home. he works in the city for a publishing company. Lucy: "Neat. Well, bring them next time!" kenji: *smiles* -elsewhere- Sid: *sparring* "Not bad..." izumi: thanks mr barrett! Sid: "But keep an eye on your footing--you're easy to knock over." izumi: *takes stance* Sid: "Plant your front foot a bit firmer into the mat." izumi: like this sir? Sid: "Right, like that. Now, you're going to try to kick me from the side. Ready?" izumi: *nod*.......*KICK* Sid: *catches the kick* izumi: !!! Sid: *pushes her back* izumi: oof! ow. Sid: "Now we work on speed." *offers a hand up* "I want you to practice 100 kicks on that dummy." izumi: yessir! -elsewhere- Anya: *attacking the punching bag in the gym* ao: *timing her* Anya: "Rawr! Rawr! Rawr!" *punches harder and harder* ochako: wow, anya's really going at it. shinra: no kidding. Meme: "She's...going through a bit." Anya: *one last punch--knocking the punching bag back into the wall* tamaki: O-O;;;;; Spirit: *instructing the class* "Okay, Hepburn--hit the showers." Anya: "PUT UP ANOTHER BAG!" clay: anya, take a breather. Anya: "..." *clenches her fists* "I want...another." clay: *grips her shoulders, giving her a serious yet concerned look* Anya: "!!! ..." *looks down* "...Sorry." -elsewhere- inka: *sigh* boooored. Panda: *asleep* Sancho: *on the swing* "Well, you haven't sniffed anything out--not since you wanted to check out the old subway cars." inka: i thought we could find something coo- *sniff* someone's here. ???: *shuffling* wont forgive.....wont fucking forgive them.... Panda: *yawns, opens his eyes* "...???" inka: its just some weird kid. ???: *glares at them* inka: ???!!! w-what the fuck is with her eye?? Panda: *waves* "Hello!" ^^ ???: *snarls and charges at them, with a fiery scorpion tail* Sancho: "OH SHIT!" *leaps off the swing* Panda: *follows after him* inka: woah there, kiddo, we havent done anything to you. is this about your eye? ???: its their fault.....that im like this....they made me like this... inka: oh, so you’re a third gen, but like, an artie. ???: ??? inka: 'artie?' like, arti-ficial? Panda: "Ooooooh!" *pops up out of trash can* "That'll be a good name--we can call them Ficial!" ^w^ Sancho: *crawls out from under dumpster* -_-; ???:.....i have a name. Panda: OwO ???: call me 'Sasori'. Sancho: "...What you think, Inka?" inka:...hmm, i like her. she can hang out with us so its not a total sausage party. sasori: ... -elsewhere- Alone: "??? Why you twitching?" shaula: prison sucks and im bored! Alone: "Too bad we can't get a pardon or somethin'...Want to pester the new prisoners?" shaula: sure. but not mr anemia, he creeps me the fuck out. Alone: "Oh, totally--he's going to get someone killed. Again." *points out at the prison yard* "That one looks like fun." -elsewhere- Stein: [how's the lab?] Aya drevis: tell him I said hey! valentine: [still standing.] [aya says hey] Stein: ["hi" to aya. we're still investigating here. encountering some roadblocks even with leads] valentine: [will do] -elsewhere- Chuuya: "I hope the meal will be good...I'm not used to this recipe..." ^^; sonia: *nom*... >wQ mmm... Chuuya: OwO;;; "...Not that good?" sonia: i-i can eat it! >3< Chuuya: "Y-You don't have to? I could just heat up some mashed potatoes and chicken fingers?" sonia: yes please. Chuuya: ^^;;; *head pat* "Thanks for trying..." sonia: TTuTT Chuuya: *opens up the freezer, takes out some frozen chicken fingers and leftover mashed potatoes* -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Are we all here?" atsushi: here. naomi: here! Tanizaki: "Here." Kyoka: *staring down* "..." Kunikida: "..." *looks at Atsushi* "Where is he?" atsushi:...i dont know, wasnt he with you?....oh no... Kunikida: ._. "..." *facepalm* Tanizaki: "!!!" *starts searching news on his phone* "Nothing reported yet..." -elsewhere- Dazai: *looking at his map* QwQ -some locals are about doing their business- Dazai: *speaking German, poorly* <Um...Hello? I am lost in the head and have been separated from my daddy and my other daddies.> *he is getting the language wrong* local: .....................................*walking away, with a weird look on their face* Dazai: <...Shit.> =3= ???: "Late, late, late...Always running behind--THEY NEVER STOP GIVING ME MORE TO DO..." dazai: OwO~? ???: *bumps into Dazai, not looking up from his papers--which go flying everywhere* "..." *LOUD SHRIEK* dazai: *grabs one and looks* hmmmm ???: "THAT IS NOT FOR YOUR EYES, YOU DIRTY GERM-INFESTED MAGGOT!" dazai: sorry, it just, flew into my hands *makes a grabby motion* ???: "Then don't take it! I--" *alarm goes off on his phone* "..." *puts papers under his arm, removes hand sanitizer, and starts rubbing over his hands and arms* dazai: *whistles* *side glance* and i thought _kunikida_ was high strung. ???: "STOP LOOKING OFF TO THE SIDE, GRABBY MAN!" *finishes rubbing his sanitizer, snatches back the paper--but it then rips in half, with part of it in Dazai's hand* *Dramatic silence* dazai: OwO.....does this mean i get to keep this half now? ???: "..." *calm, deathly serious, muttering to himself* "No...Not here. Too many witnesses..." dazai: if you're talking about killing me, go right on ahead, buddy. ^^ ???: "...!!! S-Seriously?" dazai: ^u^ ???: "..." *smiles, shiny eyes* "THANK YOU! Thank you so much! That simplifies all of this! Usually, I have to file reports, get approval--and then I end up having to do the dirty work because my boss doesn't let me delegate despite the fact that I know exactly how this should be in proper organized fashion--" dazai:....*yaaawn*......zzzzzz *asleep standing up* ???: "???" *grabs a tissue, takes Dazai by the collar, dragging him to an alley* "I think back there will be best--no witness, easier to clean up the mess...Maybe I can do it with just draining the blood..." dazai: *asleep with a little sleep bubble from his nose* ???: *leans Dazai against the wall...* *moves a garbage can to the right of Dazai* *removes a knife* "So, just drain the blood out the neck slowly, and he'll die...I just have to--" ???: HEY! ???: >____< "I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING, AND I WANT NO INTERRUPTIONS!" *realizes he just gave away his location* *slaps a hand over his own mouth* OxO "..." *realizes his hand just touched the garbage can...and now his mouth* "..." *screaming internally* atsushi: found him! *charges at the man* dazai! dazai: hmm? oh, hey atsushi. *hugs* im sleepy. ???: "!!!" *lets go of Dazai, hugging his papers as he runs--into the wall* atsushi: ._.; is...he ok? Dazai: ^w^ "Of course. He's my new friend! His name is Murder McCrankypants." ???: *collapsed, knocked out* @~@ Dazai: "BT-dubs, how y'all find me?" Kunikida: "I had Tanizaki put a tracker on you." Dazai: "???" *pats his sides, then his bottom* "!!!" *reaches back, pulls out a small tracker* "Huh...When you put it on me?" Tanizaki: >\\\\\> atsushi: i think the less i know about that the better. odasaku: .... ._.; Dazai: *shrugs* "Probably. Anyway--" *picks up the unconscious ???* "German Kunikida was in the middle of killing me!" atsushi: wait WHAT?! Kunikida: "..." *hands his files to Atsushi* atsushi: ._. Kunikida: *walks up* "..." *looks at Dazai* "..." *looks at ???* "..." *pats a hand on Dazai's shoulder* "I am far handsomer." ???: *eyes break open* atsushi: o_o; um....hello? ???: "..." *LOUD SHRIEK* atsushi: O-O;;;;;; ???: *pushes Dazai away* "TOO MANY PEOPLE! CAN'T DO THIS NOW!" *throws up his papers--and starts clawing at the wall, as if he's trying to climb up...He gets up a bit...then keeps falling down* atsushi: sir? d-do you want us to call an uber for you? ???: "..." *turns back...seething...his eyes look possessed* atsushi: O-O;;;;;;;;; ???: "I will not have you mock me! I am Franz Kafka!" *pulls off his glasses, stands tall, pokes a thumb into his chest* "I am the smartest there is! The fastest there is! The most organized ever! And I will eliminate all of you until there is nothing left--" *CHOP* Kafka: *passed out on the floor--Kunikida's book buried in his head...held by Tanizaki, who emerges out of Light Snow* Tanizaki: ._.; Kunikida: "...Tanizaki. That was my favorite book." Tanizaki: ^^;;; atsushi: im just....gonna call the uber now. or maybe an ambulance. Dazai: Q~Q "I didn't even get what I wanted..." *grabs Kafka by the collar, shaking* "WAKE UP, MY NERDY AWKWARD SAVIOR!" *slaps Kafka back and forth, but the man stays unconscious* atsushi: dazai, think of your child. Dazai: >3< Kunikida: "I think it best to turn him into authorities..." atsushi: *checking for ID* Kafka: *muttering in his sleep* "No...Not there, Etta. We haven't even held hands...Your dirty, dirty hands..." atsushi: ..........................................................................*poker faced, screaming internally* Dazai: "...I love German Kunikida so much more than our Kunikida--" Kunikida: *doesn't move his head--just wraps his arm around Dazai's neck in a headlock* -elsewhere- etta: *sneezes* leroux: ? -elsewhere- Motojiro: "How's she holding up?" leo: she's resting. im worried for her, she might have a nervous breakdown... Motojiro: "...Then we need to get the information for her, immediately." leo: *she nods* Motojiro: "The Agency is obviously looking into Mori, so following their sources won't work. I suggest we meet someone else..." leo: hmm... Motojiro: "Will you be fine watching her for a few hours?" leo: *she nods* Motojiro: "I'll be back in time for dessert." ^w^ leo: please come back safely. Motojiro: "..." *holds her hand* "Promise." leo: *smiles* -elsewhere- Kafka: *handcuffed to a chair* "..." naomi: alright, why did you attack dazai? Kafka: *soft growl, more like a whimper* "He took my paper..." atsushi: *looks at dazai* Dazai: "...I mean, he offered to kill me. What was I supposed to say? I'm only human..." atsushi:.... Kafka: "Are you taking me to the police or not? You have no authority to keep me in here. I've memorized almost every law on the books in this nation..." -the door knocks- Kyoka: *looks through the peephole* "...!!! Remember the one who picked up the Terrible Twins?" atsushi: yeah? hans: .... Kunikida: "..." *opens the door, keeping his book close* "Yes?" hans: hello, im here to pick up my associate, mr kafka? Kafka: "Ah, Hans. Finally. Please, get me out of here..." hans: if you would be as kind as to let me in or let him out, that would be just grea- Dazai: *from behind her* "Why, hello there~" hans:.... -_______________-; go away. Dazai: "Only if you come with me~" hans:.... ^^# no naomi: how did he get out the door so fast? Dazai: "...Well, I'm all out of ideas. But you can't take Handsome Kunikida with you." hans: i'm not here for your tall friend, im here for kafka. Dazai: "That's what I said." Kunikida: -_-# hans:.... Kafka: "...I just want to leave now." hans: if you dont release him, i'll have you prosecuted for kidnapping a civilian. Kunikida: "He threatened to kill--" Dazai: "I was fine with it." ^w^ Kunikida: "...What is it you all want?" hans: what do you mean? Kunikida: "You obviously want to attack us for some reason. Those twins. Mr. Hughes. The ballerina and the perverted doll lover." hans: the only thing we're doing is making the city a better place for ability users, we would at least think you would understand, being ability users themselves. Kunikida: "And you think killing us will do that?" hans: *looks at kafka* Kafka: "As she said: we're trying to make this world better for ability users...And from what I've read and seen, how exactly does your group do that? I see a mobster--" Dazai: "..." Kafka: "An assassin." Kyoka: "..." Kafka: "...and a child killer--" *Kafka's chair is knocked down with him still in it* atsushi: *panting* you just shut up right now.... hans: !!!! Tanizaki: ._.;;; Kafka: "..." *narrows his eyes* "You really don't want to do this, mongrel." atsushi: just what the hell gives you the right to judge us from our pasts? naomi: and kunikida never killed that child- Kafka: "Died on his watch, though...In the end, is that really so different?" Kunikida: "..." *looks at Hans* "Take him and get out." hans:....very well.... *unties kafka and exits* .... Kafka: *shudders* TT~TT "My schedule is now all out of whack..." hans: ..... {atsushi: just what the hell gives you the right to judge us from our pasts?} hans:...... Kafka: "--and then there's having to re-organize all those papers..." *holding them, taken from the hotel* *A horn is heard--reciting a certain theme song* hans: ... ._.; Walter: *honking the horn across the street* "What up, folks?! I'm over here! Hi!!!" *The minivan has custom art work of...magical anime girls?* hans: =/////=;;; <oh fuck.> etta: *pokes head out from window* hiiii~ Kafka: "Eeep!" *skitters behind Hans* hans: new paintjob? Walter: "No--BEST PAINT JOB!" hans:...well, guess im in no position to complain. Walter: ^w^ "Hop on in, friends! Room might be cramp, so squeeze in close. Etta, scoot over for Franz." etta: *scoot* ^^ Kafka: .\\\\\. "I-I can take the passenger seat--" hans: *already there* Walter: "Nah, Hans and I got to compare notes before you're debriefed." etta: looks like we're back seat buddies, franzy~ ^^ Kakfa: .\\\\\\. *sits as far from her as he can* -elsewhere- grunt: *chewing gum* grunt 2: <so, what exactly we on the lookout for?> Grunt 3: <Some weirdo in shades and a Moe Howard haircut.> grunt 4: Grunt 3: grunt:... ._. <um> *Motojiro walks up, wearing shades...and a yellow dress suit...and a cane with a lemon on top of it* Motojiro: <...I am here for information.> grunt 4:................*blinks* Motojiro: *points his cane at Grunt 4* <About a certain mad doctor...> grunt: *looks at grunt 3* Grunt 3: <...You Motojiro?> Motojiro: ^w^ *CLICK CLICK CLICK* Motojiro: OwO;;;; Grunt 3: *holding gun to Motojiro* <What kind of lemonhead outfit is that supposed to be?> grunt 2: <yeah, grapefruits are obviously cooler!> grunt 1:... <dude what the fuck> Motojiro: "..." <Really...> *soft voice, smiling* "..." *taps a finger on the gun--and shoves it aside* grunt 2: ??!! Motojiro: <Have you ever seen a grapefruit explode?> grunt 2: ....<what?> Motojiro: *takes the lemon off the top of his cane, throws it up in the air--* grunt: ??? *BOOM* Motojiro: <NO, YOU HAVEN'T--BECAUSE ONLY LEMONS EXPLODE!> -yelling- Motojiro: <Now that I have your attention--I wanted to ask about--Excuse me, I was--Hey! Just listen for a hot second!> -after they stopped screaming- Motojiro: *inhales* <Dr. Mori. Location. Info. All the sad, scandalous tales. Now.> grunt 2: <b-but i thought the guy died??> Motojiro: <So I guess I'm looking into the story of a dead man.> *grabs Grunt 2 by the collar* <Want to make it _two stories_?> grunt 2: O-O;;;;;; Motojiro: -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." *standing at the balcony* atsushi:....kunikida? Kunikida: "Hmm?" atsushi: you ok? Kunikida: "...I'm fine. I understand the point you made to that roach." atsushi:....*hug* Kunikida: "..." =\\\\= *pat pat* "You don't have to..." atsushi: just thought you needed it. Kunikida: *awkward cough* "Thanks...You may release me." atsushi: *lets go* ._.; Kunikida: "...If you want to help, order room service." atsushi: ok. anything you want in particular? Kunikida: "...A burger on a pretzel bun, and two bottles of Todsteiner." atsushi: ok. -elsewhere- Jakob: "...They aren't back yet?" wilhelm: they are now. ???: *laying in bed, with a glass of wine* Jakob: "...Oh..." *stands behind Wilhelm* O~O ???: hello all, did you bring kafka back? Walter: "Sure did!" Kafka: O~O "Y-Yes?" ???: glad to see you didnt die. Kafka: "Th-Thank you..." *bows* -elsewhere- Poe: "...Ranpo seems upset." louisa: do you think it has something to do with the incident? lana: possibly... Poe: "I don't know what to do...He has been taciturn." louisa: maybe get him a gift? Poe: *nods* "What would he want? I'm not sure another mystery is what he needs..." lana: maybe we should take him to an amusement park? Poe: "!!! Oh! And get him snacks there..." lana: ^^ Poe: "I'll buy the tickets today...Louisa, will you be joining us?" louisa: i'll have to ask lord francis. Poe: *nods* "...How is work there?" louisa: never a dull moment. ^^; -elsewhere- Lucy: "Is that enough water?" lovecraft:......*slides into it*..... this is.....nice. Lucy: ^w^ "Good. You want any pool or bath toys?" lovecraft: *examining pool noodle*..... *nom* Lucy: "Yay! I'm glad you like it." ^w^ aya: isnt he gonna get water all over the floor? Lucy: "It's okay--I brought plenty of towels, borrowed some--" Katai: *standing in his own shower, staring out into the bathroom from behind the curtain* "..." Q~Q "Where's my towel?" lovecraft: *actually eating the pool noodle*....chewy. Lucy: *claps* "And look how happy he is? Do you want to make him give up that happiness?" aya:..... lovecraft: *poker faced and monotone* wheeee. aya:....good point. Lucy: ^w^ -elsewhere- Higan: "Hanging in there?" naho: tired. wanna sleep. exams are gonna kill me @-@ Higan: "Maybe nap? Want me to wake you up to get back to studying?" naho: i guess. *yaaawn and rests her head on her rilakuma pillow* Higan: *smiles* "I'll get you up in two hours..." naho: *muffled* k. -elsewhere- Rin: "What up today, teach?" stocking: we'll be examining the hall of paintings. *she has a little dog with her* izumo: *shiny eyes* pu...puppy....fluffy baby... Bon: *glances at Izumo* "... The heck is with the dog?" stocking:... >->; well.... izumo: *pet pet* =v= sho kyute! whos da kyootest puppy evah? Rin: *tick tick tick LIGHT BULB* "!!!" *hard glare at Stocking* ("NO.") stocking: ._.;;;;; *makes a motion of 'dont blame me'* *POOF* ???: "Why thank you, Miss Kamiki..." izumo: ^u^...... OuO...... O-O....... O___________O;;;;;; Mephisto: *in his usual suit* "I do try to be as cute as can be~" izumo: ..................... shiemi: izumo? izumo: i remember death so much it feels like a memory. shiemi: *shaking her* izumo get a hold of yourself! D8> Mephisto: "??? Was it something I said~?" stocking: =-=;;; dad, please. Rin: "Flirting with your students...I'm shaming that, dude." konekomaru:..... *internal screaming* stocking: can we just please focus now?? Bon: "Such as, why the heck is Sir Pheles here?" Mephisto: "I'm your substitute teacher!" Rin: ._. "...Where's Yukio?" stocking: important business. Rin: >3< "He never tells me nothing..." izumo: never tells you anything. Mephisto: "In any case, LET US COMMENCE SOLVING THE LAST MYSTERY, GANG!" shiemi: i thought there were only three left? Mephisto: .w.;;; "..." *glances at Stocking* "They are really falling behind on their studies, aren't they?" -one explanation later- shiemi: my own house? i never thought it would be on the list ._.; Mephisto: "Really? It's on all the 'haunted house' blogs..." shiemi: EH? Mephisto: "In any case, I need you to find a prank I left behind--I mean, a painting..." stocking: dad... -_-; Mephisto: "Sorry. But some people have been traumatized when they see this painting. Frankly, I'm surprised: usually, they are only disturbed when they see my portraits--" izumo: i dont want to know. Bon: "See, sir? You're scaring impressionable minds--" -POW- izumo: *fist steaming* Mephisto: owo "Oh, my--such passion." stocking: *sharp glare* Mephisto: ^^;;; *POOF* stocking: *sigh* lets just....start the lesson already... Rin: "..." *stares at the wall* "...Huh. The caption says 'Family Painting'..." shiemi: but there's just one person. Rin: "..." *shrug* "Works for me--" Bon: "Don't do it." Rin: "DOING IT!" *SLICE* -one battle later- godaiin: ..... *KNOCK KNOCK* godaiin: y-yes? Rin: *bruised, beaten, shirt torn* "Medical delivery!" godaiin: are you ok? what happened? Rin: "Nothing to worry about--just some coursework." ^w^ *drops a small bottle into Godaiin's hand* "Enjoy!" godaiin:....h-hey....is it true that you're....y-y’know, half- Rin: "..." *nods* godaiin: is it scary? Rin: "...Yes...But...you can't erase fear. Someone told me once you need courage to face fear." *smiles* "And I'm lucky to have great people with me that help me find that courage." ???: riiiin! Rin: "???" -madoka is waving to him, with the other cram students- shiemi: madoka said she was coming with us to the diner! Rin: ^w^ "Sweet!" godaiin: s-see you around then, okamura. ^^; Rin: "??? Aren't you hungry?" godaiin: im ok, i'll just heat up some pizza rolls. have a good night. Rin: *waves* "Later! Have a good night." -elsewhere- Mephisto: "Cupcake? What can I buy to make it up to you~? Any ice cream flavor you want, as many scoops as you want?" stocking: im not hungry right now. what i want is to be taken seriously by my students and peers. im grown up now, and im not a child anymore. you're my dad and i love you a lot, and i want to make you proud and prove myself capable of a job like this. Mephisto: "Oh, Stocking--I do take you seriously. I'm just here to provide the reasonable challenge to push you to deal with disrupting students. You've made me so proud already..." stocking:.... *pouts with teary eyes and hugs* -at the vatican- Yukio: *pricking finger, placing it onto the paper* personnel: state your name and rank. Yukio: "Yukio Okumura. Middle-first class exorcist, member of True Cross, Death City." personnel: you have been summoned here in regards to your report on the traitor, Sabutora Todo. Yukio: "Understood." personnel: with the inclusion of todo, demon eaters are almost certainly affiliated with the illuminati, in your encounter, was there any evidence as to prove this statement? Yukio: "I was focused on the battle at hand. However, Todo seemed to suggest some larger motive for his actions. I was unable to ascertain what, though..." lewin: what kind of man was he? Yukio: "??? Um...Could you be more specific? I mean, when I first met him, he was a bit strict--" lewin: i meant your personal impression. did he scare you? Yukio: "?! ...No. When I see him again, I will defeat him." lewin: hmm...i see, that's all i needed to know. personnel: well, then, you are dismissed. -later- Triple A: "He sets a better example than his brother." shura: then why use the contract? he passed his health exam, didnt he? Triple A: "That was Lightning's proposal." shura: you always make him do the thinking! D8< Triple A: "But he's so good at scheming--and I'm so good at being a symbol~" shura: yeah, a symbol of being a stuck up prick. lewin: come on guys, let try to get along. shura: easier said than done. =_=# lewin: besides, observing him helps protect him, given that he is also satan's son. with that info, its likely the illuminati will take interest in him. shura: speaking of, any new info from your familiar? lewin: indeed. there are spies within the order. shura: !!?? lewin: two in the vatican, and at least two in death city. we only know the numbers, but its the best we got. Triple A: "Any suspects?" shura: nothing definitive yet. Triple A: "Then find the spies in Death City." -morning- Rin: *snore* madoka: zzzzz Rin: *yawn* "..." *nose poke* madoka: *yawn* morning. *nose smooch* Rin: >\\\w\\\< "Hee..." *The door opens* madoka: 0-0; Rin: "Eep!" Yukio: *nods* "Madoka." *looks at Rin* "...Did you complete your mission?" madoka: .-.; Rin: .\\\. *nod nod* "Even gave the eyedrops to Godaiin." Yukio: "Good...I'm just passing through before getting back to work. Don't stay in bed all day." madoka: noted. plus i should probably head home soon. mom might get worried. Rin: ^\\\^ "Yep. Need a walk home?" madoka: thanks, but sayaka said she'd pick me up. Rin: "Cool." *looks at Yukio* "What you doing? Heading back to school?" Yukio: "Meeting Shiemi." Rin: "..." :3 madoka: ^.^ Yukio: "???" Rin: "Yooooooooooooou’re daaaaaaaaaaating~" Yukio: ._. kyouko: *pokes head in* oooi, madoka, sayaka's here. madoka: ah, i'll be right there.....um....guys? c-could you... Rin: "...Could we...?" Yukio: *grabs Rin by the ear and out of bed* kyouko: *closes the door and looks at rin* Rin: "OW OW OW!" Q\\\\Q “WE WEREN’T DOING ANYTHING SEXUAL!” Kyouko: I didn’t say anything, im just standing here. -elsewhere- Motojiro: "I'm back!" *wearing the lemon-yellow suit still* leo: *hugs* i was worried. Motojiro: OwO "I-I'm sorry! D-Did I miss dessert?" leo: it's fine. higuchi: *drinking coffee, groggy* =~= Motojiro: "...Sleep any better, boss?" higuchi: *groans as a response* Motojiro: "Well, you'll have to perk up with some delicious lemon-infused tea--BECAUSE I GOT--drum roll please--" *holds up an address* higuchi: !!!! Motojiro: "We get to say hello to Mister Boss Daddy!" -elsewhere- Tanizaki: "Looks like some are still sleeping." atsushi: *still looking at the photograph* Kyoka: *shivers* atsushi:.... Kunikida: *yawns...stumbles out of his room* atsushi: morning, kunikida. naomi: im ordering breakfast. Kunikida: *holding his head* "Yes, thank you...I'll need some coffee." naomi: on it. Kyoka: "Where's Dazai?" naomi: he's asleep. atsushi: i'll go wake him up. Dazai: =w= naomi:...so what's today's agenda? Kunikida: "I need someone to follow that Hughes man..." Kyoka: "We did meet someone who seemed good at tracking..." naomi: ? Kyoka: "He may know more than we do, being a local." naomi: that could be helpful. Kyoka: "I guess we'll search for him while trying to tail any of these...what do we even call this group?" naomi: hmmmm.... Gaus? atsushi: gaus? naomi: german ability user society. G.A.U.S. Kyoka: "..." *thumbs up* atsushi: works for me. Tanizaki: ^^; "Well, if we're hunting for GAUS, I'll try to stick to alleys." atsushi: naomi and i will ask about the photo. naomi: *nods* Dazai: *yawns* "And avoid Lemonhead and Higuchi..." atsushi: unders- WAIT WHAT?! Kyoka: "!!!' Tanizaki: ._.;;; Dazai: "Oh, relax, Atsushi--your boyfriend isn't here! ...I think. Maybe?" atsushi: -_-; that's not how it is. its platonic at best. Kunikida: "In any case, avoid the Mafia, find Hughes, determine what these GAUS have in common." atsushi: right. naomi: got it. Kyoka: *nods* *already holding multiple knives* -elsewhere- Ted: "Are we all here? Hmm...Someone's missing..." girl: ....... Ted: *smiles at the girl* "Care to find them~?" girl:.......*shaking* Ted: "..." *slightly less "polite"* "Find them." girl:.....o-ok, mr ted...... Ted: *smiles* "Good. I'll wait." *opens the newspaper, sips his tea* girl: *walking, tears falling as she shakes* -elsewhere- Kid: "How does your day look?" stocking: seems i got the day off today. Kid: "Any plans? Or...teacher's homework?" stocking: i dunno~ *rubs his shoulders* Kid: =\\\\= "Mmm...That's perfect..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *leans back, sneaks a kiss* stocking: mmmm~<3 -elsewhere- Stein: "No use..." soul: sir? Stein: "Remember our friends from the recital? I'm not finding much evidence the UK knows any Mr. Hughes." soul: hmmm... Stein: "...I'm going to need you to find those kids." soul: right. Stein: "You okay with that?" soul: *he nods* -_-; -elsewhere- Shima: "Guys, I'm boooored..." konekomaru: *doing research analysis* Shima: "Come on, guys--we're in the prime of our lives! We should be hitting the streets!" konekomaru: in a minute. i have to finish sorting these documents. Bon: *picks up one stack* "...Huh." konekomaru: after last night, i figured i'd work best as your tactician and researcher. the occult club has been helping me out too. Bon: "Hey, good planning!" Shima: "And you can pick up the ladies~" konekomaru: i-it's nothing like that, we're just comparing and swapping notes! Shima: "Oh~ Now swapping spit?" Bon: *chop* "Stop." Shima: >3<# -text message- konekomaru: oh, you still have the default ringtone, bon? Bon: "??? I guess?" *looking at the phone* seiya: [hello, just an update that the true cross festival is going to be coming up soon.] Bon: [we need to do anything?] seiya: [for now, have fun getting ready.] Bon: [will do] Shima: "Good--Konkekomaru can get a break." -elsewhere- Lucy: "May I help, sir?" fukuzawa: ah, yes. *hands her a paper* i need you to deliver this to city hall. *gives her a pin* wear this. Lucy: owo "What's the pin for?" fukuzawa: an honorary ADA membership pin. Lucy: OwO *squee* TwT aya: now we match! *holds hers up. it has a little flower sticker on it* Lucy: "Yay!" -elsewhere- Panda: "WEEEEEEEEE!" inko: NYEHEHEHEHE! sasori: -_- Sancho: *covering his mouth* @x@ Panda: "Do another wheelie!" -VREEEEE- -elsewhere- Benimaru: *passed out* kirei: *gives him a cold towel* you've been working really hard. Benimaru: "Y-Yes...There has been some free time." kirei: *she smiles* Benimaru: "Are you resting?" kirei: i think so. *smiles* Benimaru: "..." *pats her hand* kirei: ^////^ Benimaru: "...I love you." kirei: i love you too, benimaru. Benimaru: "..." *leans up, kisses her hand* kirei: aww. ^///^ hinata + hikage: *peeeeeek* konro: *anticipating* (come on, young master, dont fuzz this up. you can do this!) Benimaru: "..." *gulp* kirei: ? Benimaru: "I...have enjoyed so much time we have spent." kirei: i've been happy too. Benimaru: "...I want it to keep going.” kirei: *smiles* Benimaru: "Kirei..." *slips his hand into his pocket* kirei: *blush* hinata + hikage: *GRIIIIIN* Benimaru: "..." *holds up a ring* kirei: beni... *tears of joy* Benimaru: "Will you marry me?" kirei: of course! *kiss* hinata + hikage: *pulling confetti poppers* <congratulations!!> Benimaru: "??? ..." *smiles* *rests his forehead against Kirei's* kirei: *hugs* kabuki: how touching~ fang-hua: congrats. reimi: YAY! ^o^ Tsukiyo: TTwTT fang-hua: isnt this great, konro? Konro: YYWYY *barely audible noises* fang-hua: owo; s-sir? Konro: "I'm so proud..." -elsewhere- Daisy: *at her desk, listening to loud music on headphones* eckleburg: ... ._.; Daisy: *intuition going off* *looks up and around* "???" eckleburg: um. sorry to interrupt you, daisy. ^//^; Daisy: "..." *sighs, removes headphones* "Yeah?" eckleburg: so, um... i was wondering....well...there's going to be a company party coming up soon, and....erm.... Daisy: "Ugh...Those things." eckleburg: oh, um...w-well if you dont want to go, then maybe we could hang out....somewhere? i mean, i dont want to force you-.....i'll just, be going now. Daisy: *sigh* "The only good part about the parties is getting to look and laugh at how foolish other people look there." *looks at him* "...You're going to the party or not?" eckleburg: YES DEFINITELY SEE YOU THERE! *runs. into the door frame* excuse me. *runs off* Daisy: "..." *puts back her headphones...smiles lightly* -elsewhere- atsushi: <excuse me, ma'am? does the man in this photo look familiar?> *holds his phone up to show the photo* Person: Q_Q atsushi: <do you know where he lived?> Person: *shakes her head* <H-He did so many horrible things...I-I once saw his little boy, though, playing on the swings...They were right over there.> *points to a playground blocks away* atsushi: Naomi: "Maybe the playground is near where they lived...Or near a subway line..." atsushi: *looks at the photo* mori looked so innocent back then.....what happened to him to make him what he is now? Naomi: "...Probably family..." atsushi: ..... -elsewhere- Kyoka: *walking* girl: .........*walks past her* Kyoka: "...!!!" *turns* girl:..... Kyoka: "It's you." girl:.....*staring at the floor, shuffling awkwardly* Kyoka: "..." *waves* "Hello. I'm Kyoka." girl: .......*not making eye contact* Kyoka: "...Maybe you could help me? ...I met some of your...associates yesterday." girl: *muttering* ...cant....mr ted will.....get mad....have to go... Kyoka: "May I walk with you?" girl: *mumble* i-i dont know....mr ted never....mentioned that.....he's gets....very specific....about orders..... Kyoka: "If he didn't say go alone...may I go with you?" girl: um...i-i guess....i-i dont know... Kyoka: "..." *walks with her* "...You have nice hair." girl: y-yours looks...nicer....mines just...messy.... Kyoka: "...I've seen messy. Yours looks orderly by comparison." girl: um.....t-thank you...... Kyoka: "...Is Mr. Ted..." girl: *tenses* Kyoka: "I mean...he's not a relative, is he?" girl: *shakes head* my parents.....died....a few years ago....mr ted....took me in. Kyoka: "...I'm sorry...I had the same thing happen." girl:.......oh..... Kyoka: *nods* "I...miss them." girl: ....... {mrs izumi: demon snow, protect my daughter} Kyoka: "But..." *rubs her arms* "...I still have their protection." girl: .......here... Kyoka: "???" -it's a building- girl: i should.....go now... *enters* Kyoka: "..." *walks inside* girl: *going up the stairs* Kyoka: "..." *looks up at the stairs as she enters an elevator* -3rd floor- Kyoka: *exits the elevator, sticking close to the wall to hide behind a corner* Walter: *humming* ^w^ Kyoka: "!!!" "Mr. Benjamin?" Walter: "???" *spots her* "Oh! Tiny bunny girl!" Kyoka: -\\\\- "Kyoka." *grabs his hand* Walter: owo "???" ???: m...mr walter?... Walter: *turns* "Oh! Hey, Syl!" girl: *shaking, looking at him tearfully* i-im sorry.....*grabs him by the arm, marking him* Walter: "?!!! W-Wait! Don't--" Kyoka: "???" girl: *in tears* mr walter said...you're a traitor...im sorry... *goes to the door, and slams it on her wrist* Kyoka: "!!!!" Walter: *screams in agony, trying to hold onto his hand* "NO!" *crying* girl: *slam, slam* Walter: *sobbing* *Something grabs the girl's wrist* girl: ??!! Kyoka: *deathly serious* "Stop this." girl: *scared* i-if i...if i dont...mr ted will....get angry..... Kyoka: "And how do you think Walter feels? Or how _you_ feel..." *looks at the girl's injured wrist* girl:.....it doesnt matter to mr ted.....im only meant to do the job....my feelings dont mean a thing. Kyoka: "...Your feelings do matter. Doesn't that hurt?" girl:....*tearing up more* Kyoka: "...What did he do to you?" girl: if i dont...do what he asks....he beats me, stings me with a fire poker, and he always makes sure to cover his skin....so that i cant use my ability on him. Kyoka: "..." *pulls the girl from the door* girl: ???? Kyoka: *hug* girl: ?????!!!! Kyoka: "...It's okay." girl: ah- Kyoka: "You don't deserve this." girl:.......*shaking* Kyoka: "...Let's get you to somewhere safe--" girl: *she breaks down sobbing* -the effect of her ability has worn off- Walter: *collapses, gasping* girl: *hic* uuuuu... Kyoka: "..." *looks at Walter* "...Car?" girl: *shaking* Kyoka: "Your vehicle?" Walter: *clutching his wrist* Q_Q "Y-Yeah?" girl: d-do you h-h-hate me? Walter: "J-Just...What did I do wrong, Syl?" girl: m-m-mr ted told me, y-y-you were h-helping the a-agency... Kyoka: "..." *slow head turn at Walter--serious voice* "You were helping Mr. Ted?" Walter: Q________Q "...L-Let's just get into my van already. I'll drive you anywhere--OW!" Kyoka: "Not with that wrist. I'll drive." girl: e-eh? Walter: "But you're...um..." *holds up a hand to Kyoka's head* Kyoka: "I manage." *leads them to the elevator* *looks at the girl* "Was anyone else following you?" girl: n-n-no Kyoka: *presses the basement/garage button* "Then we're heading to friends." Walter: Q_____Q "...Ted's gonna fry me." girl: uuuuuu Q____________Q Kyoka: "..." *The elevator plays music* Kyoka: "Which vehicle is yours-- ...Nevermind." *goes to Walter's van--starts hotwiring* girl: b-but your keys- Walter: "Y-Yeah! I have them here--" Kyoka: "No, this is faster..." *starts up the van* "Get in." -and so- Kyoka: *looking over the steering wheel* "...'Syl'?" girl: ?? *mutters something* Kyoka: "???" *turns down the music on Walter's MP3 player hooked up to the car* "I'm sorry?" girl: i-it's sylvia... Kyoka: "Ah...Sylvia...Kyoka." sylvia: mm.... Walter: TwT "And I'm Walter...Please tell me you have a medic." Kyoka: "She's back in the United States. And would have to make you near death to heal you." Walter: QwQ Kyoka: *pulls up to the hotel* "Okay. Follow." *gets out of the van* Walter: *checking the side of the van* "Phew...The paintjob survives..." sylvia:... -inside- Tanizaki: *sorting files* *sigh* "Nothing here, either." Kunikida: "This was the most the contact in Interpol could provide. Maybe we should--" *The door unlocks* Tanizaki: "???" Kyoka: "Hello." sylvia: ..... Tanizaki: "Welcome back. I--!!!" Kunikida: *looks* "...Kyoka, are you--" Kyoka: "I'm fine. But we need medical for someone..." Walter: QwQ sylvia: im sorry, im so sorry.... Tanizaki: ._.;;;; "...I take it your time was more eventful?" Walter: "Sly...It-It's fine...Fine..." *grows quiet* sylvia: *tearing up* Kunikida: "...Tanizaki, tend to him. Kyoka, I'll get some tea going...Have a seat with your...guest." sylvia: *sniff* Kyoka: "..." *sits down...pats the couch* sylvia:...*sits down* Kyoka: "...It'll be okay." sylvia: ................people are going to be killed because of me, mr ted made me hurt those other people too.... Kyoka: "It's okay...Just rest first..." sylvia: ..... -elsewhere- Dazai: *across the street from a hotel, sipping coffee* =w= higuchi: *catching a taxi* Dazai: *watches...spots another taxi* "Hmm..." -elsewhere- Naomi: *groans* "So much for that. We tried so many spots near the playground, and no closer to his house." atsushi: *sigh* i hope the others are having more luck than us. Naomi: "Maybe...Better get home. Big brother is probably worried sick about me~" =u= atsushi: *sweatdrop* Naomi: "Let's hurry back before--" *A trash can slams into Naomi's side, knocking her down* atsushi: !!!! HEY! Naomi: "UMPH!" *knocked to the ground, stumbling* "Wh-What the hell?! My head..." atsushi: *looks down the alley* *There stands the eyeglasses-wearing man, fidgeting...Franz Kafka* Kafka: *shiny eyeglasses...glaring...* atsushi: ohhhhh crap. Kafka: "..." *sharp inhale...he takes off his glasses, sets them in a case, sets the case on top of a dumpster* "...The twins couldn't do it...Leroux couldn't...You embarrassed Etta...and now" *looks up* "YOU MADE ME TOUCH A FILTHY TRASH CAAAAAAAAAN!" atsushi: ._.;;;; Kafka: *starts twitching...rubbing his face with the back of his hand* atsushi: s-sir? Kafka: *looks up--and his eyes look...insectile* atsushi: !!!!!!!!! *Chittering noises come off of him, as his face starts growing hair...No...That's not hair!* atsushi: w-what the hell?! Kafka: *loud chittering shriek as he leaps--his feet look...flatter?--as he tackles Atsushi...he's able to hold him down* atsushi: ??!!! Kafka: "You're not getting up noooooow!" *he has...four arms?!* atsushi: *SCREEEEEEAMS* WHAT THE FUCK?! WHAT THE FUUUCK?! Kafka: *screams--as his clothes rip off him...then his skin! What pokes out are the shell of a cockroach!* Naomi: "!!!! Atsushi!" atsushi: !!!!! *kicks him in the gut* Kafka: *opens his mouth--and coughs up something vile onto Atsushi's face* atsushi: GUEGH! GROSS! Kafka: *inhuman shriek* "I have to...digest!" *bites into Atsushi's side--ripping out a chunk of him* Naomi: *hunting through the trash* "...Oh, the heck with it!" *leaps into the dumpster, tossing items out* atsushi: *screams* -tiger fist and He managed to punch through with enough force to-- Kafka: "ARG!" *his thin arm is knocked back, looking broken* "BASTARD!" *skitters away--crawling up the wall* atsushi: *cough cough* urk....gross... *SPIT* Naomi: "!!! Atsushi! He's using the height to--" *SPIT SPIT SPIT* atsushi: OHFUCK *dodging* *The acid spit starts corroding the street* Naomi: *panting--finally--* "Ah ha!" *reaches down* "Atsushi! Just another minute!" Kafka: *crawls at swift speed, pincers grabbing Atsushi by the leg, chomping into him* atsushi: thank god for regeneration or this would be really-*YELLS* Kafka: *pins Atsushi down* -PUNCH- Kafka: "ARG!" *his head is caved in by the punch--but he keeps going* "I have to keep it all in--ALL OF IT! I have to be organized, anticipate what everyone else needs--PREDICT WHAT THEY NEED DOWN TO THE LAST MINUTE! I have to be so organized--TO KEEP THIS IN! To keep this FILTHY MONSTER INSIDE!" *pins Atsushi down* "And now...I hunger..." *a growling is heard from his abdomen* atsushi: ...mama? Kafka: *his jaw unhinges, his pinchers reach for Atsushi's head, and--* *SLICE* atsushi: *winces as slimy blood splatters onto his face* *Kafka's roach head rolls off his body and onto Atsushi's chest* Naomi: *covered in garbage, now roach blood...and holding a large sheet of metal* *pants* "..." *swallows, struggling not to vomit* "I-I knew roaches slice off easily..." atsushi: thanks naomi.....we need all the showers....is he really- Kafka's head: "..." *eyes break open--and looked pissed* Naomi: Q______Q *LOUD SCREAM* atsushi: OHMYGODWHATTHEFUCKBARBEQUESUPERCALAFRAGILISTICAVRILLAVIGNE *TOSSES IT AT THE WALL* Kafka's head: "OUCH! You awful, dirty people! Don't you know roaches live for days after beheaded!" *Kafka's body starts skittering, until it is on its back* atsushi: oh right......are you gonna die then? Kafka: "...ARE YOU KIDDING ME, BODY?! Just grab them!" Naomi: *screaming, smashing his body with the metal* "DIE DIE DIE DIE--" Kafka: "No, you idiot! I regenerate! That's why Ted sent me--to offset your regeneration!" atsushi: *shakes the head* WHAT DOES HE WANT AND WHAT DOES THE GAUS WANT? Kafka: *eyes rolling around* "ST-STOP THAT!" *eyes spinning* "Ugh...What on Earth is 'Gaus'?" Naomi: "IT'S A GOOD NAME!" *stabs the metal through the body until it's sliced in half* atsushi: we dont know who you guys are, so we took to 'Gaus'. 'German Ability User Association?' Kafka: "...Okay. That's not a terrible name. And to answer your question, Ted wants you all dead so you don't get in his way--" atsushi: what does he want? Kafka: "...Ha...Ha ha ha! You think it's Ted running all of this?! No, Ted wants you dead so not to screw up _his_ plans!" atsushi: then who is _he_ exactly? Kafka: "..." *tilts his head a bit, as if to say "Come closer--I'll whisper"* atsushi: *hesitant* *lean* pleasedontbiteme. Kafka: *inhale* "I'M NOT ABOUT TO TELL YOU NO-GOOD DIRTY DISORDERLY RAPSCALLIONS!!!" atsushi: YEOW! >-Q Kafka: "HA HA HA! You fools! You'll never find--OW!" Naomi: "Atsushi, grab his other antenna!" atsushi: *grab* Kafka: Q~Q "NO NO NO! THAT HURTS! STOP!" Naomi: *growl* "Spill...Or you'll be half a roach!" Kafka: Q____Q "...I'm going to need a place where I can regenerate--and where Ted can't get to me...And...Um...one more thing..." atsushi: what? Kafka: "...D-Don't hurt Etta." atsushi: ...of course not. Naomi: "...Oooooooooh ~<3 " Kafka: "...IT'SNOTHINGSHUTUPYOUFILTHYDIRTYGIRL!!!" atsushi: suuure its not. Kafka: "TAKE ME TO A SAFE PLACE OR I'LL BITE YOUR KNEECAPS OFF!" atsushi: alright you dont have to shout at us! -elsewhere- higuchi: <thank you, sir.> well, here it is....just got to follow the GPS to- ???: "Super! You found the spot?" higuchi: yes-..... O_O *TURNS* Dazai: ^3^ "Miss me~?" higuchi: *grooooooan* fuck everything. Dazai: "I do." higuchi:...........whatever. screw it, lets just get to this fucking place and get to the bottom of this. DO NOT. INNUENDOIZE THAT. Dazai: "I promise not to innuen-Dazai you." higuchi:.......................................................................................................................................................................................................*poker faced, silently weeping* how does the agency put up with you? Dazai: "Why do you think I'm overseas?" higuchi: well, if kunkida is here, most likely detective work. Dazai: "Just looking into reports..." higuchi: well, then you have no reason for coming here. it's personal mafia business. Dazai: "Just think of this as me--" *pats a hand on his chest* "--doing an old favor for old...um...enemies? Friends? Frenemies? Frenemies with benefits--" higuchi: stop.......here it is. Dazai: "...Oh..." -its an abandoned house.- Dazai: "..." *snaps a pic* higuchi: *walking up to it* Dazai: "Watch out for traps." higuchi: noted. *looking for a way in* -elsewhere- Ted: "..." *taps his foot* "Miss Hoffman. Where are they?" etta: beats me. Ted: "Hmm..." *checks off items on a list* "Depleted numbers...Need to prioritize. No calls?" etta: nope. Ted: "Darn. Well, wait and see. I'll turn on additional parameters. Thank you, Miss Hoffman. You may return to your tasks." -elsewhere- Kunikida: *in the nearby pharmacy, grabbing bandages and other first-aid* ???: "--then maybe we can visit a park?" leo: that sounds lovely. ^^ Kunikida: "???" *pops up and looks over the aisle* Motojiro: *looking over the other side* Kunikida + Motojiro: "..." leo: oh, hello. Kunikida: *turns* *sees Leo* "...Hello." *looks at Motojiro* "Shopping?" Motojiro: ^w^ "Picnic!" leo: *nods* Kunikida: "Ah..." Motojiro: "That's a lot of medical supplies." Kunikida: "...Dazai hurt himself." Motojiro: "Really..." *looks at his phone* leo: is he alright? Kunikida: "Just the usual--" Motojiro: *sees a text from Higuchi--with Dazai in it* "..." Kunikida: "--and now we have to deal with the room service damages..." higuchi: [he followed me here. kill me.] leo: oh dear. -kunikida's phone is going off- leo: 0___0;; Kunikida: "...It's Dazai." *answers* "Yes?" Dazai: "Guess where I am~?" Kunikida: "Yes, yes, I'm heading back to--" Dazai: *off-phone* "Come on--just say 'Hi' once!" higuchi: -___- shut up, im looking for an entrance. Kunikida: "..." *clenching his fist, forming a crack in the phone* Motojiro: *stares at Kunikida* leo: ._.; Kunikida: "I said I'll be back upstairs when--" Dazai: "I think we just found something about Mori! Isn't that exciting to hear?!" Motojiro: *his ear next to the phone as well* "So nice to hear, Dazai." Dazai: .w.;;;;; Kunikida: *shaking* -BANG- higuchi: there, that should do it. Dazai: "Okay. Now keep an eye for traps, like battering rams, poison-tipped darts, lethal rabid dogs-- ..." *pushes her aside* "I'll go in first." Kunikida: *shaking with raw fury...on fire...* leo: *picks up motojiro and exits* Motojiro: owo;;;; Kunikida: *keeps shaking until--* *Outside, the top of the pharmacy blows up--then crashes back down* leo: O-O;;;; -elsewhere- atsushi: did anyone else feel that? Kafka: *rolling off the table* "AAAAAAH! DON'T LET ME FALL--" atsushi: *puts him in a bowl* Kafka: Q_Q "Thank you..." Walter: *hand bandaged, as much as it can be* "So, Franz, you just can't a--" Kafka: >~< "DON'TYOUEVEN!" sylvia: ....... Kyoka: "...Sylvia. May I ask how you found these two?" sylvia: t-they're c-c-coworkers of m-mr ted's. Kyoka: "Hmm. How did they join this...GAUS?" Walter: ^^;;; Kafka: T~T "I had nowhere to go..." sylvia: it's not gaus. we're called 'Sturm und Drang'. atsushi:...i liked gaus better Kyoka: *nod nod nod* Kafka: "PHILISTINES!" Walter: "GAUS it is! We can even get shirts with it!" Kafka: "WHY ARE YOU BEING FRIENDS WITH THEM?!" Naomi: *slams a book onto the table* atsushi: O-O Kafka: "!!!" Naomi: *slasher smile* "Quiet, little roach..." atsushi: *hides behind tanizaki* tanizaki save me Kyoka: "...Sylvia..." sylvia: *shaking badly* atsushi: we'll make sure he doesnt hurt you. Kafka: "..." *evil chuckle* "And we're supposed to trust you _why_?" atsushi: look, we dont know what we did to piss you guys of, but we're here looking for answers in regards to a certain person. Walter: "??? That Mori guy?" atsushi:....yeah. -atsushi explains the situation- Walter: "...Holy shit, dude." sylvia: *trembling* Kafka: "...If we tell you Ted's location, what do we get? Why should we help you with this Mori?" atsushi: because if we dont help him, then innocent people will get hurt. and the rats might come here next. Walter: "...He's got a point..." Kafka: "..." *sigh* "Sylvia?" sylvia:......*looks at the ground* Kyoka: "We want to make sure abuse like this...doesn't happen to others." sylvia:.....o-ok.... Kyoka: *smiles* "Okay..." Tanizaki: *pulls up a map on his laptop* -elsewhere- Dazai: *looking around* "..." higuchi: *looking with the flashlight* Dazai: *looks at the wall...the wallpaper is moldy, old-fashioned...* {Mori: "That is what you saw, Dazai. That's all you saw."} Dazai: *slight shudder* higuchi: *sees a hall with a few rooms* Dazai: "..." *looks at the floor* *points at a door* "See how the floor is more worn at that door? That must be a common area..." higuchi: *opens it* -its a medical office- Dazai: "..." *looks at the floor* *points at a door* "See how the floor is more worn at that door? That must be a common area..." higuchi: *opens it* -its a medical office- *It's a photo of a man, a woman, and a child* higuchi: so that's mori and his parents.......he has his mother's eyes.....she looks sad. Dazai: "..." *looks through a cabinet, finding nothing* -just simple medical files- Dazai: *sighs* "...He tell you about his parents?" higuchi: *shakes her head* Dazai: "...Given how he turned out, apparent they weren't great." higuchi:.....*looks around* Dazai: "..." *walks to another door--it's locked* "..." higuchi: *hands him a hairpin* Dazai: *nods, slips it into the keyhole--and unlocks the door* "..." *takes the doorknob...slowly opens--and the smell hits him* "!!!" higuchi: *gags* *The blood is caked onto the operating table* higuchi: !!!!!!! Dazai: *his eyes look at the entire room* *Medical tools are scattered on the floor...and a dried stream of blood from a certain spot...* higuchi: *coughs* god....*notices another area with a desk* Dazai: "..." *throws open a cabinet* "Start looking." higuchi: *examines the desk. there are notes* --writhing for 1 hour 47 minutes before the heart finally stopped.- higuchi: *reading through more notes* lettet: "My son..." higuchi: *continues* letter: "If there is one lesson I want you to learn, it is logic. It is the one constant--overcoming any one person's whims. It is pure. This is the legacy I give to you--one you will inherit, like you inherit my name." higuchi: ??!! (what?) *keeps reading* letter: "I am following the tradition of my father, and his father, and so on--not out of any sense of nostalgia, but because it is the best course of action. With each generation, they improve upon the model of their predecessor, much as one bloodline improves by incorporating new genetic content, at _any_ cost." higuchi: *continues.....and her eyes widen* ???: "That is why I had to contain your mother." higuchi: *her hands are shaking* Dazai: Higuchi...?" higuchi: s-she died..... ???: "To make you who you needed to be, I had to remove all external variables, leaving behind only what you need to persist: your intelligence, your shrewdness, your cunning. You must not let anything hold you back. Not even your parents." higuchi: rain.....*tearing up* rain had to fucking die for this!! this....fucking legacy! Dazai: "...This is who Mori is." higuchi: *she cant speak, all she can do is scream* Dazai: "..." *passes a hand over one sheet, looking behind it* Dazai: *stares...* *It's a photo of four-year-old Rintarou, smiling up at the camera, wearing his father's labcoat* higuchi: *trembling badly and looking at the picture, almost throwing up* Dazai: *takes her hand* "Grab what you need. We're out of here..." higuchi:...*nods.....* Dazai: *takes the photo, pockets it...then looks on the floor* higuchi:.....*looks in one door, tomoe's room....there is a note on the dresser* note: my dearest son rintarou, im sorry that it had to be this way, but it was the only option i had left. your father is a sick, vile, twisted man who doesnt care for human emotions and uses others for his own sick gain. even your own birth was against my will. he keeps going on and on about this 'legacy', but its all madness! i cant take it anymore, everytime i lookat you i see your father's demonic face staring back at me. i dont want you to grow up and become a monster like him. that is why i had to kill you before ending my own life. i hope god can forgive me. your mother, tomoe. higuchi:........*tears falling as she pockets the note* Dazai: "..." *pats her shoulder* higuchi: im just....going to leave now... Dazai: "..." *glances, spots something on the floor* *There is a small doll, with blonde hair and a red dress* Dazai: "..." *picks up the doll* -elsewhere- sylvia:....here.... Kyoka: *nods* "We really appreciate it." sylvia:.... Walter: ^^; "My van got pretty occupied..." Motojiro: ._. leo: ._. Tanizaki: *face smushed against the glass* Kunikida: "Okay. Step one is observation to see best approaches for entering." atsushi: ._.;; Tanizaki: "Maybe send Sylvia in with a prisoner?" sylvia: *shaking* Kunikida: "No. Tanizaki, Atsushi, Kyoka--go inside." atsushi: right. Kyoka: "..." *looks at Sylvia* sylvia:........*shaking* Kyoka: "Hey. It'll be okay." sylvia: ........i'll...g-go with you.... Kyoka: *nods* Tanizaki: "Okay, let's be smart about this inside--" Kyoka: *hands Sylvia a taser* "Use it on anyone who tries to hurt you." sylvia: .......o-o-ok.... Tanizaki: .____.;;; atsushi: ok, lets go. Kyoka: *walks with Sylvia* Tanizaki: *walks ahead, opens the door* atsushi: *heads over to the stairs* Kyoka: *presses elevator button* sylvia: .......... Tanizaki: *takes stairs after Atsushi* Kyoka: "..." *holds her hand* sylvia: *tenses* dont....touch my skin.....the curse.... Kyoka: "I can handle it. We won't let him hurt you." sylvia:.......m-miss kyouka? whats going.....to happen to me? Kyoka: "...Is this where you're from originally?" sylvia: ......i cant remember....its been....a long time.... Kyoka: "...Would you want to come home with us?" sylvia: i-i dont know..... Kyoka: "Think about it. The Agency has been a home to many of us ability users..." sylvia:......i-i'll think about it..... -elsewhere- leo: ...so then this mansion.... Walter: "--is where the boss lives and works." leo: i see... Kunikida: "What does he want?" Walter: *sighs* "Well, for one thing, not Rats here, as you can see." leo: ..... *looks away* Motojiro: "..." *pats Leo's hand* leo: …..*smiles* Walter: "And second...Well...You know how there are only a few ability users? And how you see the violence against so many people...Quirks. Dokeshi. Fire people and even those Infernals that get executed? Well, we don't have it good either. So...Why should Ability Users be the minority?" Kunikida: "...An ability supremacist movement?" Walter: "Oh, God no--the opposite. Why not let everyone _become_ an Ability User?" leo: so basically the opposite of dostoyevsky's goal. Walter: *nods* "You can imagine how someone like that goes with my boss." leo: ._.; Motojiro: "Soooo...What kind of personality does he have?" -FWOOOOOOM- leo: !!!!!! Kunikida: "?!!!" hans: *standing there, sending flames out* WALTER! WHY ARE THEY HERE?! Walter: OwO "...They were persuasive?" hans: then i will have to persuade them to leave. Kunikida: "!!! Benjamin, make her leave!" Walter: "There's no convincing her like this!" hans: if you're here to kill lord goethe, i wont allow it! *FWOOOOM* Walter: "!!!" *puts the van in reverse* "NOT THE VAN, NOTTHEVAN!!!!" *CRASH* *The van hit a light pole* *and a fire hydrant* Walter: Q~Q Kunikida: "..." *sighs* *opens the door, steps out* hans: stay back! Kunikida: "We have no intention of hurting this 'Lord Goethe.' We also have no intention to attack you. But if you keep hitting us, we will defend ourselves." hans: bullshit! *FWOOOM* Kunikida: *dodges, opens his book, writes onto the page--* Motojiro: *pulls Leo away from the blast* leo: !!! Kunikida: *managed to pull from his book some fire-proof gloves before jumping into the alley* Motojiro: "Leo...I'm sorry." leo: *panting* i-it's fine.... .///. Motojiro: "..." *gulps* "Not why I was apologizing..." *hugs her* leo: o////////o Motojiro: *lets go, looks at her* "I'll be back for you...Just wait..." *lets go, runs where Hans is attacking Kunikida in the alley* leo: !!!! -FWOOOOM- Kunikida: *hunkered down* ("Damn it...Not big enough for a fire extinguisher...What would work? What would--") *Someone grabs Hans from behind* hans: ??!!! Motojiro: *holding something in his teeth* *muffled* "We have to stop this right now!" hans: ?? <what the fresh hell?> *Is that...a lemon in his teeth?* hans: ???? Motojiro: *CHOMP* *BOOM* hans: !!!!!! *blown back into the wall* *There is only smoke, dust, and fire left...It is hard to see anything left* hans: <is he mad?> *A call comes from the smoke* hans: ???!! ???: " 'Mad'? You call me 'mad'? Why would you call something so rational as this mad..." *The smoke clears in an instant, revealing Motojiro--the smoke blown away by Kunikida, having summoned it from his book* Motojiro: "It was simply a calculated risk--OUT OF MY LOVE FOR LEMONS!" Kunikida: -_-; "You mafiosos are odd ducks..." leo:.....^^; hans:........<what the hell> Motojiro: *rolls up his sleeves* "I can keep this up all day, ma'am. So how about we talk over a nice cup of tea?" hans: YOU BLEW YOURSELF UP! WITH A LEMON OF ALL THINGS! Motojiro: "...Yes? What was I to blow myself up with? An orange?" hans:.................................................................................. Motojiro: "I see my logic takes your breath away." hans: *takes off a glove, revealing a burnt hand and heats it up* please just drop dead now. ??? ahh, what's doing on? hans: !!!!!!!!! ????: so much noise out here.....and i was just getting comfortable. -a young man with his hair tied in a ponytal appears- hans: johann! 'johann': hnn? hans, who are these clowns? Motojiro: "???" *looks around--then points at himself* Kunikida: "I assume you are the one in charge. Ted Hughes's supervisor?" 'johann': call me goethe. and i assume you guys are with the agency? Kunikida: "I am." goethe: in that case, im going to have to ask you to either leave or die. i dont care what the government asked of you, we wont be eliminated so easily *glares* Kunikida: "You wrongly assume we have any interest to eliminate you. We simply are investigating a number of crimes in this area." hans: and what proof do you have? Kunikida: "Consultation with local police. Attacks on us at the theater, an alley. And the obvious damage your Mr. Hughes has done to one child." goethe: *glances at walter* Walter: Q~Q "S-Sir? Th-They may have a point about T-Ted?" goethe: hmmmm.....well you're the brain, what do you suggest? Walter: ^^;;; "M-Maybe we should walk with them inside and talk with Ted? I mean, Hans's power is enough to burn them to a crisp immediately--and they made sure not to kill her?" goethe: well that much i can appreciate. *wraps an arm around her waist* especially since that trench coat creep tried to harass her. twice. hans: .////. j-johann... Kunikida: "..." Motojiro: "...OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" :3 hans: j-johaaaaann >////< not in public. goethe: walter, drive us to ted's place. -elsewhere- Tanizaki: "...That's the door then?" atsushi:..... *3 fingers up...2.....1...* *TIGER KICKS THE DOOR DOWN* Tanizaki: *passes Light Snow as a precaution behind them* sylvia:...... Ted: *holding a saucer and tea* "..." *smiles* "Hello." atsushi:.....*hard glare* sylvia: *trembling* Ted: "Sylvia...You brought guests. And you didn't call ahead first?" sylvia: *shaking* Kyoka: "Sylvia..." Ted: "It's good I brought out extra cups." *pours some tea* "Please, sit." atsushi: what do you want, hughes? Ted: *smiles* "Well, for starters, I want you to take me up on some tea--and chat about an opportunity." atsushi: ..... *not sitting down* Ted: "..." *smils fades* "I said SIT." *Something forces them all into chairs* atsushi: ???!!!! sylvia: *tenses* Kyoka: "!!!" Tanizaki: ._.; "H-How did that happen?" Ted: "..." *sits back, smiles again* "You all are ability users, yes?" atsushi:......y-yeah, so? sylvia: *shaking* Ted: *smirks, holds up his left hand* "I am as well." sylvia: .... atsushi: ..... Ted: "A gift from our benefactor--to make this a more fair world." *leans back, sips* "But...a fair world still needs order. And someone needs to enforce that order. After all, once everyone has an ability, how, then, do you impose order..." *looks at Sylvia* "...without someone reminding people of their place?" atsushi: .......... Kyoka: "Lunatic." Ted: "..." *holding his teacup* "I beg your pardon?" atsushi: but there's plenty of people who are satisfied without an ability, like naomi, miss kirako, aya, ranpo... Ted: "Ah, Naomi." Tanizaki: "!!!" Ted: *smiles* "I heard how she handled Mr. Kafka. I think my boss would be interested in offering his gift to her. And who knows--maybe she would be a far better assistant to me than Sylvia." atsushi: !!!!! Kyoka: "!!!" sylvia: *shaking* Tanizaki: "..." *stands up...and flips the table* "YOU SON OF A BITCH!" Ted: *doesn't move--as the contents of the table seem to collide with an invisible wall in front of Ted* Tanizaki: "??!" Ted: *smiles* atsushi:.... !!!!!! t-that's- *A whirring sound, like machinery, is heard* Tanizaki: "?!" *Something slams down onto Tanizaki's head, crushing him against the floor* atsushi: TANIZAKI! Tanizaki: "AAAAH!" Kyoka: "!!!" *tries to stand--and is knocked back down into her seat* "UMPH!" atsushi: *looks up and sees....* *Something is shimmering from Tanizaki to the ceiling...and it's staring at Atsushi* atsushi: !!!! ???: *WHIIIIIIIIIR* -in the car- goethe: so that's what ted's been up to, walter? Walter: "...The same, unfortunately, sir." goethe: *siiigh* he really doesnt get the whole thing, does he? hans: ./////. Walter: "...Sir. If it isn't improper to ask...why did you give _him_ an ability?" Kunikida: ._.; ("Now the seats are so limited that fire woman is seated on this man's lap...") Motojiro: ._.; ("And that light pole and fire hydrant are still wedged into the back of the van...") goethe: i suppose he mislead me into believing that he needed help looking after that girl. how annoying, for him to take advantage of the kindness of my heart that way. it pisses me off. leo: that's awful. Kunikida: "I think that is one thing we agree on, sir--one of many. When we encountered him and his attacks on the girl, we ended up including your peers as part of our investigation." goethe: but i know miss hoffman, mr leroux, and the grimm brothers have done nothing wrong. they were only attacking you as means of protecting themselves. Kunikida: "We could have discussed this..." leo: come to think of it, why do you think the agency is here to bring you harm? goethe: to be fair, the messenger girl didnt give many details...but if i asked her, that would be too much work on my part. Motojiro: "...You're kinda lazy, huh?" hans: yes. -_-; leo: who is this messenger girl? goethe: some kid who got in, purple dress, weird thing on her neck, creepy doll, long ponytail. leo: that sounds like elizaveta! Motojiro: "??? Friend?" leo: sort of, she's another member of the rats. goethe: !!!!! wait...did you say 'rats'? as in, the rats in the house of the dead? leo: *she nods* goethe:....................he...hehehe.....AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ohhhh THAT explains everything now! *cackling* Kunikida: ._.;;; "Sir?" goethe: *siiiigh* that bastard dostoyevsky is really that determined to piss me off, isnt he? Kunikida: "!!!!" goethe: i've only met him once before, and i only know these things about him; 1, he's the boss of the rats, 2, he wants to get rid of ability users, and 3, i fucking hate him. hans: 7_7 him _and_ his shitty butler. Kunikida: "...I agree with that third point." leo:..... hans: i just sent the message to inform everyone. goethe: *head stroke* thank you, <love> hans: .////.; Kunikida: ._.; -elsewhere- Tanizaki: *screaming* atsushi: *lunging at the robotic entity* *The Agency members and Sylvia were held down by invisible robot limbs, formed out of Ted's aura...Now, the limbs have formed around Ted, barely seen behind an aura that hides Ted like he is invisible in the room* Ted: *swings his arm at Atsushi* atsushi: *dodge* let them GO! *TIGER PUNCH* Ted: *absorbs the blow, not moving* atsushi: !!!!! Ted: "Ingenious...Goethe knew the abilities out there--and improved upon them. Take Mr. Tanizaki's Light Snow ability. Excellent for surveillance...but--" *Ted presses his robotic hand harder* Tanizaki: "AAAAAAH!" atsushi: TANIZAKI!! Ted: "So much wasted potential...Why not use the light as _hard_ light, to assume a form that can do this--" *lifts the limb to deliver one more blow--* -BBBBZZZTTTT- Ted: "AAAAAAH!" *the aura starts to fade, Ted starting to fall from his hard-light robotic cockpit* "Wh-What...?" sylvia: *holding the tazer* Tanizaki: *struggling to sit up* "Th-Things about contracts..." *smiles* "There's always a loophole, you stupid fuck." Ted: "!!!" ("Goethe...Did you make my ability susceptible...to electrical blasts?!") sylvia: l..le...leave them....alone.... Ted: "Stay back!" *steps back, knocking over tea cups, assuming a pose against Sylvia* sylvia: *shaking* Kyoka: "Atsushi, hold him down." atsushi: *jumps onto his back* Ted: "GAK!" *struggling to move his robot arms to grab Atsushi--and instead slams back into the wall, trying to knock or crush Atsushi* atsushi: KYOUKA NOW! Kyoka: *nods* *pulls out four tasers* Ted: Q~Q Kyoka: "Sylvia, get the head. I'll take the limbs..." sylvia: *gulps and nods* Kyoka: *lifts the tasers, turns all four on--and brings each one down against one limb of the robot* -BZTBZTBZTZTZTZTZTZ- Ted: *shaking violently* Kyoka: "..." *sighs* "I think he's incapacitated--" Tanizaki: "But not knocked out..." *pulls up his phone, dials Naomi* "Yo, Teddy Ruxpin--You mentioned my sister. Where is she?" Ted: *collapsed, steam coming off his skin* "..." Tanizaki: "I said talk!" Ted: *snickering* -pick up- naomi: hey bro~ Tanizaki: "!!! Naomi?! Where are you?! Are you okay?" naomi: yeah? im at the hotel still, watching roachboy. oh, and dazai just got back too. SAY HI, DAZAI! Dazai: "Hi, Tanizaki! Having fun?" Tanizaki: *can't speak, crying* naomi: bro? BRO?! did something happen?! Dazai: "???" *looks at 'roach boy'* "...Jesus. What the heck are you?" Kafka: "Kafka." Dazai: "!!! Handsome German Kunikida?! Who did this to you?!" *picks up the bowl, shaking it* Tanizaki: "I-I'm just happy...you're safe..." *collapses, passing out* Ted: "..." *chuckling...* atsushi: what's so funny?! Ted: "Look at him...This is what I meant. An ability granted to him--when I crushed him like a bug." *looks at Sylvia* "This is why we need order. This is why I will guide you to your full potential--" sylvia: *shaking* -PUNCH- kyouka: do you think you have _ANY_ right to say that after all you've put her through?! Ted: *shocked* "Wh-What?! How dare you--" *SLICE* Ted: O____o "..." *a bit of his bangs fall to the floor* Kyoka: *holding a blade* "..." atsushi: look at her, dont you see how scared she is? how hurt she is?! Ted: "..." *looks at her* sylvia: *staring at him, with wide eyes, shaking* Ted: "..." *smiles* "Fear has always been a great teacher...It helped me get my ability under control." sylvia: ....... Kyoka: "...Do you know...how hard it is to even _control_ an ability? That Sylvia has gotten this far with what she can do is astounding. You? You couldn't win at all with your sad little wind-up toy of an ability, you awful, wicked child." Ted: "..." Kyoka: "You don't care about her at all, do you?" Ted: "..." *smiles* "I care...about what she can do for me..." atsushi: *KICKS HIM IN THE FACE* Ted: *slow motion fly--a front tooth knocked out--* *Ted slams against his table, sprawled over it, tea spilling onto him* atsushi: you....you PIECE OF ROTTEN SHIT!! Ted: "..." *pushes himself up...turns...and looks at Sylvia* "..." *grips his fist...the fabric on his glove is slightly torn* atsushi:..... !!! -there is a black marking on his hand, of a goat skull surrounded by thorns- Ted: "YOU SPOILED BRAT!" *swings his fist--* sylvia: *winces* Kyoka: *pulls back her fist...and slams it so hard into Ted's face that he flies across the room--and out the window* atsushi:...is he dead? Kyoka: "..." *picks up Tanizaki, looks at Sylvia* "..." sylvia: ........ -elsewhere- Walter: "Sweet! A parking spot right in front." *parks, turns off the van* "Okay, let's head inside--" -CRASH- hans: <HOLY SHIT> leo: !!!!! goethe: hnn? Walter: "..." *looks up* "... ... ..." *slams his forehead on the steering wheel--making the theme song go off on the van's horn* Kunikida: "..." *looks out the window* "..." *comes back into the van* "..." *smirks* leo: oh my god! hans: ._. Ted: *groans* goethe: well well well..... Ted: "S-Sir...I-I can..." *spits up blood* "...ex-explain..." goethe: please do. Ted: "The Agency...came at me in my office...attacked me, unprovoked...St-Stop them..." goethe: *looks up at the window* *The Agency looks down...They look battered...* Walter: *sobbing into the steering wheel* leo: *awkward pat* Motojiro: "H-Hey...It's not that bad? You can buff that out--" Walter: *more crying* Motojiro: OwO;;; leo: .-.; Kyoka: "..." *calls down* "Sir! We are sorry for tossing out the trash. He was stinking up this office with his awful behavior. Also, his crumpets taste like shit." goethe: hmmm.....now tell me hughes, what exactly were you planning, be honest, i wont get mad, i promise~ Ted: Q_____Q "...T-To create the order you wanted among all the new ability users, s-sir..." goethe: is that all? are you sure you dont have...other...motivations~? Ted: Q~Q *vigorously shakes his head "No"* goethe: *raises a brow at him* Ted: Q______________Q goethe: are you by any chance, dissatisfied with your ability? Ted: QwQ "I-I mean, there's always room for improvement--but I assure you! I'm determining how best to improve by my own initiative, sir! After all, I'm not one to ride on someone else's coattails..." goethe: so you choose to upstage me then? Ted: "!!!! Never! I never meant to give that impression, s-s-sir...Why? Did I do something to make you feel that way?" goethe: giving the others orders behind my back for one thing. hans: not to mention using a young girl to torture innocent people and then kill them? Ted: "Now, wait, I was doing what you had instructed--if not in word, then in feeling...And isn't that what a loyal servant would do~?" *smiles, his tooth still missing* goethe: ........yes, that is correct. but you arent a very loyal servant now, are you~? ^^# Ted: QwQ "B-But, sir! I did it all for you!" goethe: did you do it for me, or for your own selfish gain? Ted: "...If I say for myself, what will happen?" goethe: i wont be mad, i promise you that. Ted: "...Yes, I did it for myself." goethe: seee now that wasnt so hard, was it? *pats his hand* Ted: "Y-You really aren't mad?" goethe: im not mad........*grips his wrist tightly as the vines from ted's contract mark crawl up his arm* i'm absolutely furious~ Kunikida + Motojiro + Walter + Kyoka: "!!!" Tanizaki: X_X Ted: *howls in pain* "AAAAH! No! Don't take it away from me!!!" -the vines are around ted's neck, choking him- Ted: "GRRK--" -crunch- goethe:....-tsk tsk-. unfortunate..... leo: !!! i-is he..... hans:.....yes...... Kunikida: "...Sir. This is...murder." Walter: "Ted..." goethe: he was bound by a contract, and he went against it. it's simple business.....and also a side effect of my ability. Kunikida: "...What about his so-called consulate position? I imagine the British government may have concerns." goethe: oh he faked those documents. Kunikida: "..." *sighs* "Of course..." -the others have arrived downstairs now- sylvia:......... leo: now when you say, 'side effect' goethe: all those who are under contract with me via my ability have a marking upon their body as proof. *shows them the back of walter's neck to show it* in exchange for their abilities, they must work for me for the remainder of their lives. fortunately, i provide employment opportunities for the members of sturm und drang, so its not a problem. Walter: .\\\\. atsushi:...i see.... come on, we should tell naomi and dazai. Walter: "I'd offer a ride, but..." QwQ -later, after a big get together and explanation.- Dazai: "...Well, you all had an eventful day." *sits in between Goethe and Hans* "..." *smiles at Hans* goethe: *grabs him and throws him into the wall* so then dostoyevsky's been causing you all trouble then? Kunikida: *not even fazed* "Incredibly so. The Rats have upset order in Death City, mutilated and killed the innocent...The damage persists." Tanizaki: *lying on the couch* goethe: well in that case, we'll be happy to assist you in your endevours any way we're able to. atsushi: seriously? even after all the trouble we- goethe: any enemy of those bastards are friends of ours~ naomi: how petty. leroux: that's our employer for you. a true hedonist. wilhelm: and laaaazy. Kunikida: "..." *offers his hand* "I will explain the situation to our boss. I cannot promise his response, but I promise I will do my best to persuade him." goethe: any time, friend. etta: ^^ Kyoka: "..." *glances at Sylvia* sylvia: *in the corner by herself* Kyoka: "..." *walks over to her* Jakob: *tugs on Atsushi's shirt* atsushi: ?? Jakob: "Mr. Tiger? My brother and I wanted to give you something before you go home." atsushi: aw, thanks kiddos, what is it? *CRUNCH* Jakob: *slams his foot into Atsushi's groin* atsushi: OxO .... QxQ ..... wilhelm: XD Jakob: "That's for embarrassing me in front of everyone!" >_< atsushi: sorryyyyyy Q_____Q Jakob: >3< Kyoka: "Sylvia?" sylvia: !!! y-yes? Kyoka: "...Where will you go now?" sylvia:...i-i dont know....i'll p-probably be in an orphanage.... Kyoka: "..." *points* "Atsushi was in an orphanage, too...before he joined the Agency." sylvia:........ -elsewhere- higuchi: .......................... leo:....she's been quiet the whole ride back.... Motojiro: *nods* "I think she has a lot to think about, including reports to file..." leo: yeah.....*lean* Motojiro: "..." *puts an arm around her* leo:...^////^ pilot: we're here. -hirotsu, tachihara, gin, and kouyou are there, along with pushkin and katya- katya: ooooi! *waving* Gin: "..." *nods* -the plane lands- higuchi:....... Kouyou: "Welcome." Hirotsu: "We can begin the debriefing back at headquarters..." leo: *nods* lady kouyou. pushkin + katya: *TACKLE HUG FOR LEO* Motojiro: "!!!" leo: <g-glad to see you both too.> ^^; -after they get up- Gin: "Higuchi..." higuchi:....*stumbles over to her and leans into her* Gin: *catches her* "..." *strokes her back* higuchi:....*voice cracky, like she had been screaming* can i....stay the night? Gin: "Yes..." leo: *worried* Hirotsu: "...Higuchi...Just...We'll meet in the morning." higuchi:.....*nod* Tachihara: -_-###### Motojiro: "???" leo: mr tachihara? Tachihara: "I'm happy for you. I'm so freaking happy for you..." leo: ??? Tachihara: "Just...If there's ever anything wrong, don't hesitate to ask for help. Okay?" leo: noted. katya: *glaaaare* *gives tachihara the 'im watching you' sign* Tachihara: "?!!!" *glares at Katya* *gives her the finger* -pushkin had to restrain her from biting his finger off. again- -elsewhere- atsushi: and that's basically what all happened. Kyoka: *nods* "Sir...I have a question." fukuzawa: yes? Kyoka: "Are you looking for new members of the Agency?" fukuzawa: what brought this up? Kyoka: "...The deceased Ted Hughes has had held custody, despite no authorization to do so, of a young girl whom he has abused repeatedly. She has no known living relatives, and if nothing is done, she will be put into an orphanage." fukuzawa: ...i'll consider it. Kyoka: "..." *nods* "Thank you." -elsewhere- Kafka: *reading in bed...he is wearing different glasses--these are far blockier and less fashionable* "..." *sighs* -knock- Kafka: "??? Enter." etta: hiii franzy~ *wave* ^^ Kafka: O\\\\\\\\\O Walter: "Hey, buddy! I see you're in one piece--" Kafka: *death glare* Walter: OxO etta: we got you something~ *hands him a plush doggy with droopy eyes and holding a heart that reads 'get well soon'* Kafka: O\\\\O "..." >\\\\> "It's...what I would expect from you. Purchased from the gift shop downstairs, I'm sure?" etta: yep! ^^ Kafka: >\\\\> "...Well, I guess it's the thought that counts. Thank you." *ahem, still hugging the doll in his lap, looks at them* "I-I want an organization update." Walter: "...Ted is dead." Kafka: "!!! H-How?! Explain!" Walter: "The boss learned about some of Ted's...behavior, especially towards Sylvia." Kafka: "..." *leans back in bed* "...Jesus." etta:....a fitting punishment. Kafka: "..." *shudders* "He was not a good man...but Goethe's actions are troubling." Walter: "Well, if we do what he says, I think we'll be fine..." Kafka: "..." *hugs the doll more* etta: well....get better soon, ok? Kafka: "..." *nods* "But...Are you two okay?" Walter: ^^; "...I'll be at the auto-shop for a few days...weeks..." etta: yeah. walter's wrist is a bit sore too, but we're surviving. ^^ Kafka: "I'm sorry..." *looks at Etta* "Are you okay?" etta: yeah, of course i am. ^^ Kafka: "...Then that's what's important." etta: aww, thanks franzy ^^ Kafka: >\\\> *scratches his cheek* "J-Just tend to my apartment, water my plants by the schedule listed next to each one, do not go through my files, pick up and file my mail by priority and chronology--" Walter: ^^;;;; -elsewhere-

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 118

Amaimon: *rubbing Behemoth's belly* "And this is Behemoth."

Behemoth: ^w^

rui: oh wow!

Amaimon: "I guess you could say I'm a tamer. Too bad Behemoth is so hard to feed--hobgoblins like milk with blood in it."

rui: ^^;

Behemoth: *nudges Rui*

rui: um...*offers her milk carton*

Behemoth: *lick lick sip*

rui: ^^

Amaimon: "Aw. He usually doesn't take that well to people. Last time he bit my brother for not giving up his milk."

-elsewhere-

Kanin: *waiting at the front steps* "..."

*a car pulls up*

Kanin: "???"

Free: *gets out* "Come on, kiddo..."

milia: *hops out* ^^

amelia: ...

Kanin: "Free? I--" *looks back* "Oh, there you are, Amelia..."

amelia: is everything alright?

milia: oh, hi there!

Free: "Yeah, I was just taking Milia out for a ride and got hungry." *looking down the street* "I see ramen. That sounds good to me. Milia, Amelia, you up for that while Kanin and I chat?"

milia: lets get crepes!

Free: "Crepes it is! Amelia, you like crepes?"

amelia: i suppose so.

Free: *smiles* "Alright! Milia, can you lead Amelia to the shop?" *pats Kanin on the shoulder*

Kanin: "..."

milia: *takes her hand and heads over*

Kanin: "...What's this about?"

Free: "Wanted to see how you were holding up after your little...moment."

kanin:...been better...

Free: *grunts* "Your teachers ever tell you about me and Eruka working with that Black Blood stuff before?"

kanin: i dont think so.

Free: "It's some nasty stuff. When I was near it, I imagined I had my face bitten off."

kanin: *shudders*.....

Free: "You kept your identity a secret for so long--and now that it's out there, you're scared these people are going to hate you?"

kanin:.......

Free: "But you got through these years lucky enough. Hell, at least you remember those years to know how to control yourself..." *points to Amelia* "And you got that one watching out for you."

kanin: yeah.....i guess i wasnt the only one to be-....nevermind...

Free: "??? ... You been going through anything else weird after going feral?"

kanin: well.....

Free: "...Yeah?"

kanin: ...nothing comes to mind.

Free: "Huh...Well, after what you went through, trust me, it gets better. You've hit your worst and now know what you risk if you lose control like that again."

kanin:..........

Free: *approaching the crepe stand, smiles* "Hey, those look tasty!"

amelia: *nom* *shiny eyes*

Kanin: "..." *small smile* "Tasty, huh?"

amelia: do you want one too?

Kanin: "...You know what, sure."

-elsewhere-

izumi: im home!

Spirit: *staring down at a book* "..."

izumi: dad? are you ok?

Spirit: "Hmm? Oh, hey. Sorry, didn't hear you..."

izumi: *sits next to him and looks*

*there are photos of a younger Spirit and Maka*

izumi:.....

Spirit: "..." *pat pat* "Thanks..."

izumi:....would she have liked me? and mom?

Spirit: "Totally. The way you handled Monica would've impressed her."

izumi:....do you think im trying too much to be like her?

Spirit: *shakes his head* "No. What I see as similar between the two of you is that you are both decent, smart people."

izumi: but im not nearly as strong or as talented as her.

Spirit: "...You're comparing yourself to someone else, instead of recognizing your own unique abilities."

izumi:......

Spirit: "You're only in competition with yourself. If you're going to compare yourself to Maka, just think how much she was trying to out-do herself every day."

izumi:.....*wipes her eyes*

Spirit: *hugs*

-elsewhere-

Damon: *tosses the ball--and it goes over the fence* "Oh no..."

becky: i'll get it!

Damon: "C-Careful. There could be someone over there..."

becky: *climbing up a tree near the fence*

Damon: Q~Q;

becky: *jumps down* *looks around*

Pitbull: O_O

becky: !!....nice doggy.

Pitbull: "..." *has the ball under their paws*

becky: hmmm... *looks around*

Pitbull: *barks--then nudges the ball with their nose to Becky*

becky: oh, um...thank you. damon! i got it!

Pitbull: *wagging their tail, barks again*

???: "Oy! What's going on out there?!"

Damon: "?!! Becky! Get out of there!"

becky: !!! *tries to climb up a tree in the yard*

???: "Otis? What's happening out there?!"

Otis: *barks, running in a circle*

*the tree branch seems kind of flimsy...*

becky: (come on, come oooon...)

*SNAP*

Damon: D8>

*someone steps out of the residence--*

???: "?!!!"

becky: *YELPS*

???: *runs up--and catches Becky*

becky: ah-

???: "The hell were you doing, kid?!" *sets her down*

Otis: *runs over, nudging into ???*

-becky explains the situation-

???: *frowns...drops the ball in her hands* "Next time, just knock on the door. I don't bite."

becky: sorry sir.

???: "Hmph. It's fine." *pets Otis*

Damon: *calling over* "Sis? You okay?"

becky: yeah. im coming over!

Otis: *walks up to Becky...nudges*

???: *arms crossed*

becky:...*pets the dog's head* where's the exit? ^^;

???: *walks over to a gate in the fence--knocking into Damon*

Damon: "Ow!" *rubs his head* T~T

???: "?! Oh, sorry!"

becky: damon! are you ok?

Damon: *nods* *wipes his nose* "Ju-Just caught by surprise."

???: *looks at him* "Doesn't look like it left a mark...Sorry, kid."

soul: there you kiddos are. you ok?

becky: we're fine.

Damon: *nods* "S-Sorry. It's my fault! I tossed the ball over..."

???: *stares at Soul*

soul: hey, *pats his head* things like this happen. next time just tell me and i'll help you out, k?

Damon: *nods* *sniffle* "O-Okay."

???: "You their dad?"

soul: yeah. i hope they didnt cause any trouble for you...

???: *grumbles* "Just...tell them to knock next time, not climb that old tree."

soul: will keep that in mind, sir. come on kiddos.

Otis: *barks, wagging tail happily*

Damon: *hiding behind Soul*

becky: *wave*

???: *nods, pets Otis* "...So, they seem good to you?"

Otis: *barks*

???: "Well, good. Glad to see that..." *walks with Otis back inside*

-elsewhere-

Medusa: *looking still at her orb* "This is the spot..." *looks past the trees to see a dilapidated building*

-inside-

???: .......

???: *sniffles*

???: what do you bastards want from us?

Kidnapper: "You're magic. What other reason do we need?"

???: *hisses at them*

Kidnapper: "Oooo, this one is feisty!" *nods to another* "Show her who's boss."

???: *crying*

???: *muttering under her breath*

Kidnapper: *snatches her by the chin* "I couldn't hear that~"

-her hair grabs him by the wrist-

Kidnapper: "?!"

-CRACK-

Kidnapper: *SCREAMS*

???: *smirks*

Kidnapper: *panting in pain--then slaps her across the face with his good hand*

???: GRK-

???: "Please, stop this! We'll do anything you want!"

Kidnapper: *grabs the crying girl by the chair* "I'm going to get this one to talk." *looks at another kidnapper* "The job only needed one witch, not two."

Kidnapper 2: *nods, holding the gun up to the other's head*

???: *glares*

Kidnapper 2: *chuckles--pulls the trigger*

*BANG*

???: *screams in shock*

Kidnapper 1: "?!"

???: !!!!!

*the bullet has gone into the wall*

Kidnapper 2: "..." *his head rolls off his shoulders, landing at the girl's feet*

???: what...what the-

Medusa: "..." *retracts a Vector Arrow from her back that sliced Kidnapper 2's head off* "What a gruesome mongrel."

???: !!! y-you're-

Kidnapper 1: "Dead! Shoot that bitch!" *firing at Medusa*

Medusa: *suddenly a snake, slithering along the floor* *slithers up one Kidnapper, wrapping around his neck--and snaps it*

???: *staring wide-eyed*

???: !!! euryie, are you alright?

Euryale: "Who is that...?"

Kidnapper: *holds Euryale by her throat* "Stop that witch, now!"

Euryale: *tears in her eyes, shaking--*

Medusa: *resumes human form, looking at the last Kidnapper* "..."

Kidnapper: *aims the gun at Euryale's head* "Don't come one step closer!"

Medusa: "D'aw, what's wrong? Scared? I thought you said you needed one witch..." *brushes her hair over her shoulder* "Now that I'm here, you're going to kill these 2?"

Kidnapper: "Don't fuck with me--I'll do it!"

???: *wraps hair around the kidnapper's hand and aims the gun to his head*

Kidnapper: "?!! WHA--"

???: bang.

*BANG*

Kidnapper: *shot dead*

???: tch- if i were circe, i'd have turned you bastards into the pigs you are...

Medusa: "And yet you got kidnapped."

???: *turns to face her* you're medusa gorgon, arent you?

Medusa: *smiles* "You recognize me, even like this?"

???: the snake form and vector arrows give it away. euryie, are you ok?

Euryale: T~T *shaking in the chair* "I was so scared..."

???: *using her hair to remove the keys from one of the kidnappers and undoes their cuffs* *rubbing her wrists*

Medusa: "And I take it you are Stheno?" *helps Euryale out of the chair*

stheno: how did you know?

Medusa: "The hair gave you away." *smiles*

stheno:.....

Euryale: *gulps* "A-Are you going to kill us?"

Medusa: "No, Euryale, I won't. I'm here to help."

Euryale: "O-Oh?" *walks to Stheno*

stheno: help? what could an oh-so-powerful gorgon want with the hydra sisters?

Medusa: "You have amazing talent--far too powerful to be so easily taken by mere humans."

stheno: ..........

Euryale: "W-We were trying to hide when they caught us..."

Medusa: "Why should you be the ones forced to hide?"

stheno: ......

Euryale: "It-It's safer like that. Sister and I have always been safer away from others..."

Medusa: "I too used to think that way..."

*a baby crying is heard from outside*

stheno: ?!?

Medusa: "...Will you excuse me for a moment?" *steps outside*

Euryale: "???" *looks at Stheno* *whispers* "Wh-What do you think?"

stheno: i dont trust this...seems a bit too convenient for us....there has to be a catch....

Medusa: *brings in her child* "It's okay--Mommy's back..."

neian: guu...

Euryale: *shiny eyes* "D'aw!"

Medusa: "Of course, this plan is also to my advantage."

stheno: how so? (a romani child?....)

Medusa: "A world where witches get to operate with freedom means certain forces that would do harm to the next generation will have to be eliminated. Humans will have to be contained and managed."

stheno: didnt you try to contain the kishin and failed?

Medusa: "Yes. And I have learned from that error."

stheno: how so?

Medusa: "Why contain the Kishin, when there is madness all around us? You can't tell me you haven't noticed a change recently in the climate..."

stheno: ......what exactly are you planning?

Medusa: "Simply put, I will harness this madness, recruit witches like you in need of protection, to install a new order where Maaba has failed."

stheno: ?!?!?! overthrowing maaba? mother always said you gorgons were asking for a death wish, but this just proves it...

Medusa: "...And what became of your mother?"

stheno:....... *looks away*

Medusa: "...I'm sorry."

Euryale: *sniffle*

stheno:...humans are truly.....savage creatures.

Medusa: "And how does one deal with animals?"

stheno: what do animals have to do with this?

Medusa: "You said it yourself--humans are just creatures--mindless beasts, savages, whatever you wish to call them."

stheno:.......

Medusa: "And Mabaa wants to negotiate with simpletons who can't even think? Who resort to the extermination of our kind?"

stheno:..........

Euryale: "B-But to go against her is to surely die!"

Medusa: *smiles* "I assure you, if you work with me, no harm will come to you."

stheno: and if we refuse?

*Vector Arrows aim at Euryale's neck*

Euryale: "?!!!"

stheno: !!!!!

-hair wraps around neian's neck-

neian: *cries*

Medusa: "...Oh, that's a mistake."

stheno: dont you touch my sister....

Medusa: "I'm not. You're choking my daughter. Back off first."

stheno:.... *glaring* *lets go*

Medusa: *smirks, retracting the Arrows, as she brings Neian close to her*

-elsewhere-

kyouko: hmm.... (so this is kamihama, huh?)

*some shoppers are looking at shop windows*

kyouko:....*stomach gurgles*

???: nyohoho, you sound hungry there, friend.

kyouko: ?!?!? *aims her spear at-*

girl: woah now! easy!

kyouko: jeez, didnt anyone tell you not to sneak up on people?

girl: you seem quite tense, friend. dont think i've seen you 'round these parts.

kyouko: yeah, im from out of town.

girl: i see. enjoying the sights of kamihama?

kyouko: yeah, it's nice, i guess...

girl: *hands her a pamphlet* why not have a meal at walnuts? tell 'em manaka sent ya! *wink*

kyouko: um....*observes the pamphlet* i'll...keep that in mind.

-elsewhere-

stocking: *cooking*

girl 1: come on satoko-chan! give 'em hell!

Announcer: "Only 15 minutes left before plating!"

stocking: (alright, add a bit of salt to it...)

Contestant 2: *covered in tattoos and piercings, whisking in the pot*

contestant 3: *a small girl, standing on a step ladder as she whisks*

Audience Member: "Do it, babe! Show these amateurs how we do it!"

liz: woowoo!

Kid: "You can do it, sweetie!"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *looks out the window*

sonia + miyuri: *asleep*

Chuuya: "..." *flips through photos on his phone*

-seems they had a great time-

Chuuya: *smiles, looking at the ocean*

-later in the evening-

stocking: *collapses onto the couch* uuuuugh, i could go into hibernation for a thousand years right now.

Kid: ^^ "You did great..." *rubs her back*

liz: im surprised you of all people got a silver in the dessert section!

stocking: it's at least something, and i did get gold on the main dish. *yaaaaaaawn* now im all cooked out. kiddoooo can you make dinner, breakfast and lunch for the time being? =~=;

Kid: "Of course." *brushes hair away from her face* "For now, you need a lot of sleep."

stocking: would you carry me to bed? i dont feel like walking.

Kid: "Yes." *gingerly picks her up*

stocking: thanks sweetie. *cheek nuzzles* wuv yoooou~

Kid: ^\\\\^ "Love you too, my darling culinary expert."

liz: *smiles and rolls her eyes* wessy, would you carry me too~?

kirika: UUUUGH! XP you guys are so cheesy!

Wes: *picks up Liz* "Kirika, you strike me as the kind of person who does the heavy lifting..."

liz: *pouts* you sayin im fat? *cheek tug* meeeean! >3<

kirika: im going to bed before i gag to death. good fucking night.

Wes: ^^; "Not at all! I was saying Kirika seems more like she insists on carrying someone, rather than being carried..."

*something THUMPS on the window*

kirika: *siiiighs and goes over to the window*

eibon: ah, gopher my boy! how is everything back at the house?

liz:.....i totally forgot he was staying here.

Gopher: *pressed to the window like a Garfield doll* @~@ "Pretty okay, s-sir--just a problem flying back..."

eibon: it is getting rather late, isnt it? do come in. i just finished brewing some fresh tea.

Gopher: "Thank you--" *trips on his way in*

kirika: careful there...you ok?

Gopher: *nods* "S-Sorry--just kind of weird outside..."

kirika:...you been drinkin?

Gopher: "!!! No! The wind and everything just had me at a loss trying to fly over!" >~<

kirika: relax dude, i was just joking.

liz: what, never flew at night before or something?

Gopher: "I have. But usually I can navigate the wind flow far better than this--it's unreasonably windy for this season, more like winter..."

eibon: hmm. curious, i'll have to speak with lord death about it. it could be nothing, but given recent events, anything is possible...

kirika: in any case, you wanna play some smash or somethin'?

Gopher: *nods* "Lead the way!"

-elsewhere-

manaka: here you go~ *sets out the food*

kyouko: wow! this smells great!

manaka: ^^ enjoy~

kyouko: *smiles* thanks for the food! *nom* mmm!

*Kyouko's phone buzzes*

kyouko: ?? *looks*

Rin: *text* [how u enjoying the trip?]

kyouko: [doing great. having dinner @ this place called 'walnuts'] *sends pic of her meal*

Rin: [wow! looks delish!]

kyouko: [yep.] ..... [u remember that time when we were kids? uncle shiro took the 4 of us to a western style restaurant.]

Rin: [the one with the good fries?]

kyouko: [yeah, it was the first time momo and i were ever at a place like that. this was when mom and dad were doing some reno @ our old place...]

Rin: [ah right. u were excited about the desserts]

kyouko: [and i remember you doing something, it was either mooching off my plate or not eating all your food, i dunno, but i got super mad and punched you in the face.]

Rin: [huh. i didn't remember that until u said that. that punch must've given me brain damage. >_< still worth the fries tho]

kyouko: [>XP. but i did apologize, remember? guess the atmosphere of this place has me a bit nostalgic.]

Rin: [i wish we could do that again with fam]

kyouko: [ya]

-elsewhere-

shinoa: are you boys just about ready?

Kimizuki: "Been ready." *adjusts his tie*

shinoa: *exits, her hair tied off in a side tail, wearing a white dress with a red sash around the waist and a cream-colored bolero with pink tights and red shoes. her hair is also tied off with a pink ribbon*

Yoichi: "Oh, that looks lovely, Shinoa!" *wearing a vest and bowtie*

mitsuba: darn right she does. *her hair is tied into a ponytail with a black scrunchie, her dress is a sleeveless dress with a blue top and a black skirt with a black ribbon choker, wristbands, and sandal type shoes*

Kimizuki: "Hmm." *looks at his wristwatch--it's a silver analogue* "We're running behind..."

hyakuya: *steps out, she's in a green dress with a black jacket and green jeweled hairpin.*

Yoichi: "Wow, Akane, that looks great!"

hyakuya: thanks. im not used to wearing stuff like this.

shinoa: see? you look great. she was so embarrassed to come out like this.

hyakuya: >3< i-i was not!

Kimizuki: "..." >\\\\>; "You don't look like you're used to that sort of thing..."

hyakuya: hey, i can dress cute if i wanted! >///3///<

Kimizuki: "I didn't say you couldn't--I just don't really see you doing that!"

Yoichi: ^^; *backs away slowly*

hyakuya: ugh, WHATEVER! come on, the limo's waiting for us. -///~///- *mumble grumble*

shinoa:........taking all bets they're a couple by christmas time.

Yoichi: "20 bucks and 1 week of kitchen cleaning duty says by Halloween."

mitsuba: *rolls her eyes*

-elsewhere-

tomura: *looking at news articles on the i-island incident* hmmm....

Kurogiri: "How do you feel about All Might and those students surviving?"

tomura: pisses me off.....but i did learn some interesting things....have you heard of vladimir renfield?

Kurogiri: "The name is familiar--they're a scientist?"

tomura: apparently he was an engineer for hire for villains. and his descendant was a guest at the expo.

Kurogiri: "Interesting..." *sets food onto a tray*

tomura: and according to giran, one of his greatest inventions is stored away in the deserts of nevada in an abandoned facility.

Kurogiri: "Then perhaps you'll need a bit more information to find it..." *pushes the tray to him*

-elsewhere-

Kyoka: *tossing in bed*

demon snow: *standing guard*

Kyoka: "N-No..." *shaking*

demon snow:... *pats her head*

Kyoka: *calms down...breathes more steadily*

-elsewhere-

Yoichi: "Oh!"

hyakuya: talk about a fancy place!

Kimizuki: "They undoubtedly expect fine manners, so let's be on our best behavior."

shinoa: right.

*it seems like Riko's parents are speaking with someone*

mitsuba: *looks*

*a maid nods, and steps away*

Maid: "Oh! S-Sorry--I didn't see you there."

shinoa: hello, we're the party that rescued riko.

hyakuya: ......

Maid: "Yes, of course--we were expecting you. L-Let me take your, um...You don't have coats..."

Riko's Father: *walks over*

shinoa: hello sir.

Riko's Father: *takes Shinoa's hands, crying*

mitsuba: um...

Riko's Father: "Thank you for saving our child!"

shinoa: of course.

hyakuya: .....

Maid: "The young lady is still...um...preoccupied."

hyakuya:...do you know where she is?

Maid: "She was in the garden."

hyakuya:....may i go see?

Maid: "Right this way."

-outside-

*it looks like something is being set up*

hyakuya: *walks over*

Riko: *is setting up a grave...*

hyakuya: *ahem*

Riko: "Eeep!" *turns* "Oh! It's you!"

hyakuya: h-hey.....

Riko: "S-Sorry. I guess I'm still jumpy." ^^;

hyakuya:....*looks at the grave*

Riko: "I-I thought this would be a way to honor the memory of Shahal and Lana..."

hyakuya:...ah......

Riko: "It's...stupid, isn't it?"

hyakuya: no, not at all....

Riko: "I just didn't want to forget them. People shouldn't die without being remembered."

hyakuya: yeah......*bites her lip*

Riko: "...Did something like this happen to you, too?"

hyakuya:....i guess you heard what i said about my family back then, right?

Riko: *nods* "I'm sorry."

hyakuya: there isnt a day that goes by where i dont think about them....and mika....he's out there, somewhere.

Riko: "He's like Shahal?"

hyakuya: *nods* vampire or not, he's still my family...

Riko: *smiles* "I bet you can save him."

hyakuya: you think so?

Riko: *nods* "You were able to save me, and help Shahal..."

hyakuya:......

Riko: "You can do it..."

hyakuya:...thanks.

Riko: "...I was going to say a prayer for them..."

hyakuya:...good idea.

Riko: *lowers her head, clasping her hands*

-elsewhere-

mikaela:......*remembering akane and yuichiro*

{Yuichiro: *pouts, sitting away*}

{mika: hey yuu, want to play? *smiles*}

{Yuichiro: "..." *shakes his head*}

{mika:...do you mind if i sit with you?}

{Yuichiro: "...I'm not stopping you."}

{mika: *smiles and sits next to him*}

{Yuichiro: "...I hate this."}

{mika: hmm?}

{Yuichiro: "They have us caged like animals."}

{mika: .....}

{Yuichiro: "They're going to kill us--I just know it."}

{mika:...we'll find a way out of here.}

{Yuichiro: "Tch. I'll believe it when I see it."}

{mika: and we'll escape. all of us.}

mikaela:......

Ferid: "There you are..." *walks up to the roof*

mikaela:...what do you want?

Ferid: "A counter-strike is being planned. War is coming."

mikaela:.....

Ferid: "I suggest you come in--much to discuss."

mikaela:...fine....(akane...i'll definitly save you....)

-morning-

Gin: *yawns* *looks to see Q in their bed* "..." *gentle nudge*

higuchi: *yaaaaawn* nhuh?

Gin: "Looks like he was scared overnight."

higuchi: hmmm.....

Gin: *nudges Q carefully* "Time to wake up..."

Q: *yaaaawn*

Gin: "Sleep well?"

Q: mmhmm... -.-

Gin: "...Want pancakes?"

Q: yes please.

Gin: "Okay. Go wash up." *gets out of bed*

-elsewhere-

Kid: *brings up a breakfast tray* *looks inside their bedroom*

stocking: *sound asleep*

Kid: "..." *sets the food down on a table near the bed* ("I'll let her catch up on sleep while I finish some tasks...")

-elsewhere-

Joker: "Up and at them, troops!" *clangs a pan*

ria marcelo: ?!?!? SHIT! *falls out of bed*

Viktor: *sits up from the couch he crashed on* *sleep mumbling* "3.1415926535 8979323846 2643383279 5028841971 6939937510 5820974944 5923078164 0628620899 8628034825 3421170679 8214808651 3282306647 0938446095 5058223172 5359408128 4811174502 8410270193 8521105559 6446229489 5493038196 4428810975 6659334461 2847564823 3786783165 2712019091 4564856692 3460348610 4543266482 1339360726 0249141273 7245870066 0631558817 4881520920 9628292540 9171536436 7892590360 0113305305 4882046652 1384146951 9415116094 3305727036 5759591953 0921861173 8193261179 3105118548 0744623799 6274956735 1885752724 8912279381 8301194912 9833673362 4406566430 8602139494 6395224737 1907021798 6094370277 0539217176 2931767523 8467481846 7669405132 0005681271 4526356082 7785771342 7577896091 7363717872 1468440901 2249534301 4654958537 1050792279 6892589235 4201995611 2129021960 8640344181 5981362977 4771309960 5187072113 4999999837 2978049951 0597317328 1609631859 5024459455 3469083026 4252230825 3344685035 2619311881 7101000313 7838752886 5875332083 8142061717 7669147303 5982534904 2875546873 1159562863 8823537875 9375195778 1857780532 1712268066 1300192787 6611195909 2164201989--"

Joker: "Nana, time for your breakfast shake!"

ivy: shut up! *throws a pillow at viktor*

Viktor: "...Can we have pie for breakfast?"

-elsewhere-

Yohei: "Looks like Renfield's research is going well." *slides a tablet to Mana*

mana: *looks* im glad remi's making a name for herself.

Yohei: *nods* "I bet she's getting some decent invitations from companies to produce her work."

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "And here are the girls building the sand castle." *shows a photo on his phone*

kouyou: my my. ^^

Chuuya: "Miyuri was shocked how big the ocean was."

kouyou: i could imagine...

sonia: *brushing mito*

mito: =w=

Chuuya: "Girls, did you have fun at the beach?"

miyuri: IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!

Chuuya: ^^; "That's good."

-elsewhere-

Asher: *waiting for the bus* "..."

zeke: sup!

Asher: "Oh. You're here? You live around here?"

zeke: the dorm's not that far off.

Axel: "Yeah--we never see you here before, though!"

Asher: >_>; "I got an earlier start...The dorms alright?"

zeke: yeah, they're pretty cool.

Asher: "Hmm."

Axel: "Spacious, and a decent laundry room in the basement!"

-elsewhere-

Zarya: *pedaling her bike to the DWMA--and spots someone* "???"

kirika: *under the bridge, looking for something*

Zarya: "..." *pulls over, looks over the bridge*

kirika: hey goph, see anything?

Gopher: *has pulled up his pants legs, shoes off as he marches through the water* "Not yet! I thought I stepped on something--but it was just a quarter."

kirika: ah.

-elsewhere-

Hyde: "Excited for your training camp? Where they holding it at?"

ochako: cant say.

Hyde: "Aw, keeping secrets? What if I bribed you with this?" *holds up a bag of chips*

ochako: no, i legit dont know where they're having it. ^^;

Hyde: "Huh. They really got security that tight after all the Villain attacks? That sucks. I guess I'm not used to it given how much promotion goes into Licht's concerts."

ochako: ah.

Todoroki: *walking up to the steps*

ochako: hey todoroki! *waves*

Todoroki: "Oh. Hello." *waves* "How are you?"

ochako: just talking to hyde before classes, you?

Todoroki: "Heading to homeroom."

Hyde: "Well, I won't keep you two..." >w>

-elsewhere-

atsushi: hmm....

Kyoka: " 'Hmm'? Is that a good 'hmm' or a bad 'hmm'?"

atsushi: hmm sorry, just focusing on the test. ^^;

Sid: "No talking."

Kyoka: -_-

atsushi: ^^;;

Sid: *walking through the aisle--*

*the door opens*

atsushi: ??

Akutagawa: "Sorry I am late."

atsushi: .u.;

Sid: "Have a seat." *sets the test face-down on the table*

Akutagawa: *nods* *sits across the aisle from Atsushi, starts taking the test*

-elsewhere-

*knock on the Agency door*

kenji: *opens the door*

Katai: *wrapped in a blanket, shivering*

kenji: oh, hi mr katai! come on in!

Katai: *penguin-walks inside* "H-Hi, Kenji...Wh-Who is here?" *holds up a CD* "I-I was finishing a mapping project Mr. Fukuzawa asked for..."

yosano: oh, hey katai.

Katai: >~< "H-Hello, Doctor." *sets the CD down, falls onto the couch*

yosano: i'll hand these over to fukuzawa then.

naomi: need anything to eat?

Katai: "THANK YOU!" *bundles up*

-elsewhere-

Ragnarok: -_-# "What you mean I need to work?"

mami: well we cant just live off my family's savings forever, and you need to earn your keep.

Ragnarok: "This is some bullshit! Just give me half of Crona's food--they don't need it!"

mami: *GLARE*

Ragnarok: "..." *GLARES BACK, shoves a paper in front of her* "My resume needs work, so fix it!"

-elsewhere-

higuchi: morning everyone.

Tachihara: "Yo."

Pushkin: <Morning.>

katya: <yo>

Gin: "Busy day today..."

hirotsu: ah, just the person i needed to see. we recieved a new mission to check in on some arms dealers.

Gin: *grabs her knives* "Local ones?"

hirotsu: *nods* you know the crimson lotus, right?

Tachihara: *had his chair leaning back--and falls out of it* "Wh-What?!"

Gin: "Yes."

Pushkin: "??? I don't."

katya: they dangerous or somethin'?

higuchi: ugh, _those_ guys. their boss is super freaky. *shudder* creepy cobra man...

Tachihara: "Plus, you know, 'crimson'? Blood? Yeah, that's kind of a big deal."

katya: ...are we gonna get to fight them? i've been itching to fight for a while now, and if i dont pop some heads soon, everything's gonna start feeling like sand again.

Pushkin: "...Wait, an actual cobra, or just a rat snake? 'Cause rat snakes aren't that bad. I mean, their bites aren't venomous. I should know--I still got the scars. Want to see?!"

higuchi: ... ^^; maaaybe some other time.

katya: ttch- <fuckin wuss.>

Gin: *shifts away from Katya* "We'll go. Coordinates?"

-elsewhere-

Rin: *sitting on the floor, tapping his fingers* *yawn*

kuro: arent you going to school today?

Rin: "... ... ..." O_____O "CRAP!" *tosses random stuff in his bag* "The time zone shifts between here and Kyoto screwed me over!" *runs out the door*

-elsewhere-

Saria: *collapses on the gym mat* -~- "I hate climbing the rope..."

izumi: my hands are sore =~=

nygus: nakajima, you're up!

atsushi: *gulps and approaches the rope* *inhales* ok. *starts climbing*

Asher: "Huh. He's not doing that bad. Some people have all the luck."

Lucy: *shouting* "You're doing great! Climb faster!"

atsushi: *still climbing*

*the bell is within reach...*

Sid: *checking his stopwatch* "Almost under the record..."

atsushi: *reaches out*

*then the rope is cut*

atsushi: !?!?!?!? QwQ meep.

*and down goes the rope--and Atsushi*

atsushi: *YELPS* *TIGER PAWS OUT*

Lucy: D8>

*he sticks the landing*

hibiki: *holds up a '9' card*

Sid: "What the hell happened up there?!"

nygus: *examining the rope*

Kyoka: "..." *glances at Akutagawa*

Akutagawa: -_-; "I was standing all the way over here. Did you see me slice it?"

*it looks like the rope was sliced part way through*

Saria: O_O; "Glad it didn't fall while we were up there..."

atsushi: if it was him, we would have seen rashomon...*whispers* are you still going by 'araragi' at school?

nygus: what do you think, sid?

Akutagawa: *nods*

atsushi: good to know, araragi!

Sid: "I think we have someone who thinks this is some practical joke. Until we find out who did it, let's have the students think about the ramifications about such pranks: 5 laps around the gym!"

*collective groan*

-elsewhere-

itsuka: HYAH! *chops a board*

Hiryu: "Good form."

itsuka: *phew* thanks.

kodai: *shrinking pots*

Hiryu: "It'd be easier with a Quirk right now..." *studies the board...then chops it* "But good for practicing aim."

tokage: so the only living thing you've been able to change the size of is yourself, yuin?

kodai: *signing* <that's correct.>

Togaru: "You'll have to work on that in training camp..." *trying to summon more blades--then lets out a grunt of pain*

pony: you alright, togaru?

Togaru: "I've been trying to increase my blade output--and I'm hitting a limit."

pony: do you need to see the nurse?

Togaru: "I don't need the nurse--I need to get this done--OW!"

Hiryu: "Leave it for training camp before you kill yourself."

itsuka: should i just bring her here?

Togaru: T~T "I-I'm not stopping any of you--whatever..."

itsuka: ok, brb.

reiko: that's our class-rep for you.

kuroiro: *pops out of a canvas reiko had painted black* quite.

kinoko: dude, that's rad.

Tetsutetsu: "GAH! How long you been there?!"

kuroiro: i'd estimate about 8-9 minutes.

reiko: i got a canvas and some paint from the art room to help kuroiro with his training.

Bondo: "That's really impressive..."

ibara: that's very kind of you, reiko.

yosetsu: come on guys, i can totally weld this quarter to the ceiling! just give me a boost, please?

kosei: just dont blame us if you break your arm or something. ready monoma?

Monoma: "Born ready! Let's do this!!!"

kosei: *high five* ok. 1.....2...3!

yosetsu: *runs at them*

kosei: *blows air*

Monoma: *mimics Kosei's quirk as well*

yosetsu: *jumps onto the solid air platforms and reaches for the ceiling* HUP!

*does he make it?*

shoda: *covers eyes* aw jeez i cant watch!

-success!-

yosetsu: YAHOO! *falls* oh shi-

*CRASH*

Monoma: ._.;

yosetsu: im okaaaay. @w@;

Bondo: "This is what happens when the class rep isn't here to say this is a bad idea..."

tokage: nice save, juurota!

Juurota: "I try..." *sets Yosetsu down*

-elsewhere-

Amaimon: "Stocking-sensei is taking the day off? Darn. I was looking forward to additional tutoring."

meiling: yes, but that doesnt mean you can slack off on your studies.

Amaimon: "I know, I know--it just stinks when she can explain the stuff better than other teachers. And she gives treats when I get the right answers."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *sitting in the den, reviewing satellite images of the Moon* "..."

eibon: mind if i sit down with you?

Kid: "Oh! Yes, of course, sir." *shifts over to give him a seat*

eibon: *takes a seat* anything on your mind, lad?

Kid: "...The spread of madness in previous instances has been terrifying. And that Kishin cult my weapons and I encountered in Tombstone...Now the Moon..."

eibon: hmm, this is certainly troubling.

Kid: "I'm sorry to ask this, but in your previous experiences, you have seen something similar, haven't you?"

eibon:....in some cases, yes. such as when i sealed pandora.

Kid: "...The seal you used...Is it something you've taught to others?"

eibon: hm? actually, im not sure. when i sealed her, i acted purely on instinct using my father's book.

Kid: "Do you still have that book?"

eibon: you mean the book of enoch?

Kid: "Y-Yeah..."

eibon: ....

Kid: "I just think about...What happens if we don't have people who know how to contain these?" *looks at his hands* "I barely know how to confront this..."

eibon:....*pats his back*

Kid: "S-Sorry--this isn't just about me. I'm...scared."

eibon: there there, it will be alright....(damn that pandora....)

Kid: *nods* "R-Right...I just wish I knew how to fix this. After the people we've lost..."

-elsewhere-

Axel: "No, see, I heard it was ghosts--pulling pranks around the campus. The ghost of a dead student..."

lei-lei: freaky!

hibiki: yeah, i heard rumors that a student was murdered during the halloween dance a few years back.

Yafeu: "WOW. THAT IS SCARY."

Duncan: "Oh, come on--you're really that naive to think ghosts are a thing?"

genny: well, one of my stories is about ghosts, so i believe it's possible.

Axel: "See? How else do you explain the rope getting cut? Or the boys' shower running only cold water? Or Genny's story?"

Duncan: "Worn fiber, broken boiler, and she writes fiction. Try again."

Kanin: "..."

genny:...duncan, you're not scared, are you?

Duncan: "?!! M-Me? Scared?! N-No! I even talked to those idiots in the Occult Club before, and I wasn't afraid of what they had to say. HA HA HA HA HA..." *sweating*

preston: mr armstrong does make some good points, though he does seem rather shaken as well.

Duncan: >_<#

Axel: "...I think I know how we can solve this. Late night ghost hunting." *pulls out a pair of night-vision goggles*

-elsewhere-

Charon: "Have you seen Arrow? Haumea is chomping at the bit again..."

kagu-tsuchi: i believe she's speaking with sho.

Charon: "Ah, no...If Haumea gets near him again, it'll be more problems. If you see Arrow, tell her to get to Haumea ASAP." *marching towards Sho's room*

-elsewhere-

higuchi: *looks at the building*

Pushkin: "Huh. I didn't think this when I heard 'lotus.'"

katya: looks a tad run-down.

Tachihara: "Probably a lot of broken glass...Gremlin, you go first."

katya: *glare* *approaches silently, holding her knife*

*it seems empty of people, full of boxes...*

katya:....seems clear so far.

Gin: *looks at Higuchi* "Shall we block the exits?"

higuchi: *nods*

Gin: *blocks the window...*

Tachihara: *moves to the rear door...*

higuchi:.....*holds up 3 fingers....then 2....then 1*

Tachihara: *kicks down the door*

-only a few foot soldiers and a higher ranked member are there-

???: what the-

Tachihara: *aims* "Don't move!"

???: port mafia, eh? you have some nerve-

higuchi: miss arashi, was it? we're here on business.

arashi: are you now...?

Gin: *climbs through the window, studying the foot soldiers*

higuchi: mind if we chat for a moment?

arashi:...very well.

-elsewhere-

Medusa: "Follow more closely."

stheno:....

Euryale: "Madame Medusa? Where are we going?"

Medusa: "To the safe haven."

stheno: oh?

*up ahead is a cave...it vaguely looks like a snake's mouth*

stheno:......

Euryale: "S-Scary..."

Medusa: "After you~"

-elsewhere-

eijiro: *sitting in the shopping cart* ok, kites are secure.

Denki: "You ready?"

eijiro: ready!

mina: godspeed my dude.

Jirou: *video recording*

sero: *pushes the cart*

eijiro: OwO

*the cart picks up speed...*

eijiro: WREEEEEEE!!!!

Jirou: "So, I notice the kite isn't helping..."

mina: but it is going up.

Denki: "WOO!"

-elsewhere-

himiko: *looking at the tracker* just a few miles this way! ^^

spinner: hopefully it's not too long. otherwise im gonna pass out from heat exhaustion. =_=

Mustard: *pants, tugging at his school uniform's collar* "I-I thought reptiles could handle heat..."

spinner: depends on where exactly they're from. =3= yo dabs! you see anything yet?

Dabi: "Dead people."

spinner: seriously?!

Dabi: "Yeah, 'cause if you call me 'Dabs' again, you're fucking dead."

spinner: OxO;;;;;; *GULPS*

himiko: *giggles* i get it!

mr compress: i thought he was referencing the sixth sense.

Twice: "SPOILERS, YOU JERK! That movie is, like, a hundred years old."

spinner: hey i think i see something!

himiko: *counting on her fingers* hmm?

-looks to be an abandoned facility of some kind-

Dabi: "Hm. Twice, surround and check it out."

Twice: "ROGER!" *splits up* *multiple copies look through the windows* "I don't see anything! I SEE DARKNESS INSIDE!"

spinner: *checking for a door*

Mustard: "Looks abandoned. Let's just break open a window."

himiko: *takes out the crowbar from her bag*

Dabi: "That'll work."

-SMASH-

himiko: yippie! ^^

Twice: "Neat! BUT IT LITTERED EVERYTHING IN GLASS!"

Mustard: "..."

mr compress: well, shall we head on in?

Twice: "Good idea!" *shoves Mustard inside*

Mustard: "H-Hey!"

-seems rather quiet and chilly inside-

Mustard: *shivers*

himiko: helloooooo~?

-her voice echoes down the corridor-

-the tracker is beeping-

mr compress: we're close...

Dabi: *looking along the walls*

-the further they go in, the faster the tracker beeps-

Twice: *holding an ear to the tracker* "Tell us, little friend--where will you lead us? ...GIVE US A BETTER HINT, YOU BASTARD!"

spinner: im gonna keep guard out here. i got a bad feeling about this place....

Dabi: "Make sure nothing gets in, or out."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *knocks* "Stocking? You up?"

stocking: yeah.

Kid: *enters* "Hey. Feel more rested?"

stocking: yeah. just playing some mobile games.....GRAH! FUCK! RATE-UP IS A LIE! >n<

Kid: ^^; "Chance is fickle." *sits by her side* "Who do you hope to get in the scout?"

stocking: 'philia has a new june bride SSR. gotta roll for best girl, y'know?

Kid: "Words to live by~"

stocking: ^^ hehe~

Kid: "This may be a dumb question, but you don't consider paying for more chances to roll, do you?"

stocking: sometimes it's tempting as hell.

Kid: "But you'd rather the challenge?"

-elsewhere-

-inside the facility, the beeping increases as they approach a storage area-

Dabi: "..."

Twice: "Not the best tune. THE BEAT IS OFF."

mr compress: seems our bounty is in here.

Mustard: "So how do we open it up?"

himiko: *crowbarring the door open*

Dabi: *looking through the door's crack*

-there is a large, dark room filled with boxes. the beeping increases speed as it points into it-

Twice: "This is as bad as the Master Emerald shard hunt. THE GAME WAS UNDER-RATED, ESPECIALLY THE FISHING STAGES!"

himiko: *heads inside*

Dabi: *checking the surroundings*

-tons of boxes are stacked to the ceiling. but one toward the center of the room stands out-

mr compress: is this...a casket?

-the beeping is so fast it's almost a loud, high-pitched drone-

Dabi: *blasts the device with fire*

himiko: *dusts the top of the casket*

casket: -UPDATES INITIALIZING-

himiko: oooooooh!

mr compress: this may take a while, so i'll just go ahead and take this. *takes out one of his pearls*

Mustard: "What the hell is in there?"

mr compress: who knows. well. we'd best bring it back to base.

-elsewhere-

Axel: *tossing items into his duffle bag* "And we'll need this." *holds up night vision goggles and a Nerf gun*

zeke: check and check.

Asher: *sitting on Zeke's bed, looking around* "You really think _that_ is enough against things that go bump in the night?"

hibiki: worst case, about half of us are weapons.

zeke: think of it as 'extra curricular'

Asher: "And breaking and entering. ...Well, I'm in."

izumi: *gulp*

Duncan: -^- "There's no shame in backing out..."

izumi: i'm ok! >.<

Duncan: "?! W-Well, so am I!" >___<

Kanin: "...Yes, you two look really calm right now."

-elsewhere-

Otis: *on a leash--then spots someone* "BARK!"

soul: oh, hey again, mr. um...

Otis's Owner: "Keller."

soul: ah, i see. doing well?

Keller: "...You're that Death Scythe kid?"

soul: yeah. soul evans.

Keller: "Hmm. That's why you look familiar..."

Otis: *barks at Soul*

soul: hey there to you too, otis right?

Keller: "Yep."

Otis: *nudges into Soul's knees*

-elsewhere-

tomura: so this is the cargo?

himiko: yeppers!

mr compress: caked in dust, though...

Mustard: *looking for clues of how long it's been locked up...*

himiko: what do you think it is?

banshee: it looks like a coffin....

spinner: hey, there's something written on the side here. anyone got a duster?

Twice: "..." *pulls at Mustard's sleeve to wipe the side*

Mustard: D8<

spinner: hmmm...'NOS4A2'....what do you think that means?

shaula: maybe it's an SCP or something?

tomura: seems to be doing updates.....toga, keep watch on this thing, let us know if it does anything.

himiko: AYEAYE!

Kurogiri: "This feels...ominous."

-elsewhere-

atsushi: we're here. *waves*

Asher: "Yo, detective persons and...whoever you are."

Akutagawa: -_-

izumi: so we're really doing this, huh?

Axel: "Heck yeah! It's an adventure to find out what is causing all the weird stuff!"

Yafeu: *on look-out for teachers*

Duncan: *fiddling with a video camera*

genny: what if we get caught?

Kanin: "Hope we can run fast?" ^^;

-and so-

Axel: *wearing a flashlight headband*

Kyoka: *looks at Izumi* "You are a meister, yes?"

izumi: y-yes.

Kyoka: "Ah. What's your specialization?"

izumi: um....

Asher: "Tonfa."

Kyoka: "Oh."

*the halls are rather dark despite the candles on the walls...*

lei-lei: where to first?

Duncan: "Hmph. The gym is too far away. Fortunately, I know a shortcut." *opens a door, leading downstairs*

atsushi: ._. the basement?

hibiki:....if this were a horror movie, duncan would definitely die first.

Duncan: O_O;;; "..." >_<# "J-Just follow me! I already looked down here earlier today while getting to the library..."

-elsewhere-

ochako: heck yeah, game night!

mina: tokoyami said he couldnt join us tonight. he's doing his podcast.

Jirou: "Okay, what're we in the mood for?"

ochako: old maid time.

eijiro: awesome! *he has some bandages on him*

Denki: ._. "You think you shouldn't lie down, bro?"

eijiro: i got hard before any serious injury could take place.

Jirou: "... ... ..."

Denki: "...Moving on."

-elsewhere-

himiko: zzzzz *asleep and hugging her stain plushie*

casket: -UPDATES COMPLETE-

himiko: zzzzzz.....

Mustard: *walks into the kitchen*

Twice: *passed out on the couch*

*the casket opens*

Mustard: *drinking out of the carton*

himiko: hello? -.-

???: *metallic noise, like a sigh combined with air released from pistons*

himiko: *glances over* owo

*emerging from the casket is a metallic, slim figure...it stretches its arms, revealing talons and sharp shoulders...*

himiko: *stares in awe*

*orange "eyes"--one rounder than the other, turn to her*

???: "...Hullo."

himiko: hi! ^w^

spinner: what's all the noise? *rubs his eyes* .................

???: *looks at Spinner* "...It is rude to stare."

spinner:.....*SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM* *turns to run....and hits the doorframe, knocking himself out*

tomura: *in his room* hmmm. so this tech was the same used to sabotage the orion station launch only to be stopped by-

*the lights go out*

tomura:..........son of a fucking bitch! *slams the door open* alright who forgot to pay-..what the fuck is that?

himiko: can we keep him? CAN WE KEEP HIM?!?!

???: *biting the karaoke machine, sucking electricity out of it* "Mmmm~" =u=

shaula: turn it down! some of us want to sleep!.....what the fuck's with the halloween decoration?

banshee: um....

kinuta: what the heck?

magne: EEEEEK! >~<

???: *pulls back, a sigh of relief--as electric wings explode out of its back* "...Must you make such noise?! You act as if you've never seen something like me! ...Although--" *strokes the forehead, smirking* "I am a rare specimen indeed."

himiko: *HUG* i like him already! ^w^

???: *blink* "..." -_-; *trying to pick her away* "None shall touch Nos-4-A2."

tomura: so you're the one that was in that box, eh?

Nos-4-A2: "Brilliant deduction." *looks around* "My GPS shows my position has changed drastically. Internal clock has changed by--!!! That long?! What the devil?!"

tomura: yep, been a while. lots of shit's happened since you've been napping.

spinner: ooogh. what happened? i had the craziest nightmare dudes.

Nos-4-A2: "Napping? I was put into a stasis! Have you any idea how starved I am for the life-giving charge of pure electric--" *looks over at Spinner* "Do try to keep up, lad--I can't stand to have to repeat my back story more than once."

tomura: so, what exactly do you 'do' persay?

shaula: besides looking like some kind of sci-fi B-movie monster?

Nos-4-A2: "My creator programmed me to destroy potential threats..." *smiles* "Of course, that does not preclude me from sustaining myself, especially when it entertains me." *mutters at Shaula, arms crossed and pissy* "At least I do not look like a cracked computer screen stuck on a 32-bit screen saver."

tomura: such as the orion station?

Nos-4-A2: "Yes...Now I would like to know who you all are."

tomura: ....ever heard of 'All for One'?

Nos-4-A2: "Yes, Dr. Renfield had done some commissions for him back in the day."

tomura: he's the one we work for...

-elsewhere-

Kanin: "Don't suppose you've written this kind of a setting into a book yet?" *looking at the dungeon doors in the underground...*

genny: sort of.... also they're manga, technically speaking

Kanin: "R-Right, sorry..."

Duncan: *eyeroll* "I heard this is where potential Kishins were imprisoned, right under the school."

atsushi: *gulps*

lei-lei: what about the demon mirror and the toilet destroyer?

Akutagawa: "...Toilet destroyer? A demon with intestinal distress?"

izumi: ^-^;

*a low growl is heard*

atsushi: ?? *looks at his stomach*

Kyoka: "..." *offers a snack bar*

Axel: "Hmm..." *ear to the wall* "Nah, not hunger pains--it's...a shifting noise..."

genny: lei-lei...

lei-lei: *transforms*

*something clicks along the floor*

izumi: *listening*

*bright lights shine at the end of the hall and disappear as a shriek echoes*

zeke: !!

Asher: "Wandering orbital spectre!"

Axel: "...For real? I thought it'd be a phantasm M class."

hibiki: in any case, we should check it out, right?

Duncan: "Oh, hell no! I'm done with this crap!" *opens a door* "Where's the exit?!"

lei-lei: *drags him along*

*what they didn't see is behind the door are 3 hooded people clutching scythes*

Hood 1: *watches* "..."

izumi: .....

Saria: "You think there really are ghosts here? Wouldn't Lord Death have reaped them already?"

lukas: well, sometimes they escape, according to what mr kid said.

amelia: sometimes a soul's circumstances are different, depending on how they passed on. some become tethered...

Axel: "Bro. It's gotta be a ghost tetherball."

zeke: *sigh* really bro?

Asher: *looking at the end of the hall, as it forks off* "Unless it went through walls, got 2 paths to choose..."

zeke: *pulls something from his bag*

hibiki: what's that?

zeke: a dowsing rod.

Duncan: "What, you're trying to find water?"

zeke: *shakes head*

Kanin: "They have been used to find gravesites..."

atsushi: .~.;;;

Akutagawa: "It would make sense--what else would happen to students who fail this school?"

atsushi: .__________________________.

Saria: ^^; "Or, just going to throw this out there, they are expelled?"

Akutagawa: "...I prefer my answer, Sweater Person."

Saria: ._.

lukas: jeez, araragi....

Akutagawa: "Hmph. We could probably cover more ground splitting up--"

zeke: classic horror cliche.

Akutagawa: OnO

-elsewhere-

Sid: *grading papers--and hearing thumps* "???" *looking under the desk*

nygus: everything alright?

Sid: "I keep hearing some loud 'thump' downstairs."

nygus: do you think it's intruders?

Sid: "Or someone breaking out..." *gets up* "Let's go."

-downstairs-

*the clicking is heard again*

izumi: *gulp*

Asher: "The heck is doing that?"

Duncan: "Okay, I'm not saying it's a ghost--what if it is something else, like a demon?"

atsushi: *sniffing*

*it seems...kind of musty*

atsushi: *listening*

*it sounds like nails rushing along the floor...but it sounds like something is pursuing it*

hibiki: *peeks*

*the dots of light shine again--and they are now focused on Hibiki*

hibiki: ??

???: *SCREECH!*

hibiki: !!!!!

zeke: hibiki!

Axel: "Aw, man--it's probably a ghoul!"

Duncan: "Or a vampire!"

Asher: "Nah, they don't act like that."

Kanin: "??? Atsushi--do you see what I see?"

atsushi: yeah.

Kanin: "Then I guess we got nothing to worry about. Duncan, you can revert back to human form..."

Duncan: >_<# "I-I'm fine like this--"

*something leaps at the yoyo, ripping it away from Kanin*

Kanin: OwO;

hibiki: !!!

amelia: !!

*it's...Karl*

Karl: *gnawing on the yoyo*

Duncan: *loud shrieks* "Get it off me! Get it off of me!"

hibiki: it's....a raccoon.....

lei-lei: AWWWWW!

Asher: "...This is sadly anticlimactic."

Karl: OwO *holding the yoyo in his mouth, walks up to Lei-Lei*

Duncan: T~T

lei-lei: hehe~ ^^ do you smell this? *takes a bag of apple slices from her pocket*

Karl: *drops Duncan, paws at the bag lightly, happy chittering*

genny: why do you-

lei-lei: emergency snacks.

izumi: isnt this the librarian's raccoon?

Axel: ._. "Dang. That's not what I was expecting. I thought it was a phantasm or a ghoul or maybe some kind of furry demon."

???: *ghostly moaning*

Axel: OwO "OH, HECK YEAH! A GHOST FOR REAL NOW--"

*a pale face lit by candlelight appears above Saria and Izumi*

lukas: *SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM*

Poe: "EEEEEEEK!" *falls back*

atsushi: hi mr poe.

Saria: "?!!!" *steps back*

Poe: Q_Q "H-Hello...K-Karl? Are you okay?"

Karl: *munching on apples*

izumi: what are you doing down in the school basement, sir?

Poe: "I was supposed to meet someone when Karl got loose and scurried off--Wait, why are you all here? This isn't permitted to students."

Kyoka: "A ghost hunt."

Poe: "...Oh. Extra credit?"

zeke:.....yes?

Poe: "Goody! I am a bit of an expert on ghosts--I live with them!"

-and so-

Poe: *has finished writing notes on a chalkboard he brought with him* "--and that is how the spectral effusion solidifies for interactions with tangible settings! Are there any questions?"

Asher: *asleep on Izumi's shoulder*

izumi: ^^;

hibiki: what now?

genny: wait, exactly who did you say you were going to meet?

Poe: "Oh, I was going to meet--"

*smoke pours into the hallway*

izumi: !!??

*in a mirror along the wall, a cloaked figure can be seen wielding a scythe*

hibiki: !!!!!

*another appears in another mirror*

Duncan: "Wha?!!"

atsushi: *tiger arms*

*the last...is not showing up in the mirror*

Asher: *yawns, looks around* "...Huh."

izumi: what's going on?

Poe: ^w^ "Oh, there you are, Rowena."

rowena: hello brother. ^^

alice: *nod*

annabelle: salutations!

*the cloaked figure not showing up in the mirror removes the hood, revealing Magaki*

Duncan: "... ... ..." *passes out, his soul trying to escape out of him...*

amelia: the mystery and occult club? that would make sense.

Magaki: "No, this is where we hold meetings now and then. The spectral energy is higher here."

Asher: "..." ("So much for 'no students allowed' here...Damn nepotism.")

izumi: i....see....

rowena: *checks her phone* goodness! it's that late already!?

Kanin: "I suppose it is best to get out before more faculty find us."

Axel: "Neat fog effect, BTW."

Magaki: "...I thought it was you who did that."

Poe: "...What?"

Duncan: O______O;;;

rowena:....it seems we have unfinished business. do you mind if we join you on your little adventure? *shiny eyes*

Kanin: "I think having some experts would be useful--"

*then a tennis ball beans Kanin in the head*

Kanin: X_X *collapses*

hibiki: what the-?!

*a hockey stick swings at Izumi's neck--*

izumi: *dodges*

Asher: "What the hell?!"

*something is growling and panting...a tall, lumbering ghostly figure, dressed in a mess of various sporting equipment, wielding a cricket bat...*

annabelle: !!! *starts chanting*

Axel: "... ... ...IT WAS A GHOST WITH UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN THE GYM! I CALLED IT--"

*a baseball hits Axel in the balls*

Axel: "... ... ..." *collapses*

zeke: *holds his groin* D8>

Poe: "?!!!" *pulls a book out* "No, this one is unfinished--" *tosses it, pulls out another book* "No, the setting is too cliche--" *tosses it*

Akutagawa: *strikes with Rashomon--but it just goes through the ghost* "?! How do you attack something you can't touch?!"

atsushi: CANT YOUR COAT EAT SPACE?!

Kyoka: "Leave it to me..." *summons Demon Snow*

Akutagawa: *trying to eat the space--and the ghost still stands there* "If it was actually occupying space--but it's a ghost, so that's not exactly sufficient, now is it?!"

amelia: ....excuse me. why are you here?

Ghost: "FOR SPORTS AND GLOOOOOOORY!"

Poe: *still reviewing his unfinished manuscripts--and pulls out a yearbook*

rowena: *looks at the yearbook*

amelia: were you the one who cut the rope today?

Ghost: "HE WAS GOING TO BREAK MY RECORD!" *summons a javelin--and throws it at Atsushi*

atsushi: im really sorry sir!

rowena: found it! you're Jonas Atkinson, yes?

Ghost: "JONAS IS DEAD!" *slams a foot down, forming a sumo wrestler circle around Duncan*

Duncan: "?!!! OH, HELL NO!" *tries to run--*

amelia: what is it you want?

Ghost: "TO PROTECT MY--" *leaps at Duncan* "RECOOOOOOORDS!"

Duncan: "EEEEEEEEEK!!!"

atsushi: crap, he's not listening!

amelia: that doesnt justify almost killing people and seriously injuring others!

izumi: what she said!

Ghost: "YOU DON'T KNOW SPORTS!" *is spinning Duncan over his head*

Duncan: "I'M GOING TO HURL!!!"

Asher: "So, Occult Club, how does one, I don't know, exorcise this thing? Bring back some memory to them? Or let them finish their business?"

amelia: it's true, i dont know much, but i do know that time goes on, and eventually someone will shatter the record. if you keep hurting others to stop that, you're only hurting yourself more.

Ghost: "THEY HURT ME! I HAD NOTHING ELSE BEFORE I WAS KILLED! JUST MY RECORDS!"

izumi: who hurt you? maybe we can help you? how did you die?

Ghost: "I DON'T KNOW! THEY FOUND ME--"

Poe: "With a bottle of a sports drink in the locker room."

Ghost: "...What?"

Poe: "Common enough way to kill someone: poison."

izumi: ....

Poe: "It would be easy to hide the smell and flavor, passing off such a death as cardiac arrest given the athlete's over-exertion to be so accomplished in so many sports. But without having motive and opportunity, proving it is nearly impossible, leaving this ghost's business forever unfinished."

Ghost: *growling*

rowena: do you know where you got the drink?

Ghost: "My locker in the boys' room..."

izumi: which locker was that?

Ghost: "Locker 99."

izumi: ok. let's go.

Axel: X_X

Duncan: X_X

Kanin: X_X

Asher: "...I think someone should hang back."

-and so-

Poe: *examining Locker 99...* "Hold on...Oh, this is fascinating!"

izumi: *keeping watch*

Poe: *passes a hand along the locker door--and a trap inside the locker falls, revealing a secret compartment*

lukas: ._.

Poe: "But wait--there's more..." *passes his hand through the compartment, revealing...a passage through the wall* "And on the other side of this wall is none other than the girls' locker room."

lukas: D////8>

Poe: "...!!! N-Nothing like that! I mean that the murderer rigged this compartment so they could access his locker from the girls' room, replace the drink with a poisoned one, and voila, dead athlete!"

Ghost: -_-# "Don't sound so enthused about this murder mystery, you tall lanky bastard."

rowena: so our culprit might have been someone with access to the girl's locker room then... >3< and dont call my brother a bastard!

Ghost: "?!!!" >_>;

Poe: "Who would have had a grudge against you? Jilted lover? Jealous teammate? Bitter coach?"

Ghost: "Hmm...Let me think..."

{Jonas: "I'm dumping you, my teacher told me I can't play until I get my grades up, and my teammates are nothing without me."}

{Girlfriend: *devil eyes*}

{Coach: *ripping papers up with his teeth*}

{Teammates: *holding out daggers*}

Ghost: "...Nope. Can't think of anyone."

amelia: .....

Poe: "Perhaps interviewing these suspects would help--assuming we can find them."

-elsewhere-

Spirit: *on the phone* "No, it's fine--just send her home. Okay. Thanks, Sid. Okay. Bye." *hangs up* *groans*

sachiko: what happened?

Spirit: "Looks like Izumi and her classmates thought it'd be fun to explore parts of the DWMA."

sachiko: at this hour?

Spirit: -_-; "At this hour..." *sighs*

-elsewhere-

Sid: *in the infirmary* "That was damn stupid of you all. Do you enjoy waltzing into potentially dangerous situations?"

izumi: we were only trying to help....

Asher: "Nakajima could've been hurt, and I think it's obvious this ghost meant business."

Axel: *ice on his groin* T~T

rowena: and we did find some clues to solve-

Sid: *holds up a hand* "We'll talk about that in the morning--when I see you for disciplinary action."

Akutagawa: *muttering* "...I can't believe I'm being chastised by a zombie."

izumi: but what about jonas-

Sid: "--he is being taken into custody pending an investigation into who killed him."

izumi:.......

Sid: *sighs* "There are rules to follow until you are ready to get out there into the real world. You've all been lucky that your opponents have been in-over-their-heads or just incompetent. Leave it to the adults to handle these problems."

Poe: *sitting with the students, as if punished too* "..." *raises his hand* "Am I excused, too?"

nygus: ...*sigh* go home for tonight, edgar.

Poe: ^^; "Come along, Rowena."

rowena: right.

Asher: "Hmph." *gets up*

Kanin: *holding ice to his head* "Ow..."

izumi:..........

Sid: "Go home, kids."

Saria: "At least we're alive..."

-morning-

NOS-4-A2: *yawns, crawls into his casket...*

himiko: *clanging a cowbell* WAKEY WAKEY SLEEPYHEAD~!

NOS-4-A2: *his "monocle" eye cracks open* "GAH! Wh-What the deuce are you doing?!"

himiko: it's morning silly! *opens the curtains*

NOS-4-A2: *hisses* "NO!" *closes the casket over himself* "No light!"

himiko: ??

spinner: guess he isnt a fan of solar energy. *shrug*

NOS-4-A2: *muffled inside the casket* "No, you peon--it's to maintain the aesthetic! I feed on more immediate energy sources--robots, electronics, even Triple A batteries!"

spinner: whatever weirdo.

NOS-4-A2: *opens the casket--and grabs Spinner by the wrist*

spinner: O_O;;;;

NOS-4-A2: "Hear me carefully, you welp: I was up all night, my energy is sapped, I need to recharge--and I need it to be done QUIETLY! That means no muttering, no yammering, and no blasted COWBELL!"

himiko: OwO

NOS-4-A2: *stares at Himiko* "...What is your deal, anyway?"

himiko: my name is himiko toga, i love lots of stuff like cute plushie, blood, mr stainy, boys, girls, knives- *BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH*

NOS-4-A2: "Oh, bloody hell, she is always like this, isn't she?"

spinner: preeeetty much.

NOS-4-A2: *stares at her teeth* "Hmm..." *touches his own fangs* "Vampire, are you?"

himiko: sorta~ hehe~

spinner: she's got a blood related quirk, it that counts.

NOS-4-A2: *sighs* "The vampire aesthetic is a challenge to pull off appropriately. Child, sharp teeth, an interest in blood, and having blood-related abilities make such efforts to achieve the conceit mediocre."

himiko: OwO~??

NOS-4-A2: "...A supervillain needs a motif, a name, a sense of style! What do you even call your attire?"

himiko: it's a school uniform. ^^

NOS-4-A2: "Why? 'Blood' doesn't scream 'school uniform' to me."

himiko: oh that reminds me! wait right here!

NOS-4-A2: "..." *looks at Spinner* "What else am I to do? I need to recharge."

-elsewhere-

arachne: *humming to herself*

knock knock*

arachne: hmm? *looks out the peephole*

*standing outside, hands clasped, is Crona*

arachne: oh? *opens the door* chrona, what a surprise! what brings you here, dearie?

Crona: *gulps* "H-Hello. I-I-I'm sorry for dropping in like this out of nowhere."

arachne: oh, it's no trouble at all. come on in, i just made tea.

Crona: *shambles in, sitting on the couch...they look troubled*

arachne: are you alright?

Crona: "I...am at a loss, having been separated from Ragnarok."

arachne:...so i've heard...

Crona: "...I feel vulnerable. I mean, I'm happy to have some normality, but without such blood, I don't think I'm helpful..."

arachne: .....

Crona: "Then I had a thought...given...our family's abilities."

arachne: *listening*

Crona: *lowers their head* "Please teach me magic!!!"

arachne: !!!

Crona: "I don't want to be worthless without the blood! I want to do the right thing to help and protect people!"

arachne:.....are you certain this is what you want?

Crona: *cringes* "I am scared of the risks, but I don't want to run away..."

arachne:....ok. but i want you to remember; magic isnt something to take too lightly.

Crona: "I-I'll do whatever it takes! I'll practice as hard as necessary!"

arachne: ..alright.

Crona: *sniffles* "Th-Thank you!"

-elsewhere-

Sid: *passing out folders to the class*

izumi:....

Poe: *sitting in a chair at the front of the class* ._.

Karl: *pawing at Lei-Lei's bag*

lei-lei: OwO;

Sid: "I am getting really tired of doling out punishments for rule-breakers. But I also was not the kind of man to be so unreasonable to deny redemption."

Kanin: *has a bump on his forehead* " 'Redemption'?" *opens the folder--and sees news clippings of the gym murder years ago*

izumi:....

Sid: "If we're ever going to get this ghost problem under control--"

*a soccer ball bounces around the classroom*

Sid: -_-# "We have to put his spirit to rest. Therefore, Mr. Poe will lead an investigation."

Poe: *balls up his fists* ("THIS WILL SHOW RANPO!")

*footsteps can be heard in the hall*

izumi: *looks*

Sid: "And given the number of people we'll need on this investigation, I had to call in help--"

*the door is kicked open*

Monica: "LET GO OF ME, YOU FUCKING ASSHOLES!"

Clay: *has a black eye* -_# *trying to restrain Monica*

akane: *waves*

Sid: "I figured having some experts from our intelligence division would be useful--and we need more grunts out there, so I revoked Monica's suspension--"

Monica: "WHO THE HELL YOU CALLING A GRUNT, YOU WALKING DEAD SHIT?!"

nygus: do not test us, young lady.

Monica: "WHAT OF IT, OLD LADY?!"

nygus: *GLARE*

Sid: "You will be split into teams with your supervisor investigator to interview suspects, witnesses, friends of the deceased..."

-elsewhere-

shinoa: ah, back in death city. ^w^

mitsuba: so we got time off, why not go swimming?

Yoichi: "Oh, really?!"

Kimizuki: *sets down his suitcase* "Paperwork needs to be filed."

hyakuya: uuuugh.....

Yoichi: "I'm sure paperwork can wait for a few hours!"

mitsuba: like seriously, guren, let us be kids for a bit! >n<

Guren: "Hmm...I'll need something in exchange to let you off of work: 5 AM work-out sessions for a week."

hyakuya: D8 *GLARES AT MITSUBA*

Guren: "Limited time offer--yes or no?"

-elsewhere-

Ria Marcelo: "You're doing great on reading--you already identified most of the letters."

nana: thanks, but i dont get these weird line-y ones and squiggly ones.

Ria marcelo: "The squiggly one is a question mark--so, it comes at the end of someone asking a question. The line one is an exclamation mark--it means when reading it you yell."

nana: LIKE THIS?!

Ria: *covers her ears* >~< "Ye-Yes, like that..."

Joker: *falls down the stairs* "?! What died?!"

nana: you, hopefully.

Joker: *sits up* "Not yet--how's reading going?" *hands her a book--it looks to be covered in dust*

nana: better....

*it seems to be a children's book*

nana:.....*looks at it*

*the cover has a bird sitting atop a cat's head*

nana: ??

Ria: "You stole this?"

Joker: "..."

{52: *shoving things into a bookbag, stepping over the corpses*}

Joker: "Let's say 'no.'"

-elsewhere-

Anya: *stamping papers in Auntie's office*

tsugumi: here's those papers you asked for, mr barrett. ^^

Sid: "Thank you, Tsugumi." *flips through them* "Lot of newspaper clippings here--that's thorough."

tsugumi: i didnt even know that such a thing happened....scary.

Sid: "This isn't the first time a murder has happened on campus--but we're trying to prevent more from happening. You're helping to save lives."

-elsewhere-

Motojiro: *passed out in the baby's nursery...the paint is dry, the furniture set up, a shelf is full of books...*

leo: *sitting in a rocking chair, humming a lullaby*

Motojiro: *yawns, smacks his lips waking up, looks up* "???"

leo: *she's rubbing her stomach*

Motojiro: *smiles* <Greetings, love.>

leo: *smiles* <good morning, motovya>

Motojiro: *sits up* <Have you had anything to eat?> *he has paint all over his overalls*

leo:

Motojiro: *yawns* <Lovely...I better pour some coffee--Higuchi said to catch up on some big news...>

leo: <oh?>

Motojiro: <She mentioned Crimson Lotus...>

leo: <crimson lotus?>

Motojiro: <Another organized crime unit in Death City. Not exactly friendly to the Port Mafia.>

leo: ....

Motojiro: <...> *kisses her forehead* "I'll be home shortly."

leo: be safe...

Motojiro: *nods* *strokes her hand before exiting*

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *looking at a caterpillar crawling up a tree* OwO

Chuuya: *pulling weeds from the garden*

sonia: *watering plants*

mito: *laying in the sun* =w=

Chuuya: *stretches his leg* "Ah...Just about done here."

sonia: *nods*

Chuuya: *taking his gardening gloves off, balling his hands into fists* "Ah--That aches a bit..."

miyuri: *humming* ^w^

Chuuya: *stands up* "Miyuri, Sonia, time to wash up--lots to do..."

miyuri: ok!

Chuuya: *turns on the outdoor sink, scrubbing his hands*

sonia: *looks around*

*the tree has some birds in it*

sonia: hmm....*glances at the grill* could we make hotdogs later?

Chuuya: "Hmm? Sure thing--just need to pick some up at the grocery."

sonia: *nods* alright.

Chuuya: "Maybe even make some s'mores."

-elsewhere-

stephanie: hey guuurl! we missed you!

Monica: -_- *puts Stephanie in a chokehold* "WHERE THE HECK YOU ALL BEEN WHILE I WAS LOCKED AWAY?!"

yolanda: school stuff mostly.

Zarya : *holds up a file saying 'Make Up Work'*

Monica: "... ... ..." *rips the make up work in half, stamps on it, then spits on it*

Zarya: "..." *holds up another folder saying 'Duplicate'*

yolanda: ._.

Monica: "DON'T BULLSHIT ME RIGHT NOW! And what the hell is this about 'ghosts'? What did Albarn do now?"

yolanda: well, it's kind of a long story...

-elsewhere-

Duncan: "I told you the short-cut would solve this mystery! And you all doubted me! Now line up and tell me how right I was!"

-silence-

Axel: -_- "Sorry. I couldn't hear you over the sound of my future grandchildren dying en masse."

-elsewhere-

Bon: *reading through a textbook* -_-; "Could you read more quietly?"

izumo: i wasnt saying anything.

Bon: "Then, I don't know, stop being so quiet--it's hard to focus."

izumo: *rolls eyes* whatever!

Rin: *sitting in between them* -_-; "Some of us are studying, too, you know. In this hall. Study hall." *flips a page in 'Exorcism for Beginners'*

-elsewhere-

Yoichi: "CANNONBALL!" *jumps*

hyakuya: *sitting by the pool steps, dipping her feet in* .....

shinoa: come on, jump in!

hyakuya:....i cant swim.

Kimizuki: "Wait, what?"

hyakuya: 7-7 i've never really been swimming before, so...

Kimizuki: "I guess try the shallow end..."

hyakuya: ...*slowly steps in* the most i've done is the kiddy pool back at the orphanage during the summer. there was even a slip and slide. we mostly played with the hose and ran through the sprinklers.

Yoichi: "Ah...Well, just focus on staying afloat--moving the arms helps."

mitsuba: wait here, i'll get the inner tube.

Kimizuki: "See? You'll be swimming in no time."

-elsewhere-

Tachihara: *shudders* "Those Lotus creeps..."

katya: psh- they werent too tough. *wipes some blood off her cheek*

Gin: *bandaging herself*

higuchi: i should deliver this report then.

Pushkin: "Have fun with that--the boss man is still moping."

higuchi: i'll deliver it to miura then.

Gin: "Smart plan."

Tachihara: "Definitely."

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *drops some food in the shopping cart and sees--* "??? Miyuri, what're these?"

miyuri: starfruits! ^w^

sonia: i didnt know the store _had_ an exotic fruit section.

Chuuya: "Maybe we could get just 3 for now."

-elsewhere-

stocking: *sorting through paperwork*

Shura: "What's up, girl?"

stocking: just doing some paperwork, hoping to get home soon.

Shura: "I hear that--I haven't had a break in days." *sets down her sword--it has flecks of ice on it*

stocking: hmm.

Shura: "Ever since that fight, my sword's empty, so been trying out different demons...Some are more helpful than others."

stocking: ah. anything i can to do help?

Shura: "Could be...Up for more sword practice?"

stocking: sounds great! ^^

Shura: "Awesome--it's been a while since we dueled..." *pulls a vial out of her backpack* "Let's see how this demon works with the sword..." *pops open the vial--as what looks like a mist coats the sword...*

stocking: *looks* what's that?

*the mist forms...a small sylph*

Sylph: ._.

stocking: !!! awww!

Sylph: >~< *hides in the sword*

stocking: ^^

Shura: "Fang is good with air spirits, so I borrowed one of Lewin's fraidy-cat ones."

-elsewhere-

Axel: "Okay, wait--you've never had a pet?"

Asher: "Not allowed." *looks at Izumi* "Didn't you say you had one?"

izumi: well....for a while.....

hibiki: oh?

Saria: "What kind of pet?"

izumi:...a puppy...he was a stray i brought home.

Saria: "Aw! A cute one?"

izumi: *sad smile* yeah...

Asher: "..." *scratches their cheek* "Hey, now that your parents are getting married, maybe you could ask them for a dog..."

izumi: eh? i've never really given it any thought...

Axel: "But they're getting married! Having a house without a dog just seems lacking. Don't they want a new addition?"

Saria: "...That's called a baby, Axel."

zeke: same diff. *takes out his phone* check this out! *it's a list of popular dog breeds*

Asher: "...A poodle? Seriously?"

izumi: fluffy...

hibiki: how do you even style it's fur like that?

Saria: "Probably get the doggy shampooed and a cut."

Axel: "Beagle's are where it's at. Like Snoopy--sleeping on the doghouse, flying airplanes..."

hibiki: my mom's cousin raises border collies on their farm.

preston: im more of a cat person myself.

Yafeu: "ARE YOU THE TYPE OF PERSON TO KEEP A TON OF CATS IN YOUR HOUSE WHILE THEY WAIT FOR YOU TO DIE SO THEY CAN THEN EAT YOUR CORPSE?"

lukas: ._.

Asher: "You've literally met cats--they don't do that."

Yafeu: "ONE OF THEM COULD! LIKE HOW THERE ARE CANNIBALS EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL PEOPLE EAT HUMANS."

hibiki:...riiight...

-elsewhere-

*moths cover a door*

Inka: "Tch--what you got going on in there, Ritsu?"

ritsu: just a little pet project giovanni and i are working on~ kuku~

Inka: -3- "D'aw, I want to see! Is it dangerous and deadly?"

ritsu: it's classified.

Inka: "Just a teeny-weensy hint? I'll be your best friend..."

guruna: *peeeeek* what're they doin~@?

Assault: *bandaged up like a mummy, muffled voice* "Talking. About...whatever they're doing instead of mending my broken bones..."

dahlia: shouldnt you be laying down and recovering?

Assault: "SOMEONE STOLE MY BEDPAN! AND I NEED TO TINKLE!"

arrow: that's more than we needed to know.

Haumea: "Hey, Arrow~ It's time for your 3:15 appointment~"

arrow: ......

-screaming is heard from behind the door-

ritsu: now now, hold still. this is supposed to make you all better.

Haumea: "Oh, the music's started..."

sho: I DONT _WANT_ TO BE BETTER! I WANT TO GO HOME!!

ritsu: but this is your home.

sho: NO IT'S NOT!!

Haumea: *sighs* *enters the room* "What's wrong now, doll?"

sho: *strapped to a chair* *spits at her*

ritsu: he's being rather stubborn and wont let the doctor give him his medicine.

Haumea: "..." *slides a finger down her cheek, collecting the spit...smirks* "Darling Sho..." *places her fingertips atop Sho's head*

sho: go to hell!

Haumea: "Joke's on you..." *her fingers charge* "You're already there~" *ZAP*

sho: GAHH! *faints* .....

ritsu: doctor, is the patient's medicine ready?

Giovanni: *wheezing* "One...moment..."

*a vial slides along a metal plate along the floor...*

ritsu: *rolling up sho's sleeve*

Haumea: "I've anesthetized the patient--but how is he coming along?"

ritsu: stubborn. most likely hormonal changes. hopefully the medication keeps his little rebellious streak under control...

Haumea: "It better--the Preacher is getting impatient. You know how long it's taken us to find these Pillars?"

ritsu: indeed. and there's supposedly three more...our attempts of retrieving the boy from haijima have been....less than successful, unfortunately.

Haumea: "Well, this wouldn't have happened if _some_ people did a better job infiltrating instead of making it super-obvious they were up to something! THAT ONE WAS DIRECTED AT YOU, BUG MAN!"

Giovanni: *wheeze*

guruna: im bored, im gonna see what jonah's up to.

Jonah: *in front of the mirror, molding his face into different shapes*

-CRASH from the other room-

-orochi and another purple smoke member are sparring-

orochi: had enough yet, sasori?

Sasori: "Never." *jabs at her side*

orochi: *WHIP CRACK* hah!

Sasori: "TCH!" *rolls along the floor* "Watch it--you're bound to take off my head."

Inka: "???" *peeks in*

orochi: i'll take that as a challenge.

Sasori: "..." *summons a fireball...*

Inka: *eyes widen*

orochi: *takes a stance*

Sasori: "You'll be reduced to ashes, Orochi. Goodbye." *Hadouken stance*

guruna: HEY GUYS!!

orochi: !!!??

Sasori: "?!! WATCH OUT, YOU IDIOT!"

Inka: *munching popcorn* "Oh, this'll be good..."

orochi: *dodges*

*the fireball is still heading at Guruna...*

guruna: *jumps to the side* EEP!

Sasori: "Watch it, you fool: this is between me and the snake."

guruna: nyoron~@

Sasori: *stares at Orochi* "You are lucky to still be standing."

-elsewhere-

Ria: *on the rooftop, looking at the sunset* "..."

scarlet: ah, there you are.

Ria: "Oh, hello, Miss Scarlet."

scarlet: just 'scarlet' is fine.

Ria: "I see..." *looks back at the sunset* "...Huh."

scarlet: *takes a seat next to her* ....got something on your mind, kiddo?

Ria: "Um...N-Nothing...This is just different than living underground."

scarlet: i could imagine.

Ria: "...I used to like sunsets a lot. Now...I just feel angry."

scarlet: *listening*

Ria: "They took it all from me...My own body, my family, any hope to be normal...I never wanted to be some freak. And now I'm stuck like this, and...I DON'T KNOW!"

scarlet: ...... you're afraid.

Ria: "You're damn right I am! After what those monsters did, what if I end up mutating?! I saw what they were doing underground..."

scarlet: *listening*

Ria: "That clown you work with: how much does he know the Knights have in mind?"

scarlet: ....good question...

Ria: "He plays dumb, but he's up to something. Does he ever have any tells or something?"

scarlet:.....

Ria: "What? He has to have some giveaway when he's lying--he avoids addressing things."

-elsewhere-

sonia: *helping with the mashed potatoes*

Chuuya: *checks the meatloaf in the oven*

miyuri: *setting the table* ^^

Chuuya: "Okay, time to take its temperature--"

sonia: right.

miyuri: ??

Chuuya: "What's up, Miyuri?" *pokes the loaf with a digital thermometer*

miyuri: is it feeling sick?

Chuuya: "...No. Not that kind of temperature. You heat up some food to kill bacteria and disease so you don't get sick."

miyuri: back-teery-a?

Chuuya: "Little, um, things that make you sick if you eat bad food or don't wash your hands."

miyuri: really?!

Chuuya: "Yep. So make sure to wash your hands before we eat." *checks the temperature* "Okay, time to set this down to cool." *moves it to the dinner table*

-elsewhere-

NOS-4-A2: "No! Put it down!" *smacks a rolled up newspaper*

twice: YEOW! HEY WHAT GIVES MAN?! i didnt do nothin!

NOS-4-A2: "That is not _your_ electrical outlet to put a fork into--that is _my_ electrical outlet to put a _straw_ into!" *shoves a plastic straw into the outlet--and sucks*

banshee:....im not even shocked anymore.

tomura:....ok, i think we should lay down some ground rules for you living here. rule number one; if you touch ANYTHING in my room, you're gonna be scrap.

NOS-4-A2: "I can agree to that--you probably have sticky goo all over your room anyway..." *offers a box of tissues*

twice: OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SNAP!

tomura: *stunned* i-.....

NOS-4-A2: "My rule is that my daytime incubation will not be interrupted and that no one trip over the power cord--EVER AGAIN." *glares at Spinner*

spinner: i _SAID_ i was sorry!

Dabi: *looks like he is spasming, a hand over his mouth, slapping his hand on the bar countertop, shaking with muffled laughter*

magne: ooh, that's _gotta_ sting.

shaula: *CACKLING*

Muscular: "HA HA HA! HA HA HA! HA HA HA HA HA!"

kinuta: *laughs*

tomura: *fuming with RAGE*........*holds up a pack of batteries* want some?

NOS-4-A2: “Ohoho, Don’t mind if I do-“

tomura: *disintegrates it with a terrifying smile*

kinuta: .____.;

NOS-4-A2: "... ... ...I would shed tears if I had been installed with ocular lubricating ports."

tomura: let this be a lesson to you. cross me again, and that will be you. got it?

NOS-4-A2: -_-; "Got it. Gee, where did you take your 'team building' classes--a gulag?"

giran: *enters* hey hey hey! i take it that's the new recruit?

himiko: hi mr giran! ^^

NOS-4-A2: "...Is that a rabbit covering on his mobile device?"

giran: got a problem with the rabbit?

NOS-4-A2: "Not really--just leaves my peckishness confused. I prefer my meals without *shudder* 'cute stuff.'"

giran:...*holds his phone closer* .n.;;; oh, and toga, these are for the kid. *hands her a bag of diapers*

himiko: YAY! thankies!

NOS-4-A2: "...Wait, what?"

himiko: *picks up fang* ta-dah! this is fang. he's my baby! ^^

fang: babah?

NOS-4-A2: "... ... ...YOU'RE PRACTICALLY A BABY YOURSELF!"

tomura:....*points to dabi* _he's_ the father.

shaula: oh this outta be good.

Dabi: "..." *starts walking--*

NOS-4-A2: "OH, NO, YOU DON'T!" *energy wings, as he crashes into Dabi*

twice: it was nice knowing you, dabs. RUN BITCH! RUUUUN!!

-elsewhere-

iris: laundry's done!

shinra: hell yeah! fresh sheets!

Takehisa: "Good. You made sure to add enough detergent?"

iris: *nods*

tamaki: *muffled* little help please?

Takehisa: "...What."

tamaki: *stuck in the laundry* =_=

Relan: ._.

Takehisa: "...Please don't get in the way of laundry day, soldier."

-elsewhere-

stocking: *flops onto the couch* finally home...kiiiiid?

Kid: "Coming." *walks in--wearing an apron and holding a tray of desserts*

stocking: yay! ^w^

Kid: *sits by her* "All for you--but am I missing anything?"

stocking: my battery is nearly depleted and needs to be recharged with cuddles. =3=

Kid: *snuggles*

stocking: *happy purring* =w=

Kid: *strokes her head* "Long day?"

stocking: yeah, lots of paperwork. also shura and i did some sparring today as well.

Kid: "Oh, good! I hope it was useful to you both."

stocking: i think it was, but man am i sore. =,=

Kid: *rubs her shoulder*

stocking: thanks baby~

Kid: ^w^ "You're welcome." *massages her shoulders* "I know things are busy right now for you..."

-elsewhere-

Dazai: *tapping his fingers on a desk, humming*

-it's quite late-

Dazai: *looks out the window* "..." *stands up, grabs his coat off the rack, walks to the door--and walks by it, opening the office window and sliding down a pipe alongside the building*

Vortex Cafe Master: ._.;

cafe master's wife: oh dear.

Dazai: "Good evening! Closing up?"

cafe master's wife: just about.

Dazai: "Cool. Well, g'night!" *waves as he saunters down the street*

-rather quiet out….-

*he arrives back at the apartment complex...looks like a few lights are still on in some rooms*

Dazai: *looks up at one room* "..."

-sounds like kunikida and aya are having dinner-

Dazai: "..." *walks up to the door...* *reaches a hand to knock--*

Kunikida: *inside* "How was your playdate?"

aya: it was pretty fun. we got to visit the zoo.

Kunikida: "Ah. Did you remember to thank the parents?"

Dazai: "... *pulls back his hand, turns and walks away...* …. *walks to another door, knocks*

kirako: *opens* oh, dazai, come on in. ^^

Dazai: *smiles* "Hi! How are you?"

kirako: just watching some house hunters, enjoying some tea. just unwinding, really. you?

Dazai: "Finished up for the day..." *looks around* "Feeling alright?"

kirako: im fine, really. *sits down on the couch*

Dazai: *sits by her* "Just checking...Due date's coming up."

kirako: yeah....

Dazai: "..." *pats her hand*

kirako: .///.

Dazai: "I'll be here for whatever you need."

kirako:..thank you.

Dazai: "..."

kirako:...??

Dazai: *wipes his eyes*

kirako: dazai? are you alright?

Dazai: "Hmm? Oh, just something in my eye..." *puts on a smile*

kirako:......

Dazai: "Can...I stay?"

kirako: oh, sure. ^^

Dazai: "Lovely!" *collapses on the couch*

kirako:... ^^;

-elsewhere-

Lucy: *sets out pie* "Now, be honest about how it is." *holds up a knife* "Really, really honest..." *smiles* "How big a slice for you, Sylvia?"

sylvia: u-um... .~.;;

Kyoka: "How about a small sliver to sample the taste to determine whether this is good or your usual."

Lucy: "Yeah, I suppose that is a good poWHAT'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?!"

atsushi: i'll take a slice. ^^

Lucy: *suddenly pleased* "Very good, then." *gives him a generous slice--looks to be blueberry*

-elsewhere-

tsukuyo: *sigh* nothing beats a nice bath after a long day.

tsukasa: you said it, sis. =w=

*an opaque large jug rattles--it has a cork stuck in the top of it*

tsukasa: ^w^ and no pervy demons to bother us~

Demongo: *rattling in the jug* "I'M NOT PERVY!"

tsukasa: SHUT UP!

tsukuyo: ^^;;

Demongo: =3= "I can preoccupy myself too! I'll just sing all the songs I know!" *ahem* "MODOTTEKITA! KAKO NI MODORU! MODOTTEKITA! KAKO NI MODORU! MODOTT--"

tsukasa: *SCREAMS* OH GOD STOP PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP! IT'S LIKE NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD ONLY WORSE!

Demongo: "Did I mention this song goes into infinity and has only 3 lyrics and I can't remember the third one? MODOTTEKITA! KAKO NI MO--"

tsukuyo: ENOUGH. -_-;

Demongo: ._. "S-Sorry..."

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *staring at maps--they show dotted paths, one labeled 'I-Island,' another labeled 'Sky Casino'*

inko: what's that you have there?

Izuku: "Oh, I was looking at some satellite maps. One of my history assignments was on 'micro-nations,' so I was looking into the Sky Casino..."

inko: oh.

Izuku: "It got me thinking about the tech used on I-Island to keep it afloat, but research on what keeps the Casino airborne is kind of confusing--and looks to be confidential." ^^; "I guess not everything can be found in a library or online..."

inko: i suppose not.

Izuku: "...It also had me thinking about a friend back on I-Island, so I was curious where the island was sailing since everything that happened..."

-elsewhere-

Nighteye: *holds up a box*

bubble girl: sir? you have a visitor.

Nighteye: "Shh--the timing isn't right yet..."

bubble girl: um... ._.;

melissa: *looks around awkwardly* ._.

Nighteye: *cranks the box, as it plays 'Pop Goes the Weasel'--before a cartoonish All Might toy pops out--*

All Might Toy: "I AM HERE!"

Nighteye: "...No, still not right." *sets it down* *looks at Melissa* "..."

melissa: um. hello. *extends hand* im melissa shield. ^^;

Nighteye: "Not amused."

melissa: OwO;;

Nighteye: "Is that your best? No, try again."

melissa: oh, um...hello, im melissa shield, it's nice to meet you. ^^ (is this a hazing!?)

Nighteye: *leans over, his nose almost touching hers*

melissa: OwO;;;;;;;;;

Nighteye: "Was that supposed to be funny? I don't get it. Did you pun on 'Shield'? Is there a catchy phrase behind 'Melissa,' like 'Melissa don't miss ya'?"

melissa: e-excuse me??

Nighteye: *sighs* "Bubble Girl, prepare the Tickle-tron 4000."

melissa: O-O;;;;;;

bubble girl: *sweatdrop*

Nighteye: *pinches the bridge of his nose* "I see my assistant failed to explain that to be admitted to this organization depends not only showing how it profits the Agency but also passing my test: amuse me. Make me laugh." *presses buttons on a safe, as he reaches in for something, his back to Melissa* "How can you make me laugh?"

melissa: oh, um...hmm... well, oh goodness. .w.;; this may take a moment, i need to come up with something...

Nighteye: *back still turned* "You know what is always funny?"

melissa: eh?

*SPLAT* *Melissa's vision goes black as something wet has slammed into her face, along with a thin aluminum pan with it*

melissa: ?!??!?!?

Nighteye: *removes another pie from his pie safe* "Pies. Specifically, banana cream. Banana cream pie is always the funniest of dessert-based projectiles." *aims the other pie at Bubble Girl*

bubble girl: *DODGE*

melissa: *removes her glasses and tries to clean them*

*the pie misses Bubble Girl but heads towards the door--*

???: "Sir, about these expense reports--"

*SPLAT*

Centipeder: ._. *splatted*

Nighteye: "..." *gestures a seat to Melissa* "Let's discuss a few things. According to your resume, you have 14 patents pending..."

-elsewhere-

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elliotthezubat · 4 years ago

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DEATH CITY DAYS 121

someone give these kids a fucking break

[[cont from part 120]]

Patty: "..." *looks down at the ground* "..."

liz: patti?

Patty: "Sis..." *looks up, tears in her eyes*

liz: !?

-elsewhere-

???: "You loose woman. You insult me."

tamaki: *groans*

???: "You have a lot of nerve to model yourself after me."

tamaki: what? hello?

*a giant cat's eye, on fire, looks down at her*

tamaki: GAH!! *panting* ......

*there's a cracked mirror from this underground mall, reflecting her image back at her*

tamaki:.........*winces* o-ow.....*weeps* i never....asked for this.....

*in front of her is a mannequin, knocked down, with a jacket on it*

tamaki:.....*takes the jacket and puts it on* t-takeru?

*outside...is a bloodbath...it looks like someone exploded in here*

tamaki: takeru? takeru?! take-

Takeru: *collapsed, back against the wall, bleeding out...his right arm is severed*

tamaki: !!! h-hold on! w-we'll stop the bleeding-

Takeru: "Tamaki...Stop. I can't move...I can't feel my leg...Is it gone?"

tamaki: *looks*

*it looks like his foot was taken off...*

tamaki:....w-we're getting you out of here-

Takeru: *laughs* "No...I'm too big to carry. You need to go on."

tamaki: dont be stupid! t-there's people still waiting for you!

Takeru: "...Tamaki...I'm glad you witnessed...You can tell the others what I did...Mom...Dad...Patty...Hajiki...Honda...Hito...I wish I could see them...and the farm..." *crying* "I'll have to be satisfied here...a potato in the dark..."

tamaki: you're not a potato, you're human, dammit!

Takeru: "..." *he's not moving...the jacket he has on looks lifeless...*

tamaki:...no....i cant....let someone else die.....i cant.......why cant i do anything?

*chittering*

tamaki:....

*a horde of Zom-fernals emerges...including a headless Hajiki*

tamaki:.......*flame tails, dead eyes* .....

Zom-fernal!Hajiki: *tongue slaps out as it lets out a roar, rushing at Tamaki*

-elsewhere-

Petra: "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust--"

*SHOT*

Petra: "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust--"

*BANG BANG*

Petra: >_<# "ASHESTOASHESDUSTTO--"

Takigi: *bang bang at every Infernal* "I'm up to 14."

Petra: "THIS ISN'T A COMPETITION, YOU JERK!"

Takehisa: *curves one bullet to take out 5 in a row* "...Ratomu."

soldier: what the hell are these things??

Takehisa: "If I hazarded a guess, these are the reanimated remains of fallen soldiers and explorers, controlled by that one Hood with the ability to resurrect the dead as multi-core Infernals. Only she didn't bother combining them again--how odd."

Takigi: "ODD?! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU FREAKS IN THE 8TH ENCOUNTER ON A DAILY BASIS?!"

zom-fernal: GUOOOOO!!!

Takigi: "!!!" *shoots at it*

Petra: *hides behind a pillar, clutching her book* "D-Damn..."

Takigi: "...Hinawa. Have you kept Maki safe?"

Takehisa: "..."

{Takehisa: "Maki, get in front and block the oncoming attack."}

{maki: got it!}

{*the fireballs come at Maki, looking like screaming skulls*}

{maki: HYAH!}

Takehisa: "Of course I have. I've positioned her as our human shield to cover us."

Takigi: "... ... ..."

*Takigi's brain imagines something completely different*

Takigi: "YOU'RE TREATING MY SISTER LIKE A PIECE OF MEAT?!!!"

Petra: "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, FOCUS ON US NOT DYING, YOU TWITS!"

zom-feral: *charges at them*

Petra: *screams, tries to crawl away--*

Takehisa: *fires at the Zom-fernal*

Takigi: "Shit!" *grabs Petra by the habit, shoving her behind the pillar*

Petra: "WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GRABBING!" *shoves him*

Takehisa: "Please, focus."

Petra: "I WAS JUST SAYING THAT TO YOU!"

Takigi: "It's your fault! How dare you talk about my sister in such prurient ways!"

Takehisa: "???"

-BWOOOOOM-

*a flame engulfs the entire station--and those still there--*

Takehisa: "?!!!"

petra: w-what the hell?

Takigi: *has dispersed the flame with just the swipe of his hand* *looks around...there are charred corpses everywhere*

petra: what- what did you-

Takigi: "I used my pyrokinetic ability. Duh. Shouldn't you be used to this kind of thing..." *staring at the remains*

petra: actually, im a newer recruit. the 8th needed more nuns, so i joined along with rita.

Takigi: "That's it? No better reason for throwing in with these weirdos?"

petra:.....

{young!petra: grandpa, could you show me the clock again?}

Takehisa: "Even with this shield, I can't see through the remaining flames--"

*a giant metal hand wraps around his neck, slamming him into a nearby pillar*

petra: captain!!

Takigi: *fires shots at the giant man*

???: FOOL! do you have any idea who i am?!

-WHACK-

petra: GRK-

*Takehisa is swung at Takigi and Petra, crashing into them*

Takehisa: *tries to get up, scurries away behind a pillar while firing*

Takigi: "Run!"

???: GRAHAHAHA! YOUR PUNY BULLETS WONT AFFECT ME, SURFACE TRASH!! FOR I AM THE INPENETRABLE, IMPERMEABLE, IIIIIIIIIIIIIRRRRROOOOOOOON!!!!

Takehisa: *firing more shots* "I thought only dumb knights like Arthur shout out their names..."

-elsewhere-

Arthur: *slices an Infernal apart--then sneezes--and his swing slices through another one*

-elsewhere-

iron: BWAHAHAHA! your shots are nothing more than a mere mosquito bite to me!

Takehisa: "Incredible--our bullets did no damage to their skin or armor."

Takigi: *shielding against Iron's flames* "Get behind me--I'm not done interrogating you about my sister."

petra: *holding her forehead* nghh...d-damn...

Takehisa: *gulps* *keeps firing at Iron*

iron: HEHEHE! THAT TICKLES! UROOOOOGH!!

-elsewhere-

*a corpse lies on the ground*

shinra: *panting* (come on shinra, get it together! now isnt the time to panic!) *peeks from behind an old snack booth* (are they still alive?)

*it doesn't look like anyone is moving...*

shinra: *tries to steady his breathing*

{Konro: *eyes closed in meditation...then he opens them* "Shinra, your breathing is a little shallow. Something on your mind?"}

{shinra: yeah, you could say that...}

{Konro: "That's fine--every thought you have is something you can't ignore. In the battlefield, you can't afford to ignore anything. But rather than push away these thoughts..."}

{shinra:.....}

{*an image comes to Shinra's mind, a feather, like the kind when fighting Sho--*}

{Konro: "Touch it, like a feather..."}

{shinra: !!}{Konro: "??? Something wrong?"}

{shinra: n-nothing...just thinking...}

{Konro: *smiles, nods* "Well, back to work?"}

{shinra: y-yeah...}

*something is near Shinra...*

shinra: !!!

*it's a centipede crawling on his shoulder*

???: "Found you."

shinra: YOU!!

*something slashes through the snack booth, tossing candy bars everywhere--a pincer, that moves to stab at Shinra*

shinra: GRK-

*the pincer keeps slashing at Shinra...it's dark in here*

shinra: SHOW YOURSELF, GIOVANNI!

*The good doctor steps out, lit by a broken ceiling lamp*

Giovanni: "It is good to see you again, Shinra Kusakabe."

shinra: you had your hand in this, didnt you?

Giovanni: " 'A hand'?" *laughs* "Shinra, I put my entire body into all that I do."

shinra: *CHARGES AT HIM*

Giovanni: *BLOCKS*

shinra: you piece of shit, we arent just going to sit back and let you turn this planet into a sun!

Giovanni: "Oh, I'm sure you won't--not when there's still your brother to retrieve."

shinra: *growls* WHERE'S SHO?!

2nd Company Soldier: "Kusakabe!" *runs towards Shinra* "Thank goodness I found--"

*STAB*

shinra: !!

*it's...a bug's leg that stabbed into the Soldier...and it's coming off of Giovanni!*

shinra: what...the hell even are you?

Giovanni: "I am the next step in evolution."

Soldier: *screaming*

soldier 2: what the hell is that?!

soldier 3: oh hell no, i did NOT sign up for this bullshit!

Soldier 4: *fires shots at Giovanni*

Giovanni: *leaps, crawling on the ceiling like a roach*

shinra: look out!

Giovanni: *stabs a pincer into Soldier 2's neck*

soldier 2: GKR- *collapses*

Giovanni: *sends his pincer at Soldier 3--*

-BLOCK-

shinra: *GLARE*

Giovanni: *laughs* "I see my new eyes can't keep up with your legs."

shinra:...everyone, get to safety!

Giovanni: "Worry about your own safety." *something slithers out of Giovanni's neckline*

shinra: ????!!!!

Giovanni: "How do you like my coremata? Found in numerous insects, it detects pheromones released by humans. It helps me predict human movements and even emotions."

Giovanni: "MARVELOUS, IS IT NOT?! THESE INSECTS, THAT ARE REALLY ALIENS FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION--"

shinra: im not here to hear about your scy-fy channel original feature lectures!

Giovanni: "Hmph." *strikes with more pincers*

-elsewhere-

Arthur: *stands atop a mound of Zom-Fernals* "As your monarch, I will protect you, my subjects!"

heckler: you alright?

Heckler's Assistant: Q_Q "We need to retreat!"

Arthur: "..." *STUNNED* "And now, as your king--I must abandon you." *runs away*

heckler: D8

Heckler's Assistant: "WHAT THE FUCK?!"

Zom-Fernal: *stares, confused as well* "WAH?"

heckler:...soldiers, im giving a new order; RUN FOR YOUR LIIIIIIFE!!!

Heckler's Assistant: "?!!! EEEK!" *picks up a shovel, slicing the Zom-Fernal's head off*

Zom-Fernal's Head: -_____- *lands in a soldier's hands*

-elsewhere-

Giovanni: "How disappointing--you fell into our trap. If you were my student, you would've seen this coming."

shinra: *kicking at him*

Giovanni: "You still can't even land one hit on me--" *strikes a pincer--*

*SLICE*

Giovanni: *screams, retracting his sliced pincer*

shinra: what?

Arthur: "Fear not, Demon--the King has returned."

shinra: how did you get here so fast?!

Arthur: "I cut ties with my subjects and abandoned them like so much dead weight."

shinra: SOME KING _YOU_ ARE!

Arthur: "They're probably fine."

-elsewhere-

Heckler's Assistant: "THAT MOTHERFUCKING LITTLE TWIRP!" *slamming a shovel against another Zom-Fernal*

-elsewhere-

Arthur: *looks* "...Wait, it's him again?"

shinra: he's a persistant son of a bitch, that's for sure

Giovanni: *chuckles* "Well, well...This just improved my situation."

-elsewhere-

Takehisa: *BANG BANG BANG*

iron: UROOOOOGH!!!

Takehisa: "Takigi, Petra, get back--"

-SLAM-

Takehisa: *groans, slammed by Iron into another pillar*

Takigi: "Unbelievable..." *tries to get in front of Iron*

iron: HUUUUOOOOOGH!!

Takigi: *swings his arm, dispersing Iron's latest blast*

Takehisa: *uses the distraction to fire more shots at Iron's shoulders*

iron: BWAHAHA! useless! useless useless useless useless!

Takehisa: "I'm surprised--they're bulletproof."

Takigi: "Really? What was your first clue? Either your aim is bad, or you're slow to figure that out. Or maybe it's your eyesight. After all, you couldn't see how unqualified Maki was for the job you recruited her for."

Takehisa: "..."

petra: !!! how dare-

-PRSSSSST-

iron: MARTENSITE!

Takehisa: "That's it--a 3rd-generation..."

petra: captain?

iron: FOOL! this suit isnt the _only_ thing made of iron!

Takigi: "Yeah, like that thick head of yours..."

iron: WHAAAAAT?!

Takigi: "I said you probably have nothing between your ears except scrap metal, you dumb, stupid neanderthal."

iron: YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT, LITTLE MAN! MARTENSITE!

Takigi: *ducks*

petra: i think his ability is heating up iron and then cooling it down, increasing the toughness.

Takigi: "Incredible--Hinawa, I do not understand how the 8th gets dragged into facing such freaks and monsters!"

Takehisa: "Fighting monsters is part of firefighting."

Takigi: "ON WHAT PLANET IS THAT 'NORMAL' FOR A FIREFIGHTER TO FACE THIS--THIS THING?!"

petra: this seems fairly average by death city standards.

Takigi: "NO ONE WAS ASKING YOU, SISTER!"

iron: TAKE THIS! UOOOOOOGH! *FLEXES*

Takigi: "?!!!" *tries to dodge*

Takehisa: "Maki knew what she was getting into when she joined the Fire Force." *BANG BANG BANG*

iron: FUTILE! MY BODY IS INVINCIBLEEEE!!! *flexes more*

petra:....i really didnt need to see this today. -_-;

Takigi: -______- "Hinawa...How dare you subject my sister to all of this. I don't know what she sees in you."

Takehisa: "??? What do you mean? She saw an organization committed to protecting the lives of others."

Takigi: "Bullshit! I know Maki, and she is not someone who gets her hands dirty in a fight! She's my sister, and she is a sweet, gentle girl who would never get involved in this kind of a mess!"

Takehisa: "..."

{Arthur: "SAVE ME FROM THIS OGRE!"}

{Viktor: "SHE JUST SMASHED A HOLE THROUGH THE WALL!"}

{maki: WHO ARE YOU CALLING A GORILLA OGRE CYCLOPS!?!?}

{Vulcan: *filming this* "Oh, shit--she's going to do the pile-driver..."}

{Takehisa: "... ... ..." *staring*}

{Takehisa!Vision Maki: *bishie sparkles--as she wrecks Arthur*}

{Arthur: *PAINFUL SCREAMS*}

Takehisa: "I assure you: there is _nothing_ gentle about your sister."

Takigi: "?!!! ARE YOU CALLING MY SISTER SOME ONE-EYE GORILLA CYCLOPS?!!!!!"

petra: they _are_ related....

Takehisa: "Uncanny."

Takigi: "Firefighters are supposed to save lives--but all the 8th does is rush into battle half-cocked! You just put people's lives at risk!"

Takehisa: *flinches*

petra: the 8th may have their odd quirks to them, but at least they arent whiny pretty boys with sister complexes!

Takigi: "?!!! H-How dare you! And I have a girlfriend!"

petra: somehow im inclined not to believe you.

Takigi: *swipes his hand, shielded off another flame* "With all due respect, Sister, you and the rest of these 8th Brigade Barbarians can go fuck yourself--and stay away from my family!"

petra: WHY DONT _YOU_ STOP BEING A CLOSEMINDED BRAT AND PULL YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS?!

Takigi: "Fuck you! You in the 8th just care about fighting, fighting, fighting--"

Takehisa: "That's not true at all."

Takigi: ??!!

Takehisa: "Yes, many of us are battle-hungry...We've had to see those close to us die. But there are those of us who have other goals. Look at Petra. She wants to put the dead to rest. We may have different reasons for being here, but we are united by the common cause to protect others. That is what the 8th is for. And you should know that."

Takigi: "...I know. I know you lie. You are animals. You resort to violence. Have you seen how the other brigades treat you misfits? If you didn't have Hibana covering your ass, if you didn't have those culturally backwards Asakusa savages with you, you'd be the laughingstock of this city. A bunch of misfits in some dilapidated cathedral because you--are--all--a--bunch--of--animals--"

iron: RGGGGGGGH ENOOOOUGH! YOU _DARE_ IGNORE ME?!?!

Takehisa: "?!! Move!" *pushes Takigi and Petra back*

iron: TAKE THIS! MARTENSITE ULTRA!!

Takigi: *shields from flames again* "Even your opponents are monotonous. I was right to take Maki away from this hellhole."

petra: well arguing among ourselves is getting us nowhere, we need a plan.

Takehisa: *studying Iron's body* "...Right. I'll keep shooting at it." *BANG BANG BANG*

Takigi: "That's a plan?!"

iron: FOOL! I AM INVINCIBLE!!

*SWIIIIIIIIISH...*

iron: *SCREAMS OUT*

Takehisa: "...Well. Your body may be--but not your joints. Obviously those would be weaker as you strengthen the rest of your body."

Takigi: "... ... ...OH, COME ON!"

iron: *ANGRISH*

Takehisa: "I suspected so earlier, so I focused my shots on your joints until they weakened. You are finished, you villain."

iron: THIS IS NOT OVER! YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE LAST OF IR-

petra: oh shove off. *walks away*

Takigi: "This was so stupid..."

iron: DONT YOU WALK AWAY FROM ME!! RRRRRGH! *SCREAM-CRYING*

Takehisa: "...You're a looney."

-elsewhere-

tamaki: *tail whipping zom-fernals* ashes to ashes........return to the great flame.....ratomu....

Zom-fernals: *one falls, and another rises...*

Takeru: *not moving...*

tamaki: ....*tail whip*

*footsteps*

tamaki:......*glances*

*More Purple Smoke goons, their heads covered with hoods, stand at the end of the tunnel...*

tamaki: oh....so there's more of you, huh?

Purple Smoke: "...Wait...Where is Orochi?"

tamaki: who?

Purple Smoke: "...No...No, no way. She would've defeated someone like you. Where is she?"

tamaki:....over there....a little over there too....she went out pretty badly...hehe... *looks at them with a broken smile, her eyes dull and lifeless*

Purple Smoke: "..." *shoots a scorpion flame tail at her*

tamaki: he....hehehehe....

*The tail stabs at Tamaki--but disperses upon contact*

Purple Smoke: "?! Flame-proof skin? Is it a shield?"

tamaki: .....

Purple Smoke: "Well, if fire won't avenge Orochi..."

tamaki: *lunges at him*

Purple Smoke: *throws off his cloak, scorpion tail aimed at her*

tamaki: *CLAWS AT HIM*

Sasori: *dodges, before delivering a fist towards her face*

tamaki: *she hardly even flinches*

Sasori: "?!" ("What the hell is wrong with her?") *strikes his scorpion tail to her back*

*someone flies by--his head colliding into Sasori's ribs*

Sasori: *coughs up blood--before he's knocked into the tunnel's wall*

Honda: "I AM HERE--"

tamaki: ??

*CLANG*

Honda: *his head is stuck in the tunnel's wall* "--TO HEAD-BUTT HOODED SCUM!"

Akitaru: "Tamaki!" *running up to them*

hito: juggernaut! *runs over to takeru*...he's passed out.

iris: *opening her medkit*

Vulcan: "Jeez, Tamaki...Impressed you're still standing."

tamaki: .........

Akitaru: "Good work, soldier--but you need to sit this one out and recuperate."

Vulcan: *takes out his own med-kit for her*

tamaki:.....i couldnt do a thing.....i did all i could....but i still failed.....

Honda: *has dislodged himself from the tunnel...his forehead still marked up* "Juggernaut...Sister Iris, how bad is it?"

iris: his leg and hand are gone, but he's still breathing...

Honda: "Oh dear..."

*suddenly, something shoots out of the tunnel--aiming for Hito's head*

hito: *dodges, half of her bangs getting sliced* shit!

*it's the scorpion's tail, swinging wildly before--*

Akitaru: *grabs the flame tail with gloved hands* "Jeez!"

Sasori: "WHAT DID YOU DO TO OROCHI?! SHE IS NOT SO WEAK TO FALL TO SOME SCRAWNY NAKED FREAK!"

Honda: "Hmph. Little boy, the Hoods are too weak before the power of a united Fire Force. Now go cry home to Mommy."

tamaki: why do _you_ care?

Sasori: "BECAUSE SHE BEAT ME, AND I WILL BEAT YOU!" *swings his tail--but Akitaru is not letting go* "You! Commander Obi! You are on our hit list, so I might as well end you now!"

Akitaru: -_-; "Lucky me..."

Honda: *steps up--*

Vulcan: *holds out an arm* "Hang on, sir."

Honda: "???"

Sasori: "What can some flame-less gorilla do against the power of the Hoods?!" *striking at Akitaru*

Akitaru: "I think I can handle some scrawny scorpion..."

Sasori: "ONLY THE KNIGHTS WILL LIGHT UP THE SHADOWS OF THE NETHER!"

*Sasori engulfs Akitaru in flames*

Akitaru: *completely on fire*

Honda: "!!!"

Vulcan: *checks his watch*

hito: !!!

Sasori: *cackling* "Now your body and soul will dissolve into the ashes, returned to the earth--"

Akitaru: "..." *marches forward, while on flames*

Sasori: "?!!! St-Stay back!" *shoots tail after tail at Akitaru--*

Akitaru: *dodges each one--before a giant flaming hand wraps its fingers around Sasori's neck*

Sasori: "GRK!"

hito: !!!

Akitaru: *loud gorilla roar--before he slams Sasori's head down on--no, _into_ the pavement*

Honda: O_O

Purple Hood 2: *has been standing back this entire time* "..." *drops their knife, and runs like hell* MOMMYYYYYYY!!!

Honda: "HEY, YOU--GET BACK HERE!" *leaps*

hito: h-how is he-

Vulcan: *stops his watch* "I see the new jacket worked, sir!"

hito: *sweatdrop* the 8th is really something else....

Akitaru: *pulls off the jacket, still on fire* *pants, wiping sweat* "Y-Yeah, it worked--but it's so hot under that! Can you install some cooler interior lining?" *spots Tamaki* "..." *takes the other jacket off under the still on-fire one, and drapes it over her*

tamaki:.....it's all my fault....hajiki died.....takeru's hurt.....i....i cant protect anyone.....

Akitaru: "Hey...You're alive, aren't you?"

tamaki: WHAT'S THE POINT IF PEOPLE DIE PROTECTING ME?! *she's shaking*

Akitaru: "..."

Honda: *calling into his radio* "All members of the 2nd and 8th--this is Honda. I am ordering an immediate retreat."

-elsewhere-

ritsu: ah, such sweet little babies, soon, the infernal parade to hell will be paying death city a little visit, fufufu~<3

-elsewhere-

rita: *following viktor, running*

Viktor: *panting* "Y-You know what? I used to _hate_ running! The kids at school always made fun of how I moved in PE! But you know what? IF IT MEANS I DON'T DIE, I DON'T GIVE A FUCK IF I RUN LIKE A CHICKEN!"

Zom-fernal: "RAWROOOOOOO"

rita: >~< *glances ahead* !! WASCH AOU!

Viktor: "HMMM? WATCH OUT FOR WHAT?!"

-WHAM-

Zom-fernal: "RAWWWWW--" *stops dead in their tracks...and turns around, walking as if in a trance*

Viktor: *groans*

tamaki: ........

Vulcan: "Oh, hey, Viktor. Welcome back."

rita: !!! *signing* <oh, thank goodness you're all alright!>

Viktor: *inhales* *gently pushes Tamaki aside* "...COMMANDER! OHANA IS DEAD! THE ENTIRE SQUAD IS DEAD! ONLY RITA AND I SURVIVED! OH GOD OH GOD--"

hito: *SLAP* GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF!

Viktor: "... ... ...Hey, is that a heat sensor? Gimme!" *takes it from Vulcan* "Hmm...That's weird. It's almost like the Infernals--"

Akitaru: "We're calling them 'Zom-fernals.'"

hito:...(i wanted to call them 'hollow infernals...')

Viktor: "--are forming a pattern-- ... ... ...They are using the Zom-fernals to bring Death City down to the ground!"

Vulcan: "What?!"

-elsewhere-

shinra: HYAAAAAH!

Giovanni: "Incredible! Notice the dexterity my insectoid enhancements have provided me! This is exhilarating! Thank you so much, Kusakabe, for making this experiment such a lively experience--"

Arthur: *swings Excalibur at Giovanni's head*

Giovanni: *retracts his entire head into his coat*

shinra: SHUT UP AND JUST DROP DEAD YOU ABOMINATION OF NATURE!

Arthur: "I refuse to agree with the demon--but cease your prattling and depart to the hereafter, you inhuman miscreant."

shinra: what he said! minus the calling me a demon part.

Giovanni: "...Arthur Boyle."

Arthur: "???"

Giovanni: "Have you found your parents yet?"

Arthur: "!!!"

{Arthur: *tied to a chair*}

{Giovanni: "What does the 8th know?"}

{*a woman with flame tentacles lingers nearby...*}

shinra: ARTHUR!

Arthur: *his eyes are blank*

shinra: DAMMIT ARTHUR SNAP OUT OF IT!

Giovanni: *shoves Arthur into Shinra*

Arthur: *muttering* "Wrench...Octopus...Mom. Dad--"

Giovanni: *bends over*

shinra: *grabs arthur and ducks for cover*

*PFFFFFFFFFT*

shinra: *covers his face with his shirt collar* please tell me he didnt just do what i think he just did!

Giovanni: "If you mean I modified my renal glands to expel a 100-degree Celsius quinone spray like the Asian beetle? Yes. Yes, I did."

shinra: .... WHAT. the actual FUCK?!

Arthur: "Dr Pepper. Squirt. Mountain Dew..."

shinra: ARTHUR YOU ARE NOT HELPING RIGHT NOW! *SLAP*

Giovanni: "There is no cause for alarm. All will make sense once the Pillars are united."

Arthur: *stunned*

shinra: and what's _that_ supposed to mean?

Giovanni: "Come now--don't play dumb. You already know the Preacher infiltrated the Church so to turn the Earth into a new Sun."

shinra: .....*remembering iris crying* *RAPID KICK*

Giovanni: *head smashed into the pavement*

Arthur: *frozen in place*

Giovanni: *muffled* "Fufufu~" *lifts his head* "You humans...You are on a bullet train to self-destruction anyway--so why not add some fuel to the fire?"

shinra: do you ever stop talking?!

Giovanni: *releases more arms--that pin Shinra into the wall*

shinra: GRK-

Giovanni: "It matters not: soon you'll understand, just as Sho did..."

shinra: *eyes widen with anger*

-elsewhere-

tsugumi: hey maki! ^^ thought we'd come by and bring you lunch.

maki: thanks.....

Meme: "It is so easy to get lost in here!"

maki:....*looking at the '8' sigil* .....

Anya: "??? An infinity pin?"

maki: -_-; no, it's an 8.

Meme: "Oh...A going away present?"

maki:.....

*the 8 starts blinking*

tsugumi: ??

maki: !!! *gets up and starts heading to the door*

tsugumi: maki?

Sushimasa: *stepping to the door--*

maki: sushimasa! got a lighter?

Sushimasa: *stepping to the door--*

maki: sushimasa! got a lighter?

Sushimasa: D8 "WAIT--"

Meme: "..." *hides under the desk*

-cue the sprinklers-

Anya: "EEEK!"

maki: *runs out the door*

Hiraoka: *trying to get out of the water-path* "What the hell?!"

tsugumi: maki!

maki: my team needs me!

Danro: *steps out, eyes shining red, like a monster summoned out of their cave...and it's raining outside* "MAKI!"

mio: oh shit.

Danro: "WHERE ARE YOU GOING?"

maki: back to my team.

Danro: "WHAT?! YOU CAN'T! I FORBID IT!"

maki: they need my help!

Danro: "IT'S TOO DANGEROUS!"

maki: im not a child anymore, i can handle it!

Danro: "YOU'RE GOING TO DIE!"

tsugumi: JUST STOP THIS, BOTH OF YOU!

Danro: "...Tsugumi? What are you doing here?" *holds out his hand to block the water sprinklers from hitting her*

tsugumi: we've seen maki in action, and she's really strong and brave. and she's really happy with the 8th, so why cant you stop being so close-minded and try and understand maki's feelings?!

Danro: "Look what happened to her brother! Or her mother!"

tsugumi: and they're still alive, arent they?!

Danro: "And what happens when that one mission goes wrong?!"

tsugumi: i understand that you're scared, you're her father, but it's also a father's duty to support their children, right?

Danro: "Even when the child could get hurt?"

Anya: "You have to have faith in her to be smart enough to survive it!" *still soaking wet, hair covering her eyes*

Danro: "But...she's my baby girl..." T___T

tsugumi: yes, but she's an adult now, and you have to learn to see that.

Danro: "..."

{Danro: *looking under the couch* "Where's Maki..."}

{little maki: *giggles, hiding behind a curtain*}

{Danro: "Or maybe...under the rug?" *lifts up the rug*}

{little maki: hehehe}

{Danro: *looks* "Wait--when did the curtain grow feetsies?!" *runs over*}

{little maki: *squeal* >w< *laughter*}

{Danro: *picks her up* "THERE'S THE BIG GIRL!"}

Danro: *flooding tears* TT~TT

-elsewhere-

shinra: WHERE THE HELL IS MY BROTHER?!

Giovanni: "Shinra, how uncouth. Sho is so much more obedient...I'm glad Haumea has trained him well."

-RAPID KICK-

shinra: WHAT DID YOU DO TO HIM?!?!

Giovanni: *knocked into a pillar* "H-How fast..."

-RAPID KICK x2-

shinra: TELL ME WHERE HE IS!!

Giovanni: "Ow--ow--Such speed...Well, if you won't come voluntarily--"

shinra: just shut the fuck up already!

Giovanni: "Fufufu~ 'Tell me where he is!' Then 'Just shut up!' The capriciousness of youth--so unfocused."

shinra: get out of my damn head!

Giovanni: "...What?"

shinra: quit using your stupid bugs to put thoughts in my head!

Giovanni: "... ... ...Ha. Ha ha. Ha ha ha. ... BWA HA HA HA HA!" *shaking with glee*

shinra: w-what's so funny?!

Giovanni: "I did it--I bloody did it! I formed an Adora Link through my insect-body modifications!"

shinra w-what's that supposed to mean?!

Giovanni: "The Adora Link--the ability to tap into the mind, body, and soul of someone with the Adora Burst!" *snatches at Shinra*

shinra: *jumps back* but, you dont have the adora burst!

Giovanni: "Fool! You can forge an Adora Link by having the Burst--OR BY SEEING ADORA YOURSELF, WITH YOUR OWN EYES!"

shinra: (does that mean that konro-)

Giovanni: "But nothing, not even that dumb expression on your stupid face, matters--soon, this world will be burned to the ground! Humans are the fuel to feed to our new sun! PRAISE THE PREACHER!"

shinra: im getting real sick and tired of your bullshit, birdbrain.

Giovanni: "HOW DARE YOU! I AM A BUG-MAN!"

shinra: in that case im the exterminator!

-elsewhere-

Takigi: "I told you it was this way! But nooooooooo, you didn't believe me at all!" *glares at Petra*

-footsteps can be heard-

rita: !!!

Petra: "Rita!" *runs up to her*

rita: *signing* <are you ok, petra?>

Petra:

rita: <im fine.>

Akitaru: "Hold up, Viktor--they want to blow up Death City?"

Vulcan: "Wait, didn't the Kishin already try that?"

Viktor: "I mean, kind of? Only this is with fire. Death City will form a fire-pit--a test-run, for blowing up the planet. They'll try to replicate these fire-pits everywhere around the world until they can crush the ground into the center of the earth." *pulls out a piece of chalk*

hito: you keep chalk in your pocket?

Viktor: "Doesn't everyone?"

hito: ...

Viktor: *draws onto the wall* "This map shows where the Zom-fernals are congregating. They are forming a conical shape, which will act as a drill to push the explosion further _up_, to maximize damage."

Petra: "...LIKE GURREN LAGANN?!!"

hito: ....*sweatdrop*

Akitaru: "How do we stop this?"

Viktor: "We'd need to re-direct the flames--but I don't know where to!"

Takigi: -^- "Fortunately for you half-wits, I have memorized the Nether's many paths."

Viktor: "Oh, that'll be really helpful! Now we just need a 2nd-generation!"

Takigi: "Then it's a good thing I'm here--"

Viktor: "Who doesn't have a broken arm that makes his motions almost completely useless."

Takigi: O_O#

Viktor: "And unfortunately Lieutenant Hinawa's abilities are more about precision than the kind of wide-range attacks we need--"

Takigi: "HA! Yes, he is indeed useless!"

Takehisa: O_O

*BEEP BEEP BEEP!*

Vulcan: "!!! Shit! The Zom-fernals' heat signatures are on the rise--they are getting ready to blow up the Nether!"

hito: !!!

Honda: "Then we must begin!"

Viktor: "Well, that's a shame, because the one person who could help us is Maki..." *looks at Takigi* "Oh, wait. I forgot. She's no longer here because she was transferred out of the 8th."

Takigi: "... ... ..." O_O;;;;;

Petra: *STAAAAAAAAAARE*

Akitaru: *STAAAAAAAAAAARE*

iris: congratulations, you've doomed us all.

Takigi: "NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO CAST ASPERSIONS, SISTER!" *grabs Takehisa* "Lieutenant Hinawa, you must save us!"

Takehisa: "No. I'm useless."

Takigi: “WHAT?! ARE YOU MAKING FUN OF ME?! I ALWAYS KNEW YOU BASTARDS IN THE 8TH WERE NOTHING MORE THAN A BUNCH OF HOLIER-THAN-THOU--”

iris: !!

Takigi: “--MUSCLE-BOUND, INCOMPETENT, UNLUCKY, ILL-TEMPERED JACKASSES!”

*there is dead silence*

Akitaru: "...Detective."

Takigi: "?!!" *turns around slowly*

tamaki:.....

iris: *GLARE*

Akitaru: *glaring*

Petra: *tapping a lead pipe into the palm of her hand*

Akitaru: "Our job is protect lives--which is what is saving you from being a greasy smear on the wall right now, you preening show-boating little twirp."

-buzz-

lisa: vul, the witch is en route.

Vulcan: "Lisa! We got the signal back--awesome! Thanks, babe!"

???: sorry im late!

-it's maki!-

Takigi: "Maki?! What the hell are you doing here?!"

maki: my duty, for your information.

Akitaru: "Glad to have you here! You know what to do?"

maki: yeah, i heard over the transmitter.

Akitaru: "No times for delays, then!"

maki: right!

Viktor: "Stand right there, Maki!"

maki: *gets into position*

Vulcan: "Heat rising...2 minutes and counting."

maki: *inhales*

Takigi: "Maki, this is foolish! Listen to me! Why are you doing this?!"

maki: im a firefighter, it's my responsibility to use this power to protect people.

Takigi: "No, you're not--you're just some pyrokinetic being used by a fighting squad! And...I can't let you get hurt!"

maki: i dont need anyone's permission but my superior officers, last i checked, that's not you.

Takigi: "No, I'm just your brother! Doesn't that mean anything?!"

maki:...this is about what happened to mom, isnt it?

Takigi: "Goddamn it, Maki--just think what could happen! You want to be like that?! Hospitalized?"

Viktor: "Um..."

maki: and how did you get those bandages, tripping down the stairs?

Takigi: "I had no intention of dealing with a suicide bomber--which is my point! I'm a detective, not some grunt on the frontlines!"

Viktor: "UUUUUUUM..."

maki: look, i know the risks, but if it means i can save everyone, then those are risks im willing to take.

Viktor: "Well...Maybe not _everyone_."

maki: what are you saying?

Heckler's Assistant: "Look, sir--they're up ahead! We're saved! Hi, everyone! I'm so glad we're not going to die--"

Viktor: “Even if Maki can redirect the explosions' flames, there's nowhere to vent them out of the Nether. We either send them up to destroy Death City or keep them here. So, the flames are going to be concentrated here, meaning we’re all going to die by being burnt to a crisp.”

Heckler's Assistant: QwQ;;;;;;;;

Viktor: "...So...Yeah. Sorry."

Everyone: "... ... ..." *LOUD PANICKED YELLING*

Viktor: "I mean, we may not _all_ die! Look at Tamaki! She'll probably survive, what with her high level of flame resistance! Isn't that good, Tamaki? Ha ha ha ha..." TwT

tamaki:......................

Heckler's Assistant: "WELL, WHAT THE FUCK DO WE DO NOW?!"

maki: leave it to me! vulcan, keep track of the heat signal and let me know when it arrives!

Vulcan: "On it! You got 55 seconds!"

maki: commander!

Akitaru: *nods* "You got this--do it! Iris, get the non-pyros to shelter!"

iris: right! this way!

Takehisa: "Um...Tamaki? You need to, you know, move."

tamaki:....

Viktor: *mumbling to himself* "Vent the flames...need the layout...Where do you send them..."

Takigi: "I already told you, I memorized the layout--so just send them down deeper!"

Viktor: "We're already pretty deep down, Detective, so how about you-- ... ... ...GEOTHERMAL CLIMATIZATION!"

maki: just tell me which way to send them!

Takigi: *sets a hand on Maki's shoulder*

maki: ??

Takigi: "Maki, focus on directing flames down, and I'll direct them through corridors."

maki: right.

Vulcan: "3 kilometers incoming!"

-elsewhere-

lisa: !!!??

Yuu: *grabs the table at the outdoor radio desk* "An earthquake?!"

tsugumi: w-whats going on?

lisa: maki, can you hear that?

maki: how could i not?!

Yuu: *looking at a digital map* "You got heat incoming! What's going on?!"

Viktor: "Maki! Redirect the fireball's wind trajectory first to protect structural integrity!"

maki: got it!

Danro: *standing still next to Yuu and Tsugumi* "..."

-BOOOOOM-

Danro: "!!! No!"

*underground, debris falls towards Tamaki*

tamaki: *looks*

Akitaru: "Tamaki! Move!"

maki: *cycling the flames*

Akitaru: *covers Tamaki, the debris knocking him*

maki: *spiralling the flames, before sending them into the floor cracks*

Takigi: "Down and to the left, then make a U-turn."

maki: got it!

Viktor: "Not through the floor! It'll crack beneath you!"

maki: i cant stop now, it's a fire fighter's duty to protect people, and this city!

Viktor: "..." *gets down on all fours, hands on the cold floor* "Earth? It's me, Viktor. I'm gonna need you to take just a bit more heat..."

Takigi: *gulps*

Viktor: "Maki! Send the flames into the ground itself!"

maki: HAAAAAA!!!!

-FWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM-

ritsu:....why isnt anything happening?

*something hot and bright is heading towards her...*

ritsu:....oh. well that's not good.

*FWOOOOOOOOM*

maki: *panting*

Danro: "What's happening? REPORT!"

iris: she- she did it!

Takigi: "..." *lets go*

maki: mission successful.

Akitaru: "Ha! The earthquakes stopped, too!" *his head is bleeding, as he brushes off dirt and debris*

-maki laughs and does a little victory dance-

tamaki:......

tsugumi: yeah maki! i knew you could do it!!

Danro: *standing tall...because his hands are slammed down onto the table for support*

tsugumi: yes! uncle danro and i heard the whole thing!

maki: wait, dad?!

Yuu: *staring, as Danro's hand has smashed his radio* D8

lisa: ._. so _that's_ where she gets it from....

Danro: "Maki...Are you and Takigi okay?"

maki: yeah, we're fine, a few scratches, but other than that, we're good.

Danro: "...This mission is over. Tell Obi and Honda to evacuate."

maki: commander-

Akitaru: "RAWR!" *friendly punch to Takehisa's shoulder*

Takehisa: "Ow."

Akitaru: "You have a good eye for recruits, Takehisa! Maki saved us!"

Takigi: "...Maki. What are you going to do?"

maki: rejoin my brigade, obviously.......awkward sibling hug?

Takigi: "..." *sighs* *pat pat*

maki: *pap pap*

Takigi: "...Your arms are thick."

maki: *pinches him*

Takigi: "OW!"

maki: that's payback for what you did at dinner, jerkbutt.

Takigi: "Hey, just stating facts! Maybe ease up on the weights!"

maki: *laughing*

Takehisa: "..."

iris: she did it, captain!

Takehisa: "Of course she did. She was made for this kind of work."

-elsewhere-

Giovanni: "How upsetting. I had thought everything would be on fire by now."

shinra: HYAAAAH!!! *charges*

Giovanni: *bug legs scurry him away* "Wait, you still want to fight?"

shinra: arthur!

Arthur: "..." *stands up, swaying as he moves*

Giovanni: "Aw, what's that little flame going to do--"

*all trace of Arthur's presence disappears as the lights in the Nether go out*

shinra: ?!

Giovanni: "Eh?"

*a streak of light goes down diagonally, slicing through Giovanni*

shinra: !!!

*the lights come back on, Arthur behind a bisected Giovanni*

shinra:...arthur? are....are you alright? *shaking slightly*

Arthur: "Die." *brings Excalibur down over and over again in the lifeless body of Giovanni*

shinra:...arthur...stop it. stop it! *PUNCH*

Arthur: "?!!!! ...Nirvana?" *looks around* "...No, no, this is Hell." *looks at Shinra* "...Hence the devil."

shinra: ......*he looks concerned*

???: *giggling*

shinra: ?!?!?

Giovanni: "I see...I was so fixated on Kusakabe that I underestimated you, Boyle."

Arthur: "..."

shinra: *looking around, trying to find the source of the voice*

Giovanni: "You suppressed your presence so my pheromones couldn't sense you at all! Mindless--truly nirvana! Fufufu...I won't make that mistake again."

*bugs explode out of Giovanni's "corpse"*

shinra: !!!! *jumps back*

Arthur: "?!" *swings Excalibur* "It's a plague!"

*bugs bite at Shinra*

shinra: shit!

*in the confusion, a head on bug legs scurries through a crevice in the floor*

Arthur: "I found him!"

shinra: *looks*

Arthur: *holds up the lower-half of Giovanni by the ankles*

shinra:.....damn....is he even human anymore?

Arthur: *looks in the pants* "... ... ...Nope."

???: *cackling*

shinra: !!!

Giovanni: *his voice echoing* "Today's experiment gave me what I want: proof that the link to Adora has been established. Thank you. I look forward to seeing you two again soon."

shinra:.....let's go...

-elsewhere-

iris: *praying*

Honda: "Security sweep is done--they vamoosed."

Akitaru: "Thanks..." *looking at body bags*

Petra: *praying*

rita: *praying*

hito:....so much death....damn those hoods...

Honda: *inhales* "How did the Hoods predict this?"

Akitaru: "That's what we need to figure out."

Honda: "If not for Oze, this would have been far worse."

maki: .....

tsugumi: maki! *waving*

maki: !!! tsugumi, hey-

tsugumi: *TACKLE HUG* you did it! you really did it!

maki: haha, yeah, we did, didnt we, bro?

Takigi: "..." *nods*

*footsteps are heard*

maki: *looks*

Danro: *towering*

maki:...dad, im going back to the 8th, and you wont change my mind this time.

Danro: "...I have no intention to."

maki: ??

Danro: "What you did today...saved this city."

maki:......

Danro: "I am so proud of you."

maki: *tearing up* dad....

Danro: TT~TT "Maki..."

maki: *HUGS*

Danro: "URK! Ha ha...Quite a grip." *pat*

tsugumi: .......*smiles*

Takigi: *rubs the back of his head* "Well, this got mushy. Did you bring Maki here, Squirt?"

tsugumi: she came here herself, i just brought uncle danro.

Takigi: "How did you convince him?"

tsugumi: i just talked to him, and we reached an understanding after a little while.

Takigi: "...When did you get so mature?"

tsugumi: a lot can change in a few years, i guess.

Takehisa: "General?"

Danro: *wiping his eyes* "Oh. Hinawa. I haven't seen you in some time."

Takehisa: "..."

maki: !! oh *salutes* captain....you wanted to talk to my dad about something?

Takehisa: "Yes--a transfer back into the 8th."

tsugumi: well?

Danro: "Really? You're asking this now?"

Takehisa: "Sorry, I don't read social cues very well--was I interrupting something?"

maki: ^^;

Danro: "..." *sighs* "If I say 'no,' what will happen?"

Takehisa: "I anticipate the soldier will keep lighting the fire sprinklers."

maki: <3<;;

Danro: "She is a fire-cracker, isn't she?"

Takehisa: "Yes, she is."

-elsewhere-

komori: *tending to takeru's injuries*

Takeru: *has an oxygen mask on but is not moving*

tamaki:......

Medic: "Lost arm, lost leg...Likely will have more amputations needed to remove dead skin and muscle."

tamaki:..........*trembling*

Honda: *steps up* "Cadet Kotatsu...Thank you for saving Noto's life."

tamaki:......takeru.....hajiki....they gave so much up to keep me alive.....i couldnt save them......why? why was i given these abilities when i cant even save one person?

Honda: "Because sometimes it takes more than one person to make a difference. And yet that one person, on the battlefield, can make all the difference--and it is about being ready for when that moment comes."

tamaki:.............

Honda: "And I'm happy we did not lose a good soldier like you."

tamaki: *whimpering*

-elsewhere-

maki: *hands takehisa the '8' sigil*

Takehisa: *pops it into a laptop*

Takigi: D8

maki: relax bro, oubi's explaining everything to dad right now.

Takigi: "This is just sneaky!"

Takehisa: "We are the investigative unit to oversee other Fire Force companies." *looks at Takigi* "In a way, we are detectives, too."

Takigi: "Don't flatter yourself, Hinawa!"

maki: we fight crime with fire, i'd totally watch that show!

Takigi: "Tch--like they could find someone to play you with big enough--"

tsugumi: *stomps on takigi's foot*

Takigi: "EEEEE! ...Eyes."

maki: whatever i guess.

Takehisa: "Anything that caught your attention?" *points to the contents of USB files*

-elsewhere-

ritsu: *sewing herself back up*

Haumea: -___-# "Let me understand this..._How many_ Purple ones went up in smoke?!"

purple smoke grunt: Q_Q;;; please have mercy, lady haumea!

ritsu:.....*take's the grunt by the head....and holds them to her chest* there there, you did the best you could, sweeties.

purple smoke grunt:.....this would be kind of hot if your guts werent falling out.

ritsu: oh! how embarrassing!

Haumea: "RITSU, FOCUS! This was supposed to bring this city down to its knees--and all it did was cause a mild earthquake! And where the fuck are Sasori and Orochi?!"

ritsu: orochi's....out of commission....and sasori's in the training room.

Haumea: -_____-### "Oh, I'll 'train' him alright--then you--" *points at the grunt*

-elsewhere-

kagu-tsuchi: sasori, please, calm down-

Sasori: *punching the wall* "Goddamn it, goddamn gorilla, goddamn it, Orochi..."

kagu-tsuchi: i realize you are upset, but getting angry wont fix it-

Sasori: *flings a barbell towards her head*

*CLANK*

Sasori: "!!!"

kagu-tsuchi: !!??

Charon: *standing up--the barbell having just knocked off his chest like a pebble* "..." *DEEP INHALE*

Sasori: *tries to run--*

Charon: *small step--*

Sasori: *gets flung off the floor and into the ceiling--before gravity takes effect*

kagu-tsuchi: charon! a-are you hurt??

Charon: *lets out a cough* "Still recovering." *holds his chest* "That shouldn't have felt like anything at all."

kagu-tsuchi:.....t-thank you.

Charon: "You're--" *coughs, falling to one knee*

kagu-tsuchi: ah! c-charon!

Charon: "I just need to lie down."

kagu-tsuchi:....*holding his hand*

Charon: "...Can you help me there?"

kagu-tsuchi: j-just tell me which way to turn.

-elsewhere-

Denki: "Then the ground went--SHHHHHHHK!"

jirou: yeah, that was crazy.

Mina: "I wasn't here when the Kishin thing happened--was it like that?!"

jirou: oh yeah, i totally forgot that was a thing.

Denki: "We even sure that's really a thing? What about that video 'The Kishin was an inside job'?"

jirou: kaminari, you cant just believe everything you see online. -_-;

Denki: "I'm not saying I believe it--just that it's good to be open minded."

Sero: "Uh huh. This is how people get tricked easily."

mineta: dudes! did you see this site 'realdeathcitynews'? apperantly mr eraserhead has a kid!

jirou: SHUT UP MINETA!

-elsewhere-

Mephisto: *sips tea* "Death, you really need better security in the basement."

lord death: i'll say.

Mephisto: "I can't stand those cretins--hard enough having a good curriculum, but Exorcists can't keep up with whatever those pyros are doing."

lord death: *sigh* how's felisia?

Mephisto: "...Actually, not well. She had a bad reaction."

lord death: what happened?

Mephisto: "A few hours ago, she felt something--like what she described like feeling pain in a phantom limb."

-elsewhere-

Kid: "She's already at the hospital..."

stocking: i think she brought patti with her too....

Kid: "For the best...God, this is a nightmare."

stocking:.....

Kid: "After what happened before down there..."

-elsewhere-

Dr. John: "We're tending to as many as we can, Huang--how are the pyro's?"

kayako: busy.

asako: we're doing everything we can to keep the press at bay.

Dr. John: "There's press outside. You know what to do."

blair: *salutes and gets to work*

Ann Terveau: "We demand to be let in!”

cameraman: is...is that a pumpkin, what?

Ann: "??? Get a close-up!"

-BWOOOOOM-

Ann: "EEEEK!"

Reporter: "GAH! It's in my mouth!"

Cameraperson: *covered in glitter* ._. "...Is it my bachelorette party? Again?"

-elsewhere-

Hibana: *kicks in a door*

Rino: -_- "It has a knob, you knob."

hanako: mama!

Hibana: *scoops up Hanako* "Hello, darling~" *kiss*

hanako: *laughs* ^w^

Hibana: *hug* "So happy you're safe. You want to see Aunt Iris tomorrow?"

hanako: can we?

Hibana: "Of course! Anything you want."

-elsewhere-

tsugumi: *helping maki pack* im glad you're returning to the 8th, maki.

maki: yeah, anyway.

Anya: *looks out the window*

Meme: "I know things aren't great right now--but I'm sure they're happy to have you back!"

maki:...thanks, for everything, tsugumi.

tsugumi: that's what family's for, right?

Anya: "..."

Meme: "..." *looks away*

mio: well...im glad you patched things up with your dad, at least.

maki: yeah...it feels like a huge weight's been lifted.

Takehisa: *sitting in the Matchbox outside* "..."

Kana: "..." *stare*

misery: *staaaaaaaare*

Takehisa: "..." >_> "...I am waiting for Maki to finish packing."

-elsewhere-

tamaki: *huddled up in bed* ........

Arthur: *outside her door* "..."

rita:.....<do you think she's ok?>

Arthur: *shakes his head*

rita:......*knocks*

Arthur: "?!"

-the door is unlocked-

Arthur: "..." *steps inside*

tamaki:......

Arthur: "...Hey."

tamaki:....*responsive mumble*

Arthur: "..." *sits on her bed*

tamaki:........

Arthur: "...I'm happy you aren't dead."

tamaki:.......i wish i was.....

Arthur: "...Don't."

tamaki:........

Arthur: "Tamaki, I can't...lose again...someone..."

tamaki:.....im sorry......*weeping* im sorry.....

nozomi: *knocks* tamaki?

Arthur: *looks*

tamaki:.....

nozomi:...*enters* tamaki? it's me, nozomi.

tamaki:.....nn....

nozomi:...*looks at Arthur* how is she?

Arthur: *shakes his head* "Can we stay here? I think she needs it..."

nozomi:...*nods* if you want to talk to us, we're here, ok tamaki?

tamaki:.......fine....

Arthur: "..." *sits across from her and Nozomi*

-elsewhere-

Mr. Noto: *holds his head*

mrs noto: *packing* <you'll take care of things while im away, right?>

Mr Noto: <I-I'll do my best...>

-elsewhere-

Danro: *walks into the mansion*

madoka oze: *HUG*

Danro: "UMPH! ..." *hug*

madoka oze: takigi told me everything.

Danro: "I figured as much--sorry, brass was all over me after Obi's stunt."

madoka oze: oh jeez.

Danro: "You know how it is...Wish you were there to put them in place."

madoka oze: yeah, i would have given them a good what for.

Danro: "..." *looks at photos on the mantle* "...Takigi has hated Hinawa ever since he was drummed out. And I haven't trusted the 8th since Maki joined."

madoka oze: and now?

Danro: "...They're craftier than I thought. And maybe having Maki there wouldn't be a bad thing."

madoka oze: well, the fruit doesnt fall far from the tree, i suppose.

Danro: "...Pretty tall tree."

madoka oze:.......

Danro: "...I wish I could've seen them down there. They have your skill set."

madoka oze: and a heart of gold like yours.

Danro: =\\\\\\\\= "Oh, you..."

-elsewhere-

maki: ......

Takehisa: "Maki."

maki: yeah?

Takehisa: "...It's been a long day. You hungry? I'm too tired to cook and..."

maki: it's getting kind of late.

Takehisa: "Take-out? Or drive-thru? Or..."

maki: ??

Takehisa: "I'd...like to get dinner. With you."

maki:..... owo eh? like...a formal dinner?

Takehisa: "Yes, that can work, too. I'll just need to get dressed--"

Akitaru: *around the corner, overhearing* O__O "..." *looks to others* "He is not going to dress badly for this!"

maki: it's kind of late, and you said you were tired, right? maybe tomorrow night works?

Takehisa: *nods* "That is more than acceptable. Meet at 5?"

maki: sure. sounds good.

Takehisa: *nods* "Excellent. I will see you then. Get some sleep."

maki: see you then........(wait.....DID THAT JUST HAPPEN?!?)

Takehisa: *walks around the corner--and is immediately pulled by multiple people into Akitaru's office*

karin: holy shit you actually did it, you absolute madman!

Akitaru: "I can't believe it--after all this time!"

Takehisa: "... ...What did I do exactly?"

karin: you asked maki out.

Takehisa: "... ... ...What."

iris: yeah, it's been kind of a 'will they or wont they' situation from day one.

Akitaru: "Even back when we first moved into the cathedral!"

Takehisa: "... ... ...I think I just realized something: I blacked out and have no memory." *looks at Karin* "Who are you?"

karin: *cheek tug* oh dont you pull that psuedo-amnesia trick on me, mister!

Akitaru: "He's just nervous for his big date!"

Takehisa: *screaming internally*

-elsewhere-

Tachihara: "So, what the hell was the earthquake about?"

gin: hell if i know.

Hirotsu: "Best not to think about it--for now, we're on patrol to see what occurred."

-elsewhere-

Poe: Q_Q "Herman warned about these things..."

Lucy: *pours a cup of tea* "I know, I know--but we're here."

Ghost: *stares at Atsushi*

atsushi: full house, huh?

Poe: *shaking slightly* "Actually, not so much this week--Wilson and William took a vacation to another haunted house in Friendship, Maine." *sips*

atsushi:...huh, i didnt think that ghosts _took_ vacations.

ghost girl: you learn something new everyday i guess.

Ghost: "Hey-Hey-Hey!" *pokes Atsushi* "Guess where a ghost goes on vacation?"

atsushi: poe just said-

Ghost: "MALI-BOO! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!"

atsushi:...haha. ^^; but why are you all here?

ghost librarian: well, the barrier between the world of the living and world of the dead is particularly weak in this area.

Ghost 2: "I blame the shinigami."

hippie ghost: hey, sometimes stuff like this happens, and you gotta just go with the flow, fam.

Poe: =\\\\=

Ghost: "We're just glad he didn't knock this place down after Wes left!" *hug*

odasaku: i guess poe and lucy still dont see me, huh?

ghost woman: afraid not.

Karl: *paws at the air where Odasaku is*

librarian ghost: that's because you're projecting yourself into the living world rather than crossing the border, one foot in, one foot out as it were.

Ghost 2: "...What is it like on the other side?"

odasaku: well, it's kind of like a huge apartment building, sorta.

teenage ghost: i remember i woke up in a grassy field.

Ghost 2: "...Wait, so you have roommates?"

odasaku: 5 kids actually.

Ghost 2: ._.;

-elsewhere-

Shinra: ….

Relan: *pats his back* "You'll find him."

shinra:..y-yeah....

Relan: "Did you find out anything from Giovanni?"

shinra: ....

-shinra explains what happened-

Relan: *shivers* "Creepy. But he said Sho is still out there to entice you."

shinra: and the adora link.....

Relan: "Do you think he was lying about that? It's a little incredible."

shinra: i cant say...but there is that time i heard konro in my head....i wonder.....

Relan: "??? There's some link--er, connection between those events? Have you talked to him about it?"

shinra: i dont know. maybe tomorrow i'll see if i can head to asakusa and talk to him.

Relan: *nods* "The commander is also doing a debriefing tomorrow."

shinra: hmm....

Relan: *rubs his injured arm* "..."

-morning-

Patty: *asleep in the hospital hallway...her eyes are red*

liz: ......

Dr John: *sips coffee* "...Mrs. Thompson-Evans? Can I get you anything?"

liz: got any breakfast?

Dr John: *smiles* "The cafeteria is downstairs, Level 2. They're just setting up."

liz: thanks....could you keep an eye on patti for me?

Dr John: *nods*

-elsewhere-

Arthur: "..."

tamaki: ......

Arthur: "...I think we should eat something."

tamaki:.....im not hungry....

Arthur: "Neither am I--but we still need to."

tamaki:....im not feeling good....

Arthur: "...Water?"

tamaki:....nn....

Arthur: "...Okay. I'll get some water. I'll be right back, okay?"

tamaki:.......

Arthur: *walks to the kitchen* "..."

nozomi: how is she?

Arthur: *shakes his head* "She doesn't want to eat, doesn't seem to want even water. I figure, if I bring a glass at least..."

nozomi:....*hands him a granola bar* maybe she'll take this?

Arthur: "Hmm. Nutritious, compact, easy to chew...It is a good foodstuff. Thank you--I'll try."

-elsewhere-

Axel: "Man, man, I can _not_ with earthquakes!" -~-

Yafeu: *sips tea*

preston: i was actually using a massage chair so i didnt feel a thing.

Asher: "Lucky you--I was trying to sleep." *picks out cereal in the cafeteria line*

lei-lei: sorry im late guys, there was a huuuuge crowd outside the DWMA.

hibiki: media goons.

Kanin: "It's really bad...What is it all about?"

genny: something about 'hoods' from what i heard.

Asher: "... ... ..." *eats cereal quietly*

Saria: "Izumi, how were things at your mom's hospital?"

izumi: pretty busy. she's probably going to have a late shift tonight.

Saria: "Aw...I'm sorry."

Asher: "Is it because of the 'Hood' thing?"

izumi: ??

Asher: "Like, were people injured and sent to the hospital because of those...whatever they are?"

izumi: i-i think so? the official reports are blaming it on a cave in, though.

Monica: "Sounds like some classic cover-up bullshit from the military." *grabs a muffin off Zeke's plate*

Saria: ._____. ("Why are they sitting here now?")

zeke: D8

izumi: yeah, mom isnt too happy about it...

Kanin: ^^; "Isn't that a little conspiratorial, though?"

amelia: speaking of conspiracy, we still have that murder mystery to solve.

Yolanda: *to Monica* "I heard it was a giant Balachko--the three-headed beast of fire and ice."

zarya:.....?

Kanin: "Oh, right--our 'guest' has been rather...impatient."

*screams are heard from the boys' locker room*

hibiki: i actually found the chick's address, so we can look into that.

Duncan: "So we're doing this after school?"

genny: guess so.

-elsewhere-

shinra: commander?

Akitaru: "Hmm?" *looks up from his desk*

shinra: mind if i give my report?

Akitaru: "Sure..." *takes some forms off his desk, locking them in a drawer before he grabs a pen* "Go ahead."

-shinra explains what happened with giovanni-

Akitaru: *shudders* "What I learn about all of these missions? Bugs creep me out much more than before."

shinra: yeah....on a side note, could i request permission to visit asakusa?

Akitaru: "??? You think it has some link to Konro?"

shinra: it wouldnt hurt to ask, right?

Akitaru: "Good point. Well, I approve--head out!"

*there is some noise outside the office*

shinra: ??

*the door...falls down...not opened--it just falls down with a kick*

Hibana: "And here, sweetie, is where Shinra talks with his commanding officer. He usually speaks to Shinra in grunts."

hanako: wow!

iris: ^-^;;;

Akitaru: -_-### "Shinra, get going to Asakusa--"

shinra: right. ._.;

Hibana: "??? Asakusa? I had to head over there for a medicine drop."

hanako: can i play with hina and hika too?

Hibana: "Yes, you can--just don't repeat the words they say."

hanako: ok!

Akitaru: *pats Shinra on the shoulder* "Take one for the team, son."

shinra: TTwTT; will do, sir.

Hibana: "Come along, Shinra--we have a lot to discuss. Also, Commander? Fix your door--it's flimsy."

Akitaru: "... ... ...I think I'll go bother Takehisa for a bit."

-elsewhere-

tsugumi: so how did it go, maki?

naho: yeah, that was a pretty big award ceremony!

*she has set a giant plaque with Lord Death's symbol on it onto a table*

Maki: ^^; "I was really nervous, but Lord Death has always been polite when I've run into him."

tsugumi: yeah.

Naomi: "And you looked spiffy in the formal uniform. So, what are you up to after lunch--back to work?"

Maki: "...Well..."

naho: ??

Maki: "I have the afternoon off, so I was going to shop for a new outfit before dinner."

tsugumi: did uncle danro invite you to dinner again? well, you did patch things up-

Maki: "No. I mean, yes, we did--but it's not a family dinner. I'm going with the Lieutenant--"

naho: EHHHHH??!!

Naomi: O_O

Maki: .\\\\\. "Wh-What?"

naho: you mean mr hinawa asked you on a date!!??

tsugumi: gagantous!

Maki: "It-It's not that at all! I was tired, he said he didn't feel like making dinner, so he invited me out, then I said it was too late, so he said 'How about tomorrow?' and I said yes-- ... ... ... Oh, God, it is a date."

Naomi: "...Girls, we know what to do?"

naho: we are going shopping, duh! we got to help maki look her best for tonight! do you know where you're going to dinner?

Maki: "I only know it's something formal?" *holds her head* "Do I do my hair? This can't be a date, right? It's just a commanding officer being friendly--Oh, that sounds weird! This isn't like the books..." >~<

naho: naomin, call the doc! she's an expert on stuff like this, isnt she?

Naomi: "The most fashionable of them!" *dials Yosano*

yosano: yello?

Naomi: "Doctor? It's Naomi. We have a friend who needs help getting a new outfit for a date--"

Maki: "Is it a date? I don't even know..."

yosano: ....come to my place, ASAP.

Naomi: "On it!" *pulls out her wallet, removing her brother's credit card* "Waiter! Bill!"

-elsewhere-

Konro: *grabs a fishing pole and bucket* "See you all later!"

Tsukiyo: "Bye, Captain! Avoid the sea basses!"

Konro: *calls back, smiling* "It's a river, so not a problem!" *turns back...frowning*

???: .....

{Jonah: "Follow him--and eliminate him."}

{???: understood}

Konro: *reaches his shack...looks out the corner of his eye as he takes his pole and drops the lure into the water before sitting* "..."

-step step step-

Konro: "You're quite confident, to make your footsteps so easily heard."

???: .....*takes out blade* die.

Konro: *doesn't move...*

-elsewhere-

Hibana: "Stay on the walking path, sweetie!"

hanako: okaaaay.

shinra: *looking around* (looks like they're setting up for the summer festival season...)

Hibana: "You've been agitated since we left the cathedral--excited about something?"

shinra: hmm?

Hibana: "The gorilla had mentioned this was going to help you find your brother?"

shinra:....i think so...

Hibana: "Some friendly advice--don't expect the Asakusa people to just open up immediately. As a separatist group, they aren't exactly the most forthcoming when asking them questions."

shinra: funny you of all people should say that.

Hibana: "?! Okay, smart mouth--fair point. But I would hope I've changed for the better..." *punches his arm* "I have you and Iris to thank for that."

shinra: *rubs his arm* y-yeah.... (ow)

hanako: mommy, who's that?

Hibana: "?! Hanako, get back!"

???: *looks up* ??

Konro: *takes the opportunity--delivering a palm strike to the Assassin's jaw*

-CRUNCH-

???: *SCREAMS*

Konro: "Kah!" *moves to deliver another strike--then coughs up blood, falling to his knees*

shinra: mr konro! *runs over to him*

Hibana: *trips Shinra*

shinra: OOF-

Hibana: "Think like a scientist for a moment--let's watch and determine just why the Lieutenant ran off on his own and is with this Hood..."

Konro: *not moving*

assassin: damn you! *lunges*

*SLICE*

-SPLURT-

Konro: *looks up, as the Assassin's guts spill out* "That's called playing possum, jackass." *wipes his mouth--before grabbing the Assassin by the head and kneeing him in the face*

hanako:....mama...that person isnt moving anymore......

Hibana: "...No, they are not." *holds her close*

shinra:....*ahem*

Konro: *looks up* "??? Oh, Dr. Hibana, Shinra. I should've sensed you there earlier..."

hanako:......

Hibana: *frowns* "This isn't a medicine delivery, Lieutenant. You want to explain why the hell you're hanging out with some Hood?"

Konro: "...Yes, I do owe you an explanation. Just let me clean up this mess." *points at the Hood* "..." *just kicks some dirt on top of it, and sits down* "Have a seat!"

shinra:......

Hibana: "THAT'S NOT CLEANING UP!"

-later-

Konro: *sets out tea*

hanako: thank you mr konro....may i have sugar with it?

Konro: "Um...I don't usually bring some--sorry!"

hanako: oh...*frown*

Hibana: *pats her head*

Konro: "So, Shinra, you finally want to talk about Adora?"

shinra: *nods*

Konro: "I figured as much, after I heard about you meeting with Burns and Arg about these lovely emblems..." *taps the scar on his nose*

shinra: so then...you've seen it...adora?

Konro: "Yes...I saw myself in Hell."

shinra: ??

Konro: "It was during the Asakusa fire years ago, before the 7th was formed, when that Demon Infernal gave me the Ash Disease..." *heats up the fire under the tea kettle...*

{demon: *growls*}

{Benimaru: *knocked out on the ground*}

{Konro: *steps up to the Demon--*}

{demon: f...ool.....}

{Konro: "?! The hell you call me, you little shit?!" *assumes a battle stance*}

{demon: *grins and matches his stance*}

{Konro: "?!!" *swings his fist*}

{-PUNCH-}

{*both of their fists collide at the same spot*}

{Konro: "?! ..." *sweeps his leg--*}

{-KICK-}

Konro: "It was like a funhouse mirror--that demon matched every move--"

Hibana: "A doppelganger?"

shinra: like, a mimic?

Hibana: "A little more complicated than that. This is having someone who is just like you, only from elsewhere. It's said with a doppelganger, you and it can't exist in the same space--or one of you will die."

Konro: "Which means, this thing may have been from elsewhere--from Hell."

shinra:......

{demon: *cackling* foolish! foolish!}

{Konro: *panting* ("I guess...if I have to go out...I'll go out in flames!) *charges up his arm--which bursts into flames* "I don't care if I have to die--as long as Asakusa is safe. If you were really my double, you'd promise the same--but because you're just a mindless puppet, I know you won't, so I have to stop you!"}

{demon: kekeke...KEEEHAHAHAHAHAHA}

{Konro: *roars, as he swings his fist--*}

{-SLICE-}

{Konro: *screams, his face sliced by the Demon's horn*}

{demon: KEHAHAHAHAHA FOOLISH FOOLISH!}

{Konro: "I'm not even close to being done!" *slams his fist into the Demon* "CRIMSON MOON!"}

{The Moon: *giggling, as the sky turns red...*}

{demon: SKREEEEEEE}

{*KA-BOOM*}

{*Asakusa explodes, buildings shatter, the world looking as red as blood before a flash of light...*}

{Konro: *falls to his knees, panting...he sees his arms turning gray and black* "..." *holds back a sob...before he looks up to the Moon--* "?!!"}

{*it's a giant eyeball*}

{*the ground is littered with monstrous skeletons, black flames that have no warmth...*}

{Konro: "What...the hell?!"}

{???: "Yes, it is."}

shinra:......

Konro: "..."

Hibana: "Hmm...To go to Hell just to save your home...That's some strength."

Konro: "Nothing special, doctor--just a responsibility."

shinra:....*his hands are shaking*

Konro: "Shinra...It is an awful sight. If you're trying to find your brother, it...I..." *his eyes roll back into his head, before he collapses*

shinra: !!!

Hibana: "!!!" *tosses Shinra her phone* "Call Huang." *moves Konro, opening his eyes to check*

-elsewhere-

tamaki: *sitting in a corner table* .....*poking her breakfast with her fork* .......

Arthur: "..." *brings his tray over to her*

tamaki:.....*glances at him, then back down at her food*

Arthur: "..." *pokes at his own meal*

Akitaru: "..." *sighs* "Arthur. Tamaki."

tamaki: *looks up at him*

Arthur: "Sir?"

Akitaru: "This can't go on like this--it's been a day since the mission, and I can't have my soldiers suffering like this. I'm taking you off of active duty."

tamaki:......

Arthur: "You cannot have the Knight King--"

nozomi: you arent being fired, it's just a little vacation.

Akitaru: *holds up a brochure*

tamaki: ....?

*"Enjoy the wonderful Asakusa summer festival!"*

nozomi: it sounds fun, doesnt it?

Arthur: "...They will have sword fights?"

nozomi: at the very least, a change in scenery will be good for you.

Akitaru: "So pack up--you'll be heading over."

-elsewhere-

Yoh: *wearing an ankle bracelet, standing on a Los Angeles street corner* ._.; "..." <How did I get myself into this mess...>

{Yoh: "I keep telling you, I didn't take any delivery!"}

{cop: dont play dumb with us, punk!}

{Yoh: "??? You can't hold me here indefinitely! I know my rights!"}

{???: easy there...}

{cop: miss katy!}

{Cop 2: *rests a hand on Cop 1's shoulder, playing 'good cop'* "My apologies for my colleague--you know how stressful this line of work can be...Officer Syth, what brings you here?"}

{katy: orders from the boss. *hands them a paper*}

{Cop 2: *looks over Cop 1's shoulder* "...?! What the H?"}

{Yoh: *also looks over their shoulders--having already broken the handcuffs that kept him tied to the table* "Yeah, what is this?"}

{katy: yeah, from the background check- .__. HEY!}

{Yoh: "..." *takes Katy's hands* "Hi, I'm Yoh Hinoki!" *smiles*}

{katy:... *sweatdrop* i was just about to say that.}

{Yoh: "Yes, but you haven't mentioned that I am of an acclaimed house of a superlative martial arts practice known as--"}

{cop: yeah yeah yeah, big whoop.}

{Yoh: -_-; "So, Officer Syth, this says I have to help with an investigation?"}

{katy: yes.}

{cop: wait, so we're just letting this random kid off the street help with a police investigation??}

{Yoh: "Will I get an award?!" *has already removed Katy's handcuffs and slapped them onto Cop 1*}

{katy:....how about we release you from prison?}

{Yoh: "That works, too! Then I can go see my sister in Death City?"}

{katy: very well.}

Yoh: *talks into incom on his collar* "I don't see anyone..."

-elsewhere, in a walk-in clinic in Los Angeles-

Physician: "I know learning you have a Quirk can be intimidating..." *gets down to eye level to the child* "But it can also be a wonderful opportunity."

child: *shaking*

mother: b-but how is this possible? neither my husband or i even _have_ quirks! so how does my child-

Physician: "Ah, that's the problem of this century--even in families with no history of Quirks, we're seeing them develop. Let's review the x-ray to see the toe joints..." *looks for the x-ray* "???" *calls out to a clerk* "Could I get the x-ray?" ^^;

clerk: coming right up, doc.

Physician: "From what I remember, your child has two joints in the pinky toes, right?"

mother: y-yes.

Physician: "Then this is quite a conundrum--having two joints is supposed to mean no Quirk. I did hear from a colleague about one boy who got his Quirk later in life, but that's the exception that proves the rule I guess..." *looks at the child with concern* "Hey...Do you know other kids at school with Quirks?"

child: w-well timmy can teleport, a-and sumire's able to make flowers.

Physician: "Do they like their Quirks?"

child: i-i think so. t-they're pretty popular now.

Physician: *nods* "That tends to happen. And I think I can understand why you're scared--this is a big responsibility for a growing young adult." *leans down into the potted plant on the windowsill, taking out a bit of the dirt* "But if you put in the work and practice..." *reshapes the dirt in her fingers into a tiny superhero statue with a cape* "You can do something to help people."

child: .....

Physician: *checks her watch* "Darn...I have to go. But I'd like to do a follow up in 2 weeks. Please schedule with the front desk, okay?"

mother: o-of course doctor....

Physician: "Dr. Smith. But call me Summer."

-elsewhere-

*in a warehouse, people are packing bullets and syringes...*

Distributor: *speaking Chinese* <We got it. Thanks. Tell us when the next subject arrives...Okay...Okay, bye.> *hangs up*

???: <so? how'd it go?>

Distributor: <The clinic found another one--she'll be bringing them over in two weeks.>

-elsewhere-

Konro: *groans...wakes up* "...???"

kirei: you're awake.

Konro: "...!!! That assassin--" *moves to get up*

priestess: dead.

Konro: "G-Good..." *holds his head* "I need to see the Commander..." *can barely stand*

priestess: you need to rest. young kusakabe already went to fetch him.

-meanwhile-

shinra: commander shinmon? it's me shinra-

*a sword passes through the curtains, aimed at his throat*

Benimaru: *sips sake* "I'm happy to see you. What brings you here?"

shinra: QxQ;;;;;

Hibana: "I told you it would be better to wait for him to exit...We dragged back your lieutenant from the river."

{Hibana: "Lift with the knees!"}

{shinra: why arent _you_ helping out? i've seen how strong you are! >3< }

{Hibana: "Aw, thank you! But I'm helping you get stronger. The opportunity to lift a big strong man will add some muscle to those bones~"}

{Konro: X_X }

Benimaru: "And now he's injured. Why didn't you help him? How do I know you two didn't knock him over the head?"

shinra: do you really think we'd do that sort of thing? -_-;

Benimaru: "Didn't she work with a witch to make fire ants?"

Hibana: -_-# "One time--ONE TIME!"

Benimaru: "Also, your movements are still slow and sloppy, Kusakabe."

shinra: o-o;

Benimaru: "So, if you have a few minutes, let's spar." *gets up*

-elsewhere-

Huang: "I'll be out. Hibana called for a favor."

asako: oh?

Huang: "She said something about a patient with a similar case to that Kusakabe kid..." *slight shudder*

asako: commander?

Huang: *steadies herself* "N-Nothing." *grabs her medical bag* "I should be back this evening."

-elsewhere-

Asher: "So where is this place?"

hibiki: well...ever heard of 'gravure models'? -_-;

Asher: "???"

Duncan: "..." .\\\\\\.;

amelia: so that's what she's doing now?

Axel: "Do they know we're showing up?"

hibiki: *shrug*

Asher: "...No, seriously, what the hell is 'gravel modeling'?"

hibiki:....*whispers*

Asher: "... ... ..." *frowns* "I preferred what I thought it was."

hibiki: this is the place.

*looks like the building is up ahead...*

Security Guard: *sitting on a chair, reading the newspaper*

hibiki: *ahem*

Security Guard: *doesn't even look up* "Yeah, how can I help you?"

hibiki: yeah, my cousin forgot their lunch. *holds up a bag*

Security Guard: *still not looking up* " 'Kay. Which office number?"

-elsewhere-

Spirit: "Welcome home! I just got a call from the caterer and-- ... You look like this would be a better discussion after you get some sleep."

sachiko: *slumps face first onto the couch and groans into the pillow*

Spirit: "..." *tucks her in with a blanket*

sachiko: i could hibernate for a century.

Spirit: "Let's try for 10 hours." *smooths her hair*

sachiko: =w=

Spirit: "One smooch before bedtime~?"

sachiko: *holding his hand*

Spirit: *gentle rub before he kisses her hand*

-elsewhere-

Asher: *looking at the door* "This the office?"

hibiki: yep. *knocks*

???: "Just a moment!" *the knob shakes a bit before the door opens*

hibiki: ._.;

Asher: -_-

Duncan: O\\\\O

Receptionist: *smiles* "How can I help you?" *she's in a tank top and short shorts*

hibiki: is marylin in?

Receptionist: "Sure thing, sweetie!" *screams to the back* "MARYLIN! YOU GOT VISITORS!" *turns back, quieter again* "Who is asking for her?"

amelia: we're investigating a murder.

Receptionist: "... ... ..." ^^; *leans forward to Amelia* "You look a little young to be a police officer, kiddo!" ^^;;;;

amelia: we're not police officers, we're DWMA students.

Receptionist: "I see--and what are you studying--" *looks at Hibiki* "...Say, you ever consider modeling?"

hibiki: -_-; i'll pass.

Receptionist: "Worth a try~" *hands a business card*

*there is a crash heard in the back*

hibiki: ??

Receptionist: "??? Marylin?" *walks to the back*

Asher: "..." *follows, gesturing to the others*

-the others follow-

Receptionist: "?!!!"

Duncan: "EEP!" *hides behind Amelia*

Asher: "Enough of this..." *transforms their arm, smashing into the door*

*Inside, a ghost is chasing Marylin around the room*

marylin: STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME! MARGE! CALL A FUCKING EXORCIST!! >~<

Jonas: "Don't you recognize me, Marylin! It's me, Jonas--" *arms stretched out to hug her*

marylin: *SCREAMING and throwing things at him*

*the items just pass through him*

Asher: "...We really should've told him to stay at the school."

Jonas: "Oh, it's you kids! Talk her down!" *dodging, even as the items just pass through him anyway*

amelia: miss marylin, did you kill mr atkinson?

Marylin: "Kill who?! What the fuck are you talking about?!!"

Jonas: Q_Q "You don't even remember me?!"

Marylin: "WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS THING?!"

amelia: jonas atkinson. his ghost, anyway.

Marylin: "... ... ...Oh, now I remember." *smirks at the ghost* "You dumped me. Well, how you missing this~?" *poses*

Jonas: Q\\\\Q

Asher: "Oh, she totally murdered him."

Marylin: "I DID NOT!"

amelia: do you know who did?

Marylin: *shrugs* "I heard he had a heart attack--"

Duncan: *reading a report* "It was an acetaminophen overdose, laced into his sports drink. Wouldn't be hard for you to get that drug--it's over-the-counter."

Marylin: "...Do I look like I know what acey-ta-minnow-whatever is?"

Duncan: "Then how do you explain the hair sample we found in his locker?"

Marylin: "... ... ..." .\\\\. "Well..."

{Marylin: *sneaks into the boys' locker room* >_> <_< "..." *shoves a letter into his locker, runs...*}

Asher: "??? What letter? None was found..."

marge: damn, that has to be some old ass hair.

Duncan: >_>; "I may have been lying there..."

Marylin: -\\\\\-# "Jerk-off...But yes, I left a letter begging him to take me back, so why would I do that then kill him? If anything, whoever you want stole my letter to make me look like the killer!"

Jonas: QwQ "You wanted to get back with me--"

Marylin: "MARGE, EXORCIST! NOW!"

hibiki: well damn, that leaves us back at square one.

Receptionist: "Marylin, don't you think you could find it in your heart to give them more information? I mean, you did sneak into the boys' locker room--didn't you see anything odd?"

Marylin: "??? No? I just shoved the letter into his locker...But I did smell something weird."

amelia: like what?

Marylin: *shrugged* "I thought it was just gym socks, but then I started smelling it when I... *ahem* started going to industry parties..." >_>; "It's called 'sour diesel.'"

-elsewhere-

Lucy: *sets down meals* "Here you go, Aya!"

aya: thanks! *eating the spagetti*

Lucy: "And given the day and time, Kunikida has his usual--"

Kunikida: "Chicken salad sandwich." *takes it* "Thank you, Lucy."

Lucy: "You're welcome." *walks back to the kitchen*

Kunikida: "Aya, how are classes?"

aya: out for the summer.

Kunikida: "I see...Then that means you'll have plenty of free time for tutoring."

-elsewhere-

Denki: "Then I can go *FWASH* and send an electric discharge to blind my opponents! I just need someone to make the shades that block out all light!"

jirou: why not bring this up with the support department? i could use some new equipment myself, actually.

Denki: "Great idea!"

Mina: "??? But if you have shades that block out all light, how would you see?"

Denki: "...See?"

eijiro: hey bakugou, maybe you could get something to help protect your hearing?

*there are fast footsteps that sound like they are running up to them*

Bakugo: "...Wow, you actually had a good idea. Congrats."

eijiro: ^w^

*then a SCREECH is heard, as someone comes to a stop in the hall*

Mei: "DID SOMEONE SAY SUPPORT DEPARTMENT?!!!"

jirou: how did she-

Mei: *up in Jirou's face* "EXCELLENT HEARING!"

jirou: ._.;

Mei: *pulls out measuring tape, wrapping it around Eijiro* "You're not ticklish, are you? Shoe size? Inseam? Waist? Height?"

???: hatsume-senpai, please wait up!

Mei: >w> "Whoopsie--sorry, I left you behind! LET'S TRY THE ROCKET SHOES ON YOU TO KEEP UP!"

student: .___.; erm...

Mina: "??? Oh, is this a newbie?"

student: ^^; nice to meet you all, my name's Suzuki. Shikarou Suzuki. *he bows*

Denki: *leans back* "Hey, careful with the horns!"

Bakugo: "Antlers, doofus."

suzuki: sorry about that, they're still growing. ^^;

Mei: "I was showing Shi-Suz around when I heard you saying 'SUPPORT DEPARTMENT,' and my alarm went off. See?" *holds up a blinking emergency button labeled 'Support Department Emergency'* "Shi-Suz, watch and learn how to take measurements, as they are very important in the support group. Pikachu, please hold Angry Bomberman still."

Bakugo: "WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?!"

Denki: "Eijiro, hold his legs." *grabs Bakugo by the arms*

suzuki: oh! *taking notes*

Mina: *stares at Suzuki's head* OwO "...Horn Siblings..."

suzuki: eh?

Mina: *points to her horns*

Bakugo: "STOP THAT! THAT--HA HA HA HA--"

suzuki: oh! i see. a-actually mine are antlers. ^^;

Mei: "I see--ticklish. Hmm...Need to adjust your measurements on the biceps."

Mina: "Have you met your teachers?"

suzuki: i have. mr power-loader's been very helpful, and miss aranya's really smart.

Mina: "Aranya, the costume designer? She has such pretty costumes!"

Mei: "Lift him up."

Bakugo: "PUT ME DOWN, OR YOU'RE DEAD!"

-elsewhere-

*Mana's phone chirps with a text message*

mana: ?? *looks*

Text Message: [hey, sis--guess where i am] *it's a photo of Yoh--in handcuffs with Los Angeles police officers Katy and Mandy*

mana: D8 [WTF??]

Yoh: [oh the officers are saying i'm blowing my cover. aren't they cute tho?]

mana: [WHY ARE YOU IN LA]

Yoh: [i was on my way to death city then suspected of transporting illegal substances] *attaches a pic in front of a West Hollywood drag shop*

mana: [WAT]

Yoh: [weird right? anyway i'm helping the police then can keep traveling]

-elsewhere-

Anya: *looking at a map* "..." *sighs*

tsugumi: what's up?

Anya: "N-Nothing! Just reviewing some little looked at places, probably not of interest to you since you are probably busy with whatever Maki had contacted you about..."

tsugumi: ??

Anya: >\\\>; "Nothing." *rolls up the map* "Maybe I'm just homesick."

tsugumi: maybe we could visit your home country?

Anya: *grabs her hands* (╯✧ ∇ ✧)╯ "You mean it?!"

tsugumi: OvO sure?

Anya: "!!!" *lets go* "I mean, it's not big deal if you refuse." >_>;

tsugumi: ^^; no, i think it's a great idea.

Anya: "..." *inner squee* "I will begin packing!" *pulls out four suitcases* "This should be enough for daily wear."

-elsewhere-

Hyde: *staring at a history book in the library...and crying*

jackie: can i help you?

Hyde: "?!! J-Just reading up on European history! That's all! Ha ha ha..." QwQ;

jackie: ?? ok?

Hyde: *ahem* "Do you have more information on the pre-founding origins of Yngling?"

-elsewhere-

Justin: *asleep on the couch* "Zzz..." *looks like he's been busy cleaning*

oriko:...*puts a blanket over him*

Justin: *small groan* "Ma..."

oriko:.....

Justin: *small shudder before he calms...*

-elsewhere-

Mori: *looks at the skyline from his office*

kouyou: you called?

Mori: "Please, sit."

kouyou: *takes a seat*

Mori: *sits at the head of the table...there are four other than the two occupied* "It has been some time since Ace's demise."

kouyou: indeed. *looks over to chuuya*

Chuuya: *frowns*

Mori: *gestures to another seat* "And I am still saving one for our departed Dazai..." *smirks*

Chuuya: "..."

Mori: "With our other two executives not present, we can't very well replace them. But I had someone in mind to take Ace's seat."

miura: *adjusting her glasses*

*the doors open*

kouyou: *looks*

*Hirotsu enters*

elise: hiroshi?

Hirotsu: "..." *approaches, but does not sit* "Hello, everyone."

Chuuya: "..."

{Hirotsu: "While Mori is incapacitated, I will carry the burden of the Port Mafia on my back and keep the unity strong."}

{gin: ....}

{higuchi: i couldnt think of a better person for the job, sir.}

{Tachihara: "Think you got the stamina for this kind of thing, old timer?"}

{Hirotsu: "It's not a matter of 'can' or 'can't'--some things are about responsibility."}

Hirotsu: "I am humbled by this invitation, sir..." *takes a seat*

kouyou: congratulations.

Chuuya: "Your presence is appreciated."

Hirotsu: "..." *nods* "Well, then, I'm ready to begin."

-elsewhere-

NOS4A2: *checking the Internet* "Hmm...Destro?"

tomura: oh him? he's the one who founded the 'meta liberation army'.

NOS4A2: "...I'm processing this information. Checking for real name..."

-name; Chikara Yotsubashi-

NOS: "Yes...Yotsubashi. I remember meeting."

tomura: oh really? how long were you in that box, exactly?

NOS: "That's a loaded question--especially considering temporary moments for diagnostics...Is disco still a thing? If not, before that, about 30 years."

tomura: ah.

TWICE: yeah! disco fever! GET WITH THE TIMES, GRAMPS!

NOS: "...I suppose I have some catching up to do. This will take some time..." *plugs the ethernet into his head...then removes it after 3 seconds* "Jeez, that took forever. ...What are Pogs?"

-elsewhere-

Agate: *looking at paintings in a museum* "...This is nice, Doctor."

remina: ugh, i told you, you can call me remina if you want! >3<

Agate: "S-Sorry. Remina. ... *sighs* I feel restless. It has been some time since my last fight--and repairs. I feel much better--when can I compete again?"

remina: i'll have to check with schedules.

Agate: -3- "I can check them--I am practically your PDA. You have a lecture tomorrow morning, lunch with the lab director about funding, spin class in the afternoon--"

-elsewhere-

Child: *gasps* "Why didn't you tell us you got your Quirk?!" *walking along the Venice Beach Boardwalk near Los Angeles*

boy: *bites his lip*

girl: were you scared we wouldnt like you anymore?

boy:...*nod*

Child: "..." *soft arm punch*

boy: !

Child: "That's what you get for thinking we wouldn't like you anymore, silly!"

*some bodybuilders are doing tricks and poses on the Boardwalk*

girl: some grown ups may think it's weird, but what do _they_ know! you're still the same timmy, right?

timmy:.... Q~Q t-thanks....

Child: "Hee hee! Hey, Dad gave me some money for ice cream--want some?"

*someone is following them...*

girl: .....hey! whoever's following us, you better stop or i'll scream for the police!

???: "D'aw, isn't that cute, sis? She's going to scream for the police!"

???: what is she, like? 5?

girl: im 6 and a half!

???: "6 and a half! LULZ! But seriously, nah, gurl, we're not here for you." *picks the girl up by the collar*

*meanwhile, someone in a hoodie and swimwear bottoms is walking along the beach*

girl: *SCREAMS*

timmy: s-stop it!

???: "Sis, take the brat..." *tosses the girl over the boardwalk*

Hoodie: "!!!" *suddenly, sand accumulates along their legs...*

girl: EEK!

*a pair of giant rocky hands catches the girl, a tattered hoodie floating away, revealing a rock giant*

Rock Giant: *looks up at ??? and ???*

???: what the F?!

???: "...Sis, grab the brat!" *pushes the other boy over the ledge*

*pushes the other child

Child: "GAK!"

timmy: no, stop it! *shaking*

???: *grabs timmy by the arm*

Child: *grabs onto the plank, holding on, screaming*

Rock Giant: *puts the girl on their shoulder* "Hang on, please."

girl: dont let omar fall!

Omar: "I'M NOT GOING TO FALL! I'M--"

*Omar falls*

Omar: Q____Q

Rock Giant: "!!!" *dives at Omar*

???: *takes Timmy by the other arm* "Ready, sis?"

???: you got it!

timmy: *SCREAMING*

*The siblings' legs charge up with glowing energy before...*

Rock Giant: *catches Omar, looks at the siblings--*

???: *smirks* "TTFN!" *salutes before--*

???: *tosses their sibling and Timmy into the air*

girl: NO!

???: *leaps up--and seems to ricochet off of Timmy before Timmy and ??? are pulled towards them*

timmy: *crying*

Rock Giant: *sets down Omar and the girl* "Call the cops." *running through up the beach to the street*

-elsewhere-

Distributor: <The info was good: the kid's been captured. Thank the good doctor for that.>

-elsewhere-

-in the DWMA, a radio signal is picked up-

???: hullo? anyone read me? over?

Auntie: "???" *picks up the radio* "This is the DWMA. Over."

???: ah, so the old thing still works, that's good to know, over.

Auntie: "Who is this?"

???: this is Janine McBride, from australia, over.

Auntie: "Down under, eh? That's a long way to be calling Death City..."

janine: well, i managed to find my dad's old radio, and i wanted to see if it still worked. lo and behold, it does! over.

Auntie: "I see. This is a line for emergencies to reach the DWMA, though. Over."

janine: i see. well, if it means anything, there have been magical creature poachings in the area. over.

Auntie: *taking notes* "That's pretty big. Coordinates? Over."

-elsewhere-

Asher: "Well, that was a bust."

hibiki: now what?

Axel: "Maybe that 'bitter octane' thingie can lead to something?"

zeke: yeah.

Duncan: "It was called 'sour diesel.'" *searches online for it* "... ... ..." *turns phone off* "Well, I have to clean that off my phone."

Asher: "Pft. Child."

hibiki: ....you ok?

Duncan: "Fine! Just...fine. ...FBI doesn't track those online searches, right?"

hibiki: i was talking to asher.

Duncan: T___T

Asher: "...Fine. Why?"

hibiki:...just checking.

-elsewhere-

stocking: haaa....holy hot damn that was good.

Kid: *wipes his mouth* "I hope so..." *slowly kisses up her stomach before cuddling with her*

stocking: *shivers and hugs him* mmm~<3 you sure know how to please me~ 7w7

Kid: *strokes hair away from her face* "I aim to please~" *kisses her softly* "I'm so glad you had time today..."

stocking: yeah. we should have a weekend away, all to ourselves. *walks her fingers up his chest and boops his nose* boop~

Kid: "Tee hee..." *nose nuzzle* "I would like that so much. We would have a lot to do while we're away..."

-elsewhere-

Magaki: "Any plans for the Occult Club over the summer? I heard those NOT students were investigating the ghost's murder..."

rowena: i was hoping to visit the winchester mystery house! *shiny eyes*

alice: that does seem to be an interesting topic.

Magaki: "What makes the house a 'mystery'?

rowena: it was built by sarah winchester, widow of the owner of the winchester rifles. mrs winchester was convinced that the ghosts of all who had died from a winchester rifle were haunting her, so the house was built upon constantly with fake doors, staircases, and various other oddities in an attempt to confuse the spirits, and construction continued until mrs winchester died in 1922!

Magaki: "...Didn't I see a documentary on this? I think it was called 'Saw'?" [Narrator / Present Mic: "MAGAKI DOES NOT REALIZE 'SAW' IS A WORK OF FICTION!"]

alice: ....

Poe: "Rowena? I have a surprise for you..." *holds out an envelope*

rowena: ??

*inside the envelope are plane tickets and a B&B reservation*

rowena: *SHINY EYES AND GASP*

Poe: "Enjoy."

rowena: *hug* oh thank you, edgar!

Poe: *smiles* "I hope it is to your liking!"

-elsewhere-

Meme: "Yngling?!"

tsugumi: yep!

mio: holy cow!

Anya: =_=; *standing with a set of luggage* ("...Why did I think it was just Tsugumi that would be going with me...")

Meme: "Do they let tourists in? What kind of passport will we need? What language do they speak?"

ao: hoho, this should be interesting.

Anya: *forced smile* "Quite..." *ahem* "First of all, you have to be on your best behavior. That means no ugly tourist behavior. Yngling is a respectable city-state with proud traditions--"

mio: could we get, like, diplomatic immunity?

Anya: "Wait, what? What are you planning to do that would require diplomatic imm--"

Meme: "The castle has funny guards with goofy hats, don't they? Can we be arrested for poking the goofy-hat guards?"

Anya: "No poking the guards!"

-elsewhere-

*the phone at the Mjolnir residence rings*

marie: yes?

Auntie: "Hello, Miss Marie--got a second?"

marie: yes? what is it?

Auntie: "I got a call on the secured radio line from someone about magical creature poaching in Australia..."

marie: oh goodness!

Auntie: "Think you can pop on over?"

marie: i'll be over as soon as possible.

Auntie: "Need any backup? Or a babysitter?"

-elsewhere-

shinra: so...hows things?

Benimaru: "Fine. What, is the 8th interested in my personal affairs now, watchdog?"

shinra: OwO;;; t-that's not what im trying to imply! i mean, we are allies, right? good to keep in touch, yeah? ^^;;;;

Benimaru: "..." *stops in his tracks* "Do you think people trust your group? After what happened in the Nether?"

shinra: eh?

Benimaru: "Don't you find it odd that your teammates in the 8th escaped unscathed, while members of the 2nd were killed or hospitalized?"

shinra: ....i wouldnt say completely unscathed...

Benimaru: "...Sorry. Just saying how I fear outsiders will see what happened. Your division has been in the center of a lot of controversies. How do you earn back trust you may have lost?"

shinra: .........

???: "Here, the door slides like this--"

*FWAP*

shinra: *looks*

Arthur: "S-Sorry..."

shinra: it's goo- ARTHUR?!

Arthur: "Devilman?"

Benimaru: "Hipster samurai and black cat?"

shinra: when did you get here?!

tamaki:..............................

Arthur: "The commander assigned us here for R&R&T: rest, relaxation, and training."

shinra: *looks at tamaki*.....i see...

tamaki: *her eyes are dull* ......

Benimaru: "..." *looks around* "...Get inside. All of you." *shoves Shinra and Arthur*

shinra: h-hey!

Arthur: "?! Sir Shinmon, why are you--"

Benimaru: *shoves them into the tea room--then spots Tamaki* "...Over here. Walk. Move."

tamaki: *staring up at a beam* .....................

Benimaru: "..." *pulls her over* "Okay, you three stooges--I taught you, and you come back here with your tails between your legs--or whatever the equivalent is for Kusakabe."

shinra: hey!

Benimaru: *death glare* "Why didn't you succeed in the Nether? What was missing that stopped you from taking down the Hoods?!"

shinra:.....

-shinra explains what happened-

Arthur: "...Shinra exaggerates. I was totally winning--"

*SLAAAAAAAAAP*

shinra: oxo

Arthur: @~@

Benimaru: "I see my training was a waste if you couldn't dodge." *shifts his hand at Shinra--*

shinra: *DODGE*

Benimaru: "..." *pulls back his hand* "Better." *looks at Tamaki* "...I notice you didn't have much to share."

tamaki: *still staring up at the beam*................

Benimaru: "..." *looks up at the beam* "...Nah, not sturdy enough for your weight."

shinra: .....

Benimaru: "...Kotatsu. What do you want?"

tamaki:.....*shaking*

Arthur: "..." *holds her hand*

shinra: she's been like this since the nether....

Benimaru: "You know what we do in these situations in Asakusa?"

shinra: ....

Benimaru: "We keep busy. Be ready at 7 AM tomorrow. Wear comfortable shoes."

shinra:......alright...

Arthur: "..."

-elsewhere-

Akitaru: *in front of the 'schedule' board, moving index cards around--and moving ones labeled 'Shinra,' 'Arthur,' and 'Tamaki' to a new 'Vacation' column...the index cards even have little doodles of the three on them* *sighs* "Okay--Relan is still recovering but can take over Shinra's patrol if I had 2 more to go with him...Dang, this is harder than I thought..."

karin: what's up?

Akitaru: "Hey, Doc--could I get some advice? We're stretched thin, and I'm trying to figure out who can substitute for the three in Asakusa and our convalescing soldier."

karin: hmmm, we got lisa and yu, right?

Akitaru: *moves their cards to a column* "Right. Lisa's firepower is incredible. How is Yu handling the new equipment?"

karin: i think he has a handle on things now.

Akitaru: "I'll pair them with Relan. The Lieutenant and Maki still got their shift--assuming dinner isn't a fiasco."

-elsewhere-

Asher: *sips on a milkshake* "...Thanks."

hibiki: no prob.

Asher: "Haven't been here before...It's nice." *looks out the window at the street...looks like traffic has picked up*

hibiki: ...so...how's stuff with you?

Asher: "..." *shrugs* "Not great? Better to not go back for a few hours."

hibiki:......how bad is it?

Asher: "..." *looks away* "It'll be fine. Just wait until everyone is asleep. Then I won't have to talk to her."

hibiki:......

Asher: "Better than..." *gestures to their eye* "It's fine. Just...fine. She'll probably be drunk and asleep anyway."

hibiki:.......do you really think it's ok to keep living like this?

Asher: "...Better than the alternative." *rubs their wrist*

hibiki: ........

*something drips onto the table*

Asher: *wipes their eyes with the back of a hand*

-elsewhere-

#death city days

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t4nnor · 6 years ago

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ok so i was up very early and didnt end up falling asleep until like 4am. and it was very strange and i felt dead. and when i woke up i contemplated going to school or not because i felt sick but i ended up going. and i was tired the whole day. so at the beginning of the day we had 2 hour leadership. so i went to msmc for leadership and they said go to mrdl class. so i said ok and went there and i sat down next to blam. and mrdl said check a check list for stuff you need for the student lead conference. and i didn't know what any of it was so i was like dang. and i was very scared that they were gonna call me up and i was praying that i wouldnt get called. and thor was playing in fhe back for some reason and somehow within the 2 hours i didnt get called up. so i got really lucky. then math msmc was gone epic. so we did whatever. then english we pretty much just read the whole time and grk was rubbing their foot against mine. and then math again and we watched a video by some random kid and i was laughing the whole time for some reason because i found it funny and i dont know why. and i was the only one laughing but also i was very tired. then we got our prints and i forgot but in english a bunch of people from history day got t shirts. and so as i was going to math class after getting my print lynn said something i dont remember but they teased me pretty much. then when i was sitting in my seat as g1 went by they playfully hit me on the head with what i thought was their papers but was actually the shirt. and then we talked and i was like oh thats why they have shirts. and yeah then something happened. then we lunch and uno and aup had to sit in the empty booth next to us and could barley reach over for uno. and yeah we didnt get normal seats. and we were supposed to be in leadership but we were just like nah this our leadership we are our own leadership. and then math again and then social studies. and mrw was talking about how its rude to fall asleep and i about did as he was talking about it. and then turrrnt played music out loud and apparently esto said a cuss word in spanish. also L is just leo now. and now i feel im going insane and also am about to pass out but i remembered to write so alls good i suppose.

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elliotthezubat · 7 years ago

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 68

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

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

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 66

in which all hell breaks loose

-elsewhere- miss misery: alright girls, settle down. sign up sheets will be by the foyer table. keep in mind, only go if you are utterly certain you want to take part. EF: *writing her name down* Anya: "?!!! Are you sure?" EF: *she nods* tsugumi:.... *writing her name down* ao: *same* Meme: *writes hers* mio:....*same* Anya: "..." *sighs* *signs up* rowena: *signing up* tsugumi: ro- rowena: ^^ lenore's been helping me practice magic for a while. it may not be much, but im still willing. Anya: "..." *pouts* "Take it seriously..." rowena:... *she nods* i will. -elsewhere- hina: well, looks like a party's coming on down. saku: .... mimeca: 83 PlushFix: "Hee hee...Blood's gonna go spinning, spinning down the drain..." -elsewhere- ???: "...Heroes. The shining ideal that inspires the public." tv: -will go under citywide lockdown until further notice. Death city residents are advised to- ???: "What world would this be..." *picks up his katana* "...if this was left to fake heroes?" -elsewhere- Kid: "..." ellen: do try to get some rest, sir. Kid: "...Okay." -elsewhere- Black Star: *doing push-ups* lilac: *breathing hard* lavender: *holding him* it's going to be ok, lilac. lilac: *holding onto her, crying* Sakuya: "...Damn it..." naho: ..... otogiri: tsubaki, black*star....are you going to be out there. tsubaki: *she nods* i'll need you, shamrock, and higan to look out for everyone, ok? otogiri: understood. Higan: "Of course." Shamrock: *nods* tsubaki: thank you. -elsewhere- elise:....rintarou....? are you scared? Mori: "...Just a bit." *smiles* elise:....*hug* you always were a big crybaby, rintarou... Mori: "Heh..." *pat pat* "It'll be fine..." elise: .... Mori: "...It's getting late. You should wash up and get to bed." elise:....good night, rintarou. Mori: *nods* "Good night, Elise..." *steps away* higuchi: ...... Mori: "...Have you finished your strategy, Higuchi?" higuchi:....yes. Mori: "...Will your sister require protection?" higuchi:...kouyou said she'd look after her. Mori: *nods* "I guess she's looking after many during these trying times." higuchi: .... Mori: "If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask." higuchi: ..... -two days later, the caravan can be seen on the horizon....- Yumi: "I can see them..." lord death: everyone, to your battle stations! Spirit: *transforms* Akitaru: "Line up!" dia: *taking stance* soul: *scythe arm* Dazai: "Ready for this?" atsushi: ........(thinking: be someone who protects people....) yeah. Steinbeck: *listening to the vines* Chuuya: *takes off his gloves* -cannons are fired at the caravan- milia: EEK! Medusa: "!!! So, that's how we get welcomed..." shaula: rude! grimoire: your orders, ponera? Ponera: "Medusa, give us cover! Grimmy, blast a path for us. Shaula, Nals, close-range..." grimoire: understood. -BOOOOOOM- lord death: !!! spirit! Spirit: "Aim there!" -BOOM BOOM- Bakugo: "Jeez! It's coming from everywhere!" kyouko: we got some coming in! Arthur: "...Are those...snakes?" kyouko: *has her spear out* *The Vectors collide into the ground, soldiers and heroes dodging them* kyouko: shit! Bakugo: *flings an explosive at the Vectors, knocking some away...and producing smoke everywhere* -elsewhere amidst the chaos- Alone: *sniff sniff* eruka: *hiding* Q~Q;;;;;; Alone: "Found yoooooou..." eruka: *SCREAMING and transforms into a frog, making a run for it* Alone: *grabs the Frog* eruka: *SCREEEEEAM* Alone: "How 'bout a kiss for your handsome p--" *BOOM* eruka: ?! Alone: *slammed against the wall--what little hair on his head on fire* "Wh-What?" Bakugo: *silent march forward* eruka: OH THANK FUUUHUUUCK TTuTT Bakugo: *ignores Eruka, marches forward...sneers* "So, this guy can withstand a lot of damage..." *holds up his hands* eruka: *flees* Alone: *roars* Bakugo: *ROARS LOUDER!* Alone: ._.; "..." *runs* Bakugo: *blasts him* ???: oh? are you playing fetch with your doggy? Bakugo: "???" kenji: can i play too? ^^ Bakugo: "??? ..." *smirks* "How big a stick can you throw at him?" Alone: O_____O "Running, running, running..." kenji: ok! *lifting an entire car up* goooo FETCH! *toss* Bakugo: "...Jeez--" Alone: "Crap craP CRA--" *CRASH* kenji: ^^ Bakugo: "...The heck you do that?" kenji: i didnt get to eat breakfast. ^^ Bakugo: "...We have the apocalypse raining down...AND YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT FOOD?!" -elsewhere- Ponera: "Update?" grimoire: alone has been captured. Ponera: "What?! And the others?" -elsewhere- Giriko: "...What're you thinking?" arachne: .....i'm going to have to face them. Giriko: "?!! Hold up--You're not going out there alone." arachne: .... Giriko: "...I can't lose you again..." arachne: *kiss* i know. i'll be ok this time. i promise. Giriko: "..." *holds her hand* "Come back." arachne: i will. -elsewhere- Black Star: "Jeez, what pushovers..." *holds up a student* "Didn't we already fight brainwashed NOT students?" tsubaki: i guess history repeats. *BOOM* Black Star: "?!" tsubaki: ??!! *inhuman growl and chittering* tsubaki: dont lose focus. Black Star: "Trying not to--but that thing looks creepy!" *It's a giant scorpion...with snakes poking out of openings in its armor...and mouth* -elsewhere- Hiro: *frozen* EF: *in knife form* hiro! snap out of it! Hiro: "R-Right!" *dodges behind debris to avoid an energy blast* "What even is that power?" -elsewhere- Mad!Kid: *locked in a room* "..." pandora: it's time, child. Mad!Kid: "...Will I see her?" pandora: soon. Mad!Kid: "..." *stands* "What do I do first?" pandora: why dont i let you out? *a tendril slips under the door, unlocking it* Mad!Kid: "...Thank you." *steps out* guard: ... !!! hey- -SHIV- guard: grk- *collapses* Mad!Kid: "Waste of time..." *keeps walking* -elsewhere- Looter #1: "Heh heh...Town's insane, and we get all the riches we want..." looter 2: we're gonna be loade- huh? Dazai: -w- "You get the new PlayStation?" looter 2: who the fu- Dazai: *puts an arm around Looter #2, takes a selfie* "Duck face time!" looter 2: h-hey- Dazai: "And now, jail--" *ties his bandage around Looter #2, spinning them around to hit Looter #1* Looter #1: "UMPH!" looter 2: URK- -elsewhere- Kid: *putting his hands over his ears* maid: sir, it's alright. we're handling things as we speak. Kid: *shakes his head* "I-I just hear screams..." -elsewhere- *Someone has a Vector arrow pinned through their arm* ???: "AAAAH!" kyouko: *running towards the noise* ???: "My arm!" *sobbing* Medusa: *hidden in the alley, sending down another rain of arrows* kyouko: *runs in and grabs the person, sending a doppel to shield off the arrows* you ok? ???: *bleeding* "N-No...I need a doctor!" ???: "Someone call?" ???: "HEY! I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT LINE!" kyouko: *noticing something* well then do that, and get to safety! *runs into the alley* Stein: "Okay, I'll just--" Johannes: "I GOT THE THREAD AND NEEDLE READY!" ???: o____O "...I want a different doctor. Not one of you." -in the alley- kyouko: now where did you go....? Medusa: *pulls up her hood--turns* kyouko: OI! *chases after her* Medusa: *running down the alley--reaches a narrow pass, too thin for a human to pass through* kyouko: *tosses her spear* OH NO YOU DONT!! *The spear goes through the hood--pinning her to the wall* kyouko: dont think for a second that i forgot what you tried to do, bitch. Medusa: *still hidden by the hood...it's shifting as she chuckles* "And what did I do that was so bad, child?" kyouko: DONT PLAY DUMB WITH ME! YOU TRIED TO HURT MY SISTER! Medusa: "...You will have to be more specific." kyouko: do you forget why you were sent to jail? you kidnapped several children to use as a vessel for the kishin, including my sister momo. Medusa: "..." *smiles* "Oh...Kyouko, isn't it?" kyouko: that's right. shaula: oh my. small world, isnt it, medusa? kyouko: !? *turns* shaula: hey lil kyou, you really grew up since last i saw you. kyouko: what..? shaula:....*sneers* tell me, do you ever wonder what happened to your father? why he suddenly snapped? kyouko: ?! Death the Kid: Medusa: "Shaula, please...You'll make the child cry..." shaula: it all happened one day. i was wandering around when i met a pastor. he was in quite the prediciment. his church had been losing followers. so i offered him a deal. he help sells my venoms, i get him followers, victims of the venom, you see. kyouko:...w-what? Medusa: *sighs* "Such a sad tale." shaula: it was almost too good to be true! but, seems he caught on to my true nature....hoo, boy was he pissed off. he threatened to expose the truth, but i couldnt have that now~ hehehe, nothing a quick jab of venom wouldnt fix, right? kyouko: ...... shaula: i gave him a simple order. 'kill your whole family, then kill yourself'. seems only half the job was finished. kyouko: ............... Medusa: "Did you cry, little Kyouko?" shaula: *sneers* kyouko: *tightly grips her spear, hot tears spilling* YOU FUCKING BIIIIIITCH!!!!! -elsewhere- Shamrock: *on the rooftop--and fires at someone trying to break into the house's front door* intruder: GRK- Shamrock: "Step back, now! Or the next one goes through your brain!" intruder: wha- otogiri: you heard him. Shamrock: *aims again* -elsewhere- milia: *flying overhead* hmm. Clone!Justin: "Spot them?" noriko: there he is. justin: *looking around* milia:.....!!!! Clone!Justin: "Hee hee hee..." justin: ??? that- Clone!Justin: "Hey, there, handsome..." justin: *paralyzed with shock* w-what? milia: *too afraid to land, and flies away* Clone!Justin: "!!! Hey! What're you doing, witch?!" milia: !!!! justin: ?? -something grabs her and slams her to the ground- milia: AH! o-ow. noriko: my my. are you afraid, child? justin:.. !!!! Clone!Justin: "...Um...Hi?" noriko: tell me, pastor. would you like to have some fun with the witch, or do you want to speak with the other? justin: *blade arm* Clone!Justin: "Heh..." *summons a blade--which bleeds out* "GAH! That still hurts..." -elsewhere- -BANG- monster: *ko'd* twain: boom! 20 points! sawyer: nice! huck: we got another one, 11-o-clock. twain: *aiming* Snake Monster: "GAH!" -elsewhere- Lucy: *waving* "Get the injured in here..." atsushi: *carrying them over* Lucy: *staring...* "Okay...Time to warp over to the hospital..." *sighs* *talking to herself* "I can do this, I can do this..." atsushi: .... -elsewhere- Chuuya: *lifts up another creature* "Off to you, kid!" *tosses it to--* elise: *PAWNCH* naoya: AKUTA! Akutagawa: *stares at the beast--* Beast: o_O; *SLICE* naoya: nice one! kouyou: *slicing enemies with golden demon* golden demon: ~all clear here~ kouyou: excellent, let us proceed. Chuuya: *follows...* "...What are you doing?" Akutagawa: *dragging a scorpion claw* "...Souvenir." -elsewhere- Q: ......it's not fair, i wanna go too. ???: i found you.... Q: ??? zoey: *smiles* Q: ?!? w-who- zoey: it's ok now. mama's here now. Q: huh? mama? zoey:....*gently hugs him* it's ok now. you must have been so lonely.... Q: !!!! zoey: you dont....have to be alone anymore. Q: ah...uu.... *crying* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Bone of Tiger! Bone of Falcon!" *leaps off the roof, now with wings and tiger claws* mana: *kicking an enemy in the stomach* HYAH! chie: *DARK CLAW* Tuhl: *swings an enemy around with his chain* "Going up!" akaderu: how's everything looking from above, kepuri? Kepuri: *has on bug goggles* "My drone swarm spots another mess of these invaders six blocks away--attacking the hospital!" akaderu: on it! saki: *gattling gun arm shooting at invaders* Emine: "..." *sigh* "If I'm beating up the invaders, is that technically a good deed or a bad deed?" *punches his fist through one monster* -car alarm- lin: well, you did just destroy that guy's car so.... Emine: "..." *small smile* Endeavor: "THAT WAS MY CAR!" -elsewhere- Todoroki: *standing in front of multiple frozen invaders* "..." *sigh* "I feel relieved." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "Tch." *flips a quarter* "Not even a whole dollar's worth of strength needed...Quite pathetic, Old Sport." bram: indeed. *holding a blood spear* Fitzgerald: "Good form, by the way..." *looks back* "And the building is protected...although some of our colleagues look discomforted." bram: thank you, sir. eckleburg: *monitoring cameras* louisa: *making plans in a room* mary: toby? toby? where are you hiding? *fox prints are on the floor* -elsewhere- hyakuya: *slicing through enemies with her sword* shit. mitsuba: how's everything above ground? shinoa: hectic. Lily: "..." shinoa: hmm? oh, misono, lily, fancy seeing you here~ misono: this is utterly insane... !!! lily! now! Lily: "Beginning now..." *summons a scythe* monster: *charges* Lily: "On the count of 3?" misono: *nods* shinoa: *aiming* Lily: "3...2..." -DOUBLE SLICE- monster: *dead* shinoa: now, what should we call that attack. double slice? misono:...what? Lily: *sigh* "That lacks flair...'Twin Flame'?" shinoa: oh, that sounds nice! misono: -///-; you two, honestly. -elsewhere- Kuro: *stomps on a snake monster* "So exhausting...How many more are there?" tetsu: if we find the source, then that should be it, right? mahiru: *summons broom* kuro! we're takin the sky! Kuro: "Fine..." *leaps up* -elsewhere- EF: arthur, glad you could make it. Triple A: "Thank y--" EF: NOT YOU! D8< Triple A: "...Oh." caliburn: hmph! so rude of her! Arthur: "...Hiro. That's a...small blade. Is it an elf's?" Hiro: -_-; EF: it's me, arthur. eternal feather? i'm a weapon, remember? ^^; Arthur: "...Oh. The one with glasses, right?" *looks around* "You sliced up pretty well." EF: thanks ^^ Triple A: "I can do better. Give us a worthy opponent--" *BOOM* EF: HOLY- caliurn: EEP! *Walking through the resulting fire, is Nals* Nals: "..." EF: seems you're outnumbered. Hiro: "..." *suddenly, a slash has hit his chest* "GAH!" EF: HIRO! Nals: *smiles* "Seems you're underpowered." caliburn: and that's why you dont bring a knife to a swordfight <3 Arthur: *hits his sword on top of Triple A's head* "Quiet." caliburn: D8< HOW DARE YOU BRAT! Arthur: "I said quiet, magic sword." *looks at Hiro* "...Get up." Hiro: "...Try-Trying..." *on his feet* Triple A: *swings Caliburn* "Have at thee!" Nals: *dodge dodge dodge--kick* Triple A: "?!!!" Nals: "Can't have you damaging these divine looks~" Arthur: "..." *shouts from afar* "You look like a bondage weirdo!" EF: -_-; Nals: "?!! Th-That's not true--" Triple A: *slash* Nals: "Eep!" *backs up in time, blocking, as the two engage in combat* Arthur: "...Might as well assist the weird blond man." EF: right. Hero: *nods* "Let's go..." -elsewhere- kyouko: *slashing violently* shaula: *dodging* *Medusa's hood is on the ground, empty* shaula: aww, did i strike a nerve~ kyouko: you SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH!!! *slice slice* *BITE* kyouko: *yelp* shaula: *SCORPION SCISSOR* kyouko: *knocked back* Medusa: *in snake form, slithers away* kyouko: grk- d-damn you. shaula: well, may as well finish the- *a small spider is on her head* shaula: OHFUCKINGJEZUSGETOFF! *falls over* what the-.... arachne: ... shaula: big sis! i heard you died! guess i was wrong! arachne: shaula. i heard you were a piece of shit. guess i was right. Medusa: *hidden in the shadows* "This is not a desirable family reunion..." kyouko: m...more gorgons? arachne: i see my sisters have caused you trouble. do you want to help me put them in their place? kyouko: why should i listen to you?! arachne: well, i dont think i've done anything to offend you personally...and you've been bitten by my sister. kyouko:......fine. but im watching you. arachne: fair enough. Medusa: *slithering around* "Shaula, get her head!" shaula: bitch whaaaat? you're on the good guys team now?! *LOUD LAUGHING* oh how the mighty have fallen! arachne: ... Medusa: "She always was an outsider...It led to her death once...and so again." arachne: *glances back* Medusa: *snake comes at arachne’s neck* arachne: *web shield* Medusa: "GAK!" *stuck in the web* o_O; "H-How?" shaula: tch-, not even phased, are you ar-acne? arachne: i see your penchant for petty insults hasnt changed in the past few years. shaula: look around! what do you have? nothing! your armies, your followers, all washed away 60 years ago! Medusa: *slithers out of the web, resumes her human form* "Forgotten...the Mother of Demon Weapons." arachne: you know. a lot can happen in 60 years time. i've grown tired. all i desire is to live out the remainder of my life in peace. shaula: tch-, weak. you were always mother's favorite, and you're just letting that all go?! HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE!?! Medusa: "Shaula...Behave." shaula: you know what?! *several scorpion tails shoot out of the ground* IM SICK AND TIRED OF BEING IGNORED AND UNLOVED!! Medusa: *sighs* "So annoying..." *unleashes Vectors out of the ground, piercing at whatever she can* *Vectors and tails battling for space* arachne: *picks up kyouko and flees* leave them to bicker amongst themselves for now. kyouko: but- arachne: you need medical attention.... kyouko: so you're just running off? arachne: ... *closes her eyes* i have someone waiting on my return. i guess, im just selfish like that. kyouko:.... arachne: i cant change the past. all i can do is continue onwards to a happier future. kyouko:.... (thinking: momo...) Medusa: "You need to calm down, Shaula..." shaula: SHUT THE FUCK UP!! I JUST....*SCREAMING* -elsewhere- Clone!Justin: "Hee hee..." *licks the blood off his blade* justin: *heavy breathing, bleeding badly* what....what are you...? milia: *scared* noriko: what's wrong, girl? arent you happy? seeing the man who killed your beloved mother suffer so? justin: ..... Clone!Justin: "A bit of a family reunion...if we cut open his stomach." justin: *charges forwards* i think not. Clone!Justin: *charges at him with his blade swinging wildly* -CLANG CLANG- Clone!Justin: "..." -elsewhere- Patty: *BANG BANG BANG BANG* homura: an excellent shot. Patty: "Not so bad yourself, Homura!" ^^ homura:.. *aiming* liz: *BANG BANG BANG* Scorpion Beast: "AAAhhhh!" *BOOM* liz: hell yeah! *Something lands behind Homura* homura: ?? *turns* Gopher: o^o "D-Don't fire!" homura: oh. it's just you. how's everything looking from above? Gopher: "Pretty bad...Hard to tell with so many factions attacking all at once..." homura: the good news, is that the majority are on our side. Gopher: "...And after?" homura: ....hard to say. -elsewhere- Mad!Kid: *in a black hoodie...his fist shaking* pandora: we're getting close... -something can be heard- stocking: *slashing at an ant monster* Mad!Kid: "..." *shaking* stocking: .... ??..... !!!! Mad!Kid: *smiles* "M-My que-queen..." stocking: *swords drawn* i know what you are.....you're not kid. Mad!Kid: "Oh, but I am...The best part of him..." *bites his thumb* stocking: *not backing down* Mad!Kid: *lets his blood drip* "I've learned...new things in my time away from you..." stocking: ?? Mad!Kid: *summons blood along his hands, forming two pistols* "Heh..." -elsewhere- Kid: "Zzz...!!!" *eyes break open* -silence- Kid: "..." *gets out of bed* "Stocking..." *takes off running* maid: sir? sir?! -elsewhere- Black Star: "!!!" *looks around* soul: ok, i think this block is all clear- Black Star: "Dude...Did you feel that?" soul: ?? tsubaki: ?? Black Star: "..." *smirks* "Someone's coming back to the battlefield. Took you long enough, Kid!" soul + tsubaki: !!! kid! *Something is hovering over Death City...in a flowing black cloak...and an angry skull mask* soul: ._.; Black Star: "Dude...He looks pissed..." -elsewhere- Mad!Kid: "Hee hee hee..." stocking: *slashing* Mad!Kid: *fires his blood through the blood-pistols at her* stocking: *blocking and spin slices at him* Mad!Kid: "AH! HA HA--AAAAH!" *falls back* stocking: *panting* are you done?! Mad!Kid: *lying back* "...I'm happy." stocking: ...... Kid: "My blood is everywhere..." stocking: ..... -the blood ensnares her- stocking: !!!!!! pandora: fufufu stocking: motherfucker. Mad!Kid: "Yes...Just like this..." *gets up, walks up to her* stocking: *trying to slash it off, but she's stuck* Mad!Kid: *his palm reaches for her head* stocking: *biting at him* Mad!Kid: "Ah!" *pulls back his hand...cries* "Wh-Why?" stocking: you're not kid. you're some kind of fucked up bootleg! and trapping me like this? obsessing like a lunatic, that's not love. Mad!Kid: "B-But that is...all I know..." pandora: what will you do about this? shall we make her behave? *squeezing around her* stocking: *yelps* Mad!Kid: "...I suppose so...Draw out her madness..." stocking: .... Mad!Kid: *puts a hand along her neck* "It'll be okay. It'll be--" *wind blows by...* stocking:....*grins* ???: ahem~ Mad!Kid: "???" *turns* felisia: ^^# get... *grabs him by the collar* your hands..... *lifts him up* off... *TOSSES HIM* of my daughter! -SLICE- pandora: *retreats* stocking: *cough* thanks mom. felisia: any time, honey. ^^ Mad!Kid: *coughs, collapsed on the ground* "M-Mother..." pandora: *returning into his wounds* felisia: ._.; that's pretty freaky. stocking: no shit. Mad!Kid: *inhales...sighs...sits up* "...I wanted our mothers to meet..." felisia + stocking: o____________o;;;; Mad!Kid: "They should know each other...if we are to become a family..." felisia: well, my daughter's already spoken for by the real death the kid. stocking: MOM! Mad!Kid: "...I'm real..." stocking: *swords drawn* Mad!Kid: "I'M. REAL!" *rushes at Stocking and Felisia* felisia: *also has her swords drawn* -CLANG SLASH CLANG BANG- Mad!Kid: *slashing* "I'm not fake!" *crying* "I'm real! I'm yours! I am yours--" stocking: *grins and backs up* Mad!Kid: "...???" *SWOOSH* Mad!Kid: *knocked back* "What?" *looks up* *The figure in the black cloak stands, silent* Mad!Kid: "Th-The imposter!" *The figure removes his mask...glaring at his doppelganger* Kid: "..." stocking: glad to see you're up, kid. Kid: *smiles at her* "Thank you...Are you and your mother okay?" stocking: yeah. felisia: we're still alive, aren’t we? Kid: "I'm glad--" *CRACK* stocking: !!! KID! Kid: *coughs blood, his head turned* "!!!" Mad!Kid: *his fingers crushing Kid's neck* "You are not me! I am I!" Kid: "..." *unfazed* stocking:.....get.....aWAY FROM HIM!!!! *slashing violently at mad!kidd* Mad!Kid: *grabs her wrist, crushing* stocking: *screams and stabs her sword into his forehead* Mad!Kid: "..." *mad smile* Kid: *rips himself from Mad!Kid's grip, panting* stocking: kid! are you ok? *holding him* Mad!Kid: "...You...Let go of him--" Kid: "Stocking...Stab him..." *holds her wrists* stocking: *nods and does so* Kid: "Stab him!" *pushes with her* Mad!Kid: *roars* -SHIV- stocking: got him! Mad!Kid: *coughs blood--onto Kid and Stocking* "...Heh...Right where Mother needs you..." stocking: !! KID! pandora: *forming a net- Kid: "..." *smiles* stocking: ?? kid? Kid: *his soul is glowing...and so is Stocking's...* stocking:.... *warm smile* Mad!Kid: "??!! M-Mother?" Kid: *as Kid inhales and exhales...Mad!Kid's blood is pulled from his body* pandora: what?!?! Kid: "A small trick I learned...from Eibon..." pandora: !!!!! diana's child... Mad!Kid: "H-How?!" Kid: "You _are_ me...and that means anything _not_ me can be expelled..." *holds Stocking's hand* stocking: *smiles* pandora: why you little impudent- Kid: *hums...gathering Pandora's form into an orb* Mad!Kid: "No!" *panting, falling to his knees* "M-Mother..." pandora: well, this is rather humiliating. stocking: *staring at mad!kidd....looks at kid* Kid: *contains Pandora...and suddenly, the orb is gone* "...It is now locked away." felisia: where did you send her? Kid: "To Eibon. He will manage it for now..." Mad!Kid: *collapsed on the ground, panting...* stocking: ......*looks at kid* Kid: "..." Mad!Kid: "So...Since I'm not part of you...where you keep me?" Kid: "...You _are_ part of me...You always have been." stocking: ...... Mad!Kid: "..." *sniffs* stocking: it's ok....*she kneels down....and hugs him* you can come home now. Mad!Kid: "..." *tears falling* "I-I'm madness..." Kid: "...We're all a little mad here..." *hug* Mad!Kid: *crying* "Wh-What will happen to me?" stocking: you'll be fine, kid. i promise. Kid: "...You'll be here..." *places Mad!Kid's hand over his own chest* Mad!Kid: "...'Kid'?" stocking: welcome home. Mad!Kid: *crying, smiling* "Heh..." *fades into light...turns into a ball that fades into Kid's chest* Kid: "..." *his eyes widen, black lines forming along his chin* stocking:....kid... Kid: *sharp inhale...as the lines fade...he shudders* "We're...I'm here..." stocking:.....*tackles him, hugging him, crying tears of joy* you big jerk! i was really worried about you! *laughs* Kid: "Hee hee..." *hug* felisia: aww, how adorable. ^^ stocking: !!!! mom! do you mind?! >///3///< Kid: ^\\\^ felisia: ^^ now now, this is no time to be necking. the city's still under attack, you know. *BOOM* Kid: ._.;;; "R-Right..." stocking: well, shall we~? Kid: *smiles* "With you, I feel like I can do anything..." stocking: *boops his nose* you dork. <3 -elsewhere- Medusa: "Stay. Down." shaula: *SCREAMING and attacking* Medusa: *slithers away* *sighs* "Do you want another Vector to the shoulder?" *SLICE* Medusa: *her snake form is cut through in two* O_o;;; shaula: ?! Crona: "..." *looks up, their eyes...intense* shaula: oh shit. Medusa: *the bottom half of her dissolves into arrows, while her top half resumes her human form--injured, but in one piece* "...Child?" Crona: "..." *shudders* shaula: *flees* Medusa: "Crona...I--" Crona: *scream of pain* mami: !!! chrona?! Crona: *slicing at Medusa, who is dodging* Medusa: "Crona! Stop this! I am--" Crona: "SHUT UP!" *pulls back Ragnarok, ready to stab into Medusa's heart* -hug- mami: *holding them* Crona: "..." Medusa: *panting, sliding against the wall, holding her side* mami: im here, chrona. Medusa: "..." *stares at Crona and Mami* "..." Crona: "..." *lets go of Ragnarok* mami: *keeping medusa restrained with ribbons* what are we to do with you, i wonder. Medusa: "Urk!" *struggling* "Do you have any idea who you are messing with, child?" -SLAP- mami: *cold glare at medusa* Medusa: "..." *narrows her eyes at Mami* mami: i have half the mind to end you right here and now. give me one good reason to let you live.... Medusa: "...You would kill a child's mother?" mami: after what you put chrona through, you have no right to call yourself their- Medusa: "A baby." mami:....wh-what? Medusa: "...I had a child. Another one. She is only a baby..." mami: *stunned* !!!! Crona: "..." *shaking* "It-It wasn't e-enough for you...to ruin _one_ child's life?" Medusa: "...Crona..." mami:...*holding their hand* Crona: "Y-You don't get to call me that name!" Medusa: *recoils* "..." *lowers her head* "My child...I--" *SLASH* Crona: *holding Ragnarok again, having sliced through--* -the wall beside medusa's head is sliced- Crona: *struggling to hold back their tears* Medusa: *stares in shock* mami: .... Medusa: "..." *shivers...lowers her head...she disappears into her clothes and Mami's ribbons, leaving them behind as her snake form slithers into the narrow pass out of the alley* mami:....*holding chrona* there, there.... Crona: "..." *shaking, covering their face* mami: *rubs their back* -elsewhere- Ponera: "What the H?!" grimoire: your next plan of action? Ponera: "...Burn it all..." ???: *ahem* Ponera: "WHAT?!" *turns* soul: yo, whats up? Ponera: "?!!!! Who let this shark-toothed hamster in here?!" -he wasnt alone however- Ponera: .______.;;;; "...Grimmy?" grimoire:....oh hell. homura: ... lord death: hello there ^^ *Surrounding their location...* Burns: "BRIGADES! LINE UP! BLOCK ALL EXITS." dia: right! Hibana: -_-; "Who put him in charge?" Akitaru: *stretches* miwa: phew! this is exciting! 3rd brigade acting commander: *nervous* o~o; Honda: *pat pat* "Just one step at a time..." 3rd brigade acting commander: y-y-yes sir! >~< -inside- Ponera: "...I'm not letting you take me alive..." soul: not the intention. Ponera: "...ANTS! TO ME!" soul: *scythe arm out* *CRASH* lord death: !! Giant Ant: *SCREECH* soul: motherfucker. Giant Ant: *rushes at Soul* soul: *slicing at it* Giant Ant: *fire breath* Ponera: "...Grimoire..." grimoire: right. Gopher: *stares* "...Not going to happen..." grimoire: ?! Gopher: *exhales, feathers appearing along his arms* grimoire: what- Gopher: "Feather Bullet!" *sends them at Grimoire* grimoire: *jumps out of the way, scratched a bit* Gopher: "You created that...that thing, didn't you?" grimoire: ?? Gopher: "The impersonator...who abused me for so long." grimoire: ....... Gopher: "And if I defeat you...maybe I can get some closure." grimoire: ...very well. come at me, if you dare. Gopher: *smiles* "I dare..." *rushes forward* -BANG BOOM FWEEEOOM- Gopher: "GAH!" *feather shield* -elsewhere- Alone: "Where are you taking me?!" marie: detainment, mr. Alone: "...Any company?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: "How many more are there?" naoya: not much. they seem to be retreating. Chuuya: "...Injured?" naoya: probably. -elsewhere- Aizawa: "Not bad, kid." yuuji: *pant* it wasnt much... Aizawa: "You saved some people--that's an accomplishment." yuuji:... 7///7; i guess.... Aizawa: "Now, get these two to the hospital..." -elsewhere- Nals: "Had enough?" caliburn: you wish! Triple A: "..." *removes his jacket* EF: what's he- Triple A: *muttering a prayer* Arthur: "..." *lowers his head* Hiro: "???" EF: ???? Nals: "A final prayer before--" *FWASH--a bright light* EF: EEP! Nals: "Heh...You think that light will blind me?" Arthur: *shouting, his sword shining like Triple A's* "That's the plan!" Triple A: "?!!! Idiot! You were to be quiet so he could not--" *SLICE* Triple A: "GURK!" Nals: "..." *smirks* "Found you..." caliburn: D8 Nals: "Now, to take care of that stupid so-called knight, and get home before--" *STAB* Nals: "..." *coughs blood* Arthur: *still standing where he was* "_My_ plan was for someone else to stab you..." Hiro: "..." *petrified...having shoved EF's blade into Nal's chest* "...I'm sorry..." Nals: "..." *coughs* shura: we got him! Triple A: *lying on the ground* "I'm...injured..." Nals: "..." *collapses, falling from EF's blade* Hiro: Q____Q EF: y-you did it! Hiro: "I-I can't move now..." EF: *changes back and hugs him* Arthur: *turns off Excalibur, looks around* "...It's darker now. Is it even daylight still?" Hiro: .\\\\. "...Congratulations?" -elsewhere- -CLASH SLASH CLANG- justin: *still attacking* Clone!Justin: "Ha! Tired yet, old man?" justin: i havent...given up yet... Clone!Justin: "I have..." *shackles Justin's arms* justin: !!! Clone!Justin: *in guillotine form* "Say your prayers, me!" -music playing, growing louder- milia: ??? noriko: hmm? what on- ???: "Unleash the tiny woodland creatures!" ???: that wasnt part of the plan. -_-; ????: oh my, it seems justin's in quite a situation. Clone!Justin: "...Why is that furry talking?" justin: oh! tezca! excellent...timing...*cough* kirara: *already has her ofuda out* noriko: oh? how interesting.... Tezca: *waves* "Hello, Justin. Hello other Justin. I--" *double take--triple take* "...Oh, no, I've gone crosseyed." kirara: that one's a fake, i think. justin: exactly. Tezca: "But how can we tell the diff--" Clone!Justin: *crazy giggling* Tezca: "...Oh, okay." esther: well, the outfits have differences as well. kirara: -_-; Clone!Justin: *suddenly serious* "Less talking--I have to fulfill my divine duty." noriko: well, i believe it's my time to show off my lord's blessing, right? Clone!Justin: "Begin." noriko: *praying, her body contorting* justin: ?!?!?! kirara: !!!!!! esther: oh? milia: *paralyzed* -noriko has....just turned into a clown??!!- justin: well.... this is an unpleasant turn of events. Clone!Justin: *smiles* "Indeed. Blessed we are, to operate to fulfill his desires for this Earth..." justin: not if we have anything to say about it. clown!noriko: *laughing distortedly, charging* Clone!Justin: "When we're finished, you won't even have a mouth..." esther: *slashes at her with iron maiden arms* hehe...hehehehehe....ahahahaha! kirara: *sending talismans at it* Tezca: "Well, not as bright as I'd like it to be, but--" *mirrors appear along his arms* milia: *escaping* Tezca: "Thousand Mirror Stare!" *fires a beam of light at the Clown* clown!noriko: *SCREAM* Tezca: "Justin! Behind you!" justin: *looks* Clone!Justin: *shackles around Justin's neck* justin: !!! grk- Clone!Justin: "Our lord Kishin, accept this reprobate as a sacrifice to you..." justin: *carcan claw around the clone's ankle* Clone!Justin: "?!!!" justin: *YOINK* Clone!Justin: *knocked down* "Umph! Vile faker!" justin: ...this feels familiar somehow. Tezca: "Need help, or...?" justin: it would be appreciated. Tezca: *shines light over* "Say when!" -elsewhere- Ponera: "Give up!" soul: i was about to suggest the same thing! -SLASH SLASH- Ponera: *leaps back* "What is wrong with you?!" *assumes Queen Ant wings, flies up* soul: oh come on! *looking for a way up* Ponera: *heading to an opening in the ceiling* ("That's the way we're getting out of here...") *There are walls leading up, made of rock...* soul: *climbing up* come on, come on... Ponera: *getting to the top* ("I will return, Grimoire...I will get us out of here--") soul: oh no ya DONT! *LEAPS* Ponera: "Almost--" -SLASH- soul: SHIT! Ponera: "AH!" *having lost a wing, she's falling* grimoire: !!! *runs to catch her* Ponera: "AAAAAAaaaaaaaah--" soul: *also falling* FUUUUUUU- Ponera: *looking up--seeing his blade arm* "...No..." soul: !!! HAAAAAAAH! *bringing it down* Ponera: *holds up her arms* "NO!" soul: *closing his eyes* {soul: a death scythe, huh?} {Maka: *nods* "Make one like Mama did--only do it younger, before she did. And make one better than my pervy papa."} {soul: sounds like quite the hell of a goal there.} {Maka: "So, you're interested?"} {soul: *grins* consider it done, partner} -CRASH- Ponera: *eyes wide* soul:.....*his scythe blade piercing her chest*....sorry bout the mess... grimoire: *too stunned to move* Ponera: "..." *tears falling down her face, turns her head, looking at Grimoire* "..." *reaches out her hand* grimoire:.............*silently holds her hand* .............. soul: ........*taking the blade out* Ponera: *grunt of pain...smiles at Grimoire* "Gr-Gr..." grimoire: dont. save what strength you have left. Ponera: "I-I'm finished...This was stupid..." soul: ....... Ponera: *her chest is turning...black...it's turning into dead ants* grimoire:.....*his face is expressionless* Ponera: *smiles...as her body dissolves into that mess...and one witch's soul* soul:.....im not proud of what i did, you know. but...better now than never. grimoire:...... soul:.....*consumes it* *wind blows by Soul...before it explodes around him* soul: !!!.....*sad smile* we did it. -outside- Burns: *shirtless, punching a giant fire ant* "Is that the best you got?" Giant Fire Ant: *roars--then...collapses dead...on top of Burns* Burns: grk- >-< Hibana: "..." *points and laughs* dia: !!! commander! *The ants start falling dead, one by one* 3rd brigade acting commander: EEP! Akitaru: "??? Hibana, what is this?" miwa: i think we won. Hibana: "Hilarious! ...But really, I don't know. Maybe that Ant Queen had a hive mind?" gabriella: it's likely. Karim: "...Let's get inside. They may need help." foien: right behind you. -elsewhere- shaula: *hiding out*....fuck. beatrice: *hiding with her* shaula: beatrice, you came to bail me out? beatrice: you didnt return. i was concerned. shaula: dawww... -elsewhere- neian: *crying* Medusa: *snaking through the sewers--and feels pain in her heart* "...!!! Ponera?" "..." *looks at Neian* neian: *sniff* uuuu! Medusa: "..." *holds Neian close* "We have to keep moving..." -elsewhere- justin:...damn...he escaped... esther: *passed out* kirara: we managed to contain this one. noriko: ..... Tezca: "...Better find a good way to transport them...Maybe in pieces?" -elsewhere- Kid: *sighs* stocking: shit...long day today, huh? Kid: *falls back into a chair* "Yes..." stocking:....*leaning against him* maybe now, we can get some peace and quiet.... Kid: "I hope...Are you worried...about...him?" stocking: *smiles and kisses his nose* i know you're going to be fine, kid. Kid: =\\\\= "...I hope...It's been a lot to deal with..." stocking: ^/////^ i love you kid, always. Kid: "..." *smooch* -underground- katya: <WOOT! that was one hell of a show for your birthday, wasnt it, boss man?> FD: "..." *party favor in his mouth* *blows* yana: *chuckles* FD: <Is there even a city left?> yana: <yeah, seems like it on the cameras.> pushkin: <how lame> leo: .... FD: <...Enough discord, though, that we may proceed...> katya: leo:.....<the nurse has returned> zoey: master....i...brought our son home <3 Q: hiya! *waves his doll's hand* Ivan: "..." *ripping up a napkin* katya:...........the fuck. FD: "...How...surprising." yana: hey, _you're_ the one who wanted more entertainment down here. there ya go. pushkin: DUN DUN DUUUUN! Ivan: <NOT. NOW!> pushkin: OxO;;; zoey: Q...give your papa a hug. Q: *HUUUG* >u< FD: "..." (*internal screaming*) yana: *throws confetti* congrats on parenthood. again. FD: -______-;;; Ivan: *biting into napkins* katya: <*pats his back* do you want to break into the booze closet?> Ivan: TT_TT <Yes.> -elsewhere- Poe: *holding down the cover of a book* "I-I caught a lot of them--BUT THEY ARE RAMBUNCTIOUS!" ranpo: jeez. what are you gonna do with them? Poe: "Call animal control? The police? A tabloid?" lenore: *carrying an unconscious rowena* ugh, honestly, you shouldnt be over exerting yourself. rowena: nnh.... Poe: D: "SISTER!" *shoves the book to Ranpo* ranpo: ??? lenore: o-o; she's not dead! she just overdid it. rowena: nnh.... Poe: "Q______Q Sh-She needs a doctor?" lenore: sure. rowena: *she's a bit scratched up* Poe: "Hospital! Let's get her there..." yosano: please, let me. ^^ Poe: Q~Q "Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh no..." rowena: *opens her eyes* b-brother? Poe: "I-I'm here. I'm here...Sister..." rowena: heh...i fuzzed up. i guess i still need practice. Poe: YWY "Heh...Y-Yes...We-We need to get these injuries taken care of..." rowena: that's good.......zzzzzz Poe: "..." Q_____Q yosano: she's not dead, she's only asleep. lana:....i'll go get the guest room set up, then. Poe: *whispers* "I-I know that, Doctor...Thanks you, Lana..." *strokes Rowena's head* rowena: *she seems content* -elsewhere- Bakugo: -____-# "Then he fell asleep...Where do I even carry this kid?" itsuka: *chuckles* you almost look like a dad. kenji: zzzzz Bakugo: -\\\\\\- "Not there yet...I can't find any ID on him to know where he lives." kirako: kenji! there you are! Kyoka: "...He did it again, huh?" *pokes his cheek* kenji: zzzz =w= kirako: thank you so much for finding him. i hope he didnt cause too much trouble for you. Bakugo: "...I'm out of lunch money for 3 months." -elsewhere, in one of kouyou's buildings- girl: it's ok sonia, your dad will be here soon. sonia: .... *The door opens* girl 2: hmm? sonia: *looks up* Dazai: OWO girls: *SCREAMING* Dazai: D:> -some of the other girls are brandishing weapons/abilities- Dazai: O~O;;; *slowly backs away* *Someone in the hall kicks Dazai aside* Dazai: "UMPH!" Chuuya: "Sonia!" sonia: papa! *hugs him tightly* Chuuya: TT_TT "Are you okay?" sonia: yeah, the ladies looked after me. are all the bad monsters gone now? Chuuya: "Yes...We're just waiting for clean-up..." sonia: ok. Chuuya: *pats her head, looks at the girls* "Thank you..." girl: it's no problem at all, she's so cute! Chuuya: ^^; "And smart." -elsewhere- Yumi: "...Awful." marie: *sigh* so exhausting. i cant wait to pick christa up from the safe house... Yumi: "...Hug her for me." marie: i will. Yumi: "..." *hug* -elsewhere- Gopher: *groans* inori: do take it easy. Gopher: "That...hurt. A lot." -elsewhere- Izuku: *looking out the window* "..." nurse: are you doing alright in here? Izuku: "Sorry...I was watching the news and...just had to see it myself..." nurse: hmm.... Izuku: "...Is there anything I could do to help?" nurse: right now, you need your rest. Izuku: "...Okay..." *sits down* "..." ("I lost the festival...and couldn't even help save people...") -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Are we all accounted for?" kirako: i think so. atsushi: yep. aya: *nods* Dazai: *his arm in a cast, his face swollen* "Aye." atsushi: ... Kunikida: "...What happened?" Dazai: "...I pissed off a tiny man and many women." atsushi: ....... kirako:.... *sweatdrop* Kyoka: *pokes Kenji* Kunikida: "...Anyway, among the damage includes a candy store demolished--" kenji: *snaps awake* candy? ranpo: D8 Kunikida: "--and...Wait...Where's Tanizaki?" -elsewhere- higuchi: oh no. no no no no no no no no.... hirotsu: miss higuchi? Gin: "...It's bad, sir." hirotsu: what is it? higuchi: Q....Q'S MISSING! Gin: "..." naoya: oh fucking shit. Gin: "We have not informed Mori yet." naoya: this is really fucking bad. Tachihara: "Who's gonna inform the boss? And how much you bet he'll flip his shit?" naoya: not it. hirotsu: nnoooope. Gin: "No." higuchi: not it! Tachihara: "Not--" *looks around* "...Oh, dingus!" naoya: ooh, tough break, junior. *pat pat* Tachihara: "I DON'T WANT TO TELL MORI!" Mori: "Tell me what?" -the others have left- Tachihara: .___.;;;; "...H-How are you, sir?" ^^; Mori: *shrugs* "About the same. Where is everyone?" Tachihara: "Oh, you know...Around. And...elsewhere." Mori: " 'Elsewhere'? Where specifically is 'elsewhere,' and _who_ is 'elsewhere'?" Tachihara: owo;;;; "...Q?" Mori: "..." elise: ..... Tachihara: "Sir, I--" Mori: *starts shaking Tachihara* "Who allowed this to happen?" mafioso: you might want to check the cameras, sir... Mori: "Shut up and put on the footage!" mafioso: ok! jeez, get your coffee this morning? *turning the camera on to show Q walking away with zoey* Mori: "??? Who's that person with Q?" mafioso: i dont know, but i dont like the looks of it. Mori: "Oh, thank you for that scintillating bit of analysis. Find out her identity." mafioso: y-yes sir! Mori: >3< "I need a tracker on that child..." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "..." *taps his intercom* daisy: yes sir? Fitzgerald: "Schedule a meeting with the Death City Council." daisy: right away, sir. Fitzgerald: "Thank you..." *pulls out a video disc* louisa: ?? Fitzgerald: "Louisa, make a backup of this disc." louisa; right away, sir. Fitzgerald: *small smile...marks a note in his ledger* -early morning- Todoroki: "...What a mess." fuyumi: you gonna be part of the clean up? Todoroki: *nods* "The Quirk students organized it..." fuyumi: that's great! you're already on your way to being a pro. Todoroki: "...Just...doing what you would do." fuyumi: ?? Todoroki: "Have to help others..." fuyumi: *smiles* -elsewhere- FD: "...What?" *stare* yana: yeah, seems like it, so....congrats? FD: "..." *groans* yana: i thought this was part of your plan? FD: "Just...timing." yana: ah... FD: "...How is she?" yana: she seems pretty thrilled. FD: "...Typical." yana: do we tell the others? FD: "..." <Ivan would kill her and rip open her stomach.> yana:....<good point.> FD: <Keep this a secret, including what she will need...> yana: <noted> -elsewhere- Alone: "..." *grumbling* milia: ..... Grimoire: "..." *stares at his hand* milia: are we here forever now? Grimoire: "Or until we die..." milia:...*whimpers* Grimoire: "..." *pats her back* milia: im worried about nalsie... Grimoire: "...They haven't told us anything about him when we ask..." milia: ....did ponera really.... Grimoire: "I saw it...She's dead." milia:..... Grimoire: "..." *shakes* -elsewhere- soul: ..... Black Star: "...How's it feel?" soul:....weird, i guess. Black Star: "...Feel any superpowers?" soul:....*scythe arm* Black Star: "...So...scythes along your arm?" soul:....i guess...... tsubaki:....is it the witch, still? soul:........he stayed with her, even after she was gone.... Black Star: "...What're they going to do with him?" soul:....i dont know.... Black Star: "...Think you should talk with the guy?" soul:....maybe. Black Star: "At least you'll have some training to do now." soul: yeah. im probably gonna lose my job at the megalomart now, since im kind of 'overqualified'. Black Star: "What, they don't need a human can opener?" *nudge* soul:....*weak chuckle* nice. Black Star: "Take a nap, man. It'll help you out." soul: good call. -elsewhere- Kid: *staring into the mirror* stocking: *hugs from behind* looking good, handsome. Kid: "R-Really? Still?" stocking: *she smiles and kisses both his cheeks* i love you, inside and out <3 ^^ Kid: ^\\\^ stocking: *smoooooooch* Kid: "Hmm..." =\\\\= *smooch* stocking: say kiddo, it's been a while since we last...you know~ *pressing up against him* Kid: o\\\\o "I...had been in recovery...So I should be ready to go..." stocking: ^^ Kid: "..." *kisses her lips lightly* stocking: mmmn~ u///u Kid: *hugs her along her hips, drawing her close, leaning his head against hers* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Thank you..." *massages her hips* stocking: mmn~ Kid: *his fingers reach for her collar, unbuttoning* "How do you want it?" stocking: i want you to fuck me, and i want you to fuck me hard. Kid: *smirks* "Gladly." *swiftly unbuttons the collar, as his hand pulls up her dress* stocking: ah~ Kid: *gets down on his knees, gets under her dress...tugs her underwear away to reveal her sex* stocking: oh~ hehe~ Kid: *kisses her thighs, up to her lips...* stocking: *back arching as she wraps her legs around him* nnh~<3 Kid: *buries his face into her, his tongue sliding past her lips* stocking: *moan* Kid: *his heart is racing, tasting her after so long...his lips massage hers, as his hands clutch her bottom, giving her cheeks a pinch* stocking: anh~ fuck~ *holding onto his head* Kid: *his heart feels like it is beating faster than usual...he licks her up, tasting her...He moans into her, his lips and tongue tickling her* stocking: ah~! kid! that feels so fucking good! Kid: *as his heart beats...he realizes something...* ("You haven't seen anything yet...") *he presses harder against her, almost knocking her back onto the bed* stocking: ah! hehe, *grins* that horny already~? Kid: *pulls back, looks up at her, his lips wet* "How do you feel...about a blindfold?" stocking:...i fucking love you, you know that? Kid: *smiles, as he takes the blindfold from their nightstand and puts it around her* "No peeking..." stocking: hehe <3 Kid: *quickly sets to work drawing her dress down from her shoulders, coaxing her to lift her bottom...* stocking: *soft sigh, doing so* Kid: *slides the dress off of her...along with her panties* "Beautiful..." stocking: *shudders* Kid: "I see you wore your best today..." *while she is blindfolded...his chest is glowing lightly...* *he lies atop her, kisses her lips, his fingers reaching behind her back...* stocking: mmmn, kid~ Kid: *unhooks her bra, slides it down as he kisses behind her ear* stocking: hehe~ Kid: *kisses down to her chest...his chest feels warm* stocking: *hugging him close* u////u Kid: *smiles, holds her and kisses her shoulder* -elsewhere- Assi: *applying a bandage* "There! All fixed!" child: thanks mr! Assi: ^^ "You're welcome. Now, get back out there and play." mono: ...... Assi: *stands up, turns around--* mono: what? Assi: "..." .\\\. "N-Nothing..." *takes off his glasses, cleans them nervously* mono:.... 7///7; Assi: *finishes, puts them back on* "...You're hot." mono: o/////o ! geh? Assi: "Your face. It's all red. Do you need ice water?" mono: oh... um...s-sure. 7-7;;;; Assi: ^^ *pours a cup from the water cooler* "Here you go." -elsewhere- Hiro: "Ow..." nurse: mr kenshimono, please hold still. EF: ... Hiro: "T-Trying...It kind of burns..." EF: any news on arthur and mr angel? Triple A: *LOUD SCREAM* EF: O.O;;; Arthur: *walks into the room in a hospital smock* "...I may have told the nurse that the blond man had a stick up his butt--and he needed a prostate exam immediately." EF:...you're evil. Arthur: "No. I'm a knight." *pose* "...And I am concerned about internal medicine." Hiro: ._.; "...Don't those hospital smocks not have anything covering your butt?" EF: ._________.; tamaki: ARTHUR YOU IDIOT THERE you....are..... ./////////////. Arthur: "??? What's wrong?" -elsewhere- Sakuya: "It's okay...It's passed." lilac: *sniffle, hic* Sakuya: *hug* lilac: *whimper* naho: *hug* Sakuya: *hums lightly* -elsewhere- Hibana: -_-; "...You have _her_ in prison?" marie: shaula? she seems to have disappeared along with medusa. we havent sensed them in city limits, though.... Hibana: *sighs* "So much for hoping...Two witches on the loose isn't good, especially with the fire tech Shaula has..." sid: and _who_ is to blame for that, hmmm? Hibana: "I already paid my debt to society!" >3< -elsewhere- Akitaru: "While Arthur and Tamaki aren't here, I want to congratulate you all on how you handled the invasion into Death City." shinra: d'aww... Takehisa: *salute* Vulcan: *smiles* -elsewhere- Mifune: *serves tea* tsubaki: thank you. Mifune: "You're welcome." *sits down--and groans* tsubaki: are you alright? Mifune: "Sore from the fight..." tsubaki: mm... Mifune: "...I see you survived it physically. How do you feel?" tsubaki: exhausted.....soul became a death scythe now, did you hear? Mifune: "Ah...Which means a witch died." tsubaki: *she nods* it was the ant witch, ponera. Mifune: "...Was there no other way?" tsubaki: .... Mifune: "...That's something to live through." *stares at his tea* -elsewhere- Anya: "..." tsugumi: *knocks on the door* anya? Anya: "Hmm? Oh, Tsugumi!" tsugumi: how you holding up? Anya: "As well as can be expected...Have you heard from Rowena?" tsugumi: she's staying at her brother's place for a while. Anya: *nods* "That makes sense...How are you?" tsugumi: *falls onto the bed* im beat =3= Anya: .\\\. *pats her head* tsugumi: thanks. anya: ^\\^ "Get some rest..." -elsewhere- Poe: *shelving back his books--one of them still shaking* o___o;;; "...I'll have to turn this one over to the authorities to dispose of that pest I caught..." karl: *chitter* Poe: "Wow, stay away from that book, Karl..." *picks him up* rowena: *still asleep on the guest bed* Poe: "...I'll get some tea ready, when Rowena is awake..." karl: *chitter* lenore: *in human form, watching over her* ..... Poe: ("That bird...I feel I can trust her...But she's my sister...") lenore:....she's a good kid. but reckless... Poe: *sets out scones, as well as a bowl of grapes for Karl* lenore:....7-7; you got sunflower seeds at all? Poe: "??? Y-Yes..." *sets some out* lenore: *nom* thanks. Poe: *nervous smile* "Y-You're welcome..." lenore:.....she's been trying to learn magic recently, even though she lacks a capacity for it. that can be pretty dangerous for a normal human. if she overdoes it, it could easily kill her. Poe: "Wh-What?!" lenore: ....i managed to stop her from going too far, but she needs to be more careful if she's going to learn. Poe: Q_____Q "I-I don't like this. Wh-Why is she doing this?!" lenore: maybe ask her when she wakes up? Poe: *steps back, keeping an eye on Lenore* "Y-Yes..." lenore:....you dont trust me, do you? Poe: "..." *resolute face* "My family is something I cherish. I will not let someone lead any of them into harm's way." lenore: ....guess the peach doesnt fall far from the tree then. Poe: "...Huh?" ._. lenore:...nevermind. just thinking out loud. Poe: "...I would like to speak with her, when she awakens." lenore: im not stopping you. -elsewhere- Giovanni: "What a mess..." guruna: and we didnt even get to join in! LAME! Sho: "Quiet. We're not, until the Preacher says we are ready." -elsewhere- Kid: "AAAH!" stocking: *collapses onto him, panting* Kid: "Umph...Th-This is perfect..." *hugs her closer* stocking: *pant pant* ah...fuck, that was....absolutely amazing. Kid: *smiles* "Like we were...in perfect harmony..." *kisses her neck lightly* stocking: hehe~ *nuzzle* Kid: *pulls up their blanket, resting his head against hers* "I love you." stocking: i love you too, kid <3 Kid: *sighs* "...I feel like a weight has been lifted..." stocking: *she nods* Kid: *strokes her hair* "...We'll be getting back to work soon..." stocking: yeah..... Kid: "...Can we try, despite our work...to have these moments?" stocking: always. Kid: *smiles, kisses her cheek* -elsewhere- soul: .......i know, im probably the last person you want to see... Grimoire: "..." soul:....look, if you hate me, i dont blame you. Grimoire: "...Have you..." soul: .....? Grimoire: "...Have you heard her voice?" soul: ........ Grimoire: "...They say some souls continue to speak...Have you ever heard the souls of those you killed?" soul:............i dont know......i've heard them speak......just not ones i killed.... Grimoire: "What do those souls say to you?" soul:..... {Maka: "How much longer you think this will go on?"} {soul:....i dont know.} soul: ......i guess i dont have anything else to say, huh? Grimoire: "...Killer." soul: ......guess i deserved that one. Grimoire: "You deserve more than that." soul: .......*walks off* if you want to hate me, then hate me.....just know that it wont bring her back. Grimoire: "..." ("How do I move forward...without through death?") -outside- soul: ..... Black Star: "How was it?" soul: ....he's still mad at me. not that i blame him. Black Star: "...Yeah...Forgiveness isn't exactly in this line of work." soul:....*sigh* Black Star: "...Come on. Let's walk." soul: ok. Black Star: *pats his back* "Maybe get something to eat..." soul:...*he nods* -elsewhere- Medusa: "..." neian: *asleep* Medusa: *shudders, walks to the window, looking outside* -there's a small park across the street- Medusa: "..." *looking at the light shining on the park* -life goes on for the locals of this town...- Medusa: "..." *puts a hand over her eyes* neian: *waking up* Medusa: *turns, looks at Neian* "..." neian: mmn...mumu. Medusa: "..." *picks her up* neian: ah. *she reaches for her* Medusa: "..." *leans her head closer to Neian* neian: =u= Medusa: "..." *holds her up* -elsewhere- Crona: "..." *shivers* mami: *holding them* Crona: "N-No..." mami: there there, im here.... Crona: "K-Kill..." mami: *holding them closer* Crona: "I-I want to kill..." mami: ...... Crona: *shuddering, crying* mami: *hums and strokes their back* Crona: *cries, holding onto her* -elsewhere- Free: "How you holding up?" eruka: fine. Free: "...Sorry I wasn't there earlier." eruka: *huuug* im just glad that country boy and explode-y boy were there to save me from......*excalibur* having a very very bad time. Free: .\\\\. *hug, pat* "I won't let that happen...Not in the future, not now." eruka: thanks. Free: "...Hey." eruka: yeah? Free: *leans closer* eruka:.....*SMOOCH* >///////< Free: o\\\\\\o "..." *pulls back* "...I was just gonna ask whether you were hungry?" eruka: IPANICKEDOKAY?! >/////< Free: "..." *nuzzle, puppy noise* eruka:..... =/////= Free: *wraps his arms around her* -elsewhere- Tokoyami: "Set it right there..." dark shadow: *places it* got it! Tokoyami: "Great. Momo, the screws..." momo: *hands him a few screws* Tokoyami: *takes a screwdriver, starts replacing the screws* "This repair work is going to take longer than the Sports Festival..." momo: so does that mean the sport's festival is delayed again? Tokoyami: "Maybe..." -elsewhere- Giriko: *hug* arachne: *hug* Giriko: "I was so worried...Don't ever do that again." arachne: i wont. anna: mama! arachne: *cradles her* hey, sweetie, mommy's here. anna: ^o^ Giriko: *sniff* "Our kids need us..." arachne:...*she nods* anna, eva-...malaria. Giriko: "...Yeah, I'm not used to that name, either." arachne:....so much has changed the past 60 years.... Giriko: *nods* "Lot of catching up to do..." -elsewhere- kyouko:.....*laying in bed, in her room, with the lights off* ....... Fujimoto: *knock knock* kyouko:....door's open. *her voice sounds scratchy, as if she had been crying* Fujimoto: *has a tray with a glass of water, a glass of milk, and some cookies* "...Hey, Kyouko." kyouko: .....*staring at the wall* ..... Fujimoto: *sets down the tray* "You haven't been out in some time, so I brought water." kyouko:.....thanks......*her eyes look dull, just as they did a long time ago....* {-phone ringing-} {???: "Could you answer it?"} {rin: *picks up* true cross monestary, rin okumura speaking, who're you?} {kyouko:...rin....put uncle shiro on the phone...} {rin: dad! it's kyouko! she sounds upset!} {Fujimoto: "???" *answers* "Kyouko?"} {kyouko: uncle shiro.....things got bad.....we're at the police station....can you pick us up?} {Fujimoto: "Of course. Do you want me to bring anything?"} {kyouko:...} -...- {officer: i take it you're shiro fujimoto?} {Fujimoto: "Father Fujimoto, yes. I am here to see Kyouko."} {officer: oh, she's not being arrested, we've clarified that from the investigation...perhaps we should explain what's happened....we received a 911 call reporting screams at the residence, and when we got in, mr and mrs sakura were both dead, and their daughter kyouko was covered in blood, holding a makeshift spear...apparently something had possessed the father that caused him to attack. it was a case of self-defense...} {Fujimoto: "!!! H-Her parents...Dead?"} {officer: *nods* the two daughters were taken here to keep them from further harm. miss kyouko was a suspect, due to the blood and weapon, but after hearing her testimony and running a blood sample on mr sakura, we've deemed her innocent...probably has to do with those mind control incidents as of late...} {Fujimoto: "...Her sister?"} {officer: we found her hiding in the shed. she wasnt harmed...not physically, anyway.} {Fujimoto: "May I speak with them? The sisters?"} {officer: *directs him to a room*} {kyouko:....*staring blankly at the floor*} {momo: *whimpering*} {Fujimoto: *enters* "...Momo? Kyouko?"} {momo: uncle shiro! *hugs his leg* p-papa hurt mama and tried to hurt momo and kyouko...} {Fujimoto: *hugs her* "Momo...I'm sorry."} {kyouko:.......} {Fujimoto: "Kyouko..."} {kyouko:.....*stares at her hand....there's a slight bit of blood on her, but most of it was cleaned off*} {Fujimoto: "Kyouko...This is not your fault."} {kyouko: .......} {officer: it's likely they'll be put into an orphanage now, since-} {Fujimoto: "No. They have family."} {officer: oh? immediate family?} {Fujimoto: "...I'll adopt them."} {kyouko: *looks up*} {officer:...i see. well, we'll need you to sign a few forms first.} {Fujimoto: *nods* "Will these be arrangements to have them stay with me and my boys, until the adoption agency can make a decision?"} -...- {kyouko:....} {rin: ...!! yukio! come over! kyouko and momo are here!} {Yukio: Q~Q *inches forward*} {kyouko:.....} {momo: *clinging onto fujimoto's leg*} {rin:....??? dad? what's wrong?} {Fujimoto: "Momo and Kyouko will be staying with us. I want you boys to get a room set up."} {rin: cool! *goes to do that*} {Yukio: "P-Papa? What is going on?"} {kyouko:.....} {Fujimoto: *smiles* "Go help your brother, Yukio. We'll talk over dinner..."} {Yukio: "..." *walks away, looking back at Momo and Kyouko*} kyouko:..... Fujimoto: "...What happened out there?" kyouko:.....the witch... Fujimoto: "??? The one killed?" kyouko: *she shakes her head* shaula gorgon.......she's the one who poisoned all those people.....she poisoned dad.....mom and dad......MOM AND DAD ARE DEAD BECAUSE OF HER!! Fujimoto: "...And you ran into her while you were out there? Kyouko, I'm sorry." kyouko: I SHOULD HAVE JUST CUT HER DOWN RIGHT THERE! *shuddering* but i was bitten by that bitch medusa...*slams fist against the wall* DAMMIT!! *tears falling as she bits her lip* Fujimoto: *hug* kyouko: !!.....grk-...gnh...*she breaks down sobbing* Fujimoto: *pat* "I'm sorry this happened. And I know you want to avenge your parents. But this is not a weight to carry on your own." kyouko: *shuddering and crying* Fujimoto: "I'll be here. I'm not going anywhere. You can cry as much as you want." kyouko: *hic* *sniff* Fujimoto: "..." *holds her, silent* Rin: *in the hallway* "..." -elsewhere- Mori: "..." *picks up a chair* elise: ?? Mori: *throws the chair against the wall* elise: O-O; Mori: "How does he get kidnapped?!" miura: we dont know, but please dont throw things, you'll damage your back. Mori: "I'm not some old man you have to baby, Miura!" miura: -_-; Mori: "Just...give me an update whenever new information arrives." miura: noted Mori: "...I should have a seat--" *sees the broken chair* "...Oh." elise: -_-; -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *his fur is matted with dirt* louisa: *giving him a bath* Mr. Tsubaki: *small chitter* =\\\\= *wags his tail* -elsewhere- Mephisto: Y~Y *hug* "I'm so happy you're safe." felisia: ^^; Mephisto: *rests a hand along her stomach* "And our baby?" felisia: doing well. -elsewhere- Q: ^^ Ivan: *stare* zoey: *holding him, letting him lay his head on her lap and humming* FD: ._. yana: *muttering* good luck. FD: *clears his throat* zoey: *smiles* Q: ?? FD: "Um, Zoey? What are...What should..." zoey: do you want to....say hello to your baby? FD: -_-;;; "...Hello." Q: hi, papa. ^^ FD: ._.; ("...That was surprisingly easy.") "So, um...son. Are you pleased?" Q: *nods* mommy's really nice! ^^ FD: "Yes, she is. Do you need anything?" Q: brown sugar! FD: "...On a meal?" Q:....toast then. FD: "Ah. Toast and brown sugar. Understood. Ivan, make some for...him." Ivan: D:< Q: please uncle ivan? *puppy eyes* pushkin: *choking on laughter* Ivan: *grumble grumble* "Yeah, yeah, I'll make the toast..." <Simpering creepy demonic bastard monster brat son of a bitch--> Q: ????? mama, what's he saying? zoey: im sure it's something nice. ^^ pushkin: *collapses, laughing hysterically* leo: D8 FD: "He was saying that you remind him of very strong children he saw back in Mother Russia." Ivan: *mutters* Q: cool! katya: <just play it off and get the damn toast.> Ivan: *in the kitchen, slicing the bread, grabbing the cinnamon and brown sugar* "..." ("Maybe we rats should get some rat poison...") *toasting the bread* katya: <chill out, vachenka. as soon as she's no longer needed, she's good as dead.> Ivan: <When will that happen? Why does Master keep her around?> katya: <well, A- we need a medic, and B- he has plans for her. not sure what that entails, but im not here to ask questions.> Ivan: <And Master can do no wrong~> *hearts appear over his head--as the toast burns* katya: VACHENKA THE FUCKING TOAST! leo: *already handling it* Ivan: D: "...M-Master will be displeased." leo: *prepping a second toast* Ivan: T~T "He's going to hate me..." leo: i dont think that. Ivan: "H-He'll put me into the room with the preacher, the sad legsless girl, and that boring guy..." leo: i'll put word in for you then. *faint smile* im sure he'll forgive you. Ivan: Y~Y "Th-Thank you, Lev...Please let Master know I will prostrate at his feet." katya: TMI. yana: not what he meant. katya:.....*taking the burnt toast* can i just have this then? Ivan: "??? Um, sure. For what?" katya:.... *NOM AND RUNS* leo:....*blink* Ivan: "...??? In any case, let's serve this on the plate...Maybe some milk..." -elsewhere- Yohei: "You sure you're feeling okay?" chie: yeah. *pricks her finger* Yohei: "..." *unwrapping the bandage* chie: thanks, hun. *kiss* Yohei: *smiles* "Anytime, love." *smooch* -elsewhere- Joker: "...Jeez, this town. Makes a guy wonder why he stays here." ivy: probably because the outside is even more unforgiving... Joker: "..." *lights up a cigarette* "Yeah, that's part of it. You gone through the debris for anything?" ivy: looted some bodies. pawned their shit. Joker: "What, didn't keep something for yourself? Or me? Or Red?" ivy: ....*takes out a lighter and draws a small snake from it* Joker: "Huh...Fancy lighter. Moving on up in the world." ivy: yeah. Joker: "Neat...Also, you see about those new inmates?" ivy: oh? Joker: "Witch, wolf, book guy. I heard they worked with a friend of a friend." ivy:....you mean _her_ *scowls* Joker: "Yep. Maybe you should talk to them." -elsewhere- Spirit: "Jeez...Between clean-up, interrogation, and medical, no one is going to get any sleep any time soon." sachiko: im beat... Spirit: "Same..." *sighs* "I got enough energy to order take-out..." -elsewhere- Child: *crying* "O-Our house..." maki: it's ok. we're rebuilding it now. *smiles* Vulcan: *sets up boards* Takehisa: *rapid-fire nail gun work* tamaki: *on the roof, laying down tile* Relan: *holding window pane* "Okay, it's almost in..." shinra:.... Akitaru: "Kid? You okay?" shinra: *completely serious face* 8th brigade building company. tamaki:....what? Akitaru: "...8BBC?" shinra:....*laughing* tamaki: -_-; nerds. -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "Thank you for agreeing to meet with me. It is an honor to be before the City Council." lord death: likewise. nedzu: indeed. Yumi: "..." Ruffles: *nods* Fitzgerald: "We have a short presentation to outline our plan for rebuilding portions of Death City that were destroyed. I think you will find that the budget is considerably less than that of other proposals--because I will pay for all repairs." council lady: oh? Fitzgerald: "I have felt welcomed by my new adopted home, this city. I have worked for many years to raise funds to support others, to fashion in a way...the family I have lost." *smiles* "I see no reason to let the families of Death City suffer because of the actions of the wicked." Yumi: *stare of 'you aren't fooling me'* -several council members are listening- Fitzgerald: "Now, we'll turn off the lights and--" Yumi: "Mr. Fitzgerald. Where does your money come from?" louisa: manhasset security. not to mention several other companies the fitzgerald family owns. Yumi: "And gambling?" louisa:.... ouo;;;;; Yumi: "Allegations of organized crime within the Fitzgerald companies--" Fitzgerald: "--are absolute nonsense, now that the offending criminals have been arrested." Yumi: "?!!" lord death: oh? Fitzgerald: "I thought you would have read the reports by now." *removes a newspaper from his jacket, slides it to Yumi* *Headline: "Fitzgerald cooperates with FBI sting"* Yumi: o_o## councilman: fancy. Fitzgerald: "I regret the actions taken by a few in my organization--and it is why I sought Manhasset Security, to weed out such criminals from my businesses and any others that operate in this world." -several people clap- louisa: *thumbs up* *An American flag is flying behind Fitzgerald...waved by Mr. Tsubaki* Yumi: -_-#### ("...God...damn it.") -morning- Hibana: *yawns* =_= gabriella: good morning. *smiles* Hibana: =___= "..." *falls asleep--landing on Gabriella* gabriella:.... ^^; -at school- Anya: *opening her locker* yana: long time no see. ^^ Anya: "Oh! You're not--You're safe and-- ..." *hug* yana: !!....*awkward hug* sorry for scaring you, my family was out of town in salt lake city. Anya: *sighs* "That is fortunate. Are they okay?" yana: *she nods* Anya: "Well, let's catch up at lunch." ^^ yana: *smiles* -elsewhere- Izuku: "I'm about ready to check out?" nurse: *she nods* your arm will be in a cast for a while. Izuku: "Figured as much...Only so much recovery can do." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Ready to head out?" naho: *nods* lilac:....*nod* Black Star: "Okay...We'll be picking up some canned food and blankets..." -elsewhere- Hyde: "So you're quitting?" soul: more or less. the boss seemed to understand...ex-boss, rather. Hyde: "Man, that sucks for me: you were the only coworker who wasn't a giant dick." soul: hey, you'll still see me around. maybe you and licht could like, hang out with us for game night? Hyde: " 'Game night'? What game?" soul: wii sports resort. Hyde: *shiny eyes* "I'll drag Licht over!" -elsewhere- Chuuya: "...Unbelievable. How did he go missing?" naoya: i dont know. sonia: *looking at the camera footage*.........that was the nurse. Chuuya: "...Sonia...That...You mean, where you were?" sonia: she was the nurse from underground...the one who lied about being my mama... Chuuya: "..." *sits down, shuddering* naoya: then that means......fuuuuck! fuck fuck fuck! *running to the phone* Chuuya: "..." *puts his hands together* sonia:.....*hugs chuuya* naoya: pick up the goddamn phone already... Chuuya: "..." *pat pat* -riing== Mori: "Answer it." miura: ye- naoya: TELL MORI TO GET HIS ASS ON THE FUCKING PHONE!! Mori: *hair blown back* ._. miura:....it's naoya. Mori: "..." *takes the phone* "Ye--" naoya: we know where Q is. which adds to the problem.....the rats have Q!! Mori: "..." *his hand grips the phone more tightly, as he smiles* "Then I guess we're going to have to retrieve Q from the Rats." -elsewhere- FD: "...Is he always going to sleep in our bed?" Q: *clutching his doll, asleep* zoey: hehe, he looks just like you. <3 FD: "...I'm not seeing it." zoey: ehehe....*nuzzling up against him* FD: "...Well, what does the child need today?" -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: hehehe, you're really affectionate, huh? Kid: "Making up for lost time...and not wanting to let you forget how loved you are." stocking: aww. *smooches all over his face* so precious <3 Kid: =\\\\= "St-Stocking...Hee hee..." stocking: i love you kiddo~<3 Kid: "I love you." *nuzzle* stocking: hehehe~ Kid: "Ready for today? And what you have to do?" stocking: *nods* we'll have to get ready for celebrating soul becoming a death scythe. Kid: "Yes. I have something to warm up his home." stocking: oh? Kid: *holds up a symmetrical work of art* "Ta-da!" -elsewhere- Meme: *reading* "...And then carry the 1. Like this!" mio: hmm.... Meme: "Then we have to solve for the variable, put that into the graph, and map that out to determine the trajectory of the projectile--Right?" mio:....wha? Meme: "Like this." *reaches over, points on the page* mio: o-oh. .-.; r-right. ^///-///^; Meme: "Good! Let's solve for x now…" -elsewhere- Medusa: "..." neian: zzzz Medusa: "..." *counts the money* "Not enough..." neian: zzzz Medusa: "..." *looks out the window...* ("Who...") person: *walking along* Medusa: "..." *sneaks down* "..." person: *whistling* Medusa: *points an arrow into their back* person: grk- Medusa: "Do not move." person: w-wha- Medusa: "I just want your money. All in your pocket. Then I'm gone." person: i need this for the bus!- Medusa: "I need to feed a child. And if you still want legs on which to walk, you'll give me your money." person: alright, jeez! *handing it over* Medusa: "Thank you. Now skedaddle." *slithers back into the shadows* neian: mmn.... Medusa: *has slid back into the room* "Shh...I'm back...And we're moving on." -elsewhere- Nals: "..." *shifts* kirara: are you ready to talk? Nals: "...I've been slashed, stabbed, and have my talents limited by being tied to this bed. Let me go, before I cut myself loose." esther: ohoho, now we cant have that~ ^^ Nals: *growls* "Where are the others?" kirara: in detainment. the witch ponera is dead. Nals: "...What did you say?" kirara: the witch ponera is dead. esther: ding dong the witch is dead~ kirara: esther, could you not. -_-; Nals: *shakes in his straps* "No. No no no. She said she would give me what I lost. My face. My fame. And you-you killed her?!" kirara: sir, please calm down. Nals: *breaks from a strap, grabs Kirara's collar* -SLAM- esther: *malicious smile, with iron maiden arm holding him down* behave...yourself..... Nals: "Grrk!" *choking* kirara: ESTHER! esther:.....*backing away* Nals: *gasps, coughing* -elsewhere- Tuhl: *carrying groceries* "Got them all?" mana: yep. Tuhl: "Cool...How you doing after the attack?" mana: getting better. Tool: "Glad to hear." *looking around* "...The city is crying still..." mana: ...... io: bapa! Tuhl: "!!! Hey, Io." *picks them up* io: ^o^ saki: she's growing up so fast. Tuhl: "No kidding...Gonna need bigger clothes." -elsewhere- Anya: *sets down her lunch tray* yana: heard the city got attacked while we were out. Anya: *nods* "It was scary here. A lot of people hurt...some still out on recovery." yana: damn. Anya: "You've seen the destruction around here...A lot of people lost everything, right before the holidays..." yana: .... Anya: "I know the city will try to fundraise..." yana: they always seem to do that. Anya: "I'm trying to figure out what I can do...Maybe a bake sale?" yana: sounds like a good plan if any. -elsewhere- Giriko: "How you holding up, preacher?" justin: f-fine... *he smiles, but his hands are shaking* Giriko: "...Okay. Care for a drink?" justin: im good... Giriko: *pours some juice, sips* "...Want to see the baby?" justin: how is she? Giriko: "Doing well. Getting big. Loves laughing." justin: *smiles* Giriko: "She'll be talking in complete sentences--better than me--before we know it." *pulls up a pic on his phone* -elsewhere- Yumi: "Are you doing your homework?" kirika: mmmhmmm.... Yumi: "...Need any help?" kirika: im good. Yumi: "Okay. Dinner will be ready at 6." kirika: *nods*......(thinking: i cant wait for the arena to be finished already, then i can kick ozaki's ass in the finals!) Yumi: "...And good luck with training for the Festival." kirika: *grins* Yumi: *smiles, closes the door behind her* -elsewhere- Gopher: "All ready, sir?" eibon: yes. Gopher: *nods* "Okay..." *sets the relic into the center of the array* "And this will work?" eibon: yes. we can begin. pandora: *lying dormant in the orb* Gopher: *clasps his hands together, starts chanting* -runes glowing as the book of enoch opens, drawing the orb into it- Gopher: *continues chanting, sweating...shaking* -pandora orb sealed!- eibon: *sigh*...!! my child? are you alright? Gopher: *falls to his hands and knees, nods* "Y-Yes...Just a lot to get used to..." eibon:...come along, you need to eat something... -elsewhere- -pop pop!- Black Star: "Congratulations, buddy!" soul: *small smile* Patty: *claps* Kid: "Happy to have a new Death Scythe with us." liz: here here! soul: thanks guys, this means a lot, really. *awkward scratch of the back of his head* Kid: "We're proud of you." Black Star: "..._All_ of us." soul:....yeah. Patty: "Soul? We got this for you..." *holds up a large flat box* soul: ?? Patty: "Open it up!" soul: *opens it* *Inside is a new jacket, with a DWMA logo along one of its sleeves* soul: awesome. thanks you guys! Patty: "You're welcome!" Black Star: "It'll be great for work--as long as Kid doesn't try to put the logo onto the other sleeve..." Kid: "...I'm fine." *slight twitch* stocking: ^^; *pat pat* liz: ^^;.... wes? didnt you have something you wanted to say? Wes: "..." *scratches the back of his neck* "You did it. I knew you could..." soul:...thanks, bro. Wes: "I'm proud of you...You protected people." soul:.....*faint smile* Wes: *hug* soul: !!....*hug* Patty: *sniff* -elsewhere- Hiro: *rotates his shoulder* "Feel better already...Thanks for being my weapon out there." EF: any time, hiro. ^^ Hiro: "Sorry I got blood on your blade from...stabbing that guy." ^^; EF: it's fine. i guess that's what knives do....as weapons, anyway. Hiro: "Yeah...In my experience, knives are for helping with cooking or fixing stuff around the house...or assembling model kits..." EF: ah. Hiro: "Well...You hungry?" -elsewhere- Poe: "...We need to talk." rowena: is this about....you know? Poe: "If 'you know' is your use of magic..." rowena: ..... i take it you're upset? Poe: "...There are so many people in this city who can protect those who can't. Why do you want to put yourself at risk?" rowena:....i didnt want to just sit back and do nothing. to be fair, i guess it was spur of the moment and panic that motivated me... Poe: "Y-You can't just jump into something at the spur of the moment. It's like...it's like writing: it takes daily practice, a schedule, a drive, talent--" rowena:...*she nods* Poe: "...You're going to keep practicing?" rowena: perhaps. but i should probably recuperate from this first. Poe: "You had best. And see a doctor. Because you are not playing with those dark arts again until you are ready to..." rowena: *she nods* that's understandable......im sorry if i scared you, brother. Poe: "...Th-Thank you..." *sniff* "I just can't have you running into dangers you are not ready for..." rowena: *hug* i know. Poe: Y~Y *hug* -elsewhere- soul: *on the top of the DWMA stairs, looking out at the city* *A light breeze flutters along some flags hung at the front of the school* soul:....*he smiles* Spirit: "Yo, Death Scythe." soul: ....oh, hey spirit. Spirit: "Shouldn't you be out celebrating?" soul: well, the others did throw a party for me. *he's wearing the new jacket* Spirit: "Like the jacket. New uniform?" soul: it was a gift from the others. Spirit: "That was nice of them..." *pulls out an envelope* "Glad I found you. Got something for you, too." soul: ?? *examines it* *Inside is a DWMA Death Scythe ID card--and a photo of Maka and Soul* soul:.....thanks. *puts them into his wallet* Spirit: "...You're welcome. Got to keep looking to the future...without forgetting the past." soul:...*he nods* Spirit: "...She'd be proud of you." soul:....*closes his eyes and smiles* i know she is. Spirit: "..." *looks out at the city* soul:.....i hear you're going to france, soon. Spirit: *nods* "Taking care of something over there." soul: ah. Spirit: "Please keep my family safe while I'm gone, Soul." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *packing* kim: are you ready? Jacqueline: "Just about...You packed a sweater?" kim: yep. Jacqueline: "...You can still back out." kim: *shakes her head* we're in this together, remember? Jacqueline: "...Okay." *closes her suitcase* "I'm as ready as I'll ever be." kim: *she nods* spirit said he'd drive us. Jacqueline: "That'll avoid a taxi ride...Got your ticket?" kim: right here. -elsewhere- Rin: "Hope dinner was good..." -knocks- Rin: "??? Who's there?" sayaka: heyooo, it's us! the party brigade! madoka: ^^; mami: mind if we come in? konekomaru: we brought movies and snacks. Rin: "Oh! Of course. Welcome! We were just finishing up..." shiemi: sorry for dropping by. momo sakura: *peek* Rin: "Not a problem. You can get things set up in the living room..." *whispers to Madoka* "I think Kyoka could use some company..." madoka: *she nods* sayaka: KYOUKO! COME ON OUT! WE BROUGHT THE BLUUUES BROTHEEEERS~! homura:....oh? renzou isnt here with us? konekomaru: no. he said he had plans tonight. Rin: "...Kyoko? You in?" kyouko: *walking into the living room* ugh, so noisy, im tired....oh, hey guys. *rubbing her eyes* sayaka: you werent looking too good the other day, so we decided to come over for movie night!....it's blu- kyouko: i know, the whole monestary heard you. Rin: ^^; "It's a good film...And they brought snacks." kyouko:...*faint smile* thanks guys. -elsewhere- Chuuya: "..." mito: *mreow* Chuuya: *pet pet* mito: ^w^ Chuuya: *picks up Mito, hugs her* mito: *nuzzles against his chin, purring* Chuuya: "Good Mito..." mito: *mew* Chuuya: *stroke, looks out the window* {Chuuya: "...What even...What?"} {rain: heeeelp. =~=; *she was caught in a net....in a rather risqué position*} {Chuuya: .\\\. "Hang on..." *grabs a pair of scissors* "Why is there even a net here?" *pulls up a chair, climbs on it* "Are you okay, Rain?"} {rain: .//////. y-yeah, i-i-im alright....im so sorry about that!} {Chuuya: ^\\\^; "Not a problem at all--" *cuts through the net--*} {-WHUD-} {rain: ah! *lands on her butt* oww....} {Chuuya: D: "S-Sorry!" *offers his hand*} {rain:...t-thanks. *takes it*} {Chuuya: *pulls her up* "How did this happen?"} {rain: it's this horrible ability of mine. TT_TT } {Chuuya: "But bad luck doesn't just make a net appear out of nowhere..." *kicks at the net*} {rain: i think im just cursed or something, ever since starting high school...} {Chuuya: "I mean, high school's rarely good for anyone...so I've heard."} {rain: *sigh* is it because i......*sigh* nevermind.} {Chuuya: "??? ...Well, you're here now, so that's got to be an improvement." *smiles*} {rain:....i-i guess... .///.; } {Chuuya: ^^ *steps forward--and trips on the net*} {rain: ah-!} {*CRASH*} {-squish~-} {rain: ..... o////////////o um.... } {Chuuya: *voice muffled*} {rain: O///////////////////O;; } {Chuuya: *tries to push up--staring at Rain* o\\\\\\o "I'M SO SORRY!"} {rain: i-i-i-its fine, im used to it. .///////////.;;; } {Chuuya: *off of her, still staring at her* "..."} {rain:...m-mr nakahara?} {Chuuya: "I-I got to go now!" *gets up, walking quickly away* .\\\\\\. } Chuuya: T\\\T sonia: papa? Chuuya: "!!!" *rubs his eyes* "Y-Yes, Sonia?" sonia: *hug* Chuuya: "..." *hug* sonia: .... Chuuya: *pats her back* "Thanks for that, kiddo." -a few days later- Gopher: ^w^ "I'll be rooting for you." kirika: thanks, but the finals havent started yet... mina: congrats on making it to the quarter finals, tokoyami! eijiro: you're gonna be going up against katsuki, and he's no slouch. Tokoyami: "Yes...I will give this fight all I have, and more." Bakugo: "..." mina: now come on, iida and ibara's match is up next! -elsewhere- tensei: *on patrol* squad A, report. Squad A: "We can't spot them. Lost track in your sector." tensei: damn. squad B? Squad B: "The target should be within 20 blocks of you." tensei: alright. *Something shadowy spotted...a scarf...in the alley* tensei: ?? *examines*... !!! you... ???: *holds his blade, ready to attack* tensei: *charges* -elsewhere- Izuku: *walking* -the tvs are now showing the next match, iida vs todoroki- Izuku: "!!!" *fast walking* -at the stadium- Todoroki: *ice wall* announcer: and todoroki is starting off with an ice wall attack! Iida: *braces himself...and leaps* ochako: woah! Todoroki: "!!!!" Iida: *sweep of his leg--* Todoroki: *ducks* tsuyu: ...oh, hey izuku. Izuku: "Hey! I just made it..." tsuyu: glad you're out of the hospital. ochako: the semi-finals just started. Izuku: ^\\\^ *smiles at Tsuyu* "Th-Thanks." *sits down* "How's the match looking?" Iida: *grabs Todoroki's head* Todoroki: "?!" Iida: *knocks Todoroki's head to the floor* ochako: *wince* Todoroki: *cough, his hand moving* Iida: *grabs Todoroki by his collar--and dashes to the boundary--* announcer: and he's going right for it! Iida: ("Almost there--") *sputter* Iida: "?!!!" momo: !!!! Todoroki: "I plugged up your muffler with ice...You forgot about my close-range attacks..." *The ice crawls up Iida, trapping him* midnight: iida is immobilized! Iida: *shivers* ("Brother...I'm sorry...") -elsewhere- -tensei's phone rings...- tensei: ...... *slumped to the floor, bleeding badly* *STOMP* -the phone has been silenced- ???: " 'Hero'? Pheh. Legacies...nepotism...greed...That is what you are. You're not hero..." *licks blood along his chin* "All you so-called ‘heroes’ pollute this society. A plague to be eradicated, so real heroes can emerge...Real heroes like All Might." *puts away his blade* "When my work is done, only he may kill me." -elsewhere- Iida: *shivering under a blanket* -phone ringing- Iida: *looks* ("Mother...") *answers* "Mother, hello. I am sorry I was unable to advance--" mrs iida: *sniffle* tenya, oh god, tenya...i-it's....it's tensei....he..he was....*crying* he was attacked by a villain! Iida: *he stops shivering* *he's frozen in place* "..." *everything around him seems to be far away and darker...* -elsewhere- Stain: *on a rooftop, observing his works...licks at his blade* "...You can see it. The work I have brought forward. The message I send...and there is one more to pass along--" *swings his blade back into the one behind him--* Kurogiri: *stabbed...and not affected* "Calm yourself...We have much in common. We seek the same goal." Stain: "..." *keeps his sword where it is* "...Continue." -elsewhere- Shigaraki: *watching video clips* "..." *scratches, blood staining his own fingers* -elsewhere- himiko: hush little baby, dont say a word~ fang: ^o^ Dabi: ._________. twice: holy shiiit! Ingenium was taken out! *shows it on his phone* Dabi: "?!!! One of ours?" twice: *shrug* wasnt me himiko: if the world treats you like a joke~ mama's gonna cut open their fucking throats~ fang: ^u^ twice: .____. that kid's gonna be really fucked up when he's older........just sayin’. Dabi: .________________. -elsewhere- Iida: *taps his phone, confirming ticket purchase* "..." clerk: enjoy your trip, sir. Iida: "Yes, thank you..." *turns...trying not to cry* -it's already over the news.- anchor: -in other news, the turbo hero ingenium was found- Iida: *looking down, avoiding looking up at the TVs in the station…he stops, and listens* anchor: -severely wounded after being attacked by a rogue villain. according to reports, the assailant is believed to be the infamous hero killer known as 'stain'. no further information- Iida: *his fist is shaking* -elsewhere- Izuku: "...I haven't had a chance to take notes on this one..." *looking at the news report* momo: *hands over her mouth in shock* !!!! Tokoyami: "It's awful." ochako: poor iida... Izuku: *nods* "I can't imagine what he is feeling..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Wow...That looks awful." chie: *holding toru close* Yohei: "...I remember dealing with that super before..." nea: shit, what's gonna happen to their family's company? Yohei: "Probably handled by someone in the immediate family?" nea: probably.... -elsewhere- Kunikida: "--and if you see this individual in this city, you are to treat them as dangerous." aya: *nods* Kunikida: "From all reports, he has been targeting heroes. And since you lack superpowers, a Quirk, an ability, a dokeshi ability, weapon abilities, or anything that would make you stand out--just don't stand out." -CHOP- kirako: TnT; Kunikida: *on the floor* Dazai: *eating popcorn, watching* "Ha!" -elsewhere- Aizawa: "More security...What a drag." midnight: no kidding. i've been asked to be on more patrols, so i got someone to stand in for me at the festival! Aizawa: "Really? Who's that?" midnight: ever hear of the sleepy sheep hero, 'whimsy dream'? Aizawa: "...I don't sleep well. Of course I have. But...was that the best choice?" midnight: if things get out of hand, she can neutralize any extremely rowdy students! Aizawa: "So, she'll neutralize Bakugo." -elsewhere- Kid: *vacuuming* julie: *helping* Kid: *picks up a cushion, hands gloves to Julie* "Now, pick up the loose change..." julie: ok! Kid: "And you'll get to put that money into your piggy bank..." julie: cool! Kid: ^^ "Maybe you can use the money for a Christmas gift for your family." julie: *shiny eyes* Kid: "What has your mother wanted?" julie: if i make a lot, i can get her a super-roo! Kid: "??? A super kangaroo?" julie: i think it's a big car. Kid: "...Oh! A Subaru?" julie: *she nods, smiling* Kid: "...Well, that can be pricey..." julie: im gonna do my best! -elsewhere- Employee: "Welcome back to work, Lana." lana: thanks. ^^ it's been pretty hectic. Employee: "After the attack, yeah, I can imagine. Your dad okay?" lana: *she nods* he's adjusting. Employee: "To the new house?" lana: *she nods* Employee: "But...isn't that place creepy?" lana: to some people, maybe. but i dont mind. Employee: "Huh...Well, if you're happy. Oh, and we got an increased number of guests due to the damage..." *thumbs at one of them* "That one is getting really annoying." -elsewhere- Stain: *arms crossed* -it appears to be an abandoned motel...- Stain: "The accommodations leave a lot to be desired..." Kurogiri: "We provide you with a base, not room service." Stain: *looks out the window* " 'We'?" Kurogiri: "Ones who recognize that, yes, these so-called heroes must be eliminated, so that real heroes may emerge." Stain: "...Nifty transportation Quirk you got. Should be useful." Kurogiri: "One hopes...Leave your list of items for us to retrieve." -elsewhere- Poe: *holding up an umbrella* T___T "Too bright..." karl: *chitter* *pap pap* Poe: *whimper whimper...puts sunglasses on himself and Karl, as he continues walking* "...Oh. Those are Rowena's classmates?" tsugumi: *chatting* Poe: *approaches, on his way to the grocery* "Hello, Rowena's classmates." *wave* tsugumi: hmm? um...hi? mio: is that a freaking raccoon? Poe: QWQ "H-His name is Karl?" mio: um....hi? karl: ^.^ Poe: "See? Karl likes you, Miss...Um...Sorry, I forgot your name, aside from the small girl I bashed with the door." mio: i'm mio, these are anya, meme, ao, and tsugumi. Anya: -_-; "We know each other." Meme: *waves* "Hello, Mr. Poe." -elsewhere- Ivan: <Has Master seemed...off?> katya: Ivan: "..." *hands her a doll made from marshmallows, toothpicks, and graham crackers* katya:.....<what the fresh fuck is this shit?> Ivan: <Desserts I'm making ahead of Christmas.> katya: .....<ok?> Ivan: *holds one up with a candy hat* <This is one to look like Master~> *holds up one with red strawberry jam spread over it* <And this is what I will do to that whore...> pushkin: <that's pretty morbid. i like it!> Ivan: <Yes!> *bites the head off the Zoey doll, shaking his head like a dog with a rag in its mouth* pushkin + katya: .____.;; *backing up slowly* yana: take a chill pill, gonch. Shousaku: "...I don't know what he is going to do with that doll that looks like your boss, and I don't want to know." katya: who let you out of your holding cell? yana: we got tabs on them, plus the boss said to let them roam a little bit. Shousaku: "..." *looks around* "Why does it smell like paint?" pushkin: ?? Ivan: -_- "That <prostitute> is painting a new room..." katya: *snerk* for the kid? Ivan: "Yes..." Shousaku: "...Adopted?" katya: you didnt notice the little kid wandering about? Shousau: "...I've learned to not ask questions." katya:....good boy. -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "..." airport staff: <thank you for your patronage, ma'am.> Jacqueline: <You're welcome.> kim: .... Spirit: "...So, how's work been, Kim?" kim: interesting, i guess. aoi looked pretty exhausted the other day. Spirit: "Your coworker?" kim: *she nods* Spirit: "They'll be able to handle things while you're away?" kim: i think so. Spirit: "How about you, Jacqueline?" Jacqueline: "...Edgar can handle things." Spirit: "...That's good, right?" Jacqueline: "If he keeps his raccoon on a leash." kim: so, do we take a cab or something? Jacqueline: *waves* cab: *pulls up* <where to?> Jaqueline: <13 Rue des Canettes.> cab: <alright.> Spirit: *helps load the luggage, opens the passenger door* Jacqueline: *sits in the back* -and soon, they were off- Jacqueline: "..." *holding a cloth, twisting it* kim: *holds her hand* Jacqueline: "..." *lets go of the cloth* <It's up ahead.> kim: ... Jacqueline: "..." *stares at the steps* kim:....*looks over at spirit* Spirit: "Shall we go in?" Jacqueline: "..." *starts walking* kim: *follows* Jacqueline: "..." *inhales, presses the doorbell* maid: <yes?> Jacqueline: <Hello. Is Mrs. Dupre in?> maid: <ah, miss jacqueline. do come in.> Jacqueline: <Thank you.> *walks forward* kim: *follows* -the estate is quite exquisite- Spirit: ._. *small whistle* -the maid staff whispers amongst themselves- Jacqueline: *keeps her head down* -they arrive to the study, where mr and mrs du pre await- mr du pre: ... Jacqueline: <Greetings, Mother, Father.> mr du pre: .............<it's been a while...> Jacqueline: <Yes, it has. I am sorry I could not arrive sooner.> mrs du pre: <and who are _they?_> Jacqueline: *gulps* <This is Mr. Albarn, one of my teachers.> mrs du pre:....*she nods* mr albarn. Spirit: *looking around* ("So much stuff...How much is that vase worth?") mrs du pre: *a-HEM* Spirit: "!!! Oh, hello, ma'am." ^^; kim: 7-7;;; Jacqueline: -\\\\- <And this is my....This is Kim.> kim:....hi. mrs du pre: oh? a friend? Jacqueline: "...Yes." kim: i'm her meister. mrs du pre:........i see. kim: *chilled by her harsh tone* Jacqueline: "...I have been training my weapon abilities, so I can be of use..." mrs du pre: as you ought to. have you been keeping up with your studies? Jacqueline: "And graduated. I mean, yes, ma'am." mrs du pre: and have you gotten into college? kim: ... Jacqueline: "...I..." mrs du pre: have you gotten into a good university? Jacqueline: "I have...been working at school since graduation. And the DWMA was a university, technically, after I finished the high school courses..." mrs du pre: have you been communicating with your suitors? kim: .... Jacqueline: "...It has been some time..." mrs du pre: you'll have to work on that. you're getting to that age where you will have to find a husband. kim: who are you to decide that for her? mrs du pre: ?! Jacqueline: "Kim..." kim: jackie has more than enough brains to know what she wants. mrs du pre: how, dare you! Jacqueline: "K-Kim, please--" kim: jackie isnt some helpless doll for you to boss around! she can handle herself! mrs du pre: how can you possibly know what my child wants? Jacqueline: "Because she is my partner!" kim: !!.... jackie. mrs du pre: !! Jacqueline: "I know my place, and it is in Death City! It is not with some suitor, some boy! It is back home--that is my place!" -SLAP- kim: !!!!! Jacqueline: *stunned...tears forming in her eyes* mrs du pre: ....how. dare you take that tone with me young lady... Spirit: "..." *oh fuck no face* mrs du pre: *grabs her by the wrist* come along. you need to be corrected. kim: HEY LET GO OF HER! Jacqueline: *not budging...her arm is limp* Spirit: "Let that child go!" kim: *jumps onto mrs du pre's back* Jacqueline: "!!!" mrs du pre: !!!! *pushing kim off* why you insufferable little brat! didnt your mother teach you ANY manners?! kim:....... Jacqueline: "Mother?" mrs du pre: *cold gaze at her* silence you. you speak only when spoken to. Jacqueline: "I SPEAK WHENEVER I GODDAMN FEEL LIKE IT, YOU BITCH!" mrs du pre: !!!!!! mr du pre: !!!!! kim:.....*smiles* Jacqueline: "Kim has been with me through all of this--through Death City, through fights, through weapons training! Where the hell were you two?! What did you ask of me?! Did you ask me what I wanted?! Congratulate me on controlling my weapon abilities?! For finding any goddamn piece of happiness in my life?!" *angry tears* mrs du pre: .....young lady, are you and this girl in a relationship? *cold glare* Jacqueline: "What if I was?!" mrs du pre:..............*shakes her head and walks away from her* Jacqueline: "Yes, walk away--just as you always have!" Spirit: "A parent who turns their back on their child is hardly a parent." mrs du pre: that _thing_ is not my child. Spirit: "A CHILD IS NOT A THING, YOU STUPID BRAT!" mrs du pre: that girl has no right to refer to me as her mother. i want her out of this house. Jacqueline: "...This never was my home anyway." mrs du pre:....whatever belongings of yours will be sent to my husband's sister's house. Jacqueline: "Fine. Goodbye." kim: ......*holds jackie's hand, glaring at mr and mrs du pre* Jacqueline: *small squeeze of Kim's hand, as she tries to hold herself together and walks* Spirit: "..." *cold glare at Mr. Du Pre* mr du pre:....*he doesnt say anything* -at the hotel- Jacqueline: "..." *rubs her cheek* kim: URG! im so MAD! how could they be so stupid?! Jacqueline: "They are who they are." kim: jackie, it's official. our moms fucking suck. Jacqueline: "..." *laughs, crying* kim:....*hug* Jacqueline: "..." *hug* kim:....*glances at spirit* Spirit: "...Jacqueline, maybe we should get you flying back sooner? Or...What was this about an aunt?" Jacqueline: "...I don't know...I don't want to keep you two here." kim: maybe we should meet this aunt of yours? Jacqueline: "...You sure?" kim: may as well not waste the trip to france, right?...s-sorry. Jacqueline: "O-Okay...I'll call her up." -elsewhere- Crona: "..." *sets down their glass* mami: how are you feeling? Crona: "...Still sad." mami: *she nods* it's ok. do you want to sleep in my bed tonight? Crona: "..." *nods* -\\\\- -elsewhere- Medusa: *under a blanket* neian: *asleep* Medusa: *shivers* *looks up through hole in the ceiling* -the light of the moon shines down- Medusa: *glares* ("Can't keep going on like this...Need something more permanent...") *holds Neian close* neian: zzzzz Medusa: *closes her eyes* -elsewhere- Alone: "Pheh." milia:.... Alone: *bangs pan against the door* "More food!" milia: where's nalsie?! >A< Guard: "In intensive care." milia: *worried* Alone: "...He's probably fine. Guy's been through worse." milia:.... Grimoire: "He's probably dead." milia: D8> Alone: "Dude!" Grimoire: *stares at Milia* "Better you grow up already." milia: *crying* Alone: *glares* "Just because _you're_ in a foul mood doesn't mean you got to treat the kid like that..." Grimoire: "..." *goes back to reading* milia: *whimper* *The door opens* ???: "...Huh. They _are_ here." milia: ?? Free: "Yo. Wolf." eruka: *her expression is one of total discomfort* Alone: -_-; "Oh. This outcast..." *sniffs* "...I smell her on you." Free: -_____-;;;; Alone: *smiles at Eruka* eruka: *uncomfortable frog noises* Free: "??? Jeez, they're even keeping a kid here?" milia: oh no! my spell wore off.... QAQ Free: " 'Spell'? Witch?" milia: *she nods* eruka: ...what's your name, kiddo? milia:....milia papillon. Free: "...Eruka..." eruka: ....your mom. she was mona papillon, right? milia:.....*teary eyed and nods* Free: "..." *looks at the Guard* guard:...you'll have to take it up with sid. Free: *nods* "We will..." -elsewhere- Kid: *collapses in bed* stocking: *sigh* so tired. Kid: "Mmm..." *kisses her cheek, lies down* "How's True Cross?" stocking: normal as any day there can be. Kid: *yawns* "I hope you're enjoying it..." *hugs* stocking: mm... =///= Kid: *nuzzles* "Love you..." stocking: i love you too <3 Kid: *smooch* stocking: u////u -elsewhere-

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 58

fuuuck yoooou kohaku aanbaaaaa~

and the impure king

also papa chuuya is best chuuya

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

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 43

from FIGHT FESTIVAL to the 8th getting a new recruit

Benimaru: *stands his ground, ready to knock the Demon away* shinra:.... (arrow: your flames...are only meant to kill) tamaki: *standing her ground* Arthur: *wields Excalibur...* Demon: *rushes at Benimaru* Benimaru: *doesn't move* tamaki: he's not doing anything?! Tsukiyo: "Wait for it..." Demon: *pulls back a fiery fist* tamaki: ?? !!! LOOK OU- Benimaru: *holds up two fingers, blocking the fireball...and sending it upward into the sky, where it explodes* tamaki: WOAH!....it's....STILL THERE?! shinra: ?! Demon: *lifts arms, summoning a larger fireball...* shinra: !!! Benimaru: *summons another matou--and flies it at the Demon, lifting both of them into the air, the heat of the Demon's fire ball burning away at Benimaru's jacket* arrow: got you. *shoots and arrow* shinra: !!!!!!!! *rushes up after and tries to kick the arrow away, taking most of the impact* GRK- arrow: ?! shinra: hey newsflash. my flames arent for destruction...they're to help people! Demon: "GRK...GRK..." Benimaru: *having dissipated most of the fireball, still sending the Demon higher into the air...* "???" Demon: "PIG...GY..." Benimaru: "...Wow. Those are incredibly dull last words..." Demon: "???" Benimaru: *prepares his final move...and...* "Goodbye." *BOOM* shinra: woah! *The shockwave sends a flame across the sky...its force felt along the ground* Akitaru: *standing, but stumbles back a bit* maki: what was that?! tamaki: WOAH! Arthur: "AAAAAH!" *knocked back* tamaki:... !!! Tsukiyo: ._. "...Benimaru...just turned...the Moon..." *points up* Benimaru: *watches as the Demon is evaporated in flames* Benimaru: "..." fang-hua: t-that’s…! kirei:...ah! Takehisa: "A red...Moon." fang-hua: akatsuki... Tsukiyo: *gulp* "Y-Yeah...That's one way to put it..." Benimaru: "..." *still floating on his matou* "...I have avenged you, Konro...And...I have no idea how to get down to the ground..." shinra: need a lift? Benimaru: "...Can you carry me down?" shinra: ah, right. Benimaru: *lets himself be carried bridal style down to the ground* shinra: *lands* 7.7; Konro: *struggling to stand, having exhausted himself calling aloud mentally* Tsukiyo: Q~Q "Commander..." ("And men-holding-men...") -and so- reimi:...... Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form...approaches Reimi...* reimi:.....*mumbling* Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *approaches to hear her..." reimi: s...sister....yana...se.... -her breathing is shallow- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." ("What do I do...?") Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *clears his throat, in fox form* "Sister...?" reimi: *weakly opens her eyes* ....im happy....she's alive....even if...i wont be..... Mr. Tsubaki: "It doesn't have to be like that..." reimi:...?? Mr. Tsubaki: "I could help you live..." reimi: r..really?....i know...i gave my life for her....but im still afraid.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Reimi...I am...not a normal fox. I guess the talking clarified that...I am a vampire." reimi: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: *changes into his human form, looks at her, holds her hand* "I have the ability to save your life..." reimi: !!!....p...please....*shaking* Mr. Tsubaki: *lowers himself towards her neck* "This will make you a vampire. You understand, yes?" reimi:.....*she nods* (thinking: is this a dream...?) Mr. Tsubaki: "And you will have to feed on my blood...So be ready..." reimi: *closing her eyes* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *small cut on the index finger and rests it along her mouth* reimi:......*drinking the blood* Mr. Tsubaki: *waits a bit...* "Okay...That should be enough...You'll start to feel the changes..." reimi: *passes out* hinata: ?? hikage: ?! Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" ("...Maybe I can say I'm a physician...") hinata: is reimi-nee ok?? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "I administered first aid, but she will need a hospital." hikage: <8c Mr. Tsubaki: "I am a traveling emergency medical technician. Where is the nearest hospital?" hikage: you're in asakusa's clinic! -elsewhere- maki: so what now? Konro: "The Commander wishes to speak with all members of your brigade." shinra:....*he nods* nozomi: r-right! Benimaru: *seated inside the HQ, in a new kimono* Akitaru: "...Yo." *waves* Benimaru: "...This is not easy for me to say...Thank you. Especially you, Commander Obi, and Shinra Kusakabe." shinra: ....*awkward smile* tamaki: so then...does this mean everything's all good between the 8th and the 7th? Benimaru: "Not yet..." Akitaru: "..." Arthur: ("Oh crap...He's going to cut someone's head off...") Benimaru: "Konro...Bring them out." Akitaru: " 'Them'?" maki: OwO;;; nozomi: ????? Arthur: *hides behind Tamaki* Konro: *enters with two saki bowls and a bottle of sake* Akitaru: "...Huh." Benimaru: *opens the bottle, pours two bowls for him and Akitaru* "It was your assistance that helped Asakusa survive. And which saved the lives of many people...those I care so much for." *he was looking at Konro and Kirei* shinra:....*smile* maki: *tugs his ear* you're too young mister! >n< shinra: ow! Benimaru: *he turns to Akitaru* "...What? You don't like sake?" Akitaru: "!!! N-No! I love it!" *picks up his cup* "Um...So, this is affirming our alliance?" Benimaru: "If the 8th needs the assistance of the 7th, we will be there." maki: great! shinra: awesome! *Akitaru and Benimaru sip the sake* nozomi: *smile* Akitaru: "Mmm~ Really good!" kirei:... ^^ Benimaru: "Yes. We look forward to beginning this partnership..." *Benimaru has his eyes closed...and is grinning peacefully* kirei: ah... tamaki: he seems pretty happy. fang-hua: ^^; oh dear. nozomi: hmm? what is it? Konro: *laugh* "When the Commander has a little too much to drink--" Tsukiyo: QWQ "Like even just a thimble, he loses control of his facial muscles...and has that adorable smile." fang-hua: ^^; Benimaru: *still smiling calmly* "...What?" tamaki: aww, just like shinra. Akitaru: "..." *snort laugh* shinra: *chuckles* Takehisa: *flatly* "Very amusing." maki: commander! be nice! >3< kirei:....*soft chuckle* Benimaru: *still smiling calmly, even as he sounds pissed* "It's not funny. Stop finding enjoyment in my face, you buffoons!" Tsukiyo: "But it's such a cute face, sir!" fang-hua: *chop* down girl. please dont mind them, commander. -_-; Benimaru: *smiling serenely as he says...* "Ignoring your jackassery..." *reaches out a hand to Benimaru* "The 7th kept a close eye on you before. Now as our allies...we'll be keeping an even closer look." *there is a tinge of a threat in that line* Akitaru: *forced smile, as he shakes Benimaru's hand* "Wouldn't have it any other way..." maki: ^^; Tsukiyo: *rubbing her head, pouting at Fang-Hua, before turning to the 8th* "Closer look alright..." soldier: COMMANDER SHINMON! USADA TOLD ME YOU AND KIREI- Tsukiyo: "???" Benimaru: *serene smile...but murderous edge to voice* "Told you what?" soldier:... OwO n-nothing sir. Tsukiyo: *hides behind soldier* shinra: ??? *confused* kirei: .////. Benimaru: *still smiling, looks at Kirei...sounds calmer* "And now, we as a community can move forward." Konro: "Well, let's celebrate! Takehisa, care for a drink?" Takehisa: "Thank you, but I am on duty." -elsewhere- chikami: thank you so much for visiting. iris: it's no problem, mrs kurai. ^^ Relan: "How is your daughter?" chikami:....she's recovering. she's asleep right now. iris: i see.... Relan: *nods* "We...brought some treats for her when she wakes up...and wanted to...um, ask..." chikami: hmm? what is it? Relan: "Has she mentioned odd dreams?" chikami: not that i know of... Relan: "Well, I hope she feels better soon." *smiles* "We brought a notebook for her, in case she needed to write or draw while she's resting..." chikami: why thank you. i'll give this too her as soon as she wakes up. Relan: *smiles, nods* "If you need anything, Iris and I can help..." chikami: *she nods* im certain she appreciates having friends like you.....i do worry about her. ever since ak-....*shakes her head* nevermind...its nothing important. Relan: "..." *nods* ("Wonder what 'since' was...") iris:...well, we should probably head home now. Relan: *bows to Chikami* -the next day- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, in the infirmary, keeping an eye on Reimi* reimi: *asleep* Mr. Tsubaki: ("Another subclass...that I am responsible for...Tsubaki, my blossom, please keep me in your thoughts, as I take on this responsibility...") -elsewhere- Hibana: "This is idiotic!" iris: ?? nayumi: whats biting her butt? Hibana: "Sending someone from Haijima to the 8th, for chemistry?! This has bad news written all over it!" serina: didnt you use to work for haijima? Rino: "Yeah. You had some bad dealings there, right?" *smirk* Hibana: *glares at Rino* "Yes, I worked there...and I know every single person there, including this guy they are trying to stick onto the 8th!" gabriella: really? iris: well, the commander said they'd be coming home today. miwa: misora said she'd be back later tonight too. Hibana: "And that slow gorilla can't hurry his ass up?!" Rino: "...Maybe you need to calm down..." gabriella: *rubs her shoulders* Hibana: =w= *calms down* "I think I'll sit to a cup of tea...Rino, go make us tea." Rino: -_-;; -later that afternoon- shinra: we're home! iris: welcome back everyone. ^^ maki: well, good news, we got the 7th as allies now! Rino: "Yo, congrats." Akitaru: "Where is the Princess?" iris: in the den area. Hibana: *from the den* "DARN IT TO HECK AND BACK, THIS NONSENSE IS SO FREAKING STUPID--" Akitaru: "...Super. I'll go talk to her..." miwa:.....proceed with caution. Rino: *nods* "Take this." *holds up an axe* Akitaru: "...Is that from my office?" Rino: "...Yes." iris: rino! Akitaru: "..." *takes the axe* iris: COMMANDER! Rino: "What? I needed a quiet space away from this." Akitaru: "What? I need protection." Takehisa: "...Phrasing." shinra: *sigh* ok, i'll play the martyr....heeeeeey princess hibana.... ^^;;;;; Hibana: *fire breath* shinra: OwO;;;;;;; Hibana: "YOU STUPID GORILLA TOOK LONG ENOUGH TO GET BACK HERE BEFORE THAT IDIOTIC FUZZY-HEADED DICKWAD IS ADDED TO YOUR BRIGADE!'" *lifts Akitaru by he the collar* "Do you have any idea what kind of nonsense you're about to deal with?! Having an interloper in your midst to screw up your brigade from the inside?! Who knows what he'll do to your team!" Akitaru: "...Like re-decorate my entire building, have sex on my bed--" Hibana: "YOU ARE STILL GOING ON ABOUT THAT?!" Victor: "..." nozomi: ??? eh? Victor: "Yo." tamaki: hmm? who's that guy? shinra:... !! (thinking: that guy...he was at the trainee tournament...) Victor: "I'm Victor. I'm the new guy." *waves* "Hello, Princess." Hibana: *fire eyes* Akitaru: "...Huh. Um, welcome, Victor. I'm Commander Obi. And...you were assigned by the Emperor to join us?" Victor: "Yeah. Boss man said your chemistry department sucks." maki: well...we have a nozomi! Victor: "...Yes, indeed you do." nozomi: um...n-nice too meet you...s-sir... Victor: *reaches out, takes Nozomi's hand, shakes it vigorously* "Heya." nozomi: um...h-h-hello... .///.; tamaki:...*glint* Victor: ("Got her.") Arthur: "???" shinra: ..... Akitaru: "Well, then...Shinra! Show Victor to one of the guest rooms until we get him moved in..." Victor: "Or you can take me to my lab now. I'd like to get to work immediately." iris: well, we did get a room set up for you. Victor: "...I suppose I can do some work in there." *looks to Nozomi* "Care to show me the way?" nozomi: oh um... iris: they did just get back...i'll show you guys the way to the room. nozomi: .///.; Victor: "Awesome, Sister. Thanks." *follows Iris, looks back at Nozomi briefly* nozomi:... ?? Victor: *keeps walking* "So, Sister, how is life around here at the 8th?" iris: it's nice. its not a very big brigade, but we get by. Victor: "I hope my expertise helps. I can start looking at any evidence you got so we can find whoever is making these Flame Humans." Victor: *sets down his suitcase on his bed* nozomi: mm.... well, i'm currently the only member of the research department so...i'll do my best to help you, sir. Victor: "Great. I look forward to working with you, then." *smiles* "What I could use right now are some of your case reports. Can you get me those?" nozomi: ah! right! *she goes to get those* Victor: *smiles at Iris* "She seems hardworking." iris: she certainly is. Victor: "That should be helpful..." *looks at Iris* "Thanks for making my room up...Um, is there a meal to have around here?" iris: yes. commander hinawa is a really good cook. ^^ -elsewhere- Sakuya: *shudders* lilac:...s-scary... tsubaki:....*watching the news report of the asakusa incident* Reporter: "While the 7th Brigade is tight-lipped, we have heard reports of numerous flame humans emerging in the town--" Black Star: "Damn it..." naho: *shaking* Sakuya: *holds her hand, stays close to Lilac* Reporter: "--as well as some vague rumors. Sir, we wanted to know, what you saw--" tsubaki: *still watching* Resident #1: "People wearing other people's faces!" Reporter: "...What?" fang-hua: well, it's difficult to explain, but we'll try the best we can. -elsewhere- Yumi: "We've tried reaching to the 7th, but our calls are largely diverted to the 8th..." lord death: hmmm... Yumi: "Flame humans, impersonators...If the 7th has means against these potential threats, we should convince them to share the knowledge. And that's not even considering their potential partnership with certain villainous individuals with quirks." lord death: perhaps we could send someone from the hoshino shrine? Yumi: "Good idea. I'll contact them." Yumi: *calls the Hoshino Shrine...* -elsewhere- Kuro: "Really bad news." mahiru: ?? tetsu: whats up? Kuro: *holds up newspaper* "Look at the fires in Asakusa." tetsu: .... misono: that's pretty bad... Kuro: *watching the video* "Huh...Thought I saw something..." misono: ?? Kuro: "Like a small wolf or something. See, that injured woman?" mahiru: *squints* -they're interviewing someone at the clinic- *A nurse is tending to Reimi* mahiru: *examining the screen* *A small fox is sitting in Reimi's lap* mahiru: !!!! t-thats...! Kuro: o_o "...Shit." misono: !!! lily, could you call tsubaki? Lily: "On it~" *auto-dial on phone* "Hello?" tsubaki: yes? may i ask who's calling? Lily: "It's me, silly, Lily! What, you don't have me programmed into your phone? How mean." tsubaki: ah, sorry. i'll do that in a bit, so what's up? Lily: "We found someone~" tsubaki: oh? Lily: "...Him." tsubaki:....!!!.... Lily: "Asakusa, the village that was just attacked." tsubaki: !!!!...... Lily: "He's in fox form, sitting on a lovely young lady's lap~" tsubaki:.... ^^; s-should i intervene? misono: LILY! D8< Lily: "It's up to you, Negotiator~ We have full confidence in you." tsubaki:...right. i'll head over right away. Lily: "It is a disaster area there, though. It may help if you know someone in the 7th Brigade." tsubaki: i'll keep that in mind. -and so, after she explained the situation to black*star- Black Star: "...You think you can talk to him? After what he did?" tsubaki: the least i can do is try, right? Black Star: ("But what if she...") *shakes the thought away* "R-Right...So, given all that security around there, need some muscle?" tsubaki: *she shakes her head* i think i have a plan. Black Star: "Want to clue me in? I'll help however I can." tsubaki:...*hug* i appreciate the thought...but this is something i have to face myself. *kiss on the forehead* Black Star: -\\\- *nods, hugs back* "Come back safe." -and so, after she arrived in asakusa- tsubaki:...it's certainly busier here now... Tsukiyo: "Hold it right there! State your name and business being here!" tsubaki: tsubaki nakatsukasa...there's someone i need to speak with... Tsukiyo: "Oh? And who is that?" tsubaki:....he's at the clinic. Tsukiyo: "Oh, an injured? Are you a relative? Wife?" tsubaki: um.... 7///7; i-its complicated. Tsukiyo: "..." *light bulb* .w. "Ooooooooh..." *clears throat* "I'm afraid I will need more information to complete the paperwork before letting you in. Why don't you start at the beginning--and give me all the juicy details~" fang-hua: *chop* you can go on ahead, miss nakatsukasa. tsubaki:...thanks. ^^; Tsukiyo: TT~TT "Right this way, ma'am..." -at the clinic- tsubaki:....*enters reimi's room*....hello. reimi: *asleep* Mr. Tsubaki: *asleep on Reimi's lap...then opens one eye...* O_- *small gasp* tsubaki:...it's been a while, hasnt it? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods silently, looks downcast* tsubaki:...did you...want to talk at all? a lot's happened since we last saw each other... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Okay." *carefully moves from Reimi towards Tsubaki, whispers* "She knows, but as she is sleeping, we will have to be quiet." tsubaki:..right. -she tells him about all that has happened- Mr. Tsubaki: "Sham...is back with my...with his family?" *looks relieved* tsubaki: yes.....and himawari as well.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...You continue to impress, Tsubaki Nakatsukasa." tsubaki: *small smile* Mr. Tsubaki: "...Would you like to hear my story?" tsubaki: *she nods* Mr. Tsubaki: "The short version is that I returned to a former subclass's home, then a shrine...then came here...and now...this woman was going to die..." tsubaki: ah.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...So now, I have a new subclass here...a new family." tsubaki: hmm....what will you do now? Mr. Tsubaki: "...I feel obligated to watch over Reimi. Becoming a vampire is a challenging process. But...I want to get home to the rest of my family." tsubaki:...and your mission that you had? Mr. Tsubaki: *shudders* "Tsubaki...I don't know. My teacher wanted this world wiped away...but I see the people in this world, too..." *thinks of Hikage and Hinata...* "..." tsubaki: .....if you need a place to stay..i'll still leave the door open. Mr. Tsubaki: "...When the time is right...Will it ever be?" tsubaki:..... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I miss my family...I miss you." tsubaki: hmmm.....we miss you too... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Please let them know I am safe. And I love them." *nuzzles against her hand* tsubaki:...i will. Mr. Tsubaki: *swallows* "And I...l-l-love..." tsubaki: ??........ Mr. Tsubaki: "...You." tsubaki: ...*small blush* i.... Mr. Tsubaki: *bows his head, leaving her hand on his head* tsubaki: im....conflicted. Mr. Tsubaki: "...'Conflicted'? Tsubaki...I'm sorry." tsubaki: you...black*star.......i think to put it bluntly....i love you both. Mr. Tsubaki: *looks up with a start* "...You do? I...love you, too." tsubaki: i know....i do love black*star, and i always will....but i think i can find room in my heart for you. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *moves from the bed, to the floor...and resumes his human form...he is on one knee, and he holds her hand* tsubaki: ah- Mr. Tsubaki: *kisses her hand lightly* tsubaki: .////. Mr. Tsubaki: "Tsubaki Nakatsukasa, with all my heart, I will always love you." tsubaki: ..... -later that night, she told the others everything- naho: TT~TT my feels.... Shamrock: X~Q lavender: oho, going for the harem route then? Black Star: "..." *frowning* tsubaki:....do you hate me? Black Star: "...I..." *shakes his head* "Can we talk, in private?" tsubaki:...... -in her room- Black Star: "...I don't...I feel angry..." tsubaki: ....... Black Star: "I'm not angry with you...but this situation...I did not...I did not think this...person would come into our lives...He hurt people." tsubaki:...i know....he's done things that i still have a hard time forgiving... Black Star: "...I'm sorry for saying that I can't see how even you could hold love for him...How can you love him?" tsubaki:...to be honest...i'm just as confused as you are... i think part of me wants to reach out and show him he isnt alone.... i must sound pretty dumb right now, huh? Black Star: "..." *shakes his head* "...I knew you loved him, a long time ago...when I saw you reach out to help him..." tsubaki:......even then....i still love you too...i love you both. Black Star: "..." *wipes his eyes* "I don't want to lose you...and that's selfish...but I love you. And I don't want to be some creepy stalker who forces you to stay..." -she only replies by hugging him- Black Star: *cries, holding her* tsubaki: i'm not going to leave you...i promise. Black Star: *sniffs, nods* "I'm not going anywhere, either. I love you." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, smiling, in Reimi's lap again* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "A lot of rebuilding to do..." kirei: *she nods* Benimaru: "..." *takes her hand* kirei: *small blush* Benimaru: "Kirei..." *brings her hand to his lips* kirei: ah... o/////o Benimaru: "Kirei...I love you." kirei: b-beni... Benimaru: "This is me speaking. No one else." kirei: *blushing* Benimaru: "You don't have to say anything...I leave it to you to take the lead..." kirei:....*she smiles and hugs him* i...l-lo...lo.... >/////< Benimaru: "..." *holds her, smiles...a sincere one* "I love you, too." soldiers: WOOOOOOAH! fang-hua: congrats. ^^ kirei: !! O//////O Tsukiyo: Q~Q *cries, clutches Fang-hua, sobs into her shoulder* Benimaru: "...How long were you all there?" Konro: "Long enough, it seems." kabuki: aww. hinata + hikage: oooooh~ hehehehe~ ^^ fang-hua: ^^; *pats tsukiyo's back* at least you still have kabuki Konro: "D'aw, you're blushing, Young Master." Benimaru: -\\\\- kirei: ^^ Benimaru: *holds Kirei's hand, small squeeze* kirei: *smiles* Mr. Tsubaki: *enters, leading a recovering Reimi* reimi: hello sister. kirei: ah! reimi! reimi: im feeling a lot better now....what did i miss? fang-hua: well.....a lot. Tsukiyo: *crying* "Commander has found love with Sister Kirei..." Mr. Tsubaki: ^^ ("She's not the only one...") reimi: ah...WAIT WHA?! O-O fang-hua: yeah... ^^; well, im happy for you guys. kirei: hehe, thanks kohana. fang-hua: !!! NOT YOU TOO! Benimaru: *smiles* "It's catchy." Mr. Tsubaki: *looks up at Reimi* ("Something wrong?") fang-hua: -_-; -elsewhere- Meme: "How's your family doing with shrine stuff, Ao?" Anya: -__-; ao: they're doing well. Meme: "Helping out with the Asakusa recovery efforts?" -elsewhere- nozomi: *reviewing files* Victor: "How's it coming along?" nozomi: still looking things over......*staring at one file; Toshiaki Harada*.....*trembling* Victor: *picks up on her reaction* "...Someone you lost?" nozomi:.... my father.... Victor: "Oh...I'm sorry." nozomi:.....the commander.....put him out of his misery......he was...the only family i had... Victor: "...I can't imagine what you must be feeling." nozomi: oh..it...it happened a long time ago.....i didnt even know he had become....*her breath is caught in her throat* ....i...didnt want to believe it... Victor: *holds her hand* "Hey. Let out that breath...Breathe in...and out...You're doing good work here. You're trying to find who is responsible, so you can make sure this never happens again. You're doing what needs to be done...You're helping." ("..." *smirking internally*) nozomi: ah...right....just crying about it isnt helping anyone. s-sorry... .///.; Victor: *pats her hand, pulls back* "Let's take a break to refocus. You like coffee?" nozomi: i-i dont drink it often. i usually have tea... Victor: "Tea's good, too. Come on, let's go have a cup--it'll be good for both of us." *smiles* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "I know you have an undergone a tremendous change...How are you handling this experience?" reimi: i've been feeling rather tired.... Mr. Tsubaki: "Because you need blood...?" reimi: i guess im still in shock... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* "It was that way for almost all of my subclasses...and for me." reimi: hmmm...... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Please know: you are still the same person you were before. Your memories, your hopes, your qualities..." reimi:..r-right. Mr. Tsubaki: "Sister...Tell me a bit more about yourself. What do you like to do with your day?" reimi: well, i've been told i have a talent for humming folk songs. OwO Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "Really? I enjoy folk music...Could you hum one?" reimi: *humming kagome-kagome* Mr. Tsubaki: -w- "Quite good..." *curls his tail up around himself...* -elsewhere- Kid: "Good news from True Cross?" stocking: well, i passed the preliminary exams. Kid: "That's great!" *hug* stocking: well, it helps that miss kirigakure was the teacher. kirika: for what? stocking: NOT YOU! Kid: "??? Wait, haven't I met her before--Shura Kirigakure?" stocking: yeah, she was on the camping trip with us. Kid: "Ah. She seems passionate about teaching, so that was good of her to be there for you." stocking: yeah. *she smiles* Kid: "When is your next exam?" stocking: next week. Kid: "Anything I can do to help prepare?" stocking: i'll have to do more studying. Kid: "I'll do what I can to keep your studying environment peaceful." *smiles* -elsewhere- Black Star: *knocks on Lavender's door* "Lavender? You got a few minutes? I...need some help." lavender: what's up, kiddo? Black Star: "...Can you tell me a bit about Mr. Tsubaki...and open relationships?" lavender: oh~? what did you want to know? Black Star: "Look, I trust Tsubaki...it's him I got problems with. And I worry, like, is he going to hurt her? How does our relationship work? Do he and I, what, 'share' Tsubaki?" lavender: ah. well, ever heard of a threesome, kid? it's easier than you'd think. Black Star: -\\\\- "Yeah...I've kinda looked into that...But how can I trust Mr. Tsubaki?" lavender: *smile* he may be crazy....and i mean really crazy...but he really cares about her, based on what i can tell.....once you get to see past that crazy psychopathy, he's not that bad a guy. Black Star: "...Not the best recommendation I've heard...If he really cares about Tsubaki this much, I guess I have to trust her...Regarding...'intimacy'...do you have any, like, books or something?" lavender: books, dvds, or you can watch me and higan, haha! Black Star: -___-;;; "Thanks for the offer, but I'll stick with the books right now." lavender: alright then. Black Star: *opens one book--* o\\\\\o "...I can't imagine Mr. Tsubaki doing _that_ to me..." lavender: need anything else, kiddo? Black Star: "...I'm scared...that I won't have Tsubaki in my life." lavender: hey, she's not goin' anywhere, ok? tsubaki:...*she hugs him* Black Star: "!!!" *looks at Tsubaki* "S-Sorry for...doubting you. I'm just...This is all new..." tsubaki: it's...still a lot for me to take in too... Black Star: "..." *holds her hand* "One day at a time?" tsubaki:..*she smiles* yeah. lavender: *smiles* Black Star: "..." *hug* -outside- naho: how heartwarming~ ^^ Shamrock: X_TT otogiri: .... lilac: a-are you...ok..mr shamrock? Shamrock: "...He hasn't returned to us...but somehow he finds love...and I feel alone." lilac:...... otogiri:...that's unfortunate. Belkia: "...Maybe try online dating?" Shamrock: X_T;; otogiri: it's a possibility. Shamrock: "Knowing my luck, I would end up with that stalker Belkia had--" Belkia: "NOT FUNNY, SHAM!" D: naho: too soon! Shamrock: *shamed* Belkia: "Hmph. Let's just have an adults' night out--Clubs! Bars! Random acts of violence!" otogiri: -_-; Sakuya: *chop* "No violence. Tsubaki said so." Shamrock: "...Maybe going out for a night would be fun." otogiri: perhaps. lavender: say, maybe we could go out and enjoy a night out. i know just the area to do so as well~ Belkia: "Where’s that?" -and so- lavender: there it is. Red light district~ Shamrock: x_o Higan: "...Huh. Didn't realize Death City had one." lavender: gotta know where to look~ besides, this city is massive. Belkia: "Well, let's get started! This is gonna be fun!" otogiri: *sigh* this wont end well. Woman: *looks at Lavender* "Hey, there." lavender: hey~ *waves* Woman: "You and your friends looking for a fun time?" manager: oi! you there! *grabs belkia* we need a performer, since our show tonight called out sick. lavender: trying to set our friend up here with someone. *points to shamrock* guys, girls, either will do. Belkia: "??? Oh! What will I be doing? Rabbit out of the hat? Cut a woman in two? Escape from a cage?" Shamrock: x_-;;; Woman: "I can help with that..." *smiles at Lavender* "Nothing for you, though, doll?" manager: just follow me. lavender:....you up for a threeway? Belkia: *follows* Woman: *smiles, puts an arm around Lavender's shoulder* "Depends who the third is~" lavender: *looks at higan* 7w7 Higan: *waves* Woman: "Oh, aged to perfection~" *stands before Higan and Lavender, hand on each of their shoulders* "Let's get your friend [Shamrock] hooked up, then we'll find a place..." Shamrock: *follows the Woman* otogiri:....*facepalm* otogiri: fancy... Woman: "I have some friends who would enjoy your friend..." lavender: dang. nice place. Shamrock: x_-;;;; lavender: good luck sham~ Woman: "We try." *holds out her hand to Lavender* "I'm Lilith." lavender: just call me lavender. or lav~ Shamrock: *looks around* "Y-Yeah, thanks." Higan: "Higan." *kisses Lilith's hand* Lilith: "Oh, a gentleman...What will you two have to drink?" Shamrock: *stands around, awkwardly* otogiri: 7_7;;;;; ?? oh, belkia didnt follow us? Shamrock: "??? Huh...Must be having fun elsewhere." woman 2: oh, that guy who dresses like the manager? i think he's down at prince pegasus. Shamrock: "Ah..." *looks at Woman #2* "Thank you. So...How is your evening going?" woman 2: alright. want something to drink? Shamrock: "Sure...How about a rum and coke?" woman 2: sounds good. -meanwhile- guy: O_O;; uhhh... guy 2: who's this guy? guy 3: not sure, but he's kinda cute~ Belkia: ^\\\^ "D'aw, thanks! I'm Belkia--and I...am a master magician!" guy 3: oooh~ *shiny eyes* Belkia: *smiles* "So, where do you want me to perform?" guy 3: 7w7~<3 -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *grumble grumble* "So annoying..." fang-hua: its ok. you're life isnt over. Tsukiyo: *pout* "I know. I just feel conflicted. I'm upset for myself, but happy for the Commander and the Sister--and I don't want to come between that." *sigh* "...You know what I want?" fang-hua: oh? Tsukiyo: *sets a bottle of sake on the table* fang-hua: ._.; oh... Tsukiyo: *pours out two small cups, then sets the bottle away* "Just a little to take the edge off." fang-hua: ^^; -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Lilac, pass the plate around--take as many donuts as you want." lilac:....*nom* .... Sakuya: ^^ "Naho, want one?" naho: *nom* ^o^ himawari:..... Sakuya: *offers one* "Here, Himawari--try one." himawari:...*nom*.... Sakuya: *smiles* tsubaki: enjoying yourselves? Sakuya: *nods* "Yeah. It's kind of nice having the place not so packed." -later- otogiri: we're home. lavender: it was one hell of a night~ Higan: *his jacket over Lavender's back, his hand on her hip* "Yeah." Shamrock: *sigh of relief* lavender: ^^ otogiri: -_-; Black Star: "Wait, where's Belkia?" otogiri: he's here. Belkia: *winces* "H-Hey..." tsubaki: oh my goodness! are you ok? Belkia: "Y-Yeah, I'm fine...Just a...'show' didn't go as I expected." ^^; tsubaki: ?? Belkia: "Man, I've _never_ pulled a rabbit out like that before--HA HA--ow..." tsubaki: ?? oh..OH! O.O otogiri: *facepalm* what have we learned from this? Belkia: "Ask more questions, use protection, and damn that did feel kind of good!" lavender: on the bright side, at least sham didnt break any legs this time! Shamrock: x_-;;;; "...I may have bust a nut..." Black Star: >__< naho: O_O like with your foot or...??? Shamrock: "...It's a phrase, referring to men getting off..." naho: o////////o oh. tsubaki:..i....see.... *covering lilac's ears* Sakuya: -____-;;; "Some info is better left to yourselves..." Belkia: "I'm going to turn in...and sleep this off." Higan: "I'm not that tired yet." otogiri: .... lavender: round two~? Higan: "Indeed~" Black Star: -_-; "You okay, Otogiri?" otogiri: yes. just tired from dealing with their nonsense. Black Star: "Yeah, I hear that..." tsubaki: ^^; himawari:....... Shamrock: "??? Himawari? You have an okay day?" himawari:...... Shamrock: "...I hope it's getting better. Did you have anything to eat?" himawari:.... Shamrock: "...Well, I'll cook something and put it in the fridge, in case you get hungry in the night." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *slurred speech* "You are a good friend, Fang!" *pats her back* fang-hua: t-thanks... 7///7; Tsukiyo: "Okay, last call! Want another sip?" -elsewhere- Kuro: "...So we're fine with Tsubaki negotiating 'peace' with this lunatic?" mahiru: well, she's our best option for this. and it's worked so far, right? Kuro: "This person is dangerous, though. I only hope she keeps a tight leash on him." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "I hope the blood helps you feel better. Get some more rest." reimi: *asleep* hinata: *pokes her head in* hikage: *peeeeek* Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" hikage: mr doctor, are you really a kitsune? hinata: thanks for saving kabuki. ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nervous laugh* "A 'kitsune'? Ha ha...Who told you that?" ^^;;; hinata: kabuki told us! Mr. Tsubaki: ._.;;;; "Um...You promise not to tell anyone?" ("Otogiri and Teacher, thank you both for teaching me first aid...") hikage: we wont say anything. hinata: so long as you pay up! Mr. Tsubaki: "...Eh?" *looking in his empty pockets* "Um...I guess I'll be doing odd jobs to pay up..." hinata: not money. *points to a jar of candy* Mr. Tsubaki: "...Ah!" *opens the jar, removes candy to hand to the girls* "Here you go!" -nom nom- hinata: thanks~ hikage: you've bought our silence. Mr. Tsubaki: ^^;; "That's good...Now, let's let the Sister sleep to finish her recovery." -elsewhere- Victor: "Thanks for the tea. I hope you get some good sleep tonight, Nozomi." nozomi: r-right. tamaki: making friends, new guy? *sits next to nozomi* Victor: *smiles, nods at Tamaki* "I hope so. Nozomi has been a brilliant colleague in our investigation." tamaki: she sure is. nozomi: oh..t-thank you. Victor: "How long have you two known each other, Tamaki?" tamaki: a while. she's kinda monitoring my behavior...she's kinda my best friend. nozomi: ./////. m-miss tamaki... Victor: *still smiling* "Then you probably have the best friend anyone could have." tamaki: *smiles* yeah. i want to be there to keep her safe too.... *gives him a glint* Victor: *smiles back* "Don't we all?" *glint--to the point that a spark of electricity is passing between his and Tamaki's intense glares* nozomi: ^^;; Victor: "I hope to continue this conversation with you both in the morning..." *yawns, stretches...right in front of Nozomi* "But I had best sleep. Good night, Tamaki. Pleasant dreams, Nozomi." nozomi: .////. r-right. tamaki:..... Victor: *leaves...and left a listening device hidden under the table* -elsewhere- Black Star: *crawls into bed* tsubaki: *asleep next to him* Black Star: "..." *worried face, as he gently hugs her* tsubaki: *smiles* Black Star: *closes his eyes, rests his head next to hers* -morning- Tsukiyo: =w= *muttering in her sleep* "Why, yes, that would be wonderful..." fang-hua: tsukiyo...tsukiyo time to get up.... Tsukiyo: *still talking in her sleep* "Right there, Kabuki..." *her arms go up towards Fang-Hua* fang-hua: e-eh?? O///O *she got pulled in* !!! Tsukiyo: *her arms wrap around Fang-Hua, as a leg goes over her* "Mmm...Hold me close..." fang-hua: !!!! t-t-tsu-tsukiyo!! Tsukiyo: "Oh, Kabuki...Call my name out again..." *opens one eye...sees Fang-Hua* "...Huh. Why are you in my bed, buddy?" fang-hua: im trying to wake you up... .///_///.; Tsukiyo: "...Huh." *looks down at herself* "...I guess I drunk too much, huh?" *she's pressed up against Fang-Hua...* fang-hua: mind letting go please? >///<; Tsukiyo: "Oh, right!" *lets go, sits up...she's naked* "Sorry about that." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *already making breakfast* tsubaki: morning. Shamrock: *nods* "Good morning. How are you feeling?" tsubaki: a lot better. Shamrock: "...I am happy for you, and Tsubaki." tsubaki: hey, dont leave black*star out. >.< Shamrock: *small smirk* "I think it's _you_ who shouldn't leave him out..." tsubaki: *pouts* lavender: *chop* come on sham, lay off. Shamrock: X_T "Hmph." *goes back to cooking* Higan: *shirtless* "Ignore him, Tsu. Sham just likes to be a jerk about things. Wishing you the best." tsubaki: thank you. Higan: *pouring some coffee, reaches to the table to take some sugar--and purposefully passes his hand just close behind the small of Lavender's back* Belkia: "Mornin', everyone." lavender: oh~ 7w7 Higan: *winks at her* naho: *nyaaawn* morning everyone... =.= *still half asleep* otogiri: -_-; Sakuya: *standing next to Naho...but...* "Zzz..." lilac: *poke poke* himawari:........ Sakuya: *snort awake* "H-Huh? Wha? Where am I?" naho: mrrzzzz..... Black Star: *yawns* "..." *spots Tsubaki* tsubaki: morning. *she smiles* Shamrock: *smiles at Himawari* "Ready to dine, Himawari?" himawari:...... Sakuya: *looks at Naho, who is leaning against him* Black Star: *small smile* "Hey..." *walks over...and kisses Tsubaki lightly on the lips* tsubaki: U///U naho: zzzzz..... Black Star: "Morning..." Sakuya: *poke poke at Naho's shoulder* tsubaki: sleep well? naho: nhhnng? who..wha.... Black Star: *small shrug* "Alright..." *holds her hand* tsubaki: *smiles* Sakuya: "Hey...It's morning. Time to get up, sleepy head." naho: is it the weekend? Sakuya: "Yep...so I thought you'd like to be up to make the most of it." *smile* naho: *nyaaawn* ok. tsubaki: that reminds me, i got this weeks schedule set up. Shamrock: "Oh? What's on it?" -a list of chores, appointments, and other reminders- Belkia: *pops up behind Tsubaki* "...I'm not going to do most of this stuff, so let's all agree to have Shamrock do all the work!" otogiri: -_-; Shamrock: *SHAM-CHOP to Belkia's head* "We will split the work on the basis of ability, time, and fairness. Tsubaki, I will take on more work so that the younger subclasses have time for their homework and leisure time." Higan: *points to a few entries* "I can take care of those today." lavender: hmm, i got gardening duty today, not bad. Sakuya: "Vacuuming and...bathrooms? Ugh...Fine." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in nurse's scrubs, visiting Reimi with a tray of food* "Morning. Ready for your breakfast?" ^^ reimi: ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: *sets the tray at her bed...and points to a vial with his blood in it* Mr. Tsubaki: "You'll be released tomorrow." reimi: *she nods* i cant wait to head back to the shrine. i bet the others are worried about me... Mr. Tsubaki: "I can assure you they are..." *points to his ear* "Foxes keep an ear open for those things." reimi: ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "...I know it will be challenging to re-acclimate after all that happened, including having someone take your identity. But...if life has taught me something, it is that you can overcome these challenges." reimi: *she nods*.... Mr. Tsubaki: "Is there anything I may do to help?" *slicing her apple* -elsewhere- Kid: *already dressed and adjusting furniture in the den* stocking: feng shuei? Kid: *nods* "I always have trouble with getting the colors correct..." *holds up his fingers to form a square with with he looks* "Hmm...That painting is still crooked, too." stocking: need help? Kid: *nods* "Yes...You have such a good idea for these details..." -elsewhere- Konro: "Good work rebuilding, soldiers." soldier: ^^ Konro: "Kabuki, when does the next delivery of lumber arrive?" kabuki: should arrive by tuesday. Konro: *nods* "We'll move onto other tasks until Tuesday, then." Benimaru: "Oh, Konro, Kabuki. Good work..." kabuki: *he nods* soldier: gonna call it a day and visit your girlfriend, beni~? haha! Benimaru: -\\\\\\- *summons a fireball...* "You have five seconds..." soldier: O-O;;;;; kabuki: ^^; Konro: "...Huh. Having a girlfriend has made you lightened up: usually you only give them two seconds--" Benimaru: *fireball at the soldier's feet* soldier: *FLEES* Benimaru: *grunt, harumph...* "...Excuse me. I have to see Sister Kirei now..." kabuki: by all means. Benimaru: *approaches the shrine...* "Hmm...Much work to do here..." kirei: hmm. oh, benimaru. it's nice to see you. Benimaru: *nods* "You as well." *awkward silence* "...You are looking well." sister: oh~ she's going right to his name! sister: oh my~ kirei: g-girls! really... ^///^;; Benimaru: -\\\\- *small smile* "I wanted to check on how recovery and rebuilding was going." kirei: it's doing well. sister reimi will be home soon. Benimaru: "Oh, that is good news. Her recovery is nothing short of a miracle." kirei: ....she saved my life... Benimaru: "..." *holds her hand* "She knows how grateful you are...as am I." kirei:...*smiles* Benimaru: *looks around* "Wait...where is your fox?" kirei: he's with reimi in the clinic...he's taken a liking to her as of late... Benimaru: "...Rather loyal, then. Someone to help her recover..." -elsewhere- Lawless: *holds up his phone* "Do it. Come on! You'll get so many hits!" julian: this is a terrible idea. TT_TT romina: it's fine, you've had worse! Lawless: "Okay, I hit record--start the music!" julian:....*sigh of defeat as he begins dancing....in a maid costume....a very showy maid costume* Lawless: "Ha ha ha! Yeah, baby! Shake that money-maker!" licht: ..... -_-; Lawless: *finishes recording* "And now to upload! So much traffic, man...Licht, go put on those boxers with the hearts on them: you're going to be reading 1 Henry IV." licht: no way in hell. kranz: i'll do it then. besides, those are my boxers! Lawless: "Thanks, Kranz! You're a bigger help than Piano Fuck Boi over here..." licht: *inches from lawless' face* im sorry, the fuck was that? Lawless: "..." *puts the phone away, stares Licht in the face...and...* *tear, rip* licht: ?!?! Lawless: "AH HA!" Lawless: "You _do_ wear boxers!" licht:......... Lawless: *SNAP SNAP SNAP* "Blackmail!" -one brutal beatdown later- Lawless: *body pixelated due to the amount of blood lost* -elsewhere- Victor: "What do you in the 8th do for fun?" shinra: we have a wii u. tamaki: most of us go to school during the day. Victor: "How about you, Nozomi?" nozomi: i go to school with them. Victor: "Neat. How far along are you?" -elsewhere- Johannes: *grumbling* "Stupid Jeje and everyone telling me to get out of the shop for a few hours...Not my fault that stink bomb went off..." ???: then i said 'no you are', then he said 'no _you_ are' and then i was like 'i guess i kinda am.' so long story short, i kinda owe him 5 dollars. Johannes: "???" *looks at the person talking* kyouko: honestly, i dont know what we're gonna do with you. sayaka: hehe ^^; Johannes: :3 *looks at them talking* kyouko: ..?? hey, isnt that your 'boyfriend'? sayaka: eh? *turns* O____O OHGODNO! *'graceful' swan dive into the bushes* Johannes: *waves happily* "Hello, Sweet Pea! Hello, Sweet Pea's friend!" kyouko: hey. sayaka: *in the bushes* Q__Q Johannes: *walks over, waves* "I'm Dr. Johannes Mimir Faustus! Happy to meet you!" kyouko: well, you can just call me kyouko, and as you know, this is sayaka. sayaka: KYOUKO! HOW COULD YOU SELL ME OUT!? Johannes: *still standing beside Kyouko, waving happily at Sayaka* "Howdy! What are you two up to this fine day?" sayaka: Q-Q kyouko: -_- sayaka get out of the bushes and face your damn fears. sayaka: *tiny scoot* hey. Johannes: *squee* "So, what are you two up to? Errands? Off to the library? Movies? Meals? Battling the forces of evil with powers inherited by small furry creatures?" kyouko: ...what? sayaka: nothing! nothing interesting at all! we should be going now! Johannes: "...Oh. Well, um, okay." *waves* "Have a good day, then..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, rolling on his back in Reimi's room in the sunlight through the window* ^^ "So happy..." -elsewhere- Relan: "Feeling better?" mikami: y-yeah... Relan: *smiles* "That's good...We miss you at the station. Gonna need you back there soon...Giovanni wants you back at work when you're ready, too." mikami: *she nods* ryuuko:.... Relan: "...Um...I could also get you your remaining homework, too...If that helps." mikami: i appreciate that, t-though you dont have to if you d-dont want to... Relan: "I want to, because you and Ryuuko are my friends..." *smiles* mikami:... ^^ ryuuko:.... 7u7; Relan: TTwTT -elsewhere- Sakuya: Q~Q "That bathroom was icky times a billion." naho: phew...at least it's all done now... Sakuya: *collapses onto the couch* "I wonder how the others did..." Higan: "About done..." lavender: all finished~! himawari:...... Shamrock: "Kitchen is cleaned up--so I made some snacks." *holds the tray up to Himawari* himawari:... Shamrock: "..." ("What do I do with this one...?") -elsewhere- Gopher: "I think it's cute..." kirika: 7n7;; *in a kigurumi* Gopher: "And I bet it feels soft and warm, right?" kirika: it's nice. -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *reading a newspaper* kim: whats new? Jacqueline: "Rebuilding is still happening in Asakusa...jewelry theft in Milan...value of the yen went up..." kim: ah. -with ponera's group- shaula: *hella proud of her new scorpion brooch* Ponera: "...So...How did you get that?" shaula:...it was a present~ beatrice: 7///7; Ponera: *shiny eyes* "D'aw! I wish I had someone do that for me..." grimoire: .... -elsewhere- Jeje: "I forgot how much quieter it is when he goes out..." metsu: *she nods* Jeje: "Anything I can do to help you with remaining items on our to-do list?" -elsewhere- Hibana: *eating cereal angrily* *NOM NOM NOM* >< gabriella: please be careful. ^^; -elsewhere- Shinoda: *hugging the apple tree* ^^ mana: SHINODA YOU ARE EMBARRASSING ALL OF US! Shinoda: "This is a life-giving tree for me--don't ruin this..." *kisses the tree* nea: *facepalm* Kepuri: "...Kind of shipping it." nea: D8< lin: maybe putting Adderall in his apple wasnt one of your best ideas, emine. Emine: "...I may have gone too far this time...I'll put myself in the corner when we get home." Shinoda: "Cradle me in your branches, you gorgeous life-giving plant." nea: and this is why we cant have nice things. -elsewhere- Kid: "And now, all is in order." *beaming* stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "...Sorry. I took you away from your studying, didn't I?" stocking: it's fine, kid. Kid: *smiles* "Thank you." *pats her back* "Well, I'll let you return to studying..." stocking: ^^ Kid: *heads to the kitchen...* -elsewhere- Lily: "Any updates from your girlfriend?" misono: oh shush. 7///7; mahiru: ^^; misono: well, things seem to have cooled down at C3 for now... Kuro: "Locking up vampires like that...I don't see Touma forgiving his employees for allowing their escape." misono:....still, i hope she- they, are ok... 7///7; Lily: "Maybe you should check in on her...I mean, 'them.'" :3 misono:....i wouldnt want to arouse suspicion. Kuro: "Put on a disguise? Or talk with her at school?" misono:...perhaps. Lily: "I have quite a range of disguises~" -elsewhere- Touma: *reviewing files on vampires...and other creatures* ("This may prove useful...") -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in human form, waves at the twins* hinata: ^^ fang-hua: so then, 'drifter', you're some kind of kitsune then? Mr. Tsubaki: o___o;; ("So much for secrets...") "Um...Well, I mean...Heh. What makes you say that?" ^^;; fang-hua:....nevermind, just thinking out loud. Mr. Tsubaki: ^^;;;;; "I'm just here to provide any medical assistance I can...I mean, you don't suspect me of anything, do you?" fang-hua: why would i? you did help the commander out back at the shrine. Mr. Tsubaki: "It's just that your colleague seemed suspicious of me...I swear, I'm just here to help." ("...And because I can't go home...") fang-hua: alright then. -elsewhere- Relan: [things calmer now?] shinra: [yeah. we now have the 7th as allies! \(^o^)/ ] Relan: [yay! i assume in no small part because of your work] shinra: [daw. ^^; well the others helped out a ton as well.] shinra: [anyway, how's mikami doing, any better?] Relan: [a bit. it's a lot to work through] shinra: [no kidding. did U and iris talk to her about anything?] Relan: [a little. trying to figure out what kind of dreams she's having] shinra: [ah. so what was kurai manor like?] Relan: [big. o_o like, could fit 20 houses in there. regal look, interesting coat of arms] shinra: [oh?] Relan: [yeah, the coat has this woman with bright red hair] shinra: [ah, well, mikami does have red hair too... and i saw her dad has red hair too. i saw him on TV once. them genetics tho] Relan: [ha ha! yeah. hard not to spot members of her family in a crowd. sleeping any better?] shinra: [yeah.] Relan: [that's good. i hope you have good dreams soon] -elsewhere- Joker: "All according to plan..." *sips his umbrella drink* scarlet:.... you just walked in here, sat down and said 'all according to plan'. -_-; Joker: "...That is part of the plan." *sip* scarlet: your plan being? Joker: "Well, having Victor in place with the 8th to keep an eye on what they discover...and to make sure we keep tabs on the Hoods." scarlet: right. Joker: "We are in the intelligence gathering. Once Victor finds what we need, we make our next move." Joker: "And our next move will be quite a doozy~" -elsewhere- Arthur: "Huh. Never seen you without the nun outfit, Sister." iris: ^^; tamaki: so what are we doing out here? Arthur: "Grocery run. Freaking Victor is eating us out of house and home..." nozomi: he's not so bad. ^^; tamaki:... Arthur: "Well, you two _have_ to work together, so I get that _you_ have to see the best in him..." nozomi: .////. i-i suppose. tamaki: *rolls her eyes* Arthur: "If Victor gives you problems, let us know. No point having him try to disrupt our home...Interloper." nozomi: r-right... Arthur: "??? In any case, what food do we need? I want a boar, to roast on a pit." -elsewhere- Anya: *napping on the couch* tsugumi:...*puts a blanket over her* Meme: "Must be pretty tired after work today." -elsewhere- Shinoda: *holding an ice-pack to his head* "I can't remember what happened..." nea: *patting his head* Shinoda: "Did I do anything stupid?" *feels something in his mouth...pulls out a leaf* "???" -elsewhere- Johannes: "I'm home!" metsu: welcome back. Jeje: "Sss...I suggest you hide. Mikuni wants to know--" Mikuni: "What happened to Jocelyn's eyeball?!" *holds up a doll missing an eye* Johannes: "...Vision test." metsu:....*facepalm* Mikuni: "THIS ISN'T FUNNY!" Johannes: *holds up Jocelyn's missing eye to his own eye* "That's not how I saw it..." Mikuni: "...Metsu...Give me some space..." metsu: *she goes upstairs* please take it outside. Jeje: -____-;;; Johannes: "Yeah! Time to play--" *PUNCH'd* *Johannes is knocked through the open door and into the street, landing in a dumpster* Mikuni: "..." *sigh, as he picks up Jocelyn's eye* "Time to sew you back on~" ^^ Jeje: "That was quick...Wait for me, Metsu..." Johannes: @~@ "I see three of everything...That ain't right. Usually it's six of everything..." ???: oi, you alright? Johannes: "Oh, this is nothing. One time, he punched me so hard I went into orbit...Um, who is speaking? Is that you, God?" -a young woman is there, wearing goggles and a lab coat- ???: nah, just a regular passerby. Johannes: "Huh." *picks banana peel off his head* "You have on goggles and a lab coat, the international symbols of a fellow scientist." ???: why you'd be correct my good man. i also do some mechanic work on the side. *offers a hand to help him out* Johannes: *takes her hand, steps out, brushes debris off him* "Thank you. By the way, I am Johannes Mimir Faustus." ???: cool, the name's Itou. Karin Itou to be exact, haha! Johannes: "Hey, neat! So, what are you a scientist of?" karin: answering the unanswered question, my particular field of study would be in flame humans, as well as flame compatible tech. i even built this bad boy! *pats a flame powered mech suit* -elsewhere- Black Star: "Okay, so you all finish your errands?" naho: yep. otogiri: yes. Belkia: *covered in leaves* "Done!" Shamrock: *in an apron* "Food finished." Higan: *smoking a cigarette* "What do you think?" Black Star: -____-;;;; otogiri: *chop* do that outside. Black Star: "Thanks, Otogiri. Tsubaki, how did your errands go?" tsubaki: they went well. Black Star: *nods* "Well, guess it's time to sit to dinner--" *KNOCK KNOCK* tsubaki: ?? *she checks the peephole* *A small package is outside* tsubaki: ??? *It has a camellia blossom attached to the top...and a small kitsune plushie* tsubaki:... !! *she brings it in* naho:....ah! otogiri: !! Sakuya: "Is that...?" tsubaki: yes...*she looks at black*star* seems it's for all of us. Black Star: -___-;;; "It better not blow up..." tsubaki: *carefully opens the package* *Inside are some treats and a card* naho: ooh! *shiny eyes* tsubaki: *reads the attached card* NOTE: "A local treat until I can return to you, my family. I miss you all." *Signed with the doodle of a fox* tsubaki: *soft smile* naho: awwwww..... Black Star: "...Okay. That's pretty sweet. But you don't think he poisoned these, do you?" tsubaki: ^^; i doubt that Shamrock: X_TT "He thinks so much about us..." *nom nom* Belkia: "Yo, Tsu? I think there's another note in there..." tsubaki: ........*she looks at black*star* Black Star: "..." *nods* tsubaki:....*she opens it* NOTE: "Camelia Blossom-- What gets me through this time is knowing you are waiting for me. Your smile is what I see in my dreams. The warmth of your hand against mine is what I remember when I desire stability and strength to get through the day. I miss our family so much, and I miss you. I love you, and I will never stop loving you. Wait for me." tsubaki:....*tearing up* Black Star: "..." *pats her shoulder* tsubaki:...t-thanks. Black Star: *smiles, nods* Sakuya: "..." *holds Naho's hand* otogiri: -_-; so much for a 'private letter'.... lavender: oh shit...he's got it bad for her. *The envelope is sealed with a kiss...and the envelope is all black* naho: another one! *muttering* well, white day is tomorrow... Sakuya: ^^; tsubaki: *she opens it* Note: "If you need something to get you through those lonely nights..." *Enclosed is a photograph...* tsubaki:..... O////O;; lavender: oh. well then. Higan: "..." *smirk* "Good for him." Black Star: -____- otogiri:.... i have no response for that. Sakuya: "...That idiot." tsubaki:...*gives the photo to shamrock* here, you could use this more than me. i'll probably get too flustered to keep looking... .////.; Shamrock: x\\\o;;;; "B-But it was addressed to you!" *tries to pass it back* "My hands are not worthy of touching this!" tsubaki: n-no, i insist, really. >///< naho: JUST TAKE IT ALREADY! Shamrock: "Eep!" *holds it* x\\\\\\\o -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Kirei, are you well?" kirei: yes. *she smiles* i appreciate you letting me visit. Benimaru: *nods* "It is...a new experience. I tend to be private." kirei: *she nods* its understandable. your soldiers arent teasing you too much, are they? ^^; Benimaru: "...They tease. Not too much. They tend to stop once I threaten to burn them." kirei: hehe... *she holds his hand* Benimaru: -\\\- *small squeeze* "...I am happy you are here." -elsewhere- Kid: *yawn* stocking: zzzz.... Kid: *hugs her in his sleep* stocking: =w= Kid: *nuzzle* *yawns* "Love you..." tsubaki: mmmn~ Kid: *falls asleep next to her* "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Victor: *sitting alone in the kitchen, sipping on a glass of milk* nozomi: oh, you're still awake? Victor: "Yeah. Sorry, I take some time getting used to new places." ^^ nozomi: i see...h-how are you liking it here, so far? Victor: "Not bad. Surprised how furbished everything here is." *sips on milk again...leaving a milk mustache* nozomi: *chuckle* y-you have something on your... *points* Victor: "???" *touches his upper lip...small laugh, as he wipes it away* "Thanks...So, you're still up, too?" nozomi: *she nods* sometimes i work so hard i lose track of the time. ^^;; Victor: "Your hard work is admirable--I'm still impressed how thorough you have been in your records." nozomi: t-thank you. Victor: "...Hey, can I ask you something personal? What are some of your hobbies?" nozomi: eh? well, i do enjoy reading from time to time. Victor: "Fiction or non-fiction?" nozomi: usually non-fiction. Victor: "Ah. Any particular reason you prefer non-fiction?" nozomi: hmm, i suppose i just enjoy learning about things. ah, i sound like such a nerd, dont i? >///< Victor: "Yes. But I'm a nerd, too. It's about desiring to know more, and I don't think that's a bad thing at all. I think it's admirable." nozomi: oh. um.... .///. Victor: *smiles* "Thanks for telling me. It makes me feel better about being here." nozomi: mm.... .////. Victor: "...Want some milk? It tends to help me fall asleep." -elsewhere- Shamrock: x\\\\\\- *sigh of content* -knock- naho: sham? you in there? Shamrock: x\\\\\\\o ("WHY CAN'T I EVER GET A MOMENT OF PRIVACY?!") *pulls up his pants, hides the photograph, approaches the door, talks through it* "Y-Yes...Is everything okay?" naho: just checking. Shamrock: "..." *opens the door--he is fully dressed* "It is rather late. Couldn't sleep?" naho: im worried about himawari...i think she's cold... Shamrock: "...Maybe a thicker blanket?" naho:...do you think you can talk to her? Shamrock: "..." *nods* "Where is she?" naho: on the couch, she hasnt moved an inch... Shamrock: *nods, goes to the couch* "Himawari? How are you?" himawari:....*glances at him*...... Shamrock: "...May I have a seat?" himawari:...... Shamrock: *sits by her* "...I tend to have trouble sleeping, some nights." himawari:....... Shamrock: "I have to remind myself, that I have a life ahead of me...and another day..." himawari:........ Shamrock: "So I have to remind myself my body needs some sleep...and I lie in my bed, pulling the blankets over me, to feel held by them..." himawari:.......... Shamrock: "...Would you feel better if I stayed with you, until you fall asleep?" himawari:..... Shamrock: "...I brought a blanket?" *puts it down over her and him* himawari:...... Shamrock: "...Is this okay? I don't want you to feel uncomfortable..." *lightly rests his hand over hers* himawari:....*slightly leans in* Shamrock: "..." *puts an arm around her, lightly* himawari:....am i.... Shamrock: "???" himawari:....am i.....a bad girl....mr touma....? *she's trembling* Shamrock: "Himawari...No. You are not..." himawari:.....? Shamrock: "You are not bad. You are yourself, and you get to decide who you will be." himawari:......... Shamrock: "I think you are a good person..." himawari:...... Shamrock: "You are going through a difficult time...and you are strong to get through each day...and you will always have help..." himawari:....*trembling* Shamrock: *hug* himawari:.....im sorry.... Shamrock: "You have nothing to apologize for...I'm sorry I was not there..." himawari:.... Shamrock: "You are safe here...and your family loves you." himawari:.......*trembling* Shamrock: "It's okay...What you feel is fine...Let it out..." himawari:......i can....still feel him....touching me.... Shamrock: *nods* "Those memories...are going to persist. But he is not here..." himawari:........*whimpering* Shamrock: "You are away from him...And you have a life ahead of you." -morning- Shamrock: "Zzz..." himawari: zzzz....... Shamrock: *yawns, wakes up...* "..." *tries to get out of bed without waking her...* himawari: zzzzz.... Shamrock: *exits his room to go to the kitchen... lavender: she doing any better? Shamrock: "...You know, huh? I don't know...She held onto me, crying for an hour, before falling asleep. She talked a bit, shivered...but I think she got some deep, uninterrupted sleep." lavender: that's good...... sorry, its just....her situation...it hits a little too close to home for me... Shamrock: *nods* "I'm sorry." lavender: .... Shamrock: "...I was going to prepare breakfast..." -elsewhere- Yohei: "Good morning." chie: TT~TT Yohei: "??? Oh no...Need something to drink?" chie: *nods* Yohei: "Water? Ginger ale?" chie: the second one.... Yohei: "On it. Be right back..." *leaves and goes to the kitchen, getting the ginger ale* chie: TT_TT i thought i was done with morning sickness.... Yohei: "Just a bit longer..." *hands her the glass* chie: thanks honey. Yohei: *hugs her* "You're welcome." chie: UwU Yohei: "It'll get better soon..." *rests a hand on her belly* -elsewhere- misono: happy birthday lily. Lily: TTwTT "Thank you..." *hug* -elsewhere- Kid: "Good luck with studies today." *smooch* stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: "I'll have dinner ready when you get home. I love you." stocking: ok. *she looks at her notes* -upon arriving- student: i hear mr neuhaus is teaching the class today. stocking: (thinking: i've heard the name, but i've never met him in person...) Neuhaus: *enters* "Good morning. Eyes on the board, as we begin your work on summoning and controlling demons." *spots Stocking* stocking: ......?? (thinking: so, is he gonna be cool, or is he gonna be a d-bag?) Neuhaus: *calling to Stocking* "You are the new potential instructor?" stocking: !! yes sir! that would be me. OwO;; Neuhaus: "Hm. Any experience with taming demons?" stocking: well, somewhat. Neuhaus: "Good. Let's demonstrate. I'm having the students attempt a summoning--please pass out the summoning papers to students." stocking: right. Neuhaus: "Hold the paper to you...prick your finger to release blood...and let's see whether any of you have innate summoning abilities." stocking: *wince* Neuhaus: "Observe what I summon..." *POOF: a vaguely canine-like demon emerges by Neuhaus's side* "I have to keep a strong command over this demon, or risk having it loose control." stocking: *deep breaths* -elsewhere- Benimaru: *he is smiling* kabuki: you seem to be in a good mood today. Benimaru: "I think that this is a chance at progress for our home..." kabuki: how so? Benimaru: "A new alliance, rebuilding our homes, enlarging our medical unit...my own personal progress." kabuki: ah.. Benimaru: "...I feel more content." *smiles at Kabuki* "I am thankful that you and others were able to keep our home safe." -elsewhere- Victor: *stares at Shinra* shinra:...can i help you? Victor: *gets down on his belly, staring at Shinra's feet* "...Piggies..." shinra: uh.... iris: h-hey now! tamaki: WHAT THE HELL PERV?! Victor: *grabs Shinra's sandal, pulling it off, examining Shinra's toes* "So your fire is concentrated here? How do you walk with fire? Do you get athlete's feet? Are there any shoe-fabrics your feet don't burn through? Do you clip your nails? How do you avoid calluses? Have you ever walked on glass?" *starts writing notes, as he measures Shinra's feet with a ruler* shinra: um.... Akitaru: *picks Victor up--by his leg, holding him upside down* "Please don't harass the other members here. Nozomi, take him back to the lab to finish your work." nozomi: r-right. this way. Victor: *pouts* "Just want to learn more...for science." shinra: ......thanks commander. Akitaru: *smiles* "Any time, son. Now, let's all get back to work, too--we have a lot to catch up on after our excursion to Asakusa." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *pokes Kim's arm* kim: hmm? Jacqueline: "What if you had a tattoo there?" kim: tattoo? owo;; Jacqueline: "Remember when I dyed my hair? I thought maybe a tattoo would look good on you." kim: like a permanent tattoo? owo;;; Jacqueline: *shrug* "Just a thought...Maybe...we could both get tattoos..." -elsewhere- Emine: "...You did say 'paint the fence.' You didn't say I couldn't write a message on it..." mana:....i have no words for this. Shotaro: o___o;; "...Those are some really naughty words." *holds up the "Swear Jar"* "That's at least 20 dollars' worth of cursing." Emine: "I don't see the problem. What do you think, Lin?" lin: O/////O;;;; saki: ^^# Tool: *glaring* "That fence...is crying in pain because of what you wrote. Now, paint _over_ those words, or you'll get an earful from me. Got it?" Emine: "...Fine. You *HONK HONK*." saki:.....emine~.....start running~ ^^# Emine: "..." *flies away like a bat out of Hell* Tool: "GET BACK HERE, YOU *HONK HONK*!" Shotaro: "...Mana? What's a *HONK HONK*?" mana: i'll tell you when you're older. -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *reviewing medical records* "Hmm...This patient's electrolytes are a bit low..." -elsewhere- Joker: *staring at the phone* "...He hasn't called in." -riiiing- Joker: *picks up the phone* "Yes?" Victor: [text...which is just a photograph of toes and the sentence, "his toes must be the answer!"] Joker: "..." -_______- scarlet:..... ew. -elsewhere- Gopher: *opens his locker* "...Where are my books?" kotone:...bottom shelf... Gopher: "Aw! Thank you." -w- *takes his books...then finds a note* "???" kotone: ??? -do your best. ~eibon- Gopher: TTwTT "My emotions...He cares so much about us..." kotone:...*small smile* Gopher: "Ready for lunch?" kotone:...yes. Gopher: "Yay! Chicken nuggets today--" *BUMP* kotone: ??? bandaid kid: ah! s-sorry! *runs off* Gopher: O_____O "...Was that a tinier me?" -elsewhere- Kid: *in the Death Room* "How is work proceeding, Father?" lord death: doing good kiddo. ^^ Kid: "I'm glad." *looks at the Mirror...his hand approaches its surface before he pulls back* -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Any plans for after school?" naho: not really. i'm probably gonna get myself ready for the flower viewing next month. Sakuya: "Neat. Got an outfit for it?" naho: still getting it set up. Sakuya: *nods* "Where is flower viewing next month?" naho: *gets up map app on her phone* here, in spring grove park in primrose neighborhood. Sakuya: "Cool...What do you wear to it? Kimono?" naho: probably. ^^ Sakuya: *smiles, nudge of her arm* "That'll be cool." -elsewhere- Kid: "Dinner is served~" stocking: thanks~ Kid: *pulls up the dining cover to reveal...* "Candied pistachio chicken." -later- liz: how was class? stocking: well, i learned summoning is not in my skillset. -_-; Patty: *pat pat* "Can't be perfect at everything!" stocking: i guess. Kid: "You have so many skills to offer the students, though." *smiles* stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "Do they have any trips planned to help you with additional training?" stocking: i'll have to check. Kid: "Do you have additional tests before they make your job official?" stocking: just the medical, aria, dragoon, and knight tests.... Patty: "Wow...That sounds like a lot." stocking: yeah.. *sigh* Kid: "One test at a time...Is there anything we can do to help with studying, or to keep up your motivation?" -elsewhere- Kepuri: *wearing a T-Shirt covered in baby vomit* T_T "I don't know how Saki and Tool deal with this..." akaderu: imagine what it'll be like with _two_ rugrats runnin around..... Kepuri: *groans* "That means more babysitting..." *pouts* "Kids are a lot of hard work, aren't they? I can't wait for Io to be old enough to tend to Yohei and Chie's kid." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Woo! Good sparring session, Fang!" fang-hua: *she nods* it's starting to get warmer out now. Tsukiyo: :3 "I know. Can't wait for summer. But us fire people need to keep cool in the heat." fang-hua: yeah. Tsukiyo: "You know what? We should buy an ice cream machine and make some!" fang-hua: maybe. Tsukiyo: *smiles* "Well, that work-out worked up an appetite! What you hungry for?" -elsewhere- Higan: "...Feeling alright, Lav?" lavender: yeah. why wouldnt i be? Higan: *smile* "Just checking." *pat pat* lavender:...thanks. *small smile* Higan: "Hey...Wanted to show you something..." *takes out a photograph of the subclasses with Mr. Tsubaki* lavender: *she smiles* that was during the flower viewing last year, right? naho was still just a newbie then. Higan: *nods* "I found it while developing film...A lot has changed." lavender: yeah. Higan: *sigh* "...I appreciate what Miss Tsubaki does for us...but I miss that jackass." lavender: yeah, haha. Higan: "..." *pats her hand* "I also found some other photos I developed." lavender: oh? Higan: "Some of the youngsters, some of trips and meals...some private ones..." -elsewhere- Lawless: "Then check this out, Soul's brother--this is me and Lich-tan at Tokyo Disney! Look at his little Mickey Mouse ears!" Wes: "...Huh." licht: *sipping on a slushie* soul: ^^; Wes: "Never got to go to Disney. Soul, we should check it out some time." soul: sounds like a good idea. you could even take liz with you. Wes: "Yeah, her and Patty would get a kick out of it." Lawless: "??? You and Liz are a thing? Huh. So, Soul's going to be her brother-in-law, then?" Wes: o\\\\o soul: yeah, anyway, bro. Wes: *shakes his head back to focus* "Y-Yeah? What's up?" -elsewhere- Spirit: "Not too long before garden comes back into bloom..." sachiko: yeah. *she smiles* Spirit: "I was thinking of farming some new herbs for meals." sachiko: that sounds like a good idea. Spirit: "Anything you want to grow, Izumi?" -elsewhere- Anya: *flipping through a magazine* "Hmm...That one looks nice." tsugumi: oh. Anya: "Be a nice dress for you to try on. Or maybe this one?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *holds up a cat-shaped ice cream cookie sandwich* "For you." tamaki: *nom* Arthur: *smiles* "Feeling alright?" tamaki: yeah. *looking at the trees* hard to believe spring is just about here... Arthur: *nods* "A long year..." *slowly puts his arms around her* tamaki:.... 7///7 Arthur: "Maybe we can have a picnic in the park?" tamaki: sounds good. Arthur: *smiles, sighs* "...I'm happy you joined the 8th." tamaki: ...*smiles* shinra: come on, lovebirds, we got stuff to do. iris: ^^; tamaki: -_-; Arthur: -_-;; "Just taking a break...especially with the newbie around..." shinra: yeah, no kidding. *shivers* Arthur: "I don't trust him...Maybe we can learn more about him...Research him." iris: ^^; Victor: "Yeah, that sounds great! How can I help?" Arthur: o___O tamaki: NYAAAH! *jumps up into a tree* shinra: HOLY- Arthur: "Tamaki!" tamaki:...yeah yeah, laugh it up! the old cliche cat in a tree jokes.... Victor: "Oooooo! Tamaki! When you come down, I'd like to examine the flames along your legs and arms!" shinra: on the bright side, its not your usual cliche jokes. Arthur: "...I wasn't going to make a joke...Much." tamaki: WHEN I GET DOWN HERE IM GOING TO MASSACRE THE THREE OF YOU!!!! Victor: "What did I do?" Arthur: "YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID!" shinra: dont ask. Victor: "I could get you down..." *holds up an axe* -elsewhere- Hibana: *glomp* gabriella: ah! >///< Hibana: "Hee hee..." *smooch* gabriella: >/////< well, the tube is about ready, now we just have to wait... Hibana: ^\\\^ "Yes...How would you like to pass the time?" -elsewhere- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: *she smiles as she puts a blanket over him* Kid: *curls up, smiles* "Thank you..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: "I hope tomorrow is good to you..." *yawn* stocking: i hope so too.... Kid: *hug* "You will..." -morning- Benimaru: "Mmm..." kirei: U///U Benimaru: *smiles* "Good morning." kirei: *she smiles* Benimaru: "How is your morning starting?" -elsewhere- Shamrock: *whistling, as he makes breakfast* tsubaki: *helping* Shamrock: "Thank you, Tsubaki. Could you help me with this dish for Hinawari?" tsubaki: *she nods* Shamrock: "Keep an eye on this syrup I'm preparing while I finish the waffles..." *smiles* -later- himawari:....t...thank you... Shamrock: *smiles* "You're welcome. Tsubaki and I made this meal for you, because we wanted you to have a good meal." himawari:.....*small smile* Shamrock: *smiles back* "Enjoy." Belkia: *sniff sniff* "...Waffles?" naho: *drooling* Sakuya: "Looks great!" *sits down* Higan: "Good cooking, you two." *sits as well* -elsewhere- Kid: "Anything you want after school?" stocking: maybe visit the shops? Kid: *smiles* "I would like that." *pats her back* -elsewhere- Victor: "Yummy~" shinra: this is good, nozomi. nozomi: im glad you all enjoyed it... Arthur: *nods* "Thank you." Takehisa: "Quite good." Akitaru: "TASTY!" Victor: *smiles at Nozomi* "Delicious." nozomi: .////. tamaki: ...... Victor: "Well, I better get to work in the lab. See you all later!" nozomi:.... .//////. Akitaru: "...Nozomi? How are things working with Victor?" nozomi: eh? h-how so? Akitaru: "Getting along in the lab? Able to share the space, cooperate? Is he causing any problems?" nozomi: e-everything's doing well! very well! .////. maki:... 7w7 nozomiiiin~ is this love in the air that i smell~? nozomi: e-eh!? o/////o Takehisa: ._. Akitaru: "???" maki: just kidding~ nozomi: right!...hahahaha...ha...haaa..... .//////.;;; Akitaru: "Well, I'm glad you two are getting along at work. If you have any problems working with Victor, you let me know, any time, okay?" nozomi: r-right... Takehisa: "I think we should all get to work, then. No point fooling around..." -elsewhere- ivy: any updates? scarlet:... Joker: "I think our boy has an 'in' with the 8th, getting to one of their members." ivy: oh really? do tell... Joker: *shows a photo on his phone, with Victor posing with some brigade members, including Nozomi* "Looks like he is working along that girl there--ingratiating himself." ivy: i see. so he's putting the moves in shitty braids then? HAH! what a riot! scarlet: *rolls her eyes* Joker: "Got to start somewhere, if you want to appeal to the 8th and get them to see the Hoods for what they are--and help us with our work." scarlet: do you really think they’d be willing to work with 3 wanted criminals? Joker: "Misery makes strange bedfellows..." scarlet:....are you trying to hit on me again? -_-; Joker: "...Is it working?" scarlet:.........*takes his cig out of his mouth and snuffs it on his hand* -elsewhere- Shinoda: *pouts* "We only have apple sauce left..." lin: we'll head to the grocery shop then. medea:... Shotaro: "Right, we can go! Want to, Medea?" medea: very well. Shotaro: "Yay!" -elsewhere- Lawless: *reading poetry aloud at the school's entrance* student: isnt that hyde kranz? Anya: "???" Lawless: "True love is a durable fire, / In the mind ever burning, / Never sick, never dead, never cold, / From itself never turning." mio:....i dun get it. Lawless: -_-; *sigh* "It means--" Anya: "It means that love, if it is true, is everlasting rather than something fickle." Lawless: o\\\\o "Y-Yeah." licht: *clap* good for you. Lawless: *bows* "Thank you." *leaps off from the entrance to stand with Licht* "Ready for class?" -elsewhere- Relan: *smiles at Iris and Shinra* "How's the new recruit working out?" shinra: *cringe* iris: ^^;;; Relan: "??? That bad, huh?" iris: he's...enthusiastic, i'll give him that much. Relan: "So, kind of pushy?" shinra:.....anyway, is mikami doing any better? iris: did you find anything out? Relan: *nods* "Probably a link between what you were going through, Shinra. And she is almost ready to get back to service." shinra: hmm... Relan: "Would you like to meet them? I'm sure Mikami and you would have a lot to talk about." shinra: perhaps. (thinking: im not sure how much she knows....) Relan: *smiles* "Can always get something to eat. Mikami likes a few sweets..." -elsewhere- Hibana: "How is the tube working?" gabriella: coming along nicely... Hibana: *smiles* "Excellent." *checks the vitals* "Look at that..." gabriella: >w< Hibana: "Hee hee..." *kiss on Gabriella's cheek, holding her hand* -elsewhere- Kid: "Which shops would you like to visit?" -elsewhere- Lily: "Have you been speaking with your girlfriend?" misono: .... 7////7 y-yeah....she's doing well.. Lily: *smiles* "That is good. Is she safe with C3?" misono: i think so. Lily: *pat pat* "Then I'm sure she will be fine." -elsewhere- Victor: *looking through microscope, taking notes* "Still trying to figure out this ash...It's fascinating." nozomi: oh? Victor: *nods* "Ashes usually look like sand itself--yet I continue to find additional particles in these ashes from deposed Flame Beings...as if these are impure..." nozomi: hmmm.... Victor: "Here, take a look--" *stands away from the microscope* nozomi: *examining* ah, i see.... Victor: "If we isolate those particles, it may clue us in on what it is that separates Flame Beings from other humans..." nozomi: *she nods* Victor: "Here, let me increase the magnification..." *his hand passes over hers...* nozomi: o/////o ah... -elsewhere- Emine: *in overalls, with paint along his hands and face* "...I finished re-painting. The fence is now all one color and with no words on it." Tool: ^^ saki: good job. Emine: "Thank you. However, I still need to do a bad deed..." mono: TT_TT *covered in white paint* Emine: "And done." Tool: D:< -elsewhere- Kid: *reading through history books* stocking: *reviewing notes* Kid: *finishing writing a note* "May I help you with studying?" stocking: if you want to, though i dont know how much you know about this. ^^; Kid: "Maybe we can make some flash cards?" stocking: sounds good. Kid: *smiles* "Divide the notes, each of us write a few flash cards each?" stocking: sure. -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Kohana." fang-hua: hmm? yeah commander? Benimaru: "How has your day been?" fang-hua: doing well, sir. Benimaru: "That is good. I wanted to see whether you would be interested in joining Kirei and me for dinner." fang-hua: would you be alright? i wouldnt want to impose... Benimaru: "Not at all. We thought it would be a good way to catch up and decompress after the last few weeks. We may have Kabuki, Konro, and Tsukiyo as well, and Reimi." fang-hua: ah, well, in that case i guess it wouldnt be too much of a problem. Benimaru: *nods* "We were thinking this weekend." fang-hua: alright then. -elsewhere- Yohei: *rubs Chie's back* chie: ^w^~<3 Yohei: "Feel okay?" chie: yeah. Yohei: "That's good..." *hug* "Know what I did today?" chie: what? Yohei: "I improved the home security system, with a few more baby safe-guards." chie: *she smiles* that's great! Yohei: "Thanks...Just glad we got something in place for security." *holds her hand* "Anything you want to do tomorrow?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Ready for bed?" kim: yep. Jacqueline: *nods, slides under the sheets of her bed* "Well...I hope you get some good sleep." -elsewhere- Medusa: "Aren't you just growing up fast..." neian: guu! ^o^ Medusa: *opens a book, starts reading...* "What animal is that, Neian?" *points to a drawing* neian:... sss... Medusa: "Yes, a snake. And a snake goes...'ssss'..." neian: ^^ Medusa: *points to a dog* "And what is that animal?" neian: bwuf! bwuf! Medusa: "Yes--a doggie! 'Woof woof!'" neian: hehe! Medusa: *kisses her forehead* "So smart." *flips the page, showing a lion* "Is that a kitty?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Anything you need before bedtime?" -elsewhere- Victor: *asleep in lab* nozomi:....*puts a blanket over him*.... *smiles* Victor: "Zzz..." *smiles, feeling warmer under the blanket* nozomi: ^///^ Victor: *continues sleeping...* -elsewhere- Black Star: "Ready for bed?" tsubaki: *she nods* Black Star: *slides into bed beside her* "...I love you." tsubaki: *smiles* i love you too... Black Star: *smiles* "Sleep well..." *turns off the light, holds her hand* -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Himawari? Are you okay?" himawari:......tired..... Shamrock: *nods* "Want some warm milk?" himawari:....yes.... Shamrock: *heats up some milk* "...Will you be sleeping in your room tonight?" himawari:....could i......stay with you....you're....warm.... Shamrock: "..." *nods* "Of course. You are always welcome." himawari:....thank you.... Shamrock: *serves her the milk, smiles* "You're welcome." himawari:...... Shamrock: "...Is the bed comfortable? Do you want a different pillow or sheets?" himawari:......i feel.....safer....with you..... Shamrock: *smiles* "It means a lot to hear that. I hope I'm not a nuisance--I may snore..." -elsewhere- Lawless: "I can't sleep..." licht: zzzz...... Lawless: *pout* ("I guess I don't get to have a song played for me while I try to sleep...I'll go drain the lizard.") *gets up to go to the bathroom* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Mmm..." *small kiss on Gabriella's cheek* gabriella: ^///^ Hibana: *hugs her, patting her hands along her hips* "You have such a great figure." gabriella: o////o Hibana: *small laugh* "What? Am I wrong? You're beautiful." -elsewhere- Joker: *flipping through his phone* "...No updates." scarlet: was this really a good idea? Joker: "??? Sending in Victor? Yeah, why not? He gets us info on the 8th's Adora Burst..." scarlet:....right...... ['GET THE HELL AWAY FROM HER!' "her adora burst....i want to see it...."] Joker: "What, you had a better idea? How else do we convince Shinra?" scarlet:..... -elsewhere- Sakuya: *cuddle* naho: ^w^ Sakuya: *smooch* "Comfy?" naho: *she nods* Sakuya: "That's good." *leans his chin along her shoulder* naho: hehe~ ^^ Sakuya: *his arms wrap around her waist* "So huggable." naho: *nuzzle* U///w///U Sakuya: *hums lightly, as he rests his hands over her belly, holds her close* -elsewhere- himawari: *asleep* Shamrock: *watching her sleep...* ("She is peaceful now...I hope that lasts...We never talked as much when young master first brought her in...") himawari: zzzz..... Shamrock: "..." ("She didn't deserve this. No one does...Was I...ever this awful?") himawari: ..... *shifting in her sleep* Shamrock: "???" *eases his breathing so not to wake her* himawari:...... Shamrock: "..." *shifts the sheets over her* himawari:...*soft smile* Shamrock: *smiles* "Sleep well..." -morning- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: zzzz.... Kid: *smiles...smooch* stocking: =w= Kid: "Time to begin your day, Angel." stocking: *yawns* Kid: "Didn't sleep well?" stocking: i slept pretty good.... Kid: "That's good...Will you be studying at True Cross today?" stocking: is it the weekend? Kid: *nods* -elsewhere- Konro: "What would you like for Commander's dinner, Kabuki?" kabuki: perhaps some okonomiyaki? Konro: "Oh, good choice!" *grabs a bottle of sake* "Housewarming gift." kabuki: ah. Konro: "I'm happy for him and the sister. After that attack, glad he is moving forward." kabuki: indeed. who knows, maybe soon we'll be seeing the next generation of asakusa's leaders. Konro: "Ha ha! Please, you're going to make me feel even older." kabuki: hehe. Konro: "So, we'll be heading to their dinner tonight...Anything else to bring?" -elsewhere- Lawless: >w< *in bed...cuddled against--* licht: zzzzzz...... Lawless: *nudge nudge* licht: nngmhph.... Lawless: "Mmm...So huggable." licht: *muttering* cuz. im.....zz...an angel...zzz.... Lawless: "And what nice abs you have..." licht: *opens his eyes* nnnh...? Lawless: owo;;;; "...Morning." -he got wrecked. hard- Lawless: *twitching...his body embedded into the wall* "Ouchie." -elsewhere- Victor: *yawn, looks up* "Huh? I'm still in the lab?" nozomi: good morning. Victor: "..." *smile, yawn* "Hey." *stretches* "Ha. I always fall asleep in the lab. Glad you are here, bright and early." nozomi: t-thank you... .////. Victor: *stretches, then sniffs* "Ugh...I was at this so long, I need to shower first." *hands her his notebook* "You mind reviewing my notes while I get cleaned up?" nozomi: ah! right.... Victor: "Thanks." *smiles, winks, heads towards the bathrooms* nozomi:.... .////.;; Arthur: *already in the showers* Victor: *goes into the locker room, undresses, puts clothes into his cubby...enters the showers* "Mornin', Boyle!" Arthur: -____-;;; "Morning." Victor: *heads to stall, starts showering* -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Time to wake up..." himawari: nnh? *opens her eyes* Shamrock: "Hey. Ready to start the day?" -later- Higan: "Hey, Himawari, Sham." lavender: mornin' himawari:....*nods* Shamrock: *sniff sniff* "...What's burning?" Belkia: *holds up burnt toast...and his hair is on fire* "I don't know what I did wrong..." otogiri: *getting the fire extinguisher* Black Star: "Okay, new rule: Belkia never gets to cook again--" Belkia: D: Black Star: "Sham, get to work." Sham: "Hmph...Himawari, care to help me with toast?" -later- Sakuya: "All set for going out?" naho: yep. lilac:...*nods* Sakuya: *smiles* "Then let's get going. Can't wait to start..." -elsewhere- Emine: *stares at Chie* "Does your child require anything? I could eliminate any obstacles in your way." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Get lots of desserts! We'll need them for dinner!" Tsukiyo: *picks up a Japanese cheesecake* "Yummy~" -elsewhere- Akitaru: *looking through his records* "Where was that workshop again...?" shinra: workshop? Akitaru: "Ah, Shinra! I ever tell you about Vulcan?" shinra: what, from star trek? Akitaru: "Ha ha ha! No, Vulcan is an amazing expert at analyzing Flame Beings, known as the God of the Forge." shinra: oh? tamaki: and you're telling us this, becauuuuse? Akitaru: "Unfortunately--" Hibana: *pops up behind Shinra* "Unfortunately, Vulcan does not take well to people coming to them with offers to join their brigades. Haijima has tried for a long time..." shinra: GAH! iris: when did she-? Hibana: *holds up a key* "I made my own to let myself in~" shinra:.....that's a comforting thought. Hibana: ^^ Akitaru: -_____-; "In any case, since Vulcan is around your age, I thought maybe having you all visit them may convince them to work with the 8th." shinra: seriously, they're that young? Hibana: "Hard to tell, given how secretive Vulcan is. If you're going to see them, you'll need to ditch the brigade outfits and look like regular civilians, to better ingratiate yourself." shinra: ah, well we do have casual clothes. Arthur: *looks at Iris* iris:....what? Arthur: "You can't go out in your habit." iris: i knew that... ^^; Akitaru: "I'll look up Vulcan's workshop address. You all get ready for the meeting when it happens." shinra: right..... *still thinking about what he learned about the amaterasu incident* ...... Victor: *pops up behind Shinra* "Should I go with them to see Vulcan?" shinra: GAAAAH!! nozomi: ^^; Akitaru: "No, for right now, we need you to keep researching the Flame Humans' remains for any leads on what is causing the transformations." Victor: *nods, then looks at Shinra* "Something on your mind?" shinra: nothing just....its nothing... Akitaru: "??? You sure, son?" shinra:...yeah... Victor: (thinking: "Joker told me to keep an eye on him...") -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Anything you want to do, Himawari? Play a game? Go for a walk?" himawari: *reading something from off the bookshelf* Shamrock: "Ah. Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt your reading..." himawari:...its...ok... Shamrock: "...What are you reading?" -it seems to be some kind of book on old legends- Shamrock: "Ah. Which legend are you looking at?" -it seems to be related to kitsunes- Shamrock: "..." *sad look* "...You are thinking about Tsubaki?" himawari:...? Shamrock: "Kitsune kind of remind me of Tsubaki's animal form." himawari:....you....really...like him....dont you? Shamrock: x\\\^;;; "I...am having to make my peace with that. He likes someone else..." himawari:......oh... Shamrock: *sigh* "It's rough. I have been devoted to him for so long. But I also have to know what he feels, and I want to respect that." himawari:...... Shamrock: "...So, all I can do is accept how things are, and move forward." himawari:......*nod* Shamrock: *smiles* "...Thank you for letting me get that off my chest." himawari:.... Shamrock: "..." *pats her shoulder* -elsewhere- Shotaro: *vacuuming under the couch...using Bone of the Gorilla to get enough strength to lift the couch up with one hand...while people are already seated on the couch* mono:...... -_-; Emine: *enters the room...looks underneath the couch...pulls back a spring on the couch, right underneath Mono's seat...* mono: nyah! Emine: "Bad deed complete..." *continues walking back to his room* mono: *growling* Shotaro: ^^;; "Um...I finished vacuuming, so I'll just set the couch down now..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *holding up his phone* "Lilac, stand a bit closer to Naho." lilac: *scoot scoot* Sakuya: "That's good...Say cheese!" -click- Sakuya: "Hey, that looks great! See?" *shows his phone* naho: nice! lilac:...*faint smile* Sakuya: "You both look great in your outfits, too." naho: you too, sakkun~ ^^ Sakuya: ^^ *smooch* naho: ^///^ Sakuya: "Let's try underneath the tree." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *preparing for dinner* "Hmm...May need more salt." -elsewhere- Kid: "Feel okay?" stocking: mmhmm... Kid: *smiles, hugs* stocking: maybe after all this testing is over, we can take a vacation, just the two of us? Kid: "I would like that." *kiss on her cheek* "A reward for getting through the tests." stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: *smooch* stocking: U////U Kid: "Where should we vacation?" stocking: maybe a nice little inn by the countryside? Kid: "Oh, that would be nice! Get to see the flowers blooming..." stocking: ^^ Kid: "And wonderful breakfasts at the inn...and picnics." stocking: *nuzzle* Kid: *nuzzles, holds her* "That would be perfect...because you would be there." stocking: *smiles* Kid: "I love you." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *rests his forehead lightly against hers* stocking: U///U Kid: *his hand rests along her back, lightly rubbing* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Tickles a bit?" *kisses her other cheek lightly* stocking: a bit~.....your hands feel nice though~ Kid: *smiles* "So do yours...so strong and precise..." stocking: *smirks and grabs his rear* Kid: o\\\\\\o "Oh...So, you're going to do that, huh?" *puts his hands on her bottom* stocking: ooh~<3 Kid: *squeeze squeeze* "Oh...So nice." stocking: *soft moans* Kid: "You like that..." *massages her cheeks* stocking: y-yes~ >///< Kid: *he pushes her from behind towards him, pressing her against him* stocking: ah... Kid: *his hand slides up under her dress, touching her bottom* stocking: ah~ k-kiddo~! Kid: *smirks, as his mouth reaches her* stocking: mmmn~<3 Kid: *he continues to hold her bottom, his fingers sliding under her panties and pulling them down* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Welcome to dinner." fang-hua: thanks for inviting us all. kirei: ^^ fang-hua: (thinking: this is actually the first time i was ever at the commander's house. the estate is rather nice.) Konro: "Yes, thank you." *offers bottle to Kirei and Benimaru* Tsukiyo: *looking around* "Fancy home, Commander." Benimaru: *nods* fang-hua: *looking around* Tsukiyo: *looks around as well...including at a small painting of a few people who look like Benimaru* kabuki: ah, i take it that's you in your younger days, commander? Benimaru: "??? ...Yes. When I was tiny." -elsewhere- Johannes: "Come on in! I can show you what I did to Mikuni's doll!" customer: eh.... O_O; Johannes: "See?" *holds up the doll--which now has elephant ears and a nose* "I combined his Ella doll with an elephant! An Ella-phant! Eh? Eh?" customer: right..haha....ha....*backing away* metsu: doctor, stop harrassing the customers. Johannes: *pout* "I'm not harassing. I am just creative at attracting new customers." -elsewhere- *A cell phone rings* Shamrock: "??? Tsubaki? I think you have a phone call." tsubaki: *she answers* yes? this is tsubaki speaking. Touma: "Hello, Ms. Nakatsukasa." tsubaki: *her heart practically dropped to her stomach* !!! Touma: "It's been awhile. How are you?" tsubaki:.......what do you want? Touma: "Straight to the point, huh? Sorry, I guess you have been busy tending to various tasks...I just wanted to see how you are managing. I am sure your house feels like it gets more crowded all the time." tsubaki:..... Touma: "Tell me, are all of your visitors behaving themselves?" tsubaki:....my family has been on good behavior, yes. Touma: "...Happy to hear that about your 'family'...I hope you are taking care of yourself as well. I would hate for something to happen. I could always recommend a doctor. Or a nurse." tsubaki:.....what are you implying? *shaking, but keeping calm* Touma: "I never imply, Ms. Nakatsukasa. You sound a bit under the weather, and I am simply asking whether I may recommend someone to you. I know medical professionals everywhere, from Death City all the way to...Asakusa." tsubaki: !!! ......... Shamrock: *watching, looking worried* Touma: "If you ever require my assistance, please know C3 is always near." tsubaki:..... Touma: "Well, I have a meeting--interviewing new applicants for the position of my personal assistant. And I'm sure you are busy as well tending to your 'family.' I will let you go. Goodbye, Ms. Nakatsukasa." tsubaki:....*she hangs up*......*shivering* Shamrock: "Tsubaki...Wh-What happened?" -she explains what happened- lavender: that....sack of SHIT! Higan: *practically growling* Belkia: *oddly serious-looking* Shamrock: *shivering* otogiri:.... himawari:.....this is....my fault....mr touma's angry....because i ran away.....*trembling* tsubaki: himawari...its ok, this isnt your fault at all. Shamrock: *holds Himawari's hand* "He is angry...because he is a pathetic creature. This has nothing to do with you: you did nothing wrong." tsubaki: ..... otogiri: on the positives, yumikage and junichiro are our allies, as are those three girls, right? lavender: that is true. Higan: "But if Touma is doing an end-run around them to directly threaten Tsubaki over the phone? And getting a new personal assistant? That all sounds bad." tsubaki:..... otogiri: tsubaki....it's going to be ok. Belkia: *nods* "We're not going to let that weenie get to any of us." -elsewhere- Jun: "??? What is Touma up to?" yumikage: i dunno...but i dont trust him for a moment... mitsuba: 'new assistant'....i have a bad feeling about this. hyakuya: no kidding.... Jun: "Who is he even interviewing?" shinoa: no way of telling. tsurugi: even i dont know. 83 -elsewhere- Kuro: *curled up in Mahiru's lap* mahiru: ....*small smile* tetsu: *doing push-ups* Hugh: "93, 94, 95..." kaori: *smile* it certainly is peaceful nowadays.... uzuki: no kidding... Kuro: *yawn* "Hope it stays peaceful a bit longer..." mahiru: spring's going to be here before we know it... Kuro: "Good. I was getting tired of the cold." Hugh: "121, 122..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *playing ball with the twins* hinata: over here! over here! reimi: ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: *kicks to Hinata* "Coming your way!" -elsewhere- Kid: "Ah~" stocking: *panting* Kid: *small pant...he smiles, as he looks up and down her* "You're beautiful." stocking: you're not too bad on the eyes either~ *kiss* Kid: ^\\\^ "That means so much, coming from you..." *kiss* stocking: aww. Kid: *holds her* "Mmmm...So huggable and warm...and hot." stocking: ^///^ Kid: *pats her side* "You are the sexiest person I have ever known..." stocking: as are you~ Kid: *snuggles* "I can't wait for that vacation..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Mmm...Sister, you are a great cook!" reimi: thanks. ^^ Benimaru: *small pout* "I helped..." Konro: *trying to hold back a laugh* reimi: ^^; Benimaru: *clears throat* "Kohana, anything to drink?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *hugs Tsubaki* tsubaki: thanks...i needed that today.... Black Star: *nods* "Hey. You're going to be fine. You have an entire household full of vampires, you got me, and most importantly, you're strong." tsubaki:...*she smiles* Black Star: *holds her, smiles* "See? That's a happy smile." -elsewhere- Victor: *reading through a history book* nozomi:....oh, that's the amaterasu incident, right? i think i remember my father mentioning it... Victor: "Oh--you're familiar with it?" *looking at photographs of the documented destruction* "It was...destructive." nozomi: not really, just with what i've read in books. Victor: *points to the photo* "You ever hear the mythology about how this world came into being? What created it?" nozomi: i've heard a lot of stories, but there's so many interpretations to it... Victor: "Yeah...It has to do with those interpretations around the Adora Burst--and how it created this world...and can destroy it..." nozomi:.... Victor: "The Burst caused this..." *taps on the photograph* "...and as a scientist, I want to know more--so that something can be done with it, to benefit humanity." nozomi: ....*she nods* right... -the photo is of a large crater on the outskirts of tokyo; the amaterasu crater- Victor: *sighs* "I don't want to see that destruction again. And with some Flame Humans having that purified flame of the Adora Burst...I wanted to work here at the 8th to see it firsthand." shinra:....... Victor: *senses Shinra, but keeps talking* "Nozomi, have you ever been to the Crater?" nozomi: not personally, but my father has. *showing a photograph of toshiaki and a woman at the crater. the woman is giving him the bunny ears* Victor: *small snort laugh* "That's...Your dad? And...?" nozomi: a family friend, dr itou. she's also one of my mentors. Victor: "Oh! She also researches Flame Humans?" nozomi: to some extent. she also works with machines as well. she once built a flame powered mech suit. Victor: *shiny eyes* "Really?" nozomi: *she nods* Victor: "Neat...She work with any brigade?" nozomi: not to my knowledge. no. Victor: "Hmm...Hope I can talk with her at some point. Thanks for telling me about her." ^^ -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "It's getting late. Time for you two to head on home to bed." hikage: awww. hinata: that's lame. -n- Mr. Tsubaki: "The earlier you get to bed, the earlier you'll be up for cupcakes and fruit for breakfast~" hinata: *already asleep* hikage: *also heading to sleep* Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles, whispers to Reimi* "That was fast..." reimi: ^^; you know how kids can be. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I forget sometimes..." *thinks of Sakuya, Lilac, his own childhood...* -elsewhere- Konro: *pours a bit of sake out* "That was a delicious meal. Thank you for hosting us." Benimaru: *nods* -elsewhere- Tool: "Io's sleeping soundly." saki: *she smiles* Tool: "...Want some tea?" saki: i'd like that. Tool: *sets to work* "How was Io at daycare? What did the babysitters there say?" saki: she's behaving, but keeps to herself a lot. Tool: "Hmm...Maybe introverted?" saki: maybe... Tool: "...What were you like as a kid, Saki?" saki: me? i was a bit rambunctious. ^^; Tool: "Ha ha...Raised heck around the house with Chie?" saki: i guess she kinda helped me cool down a lot... Tool: *smiles* "That's it is with you, one who is calm..." *stares at her* "...one who is passionate." saki: ? Tool: "I admire how you persist, how confident you are." saki: *soft smile* aww. Tool: *smile...puts out his hand* saki: *small smooch* ^w^ Tool: ^\\\\^ "Heh..." chie: awww. Tool: o\\\\\o "...You've been there the entire time, haven't you?" chie: dont mind me~ saki: oh my, i didnt think my sister was a vouyer. for shame. chie: s-SAKI! >////< saki: haha! Tool: *snort laugh* chie: -n- -elsewhere- Arthur: *laughing* tamaki: what's so funny? Arthur: "If you ever want a laugh--" *giggle* "--ask Iris about various animals. Like ask her what she thinks an elephant looks like..." tamaki: ??? iris: .~. Arthur: "And Shinra didn't know what a bull looked like..." shinra: that's not true! i've seen bulls before! >3< Arthur: "Oh, really? Then why did you need to look it up online?" shinra: it's been a while since i was on a farm. Arthur: "??? You were actually on a farm? Doing what?" shinra: it was back when i was just a kid. my mom took sho and i to a farmers market. Arthur: "Ah. So, you saw the animals and picked up produce?" shinra: yeah, it was a lot of fun. iris: i've never actually been to a farm before.. Arthur: "Hmm...Neither have I. Have you heard of Mutton Busting? I have long wanted to tame one of those wild beasts." shinra: not really. -elsewhere- Touma: *reviewing his applications* "Excellent..." -outside the office- girl in school uniform: this is so dumb, why are we being dragged into this? random person: say, wasnt your sister in C3? school girl: yeah she was, why do you ask? *Touma exits* Touma: "Hello." -the applicants look up at him- girl: ..... Touma: "I am happy to have you here for today's interviews. Sorry for the wait. I am Taishi Touma, vice manager." -one girl raises her hand- girl 2: will we be doing an oral test, or is this a written test? Touma: "Written first, then one-on-one interviews." girl 2: do we have to bring our own stationary? i left mine at home. Touma: "I can provide stationery." *starts walking from his office to an empty room, gesturing for them to follow* -the applicants follow behind him- girl 1:....... *There are numerous school desks with chairs, and a chalkboard at the front* Touma: "Have a seat." *he hands each of them the test and a pencil* girl: what is this, school? -_-; Touma: *a bit too close to her* "We are simply making sure you got through school--and to push you towards adulthood." girl: ....... *The questions are largely about biology, mathematics, and problem-solving* -the test goes on until it concludes- Touma: *nods* "Give me a few minutes to grade these. Drinks and snacks are in the next room..." *exits for another room* -later- girl:.... Touma: *re-enters, points at the girl* "Let's begin the interview. Right this way..." girl:....*she follows* *Inside is a table, two chairs, and a lamp* girl:..... Touma: "Have a seat. I look forward to talking with you, Miss..." girl:....natsuna kanemoto. Touma: *smiles* "That is a unique name." natsuna: is it really? Touma: *nods* "It stands out. Well, let's get started with the interview. How far along are you in your education?" natsuna: i'm a 2nd year in junior high. Touma: "Oh, really? What would you say is your best subject?" natsuna: i guess writing? Touma: "That is a strong skill. Communication is key here, in order to best follow orders and to follow through on what I ask be communicated to my colleagues. Now, for the opposite question: what do you do when you have a bad subject in school, and can you give an example for how you overcome that problem?" -elsewhere- Benimaru: *smiles at Kirei* "Good dinner?" kirei: *she smiles* thank you, benimaru. Benimaru: *holds her hand* "...Thank you." *small kiss* kirei: ^///^ Benimaru: "...Did you..." kirei: hmm? Benimaru: "...want to stay over?" kirei: oh! if its not a problem with you... Benimaru: *shakes his head* "...I'm nervous. But it's not a problem." -elsewhere- Victor: *yawn* "Well, I'm turning in..." nozomi: good night then. Victor: "Good night. Pleasant dreams..." nozomi: r-right.... ./////. Victor: "..." *waves* nozomi: *meek wave* o/////o Victor: .\\\\. *turns and quickly leaves* tamaki: *glaaaaaaaaaaaare* Victor: "!!! ...Hello, Tamaki." tamaki: *glint* im watching you.... Victor: "...Okay." *smile* "I'll let you in on a little secret..." tamaki: what...? Victor: *smirks, leans in, towering over her* "I watch everyone--as a good scientist must~" tamaki: O____O;; Victor: *smiles* "So just know that's what I do. Good night." tamaki:...if you try anything to her, you're as good as dead, punk! Victor: *smiles* "What ever makes you think I would? I have no intention of hurting Nozomi...and it's not really up to you what she thinks or wants, now is it?" tamaki:...... Victor: "And I would expect her friend to be worried about someone new coming here. So, I'll focus on my research, and you focus on Nozomi...Deal?" tamaki:...... -elsewhere- Johannes: *doodling* metsu: *finishing up work for the day* Mikuni: *playing with dolls* Jeje: *changing a light bulb...* Johannes: "I DREW A VAMPIRE!" *holds up his doodle* metsu: an excellent job. we'll put it up on the fridge. Johannes: *happy hand-clap* "Yay!" Jeje: "..." *holds up an apple magnet for the fridge* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *lies down* -knock- Shamrock: *sits up, answers the door* otogiri: belkia got his hand stuck in the coffee pot. im taking him to the ER. again. Shamrock: x_-;;;;; "...Okay. Don't let him bite people." otogiri: understood. Shamrock: "How long you think it'll be this time?" otogiri: i'll give the estimate of 7 minutes the fastest. Shamrock: *nods* "I'll hold down the fort." -later- Belkia: -3- "Stupid coffee pot is out to get me..." otogiri: *sweatdrop* Belkia: *glares at the coffe pot, which now has a frowny face in perspiration on it* "I'M WATCHING YOU!" ???: bel....ki...a..? -ayami is laying in the hospital bed next to his- Belkia: o_______O *whispers* "Heeeeeeeeelp..." ayami:...am i....dreaming...? *she's covered in bandages* i did....something bad.... Belkia: "...Dude...You didn't..." otogiri:..... Belkia: "Oh, God...Why did you do that?" ayami: do you.....hate me now? *her eyes seem lifeless* Belkia: ._o *looks at Otogiri* otogiri:.....its ok. Belkia: "...No, I don't hate you...I'm sorry..." ayami: im sorry that...i...ever burdened you.... Belkia: "...You just scared me, that's all. I'm around a lot of scary people." *points at Otogiri* "You should see what Otogiri does when I get this coffee pot stuck on my hand." otogiri:... -_-; Belkia: "So, um...no hard feelings, Ayami?" ayami:.....it's....my own fault.... Belkia: "Hey...It isn't...It's no one's fault. Just...got to get past this. Make it disappear." ayami: *gets up* otogiri: you just sit down...dont...even think about it.... Belkia: ._. "...What exactly was she thinking?" ayami:...... Belkia: "Um...Ayami? What are you doing?" ayami:.... *staring at the ceiling, laying back down* Belkia: "???" -elsewhere- Shamrock: *looking at his bed* himawari: zzzz..... Shamrock: "..." *defeated smile...crawls into bed carefully beside her* himawari:....*shivers* Shamrock: "..." *pulls the sheets over her...small hug* himawari:....*slight nestle against his chest* Shamrock: *holds her, as he yawns* lavender: cute. Higan: *nods* Shamrock: x_-; *tries to fall asleep...* -early morning- Benimaru: *turns* kirei: zzz.... Benimaru: "..." *smile, tries to leave the bed without waking her...* -elsewhere- lavender: zzzzz..... Higan: *cuddling* -in another room- naho: zzzzz.... Sakuya: "..." *blows lightly at her ear* naho: >////< Sakuya: *whispers* "Time for beautiful young women to wake up..." *small nibble on her ear* naho: s-sakkun! >///O Sakuya: *rubs her arm a bit, hugging her* -elsewhere- Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: zzzzzzzzzzz *KNOCK KNOCK* stocking: neh? w-whu-wha? Kid: *snore* Patty: *from behind the door* "You two up yet?" stocking: im up.. *rubs eyes* Patty: "Well, we got a surprise for breakfast--so hurry!" stocking: ok. kiddo~ wakey wakey~ Kid: "H-Huh?" *looks up* stocking: it's morning~ Kid: *yawn* "So it is...and what a beautiful morning." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *stretches...gets out of bed and takes his robe* -and so- Gopher: "Surprise!" *holds up a box* "I brought donuts!" Kid: "...This is the surprise?" Gopher: :< kirika: mornin' Gopher: *shiny eyes* "Good morning!" Patty: *already eating a donut* -later- Kid: "Plans for today?" stocking: maybe i could do more studying. Kid: *nods* "Sounds like a plan. Need any help?" stocking: i think i'm gonna study over at the cram school, try making friends. Kid: "That will be good. See you this evening for dinner?" stocking: *she nods* Kid: *smiles, kisses her cheek* "Good luck." stocking: ^///^ Kid: "I'll finish some of my own studies with Father today." stocking: right. Kid: *nods, smiles* "Until then..." -later- Kid: "And this file, Father? Has that mission been completed?" lord death: yep. that puts soul at needing only one more soul plus a rogue witch... Kid: "Amazing...Another Death Scythe." lord death: indeed... Kid: "Which witches are on your Death List?" -elsewhere- Shamrock: *yawn* himawari: zzzz..... Shamrock: "???" *looks at the clock* -10:14 AM- Shamrock: "Oh dear...I overslept." *gets out of bed* "...Himawari?" himawari:...hmmn? Shamrock: "It's after 10. Time to wake up." himawari:...*getting up* Shamrock: "Sleep okay?" himawari:....*nods* Shamrock: "That's good. Let's see whether someone else made breakfast--and whether Otogiri and Belkia are back." -and so- otogiri: good morning. naho: how did it go? Belkia: "...Well, my hand is now sans coffee pot...but..." naho: hmm? Belkia: "...I ran into that girl who was following me." naho: oh. Belkia: "She...looked pretty bad. Hospitalized." naho: !!! Belkia: "I felt bad--I didn't mean to cause that for her." naho:...... Belkia: "Naho, what would you do?" naho: me? o.o~? Belkia: *nods* "Yeah. I don't know what to do with someone who was...well, struggling like this. I could use some advice." naho: hmmm...maybe a fruit basket? Belkia: "I guess that's a start. Will she misinterpret that, though?" naho:...*shrug* Belkia: *sigh* "Okay, thanks. I'll get to work on the fruits basket--" *looks down...lifts his foot...and the coffee pot is on his foot* "...MY ONE TRUE ENEMY..." otogiri:... -_-; Sakuya: "...Maybe try soap and water this time, rather than another ER bill." naho: or try turning into a doll and shimmy your foot out! Belkia: ._. "...Oh." *POOF* *the coffee pot rests on the floor, with Belkia in doll form inside it* naho: *picks it up and pulls the doll out* TA-DAH~! Belkia: "Magic!" Sakuya: *claps his hands* lilac: wow... naho: hehe~ ^^ *peace sign* Belkia: "I guess I'll be putting on more magic shows to pay the ER bill." ^^; naho: megane-pire~! Belkia: -_____-;;;; "...Ouch." naho:...~? owo Belkia: "That pun..." naho: what? it's cute! >n< Sakuya: "I thought it was." *smiles* Belkia: "Look, I'll handle the cute jokes here!" -elsewhere- stocking: *checking the map* lets see....hmmm... ???: "Hello." stocking: hmm? *she looks up* ya? Shima: "Yo!" stocking: hey. you're in...rin's class, right? Shima: *nods* "Renzo Shima, at your service~" stocking: nice to meet you then shima. Shima: "Likewise! If you ever need any help around campus, let me know--I know everything, every place, and everyone around here!" stocking: i'll keep that in mind.....1106....1106...hmm... Shima: "Ah, looking for Room 1106? Cool, cool..." stocking: let's see...ah! here we go! Shima: "??? You have a class there? Which is it?" stocking: i'm actually doing some cramming to become a student teacher, more or less. ^^' Shima: "Ooo, smart. But be careful in there--the corner of the ceiling leaks." stocking: noted. Shima: "Who teaches this class?" stocking: isnt this the freshman class? Shima: *nods* "Maybe Yukio?" stocking: that's good. *she smiles* Yukio: "Oh, Stocking. Welcome." stocking: hey. noriko: oh, you're....mr pheles' daughter, arent you? Yukio: "Okay, let's get started...Have a seat next to Noriko, Stocking." stocking: right! *she sits down* Yukio: "We begin today's lesson looking at taming demons in the category of Galatea..." *writing on the chalkboard* stocking:.... (thinking: i have no idea what that means. -_-; ) Yukio: "This is forcing a demon into an inanimate object." stocking: oh. like a possessed doll? Yukio: "Yes, although the process of forcing a demon into an inanimate object can make that object gain movement and abilities..." *opens a small chest...and a walking desk lamp pops out* noriko: ah! Lamp-Chan: *blinks light on and off...as it dances across the desk* Yukio: "This one is rather well trained. Other Galatea are less so. Imagine a demon possessing an entire building...and bringing it down upon you." stocking: o_o; (thinking: then honekoneko's also....) Yukio: "Even something innocuous like a doll could be formidable, depending on the form of taming completed. After all, the doll could just house the demon, or the demon could transform the doll..." stocking: *awkward sweat* izumo: *raises hand* Yukio: "Yes, Izumo?" izumo: it's because of that reason that games such as 'hitori kakurenbo' are ill advised, right? Yukio: *nods* "The results can be catastrophic." stocking:.... Yukio: "You will be testing your skills with Galatea in a situation similar to Hitori Kakurenbo, but it will be supervised." *notices Stocking* "Something wrong?" stocking: nothing, just thinking... Yukio: "Well, let's move onto another set of demons: Elements." *he draws a flame, a water droplet, a tornado, rocks, and some crudely drawn fifth element* stocking: the 5th one is metal, right? shiemi: i thought it was grass? izumo: of course you would -_-; shiemi: ^^; Yukio: "These elements are in harmony: each is stronger than another, but weaker than another." -later- Yukio: "Let me return your tests to you...Shiemi, you still need to use actual names for plants, not your pet-names for them." shiemi: ^^; Yukio: "Good work, Izumo, but you confused two of the Galatea versions." izumo: ._.

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DEATH CITY DAYS GAIDEN 1: the arachnophobia massacre

-60 years ago-

leech: eyyyyy you jelly? Mosquito: "Hmph. I simply think Lady Arachne needs a gentleman befitting her regalness, not some brute." leech: then go into your younger looking form and put the moves on her ya old coot. I do it all the time! Mosquito: *angry twitch* "You pervert..." leech: whaaat I do it for food! Mosquito: "...And that works? How?" leech: I just get them alone and drink their blood. I also store some of it for later. Mosquito: "You dare to drink of our divine maiden's blood?!" leech: I didn't say _her_, just random ol chumps off the streets! Mosquito: "Oh...Hmm...And that works for you?" leech: you'd be amazed. Mosquito: "..." (squirms) "What if I'm not good at the small talk?" leech: sounds like it isn't my problem. Mosquito: "Hmph. Damn you. I'll do it myself." leech: if it blows up in your face, don't come complaining to me! Mosquito: "Your confidence in me is shocking..." -and so- Evangeline:...... Mosquito: *clears his throat* "Excuse me?" Evangeline: hmm? oh. hello mosquito. Mosquito: "Hello, Evangeline. How are you?" Evangeline: well, I suppose... Mosquito: "Hmm...Is there anything I could do?" Evangeline:...I would like some tea, if it isn't too much trouble. Mosquito: (nods, bows) "Very well. I will brew it." -outside baba yaga's castle- Mosquito: (nods to the guards--then spots someone) "What on earth...?" guard: halt! identification is required past this point. Mosquito: (approaches) "Who are you?" ???: ....just family, that's all... Mosquito: (tense, aims his nose at her) "Family is not usually invited here...Your name?" ???: *smirk* -vector plate arrow- guard: hrk! *impaled* Mosquito: "!!!! No!" *propels his Needle Nose at her* medusa: *rolls eyes and dodge* do you mind? I have a bit of a business meeting with arachne, now be a good little servant and let me in, ok? Mosquito: "Never!" (swings around and stabs against at her) medusa: gah! tch-....that the best you got, old man?! Mosquito: *his skin is giving off heat* "Hardly...FORM FROM 200 YEARS AGO!" medusa: gross...but you know the saying, the bigger they are, the harder they fall... Mosquito: (slams hand down at Medusa) "The smaller they are...the easier to squish." -inside- guard: lady arachne! your sister medusa is attacking our guards! Giriko: "?!! Let me out the fucking snake!" Arachne: (folds her fan, steps down from the web to the floor) "How close is she to my current location?" guard: she's taken down the first 3 waves! Evangeline: mother? what's going on? Arachne: (gets down to Evangeline's eye level) "Eva, I need you to follow the guards to the safe room." Evangeline: but what about you, mother? Arachne: *hugs her* "I will join you soon. Please, wait for me." Evangeline:..... guard: lady eva, this way please. Arachne: (sad smile at Evangeline) -in one of the legs- medusa: is this all you got sis? I've gone through like...hundreds of your soldiers now! Mosquito: (now in 400 years ago form, but bleeding) "I'm still standing--and you won't, you snake." medusa: *sigh* do you ever give up? *summons vector sword* Mosquito: "Not until my opponent is dead beneath my feet." (resumes fighting stance, ready to slice her in two) medusa: hmmm.... medusa: *she charges at him* HYAAH!!! Mosquito: (stands still, smirks..."Yes, just a bit closer, then I dash behind her and slice her from behind...") medusa: *looks up* hmm? Mosquito: "???" (looks up as well) medusa: now. -cue arrow rain- Mosquito: "What?!" *arrows through the forehead and eyes* "AAAAH!" medusa: *grins* Mosquito: (clutches his face, howling..."I have to heal before she gets to Lady Arachne!") medusa: *arrow aimed at his face*...... medusa: nighty night~ *shoots the arrow into his forehead* Mosquito: "UHRK! ...Lady Arachne...forgive..." (collapses) medusa: now if you excuse me, I have business to attend to... *Something bites Medusa's skin* medusa: *wince* what? *Another bite against her neck, then against her feet, arms, sides* medusa: w-what?! *They are spiders* Arachne: (disembodied voice) "Amazing what one can accomplish...Now, die." *Sharper bites and venom entering Medusa* medusa: *screaming* Arachne: (smirk heard from her voice) "Are my babies hurting you? Such a shame." medusa: tch- *vector arrows the spiders off and at her* I think you have something I want, sister dearest... Arachne: (emerges from shadows) "Oh?" (summons a web--which twirls a broken piece of the castle's column down at Medusa) "Then it's something I will never give you." medusa: !! -vector shield- too bad, guess you can expend more soldiers then... Arachne: "As if you would leave once you got what you wanted--" (tosses a second column at her with more web) medusa: !! *transforms into a snake and escapes into the vents* Arachne: "!!! Damn!" *taps communicator* "Guards! Update?!" guard: Evangeline is safe. no clue where giriko went... Arachne: "...Giriko? If you can hear me, get that witch: she is going through the vents." Giriko: "..." (looks up at vents...hears something...) -in the containment room- researcher: why do we have that vial of blood? Researcher #2: "Something Lady Arachne asked us to monitor for advanced research. It's properties for influencing others are astounding." researcher: and the FREAKIN SOUL FRAGMENT?! why do we have to keep so many papers on it? it freaks me out! Researcher #2: "Safety precaution." -rumbling in the vent- Researcher #2: *hears the rumbling* "Air conditioner kicking in?" researcher: but it's freezing down he-GRK Researcher #2: "?!! Oh no--" medusa: oh, what have we here? Researcher #2: (pulls gun) "Stay back!" Medusa: *vector arrows their hand to the console* nah. Researcher #2: "Ah! No! Don't! That material is dangerous!" Medusa: don’t worry, I’ll keep it safe. Researcher #2: *slams fist against big red button--containing the soul fragment behind glass* Medusa: like that’s going to work… Researcher #2: "Wait for it..." *ducks* Medusa: *pre-emptive shield* *Daggers fly from the walls towards Medusa* -vector shields are deflecting them away from medusa, the blood, and the soul- Researcher #2: "Oh no..." *slams intercom* "Guards! Get to Research Facility #7! medusa: *slices their head off* nah. *takes the blood and the soul* I'll be taking these~ Researcher #2: *dead* Guard: "We came as soon as we could! We--" *sees the damage* "Oh, poopie." Medusa: *smirks* Guard: *aims spear at her* "Release the specimens! This is your only warning!" Medusa: let me think…yyyyyyeeeeeaaah no. Guard: *stabby stabby stabby* "Die, vile witch!" Medusa: *dodge, scratch, dodge* oh my god don’t be so rude Guard: "You have no chance of escape! Lady Arachne would rather send this entire castle crashing down on top of us then let those specimens be released!" Medusa: crashing down on top of you? can do! *vector slash* Guard: "Ah!" *slash, bleeds, dies* -several bodies later- Giriko: "Tch. Who let this bitch in here?" guard: I DONT WANNA DIE! Giriko: "Man up, you fucking pussy! We got a job to do, and I am not carrying your dead weight! Now get ready to rip that snake cunt apart or else I will fucking rip your balls off and--" Evangeline: *whimpering* Giriko: "?!" *nervous smile* "Don't listen to Daddy's foul language, sweetie. I'm just, um, giving a motivational speech! Yeah! That's it." Evangeline: mother…. Giriko: (leans down, pats Evangeline's head) "Mama is going to be safe--don't worry." Evangeline:….

Giriko: "..." (pulls her in for a hug) -elsewhere- Arachne: *in separated spider form, searching for Medusa* medusa: so many of your soldiers dead....some 'matron' you turned out to be.... Arachne: *disembodied voice* "My soldiers are willing to die for me. Who would ever be willing to die for a treacherous witch like you?" Medusa: at least _i_ can handle myself. And you? you just sit on your little web looking pretty. Pretty STUPID! Arachne: "I don't send others to do my work for me. I do it because it's the best course of action. After all, you look rather tired--" *Spiders slam against Medusa en masse, like a fist crashing against her* Arachne: "Old woman..." Medusa: FUCK YOU, YOU’RE OLDER THAN ME! Arachne: (spiders bite all over Medusa) "And yet you still tire so easily. You have not taken good care of yourself, Sister. Too much time stressing out this weak physical form..." Medusa: …..*smirks* I could just get a new body….besides, getting rid of the baby weight isn’t as easy as it looks… Arachne: "Let me expedite that for you--by ridding yourself of this body...Just need to reach your very soul and rip it from you, you awful, sadistic monster." Medusa:……bitchgettingimpaledsayswhat. Arachne: "...What?" medusa:...vector spear. -a vector impales arachne through the back and out the stomach- Arachne: "--No!" *stabbed* Arachne: *coughs blood* "N-No..." Medusa: you talk shit. You get hit….now your one minion said something about ‘sending this castle crashing down’? Arachne: *struggling to breathe* "I-I'll send this whole castle crashing down b-before I..." medusa: BEAT YA TOO IT! Arachne: *glaring* "You won't win..." Medusa: you sure? cause it looks like I already did. Arachne: "My people won't stop fighting until your blood coats these walls..." Medusa: looks like most of them are dead to me….i should probably weed out the rest of them….and your brat spawn… Arachne: "!!! No!" guard: *over radio* lady arachne! what's going on? Arachne: "Lock the rooms! Don't let anyone in!" *desperately trying to lunge at Medusa* Medusa: *slashing at her with vectors* Guard: should we evacuate? Arachne: *screams of bloody pain* Guard: !!! we need to evacuate, now! Giriko: (nods) "Evangeline, stay close..." Maid: get the young mistress someplace safe! Giriko: "Where would that be?" -BOOM- Giriko: "!!! No!" -there is chaos, Evangeline is separated from giriko in the rush- Giriko: "Evangeline!" (reaching for her) -CRACK- Giriko: *all is black* "Ugh..." -hours later, you awake to silence, fog, and rubble- Giriko: "Where am I? What happ-!!! Arachne! Evangeline!" -but nobody came…- Giriko: "...No..." (tries to move, his right leg broken, his shoulder dislocated, as he drags himself through the building...) -something is laying in the center of the fog- Giriko: "???" *approaches...and shudders* -arachne lays lifelessly on the cold, hard ground- Giriko: *silent, just collapses to his good knee, tentatively reaching for her body...and she is not moving...he picks her up in his arms, she's still not moving...He sobs as he holds her* -there is no response- Giriko: *sobbing...* "Evangeline!" -silence- Giriko: "..." (lays Arachne down...wiping his eyes) "Evangeline!" (struggles to pull himself away from his deceased Arachne) "Evangeline!" (searches the entire building...) -she is nowhere to be found….not even under rubble- Giriko: "Fuck! Come on!" *screaming to the sky above* "Help me out, you bastard!" -all that can be found is dead soldiers and servants, broken furniture, and crumbling walls- Giriko: "...What do I do...?" (collapses onto the floor) -silence- Giriko: "..." (takes broken furniture and medical supplies to make a splint for his broken leg and pull himself together before walking back to Arachne...He lifts her body and takes her outside) "Wh-Where do I...What do I..." -elsewhere- Medusa: *coughs* damn…the poisons kicking in…. Noah: "Just get through it, you cow." Servant: "!!! M-May I help you, Madam?" Medusa:…..may I speak to you in private, slave? Servant: "Y-Yes, Madam..." (follows Medusa) Noah: "Tch. Guess I'll do something else while you two chat..." -later, screaming can be heard- Noah: *humming* "Hm-hm-hm hm-hm-hm hm-hm-hm-hmmmmm-hm-hm..." Medusa: it’ll take some adjusting over time, but I think I could rock this look… Noah: (glances her up and down) "Yeah, I'd say so. That you in there, Medusa?" Medusa: in the flesh..or _new_ flesh rather… Noah: "Hmm..." (stands up, approaches) "How long does it usually take you to adjust to the new skin?" Medusa: about a week or so… Noah: "What do you usually do to speed up the process? Stretches? Exercises? Can you even use your magic the same way?" Medusa: *small vector* yes. Though I might have to resonate with it more…intimately. Noah: (taps finger lightly along her small vector) "And what usually helps you get more in touch with yourself to resonate better?" (glances at her) "Maybe you need to touch yourself a bit more..." Medusa: *gives him a look* or have someone else do it~ Noah: "..." (trails finger down from the vector arrow and down her arm) "This new body..." Medusa: much better curves than the last one… _and_ she was fresh…if you catch my drift~ Noah: (his hand moves down along her arm and towards her hips) "Hmmm~ She did look luscious...And now you do..." Medusa: *smirks* Noah: *small pinch of her hip* -and so- Noah: *panting* Medusa:…fuck that was good… Noah: "Agreed...Think you're getting the hang of that body quite well...Much tighter than the last one, too." Medusa: and a lot more sensitive… Noah: "Could tell--the way you were howling." Medusa: probably woke the baby, but whatever… Noah: "Hmph. Don't worry about that. Just worry about Round 2."

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 22

with death, comes new life. also bachelor auctions

Kid: "...I'm sorry." -later- Patty: "..." (falls back face first into bed's pillow) -knock knock- julie: patti? c-could i come in? Patty: (sits up immediately, wipes tears, puts on smile) "Y-Yeah! Of course! Come in!" julie:....*hug* i dont know much about auntie....but if you want...i can share my mommy with you and liz... Patty: "..." (starts sobbing) "Julie!" (hugs her tightly) julie:....*hugging* roxanne:....mind if i come in too? Patty: (still crying) "Uh huh..." (holds out a hand) roxanne: *she hugs patti and julie* Patty: (keeps crying) "I'm sorry..." roxanne: you didnt do anything wrong, patti....it's ok..... -outside- lord death:.....................................*remembering how kid cried after his mother's death* Kid: "Stocking?" stocking: yeah? Kid: "I wanted to see how you are. After what you experienced..." stocking: a little nauseous.....but i'll live. Kid: "How was the medical examination?" stocking: i'm ok physically... -later- lord death: you ok, kiddo? Kid: (shakes his head) "It's...bringing back bad memories of...of...loss." lord death:......*hugs him* (young!kid: its my fault father.....mother.....she's dead because of me....i killed her.....) Kid: "And I don't...I mean, Liz was willing to kill her own mother, and I-I should have offered...She was going to do that, and I didn't stop her...And if Liz holds it against Stocking..." lord death:....*rubs his back*... Kid: (shakes his head) "I never should have brought Liz and Patty here...I feel like I just bring death wherever I go." lord death:....... Kid: "Father...when you have outlived so many people...what do you do to not go insane?" lord death: ......i knew i had a duty to this world....i wanted to protect these people.....its part of what led me to create death city... -elsewhere- medusa: *cradling baby neian* neian: guu.... Ponera: (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ "Yay!" medusa:....... Ponera: (blushes) "Oh. Sorry! Did you want to be along with you little one?" medusa:.... neian: muu? Ponera: "Medusa? Are you okay?" medusa: y-yeah....just....a little tired from labor....(thinking: why? why do i keep seeing their face....??) Ponera: "The doctor said you needed more rest...And Neian looks like she can use sleep, too." neian: *yawn* medusa: *she nods*....keep shaula away from her. she's a bad influence. shaula: ruuuuuude! Ponera: "On it. Grimmy, please lock Shaula in her room." grimoire: *lifts her over his shoulder* shaula: i didnt do anything! this is crap! i know my rights dammit! D:< Ponera: "We'll give you whatever you want to preoccupy your time! Just ask Grimoire or Nals!" -elsewhere- Rekka: "..." maki: they should be here soon..... Rekka: "And then what happens to me? You think you can imprison the will of God?" iris: *iris chop* down boy. Rekka: T_T "Some people just do not like God's Word." shinra: *looking around* any sign of them, commander? Akitaru: "They should have been here ten minutes ago..." (spots someone approaching) "I think that's them..." shinra: *squiiiint* Akitaru: "Yo!" (waves at the group) dia:....*she gives him a look* Akitaru: "So...We have this prisoner here who kind of has been burning a lot of people, and we need him transferred into police custody." dia: commander? *she looks at leo, waiting to see what he has to say* Burns: (inhales) "Rekka...What happened to you?" Rekka: (chuckles) "Fulfilling what you would want me to do, sir." dia: *fire claws aimed at rekka's face* the commander gave you no such order to burn innocent civilans. Burns: "..." Rekka: "I was simply doing what he intended to but was too humble to request directly." maki: ?? Rekka: "There is only one logical interpretation: why should us Flame Beings be the minority of this world, when we should share our gift with all? Right, Commander?" Burns: "...You're insane." iris: how can you say that? HOW CAN YOU ACT LIKE THEIR LIFES MEAN NOTHING?! shinra: (thinking: you dun fucked up hoshimiya, you dun fucked up!) Rekka: " 'Nothing'? I don't think their lives are nothing. I just think I can let them reach their full potential." (he sneers) "It is not my fault your sisters did not earn God's favor." shinra: YOU SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH BEFORE I KICK YOUR DAMN TEETH IN!! Rekka: (laughs) "Oh, you fail to see how ephemeral this world is, Shinra. I am here to show you the light behind these shadows..." shinra: why you- Akitaru: (holds Shinra's wrist) "Enough. Leo, get him out of here." Burns: "..." (nods to Dia) dia: come along now, hoshimiya... Rekka: "..." (sweeps leg under Dia, knocking her to the floor, snaps off handcuffs with flames and seizes Iris by the neck) dia: !!!! iris: grk- Rekka: "I give you ascension..." (heats up his fingers) "I convert you..." shinra: IRIS! *he jumps in to kick rekka across the face* Rekka: "Arg!" (kicked in the face, losing his grip on Iris's neck) iris: *scrambles to her feet and backs away, coughing* shinra: iris! are you ok? iris: *cough* i-i think so.... Rekka: (slams hands along the ground, igniting flames around himself to form a cross) "I am giving you ascension! Accept it!" dia: *she charges at him with flame claws* Rekka: "Fire Fist!" (dashes at her, ready to punch into her face) dia: *jumps back, tail whips 3 fire balls that take the form of wolf heads* CERBERUS STRIKE! Rekka: (tries to dodge, but the third fireball knocks into his knee, sending him to the ground) "Damn you!" Burns: (fire crackling behind his eyepatch) "Stand down, soldier. You're finished." dia: *she nods* Rekka: (struggling to get up, but his knee is too burned for him to stand) "Damn you all..." Rekka: (blasts his hands with fire to propel himself, burning his skin along his knuckles as he sails to burn Iris and Akitaru to ashes) "Die!" iris: !!!! shinra: *shielding them* LIKE HELL!! Rekka: (flames burst along his arms to his shoulders, burning the skin across, as he does not stop running) Akitaru: "Rekka! Stop!" Burns: "..." (flames shoot from the ground trying to block Rekka) shinra: *braces for impact* *SLICE* *SPLURT* Rekka: (frozen in his tracks, as he shakes and coughs blood) shinra: *opens his eyes*.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!! iris: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! maki: !!!!!!!!!!!!! dia: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rekka: "Damn..." (stabbed) "That's...not it..." gabriella: i heard noise whats-......EEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!! Hibana: "Oh my God!" (approaches Rekka, trying to administer medical aid) Rekka: (choking on his blood) "The Priest--I have to--Why do this to me?!" (choking) foien: call the paramedics! Rekka: "Foien? Karim?" Karim: "Do something! He can't die!" (looks around) "Who the hell attacked?!" Rekka: "I-I'm sorry..." -elsewhere- Spirit: "Sachiko! We have an emergency!" sachiko: ?? !!!!! Spirit: "Fire Brigade prisoner! Stabbed in the heart!" sachiko: on it! Hibana: (bringing in Rekka) "Here!" (her dress has Rekka's blood on it) sachiko: mother of god....get him to the ER, stat! Nurse #2: "On it!" *Nurses get Rekka onto gurney and into ER* -elsewhere- Kid: (holding Shiori) Patty: (asleep, Julie napping on her lap) liz: ....*smiles* Kid: "Liz..." (looks to her) liz: hmm? Kid: "Thank you being in my life...and I only hope I can repay you..." *sniffs* "...and Patty." liz:...i should be thanking you....for all you've done for us. *she smiles* Kid: "...I never think it's enough..." liz: ?? Kid: "I want to give you and Patty so much for what you have done for me..." liz:...... Kid: "I...I want you to know that this is your home, as long as you want it to be. No matter what." liz:.....thanks.... Kid: (blushes) "O-Of course..." -elsewhere- NoFix: "Jeez, I thought this Brooklyn thing would've worked out better than this. Now those DWMA find out what is going on inside the operation?" scientist: fortunately, they dont know _we_ are here...just the failed experiments... NoFix: "Maybe we should make sure they don't know we are here...Come on. Let me go top-side and kill off people getting too close. A few cops. Maybe some people at the hospital. I'll even bring you some hamburgers~" -at the hospital in death city- Hibana: (in a new set of clothes...purchased hastily at the hospital) -_- (the black shirt says "PRETTY KITTY" in rainbow letters) "Any report on Rekka?" sachiko:....i'm sorry.....there wasnt anything we could do.... Hibana: "..." (stunned) Akitaru: "...Damn." ("Not another one." Burns: "..." (hangs his head down) Karim: "Oh God..." dia:...... -later, at the first- Karim: (lighting the candles in the cathedral before bowing his head) ruby: hmm? !!!! this looks bad.... pearl: a funeral procession?....commander? what happened? Burns: "...We lost Rekka." pearl:............. dia:....pearl- -pearl only replied with an anguished scream- Karim: (tears falling as he continues the hymn to give solace to the departed) ruby:....*hugging pearl* Burns: "We send our departed brother Rekka Hoshimiya to Sol. May his ashes reunite with our lord and find peace." dia: ashes to ashes.... --All of the congregation completes the prayer-- pearl:...... -a few days later- saki: *screaming* Tuhl: "I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING OR HOW TO DEAL WITH THIS!" chie: CALL THE DAMN HOSPITAL OR SO HELP ME I WILL SKIN YOU AND WEAR YOU AS A COAT!! D:< mana: 0-0;;;; Tuhl: "I'M DOING IT! WHY CAN'T YOU HUMANS JUST LAY EGGS AND BE DONE WITH IT?!" Shotaro: "So...Saki, you doing okay?" saki: i-i think s-AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! j-just in labor, no big deal! ^^ Yohei: (gathering belongings and "Saki's hospital adventure package" of clothes, materials, etc) Shotaro: "Oh...Does it hurt?" -later- Shotaro: (giant bump on his head) T_T "It hurts. It totally hurts." mana: *fist still steaming* saki: *holding baby io* io: *crying* Yohei: "...So beautiful..." Tuhl: (studying Io) "Um...Looks fleshy." chie:.......saki.... saki: ?? chie:..........she's got your eyes. *she smiles* Yohei: (smiles at Io) io: *baby noises* giguu... Shotaro: (looks at Io) "Wow..." io: *she looks at them and yawns* muu Shotaro: (squeeing internally) "So cute." Tuhl: "Um...yeah." io:...!!! *reaching for tuhl* buu! Tuhl: "?!! Um...What is she doing?" io: buu! buu! ^0^ Tuhl: "She's making noises. I don't know what those noises mean. o_o; " mana: probably baby talk...but i think she thinks your her dad! XD Tuhl: o___________o Shotaro: (opens his mouth to say something--) Yohei: (slaps hands over his mouth) Yohei: "No. Whatever you were going to say, do not say it. Ever." chie: ???? Shotaro: -_-; mana:....does that make tuhl a....pappa? Shotaro: (laughing behind Yohei's hands) Yohei: "Get out." Tuhl: o________________________________________o chie: that chilled me to the bone... -_-; *The window pops open* Assi: "Hey! That's my line!" Yohei: "...We're on the fifteenth floor..." Assi: "I climbed!" mana: *SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM* -PUNCH- *Assi falls fifteen floors* io: *crying* Shotaro: "...Maybe he can fly?" *CRASH* Yohei: (looks out window) "Nope." Tuhl: "Well, if you're going to crash on the hood of a car from 15 floors up, at least do it at a hospital." Yohei: "Congratulations, Mana--you put another man in the hospital." chie: who even was that?! Shotaro: "He looked familiar..." mana: ^^; i should....get him admitted.....*flees* Yohei: (to Chie) "That was that guy that we did the thing with at Fear Factory awhile ago. Good guy. I think his name was 'Ass-y'?" chie: *snerk* did his parents hate him or something?...sorry.... Tuhl: " 'Assi.' Short for 'assistant.' And yes." chie:....thats.....really stupid. Tuhl: "We've had some stupid adventures. Tends to happen around this guy." (pats Shotaro on the head) Shotaro: "Ow! Watch the bump!" io: ??? -later- Yohei: "Mother and child are getting rest now." chie:...say, yohei... Yohei: "Yeah?" chie: you ever think about...i dunno....sorry if this comes off as sudden........having kids of our own? .////. Yohei: "...Yeah." (scratches his cheek, blushes) "I mean, if our kids had your beauty and brains, they'd be the best kids ever." chie: aww, jeez. >///< Yohei: (chuckles, hugs her) "I'd like to have children...and..." chie: ?? .////. Yohei: (whispers) "I look forward to trying with you..." chie:.........*NOSEBLEED* Yohei: (chuckles) "So cute and sexy." -elsewhere- Kid: (rubbing Stocking's back as she lies down) "Do you feel better?" stocking: *she nods* a lot better.... Kid: (small smile) "Okay..." stocking: you? Kid: (small shrug) "I still feel sad..." stocking:....*she rubs his back* Kid: "...I was so scared what would happen to you when..." stocking: ...... Kid: "...I don't want to lose you. I already lost my mother, again..." stocking:....??? kid? Kid: "...Yeah?" stocking:....nevermind....*she snuggles up to him* Kid: "..." (holds her) "Do you want to talk about something?" stocking: do you? Kid: "...Nothing I haven't said before: I love you, I love our families, and I don't want us to be hurt." stocking:....did you want to talk about your mom? Kid: "..." (nods) "I miss her." stocking: *she hugs him* Kid: "I worry that there will be a time when I forget so much about her...including my love for her." stocking: do you have anything to remember her? stocking: you still have the video tapes, right? Kid: (nods) "I do." -the next day- Kid: (sorting through videotapes) "I really need to convert these to digital." -at school- Patty: "..." (staring blankly at her book) -at another table- shinra: i heard dia would be taking up hoshimiya's position at the 1st... Arthur: "Hmm...Do you think that's wise? I mean, after what Burns was up to, and Tamaki's...departure, now Rekka turning against everyone? Something seems suspicious." shinra: to be fair, she seems to be pretty dedicated to her job......but yeah....something does seem off.... Arthur: "If only we could figure out what they were up to in the 1st...Something else they are hiding." -later that day- Patty: "..." (hugs Liz) liz: *hugs back* feeling better? Patty: (small shrug) "I don't know..." liz:....say, why dont we have some sister bonding time? Patty: "Okay...What did you have in mind?" liz: how about meowkies? Patty: (small smile) "Okay." -and so- Patty: (playing shoot-em-up game) "Sis! The one in the back! Get it!" -pang!- game: nice shootin' tex! Patty: "Woo! Good job, Sis!" (twirls gun) liz: *she smiles* i've had practice~ ^^ Patty: (giggles) "Let's see what we can get with the tickets!" liz: *she nods* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Hee hee...She really likes you, Tuhl!" io: buu! buu! ^o^ Tuhl: (holding her carefully) -_-; "Why?...I guess she's cute. Sort of. Her babbling isn't that annoying." io: zzzzz.... Tuhl: "...Good. She's asleep. I can put her in her crib..." Shotaro: "Aw, you like having a baby around, admit it!" Tuhl: -\\\\\\\- saki: i'll take things from here if you wish... Tuhl: (hands Io carefully to Saki) "Here you go." saki: hey sweetie, mama's here now~ io: *yawn* muu... Shotaro: "How long before she's talking? And walking? And going out on patrol with me to do good deeds?" chie: speaking of which, why dont we do that now, kiddo? Shotaro: "Yay! Let's go!" -elsewhere- Gopher: "Here is the volume, sir." eibon: ah, thank you, my child. *he smiles* Gopher: "I hope it is helpful, sir! From what I heard about Brooklyn, I...I want to help!" (bows) eibon: *he nods* -elsewhere- Yumi: "I'm almost done with dinner. Kirika, please set the table." Yumi: "I'll bring out the salad." -at the 1st- ruby: say, father fulham, who were those paladins behind the bushes the other day? Karim: " 'Behind the bushes'?" (looks concerned) "Which day? Yesterday?" ruby: during father hoshimiya's funeral, these people in paladin uniforms were watching...they kinda looked like this. *she holds up a crayon drawing...it's very detailed...* Karim: "I've never seen these men before...Who are they?" Burns: "Karim? Ruby? What's going on?" Karim: "..." ruby: i saw these guys in the bushes during father hoshimiya's burial...its this detailed because of my photographic memory~ ^^ Burns: " 'Soldiers of Light'..." Karim: "S-Sir?" ruby: ?? Burns: "Ruby, give that description to our chief investigators. Karim, get all members of the 1st here, immediately. Send a message to the heads of the other Brigades..." -elsewhere, someplace dark.....- Mad!Kid: "I brought it..." pandora: *yaaawn* brought what? Mad!Kid: (drops a bag full of candy) "My present for her..." (He has glass sticking out of his knuckles) pandora: *a tiny pandora head pokes out of of the wound* did you have to punch the window so damn hard? Mad!Kid: "They make it so thick here...I'm used to smashing through paper, not glass." pandora: yeah, i forgot what it's like outside a book.. Mad!Kid: "...Will she like it? Should I get more?" pandora: well, may as well give her a sampler, eh? Mad!Kid: "Darn, I should have gotten more then...I'll pick some up on the next trip...Oh, I also brought you what you asked for..." (Removes a book from his bag) pandora: *peeks at it* (The pages inside the book reveal diagrams of machinery, anatomical studies of beasts...) pandora: is this-?? pandora: 'from the notes of Aano Zepar'..... Aano Zepar....an ancient romani scholar, technician, and mage. he worked along the lunarians, and directly served Enoch. Mad!Kid: "So..." (blushes a bit) "You like it?" pandora: good job, little fragment. Mad!Kid: (sneers--his form of a happy appreciative smile) "Thank you..." pandora: shall we make your little delivery now? Mad!Kid: (scoops together the candy) "Yes...." -later- stocking: *nuzzling next to kid on the couch* hehe~ Kid: "Aren't you cuddly..." stocking: you're just too adorable you know~? Kid: "You're too sweet, you know that?" (kisses her cheek) stocking: mmmm~ -outside, out of view- Mad!Kid: (shaking) "H-He's with her..." pandora: how unfortunate.... Mad!Kid: "His hands...all over my precious angel...What do I do?" pandora: it'd be a bad idea to go in there now... Mad!Kid: "Why not?! I could rip him apart and take her now!" pandora: easy there little fragment. Mad!Kid: (clutches the bag of candy to himself...and sobs) stocking: hmm? kid? what's wrong? Kid: "Did you hear something?" (his eyes are welling with tears...He wipes them) "Wh-What is this?" stocking:......*she hugs him* it's ok kid.... *she kisses him gently* Kid: "I'm sorry...I guess I just felt like crying..." stocking: *she holds him close* if you need to let it out, i'm not stopping you... Kid: (shakes his head) "I don't know...I felt...jealousy? I don't even know of what..." stocking: *stroking his head* maybe you're just tired? Kid: (nodded) "Will you hold me?" stocking: of course kiddo~ Kid: (smiles) "Th-Thank you...You have been here with me for so long...I only want to be there for you." stocking: *she smiles and kisses his forehead* -outside- Mad!Kid: "I-I need to leave! Get out of here..." pandora: very well then.... -the sound of a large bird taking off could be heard outside- stocking: ??? Kid: (looks) "What was that?" stocking: ..maybe it was a raven or something? Kid: "Or a bat?" (inhales) "I...feel a bit better." (smiles, holds her hand) stocking: bedtime? Kid: (small smirk) "Time for bed...although I'm not tired now..." -a few days later- Patty: "Jeez, another box of candy at the doorstep? WTF?" stocking: is there a note? Patty: "Oh, yeah!" (smiles, opens it...then her face gets pale) "Oh my God..." stocking: ??? whats up? Patty: " 'LEAVE HIM OR I WILL MAKE HIM LEAVE.'" stocking: ????? who's it for? Patty: "It's candy left here at this house--I think it's for you. Oh, and they drew a picture of you..." stocking:......*her blood runs cold* *It's a stick people drawing of Stocking and someone else...standing atop what looks like Kid with x's over his eyes* stocking: !!!!!!!! the hell.....? Patty: "I'm calling the cops!" Kid: "Patty! Stocking! What is going on?" stocking: *she rips the note and picture up before he can see* nothing, just some candy that got delivered to our house by mistake... Patty: (opens her mouth...) stocking: *covers her mouth* there wasnt a return address on the package...what should we do? liz: *she eats one.................and promptly gags* Kid: "Why would you even do that, Liz? It could be poisoned, have razor blades in it, or...be made with artificial ingredients!" liz: *spitting something out...something greyish* IT TASTES SALTY WHY THE FUCK DOES IT TASTE SALTY?!?! t-tastes like...........*horrified* EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! Patty: D: Kid: D: stocking:.................*she almost collapses* w-what the hell....? Kid: (helps Stocking stay up) Patty: "Epicat and mouthwash for Sis, now!" -later, after stocking explained what she saw in the letter- stocking: i didnt want to worry you kid....i'm sorry.... Kid: (inhales) "My god..." stocking: i'm sorry, i know you have enough to worry about....now this?.....*she whimpers* i'm scared kid.... Kid: "I am, too...I want to try to locate this...this freak." -elsewhere- Mad!Kid: "I put in so much work..." pandora: i'll say....*excalibur face* Mad!Kid: "Where did I go wrong? I just wanted us to bond..." -later- Mad!Kid: (looking through the Book) "I will make him leave..." pandora: via murder? Mad!Kid: "I will break them apart!" (points to a page in the Book) pandora: poisoning, eh? pandora: 'The Karoma blossom is a highly toxic flower which could even bring a shinigami to extreme levels of illness....' Mad!Kid: "Yes..." (sneers) "But if I prepare the concoction, will it affect me? Am I technically shinigami?" pandora: you'll be fine as long as you dont ingest it. Mad!Kid: "Then let's proceed...Where may it be acquired?" pandora: those flowers bloom in the karoma cavern near the gilgamesh ruins... Mad!Kid: "Had best begin our travel..." -later- Yumi: (to maids) "I want the Mansion's security measures fortified. Understood?" maid: understood. Yumi: (nods) "Thank you. I will get back to reviewing recent criminal reports." ??? maid: we'll ensure lady pheles is protected. Yumi: "Thank you. Please pass along our thanks to Stocking's parents as well." pheles mansion maid 2: no problemo~ Yumi: ._.; "Okay..." -in another room- Kid: (pats her back) "It's going to be okay..." stocking:.....*holding him* Kid: (continues to hold her) "You'll be safe." stocking:...... Kid: "Stocking...Maybe we can do something? Go somewhere else?" stocking: maybe take a vacation with the others? Kid: (nods) "I think that may be a good idea." -at the 1st- Burns: "..." (pulls out folder, with photos of Sun Knights) dia: anything? Burns: "You are aware how long these Knights have been recorded in history? I thought these heretics disappeared long ago..." dia: hmmm.... -outside- pearl:....... Karim: (in his room, looking at photographs of him and Rekka) pearl: e-excuse me......*ahem* hello father fulham! *seems she cut her bangs, showing her eyes* Karim: "...Hi." (sets down photo album) "How are you?" pearl: *ahem* i'm doing good. and you? Karim: "...I'm trying to get through this." pearl:....i know grieving all day wont help matters....so i decided to try becoming more assertive...maybe... Karim: (" 'Assertive'?") "Oh...Um, you got your hair cut?" pearl: *she nods* i thought it would help. Karim: "Ah. Yes, it should help in combat." pearl: i hope so...i-i'll do my very best from now on, ok?! Karim: (small chuckle) "I have no doubts." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Ouch..." lady: thank you so much young man for helping us there. Shotaro: (weak laugh) "Yeah, no problem...Just didn't expect so much heavy-lifting..." *Yawns* "Man, why am I so tired?" mana: you did a lot today...maybe you should take it easy now? Shotaro: "Good idea!" (promptly collapses on the floor) -at gallow's manor- soul: italy huh? Kid: (nods) "Thought it would be a change." soul: so what's the plan, getting the whole gang together for a trip? Kid: "Interested? We'd love to have you." soul: sounds like fun. Kid: "Excellent! That just leaves Black Star and Tsubaki..." ("Should I invite Wes, or leave that to Liz?") -it would be all of A team, plus stocking and chrona- Kid: "Please ask Crona as well if they would be interested in joining us." soul: sure... Kid: "I'll finalize the hotel reservations, then finish the flight arrangements once we are confirmed." soul: alright then Patty: "Kiddo! I got the travel brochure pulled up!" (slams laptop down in front of Soul) "See! When we get there, we're going to make that Leaning Tower go the right direction!" Kid: "..." (imagines perfectly erect Tower of Pisa) "Symmetry~!" Kid: (ᗒᗨᗕ) stocking: hehe~ so cute~ Kid: o\\\\o "Th-Thank you..." Patty: (smirks a bit) "Oh, Soul, help me pack for the trip! We'll let the lovebirds alone." soul: 7-7; Patty: (closes laptop, swings Soul over shoulder, marches up the stairs) Kid: o_o; "Um..." (smiles at Stocking) "Hi." -a few days later- Kid: "Everyone's passports are in order. Tickets are here. Just about ready to head out." stocking: it'll be nice to get out of the house for a while... Kid: (nods) "Yes." Black Star: "I can't wait to get to Italy! I'm eating all the pasta I can find!" Crona: "..." (remembering Italy...and fighting Maka and Soul there...) soul:.....*pats their shoulder* you ok? Crona: "Just thinking..." *sniff* "Sorry...Italy kind of...um...'triggers' me?" soul:.....you sure you want to go? Crona: (shakes, then tightens their fists and nods) "C-Can we buy flowers while we're there?" soul:....of course. Crona: (blush, small smile) "Th-Thanks..." -and so- Black Star: -_-; Kid: -_-; tsubaki: ??? Crona: "Does it usually take weapons this long to get through metal detectors?" soul: -//////////-;;;;;; *covering himself* Patty: "Looking good, Soul!" soul: can i please put my underwear back on?......please? people are STARING! Patty: (in her underwear) "Could be worse. At least you remembered your underwear." (smirks at Liz) Kid: (head in hands) "Oh, God, why..." girl: mommy what is that? mother: that's a dick honey. girl: the guy or his penis? soul: Q////////////Q kill me Crona: "I am so confused right now...Don't weapons have some special permit to get past these searches?" -later- Kid: "_Now_ can we move past these shenanigans and depart?" soul: we're in the plane, arent we? Kid: "Yes, but now we are sitting through these interminable safety regulations...in four languages...I know how to buckle my seat!" Patty: (struggling to buckle) "I think I got two of the same ends..." -one plane trip later- Crona: "That was fun! I never saw an in-flight movie..." Black Star: "Zzzz..." Kid: (smiles at Stocking) stocking: *looks out the window* Kid: "???" Kid: (looks out the window as well) -seems they arrived- Patty: "Hello, Italy! We have arrived!" Black Star: (sits up) "What?!" (throws his arms out--smacking Kid and Soul in the face) soul: oof! Kid: "Ow!" (holds his nose) "Could I go with one flight without a nosebleed..." -after landing- liz: *checks her map* Black Star: "Which way to the hotel?" liz: hmm...should be this way. Patty: -_- "Florence..." Kid: -_- "Pisa...We have arrived..." Patty and Kid: "To straighten that bastard Leaning Tower and make it upright!" liz: oh boy. tsubaki: should i stop them before they hurt themselves? Black Star: "Nah, I want to see what happens..." stocking: ^^; Kid: "Put your back into, Patty!" (pushing) Patty: "I'm trying! It's like the goddamn thing is cemented into the ground!" civilian: <what are they doing?> stocking: <pushing the large shaft> civilian: O-o; Patty: "Move, damn it! Stop leaning like this and be erect! ERECT! ERECT!!!" liz: *hiding her face in shame* oh my god. Black Star: "Bet Kid pushes the large shaft all the time, huh, Stocking?" stocking: *grabs him by the neck* ever wonder what it was like to lose a finger? stocking: or a limb....or even a kidney? tsubaki: (thinking: i dont think he wants to try dying once....) ^^; Black Star: o_______o; "I'll be good." (hides behind Tsubaki) Patty: "AAAAAAAAAH!" (falls to the ground) Kid: "Damn it, Patty! You barely moved it an inch!" -later at the hotel- Patty: (lying on bed, ice on her back) liz: you ok? Patty: "Sore..." -in kid and stocking's room- stocking: mmmmmn~<3 Kid: "You sound pleased..." stocking: i am~ *she's still smooching him* Kid: (returns her kiss) "This is such a comfortable room...especially this couch..." stocking: y'know, when you were pushing that tower, i was kiiiiinda imagining you shirtless~ Kid: "Oh~?" (starts to unbutton the top one of his shirt...) stocking: mmmmm~ *blush* Kid: (pushes her down onto the couch as he kisses her, then continues unbuttoning and finally removing his shirt) -in the other room- soul: do they have to be so damn loud? Black Star: "Figures they would be: they get out of Death City and away from whatever is going on there..." soul: i guess.... Black Star: "Unless you want to put on some loud TV, maybe we should go out? Get something to eat?" soul: sure. hey chrona, you want to go take a walk with us? Crona: (small smile) "S-Sure..." -and so- Crona: "I-I never got to see much of Italy before..." Black Star: (smelling the food being prepared at nearby restaurants) "Smells good." soul: *looking around* Vendor: (waves) "How about some flowers? They brighten up any room!" soul: *looks at chrona* Crona: "Um...They are pretty flowers..." soul:....... Crona: "I-I'll take some, please." (looks at Soul) "We can keep them in the hotel room...then get more in Florence if we need to..." soul: ok. Crona: (pays, takes the flowers, smiles and thanks the vendor) -later, a presence is felt in a familiar place- Crona: o_o "D-Did you feel that?" soul: yeah....*he looks to the church* ............. Crona: (shuddering) "Oh no...Wh-Why is someone th-there?" soul: .....it's going to be ok chrona... Crona: "..." (nods) Black Star: "You guys want to check it out?" soul: .....may as well. Black Star: "I'll follow..." Crona: "..." (walks with them) soul:.....*opens the door*.........???????? (thinking: kid? what is he doing here?) "Kid": (chuckling at the altar) "I think this will be the perfect venue...She won't refuse me..." soul:.....??? (thinking: the hell? something....something seems really off about all of this....) "Kid": "Mother, she will accept my proposal here, yes?" (turns to see...) "Oh! The guests arrived early..." soul: !!!!!!!!!! kid? w-what the hell?! "Kid": (sneers, the stripes appearing along his face) Crona: "!!!" Ragnarok: (pops up) "Jeez, is he that fast to be in two places at once?" soul: i dont think thats actually kid...... "Kid": "I'm not...?" (summons blood and sends it at Soul to attack) "I AM KID!" soul: !!!! *blade block* BLACK*STAR WE COULD USE SOME HELP IN HERE! Black Star: (runs inside) "What? Is it that hard to lay down flow--Kid?! What the hell are you doing here?!" Mad!Kid: "Mother! I'm going to need more blood!" (another blood attack at Black Star and Crona) soul: kid! what the hell are you doing? -bloody blade- soul: ooooh thaaaat aint good. Ragnarok: "Crona! Wake up, stupid and block! Block! Block!!!" Crona: "R-Right!" (transforms Ragnarok into Blade) Mad!Kid: "Stay! Kick up your feet--and DIE!" (rushes at Soul) soul: !!!!! ???: fufufufu~ -the blood blade is talking?- Crona: "Wh-Why is that blade talking? Blades don't talk." Ragnarok: (reverts to humanoid form) "That's my shtick! Who's ripping me off?!" -something bursts out of mad!kid's back...an inky looking humanoid female- pandora: well, seems we got quite the band of misfits in our midst~ Black Star: o_o Crona: o__o Ragnarok: (●♡∀♡) "I'M IN LOVE!" soul: what the fuck?! Mad!Kid: "Mother! We'll give their corpses to her! She'll love them!" (rushes and tackles Soul) soul: !!!!!!!! Crona: "Let go of him!" (battle roar as they slice Mad!Kid in the back) Ragnarok: "You're little black blood woman inside you may be hot, but I can't let you beat up Soul--THAT'S MY JOB!" Mad!Kid: "Arg! You bastards!" Black Star: (grabs Mad!Kid by the ankle) "Let's talk..." (swings him into a wall, knocking him down) Ragnarok: "What're you lying around for, Soul?! Call for help!" soul: doing that! *sends a message to kid and tsubaki* -At the hotel- Kid: "Mmmm..." (hears phone ring) "...Really? Now? Sorry, Love..." (looks at phone) stocking: it's fine......kid? you ok? Kid: (shaking) "Oh no...Stocking, stay here!" (in a flash, he is already dressed) "I'll explain later!" (leaves, bangs on Liz and Patty's door) "Emergency! We're heading out, now!" stocking: ????? Patty: *yawns, comes to the door* "What is--?" Kid: (clutches Patty and Liz by the wrists, forcing them to transform) Patty: "Hey! What the hell, Kid?! You don't just transform us without permission!" liz: what the heck?? tsubaki: ??? Kid: "Tsubaki! Hurry along! Black Star will need you!" tsubaki; ah, right! Kid: (summons Beelzebub) "Flying will be faster..." (opens window in the hallway...) "Tsubaki, hang on!" tsubaki: >-< stocking:...... Kid: (flies Tsubaki and his weapons towards Santa Maria...leaving a sky-trail behind him that is easy to follow...) stocking: *sigh* *follows very discreetly* Kid: (lands at Santa Maria) "Tsubaki...Do you remember, inside the Book, what you faced when I was...corrupted?" tsubaki:......you tried to rip my throat open... Kid: "...I'm sorry, Tsubaki. But now, you are about to face that threat again. If Soul's message is correct, inside is...me." tsubaki: ???????? liz: huh? Kid: "Somehow...that mad form of me from the Book has become incarnate...And what I sense inside is pure madness. Whoever is in there is me, only pure madness..." stocking: *from the rooftops* !!!!!! Kid: "Be prepared to use lethal force...even if it has stolen my face." liz: right.... Patty: "..." (squirming in her weapon form, afraid) Kid: (steadies his breath, approaches the door...puts a hand along it...) -inside- soul: hyeeeah! Black Star: "Ah!" (punched in the face) Mad!Kid: (grips Soul's leg--and squeezes) soul: *wince* Mad!Kid: (chuckles) "Weak...No wonder she died..." Crona: (panting, face down on the floor...but hearing Mad!Kid...) soul: *he kicks at his face with the other foot* dont.....you DARE laugh about that!! Mad!Kid: (chuckles as he is kicked) "Cute...That almost tickles..." Crona: "This won't!" Mad!Kid: "???" *Crona uses Ragnarok to slice through Mad!Kid's neck--cutting off his head* Crona: o_o; Ragnarok: "...Shit! You took off his fucking head!" soul: holy- Mad!Kid's body: (chokes Soul's neck) soul: grk-! Mad!Kid's head: "Ha ha ha! You only separated my head from my body! I still got fight in me!" Crona: "Soul! Hang on! I'll--" Mad!Kid's head: *CHOMP* Crona: "..." (screams) "He's biting my head!" Mad!Kid's head: *chewing at Crona's head* Crona: *waves arms* "Aaaaaah! Gross! Gross! Gross!" Black Star: o_o; "What the hell...?" Mad!Kid's body: (slamming Soul's head into the floor) tsubaki: *punches the head* HA! Kid: (kicks down door) "Enough! Unhand them, now--" Kid: o_o; "...His head...is off his body..." (serious eyes) "DISGUSTING!" (fires at the body) Mad!Kid's body: (bullet holes ripping it apart until it lies on the floor) liz: WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL!? Crona: (Tsubaki is removing the head, tearing off some of Crona's hair) "Ow, ow, ow!" Mad!Kid's body: *twitching* soul: *cough* chrona! you ok? Crona: "My head feels like a baby alligator ate it...I've been better." (collapses on the floor) Ragnarok: "Weakling..." (looks at Mad!Kid's body...) "Um...Guys? The body is getting up..." *Female voice comes from Mad!Kid's body* Mad!Kid's head: (chuckles at Kid) "Well, hello there, sexy." pandora: fufufufufu~ good to see you again, kiddo~<3 tsubaki: that.....that's just creepy. Kid: "...I know that voice...Oh, no...Pandora..." Mad!Kid: "Mommy, the bad people cut off my head...CUT OFF THEIRS." pandora: *picks up the head and places it back onto the body* now now little fragment, lets not lose our head~ Mad!Kid: "Nice one, Mother..." (summons bloody blades all along his shoulders, arms, and back) "But they will lose theirs..." Kid: (aims Liz and Patty) "Black Star, Tsubaki! I'll cover you! Get Soul and Crona out of here!" tsubaki: right! Black Star: (swings Soul over his shoulder) "On it!" liz: this is bad.... Mad!Kid: (rushes at Kid, swinging blades--but Kid keeps dodging) Kid: (smirking, huffing, but keeping his pace and avoiding hits) "Cheap imitation...The genuine article can handle these weak attacks with ease..." (slams his fist into Mad!Kid's chest, knocking him down) Mad!Kid: "Ha...Yes...But while I am fixated on one person...you love far too many..." Kid: "???" Mad!Kid: (snatches at Kid's hand, slicing at it and pulling Liz, in weapon form, away from Kid's hand) Patty: "Sis!" liz: !!!! Mad!Kid: "This won't do..." (zaps his soul wavelength through Liz, forcing her back into human form) liz: *screaming out and collapses* uuugh.... Kid: "Liz!" Mad!Kid: (chuckles, as he picks her up by the neck and summons a new blade) "You took off my head? I. Take. Off. HERS!" Patty: "No!" liz: !!!!!!! ???: WHIRLWIND DANCE! -generation 2 edition- Mad!Kid: "?!" (knocked back, losing his grip on Liz) liz: *cough* huh? Kid: "Was that...?" stocking: hey. what'd i miss? Patty: (in human form, picking up Liz) "Some crazy bastard with Kid's face and none of his charm! Fucking kill him!" Kid: "No! Stocking, get out of here!" stocking: kid! *she goes over to him* you ok? Patty: (getting Liz out of the church) Kid: "You shouldn't be here...He's insane! He'll try to--" Mad!Kid: (blood blade slaps Kid across the face, knocking him into a wall) Mad!Kid: (looks at Stocking) "My love...I've missed you so much." stocking: kid!!! *she glares at mad!kidd* i dont know what you want, but i came to this country for a simple f***ing vacation, not to be fighting a half-baked knock-off! Mad!Kid: (blinks, blushing) "Oh. I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disrupt your enjoyment. Um...Did you not like the candies I sent to you?" stocking: *holding out her blades* .........i'm going to cut you down to ribbons...... Mad!Kid: "Darn. I knew I should've gone with the caramel candy. You like caramel more than chocolate, don't you? Or do you prefer fruit candy? Chocolate? Help me out here--I simply want to please you, my love." stocking: you want to please me? *she slashes at him* then drop dead. Mad!Kid: "Wh-What? But I only want to share my love for you?" (slices hit along his arms...then he frowns) "Stocking! You will listen to me and my love for you! I demand you stop trying to kill me and join me in matrimony!" stocking: ..............................nah. *kick to the face* Mad!Kid: "Ah!" (kicked in the face--but grabs her ankle, chuckles) "Oh, that felt good..." (looks at her leg) "And looks good, too." stocking: !!!! ew! *tries to kick him away* Mad!Kid: "We will be married here! This will be where we sanctify our love!" (clutches her ankle, digging in his nails) "Let me make love to you! Right here! You can kick me as hard as you want then!" stocking: !!!! Mad!Kid: (pulls her leg closer to him, as he looks up her leg) "I'm so close, my love! Let me put my seed in you! Let me claim you!" (He fails to notice the trail of his own blood at his feet...and how slippery it is there) stocking: *kicks down there* whoopsie~ Mad!Kid: (slips and falls onto his back, knocking blood up from the floor) "Ouch!" (smiles at her) "Oh, babe, you make the pain feel so good~" stocking: *she went over to kid* kid, you ok? Kid: "Stocking...I told you not to come here..." stocking: i know...but i'm not made of glass... Kid: "H-He could have killed you...and I...I didn't want you to see...me like...like that..." (looks away, ashamed) stocking: .............*she holds him close* Kid: (holds her) "I'm sorry...I didn't mean to make you worry." Mad!Kid: (squirming on the floor, trying to get up) stocking: all is forgiven~ *she kisses him* Kid: (blushes a bit and smiles) "That means a lot to--" (sees something) "!!! Stocking! Move!" (throws her off of him--) *SPLURT* Kid: "!!!" (coughs up blood) Mad!Kid: (his bloody spear through Kid's chest) Mad!Kid: "Heh heh heh...Now you are gone...She will love me..." stocking:.........ah...........*her eyes go demonic* *she releases a demonic scream* Kid: (struggling to breathe) "Stocking...No...Stop..." Mad!Kid: (looks up at Stocking with a perverse smile) "Yes...My Angel...My Demon...I knew I'd free you..." (stretches out his arms) "Come to me, my love!" stocking:........*she slashes at him* hehehehehe......AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! i'm going to cut you up till nothing's left~<3 Mad!Kid: "And I'll reform myself! And you'll get to slice me all over again! It'll be neverending pure bliss!" (lets out a moan) "Oh, babe, yes! Yes! Cut me again!" stocking: damn you...just stay DEAD ALREADY!!! -dark slash- Mad!Kid: "Urk!" (grabs her wrist) "Just a little kiss, babe~" (kisses her hand, his bleeding lips coating her wrist...it burns) stocking: *screams and pulls back, slapping him* Mad!Kid: (chuckles) "It hurts, yes? Mother made sure of that...Now, let's continue..." (blades emerge along him) "I'll pin you down and make it official~" stocking: !!!!!! Mad!Kid: *mad dashes at her, trying to knock her down* "You already have your socks off! Let's take the rest off~" -impale- stocking:...fufufu~ Mad!Kid: *coughs blood* "I-I was supposed to penetrate you...Not that I'm picky~" stocking: just stay down boy. *slash* Mad!Kid: *pinned, can't get up* "I can't stay down...Not when you are so attractive. Oh, Stocking, my love...Do you think about me when you are with him?" stocking:......*stepping on his head* *SQUISH* *Mad!Kid's head collapses under her foot...his eyes bulging up* stocking: ?? Mad!Kid: "I like seeing up your skirt..." -squelch- stocking: no. Mad!Kid: (one eye falls out of his head) "That'll take time to regenerate..." pandora: now she's just being rude Mad!Kid: *sighs* "I guess this is a loss...Mother, get us out of here..." -dark wings- Mad!Kid: "Fly away now! I will return to you, my love! And if you won't have me then, I will kill EVERY LAST THING YOU LOVE UNTIL I AM THE ONLY THING LEFT FOR YOU TO LOVE!" stocking: .........*ready to kill him* Mad!Kid: (tries to flap--but she won't let him leave) "L-Love? No! Don't!" Kid: "St-Stocking?" stocking: !! *she looks back* k-kid....!! *she runs to him* Mad!Kid: (loud sigh of relief as he flies away) "I'm too injured to kill anyone else here...Mother, get us to safety to recuperate..." -after they left- stocking:................. Kid: (shudders, seeing Stocking) "I'm sorry..." stocking:....*she hugs him and cries* Kid: "I'm so sorry. I let that beast out...It was me. And I'm so sorry...Forgive me." stocking:...........all is forgiven..........c-can we go back to the hotel now? Kid: (nods) "The police will be here soon, so they'll be asking us for a statement...but we should be able to get some time away from them for awhile..." -later at the hotel- Kid: *having showered to get off blood, now in bathrobe, holding her* "Thank God you are here..." stocking:..........*in her underwear and laying in his embrace*....i'm scared.... Kid: (nods) "I am too..." (holds her close) "As long as we are here, however, there is hope...I love you, Stocking." stocking:......i love you too kid..... Kid: (smiles, small kiss on her forehead, as he hugs her) -later that night, after a tender love making session- stocking: zzzzzz..... Kid: (in the nude, next to her...and he cannot sleep. He looks out the window at the Moon..."Why does that thing laugh, anyway?") stocking:.....*snuggles* mmmmn..... Kid: "..." (smiles at her, holds her) "I love you." stocking:...... Kid: "I trust you with all of my soul, and I am sorry for everything..." stocking: *still asleep* Kid: (smiles) "Please don't leave me, Stocking." (hugs her and tries to fall back to sleep...) -the next morning- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: morning kiddo~ -seems she's wearing kid's shirt- Kid: o\\\\o (sits up in bed, with only the bedsheet over him) "How do you manage to look sexy in anything?" stocking: same way you do it~ Kid: (blushes more, but smiles) "Th-Thanks..." (clears his throat...) "You do look wonderful in it..." (sees the shirt around her chest and down to her thighs) stocking: getting turned on~? -she has on her white kitty panties- Kid: (looks down at the bedsheet) "Evidently. Not surprisingly." (smiles at her) "I don't remember--do you own a bra that goes with those panties?" stocking: in my luggage, yes. Kid: (nods) "Good to know..." (he stands, holding the bedsheet to him strategically as he walks to her) -later after that quickie, the group decides to check out the town- Patty: (holding her neck) liz: so what did you want to see first? Kid: "The statue of David is on display at the Galleria dell'Accademia. Or if you want something Gothic, there is Giotto's Campanile monument. Or the Fountain of Neptune." stocking: lets check out the galleria academia... Kid: (nods) Black Star: "Heh heh...'David.' The naked statue." soul: grow up. Patty: "Heh heh...Soul and David can compare sizes..." soul: OH MY GOD! Patty: "Ha ha ha!" Kid: -_-; "Can we please go?" -and so- Kid: "So many works of classic art..." (smiles at stocking) "You've always wanted to see them firsthand, yes?" stocking: it's amazing... Kid: "Thank you for suggesting this trip." stocking: no problem....(thinking: even if last night wasnt so great....) Kid: (notices her concern...holds her hand) "How about after this tour, we get authentic gelato?" stocking: sounds lovely~ Kid: (smiles, holds her hand) "I wonder what other artwork we will find here..." Kid: o_____o "Oh no..." (Patty is doing something stupid on a pedestal) liz: patti get down from there! Patty: *in only gold paint and a toga* "Shh! I'm a work of art..." Patty: (struggling to keep frozen in the pose) -later- Kid: -_-; "Well, seeing as Patty is not barred entry from the Gallery for the next 50 years..." Patty: "Tch. At least it wasn't 60 years..." Kid: "Let's get the gelato now." (smiles at Stocking) -and so- stocking: mmmm~<3 Kid: (smiles) "Very tasty..." Black Star: *nom nom nom* soul: this is pretty good. Patty: "Yummy!" Kid: -_-; "You're still golden, Patty." Patty: "Thanks!" (wipes her mouth on her toga) stocking: ^^; -elsewhere- shiori: *crawling on her play mat* Yumi: "Come to Mommy! Come on!" shiori: mumu! *crawling* Yumi: (giggling) "That's it! Come to Mommy, Shiori" shiori: *she made it!* guu! hehe~! lord death: daaaaawwww!!! Yumi: (holds her, kisses her forehead, brings her towards Death) "Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you, Shiori" shiori:....*looks* kid? Yumi: (sad frown, shakes her head) "No, your big brother is in Italy." (smiles) "But he'll be home soon." shiori: *frowns* Yumi: "Aw, it's okay, sweetie. When he gets home, I'll make sure he has a souvenir for you." shiori: ...... Yumi: (studying Shiori) "Death...I think she really misses him... lord death: i worry for him as well.... Yumi: (nods) "We all do...That...thing that attacked him..." lord death:....i should have been there...... -elsewhere- Mad!Kid: (sobbing) pandora: you've been whining about it all day.... Mad!Kid: "B-But she didn't return my love! And that freak of hers is still alive!" pandora:.....you still have the doll..... Mad!Kid: "One that cannot even breathe...Is there a spell to make a doll come alive?" pandora: you could try creating a homunculus if it helps, it's what enoch's son did... Mad!Kid: "..." (sneers) "What will we need?" pandora: *she grins* -elsewhere- Kid: "That was a tasty dessert." (spots something) "And since Patty is going to need a change of clothes, anyone up for shopping?" liz: oh heck yeah! Patty: (claps her hands) "Yay!" Black Star: "Can try on some fancy suits, too! Nice threads!" stocking: neat! -And so- Kid: (white suit) "So comfy~" Black Star: (pinstripe) "I look all professional and shit!" soul: *blue suit* it's nice..... Crona: (blushing in the sundress and capris...) soul:....(thinking: too cute for words -_-; ) *imagines maka in the same outfit* TT////W/////TT Patty: (shorts, shirt, and jacket with a hat and sunglasses) -_- "I miss my toga..." Crona: "Wh-Why are you looking at me like that, Soul?!" stocking: *in a nice cherry print dress* soul: nothing. Kid: (smiles) "You look lovely, Stocking...Very sweet attire." (whispers) "I could eat you up..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: (smiles at her) "I think everyone likes their outfits...Worth a purchase I would say, yes?" -later- Kid: (in lighter attire for the sunshine) "This is nice..." (spots a fountain) stocking: ^^ hehe~ Kid: (sees a sign) "I think it says, 'Rest your feet in this water'? Is that even sanitary?" stocking: i dunno....*shrug* Kid: "Hmmm...Does the hotel have a pool?" stocking: i think so. Kid: "I think a swim may be in order before we depart." (smiles) "And the snack bar by their has some of the most delicious desserts~" stocking: *shiny eyes* Kid: "When would work for you, Sweet Tooth?" -later elsewhere- Hibana: (taps the fan) "Maki, don't you have air conditioning in this decrepit building?" maki: *trying to fix it* Hibana: "Tch. Why don't I have my chief mechanic stop by? He could install the latest A/C system...Far better than whatever that dumb gorilla can do..." Akitaru: -_-; "You snide, superior, holier than thou son of a..." iris: i think that might work. we'd really appreciate it. Hibana: "I'll call him up! Just...don't make fun of his head." -later- shinra: O-O;;;;;;;;;; Professor: "Hello, I am here to install your new air conditioning." (spots Shinra) "ARE YOU STARING AT MY HEAD?!" shinra: CEILING! (thinking: smooth shinra.) Professor: "...Oh." (looks up) "Yes, that is a ceiling. Quite lovely. The vents can go in there...Well, Hibana told me she would provide capable gentlemen to help me with the installation." (smiles at Shinra and Arthur) Arthur: *beaming* -later- shinra: 'ceiling' what the hell is wrong with me? why did i say that?! Hibana: "Shinra? Oh! Did you help the Professor like I asked?" shinra: yes ma'am. Hibana: (smiles) "Good! Think of it: soon, you will have cool air in every room in this rickety old building! All thanks to me." (poses) iris: ^^; Hibana: (frowns) "Gabriella? I'm not hearing applause!" gabriella: *clapping really hard* maki: um....gabs? gabriella: hmm? *she clapped so hard her hands are beginning to bleed* Hibana: "Th-That's enough!" (grabs her hands) "Stop that!" gabriella: s-sorry...*frowns* *wince* Hibana: (pouts) "Don't hurt yourself for my sake. I don't know what I would do without you." gabriella:..... Q/////w/////Q maki: awwwwwww!!! Hibana: "Let me tend to your injuries." (picks her up) "Off to the infirmary..." -elsewhere- Meme: (shriek) mio: meme?! *she runs to her side* ???? Meme: (standing with a large book in her hand--broken) "Mio!" (cries, hugs her) (A boy knocked out at her feet) "S-Sorry...This boy broke in and...Oh...Wait...Isn't this Anya's old boyfriend?" Anya: -_-; "Arthur..." mio: um... o////o tamaki: what's with all the no- *trips and faceplants into the floor* *holding her nose and groans in pain* fuuuuuuuck.... Anya: "...Graceful as usual..." Arthur: "Ugh...Where am I?" Meme: (clutches Mio harder) "KILL IT! KILL IT!" tamaki: nnnnnmmm... >/////< owie... mio: awawawawawawa @-@ Arthur: o_o; "T-Tamaki?" Meme: (hiding behind Mio) mio: um....im confused. tamaki: arthur? w-why are you here? Arthur: (pops up, salutes) "I am here on unofficial business to make sure you are safe..." (sheepish) "You are safe, yes?" tamaki: y-yeah... Arthur: "...May we speak in private? Just in the salon?" tamaki: yeah, sure. Arthur: "Okay." (follows her to the salon) "You may want to sit down..." tamaki: if this is about rekka, i already know..... Arthur: "...I'm sorry." tamaki:..... Arthur: "..." (holds her hand) tamaki:.................*hugs him and whimpers* Arthur: (holds her) "I'm sorry." -elsewhere- Gopher: "Hmmm...'Homunculus,' sir?" eibon: indeed my child. my wife was very ill, and was unable to have children, so i created inori to raise as our own. though it is not a process to be fooled around with...if not handled correctly, the results can become, for lack of a better term, messy. Gopher: (nods) "...Sir? I think I can relate to that given..." (looks at his hands) "...me." eibon: ....i understand your concern, however i noticed a slight anomaly... Gopher: "???" eibon: namely your grigori soul. normally homunculi souls are small, even smaller than a grown adults, but your soul....perhaps there are other factors involved? *muttering to himself* Gopher: D: "Um...Are you saying my soul is abnormal? Is it tiny or something?" eibon: the fact that you have a grigori soul.... usually such things dont happen amongst homunculi.... Gopher: "...Oh. Um...Never? Wh-Why would I have a Grigori Soul, then, sir?" eibon:...it's difficult to say... -elsewhere- Patty: (in swimsuit) "About ready, Sis?" liz: yep! Crona: (in traditional one-piece) "I-I have the sunscreen...Don't want to get burned..." tsubaki: thanks chrona. Black Star: (whistles) "Looking good, Tsubaki!" Kid: (in black swimtrunks with white stripes along the sides) "Hmm..." stocking: cute~ *she's in a purple bikini with black details* Kid: (blushes, smiles) "Same to you, cutie." Black Star: "Yo! Soul! Hurry up!" soul: ok ok! *he has shark print swim trunks* Crona: "Those look...nice, Soul." Black Star: (giggles) soul: 7///7; Patty: "Aw, aren't you just cute in those?" Kid: (looks at the pool--and the slide) "Wow. Impressive." stocking: brings back memories, huh? Kid: (smiles) "Yes..." (holds her hand) "Ready?" stocking: *she nods* Kid: (walks into the pool's shallow end, then holds out a hand to Stocking) Patty and Black Star: (at the deep end, cannonballing) stocking: it's a nice day out today, huh? Kid: (guides her into the water) "Yes. Sun is out, no chance of rain, and the pool isn't too crowded." Crona: (dipping toe in tentatively) "Um..." soul: its ok chrona, it wont hurt you *smiles* Crona: (inching by centimeters into the pool...) Ragnarok: "Ugh! Hurry up!" (pushes Crona into the pool) Crona: "Eeek!" soul: dude, come on... stocking: you ok chrona? Crona: (now in the water, up to their neck) "Y-Yeah? It feels...weird." *Crona is sitting on the pool's bottom* liz: want me to show you how to swim? Crona: (nods) "My last lesson wasn't...very helpful." *Flashbacks to Medusa dropping them into the middle of the ocean* -after liz gets a boogie board to help them out- liz: here, like this. Crona: "Oh!" (smiles) "This looks cute...Um...Hi, Mister Boogie Board...Ha ha...'Boogie.'" (holds on--loses a bit of balance, but manages to re-align again) liz: easy there. *she smiles* Crona: (nods slowly, starts light kicking...) liz: there you go. Crona: (laughs a bit) "This is fun..." -later, back at the hotel- Crona: "That was fun!" soul: way to go. did you want to skype mami and tell her? Crona: (blushes, nods) -elsewhere- Hibana: "Ah...Air conditioning..." shinra: *filling up balloons with water* Takehisa: (noticing Shinra, but saying nothing) shinra:.....hey arthur....? Arthur: "Hmm?" shinra: HYAH! *tosses water balloon* Arthur: "Wh-What?!" *SPLASH* Arthur: (soaked) "..." (fuming) "DREADED WATER VIPER! PREPARED TO BE BEHEADED!" shinra: eek! haha! XD Arthur: "Raawr!" (runs after Shinra, but he's took wet to summon flames) Takehisa: "..." (calmly goes to sink...) iris: *watering flowers* Arthur: (runs past Iris, dodging Shinra's balloon...) iris: ?? -splash- iris:.............. shinra: iris! iris:.............*calm smile....and sets the hose to turbo* Arthur: (giggles as he tries to run--and gets a bucket of water dumped atop him...then the bucket) maki: owned. Arthur: "I-I am fine! This is simply the helmet befitting a knight as he runs into combat--" *Two more water balloons to his "helmet," knocking Arthur to the ground* shinra: ha! -later- Hibana: "I go to all that trouble to install air conditioning, and you all get wet?" Takehisa: "Please try not to get the floor wet. I just cleaned." shinra: *shivering* Hibana: "Takehisa! Show a little more sympathy to these shivering cold children..." (hands them towels) "Arthur and Shinra, go warm up in the locker room, and Takehisa will bring you a change of clothes." -elsewhere- Kid: (taps Skype) "Father?" lord death: hello kiddo~! how's italy? Kid: (smiles, a bit nervously) "Okay, S-Sir..." (holding his hands) "I-I'm sorry for not contacting earlier after...that." lord death:....do you need anything? any extra security from the DWMA italy branch? Kid: "We're okay for right now, thank you. I think we'll be fine. Given how...severely Stocking injured him, and how long it has been, I don't think he will return. However, he does seem to have a connection to whoever was stalking Stocking in Death City, so I would like increased security there." lord death: all right....and those two demons? Kid: "...Father...He was me." lord death: ??? Kid: "That demon looked as I did...acted as I did when I was inside that Book...and I recognized the voice of the woman with her...It was Pandora." lord death: *he tenses* ...........................where have they gone? Kid: "I was too weak to follow, and Stocking was in no condition to go after them. I have tried to sense their location, but...Father, Pandora's presence felt like an entire world, and now it's just--" *snaps his fingers* "--gone." lord death: this is very serious. i'll send an alert. any defining features to this entity? Kid: "He looks exactly like me, but with lines along his chin. She...looked like a mass of Black Blood emerging out of this...doppleganger's body." Kid: "His soul looks like my own...just...the opposite. Like, white, a void." lord death: hmmm..... -later- Kid: (sitting on edge of the bed) stocking: kid? everything ok? Kid: (nods) "I spoke with Father and Mother." (small laugh) "Shiori says hi." (frown) "Kirika said 'Fuck off.'" stocking: *sighs and chuckles* classic her. Kid: (holds Stocking's hand) "I told them about..." (shakes a little) "That doppleganger." stocking:........*she hugs him* maid: am i interrupting? Kid: o__o "...No?" maid: just checking. Kid: "...I appreciate that. Thank you." maid: *exits* *turns to the other maid* a half-blood and a reaper. pretty weird, right? Maid #2: "Shall we give them their privacy?" maid: good call....ever think about the guys back home? Maid #2: "A bit..." (small smile) maid: i can remember these two girls in my sector. real hard asses, always going on about rules and sh*t. amazing they werent from arcadia. i've heard about how strict they are up there, especially that one with the crop. *shudders* i dunno 'bout you, but fighting in wars just aint my style. Maid #2: "I can take or leave fighting, but what can you do? Seems to be the way of this life. Still, I'd rather make love than war." maid: like those two in there, haha XP Maid #2: (chuckles) "I didn't mean it _literally_, but sure. Better than the alternative." maid:...soooooo what do you wanna do right now? Maid #2: "Hmm...Well, the world isn't going completely nuts at the moment...Think Lord Pheles would be upset if we checked out the pool?" maid: i got kommy here *holds up a strange creature* Maid #2: "Hmmm...Does Kommy need a walk? Could do that while touring the city." maid: he's on guard dog duty. you butt. -n- kommy: WARK WARK! stocking: what was that?! Kid: (sits up) "Hmm? Sounded like a dog..." Maid #2: o_o "Um...I think they heard us..." -elsewhere- Yohei: "Hmmm...WASHU? GET? I told you to change those diapers..." io: zzzzzz... WASHU: ^0^ *thumbs up* Yohei: "Good..." (pats WASHU on the head) GET: 눈_눈 Yohei: "..." (taps cigarette ashes into GET's receptacle for "food") GET: ^o^ chie: how's everything here? Yohei: "Looks like the diaper-changing robotics protocol worked well: Io is sleeping peacefully, no damage, these two robots are satisfied." (smiles) "How are you?" chie: doing good. *she sits down next to him* Yohei: (kisses her cheek, hugs her) "Work go okay?" chie: *she nods* Yohei: "Any plans for this weekend?" chie: how about checking out a movie? Yohei: "I'd like that." (pulls up a schedule on his phone) "Hmm...Sequel after sequel..." chie: *sigh* usually they're either bad, a cash cow, or both. Yohei: "Oh! How about this one? It's kinda of a low-budget indie film..." chie: hmm...seems interesting. Yohei: " 'Death's Holiday'...Hmm...Of course that would be the title to a film showing in Death City." chie: neat. Yohei: (smiles) "I'll order the tickets..." (taps his phone, then puts an arm around her) -elsewhere- NoFix: (smoking) "I just think that Mickey D's is better than Burger King. I mean, who has the better milkshakes, right?" luka: ......*silent, but visibly annoyed* NoFix: "...Hey, Doctor Hottie? What do you think? Or are you more of a Wendy's girl?" luka: i think you need to take your smoking outside. NoFix: "..." (puffs, then exhales in her face) luka: could you not? NoFix: (smirks) "Could you?" (offers a cigarette to her) luka:.....no. NoFix: (snatches her wrist) "Then I'm demanding. Smoke." luka:.................................may i see the lighter? *reaches for an orange* NoFix: (chuckles) "That a girl..." (puts a cigarette in her mouth, then pulls out the lighter and ignites it...) luka: *sprits the orange's juices at the fire in his direction* *FWOOOOSH* luka: *grins* NoFix: (skin charred, leaving an eerie fleshless skeletal smile) "...That was hot. You're a special kind of crazy. You ever up for a threesome with my special lady, we'll leave a spot for you." luka:....................................*grabs him and tosses him out of her office* kinuta: *whistles* damn, what's biting her ass? NoFix: (skin slowly regenerating) "Not us, unfortunately. Maybe my flirting skills are off...Hey, you hungry?" kinuta: i guess. NoFix: "Cool. Help me up, we'll get burgers and a milkshake, then you can have my burger and I'll have your milkshake..." -elsewhere- kim: *shudders* Jacqueline: "You okay?" kim: yeah....mom's just being a whore somewhere. Jacqueline: o_o "You...can sense that?" kim: when you've lived with that b*tch as long as i have, you develop a 6th sense about these things. *excalibur face* Jacqueline: o\\\\\o ("Hate to imagine what sixth sense she's developed about _me_...") "Um...Okay, then!" kim: yeeeeeah. Jacqueline: "I will now get snacks! Would you like any?!" (nervous smile) -elsewhere- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: you tired~? Kid: (nods) "I feel much more relaxed now..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: (kisses her cheek) "How about you?" stocking: doing a little better now...*she snuggles up to him* Kid: *snuggles back, holds her* "You are so energetic, so compassionate...I love you." stocking: love you too kiddo~<3 Kid: (smiles at her) "Italy was a great choice...I can't wait to see where our next vacation is..." -after a few days, the group returned home- Patty: (chuckling as she looks at photographs) mami: you guys sure had a lot of fun, huh? Crona: "Y-Yeah! It was! The pool was so big! And there were museums and--and I wish you had been there..." mami: *she holds their hand and smiles* maybe next time... Crona: (smiles at Mami) liz: *she brings in snacks* Black Star: (tries to take more than one cupcake...) tsubaki: thanks ^^ Black Star: o_o; "Oh...Um, yeah! Sure!" (hands one to Tsubaki..."I was going to have both for myself...") Kid: (hands one to Stocking) stocking: mmmmmmmmm~! Kid: (smiles..."She's so adorable and full of life...") "These are delicious cupcakes..." Crona: "Soul?" (offers him a cupcake) soul: sure...*nom* mm, pretty good. Ragnarok: "Frosting ain't half bad..." Patty: (has some chips) "So, what's everyone up to this week?" soul: not sure yet. Black Star: "Training! I want to see how many duels on campus I can win!" -the next day at school- Kid: "Ready to get back to classes?" liz: yeah. Patty: "Yes!" (opens the book...stares...frowns...) "Crap. I didn't study at all." kim: hey guys! great to see you're back! ox: salutations everyone! Jacqueline: (waves) Kid: "Hello, Kim, Ox, Jacqueline." Harvar: "..." soul: so what's new? kilik: a lot of stuff. midoriya was sent to the emergency room for one thing... Patty: o__o "The precious cinnamon roll?" kilik: yeah. it's kind of a long, yet weird story. -in class- Patty: (frowning..."Flowers, maybe? Candy? What do you get for someone recovering in the hospital like that...?") kirika: *resting her feet on the desk* *whistling* Gopher: -W- Kid: (twitch) "TAKE YOUR FEET OFF THAT DESK." kirika: *ignoring him* Kid: "I said, take those feet off that desk now. It is against the rules." kirika: alright fine....*she gets up and sits on the desk* Kid: (╬ Ò ‸ Ó) *Tiny explosion off the top of his head* "Grrr...." kirika: >:3 Ilda: "BUTTOCKS BELONG IN SEATS, NOT ON DESK!" kirika: the fuck? Iida: (waving his hands with emphasis on key words) "These are the desks that once served our predecessors on their road to learning how best to manage their abilities in the service of humankind! Your behind defiles their service and is an insult to all that they stand for! In contrast, placing your backside in that chair is a show of respect!" (bows) "I humbly ask that you seat yourself in the chair and not on that desk!" Kid: "..." o(*>ω<*)o kirika: nyeh? i know you're talking, but all i heard was 'blah blah blah i'm a fucking nerd blah'. Iida: "WE DO NOT CURSE IN CLASS! PLEASE, STOP WITH SUCH VULGARITIES! THEY ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR A HERO!" kirika: *grumble* jeez, you're such a damn hardass... *she gets up off and sits back down, propping her feet back onto the desk* Iida and Kid: "FEET OFF THE DESK!" Patty: "Take off that hat!" (does so, but she's now holding a cane) "Put down that cane!" (puts on hat again) "Take off that hat!" kilik: can we just get on with the class already? Stein: (eating popcorn while watching Iida and Kid slowly going insane) "...You're no fun, Kilik. Detention for you." (puts away popcorn, stands, stretches) "Today's class will be about Soul Force attacks, sent through the body but also your weapon partner." tsuyu: neat. Stein: "You'll need to be careful, meisters, or else your Soul Wavelength may rip your weapon apart." Ragnarok: D: Fire and Thunder: T_T Patty: "Cool!" tsubaki: o-o; Patty: "Sis, stop crying. You're embarrassing yourself." -after class- liz: thankfully no one died. Patty: "My tummy hurts..." Harvar: "I am dead. Bury me. Ox, pour the dirt over me here." *Desks are on fire* -at lunch- Kid: "I thought that was successful...except now the classroom looks like a barbeque pit. An asymmetrical one at that." (bites into BBQ lunch) "Hmm...Tasty." liz: thankfully one of the substitutes hosed things down. Patty: "A super-cool substitute you mean! So neat! Can we have him host our Slip and Slide Summer Pool Party, Sis?" liz: i'll consider it ^^; Kid: (offers Stocking a peanut butter chocolate s'more cupcake) stocking: mmmm~! Kid: (smiles at her) "You're so cute when you find a sweet treat." stocking: every bit as cute as you are around symmetry~ Kid: (eyes sparkle) "You divine symmetrical person, how can I not be cute around you?" stocking: hehe~ Kid: (sparkles appear around him...) Patty: "???" (picks one sparkle out of the air, smashes it, and uses the dust to coat her cupcake) "Hmm...Tasty!" liz: i'm not even gonna ask. Kid: (looks a little more serious) "But...Stocking, you do know about the math test coming up next week..." stocking: *siiiiigh* Kid: "Tutoring?" stocking: yes please. Kid: (smiles) "Let's begin after school." -later that day, in the gallows manor den- Kid: "For parallel lines with another line intersecting them, opposite angles are of equal measure to each other. So, in this diagram, which angles are the same measure?" stocking: *squints* A, B, and D? Kid: "Correct! You get a cookie." (hands her a tiny one) stocking: yay! ^^ Kid: "Next question..." stocking: *she nods* Kid: "Question Number 9 on Page 10: Find the area in square units of Trapezoid ABCD." -elsewhere- Arthur: (smiles) "Air conditioning..." shinra: *standing in front of the fan* aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh. Akitaru: -_-; "It's alright, I suppose." Hibana: (smirks) "I'm simply providing what some commanders fail to." Akitaru: (twitch) maki: easy there. Takehisa: "Hmmm...Gabriella, won't the air conditioning increase our electricity bill?" gabriella: *checking the numbers*.....then have a fundraiser? Takehisa: "Sounds like a plan. Which kind of activity can we have for a fundraiser?" -and so- shinra: WHY?!?! Arthur: (adjusts his suit) "Stop complaining. I'm sure you'll fetch a high price...at least $5. Maybe $10." shinra: Q-Q Kishiri: "I'm happy Commander Hibana talked us into this fundraiser for you 8th Brigade losers. Man, I'm going to make so much money. I'll probably sell for a million dollars." takeru: o-o; Akitaru: (in a suit) "This is so itchy..." Takehisa: (suave as fuck) "I know, sir. But don't worry: you'll be able to change out of it during the swimsuit competition." shinra: Q~Q Hibana: (as MC) "We bring out our first candidate—Takeru Noto!" takeru: ..............................................*sweating* Hibana: "Now, Takeru, I have a set of questions that your audience would love to hear your answers...Question #1: What is your ideal social gathering?" takeru:......... *SCREAAAAAAAAAAAAM* Hibana: o____o "Um..." (nervous laugh) "He's definitely a screamer, ladies!" (more nervous laughter) "Let's give a round of applause for Takeru!" (half-hearted clap) Patty: "10 million dollars for Takeru!" Hibana: -_-; "The auction hasn't started yet..." Kid: "I AM NOT PAYING THAT MUCH, PATTY!" takeru: *shaking* shinra: *gulp* Hibana: "Next up is one of my best men from the 5th, Kishiri!" Kishiri: (winks at the audience, blows a bubble, snatches the mic from Hibana) Hibana: "Hey!" Kishiri: "Hello, ladies. I'm here to rock your world..." maki: i could make a bet....but then i realize, i could use that money for food, clothes, first aid, things i actually _need_ vivian: 2,000 DOLLARS! Kishiri: o_____o (whisper) "Oh no..." fang-hua: well i'm not shocked. Hibana: -_-; "You know what? Fine. We have to finish by 10 PM, so I'll start taking bids...$2,000! Do I have $2,500!" Kishiri: "$2,500!" Hibana: "The person being auctioned can't bid on himself! And I know you are too damn poor to have that kind of money!" ryuuko: what an idiot. Kishiri: "Help me! Someone, bid on me!" -silence- Hibana: "$2,000! Going once...going twice..." shinra: i'm sure as heck not going up there next....one of you guys go, please? Arthur: "What do I get in exchange?" Hibana: "Sold for $2,000!" (picks up Kishiri and tosses him into the audience at Vivian) shinra: i'm begging here come on! Kishiri: T_______T "Ah!!!" Arthur: "...Okay. But you owe me..." (smirks) "And I get to set the terms..." (marches onto the stage) Hibana: "?!" (whispers to Arthur) "Shinra was supposed to be next!" mio: hey anya is that your ex? Arthur: "Change of plans..." Anya: "I never dated him! So how can he be my ex?!" mio: *whistling* Meme: "You did kind of go out with him--" Anya: (slaps hand over her mouth) "Shh!" Hibana: "We'll start the bidding at $25!" Arthur: "?! I'm worth more than that!" Meme: (smirks at Mio) "Want to wager on him?" hime: i kinda doubt that... -_- Hiro: "Heh...Imagine bidding on Arthur, then just torturing him the entire time..." Anya: (overhears Hero, shiny eyes) "5,000 dollars!" hime: that's really messed up bro! Arthur: o__o "Oh crap..." Hibana: "..." (shrugs) "Sold!" (picks up Arthur, throws him at Anya) liz: well at least patti- Patty: "Hey! I want to bid! Kid will pay $10,000 to torture Arthur!" Anya: (holding Arthur) "No fair! I want to dress him up as a maid and make him clean up the dorm!" liz: PATTI NO! Patty: "I was going to do the same, but have him also whistle showtunes!" *Anya and Patty engage in a tug of war over Arthur* Arthur: "HELP ME!" gabriella: *smacks them both* ENOUGH! Anya and Patty: (faceplant, twitching) Arthur: (hides behind Gabriella) "Thank you, oh worthy knight!" gabriella: *cough* carry on princess~ *pushes arthur away* Hibana: "Um...We're going to hold both Anya and Kid for those bids totaling $15,000--" Kid: "DAMN IT!" Hibana: "And now, Shinr--" Akitaru: "Yo." Hibana: -_-; "Seriously?" Akitaru: (awkwardly takes the mic) "I am not used to dating...I haven't dated since my wife passed away..." shinra: *looking around* liz: Q_Q Akitaru: "But I'm a good conversationalist...Um...I can lift stuff, so I can move things around your house. I'm great with kids...I lost my child, too...I miss them...Um...So, thank you for coming out. Your donations go to help the 8th continue to serve you, Death City. Thank you." (backs away shyly) Hibana: T_T (wiping tears) Hibana: "I'll start bidding for Commander Obi at $50..." dia: he's honestly pulling the sympathy card now? how shamefully shameless....or would it be shamelessly shameful? Burns: "His family died. He deserves some sympathy." dia: right...my apologies sir. Hibana: (bidding kept going up for Akitaru) "$2,000 for Akitaru...Going once...twice..." marie: I'LL BID!! Akitaru: "???" Hibana: "Your bid, Death Scythe Mjolnir?" marie: YES PLEASE!! <X3 justin: *sweatdrop* Akitaru: o\\\\o Hibana: "Um...for how much money, Marie?" -on to the next contestant- Iida: "I LIKE FOLLOWING RULES! Make sure that your bids are in increasing order! We would have a lovely dinner! I will pay for the meal and the tip! Thank you!" -and the next- Mineta: "..." (staring up at Hibana) Hibana: -_-; "..." (STOMPS Grape Juice repeatedly) -next- Bakugo: "I am fired up for a date! I will make everything explode!" Hibana: -_-; "They can treat that STD, you know..." Bakugo: o\\\\\\o girl: PHRASING! Bakugo: "Shut up, nerd!" -and the next- Aoyama: (Can't Stop Twinkling) "I just want to see the smile on your faces light up." Hibana: (shiny eyes) kirika: *excalibur face* how about no? Aoyama: (leans down to Kirika) "Would you be willing to bid on me, fair princess?" Gopher: :< kirika:.... -one punch later- Hibana: (back stage) "Great...We lost Aoyama, so that cost us money...That leaves Deku and...Shinra..." (looks around) "Where are they?" izuku: *scoots onto the stage* um.....hi? *awkward wave* Audience: *silent* Hibana: "So...Deku! How did you get that name?" izuku: because.....because i can do it! *brave smile* ochako: *smiiile* Hibana: "..." (happy applause) "We'll start the bidding at $75." -later- Giriko: "...I don't know why I'm here. I can't have liquor, I can't smoke, and I can't be allowed more than 50 feet from my apartment." (shows ankle bracelet) "Thanks a fuck lot, Justin! Nark!" arachne: *sweatdrop* ^^; -and the next- Excalibur: (dancing on stage) Hibana: -_-; "It's been ten minutes already--get off the stage, or I will crush you." Excalibur: "Fool! I haven't done my striptease yet!" -next- Tsukuyomi: "I keep my feet wherever I want to--" Iida: "NOOOOOO!" -cue horde of fangirls bidding- -next- All Might: "I can only be out for two hours! That's all the time I can set aside in between my superheroing!" Hibana: o\\\\\\o Akitaru: -_-; "That's just too many muscles..." -next- Aizawa: "Hello. My name is--" Kid: "KILL THE KISHIN!" liz: kid thats-.....thats not.... -_-; Aizawa: -_-; *zaps Kid, immobilizing him* Kid: (collapsed onto Liz) -next- Present Mic: "YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Who will bid on me?!" Hibana: "...What? I can't hear now BECAUSE I'M DEAF!" -silence- -next- Stein: "I will need to examine your skin. Trust me, I'm a doctor." sayaka: *sneaking to the exit* nopenopenopenopenope Hibana: (looks around, slips card into his pocket) "Call me. I think we could work on some scientific experiments I have in mind..." -next- Spirit: (dancing to "Love Machine") sachiko: .//////.; *Out of nowhere, a book falls from the rafters above, knocking Spirit out* lord death: ????? Yumi: "You did not want to auction yourself, Death?" lord death: nah, i could be with anyone but you~ ^^ Yumi: (smiles) "I probably would have outbid everyone else..." (holds his hand) -next- Harvar: "I am not paying for anything, I will treat you like dirt, and I will never return your calls." -someone throws a dog treat at him- Harvar: "..." (picks it up) "I deserve that..." (eyes it--then bites into it) -next- Ox: (holding up sign: "Kim! Pick me!") kim: *she holds up a sign that says 'no'* sachiko: *GLAAAAARE* Ox: D: -next- Shotaro: "Does this count as my good deed? How can I do a good deed for you all out there? Um...What services do you need?" mana: DAMMIT SHOWTARO! >////<; chie: ^^; Yohei: (chuckling) "I knew my advice would help him..." -next- Tuhl: "Humans smell." -next- Akane: (says nothing, just smiles and puts his hand through his hair) tsugumi: o/////o -cue fangirls- tsugumi: D:> Hibana: o\\\\\o "Um...Any bids?" -next- clay: looks like i'm up.... shinra: *gulps* (thinking: just a few more left till i'm-) *something pulls him into the darkness* Hibana: "Now, Clay Sizemore! A round of applause!" -next- benimaru: hey. *wave* Hibana: "OH MY GOD SO PRECIOUS!" benimaru: um... o-o; fang-hua: *sweatdrop* Hibana: "I'll pay $4,000, you adorable cinnamon roll!" benimaru: o-o;;;; -next- Aaron: "..." Presenter Mic: "!!!" ("I found my sidekick!") -next- Sid: "I wasn't the kind of man to stand up anyone on a date..." nygus: i'll bid dammit! -next- Free: "If you don't mind hairy guys--" eruka: *tugs free by the ear and pulls him away* no. Free: "Owie owie owie!" -next- Hao: "What up?" reid: ladies~? Anya: "Boo!" Meme: "Get off the stage!" -next- Takehisa: "..." (awkward wave) "Hello. I am Takehisa. I like to keep my records organized, I am adept at numerous office and organizational tasks, and I like kittens." maki: *double thumbs up* Takehisa: -\\\\\- Hibana: "We begin the bidding!" (smirks at Maki) -and finally- shinra?: hey everyone! shinra kusakabe here! ready to be your hero, yeah! *'shinra' seems shorter, and is wearing sunglasses* Akitaru: "?! Man, we need to give Shinra more milk: he's shrinking on us!" maki: wait a second.... WE HAVE AN IMPOSTER IN OUR MIDST! Takehisa: "Maki? What do you mean?" maki: *removes the sunglasses, revealing......* sayu:....um......hi? *her hair is poking out of the wig* Akitaru: "...Shinra is a girl? Oh, man, I feel bad now for misgendering him--her..." miwa: SAYU?! what the heck?? sayu: ummm.....RUN SHINRA RUN! *shinra takes off* Akitaru: "!!! Where is he running?!" shinra: *running* Bystander #1: (looking at newspaper on a bus stop bench) Bystander #1: (looks up, sees Shinra in his underwear...looks back at newspaper) shinra: *running as fast as he can and trips over the stairs.....onto someone below* (thinking: oh! oh no!) tamaki: !!!!!! shinra: (thinking: OH FRICK!!) -squiiiish- tamaki: ^^ *grabs him by the shoulders and screams* shinra: *SCREEEEEEAM* -what happened next i will leave to the imagination.....but shinra ended up in a trashcan- Garbageman: "Oh crap...Bill! We got another person trying to throw away a kid!" Bill: "Aw, crap! Don't people know humans are recyclables, not trash!" shinra: *cough* ow..... Bill: "Ah, kid, why are you naked? That ain't right..." shinra: wha-..........*SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!* Garbageman: "Hang on, Bill! I got an extra garbage bag for him to wear..." -later- shinra: *whimpering as he arrives home* Hibana: "Shinra! Oh, my baby!" (picks him up...*sniff*) "You...Oh, God! What happened to you?!" shinra: i dont want to talk about it. Hibana: "..." ("I'll make him talk later...") "Come on, I'm drawing you a warm bath, then getting you soup..." -the next day- Akitaru: "We paid for the electricity bill for a year...but damn...Poor Shinra." shinra: ........ *sneeze* geh... -elsewhere- soul: happy birthday chrona! Crona: o\\\\\o "Um...What is happening?" mami: we're not sure when you're birthday is, so we decided that we'd celebrate your birthday today. *she smiles* Crona: "Oh..." ("...No one ever celebrated my b-birthday before...") "..." (cries) mami: it's ok chrona...*she hugs them* it's a happy thing. soul: you get cake, presents, and all kinds of neat stuff... Crona: *sniffs* "Presents?" Ragnarok: "CAKE?!" liz: yep. Patty: "Happy birthday, Crona!" (hands hastily wrapped present to them) Crona: "..." (smiles) "Thank you..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "What do people do on dates, Mana?" mana: *slow-mo spittake* um.....well uh...... *sweats* Shotaro: "??? Because that auction event still has me trying to figure that out. I mean, I see people go on dates: boys with girls, boys with boys, girls with girls...Have you gone on dates?" mana:....*fist clentch* TTwTT -elsewhere- Ponera: "I'm worried about her..." shaula: who, medusa? Ponera: (nods) "Childbirth is a challenge, but she seems...depressed. Post-partum" shaula: the baby's alive, aint it? grimoire: raising a child as a single mother is no easy task. Ponera: (nods) "...Do you think she would accept...help?" shaula: be my guest. *shrug* -elsewhere- christa: *watching cartoons* Akitaru: "So...How old is your daughter? A year?" marie: *she nods* Akitaru: "She looks so happy...She has your smile." marie: *she blushes* it's amazing how she resembles me... christa: *turns* hi! *wave* Akitaru: (giggles, waves back) "Hi, Christa!" christa: hehe ^^ Akitaru: "How many words does she know?" -elsewhere- NoFix: "You know what I want to know?" scientist: i-i'm afraid to ask... *she looks away* NoFix: "What color are your panties?" luka: stop that. NoFix: -_-; "You're no fun...So, what did you need me to do for today's experiment?" luka: just...*sigh* try to behave yourself today. your libido has gotten out of control, if this persists, i'm going to have to put you in cold storage, understood? NoFix: "It's not out of control! I can keep cool! I just, you know, have to get off now and then...It's not easy when you're the King of Spin and you can regenerate just about anything so quickly..." luka: we're still in the process of scraping poor cheryl's remains off the walls after your...*ahem* orgy.... -elsewhere- Arthur: (in maid's uniform) -\\\\\\- tamaki:.......i'm not even going to ask. Arthur: "Anya won the auction, so...And by the way, what did you do to Shinra?" tamaki:........i dont want to talk about it. *scary face* Arthur: "Eep!" (stumbled back--and falls on the floor) -elsewhere- kyouko: *delivering groceries* Black Star: "I bet I can totally carry more groceries than you!" kyouko: i got two whole cloth bags full! so where's the next stop? tsubaki: hmmm lets see.....ah! seems mifune's place is next. Black Star: "Hmph...Hope his attitude is better today..." tsubaki: *she knocks the door* angela: who is it? Black Star: "Grocery deliveries! Open up!" yuma: *she opens the door* kyouko! *hugs her leg* Black Star: (eyeroll) kyouko: mind if we come in? Black Star: (still holding the groceries, looking inside wondering where Mifune is) angela: mifune's out by the hill. Black Star: "???" angela: the big hill with the cherry blossom tree... he likes to go there a lot. Black Star: "Hmph. Not the best day to be outside. Not even all that sunny." angela: he'll be back soon though... Black Star: "Hope so...Delivering these groceries, I want a big tip!" tsubaki: ^^; Black Star: "So...Squirt, what've you been up to?" angela: practicing my magic ^^ Black Star: "Oh yeah? What can you do?" -kyouko puts her bags on the table and walks out into the garden. she can see a large hill with a tree not too far from the property- kyouko: ?? Mifune: (under the tree, eyes closed...then they open and he stands up) kyouko: ??? *squints* Mifune: (wipes his sleeve over his eyes, then holds a hand to the tree...and says something) kyouko: ??? *she slowly walks up, trying to remain quiet* Mifune: "...miss you everyday. I only hope I am the person you wanted me to be...and I don't think I am." kyouko:....*she doesnt say anything* Mifune: "I made a lot of mistakes...and I'm trying to get better. I wish you could see Angela...She's growing up so fast, and...I think you would have been a great mother to her." kyouko:....... Mifune: "..." (wipes away more tears) "Please be here tomorrow, and let me have the will to live another day until I can see you again beyond this world. I love you." kyouko: *she walks back to the house* Black Star: "Where the heck were you, Kyouko?" kyouko: just getting some fresh air.....*she seems a bit teary eyed* Black Star: "...You got something on your face..." (hands her a tissue) kyouko: thanks...s-summer allergies, i guess... Black Star: "...Yeah." (smiles) "I hear ya!" Mifune: "Oh...I didn't hear you come in..." (enters the house) tsubaki: we brought some groceries for you. *she smiles* Mifune: (smiles back) "Thank you." Black Star: (whispers to Kyouko) "He said he didn't hear me come in...See? I am getting better at stealth and stuff!" kyouko: *gives him a look* -_-; Mifune: "Would you like to stay for tea?" tsubaki: that would be lovely, thank you ^^ Mifune: (smiles) "Angela, please set the table." (pulls out kettle and teabox) angela: ok! yuma: i'll get the snacks out. Mifune: (heats up the water...thinks he can feel someone staring at him...) kyouko: *looks away to another room* Mifune: "..." (small smile as he finishes heating water) Black Star: "Yuma, need help with snacks?" -and so- Black Star: (holding up his pinkie while sipping tea) Mifune: (pours tea for Kyouko) kyouko: thanks. Mifune: "You're welcome." (passes cookies to Tsubaki) tsubaki: anything new happen to you recently? Mifune: "...No." (sips his tea) tsubaki:.....well we went to italy for a vacation, right black*star? kyouko: really? did mami come with as a translator? Black Star: "Nah, but Stocking did a bit of translating. She seems to know the language." kyouko: ah. Black Star: "Crona went swimming, too!" kyouko: ah, that's neat. Black Star: "Yep! But...Um...Other things happened...Some sad things...Oh, and Soul got strip searched at the airport." kyouko: oh...really? *covering yuma's ears* Black Star: "...What? Kids can handle hearing that stuff." Mifune: (sword now pointing at Black Star's nose) "Watch your mouth." kyouko: o-o; tsubaki: settle down everyone. ^^; Black Star: o____o; (backs away) Mifune: "..." (lowers sword) -later- Mifune: "Thank you for the groceries, and for staying for tea." kyouko: no problem. we should be heading home now. see you around then. *she waves* Black Star: "Later, Samurai. Witch. Tiny girl." -after that, the trio head on home- Mifune: (quiet at the table) angela: mifune? are you ok? Mifune: "Just...sad, a bit." angela:...*hug* Mifune: (holds her) "Thank you." angela: ........ *remembering her mother* Mifune: "...Angela...I hope that, when I screw up, you are comfortable letting me know." angela: ..... Mifune: "I'm not the best...father. But I want to give you the safety and the childhood anyone deserves." yuma: *hug* angela:....ok {takane: say, mifune, will i be a good mother when the baby's born?} Mifune: "..." {Mifune: *smiles* "Of course you will." *kiss*} Mifune: (hugs both Yuma and Angela) "Yuma, Angela, I love you both..." -on the road- Black Star: "Mifune seemed more pissy than usual." tsubaki: really? i didnt notice... kyouko:..... Black Star: "Yo, Kyouko? You okay?" kyouko: yeah... just a bit tired. it's getting pretty late, and we have school tomorrow so... Black Star: "Want us to walk with you home?" kyouko: i can handle it, really...'sides, if uncle shiro saw me walking home with you, he'd hassle me about it the whole night, haha. Black Star: o\\\\o; "Oh..." tsubaki: ^^;; kyouko: *smirk* just kidding, you're way out of my league, haha! Black Star: -_-; "Jerk." kyouko: hey, come on, i'm trying to have a little fun here. Black Star: (small punch to her shoulder) "Don't get eaten by werewolves or something on your way home--'cause if I have to save your ass, I'm going to never let you forget it!" kyouko: dont worry, i think i could handle it. Black Star: "Later, dork!" (fist bump) -at school the next day- Kid: "How are you feeling, Shinra?" shinra: a little better. *sniff* still kinda out of it though... Kid: "You sure that another day off from class wouldn't help?" shinra: maybe, i dunno, i've just been really out of it since-....nevermind. Kid: "Is someone at the 8th tending to your health?" shinra:.......*excalibur face* (thinking: hibana is going to kill me with motherly affection...and i use the term 'motherly' very loosly.....and that nightmare about being sacrificed to a demon cat that looks too much like tamaki doesnt help matters...) -_-; Kid: "??? Maybe you need a vacation..." shinra: yeah...haha...*ahem* feeehhhh... Kid: "Well, if you need any help, please ask. Even a good night sleep can help. We always have room at our home--" Patty: "SLEEPOVER!" shinra: t-thats fine, but i'll keep a mental note of it... Kid: (nods, opens his book for today's class) Patty: "How about you, Tsubaki? How are you doing?" -in gym, they were playing 'capture the flag'- Kid: "..." (adjusts the flag) "Is that better?" Iida: "Hmm...Still looks crooked." Kid: "Ah! You are right!" (adjusts it) Kid and Iida: "ABSOLUTELY PPPPPPPPPPPERFECT!" kirika: ...........fuuuuuuuuuck.....my liiiiiiife -is stuck on their team- Gopher: -W- "We will protect this flag very well, won't we?" kirika: eh, may as well....or we could let it get captured just to annoy kid. Kid: "Hey!" Gopher: "Whatever pleases you, my love!" Kid: "Hey! Hey!" kirika: cool. Bakugo: (glares at Stocking) "We could just blow up their side now and get the flag..." stocking: just cool your jets...we have to use strategy....and i think i know of one...*smirk* Bakugo: "???" Patty: (smiles) "Oh, I like that smirk...What's your plan?" -and so- stocking: *sneaking up to the flag, within kid's vision* Kid: -_-; "Really, Stocking, you're not even trying. I have keen eyesight from years wielding twin pistols, not to mention my shinigami eyesight..." stocking: *makes a run for the flag and trips* eek! Kid: "!!! Oh no! Hang on, Stocking! I'll help you up!" Iida: "?! B-But we must protect the flag! Yet as a hero we must help her...I AM SO CONFLICTED!" (hand gesticulations) stocking: *blushing and covering herself* oh no! i didnt wear underwear today! >/////< Kid: "..." (symmetrical nosebleed) "Wh-What?! I-I-I-" stocking: >//////< kirika: and that's why i wear shorts underneath. Kid: "I-I-I'm sorry! Um...Oh! I know! You can cover yourself with the flag!" stocking: r-really? o/////o Kid: "Iida! The flag!" Iida: "Right!" (covers his eyes as he hands the flag) "Protect the young lady's modesty!" stocking: thanks.....for handing me VICTORY!! HAHA! FLAG OBTAINED!! >:D Kid and Iida: o____o; "CURSE YOUR INEVITABLE BUT SUDDEN BETRAYAL!" stocking: hehehehehe~ *grin* liz: yeah! high five! girl: using her own sex appeal to win? that's just diabolical. Kid: -\\\\\\\- Iida: "..." (clears throat, extends hand to Patty) "Congratulations." stocking: sorry kiddo, can you forgive me~? Patty: "Right back at ya, handsome!" Kid: "..." (leans in, whispers) "Depends..." stocking: oh? Kid: (smiles, whispering) "I may need your help with something, given the thoughts you just gave me..." stocking: oh....oooooh! .///////. Kid: (smirks, backs away) Iida: "???" Gopher: (whispers to Kirika) "What were they talking about?" kirika: dont get any ideas. *she drags him away from the scene* -NEXT ROUND- Bakugo: "Tch...I still wanted to blow something up. Want to make a show of strength SO THAT I CAN GET THAT NERD DEKU TO SEE HOW AWESOME I AM!" Patty: "...Deku isn't _in_ this competition..." Bakugo: "Shut the fuck up!" Patty: "No, you shut the fuck up!" liz: ok settle down, we're up against the next team. tsugumi: *inhale* ok, i'm ready to give it my best! Aoyama: "So exciting! What is our strategy for getting their flag? Perhaps someone stays here and others go the opposing team's flag?" shinra: *examining the field* hmmm.... shinra: hmm, hey, aoyama, think you can provide a distraction? Aoyama: "Oui! Which direction should I fire my cannon?" shinra: um...... that way? Aoyama: "Just say when!" shinra: *making sure no one is in the way* ....now! *fire feet* Aoyama: (fires) stocking: ack! *dodge* tsugumi?: *runs to the flag* Bakugo: "Oh, you think you're getting this flag, girlie?!" (throws blasts at Tsugumi[?]) tsubaki: tsugumi! tsugumi: spring bird JUUUUUUUMP!!! -she made it!- girl: she actually did it! girl 2: i knew she had it in her, the little rascal! Bakugo: "Grr...Goddamn it! Why didn't any of you protect the flag?!" -later- Kid: "Good game, Love. Disappointed about Laser Boy and Shinra?" stocking: eh, good game over all. Kid: "Well, I lost fair and square...mostly fair. Not fair at all. That was a dirty, rotten trick." (pouts) stocking: awww... Kid: "You know I can't resist you...You're too lovable and sexy." stocking: hehe~ Kid: "But I am a bit of a sore loser..." stocking: aww, poor kiddo~ *hug* Kid: (accepts the hug, smiles, purrs lightly) stocking: *whispering* do you plan on punishing me for that~? Kid: (blushes a bit, but smirks) "Only if you ask me to..." -at lunch- Patty: *NOM NOM NOM* "Need to refuel after that Capture the Flag exercise!" shinra: *nom nom*.....(thinking: i should visit izuku after school..) Kid: (offers two cinnamon buns to Stocking) stocking: aaaah~ Kid: (brings the first one to Stocking's mouth) "Open wide..." girl: *cough* phrasing *cough* Kid: -_-; -after school- Kid: (waves goodbye to Shinra) shinra: *looks at the notes* ok...it should be.....ah, there it is..... -soon, he arrives at a door and knocks- mrs midoriya: hmm? yes? shinra: hey, is izuku here? mrs midoriya: yes, he is, and you are? shinra: shinra kusakabe, ma'am. mrs midoriya: ah i see. izuku! you're friend shinra is here! Izuku: (comes down the stairs with an arm cast, smiles at both) "Thanks, Mom! Hi, Shinr--" (tries to wave with his injured arm) "Ow! Heh...Forgot I injured it..." shinra: easy there... how're you holding up? Izuku: "I-I'm getting through things...with some difficulty. But I'm getting through them." (smiles) "H-How are you, b-buddy?" Izuku: (" 'Buddy'? I sound like such a nerd...") shinra: been doing ok...i brought your homework over so we could cram if you want. Izuku: (nods) "I'd appreciate that..." -later- shinra: "Hmmm...Mrs. Midoriya, these cookies are delicious!" mrs midoriya: made them fresh this morning ^^ Izuku: (has another cookie) "Thanks, Mom!" shinra:...*nom*.....*sad smile*... Izuku: "??? Shinra? You okay?" shinra: hmm? y-yeah...it's just.....memories. Izuku: "..." (nods) "Um...Would you like to play a game? I got All Might's new video game..." -elsewhere- tamaki:....*staring up at the ceiling* Kana: "Tamaki?" tamaki: oh.... hey kana. what's up? Kana: "May I sit with you? The other residents in this building are being stupid." tamaki: sure thing.... Kana: (climbs up onto the couch and looks up at the ceiling) "..." tamaki:....say, do you ever feel scared of doing something, even though you know you have to do it? Kana: (nods) tamaki:...what do you do? Kana: "I make a list of what's the worst that could realistically happen, see whether there is another way or how I can respond to the worst...then I draw a card to let it guide me." (flicks a set of tarot cards out of her sleeve, offers Tamaki to draw one) "Want to try?" tamaki:...sure.... *Tamaki draws the Star Card, facing upward* tamaki: ....... Kana; "Oh, you're lucky. The Star Card means you have endured a difficult trial and are ready to move forward." tamaki: *she gulps* yeah.... Kana: "..." (takes Tamaki's hand) "I believe in you." tamaki: *she nods* Kana: "What will you do now?" tamaki: .......prepare myself for what happens next.... Kana: "..." (nods, lays her head in Tamaki's lap) -elsewhere- Kid: "Like it?" stocking: *panting* aaaahhhh.... Kid: (smiles) "I thought you would...It's quite a fascinating new toy..." stocking: *she looks down and blushes* Kid: "...You're beautiful when you blush...Do you want to adjust the vibration?" stocking: y-yes please... Kid: (hands her the vibration control) -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Diaper changed, good deed completed!" io: shuu! Shotaro: "??? Are you saying 'Shuu-taro' or 'Shh, be quiet'?" io: shuuda! Shotaro: " 'Shoo-dah-roh'? io: shoodawoh! Shotaro: "Hee hee! Yeah! Shoodawoh! Shoodawoh!" mana: ^^; Shotaro: "Hey, Man! Can you hold Io? I want to wash my hands." mana: oh, sure.... Shotaro: (hands Io, goes to sink) Yohei: (enters, sees Mana and Io) "Hey, Stinky. Oh, and hi to you too, Io." mana: *glaaaaaaare* Yohei: "Heh heh...So, Io giving you two any trouble?" Shotaro: (shakes his head "no") mana: no Yohei: "Cool. I can take her for a bit." mana: thank you. Yohei: (takes Io from Mana) "So, what are you two up to for this afternoon?" -elsewhere- Izuku: "Feel free to stop by again, Shinra! I promise to be back at school Monday!" shinra: see ya. *he heads home* Izuku: (waves with his good hand and shuts the door) "...Mom? Can Shinra come over again?" mrs midoriya: of course, i wouldnt mind... it's really nice you can have people come over again... Izuku: "Th-Thank you..." (small smile..."I never have gotten to have many friends visit...") -on the road home- shinra: *whistling* ???: "Well, aren't we chipper..." shinra: !! *he turns to see*... ah! Karim: "Yo." shinra: hey karim...whats up? Karim: "Saw you walking and thought I'd say hi. Commander Obi gave you the afternoon off?" shinra: i was at a friends house studying. i was actually just heading back. Karim: "...Mind if I tag along?" shinra: you sure? Karim: "I could use some time away from the 1st, to think about some things." shinra: alright then, i guess it'd be ok... Karim: (smile) "Thanks...So, how's life at the 8th?" shinra: it's been....well same as usual, i guess... Karim: "Is that good? Or bad?" shinra: depends on perspective i guess? Karim: "The 1st seems so...disciplined. Your division seems more...homey." shinra: i guess so....during the training camp, i could feel the difference....and the 5th is........*shudders* Karim: "Hmm...I suppose someone from the 1st would feel at home at the 8th, then." shinra: maybe.......*shrug* -someone is listening in, but they exit before being spotted- Karim: "...Hmm..." (pats Shinra on the shoulder) "How about we get a Slurpee? My treat!" ("Need to throw off the scent...") shinra: for real? Karim: "Sure..." (pushes him into convenience store) shinra: *he looks around* hmm, *he also gets some DIY candy kits for later* Karim: "What are those? 'DIY candy'? What is that?" shinra: it's pretty cool, you mix these powders and water, and it makes little food and stuff. Karim: "Hmm..." (picks one up) "I could try..." -later- Karim: "Take care, Shinra. I'll let you know how the candy comes out." shinra: see ya. *waves and heads home* -the next day at school- Kid: (smiles at Stocking) stocking: *studying hard* Patty: (whispers to Liz) "Stocking seems focused..." liz: yeah, we have a test today, remember? Patty: o______o "Um..." -in another class- Arthur: "You seemed pleased." shinra: hmm? how so? Arthur: "Just...you aren't all mopey. And you're smiling without it looking all nervous." shinra: hey! D:< Arthur: "So, you make a new friend or something?" shinra: i was visiting a friend and met up with another on the way home. i guess the fresh air did some good for me. Arthur: (nods) "Good. You work better when you're in a good mood." shinra: speaking of mood, your birthday is tomorrow, right? Arthur: "...Um, yeah..." shinra: any plans? Arthur: "...I don't know...Maybe family will have something...What I really want is--" (stops himself, blushes, looks down) shinra:....yeah. iris: *she smiles at them* shinra: .////////. Arthur: "...I need a bathroom." shinra: *scoots far away from arthur* Arthur: "...I need a bathroom." shinra: *scoots far away from arthur* kyouka: O-O;;;;;; ew. just....ew. Arthur: "..." (awkwardly leaves the classroom) shinra: (thinking: YOU REALLY DIDNT NEED TO SHARE THAT!!) Arthur: (walks down hall to restroom. "Stupid, stupid, stupid...") Iida: "He did not even ask the teacher for permission..." -elsewhere in the school- Jacqueline: "Why do you need to copy my homework? Didn't you finish your own?" kim: 7/////7 i forgot, ok? Jacqueline: "...Fine. Here." (slides it to her) kim: thaaaaanks ^^ Jacqueline: "But you owe me!" kim: that's fair.... -the sound of a lot of papers falling onto the floor is heard outside- Jacqueline: "??? Someone must have dropped something. Let's see who needs help..." -a lot of letters fell out of tokoyami and todoroki's lockers- shouto: well....this is rather awkward... Tokoyami: "Hmph. What an annoyance." ochako: need some help guys? Tokoyami: "Yes. Please bring me a garbage can." ochako: geh! that's mean tokoyami. *she uses her gravity on the letters* ox: how do they have so many admirers already? Harvar: "People love bad boys..." kim: yeah, chicks dig the dark, mysterious types. ox:......!! hmmm. *idea* Harvar: -_-; ("Oh, no...") ox: say kim, want to meet up after school at the park later tonight? i'll pay you. kim: the fact it's _you_ turns me off, but the promise of money has me intrigued. Jacqueline: "D-Did he just offer to pay her?!" kim: now now, jackie, lets hear him out. Jacqueline: o\\\\\o Harvar: (preps first-aid kit) -that night- ox: they should be here any moment now... Harvar: "This is going to end badly..." kim: this is the place. -ox steps out from the shadows- ox: *in his batman costume* hi kim. Jacqueline: D: kim:.............*she breaks down laughing her butt off* OH MY GOD WHAT THE HELL?! HAHHAHA!! Harvar: "I told you that you should have gone with the Fonz." ox: I DONT HAVE A FONZ COSTUME! D:< Harvar: "LIKE IT'S REALLY THAT HARD TO GET A LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET AND JEANS!" Jacqueline: "..." (snaps pic of Ox) ox: !!! eek! HARV TOSS THEM THE DOLLAR AND BAIL! kim: like christian bale? Jacqueline: "Corny, but cute." (keeps snapping pics) Harvar: (tosses dollar bills at Kim) "So demeaning..." kim: make it rain, boys, haha! -down the road- ox: *pant pant* phew....what was i thinking? *takes off the hood and sighs* Harvar: *pant* "Surprisingly for you...you weren't thinking. Shocking..." *SNICKER SNICKER SNICKER* ox: oh shut up! AND STOP LAUGHING! Harvar: "...You know I don't laugh. I thought that...was you..." ox: it wasnt........... 0-0; did the girls follow us? Harvar: (looks behind him) "I don't see them..." *SNICKER SNICKER SNICKER* ox: ok i'm getting creeped out now! *FLAME BURST* ox: EEK Harvar: (reverts to weapon form) "Ox! Get to cover!" ox: *takes the spear* alright, s-show yourself! ???: "Please, Batman, don't run." *FIRE BLAST* "I'm here to send a message..." ???: "Even if I have to use your corpse for that message..." ox: it's just a costu-..uhhhh.......harv? options? ???: *SNICKER* Harvar: "Electrocute the ground! Should be pipes under here!" ox: HYAH! *electro shock TO THE GROOOOOOUND* *Water pipes explode* ???: "Gah! I'm soaked!" ox: *turns and exits* ???: "Shit...Every Batman needs his Joker..." Harvar: "He's not following! Be on the lookout! Someone might be with him..." ox: right! ???: woooow really? that kusakabe brat's gonna be jealous. Harvar: "Ox! Above you!" ox: ?! *he looks up* Harvar: "Ox! Above you!" ox: ?! *he looks up* -BANG BANG- ox: *running faster* OHFRICKOHFRICKOHFRICKOHFRICK!!! Harvar: "Hang on!" (tries to blast electricity at the target) -eventually, ox and harvar ran into one of death city's residential areas and hid out in someones back yard- ox: *cough cough* oh my god that was terrifying... Harvar: (tapping mirror) "DWMA...Emergency...assassins chased us to Lenore Estates..." ox: *looks around* i think they're gone now.... Harvar: (collapses on the lawn) "This can't get any worse..." *Sprinklers go off* Harvar: -_- ox: aw come on! ???: "What the hell are you brats doing on my lawn?!" ox: *SCREEEEEEAMS* *the neighboring house's lights turn on* sachiko: *yaaawn* what's all the noise out here? Neighbor: Sachiko! Call the cops! I need someone from the DWMA to-- Spirit: *Yawn* "What is--" o_o "Ox? Harvar?!" Harvar: "...Sir." ox: hi mr-....MR ALBARN?! sachiko: *death glares at ox* ox: *gulps* Spirit: "Um..." (waves to Neighbor) "I can vouch for them! I'm with DWMA! I'll take them into custody! Heh heh..." (Death glare at Harvar and Ox. "I was being intimate!") ox: D: WHY ARE _YOU_ GIVING ME THAT LOOK?! Spirit: "S-Sachiko? I'll drive them back home..." sachiko:....thanks. -and so- ox: and that's basically what happened... Spirit: "Hmmm...More assassins. I already called DWMA security to guard your building and--" (pauses as he pulls up to their building) "...You live in Soul and M--...in Soul's apartment building?" ox: ....yeah.... -thunder rolls in the distance- Spirit: "??? Storm coming..." ox: yeah...well, we should head in now...goodnight mr A Spirit: "Be safe, kids." -inside- Harvar: "This was troubling..." ox: but we're safe at home now...damn, what a way to spend a wednsday night... Harvar: "Next time you want to be a bad boy to Kim, try breaking the rules in the classroom..." ox: are you nuts?! Harvar: "So, dress up like Batman, then 'make it rain' dollar bills at Kim, that's fine. But break one rule in class is too much for you? Ox, you need to be flexible if you want Kim: she is not interested in someone who can't compromise with her." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "31, 32, 33...34 dollars." kim: nice! Jacqueline: "Don't you feel some guilt?" kim: i wasnt the one who made ox dress up like batman! Jacqueline: "Hmm...We may have to give him back this money..." (smirks) "After we put it to some good use." kim: oh? Jacqueline: "Remember how I told you you owe me?" kim: D:> Jacqueline: (opens up catalog, points to a picture...) kim: O-O you wouldnt. Jacqueline: "I would. I will." -elsewhere- Patty: T_T "I bombed that test, I know it." liz: at least you tried. Kid: "How did you do, Stocking?" stocking: a little better i think. Kid: (smiles) "That's good. Grades should be available before the weekend." stocking: so what are the weekend plans? Patty: "Cry. Cry forever." T____T liz: *hug* Kid: "..." (hugs Patty too) stocking: *also joins in on the hug* Patty: "WAAAAA!" (loud sobbing) lord death: is everything ok?! Kid: "J-Just contending with post-test stress, Father..." lord death:...i see...need some snacks? Patty: "ALL OF THEM." -and so- Patty: *NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM* liz: *turns on the tv* Kid: (sneaks snacks away from Patty to give to Stocking) stocking: *quietest nom* Patty: (turns dramatically, mouth full of snacks like a chipmunk) "Mah muh magr blah!" (Mouth full translation: "Who took a snack from me?! Stocking?!!") stocking: OwO Kid: "Patty, now just wait a --" Patty: "ROWR!" (leaps) -later- Kid: (whipped cream stuck to the side of his head, a donut shoved under his armpit, chips down his pants) "Never come between Stocking and Patty over snacks..." stocking: *bandaged* Kid: "I'm sorry, Sweetness..." stocking: it's ok. ^^ Kid: "...I need to have these clothes cleaned and shower...and I think I have a cinnamon bun shoved down my pants." stocking: but you already have sweet buns. Kid: (blushes but smiles) "Well, I have another one..." (unbuttons his pants) "You know, before, I would be panicking over this. Now, it just feels typical around here." stocking: *she hugs him* awww.... Kid: (chuckles) "You're going to get frosting all over you..." liz: do you have to say that out here? Kid: O____O (his pants are unbuttoned) "I forgot where I was..." julie: why's there food- liz: *picks her up and takes her away from that area* long story! Patty: (licking pudding off of the ceiling...which she somehow climbed up to...) -the next day- Patty: (offers donut to Stocking at breakfast) "Sowwy." stocking: *nom* all is forgiven. Kid: (smiles at Stocking) Patty: *giggles* -at school- Arthur: (looks around corners..."Okay...No surprises...") shinra: *at his locker* Arthur: (sneaks around the corner, trying to pass Shinra..." shinra: ?? Arthur: "Just ignore me, Shinra...Just avoiding any...surprises..." shinra: oooook? Arthur: (peaks into his locker) "There's no birthday cake in here, is there?" shinra: why would there be cake in there? -_-; Arthur: "Because you are hiding it for the surprise party you and the 8th are obviously planning!" (grabs Shinra by his collar) "ADMIT IT! ADMIT IT!!!" shinra: um..... 0-0; sayaka: happy birthday art- Arthur: o_o Arthur: (swings around--and his fist collides with her face) sayaka: *smacked and falls over in slo-mo as ave maria plays in the background*...ow Arthur: D: sayaka: i'm good. i can heal. shinra: o-o; Arthur: "...I'M SORRY! IT IS MY BIRTHDAY!" sayaka: i know, i just told you happy birthday ^^; shinra: dude, what is with you and your birthday? Arthur: "You don't know what happens to members of my family once they reach this year of age!" Arthur: (whispers) "The change..." shinra: ???? i'm confused. Arthur: "My family is a noble race of dragonslayers!" (dramatic pose) "But at this age, there is one challenge we face: a dragon will come upon us today and attempt to slay _us_! We become the hunted, Shinra! That is why I am afraid that, at some surprise birthday party, a dragon will be waiting for me!" shinra:........ sayaka: maybe give it a steak? Arthur: "Human sacrifice! Yes! Great idea, Sayaka!" (lifts up Shinra over his head) "Consume this heathen, oh dragon of the North!" shinra: ARTHUR PUT ME DOWN!! D:< *ROWR!* shinra: ??? kim: *runs up and kicks them with both feet in slo-mo as 'brave song' by aoi tada plays in the background* Arthur: (slow-motion) "Omph! Whaaaaaaaaat the fuuuuuuuuuuuuu--????" (collapses on his back) K O sayaka: *wince* oooh that has to hurt. *DING DING DING* Jacqueline: o_o "Um...Good show?" shinra: ow.....*he looks to see him and arthur in a rather *ahem* awkward position* o/////////o;;;; Arthur: (groaning) "Oh God..." shinra: O///////////////////O ARTHUR PEOPLE ARE STARING!! >/////< -several girls and a few guys are taking pictures- Arthur: (dazed) "Wh-What? Shinra? Why are you lying on me?" shinra: uhhhhh..... IBLAMEKIM!!! Arthur: (looks up, sees Kim upside down) "Who let that ugly Tanuki into this school?" Jacqueline: "..." (inches back) kim: *throws him into a wall in slo-mo as 'brave song' plays again* Arthur: (slow motion) "Nooooooo--" (Head slams against locker door, smash it open) shinra: *wince* ooooh that has to hurt. sayaka: i wonder who's locker that is...? *A stuffed toy falls out...a dragon* Arthur: (too weak to fight, just screams in terror) sayaka: no really, who's locker is that? Patty: "Who broke my locker?!" kim: arthur did it! Patty: "...You ruined your birthday gift, Artie! That dragon was for you!" shinra: .... -in class- Harvar: "So...How long does Kim have to wear that outfit?" kim:....all day. Harvar: "..." (phone pic) kim: french seal you. Harvar: "...Vas te faire encule retour, vous sorcière bestiale." ("Fuck you right back, you beastly witch.") kim:...jackie you mind translating? Jacqueline: -\\\\\- (whispers it in her ear) kim: *glares at harvar* Spirit: "Hello, students! Who's excited for a day of learning and fulfillment?" (shiny sparkles) -and so the class begins- Spirit: "When you are resonating with your partner, sometimes animosity can get in the way between you, compromising your wavelengths. This is even worse during chain resonance between multiple meisters." kim: ...... Spirit: "Maybe it's something immediate, like momentary irritation, which is why you have to take care of your body as well as your mind and soul. Get some sleep, eat well--" (spots Kim's outfit) "Um...try a new outfit?" kim: *middle finger and glare* Spirit: o__o "M-Moving on..." Harvar: (whispers to Ox) "You think Kim's even wearing anything under that?" -elsewhere- Yumi: "Look at her move!" shiori: mugu! ^^ Yumi: "You're doing great, sweetie!" shiroi: ^^ Yumi: "Zoom! You're going so fast!" shiori: hehe ^^ Yumi: "Come to Mama! It's almost time for your nap!" shiori: *crawls over* Yumi: (picks up Shiori, kisses her) "Good girl!" shiori: hehe~ Yumi: "Still full of energy before your nap...I guess you're growing up...Well, let's see how long it takes before you get sleepy. I can read to you..." shiori: ^^ -at school- Kid: "Test grades are posted...Ready to see them?" liz: as ready as i'll ever be, i guess. Patty: Q~Q Kid: "Hmmm..." (sees his grade) "A 98?!" ("That's hardly symmetrical...") stocking: thats a pretty good grade though... Kid: (smiles, blushes) "Th-Thanks...How did you do?" Patty: (struggling to force herself to look at the grade--then stares shocked) "Sis...I got a B-? WTF?" liz: that's pretty good. stocking: if it helps, i got a B- too. Patty: "...HIGH FIVE, STOCKING!" Kid: "And how did you do, Liz?" liz: B+ Kid: "That's great!" -at lunch- Jacqueline: "Would the tanuki like an omelette?" kim:...*nom nom* TnT Jacqueline: (giggles..."So cute.") kim: 7////7; Jacqueline: "Relax, you'll get to wear your usual clothes after class." kim: thank god... Jacqueline: "But you have to admit, the outfit is comfortable, isn't it? Like one big blanket." kim:...it is warm...not good for the summer. Jacqueline: "Hmmm...Good point, I hadn't thought of that. Well, at least it's air conditioned inside the academy." kim: yeah.....wait. its summer, dont we get summer break? Jacqueline: "A few weeks, yes, then summer courses." kim: yeah, but in the middle of july?? Jacqueline: (shrug) "Maybe I'm forgetting...That could just be for NOT students." kim: maybe. *shrug* Jacqueline: "Any plans for summer?" (smirks) "Knowing you, you'll try to set up a lemonade stand to con children out of their allowance..." kim: hey! *pout* i was actually thinking about working part time at the zoo. Jacqueline: "Oh! That would be fun." -at another table- Arthur: (breathes more relaxed) "I faced the dragon...it was a stuffed animal, but the omen has passed..." shinra: yeah, now we can get on with our lives. Arthur: -_-; Harvar: "Like how you and Arthur were getting it on in the hallway?" shinra: OH SHUT UP ECLAIRE! D:< Arthur: -\\\\- ("I'm just glad Tamaki didn't see that...") Arthur: (clears throat) "So, when is my surprise party?" shinra: if i told you, it would kind of defeat the purpose of _suprise_ party, wouldnt it? Arthur: "...I'll pay you five dollars?" shinra:.........*eating his ramen* Arthur: "I'll be your best friend?" Harvar: ("More like _only_ friend...") -at another table- Crona: o_o; "Why are people looking at me?" mami: ?? is everything ok? Crona: "Th-They have been following me today...with t-shirts with my face on them..." mami: oh...them....it's ok, i'll handle this, ok? Crona: (small smile) "Th-Thanks..." -elsewhere- Tool: "Need anything, Saki?" saki: i think that's everything... io: zzzzz...... Tool: "Okay, I'm going to pick up groceries. Anything to add to the list?" saki: some baby food and diapers... Tool: (nods) "Anything for you?" saki: i'm good... Tool: (nods) "Call if you need anything..." (goes out the door) -elsewhere- Ponera: (pacing) grimoire: ponera? you seem tense. Ponera: "Ah!" (jumps a bit) "Oh...S-Sorry...Just worried." grimoire:...need something to drink? Ponera: (nods) "What would you recommend?" -after the tea is made and served- Ponera: (sips, exhales) "Aw...That hits the spot. Thank you, Grimmy." grimoire: *he nods* what seems to be troubling you? Ponera: "...I'm concerned about Medusa and her child." grimoire: oh? how so? Ponera: "Medusa seems depressed. That has me concerned, not only for our goals against the DWMA, but also the sake of the child." grimoire: hmmm, i see.....should i speak with her? Ponera: "I would appreciate that...but I also worry how she would react, seeing as you look like...him." grimoire: ....... grimoire: *knocks on the door* medusa? may i come in? Medusa: "...What?" grimoire: there are matters we need to discuss, particularly your recent behavior. Medusa: "..." (throws open the door) " 'Behavior'?" grimoire: you've been very melancholic as of late. i wont sugarcoat it but, it's not helping the rest of us in the slightest. Medusa: "...Really? It's not helping _you_, huh?" grimoire: .....you've just had a child, i'd expect you to be a little...i dont know....happier? this is your first child, is it not? Medusa: " 'Happy'? Do you know...what I have had to put up with from the first one?" grimoire: oh? so this isnt your first then? what did they do, shit all over the place? *SLAM* Medusa: (holding Grimoire by the neck against the wall) "Watch your tongue...or I will rip it out, Noah." grimoire: !!!! neian: mmuu....*stirring in her sleep* Medusa: (hears Neian...sets Grimoire down against the wall and moves to Neian to tend to her) "What is it?" neian: *yawn* zzzzz.... Medusa: (watches Neian...rubs her face and looks back at Grimoire) "That maniac...Noah...He did this to me, again." grimoire: ??? Medusa: (rubs her face) "I didn't think it would happen again..." grimoire:..... Medusa: "Yes, I wanted a test subject...but I again gave into..." (clutches her head) "I'm supposed to be logical, reasonable, not emotional...Then I-I...Fuck!" grimoire:....so the rumors of that child are true then? Medusa: "Yes, alright! Crona exists!" grimoire: ........ *he looks outside at ponera* .... Ponera: "..." (slowly approaches) Medusa: "I gave in like an idiot...twice now..." grimoire:....... neian: *yawn* Medusa: (clutches her head) "What am I going to do...? I made Crona into an experiment...this one..." grimoire: you are in need of a descendant to the title of snake witch, arent you? Medusa: "...What?" grimoire: someone to continue your legacy...like you and your sister carry your mother's legacy? Medusa: "..." (looks at Neian) "...How? I see so much of...him in that child." grimoire: *looks at pandora like 'help me out here'* Ponera: "!!! Um, Medusa? You also can see a lot of yourself in little Neian!" (nervous smile, sweating) "I mean...the eyes! The power! The capacity! Look at hoq awesome your baby is!" Medusa: -_-; grimoire: --; shaula: the fat- Ponera: (slaps hand over Shaula's mouth while the other hand holds Shaula's arm behind her back) (whispering) "Keep talking, and you'll be the world's first one-armed scorpion witch..." (smiles to Medusa) "You are too awesome, Medusa, to back away from making your legacy something the world will never forget..." Medusa: "..." (small smile, looking at Neian) neian: *she looks up at medusa* muu? Medusa: (holds out her arms to Neian) -elsewhere- arachne:....... Giriko: "..." (pats a hand on her shoulder) arachne: i miss our daughter.... Giriko: (nods) "Yeah...I can't think of a day she is not on my mind..." ("As much as I have tried to forget...Thank God I stopped drinking...as much...") arachne:....should we...try for another child? i dont mean replacing eva, just.... Giriko: (smiles back) -elsewhere- Akitaru: (looking at photos in his office) shinra: we're back! Akitaru: (sets down photo, smiling at his wife and child, exits office) "Great! Got everything?" shinra: yep. Akitaru: "Awesome!" (looks around, whispers) "Where did you leave Arthur?" shinra:....with a friend. Akitaru: "Great! It's so good for Arthur to be making friends!" -At Gallows Mansion- Arthur: "GET AWAY FROM ME!" Patty: "Onward, Julie! The varmint's getting away!" julie: *in dragon pajamas* rawr! Arthur: "NOOO!" ("I am both terrified...and having fun...") "That dragon is going to catch up with me!" riley: .....*watching the scene play out* Patty: "Go for the legs, Julie!" (hands Julie a rope) Arthur: "...Wait, what--?!" julie: tackle attack! *tackle* Arthur: (tackled on purpose...mostly) "Oh no! I'm defeated!" Patty: "Tie him up! Riley, want to help?" riley: i'm good thanks. -elsewhere- Kid: (plate of cookies offered) "For you my dearest~..." stocking: why thank you~ Kid: (smiles as he sits down by her side) "May I ask you something?" stocking: hmm? what is it? Kid: "Regarding the future...and the potential of having children..." stocking: *blush* yeah? Kid: "You had said two before, yes?" stocking: i think so, why do you ask? Kid: "I just wanted to check...and say that is still the number I was thinking." (smile) stocking: *she smiles* and if we do have more, then it'll be what it'll be i guess.... Kid: (nods) "We will love them because they are ours..." stocking: *she smiles*....any ideas for names? Kid: "Hmm...If a boy, maybe something with an 'L'? Leo? Lucas? Liam? Lionel?" stocking: *wince*.....Liam works. Kid: (small chuckle) "Okay..." (smirks a bit) "Sure I can't convince you of 'Lionel'?" (hugs her from behing with a small kiss) stocking: *smile with a small shake of the head* liam..the name has a bit of sentimental value for me.... Kid: "You knew someone named Liam?" stocking:...he was a small kitten i had back in private school....he was just a small stray. Kid: "..." (holds her hand) stocking: the girls bullying me eventually found out........and soon, i opened my locker to a tiny mangled body in a shoebox.... Kid: "...I'm sorry." stocking:.....*she hugs him* Kid: (holds her, pats her back) stocking:....what if we have a girl? Kid: "Hmmm...Something soft-sounding...What would you recommend?" stocking: hmm....for some reason, the name 'Hannah' sounds nice... Kid: " 'Hannah'...means 'full of grace'..." (smiles) "Perfect." stocking: *she writes the name down* look. Kid: "???" -on the paper is written 'HANNAH'- Kid: "..." (•‿•) *SQUEE!* (hugs her) "I love you so much!" stocking: hehe~ Kid: (holds her and purrs) "Stocking..." stocking: so damn adorable...*she pets his hair* Kid: (keeps purring) "You're adorable... (holds her at the waist) "I love you." -later- Arthur: (eating a cookie...while still tied up) "May I go home now?" liz: alright, you can head home now. Arthur: "Thank God!" Patty: (frowns) "Fine...Julie, untie the captive." julie: *salutes and does so* Arthur: (stretches) "Man...You ever consider applying to be knights?" julie: i dunno. *shrug* i'd rather be a princess, but i might think about it. roxanne: you could always be a princess knight. julie: really??!! THAT! I WANNA DO THAT! *shiny eyes* Arthur: "..." (small laugh, pats Julie's head) -and so- Arthur: (walks up to the 8th's front door) -it's open- Arthur: (pushes open the door) *yawn* "I just want to sleep for weeks..." -lights come on- Arthur: "Gah!" (shields his eyes) -several people say 'happy birthday'- Arthur: (uncovers his eyes) "Wh-What?" maki: surprise! Arthur: "...A surprise party? ... I really should've seen this coming..." iris: we ordered a cake and everything. *there is a cake shaped like a castle* Arthur: "..." (smiles widely) *SQUEE!* -and so- Arthur: (wearing a party hat and finishing his slice of cake) "So tasty..." shinra: *he's asleep already* Arthur: (looks at the sleeping Shinra...blushes) "And, um, thanks for the gift, Shinra..." ("Thank goodness he can't hear that...") shinra:.......zzzzz.... iris:...*she carries him to his room and places him in his bed before exiting* Akitaru: "I hope you get a lot of use out of that, Arthur! You're arms need a workout!" Arthur: (stares at the big freaking barbells) "Um...thank you, Commander." -there's a box from the girl's dorms- Arthur: "Oh! Um...I'm surprised the dorm sent something..." (goes to open--then stops) "Um...Did you check to make sure this won't explode?" maki: yes arthur. iris: mr hinawa quadruple checked. Takehisa: (nods) "No explosive material, nothing. Just open." Arthur: "..." (gulps...pulls open the box...) -seems to be a gift basket- Arthur: "Oh!" (lifts out the basket, looking inside it) -something falls out from the bottom....a letter with 'T. K.' written on it- Arthur: (" 'T.K.'?") "..." "!!!" o\\\\\\\o (slips the letter into his pocket) -later after everyone else went to bed- Arthur: (under his covers, he opens the letter and holds a small flashlight to it) 'hey arthur, sorry if i havent written in a while. i've just been thinking about everything that's been happening recently...but i know i cant just keep hiding forever...i want to face my inner demons, even though it'll be hard, but i have to try, right? trying my hardest, tamaki. PS give that knucklehead shinra a good whack to the back of the head for me, ok? XP' Arthur: "..." *sniff, cries a bit* ("Keep going, Tamaki...I can't wait to see you again...") *turns off his flashlight, removes covers, walks over to Shinra's bed...and hits him in the back of the head* shinra: mgnh?!? *looks around* geh? what the hell??

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