#imagine Francis having to pick up Arthur oh god

[meitoscringe]

I like to think that Feliks, Gilbert and Arthur work at hot topic both as countries and in human aus

[bogbees]

I was gonna go to bed but I think I came up with a soulmate au perfect for Matt n Gil 7:48 AM · Apr 20, 2020

so it goes like this: when you touch somebody, their mark appears in your palm. there's several placements you can have, like for family bonds (mother's will generally always be the first bond a person has), friendship, love, probably hatred idk

over time, when a person dies or the bond fades, the mark scars, becoming the abstract background for new relationships you make

so Matt n Gil are pretty much immortal in canon. not so much Gil anymore, but he's been around a long time, so his palms are probably scared to fuck with marks —

everywhere but the love area. sure, some friendships skittered around the area, but while he might hate soulmates with his old age, he's stupid ab the idea of true love.

it's kinda fucked him up a bit in the modern era lmao. been alive so long and yet here he is

so canon au would have Matt touch Gilbert first. he doesn't know who owns this mark, bc he doesn't pay attention, so he thinks it's some mortal and he's kinda sad ab it, bc it's big, at the very centre of his palm and those are like, Best Kind, but c'est la vie

(while Gilbert has been having the opposite problem, mortals finding their love in him lmao)

while Matt and Gil have no idea the other exists (well ish. Francis probably goes off ab the other to them all the time), Matt discovers love in mortals to patch up the horrid fact he never even got to meet The One. a couple marks scar a ring around his centre mark

until one day in like, the 60s, he notices "yo this never scarred. it's always been solid" and goes maniac with glee and relief and a weird sense of wasted mourning

Al finds it funny that no one picked up on that fact all this time. bc their family all has solid centre marks and their friend family marks are still pretty solid

some of Matt's lovers picked up on it, but he dismissed it as "I don't know who they are" and it's dismissed and they better make the best of what they have

Francis tells Gilbert ab the delightful news "oh Matieu never lost his soulmate after all!! he's immortal!" and Gilbert is like pained smile grumble "oh good for him!" while painfully recalling every conversation Francis had ab Matt's current so

he figures it makes sense but good god

they can't figure out who the fuck out of their entire group is Matt's so. Francis wants to hold an event bc he's dying to know, but Matt's like, "I thought they were dead for 500 years, I'm cool to find out naturally."

Arthur casts a divination after and he n Francis go nuts once they learn the truth of the matter. Francis drinks so much he needs his stomach pumped. Gilbert calls him, and just hearing his voice, Francis gets into a giggle fit, they don't talk for like, 4 years

over the next 40 years, Matt n Gil will Wonder ab the whole soulmate thing. Matt bc he can't imagine who it could be, and Gil bc he's like, sad he himself doesn't even have that clue that they're even out there

they properly meet in 2009, the whole pancake and maple syrup thing, but no one touches. they form a bond of course, mutual understanding of loneliness, turns out they're like two peas in a pod

Francis has no idea they even became friends until 2016. he peaks at the palms of their hands, and is delighted to see Gilbert's centre is finally marked

and it's not for another ten years that they realise they're each other's soul mate 😔 7:48 AM · Apr 20, 2020

actually that's a dumb ending, bc I was falling asleep 5:09 PM · Apr 20, 2020

new ending: Gilbert always touches the ppl he likes. pulls them in for hugs, slaps on the back, drags them off to do things. the first time he crashes at Matt's bc he thinks they're best buds, he slaps Matt across the back for being a goof

he is of course surprised by how solid Matt is, and wow his hand actually hurts, so he rubs at it and notices the mark. he short circuits.

Matt is like "dude you didn't break your hand did you? sorry oh my god lemme go get the first aid kit for a splint til we get to the hospital ah fuck"

and Gil is like "no no no I'm fine! don't worry about it! hah hah hah I'm gonna go nap I'm actually pretty tired, jet lag"

Matt thinks it's weird bc he was just do animated a moment ago, but shrugs it off, can't be too bad right?

only Gilbert doesn't pop up for dinner. doesn't come out of his room at all. matt's like "damn he must have been real tired," leaves him a note saying he's got leftovers in the fridge

but Gilbert is just going insane. the note didn't help bc it implies smth surely.

what the fuck what the fuck what the fuck. so the dude Matt thought was dead for the last 500 years was him??? if they interacted back then, why didn't Gil touch him??? what the fuck Happened

Gil frantically texts everyone he knows. Liz, Antonio, Al, they all just congratulate him. His brother gives him a five paragraph lecture on being nice. Feli sends him a bunch of cute ideas on how to tell Matt. Roderick has him blocked.

Francis. Francis grins like a loon the moment he sees the text and calls Matt "mon garçon," he starts, "your heart is closer than you think" and Matt, tired of this old man's cryptic romantic bullshit hangs up sighing heavily

Al visits too. now he knows and he wants to play wingman. that's his brother damn it. so starts the most horrible wingman stunt. everyone is so uncomfortable. when it doesn't work, Al goes to sulk in his guest bedroom

"that was weird even for him" Matt laments. Gilbert, knowing full well what brought it on just cringes. how the fuck did ppl do this whole thing??

Matthew isn't like. bothered? at first he was curious to know if Gil got a mark for him, but after seeing he didn't get any new ones, he was resigned to their friendship not meaning anything. sure he had hoped but ugh, best not to think about it

and Gilbert is freaking out like "why isn't he questioning if they have each other's marks??" he knows ppl do that, he's done it himself! god knows they've been stuck to each other's hip this last month so why?!

so he decides to just ask. "hey did you get my mark?" "oh no, I never got it." and he fuckinh blanks.

then Matt brings up his hand, showing Gil his palm, and there in the dead centre is Gil's mark surrounded by a ring of love. "see," Matt says, "it's the same as when we first met."

Gil had seen Matt's palms a couple times before the revelation. he didn't think seeing it now would affect him much but boy, he's gone brain dead

Gilbert raises his own palm, "mine isn't," and he knows Matt knows he's never had a mark in the dead centre. but there's one now.

"oh," Matt goes, thinking ab all the ppl he and Gil have met over the month, "congratulations, I suppose we'll have to find out who it is…"

which makes Gil go crazy, "no, no, no, how did you—no, Matthew it's you." Matt stares at him like "are you off your rocker?" and Gil recounts the event that gave him the mark, and telling everyone asking for help and how Francis was no help at all

and Matt's like "Yo! Francis called me that evening, saying how my heart was closer than I thought. I thought that he was just drunk, but if…. Tabarnak!" pacing around the room suddenly speaking quick french

there are tears suddenly but he's not wailing, instead smiling wildly, "I thought you were dead!" and Gilbert grins back "I thought you didn't even exist!"

(and idk ab you but this last bit gets me grinning wildly bc Gilbert Will Die, and Matt is usually forgotten to the point he can go ghost. he he he)

so they like. just exist with each other being stupid ab how stupid it all is 8:05 PM · Apr 20, 2020

[saltcove]

pairing: arthur/francis theme: pirates + shipwreck

there’s a perfectly stable heartbeat in arthur’s head and it’s not his own. the tide pulls out from beneath him, loosens sand and debris, picks away at each grain until an outline depresses around his body.

he’s not sure when his last meal was—where his crew were.

shipwrecked.

in the hands of some unfortunate god.

the sun settles as a headache, and his temple aches with it. lifting himself up on an elbow, arthur forces his joints to strain, tastes that peach rum mixed in with salt. it’s high-noon, by the looks of it, by how patient the water was and how lonely the riviera.

arm shielding his eyes, arthur meets the silhouette of a man coming towards him. tall stranger, with a long nose and delicately rolled trousers. He stops just far enough to make himself known, a book tucked into his chest and hair behind one ear.

“i imagine it must be grueling, sunbathing in this weather,” he’s fluent in a tongue arthur understands, but can’t name through the migraine.

“a total horror,” arthur rasps. he sniffs, pushes a tongue into the corner of his lips. there’s blood. “wouldn’t have a sour swing on you, would you?”

“even better,” the man responds to his english without pause. there’s a smile. “i’ve got my company to offer.”

arthur drops back into the sand.

oh, for fucks sake.

[koolkat9]

Hws Cardverse Week 2022: Day 6

@hwscardverseweek

Prompt: Coronation ​

Rating: T

Pairing: None 

Word Count: 1004

Family Reunion

“What do you mean they aren’t here?” Arthur said, trying his best to keep his cool. 

“Arthur you should be getting ready,” his mother replied calmly, though the fire in her eyes told a different story. 

“What did you do?”

“We can’t have them-”

“Can’t have them here? Really? Why is that? Too poor for your taste? You think they’d be an embarrassment?"

"That's not-"

"We’re sitting in the lap of luxury and we can’t give one peasant family the pampering of a lifetime? A night of glitz and glamor so they can see their little boy be crowned king?”

“Arthur, you know we can’t spend that kind of money on something so materialistic.”

Arthur let out a choked laugh. “Oh really? And we had the money for the elaborate party with Diamonds the other night. What even was the point of that?” “Arthur, th-this is none of your business,” His mother stuttered out, looking like a trapped rabbit. 

“I will be queen in three hours," Arthur shot back, words full of venom, "So yes…I think matters of finance are my business.”

His mother’s brows furrowed, and an uncharacteristic frown was on her face. “This is the end of the discussion,” she stated coldly, turning towards the door, “Finish getting ready and no more discussions about Alfred’s parents.”

Arthur glared at his mother’s back until she closed the door, then he just lost it. “God damn it,” he growled, flipping over the side table nearby. Now what? Alfred would be devastated. Arthur had promised him that he'd be able to see his parents at their coronation. He had to do something. Arthur slumped into an armchair, gears grinding trying to come up with a plan. He wouldn’t break his promise. 

“Get me the Jack Yao,” Arthur called to the guards outside of the door, “Now.”

—

“Arthur we’re missing the party,” Alfred whined as he was dragged out to the courtyard by Arthur. 

“The party can wait, but this surprise can’t," Arthur tsked, "Think of it as a coronation gift.”

Alfred groaned, but nonetheless allowed Arthur to continue pulling him. Eventually, they made it outside and into the crisp night air. Alfred’s eyes fell on the grand oak tree that stood proud in the center of the yard, where below its branches his parents–his real parents– stood alongside his brother Matthew, all dressed in Diamond garbs. 

The young king froze at the sight, his eyes becoming glassy, his mouth hanging open in disbelief. This couldn’t be real. After all these years…It couldn’t have been possible. “Mom…Dad?” Alfred choked out. 

The stout, little woman that Arthur had figured was Alfred’s mother (given her sandy blond hair and round face), just burst into tears before running towards Alfred with open arms. Alfred met her halfway, picking her up and spinning her around in what looked like a spine-breaking hug. Soon the man that had accompanied her, Alfred’s father, approached them as well, a proud smile on his face with tears prickling at the corner of his bright blue eyes. He placed a firm hand on Alfred’s shoulder before being pulled into the hug as well. 

“Don’t I get a hug too?” Matthew asked with a watery laugh.

“No, you didn’t tell me about this, you don’t deserve one,” Alfred teased, “Plus I see you all the time when we have business with Diamonds.”

“Hey, I didn’t know this was happening until like an hour ago when King Francis told me.”

“Don’t be like that Alfred,” Arthur chuckled, “This was a last-minute plan. Speaking of, I own Yao big time for this.”

“He helped too?” Alfred asked, turning his head to Arthur.

“Mhm, but don’t focus on any of that right now. Just enjoy this time with your family.”

Alfred threw him the biggest smile before turning his attention back to his parents.

A small smile made its way onto Arthur’s face as well as he looked on at the scene. It reminded him of his own mother and himself. He couldn’t imagine not having her in his life. He couldn't imagine being separated from her for that long. The months she would leave to go to war was long enough. Despite the warm feeling taking hold of Arthur, bitterness also started to seep in. How could his mother, loving, cheerful, dotting, allow for Alfred to be away from his parents for so long? To deny his and Alfred’s request to have them here? Even his father, who was usually strict and a traditionalist through and through, couldn't be that cruel.  

“What a happy family,” Francis cooed, pulling Arthur out of his whirlwind of thoughts.

“Indeed,” The new queen stated sourly, “My family is going to kill me when they find out.”

“Oh please. Your mother would never allow that. But it really was stupid keeping Alfred away from them. It was easy to set up visits between them and Matthew.” “They were worried they would ‘Distract’ Alfred from his studies,” Arthur replied with an eye roll, “Can’t believe I’m agreeing with you, but it was stupid. I just…I don’t understand them sometimes.”

“Well, you two are king and queen now. You don’t have to understand them or even listen to them for that matter.”

That seemed unbelievable. For so long, Arthur’s parents had held so much power over him, not only as parents, but as the King and Queen of Spades as well. But now, Arthur was Queen and Alfred was King; His parents had no power. Legally at least. Despite this fact, Arthur’s stomach still twisted at the thought of his parents finding out about this little family reunion.

“Are you right mon ami?” Francis asked, his arm wrapping around Arthur’s shoulder.

“Y-Yes. Just…Today’s been eventful.”

“Artie! come over here and meet my folks,” Alfred called, waving his hand wildly as the other was wrapped tightly around his mother. A small smile spread across Arthur’s face. His parent’s reaction was future Arthur’s problem. At that moment, he had a family to meet (and apologize to).

Author’s Note: And this is the last prompt from me for this year’s Cardverse week! It was a lot of fun to actually have a reason to write fics for it and explore my ideas for it more. I did not expect to explore Arthur’s family trauma as much as I did but here we are. Hopefully I handled such issues in at least a decent manner. It’s been fun! Thank you for putting this on @hwscardverseweek. 

[ohnohetaliasues]

1+2p Hetalia High {Ch.1}

(Kat)

tHIS HAS 119 CHAPTERS.

199.

AM I GOING TO REVIEW EVERY ONE OF THEM? YES SIREE BOB. 

OH LORD.

Buckle up my children, we’re in for a wild ride and a brand new adventure.

Note: The full title of this story is “1p and 2p HetaliaxReader High school just got weirder” but since I don’t want to put that as my title, I’m just putting it as whatever I decided to put because at the moment of typing this I’m still not sure. 

I’m not sure how to feel about this. But here we go.

Also, this is a reader insert, so I’ll be putting ‘Kat’ when ‘y/n’ appears.

{Kat}'s POV

I woke up to my alarm blaring a familiar song. It was the F/A (Favorite Anime) opening. 

Coincidentally, I have the Ao no Exorcist opening set as my alarm right now. So I guess this fits?

It was impossible not to get up hearing that awesome song.

But also I must note that I do have to change my alarm every so often or I will have to resist the urge to smash my phone.

 I let it play while I got dressed. I picked out a S/F/C (Second favorite color) t-shirt, a F/C hoodie, black jeans, and some sneakers. 

Okay, a purple hoodie, which I don’t own, and a yellow shirt?

Ew.

Kill me.

If anyone sees me in real life in public dressed like that, you have full permission to assassinate me.

I took my headphones and phone and put them in my F/C backpack.

I have an Attack on Titan backpack.

We’re off to a fantastic start.

 I grabbed a piece of toast and ran out the door locking it behind me. "I'm gonna be late!" I said copying every slice of life anime ever. I eventually just started walking and ate my toast. I finished my toast and put on my headphones. I listened to some music as I walked to school. My name is {Kat} I'm 16 

Uh. I am 16. That much is true.

(Go with it) and go to Gakko (If you get it i'll give you a cookie :3) high school. 

Hi, my name is Kat, I’m 16, and I go to School High School. 

I've lived alone in my own house since my parents died and my Aunt decided that I could live in alone if I wanted to. She payed for the house and anything I needed.

That’s one nice aunt.

 She also gave me a card in case I wanted snacks or to go shopping. My Aunt was loaded so she didn't really care how much I spent. 

What, does she just have unlimited money? 

How convenient for me.

I walked up the steps of my high school. I wouldn't say that i'm a nerd or a geek

Bet.

 but I don't have many friends. It's not that i'm anti-social. 

I am.

I’m already losing my mind.

I'm just really picky I guess. I took off my headphones and walked into my classroom. I sat in my seat next to the window. I laughed as I remembered how I picked this seat to be like an anime character.

In my school, there is a thing called seating charts. 

Do they just not exist here?

 I put my bag on the ground and stared out the window. "Good morning class! Today we'll be introducing some new students." Ms. Drew chirped. I didn't really care so I continued to stare out the window. "Please introduce yourselves!" asked. "I'M ALFRED F. JONES! AND I'M THE HERO!" the person introduced. 

I would probably start cringing my face off if some new student just shouted that. 

I instantly turned my heads towards the loud voice. He has the same name and called himself the hero. It has to be him. My eyes widened in shock as I saw the blonde haired blue eyed person I watched on my laptop. ({Kat} is not a stalker I promise) It was America. From Hetalia. It wasn't just him. I saw the allies standing in the front of the classroom.

"Holy shit." I whispered. "Thank you for that Alfred. Now how about the rest of you?" said looking at the allies. "I'm Wang Yao from China." Yao said. "I'm Francis Bonnefoy from France." Francis said with a wink that made the girls in the class squeal. "I'm Arthur Kirkland from England." said Arthur also making the girls squeal with his accent. "I'm-" the boy was cut off. "I'm Ivan Braginski. Become one?" Ivan said with a smile and a purple aura. 

Which I can see in the normal world apparently. Clara, hand me my sonic, I think something is off here.

The rest of the students got scared. "Okay everyone done? Go-" was cut off by me. "Ms. Drew that boy didn't finish!" I said knowing that Canada had been cut off. I seemed to be the only who noticed. "Oh! I'm sorry I didn't see him! Please introduce yourself." Ms. Drew said staring at Canada. "T-Thank you. I'm Matthew Williams from Canada." Matthew said quietly. No one but me seemed to notice he said anything. "Okay! Please take your seats next to {Kat}! {Kat} raise your hand." 

They all sit next to me now? 

I’m just going to imagine them all sitting in one desk.

Ms. Drew said. I raised my hand. They can't possibly be the characters from Hetalia. Right? I've read fanfictions about this happening but I never thought it would! 

They all sat down. Matthew sat in the seat next to me. Ivan sat on top of him. 

This is going to be full of this sort of thing, isn’t it?

Matthew tried to tell him he was there but Ivan couldn't hear him. "Ivan could you get off of Matthew?" I said nicely. "Who is that?" Ivan said confused. "Just pick another seat please." I said. Ivan got off of Matthew and sat in the seat in front of me. "T-Thank you for helping me." Matthew said quietly to me. "No problem!" 

Ah yes, here we see the classic ‘reader-chan can see Canada’ trope. 

I’m having flashbacks to Kidnapped by Sexy Men.

I said. Francis sat behind me and Arthur sat next to him. Alfred sat next to Matthew. The teacher began the lesson. I took out my things and wrote down the notes on the board. I felt a tap from behind me. I turned around to see Francis "Do you have a pencil I could borrow?" Francis asked. I nodded and handed him one. "It doesn't work." Francis said. "Yes it does." I said confused. "Really? Try writing your number then." Francis said with a wink. The girls heard this and gave a glare towards me.

That was actually pretty smooth. 

"No thanks." I said turning back around. I wrote down the rest of the notes as Ms. Drew wrote them. Finally, the bell rang. I packed up my stuff and headed to my next class. Suddenly someone grabbed my wrist. "Could you show me where my class is?" Ivan asked. "Sure! What class is it?" I asked smiling. Ivan seemed a little taken back. "Art." Ivan said with the slightest of blushes. "I have that next too! Just follow me!" 

Well, coincidentally, I am taking an art class this year. 

I said. Ivan let go of my wrist and followed me. I walked into class and put my bag down. I walked to my easel and stood in front of it. "We have some new students class." Mr. Percy stated. I looked to the front of my classroom. "Holy shit." I said for the second time. Standing in the front of the classroom were the axis. 

"Please introduce yourselves." Mr. Percy said. "I am Ludwig Beilschmidt from Germany." Ludwig said. "I am Honda Kiku from Japan." Japan said bowing. "Ciao!~ I'm Feliciano Vargas from Italy!" Feliciano said with his eyes closed. "I AM ZHE AWESOME GILBERT BEILSCHMIDT FROM PRUSSIA!" 

I’d honestly like to know why School High School has like forty foreign exchange students.

Gilbert yelled. Around me I heard people ask where Prussia was. 

Nowhere. It was dissolved in 1947.

Gilbert frowned slightly. "Prussia is the most awesome country in the world." I stated getting odd stares from my classmates.

It is part of Germany now.

 "SHE GET'S IT!"

Gets*

‘Gets’ isn’t a possessive verb.

 Gilbert said yelling and smiling again. "Shut up you idiota! I'm Lovino Vargas from Italy."

 Lovino said mad. "Please put your bags down and pick an easel." Mr. Percy said. They all put their bags in the pile and took an easel. 

Why do we have a pile of bags? That’s strange.

Feliciano was on my right and Kiku was on my left. Lovino was in front of me and Gilbert was behind me. Ludwig was next to Gilbert.

Nice. I get the two best artists.

Also, what happened to Russia? Did he just leave?

"Okay free draw and paint time. Do whatever you want." Mr. Percy said sitting at his desk. 

Wow, what a bad teacher.

I decided to draw F/A/C (Favorite Anime Character). 

Um. I think that would have to be Riza Hawkeye from Fullmetal Alchemist or possibly Lucy Heartfilia.

I’ve drawn Lucy before, but never Lieutenant Hawkeye. 

So I guess I’m drawing her?

I started to draw the character as Kiku peeked at my drawing. His eyes widened as I drew. I finished the character and carefully started to color it in. Kiku seemed very interested in it. I finished coloring and Kiku spoke up "Is that F/A/C!?" Kiku asked eyes sparkling. "Yea it's my favorite anime character." I said. "You rike anime?"

  W R I T T E N   A C C E N T S

Kiku asked. "Yea. I'm an otaku actually." I said smiling. "We have a rot to tark about then." 

sTOP

Kiku said going back to drawing. Since I was finished I walked around looking at people's drawings. I looked at Lovino's easel. He drew a box of tomatoes. "I like your drawing." I said sneaking up on him. He yelped and jumped a little. "God damn ragazza! 

Just call me ‘girl’ instead of my name.

You scared the shit out of me!" Lovino said angry. "So you like tomatoes?" I asked already knowing the answer. "No shit Sherlock." Lovino said. I disregarded what he said "You're a good artist." I said still looking at his drawing. Lovino blushed a little and I saw his curl turn into a heart for a split second. 

That isn’t physically possible.

"I-I know! I don't need an idiot ragazza like you to tell me!" Lovino said blushing still. I laughed and smiled at him. He did look like a tomato, just like Spain said. He's such a tsundere! I walked back to my easel. "Ciao ragazza!~ I'm sorry about Lovi being mean. He's really a nice guy!" 

Oh gee, I couldn’t tell.

Feliciano said. "It's okay. I didn't take any offense." I said smiling. Feliciano looked at me and his curl also turned into a heart for a second. 

Oh boy, this story is full of physical impossibilities.

"Your smile is very pretty bella.~" Feliciano stated. "Thanks Feliciano!" I said having the faintest of blushes. "You can just call me Feli bella.~" Feliciano said with a wink.

Hi, Feli bella.

The bell rang and I grabbed my bag. We all left the drawings on the easels. Next I had P.E. 

Ew.

I went into the locker room and got changed into my P.E. clothes. The P.E uniform was a basic grey shirt and pink shorts for the girls. The boys had grey shirts and blue shorts. 

That’s kind of sexist.

All of the clothes had our names written on them. I'm pretty fit if I do say so myself. My motto is "When you can run like Italy you can eat like America."

No comment.

I put my bag in my locker and walked into the gym. Some people were playing basketball and some were sitting on the bleachers and talking. I saw Ludwig standing awkwardly not sure of what to do. 

I relate.

I noticed that the rest of the axis weren't in this class. 'He must be lonely.' I thought. I walked over to Ludwig. "Hey! Your Ludwig right? I'm {Kat}! I'm in your art class!" I said smiling. "Uh...Hallo." Ludwig said holding something behind his back. "What are you holding?" I asked. "Nothing." Ludwig said quickly. "Oh okay." I said pretending not to care. I grabbed the thing out of his hands "Got it!" I said triumphantly. I saw what he had been holding. "Is this a book about how to make friends?" I asked looking at the book. Ludwig blushed profusely "N-Nein." Ludwig lied. "You don't need this." I said throwing the book in the trash. I walked back next to him 

"Now. Let's go play some basketball." I said still smiling. Ludwig blushed more. I grabbed his hand and pulled him over to where the net was. I grabbed a basketball and threw it at the basket. It hit the rim then bounced off and hit my face. "GAH-" I said as the ball hit my face making me fall backwards. "Frau! Are jou okay?" 

Why does everyone address me by my gender?

Ludwig said kneeling down next to me. "I'm fine! Just a bruise!" I said with a small smile. Ludwig sighed "Good. Don't do zhat again." Ludwig said. The bell rang, I said goodbye to Ludwig.

Well, gee, Ludwig, I can’t control gravity.

I went back into the locker room and got changed. I got my backpack from my locker and headed to lunch. I usually sat alone so I took out my headphones. I headed over to the table I always sat at. I put on the delicious tomato song since it seemed fitting. I had learned all of the lyrics of the hetalia character songs. That can happen when you listen to things for a long time. I took out my lunch from my backpack. It was F/L (Favorite Lunch).

Um. I don’t really have one of those.

 I was singing along to the song and eating my lunch when my headphones were taken off my head. 

How can I simultaneously eat and sing?

I looked up to see Lovino shoving something in my face looking away. "Uh...What are you doing?" I asked. He looked towards me with a pout. "I'm giving you a tomato!" Lovino said angrily. "Just take the damn thing before I change my mind!"

Um.

Thanks?

 Lovino said shoving closer to my face. I took the tomato and smiled "Grazie per la Lovino pomodoro!" (Thanks for the tomato Lovino!) 

I actually do know what that means without the translation.

I said. Lovino looked shocked. "You know Italian!?" Lovino asked surprised. "Yea! I took it for my first language class." 

No, I’m taking Spanish.

I said. Feliciano glomped his brother "There you are fratello! (Brother) I was looking for you!" Feliciano said still hugging his brother. "Get the hell off me veneziano!" Lovino said pushing Feli off. "Oh hey {Kat}! Why are you sitting at by yourself?" 

I don’t know, because I want to?

Feliciano asked. "I don't really have anyone to sit with." I said honestly. "You can sit with us!" Feliciano said excited. "Okay let me get my stuff." I said grabbing my bag and lunch. I followed them to their table. "Holy shit…" I said for the third time. Not only were the axis sitting there. Spain was also sitting at the table. "Hola chica!" Spain said. "Hello. I'm {Kat}!" I said holding my hand out. He shook it and said "I'm Antonio!" with a smile. Lovino glared at him.

Why does Romano care?

Is he already in love with me?

I sat down and put my lunch on the table. Feliciano and Lovino sat with me in the middle. I saw Feliciano was eating pasta and that Lovino was eating pizza. Gilbert and Ludwig were eating wurst, Kiku was eating from a bento box, and Spain was eating tomatoes. 

Just eating tomatoes for lunch doesn’t sound very filling.

"Bella do you want to try some of my pasta?" Feliciano asked. "No. She wants to try some of my pizza!" 

Um. 

Romano yelled at his brother. "It's okay guys i'm good." I said not being heard over them arguing. Kiku sensed the mood and refrained from speaking. 

Why didn’t he intervene????

Feliciano and Lovino fought with Feli's plate of pasta. Someone came by and bumped them making the pasta spill all over me. "Bella i'm so sorry!" Felciano apologized. "Shit!" Lovino said. "It's okay guys i'll just clean up in the bathroom." 

Wow guys.

Just wow.

I said standing up. I walked to the bathroom and cleaned up. I came back without my hoodie. "Okay that's better." I put my hoodie in my backpack. I realized that Feliciano won't have lunch now because it's on the floor. "Oh...Feli do you want some of my lunch?" I asked. Feliciano lit up "Sure! Gratzi {Kat}!~" Feliciano said. We shared a lunch until it was all gone. The bell rang and I said goodbye to the axis plus Spain. I headed to my next class.

This is really weird.

Just really really weird.

Okay. 

Yeah, this is definately something I’m going to continue to review. 

I’ll see you guys later!

~Kat

[come2quarks]

Questions about 3 fandoms

Tagged by @midnight-in-town  and I’m so sorry this is so late, I’m always on mobile so I couldn’t add to it or do the formatting in a way I wanted (the draft was... html on my phone...), and I kept forgetting to when I was on PC. I do very much like being tagged in things like this, though

Rules: choose any three fandoms (in random order) and answer the questions, then tag 10 people.

Tagging goes first (feel free to ignore me if you’ve already done it or don’t feel like it lmao): @allieinarden @pigexn @aprimreaper @kuroshitsujiundertaker @contrarian-marion @thequeensfakedog @asthmaticastre @natt-theghost @twilightknight17 @disco-rangerr @ravencacaw and that’s 11,

Fandoms:

Kuroshitsuji

TAZ

Wodehouse

the first character you loved:

Undertaker is the character I started the series for! I’ve loved him since I first saw him, and he was one of the first kuro characters I ever came across. The second, in fact. I’ve got a thing for the villain-with-a-grin type, so he was right up my alley. I’ve also recently decided he probably best fits the ENTP typing for myers briggs, which means even if his appearance hadn’t sold me, his personality had to, because that also tends to be my type. There’s nothing about him that isn’t my thing

Taako because I mean................................... who doesn’t love Taako? I feel for him so much, and he’s so entertaining, and I love his whole vibe. He deserves his status as a fan-favourite

Bertie! I didn’t expect at all that he’d be such a favourite, but he’s a ball of sunshine, and he’s so earnest, and the way he talks to the reader like they’re a friend is so inviting?

the character you never expected to love so much:

WILLIAM. I barely knew who he was until I ended up playing him in a closed rp group. There were no OCs allowed and no doubles, so it went like this: Matto chose to be Grelle, and because Grelle was taken, Vlad chose Undertaker, and because Undertaker was chosen and at the time I was closest to Matto, the obvious choice for me was the recently-vacated William (before Will was freed, I’d been playing as Lord Randall lmao), but I very nearly picked Arthur Wordsmith instead. Can you even imagine? From that point, it was an inevitable slow descent into adoration, and he’s now set the standard for a whole new Type I look for in media

None? they’re almost all good characters, and I marathoned Balance, so I never really stopped to think about it. I have complex feelings towards Merle. He’s okay, but I don’t like bad fathers, but he’s worked on that, so, he’s... okay. He’s still not my favourite but I don’t dislike him for that anymore.

see above, Bertie. I don’t tend to go in for the dumb’n’sweet type, but... you can’t not love him. Asides from him, then both Psmith and Mike. Because I knew Psmith was Wild before I started, I was aware of him as a character already, but I didn’t realise just quite how supremely buck wild that boy would be. He’s incredible. Unfathomable. Incomparable. I adore him. But I almost didn’t get through the first half of the first book to even get to him, because I was not so very into Mike and I don’t care for cricket. If Psmith knocked me off my feet when I got to him, then Mike crept up on me slowly, slowly, then very suddenly with a cricket bat. The suddenly was when he not just dropped the ball, but threw that metaphorical ball out the window at breakneck speed during the dinner party with the socialists. When he couldn’t understand the question and so flat out refused to pass whatever it was to the guy with the lisp, I was sold on the spot.

the character you relate to the most:

Othello. Not going to lie, I was legit blown away when he first showed up, even just by his physical appearance. We’re both short (I think we’re close to the same height tbh), babyfaced, wonky eyes, dark hair that defies gravity. And then the lab coat? when I was in high school, up until my final years, I was so into science class, and even though I ultimately went into the humanities because I’m not mathematically gifted so chemistry wasn’t a great elective choice and sort of killed my science buzz, I’m still very personally into the ethically ambiguous scientist character type. Then comes the personality, and oh jeez it’s me, we’re both prone to collecting odd things if they relate to our interests, both not very tactful, (he’s admittedly more outgoing than me), both not physically inclined, both very into our respective interests, both tend to carry snacks, neither very inclined to keep official information secret provided it’s not Super Secret, the only things I can’t agree with him on are his choice of sweets and the specific nicknames the official English has him use for other characters. I can’t relate to, but can forgive, his choice of footwear. He feels like a self-insert almost. It’s incredible

Taako. Just, Taako. He’s nowhere near the same level of “oh, me?” as Othello (I think... it would have to literally be me to eclipse Othello), but there’s so many things about him that I relate to. The rough upbringing, the solitude, the really muddled sense of morals from that upbringing, he’s gay lmao, he has that artistic passion for food, he holds grudges, he’s so extra, I adore him

one part Jeeves and one part Gussie, with a sprinkle of Rocky Todd

the character you’d slap (currently):

oh god. so many. I can’t choose. But I have to pick Grelle, I know she’d kill me for it but I have to pick her, I’ll never like her at this point, her fans have ensured that even if I could get past what she does in canon (which would be possible, I’m not opposed to villains,) I will never fully enjoy her. And let’s be real, she’d deserve it with everything she’s done. I’m so glad Will does it for me,

Currently? Probably Lucas, but idk, I don’t hate him very strongly even though I don’t like him. He’s not really on my radar. the TAZ characters overall are all... good.

let me at Spode, just give me five minutes, please, he’s the Worst,

three favorite characters (in order of preference):

not including Will and UT and Othello (who would be in that order,), then it’s Lau, Doll, and I’m legally required By Law to say Abberline

Taako, Uncle Oni, and Michael (the angel of death from Dust), (followed closely by Beacon)

Psmith, Jeeves, Bertie. (fingerguns)

a character you liked at first but don’t anymore:

Well, I never really liked her in the first place, but Grelle, since she’s fallen so hard in favour and my first impression of a character tends to stick so none of the others have done anything that warrants it.

I mean... none of them really, but I guess Lucas

Madeline. I am... concerned by her taste in men, and the way she acts in a relationship, but I liked her Very much when she was first introduced as the super-sappy poetic ditz

three otps (amongst others):

UTWill, Sharperline (abberhanks), and finally Alexis/Francis because honestly? dream team right there

Taakitz, and I’m not going to hold my breath but I’m kinda feeling agent Stern/Bigfoot. Stern/anyone should be good tbfh. I don’t ship very quick or very much so I don’t have a third here gffhdhffh;;;;

Jooster, uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I’d be fond of Psmith/Mike but something within me compels me to accept canon couples so I can’t even start with it - knowing even if I supposed they had a boyhood anything, there’s no future sandbox of ship possibilities there for me since they get paired off. But on the other hand Psmith/Eve just didn’t get enough time together for me to really fall for their pairing and call it a ship of mine, even though I have no complaints about it. Same thing goes in triplicate for Mike/Phyllis. I do support both pairs, but I feel like they could have had another book exploring them both.

[gallifreyanlibertea]

Hey! How are you, sweetheart? Mmm just want to say how about an usuk au with boxer!Alfred being visited in practice by his dancer boyfriend Arthur, and being teased by his friends bc of it (and bc Artie it's just so delicate and pretty) Or whatever really, just boxer Alfred and Dancer Arthur. I love your fics, you're an amazing writer!

a/n: I went for the second one!

Imaginary Boyfriend

There were definitely downfalls to being openly gay, and Arthur by God was tired of them.

He was tired of the fact that other gay men thought Arthur owed them a date merely based on the commonality of their sexual orientation.

“It’s not like he’s ugly,” Francis said, and Arthur rolled his eyes, averting his gaze from the man across the room who’d taken to sliding into a split as if to impress Arthur.

“I hope he lands on his balls.”

“Give him a chance,” Francis said with a snicker.

“You seem to be forgetting I have a boyfriend.” And the expression on Francis’ face became one of annoyance because he, like all the others in their dance troupe, including the man who seemed to be bending over backward for Arthur’s attention, didn’t believe that Arthur’s boyfriend existed.

The tall and muscular ‘boxer’? Who conveniently can never show up to your dance practice because he’s always at ‘boxing’ practice? Yes, well, when they’d put it like that, Arthur supposed it did sound a bit fake.

Well, show us a picture then. See, Arthur didn’t like pictures, meaning his phone never had photos of the two together. There were just pictures of an Alfred Jones- photos of him smiling, eating, photos that his friends would send Arthur while he was working out, and really, they all seemed right out of an Instagram page, so it was no wonder the troupe thought Arthur was some sort of pathological liar.

“Call him, then.” Someone had shouted over at them, and Francis raised his brows in agreement. It seemed to gather everyone’s attention. The idea wasn’t half bad, really, so Arthur did call him, with his expression furrowed triumphantly.

He then pulled the phone away from his ear, lips twisting in a bashful smile, “It’s… um, gone to voicemail.”

“Give it a rest, mon ami.”

It was exhausting.

Arthur supposed he didn’t have to prove it to anyone. He didn’t owe it to anyone, yet there was something about the way everyone looked at him when he’d make an offhand comment about his relationship. It was as if he was lying.

“My boyfriend loves chick flicks.” A girl had gushed.

“Mine does too.” Arthur would say, and Alfred did love rom-coms. He would never admit it, but it was cute the way he’d laugh and cry and deny his interest, and Arthur had only wanted to share that fact, but no.

“Yeah, I’ll bet he loves to cook and listen to your problems and give you little massages after practice too, doesn’t he?”

“As a matter of fact, he does-!” Arthur couldn’t help that Alfred Jones was an amalgamation of the perfect man.

He also couldn’t help that he himself was small, cold, bitter, and overall too undeserving of such a boyfriend, because nobody seemed to believe that someone so “perfect” could be attracted to and much less date someone like Arthur.

Especially not the man, some new addition to their troupe, who seemed so adamant about taking Arthur out on a date. He would flex his bicep, “I’m the best you’ll get, Arthur, try me out.”

“My boyfriend’s biceps are bigger.” Arthur would say, bored.

“Oh right, the boxer.”

Arthur had done everything but quite literally scream- “My boyfriend is real!”

Well, he had probably done that at some point- It had gotten to the extent that Arthur would take a few minutes aside after warmups to ponder as to whether Alfred Jones was actually, all along, some figment of his imagination.

“You seem a bit out of balance today, Arthur.”

Arthur glanced up from his place sitting on the floor, catching his breath after a, particularly difficult, routine. The troupe leader was right, he hadn’t been his best. He parted his lips to apologize.

“Did your boyfriend give you a rough time last night?” She said with a slight chuckle and Arthur groaned, burying his face in his palms.

“I-”

“Let’s go again, y’all-” She interrupted, arms beckoning the end of their break, “From the top.”

Arthur was positively burned out.

It didn’t help that he always walked home alone after practices.

“Doesn’t your boyfriend want to pick you up?” Francis would tease. “Ah, that’s right, he’s too busy at wrestling practice.”

“Boxing.” Arthur would hiss.

“Sorry, boxing.”

So yes, the day Alfred Jones finally came into Arthur’s lunch break, into the academy cafeteria, with those damn greasy burgers Arthur had sworn to him left, right and center that Arthur would never eat, with his gym duffel bag, with his hair damp from practice, with his biceps that were definitely bigger than anyone in the troupe or their damn boyfriends’- Arthur tore away from whatever conversation he’d been having to launch himself right into those arms.

And Alfred had staggered back, managing to hold Arthur with his single free arm, see, he was just that strong after having been a boxer for years, take that, troupe!

“How’s my little ballerina?”

Arthur kissed the life out of him, something Alfred wasn’t used to in public. Arthur was never one for PDA.

Well, people change.

“Jeez, Artie, I-”

Arthur kissed him again. And again. And again, until he’d managed to drag every other member of his troupe toward them like moths to a flame. Open-mouthed moths with incredulous expressions on their moth-faces.

Alfred was positively pink, eyes darting around as Arthur clung to his chest in a hungry embrace. ”I brought lunch?”

“How was practice, my love?” Arthur said.

Alfred blinked. “It was good. I left real early today-”

“Boxing practice,” Arthur added, tossing a smirk at whoever met his gaze, unknowing to Alfred, who paused.

“... yes.”

“God, I’m being so inconsiderate, let’s go sit, Alfred, you must be tired.”

Never in a million years would Arthur eat anything from that fast food Hell Alfred loved so much. Perhaps a fry or two, yes, but nothing more. Yet, there he was, munching dutifully on a Mc-Whatever as Alfred watched, blue eyes glittering with amusement.

“This is a first.”

Arthur tossed him a baleful look- one that morphed into a saccharine smile as Francis turned to look at them from his spot amongst others, all equally interested, sitting in a table not too far away.

“Kiss me,” Arthur said through grit teeth.

“What’s gotten into you?” Alfred said, punctuating it with a peck to Arthur’s cheek. “Not that I’m complaining, anyway.”

Alfred seemed to find whatever situation he’d walked into to be funny. He chuckled as Arthur attempted to feed him a fry. “What are you doing, Kirkland?”

“I just want them to know we’re real,” Arthur replied, as if it were a matter of fact.

He hadn’t quite told Alfred about the workplace drama of his. He hadn’t told him that no one believed he had a boyfriend, that no one believed someone like Alfred could be with someone like Arthur.

He had, however, told Alfred many times just how perfect he was, just how lucky Arthur was to have him, yes, when Arthur would get real drunk or find himself petting Alfred’s soft blond hair silently as the two lounged on their couch. Blue eyes would meet Arthur’s, and Alfred’s dimpled smile would coax honeyed words out of Arthur’s lips.

But Arthur had never told him that his entire dance troupe thought he was some sort of morbid daydreamer. Perhaps that was why Alfred’s eyes softened at Arthur’s words, not quite understanding their ridiculous origin. His hand cupped the side of Arthur’s cheek. “It doesn’t get real-er than us, honey.”

Arthur would tell Alfred what he meant later. He rather liked the looks on everyone else’s face as Alfred tugged Arthur into his arms, peppering Arthur’s head with kisses in the sentiment of proving the “realness” of their relationship. “I love you, Arthur, okay?”

Arthur would tell him later, yes, because he wouldn’t really want to mess the moment up to have Alfred dissolve into snorting laughter at the prospect of his boyfriend being framed a liar.

“I love you too Alfred.”

Arthur cast a look around the cafeteria, around at the eyes that watched them with awe, and he allowed Alfred to hold the hand of his that was not stained with condiments.

He made sure everyone saw.

[d-joana-a-shippadora]

Day 5 - Gods, Goddesses or Mythology

Ok, so, I won’t write about all the ships that I choose. ;u;

This one is about GreFra/FraGre! I’m using an AU that my friend @amaranthine-sins created.~ 

Please, enjoy!

When he opened his eyes, Francis didn't know where he was.

He gets up from the carmine couch and looked around; it seemed that he was in the throne room of a castle of some fairy tale.

But the presence of that woman was more intriguing. Seated on the throne, there was a beautiful woman with blond hair, intertwined in several braids, and anil coloured eyes, so bright they didn't even seem to be real.

She smiled at Francis and he notices in those reddish lips. She motioned for him to approach, and he, as if enchanted by such beauty, did so.

"Welcome to my Kingdom, Francis."

"Do you know me, beautiful lady?"

"More than you think," she informed him. That tone of voice was sweet and melodious; he could spend all day listening to her that he wouldn't mind.

"Your voice is beautiful, in fact, everything yourself is beautiful. You must be a dream and..."

"Oh, no, I'm not the Dream. That's my sister," she interrupted, and he didn't understand what she meant. "I'm the Desire."

"Desire…?"

"Yes."

She snapped her fingers and a chair appeared next to Francis; there was no need to mention that he was shocked by it. Dream, Desire...? Ah, that's it, he was dreaming!

"Yeah, we can say it's a dream, Francis."

"What's your name?"

"I told you, I'm Desire," she crossed her leg and motioned for him to sit down; he did so... "But you can call me Hortense."

"Right, Hortense... Who exactly are you?"

"I'm an alter ego. Your alter ego."

Francis said nothing, trying to understand what she meant by that. She sighed.

"I'd say I'm what the fool humans claim to be gods," she began, putting her elbow on her leg and her chin in her hand. "I'm your particular goddess, a guardian angel if you wish to imagine so. And, as you may have already thought, I represent Desire."

"No... I didn't know they existed..."

With her other hand, Hortense snapped her fingers again. Several spheres of various colours and symbols appeared in front of Francis; these shone, revealing that they were enchanted.

"Each sphere represents an alter ego," Hortense began to speak and Francis noticed that her voice was colder than before; she changed her mood swiftly.

"The guardians of your country friends," he looked at each sphere, curious.

"Among these friends, you will find the love of your life."

"Oh, I don't want to use magic to find the love of my life."

"You've already found it," she declared firmly. "Your heart already knows, but your mind doesn't. This isn't magic. This is your conscience to speak. So close your eyes and choose one."

Francis did so. He picked up a sphere, randomly.

He opened his eyes; the sphere was grey, with a black cat in the centre and heras around it.

"Tragedy."

"What?"

"The alter ego of your love is Tragedy," she smiled, returning to a sweet yet mature tone.

"That's nice?"

"Who knows."

"... But who is my love...?"

"When you see, you will know. Now, wake up."

Francis disappeared; he had woken up in his bed.

Still, in the throne room, a black cat approached Hortense; she was very thin, it seemed that she ate little and that she lived in the street.

"Don't worry, Tragedy, your Heracles is in good hands."

"I know it."

***

Francis was disturbed; that dream (that was a dream, wasn't it?) had been strange. It was... Too real, though such a thing is impossible in real life. He had never seen that woman in his life, though he felt he could and should trust her.

... God, she must have been his guardian angel.

Heracles was one of the few people who noticed that Francis wasn't well; he wasn't flirting with anyone, or arguing with Arthur (who, in turn, was arguing with Alfred). So, at the end of the meeting, he decided to approach him.

"Hey, Francis..."

The Frenchman looked at him and, to his surprise, blushed. Heracles was surprised, of course, the other was sick?

The truth is that when he looked at the beautiful green eyes, so bewitching that they could only be a sorcerer or a Greek god (focus, Francis!), the Frenchman felt ashamed, shy...

... God... Was he the owner of his heart?

"Are you okay?"

"Oui, oui!" replied quickly, too much. Heracles arched a brow. "And you? How are you?"

"Sleepy."

"What a novelty."

The Frenchman laughed in an attempt to dismiss the subject. Still concerned, but not demonstrating, Heracles invited him to go and have a cup of coffee with the excuse he had to unwind after a quarrel with Sadiq. He accepted, trying to look as normal as possible and went to a cafe with an esplanade.

They sat down at a table and made their request. They were quickly serviced since the coffee wasn't full. They didn't talk much; Francis wasn't in the mood to do such a thing, and Heracles would respect that.

They heard a meow.

"Ah, Melpomene..."

The cat jumped into Heracles' lap and snuggled in, watching Francis instead.

"It's yours?"

"No... She follows me everywhere."

"Every side?"

"Yes," he replied, stroking her black hair. "Even in other countries."

"How are you sure it's the same cat?!"

"Hm... I feel it's the same. I never questioned why I feel there is no need for such... It's strange..."

Francis looked at Melpomene and she was mine; was she... was she Tragedy? If they were really what humans called goddesses... They could take on the appearance they want... Right?

If she was really Tragedy... Then Heracles was really the love of his life.

Francis didn't know what to do; he was the country of love and yet he didn't know how to react. It was ironic.

But if that was his destiny then he would let himself go. He would be in good hands.

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 67

from new recruits, to mixers

PlushFix: *tossed out the window* >_< kinuta: hmm? PlushFix: *looks up* "Hey, beautiful..." kinuta: wait a sec....nofix?! PlushFix: "In the flesh!" ^^ kinuta:....*picks him up* you're a fucking stuffed bear. PlushFix: "Yeah, but now I'm cuddly and more compact." kinuta:...*looks up at the window* saku *glaaaare* PlushFix: "I got knocked out..." kinuta: shit. hina: oh? you know this chippy? kinuta: who the fuck? PlushFix: "Kinuta." hina: oh? kinuta: and you? hina: call me hina. PlushFix: "This is where I've been hanging out since some medium shoved me into this doll." kinuta: so you died? that sucks. PlushFix: "Yeah, it does. Surprised you're here--the authorities didn't catch you?" kinuta: let's just get inside. PlushFix: "Come on in! Get comfy..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *bows* "Hello, Aunt Amelia." amelia: hey, sweetie. ^^ *hug* Jacqueline: .\\\. *hug* "How are you?" amelia: i just got the packages today. the maids told me what happened.... Jacqueline: "...I'm sorry." amelia: oh it's alright, dear. those two have always had such sticks up their asses. *chuckles* Jacqueline: -___-;; "You can imagine _I_ can't say that..." amelia: well it's true. it's ok sweetie, you're always welcome here anytime. Jacqueline: "..." *sniff* "Th-Thank you..." *rubs her eyes* -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *looks out at the city* {zelda: *holding their newborn daughter* she looks just like you, francis.} {Fitzgerald: "Are you sure? I think she has your smile."} {zelda: *chuckles* hey sweetie, say hi to papa} ???: sir? Fitzgerald: *sets down his drink* "Hmm?" louisa: is everything alright? Fitzgerald: "...How many cities have you seen with this view?" louisa: well, the was the penthouse back in new york. Fitzgerald: "Such diverse neighborhoods here, though...If only..." louisa: ?? Fitzgerald: "...If only they could see this." louisa: ...... -elsewhere- Gopher: *sweating, shivering* inori: *giving him medicine* father said this will help you. Gopher: "Th-Thank you..." *sips water, takes the medicine* "I-I have felt so w-weird since that incantation..." inori: it is most likely nerves. Gopher: "I-I hope...I don't want to m-miss the Festival..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *tucks Sonia in* sonia: zzzz Chuuya: *smiles, kisses her forehead* sonia: =u= Chuuya: *exits, leaving the door open a crack* mito: *asleep in the cat bed* Chuuya: *in his bedroom, lies down in his bed...and there is a lot of room* "..." *turns to the center of the bed, resting a hand along the empty spot...closes his eyes* -morning- Jacqueline: "Zzz..." *tosses* kim: hey jackie? Jacqueline: *yawns, opens her eyes* "Huh?" kim: are you up? Jacqueline: "Yeah, I am now...You?" kim: yeah. Jacqueline: "...What do you want to do today? We have a few days before we go back to Death City..." kim: maybe visit the shops? Jacqueline: "Good idea...I can show you some with some cute dresses and good pastries." kim: that sounds awesome! -elsewhere- Anya: *asleep dreaming* {Anya: *looks down--she's in a wedding gown* "???"} {???: *holding out their hand*} {Anya: "Wh-What is going on? Why am I in this dress?"} {???: *holding her hand*} {Anya: .\\\\. "Is-Is this a wedding?"} {???: *nods and smiles*} {Anya: *gulps* "M-My wedding?"} {???: *removing the veil*} {-their face cant be seen...-} {Anya: "..." *leans closer*} {???: *leans in*} {Minister: "You may now kiss the bride."} {???: *leaning in to kiss her*} {???: "I object!"} {*the crowd looks to the doors*} {*Hyde marches into the room, dragging Licht with him*} {Anya: "?!!!"} {???: what the fresh hell-} {Anya: .\\\\\. "Y-Yeah--I'm wondering the same--"} {???: *from the window* "I object, too! Anastasia, I love you!"} {???: *looks up* ._.; } {*Clay is descending down a rope*} {Clay: "Marry me!"} {Anya: O\\\\\\O "...What is even happening here?"} {rowena: *blinks* am i lucid dreaming right now?} {Anya: "I-I don't know what to say about this! I can't marry all of you!"} {Hyde: "I think you can--it's legal in dreamland."} {???: fools...} {-the faceless person reveals themselves as......EXCALIBUR!?-} {Hyde: O___O } {Clay: .___. } {Hiro: "...Wait, why am I here?"} -THUD- Anya: *LOUD SCREAM* tsugumi: WHA WHAT?! WHAT IS IT?! Anya: "DON'T MAKE ME MARRY HIM!" tsugumi: anya! *shaking her* get a hold of yourself!! Anya: *stares* "...Please tell me you aren't going to marry me, too." tsugumi:....*blinks* what? Anya: "N-Nothing...Just a bad dream..." ^\\\^ "I-I'll...just try to fall back to sleep. Maybe milk..." -elsewhere- Relan: *holding grocery bags* "Just a bit more..." *struggling* Arthur: "Hurry up. The applicants will be at the HQ soon." Relan: -_-# "I am hurrying..." iris: i can take some of the bags. Relan: "Thanks, Iris. I'm glad for the help." ^^ tamaki: so we're getting a new recruit today? Arthur: "Yes." Relan: "Think the Commander will have a rough interview process?" shinra: hard to say. Relan: "..." *holds grocery bag close* shinra:...*pap pap* Relan: T~T "As long as nothing scares the new medic away--" *BANG BANG BANG* tamaki: looks like vulcan's working hard as usual Vulcan: *stops banging, lifts up his mask* "Yo. You got my soda?" shinra: *hands him a tab soda* Vulcan: "Awesome. Thanks." *cracks it open, brings it to his lips--* *The engine backfires--knocking Vulcan back, the can slipping out of his hand* -the can hits tamaki right in the face- Relan: o_o Arthur: D8> Vulcan: ._.;;; tamaki:.....*drenched*.....someone get me a towel. shinra: *trying not to laugh* Vulcan: *running for a towel* Arthur: *takes off his jacket, drapes it over her shoulders* Relan: *fast-walking to the kitchen* shinra: *notices a few people* oh? are those the people looking for a medic position? Medic: *nods* "Yes. Just waiting for the Commander..." medic 2: *shuffling in their seat, nervous* .~.;;;; Medic #1: *ultra-serious* "...How are facilities in your headquarters?" shinra: decent, i guess. medic 3: are the beds nice and soft~? *pulling his own sleeve down* shinra:.... i guess so? Medic #1: "Hmm. How frequently are members of this brigade injured? Do you have access to any local hospital?" shinra: erm. ._.; Akitaru: *exits the office* "Sorry, sorry! I was delayed. I'm Commander Obi. It's a pleasure to meet you all!" medic 2: *muffled reply* medic 3: charmed~, really~ Medic 1: "Hello." medic 4: *holds up a note that says 'hello'* Akitaru: "...Well, I'm afraid I didn't schedule specific times to talk with you all, so I can answer your initial questions here as a group before we start one-on-one interviews. Any questions?" medic 2: *looking down at their feet* ..... .~.;;; Medic 1: "I would like to see a detailed budget for your facility." Akitaru: ._.;;;; "I'd refer you to our, um, 'accountant'?" Medic 1: "...Did you just put 'accountant' in quotation marks?" Akitaru: "NEXT QUESTION." medic 3: anyone single here~? Akitaru: .____.;;; "...I don't see how that's relevant? Is this about sexual health or something?" medic 3: ufufu, im not picky, mr commander <3 shinra:.... >->;;; Akitaru: "NEXT QUESTION." medic 4: *she holds up a sign saying 'do we get our own room or just sleep on the medical cots?'* Akitaru: "You'll have your own office, medical ward, and your own bedroom." medic 4's sign: 'i see' Medic 1: "What are the exact dimensions of the bedroom?" Akitaru: "Um...4 Shinra's long, 1.5 Shinra's tall, 3 Shinra's wide?" Medic 1: "...What the devil is a Shinra?" shinra: sir, did you just use me as a measuring tool? ._.; Akitaru: "Look, I'm really nervous--I've never interviewed four people at once." maki: maybe just do one at a time, sir. Akitaru: "Um...Okay. How about you?" *points at Medic 2* medic 2: O~O;;;; uhhhhhh...... Akitaru: "...Are you okay?" medic 2: eep! *hiding their face in their hoodie* Akitaru: "...Okay, we'll get back to you. Um...You?" *points at Medic 4* medic 4: *holds up a sign that reads 'Komori Otonashi'.* Akitaru: "Okay, Otonashi--right this way into my office." otonashi: *follows* Medic 1: *crosses their arms, sits back in the chair, closes their eyes* -elsewhere- PlushFix: "This is great--like bringing the gang back together!" saku: .... mimeca: ^u^ Akua: "...Who brought this thing back?" kinuta: *raises her hand* Akua: "...No, see, when I said 'this thing,' I meant you." kinuta: me? Akua: "You. I know enough about you, witch." kinuta: you have a problem with witches, kid? Akua: "I got a problem with you. Witches tend to bring unneeded attention." kinuta: is that right? Akua: "Yeah. Haven't you been arrested already, like, 9 times?" kinuta:...weeelllll PlushFix: .w. "Maybe we all need to unwind...Mimeca, get some drinks?" mimeca: *salutes and goes to do that* Akua: "Just water...This witch will probably be hungover come morning." -elsewhere- Medusa: *hidden in trees in a park, surveying bystanders* woman: *on her phone, she seems to be by herself* Medusa: *slithers down the trunk, blending in with it* woman: yeah, im really busy right now, i'll call you later, god! *hangs up and grumbles* Medusa: "..." *resumes human form behind the woman* woman:... ?? who the fu- Medusa: *a snake slithers out of her mouth* woman: ?!?! what the fuckin- Medusa: *grabs the woman, slams her against the tree* woman: *trying to scream* Medusa: *smashes her mouth against hers* -a man hears the commotion and runs over- man: what the hell is going on? i thought i heard screaming? Medusa: *the snake has passed from her mouth into the woman's...her body collapses* man: *glances* hey, are you ok, miss? *The ground is damp in front of the woman* man: ma'am? "Woman": "Yes...I'm sorry. I thought I saw a snake..." man: well, the most you'll see around here is a garden snake, and those are harmless, haha. "Woman": "Heh...Yes, I just get a bit jumpy around them." *grabs the Woman's purse* "I better get going before it gets to late. Again, sorry to bother you." -later- neian: *baby babble* *The "Woman" enters* neian: *reaching* mamu! *The "Woman's" eyes change slightly, assuming Medusa's usual stare* Medusa: "Yes...Mama is here..." *picks up Neian* neian: ^u^ Medusa: *bounces her lightly, as she pulls her body's ID card* "Ah, so that's where I live..._We_ live, now." -elsewhere- Free: "So...You can take my bed for tonight." milia:....are you sure? Free: "Yeah, sure--I'm a big guy, so the bed will be super-king size. And I just washed the sheets before you got here. New pillow, too." milia:....o-ok. Free: "...You want something? Maybe cookies?" milia:..*she nods* Free: "Alright...Well, I'll be back." *pats Eruka's arm* eruka: *smiles* milia: .... Free: "Keep an eye on her...Maybe put on a movie?" eruka: sounds good. Free: *pours milk* eruka: .....so, do you like tea parties? milia: *she nods* Free: *puts cookies on a plate* "You do that with your dolls?" milia: yeah.... Free: "Well, we can do one of those...Don't really have dolls here..." eruka: but we can get you some! milia: for real? *shiny eyes* Free: "Sure thing..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "So...if you eat ice cream all the time, you aren't lactose intolerant?" nea: not always ice cream, it just has to be cold food. Shotaro: "I heard cold pizza can be tasty--you like that?" -elsewhere- Belkia: *bruised* TT~TT otogiri: and what have we learned from this? Belkia: "When they ask for a refund, just give them the refund..." -elsewhere- Spirit: *sips coffee* "...They make these cups tiny here in France, or what?" kim: yeah. Jacqueline: "Mostly because it's more caffeinated...You picked up souvenirs?" Spirit: *sets down his drink* "Yep! Some treats, something fashionable for Sachiko..." kim: cool. i got this. *holds up a mona lisa keychain* Jacqueline: ^^ "That's adorable...I...will just be bringing home...everything." *looks down* kim:.....*pats her back* Jacqueline: "..." *nods* "R-Right..." *inhales, exhales* -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Thanks for your time." ^^; shinra: so, how does it look? Akitaru: "I don't know...Feels like just one of them leaves something lacking..." shinra: oh? karin: how so? Akitaru: "I mean, the quiet one seemed really smart but not easy to talk to, the uptight one was annoying but got things done, and the nervous one...Well, maybe this isn't their place." tamaki: what about the other one? shinra:..... 7_____7;;;; Akitaru: "No." karin: so basically we have three options... maki: i think maybe otonashi might work. Akitaru: "Well, we're doing some on-site practice with each one to test them out. But I don't know that they'll get much work if we're not on missions and not injured--" maki: ah. Relan: "I mean, Tamaki will probably get injured a few times--" tamaki: *glaaaaaare* Relan: .____.; *steps back...* Akitaru: "Well, Otonashi is the first up, so if you need medical help, talk to them." -elsewhere- Todoroki: *staring at his phone* -1 new message from; ochako cell- Todoroki: *pulls it up* ochako: [good luck in the finals \(^o^)p ] Todoroki: "..." [thank u. that means a lot] ochako: [^u^] Todoroki: [will u be there?] ochako: [u bet!] Todoroki: [i appreciate that. i wish u were in the competition] ochako: [i tried TT3TT darn you bakugo! *fist shaking emoticon*] Todoroki: [i'll face him...i hope i can win] ochako: [do your best! *fireworks emoticon*] Todoroki: [i will. well, back to preparations] -elsewhere- Sakuya: *curls up in the kotatsu* naho: zzzz =w= Sakuya: *smiles, shifts hair off her face* naho: =///= Sakuya: *cuddles* -elsewhere- Medusa: "...Our new home is not too bad, is it?" neian: ugu? Medusa: *glances at the mail she brought in* "Wonder what New-Me was into..." *looks at a bill for...* -mostly just stuff for work. seems she applied to a catering job- Medusa: "...Catering? I mean, there's science to that, but......I guess I can try for it..." *picks up Neian, looks around the rooms--finding an office* "Hmm...I guess we'll convert this into your new bedroom...Would you like that?" neian: *babble* Medusa: *opens the bathroom up* "...Well..." *sniffs Neian--then grimaces* "Oooo!" *sets Neian down, takes off her jacket* "I think we both need a bath." neian: >3< -elsewhere- mafioso: you got plans for tonight, chuuya? Chuuya: "Dinner." mafioso 2: you got a date~? Chuuya: -_-; "I'm making dinner for my daughter." mafioso 2:...oh. Chuuya: "Yeah. So get your mind out of the gutter and get me that report." mafioso 2: r-right. ._.; Gin: "...How is Sonia?" Chuuya: *sighs* "Doing well...Just keeping me on my toes ahead of the Festival." mafioso 3: oh right! good luck in the finals! Chuuya: "Thanks...Just want to get a victory." higuchi: ... Gin: "...Higuchi?" higuchi: hmm? Gin: "You with us?" higuchi: yeah, just worried... Gin: "..." *pats her shoulder* "We're doing all we can to find Q." higuchi:.... {rain: he sounded so scared....i felt so useless...} {higuchi: it's ok, we'll find him, i promise.} higuchi: .... Gin: "...Let's look through logs again." -elsewhere- Poe: "And work treated you well?" lana: yeah. now i can finally unwind. *streeetch and lays on the couch, her head on his lap* Poe: .\\\. "..." *strokes her head* lana: u///w///u Poe: "...This feels nice." lana: yeah. *smiles* i love you, edgar. Poe: *smiles* "I love you, too, Lana." ^\\\^ -elsewhere- eckleburg:....sir? are you in? Fitzgerald: "Hmm? Ah, Eckleburg. Need something?" eckleburg: i was just wondering....um..er....does miss alcott have any plans for this weekend at all? Fitzgerald: "I wouldn't know--she handles my schedule, not the other way around. And she hasn't asked for any time off this weekend. Why do you ask?" eckleburg: um... .///.;;; i mean, if she doesnt have any plans at all, maybe she and i could....i dont know....visit a museum or something? .////.;;;;;;;; Fitzgerald: "..." *light bulb* "Oh ho ho! I understand." *smirks* "...You want her assistance with historical research!" eckleburg: um.... yes! that's it! hahahaha! ^///^;;;;;;;;;;;; bram: -___-; Fitzgerald: "Well, I can put in a word to ask her whether she is busy, Old Sport." *pats Eckleburg's shoulder* "I'm sure she will be interested." eckleburg: thank you, sir.... ^^;;;;;;;; Fitzgerald: "You're welcome. Now, return to your work, and I'll speak with Miss Alcott." *walks* eckleburg:...*FAINTED* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *sitting at the headboard of her hotel bed, knees pulled up to her* "..." kim: jackie? you ok? Jacqueline: "...Just can't sleep before going back...Leaving home..." kim:.....*hug* Jacqueline: *shivers...rests her head against Kim's shoulder* kim: *pats her back* Jacqueline: *sniffs* "M-My parents kicked me out..." kim: it's ok...you deserve better than them, anyway... Jacqueline: "...I'm sorry. I know I...haven't had the worst that many have had with their parents." kim: ...*rubs her back* Jacqueline: "...Kim? I...I'm sorry you had to find out about all of this." kim: hey, you didnt do anything wrong. Jacqueline: "...Not to my parents. Being...me is 'wrong' to them." kim: well they can just piss right off. if they cant respect you, then they dont deserve to be respected. Jacqueline: "...Yeah. They kept talking about me marrying some boy since I was a kid...and I just never felt respected." kim: at least now they wont pester you ever again. plus now you have your aunt looking out for you, and she seems pretty cool. Jacqueline: *small laugh* "She is...She always understood..." *hug* kim:..... -elsewhere- ox: *walking with his mother in her wheelchair* mama ford: ^u^ Harvar: *waiting* ox: i'll be back tomorrow, ok, mom? mama ford: uu uu! ox:....night mom, i love you. *exits*....... Harvar: "...How you feel?" ox:....it's draining, but someone has to, and i know my old man isnt going to do it.... Harvar: *shakes his head* "Come on. You need a re-charge." ox:...*sigh* yeah, no use getting worked up over it now... Harvar: "..." *awkward pat* "Tomorrow is another day. Come on. We'll pick up some dinner." ox:.... {ox: you're just going to walk away?! how can you be so selfish?!} {mr ford: there's nothing that can be done.} {ox: mom needs us-} {mr ford: your mother is gone. all thats left is a shell.} ox:...*grips fist*.... -elsewhere- Kid: "..." *looks at a photo of his mother* shiori: O^O~? Kid: "..." *smiles at Shiori, shows the photo* "My mother. My...first mother, I guess." shiori: bubu? Kid: *nods* "She's my birth mother, while our mother is your birth mother..." shiori:.....mumu? Kid: "Mama...She...is no longer here." shiori: .....*paps the photo* Kid: "..." *stares at Shiori's hand...then looks at his mother's face and then Shiori's face* shiori: ^o^ babagu! Kid: TTWTT *places the photo back in his pocket, picks up Shiori* shiori: *laughing* Kid: "Hee hee..." *stands up, carries her to the playpen* -elsewhere- FD: "..." yana: <what's up?> FD: <With the damage to the city, I imagine you have had more opportunities to explore with less detection.> yana: *she nods and hands him some notes* <found some info you might be interested in> FD: <Summary?> *examines names* yana: <names, places, stuff like that...i've also found some interesting notes on a certain company...> FD: <..._That's_ who runs the company?> yana: <mmhmm. the rats have eyes, you know....and they see some very interesting things...> *she hands him a file that reads 'eyes of god'* FD: "..." *smiles* <About time...> *pats her head* <Good work.> yana: <what am i, a dog?> =3=; FD: <We move forward. I can't wait to play this new game...> -morning- Spirit: *packing his suitcase, shutting it* kim: time to head home? Spirit: "Got your ticket?" kim: *she nods* Spirit: "...How's Jackie holding up?" kim: better, i think. Spirit: "...Maybe it's cathartic for her to cut ties with her parents...Can't help but feel badly it turned out like this..." kim:....im still mad that they treated her like this! Spirit: "Same...That's fair. A parent should never be like that to a child...I think your partner is going to need you more than ever now." kim: *she nods* Spirit: "Well, I'm ready when Jacqueline is to take off. Think she wants to see her aunt before we leave?" -elsewhere- Medusa: *typing on her host body's computer, forging adoption paperwork* neian: umumu? Medusa: *finishes typing* "Just have to put this into official databases, and you'll be ready, child, for this world..." neian: mumo? Medusa: *stares* "...I wonder whether daycare is available...but I don't know who could follow me, and find you..." neian: ?? Medusa: "..." *picks up Neian, hugs her* neian: =w= Medusa: "Come. We'll go out and get you a stroller...assuming this body's credit cards work...I still have to memorize her name, date of birth..." -elsewhere- Free: *snoring...on the couch...that is too small for him* eruka: *making breakfast* kerona: *helping* sephy: ooooi, wake up. *pokes him* Free: *falls off the couch* "AAH!" *thud* milia: D8 sephy: there ya go! Free: -____- "Oh. You." *yawn* "Stopping by for a visit?" sephy: *she nods* we heard we have a granddaughter now. kerona: *hugs milia* and she's as sweet as can be ^^ milia: o///o; Free: ._.; "I mean, we're going through the adoption process..." kerona: ah. sephy: well, if you two need help, let us know, ok? we'll do what we can. Free: "Oh, hey, thanks...You got any of Eruka's old clothes or toys?" kerona: *she nods* Free: "Maybe Milia would like them..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *inhales* naoya: how's it going, chuu? Chuuya: "Just readying myself for the end of the competition." naoya: ah. Chuuya: "Don't know about this kid, but we'll see how the fight goes." -elsewhere- Hibana: "...Another medic?" gabriella: *she nods* Hibana: "Do we really need one that badly?" *her heel is currently buried into Kishiri's back* Kishiri: TT~TT -elsewhere- Anya: *walking to school* rowena: hello. Anya: .\\\. *waves* "Hello, Rowena." rowena: ?? is everything alright? Anya: ^\\\^ "You're fine." rowena: ^^; yeah, im doing much better now. Anya: "...?! Oh-Oh, right! I-I had meant I'm fine..." *presses her fingers together* "So...Maybe we should celebrate your recovery at Deathbucks?" rowena: that sounds lovely. ^^ Anya: ^^ "Great...Looking forward to the Sports Festival wrapping up (finally...)?" rowena: i suppose. Anya: "...You ever play in sports?" rowena: not really, i suppose it's not my particular interest. Anya: "We had to do a lot of them at school for NOT classes, including a sports fitness competition." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *sets out the next week's schedule* "I trust you will enjoy your weekend." mary: awesome! louisa: ^^ Fitzgerald: "Has Eckleburg spoken with you?" louisa: i dont think so? Fitzgerald: "Hmph. He was to speak with you, but oh well...I guess I'll explain." louisa: ??? Fitzgerald: "Mr. Eckleburg would like to accompany you to the museum." louisa: oh? is that right? Fitzgerald: "Yes. He seemed insistent on having someone look into history with him." louisa: t-then i would be glad too. ^^ Fitzgerald: "Very good." *removes $200* "Will this be enough for admission?" louisa: i think so. thank you very much! Fitzgerald: "Excellent! Give me a report on the activity after it is completed." louisa: i wont let you down! Fitzgerald: *nods* "As you were..." *opens his folder* "Hmm...Need to change that password or someone could hack in." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Thank you for visiting us at the airport before we left, Aunt Amelia." amelia: *hug* any time, hun. i'll be sending you care packages soon, so be on the lookout for those! Jacqueline: -\\\- *hug* "I will. Thank you for everything." -elsewhere- mafura: .....~? Touma: "Now, do you understand my instructions? The clean-up work will make it easier to locate them." C3: understood, sir. Touma: *nods* "Dismissed." *pulls out a file* mafura: ouo~? Touma: *removes a slip of paper from the file...lays it out on the table...it's shivering* mafura: ?? Touma: *smiles* "When you have to face an author...resort to your own paper..." -elsewhere- Gopher: *holding up a sign: "DO YOUR BEST!"* kirika: ....the match wont be for a few days. -.-; Gopher: owo;;; "Then...think of it as daily advice?" kirika: .....eh, alright. Gopher: "An-And when you win, I'll buy you meals for a week!" -elsewhere- Dazai: *holding up a cat treat* mii: *nom* ^u^ Dazai: *pet pet, stroke* -elsewhere- Hyde: *asleep at school desk* teacher: mr kranz? MR KRANZ! Hyde: *swings his head up* "Napoleon!" licht: pay attention idiot. teacher: as i was saying, it was around the time of the revolutionary war that japanese immigrants came to the west coast of north america and began founding small settlements known today as 'the western prefectures'. a vast majority of death city residents are descendants of these immigrants, also known as 'west-pres'. atsushi: *taking notes* Lucy: "Huh...So that's why Japanese is so prevalent here..." Hyde: *drooling on his notebook* licht: *chop* teacher: indeed, miss montgomery. but in spite of that, there are many cultures shared within the city. Hyde: "Owie!" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "So, how you settling in the medical ward?" otonashi:.... *her sign reads 'it's fine'* Akitaru: "Got it. Well, I'll be finishing lunch in a bit, so feel free to join us." -elsewhere- Medusa: *sitting in a cafe, a job application laid out in front of her* "Hmm." waiter: would you like something to drink, ma'am? Medusa: "Yes. A small green tea, please. And some milk." *rocks Neian's holder* neian: zzz Medusa: *looks up at the waiter* "...She'll need the milk when she wakes up." -elsewhere- Mori: "..." *turns another page* -...silence- Mori: *looks out the window* "..." ("Q...You better not do anything stupid.") -elsewhere- Q: *asleep* zoey: *stroking his head and humming* FD: ("Finally...") *pulls blanket over Q* Q: =w= zoey: hehe... FD: "..." *whispers* "You like him?" zoey: of course...he's...our baby, after all....<3 FD: "...Right, about that..." zoey: ?? FD: "...You've taken well to parenting." zoey: *smiles* i have to.....*rubs her stomach* you've given me a wonderful task to carry your child.....after all...<3 FD: "..." .______________. zoey:...eheh<3 FD: "..." *smiles* "That's great." ("AAAAAAAAAH--") -elsewhere- Aizawa: "Zzzzzzzz..." *in his sleeping bag...that is being dragged by a truck* yuuji: .___________________________.;;;; Aizawa: *shifts in the sleeping bag, as if he is going to crawl out of it--only to reveal he is holding a teddy bear* =w= *continued to be dragged through the street--even crashing into a mailbox* yuuji: *chases after him* Assi: *crossing the street* "I think you'll really like it! They even have donuts." mono:...ok what the hell is that? Assi: "!!! Incoming--!" Aizawa: "Zzz..." *shifts in his sleeping bag as the truck turns a corner* mono: *knocked over* OOF! yuuji: you ok, sir? Aizawa: *yawns* "...Why did you wake me up? I was having the best sleep in weeks." Assi: "!!!" *offers a hand to Mono* "Are you okay?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *looking out the airplane window* kim: *snoozing* Jacqueline: *turns, stares at Kim* "..." ("...It feels like this has been my home much longer than...my 'home' with my parents.") kim: *leans* Jacqueline: .\\\\. "..." *carefully lets Kim rest on her shoulder...* -elsewhere- Tokoyami: "Have you heard from Iida?" tsuyu: not yet. Mineta: "That really sucks. Who could be powerful enough to take out his brother?" sero: it's scary to even think about it... Bakugo: *looking out the window* -elsewhere- Melville: *staring at a fish tank* ango:....thinking? Melville: "Yes...You should add some Java moss. Your fish will appreciate it." ango: ah. Melville: *rolls out a sheet of paper with blueprints* -elsewhere- Asura: *grumbling* mikan: *pat pat* nirvana worker: you've gone soft! *SLICE* -the workers body slumps to the ground- mikan: nice one. Asura: "It is not that impressive. They were...soft." *grin* -elsewhere- Kid: *seated on a pillow, his eyes closed* stocking: *rubbing his shoulders* Kid: =\\\w\\\= "Thank you..." -elsewhere- liz: *nuzzle* =u= thanks, wes. Wes: "You're welcome." *smooch* ^\\\^ -elsewhere- Ivan: *grumble* katya:... <boss, vachenka's being mopey again.> FD: <What is it now?> Ivan: owo; <I-I didn't mean to bother you, M-Master, sir...> katya: <i think he's jealous~> Ivan: *crosses his arms* <What is there to be jealous of some snooty sociopathic flat-chest trollop?> >3< katya: <getting dicked by the boss is one thing.> Ivan: .\\\\\\. <Katya!> FD: *slams the palms of his hands onto the table* katya: OxO pushkin:...*muttering* <she's technically not wrong*> FD: <All of you will be punished.> katya + pushkin: OxO;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Ivan: D8> <B-But Master--> FD: <Katya, lock yourself in your room. You too, Pushkin.> katya: ....*lightbulb* <understood sir, come on pushkin.> *drags him off* Ivan: *whimpers* FD: <I will make sure you are kept in your room...> *grabs Ivan by the collar of his shirt* Ivan: o___o;;; *dragged along into his room* pushkin: ???? katya: <mission successful> pushkin: ??? katya: <i know where this is going~> pushkin:... <i dont follow?> katya: *whispers* pushkin: o///o; <you are the best and worst wingman.> katya: <indeed i am.> FD: *pushes Ivan inside, who lands just in front of his bed* Ivan: <M-Master! I said I was--> FD: *pulls down on Ivan's collar, planting his lips along his shoulder* Ivan: "!!!" =\\\\= FD: *his hands wrap around Ivan, unbuttoning him, as he kisses along the back of his neck* Ivan: *groaning...he's already rubbing against the edge of the bed* -elsewhere- Akitaru: "How's the new medic working out?" maki: i think she's doing well. not very talkative, though. Akitaru: "It takes all kinds, like my grandma used to say. Have we had any injuries?" tamaki: *face bandaged* mpghpgh Akitaru: "...What happened to you, Tamaki?" Relan: "Run into the wall? Again?" tamaki: *muffled explaining* shinra: ouch. Akitaru: "Yeah, that sounds pretty awful..." Arthur: *holding a sword* "I'll slice off those bandages..." Relan: .____.;;;; *backs away quickly* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Zzz..." kim: so, you guys are parents now? eruka: *she nods* yeah. Free: "Well, working on that paperwork..." kim: i see. maybe dont tell jackie right away... Free: "??? Why?" kim:...maybe i should let jackie tell you when she's ready... Free: "...Got it. That flight must have exhausted her." kim:....yeah. -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "???" mary: museum trip, yay! eckleburg: .-.;;;;;; louisa: ^^; Fitzgerald: "Have fun!" mary: we will! eckleburg: *sweats* -elsewhere- oscar: *browsing through old guild paperwork* ???: need something? oscar: EEP! oh, emily, it's just you. emily:... *sweatdrop* i was here this whole time... Steinbeck: *calling from downstairs* "Where are you all?" twain: up here! *on the roof with a picnic basket* emily: coming, sir! *goes down to see him* oscar:.....*examines one file* -the file reads; Fitzgerald, Jay- Steinbeck: "Playing hide and seek, Emily?" emily: sir. im right here. *she's right at the door* -_-; ebie: *in spider form, plopping herself on emily's head* emily: EEP! ebie: *PWOOF* hi. oscar: *still examining the file* (thinking: huh, so fitzy's grandpa was part of the guild back in the day....hmm.) Steinbeck: "Well, hurry up to the roof--I don't want to miss out on food." ebie: awesome! oscar:....*taking notes before heading out* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *looking at the mirror* lilac:...?? Shamrock: "..." *tries combing his hair the other way* "...Nope." lilac:... ?? Shamrock: *tries putting his hair up with hairspray* "Nope." lilac: what are you doing? Shamrock: *blushing* "Just trying for a new look..." lilac:...oh. Shamrock: *suddenly in a wig* "Maybe this?" tsubaki: ^^; maybe let it down naturally? Shamrock: *now down in front of his eyes* "...I can see even less than usual." -elsewhere- christa: *coloring* Yumi: "Really pretty drawing, Christa." christa: it's mama. Yumi: "No wonder it's pretty." ^^ christa: hehe. marie:...*faint smile* Yumi: *looks at Shiori* "Having fun, sweetie?" shiori: baba! Yumi: ^^ "Just don't get crayons off the paper..." -elsewhere- Victor: *climbing in through the window* otonashi:..?? Victor: "Woo...Made it back in before--" *looks up* owo;;;;; "...Hi, new...person?" otonashi:.... *SMACKS HIM WITH A BEDPAN* Victor: *knocked out* XWX otonashi:....*writes down 'oh shit' on a notepad* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *tossing in bed* {Jacqueline: *crying*} {-SMACK-} {mrs du pre: you stop that at once!} kim: jackie? Jacqueline: *opens her eyes* "Wh-What?" *rubs her tears away* kim: are you ok? Jacqueline: "...Just a bad dream." kim:....*hug* Jacqueline: "..." *hug* "Sorry." -elsewhere- Yohei: *sighs* chie: long day, hun? *kiss on the forehead* Yohei: =\\\= "Yes...We've been having to do sub-contracted work." chie: ah. Yohei: *yawns* "Chie..." chie: *kiss* Yohei: "Mmm..." *holds her* -elsewhere- Lucy: "...The heck happened to you?" ranpo: *muffled as there is tape over his mouth* Lucy: "...Do I untie him, remove the tape, or leave him like this?" ranpo: *muffled yelling* >x< Lucy: "...Hey, if I let you go, will you share your secret stash of treats~?" ^^ ranpo: *open eyed glaaaaare* Lucy: >3< "Then I guess you can just stay like that and free yourself, brilliant detective..." *takes his glasses off* '"Without these~" ranpo: *SCREAMING and flailing* Lucy: "Hee hee..." *opens the cabinet, takes the cupcakes and sits by the window* -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* lord death: *hug* ^^ Kid: *pat pat* "I feel much better." -elsewhere- katya: .......<quiet> pushkin: <i guess this part of the tunnel doesnt get used often...> katya: <yeah.> pushkin:... <fuuuck im bored.> Shousaku: "..." katya: <you and me both. does the boss even know what he's doing? i mean, it's been months, im starting to have my doubts.> pushkin: <you and me both, kati> Shousaku: *gets closer* katya: <if this starts going to shit, let's just bail the fuck outta here and become mercs.> pushkin: <that sounds awesome!> Shousaku: *looks up* *touches the wall* pushkin:....!! <hey check this out! it's a minecart!> katya: <well, this is a mine, so...> Shousaku: ("Could that be an escape?") katya: *glances back* ?? Shousaku: *hides* katya:.... pushkin: <oi kati, what's up?> katya:.....<hold up a sec...> Shousaku: *steadies his breathing* katya: well hello there. a bit far from base, arent ya? Shousaku: o_O;; katya: *grins and pistol whips him* -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "..." *taps his fingers on the desk* "...Wonder how they are doing." -at the museum- louisa: *taking notes* eckleburg: ./////.;;;;;;; Guide: "--and was donated to Lord Death during a good will mission." shinoa: hmm... hyakuya: ..... Jun: "Hmm. What is the value of this painting? And what is the security here?" Guide: ._.; -elsewhere- Chuuya: *signs paperwork* "Okay. I'm done." kouyou: mind if i come in? Chuuya: "Certainly." *offers a seat* kouyou: *sits down* seems the girls took quite a shine to sonia. *smiles* Chuuya: *smiles* "She is wonderful, after all." kouyou: some of them have even offered to babysit sometime. *she chuckles* Chuuya: "Oh. How kind of them. That would be helpful." kouyou: ^^ mind if i make some tea? Chuuya: "Sure." *turns on his office's heater* koyuou: *making tea* Chuuya: "How are you?" kouyou: busy. and you? Chuuya: "Still thinking about this competition..." -that evening- Anya: "I'm home." mio: hey. tsugumi: welcome back! Anya: *sets down her books* "Master said 'hi.'" *stretches* tsugumi: how was work? Anya: "I had to slap a customer." tsugumi: yikes. Anya: "That's what you get when you complain about service and try to touch me." >3< "...I hope Master can get the face-smears off the wall." -elsewhere- Akitaru: ._.; "...Don't knock out members of our brigade, okay?" otonashi: [sorry] Victor: ^^; "N-No harm..." *holding ice to his head* otonashi: [i thought he was an intruder] Akitaru: "Well, Victor has been visiting family and been out at weird hours--" Victor: QWQ;;;; otonashi: .... ?? Akitaru: "Victor is assigned to us to help with investigations. He goes through soil samples, rocks, tunnels--" otonashi: ?? Victor: "And mushrooms! The tunnels can lead you to multiple mushrooms growing around here--" *SCREAM OUTSIDE--then a thud* otonashi: *running outside* !? Takehisa: *collapsed in the tunnel* X~X maki: what the heck!? Victor: OWO;;;; Akitaru: -_-; "I think Otonashi's signs gave me an idea...Let's put up signs that warn about 'dugged tunnels: proceed with caution.'" shinra: woah! Arthur: "...Now that he is dead, may I have Captain Hinawa's possessions?" -chop- Arthur: *falls into another tunnel* X~X tamaki: -_-; -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *looking at her hair in the mirror* "..." *goes to her desk, opens a drawer, pulls out a pair of scissors* kim: jackie? Jacqueline: "!!!" *SNIP* kim: *opens the door* !!! jackie? Jacqueline: Q~Q *she only managed to cut some of her hair off--unevenly* "Y-You startled me..." kim: .....her, let me. *trimming jackie's hair* Jacqueline: *sniff* "It-It's looking better." *weak smile* kim:....*hug* Jacqueline: "..." *hug* "I'm being difficult." kim: it's ok. i know this is been a tough time for you... Jacqueline: "Thank you for being patient with me...I-I'll get better, I promise." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *walking* naoya: calling it a night already, akuta? Akutagawa: "I have plans." naoya: oh? Akutagawa: "I will be meeting someone." naoya: oho~ got yourself a date? Akutagawa: -\\\\\- "...No?" naoya: oh? care to explain? Akutagawa: o\\\o; "...It's a secret?" naoya: *griiiin* Akutagawa: >\\\\< "I AM LEAVING NOW GOOD NIGHT." *fast walking* naoya: ...*blink* Akutagawa: ("Can't be late. Time it right...") -and so- Akutagawa: *holding binoculars* "..." -someone is walking down a sidewalk- Akutagawa: *moves binoculars to get a look* atsushi: *carrying home groceries* Akutagawa: *uses Rashomon to descend from the rooftop to the alley* "..." atsushi: ?? hello? Akutagawa: "...Do you need help carrying..." atsushi: .-.; im good. thanks. Akutagawa: "Going home?" atsushi: >->; y-yeah... Akutagawa: "I will walk with you." atsushi:... ._.; okaaay? Akutagawa: "...You look well." atsushi:...thanks... ._.;;;;; Akutagawa: "How have you been since the Festival?" atsushi: been getting by. .____. Akutagawa: "Oh? You've been with...Dazai?" atsushi: yeah.... ._____. Akutagawa: "...How is he?" atsushi: same as usual, i guess.... Akutagawa: "Suicidal." atsushi:......yeah..... Akutagawa: "Hmm...That Montgomery girl..." atsushi: lucy? she's doing great too. *small blush* Akutagawa: "...That's too bad." >\\\\\> atsushi: ....i take it you still have feelings for me? Akutagawa: "...Yes. Incredibly." atsushi:.....*sigh* i figured as much... Akutagawa: "...Is that a problem?" atsushi: i-im not saying it's a problem. but, i dont think i could feel that way about you. Akutagawa: "...That is disappointing." atsushi: ...... (thinking: aaaand i just made it awkward. think man, say something!) Akutagawa: "...I'm not happy by that. I do understand, though." atsushi: really? owo; Akutagawa: "Yes. I did not make a good first impression." atsushi: *remembering how he attacked tanizaki and naomi* ...yeeeeeah... >->;;;; Akutagawa: "...I still will see you as a rival. And I still have these feelings of wishing to be close to you." atsushi: ..... Akutagawa: "...I _will_ face off against you again in the future. So you had best be ready to give me your all..." atsushi:....yeah...well, my stop is just up ahead. i better get going now. Akutagawa: "I as well..." *leans up--and pecks Atsushi's cheek* "Good night." atsushi:....*confused blink* *internal screaming* Akutagawa: *smiles--and uses Rashomon to rise to a rooftop and dash away* atsushi:.....i dont know how to feel about that just now..... Akutagawa: "..." ("I DID IT.") *leaps over one roof--and lets out a 'Yes!'* -elsewhere- Medusa: "I hope you'll like the daycare tomorrow while I start work..." neian: dadu? Medusa: "...'Daycare.'" ("...Please tell me she did not say 'Dad'...") neian: ^o^ Medusa: *holds her, rocking her* "I'll be there to pick you up after work..." -elsewhere- higuchi: zzzzz Gin: "..." *hug* higuchi: =w= Gin: *whispers* "I'm glad you're here." higuchi: *smiles and nuzzles* Gin: *small cheek smooch* -door creeeeeak- Akutagawa: *closes the door, locks it, walks to his room--* higuchi: zzzz Gin: *carefully pulls from Higuchi, tucks her in, puts on her robe, exits* "Ryu?" Akutagawa: "...Sorry. I woke you?" Gin: *shakes her head* "You okay?" Akutagawa: "...I don't know. I feel a bit better." Gin: "...What happened?" Akutagawa: "Just...prioritizing." Gin: "..." *hug* Akutagawa: "...Thank you." Akutagawa: "..." *pat pat* "I'll...make myself something to eat, then go to bed." Gin: "Okay." *smiles* "Don't be up too late." -morning- atsushi: ......... Kyoka: "??? Are you better?" atsushi: i think so....had trouble getting to sleep.... Kyoka: "...Maybe take a bath before heading out? I can make breakfast." atsushi: maybe....... Kyoka: "..." *hug* atsushi:...*pat* thanks.......i cant get it out of my head.......he seemed.....really sad, but calm about it.... Kyoka: "...He has problems. He needs professional help. Don't get involved." atsushi: ...... Kyoka: "...Maybe introduce him to someone to talk to." atsushi: maybe... -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *buttoning his shirt* -one text message from naoya- Akutagawa: *opens it* naoya: [u have a good nite? ^^ ] Akutagawa: "..." [i feel sad] naoya: [did something happen?] Akutagawa: [things just didn't work out. not yet] naoya: [that sux =3=] Akutagawa: [it does. but it could have been worse] naoya: [u want me 2 bring u 2 breakfast?] Akutagawa: "..." [that would be helpful] naoya: [anything in mind?] Akutagawa: [bacon and egg sandwich?] naoya: [kk. BRT] Akutagawa: [thanx] *finishes buttoning his shirt, looks up in the mirror* "..." *grabs his jacket* -in class- Hyde: *raises his hand* "Miss Marie? I can't see the board. May I sit closer?" marie: *looks at the student next to him* Hyde: *waves* "Yo, teach! Over here!" *looks at the student next to him* marie: yes, mr kranz? Hyde: "I just want to see the board. Can I move closer?" *now sitting at Marie's teacher's desk* "That's better!" -elsewhere Lucy: *looking around* "No sign of him..." rowena: *examining books* Lucy: *glances at the books* rowena: hmm? oh, hello. Lucy: "Hello. How have you been since...your brother's girlfriend's apartment went kablooy?" rowena: ...i've been alright. ^^; Lucy: "...Everyone okay after that attack on the city?" rowena:.....yeah. Lucy: "...Are _you_ okay?" rowena: ...*she nods* ran into some trouble, but im fine. Lucy: "Yeah, same...The hospital got so full." rowena: i mostly just stayed with my brother. Lucy: "...That's really good to be around Edgar. He really cares about you." rowena: *she nods* he's had a lot of struggles in his life. i really worry about him. Lucy: *nods* "I think that's why he came to the Guild. He seemed so isolated, but he would brighten up when talking about his writing." rowena: *she nods* but.....i think he was seeking out validation....back then, he hated what he was.....he was afraid of himself. Lucy: "And does he now?" rowena:....he's mostly gotten better.... Lucy: "...Does he have new friends?" rowena: *she nods* miss lana and mr ranpo are some examples. *she smiles* Lucy: "Yeah...Ranpo..." >_> "...I can't talk to him right now." rowena: ?? Lucy: "...I may have taken his 'Secret Stash.'" rowena: oh.... oh goodness. ._.; Lucy: "...I can't go back to the Agency office, or he will kill me." -elsewhere- Kid: "Father, the report you requested." lord death: thanks, kiddo. Kid: ^^ "Happy to help. Will it help with your questions?" -elsewhere- Harvar: "How you holding up?" kim: exhausted. Harvar: "Yeah, that's going around. The flight was long?" kim: *nod* Harvar: "...How's Jacqueline?" kim:....getting better. we got her hair cut. Harvar: "...Has she _ever_ had her hair cut? It's always been long." kim: im not sure. Harvar: "Does it look awful?" -CHOP- kim: *fist steaming* ox: .____.;; Harvar: X______X -elsewhere- Patty: *holding up a sweater* "You should get this one!" stocking: aw, how cute! Patty: -w- "And it'll be time for 'tacky sweater' season soon, too--so treat yourself to this fashion." shiori: *in the carrier* *happy babble* Yumi: *holds up baby clothes* "Getting so big..." *holds up a Christmas tree sweater* -elsewhere- Rin: *asleep at his desk* izumo: *taking notes* Yukio: -_-;; "Wake him up." shiemi: *poke poke* .-.; Rin: "?!!" *falls back in his chair* shiemi: ._.; seiya: -___-; *she sighs* anyway... -elsewhere- PlushFix: *holding the ID card* "Good work, sexy~" kinuta: ufufu~ PlushFix: "Now onto Step #2: we need to clone this card and break apart its tech before that guy's company learns they were compromised...What did you do with that guy, anyway?" kinuta: i let hina take a crack at him~ hina: *covered in blood* PlushFix: ._. "...Well, that buys us more time." *taps his tiny arms onto the keyboard* "...Man, I need fingers." -elsewhere- Mori: *opens a box of vials* -they read; I. Higuchi, G. Akutagawa, M. Kosaka, K. Ozaki, A. Sakurai, S. Kanei, N. Shiga, etc- Mori: "..." ("How do I fill the remaining? I had pressured enough medical staff...") miura: perhaps a mandatory blood drive? Mori: "?!" miura: ?? Mori: ._.;; "Th-That would be a good idea...Please prepare a memo for it." miura: noted. Mori: "..." *small giggle* miura: sir? Mori: "J-Just pleased, that's all." miura: very well. *exits* Mori: *smirking* ("Soon...This will all work...") -elsewhere- FD: *biting his thumb* -silence- FD: "...The next step, bestows me with vision..." *presses Enter on his keyboard* -several screens pop up with cameras- FD: *smiles* "God..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *spots a photo under the living room credenza* "???" *picks it up--it's of a young Tsubaki* tsubaki: ah, that's me when i was younger, celebrating hina matsuri. Shamrock: "You look happy." *hands her the photo* tsubaki: *she smiles and places it on the table* Shamrock: "The next Matsuri should be entertaining...Maybe all of us will be able to go..." tsubaki: that would be nice. Shamrock: "..." *sad sigh* tsubaki: .... Shamrock: "Just thinking...I've lost many people..." tsubaki: .... Shamrock: "It would be nice if those still...alive were with us." tsubaki:.....yeah. Shamrock: "...S-Sorry. I'll get back to work." -elsewhere- Touma: *waving a page, smirking* "Quite an interesting paper..." mafura: ?? Touma: *folds it* "Just watch..." *The paper is still...then slowly unfolds itself, removing all creases in the process* mafura: *observing* *...Then the paper starts to fold itself, assuming the form of a dragon...It looks up at Mafura* mafura: oh! O.O Paper Dragon: *tilts its head, innocently staring at Mafura* Touma: *smiles* "The doll changes, based on whom it encounters..." mafura: hehehe ^^ *pet pet* Paper Dragon: ^^ *small rustling sounds of the paper, as if imitating purring* mafura: ^u^ Touma: *smiles* "Mafura, this new 'toy' will be helpful...But I will need more of this paper." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "Miss Alcott?" louisa: yes sir? Fitzgerald: "How was your weekend museum visit?" louisa: it was a rather enlightening experience, sir. mary and eckleburg seemed to be enjoying themselves, but he seemed nervous... Fitzgerald: "??? That's odd. He was excited to learn more history by visiting the museum. And he went to that effort to invite you." louisa: ...........*lightbulb* O////////////////////O;;;;;;;;; Fitzgerald: "...??? What's wrong?" louisa: *flustered* o-oh-oh goodness, i dont know what to say! >////<;;; Fitzgerald: *frowning* "Neither do I, as I don't know what afflicts you. Is it a temperature?" bram:....sir.....i think eckleburg essentially asked her on a date. Fitzgerald: "...Oh...Oh!..." *opens a compartment in the wall to his office, removing a musket* louisa: D8 Fitzgerald: "I will have to remind Eckleburg about some manners..." louisa: D8> bram: o________________________________________o;;;;;;;;;;;; Fitzgerald: *knocks on Eckleburg's office* eckleburg: yes si- O-O;;;;;; *gulps* louisa: sir francis no! Fitzgerald: "Now, I'm going to say this once...If you hurt Miss Alcott, I will unleash the full fury of the invisible hand of the marketplace upon your very soul, and bury your remains in ashes. Is that clear?" eckleburg:..........*wide eyed and sweating* -he nods. very quickly- Fitzgerald: "..." *smiles* "Excellent, Old Sport." *pats his back* "May your first born be a strong child." louisa: *her face is hidden by both her palms, utterly mortified* eckleburg:.................. *KER-FAINT* louisa: D8 Fitzgerald: ^^ "I think this was most successful. Everyone, I'm treating you all to ramen! Miss Alcott, please drag Eckleburg along." -elsewhere- Steinbeck: "...So, you do knit?" ebie: *she nods* my gran taught me. Steinbeck: *nods* "Same with some of my family." *holds up a sweater* "Just got this in the mail." ebie: aw. ^^ Steinbeck: ^^; "I think I'll have to grow into it..." oscar: *reviewing files* -post civil war; the guild is founded to give american ability users a place to belong- -Jay G. Fitzgerald made co-head of the guild- -there are many other files like this- Steinbeck: "??? Digging into reading material?" oscar: hmm? just reviewing some old notes. apparently fitzy's grandpa and ancestor have the same first name. imagine that <3 Steinbeck: "...Huh. Seems common enough. Common enough name, too..." twain: HOLY SHIT! i found an old office! it's dusty as heck! ebie: spider friends! *goes running on in* Steinbeck: "???" *follows* -it appears to be an unused office, with books and furniture still inside of it- Steinbeck: "Jeez, is this furniture even still sittable?" oscar: *covering his mouth and nose* so dusty >A< twain: i bet there's all kinds of cool stuff in here! Steinbeck: *picks out one book* emily: ._.; -it seems to be notes written by ####- -the name is faded and hard to read- Steinbeck: "Huh..." *turns a page* twain: *peeeeek* Notes: "--escaping after the Battle of ####. I have lost all: family, land, my wealth." {???: *writing* "I have had to escape to neutral territory. I have taken up a few menial tasks along the river--guiding ships, navigating waters, avoiding alligators so that I can still count to 10 with both hands."} {-one man is asleep in a cot next to them-} {???: "Hours grow longer. My body aches. However, every cent earned is enough towards reclaiming what was taken from me. However long it takes, I will reclaim it all."} {???: oi. how long are you going to stay up for?} {???: "Until I finish this entry."} {???: well, i'm gonna keep watch out front.} {???: "Okay. Thank you."} {???: *exits the tent*} {???: *signs at the end of the note, slips the book underneath a pillow*} twain: ...signed by... *squints* Steinbeck: "..." *turns the book around* -the next day- announcer: IT'S FINALLY HERE! THE FINAL MATCHES OF THE SPORTS FESTIVAL!! Izuku: *sitting in the stands--shaking* announcer: first match up, KATSUKI BAKUGOU VS SHOUTO TODOROKI!! whimsy dream: match, start. Todoroki: *clenches his fist, summoning an entire ice wall that surrounds Bakugo* ochako: ... *Everything is silent...The ice wall has contained him?* Izuku: "...You hear that 'thumping' noise?" itsuka: ah! *THUMP THUMP THUMP* Todoroki: "..." *KA-BOOM!* itsuka: O_O denki: he blasted his way through! Izuku: "No...He blasted _before_ the ice encased him! That gave him the space in which to weaken the crystalline structure of the wall, thereby letting him continue to pound against it until--" *mutter mutter mutter mutter* Monoma: "..." *feeling something trickle down his forehead--then notices the ice shard that hit right in the middle of his forehead* "...That's not good." Todoroki: *narrows his eyes, firing another ice blast--* Bakugo: *leap-frogs over--and grabs Todoroki's shoulders* Todoroki: "?!!!" Bakugo: "DON'T YOU LOOK DOWN ON ME, YOU ICY-HOT BASTARD! Grenade...flip!" *knocks Todoroki down with a flip and an explosion* Todoroki: *sliding along the field--right to the boundary* *summons an ice wall to slide along to avoid going out of bounds* Izuku: "Y-Yeah! This is even more explosive than usual for Kacchan..." Bystander: "??? 'Kacchan'?" Todoroki: *sliding along the wall--as he shoots an ice arrow at Bakugo* Bakugo: *dodges, leaping at Todoroki with his hand ready to explode* Todoroki: *narrows his eyes, grabbing Bakugo's arm--with his left arm* Endeavor: *in the stands* "Yes...Use it!" Todoroki: "..." {Shouto: *crying, his face bandaged*} Todoroki: "..." *turns off his flames--and lets Bakugo go* Bakugo: "?! What...Am I now good enough for that?! You let that out for Deku, but not for me?!!" Izuku: .____.;;;; "Kacchan..." Bystander: "No, seriously, who the hell is 'Kacchan'?" Aizawa: "...What do you think, kid?" yuuji: cant tell by this angle. Aizawa: "Hmm...Why's Todoroki so lacking in these attacks? This match should've ended minutes ago." Todoroki: "..." Bakugo: "...LOOK AT ME! I told you I would be the number one hero! This the best you got?! You can't even respect me like Deku?!"Death the Kid: *Bakugo Death the Kid: Bystander: "Okay. I'm lost." *dials a number* "Anne? Look up some kids named Deku and Kacchan." Bakugo: "But you're gonna treat me like Tape Guy and just use your ice?!" *Bakugo has sparks swirling around him* ochako:....*grips her fists* COME ON TODOROKI YOU CAN DO IT!!! Todoroki: "!!" *flames up* Bakugo: *sneers* "That's more like it..." *spins--and blasts his body forward at Todoroki* "USE THAT FIRE! Make this a fight for first! Push yourself harder!" Todoroki: "!!!" {Endeavor: "Push yourself! Don't back down!} Todoroki: "..." -FWBWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM- ochako: !!!! itsuka: !!!! Bakugo: "..." *barely standing* *There is only ice, no flames...* yuuji: wha...what just? Endeavor: ("Oh, what the f--?!") ochako: !!!!! *she gets up and runs to where it leads to the field* Aizawa: "The match with Midoriya overwhelmed him emotionally..." Todoroki: *unconscious* yuuji: even though it was days ago.... Bakugo: "...No..." whimsy dream: todoroki is out of bounds. bakugou is the winner. Aizawa: "Emotional scars take longer to heal, kid." yuuji:.....(thinking: sachi.....) Aizawa: "..." *pat pat* Bakugo: "...FFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUU--!!!!" itsuka: oh shit. *gets up and also heads on down* Bakugo: *standing away from Ochaco and Todoroki* "YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO GIVE ME YOUR BEST. BUT YOU PULL BACK BECAUSE OF WHATEVER BULLSHIT IS GOING THROUGH YOUR HEAD?!" ochako: *running* Bakugo: *walks* "I WANT A VICTORY! NOT THIS SHALLOW KIDDIE MATCH! WAKE UP, YOU, YOU...YOU STUPID JERK!" ochako: TODOROKI! itsuka: *running as well* whimsy dream: do i intervene? Aizawa: "..." *shrugs* "Might as well." Bakugo: *grabs Todoroki's collar* "WAKE UP!" *shakes him, crying* "WAAAAAKE UP...PLEASE..." whimsy dream: fluuuuuffy! *part of her hair breaks off and forms a scarf around bakugou's neck....it's quite soothing* ochako: *running over to todoroki*....*sigh* he still has a pulse, thank god... itsuka: *phew* Bakugo: *still shaking Todoroki* "YOU..." *yawns* "...stupid...icy...flame-e-o...nerd...Stupid Deku..." *looks at Itsuka...smiles* *waves* "Hello, pretty lady..." itsuka:...*sigh* at least he didnt kill someone..... -later- ochako: ....... Todoroki: "Zzz..." ochako:....i swear, im seriously going to punch bakugo in the face... Todoroki: "N-No..." ochako: todoroki? Todoroki: "No..." {Endeavor: *his face masked in shadows* "You failure..."} {Todoroki: "..."} {Endeavor: *emerges...with Bakugo's face* "LOSER!"} ochako:...*holding his hand* Todoroki: *his eyes break open...small gasp* "..." ochako: hey. *small smile* Todoroki: "...Ochaco?" ochako:....you got knocked out...i was worried about you. Todoroki: "...Sorry." *looks at her* "I...lost." ochako: hey, you got second place! that's pretty impressive! *smiles* Todoroki: "Thank you...I'm sorry I didn't defeat Bakugo." ochako:...i can punch him in the face for you if you want me to. Todoroki: "..." *small laugh* "Th-That's okay...Save that for the next competition." ochako: ^^ -elsewhere- itsuka: congrats on winning 1st place, katsuki! Bakugo: *crossing his arms, glaring at the wall* itsuka: ?? what's up? Bakugo: "...That was fucking weak." itsuka: i saw. he didnt go all out like he did with midoriya's match. Bakugo: >-< "THAT JAGOFF FUCKING DISRESPECTED ME." itsuka: *sigh* i guess patience isnt your strong suit, huh? ^^; Bakugo: "No. I want a rematch. Right now." itsuka: maybe later. *pats his back* -elsewhere- mrs iida: .... Iida: *running in the hall* nurse: sir, please dont run! Iida: "Mother!" mrs iida: !! tenya! Iida: "Br-Brother...Where is he?" nurse: he's in his room. the anesthetic just wore off, but he's still out of it- Iida: *opens the door* tensei: *laying in bed, with IVs, bandages, and a breathing mask on him*..... mrs iida: *covers her mouth and falls to her knees, sobbing* Iida: *frozen, shocked* tensei:.....mom?....tenya? Iida: "Br-Brother..." tensei: ..heh....sorry.....i goofed up....you always....did look up to me....huh? Iida: "Brother...I...I didn't..." tensei: you're a good kid, lil bro.... Iida: *crying* -at the festival- Chuuya: *walks up the steps* Gopher: QWQ *shaking* *whispering to himself* "She'll be fine, she'll be fine..." kirika: *stretch* Chuuya: *standing on the platform, ready for announcements* announcer: AND NOW THE FINAL MATCH FOR THE NOT CLASSES TOURNAMENT! CHUUYA OZAKI VS KIRIKA KURE!! kirika: alright, better make this one good, ok? Chuuya: *tilts his neck* "I got to give it my all..." whimsy dream: begin! kirika: *circling* Chuuya: *circling as well...in a step-and-slide fashion with his foot* kirika: ....*glances up*.... hmm? what the? *The ground is shaking* kirika: !!! *BOOM* kirika: ?!?! what the fuck?! *A circle of the platform has been ripped up by Chuuya, levitating the battlefield* Chuuya: *smirks* "Now this will be more interesting." announcer: WOAH! THE FIELD HAS GONE SKYBOUND! kirika: heh. *dashes forwards, very quickly* Chuuya: "!!!" *tries to dodge* kirika: *kicking at his head* *The kick connects, knocking Chuuya down* Chuuya: "URK!" kirika: *grins* that all you got on ya? how lame! Chuuya: *grabs her ankle* kirika: !! Chuuya: *flings her up--and slams her down* Gopher: D:< kirika: GRK- tch- *drops her other heel onto his arm* Chuuya: "AHHH!" *grabs his arm* "Damn it!" kirika: *KICK TO THE FACE* Chuuya: *knocked back, his head just hanging over the edge* Gopher: "YAY, KIRIKA! I LOVE IT WHEN YOU'RE BADASS!" Mineta: "...Dude, what's your problem?" kirika: *runs at him to shove him off* Chuuya: "!!!" *slides under her* kirika: ?? Chuuya: *backflips--and kicks her in the back in the process* kirika: AH! s-shit! Chuuya: "Going down!" *punches her face* kirika: *fist catch* Chuuya: "?!!!" kirika: too slow~ *kicks him in the gut* Chuuya: *coughs, tries to grab her foot, falling back* student: they're seriously going all out. Meme: "Yeah...Dang, this is brutal." Chuuya: *pulling her leg, as he falls back to the floor* kirika: *HEADBUTT* Chuuya: "GAH!" *nose bleeding* *swings his fist at her face* kirika: AH! shit! Chuuya: *leaps, tackles* kirika: *trying to shove him off the edge* Chuuya: *puts his hands around her neck* kirika: grk- *still shoving* Chuuya: *tossing with her--until they are both at the edge* kirika: *SHOVE* -they're both falling- Chuuya: "...Heh." kirika: *still punching at him* Chuuya: "Ow!" *slaps her face--leaving a glowing mark* kirika: *elbow drop to the gut* Chuuya: *lets go...smirking* kirika: !!! *Chuuya is falling* *A pebble hits Kirika's head lightly* kirika: ?? *looks up* *The stage is falling...* kirika: !!!!!! SHIT! *dodge* *She's now...floating in mid-air, not falling* Chuuya: *flying up* "Problem~?" kirika: you suck. Chuuya: "And you're done." *flies past her, up to the top of the stage* "PRACTICE YOUR DODGING!" Gopher: D8> kirika: *smirks* AND YOUR MOM SWALLOWS! Chuuya: "..." *pushes the entire stage downward* kirika: *DODGE* YOU MAD BRO? Chuuya: *pushes the stage down harder...his eyes are glowing red* kirika:.... .____.; *The stage is falling faster and faster* kirika: oh fuck. Chuuya: "GAAAAAAAH!" *BOOM* kirika: >-<;;;; *opens her eyes* fuuuck. ow. Chuuya: *dazed, eyes still red...* Gopher: "Kirika!" *running across the field* whimsy dream: shoo you. *cotton blanket around gopher* Gopher: *knocked down* "Zzz..." Chuuya: *growling* whimsy dream: kirika kure is out of bounds. the winner is chuuya ozaki. Chuuya: *ROARS--and the stage explodes* kirika: WHAT THE FUCK?! whimsy dream: *COTTON BLANKET* Chuuya: *ROARS...then loud yawn...then collapses* Gopher: =w= "Zzzz..." kirika:...what the shit? -elsewhere- Aizawa: -_-; "Can't we have one day without the entire stadium being wrecked?" teacher: well, at least it's the last day of the festival. ^-^; teacher 2: we're gonna need to fund raise the shit outta this mess. Aizawa: "Dig it out of Endeavor's pockets." -elsewhere- atsushi: !!! dazai....w-was that-? Dazai: *already escaped* -at the medical ward- Chuuya: *grunting in his sleep* Gopher: Q~Q kirika:*grumble* Gopher: "I-I was so worried...You were so powerful out there." kirika: yeah....and im sore everywhere.... fuuuuuuck =_=; nurse: sir! you cant just go barging in- Dazai: "It's okay! I have a physician's permission to be here." yosano: *sigh* he dragged me along. Chuuya: *eyes snap open--red* *GROWLS* Dazai: "And how is the patient~?" *SLASH* kirika: !!! yosano: !!! Dazai: *has slashes along his face now* =w=;;;;; "..." *picks up a tissue, wipes his face...then punches Chuuya in the jaw* Chuuya: "!!!" X_______X yosano: *cracks knuckles* time to get to work~ -too violent- Gopher: O______O *hides behind Kirika* kirika:.....*softly, but with a lot of feeling* bruh. Chuuya: *LOUD SCREAM* Dazai: *eating popcorn* =w= -later- Chuuya: ( O ) _ ( O ) "...I'm traumatized." yosano: i'll just let you two have a chat. Dazai: "Thanks!" *sits down* "So...What happened out there?" Chuuya: "...I won." Dazai: "..." *chops his head* Chuuya: "OW!" Dazai: "You have a kid now. Get your head out your ass." Chuuya: "...!!! Sonia! Where is she?" Dazai: "Oh, probably at home, watching your fight and being traumatized--" Chuuya: Q______Q Dazai: "...I was kidding. About the home part. I don't know where she is." Chuuya: Q______________Q -phone rings- Chuuya: *reaches--* Dazai: *too late* "Yello?" naoya: YOU FUCKING WASTE OF BANDAGES DID YOU STEAL CHUUYA'S FUCKING PHONE!??! Dazai: *hair blown back* ._. "...It's for you." *hands the phone to Chuuya* Chuuya: ._. "..." *gulp* "H-Hello?" naoya: YOU FUCKING MOTHERFUCKER YOU ARE IN SO MUCH FUCKING TROUBLE RIGHT NOW!! DO YOU REALIZE HOW STUPID A MOVE THAT WAS??!! WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO YOU?! YOU COULD HAVE DIED OR BLOWN OUR- Chuuya: *bowing* "I'm sorry I'm sorry Imsorryimsorryimsorry--" naoya: YOU BETTER BE! IF YOU DIE THEN WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOUR DAUGHTER, HUH?! Chuuya: "I was trying to win for Sonia!" naoya: THAT DOESNT MEAN YOU CAN GO AROUND USING CORRUPTION ALL WILLY-NILLY! {rain: please...........dont scare me like that anymore....} Chuuya: "..." *weeping* Dazai: O_O;;; naoya:.....*sigh* just be glad that spoiled brat and the sheep lady were there to stop you... Chuuya: "Y-Yeah..." -after the awards ceremonies had concluded- Bakugo: *chewing his medal* Tokoyami: ._.; Gopher: *sniff* "I'm just glad you're okay..." Izuku: *standing with Tsuyu* .___.;;; "This was a weird competition." tsuyu: no kidding. denki: it feels like it lasted forever. Todoroki: "..." *looks at his medal* -that evening- kouyou:....... Chuuya: *limping forward* kouyou: i saw your match today. Chuuya: "..." *nods* kouyou:.....naoya's right you know. you did something incredibly stupid today. Chuuya: "...I got caught up." kouyou:....are you certain you've recovered now? Chuuya: "Yes, I am..." *rubs his face* kouyou: i just want to make sure of that before i let sonia go home with you....for both your sake and hers... Chuuya: "I understand. I promise, I have recovered..." kouyou:....alright then. sonia: papa? Chuuya: *smiles* "Hey, Sonia." sonia: *hug* grandma said you got sick. kouyou: ...... Chuuya: "I-I wasn't feeling too well. But I'm better now." sonia: grandma told me not too look cause it was really bad. Chuuya: "........Your grandmother did the right thing." *hug* kouyou: ...... Chuuya: "I'm sorry to have scared you, Sonia." -elsewhere- Gopher: Q___Q "I'm sorry you didn't beat him." kirika: hey, at least i didnt die. lord death: *HUGGING* Q-Q;;; Yumi: *hug* "We're just happy you're alive and safe." kirika:.... =////=; Gopher: =w= Yumi: "Now, let's get you something to eat...We got cake." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "Hmph. He was irresponsible." naoya: un-fuckin-believable... Akutagawa: "...I could have won." naoya: just as long as you dont get killed in the process....sorry, im just....really freaking annoyed that he'd do that, especially when he has a child... Akutagawa: "Then why did he do that?" naoya:.....*sigh* i dont know.... Akutagawa: "...At least I know Gin would survive without me..." naoya: ...............maybe we should talk about something else right now. Akutagawa: "Okay...I ran into the Weretiger." naoya: and how did that go? Akutagawa: "He is still not into me." naoya: that sucks. Akutagawa: "...I kissed him." naoya: woah! Akutagawa: -\\\\- "Just on the cheek." naoya: still, that took guts. did his girlfriend punch you out? Akutagawa: "She wasn't around." naoya: ohoho, what a scandal! Akutagawa: >\\\\< "Don't say it like that." -elsewhere- Todoroki: "I'm home." fuyumi: congrats on second place, shouto! Todoroki: "..." *bows* "I am sorry I did not get first." fuyumi: *hugs* you did your best. Todoroki: "...I don't think I did." fuyumi: .....well, how about we go out and celebrate? my treat. Todoroki: "...Are you sure? I don't want to put you out." fuyumi: hey, i want to do this. Todoroki: *smiles* "Okay. Thank you." -elsewhere- Akitaru: "??? Huh. Maybe we need a new group photo." shinra: sounds like a good plan. Akitaru: "Well, you all got 5 minutes to spruce yourselves up--" Arthur: "Ready." *in his armor* tamaki: -_-; Takehisa: *chops him* "Take that off." Arthur: >_> *presses a button--and the armor pops off, leaving him in his boxers* miwa: want us to handle the camera? Vulcan: "...Dude." *hands Arthur a shirt and jeans* "You can't be running around half-naked." Akitaru: "That'd be great." ^^ Victor: OWO; *stands away from the new medic* Relan: ._. *trying to stand up straight* Arthur: *puts on the shirt and jeans* iris: *adjusts her habit* shinra: ok, everyone in position? tamaki: yeah. karin: yep nozomi: *nods* otonashi: [yes] miwa: alright. say, 'fuzzy pickles'! -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *has her hoodie pulled up* .\\\. reporter: -with chances of snow later in the week. in other news, the sports festival award ceremonies- -a few days later, the first official snowfall of the year- Patty: *holding a net* roxanne: what is she doing? liz: just let her to her thing. jack: ._.; Patty: *opens the door, swings the net* "GOT A SNOWFLAKE!" Gopher: *caught in the net* Q_Q Patty: "??? You're not a snowflake. KIRIKA! YOUR BOY-TOY IS HERE!" *goes outside, swinging her net* -elsewhere- Todoroki: *head lowered, not bothering to pull up his hoodie* *approaches the building* nurse: may i help you, sir? Todoroki: "I am here to see...Um..." *looks around* nurse: ?? Todoroki: "...Yuki Todoroki." nurse: .....i see. right this way, sir Todoroki: *nods, follows* yuki: *staring out at the snow falling from the window* Todoroki: "..." *stares at the door* "......" *opens the door, quietly enters* yuki: ..... Todoroki: "...Mom?" yuki: !!!.... *she turns to look at him* Todoroki: "..." *smile* "Hello." yuki: ..... Todoroki: "..." *glances at the paper in her hand* yuki: ......*looks down* -it seems to be a photograph of shouto, fuyumi, and their brothers. her thumb is over the face of one brother- Todoroki: "...Do you mind me being here?" yuki: .... Todoroki: "I...imagine there is so much for me...you...us to say." yuki: ........ Todoroki: "It's okay..." yuki:......i dont....understand.... Todoroki: "...I wanted to see you." yuki: i thought.......you hated me....after i.....*trembling* a-after i.... Todoroki: "...I have to live through this. I don't forget what happened. And I...want to be...a hero." yuki:.....*shaking* Todoroki: "...However long it takes, Mom...I will...be here." yuki: *hugs him and sobs* shouto... Todoroki: "!!! ..." *hug* "It-It's going to be okay..." -elsewhere- Mr. Uraraka: "Ochaco? Are you not hungry? You've barely touched your food." ochako: hmm? i guess im still winded, haha. ^^ Mr. Uraraka: ^^; "Sorry. I know you've been working hard and we kinda surprised you with the meal. We're just excited with the new work permit." ochako: *smiles* Mr. Uraraka: "And we're excited for what you do next." ochako: thanks guys. -elsewhere- Hyde: *taking down food stand at the Festival* "Well, that eliminates one of my jobs..." kyouko: .... Hyde: "??? Yo, we got some leftover treats. Want them? Free." kyouko: *nom* Hyde: ^^ "How did you like the competition? Who were you rooting for?" kyouko: ..... Hyde: "Me, I had my money on that Todoroki guy..." TT_TT "And lost." kyouko:...thats rough, buddy. Hyde: "And I'm out 40 bucks...I don't think I saw you much after the attack on the City. How you holding up?" kyouko:................... Hyde: "...I wasn't much use. Still kind of stiff. My...friend dropped a piano on one of those creatures. And I heard they captured some witches--" kyouko: .........................................*shaking* Hyde: "??? Hey...Sorry. I said something wrong?" kyouko: i just.....dont want to think about it right now. Hyde: "...Okay. Let's talk about something else...What do you think of ear piercings?" -elsewhere- Izuku: "..." -the doorbell rings- inko: izuku! your friend tsuyu is here! Izuku: "!!!" *almost falls out of his chair* "I-I'll be right there!" *walks over* "H-Hi, Tsu..." tsuyu: hey izuku. how're you holding up? Izuku: "Oh, you know, learning how to use one hand for eating." ^^; "How about you?" tsuyu: been doing alright. Izuku: "...What are you doing days we have off after the Festival?" tsuyu: well, since it's getting colder out now, my family has been talking about spending some time in florida. Izuku: "Makes sense. Any family there?" tsuyu: no, just going down for the warmer weather. Izuku: *nods* "Your siblings been to Florida before?" -elsewhere- Kid: *staring at the stadium* "..." *whimpers* lord death: *pat pat* Kid: "Please make repairs swift and beautiful..." -elsewhere- sonia: *drawing* Chuuya: "Zzz..." {rain: please.....dont scare me like that anymore....} Chuuya: *shifts in bed--and groans* "Ow..." mito: *mew* Chuuya: "..." *strokes Mito* mito: *purr* Chuuya: "Miss me, Mito?" mito: *nuzzles into his palm* Chuuya: *smiles* "Thanks..." *looks around* -something has been slipped under the door- Chuuya: "???" *struggles to sit up, walks over, picks it up* -it's a drawing of chuuya and sonia with the words 'get well soon, papa' written on it- Chuuya: *his hands are shaking as tears begin to fall* *opens the door* sonia: *looks up* Chuuya: *rubs his eyes* "Th-Thank you, Sonia." sonia:...*walks up to him....hugs* Chuuya: T_T *hug* sonia: i love you papa. Chuuya: "I love you, too...This meant a lot to me." sonia: ...did you get sick because you miss mama? Chuuya: "...It's complicated. I did feel really sad during that competition." sonia: auntie naoya sounded really mad... {naoya: that kid's going to be depending on you, you know...} Chuuya: "She...wanted to make sure I was okay. People get upset sometimes with people when they do something foolish and dangerous." sonia: hmm....ok. Chuuya: "So...I need to do better." *rubs her head* -elsewhere- FD: *under his desk, fixing some electronic components* Q: *staaaaaare* FD: "?!!" *sits up--and bashes his head into the console* "Ow!" zoey: master! are you alright? FD: "Yes...Just hit my head...Was surprised." Q: sowwy. FD: "...It's fine. Please go play..." Q: okaaaay. *walks off with his doll* FD: "...Maybe someone can play a game with him..." Ivan: "I'LL DO IT!" zoey: what?! FD: "Good. Go play with him." zoey: eh?! D8 Ivan: ^^ "As you wish, master~" *turns to Q* FD: *stares at Zoey* zoey: b-bu-but- Q: ?? FD: *But. What?" zoey: ....nevermind. as long as he doesnt hurt our baby... FD: "I assure you, he will not." *leans to her ear* "And Q will learn how to bend him to his will..." zoey: ah...<3 Q: what'chu lookin at? Ivan: *slight shake* "N-Nothing..." *smiles* "So, Q...What do you like to play?" Q: well, i like to curse people. but mommy told me to be nice. =3= Ivan: OWO;;; "...That is actually good advice...M-Maybe a board game?" Q: but there's nothing down here! >3< leo: perhaps tea? Q: yay! Ivan: *whispers* "Good save..." Q: can we invite elise? leo: .....perhaps another time. Q: oookaaaay. Ivan: *heating water* "Is Elise your girlfriend?" Q: no! she's my friend. i tried to ask out Aya. it didnt go well. QuQ leo: i can understand... Shousaku: ("Aya?!") Ivan: TT_TT leo:....perhaps the tea now? Q: i want brown sugar with mine! ^u^ Ivan: "...Yes." *pours into a cup* keek: .......*laying on her side* Shousaku: "..." *approaches Keek* keek:.... ?? Shousaku: "..." *offers her a cup of tea* keek:.....im good... Shousaku: "...Okay...Food?" katya: oi! how did you get out?! Shousaku: O_O; "...Your boss said I could be here." katya: oh? <oi vachenka! did the boss say anything about letting bomber boy out of his cell?> Ivan: "??? I haven't heard." katya: *glances at shousaku.....punches him in the gut* Shousaku: "!!!" *collapses* keek: !!! katya: *locks the door* Shousaku: *groans* keek: *drags herself over to him* a-are you...? Shousaku: *sits up* "...Sorry." keek:....*leans against him* Shousaku: "..." *groans as he rests a hand on her shoulder and pats* "Th-Thanks." katya: *takes a sip from her flask* <so, is the pastor still in solitary?> leo: <yes> Hawthorne: *seated on the floor of his cell* "..." katya: <shouldnt be too long now, hopefully.> FD: *pats Zoey's side* zoey: *soft sigh* Death the Kid: FD: *passes his hand to her stomach* zoey: m-master~<3' katya: *squick face*...oi, half'n'half brat. Q: ?? katya: want to learn something cool? FD: "How do you feel?" zoey: im....so happy <3 FD: "Very good...You have to take care of your health." zoey: of course, master. anything for you... Q: mommy! auntie katya taught me how to say 'i love you mama' in russian! zoey: really? FD: "..." Q: *he nods* here i go! *ahem* <you're a fucking twatty whore and i hope you get shot> zoey: awww, how sweet. ^^ katya: *laughing* FD: O_O leo: *stunned* Ivan: *sly smile* katya: *cackling* FD: ^^;;;;;;;; "How...smart." zoey: *hug* our baby boy~ Q: ^///^ -elsewhere- Medusa: "I finished your order." customer: thank you so much. Medusa: *small bow* "Thank you for your patronage." *deposits the money into the register* -elsewhere- Kuro: "Tell your uncle to buy more chips." mahiru: well, we'll just have to go out to the store then. my uncle said he'd be busy. Kuro: "...I don't want to go out." *hides under blanket* mahiru: *liiiift* come on...kuro...it's not...that long...a walk... Kuro: >_< "It's far, cold, and bright..." -elsewhere- Poe: "Welcome back!" Jacqueline: "...Thank you." EF: oh, did you do something with your hair? Jacqueline: "Just a cut." EF: it looks nice. ^^ Jacqueline: ^\\\^ "Th-Thanks...I was worried it's too short." EF: it looks nice! i might do something with my hair next year, but im not sure. Jaqueline: "I think it would look nice, especially for summer." Poe: ._. ("I don't know what to say...") -elsewhere- Iida: "..." -text from momo cell- momo: [how is it?] Iida: [his surgeries will take time] momo .........[it will be ok] Iida: [he likely will never be able to go on patrol ever again] momo: ...... Iida: [sorry. this is not your burden] momo: [if there is anything i can do, let me know] Iida: "..." [i will] -elsewhere- Lucy: *pouts* "With the festival over, traffic here has dried up." -3- atsushi: well, you still have us, right? Lucy: =\\\\= "...I suppose that's a start..." *pulls out her pad* "So order a lot of food." -elsewhere- Johannes: *pokes the specimen under glass* metsu:....im not even going to ask. Johannes: "I found this little fella after the battle. I'm gonna name them 'Millie.'" *the specimen jar has scratches inside* metsu: i....see.... ._.; -elsewhere- Karim: "...Nuts." *sets down the newspaper* pearl: ?? father fulham? Karim: "Sorry...Just annoyed by this." *taps the photo of Bakugo and Todoroki at the award ceremony* pearl:... foien: *chuckle* salty much? Karim: "It's not every day that someone with fire and ice abilities gets some positive attention--and then he loses to some hotheaded madman with an explosive temper." *crosses his arms* pearl:...*pat pat* Karim: "...Thanks. Just would've been nice when I'm one of the few icy people in a fire brigade." -elsewhere- Gin: *lifts Motojiro by his collar* -_-##### higuchi: what did he do this time? Gin: "His expense report has items that will never be reimbursed, he has determined how to sneak hidden cameras into lemons and placed them in locations he should not have--" Motojiro: "A hidden camera in a lemon! No one would ever expect it!" Gin: "I FOUND A LEMON IN THE BATHROOM. HOW DID YOU THINK NO ONE WOULD QUESTION THAT?" higuchi: ....i say we castrate him. Gin: "Agreed." Motojiro: D: "N-Now, wait a minute! I also put them in the boys' bathroom!" higuchi: still. Gin: *already has a switchblade out, swings* Motojiro: O_O; *nothing happens--then a bit of his hair is sliced off and falls* D8 -elsewhere- Crona: "..." *sighs* soul: what's up? Crona: "I...haven't been feeling well." soul:.... *pats their back* Crona: *sighs* "...All of this is awful." *looks at broken light posts and torn up sidewalks* soul:...it's getting better. little by little Crona: "...Wish it was faster...Feels like if it isn't, then it's...a failing." soul: .... Crona: "...I don't think I'm getting better." soul:....want some coffee? Crona: "..." *nods* "Yes." -elsewhere- Hibana: *strokes Gabriella's head* gabriella: this is nice =w= hanako: *watching the snow* Hibana: "Yes...Hanako, when it stops snowing, we'll be able to make some snow-people." hanako: wow! -elsewhere- Lily: "Now bundle up, children~" yuri and mari: *listening* Lily: "We'll make a snow fort, snow angels--and maybe rope in Misono~" misono: =~=; kiddos: yay! Lily: *pats Misono's back* "You'll like the snow! We can even make a snow throne for you." misono:...very well then. Lily: ^^ *puts a scarf around his neck* misono: =///3///=; -elsewhere- Todoroki: "..." ochako: hey todoroki! Todoroki: "!!!" *turns, waves, smiles* ochako: it's already snowing, can you believe it? Todoroki: "The time has passed quickly...How are you liking the snow?" ochako: it's chilly out. Todoroki: "Yes...Best to dress warm." *looks at her jacket* "Is that warm enough?" ochako: yeah. so how did you spend today? Todoroki: "...I visited my mother." ochako:....how is she? Todoroki: "...Recovery still takes time. It was a long visit." ochako: ...... Todoroki: "...I feel more hopeful. But I also have learned not to expect much." ochako:...*pat pat* Todoroki: "..." *nods* "Thank you. Sorry to bring it up." ochako: it's fine. *smiles* Todoroki: "...Okay." *pulls out an umbrella, opens it over them* ochako:...*smiles....slightly leans against his left side* Todoroki: .\\\. "..." *turns on his heat just slightly* ochako: nice and warm. ^u^ Todoroki: ^\\\^ "I try." -elsewhere- Black Star: "??? Okay. Where did Belkia go?" otogiri: he's in the yard. Black Star: "In this snow? Why?" *There's a snowman outside* naho: first snow of the season, baby! *The snowman is...moving?* naho: !! belbel! *The snowman...starts tap-dancing* naho: *laughs, clapping* lilac: ah... Belkia: *waving his hand* "Just a little thing I do~" *The snowman does a flip--and crashes into the snow, breaking into tiny break-dancing snow-babies* ayami: ah..! Belkia: "Hee hee..." *closes his hand, like a composer ending an orchestral piece* *When finished, the snow-babies hop onto each other's shoulders, re-forming as the now stationery snowman* -elsewhere- Mori: *sneezes* elise: you better not be getting a cold, rintarou. if i get sick from you, i wont forgive you! >3< Mori: D: "I-I'm sorry, Elise! I'm trying to take care of myself...It must be that someone is talking about me, that's all..." elise: ...im bored. i miss Q. Mori: "...We're searching as quickly as we can." elise: this sucks! im the only other kid in the mafia! kyouka's with the agency, Q's been Q-napped, and sonia's always too scared to talk to me and that's your fault! >3< Mori: Q~Q "I'm trying my best..." miura: perhaps we could take you out to enjoy the snow? elise: yeah! Mori: QwQ "Dress warmly!" -elsewhere- Aizawa: *bundled in his sleeping bag* yuuji: oi. i brought cat food. Aizawa: "Thanks..." *unzips the sleeping bag--and shudders* "Too cold..." -elsewhere- *BOOM* *A villain has appeared--holding a TV set* Villain: "This is mine now! I stole it! Ha ha ha! Now I'm going to hook it up at home and steal cable!" mt lady: where do you think you're going, hun? ^^# Villain: "..." *looks up and down* "Well, if it isn't Mountain Woman!" -BWAM- mt lady: THAT'S MT LADY TO YOU! Villain: X~X *slammed head-first into a wall* Mineta: "..." *claps* -a snow plow drives by....mineta gets buried under the snow- Mineta: D:< Hyde: *driving the snow plow* "???" -elsewhere- Yumi: "Anything I can get you, Kirika?" kirika: .....can i have pancakes? Yumi: "Of course. Give me 15 minutes. Want any fruit? Whipped cream? Chocolate chips?" kirika: chocolate chips? Yumi: "Coming right up!" *takes out flour and a bowl* "Did you sleep okay?" kirika: yeah, a bit sore, but im not dead. Yumi: "...Yes." *mixing ingredients* "You gave as good as you got, though." kirika: mmhmm....*looks out at the snow* *Kid is outside...with a ruler* kirika: oh my fuckin god. Yumi: "...He just wants the snow to be even outside..." >_> -elsewhere- Poe: *walking home* lana: it's already snowing. i cant believe it. Poe: "...Time passes more quickly than I would like." lana: yeah. feels like it was just getting warm out, then bam! Poe: "Yes...Best to make all use possible of the time available." *holds out a hand to let snow rest on his palm* -BWAP- Poe: "?!" ranpo: bulls eye! Poe: O_O "...That's how it'll be?!" *scoops up snow* lana: *also making a snow ball* Poe: *smiles at Lana* "Ready...Aim..." -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Now your sweater...and jacket. And gloves. And scarf. And hat. And earmuffs." *steps back* "...Okay. I think you're ready to play outside now." aya: *muffled talking* naomi: she looks like that one kid from a christmas story. Kunikida: "Yes, a fine instructional guide to child care." *wraps scarf around Aya's face* yosano:...i fear for his future children. Dazai: "I don't think you have to worry. Given how uptight he is, his little swimmers probably couldn't get out of him even if his significant other gripped him by his--" kirako: *covers his mouth* Dazai: OXO Kunikida: *death glare at Dazai* "...Aya? Go play." *opens the door, picks her up, and drops her outside* kenji: wee! Kyoka: *on a sled* "Wee." aya: *muffled* <i cant get my arms down!> Kunikida: "..." *gently takes her arms, and lowers them...* -sproing- aya: >~< Kunikida: "...Just go through any narrow entries sideways, not frontally. And don't touch the yellow snow." -elsewhere- mana: *working on a snow fort* Shotaro: *bone of spider--as he uses multiple hands to pad snow along the fort* nea: *casually chilling out....in a swimsuit* Shinoda: ^\\\^;;; "Comfortable?" nea: yeah. *streeetch* chie: .................your just exploiting your ability. nea: yes. yes i am. Shinoda: "I'm not complaining." chie:....kids, dont wear swimsuits in the snow. mono: *staaaaaare*....*trembling* mana: mono- mono: WHAT?! >3< Emine: "...Something got under her skin. Or chest." mono: STOP TALKING! >n< Emine: "Just because you're flatter than a board doesn't mean you have to take your animosity out on me--" -BWAM- mono: *fuming, crying ghibli tears* lin-kimpur: D8 Emine: X~X yohei: why dont you just lay down in the snow and cool off? ^^;; Assi: O_O;;; "...Big boobs are over-rated." -PUNCH- mana: =_=# *fist steaming* -elsewhere- Patty: *sits in hot tub* =w= liz: ahhh. =w= heather: this is nice. Patty: "No kidding...After cold day, nothing better than the hot tub." *splashes Liz* liz: ah! patti! riley:....dudes. i have the sickest idea. Patty: "Hee hee!" riley: patti.....get the bubble bath. liz: NO. heather: DO NOT. Patty: "Yes!" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *diving into the snow* mary: *making snow angels* Fitzgerald: *making...snow dollars?* louisa: they seem to be enjoying themselves.... eckleburg: *bundled up* indeed. bram: *staying inside* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *nudges Eckleburg towards Louisa before leaping back to Bram* eckleburg: o///o; louisa: hmm? Mr. Tsubaki: *small fox giggle* eckleburg: soooo....i heard mr fitzgerald is already planning the company christmas party. -elsewhere- julian:....hyde....is that....a snow statue of licht? Hyde: *on one knee, holding up his hands at it* "Isn't it life-like?! I spent so long working on getting the fine details into the snow." owo kranz: are those.....abs? romina: he's got himself an ol' 8-pack! licht:................ Hyde: "...Yes." *pats lightly along the abs* licht:.......... Hyde: OWO "What do you think, Licht?" licht:........... *kicks him into a snowbank*...it's nice. Hyde: *his butt sticking out of the snowbank* *muffled* "YOU'RE WELCOME!" -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Oh. Hello." *waves at Scarlet* scarlet: hmm? oh, hey. i see you're enjoying the snow with your daughter. sonia: *meek wave* Chuuya: *nods* "This is her first snow, so a lot to see." scarlet: ?? sonia: .... Chuuya: "...She was in a different...climate before coming here. Do you like the snow?" scarlet:...it's fine, i guess. -elsewhere- pushkin: dudes, hear me out. what if...we stole a zamboni? katya:....that may just be the best think you have ever asked. Ivan: "??? ...why?" pushkin: why not? OwO Ivan: "The master may not approve..." katya: =3= Ivan: "What benefit would it serve him?" katya: vachenka, have you even once give thought to what _you_ want to do? dont you just wanna cut loose every now and then? pushkin: yeah gon, your gonna get hemorrhoids. Ivan: >3< "I'm just focused on what Master wants--because what Master wants is good!" katya: *sweatdrop* pushkin: maybe if we steal this zamboni, the boss will be really impressed! you have way more skills for it than the nurse does! Ivan: "..." <Let's do this.> -elsewhere- naoya: *drinking* Gin: "Hello." naoya: hey gin. Gin: "What are you having?" *sits down* naoya: the usual.....i think i know what you want. Gin: *nods* "Thank you..." naoya: you want....a gin fizz, right? *grins* Gin: "..." -_-; "Fine." naoya: come on, you got to admit, that was good. Gin: "It was...the first 12 times." *looks around* naoya: *pout* so, how's your brother? Gin: "...He seems thoughtful but calmer." naoya: ah. Gin: "Has he mentioned anything to you?" naoya: depends~ Gin: "Naoya." naoya: ya? Gin: "Please be direct with me. I'm concerned." naoya: ...i think akuta went and saw the weretiger... Gin: "!!! Oh no..." naoya: did he mention anything about that recently to you? Gin: "Hardly." naoya: want me to talk to him? Gin: "If you could...It is not fair for him to keep this to himself, even if these are his...own interests." naoya: ..... *idea* i have a plan! Gin: "Do tell." -elsewhere- ranpo: a mixer? Dazai: "It'll be fun!" atsushi: ^^; yosano: yeah, plus kunikida needs to get out there. Kunikida: -_-; "I'm fine in here." -elsewhere- Kid: *curled up under a blanket* stocking: *nuzzle* Kid: =w= "So warm." stocking: *kiiisssss* Kid: "Mmmm~" *hug* stocking: this is nice. Kid: "Agreed...I'm so happy to be with you." stocking: im happy to be with you too. ^^ <3 Kid: *cheek smooch* stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: "Maybe we can spend a day back at the slopes..." stocking: yeah. maybe try for a baby~? 7w7 Kid: o\\\\o "...You're ready?" stocking: *griiiin* Kid: "..." *brushes his lips against hers* stocking: mmm~ u////u Kid: "Stocking..." *kisses where her cheek meets her neck* -elsewhere- Chuuya: *drops mini-marshmallows into hot chocolate* sonia: *shiny eyes* Chuuya: *smiles* "Let it cool just a bit more. Use the spoon to test whether it is too hot." sonia: ok. Chuuya: "And this weekend, we can try baking gingerbread people." sonia: *shiny eyes* Chuuya: "Anything else you'd like to try for winter?" -that evening, at a bar- yosano: ... -three other ladies are seated across from her, dazai, and kunikida- Kunikida: "..." Dazai: ^w^ girl 1: .-.; girl 2:.... sooooo.... Kunikida: "May I see your references." Dazai: "Which balconies are your favorite in this city?" yosano: so where do you girl's work? girl 1: well, i'm a department store clerk. girl 2: references to what? Girl 3: "Oh! I know a great balcony that has a lovely view of the sunset--" Kunikida: "References as to your income, criminal record..." Dazai: "How high up is this balcony?" girl 2: .____.;;; um.... girl 1 + yosano: *sweatdrop* Girl 3: "I think it's 20 stories high--" Death the Kid: Dazai: OWO "Ah! So, high enough that if we j--" -chop- yosano: down boy. Kunikida: *sets down a small jar* "I'm going to need a sample to complete drug tests." Dazai: XWX -chop x2- yosano: -_-; girl 1 + 2: ._.; *blink* -elsewhere at the bar- naoya: you guys having fun? Chuuya: *stares at his glass of water* "...Yeah. Real fun." Tachihara: *looking around* "...Sausage party." Akutagawa: "..." *sips his soda through a curly straw* naoya:....hmm? oh, there looks like some contenders. oooi! over here! girl 4: eh? boy: .-. Girl 5: *waves* "Well, hey there!" Girl 6: "...Hi." *serious face* Akutagawa: "???" Chuuya: "...Naoya, what are you up to?" Tachihara: owo "Hello~" naoya: you guys want drinks? ^^ girl 4: *chuckle* ^///^ Girl 6: *adjusts glasses* "Yes." Girl 5: "Cool!" Akutagawa: *stares at Boy* boy: lots of people....ah, i wanna go home, sis. im gonna pass out. Girl 5: *small nudge* "Just give it a chance. 5 minutes. Please?" *puppy dog eyes* Girl 6: *rolls her eyes* Tachihara: *whispers to Chuuya* "The girl in the glasses is hot..." Chuuya: "..." Q_Q ("This was a mistake...") girl 4: so, what brings you guys here? naoya: thought we'd come on by, get drinks, meet people, ya know? Girl 6: *glances at Tachihara* Tachihara: *winks* Girl 6: "..." >\\\\> Girl 5: "...Why's your friend sticking with water?" naoya: he's driving. Chuuya: "And I promised my daughter I'd be up early tomorrow for sledding--" Girl 5: *shiny eyes* Girl 6: *shiny glasses* boy: ??? girl 4: oh...you have a kid? how...nice... ^^; Chuuya: "Y-Yes. I adopted her." ^^;; Girl 5: "Do you have photos?" Girl 6: *sits next to Tachihara, bumping into him* "Show us." Tachihara: .\\\. boy: sis, please. >~<;;; Akutagawa: *looks at Boy* "Do you like cats?" boy: um...i guess? Chuuya: ^^;;; "I...like having some privacy for my daughter." Girl 5: "Mad respect to that." Girl 6: "..." *her knee touches Tachihara's* Tachihara: o\\\o Akutagawa: "I like tigers." boy: oh, um... cool. Akutagawa: "...I like your jacket." boy: um, thanks...my sister told me i should get out more... Akutagawa: "My sister says the same thing." Girl 5: *looks at Naoya* "Cute top." naoya: thanks. ^^ girl 4:.... *awkwardly looks around* Chuuya: "???" *looks around* Girl 5: *to Naoya* "What's your beverage?" naoya: just having some whisky, you? Akutagawa: *to Boy* "Where do you go to school?" Girl 5: *smiles* "I think I'll have the same." boy: im just a university student. Akutagawa: "Ah. I'm...at DWMA." boy: woah. naoya: yep, so goddamn proud. *fist clench* Akutagawa: -///- Girl 5: "This your brother?" naoya: nah, im more like a cool aunt, haha. *eye shine* Chuuya: "..." *stares down at his water* Girl 5: "That's so cool to be supportive of your friend." *smiles* Tachihara: "..." .\\\. Girl 6: *serious stare* girl 4: so...what to the rest of you do? naoya: well, we do some....speciallized work *wink* Girl 5: .\\\. Chuuya: ^^; "I'm in school with him." *points at Akutagawa* Tachihara: =_= *puffs out his chest* "I'm the best at what I do..." -elsewhere, in another town- katya: *driving the zamboni down the road* ..... pushkin: *passed out on the passenger seat* katya:....<well this sucks.> Ivan: <...Oh! I have an idea! We could make money polishing ice rinks around town!> leo: <and risk being arrested?> Ivan: OwO; "..." <I just want to be helpful.> leo: <i know and you're doing your best, vanya> katya:.... AHHHHH! <THIS IS SUCH A GODDAMN LET DOWN!> DX< pushkin: <Want to steal stuff?> katya: <mug the next fuckers that drive by?> leo: ._.;;;; Ivan: <Okay! We can give the jewelry to Master~> -elsewhere- Man in the Alley: *knocked down* "L-Look, lady! I don't want any trouble..." hina: oh? you didnt do anything. Man: ._.;;;; "...Nope." hina: *puts a knife to his neck* im just doing this cause i feel like it. -slice- Man: "GRK-!" *collapses* *bleeding out -elsewhere- Medusa: *sets down her tea, looks out the window* "..." neian: *chewing on a washcloth* Medusa: "...Your poor teeth..." neian: *babble* Medusa: "At least I don't have to worry about breast feeding any more...You hungry, Neian?" neian: *responsive babble* Medusa: *takes out formula, starts preparing it* "...I hope you're staying warm." -back at the mixer- Dazai: TTwTT "And it's just so hard when you don't know what it is you even want anymore!" Death the Kid: Kunikida: =_= "When I get home, I like to relax with a glass of wine and light jazz." girl 1 + 2: ._.; yosano: *sighs* you guys are such light weights Dazai: "Let's all take this to the roof!" Kunikida: "I would like to read my poetry." *opens his book--and a bouquet of flowers pops out* "...I forgot I wrote that down." -elsewhere in the bar- Girl 5: =\\\\= "Tasty whiskey, Naoya..." naoya: ^////^ how you guys holding up? girl 4: *asleep* boy: im gonna diiiie... Akutagawa: *pats his back* "You'll be fine. It's just stress." *Tachihara and Girl #6 are not there* boy: where did those other guys go? Chuuya: "He needed the restroom--then she left to use the restroom, too." boy: urg... girl 4: and you? Chuuya: "I'm fine...I'll need to get home soon for my babysitter." girl 4: ah. Chuuya: "...Sorry I'm not very good at talking." naoya: ..... Girl 5: "Naoya, you come here often~?" Chuuya: "..." *takes out his phone, looks at it* higuchi: [how's it going?] Chuuya: [i'm not up for dating.] higuchi: ......[do you want to come home?] Chuuya: [yeah. but i'm designated driver and i don't know when everyone will wrap up] Girl 5: *smiles at Naoya* Akutagawa: "It'll be okay...These things happen." Dazai: "HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLO!" Chuuya: "...No." Akutagawa: "..." .\\\\. boy:.... ./////. um... naoya: ugh. =_=# Dazai: "You all out for a mixer, too? What a co-inky-dink!" *shakes Girl 5's hand* "How you doing, lovely?" Girl 5: "...Naoya. Who the heck is this weirdo?" naoya: 7-7 human garbage. Dazai: D8 Chuuya: "That's an insult to garbage. And I'm completely sober in that assessment." Dazai: *stabbed in the heart* X_X boy: .... 7///7; Akutagawa: "...Dazai can be bothersome." Dazai: *collapsing on the floor* girl 4: hey! arent you that weird guy who asked me to jump in front of the subway with you? .___.;; Dazai: *bounces back up* "Why? Did you change your mind~?" *smiles* Chuuya: -_-##### girl 4:...... naoya: i see you havent changed a bit. Dazai: "Hey, I'm consistent!" *sits next to Girl 4--then looks--* "Oh, Chuuya. Didn't see you there. Have you gotten shorter?" Chuuya: >_<########## boy: o//////o;;;; Dazai: *looks at Girl 4* "...Madam." *takes her hand* "Are you interested in joining me for another subway ride?" girl 4: ............................... *gives him a weird look* -POW- naoya: =_=# *fist steaming* Girl 5: "..." *giggles* "So cool." -elsewhere- lana: edgar? Poe: "...Hmm? S-Sorry..." lana: are you ok? i heard you whimpering... Poe: "...I..." lana:....*hugs* Poe: "..." *tears up* lana: it's ok, just let it out. Poe: "It's wrong..." lana: *listening* Poe: "I am wrong..." lana:...*strokes is back* Poe: *whimpers* "I-I just...When you and I were playing in the snow...I don't deserve..." lana: of course you do. *warm smile* Poe: *shakes his head* "T-This is what happens wh-when I get my hopes up: it's just disappointment." lana: *sigh* well, im still here, ok? *brushes his hair back and kisses his forehead* Poe: T\\\\T "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- Gin: *pacing* -knocks- higuchi: ah! they're back. Gin: *opens the door* "..." Akutagawa: "..." *small smile, wave* naoya: *YAAAAAWN* im gonna just crash here tonight... sonia: *peeek* papa? Chuuya: *holds out his arms* sonia: *runs up to him and hugs him* Chuuya: >w< Gin: "...How was it?" Akutagawa: "Bizarre. And Naoya knocked out Dazai." Gin: "...You seem pleased." Akutagawa: "...It wasn't a bad evening." naoya: *asleep on the couch* Chuuya: "Let's get you home, Sonia...Thanks Higuchi, Gin." -morning- Tachihara: =w= Girl 6: "...I'm going to go now." Tachihara: "Not up for breakfast?" Girl 6: *puts on her jacket* "No." *leaves, slams the door* Tachihara: "..." *contented sigh, falls back asleep* -elsewhere- Kid: *rubs Stocking's back* stocking: =w= Kid: *smooch* "Morning." stocking: morning to you too~ Kid: *continues to rub her back lightly* "How are you?" stocking: good. thanks for last night~ Kid: ^\\\^ "Thank you as well...That was great." *kisses the back of her neck* stocking: hehehe~ Kid: "...You know what?" *hugs her* stocking: what~? Kid: "I think the saying goes 'practice makes perfect'..." *rests a hand along her stomach* -elsewhere- yana: so you guys just dumped it off the side of the road then? pushkin: pretty much. Ivan: Q_Q "...Don't tell Master." yana: hey, if you wont say anything, i wont say anything. Ivan: *imitates zipping his lips* yana: plus, i think he's been preoccupied in dealing with the padre. Hawthorne: "..." *staring at a table* FD: "...You don't like it?" Hawthorne: "..." *picks up a mask from the table* FD: "It's either that, or you can be discovered immediately as soon as you set one foot outside of this cell." Hawthorne: "...How do you know I won't run?" FD: "You won't. You've seen what I have done to my captives. And what I could do to your friend." zoey:.... Hawthorne: "..." *takes off his glasses...puts on the mask* zoey: master.....will you.....put him in his place? FD: *smiles at Zoey* "As you can see, I already have." -elsewhere- Kunikida: >_< "That was a waste of an evening..." *takes an aspirin* yosano: *sigh* Dazai: "..." Tanizaki: ._.;;; "...So, Doc, was your evening any better?" -elsewhere- Todoroki: "Zzz..." fuyumi: *making waffles* *Phone alarm goes off* Todoroki: =_= *turns it off, gets out of bed, exits room* "..." fuyumi: morning. Todoroki: "Good morning..." *yawn* "Thank you again." fuyumi:.....so, how was....you know... Todoroki: "..." *sits down* "...She is not how I remember her." fuyumi: ...... Todoroki: "She still seems distant, sad..." fuyumi:.....if i get some time off, i'll go see her. Todoroki: *nods* "She would like that." -elsewhere- dia: *looking at the snow falling* Karim: "..." pearl: she always looks so sad this time of the year... Karim: "Holidays can do that...without family." pearl: ..... dia: ...... {dia: *wide eyed, terrified*} {FD: <Now, now...Is that really the face you want to put on?>} {dia: *backing away, slipping on some of the blood*} {FD: <Oh...Watch your step.>} {dia: <s...stay away....>} {FD: <Or what? You think you can escape punishment?>} {dia: *trembling, tears falling*} {FD: <None of us can escape it. And I am here to fulfill one purpose...To create a world without sin.> *lifts his hand*} dia:........ Karim: "..." *nudges Pearl* pearl: um....dia? dia: !!....yes? Karim: "...We were going to have some hot chocolate and watch the snow. Mind the company?" dia:...fine, thanks. Karim: *sets down the mugs* "...It's really coming down." dia:...yes. Karim: "...Enough to build a snow fort." -elsewhere- Triple A: *face down in snow* trixie: *sniffing* Triple A: *muffled grunt* "Be gone, you dumb mutt." *his head was pelted with snowballs* trixie:....*squats* -elsewhere- Mephisto: "??? Dear? You're...looking rather pleased." felisia: i have a feeling things are looking up. ^^ Mephisto: "Oh, that sounds lovely!" *offers a cookie* -elsewhere- Hiro: *struggling to carry grocery bags* sayaka: heyo! EF: mind if we help? Hiro: "O-Oh! Hey, you two..." *offers one bag each* "What are you up to?" sayaka: just doing some grocery shopping. ^^ mom asked me to picks some stuff up Hiro: "That's good...I'm running this errand for Mom." *points to a food bank across the street* sayaka: ah. i see. Hiro: "Yep...It's getting colder, and after the city's destruction, more people are without homes this year." sayaka: ...yeah.... Hiro: "Sayaka, have any plans for the winter break?" sayaka: i might do some snowboarding. Hiro: "Nice! I tried that...and fell...down the slope..." EF: ._.; sayaka:...ouch. Hiro: ^^; "Not my best...How about you, EF?" EF: i've never actually been snowboarding. ^^; Hiro: "Skiing?" EF: no. sayaka: ice skating? EF: *shakes head* sayaka:....have you ever built a snowman? -elsewhere- Yohei: "Yo, Mono." mono: ya? Yohei: "Chie wanted you to have this. She just knitted it." *holds up an asymmetrical sweater* mono:....i dont want it. *putting it on* >n< Yohei: "...Yeah, you're really showing me how much you 'don't want it.'" *smiles* "I'll let Chie know you love it." mono: !!!! 7n7 Yohei: "Yo, Chie! Mono says it's the best thing ever!" mono: HEY! chie: *chuckles* glad to hear. *shadow head pat* mono: =///n///=;;; Yohei: "Maybe you could knit her another one for Christmas." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "..." *closes a book, looks out the window* -snow's coming down nicely- Akutagawa: "..." *grabs his jacket, exits his room* -naoya left a note saying 'went home, thanx 4 letting me crash'. there is a small doodle of her giving a peace sign- Akutagawa: "..." *small smile, places it on the bookshelf* "..." *looks around* -no one else home- Akutagawa: "..." *exits the apartment, locks the door...walks downstairs to the snow* -peaceful out...- Akutagawa: "..." *falls back into the snow* elise: akutagawa are you dead? Akutagawa: "...Just making a snow angel." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: =w= "So warm..." fang-hua: yeah. reimi: =w= Tsukiyo: *stretches* "I don't want to get out...Hey, how's the Commander doing?" fang-hua: training as usual. Tsukiyo: >3< "He should be enjoying the winter weather...Or taking a dip in the hot spring." fang-hua: well, you know how he is. Tsukiyo: "..." *smirks* -elsewhere- Medusa: *sets out ingredients...and a magic tome* neian: *in her playpen* Medusa: *has the page opened to a locator spell* ("Without Ponera's resources, I'll need to locate some additional items...") -elsewhere- Free: "You enjoying this?" milia: *staring at the tree in awe* eruka: ^^ Free: "Pretty tall, right?" milia: it's so shiny! Free: "Still got this..." *holds up the tree topper* milia: can i put it on? *shiny eyes* Free: *hands it to her* "Just need to lift you up..." milia: hold on! *butterfly wings and...* *place* success! eruka: well done, milia! Free: "Yeah--that was really good!" milia:.....^^ Free: "Just have to plug in the lights..." -elsewhere- Steinbeck: *sipping tea* twain: *asleep* Steinbeck: "..." *opens the window, scoops out snow...* twain: *yaaaawn* uuugh, i always get so tired in the winter! =3=

[koolkat9]

In the Deep (Ch. 5)

How Does He Know You Love Him?

In a matter of days, I was right as rain again. Although it was nice for Ludwig to come to visit me in bed, I was excited to get out of that room and back near the sea. Also, knowing I wouldn’t have to worry about Ludwig drying up was another benefit of our regular spot. I still couldn’t shake the sounds of his gasps from my mind. Unfortunately, there was more than that to worry about. Ever since that night with Ludwig in the tub, ignoring my feelings for him had become difficult and there was no more hiding of the fact that I had fallen in love.

“Have you ever been in love?” I asked Francis carefully over breakfast. Francis was the last person I wanted to be talking to about this, but it wasn’t like I knew anyone else around. Though, the sight of him almost choking on his water made it a bit more bearable.

“What has brought this on?” 

“Fine…” I gulped not wanting to say what I was about to. “You were right,” I whispered.

“Quoi? I didn’t hear you.”

I groaned, burying my face into my hands. “You were right. I think I love Ludwig.”

“Ah! C’est bon,” Francis exclaimed, practically bouncing in his seat. Maybe I should have just suffered in silence. Now the frog could brag and tease me to his heart's content, knowing he was right and possibly.

“Yeah, Yeah. Now about your love life. Do you have a partner?”

Francis’ smile faltered slightly, his eyes becoming somewhat sad. “Oh..oui. Two to be exact. We’re all engaged actually. Hopefully, they’ll keep their damn promise and sit down with me to plan the wedding once they get home from their fishing trip.”

“You miss them?” I asked without really thinking. It wasn’t like I cared for Francis, it was only a natural question. Seeing him sad definitely didn’t make me feel bad. Not at all.

“Yes. Very much. But that’s what it's like when you’re in love.”

I tried to push back a smile, but I still felt the corners of my mouth twitch. Who knew he could be so...sentimental...dare I say sweet. But this talk about missing people was bringing up some unpleasant feelings of my own so I figured it was best to move on. “I guess. So...How exactly did you guys end up together?”

“Oh, it's such a romantic story!” 

So the first of the two he met was his childhood friend Antonio. They apparently had shared their first kiss, but didn’t actually start dating until after their schooling. Shortly after that, they moved in together as Francis had inherited the inn from his parents and Antonio had started a fishing business. While out on one of his fishing excursions, Antonio came across their other partner, Gilbert, who was shipwrecked. But there seemed to be more to it. When Francis talked about this part of the story, he seemed hesitant, almost like he had to think about what he had to say. It felt off to me, but I didn’t say anything. I just needed to see that he wasn’t just all talk when it came to love. Francis went on, explaining how Antonio and Gilbert got close during that trip and they fell in love. Antonio brought Gilbert home to introduce him to Francis and the three became instant friends. Soon enough Francis also started to fall for Gilbert and he eventually confided in Antonio about it. Antonio who had also started with feelings proposed they try and court Gilbert together. 

“One thing led to another,” Francis sighed dreamily, “and we started dating and got engaged about a year and a half later.”

“That’s...quite the story.”

“Yes. They come home in about two weeks.” Francis suddenly sprung up. “Oh Arthur, you’ll be able to meet them. We could even have a double date with you and Ludwig.”

I rolled my eyes. “Ludwig and I aren’t even dating so don’t get ahead of yourself.”

“Ah, right,” Francis said, taking a seat once more. “Well if you want my advice-”

“I don’t.” I did. And he knew it.

“Just be honest with him Arthur. I’m pretty sure he likes you too.”

My cheeks went warm at the comment. It's not like I hadn’t considered Ludwig returning my feelings, but it couldn’t be that easy. Could it? Francis must have picked up on my hesitation as he went on to add, “All you can do is try.”

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The salty sea air filled my lungs as I took a deep breath. ‘All you can do is try,’ echoed through my mind as I cautiously made my way across the rocky path. Ludwig turned towards me, practically glowing in the sunlight, stopping me in my tracks. I probably stared for a bit too long. 

“Guten Abend,” he greeted with a small smile.

“Ah...y-yes good evening,” I stuttered out. 

“Are you going to sit?” Ludwig asked after a moment. 

Mentally kicking myself for being so awkward, I sat down next to him, but I was unable to meet his gaze.

“Everything okay?”

“Just peachy.”

“Okay…” He didn’t seem to believe me, but at the same time, he didn’t ask further. “So...any questions for today?”

Thank goodness, something normal. I had welcomed the distraction until I realized I had nothing to ask except for one topic. That topic was part of what had me so on edge in the first place. Then again, asking about mating rituals of his kind would be educational, normal, and possibly give me the confidence I needed. 

“Y-Yes...we’ve covered almost everything b-but...there is one more thing...we talked about it a little bit a few nights ago-”

“Just spit it out Arthur,” Ludwig interjected sharply.

“Mating Rituals. Does your kind have any mating rituals?”

His cheeks flushed and shoulders stiffened. “M-Mating rituals?” he sputtered.

“Yes...You don’t have to share anything you don’t want to. I just…”

“It's okay.” His voice was too high-pitched for me to believe that, but I let him continue. “Well...There’s..um...Sorry...I’m not the most experienced with this stuff.”

“Don’t worry. Just do what you can.”

With a breath, Ludwig went on. “Well...I better start at the beginning. Usually the more...I guess...masc-...wait no...dominant ones of our species will start building nests with all kinds of plants and coral they can find. Some go for comfort, some make it more decorative, or a mix in between. It's all to attract a mate. It used to be used as...y-you know…” His gaze shifted awkwardly down to his lap, his blush creeping down his neck. “To have babies. But it's not like that anymore. At least not solely...for childbearing I mean but-”

“I get the picture,” I coughed awkwardly. Not that the idea of having sexual relations with Ludwig never crossed my mind (if anything it crossed my mind a little too much), but to talk so openly about it gave me anything but confidence. “Anything else?” 

“There is a calling in our language. It is a certain pattern of chirps and clicks that also attract potential mates. Once we find someone, we further engage in conversation and go from there.”

“Do you mind showing me?” I asked, “the call I mean.”

“Oh...uh...s-sure.” Ludwig looked a bit unsure, but proceeded anyway. He sounded almost like a dolphin, but it was still distinct enough. I found my cheeks heating up, my mind thinking what it would be like if he was calling to me like that. I shook my head, patting my cheeks to get rid of their colour. I didn’t need him getting suspicious. 

“What about you?” Ludwig questioned.

“What?”

“What kind of rituals does your kind have?”

I was surprised that he was asking now too. He never asked for prior questions. For a moment I allowed myself to hope, to think that this meant he liked me too. And I answered: “Hmm...there are a few though not everyone uses the same ones. But basic ones? There is the ritual of giving gifts like flowers, chocolates, jewelry…”

“Like my bracelet?” Ludwig’s eyes met mine. I felt like I just backed myself into a corner and more words got trapped in my throat. My gaze fell to the water. 

“I...um...ah...tech...I…well…”

“Arthur?” His hand found my shoulder, constricting my throat further. This was my chance, I had narrowed a confession down to one word.

“N-No,” I said instead. “Gifts can be for a variety of reasons. This one was out of guilt and...friendship.” At least it wasn’t a complete lie. 

“Oh…” His face fell, looking almost disappointed. “Anything else?”

“Well, then we go on a date which means we go to a restaurant or some other venue and get to know each other. Then there is the first kiss.”

“First kiss?” Ludwig asked with a quirked brow.

“Uh...Yes...Like, when you press your lips together and…”

“I think you need to show me.”

I swore I almost broke my neck when I turned back to him.“What?”

“Show me.” There was this intense fire in his eyes as he bore into me. My heartbeat quickened and my breath became short. That sly bugger. 

“I-I guess it can’t be helped,” I squeaked. I cautiously leaned forward, eyes closed, too scared to look. Ludwig ended up meeting me halfway just as I was about to give into my nerves. My eyes snapped open as his lips softly pressed against mine. They were cold, wet, but made me feel warm inside and out. It was like I was on fire, just like that moment from a few nights ago. As the kiss continued, I let my eyes slip closed and pulled him closer by his neck. Oh God, it was better than I could ever imagine. 

Unfortunately, we had to pull away, both of us gasping for breath. I didn’t move far, however, letting our breaths mingle. “I thought you didn’t know what a kiss was,” I joked, pressing my forehead against Ludwig’s.

“Maybe that was a lie,” he laughed sheepishly.

“So...are you going to make me a nest?”

“Shut up,” He hissed before going in for another kiss. 

Author’s Note: I’m so sorry this chapter took so long. I had bad writer’s block for it, then I got caught up in ship events here on Tumblr and then university started which is taking up a lot of my time. That being said, updates won’t be as consistent as they once were, but don’t worry, I would never discontinue this story.

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