#i m gonna make u a nice big coffee and kiss ur head

[134340am]

YUNA 💗 I hope that massive coffee got you through your classes & that you’ll have enough energy to finish your assignment! I’m rooting for you!

For your ask game I’d like to know 18, 29, 38. Love u & you got this bubs! 🫶

nana!!!! my precious angel <3 how's school! how's everything! how r u tell me tell me :O oh! and my massive coffee powered me through my boring ass lecture AND it didn't give me the shits because it had soy milk 😋 yumza

18. Choose a passage from your writing. Tell me about the backstory of this moment. How you came up with it, how it changed from start to end.

have you ever prayed for blessings in someone else's life?

for a moment, you are not last trains and airplanes and the way august cuts your tongue and makes you swallow it. for a moment, you are bookstore dates and holding hands and sharing hot mugs of green tea while you wind down to the six o’clock news.

for a moment, time stops—

—then he let go of your hand. it just made you laugh. 

what’s so important about being together? what are you to each other? 

in the end we are all alone.

so when i wrote this i wanted it to play out like a movie... you know when the sunlight flash-flashes on the water and you have, like, a highlight reel playing before your eyes? that's what i wanted it to feel like!!! just fragments of what-could've-been's... there's references to earlier parts of the story, so trains and planes = obviously tooru leaving and getting further away from reader, august = nostalgia, bookstores = naoki + reader and tooru's second meeting, holding hands = mittens, green tea and six o clock news = what they always do after they um fuck

i wanted it to build to a climax and then have it come crashing down because all of this—the wishful thinking, the holding hands, etc—are all in reader's head... this was pretty easy to write because i spent the entire story building up to this moment and once i finished writing it it felt so!!! cathartic!!! so it didn't change much heh

29. Where do you draw your inspiration? What do you do when the inspiration well runs dry?

everyday situations, feelings i can't explain (but try to), people, past experiences, my favourite films and books.... when i'm uninspired i go see the sea ^o^

38. What is something about your writing process YOU think is Really Weird? If you are comfortable, please share. If you’re not comfortable, what do you think cats say about us?

omg this is a boring response but i don't really do anything that's out of the ordinary!!! hmm.... i always try to post on the dot? so, like, 2pm, or 3.30pm, stuff like that.... i don't like if it's a random time like 4.01pm.... yeaaahhhhhh

weird questions for writers ask game

[fbfh]

percy relationship and intimacy headcanons

this is kinda smutty but not too bad lmao,, there’s already a part two for this and i may or may not be definitely doing this for the other characters,,,, rip me

i’ll do some requests once i can,, you can still send them in and ily all <3

900 something words

As with all steamy/nsfw works all characters are aged up to 18+/college era <3

sO

Let’s get started ‘,:)

Boy is a switchy top

His default state is to top you bc look at u how could he not

But if you take the reins he won’t complain

Like he thinks it’s kind of cute but he can’t really focus cause of how turned on he is

He knows he’s big and rlly buff so he makes sure to be extra careful around you

Especially when things,,,

Escalate,,,

Like his energy is gentle but definitely motivated

He’ll pin you against the wall while you’re making out

But like his hand will be behind your head 

He’ll kinda toss you onto the bed or couch or wherever if ur into that but only a little bit before he would have set you down yk

And ohmygod the sight of him climbing over you 

His hair is hanging in his face and his eyes are all smokey with lust and his s m i l e

Istg it’s enough to end you right there

And his moans are like,,, really deep

Like it resonates through you and you can feel it vibrate 

It’s really nice

He really likes it when your underwear is silky

Like really soft microfiber???? Yes.

He also really likes it when you take his shirt off of him

He’s so overwhelmingly full of passion and love for you and he knows this and it makes him even more careful

He doesn’t think you’re fragile or anything but any kind of intimacy  can go really wrong really quickly if you don’t pay attention and he takes that responsibility really seriously

He asks you stuff pretty often, half in a cocky way but also to legit check on you

“You like that?”

“Is that nice?”

His voice doesn’t drop an entire octave or anything but like it’s,, different,, when things get steamy

He’s 30% cocky 70% focused on you

V into open mouth kisses

Smiles into them abt ⅓ of the time and yr teeth brush together a little and it’s always cute

Loves loves loves when you jump and wrap your legs around his waist

He can kiss u easier and it makes him feel so close to you

Boi is very grabby

Like his hands are always grabbing a handful of something

Also big on eye contact

Esp if it flusters you and makes you blush

Loves kissing your neck where he can feel your pulse

Bites a little and feels it goes up and that gives him serotonin

He has really nice lines and curves to him ???? like his back and shoulders and everything really are really well constructed and very nice to touch

Just goes bonkers when you run your hands over his muscles

Esp his chest and shoulders

The most gentle+passionate lover on the fricking planet

When he sees you tangled up in the sheets with sunlight giving you a glowy halo passed out asleep 

And i mean who wouldn’t be after a few rounds with him

It makes him so happy he gets a little tingly

Like he feels a little carbonated

And he never knows what to do for that so he either just breathes in your scent and runs his hands on your skin or if you’re not totally cuddled into him then he goes on a run or swim or some kind of work out

Either way by the time you wake up he’s all damp from coming out of the shower and his towel is just like your sanity aka hanging on by a hope and a prayer

He gives you this look

And you feel like your dying in a good way all over again

“What? You’ve seen me with less on…”

Cue beet red y/n 

Rip you

aLso

Pull his hair

Just a little 

He’ll bite his lip and smirk and moan all at once and it’s a really nice combo

Def something you should see at least once

If you arch ur back he’ll def slip at least one arm underneath to hold u closer

Is literally just so happy to be touching you and close with you

During the morning after have a little banter with him over coffee

You’ll probably be wearing one of his swim shirts/hoodies depending on how cold/what time of year it is

Or if he’s really into you

Like really hella into you

A camp shirt

He loves showering with you

Like almost too much

Any time showers come up he’ll offer for you two to jump in together

“Y’know, to save water and all that,”

“Oh, to save water?”

“Yeah, and for… other stuff…”

It gets to the point where he automatically says

“I’m gonna take a shower if you wanna…” 

And he’ll not his head to the bathroom with that look

You know the one

Also a massive fan of romantic bubble baths

He’s told you to light as many candles as you want cause he’s basically a human fire extinguisher 

One time a spark from a candle wick flew out of the jar and without taking his lips off you a ball of water flew out of the bathtub, put it out, and flew back in

You were very impressed

he’s over all so romantic and caring and passionate?????? give him tlc he deserves it

amazing boyf amazing lover amazing person hhh

[justphilia]

Aubade is a great fic; too bad it’s possibly dead.

Been a while since I did a long long babble on a fic I like, and lately, I’ve been rereading a few fics to fuel my entertainment. I low key notice how rare it is to find a multi-chaptered fic for Ritshou that doesn’t have Terumob as main, which is really funky honestly.

I talked about Aubade once, in my list of incomplete fanfics I missed back in like February. But it’s so good, I’m gonna make a long post about it lmao.

Even though this fic has literally taken the number one ranking in my favorites list, it only took today for me to bookmark it in my ao3 (mostly because I’ve been waiting it for it to be completed before doing so.)

And generally, anything that I bookmark on ao3 is something I’ve cried about at least once, whether it’s because of the story or because I love the story too much. So anyways,

Aubade by Ravenesta is a M rated Ritshou fic centered around Ritsu, who moves in with Shou after Shou declared he was going to stay in Japan for good.

They buy an apartment together near Ritsu’s university and go on a shopping spree in IKEA for furniture and such, which is as chaotic as it doesn’t sound. The tension between them is real and it’s there, so much so you just want them to get together already sometimes.

I’ve read this fic for a total of 4 times, and I will keep rereading it until the day I die. If you asked me what would come to mind if I thought about Ritshou, it would be the fic’s summary;

My dove, my doe, I love you so I cannot, will not, let you go

Ritsu and Shou have been orbiting around each other ever since they were thirteen years old. Really, something like this was inevitable.

It’s so simple and sweet, and somehow, without fail, every time this summary (specifically the poem) comes to mind, I would get teary eyed. Even now I’m getting :’( over the poem, just because it literally speaks Ritshou to me.

The fic starts off with Ritsu heading back home by train to Seasoning City during his summer break from college in Grain City. It’s written in a way where it’s very easy for you to visualize the scenario of Ritsu waiting for the train to come while holding a cup of cheap coffee.

It’s realistically detailed too, going as far as to include little quirks about Ritsu and the people around him (stranger or not).

Both Shou and Shigeo gets introduced during a phone texting scene, where you can easily tell their personality was conveyed right through the way they message Ritsu. Shigeo adds little face emoticons with caring and sweet messages, and Shou shortens his words to ‘u’ and ‘ur’ with chaotic spacings between words and many exclamation marks.

Even Ritsu has his own way of messaging, always adding punctuation to his sentences.

Later on, after Ritsu arrives in Seasoning City, he’s picked up by Shigeo and Teru, who are already a couple in this fic, and you can tell how much Ritsu misses his home.

Teru is such a beautiful mess in this fic, everything about him is dramatic and overtop, going from his haircut to his little diet habits, and he’s still playful with Ritsu. The ‘Little Brother’ nickname will never go away.

(Also, at some point, Ritsu makes a face immaturely after seeing Shigeo drop a kiss on Teru’s head and I think that was pretty funny)

(Also also, they all call Reigen ‘Dad’. Which is hecking adorable, but it did confuse me at some point because Ritsu named Reigen’s contact as Dad and I legitimately thought that was Ritsu’s actual dad until later.)

Fast forward after Ritsu gets a haircut from Teru in Spirits and Such. Pretty funny considering how Reigen did the same thing to Serizawa in Season 2, but I’m mildly sure Serizawa doesn’t exist in this fic so it was probably a coincidence.

So they’re going shopping and Ritsu gets another text from Shou, because Shou isn’t in town, or at least, that was what we were led to believe, until he does pop up. 

And it wouldn’t be Shou if his appearance isn’t random, so of course his first line is to comment on Kiwis looking like balls.

Ritsu, being Ritsu, responds by calling Shou an asshole and proceeds to be conflicted between wanting to punch Teru, because he knew all along, or wanting to hug Shou, because Ritsu misses him so much. He goes for the latter.

Cue Shou and Ritsu hanging out because Shigeo and Teru had to go save Reigen from a spirit job, and their interaction is just so Ritshou it makes you feel fuzzy inside y’know? Because it’s just...friends being friends.

Ok so fast forward again, and they’re sitting around in Ritsu’s room and here’s where the plot begins:

Shou, sleepily, declares he wants them to live together, before suddenly falling asleep.

And Ritsu panics because he can’t tell if he’s serious or just sleep drunk. So he consults Teru to confirm this, who answers that, yes, Shou was being serious, and this just makes Ritsu panic even more because wow he did not expect that and mostly because he can’t afford an apartment.

Shou, being the rich boy he is, offers to settle the payment, because of course he would.

Ritsu weighs his options in his head and convinces himself that he’ll do it. So that’s what they do. They make a little list, which is funny and adorable, and start scouting for apartments online.

Fast forward yet again and Ritsu’s plan was to first gather his shit from his dorm room, crash there for a bit, before fully moving into the new apartment.

Reigen, Teru, and Shigeo are seeing the two off at the train station, and Reigen being Reigen, he’s all double checking that Ritsu has all his shit and it’s just such a dad moment.

Most of their luggage is Shou’s because Ritsu packs light and most of his things are at the dorm, and I brought this up because of this scene:

“It’s my oldest friend!” Shou had argued, trying to wrestle it from Ritsu’s hands. “Six years I have known you, Suzuki, and never once has there been a working bulb in this lamp.”

We get a few more cute scenes of Shou running around and being playful before being tired out and falling asleep on the train, and there’s this tender moment where Shou’s snuggling on Ritsu’s jacket, which the latter had taken off early, and he makes a comment saying how it smells like Ritsu which just baffles the only. It’s...nice, makes me fluffy.

Anyways they reach Ritsu’s dorm to crash and pack, and they have this scene where Shou gets a little emotional about how organized Ritsu is, and he genuinely couldn’t believe how Ritsu is making this work. 

So! Chapter 6, alright! And it’s the apartment viewing chapter, because of course they need to view apartments before moving in (which is as fun as it sounds).

They view 3 apartments, with the third try being the charm;

Apartment 1 fucking sucks! And Ritsu only chose this because he wanted to get a feel of how apartment viewing works, and you gotta hand it to him for thinking ahead. So no matter what, he knows he won’t be buying this apartment.

Apartment 2 was actually pretty decent, the landlord, however, was not. Throughout this scene, she is constantly trying to get into Ritsu’s space, and you don’t exactly know what’s up until the very end where she gets really close. Shou saves Ritsu in the end by dragging him away and making it known that, “THIS IS MY MAN DO NOT TOUCH.” And makes an enemy out of her, so big whoops.

Apartment 3 is kinda awkward but workable, with their landlord being the sweetest man to walk this earth. His kids were born on the viewing day, which made him a little late, though Ritsu finds in understandable. After the viewing, Ritsu asks if they can crash at the apartment even though they haven’t actually gotten it yet, and the man’s like, “Don’t worry, you’re gonna live here anyways so might as well crash here now!” Protect this man.

Next scene we have Ritsu finally moving out of his dorm and into the apartment with Shou and after getting a few groceries, they finally decide they should head to IKEA for furniture. It’s a pretty funny scene because everyone knows IKEA is an equivalent to a bloody maze, so you get to watch them play around in the display rooms and climbing into beds and getting lost.

And it’s funnier because this is the Shou’s first time stepping foot into an IKEA, and Ritsu makes fun of him for it briefly. Shou gets back at him later on when they’re playing around in a bathroom display room.

he doesn’t quite notice where Shou’s wandered off to until he turns around from a bathroom sink and spots him in a shower stall, calling him over with a wave of his hand. Ritsu steps inside, ducking his head under the bar for the shower curtain

He almost startles when Shou reaches over and pulls the shower curtain closed with a flourish, leaving them enclosed in the shower stall, somehow still mysteriously lit by no lamp that Ritsu can see. He shoots Shou a questioning look, only to snort when Shou leans back against the shower wall, a hand over his heart and eyelashes fluttering.

“Why, Mister Kageyama,” he says, all false coquettishness, “Cornering a young girl like me alone in a place like this? How scandalous.”

He considers giving Shou the reaction he wants, a laugh and a shove on the shoulder and possibly a comment about exactly how classy making out in an IKEA shower stall is, but the reaction he’d gotten earlier was too good to resist playing along with the joke.

He shamelessly uses his height advantage when he steps into Shou’s space, one leg between Shou’s and a hand propped casually on the wall beside his head. He leans down so that their noses are almost touching, and says low, “Well with you standing here all gorgeous like this, how could I resist?”

It’s pathetic joke flirting, some cheesy disaster line out of every old black and white movie he’s ever watched with his mother, so he doesn’t quite expect it when Shou seems to freeze, eyes wide and locked onto Ritsu’s. It’s only for a few seconds, a barely noticeable pause before Shou’s howling with laughter as he pushes past him out of the shower, but Ritsu gets caught on it, on the hitch he thought he’d heard in Shou’s breath, on the way he feels oddly wired, like his skin is buzzing from the proximity, and what the fuck had just happened?

This scene, ladies and gentlemen, had me sold on the fic. Starting with how Shou had playfully dragged Ritsu into the display shower in an attempt to tease Ritsu, only to be surprised that Ritsu had played along because, according to Ritsu, the raven would usually just laugh and dismiss the joke as a joke. 

You can literally see that’s where the subtle feelings come out, where their friendship suddenly moves a bit faster into something more. It’s a slowburn for a reason, because their relationship happens really slow, so it’s moments like these that makes you really warm inside.

We come to a near end to the fic from here, which includes a scene where Shou cooks and Ritsu has a wet dream that’s pretty brief tbh and nothing too explicit don’t worry. Then there’s some scenes where Ritsu’s doing school things and Shou’s being Shou in the kitchen and everywhere.

It slows to a stop after the iconic Shou and Ritsu flies scene, because we’re all suckers for Ritsu trusting Shou that he won’t drop him when they fly.

SO! You can pretty much get the idea of how the fic will end/go from there since the major arc scene has been settled (moving in together). And frankly, if Ravenesta was to stop the fic on chapter 9, I don’t think we’ll lose too much since the only thing we didn’t get is a conclusion to the slowburn.

If you’ve read up to here, thanks for indulging me I suppose. I mostly write little reviews for my own sake since I really talk too much and it’s very hard to collect my thoughts at times.

Is this a fic I would recommend? Most definitely yes, it’s lovely, it’s well written, it’s captivating. It is the embodiment of Ritshou’s romance, and I really wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

[ijungkooki]

Hi!! Can I request the RFA crew and none of them have released their identities to mc. Mc then goes on about being in love with them not realizing they are in the chat (ex: mc sees zen in a magazine and comments in the group of how much she likes him but the group doesn't tell her zen is the chat) if that makes sense. I'm sorry if it's confusing 😓

 aaaahhhhhhhh sorry this is so late! i’ve been so busy with ap tests :( but this was so much fun to write!!!

Not Recognizing the RFA

Yoosung:

You told the RFA how there was this really cute boy in your biology class

He was kinda adorkable and overall really sweet and you really like that about him

When someone asked what school you went to you told them SKY University

Seven immediately asks what your crush’s name was and you told them it was Yoosung

CUE INTENSE BLUSHING FROM YOOSUNG

Zen and Seven thought it would be funny to keep it a secret that the Yoosung you liked was also reading this entire conversation

After that chat, Yoosung gained a little more confidence in talking to you in person

He ended up being a little flirty with you omg this lil bean

Every time you spoke to each other, you gushed to everyone in the messenger about him

You go on a really cute study/coffee date!!!!!!!

zen and seven congratulate yoosung on becoming a man lol

When the day of the party arrives, Yoosung is super nervous but also really excited to see the look on your face

You get to the party and meet everyone but you notice they all have that mischievous smile

You realize there’s a member missing

*a wild Yoosung appears!* lol wHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE

“Surprise! I’ve been an RFA member all along and I’ve been reading everything you ever said about me hahahaha……………”

He’s red in the face and you’re red in the face and the members are placing bets on who’s gonna make the first move lol

After the initial shock, you both start laughing and you end up staying by each other’s side the whole time

The party ends and he gives you a goodbye kiss jasfhsjaikd

Zen and Jaehee just won 50 bucks lol

Zen:

Your friend introduced you to some musical that starred Zen in it and you were immediately head over heels for him

When you told the RFA about this new up and coming actor, Jaehee started fangirling

She starts going on about Zen and recommends some of his musicals and sends photos of him to you

Meanwhile, Zen is watching this convo unfold all while smiling really smug to himself

He decides to have a little fun by pretending to not be the actor you currently have a gigantic crush on and may or may not actually be falling in love with

Also he can’t pass up an opportunity to talk about himself amirite

at this point, everyone but jaehee and zen have left the chat

He’ll send selfies of you claiming they’re secret photos he got off the internet and your heART GOES HAYWIRE

Zen is having fun with this

He ends up surprising you by telling you he scored front row tickets to his new show

You. Are. Dead.

You ask him how on earth he got tickets but he just says he has connections somehow or somethin idk

He thinks it’s really cute that you’re such a big fan of him

But he especially loves how it’s not just for his looks! You also admire his talent and how kind and devoted he is to his fans!

That’s how he falls for you but he doesn’t know if you’ll love him back or just remain a fan

Come the party day and he’s a little nervous to meet you

When you see him, you start freaking out because how did Zen end up at this party?!!?!?!!?1?1

He starts laughing as he explains that he was a member of the RFA

you nearly faint bc omg the amount of embarrassing things that you said

After letting the news sink in, he proclaims his love for you

You’re super happy because of course you love him too because you were able to get to know the real Zen in the chat and not just the actor

When you tell him that, he is sososososo happy!!!!

Jaehee:

You met this really cute girl at a coffee shop one day 

She was in a rush but she made quick small talk with you but you never got her name

When you told the RFA about her, you were super blushy and everything awww

But Jaehee is a super smart girl so she was able to kinda put two and two together and figure out that she was the one you met

Now she’s getting all blushy bc “wat MC likes me??? she thinks i’m cute?!!?!?”

Since that day, she makes an effort to go to the same cafe at the same time in hopes of meeting you again

And you’re doing the same thing so you end up meeting each other every day

You two claim it’s just a “coincidence”

calling u on ur bullshit

The both of you end up developing HUGE crushes on each other it’s adorable

Everyone in the RFA is rooting for you two lol

Especially Zen and he’s also trying to be that lowkey wingman for baehee in the chat without revealing who she really is

You thought it would be a good idea to invite Jaehee to the party

She accepts while trying to hide her laugh bc little did you know

The day arrives and you’re nervous to finally meet the RFA but even more nervous bc oh god Jaehee is gonna be there too you gotta look nice

You spot Jaehee right away and you give her a big hug before leading her around and trying to find the RFA

You see a group of men walk up to you and they introduce themselves as the RFA

You introduce Jaehee as the girl you’ve been talking about

“MC, there’s no need to introduce me. I already know them.”

lol wut

She giggles and explains that she is the other member and you nearly faint you’re so embarrassed

She takes your hand in hers and says, “Don’t worry, MC. I happen to like you a lot too.”

Jumin:

You had recently gotten a job at the C&R Company and had coincidentally been placed to work in the same department as Jumin’s

Despite the rumors and the crazy amount of workload, you had slowly started to develop some feelings for him

You never really saw him that much since he was so busy

But when you did, your heart would beat like crazy even though you knew that being with him would probably never happen in a billion years

So you vented to the chatroom one day after having a run-in with Jumin

You told them how you had started to fall for him even though you knew her could never have feelings for you

Jaehee was stunned

Yoosung and Seven fucking lost it

Zen nearly s c r e a m e d

When Jumin read your messages, he was shocked to say the least

How funny that the MC he’s falling for is also in love with him without realizing it

He immediately looked up your employee info so he could have a little fun with this 

The next day at work, you were surprised to run into Jumin but even more so that he decided to actually have a conversation with you that didn’t involve work

He was a lot nicer and relaxed and smiled more than before

You told the members about the interaction while Jumin fucking smirked the entire time

This continued for a while, him randomly running into you at work and chatting while you silently died inside

same mc same

Party day arrives and you’re looking around for the members when BAM

juMiN iS HeRE?!?!1/!?!!?

You slowly make your way towards him and the small group he was talking to

He sees you and smiles

“Ah MC, it’s so good to see you again. Let me introduce you to the other RFA members.”

“O-Other members?”

The gears start working in your head before you realize that Jumin was a member

Which meant he read all your messages

Which also meant that today was your death day

He laughs at your expression when you figure it out but reassures you that the feelings are mutual

You both smile at each other as he kisses you on the cheek

meanwhile zen is now officially screaming

Seven:

The agency you worked for partnered you up with Seven for a mission

Agents 606 and 707: The best hacker and best field operative the agency has

also fucking badass holy shit i might write a fic

Ever since your successful mission, you two have been partners on every single one following that

While kicking ass, you had slowly started to develop feelings for him

When you joined the RFA, everyone introduced themselves except for one who was a hacker

To you, it made sense that he had to hide his identity

Also for some strange reason, this hacker reminded you of Seven hmmmmmmmmmmm i wonder why

You introduced yourself to the group, though, and Seven nearly choked on the chips he was eating

As the days passed by, you grew more comfortable with the group and eventually told them about the troubles in your love life

You told them how you had fallen for your partner but you didn’t think he loved you back because he tends to push you away sometimes

Seven: Dead.

Little did you know that he was in love with you too

The reason why he pushes you away was because he didn’t think that you loved him

Since then, Seven has started to open up a bit more around you and you were really happy with that

In classic Seven-fashion, he thinks it would be hilarious if he kept it a secret that he was an RFA member

The day of the party arrives and you’re about to leave when you run into Seven

“Where you going?” He asks you

“Heading off to the party with the RFA. I told you about them, remember? See you later!”

yes you will lololol

When you meet everyone at the party, you’re all happy to finally meet each other 

But you notice that your new hacker friend was missing

In the corner of your eye, you see a flash of red and immediately recognize it as Seven

You confront him and ask him how and why he’s at the party

“For the agency’s best spy, you’re really bad at recognizing people.”

Putting two and two together, you realize that he was the last member of the RFA

*cue you slapping him repeatedly on the shoulder as he laughs his fucking ass off*

[frop]

do all of them you mother fucker

not Once but Twice u have done this to m 

Star Platinum – Your thoughts on the stars? i always did like then when i was younger but now they just make me think of jojo so now i especially like them 

Magician’s Red – Do you know any magic tricks? no but im gonna say what u said and i can bend my fingers waay way farther than most people

Hermit Purple – Show a photo of yourself! I HAVENT taken a selfie in forever i’ll do one later 

Silver Chariot (Requiem) – How much sleep do you need on average? i would love a good 10+ but i only get that much on saturday now boo but on average its like 6-7 

The Fool – Tell us a joke! Is your refrigerator running? Because i’m gonna suck your dick

The World -  A place you want to visit? canada like you would not believe 

Crazy Diamond – What do you treasure the most? hmmmmmmm my friendships with my friends 

The Hand – Do you like your hands? nnnot particularly bc i spent a good portion of my life and still do sometimes where i bit my nails til they bleed so they dont look as nice as i’d like them to be when they grow out 

Echoes – Your favourite sound? The world’s time stop sound, but not jotaro’s version, dio’s specifically

Heaven’s Door – Share a secret! my parents’ divorce has made me scared for the future of my own relationships to the point where i can see myself not ever wanting to be in a relationship ever again bc it would be easier than my partner getting tired of me or hating me. on top of the fact that i’m almost exactly like my father and my mom’s ex fiance in every single emotional department which is what caused their divorce/breakup respectively in the first place and that leads me to believe that in the long run i am Romantically  Unlovable 

Killer Queen – How would you like to die? preferably quick and painless 

Bad Company – What kind of character trades do you dislike? any character that is like ‘waahh wah no one understands me bc i enjoy [’highly advanced’ niche series/book/etc] and they all read [popular series/book/etc] like whatever the fuck his name was in aku no hana, it got so obnoxious i had to drop it lmao 

Red Hot Chili Pepper – Can you handle spicy food? cat’s out of the bag guys im actually a Fake Mexican bc i only like mild stuff and hot chips 

The Lock – Anything you feel guilty about right now? ya but thats for another day 

Love Deluxe – Are you secretly in love with someone right now? its absolutely no secret that i am in love with jonathan joestar 

Pearl Jam – Your signature dish? i can make some mean ass rice apparently 

Achtung Baby – Do you want kids? nnnope no thanks never ever i have my cat and thats enough for me 

Harvest – Do you pick up coins in from the street? no bc u dont know where thats been and money is super dirty already 

Cinderella – Which part of your body do you like the most? dang, i guess my thighs? but lately i’ve been a lot easier on myself abt my stomach and how soft it is 

Atom Heart Father – How is your relationship with your father? pretty good bc we’re really alike in temperament too but sometimes it gets pretty awkward bc he can never see me as anything but his little baby daughter who Never Grows Up

Enigma – What is puzzling you currently? when is davidpro gonna drop the part 5 teaser 

Earth Wind and Fire – What’s the best classical element? i personally have always liked fire 

Stray Cat – Cats or dogs? i love both but man im more suited for cats 

Gold Experience – A precious experience you have not shared with your followers? oh man over this summer my dad his gf and me and my sis when on a trip to her dad’s place in this really small town that was like 3 hours away from our city and it was so nice and quiet and peaceful and i felt so clean and happy there, we were only there for a couple days but ever since i’ve really been wanting to go back

Sticky Fingers – Zippers or buttons? zippers are so much faster but they get caught sometimes so Really, pros and cons of each 

Moody Blues – A song that makes you sad? OOO man i was gonna say epitaph bc Of Course but as i was writing this down melancholy man by moody blues came up on this playlist and now im thinkin abt abba and crying 

Sex Pistols – Have you ever shot a gun or riffle? no im tiny and a weenie and i would probably die from the recoil

Aerosmith – Are you afraid of flights? ive never been on one but i am scared of heights so i cant imagine thats any better 

Purple Haze – What makes you really angry? it used to be not being listened to but now i just let it happen bc Why bother but now its more whenever my mom makes a big deal out of simple mistakes of waiters/waitresses or when shes being obviously racist 

Spice Girl – Your favourite spice? idk what its called but theres this one i like to put on fruit before i eat it to make it Spicy 

King Crimson – Is it possible to predict the future? man idk my mom says yea but who knows 

Black Sabbath – How easily do you trust people? like stupidly easy 

Man in the Mirror – Do you like looking into the mirror? nope lol im ugl. ALSO bc i have a bigger than average fear of reflective stuff in general bc what if i see somethign behind me u kno,,,, 

Beach Boy – Have you ever been fishing? nope! the one time my dad went that i knew abt i was in mexico 

The Grateful Dead – What do you want to be remembered for? honestly, anything else that being the ‘way too nice one’ or the doormat 

White Album – Your favourite CD? aaaaa i dont have one i dont really listen to albums 

Talking Head – Are you a good liar? i guess ? i can keep a pretty straight face but its harder to lie to someone i actually know really well bc they can probably tell what my tics are 

Baby Face – Your thought on babies? theyre cute but i would greatly prefer to never have any 

Metallica – Do you like listening to metal? yea

Green Day – Ideal way to spend a day off? sleep, Sleep, stream with friends and lay in bed

Oasis – Best place for a holiday? hhhhh anyplace that relaxes u tbh 

Stone Free – Are you a indoor or outdoor person? i n d o o r i dont like bugs 

Kiss – Who would you like to kiss or get a kiss from? jonathan joest

Burning Down the House – Ever destroyed something and then regretted it? nah, once again im a weenie and im too worried abt consequences to ever do smth like that

Foo Fighters – Your favourite drink? god damn i fucking love raspberry iced tea 

Diverdown – Your thoughts on diving? the ocean fills me with the fear of god. no thanks 

C-Moon – What would you do for your friend’s sake? put myself in bodly harm 

MadeinHeaven – What do you believe happens after you died? nothing tbh you just end up in a grave or urn or wherever u wanted to be put 

Weather Report – Your favourite weather? man i looove love stormy weather 

Whitesnake – Your thoughts on snakes/reptiles? i love them theyre all gorgeous and beautiful

Tusk – Tea or coffee? coffee

Ball Breaker – Your favourite ball game? to play? its basket ball but to watch baseball 

Oh! Lonesome Me – Do you feel lonely right now? no not right now but im sure it’ll happen soon 

Scary Monsters – Your favourite dinosaur? i love velociraptors and also triceratops !!

Cream Starter – Do you usually wear make up? nope and if i do its only ever lipstick

Catch the Rainbow – Your favourite colour in the rainbow? blue and green!! 

Ticket to Ride – What was the last ticket you bought for? i didnt buy it but the last one i had was for the rogue one like. 2 weeks ago

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – Do you believe in the multiverse? i dont think abt it too often but sure

In a Silent Way – Do you enjoy complete silence? yes!! besides some music, i cant concentrate otherwise 

Soft & Wet – Shower or bath? shower bc its easier but i havent taken a bath in forever 

Paisley Park – How good are you with reading maps/directions? Terrible God Awful

Nut King Call – How good are you at assembling/constructing things like Ikea furniture? hmm it depends if i have the manual for it and if i have time to really think on it and im not in a rush or anything

Paper Moon King – Can you do any origami? nope 

King Nothing – Your favourite smell? i really like the smell of cinnamon 

BornThisWay – A strange habit you have? i crack my fingers all the damn time and i like to take off the little plastic circle off of soda bottles and chew on it 

Les Feulies – Your favourite plant? oh damn hmm i like lavenders 

Fun Fun Fun – Something you really enjoy doing? man. i could watch jojo a million times over and i’d never get bored of it 

California King Bed – What size is your bed? currently i sleep in a queen size bc my mom and sis and i share a bed bc we only had one room in our old apartment but now that we moved im sure i’ll be kicked off into a twin soon enough 

JESUS christ ok its almost midnight i hope ur happy you mother fuckre 

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 96

from trips to tombstone and china to spring festivals

 Tezca: "--and this is where they would put gigantic boulders onto people accused of being witches until they confess...or die. Or something else."

Anya: "..." *snapping pics*

mio: m-m-may i sit down? *she looks pale*

kirara: !! of course, meme, get her something to drink.

Meme: "On it!" *rushes to a vendor stand*

Tezca: OwO; "...Was it something _I_ said?"

mio: d-dont worry sir, it's just me.

tsugumi: are you sure?

mio: yeah, you all go on ahead, i-i'll catch up.

Meme: "I'll stay with you."

mio: t-thanks.... *sits down*

Meme: *smiles* "It's...not too bad here. Spring flowers are budding."

mio: yeah....sorry, it just....got a bit gruesome for me... *shaking a bit* i-i've seen blood and stuff before but...

Meme: "..." *nods* "I know...Directly..."

mio: .....*lays her head on meme's lap*

Meme: "..." *strokes her head, hums*

mio:...i-i think i'll be o-ok now...w-want to wait for the others?

Meme: *smiles* "Okay."

-elsewhere-

Kunikida: *yawns, wakes up from his nap--and discovers--* "..." *HE'S BURIED IN THE SAND*

kenji: ^^

aya: he awakes!

-the sand has been built to look like a mermaid body-

Kunikida: .\\\\.;;

Kyoka: *phone photo snap*

ranpo: nice tail.

Kyoka: "Ha."

atsushi: there's already a few comments on it.

yosano: [that's a nice look for you]

Dazai: [oh beauty, sing your siren song to me~<3]

kinako: [dude, that's rad]

Kunikida: -_-#"This is mortifying...I would grade this 'art' as a C."

sylvia: ...

Kyoka: "...So, it's under the C?"

aya: >3< *stiffling a laugh*

atsushi: *giggles*

ranpo: *pushes a button on his phone, playing a fail horn sound*

Kunikida: "GET ME OUT."

-elsewhere-

Asher: *locked in their room*

-...silence-

Asher: "Hmph." *lies back in bed, takes off headphones, opens flip phone* *texts* [hey]

izumi: [whats up? ^^ ]

Asher: [nothing] "..." [got roped in by classmates for movies]

izumi: [how was it?]

Asher: "..." [i don't get axel's film taste]

izumi: [what did u watch?]

Asher: [diamondhead rick and the heckpit. how many nut-shots can u fit into one film?]

izumi: [never heard of it tbh]

Asher: [sophomoric bro stuff]

izumi: [will take ur word 4 it haha]

Asher: "..." *smiling despite themselves* [how's your day been?]

izumi: [didnt pass the soul perception test =3= ]

Asher: "..." [oh. sorry.]

izumi: [cant be helped i guess]

Asher: [are u happy u tried?]

izumi: [i guess so]

Asher: "..." [well i am. i didn't want to come to this school at first]

izumi: [oh]

Asher: [so doing something uncomfortable even if i don't succeed at it is something i'm used to]

izumi: ...

Asher: [at least u tried]

izumi: [thnx]

Asher: [see u on monday?]

izumi: [u bet]

Asher: [cool. night]

-elsewhere-

liz: *still walking forwards*

Kid: *following, rubbing his arm*

liz: you gonna be ok, kid?

Kid: "I-I don't know...This was supposed to be for fun...Now, they're back..."

liz: they always seem to be in hiding somewhere....damn bastards.

Inui: *glances* "...You can stop glaring for a minute--I didn't know about this."

liz: no one's blaming you for anything.

Inui: "Tch...I've heard that before..."

Santiago: "When you've been a troublemaker ever since you showed up--no one wants you in town..."

inui: i dont even live in town directly, i just live on the outskirts, or is that illegal somehow?

Santiago: "Even that's too close! You're a nuisance, and worse, a witch--hardly any different than whatever a Kishin is..."

inui: oh here we go again, just because some of us sided with madness, suddenly we're _all_ evil. i've been hearing this bullshit for decades now.

Santiago: "Maybe if your kind would fix the mess your kind caused! But nope, you're just a troll, trying to embarrass people!"

inui: i'm just trying to live my life without trouble, and yet, you insist on bringing it to my doorstep with your racism and piss-poor attitude.

Santiago: "BECAUSE YOU MADE ME AND MY SISTER LOOK LIKE FOOLS! YES, I HATE PEOPLE LIKE YOU! And I'm sick of it! I'm sick of being mocked by you, having my sister dealing with bullshit from pervy men, and I just want to find whoever is killing people in this town! And all you do is think everything is a joke!"

inui: is it an apology you want?

Santiago: "Wh-What?! ...I-I don't know!"

inui: i mean, before the whole tar and feather incident, what did i, or any other witch, do to you to piss you off so much, huh?

Santiago: "I mean, look at me! You think I wanted this stupid weapon form?"

inui: ...

liz: ....

Patty: "...But you're a freaking cannon!"

Santiago: "WITHOUT A FREAKING MEISTER!" *slams her fist against a cave wall*

liz: so? there's plenty of autonomous weapons out there.

Santiago: "Have you seen the blowback from one shot? I fire, I don't know what building I will run into, or what cliff I'll fall off of...I have really big cannonballs!"

Patty: "..." *covering her mouth, suppressing her laughs*

inui: no comment.

liz: .....i think i see something.

Kid: *holding his head* "..."

liz: do you have your pills?

Kid: "Y-Yes..."

liz: better take one, just in case...

Kid: "O-Okay..." *opens the container...*

Santiago: "???"

liz:....guess we have a lot to explain to you about, well, all of this, huh?

Santiago: *sighs* "Seems like it...This is above my pay grade..."

-elsewhere-

mito: *walking into chuuya's room*

Chuuya: *curled up, hugging a pillow*

mito: *tries to jump onto the bed--but overshoots and hits the edge of the mattress* O^O

Chuuya: "..." *picks Mito up*

mito: *paws at his face* mii.

Chuuya: "..." *sad smile*

mito: *mewl*

Chuuya: *lies down, pets Mito*

mito: *purrs*

Chuuya: "You're still here..."

mito: *nuzzle*

Chuuya: "Mito..." *stroke*

Mito: =w=

Chuuya: *sniffs* "G-Good kitty..."

mito: zzz

Chuuya: *small sob*

{Chuuya: *holding his head* "Ugh...My aching head..."}

{rain: mr nakahara? are you alright?}

{Chuuya: *groans* "It's too bright..."}

{rain: would you like some coffee to make you feel better?}

{Chuuya: "Black..."}

{rain: ok, i-i-i'll be right back!}

Chuuya: *sighs*

mito: *purrs*

Chuuya: *scratches behind Mito's ear*

-elsewhere-

Relan: *signing* <How has the move been?>

rita: <pretty well so far. miss iris showed us where our rooms would be>

Relan: <That's good. Is it to your liking?>

rita: *nods* ^^

Petra: *setting up a bookcase*

-elsewhere-

Yohei: *sets Toru down*

toru: ba.

chie: he's getting so big already.

Yohei: "Healthy, growing boy..."

toru: hai mammy

chie: hi sweetie. *forehead kiss*

Yohei: *smiles, rubs his head*

-elsewhere-

Patty: *looking at the walls* "..."

liz: i think i see something up ahead.

Kid: "...Be ready..."

liz: *nods*

Santiago: "..." *looking forward*

Inui: *cracks her knuckles* "You ever deal with these people before?"

liz: more times than we can count.

Inui: "Weaknesses?"

liz: just hit as hard as you can

Inui: *smirks* "Then I think a cannon will be useful."

Santiago: "!!!!" >\\\\>;;;

-soon, they enter a room...-

liz: *covers her nose* urk-

Kid: "This is...This substance feels like a thousand souls..."

*Someone moves in the shadows*

???: it seems we have some unwelcomed guests, doctor.

liz: ?!

Kid: "?!!!"

-there is a man in a gas mask and a young girl in ceremonial robes-

Gas Mask Doctor: "Ah, ahead of schedule."

girl: i wonder, what are we to do with them?

Santiago: "!!! You! What was your name...That missing person poster..."

girl: oh?

Santiago: "What was it...Lena Ocura!"

lena: that would be correct, miss officer.

Santiago: "THAT'S OFFICER SANTIAGO! And people were worried sick about you! Come on, I'm taking you home--"

lena: hehehe...AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! ah....people? worried about me? what kind of fool do you take me for? *her eyes widen intensly* my own father treated me like a plaything, as did his friends. and no one in school even knew i was alive. i had no one to look after me. i was on the verge of despair...but then, the madness found me, and saved me.

Santiago: "?!!!"

Inui: "...Welp. This one's a goner."

liz: pretty typical kishinite.

lena: that's high priestess to you!

liz: yeah yeah, let's get this over with.

lena: *glares* doctor. i think it's time to introduce them to your new pet...

Kid: "Liz...Patty...I will need your support on this..."

liz: you already had it. *gun mode*

Patty: "Right-o!" *assumes her gun mode*

Kid: *proud smile*

Santiago: "..."

Gas Mask Doctor: "So soon? Darn...I haven't trained them well..."

lena: are you questioning me?

Gas Mask Doctor: "...Nah, I'm happy to keep my liver." *smashes a button*

-a metal door begins to open-

Inui: "???"

-a tall, emaciated figure steps out from the door. it seems to have a pair of goat horns on its head, and its face resembles a horse skull-

creature: *SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

Inui: "..."

Santiago: "?!!!"

Kid: *small gasp*

Patty: "LOOK AT ITS HORNS!"

lena: skinstalker, eliminate them.

skinstalker: *SCREEEEEE* *rushes at them*

Kid: *aims, fires--*

-BANG BANG-

skinstalker: *stumbles back, then lunges again*

Gas Mask Doctor: "Quite the show. Still, I had hoped to do more tests..."

lena: get the serum and let's leave-

*Something loud is heard--like wheels rolling against moving earth*

Inui: *riding atop Santiago in cannon mode* "ONWARD, GOOD STEED!"

Santiago: -_-#

lena: ??!! WHAT?!

*BLAST! BOOM! BANG!*

lena: GAH!

Gas Mask Doctor: "?!!!" *dodging, hitting the ground and desperately grabbing at folders of notes*

Santiago: "I'M GONNA WRECK YOU ALL, YOU LITTLE--"

lena: *over talkie* we need reinforcements! now!

skinstalker: *grabs kid and throws him at santiago*

Kid: "GAH!" *crashes into the side of Santiago, sending them both into the wall--*

-CRASH-

Inui: "?!" *leaps off in time, landing in a three-point pose in front of Lena* "..."

scientist: !!!

Santiago: *back in human form* @~@

priest: ?!

prisoner: marlene! you came to get us out of here!

Santiago: *shakes her head, looks* "?!!! How did you all--N-Nevermind! Stand back--I'm blowing you out of there!"

priest: *takes out dagger* you wont be going anywhere.

Santiago: "...Cute." *transforms her head into a cannon, aims--*

priest: .x.

*BLAMMO!*

*But the force of the blast knocks back Santiago, again, into a wall*

Santiago: @~@

-the priest is just a mess on the wall, and the prisoners are escaping-

Kid: *back on his feet, rushing towards Lena and the Doctor* "You are under arrest! By the authority of the DWMA--"

lena: you think we've been beaten so easily? you may capture us now, but there will be others to take my place.

liz: yeah, yeah, save the cliché monologues for someone who cares.

Kid: *aims*

skinstalker: *charges* *SCREEEEEE*

Kid: "GRK!" *swings, fires again at the Skinstalker*

lena: *runs*

Inui: *tries to bring down the the dirt--then spots Santiago passed out and Kid fighting* "..." *sighs* *moves her arm like a punch through the air--sending a pile of sand smashing into the Skinstalker*

-the skinstalker is smashed into the vat, and begins disintegrating-

Doctor: "That could've gone better..."

lena: have i failed my duties here? will i be forsaken? i cant go back to my old life! i wont go back! i'd rather die than go back! *she's shaking*

Doctor: *running with her...then picks her up* "No time for self-doubt! You can beat yourself up later!" *is searching through their pockets for some device*

liz: inui? mind giving us an exit??

Inui: "On it!" *picks up Santiago, opens her fist, pulling apart the earth above to reveal moonlight*

liz: everyone let's go!

Inui: *raises the dirt like a platform*

Doctor: *pulls out a small cylinder with a button* "There it is!" *presses it--and a jetpack explodes out of the back of their jacket, propelling them and Lena forward*

lena: >~<

-outside-

Marlee: O_O

officer john: ._.; *was in the middle of some night golfing*

Santiago: *passed out* X__X

Marlee: "..." *kicks Santiago*

Kid: "Damn it...Again..."

prisoner 1: are we out?

liz: kid? are you ok?

Kid: "...Just disappointed."

liz: ....*pats his back* still, we saved these people. that's something, right?

Kid: *weak smile, nods*

officer john: what the heck happened?!

Santiago: *holding her head* "Ow...Could this beast stop kicking me?!"

officer john: *goes over to her* easy now, easy...

Inui: *petting Marlee* "Good girl..."

-later, after the prisoners were returned home, and the others made it back into town-

Patty: *asleep on Liz's lap*

liz: *pets her head*

Kid: *calling on the Mirror* "And that's the report, Father."

lord death: sounds like you had quite the busy night tonight.

Kid: "...What are they planning?"

lord death: i'm not sure as of yet. but at least most of the scientists and cultists were caught and taken for questioning, and a warrant has been made on the two that escaped.

Kid: *nods* "Thank you."

lord death: so what will you do now?

Kid: "Well, we did come to sight-see--if-if that's okay?"

lord death: of course it's ok! dont forget to bring souvenirs~!

Kid: ^^ "Of course!"

lord death: also, dont you have a certain someone to give a call to~?

Kid: "Of-Of course! Good night, Father."

lord death: good night kiddo. *waves*

Kid: *ends the call* *calls up Stocking*

stocking: hey kiddo, i was just about to call you up!

Kid: "It's good to hear your voice."

stocking: so what's up with you in tombstone?

Kid: "...We had a serious mission. But we're safe."

stocking: oh jeez.

Kid: "But we're fine...We'll be visiting sites soon."

stocking: that should be fun. ^^

Kid: *nods* "I could bring home some rock candy for you..."

stocking: i would love that, kiddo~

Kid: "Okay, I will! How is your mother?"

stocking: well, we have a due date now.

Kid: "So soon!"

stocking: i know.

Kid: "I'll be home by then...Have you scheduled time off?"

stocking: yeah.

Kid: "Good, good...How do you feel?"

stocking: i'm kind of excited. i told mom we'd help with the baby if she needs it. is that ok with you?

Kid: "Of course! It'll be like when Shiori was born."

stocking: ^^

Kid: *smiles* "...I love you."

stocking: i love you too. sleep well.

Kid: "You too. Good night."

-morning-

Arthur: *kicking in his sleep*

shinra: zzzzz

Ogun: *yawns, shifts quietly out of his sleeping bag and steps outside*

nozomi: *taking notes*

Ogun: "Nozomi? What're you doing?"

nozomi: oh, good morning, ogun. i was just writing down some notes.

Ogun: *looking around* "About what?"

nozomi: about our findings mostly. captain pan said we'd likely reach our destination sometime within the week.

Ogun: "Long trip, huh?"

nozomi: yeah.

Ogun: "It'll be good to check out another spot--but after what that fox spirit said..."

nozomi: ...i think we'll make it.

Ogun: "..." *nods* "Right."

nozomi: *smiles*

Ogun: *smiles back* "So, what have you noticed?"

-elsewhere-

*Kid, Liz, and Patty stand in front of a display of crude steampunk audio-animatronic figures*

liz: wow.

Animatronic 1: *scratchy robotic voice* "We-Welcome to the Tombstone His-His-His-His--"

Museum Employee: *slaps Animatronic 1 on the back*

Animatronic 1: "Historama!!!!" OWO

Patty: Q_Q "Oh, God, the robot uprising would have to start here..."

Kid: "..."

liz: and now i'm getting flashbacks of that pizzaria.

Animatronic 1: "Here we have interesting be-be-bemusements and attrac-shee-ons, from the 360 theater m-movie, narrated by Walter Brennan, to a fully automated diorama of the famous gun fights in this gre-gre-great c-c-city!"

employee 2: dan, give nobel a call and have her come out and fix these darn things.

-elsewhere-

Dan: -___-; "That call's going to take most of the afternoon--you know that, right?"

employee 2: just get it done

Dan: *grumbles, presses his finger into the holes in the rotary phone* "Why don't the buttons work on this phone, though?"

-elsewhere-

Justin: *kneeling, praying*

oriko: *also praying*

Justin: "..." *lifts his head, looks up*

oriko: ...

Justin: "...How was it?"

oriko: peaceful...nostalgic

Justin: *nods* "I think I understand."

oriko: *wipes her eyes*

Justin: "..." *pats her shoulder*

oriko: thank you.

Justin: *nods* "You're welcome. If I can make lodging or anything easier for you, I want to help."

oriko: ok

-elsewhere-

Anya: "They even have a reenactment where you get to make your own colonial meal!"

tsugumi: that sounds tasty!

mio: it kinda does.

Meme: "Should be fun! Especially making the dessert."

Tezca: "Just remember--you also have to churn the butter, rotate the fowl..."

ao: *nods*

Anya: *suddenly in old colonial attire* "Then let's begin!"

mio:...h-how did she even...

-elsewhere-

Kyoka: "I warned you about sunscreen..."

ranpo: =3= *burnt*

sylvia: *hiding under an umbrella* QAQ;;;;

Kunikida: "Atsushi, buy some aloe..." *hands him money* "Return with change and a receipt."

atsushi: yessir!

-elsewhere-

Santiago: *holding ice to her head*

officer john: rough night, eh?

Santiago: "You saw it...Jeez, I hit the wall so hard..."

officer john: should i call up my sister?

Santiago: *sigh* "Yeah. Need to let her know I'm fine."

officer: i meant _my_ sister. she's a doctor.

Santiago: -_-# "Fine, that too."

-elsewhere-

teal haired woman: *runs in* *panting* s-sorry, my alarm clock bit the dust.

ango: good morning, tsujimura.

Taneda: *sets out cups for tea*

'bubblegum': so, how's the ankle?

'bowl cut': yeah mizuki, you were out of commission for a while.

mizuki: im much better now, thank you.

Ango: "Onto business..." *passes out file folders*

mizuki: *looks at folder*

*Inside is a map with different cities circled*

mizuki: hmm...

Ango: "We have had reports about recent incidents involving ability users..."

mizuki: *examines the photos*

Ango: "Reports vary as to what happened, but the outcome is clear: ability users are dying."

mizuki: !!

Ango: "Now we're going to find out why."

'bubblegum': what all do we know?

Ango: "Oddly enough, in more than one case, the ability was seen being used--before the user was killed."

mizuki: ....

Ango: "I want to see what these victims had in common..."

mizuki: *nods*

Taneda: "Also, if I may, I think you may want to look at certain individuals with an interest in eliminating ability users..."

mizuki: like dostoyevsky?

Taneda: *nods*

'bowlcut': we still dont know where he is.

Taneda: *shakes his head*

mizuki: so what now?

Taneda: "I suggest some old-fashion leg-work: speak to some previous contacts of ability serial killers..."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *sitting with the Thompsons in a mine-cart slow-moving amusement ride at the museum* "Look! It's a to-scale replica of the Showdown at the OK Corral!" *taking photos with his phone*

liz: ^^

Patty: "It's not even real fire, though--it's just paper with smoke blowing up underneath! Can't they add real flames? And projection tech?"

Kid: -_-#### "Don't ruin this for me..."

Patty: OxO;

-elsewhere-

Spirit: *looking up at the stained glass* "Oh, nice..."

sachiko: it's lovely, isnt it?

Spirit: "Yes!" *stands in the light* "Look at the colors!" *pulls her towards him*

sachiko: *smiles*

Spirit: "So..." *small dance with her* "Is this the spot for us?"

sachiko: i think so.

Spirit: "Let's sign the contract!"

-elsewhere-

katya: *looking at her cards* hmmm...

Akutagawa: "..." *poker face*

Gin: *mask on*

hirotsu: it's already down to the final 4.

Walter: *watching* "I still think Magic would've been more inclusive..."

katya:..hmm.....call.

Akutagawa: "Hmph." *sets down his cards*

Gin: *whines* T~T

Tachihara: "BAM!" *throws down his cards*

katya:....*raises a brow*

Gin: "?! Hey! My hand is better than yours!"

Akutagawa: -_-;

katya: tch- *puts down her cards* straight flush.

Tachihara: "DAMN!"

Gin: T___T

Akutagawa: "Hmph."

katya: nyehe~

Tachihara: "And I was saving it up for a gift..." Q___Q

hans: he does realize they're playing with play money, right?

Walter: "Shh...He's really getting into it!"

Kafka: *holding one of the dollars* "...Did you draw your face on this?"

-elsewhere-

Damon: *on stage* Q_Q

teacher: *watching*

Damon: "Th-The s-s-sum of the square r-r-r-roots of any two sides of an...eye...eye..."

student: is he gonna pass out?

Damon: "Um, teacher? I don't know how to pronounce this word..." >_<

teacher: do you need help?

Damon: *nod nod* *shows the script* *the word is 'Isosceles'*

teacher: it's eye-saw-sah-leeze.

Damon: "Thank you. 'The sum of the square roots of any two sides of an...eye-saw-sah-leeze triangle is equal to the square root of the remaining side...'"

teacher: *claps* very good! i actually know a little phrase to help me remember it. 'i saw the leaves'. it rhymes, see?

Damon: OwO; "...'I saw the leaves'?"

teacher: 'i saw the leaves', isosceles. see?

Damon: "...Oh...I-I'll try that." ^^;

-elsewhere-

kyouko: hey, check this out.

Rin: "???"

-it seems to be a poster for the walpurgisnight festival-

kyouko: guess that explains all the commotion in town.

Rin: "True. What's the plan?"

kyouko: guess we'll be at the festival in a few days. and there's a huge parade at the end.

Rin: "...They got food?"

kyouko: what festival doesnt have food?

Rin: "Then I'm trying everything!"

-elsewhere-

*Just about everyone is now in old colonial attire*

Tezca: ^w^ *still wearing the bear mask but in a colonial outfit*

ao: the clothes back then were certainly simplistic.

esther: that's how it was in those days.

Meme: *scratching* >x<

Anya: *pumping water* ^w^

mio: =~= i'm gonna die of sweating in this thing.

Anya: "Hence the water!" *holds up a silver pitcher of it...it looks really dirty*

mio: ._.;

Tezca: "Historical accuracy!"

Tour Guide: "So, where you lot from?"

kirara: death city, nevada.

Tour Guide: "Wowy, long trip. What brings you out here? Our delicious honey-dipped biscuits?"

kirara: cultural lessons and a visit to the DWMA salem branch.

Tour Guide: "Neat! And that thing is your pet." *points at...Tezca*

kirara: -_-; he's a teacher.

Tour Guide: "??? Huh. You know, my sister told me they had a teacher at her school that was a donkey, but that was just for math."

tsugumi: ?

Anya: "...The teacher sounds like an ass."

mio: ..................*facepalm*

kirara: -______________-;;;;

Tezca: *clears his throat* "_I_ make the corny jokes around here, little missy!"

Enrique: *rings the bell loudly* "GOH!"

-elsewhere-

Kid: "Okay, thirty paces, turn, then fire!"

Patty: *determined face*

liz: ....

Kid: "1, 2, 3, 4--"

Patty: *marching away from Liz*

liz: *sigh*

Patty: "Better get ready to lose, Sis! I'm picking where we're getting lunch!"

liz: sure sure.

Kid: "--28, 29--FIRE!"

-POINK POINK-

liz: *corked* ow! >.<

Patty: "BOO-YAH! We're eating at 'Vaca Verde'!"

-elsewhere-

shiemi: *humming and making flower crowns*

Shima: "That's a cute one! These for the festival?"

shiemi: mmhmm!

izumo: *putting one on*

Bon: "Well, that's festive." *picks one up hesitantly*

shiemi: ^^ unagi, do you want to try one on?

unagi: y-yes.

shiemi: *puts it on her*

unagi:... .///. p-pretty...

Bon: "It'll help you fit in. Right, traitor--"

Shima: *already hiding behind Izumo*

izumo: *elbows shima*

unagi: ??

shiemi: unagi, want to help me pick more flowers for the crowns?

unagi: *shiny eyes* yes please. *follows her*

Shima: "Phew!"

-elsewhere-

Kid: *holding up a green salsa burrito* "Aside from the terrifying ordeal underground, this is a charming tourist trap."

liz: yeah, it sure is.

Patty: "And we got to meet new people!" *points* "See?"

liz: *glances* !!! isnt that dr john?!

Kid: "?!!!"

Patty: "What's up, Doc?!"

Dr. John: "!!! Oh--I thought I'd find you here..."

liz: what brings you to tombstone, doctor?

Dr. John: "My brother called me in to check on someone..."

liz: your brother?

Dr. John: "Andy and I are fraternal twins."

liz: oh, you mean officer john?

Dr. John: "Yes." ^^; "But I got turned around..."

liz: want us to help?

Dr. John: "That would be wonderful!"

-elsewhere-

Tachihara: *strolling through pages on a phone*

*He seems to be looking at jewelry*

bessy: *peeeeeeek*

Tachihara: "Hmm...Maybe that--AH!" *falls off the couch when spotting Bessy*

bessy: are you ok, mister?

Tachihara: ._.; "F-Fine!" *pockets his phone* "H-How are you, little...um...what's-your-name?"

bessy: bessy dean.

Tachihara: "Okay, Bessy...Um...Say, I don't suppose you're good at listening, are you?"

bessy: *sits down and stares at him*

Tachihara: "You ever hear what the adults talk about?"

bessy: i dunno.

Tachihara: "Do you know Miss Higuchi?"

bessy: yeah, she's really nice. she reads to us sometimes too. ^^

Tachihara: "Yeah? What kinds of things does she read to you all?"

bessy: my favorite is goodnight moon. ^^

Tachihara: "Oh, that one's good...She is a cool person."

bessy: and miss gin's really cool too!

Tachihara: ^^;;; "Yeah...She feeling okay?"

bessy: i think so, why?

Tachihara: "N-No reason. I think I get on her nerves sometimes."

-elsewhere-

Asher: *seated in class* "So, more guest speakers?"

izumi: looks like it.

Hiro: *standing in front of the class, nervous* "H-H-H-Hell-Hello..."

Black Star: "SPEAK UP! THEY CAN'T HEAR YOU!"

EF: hello everyone. *smiles*

tsubaki: *nods*

Zeke: *raises his hand* "Excuse me! Which of you are weapons?"

ef: myself and miss nakatsukasa.

axel: cool.

Yafeu: "WHAT ARE YOUR WEAPON FORMS?!"

Asher: *covering their ears* =_=;

EF: well, i'm a butterfly knife and well, miss tsubaki is.

hibiki: one of those dark arm weapons, right?

tsubaki: y-yes.

Duncan (Collar Student): "I mean, it's obvious, right? She's from the famous Nakatsukasa Clan, capable of multiple weapon forms."

tsubaki: that's right.

Duncan: *smug look*

Saria: "How do you do partial transformations? I have difficulty doing that with just a limb..."

tsubaki: it takes a lot of practice. usually it requires a lot of focus and visualization before it just comes naturally.

Saria: "Oh..."

Asher: "How do you visualize? Does drawing help?"

tsubaki: i suppose so.

Zeke: "So if we draw ourselves with laser beams and visualize that, we'll get that to our weapon form?"

tsubaki: well i think it's pre-determined automatically. ^^;

Kazue (Ninja): *raises hand* "Black Star, how do you perform the proper assassination--"

Black Star: "RUSH IN, KICK DOWN THE DOOR, MAKE A BIG SCENE, AND SHOW THEM ALL WHO IS BOSS!"

tsubaki: *sweatdrop*

EF: *sweatdrop* i thought maybe he would have mellowed out a little through the school years.

Hiro: T~T "No one has a question for me...He must've relapsed, having returned here to the old haunting grounds..."

EF: ^^;

naho: *pokes her head in* OwO~?

Black Star: "???"

naho: *waves*

Black Star: "Um..." *wave*

blinding bangs girl: oh. you.

naho: ?? oh hi, genny!

genny (blinding bangs): 7-7;

Kanin (Burly Notetaker): "??? You know her?"

genny: she's an online friend. and a major fujoshi.

naho: <w<;

Kanin: "...A what?"

genny: best not to ask.

Black Star: "Don't you have classes, Naho?"

naho: oh right! see ya! *runs off* .....

Duncan: "Tch. What a weird girl--"

Black Star: *already grabbing Duncan by the collar* "YOU WANT TO SAY THAT TO MY FACE?!"

naho: ....

???: *trying to walk by* "Oh...Ex-Excuse me." ^^;

naho: that boy...with the collar...

???: "...??? Who?"

naho: *serious face* he'd be a perfect uke.

mitsuba: uh....huh...

???: O\\\\\O;;;;

naho: RIGHT! CLASS! GTG! *RUNS*

Yoichi: "...What the actual fluffernutter was that?"

mitsuba: typical death city weirdness.

-elsewhere-

Santiago: =_=; "This is embarrassing..."

amanda: well, better to get it looked at than to let it get infected.

Santiago: *grumbles* "Whatever you say..." *whimper*

amanda:..mar, are you ok?

Santiago: "This week has sucked..."

amanda: need some coffee?

Santiago: *nod nod* "Sugar."

-elsewhere-

Arthur: *looking through binoculars*

shinra: man, it just goes on for ages...

tamaki: TT^TT i miss my mom...

nozomi: *pat pat*

tamaki: *SNIFF* thanks nozomi.

Arthur: "We'll be home before you know it. This trip to Avalon can't take much longer. Plus, time moves more slowly there."

-distant rumble-

Ogun: "...What was that?"

shinra: thunder?

Takeru: "Without lightning?"

-rumble rumble-

Pan: *driving* "Hmmm..." *looks at the ground*

*CRASH*

shinra: WHAT THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR?!

???: *ROAR*

worm 2: *GODZILLA ROAR*

???: <HELP!>

Ogun: "?!" *looks around*

tamaki: what the heck was that?!

shinra: *jumps out of the truck and flies out*

Ogun: "Wait for me!" *grabs his board...*

shinra: *surveying*

???: <HEEEEEEEEELP MEEEEEEEE!!!!>

shinra: !!! (is that...a mole?)

*It is a mole, carrying a big bag*

Mole: Q______Q <WAAAAAH!>

shinra: !!! *flies down and picks the mole and bag up and drops it onto the truck*

nozomi: oh!

fang-hua: ah!

Mole: Q~Q <Wh-What?! Flying humans now?! This is not normal!>

fang-hua: <please, try to calm down. what's going on?>

Mole: <I invaded the worms' den when trying to get my food and--...Wait--you aren't surprised I'm talking?>

tamaki: <we're from death city. most of us anyway.>

Arthur: <It's killer.>

Mole: "..." <You all seem odd. And have...fire abilities?>

fang-hua: <yes.>

Mole: <Oh! Then you can help me escape the awful sandworm trying to steal my food!> *proudly holds up a bag--*

nozomi: *looks inside*

*It's full of potatoes*

tamaki: ah!

Arthur: "...Oh poop."

Mole: "??? 'Poop'?" <What do you-->

*LOUD INHUMAN SCREAM*

juria: AH! FUCKING HELL!!

Mole: OvO;;; <Um...Who is that-->

*Takeru starts throttling the Mole*

Takeru: <THIIIIIIEF! YOU STOLE MY FAMILY'S POTATOES!!!>

nozomi: takeru, please calm down!!

Takeru: <THE POTATO IS A NOBLE TUBER, NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY, YOU THIEF, THIEF, THIEF!!!>

Mole: @~@ <STOP HIM! HE'S GOING TO KILL ME!!!>

*CRASH*

tamaki: EEK!

shinra: hey! sand worm! *blows raspberries* over here!!

worm 2: *ROOOOOAR!!*

Sand Worm 1: *chases*

tamaki: mr paaaan! DRIVE!!!

Pan: "What does it look like I'm doing?" *does a drift to avoid Worm 2*

shinra: ogun, you got a plan?

Ogun: "You mind distracting while I pierce it?" *summons a lance*

shinra: you can count on me!

worm 2: *chasing after them*

Ogun: "Yoruba Blacksmith!" *summons more lances, following the worm, trying to constrain its path*

shinra: *leading the worms away from the truck*

Ogun: "Now to scare them away!" *fires a few lances at the worms*

worm 2: *SCREEEE*

Ogun: "Now head off, wormie!"

worm 2: *SCREEEEEEEE!!!*

Worm 1: *starts to retreat--diving into the ground and rocking the earth*

tamaki: go! go!

Pan: *hits the gas*

-elsewhere-

Meme: *playing with a hoop and a stick* "WEEEE!"

mio: *stares at her stick awkwardly*

Meme: ^w^ "Roll it down the hill!"

tsugumi: ^^

*Someone clutching a bag of groceries walks by, muttering*

???: "Oh dear..."

girl: *following her*

Meme: "WHOOPS!" *misses the hoop, as she heads towards the two...*

girl: !!

???: "!!!" *falls down, dropping her bag*

girl: !! teacher!

???: "Ow..."

Meme: "Oh! I'm sorry..."

girl: *helping the older woman up, glaring at meme*

Meme: "..." *downcast*

???: "L-Let's go...I'm cold..."

mio: ....

girl: right away. *walks away*

???: *muttering to herself*

Meme: "...Sorry..."

mio: *pap pap*

???: "..." *whispers* "Did you sense it on them?"

girl: yeah.

???: "Keep your eyes open--we can't have them interfere."

-elsewhere-

*At a clothing store, there's a man looking at kimonos*

clerk: might i help you, sir? ^^

Man: "Yes. I'm afraid I don't know what to wear to the upcoming festival...I'm not as familiar with fashion here in Death City." ^^;

clerk: well, the walpurgisnight festival is usually a festival for more western style clothes, like they wear in europe. such as suits and dresses.

Man: "Oh, I see. I thought given the Japanese aesthetic of the city...Well, I would like to see a suit, then."

*There's a mother and her young daughter walking by*

little girl: *humming, wearing a flower crown* ^^

Man: "..."

{Man: "Careful, sweetie!"}

{rosemary: ok, papa!}

{Man: *smiles, as he watches her picking flowers*}

{rosemary: hehe ^^ *smiles*}

Man: *wipes his eyes*

clerk: sir?

Man: *wipes with a handkerchief* "S-Sorry--allergies get to me this time of year." TwT;

-elsewhere-

Mole: *panting, collapsed on their back* <Phew! Finally safe...I was so scared I would die back there...>

shinra: well, we seemed to get away from those worms for now...

fang-hua: *to the mole* <are you from around here?>

Mole: <No! That's one reason I got lost! I left home to find more food, and on the way back, I fell into the sandworm pit...>

fang-hua: <where are you from, then?>

Mole: <...> >_>; <I shouldn't say...We have enough problems. I mean, you all seem nice enough...>

nozomi: …<do you know about the 'tear in space'? or the adora burst?>

Mole: <Y-Yeah? It's one reason I'm like this...> *thumbs at their flaming tail* <And it lets me talk.> *proud* <I bet you've never seen a talking mole before.>

-silence-

shinra: <i never saw a mole with flame abilities.>

Mole: QwQ;

Pan: <Plenty of talking animals where we are.>

Mole: Q__Q

nozomi: *pat pat*

*SHNICK*

*FWOOM*

*POSE*

Mole: Q_Q "?!"

Ogun: <WE GOT CHASED BECAUSE OF YOU!>

Arthur: <SHOW US WHERE THE DRAGONS ARE!>

Takeru: <GIVE ME BACK MY POTATOES, YOU THIEF!>

tamaki: guys, calm down! you're scaring them!

fang-hua: ok, calm down, calm down everyone.

Mole: *hides behind Nozomi* >_<;;;

shinra: <why did you steal those potatoes? and where are you taking them back to?>

Mole: <We're running out of food back home! These--These...What are they called...Thieves! That's it! These thieves just keep taking what is ours! We have no food left! So I had to find food further away! None here in the Wasteland--and I kept going until I found these amazing tubers...> *rubs his face against a potato* =w=

shinra: <thieves, huh?>

Mole: <Yes...It's so awful there. Our Oasis is under attack.>

shinra: *looks at the others*

tamaki: <oasis?>

Mole: <Y-Yes...> *shivers, rubs their arms*

Pan: *looks up* "It'll be night soon..."

nozomi: <do you know a place for us to camp?>

Mole: *looks up* <!!! I know someone who does!> *waves* <Beauty!>

nozomi: ??

-a crow flies down-

beauty: <hello, schop.>

Ogun: "..." <'Alive'?>

shinra: *gulp*

beauty: ...<well, i do know of a place where they'll be alright. just follow us.

-elsewhere-

Dr. John: "There you go!"

amanda: ^^

Santiago: "Thanks...Hurts a little less."

officer john: thanks again, mel. ^^

Dr. John: "You're welcome, Andy." *soft nudge on his shoulder* "You taking care of yourself?"

officer john: yeah.

Dr. John: *nods* "Good--can't let you have too much of that good food here."

-elsewhere-

Zeke: "--and they were so cool! Black Star just went *WHAM!* and Tsubaki was *SLICE*, then Hiro just swung that knife around all *WOOSH WOOSH WOOSH*!"

Asher: *eating, saying nothing*

Saria: ^^;

axel: yeah, that was so epic!

Yafeu: "IMAGINE BEING ABLE TO DO ALL THAT STUFF!" *slams his fist on the table, shaking it* "I CAN'T WAIT TO GET INTO THE FIELD!!!"

hibiki: mmhmm.

Asher: "Tch. The only thing we're ready for are those jobs for NOT students."

izumi: which is why we have to do our best, right?

Asher: "...Yeah." =_=;

Saria: "Our cheerleader!"

izumi: ??

Saria: "You're full of optimism, Izumi..."

izumi: you think so?

Asher: "Sounds about right."

Zeke: *nod nod*

izumi: ^^;

Duncan: "Tch. Must you all be so loud?"

Kanin: *picking at his salad, looking disappointed*

genny: you alright?

Kanin: ^^; "Just trying a different diet."

genny: ah.

Kazue: *trying to put food with chopsticks through their mask--and failing* O_O;

loop hair: OwO~?

Kanin: "Any jobs anyone is taking?"

-elsewhere-

Viktor: *pokes a stick at the fire*

Pan: *passes the bag of marshmallows*

tamaki: ^w^

Schop: "..."

Bird 2: *CAW*

beauty: <so you're searching for the adora burst in the oasis?>

shinra: <so far, it's our only other lead.>

Pan: <How do you speak Chinese? Are you related to witches?>

beauty: *shakes her head* <it's because of the oasis.>

Pan: <You keep saying that--what Oasis? How does it let you talk human?>

Schop: <It's a long story...But the Oasis is our home in this desert, away from this arid land. It is plentiful with food...That must be why those thieves came. The human, riding a horse on fire...>

shinra: <did this person have a hood?>

Schop: <??? Yes?>

shinra: <want us to help get your oasis back?>

tamaki: *glances at lights in the distance*

Schop: <?! Hey! Don't underestimate me--I'm one tenacious mole!> *shows off a tiny flicker on his hand*

tamaki: do you see that?

nozomi: ??

tamaki: *points to the lights*

fang-hua: captain pan, do we have binoculars?

Pan: *hands them*

Schop: "..." *shakes*

fang-hua:...!!! infernals!

shinra: all of them?!

Ogun: "?! Oh no..."

tamaki: they dont seem to notice us, though...

beauty: they've been wandering the wasteland for over 250 years now.

Takeru: <They survived that long?>

Schop: *shaking still*

beauty: *she nods*

shinra: we should put them to rest.

beauty: there's far too many of them for you to handle all on your own. even if you do manage to put most of them to rest, their numbers will overwhelm you eventually.

Arthur: "We have a nun--that's all we need."

tamaki:.... *goes to a small area on the edge of the campfire's light and prays*

Arthur: "..." *sighs*

tamaki:....i hope that at least helped them...

Schop: <...> *looks at Shinra* <...Could you help? Would you?>

shinra: *nods* <of course. that's what heroes do.>

Schop: "???" < 'Hero'?>

shinra: *he nods and smiles* ^^

Schop: <...I'm not sure I understand.>

shinra: <we help put the infernals to rest in death city all the time. i'm sure we can help you get back your oasis.>

Schop: <And that's what a 'hero' is?>

shinra: <it's a lot to explain...>

Schop: <I can imagine...I still have difficulties with the words.>

-elsewhere-

soul: *helping damon review his lines for the play* aaand go.

Damon: "...I haven't got a brain...only straw."

soul: *nods and smiles*

Damon: *smiles back, nods* "But some people without brains do an awful lot of talking... don't they?"

soul: *claps*

becky: that was great, damon!

Damon: ^\\\\^; "I-I don't know how I'm going to do..."

soul: do you want to keep practicing a little more?

Damon: "Yes!"

soul: ok, and afterwards, we can get some mcdonalds.

Damon: *shiny eyes*

becky: yay!

-elsewhere-

Kid: *looking at the town* *pleased sigh*

liz: *packing*

-text message on kid's phone-

Patty: *holding the cow stuffed animal* "Moo moo moo!"

Kid: "???" *checks*

stocking: [hey kiddo <3 when u gonna be back?]

Kid: *smiles* [late tonight--1 am if traffic holds]

stocking: [glad 2 hear. will be waiting 4 u ;) ]

Kid: ^\\\\^ [excellent! love u]

stocking: [love u 2 <3]

*A knock on the hotel door*

liz: *looks through the peep hole*

*Looks to be Inui*

liz: inui? what brings you here?

Inui: "Wanted to see you kiddos off."

Marlee: *nudging Patty*

Patty: *pet pet* ^^

liz: ah, well thanks.

Inui: "...You be careful around those Kishin-things."

liz: we will.

Inui: "Also, keep at it." *pats Liz's belly*

liz: ??? ….. O/////O;;

-elsewhere-

Anya: "Okay, enjoy!" *sets out plates*

mio: *nom* mm, these are some good mashed potatoes!

Anya: "All farm-grown ingredients! The garlic helps..."

Meme: *picking at her food* "..."

tsugumi: ?? meme?

Meme: "S-Sorry...It tastes great." ^^;

mio: ....

Tezca: "...How about after dinner I teach you some old songs from the era? I only know them in Portuguese, but you can hum along..."

ao: that sounds lovely! ^^

Meme: "O-Okay..."

-elsewhere-

kim: hey goph, how's the float looking?

Gopher: "I could use more yellow flowers."

kim: got it!

Jacqueline: "It's turning out really well." *looks at the blueprint*

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "You're doing great!"

sonia: *pedaling*

Chuuya: *points* "See?!"

kouyou: ^^

Chuuya: "She's really taken to it..." *proud smile*

kouyou: indeed she has.

Chuuya: "...I'm glad she is growing up."

kouyou: *nods*

Chuuya: "...Just this moment..."

kouyou: *listening*

Chuuya: "...If I could take each happy moment, and just have those in a row..."

kouyou: ....

Chuuya: "...Sorry. Just being corny."

kouyou: *pat pat*

Chuuya: *rubs his eyes*

sonia: *pedals up to them* papa?

Chuuya: "??? Yes, Sonia?"

sonia: *lifts her arms, wanting to be picked up*

Chuuya: *smiles, picks her up*

sonia: *hug*

kouyou: *snaps a pic* so sweet. ^^

Chuuya: ^^

sonia: *forehead kiss* love you, papa.

Chuuya: "Love you too, sweetie."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *opens the door*

lord death: welcome home!

Kid: ^^ "Hello, Father." *drops his suitcase*

lord death: *HUG*

Kid: ^\\\^ *pat pat

lord death: oh, stocking said she wanted to see you in your room then.

Kid: O\\\w\\\O;; "...Yes, well, I'll report the mission tomorrow, then?"

lord death: *he nods*

liz: i'll handle it from here. you go on ahead, kiddo.

Kid: *practically sprinting*

liz: ... ^^;

Kid: *opens the door*

stocking: *in a sexy saloon girl costume* welcome home~<3

Kid: O\\\\\O "..." *small moan*

stocking: hehe~ *finger curl*

Kid: *shuts the door behind him, practically crawling up to her* "I-I think I'll need something..."

stocking: oh~?

Kid: *puts on his own cowboy hat, smiles* "I think tonight is a lot of knocking boots..."

stocking: hmhmhm~ *pulls him close by his tie*

Kid: "Mmm~ Stocking...You're incredible..." *passes a hand along the tassels on her vest*

stocking: ah~ *whispers* tonight, i want you to completely fucking wreck me.

Kid: *holds her close, inhaling deeply* =\\\\= "We have to make up for lost time~"

stocking: *kisses him*

Kid: "Hmmm!" *pins her wrists to the mattress*

stocking: mmn~ god, i missed this so much.

Kid: "Yes--I yearned to be by your side every night..." *kisses along her ear*

stocking: ahhh~ you know, the vibrators dont compare to the real thing~

Kid: "Oh~? Was my saloon girl busy while I was out~?"

stocking: i was lonely without you here with me.... *hugs* im so happy you're home.

Kid: *hug, strokes her back* "I'm sorry...but I'm home now. And so happy..."

stocking: mmm... *holds him close* i love you so much, kid.

Kid: "I love you, too, Stocking...and I want to fill every day for you with all the happiness I can..."

stocking: *smiles and nuzzles her nose against his* ^////^

Kid: "Heh heh..." *nuzzles*

-morning-

fang-hua: <so how far is the oasis?>

Schop: *points* <Just above that rock wall at the horizon...>

shinra: hmm...

beauty: *flies up*

shinra: *follows*

Pan: *calling after them* "Careful! We don't know what we're facing!"

shinra: *nods*

nozomi: *checking the readings* seems the air quality is good here.

Schop: <Did you encounter those weird visions in the Wasteland?>

tamaki: <well, we do have gasmasks on to protect us from the gas, so...>

Schop: <That's good--she warned us to avoid those parts of the earth, too.>

tamaki: ?? 'she?'

Schop: <...The mysterious woman who protected us, years ago.>

shinra: hey guys! you should check this out! it's a whole 'nother forest over here!

Ogun: "Hang on! Some of us can't fly as well as you..." *uses his lances on his board to fly up*

shinra: *looking around* ...!!!!!! no way....

tamaki: wait up! *crouch, butt shake and jumps up the wall*

Schop: <...> *looks at Nozomi* <Your nun is a cat?>

nozomi: ^^; <well...>

Ogun: *reaches the top* "Jeez, you're right--look at those trees!" *looking around, not noticing Shinra's shock*

shinra: .....

tamaki: *phew* wow, how are we gonna get the others up past this-....shinra? are you ok?

shinra: *points*

Ogun: *looks* "...?!"

tamaki: ?? what are you looking a-.... !!!

-in the distance, is a structure like the amaterasu-

Ogun: "What...is that doing here?"

juria: oooi! what's going on up there?!

tamaki: you guys arent gonna believe this! i-it's an amaterasu!

Pan: "???"

juria: hah?

Schop: <Tiramisu?>

tamaki: get on up here and check this out!

-and so-

nozomi: it's...hard to believe, but no mistaking it...

juria: why the hell is that even out here?

fang-hua: in any case, we should investigate.

Schop: *hiding behind the rocks, sniffing the air* Q_Q <I-I smell them...>

tamaki: ...

Ogun: <'Them'?>

Schop: <Those thieves...>

shinra:... <let's head down then.>

Schop: <Okay...I'll lead you. But don't think you can talk through to them--they don't talk to us.>

shinra: *nod*

Schop: <We go northwest...>

-elsewhere-

Older Woman: *checking a jar*

girl: so what all else do we need, teacher?

Older Woman: "Waiting for the blooms to finish growing--we'll need one."

girl: *she nods, looking out the window*

*There's a potted plant on the windowsill*

-elsewhere-

Wes: *hug*

liz: *smooch* ^^

Wes: "I'm grateful...If you had been hurt..."

liz: im ok...

Wes: *nods* "Sorry...Just get worried. Some of these missions are dangerous."

liz:...*nods*

Wes: *rubs her hand*

-elsewhere-

Damon: *muttering his lines, re-reading them*

teacher: *puts a hand up to their ear, trying to hear him*

Damon: "...Pardon me, this way is a very nice way."

girl: who said that?

boy: *in a dog suit* -_-; bark bark.

girl: oh dont be silly, toto, scarecrows dont talk.

Damon: *pointing another way* "It's pleasant down that way, too!"

girl: that's funny, wasnt he pointing the other way?

Damon: ^^ "Of course, people do go both ways--" *points in both directions, crossing his arms*

teacher: *claps* well done! ^^

Student: "Scarecrow is dumb! And so is Damon!"

Damon: "???"

becky: *PUNCH*

teacher: miss evans!

Damon: ^^; "I mean, the Scarecrow is actually smart--'cause the play is ironic. Plus, my sister is strong..."

becky: and dont let me catch you saying that stuff about my brother again! >XP

Student: *rubbing their injured arm* O_o;;;;; "...The Evans kids are crazy."

teacher: *drags becky and the student to the principal* honestly, such behavior...

becky: >~<

girl: do you think they'll be ok?

boy: does this mean i can take the suit off now? it's making me itch everywhere.

Damon: "...I'm sorry you got stuck with it." ^^;

-elsewhere-

Rin: "Looking good, Shiemi!"

shiemi: thank you. ^^

madoka: ^^

Yukio: "..."

shiemi: oh, hi yuki. ^^

Yukio: "Hello, Shiemi..." *nods*

shiemi: want to check out the festival grounds?

madoka: sounds great!

Yukio: "...Sure?"

shiemi: great! ^^

Bon: "Would you watch where you're stepping?!"

izumo: then dont stand so close to me!

Bon: "I'M NOT TRYING TO! IT'S JUST CROWDED!"

madoka: ._. the festival only just started today....

*There is literally no one else near Bon*

Bon: "... ... ..."

izumo: .....

Rin: "...Oooooooo--"

izumo: s-shut up, okumura! >///<#

Bon: "YEAH, SHUT YOUR DUMB FACE!" -\\\\\-###

-elsewhere-

Arthur: *looking, looks at the trees* "...What kind of tree is that?" *points*

shinra: *looking around*

*It's not a tree--it's a tree growing around a car*

Ogun: "...Well, it's not a pedes-tree-an."

nozomi: *chuckles*

Ogun: ^^;

shinra: what the heck..? *examines the car*

*Looks rather old...*

shinra: hey pan, did they have cars 250 years ago?

Pan: "Is it attached to a horse?"

shinra: doesnt look like it.

nozomi: *examining the car*

Viktor: "That's just anachronistic. Odd bit of history..."

tamaki: *peers inside*

*looks like a bird inside*

tamaki: *steps back* woah!

Takeru: "?! I think that's a crested ibis--almost extinct..."

tamaki:..we should leave them be, then.

Ibis: *looks to be sitting on something...*

nozomi: ....?? *notices something*

-it doesnt look like the other trees in the area. looks almost as if it were manmade-

Arthur: "Are these 250 years old?"

-growls-

shinra: ???

Schop: "Th-The Pillars were set up as a warning--that the Thieves claim this as their territory!"

shinra: *looking around*

tamaki: *HISSSS*

*It sounds like...barking?*

nozomi: ?? .... !!!!

*It's Infernal dogs--animals made into Flame Monsters*

shinra: now that's just fucked up.

infernal dog: *tries to bite him*

shinra: QxQ;;; bad dog! sit!

tamaki: *praying* ashes to ashes, let your souls return to the flames. ratomu!

Arthur: *slicing the dogs*

Takeru: *one is biting him* "Owie! Bad dog!" *shaking him off*

tamaki: *tail whip* ratomu!

Infernal Dog: *yelps, running away*

shinra: ......

???: <Protect...>

shinra: ??? *glances at the amaterasu like structure* (what was...?)

Schop: <I warned you about those Thieves!>

Ogun: "..."

Takeru: "..."

shinra: did you guys hear that voice just now?

Ogun: "Yeah--this guy just called <dogs> <thieves>!"

Schop: "???" <Oh...> ^^; <I'm still working on the language...>

shinra: no, not that, something from there *points*

Arthur: "...Oh, I get it--" *aims Excalibur, fully charged, at Shinra's neck*

shinra: OxO

-CHOP-

tamaki: he's fine, arthur.....you are ok, right shinra?

shinra: i-i think so...

Arthur: *face-down in the mud*

Ogun: "So...Adora Link?"

shinra: most likely.

-elsewhere-

Zeke: *passes the basketball*

axel: yeah! haha!

Yafeu: *rushing at Axel*

axel: *toss*

Asher: *catches...just stands there*

izumi: come on! pass it here!

Asher: *tosses to Izumi* "Fine."

izumi: *dribbling the ball*

Saria: *blocking* >_<

genny: ..

Duncan: "I'm open!" *standing underneath his own net*

lei-lei: (loop braids girl) ^^

Kanin: *wearing a headband and an old-fashion basketball jersey* O_O;

hibiki: over here!

izumi: *toss*

Kanin: *just lifts up his arms*

-nice catch-

Kanin: "..." *tosses into the net*

lei-lei: great job!

Kanin: ^^; "Thanks..."

Duncan: "I helped too!"

Asher: "...How does someone get that big?"

genny:...*shrug*

Zeke: "Milk."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *whistling*

shiori: *drinks from a juicebox*

Kid: "Tasty?"

shiori: mmhmm

Kid: "What would you like to do next?"

shiori: playground?

Kid: "Sure! Swings?"

shiori: yeah!

Kid: "Maybe you'll get even higher than last time, see the tops of the trees and their blossoms."

shiori: ^^

Kid: *grabs Shiori's shoes* "Remember how I tie your shoes?"

shiori: help?

Kid: "Sure!" *puts one shoe on...* "We make the tree roots..." *ties the first knot...*

-elsewhere-

Zeke: "Good game!" *fist bump*

axel: yea-heah! ^^

izumi: phew...

Asher: *lying on the bench* "Zzz..."

hibiki: *drinking from the fountain*

lukas: im exhausted from just watching you all.

Duncan: *basketball imprint on his face* X-X

-elsewhere-

Poe: *singing lightly*

karl: *snoozing on his shoulders* =w=

Poe: *stroke stroke* >w< ("Fluffy!")

rowena: ^^

Poe: ^^; "How was your meeting?"

rowena: it went quite well. one of miss warren’s friends is trying to start a petition in true cross to start up a divination class.

Poe: "Oh? What would it be like?"

rowena: i suppose it would involve tarot readings and tea leaf readings and such. ^^

Poe: "Maybe you'll find a teacher for it..."

rowena: *she nods*

-elsewhere-

fang-hua: <so, about this 'god' of yours...?>

Schop: <Our god gave us this Oasis...>

fang-hua: *listening*

Schop: <One day, shortly after the Great Disaster, she arrived...>

fang-hua:....

Schop: <She was clad in black, coming through this wasteland...We didn't know whether she was a threat--but we were starving...How could we fight against her if she was there to hurt us?>

tamaki: <what happened then?>

Schop: <Then she said she would rebuild this world--starting with us.>

fang-hua: <rebuild?>

Schop: <After the Disaster, we had no food...But when she gave us this...> *points to his tail* <...I no longer felt hunger.>

tamaki: <do you know where she is now?>

Schop: "..." *points at the other Amaterasu*

shinra: .....

Schop: <She built our god...saved our lives...She will come back...>

nozomi:.....??

shinra: ?? *looks in the distance*

*Something is shifting through the trees*

shinra: hello?

???: *growl*

shinra: ._.;

*A hooded figure appears*

shinra: !!!!!

juria: ah hell.

Ogun: "A human? Out here?"

shinra: *steps back* uhhh....guys?

*The figure's hood falls back, revealing--*

Infernal: "OUUUAAAAAHHHA"

juria: *flame gauntlets on*

Takeru: "EEP!"

tamaki: *runs in* return to the burning flames! *tail slash* ratomu!

Viktor: Q__Q "AAAAAH!"

shinra: hold on! *flies over to him*

*Viktor is flung towards--*

Viktor: "BURIED WOODEN SPIKES?!"

shinra *NICE CATCH* OwO;;; *gulp*

Viktor: Q____Q

shinra: for a moment, i thought your goose was cooked.

Viktor: T~T "Please don't say it like that...How did I survive this long..."

juria: *punches through one infernal*

*BARK BARK BARK*

tamaki: we got more coming!

Pan: *blows into his whistle*

*A dog rushes at Shinra--until a fiery lance descends in front of it*

shinra: nice save, ogun! *thumbs up*

Ogun: "No problem--now kick their asses!"

Infernal: "..." <Humans...>

fang-hua: ?!

Infernal: <Why are you here...?>

shinra: so it's another talking one, huh?

Ogun: "So, it has half a brain...”

Infernal: <Leave...or be sacrificed...>

shinra: <what are you talking about?>

Pan: <And why do you want the Shintai's regenerative power?>

Infernal: <'Regenerative'? No... It’s power is destructive!>

shinra: ??!! <what?>

Schop: <Liar! She regenerated our home!>

shinra: (is that why giovanni was searching for the key to the amaterasu? at least iris has it with her...)

Infernal: *cackles* <With that power, soon we will-->

*SLICE*

Arthur: "..." <No mercy.>

shinra: <like hell we'll let you people use it to destroy anything!>

Ogun: "So, what crazy plan do you think they were going to say before Arthur went Marie Antoinette on them?"

shinra: i think they wish to use this shintai for destroying something, whatever it is, it's not good...

Schop: <At least you avoided their leader...>

shinra: <their leader?>

Schop: <His name is Tempeh. He runs with others in cloaks, but you can recognize him by those ears.> *imitates with his claws...devil horns*

shinra: !!!!!!!

Ogun: "Oh no..."

Takeru: Q_Q

Schop: <??? You don't like big ears?>

shinra: <those werent ears. they're horns.>

Schop: <...Is that bad?>

shinra: <horned infernals are really, really dangerous.>

Schop: <...> *gulp* <They keep coming here. Killing us. Hunting for their stones...>

nozomi: <stones?>

Schop: *nods* <Flat stones, chipped away.>

shinra: ....<do you know where tempeh is?>

Schop: <He keeps his followers around God...>

shinra: <then we'll just have to lure him out.>

Pan: <Our mission is to explore the cause for the Adora Burst--I think we should be checking this 'God.' I am not interested in fighting against a Demon.>

shinra: well, if the demon is inside, then drawing him out is our best option while you look inside.

tamaki: he has a point.

juria: yeah, i dont mind fighting a few infernals. *cracks knuckles* otherwise i'll get rusty…

Pan: *sigh* "Fortunate to have some of our most fight-happy members here..." *looks at Schop* <Lead us to God.>

-elsewhere-

*A man looks at the flower floats*

Man: "Hmm...Remarkable work."

worker: thank you.

Man: "How many flowers does this one use?"

worker: i'd estimate about, ah.....over 200.

Man: "That's a lot of seed-growing." ^^

worker: indeed.

Man: "Keep up the good work." *pat pat*

-elsewhere-

Sakuya: ._.; "You okay?"

naho: hmm?

Sakuya: "You seemed concerned a few days ago. Someone bothering you at school?"

naho: not really, why?

Sakuya: "Just curious..." *hands her a wrapped bag* "Your new book arrived."

naho: YAY! ^w^

Sakuya: ^^; "Enjoy..."

-elsewhere-

Free: *scratching behind his ear*

milia: *looking around*

Free: "What'd you like?" *points at the flavors*

milia: can i get the strawberry? OvO

Free: "Sure thing! I think I'll go with the...No, not chocolate, I'll go with caramel. Excuse me? We'd like to order..."

kyouko: ok, what'll it be?

Free: "One strawberry, one caramel, please."

kyouko: coming right up.

Free: *looks outside* "Want to have the ice cream outside?"

milia: *nods* ^^

Free: *drops a tip into the jar, takes the cups--*

Kuro: *staying in the shadows under the tarp* =_=;

milia: ??

Kuro: "Too hot...Tired...Dying..."

milia: are you ok?

Kuro: "The sun..." *crawls more into the shadows, pants*

mahiru: dont mind him, he's tired. ^^;

milia: oooh.

Free: "...'Kay." *sits down with Milia* "Don't stare at the weird cat-hoodie man..."

-elsewhere-

Walter: *sets down his charcoal* "Okay...I think it's done!"

sonia: *peeeeeks*

Walter: *looks to be drawing the tree outside*

sonia: it looks really nice, mr walter.

Walter: "D'aw, I was hoping--thank you! It helps to practice..."

sonia: what did you want to be when you grew up?

Walter: "...Huh...Well, when I was really tiny, I think an animator or firefighter."

sonia: ah.

Walter: "Then I figured out I'm pretty good at observation, so I went into surveillance and just kept learning other things, like drawing, typing, programming, PhotoShop..."

sonia: *nods*

Walter: "What do you think you'll do?"

sonia: =A=; i hardly even know how to ride a bike. i'm still just a little kid, and i have no idea what skills i even have on me.

Walter: OwO; "...It doesn't hurt to dream about it?"

sonia: i guess...

-elsewhere-

Viktor: <Um...Beauty? Is this the right path?>

*Beauty is nesting in Viktor's hair*

beauty: yes. it's not that far now.

Schop: *sniffing around* <Those thieves--er...Um...'dogs' have a strong scent here...They can't be far.>

shinra:......

nozomi: wait, i see something.

-seems to be a door-

Arthur: "You think it goes somewhere?"

shinra: inside the shintai most likely...

Pan: "We need to investigate inside..."

fang-hua: *nods*

shinra: ogun, tamaki, juria, takeru and i will keep a watch outside.

Arthur: "I'll go inside to guard the investigators."

nozomi: *nods*

Pan: "And stay quiet so not to attract attention."

shinra: we'll try to.

Pan: "Okay." *blows his whistle*

shinra: >~< (YOU HYPOCRITE!)

Schop: *SHHH!*

Pan: ._.; "...Sorry."

-and so-

Viktor: *holding a flashlight*

nozomi: it's surprisingly clean in here.

fang-hua: yeah, you'd think a 250+ year old structure would have a bit of dust inside it...

Arthur: "Likely gnomes."

fang-hua:...*sweatdrop* right....

*Sounds like metal rustling...*

nozomi: ?! *turns*

*A metal shutter has slammed shut*

nozomi: !!!!

shinra: !!! ah heck.

Ogun: "They found us..."

tamaki: *battle stance*

*Cloaked figures emerge from the shadows*

juria: heh, alright. *flame gauntlets on*

Figure 1: <Intruders...>

shinra: ..... <i'm guessing you're tempeh?>

Tempeh: <Who are you?>

juria: <the group that's about to fuck you up, that’s who.>

Figure 2: *grabs Juria from behind* <LANGUAGE!>

juria: *grabs the figure’s arms and tosses them over her*

Figure 3: *GROWLS, rushing at Shinra*

shinra: HYAH!

Figure 3: *flame claws grab Shinra by the ankle*

shinra: !!!

Ogun: *TACKLE*

shinra: woah! thanks man!

Ogun: "Any time..." *tosses a lance behind Shinra, nailing a Fire Dog to a tree*

tamaki: ratomu!

Fire Dog: *evaporates*

shinra: <why are you trying to cause destruction? these animals did nothing to you!>

Tempeh: *chuckles* <Sorry...But to me...> *summons a fireball* <You're all just animals to me!>

shinra: !!

*The fireball rises--then splits into pieces, descending like meteors*

Tempeh: <I'LL BURN IT ALL!>

shinra: !!!! *dodging*

Schop: *hanging onto Shinra* Q_Q

Takeru: "EEK!" *trying to fling fire missiles back, knocking some fireballs away--but into the trees*

juria: *grabs one infernal by the head and slams it into the ground*

Infernal 4: *SCREAMS INTO THE GROUND--shooting up fire under the rocks*

Schop: <HEY! DON'T DESTROY THE FOREST, TOO!> D : <

shinra: <sorry.>

Schop: -^-

Ogun: <This jackass has a death wish...> *tosses another lance--*

Tempeh: *catches it*

Ogun: "?!!!"

juria: what the fuck?!

Tempeh: <...> *grins* <You have no idea...> *tosses it towards Juria*

juria: *dodge* heh, you're really...really...beginning to piss me off.

Takeru: <Um...Sir? Why are you doing this?>

Ogun: "WHY ARE YOU BEING NICE TO HIM?!"

Tempeh: "..." <I want to die.>

tamaki: <then please, let us put you to rest!>

Tempeh: "..." *points at Juria* <Her. Let her try.>

juria: alright then. i'm gonna enjoy this! *THROWS A PUNCH*

*CRACK*

juria: *SCREAMS* FUCK!!

Ogun: "Juria!"

Tempeh: *taps his chest* <No matter your flame, it is not strong enough to kill me...But her...> *looks up at the Shintai* <Your 'god' can.>

juria: shit...at least i still have my left, you cant kill an oni so easily, after all...

shinra: ....

Tempeh: <She was made to destroy...With the flame my follows are creating inside, tapping into the shintai's power, will create an explosion that should reach...How far? Maybe to Qingdao.>

Takeru: <!!!! No!>

tamaki: <you're really willing to risk innocent people's lives, just to die?!>

Tempeh: <I will go to Heaven! And there, I will have all that was taken from me--including my servants! You, priestess--you could serve me!>

tamaki: *flips him off* <SCREW OFF, OLD MAN!>

Tempeh: <SINCE WHEN HAVE PRIESTESSES BEEN SO POORLY MANNERED IN THE LAST 250 YEARS?!> >_<###

shinra: <she's rather unorthodox, to be fair->

tamaki: GET BENT, KUSAKABE!!

Schop: <JUST DIE ALONE, YOU BIG-EAR FREAK!>

shinra: still, we'll need a lot of firepower...come on, think, shinra, think...

*FWOOM*

shinra: ?!

-inside-

nozomi: *examining the tablets*

Pan: "Numbers?"

nozomi: ah! i recognize these numbers!

Viktor: "Really?"

Arthur: "It's pi."

fang-hua: really?

nozomi: arthur! you know pi too?! *shiny eyes*

Arthur: "I'm a Knight of the Round Table: I know all things round."

nozomi:....

fang-hua:....what?

nozomi:.....*facepalm*

Pan: *sad whistle*

Viktor: "...Um, no offense, but pi is 3.14, not 3.41..."

nozomi: actually, there is more to pi than 3.14, you see the number's in pi- *ramble ramble ramble*

Arthur: "..." *already walking away* "It's the hundred thousandth's place..."

fang-hua: *sweatdrop* she really knows her stuff, huh?

Pan: "At least someone does..."

Viktor: ^\\\\^;

-outside-

Ogun: "Shinra! Snap out of it!"

shinra: hu-huh? wha?

Ogun: *tossing lances at remaining Infernals* "You zoning out again?! Was it that link?"

shinra: i think so, but it didnt seem as homicidal as the last time.

Takeru: "...Yay?" *swinging arms to knock back Infernals*

tamaki: *DOUBLE TAIL SLASH*

Ogun: "Come on, Shinra--while she starts the prayer!" *tosses more lances*

shinra: right!

tamaki: burning soul, ashen smoke, the soul that desires release, ashes to ashes, may thy soul return to the flames. ratomu!

Ogun: *runs at one, shoving into their chest--* "Yoruba Forge!" *shoves more into the remaining Infernals--then lifts his arm to increase their heat*

Infernals: *SCREAMING*

Ogun: "...Riveting."

shinra: nice one. *thumbs up*

Tempeh: <...> *shaking*

juria: *slams two infernals heads together*

Tempeh: <M-My servants...Stop...Stop!>

tamaki: <we're only trying to help put them to rest!>

Tempeh: <I'LL PUT YOU TO REST!> *rushes forward*

tamaki: !!!!

Tempeh: *pulls back his hand--then thrusts it forward--*

*SLICE, CRUNCH*

tamaki: !!!!!!!!!!

Takeru: "..." *coughs* "...Ow..."

tamaki: TAKERU!

Tempeh: *withdraws his arm* <That's one animal put down-->

tamaki: why you-!!!

-nine fiery tails appear-

~CAT-O-NINE TAILS!~

Tempeh: "?!!!"

tamaki: *charges at him* MREOW!

Tempeh: *knocked back by the force of her blow*

Takeru: *collapsed*

shinra: takeru, dont you die, patti's gonna kill us if you die!

Takeru: "...'Die'? But...I'm fine?" *sits up*

shinra: ._. b-but how-

*The hole in his jacket...starts to re-assemble?!*

shinra: .____. WHAT THE-?!

Takeru: ^^; "I guess that clothing Patty had made for me helped..."

shinra:.....what?

{Patty: "Show it to him!"}

{felisia: here, this sweater will keep you warm and protected from harm. it's also inflammable~ ^^}

{Takeru: QwQ "This is so kind--thank you!"}

{Patty: ^w^ "This way if someone stabbed you through the chest, you won't die!"}

shinra:.......better not to ask.

Takeru: "In any case, the worst is over--"

*BARK BARK BARK*

shinra: aw dangit.

*Dogs rush at Takeru, grabbing onto each of limbs*

Takeru: Q___Q;

shinra: *kicks them away* FUCK OFF, FIDO!

Takeru: "I can only regenerate clothes, not limbs!" *tosses two dogs*

tamaki: hyah!

Tempeh: *struggling to get up* <Damn you...Can't you let me have this...Not for me...but for God!>

shinra: <we're not about to let innocent people be killed.>

Tempeh: <If they are innocent, God will welcome them to Heaven! But you? There's only Hell for you!> *summons a scythe...*

shinra: *takes a stance*

Tempeh: <Your souls are mine!> *swings the fire scythe*

shinra: woah! (hey, whoever that adora link was just now, please help!)

???: <Protect...>

shinra: *looks at the shintai*

-inside-

*BA-THUMP BA-THUMP BA-THUMP*

fang-hua: ?? is that a heartbeat?

nozomi: *looks down the corridor* .....

Pan: *looks...* "An inner chamber?"

fang-hua: now how do we get in there?

beauty: *BEAK SLICE*

Viktor: "...Huh." <That's helpful!>

beauty: <just dont break anything in there.>

Pan: "Hmm...This chamber has boards around it, likely increasing the sound of each vibration..."

fang-hua: hmm.... *looks up* ?? an arrow?

Viktor: "...Arrow?"

-there are 9 other arrows on a pedestal-

Arthur: "A white arrow, fitted into the space above the door, like a key in a lock..."

Viktor: "..." *shakes*

nozomi:...viktor? are you alright?

Viktor: "Vibrations like heartbeats...White feather arrows...Genkoku...S-Sacrifices!"

nozomi: what are you talking about?

Viktor: "There's a human in here--a human sacrifice!"

nozomi: ??!!!

fang-hua: a human?

Viktor: *nods* "Likely the traveler Schop saw..."

-outside-

shinra: (so, you're this 'god' schop mentioned, huh?)

*It's dark...A face emerges...*

Woman: "..." *shakes her head 'no'*

shinra: (then, who are you?)

Woman: (Not a god...A willful sacrifice...)

shinra: ?!

Woman: (I came here, knowing I could use this power to restore...)

tamaki: *slice slice*

Woman: (Why did you call to me?)

shinra: (please, help me fight this demon.)

juria: oi, ogun!

Ogun: *taking off his jacket* "I think we need to give Shinra some time..."

tamaki: good call.

Ogun: *pulls off his shirt, as flames snake off his fists and around his arms* *flame tattoos cover him* "Flamy Ink..."

Tempeh: "?!!"

Ogun: *his fist collides with Tempeh's face--and instantly sends him sailing across the ground towards Juria*

juria: *PAWNCH*

Tempeh: *slow motion "WWWWWWAAAAAAHHHHH--* *knocked into the dirt*

tamaki: wow.

juria: huh, not bad at all. if things were different, you'd make a great addition to the hell blaze gang.

Ogun: >_>; "Yeah, I'll pass..." *shoves Tempeh at Juria with another punch*

shinra: (so will you help us? schop and the others are waiting for you.)

Woman: (With what? My power is focused on maintaining the restoration of this Oasis...I have only enough power for one second of your time.)

shinra: .....*grin* (a second is all i'll need)

Woman: (What can you do?)

shinra: (whatever it takes to protect this place.) .... (you have the adora burst too, right?)

Woman: (Yes.)

shinra: (something about you is like the preacher from the ashen flame...what are you, exactly?)

Woman: (I am no different than you.)

shinra: ....

Ogun: *panting, swinging--and missing Tempeh*

shinra: (ok, i'm ready.)

Woman: (Then I bestow onto you...Divine Protection.)

shinra: ok, here goes nothing! *charges*

*Everything is motionless...Tempeh stands, ready to pierce Ogun's heart*

shinra: *rushes in and kicks* HAH!!

*Tempeh's body immediately sails up to the sky and across the Wasteland*

shinra: *jumps up and...*

-…-

shinra:....(am i....floating??)

*The Wasteland is below him...but the Oasis is gone!*

shinra: ?!?!?! (WHERE THE FUCK AM I?????!!!!)

*It's windy below...There's one cloaked figure below...*

shinra: ??

Cloak: *clutching a staff, walking* *pants* <...Why, God...>

shinra: ?? (is that...?)

*It's Tempeh, 250 years ago*

Tempeh: <The Great Disaster took all from me...My fortune, my home...my wife...my daughter...>

shinra: .........

Tempeh: <Why was I the only to survive...I hate this...I hate it all!> *slams his staff against the ground*

-fwoom-

-a figure emerges....the preacher-

preacher: ......

Tempeh: "!!!" *falls to his knees* "Wh-Who...?"

preacher:....*she says nothing. she just smiles*

Tempeh: <...God?>

shinra: (so then the preacher came from the tear in space...?)

Tempeh: *clasps his hand* <Lord! I beg you! Return to me that which the fire took!>

preacher:... *takes a bug from off her sleeve, and places it upon tempeh*

shinra: !!!!!

Tempeh: <??? What--URK!>

preacher: *walks away*

Tempeh: *panting--before he screams, clutching his face*

shinra: !!!! (so he lost everything in the disaster....)

Tempeh: *his eyes are ripped apart as horns form from them, a fire emerging from the center of his face...and he laughs*

shinra:... *he is slowly returning back to the present, tears falling*

Woman: (You cry?)

shinra: !! *rubs his eyes* (y-yeah....i'm still only human, i guess...)

Woman: *nods* (He is not the last to fall for her deception...)

shinra:.....(sho....inka....)

Woman: *nods* (A charlatan, playing God, infecting religions with lies...)

shinra:....(are you....from the tear in space as well?)

Woman: (...I spent an eternity in Adora...)

shinra: .....

Woman: (That 'preacher' and their bug awoke the Burst within me...I followed her here, brought by the will of that Shintai...to create, not destroy.)

shinra: hmm.....

Woman: (She has deceived your world to imagine her as the God of many religions...I do not have much more time--my energy is running out...Thank you...)

shinra: ....(any time)

-CRASH-

tamaki: !!!

shinra: *he fell through some trees to the ground*

Ogun: *collapsed on his back, panting* "H-Hey...Just drop on in...Heh."

tamaki: what the heck happened just now?

shinra: a lot....mm....*he collapses to his knees and vomits before passing out*

Takeru: "!!! Oh no!"

tamaki: *runs over to him*....h-he's alright, he's just fainted....

????: my, my, my~ i was wondering what all the ruckus was~

juria: ??

Ogun: *sits up* "?!"

kii-tan: hello, little humans~

Ogun: -_-# "How long have you been there?"

kii-tan: a while, enjoying the show. hope you dont mind~ fufufu~ oh, and hello to you too, schop-schop~ ^^

Schop: >3< <Stop that!>

-the door opens-

Pan: "What was that noise?!"

Viktor: "??? Did you fight or something?"

nozomi: is everything alri-....... !!!!!!!!!! o-o-o-OGUN! Y-Y-YOU'RE NAKED!!! >/////< *covers her eyes*

Ogun: O\\\\\O "I-I still have my pants on!"

nozomi: *hands him his coat* h-h-here! >////< y-you'll get cold!

fang-hua: ....hey, what's wrong with shinra?

tamaki: *she explains the situation*

kii-tan: *yawwwn....* hmm~? *glances at pan* *tiny blush*

Pan: "???"

Ogun: >\\\\<;;;

Viktor: *frowning*

tamaki: so what did you find inside the shintai?

Arthur: <We think it's her...>

Schop: <...> Q_Q

-later that afternoon-

shinra: ......*places a hand on the door* thank you...

Pan: *looking on*

*silence*

juria: so they're using human beings with adora burst to power these things?

Viktor: "It's the only explanation that makes sense, based on previous history I read...Maybe even that one woman who keeps talking to Shinra..."

shinra:.......*shaking*

Pan: "And who is to say she went in willingly? This traveler who approached Schop and the animals went in on her own--but what did the Church do? Or Haijima? Or even...our own forces?"

shinra: .....

{hitohashira me: *screaming*}

Ogun: "...Shinra..." *pat pat*

shinra: *wipes eyes* i-i'm gonna be ok...cant go breaking down and crying over every little thing, r-right? *tries to smile*

Ogun: "...Heh. Hero's smile?"

shinra: yeah.

nozomi: so how does 'pi' come into play with this?

shinra: not sure, but we know the preacher's plan, now. sacrificing the 9 remaining adora users in the amaterasu and re-create the disaster from 250 years ago. we know where the first 6 are, we just have to find the remaining 4.

Arthur: *walking around* "...I mean, this is a round facility...And pi is the ratio of the circumference to diameter, like a magic number, maybe the 'Pillars' are pi..."

Takeru: "How do we find the remaining four? We all don't have the Link, and investigations don't seem to be getting us very far..."

shinra: maybe me and mikami's psychic dreams might come into play to help? it's a stretch, but it's the best we got.

Ogun: "This kind of news could shake the foundation of Death City...again."

Pan: "So we better be discreet. This information does not leave this group, except to your commander, Shinra."

Viktor: "..."

shinra: understood.

nozomi: right.

Schop: *carrying a small satchel* <Nozomi, a little help?> *holds up the bag*

nozomi: <ah, right.> *helping to carry the bag*

Takeru: -^- <What do you want, potato thief?>

tamaki: takeru, dont be rude to schop.

Takeru: -3-

nozomi: ^^

Schop: <I'm sorry for stealing your tubers, so now that we got our Oasis back, I gathered these. They don't have the same flavor, but maybe it'll feed you?>

Takeru: *studies one, bites in--* "MMMM!"

Schop: ^^;

Pan: *looks around* "I think we had best head back to our vehicle..." *looks at Kii-tan*

kii-tan: you know, i can show you a shortcut through the mountains to get you to yao-ming~ *wink*

Pan: "???" <And I should trust you why?>

kii-tan: <even though i dont care too much for humans, your group did keep me entertained, so i figured i'd pay you back~ fufu~>

Pan: "..." >\\\>; "If you aren't lying, it'll be helpful."

kii-tan: would you rather risk the sand worms?

tamaki:... alright, we'll take your word for it.

Ogun: "Will we need gasmasks?"

nozomi: we better wear them just to be safe.

Pan: *nods*

Viktor: *hands them out*

Arthur: "Come along, Shinra..."

Schop: "..." *climbs up on Shinra's shoulder* <How is she?>

shinra: <i think she seems to be doing well...>

Schop: QwQ <...Thanks.>

shinra: <so what will you do now?>

Schop: <...Wait for her return, and protect this land.>

shinra: .....<you do your best, ok?> *smiles*

Schop: <...Will you come back? Maybe explain more what a 'hero' does?>

shinra: <maybe someday.>

Schop: ^w^ <Okay. I'll keep digging until I'm strong enough to fight them! And if I'm not, I'll find you to help me get stronger!>

shinra: <sounds good.>

Pan: <It would take us about 2 days to get back to Qingdao. How much time will this short cut save us?>

kii-tan: about a few hours.

Pan: "Hmm..." *gets into the driver's seat*

-elsewhere-

axel: *nom*

Asher: *walks by*

axel: jellybean?

Asher: "...Those are akin to death."

axel: i keep them in my pockets, what's in yours?

Asher: "...My wallet? Tissues?"

axel: oh?

Asher: "Why? You have something more interesting than diabetes-in-a-bag?"

axel: i once kept a lizard in my pocket one day during 6th grade.

Asher: "...It get out?"

axel: i just fed him sunflower seeds. megatron's pretty chill. that was the lizard's name, btw.

Asher: "..." *small laugh* "Not 'Dino-Bot'?"

axel: how about 'eletro-rex'? nah, that sounds like a pokemon......*writing something down*

Asher: "??? What are you...?"

axel: taking notes to send to the pokemon company.

Asher: ._.; "...Um...You think they read them?"

axel: who knows.

-elsewhere-

Kid: *walking hand-in-hand with Stocking* ^w^

stocking: hehe~ ^^

Kid: "This is so perfect...Just you and me..."

stocking: enjoying the festival. *smiles*

Kid: "Seeing how colorful everything is~"

stocking: ^^~<3

Man: "Excuse me, Miss! Miss!"

stocking: ??

Man: "I need a favor!"

stocking: *looks at kid*

Kid: "???"

Man: *smirks* "Could you suck my--"

-PUNCH-

Kid: ^^;

stocking: but sir, you seem to be doing a good job at it yourself~ ^^

Kid: "Excellent work!"

Man: X-X

stocking: look at that, kid. some people just cant bother to throw out their trash. so rude.

Kid: "Want to dump it?"

stocking: on three?

Kid: "1...2..."

stocking: hup!

-into the trash he goes-

stocking: marvelous.

Kid: "Perfect~"

stocking: can we get ice cream now~?

Kid: "All the flavors you want~"

-elsewhere-

sonia: ...

Chuuya: *washing plates*

sonia: *peeeek*

Chuuya: *smiles* "How's my little girl?"

sonia: doing homework.

Chuuya: "How is it?"

sonia: ok....*looks out the window*

Chuuya: "Anything you need help with?" *looks as well*

sonia: .....do you think we'll be able to go back into the city someday?

Chuuya: "..." *smiles* "Of course." *pats her head*

sonia:.....

Chuuya: "Care to go for a walk after you finish?"

sonia: ok.

Chuuya: "Okay...We'll look at the blossoms."

sonia:...*small smile*

Chuuya: "Now, finish up..." *sets down a bowl of fruit*

-elsewhere-

Benimaru: *reading a book*

kirei: *laying down, rubbing her stomach*

Benimaru: "??? Kirei?"

kirei: hmm?

Benimaru: "Are you well?"

kirei: *she nods*

Benimaru: "..." *lies down beside her*

kirei: mmm....

Benimaru: "..." *rests a hand over her stomach*

kirei: *holds his hand*

Benimaru: *buries his forehead in her shoulder, holds her hand*

-elsewhere-

Ogun: *looking out the window* "..."

nozomi: *resting on his shoulder*

Ogun: "..." *pats her shoulder*

nozomi: *sleepy smile*

Ogun: *small smile*

Pan: *driving...yawns*

fang-hua: want me to take over?

Pan: *nods* "Yes, thank you..." *pulls over, steps out, stretches*

kii-tan: still able to catch up~?

Pan: "??? Catch up? You mean our hours back home?"

kii-tan: i suppose sooo. hope i'm not going too fast for you~ *wink*

Pan: "..." *folds his arms* "What is with you? You don't strike me as how the others described speaking with you in that cave."

kii-tan: i was rather bored in there. i've been around for a very long time, so i tend to get bored easy, so i enjoy finding things to entertain myself.

Pan: "...And how long have you been around to be bored?"

kii-tan: quite a long time....*she looks at him*

Pan: *stares at her* "...Oh."

kii-tan: you know, if circumstances were different, you'd make a fine mate~ *wink*

Pan: O\\\\\O "...Are we even the same species?"

-inside the truck-

Arthur: "..." *looks at Tamaki*

tamaki: zzzz

shinra: *snoring*

juria: zzzzz.....

Arthur: "..." *leans back, looking up*

-elsewhere-

Kyoka: "Sylvia, did you want to go out?"

sylvia: i-is that a-alright?

Kyoka: "Sure. Would you like company?"

sylvia: *nod nod*

Kyoka: "Very well...Let's take a walk. Hungry?"

sylvia:...*nod nod*

Kyoka: "Let's get tofu."

sylvia: o-ok.

Kyoka: *picks up a wallet* "Then I can show you some games and the Ferris wheel."

sylvia: ...

Kyoka: *opens the door* "...Ready?"

sylvia: ...o-ok...

Kyoka: "..." *puts on gloves, offers her hand*

sylvia:...*takes her hand* .///.

Kyoka: ^^ *guides her down the stairs*

-elsewhere-

Inka: "So...How many 'Pillars' are there?"

guruna: i thiiiiiink 10?

Inka: "And how many are left to find?"

guruna:....4 maybe? 6 including the two we havent captured yet.

Inka: "And how do you intend to do that?" *leans back, looking up*

guruna:....*shrug*

Inka: "I see...So, you do anything for fun?"

guruna: oh yes! jonah and i like to play pranks on the senior members, kururu~

Inka: "...Even Charon?"

guruna: he's fun to mess with, kururururu~ ^^

sasori: that sounds....rather bad for your health... *sweatdrop*

Inka: "..." *grabs Guruna's hands, shiny eyes* "Let's do it!"

sasori: =A=

-elsewhere-

Dr. John: "And that was the trip..."

sachiko: that's nice you got to visit your brother, melinda. *smiles*

Dr. John: *nods* "I'm glad he's well." ^^

sachiko: *nod nod*

Dr. John: "How goes wedding plans?"

sachiko: going great, the wedding will be sometime in the summer.

Dr. John: "D'aw! How's the venue?"

sachiko: it looks quite beautiful.

Dr. John: "You deserve it."

sachiko:...*smiles*

Dr. John: "And the honeymoon?"

sachiko: who knows.

Dr. John: "One step at a time, then."

-elsewhere-

Hibana: *looking at an old photograph* "..."

hanako: *peeek*

*It looks like Hibana and Iris as children, along with other nuns*

hanako: is that you and aunt iris, mom?

Hibana: *nods* "Yes, dear. And those were our sisters."

hanako: that's a looooot of sisters.

Hibana: *laughs* "That's what nuns are called."

hanako: oh?

Hibana: *nods* "It's a close relationship, in worship of...God."

hanako: ??

Hibana: "...Sorry. Just thinking..."

hanako: ....is that what rino means when she says 'goddammit'?

Hibana: "..." ^^; "No, sweetie, that's what Rino says when she's upset. Let me go make sure she's alright..." *cracks her knuckles*

hanako: ok, mommy. ^^

Hibana: *walks away* "Oh, Rino~" ^^#

Rino: "..." *running*

-elsewhere-

Kyoka: "Nervous?"

sylvia: .~. *nods*

Kyoka: "Don't worry--the Ferris Wheel is safe."

sylvia: *gulps* i-it looks rather h-high up...

Kyoka: "But sturdy. I promise."

sylvia: ....

Kyoka: "..." *pat pat* "I won't let anything happen."

sylvia: o-o-ok...*follows her*

Kyoka: *holds her hand, helping her onto the Wheel car*

Hyde: "Stay seated during the ride, you two!"

sylvia: *gingerly steps in*

Kyoka: *sits across* *smiles*

sylvia: .////.;;;;

Kyoka: *points* "You can see the top of the Academy."

sylvia: oh wow...

Kyoka: ^^

sylvia: .....

Kyoka: "...I'm proud of you."

sylvia:...t-...thank you....*she's crying*

Kyoka: "..." *hug*

sylvia: !!!!! o////o m-m-m-m-ii-isss kyoukaaaa???

Kyoka: "It's okay...You can cry."

sylvia: uu....*she just breaks down*

Kyoka: *pats her head, hums*

-after reaching the ground-

sylvia: *there's tears and snot all on her face* m-may i *sniff* h-have some tissues?

Kyoka: *offers a handkerchief*

sylvia: *wiping herself up as best as she can*

Kyoka: *rubs her back* "It's okay..."

sylvia: *hic*

???: are you alright?

Kyoka: "???"

mami: *gives a warm smile*

sylvia: !!! *wipes her face*

Crona: "???" *pops up from behind Mami*

sylvia: um...uhhhh.... uhhhhhhhh....

Crona: "Hello. You're at the Academy, yes?"

sylvia: t-the d-d-dwma? y-yes... *looks down, nervous*

Crona: ^^; "How was the Ferris Wheel?"

sylvia: *looks at kyouka*

Kyoka: "Enjoyable."

mami: that's good to hear. ^^

Crona: "...I'm Crona."

sylvia: s-syl..via...

Crona: "It is nice to meet you." ^^

mami: ^^

Kyoka: "...Where were you headed? I was thinking of getting ginger ale."

mami: well, there's actually a little cafe not far from here we wanted to check out. 'the vortex cafe'.

Kyoka: "We work near there."

mami: oh?

Kyoka: "It is quite nice. Just be careful around the redhead."

mami: we'll keep that in mind. ^^; (is kyouko working there now too?)

Crona: "M-Maybe some ice cream?" *smiles*

mami: sure. ^^

-elsewhere-

Lucy: "And the mixer has 4 speeds."

kyouko: *nods*

Lucy: "Any questions?" *adjusts her own apron*

kyouko: i think i'm good, ma'am.

Lucy: ^^; " 'Lucy' is fine, Miss Kyouko."

kyouko: alright then.

*Door chime rings*

Lucy: "Ready to begin?"

kyouko: *nods*

*Lucy looks to see who came in--*

Lucy: "..." -______-;;;;;

Dazai: "Hello~"

kyouko: ?? hi, welcome to the vortex cafe, may we take your seat today?

Dazai: "Oh, I know where mine is--I wrote my name on it!"

kyouko: ?? for real?

Dazai: *turns--he has his name on the bottom of his pants*

kyouko:..........................................*gives a weird look to lucy*

Lucy: -_-# "Please sit your backside down, make your order quick, pay, and tip our new waitress generously."

Dazai: ^^ "Just put it on my tab."

Lucy: >_<###

kyouko: oh one more thing *intense look* dont you dare waste any food or so help me, you will be regretting it.

Dazai: QwQ "..." *squeaks* "Y-Yes, ma'am..."

-morning-

Ling: *looking through the forest trees* <???>

jin: <see anything?>

Ling: <I'm not sure you'd believe me if I told you...>

jin: ??

*An engine is heard*

Ling: *points* <See for yourself.>

jin: ??.. !! <dad! come see this!>

Mr. Huo: <??? ... !!! Oh my...Fang-Hua!> *runs up*

Ling: *laughs, follows*

fang-hua: *hugs*

Mr. Huo: *group hug with kids* <I'm so glad you're safe!>

shinra: <hi mr huo.>

Mr. Huo: <Hello, um, Shinra, yes? How did you get back?>

shinra: <it's kind of a long story.>

-fang-hua explains all she is able to reveal to them, minus the sacrifices-

Ling: <Wow...Sister, you were inside while the fight happened?>

fang-hua: <yeah, but in a nutshell, the exploration was a success>

mrs huo: <that's glad to hear.> *smiles to the group* <the things you left here for us to look after are in the guest room for you>

tamaki: <thank you very much, ma'am.>

Ogun: <Thank you, ma'am. Is there a place to get a bath?>

Arthur: <Yes, Shinra's feet smell like spoiled soup.>

shinra: >3<#

mrs huo: <why yes, there is a spring not far from here.>

Ogun: <Just point us in that direction.> ^^

Pan: "..."

-elsewhere-

sonia: happy birthday, papa.

Chuuya: "Ah, thank you." *hug*

sonia: ^^ i think my birthday was in september?

katya: yeah, the 20th of september.

Chuuya: "Yes...We'll have a good party, then."

sonia: ok.

Chuuya: "..." *pats her head* "Let's start with some breakfast."

sonia: ok. aunt leo said she'd teach me how to make 'syrniki'? i think they're like cheese pancakes?

Chuuya: "That sounds delicious!"

sonia: i've never had them before, but aunt leo says they're really yummy.

Chuuya: "Worth a try."

-elsewhere-

Jacqueline: "I think we're about done with the float."

kim: awesome! this will look so great tomorrow!

Jacqueline: ^^ "Good work, everyone!"

-elsewhere-

felisia: *in the waiting room*

Mephisto: *pacing* Q_Q

stocking: it's gonna be ok, mom.

Kid: *seated wth them*

felisia: thank you. i'm kind of nervous, w-when i gave birth to you, it was cold and dark and i was all alone and scared-

stocking: shhh, it's ok, just breathe, the people here are professionals and you're in good hands.

felisia:...o-ok...

Dr. John: "I'm here...Sorry. Felisia, let's get you to your room."

felisia: thank you. *follows*

stocking: the room's really nice and cozy.

Mephisto: "Only the best..."

stocking: think of it like a little hotel room. ^^

felisia: *she nods*

Kid: "... ... ..." *adjusts a painting on the wall*

stocking: ^^;

Mephisto: "Just don't go crazy, Kid."

Kid: -3- *sets down Felisia's overnight bags*

-elsewhere-

Kunikida: "Atsushi, review this." *hands him folders without turning around, thumbing through cabinets*

atsushi: *examines folders*

*looks to be reports from a few nations...*

atsushi: hmm... *examining reports*

*Look to be some murders and suicides...*

atsushi:......

Kunikida: "Pattern?" *not looking at him*

atsushi: most of them died from their own ability?

Kunikida: "..." *sighs, nods*

atsushi: hmmm....there's a connection, there has to be...

Kunikida: "That's what I hope we find...Look up abilities we have on record."

atsushi: yes sir.

Kunikida: *pinches the bridge of his nose*

atsushi:...are you alright?

Kunikida: "...I want this solved."

atsushi: *he nods*

Kunikida: "...Do your best."

atsushi: i will.

-elsewhere-

Ogun: *splashes water on his face*

Arthur: *shoves Shinra into the spring*

Pan: *looking into the forest* "..."

shinra: >3< .... sir?

Pan: "...Sorry. I'll be right back." *walks into the forest*

shinra: he's been acting weird since the shintai...

Ogun: "What do you think is up with him?"

Takeru: "He was acting odd since that kitsune..."

shinra:... ._. you dont think-

Arthur: "???"

Ogun: "...I mean, the Captain is kind of closed off..."

shinra: -he fell for the kitsune lady?!

Ogun: ._.;

Takeru: "...She wants to wet his whistle?"

shinra: D8

Arthur: -_-#

Ogun: "...Dude, your girlfriend is rubbing off on you."

-in the forest-

Pan: "..." *sits on a tree stump*

kii-tan: so you waited here for me~?

Pan: "...Hello. We need to talk."

kii-tan: ....

Pan: "...I need to understand some things. I tend to be a methodical thinker, so forgive me if I am inquisitive."

kii-tan: sure, sure.

Pan: "So, not human. Gods? Spirits?"

kii-tan: a spirit might fit the bill

Pan: "Hmm...Age?"

kii-tan: a few hundred years at least.

Pan: "...The things you must have seen...The people you must have met..."

kii-tan: *she nods* once upon a time, i was once a queen, and then when i was found out, i was split into three foxes. i dont know where my two sisters went.

Pan: "That answers my next question, about whether there are others like you...Do you remember much about being Queen?"

kii-tan: bits and pieces. and yes, other fox spirits do exist. most of us keep to ourselves, though some do show themselves to others.

Pan: "Like to those children...Why?"

kii-tan: like schop, i was trying to help the oasis. i suppose i get along better with animals than i do with humans.

Pan: "...You seemed to get along with us."

kii-tan: well, you did keep me entertained a while, so thank you for that~

Pan: "That was all?"

kii-tan: perhaps~ i tend to go by my whims, that's just how i am.

Pan: "And did those 'whims' ever...bring you close to someone?"

kii-tan: why do you ask~?

Pan: "...Did you ever have someone like that? Or...a 'mate'?"

kii-tan: ....a few times. does that make you jealous~?

Pan: "Hardly...Just confused, I guess. If you had a mate, it's not like you procreated...Did you?"

kii-tan: ......

Pan: "..." *clears his throat* "Sorry. I over-stepped."

kii-tan: it's fine. no skin off my nose.

Pan: "..." *walks up to her*

kii-tan: ??

Pan: *stares into her eyes, just standing in front of her* "..."

kii-tan:..........so do you want to screw or what?

Pan: "..." *grabs her wrist*

kii-tan: OwO well arent you bold?

-ELSEWHERE-

Mr. Huo: <...You'll be returning to Death City soon...>

fang-hua: <yeah.>

Mr. Huo: <...> *rubs his eyes*

fang-hua:.... *hugs*

Mr. Huo: *hug, pat pat*

fang-hua: <i'll be sure to write to you all.>

Mr. Huo: *nods* <Please do...You're so smart...Please, be safe.>

fang-hua: <i will.>

-elsewhere-

Ling: *shiny eyes, listening intently* <And then you put the Infernal's soul to rest, Sister Kotatsu?>

tamaki: <that's right! i think i did quite a good service.> ^^

nozomi: ^^;

Ling: <That's so cool! And Miss Juria, how is your wrist?>

juria: <had worse.>

Ling: <Do you need some ice?>

-elsewhere-

Saria: "Your mom is working late again, Izumi?" *today's sweater: a sunflower with sunglasses*

izumi: yeah.

Saria: "If you ever need anything, my dad is a great cook."

izumi: i'll keep that in mind.

Saria: ^^ *looks around* "...Hmm."

izumi: ??

hibiki: whats up?

Saria: "Oh? Um, nothing..." ^\\\^;

-elsewhere-

Mephisto: *walking*

stocking: ...want to check out the festival?

Mephisto: *shaking his head* "No...I think my place is with your mother."

stocking:...ok then.

Mephisto: *smiles* "Could you bring your mother something sweet?"

stocking: of course.

Mephisto: "..." *hug*

stocking *hug* love you, dad.

Mephisto: "Love you, sweetie."

-elsewhere-

Benimaru: "..." *pacing*

kabuki: commander?

Benimaru: "...Yes?"

kabuki: you seem on edge.

Benimaru: "...Hmph. Hardly more than usual...Okay, maybe a bit more."

kabuki: want to discuss it over tea?

Benimaru: "...Very well."

-elsewhere-

Joker: "I need you to find someone for me..."

izzy: oh? and what's in it for us?

Joker: "Ever wanted to make a Fire Pope shit bricks?"

izzy:....what

Joker: -_-; "Read between the lines. I need someone people to go bother the Church of the Sun."

izzy: really now?

lust oni: this is quite a task~

Mantis: *clicks tongue* "A challenge..."

izzy: what do the rest of you think?

pixie: well if we're getting paid for this, it better be good~ hehe~

Pride Oni: "We cannot let ourselves be defeated!"

taoka: it shall be done.

hyouga: well, a job's a job.

Nate: -_-; "Don't think we need help from you and...whoever you hang out with." *glances behind Joker*

ivy: *glares*

Mantis: *growls*

nailfile: *not even looking at them* now now, no need to go picking fights with customers.

Joker: "Agreed. Now, I need you to scope out the main church..."

-elsewhere-

Ling: *sets out bowls of rice* <We're almost done with dinner.>

shinra: <thanks for the meal!>

Takeru: ^w^ *nom*

Mr. Huo: <Of course! You'll need energy for the long trip home.>

Ogun: *passes bowl of rice*

nozomi: thanks. ^^

Arthur: *passes fish to Tamaki*

tamaki: *nyom*

Viktor: *fiddling with a tracker* <How was the pond?>

shinra: the spring? it was nice.

Arthur: <Shinra just dove right in.>

shinra: D8<

Mr. Huo: <??? Where is your captain?>

shinra:...i dont know.

-elsewhere-

Rin: *setting up flowers*

shiemi: looking good. ^^

Rin: "Thanks! This festival looks to be blooming!"

shiemi: ^^

Shima: *pops up behind Shiemi* "But is this all too thorny?"

izumo: =A= *PUNCH* enough puns.

Bon: "Don't find them appealing?"

izumo: shush.

Bon: *smirks, keeps peeling an apple*

Rin: "Ha."

izumo: i will stab you both in your sleep.

Rin: ._.;;;

Bon: "Joke's on you--I'm a light sleeper."

Shima: X_X

konekomaru: ._.;

unagi: is this normal?

konekomaru: i dont even know anymore.

Rin: "We're all buds here--just some good-natured teasing." ^^ "Besides, Shima had it coming."

unagi: ???

izumo: want to check out some of the stands, unagi?

unagi: yes please.

Bon: "We still need someone for the dunk tank."

Rin: "..."

Bon: "..."

Shima: X_X

-elsewhere-

Belkia: "--so if they're all named after flowers, this festival should be for us!"

naho: ~?

Sakuya: "It doesn't work that way. Otherwise, every toilet would be for you."

Belkia: "... ... ...HEY! I JUST GOT THAT!" >3<

naho: ???

tsubaki: ^^; regardless, let's just enjoy the festival today.

lilac: o-ok...

Black Star: "Here's some money--go catch goldfish."

-elsewhere-

Kid: "How is she?"

stocking: she seems to be doing well. she's really nervous, though...

Kid: *nods* "I imagine an expecting mother would...Did her doctor say anything to be concerned about?"

stocking: i dont think so, so good news.

Kid: "Indeed..." *holds her hand*

stocking: mmm... i wonder if i'll be as nervous when we have children of our own...

Kid: "!!! ...We'll know when we get there, yes?" *smiles*

stocking: yeah...*nuzzles up to him*

Kid: =\\\\= *puts an arm around her*

-elsewhere-

Yumi: "And for you..." *hands a rose to Lord Death*

lord death: d'aww~ *smooch*

Yumi: ^\\\^ "It suits you..."

-elsewhere-

Walter: "Neat-o flower crown!"

etta: hehe~ ^^

Kafka: *walks by--stops* "??? What's that for?"

leroux: hm?

Walter: "Just getting into the Spring Festival mood!"

-elsewhere-

Gopher: *falls onto the couch*

eibon: *cooking* busy day?

Gopher: *nods* "But successful." ^w^ "It feels great to do something...*yawn* creative." =w=

eibon: *smiles* dinner will be ready in 30 minutes.

Gopher: "Thank you, sir..." *hugs a pillow* =w=

-elsewhere-

Akitaru: "...'Joseph'?"

Vulcan: " 'Joseph.'"

Takehisa: " 'Joseph'?"

Vulcan: *nods*

Relan: "...That's just weird."

iris: is that your first name or your last name?

Vulcan: "Yes."

iris:...

-elsewhere-

Pan: *enters the village, alone...walks to the van*

fang-hua: captain? are you alright?

Pan: "Hmm? Oh. Sorry. Didn't notice you." *smiles...but it looks awkward*

fang-hua: ....

Pan: "...I assume everyone already ate?"

fang-hua: yeah.

Pan: "...That's a shame."

fang-hua: ??

Pan: "..." *sits in the driver's seat, rests his head on the steering wheel*

-elsewhere-