#saying that i look old w/ my glasses and how i shouldnt have cut my hair. telling me 'you shouldve asked me first i wouldve stopped you'

[discountwives]

so glad my coworker and i find our other coworker a lil creepy im still weirded out by how touchy he is w/ all the girls (+ me bc closeted) but hes like EXTRA friendly to me and ik its not just in my head bc she pointed out how friendly he is w/ me like brother dont try it im bigger and faster than you leave me alone pls be normal

[okaybutlikeimagine]

Imagine Hopper finding out that older women are flirting with his boy (saying innapropriate things, toching him and what not). And its before Billy is with Steve. And Hopper have a talk with Billy about that he doesnt need to behave like that with older women anymore.

Okay i never even thought about this but when i saw this ask i couldn’t STOP thinking about it bc like????? The boy is 17 in season 2 and even if he maybe is 18 by season 3, that's just BARELY LEGAL and Very Gross and our society let's women off the hook for preying on young boys bc it's seen almost like "lucky" for the boy?? Like "what boy wouldn't want a 40 yr old woman wanting to fuck him????" And that's super gross!! And awful!! (There was a whole reality game show thing that had a lot of this and it was So So Gross, if anyone wants to ask me about that i have Lots of opinions on that show in particular)

But ANYWAY I'm gonna say that Hop had that same mentality. He might have even had a little one time tryst w/ the woman who lived next door and didn't seem to think a lot of it bc she always said if it wasn't gonna be w/ him then it'd be w/ the milkman and hop always thought that dude was a skeeze. He knew a few kids growing up who had women after them, taking them to Woodstock when that went down, making everything look like they just thought the boy was a "handsome young man". I'm gonna say that Hopper let all that shit slide in the past.

But then he saw it happening to Billy.

Hop is out on a call, helping a cat out of a tree or something mundane, when he hears a loud laugh and looks over to see it's Mrs. Peters and….. and Billy. His son, Billy. Leaning his elbow up against the top of his car and chuckling a bit with the loud woman. He's biting the knuckle of his thumb and he's smirking around it but that's what alerts Hop bc the boy has only been living w/ them a few months, sure, but Hopper knows that he only does that when he's anxious about something. He'll do it when he has a big test at school that day or when he accidentally breaks a glass while washing it.

And so they're talking (well she's talking and Billy will occassionally say something that makes her laugh even LOUDER) and good fucking luck to whoever Jim was supposed to be helping bc he's watching this woman like a hawk as she lightly touches her exposed collarbone and graces a finger over it gently and that's all the hint Hopper would ever need to invite a woman home but it's a dirty fucking trick to play on a hot blooded 17 yr old. And Billy shifts his weight closer to his car and hop KNOWS the boy is trying to leave. Plus Hop knows Billy prefers boys bc he's told him so he can only imagine how uncomfortable he must be.

So when the woman reaches a hand out and caresses Billy's shoulder and squeezes his arm a little with another loud laugh, Hop is storming across the street. He watches Billy tense up and play it off as a flex and Hop is there in a flash, saying: "any interesting gossip today, Mrs. Peters?"

Billy stops biting his knuckle.

"Oh no! Just chatting with your boy here. You know, he's a very handsome young man"

Hop keeps himself from snarling.

"Well, don't let him keep you here. I know he's got a motormouth. Can talk for hours…."

Billy rolls his eyes at that. The woman giggles.

And after she leaves, Billy tries to get into his car with a quick goodbye but hopper puts a hand on his shoulder (gentle so as to not scare the shaken boy more)

"What was that about?"

Billy shrugs. "She just wanted to talk, i don't know."

"Seemed a little friendly for just talking."

"Yeah well, a lot of the women around here are… Friendly. I'm sure you know that, Chief."

Hop doesn't like that answer.

"Look, billy i-... I don't like how she was looking at you."

"Don't get jealous now, Pops. I'll leave some fish out there for ya."

"Cut the crap kid, don't forget i know-" but hop stops bc they're in public and no one's paying them any mind but that doesn't mean no one's listening. Everything has ears in Hawkins.

Billy deflates a bit, putting his act off with a sigh.

"Why'd you even entertain that, huh?" Hop asks. Billy bites the inside of his lip and looks for all the world like a nervous little boy.

"Because…If i don't talk they touch me more. To get my attention or some shit I dunno. And it's…nice to see them smile at me I guess. I don't fucking know."

And I just wanna say that we talk a lot about Daddy issues and YES, I agree, those are major, but can we talk about mommy issues too over here??? Bc I see a Billy who knows he's hot as hell and basically a suburban-mom-yearning-for-a-divorce's wet dream. And his own mother left him w/ a man who tormented him his whole life and Susan shows no care for him so he never had that mother figure who gave him support and comfort and solace.

So when these mothers show him interest and invite him in for cookies or offer to buy him alcohol, all in exchange for the ability to give him lewd glances and to squeeze his arm or (sometimes) pinch his ass…Well this is just the relationship he has with older women now.

And hopper feels awful that this boy has gotten so used to this. He thinks about all of the boys he's seen getting touched by older women and tries to think if they looked uncomfortable. And he tells Billy that those women shouldn't be doing that.

"No one else cares." Billy shrugs.

"Yeah sure but… theres no way in hell someone like me would be getting away with doing that to a girl your age."

"You sad you can't touch teenagers-?"

"Shut up, Billy. I'm saying it shouldnt be any fucking different. And you shouldn't feel like you needed to do that just to get respect from those women. You're not a fucking toy for them to play with."

"You're gonna have to tell all the lonely women of hawkins-"

"Look they all subscribe to Cosmo for a reason. They can use that. If they keep bothering you, let me know and I'll set it straight. Somehow."

And so TELL ME Billy isn't shocked and awed and a little teary when he meets Joyce bc hop and her are dating and they all hang out a lot for dinners and stuff and Billy learns Joyce is a badass who takes care of her sons like it's her life goal bc it fucking IS for her. And Billy is washing dishes w/ Will and says he thinks Joyce is pretty cool and will tells Billy that Joyce seems to really like Billy. And at first Billy thinks it's the same as every other woman but will says 

"When Hop’s around and you’re not she asks if you’re eating well. Or if you’re sleeping alright. Or how you’re doing in school and all that.” Will shrugs like it’s nothing particularly new.

But billy’s heart nearly stops with how fast it beats from those words. He almost drops the plate he's washing, 

“If I didn’t know any better and if I didn’t almost die twice, I’d think she worries more about you than about Jonathan and I.”

And now Billy’s going to cry. He hates it, it’s overwhelming and hot but he really can’t hold it back. This woman, who has absolutely no blood relation to him whatsoever asks how he’s eating and sleeping. Asks about his schooling. Cares for him so much that she asks after him.

He sniffles, and Will stops drying the plate in his hand.

“Billy? You alright?”

“Yeah.” He says, sniffling a bit more and pausing before splashing Will with the water in the sink.

He cries out “Hey!” before kicking at billy’s ankle.

❤️✨

[masosade]

Maso’s Escape

Warnings: Contains mentions of torture, lots of blood, mentions of vomit and, obviously, violence

x-x

"Rise and shine! It's another beautiful day to get tortured, you useless bag of shit~" Alice sang as she entered into the dark, musty chamber, which smelled worse every time, she felt.

Unlike her prisoner, she was refreshed and well rested after a peaceful night in cuddling with her sweetheart. It was the first day back in the Grimdark Office after her stay ('VACATION' as Birch insisted stubbornly) at Morayne's Office, which sat quiet and undisturbed most of the time and Alice was ready to return back to business, to start anew with fresh motivation, and that meant taking out the trash first.

She kicked the limp form sitting in its chair to wake it. Its four arms were shackled to the tattered armrests and its feet, bare and bruised despite not having moved in the last months, were bound tightly to the chair's legs.

The figure reacted slowly, first flexing its hands and then lifting its head up at her, like it had just been woken from a nap. Which it wasnt — Alice had made sure Maso had been unable to sleep ever since she caught him.

Sure she could’ve just let Melissa torment him with his own personal nightmares, but nothing felt quite as bad as not being able to sleep. For months.

Any sane human would’ve broken down at that alone. But Alice prided herself in creativity when it came to cruelty, so depriving Maso of his sleep was just one in many tactics she used to utterly break his spirit.

She grabbed a handful of Maso's hair and yanked it back, forcing him to squint up at her.

"Didnt you hear my greeting?" She sneered. "It’s only polite to return it."

His eyes were unfocused, confused, bloodshot. Dark rings circled his lids both where his eyes were and where he used to have an extra pair, which had been self inflicted mutilation. He was a sad, mismatched mutation of two Stanleys brutally fused together under the name of science, and now this pitiful body only housed a broken soul. He was doomed to die alone in misery and Alice couldnt be more pleased.

Pleased because, no matter what he endured, she had suffered far worse at the hands of the god he sacrificed her to back in spring. No matter how he hurt, he had inflicted more pain on both her and her loved one. There was no room for sympathy in Alice’s eyes.

Maso’s gaze finally focused and instead of the look of fear Alice was expected, he simply grinned. It stretched slowly from one side to another, like syrup pooling reluctantly out of its glass.

"Heyyy," he croaked hoarsely. By now his vocal chords had endured torment of its own with his screams and incessant rambles followed by weeks of silence. It was awful to listen to, he sounded like rusty hinges grating on sand.

Alice's glee disappeared and she dropped his head, wiping her hand on her dress in disgust.

"What are you smiling at?" She snapped.

"Eevvvery time I look at you," Maso began, but stopped. He straightened up and flexed his hands again.

"...every time, I think about how funny it was to watch you get your ass kicked by Cipher." He finished, grinning. Impishly. A sure fire way to get Alice pissed and she would’ve smacked him across the mouth earlier, but something had distracted her.

"Whats wrong with your hand?"

"Aww, dont you remember? You cut off four of my fingers last month."

"Yes. Last month.” Alice took one of Maso's hands and pulled it up to examine it closer.

Maso's smile widened, but she didnt notice.

"It’s bleeding. It hasnt scabbed or infected or even healed in any way." The blood oozing out of the dismemembered digits wasn’t black or tainted, it didn’t even smell bad. Even if he had simply rubbing his wounds against the chair to keep it from healing, it would’ve been infected by now, surely changed into a sickly dark brown or worse, pulpy with pus.

Alice looked down and noticed a giant puddle of dark liquid pooling at their feet, soaking into her boots and what remained of Maso’s shredded clothes.

'The blood would explain why its so wet in here but...'

"But thats impossible."

The smile had changed into a big, shit eating smirk.

“If you’ve been bleeding since last month, then that would mean you wouldnt have any blood left by now. You would be a fucking husk, or dead, or—”

Alice stopped. She stared at the hand she was holding up to her face and realized with an onsetting dread that she shouldnt be able to hold his hand this high if it was shackled...to...the...chair.

Maso brought his knee up and kicked her in the stomach. She dropped his hand and stumbled, doubling over in pain. If she had anything in her stomach, she would've lost it but nothing came out as she retched and gasped for breath.

"Oohhh yesss," Maso sang, his voice suddenly a lot stronger and less hoarse than he made it out to be. He got up from his chair and stretched leisurely while Alice heaved at his feet.

"You have no idea how long I've been wanting to do that. Oh, that felt so good!"

Alice turned her head up to look at him and regretted it instantly when he kneed her in the face. A loud cra-ack filled the room and she cried out in surprise and pain as bone shattered.

Maso cackled with utter glee while Alice cradled her broken nose, blood streaming down her face and dripping onto her dress.

"Man, you don't know how often I've fantasized about beating you to a bloody pulp! I thought ol' Jonny was cruel but you give that word a whooole 'nother meaning!" He grabbed her by the hair like she had done earlier and yanked her head up.

"You know, if I were as evil as you, I would drag you the chair and do a little repeat of aaall my memorable sessions," He grinned. "Show you just how well I paid attention to your lessons. That's what they were, weren't they? Lessons to teach the bad boy how wrong he was~"

Alice spat a mouthful of blood at his feet. "Y-you couldn't-" She rasped. "They would find out- you wont get away w-with this--"

"Wanna bet?"

He leaned close and Alice flinched, expecting another hit. But he didn't strike her again, at least not the way she expected.

“Maaybe if they’re distracted..”

Maso smeared his bleeding hand across Alice's face, mixing it with her own. He laughed at her disgusted expression and let go of her hair, letting her crumble down onto the floor, right into the old pool of blood. From up close she realized she had been mistaken. It wasn't blood, or not just blood. She was sitting in water, water ran from the ceilings, from the walls...from Maso's pores.

It churned with unseen forces and the ground seemed to give way underneath her, pulling her down through the opening doorway.

"Calypso says hi," Maso purred.

Alice scrambled for halt, but her arms felt heavy and her mind was filled with paralyzing dread. It felt like it had in her time out in the Void, where she was trapped with the Creature that whispered the most awful things known to the Universe into her thoughts, filling her with despair undescribable for words.

It was coming back to get her, She lay dormant in the depths of the waters now threatening to swallow Alice whole.

The sheer panic couldn't move Alice's muscles as she pleaded for something to give her halt and keep her from sinking back into Calypso's grasp.

Maso smirked and tipped an imaginary hat at her.

"See you later...ooor maybe, see you never again! I wish you endless sufferings in your path~" He taunted and sauntered out of the door, once again leaving her to die at the hands of Calypso.

She tried to scream for help, but found her throat strung shut by the suffocating fear now coursing through her veins.

She was waiting, eagerly and there was nothing Alice could do to break free and save herself from drowning-

Just as her head dipped underneath the surface, something yanked her back, hard to knock what little air she had left out completely.

Alice hacked and coughed, trying to refill her lungs desperately. Still blind in panic, she crawled away from the hole where the water licked at her ankles, ready to drag her back in. But something had changed and only when she had collapsed, shivering, in the corner, did she realize what happened.

The necklace, the one she had made for herself and Melissa only hours prior had warmed up. The blood red gem was glowing, creating a barrier of warmth around Alice as she shivered, knees drawn to her chest. The portal seemed to hiss sinisterly but the tides couldnt reach Alice past the protective bubble and so it retreated, reluctantly, slowly, making sure Alice knew that it was going to try again, and more viciously than before.

Alice watched it retreat, not daring to blink before it had vanished completely. Only once it was gone for good, did she ease. Dizziness replaced the terror she had felt mere seconds earlier and she was just able to call for help before she collapsed, this time unconscious, onto the dirty floor.

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 102

from snake monster battles, to magical girl stories, and retellings of monte cristo

*there's a note left for Naho, Lei-Lei, and Genny*

genny: ??

lei-lei: what do you think it is?

genny: it's a note.

lei-lei: =3= i can see that.

*it has a cartoon bear smiling sticker in the lower corner*

Note: "Dear charges--Today's lesson is search and destroy. I'm hiding somewhere on campus. You have until the end of the day to find me. Warning: I am super-incognito. 💗 Tezca"

naho: ok then, let's do this!

*Any clues in the room? Hmm...Looks like the closet door in the classroom is opened slightly...*

lei-lei: *peeeeeek*

*creepy eyes are staring out* OWO

lei-lei: found hi-

*the bear head rolls off its shoulders, stopping at Genny's feet...there's no head on the body*

genny + naho + lei-lei:...............*SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM*

Head: OWO *a slip of paper falls out of the head*

naho: ?? *picks it up*

*The paper is a receipt for breakfast at the DWMA cafeteria*

naho: come on, this way!

-elsewhere-

Eijiro: *face close to the glass* "Ooooo! Look at that one!"

mina: coool! *taking pics with her iphone*

ochako: wow, look at the jelly fish!

kaminari: QuQ;;;;;;

Tokoyami: "??? Something wrong?"

kaminari: i-i-i'm fine! i just- uh- BATHROOM BRB! *runs*

Tokoyami: "...Maybe he doesn't like crowds?"

jirou: *sweatdrop*

Todoroki: "It's pretty relaxing to watch..."

ochako: yeah. they look so pretty, dont they?

Todoroki: *glances* "...Yes."

ochako: ^^

Todoroki: "..." .\\\. *looks back at the fish*

Iida: "Hmm...Excellent form for movement..."

ochako: oh look at that one!

Todoroki: "H-Huh?"

Iida: *looking*

-she's pointing to one jellyfish-

ochako: it almost looks like a hot air balloon.

jirou:....i dont think i'll ever be able to unsee that now.

Iida: "Hm, it does."

Todoroki: "I wonder whether there's any jellyfish superhero...with a hot-air balloon."

mina: that would be totes cool!

-elsewhere-

Lucy: X~X "Everything hurts...My hair hurts..."

kirako: what happened?

Lucy: "Training...Kunikida had me do 'roadwork'--jogging for hours..."

kirako: oh dear. ^^;

Lucy: T~T "Not make me move. I just want to die here."

kirako: ^^; want something to eat?

Lucy: *nod nod* "A smoothie?"

kirako: sure thing. ^^

-elsewhere-

Rin: *walking through snow, checking the map*

stocking: *looking around*

Yukio: "The GPS tracker still isn't working...I suggest heading to the Shrine first."

stocking: good call.

-the shrine is just up ahead-

gilda:.....*shaking* b-buh....

Rin: "Where're the priests and such?"

stocking: hm....?? gilda?

gilda:...bu....bad....energy.....

Yukio: "..." *turns off the safety* "What kind of bad energy?"

stocking: ...something in the shrine?

Rin: *looks up* "..."

*something comes rolling down the hill from the Shrine*

stocking: ?? ...hello? is someone here?

Rin: "...Guys? Does that thing rolling down the hill look human-shaped?"

stocking: ?!?

*It's...Shura!*

stocking: !!!!!! shura!!

shura: *she's out cold*

stocking: *running over to her* rin, help me get her up. we need to get her back to the inn!

shura: nnh...mama....

Rin: "Got it!" *lifts her*

Yukio: *looks behind them, scoping for any threats* "..."

-something watches in the distance-

-elsewhere-

Tachihara: "Man, I'm this old and still have to have roommates?"

naoya: ah, suck it up, cupcake.

Tachihara: "I will suck nothing up!"

hirotsu: my sincerest apologies for your apartment, naoya.

naoya: ah, its fine. no skin offa my nose.

Tachihara: *grumbles* "We at least getting a TV?"

naoya: duh, of course.

Tachihara: "With a PS4?"

naoya: sure, why not.

Tachihara: "WOOT!"

-elsewhere-

sayaka: *on the bus to hoozuki* ^^

Passenger: *looking out the window* *sighs*

sayaka: ??

Passenger: "? Oh...Sorry. Just thinking..."

sayaka: ah.

Passenger: "The Ripper..."

sayaka: yeah, i've heard about that. *shudders* (magical girl murders....freaky.)

Passenger: "Makes you not want to leave your house..."

sayaka: well _im_ not scared. (YES I AAAAAAM!!!! DX> )

Passenger: "??? I am..."

sayaka: understandable. .u.;;

-at akanegasaki high school, it's lunch time-

arisa: *nom*

Matsuri: ^w^

Chisato: *eating quietly*

haruka: not to soil the mood, but have you heard about the recent murder?

Chisato: "..." *nods*

Matsuri: "Aw, that _does_ sour the mood." -~-

arisa: eh, nothing _we_ couldnt handle.

???: what are you, stupid?

arisa: -_-#

mika nishinaka: didnt you hear? this 'ripper' hunts magical girls. so that makes you four perfect targets.

arisa: you know what nishinaka? bite my ass.

mika nishinaka: WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY TO ME?!

arisa: you heard me. go legally brain dead. from lack of oxygen. from choking on my whole ass.

mika nishinaka: why you little-

mika's friend: whatever, come on mika, those losers arent worth your time.

mika's friend 2: yeah.

mika nishinaka:...tch- you got off easy.

arisa: >XP

Matsuri: ^^; "Went better than expected..."

Chisato: "Unbelievable. Can't you try to stay calm?"

arisa: i could do that if she wasnt such a biatch all the time.

haruka: ^^;

Chisato: "In school, could you try not to curse so much?"

arisa: *grumble* =~= i swear, summer break cant get here sooner...

intercom: attention, will arisa narumi, chisato shion, haruka kanade, and matsuri hinata please report to the principal's office?

arisa: AW COME ON! D8<

haruka: normally i'd assume arisa was in trouble again, but they did call all of us, so i'm assuming it might be a briefing?

Chisato: "In all likelihood."

Matsuri: "Great!" *leaps up* "Let's get going!"

-elsewhere-

Rin: "...She's still not waking..."

gilda: *patching up shura's injuries*

Yukio: "The injuries are consistent with any number of demons...The slice here seems most indicative of a serpentine one, such as a hydra."

stocking: do you think she's poisoned?

Yukio: "Given how shallow the cuts are, I think that's a reasonable assumption. But it'll take time to check her blood."

stocking: *sigh*

Rin: "...Shura, come back to us...You can't die like this..."

shura:...nhg...nghuh? uhh...my head....

stocking: take it easy, shura.

shura: huh? st-stocking? what're you doing here?

stocking: we could ask you the same thing. you just left without a word.

shura:....heh, i guess the fruit doesnt fall far from the tree after all...

stocking: well, you're my friend, so of course i'll be worried.

shura:....*small smile* guess i have a lot of explaining to do, huh?

Rin: "What happened? Are you poisoned?"

shura: i dont think i am, i doubt hachirou would do that to me...

Yukio: "Hachirou...Why wouldn't he?"

shura: well, i should start from the beginning, shouldnt i? well, im in a contract with a demon known as hachiroutaro okami, the patron deity of the towada area.

Yukio: "The one Fujimoto saw?"

shura: yeah, that one. guess he told you, huh?

Rin: "Only how he found some thief and a hydra."

shura: =3= well, i didnt enter the contract directly, my ancestor, tatsuko kirigakure, did.

stocking: so why are you here?

shura: i heard the illuminati was causing trouble up here. it even woke up a yuki onna from her sleep.

stocking: that explains the blizzard.

Yukio: "The Illuminati didn't give you those injuries: Hachirou did. Why?"

-she explains everything-

stocking: ?!?!?

Yukio: "...That sword is from Hachirou..."

Rin: "Damn...Shura, I'm sorry. It's like a curse."

shura: yeah, dying young isnt fun at all...and i still need to have a kid too.......so if any of you know any cute guys~..

stocking: THIS ISNT SOMETHING TO JOKE ABOUT!

shura:..right...sorry....trying to lighten the mood...

Yukio: -_-;

Rin: "Then let's beat the shit out of Hachi and kill his ass!"

shura: cant. he's immortal.

Yukio: "And even in death, the contract with Shura would continue."

Rin: "Then hit his weak point! Or threaten him!"

shura: not much you can do about this, i'm afraid....*removing bandages* my injuries are healed now at least.

Rin: "?!" *looks at Stocking and Yukio* "Come on--help me out here! Don't you have some plan?"

stocking: im trying to think of something...

shura: just give it up. my fate's pretty much sealed.

Yukio: "..."

Rin: "BULLSHIT! You still have to be alive to teach me more! I need you here to help me kick Satan's ass!"

shura: ...heh *hair ruffle* you still got a long way to go...stocking, i hope you can forgive me for being a shitty tutor.

stocking: *wiping her eyes*

Rin: *shaking in anger and on the verge of crying*

shura: give shiro and mephisto my regards, ok?

Rin: "You have to be kidding me! I--"

Yukio: "Get some rest, Shura." *picks up Rin*

shura:....and stocking. thanks for being my friend.

stocking:...*nods* *exits, tears falling*

-elsewhere-

Inka: *looking in the mirror...tugs one of her eyelids*

sasori: what's up?

Inka: "...Is something off with my eyes? They look...different."

sasori:...huh, they do look a bit different.

Inka: "I wonder why...Puberty?"

sasori: maybe it's a side affect of the adora burst?

Inka: "I wonder if it'll give me a growth spurt, too..." *tries to stretch herself* "URK!!!" *still stretching herself* "...Am I taller?"

-elsewhere-

Kafka: *looking at his right arm* "..." *rotates his shoulders*

-a game can be heard being played on the tv-

Kafka: "???" *checks*

walter 2: hello~

walter 3: hello~

walter 5: hello~

Walter Prime: "Hey!"

Kafka: "... ... ...What the hell are they doing here?"

walter 2 + 3 + 5: playing smash.

Walter Prime: "I'm kicking butt!"

Kafka: "..." *facepalm* "This just seems...insulated. Don't any of you--I mean you--have other people to play against?"

walter 3: maybe

Kafka: "..." *sighs, reclines in a chair, just staring at the screen blankly*

walter 5:.....so did you confess to etta yet?

Kafka: *covers his face, groans*

walter 5: i take that as a no then.

Kafka: "...It's probably too soon. We almost got killed by our abilities...She knows I'm this unclean...bug. I'm gross."

walter 2: never know if ya dont try.

Kafka: "..." *stands up, exits*

-elsewhere-

Chisato: *sitting with the others in the Principal's office*

headmaster: i assume you all know why you're here?

arisa: nishinaka started it!

headmaster: ...not that. you've been tasked by the hoozuki's DWMA branch to investigate the ripper murders during your patrols.

Chisato: "Us? That's..." *inhales* "We will take this mission seriously!"

headmaster: you'll also be assisted by a veteran magical girl from death city. feel free to introduce yourself.

sayaka: hey, im sayaka miki nic-

arisa: *SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

sayake: -ce to meet...you...

arisa: oh, my, gee, i am SUCH a huge fan!

sayaka: d'aww. (*SQUEEEE* I HAVE FANS! >w<)

Matsuri: "Yay, new friend!"

Chisato: -_-; "Could we maintain some semblance of integrity?"

sayaka: r-right, right. *ahem* so basically, i'm gonna be joining you gals on your patrols for a while.

haruka: how nice.

arisa: *INHALE* im good, im totally not gonna faint.

Matsuri: *offers a brown paper bag* ^^;

-elsewhere-

Rin: *crosses his arms* "..."

stocking:........

Yukio: "True Cross won't have reinforcements until later tonight--the weather is getting worse."

Rin: "Goddamn it...Why can't Shura just cancel this contract..."

stocking: i feel so helpless....i just wish i could speak to this 'hachirou' and give them a piece of my mind!

Yukio: "If we could only convince him to cancel the contract and free Shura...But like Hachirou, she's too proud."

Rin: "..." *sniffs* *looks around* "???"

gilda: !!!

Rin: "You felt it too, right?"

Yukio: "???"

stocking: *opens the door* !!!!!!!!! s-she's not there!

-meanwhile-

shura:...ngh....nhuh?

???: "Welcome back."

shura: hachirou?

Hachirou: *stares at her with multiple eyes* "You have healed."

shura:....?! w-why cant i move?

Hachirou: "One look into our eyes, and we can keep you in place."

shura: tch- you cant just keep me prisoner here just because _you_ are. plus you have that yuki onna around now, so shouldnt that keep you busy? i may look like your beloved tatsuko, but im not _actually_ her!

Hachirou: "You are Tatsuko--"

shura: the name is Shura Kirigakure! live with it!

Hachirou: "Be quiet!" *walks down the steps* "You are ours..."

???: like hell she is!

shura: ?! *turns*

stocking: CROSS-SLASH!

Hachirou: *knocked back* "Wh-What abomination is this thing..."

shura: stocking!

stocking: you ok?

shura: y-yeah. you really shouldnt'a come here.

*something appears over Stocking's shoulder, coming at her fast--*

stocking: i wanted to, you're my friend... !!! *turns*

*a snake explodes from Hachirou's body, like an arm, wrapping around Stocking's body and biting down*

stocking: *screams out* GAH!

shura: !!!!

Rin: "Stocking!" *leaps, slashing at the snake* "Let go of her!"

Yukio: *aims--*

Hachirou: *already on top of him, smashing their foot into Yukio's head into the snow*

stocking: *struggling to break free*

Hachirou: *wraps snakes around Rin and Stocking* "Cease your movements. Tatsuko, I thought you better than to put others in danger for your sake."

Rin: *trying to bite the snake* *NOM GNARL GROWL*

Hachirou: *looks at Shura's hair* "...A flame that attracts such moths..."

shura: *glares*

stocking: *trying to cut herself free*

Rin: *flames on* "GET THE FUCK OFF OF ME!"

Hachirou: *lets out a loud hiss, the fire and Stocking's angelic and demonic properties overwhelming Hachirou for a moment*

stocking: *SLICE*

Rin: *rolls down the hill before he regains his footing*

Hachirou: "AH!" *slams a snake arm at Stocking's head*

stocking: !!! *dodge*

Yukio: *still under Hachirou's foot* "Stop this..."

Hachirou: "We will no longer wait...Tatsuko, we proceed."

shura: he's just a kid!

Rin: "AH!" *swings, slicing the snake arm that is attacking Stocking*

stocking: thanks.

Hachirou: "They hardly look like kids. And if they are, what does that make you, Tatsuko? Has age made you feel guilt for these humans, these abominations?"

Rin: "Any time...Now let's slice him until there's nothing left!"

shura: i told you, i'm not tatsuko!

Hachirou: "...Wait..." *lets out a chuckle* "Oh, I see...They are hybrids...Interesting...With such properties...I could use them for breeding."

Yukio: "?!"

Rin: ._.; "...Oh, fuck no, you nasty fuck."

stocking: I MAY BE INTO TENTACLES, BUT THAT DOESNT CHANGE THE FACT THAT I'M MARRIED, YOU SHIT!

shura:....waaaay too much info.

Hachirou: "...Tatsuko. Move here." *steps off of Yukio, kicking him over to his back*

Yukio: *gasps, groans...* "I-I can't move..." *struggling to lift his hand to his firearm*

shura: NO WAY! im not gonna do _that_! he's way too young for me.

Hachirou: "NOW!"

Rin: "Oh, fuck this noise--" *swings his blade--* *SLICE*

Hachirou: "AH!"

Rin: "Stocking! Together!"

stocking: right, heaven and hell. REPENT MOTHERFUCKER!

Rin: "AHHHH!" *brings down the sword from above, while Stocking kicks Hachirou up and slices from below*

Hachirou: *groans, but laughing* "You foolish brats! Look at her! Tatsuko is getting old! Her life force ebbs even as you persist with this foolish endeavor! She will die once the contract is complete--"

Rin: "Shura's going to live even older than that!" *slice, slash*

shura: ......

Hachirou: *grabs Rin by the tail--*

Rin: "OW!"

Hachirou: *flings him into Stocking*

stocking: GRK-

shura: hachirou! stop this!

Hachirou: "Why should I? When this is over, you will live on through your children...A phoenix reborn, over and over..."

stocking: and how do you think _she_ feels?!

shura: !!

Hachirou: "We know how she feels. The desperation to keep living. The desire for something more beyond this isolated world. Her loneliness...She is what I want."

Yukio: "...'I'? What happened to 'we'?"

Hachirou: *constricts snakes around Stocking and Rin*

stocking: !!!! grk-

Rin: *gasping, his face going blue*

shura: please, stop this!

Hachirou: "Not as long as you live."

shura:....alright then. *aims the sword at her neck*

stocking: !!! SHURA, DONT!!

Hachirou: "?!" *lets go of them* "Put that down--"

Rin: "Son of a...Shura, stop! We'll...We'll think of something! Bro! Do something!"

Yukio: "...Shura, put it down..."

shura: if i die now, i can end this. for your sakes.

stocking: that wont solve anything!

Yukio: "...I know another way. One where you don't have to die."

shura: ?                            

Yukio: "Hachiroutarou!" *offers his hand* "Will you form a contract with me?"

shura: !!!

Rin: "?!"

Hachirou: "..."

Yukio: "It would be to your advantage, and to mine. If you continue to force her--" *gestures to Shura* "--she will kill herself. That is not what you want."

Hachirou: "...Your terms?"

stocking:...

Yukio: "Free Shura from the demon sword contract--and give it to me, along with the regenerative ability of her blood. In exchange, you will not have to worry about conceiving a child. I will conceive one for you."

Hachirou: "..."

Rin: *epic squick face* "...Wha?"

stocking:...what.....the.....fuck....

gilda: *looking at a book on genetics*... ??

Hachirou: "...What did you say--"

Yukio: "Oh, I'm sorry--did I stutter? I'll repeat: you want another child with Tatsuko. To do so would simply make you a pale imitation of your true hydra form. But if had me conceive a child with her, you avoid that step of debasing yourself to a lowly human or lowly human-demon form. As well, your fixation on hypnotizing your victims--I mean, your intended? It is...Well, it's beneath you. I, however, already have a close, intimate relationship with Shura--"

Rin: *INTERNAL SCREAMING*

stocking: WHAT?!

Rin: "THIS IS SOME SICK SHIT, BRO!"

stocking: AND WHAT WOULD SHIEMI THINK?!

shura: hey, this is no time to be gambling my life for the sake of ships!

Yukio: *ignoring them* "--so it is easy for Shura and me to engage in congress to conceive a child."

Hachirou: "...That's not why you want this. The real reason is...you want my demonic power." *points at Shura, Rin, and Stocking* "You're envious of them."

stocking: oxo;

shura: ....

Rin: "...Wait..." *slight smirk* "Nah...Nah! Yukio, you're not--..." *he stops smiling* "...No...Yukio! You can't be serious! This can't be about--"

Yukio: "Rin...I'm sorry. I want to become stronger. And with Hachirou--"

Rin: "No! This is not you! Think of us! Think of Shiemi--"

*BANG*

stocking: !!!

Rin: *collapsed, shot in his chest, bleeding*

stocking: RIN!!!

Yukio: *not even looking at Rin* "Shura...A pointless death does not suit you. You can still be of use to me. You've been...kind to me all this time. I don't want you suffering from hypnosis for some rape, or to die by suicide. I promise, I'll treat you well."

shura:....

stocking: yukio.....im sorry....but this is too much. *aims sword*

Yukio: "...Stocking..." *aims his gun* "Don't. Rin can survive that bullet. You won't."

stocking: yukio, do you _really_ want to be threatening your boss's daughter?

Yukio: "With this power, he won't be my boss. And True Cross will have a new lord: Hachiroutarou."

Hachirou: "..."

stocking: why you son of a-

*BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG*

stocking: *collapses*

shura: !!!!!!!!!!!! yukio! h-how could you?!

Yukio: "Well, my lord?"

Hachirou: "..." *chuckles* "I like you. Very well."

*snakes wrap around Shura, holding her in place against a tree*

shura: yukio, please, you dont have to do this!

Yukio: "This is for your own good, Shura. Consider it a blessing."

*one snake forms a hand, a finger touching the mark atop Shura's chest*

shura:....im not going to forgive you for this. just so you know.

Yukio: *silent*

*the mark is pulled from Shura's skin, tugging at her body and soul*

shura: grk-

*the mark is ripped from Shura*

shura: *screams out*

Hachirou: "Now, my charge...Kneel."

Yukio: "..." *gets on his knees*

Hachirou: *takes Yukio's shirt--and rips it open, bringing a finger to his chest* "Ah...I haven't been so excited since Tatsuko..."

Yukio: "Thank you, my lord. Like a phoenix, rising from the ashes--"

*SLICE*

Hachirou: "!!!" *coughs up blood*

Rin: "I'M RIGHT BEHIND YOU!"

Hachirou: *gasps*

-SLASH-

*Hachirou's head...rolls off his shoulders*

Yukio: "..." *smiles* "Good work."

stocking: *wipes blood off*

shura: WHAT?! b-but, you were both shot!

stocking: bullet-proof vest~

Rin: "...Wait, what?! Yukio didn't give me one!" *pulls up his shirt, showing a vitamin bullet lodged in his chest* "Yukio, you jerk!"

Yukio: *shrugs* "I only had one!"

shura:......

Yukio: "..." *looks at Shura* "You are now free."

-the blizzard intensifies-

Rin: "??? Oh, right--the Yuki-thingie. Well, we can deal with that...Hard to see now, though...I--GRK!"

stocking: !!

Yukio: "Rin--" *his voice is muffled--before something sounds like it was slammed into the snow*

???: "Unacceptable...Unforgivable!"

stocking: ?!

*something is seen rising from the snow...and it wraps around Shura*

shura: ?!?!?!

???: "You thought your flames and powers were enough? You haven't sliced off all my heads!"

stocking:....aw shit.

*a snake monster--the hydra's true form--towers over them, refusing to let go of Shura*

Hachirou: "FREEZE THEM ALL!"

stocking: well NOW what?

Yukio: "Rin should've burned him when he had the chance!"

Rin: "How is this my fault?! You shot me!"

stocking: now's not the time for sibling squabbles!

Yukio: *grunts* "Rin, burn it, but don't look into its hypnotic eyes. Stocking and I will give you cover."

stocking: *swords out*

Rin: *nods* *runs alongside Hachirou, making burning slices at its sides*

Hachirou: *swinging its tendrils--its eyes meeting Rin's*

Rin: "..." *collapses*

stocking: RIN! DX<

Yukio: "Damn it...How do you slice something when you need to see it?"

???: "Just be faster than its sight!"

Yukio: "..." -_____-#

stocking: ?!

*WHOOSH*

Shima: *waves* "Howdy!"

stocking:......*PUNCH*

Yukio: "...I knew he was in the room next to us the entire time. That's why I threatened to fail him...But no, no one listens to me..."

Shima: X__X

Rin: *lying next to Shima* X_X

stocking: sowwy~ there was a bug~ ^^#

gilda: >~<

Shima: *bounces up, with a black eye* "Hey! I was in the same hot spring inn, undercover on YOUR DAD'S ORDERS--and I never once peeped on you, and this is the thanks I get! ..." *looks Stocking up and down* "You're looking well~"

-PUNCH-

stocking: so sorry~ there was another bug~ ^^##

Shima: X_X *two black eyes*

Yukio: "...I'll wake him up..." *scoops up snow--and shoves it down his pants*

Shima: "AAAAAAH! I'm up!"

Yukio: "You wait until now to show up?!"

gilda: *shaking rin* >^<;;

Shima: "I was...busy." >_>;

stocking:......*SUPLEX CITY BITCH*

Rin: @w@ "No, Pops--you added too much garlic..." *shakes himself awake* "...Gilda? ...Shura!"

Shima: X______X

stocking: hmmm.... *lightbulb* i have an idea, rin, use this! *hands him a pocket mirror*

Rin: "Oh, like the gorgon!"

Yukio: "...You know _that_ story?"

Rin: "I know things!"

Hachirou: *roars* "YOU ARE MINE FOREVER!"

shura: ...... (what was.....i born for?)

Hachirou: "I AM TIRED OF BEING ALONE! I WILL KEEP YOU FOREVER! YOUR CHILDREN FOREVER! NOW, SLEEP WITH ME!"

shura:.....alright.....you win......

Hachirou: "...GOOD. INCREASE THE BLIZZARD! HIDE OUR PATH!" *slithers towards the lake...*

{shura: *looking up at the clouds on a hill*}

{Fujimoto: "There you are--Woo! What stinks?!"}

{shura: ...wasnt me.}

{Fujimoto: "That cigarette in your mouth, smart ass!"}

{shura: didnt _you_ used to smoke, ya crate of hippos?}

{Fujimoto: "I stopped years ago, but the stress you cause me makes me want to start! ...'Hippos'?"}

{shura: you know, hypocrite? it was a play on words.}

{Fujimoto: -_-# "You can be that clever, yet I keep getting reports about..." *flips through his notes* " 'Skipped 3 days of classes. Drinking on the roof.' Then you were partying until 4 AM, somehow super-glued Mephisto's desk to his ceiling--Wait..." *looks up* "...How...did you even..."}

{shura: really good super-glue.}

{Fujimoto: "..." *lets out a laugh, sits next to her* "...How old are you now? 30? 40? 108?"}

{shura:.........why're you here? just to lecture me more?}

{Fujimoto: "...Mephisto is kicking you out of True Cross. Your education is done."}

{shura: WHAT?!}

{Fujimoto: "There's no point to it. Take the degree and leave. You're bored in class, you don't like being stifled, and I'm sick of coddling you--Go get a job."}

{shura: well maybe i dont _want_ a job! >3<# you sound like an old curmudgeon! ......it's cause of those kids, isnt it? they've changed you.}

{Fujimoto: "Shura...Is this how you want to spend the rest of your life?"}

{shura: so? im gonna die young anyway, so why should i even care anymore? besides. *looks at the sky, silent tears falling* i dont even know why i'm alive to begin with...}

{Fujimoto: "..." *pats her shoulder* "I know...You just have to live. I want you to live. It's okay to be alive. You deserve to be alive."}

{shura: how can _you_ know that?}

{Fujimoto: "...Because I have to tell myself that every day."}

shura:.....(is it really....)

Hachirou: *pulls her and himself into the lake*

shura: .....*spots something* ?? (is that-)

stocking: the target's straight ahead!

Rin: "Then shoot me at it!" *blindfolded with his own scarf*

shura: !!!

stocking: *flings him* dont forget to use the mirror!

Rin: "Riiiiiiiiiight!" *SPLASH* ("CHEESE AND CRACKERS, IT'S COLD AS BALLS!")

shura: rin?!

stocking: HEY, SCALES! OVER HERE!

Hachirou: <WHAT?!>

Rin: *keeping his mouth shut, as he slices through the path of Hachirou's back*

Hachirou: <ARG! THE BLUE FLAMES! IT BURNS!>

shura: !!!!

Rin: ("Okay, that's been enough seconds...I should be near the head...") *pulls down his scarf, keeps swimming, pulls out the mirror* ("I can't hold my breath forever...") *looks through the mirror--and sees a giant eye* "?!" ("There it is!")

Hachirou: <SPAWN OF SATAN! I WILL KILL YOU!>

stocking: RIN! THE MIRROR!

Rin: *closes his eyes, swings the blade--and lands at Hachirou's neck*

Hachirou: <ARG! STOP! TATSUKO! MAKE HIM STOP!>

shura: !! YOU GOT THIS RIN!

Rin: *screaming underwater, as he completes the cut, beheading Hachirou*

Hachirou: *inhuman screaming, its tendrils holding onto Shura...until their grip lessens*

shura: !!!

stocking: *dives in and flies back out with shura*

shura: *cough cough*

Hachirou: <TATSUKO...I DON'T WANT TO DIE...>

stocking: if you really did love her, you wouldnt force her into this!

Hachirou: <TATSUKO...DON'T LEAVE ME...>

Rin: *coughing up water*

shura:......i really do feel sorry for you....

Hachirou: <...>

*something explodes from the water--its the head of Hachirou*

Rin: "Oh, come on..."

shura: !!!!

Hachirou: *opens its mouth, tentacles erupting out, tying up Shura* <YOU ARE MINE! ALL OF YOU! YOUR HAIR! YOUR ARMS! YOUR LEGS! ALL OF YOU IS OURS!">

shura: grk-

Rin: "Shura!" *summons more blue flames* "Come on! Burn up already!"

Rin: "Shura!" *summons more blue flames* "Come on! Burn up already!"

Yukio: "Its regeneration exceeds the rate of Rin's flames..."

stocking: shit...

Yukio: "...We're out of options. Shima. Yamantaka can sever those tentacles--"

Shima: O_O; "Come on! It'll kill me!"

Yukio: "Not literally--so do it."

stocking: make yourself useful for once, shima.

Rin: "I'll make as many flames as I can! Stocking, catch her when Shima slices her loose!"

stocking: right!

Shima: "You're all crazy! Why so reckless over this?!"

stocking: because she's our friend!

Yukio: "..." *grabs Shima by the collar* "And she is reckless, too."

Shima: "..." *gulps*

Hachirou: <NEVER FEAR...WE'LL BE TOGETHER FOREVER...>

shura: grk-....will......you......

Hachirou: <WILL I...?>

-SLICE SLICE SLICE-

shura: SHUT THE HELL UP ALREADY!?!?!?

Hachirou: <ARG! YOU ROTTEN TROLLOP! I'LL-->

*blue flames cover Hachirou*

Hachirou: *screams*

Shima: "He's too fast--" *swinging his staff*

Yukio: *firing--until he is captured by a tentacle* "GRK!"

shura: yukio! *SLICE*

Yukio: *coughs...it's knocked out*

stocking: rin, shura, let's triple threat this big bad!

shura: sounds like a plan!

Rin: "I got one more in me..."

Hachirou: "Tatsuko...Don't..."

shura: for the last fucking time *slices her ponytail off* IM SHURA, MOTHERFUCKING, KIRIGAKURE!

-TRI-BLADE ATTACK-

Hachirou: "NOOOOOOOOoooo..."

*an explosion of snow and blue flames covers all...*

Yukio: *collapsed in the snow*

stocking: *pants*

Rin: "...I-I'm done..." *gets on his knees* "Woo..."

shura: ha...ha....

*from the snow...something slithers...*

stocking:....is that?

shura:....huh...tiny little thing, isnt he?

*a small snake, sliced along its side, emerges*

Snake: ._. "..." *slithers away*

-net'd-

gilda: gotcha.

Snake: ._.

shura:.......................GILDA CAN TALK?!?!

gilda: ^^;

Rin: "I know, right..." *falls on his side* "When we get back...just dunk me in the hot spring...Clothed...I want to heat up..."

-the blizzard seems to have stopped-

Rin: "...What? _Now_ the snow stops?"

gilda: i-i convinced her......to go to sapporo....to hibernate.....

stocking: that's good to know.

Rin: "...MVP, Gilda..."

gilda: ^w^

Shima: "...Is it safe to come out now?"

shura: should be.

Shima: "WOO! Okay, good work, team! ...Wow, Shura, the new hair...Kind of boyish, but hot!"

shura: yeah, plus it should be cooler with it being summer soon.

Shima: ^w^ "Great! Pools, bikinis, water slides, bikinis--"

-PUNCH-

Shima: *dead*

stocking: golly~! what's with all the bugs up here~? ^^####

Rin: *still lying down* "Thank you..."

Yukio: "...Shura..."

shura: hm?

Yukio: "...Back there...I was only...I didn't mean it. I would never..."

shura: oh, what, are you too good for me or something?

Yukio: O\\\\O; "N-No! That's not it at all!"

Rin: *back on his feet* "You better not hook up with Shura! Shiemi will murder you! Besides, Shura's like our sister! Our really older sister!"

shura: ah, im just bullshitting you, four-eyes! and rin's technically right. 737; in a way.

Rin: ^w^ "Great! So, now that you're not dead, you can get back to teaching us!"

shura: yeah, and stocking's tutoring....

Yukio: ^^; *clutching his arm...*

gilda:..a-are you....ok?

Yukio: "I...think I'll need medical attention. I feel like I broke it--"

*a helicopter is heard overhead*

Rin: *looks up* "?!"

stocking: huh, how convenient.

Yukio: "They did say True Cross would be here by tonight..."

Shima: *leaps up* "I made sure to call them for assistance, too! Aren't you happy I came~?"

stocking: well, we should probably head back to the inn now.

shura: sounds like a plan.

Yukio: *struggles to move*

shura: hey, you ok?

Rin: "...I can stay to check--"

gilda: *still has hachirou in the net*

Shima: "I'll stay until the True Cross medics see to Mr. Okumura~ It's the laest I can do, my fair beauty~"

Snake: ._.

stocking: *walking away* i dont think kid will take to kindly to you flirting with me.

Shima: ^^; "...It's fine, right? Her husband isn't the jealous sort, is he?"

Yukio: "He'll kill you without regret."

Shima: ._______.;

shura: and given that he is a shinigami, he could probably revive you just to kill you again.

Rin: *limping* "...I'm glad you're here, Shura."

Shima: Q_____Q "...I think I need medical now. I'll wait here with Yukio..."

-elsewhere-

Asher: *reviewing the grocery list* "..."

cassidy: anything else we need?

Asher: "...Um...I think Izumi's having a rough time..." *looks at cookies*

cassidy: oh?

Asher: "She's gotten more quiet. I think something must be up about this time of year." *grabs the cookies, puts back some chips they got for themselves*

cassidy: hmm...well, today is maka albarn's birthday.

Asher: "...Oh...I didn't..."

cassidy: it's fine.

Asher: "...I'll text her tomorrow, or see her for mentoring..."

cassidy: *nods*

Asher: "...I think I'm done."

cassidy: alright, lets head to the register then.

-elsewhere-

Cafeteria Cashier: "Hmm? Bare man? No--everyone who's been through here has been fully dressed."

genny: no, 'bear man' as in b-e-a-r.

Cafeteria Cashier: "Oooooooh...No, but I did see an ape. They bought a muffin and some iced tea."

naho: did you see where they went?

Cafeteria Cashier: "They went to the hall and left--they had on gym clothes and a basketball."

naho: thank you very much. let's go!

Cafeteria Cashier: ^^; *waves*

*there are still a few students roaming the halls*

naho: *looking around*

*The gym is empty...Looks like basketballs were put away...The doors to the locker rooms are open...There's an empty DWMA mascot uniform in the corner--an exaggerated big-head Lord Death suit that a student wears for games*

lei-lei: hmmm.... *points to a door*

*no sound from inside...*

lei-lei: they're in there. i can feel the ki of two people...

genny:...'chi'? you mean soul perception?

lei-lei: same thing!

naho: *opens the door*

*it's dark inside...there's a light switch by the door*

naho: *flips the switch*

*looks to be sports equipment...bin of baseballs, bin of towels, stacks of track hurdles...*

-the three start looking-

naho: *checks the baseballs*

genny: *checks the towels*

lei-lei: *checks the hurdles*

*When Genny pulls back a towel, she is greeted by a horse's head*

genny: *SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM*

*a head pops out of the towels*

???: "Who's that?!"

naho: !?

???: "..." *lifts the towel, revealing someone* "Oh, Enrique! My horse mask!"

genny: found him.

Enrique: *pops up behind thehurdles* "Gou?"

lei-lei: awww, how cute!

Enrique: *holds up arms*

???: "Thanks~ I try to moisturize--"

genny: TMI!

???: -_-; *puts back on the horse head--it's obviously Tezca* "How did you find us?"

lei-lei: questioning and soul perception.

Tezca: " 'Soul perception'?! Darn it, that's too easy!"

-elsewhere-

Free: *staring at a wall* "..." *sighs*

milia: ~?

Free: "..." *musses her hair*

milia: *giggle*

Free: "Sorry, kiddo--Just thinking about clans..."

milia: ah.

Free: *shrugs* "Sorry I don't have a big family like Eruka does."

milia: it's ok, papa. i understand how it feels to be lonely too...

Free: *nods* "..." *pat pat*

milia: ^^

-elsewhere-

Dabi: *in a school uniform* "...I hate this."

himiko: i think it's kinda cute!

Twice: *in a schoolgirl uniform* "YES! ..."

banshee: ^^;

Mustard: -_-; "I prefer my own uniform...This one lacks the seriousness befitting me."

tomura: too stuffy....and why plaid pants?

Dabi: "Some poor colorblind bastard."

banshee: let's try and focus on the objective for now.

Dabi: "Right. The coordinates point to that school, so if it's got some connection to what the painting is hiding, we'll find it there."

-elsewhere-

Yukio: *in a hospital bed* "..."

Shima: *cutting up an apple* "Thought Rin would do this for you..."

yukio: he's still recovering too.

Shima: "Jeez--broken bones in your arms and ribs...Was that because of Shura's hug?"

yukio: that's-

Shima: "Or was it because you were so desperate to get that hydra's power?"

yukio: that was an act.

Shima: "Pretty convincing act...You must've been drawing upon something really real, something visceral, to get that kind of performance to trick even me..."

yukio:...what are you saying?

Shima: "Well, when I have to do my spy thing, I usually base what I'm doing in some basis of truth--some real life experience, some real desire. Helps make the performance seem real. And if you wanted that power, and if you wanted to surpass Rin..." -3- "And if you wanted to get Shura pregnant~<3 Then I guess you kind of wanted some of that..."

yukio: =_=##

Shima: "Good thing you injured yourself like you did, though. Maybe that'll give you a reprieve from such suicidal training methods you've been practicing."

yukio: ?!?!

Shima: "What, you think a spy wouldn't notice? If you're going to be that reckless, I can think of less dangerous methods. Hell, if you're going to be reckless, you might as well join the Illuminati..."

yukio:..........

-elsewhere-

stocking: *ACHOO*

shura: *sniff* =~=;;

Rin: =_= "This sucks..."

True Cross Nurse: "Yes. Who could have imagined that jumping into freezing water would give underdressed people a cold..." -_-;

stocking: and i was hoping to enjoy the sights of aomori too..

True Cross Nurse: "I'll pick you up a pamphlet..."

Rin: -_-; "Rude pain in the..." *looks around* "How's Gilda holding up?"

nurse: xey're doing alright. it will take time for xem to heal...

gilda: *bandaged up, out cold*...adri.....an....

Rin: "..." *sighs* "Good for xem dealing with the snake..."

nurse: i dont think the snake did this damage....i think xey were attacked by a 3rd party...

-elsewhere-

Todo: "Report?"

pazuzu: i got the little snakey right here~ *holds hachirou up in a little pet carrier*

Snake: "Ssss..." ._.;

Todo: "Excellent. Did you have any difficulty?"

pazuzu: not really~ i did see an old friend.....i enjoyed beating xem to a pulp~<3

Todo: "...Let me ask you something. Did you _need_ to beat xem to a pulp? Could you have done this mission faster, more efficiently?"

pazuzu: =3= what, just having a bit of fun on the job~

Todo: "This is work, not fun. If you want 'fun,' do it on your off-time."

pazuzu: 737

Todo: "Let's get the specimen into holding...I'm sure someone will be happy with this."

???: todo, are you there?

Todo: "..." *answers* "Yes, sir--I am here."

lucifer: the knights of true cross are paying special attention to the immortal demons. it's becoming more difficult to obtain materials. worst case scenario, we may need to prepare father's body with what we already have.

Todo: "..." *nods* "I understand. I am recruiting the Chosen."

-elsewhere-

Chisato: *looking around* "Nothing yet..."

-a figure is seen running into an alley-

Chisato: "..." *following*

??: your soul gem...give it to me.

Chisato: "Sorry, but that would be breaking the rules..." *fighting pose*

???: *wielding a flaming sword* then you leave me no choice. *charges*

Chisato: "!!!" *takes out her pistol, aims, and fires*

???: *slashing*

Chisato: *still firing but backing up, trying to find an exit* ("Damn it...She's insane!")

???: *jumps up, bringing her sword down*

Chisato: "!!!" *takes out both guns, firing both--but her back hits the wall as ??? comes down at her--*

-WHACK-

Chisato: *she's knocked down*

???: your soul gem....give it to me....i dont intend to steal it, i just want to see it.

Chisato: "N-No...Please, no..."

???: *examining*.....hm.....looks legit...you got lucky.

Chisato: "What? What was the point of this...?"

???: *walking away* you should learn how to spot fakes. *flees*

Chisato: "Wait..." *trying to get up, but too weak* "Get back..."

arisa: chisato!!

Chisato: "Get her...She's running away."

arisa: *scythe out*

haruka: we should probably get chisato to safety first. it would be bad to go alone.

arisa: but—

Chisato: *collapses*

arisa: !!! *picking chisato up* come on, sayaka will heal you!

-elsewhere-

stocking: *wearing a medical face mask* and that's my report.

Mephisto: "Thank you, sweetie--I know this is difficult, notwithstanding your medical recovery."

stocking: yeah. it's a lot to take in...

Mephisto: "Best to sleep on it--you will have time when you get back to consider it further."

stocking:....yeah. night dad. love ya.

Mephisto: "I love you too, sweetie. Get some rest."

stocking: see ya. *hangs up*......*dials kid*

Kid: "Stocking!"

stocking: hey kid. how're you holding up?

Kid: "I-I'm fine. I heard from others--Are you okay?"

stocking: more or less- *ACHOO* *COUGHING* gleugh... =~=;;

Kid: "Aw...Are the doctors treating you well?"

stocking: yeah. today's been crazy...i really wish you were here.

Kid: "...If you ever need me, I can be there immediately..." *holds a hand up to the webcam*

stocking: yeah. i cant wait to get home. just imagine it, you waiting at the airport, i come back and you pick me up and spin me around.

Kid: *smiles* "It'll be reality soon enough...I love you."

stocking: love you too, always.

Kid: *smiles* "Sleep well. I'll talk with you tomorrow. Please, be safe."

-morning-

Chisato: "..."

Arisa: so that’s what happened.

sayaka: hmm, that does sound suspicious.

Chisato: "She was relentless until she saw my gem."

arisa: it's the ripper, it _has_ to be!

Chisato: "Perhaps...We can't be irrational how we approach this..."

arisa: but think about it, the ripper has been targeting magical girls, and attacked you, i dont think it's just coincidence.

Chisato: "How do you suggest we proceed?"

sayaka: we should probably keep an eye out for this person.

Chisato: "I wish I had more information to help..."

-elsewhere-

haruka: .....

{???: "Time to wake up, little sister."}

haruka: nngh.....

{???: "You can wake...buT I CAN't..." *grabs Haruka's shoulders, leans in*}

haruka: !!!!!!!!!

{*this woman's pale fingers grip Haruka's shoulders...this woman's eyes are pitch black...what is coming out of her eyes? Is that...ink?*}

{woman: murderer, murderer MURDERER MURDERER MURDERER MURDERER-}

haruka: !!! *trying to break free* k-kanata, stop it!

???: "Haruka! Wake up!"

haruka: *bolts up and yelps, panting*

*It's one of her maids*

Maid: "It's okay...You just had a bad dream..."

haruka:...r-right...

Maid: "...May I bring you anything? Water?"

haruka:...y-yes. i'll be in the shower then.

Maid: "As you wish." *exits*

haruka:.....

-elsewhere-

miyuri: *peeeeeek* is it ready yet? is it ready yet?

Chuuya: "Just a little more...These things take perfection."

miyuri: okaaaaay. *sitting on the kitchen bar stool, swinging her legs*

sonia: *packing some things into the boxes*

Chuuya: "Want some juice?"

miyuri: ??

Chuuya: "Orange? Or grape juice?"

miyuri: ????

Chuuya: "..." *pours a small amount of orange juice into a glass with a straw* "Try some."

miyuri:....*sniff* ....*siip* mm, it's good!

Chuuya: ^^ *pours more* "Drink up."

miyuri: *siiiip* ^w^

sonia: i'll have milk.

Chuuya: "You got it." *pours some milk* "No chocolate?"

sonia: maybe another day.

Chuuya: "Okay." *sets out french toast*

miyuri: oooooh! *shiny eyes*

sonia: it smells delicious, papa!

Chuuya: "I hope so." *sets out maple syrup* "Dig in!"

sonia: thanks for the food. *nom*

miyuri: *nom!* mmmm~ yum!! ^^

Chuuya: *smiles* "How's packing going?"

sonia: i think most everything's packed up now.

Chuuya: "Excellent. We'll be able to visit today."

miyuri: YAAAAAY! ^o^

Chuuya: "I hope you'll like it...Should be lovely rooms."

-elsewhere-

Viktor: *wiping a cloth over his magnifying glass*

Vulcan: "What's wrong--been studying the wood pattern under your desk too intently?"

Viktor: "Ha ha--funny. No, an organized desk is a perfect desk. What's wrong, haven't figured out how to make the toilet have an animal theme?"

Vulcan: "HA! I already figured that out!" *playful shoulder jab*

nozomi: ^^;

Akitaru: "Good to see them getting along..."

Takehisa: "Hmm...Is that what you call it?"

tamaki:....

*a scream is heard from the bathroom*

Vulcan: "Oh, hey--someone found the new toilet!"

tamaki: oh my god, i thought that was a joke.

Vulcan: *serious face* "I never joke about the animals."

tamaki: ok, ok. sheeh.

Petra: *screaming* "WHY IS THE TOILET A HIPPO'S FACE?!"

-elsewhere-

Kid: *in the kitchen with a mixing bowl, reviewing a recipe* "Hmm...Is that going to be enough sugar..."

shiori: wha kid doin?

Kid: "Baking. I wanted to see which kind of cake I could make when Stocking gets home." *smiles*

shiori: have some? *reaches hands out*

Kid: "Not yet, unfortunately--raw cake batter can be dangerous to eat..."

shiori: *pout*

Kid: ^^; "You can have some cake as soon as I finish baking, though."

shiori: *hugs his leg* thank you.

Kid: *head pats* "You're welcome. Let me just finish mixing together the ingredients..." *takes the mixer, plugs it in* "You can taste some of the frosting when we put it on."

-elsewhere-

Joker: "Is she behaving herself?"

scarlet: well....

nana: *hiding under her bed, snarling*

scarlet:.....it's a work in progress.

Joker: "Oh dear..." *looks under the bed* "Nana~ If you come out, I'll give you a cookie!"

nana: *HISSSSSSSSSSSSSS* >n<

Joker: "Hmm...Do you want me to bring out the punching bag?"

nana: *backs up under the bed, still growling*

Joker: -_-; "This is harder than I thought...Hey, Red, how do you deal with kids?"

scarlet: ....hey kiddo, we arent going to hurt you, we promise.

nana: .....

Joker: *nods*

scarlet:....*sigh* my suggestion is maybe give her some time to adjust for now.

Joker: "Well, I'm hungry--I'm going to make something..."

scarlet:.....

Joker: *turns on the stove, sets out a bowl of water*

scarlet:....i think she's more scared than anything.

Joker: "..." *nods* "Understandably. She didn't have the best living environment."

scarlet: ...

Joker: "At least the food here will be better...An actual bed...Not getting...Well, you know."

scarlet:......*awkward back pat*

Joker: "Hey, don't get soft on me, Red." *awkward smile*

scarlet: just being sympathetic. dont expect a hug or anything.

Joker: "I wasn't." *smirks as he puts the pasta into the pot*

-elsewhere-

Mori: "Faster, faster--Move that desk to the left."

mafioso: -_-;

mafioso 2: it's going to take me days to get all our computer data back up to speed. -_-; you're lucky i have a recalling memory type ability.

Mafioso 3: "No one likes a braggart."

Mori: *looking outside the newly repaired window in his Mafia office, looking over Death City...smirks*

miura:......*glances at his hands*

Mori: *his hands are barely shaking*

miura:.......

Mori: "...You three--get to the reception area. The new furniture should arrive."

Mafioso 3: *sighs* *leaves*

-the other two exit-

miura:......sir-

Mori: *collapses onto the new couch*

miura: .....sir?

Mori: *covers his face* "What am I doing back here..."

miura:.....*sitting next to him*

Mori: "...I know why...To take control of this business. To exert my will again! ...Because I can't control myself..."

miura: *listening*

Mori: "...When I want something so badly, I obsess over it. Plan it...I didn't plan for the Rats, or my psychotic break. How do I account for that in the future to not be weak again..."

miura:...you're still only human, and making mistakes is normal. the best thing i could suggest is learn from those mistakes.

Mori: "...So, don't see them as mistakes...but as opportunities..."

miura: i suppose that's a way to view it.

Mori: "..." *smiles* "Perhaps there is something to be learned from 'Rintarou.'" *smirking...but there is still a quiver in that smirk*

miura:......

elise:.... im gonna go for a walk, is that cool?

Mori: "??? Where, Elise~?"

elise: -3-; just around the building. catch up with everyone and stuff, y'know?

Mori: *smiles* "Very well. Say hello to Higuchi for me."

elise: BRB~ *walks off* .................

Mori: *lies back down*

*Mafiosos roam the halls*

elise:......*looks ahead* hiiii, higuchi~ ^^

Higuchi: "Oh...Hello. How are you, Elise?"

elise: ok, i guess. getting used to everything....so Q told me you and gin adopted him.

Higuchi: *nods* "...We thought it was best to give him a more stable homelife."

elise: lucky for him....so, go on any trips lately?

Higuchi: "Just...out of town, more or less."

elise: out of the country, perhaps?

Higuchi: "Yes....?"

elise: and you even brought rintarou a little souvenir, how nice. ^^

Higuchi: "I hope so..."

elise: yeah, it's a very pretty doll.

Higuchi: "Does she remind you of anyone?"

elise: it look exactly like rintarou's doll...*gives a knowing look at her*

Higuchi: "...Yes, it does."

elise:....its kind of unfair. i've been with rintarou for over 30 years, and while he's changed, i havent...

Higuchi: "Why do you think that is?"

elise: because he refuses to grow-up completely. he unconsciously keeps me in this form to cling to his childhood. well he wouldnt _have_ to if his dad didnt mess everything up for him!

Higuchi: "So when you...weren't with him..."

elise: i could have come back whenever i wanted to, but i chose not to, i guess i was kind of mad at him for changing into a different person, and i still kind of am.

Higuchi: "Then why come back? He hasn't changed."

elise:...even with everything horrible he's done, deep down, i know he's still the same crybaby dork i remember.

Higuchi: "Hmm. Maybe you could awaken something else in him."

elise: maybe.....*rubs her eyes* i really miss the old rintarou....he was my best friend, and he still is.

Higuchi: "Do you think there's really any of that left in someone like him? After what he's done?"

elise: i think so. even so, im still part of his ability, so i'll stick with him until he dies.

Higuchi: "Hm. If you could, try to improve upon him." *leans down to eye level*

elise: what do you think i've been doing? =3=

Higuchi: "Try something different. Everything's not the same since we first left this place."

elise:.....do you think if he apologized for what he did to those girls, he'll be forgiven?

Higuchi: "I don't know that that would be enough."

elise:....right.

Higuchi: "...Well, I have to review inventory..."

elise: ok then, bye~ *walks off*

Higuchi: "..." *walks in the other direction*

gin: ......

Higuchi: "Hey. How's progress?"

gin: just about got everything unpacked.

Higuchi: "Good..." *rubs her arm*

gin: you ok, ichiyou?

Higuchi: "I spoke with Elise."

gin: i heard.

Higuchi: *small laugh* "Following me around?"

gin: *smirking under the mask* i just have really good hearing.

Higuchi: "Of course..." *sighs* "I can never forgive him."

gin: yeah... in all honesty, i preferred it when hirotsu was in charge.

Higuchi: *nods* "Maybe another time..." *shivers* "And I think it's his fault for what Elise has gone through."

gin: *hugs*

Higuchi: *hug, pat* "Thank you."

gin: any time.

Higuchi: "...Okay. Let's get this work done. We still have the training facility to re-design."

gin: yeah. i better get back to the weapon storeroom before katya talks everyone's ears off.

Higuchi: "Have fun...This is going to be a long day."

gin: yeah.

-elsewhere-

kirako: how does he sound, yosano?

Yosano: "Pretty well...All signs point to healthy."

kirako: that's good.

Yosano: "...How's the baby room coming along?" *writing in her chart*

kirako: it's doing well.

Yosano: "Is Dazai doing anything to help?"

kirako: mostly moving in furniture. we even found some wallpaper with sailboats on it and its going to look so cute! ^^

Yosano: *smiles* "Consider me surprised."

kirako: ^^; he's trying.

Yosano: "After his disappearing act while the rest of us were fighting on our own, I'm still suspicious." *picks up a bone-saw*

kirako: ^^;;

Yosano: "How're your feet holding up? Need anything?"

kirako: does back pain usually happen during pregnancy?

Yosano: "Yes, that is normal for many expecting parents...Are you keeping up with exercises, walking?"

kirako: *nods*

-elsewhere-

Mantis: *rubbing his face* "Ugh--what an annoying time..."

izzy: yeah no shit.

nailfile: my head's still reeling.

Mantis: "I was locked up with crazy people...At least you fought someone."

pixie: so what happened?

Mantis: "Yeah--you fought someone underground?"

-izzy explains most of what happened-

Mantis: "...Fucking clown people? Creepy."

pixie: yikes!

izzy: no shit.

Mantis: "...Did the clown even pay us?"

-elsewhere-

Saria: *unpacks her lunch* "What's everyone having?"

genny: im just having some fruit.

Asher: *pulls out a peanut butter sandwich*

Axel: *puts ketchup on his fries*

lukas: *he brought some mille feuille*

Kanin: "Oh, that looks fancy!" *smiles as he takes out some pasta, passes prepare lunch to Amelia*

Saria: "Really fancy!"

lukas: thank you.

Axel: "Anyone got summer plans?"

saria: my dads and i were planning to visit the grand canyon and mt zion national park.

Kanin: "Oh? Have you been before?"

-elsewhere-

Stein: "How do you think the new students are coming along?"

marie: they seem to be doing well.

Tezca: "Resourceful!" *shoves a stick of gum under his mask* "How about you two?"

-elsewhere-

Justin: *knocks on Arachne and Giriko's door*

arachne: may i help you- oh, you're that priest.

oriko: good afternoon, ma'am.

Justin: ^^; "Yes. Hello. I'm Justin Law. And this is Oriko." *holds up a bag* "Giriko asked us to bring this..."

arachne: i see. thank you. he's asleep right now.

Justin: "Ah..." *looks around* "You have a lovely home."

anna: *in her little play pen, plaing with blocks*

oriko: *tiny wave*

anna: abba?

Justin: "I see Anna's doing well..." *takes out of the bag some wrapped items*

arachne: ??

Justin: "Giriko said something about 'surprises' for his children..."

arachne: ^^

Giriko: *yawns* "Hey..." *stretches*

anna: is dada!

Giriko: "It's Dada!" *picks her up*

anna: *laughs*

Justin: "We picked them up..."

Giriko: "Oh, cool--cleaning stuff."

arachne: ^^;

Justin: "You...clean?" ._.;

oriko: ??

Giriko: "...I mean, more than I used to?"

arachne: old habits hard to break~?

Giriko: -^-; "I think I've cleaned up more...I don't leave beer bottles..."

arachne: *head pets* ^^

Giriko: -\\\\- *soft purr*

-elsewhere-

atsushi: *looking at vacation pamphlets*

Kyoka: "Ideas?"

atsushi: oh, check this out. 'standard island'.

Kyoka: "...If it's 'standard,' it sounds boring.”

atsushi: *sweatdrop*

Kyoka: "What is there to do?"

-elsewhere-

Rin: *knocks* "Yo, Stocking..."

stocking: *wearing a medical mask* come on in.

Rin: "How's recovery?" *he's still bandaged*

stocking: still a bit cold....say, you can control your flames now, right?

Rin: *nods* "Still getting the finer points, but at least I'm not burning people."

stocking: can you light your tail up a bit?

Rin: "??? Um...Like this?" *tries, getting a small fire on his tail*

stocking: *holds her hands up to the fire* ahhhh, nice and warm. ^w^

Rin: ._.; "Well...Happy to help?"

-elsewhere-

fani: why are we doing this again?

Meme: "I think it'll be good for you. Crona's nice..."

fani: *grumble* 7_7

Meme: *knocks on a door*

mami: yes? oh, meme. good to see you.

fani: *sniffs* !!!! the gorgon's spawn is in there!!

mami: !!!

Meme: "Fani!"

fani: hmph. >n<

mio: -_-; would it kill you to give someone a chance?

fani: for all i know, yes.

mio:...... *siiiiiiiiiiiigh*

Crona: "Hmm? Mami? Who's there?"

mami: meme and mio and someone named 'fani'.

fani: 7,7

Crona: "Oh! H-Hi, Meme, Mio." *smiles* "Nice to meet you, Fani..."

fani: you're one of gorgon's arent you?

mio: please excuse her, she has trust issues with humans.

fani: i dont need you speaking for me! >n<

Meme: *frowns at Fani*

Crona: "Oh...Um...Thanks for thinking of me as 'human'? I guess?"

fani: =~= why am i even here??

Crona: "??? Oh? Are you feeling sick?"

Meme: "Fani is...on probation with the DWMA."

Crona: "???"

mio: long story short, she's kind of a rogue witch.

Crona: "O-Oh...I'm sorry."

fani: .....

Crona: ^^; "So...I guess you invited Fani given my earlier...um...'probation' as well?"

mio: more or less, yeah. no offence.

Crona: "None taken...I'll make some tea, and we can talk."

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "We're here."

miyuri: WOOOOOOOW!!!!

sonia: it's so big!

Chuuya: "Ready to check it out?" *holds up keys*

miyuri: what's all this green stuff out here??

Chuuya: "It's grass. A plant."

miyuri: *she starts rolling around in the grass* it's so sooooooft! =w=

sonia: ^^;

Chuuya: ("Glad they didn't put down pesticides...") "Well, just avoid the sprinklers..." *opens the door* "Come on, Miyuri--let's see the rooms."

miyuri: OK! *runs inside*

sonia: she seems pretty excited.

Chuuya: "I guess new experiences can do that..."

sonia: i guess so...seems she's been having a lot of those. i just hope she doesnt get hurt.

Chuuya: *sighs* *nods* "She'll need some boundaries...and supervision."

sonia: *nods* i'll try and help her calm down a bit more.

Chuuya: "Thank you..." *enters* "Miyuri? Where are you?"

miyuri: *pokes her head out of a small closet in the staircase* MIYURI FOUND THIS ROOM! ISNT IT COOL?? ^u^

Chuuya: ^^; "That’s the closet."

miyuri: ooooh, can this be miyuri and sonia's secret fortress?

sonia: ^-^;

Chuuya: "Maybe something softer--with pillows."

miyuri: a pillow fortress?

Chuuya: "Or a 'blanket fort'?"

sonia: why not both?

Chuuya: "Or a 'blanket fort'?"

sonia: why not both?

miyuri: *GASP* CAN WE _DO_ THAT?! CAN WE CAN WE CAN WE?? OwO

Chuuya: "Just need to buy the blankets and pillows..."

miyuri: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! ^o^

sonia: we also need to buy you some more clothes too.

Chuuya: "So, a mall trip..."

miyuri: mall?

sonia: it's a big building with a lot of stores inside. they sell lots of things there, like clothes, food, movies, and other things.

miyuri: FOR REALS?!

sonia: yes, for reals.

miyuri: SO COOL!

Chuuya: ^^; "We'll focus on clothes, first."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *sighs* *looks out the window*

lord death: feeling lonely, kiddo?

Kid: *nods* "I thought preoccupying myself with work would help--yet I finished it all."

lord death: hmmmm. say, why dont we go to the park?

Kid: *smiles* *nods* "Okay." *opens the door*

-elsewhere-

Crona: ^^; "So, I do some missions now and then..."

fani:...i...see...

Meme: ^^; "Crona has saved a lot of lives."

Crona: .\\\\.;

fani:.....

Meme: "Death City is a place for people to rebuild lives...especially after what they lose."

fani:....*bites her lip as tears fall*

Crona: "??? Miss Fani?" *holds up a box of tissues*

fani: i dont know what to do....lady liluye was all i had...all i have...

Crona: "...Like L-Lady Medusa..."

mami: ...*hug*

Crona: "Y-You don't have to do what others tell you to do...but here, you do get the chance to decide for yourself what you want."

fani:....i just want somewhere to call 'home'...

Crona: *smiles, nods* "Then maybe Death City could be 'home'?"

fani:....can humans and witches really get along?

mio: yeah, it's kind of what we've been trying to tell you for days now. -_-;

Meme: *small tug on Mio's cheek*

Crona: *nods* "Some do. There's always some bad apples in any group..."

fani:.....alright gorgon, i _guess_ i'll try to take your word for it. 7_7

Crona: ^^; "Cr-Crona. Please."

fani:...r-right...chrona.

Crona: ^^ "...Want more tea, Fani?"

fani: s-sure.

-elsewhere-

Dumas: *curled up in bed*

haydee: *sniffs his hand and licks it*

Dumas: "..." *pets her* *small sigh*

marquis: you ok, dumas? miguel made scones.

Dumas: "...I'm just tired. Thanks." *sits up* *sighs*

marquis: wanna talk about it? it might help. ^^

Dumas: -_-; "You wouldn't understand...I mean, aside from imprisonment. And abandonment. And--"

marquis:........

Dumas: "...Sorry. ...You know why I'm in this hell?"

marquis: *shakes head, tearing up*

Dumas: "..." *pat pat* "I got wrongfully arrested and put into a black ops prison."

marquis: oh no, what happened?

Dumas: "I'm not quite sure myself. My ship was accused of smuggling illegal materials. The prosecutor said it had something that had to be covered up for 'national security.' I never knew...If I only knew who told the cops, I'd kill them..."

marquis: i wish we could help.

Dumas: "..." *nods* "I know. So do I. Without knowing what to do, not much to go on. I can't just kill everyone in the French police and courts--that's not practical."

Cervantes: *from the kitchen* "IT'S ALSO HIGHLY ILLEGAL!"

marquis: hmmm....

Dumas: -_-# "In any case, that life is gone forever. My job, my freedom, my Mer--..."

marquis: your car?

Cervantes: *from the kitchen* "YOUR MERMAID?"

Dumas: >_<# "No, you idiots! My fiancee!"

marquis: D8> ohhhh. *HUG* you poor thing! TT~TT

Cervantes: *from the kitchen* "...WAIT, IS HIS FIANCEE A CAR OR A MERMAID? I THINK THE FIRST ONE IS STILL ILLEGAL, TOO."

Dumas: -_-;;; "I appreciate your pity...But it's done. She has a new husband, a child...She's happy, I'm sure."

marquis: ....why dont we go out for dinner later? it might help!

Dumas: -___-; "Fine. Cervantes can even order from the kid's menu again."

Cervantes: "YAY!"

-elsewhere-

tomura: what.......the hell.....was THAT this morning?!

banshee: a flash mob, most likely.

Dabi: -_-; "Noisy."

himiko: *singing along*

Twice: *dancing*

tomura: -_-#### will. you two. STOP THAT.

himiko: ruuuuude.

Mustard: ._.; *looks around* "Where is our residence?"

Twice: *whispers* "The music is in my soul."

banshee: it's here.

Mustard: *looks*

Twice: "OOoooo!" *frowns* "Too bougie."

*It's a Brooklyn brownstone, 3 stories tall with a stoop*

tomura: it's doable.

Mustard: "Looks tiny...Couldn't our benefactor find something bigger?"

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *staring out the window*

Q: ~?

Akutagawa: "...Does this neighborhood look suspicious?"

Q: how so?

Akutagawa: "No way this place is as pleasant as it appears...Look at that woman walking her dog. She's likely a trained assassin."

kuniko: *sweatdrop*

Akutagawa: "...Let me question her..." *moves to the door*

kuniko: siiiis! ryu's acting weird again.

Higuchi: "Ryu, stop acting weird!"

gin: ^^;;

Akutagawa: "...I'll run a background check." *opens a laptop*

gin: *sigh* ryu, dont you think you're being a bit paranoid?

Akutagawa: "...We were attacked. I do not want that to happen again."

gin: ......

Higuchi: "...Ryu... *sighs* Just...make something for Q to eat."

Q: french toast! french toast!

Akutagawa: "...Very well." *closes the laptop, goes to the kitchen*

gin:...im worried for him.

Higuchi: *nods* "...Ideas?"

gin: ....well, there is one, but i dont know if _they_ will like it.

Higuchi: "???"

-elsewhere-

atsushi: did anyone else feel a cold chill just now?

Lucy: T_T "I don't feel anything...Every one of my muscles wants to kill me."

Kyoka: *eating crepes*

sylvia: *eating a chocolate crepe*

Lucy: "Am I any stronger now?"

atsushi: i think so.

Lucy: TWT "Yay...Thank you, muscle mass..." *collapses*

atsushi: *picks her up* ^^;

-elsewhere-

Kafka: *pacing outside a door*

george: you ok?

Kafka: >_>; "I'm considering how big a fool I am."

george: something up?

Kafka: "...You're too young to understand."

george: -_-; im 16.

Kafka: "Which is why my desire to date Etta is none of your business! ... ... ..."

george: oh, so that's what's got you all hung up, eh?

Kafka: "..." *covers his face* "What if she says no..."

george: you dont know if you dont try, i know, cliche thing to say, but that doesnt mean its not true.

Kafka: "..." *sighs, knocks*

etta: yes?

Kafka: "...Etta, would you like to go out? ... ... ..."

etta: sure, out where?

Kafka: "...I didn't think that far ahead. Um...Dinner?"

etta: that sounds lovely! ^^

Kafka: "Gr-Great...Um, French or something else?"

etta: hmm. oh, maybe we can go to a cafe? those are always nice!

Kafka: "Great! Shall we say 6?"

etta: perfect! im gonna get changed now, kay?

Kafka: "So will I! See you at 6." *turns*

george: well?

Kafka: "... ...." *whispers* "I don't know what to wear."

leroux: why dont we pick something?

george: 0_0 how long were you-

Kafka: ._.;

-elsewhere-

Fitzgerald: *seated in his lounge* *looks over files* "Hmm...Looks to be good business."

louisa: sir?

Fitzgerald: "Looking over the records of the shipping company that approached us..."

louisa: ah, and you have a meeting with mr danglars coming up, yes?

Fitzgerald: "Yes...Has Mr. Eckleburg finished the background check?"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *setting items on the mantle*

miyuri: *rubbing mito's belly*

mito: =w= *purr*

Chuuya: *opens another box* "..." *sighs* *takes out a photo*

sonia: ....

-it's rain's photo-

Chuuya: *sets it at a memorial he is setting up* "..."

sonia: ....*hug* do you think she's watching us?

Chuuya: *nods* "She has to be..." *hugs her*

sonia: .....

Chuuya: "...Let's set up the rest..."

-elsewhere-

Joker: *has a black eye* #w# "That won't get you out of eating your vegetables, Nana~"

nana: *HISSSSSSSSSSSSSS*

Joker: "But Nana, how will you get big and strong for our next sparring session?"

Viktor: ._.; "...This is some family drama I do not need..."

nana: you probably poisoned them!

Joker: "Nonsense! Your uncle Viktor loves them!"

Viktor: "...How do I know she's not right?"

Joker: *glare*

scarlet: why dont we make you something simple first? a pb and j, and we'll even let you watch us make it so you know it isnt poisoned.

nana: what if you poisoned it beforehand?

scarlet:.....*siiiigh*

Joker: "I'm stumped. I guess we keep eating until she gets hungry, too."

nana: D8<

Viktor: "Too bad--this pasta is delicious!"

Joker: "Scarlet, pass the garlic bread."

-elsewhere-

Ivan: *pacing*

lydia: <vanya...>

Ivan: *shaking his head* <All gone...>

lydia: <well im still here. so are gogol and elizaveta. zoey's here too, but i know you cant stand her.>

Ivan: *groans* <I suppose 3 out of 4 is good enough...> *sighs* <Maybe the others' return will help...>

lydia: <hopefully they arrive soon...>

Ivan: *nods* <Back to security review...>

-elsewhere-

???: <Mercedes! He's crying again!>

mercedes: *picks him up* shhh <it's ok, sweetie.> *hums*

Albert: *sniffs* T^T *holds onto her*

Fernand: <Unbelievable...> *reviewing news on his phone* <Getting walloped in the market...>

mercedes: ...

Fernand: *sighs* <I need to make some calls...Damn it, Danglars...>

-elsewhere-

Kafka: *looking in the mirror* ._.; "...I'm not sure this is me."

leroux: well, cafe's are a rather casual setting, so it should be fine.

Kafka: "...I'm going to crawl back under my bed--"

leroux: *dragging him away from there* oh dont you think you can get out of this, mister!

Kafka: >~<

Walter: *snaps a pic* "You'll look back on this day with fondness! Or humiliation..."

-elsewhere-

eugenie: *having a tea party with her dolls*

Danglars: *yelling into the phone in the other room* <I did what I promised--now back off! I can't keep bailing you out!>

mrs danglars: ......

Danglars: <...For crying out loud, fine! I'll see what I can do! I meet the American tomorrow, I'll bring it up...Why are you even trying to sell sunflowers? ...Who the hell wants Iberian sunflowers?!>

eugenie: <more tea, uncle lucy?>

lucian: <thank you, gigi, that would be lovely.> ^^;

Danglars: *hangs up, growls as he grabs a jacket to exit...* *spots Lucian and Eugenie* "...Hmph."

mrs danglars:.....

Danglars: <Why did you bring him on this trip? He just wanted a free vacation?>

lucian: <sir, i'm still your secretary. -_-; >

Danglars: *holds up his phone* <Um, yeah? I think _this_ is getting the job done. Maybe instead of tea parties, you could be answering my calls, filing my paperwork, getting the research for the meeting tomorrow--and where's my suit from the cleaners?!>

lucian: <you dont have to shout, sir.>

Danglars: <Just answer the question!>

eugenie: =~=

lucian: <it will be here tomorrow morning, now please stop yelling, you're upsetting your daughter>

Danglars: "..." *smiles at Eugenie, but it looks fake* <Hey, sweetie? While we're here, is there anything you want to go to?>

eugenie:....<i want friendly's.>

Danglars: <Okay...Lucian, book a reservation.>

lucian: <im sure you dont need a reservation for->

Danglars: <Then why go for such cheap fare?! Only the best for my family!>

lucian: *siiiiigh*

Danglars: <Now, Daddy has some important meetings, so be a good girl...> *pats her head*

eugenie: =3=

lucian: *whispers* <we'll get friendly's later>

-elsewhere-

Kishiri: "So, let me get this straight--your dad's job takes him throughout Europe, right?'

vivian: pretty much, yeah. *sips her milkshake*

Kishiri: "Neat. Which countries have you been to?"

vivian: i've been to england, germany, france, romania, luxembourg, some parts of russia, norway, sweden, switzerland, and a few others. im actually half english-half german.

Kishiri: ._.; "...I've been to Reno?"

-6-o-clock-

etta: isnt it cute? ^^

Kafka: "Y-Y-Yeah?" *staring at her, not the cafe*

etta: ^^ well, shall we order?

Kafka: *pulls her chair out for her* "A-After you?"

etta: *sits down* ^^

*seem to be other couples seated around the cafe...*

Kepuri: *squeeing everywhere*

Waiter: "Greetings." *looks at Etta and Kafka* "What may I get you?"

etta: i'll have a raspberry iced tea to start. franzy, do you want anything?

Kepuri: "A-A-A green tea lemonade?"

etta: ^^

Waiter: "Very good!" *hands menus* "Our soup today is broccoli cheddar. I'll give you a few moments to decide on your items." *smiles, leaves*

Kafka: "Raspberry does taste good..."

etta: hehe, ^^

Kafka: "...Are you feeling better?"

etta: im fine, why do you ask?

Kafka: "Sorry, I didn't mean to be too serious off the bat...It's just been a trying number of weeks."

etta: yeah, it has been. it's kind of lonely without our guests, but oh well.

Kafka: "I'm sure we'll see them. It gives us a bit more room now."

-elsewhere-

Motojiro: *sets down dinner*

leo: it looks wonderful. *smiles*

Motojiro: ^\\\^ "I hope so..." *sits next to her* "More water?"

leo: *she nods*

-manic laughter is heard in the other room-

leo: ^^; i see kati is enjoying the game room.

pushkin: ^-^;

katya: *cackling as she shoots in game*

Motojiro: "...I should soundproof that room."

leo: probably a good call.

-elsewhere-

Chisato: *looking out a window* "..."

sayaka: see anything, chisato?

Chisato: "Not yet..." *small groan as she shifts*

sayaka: say, what did you wish for?

Chisato: "...It's complicated. It had to do with my father."

sayaka: oh?

Chisato: *nods* "He used to write and draw children's books."

sayaka: ooh, cool!

Chisato: "I used to think so...Other people didn't. He rarely made money from them."

sayaka: *listening*

Chisato: "...He would get drunk..."

sayaka: !!!!

Chisato: *shakes* "The things he did to Mama...Then when she died…” *steadies herself, wipes her eyes* "...I wished for my father to go back to how he was, to be kind again...When he did, he stopped making children's books...I still have all of them, to remember when we were happy."

sayaka: *gross weeping* uguuuu... TT~TT

Chisato: "!!! S-Sorry." *pulls out a packet of tissues* "Here." *offers one*

sayaka: *BLOWS* s-sorry bout that. i havent cried this hard since i read the last chapter of mermama. *hic* its so saaad. TT~TT

arisa: chisato, you there?!

Chisato: T~T; *answers* "Speaking."

arisa: we found that girl you saw the other day! matsuri and i are in pursuit!

suzune: *running along rooftops*

Chisato: "Your location?" *checking her map*

arisa: we're on 15th street!

???: *watching, smirking*

suzune: *SLASHES*

Matsuri: *dodging* "Jeez! Can't we talk this out?"

suzune: if you just let me see your soul gems, i'll leave you be-

arisa: i dont think so, ripper!

Matsuri: "Y-Yeah! So just stop fighting!"

suzune: tch- suit yourself then. *slashing*

arisa: *blocking with her scythe*

suzune: *spin kick*

arisa: *jumps up and kicks suzune through a window* THAT'S for hurting chisato!

Matsuri: *looks through the window* "..."

arisa: *jumps in, still attacking*

suzune: *blocking, as wine bottles get broken*

Matsuri: "!!!" *follows*

-SLASH SLASH CRASH BANG-

Matsuri: "Hmmm..." *shines a light onto the scene*

suzune: GRK-

Matsuri: "!!!" *pushes Suzune into a rack*

suzune: GAH!

-the rack then falls onto suzune, knocking her out cold-

Matsuri: "... ... ..." Q________Q "I KILLED SOMEONE!"

arisa: i-i-im sure she's fine! sh-she's just knocked out! ^^;;;

Matsuri: "I'M GOING TO JAIL! OR HELL! OR HELL JAIL! WAAAAH!"

arisa: matsuri! chill!

sayaka: holy cannoli!

haruka: oh goodness!

Chisato: "That's her...Is she dead?"

Matsuri: "WAH!"

sayaka: *checks* she's still got a pulse, and i can hear breathing, but we should probably get her out of there so i can heal her and bring her somewhere safe.

Chisato: "Right." *helps Sayaka lift Suzune*

-elsewhere-

Rin: *groans* "I wanna go home..." *flails on the bed*

stocking: soon, rin, soon

Rin: "I can't be the only one feeling stir crazy..." *pokes Yukio's cheek*

Yukio: -_-# ("My ribs still hurt to talk...")

-elsewhere-

Kafka: ^^ "That was...surprisingly delicious."

etta: ^^ glad you liked it, franzy. ^^

Kafka: ^^; "I have to say, I hadn't considered slicing bread into butterfly shape. This was a good choice. Thank you, Etta..."

etta: hehe ^^

Kafka: "..." *gulps* "I'm glad you survived that fight." ("..." *SCREAMING INTERNALLY*)

etta: yeah. i think in a way, you saved me too.

Kafka: "M-Me? I didn't do anything..."

etta: well, your ability did fight mine, so...

Kafka: T_T "...I hate my ability..."

etta: franzy-

Kafka: "...Sorry. I didn't mean to do self-pity. That's all I act. That's not what I want you to think of me..."

etta: i dont think its _that_ bad.

Kafka: "R-Really? ...It's gross...Not like your ability..."

etta: so? goethe tells me there's been weirder abilities, so i doubt a giant roach is anything to sneeze at.

Kafka: "...Nothing to sneeze at? NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT?!" *groan-whimper, as he transforms*

etta:.....

Kafka: *gravelly voice* "Well...This is the true me. At my worst. Ugly. Monstrous. A craven bug."

etta:....even if it is scary looking, i dont think it's bad at all.

Kafka: "...Really? Why?"

etta: because it's still you. *small smooch on the snout*

Kafka: .\\\\\.; "...Th-Thank you." T\\\\T

etta: any time, franzy. ^///^

Kafka: "...So...D-Did you want to walk before we returned?"

etta: sure!

Kafka: *he's still in his roach form* "... ... ..."

etta: um...franzy?

Kafka: "Y-Yes?"

etta: you're still roach mode. ^^;

Kafka: O_O; "...Please turn around."

etta: *turns*

Kafka: *reverts to human form, his clothes reappearing*

etta: oh.

Kafka: "Okay, I'm back to normal...Well, human, anyway."

-morning-

suzune: nngh.....nuhh....my head.....where....where am i...tsu-

arisa: alright you, up an at-em!

suzune: ahh, not so loud, i feel awful.

Matsuri: ^^; "I understand. You've had a rough time. Would you like some water?"

suzune: um...yes-

arisa: TOO BAD!

suzune: er-

arisa: you, start talkin!

suzune: i- what's even going on?

Matsuri: "My friend tends to be a bit abrasive. Here, let me make things more comfortable..." *places a neck pillow onto her*

suzune:....what?

sayaka: *chuckling* >u<

Chisato: *facepalm* "What even is this..."

Death the Kid: ((No, wasn't trying to make a Lego Movie ref))

arisa: alright, explain why you've committed murder on innocent magical girls then?

Chisato: "And what did you mean by 'fakes'?"

suzune:....im only trying to spare them, and it's not magical girls in general, im targeting illegal contractors.

haruka: ?!

arisa: huh?

-suzune then explains-

arisa:...holy shit.

sayaka: .... illegal contractors, could the wings of magius have something to do with it?

suzune: wings of magius? i've heard about that from various places, but i dont know much. so yes, the reason i've been killing illegal contractors is to keep them from turning into wraiths and causing problems.

arisa: still, that doesnt justify murder.

Matsuri: "..."

arisa: we have every reason to take you to the authorities.

suzune:....so?

arisa: dont act so casual! you killed innocent people who did nothing to you!

suzune: if i let them live and become wraiths, more people would have died!

Matsuri: "But the case has been solved. We should focus no saving these contractors..."

suzune: ??

arisa: saving them? how?

sayaka: well, the only way _i_ know is by officiating a contract with the DWMA.

Matsuri: "..." *looks down*

suzune: can i leave? can i just leave?

arisa: oh no, _you're_ still under house arrest!

suzune: since when?

arisa: since last night.

Chisato: *looks at her watch* "Which would be around 10-ish?"

suzune:....

haruka: i dont think we got your name.

suzune:...suzune amano.

Matsuri: ^^;

-elsewhere-

himiko: first day of school~ first day of schoool~

banshee: fortunately, no one knows who we are here yet, so we should be good, i hope.

-a lion man watches as students enter the school-

Twice: "We're just completely normal students...Nothing to worry about..." *INTERNAL SCREAMING*

Mustard: *tugging at the collar of his uniform*

lion man: ah yes, welcome to Silverwing Academy! i'm vice principal Leonhart.

Dabi: "Hello, kitty."

leonhart: your classroom is right this way.

-there are quite a number of students-

-one student is in the corner, mumbling to themselves...they have on a full-face mask-

-on one wall, there is a picture of a darker skinned woman with a semi-mowhawk style haircut with the plaque 'principal jocelyn 'incredigal' boyer'-

himiko: fancy.

Twice: "OOooooooo! I like!" *rubs a hand along the poster*

banshee: that's incredi-gal, right? she was really popular during the 80s.

leonhart: yes, that's our principal. *smacks twice's hand* stop that.

Twice: T3T

-a tall young man is at the front of the class, speaking loudly about rules with a hearty and friendly laugh-

tomura:.....*grimace*

Dabi: "Hmm...Where's our teach?"

tomura: here is your classroom, your teacher will be mr lastic.

Mustard: "Where're our seats?"

himiko: dibs!

Mustard: "H-Hey!" *scrambles for one*

girl with parasol: oh?

Twice: "Nice umbrella! ARE YOU AN ALIEN?!"

girl: oh this? i have a rainy day quirk, so i take an umbrella with me wherever i go, my name's Reina Rivers, by the way.

Twice: "Hello, Miss Raindrop!"

Mask: *mumbling something about newspaper clippings...their unwashed smell is reaching Banshee's nostrils*

reina: actually, my hero name is gonna be 'Drizzle'

banshee: *grimace* oh...oh dear lord. *covers her face*

Tall Boy: "HA HA HA!" *All Might face, dramatic pose* "Stevi! Didn't I encourage you to practice proper hygiene?! New York school board policies promote a healthy body towards building a healthy mind--"

Stevi (Mask): *groans* "I know. I was busy...Can I go to bed now?"

tomura: *glare* (this guy....he's pissing me off so much right now.)

boy: hey, anyone know where the class prez is?

Mustard: *whispers* "I thought it would've been the loud guy doing the poses..."

tomura: if that's the case, im disintegrating myself here and now.

*the door is kicked open--crushing Mustard*

???: "Okay, you scum-sucking bottom-feeders! At attention!"

Tall Boy: *stands up straight*

Stevi: *groans, just puts their head down on their desk*

-the others look-

*A female student is at the door...She marches her way to a desk, slams her foot onto the chair, and shouts--*

Student: "WHO ARE WE?!"

students: SILVERWING!

Student: "I CAN'T HEAR YOU! WHO ARE WE?!"

students: SIVLER WING!!

Student: *raises her arms* "ALL HAIL YOUR QUEEN!"

Twice: "..." *bows down* "QUEEN!"

Mustard: X____X *slides under the door, crushed*

reina: is he ok? ._.;

Dabi: "His...Quirk is recovery. He'll survive."

reina: ^^;

Queen: *slams herself into her seat, kicks up her feet, pulls out a notepad...*

Tall Student: "Excellent opening call, Class President!"

Queen: *blows a bubble*

Mustard: X_X ("How the hell is she Class President...?")

tomura: .....

-elsewhere-

stocking: *yaaaawn*

Rin: "Zzz..."

stocking: *inhales* ah....

shura: i think the cold's better now. let's go check out the sights of aomori!

Rin: *turns over--and falls out of bed*

stocking: that does sound like fun.

Rin: "Ow..." *gets up* "What's going on?"

stocking: well, seems shura and i are better from our colds, so why not check out aomori a bit?

Rin: "Sounds good..." *stretches* "I doubt the others can go, though..."

shura: i think they were key-transported back to death city last night.

Rin: "?! Yukio didn't even say 'bye'!"

shura: he did leave a note.

Yukio's Note: "I went back via the key. Enjoy Aomori. I'll see you at home."

Rin: "..." *sighs*

-elsewhere-

mrs danglars:....

{mrs danglars: *weeping*}

{*a door is heard opening*}

{mrs danglars:......}

{Danglars: <Good evening! What's for dinner?>}

{mrs danglars:..........}

{Danglars: <...I said, 'What's for dinner?'>}

{mrs danglars:.......<i miscarried....>}

{Danglars: <... ... ...> *puts back on his coat and hat* <I'll get take-out.> *heads to the door*}

{mrs danglars: *sobbing*}

mrs danglars:....

lucian: hermine? you ok?

mrs danglars: i.....im fine....just thinking....

Eugenie: *coloring in the corner*

-elsewhere-

boy: *nomming on bread*

Man: <Hey.> *knocks him upside the head* <There's a fat one.>

-someone in a fancy outfit walks by...likely has some money on them...-

boy: hmm.. <got it> *runs out and trips* <ow!> *whimpers*

Fancy Person: <??? Oh, you poor boy...> *leans down, offers a hand* <Are you okay?>

boy: *sniff* <i-i think i hurt my ankle!>

Fancy Person: <Come on, let me help you up...>

boy: *takes the person's hand....and stabs them in the hip*

Fancy Person: *gasps* *screams*

Man: *reaches into the Fancy Person's pocket, ripping out their wallet* <Run!>

-the two run-

{*in a garden, at nighttime, a man is hunched over a hole he is digging...next to him is a small box...*}

{-sounds can be heard from inside-}

{Man: *muttering* <Quiet...Just a bit longer...> *the hole is deep enough* <...> *picks up the box* <...> *inhales deeply*

{-WHACK-}

{Man: "GRK!" *he's knocked down, dropping the box*}

{-the lid comes off, revealing a crying baby-}

{Man: *struggling to get up--*}

{-KICK TO THE HEAD-}

{???: <what the hell? a kid?>}

{Man: *knocked out, collapsed on the ground*}

{baby: *crying*}

{*lights turn on in the house behind ???*}

{???: !!! *takes the baby and runs*}

Man: *checking the wallet*

boy: <anything good, uncle bert?>

Bertuccio: <Shh!> *takes out only a few bills* <Pheh. Bet they didn't even tip well...>

boy: =3=

Bertuccio: *looks at the boy* <Did you get their blood on you?!>

boy: <no, i made sure not to!> >3<

Bertuccio: <You better not--you know laundry day isn't until next week!>

-elsewhere-

*a man walks with a cane...*

edouard: <papa, im bored.>

Villefort: <Well, what do you want to do?>

edouard: <i wanna go to the park and play.>

Villefort: *groans, clutching his back* <I...have paperwork to do...>

edouard: <but papaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa>

valentine: <why dont _i_ take him, dad?>

Villefort: <Thank you. He's all yours.>

valentine: <ok. come on, eddie, i'll even get you some mcdonalds on the way.>

Villefort: <Valentine...Don't spoil him.>

valentine: <im not spoiling him, im just trying to be nice.> -_-;

-elsewhere-

Fitzgerald: *seated across a table* "..."

Danglars: *fake grin, reclining in his chair*

Fitzgerald: "..." ("This feels familiar...Only I think I was on the other side...")

daisy: *adjusts glasses*

lucian: *nods*

Fitzgerald: "Now, I've reviewed your proposal. Well, I didn't review it--I have people I pay to do that and think for me."

daisy: (it's amazing he gets _anything_ done.)

Danglars: "I as well." *gestures to Lucian*

lucian: ...

Danglars: "Now, let me show you what Danglars Shipping Enterprise can do for Manhasset." *nods to Lucian to turn on the 3D projector*

lucian: *doing so*

*An airship appears on the projector*

Jordan: *pops up from behind the couch* "OOooo!"

Danglars: "Yes! The Danglars Inter-Coastal Airship 4300X Grande is the vessel you need for all of your international shipping needs!"

Fitzgerald: "..."

Danglars: *pointing to features on the ship, rambling--* "On-board navigation. Quintuple turbines. Can carry 2 tons of freight anywhere in the world!"

daisy: two tons?

Danglars: "What, that not enough? Fine--" *takes a stylus, writes over the projection* "How's 5 tons?"

daisy: .......

Jordan: *reading the projection* "Wait...Danglar Inter-Coastal...D-I-C...Dude, did you name your thing "DIC(K) Ship Grande?"

lucian: *stiffles laugh*

Danglars: "?!" *glares at Lucian before quickly turning back* ^^; "Sir Francis, please consider what I'm offering to your company. Never again will you have to contend with nuisances of the ocean, the water causing wear-and-tear on your ships or precious cargo. No one yet owns the air--and you can capitalize upon it!"

Fitzgerald: "..." *yawns*

Danglars: "!!! M-Maybe a live demonstration--"

Fitzgerald: "You brought it?"

Danglars: .____.;;; "N-No, it's back in our manufacturer in Rome--"

Fitzgerald: *stands to leave*

Danglars: "!!! Lucian, do something!"

lucian: we can offer a free trip to rome to see for yourself.

Danglars: "WHAT?!"

Fitzgerald: *stops, turns around* "Ooo...Hotel included?"

lucian: why yes. ^^;

Fitzgerald: "Meals included?"

lucian: of course!

Danglars: *jaw drops*

Fitzgerald: "Wonderful! My assistant will schedule the visit." *shakes Lucian' s hand*

lucian: ^^;

daisy: ._.;

Jordan: "Cool! For my room, I'd like a queen-size away from the ice machine--"

Danglars: *glaring*

Jordan: ._.; *hides behind the couch again*

Danglars: *barely able to hold a grin as he shakes Fitzgerald's hand* "We'll see you then! I'm sure you'll love our airships..."

Fitzgerald: ^^ "I'm sure I will..."

Danglars: <Lucian! Let's go!>

mary: *peeeeek*

lucian: <yes sir.>

Danglars: "...Your child?"

Fitzgerald: "...Yes."

mary: really? OwO *HUG* DADDY! >w<

daisy: ._.;

Fitzgerald: ._.; "..." *pat pat*

Danglars: "Huh. I have a little ankle-biter, too. Are you feeding this thing?"

daisy: mary isnt a 'thing', mr danglars. she's a human being. -_-;

Toby: O^O

Danglars: "Can hardly tell--she looks like a gremlin..."

Fitzgerald: "... ... ..."

Toby: "..." *stands behind Danglars, lifts his leg...*

daisy: .___________.

Danglars: "If there is one thing I admire in business, it's honesty. Isn't that right, Sir Francis?"

Fitzgerald: "You're a gross tiny little man who has been rude during this entire visit."

Danglars: "..." Q_Q " 'Tiny'?"

daisy: <-<;;;;

lucian: um....sir?

Toby: ^w^ *lowers his leg, walks back to Mary*

Danglars: "Wh-What?!"

lucian: you...your leg....

mary: *picks toby up*

Danglars: *looks down* "?! What the he--"

-elsewhere-

Dumas: "..." *removes something from around his neck...it's a ring on a string that he was wearing like a necklace*

{Dumas: <I think...this one. Want to see it closer?>}

{mercedes: <it's beautiful, alex!>}

{Dumas: ^^ <Let's try it on...Pardon me? Could we see this ring there?>}

-…-

{morrel: <congrats, dumas.> }

{Dumas: <Thank you, ma'am!> *salutes* <I just wish it was under better circumstances...>}

{morrel: <yeah...>}

{Danglars: *sweeping the deck, grumbling to himself*}

{Dumas: <Before he passed, he asked me to handle some business--mind if I head out?>}

{morrel: <go right ahead.>}

{Dumas: *nods, departs*}

{Danglars: *watches...then rushes to Morrel* <How can you let him take over?!>}

{morrel: <i was just doing as captain leclere asked.>}

{Danglars: <That's absurd! I'm more qualified! That child doesn't even know which way he's walking!>}

{Dumas: *behind him* <Whoops--wrong way!> *looks at his compass*}

{morrel: <i dont know what to tell you.>}

{Danglars: *growls...then sighs* <Look, if you listen to me, I could increase this business ten-fold! I know someone with some really good cargo that he needs to move--now!>}

-...-

{fernand: <damn him, what does mercedes see in him?>}

{Danglars: *sips from another bottle* <Not his talent, I'll tell you that. She's probably just some gold-digger...> *starts counting bills in his wallet*}

{fernand: <HOW DARE YOU INSULT HER THAT WAY!> D8< }

{Danglars: <Wow!> *holds up his hands* <Sorry! Hit a sore spot, I see...> *ahem* <In any case, he's off on some errand to some Noirtier or something. I even saw the logo on the wax seal on the letter--some trippy stuff...>}

{fernand: !!! <thats-....*whispers* that's mimic's logo.<}

{Danglars: <!!!! ...> *whispers* <What is 'Mimic'?>}

{fernand: <they're a terrorist group and enemies of the country>}

{Danglars: <...> *a grim smile comes to his face*}

{fernand: ?? }

{Danglars: <And if someone was found carrying material for just such an organization?>}

{fernand:.....*wicked grin*}

lucian: sir?

Danglars: *goofy smile* *humming*

lucian:... *sigh*

-elsewhere-

Rin: *staring at a jellyfish in the tank* "..."

stocking: they look pretty, huh?

Rin: "Yep...The zebrafish looks all kinds of funny."

shura: they sure do.

-elsewhere-

-knocks on lucy's door-

atsushi: ???

Lucy: "???" *looks through the peephole* "??? There's some woman outside."

atsushi: ?? *looks* oh, that's just gin...wait, why is she here? um...hello?

gin: yes, may i come in. dont worry, i have no ill intent.

Lucy: ("Gin? That's...Oh, marbles...") -_-; "Hey, I'm not in the Agency, so I have no beef with you. But if it's about Atsushi--"

gin: i'm here to speak with you too, miss...lucy, right?

Lucy: -^- "Yes."

-and so-

atsushi: so you want us to become friends with akutagawa.

gin: yes, if it helps.

Lucy: >_>; "You'll understand if I'm hesitant given his prior encounters with Atsushi..."

gin: it is understandable, but still, ryu does need friends outside the mafia, and i think it could help him.

Lucy: "...Is he still following his 'no-kill' policy?"

gin: yes.

atsushi: well, we have considered befriending him in the past...though it's not going to be easy for us.

Lucy: "..." *sighs* "I get the feeling of being alone. I wouldn't want that either..."

atsushi:....we'll consider it, but can you join to supervise him?

gin: sure.

Lucy: "And perhaps we should meet in a neutral area."

-elsewhere-

Chisato: "Is this a good idea? Someone should stay."

arisa: my mom said she'd check on her. and i think she's still mad about last night's winery incident.

Matsuri: T~T "I'm sorry..."

arisa: hey, it's alright, no one was hurt too bad, and sayaka did heal her.

-elsewhere-

suzune:.....*looks at her charm* ..... (tsubaki...)

{Tsubaki Mikoto: "Suzune? Time for bed."}

{small suzune: ok. *yaaawn* ^^ good night!}

{Tsubaki Mikoto: *smiles* "No bedtime story?"}

{suzune: bedtime story! bedtime story! ^w^ }

{Tsubaki Mikoto: "How about 'The Kind-Hearted Witch'?"}

{suzune: ok! ^^ }

{Tsubaki Mikoto: "Once upon a time, there was a small girl in a village. She stood out in her community because of her bright shiny hair..." *playful hair-tussle*}

{suzune: hehehe ^^ }

{Tsubaki Mikoto: "She was truly beloved...And she was also magical."}

Suzune:.....

{suzune: tsubaki! tsubakiiii, where are you? *looking around* come onnn, we're gonna be late!}

{*a flower petal passes Suzune*}

{suzune: *glances*}

{*it looks like a camellia petal*}

{suzune: tsubaki?}

{*a shadow begins to loom...*}

{suzune: ah-... !!!! }

{*it's like a human body in a kimono dress...only the limbs and head are flowery vines...*}

{suzune: w-what? *notices something; tsubaki's charm* !!!!! n-no....}

{Wraith!Tsubaki Mikoto: *a whooshing sound escapes from her branches, as flower petal descend onto Suzune*}

{suzune: grk- }

{*the petals are practically drowning her...*}

{suzune: tsubaki! stop! its me, suzune! please!}

{Wraith!Tsubaki Mikoto: *growls out--* "Suzune..."}

{suzune: !!! tsubaki!}

{Wraith!Tsubaki Mikoto: "...Move..."}

{suzune: *shaking, summons her sword* what...what do i do?}

{Wraith!Tsubaki: "..." *releases her vines at Suzune*}

{suzune: !!!! *slicing* *crying*}

{Wraith!Tsubaki: *knocked around, blood coming out of the vines as this Wraith wails...*}

{suzune: *something surges within her, and flames come from her sword as she attacks, sobbing as she cuts the wraith down*}

{Wraith!Tsubaki: *gasps, as her form collapses*}

{suzune: *collapses to her knees, sobbing*}

suzune: (you became a wraith.....because you contracted illegally....) *clutches her charm* (i dont want anyone else to share that fate....so that's why.....) *bites her lip*

-elsewhere-

izumi: ....

Saria: "Hey, Izumi!"

izumi: oh, hey saria. whats up?

Saria: "Not much--just taking a walk. How's your day going?"

izumi: pretty ok, just thinking i guess.

Saria: "??? Something on your mind?"

izumi: just...i guess im confused.

Saria: "Oh?"

izumi: i mean, im an albarn now, so i have a lot to live up to....and im confused if i want to be like maka, or if i want to stand out as my own person....but i feel like im always going to be compared to her. how can i live up to someone i've never met?!

Saria: "...Wow. That's...kind of a lot to take in. I guess I'd ask, do you think others are comparing you, or are you comparing yourself to Maka?"

izumi: !!! .....i guess it's the latter....

Saria: "Which means...you're not feeling confident in yourself."

izumi: kind of hard to be. im only really an albarn because mom's marrying him...i dont have any real talents or skills, and i freeze up in battle.....did i really do the right thing coming here? to become a meister?

Saria: "Well, you are in NOT--you don't have to go into EAT. You do get to decide what you want to do next, even if it's not combat. I'm sure there's other things 'being an Albarn' could mean. And what do you mean you have no talents? You're smart and friendly, and those are important qualities."

izumi: hmm.....but i dont want to abandon asher either...

Saria: "You think Asher will move onto EAT?"

izumi:.....i didnt ask them.

Saria: "Worried about putting pressure on them?"

izumi:....i guess. and they have enough to worry about...

Saria: "..." *pat pat* "We still have the rest of the semester. I would focus on getting through the rest before deciding anything...Maybe your dad could help."

izumi: yeah....im kind of nervous about asking him, though.

Saria: "I'm sure he wants the best for you, given what you've said. Do you think he'd understand where you're coming from?"

izumi:....i dont know....im kind of scared.....my previous dad was-.........not exactly a nice person......

Saria: "Oh...But Mr. Albarn's not like that..."

izumi: r-right......i'll....talk to him after school....thanks saria, you're a good friend.

Saria: ^\\\^ "Thanks. Just want to be supportive."

-elsewhere-

naomi: BROOOOO!!! OH MY GOOOOSH >w<

Tanizaki: "???"

naomi: *INHALES* YAMAMIN IS DOWNSTAAAAIRS!!!! >w<

Tanizaki: "..." *holds up a brown paper bag for her* "Um, I'll see her in..."

naomi: actually, she's here for the consultation office.

-in the consultation office-

frances: so, you've suddenly gained an ability, you say?

misa: y-yes.....it really scary....

Producer: "So we thought it best to speak with you."

frances: i see. it seems after the mist incident, multiple people worldwide have been gaining abilities left-right and sideways. miss yamamura is no different.

misa: ....i...i think i killed someone with it.....he-he turned into a tree.

Producer: "..."

frances: i see. well, it would be advisable to train this ability in order to better control it. there are training centers around the city if you wish.

misa: ....

Producer: "Which center would you recommend?"

frances: well, there is the special ability department's education center.

Producer: "Could we have their contact information?"

frances: *hands them a business card*

Producer: "Thank you. Misa, shall we...?"

misa:...*nod* i-i dont want to hurt anyone with this ability....

Producer: "Right. Our driver will take us..."

-elsewhere-

Rin: *looking at jewelry at a vendor stand*

shura: oh, this looks pretty cool!

stocking: oh these earrings are so cute!

Rin: *picks up a bracelet* "This could work..."

shura: getting a present for your girlfriend~?

Rin: "Wh-What if I am?!"

shura: d'awww, ^^

Rin: >\\\\>; <Pardon me...I'd like to buy this?>

shopkeeper: <ah yes> ^^

-elsewhere-

felisia: *sewing*

shion: *watches*

Mephisto: "She's quite talented, yes, Shion?"

shion: *babble*

felisia: ^^

Mephisto: "What do you think it'll turn out to be?"

felisia: you'll just have to wait~ ^^

Mephisto: "Oh, the suspense!" *holds Shion*

-elsewhere-

Fujimoto: "..."

Yukio: "Zzz..."

kyouko: im home.

Fujimoto: "Welcome back...He's still asleep."

kyouko: ...any word from rin?

Fujimoto: "He's still there, traveling with Stocking and Shura."

kyouko: ah.

-elsewhere-

Lucy: -^-

Akutagawa: "..."

atsushi: ^^;;; so.....heyyyy...... ^^;;;;;;

gin: ^^;;

Akutagawa: "Hello. I still have not killed."

atsushi: i know, you dont have to keep repeating it, you're sounding like a broken record.

Akutagawa: "...I don't have much else I thought would be interesting to discuss."

atsushi: oh, we did hear you had your crimes pardoned...

Akutagawa: "Yes. Now I have to consider what to do now that I will not be at risk of being arrested for past crimes..."

atsushi: maybe going back to school?

Akutagawa: "Hmm...Not sure. Are you still attending?"

atsushi: yeah, we are.

Akutagawa: "Hmm...Not sure. Are you still attending?"

atsushi: yeah, we are.

gin: chuuya probably wont be returning, since he has a lot on his plate right now.

atsushi: oh yeah, how's that other girl he adopted?

gin: she's doing well.

Akutagawa: "Gin and Higuchi have adopted Q."

atsushi: *remembering the incident at the train station* ....good for them. owo;;

Akutagawa: "Yes, I think so as well. So far, Q has also not killed people."

Lucy: "You both better not! I'm stronger than I was before!" *flexes her arm*

Akutagawa: "... ... ...I hadn't noticed."

Lucy: >_<#

gin: ^^;;

atsushi:....sooooo, do you have hobbies?

Akutagawa: "...I like art museums. I like classical music."

atsushi: i see.

Akutagawa: "It'll be good to visit a museum again. Gin and I used to go to them before, um, 'work' started to pile up more."

gin: *nods*

Lucy: "Hmm...I suppose a museum visit would be low-stakes..."

atsushi: that would be fun. ^^

Akutagawa: "Yes. I know there's the Kirby exhibit, as well as a new calligraphy exhibit."

atsushi: *nods* how about we head over after lunch?

Akutagawa: "Oh? Who's cooking?"

gin:....ryu...we're in a cafe. -.-;

Akutagawa: "My question still stands. What if the chef intends to kill us?"

gin: ryu, please.

Lucy: "...Miss Gin? Has he always been like this?"

gin: *sigh*

atsushi:....ryu. please get therapy.

-elsewhere-

Rin: *on webcam* "So we should be home soon."

kyouko: great to hear.

madoka: *smiles*

konekomaru: sounds like you had quite the adventure.

Rin: "Yep! I--" *sneezes* *rubs his nose* "Ugh..."

madoka: still sick? ^^;

unagi: did renzou give uncle uwabami my letter?

Rin: *wipes his nose* "Yeah, Shima ran off after the mission to head home. I'm sure he delivered it."

unagi: that's good. *smiles*

-elsewhere-

frances: *listening to her flowers* hmm...i see....*dials the phone*

Cervantes: "Oh! Well, I'm not sure, we have a tremendously loaded schedule..." *flipping through an empty schedule book*

frances: ....are you sure about that?

Cervantes: OwO;;; "Weeeeeeeeell, I may be able to fit you in...We got a few minutes after our next big mission..."

frances: and that would be?

Cervantes: OWO;;;;;;;;; "We should be back in our office in..." *talking off the phone* "How long does it take to fly from Timbuktu to Death City?"

marquis: owo~?

-knocks on the door-

Cervantes: "EEEK!" *jumps*

Dumas: *looks through the peephole* "???" *opens the door*

marquis: who is it?

Dumas: "Someone from that consultation office..."

Cervantes: "OH MY GOSH, OUR INSTANT TELEPORTER WORKED! WHAT A SURPRISE! WE ARE ALREADY BACK IN DEATH CITY! Yay!"

frances: may i speak with mr dumas~? ^^

Dumas: "...Here I am. What do you want?"

frances: you three. over here. now. ^^# geoffery, be a dear and escort our three friends over to the office~ ^^

Cervantes: QwQ;

Dumas: *slight shudder but frowns*

-elsewhere-

Dabi: *looking* "Why is gym held in the basement?"

tomura: ....

Queen: *frowns* "Are you an idiot? Do you not know how expensive New York real estate is?"

Gym Teacher: *blows the whistle* "Assume the position!"

himiko: ooook!

Tall Student: "Ready!"

reina: *taking stance*

Mask Student: *stands a bit back from the wall, ready to move*

Twice: "??? 'Position'? What? It's just gym. Is this dodgeball? WE DIDN'T EVEN PICK TEAM CAPTAINS!"

Queen: "Oh, you're going to die today..."

Mustard: "...What?"

*SHNITCK*

*spikes poke out of the ceiling*

Dabi: "?!!!"

*a laser gun turret pops out of the floor*

Twice: "Ooooh, I get it...So, it's a laser light show!"

Gym Teacher: *blows the whistle* "Begin!"

*lasers fire at the students, a fire pit opens behind Mustard--burning his bottom*

Mustard: "ARG!" *leaps*

reina: welcome to the basement.

Tall Student: *hearty laugh* "Nothing like a rousing bit of calisthenics while avoiding almost certain doom to light a fire under you and make you go, go, go!"

Mustard: *running* "I'M ON FIRE!"

Tall Student: "See? He gets it!"

himiko: *dancing around* wheee!

Queen: *she's moving a bit too much, as if she predicts where each attack derives*

Dabi: "..."

Twice: "Son of a--" *holding up Mask Student as a shield*

banshee: *shaking* ah-....*frozen on the spot*

*a rope suddenly loops around Banshee's wrist...*

banshee: !!!!

*the rope tugs, pulling Banshee up from the floor and into the arms of--*

Peter: "Relax, newbie! Just your friendly classmate picking you up!" *smiles*

banshee: s-sorry about that...

Peter: *smiles* ^\\\^ "Think nothing of it!"

[PETER DITKO! The aerobatic superhero! His wrist bands are tech support to help him swing around! Years of training and innate balance allows him to swing from the highest ledge and leap above your head!]

Gym Teacher: *blows his whistle* "Damn it, Ditko--get down from there! That girl's obviously not ready for this..."

Queen: *dodging* "How revolting..."

banshee: ^-^;;

Peter: "??? Hey, you okay? You looked like you were...tearing up?"

banshee: !!! *wipes eyes* sorry for that, i just.....b-bad memories, i guess...

Peter: "..." *nods* "Y-Yeah...This place is a pretty rough training course. I've seen others react worse..."

banshee: ...no one's actually died here, right?

{???: just you wait sis, im gonna be the greatest hero yet!}

banshee:......

Vulcan: "??? Hold up. I thought you lived with your grandmom. When were you at Hajima?"

shinra: it was....on and off, mostly....it was scary there, but to be honest, it was better than being with my grandma, and locked in the pantry.

lisa: where the hell was child services?!

shinra: i know, right?!

Vulcan: "Fix that upper body strength!" *checking the pistons while talking to Shinra* "And while you were there, they experimented on you?"

shinra: i think, but i think i also repressed most of it.

Vulcan: "...Sorry."

shinra: it's all good.

Vulcan: *sets down the wrench* "Okay, that's enough for today..."

-elsewhere-

Assi: "--and he was dressed really tacky, like he was colorblind and shopped consignment."

Shotaro: "Wooooooow...Airship?"

mana:.... <-<

Emine: "How can one procure such an airship? Perhaps to drop items down upon my enemies?"

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *points to calligraphy* "This one is Shen Zhou's 'On Growing a Beard.' Notice how well spaced are the characters."

atsushi: huh. neat.

gin: ^^

Lucy: "Hmm...So, you do research this stuff? Is this all they have? Just stuff about beards?"

Akutagawa: *hard stare* "No." *points* "Emperor Huizong's 'Poem of Fragrance.' Using the slender gold style."

atsushi: i see. *side glance to lucy that says 'i have no idea what any of this means, help'*

Lucy: *puffs her cheeks* "So, is that 'regal' or something?"

Akutagawa: "To simplify, it means the strokes are thin and sharp, showing precision suited to elite writing. notice the flaring, quick movement of the brush..."

gin: ^^; (at least ryu's enjoying himself.)

Akutagawa: *looks at a display* "Here, you can try your own hand at calligraphy..." *picks up a brush*

atsushi: hmm...

gin: *already writing something; the kanji for 'family'*

Akutagawa: "..." *small smile before he orders--* "Tiger. Doll Girl. Write something."

atsushi: *writing something* ._.; *he just drew a tiger* .....*sweats*

gin: that's pretty good.

Akutagawa: "It's...cute."

atsushi: um.... thanks. ^^;

Lucy: -_-; "First, my name is 'Lucy.' Second, I can't write, so..." *holds up a painting of a smiley face*

atsushi: that's really good, lucy.

Lucy: ^^ "Thank you!"

atsushi: and, maybe i could teach you to write?

Akutagawa: "...The line is thicker along the bottom, adding some tension to the overall piece..."

Lucy: "I would like that."

Akutagawa: "..."

gin: ^^;

-elsewhere-

higuchi: *looking at a book on parenting life hacks*

Q: *picks up a lighter--*

kuniko: Q, no!

Q: "???"

higuchi: Q, the lighter's not a toy. it can hurt someone if used wrong. why dont we play some candyland instead?

Q: "Can I be the yellow piece?"

higuchi: sure thing.

kuniko: im gonna go finish up the laundry now. *exits*

Q: "...That lady..."

higuchi: ??

Q: "Miss Rain."

higuchi:....*bites her lip*

Q: "Mori seemed weird after she died."

higuchi:.....when-....when you were captured, she was really worried about you.

Q: "..." *nods* "Yeah."

higuchi:...im a bit jealous. you and chuuya...and ryu and the tiger....were some of the last people that saw her...s-sorry, im not trying to blame you for anything. its just...i miss her so much.

Q: "...Do you want a hug?"

higuchi: *sniff* but first, i need to make sure you arent hurting yourself, ok?

Q: -^- "I'm not." *holds up his hands*

higuchi: *soft hug*

Q: "..." *hug*

higuchi:......*smiles*

Q: "Sorry."

higuchi: it's ok. im not mad at you.

Q: "...She was nice."

higuchi: yeah. she really was.

Q: "Chuuya seems to miss her, too."

higuchi:...

-meanwhile-

-a soft breeze blows-

Chuuya: *approaches a tombstone*

-rain's...-

Chuuya: "Long time..."

-…-

Chuuya: "Glad to be back here after so long."

-.....-

Chuuya: "You can imagine a lot has happened...and that one surprise I didn't know..."

-birds chirp overhead. squirrels scamper. even in this place of death, life goes on-

Chuuya: "Rain...That child you found...I'm still surprised. Sometimes, I think you were too kind for your own good." *his eyes are full of tears*

-...-

Chuuya: "I just wanted you to know, Miyuri and Sonia are well. I'm taking care of them."

-a soft breeze blows-

Chuuya: *sighs, wipes his eyes* "Th-Thank you, Rain..."

???: figured we'd find you here, chuuya.

Chuuya: *sighs* "Hello."

elise: i'll let you two talk it out. *walks off*

mori: chuuya. *nods*

Chuuya: "Sir..." *gets up* "I see you're up and about."

mori: indeed. it has been a hectic few months for us all, hasnt it. likewise, i want to thank you for your hard work. it's thanks to you we can safely walk the streets again, after all.

Chuuya: "...It was just business."

mori: regardless, i wished to speak with you. and since you were sooo kind enough not to tell me your new address, i figured the only logical place for you to be was....well....*glances at rain's grave*

Chuuya: "...You have some nerve coming here."

mori: ...

Chuuya: "Don't think I have forgotten it...every last thing you did to her."

mori:.......

Chuuya: "I will never forget it. You may be my boss, I may respect that..." *looks up at him, his eyes filled with a deep hatred* "But I will never forgive you for what you did to Rain."

mori:...you loved her, didnt you?

Chuuya: "You're damn right I do."

mori:......i see. then i have no further business here for now. come along, elise.

elise: kay, lets go get crepes, i havent had one in soooo looooooong!

Mori: *smiles at Chuuya, tips his own hat, departs* *walks with her...the hand by her side is shaking slightly...*

elise:.....*glances back at chuuya*

Chuuya: *glaring after Mori*

elise:....you know he has every reason to want to try to kill you now, rintarou. you do know that, right?

Mori: "Shh...Let's...just be on our way. Crepes await..." *struggles to smile*

elise:.....

-elsewhere-

sayaka: so how come the rest of you became magical girls?

haruka: we could ask the same of you.

sayaka: well, i used my wish to heal my friends arm that i _thought_ i had a crush on, but turns out i just liked his music. we're still friends though. <3<; he's also kind of my other friends ex-boyfriend but thats neither here nor there.

Arisa: "That's rough, buddy." *stretches* "Well, honestly, I was kind of different before I got my powers."

sayaka: how so?

Arisa: "Would you believe I was a lot shyer, timid, and weak?"

sayaka: i didnt know you back then, so who am i to say?

Arisa: -3- "I used to get bullied all the time...I wanted to die."

sayaka: oh no! D8>

Arisa: "This one girl, Mika Nishinaka, was horrible to me...Then I met Kokoro."

{kokoro: DONT THROW AWAY YOUR LIIIIFE! *yoinks arisa back*}

{Arisa: *crying, shaking her head* "No...I don't want to live anymore!"}

{kokoro: but there's so many wonderful things in this world! i dont know what exactly's bothering you, but im sure it'll get better soon. *smiles*}

{masara: ...}

{Arisa: Q_Q "H-How do you know that?"}

{???: *growls*}

{masara: kokoro, we got company.}

{monster: *a large lizard like monster appears, hissing*}

{kokoro: *weapons out* masara, stay with her, i'll handle this one! *she fights the monster off*}

{Arisa: *watches...her eyes widening*}

{kokoro: let's finish this! HYAAAAH!}

{-the monster vanishes, leaving behind a pile of grief cubes-}

{kokoro: *phew* that was a close one.}

{Arisa: "... ... ...WOW! THAT WAS INCREDIBLE!"}

{kokoro: all in a magical girl's work. ^^}

Arisa: "Kokoro inspired me--so I faced that bully Mika and never looked back."

sayaka: wow.

Arisa: =W= "Yes, I am amazing."

Matsuri: "..."

sayaka: how about you, haruka?

haruka: oh, nothing really special, just a girl from a rich family with a-...i had a sister, b-but she was stillborn.....

chisato: i've never heard anything about you having a sister.

haruka: they dont like talking about it...

sayaka: and how about you, matsurin?

Matsuri: "I...used to be blind."

sayaka: ....

Matsuri: "I wished to see...but since then, I feel like I forgot something about myself."

???: indeed you have, dear sister of mine~

sayaka: ?!?!?

-a figure in purple drops down from the roofs-

???: hello girls~ i hope you dont mind my dropping in~ fufufu~

Matsuri: *tenses*

chisato: *aims pistol* just who the hell are you?

???: please, allow me to introduce myself, my name is Kagari Hinata.

haruka: ?!

Matsuri: "What? ..." *shakes her head* "No. No, this can't be!"

kagari: say, i see you met suzune! where is she, if i may ask~?

Arisa: *keeps her mouth shut* "..."

kagari:....nothing to say? very well. *STAB*

Arisa: "GRK--" *coughs up blood, collapses*

Haruka: "Arisa!"

kagari: *glances at her* oh? my my, how curious~

Haruka: "?!" *backs up*

kagari: you made quite an interesting wish, i see. you felt like your parents didnt love you enough, in favor of your dear elder sister, kanata, right?

Haruka: "..." *shaking her head* "N-No...Stop..."

kagari: so you decided to wish for her to disappear, effectively erasing her....

arisa: ?!

kagari: by contracting illegally....and getting away with murder~ *laughs* selfish, selfish murderer~ cold blooded sister killer~ ahahaha~<3

Haruka: "STOP IT!" *something glows in the middle of her head...pulling in her face*

kagari: you think you're such a perfect, pretty face, but under that beauty, is a hideous monster~

Haruka: *screams, as something explodes out of her back*

arisa: !!!! HARUKA!

Haruka: *her eyes are pulled inward into one, swallowing her face and silencing her screams--before multiple arms rip out of her body*

sayaka: w-what the hell?!

kagari: fufu- for now, i bid you girls adeu~ *grabs matsuri and flees*

arisa: MATSURI! GRK- o-ow...

*The Wraith that was Haruka lunges at Sayaka*

sayaka: !!!! *fending it off with her swords*

Chisato: *firing* "Sayaka! Heal Arisa!"

sayaka: right! *healing her*

arisa: nghh..

sayaka: just hold on, it'll be ok... *notices her soul-gem* ._.;; (oh crap, im low on magic! if i run out here, then im basically screwed!)

-something bursts from her soul-gem; an armored mermaid?-

sayaka:....*SCREAMS* WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU?! WHAT THE FUCK?! WHAT THE FUCK?!!!

armored mermaid: *attacking the wraith*

Wraith: *swinging arms at the Mermaid*

armored mermaid: *slashing with swords*

*The Wraith's eye charges before releasing an energy blast*

-SLICE SLICE STAB-

*An inhuman scream erupts from the mouthless Wraith...*

sayaka: chisato! now!

Chisato: *aims...hesitates...*

Wraith: *charges up again*

Chisato: "!!!" *fires*

-BOOOOOM-

Wraith: *collapses...starts to revert...*

-the armored mermaid vanishes, leaving sayaka's soul gem cleansed-

sayaka:...ah...what....was that...?

Chisato: "HARUKA!"

-haruka's crumpled body lay lifeless on the ground-

arisa: !!!

Chisato: "..." *can't speak, just holding Haruka, crying*

arisa:....*grips fist* that bitch....i'm gonna kill her! *runs off*

sayaka: arisa, wait! you arent fully healed yet!

Chisato: *still holding onto Haruka*

-elsewhere-

kagari: there we go, now you cant run off~ ^^

Matsuri: *tied up* "Let me go!" *struggling to free herself* "Why?!"

kagari: lets see if _this_ jogs your memory~ *pokes her forehead* boop~

Matsuri: "!!!"

*FWOOSH*

{Child!Matsuri: *sniffle*}

{???: matsuri?}

{Matsuri: "H-Huh?" *looks up*}

{tsubaki mikoto: *smiles* are you doing alright?}

{Matsuri: "...Just feeling sad..."}

{tsubaki mikoto: *hug* why dont i tell you girls the story again?}

{kagari: oh will you, miss tsubaki!?}

{Matsuri: "I-I'd like that..."}

{tsubaki mikoto: ^^ of course, girls.}

{-...-}

{Matsuri: "..." *listening...*}

{suzune: *whimpering*}

{Matsuri: *spots Suzune...sees the bell on her collar* "..."}

{suzune: *hic* *sniff*}

{Matsuri: "..." *approaches*}

{suzune: ?! *looks up*}

{Matsuri: "It's okay...Don't be afraid..."}

{suzune:...t-tsu...*hic*}

{Matsuri: "...Tsubaki..."}

{suzune:.........*shaking*}

{Matsuri: "Hey...It's going to be okay...Do you want to be friends?"}

kagari:.....i was the one to find tsubaki's body.....that little brat, suzune....i want her to suffer....so that's why i'll kill you in front of her, and then kill her. hehehe....AHAHAHA!

Matsuri: "Wh-Why?! Stop! You don't need to do this--"

???: "No. She needs to die."

kagari: oh suzune! did you get my message? *holds up her phone, which has a selfie of herself and the captive matsuri*

Suzune: *aims her sword--and lunges*

-SLASH SLASH CLANG-

Matsuri: *staring, shocked...tries to break out of her confines*

kagari: AHAHAHA! oh what's this? playing the hero?! after all the blood you spilled? after you took our tsubaki away from us?!

Suzune: *eyes widen, as the ferociousness of her attacks increase, stamping onto Kagari's foot before swinging her blade again*

Matsuri: "Oh god oh god..." ("What do I do...")

-dont give up, matsuri, i believe in you both-

Matsuri: "!!! ...Tsu-Tsubaki?"

kagari: *SLASHING* AHAHAHAHA!

Suzune: *being pushed back* "..."

Matsuri: "..." *breaks the restraints, rushes at them...*

kagari: eh-

Matsuri: "Beam Blades!" *hard-light blades emerge from her hands*

kagari: oh?

Suzune: "?!"

Matsuri: *swings her blades at Kagari*

kagari: very well, TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! *summons illusionary doubles of herself* AHAHAHA!

Matsuri: "..." *narrows her eyes*

Suzune: *glancing at each one*

kagari: do you really think you can stop me? i wont stop until you suffer like she did!

Suzune: "...I doubt that."

Matsuri: "..." *aims at one copy*

kagari: ah-

Matsuri: *SLICE*

kagari: GRK- m-matsuri....*laughs* h-how could you? and to your dear big sister too~?

Matsuri: "...I'm sorry." *knocks her in the head*

-POW-

kagari: nghh....

Matsuri: "..." *looks at Suzune* "You look hurt..."

suzune: she got me good....*coughing blood* s-shit....y-you ok, matsuri?

Matsuri: "Yes..." *helps her up*

suzune: *stumbles* please, dont bother with me...

Matsuri: "Be quiet. You need help..."

suzune: you'd really help a killer?

Matsuri: "...Why do you do it? Why do you kill?"

suzune:...tsubaki contracted illegally...she became a monster as a result....i dont want any other illegal contractor to share that fate...

Matsuri: "And killing them is better?"

suzune:.....

Matsuri: "...Let's get you to medical."

suzune:....you hate me, dont you?

Matsuri: "I just...don't want anyone else to die."

suzune:....

-elsewhere-

Jeje: "..."

Mikuni: "La la la..."

Johannes: *trying to capture a cricket on the windowsill*

metsu: *checking the money and writing notes*

Jeje: *looks over the notes*

-mostly just how much money was made that day and such. work related stuff mostly-

Mikuni: "New dress for Abel! Do we have the money for it?!"

Johannes: *holds up the jar with the cricket* "New specimen!"

metsu: depends on if we have coupons, and also that is a cricket.

Mikuni: OwO; "..." *hunts through the newspaper for coupons*

Johannes: -_-# "It will be a _vampire_ cricket..."

Jeje: "Ssss..."

metsu: *sigh* *glances at the calendar* .... summer will be here before we know it.

Johannes: "Yay!" *opens the closet, dives in...exits in an old-fashioned swimsuit with a duck floaty on, holding a kiddie pool*

Mikuni: *already has Abel in a sundress and holds a pitcher of water* "Fill up the pool!"

metsu: *sweatdrop*

-morning-

frances: good morning, gentlemen~ ^^

Dumas: *looks around, feeling a dangerous aura*

Cervantes: *sipping his drink through a straw*

frances: mr dumas, i've received some interesting information about you through a contact of mine~ does the 'chateau d'lf' ring any bells to you?

Cervantes: "Hang on...I remember being around there..."

frances: my contact mentioned they know who put you there, i will allow you to visit europe to meet them, on condition that you three will officially join the consultation office~ now gentlemen....do we have a deal~?

Dumas: "IT WAS BLACK OPS, CERVANTES--HOW WOULD YOU--Wait, what?"

frances: i'll add an additional wager, do so, and i wont tell anyone about your little 'prison escape' friend~<3

Cervantes: "..." *slams the drink down, slides it away...adjusts the straw, crosses his arms* "Pardon me, ma'am, but we are an independent operation, not for 'joining.' We are, how should I put it...three...three...Um...Three blind mice? Three stooges--"

Dumas: *covers Cervantes's mouth* -_-# "And what, if you tell, I have to run off again?"

marquis: OxO h-how does she know about that?

frances: well, if you three wish to be arrested, by all means, run off~

Cervantes: OxO

marquis: yeeeeah no thanks. ^^;;;;;

Dumas: -_-###

frances: do we have a deal?

Cervantes: *gulps* "I-I'll leave it to Dumas..."

Dumas: "...When do we leave?"

-elsewhere-

izumi: dad? you up yet?

Spirit: *yawns, stretches* "Yeah...Hey, kiddo."

izumi: can i talk to you about something?

Spirit: "Sure..."

-she explains everything-

Spirit: "Izumi...I'm sorry."

izumi: you're not mad at me?

Spirit: "Of course not! I mean, I would never be angry with you over what you want to do. I'm sorry for not letting you know that more..."

izumi:....i still dont know what i want to do...

Spirit: "Well, I can say one thing: I don't want you to drop out of the DWMA--not yet. You still have the rest of this semester to finish..."

izumi: i wont. i'll finish through NOT classes before i decide what i want to do...

Spirit: *nods* "Okay. Whether you stay or not, I promise, I will support your decision--so long as you stay in some school."

izumi: ok. *hugs* thanks, dad.

Spirit: *pat pat* "You're welcome. Please, don't ever be afraid to talk about this..."

-elsewhere-

Rin: *snoozing in his plane seat*

stocking: *looking out the window*

Rin: *shifts in his seat, muttering*

Flight Attendant: "May I get you something to drink, ma'am?"

stocking: some raspberry iced tea please.

Flight Attendant: "Right away! And you, sir--"

Rin: *sleep talk* "Fizzy lifting drink..." "

Flight Attendant: "..." *writes down 'soda'* "And you, ma'am?

shura: im good.

Flight Attendant: "Very good." *leaves*

Rin: *sits up* "Hmm...Did we forget someone?"

-elsewhere-

Shima: *somehow buried under snow*

-elsewhere-

stocking: probably no one important.

Rin: "Yeah, you're right...When we get home, I need to scoop up the ice in the back of the freezer, make it into a snowball, and throw it at Bon."

-elsewhere-

Bon: "..." *writes a note: 'Toss something at Rin'*

-elsewhere-

Walter: "He's been in there for hours...Or maybe just minutes."

leroux: did something happen?

Walter: "Nothing much--he checked the mail, took some package for himself, ran into your room--"

-inside-

Kafka: *opens the package, showing a book* "TEACH ME TO DANCE!"

-outside-

leroux: oh dear...

Walter: "--and I just keep hearing some '3, 2, 1, 1, 2, 3' pattern with music. I think it's the waltz?"

leroux: seems so.

-elsewhere-

Tall Student: "A HEALTHY LUNCH IS JUST THE THING TO FILL EVERY MITOCHONDRIA IN YOUR BODY WITH THE ENERGY IT NEEDS TO GET THROUGH THE REST OF THE DAY! HA HA HA--"

Dabi: =_=### ("Kill kill kill kill--")

Queen: *feet on the table, sipping a milk carton*

banshee: ^^; he's....enthusiastic...

Peter: "I guess we haven't had the best introductions yet--Hi, I'm Peter!"

banshee: komachi.

Masked Student: "...Stevi."

Tall Student: "CALL ME SIMON!"

Twice: "Wow, you're a tall drink of water, ain't ya?!" *suddenly pulls open Simon's mouth* "HOW DID YOU GET SO BIG?! DID YOU EAT ALVIN AND THEODORE?!"

tomura: *glances at queen*

Queen: "...'Queen.' I said it in class. You deaf?"

himiko: noooo, like what's your naaaaaame!

Queen: "...I'm not fucking telling you my name."

himiko: ruuuuude. =3=

???: *a lanky student with big glasses* "Nevermind her--Queen's just always a little anxious around strangers..."

Queen: "SHUT UP, STANLEY--I KNOW WHAT YOU DID AT THE VOLLEYBALL GAME!" >_<

Stanley: *whistles innocently*

banshee: ... ^-^;

Mustard: "So, what do people do for fun at this school--"

Simon: "HOLD THE PHONE!" *hands his phone to Stevi*

Stevi: "..." *holds up the phone* *thumbs up*

*music kicks in*

Stevi: *films as a flash mob starts*

-the students start dancing and singing-

Dabi: =_=#

tomura:.....(i...fucking....hate this place.)

Twice: *doing the monkey*

-elsewhere-

Kepuri: "Okay, try them out, WASHU." *she's designed robotic butterfly wings*

WASHU: ^o^

GET: -_-#

Kepuri: "Okay, now try flapping..." *jotting notes*

GET: *tugs on Yohei's pants leg*

yohei: *hug*

-elsewhere-

Tanizaki: *reviewing files*

atsushi: have any plans for today, tanizaki?

Tanizaki: "So far, just scheduling the next jobs and interviews for potential jobs..." *stretches* "I think I'll head out to run some errands."

kirako: *hands him a list*

Tanizaki: "Oh?" *reviews* "Seems do-able...Anything to add?"

-mostly the list includes snacks, bandages, baby toys, printer paper, and such-

Tanizaki: "Looks like a bit, though...Anyone up for going?"

sylvia: i-i'll come along..

Tanizaki: "Oh, cool!" *hands her a bag* "This'll help with carrying stuff."

sylvia: i-i'll d-do my best!

Tanizaki: ^^; "We'll even pick up some snacks."

-elsewhere-

principal: so you wish for us to rehabilitate miss amano, miss hinata?

Matsuri: "...I don't know whether it is the right thing to do in the long term...but for now, I think it's our best shot..."

principal: hmmm, well, she will need to be rehabilitated in the detention center for at least a week, just to evaluate her.

Matsuri: "...No visitors?"

principal:....i cant guarantee that at this time.

Matsuri: "...Okay. Is there anything else?"

principal: i've contacted miss kanade's family, and the funeral will be scheduled for this weekend.

Matsuri: "..." *shakes*

principal:....*pats on the back* she was a good student, and a good friend.

Matsuri: *breaks down crying*

principal:.....*awkward hug*

-elsewhere-

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 57

of bomber girls and babies

-elsewhere- bram: *a-CHOO* *sniff* ugh...im going to die. TT_TT louisa: D8 Fitzgerald: "??? Why not some orange juice?" bram: *sniff* maybe... my apologies, i've always had a rather weak disposition..... *COUGHING UP BLOOD* urk.....that's a side effect of my ability....i hope. louisa: *fainted* Fitzgerald: "!!!" *$1.34 catch of Louisa* "Oh dear...What side effect?" bram: my ability allows me to create and control blood. *the blood on the floor bubbles and a bit of it floats up and takes on several shapes* as a result, my body overproduces it and...well... Fitzgerald: "Ah...Perhaps we should buy you something to cought blood into?" bram:... p-perhaps.... louisa: @-@ Fitzgerald: *carries Louisa to the couch* "I'll get Bram a cookie, and you a blanket." mary: bandaids for me please! *there is an owl on her head, pecking at her* Fitzgerald: "...Why is that owl...?" bram: that sort of thing happens a lot around her. Fitzgerald: "...Do I feed it?" -later- Fitzgerald: *walking* nurse: can i help you, sir? Fitzgerald: "Yes, hello. I wanted to meet with two...friends." nurse: i see, can you tell me their names? Fitzgerald: "Hawthorne and Mitchell." nurse:.... oh...um... *she seems nervous* Fitzgerald: "??? What's wrong?" nurse: well, someone checked them out about two months ago. Fitzgerald: "??? Who?" nurse: some russian guy i think, and shortly after-....i shouldnt be saying this, it's confidential. Fitzgerald: "..." *slides up a $100 bill* nurse: ._.;; Fitzgerald: *smiles politely* "Please?" nurse:.... Fitzgerald: "???" nurse: *whispers* one of our nurses went missing shortly after. the russian guy, from what i heard, went by the name 'fyodor' something-or-other....but you didnt hear this from me, got it? Fitzgerald: *slightly tense...nods* *whispers* "I heard nothing..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *sips tea* kirei: ^^ Benimaru: "???" *offers a cookie* kirei: thank you. *smiles* Benimaru: "You're welcome..." *sets his cup down* "Kirei..." kirei: hmm? Benimaru: "...I like your hair." kirei: ^////^ i guess its grown out these past few months. Benimaru: "It suits you." *passes a hand along it* kirei: ... .///// Benimaru: "...Your skin is soft." kirei: o/////o Benimaru: "..." *holds her hand to his cheek* kirei: *kiss* >///< Benimaru: o\\\\o *falls back* kirei: !!! beni, are you alright? D8 Benimaru: *takes her hand* kirei: ?? Benimaru: *pulls her down* kirei: O//////O Benimaru: .\\\\. "...Now what?" -elsewhere- Hyde: *soaking his feet in a tub of water* =\\\\= kranz: *relaxing in the tub* *whistling* Hyde: "Hmm...Good tune..." kranz: thanks. guildenstern: *sweats* >///-///>;;;;; Hyde: *dumps water over his own head* "Ah...Refreshing..." -elsewhere- Assi: "I got you a gift!" mono: ?? Assi: *holds up an asymmetrical bunny doll* mono:.... (thinking: SO CUTE) t-thanks. 7///n///7 Assi: "Hee hee--sure!" -elsewhere- Relan: *holding up a maid outfit* "..." shinra: that sure brings back memories, eh rel? ^///^ Relan: ^\\\^ "Yeah...I-I'm still embarrassed..." shinra: *hug* who'd have thought it would lead to where we are now? Relan: QUQ "I-I-I-I hadn't..." shinra:...*rubs his back* i dont think i can apologize enough for how unfair i was to you back then... Relan: "Wh-What? H-How were you 'unfair'?" shinra: before i gave you a chance, i avoided you. looking back, i was an idiot. *hug* Relan: Q\\\\Q "...I was creepy..." shinra: i guess all we can do now is learn from our mistakes and move forwards, right? Relan: "..." *nods, hugs back* -morning- Kid: =\\\w\\\= stocking: u//////u zzz Kid: *turns over, kisses her cheek* stocking: mmmm morning~ Kid: *yawn* "Good morning..." *nuzzles* -chuuya's apartment- Chuuya: *groans, take headache medicine* >_____< mito: =w= Chuuya: *pets her, even as he holds an ice compress to his head* mito: ^w^ Chuuya: *small tummy rub* -seems there are a few text messages on his phone. one from kouyou, one from tachihara, one from naoya....and one from akutagawa- Chuuya: *groans...looks at the one from Kouyou* kouyou: [make sure you drink plenty of water later] Chuuya: *groans* *skips over Tachihara's, looks at Naoya* naoya: [hey chuuchuu! hope you're doing better. also, akuta wanted to talk to you. he said it's important. Chuuya: "...What does he want?" Akutagawa: [hey] Chuuya: "Some opening..." Akutagawa: [i am sorry] Chuuya: "???" Akutagawa: [i thought it was best to end Rain’s suffering] Chuuya: "?!!!! How-How can he even say that?!" Akutagawa: [she was in that state. i could feel that same frustration. and if I was like that, i would hope a friend would stop my suffering. i would hope you would end it.] Chuuya: "..." *tears welling up* "..." [okay] Akutagawa: [i'm sorry] Chuuya: [i know] [thanks] Akutagawa: QWQ; -elsewhere- Sakuya: *chopping an apple* naho: zzzz =w= Sakuya: *small smile, before he sets down the plate and eats one of the apple slices* naho: *nom* ^^ Sakuya: "Oh, so food wakes you up..." naho: >u< Sakuya: *puts another apple slice between his own lips* naho: *snuggles* Sakuya: ^\\\^ lilac: zzzz.... Sakuya: *looks at Lilac, whispers to Naho* "So peaceful..." naho: yeah...*pats lilac's head* -he seems calm- Sakuya: *whispers* "Does he need a blanket?" naho: maybe... Sakuya: *pulls out a blanket, lays it carefully over Lilac's shoulders* -elsewhere- Giriko: "Got any 2's?" *holding cards* kirika: dude, this is texas hold'em, not go fish. Giriko: o\\\o "I-I knew that--shut up! Um...I'll take the card with the guy putting the knife through his head." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *wearing goggles* "..." karin: *welding parts together* Vulcan: "Coming along nicely..." *polishing the surface for the next attachment* karin: *smiles* Vulcan: "What you gonna call it?" karin: hmmm.... styx-83? Vulcan: "...But that doesn't have an animal in the name." karin: hmmmm.... mongoose 64? Vulcan: owo "Yes..." nozomi: ^^; Vulcan: "??? Nozomi, what'd you think? Styx or Mongoose?" nozomi: hmmm....its hard to tell. Vulcan: "Well, it digs, like a mongoose...but it can dig down to Styx itself..." nozomi: then maybe mongoose would make more sense then! Vulcan: ^^ "Yay!" karin: it does now that you think about it. *ruffles her hair* you're a real smart kid, nozomi. nozomi: >///< t-thank you dr itou! Vulcan: *chuckles* "You're all so friendly." karin *hug* my two precious dork children. well, i mean one of them is my sister's kid, but- ah you know what i mean. nozomi: ^^; Vulcan: .\\\. "...Thanks, Doc." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, sneaking through the bushes* "..." *licks his lips* -a bird is just casually chillin- Mr. Tsubaki: *stalking his prey...closer...closer...* bird: UuU Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *leaps* -NOM- Mr. Tsubaki: *munch munch munch* *feathers along his mouth* -elsewhere- Kid: *sweeping the floor* shiori: *watching* Kid: *smiles* "Just getting the last of the crumbs off the floor, Shiori." shiori: okie! Kid: "Want to help?" *pulls out a brand new smaller toy broom* shiori: ^^ *tiny waddling up to him* Kid: *walks up a bit, hands her the broom* shiori: *sweeping* Kid: *shiny eyes* "So cute~!!!" lord death: >u< liz: so small.... QuQ Yumi: *rapid-fire photo snaps* *shiny glasses* ouo stocking: ^^ Kid: "Thank you for your help, Shiori." *smiles* -elsewhere- Hibana: "SIT DOWN!" mikami: poor kishiri... ryuuko: ... Kishiri: Q____Q "I am--" Hibana: "Now get on all fours and bark like a dog!" Kishiri: Q\\\\\Q gabriella: o///o; Hibana: "Did I stutter?!" Kishiri: "Um...'Woof'?" Hibana: *sits on Kishiri's back, like he's a footstool* "Good." *starts filing her nails* -elsewhere- -ding- -incubation complete- yana: oh neat, that thing is done. keek:..... ._______. what the hell is that? child: *laying on the floor, breathing* yana: it's a kid. i grew it. keek:..... ok? FD: "Excellent." zoey: *already cradling the child* child: ...ma...ma? FD: …. zoey: it's ok sonia, mama is here now, papa is here too. FD: "...Um..." yana:...she almost kinda looks like you. almost. FD: *cough* zoey: ?? sonia:.... papa? keek:....whats going on? yana:...i have no idea. FD: …. "L-Let's get the kid's bed ready..." yana: nowhere near the pastor's room. he's just gonna yell at me again. Hawthorne: *inhuman moans* FD: "..." -___-; "Agreed." keek: O_O;;; w-what was that? yana: the pastor. he's been confined to his room for weeks. FD: "Someone should speak with him." *pats Keek's shoulder* keek: me? O_O; yana: good luck kid. keek: i'm 21! FD: "Good." *pushes Keek to Hawthorne's door* keek: Q_Q....*gulp*.....um....helloooo? *The room is pitch black...Growling is heard from the corner* keek:.... Q___Q (thinking: and here i thought all my browsing the deep web would give me a thicker skin....) *There's a pool of some liquid on the floor...* keek:.... Q_____Q *It's red...* ???: "Who let you in...?" keek:....um.....fyodor did? QuQ;;; *something snatches her wrist* keek: *SCREAM* ???: "Then you will help me..." keek: ?? Hawthorne: *shirtless, covered in cuts...hands her a chain* "Whip me. Punish me, Demon." keek:....nnnnooooooope. *backing away* Hawthorne: "..." *unhands her* "...You aren't really a demon, are you?" keek: im insignificant! Hawthorne: "...Name." keek: real name or an alias? Hawthorne: "Whichever." keek: k-keek. Hawthorne: "...Nathaniel Hawthorne." keek: the name sounds familiar.... Hawthorne: "I get that a lot...Would you like to meet my friend?" keek:....um..... .__.;; Hawthorne: "She won't talk much, as she's kind of in a coma--" keek: ..... .-.;;;; Hawthorne: "Her name is Margaret...and we will bring her back." keek:....ooookay? Hawthorne: "Also, why were you sent in here? Why are you here?" keek:.....*squeaks* i dont know Q~Q i just wanna go home. Hawthorne: "...He is forcing you here?" keek:.... Q____Q i dont know what he wants from me. this place is scary and full of weird bad things and i hear weird lewd noises and now there's a baby that grew out of a thing and i really wanna go home now. Hawthorne: "...Sorry, maybe it was your fast talking or the blood loss, but did you say 'baby'?" keek: more like a 6-year-old child? she was laying in front of some tube thing... i dont know half of whats happening here. Hawthorne: O____O "...What?" "How long was I locked in here?" keek:....i dont know. yana: 'bout two months. Hawthorne: "...Oh..." Q___Q keek:.... Q_Q what is going on in this place? i just wanna go home. sonia:...? Hawthorne: *sniff* sonia: *staring at all the blood*....mama it's a monster, we need to burn it. zoey: *holding sonia close to her* Hawthorne: "!!!???!!!" zoey: *glaring at hawthorne with a look of pure malice on her face* how DARE you frighten my child! Hawthorne: "!!! I had no intention of doing so! Just close the door--" -SLAM- keek:......*just stares at zoey* zoey: its ok sonia, mama will take care of you, and soon, your big brother will be brought home... keek:......i just wanna go home. FD: "Only when you finish what we need you to..." keek:..... Q_______________Q -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Behave out there." atsushi: *nods and adjusts his jacket* *inhales* ok. i got this. Lucy: *standing outside, looking around* atsushi: good morning lucy, you ready to go? Lucy: *surprised, smiling* "Oh, hello--" *then sits up straight, surprised, pouts* "Y-You took long enough." >\\\< *A shadow is watching from the bushes* atsushi: YOU LOOK NICE TODAY! Lucy: "!!!" .\\\. "You...look mature." Akutagawa: *from bushes, watching* ("Looks very good...WHEN HER BLOOD ENDS UP ON HIS SUIT.") atsushi: t-thanks! odasaku: *looks to a corner* oh boy. Kyoka: *calls to Lucy* "Have him home at a good hour--and don't try anything funny." Lucy: -_____- *takes Atsushi's hand* "Let's just go..." Dazai: *shiny eyes* atsushi: we will! ^^; (thinking: um...odasaku...advice?!) odasaku: sorry, this sort of thing...isnt really my strong suit 7///7; Lucy: "So...you will buy me something there, right?" atsushi: sure thing! Lucy: ^^ "Thank you..." *small squeeze* atsushi: ^///^ eheheh. Akutagawa: *biting into his handkerchief* naoya: you look just like a pouty rich girl when you do that. it's adorable. Akutagawa: *glaaaaaare* "Why are you here?" naoya: just makin sure you dont cause too much trouble. boss's orders. Akutagawa: "..." ("Why would Mori...") "Just don't bring attention to me..." naoya: hey, we're in the mafia, arent we? we just blend right on in. -at the bazaar- louisa: *carrying several bags* Q-Q mary: ^^ bram: i'll die for sure... Fitzgerald: "Don't dally--there are more bargains to be found!" louisa: u-understood. mary: yay! Fitzgerald: "Ooooooo! What is this?" *holds up a spatula* -elsewhere- medea: *selling some old dolls, the sign next to her says 'dolls may inhabit the souls of the departed'* rowena: oh! *shiny eyes* Poe: o___o "Um...'souls' inside the dolls?" *picks up one of them* doll: hello. rowena: *squeal of delight* Poe: O________o ranpo:....creepy. medea: to each their own. Poe: *steps back--and bumps* "Oh, I'm sorry--" lana: ^^; yosano: huh. small world, eh? Poe: O\\\\\\\O *squeak* lana:... 7////7 fancy seeing you here. *small smile* ranpo: ...*smug smile* Poe: "Y-Yeah, I guess so." ^\\\\^ yosano:.....ohhh i see whats going on here~ lana: e-eh? Poe: ._____. "SAY NOTHING!" lana: ??? medea:.....are they implying that you have fornicated? rowena: O///O EH?! lana: O/////////////////////O.... *lana.exe has stopped responding* Poe: D:< "There have been no carnal interactions, you-you-you filthy-mouth person!" *then notices Lana* D: *catches her* medea: im just stating my observations. seems that makes a lot of people displeased. lana: @////////////@ awawawawawa Poe: *fanning Lana* "It's okay it's okay you're okay--RANPO! DO SOMETHING!" ranpo: *has a juice box out* ....*grins and puts the straw to her nose....and squeezes* lana: WAH! that was tingly-..... o//////o um....h-hello again, edgar. karl: 7u7 Poe: ^^;;; "Hello, Lana..." *then glares at Ranpo and growls* ranpo: OwO;; lana: ... ./////. um...edgar? you're um.... Poe: "??? I'm what?" yosano: do you two need a moment alone? rowena: .-.; Poe: "???" *looks down at her* D: *squeak* -elsewhere- Higan: *whispers* "Rise and shine..." lavender: *streeetch* ah. Higan: "Sleep well?" *kiss on her shoulder* lavender: yeah. thanks for last night. it helped. Higan: "..." *nods, pats her hand* "Any time." -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Zzz..." mito: *paws at his face* Chuuya: *groans* >_O *looks at Mito* "...Hey, kitty..." mito: *mew* Chuuya: *sits up* "Hun-*yawn*-gry?" mito: ^w^ Chuuya: "Okay..." *stretches, gets out of bed* "Come on..." *walks to the kitchen* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *typing reports* kenji: *leaning in his chair* Kunikida: "Kenji, could you get those boxes into storage?" kenji: ok. i'll try not to wake the ghost up. Kunikida: "Fine, very good, and-- ... 'Ghost'?" kenji: yeah. i think the empty 3rd floor is haunted! i hear some weird noises in there at night. kirako:.... >->;;; Dazai: owo; Kunikida: "There are no ghosts in there, so just move the boxes there and stop complaining." kenji: okay! *goes to do so* Kunikida: *goes back to typing* "...Kirako, the next file, please." *holds out his hand, not looking up from computer* -elsewhere- Arthur: "SLAY THE DRAGON!" lizard: Q-Q Arthur: *lifts up Excalibur and--* -CHOP- Arthur: X____X iris: behave. Relan: Q_Q "Good thing Vulcan wasn't around to see that..." *picks up rat food at the pet shop* -elsewhere- Kepuri: *curled up in bed* chie: *putting a cold compress on her head* nea: poor dear. Kepuri: =_____= "This sucks..." -elsewhere- Gin: "..." hirotsu: worried about your brother i take it? Gin: "Lately, always." hirotsu: *nods and takes a drag* this incident has shook him up quite a bit. Gin: "What would you advise?" hirotsu: perhaps have someone watching him to make sure he doesnt do anything too rash. Gin: *nods* "I can arrange that..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *rolling in grass* reimi: seems you're enjoying yourself in spite of the cold weather. Mr. Tsubaki: ^w^ "My winter coat is growing in nicely..." reimi: it'll be winter in a few months. Mr. Tsubaki: "And we can get some hot foods..." -elsewhere- EF: *tense* Hiro: "E-Feather?" EF: EEK! oh! hiro! l-long time no see! hime: ?? Hiro: *waves* "How's your day going?" EF: fairly well. havent been able to sell much... Hiro: *looks at the wares* o_o;;; "Um...What's that stuff?" EF: just some old clothes kim pawned off on me long ago. Hiro: "...I'm sure Hime would like to buy one." hime: eh? no offense, but it's a bit to 'hipster' for my tastes. EF: D8 Hiro: "Ha ha ha--you're so funny Hime..." *lays a hand on her shoulder, stares intently* "Buy." hime: ... *groan* fine, i'll take this one. *holding up a shirt with a cupcake design* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *walking around* "What about that?" kim: hmm? oh, that would look nice. Jacqueline: *holds up the necklace* "Hmm...Not a bad price." -elsewhere- Lucy: *holds up a tiger plushie* "???" atsushi: cute. *smiles* Lucy: *shoves it in his hands* "Pose with Anne." *pulls out her phone* anne: *double peace sign* atsushi: ^^; Lucy: *snap* "Awesome...That's going online." *posts it* atsushi:... ^^ Lucy: *pays for the plushie, hugs it* >\\\< odasaku:...*faint smile....looks around* *Shadows are trembling* odasaku: look alive, kid. atsushi: ?? Akutagawa: (-)_______(-) naoya: ._.; atsushi: OwO;; hey lucy! want some ice cream? Lucy: "...Always." *takes his hand* "You buying?" atsushi: sure thing! Lucy: ^w^ *small cheek smooch* Akutagawa: O_________O atsushi: O///O *tiger tail pops out* Akutagawa: *growls* Lucy: "???" *doesn't notice the tail, holding his hand and the plushie as they're walking* "You okay? You look tense." *frowns* "You didn't forget your wallet, did you?" atsushi: of course not! ^^; Akutagawa: *follow follow follow* Lucy: "Well, good...Which flavor do you like? Want to share?" -meanwhile, not far off- Dazai: *holding binoculars* ("Good work, buddy...") odasaku: *sweatdrop* Dazai: *sneaks through crowd, hiding behind vendor stands to follow...* naoya: isnt that dazai? what's he doing here? Akutagawa: "?!!!!" *spots him...and starts clawing the floor* naoya: down boy, down. Akutagawa: *small growl* "Kill..." naoya: lets just settle down. Akutagawa: *whiny* "No." naoya: want some fig cookies? Akutagawa: "...Maybe." -elsewhere- Kid: "What are you up to?" homura: research that sid asked me to do involving incidents underground. Kid: "...Oh." *shakes a bit* "Any progress?" homura: unfortunately nothing new has turned up. Kid: "...I feel some disease, after...what happened." homura: how so? Kid: "Things underground...like the Kishin." homura:..hmm....does stocking know about these feelings? Kid: "...I don't know." -elsewhere- Rin: *circling locations on a map* shura: possible hold-outs? Rin: "What? No!" *points at the map* "I'm gonna check out Kyoto Tower, then this restaurant--Oh! And I heard there's this really cool manga shop--" shura: ... -___-; madoka: ^^; Shima: "...Dude, only tourists go to those things." shiemi: well we technically _are_ tourists....right? unagi: <i wish to go as well, pink haired demon> Shima: .\\\\\.;;;; <Well, I mean, sure, if you were up for going...> -elsewhere- Sakuya: *wearing sunglasses* "Too bright..." naho: *wearing a muffler* Sakuya: *stares at her* "..." *snort laugh* naho: what? Sakuya: "I can barely see your face under that..." naho: it keeps my face nice and warm. >3< Sakuya: "Hee hee..." *brushes hair off her forehead* "No kidding." *forehead kiss* naho: >//w//< Sakuya: *takes her hand* "Now let's get going before it gets any later..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: .\\\. kirei: =/////= *sleeping soundly next to him* Benimaru: "..." *pulls up sheet over them, looking around the room* "..." -silence- Benimaru: *small sigh, closes his eyes* -elsewhere, after dropping of ranpo, yosano, and rowena- lana: i had fun today. *smiling* Poe: *nods* "Yes. I was quite surprised these old volumes were available at such a low price." lana: yeah. thanks for inviting me out. Poe: *smiles* "Always..." lana: *small blush as she holds his hand* Poe: *shivers, then looks around* .\\\. lana: ah, here's your stop.... Poe: "I-I-I suppose so..." lana: see you soon? Poe: "I-I-I am sure of it?" lana: right....h-hey edgar? Poe: "Hmm?" lana:.... ^///^ get plenty of rest tonight, ok? Poe: .\\\\\. "Y-You as well. Sweet dreams." -inside- Poe: "..." "OHMYGOD SHE HELD MY HAND MY HEART IS RACING MY BODY IS COVERED IN SWEAT WHAT EVEN IS THIS AM I DEAD OR MOVING?" karl: O^O~? Poe: *picks up Karl* "...What do I do?" karl: *raccoon noises* Poe: o_o; "...You make a persuasive point--but I still don't know what to do about these feelings stabbing into my heart when thinking about Lana." karl: *inquisitive raccoon noises* Poe: "Oh, I don't know...What if she does not feel the same way? Would this ruin things with her?" karl: *noises of 'i dunno'* Poe: “Will this be like with Annabelle all those years ago? I’d die for sure if that were the case.” TT_TT "I don't want to fall into crippling depression again. I hate bedsores..." karl: *pap pap* Poe: TTvTT "Thanks, buddy..." -elsewhere- Dazai: ^W^ kirako: you seem to be in a cheery mood today. Dazai: "My baby boy is growing up!" kirako: *small chuckle* Dazai: "Hee hee...How was work?" -elsewhere- Lucy: >\\\> "So...That was a fun day." atsushi: yeah. .////. see you in school tomorrow then? Lucy: "I better! You can't afford to take a sick day..." *tugs lightly on his tie* atsushi: o///o *gulp* >//////< *grabs her by the shoulders and kisses her* >/////////////////< Lucy: O\\\\\\\\\\O "...Mmm..." >\\\\\< *smooch* atsushi:.... u/////u w-was that t-t-t-too much? Lucy: "...I-I-I don't think so?" *one hand is resting on his chest, the other on his lower back* Akutagawa: TT______TT atsushi: um... ./////////. Lucy: "...Um..." *leans closer, kisses his lips a bit softly again* odasaku:... 7-7; *scratching his cheek awkwardly* atsushi: ... u////u Akutagawa: *internal screaming* Lucy: *holds him close, smiles* "Well...Good night." atsushi: g-g-good night... .///////. *walking back to his apartment* im baaaack. Kyoka: *glaaaaaaaare* atsushi... ouo;;;;;; Kyoka: *leaps at him, sitting on his chest and unbuttoning the top of his shirt* atsushi: KYOUKA WHAT THE HECK?!?!?! O-O;;;;; Kyoka: *opens his shirt, inspects* "...I see no hickeys." *gets off of him, stands* "Very good. The harlot did not do anything inappropriate to you." atsushi:...... (thinking: i need to get her a boyfriend. girlfriend. SO. whatever! >///<; ) Kyoka: "I was just brewing tea. You may have that, then go straight to bed, young man." *Akutagawa watches from outside* atsushi: TTuTT; yes ma'am. Kyoka: "So, what did you and she do?" -elsewhere- Lucy: *hugging tiger plushie* =w= -underground- sonia: ..... *looking around her room* ..... FD: "...How does one tend to a child?" yana: ......*realizing she hasnt thought this all the way through*....shit. zoey: *hugging sonia and humming* FD: "...I guess do what Zoey is doing?" yana: or just let keek do it? keek: why me? FD: *stands over Keek* "Because I can kill you." keek:... OuO ..... QuQ FD: "Tend to the child with Zoey..." keek: yes siiiir... FD: "...Zoey? I expect to see you in no more than two hours." zoey: of course master fyodor. sonia: *stare* FD: "..." *awkward walk away* sonia:.... -elsewhere- Relan: *reading* shinra: *napping with his head on his lap* iris: *also napping against his side* Relan: ^\\\\^ ("So warm...") *holds his book to him, closed, as he closes his eyes* *sighs* shinra: zzzzz... -flames surround him- shinra: ??....where...is this? ???: "..." shinra: ?? mikami? is that you? is this another adora burst thing? ???: *she looks up at him* "..." shinra: ??? are you- -BANG- shinra: oof! >.< *he fell* Relan: *snaps awake* "I-I was resting my eyes!" shinra: *rubs his head* (thinking: that was weird...) Relan: "??? ... Maybe the bed isn't wide enough...?" shinra: *getting back up onto the bed* *ahem* night rel. .///.; Relan: *smiles* "Night..." *smooch* -elsewhere- Hibana: *smooch* gabriella: ^/////^ mmm~<3 Hibana: "Miss me...?" gabriella: *nods* welcome home, honey~ Hibana: "Tee hee..." *another smooch* gabriella: >///< hanako: hi mama! Hibana: "Sweetie!" *scoops her up and hugs her* "I missed you!" hanako: hehehe ^^ Hibana: *twirls Hanako around* "Were you a good girl?" -elsewhere- stocking: *holding kid close and rubbing his back* ... Kid: *shivering* stocking: it's ok kid. im here. Kid: "It-It just triggered memories..." stocking: *rubbing his back* you're here and you're safe. Kid: *whimpers* stocking: i love you kid, always. Kid: *nod nod* "I love you too...I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner..." stocking: it's ok. *kiss* Kid: T\\\\T stocking: *hums* Kid: "Mmm..." *yawns* -elsewhere Akutagawa: *growls* "Lousy, no-good simpering little..." naoya: *pap pap* easy there, buddy. Akutagawa: "Let's open up her apartment and slice her throat--" -someone else has entered the bar- naoya: ??? ... ....... Akutagawa: "..." Chuuya: "...Hello." naoya: i'm gonna go put some tunes on the jukebox. brb. Akutagawa: "..." *gestures to the seat* Chuuya: "..." *sits* "...You look awful." Akutagawa: "Ditto." bartender: your usual, chuuya? Chuuya: "...Sure." bartender: *nods and goes to do that* Akutagawa: "...What were you up to?" Chuuya: "...Thinking about your texts." Akutagawa: "..." Chuuya: "And you?" Akutagawa: "Stalking the were-tiger and plotting how to kill his girlfriend." Chuuya: "...So, the usual?" bartender: *gives chuuya his bourbon* Chuuya: "Thank you." Akutagawa: =_= -a calming jazz song plays from the jukebox- Chuuya: "...What you drinking?" Akutagawa: "Club soda." Chuuya: "Hmm..." naoya: i'll take a refill! Chuuya: "And what're you drinking, Naoya?" naoya: the usual. Chuuya: "Ah...And did Akutagawa drag you along?" naoya: to get drinks or the whole weretiger thing? Chuuya: "Both." naoya: no to the first one, and mori sent me for the second. Chuuya: "...Oh." naoya:...so how're you two holding up? Akutagawa: "...I am sad and angry all at once." Chuuya: "Ditto." naoya:...oh.... *sips her drink* the usual reasons? Chuuya: "..." *sips* Akutagawa: "Just let me maim her." naoya:...and how are you guys doing over here? Chuuya: " 'Here'?" naoya: i saw you guys are talkin to each other now. Chuuya: "..." Akutagawa: "I suppose we are." *sips* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *walking around, looking up at the Moon* "..." kabuki: good evening. Tsukiyo: "O-Oh, hey!" o\\\w\\\o "What're you doing out at this hour, buddy?" kabuki: since it's such a calm night out, i figured i would take a nice stroll. ^^ Tsukiyo: " 'Bout the same. Wanted to see the Moon...Want to walk together? For a bit?" kabuki: sure. Tsukiyo: "...So, what you've been up to today?" kabuki: basically prepping for the coming autumn. Tsukiyo: *chuckles* "What, bringing out the sweaters?" kabuki: sort of. Tsukiyo: "Yeah, I had some sweaters in mind to put on..." ^\\\w\\\^ kabuki: *sweatdrop* Tsukiyo: "And any other ideas you have for autumn? What you like to eat?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Night, Kim." kim: night jackie *yawn* Jacqueline: "..." *small smile, as she heads to her room* -elsewhere- Arthur: "Zzz..." tamaki: zzz.... Arthur: *sleep mutter* "Silver...Faster...We got to rescue the Princess..." *turns, his arm going around Tamaki* tamaki: O///O Arthur: *hugs* "Faster..." tamaki: O////////O Arthur: *slight shift as he rides the "horse"* "Heigh-ho, Silver..." -elsewhere- Poe: Q~Q ("Can't sleep...") karl: zzzz Poe: *stares at his phone, pulling up a photo...* -it's from that day, with him, lana, rowena, and ranpo- Poe: *staring at Lana* QWQ ("...My heart feels funny...") karl: zzzz {lana: ^^} {Poe: *in a sharp suit, his hair slicked back* "You look lovely."} {lana: as do you. ^///^ } {Poe: *holds out his hand, as he puts on a domino mask* "May I have this dance?"} {lana: of course~} {Poe: *takes her hand, and places one lightly on her hip*} {lana: *blush*} {Poe: *smiles lightly* "I am not the best dancer..."} {lana: it's fine. im just happy to be here with you} {Poe: *slowly dances* "Lana...Thank you for accepting my invitation."} {lana: ^///^ .... u///u *leans in to kiss him*} {Poe: *leans in* u////u } Poe: *smooch* karl: ?? *watching him smooch his pillow* Poe: "Lana, your lips are so smooth--" *sees the pillow* "..." O_____O "GAH!" karl: ^^; Poe: Q~Q karl:... *pap pap* Poe: "I can't deal with this..." karl: *reassuring raccoon noises* Poe: *pat pat* "Thank you..." -underground- keek: O-O;;;; FD: "Lost?" keek: Q_Q (thinking: i cant risk asking for the exit cause im gonna die that way!) FD: "Were you leaving us?" keek:......i just wanted to know where my room was QuQ;;; FD: "...Follow me..." keek: *meekly following* FD: "Keep the room clean and proper." keek: *squeak* yessir Q_Q FD: "Watch out for rats." keek: (thinking: NO SHIT) FD: "The bathroom is down the hall. Feel free to use kitchen." keek: (thinking: just how many facilities are underground here?) FD: "Don't let the noises keep you awake." keek: .....what kind of noises? like the weird noises from earlier? FD: "Moaning, chains, crying, yells, whipping, licking, whirring." keek: ._________.; (thinking: JUST WHAT KIND OF S&M SHIT GOES ON DOWN HERE!?!?!) FD: "Feel free to make your own noises. Just don't awaken Zoey." keek: noted. FD: *opens door to pitch black room* "Enter." keek: *squints and flips the night vision on her visor* *It looks thrown together, the bed unmade* keek: QuQ just like home.....sorta. FD: *pats her shoulder* "If something is missing, please let us know." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "...How did his head go through the wall?" Arthur: x_____x tamaki: 7///7; Vulcan: "I think Doc's got a tool to push Arthur out." Victor: *holds a jackhammer* -elsewhere- Kid: "Zzzzz..." stocking: zzzzz *nuzzle* Kid: =////= *yawn* -morning- Akutagawa: =w= "Zzz..." naoya: seems he tuckered himself out. Chuuya: "Seems so...Thanks for letting us crash." naoya: no prob ^^ Chuuya: *stretches* "Not a bad place you have--" Akutagawa: *still asleep--turns over and wraps his arms around Chuuya* Chuuya: "..." -_-;;; naoya: thanks. hirotsu got it for me for my 21st birthday. Chuuya: "He bought you this place? Damn." naoya: yeah. i have to thank him for all he's done for me. i appreciate it. *small smile* hard to believe i joined the mafia because i attempted to mug him, haha. Chuuya: "Lucky he didn't kill you..." naoya: yeah. he must have seen some potential in me to take me in. guess when he heard about my perspective ability, he figured i'd be useful. and thats kind of how 17-year-old me joined the black lizards. Chuuya: "...Neat. Can you get him off of me?" Akutagawa: =w= naoya: *pulling him off* Akutagawa: "H-Huh? Where am I? Tiger?" naoya: nope. Chuuya: *waves* Akutagawa: "..." *pouts* "I should have known. The Tiger is much taller than you--" Chuuya: *glaaaaaaaaare* naoya: *small chuckle* well, you two better hurry, dont you have school today? Chuuya: "Yeah, yeah..." *sniffs* "Ugh..." -elsewhere- Anya: *passing out quizzes* yana: *staring at the paper* ... Anya: *returns to her seat, looks at Yana* "Need a pen?" -elsewhere- Gin: *hangs up sandbag* miura: ... Gin: "Ready?" -elsewhere- Poe: owo;;;; karl: ?? Poe: "I will now return to sorting the books!" *throws a book out the window* owo;;;;;;;;;;;; "...Did I do it right?" library manager: um....are you feeling ok? Poe: "Great! I had happy dreams!" O\\\\w\\\\\O;;;; library manager:...do you need to see the nurse? Poe: "...Yes." -and so- Poe: "I have butterflies in my stomach, Nurse." nygus:...in a figurative sense or a literal sense? Poe: owo;;; "I hope figurative. Although my dreams have been odd..." nygus: how so? Poe: o\\\\o "L-L-Lots of...um...hand-holding?" nygus: hmm. Poe: "...and other such things." *cheek scratch* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: -w- kabuki: *enjoying some ramen* Tsukiyo: *slurps her noodles* "So good..." -elsewhere- Victor: *mixing chemicals* -elsewhere- keek: *didnt sleep a single wink* FD: *whistling* keek:.... Q_____Q (thinking: the noises i heard....i will never be able to unhear) FD: "Hello, Keek." keek: EEP! FD: "I see you are awake. Have you had breakfast?" keek: yeah, someone left it for me through the door slot. FD: "We pride ourselves on our service." keek: y-yeah....i see..... FD: "And I have your tasks for today." keek:....*looking at the paper* FD: "And get the good information we need." keek:...y-yeah.... FD: "...Is there a problem?" keek: n-n-not at all sir! FD: "Good. Because I would hate for you to have any problems." keek:....r-right. u-understood. FD: *pats her head* "Good." keek:....*tears falling a bit as he leaves* zoey: ... FD: "...Zoey?" zoey: yes master fyodor? FD: "Is something troubling you?" zoey:....*holding onto his arm* .... FD: "...You aren't...jealous, are you?" zoey:....y-yes... FD: *lifts up her chin* "You have no reason to be jealous. My eyes are only on you." zoey: ah~ *blush* FD: *smiles* "And I can show you..." -elsewhere- Lucy: *passing a note* atsushi: ?? *Inside the note: "Meet me behind dining hall after lunch"* atsushi:...*gulps and hides it in his pocket* .///. Lucy: .\\\. *goes back to taking notes and listening to the lecture* atsushi: ... .///. Stein: "Then the nucleus divides, initiate mitosis..." -elsewhere- Akitaru: *dusting photos* -it's a photo of the oubi family at an amusement park, with baby ami in her stroller- Akitaru: "..." *soft pat on the photo* -elsewhere- Chuuya: *staring at a math problem* ._.; shinra: .... (thinking: that girl....she almost looked like iris....does it have something to do with adora burst?...) ... *head bonk* (thinking: ugh. iris doesnt even _have_ fire abilities, let alone adora burst. dont be stupid, shinra!) Chuuya: "??? Um...Do you have problems with this math, too?" shinra: hmm? no. it's actually one of my best subjects! Chuuya: "Could you help me out with this, then?" shinra: oh, sure. Chuuya: "So, I keep doing it like this, but the answer doesn't match. Am I supposed to multiply first?" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "..." sayaka: *streeeetch* Akutagawa: "What am I to do in this class?" sayaka: basic combat training. Akutagawa: "So, you are my opponent?" sayaka: seems like it. *has her sword out* Akutagawa: "...Cute." *summons Rashomon* sayaka: OuO; dark shadow: 💗 u 💗 tokoyami: O-O?! rashomon: O-O; Akutagawa: "??? Rashomon? What is--" rashomon: *retreats back into the coat* O_O;;;; tokoyami: dark shadow! down! >-< Akutagawa: !!!!! "Rashomon! Defend me--" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Zzz..." *in human form, napping in nurse's office* reimi: *bringing green tea for him* Mr. Tsubaki: *sniff sniff* *opens one eye* "Oh...Thank you." reimi: ^^ Mr. Tsubaki: *sips* "Hmm! That's...really tasty." -elsewhere- Mori: *whistling* miura: ... Mori: "Oh, hello there..." miura: *nods* Mori: "Busy day, huh?" miura: more or less. Mori: "Tell me what's on your agenda." miura: basically the usual of monitoring everything around here. Mori: "Keep me abreast of this information." miura: ....phrasing sir. Mori: -_-; "Just keep me informed." miura: noted. Mori: *walks back towards his office* miura: *follows* Mori: "???" *turns around* "...What are you doing?" miura: um, this thing called 'my job'? Mori: "...Oh. Of course." *turns back, continues walking* ("Just got a creepy feeling...") {-one of mori's classmates lays dead at his feet, a look of pure terror on her face-} {Mori: "..." *small lick of his lip, tasting his own sweat* "..." *looks around...*} {-no one else is around-} {Mori: ("Where to hide...?")} {-a message on his phone-} {ougai sr: [how did it go, son?]} {Mori: [complete. but what to do with remains?]} {ougai sr: [check your surroundings. is there a furnace?] } {Mori: [yes.] *picks up the corpse*} {ougai sr: [make sure to cut her up to pieces <3 ]} {Mori: *sees a pair of scissors*} -the phone rings- Mori: *snaps back to attention, picks up the phone* "Yes?" -elsewhere- Lucy: *looking around* atsushi: hey. Lucy: "!!!" *slaps a hand over his mouth, holds a finger to her own lips* "Shhh..." atsushi: ?! Lucy: *pulls him behind the building, still looking around* "...Pfew! It's felt like Akuatagawa's been spying on me all day..." atsushi: ...what do we do then? the agency is under orders not to attack the mafia still... Lucy: "..." *looks down, taps her fingers* "I don't know...It could just be my imagination...I-I just wanted to get away..." atsushi:...*hug* Lucy: Q\\\\Q *sniff* *hug* atsushi: it's going to be ok. we'll find a way to handle this. Lucy: *sniff* "I-I'm going to hold you to that..." *holds onto him* atsushi: i know. u///u Lucy: *shivers a bit, crying slightly* atsushi: ... (thinking: ok. do it right this time atsushi, for her sake...) Lucy: "..." *calms down, but still holding onto him* -elsewhere- Dazai: *picking out oranges* mary: *humming* Dazai: "Oh, pardon me, kiddo..." *reaches past for strawberries* mary: *hands them to him* here ya go ^^... hey! you got bandages too! do you get attacked by animals too?! Dazai: owo;;; "...Only on purpose." mary: woah! that totes makes us bandage buddies! >u< Dazai: OwO;;;; "...Sure? Wh-Why do animals attack you?" mary: it just kinda happens. usually after i bring them back from the dead. that's my ability! i can bring back dead animals! Dazai: O____O "...That sounds awful. Can't the dead just die?!" mary: hmm? OuO~? Dazai: "...I mean, I just want to die." mary: O_O you should meet my friend bram! you want to die, and he always thinks he's going to die. you'll be death buddies! bram: T_T; Dazai: OWO "D-D-D-D-Death buddies?!" *squee* bram: um... *sweatdrop* mary, dont talk to strange people. Dazai: "I'm not a stranger! I'm Dazai!" bram:....anyways, come on mary. mr fitzgerald's going to worry. mary: okay. *waves* bye bandage buddy! Dazai: *waves* "Bye-bye! See y--" o_____o "..." ("Mr. Who-y?") -elsewhere- Arthur: "Owie..." teacher: and what have we learned? Relan: *holding ice pack to his head* "Not to run in the halls..." Arthur: "Avoid obstacles when pursuing your prey!" *holds up a lizard by the tail* lizard: Q_Q Relan: -_-;;; "Dude, you knocked me into a door to catch your lizard--" Arthur: "Dragon." Relan: "...I can't even." shinra: *glares at arthur* you ok rel? Relan: T_T "My face and head hurt..." shinra: i'll get you to the nurse. Relan: "Thank you..." Arthur: "What about my injuries?" -nurse's office- Relan: *his eye looks a little swollen* T_T shinra: *worried* nygus: *giving him a compress* why dont you lay down for a bit? Relan: "Okay..." *does so* "Hmm..." -someone is resting in the other bed- Relan: "???" Poe: owo;;;; "...The butterflies are still in my tummy..." Relan: o_o; shinra: ._.; he looks like he's laying in a coffin....creepy. Relan: "No kidding--even my one good eye can see that..." Poe: "I get that a lot. But this is different." shinra: ?? Poe: "This one...is out of love!" >W< shinra: ...okay then? *blink* nygus: ah. Relan: "...Like, is this a new feeling for you, Mr...?" Poe: "Poe. Edgar. Yes. All new. Maybe? I don't know. I thought I knew it--but it was depression." shinra: um.....okay? karl: ouo nygus: ... Relan: QWQ "I-I know that feeling, sir!" shinra:....is that a raccoon? Poe: "His name is Karl." shinra: *looks at relan* Relan: QWQ "He just wants love..." shinra: .... *blushing from relan's adorableness* Poe: "And how long have you two been dating?" shinra: O/////O SINCE LAST OCTOBER! THANKS FOR ASSUMING THAT AUTOMATICALLY! *nervous smile* Relan: o\\\w\\\o "Um..." Poe: "I can be perceptive, too!" shinra: um right.. haha... ^^;;;; -elsewhere- Giovanni: "Step forward..." lisa:.... guruna: kururu~ Giovanni: "Feeler..." lisa: ... Giovanni: "Who is your teacher?" lisa: ..... -elsewhere- Hibana: *holding up a dollie* hanako: ^^ Hibana: *silly voice through the doll* "May I have a kiss, Hanako?" hanako: *smooch* ^^ *hug* gabriella: >///u///< Hibana: "Hee hee...Enjoy the new doll, sweetie." *head pat* -elsewhere- Kepuri: *sits up in bed* akaderu: feeling better? Kepuri: *weak smile* "Yes...I guess I just caught a bug..." akaderu: *small chuckle and kisses her forehead* get well soon, ok? Kepuri: >\\\\< "Of course I will, babe." akaderu: glad to hear. Kepuri: "And when I'm feeling better, we're going out...I got something in mind." akaderu: like what? Kepuri: "A date night...with some surprises~" akaderu:.....*bright red in the face* ....ok. Kepuri: *lies back down* "But I need sleep first..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *walking through the street* fang-hua: hey commander. Benimaru: "Oh, Kohana. Hello." -elsewhere- Higan: *looking over paintbrushes* himawari: ?? Higan: "Oh, hey, Himawari...I'm just determining which brush has the best hair..." -elsewhere- Meme: *giggles* "Hurry up!" mio: *following* Meme: "So much to do--what do you want to do first?" tsugumi: i heard the arcade got a new game in! Anya: "I suppose that would be enjoyable..." mio: hell yeah Anya: *looks around* ao: hmm? Anya: "Is that...Yana?" yana: *casually strolling towards the subway system* Anya: "...Hey, Yana!" yana: OwO !! oh, hey anya, how's it hangin? Anya: "??? I'm...not sure?" tsugumi: where are you going? yana: just heading home. dad asked me to help him with some stuff. Anya: "Oh, a family business?" yana: more or less *faint smirk* Anya: "Well, that's too bad. Maybe next time you can hang out with us." yana: maybe. well, i should get going. *waves and heads down under* Anya: *waves* "..." ao: i wonder...why would she be going through an abandoned subway system? mio: thrill seeker? tsugumi: perhaps its a shortcut? Meme: "Hmm..." Anya: *worried* -elsewhere- Lucy: *looking around* "I don't see anyone..." atsushi: here we are. Lucy: *sigh of relief* Kyouka: *looking around the corner* atsushi: *walking with them to the elevator of the agency building* *low growl* Lucy: O____O atsushi: ??!! kenji: *on the elevator, his stomach growling* hi ^^ Lucy: -_-; atsushi: 4th floor please? kenji: you got it! Lucy: "...So, what's your ability, um...you?" kenji: super strength! but only when im really hungry. Lucy: "So, that means you're really strong right now?" kenji: yuppers! ^^ Lucy: "What's your max?" -ding- atsushi: here we are. yosano: hey kiddos. kirako: welcome back. oh. hello miss...um...montgomery, was it? Lucy: *nods* "Yes. Hello, Miss...?" kirako: haruno. Lucy: *small bow* "Nice to meet you." ranpo: oh, hey atsushi's girlfriend. what brings you here? Lucy: -\\\\- "I have a name, Detective Conan." ranpo: is it anne? Lucy: >< "It's Lucy!" ranpo: i already knew that. Lucy: "THEN WHY DID YOU ASK?!" ranpo: because i couldnt care less. atsushi: ranpo! D8< Lucy: "...Anne?" anne: *glare* ranpo:...cool story bro. Lucy: "CRUSH HIM." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: -_-; "Why did you bring me here?" naoya: to take your mind off things and have a lil fun. *she took them to the arcade* Chuuya: *looking around* "I haven't been to one in a while.." Akutagawa: "...Are there violent games?" kim: *playing the DDR* naoya: we got some alien shooters. Jacqueline: "Keep going!" Akutagawa: "I will shoot aliens, then." Chuuya: *spots skeeball* "..." *smirk* naoya: awesome. ^^ Chuuya: *starts up skeeball...and adds a little gravity to land in direct center* mio: woah. Chuuya: "???" ^\\\^ "Just beginner's luck, I'm sure." ao: *squints* Chuuya: *another center shot* tsugumi: good job, ozaki! Chuuya: "Thanks. Maybe I have more than luck, then..." ao: ... Chuuya: *tosses more skeeballs, winning a perfect score* mio: D8 *jawdrop* Chuuya: *takes his tickets* ^^ -elsewhere- Victor: *racing a toy car* tamaki: *somehow is buried up to her neck in the dirt* im not even going to ask. Vulcan: *also racing a toy car* "I'm catching up to you!" *the wheels spin out--slamming mud in Tamaki's face* tamaki: *PTOOIE* WHY Arthur: *his forehead is bandaged* "I take it my good luck charm wore off?" tamaki: TT~TT -elsewhere- Poe: *takes stomach medicine* "...The butterflies are still there." rowena: are you certain you'll be ok, brother? *worried* Poe: "...I-I-I think I have a problem..." rowena: ?? Poe: "...Do you like Lana?" rowena: miss lana? i suppose. she does seem nice. Poe: "...How would you feel if I asked her to--um...what do people my age do with people?" rowena: ??? im afraid i dont follow? Poe: "A-A-A date?" rowena: ah! i see! well, i think it's worth trying. ^^ Poe: "Th-Then I can ask her..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *looking at a newspaper article* "..." reimi: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "New museum piece..." *points* "I recognize the artwork." reimi: *reading* so he used a human name, eh? Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "Guess he wanted his work out there..." -elsewhere- Spirit: "Homework done, kiddo?" izumi: yep. Spirit: "Well, that's good--'cause guess who got you dessert?" *holds up a plate* izumi: thanks dad! ^^ Spirit: "You're welcome." *smiles* -elsewhere- FD: "How did it go?" yana: surprisingly well. FD: Report." sonia: *listening* ...... yana: and that's what all happened. FD: "Those classmates, what do they think of you?" yana: i seem to be on pretty good terms with one of them. FD: "What do you know about this classmate?" yana: let's find out then~ sonia: .... FD: *smiles* "That's my girl." yana: dont call me that. it's creepy. FD: "Still accurate." yana:.... 7_7; aaaanyways. FD: "Go do your homework..." yana: fair enough. *goes to do that* sonia: ....... FD: "???" *stares at Sonia* sonia: *staaaaare* FD: -_-;;; *shuffles to the side* sonia:.... FD: "...Why do you keep staring at me?" sonia:...... *looking down at her feet* FD: "What do you want?" sonia:....*glances at a door where rain's corpse is kept* FD: "..." *pats a hand on Sonia's shoulder* "Do you like cookies?" sonia:... *points to the door* mom in there. FD: ._.; "Um..." sonia: mom in there. FD: "...Come on." *takes her hand* sonia: ?? see mom? FD: "...No...Come along..." pulls her* sonia:..... FD: ("How do I do this...Where the hell is Zoey...?") zoey: ?? FD: "Oh, thank goodness...Zoey, take care of her." zoey: of course. *smiles at sonia* come along, sweetie. sonia:.... FD: *internal sigh of relief* -elsewhere- Lucy: *sips tea* "So, how long you been working here, Miss Haruno?" kirako: about a few years. Lucy: "I see...Do you like the work?" kirako: *nods* Lucy: "The coworkers treat you okay? Atsushi told me Dazai is a handful." kirako: yes, he can be. but once you get a better understanding, he's a lot easier to handle. 7///7 Lucy: "Hmm. I would hope." *sip* "...You okay?" kirako: hmm? oh! of course i am! Lucy: *nods* "Well, I suppose I should head home..." kirako: well, since we do live in the same apartment complex, i'll go with you guys. atsushi: sounds good. Lucy: "I'd appreciate that...after everything that's been going on..." kirako: *nod* we'll see what we can do about the akutagawa situation. Lucy: *sniff, wipes a tear* "Th-Thanks..." kirako: *pats her back* Lucy: *follows out the door...* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *grumbles* "Stupid game..." naoya: nyohoho~ ^^ *peace sign* Chuuya: "??? Yo, man, it's fine. I won you something." Akutagawa: "???" naoya: ?? Chuuya: *puts over-sized novelty sunglasses onto Akutagawa* Akutagawa: [ . ] _ [ . ] naoya: *snerks and laughs* Akutagawa: "What?" Chuuya: *snaps a pic with his phone* naoya: faved. higuchi: [that's a good look for you, ryunosuke] Akutagawa: [>]_[<] "Delete!" Chuuya: "Nope." naoya: you got more comments on it. miura: [charming.] kinako: [dude, that's rad] Tachihara: [lulz!] Akutagawa: [-]_[-] naoya: oh hey, dazai left a comment too. Dazai: [Hey old-timer!] Akutagwa: *growls* naoya: oh look! a purikura booth! Chuuya: " 'Purikura'?" naoya: one of those photo booths where you can customize the photo? Chuuya: "..." *smirks at Akutagawa* Akutagawa: [ 0 ] \\\ [ 0 ] -and so- Chuuya: "Ha ha ha!" naoya: cute ^^ Akutagawa: "...Why do I have red stuff on my face?" naoya: it's supposed to be blush. Akutagawa: "...Oh. Well, then, that's fine." -elsewhere- Victor: *pouring an entire bottle of shampoo into his hair in the shower* "Stupid mud..." >___< -elsewhere- Sakuya: *chewing gum* naho: zzzz Sakuya: *puts his gum into the trash, lies beside Naho* "..." naho: =w= Sakuya: "..." *hug* naho: mmm~ <3 Sakuya: *forehead kiss* naho: hehe~ Sakuya: *whispers* "Hey." naho: hey sakkun...~ Sakuya: "Hm?" naho: *smooch* Sakuya: =\\\= *smooch* naho: it's getting colder out. Sakuya: "..." *pulls up the blanket* "Better warm up..." naho: mmm~<3 *crawling under his jacket* Sakuya: "..." =\\\= *pats her back under the jacket* -elsewhere- stocking: mmm that feels nice =////= Kid: "Doesn't it, though? You want more?" stocking: *nod* Kid: "And where should that be...?" *rubs her wrist* stocking: mmmm~ *nuzzle* Kid: *whispers* "Stocking? I love you..." stocking: i love you too kid. always. Kid: ^w^ *smooch* stocking: hehe~ ^///^ Kid: "And..." *hug* stocking: mmm~ Kid: *kisses her neck* stocking: ah~ you naughty reaper~ Kid: "Guilty..." *tugs down on her collar* -elsewhere- Gin: *humming* -elsewhere, at an apartment building- Chuuya: "..." *looks at the door* -why are you torturing yourself this way?- Chuuya: "..." *inhales...knocks* voice: comin'! -an older woman answers- woman: may i help you, sir? Chuuya: "Oh! Um...S-Sorry. I think I have the...wrong apartment." woman: i see. *closes the door* -who did you think you were trying to fool?- Chuuya: "..." *balls his hand into a fist...shakes...* -you know no matter how many times you answer this door, she wont come back- Chuuya: ("...Then I'll just do what has to be done...") -oh~? and what's that?- Chuuya: ("...Kill Mori.") -elsewhere- Relan: ^\\\^ shinra: *hug* iris: *hug* Relan: "Th-Thank you both..." iris: any time. Relan: *small smooch to each of their cheeks* -elsewhere- Kepuri: *soft purr* akaderu:...*small smile* Kepuri: "Such strong arms..." akaderu: 7////7 Kepuri: *kisses his arm* akaderu: ./////. Kepuri: *turns, kisses his lips* nea: *in the other room* AH~<3 akaderu: o-o; Shinoda: "Oh, yes!" Death the Kid: Kepuri: -___- *takes off her shirt, kisses Akaderu, moaning...* akaderu: O///////O Kepuri: *loud moan, as she slams a hand against the wall* chie: -_-; so noisy Shinoda: "...Oh, so that's how it is..." toru: =n= Yohei: *flips switch on a white noise machine...* mono: KEEP IT DOWN SOME OF US WANT TO SLEEP! Assi: .\\\. Shotaro: "Are Nea and Shinoda jumping on the bed again?" mana: yeah. go back to sleep! -elsewhere- Lucy: *yawn, lies back on couch* "Zzz..." atsushi: ....*picks her up and carries her to her bed* Lucy: "M-M..." atsushi: ?? Lucy: "Mama..." atsushi:....*hug* Lucy: *still sleeping, holding onto him...* atsushi:.... .///.; -elsewhere in the building- kirako: *brushing kyouka's hair* Kyoka: ^^ "This feels really good..." kirako: ^^ naomi: enjoying the sleepover i take it? Kyoka: "Yes...although not bringing the harlot was an odd choice." naomi: jealous i take it~? Kyoka: "...No. I just worry what she will do to Atsushi." kirako: you're almost like a doting mother, haha! naomi: nah. that'd be kunikida. Kyoka: "...Ha ha. Yes." -elsewhere- Black Star: *snoring* tsubaki: *snuggle* Black Star: ^\\\^ "Zzz..." *hug* -morning- Arthur: *yawn* tamaki: zzzzz Arthur: "..." *small kiss on her cheek* tamaki: =///w///= Arthur: *hugs, whispers* "Time to wake up...Kitten." tamaki: mornin' Arthur: *smile* "Sleep well?" tamaki: yeah. Arthur: "..." *strokes her cheek* "Time to start today, then." -elsewhere- Kid: =w= stocking: *tracing a finger along his chest* Kid: *happy shudder* "A-a-ah~" stocking: hehe~ Kid: "St-Stocking..." -elsewhere- Lucy: *snore* atsushi: zzzzzzz *asleep against the wall on the floor* odasaku: not exactly the most comfy place to sleep... Lucy: *opens her eyes, sees him* "...What the heck are you doing?" atsushi: i know, but i was too tired to move....*yaawn*... O////O um.....hi? Lucy: .\\\. "Hi...How are you feeling?" atsushi: alright. you? Lucy: "...I don't remember going to bed?" atsushi: you fell asleep on the couch and i carried you so you'd be comfy! >///< Lucy: o\\\o "Um...I-I appreciate that...but how could you have been comfortable sleeping on the floor?" atsushi: i was...worried _he_ might come in and hurt you.....so i kept guard....i was keeping guard! i wasnt being creepy! honest! Lucy: "..." *sighs, stretches* "You're probably exhausted being guard-tiger, then...I'll make breakfast. Go lie down for a bit and get some more sleep." *gets out of bed, leans down--and kisses his nose* atsushi: O///////////O *tail pops out again* Lucy: o\\\o "...Okay." *quickly walks out* "I'll make toast!" *closes the door behind her* atsushi: *trying to hide the tail* odasaku: smooth. atsushi: you shush. -elsewhere- Emine: *knocking on the door* "Stop hogging the bathroom." -elsewhere- Black Star: *yawns* tsubaki: morning. Black Star: *smiles* "Mornin'..." *smooch* tsubaki: ^^ Black Star: "How was your sleep?" tsubaki: slept well. you? Black Star: "Kinda alright. Weird dream." tsubaki: ?? how so? Black Star: "There was this river, but the water was all red..." tsubaki: .... Black Star: "I thought I saw...a bird? Like, a tiny one?" tsubaki: a bird? Black Star: *nods* "It kept opening its mouth to sing--but nothing came out, just this hoarse noise." tsubaki: .... Black Star: "Then I woke up." tsubaki: ..... Black Star: *smiles widely* "I'm starving! I'm going to make some bacon and muffins!" tsubaki:... ^^ ok. -elsewhere- -two individuals are on a road- Clone!Justin: "...Do we...what is it called, 'hiker-itch'?" noriko:...someone is coming. Clone!Justin: *looks* -a car with an older gentleman is coming up- noriko: *waving her arms* Older Man: "???" *pulls over, lowers the window* "...Yes?" noriko: my friend and i are lost. can you take us to the nearest city? Older Man: "Well, it is a bit crowded in the back...I have a lot of books there." noriko: it's fine. *getting in....* Clone!Justin: *sits in the front* Older Man: o_o; -elsewhere- *Loud scream inside the 8th* tamaki: ?!?! maki: ?! iris: what happened?! Victor: *peers around the corner* "Um, guys? I think Vulcan needs some help in the garage..." shinra: what happened in here? Vulcan: *holds up an empty cage...a very large cage* "Fluffy escaped!" shinra: um.... -in arthur's room- fluffy: *sitting on his bed* ... Arthur: "Zzz..." *turns over* Relan: "...Um, Fluffy isn't a...cat, are they?" *holds Buttons close* Vulcan: "Oh, no, nothing like that. Fluffy is a gila monster." Arthur: *yawns, opens his eyes* "...So, you finally came to kill me, you bastard." fluffy: OwO shinra: um..... AHHHHHH!!! Arthur: "KILL THE DRAGON!" *pulls Excalibur's base from under his bed, igniting it* -they stopped him- fluffy: Q_Q Vulcan: *petting Fluffy* "It's okay, no one is going to hurt you." Takehisa: -___-;; "I tolerated the rat, I will not tolerate the baby alligator." maki: gila monster. -elsewhere- Kid: *opens cupboard* "...Oh no...Out of cookies." liz: store trip? Kid: "Yes, that will do." -elsewhere- Emine: *dressed as Santa Claus* chie: ^^; you're a few months too early there Emine: "I am not wearing this because I want to. Someone stole all clothes from my room and left only this." *he has the beard on as well* chie: yeah, it's called 'im doing laundry and you could use it' Emine: "...When will my clothes be out of the dryer?" *holds up a bell, starts ringing it* -elsewhere- Customer #1: "Excuse me, where is the cereal aisle?" soul: aisle 5. Customer #2: "Hey, this coupon says buy one get one, but you only have one left on the shelf." soul: um. im kind of with a customer here? Customer #3: "Hey, you! I almost slipped on some spilled soda in Aisle 5!" soul: erm Hyde: "Home slice!" soul: oh, hey hyde. Hyde: "I'm short on cash. Can I just take this soda?" *it's leaking...* manager: ok people, back it up. there's plenty of employees around to ask. soul: TTuTT; Hyde: "...Really? It kinda feels like Soul is the only one here. Like, do the other ones even have names?" -elsewhere- Lucy: *writing notes* atsushi: .///. Lucy: *looks up at the board--spots Atsushi* "..." *waves* atsushi: !! *wave* ^///^; Lucy: "..." *small smile, as she goes back to writing notes* atsushi: ... .//////. Sid: "Nakajima? Nakajima! I called on you." atsushi: oh! right! sorry sir! Sid: "So? What's the answer?" atsushi: *quickly glances at the board* *The board has a complicated chemistry equation related to bodily transformation* atsushi: O_O;;;; -elsewhere- Kunikida: "...Who took my sandwich from the fridge?" ranpo: dazai did it. Dazai: "SLANDER!" *has mustard on his cheek...and is holding the sandwich in his hand* -elsewhere- FD: *looking around* barkova: ?? FD: "Have you seen the child?" barkova: *nods* sonia: *in her room, staring at a few dolls* FD: "Hmm...I can leave Zoey to her." sonia:.... *hiding a drawing in one of her stuffed animals....a drawing of her....rain...and chuuya* FD: "Where is Zoey?" barkova: *points to the medical room* FD: *enters the medical room* zoey: what did you need, master fyodor? FD: "That child..." zoey: yes? FD: "...How does one interact with a child?" -elsewhere- Anya: *looking through library shelves* -piano music can be heard in the distance- Anya: "???" *walks a bit closer to the source* -seems the music is coming from in the music room- licht: *playing piano* Anya: *listens* .\\\. licht: *finishes* Anya: "..." *claps* licht: *looks up* oh hey. Anya: "That was wonderful!" -elsewhere- lana: your room will be on the 6th floor then, sir. ???: "Thank you. I'm looking forward to my stay." *smiles* lana: ^^ ???: "Which way's the elevator?" lana: to the right of the help desk. ???: "Thanks!" *takes his luggage and starts towards the elevator lana: ^^ .... *sees someone at the desk* yes, may i help you- Poe: o\\\\w\\\\o lana: O////O e-edgar! what brings you here? Poe: "FIGS!" lana: ?? owo; Poe: "Dates! I would like dates!" lana: edgar....are you trying to ask me on a date? Poe: O\\\\\\\\\O "Th-That's really direct! B-Bu-But accurate?" lana: ..... O/////////////////O m-maybe after i g-get off work? OwO;; Poe: owo; "Wh-When w-w-w-would that b-b-b-b-be?" lana: around 5. Poe: :D "I will see you then!" lana:.... .////. Coworker: "Oooooooo!" lana: o/////o y-you shush. >///< Coworker #2: "Didn't know you were into bishie shy guys." lana: *trying to work* -///-; Coworker #1: *chuckles* "Maybe he'll bring her black roses..." coworker 3: hey lay off guys, the gal's trying to work. unlike _some_ people. T_T Coworker #2: "..." *rolls eyes, gets back to the phone* Coworker #1: *small smile* coworker 4: we're grown adults. this isnt high school. -later- Poe: *holding a flower* owo;;;; lana: thank you. .////. soooo, have anywhere in mind? Poe: "I-I-I know one restaurant. Good atmosphere. Vegetarian options." lana: that sounds lovely. Poe: "...J-Just this way..." *reaches towards her hand...* lana: *smiles and holds his hand* ... ./////w/////. Poe: o\\\\\o *steam off his head, as he walks forward* twain: dude....is that....poe?....on a date?....with a girl??.... holy shit, i didnt think he had it in him to ask someone out! good for him! Steinbeck: "Tch. I bet he screws this up." twain: jeez man, who put a hornet's nest up _your_ butt? Steinbeck: "...No one. Just...he should be working for the Guild." twain: hmm... oscar: seems he's quite happy with her. it's so cute~<3 Steinbeck: *gag* oscar:.... *pulls his cheeks* jeez, johny-boy. you have no sense of romance! >n< Steinbeck: "H-Hey! Stop that!" oscar: hmm, i wonder if that kenji boy is around for you to talk to...? twain: dude no. turns out the kid is 14. major deal breaker on that front. Steinbeck: "MOVING. ON!" ebie: i can to recon! -elsewhere- Lucy: "...Why is Dazai hanging from the ceiling with a sign saying 'I will not steal'?" atsushi: i dont know lucy. i just dont know.... *covering kyouka's eyes as dazai's position is rather......suggestive* Kyoka: "???" Dazai: *small moan* Lucy: -______-;;;;; atsushi: aaaanyway. kirako:.... >///>;;; *AHEM* Lucy: "..." *hands Anne a pair of scissors* "Cut him down." -elsewhere- Gin: "Good work." higuchi: thanks. ^^ Gin: "What shall we do now?" higuchi: well, since we have the rest of the night off....did you...um....well... ./////. doyouwannaseeamovie? Gin: "...Can it be one with some action?" higuchi: sure! Gin: "Then yes. Let's go." *takes her hand* higuchi:....ok. .///////////////////////////. Gin: *guides her out the room* "Where did you leave your coat?" higuchi: ah! i think it's still in the locker. Gin: *leads her there* "...Oh. I should probably change." *she's in her battle attire* higuchi: ..... ?? *notices a file left in her locker* ??.... *puts it in her bag* Gin: *has removed her mask, opening her locker to take out her clothes* higuchi:... >/////>; Gin: *unbuttons and removes her shirt, then takes off her pants* "...What?" higuchi: n-nothing! OwO;; Gin: *shrugs, puts on her blouse and skirt...looks in her locker mirror* "...Should I have my hair like this?" higuchi: i-if you want. Gin: "...I wish I could make mine have a style like yours." higuchi: i-i could help you there, i-if you wanted. .////. (thinking: WHY AM I SO NERVOUS?!) Gin: "..." *soft smile* "I would like that. Please, help me." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "...What is this?" ango: WHY AM I HERE?! I WANTED TO LEAVE ALL THIS BEHIND!! naoya: stop being a pissbaby and enjoy your date! ango: THIS IS NO DATE! THIS IS A HOSTAGE SITUATION! Akutagawa: "...Um...?" naoya: enjoy you two~ *closes the door* -there is a table with a fake candle and food set up- ango:....i cant even reach my utensils. Akutagawa: "...I suppose I could cut up your food for you." ango: i would appreciate that.....i dont know why i was dragged into this... Q_Q Akutagawa: "Hmm...I wonder whether Naoya was trying to help..." *cuts up food and puts some on a fork held up to Ango's mouth* ango: TT_TT i just want to go home now. im not exactly one for 'blind dates', per say. especially with those in the mafia. Akutagawa: "...We can at least talk. How is work?" ango:........ sooooooo....any hobbies? Akutagawa: "Surveillance." ango:...i....see..... -elsewhere- Lucy: *curled up under a blanket, reading* -elsewhere- lana: i had a great time tonight, edgar. ^^ Poe: "I did as well." *smiles* "I always enjoy your company." lana: the feeling is mutual. ^///^ Poe: .\\\. "W-Would you be interested in another d-date?" lana: *blush* i would like that very much. Poe: "Gr-Great! Wh-When?" -elsewhere- Hibana: *opens a door* "???" hanako: zzzzz gabriella: *crashed out on the chair* zzzz Hibana: QWQ ("My babies...") *tucks in Hanako, puts a blanket over Gabriella and sits by her* gabriella: =w= Hibana: *rests head along her shoulder* -elsewhere- Gin: *watching the film* "..." higuchi: .//////. Gin: *holds up popcorn to Higuchi* higuchi: thanks. ... .////. Gin: *nods, goes back to staring at the action...as her hand moves to rest on Higuchi's shoulder* higuchi:..... .///////. Gin: *leans, whispers in her ear* "To practice dating, have to be used to a hand on your shoulder." *pat pat* higuchi: r-right.. ./////////. Gin: "..." *goes back to watching the film...and holds Higuchi's hand* higuchi: gin?.....thanks for coming here with me. Gin: *nods* "You're welcome. Thank you for joining me, too." higuchi:....*blushes and leans against her shoulder* Gin: "..." -\\\- *puts arm around her, soft but supportive* -elsewhere- Victor: *staring into the oven* "...Almost finished..." nozomi: working on something? Victor: *smiles* "Pizza!" nozomi: ah. what kind? Victor: "Veggie to start." -elsewhere- Dazai: *hums* -trash can bang- Dazai: owo; *looks* mii: owo~? Dazai: "Oh, hey! What're you doing?" mii: *mreeeow~* ^^ Dazai: *holds out a hand* mii: *crawls up onto his shoulder* mreow~! Dazai: "Hee hee..." *pet pet* "Like the view?" mii: *nod* Dazai: "That's good." *hums a bit, continuing to pet Mii* -mii points a paw forward to say 'ONWARDS'- Dazai: *follows Mii's paw forward* -later- Lucy: *yawn* -elsewhere- kirako: thanks for bringing mii back, dazai. Dazai: "Of course! Can't let this cutie be away from home." kirako: ^^ mii: 7w7 Dazai: "Better keep Mii clean--that garbage-knocking can get the fur all dirty." kirako: noted. poor baby, you must have been so scared out there by your lonesome... mii: 737 Dazai: "Hee hee...You're such a good pet owner." kirako: ^^ Dazai: "...Well...Care to share a cup of coffee?" kirako: sure. ^^ Dazai: *reaches past her to take a mug* "..." -later- Dazai: "Mmm..." kirako: ah....fuck, that's good. Dazai: *kisses along her neck...* "I can make it even better..." kirako: heh, try me~ Dazai: *smirks* "You asked for it..." *spanks her bottom* kirako: ah~! Dazai: "Who's a naughty girl?" kirako: i-i am! Dazai: "How bad have you wanted a throbbing hard cock in you?" *squeezes her cheek* kirako: a-ah~ s-so fucking hard. Dazai: "What if I tied your ass down and pounded your pussy?" kirako: oh _god_ yes. Dazai: *pushes her down on the bed, holding her wrists down* "You still have the ropes?" kirako: yeah, in the box under the bed with the rest of the stuff. -elsewhere- Poe: *hugging his pillow* ^\\\w\\\^ karl: ouo~? Poe: "Love is great! Makes me feel all happy inside..." karl: ^^ Poe: *pat pat* "Time for little raccoons to get some sleep before the Sandman visits..." karl: *yawns and stretches his lil paws* Poe: "Hee hee..." *puts on his nightcap* "Pleasant dreams, Karl..." *turns off the light* -morning- ochako: *yaaAAAAWWWN* hmm. foggy out today. welp. cant stay in bed just cause of some fog! *streeeetch* -on the way to school- Todoroki: -____- "Can't see..." fuyumi: im sure it'll clear up later today. be safe out there, ok? Todoroki: "...Okay." -in school- Izuku: *waves* "Hey!" shinra: hey izuku, long time no see, buddy! Izuku: "Yeah! I heard you did some new training?" shinra: yep! maybe if we have gym today, you'll get to see it? i hope? Izuku: *nods* "I'm looking forward to that! How's everyone else doing?" shinra: doing well. rel and iris are doing great. tamaki still has shit luck. arthur is....well....arthur. Arthur: "I made a knight's shield!" *holds up a garbage can lid* -in class- Stein: "Some volunteers, please." sayaka: *trying to slump in her seat so she wont be seen* Stein: *spots Sayaka* "..." sayaka: TTUTT (thinking: MADOKAAAAA GET HOME SOON PLEEEEEASE) Stein: "Sayaka, thank you for volunteering." sayaka: TT_TT -elsewhere- Kyoka: *marking answers on the quiz* Lucy: o_o;;; tamaki: ?? what? Lucy: *whispers* "I don't know the answer to #7..." -elsewhere- Gin: *sigh* naoya: long night? Gin: "Quite." naoya: yeah. i had to drive that government worker back home and he was crying the whole time. Gin: *sigh* "Yes, part of my evening was explaining to Ryu the error of his ways." naoya: ah. Gin: "Thank you for cleaning up one mess." naoya: no sweat. Gin: *nods* "I owe you one. Now, if you excuse me..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *fell into the pond, soaked* -_-;;;; kirei: *towling him off* Benimaru: -\\\- "So embarrassing..." kirei: at least you didnt get hurt. ^^ Benimaru: "Hmph. Just my ego..." *pulls a koi out of his outfit--and tosses it back into the pond* kirei: ^^; Benimaru: "...I think I'll take a bath." -elsewhere- Dazai: "What you working on?" yosano: the usual medical stuff. Dazai: *picks up the medical tape* yosano: did your cuts open up or did you add new ones? Dazai: owo; "A little of both..." yosano:... *sighs* honestly, dazai. Dazai: ^^; "What can I say? I roughed myself up..." -elsewhere- Relan: *in gym uniform* "R-Ready!" ^^;; EF: ok. start! *turns on the watch* Relan: *sprints* shinra: go rel! Anya: "Faster, Tsugumi!" tsugumi: *sprints* >-< Arthur: *passes Tsugumi, almost caught up to Relan* tsugumi: HA! *sprints, and it almost seems like small, heart shaped wings appeared on her ankles and sent her flying forwards* WOAH! Arthur: "???!!!" Relan: "Huh?" Anya: .\\\. marie: woah! mio: did she just.....fly? Meme: "...Probably?" tsugumi: wha....what was.... Spirit: "Harudori! Death Room. Now!" tsugumi:.... ._.; Meme: "...Why is he yelling at her?" Anya: "Don't be rude to her, Death Scythe!" Arthur: "...So if Tsugumi cheated, I won, right?" -and so- lord death: please. have a seat. tsugumi: i-i-if i did something bad, i-i didnt mean to! Spirit: "It's not that. Your soul..." tsugumi:... ?? eh? lord death: did you feel anything during your sprint? tsugumi:....i felt.....floaty....kinda? Spirit: "Have you felt this before?" tsugumi: *thinking* ...... i think once....during the shaula incident.... Spirit: "Hmm...This is worrisome." tsugumi: w-what is it? Spirit: "...Grigori." tsugumi: i think....i heard that term in class once. lord death: so that's 5 confirmed students with a grigori soul... Spirit: "...Yeah." tsugumi: is that....a bad thing? Spirit: "...It's rare. And what is rare tends to attract more attention..." tsugumi:...*gulp* Spirit: "So you're going to need some protection." tsugumi:... r-right. Akane: "Hello." tsugumi:.... *STEAM COMES OFF HER HEAD WITH A BOOM* Spirit: D8 Akane: "???" clay: is she.....alright? Akane: "I think all this information is new for her." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *tapping his pencil* -elsewhere- toru: zzzz Yohei: *smiles* chie: so peaceful. Yohei: "Our son..." *holds her hand* chie: ^^ Yohei: "...He is so beautiful..." *kisses her cheek* chie: he gets it from you. Yohei: ^\\\^ chie: ^^ Yohei: "He deserves the best...and so do you." mono: get a room! >n< chie: ....shall we~ <3 Yohei: "I'd say yes~" mono: ugh. -elsewhere- Black Star: "You look beat." tsubaki: *face first on the couch. muffled mumbling* Black Star: "..." *sits beside her, rubs her back* tsubaki: *sigh* Black Star: *massages lightly* -elsewhere- Kishiri: "Telling you, the fries here are going to be the best! And the milkshakes..." vivian: wow! *shiny eyes* Kishiri: "My treat. We can even get the brownies for dessert..." *cheek smooch* vivian: hehehe~<3<3 Hyde: "Welcome to Beef Death, home to the 'Rest in Pieces' milkshake (trademark). Table for two?" vivian: yes please~ Hyde: "Right this way..." *leads them to a table with a candle on it* -elsewhere- Belkia: "HAPPY SHAMROCK DAY!" *wearing green tights* otogiri:......it's september. -_-; Shamrock: X_Q "...It's my day?" Belkia: *holds up a present* "Happy Shamrock Day!" naho: you work really hard, so we decided to show our appreciation! ^^ Shamrock: X~Q "...That is so kind. *sniff* Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- Anya: "Are you okay? What did they say?" tsugumi: well....im not in trouble...i dont think... Anya: "That's good. But Death Scythe looked serious." tsugumi:...i learned some stuff...it's a lot to take in....and kind of scary too. Anya: "..." Meme: *pat pat* ao: *hug* tsugumi: *sniff* thanks you guys. Anya: "L-Let's get you some food..." -elsewhere- Mori: "Higuchi, update." higuchi: the vagrants in warehouse 5 have cleared out. Mori: "Good, good. And that mess in Warehouse 2?" higuchi: ...all cleaned up. Mori: "Glad to hear. Keep up the good work." higuchi:...(thinking: i'll read that file later.....just what is he planning...?) Mori: "I will return to my own tasks. Excuse me." higuchi:.... Mori: *closes the door behind him--and locks it* miura: ?? Mori: "...What can you tell me?" miura: about what? Mori: "What have you noticed about our colleagues here in the Mafia?" miura: do you mean specifics or in general? Mori: *sits* "Let's start with Higuchi. What have you noticed about her?" miura: seems her body temperature rises around the akutagawas. Mori: "..." *smiles* "I understand..." miura: i recall you having her medical records on hand... Mori: "Indeed..." ("And more...") *opens his file* "Look at that..." miura: ?? Mori: "Some family history of certain ailments...But still, rather good health. Good body." miura:.... Mori: "Hmm...Yes. I knew she would work out..." *takes his tablet, adjusts some numbers* miura:... Mori: "Hmm...I'll begin monitoring." miura: very well sir. Mori: *lays out three calendars* -elsewhere- Poe: *writing vigorously* rowena: *reading* Poe: *dots the Is with such force--that he rips the page* o_o;;; "..." rowena: !! brother, perhaps it's time to call it a night? Poe: "I-I can't...The Muse has blessed me this evening with so much insight! Ideas! Form! Rhyme!" rowena: then perhaps record the notes for tomorrow? im happy that you're so invigorated, but i dont want you to lose sleep either. Poe: "B-But the Muse inhabits me!" rowena:....*sigh* do your best then. ^^; Poe: ^^ "Thank you!" *scribbles more writing...* -elsewhere- Lucy: "Pass me the chopped onions." anne: *hands them off* Lucy: *smiles* "Thank you, sweetie." *adds them to the sauce, stirring* -elsewhere- Kid: ._.; "...Don't pout at me like that, Shiori." shiori: =3= Kid: D8> *picks her up* "I-I'm sorry! I'll play!" shiori: \(^o^)/ Kid: "Hee hee..." ^^;; "Tea party?" shiori: yay! Kid: "Yay!" *sets down the dolls at the table* -elsewhere- Giriko: *sips a juice box* anna: uu! arachne: ^^ *pats her head and gives her a bottle* anna: ^o^ Giriko: "You'll get your own juice box soon, kiddo." -elsewhere- Izuku: "See you all tomorrow!" ochako: see ya! Todoroki: *waves* tsuyu: get home safely. Izuku: *nods* "Will do--promise!" *races back* -elsewhere- Hiro: *tosses laundry* hime: im back! Hiro: "Hey. Just finishing up laundry." hime: *looks around* seems mom and dad are still at work yet... Hiro: "Yeah, they left a message they'll be back late." hime: ah. make sure to record mom's show on the DVR, ok? Hiro: o_o; "Oh, shoot. Thanks for reminding me...Man, I don't get how Mom is into this..." hime: eh, you know how grown ups are with their programs. *shrug* Hiro: "Yeah, just so soap opera-y. I miss when shows weren't like that...back when I was, what, 7?" hime: and i was like....4-5? Hiro: "Yeah...I remember Mom having to switch to cartoons whenever we were in the room. ^^;" hime: yeah. i think i still have some old VHS tapes in the crawlspace. Hiro: "...Put one on?" -elsewhere- Dazai: "Got the ice cream!" ranpo: NICE! Dazai: "Now, get the bowls and the toppings--it's sundaes!" ranpo: YEEEEEEAH! -elsewhere- Yumi: -~- lord death: *shoulder rubs* Yumi: "Just stressed..." lord death: did you want to talk about it, love? Yumi: *sighs* "I've been putting in ten-hour days, then taking care of Shiori...Death, I'm spent." lord death: aww. *snuggle* i think i know what'll make you feel better~<3 Yumi: "...Oh?" *snuggle* lord death: would you like me to eat out~? Yumi: o\\\o "...God, yes." -elsewhere- Assi: *playing a fighting game* "Come on, come on..." mana: hmmmmm. *Assi's character gets beheaded* Assi: D8> mana: *grin* Assi: "No fair! My glasses were all dirty..." *takes off his glasses--cue bishie sparkle* mono: ... >///-///>;; mana: in combat, its not about making your move, but rather determining what your opponent is going to do then counterattack. Assi: "Hmm...So, I should have anticipate you would kick and then prepare to block..." *looks at Mono* "That would work, right?" mono:...wha-huh? Assi: "???" *puts on his glasses* "I was saying I should block the kicks..." -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "..." *grunt* naoya: you ok? you arent coughing up flower petals, are ya? Akutagawa: "...'Flower petals'?" naoya: *shrug* figure of speech. Akutagawa: "...My cough has been worsening, yes." naoya: ...maybe we should get you to a doctor? Akutagawa: "Perhaps." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *looking at photos of families* kouyou: hmm? Chuuya: "...They look happy." kouyou: i suppose they do... Chuuya: "..." *sniff* kouyou:...*pats his shoulder* Chuuya: "...I don't know what it would even be like to...to..." kouyou: to what? Chuuya: "...to be a parent?" kouyou:...it takes a lot of patience and understanding. Chuuya: "...And it's hard...alone." kouyou:...it certainly is...what brought this up? Chuuya: "...Missed opportunities." kouyou:.....is it...that girl again? Chuuya: "...Yes." kouyou:..... *sullen expression* if things had been different....would you and her....have run away? Chuuya: "I...had not thought that far..." kouyou: hmm.... (thinking: mori is the boss now....it wouldnt be the same as all those years ago.....would it?) Chuuya: "It's foolish to even think." kouyou:..... Chuuya: "...Maybe I should just go to bed..." kouyou: get some sleep. -kunikida's apartment- -seems a commercial break is on- Kunikida: *sips his glass of water* -knocks- Kunikida: "???" *walks to the door* atsushi: hey kunikida. Dazai: *waves* "Hi-Hi!" Kunikida: "...What do you want?" kunikida: we brought lunch. we werent sure if you ate yet today. Kunikida: "...Oh. That is quite nice. Thank you." *reaches out for the lunch--* Dazai: *takes it, walks in* "Let's set out your plates! Atsushi, get the utensils..." tv: coming up next, the long awaited 3 part season finale of 'crestwind heights' Dazai: "Oooooooo! Totes awesome TV!" *sits down on couch* Kunikida: -_-# -hours later, after atsushi has gone home- Dazai: "You have any dessert?" Kunikida: -__-## "No." Dazai: "Then let's get some! Put on your jacket and we'll buy some--" Kunikida: *urge to kill...rising...* -some big scene is going on in the tv show, a big kiss scene- Kunikida: "..." Dazai: QWQ Kunikida: "..." TT_TT -later that evening- Kunikida: *curled up in a ball* Dazai: *asleep atop the kitchen table* *snore* Kunikida: TT~TT ("So alone...") -elsewhere- Vulcan: *sips his soda* "..." nozomi: still awake? Vulcan: "Yeah...Heh. Caffeine is probably a bad idea." nozomi: ^^; Vulcan: "...This trip to the Nether...Weird." nozomi: yeah. im still nervous...im not sure what we expect to find down there… Vulcan: "Aside from mushrooms?" nozomi: *small chuckle* .....do you think.....we'll find a cure for all this? The combustion phenomenon? Vulcan: "...Giovanni kept a lot hidden. I shudder thinking what he might know..." nozomi: ....i hope i can find something....i dont want my father's hard work to mean nothing... Vulcan: "...I feel the same, about Dad and Gramps...and to get Lisa back." nozomi:...then im sure we will! Vulcan: "Right!" *finishes his can of soda--then smashes the can against his forehead* nozomi: doesnt...that hurt? Vulcan: "Nah, Dad taught me the right spot to apply pressure on the can for maximum crush-ability." nozomi: wow. Vulcan: *points on the can* "The contact points from your forehead to the can's top have to line up, or else the edge will cut into your forehead." nozomi: that sounds scary. Vulcan: "Hee hee...I remember how badly I cut up my head on the first try, trying to imitate Granddad..." nozomi: oh no! Vulcan: "It was fine. Dad said I always had a hard head." ^^ nozomi: ^^; Vulcan: "..." *stares down at his crushed can* "...Yeah." -elsewhere- Kyoka: *glaring, red-faced* naomi: yeah, those claw machines are difficult. Kyoka: "Another token. Please." naomi: *hands her one* Kyoka: "..." *inserts the token and starts moving the arm* "Come on come on--" -elsewhere- Rin: "Hee hee...This is going to be perfect..." madoka: ^^ Rin: "Here he comes..." *pulls out the water balloon* "..." -elsewhere- Mephisto: "More tea?" -elsewhere- Benimaru: *sneezes* kirei: *worried* Benimaru: =_____= "My nose is all stuffed..." -elsewhere- Hyde: *putting out garbage* -underground- FD: *removing his shirt* "..." zoey: o//////o FD: "...Are you going to check my vitals?" zoey: r-right. of course. FD: "...I hope I am okay..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *pours milk into bowl* mito: ^o^ Chuuya: *pets Mito* "Enjoy." mito: *lapping it up* Chuuya: "..." ("Raising a cat has to be some kind of prep for raising a kid, right?") -who knows- Chuuya: *blinks* *looks around* -silence- Chuuya: "..." *pulls out a textbook and reviews* -elsewhere- Kid: *in a dress* -\\\- stocking: cute ^^ Kid: "I-I did this for the tea party, that's all..." stocking: mind if i join? Kid: "Princess Shiori, may Stocking join?" shiori: stocky! stocky! ^o^ stocking: i'll take that as a yes. Kid: *hands Stocking a tiara* -elsewhere- Black Star: *shivers* naho: you ok? Black Star: "Just chilly. Maybe hot tea..." -elsewhere- Kana: "..." misery: something the matter, hun? Kana: "I am just thinking is all." misery: hmmm... Kana: "...Would you like a reading?" *sets down cards* -elsewhere- Patty: *with a marker beard drawn on her face* liz: *washing it off* -_-; Patty: "But I was just going to impersonate _one person_!" -elsewhere- Lucy: "Zzz...." -morning- Kunikida: "*yawn* Dazai: *snore* -he slept on the table…- Kunikida: "..." ("That's where I put my food...") *flips Dazai off the table* Dazai: "GAK!" -elsewhere- louisa: *putting items into a bag* ok. that should be everything now. Fitzgerald: *in his office, flipping through pages* "..." louisa: i've made reservations for lunch later today. Fitzgerald: "Hmm? Oh, th-thank you. I will be ready for my break shortly..." *he has photographs in front of him: it's a photo album* louisa: .... -elsewhere- ???: ok. today is your big break. soon that shithead bomber will finally acknowledge you! I AM THE HYPE! -elsewhere- Bellhop: "Lana, he keeps bringing in raccoon paw prints..." lana: ^^; it's fine...i think. *notices it has a letter attached* letter: "Dearest Lana..." lana: .///. (thinking: he could just send these letters to my apartment...) letter: "...It has been so long since I saw you that I wrote this, hoping the words would re-awaken what I remember about you, down to every feature of your perfect face." lana: .////////. Letter: "Alas, I worry I idealize you only, for my words cannot reach the truth of who you are. And there is one thing I know about you: I love you." lana:.... ./////////////////////////////////////////////////////. *steam coming off her head* Bellhop: "...Yo, Lana? What happened?" lana: !!! *attempts to eat the letter* Bellhop: ._.;;;; "...Fiber?" lana: O-O;;....*nod* Bellhop: "Well, um...try a salad instead?" -elsewhere- Kyoka: *poke poke* atsushi: *yaaaawn* Kyoka: "Wake up." atsushi: imup....is it *yawn* the weekend yet? Kyoka: "Yes." atsushi: alright. *streeeetch* Kyoka: "We need to get more groceries." atsushi: *nods* Kyoka: "And cereal. And chips." -elsewhere- Victor: *collapsed in bed* "Zz...." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Hmm...Well, the fever has gone down, but the attitude needs improvement." Benimaru: =____= reimi: at least it's something, right? Mr. Tsubaki: ^^ "Yes, progress is progress! So rest up and--" Benimaru: *out of bed, walking out his bedroom door* Mr. Tsubaki: owo;;; "Um...Why isn't he listening to me?" reimi: commander! D8 Benimaru: "Work...Patrol...Find any more impersonators...Get groceries...Change the motor...oil..." *collapses* Mr. Tsubaki: -_-;;;; -elsewhere- Sakuya: *fixing his tie* "I got to dress up just for brunch?" lavender: got to look nice for your date, you know~ Sakuya: -\\\\- "F-Fine..." lavender: hmmm... *licks thumb and tries to get the hair curl down* Sakuya: *hair stays down...then springs right back up* -_-;;; lavender:....well _that's_ a lost cause. Sakuya: "Could've told you that..." -elsewhere- Hyde: *juggling* romina: woot! Hyde: "Toss me another orange!" julian: oh god he's going to break something... Hyde: "Oh, please! I'm not going to break--" *SMASH* julian: D8> Hyde: o_o;; "...Maybe Licht won't notice--" licht: shit rat. Hyde: owo;;; *tries to run* -elsewhere- Izuku: *jogging* hitoshi: *feeding a stray cat* Izuku: "???" hitoshi: ??....!!! *ducks* Izuku: O_O "???" hitoshi: ._.;;;;; Izuku: "...Hello?" -no answer- Izuku: "Um...Is that your cat?" hitoshi: ...... *saying nothing* cat: ?? Izuku: "Th-That's good of you to feed them. Cats need to be taken care of..." hitoshi:... .///.; Izuku: "W-Well, I won't keep you. Th-Thanks for talking with me!" *waves* hitoshi:.......*waits for him to leave*....huh...weird kid. -elsewhere- Assi: *sees a note: "DO NOT TOUCH"* "???" saki: just painted there. Assi: "Ah! And good thing it's a note, or Zuno would forget..." saki: you seem to look after him a lot. Assi: "Well, when he loses memories, someone has to..." saki: hmmm.... you've known him a long time, i take it? Assi: *nods* "Back when we were at Fear Factory, I was assigned to work with him." saki: ....i see. Assi: "It was challenging to find ways to help him. I mean, he's amazing at tracking communications and combat--but then he can forget basic memories." saki: that sounds like a pretty scary condition to have... Assi: "It is...so we try to get as much of what he remembers written down all the time." saki: ... Assi: "Heh. I think Zuno should be trying vlogs next..." saki: it might help. Assi: "...It's tough being a Dokeshi..." chie: yeah. it is...but we just have to power through it, one day at a time. Assi: "Yeah...Just want to help..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *spinning his keychain along his finger* "..." tamaki: it's finally the weekend! Arthur: "What you got in mind?" tamaki: maybe getting out our halloween costumes? Arthur: "...I don't remember what I'm going as..." -elsewhere- Akane: "You okay?" clay: i guess. feel kinda bad for harudori though. must be a lot to take in. Akane: *nods* "She will need support." clay: yeah... maybe we can ask my sister and her partner to hang out with them? Akane: "Yes, good. Please do so." clay: ok! i think they live at the dorm too. Akane: "So she can introduce herself at the dorm..." -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Is it working yet?" karin: should be. Akitaru: "Alright! Let's test this out..." -it works- shinra: oh cool! the tv's fixed! Arthur: o_o;; ("The tiny people in the magic box have returned...") -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *in dressing room* "...I don't know..." kim: it'll look great, jackie! ya never know until you try. Jacqueline: "...Well, come in here. I don't want to step out right now." kim: ok.... wow! you look really good in that. Jacqueline: =\\\= "It isn't too much is it?" kim: it's a good color on you. Jacqueline: "Th-Thank you...I guess I'll take it." *smiles* -elsewhere- Hibana: *lying on the couch* -elsewhere- Higan: *painting* "...A little to the left." -elsewhere- louisa: enjoying lunch? Fitzgerald: "Surprisingly, yes. I was concerned the food here was not rich enough." bram: just like home... mary: deeelish~! Fitzgerald: "I do appreciate the meal." louisa: t-thank you lord francis! >///< -a message comes over the intercom- Fitzgerald: "???" ???: good afternoon dear patrons! there has been a change of plans in today's schedule! starting now to however long it takes, this is now a hostage crisis, as i have a bomb here with me! louisa: O__O;;; bram: oh god no. mary: ooooh! dinner _and_ a show! Fitzgerald: "???" ???: dont worry everyone~ i dont ask for much. but i did do my research and i know a lot of mafiosos frequent this fine establishment. if anyone of you is in the mafia, i want you to call motojiro kajii and tell him to get his ass over here pronto! Fitzgerald: "...Well, this is troublesome." louisa: kajii? eh! isnt he the man who almost blew up the hotel we were staying at?! Fitzgerald: "Yes, he was. I don't know how she expects anyone to contact that lunatic." elise: what does this dumbass want with dr lemon bombs? miura: *sighs and sending an email* Mori: *pretending to be afraid* Q~Q "Oh no..." miura: sir, please have some self respect. people are going to stare. elise: yeah rintarou. im cringing so hard right now. Mori: "B-But we're hostages!" miura: -_-; Mori: *hides under table* miura:....*notices fitzgerald* .... !? Fitzgerald: "...Oh." louisa: ?? Fitzgerald: "We have 'friends' here. Shoot." mary: *waves* HIYA~! ^^ Fitzgerald: -____- bram: *pulls her back down into the chair* -_-; miura: ?? Mori: *tying instructions on his phone* ("Yes, that should work...") *the scared facade fades, as he smirks* ???: i know you're all freaking out about now. but fret not, i brought some nice tunes to calm everyone's nerves. -she starts playing death metal on the intercom- Fitzgerald: -_____- *muttering* "Happy birthday to me..." louisa: im sorryyyyy TT~TT Mori: *pops back up, raises his hand, "nervous"* "E-Excuse me? My child needs a bathroom..." elise: D8< ???: hey, when you gotta go you gotta go, but dont try escaping or else! Mori: "I-I-I won't! Come along, dear..." *takes Elise's hand* elise: -_-; miura: *sigh* Mori: *left his 'phone' behind...* miura: ?? *The screen has a countdown clock...* miura: .... (thinking: what are you planning, mori...?) elise: you better not be making me do something weird, rintarou. Mori: "Of course not~" ^^ "Now, let's get you into the air shaft--" elise: what? Mori: *points to air vent in the ceiling* elise: ohhhhh. you better not peek. >3< Mori: ._.;;;; "Of course not..." *holds out his hands to lift her up* -elsewhere- Gin: "..." *knocks her phone against the wall* hirotsu: ?? did something happen? Gin: "It's frozen on some screen, with numbers counting down..." mafioso: i have a bad feeling about this. mafioso: IS IT A BOMB?! Gin: "..." *Suddenly, a lemon appears on the screen* Gin: "..." -________- mafioso: oh boy. Motojirou: "Someone call?" hirotsu: seems some bomber child at chaz citrine wants to speak with you in person. Motojirou: .____. *tries to run away* hirotsu: seems to be a fan or an admirer from what it looks like. Gin: *clotheslines Motojirou before he can escape--then tosses his barely conscious body to Hirotsu* "Let's get him there..." -and so- ???: *spinning around in her chair* uuuuugh, how long is he gonna taaaaaaake? so smart, but so sloooooow! IT PISSES ME OFF! DX *sigh* *knock knock knock* ???: who is it~? ^^ Motojirou: *behind the door* "DON'T SEND ME IN THERE! PLEASE!" ???: IS THAT MOTOJIRO KAJII OUT THERE?! Motojirou: O_____O "NO! IT'S...UM...CHARLOTTE BRONTE!" ???: I CAN TELL THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE YOU LEMON BOMBING MOFO! Motojirou: "I CAN'T GO IN THERE! SHE'S CRAZY!" ???: IM NOT GOING TO KILL YOU! SCOUT'S HONOR! hirotsu: shut up pot and go talk to the kettle. *Motojirou is shoved in, where he collapses face-first onto the floor* ???: so you finally arrived. motojiro kajii, the infamous lemon bomber of the mafia. i've studied about you. i have all reports of your bombings recorded. i have only one request of you. *she gets up and walks over to him.....then gets onto her hands and knees, bowing* PLEASE ACCEPT ME AS YOUR STUDENT!! Motojirou: owo;;;; hirotsu:....what? ???: pleeeeease? i went to all this trouble! i've been learning how to make bombs in my spare time! I EVEN GOT THE SAME BRAND OF SKII GOGGLES YOU WEAR! Motojirou: owo;;;;;;;; "Um...What's in it for me? You got money?" ???: i have a bunch of old bottle caps and 9 dollars. Motojirou: "...'Kay?" ???: WOOOOT! *turns on the intercom* ok, you may go about your buisness everyone~! THIS IS GONNA BE SO HYPE! Mori: owo;;; "Um..." ("I hope she didn't get stuck in the air vents.") Fitzgerald: "..." *applause* elise: WOAH! *falls out of the ceiling* ow @.@ louisa: EEEK! mary: you ok? *poke* elise: dead bodies under the cherry blossoms maaaan. Mori: D8> "Oh no!" bram: um.... ._.; naoya: ouch. Mori: "I-I'm her guardian! And a doctor! I'll fix this..." elise: i better get some damn reimbursement for this shit. Mori: "Ha ha ha, oh, sweetie, don't use such language like that..." *pat pat* miura: -_-;; Fitzgerald: *staring* -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Huh...Okay, bomb scare was a false alarm." iris: that's good to know. Arthur: "I am ready." *has on swat team gear* -elsewhere- Chuuya: [do i need to come in?] kouyou: [only if you wish to meet the new member of the mafia's science and research sect] Chuuya: [i'll try to stop by after study group] kouyou: [making friends at school i see? ^^] Chuuya: =\\\\= [it's just studying. don't get your hopes up] [i'll see you soon] kouyou: [have fun ^^] Chuuya: *grabs his bookbag and exits the apartment* -elsewhere- Gopher: *sweating* o_o; inori: are you nervous? Gopher: "Always. This is a special kind of nervous..." inori: ?? Gopher: "I-I-I-I just feel a sense of dread, like something major will change..." inori: perhaps things will be for the best.....at least, one can hope. Gopher: "...They rarely are." -elsewhere- Relan: *pulling bedsheets off and putting them into basket* -elsewhere- louisa: Q_Q mary: its ok louisa, you did your best today. ^^ Fitzgerald: *in his office, reviewing papers* bram: at least no one died.... Fitzgerald: *pokes out his head* "..." mary: happy birthday mr fitz! ^^ i got you a cake too! Fitzgerald: "..." .\\\. "There's cake?" mary: *nods* we worked extra hard on it! Fitzgerald: .\\\. "All of you?" mary: *nods* bram: yes. louisa: y-yes. Fitzgerald: "...That is very kind. Thank you all." mary: aw shucks ^///^ bram: 7///7; louisa: .///. Fitzgerald: "...Well, I suppose I should get the plates. They had a sale for them last week!" -elsewhere- Giriko: "Wanna drink?" -elsewhere- Kid: *pulls on a shirt* stocking: *surprise hug* Kid: "Omph! Ha ha ha!" stocking: hehe~<3 *kiss* Kid: -\\\\\- "So loving..." *nuzzle* stocking: ^///^ Kid: *draws her hip closer to him* stocking: oh my, getting frisky are we~? Kid: "What can I say? You're like catnip to me..." *smooch* stocking: hehehe~<3 Kid: *hug* "Speaking of..." *small kiss on her lips* stocking: mm~ u///u Kid: *presses against her, holding her neck* stocking: ah~ Kid: *lifts her neck, kissing where her cheek reaches her neck* stocking: ah~ you naughty boy... Kid: "Only for you..." *massages her hip* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Zzz..." Mr. Tsubaki: "..." kirei: how is he? Mr. Tsubaki: "His breathing has stabilized, and his fever is going down. More sleep and fluids will have him back at full health, I hope." kirei: *nods* right. thank you. Mr. Tsubaki: *moves to depart* Benimaru: "K-Ki..." kirei: yes? Benimaru: "Stay..." kirei:...*nods and holds his hand* Benimaru: *small squeeze* kirei: *smile* Benimaru: *grimacing, but his eyes are happy* kirei:..... Benimaru: "Zzz..." kirei:.....i love you. sleep well. Benimaru: "Love you...too..." -elsewhere- Burns: "Front and center." soliders: *stepping forwards* Karim: *gulp* dia: ... Burns: "...You! You missed a button!" soldier: s-sorry sir! Burns: "100 pushups. Now!" -elsewhere- Anya: *sips* -knocks- tsugumi: ?? bailey: heyoooo~! mizuki:...hey. Anya: "??? May we help you?" bailey: you're tsugumi harudori, right? tsugumi: um...yes...? bailey: *shakes hand* bailey seizemore! nice to meet ya! Anya: "??? 'Sizemore'?" tsugumi: oh! you're clay's sister, right? bailey: yepperoonie! Anya: "So...may we help you?" -elsewhere- Black Star: "GIVE THAT BACK!" cat: *running....with a dango in its mouth* Black Star: *leaps* "GIVE IT BACK, YOU DARN CAT!" -elsewhere- Vulcan: *giggling* karin: ?? Vulcan: "Sh-Shhhh...Just watch." *hides* karin: ?? *There is a trail of ants--fake ants, just lining the floor* tamaki: what the fuck- *At the end of the trail is a giant mechanical ant robot* Robo-Ant: owo tamaki: D8 what. the. fuck. Vulcan: *holding back his laughter* Robo-Ant: *SCREECH* tamaki: *SCREAMS AND RUNS....and falls into a pitfall* SHIT! Vulcan: *laughing uproariously* "I-I hadn't planned on the pitfall!" tamaki: *SCREECHING* Arthur: "??? Tamaki? Why are you in a hole--?" tamaki: NVDJKSFJHDKJL Arthur: "Hang on! I have a rope! I'm lowering it down..." -elsewhere- Hyde: *covered in feathers* kranz: um... ._. Hyde: "...I pissed off the wrong farmer." kranz: oh dear. Hyde: "Now I have to go pluck myself." -elsewhere- Kid: *sigh* =w= stocking: *panting* that was so amazing. Kid: *nod nod* "I-I agree...You still got it..." *cuddles* stocking: hehe~ Kid: *purrs* "...You know how to make me feel so good...and safe." stocking: of course....*hug* Kid: *hug* "Can I ask for something else?" stocking: what is it, honey? Kid: *smooch* stocking: mmmm~<3 Kid: *smiles, nuzzles her cheek* "Love you forever..." stocking: always~ Kid: *exhales, resting his head on her chest* -elsewhere- Sho: "Step forward." guruna: kururu... lisa: .... Sho: "One of you has been quiet. The other...never shuts up." guruna: my apologies lord sho. im just so excited~! Sho: "What provokes this excitement?" guruna: just a hunch of something interesting happening soon~ kurururu~ Sho: "...You are creepy. Go stand in the corner." guruna: =3= Sho: "And you, quiet one...What is on your mind?" lisa: nothing sir. Sho: "Nothing...but our goal. Yes?" lisa: ... Sho: "...Perhaps you need a time out as well. Go back to the rectory." lisa: .....*silently weeping* -elsewhere-