#i love romina so much i dont even know that much about her

[pillowenvelopchair]

Who cares about miquella when theres a pink centipede-scorpion lady who could take me out in one hit

[voidselfshipp]

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DISCLAIMER

I havent seen TLOK

Theres a bunch of oc shit in there

And some suggestive stuff

《Okay to rb and Gush,please tell me y'alls opinion on this it makes me super happy,ILY》

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--Are you absolutely sure its the right path?

Jer asked while alleyson observed the map.--Yeah, yeah im sure

Jerico sighs and looks up, since when the earth republic became so big--Romina Will see we are late and shes gonna give us shit about it

The Man rolled his eyes,both Friends Walked to a nearby restaurant to eat lunch.

--Dude!you totally have a crush on her!

Korra said,smiling from ear to ear.

--Dont say that she could hear you!

--Come onnn--korra said--go talk to her! Youve been giving her bedroom eyes since she got into the meeting!

Bolin rolls his eyes-- as if !

Its true,the earth bender had been staring at the terran woman during the meeting they had previously.

_bolin thought that the meeting would be not too interesting, who wakes up so early to talk about politics?_

_but then she came through that door, their eyes met for a brief moment and he felt his heart jump out of his chest_

_nobody told him terran women were so beautiful_

Korra kept giving him shit until alleyson needed to leave, jerico sat on the table,alone, tapping on the wooden surface.

She eyed at the nearby crow who seemed to wink and fly away.

_she still had those words engraved in her brain_

_this trip was making her very homesick_

*jerico was at the flight orders mainquarters to say a final goodbye*

*it was gospel day apparently since owla was singing at the top of her lungs while the Masters,apprentices and Scouts were dancing*

*she got up that stage and owla, singing the same song jer heard since her childhood grabbed her for a dance*

*--Miss froggy May I have a Word?--Jerico chuckles and nodds--you a tough one thats what I heard-- jeri rolls her eyes-- your father was a lovely Man,family through and trough, you your daddies daughter, what he had in him you have in you,you gotta dig a little deeper!*

*jer clutched her necklace with Rays photo in it and smiled*

Why did those lyrics stuck so much in her head.

--U uh hi jer!

She looks up to meet Bolins eyes--oh hey

--mind if I sit?

Jerico shakes her head and the Man sits with her.

--I see you kinda aloof,everything fine?

Jer stops holding the necklace and looks away--yeah Just remebering past thats all

His brows furrowed as he leans into the small table-- its tough , man, I cant imagine how hard has to be missing your parents like that...and being so far away

--Yeah,but us terrans Belive that our family Is always with Us in one way or another--the womans eyes look up to an eagle who was eating stolen food.

_seriously?_

__hey!I was hungry!_

_ray you are unbelivable..._

_when youll kiss him?_

Jers cheeks heat up and sinks into her oversized outfit.

--You okay?

--Uh yeah yeah

Bolin seemed oblivious to all of It --mind if uh...if I scort you to your hotel?

Jers eyes seemed to lit up as she grabs her backpack-- yeah sure!

The Man Is taken back as a baby Pink blush graced his cheeks.

They both walk the busy streets their hands painfully brushing against the other.

Bolin couldnt seem to get his eyes off of her, and hers couldnt stop looking at the city.

--familiar?

--Hmm, terra Is something like this, only taller and made of ivory

--i gotta ask--he said--where in gods name did you guys got all of the ivory needed for all your capital?

--mostly earth benders,a long long time ago,others suggest that they were made off of elementus laughter

--And what do you Belive in ?

--You wouldnt Belive me

Both meet gazes and laugh.

And they go back into silence.

-- s so-so,where did you get that dragonbreath gemstone?

--oh this?--She said holding the ridiculously big gem that was in her choker-- dad gave this to me,I can pop it out of the socket and theres an engravement behind it.

--What does it say?

--"the tears of a dragon are shed when needed,remeber always to look up, because im there even when you cant see me"

-- the first part I dont get it

--its his way of saying"dont cry over the things that you shouldnt be crying about " but more poetic

And then silence Blooms again.

Finally they are at their destination, the classy hotel is there,some people come and go, and finally their hands Grab the other.

--Ill see you in tomorrows meeting I suppose

Bolin said, holding her hand, as they both got closer to the other.

--i guess so yeah...

Their lips meet for a brief moment as they close their eyes.

When parting their lips they let out a sigh kissing again for another Fleeting moment.

--Actually,would you like to stay for dinner?

Jers free hand grab the collar of his shirt.

Bolin blushes madly as his other hand find their way to Jers waist.

--Id love to

And so they dissapear into the hotel.

--They are gonna fuck arent they?

--Yeah,dont get defensive about it Ray

--When a himbo wants to fuck your kid you let me know void

--bugger off

[wildflowe-s-blog]

ask game

Tagged by @allenting :D

rules: answer these 85 statements about yourself, then tag 20 people Tagging: @freetimefase @jeemyjamz @amab1060 @beanie-betty and idk who else heh Last Drink - water Phone call - it was a video call w my mom ! Text message - w my friend talking about playlists ?? 5sos ??  Song you listened to - currently listening to sober - bazzi Time you cried -yesterdaY LOL i got in a fight w my grandma Dated someone twice - nah Kissed someone and regretted it - no and yes Been cheated on - no Lost someone special - no

Been depressed - i have my highs and lows yes but i dont think i would consider it as depression, probably when i was fiften/sixteen yes

Gotten drunk and thrown up - LMAO YES I THREW UP IN A GIRL’S LIVING ROOM ON HER CARPET

Fave colours - i really like pastels but also dark reds and YELLOW!!!! also military green

The last year, have you… Made new friends - yes Fallen out of love - nope Laughed until you cried - def Found out someone was talking about you - i dont care enough to know Met someone who changed you - yes Found out who your friends are - yes Kissed someone on your facebook friend’s list - nah fam General How many of your facebook friends do you know irl - a good 70% probably i’d delete all of them thought (except friends and family) and start over tbh Do you have any pets - my pup that’s and oldie but she a goodie Do you want to change your name - no, She’s unique What did you do for your last birthday - it was kinda emo bc i wasn’t with my parent’s for the first time but i went out to eat and made the best of the situation that day even tho it could’ve reallllly sucked  What time did you wake up today - i woke up at 9:30 but went back to sleep and woke up again at 10:30ish What were you doing at midnight last night - .......watching 5sos videos.............judge me What is something you can’t wait for - THE MARCH FOR OUR LIVES PROTEST ON MARCH 24TH WOOOOOOO What are you listening to right now - want you back by 5sos go lisTen to it issa bop Have you ever talked to a person named Tom - yeah Something that’s getting on your nerves - (not being able to drive by myself yet but it’s fine on march 15th i will be able to im waiting patiently) Most visited website - youtube Hair colour - light brown but i have some blonde as well Long or short hair - medium length i dont like it too long ! Do you have a crush on someone - nO  What do you like about yourself - my passion for things that are important to me, my laugh, my smile, my body!!!!! esp my legs, my hands? strange but yes, and etc  Want any piercings - probably on my ears a few more yes Blood type - IDK OMG Nickname - pauli, pau, mp  Relationship status - singleeee Zodiac - long story short i always thought i was an aries but last year i found out im actually a TAURUS, SO, LOL Pronouns - she/her Fave tv shows - riverdale, grownish, the bachelor (sue me), this is us Tattoos - none but i do want one  Right or left handed - lefty Ever had surgery - nope! Piercings - yes Sport - nothing but im going to start Vacation - i love travelling or just being w friends and going on picnics, camping, watching sunsets, finding new places to eat Trainers - ??? idc

More General Eating -  love. eating. so. much.  Drinking - water, iced tea, or lemonade I’m about to watch - who knows Waiting for - payday, unfortunatelt Want - travel with the people i love !  Get married - yes! Career - im studying communications and idk what i want specifically, but im narrowing it down everyday lol

Which is better? Hugs or kisses - kisses heh Lips or eyes - Eyes. Shorter or taller - l am v tall so i prefer taller or at least my height Older or younger - idc Nice arms or stomach - arms  Hookup or relationship - relationship Troublemaker or hesitant - im impulsive but not a troublemaker

Have you ever Kissed a stranger - yes  Drank hard liquor - yes Lost glasses - nope Turned someone down - yes Sex on the first date - no Broken someone’s heart - no Had your heart broken - nope Been arrested - no Cried when someone died - yes fallen for a friend - nope

do you bellieve in yourself - Yes!!!! miracles - yeah love at first sight - maybe santa claus - im still 5 what do u think Kiss on a first date - yes Angles - idk what this means uh

Other Best friend’s name - alejandra and romina !  eye colour - brownish fave movie - friends with benefits, the greatest showman, the lizzie mcguire movie, princess diaries 1 & 2 fave actor - cole sprouse TBH

[bugsongs]

okay so honestly? i just came up with a title like... thursday morning tbh but anyway i’m tentatively calling it “Like Honey” mostly after the song honey by kehlani (which if u havent heard.... do it)

so the protag is a young woman (mid 20s) named romy (short for romina) cooper, and she lives in an unnamed city with her gay roommate allen, and works at a food lab as some kinda food scientist (i dont... know much about science but i worked at a flavoring company last summer so like i kinda have a guess).

anyways, romy grew up on a farm and left her small town for college after hs bc her grandma never got to go and always was reading and wanted to encourage her granddaughter, so she always put money in a savings for her to go, and she died before romy graduated hs but she felt rly dedicated so she left for college & ended up working in the neighboring city after she got her degree.

also, she doesn’t have a great relationship w her dad bc in high school she got caught with a girl who refused to call her a girlfriend, anyway the dad is. not great with her but romy’s grandpa is bc she got on better w her grandparents.

SO okay here’s some plot finally anyway romy’s grandpa charlie calls her one day to tell her that her dad (collin) had a pretty serious heart attack, and it looks like he’s gonna be okay, but he really wants her to come home bc she’s barely ever back even for holidays... but she really doesn’t want to go back to that bc it reminds her of all the repression and guilt she used to feel (not to mention the mild-at-best homophobia from her dad)

basically even in the city romy still feels really isolated... and a lot of it is self-imposed... her roommate allen is always trying to invite her out to hang with his friends and stuff but she always looks for excuses not to go out. so she goes to work like normal, but then she starts to think about it, and brings it up to her boss that she’s thinking about taking some time off because of a family emergency, and her boss.... almost doesn’t care at all. she’s like you’ve worked here 2 years and you’re good but expendable, so romy just goes back to her apartment and buys a bus ticket home

this is already longer than i anticipated bc its all set-up BUT basically she goes home and helps with farm stuff including handling their farmer’s market stand where she meets leah rojas, a local beekeeper, and they fall in love

and also romy has to navigate where she feels most at home in a world where she doesn’t feel particularly wanted anywhere... and just to negotiate her own happiness and future out of what she has to work with...

SPOILER ALERT the ending is she comes back to her hometown for good and dances with leah at a county fair/festival type deal and her dad is beginning to see how much of a dick he’s been and even if none of those things happened, she’s at a place where she’s willing to demand respect and love herself no matter what

[iamthebonecarver]

Tag 👑

I was tagged to do this by the lovely @feyreismeiamfeyre . This is going to be interesting for me. Thank you for tagging me!! ❤️

Rules: always post the rules, answer 11 questions, write 11 questions, then tag 11 people.  (yikes! thats a lot of people)

1. Hogwarts and Ilvermorny house? (Mandatory at this point)

Ravenclaw and Pukwudgie! I actually had to go onto Pottermore because I still hadnt taken the Ilvermorny test. oops! 

2. What would sell a book/TV/film to you?

For books I usually look for unusual plots and I despise anything that takes place on earth as we know it; I also usually go for not well known fantasy and sometimes sci-fi books.  I dont watch TV (i say as i spend 9+ hours online) but when i very very rarely do, I look for programs I will learn something from so History channel or Animal Planet. And when they dont have anything on I for to Nickelodeon or Disney. Movies really depend on my mood. Sometimes I’ll watch documentaries, sometimes ill watch a comedy, maybe ill watch a sci-fi/fantasy, or a disney movie, i could also watch the sappiest and saddest romance movies out there... It really just depends on how I feel. 

3. Adventure with friend or partner?

I totally would do this. Id even go by myself! I know this sounds cliche but I truly want to go all over the world. I want to see what the worlds history has withheld and preserved these thousands of years. I want to learn new cultures and traditions and beliefs. I could elaborate and go on forever about this but ill cut myself off here before it gets too long. So really, I just want to learn.

4. What are you listening to now?

Music? I dont listen to books so.. Music! I have really weird phases when it comes to music because I listen to many genres and right now im in an in-between/awkward phase so ive been listening to anything from country to alternative to rock to pop to R&B to blue eyed soul. 

5. Bookish boyfriend /or girlfriend?

I honestly dont have one because I usually love how they are written with whoever they are with buuuuuuuuuuut if I had to choose, my boyfriend would be Hysan Dax from Romina Russell's book Zodiac, hands down, 100%. Then on the other hand, if it meant id get to live in their universe with them, id choose Fitzroy Avery Vacker from Shannon Messenger’s Keeper of the Lost Cities books because I want to go be an elf with them. Girlfriend would be Aelin Ashryver Galathynius. I would go completely gay for her. (who wouldnt?)

6. What character is ‘your bby’?

Fleetfoot, Hysan Dax (but he could also be my daddy), Linh Song, Shade Barrow, Sapphire Birch, Lady Fire and Brigan, gods i love brigan.. he’d be my bookish husband faster than hysan or fitz. I got side tracked... Magiano is my baby too and aedion, abraxos, asterin, cassian, viviane..... I just realized i have so many... 

8. Night or day?

Well... Im doing this at 4 in the morning so night. And because i do better as whole during the night. 

9. Worst character you’ve seen or read about?

Shit... I had to go stare at all my books to figure this out. Magonia is a really confusing and interesting book so it probably has to this book as a whole (yet i still want to get the sequel to read???) or Undertow, in Undertow I really dont like how the Alpha were written and I personally feel like they could have been so much more better. 

10. Favorite word?

I dont have one honestly. There are so many... theres a word for everything and that blows my mind so yea. I dont have one. 

11. What makes you happy?

I have a friend that can put a smile on face and they dont even know it. But I also get really happy at barns specically with my horse. Dogs. Music. Any form of art (fine or performing or creative or literary). Books can, depending on the book. I really love nature so sometimes that will make me happy. Food.. Specifically ice cream or blue berries or waffles. 

I learned something from this... I learned i am such a huge nerd! Like omg!

My 11 Questions for everyone (ooo i can have some fun with this): 

Hogwarts and Ilvermorny house? (Why not keep it going)

What is the one thing you want to do most in your lifetime?

Bookish boyfriend/girlfriend/s? (I really liked this question)

2 Things you really want to learn?

What are your thoughts about death? (all of them)

Do you have any pets? If so what are they? (give their names if you want)

Favorite author?

What is the best book you’ve ever read? or series if its part of one. 

If/when mars is terraformed, if you had the chance, would you go? When and why? or why not? (explain it all.. im curious)

Favorite brotp?

Do you have a hobby and what is it?

If I have tagged anyone that has already been tagged and answered, I am sorry!

 @emdig2001 @dexiedex @zoran-royalty @highladyofshadowhunters @eldaem @tiberiaschooseme @gisabarrow @highladyofterrasen98 @acourtoffeyreandaelin @wonderboythecognate @throne-of-ashes-and-beauty

For those of you that do this, I hope you have fun with it! 

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 39

life at black*star and tsubaki’s house gets more interesting every day

Higan: "...Hello. I love what you've done with this place." Sakuya: ^^;;; "Howdy." Belkia: *shiny eyes* "STABBY SLICY SUGAR GODDESS!" tsubaki: thank you... stocking: *SHIV THROUGH THE HEAD* no. Belkia: "...Otogiri? I will need blood..." Kid: "When she's through with you, you'll need a _lot_ of blood..." otogiri: understood. Black Star: *pushes past Naho and Lilac, glaring at Higan* "What are you doing here?" Higan: "...Lavender? Care to explain?" lavender: well... -she explains the situation- otogiri: lady tsubaki, please take care of us. Black Star: -_-;;;; "This is what happens when you give your address to weirdos..." Sakuya: *slaps Black Star upside the head* Black Star: "Ow!" tsubaki: noted. there's some empty rooms on the right hall, feel free to take your pick. otogiri: behave yourselves. Black Star: "WHAT?!" Sakuya: -_-; "I guess we're sharing rooms--" Belkia: "Dibs on the one with the biggest bed!" lilac:.......... tsubaki:...its ok. lilac:..................... otogiri: you should probably keep the sharp objects locked up for a while... lavender: if you hear anything in the night, that'll most likely be me~<3 Belkia: "But I need to sleep with Mr. Saber, Ms. Battle Axe, and Baby Switchblade!" *swings aroun a switchblade--that cuts off the top of Black Star's hair* Black Star: "????!!!!!!!!" Kid: "...Oh my sweet merciful me...This is a trainwreck." otogiri: then for now, keep lilac out of your room. naho: its ok lila. stocking:...... -_-; Sakuya: "...Can share rooms for now..." Black Star: *strangling Belkia* Belkia: D: lilac:....s-sakuya....can i....stay with you? Sakuya: "...Yeah, of course." -\\\\- naho:....QwQ Sakuya: "...Naho? You have a room picked out?" Belkia: *choked* "She could bunk with me--" Black Star: *smacks him in the head, knocking him out* "Stocking, go write on this fucker's face." naho: otogiri, lets be roomies! otogiri: ok. stocking: im not getting anywhere NEAR that clown! Black Star: "...Okay. Just tell me what to write on him, then." Kid: *hugs Stocking* "It's okay..." Sakuya: "I hope there is an air mattress, at least..." lavender: i think i know who im gonna be rooming with~ *grins* Higan: -\\\\\- "So good...Just go easy on me. They only got the glass out of my dick yesterday." Black Star: o______o stocking: EWW!!! D8> Kid: "We need to wipe our minds of this." naho: THAT'S WAY MORE THAN ANYONE NEEDED TO KNOW OLD MAN! Higan: "You're just jealous that you're not getting an--" -WHACK- otogiri: stop. Higan and Belkia: *collapsed on the floor* Black Star: "...I'll get the floor cleaner, before their blood stains it..." tsubaki: well, this has been an eventful start to the new year. Kid: " 'Eventful' is a polite way to put it..." -elsewhere, in the C3 cells- Shamrock: "...I have only one eye. And I still can see that these prison clothes are dreadful." -footsteps are heard, a young woman peeks into the cell, she is only wearing a large labcoat, but is otherwise unclothed- woman: ??? Shamrock: x\\\\\\\\o "Wh-What--What the hell?!" woman: are you a vampire mister? -the nametag on the coat reads 'Yukimi' Shamrock: "Y-Yeah...Why are you naked, um, 'Yukimi'?" woman: oh, mafura-chan is almost always naked, like father tells her to. Shamrock: "...One, who is Mafura? Two, who is 'father'? Three, why does Father tell Mafura to be naked? Fourth, COULD YOU PLEASE PUT ON SOME CLOTHES?!" mafura: *points to herself* mafura-chan is mafura-chan ^^ Shamrock: "...'Mafura Yukimi'?" mafura: *nods* man: mafura. what did i tell you about leaving your cell? Shamrock: *covers his eye* "This is...uncomfortable. Who is your father?" mafura: that mafura-chan shouldnt leave it... Shamrock: "...'It'? What is 'it'? Or who? Am I 'it'?" man: *he grabs her and drags her back* if anyone saw you...i'd be in trouble...so be a good girl from now on, ok? Shamrock: x______o;;;; "What is even happening here? Who are you? Where am I?" man:......*he takes mafura and closes the door* Shamrock: "Why was that woman naked? What are you doing?" -elsewhere- licht:.......*staring at lawless*..... Lawless: *panting, in hedgehog form...* kranz:....guildenstern, romina, and julian are beginning to wake up now... Lawless: "O-Ophelia..." licht:....*stroking his head* Lawless: "T-The subclasses...Are they...?" licht: they're alive.... Lawless: *sighs* "Thank you...Thank you..." -elsewhere- Anya: *groans...wakes up* tsugumi: hey anya. Anya: *squints* "Tsugumi? What happened?" tsugumi: well, your leg was broken for one thing... -in another room- momo: and, i dont remember what happened after that... Izuku: *holding an ice pack to his black eye* "Well...You have a great right hook." ^^;; momo: i am so sorry!! i dont remember punching you at all! Izuku: "I know, I know! It's okay...But the next time you zombie out--" Sid: "Excuse me?" Izuku: o_______o;;;; yukari: *lectures izuku's ear off* ochako: ^^; tsuyu:....anyway, you seem to be in good shape, and you'll be able to head home tomorrow morning. momo; that's good.....hmm? iida? are you ok? Iida: *icepack on his groin* *high-pitched* "I'm fine..." -elsewhere- Kuro: "...I'm sorry." -elsewhere- shinra: GAH!!! *wakes up, screaming in a cold sweat, and throws the blankets off....his feet are fine*.... Arthur: "AH! ...Shinra? What the hell?" shinra: *panting* .....s....sorry.....bad dream.... Arthur: "..." *sigh* "Want to talk?" shinra:....my feet....went up in flames....i was....t-turning....*teary eyed* Arthur: "Hey, hey...You're fine. Calm down...You didn't turn into a Flame Monster..." shinra:...*whimpering* Arthur: "..." *walks over, gives him small hug* shinra:...... -elsewhere- Sakuya: "All settled in?" naho: yep. lilac:.......... Sakuya: "..." *small bump on Lilac's shoulder* "It's okay..." lilac:....i dont.....feel well..... Sakuya: "...I'm sorry...Is it your stomach? Or...did you want to talk?" lilac:...i'd....like to go to bed now.... Sakuya: "..." *nods* "Miss Tsubaki and Mr. Black Star laid out the bed..." naho: ok....we need to be up bright and early tomorrow, tsubaki wants to discuss stuff in the morning. lilac:...o-ok... Sakuya: "...Night, Naho. Sleep well." -morning, tsubaki lays down the ground rules of the house- tsubaki: all good? naho: *she nods* Belkia: -_-;;;; otogiri: understood. Sakuya: "This is reasonable...Thank you, Tsubaki. We will follow these rules." Higan: "Oh, come on? That curfew hour is insane..." otogiri: 11 at night does seem fair. Higan: "Hmph." Belkia: "So, let me get this straight...How do we get blood, again?" otogiri: we still have the blood bags. Belkia: "And when we need more of them?" tsubaki: i'll do some part time work at a clinic. (thinking: i'm sure he'd be willing to lend a hand...hopefully) Black Star: "Yeah, me too..." Belkia: "...Could I have your blood? It smells tasty!" otogiri: *chop* behave. Belkia: "ACK!" Sakuya: *small laugh...then looks at Naho and Lilac* lilac:...i think....i'll stay home today....... naho:...take your time. Sakuya: *pats Lilac's back* Higan: "Well, I'm going to stay in and do some painting...Need a model, though..." -at school- Kid: "So, how are the new roommates?" tsubaki: a handfull, but i can manage. Black Star: -_-;;; naho: since we're all friends here, i guess we can introduce ourselves to the group officially? Kid: "Let us know if you need help...and if that awful Belkia gets out of line." Sakuya: *waves* "Hey. I'm Sakuya." naho: and im Naho Toguchi. please take good care of us ^^ soul:....so licht and lawless are still absent.... Sakuya: "..." naho:......... *remembering lilac's breakdown*.....yeah. Black Star: "Want any company?" soul:...sure. Black Star: "Cool..." -elsewhere- Relan: *hugs Shinra* shinra: thanks, rel. *hugs back* Relan: "You'll be okay...I'm sorry..." shinra: its ok. you didnt do anything wrong... Relan: "...Whatever happens, no matter what, I'm not going anywhere, Iris is not going anywhere...We will always be here for you." shinra: thanks...i love you. Relan: *kiss on the forehead* "I love you, too..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "So, how is my workout routine working for you, Buddy?! As your life coach, I--" akaderu: *passed out* im dead. Shotaro: "...Jeez. Maybe 400 situps _was_ too much--" -elsewhere- Nals: "Well, this is dull..." alvis: find anything? Nals: *sighs* "Here's the relic." *holds up a device in the design of a snake* "I don't get what this is gonna do. What, Medusa wants a new toy for her kid?" alvis: we arent certain for sure. -elsewhere- Belkia: "Yo, Lilac! How you holding up?" lilac:.........*clutching his pillow* Belkia: "...Not great, huh? ...Want to see some magic?" -no answer- Belkia: "...Oh? What's this behind your ear?" *pulls out a giant coin* "Money!!!" lilac:............... Belkia: "..." *frowns* "Well...Maybe I should do...THIS!" *coughs, and a bouquet of lilacs appears in his hand* "Tah-dah!" lavender:...hey, there's a lot of books in the bookcase, maybe one of those might help? Belkia: "Good idea! I wonder what Ms. Tsubaki keeps here, anyway. Want some fairy tales? Short fiction? Operating manual for the DVD player?" lilac:..... otogiri:.....*making lunch* Belkia: "...Lilac? Talk to us. It'll make you feel better..." lilac:...i....did something bad.....didnt i?......it wont....bring them back.... Belkia: "...Oh boy...Um..." lavender:....*awkward hug* easy does it, kiddo... Belkia: "...Maybe...Mr. Tsubaki wants you to do something else? Or Ms. Tsubaki may be good on that whole 'make up for what you did' thing...maybe?" lilac:...... -elsewhere- misono:.....*staring up at the ceiling* Lily: "Everyone needs their time to recover, Misono..." misono:........to think shinoa is working with C3.......but this 'Demon Moon Company'..... Lily: "..." *pats his hand* "It's a lot to take in..." misono:....*small smile* you're pretty bad at keeping secrets, i see....still.... Lily: ^^;;; "I guess so...Sorry. I'm sure it was nothing personal from Shinoa..." misono:...yeah.. Lily: "...Maybe you can try coffee again?" misono: i'd prefer tea thanks. Lily: *pokes his forehead* "Ever insistent..." *smiles* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *trying to sleep...* "Awful." -upstairs- shinoa:..... mitsuba: thinking about your boyfriend? shinoa: maybe, are you? mitsuba: NU-UH!! XP shinoa: hehe~ shuuhei: "...Could you please cease this teenage romance nonsense and focus on your work? We still need to locate the remaining subclasses..." hyakuya:............(thinking:....yuu....mika....im trying really hard....but....) Jun: "...Hyakuya?" hyakuya: what? Jun: "Have you finished the tasks? Made sure our 'guest' is fed?" yumikage: i thought that chick with the ponytail was keeping them under control, at least that's what tinker told me... hyakuya: yeah yeah, im on it....but i still say we let him starve... shuuhei: "...Tinker? Is this true?" tinker: *she nods* at least she's keeping them out of trouble. that's what we do right? keep them out of trouble? shuuhei: "...Quite. Make sure he is not a nuisance. Keep asking him where his fellow subclasses are located. And keep that doctor in line..." tinker: doctor yukimi or johannes? cause the latter i have no idea where he is....but doctor yukimi...he gives me the creeps. *shudders* -elsewhere- Emine: "Shotaro told me to bring this to your boyfriend." *holds up bowls of cherry and strawberry yogurts* akaderu:.....pink doesnt count. *takes the cherry ones* Emine: "You can't blame someone for doing a bad deed...How is your work going?" -elsewhere- Asura: "What do you say to Daddy and Mommy?" heibito: i wuv you! mikan: good job sweetie! *smooch on the forehead* heibito: hehehe ^^ Asura: "Hee hee...Mommy and Daddy love you, too." mikan: ^^ Asura: *picks up Heibito* "You are our pride and joy..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: "It was so scary..." Q~Q vivian: awww. *hug* Kishiri: *hugs* "...Vivian. They did show me something, though. I...don't want to mistreat you." vivian: ?? Kishiri: "...I am lustful. I like women. I find them so attractive...and I am with you. And you are beautiful. And I want to know so much about you, because I don't want to screw up..." vivian: awww. *hug* ^^ Kishiri: "...What's your favorite food?" -elsewhere- tsubaki: we're home! otogiri: welcome back. Black Star: "Yo. How is it--" o____o Belkia: *sawing Higan in half in a box* "...What? I needed to practice my magic." lilac:..... Higan: "Hello. My attention is divided right now." Black Star: "??? Lilac?" lavender: *in a bunny girl outfit* *BA-DUM-TSH* on a drum set* lilac:.......*scarred for life* Black Star: ._.;;;; "What on Earth?" Higan: "...Okay, that is hot." Sakuya: "Lilac? You want to talk?" naho: O_O -later- otogiri: what have we learned, belkia? Belkia: *sitting in the corner* "Ms. Tsubaki's house is no place for bloody magic tricks..." otogiri: if you're going to do that, do it outside. Belkia: "O-kay..." *pout* "My Stabby Sugar Princess would like my magic tricks." otogiri: somehow i doubt that. Black Star: "Yo, Otogiri? How good are you with medicine?" otogiri: quite, since i did work as a nurse. Black Star: "Good to know...because my arm is still aching from workout today..." *shows a bruise on his arm* otogiri: right this way. Black Star: *follows* -elsewhere- *In an alley, someone sits, crying softly...* ame: *walking past with her mother* ??? ???: *looks up...in shock* "A...me?" ame: *she smiles* hiya mr tsubaki ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *struggles to smile back* ame's mother: ah... ame: mr tsubaki, what's wrong? Mr. Tsubaki: "...I...am alone now." *weak smile* ame:....do you want to stay with us tonight? Mr. Tsubaki: "!!! I...Would your family even have me?" ame's mother:....well, after all you've done for us, i suppose it's the least we can do for you. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *POOF* *in fox form* "I...need to recuperate...take as little energy as I can...so, I'll be tiny..." ame's mother: alright then...but keep in mind we have a new puppy, so she might be a little wary of you. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I'll be good. I'll stay out of the way." -elsewhere- Kid: "...You feel anxious?" stocking: im....im fine... Kid: "..." *hug* "You're safe." stocking: thanks....*kiss* i love you kid. Kid: "I love you, too..." *hug* "Tsubaki is good at balancing things out..." -elsewhere- Lawless: *shudders* soul: how're you feeling? Lawless: "Tiny...This hedgehog form is embarrassing." soul: ......*tiny head pets* licht: ....it's adorable. *shiny eyes* Lawless: -\\\\- "Stop, Licht." soul: *sweatdrop* Lawless: "...Soul? Scratch my belly?" soul: 7///7' *pet pet pet* Lawless: ^\\\\\\\^ "Ah..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *hugs Lilac* lilac:....*hugging* *sniffles*..... Sakuya: "You're okay...You'll be fine." lilac: *hic* im...s-sorry.... Sakuya: "I know...I know...Let it out..." lilac: *crying* naho:...i know we wont be able to replace them, but we're still here for you lilac. *hug* you arent alone. Sakuya: *nods* "We're here. Right now. Just get through tonight..." lilac: o....ok.....*hic* -the three of them all slept in the same bed that night- Sakuya: "Zzz..." naho:....... *nuzzles* Sakuya: *smiles...holds on close* Sakuya: "So nice..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *hiding* maddie: *bark bark!* *tail wagging* ame: hehe ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: "...Your dog is friendly..." ame: ^^ do you want to see my new room? we can have a tea party! Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* -ame's room is adorned with blue green colors and a canopy bed. several crayon drawings are taped to the wall. there is also a dresser, a beanbag reading area, and a toy box. there is a framed drawing of ame with mr tsubaki and the other subclass- Mr. Tsubaki: *stares at the drawing* "..." *lowers his head* ame:...you said they're staying with the nice lady? Mr. Tsubaki: "...The nicest." Mr. Tsubaki: "But...some of them are lost...I think." ame:......*hug* thank you mr tsubaki, for making me not sick anymore. Mr. Tsubaki: -\\\\- "Ame...You are welcome...Are you feeling okay?" ame: *she nods* yep. i dont feel sick anymore! and lookie! my hair's beginning to grow back! *she points to her small braids* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *small smile* "Your hair looks great, Ame." ame: ^^ -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Hanging in there?" shinra: yeah... Akitaru: *hug* "You'll be okay, kiddo." shinra: ...... -elsewhere- Higan: "Feel alright?" lavender: yeah. that felt good. *pant pant* Higan: *smirk* "Best keep it down..." *kisses down her chest* "Or you'll back someone up..." *reaches her clitoris...* lavender: a-ahhh~<3 Higan: *eats her out...his fingers pinching her backside* -in another room- Black Star: *tosses in bed...hears the moans...and feels...* -\\\\- "...Damn. Can't sleep." -elsewhere- Hibana: -\\\\\\w\\\\\\- gabriella: *pant pant* ho-how was it? Hibana: "So good...Master..." *pinches one of her nipples* gabriella: ah~<3 Hibana: "You are delicious..." *licks where she pinched her* -morning- Black Star: =____= "No...sleep." tsubaki: aww... ^^; Black Star: "Zzz..." *crashes face-first into Tsubaki* tsubaki: um.... ^^;; Black Star: "Mmm..." *hugs her in his sleep, resting on her chest* tsubaki:.... ^^; *pets his head* Sakuya: *yawn* naho: *streeeetch* morning sakkyun.... =w= Sakuya: o\\\\o "M-Morning...I...Um..." lilac: zzzzz..... Sakuya: "...Naho...?" naho: yeah? Sakuya: "...Thank you for being here." *smooch* naho: O/////////O Sakuya: -\\\\\\- "S-Sorry..." naho: .////////. i-i-its fine.... Sakuya: "...I just...wanted to show my appreciation...and I...I..." naho: ??? lilac: *holding him, still asleep* Sakuya: "...You and Lilac...are two of the most important people in my life..." *holds Lilac...and holds Naho's hand* naho: *blushing brightly* b-but...w-what about mahiru? Sakuya: "...I will always love Mahiru, in one way or another...And I also can see that the feelings are not the same right now...Naho...I..." naho: *she grabs him by the shoulder and kisses him* >//////< Sakuya: o\\\\\\\o "..." -\\\\\\- *kisses back* naho: ..... U//////U Sakuya: "...Wow. Naho...You are amazing." naho: >//////< *covering her face, blushing brightly* Sakuya: *small laugh...he kisses the hands covering her face* naho: *teary eyed* i...never thought...anyone could like me back... Sakuya: *hugs Naho, while still holding onto Lilac* "Why would you ever think that?" naho: usually, if i like someone a lot, but they like someone else, or someone else really likes them, then...i'd want them to be happy. if i make others happy, t-then i'd be happy too, right? Sakuya: *small laugh* "Is that why you spend so much time shipping boys together, instead of fulfilling your own desires?" naho: i-i guess so.... and hormones. >///< Sakuya: "..." -\\\\- "Hormones are a pain...Naho...I care about you and Lilac...Can all three of us be there for each other?" naho: *she nods* of course, forever and always. Sakuya: *smiles* "Always. Forever." *pats Lilac's back* lilac: *yaaawn* mmn? Sakuya: "Time to wake up..." lilac: *waking up* *yawn* Sakuya: *smiles* "Morning...We wanted to know how you are feeling?" lilac:...b-better....i think.... Sakuya: *nods* "Hey...You know Naho and I are here for you, yes?" lilac:...y-yeah.... Sakuya: "..." *hugs Lilac* lilac: *small blush* ah...? Sakuya: "We love you." lilac: >///////< Sakuya: "..." *small laugh* "You okay?" -at school- Kid: "Good morning, all." liz: morning. Patty: "Howdy!" *spots Naho* "Hey, girl!" naho: mornin~^^ Sakuya: "Hey...So, looking forward to classes today?" liz: yeah. Black Star: =___=;;; "Ya...hoozzzzzzzz..." Kid: "??? What is wrong with him?" tsubaki: he had trouble sleeping ^^ Kid: "...Understandable. I suggest a white noise machine." tsubaki: i'll have to pick one up then. Black Star: *drooling on his books* soul: *poke poke* Black Star: "Hmm..." *sleep talking* "Not there. I don't like vampire bites there..." soul: dude. wake up. Black Star: *opens his eyes* "Dude...I'm exhausted. Stop waking me up in my bedroom..." soul:...you're at school dude. Black Star: "...Shit." Kid: "Let's get you some coffee..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Hmmm..." *wiping kitchen clean* -elsewhere- reimi:...... Konro: "Good day, Sister!" reimi: !!! good day commander. ^^ Konro: *smiles* "How are you?" reimi: i've been well, we all have. Konro: "...I'm glad to hear. I think I'll say hello to everyone..." reimi: *she nods and lets him in*..........(thinking: i cant wait to burn him....ahhh, my sweet fire tornado, how i long to use you again~@ ugigigigi~) Konro: "Good day, everyone." hinata: konro! hikage: ^o^ *hug* sister: good morning commander. Konro: *hug* "Hey, kiddos! How you doing?" *nods to the Sister* kirei: *she smiles* Konro: "Hinata, Hikage, I brought you a new toy..." *pulls out a top* How 'bout you show it to the sisters while I talk with Kirei?" hinata: neato! kirei: *she nods* Konro: *walks with Kirei* "...How are you holding up?" kirei: i've been well....the sisters and i have been working on something that may help. Konro: "Oh?" sister 2: HYAH! *slaps a piece of paper onto konro's head.........nothing happens* he's good to go! Konro: .\\\\\. "Um...Okay?" sister 2: it's cool huh? its and illusion dispell charm! we got your research team's notes and made a counter charm to it! how that works im not sure, but eh, what can you do. Konro: "...Excellent! Sisters, how many of these can you make to cover all residents?" sister 2: we're working on it right now. hinata: *has a paper on her head* uwooo im a ghoooost. hikage: *also has a paper on her head* myon myon~ hinata: what the hell kind of ghost noise is that? hikage: *shrugs* Konro: "Heh heh...I will inform Commander Benimaru." -elsewhere- Nals: "Here is the relic you desired." neian: muu? Ponera: "Excellent." Medusa: *examines the relic* "Hmm...Should be workable..." shaula: what is it? Medusa: " 'The Leviathan,' said to contain a significant boost to snakes' abilities...Noah had mentioned it to me..." shaula: and ya took his advice? Medusa: "Shaula, really...It has been this long, and I have researched over and over again to verify what he told me. I am curious about what I can find, but intelligent enough to verify it." shaula: cool story sis. Medusa: -_-; ("It also helps that Noah talked in his sleep...and at other times...") -elsewhere- Kid: *presents cookies to Stocking at the cafeteria* stocking: *nom* mmmmm~<3 ^^ *smooch* Kid: -\\\\- "Sweet kisses..." stocking: only for you~ Kid: *smiles* "Maybe we can do something new this weekend..." stocking: like what? Kid: "We haven't been out to a club in a while...and I know a new one that's supposed to have a delicious strawberry drink." stocking: sounds interesting~<3 Kid: *smiles* "Then it's a date." -elsewhere- Anya: *sighs* "This is boring...and it hurts to breathe...Ow." tsugumi: you'll be better soon. Anya: T_T "I hope so..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Interesting...So, these papers will reveal the dopplegangers?" soldier: hopefully so. the combination of science and magic is one hell of a thing. Benimaru: "...Those sisters are more impressive than I have given them credit. Continue the random screenings." *takes a handful of the papers* "I have work to do as well." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *sorting books* "So many..." ef: *she nods, putting text books into their shelves* Jacqueline: "Mai, what do you think of doing after graduation?" ef: !!! m-me? *she points to herself* Jacqueline: *nods* "Yes, you..." ef: *clears throat* s-sorry, i just....im not used to being called by my name... but, im not really sure...i know i'll most likely stay in death city..... Jacqueline: *nods* "I plan to stay as well. Are you considering EAT, or civilian work?" ef: im not sure yet... Jacqueline: *friendly smile* "I'm sure you could be a good member of EAT. And you are so smart that you would be helpful as a teacher, librarian, medicine..." ef: awww. >////<; Jacqueline: *shoulder pat* "I wish the best for you." -elsewhere- Relan: "Any plans for after school?" shinra: not sure yet. Relan: "Can always get coffee, or snacks. Maybe just walk..." -elsewhere- Yohei: "Sandbox, complete!" chie: it looks great! *smoooooch* Yohei: "Heh...I think WASHU and GET deserve a lot of credit." chie: good job you two ^^ WASHU: ^o^ -elsewhere- naho: *siiigh* it gets kind of boring in this city when there isnt an incident going on...hey bel-bel, how about you get set on fire? Belkia: "...Nah, I don't want to do that. I mean, first-degree burns are fun, but when you get to second, it moves from 'titillating' to 'holy fuck that sucks.'" naho: what about 3rd? Belkia: "Third are worse than second-degree. So those move from 'holy fuck!' to 'kill me now!" naho: then 9th degree- lilac: i-i-isnt that going t-too far? O-O;; Belkia: -_-;;;; "It only goes up to fourth. Can't I just cut myself off or something?" naho: *shrug* Belkia: "...Fine. I shall perform...THE GUILLOTINE OF DEATH!" *summons a guillotine* "I will need a volunteer assistant..." all: PASS Belkia: *pout* "But I'm going to cut my head off..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form...lying on couch...* ame: *watching cartoons with maddie on her lap* did you sleep ok? Mr. Tsubaki: "I did...It was just the dreams that bothered me." ame: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Just about missing my family." ame:....*pet pet* do you want to visit them? Mr. Tsubaki: "...I worry it is too soon...And I can't face...someone with them. She must hate me." ame: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Ame, I want to be a better person." -elsewhere- Black Star: *holding hands with Tsubaki* tsubaki: ^///^ Black Star: "You know...this isn't what I imagined when I thought about starting a family." tsubaki: well, things are certainly more eventful here now. Black Star: "Yeah...I think we got a bit less privacy now." tsubaki: perhaps... i could use a bath now though, it might help me to unwind. Black Star: "...Oh. I'm sure it would..." ^\\\\^ tsubaki: *she goes to get the bathrobe and goes into the bathroom* Higan: "??? Well, hello..." tsubaki:...............................................*she closes the door*...............i think i'll wait on the bath. *her expressions is calm, but you can tell she's broken on the inside* Black Star: "???" Belkia: *pops up behind Tsubaki* "This is why you should knock. I mean, really, Tsu-Tsu." naho: *excalibur* i feel your pain, tsubaki.....all too well. [she had the same thing happen to her when she first became a subclass] Sakuya: "I don't suppose you can just build an extra bathroom--" Black Star: "Do I _look_ like I have any money?! I'm not that Fire Brigade princess!" tsubaki: ah! actually, there is a second bathroom! you didnt know? Sakuya: "..." Black Star: "..." Belkia: "..." *The boys suddenly all have the urge to go* Sakuya: "OUT OF MY WAY!" Black Star: "ME FIRST!" Belkia: "GET LOST!" tsubaki: O.O; naho: -__-; -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *paper on her face* "...So, I'm not an impersonator, right?" fang-hua: *paper on her face* seems not. ^^; Konro: "Good to know." *takes the paper gently off Fang-Hua's face* Benimaru: "Indeed." *rips the paper quickly off Tsukiyo's face* Tsukiyo: "AAAAARG!" fang-hua: *wince* it kind of feels the same as when you take off a bandaid. Benimaru: "Slight adhesive. ...Oh, wait, I should check Tsukiyo again--" *reapplies the paper--then pulls it off again* Tsukiyo: "AAAAAAAAAH! WHY, BENI-HOTTIE, WHY?!" fang-hua: commander... -_-; Benimaru: "...What? I rarely smile." fang-hua:.... 7///7; so i've noticed. Konro: "Fang-Hua, could you and the Commander finish with the rest of the random paper tests?" fang-hua: *salute* yes sir. Benimaru: *still a slight smile* "Between the two of us, we should have this work finished quickly." -elsewhere- Kid: *playing with Shiori* "Here's the ball!" *rolls it towards her* shiori: uwa! *catch* ^o^ Kid: "Hee hee! Now, toss it back..." -roll- Kid: *catches* "Good arms, Shiori!" -elsewhere- Lawless: *small pant, as he tries to resume human form--and collapses from exhaustion* "Ow..." licht: easy there... misono:.... Lily: "You'll be back on your feet in no time." *gentle smile* Hugh: *small groan* tetsu: hugh! are you feeling alright? Hugh: "Grouchy..." the mother: .....*concerned* do you need to rest more, big brother? Hugh: *nods* "And juice...And maybe a nap..." uzuki: *worried* Lily: "...Time heals everything...Maybe not to full extent..." *clutches his watch* misono:....... Lawless: "Don't know why this is taking me so long..." Hugh: "Young people just lack that get-up-and-go quality..." Lawless: *annoyed grunt* misono: in any case, the servamp of melancholy has gone into hiding, and his subclass are currently in the custody of tsubaki and black*star, save for one detained by C3. and with all the jinn in the city, we should assist in properly disposing of it to prevent further incidents. Lily: "...Yes...It will take time." mahiru: so for the time being, we'll just be taking part in purifying the jinn from people? misono: more or less. Lawless: *grunt* "Super. The kind of hiatus I've wanted..." mr sendagaya: tetsu, you have visitors. tetsu: oh? misono:....!!! oh for the love of..... -_-; Lily: *pops up* "Oh!" Mikuni: "Howdy!" misono: *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh* hello mikuni. tetsu: oh? oh right, misono's older bro. sup? Mikuni: "Yep!" *leaps up to Tetsu, vigorously shakes his hand* "Mikuni's the name, tracking vampires is my game!" *looks around* "...Jeez, you guys look awful." Lawless and Hugh: *angry twitches* Jeje: "Sssss..." the mother: glad to see you're in good health, doubt doubt. Jeje: "You as well...How are your subclasses?" the mother: ....other than the stolen car, just fine. ray: you're _still_ gonna hold that against us? the mother: yes. *to jeje* with you here, and melancholy M.I.A., that makes gluttony the only servamp not here...im still convinced he's in canada somewhere. Jeje: -_-;;;; "Jeez...Typical. I do not look forward to him learning what 'Canadian bacon' is..." -misono explains the current situation- Jeje: "Hmm..." Mikuni: "...Brother, you can count on us." mahiru: so who's going to take the first shift on this? sayaka: im here! sorry im late~! ^^ some weird people were asking me weird questions haha ^^; Jeje: "...Oh, no." *sympathetic nod* "Sorry." Lily: "Perhaps Misono and I should start?" misono: perhaps, you need to start training up your weapon again. jinn hunting may be a good place to start. sayaka: *notices mikuni* oh! you're the guy from the antique shop! s-say, that creepy doctor isnt with you, i-is he? O-O;;; Jeje: "We keep him at the shop, for many reasons. He should not be let out in public..." Mikuni: "Ah, shoot! Johannes ain't no thing! He's as harmless as a pussy cat!" Lily: "Training about be good..." *flexes* sayaka:...... Jeje: "If Johannes ever gives you trouble again, do not hesitate to ask for help." sayaka: thank you QuQ misono: anyway, we should get going then, we'll start by the park area. Lily: "After you~" -and so- misono: see anything yet? Lily: "I see some cuties~" misono: *chop* keep focused, damn you. -_-; Lily: *pout* "You brought me to the park, where everyone is so carefree and--" Bystander: *SCREAMING* Lily: "...Except that person." misono: *runs to investigate* girl: *holding a knife to her neck* i know you're here......please.....eat me up... misono: lily! Lily: "!!!" Lily: "Um...Ma'am? Hi. I'm here to ask that you please let down that knife. We would like to make sure you are safe and sound, 'kay~?" girl: please....take my blood..... misono: *THROWS CHAIR AT JINN* -that seemed to do it, and the girl drops the knife and passes out- Lily: *catches her, sighs* "A chair?" misono: well, that's what my lead is, so dont blame me U///n///U; girl: nnn.... wh-wha? guy: jeez kate, what got into you just now? kate: ??? misono:....... Lily: "You, um...just had a small accident." -elsewhere- Higan: "I said I was sorry..." tsubaki:...*sigh* it's fine. perhaps i should have knocked on the door first. Higan: "Yeah...But it's fine. I don't mind gender-neutral bathing facilities." naho: ......... tsubaki:....*sweatdrop* ok, new house rule; if anyone has to use the bathrooms for any reason, be sure to knock on the door first. Higan: *muttering* "Can be fun sometimes, sharing a bath..." lavender: hell yeah. Black Star: "Second house rule: lock the bathroom doors!" lavender: speaking of baths, i might need one. higan, mind helping me scrub my back~? Higan: "Of course~" Black Star: o~o;;; "...Squick." naho: *gags* Sakuya: "...Can we have a 'TMI rule'?" -elsewhere- Spirit: *chopping vegetables* sachiko: *stirring* ok...*adding some salt* Spirit: *smiles* "It's smelling great..." sachiko: thanks. i got the recipe from a neighbor when we first moved in. Spirit: "...I miss these opportunities, to get to cook with someone else." sachiko: *she smiles* i think it's ready for the next ingredient now. Spirit: "And they're all chopped..." *moves to add them...* sachiko: *she smiles* thanks, hun~ ^^ Spirit: "You're welcome, love." *kiss, as he carefully adds the vegetables* "...It's good when the ingredients come together." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "That is enough work for today." *bows* "Thank you, Kohana." fang-hua: *small blush* no problem, commander. *scratches her head* Benimaru: "...I am hungry. Care to share a meal?" fang-hua: are you sure? Benimaru: "Of course. I'm hungry, and it would be rude not to offer." fang-hua: well, i suppose it wont be too much trouble. Benimaru: *leads the way to a restaurant, pulls back the curtain* "After you." fang-hua: *she nods and goes in* worker: ah, commander! a pleasure to see ya! oh? who's this, have you finally decided to settle down? haha! Benimaru: *follows...sits by her at a booth* "Hmm. Nice atmosphere." fang-hua: yea- *blushes at the worker's comment* t-that's not how it is! Benimaru: *looks at worker* "We are here for dinner. I expect we will have a good meal--" *steady stare at the worker* "--or else." worker: OwO;; fang-hua: commander, please dont threaten him. -_-; Benimaru: "Just keeping people in line...I do not like being teased." -\\\\- fang-hua: ah...right... ^^; Benimaru: "Want to share some ramen?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *yawn, lies down next to Tsubaki* "After this day, I just want to sleep..." tsubaki: yeah....*hugging him* good night. -smooch- Black Star: ^\\\\^ "Good night, Tsubaki..." *smooch on--* Belkia: ^\\\\\^ "Thank you, Daddy." Black Star: o_O;;;;; tsubaki: O___O Belkia: "I had a bad dream. Mommy, may I sleep with you and Daddy?" -he ended up rooming with otogiri- otogiri: now, what have we learned? Belkia: *holding ice to his face* "Mommy is violent..." tsubaki: im sorry, but you did startle us. i guess i dont know my own strength in a panic... ^^; Belkia: *pout* "Apology accepted..." *cheerful* "And now Otogiri and I can be roomies!" otogiri: *monotone* yaaaay. Belkia: "See? She's excited! Maybe we can even share clothes!" otogiri: that hasnt stopped you before. Belkia: "...True. Just don't stretch out my favorite shirts, okay?" -in sakuya's room- naho: mmmmm, nice and warm~ =w= Sakuya: -\\\\- "Y-Yeah...I like this." naho: *she smiles* the last two times....it felt weird....but....im comfortable with you. Sakuya: "Same...I didn't share a bed before. But...having you here feels right." naho: *she smiles and nuzzles up to him* i l-...i really like you a lot.....s-sorry, i guess....im still just so nervous and excited at the idea of....b-being with someone who likes me back. Sakuya: *smiles, slides hand gently against her cheek* "I like you, too..." naho: *blushing* *smooch* hehe...even though...sham was my first kiss.....yours are nicer. ^///^ Sakuya: "Heh..." *small smooch back* "I would hope so..." *hugs* naho: mmmm~<3 Sakuya: *pulls blanket closer* "Comfortable?" naho: *she nods* Sakuya: "That's good." *holds her close* "...I can feel your heartbeat..." naho: U//////U *pulls his hoodie closer around her* Sakuya: "Hee hee..." *pats her hoodie* "That's a cute look on you..." naho: ^////^ hehe. Sakuya: "..." *small kiss on her nose* "Ready to go to sleep?" naho: *nuzzle*......zzzzz.... Sakuya: *smiles, whispers* "Good night, Naho..." -morning- Kid: *kitten yawn* "Zzz..." stocking: zzzzz...*holding him close to her chest* Kid: "Mmmm..." *holds her close* "So nice..." stocking: *stirring awake* hehe~ comfy much? Kid: o\\\\o "Y-Yeah? I mean...you are..." stocking: hehe ^^ its alright, if you want to touch them, its fine. Kid: o\\\\\\\o;; "..." *his hands hold her breasts...* stocking: *blush* ah.......hehe, you're so cute when you're flustered~ Kid: "S-Sorry...It's just that...I never thought I would be here, with someone as perfect as you..." *small squeeze* stocking: *blushes and smiles, kissing his forehead* so sweet~ Kid: "..." *lets go, and hugs her* "I love you, so much." -elsewhere- Black Star: *yawn* tsubaki: morning. *she and lilac are making breakfast* Black Star: "Morning..." *sniff sniff* "Hmm...Smells good. I guess Lilac is really helping you." *smiles* tsubaki: *she smiles* Belkia: *stomach growling* "I'm hungry..." otogiri: *she's helping as well* here, like this, see? lilac: o-ok....*following along with her instructions* Higan: "Morning, everyone..." lavender: *streeetch* smells good. a lot better than anything i could ever make, haha. ^^ Higan: *whispers* "You're not bad at makin' bacon..." naho: eeeew is that a euphemism? Higan: "...Yes." naho: ........well i just lost my appetite. lavender: ....perhaps maybe this isnt the right hour to talk about that ^^;; Black Star: "O-kay, new house rule: no sex talk at the breakfast table. Or lunch. Or dinner." Higan: "...What about at dessert?" otogiri: agreed. -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Done in the shower!" akaderu: noted. mono: *brushing her hair* Shotaro: "Then hop on in! You have an early start today!" akaderu: *grumbles as he goes in* Shotaro: *nods* "I'm gonna mold him into an outstanding person--" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *buttoning her shirt* "Looking forward to today?" kim: *streeeetch* yeah. *straightening out her uniform tie* Jacqueline: *finishes* "...Need help with that?" kim: im good. you got your coat out? it's been colder than usual this winter... Jacqueline: *nods, as she holds up her own and hands Kim hers* "...You look nice." kim: thanks. 7///7; Jacqueline: o\\\\\o; "Um...Well. Off to school, then." *picks up Kim's bookbag, starts leaving--* kim: um, your bag is this one. Jacqueline: "..." *hands her the bookbag, grabs hers* "Right." -in school- Meme: "I hope these notes will be good for Anya..." tsugumi: im sure they will be. Meme: *nods* "At least she's getting through most of the recovery...Her poor leg..." *sniff* ao: it is quite unfortunate...*her tone is sincere* Meme: *nods, trying to keep it together* mio:....*holds meme's hand* Meme: *small squeeze* -elsewhere- Anya: "Nurse? My bed is stuck..." nurse: see the remote attachment? it should be able to adjust it. Anya: *takes the remote, looks at the buttons, and presses one--* *The bed goes up rather than down, knocking her forward with a start* Anya: "ACK!" nurse: careful now! Anya: "Maybe if the buttons weren't reversed like this!" *presses the other button, lowering her bed again...* "Hmph." nurse: um....miss........you're holding it upside down ^^; Anya: *glaring* "Then set it right-side up with an indication which side is up." nurse: very well ^^; Anya: "..." *small noise, as she wipes her eyes* nurse: oh, you did get some flowers that came in for you. Anya: "O-Oh?" *looks at them...* -some nice blue flowers are in a fancy jar with a ribbon and card attached- Anya: *sniff* "They look lovely..." *opens the card* "Hmm...Excellent penmanship..." Note: "Have patience, madam / There's no doubt you / Will soon recover your accustomed health / Wishing you a speedy recovery." Anya: Q~Q "...Oh my..." -elsewhere- Shima: "Yo, Sister!" iris: um....hi? shinra: can we help you? Shima: "...Oh! I was just wondering whether the Sister was busy and would want to get a cup of coffee?" Relan: -_-;;;;;; iris: yes. im very busy. -_-; -CHOP- izumo: down boy. Relan: o___o;;; "We found Tamaki's twin..." izumo: apologies for my classmate's behavior. *she extends a hand* Izumo Kamiki, a pleasure. Relan: "!!! R-Relan Koizumi..." shinra: Shinra Kusakabe, from the NOT classes and member of the 8th brigade, and this is Iris. iris: it's nice to meet you miss kamiki. Relan: "Y-Yes...Thanks for putting Shima in his place..." izumo: well someone has to. we'll be heading back to class now. *she tugs him by the ear back to homeroom* come on idiot. Shima: "O-Ow! Later, Sister! Talk with you soon--OUCH! That really hurts!" iris:..... *sweatdrop* Relan: "...What a creep." shinra: we got another kishiri in our midst. Kishiri: "You talkin' shit about me, Kusakabe?" shinra: O_____O AND WE'RE RUNNING! -elsewhere- Patty: *nom nom nom* "Mmm...Chili fries..." liz: *shivers* so cold out today.... TT~TT Patty: "Maybe you need another layer on, Sis? Or a scarf? Or new boots?" *holds up...* "Or a shopping trip with Kiddo's credit card?" stocking: ^^; Kid: -_-;; "Liz, just eat something to warm you up--" *snatches card back from Patty* Patty: *pout* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "And...that is the last one! All books are now back on the shelf." ef: good job today! Jacqueline: *smiles* "Thanks!" *stretches* "Can take a break now..." ef: yeah. -elsewhere- gabriella: here's your latte, princess. ^^ Hibana: "Thank you, Gabriella~" *sips* "Hmm...Tasty. But where is that gopher? School should've let out an hour ago..." Rino: *throws open the door, panting, exhausted* "I-I-I'm here! Here! Stuck...*pant* Stuck behind at school..." Hibana: "Hmph." *sets down her drink* "About time." Rino: *takes two steps forward--then collapses onto the floor* gabriella:.... ._.; Hibana: "Oh no..." *walks over, picks up Rino* Rino: x_____x Hibana: *sigh* "Gabriella, put her to bed in the medical ward. I'll let her parents know she'll be home in time for dinner..." -elsewhere- lavender: *watching tv with lilac* lilac:....... *huddled in a blanket* Belkia: *small sound* "D'aw." *shiny eyes* lavender:....poor kid....he needs all the rest he can get....*frowns* Belkia: "...Want some snacks?" lavender: i'm good. *petting lilac's head* lilac:.....zzzz..... Belkia: *whispers* "How's Lilac doing?" lavender: like i said, he needs rest..... Belkia: "Hmm...A lot to go through..." otogiri:...... Belkia: "..." *sighs* "Now I'm bored. Anything that needs to be done around here, Otogiri?" otogiri: tsubaki said she needed help in the garden later. Belkia: "Oh! I can help with that!" -later- Belkia: "Oh! I can help with that!" -later- tsubaki: we're home! lavender: welcome back! lilac: *asleep in naho's bed, clutching a stuffed hello kitty plush* Sakuya: *looks around* "Where's Lilac?" lavender: naho's room. naho:....ah. Sakuya: "...Maybe check up on him?" naho: *she peeks into her room*......he's asleep... Sakuya: *nods* "I hope he's getting some good rest." naho:.....*tucks him in* lilac:........mmm.... Sakuya: *small giggle* ("So cute...") naho: *petting lilac's head* get better soon, ok? Sakuya: "We love you, Lilac..." naho: =w= our little cinnamon roll baby. Sakuya: -\\\\- *soft pat on her shoulder* naho: ^w^ Sakuya: "...Maybe make a dish for Lilac when he wakes up?" naho: sounds good. Sakuya: "Something flavorful and fulfilling...Good home cooking..." *sad frown* -elsewhere, in the cells- Shamrock: "Hey! You can't keep me in here forever!" -no answer- Shamrock: "Listen to me! I need blood! I need to be out of here! I need to get back to him!" -the door opens- mitsuba: chow time. *she slides it in through the opening on the floor* Shamrock: "...Tch. Finally." *looks at Mitsuba* "???" mitsuba: ......what?...if akane had been left in charge of feeding you, she'd have spilled your food on the floor......she...she doesnt like vampires all too much. Shamrock: "A lot of that going around...Where are the others? Your colleagues, I mean." mitsuba: upstairs. Shamrock: "Hmm...So, your colleagues send you down because one of them is upset by vampires...Interesting. And you? You are not afraid of me?" mitsuba: ....im just doing my job. Shamrock: "...Does not answer my question...Are. You. Afraid. Of. Me?" mitsuba:....no. but that doesnt mean i like you. Shamrock: "...Not what I was asking, either, but thank you for your directness." x_-;;; "I was trying to be intimidating..." mitsuba: look how well _that_ ended for ya. *she exits* Shamrock: D:< "Rude!" -elsewhere- Relan: "So, to review: we have some weird pink-hair stalker guy, and we managed to piss off Kishiri...Um...Are those things to check off some metaphorical 'bucket list'?" shinra: *shrug* iris: well, the new year has had an interesting start... ^^; Relan: "Definitely...Heh. I hope it's a good one..." *awkward shoulder pat to both Shinra and Iris* -elsewhere- sayaka: hope you dont mind us dropping in~ ^^ tsubaki: not at all! stocking: you better keep that weirdo magician on a short leash....or in a kennel. Belkia: *puppy dog eyes* "I don’t like the leash..." Kid: *pats Stocking's shoulder* "It is okay...The maids have been warned. And armed." naho: hey guys! lilac: h-hi... *meek wave* Patty: "Lilac! Kissy Face!" liz: hey. naho: are you _ever_ gonna let me live that down? -_-; Patty: "Nope! I got the memory of an elephant!" *looks at Sakuya* "...Who the hell are you?" Sakuya: -____-; "Sakuya." stocking: hey. soul: sup? Sakuya: "...Soul." soul: ?? yeah? that would be me. Sakuya: *looks him up and down...* ("I can smell that hedgehog on him...") "Hmm..." *puts his hands in his pockets, walks back to Lilac* soul: ???? lilac:........... Sakuya: *smiles at Lilac's pats his shoulder* "Let's have some fun while we're here, okay?" Belkia: *stands behind Otogiri, looking warily at the maids* "...Eek..." maid 1: *glare* otogiri: *sweatdrop* Belkia: "...I'll be good..." -later- Kid: "It does feel more cramped in here..." -_-;;; *Belkia is seated between him and Stocking* Belkia: -\\\\\\- stocking:.....*she sits up and next to kid* ^^ much better <3 Belkia: >_< "Curses!" Patty: *nom nom nom* "Tasty food, Tsubaki! You have any cooking helpers?" otogiri: *raises hand* Patty: *thumbs up to Otogiri* "Good work, Nurse Chef!" soul: aw, who blue shelled me just now?! naho: XP Sakuya: *chuckles* "Too bad, so sad." *speeds past Soul* soul: *frown* lavender: *grin* Higan: *stares at Liz* "...You ever think of modeling. I am a great painter..." liz: well... Patty: "THOMPSON...PUNCH!" *Patty slugs Higan in the face: it is super effective* Higan: *knocked back into the wall* x____x Patty: "Pervy old geezer!" naho: ouch >.o Sakuya: o_O "Good right hook..." Black Star: "Patty, watch where you're punching--you'll put a dent in our walls..." lavender: you alright there? ^^; otogiri:....he's had worse. Higan: x______x "Still...hurt..." Belkia: ._. *slides away from Stocking* stocking: good boy. *calm glare* Belkia: *small puppy whine, as he hides behind Tsubaki* tsubaki: ^^; Kid: "How difficult has rooming been?" tsubaki: it's been rather well, actually. Black Star: "Bathroom sharing is a pain, though." -elsewhere- Rino: *tosses in bed, before sitting up* "Wha--Where am I?" medic: med bay. you passed out. Rino: "...Oh, no...Did you call my family?" medic: your father will be picking you up shortly. Rino: o~o "Oh, no..." medic: is something wrong, miss tamiya? Rino: "...My dad doesn't know all the details behind me working here...like how I kind of broke into the Brigade..." medic: we'll keep that information confidential. Rino: T~T "Thank you!" *BANG* ???: "RIIIIIIIIIIINOOOOOOOO!" Rino: o_______o medic: ?!?! *knocked over by the large man* X-X ow. Rino's Father: "RINO! Are you okay?! Where does it hurt?! Anything broken? Do you remember who I am?!!" Rino: -_- "Just tired. I just feel sore. Nothing is broken. You are my very abrasive father." Hibana: "??? Gabriella, could you check on that noise?" gabriella: just mr tamiya ^^; -elsewhere- Emine: *yawn* lin: busy day? Emine: *small nod* "Someone didn't like my bad deed..." lin: aww. Emine: "The man had mocked a homeless person...so after Shotaro got the homeless person to the shelter, I followed the man and...well, in his defense, he did have on some embarrassing boxer shorts..." lin: *snerk* >3< Emine: *small smile* "Yes...He could run fast for someone with his pants around his ankles." -elsewhere- Lawless: *snore* romina: he musta really tuckered himself out, huh? licht: no kidding... Guildenstern: "A bit more time, and he'll be fine...I hope." julian:.....this hasnt been a good winter for him.... Guildenstern: "Had best do something kind, even for him..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *reading in bed* nozomi: what is it that you're reading, mr boyle? Arthur: "Something I can never get through--'The Once and Future King.'" nozomi: ah, i see. Arthur: *puts in a bookmark, gets out of bed* "How are you doing?" nozomi: well. and yourself? Arthur: "...Doing better, I think." *smiles* nozomi: ^^ Arthur: "...I was going to make some tea. Want some?" nozomi: sure. ^^ Arthur: *walks with her to the kitchen, starts heating up the water* "Have any plans for next weekend?" -elsewhere- Kid: *stretches* "This was enjoyable--thank you." stocking: ^^ *nuzzles up to kid* hehe~ tsubaki: ^^; naho:.....bel? O__O; Kid: ^\\\\^ Belkia: *frothing at the mouth, small chihuahua barks* lilac: Q.Q Kid: -_-;;; "Maybe you should muzzle him--" Belkia: "NO MUZZLES! You muzzle me, and I'll bite your face off!" otogiri: *puppet strings him up* down boy. Belkia: o_o; "...But I'm _up_ now, not _down_..." Kid: ._. otogiri:...... -______________________________-; Belkia: "I just wanted a hug from my Sugar Pop..." stocking:.....oh, did you say something? Belkia: D: "B-B-But...My delectable muffin top...I just want your love!" otogiri: *tightens the strings* behave. Belkia: "GAK! Girioto, not there! That's sensitive..." otogiri:...............*drops him into the snow* Belkia: "...Cold." naho: in more ways than one. Sakuya: *snort laugh* Black Star: "...At least Otogiri has good uses." stocking: *she locks the door* Belkia: D: Sakuya: "...Well, then--more snacks?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *watching TV* kim: *sitting by the heater in tanuki form* -w- Jacqueline: "??? Kim?" *small chuckle* "If you wanted to keep warm, I could use my lantern..." kim: zzzzzz...... Jacqueline: "..." *picks her up, sets her in her lap, wrapping her in a blanket* -elsewhere, in the snow- Mr. Tsubaki: *running in fox form in Ame's front lawn, jumping up and down in the snow* ame: *playing in the snow with her father* Mr. Tsubaki: *pops his head up, which is covered in snow, looks at Ame and her father...* "Building a snowman?" ame: *she nods* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *moves his head through the snow, forming a snowball...* ame: ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: *wags tail* "Is this big enough?" ame's father: looks good. Mr. Tsubaki: *fox smile, as he uses his tail to pat down some of the snow* -elsewhere- Tool: *AH-CHOO!* saki: *she gives him a coat* here. Tool: "Thanks..." *sniff* "Kappa weren't made for snowy weather..." saki: aww. ^^; *hug* Tool: ^\\\\^ *hug* chie: well look at you two lovebirds. ^^ Tool: o\\\\\o *brain shuts down* saki: chieeee, jeez. ^///^; Tool: "D-D-D..." (holds Saki's hand) saki: ?? Tool: "Do-Do-Do-Do y-y-you..." saki: do i what? chie: *backs up to give them room* 83 Tool: "...Do you want to get dinner?" saki: i would love that. Tool: "C-Cool...M-Maybe Chie and Yohei can watch Io?" chie: sure, we could use the practice. ^^ Tool: "Th-Thanks..." *nervous smile* -elsewhere- Hibana: *sigh* gabriella: zzzzzz..... Hibana: "..." *strokes Gabriella's hair...* gabriella: =w= Hibana: *small kiss on Gabriella's cheek* "Love you..." gabriella: *hugs her arm* Hibana: *holds her, humming softly* -elsewhere- Kid: "Thank you for having us. Good night." tsubaki: get home safely. *wave* stocking: see ya. soul: later. Patty: "Night, Naho!" Belkia: *shivering* "G-Good night, my sourball..." stocking: *holds kid's arm and nuzzles* ^^~<3 hehe~ Kid: "Hee hee..." *holds her* Belkia: *small growl* naho: *pap pap* Black Star: *stretches* "Better clean up, then get some sleep..." otogiri: *she nods* Sakuya: "Lilac, hold the garbage bag open while I dump trash into it..." lilac: o-ok. Higan: *passed out on the couch* "Zzz..." lavender:....*she puts a blanket over him* you just rest up. Higan: *smiles, breathes a bit more easily* naho: *washing dishes* Belkia: *pouts* tsubaki: ^^; Belkia: "Why can't I appeal to my lovely lolli? Why won't she see we are meant to be?" otogiri:...... -_-; do you want me to sugar coat it, or should i just give you the hard truth? Belkia: "OoooooOOOooooo, I like sugar! Do that one!" *smiles widely* otogiri:....she likes someone else. naho: (thinking: and your personality doesnt help matters...) Belkia: "...I see. Well, I have only one mature action to take, and move on--" *pulls out a giant battleaxe* "--TO BIGGER WEAPONS! BWA HA HA HA HA!" otogiri: *CHOP* down. Belkia: *whimpers* tsubaki: ^^;; *she gets him an ice pack* Belkia: "Thank you Miss Tsubaki...at least you are nice. UNLIKE CERTAIN OTHER PEOPLE!" naho: well, otogirin calls them as she sees them. Belkia: *grumbles* "I could call things as I see them, too, you little half-pint..." naho: i may be small, but that just adds to my adorable factor! >u< Sakuya: *chuckles* "Definitely." naho: ^w^ Belkia: "???" *looks back and forth at them* "...Oh, come on! You two hooked up?! And I'm still single?!! What the hell?!!" lilac:...*pap pap* Belkia: TT~TT lilac: maybe....otogiri could- otogiri: i doubt it. lilac:...oh. Q.Q Belkia: D: "Not even a quickie? I mean, you shouldn't hide your talents under a bushel--just like you shouldn't keep those puppies under a sweater--" -CHOP- otogiri: -____-; Belkia: *collapsed, bleeding* Sakuya: o_o; lavender:...*calmly sips her drink* Black Star: *sigh* "Otogiri, clean up that mess." otogiri: understood. Black Star: *looks at Lavender* "...Not going to help clean up?" lavender:....*sigh* alright. Sakuya: "Awesome, Lilac--we got the trash collected! Just leaves wiping down the table..." -elsewhere- Kid: *stretches* "Happy to be home?" stocking: yep~ *smooch* Kid: *smooch, hug* "It's good to be back...and safe." *rubs her back* stocking: mmmmm~<3 Kid: *soft kiss on each cheek* "Ready to get to bed?" stocking: yeah. Kid: *unbuttons his shirt* "Same...It'll be nice to lie down again in our bed..." -a few days later, it was time for the test of courage- sayaka: so how are we doing this? Black Star: "You got to walk through the marked path, throughout town--and anyone who can't get back to the school in time will be called a wimp, a coward, a scaredy cat, and every other name we can think of!" tsubaki: -.-; kyouko: apperantly the path leads through some supposedly haunted areas. Relan: ._______.; "...I knew this was a bad idea. What is wrong with me?" shinra: it's ok, we've got your back. *thumbs up* Relan: *weak thumbs up* Sakuya: *looks around* "Can't be that terrifying..." naho: im sure we got this in the bag ^^ lilac: g-good luck...you guys... Sakuya: *smiles* "We'll be back in no time. Wait for us..." lilac: o-ok... -and so- Relan: *walking stiffly through the path, small whimper* sayaka: (thinking: so chilly....but this is fine so far....im sure i can handle anything!) Sakuya: "What's around this part of town, anyway? I don't see much scary--just the usual: low-lit lamps, some bats fluttering by--" Relan: o____o "Bats?" iris: hmm? there's a shop...'land of nod'....hmm. sayaka: O______O Sakuya: "...Huh. Weird name for a shop--" *Creepy noises of "WoooooOOOOOOoooo" heard* Relan: *hiding behind Iris, shaking* naho:....*knocks on the door* trick or treat? hehe X3 *The door creaks open...and a pair of eyes appear...and a wide, toothy grin* naho: OwO;;;;;;; sayaka: O________________________________O ???: *GASP* "Sweet Pea!" *Johannes has arrived* Johannes: "Good evening!" Relan: "...Huh. Not as terrifying as I imagined..." Sakuya: "???" sayaka: OHGODNOOOOOOOO!!!! *she sprints faster than she has in her life* IYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! naho: ??????? Johannes: "..." *sad pout* "Where is she going? I was going to make espresso..." naho: O.O;; do you have any blood? iris: O___o Johannes: "...Blood? You're not, um, wearing a wire, are you?" naho: no?? Johannes: "...Okay. Come on in..." *stands aside* naho: awww, these dolls are so cuuuute! metsu: ?? naho: *she looks at metsu* are you a vampire too? metsu: 0-0 Johannes: "Quite a number of vampires in this town now, huh? Fortunately, I am a trained medical professional in all things vampires! Tell me, ma'am, have you had your yearly physical?" naho:...umm... o-o; Johannes: *pats her shoulder* "It is vital for your health--AND SCIENCE!--that you have your physical. Let my nurse guide you to my office and--" *POW* Johannes: *twitching on the floor* Sakuya: *twitch of anger* "Hands off." metsu:....my apologies for the good doctor's behavior. would you like a discount? Sakuya: "Maybe for one of the dolls for Naho?" naho: awww, this one is so cute! can i get this one? -down the road- sayaka: *panting* phew...that...that was....way to close....haaaa.... Jeje: "??? Sayaka?" sayaka: ?? oh, hey jeje, hey misono's bro. *wave* Mikuni: "Howdy, little missy! What you doing out at this hour?" -sayaka explains what's going on- naho: ^w^ *whistling* iris: ^^; Mikuni: "Neat-o! Can we join in? I love trying to scare myself!" Jeje: -___- Relan: o_o; *traumatized for life* iris: i suppose... naho: sure! Mikuni: "Yahoo! Let's get a-goin'!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Hmph. So boring." yumikage: oi, eyepatch. you know where dr yukimi is? was he in here at all? Shamrock: "...No. I have not seen him." yumikage: well...nevermind. *he exits* -elsewhere- Kid: "Looks very foggy out..." stocking: no kidding...and we're not too far from tsubaki's house either....*shudders* Kid: *holds her* "I know...but you're safe here." stocking: ^^ -cue creepy puppets- Kid: o____o stocking: YEEK! otogiri: *maneuvering the dolls from behind a bush* Kid: "What on earth is even happening?! Where did those come from?!!" stocking: oh right, test of courage thing...well it sure got us, huh? haha! Kid: ._.;;; "..." *nervous laugh* "Y-Yeah..." stocking: aww. ^^ *smooch* Kid: *holds her, small whimper* otogiri: how cute. Kid: "??? You hear something?" otogiri: ..... stocking: lets just keep going. Kid: *nods, follows, holding her arm* -elsewhere- Lawless: "Well...I'm humanoid again." *his hair is sticking up on end, like a hedgehog* "Mostly--" *POOF* *Lawless is back in hedgehog form* Lawless: -_-;;; "Curses." licht:....*sigh* do you need more blood? Lawless: *small hedgehog nod* *opens his mouth...* licht: *he puts a finger to the hedgehog's mouth* here. Lawless: -_-;;; *NOM* licht: *slight wince* ah... Lawless: ^\\\\\\^;; *sluuuuuuuuuuuurp...* licht: better? *POOF* Lawless: *humanoid...but hair still on end* "...So far, so good..." licht: ...*PUNCH* there. now order has been restored. Lawless: *collapsed on the floor* "Ow..." *springs up* "DAMN IT! You know I'm in a vulnerable state! If you punched me, I could've turned back into a hedgehog and not be able to come out of it!" licht:....sorry. 7///7; Lawless: "Yeah, you better be! ...And...thanks for the blood." -\\\\- -elsewhere- Wes: "So, why didn't you and Patty try the 'test of courage'?" liz: .....do i even have to answer that? Q.Q Wes: "..." *pats her hand* "It's okay..." *hug* liz: TT.TT Wes: *pats her back* "...Want something to drink?" -elsewhere- Gopher: :< "Scary..." kirika: eh, i've seen worse. Gopher: "B-But that's because you're so brave! And I'm...so not..." *looking at the cobwebs and shadows...whimper* kirika: *sigh* do you want me to hold your hand through this? (thinking: you baby...) Gopher: .\\\\\\\w\\\\\\\\. "Y-Yes?" -she does just that- Gopher: *shudder* "Oh! I...could feel your soul resonance on that one..." kirika: *shuddering, bright red* y-yeah, whatever man... Gopher: "..." Gopher: *smiles at her* "Thank you." -elsewhere- Black Star: "I wonder how many of them will chicken out..." tsubaki: .... Black Star: "..." *pats her shoulder* "I'm sure they'll be fine..." tsubaki: *she smiles* yeah. *From the bushes, something small is watching Tsubaki...* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." tsubaki:.....?? *she glances over* Mr. Tsubaki: *the fox tries to hide himself in the bushes...tries to stay quiet...* Black Star: "???" tsubaki:...*she shakes her head* nothing...just thought i saw something. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." ("At least C3 didn't go for her...") -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "No interest in that 'test of courage' thing?" kim: nah, im not scared of stupid kid stuff like that. Jacqueline: "..." *small smirk* "No, you'd just be scared if, say, your piggy bank suddenly was empty..." kim: you wouldnt! did you give it to that tsurugi guy?! Jacqueline: *crosses her arms, teasing* "Not telling..." kim: jackiiiie you're meeeean >n< Jacqueline: "Hee hee...I'm just teasing you." *pats her arm* "Your money is safe, right where you left it..." kim: good. =n= Jacqueline: *small hug* "I would never come between you and your money..." kim: aw, thanks. ^^; Jacqueline: *pat on her head* "You're welcome..." Jacqueline: *yawn* "Want to have some tea before bed?" -later- naho: *putting the doll on her shelf* hehe~ ^^ lilac:...its really cute.... Sakuya: "Suits you, Naho." naho: aww, hehe ^^ otogiri: so you took a detour from the challenge? naho: yeah, but the doctor was pretty creepy *shivers* Sakuya: "Yeah...Odd he'd have a servamp with him...and blood." otogiri: i see...theres not much we can do about that for the time being...tsubaki told us to behave... Belkia: "Weeeeeeeeeeeeell, I'm sure there are loopholes in that rule..." -chop- otogiri: -_-; Belkia: "OWIE!" Sakuya: *small laugh* "In the meantime, wouldn't hurt to keep tabs on that shop...when that creepy doctor isn't around." -knock knock knock knock- naho: ?? tsubaki: yes? Mikuni: "Howdy!" tsubaki: yes? may i help you? Mikuni: "I'm here to check in on you, on behalf of some mutual acquaintances of ours!" *spots Sakuya and the others* "Oh, there you are!" naho: o.o hmmn? who're you? Mikuni: "I'm Mikuni! You were at my shop earlier..." *low growl of a voice* "...and bought one of my dollies..." tsubaki: oh right! you're misono's brother, right? naho: OwO;;;; Mikuni: *smiles at Tsubaki* "Bingo! A prize for the little lady..." *holds out a rose to her* tsubaki: oh. thank you ^^; Mikuni: *smiles sweetly at Tsubaki, before looking back at the subclass* "And y'all behaving? Not causing any troubles for this nice young lady and her nice young meister?" naho: no sir! lilac: *shakes head* Sakuya: "No, never." otogiri: work in progress. Belkia: "Nothing that you know about--" lavender: *elbows him* ignore him. Mikuni: "Well that's good." *stares intensely at Belkia with a serene smile* "Because if a certain someone were to step out of line, they would face a wealth of misery..." Jeje: *pops up out of Mikuni's shirt in snake form, staring at Belkia* Belkia: ._. lilac: eek! naho: !! Sakuya: "...Better than if the snake come out of somewhere else..." lavender: oh? naho: sakuya! >///<; lilac: ???? Sakuya: *chuckles* Jeje: *glares at Lavender* "...Ssssss...." lavender: ....?? Jeje: "I'm watching you..." lavender: well join the party~<3 Jeje: "And if you hurt anyone I care about ever again, I will break your spine." lavender: OwO;;;;;;; noted. Jeje: *slides back down into Mikuni's shirt...* Mikuni: "Could I trouble you for a cup of joe, Tsubaki?" tsubaki:..........i suppose we have some in the cupboard. make yourself at home. naho: hey gramps, get up! Mikuni: "Thanky!" Higan: *clutches Naho's head, turning it to face him* "I'm. Awake." Mikuni: "?!!" naho: EEK! GROSS! >3< Higan: "You called me old, so I'm just letting you know that I'm--" *spots Mikuni* "...Doll Man." Mikuni: "Artsy-fartsy-pervy man." Higan: "..." *charges a flame* lavender: oh, you two know each other? tsubaki: *spray bottle* down! Mikuni: "Jeje...Let's do this." Jeje: -_-;;; "Not indoors." *CHOMP* tsubaki: *sword aimed at both of them* BOTH OF YOU JUST CALM DOWN! Mikuni: Q___Q;; "AAAAH! THERE'S A SNAKE IN MY BOOT!" Higan: *soaked* "...I'm wet." lavender: phrasing, BOOM! -after tsubaki diffused the situation- Mikuni: Q____Q "I'm sorry, Tsubaki...Just don't spray me. Jeje hates water." Jeje: *sips a glass of water* "That is a lie." tsubaki: *sweatdrop* Jeje: "At least you seem to be quite the negotiator, Tsubaki. I have not seen subclasses so well-behaved." tsubaki: i have them under protective custody for a reason. keyword _protective_. ....i wanted to keep a promise to someone. Jeje: *nods, whispers* "However, you are aware that C3 is concerned about their...potentially destructive behavior." tsubaki: ....im doing my best to keep them behaved and protected. but they've been well for the most part, with certain exceptions. *glances at belkia* Belkia: *puppy dog eyes* "Little old me?" otogiri: *chop* yes. Belkia: "Ow!" Jeje: "Hmm...Do you require any assistance, Tsubaki?" tsubaki: what exactly do you mean? Jeje: "Any resources? Additional persons present to monitor the subclasses? Perhaps materials to calm them down?" tsubaki: well...i'll consider it. Jeje: *nods* "Thank you." *looks at Naho* "Keep Lavender and Belkia well behaved, please." naho: *salutes* yes sir! lavender: i am behaved though~! *pouts* otogiri:..... lavender:.....oh....that....yeah, that was pretty shitty of me, wasnt it... ^^; forgive and forget? ^^;;;; Jeje: *snake hiss* "Tsubaki...I will leave her to you for acceptable punishment. Best not to escalate--not here." tsubaki: ....right.... *sweatdrop* Mikuni: "Well, then...Thanks for the coffee. C3 likely will be in touch with you..." *whispers* "Watch out for Tsurugi..." tsubaki: ?? tsurugi? Mikuni: "A guy...Kind of stuck up and serious." tsubaki:...noted. -elsewhere- Relan: *shudder* shinra: *hugs him* Relan: "Creepy...A-Am I still alive?" shinra: of course you are. Relan: *holds onto Shinra* "G-Good..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *patrolling* kantarou's wife: good evening, commander. *she smiles* toshio: *waves* Benimaru: *smiles, bows to them* "Good evening. How are you both?" -elsewhere- mitsuba: hey, anyone seen tsurugi? he just kinda wandered off. yumikage: he's probably doing tricks for some random numbskull, the poor bastard. Jun: "Hey, want to see this trick Tsurugi showed me?" hyakuya: do i dare ask? -someone is heard screaming- hyakuya: ?!?! mitsuba: what the hell was that? yumikage: *runs to the source of the scream* Jun: *follows* "What is happening...?" -a worker is standing outside of dr yukimi's office. the inside of the office is coated with blood, and tsurugi is standing over the mess that used to be dr yukimi- Jun: *covers mouth* "Oh no..." yumikage: mother of-....tsurugi....what the hell did you do?! Tsurugi: *shaking* "What he...he did to her..." yumikage: ???? Tsurugi: "Touma...told me to...What this doctor did...What he did..." yumikage: easy there... hyakuya: holy shit snacks! what....did he do this?! Tsurugi: "I did what Touma said...It was important...Dr. Yukimi, that monster..." yumikage:.... -voice over the intercom- Tsurugi: "..." *covers his mouth* -Tsurugi Kamiya, Yumikage Tsukimitsu, and Junichiro Kurumamori, please report to touma's office as soon as possible.- yumikage: for fucks sake, now what? Jun: "Shit...This will be fun..." *eyeroll* Tsurugi: *dry heaving...* mitsuba: h-hey...i-its ok.....*not sure what to do* hyakuya: ....?? (thinking: touma?) Jun: "Come on...Let's get this meeting over with..." -in the office, there is a girl in a coat sitting on one of the chairs, she stares and tilts her head at them- yumikage:....who's this kid? Tsurugi: o_o Touma: "I called you here regarding this one in the room--and regarding a certain mess that needs cleaning up..." yumikage: i still dont know what's going on.... mafura: o^o~? Touma: *ahem* "Everyone, this is Mafura. Say hello to our new friends, Mafura..." mafura: it's nice to meet you all. mafura-chan's excited to see everything. ^^ Jun: "...Why are you speaking in the third-person?" mafura: ?? but there's five people here....isnt there? Touma: "...Mafura will need your assistance adjusting to our surroundings. Please guide her..." Tsurugi: *still in shock from earlier* yumikage: al....right then... the name's yumikage, but if you wanna call me yumi, that's fine. Jun: "I'm Jun." mafura:....?? *walks over to tsurugi* who're you? why do you have red on you? Tsurugi: "..." *starts crying, trying not to vomit* mafura: ?? Touma: "Hmph...Someone take Tsurugi away to get over this. The rest of you, get Mafura some clothes..." yumikage: !! come on, we need to get you to med bay, like, now! yumikage: come on new girl. Jun: "Sounds good..." *leads Tsurugi away...* -elsewhere- Yumi: "Shh...It's okay, Shiori. Mommy's here..." shiori: muguu..... lord death:..... ):> *worried* Yumi: "She feels a little warm..." lord death: my poor baby Q-Q Yumi: "Call the emergency room...and the car. I want her to be checked..." lord death: on it! Yumi: *packs Shiori's bag, goes to the car...* -elsewhere- naho: D8> lavender: doctor's appointment?? Sakuya: "Seriously? With which doctor? That creepy guy?" Belkia: *chuckling* " 'Witch doctor'..." otogiri: oh shush. tsubaki: well, mikuni scheduled your appointments. naho: o.o; Sakuya: -______- "Oh. So it _is_ that doctor...Creepy." lilac: *trembling* Belkia: "Hooray! I can get my shots!" otogiri:........................i'll stay here and make sure the house is safe. Sakuya: "???" *pats Lilac's shoulder* "You'll be okay..." Belkia: "D'aw, what's wrong, Otogiri? Afraid of the doctor?" otogiri:....... lavender: well, vampires dont get STDs, so that's one less thing to worry about~ naho: TMI! Higan: "Heh...Well, let's get going..." Sakuya: "Yeah, so you can make sure you can still get it up..." Higan: -_- lavender: oh he can get it up alright~ naho: TMI!! lavender: *AHEM* shutting up now. Black Star: "Would you all just get to your appointment already!" -and so- metsu: oh? naho: hi ^^; Johannes: "So many specimens--PATIENTS!--today--*SQUEE!*" lilac: *trembling* lavender: it's ok, kiddo. metsu: -__-; apologies for the doctor's.....'enthusiasm.' Johannes: "Well, then, who's up first?" naho: not it! lavender: i'll go~ ^^ Johannes: *opens door* "Right this way..." -later- naho: Q~Q that was terrifyiiiing... lilac: ....*clutching his wrists* *whimpering* Sakuya: *hugging both of them* "It's okay..." Belkia: *cone around his neck* -_____- tsubaki: that wasnt so bad, right? lavender: that went surprisingly well. otogiri:....welcome home everyone. Black Star: "Hey! ...Oh, Lilac? You okay?" lilac: *sniffle* naho:.....*hug* its ok lila... Sakuya: "Come on...Let's get some water..." -elsewhere- Rino: "Done filing, Miss Gabriella." gabriella: good job, rino. Rino: "Thank you, ma'am...Can I ask you something?" gabriella: hmm? what is it? Rino: "...Do you like me? Like, am I good at this work?" gabriella: i think you're doing a great job, for what its worth ^^ Rino: *nods* "Th-Thank you...I don't want to screw this up, I mean, more than I already have...Is this kind of work common for the Brigade, or just Princess's business?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *lying on the couch...* ame's mother: will you be staying much longer? Mr. Tsubaki: "N-No...I should have a place lined up." *weak smile* ame's mother: ah....we really do appreciate what you've done for us....i was...so scared of losing her... Mr. Tsubaki: "...You are welcome. I just...want to do better for people like Ame." ame's mother: *she smiles* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *wipes his eyes* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "That is a lot of progress! Congratulations!" akaderu: *passed out* god kill me =_= Emine: "..." *pulls out a butcher knife...* chie: put it back. Emine: -\\\\\-; "Oh, alright..." *puts it away* Shotaro: *picks up Akaderu* "You'll feel better after a warm bath and some sleep..." -elsewhere- Kid: "Welcome home...And how is little sister?" lord death: just a little fever. my poor baby girl! TT~TT Yumi: "She'll be fine soon..." *strokes Shiori's head* shiori: *shivering* kirika:.... Kid: "Aww..." Yumi: "The medicine will be a bit tricky..." stocking: should i hold her or nah? Yumi: "It would help...She will be fussy, though." stocking: sshhh, its ok shiori. Yumi: "Open wide...It'll help you feel better...Please, don't fuss, Shiori..." shiroi: uuuuu....*whimpering* Yumi: "Here we go..." *spoon-feeds the medicine to Shiori...It tastes bad...* shiori: *crying* stocking: shhhh, its ok baby, its ok. Yumi: "We're here for you, sweetie..." *hums softly* -a few days pass- Yumi: *looking at Shiori* "Better?" shiori: ^^ Yumi: *smiles, holding her* "I'm glad...And guess who wants to say 'Good morning' to you?" shiori: ?? Kid: "Good morning, little sister..." shiori: kid! ^o^ Kid: "Shiori!" *picks her up* "Feel better?" shiori: hehehe ^^ Kid: "Hee hee...That's good." *sits Shiori in her high chair* "And time for breakfast!" -at school- Patty: "Just a bit more time, and we're graduates!" stocking: hell yeah! Kid: *smiles* liz: *she smiles* Black Star: "Thank goodness...That should be one heck of a celebration." tsubaki: yeah. Kid: "I already have a place in mind for the graduation after-party." soul: oh? Kid: "You'll like it: plenty of space, with decorations...plenty of sweets..." stocking: >w< Kid: *quick smooch on the cheek* "Anything for you~" soul: get a room. Kid: "...Okay." *teasing Stocking* stocking: kiddo~ not here~ the others are watching~ soul: OH! MY GOD! Kid: "Hee hee...Of course not, my delicious cupcake~" *smirks at Soul* "Some of you are so easy to tease." -elsewhere- Relan: *looking around* "At least the school is bright and shiny..." iris: *she nods* shinra: *shivering* Relan: "Shinra? What's wrong?" shinra: so cold out. Q~Q tamaki: you baby. Relan: *small glare at Tamaki* "Want to borrow my scarf, Shinra?" shinra: sure, though its mostly my feet that are chilly. -elsewhere- Jacqueline: -_-;;; "You can stop borrowing my clothes, Gopher." Gopher: "...But I like this skirt." -elsewhere- yumikage: *passed out on the couch* mphgh.... Jun: "...How long has she been lying there?" mafura: *asleep on the floor* yumikage: *he looks up* nyeh? *yaaawn* what time izzit? shinoa: around 9 in the morning. Jun: "Late. You weren't at your station." mitsuba: jeez, you look beat. yumikage: *stretch* jeez, getting her dressed is one thing, potty training is something else....fuckin hell... -_-;; Jun: "...What happened to her?" yumikage: she fuckin pissed on the floor TWICE! just how long was she in that place for....? hyakuya: O______________________________O what the actual fuck Jun: "...Yumikage, go to your room and get some more sleep. Hyakuya, we're watching Mafura today--and introducing her to some new...well, lessons, I guess." hyakuya: *excalibur face* fantastic. Jun: *pokes Mafura* "Hey...You up?" mafura: *yaaaawn* hmmm? good morning mr kuruma ^^ Jun: "...Morning. Do you need the bathroom?" shinoa: come to think of it, has anyone seen tsurugi around? yumikage: i'll go check....*he looks in tsurugi's room*......*sigh* again? Tsurugi: T_T "Don't you knock?" yumikage: *closes the door* *knock knock knock* oi, open up. Tsurugi: "...It's open?" -later- Jun: "Feeling better, Mafura?" mafura: mafura feels better now.....mafura's hungry now... yumikage: ok, how about we show you to the cafeteria? Jun: "Yeah, we have some good food there..." -elsewhere- Yohei: "Um, Chie? Tool seems...off." Tool: x_x chie: hey, you alright there? *poke poke* Tool: "How does one 'date'? Is it like 'chilling'? 'Lounging'? What does one do? I'm so confused..." chie:... 7w7 tuuuhl, you like my sister, dont you~? Tool: o__o "I AM ONLY ASKING A QUESTION!" chie: well so am i. Tool: "...Yes." chie:...you have my blessing~ ^^ Tool: ._. "What does that mean?" chie: if you want to be with my sister, then i'm perfectly happy for you two. Tool: o___o "...Thank you." *nervous grin* -elsewhere- naho: *watching tv* lilac: *nestled up under the kotatsu* zzzz... Sakuya: "Anything good on?" naho: just weather right now...looks like there's gonna be a blizzard soon...death city sure is weird, huh? Sakuya: "Yeah--how can a desert get a blizzard?" naho: *shrug* Sakuya: "Better stay bundled up, then. Break out the sweaters and scarves..." naho: *she nods and crawls under the kotatsu* nice and warm. =w= Sakuya: *small laugh* "There room under there?" naho: *she nods* Sakuya: *crawls in too* naho: *nuzzles* ^^ Sakuya: ^\\\^ "Warm enough?" *hug* naho: yep. *smooch on the cheek* Sakuya: ^\\\\\^ "Cutie..." *smooch on the cheek* naho:....zzzzzz... *She and lilac nuzzle up to him* Sakuya: *contented sigh...* "Get some sleep..." *closes his eyes* -elsewhere- stocking: .....SNEAK ATTACK! *hugs kid* Kid: "AAAH!" *giggles* "Sneaky!" stocking: hehehehe~ *smooch* Kid: *smooches back* "You are quick and stealthy..." stocking: hehe ^^ Kid: *hug* "I think today was a good day...How about you?" stocking: yeah. cant wait to bundle up in a sweater soon. we could share a scarf~ Kid: *chuckles* "I would like that...I love the look of your sweaters...and how good you look in them." stocking: oh~? Kid: *nods* "You look so cute, so nice and warm...and they complement your figure..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *smiles* "And your laugh is divine." stocking: *smooch* <3 Kid: *kisses back, holds her closer* "And your kisses are like honey..." *small kiss on the cheek* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Still no word on new clones in the area?" fang-hua: nothing so far....*shivers* Tsukiyo: "??? Still chilly?" fang-hua: yeah...but....i just have a feeling that...something bad is going to happen soon... Tsukiyo: "...See something around here to back that up, or just a feeling?" fang-hua: just a gut feeling.... Tsukiyo: *stomach rumbles* "Hmm...Not the kind of gut feeling I had in mind..." *pulls out two chocolate bars* "Want one?" fang-hua:...sure. Tsukiyo: *hands it to her...bites into her own* "No point worrying about these things until we see something...and I can't find those fakers. Everyone seems to be acting like they usually do, look like they did before--no one seems any less hotter than before." fang-hua: ..... ???: hey there~! -reimi smiles- fang-hua: oh, sister reimi. Tsukiyo: "Hey, there! Keeping warm?" reimi: *she nods* im not too bothered by the cold. Tsukiyo: "Well, good for you." *pulls her coat more tightly around herself* "I miss summer: warmer, less clothing..." fang-hua: -_-; well, spring will be here before you know it. Tsukiyo: "Awesome! Then you, me, and Sister here can rock the swimsuits!" -elsewhere- Relan: "Feel warmer now?" shinra: *nods* iris: ^^ Relan: "That's good..." *pulls the blanket closer* "This is comfy..." -elsewhere- Rino: "I'm heading out. Good night, Miss Gabriella." gabriella: get home safely~ Rino: *nods, exits...walking past an alley...* -silence- Rino: "..." *nervous whistle...* *Rustle in a garbage can* Rino: .______. ???: *mew* -there is a small cat there- Rino: "...Oh. Hello...tiny cat." kitty: ^^ Rino: "..." *holds out palm* -elsewhere- Lawless: *eating a burger* romina: ya'll feelin any better? Lawless: *nods, with his mouth full* "Definitely...Should be at 100 percent tomorrow..." romina: that's great! Lawless: -\\\\\\- "Yeah, I guess...At least I'll be able to walk around again." julian: and you'll finally be able to resume your studies! Lawless: o_o; "Um..." *clutches his arm* "Ow! Oh, no! I'm not quite well yet! I guess I have to miss more school--" kranz: *sprays with holy water* julian: D: how could you not be excited? romina: (thinking: julian ya’ll're such a nerd ^^; ) Lawless: *desperately trying to dodge the water--and failing* "Ah! School can be so boring! STOP SPRAYING ME! I fall asleep in the dull classes, don't get to hang out with my friends--GAH! MY EYE!" julian: but dont you share classes with some of them? like the evans boy? Lawless: *holding his hand over his eye* ("You got that stupid holy water in my eye...") "Yeah, but we have to be studying or paying attention to the teacher..." -elsewhere- Anya: *lying in bed...* "I can't sleep." -morning- Kid: "Mmm...So comfy." stocking: U////U Kid: *smooch* "Sleep okay?" stocking: yeah, did you? Kid: *nods* "Very well...Good dreams, too..." ("She was so pretty in that dress...") stocking: hehe~ *smooch* Kid: *smooch* "Mmm...You were in my dreams." stocking: oh~? Kid: *smiles* "You were beautiful...It was what I have dreamed of for so long..." stocking: *blush* Kid: *strokes her cheek* "And you dance so well...in my dreams or outside of them." stocking: awww. Kid: *smiles...as he pulls back the sheets, gets out of bed, and offers a hand to her* stocking: why thank you~ Kid: *leads her out of bed...puts a hand on her waist, takes her hand, and leads her to dance in the room* stocking: ah~ hehe~ Kid: *smiles* "You're light on your feet..." stocking: ^^ Kid: *kisses lightly on her lips, as they dance towards the bathroom* -elsewhere- Benimaru: *sipping tea* fang-hua: morning commander. Benimaru: *smiles* "Morning. How are you?" fang-hua: doing well. it's a bit chilly out.... Benimaru: "Can always warm up with a little flame..." -elsewhere- lilac: zzzzzz...... lavender: damn, thats one hell of a blizzard going on out there... Belkia: "Jeez...Glad to be indoors." lavender: yeah, anyway. otogiri: *observing the others* (thinking: and as usual, higan is completely unphased.) Higan: "More time for the finer things: art, beauty, painting, sculpting...other pursuits." lavender: 7w7 Higan: "Oh, Lavender, you look a little chilled..." lavender: it is pretty cold out~ naho: *excalibur face* do you have to be so gross in public, old man? Higan: "No--I can be nasty in private, too..." naho: I DONT WANNA KNOW THIS STUFF, OLD MAN!! >3< Higan: "Then stop listening..." *puts an arm around Lavender's waist* "Let's warm up..." naho: *hurk and flees to her room* lavender: lead the way~ Higan: *leads the way* Sakuya: -_-;;; *knocks on Naho's door* "It's me." naho: yeah? oh, hey sakuya ^^ Sakuya: "Hey, don't let that nonsense get to you...You feel okay?" naho: yeah, other than the mental scarring, im fine. Sakuya: *small laugh, nods* "Yeah...Creepy, right? Just...who would want to think about that?" naho:....did i tell you what happened to me on my first day of being a subclass? Sakuya: "Only a little bit..." *sits down in a chair* naho: the showers there could have really used an 'occupied' sign....*cringes* Sakuya: "??? ..." o___o "No...Oh, man...I'm sorry." naho: yeeeeeah.... *excalibur face* some things were not meant for mortal eyes...or immortal eyes for that matter... Sakuya: *nods* "At least with time you should be able to block out most of that...replace it with other memories." naho:..... .////////.;;;; Sakuya: "???" *realizes* o\\\\\\\o "N-Not that I meant anything...Or, um, maybe...I'm confused..." naho: ^^;;;;; did you want to study for classes then? Sakuya: .\\\\\. *nods* "Better do so..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "I fixed the leak in the roof! Just before the blizzard got worse...Also--" *covered completely in snow* "I'm a snow man!" mana: *sweatdrop* you sure...are.... Shotaro: "Hee hee..." Yohei: "GET, vacuum the snow off of him, then get him a hot shower." GET: ^o^ -elsewhere- Hibana: "Dreadful weather...Glad to be indoors..." gabriella: *she nods* Hibana: *pats her shoulder* "Come on--I want to get some sparring in. Then we can kick back for the afternoon." gabriella: right! Hibana: *takes off her coat, revealing her workout attire* "You better get changed." *smiles* "I was ahead of you on this one..." -elsewhere- Jun: "Some storm outside..." yumikage: yeah no kidding. mitsuba: spring cant get here any sooner... -__- Tsurugi: "..." *looks depressed* shinoa: hmm? Tsurugi: *sigh, slight shudder* mafura:....*plomph hug* ^w^ Tsurugi: o\\\\\\\\\\\o "...What are you doing?" mafura: =w= yumikage: O____O Jun: *eyebrow raise* shinoa: oh my, it seems she's imprinted on you~ Tsurugi: *staring at them* D: "M-Me?! Why?!!! What?! How?!!" yumikage: *JAWDROP* Tsuguri: *small voice* "Help me..." ._. shinoa: awww, how cute ^^ mafura: hehe ^^ yumikage: (thinking: OHMYGODWHYTSURUGIOFALLPEOPLE?!) Tsuguri: "Stop 'aw, how cute'-ing and HELP ME!" *moves--and ends up hugging Mafura by accident* o\\\\\\o yumikage: *just about dies from shock* hyakuya: D8 mitsuba: O///O; mafura: ~? Tsuguri: o___________O *opens his mouth...no sound escapes...he passes out* x_x yumikage: oh for the love of.....*sigh* do you want to put him to bed or should i? mafura: ~?? Jun: "Tsuguri's room is around the corner. Mafura, please put him to bed." mafura: ???? yumikage: *siiiigh* fine, i'll do it then. *picks up tsurugi, piggy back style* Tsuguri: x________x mafura: ??? Jun: *pats Mafura's shoulder* "He's okay. He just gets a little nervous." *smiles* mafura: ~? -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *shivering* -someone left a bowl full of fish out in an allyway- Mr. Tsubaki: *stomach growl* -____-;;; *approaches the bowl of fish* "Not my preference..." -the door was left ajar- Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *he walks into the room...* -seems to be a sashimi restaurant- Mr. Tsubaki: *stomach growls* T_T;;; *small whimper* worker: hmm? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *puppy dog eyes* worker: hey lil fella, did ya need a place to hide from the cold? Mr. Tsubaki: *small nod* worker: *picks him up*..dont see a collar or anything...you lost buddy? Mr. Tsubaki: *shivers* worker: .....hey boss, can we make a lil pet bed by the heater? Boss: "??? A fox? Rare to see those domesticated..." worker: still, it has happened. i saw this video of a guy with a pet fox and it actually laughed! looked different from this lil guy though... Mr. Tsubaki: "???" Boss: "Well, this is Death City. I'll get him something to eat--you make the bed." worker: hmmm, if he is someone's pet....*idea* *pulls out phone* hey lil guy, smile for the camera! Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *smile* -click- worker: ok. *he gets to making the pet bed* Boss: *cuts up some fish* "Here you go. Hope fish is okay." Mr. Tsubaki: ^^ worker: *typing something* found....fox, presumably someone's pet? appears domesticated and trained, black fur with white spots, red eyes....two tails...male.... aaand, posted! Mr. Tsubaki: *nom nom nom* "Mmmm~" worker: ??!! did it just talk? Mr. Tsubaki: o____o *cough, makes fox noises* ^^; worker:.....must be my imagination *shrugs* Mr. Tsubaki: "Phew..." -elsewhere- tsubaki: *checking her phone*....?! Black Star: "???" Belkia: *trying to fix a magic trick...* -someone made a post regarding a found animal....a fox...- tsubaki:...*she turns off her phone* .... Black Star: "What, Kid text you another image of symmetrical artwork?" tsubaki:...it's nothing. just spam mail. Black Star: "That sucks." Belkia: "Oh, you mean for those pills? Or free money from a prince in another country?" -elsewhere- Hibana: *on her back, panting* "Jeez, that was some workout...I just can't beat your right hook, Gab." gabriella: aww shucks ^^; y-you arent too hurt, are you? Hibana: "Nah, just sore...Nothing a dip in the hot tub won't fix." -elsewhere- Kuro: "Blizzard. Darn. And I was actually going to go out today." mahiru: well, at least we can get a head start on new years cleaning! Kuro: -_-; "Oh, be still my heart." *sigh* "Hand me a broom..." mahiru: *hands him one* remember this? *he chuckles slightly* Kuro: -___-;; "Nerd..." mahiru: ^^ hehe~ Kuro: "..." *starts sweeping* "You actually find this cleaning stuff fun?" mahiru: well, my uncle isnt home right now, so thinking simply, i should be the one to do it, right? or in this case, _we_. Kuro: -____-;;; "You know, cleaning up is more fun in video games." *starts sweeping* -elsewhere- Gopher: *pout* "This snow just keeps falling..." kotone:.... inori: *nom*....tasteless..... Gopher: "Well, trust me, that's a good thing. And you can always collect it from the air, add some juice, and you got snowcones..." inori: ?? Gopher: *pulls out cones* "Watch..." *collects the snow in his cone* "And now..." *pulls out a squirt bottle of cherry flavoring* "Here!" *hands it to Inori* "Hope you like cherry." inori:...*nom*....*shiny eyes* how...? kotone: ??? Gopher: *smiles* "The power of invention!" *hands a blueberrry snow cone to Kotone* "Want one?" kotone:...*nom*...t..thank you. Gopher: "You're welcome." *bites into a lemon one* "...Oh, good! It _is_ lemon!" -elsewhere- Kid: "Each snowflake...so different from the other." stocking: yeah. Kid: *holds her hand* "Stocking...Not all of them are symmetrical. But...they are beautiful, in their fragility." stocking: ....*blush* Kid: *smiles at her* "...Your beautiful, too, especially when you blush." stocking: >///< Kid: *cuddles* "Keep warm, sweetness." stocking: want to share a sweater~? Kid: "...God, yes." stocking: *pulls out a big sweater, but small enough for them to both be close together while wearing it* Kid: -\\\\\- *lifts his arms to crawl on in* stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: "My, my...So close to you..." stocking: *nuzzle nuzzle* hehe~<3 Kid: *hug* "Hmm...This is so comfortable...And you're right next to me~" stocking: this is the life~ Kid: *smooch* "I can't get over how great this feels...Stocking, you do have such a great body." stocking: as do you~ Kid: -\\\\\- "I try...Stocking, it was so long ago that I was so nervous to say 'hi' to you." stocking: *she smiles* hard to believe. Kid: "...You brought me to this point...and I am so grateful." stocking: i...im happy too...thanks kid. *kiss* Kid: *kisses back, holds her hand* stocking: i love you kid. Kid: "I love you, too, so much..." *small kiss on her neck* stocking: ah~ U/////U Kid: *smiles* "I am happy that you are so comfortable, to be this close..." *kiss on the other side of her neck* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "This was a great idea..." *turns slightly, bumping into her a bit from the front...* stocking: oh- o.o Kid: o_o "S-Sorry!" *his hand bumps into himself...* o___O stocking: ./////. Kid: .\\\\\. "Um...Stocking? I...feel..." stocking: *smooch* Kid: "!!! ..." *kisses back softly, hugs her* -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Want more hot chocolate?" shinra: *he nods* Akitaru: *holds the mug to him* "Here you go, son." shinra: *he smiles* thanks dad......i-i-i mean commander sir! >///<; Akitaru: *chuckle* "No problem." -elsewhere- Konro: "Keep warm." *puts a scarf on Benimaru* Benimaru: -_____-; fang-hua: ^^ Benimaru: "Let's just...get on with the patrol..." fang-hua: right. Benimaru: *starts walking, looking around* -elsewhere- Lily: "Quite a storm out." misono: *ACHOO!* *sniffle* *muffled grouchiness as he slumps into his mountain of pillows* Lily: *smiles* "I think another bowl of chicken soup should help~" misono: *mumbles* TT.TT Lily: "...Maybe a phone call with your girlfriend would put you in better spirits?" misono: =//////////= *covers face with a pillow* Lily: *giggles* "I'll be back with your soup..." misono:....*sigh* stupid cold.... Lily: *hums, as he heads to the kitchen--* Mikado: "MISONO! MY BABY! ARE YOU OKAY?!!!" misono: im fine father. -.-; (thinking: i thought he was going to be on a trip?) Mikado: "But how can I leave you in this state?! I should cancel--" misono: i can handle this reall- *GACHOO!* ow.... Mikado: "I shall tend to you! Come to my bosom, son!" *hugs Misono* misono: *muffled* what if i get you sick? Mikado: "I will work through it! Your health is so important! YOU WILL RECOVER FROM THIS MALADY!!!" misono: -__-; (thinking: oh god, if he found out about shinoa-.... ./////.;;; ) Mikado: "After all, a parent has to tend to their child--before sending them out of the nest to find love, romance, a spouse--" misono: ..... ./////////////.; right. Mikado: "..." *stares into his eyes* "...You met someone?" misono:..... >->;;;;; define 'met'. Mikado: o_______o; "...You had congress with someone?" misono: i dont believe i follow? Mikado: "You laid down with someone? Intimately? In a bed? Or the back of a vehicle?" misono: NO! IT WAS JUST LUNCH AT A CAFE! >/////<.... !!!! *covers his mouth* Mikado: "..." *shiny eyes* "D'aw! Please tell me they are rich...and have noble lineage...and that their name starts with an 'M.'" misono: *sweatdrop* well....remember that hiiragi girl from the christmas party? Mikado: "Hmm...Best two out of three!...Did you have a good conversation with her?" misono: well.....i suppose yes. 7///7; (thinking: until mikuni had to embarrass me, the bastard.) Mikado: "...When do I meet her parents?" misono: well, if you're planning a trip to japan, then i suppose then? Mikado: "Yay! I can't wait!" *happy clap* misono: (thinking: i have a bad feeling about this. ._.; ) -elsewhere- Hibana: =w= *yawn* "So warm..." gabriella: =w=~<3 Hibana: "Good workout, warm hot tub...another workout..." *hug* "How did you get to be so perfect?" gabriella: >////w////< *smooch* i love you~ Hibana: *surprised...kisses back* "Oh, Gab...I love you..." *cuddles* gabriella: ^^...say....you ever think about...i dunno...having kids? >///<; Hibana: "..." *looks a little nervous* "I...don't know. I don't know that I'm the mothering type...Aren't you afraid I'd be abrasive or something to them?" gabriella: just a thought. to be honest, im not sure if im cut out for it either. Hibana: "...I think you would be a great mother..." *lays a hand over Gabriella's stomach* gabriella: *blush* Hibana: "...Would you want to go to a sperm bank? Or did you have a guy in mind?" gabriella: im not sure, but if it came to it, i'd go for the sperm bank. i could never betray you like that. *hugs* Hibana: "Awwww..." *hug* "I just meant, did you know a man who would donate for us, not like you would be intimate with a man..." *smirks, as she pats Gabriella's bottom* "I don't like to share~" -elsewhere- Yohei: "Warm enough?" chie: yeah.....*rubs her stomach* just a few more months... Yohei: *smiles, holds her hand* "Imagine how he'll react to first seeing snow." chie: *she smiles* ^^ *rubs her stomach* hey toru honey, you warm in there? Yohei: *silly voice* "Yes, I am." chie: *giggles and kisses him* you goof~ Yohei: "Heh..." *kiss* -elsewhere- lavender: *panting* fuck that was great... Higan: "Mmm...No kidding. Great way to warm up the blood...Brings such gorgeous color to you...especially here--" lavender: ahh~ Higan: "Hmm..." *shifts his fingers inside her* "Anything else you had in mind? Tie you up? Something hot? Cold?" lavender: i wouldnt-ah~ mind something a little hotter~ Higan: "Candles? Or maybe I could heat up one of your toys?" -elsewhere- Kid: *contented sigh* "Ahhhhh..." stocking: *pant pant* mmmmm~ Kid: "F-Feel okay?" stocking: yeah...that was incredible Kid: *nods* "S-Same..." *rests his head on her chest* "Damn...You are amazing...Your mouth..." stocking: *she smiles and cradles him* Kid: *purrs* "This is great..." :3 -a few days later, after the storm had passed- liz: happy birthday, stocking! stocking: aw, you guys! Kid: -\\\\\- "We hope you like your gifts...and the desserts..." stocking: hehe~ *smooch* lord death: ^^ in a few days, i'll be shiori's birthday too! ^^ Kid: *smooch* Patty: "Wait 'til you see your gift, Shiori! It's gonna be big!" shiori: ^o^ Kid: "Hee hee..." *holds Stocking's hand* "So many birthdays..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: *holds a box up to Stocking* "Happy birthday." stocking: thanks! *she opens it* *Inside are dessert truffles and a framed photograph of Kid and Stocking--the frame decorated like candy* stocking: awwww! *HUG* Kid: -\\\\\\- "I hope you like them..." stocking: *SMOOOOCH* Kid: o\\\\\\\o ("...She likes them...") -elsewhere- Anya: *cast is off, but still with crutches* kim: feeling better now? Anya: "Mostly. My leg is still weak, though." kim: ah. Anya: "Hmph. Just in the wrong place at the wrong time...Stupid vampire." kim:... Anya: *winces as she tries to move, then whimpers...* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *nom nom nom* worker: any luck finding an owner yet, boss? Boss: "Nothing yet. Maybe someone will stop by to ask." *pats Mr. Tsubaki's head* "Little fox here certainly brings in customers." Mr. Tsubaki: ^^ worker:...hey boss...? Boss: "??? What's up?" worker:...nevermind. (thinking: does he even notice it has two tails...?) Boss: *shrug* "Back to work--money to make..." Mr. Tsubaki: ("No wonder he didn't notice my two tails...") *nom nom nom HIC* -elsewhere- Kepuri: *pats Akaderu's back* "Feeling better?" akaderu: yeah. Kepuri: *smooch* "My hardworking man...I'm proud of you." akaderu: =/////= Kepuri: "Keep this up, and things will work out...But first, I got you a little treat..." *holds up a box of red beetle-shaped gummy candies* akaderu: *nom* thanks. -///- Kepuri: *takes one, bites in* "Shotaro hasn't been too rough, has he?" -elsewhere- Belkia: "Please? I just want to see her for a little bit..." maid: no. otogiri: -_-; my apologies for my friend here. Belkia: -_-;;; "Oh, yeah? You and what army, maid-girl?" -several maids are brandishing knives, one actually has a chainsaw- ellen: it is mandatory for gallows mansion staff to be trained in combat, in case of intruders or unwanted guests. Belkia: o____o "...I've had dreams like this..." otogiri: please spare us the details. Belkia: -_-; "Fine, I'll leave...I'll just mail her gift to her..." -later, she opened it, with a pair of work gloves, just to be nice- *It's a magician's hat and wand* stocking:.... -_-; i'll just toss this into the fire then. Kid: "Good idea..." -FWOOM- -into the fireplace it went- *And then--* *POOF!* stocking: O_________O *Smoke pours in the room* Kid: *cough cough* "Ugh!" stocking: WHAT THE FUCK?! Kid: "What on earth--" o_____O;; "Stocking...I...Um..." -he’s covered in glitter- Kid: *AH-CHOO!* "Ugh...Now I hate glitter..." stocking: aww *brushing him off* Kid: "That was odd..." *sniff* "That crazy vampire..." stocking: im seriously going to kick his ass for this. but at least you're ok. Kid: *nods* "Next time, let's have a bomb disposal unit deal with this..." stocking: right. -outside- otogiri: seems your little plan failed. again. Belkia: *pout* "Darn. I wanted her to start performing magic...We could be a team! On the Vegas strip! 'Belkia and Sto-tan: A World of Magic'!" otogiri: -_-; Belkia: "Oh, well...Guess I'm stuck with you as my magician's assistant, Otogiri--" otogiri: -____-; Belkia: "Let's begin!" *takes his hat, and pulls it down to his ankles--and when he pulls it up, he is now in a Las Vegas showgirl outfit* "Ta-da!" otogiri: .... (thinking: no comment) -elsewhere- Rino: *reviewing paperwork* "You guys have a lot of expenses for a fire brigade." soldier: yeah. well we also got our research department as well as the princess' fashion career. Rino: "...The 'research department'? That's...creepy." -elsewhere- mafura: *nomming on omelet rice* Jun: "Taste good?" mafura: thank you mr jun. ^^ yumikage: *nom non nom* mitsuba: this is really good! Jun: *smiles* "It's the proper preparation that makes the food taste so good." mafura: ^^ tsurugi? do you want food too? Tsurugi: "Um...sure?" -elsewhere- Kishiri: *sigh* -elsewhere- Arthur: "Rock paper scissors...GO!" shinra: hah! Arthur: *"paper" with his hand flat* shinra: *lands scissors* Arthur: "I win!" shinra oh, i think scissors _beats_ rock. -_-; *Arthur does a small chop to Shinra's head* Arthur: "But 'sword' beats everything!" shinra: i didnt see 'sword' anywhere! Arthur: *holds up his hand, still in 'paper' form* " 'Sword.' See? 'Sword.' Rock, Sword, Scissors..." shinra: *sweatdrop* (thinking: what happened to him that made him this way?) Arthur: "And since I won, I get first choice of the snacks!" *takes one flavor of chips* "You can have the spicy ones." shinra: -___-; Arthur: "Go on--you lost. Eat them up. Can't be too spicy..." *opens his own bag of snacks, starts eating* -elsewhere- Hibana: *looking through a web site...* "Hmm...I admit, that _is_ cute..." gabriella: isnt it though? Hibana: *small pout* "How do parents have kids, and still globe-trot to Milan, Shanghai, and Sydney every year?" gabriella: *shrug* Hibana: *pout* "I mean, we are still young...and I have a lot of fun ideas in mind...but...I think we should see the doctor about options..." gabriella: possibly. -elsewhere- Lawless: "Yo, Soul!" soul: sup man, glad to see you're doing better! *high five* licht: hey. Lawless: "Ha ha! Yes, I am back to 100 percent...more or less. How you been without me around?" soul: well, we're just glad to have ya back man. lilac:.....!!! *flees* Lawless: "...Yeah..." -elsewhere in school- lilac: *breathing fast* Sakuya: "??? Lilac? What's wrong?" lilac: !!!! *he looks up, tears staining his cheeks* Sakuya: "!!! Hey, it's okay..." *holds Lilac's hand* lilac: *whimpering* naho: do you want something to eat? *she gives him a snack pack* lilac:....i think...i need to....see the nurse again....

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Artist Analysis comparison

top : laurence demaison

bottom:romina ressia

1) What is the name of the photographer? Is this photographer a professional photographer? If so, what companies has he or she worked for, what famous magazines have their photographs featured in or what galleries has he or she exhibited their work in?

laurence demaison : Demaison mostly does self portraits that have dark and distorted effects to them. She was born in France 1965 and went to the Strasbourg School of Architecture, and then around 1993 were the start of her first self portraits.

romina ressia : Ressia is a professional photographer that uses her work to challenge how we may think, she was born in 1981 and has exhibited many of her works, for example the Arusha Gallery in the uk and Arcadia Contemporary in New York.

2) What is the photographer’s motivation for being a photographer?What is the photographer’s motivation for taking / creating these types of images?

laurence demaison : Demaison likes to be able to show in photographs what the camera can see with long exposure times rather that just want the human eye cannot see and so being able to show this motivates demaison in some ways

romina ressia : Ressia grew up loving art but it wasn't until later in life that she fully committed to it to become a photographer, and so became motivated to become a photographer as she really wanted to be able to express herself and to do something creative.

3) What do you understand ‘Surreal’ to mean in art & photography? Basically explain what Surrealism means in your own words

Surrealism is an art movement that being in the twentieth century and

It is a way to describe images or photographs that have been created in a way in which the real world wouldn't be able to see or do, for example in photography long exposure shots can happen because of the camera and the settings but is not possible to see without the camera and so becomes surreal.

4) Do you think that this is more of a ‘Surreal’ or an ’experimental’ photograph?

laurence demaison : I think that demaison photographs and especially the one shown here are “surreal” as it something created with the help of the camera and the long exposure time to be able to create the blurred ghostly effect. Demaison photographs are not the ordinary portraits let alone self portraits , her work has a lot more imagination and depth for the viewer to be able to interpret and relate to in a different way.

romina ressia : With Ressia photographs and the one shown that they could both relate to either surreal or experimental in some way. To some extent Ressia work could be classed as experimental as they differ from normal photographs by the background and object blending together with similar patterns and so would experiment with what background may work with other foreground patterns. Within her work there are twists with taking more modern objects and putting them in older settings, I feel as so Ressia really experiments with the idea of the photographs relating to modern issues and how certain things in society have changed, she does this with the end result making think about an edwardian portrait has modern items. However these ideas could be portrayed as Surrealism as it would almost be surreal for that time era to have those items such as ice creams and moped helmets, but overall i think that it is more focused to experimental photography.

5) What are the visual elements in this portrait that make it either Surreal or Experimental? Describe and explain these visual elements.

laurence demaison : The main visual element in this specific portrait is that there is distortion of the face not only by the effect of the long exposure but also physical with some kind of string or twine that is wrapped around the face to help distort the image even further. With doing this it makes it hard to be able to spot the facial features almost as if they are missing and blend into one big blur, however one of the eyes is particularly visible to the viewer which is interesting as it may be purposeful and could represent that reality as the rest of the face is distorted and in a world of surreal.   

romina ressia : backgrounds blend patterns no face just accesories

One of the most important visual elements in this portrait is that the background and the person both have very similar tartan patterns covering the whole of the image, even though the face is not visible due to the cloth the accessories such as the hat and the glasses are still there, but also you can still some imprints of the facial features like the ear which help to see the person, more of their outlinE, but with the cloth not to completely see them. Because of the background being similar yet complementing each other make the portrait more experimental than surreal as you could still see everything with the human eye that has been created for the photograph.

8) What important ideas are being explored in this photograph?

laurence demaison : With Demaison portrait as it is in black and white and distorted it may be to do with vision and the way things are seen , as just the one eye is almost focused on as it is visible between the twine wrapped around the face and the long exposure. So its almost with everything else that is going on the eye is still there and can see it all as without eyes you cannot see anything.

romina ressia : I think by the person underneath being hidden but still being able to see the outline and non facial features e.g the glasses could be an idea that it is what you see with people everyday that you can see them but just the outside you don't know what is going on inside with their thoughts and heart, and so this may have been explored as you dont know whats underneath in this photograph, even though we can see the outline and shape to match a standard person.

9) Is the imagery symbolic of an event or of an emotion)?

laurence demaison : I think as the portrait has a lot of darkness in it with the blurred face and the string that is wrapped around the face by the photograph being monochrome really helps to set the tone of the photo or to emphasise it. I think it represents a lot of dark and shadowy effects that help to create ghost like people of herself and also gives a saddened emotion.

romina ressia : This portrait is interesting as there is so much going on with the patterns and the bold colours yet there is also so little going with a straightforward portrait that together it helps to give even more mystery to the photo. I feel as so the use of the colours override what is hidden or the person that is underneath and not being able to see any emotion on their face yet at first glance you think of the photo as happy and warm due to the bright orange and red colours yet we do not know if this is what the person underneath is feeling.

10) Discuss the main technical or formal elements featured in this photograph?

laurence demaison : In the portrait it is just the person and so meaning that there is a lot of negative space behind as the background this goes with the image as it is in monochrome tones and so together help to give the same dark and twisted effect of the photograph. As it has blurry movement on the face and some of the body this also adds to the effect and interpretation of the photograph.

romina ressia :Some of the main elements in this is the strong colours that are in the tartan patterns but the hat and the glasses are both in black as they are not physically connected to the person with them being black and the rest coloured really impacts the picture as a whole and also helps to focus more on the person and who it may be rather that the photograph as a whole.

11) Do you consider this image to be a photograph or more of a piece of Fine Art? Explain your reasons for thinking this

laurence demaison : I think for Demaison the image is more of a photograph as to be able to achieve the final image the use of the camera and the settings and long exposure were needed to be able to create it and so wouldn't have been done without the use of photography skills.

romina ressia : Ressia image becomes more fine art i think as to do it a lot of preparation would of have to come in with it and as the person is covered it can look like a statue or a sculpture, also with the statements of the black hat and glasses against of the rest of the colour in the image makes it look more like a piece of art than photograph in my opinion.

12) What is your personal response to this photograph and how does this photograph inspire or relate to your own work?

laurence demaison : With this photograph I really like the way that the main points of the photograph are done before and during the image is taken, for example the blurriness of the face is done while taking the picture with a long exposure and movement and the string wrapped around the face would have also been done before the image is taken. I am also quite taken of the effect the long exposure and the movement can have on the picture as a whole as it can give different sense to the picture , but also how the black and white fit nicely to the tone of the photograph.

romina ressia : I am intrigued with this portrait with how the background and the person and the pattern are so similar yet you are still able to easily distinguish them from each other even though they can blend together as one. Also how their is the mystery of who the person is as it it is not clear to see with all of the facial features being hidden.

COMPARISON PARAGRAPH

Both Demaison and Ressia portrait photographs here have a similar composition with the model being shown from the lower shoulder up and positioned in the middle, Ressia model has a slight tilt in their head rather than being straight on like in Demaison.

The main difference between the photos is that Demaison image is monochrome and very neutral, because the image is blurred the colours within become soft. The black and white monotone is not harsh and doesn't take away from the original purpose of the photo. Compared to Ressisa image, which has a lot of colour going on, makes the photograph vibrant, also the colours are harmonious as they go well together .

On first look you at Demaison photograph you could feel the depth and depressed, trapped emotion of the person when looking further at the photograph I still felt it had the same disheartened dark  mood, whereas my initial response to Ressia image at first was that it was more of a happy friendly mood as the colours help to perceive this, however on further inspection the mood became more abstract as you start to notice the person in covered and cannot tell any emotion or perspective of their face, and so their hidden identity make the photo more mysterious.

Overall I think that the most effective image is Ressia’s depending on how looks at it and how it can have different interpretations on the emotion and the mood that is trying to be conveyed.  I really like this concept as with my work I want people to be able to interpret it in any way they wish rather than having a set tone to it. However I really like the fact that colour was used as the background as well and that the lines and the patterns in the background really help to bring the rest of the photo and that it's not just the subject that can do this. With Demaison photograph I thought that the use of the long exposure and movement making the blurred effect helped with the dimensions of the photograph, I think that doing something during the taking of the photograph rather than all post editing is lot more effective to the photograph sometimes and would like to try and include something like this in my work.

[voidselfshipp]

The Shadow Under The Sun Pt2

Jerico is filling some paperwork in her small space in the workshop, shes signing something when a hand presses on her shoulder.

--Heeey girl --A Man said-- brought you your smoothie, its getting Real warm today huh?

Jer smiles looking up--Hey alley whatsup?yeah it is...you can barely feel it with the AC on though....--she grabs the milkshake-- and its a milkshake....dont twist it

The Man sits on the womans desk with a smug smile.

--I saw you and the New guy,you two make such a great couple

--You too?!

--Aw come on dont tell me you dont want to kiss him!

--Alley we are not sixteen anymore

--i know i know, but hey dont sweat it, im here for you if you need my advice

Jer cocks an eyebrow and smirks-- no offence but if need advice I wouldnt take it from you my Man

He gasps putting a hand on his chest-- Hey!

They burst out laughing and alleyson presses a kiss to her forehead--Aight ill see you later, Romina is on my ass about I dont know what thingy I screwed up yesterday...

--See you then!

The rest of the day went on without much fuss.

Though Zero was still trying to wrap his head around the base layout, too Many corridors, too Many rooms.

Its a miracle he got to jericos room in ten minutes.

He hesitantly knocks on the door, he hears some rustling and the door unlocks.

--Hey--jer said leaning with her arm on the doorsill.

--i was wondering if you could show me to the cafeteria again...this place is like a maze

--Sure, I was on my way there actually

--uh great!

Jer smiles and grabs her phone closing the door behind her as she left with sam

--S so-- Samuel said-- how was your day?

--Normal...a bit on the boring side, had to fill up some paperwork ,you?how was your training?

--well...you terrans do train hard

--welp we gotta Keep shape!

He chuckles softly.

They Keep talking for a while, and now, eating dinner its silence.

--i have a very busy week ahead of me,but id love to hang out sometime--jeri said-- what about training togheter?

His cheeks flush, but a small smile formed on his face.

--Alright id like that

They started talking and hours ran wild.

Its already too late, both are pretty tired.

--Look,you have stuff to do tomorrow and I dont want you to get lost looking for your room

--youre suggesting I stay over?

-- y yeah!, I mean I can always take the matress under my bed

--No no,ill take it

--Sam with all due respect your back wont handle it, okay?

An idea popped in sams head , figuring discussing with her was useless, seeing that from what he had heard along the day, she was pretty hard-headed.

He picks her up, she yelps with her face turning red and he drops her to the bed.

--Im not going to argue jerico...im too tired...

Jerico sighs softly with her face burning red,as the Man took of his jacket.

She and sam make themselves comfortable on the small bed.

Their backs meet,with not much space to separate them.

The tight turtle neck shirt hugged zeros Back almost too perfectly.

Wich made her cheeks Burn even redder.

They are still awake with no words uttered in the spam of five long minutes.

--i told you that I had to pull out the matress Sam ....we dont fit here

The Man turns around to meet jericos gaze.

--Theres a way

He timidly opens his arms, jer doesnt seem to think it twice before she has her face hid on his chest with jer arms around his waist.

Sam, who was way more confortable now, hugs her, their gazes meet and their eyes dreamily stare at the other.

Samules hand makes its way to her cheeks and caresses it, they seem to sigh at the same time and pressing their lips against the others.

Jer hugs his neck and the kiss deepens, he hugs her waist and they pull appart when their lungs are begging for some air.

--Im sorry I shouldnt have--his head turns away.

Jer grabs his chin and makes him look at her.

--Please kiss me again....

Hes taken back, but nodds kissing her again.

They shift in the bed and hes hovering above her.

--you coulda have told me--jericos arms are around his neck as she says that.

--i wasnt sure...love at first sight is rare

--We can take it slow....

Sam smiles and kisses her again--Id love that...I love you...

--I love you too

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 54

poe siblings, first day of school, the eyes of god, and other such scenarios

Akutagawa: *splashing water on his face* -he's alone in the washroom- Akutagawa: "..." *looks at the mirror, checking his eyes* atsushi?: ..... Akutagawa: "...Is that really you?" -no answer- Akutagawa: "...I demand you speak." ???: ya? Akutagawa: "?!! ...That was...surprising." mafioso: *getting out of the bathroom* what? Akutagawa: *death glare* -elsewhere- Yohei: *snores* chie:....*smiles and puts blanket over him* get some rest, hun. Yohei: *sleeps a bit easier, turning over towards her* chie: *smooch* love you. Yohei: "Mmm...Love you, too..." -elsewhere- Gopher: *shaking* kotone:...brother? inori: is something wrong? Gopher: "Wh-What? I...just had a chill..." inori:....did you wish to speak about it? Gopher: "...I was remembering...pain." inori: ..... Gopher: "...I sometimes get afraid I'll be...hurt again..." {?l?se: mother loves you....so much...} Gopher: *inhales sharply, falls back* "I-I...What...?" inori: ?! eibon: is something the matter, my child? D8> Gopher: *shivers* "M-Mother...?" eibon: ?? *small hug* Gopher: *holding on, crying* eibon: *humming* Gopher: *calming down...* -elsewhere- Wes: *chopping vegetables* -elsewhere- Relan: *sipping tea* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *hugging the toilet* @~@ kim: yikes. Jacqueline: "I bet that stupid raccoon got me sick...Or people bringing books into the bathroom...Who does that...?" -elsewhere- Montgomery: *vacuuming* -elsewhere- justin: *reading* oriko: *looking at the windows* *Knock knock* justin: hmm? Giriko: "Yo! I brought a baby!" justin: eh? owo; anna: ... justin: oh, why hello there. anna:.....*unimpressed* justin: ^^;;;;; Giriko: "See? She likes you! Say hi to Uncle Justin, Anna!" anna: T_T oriko: hnn? O.O~? Giriko: "???" *holds Anna close* "Ah, sweetie--you not feeling well?" -elsewhere- Konro: "Okay, good work!" shinra: *phew* Arthur: *turns off the flame on Excalibur* "Glad, too...Agility tests have my legs screaming." tamaki: *streeeetch* Relan: *running in place* "I still feel pretty energized..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *looking in the box* "One Pop Tart left..." mana: time to do a snack run? Shotaro: *nods* "I got 20 dollars." -elsewhere- Dazai: "..." atsushi: ...... Dazai: *sighs* "Chubby penguin..." atsushi: .....i dont follow? Dazai: "I needed something to break the ice." atsushi:....ah... Dazai: "Something on your mind? You were quiet since the cemetery." atsushi:...just thinking....was odasaku...the reason you- Dazai: "Left the Mafia?" atsushi:...*hard gulps and nods* Dazai: "It was one reason. There were many...The donuts were stale." *weak smile* atsushi: ...was odasaku a good person?.....s-sorry if im opening old wounds at all... Dazai: "...He was honorable." atsushi:....ah... Dazai: "He...had a no-kill rule." atsushi: *listening* Dazai: "He told me, 'A writer who gives stories to the world cannot be someone who ends the stories of others.' ...He wanted to be a writer. He said it better than I just did--since I'm not a writer." atsushi:..... Dazai: "...Guess what his ability was." atsushi:....foresight? Dazai: "??? Yes..." atsushi:...ah... Dazai: "...We lost him." atsushi: *listening* Dazai: "He...Orphans." atsushi: ?? Dazai: "He tried to protect them...then..." atsushi:....oh.... Dazai: "...They were murdered." atsushi: !!!! *eyes wide in shock* Dazai: "He...avenged them, at the cost of his life...his dream...his writing." atsushi:....*tears falling* Dazai: "..." *offers a tissue* atsushi:....*sniff* Dazai: "...You'd have liked him..." atsushi:....i think so too... odasaku:....*pats his back* Dazai: "..." *sniff* odasaku:.....you're going a good job so far, dazai. atsushi:..... Dazai: *wipes his eyes, exhales* atsushi:....did you want to go home now? Dazai: "...Yeah." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *muttering in his sleep* karin: ?? Vulcan: "N-No...Get back here..." karin: vulcan? Vulcan: *throws his arm out* "Stop!" *looks around* "..." *he's covered in sweat* karin: *shaking him* vul, get a hold of yourself! Vulcan: "!!! ...S-Sorry...Nightmare." karin:....*pats his back* wanna talk about it? Vulcan: "...This really creepy robot...with Giovanni's face growing out of it...and Dad's..." *shudders* karin: easy there..... Vulcan: "Th-That wasn't all..." karin: ?? Vulcan: "The robot...had Lisa prisoner." karin:...*pats his back* Vulcan: "...More tech to build...Stop Giovanni..." karin: ok...but dont overwork yourself, ok? Vulcan: "I won't..." *picks up a wrench* -elsewhere- Kid: *nom nom* lord death: how is it, kiddo? Kid: *thumbs up* "Delicious!" -elsewhere- Poe: owo;;;; "...That's a tall stairway..." rowena: indeed. Poe: "I'm amazed you climb it so easily..." rowena: takes practice. Poe: "I guess...Like writing a bit each day..." ???: oh, fancy seeing you here, sir. Poe: o\\\\\\\\o "...Hi." rowena: ??....brother....did you finally get a girlfriend? lana: eh? o.o~? Poe: *covers Rowena's mouth* "H-H-Hi, Miss Lana! This is my sister! Ha ha ha! She's so funny, isn't she?" rowena: >n< lana: oh, you didnt tell me you had a sister. she looks a lot like you. ^^ Poe: ^^ *nod nod* "We do. Inherited the looks from our parents..." *lets go of Rowena* "...How are you?" lana: well, i just got off work, so im just running some errands before calling it a day. Poe: owo;;;;; "MY SISTER AND I WERE GOING TO GET COFFEE!" lana: i see. want me to go with you? i know a great place. Poe: *nod nod* "Th-That would be helpful--since we're still not used to Death City yet. Right, Rowena?" rowena: *nods* lana: alright, then just follow me. -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *in bed, wrapped in a blanket, shivering* kim: i got some medicinal herbs from the shop. Jacqueline: "Th-Thanks..." *coughs* -elsewhere- kirako: *humming to herself*...hmm? oh, atsushi, dazai, fancy seeing you out here. atsushi:.... *looks at the ground* hi, miss kirako... Dazai: "..." *waves* "Hey." kirako:...is everything alright? Dazai: "Just...dealing with something from long ago." kirako:.....should i come over later, or....? Dazai: "...Whatever." *sits* kirako:.....*worried* Dazai: "..." *closes his eyes, leans back* -that evening- atsushi: *laying awake* ..... odasaku: cant sleep? atsushi:.....*shakes head* odasaku: .....cant say i blame you. atsushi:.....why me? why are you here in my head? odasaku:....you could use it. atsushi: ?? odasaku: these past months, you've been trying to get out of trouble by running away. atsushi:.....i guess that makes me a coward, huh...? i know, im too scared to fight... odasaku: ....i'll give you some advice. dont be someone who fights people. be someone who protects people. atsushi:..... *Knock knock* atsushi:....door's open. Kyoka: *yawn* -____- atsushi:...cant sleep either? Kyoka: *shakes her head* "I heard you talking..." atsushi:...just...thinking out loud. Kyoka: "..." *sits by his bed* "...Want to talk?" atsushi:.......it's the voice in my head... Kyoka: "...What?" atsushi:...*shakes head* im worried about dazai... Kyoka: "And this 'voice' has told you to be concerned for him?" atsushi:....*nods* i think that it brought something up from dazai's past... Kyoka: "...Is it something he can move past?" atsushi:....i dont know. -elsewhere- kirako: ah.... =////T how's that? Dazai: "L-Lower..." kirako: ok. *rubbing her hands down his sides to his hips* Dazai: *sighs, groans* "Y-Yeah..." *his hand reaches for her...* kirako: *soft sigh* did you want me to...y'know...? Dazai: "Yes..." kirako: ok. *lick* Dazai: *shivers, lies back* "Ah~" kirako: like that? Dazai: "Y-Yeah...You're doing gr-great-Ah!" kirako: ^^ glad to hear... *bobbing her head* Dazai: *his hands rest along her head...he moans, trying to match her* kirako: u////u Dazai: *he's getting harder...he throbs a bit as..." kirako: >/////< Dazai: "A-Ah!!!" kirako: >////o *swallowing* *pants* h-how was that? Dazai: "..." *small smile* "You are amazing..." kirako: 7/////7 t-thanks....feeling any better? Dazai: "..." *nods* "That...reduced a lot of stress and pressure..." *puts his hand along her neck...* kirako: *smiles* good to know. is that all you needed tonight or no? Dazai: "I could ask you the same...Anything _you_ needed?" kirako: cant think of anything right away. i guess i wanted to help you take your mind off things. ^^; Dazai: "...I appreciate that...I owe you, whenever...whatever you want..." *rests a hand on her knee* kirako: ok. when i think of something, i'll let you know. *smiles* see you tomorrow then? Dazai: "...Could you stay?" kirako:...*sly grin* still need comfort or are you just horny? Dazai: *smirks* "Maybe both?" *rests a hand on her hip* kirako: ...*small chuckle* you hornball. but alright. Dazai: *pulls her down* -elsewhere- Kid: *turns in bed* "Mm..." stocking: *nuzzle* u///w///u Kid: =w= *cuddles* -elsewhere- Hyde: *sleep-walking into the kitchen* romina: hmm? Hyde: *opens pantry, takes out cookies...* *nom nom* -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Zzz..." atsushi:.....(odasaku: 'dont be someone who fights people. be someone who protects people') ..... Kyoka: *turns over, shivers* atsushi:....*small hug* Kyoka: *calms down...holds on to him in her sleep* -elsewhere- kirako: zzzzz.... Dazai: *staring up at the ceiling, half-awake* "..." -morning- Kyoka: "Zzz..." *yawns, opens her eyes, looks around* "...I want cereal." atsushi: *already working on that* school starts tomorrow... Kyoka: "Ah. Are you ready?" atsushi:...yeah. Kyoka: "...Still worried about something?" atsushi: guess im just nervous about school starting. Kyoka: "..." *pats his head* "You will be fine." atsushi: *smiles* thanks Kyoka: "I will be there to support you as well. And to protect you." *holds up a taser* atsushi: ^^; -elsewhere- Kid: *still sleeping* stocking: ....*small forehead kiss* Kid: "Mmm~" *opens his eyes* "...Beautiful." stocking: morning handsome~<3 Kid: "Morning." *smooch* "Sleep well?" stocking: yep. you? Kid: "Especially well." *hug* stocking: mmm~<3 Kid: *pats her back* "Looking forward to classes?" stocking: yeah, especially given all that's been happening with these eyes. *sigh* Kid: "..." *holds her hand* "Every little bit of work can help..." stocking: right. *smiles* Kid: "But you need to eat first...Muffins and pancakes?" -elsewhere- kouyou: chuuuya~ time to get up~ ^^ Chuuya: "Nnn...Five more minutes..." *pulls up sheets* kouyou: ...golden demon, please get chuuya out of bed. Chuuya: *eyes break open* *small voice* "Oh no..." golden demon: *picks him up by the collar* ... kouyou: good morning~ Chuuya: ._____. "Morning...I'd like to be put down now." golden demon:... *drops him back onto the bed* kouyou: did you sleep well last night? Chuuya: "Until you woke me, sure...Wish I had drunk tea beforehand, though..." kouyou: shall i prepare some for you? Chuuya: *nod nod* -elsewhere- Dazai: "Good morning!" atsushi: morning. *smiles* Dazai: *hug* atsushi: eh? o.o ??? Dazai: *pulls back* "It's a new day!" *he's smiling...is it authentic?* atsushi: i guess so...cant believe im actually starting school tomorrow... Dazai: "Nervous about new experiences?" atsushi: hard not to be... Dazai: *head pat* "Won't know what you can do until you try, though. Treat this as an experiment." atsushi:...ooookay? ._.; Dazai: "And while you're at the DWMA, see which are the best ways to commit suicide." atsushi: *sweatdrop* riiiight. Dazai: "And give my best to Marie and Christa." ^^ atsushi: will do. kirako: ^^; Dazai: "...Oh!" *stilted voice* "Hello there, Kirako. How are you?" kirako: pretty good this morning. you feeling any better? Dazai: *nod nod* "Yes, I am. Thank you--for asking." *wink* kirako: ^^ atsushi: kunikida, anything come in? Kunikida: *hands him paper* "Your mission for tomorrow, after school." atsushi: ok then. *nods and examines the paper* *It lists a number of groceries, cleaning items...* atsushi: *sweatdrop* thanks... odasaku: could have been worse. atsushi: (thinking: yeah no kidding -_-; ) Kunikida: "You will be delivering those to that cafe where your girlfriend works." atsushi: wait what? O///O ?! Kyoka: *death glare* Kunikida: "The cafe where Montgomery works?" atsushi: yeah...there. ._.; odasaku:... yeeeah im not touching that. atsushi: -_-; (thinking: some guardian angel YOU are...) Kunikida: "So focus on that mission and not get distracted by whatever 'extracurriculars.'" atsushi: alright then? ^^; Dazai: "Then when you get back from school, we can see which missions I have! Maybe a murder!" atsushi: alright then. -elsewhere- Relan: "So, Miss Fang-Hua is leading today's training?" fang-hua: yep. we're just going to be doing a relay race around asakusa. Arthur: "...But that gives the advantage to Shinra. That can't be fair." fang-hua: he'll be in the last stretch. shinra: it's kind of like the races during the school sports festivals where you pass off the baton to the next person, right? Relan: "...I always dropped the baton." O~O shinra: its alright, i believe in you! *thumbs up* Relan: *smiles* "R-Right..." Tsukiyo: *holding a starter pistol* "On your marks..." -elsewhere- Rin: "Then you can try this dish--oh! And this one! And that one, too! And dessert!" madoka: wow. izumo: can you even afford all this? Rin: "I...asked Stocking for a favor..." ^^; *holds up a credit card* izumo: D8 is that... shura: a gold card D8 HOW DID YOU- Rin: "Heh heh...Payback time..." shura: you little shit. Rin: "Buy whatever you want, guys! It's on the person whose name is on the card!" -elsewhere- Mephisto: "Yay! I won the bid!" *seated at his computer* "Now, I just need my credit card, and I--" *checks his wallet* o___O "WHERE'S MY CREDIT CARD?!" maid: right here, sir. Mephisto: *quickly types his information and--* *Computer makes happy music* Mephisto: "Huzzah!" *confetti explodes out of his chair* “SUCCESS!” -elsewhere- Anya: *packing her bookbag* -elsewhere- Tool: "Mana, did Emine get his school uniform?" mana: yeah, but he doesnt want to wear it....he's burning it right now... Tool: "?!!! Does he know how much that thing cost?!!!" *grabs a bucket, floods it with water, runs to Emine's room* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *turns over, yawns* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in human form* "They're really running..." reimi: they sure are... tamaki: *passing the baton off to sayu, who takes off in a sprint* Relan: *panting as he tries to pass off the baton* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *half awake, holding up some half-constructed robo-doll* "This is Li'l Metal Molly. She's four years old and wants to be your friend. Want to have tea with her?" Akitaru: "...He didn't sleep at all last night?" karin: no. he has not. im getting worried... Akitaru: "Maybe have the medical team take a look at him? Some medicine could help." Vulcan: *sets down 'Molly' at a table* "And who is this?" *holds up a taxidermy squirrel* "It's Ignatius P. Nutty! Hello, Iggy!" *high-pitched voice* " 'Hello, Vulcan'!" karin: what medical team? Akitaru: "We got to have a few people still in the area who can treat him." karin: maybe call the medic from squad 0? maki: we seriously need a medical team... Takehisa: "Already calling Squad 0...They should be here soon..." -elsewhere- Giriko: *holding up Anna* "That good?" anna: ^u^ arachne: ^^ Giriko: "And what do you see, Anna?" *turns Anna around* anna: mama! arachne: hi, sweetie. *small wave* Giriko: "That's right!" *lowers Anna, handing her to Arachne* arachne: *hugs* anna: ^o^ -elsewhere- Mori: Q~Q "...What else can go wrong?" -elsewhere- Gopher: *sighs* "That's better..." eibon: that's good to know. *smiles* Gopher: *nods* "A bit of cleaning can ease my mind." *the books are alphabetized by author* ^^ -elsewhere- Black Star: "Okay, that takes care of the food..." *crosses it off the list* "Time for the checkout." -elsewhere- Yukio: *rubbing his eyes* "Can't figure this out..." kyouko: ?? Yukio: "Todo needed additional security options to get to this sensitive intelligence..." kyouko: ah. Yukio: *leans back* "Can't figure this out..." -elsewhere- Montgomery: *looking at class schedule* "Hmph. Look a little boring..." employee: you got a letter, lucy. Montgomery: "???" *takes it, opens it* letter: dear lucy, congratulations on getting into school! we're very proud of how far you've come so far. keep up the good work, sincerely, fitzgerald and louisa. Montgomery: "..." Q~Q employee: is everything alright? Montgomery: "I'M HAVING AN EMOTIONAL BREAKTHROUGH!" >\\\\< employee: O-O; Montgomery: *snot coming out of her nose* "M-May I take your order, you bastard?" blue haired guy: .....*writing down* <coffee please.> Montgomery: "Okay...House blend?" blue haired guy:.....<sure.> Montgomery: "Sugar? Milk?" -elsewhere- Wes: *sips wine* liz: enjoying yourself? Wes: *smiles* "With you? Always." liz: oh you~ Wes: *kisses her cheek* "How's work been today?" -elsewhere- Dazai: *asleep at desk* *snore* atsushi: ^^; Kunikida: *pulls out airhorn* "..." everyone: *covering their ears* *BLAAAAAAAAAHRRRR* Dazai: O______O *leaps up* "AAAAAH!" *bangs his head against the ceiling* Kunikida: "That was your wake-up call to get back to work." Dazai: *looks around...then falls from the ceiling* "...Owie." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *picks up a doll* "So, you put souls into these things?" medea: not as a prison, but as a vessel to communicate through, though there have been cases of possession of another person. Kepuri: "??? People...possessing someone else's body?" Q~Q medea:....sorry. i didnt mean to reopen any old wounds. akaderu: *hugs kepuri and glares at medea* Kepuri: *nod nod* "...How long you been doing this?" medea: since i was young. my mother taught me. Kepuri: "So, is it genetic or trained?" medea: my mother is a practitioner of mystic arts. the members of my mother's side of the family have been trained in such practices for generations. Kepuri: o_o; "...Huh. So, you can do things in addition to soul transference?" medea: depends on what you ask. Kepuri: "Is it possible to bring back the body?" medea: ....there are specific requirements. mostly the soul must still be attached to the body, as if refusing to pass on. but there are occasions such as mr agey. Kepuri: "...Oh yeah. That thing." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *looking over his books* gin: *smiles* Akutagawa: "??? What?" gin: oh, am i being proud of you too loudly? Akutagawa: -\\\\\- "...Funny." gin: ^^ we didnt get to go to school like most kids. im happy for you. Akutagawa: "..." *hug* gin: *hug* higuchi:... congrats, ryunosuke. Akutagawa: "...Oh. Thank you." *bow* higuchi: 737 if you guys ever needed a tutor, i'd be more than happy to help. Akutagawa: "...I am certain of that. You are knowledgeable in many topics." higuchi: then i'll do my best! Akutagawa: "Yes, you will." *small smile* -elsewhere- Kuro: -_-; "Why do you have to go back to school?" -elsewhere- yana: hmm? oho. *has a laser pointer*.....*turns it on and aims it at the wall* -running can be heard- ???: 8D *RAMS INTO THE WALL FACE FIRST* yana: *snickers* FD: "???" barkova: @u@ yana: just having fun with the laser pointer. FD: -_-;;; "That's kinda cruel." yana: then again, we arent exactly 'good people' FD: "..." *takes the laser pointer, points it at the wall* barkova: *BAM* 8D FD: "...Need to do more training, or Barkova will just keep at it..." yana: yikes. FD: "Barkova, sit." barkova: *doing so* 8D FD: "Speak." barkova: *BARKING* zoey: ...... FD: "Zoey, do you want to give Barkova a command?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: *adjusting his tie* mafioso: congrats on starting school, man. Chuuya: -_-; "I don't know why I'm doing this." mafioso: consider it info recon. Chuuya: "...Okay, that is a bit easier to accept." -elsewhere- Meme: *in her new uniform* "How is it?" mio: *blush* looks good. Meme: *smiles* "So does yours." mio: t-thanks. -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Lin, you going to school?" -elsewhere- shinra: *weird hand gesture* kyukyuuuuuu >3< hikage: there's no difference. hinata: he's just making faces like an idiot! shinra: -_- *tries a different gesture* -fwoom- shinra: hell yeah! rock on! >u< Relan: ^\\\^ Arthur: D8 Benimaru: "...Not terrible." shinra: ^u^ well, i noticed you do hand signals like this too. so i thought i'd try it out. -rock on signal- shinra: >u< this is so cool! kind of reminds me of something i saw in a tv show once. Relan: *claps his hands* "Yay!" Benimaru: "Oh. My hand signs? Yes, I use those to guide the energy in my body..." shinra: ?? kabuki: do you wish to explain or shall i? Benimaru: "You explain." kabuki: in the art of 'genkoku', there are several hand signs, each with different effects. one such sigh, the tiger sign, increases power to the legs. Benimaru: "That's the one I use for jumping higher." shinra: *listening* tamaki: whats it look like? Benimaru: *folds down his index finger and thumb* shinra: *doing the same* Benimaru: "This will transfer more energy in your body to your feet, which will strengthen the flames there." tamaki: i see. -fwoom- shinra: *focused* sayu: woah! Konro: *watching* "..." Victor: "Woot!" shinra: *flying up* Arthur: o__O "A dragon!" Relan: *gasps* tamaki: *also making the sign* (thinking: im not going to get left in the dust, idiot. im gonna prove myself...) *thinking of amber, burns, and arthur* (thinking: i have to prove myself!) *jumps up into the air, doing a spin and landing on the roof on her hands and feet* Tsukiyo: *clapping* "Good work, Tamaki!" Arthur: "...Wow..." *clapping* tamaki: ^w^ Arthur: "...I don't know that will work for me, seeing as I need my hands for my sword." *he's holding Excalibur in his right hand* tamaki: -_-; wrong hand, doofus. Arthur: "...Oh, right." *holds it in his left* shinra: *lands back on the ground* Relan: "You were amazing!" shinra: aww shucks. ^///w///^ Benimaru: "Now that you have discovered some impenetrable skills, you and Tamaki need to name them." shinra: kicker kick! tamaki: that sounds so stupid. shinra: 7-7 i panicked, ok!? Benimaru: "I agree." Relan: *holding back a laugh* shinra: Q3Q Relan: *pats his back* tamaki: as for me... well....how about 'cat-afornia roll'? shinra:... *bursts out laughing* Relan: *can't hold it back, doubled-over laughing* Arthur: "...Cat-melot?" shinra: OH MY GOD THAT ONES EVEN WORSE!! X'D tamaki: --# yu: *sweatdrop* Benimaru: "Well, I think that is all for today--" *Benimaru turns away...* sayu: *eye glint* HUWA! *jumps* Benimaru: *grabs her by her ankle, holding her up* sayu: whee! ^u^ kirei: ^^; Benimaru: "Maybe don't shout when trying to do a surprise attack on your opponent, small one." sayu: okaaaay. -elsewhere- Rin: *snores* shura: .... *notices something slipped under the door* ?? *it's a letter*.....hmmm... *puts it on the bed stand* -after she leaves his room- shura:.... !! eh? spotty four eyes?! adrian: heyo, shuran! seiya: hello, miss kirigakure. gilda: *small waves* applebee: hey. Yukio: "Where is Rin?" shura: he's in his room, sleeping right now. Yukio: "Then I will wake him..." -elsewhere- Poe: *sipping tea...hand shaking* karl: o^o~? rowena: so how long have you two known each other? lana: a few months i guess. rowena: ah, i see. Poe: *nod nod* "We met when I captured her in a book! ...That came out all wrong." rowena: ... o.o lana: yeah, that was.....interesting *sweatdrop* Poe: ^^;;; "At least no one died...I mean, no one non-fictional." lana: yeeeah. ^^; rowena: ah. Poe: *ahem* "...I could always show you other books! I have ones without murder!" *holds up a romance novel* "..." *puts it down* "I mean...um..." *awkward cough* lana: ^^ -elsewhere- Dazai: "Dinner!" atsushi: awesome! Dazai: "Yep! I told you I can cook good!" *sets down pasta* -elsewhere- Medusa: "..." neian: zzzz..... Medusa: "...Will you hate me?" neian: zzzz.... Medusa: "..." *holds Neian's tiny hand* neian: =u= Medusa: "I love you..." -elsewhere- Relan: *stretches* "I think that's progress..." shinra: sure is. *smiles* you did great out there today. Relan: ^\\\^ "Th-Thanks...I was able to get better balance when kicking..." shinra: ^///^ Relan: *pats Shinra's arm* "You're getting more muscular." shinra: *blush* Relan: ^^ "I think the work-out is paying off. You'll be faster..." -elsewhere- Mori: *whistles, as he walks through hall* naoya: *chewing gum* Mori: "??? Why are you always chewing gum?" naoya: *shrugs* helps me remember stuff. Mori: " 'Remember'? How so?" naoya: y'know, chewing certain flavors in certain situations can help you remember stuff. read it in a coffee table book once. Mori: "...Huh. Well...Could you please stop leaving your gum wads under the table." -_-; naoya: im making a mural. Mori: "WHO PUTS A MURAL UNDERNEATH A TABLE?!" naoya: me, apparently. -elsewhere- Sakuya: *sneezes* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *snoring* karin: *small smile* nozomi: how is he? Vulcan: "Zzz..." =w= karin: doing better now. Akitaru: "He can take as much time as he needs to recuperate...All the tech he's made is great!" -elsewhere- Kunikida: *looking at birthday gift* -it's a new pen set- Kunikida: "...They get me." *takes out pen, writes on pad* -elsewhere- Rino: *waves* "Hey, Blair." blair: hey rino~ soul: ah, friend of yours? Rino: "Yo. I'm Rino." *waves at Soul* "You know Blair, too?" soul: yeah. kind of a long story. blair: i guess im something of a 2nd mother to him~ soul: 7-7; Rino: *snort laugh* "Y-Yeah, I can see the resemblance..." *sits down* "So, Soul, what do you do?" soul: well, i've been planning on becoming a death scythe. just a little more to go yet. but aside from that, i work at the megalo mart. Rino: "Oh, you're a weapon? Who...works at Megalo Mart? Jeez, and I thought my work sucked." soul: oh, i actually graduated school. Rino: "That has to be nice...I'm still in classes." soul: ah. -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *counting dollar bills* alcott: i think today went pretty well! Fitzgerald: *small smile* "Quite. We are on the pathway to success. I think this warrants a celebration." -elsewhere- Kyoka: *puts her uniform on a hanger, finishes packing her bookbag* atsushi: *getting his stuff set up* Kyoka: "Do you have lunch ready?" atsushi: *nods* Kyoka: *nods* "Good. Then that is everything to finish before bed." atsushi: yeah. Kyoka: *yawn* "Okay...I'll get ready..." =_= -elsewhere- Kid: *writing notes* stocking:....*smirks and licks along his outer ear rim to the lobe* Kid: o\\\\\\o *shivers excitedly* "A-Ah~" stocking: gotcha~ Kid: "Y-Yes, you did..." *tilts back in his chair, looking at her...smiles* stocking: *smiles and smooches him* Kid: *smooch* *small moan* stocking: getting turned on already~? Kid: ^\\\\^ "What can I say? I'm Stocking-sexual..." stocking:.....*laughing* *snort laugh* ok my god kid, you're too adorable for your own good sometimes! Kid: ^^;; "Thank you..." *holds her hand* -elsewhere- Hyde: *holds a ventriloquist dummy that resembles Licht* "I got my own dummy!" licht: ...yeah, it really is a dummy. the puppet's a nice touch. Hyde: "THAT IS NOT WHAT I MEANT!" Puppet Licht: "Yes it is." Hyde: "QUIET, BLOCKHEAD!" -elsewhere- Emine: *yawn, walking to his bedroom* -later, late at night- Shotaro: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *turning in bed* atsushi?: *smiles* Akutagawa: "...You're here?" atsushi?: why wouldnt i be? Akutagawa: "Because...I never think you want to be around me." atsushi?: *hug* what is it you want now? Akutagawa: .\\\\. "J-Just this?" atsushi?: *smiles, holding him* Akutagawa: "..." *hug, sighs* =w= -elsewhere- Kid: "Mmm..." *hug* stocking: zzzzz =u= Kid: *yawn* "Zzz..." =w= -morning- Kyoka: *poke poke* "Wake up." atsushi: *yaaaawn* Kyoka: "You don't want to be late for school." atsushi: ah! right! Kyoka: *nod* "I am finishing breakfast. Go shower." -and so, in the assembly hall- Chuuya: *adjusting his tie* -_-; lord death: welcome to the DWMA! for some of you, this is the first step into the next chapter of your lives, and for others, it is a continuation. atsushi: *listening* Kyoka: *staring* "..." ("I want his mask.") lord death: there are very many experiences waiting for you here. and we wish you all the best. and dont forget; a sound soul, dwells within a sound mind, and a sound body. -soon, the students went to their first class- atsushi: *looks at the schedule* ah, seems we have homeroom together, kyouka! Kyoka: "That's good. I wonder who else--" atsushi: ah! here we are! *goes into the classroom* Akutagawa: ._. atsushi: ...... .___.;;; *sitting away from akutagawa* Akutagawa: Q~Q Kyoka: "..." *Someone taps the back of Atsushi's head* atsushi: so who's the teach-er? *turns* Montgomery: *waves* "Hey. Same class, huh?" atsushi: owo;;;;; yeeeah.... (thinking: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!) odasaku: well, this is awkward. atsushi: (thinking: NO SHIT!) Kyoka: *glares at Kyoka* "Doll Girl." Montgomery: "!!! ...Shorty." *electric glare between Kyoka and Montgomery* atsushi: *caught in the middle* [atsushi stress level: 78] *The door opens, revealing the teacher...* atsushi: *looks* Stein: "Hello, students. Are you ready to begin?" atsushi: O_O;;; (thinking: THAT LOOKS PAINFUL) -in another class- Anya: *looking around* licht: hey. yana: *leaning back in her chair* hmm? Anya: "Oh. Hello Yana..." *blushes* "L-Licht..." ao: good morning. tsugumi: hi there licht. ^^ *has her hair done in a ponytail* Meme: "Who's ready for learning?!" mio: yaaaay. *unamused tone* Meme: "???" *slight nudge at shoulder* Anya: *tries to sit next to Licht...* ao: ah, seems the teacher is in. Naigus: "Hello, class. Please have a seat. We start this new semester--" yana: *looking around at her classmates* Hyde: *is already asleep* -in another class- kirika: *looking out the window* Gopher: *hands folded in front of him* .w. rowena: *taking notes* Sid: "And that's how souls can empower the body." rowena: *writing things down* -elsewhere- marie: does anyone have any questions? mono: 7-7 Chuuya: *raises his hand* marie: yes? mr ozaki? Chuuya: "How can this technique be used offensively?" marie: oh? -elsewhere- Iida: "Oh, hello, Ochako." ochako: hey iida! time for another school year! Iida: "Yes! As class representative, I will do all that is necessary for the safety, security, education, and enjoyment of our classmates!" *wild hand gestures* -applause- Izuku: "So cool..." Bakugo: -_-; "So dorky..." -class 1-B- itsuka: so let's all do our best to succeed this year! Monoma: T~T ibara: indeed. tetsutetsu: hell yeah! pony: *claps* kinoko: dude, that's rad. Manga: *thumbs up* -elsewhere- higuchi:... Mori: "I don't see everyone working..." higuchi: i am working, sir. -_-; naoya: .... ?? Mori: "Hard to tell, Higuchi, when you're mind seems to be elsewhere. And Naoya, I'm still expecting that file." naoya: yeah, i got it right here. *she's out of sight, and slips something into her jacket pocket* Mori: "Well, bring it here..." *looking at other files* naoya: *hands him the file* -elsewhere- Kid: "How is the school day starting, Father?" lord death: off to a good start, so far! Kid: *looks around the Death Room* "Is there...anything I should do?" lord death: perhaps help those who are struggling with getting around? Kid: *nods* "I have the layout of the Academy memorized--I'll get to work!" *departs* -at lunch- atsushi: i'll have some chazuke please! Cook: "Coming right up!" Kyoka: *shiny eyes* "So many options..." Montgomery: Q~Q "I want one of everything..." -elsewhere- higuchi: *checking her mail*....??? -there is a small red book placed inside- higuchi:..... *sticks it in her bag* Tachihara: "Yo. Haven't seen you today." higuchi: oh, hey tachihara. Tachihara: "Weird that two of our peeps are in school." higuchi: yeah. it's kind of surreal. Tachihara: "I was never much for school. I learned everything I needed to on the street, not in dumb books." higuchi: i see. Tachihara: " 'Course, some things I do read..." *eyebrow wiggle* higuchi:... -_-; Tachihara: "What you read?" higuchi: a few poems. Tachihara: *nod nod* "Some old and flowery?" -elsewhere- izumi: *examining books* Jacqueline: "Find everything okay?" izumi: *nods* yep. Jacqueline: "If you need anything, feel free to ask." *smiles* "I'm Jackie." izumi: *smiles* nice to meet you, miss jackie. Jacqueline: "Likewise. How are you adjusting to the school?" izumi: pretty well. kind of exciting... *glances at the plaque on the wall....solemn face* Jacqueline: "???" *her eyes follow* "...Oh." izumi: ...i have a lot to work up to... Jacqueline: "...Maka was one of a kind. And this school has students of many varieties..." izumi:....*nods* i wish i could have met her. Jacqueline: *nods* "She was very personable." -elsewhere- Dazai: "So boooooooring...They're in school and not here..." yosano: well, they could use the experience. Dazai: "What could they learn there that I couldn't teach them here? I could make my own school here!" -elsewhere- Hibana: *sighs* "Quieter here with so many people out..." gabriella: yeah. Hibana: "It's lonesome..." *picks up a file...and drops it* "And paperwork is boring." -later, after school let out- Montgomery: "And I need that delivery to the cafe..." atsushi: *nods* Montgomery: "So make sure it is there on time, okay?" *approaching the steps* o___o "...So many..." -that evening- higuchi: *examining the book* .... -it was a journal, tied with a ribbon. there was a name written on it. 'Shizuka Kanei'- higuchi:....*examining* -may 3, [the year is faded out]; i wore the new hair ribbon mr mori had given me the other day. he said it really suited me. im so glad he thinks so.- higuchi: *cringe* -may 11; apparently some incident occurred involving 'mimic'. ace accused mr mori of slacking off, but what does that squinty little snob know? mr mori asked me to stay the night, and i happily obliged- -may 12; mr mori has a plan to deal with the whole 'mimic' situation, and get our license in the process. i admire how intelligent he is.- -may 16; im not too fond of that brat, elise. mr mori dotes so much on her. it makes me jealous. but i shouldnt let it bother me, i know mr mori really does care for me.- -may 24; we did it! we got our license! im so proud of mr mori for how much he has accomplished. he tells me he couldnt have done it without my help. i admit, i felt tingly when he told me this. i spent the night with him again too. the way he touches me sends chills up my spine- higuchi: *trying not to gag* -may 25; dazai left. mr mori isnt pleased.- -may 26; mr mori sent me a bouquet of roses today! he said he wanted to apologize for being so rough with me the other day. i already forgave him though.- higuchi: *going through more pages* -august 27; mr mori invited me to his quarters tonight. he says he has something very important to ask of me. my heart is pounding so fast. with luck, i will be writing my next entry as mrs shizuka mori- higuchi:....*turns the page.....her stomach drops* -blood. blood stains the page, as well as a bloody message....a poem....in mori's handwriting- *Phone rings* higuchi: *almost jumps out of her skin* !!!! *looks at the caller ID* Chuuya: "Yo." higuchi: chuuya! oh jeez, you just about gave me a heart attack.... *her voice is shaky* Chuuya: "??? What's wrong?" higuchi: c-could you come over? i...have some stuff to ask you... Chuuya: "??? Yeah, sure. Give me 20." -and so- higuchi: does the name 'Shizuka Kanei' ring any bells? Chuuya: *nods* "Yeah. Secretary." higuchi: this is the first i've heard of her... Chuuya: "People don't like to talk about her because..." higuchi: ?? Chuuya: "...She's no longer here." higuchi: .....someone left her diary in my mail today.... Chuuya: "...What?!" higuchi: some of what i read....*shudders* Chuuya: "Higuchi...What did it say?" higuchi: *she hands him the book* it's....pretty sickening. just read with caution... Chuuya: *skims...his face goes pale* "...N-No...No..." higuchi: .....*tense* Chuuya: "...H-He's done this, repeatedly...We didn't see it..." higuchi: .... Chuuya: "...I don't think what happened to R-Rain...was an accident now." higuchi: *nods* Chuuya: "..." *covers his mouth* higuchi:....i think we should do some research... Chuuya: "H-How?" higuchi: is there a file on all his secretaries he's had during his time as the boss? Chuuya: "There should be...Just need to get into his office to check." higuchi: might be challenging. Chuuya: "May need a distraction..." -elsewhere- Burns: "Dia, your report." dia: the flame human has been put to rest. Burns: *nods* "What have you done with the remains?" -elsewhere- Montgomery: *counting boxes* -at the agency- atsushi: and there were so many people there! Dazai: *claps* "Yay!" Kunikida: "Did you take notes in class?" atsushi: *nods* Dazai: "Did you find ideal locations for what I asked for~?" atsushi: ideal locations?.... >->; errr.... Dazai: *holds up a noose, points to it* "Eh? Eh?" atsushi: dazai no. Dazai: "...I already tried poison. Every date told me the alcohol didn't mask the taste." Kunikida: -_________- atsushi: .... (thinking: why is he like this?) odasaku: i guess the more some things change, the more others stay the same. Kunikida: "Moving on: did you finish your mission, Atsushi?" atsushi: *nods* yes sir. Kunikida: "Finish your report, then you're free for the day." atsushi: *nods and goes to do that* -ringing from dazai's phone- Dazai: "???" *looks* {text from ???: hey handsome, care 2 join me in double suicide? <3 } -an address was also written down- Dazai: owo *texts* [depends~ are you a cutie?] {text from ???: *a picture is attached of a lovely young lady with dark hair past her shoulders* } Dazai: [nice! see you at what time?] {text from ???: right now~} Dazai: [on my way! should be 20 min or so] -and so- higuchi's sister: yeah? who is it? Dazai: *wave wave* "Hello! I am here to kill myself!" higuchi's sister:....ichiyo! some weird guy is at our doorstep! higuchi: ah, there you are, come on in. Dazai: "??? Wait, what?" higuchi: yyeeeah, that text was a bluff. we wanted to ask you some questions. Dazai: "..." *looks back and forth* "But you already turned down the duel suicide, and Chuuya isn't cute enough--" Chuuya: "I AM ADORABLE!" Dazai: *smirks* Chuuya: o_o;; "...Sh-Shut up!" higuchi: -_-; *drags them into her room and shuts the door* kuniko: .... NIGHT! *goes into her room and turns up the music* Dazai: *smirks* "That kind of a 'meeting'?" higuchi: *chop* get your mind out of the gutter. this is serious. Dazai: "Owie! I was just having a little fun! Right, Chuuya?" Chuuya: *grim face* Dazai: "...That serious, huh?" higuchi: we wanted to ask you. what all do you know about mori's former secretary? Dazai: "...Oh." *stands up, turns* "Don't look into this--" higuchi: *grabs him by the shoulder* dont you dare walk away from this. *dark expression* Dazai: "...I left before that happened." higuchi: i know that much, but what all do you know about her? Dazai: "...She was tinier than Chuuya--" Chuuya: "FFFFFFFFF--" higuchi: *gives chuuya a look to say 'chill out'* Chuuya: =3= Dazai: "And Mori had her wrapped around his finger." higuchi: *biting lip* Dazai: "The things he did..." higuchi:.....*shows him the diary* Dazai: *looks through...gets to a page* "?!!! Blood..." higuchi: most likely hers.....*looking at the poem, her stomach churning a bit* Dazai: "...I knew it was right to leave..." higuchi: not sure what to do now... is there a grave? Dazai: *nods* higuchi: where abouts? Dazai: "Cemetery. I know the grave's location." higuchi: *nods* Dazai: "So, we doing this now?" higuchi: better now than never. Chuuya: "Then let's go..." -it was pretty dark out now.- higuchi: *has her flashlight out* Chuuya: *glances away from one grave* "..." Dazai: *points* "There." higuchi: *shining her flashlight on the grave* Dazai: "...We doing this?" higuchi:....by 'this' you mean....? Dazai: "I mean...This is Mori we're talking about...Do you think he...?" higuchi:.... we dont have shovels... Dazai: *pulls one out of his jacket* higuchi: where did you- Dazai: "I always carry a shovel to make my burial easier! Plus, I play a lot of video games." higuchi:.....*sweatdrop* Dazai: "Ready to begin?" -after a while, they hit something- Dazai: "??? The coffin?" higuchi: i think so... Dazai: *pushes dirt away* "Yep...Chuuya, could you do the honors?" Chuuya: "..." *uses his gravity to lift the coffin's top...* -nothing- higuchi: !! Dazai: !! Chuuya: "...The hell?" higuchi:...maybe we should leave now...it'd be a bad idea to stick around. Dazai: "...We have a long time to bury all of this--" Chuuya: *lifts the dirt, drops it* Dazai: "...YOU COULD'VE DONE THAT THE ENTIRE TIME?!" Chuuya: "I just wanted to see you suffer." *smirk* higuchi: .... *feeling like the 3rd wheel* Dazai: *impotent grumbling* "F-Fine...Let's just leave." *hands the shovel to Higuchi* -elsewhere- Mori: *looking at photos on his desk* elise: *coloring* Mori: "Are you okay, Elise~?" ^^ elise: *nods* Mori: "Very good...I'll be right back..." elise: *humming as she draws something.....a head in a jar* Mori: *enters a room* -there is a bed with several straps on it, as well as several medical tools. there is a small closet with a red light emanating from it- Mori: "Where did I leave it...Ah, there." *picks up his cell phone* *looks at the red light* "..." *opens* -on a shelf, the preserved head of shizuka rests in a jar, with some red valentine lights acting as a background- Mori: *smiles* "I hope you are well, Shizuka." -no reply, but the head's expression appears to be sleeping peacefully- Mori: *soft smile* "Rest well..." -elsewhere- Noah: *chained to a wall* "..." noelle: oi. you awake? Noah: "...I can't sleep. Ever." noelle: gee, that sucks. Noah: "Are you here to pester me?" -elsewhere- Kid: *smiles* stocking: *resting in his arms* zzzz Kid: *kisses her head softly, supporting her in his arms* stocking: =////w////= Kid: *whispers* "Love you..." stocking: *sleep talk* love you, kiddo... Kid: *smiles, lies down, closes his eyes* -elsewhere- Black Star: *opens the cupboards* "...Where's the cereal?" -elsewhere- atsushi: *yaaaawn* Kyoka: "??? Not asleep yet?" atsushi: about to do that.... Kyoka: *nods* "Today was okay, wasn't it?" atsushi: yeah. and we have to go back tomorrow, and the day after that....basically any day that isnt saturday or sunday... Kyoka: T_T -elsewhere- mito: *nuzzling chuuya's leg* Chuuya: "..." *sighs, falls over* mito: D8 *licks his cheek* Chuuya: "..." *pats her head* "Mito..." *sniff* mito: *nuzzle* Chuuya: T_T *holds her* mito: *purrs* Chuuya: "Good cat..." *strokes her* mito: =w= Chuuya: "..." *trying to smile* -elsewhere- Dazai: "..." *collapses* -phone ringing- Dazai: "...Yeah?" kirako: you get home ok? Dazai: *nod nod* "Yeah...You?" kirako: i felt a thud from the ceiling... Dazai: "...I fell down. On the floor. When coming inside." kirako: are you alright?! Dazai: "Just...thinking. Looking into something." *smile* "Nothing to worry about..." kirako: i mean from the fall! =3= Dazai: "..." *turns over onto his back* "...Yeah, I'm fine. Everything's where it should be, no pain..." kirako: *sigh* you sure? Dazai: "...Maybe not~?" kirako:... T.T; Dazai: *eyebrow wiggle* "What are you up to tonight?" kirako: watching tv mostly. Dazai: "Mind if I watch with you?" kirako: i dunno, you able to stand? *small smirk* Dazai: *already on his feet* "I rise to the occasion!" *salutes* kirako: *chuckles* Dazai: *already out the apartment and arrives at Kirako's apartment, knocking on her door* kirako: well, that was quick. mii: *mew* Dazai: "Eager, but not too fast." *pets Mii* "Howdy!" mii: ^o^ -elsewhere- Montgomery: *tossing in bed* anne: O^O~? Montgomery: "N-No...No..." *swings her arms* "No!" *falls out of bed* anne: *nice catch* Montgomery: o\\\\o "...Th-Thanks...Jeez, that dream..." anne: ?? Montgomery: "..." *hugs her knees* "I don't want to be alone again..." anne: ....*hug* Montgomery: "..." *hug* -elsewhere- Stein: *snores* -elsewhere- kirako: ahhhh... u///u *soft panting* Dazai: *lick* kirako: *shuddering, grinding a bit more* f-fuck... Dazai: "Feels good, right?" *matching her pace, his hand along her lower back* kirako: yes~ Dazai: "That's how I wanted it to be..." *pushes her lower back a bit more as he thrusts...bites lightly on her ear* kirako: *soft moan* Dazai: *clutches her hips, as he pushes her down on the bed, thrusting deeper* kirako: ah-ahhhh~! -she has a slight grip on his hair- *Her hand on his hair pulls him down against her neck* Dazai: *groans...he is twitching, as he plants his lips along her neck* kirako: mmmn~ Dazai: *panting, licking along her neck* "I-I'm so close..." *quickens his pace* kirako: *moans loudly* a-ah! Dazai: "AAAAH!" *he makes one more thrust..." kirako: *moaning, trembling* Dazai: *lies beside her...gropes one of her breasts* "Th-Thanks..." kirako: n-no problem ^///^ Dazai: "..." *reaches over to the nightstand, puts her glasses on her* *smiles* "I like you like this, too..." kirako: ^///^ *small chuckle* Dazai: *lays a hand along her stomach, where he came* "...Shower?" *kisses her neck again* kirako: good idea. -elsewhere- Relan: *yawn* shinra: zzzz.... Relan: "..." *leans over Shinra* shinra: =////= Relan: *small smile, as he kisses his cheek* -morning- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: zzzzz Kid: *hugs her* stocking: *yaaawn* morning~ Kid: "Morning...Sleep okay?" stocking: *nods* you? Kid: "Especially well." *cuddles* stocking: *smirks and kisses down his chest* Kid: *soft moan* "St-Stocking..." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *runs his hands through her hair* "So luxurious..." stocking: =///u///= Kid: "..." *looks down* "Stocking..." stocking: hmm~? Kid: "Would you...I mean..." stocking: would i what~? 7u7 Kid: >\\\\< "W-Would you...go down?" stocking: go down where, kiddo~? *coy pout* Kid: >\\\\\\\\< "...On me?" stocking: oh~! wellllllll~ 7w7 Kid: "Please? I'll...make it worth your effort?" stocking: oh all right~ *giggles* i was gonna do it anyway, but you're so cute when you beg~ *gets right to business on him* Kid: *pouts* "You tease--" *shivers* "Aaaaah...Y-Yes...Like that..." =w= stocking: *chuckles* such a naughty boy~ Kid: "J-Just...interested?" stocking: ^^ *still going at it* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in medical attire* "You letting the Commander beat up on the visitors from the 8th?" fang-hua: fortunately, no one's dead yet. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Yeah, that 'yet' is not very encouraging." -_-; -elsewhere- Kyoka: *yawn* "Another day?" *pouts* atsushi: yep. -and so, class starts- Naigus: "I will need a volunteer." izumi: *raising her hand* Naigus: *nods* "Come on down--I will attack you." izumi: *gulps* o-o; Naigus: "How much experience do you have in combat?" izumi:...none, really. Naigus: "Then we will start with basic self-defense. Watch closely, class." *pulls back her arm* "I'm not going to really punch you--I'm going to show you how to block a punch..." -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Injuries? Missions?" -elsewhere- Rin: *stretches* -the letter is still on his bedside table- Rin: "???" *looks at it...pulls it out of the envelop* "...Well, damn..." shura: mornin'....oh...what does it say? Rin: o\\\\o *pulls up his bedsheet* "Knock first!" shura: -_-; Rin: "...And I can't read it." shura: well, you didnt grow up with kanji writing, so that's understandable. i had lessons on that, so maybe i can help you? Rin: *hands her the letter* shura:... .___. what the heck does this even say?! Yukio: *yawn* "Morning..." shura: hey yukio, mind translating? Yukio: "???" *looks* "It's from Suguro's father?" shura: oh? Rin: "Why would he write to me?" shura: *shrug* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *yawn* "Okay...I think this one is ready for testing, Doc." karin: awesome! *grips the handles, sending small bursts of flame into it, powering up the machine* Vulcan: *smiles* "Move it a bit forward..." karin: *taking a step forwards* nice. Vulcan: "Now, raise the arm..." -arm lift- Vulcan: *nods* "Good...Now, let's try dexterity..." *holds up the palm of his hand* "Soft high-five..." -elsewhere- lana: *answering the phone* yes? Touma: "Hello." lana: *tenses* !! Touma: "I have work for you." lana: ...... Touma: "Tell me about Edgar." lana: *tense* ....s-sorry sir, i'll have to call you back. *hangs up* ......... Touma: "..." *looks at the phone* "The fuck?" -later- lana: *walking home, uneasy* ....... Poe: "L-L-L-Lan-na-na..." lana: !! *turns* oh, jeez, i just about died... *wiping her eyes* Poe: "??!! What's wrong?" lana: j-just some stress at work... Poe: "Oh...I'm sorry. Long hours?" lana:....yeah... Poe: "...Maybe tea would help relax?" lana: .... Poe: owo;;; lana:...yeah, i think it might help... Poe: ^^ "I think this spot near our neighborhood has a delicious chamomile..." elsewhere- rowena: *walking home* Tsurugi: "Pardon me, miss? I'm lost..." rowena: hmm? im not sure how much help i'll be, im still new to the city as well. Tsurugi: ^^; "Yeah, I'm not used to things around here, but I thought I'd ask...Do you know the way to..." *reads address* "...'Madam Zenobia's Tarot Shop'?" rowena: oh! a tarot shop?! *shiny eyes* it's the first i've heard of this establishment, *looks at the address* Tsurugi: "I thought it was on this street--but I must have walked the wrong way, as the numbers are increasing rather than decreasing..." rowena: perhaps we could ask one of the local establishments? Tsurugi: ^^;; "Okay..." rowena: *looks around and spots a shop* ah! perhaps there? Tsurugi: *holds a knife to her throat* rowena: !!! Tsurugi: "Let's take a detour. Someone wants to chat with you...And if you don't, you'll need the occult for another reason, girl." rowena: !!! *Whistling is heard* Tsurugi: "??? Wait...That tune...Where have I--" rowena: !!! *stomps on tsurugi's foot* Tsurugi: "OW!" *pushes Rowena* rowena: *runs for it* Tsurugi: *rushes at Rowena--and tackles her* *whistling still continues* rowena: !! *kicks him in the stomach* Tsurugi: *grunts, but hangs on--as a snake appears over his shoulder, staring at Rowena* rowena: ?? *The snake opens its mouth--and bites Tsurugi* Tsurugi: o____O *high-pitched scream, as he falls off Rowena, his back on the street* rowena: !! Mikuni: "Jeje, please--no biting!" Jeje: -_-;;;; rowena: eh? Mikuni: "Howdy, little lady! I'm sorry for my old buddy here--" *picks up Tsurugi by the ankle--and tosses him up and over his head into a dumpster* rowena: t-thank you so much sir! Jeje: "Ahem..." *stares at Rowena* rowena: *getting up, brushing herself off* Tsurugi: @~@ "My head..." Mikuni: "Little lasses like you shouldn't be out here this late at night--and getting hunted by that freak." rowena: i was returning to my dorm actually. Mikuni: "Best escort you as you mosey on home...I think we can leave the trash to be picked up, right, Jeje?" Jeje: *slithers up Mikuni's arm* rowena: um... t-thank you... .////. Jeje: -_-;;;; Mikuni: "Now, what were you doing out this late?" rowena: i was visiting a local shop, trying to get a better idea of the city's layout. Mikuni: "Maybe do that during daylight hours. Real crazies in this town. Isn't that right, Amelia?" *holds up a doll, talks in high pitch* " 'That's right, Mikuni!'" rowena: how cute! Mikuni: "Isn't she?! I collect them--but that stupid bastard in my shop keeps harming my dollies." T~T rowena: oh? you own a shop? Mikuni: ^^ "Pretty much run the place. Couldn't survive without me." rowena: where abouts is it? Jeje: -_-|||||||| Mikuni: "A few blocks from here. Was out on my evening stroll--along the rooftops." rowena: ah, i see. Mikuni: "I'm Mikuni, by the way. And this snake is Jeje." rowena: just call me rowena! Mikuni: ^^ "Happy to meet you!" -elsewhere- Arthur: *rubbing his wrist* "Difficult training..." tamaki: *from the other side of the bathhouse wall* yeah, anyway. *sigh* Arthur: "???" *leans his ear to the wall* sayu: *swimming along* Arthur: "You okay, Tamaki?" tamaki: yeah, why wouldnt i be? Arthur: "I know training has been difficult on everyone..." tamaki: im used to difficult training... Arthur: "Oh...Right...Are you happy with your progress?" tamaki: *nods* yeah. im not about to fall behind you guys any time soon! Arthur: *smiles* "Good to hear...but that just motivates me to keep further along, too." shinra: that and she's busy falling in front of us. tamaki: WHAT WAS THAT?! Arthur: o____o *covers Shinra's mouth* "He was wishing you good luck!" shinra: it was a joke! jeez... although that may have been a bit too mean. sorry. Arthur: "See? He apologized!" ^^;;; -elsewhere- Montgomery: *putting out garbage* "Work shifts at the cafe, study, go to class...I'm exhausted..." *yawn* -morning- Akutagawa: *in the shower...half asleep* "Zzz..." -in classes- Chuuya: *thumbing through pages in his book* *yawns* *looks around* rowena: *taking notes* Teacher: "And who developed the first Magic Tool?" kirika: *glancing at gopher* Gopher: *raising his hand* "EIBON!" -in another part of the school- atsushi: O.O the school has a gift shop?! Kyoka: *holding up a DWMA shirt* "Neat." Montgomery: o\\\o *staring at Lord Death plushies* atsushi: this place is a lot different than most schools i've read about... Montgomery: *hugging a Lord Death plushie* "Bigger, longer stairways...more expensive food..." izumi: it's almost like a theme park, but without any rides. Yumi: *eyeglass flash* "Actually, my husband does put in a theme park during some festivities." izumi: WOAH! atsushi: YEEK! Montgomery: "Eep!" Kyoka: "..." *waves* "Hello." Yumi: "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I am Death Scythe Azusa Yumi." izumi: oh, you're one of dad's coworkers, right? Yumi: "...You are Izumi, then? Spirit has said a lot about you." izumi: yep, that would be me! Kyoka: "..." *stares at Izumi* izumi: hmm? Kyoka: *leans closer* "Are you my relative?" izumi: eh? o.o; atsushi: um, kyouka, i think 'izumi' is this girl's given name. izumi: what he said. Montgomery: -_-;;; "Not everyone with the same name is your relative, nerd." Kyoka: "..." *punches Montgomery in the arm* Montgomery: "Ow!" atsushi: come on guys, dont fight. ^^; Yumi: "Not without an official referee." *eyeglass flash* izumi: .... my full name is actually izumi albarn....well, not officially, but the sooner i can change it to that name, the happier i'll be! Kyoka: "???" Montgomery: "So...Why?" izumi:....i'd rather not talk about it. Kyoka: *takes Izumi's hand* "No need to explain at all, Sister." izumi: ^^;; Montgomery: -_-;; "I'm sorry about her. She's not quite right--" Kyoka: "I want an official battle against Montgomery." Montgomery: "...What." -elsewhere- Dazai: *asleep at his desk...then bounces up* "EMERGENCY!" kirako: ?? Dazai: "We're out of coffee creamer!" -elsewhere- Yukio: "...This is a lot to take in..." shura: what does it say? Yukio: "...Our father got the Koma Sword from Suguro's father..." Rin: "?!!!" shura: holy shit, drama bomb! Yukio: "...What does this all mean?" Rin: "It means dad is a straight-up thief!" Yukio: -_-; shura: *facepalm* Yukio: "No." Rin: "But he did steal the word, right?" Yukio: "I mean, technically--" Rin: "Boom! Dad's a thief! And he punished me for pickpocketing penny candy when we were four!" Yukio: "...Shura, where is Suguro's father?" shura: *shrugs* and i cant ask suguro's mom cause.....of an incident >->;; Yukio: "...What did you do--" Rin: *covers Yukio's mouth* "Don't ask." shura: LETS JUST FIND BALDY OK? and not that triple A baldy either. Rin: "LOL." Yukio: "It'll be a challenge. Father did say Suguro was a swift runner..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Guard on your left!" tamaki: hyah! Benimaru: *blocks* "Do not shout your attacks--just attack!" *fires a blast at her* shinra: *jumps off the roof and onto benimaru's shoulders* Benimaru: "?!!!" shinra: gotcha! Benimaru: *grabs Shinra's head* shinra: oh boy. o-o; Benimaru: *flips Shinra over* shinra: !! tamaki: D8 -DOUBLE KO- Benimaru: *folds his arms* "Good work surprising me on my shoulders. But again, do not talk: just attack your opponent. You could have disabled me immediately but you just stood on my shoulders." shinra: noted Q-Q -elsewhere- Kid: *walking the hallways* julie: *following* Kid: *smiles* "I have a shadow today?" julie: ^^ Kid: "Want to see Father's art collection?" julie: *nods* Kid: *opens the door--and there's a painting of Lord Death* julie: wow! Kid: "Father has had many artist friends..." *There are paintings resembling works by Van Gogh, Dali, and Warhol* julie: *looks* -there is another framed image of a little doodle of a skull. there is a name written under. alice b.- Kid: "..." *small sad smile* julie: ?? Kid: "Mother..." julie: aunt yumi? Kid: "My birth mother, Alice...She died when I was very young." julie:...oh... Kid: *nods* "She...left behind this art." -elsewhere- Mori: Q~Q "...My desk..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Back from the metal-work run..." maki: how'd it go? Vulcan: "You'd be amazed all the metal people just throw away...But I got chased off by landfill security. Why does a landfill even _have_ security?" nozomi: well, probably to keep people from getting hurt. there's some pretty sharp pieces there... Vulcan: *holds up gloves* "That's why people should wear these...I also use them when prepping dinners--" Takehisa: *coughs up his hashbrowns* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *leaving class* girl: um....r-ryuzaki? Akutagawa: "??? Yes?" girl: are you doing anything after class? 7///7 Akutagawa: "Yes. Going home." girl: did you want to get lunch together? >///< Akutagawa: "...Okay." girl: really? OwO Akutagawa: "Yes. It will help me learn more about the customs and intelligence offered at this Academy without resorting to torture." girl: um.....okay? ^^; Akutagawa: "And your name is?" Chuuya: "Maaaaaaaybe I should go with you." *holds out a hand to the girl* "Sorry. He forgot to take his inhaler." ^^;; girl: ah, i see. Akutagawa: "But I don't have--" Chuuya: *elbow to his gut* Akutagawa: Q~Q girl: D8 Chuuya: "See? You forgot your medicine and now have to get to the nurse's office. I'm sorry, ma'am! Bye!" *picks up Akutagawa and runs* girl:....*blinks* Chuuya: "Stupid stupid stupid!" Akutagawa: Q~Q ao: ?? tsugumi: hey ozaki, hey araragi. *wave* Chuuya: "Oh, hello!" *waves* "I'm just taking my friend to the nurse's office--he had a bad stomach ache." Akutagawa: Q~Q tsugumi: oh no. Chuuya: "Is the nurse in?" tsugumi: i think so. Chuuya: "Great! We're going in!" *Chuuya dashes for the door--and slams Akutagawa against the wall* Chuuya: "...Whoops." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: -_-;;; "If your commander keeps sending in more injured people, I'm going to put in for a vacation." sayu: are you the commander's bro? Mr. Tsubaki: "??? No. Why do you ask?" sayu: you kinda look like him a bit. Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *takes off the glasses, looks in the mirror* "...I don't have wingdings in my eyeballs, though..." *turns to Sayu, making a comical wide-eyed face* "DO I????" sayu: EEP! hahaha! XD Mr. Tsubaki: "Ha ha ha! But seriously, you look fine--no injuries?" sayu: im fine mostly. ^^ *smiles. she almost looks like naho...* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *small laugh* "You remind me of...someone in my family." sayu: hmm? Mr. Tsubaki: "...It's been some time since I've seen them..." sayu: oh. Mr. Tsubaki: "...That boy, the one you call 'big bro'?" sayu: oh, you mean big bro shinra? that's just a nickname. i do have two older brothers for real though. they're twins! Mr. Tsubaki: "Ah! Twins are fascinating, aren't they?" -elsewhere- Belkia: "Gentlemen, thank you for meeting me here." lilac: um.... Sakuya: "We didn't agree to anything. You just walked in with a chalkboard and said 'thank you for meeting me here.'" Shamrock: x_-;;; Belkia: *writing on the chalkboard: "Surprise party"* lilac: for miss tsubaki?....i-isnt her birthday later in the month? Belkia: *nod nod* "And we're going to brainstorm gifts for her!" -elsewhere- Poe: "??? Rowena?" rowena: yes brother? Poe: "You seemed distracted..." rowena: oh? i do? well. 7///7 i met a nice young man the other day... Poe: *serious face* "Oh..." rowena: ahh. im getting flustered thinking about it! >///w///< Poe: *holds her shoulders* "TAKE ME TO THIS BOY..." rowena:....eh? OuO; Poe: "I will instruct this boy on proper behavior around girls!" rowena: um... >-> Poe: "Well?!" -elsewhere- Kyoka: "What now?" atsushi: guess we check in on the agency now? Kyoka: "Do you think there is still an agency without us present to keep things in order?" atsushi: ._.; Kyoka: *walks with Atsushi* "...Do you like our classmates?" atsushi: so far, i guess.....not sure why akutagawa is there though... .___.;;; Kyoka: *holds his hand* "I won't let him near you." atsushi: thanks kyouka. ^^; Kyoka: "Here we are..." *opens door to the Agency* yosano: hey kiddos, how was school? Kyoka: "Quite well. I got a perfect grade on the quiz." yosano: that's great! Kyoka: "How did you do on the quiz, Atsushi?" atsushi: i think i did decently...^^; Kunikida: " 'Decent'? I expect far better than 'decent'..." Dazai: *chops Kunikida* "Don't put undue pressure on my boy!" atsushi: ^^; Dazai: *hands Atsushi a file* atsushi: *examines it* *It shows a grave* atsushi:..... ?? Dazai: "Keep an eye on that grave...I think it'll attract some attention soon..." atsushi: why? Dazai: *pats his face* "Just a feeling I got~" atsushi: *sweatdrop* odasaku: .... Kyoka: "How late at night are we supposed to do this? We do have a curfew now." -elsewhere- Shima: *walking around, singing quietly to himself* " 'Time keeps on slipping, slipping...'" -footsteps- Shima: "???" *looks* -nothing- Shima: "..." *slowly turns around...* -nothing...- Shima: *shrugs, keeps walking* unagi: .... Shima: *pulls out a sheet of paper, looking at it* -elsewhere- Kid: "..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "I...showed Julie artwork by my mother..." stocking: ah... Kid: "...She left quite a bit behind before she..." stocking:....*holds his hand* Kid: *small squeeze of her hand* "Thank you..." stocking: *smooch* Kid: -///- "...Mother would have liked you." -elsewhere- mikan: *petting asura's head* Asura: *slight shiver* mikan: *gentle humming* heibito: *in a baby sling, resting* zzz... Asura: "I-I-I..." mikan: hmm? Asura: "M-Mother..." mikan:....*stroking his head, humming softly* Asura: *shivers but calming down* -elsewhere- Sakuya: *lies down, staring at the ceiling* naho: zzzzzz...... Sakuya: *looks at her* ("...I don't want to be alone...") *hug* naho: =///w///= Sakuya: *nuzzles, closes his eyes* -morning- Relan: *nudges Shinra* shinra: *yaaaawn* Relan: "Sleep okay?" shinra: yeah. Relan: "...Lots more training, huh?" -in classes- hitoshi: *has his earbuds in, playing neko atsume* Bakugo: "Yo, what's that guy's deal?" eijiro: not sure. kind of keeps to himself a lot. heard he's in the general classes. Bakugo: "What's his ability?" eijiro: *shrugs* didnt ask. Bakugo: "...YO! GUY WITH THE HAIR! WHAT'S YOUR ABILITY?!" hitoshi: ..... *not even listening* Bakugo: -_-## *rips out the earbuds* hitoshi: ......dude. not cool. Bakugo: "I was asking you a question! What's your ability?!" hitoshi:.... *raising his hand* teacher? teacher: yes mr shinsou?............. *the teacher seems...off* hitoshi: may i be excused to go to the restroom? teacher: go on ahead.... hitoshi: thanks. *exits* Bakugo: >_<### "That jerk totally ignored me!" teacher:.... *blinks* wait, what was i doing just now? ah! right! eijiro:....dude. holy frickin nuggets. Bakugo: "...Teacher's all messed in the head right now..." eijiro: duuuuude. i think that was a mind control quirk. O_O; Bakugo: ._.;;;; "...I'm kind of impatient, aren't I?" eijiro: just a bit, yeah. ^^ Bakugo: "..." *goes back to reading, sweating* ._______. -elsewhere- Montgomery: "Ugh, this stupid equation!" ???: need some help? Montgomery: "?! Wh-What?" atsushi: *smiles* Montgomery: "...Oh. You good at math?" atsushi: a little bit ^^; *scratches his head* Montgomery: "...Very well. I'm supposed to solve for 'x,' but I have to find 'y' first..." -elsewhere- karl: O.O~? Poe: *fuming* >_< library worker: did something happen? O-O; Poe: "My sister has a crush!" library worker: oh my. how old is she? Poe: "Sixteen--WHICH IS TOO YOUNG! She should wait at least until she is 33, at which points her hot passions for romance will cool down into a rational fixation on more divine natures, supplemented through brooding and the idealization from afar of an unreachable beauty that continues to elude her! LIKE I LIVE THROUGH EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE!" library worker:.....uhhhhh........ *sweatdrop* Poe: "I will solve this problem..." *removes an envelope knife* "My. Own. Way." Library worker: O____O woah now. *sweats* Poe: *calmly opens a letter sitting on his desk* "...Oh! We got increased funding to buy more books!" ^^ library worker: i...i see. rowena: good morning, brother. ^^ Poe: *falls out of chair, crawling on the floor to Rowena's feet* "DON'T DO IT! YOU'RE TOO YOUNG!" rowena: o.o~? eh? Poe: "YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE YOUR HEART BROKEN! DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKES I MADE!" rowena: ... *blink blink* actually, i just came by to bring you lunch. Poe: Q~Q "...How kind of you--thanks." rowena: how's work? Poe: "!!!" *holds up letter* "We got more funding!" ^^ rowena: that's wonderful! ^^ Poe: "I know, right?! I'm sending out a request from other librarians here about which books students and teachers have requested--and which we may now be able to buy!" rowena: ^^ worker: have you been making friends here? rowena: *nods* i've even met some who share a similar fondness for the occult! ^^ -elsewhere- Sakuya: *staring into the distance* naho: *hug* Sakuya: "..." *pat pat, small smile* "Thanks..." naho: any time, sakkun~ Sakuya: *nods, opens up his book again* -elsewhere- Rino: *asleep at school desk* teacher: miss tamiya? Rino: *loud snore* teacher: *slams ruler against her desk* MISS TAMIYA! Rino: "42!" *falls back in her chair* "...W-Was that the correct answer?" teacher: are you alright? classmate: yikes. Rino: "Just...didn't sleep well. Or much. Or...*yawn* at all." ^^;; -elsewhere- Vulcan: "All set!" *tosses Broomstick/Boomstick to Maki* "Time to brawl..." maki: hell yeah! Vulcan: *puts on some metal gloves* "Let's see what you got..." -elsewhere- Naigus: "Now, what have we learned today?" student: the training dummies are not rides. Montgomery: .\\\. Naigus: "Correct." Chuuya: *eyeroll* atsushi: ^^; Naigus: *demonstrates a punch on the dummy* "Now, keep practicing. Atsushi, help Lucy." atsushi: ok, ma'am. Montgomery: -\\\\- "Just hold it so I can land a punch this time..." *pulls back her fist* atsushi: *braces himself* Montgomery: *hard punch to the dummy's gut--* atsushi: *knocked back from the recoil* ACK! Montgomery: "Woo! Hard punch!" *then notices Atsushi* "...Oh! S-Sorry..." *holds out a hand* atsushi: i-it's fine. i've taken harder hits than this. ^^; *takes her hand* Montgomery: *pulls him up* "I bet..." *struggles a bit* "B-But I caaaaan...hit harder..." *pulls harder* atsushi: woa- Montgomery: *she pulls too hard--and he falls on her* o\\\\\o atsushi: .//////. o-oh my gosh im so sorry! Montgomery: "Get off of me!" atsushi: *getting up* .////.;;; Kyoka: *flames around her* Montgomery: *not noticing Kyoka* o\\\\o;; "J-Jeez! Can't you not do things like that?!" Akutagawa: *appears next to Kyoka, black flames appearing around him* atsushi: o_o; s-sorry, really!..... ._________________.;;;;; Montgomery: "???" *turns around* "!!!" *steps back, bumping into Atsushi* "H-Hey! What's with those faces--" Akutagawa and Kyoka: *send attacks towards Montgomery* Montgomery: o_____O atsushi: WOAH NOW! ~cresendo wave~ atsushi: eh?.... O_O WHAT THE HECK?! -SPLASH- Montgomery: "Gah!" *coughing* "What the hell?!" *crashes into Atsushi* atsushi: *drenched in water* *blink* ???: attacking when you arent in training? that's just foul play! as a hero of justice, i wont let this slide! -enter sayaka- sayaka: salutations, classmates! 8D Kyoka: *glaring at Atsushi--until she spots Sayaka* *shiny eyes* "...Pretty." Akutagawa: "...Why is the waif in the outfit?" Montgomery: "??? Wait...Aren't you-?" sayaka: it's a battle costume! and yep. im sayaka miki, one of your seniors! ^^ Montgomery: "I thought so! Now, punish these two! The jerk and the brat!" Kyoka: *approaches Sayaka* "I did nothing wrong. I plead for mercy..." -tiny chops for them both- Akutagawa: >__< "HOW DARE YOU!" sayaka: lets try getting along now, ok? Kyoka: >\\\< "I beg your forgiveness..." Montgomery: *trying to ring out her clothes...* "I'm all wet!" sayaka: .///. er. hey, it's ok kiddo. ^^ *head pats* Kyoka: ^\\\\^ Montgomery: "Oh, super! I didn't bring a spare set of clothes, you asses!" sayaka: oh. there's towels in the storage closet by the changing rooms. Montgomery: "Hmph. Like that'll dry them quickly enough..." *marches to the changing rooms' storage closet* atsushi: ....s-sorry about all that. sayaka: it's alright. stuff like that happens all the time here. ^^ Montgomery: "Yo, Tiger! You just going to stand there and drench the floor or move it?!" *tosses towel at his face* atsushi: s-sorry! >////<;; Montgomery: -\\\\- *opens the door to the changing room, shutting it behind her* -elsewhere- Kid: "Students seem to be acclimating themselves." liz: yeah. Kid: "And how are you, Liz?" liz: doing well. you? Kid: *sighs* "It's...feeling more real, working with Father..." liz: *smiles* Kid: "...Did you think it would be like, five years ago?" liz: hard to think. but y'know. i think you got this. *smiles* Kid: "You don't know how much that means. Thank you, Liz." liz: *pats his back* we're proud of you, kiddo. Kid: "..." Q~Q "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- Emine: *holding multiple letters with hearts on them* lin: *pouts* Emine: "This was not my idea: evidently I am 'hotness'?" lin: do you want to show them 'hotness?' Emine: "..." *pulls out his lighter* -elsewhere- Bakugo: o____O ochako: what's up? Bakugo: "My brain feels fried..." momo: have you been sleeping well? Bakugo: "Now that you mention it, no..." *he tries to walk--and stumbles* eijiro: easy there. do you need to see the nurse? Bakugo: "I-I don't know..." *half his body is limp* -elsewhere- Mikuni: *whistling while walking around town* -footsteps- Mikuni: "???!" *turns* -no one- Mikuni: "...Huh." *turns back around* -elsewhere- Dazai: "So, you got her all wet?" atsushi: y-yeah. ranpo: phrasing, BOOM! Dazai: "All because you got Akutagawa and Kyoka excited...You charmer, you. You got a harem." atsushi: IT'S NOT A HAREM!! >////< Dazai: "Three people crushing on you. That's a harem, man. Or do you need more for it to be a harem? Ranpo, how many members does a harem need?" atsushi: DONT ANSWER HIM! >///<# Dazai: "Hee hee...Just teasing. When I was your age, I only wish I had as many people chasing after me...without wanting me dead." atsushi:......... Dazai: "...Oh, to be young again." *pats his head* atsushi: 7-7;;; odasaku: *sweatdrop* you're 22. Dazai: "Now, enough of that--you have a mission!" *hands Atsushi a fashion magazine* atsushi: ?? Dazai: "We get to guard a supermodel!" atsushi: oh. Dazai: "Isn't she just the prettiest? And she specifically asked for your help." atsushi: me? Dazai: "She's had a stalker, so you'll make sure none get near her." atsushi: ah, i see. i'll do my best then! Dazai: "Wait 'til you meet her--she's still talking with the boss in the office--" *The door opens* fukuzawa: -_-; good luck. ???: "Hello~!" *waves* atsushi: um...hello ma'am! i'll do my best! ???: "I'm sure you will! Because I have been so scared with these bad men following me!" *glomps Atsushi* "You won't let me get hurt, right?" atsushi: *choking* grk- daa...zaaai...save....me... *muffled* Dazai: *snaps a pic* "Oh, that's a keeper..." *puts his phone away* "Ma'am? I got your mineral water!" ???: *pulls back from Atsushi* "Yay! Sit down with me, Mr. Tiger Cub!" *drags Atsushi to sit at Kunikida's desk* Kunikia: -_____-;;; -elsewhere- Jacqueline: =\\\\= kim: how was work today? Jacqueline: *stretches* "Exhausting...I lifted books all day...Damn raccoon was running everywhere...Eyes tired starting at the computer...I want a bath..." kim: i'll go set one up for you. Jacqueline: "Thanks..." *takes off her jacket* "How was your work?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *holding a box, which he's wrapping up* -elsewhere- Relan: *gobbling a third bowl of ramen* tamaki: you sure worked up an appetite. Relan: ^\\\\^ "I guess I did...I feel really energized!" shinra: >/////< too cute for words... Arthur: *pokes at his food, listlessly...* *yawns* tamaki: you ok? Arthur: "...I can't get any faster..." tamaki: .... Tsukiyo: "That's just because Benimaru has fast reflexes..." *sneaks food from Tamaki's plate* "You just have to predict his patterns..." fang-hua: *chop* Tsukiyo: >_< "Hey!" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *sitting, arms crossed* gin: you ok? Akutagawa: "The Tiger was getting close to that Guild girl." gin: eh? Akutagawa: "I wanted to brawl with him, not have him trapsing off with her..." gin: .... 7-7; Akutagawa: "How do you convince someone to brawl with you? Perhaps wrestling?" -elsewhere- Rin: *lying on the rooftop* madoka: i brought some rice balls. Rin: *smiles* "Thanks...I'm sure they're tasty..." madoka: how're you feeling? Rin: "...Confused." *bites one* "Why did Dad hide that?" madoka:....im not sure. i dont really know anything about his past. Rin: "Letter is so long that I can't figure it all out yet..." madoka: hmm....*holds his hand* Rin: *pats hers* "Thanks..." madoka: ^^ -elsewhere- Meme: "Tsugumi...Isn't that Anya's friend over there?" tsugumi: hmm? Meme: "The girl with the Russian name...What was it...?" ao: miss yana? yana: *struggling with the crane game* ak! blasted machine! *bangs her fist against it* Meme: "Yo! Having troubles with the Claw?" yana: i got it under control. *drops her quarter* ah! fuck.... *bends down to get it, putting something on the back of the machine* there we go! Meme: "The trick is to hit the button right before the Claw aligns over the toy you want. Which one you trying for?" yana: that one. *a small mouse* *plushie get!* YES! Meme: "Oh, cute mouse!" yana: ^u^ *internally smirking* Meme: "I think Anya is around--you want to show that plushie to her?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Now, hold the camera..." *turns into fox form* -elsewhere- atsushi: TT_____TT (thinking: save me plz) ???: "More snacks, please!" atsushi: yes, ma'am.... *trying not to cry* ???: "??? Sweetie? What's wrong?" atsushi: im ok! (thinking: its like she walked out of the kardashian's show and no one knows how to send her back T-T ) ???: =3= "But you look all sad! You shouldn't be sad right now!" atsushi: i didnt sleep much last night TT-TT ???: "Well, that's no good! You need sleep to feel good throughout the day! Is your bed not comfy?" atsushi:.......um.... (thinking: WHY DO I HAVE TO STAY THE NIGHT AND SLEEP IN A PET BED?! IM NOT A PET DAMMIT!) ???: "I could add more pillows?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: *struggling to stay awake while reading* mito: *asleep on his lap* Chuuya: "..." *shuts his book, pets Mito* mito: *purrs* Chuuya: "Good kitty..." -elsewhere- lana: *unable to sleep* "Touma": "You will do as I say, when I say." lana: *jolts out of bed* !!!.... h-he's not here.... *The room is dark and quiet...A creek is heard on a floorboard* lana: *turns* ?!?! *Nothing is there...* lana:....*whimpers* *Lana's phone: *CHIRP** lana: !!! *checks her phone* *It's a photo of an old-timey phone* lana: ?? *chirp* [I continue to take digital daguerreotypes of this telephone. But I don't know whether the angel waves of the Internetwork are transmitting such images.] lana:.....huh? [um. we can just talk through the text ^^; ] [Yes. But one query: what is 'text'?] lana: ^^; [it's what we're doing right now. ] [I now understand. Thank you. How are you?] lana: [could have been better. *sigh emoticon* ] [What happened? (And how did you make that face appear?)] lana: [just stressed. (i could show you sometime if you want)] [I am sorry. I find reading and tea helps me with stress. (Oh! That would be helpful!)] lana: .... [I am sorry to write at such length at this late hour. And I am sorry how your night is. I hope it improves] lana: ... [thanks, edgar.] [I hope I was of service.] -elsewhere- Montgomery: *screaming into a pillow* anne: ?? Montgomery: "He is such an idiot!" *looks at Anne* "Right?! I mean, he left me--us--behind! Then he embarrasses me!" anne:.... *pap pap* Montgomery: "..." *small hug* "That was infuriating...What is with him...?" -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *outside, sipping water* louisa: *checking map* ah! here it is...... ._.; Fitzgerald: " 'Wonderful...Manor'...Is that ironic?" louisa: on the bright side, it does have a proper bath and toilet. Fitzgerald: "Well, thank goodness for small favors..." *stares at her* "Books?" louisa: *nods* i've been working on strategies. Fitzgerald: "Hmm...Your ability to determine probabilities and make strategies for 'predicting' how to deal with them. Very well: if Alcott, the best ability user in the Guild, is here, then 500 million dollars is small change." louisa: !! ... ./////////. t-thank you lord francis..... um... i have to be alone to do this, so if you dont mind waiting... Fitzgerald: "Not at all." *opens a door* "I'll wait in here." guy: D8 louisa: lord francis! that's the neighbor's room! Fitzgerald: "What?! You mean our base is simply one room? ... Well, still, I'll wait here." louisa: *sweatdrop* -outside death city- girl in bandages: woah! so that's death city? coolio! vampire looking boy: *in the car* girl in bandages: alright, tomorrow first thing, we find ourselves some jobs! vampire looking boy: jooooy. TTuTT -elsewhere in death city- atsushi: TT____TT *waiting* *His phone chirps with a text* atsushi: *examines phone* Dazai: [How's the bodyguarding going, stud~?] atsushi: T-T [nothing happened yet.] Dazai: [oh-ho? 'nothing'?] atsushi: [as in no sign of the stalker! -_-] *looks out window* Dazai: [well, keep your eyes open, Tiger--counting on you!] *One person walking along the street...* atsushi:... [alright.] *The person vanishes* atsushi: .... *knocks on the door* ma'am? are you alright? Model: "Wh-What?" atsushi: are you ok? Model: "F-Fine!" *a loud sniff can be heard inside* atsushi: !!! *SLAMS DOOR OPEN* Model: "Eek!" *tosses a sheet over part of the bed...she's in her underwear and a t-shirt* atsushi: *shuts eyes* I'M SO SORRY MA'AM! >/////<;;; Model: "You should be!" *throws a pillow at him* *Something crunches outside* atsushi: !!!!! *goes to check* *The stranger is there...holding a camera...peeping through the window* Stalker: o_o;;;; atsushi: YOU! *runs to the window and lunges at the stalker* Model: "?!! W-T-F?!" *ducks behind the bed* Stalker: "AAAH!" *tries to run...* atsushi: *TACKLES* oh no you dont! Stalker: "Ow!" *the camera lands on the grass* "My camera!" Model: *putting on her bathrobe...hides the stuff on her bedsheet again, runs outside* atsushi: *has him pinned down* oh no you dont! Model: *exits, spots Atsushi on top of the Stalker...* .\\\. Stalker: "I wasn't doing nothing! You can't prove nothing!" atsushi: *checks the camera, still having him pinned down* *The photos show the Model inside, changing her clothes...and laying out a bag with a white substance, a mirror, and a rolled up dollar bill* atsushi: ?! holy shit. Model: "Wh-What is it?" *trying to look over Atsushi's shoulder* atsushi: ma'am....can we go inside now? i got this guy.... *looks at the stalker* Model: "...Okay?" Stalker: ._.;;;; "Don't tell my mom!" atsushi: *whispers* dont worry, i have a plan... Stalker: "???" -later when the authorities arrive- officer: anything else? Model: *smiling at Atsushi* Stalker: D: "I CAN'T GO TO JAIL!" atsushi: i noticed a weird smell in her room... Model: O_O;;; officer: really? ma'am? mind if we have a look-see? Model: "Y-Yes, I do! My room is a mess, and you don't have a warren!" officer: it's 'warrant'. also, we dont judge for messy rooms. unless there's something you're hiding? Model: O_____O;;;; "...I left out my vibrator on my bed." officer: ma'am... we dont judge for that either. you sure dont want us getting in there... Model: "M-My room is none of your business, everything is fine! This boy is just imagining smells! I bet he has an awful scent of smell!" atsushi: -_-; officer: ma'am. if you dont mind coming down with us to answer some questions- Model: "Wh-Why?! I haven't done anything! This little punk was spying on me in my room!" officer 2: is that right? and could you explain this? *shows the picture on the camera* Model: o___________o "...That is PhotoShopped." officer: on a digital camera? *raises brow* Model: "..." *glares at Atsushi* "I want my lawyer." -and so, after the investigation, she was put into rehab- atsushi: so....um....camera kid- Camera Kid: *cowering away* "Wh-What?!" atsushi: how did you find out about this? Camera Kid: Q~Q "If I tell you, am I going to jail?" atsushi: well, you're still just a student, so i think the worst they'd do is make you do community service. Camera Kid: "...I've been following Honeycrisp for a month now when I saw her assistant stop by the corner behind my house to buy some cocaine from my classmate Winnie--" atsushi: *listening* Camera Kid: "And I thought, 'Hey, a tabloid would be up for that stuff!' They love that stuff! And they pay! I could buy...buy..." atsushi: ?? Camera Kid: "J-Jewelry..." atsushi: hmm... Camera Kid: "For M-Mama..." atsushi: .....so you went with your gut then? Camera Kid: "..." *shrug* "Hasn't killed me yet." atsushi: .....*small smile* i decided to go with my gut too when i told the officers about the smell. Camera Kid: QWQ "Th-Thank you, Mister!" *takes his hand, shakes it* "I won't forget this!" -and so- atsushi: and that's what happened. Kunikida: "...And you just...let the supermodel...with the money...get taken by police..." atsushi: well, she got the help she needs now... fukuzawa:.....you did what you believed to be the right thing, despite orders given........good job. Dazai: *pats Atsushi's head* "Yep!" atsushi:...*smiles* odasaku:....good job, kiddo. atsushi: thanks od-....thanks. Dazai: "And just think--when she gets out of rehab, I'm sure she will thank you!" -morning- louisa: *asleep, multiple strategies written out* Fitzgerald: *returning, with a cup of tea, muttering* "That 'hot plate' is not 'hot,' nor is it a decent 'plate.' I'll have to--??? Alcott?" *nudges her shoulder* louisa: I WASNT SLEEPING ON THE JOB! O-O Fitzgerald: "...I assume you were not--that would mean you were working over-time, and I can't afford to pay you for that right now." louisa: r-right... i got several strategies written down... *yawns* perhaps a walk might do some good for me... Fitzgerald: "Excellent! I can pick up items we'll need." -on her walk- louisa: ... (thinking: hard to believe its autumn already... ) .... *notices something* -a dead sparrow- louisa:....*small frown* ???: oh no. -a girl with bandages goes over to the bird- girl: it's ok lil fella, i'll fix you right up! louisa: um...i...i dont think...there's anything...you can do for it... girl: hmmn? *smiles* dont worry, i got this! *picks up the bird* [ability; frankenstein] -a soft glow appears, and the bird is okay- louisa: !! girl: hehe, all better~! bird:....*starts attacking her* girl: good as new! louisa: D8 girl: what? louisa: t-that was- girl: oh! that was my ability! i can bring back dead animals! pretty cool, right? louisa: so you're an ability user as well. girl: EH?! YOU TOO?! YAY! boy: *pant pant* th-there....there you are, mary....*pant pant* mary: hmm? oh, bram! this girl's an ability user too! bram: oh? how... *pant pant* nice....phew... louisa: um...yes...uh...and you two are...? mary: *gives her a card that says 'Stoker and Shelly; general freelancing'* freelance ability users! we'll take any job you have for us, even if we suck horribly at it! bram: 7_7; louisa:....*idea* um...w-would you two...come with me? -and so, back at the wonderful manor- louisa: lord francis! i've recruited two new members for the new guild! Fitzgerald: *holding a large bag* "Excellent!" mary: nice to meet ya, mr fitz! bram: ....h-hello... mary: what's in the bag there? Fitzgerald: "Oh, hello! I got supplies for our new headquarters!" *pulls out a pot* mary: cool! louisa: ^^; Fitzgerald: "And more!" *pulls out two of the same pot* louisa: j-just how many... ._.; Fitzgerald: "They had a three for one sale! Sales! I forgot how fascinating they are!" bram: *sweatdrop* i thought this guild was....a lot different than this.... louisa: um...a-a lot has happened in the past months.... Fitzgerald: "We downsized." bram:....i can.....see that.... mary: cozy! ^u^ Fitzgerald: "While you were out, I was reviewing plans..." louisa: y-you were? o///o Fitzgerald: "Number 82!" louisa: eh? -one jumpcut later- -an old shed- glasses man:....*sigh* it'll all be over soon now.... -he has a bottle of plating solution and jack Daniels out- ???: "Plating solution? Hardly a decent last drink." glasses man: ?!?! w-who- Fitzgerald: "Don't mind me, Old Sport--just observing." glasses man: ?!?! h-how did you-?! Fitzgerald: "Don't mind me--I'm just observing. Good show on the choice for suicide: self-inflicted gunshot wounds are trite." glasses man: .... Fitzgerald: "When you drink, first your throat and stomach will burn and dissolve. Then there's the unquenchable thirst, ceaseless vomiting, until your organs dissolve...In Layman’s terms; you’re going to have a bad time." glasses man:........ Fitzgerald: "And still, you will be cursed, Dr. Eckleburg...Murderer." eckleburg: I DIDNT DO IT! Fitzgerald: "The video doesn't lie. The video system you yourself designed..." eckleburg: i-i couldnt have done it....yes, we did have a disagreement, and i went to drink it off....i must have collapes and i awoke in front of the building covered in blood...b-but it wasnt me! Fitzgerald: "...Hmm? Oh, sorry." *was staring at his smartphone* "GASP! She was busted for possession?!" eckleburg: D8< Fitzgerald: "Be that as it may, whether you are a criminal or not is not my concern: I will get you acquitted. For a price." eckleburg: r-really? Fitzgerald: "Yes. You will pay me the codes to the individual identification system that you developed." eckleburg: ??? j-just what are you, some kind of detective? Fitzgerald: "Please. I don't do cheap work. I'm a fixer. With powers an ordinary person doesn't have and personal connections, I distort the truth." eckleburg: so you're with the media? Fitzgerald: "Please--I have some self-respect. Now, you have a choice: give up your codes, which will pay me quite well, or the plating solution. Pick your poison." eckleburg: ..... -elsewhere- Giovanni: *inhales* "This is better." *looks at the others assembled* lisa: ...... Sho: *stares at Lisa* "...That is not the dress code." guruna: i wonder what the boss will have to say, kurukurukuru~ lisa:.... seraphim: you havent said a word since you got here... demon get your tongue? Giovanni: "No, I don't keep organs in jars. I put them in the freezer." dahlia:... arrow: ... Giovanni: "...I mean, when does the meeting start?" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Damn...That's a lot of new tech." maki: ^u^ isnt it great? pusupusu: pususu~! ^o^ Vulcan: "??? The other one looks...kind of pissy." meramera: merame! >u< Vulcan: "...And why do you give your flames faces?" maki: it adds to the cuteness! plus the 8th needs a mascot! Vulcan: "...Do the other Brigades have mascots? Like, I don't see some flower as the symbol for the 5th..." -mahasset security office- Fitzgerald: *sets down his tea* "Tepid. Shows the slovenly quality of this company." mr buchanan: my apologies. now, why exactly are you here? Fitzgerald: "I'll get your former subordinate, Dr. Eckleburg, off on the murder charge. You will give me $10,000 as a completion bonus." mr buchanan: and how do you intend to do that? Fitzgerald: "I am a man of persistence--with connections to erase this crime." Lmr buchanan: ....impossible. the security system caught that 4-eyed cretin in the act. we cant afford to save a simple employee. he's the one who started the mess, so it's best to nip it at the bud, am i right? Fitzgerald: "...'Cretin.' If you're going to insult him, do it properly." louisa:... mr buchanan: is that all you wanted?....i see we have no further business here. daisy, if you mind showing mr fitzgerald out. daisy: understood, sir. Fitzgerald: ("Treating a subordinate in such manner...") "How unpleasant." *stands and brushes aside Daisy* "I'm leaving." louisa: *exits along with him* Fitzgerald: *looks around to see whether he is alone with Louisa* "..." louisa: sir? -no one else around- Fitzgerald: "Investigate this incident from the other side. This chairman knows something." louisa: hmmm... -later- rowena: *waiting outside school* Poe: *running, panting, then stops in front of her, bending down and trying to catch his breath...waves* rowena: you seem to be in a hurry, brother, did something happen? Poe: *nods* "Th-The Guild!" rowena: eh? Poe: *holds up a file* "Case! Solve it! Murder!" rowena: ah! so you're going to solve a murder case! *shiny eyes* Poe: "I-I didn't want to...But I wasn't willing to turn down Alcott, my 'comrade in shyness'..." rowena: i see. i wish i could have met her when she was here. perhaps another time... Poe: "I-I'm sorry to do this, but I have to stop by the Agency..." rowena: *frowns* the esper? Poe: "??? You mean Ranpo?" rowena: *nods* you said he doesnt have a gifted ability, but still manages to pull such impossible feats...he must be an esper! Poe: ._.;; "...Okay, let's go with that. In any case, I was going to have him look at the file--" rowena: eh? you're going to ask him? werent you a detective as well? Poe: .____.;;; "...He beats me. All the time." rowena: be honest with me. when was the last time you did _actual_ detective work? Poe: ._____.;;;; "...Writing murder fiction is kind of detective work..." rowena: >3< brotheeeer im being serious here! Poe: *covers his face* "I'm no good at this anymore!" rowena: .... *cheek tug* you're being foolish brother! >n< Poe: TT~TT "What would you have me do?!" rowena: i know you'll find a way. *smiles* i never stopped believing in you. Poe: Q~Q "R-Really?": rowena: *nods* ^^ Poe: *sniff, wipes his nose* QWQ "...Okay! Let's do it!" rowena: yay! but we'll need a plan first. -that night- rowena: *in a janitor's uniform* Poe: *wearing a mustache* "...Maybe this is a bad idea. I should go check on Karl--" rowena: no turning back now! >3< Poe: "!!! Okay! Okay! ...This is the room..." rowena: *looks around. no one*..... hmmmm... *takes the keys out* Poe: "How did you get the keys?" rowena: someone dropped them off for me at the dorm. not sure who. Poe: "!! Don't you find that...suspicious?" rowena: *nods* but it's convenient. -they're in. the room is empty- Poe: "???" rowena: alright. let's begin. Poe: *nods, putting on a glove and removing a UV light* rowena: *keeping guard* Poe: *spots a computer, looks it over...turns it on* *Computer startup chime* Poe: D8 rowena: o.o; *No one has arrived...yet?* Poe: Q~Q *waits for the computer to start up* *The computer appears with a set of users: "Buchanan," "Daisy," "Eckleburg," "Casper"* rowena: ?? Poe: *whispers* " 'Casper'? Was that the name of the deceased coworker...?" *looks at the keyboard* "...What is the password...?" rowena: dust for prints? Poe: *whispers* "Brilliant!" *removes the dust and holds the UV light to see which keys were typed* "Hmm...Wait...0-1-E-T-U-S-G...That spells..." *types* -guest01- *chirp, as Eckleberg's system appears...with a lot of coding* Poe: o_o;;; "This...is beyond me..." *hits a key and the surveillance system comes up* Poe: "That's...video of the murder?" rowena: hmm? *remove filter* !!!! Poe: *small gasp* "Oh no...It's a technology hex that changes people's faces!" rowena: *sweatdrop* -later- lana: zzzzz.... Poe: *unlocks the door, enters--* "!!!" *clutches a hand over his mouth, just staring at Lana* lana: zzzzzz.... Poe: "..." *removes his hand from his mouth* ("The moonlight brings out the fine qualities of her skin. That is not to ignore those flaws to it--but they are flaws that enrich the texture, like the lines on marble.") *tiptoes up to her...* lana: *shifting slightly* zzzzz.... Poe: ("This bed is not fit for such an angel...Granted, the guest bedroom is not, either, but it will be of more comfort than this couch...") "..." .\\\. ("HOW DO I TAKE HER TO THE GUEST BEDROOM WITHOUT HAVING TO TOUCH HER?!") lana: *small yawn* zzzzz Poe: ("...You can do this, Edgar. Just be gentle...Gentle...") "..." *carefully puts his fingers under her back and knees...* lana: *small sleep sounds* Poe: *lifts slowly...he's holding her in his arms* .\\\\\\. ("...MOVE YOUR LEGS, EDGAR! MOVE YOUR BLASTED LEGS!") *takes a step forward--and hears a floorboard creek* o\\\\\\\o;;;; lana: *leaning her head against him, smiling a bit* Poe: O\\\\\\\\\O;;;;;;;; ("I FEEL HER BREATHING ON MY CHEST! WHAT DEVILRY IS THIS?!") *slides past the floorboard, reaches guest room door, which is ajar, and enters...approaches the bed...slowly sets her down* lana: zzzzz... Poe: *completes setting her down...tucks her in...adjusts her pillow* lana: =w= Poe: *stares...smiles* ("Good night...") -morning, during the trial of dr eckleburg- Buchanan: *seated in the audience...smiling* judge: has the verdict been reached? Jury Foreman: "Yes, your honor. We-" -SLAM- eckleburg: ?? Fitzgerald: "OBJECTION!" judge: eh? jury person: who the hell is that guy? judge: we're in the middle of a trial here! D8< Juror #3: "That's that guy from the video game--Professor Layton!" juror 4: *facepalms* judge: if you dont leave this courtroom, i'll find you in contempt and have you thrown in jail! Fitzgerald: "_I_ decide the rules of any room in which I enter! The daydreams of a child at recess are more believable than this farce--so listen to me, you fools!" *holds up a digital recorder--and presses play* voice: 'fine, i'll write you the check. but you forget about what i said about the backdoor and the murder, alright?' buchanan: !!!!! eckleburg: !!!! Fitzgerald: "Yes! This iRys audio recorder (buy one, get three free) captured the entire conversation!" buchanan: t-that must have been some actor speaking! Fitzgerald: "And an actor also signed this check, payable to me, with your signature, for $400,000?" buchanan:.........*JAWDROP* D8 Fitzgerald: "My work here is done. But feel free to continue this farce." *waves as he exits the courtroom* buchanan: *chasing after him* YOU SON OF A BITCH! *collar grab* you're going to throw all that money away for some absurd sense of justice?! neither the check or recording can be used as evidence! they cant prove it was me! Fitzgerald: *smacks away Buchanan's hand* "First, the recording is permissible--I am not a police officer. Second, your behavior is outing you already as guilty. Third..." *small laugh* " 'Justice'? Please. This was about your stocks." buchanan: ??? w-what are you- Fitzgerald: "Just the rumor of you being a murderer is enough to make your stocks plunge. It's already begun..." *holds up a phone, showing the stock market* "I already did short-selling of your stock, grossing 400 million dollars. By tomorrow, your company's stock will be worthless. That was Alcott's plan from the start." buchanan: .....*falls to his knees in shock* you got to be kidding me... all my years of work... -he throws a punch at fitzgerald- Fitzgerald: *catches the punch* buchanan: ?!?!?! Fitzgerald: *$1,000 hand squeeze* buchanan: *SCREAMS IN PAIN* officer: hold it right there! *glares at buchanan* Fitzgerald: "Attempted physical assault...Officer, please be sure to investigate that along with his other crimes." *turns and heads for the exit* -elsewhere- karl: *prodding lana's face* lana: *yaaawn* hmmm? *The scent of tea is coming from the kitchen* lana: *streeetch and heads over* morning edgar... thanks for- *ahem* thanks. 7///7; *taking a seat* so, how did the job go last night? Poe: .\\\\. *he's in an apron baking muffins* "Y-You're welcome...I...It went well. Got the information we needed, my sister and I." *nervous small laugh* lana: ^^ Poe: *sets out tray of muffins* "...Walnut maple muffin?" -elsewhere- louisa: *looking at phone*..... !!!! Fitzgerald: "???" louisa: oh goodness..... -article; family of two murdered in home.- Fitzgerald: "...Oh no..." louisa: how terrible... *holding back tears* -elsewhere- yosano: *reading the paper* victims were chad carson and veronica mckaul-carson... Dazai: "...One of those interviewed by us..." ranpo: *examining autopsy photos* look at the cuts on their necks....they were cut where major arteries are. so the killer had a fairly good sense of knowledge on the human body. and a scalpel was used to do the deed, given the size of the cuts. Dazai: "..." *stares at Yosano* yosano: D8< ranpo: they had a security camera installed. maybe we should check that out? Dazai: *nods* "Let's go." atsushi: right behind you. -and so- Dazai: "Got the video?" atsushi: *nods* -the video shows the couple relaxing at home and someone arrives. a young lady with dark hair. the three talk while the dark-haired woman goes out of the frame. she then returns with tea for the two. – atsushi: ...... -after some time passes in the video, the man collapses and the other woman sits down. the dark-haired woman pulls something from her bag; a scalpel. she then goes over to the man, and slashes his throat as the other woman begins screaming in horror- atsushi: !!!! Dazai: "That's her, isn't it? I remember asking..." -the two seem to be talking, before the dark-haired woman finishes the job on the other. she then looks up at the camera, smiling. she seems to be mouthing 'did i do a good job, master fyodor?'- Dazai: "Can you read lips?" atsushi:....*shakes his head* ranpo: *examines the security system; manhasset security* hmm... Dazai: "Spotted something, Detective?" ranpo: i think i heard this company made some face recognition security system. Dazai: *looks closer* " 'Manhasset'...Weren't they in the news?" ranpo: yeah, but who cares about that. *checking the system* -the dark-haired woman is identified... 'Zoey Lewis'- atsushi:....she looks different from the photo... Dazai: "Yeah--crazy eyes." atsushi: *examines the file*.....wait....isnt this that woman who went missing?! Dazai: "Yep...And she just killed the nurse who was trying to find her." atsushi: *gulp* Dazai: "Ranpo, you know anyone who can read lips? Or someone at Manhasset?" -two days later- eckleburg: i just wanted to thank you so much for all you've done, mr fitzgerald. Fitzgerald: *seated in his new corporate office, reading the newspaper* "How is your reinstatement going?" *pulls out shopping advertisement* eckleburg: well, my work has increased substantially. but it's better than life in prison. *chuckles* Fitzgerald: "The real crime would be to let your talent go to waste...And with the resources of this company now in my hands, especially your Eyes of God, all will help me in my search..." *takes the advertisement, stands, moves towards the exit* -elsewhere- zoey: ......*blankly staring at her scalpel* .....ehehe.... FD: "You did very well." zoey: ah~ *blush* FD: *takes the scalpel from her hand* "And what do you feel after what you did?" zoey:....as long as.....it pleases you....it doesnt really matter how i feel.... FD: *kisses her forehead* "That was the correct answer~" yana: *rolls eyes and gags* FD: "Did you complete all other work that needed to be done in your former friend's house?" -elsewhere- Izuku: "We're not really on-the-ground police...but you think this was a normal killing?" ochako: i dont know. but it's scary to think about. [all might: the villains who stand out are dangerous, but its the ones that lurk in the shadows you should really keep your guard up against...] Izuku: *balling up his hands into fists, shaking* "I-I hope that this killer is pulled from the shadows...because we should stop them!" -elsewhere- Dr. John: "..." *sips her alcohol, shakes* sachiko: ....damn.... Dr. John: *shakes her head* "I-I should have seen this coming..." sachiko: .....*sigh* i will be paying my respects... Dr. John: "...Sachiko?" sachiko: hmm? Dr. John: "...I need DWMA protection." sachiko: ?? melinda? Dr. John: *shakes her head* "I-I can't talk here...Can't you get me inside the school?" sachiko: ...i'll see what i can do.. -elsewhere- Mori: "Well, well, well, this is no good..." naoya: nyeh? Mori: *holds up an empty box of cereal* "We need more. ...What did you think I meant?" -elsewhere- Kunikida: "...Troubling." kirako: *nod* Kunikida: "We were assigned to find this woman, now she is killing people? What would provoke this reaction? Hallucinogens?" kirako: who can tell.... Kunikida: "Any word from Dazai and Ranpo?" kirako: nothing yet... Kunikida: "Call me the minute they contact you. I will meet with the company boss." kirako: *nods* Kunikida: *approaches boss's door* -elsewhere- Kid: "Father? What is it?" -elsewhere- Rin: "Zzz..." madoka: zzzz....*snuggle* Rin: *cuddles* madoka: =/////= Rin: *kisses her cheek in his sleep* -elsewhere- Hyde: *passed out, dosed in holy water* x___x -elsewhere- Kuro: *asleep atop a stack of textbooks* -elsewhere- Anya: =\\\\= *sigh of relief* tsugumi: hmm? Anya: "A bath is so good..." tsugumi: yeah. mio: oh, and your friend from school won you something in the claw machine. Anya: "???" -elsewhere- yana:.....*glances at the incubator* -inside resembles a small newborn- yana:...soon enough... FD: "Any idea for a name?" yana: *shrug* FD: "Well, keep at it." *pats her head* yana: *nod nod* FD: "Want me to bring other materials? I'm sure Zoey can find some more meat--" yana: i-it'll be fine. *sweatdrop* FD: *shrugs* "Whatever works..." -elsewhere- Shima: *eating a sandwich* -staaaaare- Shima: *suddenly tense* "I KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE! AND IT WON'T WORK!" *picks up his weapon--and a slip of paper* -silence- Shima: "..." *puts away the paper* unagi: *staaaaare* Shima: *but still clutches his weapon--and dives at a tree* "There you are!" unagi: eep! >-< Shima: "??? Snake priestess?" unagi: <pink haired devil....> 7///7;;; Shima: "?! Hey...What's with that face?" unagi: <.....you have cursed me...> Shima: "???" <...How did _I_ curse you?> unagi: <ever since that night....i've had.....strange feelings....> 7/////7 Shima: <'That night'?> (" 'Strange'?") unagi: <you came in the dead of night, playing that instrument and professing such feelings for me...> Shima: "..." *claps, laughs* <Oh, yeah! Now I remember when I--> "!!!" o\\\\o "...Oh..." unagi: ./////. Shima: o\\\\o <...And you've been...spying on me?> unagi: >->;;;; Shima: <...What did you see me doing?> -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Now, hold the camera..." *in fox form, who then bounces over to Hikage and Hinata* hinata + hikage: *pose* -snap- reimi: got it! Mr. Tsubaki: ^^ "Great! Thank you. Now I just have to finish cooking..." -elsewhere- Higan: "Just got the finishing touches to do..." -elsewhere- Tool: *staring at a 'pet turtle' display at a pet shop* "..." io: O.O Tool: "...Who did this to you, you majestic creatures?" turtle: ^o^ Tool: "...I want a turtle sanctuary..." saki: ^^; Pet Shop Employee: "Sir, may I help--" Tool: *aims sickle at him* "Release. The turtles." Pet Shop Employee: ._.; saki: tuhl, lets put the sickle down. ^^; -elsewhere- Poe: *shaking* owo karl: zzzzz =w= Poe: ("I-I managed to stay calm, have a conversation face-to-face without making a fool of myself...") *instantly spills his tea* D8> karl: *licks the tea* Poe: *lays out a towel rag to soak up the rest* "St-Still not as bad as it could be..." -elsewhere- Emine: *doing homework* "..." -elsewhere- Yohei: -_-; "Stop splashing, kiddo--you're getting more water on the floor than yourself." *holds up squeaky bath toy* toru: uu! ^o^ chie: ^^ *washing toru's hair* Yohei: *silly voice* "Does Toru want Mr. Rubber Ducky?" toru: dukky! chie: ^^ Yohei: "Quack quack quack!" toru: XD Yohei: *squeezes the duck, which makes a squeaky sound* -elsewhere- Bon: *grunts* -elsewhere- mito: zzzzz Chuuya: *petting her, while he looks at photographs* -photos of a younger chuuya and kouyou- Chuuya: ("I was so tiny...unlike now.") mito: *purrs* Chuuya: "She...keeps looking out for me." mito: =w= Chuuya: "...I should do something for her." -elsewhere- Dazai: *standing on his head* atsushi: ?? Dazai: "Helps me think..." atsushi:.....oookay then. Dazai: "Zoey...Hospital...What's the link? Those people missing from the hospital..." atsushi: .......kyouka told me about a man on the camera from earlier? Dazai: "??? A man?" atsushi: *nods* she said you saw a man in the camera at a restaurant? Dazai: *sighs* "Difficult ID'ing him...Looks familiar..." atsushi: hm..... Dazai: "There was one guy I met that looked like him...Even with the tech, it looked blurry." atsushi: hmmm.... Dazai: *sighs, lying down on the floor* "Whoever this guy is, he's hiding his tracks..." -underground- yana: *checking her phone* hmm. seems the 1st brigade handled some stuff i could care less about. FD: "Well, you know, the news needs to cover random stuff to fill up the pages..." *looks over her shoulder--and spots a photo of the 1st--* "!!! Well, _this_ is an interesting development…” barkova: *barking at the photo, drool dripping from her teeth* FD: *pats Barkova's head* "You recognize her too, huh, girl? Our old friend..." yana: hmm? you know these guys? FD: *points to Dia* "One in particular..." yana: hmmm.... {young!dia: *staring in horror, unable to speak*} {FD: *quiet laughter, blood dripping from his hand*} yana: so do we do something about it or just stick with the plan? FD: "Hmm..." *holds up two hands* "Stick to the plan...or have some fun with an old friend...?" barkova: o^o FD: "Meh. Guess it's more responsible to stick to the plan." yana: ah. zoey:...... FD: "I'll finish up the look at the security system. Yana, keep me updated on the little parasite." yana: *nods* FD: "Come along, <my dear>." zoey: of course~ FD: "Time to complete this new software..." *sits at desk* -elsewhere- Spirit: *looking through files* marie: *examining papers* Spirit: "You having any luck?" marie: nothing..*sigh* Spirit: "Nothing either...Sachiko seemed shaken by this..." marie: well, it happened to a coworker, so it's hard not to be...i can kind of relate....the DWMA faces dangerous things all the time....even jo-....*bites her lip* Spirit: *pat pat* marie: *sniff* t-thank you.... Spirit: "Take five...I'll keep looking." marie: n-no, i'll be ok... *wipes eye* Spirit: "...Okay. Let me take this file..." *opens it* -elsewhere- izumi: ...... Montgomery: "Hey...You okay? izumi: yeah....just worried about my mom.... Montgomery: "Oh...She's a doctor, right?" izumi: a nurse, but yeah... Montgomery: "What has she been dealing with?" izumi: stress about this whole murder thing....it was one of her coworkers who died... Montgomery: "Oh...That one in the news? I'm sorry..." izumi: yeah...i dont know how im able to help...she's....been through a lot in life. Montgomery: "...I wish I knew what to say...Not exactly familiar with 'family life'..." izumi: ....sorry to hear that. Montgomery: *shrug* "It happens...Maybe your mom just wants to know you're there?" izumi:...*nods* yeah... Montgomery: "...Does she ever have a lunch break that you could stop by during your lunch break?" izumi: maybe. it might help. Montgomery: "..." -\\\- "Not like I'm looking for more business at the cafe or anything..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: "All set." naho: they're gonna love this! Belkia: "Hee hee..." naho: *looks at the banner* -happy birthday tsubaki and lilac- Sakuya: "...Be nice if we had heard from someone else..." naho: hmm? Sakuya: "...Mr. Tsubaki is nowhere to be heard about Lilac?" naho: ....im sure he'll send something. *smiles* Sakuya: "...Better not be lying..." lavender: mail call. Belkia: *claps his hands* "Something for me?" lavender: it's from asakusa? Sakuya: "?!!" naho: *opens the box* there's a letter and a picture in here! *Letter: "To my subclass Lilac: I am sorry I am not there to wish you the happy birthday that you deserve." *inside are chocolate-covered orange slices* naho: awww... Sakuya: *removes another letter* "It's to...Tsubaki." -_-;;;; naho: oh. T_T; lavender: well her birthday is coming up too, so. naho: oh! right! OwO;; Sakuya: "...Do we have to give this to her? It's probably creepy..." tsubaki: hmm? is something going on? Sakuya: "!!!" *hides letter* ^^;; -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *humming* -someone watches from a distance- Twain: *peering through binoculars* girl in overalls: soooo, what're we doin? *swinging on a tree from what looks like a spider thread* girl in glasses: mr steinbeck told us to monitor fitzgerald's next move. man in pink: hard to believe he's head of a security company now. still no clue where nate, margie and eddie are. i hope they're ok... Twain: "Shh!" -they shut up- -peeeeek- Fitzgerald: *sets down his tea* "Hmm...But the other store had peanut butter at a much lower cost..." bram: hmm.. louisa: this is nice ^^ mary: duuuude, they got croutons and everything! Fitzgerald: "??? You like croutons?" mary: yeah, plus the word sounds funny ^^ bram:...ah. *sips tea* Fitzgerald: "Remind me again about your abilities?" mary: i can bring dead animals back to life! i think it has something to do with sending a shock to their soul wavelength or something? and bram can create and control his blood to his whims. he can even make weapons out of it! bram:..... *coughing up blood* urk- louisa: D8 Fitzgerald: "..." *offers a napkin* bram:....t-thanks.... -___- man in pink: oh no! the poor dear. D8> Fitzgerald: *looking at Bram...* bram:....i-its....a side effect...th-that happens a lot.... Fitzgerald: "Ah. Well, we can't have that. Louisa, I think we'll need more orange juice." girl in overalls: who're those guys? Twain: "...New players?" girl in overalls: neato! Twain: "Shh!" girl in overalls: OwO Fitzgerald: "We will have to make room for you in this operation, give you work as we proceed with plans..." mary: okay ^^ Fitzgerald: "And what do you want in exchange?" mary: all we're looking for is a roof over our heads and something to do. bram: i suppose we're just looking for some place to call home. Fitzgerald: "Hmm...Louisa, do you have a plan for using them?" -elsewhere- Poe: ^^;; karl: O.O~? Poe: "I was so busy daydreaming I forgot what I was doing..." *sets out Karl's food* karl: ^u^ *nom nom nom* Poe: *pet pet* "Now to make dreams into realities..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *her head is on fire* .\\\\. kim: *has the extinguisher out* Jacqueline: "J-Just do it already!" -PWSSSSSH- Jacqueline: *covered in foam* ._. "...Thank you." -elsewhere- Mephisto: *setting out coffee and treats* -elsewhere- Arthur: "Have at thee!" sayu: HYA! Arthur: *swings his blade on a low-flame* "I will get you!" sayu: *dodge and kicks him in the junk from behind* Arthur: X_____X *collapses* -elsewhere- Rin: "You can do it, Madoka!" madoka: *hitting targets* shura: *smiles*....... shiemi: way to go, miss kaname! ^o^ Rin: *claps* "Woo!" shura: ..... (thinking: this damn kid's gonna get us in so much trouble...) -elsewhere- Vulcan: *fixing walkie-talkie* "Okay, can you hear me now?" maki: yep, loud and clear. Vulcan: "Awesome..." *walks around* "Surprised you guys let them go to such ill-repair." -elsewhere- Hawthorne: "..." *he's in a closet, shirtless...* ???: *sniffle* Hawthorne: "..." *takes out a chain...* young!hawthorne: *staring at him, bloodstained* Hawthorne: "...Stop that...I have to atone..." young!hawthorne?:....hehehehe.... Hawthorne: *brings the chain down on his own back* "Shut up!" mitchell:......... Hawthorne: *pants* "I...did this all the time...to make up for my sins..." young!hawthorne?: no one will hear us screaming... im scared. im scared! ahaha! Hawthorne: "Shut up...My faith will guide me..." *whips himself again* young!hawthorne?: *broken smile* you killed that man.....monster. *blood dripping from his head* *Whip* Hawthorne: "Shut up...I will work off this sin..." mitchell:...... Hawthorne: "I will..." *whip* "I will..." *whip* "I..." *his hand trembles...he drops the chain and falls to his knees* -silence- Hawthorne: *his back is bleeding...he collapses to the floor in the fetal position* -silence...- Hawthorne: "God...Mitchell...Make it stop..." mitchell?:...s...sa...ave.....me.... Hawthorne: "?!!!" *turns* mitchell:...... -no reply- Hawthorne: "...Speak to me...Please..." -nothing- {mitchell:...i...l...lo...lo...} {Hawthorne: "???"} -silence- Hawthorne: *whimpers* "...Kill..." mitchell:.... Hawthorne: "Kill...that monster..." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "..." gin: ryu? Akutagawa: "Hmm?" *smiles* "Hello." gin: you ok? Akutagawa: "Of course! Isn't that right, Atsushi?" *holds up tiger plushie* gin:..... Akutagawa: QWQ gin:...*pap pap* ryu... Akutagawa: *hugs* gin: just let it out... Akutagawa: "I-I'm not normal...I'm...What is wrong with me?" gin: what do you mean exactly? Akutagawa: "Normal people don't do this. Normal people don't want to do those things to someone like him..." gin: ?? Akutagawa: "...I'm a stalker. A freak." gin: ....*pats his back*..... Akutagawa: "...I'm gay." gin: there's nothing wrong with that. Akutagawa: "...I'm not doing the right thing, am I?" gin: ... -elsewhere- ango:....hey odasaku....i know you probably cant hear me, but.....i just wanted to say hello.....*sigh* of course you wont answer......after what i've done, you probably hate me too......i couldnt blame you.... Dazai: "..." *crosses his arms* ango: !!....dazai.....good to see you.... Dazai: *waves* "...Had the same thought." ango: .....i had some time off....thought i'd come see an old friend.... Dazai: "Hmm...How's he doing?" ango: ...same as always....*sigh*... Dazai: "..." *shoulder pat* ango: ...you still havent forgiven me, huh? Dazai: *holds up a ruler, points at the top* "This is forgiveness." *points at one-inch* "You're about here. Which, incidentally, is Chuuya's height." ango:...*small chuckle* Dazai: "..." *pats Odasaku's tombstone* "Hope you're getting some rest, buddy." ango:.....*wipes his eyes* Dazai: "??? ..." *offers a hanky* ango: t-thanks........*ahem* so....how's life? Dazai: "My student is kicking ass and getting all the girlies." ango:....sounds dandy. 7_.7; Dazai: "How 'bout you? Work keeping you busy?" ango: yeah. often too busy to find a romantic partner. Dazai: "How about just someone to share your bed for the night?" ango:.... 7____.7; i'd try, but walking into those kind of establishments can be a little....embarrassing....i-if you're gonna flaunt, do it in private. Dazai: "...I meant a friend with benefits." *smirk* "What were you thinking?" ango: i-i wasnt thinking anything sexual! >///.<; Dazai: "Ha ha ha!" ("Like old times...") -elsewhere- Montgomery: *wiping tables* -ding- Montgomery: "Yes, hello. Welcome." -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...They are not terrible." fang-hua: *nods* they've come a long way. kirei: *nods* Benimaru: "...Hmm. If you were me, how would you reward them?" fang-hua: hmmm.... hmmmmmm..... *in deep thought* Benimaru: "Perhaps I should remove the weights from their ankles..." fang-hua + kirei: *sweatdrop* Relan: *collapsed on the ground* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "I can't figure out the answer to this question..." *holds up homework* chie: need some help, kiddo? setsuna: ^^ Shotaro: *nods* "I'm supposed to show my work..." -elsewhere- Kid: *folding clothes* stocking: hey kid? i could use some help in here. Kid: "Coming." *approaches* stocking: *tied in ropes* mind helping me out here? it's easier to do this with two people...~ Kid: o\\\\o "...H-How did you even get into this symmetrical mesh of ropes?" stocking: practice~ sooo....~ 7///7 Kid: "..." *smirks* "Why the rush?" *rests a hand along her ankle* stocking: i was hoping to surprise you i guess~ Kid: *slides his hand up her leg* "Consider me surprised..." stocking: ahh~ =///T Kid: "Persuade me to loosen these ropes..." *his hand reaches her hip, his other hand resting just under her arm* stocking: oh~ m-maybe i want them tighter~? Kid: *his hands move to the ropes around her waist* "Like this...?" *tugs* stocking: a-ahhh~<3 Kid: *small groan* "These do accentuate your body's natural charm..." *tightens the ropes on her wrists* stocking: oh~! >///< Kid: "Too tight?" *examines her wrist* stocking: *small smile* i-im ok kid. im not made of glass. Kid: *smiles* "You're right..." *a hand rests over her sex* "Still, I want to hear something shatter..." stocking: mmmn~ >///< Kid: *his finger rests along her there, as he leans his head to her arm--and licks* stocking: *soft moan* Kid: *his other hand holds one of her breasts* "These ropes make them look all the more seductive..." stocking: ahh~ Kid: *buries himself in the crook of her neck, kissing her--as his fingers squeeze her nipple* stocking: kiiid~! Kid: "Say you want it..." *he bites her neck lightly* stocking: a-ahh! k-kid! please! Kid: *unbuckles his pants, sliding them and his boxers down, as he holds her wrists* "Say 'pretty please with sugar on top'..." stocking: p-pretty please with sugar on top, babe~? Kid: *smiles, as he removes a condom* "You got it..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, napping* "Zzz..." -elsewhere- mafura:....~? Touma: "Quite a nice day, is it not, Tsurugi?" tsurugi: it certainly is, mr touma, sir~! ^^ Touma: "Indeed..." *pats Mafura's head* "Perhaps it is a day for some outdoor activities." mafura: yay! ^o^ Touma: "I want you to check in on a friend of mine..." mafura: ok! Touma: "I think you'll like her--she's quite trusting..." -elsewhere- Poe: *holding a plate of cookies* owo;;; ghost child: expecting company? Poe: "Maybe? I don't know. Probably not. You know how people's schedules are...Or how they realize they made terrible mistakes and shouldn't come over to visit." *nervous laughter* -knocks- Poe: owo "!!!" *opens the door* lana: *shaking a bit* hey. Poe: *serious* "Lana? What's wrong?" lana: j-just had some trouble on the way, n-nothing major. ^^ (mafura: mr touma said he wanted to see you again.) Poe: " 'Trouble'? Were you harassed?" lana: .... i-it's fine, really. *wipes eyes* Poe: "..." *holds out a napkin* "It doesn't seem that way..." lana: .... *wipes eyes*.... Poe: "..." *sets down cookies, takes her hand* "Come. Sit down..." lana: *sniff* t-thanks. Poe: "...This does not seem like just 'trouble'...Is this something for the police...or detectives?" lana:...i-i dont know... Poe: "...Did they follow you here?" lana: n-no....i got away... Poe: "And who is 'they'?" lana:... Poe: "...You don't have to tell me. I just...hope I can help, either way." lana:....*tears falling as she trembles* Poe: "!!!" *awkward back pat* -she explains everything. and i mean _everything_- Poe: o________o "...Vampires?" lana: i-i know, it all sounds crazy. hell, even i have a hard time believing it... Poe: "And this man...?" lana: *whimpering* he's making my life a living hell...i dont know what to do... Poe: "...You can't let him do this to you..." lana: i-i know...b-but.. -she explains some more, including that he had intentions on targeting him- Poe: ._. *small voice, points at himself* "Me?" lana:....*trembling* im sorry...he's trying to hurt you because i got close to you...im so sorry....*crying* Poe: "..." *hug* lana: ??!! Poe: "You have nothing to apologize for." lana: b-but i... Poe: "This is beyond you...Whoever this monster is, he is the one responsible, not you." lana:.....*crying into his chest* i just want my life back to normal. without him terrorizing me! Poe: .\\\. *pats her back, stroking* "...You've tried to do this alone...I think you need help..." lana: *trembling, still crying* Poe: "...You can't trust the police on this, if he is this powerful...The Agency...?" lana:...i-i dont know what to do...s-should i lay low? and what if he goes after my dad next? Poe: "...He might. Maybe you both need to be somewhere else." lana:.....where do we go? Poe: .w.;;; "...I have many spare rooms." lana: i-is that a good idea....i-if he finds out where you live... Poe: "I will protect you." lana: ..... *small blush* Poe: .\\\. "A-And we have ghosts here! Ghosts can intimidate the scariest person!" *nervous laugh* lana:....*small laugh* Poe: "So...Um...Think about it?" lana:.....ok..... *small kiss on the cheek* thanks, edgar. Poe: o\\\\\w\\\\\o *his brain has stopped working* "G..." lana:.... ?? edgar? are you ok?! Poe: *passes out on couch* lana:.... ^^; Poe: XWX karl: D8 Poe: "...Tea?" -elsewhere- Kid: =\\\\= stocking: *panting*

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 37

more of dem vampire feels

Mr. Tsubaki: *knocks* "Naho?" naho *she opens her door* ?? Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles, holding a wrapped box* "How are you feeling?" naho: ok.... Mr. Tsubaki: "Good...Um...I had a belated Christmas gift for you..." naho: what is it? Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "You'll only know by opening..." naho: *she unwraps it*....*shiny eyes* *hug* thank you! *hic* Mr. Tsubaki: "Hee hee..." *pats her back* "You're welcome..." naho: ^^ *hic* h-happy birthday sir... Mr. Tsubaki: *pats her head* "Thank you, Naho..." *concerned* "You sure you okay?" naho: ..... *she tells him what happened* please dont be mad at sham... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *frowning* "...Did he hurt you?" naho: n-no...but...i feel ashamed of myself.... Mr. Tsubaki: "Please, don't...It happened, you did nothing wrong..." naho:....*tearing up* Q~Q Mr. Tsubaki: *hugs her* "It's okay..." -elsewhere- mephisto: ah~ nice and refreshed for the new year! *in only a bedsheet* Amaimon: "...Are you the Baby New Year?" mephisto: who knows~ XP felisia: ^^; *also draped in a bedsheet* Amaimon: *stares at Felisia* "...Should I not be here right now?" maid: 7_7; Amaimon: "...Or am I supposed to be in a bedsheet, too? I'm lost." maid: *pulls him away* Amaimon: "???" mephisto: >->; well then....did you want to go for a second round? felisia: 7w7 mephisto: *growls and glomps* felisia: >///w///< -elsewhere- Kepuri: *small moan* akaderu: you ok? Kepuri: *shakes her head* "I worried I drank too much last night..." *covers her mouth* akaderu: *pats her back and helps her to the bathroom* easy does it... Kepuri: *struggling to walk and not vomit on the way...* >~< -elsewhere- Benimaru: *lying asleep in bed* fang-hua: zzzz... *in her own room* Tsukiyo: *reading* -\\\\\\- Konro: *doing morning patrol, whistling* kirei: *standing at the foot of the shrine* .... Konro: "Good day, Sister." kirei: !!! ah! commander. a pleasure. Konro: *bows* "Sorry to have startled you--and happy new year, by some traditions..." kirei: *she nods* how is commander shinmon? *slight blush* Konro: *friendly laugh* "Still asleep. Last night's festivities kept him up all night--not because he was partaking, but because he was trying to keep the peace..." kirei: r-right..... .///. *thinking back to the previous night, where they shared a kiss.* Konro: "??? In any case, would you like me to pass along any message to Young Master?" kirei: hmm? oh, he's always welcome to visit the shrine if he feels like it. Konro: *nods* "I think I'll encourage him to pay a visit. Say hi to the twins for me." kirei: right. -elsewhere- Hibana: *wiggling her freed toes* "So good to have that cast off...but not looking forward to getting muscle mass back to my leg." gabriella: aww. *snuggle* Hibana: *cuddles* "But...if I have to go through recovery with you, that's just lovely. Happy new year~" -elsewhere- tsubaki: happy birthday~ Black Star: "WOO! Thanks!" soul: *smiles* kilik: ^^ Black Star: "What'd you all get me?" -elsewhere- kurome: ^o^ Dabi: -______- himiko: :D *has a sweater on that says 'lil villain on board'* kurome: *hug's her father's leg* i love you papa! Kurogiri: ^^ "Papa loves you, too." kurome: hehe! Dabi: "Tch...Babies." himiko: yup! there's gonna be two babiiiies 8D sachi: hehe~ Dabi: -________- yuuji: *smiles at sachi* Kurogiri: "It is quite good. You will be an excellent mother, Himiko." himiko: yay! 8D Dabi: *stands to exit...* -elsewhere- Arthur: *yawn* tamaki: zzzz.... Arthur: *cuddles next to her, smiles* tamaki: zzzzz....=w= Arthur: *holds her, small kiss on her cheek...* "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Mikuni: "..." metsu: he's been off the past few days... Jeje: "Hmm..." -elsewhere- Gopher: *holding up a new calendar* "Yay!" eibon: another year has come and gone. <lets work our hardest for the new year> Gopher: *claps his hands* "New year! New year!" -elsewhere- Black Star: *munching on cake* "Thanks for all the gifts!" soul: no problem, dude. sid: happy birthday kiddo. *back pats* Black Star: "Thanks, old man!" *grin full of frosting* tsubaki: ^^ Black Star: "Now I'll just have to beat all you all with even better birthday gifts!" kilik: ^^ Black Star: "But seriously, thanks for all of this...I'm gonna use these gifts to be even more awesome!" -elsewhere- Relan: *jogging, panting* ryuuko: *timing him* Giovanni: *wheeze* *sneaks up behind Ryuuko* "How is he doing...?" ryuuko: !!! he's improving sir... Giovanni: "Gooooood...I will help him..." *pulls out a flamethrower* ryuuko: please do not. mikami: D8> -elsewhere- Kid: *drying off* stocking: how do you feel? Kid: *smiles* "Refreshed. You?" stocking: much better now. Kid: "Good..." *swings his towel over her and around her back, drawing her towards him* stocking: eek! haha! >///w///< Kid: "You're so cute~" *kiss on her cheek* stocking: hehe~ Kid: *kiss on the other cheek* "Too cute..." *small pat on her bottom* stocking: hehe~ *smooch* here's to a new year~ Kid: *smooch back* "To the new year...I think we have a lot to look forward to..." stocking: yeah. Kid: *pulls back, smiles* "I suppose I should put some clothes on..." -elsewhere- Emine: *stretches* lin: zzzz.... Emine: "..." *strokes her cheek* lin:.... =w= Emine: "Happy New Year, Lin..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: *walking around town* -elsewhere- Bakugo: *putting out a fire* "Jeez! Don't they have firefighters for this stuff?!" mina: to be fair, you diiiid kinda go overboard with the fireworks ^^; Bakugo: ಠ益ಠ) "I DID WHAT I HAD TO DO, SO BACK OFF!" mina: O-O; Izuku: *holding a fire hose* "Ochako! Turn on the faucet!" ochako: right! -elsewhere- Akitaru: "..." *looking at photographs* miwa: *writing things down* Akitaru: *sighs...* miwa: you alright? Akitaru: *shrugs* "Just thinking about what to do with this new year. I'm not that great on resolutions." -elsewhere- Ponera: *petting ants* ant: ^o^ Ponera: "So cute~" *hug* shaula: zzzzz.... Medusa: "Grimoire, what is on the itinerary for your organization?" -elsewhere- Black Star: "..." soul: you ok? Black Star: "Just thinking...I'm a year older and all..." soul: soon we'll be graduating... sayaka: yeah, a real bummer im a year behind you guys. and i still plan on doing the ALT classes too... Black Star: *some mockery* "Aw, are you going to miss us? Hee hee..." sayaka: im getting there! >3< Black Star: "Ha ha ha! I know you'll get there!" -elsewhere- Kepuri: *in bed, groaning, holding her stomach* akaderu: you sure you're ok? Kepuri: *shakes her head "no"* "...Last night is still a blur...Did you use a..." akaderu: i think so. Kepuri: *groans* "I hope so...Just in case, get me a pregnancy test..." akaderu: right... Kepuri: "...And ice cream. And ginger ale. And crackers..." akaderu: o...k.... Kepuri: *groans, huddles in bed* "Fuuuuuuuuuuck..." -elsewhere- Lawless: ….. julian: you seem off again, are you sure you're alright? Lawless: "...I'm fine." *hugs his doll* julian: ..... romina: .... -seems the doll was customized- Lawless: "...What?!" romina: nothing. >.>; Lawless: "..." *sets his doll on the mantle* "In any case, after what that freak-job Tsubaki did, I don't trust anyone getting near him. I say we wipe them all out..." julian: even so, we dont know their location. Lawless: "Grrr....Has to be a way to find out...Who would know? I mean, besides Tsubaki herself." julian: then maybe ask her? Lawless: "...Okay." Lawless: [yo, tsu. where art that tsubaki guy's secret lair?] tsubaki: .... [dont remember. sorry ^^;] Lawless: [oh really?] "...She just lied to me!" tsubaki: ...... Lawless: "Hmph. She's not going to spill...Just have to find another way to dig up Tsubaki's location..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: "...I am sorry, Naho." naho:....*sigh* well, best to just forget it, eh? Shamrock: *nods* "I agree." naho: ....aaanyway, sakuya, lila and i were gonna visit the shrine~ Shamrock: *nods* "Enjoy the visit--and don't draw attention to yourselves..." naho: ok~ Mr. Tsubaki: "I will repeat Shamrock's point--" *pulls on Shamrock's ear* Shamrock: X_Q;;; Mr. Tsubaki: "Be careful..." naho: *she nods* come on, i even got us new kimonos! Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "Those look lovely." *tugs harder on Shamrock's ear* "Don't they?" Shamrock: X_____Q;;;;; "Yes!" -later- ao: happy new years everyone. midori: here's hoping your wishes all come true. Mr. Tsubaki: *shiny eyes* "OH! That is a wonderful kimono--congrats!" naho: hehe~<3 lilac: it's....nice. Meme: *looking around* "Huh...Odd fashion choices..." Mr. Tsubaki: "The food--the outfits--the lighting--the architecture! Happy happy happy!" tsugumi: well, i guess it's traditional for the new year....at least from how i remember it. Sakuya: *spots Tsugumi, overhears* "??? You've been to these before?" tsugumi: *she nods* my family always visits the shrine back home. do you know what you're going to wish for? Sakuya: "...Yeah, I have some ideas..." mahiru: *at the shrine* -he wished to help resolve the mr tsubaki incident soon- Sakuya: *spots Mahiru* "!!!" Sakuya: *hides behind statue* ("Crap crap crap...") mahiru: kuro, did you want to wish for anything? tsubaki: ^^ Kuro: "I wished that Nintendo would stop delaying on mobile apps..." mahiru: *sweatdrop* Kuro: "..." *tap on the shoulder* "I was kidding. Can't you take a joke?" mahiru:....anyway, its your turn tsubaki. tsubaki: ok. Mr. Tsubaki: *wandering nearby* Mr. Tsubaki: *shiny eyes* "!!!" tsubaki: *making her wish* -she wants to resolve the mr tsubaki incident peacefully- Mr. Tsubaki: *watches from afar* Mr. Tsubaki: *calmly approaches Tsubaki and the others* "Good day." tsubaki: !!!....hello. Mr. Tsubaki: *holds up his hands, open* "I am here as a bystander, only. I am unarmed." mahiru: !!! *notices something behind a statue* excuse us. Sakuya: o_o;;; ("Crap crap crap!!!") Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles at Mahiru, before looking at Tsubaki* "...I am sorry." tsubaki: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "My subclasses were awful for what they did to you, and I am sorry that you were hurt." tsubaki: it's fine. let bygones be bygones, eh? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods, before making his wish...* -with sakuya- mahiru: sakuya! hey! Sakuya: o\\\\\o "H-Hey?" mahiru: here to make a wish for the new year? naho: O///w///O Sakuya: "Y-Yeah...Just...Here for that..." *scratches back of his neck* "How you holding up?" lilac: h-hey..mahiru. mahiru: doing good. kuro's doing well too.... oh. hey lilac and....you're naho, right? naho: *nods* Sakuya: -_-;;; "Yeah...This is Naho." naho: dont mind me~ ^///^ mahiru:....ok...say, if its ok, did you guys want to go to the karaoke bar later? i'll even invite ryusei and koyuki! naho: (thinking: put your arm around him! come one! closer! closeeerrrr...) Sakuya: "...I'll have to ask Tsubaki, but I think he'd be fine with that..." mahiru: great! i'll be just like old times! Sakuya: -\\\\- "Yeah...Old times." mahiru: so, see you guys this afternoon hopefully? Sakuya: "Yeah, see you then." *waves* naho: *pouts* Sakuya: -_-;;; "Stop that, Naho." naho: o3o; Kuro: "??? Is it really a good idea to hang out with the other side?" mahiru: even if he is tsubaki's subclass, he's still my friend. Sakuya: "...Naho, go convince Mr. Tsubaki to let us go karaoke-ing..." naho: can and will do! *goes to do that* lilac:.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Okay, Naho, sure...Who is going?" -naho tells him- naho: pleeeease? i really...want sakuya to be happy. Mr. Tsubaki: "I see..." *pat on the head* "Go ahead!" Sakuya: "...Lilac? You okay?" lilac: do you....like mahiru? Sakuya: "...What?" lilac: you seem to...r-really like him.... s-sorry if that seems too personal to ask! naho: we got the ok guys! Sakuya: "..." *looks away* "L-Let's see what else is around." -\\\- -elsewhere- PlushFix: "So, we got new recruits--what's the plan? When we get to hurt more people?" hina: well, right now, the plan is crowdsourcing our next plan. PlushFix: "??? Huh? What does that mean? Like, raising money online?" hina: ....*shrug* anyone got any ideas? PlushFix: "Hmph...Well, after some games of 'Strip Poker' and 'Cuddle the Teddy Bear,' I suggest finding rich people, get money off them, then hide the bodies." hina: sounds good. -elsewhere- Relan: [texts pic of himself, flexing an arm: "progress"] shinra: [lookin good ^^ <3] Relan: [aw thanx. not at your level yet] shinra: [soon tho ^^] Relan: [maybe. how are u?] shinra: [doing good. u?] Relan: [commander giovanni scared the crap out of me. i mean, not literally] shinra: [yikes] Relan: [yeah -_-; at least i'm in one piece ha ha. u have plans this weekend?] -elsewhere- Yumi: "Go to Daddy, Shiori!" *holding phone to record video* shiori: *crawling over* papa! lord death: come on! you can do it sweetie! -she made it!- lord death: there we go! Yumi: "Yay! Good work, Shiori!" shiori: ^o^ Yumi: *moves to Shiori, holding the phone up to her* "You are progressing so well, Shiori." *smiles at Death* shiori: ^w^ lord death: so cute! and so smart too! Yumi: "Very smart." *eyeglass flash* lord death: indeed! owo; Yumi: *kisses Shiori's forehead* shiori: mama! Yumi: "Awww, so smart. And who is that?" *points to Death* shiori: papa! Yumi: *claps* "Yay!" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *waves at Tsubaki* "Well...good night." tsubaki: *she nods and gives a small wave* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *turns to depart* naho: that went well~ well, we better go get changed~ we got karaoke toniiight~! Mr. Tsubaki: *sad smile* "Yes...Hurry along..." -later- Sakuya: “…” lilac: are you going to be ok? Sakuya: "Y-Yeah...Just, you know, hard to get back into the swing of things." lilac: i-im sure you'll be ok. naho: you ready guys~? Sakuya: "Yeah, sure..." -elsewhere- Kuro: "Sure this is still a good idea?" mahiru: yeah. Kuro: "Hmm...I guess I'm stuck going..." mahiru: *nods* now, since ryusei and koyuki dont know about you, we'll just say you're a friend of mine from work, ok? Kuro: "Yeah, yeah, whatever." -elsewhere- Yohei: "How's the reading?" chie: doing good. *nuzzles into him* Yohei: "Hee hee..." *smooch* "Need anything?" chie: some water would be nice. Yohei: "On it...Be right back..." *gets up, goes to the kitchen...* -in kepuri's room- Kepuri: T~T *hugging her pillow* akaderu: well? how'd it go? Kepuri: "Well, I'm not pregnant..." akaderu: ah. Kepuri: "I hope this is just a stomach virus..." akaderu:...should we get you to a doctor? Kepuri: *nods* "Emergency room..." akaderu: right, shit. -elsewhere- Hibana: *smooch* gabriella: >///w///< Hibana: "So cute when you blush..." *picks up a work file* "But it's after work hours." gabriella: ah. Hibana: "So, how would you like to spend this evening? In or out?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *enters mansion* "..." otogiri: welcome home. belkia: heyoo! Mr. Tsubaki: T_T "Hi." belkia: you ok? Mr. Tsubaki: *shakes his head* "I saw her..." belkia: woooooah! otogiri: good for you. Mr. Tsubaki: "And I'm not with her now..." T______T otogiri: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "I miss her! I want to be with her...and she probably hates me..." belkia ._.; Mr. Tsubaki: *sobbing* Shamrock: x_-;; "Young Master is having a moment of melancholia. We shall do our best to tend to him..." lavender: should i bust out the sake? Shamrock: "Might as well..." Mr. Tsubaki: "S-Sake?" *meek nod* lavender: hell yeah! kid's are out or asleep, which means the grown ups are gonna party! oi! higan! get on out here! it's party time! Higan: "Alright!" *holds up a whip and a blindfold* "Party time!" Shamrock: "NOT. THAT. KIND." lavender: hey, the night's still young. Shamrock: x______o;;;; Mr. Tsubaki: *sits...holds out his cup* "Just a bit of saki to start, please..." -elsewhere- ryusei: oi! sakuya! long time no see! koyuki: ^^ Sakuya: "Well, well, well--look what the cat dragged in." *bro-fist* mahiru: *smiles* koyuki: are these your new friends from your new school? lilac: .... Sakuya: "...Yeah. Lilac, Naho..." naho: Naho Toguchi, nice to meet you ^^ Kuro: "..." mahiru: ah, right. koyuki, ryusei, this is kuro, one of my coworkers at the onsen. Kuro: "Yo." Sakuya: "...Hi." -elsewhere- true cross secretary: did you hear? seems sir pheles' daughter will be doing cross training with the exorcists students. True Cross Staffer: "Really? So, she's joining the faculty?" secretary: seems so. and fresh out of school too. worker: but that wont be until june though. Staffer: "Impressive, though." *smiles* "Always good to have a variety of faculty here..." worker: mr angel, what do you think? Angel: *glaaaaaaaaaaaare* worker: O-O;; secretary: O-O; Staffer: "...Jeez, sir, calm do--" Angel: "Devils." *turns to leave...* worker: jeez, what's eating him? Staffer: "Too much coffee?" Angel: *walking away* ("What is this school coming to...?") -elsewhere- Shinoda: "How is she?" akaderu: she's....its just a stomach bug. Shinoda: "Really? All of this, to the emergency room, simply because of a stomach flu?" akaderu:....i just wanted to make sure. Shinoda: "..." *pats his back* "Good man." akaderu: if it was something-....i just cant lose her again. Shinoda: *nods* "But she's fine, now...That's a good thing." -elsewhere- Kid: "How is True Cross paperwork going?" stocking: busy. ^^; Kid: *frowns* "I wish I could help...but I'd probably obsess over dotting every 'i' and crossing every 't.'" stocking: hehe *smooch* Kid: -\\\\- "I should finish my paperwork as well..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Ha ha ha! And Mahiru didn't know he had the gum stuck in his hair for, like, an hour!" mahiru: ^^;; naho: that sounds like a....sticky situation! XD ryusei: XD Kuro: "...Ha." koyuki: so, are you three in the same homeroom or...? Sakuya: "...Um..." naho: we share a few classes. lilac: *nod* Sakuya: "Yeah..." *looking through music selection* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "HA HA HA! Belkia, y-your face is so long and squishy!" belkia: DUDE HOLY SHIT HAHAHAHA! Shamrock: x____-;;;; "...I'm drunk." Higan: *swinging his shirt over his head, his tie around his forehead* lavender: sucks that otogirin turned in for the night. *downs another bottle of sake* Mr. Tsubaki: "Duh-amn, girl! You put that stuff away!" Shamrock: "St-Stop hogging it, Lavender. At least pour some for me..." lavender: here, knock yerself out. Shamrock: *pours some into his cup--* Mr. Tsubaki: *snatches Shamrock's, drinks it* Shamrock: x_o Higan: "Hee hee..." *grabs Lavender from behind* lavender: *rolls eyes and hands shamrock the bottle* kyan~! >w< Shamrock: *takes bottle* "???" Higan: *grabs her breasts* "So nice~" lavender: >////o jeez, does booze always get you this turned on~? Higan: "Very--" *rips open her top* lavender: oho~ getting ahead of ourselves are we~? Shamrock: x____o;;; Mr. Tsubaki: "..." Higan: "Too much? Or more?" belkia: dang! lavender: well, the top was gonna come of sooner or later. *shrug* anyone interested in getting laid tonight? if so raise your hand! Shamrock: x_______o;;;;;;;; Mr. Tsubaki: "..." Shamrock: "..." *tentative hand raise* lavender: oh? so we got one hand up. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Seriously, Sham?" belkia: dang! Shamrock: X_T;;;; *meek nod* "I...would like to..." lavender: *grins and looks at higan* so should this be a three way or should i warm him up first? Higan: "I think he needs some warming up first..." Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *stands to leave* lavender: do you wanna give him a go or should i? Shamrock: x_____o;;; Higan: "How 'bout you start...?" *unbuttoning his own pants...* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *goes into his room...* lavender: nice! well, lets go then~ *tugs shamrock along by his tie* Shamrock: x_____o;;;;;; "O-Okay..." *follows* Higan: *pulling off his pants, following them...* Mr. Tsubaki: *looks around his room...sees his scarf...* T_T -later- lavender: fuuuck that was great. *panting* Shamrock: *panting as well* "Wow..." *gulp* "Th-Thanks..." Higan: *lights up a cigarette* "Awesome..." lavender: at least ya didnt break anyones legs this time. Shamrock: "..." *shamed* "I...just got enthusiastic...You, um...do well with your mouth." Higan: "Ha ha! Yep! She does..." lavender: so should i do the other way around then~? Shamrock: x____o;;; "...I want that..." lavender: *smirks and turns around, shaking her rear and rubbing higan's length between her bosom* Higan: *already getting long* "D-Damn..." *holds cigarette in his mouth* Shamrock: "..." *holds her backside, as he guides himself into her sex...* -in mr tsubaki's room- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." doll: ...... Mr. Tsubaki: *hugs the doll* "...I have to change..." \you know its not that simple\ Mr. Tsubaki: "B-But, surely, I can make an exception. I have to fulfill my mission, but--" \the girl?\ Mr. Tsubaki: "...I can...I can convince her..." \oh?\ Mr. Tsubaki: "...What should I do? I want to do what I was destined to...but i want to be good for her..." -elsewhere- Arthur: "Feeling alright?" tamaki: yeah, why wouldnt i be? Arthur: "Just making sure...Want a blanket?" tamaki: sure. Arthur: *takes one out of the dresser, puts it down...* "...You're warm." tamaki: .////. Arthur: "..." *small kiss on her forehead* tamaki: *blush* Arthur: *hugs her* "Tamaki..." tamaki: >////< Arthur: "...You okay?" tamaki: i-im fine-nya! Arthur: "...Would you be fine...if I did this...?" *kiss on her cheek* tamaki: *blushing* -elsewhere- Sakuya: "...Huh. Not a bad set of pipes, Naho." naho: tee-hee~<3 lilac: *was too nervous* Kuro: *looking through songs* "...Here." -elsewhere- Mr. Arthur Angel: *walking through streets* "Letting that demon into the school...and as a teacher. Awful." licht: you've been at it for 30 mintues, just let me have a turn already. -_-; Lawless: "I need that doll for dress up, so butt out!" licht: i bet i could have gotten it in quicker time than you. Lawless: "..." *steps back* "Hmph. Let's see your mettle, then. Have at it." licht: you got to set your mind on what it is you want. work your hardest for it. *using the control stick with one hand and...playing piano with the other?* -a piano barrier surrounds the doll, letting the crane hold onto it better- -WINNER!- licht: there. Lawless: -_-;; "Who knows himself a braggart, let him fear this, for it will come to pass that every braggart shall be found an ass." -\\\\- "Thanks for the doll." Mr. Angel: "???!!!" *approaches* "What power was that, to conjure that child's game?" Lawless: "...'Child's game'?" licht: it's because.....*pose* im an angel. Lawless: and the most stylish angel there ever was~! Mr. Angel: "Hardly! Because it is I--" *pose* "--who is an angel!" Lawless: *annoyed twitch* "...No." licht: *twitch* excuse me? Mr. Angel: "I am Auguste Arthur Angel!" Lawless: "..." ("A...A...A?") licht: *unimpressed* Mr. Angel: *unseathes his sword* Lawless: "Oh, thou is gettin' all badass over yonder..." Lawless: "Yo, Licht. Show this guy who the real angel is." Mr. Angel: "Ha ha ha! With what? Those childish wings on his back?" Lawless: "THOSE WINGS ARE AWESOME!" licht: where did you get that sword? at a discount costume store? Lawless: "LOL! Good one, Lich-tan!" licht: *KICK* i wasnt asking you shit rat. Lawless: "Ow! What the hell?!" Mr. Angel: *stares...then FLASH STEP* Lawless: "Huh?" *Mr. Angel slices at Lawless, neck, shocking him...no damage...until...his "Hyde" name-tag comes off, landing in Mr. Angel's hand* Mr. Angel: *smirk* licht: *jumps up and kicks him in the face* nope. *reclaims the name-tag and returns it to hyde* Lawless: -_-;;; "Thanks..." Mr. Angel: "How dare you kick into my glorious visage!" *slices at Licht* -piano shield- licht: you talk way too much. Mr. Angel: "Ha! No sin can withstand God's glory!" Lawless: "Tch. I'll take that challenge..." -elsewhere- Kid: *massaging Stocking's back* "Better?" stocking: much better~ Kid: "You will be a great teacher...and I will be home, to give you all you need..." stocking: *she smiles* since the true cross order and DWMA work so close together, maybe i could see you during coffee breaks too~? *wink* Kid: *smiles* It's a date..." *kisses her cheek* stocking: hehe~<3 man, june cant get here any sooner... Kid: "Yes...So much to look forward to...Graduation...and..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "..." *leans down, kisses her lips* stocking: mmmm~<3 Kid: "...I love you so much...and I always will." stocking: i love you too kid. and dont forget that, ok? Kid: *holds her hand* "...I won't..." -elsewhere- Hibana: *cuddles* gabriella: UwU -elsewhere- naho: we're hooooome~ Sakuya: *looks around* "...Where is everyone?" belkia: *upside down* IIIIIM GONNA SWIIIIING FROM THE CHANDELIEEEEER~! otogiri: -_-; Sakuya: "...You have fun with that. Try not to scuff the ceiling." otogiri: tsubaki's in his room....he cried himself to sleep. lilac:..... Sakuya: "Where's Shamrock?" otogiri: you dont want to know. Sakuya: "??? Well, okay. I'm gonna head to bed. Night." otogiri: .... naho: *yawn* niiighty night.... Sakuya: *walks by Lavender's room...* lavender: ahhhh fuck that was good~ -creeeeeak- Sakuya: o________o;;;; Higan: "Yeah, you like that--" *SPANK SPANK SPANK* Sakuya: o_______________o;;;;; Shamrock: "AH! N-Not there!" Sakuya: o_______________________________o;;;;; lavender: oh~! oh fuck~! Shamrock: *smacks his lips* "You are quite tasty, Lavender...But I think I need to taste something else..." Higan: "Heh heh...Yeah, right there, Sham..." Shamrock: *lick lick* lavender: *moaning* oh~!<3 Sakuya: *squeak of fear* -mr tsubaki's room- Mr. Tsubaki: Q_Q otogiri: tsubaki? are you asleep? Mr. Tsubaki: *sniff* "N-No..." otogiri:....*sits on the bed and pats his shoulder* Mr. Tsubaki: *whimpers* "Why is this so hard...?" otogiri:.....*listening* Mr. Tsubaki: "...How do I...complete what we were asked to do, against these Sins...when that means I could lose her...?" otogiri:... Mr. Tsubaki: "I don't know what to do...except cry out all of this sadness and confusion." otogiri:...coffee? Mr. Tsubaki: *meek nod* -morning- Shamrock: X____Q "Why did I do that last night...?" naho:...*pap pap* Sakuya: Q_____Q "My eyes...My ears..." Higan: *satisfied sigh* lilac: ?????????? Mr. Tsubaki: *passes plate of fruit to Lilac* "When you're older..." *smile* ame: morning.... *rubbing her tired little eyes* Mr. Tsubaki: "Good morning, Ame~ How did you sleep?" *glares at Higan, Shamrock, and Lavender to tell them to behave* ame: *rests on the couch* tired...orange juice please.... lavender: comin right up kiddo. Mr. Tsubaki: "Aw...Was your bed okay?" ame: *nod nod* Mr. Tsubaki: "Just a bad sleep? Nightmares?" ame:...i miss mama and papa.... Sakuya: "..." Higan: "..." Shamrock: "..." otogiri:..... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *smiles* "Want to see them today?" belkia: q.q ame: really?? *shiny eyes* Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "We just have to determine where to meet..." Mr. Tsubaki: "We could meet at one of your favorite places, Ame. Where do you like to go?" ame: *doodling a small playground area* ^u^ Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh! I know that spot!" Mr. Tsubaki: "I'll let your parents know we will meet them there." ame: *nod nod* Mr. Tsubaki: "Otogiri, I will need your help." otogiri: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "I will need cover, especially against any threats..." otogiri: understood. Mr. Tsubaki: "Ame, get ready to meet your parents~" ame:..am i...going to go home with them? Mr. Tsubaki: "...We're going to find out." -elsewhere- Black Star: *stretches, yawns, turns in bed* tsubaki: zzzzz.... Black Star: *hug* "I want you to know something..." tsubaki: mmmn? *yawn* Black Star: "I'm gonna exceed God..." *kisses her cheek* "...and you're always going to be way better than I ever was." tsubaki: aww.. >///< Black Star: *light laugh, cuddles* tsubaki: ^///^ Black Star: "How 'bout we go out today?" tsubaki: sounds wonderful. Black Star: "Awesome! Maybe swing by the park for a walk, get ice cream, pick up something with that gift card?" tsubaki: sounds like a date~ Black Star: "Well, we are boyfriend-girlfriend, so, yeah, a date! Hee hee..." *kisses her* tsubaki: hehe~<3 Black Star: "You want the bathroom first? Or should I make breakfast?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *snore* tamaki: zzzz.... Arthur: *whimpers* "D-Don't hurt me..." shinra:....?? Arthur: "Let me go home...You've kept me here long enough..." shinra: arthur? Arthur: "No...No...NO!" *fists goes out--* *THUD* Arthur: *falls onto floor* "...Ow." tamaki: ?!?! shinra: *exits* tamaki: AT LEAST HELP HIM ASS! D8< Arthur: "F-Forget it, Tamaki. Sorry. I woke you up..." tamaki: its fine. *she gets out and helps him back up* Arthur: *looks up* o\\\\\o "...We have a few more hours before we have to report...Want to get back to bed?" tamaki: mayb- *slips on the bedsheet and lands on top of him* O/////O Arthur: o\\\\\o "S-Sorry...I'll help you up--" *accidentally grabs her ass* tamaki: h-HEY!! >///////< Arthur: "S-Sorry! I--" *tries to let go--and instead pushes her crotch against his morning wood* -SMACK- Arthur: X_______X tamaki: U/////////U# Arthur: *slurred speech* "I didn't mean to..." -elsewhere- Lawless: *snoring* romina: ya’ll want to wake him up or should i? cranz:....lawless? you awake? Lawless: *turns over* "N-No..." romina:..... Lawless: *turns over--and falls out of bed* "FUCK!" julian: you ok? Lawless: "...I don't want to talk about it. Stupid blond douche." cranz: D8> Lawless: "...What? No, not you. That stupid Angel douche me and Licht fought." cranz: ??? julian: did you get drunk last night? Lawless: "No! Not really. Maybe. Sort of? Yes???" -elsewhere- lilac:....... Sakuya: "???" lilac: ??? a-am i doing something wrong? Sakuya: "N-No, not at all...You having an okay day?" lilac: yeah, just.....just thinking... *looking at his wrists* Sakuya: "...Lilac...Are you...?" lilac: ??? !!!! s-sorry. Sakuya: "...Hey. You know we care about you, right?" lilac:....*trembling* Sakuya: *hugs Lilac* lilac: eh? *slight blush* Sakuya: "You are here, you are important, you deserve happiness...and you are loved." lilac:....*hic*.... naho: you arent alone. *huuuug* UuU Sakuya: *smiles at Naho* "What she said, Lilac." lilac:.... *crying* Sakuya: *pats Lilac's back* "It's okay..." lilac: s....s-saku....she....she.... Sakuya: "Saku?" *frowns* "Lilac..." lilac: she...she said the others d-died b-because they....because they were weak.....i...i dont...want anyone else to die.... Sakuya: "...No. Lilac, it...it's not like that." lilac: *hic* ?? Sakuya: "No one could have known what would happen...They weren't weak. You knew our friends so well. They were strong, compassionate, kind...I don't want you blaming yourself." lilac:....*trembling* ...mei....tadashi...i-im sorry.... Sakuya: "...Lilac? I think we should do something to honor them..." lilac:....... Sakuya: "Why not host another memorial for them?" -elsewhere- Kishiri: [text to Vivian: what would you like to do the next time we meet?] vivian: [--->(') <3<3 83 ] Kishiri: o_____o;;; ("I WILL NO LONGER BE A VIRGIN!") [for real? i mean, i am ready--i just don't want to pressure u] vivian: [i know a nice hotel we can stay at~<3] Kishiri: [hell yeah. when u get back?] vivian: [^^ after work hours tho] Kishiri: [totally! boss lady will let me out after work hours--but don't tell her what we're up to or she'll flip] vivian: [i wont say anythin ^^] Kishiri: [want to see something to hold u over?] -elsewhere- Kid: *cuddles* stocking: mmmm~ Kid: "Good morning..." stocking: murnin.... Kid: "Sleep well?" stocking: yeah. Kid: *nods* "I as well..." *kisses her lips* -elsewhere- Amaimon: *snore* -at the park- ame's mother: AME!! *hugs her* ame's father: *hugs as well* ame: mommy! daddy! *hug* ame's mother: oh thank god you're alright... Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* ???: i heard there's a place that sells really good crepes in the market plaza. Mr. Tsubaki: "???" -black*Star and tsubaki are walking along the path, holding hands, not noticing him- Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!!!" Black Star: "Really? Awesome! I can almost taste them!" tsubaki: hehe~ Mr. Tsubaki: "...Otogiri? I...I..." otogiri: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "...What do I do?" otogiri:....*looks at ame and her family*...... Mr. Tsubaki: *sniffs* "I...I..." otogiri: we should go now. ame:...*waves* byebye. *hug* Mr. Tsubaki: "!!! ..." *hugs Ame* "Be safe, Ame...You have to be there for your parents." ame: ok. -ame and her family return home- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." otogiri:....we should go. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "I just..." Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *crying, as he walks with Otogiri* otogiri:...... -later- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." lavender: to be honest, im gonna miss the kid....but it's for the best that she's with her family, rather than a dangerous place like this. Sakuya: "...Everyone deserves to be with a family..." Shamrock: "Can't have someone like that here...Making a mess..." Mr. Tsubaki: >_< otogiri: *glares* lavender: ....... Sakuya: "???" *glances at Lilac* lilac: ..... Sakuya: *holds Lilac's hand* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *sighs* -elsewhere- Patty: "Sis?" liz: yeah? Patty: "What do you hope for this year?" liz: not sure yet. Patty: "Hmmm...I hope a lot of good things happen..." Patty: *hug* liz: *she smiles* Patty: "Love you, sis..." -elsewhere- Asura: *shudders* mikan: *rubbing his back* im here... Asura: *nods* "I am sorry..." mikan: *smooch* i love you so much... Asura: *nods* "I love you...I love our child..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "That was tasty!" tsubaki: ^^ Black Star: "So, was it a good date for you?" tsubaki: very much so. Black Star: *smiles* "I'm glad..." *smooch on the cheek* tsubaki: hehe~ Black Star: *hugs her, sways with her* "You are so awesome..." tsubaki: aww. Black Star: *small kiss on her lips* tsubaki: ^^ -at the onsen- Kuro: "You okay?" mahiru: yeah. Kuro: "...We need to talk about something." mahiru: what is it? Kuro: "...Your friend does work for Mr. Tsubaki...and I...wanted to talk about my abilities..." mahiru: ....ok, i'll listen. Kuro: "I don't trust Sakuya. I want...to be ready to go against him." mahiru: ...... Kuro: "Up to now, you haven't begun to see what I'm capable of..." mahiru: ?? Kuro: "...I'm gonna need some space, a large area to demonstrate. This space may be too small..." mahiru: right. i think there's a clearing in the park... Kuro: *nods* "Good spot." *goes into cat form* "Carry me there..." -and so- Kuro: *breathes* "Okay...Don't freak out when you see this, okay?" mahiru: ok... Kuro: "..." *pants, pants...then a loud roar* mahiru: uh.... O_O -elsewhere- licht: what the fuck?! Lawless: *feeling the ground shake* "...Oh no..." julian: are we under attack?! romina:... WOAH! well i'll be a golden goose egg in the chicken coop! will ya'll look at that! -at the hot spring- misono: WHAT THE DEVIL IS THAT?! Lily: "Misono, stay behind me!" Hugh: *sipping tea, calmly* "Relax...It's just Sleepy Ash..." the mother: !!!!....well, there's something i havent seen in a while. ray: um. there's a giant lion outside. should we be concerned about that? Gil: "...Yes. Usually, when I'm on the stuff, I see pink elephants, not lions." una: !!! it's the king of gold lions. if we catch his tail, he'll reward us with riches for generations to come! uzuki:..what? sayaka: OH MY GOD! IT'S SO FLUFFY! Big!Kuro: *ROWR* mahiru: ......well then. *hears screams from all over* uh kuro? you're kiiinda making a scene ^^; Big!Kuro: -_-;;;; "Fine..." *slowly reverts back into kitten form* Kuro: *panting* "That...took more out of me than before..." mahiru: you ok? -at the estate- belkia: OH. MY. BAJEEZ. TSUBAKYUN DID YOU SEE THAT?! Mr. Tsubaki: *sneers* "My, my, my...Big brother certainly lives up to the stories I've heard..." belkia: oooh now what do we do? Mr. Tsubaki: "...I am going to need something..." belkia: like what? OwO Mr. Tsubaki: "Belkia, what unites a Servamp to their eve?" belkia: it's the contract item, right? and, correct me if im wrong, you have the ability to break the item without having to weaken the bond! Mr. Tsubaki: "Indeed..." *sneer* "Just need those items~" belkia: we got 1 taken down, now we just have to take out the other 6... Mr. Tsubaki: "Indeed...then the Sin of Melancholy will remain..." -elsewhere- mitsuba: did anyone else just see that? hyakuya: giant ass lion? mitsuba: good, it wasnt just me. Jun: "...This makes work more difficult. Damn it." yumikage: guess we're stuck investigating, eh? Tsurugi: "Looks that way..." hyakuya: shotgun! Tsurugi: Hey _I_ wanted shotgun! shinoa: seems to be coming from pinewood park. mr junichiro, since you are our designated driver, we leave ourselves in your care. *bows* Jun: "...Um, okay? Well, get on in..." -elsewhere- Yumi: "She keeps going on and on about a 'big lion'..." shiori: big kitty! big kitty! Yumi: "??? Maybe she wants a new doll?" lord death: perhaps! TO THE TOY SHOP! Yumi: -_-;;; "You spoil her so much...AND I WANT TO AS WELL!" ^^ lord death: >w< -elsewhere- Kepuri: *in hospital bed* "Two more days..." *sigh* akaderu: *holding her hand* Kepuri: T_T "Thank you for being here..." akaderu: *he nods* -elsewhere- scarlet: *looking through old files*....hey, check this out. Joker: "???" scarlet: something called the 'scorpion flame murders'. the charred remains of the victims were done to resemble images. Joker: "...Fine art..." scarlet: ....creepy. seems the main suspect vanished without a trace....but it's believed the were a 3rd gen ability user. Joker: "...Without a trace, huh? I like that challenge..." -elsewhere- Relan: "Did Tamaki hurt you?" shinra: im fine.....mostly. my ego is a bit bruised though... Relan: "..." *passes a hand over Shinra's forehead, looking for scars* "...If only your ego is hurt..." shinra: ./////. -there is a foot mark on his face- Relan: *frowns* "...'Bruised ego,' huh?" shinra: 7///7; *hug* Relan: *hugs, kisses his forehead carefully on the mark* "It's okay..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: "Yo, Gab." gabriella: kishiri. *nod* Kishiri: "I'll be off from work soon, right?" gabriella: soon, yeah. Kishiri: "Heh...Awesome." -elsewhere- Kid: *hug from behind* "Paperwork finished." stocking: finally *streeeeetch* Kid: *as she stretches, he lays a hand along her belly* stocking: *blush* oh~? Kid: *kisses her cheek* "I love your belly..." stocking: >//////< Kid: "Just how I like it..." *slides a hand up her shirt to touch the skin directly* stocking: *soft moan* Kid: *pulls her shirt up, over her head* stocking: *blush* Kid: *turns her around, get on his knees, kissing along her stomach* stocking: oh~ kiddo~ Kid: *licks around her navel...as his fingers tug along her waistband...* stocking: *shuddering* k-kid that tickles! >///< Kid: *continues licking, as he pulls down her pants and underwear...* Kid: *smirks* "That's the point..." -elsewhere- Kuro: "...So, now you know." mahiru: wow. that's really something else... *flying back on the broom stick* Kuro: "...Does this change things?" mahiru: what do you mean? Kuro: "I mean, I turned into a large lion. Most people are terrified of that." mahiru: it was surprising....but it looked pretty cool. Kuro: "?!! ...Really?" mahiru: *he nods* Kuro: o\\\\\o "...Thanks." mahiru: no problem. -kuro hugs him from behind- mahiru: .... !!! o////o Kuro: "...Yeah..." mahiru: .//////. oh, seems we're back now. Kuro: "..." *sighs* *reverts to cat form, holds onto Mahiro's shoulder* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "...I delivered the flowers..." mana: good job today! Shotaro: *nods* mono: so tired -.- Shotaro: "??? You had an exhausting day, Mono?" mono: *nod* Shotaro: "I'm sorry...You going to be able to get some rest?" mono: probably. -elsewhere- Black Star: *finishes brushing his teeth* "So, anything you want to do tonight?" tsubaki: maybe watch a movie? Black Star: "Cool!" *hands her the remote* -elsewhere- soul: *relaxing in his apartment* finally some peace and quiet... -soul's phone buzzes- soul: ?? Spirit: "SOOOOOOOOOOOOOUL!!!" soul: O-O loud. Spirit: "...Oh! Sorry! Are you okay?" soul: yeah, why wouldnt i be? *re-heating some dinner blair had made for him and dropped off* Spirit: "Just...checking in, that's all? You eating well?" soul: eating dinner right now. Spirit: "That's good...Is it a healthy meal?" soul: ....does tuna count as 'healthy'? Spirit: "Close enough...Have you had a physical recently?" soul: not yet? Spirit: "...Okay. Well, I think you should...You know, want you to be well..." soul: i know. Spirit: "...Good. Um, what else is going on with you?" soul: i made some new friends over the past few months. Spirit: "That's great! You're getting along with them?" soul: more or less. 7.7; Spirit: "...Well, that's great. Hey, would you and your friends be interested in dinner? Sachiko and I would love to have you over..." soul: ....i'll see about that. Spirit: "Alright, let us know...I'm glad you're surviving." -elsewhere- PlushFix: *sticking pins into the wall...* saku:....?? PlushFix: "...What? I'm not going to make myself into a voodoo doll, and I'm bored, have these pins..." saku: ...... PlushFix: "Don't suppose you know someone I could torture for a bit. I'd even take an inanimate doll or toy...especially one of those stupid Ken dolls..." -elsewhere- Kid: *pant pant* "Aah..." stocking: ahhh~....that was....amazing.... Kid: *smiles* "You always are...Stocking...You looked beautiful when I first met you...and you look beautiful every single day." stocking: *smiles and blushes* Kid: *holds her hand* "...It feels like only yesterday...our first date..." stocking: yeah...5 whole years practically.... but it only feels like one, hehe ^^ Kid: "Hee hee...You know what that means..." *light kiss on her lips...* "One..." *light kiss* "for each..." *light kiss* "...year." stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: *two more light kisses, then he hugs her, rubbing her side* "Mmm..." -morning- the mother: *bringing in bags upon bags of party decor* mind helping us set up for una's birthday? tetsu: *already helping put up decorations* misono:....wow. Hugh: *in bat form, hanging up streamers* Lily: "Quite a lot of decorations..." ray: cake's ordered! Gil: *holding a wrapped gift* -\\\\- una: *asleep on a coffee table* Kuro: "...She's sleeping in _my_ spot..." mahiru: umm....miss kuwabara? we need to eat there...*light nudge* una: zzzzz.... *rolls onto the floor, posed like the statue of liberty* mahiru:....no comment. Hugh: "At least she's not asleep in the washer again..." Gil: o\\\\o misono: how is she even comfortable sleeping like that? ray: one of life's greatest mysteries. Kuro: "You'd be surprised..." Lily: "Indeed~" Kuro: -_-; "Not that..." the mother: you think this is impressive, you should see her in combat. Gil: "...Given what's waiting for us..." una: *yaaaaawn* hnnn~? Gil: "...Looks who's up..." una: hmmm? oh, hey gil -w- Gil: "...Hi." *holds out present* una: *she opens it* ah. i was looking for something like this! una: so fluffy.... zzzzzz..... ray: already asleep. *sweatdrop* Gil: ^\\\\^ -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *serving himself tea* -knock knock- Mr. Tsubaki: "Enter." otogiri: *looks at shamrock* Shamrock: O~O "Hello..." Mr. Tsubaki: "??? Otogiri? What's wrong?" otogiri: what's our next course of action? Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "I think we should invite my siblings over..." otogiri: who shall we start with? Mr. Tsubaki: "Hmm...Pride will have to be removed quickly, so we'll have to use the others to contain him. Sloth has too much pep in him right now...Gonna need bait...Lust is too easy...Ah! Sloth has a little too much pep in him, so a little too difficult. Greed will be easy to deceive. Otogiri, do you think you can do that?" otogiri: since we took a peek into his subconscious....that shouldnt be too difficult... Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "Go forth...because when this is done, I will get all I want..." ("Including my Camelia Blossom...") -elsewhere- *Fire alarm going off* Black Star: "Shit shit shit!" tsubaki: *using the extinguisher* phew... Black Star: T_T "I was gonna surprise you with waffles..." tsubaki: the thought is appreciated ^^ Black Star: "...Head out for brunch?" tsubaki: sounds good. Black Star: "Right...I'll just shower..." *small flame on the top of his hair...* tsubaki: *licks two fingers and puts it out* -tsss- Black Star: -\\\\- "Thanks..." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *reading* akaderu: how're you holding up? Kepuri: *small smile* "Better...Medicine working, food not as bad as yesterday..." *shifts in bed, winces* "Bed sores suck, though." akaderu:..... *holding her hand* Kepuri: "...Can I ask you something? If I was pregnant...would you be ready for that?" akaderu: i...i dont know....but if it's with you....i'll try with all i got. Kepuri: *nods* "I don't think I'm ready yet...It's a lot to think about..." *scrunches her face* "Some babies can be...kind of fugly." chie: *peeks into the room* pardon~? ^^# Kepuri: o____o;;; "...One, I didn't say _your_ baby. Two, _your baby_ isn't even _born_ yet. Three, I am hospitalized, and you wouldn't _dare_ hurt me!" chie:.....im watchin you....*exits* Kepuri: Q~Q *clutches Akaderu* "DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE WITH HER." -elsewhere- Kid: *holding up a spoon* "Come on, Shiori--it's tasty!" shiori: *nom* ^o^ Kid: "Yay! Good for you for trying this new food..." stocking: *smiling* Kid: "Stocking, would you like to?" *offers spoon* stocking: *feeding shiori* here you go~ Kid: *quiet squee* shiori: hehe! Kid: *thinks about last night...Stocking's belly...* -\\\\- stocking:.....!! oh boy, kiiiid? im gonna change shiori now. O-O; Kid: *sniff* ._. "...Good idea." -elsewhere- Arthur: *doing situps* iris: *timing him* Arthur: *continues doing situps--and then hits his face into his knees* "GAH! My eye!" tamaki: !!! are you ok? Arthur: *uncovers his face* "...Am I still pretty?" tamaki:....adorable. -///-; Arthur: T~T "Thank you..." *snot coming out his nose* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *packing a box* kim: what's that? Jacqueline: "I'm packing some clothes I don't wear anymore--some not in fashion, some I'm too big for--to donate." kim: ah. Jacqueline: "Anything you would like to donate?" *smiles* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *smirking* fang-hua: oh no. -_-; Tsukiyo: "Come on--you know you want to know..." fang-hua: .... !! kirei: ....!! fang-hua: sister yanase! what brings you here? kirei: oh um....is the commander in? Tsukiyo: -__-;;; "Yeah, he's in his room...Just knock." kirei: .///. t-thank you. *knocks* commander? Benimaru: "???" *slides the door open; he is in his sleeveless outfit* "Oh, Sister. Hello." kirei: m-might i...come in? fang-hua:.....?? Benimaru: "...Of course." *stands aside to let her in* -she went in- fang-hua: sister yanase's....acting kind of off.... Tsukiyo: -3- "Beni-Hottie never lets me into his room...Why does she get let in...That's not like her..." Benimaru: *slides the door closed* kirei: .....about a few days ago... Benimaru: "???" Tsukiyo: *whispers to Fang-Hua* "Let's eavesdrop..." kirei: it...im still a bit shocked that you would even think of kissing me like that....ah! i-im sorry, was that uncalled for? fang-hua: ?! O_O Tsukiyo: *glaring at the door, shaking...* Benimaru: "...What?" kirei: during the fireworks....it...felt nice. Benimaru: "..." *leans closer to Kirei's face* Tsukiyo: *twitch twitch* kirei: c-commander? *blush* Benimaru: "..." *his hand comes close to her face...* kirei: c-comman- Benimaru: *his fingers go along her left eye, pulling it open* "Hmm...Pupils aren't dilated...Maybe you have brain damage..." kirei: ....eh? fang-hua: T___T; (thinking: are you kidding me?) Tsukiyo: *small sigh of relief* Benimaru: "You're having memories of things that did not happen. I did not kiss you at the fireworks display." kirei: w-wha.......*realization* ...... *trembling in horror* Benimaru: "..." *glares* "...Those dopplegangers..." kirei: ....*horrified scream* no no no no no no! Benimaru: *clutches her in a hug* "You're safe. You're okay." kirei: *crying* Tsukiyo: "!!!" *whispers to Fang-Hua* "What the hell is he doing to her?!!" Benimaru: "..." *shaking in anger* fang-hua: commander?! *opens the door*.... o///o; Tsukiyo: "WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO THAT SISTER, YOU SICK F--?" Benimaru: *DEATH GLARE* fang-hua: *backing off* Tsukiyo: o_o;;;; *hides behind Fang-Hua* Benimaru: *pats Kirei's back* "Let it out..." -after the situation is explained- fang-hua: what?! Tsukiyo: "...See, this is why I advocated for strip searches of everyone--" fang-hua: what now? Benimaru: "I find this impersonator, and I let them know the actual power of the Commander of the 7th..." *flames around his eyes* -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Miwa, you got a minute?" miwa: whats up? Akitaru: "How are your troops holding up?" miwa: pretty good. you? Akitaru: "Arthur hit his eye with his own knee, Tamaki kicked Shinra in the face...Um, Iris made some tasty carrot cake muffins?" miwa: ah. Akitaru: *looks around* "Wait...Are all of your troops accounted for?" miwa: yeah, why? Akitaru: "Where's Misora?" miwa: oh right, apparently a family emergency cropped up... Akitaru: "Aw, that's too bad. Hope it isn't too bad..." miwa: ......*worried* Akitaru: "...Maybe we can do something when she gets back..." miwa: right. -elsewhere- Hibana: *holds spoon up to Gabriella* "Does this need more or less salt?" gabriella:.... too much >.< maybe try putting half a potato in? it should absorb the salt. Hibana: "Darn it..." *sighs* "Okay...Pass me a potato--" -elsewhere- Relan: -____-;;;; "Am I going to have to talk with Tamaki?" mikami: i dont know..she....seems scary. Q.Q ryuuko:...... Relan: "Yeah, she is...and I'm scared of her...But she hurt my boyfriend!" mikami: m-maybe we can talk to her? Relan: *nods* "I think that would be a good idea..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Feel better, Mono? Sleep okay?" mono: yeah. Shotaro: *smiles* "That's good! Hey, maybe I could do my good deed for you today!" mono: y-you dont need to- Shotaro: "I could make you a meal! Take your suit to the dry cleaner! Serenade you! I've been practicing on the trombone!" mono:.....uhhhh... Shotaro: *pulls out trombone, starts playing* -elsewhere- Wes: "Holding up okay?" liz: yep. Wes: *nods* "That's good...Hey, I was wondering, after graduation, up for a trip?" liz: sounds good. anywhere in mind? Wes: "Well, how do you feel about a tour of Europe?" liz: that sounds amazing! Wes: *smiles* "Cool! I'll get my agent to set things up. Just tell me anywhere you want to go, and we're there..." -elsewhere- Black Star: *falls asleep during movie* tsubaki:....*smiles and puts a blanket on him, then checks the mail* *A letter addressed to Tsubaki* tsubaki: ?? Letter: "Ms. Nakatsukasa--We have a shared goal, and we would appreciate your assistance with a particular matter..." tsubaki: ?? *continues reading* Letter: "We are with an organization that monitors certain persons of notable abilities--beyond those of weapons like yourself, or those with Dokeshi abilities, Flame abilities, Quirks, and so on. I think you know which kind of persons we monitor--as you have been in repeated contact with them." tsubaki: .... Letter: "We will be contacting you shortly, regarding your services to us." tsubaki: ..... *The bottom of the letter includes a symbol...in the shape of a 'C'* tsubaki: ??.... *she puts it away someplace* (thinking: 'C'?) Black Star: *yawns, looks up* "Hey, Tsubaki? What's up?" tsubaki: hmm? just looking through the mail. just the usual stuff. Black Star: "More bills and junk?" *stretches* tsubaki:.... -elsewhere- Yohei: "How's Kepuri recovering?" chie: doing better. should be home tomorrow afternoon Yohei: *nods* "That's good...Not fun going through appendicitis." chie: !!?? Yohei: "???" chie: n-nothing.....s-she is fine, right? Yohei: *nods* chie: *she nods* that's good... Yohei: "...Feeling alright? You and our baby?" chie: yeah.... *rubs her stomach* Yohei: *rubs along with her* "So amazing..." -elsewhere- Konro: "He is troubled..." fang-hua:....is sister yanase- Konro: "...She is troubled as well." fang-hua: no kidding.... Konro: "I'm going to need your help to find this impersonator. I know it may be difficult for you, given these circumstances..." fang-hua: i'll do my best. tsukiyo will too. Konro: *smiles* "Thank you...I'm sorry for this happening..." -elsewhere- Gil: "How was your birthday, Una?" una: it was wonderful. thanks guys ^^ *group hugs* the mother: 7///7; no problem. Gil: o\\\\\\o ray: hey, you're part of the family, we gotta stick together, ya know? Gil: *nods* una: i appreciate it ^^ Gil: "...We appreciate you." -elsewhere- Kishiri: [how did ur day go?] vivian: [good ^^] Kishiri: [same. ready for classes to start again?] vivian: [i guess :\ ] Kishiri: [what's wrong? worried about subjects?] -elsewhere- Arthur: *stretches* nozomi: *making lunch* Takehisa: "Need help?" nozomi: oh, sure. ^^; Takehisa: *takes over a bit of cooking* "...I would add a little vinegar. It roasts the food more easily." nozomi: right. *goes to get some* Arthur: *gets a glass of milk, passes it to Tamaki* tamaki: thanks. Arthur: *smiles* "You're welcome, my nurse..." tamaki: 7////7; Takehisa: "There--meal is finished. Enjoy." shinra: looks good. Takehisa: *nods* "Thank you." Akitaru: "Thanks, buddy!" *scoops up a helping* -elsewhere- belkia: *peeeeks out the windows* Shamrock: "??? What are you doing?" belkia: people watching? 83 Shamrock: "!!! What?! What do they look like?" belkia: you wanna look? Shamrock: -_-; "Brats...How troublesome." otogiri:.... shall we let them in? lavender: it's been a while since i had blood. Shamrock: "Fine...Just make sure they don't get out..." otogiri: i will ensure that. student 1: this place is creepy guys, m-maybe we should go home. student 2: aw come on, after all the trouble we went to finding the place? lets at least go in a bit! Student 3: *holds up flashlight* "Looks rather clean for an abandoned mansion..." student 4: kind of reminds me of ao oni. Student #3: o_o; "D-Don't bring that up..." Shamrock: *watching from shadows...* -something shatters from another room- student 2: EEK! student 1: what was that? Student 3: "CRAP CRAP CRAP!" *starts running to the front door* -locked- student 4: im gonna go check it out... *she goes to where she heard the noise* Shamrock: *towers over her from behind* "Hello..." student 4: ?!?! *she opens her mouth to scream, but...* -chomp- Student 3: "...Did you hear something?" student 2: maybe there's a window open someplace? Student 3: "Up the stairs? Maybe can reach one of those near the ceiling?" student 2: yeah. hey aiko, you're the tallest, could you check upstairs? aiko: b-but its so dark up there! Student 3: "...I'll need to stand on someone's shoulders to help us get out--I can go with you..." aiko: um.. t-that's fine.. *gulps and heads upstairs, gripping the flashlight tightly* Student 3: *looking around, listening...* aiko: *trembling* *sniff* (thinking: smoke?) Higan: "So beautiful~" aiko: !!!! *paralyzed with fear* Higan: "I am going to preserve you..." Student 3: "No!" *punches Higan in the jaw* Higan: "..." *spits out blood* "...Okay, then..." *kicks Student 3 down the stairs* aiko: !!!! lavender: *jumps student 3 and sinks her teeth into his neck* Student 3: *screaming* Higan: *approaches Aiko* "That just leaves you..." aiko: *tries to run into another room* Higan: *slowly walks* "Sure, make this a game...it makes it more enjoyable..." aiko: *looking for someplace to hide* Higan: *enters the room, ignites a cigarette* "Just a matter of time..." student 2: *still downstairs, petrified* ....... belkia: SURPRISE! *stabs her through the chest* student 2: !!!!! Higan: *opens the wardrobe...pulls out a dress* "Hmm...Nice." aiko: ....... Higan: *tosses dress onto the bed...then looks under there* "Not there...That just leaves..." Higan: *approaches the chest...* aiko: *trembling* *Hand breaks through the chest, grabbing Aiko* aiko: NO!!! Higan: *lifts her by her neck, smirking* "So tasty~..." *opens his mouth, reaches her neck--* aiko: *shuts her eyes tight as the fangs puncture her neck. the combination of fear and pain causes her to pass out* Higan: "Mmm~ Delicious~..." -later- Shamrock: "Better than expected..." otogiri: i put them in cold storage now... lavender: mmmn~ fuck that was good~ Higan: "Delicious~" *licks some blood from the side of her mouth* lavender: hehe~ otogiri: *rolls her eyes* Shamrock: "...In any case, at least we have a meal for Mr. Tsubaki..." Higan: *hugs her from behind* sakuya: i thought he couldnt drink the blood from someone who wasnt his eve? Higan: -_-; "Can't I just lick blood off of Lavender's mouth in peace?" sakuya:...sure....(thinking: fucking gross...) Shamrock: "Let's all just await Young Master's return--" Mr. Tsubaki: "My return for what?" Shamrock: "?!!" Higan: "Oh, hello..." belkia: killed some intruders for ya. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Oh. Are they absolutely dead?" belkia:....you can check on them. they're in cold storage. Mr. Tsubaki: "I will...Thank you." *goes to cold storage...looks at the persons inside...* -3 of them are dead, aiko just stares in terror...- Mr. Tsubaki: *looks at Aiko* "...Hello." aiko: p...please....i dont...want to die... Mr. Tsubaki: "...You do not have to." aiko: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "It is obvious we are vampires. I am Tsubaki...and if you drink of my blood...you would become a vampire as well." aiko: *trembling* Mr. Tsubaki: "At least then, you would not die...in the conventional sense." aiko:...*whimpering* Mr. Tsubaki: "Hey...It's okay...It's your choice...What is your name?" aiko:......... Mr. Tsubaki: "...It's okay...You'll be okay..." aiko: i dont....want to become something like that....i dont...want to kill anyone... Mr. Tsubaki: "...In this world, sometimes it's kill or be killed..." Mr. Tsubaki: "...I could make your death as painless as possible..." aiko: *wide eyed terror* Mr. Tsubaki: "...We have medicine that would put you to sleep..." aiko: *tearing up* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *holds her hand* "I'll stay with you, to the end." aiko: *whimpering* Mr. Tsubaki: *cleans a spot on her arm...prepares the syringe...* "...Goodbye..." aiko: *crying* p-please.....no.... -elsewhere- ???: "Soul?" soul: yeah? Maka: *smiles* "Hello." soul: *smiles and hugs her* glad to see you. Maka: *pats his back* "Same...Feel okay?" soul: yeah. *he tells her about all that happened since last time they spoke* Maka: "...You seem to be making new friends." *smiles* soul: yeah.....*smiles* i think that lawless guy and i might just become friends...i guess angel guy too maybe....maybe is the keyword here. Maka: *smiles* " 'Maybe,' then." *pats his head* "You're still such a softy." soul: *small puppy whine* Maka: "Hee hee..." *hugs him, kisses his cheek* "My puppy..." soul: >//////< Maka: "...Soul?"' soul: y-yeah? Maka: "..." *small kiss on his lips* "I will always love you...but..." soul: b-but...? *heart drops* Maka: *strokes his cheek* "...You have a life ahead of you...I don't want you to have regrets..." soul:...... Maka: "...If you ever meet someone, who is alive...I don't want you to miss that opportunity...I want you to be happy." soul:....right. Maka: *wipes tears* "Okay..." -elsewhere- Spirit: *lying beside Sachiko* "..." sachiko:....you ok? Spirit: "...I was just thinking...about Maka." sachiko:.....*holds his hand* Spirit: *sad smile* "I think you would have gotten along well with her." sachiko: *smiles* i bet izumi would have loved her too. Spirit: "Heh...Maka was an only child...I think she'd have liked having a sibling..." -elsewhere- Ashi: "Oh, hey, Mono!" mono: oh hey, whats up? Ashi: "I heard you weren't sleeping too well, so I got you this--" *holds up an eyemask* mono: oh...thanks. -elsewhere- -it is now beginning to rain...hard- Kid: "??? Heavy downpour?" stocking: looks like it. -phone rings Kid: "???" kirika: hey bro, listen, the training session got rained out, so gopher and i are stayin at giriko's place till the storm blows over. Kid: "...Be careful. Giriko is...Giriko and Gopher is...Gopher." kirika: and im...well... me, so i'll be more than fine. Kid: "Of course. Let us know when you are coming home." kirika: ok. -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Okay, I got the last of your potted plants brought in, Iris. Should be able to keep them in the kitchen 'til the storm passes over." iris: thank you commander. Takehisa: "At least Hibana's earlier refurbishing on the roof means no more leaks in the firehouse." -elsewhere- lilac: *trembling and hides when lighting strikes* naho: eek! *hides* Q-Q Higan: "Nasty outside..." lavender: no shit. Higan: *stretches* "Weather like this just makes me want to crawl into bed...* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." otogiri:....tsubaki? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *turns and starts walking away* lavender: yeah.... i always hated working nights like this. Higan: *nods* "Rain just saps my energy..." Shamrock: *watching Mr. Tsubaki leaving...* Mr. Tsubaki: *steps outside to the backyard...* belkia: where's he goin? Mr. Tsubaki: *steps out into the rain...* otogiri:....... Mr. Tsubaki: *head down, stands in the rain...* "Wash it all away..." otogiri:...... Mr. Tsubaki: *shudders, holding himself...then starts wailing, tearing at his clothes and skin* otogiri: ?!?! Mr. Tsubaki: "Why?!" *yells at the sky* "Why do you want this?!!" otogiri: !!!! *looking around....uses the tsubaki marionette to hug him* it's....ok.... Mr. Tsubaki: *his kimono is ripped, he is collapsed on his knees* "...The awfulness...I am awfulness..." otogiri:..please...come back inside... tsubaki puppet: *hugs him* Mr. Tsubaki: *struggles to hold up his kimono* "...You will hate me...It is only a matter of time...Everyone will..." otogiri: *she shakes her head* you're....good to us. we want to help you..... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." ("Family...Monsters...What even are we...?") *unable to form the words, cries, collapsing onto the floor of the mansion* Shamrock: "!!!" lavender: !!!! h-hey, easy there. belkia: *trying to help him up* easy there, we got ya. Mr. Tsubaki: *recoiling from them--ashamed for what he did to them, frustrated with his inhumanity, unable to get the crying of that girl out of his head* otogiri:..... belkia:..... Shamrock: "...Let's put him to bed, get him a change of clothes, warm tea..." belkia: *sending a text* Mr. Tsubaki: *crying, as he's pulled into his room* -elsewhere- tsubaki:....?? belkia: [hey tsutsu XP listen, tsubakyun's been feeling really messed up right now sooooo could ya come over and calm him down plz?] tsubaki:..... Black Star: "What up?" tsubaki:....*she shows him the message* Black Star: "?!!! The nerve!" tsubaki: ..... -a pic is sent- belkia: [plz, otogiri punched me as a result of taking this pic of tsubakyun Q-Q she its hard. plz.] Black Star: -_-; tsubaki: ...... *sighs and kisses black*star* i just want you to know i'll always love you, ok? but right now, someone has to be a link between these two groups... thinking simply, as mahiru would put it,it may as well be me. *soft smile* Black Star: "...I love you too...I got to admit, I'm bothered by this guy...and I don't want you hurt...Should I go, or would it be better that I stay here?" tsubaki:...*smiles and holds his hand* i'll be ok. i promise. Black Star: "..." *kisses her hand* "You better be...I'll hold it again you if you're not." *smirk* -and so, tsubaki arrives at the estate- Shamrock: -_-; "...Ma'am." tsubaki:..... belkia: *points to mr tsubaki's room* Mr. Tsubaki: *sobbing, shuddering in bed* tsubaki:.... *breathes* *knocks on the door softly* tsubaki? it's me. may i come in? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *shrieks* "WHY DID YOU BRING HER HERE?!" Shamrock: ._.; tsubaki: *winces but stands her ground* i heard...you were upset....they were just concerned for you... Mr. Tsubaki: *hides under his sheets* "Go away...I don't want you to see me like this." tsubaki:....i wont judge you for feeling upset about something....i want to....i want to understand you. it might help to resolve all this easier. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *sits up in bed* "...There is no resolving this..." tsubaki:...you wont know if you dont try. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *covers himself* "...Enter." tsubaki: *she goes inside and slowly approaches* its ok....*reaching out a hand* Mr. Tsubaki: *winces, pulling back like a scared animal* tsubaki:....*softly pets his head* it's ok. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *shocked, unable to move...his face is frozen as the tears fall down his face* tsubaki: *kneels down and smiles* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *his face breaks, as he falls forward on the bed, sobbing* tsubaki: !!..... *awkward hug* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *limp hug around her* "I'm sorry...I'm sorry...Forgive me..." tsubaki:...*small back rub* im not mad at you.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I know you _will_ be..." tsubaki:......its not a good idea to worry about the future. it's best to focus on right now... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Right now...we did something awful..." tsubaki:......*listening* Mr. Tsubaki: "...Some students came into the mansion while I was out..." tsubaki: !! Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* tsubaki:...did you- Mr. Tsubaki: "...Her name was Aiko...She was near death...drained by my subclasses...She...She was so scared...about to die...I offered...I offered--" tsubaki: *listening* Mr. Tsubaki: "...She would not have survived, not after what they--we did to her. I offered her a choice: I could make her a subclass, or end her life as painlessly as possible..." tsubaki:.......what did she do? Mr. Tsubaki: "...I killed her." tsubaki:........ Mr. Tsubaki: "...Monsters..." tsubaki: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "We are monsters...born to this world to destroy monsters..." tsubaki:....*she doesnt know what to say. all she can do is stroke his back* Mr. Tsubaki: "...I didn't want you here...You came..." tsubaki: perhaps....you needed someone to reach out to you.....i guess, it should be me, right? i guess....im a link between these two sides. Mr. Tsubaki: "You didn't ask for this...I am imposing..." tsubaki: ...... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *embarassed, covers himself in his bedsheet* tsubaki: ....i guess....im conflicted. black*star....he is my partner, and i love him with all my heart.....but at the same time...a part of me wants to reach out to you, and tell you everything is going to be ok. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Tsubaki...I...feel something for you. You remind me of the humanity I lost. I don't know that anything can be okay..." tsubaki:.....should i...go home then? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Could you stay, just a bit longer?" tsubaki:....i suppose. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *rests his head in her lap...cries...* tsubaki:...*petting his head* Mr. Tsubaki: *cries himself until he is asleep* tsubaki:...*puts him to bed and exits*........ Shamrock: *standing outside the door...* -\\\\\- *grunts* "Th-Thank you for seeing him..." tsubaki:....hopefully i was of some help. Shamrock: "...He is now asleep. I call that progress." tsubaki:....*weak smile* belkia: thanks tsutsu~! ^^ lilac:...... tsubaki: ?? lilac:....t-thank you..... tsubaki: *she smiles* i dont believe you're completely evil...any of you. Shamrock: "..." lavender: aw, thanks....i think. Higan: *loud moan* belkia:.....?? O-O Higan: *from far away* "Just like that! Beautiful art!" Shamrock: x_-;;;;; otogiri: -.- belkia: HIGANO SHADDAP YER KILLIN THE MOOD! tsubaki: ^^; see you later then... Higan: "..." *muffles himself* Shamrock: "Good night, Miss Nakatsukasa..." tsubaki: *waves and leaves* Shamrock: "...She makes Young Master happy." belkia: is she gonna be our mommy? otogiri: *rolls eyes* good grief. Shamrock: x_o belkia:....what? Shamrock: "SHE IS NOT OUR MOTHER!" belkia:..... TEAM MOM! TEAM MOM! TEAM MO- otogiri: *CHOP* stop. Shamrock: x_-;;; -elsewhere- lilac:....sakuya? are you...in here? Sakuya: "??? What's up?" lilac: are you.....alright? a-a-after what- Sakuya: "...After those kids?" lilac:.....i...get too scared to...drink blood....directly...... mei and tadashi....always made sure i got it from blood bags..... Sakuya: "..." *nods* "This isn't something normal to get used to." lilac:......d-did you ever....? Sakuya: "..." *nods* lilac:...... (saku: your friends.....they died because they were weak)...... Sakuya: "...Lilac, you don't have to do that. No one is going to criticize how you survive..." lilac:.......is...drinking blood...the only way to....get stronger? Sakuya: "...Not the only way. Blood is just to keep you alive...Getting stronger...Well, there are many ways to get stronger, and they don't mean drinking more blood." lilac: ....... naho: >->;; *has almost never drank blood* Sakuya: "Look at Naho--she's plenty strong without blood." naho: OwO;;;; lilac:..... Sakuya: "So, let's find a way for you to get stronger--not just physically but up here, too." *taps Lilac's forhead* naho: y-yeah! totally! *punches a punching bag.....and is slammed into a wall*.......owie. Q-Q Sakuya: -_-;;;; "...Not like that. But similar." lilac: are you...ok? naho: X_X im gooooooood to gooooo. Sakuya: "Take five, action hero. I'll show you and Lilac how to throw a punch..." lilac: should i...get the ice pack? Sakuya: "...Yeah. That's gonna leave a mark on her." naho: Q^Q -elsewhere- Black Star: *running from the mansion to make it home before Tsubaki* tsubaki: going somewhere? Black Star: o____o;;; "...Hi. Fancy seeing you around here..." tsubaki:.....did you honestly follow me? Black Star: "...Yes." tsubaki:...*soft sigh with a smile* i guess i shouldnt be too surprised that you'd be worried about me. *pats his head* Black Star: -\\\\\- "...I will always have your back..." tsubaki: i know. *smooch* Black Star: -\\\\\\- *hug, kiss* -elsewhere- Giriko: "Rain still going..." kirika: yeah. arachne: *serving dinner* Gopher: *smiles* "That looks delicious, ma'am." -w- kirika: thanks for the grub! *nom nom nom* Giriko: *smiles* "I appreciate this...You feel okay?" kirika: well im still breathin, aint i? Giriko: *nods* "I was asking her..." *points to Arachne* Gopher: .^.;;; "I-I'm happy you're breathing!" arachne: ^^ im doing well. our little one is too. kirika: 7///7; !! oh, did you figure out what it's gonna be yet? Giriko: "Well, about that..." kirika: ?? Giriko: "We're waiting to find out..." kirika: ah. Giriko: "Gonna be one heck of a baby when they're born. Good genes!" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *rubs her arms* "The rain just makes my skin crawl sometimes..." kim: hm..... tsugumi: *hanging up little ghost dolls* teru teru bozu~ teru bozu~ Anya: -_-; "...What are those?" kim: yeah, halloween was months ago. Jacqueline: *examining the dolls...* tsugumi: oh these? these are teru teru bozu. they're supposed to be charms to keep rain away. mio:....it doesnt seem to be working. tsugumi: i think they're supposed to help make the next day sunny, or at least not rainy ^^ ao: right. Meme: "Hmm...Guess we'll need more umbrellas." -elsewhere- Relan: *playing with Buttons* "Rain, rain, go away, come again another day..." buttons: *nuzzles against his finger* Relan: *smiles* "I bet that fur keeps you nice and warm. So cute..." buttons: ^o^ Relan: *smiles at Ryuuko* "What do you do when it rains outside?" ryuuko: usually i just read. Relan: *nods* "That's a good activity. How about you, Mikami?" mikami: i-i usually just wander around the estate....but here, i just stay here and find something to do. Relan: "...You like board games? Video games?" mikami: well....my sister did teach me a few card games. Relan: "...I don't know many, but I'm up for playing." ^^; mikami: ok. ^^ -elsewhere- Hibana: "Come on...It'll be fun!" -elsewhere- Kuro: *curled up against a large cinnamon roll* "Sweet..." mahiru: ^^ Lily: "The sounds of rain falling is so relaxing~" misono: i suppose it- -the clock strikes 9- misono: zzzzz....... Kuro: "...???" mahiru: he fell asleep again -_-; Lily: "So precious~" *picks him up* "Time for bed..." -morning- Mr. Tsubaki: *grunt, pulls bedsheets closer around himself* lavender:....who's gonna check on him? Sakuya: "...Not it." naho: >->; lavender: not feelin it. belkia: i almost got strangled last time ^^ Shamrock: "I WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUNG MASTER IN EVERY--" Higan: *slaps hand over his mouth* "No." otogiri: ...... Higan: -_-;;; "Fine. Sham, you're up." Shamrock: *squee* *clears his throat, composes himself...* *knock knock* "Young Master?" naho: 8D Mr. Tsubaki: "Grrr..." Sakuya: -_-; "Calm down, Naho..." Shamrock: "I'm coming--" Higan: "PHRASING." Shamrock: -_-;;;;; "...in." otogiri: ..... (thinking: you're one to talk. -_-; ) Shamrock: *opens the door, enters...to fine Mr. Tsubaki buried in his sheets, pillow over his head* Mr. Tsubaki: "Grrr..." Shamrock: "...Sir? It is morning. Time to start the day..." Mr. Tsubaki: "...Fine...Give me five more minutes..." Shamrock: "..." *sits on edge of Mr. Tsubaki's bed, looking around* "...You sound better~" Mr. Tsubaki: "I feel nauseated." Shamrock: ._.;;;; "Um..." otogiri: should i....? Sakuya: "Yeah, this is turning into a train wreck. Go ahead, Otogiri..." otogiri: *she goes to the medical room* Shamrock: "Sir, please? It is a beautiful day. The sun is up. Rain has passed, and--" Mr. Tsubaki: *sits up, in just his bedsheet...* Shamrock: X_O Mr. Tsubaki: -______- "I had a bad night. I am sad. Let me be sad." otogiri:....*looking at aiko's corpse*.....maybe....we should put her to rest....higan? Higan: "..." *nods* "I think so..." otogiri:....*nods and brings her out back* Shamrock: "...I know you have much to feel sad for...but we are here for you.." Mr. Tsubaki: "...Are we monsters?" otogiri:.....we cant....use her blood anymore.... Shamrock: "...Sir...I..." Shamrock: *looks out the window, sees Otogiri...* "Sir...Get showered and dressed." Mr. Tsubaki: "I told you, I don't feel like--" otogiri:.....higan... would you, do the honors? Shamrock: *lifts Mr. Tsubaki out of bed, rips the bedsheet off of him, and throws him into his shower* "Shower, damn you!" Mr. Tsubaki: "?!!!!" Higan: "...I can make a decent tombstone...and a casket, too..." Shamrock: "And wash behind your ears! Don't make me come in there and scrub you down!" belkia: wow. Sakuya: "Naho, stop..." Higan: "...Maybe cremation would be simpler. You think so, Otogiri?" otogiri: that is what i had in mind. naho:.....what? OwO~? Higan: "...Very well..." *chants "Ashes to ashes..." as he burns the corpse...* Shamrock: "...You done in there?" Mr. Tsubaki: *exits in towel* "Yes, yes--stop ordering me around--" Shamrock: "Good." *rips the towel off him* "Let's get you dressed." Mr. Tsubaki: "H-Hey!" lilac: *covering his eyes* naho: *KO* XwX Sakuya: *catches her* -_- "Unbelievable..." *Mr. Tsubaki exits, dressed, and led to the backyard...* Mr. Tsubaki: "...Otogiri?" otogiri: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "Lilac? What's going on?" lilac: are you...dressed now sir? Mr. Tsubaki: *sigh* "Yes, I am dressed...What is going on in the backyard?" otogiri:....we...laid her to rest. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Aiko?" otogiri:....*sad nod* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nods* "Thank you." otogiri:.... belkia:.....so....what now? Mr. Tsubaki: "...I want to honor Aiko...We killed this girl and her friends...I don't want to do that, when we don't need to." *pats Lilac's shoulder* lilac:....*trembling* -they made a grave for them- Mr. Tsubaki: "...We are vampires. But we do not have to be monsters..." naho:...what do we do? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Want to rob some blood banks?" belkia: HELL YEAH! Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "Shotgun!" belkia: YEAH! lavender: nice! Shamrock: *sigh* "Very well..." Higan: -_-;;; "Hope we don't get caught..." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *stretches in wheelchair* "Glad to be getting out of this hospital..." akaderu: no kidding......you sure you're ok? Kepuri: "Doctors cleared me--and I think I know my body better than them!" *crosses her arms, nods her head--then winces* "Ah! But...the doctors did say to go easy when I get home..." akaderu:....did you want anything? Kepuri: "...When I was stuck in bed, I used to play with Legos..." akaderu: oh? Kepuri: -\\\\- "Could you get me some Legos, sweetie?" akaderu: O/////O r-right! Kepuri: "Thank you~" -elsewhere- Relan: *knock knock* ryuuko: yes? Relan: "Hi...Um...Is your ceiling leaking?" ryuuko:....no? Relan: "Oh, good...because mine is...and my bed is all wet. From the rain." -elsewhere- Kid: *straightening his suit* liz: date night tonight? Kid: *smiles* "Indeed. You?" liz: maybe. Kid: "??? Are things okay for you and Wes?" liz: of course they are! but hey, i dont know if i have plans set up for tonight, just playing it by ear. Kid: *nods* "Just making sure...if you're ever up for a double date, I'm sure Stocking would love to catch up with you and Wes, too..." liz: noted. Kid: "...Is this suit too formal for date night?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *kisses Tamaki's cheek* tamaki: >///< Arthur: *whispers in her ear* "Your underwear are so cute...and sexy." tamaki: >/////////////////////< Arthur: "You know what else is cute? That little 'nyah' sound you make..." tamaki: i-i dont know what your talking a-meow-t! Arthur: *smirks* "So, you wouldn't make a noise if I did this..." *small kiss behind her ear* tamaki: n-nyan~! >////< Arthur: *hugs her from behind* "So cute...Tamaki, you are so cute..." tamaki: *hiding face in hands* >////~////< Arthur: "..." *smirk, as he pats her bottom* tamaki: O/////O a-arthur! Arthur: *chuckle* "What?" -elsewhere- Black Star: "...You feel better?" tsubaki:....yeah. Black Star: "...I got a bad feeling, about some anonymous group bugging you about those vampires..." tsubaki:.....im not sure if i can trust them completely either..... Black Star: "Hmph. Which one, the vampires or that 'C' group?" tsubaki:....the ones who sent the letter, obviously. Black Star: "..." *sigh* "I know you want to see the best in that guy...I'm just not convinced." tsubaki: ...... i do want to see the best in him....but i wont just ignore the bad he has done either... Black Star: "..." *pats her shoulder* "Whatever you decide, I got your back." tsubaki:...*she smiles* Black Star: "Whoever this 'C' group is, let's watch out for them..." tsubaki:...*she nods* Black Star: "...Well...I guess we got the day ahead of us to worry about this stuff later..." tsubaki: right. Black Star: "Anything you want to do?" -elsewhere- Lawless: *looking through a book* licht: *practicing* Lawless: *looks up* "...So cool..." romina: *listening* Lawless: *listening to the music...imagining a scene with him and Ophelia...* TT\\\\\TT julian: *reading the story of jekyll and hyde* Guildenstern: "Decent book?" julian: *nods* Guildenstern: "...Want to know the ending?" julian: i've read it a few times before. Guildenstern: -_-; "...Oh. Was hoping to spoil it for you." julian: *smirk* Guildenstern: "...Well, you ever read 'Treasure Island'?" julian: *nods* Guildenstern: -___-;; "Well, that's all the Robert Stevenson stories I know, so..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *examining a blood bag* "...They're like Capri Sun. Only gorier." naho: gross...*trying not to gag* Mr. Tsubaki: "You aren't going to drink, Naho?" naho: i-if i have to....*nom* *shudders* >.< lilac:....*drinking* ...... Higan: "...This lacks any aesthetic value..." *pathetic slurp through a straw...* Shamrock: x_-; "If this is what Young Master wants..." naho: *cringe* lavender: hey, it's ok kiddo. i know it's hard since you're still fairly new, but it gets easier with time. Mr. Tsubaki: *sympathetic pat on Naho's shoulder* "Give it time..." naho: ....... belkia: hey nyahon~ , remember your first day as a subclass, and you went to take a bath but walked in on higano? naho:.......*excalibur face+shudders* Higan: “Oh right, feels like it was only yesterday.” Sakuya: "Hey! Why would you even bring that up?!!" belkia: >3> naho: ......... Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh, please, that's just disgusting...and hardly what Naho wants to see..." *winks* naho: EEEEW >3< lavender:....7w7 Higan: "..." *pats Lavender's behind* lavender: oh~ UwU naho: EW GROSS OLD MAN! Mr. Tsubaki: *whispers to Naho* "I meant some of your doujin scenarios..." naho: ...oh that! defiantly that, but not with the old geezer. >3< Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh, of course not--someone younger, attractive--" Higan: D: lavender: but you still have the best dick game out of all of them~ *wink* Higan: -\\\\\- Shamrock: "..." Mr. Tsubaki: "...Gross." belkia: TMI!!...... Q~Q Mr. Tsubaki: "Let us change the subject--we have filled up on blood...What to do next?" -elsewhere- Gopher: -w- kirika: zzzzzz.......*they crashed out on the couch* Giriko: "...D'aw." *snaps a pic* arachne: oh my, what's this now~? Giriko: "I think they've coupled up." kirika: *opens her eyes*.....O//////////O h-h-h-hey! jeez! >////////< Giriko: *switches to video camera mode* "How's the happy couple?" Gopher: *yawn, stretches...turns on the couch and grabs--* -SLAM DUNKED- kirika: -/////////////////////-;;; arachne: O_O; Giriko: "...See? I told you her training with me would make her awesome!" Gopher: D: kirika: h-h-h-hey! dont record us! *trying to grab the camera, but cant seem to reach* *angry kitty noises* Giriko: "Hee hee!" *holds camera over her as she paws at it* "Come on! You can do it! Ha ha ha!" kirika: g-gimme dat! >n< arachne: *soft chuckle* Gopher: *upside down* "Kick him in the balls, Kirika!" -swift kick to the nuts- Giriko: "EEEEEEeeeeeEEEEK!" D: *collapses* arachne: O_O Gopher: D: "...Good thing you're already pregnant, ma'am..." -elsewhere- Emine: "...I need a good idea for a bad deed." lin: knocking someone's trash over? Emine: "...Good idea. I will knock over the trash can here and make that kappa pick it up..." -elsewhere- Bakugo: *holding a lost kitten* -_-; itsuka: *looking at the poster* we should be there soon... Bakugo: "Good...'cause this thing is clawing into me..." itsuka: ^^; Bakugo: *stares at the cat* "You think you could let go there, buddy?" -elsewhere- Kuro: "Zzzz...." mahiru: *watching tv as he lets kuro lay on his lap* Kuro: *yawn* "There's never anything good on..." mahiru: *watching news* TV Reporter: "--and a string of odd robberies across town. One witness claims to have heard, 'This stuff isn't gonna drink itself!'" mahiru: ?? TV Reporter: "The Blood Bank reports that while the amount of blood stolen was comparatively minimal, it urges residents to continue donating so to keep a consistent supply--" -elsewhere- yumikage: shit, looks like we got to step in again? Jun: "Son of a..." yumikage: so should we handle this or train those kids some more? Jun: "Train them--this can be helpful..." yumikage: got it, you go find tsurugi then. -elsewhere- Kid: *holding up a True Cross teacher's guide* "How is the reading going?" stocking: doing well. apparently i have to take some classes with the students to complete the training. Kid: "When are those classes?" stocking: next fall. Kid: "Ah...That should help you and the students..." stocking: ^^ Kid: "And I'm sure you'll be a great teacher to them..." stocking: *smiles* Kid: "So, have you considered what you would like to do for date night?" stocking: how about a movie? Kid: "I would like that. Any one you had in mind?" -elsewhere- Benimaru: "..." kirei:....commander? Benimaru: "!!! ...Sister...Um...Hello." kirei:....how have you been? Benimaru: "...Conflicted. Angry. Sad." kirei:...... Benimaru: "...I'm sorry I hurt you." kirei:..._you_ didnt do anything to me.... Benimaru: "It was my face, and you thought it was me...and I...I didn't mean for you to be hurt by what you think of me..." kirei:....i hope this doesnt sound superficial but....what do you think of _me?_ i-i-i know you didnt really like me at first....but time has passed since then... Benimaru: "..." *nervous scratch on his cheek* "I...appreciate you, in this community..." kirei:...*small smile* Benimaru: "...You are attracted to me." kirei: ?! 0////0; Benimaru: "Is that the truth?" kirei: um... w-well... *somewhat flustered* Benimaru: "...Sorry. I did not mean to put you on the spot. I wanted to be direct in case the actions of my impersonator were bothering you, or if they have compromised anything currently between you and me." kirei:..r-right... Benimaru: "...Sorry. I made this awkward. I just do not know what to say. If I say, 'You are my friend,' I worry that says, 'I like you only as friends.' If I say, 'I like you,' I worry that is vague. If I say, 'I find you attractive'--" kirei: i-i-i understand.... *silent* ...maybe we should leave it as ambiguous for now... Benimaru: "...Odd way to put it, but yes..." -elsewhere- stocking: that was hilarious, haha! Kid: "Hee hee...Yes.” stocking: XP Kid: "Aw, I'm sorry." *kiss on the cheek* stocking: it's fine. still a good laugh though Kid: *smiles* "...You ever imagine yourself in films?" stocking: eh, not really. Kid: *holds her hand* "I think you would do well..." stocking: maybe. Kid: "You certainly do excellent on stage, performing music..." stocking: aww >w< Kid: *smiles* "I mean every word of it. You are one of the most talented people I know." -elsewhere- Wes: "Feel okay?" liz: yeah, of course. *hug* Wes: *hugs back, kiss on the cheek* "Glad to be with you..." liz: ^^ Wes: "..." *small smirk, as he spins her around for a small dance-step* liz: hehe~ Wes: *dances a bit with her, then dips her* liz: *smooch* Wes: ^\\\\^ "...I love you." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *looking up at the sky* naho: nice night out. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Surprised to see the stars out..." -a light snow begins to fall- Mr. Tsubaki: "???" naho: chilly.....i hope spring gets here soon... Mr. Tsubaki: *small smile, as he adjusts his scarf* "The spring brings blossoms..." naho: mmhmm. Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *shares a blanket with her* naho: =w= nice and fuzzy~ Mr. Tsubaki: "Heh heh...Indeed. I forget how cold I can get in human form." naho: .......hey mr tsubaki, since the others are all kind of like flowers, what kind would i be? im thinking violets? Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *small laugh* "A shrinking violet?" naho: no >3< that would be lilac. but that's kind of already taken 737; i dont really know. Mr. Tsubaki: "Hmm...Violets tend to represent friendship, admiration...resurrection...What do you think of roses?" naho: too obvious =3= Mr. Tsubaki: "Heh heh..." *pats her head* " 'Violet,' then..." naho: maybe. but im still the same naho i always was! >u< Mr. Tsubaki: "Of course, Violet Naho..." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *in bed...and already built 27 inter-locking but unrelated Lego sets into a functioning replica of a theme park* "...I'm bored, now." mana:.....wow. Emine: "..." *moves to knock it all down* akaderu: *GLARE* Shotaro: *hand smack* "No! Bad Emine!" Emine: >_< -elsewhere- -morning- sayaka: *running around the neighborhood* phew....jeez, where did i end up? Sakuya: *walking nearby* "...???" sayaka: oh hi! do you know where i am? i kiiiinda got lost, haha ^^ Sakuya: "...Prospero Estate is right over there. The old ritzy neighborhood, before things went to shit." sayaka: neat....wait, you look familiar....you're.....watanuki, right? Sakuya: "...Yeah. Sakuya Watanuki. And you're Mahiru's buddy..." sayaka: mahiru? oh! right! from work. yeah. Sakuya: "Yep...You haven't been around here before, have you?" sayaka: not really. i've lived in this city so long, but there's still places i havent even heard of yet! Sakuya: "...Places that can be a bit dangerous..." sayaka: no kidding.....*thinking of stein and johannes.....shudders* Sakuya: "..." *stomach growls* o\\\\\\o "...Um..." sayaka: *offers him a pack of crackers* here. Sakuya: "Oh...Um, are you sure?" sayaka: *smiles* Sakuya: "..." *takes the crackers, munches on one* -\\\\- "...Thanks...You need directions?" sayaka: im good. i think i'll take this as an opportunity to explore some more. catch ya later! *she leaves* Sakuya: "...Yeah. Later." *waves* -elsewhere- Arthur: *practicing with his sword* tamaki: *totally owning a mannequin* Akitaru: *holding up punch-mitts* "Good, Maki! A bit harder on your right..." maki: hah! Akitaru: "Right! Like that!" Takehisa: -\\\\- -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Feel rested?" stocking: yeah. Kid: "Good." *kiss on her forehead* "Any plans today?" stocking: i was thinking about going to the library and cramming. Kid: "Need any study help? Note-taking?" stocking: if you want, i wouldnt mind~ Kid: *smiles* "I would love to." *holds up a notebook and a pen* "Ready~" -elsewhere- Black Star: *looking through news on his phone* kilik: anything interesting? Black Star: "..." *reading the blood bank story, trying to keep calm* "...Just the usual." *flips to another story* -elsewhere- Patty: *STARE* liz:....what is it? Patty: "..." *holds up a shark* liz: O________________O Patty: "...I know, right?! How am I even holding this thing?!!" -a few days later- tsubaki: seems winter break is finally over. Black Star: "Time for the last semester..." tsubaki: yeah. Black Star: "..." *pats her back* "Make it an awesome one!" tsubaki: *smiles* right Black Star: *offers his hand* -in class- Patty: "Soul!" *hug* "Happy to see you back in class!" soul: great to see you all again! Kid: "Indeed." Black Star: "BEST YEAR EVER!" ???: good to see you all again. -mami smiles warmly- liz: hey mami! Crona: "H-Hello...everyone..." soul: hey chrona, great to see you again. Crona: *smile, blush, nods* stocking: it's our final semester, so lets give it the best we got! Kid: "Yes!" Black Star: "YEAH!" Mineta: "Yes!" Kid and Black Star: "..." -stocking threw him into the trash chute- Patty: "Thank god!" Kid: "...But I didn't do it." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *walking down the stairs* "At least I can do that again..." akaderu: *smiles* Kepuri: *smiles back* "I think I can handle something other than crackers and ginger ale now..." -at the school- misono: *studying in the library* Lily: *in butterfly form, hiding by staying close to Misono* "Find anything?" shinoa: this seat taken? misono: we- *notices shinoa* i dont see anyone sitting there, do you? shinoa: i take that as an ok then? *she chuckles* Misono: "...In my own way, yes. Hello." shinoa: *she nods and sits down, peeking at his book* 'Alice in wonderland' hmm? Misono: "...An old favorite. I wanted to see what more I could learn from it." shinoa: ah. Misono: "...You have read it? What do you think of it?" shinoa: it's quite the classic. i actually preformed in a school play of it one year. Misono: "Really? Who did you play?" shinoa: the march hare. Misono: "...Oh. I always paid attention to the White Rabbit--" Lily: *in butterfly form, making small laughing sounds...* shinoa: ?? oh? a butterfly? is that your pet? Misono: -_-; "I can't get rid of him..." Lily: *wings go down, as if pouting* shinoa: hehe, i think it's quite adorable. it almost likes like you have a ribbon in your hair. Misono: -\\\\\-;;;;; "...Thanks?" -elsewhere- Kishiri: *walking through halls of the Academy* vivian: TORRY~!! *GLOMP* Kishiri: o_O;; "!!! H-Hey! Vivian!" *smiles* "I'm happy to see you!" vivian: hehe~<3 Kishiri: "How was your trip back?" vivian: it went well. Kishiri: "..." *hugs* "I missed you." -elsewhere- naho: 3rd term of school is finally here~ Sakuya: "Yeah, surprising...Hope classes don't suck." naho: are you thinking of joining a club this year? Sakuya: "Not really. You had one in mind?" naho: i was considering joining the track and field. Sakuya: "Ah. That would keep you busy. I just don't get a sense of interest from much around here..." naho: hmmm. oh! maybe you can join music club? Sakuya: "...Might as well. I like music." naho: neato! >u< Sakuya: "How fast do you run?" naho: i can run fast >3< Sakuya: "..." *small laugh* "Then go out for track, then." naho: YAY! -elsewhere- Benimaru: "So frustrating..." fang-hua: no kidding. Benimaru: "We've reviewed medical records, interviewed residents...No leads..." *looks at Fang-Hua* "I'm sorry." fang-hua: hey, you're doing your best. Benimaru: "...I have no idea what this monster did to others...after what he did to the Sister, what if he had hurt someone else...like you?" fang-hua:........ Benimaru: "...Sorry. Just shaken by all of this." fang-hua: it's understandable. Benimaru: "..." *covers his face* fang-hua:.... commander? Benimaru: *a tear falls down his face* fang-hua:.........*gentle, but somewhat awkward hug* Benimaru: "!!! ..." *awkward pat on the back* -elsewhere- lilac: *under the covers with a cold compress to his forehead* Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh dear...You are quite under the weather, aren't you?" lilac: *whimpering* Mr. Tsubaki: *feels Lilac's forehead* "Still a temperature..." *frowns* "...Is there something troubling you?" lilac: ...... Mr. Tsubaki: *holds Lilac's hand* "Please...tell me..." lilac: just.....feeling sick.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I'm sorry. Would anything sit well on your stomach?" lilac: n-no....just....my head...burning up..... Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *refills Lilac's glass* "Drink...Water will help." lilac: *takes a sip* t-thank you..... Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* "Just ring the bell if you need anything..." lilac:.....*he drifts of into a nap. when he wakes up, the room is dark, but he sees something lurking in the dark*..... !!!! ‘Lawless’: "Huh...I missed a spot..." lilac: !!!!! *trembling* no....no please... ‘Lawless’: "What a mess you are...I better clean up...by wiping you off the FACE OF THIS EARTH!" *his face stretches and contorts, until he is cackling, and a clawed hand reaches for Lilac* lilac: *screaming as he jolts awake, breathing hard* Shamrock: "??!!! Lilac! What's wrong?" lilac: NO! n-NO! *crying* p-PLEASE DONT KILL ME!! lavender: !!! Shamrock: "..." *backs away* "Lilac...We're not going to hurt you...You had a nightmare..." lavender: shhhh. its ok... *she hugs him close.* lilac:.....*hic* *sniffle*....*slowly starts to calm down* Shamrock: "..." *turns to leave* belkia:.....i swear there's magic in those things.....*touches his own chest and frowns*..........oh well, what's done is done. *shrug* Higan: "Indeed, they are magical~" Shamrock: x_-;;;; "Must you do that?" otogiri:..................*facepalm* Higan: "...Belkia, I think Otogiri's may have some magic..." -SMACK- otogiri: *poker face, but her fist is steaming* belkia: O_O; yeeeeah best _not_ to make her upset. Higan: "...Worth a shot." *his mouth is now up next to his ear, but he still puts a lit cigarette into it* -elsewhere- Relan: "Happy to be back in class?" shinra: yeah. Relan: *smile* "Yeah..." *holds his hand* shinra: *smiles* Relan: "Let's make this semester a successful one." shinra: right! Relan: "Any plans after school?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: -w- "Just a few more months...and a new home..." kim: yeah. *she smiles* Jacqueline: *taps her books, chiding Kim* "So make sure you keep up on your studies." kim: i got ya...so, are you planning to join a club this year? Jacqueline: "I'm not sure...There are so many options: sewing, cooking..." kim: you're really smart, so maybe you can join library staff? Jacqueline: "..." *looks at the books...smiles* "I could do well at that work..." -after school- naho: is he feeling any better? Mr. Tsubaki: "...He is shaken by the nightmares...I don't know what to do..." naho: ........i won this in a crane game. *she holds up a hello kitty plush* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *pats her head* "My violet...I think Lilac would like to see that..." naho: ^^ hey lila~ i won this for you~ *she gives him the doll* lilac:...*hugs it* t....thank you, naho. Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles* -elsewhere-