#sir please go to a doctor if you havent already

[molliemoo3]

I know the wording is probably just coincidental but like 'seems to be okay'???? Was the man not seen by a doctor after a 27g crash????? Kinda feels like that shit should be mandatory at that point

[isa-loves-you]

His Accent | Philip Graves x Fem!Reader |

| Trigger warnings: sexual situations, choaking, spanking. |

| This is dedicated to @massiww |

You were one of the new recruits for the shadow company, you were top of your special ops team and one day general sheppard asked you personally to be his company's first sergeant. You accepted graciously since you were now getting paid more but also you had a friend that was already in the company and she would talk about how hot the commander was.

It was your second week on base and you still havent met your commander due to him being on a mission since the day you arrived. Your friend Jada (sorry if your name Jada) had met  you in the shooting gallery for some mid day shooting.

“You know what I miss?” jada asked while you find a gun you want to use for your target “whats that” “I miss being able to watch doctor who, i feel like my day is taken up with so much training that when i get time to relax i automatically fall asleep, and i miss hearing David tennant's voice.”

You laughed off jadas remark and walked down to the end of the range and stood next to a man with short light brown hair but you couldn't see his face since he had it close to his gun. “So is it because a doctor who is smart makes you like him or the face?” you asked not to look at jada “I think it's the accents, I have a thing for Scottish and Irish accents' '. You and jada shot a couple of rounds before taking a break to reload “Really? I think southern accents are way hotter. "You slapped the bottom of your mag to make it sit in your gun right?Commander Graves has a southern accent right?I met him and he spoke to me with that accent. I would do unspeakable things to that man.”.

You laughed to yourself at what you did but quickly stopped once you saw jada's face that had an expression of fear. “As your commanding officer as well as your coworker I would advise you to not talk in such a way” you turned around to the man you saw in the booth next to you which turned out to be thee Philip Graves. There he stood over you with a stern look on his face but yet his eyes told an amused glare, his arms crossed and head cocked to the side god you did not regret what you said, just one look at this man and you did want to do something unspeakable to him.

“Sorry commander, I understand what I said was inappropriate and i didnt mean to say it in your presence, sir.” You wiped your smile away to show respect but your face was way hot from embarrassment. “That will be noted Sargent (L/N) please see yourself out, the mess hall should be open for lunch and all soldiers need their strength” “Yes sir”. You and Jada quickly got out of the gallery and to the mess hall.

“Wow i still can't believe you said that in front of him (y/n), you're dead” “please don't say that, i'm already shitting bricks' ' you tried to eat but your stomach wasn't allowing you to eat from the nerves. “CAN SARGENT (L/N) REPROT TO COMMANDER GRAVES OFFICE” oh fuck the nerves just got worse, you got up and looked at jada who was having a field day with your nightmare. “Have fun” jada waved you off while you dragged yourself to his office.

You stood in front of the door trying to muster up the courage you have just to knock on the door, you heard a couple of shuffles before his loud voice shouts from the other side of the door “come in ''. You opened the door to graves sitting at his desk and with no expression on his face “sit please” you didn't even try to go against him considering your life lies in his hands. “The reason why i called you in here is because of what you said in the gallery, now i would have just waved it off but i want to know, Did you mean it?”

You sat in shock trying to figure out why he was asking you this and if you did really mean it ”yes i did and again i'm sorry sir”. Graves let out a small short laugh “good i was hoping you did” graves stood up and walked in front of his desk facing you with his hand behind his back. 

“I have seen your file and I am very surprised by your record, and the whole time I was reading it I was wondering how much fun it would be seeing a strong woman like yourself cry from the amount of pleasure I want to give you”. You looked up at your commander shocked at what you were hearing but yet you were aroused. 

“Why wonder when you can see for yourself” you played back to his vulgaris flirting, graves let out a chuckle while shaking his head “honey don't play around if you don't want to be serious because i am” “I have never been so serious in my life sir” you stood up and stepped forward to his figure. Graves looked down at you trying to figure out your next move, you set  your hand on his chest and the other down his pants cupping his member over his boxers “Please commander. Fuck me.”

Graves smashed his lips down on to yours while letting his hands roam free around your body touching any and all parts of your body as you slipped your hand into his boxers and started stroking his cock. Graves lets out a low moan on your lips as you stroke faster, he part from your lips and looks at you with a hungry look in his eyes “get on the desk now”.

You sit on top of his desk waiting for him to do something, graves take a seat on his chair and proceed to take off the bottom half of your uniform. You feel the cold air hit your cunt and you shiver from the sudden cool, graves start to give your inner thighs a small kiss and bites. “Scoot closer” he wraps his arms around your legs to push you towards him more, as soon as your close enough graves eminently start attacking your slit with his warm wet tongue.

You let out loud moans not caring who can hear you, you gripped graves hair as he starts to go faster with his tongue “Close-Im close”.after you said that he started to go faster as he put his hands to the back of your knees to push your legs up higher, after a few more seconds of him eating you out you come on his face while your legs shook.

As you caught your breath, Graves stood up and unbuckled his belt and dropped his pants. Get on your knees and thank me for letting you cum. You followed his orders and got off his desk to get on the floor, you took his cock in your hands while wetting your lips for you to take him in. Graves couldn't help himself so he slid a hand behind your head and shoved his dick into your mouth and moved your head up and down his shaft. You let him use your throat anyway he wants while you put your hand behind his thigh to rock his hips with his pace, his movements got slower which meant he was close. You moved your head up and down faster while letting out lewd noises, Graves threw his head back while letting out a groan, you dug your nails into his thighs before he shoves your head on his cock one more time as he shoots his warm cum down your throat.

You swallowed his load before standing back up to look for your pants. “Woah their darlin we ain't done yet, get back on that desk”‘ graves said with his thick accent that got you into this beautiful mess. You took off your shirt before sitting on the desk “lay on your side” you did what he said and laid on your side. Graves gripped your thing and spread it so that he could see your pussy. He ran a finger down your slit before sticking in two fingers and putting them in and out.

He started to curl his finger at your g-spot while you gasped for air from the amount of pleasure he promised to give you. Your second orgasm rolled around as his fingers went faster when you clenched harder around his digits. He didn't give you a minute to catch your breath before he shoved himself into your heart, you moaned loud from his size and him not letting you take a minute to get used to his size.

“Aw come on darlin you can take it for me” he slapped your ass as he slammed himself in and out of you. Sounds of skin slapping and your moans filled the room with sound, graves snuck his hand over your body so he could clasp his hand around your neck. “Baby please i'm closer keep  clenching” you held a hand around the writer he was using to choke you to signal him to go faster. His trust got faster and more animalistic until the knot in your stomach started to bundle up with each thrust.

“Graves please” you plead for him to let you cum “im almost there sugar cum, cum on me”. You didn't wait a second longer to coat his cock with your cum, two more thrust and you felt his cum shoot inside your messy cunt as you were riding your high.

Five minutes passed before graves took himself out of you, you still laid on his desk as he got himself dressed again. “Here let me help you with these '' he offered a hand to get you off the desk and to put your clothes back on “thank you”. You got dressed but your legs felt like jelly and that you were going to fall any minute “I'm sorry but I have a meeting to attend but I don't want you to go like this especially in this state” you shared a laugh. “ It's okay, I'm sure I can get back to my corners.” You try to walk past him but his hands catch yours “No I want you to stay, I don't do this with just a random person I want to get to know you”. 

Just him saying that made you feel like you were going to cum again. “Please just stay, you can rest on the couch while i'm gone, i shouldn't be long, just 10 minutes or less' ' he guided you to take a seat on a dark medium size leather couch that was in his office. “When i cum back we can get something to eat and maybe talk a little” “that sounds like a plan” you smiled up at his excited face. He looks like a dog that was offered a car ride.

“Great just lay down and here” he grabbed the gray blazer that was on the back of his chair and draped it over you. He gave you a peck on the cheek before leaving the room trying to act intimidating for others while you drifted off to sleep on his couch with the scent of him and sex lingering in the room.

[7wanderingpaws]

Simply, Yours. (5)

Pairing: Baekhyun x reader

Genre: family AU, hapkido teacher AU

Word count: 3.1K

Warnings: cursing

a/n: Finally I am updating this little story! I havent updated it in a long while for which I apologise, it wasnt my intention :( But there will be a slight twist in their “planned” pregnancy so... I cant wait to have a little fun 😁  I am always eager to hear your opinions.🙌 Stay safe!

MASTERLIST

PARTS: 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5

This time, Baekhyun was the first one to be awake. Stirring a little bit around, he turned to his right side where your back was facing him, your hair splayed out on the pillow like a wild willow tree.

Scurrying a little closer, he brought his pillow to yours, his arm finding your sweet middle as he breathed in your fresh scent. He really liked moments like these, when the sun had yet to rise, the clock had yet to struck 6 and  you had yet to wake up, while he could just indulge in looking at you without being interrupted by anything or anyone.

Plus, the fact that few days had already passed since both you and him found out about your state did not mean he got used to the idea of suddenly three people occupying this bed. What a miracle, he thought. What a blessing.

Baekhyun carefully maneuvered himself out of the bed, his feet gently tapping on the wooden floor as he tiptoed to your side to turn off your alarm clock. He wanted to be the one to surprise you and wake you up with healthy breakfast in bed before both of you would have to head out to your work places.

Today he had a hapkido class with university students and as much as he loved the class, he just wanted to spend time with you.

He was just in the middle of pouring thick and rich pumpkin porridge into the last bowl when he heard you open the bedroom door.

“Baekhyun, what are you doing up so early?” you murmured, your voice low and heavy. “Sorry, it seems like I forgot to turn on the alarm clock. I would have done the breakfast myself,” you continued walking to his side to take the big pot out of his hand so that you could do it instead of him.

Baekhyun continued his job, not budging once at your prying hands. “Why are you up if your alarm clock didn't go off? I worked so hard this morning to turn off your alarm, and yet here you are beating the nature clock.”

“You turned off my alarm?” you asked, surprised.

“Of course I did!” exclaimed Baekhyun, as he put the pot back down on the stove and reached for the drawer to take out two spoons. “Now go back to bed, we have a breakfast to eat and you still owe me a face of surprise when I bring the food in,” he said, preoccupied with putting the bowls on the tray.

You held back the giggle that was threatening to spill at his antiques. “Alright, let me just pee real quick.”

By the time you were back, Baekhyun was bouncing on the bed, eagerly waiting for both of you to indulge in the hot porridge that was one of your favourites. You made sure to look completely taken aback when you sat down on the bed, giving him a loud peck on the cheek before making yourself comfortable. “You know this is the food we have after a hangover,” you murmured, taking a big spoonful and swallowing it in one.

“Oho, slow down, hungry cub. You will get a tummy ache if you eat so fast,” scolded Baekhyun gently, making you smile.

“Yes, chef.”

He gave you a wink. “And anyway. You love this porridge, might as well please your taste buds.”

You nodded, devouring a spoonful after another until you were done before him. And that rarely ever happened. “Done!”

he shook his head at you, trying to swallow the last bids of his porridge.

“Look at me! I rock today,” you laughed loudly when he pouted.

“It isn't fair,” he whined, putting down his spoon into now an empty bowl. “I am alone while you guys are two!”

Your laughter halted, melting into an endearing smile. Warmth spread through your insides. “I don't think its the matter yet,” you responded. “It has long way to grow for me to eat for two, you know?”

“No, it doesn't. It still counts.”

Rolling your eyes at him, you reached over the tray to mess up his bed hair. “Alright, whatever you say, mister. Still does not change the fact that I win for today, ha! And now, you better hurry, you need to be at the university in an hour!”

“First a kiss,” he demanded, crossing his arms on his chest.

Smiling, you pressed your lips to his warm ones, tasting the porridge. 

“Love you,” he murmured.

Once Baekhyun was out the door, you rushed to prepare for your work only to end up with your head in the toilet, throwing up all the porridge and more. 

____

You made it your absolute, utmost priority to keep your blessed state as far away from the workplace as possible. Not only was it all so fresh and new, but you also needed to wait till the first trimester was over to be 100% sure the pregnancy was safe and actually happening. Besides, you would lose your job immediately if your boss as much as whifs a baby around you. Thankfully, he was not the smartest man, as much as he insisted himself.

It only got proven when he called you into his office few days later, his meaty index finger pointing at the contract in front of him. It was a deal between yours and a Chinese company, but it was written in English. “I am sure there was a mistake on their side,” he mumbled, frustration slowly, but surely boiling in his facial features as he was gripping the piece of paper. He chuckled bitterly. “And they think I wouldnt find out? Just who do they think they are? I find out everything,” he seethed through gritted teeth as he suddenly snapped his eyes up at you, catching you off guard in the process.

You winced, taking a cautious step back, trying not to give too much attention to the meaning behind his words. “Sir, I believe this is correct,” you tried to explain gently, “the deal does not have any mistakes in English, we have already skimmed through it.”

He frowned. “But the calculations aren't correct. There should be one more zero.”

As calmly as you possibly could, you explained to him that he, indeed, bought much more than he actually thought. Making business was not always rainbows and unicorns, and today this fact seemed to dawn on your boss. “You were in a conference call last week,” you kept reminding him, “and because they offered you a good deal, you decided to buy more. Therefore you had to pay more, and we received less.”

He snatched the paper out of your small hands and gave you an ugly stare. “Whatever. I know my things,” he mumbled, turning his face back to the table.

“That is my job, sir.”

He whipped his head back at you again, but you only bowed at him politely, turning to walk out of his office when he started: “I still haven't scolded you for lying to me.”

Raising your head from your bow, you looked at him with worried eyes. “Lied to you, sir?”

He scoffed. “You lying about having a boyfriend was not the best move. Even if it is a white lie, I don't want any of it in my office. Nor in this company.”

You nodded, fully aware and guilty. You saw this coming sooner or later.

“And,” he started, giving you a side-look. “You plan on getting married?”

Holding back your breath, you knew you could reply to him truthfully. “No. Definitely not anytime soon anyway. As you know, it is a pricey matter.”

“Well, if you keep up the good work here, you might be able to save some money for such occasion,” he replied, his poker face giving you a slight unease. “Besides, I'm sure your handsome boyfriend would earn loads with that face of his.”

To that, you did not want to reply. Baekhyun, indeed, was a handsome man. This was a fact ever since you got to really know him back in the high school days, when he already graduated but still would sometimes visit your school for physical work around the building. The girls would be drooling and swooning in the big hallway windows during break, but he saved his handsome boyish smiles only for you,  always giving you a wink that would swoosh away the unwanted company of other girls.

When your boss realised he wouldn't get an answer from you, he ended the conversation on a very straight-forward note. “Whatever. Just don't get pregnant with him. Or anyone. No pregnancy in this company.”

-

It has been a few weeks later that the battle with the rollercoaster of your emotions had gone downward. There were still no direct signs of a small human being inside of you, but oh my goodness, were your hormones and emotions acting up. Tired of constantly puking your guts out on the morning, then rushing to work, dealing with the moody bastard of a boss, being either desperate for Baekhyun's touch or just plain hating his presence in the same room was driving you up the wall. 

Countless times you ended up bawling your eyes out in the bathroom in your work, or in the shower at home, because you didn't see a way out of this. Plus, the stress of accidentally revealing your pregnancy even to the ever-so-kind Sukyeong left you with a heavy soul. You needed to talk to someone of your age, you needed some help but your own independent self couldn't as much as think of such an option.

Another issue was scaring Baekhyun away from you and him leaving you alone in this mess that HE created… No, scratch that. Your slight change in weight made you feel so utterly unattractive that you were trying not to physically shudder whenever he complimented you about your looks. And the poor boy hadn't even a clue about your internal turmoil.

You sighed.

“You look freaking gorgeous, love.”

He said it again. And he meant it, he honestly did. You saw it in his eyes.

Being now almost past the first trimester, you and Baekhyun were both dressing up for your scheduled ultrasound at the doctor's. Although you were a bit nervous, you were thankful Baekhyun was always there throughout each check-up you had. And yet, here you were pissed at him, but you said nothing.

“Are you alright?” he asked you carefully, knowing how your mood could change within a nanosecond. He came closer to you as you were standing in front of the mirror you had in your tiny bedroom.

Swallowing harshly, you nodded, but did not look into his eyes. Ever so gently, through your tight dress, you saw a gentle baby bump. It could easily be covered up (and you did passionately cover it up for work) but it was there. Solid. A prove that it was real.

“Do we want to know the gender, honey?” asked Baekhyun gently, as he made another step closer to you and he let his hands hold your hips before his wide palms ever-so slowly slid over your stomach where he let them rest. Then his chin came resting on your shoulder as he turned his face to give you a gentle kiss to your neck.

You heart-rate picked up and it wasn't because of the high blood pressure you had been experiencing recently. “I don't know,” you whispered looking at him through the reflection in the mirror, “do we?”

This topic has been on your mind for the longest time. Do you want to be surprised? Or do you want to be prepared? Surely, in the nature of the village life, the answer would be an immediate: yes, we do want to know. Poor villagers always wanted certainty, and it was only understandable. But maybe this unpredictable city life of Seoul made you more adventurous. You might have not wanted to know.

He hummed, the vibrations in his chest sending electric shocks down your spine, causing you to squirm in his arms. He let out an amused laugh through his nose before he whispered into your ear: “So sensitive, my love.”

“You fucking tease,” you glowered, but leaned back into him.

He gasped softly and squeezed your body. “Now there, sweet cheeks, we do not swear with a baby inside of you.”

“Then stop teasing, love” you snapped back and he laughed now with an open mouth. “You know exactly what you are doing. You're sneaky.”

“Sure I am. You know me, hun. And now back to the point,” he emphasized, and you rolled your eyes but smiled anyways. “I don't mind if we get surprised. But if you want the gender to be revealed, I am supporting that as well.”

You nodded as you held his hands on your belly, letting your fingers caress the top of his knuckles. “Alright,” you said, nodding. “I think I will, ehm, see how I feel once we are there?”

He hummed in approval before he turned his head again, waiting for you to turn your face to see him. So you did. And then he gave you the sweetest smile of support before he leaned in and gave you a breathtaking kiss, ending it with a loud smack. “Shall we go then?”

-

Usually it was always an uncomfortable experience to sit in the waiting room of your doctor with other pregnant ladies. When you weren't pregnant, you felt so out of place, despite you having an active lovemaking life. That was why you were sitting there, right? Even at those times, Baekhyun was going with you, just because he wanted to be responsible and also to support you. He knew how much the village ladies didn't go for regular check-ups.

So now, sitting there with your tiny belly as your hands were intertwined with your boyfriend, it was a completely different feeling. You were still shy to as much as lie on that stupid chair, let alone spread your legs in front of a stranger - even though it was a woman and a doctor. But now it just felt right. You were eager. Excited. Happy. Curious. And Baekhyun felt your excitement as your knee was bouncing up and down. He was excited as well. The sparkle in his eyes was proving it.

Once finally inside, you both took a seat opposite your doctor, who gifted you with a kind smile as she also took a seat and skimmed through your papers. “The lovely couple I could never forget,” she noted, briefly looking at you and Baekhyun before diving back into your records. “And the unplanned baby. So!” she exclaimed, folding quickly the papers before she rested her laced hands down on the table. “Any abnormalities?” she looked at you, obviously expecting you to answer her questions.

Squeezing Baekhyun's hand under the table, you shrugged, not sure if what you were about to say was an abnormality. “Crazy mood swings. Emotions are a mess. Throwing up is still on, but thankfully not so often… And my boobs hurt,” you mumbled the last sentence, looking at your hand engulfed in Baekhyun's, a slight blush creeping up your cheeks. This time Baekhyun squeezed your hand, although you didn't notice the affectionate look he sent your way. You dared to look up when you heard the doctor laugh.

“Those are all completely normal signs. Is your blood pressure still acting up?” she asked and as she was waiting for your reply she turned in her chair and grabbed the little machine. “I will check it now.”

You nodded but Baekhyun answered for you. “She had a couple of dizzy moments, but it wasn't as severe.”

The doctor nodded and checked you up, writing down the final results. “It's normal today. But if it will get too high, you need to go to the hospital. You know that, right?”

Not the happiest with her advice, you nodded.

“Good,” she replied cheerfully. “Any questions before we start the ultrasound?”

You were just about to shake your head when your boyfriend cleared his throat, stopping you from doing the action. You gave him a wary look, and he squeezed your hand again when he spoke: “How is it with, eh, sex? As the baby is growing, we are not sure how far we can go or if we should even do it. And I wouldn't want to hurt my girlfriend or the baby...” he trailed off, his ears growing pink. You felt your heart swell with love for him as you smiled like a little high school student.

“Oh my god, please do have sex,” replied your doctor, her eyes worried as she gestured with her hand to you. “She might not be showing it, but the sexual frustration can get out of hand, to put it nicely,” she continued, her stance confident. “Paying attention to your pregnant lady is very important in every phase of pregnancy and it is completely safe. Of course, around the due date you might want to be more careful, however it does not necessarily affect the baby in any way, so there is no need to worry, Baekhyun. It is more than healthy,” she laughed loudly, making you and Baekhyun giggle in the meantime.

“Any more questions? No? Good! Then let's get to it,” she clapped her hands, swiftly getting up from her chair and walking to the bed where you lied down, now familiar with the process. Baekhyun was sitting on a chair just where your head was, and he ran his fingers through your hair, giving you a reassuring smile while you tried not wince at the cold gel touching your hot skin covering your stomach.

“So do we want to find out the gender?” she asked as she spread the gel evenly, now digging into your tummy while she was already looking at the screen.

You contemplated quickly but before you could answer the doctor cut through: “Or do you want to know how many babies you would have?” she asked, but her voice was light but a bit unfocused as she stared at the screen. 

Not seeing Baekhyun's frown, he asked: “What do you mean?”

It was silent for a little longer, your doctor going through the same trail on your belly again, probably to double check whatever she saw there. Letting out a tiny laugh, she turned to look at your puzzled looks. “Well, this is fantastic!” she exclaimed and for some strange reason you had a feeling this might not be the best news, nor the news you were expecting when you were coming there. So when she uttered the next words, you felt your world crumbling down on you, and this time you could be sure Baekhyun wasn't as confident either. “You are expecting triplets!”

[anne-white-star]

Third doctor x reader a cold and a missing girl

*knok knok knok* brigadier can i talk to you for a moment?

Yes of course doctor what is it

Have you seen y/n perhaps i can't find her anywhere she isnt in the TARDIS i have asked yates and benton already but i can't seem to find her

To be honest doctor i havent seen her today

"This is strange y/n would never go away unless she told someone and all the people i have asked havent seen her "

*As the doctor paced around the room thinking jo came in*

"Brigadier i got some papers for you they came by the mail today"

"Ah thank you miss grant i have a question for you have you seen miss l/n perhaps?"

"No i haven't brigadier actuly i havent seen her for 2 days". Awnsered jo   

"This is so strange" said the doctor

"Perhaps she wanted to get away for a bit" said jo 

Why would she want to get away unless we had a fight with echoter but that din't happend

*The Doctor was in deep thought as he was wondering where y/n could be *  

*Sergeant benton came in to the room* sir miss l/n is back

*The Doctor perked up* Oh goodness me where is she

She said she would go to the TARDIS and get some rest she looked really exhousted*said benton

Thanks for letting me know sergeant *said the brigadier*

I wil go and check up on her *the doctor walked out of the room to his lab where the TARDIS stands*

Y/n? Are you here?

Yes doctor im here whats wrong?  *Said y/n as she walked to the controle room*  

My dear girl where have you been i was so woried about you  

Sorry doctor i din't mean to go away for that long i took a stroll outside and got hurt i have sprain my ankle  ah hA CHOO!!!! It looks like i also got a cold along the way *shivers*

My dear you are cold to the touch come lets bring you to bed, so there you go do you want anything y/n?

Could you please stay with me and cuddle pretty please? 

Of course everything for you my dear *kiss on the forehead* 

I tried my best please ingnore anny spelling mistakes

Thanks 😊

[nadrianne]

Gone with the Petals (Chuuya Nakahara)

You already knew,yet you keep this façade of yours.

You knew he loves someone else, yet you cant bring yourself to stop loving him.

You knew you would die in a few months, yet you still look at him with love and admiration.

You knew that no matter what,You would either die with these feelings for him or live with no particular emotions for him.

"Y/n? Are you okay?" The red haired executive asked as you coughed,covering your white handkerchief with red hue. You nodded in response to your,practically, boss.

"Y-Yes, Sir .." You stuttered,clenching the piece of cloth on your hand. "E-Excuse me for a while" You could feel that the coughing fit would start soon,you slowly feel the petals in your throat.

Chuuya only dismissed you. What he sees was only a sick subordinate. nothing more,nothing less. You knew that. You knew that you're only a subordinate to him.

Walking through the hallway of the Port Mafia Headquarters, you started to feel the wave of dizziness as your vision blurs,soon your surroundings were now enveloped in black.

"The doctors said its Hanahaki Disease. I can't believe this..." The executive, Kouyou Ozaki said as she gracefully sat on the chair beside the hospital bed-which you are currently on.

"A promising subordinate gets this ridiculous excuse of a disease? Tell me, for who do these feelings exist? Tell them immediately about it so it may lessen your burden or yet, Have the operation perform in a few days." Her voice shows concern. You only looked at your superior.

"I'm sorry ma'am... and to answer your question,its for my superior, Nakahara Chuya. It would be impossible for me to tell him what I feel because...I know he already loves someone else."

"I'll have the doctor schedule your operation next week" With that, Kouyou stood up and left the room.

You feel really lonely.

You feel confused.

Should you tell Chuuya about your feelings?

_ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _

The day of the operation comes close... You can't possibly tell him how you feel.

Besides, even if he knew what you feel...He would only reject you.

The woman who captured his heart was still unknown to you. Never have he ever showed us a picture of his lover. I mean who are we, but his underlings working for him?

The door suddenly opened to see the hat wearing executive with his arms full of baskets of fruits.

"Oi, You better be okay. You hear me?" Chuuya said,placing the baskets on the table beside you.

"I have an operation this week,sir. I might need some time off of work" This annoyed Chuuya.

"Look, You are one of those people who are diligent and loyal to the mafia. We can't lose you."

ah... so its just for the Mafia and not for you.

You faked a smile. "Don't worry,sir. I'll be good as new when I recover"

"Call me Chuuya... well Chuuya-san if you like. Anyways,what is your diagnosis ?"

so his Ane-san didn't told him about it.

"Dont worry about me,Chuuya-san" shrugging the topic off. He won't buy it so Chuuya asked Kouyou about the diagnosis.

"She was diagnosed with Hanahaki disease..."

_---------------------_

"Sir- We cant let the patient do that!" You can hear the doctor argue with someone just right out your door.

"Just today! Only today, I'm sure she feels like trapped in this hospital." The manー Chuuya argued back as he opened the door to your room.

"Get up, We are going to go to some places today,Y/n" He said, his look almost terrifying. The doctor was hesistant but your superior glared at him and lets you go only for a day.

First, you went to eat at a local restaurant, a traditional Japanese Cuisine restaurant. You can see the wonderful view of the restaurant's garden as you and Chuuya wait for your orders.

After, Chuuya stopped by a shop. A jewelry shop. He eyed the simple yet expensive diamond necklace.

"Do you think she'll like this?" He asked you as he makes you try the necklace. His face close to yours as he was putting on the necklace,locking it behind your neck. You can feel blood rushing to your cheeks. In the end, Chuuya bought the necklace.

Lastly, You both spent the rest of your day at the Port Side. You look at your superior and smiled.

"Thank you for today,Chuuya-san" at least the pain eased a bit.. He gave you a gentle smile and sat down on the stairs,letting you both have the view of the beautiful sea.

"I brought you here... because.. Y/n.. I want to make you feel better." Chuuya said,his bossy demeanor dropped. You let your head lean on his shoulder, the disease is not only about coughing flower petals.

"Chuuya-san,I have a small favor to ask" you started, the feeling of nervousness sprouts within you.

"Can... you please say 'I Love You' to me?" you asked,knowing its an indirect confession. Chuuya looked like a fish out of water. More or less he was speechless.

"I.. Y/n... You can't make someone say that easily..You can't force someone to love you back." he reasoned, those three words,eight lettered phrase scared him. He doesn't want to give her false hope.

"Y/n... those words. its really special.Besides being in love with someone... is taboo in the mafia. I mean,look at what happened to you!I don't want to give you any false hope. I'm sorry I can't do what you ask of me. " You smiled. You should have expected this answer. He already gave you his answer.

Rejection

_-------------_

Bursting through the executive's office was one of Chuuya's men who are assigned to guard Y/n.

"SIR, Y/N CALLED HER OWN OPERATION OFF AND DISCHARGED HERSELF FROM THE HOSPITAL!" This caught Chuuya's attention.

At the very same time,Kouyou entered his office. Looking back and forth between Chuuya and the guard,she spoke.

"I suggest you go find her. You are the only who can save her,after all." He didn't need to be told twice. He quickly grabbed his coat and hurriedly looks out for you. He first went to the hospital only to see your room being tidied and clean

as if you weren't there in the first place.

He couldn't accept that you just went up and go missing. He rushes out of the building,looking left and right for you. Maybe you havent gone far? He tried to be optimistic. Trying not to let the worse scenarios play his mind while he searches for you.

It felt like he was hit by a bus when the realization dawned at him

"She got diagnosed with Hanahaki Disease"

"Chuuya-san.. can you please tell 'I Love You' to me?"

"SIR, Y/N CALLED THE OPERATION OFF AND DISCHARGED HERSELF FROM THE HOSPITAL"

It was him. You are in love with him and he just realized it now.Countless calls were made, screaming your name in the middle of the busy streets of Yokohama. He couldn't find you. He almost lost hope until he remembers the Port side that you two spent the evening one time.

Out of breath,He arrived at the Port side. Your frail body on the stairs as you quietly watch the sea and ships. Then you spoke.

"You know... I wanted this to be my resting place. I want to die while I hear the large ships going to the port,birds flying over and the waves crash against the sea wall" her voice rang through his head. Seeing her in this state,it broke him.

"I knew I'd die soon.. and I commend you for figuring it out"

"When would you tell me?"

"Does it even matter?You are the one who told me,being in love within the mafia is taboo."

"I could have helped yo-"

"You also said that you cant force someone to love you back. So... tell me,does it even matter if I confessed to you?"

Chuuya couldn't answer you. He didn't know what or how to answer you.

"I would rather die with feelings for you. Knowing that in my life, I loved a man named Chuuya Nakahara... than live but knowing that once... that this," you pointed at you chest, "belonged to the man named Chuuya Nakahara.." you smiled at him sadly. "If only things were different..."

_--------------_

You were found lying peacefully in your bed, flowers-lilacs blossoming out of your chest. it was a gruesome yet fascinating sight. Blood covered the lilacs' petals,staining is beauty as it also stained your now pale,cold,lifeless body.

You were gone

Gone with the petals

[wild3flow3r]

Chapter Six

January 7th

Lorelai did not want to interview for a job as Xavier Styles’ assistant. She wanted nothing more to do with the Styles’, and if she got the job then she most definitely would not want to admit that Harry had helped her do so. But she desperately needed a job. She did not want to move back in with her parents or Jones who had offered to house her for a while, and not because she was too embarrassed or too prideful to do it. Lorelai didn’t want to move away from London. Sure, she didn’t have many friends here, or any for that matter, but the city called to her like it was always where she was meant to be.

So Lorelai sucked it up and gave Xavier a call after the New Year started, and after a short interview earlier this morning he instantly gave her the job. It was nice to have this to fall back onto, but she promised herself that this job would only be temporary. She would look for other jobs while working for Xavier, and when she finds one she will rid herself of all Styles’ for the rest of her life.

“I haven’t had an assistant in quite some time,” Xavier notifies her as he shows her to a desk outside of his office. “So it might take me some time to get used to.”

Harry looked so much like his Uncle Xavier that it was almost uncanny. From their freakishly tall height to their bright green eyes, Lorelai could definitely see the family resemblance. The only difference was that Xavier’s hair was a sandy blonde that was starting to turn gray. All this did for Lorelai was further prove one of her theories about Harry, that he and his family were just a bunch of clones sent to Earth to ruin everyone’s life.

Except Xavier was so much nicer than Harry. In place of Harry’s snarl, Xavier was always smiling at her and being respectful to her. Being a nice human being must skip a generation, Lorelai thinks to herself.

Lorelai sets her bag down on the desk and turns to smile politely to him. “Well, just think of it this way. Whenever there’s a part of your job that comes up that you don’t want to do, the tedious work, just give me a call and I’ll get it done for you.”

Xavier shakes his head in amusement before walking off towards his office. “Get yourself settled, and in about an hour or so I’ll be emailing you something that I’ll need to be faxed over to another doctor. Faxing might be my least favorite part of the job.”

Lorelai frowns, which Xavier thankfully doesn’t catch because he’s already shut his office door behind him. Another thing that Styles’ have in common, she supposes.

Lorelai sits down at the chair provided for her, and clicks the computer mouse twice. Xavier Styles owned his own medical practice, naturally. He’s a cognitive behavioral therapist for children and teenagers, meaning he helped his patients confront any types of problems they were having and help them get better. Lorelai really respected him for his work; it was much better being a assistant for him than for a divorce lawyer.

As it was the first day the practice was open since the New Year started, Xavier was taking the day to settle back into the work setting and would start seeing patients the following day. Lorelai types in her new login information that Xavier had given her, and luckily she finally gets it right on the third try. After signing into her new email as well, Lorelai takes a moment to text Jones and her mother that she’s gotten this new job. She knows they will be pleased with how much more money she’ll be making as well.

The hour passed by slowly, but finally Xavier sent her the documents that needed to be faxed. She’s about to print them out when the phone on her desk begins to ring. After quickly clearing her throat, she picks the phone up and pressed it to her ear.

“Hello, this is Xavier Styles’ office. How may I help you?” Lorelai attempts to keep her voice as bright and chipper as possible.

“So my brother finally got himself an assistant, eh?” There was a man on the other side of the phone, and his rough voice instantly makes Lorelai tense up for two reasons. One, unless Harry had another uncle then Lorelai was currently speaking to his father. And two, just by the way he spoke Lorelai could tell that he was even worse than Harry, and he’d only said one thing to her.

“Yes sir, he just hired me today,” Lorelai lets him know, unable to think of anything else to say.

“You would think because… Well never mind. Just tell him I need to speak to him. It’s an urgent family matter.”

“Yes sir, please hold for a moment.” Lorelai's index finger presses a button on the phone so that it transfers her to Xavier’s office phone. She immediately lets out a loud breath from no longer being on the phone with another Styles’ man that she hopes she never has to meet. Two of them were enough for her.

“What is it, Miss Sterling?” Xavier asks, picking up his phone after two rings.

“Your brother is on line two, sir. He says he needs to speak to you about an urgent family matter.”

Xavier lets out a deep sigh. “Alright, thank you, Miss Sterling.” The line goes dead and Lorelai hangs up her phone. She stands then to print out and fax the documents.

Xavier exits his office ten minutes later, just as Lorelai was finishing up. He eyes her for a moment with a contemplative expression. It makes her uncomfortable, but she waits for him to speak first.

“How long were you on the phone with my brother before you transferred his call over?”

Lorelai stands by her desk with her hands behind her back. “Only for a moment,” she responds.

“Did you tell him… Did you tell him about knowing Harry?”

Lorelai cocks her head to the side before shaking it twice. “Only that it was my first day here, and then I transferred the call.”

Xavier nods curtly before turning around. “If he calls again, don’t interact in any small talk with him. Just immediately transfer him over, or if I’m not here apologize for it and hang up.” He shuts his office doors behind him.

What the hell is going on? Lorelai sits back down in her chair with a soft thud. She didn’t really seem to know why it mattered that she knew Harry, but Xavier was acting pretty perturbed after the phone call. Just a few more weeks until I can find another job, Lorelai reminds herself. Just a few more weeks until she can rid herself of this family forever.

***

As there weren’t any patients today, Xavier let Lorelai leave an hour earlier than her newly scheduled release time. She was very thankful for the fact, and already she could see that she would enjoy working with Xavier for the next few weeks drastically more than she ever liked working with Bertram. Her original plan had been to go directly home and call her parents while making dinner, but instead she caught the tube that took her away even further from her home. She had struck an idea as she was exiting Xavier’s practice, and the idea was making her act on impulse.

Lorelai must have been out of her mind, she told herself that several times as she stood outside the building in this freezing weather. The sky looked like it was about to start pouring at any moment, but Lorelai stood stock still against a wall. She was beginning to shake, from the cold and also from what she was about to do, but she barely even noticed.

Lorelai stood outside for exactly thirty-three minutes before Harry Styles exited the Clemens & Son building. He didn’t notice her at first as he strolled over to his car, his ever present frown playing across his lips. He still didn’t notice her as he threw his briefcase into the backseat of his car and closed the door with a quick slam, even though she was standing only five feet away from him. Lorelai walks those few feet over to him just before he can grip the handle of the drivers side door, and taps his shoulder twice. He jumps around so fast, his eyes wild with surprise and confusion, and Lorelai would have laughed if he wasn’t Harry Styles.

“Lorelai-”

“We don’t work together anymore.” Lorelai states calmly.

Harry raises an eyebrow. “We don’t.”

“You’re no longer my superior.��

“I’m not.” His voice was thick with uncertainty.

“You’re an arsehole, did you know that?”

Harry leans against his car, almost like she’d pushed him. “Yeah, I know that.”

“You don’t care about anyone but yourself.”

“I don’t,” he responds, but it sounded more like he was just repeating her words than actually agreeing with her.

“I’ve been wanting to tell you off so bad since the first day you walked into Clemens & Son. You were such a prick to me that day. You said things about me behind my back before you even knew me.”

Harry frowns now, the memory of his first day playing in his mind. “I did.”

“And then you just get me fired? How could you do that? Everything I’ve ever done to you, none of it will ever match those two terrible things you’ve done to me.” Lorelai was close to tears, but she takes a few deep breaths to try and keep them at bay.

He watches her carefully, taking in her trembling form and wobbling lip. He places his hands on her shoulders and she goes to shrug them off but it only makes him hold onto her tighter.

“You’re freezing,” he acknowledges while holding her still. “Get in my car, I’ll drive you home.”

Lorelai shakes her head, but he’s already leading her to the passenger side of his car. He opens the door for her, but she doesn’t make a move to step into the car.

“Why did you fire me? Tell me why you fired me, and I’ll get into the car,” Lorelai demands.

Harry sighs, his body blocking hers from trying to walk away from him if she wanted to. “I’ve announced today to Bertram that in two months Clemens & Son will have to close down. He spends money like he isn’t running a company, and it’s finally caught up to him. If you were laid off at the same time as the rest of us and couldn’t find a job immediately after, or if I couldn’t get my uncle to hire you, then the company doesn’t owe you anything. But if you were fired before the announcement was made, then we owe you a certain amount of money each month until you find another job or six months after your firing date, whichever comes first. It was just a precaution.”

“But-”

“Please, Lorelai,” Harry cuts her off and lightly pushes her towards the open car door. “Can we talk about the rest of this in the car before we catch frostbite?”

Lorelai’s shoulders slump down before climbing into the car. Harry shuts the door behind her before entering on his own side, immediately turning the car on and the heat to its maximum. She leans her head against the headrest while closing her eyes and trying to catch her bearings. The rain starts to pour down only a few seconds later.

It was silent for about another minute before Lorelai speaks up again. “Why were you so rude your first day at Clemens & Son?”

Harry stays quiet and instead pulls his car out of its parking spot. Lorelai sighs when Harry continues to be silent and she knows she won’t get an answer.

“You’ve ruined me, did you know that?” Lorelai looks over to him, and the frown on his face looks different than it normally does. It’s not laced with annoyance or stress, but with sadness. But Lorelai also thinks that it might just look that way by the lack of lighting surrounding them, because she’s pretty sure that Harry Styles can’t feel any normal emotions other than anger.

“I don’t like myself when I’m with you. You turn my into someone I don’t like. And then I think of you when I’m by myself and all the awful things you make me feel, and I feel terrible about myself even when you’re not around. I never used to feel like this, ever.”

Harry still doesn’t go to speak, and this frustrates Lorelai even more. She wants to hit him, push him around until he makes a noise, because she wants some sort of acknowledgement from him. Some way to know that he’s listening to her and properly taking in the words she’s saying.

“Pull the car over, I want to get out. I can get myself home,” Lorelai demands of him when she’s finally tired of his silence.

“Don’t be ridiculous. It’s freezing outside and with the rain you’ll get sick.” He finally responds, barely taking a moment to glance at her before looking back towards the road.

“I’d rather catch the flu than spend another minute with you. It’s not like you care about what happens to me anyways, so just let me get out.”

Harry laughs now, but it’s not one of amusement. The sound causes Lorelai to freeze in her seat and it sends chills down her spine. “You don’t think I fucking care?” He does pull the car over, but he keeps the doors locked so that Lorelai can’t escape. He turns towards her then in his seat, and Lorelai leans against the window of her door.

“I know you don’t,” Lorelai responds quickly.

“I wasn’t talking about you on my first day. It was that woman who worked downstairs, Martha, Margaret, whatever the fuck her name was. She got fired the week after I started working there. Sure I wasn’t the nicest to you on my first day, and maybe I should’ve made those comments about what’s her name in a more professional fashion, but I had a bit of an ego-complex back then that made me think I was the best fucking thing that happened to that office ever. And then you argued with me on everything I did every single day, and I’ll admit you knocked me down a couple pegs. Also I’ve only just recently come to terms with this, but no matter how hard I tried to be the best worker at Clemens & Son, no matter how much work I put into my job, you were always fucking better.

“I’ve been trying to get you a raise from Bertram for almost three months before you brought the idea up to me. I spent countless hours trying to convince Bertram to let us have Christmas off just so you could go see your family. I ordered you a teapot for your collection for Christ’s sake, and don’t ask me why because I genuinely do not know why. The amount of times I told Bertram to stop staring at you like… like… well you know what I mean. It was endless, and I did it because I knew how uncomfortable it would make you feel. So don’t say that I don’t care, because I bent over backwards to get my uncle to even consider hiring an assistant. And I don’t bend for anyone.”

Lorelai sits there in shock, Harry’s words entering her system and her body wanted to immediately reject them. They didn’t sound right, the things Harry was saying, they didn’t sound like him. But if what he was saying was true, then she didn’t really know him at all, not really.

“I’ve been horrible to you to your face, I know that. I didn’t think… I don’t want you to not like yourself.”

“I… I want to go home,” Lorelai finally responds, crossing her arms over her chest as if hugging herself. “Just take me home.” She would have demanded she be let out, let her find her own way home, but she didn’t think she could get her legs to work properly in this moment.

So Harry pulls away from the curb, both of their confessions thick in the air, but nobody speaks. Not one word for the entire ride, and Lorelai doesn’t wish him any goodbyes as she steps out of the car. She barely even waited for him to come to a full stop before throwing her door open.

Lorelai's only two feet away from the car when Harry rolls the window down.

“I’m sorry, Lorelai. I really am.”

Lorelai turns towards him, her mouth open to say something even though no words were coming to her mind, but Harry drove off before he could face her reaction.

[legion1993]

Is It True?

AN: i love amazing writers. i love writing amazing pieces. this piece goes out to @icantlivewithyou in celebration of her 800 followers challenge! hope this makes you smile!

prompt “you’re really pregnant?”

pairing: Bruce Wayne x Reader

summery: its a secret!

Masterlist

8 years ago, you were a graduate student...

8 years ago you got an internship with Wayne Enterprises!

8 years ago was the first encounter you ever had with the Batman. he save your life. 

not too long after that you had a magical date with your boss Bruce Wayne! this began your magical journey.

6 years later you are at the office and lunch time roles around. you and Bruce would normally go out for lunch at the usual fancy restaurant. you loved your time with Bruce, but today was different you walked into his office and he has a strange look to his eye... 

Bruce: “close the door love and come here...”

you close the door and go over to the desk he turns to face you welcoming you into his lap...

YN: “hey baby... are you ready for lunch?”

Bruce: “we are not going to lunch today... we will do dinner instead but right now can i show you something... i feel like i need to confide this to you, we have been together for a while now and im looking forward to many more years with you but not without you knowing my biggest well kept secret...”

YN: “Bruce whatever you have to tell me, i’ll go into it with you. i love you Bruce! you know that! so what is it that you wish to share with me?”

Bruce: “well first we have to get up off this chair... ive already cleared us to go for the rest of the day... think of this as a vacation! a small one where we arent going far but yet we are gonna have traveled the distances...”

you were now very curious... you had no idea what was about to happen... but got up off your boyfriends lap and held his hand as he led you to the wall pannel, he took his other hand and placed it to the wall. 

it then spoke...

AI: “good afternoon mr wayne...”

you were amazed that you never knew about this panel being here... but you walked inside with Bruce as he spoke next.

Bruce: “take us to the cave!”

immediately you were both on one crazy roller coaster ride... it was a tunnel system that seemed to go from the top of wayne tower to some underground cavern... 

the ride stopped and Bruce once more spoke...

Bruce: “through these doors is a world that no-one but Alfred has known about like ever... now to you i present this my most valuable secret... the entire reason behind the tunnel system. the entire reason behind all my so called late nights at the office or pre-preparations for a gala that is months away... well i never actually ever left the manor.. id be down here working out, training, and monitoring the city... you may exit the doors when your ready...”

you went passed Bruce and the doors opened automatically... you walked out onto a literal rock solid floor, and into a cavern where tech and a bunch of equipment lay around all over the place... 

you wandered around a bit before arriving at the main area, or what assumed was the main area for it had a really big computer setup with 6 different screens and one tiny ass keyboard. the computers powered up and revealed a giant bat symbol... thats when it hit you like a freight train. 

you turned to Bruce and decided to test your theory make sure it was true...

you went into a low spin kick to which Bruce jumped over. blocking each move you threw at him you had to now think quickly... you decided to pull a Natasha romanov and wrap your legs around his neck flipping him to the ground but he had grabbed your wrist and twisted your arm when you did that. 

Bruce got off of you and smiled as he extended his hand to you...

Bruce: “if you wanted to test my skills how was that?”

YN: “you’re batman... why didnt you tell me sooner?”

Bruce could only chuckle as he smiled...

Bruce: “i was afraid of how you would react... had i known you would react that way i would have told you sooner... are you ok love? you look kinda pale?”

you shook your head, truth be told you hadnt been feeling well for a few days now... you just thought you were getting ready for your period... but this morning you had thrown up... you werent sure what was wrong...

YN: “i think i need a doctor...”

Bruce picked you up bridal style, carrying you to the elevator you both emerge in the library of the manor, where Alfred greets both of you...

Alfred: “good heavens, is Miss YN alright?”

Bruce: “Alfred can you get the car and take us to Gotham General... please?”

Alfred: “of course sir...”

Alfred brings the car to the front of the house where you and Bruce now waiting Alfred opens the door helping to get both of you inside before driving reasonably to Gotham General. 

upon arrival at the hospital, Bruce had Alfred once more help to get you out of the car... Alfred then went to park the car while Bruce carried you inside. walking inside he was greeted by 2 nurses...

Nurse 1: “how can we help you both tonight?”

Bruce: “my girlfriend is pale and not well we need a check up... run all the necessary tests rule out anything and everything please...”

Nurse 2: “okay sir calm down please... we need a name to process her under...”

Bruce: “Bruce wayne... i help fund this hospital... my girlfriends name is YN... she can barely stand on her own...”

the nurses both led you and Bruce through the secluded doors, to a room secluded and away from prying eyes... Bruce had laid you on the bed, you were not sure yet as to your condition but you had your suspicions...

it was about 5 minutes later when a doctor walked in one of the nurses who had helped you both in here walked in bringing several things with...

Dr. Jason: “Bruce,  YN i’m Dr. Jason... i understand that your not feeling well tonight Miss... can you tell me how long you havent been well?”

YN: “its been on and off for the last week or so...”

Dr. Jason relays notes to the nurse and asks the next question...

Dr. Jason: “when was your last period? or do you know when your next period is supposed to arrive?”

you took one small breath before answering...

YN: “its due... as of yesterday...”

Dr. Jason: “let me guess it hasnt arrived yet, has it...?”

you shake your head, Dr. Jason has the nurse bring in an ultrasound cart...  Bruce moves to the other side and gives the okay to do whatever necessary not wanting to leave your side...

Dr. Jason: “have you ever had an ultrasound before YN?” 

you shoke your head...

Dr. Jason: “okay its very simple, nothing to worry about... now im gonna need access to your abdomen as well as your stomach... so your waist line on your pants is gonna have to go down a bit... i will place some gel on your stomach, then i will use this equipment to through the gel be able to take a peak inside your belly... see if there is anything noticeable...”

the doctor did as he said, placing the gel on made you shiver a bit but Bruce’s touch kept you nice and warm... as Dr. Jason now moved the transducer around on the gel, the nurse was ready to record anything found... 

you and Bruce anxiously watched the screen... waiting for answers of any kind to come up... Dr Jason then stopped moving the tansducer, he kinda stayed in one spot for a while... it was then that he knew what the cause was... he had the nurse make a few notes and then sent her out of the room... 

Dr. Jason: “it seems congratulations are in order...”

Bruce: “im sorry what do you mean Congratulations are in order...”

Dr Jason: “well it seems YN isnt sick sick after all its just a little bit of morning sickness...”

your eyes widened... before your head collapsed from the shock of the news... you knew full well what the congratulations was for but no one knew how shocked you were till you fainted...

it was 10 minutes later when you woke again to find Bruce filling out paper work, after being told by Dr Jason not to worry too much that you would wake eventually that you fainted from the aftershock of the news...

Bruce’s head swam with the thoughts of being a father, sure something he had thought about but never dreamed would ever happen. a few moments later Bruce looked up as he often did to find you sitting up and stretching slightly... 

Bruce: “hey love how are you feeling?”

YN: “is it true?”

Bruce comes over to your side and smiles lovingly at you.

Bruce: “you’re really pregnant?

Bruce gestures to the ultrasound photo sitting beside you on the bed...

YN: “yes i am... i had my suspisions but i wasnt ever gonna admit them to anyone or myself... however, i know we never actually discussed the thought of kids, but believe me when i say i wouldnt be here today if you werent the most amazing man i had ever met...”

Bruce: “i cant even begin to describe how much excitement im holding in right now... i mean we are gonna be parents... its gonna be an honor to raise this child with you...”

Bruce with you holds the photo and then Bruce lifts your shirt to once again expose your belly and he places soft kisses to it, then he comes up to place a longing kiss to your lips... you were now in a happy place... 

you finally felt like your life was finally underway...

[idonthaveanaccent]

Hey man if it isnt to much of a bother to you, can you write about aliens and paintball? Cus i really havent seen or read anything on the lines of that soooo, yeah… thanks if you write it!

-the-2nd-random-kid

Of course I wouldn’t mind, and it is of no bother! Also, this is a bit of a longer one. Hope you enjoy it!

The colony on planet No. 237 was founded by humans. Of course, this single fact about it was why so many people were interested in it. It was relatively new, and needed supplies. Naturally, Captain Zellnor jumped at the chance to travel to it, delivering the supplies. Xylion was slightly nervous, knowing how hostile new humans can be to aliens. However, Captain Zellnor was adamant about the kindness of colonies. 

“They wouldn’t be accepted by the USL if they weren’t.” Captain Zellnor lamented for what was at least the fourth time. However, Xylion was still unconvinced.

“Yes, but what if they are simply playing? Even Human Fredrick has been voicing his worries, and he’s undoubtedly the smart one of the group!”

“Xylion, he was talking about his home world, Earth.”

“Yes, but there are humans in both places!”

Captain Zellnor stopped walking and turned to Xylion. “Honestly, I’m surprised you’re the one who’s hesitant about travelling, what with you having a crush on Jenny.”

Xylion immediately felt mucus drip down his hands and face. “Wha- you- I- wait- uh-”

Captain Zellnor let out a hoarse chuckle before turning away. “Prepare for landing, Xylion.”

Xylion could only stare at his captain’s back, his mouth hung open as he watched Captain Zellnor’s scales mix into a light pink similar to a liquid Human  Jenny applied to her lips. Xylion took a second to collect himself before walking off. It was best he prepare the crewmembers. 

Xylion blinked as he looked at the very short man. He was at least three feet tall, and simply eyed Xylion with a look of confusion and anger. At first Xylion assumed him a child, but after close examination he did have older features, but was not tall, unlike the other humans. Human Quinn looked tall compared to him, and she was very short. 

Next to the shorter guy was one that was close in size to Human Mason. He also had the same skin tone, whereas the shorter human had a skin tone a bit lighter than Human Isaac’s. 

Human Jenny stood in front of them. She was smiling her brightest smile as she looked at them each. A few silent moments passed before Human Jenny suddenly let out a really loud cry and threw her arms around both of them as best she could. The size difference clearly made it difficult. Xylion immediately begin to worry for her safety. A sound like that couldn’t be healthy! However, no one else seemed concerned.

“Jenny! How nice it is to see you again!” One of them said, their voice sounding much stranger than anything Xylion had heard before.

The shorter man nodded. “It has been too long, Mishka.” His voice sounded strange too…

Human Jenny smiled as she pulled back. “I have missed you guys!”

Xylion shuffled slightly as Human Jenny looked back at them. “Let me introduce you guys. These are two of my friends from the academy, Saah,” she gestured at the taller man, “and Andrei.“ She finished, gesturing at the shorter man.

Human Saah smiled and waved. “Hello.” 

Human Fredrick furrowed his brow. “My apologies if this is offensive or whatever, but are you perhaps from Africa? Your accent seems to hint that you are..”

Human Saah smiled, revealing a row of pearly white teeth. “I am from Africa, sir. Liberia, specifically. And you are not being offensive. I take pride in where I am from.”

That seemed to calm Human Fredrick. Human Andrei threw a hand up. He said some strange word that Xylion was unable to understand.

Xylion blinked. Human Isaac, however, suddenly lit up. “Russian, right?”

Human Andrei grinned. “That is right. I am from Russia.”

Human Isaac made a fist and quickly pulled it down, letting out a quick ‘yes’ as he did so. Xylion frowned. What a strange gesture. He began trying to imitate it.

Human Jenny’s eyes suddenly lit up. “I forgot to introduce my crew! Uh, this is Fredrick, he’s the scientist. This is Isaac, our mechanic, Mason, our bodyguard and Alientologist, and lastly Quinn, our doctor slash nurse. That’s it for the humans, but here’s the aliens. This is Captain Zellnor, our captain. Sil’keen, our assistant. She helps out everywhere. Dattalion is our doctor on board, Grudge is our head mechanic and engineer, Tilorian here is our trainee who mainly sweeps and cleans the ship, and last but not least is Micheele, who is on the ship. She’s our chef. I think that covers just about everyone.”

“You forgot me, Human Jenny.” Xylion whispered, already feeling the mucus beginning to build.

Human Jenny looked at him, her face flushed red. “And, uh, Xylion, the second-in-command. Sorry Xylion, I didn’t mean to forget you.”

Xylion tried to calm his nerves. “It’s okay, Human Jenny.”

Human Jenny nodded, her face returning to its normal color. Human Saah smiled. “We figured you would like to engage in an activity while you’re here?”

Xylion felt his mucus begin to secrete. What could that-

“If you’re asking to have a mass orgy then I am totally not in on that. I’m taken, sir, but to each their own.” Human Isaac said, waving his hand from side-to-side.

Xylion looked at Human Jenny. “What is an ‘orgy’?”

Human Jenny stared at Human Isaac, her mouth open. Human Isaac turned to Xylion. “It’s when a bunch of people get together and-”

“Isaac, I am not referring to a mass orgy, as you assumed.” Human Saah cut in, still smiling. “I was thinking something a bit more…violent.” His normally calm expression suddenly morphed into a twisted grin, and he chuckled lowly. 

Xylion glanced at Human Jenny. “Human Jenny, what is he talking about?”

Human Andrei grinned, puffing out his chest. “Paintball!”

Xylion blinked. “What?”

Human Fredrick tightened the strap around Xylion. Xylion huffed as his breath was stolen from him. “Too tight.” He choked out. Human Fredrick apologized before loosening it slightly. He then stepped back, nodding. 

“You’re all set, Xylion. Now, you just need your gun.”

“Gun? Are we going to kill each other?” Xylion asked, mucus beginning to secrete. He couldn’t possibly hurt them, thy were his friends! Maybe he could injure Human Saah and Human Andrei as he had not had as much contact with them as he had with the rest of his crew, but harming those of them on the opposing team? He could never hurt them.

Especially Human Jenny.

Xylion watched as Human Fredrick handed him a gun of sorts. “Okay, this works like any normal gun. You pull the trigger, you shoot. Simple as that. Now, it doesn’t fire real bullets.” Xylion let out a sigh of relief at that. “Instead, it shoots out little pellets of paint that explode upon contact. Here, let me show you.”

Human Fredrick aimed at the wall before pulling the trigger. Xylion watched as a blotch of paint covered the wall. It was a bright yellow. Human Fredrick turned to him. “When you get hit, it might hurt a bit, but that’s why we have you in all this gear. Now, if you get hit by their colors, which are either green or red, then you’re out. We have yellow and blue. Do you need a refresher on who’s where?”

“Yes, please.” Xylion was so nervous he had pretty much forgotten who was on which side. He could only remember one person on the other team, and that was Human Jenny.

“Okay, on our side, we have Andrei, our captain. Then we have you and me, along with Quinn, Dattalion, and Grudge. On their side they have Micheele, Zellnor, Jenny, Isaac, Saah, and Sil’keen. Jenny is their captain. Anything else?”

“No, I- I think I’m good.”

“Okay. Andrei wants us to talk strategy in a second, so just compose yourself if need be and he’ll call us over in a bit.” Human Fredrick patted Xylion on the back before walking away. As if that was helpful in anyway shape or form.

Xylion looked down at the gun in his tentacles. Why would humans create a simulated battle game where injury was so prevalent they had to have something covering almost every inch of their body? It was no wonder Human Mason was sitting this out. Xylion had almost forgotten about the PTSD issue he had, and as soon as the name was dropped, Human mason dropped out. No one fought him, they were just concerned about the uneven number that was no present. Tilorian quickly backed out.

Xylion didn’t know much about the young Trasvonian. Trasvonians were a very secretive species, and looking a lot like humans made them weary. Xylion was surprised he even stuck around them. They called them the light versions of themselves, as most Transvonians had dark bluish-purplish skin with pitch black eyes, black hair and pointed ears. Human Isaac had called them Dark Elves upon seeing Tylerian, which the trainee did not enjoy. Xylion hadn’t learned much of his past either. All he knew was he was fairly young and wasn’t in the mood to participate in much of anything. He just did his work and that was it. 

Xylion was suddenly pulled out of his thoughts by a loud cry in that same strange language- Russian, was it? -signaling that Human Andrei was calling a meeting. Xylion shook his head before quickly scampering over to his teammates. 

After getting to his teammates, the group all looked towards Human Andrei. Human Andrei wrung his hands together, his gun strapped behind his back. “Okay, here’s our plan. I’ve been checking you all out to see what you would best be suited for doing. Fredrick, you’re a fighter, right?”

“I have many scars that suggest that.”

“Perfect. You’re our main line of offense. You go on and try to kill them, okay?”

“Yes sir.” Human Fredrick said, fake saluting him.

“Quinn and Dattalion, you both are doctors, right?”

“Technically she’s a nurse-”

“Yes, we both are.” Human Quinn said, cutting Dattalion off with a sharp glare.

“Right on! So you two are good at being precise, right?” He asked, raising his dark eyebrows.

Human Quinn nodded, glancing at Dattalion. “I’d say so, right?”

“Yep, definitely.”

“Snipers. Get to the high ground and snipe anyone trying to get around us or who is hiding that we can’t reach.”

“You got it.” Human Quinn said, looking at her partner.

“That leaves me, Grudge, and Xylion. We will back up Fredrick, while you, Xylion, will be our stealth movement.”

Did he just say stealth? Xylion was not a stealthy person. He could barely make it to the kitchen at night without bumping into about six things. “Uh, I don’t think-”

“We all got our assignments?”

“Yes!” Grudge cried, raising a wrench. Why he had that was beyond Xylion’s comprehension. Though, Grudge was something of an oddity.

Xylion looked back at the stout human. “Uh, Human Andrei-”

No one paid any heed to him as they all broke off, prepping for the incoming battle. Xylion let out a breath and shifted his arms slightly, tightening his grip on the weapon. It was almost time.

Xylion leaned against one of the walls, adjusting the communication device in his ear. As he did so, the crackling voice of Human Fredrick came through it. “Everyone in their positions?”

“Of course!” Grudge’s booming voice was almost too much for Xylion. The guy never had a quiet voice, but this was almost too much.

Why in all Kimonion’s name am I here? He thought, tightening his grip on his weapon. He didn’t want to do this. Why was he? 

As Xylion kept questioning the reason on why he agreed to do this, the sound of gunshots was heard. 

“We got one!” Dattalion said, his voice crackling through. 

“I think it was Sil’keen.” Human Quinn elaborated. 

Suddenly, more gunshots rang out. A scream was heard through the comm. “Quinn? Dattalion?” Human Fredrick’s voice came through, but that was it. A few moments later, they finally answered.

“Dammit, we were found. Sorry, Andrei.” Human Quinn said, clearly annoyed. 

“How did Isaac know we were here?” Dattalion muttered.

Their comms cut out, signaling they were done. Xylion sighed as he started to move. He stayed out of sight, best he could. Xylion poked his head around a corner to see the offensive part of their team hiding. He watched Human Andrei make some strange hand signals before Grudge suddenly backed up, moving into a different area. 

Xylion looked to the area they were surrounding, and noticed slight movement in there. The team was in there? All of them, perhaps? He could definitely make out Captain Zellnor’s tail, and was that Micheele’s arms? He noticed Human Saah’s unmistakable vibrant red gun he had been sporting beforehand. If Xylion knew anything about stealth (which was very limited) then he would know to never have something too noticeable. 

Which begs the question- Why did Human Andrei choose him, the GREEN KILONIAN to be the stealth operative? Xylion shook his head. He’d never get over this. Besides Human Saah’s gun, he noticed Human Jenny’s long locks as well. This was almost their whole team. That only left Human Isaac…

Xylion looked around, trying to see him. He knew he had gotten the jump on Dattalion and Human Quinn, so perhaps…

Xylion’s attention was suddenly drawn to the top of the large tower. At the top, he could see him- Human Isaac. He was messing with a stereo of sorts, attaching it to his side. Xylion immediately pressed the button on his comm. 

“Guys, Human Isaac is-”

Suddenly, loud, blaring music sounded from where Human Isaac had been, and that’s when Xylion saw him leap off the tower. 

It was a strange song. It started off with a guitar riff, and then went into an “Ah” sort of sound, as if someone was calling out. Human Isaac mimicked the noise, shooting his gun down at the offensive group. 

Xylion watched in shock as Human Isaac managed to land a hit on Grudge, but was quickly covered by Human Fredrick and Human Andrei. Before Human Andrei had a chance to blink, he was covered in paint as those inside the tower shot him from behind their protective walls. Human Fredrick, realizing this, quickly rolled behind a cover, and readied himself. 

“Xylion, I’m gonna need you to run. I’m gonna go in, guns a blazing, but that’ll be my last move.”

“That’s a really, really stupid idea.”

“As stupid as Isaac jumping off a twenty foot tower while blasting the Immigrant Song?”

“You’ve got a point there, but Human Fredrick, I’m not very good at shooting things.”

“You’re great. Better than most humans I know. Better than Isaac too. He only hit one person.”

“To be fair he was in the air.”

“Let’s not fight about this. I have maybe a minute before they realize where I went, and you have a minute to find a better hiding spot. Now, run!”

Xylion didn’t fight him anymore as he ran. The terrain of the battlefield was pretty simple. The edges held mountains and potential caves. The middle was all flat land with circular walls with multiple entry points. The very center held the tower, which was perfect for a whole team to hide out in. Xylion’s best chance was to either hope Human Fredrick could clear most of those in the tower and then make his way around the map until he got into the tower, or hide out inside the caves, praying they won’t find him for a while. Neither sounded like good options.

As Xylion ran towards the edge, the sound of gunshots and screaming was heard. Xylion shook his head before making it to one of the cave entrances. Perhaps this cave could lead him to the other side of the area, which he could then jump the remaining people form behind. Xylion nodded, approving of this idea before running inside.

The cave system was immense. 

For something used purely for this reason, the builders really put a lot into the construction of this place.

Xytlion really thought that he was lost until he found a glowing, neon map of the cave system. After managing to finally get to the other side, he carefully made his way out. 

Now all alone, Xylion could only hope Human Fredric had taken out a good chunk of the team. Carefully, he began to make his way back to the tower. 

Xylion leaned against a wall, halfway there. He checked his gun, and carefully reloaded it, only dropping his ammo three times (a record). After reloading, Xylion looked up, only to be face to face with Human Jenny.

Xylion let out a very unmanly squeal and almost dropped his gun. “H-Human Jenny!”

Human Jenny smiled at him. “Hey, Xylion!”

He blinked. Why was she not shooting him. He opened his mouth, only for her to interject. “I figured that we should make a peace treaty. You know, we are the only two left, why not surrender together?”

This was sketchy. Xylion frowned. “How do I know I can trust you?”

Human Jenny grinned leaning up on the wall next to him. “Here, we’ll shake on it.”

Xylion looked down at her outstretched hand. He nodded before carefully grabbing her hand and shaking it. A few moments later, he was expecting to have let go of her hand, but they were still holding onto each others hands. Xylion looked up at her. “Human Jenny-”

Human Jenny’s face began to turn pink as she looked up at him. Xylion stared into her green eyes. They were much more beautiful up close. They resembled emeralds, almost. Xylion also noticed a tiny scar underneath her left eye. The freckles on her face were even more prominent and adorable up close. 

Xylion hadn’t even realized they had moved closer until their breaths began to mingle. Xylion’s eyes trailed down her face until they landed on her lips. She had some sort of substance on them, which might explain why they looked so glossy. He wondered what the gloss felt like. Was it slimy? Was it soft? His mind moved from the texture of the gloss to the texture of her lips. Were they soft? Maybe a little rough? Or were they just right? It was then that Xylion realized they were both leaning in even closer.

So close.

Impossibly closer.

And then-

A gunshot suddenly rang out and Xylion was hit into the wall. He fell over, shock filling his body. He felt some pain, but the armor on his body blocked out most of it. Xylion looked up into the sky before looking over to see who shot him. 

Human Saah stood there, smirking. He lifted up his bright red gun and kissed it. “Ol’ Rojo here never fails.” He said, grinning.

The sound of trumpets played. The game was over.

Xylion sat in the cafeteria, eating the food provided for them. He glanced up at everyone else around the table. 

“Man, that was some game!” Human Isaac shouted, shoving yet another ‘Mozzarella Stick’ into his mouth. 

Human Quinn shook her head. “I’m surprised you only have a sprained ankle. That was a really stupid stunt you pulled.”

“Yeah, but it looked fucking awesome!” Human Isaac cried, pumping a fist into the air.

Human Fredrick chuckled, shaking his head. “I’m still surprised I managed to get two of you. I thought I would’ve been shot instantly, but I got both Micheele and you, Captain Zellnor!”

“There’s no need to dwell on the past,” Captain Zellnor said, his scales beginning to take on a yellowish hue, “let’s instead focus on the present. How’s everyone’s dinner?”

A few people spoke, though Xylion turned back to his dinner. He was surprised no one had mentioned how he lost. It was embarrassing, really. Or did they not know? Perhaps that was the case. That would be the best case scenario. They didn’t have to know about how he almost-

No, don’t think about it.

As Xylion struggled with his inner thoughts, someone sat down next to him. He looked over and saw Human Jenny sitting there. She smiled up at him. “Hey.”

“H-hey” He managed to croak out.

Human Jenny smiled before she began to eat her food. Xylion looked back down at his food. As he took another bite, he felt something gently grab his tentacle. Xylion looked down and saw Human Jenny’s hand on top of it, gently rubbing it with her thumb. He looked up at her, only to see her talking with Human Andrei and Human Saah in front of them.

Xylion smiled down at her before gently wrapping his hand around hers. 

Maybe it wasn’t so embarrassing after all. 

WOAH.

It has been so long!

I’m sorry, I’ve been so busy with life and all the struggles that brings.

Anyways, I’ve finally finished typing this up. It’s taken FOREVER, but I finally finished it. I hope you guys enjoyed it!

Did you like the ending?

I do.

I think it’s quite great.

Anyways, I’m gonna try to write more, but we’ll see how long this lasts.

This Thursday, my state’s teachers are most likely gonna be doing a Walk-Out, so I’ll probably have a bit of time to do some writing, but we’ll see. 

Anyways, I hope you’ve all had a good life while I’ve been AFK and I’ll see you all later!

Adios!

-Paige 

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 78

from perfect crimes to trips oversees

[[cont from part 77]]

-elsewhere- Stein: <--and we're doing additional follow-ups.> *adjusts his tie* <We will send you more information once forensics finishes, Inspector.> inspector: <thank you, doctor.> soul: ... Stein: *nods* "Come along. We got to get something to eat..." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *collapses onto bed* T~T akaderu:....*lazy hug* rough day? Kepuri: *nod nod* "Just...can you hold me?" akaderu: can do, babe....*kisses her neck* Kepuri: "Ah~" =\\\\\\= " *cuddles* akaderu: feel good? Kepuri: "Getting better..." *cheek smooch, hug* akaderu: *kiss* Kepuri: "Mmm..." *leans her chest against him* akaderu:....*smirks and slides his hand down her....* Kepuri: "!!!" *shivers* "Oh, is that how--ah!--it-it is~?" akaderu: you tell me...*rub rub* Kepuri: "Ah!" >\\\\O "D-Don't stop...R-Right there~" *reaches his neck--licks* akaderu: ngh....you like that? *rubs the bud* Kepuri: *biting her lip...arches her back* "M-More..." akaderu: *slides his fingers in as he bites her ear* Kepuri: "Aa-ah! Fuuuuuck..." *grabs onto him, thrusting slightly* "Faster--harder." akaderu: god, you feel good.... *pumping harder* Kepuri: *puts a hand over her mouth, struggling to contain herself* "Mmmm!" *she's so wet already--* akaderu: *kisses her, rubbing her breast with one hand and fingering hard with the other* Kepuri: O\\\\\\\O *moans loudly before* "AAAAAH!" >\\\\\< *she climaxes, her back arching as she squirts* akaderu: ah....damn...*pulls out, sticking the finger into her mouth* Kepuri: *stares at him* .\\\\\. "Th-Thanks..." *takes his hand, kisses* "You're s-s-so fucking hot..." akaderu:....round 2? Kepuri: "..." *lifts her shirt up and tosses it, pulls down her shorts until she's naked* "Payback~?" akaderu:..... .//////. hell yes. -morning- Steinbeck: "--and no pausing for 'bird watching.' Got it?" twain: yes sir. .w.; Steinbeck: *sigh* "Baum, get us going." baum: *driving* Steinbeck: "..." *glances at Baum* "You sure you got this?" baum: of course. ^^ Steinbeck: "I just mean...you drive much?” baum: sometimes. i've only been in two accidents....that other people have caused. =_=# Steinbeck: "...Sorry." baum: but i survived. isnt that right dorothy~? ^^ dorothy: =A=; baum: ^u^ Steinbeck: "???" -elsewhere- Arthur: *sorting a box* tamaki: ?? Arthur: *pulls out a hobby horse* "..." tamaki: cute... Arthur: "From my dad." tamaki: oh...i've never met him. Arthur: "He's abroad with Mother." tamaki: oh, where are they? Arthur: "He's abroad with Mother." tamaki: oh, where are they? Arthur: *nods* "It's good of them to do so." tamaki:....*small hug* Arthur: "??? What's that for?" tamaki: just....love ya... Arthur: "..." *forehead smooch* "Love you, too." -elsewhere- izumo:....*looking at a photo* Rin: *rambling* >3< "--and then he says I don't take things seriously! Siblings can just be such a pain sometimes..." izumo: ...... shut up. Rin: "??? Oh, sorry--you were thinking about something--" izumo: be glad he's alive and ok. dont take your brother for granted. Rin: "??? Where'd that come from? I mean, Yukio's fine...right? Did he tell you something?" izumo:..n-nevermind... *takes the photo and walks off* shiemi:... konekomaru: do you think she's alright? Rin: "I don't know...What you know about Izumo?" shiemi: not much... Bon: "Her tamer training was obviously hardcore." shiemi: ._.; *gulp* nee: niii..... Shima: "She's probably just being emotional--" -punch- stocking: pay attention you. Shima: *head stuck in the table* Bon + Rin: ._.;;; konekomaru: i-im sure he's fine....maybe.... ._.; takara's puppet: he's just a moron. -elsewhere- Yohei: "Only a little while before Big Man here [Toru] is off at preschool." *picks him up* toru: ^o^ chie: *smiles* Yohei: "Hee hee..." *sets Toru in his bouncy* "...What you think he'll be when he grows up?" chie: he's got a lot of possibilities ahead of him. Yohei: "True..." *pushes bouncy lightly* toru: *laughs* chie: aw, you a happy baby? toru: babu! Yohei: "Hee hee...You smiling at Mommy, Toru?" -elsewhere- Hyde: "Thank you for your business." *hands the change* -break time- Hyde: *grabs a bag of chips and a soda* ochako: so, you really know licht todoroki? Hyde: "Yeppers. And he's as much of a meanie as you've heard." ochako: i havent heard that part. say...he's not related to shouto todoroki, is he? *Bell rings, as the door opens, with someone entering* Hyde: "Don't think so. I mean, Licht is as cold as Shouto..." ochako: but shouto does have a warm side, once you get to know him more. ^^ Hyde: "...I saw it. He nearly fried Midoriya to a crisp." *Aoyama has entered--and sneaks up to the counter* ochako: t-thats not what i meant. i think, shouto is actually pretty nice under that cold exterior. *small smile* Hyde: "If you say so. But I think--" Aoyama: *pushing Hyde's face away* "Bonjour." Hyde: *smushed face* "?!!!" ochako: O-O; aoyama! what the hey?! Aoyama: "So sorry. You are on your break, yes?" ochako: actually i was just getting back to work, nice chat. *exits* Hyde: *muffled voice* "MOVE YOUR HAND, YOU FAKE-FRENCH JERK!" Aoyama: "Moi? I am as French as escargot, Jerry Lewis, and mimes." Hyde: "...Your accent is totally off, and you butcher the language--" Aoyama: *deadly serious without an accent* "WATCH. IT." Hyde: .________.;;;;; -elsewhere- Mikuni: -_-; "Johannes is getting on my last nerve..." metsu: what did he do this time? Mikuni: "He's being very curt." >3< "I asked him a question, and he nearly bit my head off." metsu: shall i speak with him? Mikuni: "Please do. I have important work to do." *brushing Abel's hair* metsu: *heads down to where johannes' office is* *Muttering is heard inside* metsu: *listening* Johannes: "--then the solution is...get the three...find him before...need to--" metsu: ?? Johannes: "...Just a matter of time. Then we'll take care of all of them, neutralize threats--and maybe find--" *his voice is unintelligible* metsu:..... -knock knock- Johannes: *non-Johannes-esque* "What?!" metsu: !!!... d-doctor? Johannes: "...What is it?" metsu: are you...alright? Johannes: "...Fine. Busy." metsu: ....are you su- Johannes: "Sure. Certain. Fine. Good. Goodbye." metsu:......... Johannes: *has a bulletin board--with seven photos and strings going to one photo* -it's collected photos of the servamps...- Johannes: *taps the photo of Mr. Tsubaki* "Just got to ask one more person...and that key will unlock..." *pauses--the grimaces and holds his head* "Oh, darn it! I forgot his name again!" -there is another photo.....of a younger johannes and a slightly older girl- Johannes: *tearing at his hair--before looking at that photo* "..." *sniff* -elsewhere- otogiri: ........ Sakuya: "...Otogiri? Hello?" otogiri: !! the door's open. Sakuya: *pokes his head in* "Yo. Tsubaki's got some cookies done." otogiri: thank you. Sakuya: "...Feeling alright?" otogiri:...yes... Sakuya: "...Want me to bring them to you?" otogiri: i would appreciate that. Sakuya: *nods, exits* otogiri:.....*sigh* <damn...> {???: <Put on a smile!> :D } {####: *griiiiins* } {????: <alright, now say 'cheese!'>} otogiri:...... Sakuya: *in the kitchen, whispers* "I think she's upset..." belkia: i didnt do anything this time! Sakuya: ._. "...Not implying you did. She's not 'angry' upset. She's...sad?" belkia:...oh..... naho:..... *idea* hey tsubaki, we should give her a girl's night out! tsubaki: oh? Sakuya: "Sounds good--give her some time to kick back." Belkia: *whispers to Sakuya* "Like mani-pedis, gentlemen's clubs, and robbing banks?" Sakuya: -_-# naho: it's gonna be awesome! we can check out chibuya crossing too! Sakuya: "Maybe ask her when she steps out?" naho: *nod nod* Sakuya: "And we'll need a babysitter for some of the most difficult boys--" Belkia: D:< -elsewhere- Gopher: *tapping game controller buttons* kotone: .... Gopher: "..." *holds up the controller* "Want to?" kotone:...how do i....? Gopher: "Well, if you push the right pad it'll move your character right...and if you push the A button, your character jumps." kotone: *testing it* oh. *shiny eyes* Gopher: *smiles* "Try the B button to push the blocks..." -morning- Black Star: "Figure out your itinerary for the night out?" naho: yep. chibuya crossing is a must. then we're probably going to check out a few cafes and shops nearby. then we're gonna take photos at yamashita park, then we're gonna check out the ferris wheel. Black Star: "Nice!" -elsewhere- Hemingway: *asleep in a makeshift hammock tied to two trees* emily: .... Hemingway: *yawns, sits up* "...Miss Emily?" emily: yeah? Hemingway: "You feeling okay?" emily: yeah...just uncomfortable. ^-^; Hemingway: "??? Did I do something wrong?" emily: o-oh its nothing you did. it's just i cant sleep on the dirt like this. im uncomfortable _physically_ ^^;; Hemingway: "Darn...You didn't pack a sleeping bag?" emily: i mean i did, but im not sure if i can be comfortable on the ground.....where there are bugs....and snakes..... ._.;;; Hemingway: "...Well, I don't pay no mind to that. Want to switch?" emily: are you sure about that? Hemingway: "Fine by me." *gets out of the hammock* "Can't have you worrying about the ground." emily:...thanks.... -elsewhere- Mori: "Zzz..." fukuzawa: *making breakfast* {Rintarou: *pouts* "Daddy won't be here for breakfast?"} {tomoe:.......*she doesnt even look at him*} {Rintarou: "..." *silently scoops up cereal in a spoon, eats the soggy mess*} Mori: *sniffs...smells food cooking* *lifts his head* "M-Mom?" fukuzawa: *didnt hear him* Mori: "...Oh..." *gets out of bed...walks outside* "...Food?" fukuzawa: good morning. ranpo: yo. Mori: "...May I have some?" fukuzawa: *already has a plate set up* Mori: "...Thanks." *sits next to Ranpo* ranpo:. *nom nom* Mori: "I never got to eat breakfast with him much..." ranpo: ?? Mori: "Value the time you get to have breakfast with you father, detective man-child." ranpo: ...yeah.. *sad nom* -elsewhere- lana: edgar?....edgaaar. *pokes his cheek* Poe: *whimper, kitten paws in the air* "Five more minutes..." lana: *rolls eyes with a smile and brushes his hair back, kissing his forehead* Poe: *yawns, opens his eyes* "..." .\\\. "...Hello." lana: morning. you got a busy day ahead of you. Poe: "...!!! Oh, you're right!" *scrambles* "I have to sign the check..." lana: *smiles* -elsewhere- nurse: mr kunikida? Kunikida: *whimpering* nurse:...mr kunikida? you have a visitor. -there is a person in a bear suit- Kunikida: Q_Q "...I'm still hallucinating..." -the bear takes its head off, revealing...- ranpo: jeez kunikida, you look like shit. Kunikida: "!!!" "Ranpo? What the devil are you doing? Why are you in a bear suit?” ranpo: still being punished for disobeying orders and fighting the mafia. ...so you got transferred into psychiatric, huh? Kunikida: "..." *nods* ranpo: ...you know you're not at fault, here. the rats are the ones who set you up to take the fall. i know it's been over a month, but we're doing all we can to prove you innocent. Kunikida: "Not fast enough..." ranpo:....we're gonna get you out soon. i promise. Kunikida: "...Ranpo...He's already killed. Again." ranpo:....then lets make sure he doesnt kill anyone else. -later- karl: *chitter* Poe: *holding an envelope* =w= ranpo: ooooi. poe. whats up? *waving* Poe: "Eep! R-R-Ranpo? What are you doing here?" ranpo: business stuff. wanna come with? Poe: OwO "Are we going to solve a mystery?" ranpo: oh you bet your sweet bippins we are. -and so- Poe: " 'Cleaner'? Evidence tampering?" ranpo: yeah. one of dostoyevsky's best recruits. an expert at manipulating information. that fake police data was also masterminded by him. i wont fall for the same trick twice. Poe: *nods* "...But what if they change the narrative? And do you even know what this person looks like?" ranpo: just his face....looks kinda slimy, but like a fancy slimy, y'know? Poe: "...Like a slug in a nice suit?" ranpo: sure, lets go with that. Poe: *pulls out an old-fashion pocket watch* "Yet the time has passed and no sign of your suspect..." ranpo: .....so atsushi told me your sister told him you're reading this mystery novel. Poe: .w. "IT'S THE MOST AMAZING MYSTERY NOVEL I HAVE EVER READ IN MY LIFE--" ranpo: hey, did you know there was a pizza place across the street from here? ....sorry, got distracted, you were saying? Poe: *wicked smile* "Oh, but you are missing what truly makes this mystery story simply delicious..." ranpo: ? Poe: "The author...was murdered." ranpo: !! Poe: "...by the same method he wrote in his book." ranpo: ...bruh. Poe: "Three chapters were serialized. After he wrote the final chapter's manuscript, he died--but the killer stole the chapter from the crime scene. I anticipate the final chapter truly reveals how the author was killed--" *tears up* "BUT IT'S SO CHALLENGING!" ranpo:...you got a lot of free time, dont you? Poe: *nod nod nod* "It helps with writing." *weak smile* ranpo: can i see? Poe: *pulls out the magazine* "Here you go." ranpo: ......i think i know who did it. Poe: D: "ALREADY?!" ranpo: yeah. our killer has two motives. money and resentment. our culprit knew the 4th chapter's contents before it was released, meaning they must have been close with the writer. they waited for it to be finished, and with the chapter finished, it would fetch a hefty price. Poe: "B-But how would the killer know the chapter will sell?" ranpo: because they already sold it to someone. Poe: "Who?" ranpo: *points to...* you. Poe: "Karl, please." ranpo: you brought an animal into the building, one that isnt a typical service animal. a unique factor like that implies you werent acquainted with the seller. also a few days ago you mentioned winning something at an auction right? Poe: "Stop...Okay. I wanted to solve this mystery first--and if the police bought the manuscript, they would have figured it out first." ranpo: well, since we already figured it out, why not give it to the police, im sure you'll be given a great reward for it. Poe: *sighs* "I suppose so. After all, it only cost 175 thousand." ranpo:...................................................................................................... ???: brother! ranpo: ?? *turns to see…* -rowena is there with another girl.- Poe: "Oh, hello!" *waves* girl: .... rowena: what brings you two here? ranpo: business stuff. you? rowena: official mystery and occult club business. ^^ Poe: "Ah. Who is this?" rowena: oh! she's one of the new members of the club. *smiles at her* go on, say hello. ^^ girl:.................alice arisugawa. hi. -cold awkward silence- Poe: "...Oh. That's a unique name." arisugawa:......thanks. ranpo: ... soooo, what brings you guys here? rowena: ufufu..well, you see....there's been reports of a shadowy cryptid in the area!! <3 Poe: "??? Really? Does it have a size, shape, or distinctive odor?" rowena: that's the thing, it seems to have changed its appearance depending on who's seen it. some say it was a stag, others say it was a large dog. how fascinating! Poe: "??? Really? Does it have a size, shape, or distinctive odor?" rowena: that's the thing, it seems to have changed its appearance depending on who's seen it. some say it was a stag, others say it was a large dog. how fascinating! ranpo: (she gets all excited over paranormal stuff just like poe gets all excited over mysteries. i guess the apple doesnt fall too far away from the other apples.) arisugawa:....what are you here for? ranpo: *looks at poe* Poe: "Solving a mystery." arisugawa:....what kind? Poe: "Oh! Well, it involves murder--" ranpo: and we're looking for an envelope. arisugawa: might we help? Poe: *shiny eyes* "Ranpo? My sister and I are excellent at this line of work..." ranpo: alright. arisugawa: then....i will....use it..... Poe: owo;;; " 'It'? L-Like the clown?" arisugawa: *undoes her neck ribbon and ties her hair up into a ponytail. she then removes her eyepatch to reveal....a silver eye* *dramatic hand pose* the mysteries unsolved by my silver eye are next to none. ranpo:... rowena:... ranpo + rowena: OwO;; (she's a chuunibyou...) arisugawa:...*glance* the envelope thou seeks out, tis by window yonder. ranpo: ?? oh, sweet. -ranpo takes the envelope....there is an arrow on the window pointing up- rowena: ?? *she looks up....* !!!!!!! *A body is seen outside...falling...* ranpo: !!!! (that's-) -crunch- -screams are heard- Poe: ._____. "...That was the person in the photo." -and so- lydia: *observing the scene from a rooftop* Ivan: <Status report.> lydia: <the detective is investigating now.> Ivan: <Oh? You are monitoring him?> lydia: <yes. here's hoping oguri doesnt fuck this up.> Ivan: <Have some faith in him. Besides, we have our contingency...> lydia: hmm.... Ivan: <Would you like me to send backup?> lydia: <not just yet...> Ivan: <Then proceed.> -back on the ground- ranpo: *examining* oguri: *in the crowd* ... *griiiin* (all according to plan.) -ghost like creatures appear around him- oguri: (alright mr detective. bear witness to the ability even feared by the northen demon. PERFECT CRIME!) -the entities spread out, devouring evidence, but no one seems to bear notice to them.- Poe: "Instant death...Tragic." rowena: .... ranpo:.................................... Poe: "With this, you lost the person to clear your colleague?" ranpo: *still examining....hands shaking* officer: sir, please let the detective work. -_-; Poe: Q_Q "Sorry..." ranpo:..............dont know...... Poe: "Well...I mean, maybe he was suicide, or the Rats got to them?" oguri: *griiiin* (MUSHISHISHISHISHI~ you wont ever catch me, mr detective~! the ethereal gate is closed and will not open! i am the absolute detective killer! the false charges wont be cleared! and you wont ever find out.....) ranpo: *looks at them, with a look of utter despair* Poe: Q~Q "C-Come on, Ranpo! Let's look at the evidence..." *picks up the victim's shoe* "Maybe this has something?" ranpo: no..nononononono.... oguri: (and you wont ever find out.....why dostoyevsky let himself be caught on purpose!) {-two months ago-} {oguri: *in a cell*........ ?? } {???: "A pleasure to meet you."} {oguri: ??? w-who are you? how did you get past-.... !!!! } {-the two guards lay dead on the floor-} {oguri: w-w-what the hell did you do?! s-stay back!} {???: "I'm sorry for this inconvenience--but I came to free you."} {oguri: .....} {???: "Such untapped potential...confined by four walls. But freedom has a price."} {oguri:.....what do you want?} {???: "I want you to use your ability for a task I have."} {oguri:.....very well. but i have a list of conditions.} {???: "Oh?"} {oguri: i wont be on the front lines, i will only be using my ability. also i will need a bookshelf, preferably with books on the occult and ancient alchemy. also i will need 20 medium sized chest binders, 35 bottles of hair mousse, purple satin bedsheets, and a phonograph. also all communication will be done via text messages, i hate phone calls, they're too noisy. my room will be an elegant european styled room with armoire and walk in closet. tablewear will be either silver or white china and all my clothes will be starched.} {???: "..." “Very well. Anything else?"} {oguri: when this is all done, you'll help me escape the country. but it _MUST_ be at the very least, a month or so.} {???: "Why not the same day?"} {oguri: there is something that i need to do. there is someone whom i need to kill...} -...- oguri:............. *walking away* arisugawa: ??....*walks over to ranpo, trying to talk to him* ranpo: ....... Poe: Q~Q "He's so quiet..." rowena: do you think he's alright? Poe: "Ranpo prides himself as a master detective. If he cannot solve this crime, I am afraid it will shake him to his very core..." ranpo:...im tired, im gonna go home. rowena: e-eh?? arisugawa:... Poe: "R-Ranpo? Do you want us to walk with you?" ranpo: im good....im gonna sleep it off.... rowena:............ arisugawa: fret not, mr poe. i feel things will turn out alright....my silver eye has forseen so. Poe: "I sure hope so..." -in the alley- oguri: *giggles* (I AN INVINCIBLE! AGAIN! WEEP WITH DESPAIR, DETECTIVES! YOU WILL NEVER DEFEAT THE KING OF CRIME! I WILL-) ???: "Hola." oguri: *SCREEEEEEEAM* *covers his mouth* QxQ (OH GOD THAT WAS SO HIGH PITCHED IT WAS DISGUSTING!) Ranpo: "??? Hey, not to bother you or anything, but you know where the taxi stand is?" oguri: *cough cough AHEM* um... well. (keep it together, oguri. he didnt see you, it's a coincidence! that's right, a coincidence!) sorry, but im afraid i cant help you there. Ranpo: "...Boo. I'll just wait here." oguri:..... *sweats* (FUUUUUUUCK HE'S GOING TO SEE THE EXTRACTOR'S VEHICLE! THINK OGURI, THINK!) well, there is a subway station not far from here. i can show you a map if you'd like- Ranpo: "BUT WALKING IS SOOOOOOOO ANNOYING!" >3< oguri: ^-^# well, maybe try taking the bus- Ranpo: "BUSES ARE ANNOYING, TOO! LIKE, HOW DO YOU PAY?! WHO CARRIES CRISP SINGLE DOLLAR BILLS UNLESS IT'S FOR THE SNACK MACHINE?!" oguri: ... (how does this man even function?) Ranpo: "Usually, someone from work picks me up, but one's in jail, another's probably drowning in the river, another doesn't have a license--" oguri: *INTERNALLY SCREAMING* Ranpo: *light bulb* "I know! Since walking is annoying, I'll just ride on your back home!" oguri: I DONT KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE! AND HOW CAN YOU ASK SOMETHING SO ASANINE FROM A COMPLETE STRANGER?!?! Ranpo: "??? But I make my subordinates do that all the time for me?" oguri: ...................................... (WHAT) *A car is heard pulling up* oguri: TTvTT (OH THANK FUCK) well, my ride is here. so i must cut the conversation short. cheers~ Driver: "I am sorry for the delay, sir." oguri: to my stop please. (this will drive me to city outskirts, then i'll hop a truck all the way to california, and i'll be out scott fr-) Ranpo: *already in the back seat, arms crossed* "..." oguri: (EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE?!?!?!?!) GET OUT! THIS IS A PRIVATE VEHICLE! Ranpo: "It's hot in here--turn up the A/C!" Driver: "Very good, sir." *does so as he starts driving* oguri: IT'S THE MIDDLE OF WINTER! D8< Ranpo: "Well, I need the cool breeze to go with the snacks in this fancy vehicle's snack bar." *pulls out a bag of chips* "Want some? They're nacho." oguri: NO! *glances up in front* Ranpo: "I really need to thank you." oguri: ?? for what? Ranpo: "For this ride in your motor vehicle! One day, I shall repay you. When you end up unemployed, destitute, homeless, and starving, I'll get you hired at the Agency!" oguri: *vein-pop* (why you little-)..... ^^# so, what brings you to the observation tower then? Ranpo: "Sleuthing." oguri: oh? are you in a school detective club then? Ranpo: "Nah, I'm trying to exonerate one of my coworkers. The one in prison who usually picks me up in the company car." oguri:.......i...see..... Ranpo: "Yeah, really bloody, too. Someone fell from the roof, and they murdered someone, and they probably were involved in framing my friend--" oguri: gross. im not really a fan of murder mysteries. i prefer more occultic writings to be frank. Ranpo: *opens bag of chips* "Yeah, mystery stories are so easy to solve. But this one puzzles me." oguri: oh? Ranpo: "I noticed the victim's shoes were too big for them--which means the murderer swapped shoes with them--" oguri: OwO;;; <w<;;;;;; Ranpo: "And that was one trick the suspect used--because they had to make the case just that more difficult, in addition to their reality-warping ability--" oguri: oh? an interesting theory. Ranpo: "Those reality-warpers can defy, well, reality, so my deductions aren't going to compete against them." oguri: (no shit.) Ranpo: "Good thing I solved it." *munches on a chip* oguri: ??!! wait what? Ranpo: "Exciting, huh? Well, as an additional thank you, not only will get your poor self a job, I'll tell you how I solved it! The key was the red envelope." oguri: !! Ranpo: "The 'cleaner' got information from some rats about ability users like my friend Poe, enticing him to seek the manuscript. When he grabbed the enveloped, the scapegoat was timed to fall." oguri: .... Ranpo: "And how did the cleaner get that envelope--with a manuscript in it? Easy: the cleaner killed the author and stole it from him." oguri: *his stomach drops* -meanwhile- yana:.......*walking back to the alley* .......... rowena:....find anything yet, brother? Poe: *shakes his head* "I've been reading as fast as I can with nothing..." *takes the last page--* "!!!" rowena: ??.... !!! arisugawa:....look at the quality of the paper. it was photocopied... Poe: "Yes...with a...spot of water?" rowena: but why photocopy the last pa- -CAW CAW! CAW CAW!- arisugawa: O-O rowena: o.o Poe: "EEEP!" *grabs his phone* arisugawa: that was his phone? rowena: oh, i see you got a ringtone now. ^^ Poe: "Y-Yes...Just surprised by the sound...and anyone contacting me?" *pulls up the message* yana:...... *walking away* ???: "Yana?" yana: !!!.... Anya: "...Is that you?" yana:...*sprints* Anya: "Come back!" *runs* -elsewhere- oguri: you're saying kindaichi's murderer and the cleaner are the same person? what proof do you have? Ranpo: "..." *reaches into his pocket--and opens up a sheet of paper to show--* oguri: !!!!!! Ranpo: *smirks* "Familiar?" oguri: b-but...but how- Ranpo: "I found it folded up and hidden in the flower shop. Trippy, yes?" oguri: .....*shaking* Ranpo: "Yet you'll notice this page is photocopied. And--well, I won't bore you with the details, but I determined the photocopy was the same paper in texture as used in the office supply shop next door." oguri: tch- that's stupid! why only photocopy one page? Ranpo: *smiles* "Why, indeed. Tell me, what was your name?" oguri: !!! i-i dont have to answer you! Ranpo: "??? Then how am I supposed to name the culprit in both the theft and the murder?" oguri: !!!!!!!! -the car screeches to a halt- *A gun is pointed at Ranpo's head* oguri: NOT IN THE CAR! Driver: "Cannot have the 'luggage' making a mess." *aims at Ranpo* "Out." Ranpo: "..." *smiles* "Well, that's all I needed." officer: PUT THE GUN DOWN! oguri: !!!!!!!! h-how- ???: "Ranpo! I did what you asked!" oguri: !!!!!! motherfucker... minoura: edogawa, get out of the car, these two are under arrest. Driver: "...Just try." *opens his wallet, showing a badge* oguri:...*grins* Driver: "I am Russian diplomatic staff." minoura: damn. rowena: you're not really going to let them go, are you?? Poe: "Diplomacy does not excuse attempted murder!" rowena: exactly! Driver: "..." *smirks, opens his gun to reveal--* "No bullets." rowena: !! Driver: "We'll drive off, then..." Ranpo: "...Dostoyevsky's plan, I'm sure." oguri: we bid you adieu..........*text message* ??....... -a light shines- oguri: w-what the- ???: "As I said, against a reality-warper, I'm hardly a challenge..." oguri: (w-what? where.....is this....i cant....i cant breathe...) ???: "How could you?!" oguri: !!!! (y-yoko....mizo?) Yokomizo: "How could you kill me?! You bastard!" oguri: y-yokomizo i swear its not like that!! Yokomizo: *grips tighter around Oguri's neck* "MURDERER!" oguri: YOKOMIZO STOP IT PLEASE! Yokomizo: "YOU KILLED ME!" oguri: I ONLY DID WHAT YOU ASKED ME TO! *he's crying* ???: "Exactly." oguri: ??!! w-wha-.... *Snap...and Oguri is watching...himself?* oguri?: *strangling yokomizo* oguri:...this is.....that former guild member's ability...poe...right? Ranpo: *behind Oguri* *nods* " 'I only did what you asked me to'...I knew the how, but not the why..." oguri:............ like you'd understand. Ranpo: "I think I already do...The key is that you put off your escape. A week? Or a month later? Who would wait after killing someone?" oguri: ....what are you getting at? Ranpo: "You're either crazy...or you felt obligated." oguri:.... {oguri: hey yokomizo, which is a better method? stabbing? strangulation? poison? blunt force trauma?} {Yokomizo: "Hmmm...Stabbing. Can't expect the audience to know the chemical composition to poisons."} {oguri: *pout* laaame. so who told you about your latest story, the murder one?} {Yokomizo: "My, my, that wounds me~...Tell me about the murder. I need an idea for writing--deadline's coming."} {oguri: -.-; that again? *wraps arms around his waist* mystery novels are bound by internal rules. the dying message trick in a locked room? it's old as dirt. if you want a puzzle solve it with a numerical formula, dummy. =3=} {Yokomizo: "..." *smiles* "You never change."} {oguri: *pouts* here's an idea. the police detective in reality switches places with the detective in the novel? the real life detective cant keep up with novel logic, and the novel detective is paralyzed by the real life case!} {Yokomizo: "It exists. It's called 'meta.'"} {oguri:..................... w-well then how about this! the detective and criminal battle it out, and the criminal has killed using magic, and the detective in turn uses magic to find the solution! there's no way that's commonplace!} {Yokomizo: "It's called 'Anti-Mystery.'"} {oguri:......uuuugh, then make a mystery about a poisonous insect! >n<# } {Yokomizo: *laughs...then gets quiet* "...It's hard not to get pigeonholed into some subgenre..."} {oguri:....yokomizo...} {Yokomizo: "Heh heh...Nevermind. Just thinking aloud, since I'm so happy you're here..."} {oguri:....*blush* tch-, still the same as when we were students....} {Yokomizo: =w= "You're one to talk~"} {oguri: =///n///= i could kill you, jerk.} oguri: right...i....i killed him...im a sick, twisted murderer. there, i confessed, alright??! Ranpo: "...No. You lied." oguri: ?! Ranpo: "First, if you had given the true solution, we wouldn't still be stuck here. Second...'sick'? 'Twisted'?" *yawns* "That's so cliche that the author might as well have been writing it off as just a joke...Because that's what they wrote: a farce. And a farce in which they were...the murder victim." oguri: .......... Ranpo: "...He killed himself." oguri:.................... {oguri: a-a year?} {Yokomizo: *nods* "So, I have a lot of work ahead of me." *weak smile*} {oguri: ............i-isnt there a surgery you can get? anything?} {Yokomizo: *small laugh* "Yes, of course...I consider all 'mysteries' from all angles, don't I?" *frowns* "There are no other solutions."} {oguri: ...........} {Yokomizo: "So, that leaves getting everything in order--including writing my ultimate mystery."} {oguri:....heh, even when you're dying, you're still on about your mysteries, huh?} {Yokomizo: *smiles...* "...I have the last one planned out. You know, except for the final key."} {oguri: and what is that?} {Yokomizo: "The criminal. And it has to be one who cannot be discerned halfway into the story..."} {oguri: ......who did you have in mind?} {Yokomizo: "...A friend."} {oguri: ......} oguri: ha...HAHAHAHHAHA.....alright! i was the one to play the murderer! of course i agreed! kill the man who annoyed me to the core _and_ get paid for it? why would i ever pass that up?! Ranpo: "Then why did you hide the manuscript?" oguri: eh- Ranpo: "See the water drop that smudges the ink? Well, when you write with quick-drying ink, like a professional would, no water drops. Therefore, the drops must have been long after the writing was finished...such as when the killer departed with the manuscript...and the last page would have been at the top of the stack of pages..." oguri: shut up. Ranpo: "When the murderer and the murdered are in cohoots, is that 'the ultimate mystery'? Hardly. You swapped the photocopy so that no one would analyze the water and determine that it was..” {oguri: *strangling yokomizo...tears falling* y-you're an idiot, yokomizo. y-you're the stupidest idiot i-i've ever met in my life!} {Yokomizo: *coughing* "J-just l-Like when we were s-st-students..."} {oguri: s-shut up....at least....tell me one thing....w-what is it you see...when you look at me?} {Yokomizo: *gasping...shuddering* "What I see is...the man I love..."} {oguri:.....*bites his lip, shutting eyes tightly* i love you too....} oguri:........................*eyes wide, tears falling* Ranpo: "I think we have an understanding...You know I could destroy your beloved's final mystery. And I want my friend back." oguri:....there's....no proof..... Ranpo: "There's circumstantial evidence--enough to poke enough holes in the accepted story, start up gossip, and turn this perfect mystery into nothing more than a second-rate dime-store novel." oguri: y...you wouldnt....... Ranpo: *opens his eyes* "I told you...I want my friend back. And there is something I've learned from this experience, from facing a madman like Dostoyevsky..." *sneers* "If I have to become a demon to make sure no one is ever hurt by Dostoyevsky or another of you rotten rodents, I'll gladly do it." oguri: *trembling* no........ -a shadow of dostoyevsky appears in place of ranpo- oguri: .....*terrified* Ranpo: "SURRENDER! Or I will publicly announce Yokomizo's farce and destroy his legacy!" oguri: ALRIGHT!!! *tears falling* alright...as...as much as i wanted to hate him....i loved yokomizo more than anyone...i'll turn myself in..... Ranpo: "..." *A hand touches Oguri's head* ???: "Bring back the evidence. Exonerate him. Now." oguri: ..................... -he looks up and sees....- "Dostoyevsky*: "..." *smiles* oguri:........... -and so- oguri:....*in the cop car* Poe: "So...What did the cops find?" rowena: apparently the agency's grenades were stolen during shipping. Poe: "!!! Then that should help in the case for Kunikida?" rowena: it should. *smiles* alice, we're glad you noticed that man walking off. arisugawa:....just thought......he was suspicious.... -cold silence- Poe: ._. "..." *looks around* Ranpo: "..." *approaches Oguri* oguri: ...............................................*glances up*....what do you want now? Ranpo: "I'm just tossing something I don't need--" *it's a business card* oguri:....whats this for? Ranpo: "I was bored and was researching secret organizations that could use someone to help them keep their cover." oguri: .... why give this to me? Ranpo: "Help them. The investigator recruits newcomers for Abilities Services--and if they learned the strength of your ability, they'd walk through Hell to recruit you." *turns and starts walking* "I said I'd get you a job..." oguri: ........thank you..... {-some years ago, at a junior high school-} {-a girl with dark hair is eating by herself on the roof-} {student: isnt that mushimi oguri? from class C?} {Student 2: "What 'bout them?"} {student: she never really talks to people, does she?} {mushimi: ......} {student 3: yeah, she acts like a jerk to everyone who talks to her. what a freak. lol} {???: "Excuse me."} {mushimi:...*glances up*} {???: "Is this seat taken?"} {mushimi: why do _you_ care?} {???: "I thought it's best to be polite and ask first--" *sits down* "--before taking action that could make others uncomfortable."} {mushimi: !!! *she glares* i didnt say you could sit here. get lost.} {???: "Too bad. I asked, you didn't give an answer--" *shimmies in the seat* "--and I'm comfortable now. Weird how people get comfortable in one spot, isn't it?" *smiles*} {mushimi: didnt you hear me? i said get lost!} {???: "Nope." ^^} {mushimi: ?! what are you, an idiot? *she gets up* i've just lost my appetite. thanks for nothing.} {-for weeks, you kept trying to talk to me. it never got to anything perverted, mind. but you were persistent in trying to know me...-} {mushimi: what's even your deal? why do you follow me around like a duckling? dont you have anything better to do with your life?} {???: "I wanted to get to know you."} {mushimi: tch-, thats a riot. trying to know a girl like me? who has no friends or social life? who's not even in any clubs or the like. a complete social outcast. do you really want to know someone like that?} {???: "Yes. I don't get to talk to many people..." *holds his notebook close to him*} {mushimi: ? what's that?} {???: .\\\. "...My writing?"} {mushimi: is it for an assignment?} {???: "Just...for free time." *hugs the notebook closer*} {mushimi: ....i see....} {-i remember thinking, i dont understand this boy at all...even when others would ruin my desk, throw things at me, shove me, you still stayed by my side...you even let them beat you up-} {mushimi: i dont....i dont get it.....why would you do that?} {???: *coughs, spits up blood* "...Because someone should...Because I wanted to..."} {mushimi: YOU'RE AN IDIOT, YOKOMIZO! YOU'RE THE STUPIDEST IDIOT I'VE EVER MET IN MY LIFE! *she's crying* i cant understand you at all! why would you throw your life on the line for me?!} {Yokomizo: "..." *hug*} {mushimi: ???!!!!! w-w-what-} {Yokomizo: "I didn't...want you hurt." *sniff* "I'm sorry...I just..."} {mushimi:....why? why do you persist so much with me? after all the times i insulted you and said i hated you, you never leave....i dont understand...} {Yokomizo: "...Love makes people act in unexpected ways...That is one of life's mysteries."} {mushimi: *pink in the face* y-you really are stupid....saying you love me? who could.....love a nobody like me?} {Yokomizo: "Because...you're so full of life. You're funny--intentionally. You have spirit. You don't back down..."} {mushimi: ..... } {-you were so difficult. it pissed me off so much....but i suppose you grew on me over time....-} {Yokomizo: "Feel okay?"} {mushimi:....fine...just been sick is all...} {-it was before we started senior high school...-} {mushimi:......} {Yokomizo: "So..."} {mushimi: i hate this...i hate looking at myself in the mirror......i feel all wrong! my body's all wrong, yokomizo and im going crazy! *tears falling*} {Yokomizo: "..." *holds Mushimi* "You're fine. And if you feel this way...maybe this isn't your body?"} {mushimi: i was born all wrong...i dont fit in this body....maybe if i were the son mother always wanted to have...maybe i wouldnt be so miserable?....you'd...probably not want to date me for that...huh?} {Yokomizo: "I want to date _you_."} {mushimi: i...y...yo....uu....*cries into his shoulder*} {Yokomizo: "I love you. And I want you to be who you want to be..." *strokes Mushimi's head*} {mushimi:.................yokomizo?} {*SNIP*} {-you cut my hair shorter than it was…-} {mushimi: ah-} {Yokomizo: "I think that may be a small first step?"} {mushimi: .....i...i think so..........hey.....can i ask something from you?} {Yokomizo: "Sure."} {mushimi: can you....call me 'mushitaro' from now on?} {Yokomizo: *nods* "Mushitaro."} {mushitaro:...*hugs him* thanks....} oguri:.......(i know, you'd want me to move on after you died....i've tried, believe me....but i think there's always a part of me that loves you....) -smoke billows from ahead- driver: ??? what the heck? oguri: ??? *An officer waves down the car* driver: was there an accident? Officer: "What do you think? Yes, there was. A murder." driver: a murder? Officer: "Yes. And do you know who was murdered?" driver: who? oguri: ??? *BANG* oguri: !!!!!!....... !!!!!!!!!!!!!! -with ranpo- -the cop car walkie talkie is going off- Radio: *static* "--gone--" officer: ?? rowena: ??? oguri: -npo! ranpo can you hear me?! the agency's going to get a big mission soon, DO NOT TAKE IT! IF YOU DO THE AGENCY WILL BE- -BANG BANG- rowena: ??!! -the line goes silent- ranpo: what.....what the hell? -elsewhere- yana: *pant, pant*.... *she had made it to an alley* (come on, gonch, get here soon....) Anya: "Yana!" yana: *tenses and looks back* oh....hello princess.....been a while, huh? Anya: *pouting...and looking enraged* "Don't you 'Princess' me!" yana:.....you seem mad.....is it because i didnt give you a proper goodbye? Anya: "And then you run off when I see you?! What the devil was that about?! I had to run--in these shoes--in this dress--just to catch up to you?! What the hell?!!" yana:....its pretty complicated....but i doubt we'll meet again after this, so i'll tell you......*whispers in her ear* the rats in the house of the dead......im one of them. Anya: *her eyes widen* yana:....*glances*....my ride's here.......just forget seeing me today.........*kisses her on the lips* it's our little secret, ok? Anya: *too stunned* "No..." yana: <farewell, princess.> *drops flash grenade and escapes* Anya: "W-Wait!" *tries to re-adjust her eyes, running blindly--into the street* -grab- tsugumi: anya! there you are! Anya: "Ts-Tsugumi? Where did she go..." tsugumi: what do you mean? *worried* Anya: "..." *covers her face* "I can't even see which way to go..." tsugumi: anya anya are you ok?? -elsewhere- yana:....<come on, let's go.> Ivan: <Of course.> *starts driving...glances in the rear-view mirror* "?!!" <Are you injured?!> yana: ?? <what do you mean?> Ivan: <You're crying.> yana: eh?.....*she touches her cheek. it's wet* so i am.....huh.....weird.... Ivan: "...But you're not hurt?" yana: i dont....think so.... -later, after reopening kunikida's case, he was declared innocent and released- -pop pop- -confetti all over- aya: welcome home, kunikida!! ^u^ Kunikida: "..." *nods* "Thank you." naomi: we wanted to make a notebook cake, but this was all we could make. *it's a simple round cake with a notebook crudely drawn with frosting on it* Kunikida: "...It's the thought that counts." atsushi: *smiles* fukuzawa:..... Kunikida: "..." *sits* "...May I have some water?" fukuzawa: of course....after you're all rested up, we have a new mission. ranpo: *tenses* Kunikida: "...So soon?" *his hand shakes slightly along the glass* fukuzawa: but first, i want you to get rest, kunikida. you could use it. Kunikida: "Of course." *sips the water* "..." ("It's so different from what I've been drinking...") yosano: i'll need to check vitals later. so come see me when you're ready. Kunikida: "Of course. Later this afternoon." *sets the glass down, sits upright* "Parameters for the mission, sir?" fukuzawa: alright. but first, i'll need to explain something to everyone. this may come off as a shock, so i want you all in a good mindset. Dazai: "..." Kunikida: "Sir?" ranpo: ..... {oguri: ranpo can you hear me?! the agency's going to get a big mission soon, DO NOT TAKE IT! IF YOU DO THE AGENCY WILL BE-} (will be what?) Tanizaki: "Was this the mission you had talked about before...before?" fukuzawa: *he nods* yes. you will be traveling abroad for this mission. Tanizaki: "Well, we have most passports in order. I'm still working on Kyoka's..." Kyoka: "...I could expedite the process. Which post office do I need to visit--" atsushi: kyouka.. ._.; Tanizaki: "No need for that--I'll just visit the post office myself." ^^; "Without knives, tasers--" Kyoka: "A pen is also a deadly weapon." Dazai: "I can confirm~" kirako: ^^;; Kunikida: *stares at Dazai and Kyoka* "NO KNIVES. NO TASERS. NO PENS. LET TANIZAKI HANDLE THIS, OR I SWEAR I WILL PUT DEMERITS IN BOTH OF YOUR FILES." *stares at Atsushi* "Have you not been keeping a tighter leash on these two?" atsushi: we've been doing our best. Kunikida: "..." *sighs* "I know. Just...keep an eye on them." aya: ...... -elsewhere- Anya: *curled up in bed* "..." tsugumi: anya? we brought you some snacks. Anya: "..." *grunts* "Thank you." tsugumi:....we're here for you, ok? Anya: "..." *sniff* "O-Okay..." tsugumi:....*hug* Anya: *starts crying, shivering* tsugumi: it's alright.... -elsewhere- yana: .......... Ivan: "..." <You've been quiet.> yana: hm? oh....sorry.....been feeling kinda sick..... Ivan: <Let's get you some chicken soup.> yana: thanks.......you mentioned something about a new recruit showing up soon? lydia:..............*excalibur face* we'll need to stock up on alcohol. yana: why, they a heavy drinker? lydia:............no. Ivan: <We...just have to do our best through this for Master and Mini Master~> ^^;;;;;;; yana: ?? *There is a small explosion between the three of them* ???: "GUESS WHO'S BACK?!" lydia:................*long sigh* yana: <what the fuck?!> ???: "It's me! Go-Go-Gogol!!!" yana:........*gives ivan a weird look as if to ask 'why'?* Ivan: owo; "Just...part of Master's brilliant plan. I think. I hope. I don't know anymore..." yana:....lydia, get as much booze as humanly possible. lydia: <already on it.> Gogol: *dancing...to no music* Q: oh boy, is the circus here? *shiny eyes* Gogol: "I ask the questions here, okay?" *takes off his hat, pulls out a chocolate bunny* "You like candy?" Q: *nom* ^u^ thaaanks. 💗 zoey: ??? Gogol: "??? Who's she?" lydia: <our new medic. the child's foster mother> Gogol: <Is she any good?> lydia:.... <as a medic or as a mother?> -elsewhere- Vulcan: *adjusting wires* "Just a bit more--" *zap* "Ouch!" karin: you ok? Vulcan: "Gah...Yeah, just attached to the wrong wire." *attaches two others* "Okay. That should start it. Put it on without weapons engaged?" karin: alrighty! *putting it on* Vulcan: *checking a tablet* "Okay, looking good...Try the flamethrower?" -FWOOOOM- karin: looking good! Vulcan: "Alright! That's what I'm talking about--" *Fire alarm goes off* karin:...*sweatdrop* -elsewhere- higuchi: *hands in paperwork* here, those should be the forms. all filled out. Hirotsu: "You're sure about this?" higuchi: *she nods* this is for the good of the mafia. Hirotsu: "Quite a team you picked..." *signs off* "You got a pilot?" higuchi: *she nods* Hirotsu: "And you're sure about...the Russian?" higuchi: she has a name, sir. -_-; but she seems to be trustworthy. Hirotsu: "Very well. Keep an eye on her, though. When do you leave?" higuchi: in a few days. Hirotsu: "Understood. You will need to get a cover while overseas." -elsewhere- Belkia: "You up for a girls' night?" naho: yep! it's gonna be lit! Belkia: "Well, it's going to be dull here. Sham will probably make 'boys night' into charades and bonsai pruning." Shamrock: X_-; lavender: you can watch scary movies if you want. Belkia: "And see how quickly we make Sham pee himself!" Shamrock: x_-### -elsewhere- katya: -and after we pull the wrench out from his eye socket, i said 'i thought wrenches were supposed to _fix_ things!' *cackling* pushkin: hahaha! XD tachihara: ._______o;;;;;;; Chuuya: -_-;;; miura:...how is that even remotely funny? katya: *shrug* what can i say? when you've been in the rats as long as we have, you kind of develop a fucked-up sense of humor. Chuuya: "I motion that we limit them to knock-knock jokes." katya: alright. knock knock. Chuuya: "Who's there?" katya: so. Chuuya: "So who?" katya: so who's going to dig the hole for the body? HAHAHAHAH!!! naoya:..... >->;;; Chuuya: *sigh* "Still not as awful as before..." katya: oh? well then, i accept your challenge. -elsewhere- Daisy: *asleep on couch* Fitzgerald: ._.;; "...What do we pay her for?" mary: i think she has a fever. eckleburg: D8> i'll call a doctor. Fitzgerald: "??? We don't have one working in this building?" louisa: *checking the files* *Someone enters the room* ???: "Hello. I'm the company physician..." Fitzgerald: "Ah, Owl Eyes, come in." Owl Eyes: ( - ) _ ( - ) ;;;; "Of course..." *walks up to Daisy* "I'll check the patient..." -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." *slow inhale* -knocking- Kunikida: "..." *waits* "...Yes?" aya: hey, katai's here! Kunikida: "Oh, well, I should greet--" *HUG* Kunikida: "..." Katai: Q____Q "I'M SORRY!" aya: *leg hug* Kunikida: "...For...what?" Katai: "I should have gotten you out sooner! I kept going down rabbit holes--but it all kept disappearing!" Kunikida: "...I'm out now. It's past. Thank you." aya: *tiny smile* Katai: Q_____Q *still hugging Kunikida* "...You've gotten thin..." Kunikida: -_-; "Enough." aya: well, we're gonna make you the best dinner of all time! Kunikida: "...I'm sure it'll be good. What were you thinking?" aya: let's see what we got! Katai: *looking in the cupboards* "Pasta?" aya: heck yes!! -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *shivers in the cold outside* rashomon: *sad growl* Akutagawa: "..." *awkward pet* "Let's get inside already..." *turns into a random building* -elsewhere- Ted: *humming lightly* ???: <there you are. the boss has been meaning to speak with you.> Ted: "???" <Where to?> -elsewhere- Kid: *reviewing files...yawns* lord death: long day? Kid: *nods* "The recent crimes had me trying to find patterns...But it's all a jumble now." homura: so strange. it could take a month to get it all in order.... Kid: *looks at Homura* "Good thing we have people quick at bringing order to chaos..." homura: hmm..... -elsewhere- pushkin: *singing* what ever happened to predictability? the milkman, the paperboy, evening tv~ *whistling* Gin: -______________- pushkin: Owo;;;;;; heeeeeeyyyyy giiiin.... you're not still mad at me about the whole 'poisoning your bro' thing....right? ^-^;;;;;;;; Gin: "It's how I think of you." pushkin: QuQ;;;;;;;; Gin: "You should be aware that anyone in the Mafia is obligated to stop their peer should they be a threat to the organization..." pushkin: noted. .w.;;;;;; but i can understand why you're pissed off at me about your bro. hell, if something like that happened to my siblings, i'd be pissed too. Gin: "Your parents had more of you?" pushkin: i come from a pretty big family. Gin: "Hmm. Doubt you speak with them as much as you want." pushkin: no kidding. and given my line of work... ^-^;;; Gin: "...Yes." *looks out the window* pushkin:....i got photos. ^^ Gin: "Oh?" pushkin: ^u^ -he wasnt kidding when he said he was from a big family- tachihara:... .________________________.; Gin: "...I thought it would be your face PhotoShopped onto multiple babies." pushkin: hardee har......*making mental note to do that as a joke* Gin: "What's the age difference?" pushkin: im one of the older kids, and most of them are in their teens, with some in the single digits. Tachihara: it’s like the Russian Duggars. -elsewhere- Tanizaki: *packing his suitcase* naomi: *squeeeee* im so excited!!! >u< Tanizaki: ^^;;; "You figure out which tourist stops to visit?" naomi: still looking online. Tanizaki: "Like a museum or a play?" naomi: *nod nod* Tanizaki: "Hmm..." *checks his phone* "This one might be good--but I'll have to pack a suit." -elsewhere- Gogol: <Who's the best dancer? I'm the best dancer! Who's the best dancer? I'M THE BES--> lydia: <please go to sleep already.> Gogol: <Did I wake you?> lydia: <how can you wake me if i wasnt even sleeping?> -_-# Gogol: <Have you tried warm milk and a bedtime story? I got a great one!> lydia: -____- (the things i do for love...) Gogol: <How about 'The Frozen Woman of the Lake'? That one helps me sleep!> -elsewhere- Dazai: "I'm back." *carrying in groceries* kirako: *smiles* mii: *mreow* Dazai: *pets Mii* "I can start up dinner--even got some of the fancy lettuce." kirako: thanks. Dazai: "How you feeling?" kirako: alright. *rubs her stomach* Dazai: "...How's the little one?" kirako: coming along.....want to listen? Dazai: "...Y-Yeah..." *approaches...presses his head against her belly* "...!!!" kirako: ?? what is it? Dazai: "Just...listening." kirako:....*pets his head* Dazai: =///= kirako: *smiles* Dazai: "Next doctor's appointment coming up?" -elsewhere- Lucy: "That's a big trip." atsushi: yeah. im kind of nervous. Lucy: "You haven't traveled that far, have you?" atsushi: no. i've never left the country. Lucy: "I hardly think crossing the border from Canada counts as much travel..." *shudders* "Not after reports of rampaging starving wild men tearing through local waffle houses..." atsushi:...oook then? Lucy: "...!!!" *shiny eyes* "They have fancy chocolate in Germany, right?!" atsushi: i think so. i'll be sure to bring some back for you. Lucy: *glomp* atsushi: O/////////O *tiger tail sticks straight up* Lucy: *cheek smooch, hug* -elsewhere- yana: and _that_, Q, is where babies come from. Q: O___________________________________.;;;;;;; Ivan: O-O; <Maybe that was a mistake?> Q: QAQ I THOUGHT MY THINGY WAS ONLY FOR PEEING!! Ivan: >_< "This is going to backfire..." Q: how do i switch between pee and c-men? yana: DONT...say it out loud. ._.;;; Ivan: *looks around* zoey: oh, sweetie. it's natural... ^^ *hug* Ivan: >_> Q: so then im _not_ supposed to pee in them? Ivan: >_____< zoey: *smiles* your papa....put his semen inside me....and soon....you're little sibling will be born~<3 Ivan: *covers his face* <Such awful parenting...> yana: <think _you_ could do better?> Ivan: "Hmph." <Why would I?> yana:....*shrug* <just thinking out loud...> Ivan: "..." *stares at Q* <I could always mold him into Master's image~> yana:..... >->;;;; <forget i even asked.> lydia: <ivan no> Ivan: "Young child! I will make you into the man that will earn your father the pride and acclaim he deserves!" Q: QuQ~? zoey: *HISSSSSS* Ivan: " *HISSSSSS* yourself!" *smiles at Q* "Let's get you a better outfit than the one that makes you look like a nightmarish ventriloquist dummy sent to haunt the innocent and drive the wicked into despair~" zoey: mommy will pick out a nice little outfit for you! Ivan: " 'Mommy' can't even dress herself without looking like a gigantic <slut>!" zoey: at least _i_ dont wrap bandages around my head like an idiot! Ivan: "IT'S MY AESTHETIC! What's your aesthetic--early 21-century skank?!" zoey: i happen to enjoy the leather! it makes me feel....as though master is punishing me all the time <3 yana:......................*facepalm* Ivan: "..." <I was letting leather rub against my nethers long before your whorish backside was brought into this organization, you psychopath.> yana: <stop them before they hurt themselves.> lydia: <vanyushka, i think you've made your point.> *sweatdrop* Ivan: "I weep for poor Master, to have such a woman incapable of caring for a child, now carrying his child. Her womb is not fit for garbage!" lydia: *grabs him by the throat and glares* Ivan: "!!!" lydia: <behave.> Ivan: "..." >_> <I was just saying...> lydia: *STAAAAARE* Ivan: ._.;;;; <...Okay.> yana: looks like it was a stalemate, then. Ivan: >_< -elsewhere- Kid: *sits back* stocking: *snuggle* hehe~ Kid: *hug* =\\\\w\\\\= "So nice..." stocking: hmhm~<3 *nuzzle* im so lucky. Kid: "???" stocking: to have such a wonderful husband~<3 Kid: "D'aw..." *hugs* "You're too good to be true." stocking: *giggles and kisses his jaw* Kid: ^\\\^ "Aaaa~" stocking: *sits down on his laps and snuggles* u///u Kid: *strokes her hair, holding her close* "I love you." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *reading* mito: *asleep on his lap* Chuuya: *strokes her back* mito: =w= Chuuya: *keeps petting as he reads--* ("This is a weird mission...Why that far overseas for them?") {Chuuya: "Why there?"} {higuchi: according to reports, mori was raised there. if we investigate his home, we could potentially find hints as to his whereabouts.} {Chuuya: "...You think he traveled that far?"} {higuchi: cant say for sure....} {Chuuya: "Well, I'm guessing Motojiro can help with that--maybe trace some of Mori's usual scents..."} {higuchi: perhaps.} {Chuuya: "...I guess I'm keeping an eye on Akutagawa, then?"} {higuchi: *she nods*} Chuuya: *sighs* "Maybe a meal would work..." -elsewhere- Kunikida: *sitting up in bed* "..." -the apartment is silent, aya is asleep in her room- Kunikida: "..." *shudders* {Kunikida: *strapped to his bed*} nobuko: *laying next to him* i love you...doppo...*smiling* Kunikida: "You're not real...You're not..." nobuko: dont you....want me? Kunikida: "...I don't want fantasies. I want...my ideal." nobuko: even after we made love in this same bed so long ago?.....you felt so good... Kunikida: "Stop..." *crying* "Just stop..." nobuko: *undressing.....revealing her body is falling apart, with patches of skin missing, revealing bones under* Kunikida: "!!!" *backs up* nobuko: i want you....i miss you so much its so cold its so cold its so cold.... Kunikida: "NO!" *swings his arm* aya: *slams the door, holding a hammer* WHATS GOING ON IN HERE?! Kunikida: *backed up to the wall* Q_Q aya: kunikida what the heck happened? i heard a noise and i thought someone broke in! Kunikida: "...Just a nightmare. I am sorry to have woken you. ...AND WHY DO YOU HAVE THE HAMMER?!" aya: in case of an intruder. Kunikida: "..." *sigh* "A hammer is ineffective without proper aim. Tomorrow, we train you on projectiles." aya: neato! Kunikida: "...Try to go back to sleep." aya: ok. niiight. -morning- Kouyou: "Nervous leaving again?" leo: *nods* Kouyou: "Understandable. Go you even know German?" leo: ....not...much.... 7.7; Kouyou: "The Mafia will find a way to provide a translator--" *THUMP* leo: *jumps slightly* ah! *Motojiro is pressed against the window--having crashed into it* leo: ._.; *opens the window* are you alright? Motojiro: *lifts his head, his nose bruised* "PEACHY!" *he's hanging onto a rope he swung on--and holds up a translation book* leo: ah. so then you're our translator? Kouyou: -_-; "Well, he is a polygot, but his German is rather poor..." Motojiro: ^^; "I'm working on that!" *suddenly speaking fluent German* <You have nothing to fear when I'm on the job!> leo: ^^ Kouyou: "...You're still getting the vowels wrong." leo: at least it's better than nothing, right? Motojiro: *shiny eyes* Kouyou: *sighs* "Very well. Proceed with the mission." leo: understood. Motojiro: "Yay!" >w< -elsewhere- Takehisa: *removes his glasses, rubs his eyes* komori: *asleep at her desk* Takehisa: "..." *grabs a blanket, places it over her shoulders* komori: zzzz .... *her mouth slit scars are partially visible* Takehisa: "???" komori: zzzz Takehisa: "..." *he turns away, walks away slowly* ( -elsewhere- Todoroki: "Where are you going?" fuyumi: just running errands. Todoroki: "Ah. Need help?" fuyumi: can you watch the apartment while im out? Todoroki: "Yes. Expecting anything? Deliveries?" fuyumi: not at the top of my head. -elsewhere- Daisy: *groans, opens her eyes* "My head..." louisa: are you alright? Daisy: "What happened? I had a fever and...I blacked out?" louisa: i think so, but you were treated by doctor- Fitzgerald: "Owl Eyes! This bill is obscene! How dare you charge this much!" Owl Eyes: ( - ) _ ( - )# louisa: *she looks* *The bill is for $100* louisa: ._.; Owl Eyes: ( - ) _ ( - ) "Sir, you spent $100 on that gaudy sweater for your pet fox." Mr. Tsubaki: *scratching* >_< -elsewhere- Mori: "...They're going?" fukuzawa: yes. Mori: "Hmm...That way leads to death." fukuzawa: ? Mori: "Looking into my past...That has not worked out well for many." fukuzawa: ..... Mori: *sighs* "I thought that trap in the clinic would be enough." fukuzawa: ....yeah... Mori: "...You better have some good people there. I just got a bad feeling...After Father, there was a power vacuum." fukuzawa: oh? Mori: "Just imagine...people like us. Do you think, ever for a second, that us--the Agency, the Mafia, the Guild, now the Rats--are the only Ability organizations?" fukuzawa:.....i have heard of 'order of the clock tower' in passing.... Mori: "...My father was not an Ability user. And the vacuum he left...you'd need an _army_ of Ability users to fill it..." fukuzawa: ..... Mori: "..." *lets out a small laugh* fukuzawa:...what's so funny? Mori: "Just thinking...if not for the power balance, your Agency and my Mafia would've wiped each other out. What do you do when you're somewhere where your treaty doesn't mean a damn?" fukuzawa: .....we find a way to make things work. Mori: "Hmph. I'd like to see that..." -elsewhere- Gogol: *curled up asleep--on the floor* barkova: OwO~? Gogol: *dog sleep kick* barkova: *nuzzle* =w= *puppy growl* Gogol: *small dog purr* lydia:....(not even going to question it��fyodor, what is your plan, exactly?) Gogol: *yawns, opens his eyes* "... ??? You got a dog?" lydia: <gogol, you remember barkova. she's one of our members? =_=;> yana: <to be fair, we havent seen much of her recently...> Gogol: <Do you think I remember everything I see...um...> *holds a hand up to Yana's head* <...What was your name? Anya?> yana:.........................................................................................yana. im new. more or less....... -after filling him in on all that has been going on- Gogol: <When we busting him out?> yana: <for now, we're awaiting orders. could take a long time, mind you...but thats just how things are.> Gogol: <How unpredictable can you get?> yana:......*shrug* -elsewhere- Emine: =________= *yawns* mono: *walking to the bathroom to take a shower* Emine: *walks by* mono:....what? Emine: "...You're off to shower?" mono: yeah, so? Emine: "...Nothing. Nothing at all." *keeps walking* mono:....hm.... *opens the door* Assi: *just stepped out of the shower* "..." mono:..... .///. Assi: "..." *can't see at all--grabs his glasses, puts them on* "..." O\\\\\\\O mono: EXCUSE ME! *shoves him out of the way and slams the door behind her* Assi: D: "H-Hey!" *slams on the door* "At least give me my towel!" -TOWEL TOSS- Assi: *towel over his eyes* "...Thank you!" ^\\\\^ -elsewhere- Anya: "..." *takes a shirt--and tears it in half* rowena: miss hepburn? Anya: "Hmm?" *has a sewing kit* rowena: is everything alright? Anya: "...I just...want to try something new..." *starts sewing some cloth scraps* rowena: hmm, well it's good to take up a hobby. ^^ Anya: "I-I hope..." *her eyes look wet* rowena:...miss hepburn? *worried* Anya: "I-I'm fine..." *puts on a smile* tsugumi:.... -elsewhere- Katai: *staring at his laptop* "So much new information...It's pouring in, like a firehose..." keek: no kidding.....*tenses* Katai: "..." *rubs his eyes* "Too much. Need a break..." *looks at her* "...What's wrong?" keek: no-nothing. *closes out window* Katai: "...I'll make some ramen..." *opens the microwave* "Want some?" keek: sure.... -elsewhere- Chuuya: *splashes water on his face* mito: *mewl* Chuuya: *dries his face, looks at Mito* "Still awake, huh?" mito: *mreow* Chuuya: "And probably hungry..." *pets* mito: *purr* -elsewhere- Iida: "--then Sero unfortunately got taped to the wall by this hothead, egotistical, obnoxious, supercilious--" Bakugo: "WHO ARE YOU CALLING 'SUPERCILIOUS'?!" Iida: "--reprobate." sero: please help me. Aizawa: "..." *grabs one bit of the tape* mina: you lost me at super-silly-us. Todoroki: "He's saying that Bakugo is under the false assumption that he is superior to everyone else--" Bakugo: "I AM BETTER THAN ALL Y'ALL!" mina: oh. Mineta: -_- "I don't think Bakugo is super-licious. I'm super-licious for all the ladies." jirou:..... *SLAM DUNK INTO THE TRASHCAN* where's the paper shredder? Izuku: ._.; "Um, here?" *hands the shredder* -elsewhere- Kyoka: "More. I want all the make-up work I will have to do while overseas." *has a wheelbarrow full of tests, worksheets, and textbooks* atsushi: ._.; Sid: "I appreciate your dedication--but stop. This is killing me." Kyoka: "..." atsushi:...*awkward cough* Sid: "...Y-You know what I meant..." T~T -elsewhere- Magaki: *sets down empty teacup* <Now what?> tsubaki: <perhaps some more english lessons?> Magaki: *nods* <I would like that.> *takes out notebook and textbook* tsubaki: *taking out some flashcards* Magaki: <That is a...um...> "--cat?" tsubaki: *she nods* <that's right.> cat. ^^ Magaki: *small smile* <G-Good...Do you have a> "cat" <at your home?> tsubaki: <not exactly.> Magaki: <Ah. No pets?> tsubaki:.... ^-^; *holds up another card* Magaki: "???" ("Did I say something wrong?") <That's...a> "house"? -elsewhere- Daisy: -_-# "I'm fine. You can stop worrying." eckleburg: just want to make sure you arent over exerting yourself. Daisy: *stands up* "Do I look like I'm over-exer--" *starts to wobble* eckleburg: !!! *nice catch* Daisy: "..." >\\\\> "Just set me down." eckleburg: .////.;;; r-r-right. sorry. Daisy: *sits down* >\\\\\> Fitzgerald: *walks by* "Oh, you still look like you have a fever--" Daisy: *punches Fitzgerald in the jaw* fitzgerald: *not even phased*....did she get any sleep last night? -elsewhere- Poe: "--and turned out to be quite a bizarre tale." lana: sounds like it. Poe: "I had considered writing it--but Ranpo was adamant." lana:....and that 'cleaner'. do you think he's really....? Poe: "..." *lowers his head, shakes his head* lana: ..... Poe: "...Ranpo has changed since." lana:...do you think he's alright? Poe: "He seems distracted, worried." lana:....and how are you holding up? Poe: "..." *sighs* "I wish I had figured out the mystery." lana: well, all we can do now is move forwards, right? Poe: "..." *moves his hand to hers* lana:....*kiss* Poe: =\\\\= "Mmm." -elsewhere- higuchi: *in the private jet* ... Motojiro: OwO leo: this is a lot more comfortable than my last flight... Motojiro: "...O-Only the best here..." leo: ...*small smile* higuchi: *checking map* Motojiro: *clear his throat* "Where do we begin the search?" higuchi: we'll be landing at berlin airport. so there's a good place as any to start. Motojiro: "I'll have to get my tech set up...I am fascinated by the tunnels." leo: ^^....*checking her passport* -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." *sits at his desk* "..." *adjusts his chair* "..." *shifts a pencil on his desk* "..." *inhales--it sounds slightly hallow, wavering* ???: kunikida? Kunikida: "!!!" *turns, his hand opening his book* kenji: are you ok? Kunikida: "..." *he had opened the book to the 'gun' page* "...Uneasy." kenji: ?? Kunikida: "I-I just need...water." *shuts his book, sets it on the desk, walks to the kitchen* kenji: .... Kunikida: *opens the cupboard* "...These aren't the same glasses. What happened to the ones from before?" yosano: ?? Kunikida: "These aren't the same glasses? What, did Dazai smash them in another failed suicide attempt? Why did this change while I was gone?" *shaking* yosano: kunikida, kunikida take it easy......what happened to you in that prison.....t-they didnt....did they? Kunikida: "Wh-What? Do what to me?" yosano: did anything happen there? if so, what was it? Kunikida: "...It was nothing. Just...nothing." yosano:....if you need to talk, im here to listen... Kunikida: "..." *nods, grabs a glass, fills it with water* -later- Tanizaki: "...He's not doing well, is he?" yosano: *shakes head* Tanizaki: "...Is this mission going to help him, or make it worse?" yosano: for his sake and the sake of the agency, im hoping its the former. Tanizaki: "Not likely the boss will let him refuse--or that Kunikida _would_ refuse. I promise, we'll keep an eye on him." -elsewhere- emily: so, remind me again what exactly we're looking for? Steinbeck: "There is a hidden treasure in one of these mines. We find it, and we have it all--jewels, gold--" ebie: what then? Steinbeck: "Then we split the money to fund what we need, and save enough of it for the next treasure hunt." oscar: sounds lovely~ -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Better?" lisa:....*nod*.... Vulcan: "..." *holds her hand* "I'm here." lisa:.....*holds onto him* Vulcan: *strokes her head* "You're here..." -morning- Kunikida: *splashes water on his face...his razor is there* "..." *looks at the razor, reaches for it--his hand still shaking* "..." *inhales slowly* -later, at the airport- Kyouka: "Well, we're off." kenji: good luck everyone! yosano: we'll hold down the fort while you're gone! Lucy: "Come back safely." atsushi: we will! ^^ Kunikida: "..." naomi: ok, our flight is on terminal 5 Tanizaki: "Last check--everyone has passports?" -yep- Tanizaki: *nods* "Well, we'll see you when we return." kirako: do your best! ranpo: ... Dazai: "??? Ranpo?" ranpo: ??? Dazai: "..." *smiles* "Keep an eye on Kirako?" ranpo: will do. Kunikida: "...Goodbye." -and so, on the plane- Tanizaki: "Quite different being the passenger than the pilot." ^^; naomi: *checking brochures* Kyoka: "What's our first stop?" atsushi: lets see.... *checking map and agenda* Kunikida: "It'll be to check into the hotel first." atsushi: right. so where are we staying? Kunikida: "Wurzburg Hotel." Dazai: "Ah, the one with the nun's ghost?" *silent* Tanizaki: "..." Q_Q naomi: ._.; Kunikida: "Look, I had to find something on short notice--hotels book far in advance--" Kyoka: "I already have anti-ghost measures. Now, where did I pack my taser--" -meanwhile- leo: *looking in store windows* Motojiro: owo "...F-Fancy clothing shops, huh?" leo: *she nods* Motojiro: "Did you want to go inside?" leo: um... well, im still figuring out the currency... Motojiro: *pulls out an abacus* "Well, we can solve the exchange rate here..." higuchi: ^^; Motojiro: "And we can exchange right over there-" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Super!" *turns on the sink faucet* "Just give it a moment..." -elsewhere- tamaki: *SCREAM* maki: ??! Akitaru: "...I thought I had said not to use the water for a few minutes?" maki: *runs to tamaki's room*... O-O; tamaki: *she's holding a broom....with a bird perched on the end of it* Arthur: *walks in* "...A griffin?" tamaki: shhh.. please dont fly, come on. just stay still, easy does it... *trying to get it to the window* bird: *staring* Arthur: "..." tamaki: *sticks the broom tip out the window, and the bird flies away as tamaki yells and slams the window shut*... *phew* Arthur: "..." *pats her head* shinra: between arthur and that bird. seems she's a magnet for bird brains. iris: *chuckle* shinra! Arthur: -_-; "I will have you know my brain is far larger than that tiny griffin's." maki: at least you survived. tamaki: -A-; i dont even remember leaving the window open... Victor: .________. Vulcan: T_T "That poor bird..." maki: ^-^;.... commander? what's with that smile? Akitaru: "Just...thinking." *sniffs* shinra: .... -elsewhere- Hyde: "And that's the last of the ice cream--all stocked!" ochako: *phew* Hyde: *grabs two sodas* "So, what you up to this weekend?" ochako: going to be cramming mostly. i heard licht's going to be doing a show soon? Hyde: -_-# "So that's why he's so irritated...Yeah, should be a big showing." ochako: sounds fun. ^^ -elsewhere- Lucy: "..." *sigh* aya: lonely? Lucy: "Yeah..." *looks at her phone* "Not one message..." -ping- atsushi: [we're here ^o^] Lucy: OwO *texting fast* [oh good to hear] atsushi: *smiling* *sends a pic of himself, kyouka, and dazai posing in front of a sign* Lucy: >w< [looks great. u heading to your hotel?] atsushi: [yeah.] Lucy: [check in before you get to bed--although i'll probably be asleep by then] atsushi: [will do. love you. <3 ] Lucy: .\\\\. [love u 2] aya: awww. ^^ -meanwhile- atsushi: .///////////////////////////////////////////////////. Dazai: "How we splitting the rooms?" naomi: i call dibs on bro's room~<3 Kyoka: "???" Tanizaki: -\\\\-;;; Kunikida: -_-; "I'm rooming with Dazai to keep him out of trouble." Dazai: owo "Little old me~?" atsushi: so, how many rooms do we have? Kyoka: "Two." atsushi: ah. so then we'll have to choose to either be with dazai and kunikida or the tanizakis. Kyoka: *staaaaaaaaaaaaaare* atsushi: ...rock paper scissors? Dazai: "Dibs on Atsushi!!!" atsushi: 0-0; erm- naomi: that means kyouka's rooming with us. yay! ^u^ *HUUUUUG* Kyoka: "...Uuuuuuuuum--" Dazai: *grabs Atsushi* "Let's get our beds picked!" Tanizaki: ._. naomi: we're gonna have great girl bonding time and it's gonna be the best! atsushi: ._.; Kyoka: "..." *whispers to Atsushi* "Help me." ???:.....*walking away* -meanwhile tachihara:...akutagawa? you ok- Akutagawa: *violently shaking* "Fine." tachihara:.... >->;;; pushkin: <-<;;;;;;;;;;;; tachihara: hey, why not have some quality guy time? check the arcades and shit. Akutagawa: "...I don't think my agreement said I cannot kill video game characters in a video game. That should exorcise some frustrations." tachihara: there ya go. *pat pat* -elsewhere- ???:.....hm? who let you in here? girl: um....m....m-mr goethe? goethe: ah, so you know me, little lady? girl: i-i heard something y-you might want to know.... goethe: well get to it. girl: there's these people from the states. the 'armed detective agency'...t-they were sent here to eliminate you. goethe: hnn?....so the authorities are resorting to such means? what a pain....thanks kid, now get outta here. girl: *she exits*.......*enters a phone booth and calls someone* <miss yana, i told them!> yana: good job, elizaveta. elizaveta: hehe... yana: two birds...one stone... -elsewhere- Katai: Q___Q Poe: *looking around* "Why did you call us in?" rowena: did something happen? blair: lenore! so glad to see you again! lenore: 7///7; you as well. Katai: "I-I-I had thought wi-without the Agency here, they might need...backup?" *shivers under blanket...while he's standing* Poe: Q_Q;;; rowena: ah, i see. we'll gladly help out then. ^^ Katai: "Th-Thank you!" *pulls out a file* "I received this one from the boss--Bl-Blair? Where is it?" blair: here you go~<3 Katai: ^\\\\^ Poe: "???" *looks at the file* "Rowena, isn't this near the school?" lenore: *sigh* classic her. rowena: hmm. i believe so. fukuzawa:... *small smile* (it's only temporary, but they feel right at home here... maybe when the others return, i should consider hiring them...poe will have to take the entrance exam, however...) Poe: " 'Her'?" lenore: blair was one of my fellow familiars once upon a time ago. rowena: oh, i see. -elsewhere- chie: *rocking toru and humming* Yohei: *finishes setting the sheets back on Toru's crib...smiles* toru: zzzz Yohei: *walks over quietly, looks at Toru* toru: zzzz *he looks so peaceful* Yohei: *whispers to Chie* "He's so calm..." -elsewhere- leo: *brushing her hair* Motojiro: *in his room, fiddling with a translator app* leo: *finishing* motoji-.... o/////o Motojiro: "??? Yes?" *he was wearing his glasses* leo:.....hello. *her hair antennae pops back out from having been brushed down* Motojiro: "...Hello." ^w^ "Settling well into the hotel?" leo: y-yes....mind if i sit down? 7////7; Motojiro: "Of course!" *bounces in the seat* "They're comfy!" leo: r-right... *sits next to him*....so your ability.....it protects you from lemon shaped bombs? Motojiro: *notices her sitting next to him* o\\\\w\\\\o *nod nod nod* "I tried limes. It didn't go well." leo: pardon if this sounds rude, but the conditions to your ability are....oddly specific. ^^; Motojiro: "N-Not rude at all! I guess it's...just my luck?" ^^;; leo: i suppose.....*sad smile* Motojiro: "??? I-I'm sorry..." leo: i-it's fine. you dont have to apologize for anything..... Motojiro: "...I've looked into how abilities came to be--but it's still confusing." *scratches his cheek* leo: do you think....the book is the origin for those abilities? Motojiro: *sighs* "I would love to know. But without getting to examine the book, I can't make a good hypothesis." leo:.....one of the reasons i had joined the rats was to find the book and get rid of my ability...that way, i could die. Motojiro: "!!!" leo:...*wipes a tear* s-sorry. just...missing my family still, i guess..... Motojiro: "...I'm so sorry..." leo: its fine...it was long ago.... Motojiro: "..." *nods* "..." *pats her hand* leo:...*small blush* t-thank you....*lean* Motojiro: .\\\\\. *puts a hand on her shoulder* leo:....*small smile* Motojiro: "..." *smiles* -morning- Dazai: =w= "Zzz..." Kunikida: *slight snore* atsushi: *on the couch* zzzz *leg twitch* Dazai: *snuggles close* Kunikida: *wrinkles his nose...then falls back asleep* atsushi:.... *yawwwn* Dazai: *cuddles* Kunikida: *yawns loudly* Dazai: =3= atsushi: *brushing teeth* Dazai: *puts a leg over Kunikida--* Kunikida: *eyes break open* "..." *slow head turn* Dazai: =w= "Zzz..." *CRASH* atsushi: ?! *spits out toothpaste and runs over* WHAT HAP-.....um... ._.; Kunikida: *smacking Dazai with a pillow* "I. TOLD. YOU. TO. STAY. ON. YOUR. SIDE!" Dazai: "Oh, daddy--harder~" ^w^ atsushi:....................................i'll just....go make breakfast. *closes the door* odasaku: learn not to ask. ._.; Tanizaki: *exiting his room* "Wh-What was that?" naomi: *speed walks over to where kunikida and dazai are*.....hello gentlemen. dont mind me. Tanizaki: -_-; -elsewhere- boy: hey jakob. did you hear? Boy 2: "Hear what?" boy: those agency guys should be around here today. what do you say we play a few jokes, on them~? *he grins, revealing a row of shark teeth* Jakob: "Sounds fun! But, um...Wilhelm? Watch the smile?" wilhelm: ^u^; Jakob: *looks around* "Where's best to wait..." wilhelm: how about there? *points to a small shop* Jakob: "Ah, splendid!" wilhelm: fufufufu, this is gonna be great. -elsewhere- Stein: "..." *looking at a registry of older houses* soul: so what's today's game plan? Stein: "...I'm going to take a trip. Investigate the neighborhood." soul: right. Stein: *grabs a photo, puts it in his pocket* soul: *looking around* *Outside the street is already busy...Looks like some colorful characters* soul: *watching them* *One kid points to the shop* soul:...*stomach growls* *enters the shop* *One boy is giggling at something the other boy said* boy: *chuckles* um...excuse me, mr? soul: ?? boy: *griiiins* soul: huh...small world, i guess. Boy 2: *smiles* "My brother has awesome chompers, doesn't he?" soul: he sure does. boy: i'm really good a biting stuff. especially sweets. i can prove it to you too! Boy 2: ^w^ soul: oh? boy: but we dont have much money to buy any... soul:....<i'd like to buy some snacks for the kids?> Clerk: <Okay. What would you like, sir?> boy: *already has a few sweets picked out* soul:... .-.; <all this im guessing.> Clerk: <Very well. That'll be 15 euros.> -and so- boy: thank you mister~ fufufufu~ ^u^ Boy 2: *nom nom nom* <Uh huh...> soul: TT~TT; no problem..... (they got me, goddamit. they got me.) -elsewhere- Ted: *humming* girl: ....... Ted: "...You're awfully quiet." girl: ........ Ted: "Hmm. Well, we have our work ahead of us. That DWMA visitor is a nuisance..." *smiles* "I think he should have a small accident." girl:....*shaking* Ted: *texting* [location of the screw and his shark boy?] ???: [attending the show tomorrow <3 ] Ted: [good. i want u to take care of them] -elsewhere- Motojiro: *examining the subway system* ._.;;;; "Um...?" higuchi: ?? Motojiro: "Just having some difficulty tracing our path to our destination..." *tracing a finger* higuchi:....was that a joke? leo: *small laugh* Motojiro: OwO;;; "I...don't think I was?" higuchi: *checks map* Motojiro: "So, what do you know about this place we're visiting?" *looking over her shoulder* higuchi: only that it's a small town. Motojiro: "Hmm...And if it's that small, easier to hide something people don't want found..." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "--and they have _left_ this city? Why's that?" louisa: we're still looking into it. seems to be an oversees investigation, based on what we heard. Fitzgerald: "..." *smiles* "Useful." louisa: sir? Fitzgerald: "We won't have them looking over our shoulders for a bit. I think we should try some new opportunities..." -elsewhere- Gogol: =w= lydia: <he's still sleeping?> Ivan: <He partied so hard that he hasn't been up since dawn.> lydia: *siiiiiigh* yana: <let him sleep it off.> Ivan: <Very good. Now, onto the next problems: I don't recommend introducing Gogol to the priest--> yana: <good call. he might startle him.> Ivan: *chuckles* <He'd probably think Gogol was a demon...> yana: <but in theory, it'd be hilarious.> Ivan: <Yes! Good thing that hasn't--> *There's now an empty spot where Gogol had been sleeping* Ivan: OwO "...Where the fuck did he go?" lydia: *already going after him* Gogol: *yawns, turns the corner, walking to a room* oguri: *unconscious* Gogol: "??? ..." *yawns* <So not fun...> lydia: ... Gogol: *walks to another door* <Is this the bathroom?> lydia: no, that's nothing important. Gogol: "..." >w> lydia: do not. Gogol: *opens the door* lydia: <KOLYA I SWEAR-> Gogol: OwO "..." <What's with the chains?> yana: dont ask. Gogol: "..." *calmly closes the door...shudders* <Creepy.> -elsewhere- Kid: "No new reports from Stein..." nygus: hmm.. Sid: "Well, we got enough other problems to deal with." -elsewhere- Meme: "How's she doing?" rowena: she's....still stressed. Meme: "...I think I know that feeling..." ao: the poor dear.... Meme: "Are hobbies helping her?" ao: i think so. she spends a lot of time training... Anya: *punching and kicking the boxing punching bag* Meme: "...Is she taking breaks?" ao: ....i cant say. tsugumi: *worried* Meme: "Then someone better tell her to take a break..." *pushes Tsugumi forward* tsugumi: anyaaaaaa!!!! *TACKLES* Anya: "UMPH! tsugumi: *shaking her* take a break! get some sleep! Anya: "Ts-Tsugumi! Get off of me!" tsugumi: *pulls her up* you cant overwork yourself to death! we're worried about you. >3< Anya: "Let go of me!" *trying to press off* "I know! I just have to keep going!"

tsugumi:....*looks at meme....nods* Meme: *nods--and picks up Anya over her shoulder* Anya: o\\\\o "H-Hey!" Meme: "This is for your own good--time you go to bed and sleep." ao: it's best not to gripe. it's bad for your image~ rowena: ._.; does this happen...often? mio: this is pretty much one of our normal weekdays. Anya: "YOU'RE BAD FOR YOUR OWN IMAGE!" Meme: ._.; "???" *drops Anya onto bed* "Now sleep." -elsewhere- {???: "...What is this place?"} {???: beats me. i just thought the bathroom would be here.} {???: "Well, let's find it to make this quick--"} {???: and who are you two?} {???: Q_Q "N-Nobody?"} {????: what do we do with them? shall we cut them open and drain their blood?} {???: NOOOO PLEASE DONT DO THAT!} {???: "WHY WOULD THAT EVEN BE A PLAN?!"} {???: what do yoooou think mr rodigy~?} {Rodigy: *only his glasses shine in the shadow*} {???: "R-Rodigy? Is-Isn't he the President of Happy Factory?"} {Rodigy: "..._Vice_ President."} {???: PLEASE DONT KILL US WE'LL DO ANYTHING!} {Rodigy: *smirks* "Even...submit to a few tests?"} Assi: *wakes up with a start* -knock- Assi: "C-Come in?" setsuna: is everything alright? Assi: "...Bad dream." setsuna: do you need anything? Assi: "..." *gets out of bed--he's in a shirt and pajama bottoms* "Just need some water...I-I'll get it." *smiles before he puts on his glasses* setsuna: ... Assi: *walks by her...wipes his nose* -elsewhere- Wes: *tapping in time to the music* liz: *singing along* Wes: *smiles, begins his accompaniment on the violin* lord death: ^^ Patty: *shiny eyes, leaning forward* -elsewhere- Kyoka: *nom nom nom on chocolate* atsushi: so where to look next? Kunikida: "I have made a map of--" Dazai: "We dig under rocks!" naomi: ... -_-; Kunikida: *chop* "No. Atsushi, take him to the southwestern part of town, check with area physicians." atsushi: right. Dazai: >3> Kunikida: "Tanizaki, you're on surveillance in the town center. Naomi--" naomi: on it~ Kyoka: "...I suppose I'll go with Naomi. Don't you want company, Kunikida?" Kunikida: "No." atsushi:....*nods as if to say 'go with him anyway'* Kyoka: *nods* "I'll go with you anyway." *grabs his hand* Kunikida: -_-;;; wilhelm: hey jakob, why dont we prank them? Jakob: "Just wait for the right moment...But to find it, we have to follow, right?" wilhelm: indeed. im sure hansel and gretel are bored too. Jakob: "Indeed. I worry--do we need to split up to follow them all, or just pursue one group?" wilhelm: we'll follow the smaller girl and the ponytail man. Jakob: *nods* "Okay." wilhelm: *pulls out a small flute and plays* -a small rabbit runs up to kyouka- Kyoka: *shiny eyes* "Ooooooo..." rabbit: there's a party~ there's a party~ come and join the fun with us~ Kyoka: "Yes..." Kunikida: "??? Yes what?" rabbit: *dancing away to an alley* Kyoka: *smiles, giggles, runs* Kunikida: "???! Hey!" *follows* wilhelm: and now the show... Jakob: "...can really start." wilhelm: fufufu -with the tanizakis- Tanizaki: "Um...Naomi? It's hard to stay incognito when--" naomi: but you look so cute in your shirt <3 passerby: ah, a young couple touring from the states? how cute. Tanizaki: ._________. *screaming internally* "L-Let's just keep walking and 'sight-seeing'..." -with atsushi and dazai- atsushi: um excuse me, sir? ???: "Hm?" atsushi: *checks book* <does the name 'ougai mori' ring any bells?> *PUNCH* Dazai: *down on the floor* atsushi: ._.;;;; Person: <DON'T YOU EVER SAY THAT NAME TO ME, YOU NAUGHTY, NAUGHTY BOY!> atsushi: ._.; <why....not?> Person: <Why not?! Have you not heard how horrifying that crazy old man was?!> atsushi: <well...> *looks at dazai* Dazai: *pops up* <We heard really creepy ghost stories about him--> *PUNCHED AGAIN* atsushi: <well, we heard the name in passing, and figured we could use him as a basis for our assignment! we're university students.> Person: *leans closer* <Beware...That man's house is haunted...> atsushi: <really?> Person: <Really...There is a reason the police closed off access to that madman's laboratory of death.> atsushi: <thank you then. we'll be on our way> Dazai: XwX atsushi:.....*drags him along* odasaku: ._.; -meanwhile- Stein: *walking down the street* soul: *grumbling* cant believe i got jipped by those little conboys =~=; Stein: "You need to learn how to deal with children, especially if you're going to be teaching them." soul: i guess.... Stein: "..." *nudge* "You screwed up. It happens with kids." soul:...i cant tell if that was a pun or not... Stein: *raises a brow* soul:......aaand im shutting up. Stein: -_-# "Just...no." *clears his throat* "Will you be ready for the play?" soul: yeah. and that's...tonight? Stein: *nods* -with the tanizakis- Tanizakis: *snapping pics...for surveillance* naomi: *selfie with a wink and peace sign, while simultaneously doing surveillance* Tanizaki: "???" *points behind her* naomi: ??..... ._.; what the hell. man: *with a human sized doll* hehe~ <3 Tanizaki: .___________.;;;; "...Don't stare at the weirdo, Naomi." man: ... ?? oh? why hello~ are you tourists? Tanizaki: "Yes." ^^; man: well, i would like to recommend the theater tonight. an acquaintance of ours is preforming, isnt that right, dearest~? *the doll doesnt say anything* hehehe~ so sweet~<3 *kiss* Tanizaki: *protective stance in front of Naomi* "Oh? Which theater?" man: *hands them 6 tickets* consider it a gift. <come along, christine~> *walking away* Tanizaki: ._______.;;; *looks down at the ticket* -it's a showing of the nutcracker for that night- naomi: *counting*....wait how did you- -the man has vanished- Tanizaki: "...Spooky..." *flips open the phone, texts Kunikida* -in the alley- Kunikida: "Kyoka! Stop!" -the bunny has vanished- Kyoka: *looking around* "Where did it go?" ???: fufufufu~ Kunikida: "???!" *opens his book* wilhelm: well well well, what will we do with these two, jakob? Jakob: "Two lost souls, Wilhelm?" wilhelm: indeed, indeed~ now, how are we going to mess with them? Kyoka: *glares, opens her flip-phone* wilhelm: maybe they want to play with our friends, do you think? Jakob: *smiles* "Oh, I hope so." *Something shadowy appears at Kunikida's feet* Kunikida: "!!!" gretel: hehehe~ *A hand grabs Kyoka's wrist* hansel: lets play, yeah? -the two toss them into a wall- Kunikida: "GAH!" Kyoka: *hits the wall--her finger hitting a button on her phone* hansel: eh? -...- atsushi: ??.....!!! dazai, come on! Dazai: "???" *follows* "What is it?" atsushi: kyouka and kunikida are in trouble. seems we have enemies here. Dazai: "Hmm...Those two should've been able to handle that..." *follows to the spot* gretel: boo, these two are dull, so dull. wilhelm: yeah, at least entertain us! Kunikida: *trying to reach for his book* *manages to flip a page with his foot* "Come on, come on…" gretel: *grabs his foot and throws him* Kunikida: *crashes into the grabage cans* "--Poet! Fl--" Jakob: *covers Kunikida's mouth* "A-Ah! Can't have you--" Kunikida: *bites Jakob's hand* Jakob: Q_____Q *loud wail* wilhelm: D8< HEY!*aims his slingshot at kunikida* Kyoka: *pressing buttons on the phone* "Come on--come on--work!" Kunikida: *glares at Wilhelm* wilhelm: *fires a pebble at him* Kunikida: *right above his eye* "AH!" *lets go* Jakob: Q_Q *clutching his hand* "M-Meanie! Stupidhead!" wilhelm: <KICK HIM IN THE BALLS!> Jakob: <Right!> *pulls back his leg--* *Something grabs Jakob by the ankle--and swings him up in the air* Jakob: Q______Q <WHY MEEEEEEEEEEEE...> *disappears into the sky* Kyoka: "..." *smirks at Wilhelm* wilhelm: D8> Kyoka: "Demon Snow...Discipline this brat." demon snow: ~understood~ -CLANG- hansel: *defending wilhelm* Kyoka: "...So, you have one of those, then...Demon Snow, get through the child." -SLASH- hansel: *in half* gretel: !!! why you-! ???: "Hello." gretel: OwO;; Dazai: ^w^ "Are you a good child?" wilhelm: OwO;;;;;;; *gulp and tries to run* Dazai: *picks up the kid by the collar--as Wilhelm keeps running in place in the air* gretel: *charges at him* Dazai: "Atsushi~" -CRASH- -a tiger stands in the center, holding jakob like a small kitten- wilhelm: O_O;;;;;; Jakob: Q_____Q *he's urinated on himself* wilhelm: <brother why.> Jakob: <I FELL FROM 50 FEET IN THE AIR--THAT'S WHY!> Dazai: "And now, to eliminate the ability--" *puts Wilhelm over his knee* gretel: *still attacking* Dazai: *pulls back his hand* -one change of pants and punishment later- wilhelm: Q~Q Jakob: Q__________Q "How mortifying..." wilhelm: he's not human. Kyoka: "..." *leans forward* "Which of you created the rabbit?" wilhelm: that was me. i can create illusions to lure people. but they can only see if if they're 16 or younger....IM NOT GONNA USE IT FOR ANYTHING WEIRD LATER! >3< Kyoka: "???" wilhelm: n-nevermind. >3<;; Jakob: "Brother, please..." -_-; Kyoka: "..." *deadly serious* "Bring back the rabbit. Now." bunny: *appears* Kyoka: ^u^ *watches the rabbit* Dazai: "Okay, Thing 1 and Thing 2--who you working for?" atsushi:.....??? wilhelm: we'll gladly....NOT tell you! Dazai: "..." *claps his hands* Kunikida: -_-# "Please. You're going to be a parent. Try other tactics than corporal punishment. Atsushi, talk to them." atsushi: um....hey kids. why did you decide to pick on us? ^^; Jakob: " 'CAUSE YOU'RE ALL A BUNCH OF ABILITY USERS AND WE HATE YOU!" wilhelm: ...bro, _we're_ ability users too, remember? so are the other- *covers his mouth* O-O;;; Jakob: "!!! Why did you have to say that?!!" wilhelm: I PANICKED! DX> ???: there you two are. atsushi: ?? -a young lady with short lavender hair appears- lady: honestly you two... wilhelm: QuQ miss hans! we're saved! Jakob: *holds out his arms* "Get us out of here!" Dazai: "???" Kunikida: "...I'm afraid we are not letting these two ability users leave with you..." hans: im sorry for my students, they can be a bit....rowdy. wilhelm, jakob, over here. Jakob: *inches over to Hans* wilhelm: *already hiding behind her* HISSSSSS Jakob: *sticking out his tongue at Atsushi* Kunikida: "!!! Now hold on! I just said that these two are in our custody on account of--" Dazai: *takes Hans's hand* hans: e-eh? atsushi: (oh. oh no.) Dazai: *smiling, with a smooth voice* "Tell me...Have you ever considered drowning in the sea alongside a beautiful man~?" Jakob: "EW!" >_< "This mummy wants to do pervy things!" hans: ...... -SLAP- Kyoka: *shame-face at Dazai* hans: HOW DARE YOU!! DX< Kunikida: ._. Dazai: XwX "Yes, please, harder~" hans: *disgusted* atsushi: we are so sorry about him ma'am. he's- um.... Kunikida: "An embarrassment to all humanity." Kyoka: "A cyst on the backside of our society." Jakob: "A pervy mummy!" wilhelm: monster hands! *The comments are word balloons stabbed into Dazai's back* odasaku: if i were alive still, i'd probably die right now of second hand embarrassment. hans: in any case, we'll be taking our leave. *the three exit* atsushi: you really are shameless, dazai. Dazai: *bolts upright--his face has steam coming off the slap-mark* atsushi: *wince* ouch. Dazai: "..." *pats lightly* "Ah! ..." *winces* =w= "Such warm hands..." atsushi: -__-; dazai, please, never get married. Kyoka: *grabs one cheek* Dazai: "!!!" Kunikida: *grabs the other* Dazai: Q_Q Kyoka and Kunikida: "YOU WERE WRECKLESS, PERVERTED, UNSATISFYING, HORRIFYING, BELLIGERENT--" Dazai: "Atsushi, help! It's in stereo now!" atsushi: you brought this on yourself. Dazai: D8> *Kunikida's phone alarm goes off* atsushi: ?? Kunikida: "Oh, right--have to check in with the siblings. Kyoka, take over." *lets go, dials Tanizaki* atsushi: ... Kyoka: "Of course." *grabs Dazai by both cheeks, pulls him down* "--PEOPLE ARE TO BE TREATED AS PEOPLE, NOT AS FLESHY PLEASURE-BOTS FOR YOUR INNATE SICKENING DESIRES TO EJACUL--" atsushi: *covers her mouth* ssshhhhh. not here. Kunikida: *waiting for someone to pick up* naomi: yello~ Kyoka: *mummer mutter grunt annoyed glare* Dazai: Q_Q "That second muttering hurt, Kyoka..." Kunikida: "Status report." naomi: seems some guy gave us tickets for a show tonight. 6 in total...seems kind of suspicious, given he only spoke to bro and i. Kunikida: *sigh* "Obviously a trap. Still, if we want to uncover what is happening, we will have to pursue with caution." naomi: welp, plot as plot demands, i guess. Tanizaki: "???" naomi: n-nevermind. dress formal, ok? Kunikida: "Yes. We'll see you at the theater, if not beforehand at the hotel." *looks* "Which of you did not pack something formal to wear?" Kyoka: "..." *gestures, as if to say 'What, this isn't?'" Dazai: *standing there, scratching his behind* atsushi: .... is this considered 'formal'? Kunikida: "..." *Excalibur face* "J-Just...Just follow me..." -elsewhere- higuchi: *looks out window of the bus* Motojiro: "How much further?" higuchi: not too far. just a few kilometers away. Motojiro: "...Should we have brought more, um, 'protection'?" higuchi: >->;;;;; that's your business, not mine! leo: ... ?? Motojiro: -_-;;; "I meant the g-u-n-s and w-e-a-p-o-n-s?" higuchi: oh.....ehehehe... of course... ^^; Motojiro: *sighs, looks at Leo* "How are your shoes?" leo: they're fine. Motojiro: "Okay. There could be rough terrain..." leo: *nods* right. Motojiro: "And we'll need refreshments..." *pulls out lemonades* "...They confiscated my lemons." TTwTT higuchi: *sweatdrop* Motojiro: *saddest sip of lemonade ever* leo: *pat pat* -elsewhere- Kyoka: "What was any of this? Illusions..." atsushi: probably. *helping her with her hair* Kyoka: "Thank you...Good work catching that child after he got flung up." atsushi: yeah. if he had fallen....*shakes head* nevermind..... Kyoka: "...I went overboard." atsushi: *pat pat* Kyoka: "..." *nods* "...They were creepy, though." atsushi:....if what fukuzawa told us  is true, we should be careful. Kyoka: "Right..." *looks at Atsushi* "I think we wouldn't have had the same problems if Kunikida had been more prepared." atsushi:....yeah..... -elsewhere- Kunikida: *reading* dazai: kuuunikiiiidaaaa. Kunikida: -_-# "What?" dazai: you still mad? Kunikida: *turns, stares* dazai:......something's bothering you, and not my usual bullshit. Kunikida: "I'm fine..." *stares closer at his book* dazai: ...hey, i know that look. it's a look i've worn all my life. Kunikida: "...You're misreading." dazai:....its that child still, isnt it? Kunikida: *slams the book shut with a load CLAP* dazai:..... Kunikida: *turns slowly, tears in his eyes* dazai:....*hugs* it's not your fault. fyodor pulled a fast one on all of us... Kunikida: *pushing him off* "L-Let go...It's not just..." dazai:....you're a good man, kunikida. dont forget that. Kunikida: "...What good man watches people die and does nothing?" dazai: we're not perfect. we make mistakes... Kunikida: "..." *holds up his book, without looking* "It's called an 'ideal' because it is perfect, without mistakes. I want to learn from these mistakes...and I don't know how when the same mistake keep happening..." dazai: hey, look at me. i make mistakes all the time. but i guess its just stubbornness that keeps you going, because that's just who you are. Kunikida: *sudden annoyed face* " 'Stubborn'?!" dazai: even with how cruel the world is, you never stop going. Kunikida: "..." >\\\> "What other choice?" dazai:...*small smile and hug* you remind me a lot of him... Kunikida: "???" dazai:...just thinking out loud... Kunikida: "..." *pat pat* dazai:.... -elsewhere- Jakob: TT~TT hans: honestly, you two... ???: so what did you find out about our little visitors? Jakob: "THEY'RE JERKS!" wilhelm: they're scary! Jakob: "The one with the weird samurai woman threw me into the air! It wasn't fun!" wilhelm: and there was a tiger and a pervy mummy! Jakob: "And this ugly four-eye guy and some little girl!" ???: and their abilities? -hans explains what all she knows- ???: so the infamous weretiger has shown up here? how curious... Jakob: ._. "??? We should know him?" ???: apparently he's the talk of the town in the states and with the order. Jakob: Q_Q "Should we have killed him?" ???: no no. im curious to see what the fuss is all about. i'll send a call in to kafka. Jakob: "...Heeeeeee...seems kinda stressed?" -briiing. briiiiiing. briiiiiiing- ???: *answering* "WHAT?!" ???: oh good, you're there. we need you and walter to look into some things. be a dear and do that, ok~? Phone: Q_Q "THAT'S NOT WHAT YOU SAID EARLIER! It-It doesn't add up--Then I'm told one thing, then do another--No consistency--NO CONSISTENCY! Why can’t it just be phrased clearly, directly, on time--COULD SOMEONE TELL THEM TO STOP HAMMERING SO LOUDLY! I can’t think!” ???: too loud, so annoying. put walter on the phone, he's easier to deal with. Phone: "?! F-Fine! If that's how you feel..." *starts to twitch, rub his cheek* "H-Here, you talk to them..." ???: *whistling*....he's doing that badly again, huh? Walter: *doing yoga poses while holding the phone* "Sad, huh?" ???: yes. honestly, that boy's going to get hemorrhoids. oh, and also i need you to look into the history of our little agency friends. Walter: *standing on his head* "Oh, they came? Sweet!" *puts the call on speaker, looks up info on his phone* "Yeah, I've had a file on them for a few weeks--" Kafka: "SHOW OFF!" T~T Walter: *smiles* "It's a hobby..." ^^; ???: since leroux gave them the tickets for tonights show, let miss hoffman know to make it a performance they wont soon be forgetting~ Walter: "Totes. Any strategy help she needs?" *projects a map of the theater* "I had some ideas how to contain the Ability Nullifier Mummy..." ???: make sure she's fighting at least two people maximum. have leroux handle the others. Walter: *typing the parameters* " 'Kay, 'kay, that's do-able...Hmm...Etta does well with some close-in fighting, so the long-range fighters aren't the best plan..." -meanwhile- Stein: *adjusts his tie* soul: *checks phone* Stein: "Waiting for something?" soul: just checking to see when the show starts... Stein: "Hmm. Any reason to arrive too early?" soul: *shrug* Stein: "The correct answer is we spy around the location..." soul: *nods and looks around* ???: "STOP. USING. YOUR. TIE. AS. A. NOOSE!" soul: ??? Dazai: "I wasn't! I was simply tightening it--" *his face is purple* soul: hold still sir. *cuts it* there.... Dazai: *inhales* *breathes more calmly* "..." *slight glare* "I liked that tie..." soul: you looked like you were choking, just helping you out. Dazai: "..." *takes off his jacket* "Atsushi, hold my jacket--" atsushi: ._.;; um.... soul: ?? sir? Dazai: *grabs Soul by the collar* soul: h-hey! ._.;; Dazai: "How'd you like it if someone took away something from your outfit, you little shark-toothed thing-a-ma-bob?" soul: h-hey, lets just calm down- atsushi: dazai. not now. Dazai: =3= "I just have to make a show before the show..." Kunikida: -_-# Tanizaki: ._.; atsushi: *ear tug* no. i am so sorry sir. soul: it's fine... 7-7;; Stein: "??? Atsushi?" atsushi: ?? !! mr stein! fancy seeing you here, sir! owo; Stein: "Same...I don't remember you putting in a request for a mid-semester vacation." atsushi: it's a work thing. ^^;; naomi: so this is one of you and kyouka's teachers? Stein: "Franken Stein, yes." naomi:....*small chuckle* Kunikida: "...We had taken Atsushi out for this trip." Stein: "???" atsushi:....so....who's this? soul: just call me 'soul'. Dazai: *whispers* "The fight of the glasses..." atsushi: dazai shush. huh, interesting name. soul: seems to be a frequent thing. *side glance* atsushi: *awkward laugh* naomi: ??? what's he looking at? Tanizaki: *glances* "Beats me..." atsushi: try not to worry about it. -elsewhere- leo: *shiny eyes* Motojiro: ^^; leo: thank you again for this, motojiro. Motojiro: "Happy to...Anything..." leo: ...*smiles* r-right. Motojiro: "..." *awkward cough* "C-Comfy seats, yes?" leo: *she nods* Motojiro: "Can you see well?" leo: yes. -elsewhere- Lucy: *yawns, washing plates* "..." *looks outside* -quiet out today- Lucy: *puts away the plates* ("Guess that's it for today...") *The door rings as it opens* lucy: welcome to the vo- Akutagawa: "..." lucy: oh...hello. *SCREAMING INTERNALLY* Akutagawa: "...This was the first place I saw, I'm hungry, it's cold outside, and I have money." *sits down* lucy: pleeeease take all the time you need sir. (FUCK) -later- lucy: -_-; *siiiiigh* Akutagawa: "...I think a 5 percent tip is fair." lucy: thank you for your patronage. Akutagawa: "...Has he called you?" lucy: *she nods* Akutagawa: "...He is alive?" lucy: of course he's alive. Akutagawa: "No need to be snippy...Did he mention me?" lucy: no, he hasnt. Akutagawa: "..." *quiet* "Oh." lucy:.... -after her shift ended- lucy:....do you _have_ to follow me? Akutagawa: "...If something happened to you (that I didn't do), the Tiger would never forgive me." lucy: ...ok, _why_ are you so obsessed with him, huh? Akutagawa: "...He's powerful." lucy: is that all? Akutagawa: "Power is a challenge to get better. To do more. He's an example, isn't he?" lucy: i guess....but is that the only reason? Akutagawa: "...I am attracted to him." lucy: .... Akutagawa: "His...personality is not...awful, I suppose." lucy: yeah. even if he's not 'prince charming material', im happy with him. *smiles* Akutagawa: >\\\\> "..." *nods* lucy: he's doing his best, and i appreciate it... i do worry im a bit pushy with him. *sigh* im a real doofus, huh? Akutagawa: *too fast* "Yes." lucy: ... 'why no lucy, you're not too pushy' or 'your not a doofus at all!'..... thaaaaanks. Akutagawa: "...I'm not good with small talk. And I don't think you're pushy. I think you're stubborn." lucy: ..... Akutagawa: "You don't seem to shake off what you seek. That's not so different from the Tiger hunting his prey...or an assassin after a target." lucy: that's....an interesting analogy. >->; Akutagawa: "What, have you gone soft since leaving that guild of yours?" lucy: watch it, dip dye. Akutagawa: *narrows his eyes* "...You're fortunate I promised the Tiger." lucy: ^u^ Akutagawa: "Hmph. Might as well get you to your residence before weirdos come out this night." lucy: i can make the last block myself. (if he sees the mafia boss there....) Akutagawa: "I insist. ...Or are you afraid?" lucy: im fine, really. im not helpless. Akutagawa: *walks ahead* "The Tiger would kill me if you were injured, so just take the damn offer." lucy: D8 HEY! Akutagawa: *keeps walking* lucy: *chasing after him* Akutagawa: "Pick up the pace, Doll Girl." *sees the apartments* "There they are." lucy: yes, now i can be on my wa- Akutagawa: *turns around* "Yes, I suppose you can." *The curtains open--and Mori looks out the window* Lucy: O-O;; Akutagawa: *not facing the window* "I suppose this is good night." Mori: O_____o lucy: YESINDEEDGOODNIGHT *makes a 'get back' motion with her hands* Mori: *hides down* Akutagawa: *raises an eyebrow* "...Is that a new way of saying 'good night'?" lucy: im telling you to skedaddle. shoo shoo. *heads on in* Akutagawa: "...Well, good night." *turns* lucy:.... *phew* -elsewhere-

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 49

camping trips, three way wars, and general chaos

Anne #2: *roars, coming from the floor* atsushi: !! shitshitshitshitshitshit! *runs* Anne #2: *clutches Atsushi, wrapping him in ribbons* atsushi:.... ah biscuits. Lucy: *waves* "Toodles." *The door opens, pulling Atsushi in* atsushi: FUUUUUUUUUUU- *Door slams shut* Lucy: "And now, that just leaves the doctor..." *smiles* "You're free to go~ Fitzgerald told me I only had to take care of the Man-Tiger, not some dotting middle-age tired old fart--" White Coat: "..." *smiles* Lucy: "???" White Coat: *creepy face* "Why don't you give it a try, little girl?" Lucy: "!!!" *feels a chill run up her spine* atsushi: *ahem* White Coat: "You can't...because you have lost." Lucy: "???" *looks* "Man-Tiger?! How are you--" atsushi: the game...isnt over...just yet... Lucy: "How?! The door was shut! I saw it!" atsushi: seems the plan worked then... this was a two against 1 battle. *White Snow dissolves...The door was a fake* Lucy: "B-But how were you able to resist being pulled?!" atsushi: sheer willpower and the help of a friend. you know, there's one thing you got wrong. im not the most strong or popular of people. in all seriousness, i bring misfortune by being alive, so i can understand why you resent other people. in all honesty, i dont want you to fail and be abandoned. but i have to protect the people close to me! Lucy: *shaking...tries to step back but feels like she's being pulled forward* "What?!" atsushi: gotcha. *yanks on the ribbon* Lucy: "AAAHH!" *pulled towards Atsushi* atsushi: *catches her* please, deactivate your ability and let everyone go. if not, you'll get dragged in with me and we'll all be trapped! Lucy: "I-I can't be defeated! I mustn't--" atsushi: please hurry, i cant hold on forever. *slipping* Lucy: "..." *sobs, de-activates...* atsushi: *blinks.* -everyone is back outside- ???: *crying* atsushi: *turns to see naomi comforting a crying lilac* naomi: it's ok, we'll find your friends soon. naho: LILA! *hugs him* I WAS SO WORRIED! Lilac: *holding on* "I was so scared!" Tanizaki: "Naomi!" naomi:.. BIG BRO~! *HUUUG* atsushi:....*notice someone*...hey...s-sorry about that....but if you need somewhere to stay, maybe the agency- *PUNCH* atsushi: X-X ok...i deserved that....*nosebleed* Lucy: *runs* White Coat: "Oh dear..." atsushi:... elise: what, did you look up her skirt or something? atsushi: w-what?! N-NO! THAT ISNT- I-I WOULDNT- White Coat: *shiny eyes* "Elise! You're safe!" elise: yeah, i thought it would be funny to see you freak out if i went missing, rintarou. atsushi: !! oh! you're that guy from the hotel the other day! is this your daughter? White Coat: .w.; "...What?" elise: nah, rintarou just makes me call him 'daddy'. atsushi:........................... White Coat: OWO;;; *Someone hugs Atsushi* atsushi: eh- kyouka!.... owo; kyouka, i think we should go away from this man. i get the feeling he wants bad things for you. White Coat: O____________O Kyoka: "...I was worried about you..." atsushi: well, im here now, but we really should be getting far from this weird guy. White Coat: Q~Q "...I'm just a middle-aged nobody who works at a small company..." *clears his throat, smiles friendly at Atsushi* "But I would like to give you advice, young man." atsushi: if its on how to pick up young girls, i'll pass thanks. Kyoka: *protective tug on Atsushi's arm* White Coat: (thinking: "ENOUGH WITH THE FUCKING JOKES YOU LITTLE--") *serene smile* "No matter how dire the circumstances seem, every problem has a solution. Don't forget that." Kyoka: "..." *realization* O_O atsushi: yeaaah- HOLY MOLEY WHAT IS THAT?! *points to something, then picks up kyouka and runs* Kyoka: *clutching Atsushi, partially to protect him, partially in fear* White Coat: "??? ...Well, that was fun!" elise: come on rintatou, lets blow this popcicle stand! atsushi:...*phew* its ok kyouka, that creepy guy wont hurt you now....kyouka? Kyoka: *collapsed to her knees, shaking* "N-No..." atsushi: ?! kyouka? kyouka what's wrong?! -down the road- White Coat: "..." ???:.....ugh, you know, the stubble makes you look like even more of a disgusting creep, sir. -_-; White Coat: "You think I need a shave, then?" elise: yeah, you look like an old man. ???:.....*cringe* aaanyway, you might want to take a look at this. *walking into an alley* White Coat: "???" -several mafioso's are surrounding a dead man- mafioso: eyyy the boss is here! *White Coat is now in a dark coat...Mori...* Mori: "...Who did this? An assassin from the Guild?" mafioso 2: actually, i think this guy _was_ from the guild. mafioso 3: hey errand chick, here to get screwed by the boss again? rain: FUCK OFF, JERRY! Mori: *stares at Rain* "...Late." rain: D8< i lead you here! sir! Mori: *looks down upon her* "You were not when I needed you...You will make up for that today." rain: !!!..... TT~TT yes, sir... Mori: *smirks, before looking back at the dead man* "The Guild...The Agency...This is quite a problem...But no matter how difficult the problem, a solution will present itself. A solution bathed in blood." -elsewhere- Lucy: *shaking* -elsewhere- lilac: *shaking* Sakuya: "It's okay...You're safe now." naho: i know, it sounds ridiculous, but it really happened! >n< Sakuya: "I believe you! I'm not doubting that...Not like we haven't seen other people make it look like we're somewhere else..." naho: i guess.....*slight pout* Sakuya: "..." *holds her hand* naho: to be honest, im a bit jealous. i mean, higan can use fire, lavender can paralyze people, otogiri can use her strings, but i cant do anything. even lilac has a cool ability, and he's younger than me! Sakuya: "...Maybe you just haven't discovered your own ability...And I think you already have one." naho: you think so? Sakuya: *nods* "You got a level head that keeps a lot of people here sane. Including me." -elsewhere- Rin: "Think I over-packed?" kyouko: ... *sweatdrop* Yukio: "...You're not taking an entire television set with you." Rin: "Then what do I watch out there?" kyouko: im sure they're letting you bring your phones with you, right? Rin: "I think so...but I like a big screen--" kyouko: maybe someone is bringing an ipad? Rin: "..." *pouts* "Okay, fine." *hands the TV to Yukio--who collapses under its weight* Yukio: >__< kyouko:...oh! that's right, uncle shiro told me to give you this. *it's bug spray* just in case. Rin: "Oh, sweet! That'll help!" *smiles* -elsewhere- Kid: "Feeling okay?" stocking: yeah. Kid: *smiles* "I'm glad. Busy few days ahead..." stocking: yeah. Kid: "...That camping trip?" stocking: not that exactly, but just work in general. Kid: "...The woman...?" stocking: i think her name is michelle? .....i kind of feel bad for neuhaus... Kid: *nods* "...Is True Cross pursuing any actions against him?" stocking: i havent found out yet. but if i were the one in charge, i'd say the pain he's going through is punishment enough. Kid: "...Have you said so to your father?" stocking: yeah. he said he'll see what he can do. Kid: *nods* "...This is sad." -elsewhere- Kunikida: "...You're late." atsushi: well, we ran into a bit of trouble on the way. Tanizaki: *protective of Naomi* Kyoka: "..." Kunikida: "...Evidently. What happened?" -atsushi explains what happened- Kunikida: "...Fitzgerald, making a move." atsushi: what do we do? Kunikida: "...Keep an eye on their locations as best we can. Anticipate attacks. Arm ourselves." atsushi: .... Dazai: "...Too bad I wasn't there. I bet I would've been some help." *friendly smile* -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "I think someone else may need to visit the Mafia and the Agency." louisa: w-w-who do you suggest, lord francis? Fitzgerald: "Maybe Steinbeck?" louisa: r-right. i'll inform him right away! Fitzgerald: *nods* "Thank you." -elsewhere- tall man:......... Shorter man: "Why are the roads here so narrow?!" tall man:....we should just walk.... Shorter man: *pouts, as he puts on his hat* "It'll be a long walk to deliver the package..." *stares the car* "My poor steed..." -elsewhere, in a garden- ???: .... Mori: "Are you ready?" ???: *she nods* dont worry kyouka, mama will be there soon.... -the next day- Kyoka: "..." atsushi: hey, we got ourselves a job today! *hands her a stun gun* here. Kyoka: "...What is this for?" atsushi: so you can protect yourself. (thinking: without using her ability...) -and so- Kyoka: "...This errand..." atsushi: all we have to do is deliver this evidence to a court judge. *shows her a picture* here's what he looks like. think you can handle this? Kyoka: "It's fine. I will definitely succeed." -and so- guard: sorry miss, but a permit is required. Kyoka: "I am from the Detective Agency. I am here to deliver." guard: just the same, you're just gonna have to wait, i dont make the rules i just enforce them, ok? Kyoka: "..." *walks back to Atsushi* atsushi: darn. we'll need to get past him somehow. Kyoka: "Finish him off." atsushi: we're not...gonna kill him. *sweatdrop* Kyoka: "...I could seduce him away." atsushi: we're not doing that either!! (thinking: that would just be weird!) Kyoka: *pouts* *then sees someone walking to a side entrance* "...There." atsushi: ?? perfect. -it was the judge- atsushi: !! come on! Kyoka: *follows* atsushi: you head in, i'll keep watch. Kyoka: *pulls out lock-pick and opens the door to enter* Kyoka: *holds her stun gun, aiming as she passes through hall* atsushi: ^^; y-you could just knock. Kyoka: "...Then it would not be infiltration, would it?" Kyoka: *spots a janitor's locker* "..." *light bulb* -and so- Kyoka: *in janitor's uniform, pushing cart up to a guard* "Judge wanted his room cleaned." guard: um...ok... Kyoka: *nods* "Thank you." *quickly goes to judge's office* judge: ye-? Kyoka: *hold up envelop* "Delivery." judge: oh, why thank you. -later- atsushi: i got crepes! Kyoka: *shiny eyes* "Yummy..." atsushi: so how did it go? Kyoka: "I did not have to electrocute anyone...mostly." atsushi: ah. that's....good. ^^; Kyoka: "...Why did you have me go with you?" atsushi: i guess to train you? show you the ropes? m-metaphorically speaking. Kyoka: "...'Ropes'?" atsushi: n-not actual 'ropes' per say, i-its a metaphor. like a figure of speech. Kyoka: "...I'd rather see actual ropes. They are useful in missions: infiltration, asphyxiation--" Kyoka: *holds her cell phone* atsushi: *sweatdrop* Kyoka: "...I learned many ways to kill." -phone buzzes- atsushi: !!! Kyoka: "?!!!" ???: demon snow. punish the man who brought kyouka into this world of lies. -shink- atsushi:.....*collapses, bleeding* Kyoka: *frozen* "..." ????: there you are, kyouka. *she smiles* Kyoka: "...No..." kouyou: i was so worried when you didnt return home, and here i find you, playing with this monster. *steps onto atsushi's back* atsushi: *yelps in pain* Kyoka: "How...You...The phone?" kouyou: simple, i just got a new phone~ it's ok. mama will protect you. atsushi: k-kyouka, run! Kyoka: *tries to move...trips backwards* kouyou: it's alright now. im here to help you. Kyoka: *can't move* kouyou: *she hugs her* you poor thing, deluded into believeing this world is one of light. but i know one day, these knaves will exploit you and your ability. i promise, i wont let that happen... if i must eliminate them, then i shall do so. atsushi: tch-...that's rich coming from the mafia. -he charges at her, but is slashed- atsushi: ?! Kyoka: *shocked* Kyoka: "St-St-" atsushi: *he looks up to see an entity, similar to demon snow.* w-what? kouyou: golden demon. finish him off. Kyoka: "STOP!" kouyou: ?? Kyoka: "Do not hurt him." kouyou: ....*faux smile* oh you poor naive girl. im afraid its not that simple. you see, mr mori has issued an execution notice for all members of the ADA. i was able to convince him to spare you, so come home with us. a flower born in the dark, can only survive in the dark, after all. Kyoka: "You're wrong!" kouyou: ?! Kyoka: "I am not a flower of darkness." kouyou:....*glares hatefully at atsushi* this is your fault, boy. you've tainted her with your light...but i can still save her. -she aims her sword at his neck- kouyou: if he dies under your care, the agency will surely abandon you... Kyoka: "Stop!" *quiet* "...I'll go." atsushi: !! kouyou:...good girl. Kyoka: "..." *walks to Kouyou* kouyou: *opens her arms to hug her* *STAB* kouyou: ....*sneers, holding the blade to keep it from piercing any further* well done, it seems i have taught you well... Kyoka: *holds up a phone* kouyou:....!!! Kyoka: *flips it open* kouyou: dont do it! if you do, you'll- Kyoka: "Demon Snow!" -elsewhere- toru: *crawling* chie: *smiles* Yohei: "That a boy!" toru: guu! Yohei: "Good!" *claps his hands* "You're moving so fast, kiddo!" -he tumbles and falls on his side- toru: ah....hehe. chie: aw, you're ok buddy. Yohei: *smiles* "He's in good spirits--'cause he's going to keep trying 'til he gets it." chie: *smiles* just like his daddy. Yohei: ^\\\^ *smooch* -elsewhere- -slash slash clang- kouyou: do you see now?! this is the nature of your blade! killing all in your way without hesitation; just like a demon! Kyoka: "You're wrong!" kouyou:.... please, its not because i do not sympathize with you...however, some things are not meant to be. a flower that blooms in the dark can only survive in the dark. if it touches the light, it will burn... Kyoka: "...Even if that is the case...how can I forget this wonderful dream--now that I've seen it?!" kouyou:...please come home, my child. your true nature can never change. if that was not the case, you would not be able to use the demon as a weapon. after all, it was that demon who killed your parents. atsushi: !!! Kyoka: *struggles to look back at Atsushi* "It's not true...It's...not..." *drops her cell phone* -several mafia cars pull up- atsushi: (thinking: ah biscuits) Kyoka: *looking around, fearful* -suddenly, a car gets straight up flung into the air- kouyou: !!! what the ever-loving fuck?! atsushi: kenji! Kenji: "Howdy!" *adjusts dress* mafioso: who's the strong chick? Maifioso 2: *heart eyes* she's gorgeous! Kenji: "Hee hee..." *winks* mafioso 2: PLEASE GO OUT WITH ME! atsushi: -__-; (thinking: he's enjoying this way too much...) kouyou:.... (thinking: an onnagata?) Kenji: "We can talk about dinner and gifts later. First, I have to do this--" *picks up a car and holds it over the Mafiosos' heads* mafioso: hot dam- -KO- atsushi:....oh, kunikida! Kunikida: "We followed a signal on Kyoka's phone--" *picks up Atsushi by the head* atsushi: ow! kouyou: why you vermin....kyouka, come here! Kunikida: "..." *sets Atsushi down* "Dragging us into this, because you can't fight your own battles...But if it is a war this monster wants..." atsushi: kyouka, its ok, we'll help you! mafioso 3: wa, wa, waaaa.... Mafioso 4: "What the hell, Frank?" mafioso 5: uh....who're those guys? ???: "Ooooo! A fight!" Kunikida: "???" tall man: itchy....*walks over to the fountain...and sits in the water*....better.... Shorter Man: "...The Guild is not paying you to bathe in public water! And little kids could've spit in there!" atsushi: o-o;;;; ooooohhhh shiiiitake mushrooms. Shorter Man: "Besides, we're here to deliver a package--" *looks at Kenji* o\\\\\\o "Daymn." Kenji: "Hee hee...You make me blush." atsushi:.....do you want to tell him or should i? Kunikida: -_-;;; "We have bigger worries...Like a three-way battle between the Mafia, the Agency, and now the Guild." frank:....um...does anyone hear- -CRASH- ???: *cough cough* ???: "We have arrived?" ???: well i do believe so. ??: 'bout time. i was gettin' bored up there. ???: well, it is a shame poe and alcott arent here, they're afraid'a heights you see, but they're better off dead. ??: yeah, real damn sha- *spots kenji* !! *slides on up to 'her'* well hello there, good lookin~ Kenji: "??? Man, I am really pulling this off!" *waves* atsushi: *JAWDROP* Kenji: "What's your name, stranger?" ??: the name's twain, but you can call me, *winks* anytime~ *hands kenji his number* tall man: *has birds all over him like he's a statue* steinbeck....twain's hitting on your date. Steinbeck: (ಠ_ಠ) *grabs Kenji's hand* "I saw her first!" Kenji: *blushes* twain: steinbeck, do not cockblock me here, i havent had a date since getting here. kouyou:... shoot them! mafioso: no way, this is getting good! Kenji: "Boys, boys! This is no way to behave! The proper way is with bribery!" -DOUBLE WHACK- ???: i do apologize for these two hooligans. they dont know how to mind their manners, miss....? atsushi: toshiko! her name is toshiko! Kenji: owo; "...Toshiko is my name-o!" ???: i see. atsushi: *looks at kunikida* Kunikida: "..." *sigh* "I have to do everything..." *pulls out a smoke bomb* -BOOOOOOOM- Steinbeck: *cough cough* ???: !!!! *uses the windy thing to blow the smoke away. both the agency and mafia have escaped* hmph. they got away. Steinbeck: D:< "Including my lil apple dumplin’!" twain: damn. well, i got to give her my number~! -thunk- twain: ow! Steinbeck: >_< ???: now you just keep your lil snake in your pants mister. Steinbeck: "...Ha ha. 'Little.'" twain: tch-, at least i know how to show her a good time, unlike you, farmer boy. Steinbeck: "I know how to please a woman! Farms teach you lots of stuff!" ??: reeeeally hoping that isnt relevant. Steinbeck: "...So, what now? We report to Fitzgerald while I find the Agency and my sweet cherry pie darlin’?" twain: why dont you leave that to me~ and i'll take her out to a nice dinner to boot! Steinbeck: "I'll take her dancing!" -the squabbling continues until the tall man picks them both up and holds them away from each other before clunking their heads together- tall man:...too noisy. ???: thank you, lovecraft. lovecraft:.... Steinbeck: X_X twain: >-< ow! -elsewhere- Mori: "...Failure." mafioso: w-we're really sorry sir, and we dont know where the boss lady went. kyouka ran off in all the chaos and she followed after....she kinda vanished.... Mori: "...None of you followed her? Or could find her? Then what good are you?" mafioso: there was too much smoke and screaming sir! Mori: "If you could not handle the Agency _and_ the Guild, then I need someone more powerful to face them..." Mori: "And that means targeting the Director of the Detective Agency!" *smiles brightly* "Elise! New dress time!" -elsewhere- Yosano: "Time to heal injuries?" kouyou:....do your worst. *smirks* atsushi:....(thinking: kyouka vanished during all the commotion...) Yosano: *smirks* "Yay! New plaything..." *pulls out chainsaw* Dazai: "??? ...Maybe call her, Atsushi?" atsushi:... if i do that, i risk activating demon snow... Dazai: "Then that would get a report out...and either we would find her...or the Mafia would first." atsushi:.....this would be easier if she wasnt a wanted criminal... Dazai: "...Hey. We'll find her. Just have to keep searching." -later- kouyou:.....*smiling, but trembling* dazaaaai. how...nice...to see you.... Dazai: "...Big sis. Long time." atsushi: wait, she's your sister? kouyou: it's a figure of speech, rememeber? atsushi: ....... Dazai: "Now, kouyou, let's chat: where's Kyoka?" kouyou: that's what i would like to know myself.....*looks at atsushi* boy. atsushi: i have a name! kouyou: a name i do not know, nor do i care to. atsushi: D8 atsushi:....you... you scared her off! kouyou:...*chuckles* atsushi: WHY THE HELL ARE YOU LAUGHING?! *claw arm* Dazai: *puts out his arm* "Atsushi, no." atsushi: b-but- Dazai: *takes him by the shoulders, spins him around* "Leave her to me. I got this." atsushi:..... -elsewhere- Steinbeck: "Aim..." *BANG* Steinbeck: "Good shot!" louisa: *holds up a card that says '10'* ???: mr fitzgerald, we've recieved a report that the agency has vacated their building. Fitzgerald: "..." *smiles* "A hunt is no fun without the challenge of finding your prey." louisa: t-the mafia is making they're move as well, sir. Fitzgerald: *stares* "...I had to work two whole years to buy a gun of this model." Fitzgerald: *fires multiple shots at the target, demolishing it* -elsewhere- atsushi: i didnt think there was a seminar hall underground. yosano: well, death city is just full of surprises, as well as underground passages. there's even rumors of an ancient inventor living within the catacombs. atsushi: *gulp* creepy. Kunikida: "I assume we will be dividing up our resources effectively now." atsushi: i guess.....oh, looks like the boss is here. mr fukuza- Fukuzawa: *holds up a hand* "Listen, everyone. A few days ago, war was avoidable. That option is no longer available." atsushi: ?! d-dazai? Fukuzawa: "Dazai will lead the discussion about where we go from here." Dazai: "Call me Professor Dazai!" *stands behind teacher's desk* atsushi: *sweatdrop* [thinking: i fear to imagine what school would be like with him as a teacher...] Dazai: "The Guild has a lot of money, the Mafia has a lot of troops. Therefore, if we fight either one head-on, we'll end up a beaten pulp of blood, tendons, and bones!" yosano:.....*griiiiiin* atsushi: o.o;;; (thinking: having these guys as teachers or classmates....would be terrifying) Dazai: "That means guerrilla tactics are our best options--dividing up our members into defense and offense. And that means you in defense have one objective: protect Doctor Yosano!" yosano:...for some reason i am tempted to hit you. but then again, i am your only medic, so... Dazai: "And with the Doctor protected, you'll all be able to go all out in battle without worrying about the deadly injuries you will surely experience!" atsushi: (thinking: im not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing) yosano: and we also have a one-up on the guild. our secret weapon; kenji! or rather 'toshiko'. Kenji: "Huh? Oh, thanks!" *smiles* atsushi: (at least kenji is having a good time...) Dazai: "Offense will divide into two teams: me and Atsushi, Kunikida and Tanizaki." atsushi: *points to self* me? o-o; Dazai: *nods* "You'll need my power nullifier." atsushi: then everyone else is defence, right? -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Hmph. I said we can't trust outsiders..." *dials up Mori* *Phone dials...* Chuuya: "Come on...Someone, answer." elise: giddeyup horsey! rain: TT_TT Mori: "Rain, get the phone, please." rain: eliiise, please get off me TT-TT elise: but im not doooone yeeeet. *kicks her in the hip* rain: ow! Mori: "Rain. Now!" rain: alriiiight! *gets up, dropping elise* elise: owie! rain: *answers the phone* yes? Chuuya: "Oh, Rain. Hello. Is Mori there?" Mori: *gasps* "Elise!" *runs to her* "Are you okay?" rain: m-mu-chu-mr nakahara! h-he's right here! Mori: *glares at Rain* elise: rain bucked me off! *faux crying* she's so mean to me! rain: D8 Mori: "Then she will be punished." *takes the phone* "Elise, continue your play while I speak with Nakahara~" elise: ok~ *kicks rain in the shin* rain: AH! *falls* Chuuya: "Boss, the attack failed. Even though I had men tailing him--" Mori: "Relax. It is to be expected of the Detectives' leader. Carry on with the plan. The thing we planted on the Assassin's sleeve--how's the scan marker?" Chuuya: *checks* "...I got a signal." Mori: "Follow it. That is where we make our first attack." Mori: *looks to Elise and Rain* rain: please stoooop TT-TT Mori: *smiles* "Having fun, Elise?" elise: *kicking her in the stomach* you hurt me dummy! *looks at mori* yeah rintarou. ^^ Mori: "That's good! Elise, keep playing. Rain, stop screwing up." rain: TT____TT -elsewhere- *A man is seated, reading, as a woman stares at him* Man: "...Stop looking at me." woman: i wasnt. *looks up* i cant wait for autumn to get here already. Man: "Why, so you can see things die?" *flips a page* woman: well arent you gloomy. but no. its i may finally be free from this stiflin’ heat. Man: "Then go into the shade." *continues reading* "I cool my blood..." woman: hmph. tell me, father, does the term 'ashes to ashes' ring any bells? *cue the windy thing tearing up his book* Man: *stares at his broken book, then up at the fragments of pages* "...Genesis 3:19." woman: hmm... just dont ya'll forget why we're here now. this here hotel room is now our base of operations. Man: "I think you have forgotten God's mission to me: pass judgment on sinners. Those would be our enemies. Unless you want to atone as well, Margaret Mitchell?" margaret: oh please, ya'll arent even worthy of polishin' my shoes, hawthorne. guild worker: oh for the lovva god, just kiss already! margaret: LESS TALKING MORE MOVING Hawthorne: "Hmph." guild worker: oh and another thing. you've been kinda treating us like dirt since we got here. this isnt the civil war, ma'am. so we decided to form a union! Hawthorne: "...A union? Seriously?" margaret:... *windy things him off the roof* guild worker: *SCREAMS* -crunch- Hawthorne: *looks around* "Anyone else in this union?" -silence- Hawthorne: "Good. Now, give us our mail." guild worker 2: you got a letter, just came in this morning. margaret:....is this..crayon? Hawthorne: *reads it* "Looks like an adult's handwriting, though." *reads it* " 'Dearest sir and madam: Seeing that you came all this way, I am sure you may feel out of place. My little lady as well feels confined and wishes to play outside. Even as she is so boisterous, she is still so adorable I could die!'" *looks at Margaret* "...What the devil is he prattling on about?" margaret: seems they dote on their daughter quite a bit. Hawthorne: *continues reading* " 'But I digress. I write about our recent military conflict. Below is the list of the Guild's assets we will destroy--'" margaret: .... O_O they're going to attack the hotel?! this is a public facility! they must be nuttier than a squirrel's thanksgivin'! Hawthorne: *reading* " 'First, your hotel. Second, Mr--'" *pauses* "...'Mr. Hawthorne's life.'" margaret: ...miss mitchell's life?! c-clearly this is some kind of a joke by some petty immigrants. guild worker: woooow. not okay! guild worker 2: hey! we got an intruder! Hawthorne: *stares at the man* "...What kind of eyepiece is he wearing? And are those...lemons?" margaret: must be some homeless vagabond. Hawthorne: "Now I recognize him: that insane bomber on the train a while back--" Motojiro: "I'M NOT INSANE!" Hawthorne: "And the Detective Agency easily defeated you." margaret: we should just turn him over to the authorities. Hawthorne: *takes his cross in his hand* "Not the best plan, as he has already planted those 'lemons'--bombs--around our building." margaret: you're telling me those lemons are bombs? *laughing* Motojiro: "Sh-Shut up! My plan was genius!" Hawthorne: *cuts into his own hand* margaret:.... Motojiro: .____. "You're a cutter and calling me insane--" *SLICE* margaret: ......*sly grin* Motojiro: *gasps, shuddering in pain* "WHAT THE HELL?!" Hawthorne: "Will you not atone, you boring bomber of the Mafia?" Motojiro: "I-I-I'm not with the Mafia! I'm the ambassador of the universe! Here to bring a message of...um...love?" margaret:...he must have been snorting something before he arrived here. Motojiro: .w.; "...Did that excuse work, pretty lady?" margaret:........father, if you would so kindly proceed. Hawthorne: *takes a lemon* "You have your scarlet mark now upon your body..." *points to the A carved into Motojiro* "Now, without your penance..." *tosses the lemon at Motojiro* Motojiro: "!!! No--" *BOOM* Hawthorne: "...God's grace." -a helicopter flies over- Hawthorne: "Let's hope they are careful with the supplies--" ???: " 'God'?" margaret: ??....!!! h-how?! Motojiro: *grins* "You think God speaks to you? Ha! You call me insane, you crazy preacher?! The language of God is science!" -beep- Motojiro: "And science means always questioning...And you didn't question what was in that shipment on your helicopter..." margaret: what was that? *looks up*.... oh ya'll have to be shitting me. Motojiro: "My actual ability is not making bombs--it's surviving _lemon-shaped bombs_!" person on the streets below: are those....lemons? Hawthorne: "...That's still asinine." Motojiro: "Say that to your God when you're dead!" margaret: EVERYONE OFF THE ROOF! -BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM- lana: !?!?! w-what the heck was that? Bellhop: "?! An explosion?! Is that...fire?!" lana: *goes to call the fire brigade* -on the streets below- margaret: *landing via the windy thing* what on earth is this place?!?! guild worker: the whole roof is in flames....good thing there's steel keeping it from spreading....i think that's how steel works...right? Hawthorne: "The letter referred to destroying three items on their list. We are Numbers 2 and 3. I suggest we escape." margaret: indeed. *they run into an underground tunnel* Hawthorne: *follows--and sees someone* "??" margaret: oh, that's the senior secretary, isnt it? ......w-wha... Dead!Secretary: *mouth opens...then rips the face apart, revealing...lemon bombs* Hawthorne: "Mitchell!" *tackles her out of the way* margaret: ?!?! *BOOM* margaret: !!! are you alright? Hawthorne: *covers her, as building around them collapses* -elsewhere- Burns: "...You finished?" dia: we've detained the culprit. Burns: "Bring him here." foien: *has his hands ziptied and sits him down* there you go. Motojiro: "Ow! Hey! I know my rights! You can't just--" Burns: *holds up a flame to his face* Motojiro: ._. dia: you'll have time to explain during the trial. -elsewhere- Mori: *playing chess with himself* "The Guild has formidable people. Difficult to take down." *picks up the Rook* "We'll have to send our most spirited piece..." -elsewhere- -shink- margaret:...ah....*coughing blood* Hawthorne: *stares in shock* "Oh no..." Akutagawa: "This is stifling--" *SHINK* Hawthorne: *wide-eyed, as he sees himself stabbed* Akutagawa: "Let's get this over with." Hawthorne: "..." *smiles, laughs* "Here to test me, Examiner?" Akutagawa: "I shall test you, yes." *sends his tendrils at Hawthorne* Hawthorne: *blocks with his blood* Akutagawa: "?!" Hawthorne: "You can't shake my faith so easily, demon." Akutagawa: "...Rashomon." Hawthorne: "SCARLET LETTER!" *CLASH* Hawthorne: *his attack is sliced down* "?!!" Akutagawa: "Pathetic. Fight me with all you have, Brother, or this assassination will be for nothing." Hawthorne: "Do not call me that...I don't need to fight with all I have--when this fight is already over." Akutagawa: "???" *sees his own blood on his coat* "You cut me. Congratulations--" *The blood leaps up* Akutagawa: "?!!!" Hawthorne: "Not your blood." *The blood circles around Akutagawa* Hawthorne: "I was wrong, though. You are not a demon: you merely feast on prey weaker than you." -a breeze is blowing- margaret: nng... Akutagawa: "?!!" Hawthorne: "Mitchell...?" margaret:...the mafia...war...all meaningless...the only thing that matters to me is restoring my family's reputation. how could the likes of you, who has never known humiliation or defeat, ever beat me?! *The ground starts to shake* margaret: ....wha-....ah..... *SLICE* Hawthorne: "!!!" Akutagawa: "_I_ have never known defeat? No. Defeat has been my constant companion." Hawthorne: ("He's broken free of my technique! I can't run--") Akutagawa: *rushes at Hawthorne--* *COUGH* Akutagawa: *collapses to his knees, clutching his stomach* Akutagawa: "...What are you doing? I said I would battle you. So fight me with all that you have!" Hawthorne: "...Why do you persist, despite your injuries?" Akutagawa: "..." *steps forward* "I want to hear something from someone..." Hawthorne: "...You have faith." *slices his hand* "I have changed my mind: I will fight you with all I have--" Akutagawa: *leaps* Hawthorne: *fires at him* margaret: *attempting to break free* *pained scream* Hawthorne: *spots her* "Mitchell, stop!" margaret: it...hu..rts... Hawthorne: "Don't! Just stay--" *SLICE* margaret:.......no... Akutagawa: *shot...but smiling, as Rashomon slices through Hawthorne* Hawthorne: "..." *shudders, collapsing to his knees* Akutagawa: "To finish this..." *releases his last attack* margaret: !!! nathaniel!! Hawthorne: "..." *smiles peacefully* Akutagawa: "?!!!" *Akutagawa pictures Dazai smiling at him...and Atsushi...* *The blood of Hawthorne slices at Akutagawa, ripping at his body...* Akutagawa: "N-No...No! Rashamon! Destroy him!" *Rashamon reaches for Hawthorne...* -SHINK- margaret:....*impaled, holding hawthorne* Hawthorne: "!!! ..." *sobs* "M-Margaret...Why?" margaret: i....lo..lov....*collapses* Hawthorne: "...Margaret!" *SLICE* *BOOM* Akutagawa: *stays back, as he sees the ceiling fall onto the couple* *Blood pools under the debris* Akutagawa: " 'It's okay...to live'..." -elsewhere- Kenji: "But I have a date!" yosano: no butts, it's too dangerous right now. that goes for you too edogawa! -morning- chie: good thing they finally caught that bomber... Yohei: "...Can't have more of them. Not again." chie: *she nods* Yohei: "...Maybe I should help. I mean, I'm sure I have something that could detective explosives..." -elsewhere- higuchi: motojiro is requesting a lawyer to bust him out of prison. Mori: *pouts* "That's troublesome. Can't someone else do it?" higuchi: well, ryunosuke recently became ill and has confined himself to his room... Mori: "...Fine. Send Q. Oh, and tell Ryunosuke to get better immediately. RAIN! BRING HIM HOT SOUP!" higuchi: !!!??? q?! y-you cant be serious! Mori: *stares* "You think I'm not a serious person?" *he's writing letters with glittery crayons* elise: im gonna want those back when you're done, rintarou! >n< higuchi:....im on it then....*shudders* -muttering amongst the mafiosos- mafioso: is he out of his mind?! Mafioso 2: you saw what that...that _thing_ did to ted...poor, poor ted. Mafioso #3: *sniff* "Ted still owed me $20..." TT_TT -elsewhere- kirako: hi there mii-chan. i know you must be so lonely right now. but dont you worry, the pet sitter is taking good care of you. naomi:.... kirako: EEP! n-naomi! i-i was working! i swear! naomi: i didnt say anything, im just standing here. but look at this. *puts a newspaper on the table* kirako: *reading* 'explosion at local hotel, mad man in ski goggles held for questioning'. -meanwhile- yosano:....!!! we have someone on the cameras Fukuzawa: "...One man." Chuuya: "..." *grins at the camera* Fukuzawa: "Yosano, activate the guns." -vreeeeeen- -the camera disconnects- yosano: ?!?! Fukuzawa: "?!" *The bullets bounce away and off each other, missing Chuuya* Chuuya: "If you're still alive, come on out, Detectives." yosano:....director? Fukuzawa: "..." *looks at Rampo* Rampo: *nods* -and so- Chuuya: "How insulting. The Agency sends only two?" yosano: sorry hun, but you're gonna need an appointment first~ Chuuya: "Ha ha ha...You think the Mafia needs an appointment to tear down your base?" Kenji: "I don't think you need to!" yosano: if you want to, be my guest. but i have the feeling you arent here for that. Chuuya: "??? You think so?" yosano: we _are_ detectives after all. if we cant deduce the reason for a client's visit, then what kind of detectives are we? -elsewhere- lovecraft: ...... Steinbeck: "So, as I was saying, that's the way to properly farm and sell your produce." lovecraft:....there's the lodge. -quite a bit of flowers growing here- Steinbeck: *shiny eyes* "Flowers!" Steinbeck: "Sunflowers! And flower crowns! Woo hoo!" lovecraft:....how nice. Steinbeck: "I'll grow her more flowers!" *pulls out his sack* lovecraft: the secretary? Steinbeck: "??? I don't know--I wasn't up for getting her flowers--" lovecraft:.....*already walking ahead* -fantasy!toshiko: teehee~ oh john, you're such a sweetie pie~<3- Steinbeck: =\\\\\= "My darling clementine, I will make you a thousand flower crowns..." *stabs his neck* lovecraft: .... Steinbeck: *plants flower seeds...which grow out of him* -inside- naomi: *running with kirako* this way! kirako: why are we going through the staff passage? naomi: the enemy will most likely be there. i sent a request to have your car moved in here. kirako: wow... -VRRRRRRRR- -halfway down the road, and a noise is heard- kirako: EEK! naomi: the door is stuck! *A vine appears* naomi: this is bad, they're gonna break the car! kirako: nooooo! i just got this car! *The car is lifted into the air...the vines crush the car a bit...then stop* naomi:....*looks out the window* O_O are they....growing out of his body?! Steinbeck: *waves* "Hi, ladies! I should've expected the best from your Agency." naomi: doesnt that hurt?! Steinbeck: "A bit. The biggest pain is picking pieces out of my skin. And I think I got grape leaves along my spine...Wait, what were we talking about?" lovecraft:....we're here to make a request of you. naomi: 'request' basically means 'dispose after use' to villains like you. Steinbeck: "??? I'm not a villain. I got a sister about your age, back home." naomi:.....*lightbulb* say, you know that girl 'toshiko'? Steinbeck: owo;;; "...Yes. That's one reason I have this job. I get paid well to support my family--and I hope to impress her!" naomi: if you let us go, i'll set you two up on a romantic date! Steinbeck: owo;;;;;;;;; "...But if I did, I wouldn't be able to support my sister!" *slight crush of the vines* "I-I can just convince Toshiko I did what I had to do!" lovecraft:....??...it's snowing...in july? *BANG* lovecraft:...oh. ok. Steinbeck: "???!" *BANG* Steinbeck: *Blocks with a vine* ???: "Naomi! naomi: !! big bro! Tanizaki: *helps her and Kirako down* "Get to the railroad tracks--there's a train waiting for you!" naomi: right! Kunikida: *aims at Steinbeck* ("Just need to keep him from the girls--") *Vine whip* Kunikida: "!!!" -elsewhere- -pine acres train stop- atsushi: *looking around* (thinking: death city is such a big place...it's almost like a small country...) Dazai: "Look it the tiny creature!" dog: *bark bark* Dazai: *holds up doggie treat* "Hello!" dog: *wags* Dazai: *hides the dog treat--and it vanishes* dog: *head tilt* Dazai: "That's the difference between our status: I WIN!" dog: ?? Dazai: *suddenly, the treat appears back in his hand--and he eats it* dog: D8 atsushi: D8 -on the train- kirako: *phew*...that was a close one... Naomi: "..." kirako:..chin up, im sure you're brother will be fine. ??? *sniffling* -a young boy is seated in one of the seats, holding a doll and crying- Naomi: "??? Oh dear...Are you okay?" boy: i-im just scared and l-lonely. mommy and daddy had a fight, and im mad at them so i decided to run away to live with my grandparents in pine acres. but this is my first time on my own and im scared. kirako: aww. boy: will you two go with me so i wont be as scared? Naomi: *smiles* "We're getting off at Pine Acres, too." boy: r-really? kirako: it's alright. we'll help you find your grandparents. boy: thank you. you seem like really nice people. -at the station- Dazai: *tenses up* atsushi: dazai? what's wrong? Dazai: "I-I just remembered: doggie treats give me the shits!" atsushi: THEN WHY DO YOU EAT THEM?! Dazai: *hands him the bag of treats* "I must take care of business! The fate of the Agency rests in your hands! Do not fail!" Dazai: *runs* atsushi:.... random person: your friend seems like an interesting person. atsushi: you have no idea. Dazai: *running* "..." *looks back* gin: *holds a blade up to dazai's neck* Dazai: "...Ginny! You've gotten taller!" gin:... higuchi: *aims her gun at me* start talking. now. Dazai: "...Oh, please. I developed your surveillance techniques. I could smell you a mile away." Dazai: "And you really intend to kill me? Just you two?" higuchi: *nods at gin, who puts her weapon away* we have a message from the boss. Dazai: "From Mori? Hmm...A threat? Complaint? Murder notice? Hard to guess..." higuchi: i'll just summarize the point; are you interested in returning to the mafia as an executive member? Dazai: o__o Dazai: o_____o "...BWA HA HA HA!" higuchi: w-what's so funny? Dazai: "Ha ha! What a serious offer! I'm overjoyed!" higuchi: i've seen the records. your methods, the sadistic way you hollow your enemy’s hearts. you have a heart of darkness, and blood as black as ash. Dazai: "...People change, Higuchi. Why, I remember when Gin here was just a tiny cute little girl before she grew up to an androgynous ninja warrior. Still a hot look, though." gin:....do you want me to kill you in your sleep? higuchi:......................................................................................................wait what? Dazai: "With that cute voice of yours, sure~" -train arrival sounds- gin: you better go. q is on board. Dazai: "...What?!" higuchi: i tried to talk mori out of it, but... Dazai: *already running* -meanwhile- atsushi: naomi, kirako, glad you're ok. boy: miss naomi? who is this? atsushi:...same question for you. Naomi: "The poor dear was all alone, so we offered to accompany him to this stop." boy: *trips* ah! atsushi: *catches him* boy: *whimpers* owie, my ankle! you hurt me! atsushi: n-no i didnt! i helped catch him! Naomi: *glares at Atsushi* boy: no.....you....hurt....me.... *pulls up his sleeve to reveal a bunch of razors taped to his arm, cutting him up* atsushi: ?!?! kirako: !!! *covers her mouth in shock* Naomi: "What?! K-Kid! Who did this to you?" boy: her mister....wanna plaaaaay a gaaaaame~<3 ? -his doll begins to laugh- Naomi: "...Oh fuck no." -the doll rips its head- kirako: ......*strangling atsushi* Naomi: "K-Kirako! Stop!" atsushi: im really sorry about this! *grabs her and slams her into a wall* Naomi: "..." atsushi: !!!! -several people are screaming and fleeing from the scene- Naomi: *rushes at Atsushi with a pocket knife* -outside- -more people fleeing- Dazai: *running* (" 'Protect me,' they said as I was running off...Protect me from what? From--") "!!!" atsushi: NAOMI! SNAP OUT OF IT! *strangling her* kirako: *crying as she has broken her arm* Dazai: "No! Atsushi! _You_ snap out of it! Now!" Naomi: *crying, gasping for air* atsushi: ?! d-dazai wait! *backing away* p-put the knife down! Dazai: "??? 'Knife'? Dude, chill...You're being manipulated..." boy: oh hiiiii mr dazaaaaai~<3 ! Dazai: "...Goddamn it, Q..." Q: oooh you said a bad woooord, hug time! *tries to leap at him* Dazai: *dodges--and seizes Q's doll* Q: hey! give it back meanie! atsushi: *fetal position and screaming* Dazai: "...Dissolve, you abomination." *nullifies the doll* atsushi: w-wha?...!!! Naomi: *cowers, trying to crawl away from Atsushi* Q: boooo, you're no fun. but i had a good day today. atsushi: n-naomi i- Naomi: "Stay away from me, you monster!" atsushi: *his heart drops* naomi no i...i was just..i i didnt mean... Q: heehee~ thanks for showing me a good time everyone. im gonna go cause trouble somewhere else. *the train begings to leave* bye bye dazaaaaai~! Dazai: *watches Q's escape* "..." ("The Mafia will do anything...So will I.") *turns to Atsushi* "...Come on, buddy. We're going home." atsushi: *hic* im..s-so...rryy-yy.... Dazai: "...Atsushi..." atsushi: *winces* Dazai: "..." *hug* atsushi: ?! w-why are...y-you... Dazai: *mini-chop* atsushi: >.< Dazai: "I can't change your past. But as your senior, I have advice for you: stop it with the self-pity." atsushi: .... Dazai: "Self-pity is what makes life a nightmare. Don't do that to yourself.") atsushi: *looks at naomi and kirako*.... kirako: *winces* ow! Naomi: *glares at Atsushi* "It's okay, Kirako..." atsushi:......... Naomi: *helps Kirako along* "Let's get home..." -elsewhere- q: *humming to himself* *RING RING* q: ~? Mori: "How did it go?" Q: i broke the weretiger reeeeally good. he broke the lady's arm and tried to choke the other one. she was nice. if i was older, i'd probably be her boyfriend then i would get to tinkle in her! Mori: *chuckles* "One thing at a time, Q. Just get back here, and you'll get yummy cake and toys!" Q: yay! rain: you're awful mori! elise: we can beat up rainy together, too! rain: I HATE YOU BOTH SO MUCH! Mori: *chuckles* "Elise, go play for a bit. Rain and I have an important task to finish." rain: TT-TT -elsewhere- louisa: *breaths* (thinking: remember to breathe when you talk and you'll be fine...) Bellhop: "May I help you?" louisa: EEP! *runs into a wall then flees* (thinking: that was too close!).....*about to knock on the door* ???: "Stop dawdling and get yourself in here." louisa: !!!! -creeeeak- Fitzgerald: *staring at the door* louisa: l-lord francis? i-i have another s-strategy proposal. Fitzgerald: *flips through pages* "I am impressed how quickly you write these reports--but must they be so long?" louisa: s-sorry...i-i can...abridge it for you..i-if you like... Fitzgerald: *takes the report and walks to the door* "Forget it. I'll read it while we walk." -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: well arent you cuddly~ Kid: *purrs* "Indeed." *smooch* stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: "How are you?" stocking: doing well~ Kid: *smiles* "I'm glad...You know what may be better?" stocking: what~? Kid: "How about a specially made dinner, with dessert, and dancing?" stocking: sounds wonderful~<3 Kid: "Good, because I already made the reservations~" stocking: and tonight, maybe we can enjoy a night to ourselves~? *tracing a finger down his chest* Kid: .\\\\w\\\\. "Of course...But that's the next surprise..." *smooch on her cheek, before whispering* "A hotel room." stocking: oh~ *kisses his nose* Kid: *blushes* "Stocking, you're so loving." stocking: mmmm~ *nuzzle* Kid: *nuzzles* "I love you." stocking: thank you kid.....thank you for meeting me. *smiles* Kid: "..." *holds her hand* "Thank you for letting me into your life." -elsewhere- Giriko: "..." *loud laugh* "What happened to you?!" kirika:....*covered in tape, ribbons, and feathers* you wont believe us. even if we told you. Gopher: .\\\\^\\\\. *he's missing a shoe, a pant leg is ripped off, and he is shirtless--with paint slapped across his chest* -elsewhere- Sakuya: "...Lilac? You there, buddy?" lilac: .....*shivering* Sakuya: "...May I come in?" lilac:...if you...want to... Sakuya: *opens the door, looks inside* lilac: *curled up in the futon*...... Sakuya: "..." *sits by the futon* "...You get any sleep?" lilac:....would i...have been better off....staying in that place? Sakuya: "??? 'That place'? ...You mean...not here?" lilac: it was.....peaceful....i didnt...feel anything....am i...a bad person for thinking that? Sakuya: "..." *swallows* "If...I had that chance...yeah, I'd consider staying there, too." lilac:....oh.... Sakuya: "So, no, I don't think you're a bad person for thinking that. But I also think it would be a mistake for you to have stayed there." lilac: ?? Sakuya: "Because you would miss so many opportunities in front of you." lilac:...sakuya....why did you start dating naho? Sakuya: "..." =\\\\= "...'Cause I like her." lilac:....what about her do you like? didnt you also say you liked mahiru? Sakuya: "!!! Um...I mean, yeah. I just...There are different things I like..." Sakuya: "...Just...happy being around her." -elsewhere- Mori: "Good meeting." higuchi: ...... gin:....*nods* Mori: "Higuchi, please see to Akutagawa. And someone, give me an update on the Agency's location." higuchi: right.....*knocks on akutagawa's door* ryunosuke? are you alright? Akutagawa: "..." *shivering in the corner of his room* higuchi:....may i come in? Akutagawa: "..." *silence* higuchi:...*turns the knob* Akutagawa: *tries to cover his head* higuchi: ryunosuke? are you doing any better? Akutagawa: "...What is wrong with my brain?" higuchi: ?? Akutagawa: "What does it mean to fight for something you believe...if you believe nothing?" higuchi: ....? Akutagawa: "That smile...Get it out of my head..." *fetal position* higuchi: ryu- *puts a hand to his shoulder* Akutagawa: *pulls back* higuchi:..... -elsewhere- Rin: "Hello, everyone!" konekomaru: hey rin shiemi: hi there rin! izumo: hey. Bon: "..." *goes back to what he was reading* Rin: D:< "Bon! Look at me, man!" shura: yo. Rin: "Oh, hey, Teach. What's up?" shura: you kids ready for this thing? Rin: "...Well, no use waiting around." -elsewhere- Kid: *adjusts his tie* stocking: looking good~ Kid: *smiles* "Just matching you~" stocking: *smooch* you flirt~ Kid: *blushes* "I only speak the truth." *offers his arm* "Shall we?" stocking: indeed~ Kid: *takes her inside to the restaurant* "I hope the menu will be to your liking." *leads her to their table* -early morning, a parking garage- Dazai: *shiny eyes* "Ango!" ango: it's been quite some time, dazai. i see your eye is doing better now. Dazai: "You know it!" *walks by him--pats his behind* ango: ..... -the two other agents hold their weapons up at dazai- Dazai: *Has removed the handgun from Ango's back, aiming at him* ango: you know you wont actually shoot. i did clean your ledger after all. you still owe me back, correct? Dazai: "..." *returns the gun* "I know that. And you knew what I would do--hence why you didn't load your gun, huh?" ango: seems you're right on the mark. now, if you arent here to catch up with an old friend, what is the point of this meeting then? Dazai: *points to Ango's car* "You can't bring this shiny vehicle here and not offer me a ride!" ango: please stop rubbing my car, you'll get fingerprints all over it. Dazai: "I will if you give me a ride." -and so- ango: ah, so this 'guild' has arrived in death city then? Dazai: "Yeeeeep! So, you better get to investigating." ango: *glasses shine* rest assure, the death city council's gifted’s department has been more than aware of this. Dazai: "So...What're you all doing?" ango:....do you know what kind of an organization the guild is? it's a secret society. each member has an identity of their own outside the organization. their influence isnt just limited to the eastern states, they are possibly capable of eating their way into this very city. Dazai: "...That's an odd turn to this discussion." ango: it would appear they've been granted diplomatic immunity. being that death city is considered a city-state, there isnt much we are able to do. it's more than likely they will abuse this power. unfortunately, even this meeting is being monitored as well. *he stops the car* dazai. run. warn your coworkers. Dazai: "?!!!" -CRASH- -elsewhere- atsushi:....dazai's late..... *thinking back to wat kouyou said* [kouyou: please, take care of kyouka..] ???: "Sorry to keep you waiting." atsushi: took you long enough daza-.... !!!! Fitzgerald: *smiles* "One thing money cannot cure: boredom." atsushi: *backing away* ???: *from behind him* "That's a typical reaction." atsushi: ?! !!! *attempts to punch him* Fitzgerald: *catches the punch* atsushi: !!! -kicks him in the fitz-junior- Fitzgerald: "..." *tenses...then smiles widely* "What a kick! Worth $10,000!" atsushi: o_o (thinking: aaah biscuits) Fitzgerald: *Million Dollar Kick* atsushi: NYEEEEEEEEEEE *CRASH* fuuuuuuuuuck..... Fitzgerald: *picks Atsushi up by the head* "We put a bounty of 7 billion on you. If this is all you got, you're not worth that much. But don't despair, old sport: your worth lies elsewhere." atsushi:...*spits in his face* Fitzgerald: "..." *wipes away the spit* "Ha. There's the fight I wanted--" *Footsteps heard* atsushi:... !!! -a wild kyouka appears- Fitzgerald: *snaps his fingers* "Oh! The lower-rank Mafia girl!" Kyoka: "No. I am Kyoka of the Detective Agency. It is nice to meet you." atsushi ... Kyoka: *leaps, slashes at Fitzgerald with a knife--but he dodges* Fitzgerald: "My, such a barbarous child to attack without giving off any murderous intention." Kyoka: "..." *takes Atsushi's wrist* atsushi: woah! Kyoka: *leaps up and over the barrier--towards the water--pulling Atsushi with her* Fitzgerald: "?!!" atsushi: YOIP! -splash- Kyoka: "...You can swim, yes?" atsushi: i think so. i did help you swim to the short that one time... heh, hard to believe that was almost a month ago now... Kyoka: "Less talking, more escaping." *doggie paddle* Fitzgerald: "...Huh. They're getting away." *opens notebook* "What am I supposed to do...Ah, here it is! 'Do...nothing.' ...Okay!" *smiles* -elsewhere- shura: gooood morning campers! Rin: *groaning* "Five more minutes, Mommy..." shura: ooooi. Yukio: "..." *dumps bucket of cold water onto Rin* Rin: *gasps* "Wh-What?!" shura: time to get up. we got a big day ahead. Rin: "..." *grabs a towel to dry off* "What's the first lesson, teach?" -elsewhere- Kid: *purrs* stocking: good morning honey~<3 Kid: "Morning~" *smooch* stocking: god, you were amazing last night. still are~ Kid: *smiles, blushing* "I can say the same to you..." *traces his finger along her arm* "...Stocking?" stocking: yes~? Kid: "...It felt so good without protection." *blush* stocking: *blushing and nuzzles* Kid: *holds her* "...You know...We're not always going to have this kind of time to ourselves in the future." stocking: yeah. that's why we got to enjoy it. Kid: "...We have the room for a few more hours...How should we enjoy this time?" -elsewhere- Mori: "Late again, I see." rain: my alarm clock needed batteries! Mori: "Well, that's no good. You didn't have extra batteries lying around to use?" rain: i thought i did, and i went to check but i was all out, so i had to go to the convenience store and buy some more. Mori: "What, none in your smoke detectors? And let me guess: then you missed your bus, yes?" rain:... yes. Q.Q Mori: "..." *sigh, walks around her* "What am I to do with you..." rain: im really sorry sir! im doing my best, really! Mori: "And you missed the memo." rain: memo? o-o; Mori: "The memo. The one about coming in late for work?" *sighs, hands her a sheet of notebook paper--written in crayon* rain: um... *examines it* 'those who arrive late will be made to play the 'punishment game'..... Q_Q Mori: *nods* "Follow me..." rain: TT~TT Mori: *opens the door* "Enter..." -elsewhere- atsushi: *pants* alright...we should be safe here....kyouka, where did you run off to- Kyoka: "In the darkness. Where I was from." atsushi:.....kyouka... Kyoka: "...I didn't belong there any more." atsushi: ......!!! hide, it's the police! Kyoka: "..." *hides* "...I called them." atsushi: ??!! Kyoka: "The Guild will not attempt an attack with police in the open. Let's go." *starts to move* atsushi:....why did you come back? why get involved in this war? Kyoka: "...Because the Detective Agency is the only place where I belong." Kyoka: "This is the first time I have ever wanted to be somewhere, be something. I will fight for it, I will resort to anything--even the monstrosity within me." atsushi: ........ Kyoka: "Now, let me carry you...And exaggerate your limp." atsushi: um ok?....ooooooh. oh the paaaaain! my ice skating careeeer! Police Officer #1: "???" Kyoka: "...Help. We were attacked by people with weapons." -elsewhere- Victor: *sitting in front of Hot Wheels toy cars--which are now on fire* "..." nozomi: !! *getting the extinguisher* Victor: "Why do cars hate me?! I just am trying my best with them!" -elsewhere- atsushi: *running with kyouka* (thinking: im glad i stopped her before she hurt anyone...) !!! Kyoka: "Let me go." atsushi: um....we have company. old man:.... Fitzgerald: "Hello, old sport." atsushi: why you son of a bi- *BANG* ACK! owwww...fuuuuck. twain: *from a roof* bulls eye, baby. Kyoka: O_O Fitzgerald: *on incom* "Good work, Mr. Twain." *picks up Atsushi by the neck* Kyoka: O__O Fitzgerald: "Well, then, little princess: I will be taking your boyfriend--" Kyoka: "...My what?" atsushi: HUH? o-o; -rumble rumble- -whale noises- atsushi:....what the fuck. melville: hello, old friend. moby dick: ^o^ Fitzgerald: *carrying Atsushi to the whale* "I have only known you for a short time, princess. But please, listen to my experience: saving people does not suit you. But you already know that." Kyoka: "..." *crying* "Why...? Then...Then why show me the light?" atsushi: *trying to reach her* kyouka! run! Kyoka: "..." *shakes her head, starts to run at Fitzgerald* Fitzgerald: *entering the whale's mouth* -police sirens- officer: hands in the air! atsushi: !!!! no.... Kyoka: "..." *turns and sees police behind her* officer: you're under arrest under the suspicion of murder. atsushi: KYOUKA!!! Kyoka: "..." *crying, looks up* "...Goodbye." -elsewhere- Relan: "..." *holds his hand* shinra: ^^ *hug* iris: *hug* Relan: "Feel better?" shinra: yeah. Relan: "That's good...Anything you wanted to do today?" -elsewhere- Mori: "Have you learned your lesson?" -elsewhere- judge: court will now come to order. the case of motojiro kajii vs public welfare will begin. is the plaintiff here? Motojiro: *playing a 3DS...in handcuffs* hirotsu: *facepalm* lawyer: yes, your honor. judge: and the defendant? Hirotsu: "Here, your honor, defending Motojiro Kajii--" Motojiro: "NO, I WON'T TRADE MY SAPPHIRE FOR YOUR SANTA COAT, YOU ASS!" judge:...mr kajii! do you mind saving the game and paying attention? Motojiro: "Huh? Oh, fine." *closes, folds his hands together* "I plead not guilty. Now, let's get this show on the road!" -elsewhere- ???: *wheezing* -beep. beep. beep- ???:.....rn....mr hawthorne? Hawthorne: *inhale, wheeze* nurse: mr hawthorne? Hawthorne: "Wh-What?" nurse: i see you're awake. ^^ Hawthorne: "Wh-Where...?" nurse: you're in the hospital. you and the lady next to you were found badly injured. it's amazing you're still alive.. Hawthorne: "Lady...!!! Mi-Mitchell?" nurse: she's right next to you....she's in a bad state....we arent sure if she'll ever recover. margaret: *no reply* [margaret: i....i lo...lov-....] Hawthorne: "...Margaret..." nurse:.... nurse 2: mr hawthorne? there's a phone call for you. Hawthorne: "...Who would know I am awake?" nurse 2: i guess it was good timing? *hands him the phone* Hawthorne: "...Hello?" Fitzgerald: "Hello, old sport." Hawthorne: "!!!" Fitzgerald: "Report. What happened to you on the front lines--?" Hawthorne: "..." *laughs* nurse: ?? Hawthorne: "Foolish...She was so, so, foolish!" *crying laughing* nurse:...*backing out of the room* Hawthorne: "To sacrifice one's safety...Ha ha..." *stops laughing, now stone-cold serious* "Mitchell...She wanted to salvage her family's legacy. So why did she--" Fitzgerald: "She joined this war to pay off her family's debt and to re-establish them. That dream is now gone with the wind." Hawthorne: "..." *shaking, gripping the phone harder until the plastic around it is chipping off* "No..." nurse: !! Hawthorne: "With all due respect, Lord Fitzgerald: _you_ left her to the winds." margaret:.... *no reply* Hawthorne: "You led her down a path of no return...with your damn money. Sacrificing what she had for a pittance!" Fitzgerald: "What?!" Hawthorne: "...I will restore her honor." *hangs up* Fitzgerald: "???" nurse 3: letter for you, sir. Hawthorne: "...What is it?" -no address or name, just says 'mr hawthorne'- Hawthorne: *struggles to open it...* note: dearest mr hawthorne. i can help you save her. upon your discharge, meet me at the following address. with love, FD. -the note has what looks like a demented mouse logo- Hawthorne: "..." *sets the letter aside* "..." (" 'FD'?") -elsewhere- shiemi: look, i found margie! *holds up some wild flowers* Yukio: "...Maybe try the common name for them?" konekomaru: *writing down notes* Rin: "That one kind of looks like an ardvark." *points to the sky* takara: ..... Shima: "..." *pokes Takara's shoulder* takara: ?? Shima: "Are you still asleep?" takara:.... Shima: "...YO! DUDE! WAKE YOUR ASS UP!" takara's puppet: I AM AWAKE, MCSHITLORD! Shima: "EEK!" *falls back--and down a hill* -splash- izumo:....*soaked*.... Shima: O~O "...I will be running now..." -elsewhere- Kid: "We're home." liz: hey, welcome back! Patty: *hug/tackle* "You're back!" Death the Kid: Kid: "Unf!" stocking: ^^ Patty: *sitting on Kid's chest* "What'd you bring me?!" Kid: -_-;;;; -elsewhere- Shotaro: *looking through the phone book* nea: looking for something, kiddo? Shotaro: "Just wondering something: are there more of us? I mean, in my family and other Dokeshi." nea: what brought this up? Shotaro: "Just...wanting to do a good deed, I guess. After what some of us have gone through..." *glances at Emine...who is seated under a tree...in shadows...just staring* nea:.....what exactly are you looking for? Shotaro: "Just anyone whose name sounds like a Dokeshi name...Oh! Like this one! 'D. O. Keshi'! Actual name in the phone book!" nea:....*sweatdrop* -elsewhere- Rin: *staring at his scabbard* shiemi: did you want to toast marshmallows? Rin: "Huh?" *forcing a smile* "Y-Yeah, sure..." shiemi: have you ever roasted marshmallows before? Rin: "Not very well: they always melted too fast." shiemi: aw. Rin: "I guess I added too much heat to them..." shiemi: ^^; izumo: yukio told me that you and your cousins roasted marshmallows once before when you were kids, right? Rin: "Yeah. Dad wanted to do some 'great outdoors' thing...in our backyard." shiemi: that sounds like fun. ^^ Rin: "It was...until I shook that tree with the beehive..." shiemi: oh no! Rin: "Those suckers sting..." -elsewhere- naho: we're baaaaa...... O_O; Higan: *gyrating his hips to music* "...Oh. You're back early." naho: *covers her eyes and screams* Higan: "??? What? I'm wearing boxers and a shirt." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *stunned* "...I now have the urge to pour bleach into my eyes." reimi: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Sorry. Just had a mental image that was most unpleasant." *sips his tea* "...How are you?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "..." *burns a sheet of paper* -elsewhere- Bakugo: *tugging at his collar* mama bakugou: nervous, kiddo? Bakugo: "No, I'm not! It's nothing, right?!" -elsewhere- yuuji: ...... Aizawa: "...You're quieter than usual." yuuji: sorry just....not good with social situations. *looks out at all the people on the dance floor* Aizawa: "...Join the club." *sips his punch* "...Heh. A club of asocial people." yuuji: talk about irony... Aizawa: "Just take it slow. No rush trying to get used to this setting..." yuuji: ....why did you decide to become a hero? Aizawa: "...We want to see people with quirks looked upon in a better light. I think being a hero is one part of that." yuuji: hmm....i guess that makes sense....there are some parts of the world where they're still frowned on... Aizawa: "...I had hot coffee thrown at me when I was 12." yuuji: ....that's rough, dude. sachi....*tenses* she had it a lot worse. back in our hometown, sachi didnt have the best home life. she lived in a 'religious' household. and im talkin the bad kinds too. they treated her like absolute shit, all because she had a quirk. she became resentful, bitter. she wanted to make the world pay for the hell she was put through. all i wanted was for her to be happy...*tearing up* Aizawa: "..." *offers a napkin* yuuji:...*sniff* thanks... Aizawa: "No problem...What do you want now in your life?" yuuji: ...i dont really know. i never really thought about it. Aizawa: "You got time. You're still pretty young...but make it something that is meaningful and helpful." yuuji:...right. -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *collapses on the couch* kim: rough day? Jacqueline: *groan* "My eyes are buggy from staring at books." kim: aw. Jacqueline: "...It could be worse." *turns over* "...Your day go alright?" kim: *she nods* Jacqueline: *yawn* "That's good...Kim?" kim: hmm? Jacqueline: "Do you like this?" kim: what do you mean? Jacqueline: "Are you happy...with your job? With this home? ...With me?" kim: yeah. life's pretty sweet. *smiles* Jacqueline: *smiles back* "Yeah..." *reaches out to Kim* -elsewhere- izumo: so how are we doing this test then? Yukio: "You'll be divided into teams." izumo: *nods* shiemi:... konekomaru: will they be equal teams or randomly decided? Yukio: "More or less equal. Shura will announce Team #1." shura: team one will be kamiki, takara, and shiemi. Rin: *raises his hand* "Which team am I on?" shura: you'll be on suguro's team. konekomaru: then i guess that just leaves shima and i on the last team. Shima: "Woo! Team Best Team!" Rin: "..." Bon: *serious look at Rin* "...Don't screw up." Rin: D: shura: whoever brings their lanturn back first is the winner and recieves a mystery prize. may the best team win! Shima: "!!! Come on, Konekomaru! I know exactly what I want that mystery prize to be!" Rin: "Is the mystery prize food?!" shura: on your marks......*looks at yukio* Yukio: *lets off a party popper* "Go!" -as they begin running in, several moths begin flocking to them- Rin: "Ah, look at the pretty butterflies--" *they swarm his face* "...AH!" izumo: *summoning familiars* Rin: *spots Shiemi* "!!!" shiemi: eep! nii-chan we- -one of the moths rips the paper- shiemi: D8> Rin: "Shiemi! Watch out!" shiemi: EEP! *ducks from a big ass moth creature* Rin: *swings at the moth* "Back, Mothra!" moth: SCREEEE! Rin: "I said--" *flaming up* "--back!" moth: *hisss* 'child....of satan....' Rin: .///.;;;; "Wh-Where?" -elsewhere in the woods- Rin: .///.;;;; "Wh-Where?" -elsewhere in the woods- maid: *panting* l-lord amaimon...can..can we...go back now? *carrying him piggy-back stye* Amaimon: "No. I want to piggy back a bit longer." *pats her* "Onward." maid: *grumble* why did you make us come out here in the middle of the night? Amaimon: "Big brother asked me to." maid: then why doesnt _he_ monitor the brat? Amaimon: "Because something about me not getting out of the house enough. If you're tired, we can take a break." maid: yes please. Amaimon: *pulls up on her reins like a horse* "Wow, there. We can graze over yonder." maid: why did you put this on me -_-; Amaimon: "It's what a horsie needs." *gets off of her, stretches* "You can go drink at the stream." maid: *mumbling* cant believe i left my home in gehenna for this...*mumble mumble* Amaimon: *picking berries* "...Are these poisonous?" -fwoooom- maid: what was that?! Amaimon: "...Huh. So that's why brother wanted me to check..." maid: shall we investigate then? Amaimon: "..." *grabs a handful of berries* "Let's go, horsie." maid: *sighs and sprouts wings, flying over* -back over- shiemi: niiiii... Q~Q Rin: *whapping away the last moths* "...I'm sorry, Shiemi." Bon: *having arrived* "...Just make a new paper." shiemi: *sniff* Q-Q Rin: *glares* Bon: ._.;;;; "...Just being honest--" *Light flashes in Bon's eyes* Bon: "AH!" shiemi: ah! oh no, i got seperated from my team! ???: "INCOMING!" shiemi: ?!?! Shima: *waving flashlight at moths, his other hand waving his staff* "Back off, you stupid bugs!" konekomaru: *reciting the moth demon's fatal verse* Shima: "...Oh! You guys are all here--" *spots Shiemi* "!!! Shiemi! Are you okay?" *gets down on one knee* shiemi: i-im fine. my neck is a little itchy though... Bon: "...Mind if I check?" -one lantern acquirement later- Rin: .___.;;; "...I thought it'd be a tiny little paper lantern..." izumo: took you guys long enough. Bon: "Delayed on account of moths." Shima: *moves up to Izumo* "They didn't come this way, did they?" izumo: the circle would have kept them out. *staring at her prize; a pen set* Rin: "...Yukio picked out the pen set, huh? I was hoping for food..." shiemi:....*walking into the woods* Bon: "???" Shima: "Yo, Shiemi! We're over here!" shiemi:.... Rin: "Shiemi? Shiemi!" -something is squirming in the back of her neck- Rin: "!!!" izumo: gross! ???: "Found you all." shura: ?! Yukio: "What on Earth?" Amaimon: "Hello." *waves Shiemi over to him* shiemi: *walking over* Yukio: "Shiemi!" Rin: *follows Shiemi* "Hey! Get back here--" shiemi: *not responding* -in the trees- maid: oh nooooo this is bad. lord pheles is gonna kill me TT-TT Rin: *takes Shiemi's wrist* Amaimon: "Hey. No. Don't do that." behemoth: *GROWLS* Rin: "...Please tell me that was my stomach..." behemoth: *GAAAAOOOOO!* Rin: *leaps out of the way* "AH!" Amaimon: *gestures to Shiemi* "Come to me." izumo: !!! shiemi: *walks over to him* izumo: on no you dont! *summons familiars* Amaimon: "Why can't you let my bride and me go off on our honeymoon?" izumo: O_O maid: *JAWDROP* Amaimon: *picks up Shiemi, bridal style* "Do you take me, in sickness and health--" -doink- konekomaru: *tossing pebbles at him* >-< *The pebble hits the top of his hair and--* *POOF* Amaimon: "..." *pat pat* Shima: "..." *snort* "Broccoli head!" Amaimon: "..." *vanishes with Shiemi* izumo: dont let him get away! maid:...WHY?! WHY WOULD YOU THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA?! ???: "Who said I was going away?" maid: *SCREAM* l-l-lord pheles!? w-when did you- Mephisto: "I was finished handling the sundaes and thought I'd take in some entertainment." maid: b-but he's going against orders! he wasnt supposed to attack! Mephisto: "Oh, don't worry. Just a small hiccup to this exam." maid: hmm... -back on the ground- Shima: "Where did he--?" *KICKED* Shima: *sent flying* konekomaru: SHIMA!! Amaimon: *stares at Konekomaru* "I had my hair just the way I wanted it..." konekomaru: um..*sweating* Amaimon: *taps the tip of his finger on Konekomaru's forearm* konekomaru: *screams of pain* Bon: "!!! Konekomaru!" izumo: what the hell did you do to him?! Amaimon: "I broke his arm. My hair is very important." izumo: !!! Amaimon: *grabs Bon by the throat, lifting him up, while he's holding Shiemi in his arm* Bon: "URK!" shiemi: ..... Bon: "..." *cough* "If you're blaming anyone...don't blame me! Blame Rin Okumura!" Rin: ._. "...Wha?" Bon: "Always running off. Always being a mystery. This isn't just our fight, Okumura--it's yours too! And you're just going to sit on the sidelines?!" Rin: "..." *takes his scabbard* shura: !!! rin dont do it! Yukio: "Stop!" Rin: "...I'm sorry. But I have to use these flames for kindness..." *removes the sword* shura: oh my god. *A bright light shines* Bon: "?!!!" Amaimon: "..." *puts on sunglasses* konekomaru: t...thats.... maid: *JAWDROP* oh fuuuck. Rin: *covered in blue flames* "I am your opponent!" Amaimon: "...Ha ha ha!" *hands Shiemi to Izumo* "Hold my bride." izumo: !!! *squished* oof! h...heavy...... Amaimon: *leaps at Rin* "Whee!!!" Rin: *blocks* Bon: *staring, shaking* shura: come on, we need to get shiemi to safety. Bon: "Demon sword...Rin...What the hell is going on?!" Rin: *summons flame along his sword, sending it in a wave at Amaimon* Amaimon: "Shiny!" maid: sir, is this REALLY a good idea?! Amaimon: *leaps behind Rin--tugging on his tail* Rin: *howl* Mephisto: "How else will the boy learn?" maid: oh this is a bad idea, if the order finds out about this- Mephisto: "I'm not telling them." *stares at Maid* maid: i guess all we can do is hope it works for the best.... Mephisto: *shrug* "What's the worst that can happen?" *holding a bowl of ice cream* -back on the ground- Yukio: "Shiemi!" *trying to examine the wound on her neck* "We have to get this poison out..." izumo: *getting the medkit* Yukio: *examining Shiemi's eyes* "Chuchi sting. We'll need the holy water, too..." Rin: *screaming as he slices at Amaimon, cutting his arm* Amaimon: *howl, as he continues swiping* Mephisto: "?!" maid: shouldnt we be doing something?! Rin: *burning trees, as he flings Amaimon across the sky* Mephisto: "..." Amaimon: *bounces back, coming at Rin* Rin: "AAAAH!" Amaimon: "GRRRR!" Mephisto: "...ENOUGH!" *catches both of their fists* maid: eep! >.< shiemi: ...nn.....nhuh? Yukio: "??? Shiemi?" Mephisto: *smiles* "There. Dawn has come. Time to go home." shiemi:..yu...ki? Yukio: "I-I'm here...Are you back with us?" shiemi: i...i think so...my neck itches... Yukio: "Easy...We all need to evacuate..." shiemi: whats...going on? *BOOM* Yukio: *shields her* shiemi: ah! izumo: ?! konekomaru: bon...thats- Bon: "...Blue flames..." Amaimon: "Brother! You told me if I followed your instructions, you'd give me infinite play!" Rin: *growling--being held back by Mephisto, who merely holds the palm of his hand at Rin's forehead* maid: im so confused. Mephisto: "I also told you not to damage the school..." *holds up his cell phone--showing a photograph that a tree from the forest flew all the way from and smashed into Mephisto's True Cross office* Amaimon: .____. Mephisto: "And you fail to recognize, Brother: this child has more power that exceeds your abilities--" ???: you also damaged the shower, that i was using~ ^^# Mephisto: "..." *turns around* o\\\o Rin: *confused grunt* Amaimon: "...Hello." felisia: ^^# *heavenly bitch slaps rin and amaimon into the ground* Rin: O______O *face-plant into the ground* Amaimon: "Aaaaaaaah--" *butt-crash into the ground* "...I'm stuck." Mephisto: "...Oh my." shiemi: !!! Yukio: D: "Rin!" felisia: *cracks knuckles* well, my frustration has been vented. ^^ Mephisto: "...You are so amazing when you're furious." izumo: ....ugh. i can almost smell the second-hand embarrassment. Mephisto: "Now, where was I? Oh, yes! I think Rin should come along with me--" Rin: *growling* -chop to rin's head- felisia: down you. Rin: *collapses, flames dissipating* Shima: .\\\\. "So cool..." izumo: shima, pay attention! *chop* Shima: "I was! She knocked out Rin!" shiemi: ..... shura: oooooi. you alright there? Yukio: "Shiemi...Do you need to sit?" shiemi: *staring at rin* Rin: X____X shura: ok, i didnt want to have to do this.....*licks finger and sticks it in rin's ear* Rin: >_____O "WHAT THE HELL?!!!" shura: oh good, you're still alive. Rin: "Yeah, I am--and you didn't have to--" *looks around...sees burned forest...and his classmate* Yukio: "..." konekomaru: ... izumo:.... Rin: "...Oh man..." *tries to look at his classmates* "Guys, I...I just--" shiemi: do you really think this is funny?! *tearing up* Rin: "!!! I-I wasn't making any joke! Shiemi! Are you okay--" izumo: ...??!! *notices something in the trees* ???: "Son of Satan! Prepare to meet your executioner!" Shinra: "What the hell?!" shura: ahh hell. Triple A: "The son of Satan will be killed by Arthur A. Ang--" shura + felisia: *swords out* Triple A: "...Hell. Hmph. Stand aside. I am executing the Son of Satan--" shura: like hell you are, baldy. Triple A: "Then I will have to get by you--" *dashes at Shura* -clang- felisia: how about no. Triple A: "?!!! You want to fight as well? Fine!" *aims at her* shura: ok kids, get back to the campsite and pack up. we'll handle this one. Yukio: "...Come on, Shiemi." Rin: "...Shiemi. I...I..." Bon: *glaring* shiemi: .... *looking away* Rin: *holding out a hand* "W-Wait! Just..." Bon: *muttering* "Goddamn son of Satan..." Rin: "..." *just stares at the ground* felisia:...*pitiful glance at rin* Rin: *avoids eye contact* *sniff* Triple A: "Have at thee, fallen angel--" -morning- Akitaru: "...Blue...flames." *pauses* *goes back to reading his newspaper* "Out of my jurisdiction. Not getting involved in that again." shinra: sir? Akitaru: "Long time ago. Don't want to get into it." *tries to keep reading the newspaper...then puts it down* "I've seen some shit, man." shinra: i could only imagine... Akitaru: "If you ever see the blue flames...you're gonna need more than just someone to purify the soul--you're going to need an exorcist." shinra: *opens mouth to say something, but decides not to* Akitaru: "Something you wanted to ask me, son?" shinra: nothing, just thinking. Akitaru: "..." *pats his shoulder* "Okay." shinra: ....*hug* Akitaru: "!!! ..." *hug* "You're okay." shinra:......thanks dad... Akitaru: "..." *smiles* "Sure, son." -elsewhere- -later, after the trial was concluded, and rin asked shura to train him- madoka: *knocking* excuse me? is rin home? Fujimoto: *smiles* "Yes, he is." *stands aside* "Please, come in." madoka: *she nods and leaves her shoes at the door* Fujimoto: "It'll be good for him. I'm sure he wants to see his girlfriend." madoka: *she smile and knocks on his door* Rin: *inside* "Go away." madoka: rin? it's me, madoka. may i please come in? Rin: "..." *whimpering sound* madoka:...*opens the door just a creak* rin? *noticing kuro by her feet* Kuro: *meow* Rin: *hiding under bedcover* madoka: rin...im not mad at you. i dont have any reason to be. Rin: "...I'm a monster." madoka:....*sits on his bed* rin....*light hug* Rin: *shakes* "St-Stop..." madoka:...... Rin: "They hate me." madoka:....*holds his hand* i dont hate you. Rin: "...Why not? You know what I am." madoka: *she smiles* because i know that you're still a good person, despite what you are. Rin: *shakes his head* "...Did you know?" madoka: ...yukio told me. Rin: *squirms, pouts* "I wasn't ready to tell you...Were you mad I didn't?" madoka: well...its a scary thing to live with... if it were me, i'd be scared too. Rin: "...When I first had the blue flames...Dad..." madoka: *holds him* Rin: *sniff* "I-I didn't want people to know, just for this reason...They're going to want to kill me." madoka: its ok. we're still here for you, rin. me, your brother, your dad, kyouko... Rin: "...Promise?" madoka: *kisses his forehead* always. Rin: *sniff* *holds onto her* madoka: *hums a bit* Rin: *closes his eyes...* "Hmmm..." -elsewhere- Belkia: *blindfolded, holding a knife* "Now just stand still, and I will make sure the knife does not hurt you." naho: are you sure this is a good idea? o-o; Belkia: "Of course--after all, it's my idea! Now, let's get ready...Get set..." -elsewhere- Rino: "Your kid made a mess of your office." Hibana: "...How big a mess?" hanako: *crying* -some pens fell over- Hibana: "Oh, sweetie." *picks her up* "It's okay." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *holding her hands together* "Please? Just turn into your tanuki form for a second." kim: for five dollars, yes. Jacqueline: "..." *sigh* "Fine." *hands her a five* kim: thank you~ *poof* Jacqueline: *smirks, as she holds up a tanuki-size doll outfit* -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." kirako: ...... Kunikida: "Still no idea where they are." yosano: where do you think they might be? Kunikida: "Dazai had said he was meeting with a friend. And he dragged Atsushi along." -someone has arrived- yosano: ?! kirako: mr dazai! Dazai: *his arm is in a sling* "Yo." *tries to wave--then cringes* Q~Q yosano: *smirks* need some help, dazai~? Dazai: O_____O;;;; "I think I'll run now--" Kunikida: "Hold him!" -LE TACKLE- -too graphic- yosano: *cracks knuckles* now that wasnt too difficult, was it dazai? Dazai: Q~Q "...You're too rough." yosano: daawwww, does baby want a wowwypop? Dazai: "...Lemon, pwease." yosano:... -throws a lemon lollipop at his face- Dazai: *Lemon lollipop sticks to his face* "...Thanks?" Kunikida: "Kirako, get Dazai's report." kirako: right. -elsewhere- lana: did you see that guy with the raccoon here? Bellhop: "...What?" lana: yeah. one of the guys in the executive suite had a raccoon with him. Bellhop: "...Huh. Weird. Well, not the weirdest thing to happen here--" ???: *animal screech* lana: gah! *A raccoon leaps at Lana* lana: *SHRIEK* ???: "Karl! Stop that!" lana: eh? *Picks up Karl* ???: "My apologies. He got off his leash." lana: i-its..fine. ^^; Karl: *growling at Lana, sticking out its paws again* ???: "Karl, no!" *bonks his head with a rolled up newspaper* "Bad Karl! Bad!" Karl: Q_Q -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *chuckles, looking at the photos* kim: -_-; Jacqueline: "Five dollars for some juicy blackmail." *shows off pic--of Tanuki Kim in an adorable dress and bow* "Cute!" kim: you're evil. Jacqueline: *smiles* "You taught me well." *pats Kim's cheek* -elsewhere- Wes: "Want a drink?" liz: sure. Wes: "Wine? Beer? Water? Juice?" -elsewhere- Yumi: "Where is everyone?" lord death: kirika's in the den, studying. Yumi: "Kid, Liz, Patty?" -elsewhere- Konro: "Meal's about ready." kabuki: *smiles* Tsukiyo: *stomach growling* "Looking forward to your good cooking, Captain!" -elsewhere- Kishiri: "Here you go." *hands her an ice cream cone* vivian: thank you~ Kishiri: *smiles* "Feel like forever since I saw you. You're looking good." -elsewhere- Gopher: *reading* "I think I know the answer to Question 5!" -the next day- Rin: *deep inhale* "Okay...I'm ready." shura: ok. *hands him a wooden sword and some candles* Rin: "...The heck is with the candles?" *sniff sniff* "They scented?" shura: its to help you control your flames. if you can light the two at the ends at the same time without lighting the one in the middle, you'll be able to use the kurikura again. sound easy enough? Rin: "...I burned down an entire forest." shura: thats why we're training. to help you control it. Rin: "..." *sighs* "Fine..." *sits down in front of the candles...points at them...and bites his lip* "HMMMMMMMPH!" -FWOOOM- shura: .... *licks fingers and puts out a small flame on her hair* -tsss- Rin: ._.; "Oh, snap. Sorry!" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "??? What's all this?" -a few days later- Q: *humming* ???: *aimless* "Itchy..." Q: ~? hey misteeeer~ im bored, humor me! ^w^ ???: "Humor...a child...I'll make you a balloon animal...But I have no balloons..." *tentacles crawl out from under his sleeves* Q: *squicked face* ew. what is this, motojiro's DVDs? ???: "??? I just...think of these things." Q: how lame. *puts on barbed wire fisticuffs and punches, causing his hand to bleed* -a handprint appears- Q: that mark appears on anyone who hurts me. teeheehee~ i wonder how it will look when you break down~? ???: "...I don't know...what you mean by 'break down...'" *His arm twists a bit, a gurgling sound coming from his throat* Q:............................. *a puddle has formed under him* -several civilians scream in terror- -elsewhere- Yohei: "And this is your thumb..." *taps Toru's hand* toru: ah! Yohei: "And here is your little pinky..." *taps his pinky* -elsewhere- Stein: "How is my patient?" valentine: they seem to be doing much better this morning. Stein: "Let me meet with them..." -elsewhere- Steinbeck: "Howdy!" louisa: eep! g-good morning! Steinbeck: "What're you up to?" *picks up a file* louisa: lord francis asked me to get a plan together. h-ho-how is your mission? Steinbeck: "All tied up!" louisa: goodness, that busy, huh? Steinbeck: "No, I just meant I tied up the target in vines and keep him locked in a room." louisa: o-oh... right... ._.; Steinbeck: "Is the boss in?" louisa: i believe he- Fitzgerald: "EMERGENCY!" louisa: EEP! Steinbeck: "... Fitzgerald: "Give me the EMERGENCY plan!" louisa: b-but lord francis, i-if we use that, it would lead to collateral damage! Fitzgerald: "It is direct, is it not?!" louisa: y-yes, b-but if we go forward with it, the city council is certain to take notice. Fitzgerald: "Let them!" *spots a snow globe with a piano inside* louisa: oh, we'll be in so much trouble Q-Q Fitzgerald: "Every single thing here belong to me! Down to the blinds on the curtains! And that includes you and all my subordinates!" *brings down the snowglobe* louisa: lord francis.... Fitzgerald: *stops at that phrase...calmly sets down the snowglobe* "So, from now on, I will not let my subordinates die." -elsewhere- Shouto: "...This is embarrassing." eijiro: what is, man? Shouto: "Getting coffee with someone." eijiro: oh cool, who is it? ???: ok, i got the coffees. hmm? oh, is this a friend of yours, shouto? Shouto: -_-; "Fuyumi, this is my classmate, Eijiro Kirishima. Eijiro, this is my sister." fuyumi: hey there, nice to meet you. ^^ eijiro: oh, hey! i heard you were a teacher, is that right? fuyumi: mmhmm. Shouto: "..." *cough* "We were here to get coffee." eijiro: neat. -elsewhere- Dazai: "..." yosano: hey, we'll find him, alright? Dazai: "I hope so--for his sake, and whoever gets in his way." yosano: ...*small chuckle* he's only younger than you by a few years, but you've kinda become like a dad to him. Dazai: *shrug* "Someone has to keep an eye on him. What, you'd rather Old Man Kunikida do it?" yosano:....do you want a honest answer or no? Dazai: "I'd go for honest--he may be eavesdropping, so it'll irritate him." yosano:....*casually sips coffee* *shrugs* *An annoyed grunt is heard behind a door* Dazai: *smirks* -elsewhere- Belkia: *sitting in the corner* tsubaki: have you learned your lesson now? Belkia: "I should use rubber-tipped fake knifes?" tsubaki: *nods* Yukio: "How goes training?" shura: it's a work in progress. Yukio: "...How much did he burn?" shura:......well good news is the buildings are still standing. Yukio: *sigh* "Rin? Maybe I can try helping--" Rin: Q~Q "It's all on fire..." kyouko: *extinguishing it* phew... Yukio: "...Rin, come on. You have to get this under control...Shura, any alternative lesson?" -elsewhere- Arthur: "I CAN'T KEEP WAITING!" -elsewhere- Mori: *putting an x across faces of Guild and Detective members in photos* rain:....Q still isnt back yet... Mori: "Then call him." rain: alright. *dials phone* -somewhere- -pon pon pon plays as a ringtone- Q:...hnnn? Steinbeck: "Howdy!" Q: nhh? rain: !!!! w-who are- Steinbeck: "Someone who's got your boy." rain: i dont know who you are...but if you do ANYTHING to hurt him- Steinbeck: "Please. You won't do anything--because you won't be able to." rain: what do you mean? *tense* Q: *screaming* it hurts! it hurts! i'll kill you! i'll kill everyone! Steinbeck: "Raze the earth...eat the grapes of wrath..." -elsewhere- atsushi:....what do you want, you pompous sack of jerknuts? Fitzgerald: *smiles* "What would you do for your friends?" atsushi: what kind of question is that? Fitzgerald: "The only question, because everyone has a price--something to sacrifice to earn something back in exchange. And as payment to you, for what I need from you, I'm going to tell you why I took you. We are seeking...a book." atsushi:....thats it? cant you just go to the library or something? Fitzgerald: "It's the only book of its kind. Tell me, how many books do you know that can withstand fire and almost all forms of destruction?" atsushi: um...magic books? maybe? Fitzgerald: "_One_ book. And that's why I need you, tiger beetle." atsushi: im not a beetle. what the hell is with that weird nickname? Fitzgerald: "You are valuable--and I can't afford to lose such an expensive acquisition. After all, to get this book, I am about to take drastic actions." atsushi: something about the threatening vagueness of that statement has me worried. Fitzgerald: "Needle. Haystack. To find a book that can survive fire, there is only one logical conclusion: burn down the entire city." atsushi:....are you absolutly insane? Fitzgerald: "Of course not! If I was, I would be using my vast wealth for therapy." atsushi: you know if you pull a stunt like that, the whole city will be after you! Fitzgerald: "Who would be left to stop me?" atsushi: ....*notices something*.....ooooh frick. -its a doll. a very creepy doll- Fitzgerald: "Recognize this little fellow?" atsushi: that's- Fitzgerald: This doll, with its head ripped off, will curse about 20 percent of the city's residents." atsushi: !!! you cant! -meanwhile- rain: *still on the phone* you're insane!! Steinbeck: "Maybe. But I'm just following orders." Q: *whimpering* i-i never asked to be born like this... w-why do bad things happen to me?! *crying* rain: ....kyusaku... Mori: "..." Steinbeck: "Child, you should be happy! You're going to be part of something bigger than yourself." Steinbeck: *serious face* "That's what I'm supposed to tell you." *sits down* Q: *hic* i wanna go home. i wa-i want my mother! Steinbeck: "There are those with power. There are those without power. Your lot in life was determined before your birth. You have this power? Then you have no choice but to die with it, too." Steinbeck: *smiles* "Your mother isn't here. God is here. And He doesn't love you." Q: *tears streaming as he screams* AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! I'LL CURSE EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU! I HATE THIS! rain:...*heart cracking* -elsewhere- chie: mono, where did you get that bruise? mono: what bruise? -several marks appear on several people, including eternal feather, shouto, and kunikida- kyouko: ...yukio, what happened? Yukio: "???" *looks in the mirror* "Where did this...?" -on the moby dick- Doll: "Ha ha ha ha..." Fitzgerald: "Activated. Now all that is left is to damage this doll--" atsushi: how about this, the agency will help you look for whatever you're looking for, ok? that way you find your book, and no one gets hurt. its a win win! Fitzgerald: "...An interesting proposal. Very well. I'll accept--" atsushi: great! so where do we- Fitzgerald: "--with anyone who survives this." -riiiip- atsushi: ooooooh fudge. -on the streets- sancha: see anything? Tsukauchi: *staring at one person walking down the street* "...Is that a zombie?" sancha: maybe hopped up on something. try pulling ov- -the person is screaming and lands on the car- sancha: HOLY FRISKIES! -in the office- kirako: ..... yosano: feel anything yet, kunikida? -a ghostly woman appears in the corner- ghost: do...ppo.... -on the moby dick- atsushi: this is bad. think man, think! ???: "You? What can you do?" atsushi: ??! ???: "You would bring only misfortune. You dragged them into this--those young girls." atsushi: i was...just trying to help them! ???: "And that's why...You thought you were their hero." atsushi: just stop it! *punches the door* agh! dammit! ??? (a different voice): "...Who are you talking to?" atsushi: huh? *peeks* oh! you're that redheaded girl. Montgomery: "Yes, me. Serves you right..." atsushi: are you still mad at me im guessing? *notices the doll* that doll! Montgomery: "Yeah. It's trash, so it goes in the dumpster." atsushi: please, you have to let me out. if we dont do something, the whole city- Montgomery: "By 'everyone,' you mean your 'champions'? So, not me, huh? Sorry. I want to see you survive this, alone. Then you'll know how I feel." atsushi: listen, i understand how you feel. i was all alone before too- Montgomery: "Don't patronize me! How can you understand?! The Guild is all I have left! Have you been stuck with the same leftovers for a whole year?! Been hit with a hot iron poker?! Washed dishes all day with frostbitten and bleeding hands?!" *pulls up her sleeve* atsushi: !!!! Montgomery: "This is my mark!" *the burn of a poker* atsushi:....the first time is always the most painful. but the third time is the worst... *pulls up his shirt to reveal a similar mark* Montgomery: "!!! Wh-What...?" atsushi: i lived in a pretty bad orphanage too. so i know what its like to be alone and afraid. but that doesnt mean we can let it control us as adults. when i joined the agency, i finally realized that. i guess im pretty dumb for not realizing it sooner... Montgomery: "..." *shaking* "...'Too late'..." atsushi: ?? -they are now in 'anne's room'- Montgomery: "It was too late for you...It was too late for me...It's too late for them. Can't stop it." atsushi: ...no. there is a way. dazai's ability. if he touches the doll, it will deactivate the curse. he did it one before when it affected me... Montgomery: "... *glares* "How is that supposed to work? We're in the air! You don't know where he is!" atsushi: well, i read something once; 'not once have i regretted the things i did, i only regret the things i didnt do'. it was from a book in the library orphanage, i dont remember the authors name, but it stuck with me. Montgomery: "..." Anne: *roar* atsushi: !! Anne: *hands bag to Atsushi* atsushi: um...what is this? Montgomery: "A parachute." atsushi: so then, you're helping me? Montgomery: "..." *points to a door* "This door bridges you to the walls of Moby-Dick to escape." atsushi: thank you so much....what made you change your mind? Montgomery: "...Solitude is my life." atsushi: .... Montgomery: "Maybe that is the problem. Maybe if the Detective Agency and the Mafia had collaborated..." atsushi: *light bulb* thats it! *hugs her* you're a genius....um...did i ever get your name? Montgomery: o\\\\o "G-Get off of me! You have to get out of here!" atsushi: ah! right...are you sure you'll be ok in here? Montgomery: "...No. But I'll survive. And you better--because I'm going to need someone to get me out of here." atsushi: right. i'll be sure to come back for you. and if things dont work at the guild. you can always join the agency! Montgomery: "...I'll be waiting." *push* "Now get going!" atsushi: OKAAAAAYYYYYY!!!! -inside- guild member: the weretiger has escaped! twain: *smirks* alright, my time to shine~ -outside- atsushi: *falling* (thinking: i just have to get to dazai at the new base, then i can-) *notices something* eh? that's....the port mafia! -not just the mafia, but also the DWMA, pro heroes, true cross, the brigades, the whole 9 yards- -BANG- atsushi: ?! what the- -inside the bullet is a little boy?- boy: gotcha! -the bullet continues downward- atsushi: *gulps and activates the parachute* Chuuya: "Guard the traffic network!" gin: *nods* -elsewhere- shura: alright, lets keep civilian casualties to a minimum! all those unaffected get indoors! adrian: understood! shura: gilda, get into the shop and treat any wounded. gilda: *nods and goes to do that* Rin: " 'Casualties'?" shura: just get back inside and focus on your training, leave this one to the adults, m'kay? seiya: i dont know if you noticed, but things have gone kind of nuts out here. momo sakura: *sniffs* *hugs shiro* uncle shiro, im scared. Fujimoto: *pat pat* "I know, kid. Just stay behind me..." kyouko: ... *checks the shed* yukio? feeling better yet? Yukio: "Let me go!" *rocking in the chair* kyouko:...guess not... *closes the door* -elsewhere- -a tiger lands on the ground- -nice landing- atsushi: oholycrap i cant believe i didnt just die! oh shit! right! doll! to dazai! gotta hurryyyyy! *runs* -bullets shoot down from above- atsushi: FUUUUCK! *running. the whole city is in chaos. he can see a baby about to fall into traffic* !!!! *grabs the stroller and makes a run for it as bullets tail behind* oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck! -he keeps running until...- -squish~- rain: !!!! o///o atsushi: .__________.;;; IM SO SORRY MA'AM HERE, PLEASE WATCH THIS KID I GOTTA GO THANK YOU! *runs* rain: ah...what just.... -in the moby dick- twain: oh, dodging and hiding, eh tiger boy? classy. but i'll come out soon enough... -on the ground- atsushi: *noticing easter eggs as he runs* -a wave of ice shoots out, with him barely dodging it- atsushi: HOLY CRAP! fuyumi: shouto, calm down! he isnt here! Shouto: "GET AWAY FROM ME!" *summons a sharp icicle in his hand* "Take another step, and I'll kill you!" eijiro: dude, chill! and i dont mean that as a pun! fuyumi: shouto... atsushi: *still running* -BOOM- atsushi: *sent flying* oh fu- *crash* nnng...ow... cant stop now...got to....keep going... *trying to reach the doll* *BOOM* *BANG BANG BANG* atsushi: come on...come ooon... *someone approaches* ???: "VICTORY!!!" atsushi: ...!!! dazai! -atsushi cries tears of joy- atsushi: oh thank fu-huuuck... TTuTT Dazai: "??? What's wrong? You hurt?" atsushi: they're shooting at us from above! Dazai: "..." *looks up* "Huh. I forgot to set off the smoke screen..." *pulls out a giant remote control, pulls the antenna up* -fwoooooom- twain: D8.....ok. i'll give them that one. -on the surface- Dazai: "Come on...Lean on me...Subway station is right here...Watch the step..." atsushi: um, the doll? if you would please?! Dazai: "Oh, super! With this we will save everyone!" atsushi: yeah, could you please do that like, um, NOW?! Dazai: "...Well, here's the thing: it's not going to stop the major problem." *picks up the doll head--which stops laughing* atsushi: ?? Dazai: "As long as the Guild has Q, they can re-use his abilities in new ways. Unless I'm right there with him to neutralize him, I can't do anything." atsushi: but you dissolved the doll before! Dazai: "And what do I do then? Dissolve the doll again? And again? And again?" atsushi:....when i was on the ship, the red haired girl gave me an idea. now, this is going to sound insane but... they are one of the most powerful organizations of gifteds in the whole city. Dazai: "...'They'?" atsushi: ....the port mafia. Dazai: "...You hit your head pretty hard." atsushi: i'm serious! true, they might not be the most trustworthy, but they're the best we can work with right now who are aware of this whole guild thing. besides, Q is one of their members, isnt he? Dazai: "...Have fun talking to the boss." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Oh no..." mono: *passes out* mana: i think she's ok now... mono: nnnh... huh? Shotaro: *frowning* chie: feeling better? mono:.....*shaking* -elsewhere- Rin: "Bro?" Yukio: "..." kyouko: ....*pats his back* you ok? Yukio: "...I lost control..." kyouko: i dont know what that was...but maybe you should take a break today. maybe some rest will help you out. Yukio: "...I...don't feel like resting--" Rin: *shoves a copy of manga into his hands* "You haven't read this yet! Get on it!" kyouko:...*small smile* (thinking: im glad he's in good spirits again....) {kyouko: YOU CANT JUST KEEP BEATING YOURSELF UP OVER THIS! if you want them to forgive you, then prove it to them! prove you're a good person!} Yukio: "..." *opens it* "...The art isn't as good this week..." -elsewhere, somewhere in true cross district- guard: *whistling* hmm? hey, this is a restricted area. you arent allowed to be in here! *A figure in a gas mask is seen* guard: freeze! Gas Mask: *holds up a hand...and some black drips from it* guard: !!!! Gas Mask: *the drips accumulating into a blob, which they hurl at the Guard* -early the next morning- Rin: *nod nod* "Yeah! I am! See?" *holds up one paper* "This one is only scorched along the edges!" shura: *nods* Rin: "Hee hee hee...I did good!" -phone rings- shura: hold up...yo.....what?...ok. oi kiddo, we got a mission. Rin: "???! A mission! Sweet!" *takes his sword* -snatch- Rin: "HEY!" shura: uh-uh-uh, until you can control your flames, and i mean it, this baby's stayin with me. Rin: *pout* "What if there's an emergency?" -and so- Yukio: "I am Yukio Okumura, Middle First Class Exorcist." exorcist: i've heard about you. mr todo, mind explaining the situation? i'll tend to the wounded... Yukio: "We heard reports of a theft: the Left Eye." shura: ..... woman: please, they took my son! i dont know what i'll do if something happened to him, he's all i have left! Rin: "Don't worry, ma'am! With Rin Okumura, Exorcist No Class--" Yukio: -_-; Rin: "--on the job, I'll save him--" Yukio: *pushes Rin back* "We cannot ensure the safety of your son." woman: !!! Rin: "Dude! That's not very encouraging--" Yukio: *drags Rin back by the back of his shirt* woman: *crying* exorcist: we'll do what we can ma'am... Rin: "What the hell do?!" Yukio: "You cannot make promises for things you cannot predict!" Rin: "So I'm supposed to make her feel badly?! And I will save that kid! Just get out of my way and--" *takes a step forward* shura: *grabs him by the collar* come on kiddo. we got stuff to do. Rin: "Let go of me, Boob-zilla!" exorcist: mr okumura, we got the hazmat suits out. Yukio: "Thank you." *accepts his, starts to put it on* todo: please, allow me to come with you. im partially responsible for this, after all. Yukio: "Okay. Get on a suit, and you can guide me to the suspect." -inside- todo: so, i heard you're quite the prodigy, mr okumura. im certain your father is proud of you. Yukio: "...Thank you. I hope he is." -the bird is still chirping- Rin: "So, what's the bird for, Mr. Todo?" Yukio: "???!!!" Rin: "Yo!" *stares at Mr. Todo* "...Do I know you?" todo: im sabutora todo, from the order's deep keep, where i serve as the warden. Yukio: "Why are you here?! Where is Shura?!" Rin: "I ditched her. Kind of surprised how easy that was..." todo: ah! there he is! Gasmask: *holding the boy* Yukio: *aims--fires* Gasmask: *dissolves, dropping the boy onto the floor* Yukio: "?!! Todo, cover me--" boy: *wheezing* Rin: "I got this!" *leaps over to the boy* -the eye of the impure king lays on the ground- Yukio: "Rin! What did I tell you--" *spots the eye, grabs it* -squeeeek- Rin: ._. Yukio: "...It's a fake!" ???: oops. seems my cover's blown. -todo rips his hazmat suit off.....revealing goat like horns- Rin: "What the hell?!" todo: *smirks* boy: *coughs* Yukio: "Rin! Get the boy out of here!" *fires at Todo* Rin: "Right!" *picks up the boy, starts running* -todo sends smog at rin- Rin: "Ha! A little smoke ain't got nothing on my flames!" *flame on* boy: *SCREAMS* Yukio: "Rin, stop!" Rin: "!!!" Yukio: "He's infected! The miasma off Todo was enacted by your flames!" Rin: "Oh no--" todo: *tackles yukio* heh, y'know, you remind me of myself when i was younger. my family planned my whole life for me as soon as i was born. i wanted to be just like my father and brother, and what do i have to show for it? nothing, thats what. i decided then that i should be honest with myself, and the truth is; i hate all of it. my father, my brother, this whole organization. hell, this whole world! Yukio: *trying to push him off* "N-No! I am not like that..." Rin: *holding the kid, looking at the spreading infection* "...Kid...Come on, hold on..." todo: every heart has its darkness...i wonder..what is it you're so afraid of... *checks watch* oops. time for me to go, glad i had this time to chat, yukio. *vanishes* boy: *breathing hard* Yukio: *staring at where Todo was* "..." Rin: "Yo, bro! The infection!" -they were able to treat the child and bring him back out- boy: mommy? woman: satoru!! *hugs him* oh thank god... Yukio: *smiles...his arm is bloody* "He'll need additional medical treatment. Please follow the Exorcists to our EMT unit." woman: r-right! shura: there you are!...jeez, always playing the hero. what do you think this is brat, a shonen manga? Rin: *crosses his arms* "Just trying to help! So, you find what it was you were looking for?" *smirk* shura:..*rolls eyes* well, bad news, seems the real eye is long gone. i have my familiar tracking it now. Rin: "...What's the good news?" shura: well- Mephisto: "Ice cream!" shura: *facepalms* sir? the right eye? Mephisto: "Fine. I--" Rin: "Sweet! Cherry!" Yukio: *slaps the back of his head* Rin: -3- Mephisto: "The Right Eye of the Impure King was stolen. Now it is your task to retrieve it." shura: it was the left eye that was stolen. the _right_ eye almost got stolen, but the attempt was thwarted. i swear, you're going senile. Mephisto: -w-;;; "_I was busy_. Maybe if someone--or someones--hadn't lost one of them..." Yukio: ._. Rin: *nom nom nom* *mouth full* "Huh?" shura: *facepalm* unbelievable. come on, we got training to do. *drags rin off* Rin: *still having his ice cream, as he's pulled away* Mephisto: "Well, time to get back to work." *pulls out a 3DS* -elsewhere, in a park- cat: *walking along a brick wall* Fukuzawa: *holds up small fish* cat: 83 *nom* ^w^ atsushi: .... Fukuzawa: "..." *turns, spots Atsushi* "???" -elsewhere- rain: -_- .... at least that child was returned to its mother. Mori: "The baby probably took to you because of your large breasts." rain: *jawdrop* (thinking: HE ISNT EVEN BEING SUBTLE) THEY ARENT THAT BIG YOU DAMN BASTARD! 737 you arent even into that... Mori: *grabs her breasts* "Feel big." ???: *aHEM* if you're done harassing the poor girl... Mori: "??? Kouyou? Pleased to see you return." *lets go of Rain* kouyou: likewise. *hands him a letter* as it would have it, the leader of the agency has scheduled a meeting with you. rain: TT~TT why is it always me? curse this ability of mine... Mori: "..." *smirks* "So, it's come to this...A reunion." Chuuya: *walks in, notices Rain* "???" kouyou: indeed. shall i get a team to go with you? *smiles at chuuya* Chuuya: "!!! Kouyou? When did you--" Mori: "Please do. Rain, gather the ones I want." rain: understood. -that afternoon, at a park- Mori: *waves at Dazai* Dazai: "..." rain: O-O; >->;;; Mori: "Four years, yes? Do you have my coat--" Dazai: "Burned it." *spots Rain* "!!!" *winks* rain: *half glare* Chuuya: *furious face at Dazai* rain: ah, seems he's here! Fukuzawa: *enters* *The two men approach* mafioso: wa wa waaaa kouyou: again? seriously? Mafioso: "Frank, I swear to God..." Kunikida: *stare* Tachihara: *stare* -the tension is so thick, you could cut it with a knife- Tachihara: *takes Gin's knife* gin: -_-; hirotsu: *observing* Mori: "The powers-that-be would not be happy that two such powerful organizations meet--" Fukuzawa: "I'll get to the point: one of our newest members proposed our organizations form an alliance." Mori: "...Interesting." Fukuzawa: "I am against it: we should not work with an illegal organization." atsushi: ..... Fukuzawa: "However, given how often and brutally your organization has injured this newest recruit--" Tachihara: "HA!" gin: *elbows him* Tachihara: "Ouch!" rain: *observing* Fukuzawa: "--it is shocking how poignant and eloquent he was in making this proposal." Mori: "Ha! Quite interesting indeed." higuchi: ... Fukuzawa: "Even if we cannot form an alliance, I want a detente." Mori: "..." Tachihara: *whispers* "What's a 'dee-ten-tee'?" hirotsu: i believe he refers to a temporary truce. Fukuzawa: "I have many reasons to pursue this plan. First--" Mori: "Have you ever read Thomas Schelling? Or Nash? Or Kissinger?" Dazai: "...War strategists. Schelling looks at game theory--" Tachihara: "Like 'Battleship'?" higuchi: ....were you dropped as a child? Tachihara: "Why do you think I have this bandage on my nose?" Dazai: "...You just want to shove more war theory into my head. _Both_ of you..." Fukuzawa: "I read 'The Art of War.'" frank: yeah, thats where the guy puts all the animals on a boat and beats the shit out of 'em. and thats why whenever any group of animals is together its called a zoo! Tachihara: "..." Dazai: "..." frank:...unless it's a farm. Mori: "...And I think that the war between nations is not so different between the war between organizations. Let's say we pursue this alliance. What happens if someone breaks it? Who enforces any rules?" Dazai: "So, if you don't trust us...and we don't trust you...this falls apart." rain: .... Mori: "And many of us do not trust you at all." Tachihara: *cracks his knuckles* rain: .... atsushi: *gulp* Fukuzawa: "My subordinates were also attacked by your people." Mori: "But no one died--to our embarrassment." Fukuzawa: "Then...we have one solution before we may proceed--" rain: a-and that is? Fukuzawa: "Settle our scores, right here, right now." rain + atsushi: oh no. Fukuzawa: *leaps at Tachihara and Gin* gin: !! Tachihara: "Oh, hell no--" *SLICE* gin: !!!! *her sword broke* D8 Tachihara: "MY GUNS!" Fukuzawa: *in front of Mori, sword at his neck* Mori: *a scalpel slides out of his sleeve, at Fukuzawa's neck* rain: why does he have a scalpel?! Fukuzawa: "Your 'medical ethics' have not changed, Dr. Mori." rain: wait he's a doctor?! higuchi: well, he was our medic before the previous boss passed away. Fukuzawa: "And I assume you still have a fetish for young girls." rain: DOES HE EVER! *WHOOSH* *Another scalpel sails past the side of Rain's head* rain: O-O;;;;;; *quivering* Q-Q Chuuya: "..." *pat pat* Mori: "Still whispering to cats, Silver Wolf?" Fukuzawa: "..." Mori: *gestures to Mafia to turn to leave* atsushi: wait. i have....an offering......*teary eyed and hands mori a shopping bag* Mori: *looks into the bag* "???" -it was a doujin....a hentai doujin.....a _loli_ hentai doujin- rain: D8 gin: O_O higuchi: D8 hirotsu: -_- Fukuzawa: "...What the fuck?" atsushi: *crying* do you know...how AWKWARD it was to make this purchase?! IM NOT PROUD OF THIS! I DID WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE! with all due respect mr mori...you are a sick. sick. man. Dazai: *pat pat, smiles widely* "You did good! I wouldn't have done it." Kunikida: "You sick brat." atsushi: *whimpering* i need a cold shower for about 10 years. TT~TT Mori: "...What's the catch?" atsushi: maybe we can work on an agreement? please?.....we'll help you get Q back? Mori: "...Ha. The Guild is too powerful for the Agency to defeat. You don't stand a chance." -at the hospital- nurse: *working on things* hmm? oh hello sir. ???: "Good day." nurse: are you here to make an appointment? ???: "Here to meet with two patients." nurse: ah i see. which room? ???: "The one with Hawthorne and Mitchell." nurse: ah. right this way sir. ???: *follows* nurse: mr hawthorne? you have a visitor. Hawthorne: "??? I expected no--" ???: *holds up a piece of paper with a rat drawn onto it* Hawthorne: "?!!!" nurse 2: who was the foreign guy? he's cute. nurse: honestly zoey... ???: "Hello, friend. We have much to discuss." Hawthorne: "...We are not friends--" ???: "Would I be, if I did something about her?" *points to Mitchell* Hawthorne: "..." ???: "The second half of a man's life is made up of nothing but the habits he has acquired during the first half--and you have a habit of following someone. So, follow me." Hawthorne: "...I struggle to hold onto hope, God--" ???: "To live without Hope is to Cease to live. Live, Hawthorne--live! And I will make her live..." zoey: what do you think they're talking about?...i wonder if he's single? nurse: -_-; you're shameless. zoey: come on veronica, you only get to say that cause you're engaged. Hawthorne: "And how do you intend to have me released from this hospital?" ???: *waves to Veronica and Zoey* "Hello. I have spoken with Mr. Hawthorne, and he has agreed that he and Ms. Mitchell will be taken released into my care." veronica: ah, i see. zoey: soooo....you seeing anyone~? veronica: *facepalm* ???: "..." ???: "No, I'm not. For to love someone is to see them as they really are--and few ever see me as I really am." Hawthorne: *raises an eyebrow* zoey: aww. maybe i could try? veronica: (thinking: are you that desperate for a relationship?) ???: "...Oh? Are you busy this weekend?" zoey: nope! ???: *smiles* "Care to walk with me and talk about when and where to go out?" -elsewhere- stocking: how was the meeting, kiddo? Kid: "Disconcerting, as you can imagine." *sits* "This is an ability like none I have seen." stocking: it wasnt the kishin... Kid: *shakes his head* "What the victims had in common was not a proclivity to madness." stocking: oh? Kid: "It was almost like chance, like if they...just happened to bump into the wrong person." stocking: that's a scary thought. Kid: "Yes...How are your colleagues holding up?" stocking: yukio's doing better now. i got some news that some guy named todo went rogue, but it was unrelated to the incident. Kid: "What did Todo do?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "At least the cats finally calmed down...Whatever happened freaked them out." lisa: no kidding... Vulcan: "Glad Giovanni didn't come over--he'd probably toss one of you little guys away for bothering him." lisa:... -elsewhere- shinra: how's the commander? nozomi: resting....whatever he saw must have really shook him... Takehisa: *slight shiver in his sleep* maki: .... -elsewhere- naho:....sakkun? you awake? Sakuya: "Hmm? Wha--" *opens an eye* "...Naho?" naho: *hugs him* i was worried about you... Sakuya: "..." *hugs* "...What happened?" naho: you just...broke down and screamed... Sakuya: "..." *memories hit him all at once--and he is frozen* naho: ......*holds him close* Sakuya: *not responding, just still, eyes wide* naho: it's ok now....we're here... Sakuya: "...I was so scared. Angry. Felt my brain exploding." naho: *rubs his back* -in another room- lavender: how is he? Higan: "Not great. Temperature still not going down." lilac: *shivering* lavender: poor kid....it was like he couldnt breathe... Higan: "Happening to both him and Sakuya? Doesn't seem right...I'm not a medical professional, so I wasn't sure what he needs: food, water." lavender: ....maybe i should schedule a therapy appointment for them. Higan: *nods* "Given his health, maybe the therapist should come here?" lavender: maybe. -elsewhere- fuyumi: hmm? oh. are you shouto's classmates? ochako: yep. took us a while to find the place. Izuku: "...We heard what happened..." fuyumi: ah...he's in the guest room. he hasnt come out all day. Izuku: "..." *looks at Ochako* "Did you want to talk to him first?" ochako: i guess. *knocks* todoroki? its us. Shouto: *silent* ochako: ..... Shouto: *turns over in bed* "Leave." ochako: .....well, we brought you lunch. we'll leave it on the table for you. or by the door....i'll just put it by the door. Shouto: "..." *pulls covers over him* "What is in the lunch?" -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." *taps his fingers on the table* atsushi: dazai, are you sure you'll be ok going by yourself? Dazai: "Just think of it as a milk run: in-and-out, fast." atsushi: um....phrasing? i think? Dazai: "...Need I remind you what book you bought?" atsushi:....*tearing up* *shame corner* -mushrooms sprouting- atsushi: im the scum of the earth, i should just die in a hole. Dazai: "Not before me! I still need a cutie for a suicide pact--" yosano: just get this done with already. -_-; Dazai: *pout* "Fine. If I'm not back in an hour...wait longer." -that night- Dazai: "Hmmm...Cozy house. Lots of plants." -rustle rustle- Dazai: "!!" ("Please be a squirrel.") lovecraft:.... Dazai: "...You aren't a squirrel." lovecraft: .....steinbeck? *looks around* *zip* lovecraft:...... Steinbeck: *zipping up his pants* "Sorry. Drank too much juice." lovecraft: 7_7 Dazai: "Gross...So, you the two who kidnapped Creepy the Kid?" lovecraft:..more or less. Dazai: "Super! I'll just pop inside and take him--" -BOOOOOM- Dazai: "?!" lovecraft: *faceplanted*...ow. Chuuya: "I have arrived." Dazai: "...SHORTY!" -in the parking lot- rain: ...(thinking: mr nakahara...please be ok...) *BOOM* rain: !!! Dazai: "Watch where you leap, shrimp." Chuuya: "SHUT YOUR PRETTY BOY MOUTH!" Steinbeck: *sends vines at Chuuya* "Not getting away, lightfoot--Lovecraft, go!" lovecraft: ..... Dazai: "You've gotten lazy, shrimp. How am I to land a punch and nullify if you don't--" *BAM* Chuuya: "*holding a tree* "DON'T MAKE FUN OF ME!" Steinbeck: "...I thought they were fighting us." lovecraft:...zzzz... guild member: *knocked into the trees* oooow Dazai: "Why are you getting mad at me?" *knocks down another Guilder* Chuuya: "Because you abandoned us!" Steinbeck: *pokes Lovecraft* lovecraft: zzzzz Dazai: "You didn't witness what I did! If you did, maybe you'd leave--" Chuuya: "I ain't leaving! I want power! The fine things! Wine! Money! And--" *Vines encircle them* Chuuya: *vines cover his mouth* Dazai: "...Huh. Not my first choice for dying. Or my first choice in a lover's pact--" Chuuya: 0////0 *muffled screams* -one pwning of steinbeck later- Steinbeck: x______x lovecraft: zzzzz Chuuya: "...He's just going to sleep? Jeez, this mission is stupid." Dazai: "Worst day in years." *Both reach for the door* Chuuya and Dazai: "?!" Dazai: "Step off." Chuuya: "Don't walk next to me." Chuuya: "Look, if this isn't wasn't a mission, I would have blown you--" Dazai: "..." Chuuya: "--away." Dazai: "Suit yourself..." Chuuya: *enters* "Have you heard of Petrus? It's a wine so expensive that your eyes would pop just from looking at the price. When you left the organization...I opened a bottle to celebrate. I hate you that much." Dazai: "Funny. When I left you, I celebrated by rigging your car with a bomb--" Chuuya: "FUUUUUUUUUU--" Chuuya: *kick* Dazai: *dodges* "Please. I know everything about you, down to your breathing." Q:..... Dazai: "Oh. I found sleeping beauty." Chuuya: "..." Dazai: "I need to cut off the roots. Give me your knife." Chuuya: "Fine. Here is--" *checks pockets* "!!!" Dazai: *holding it up* Chuuya: "...Motherfucker." Dazai: *takes knife...up to Q's neck* Q: .nn...mo...mmy.... Dazai: "..." *sad frown, before smirking at Chuuya* "Won't stop me?" Chuuya: "The boss said I had to bring him back alive. But there are two problems. First, you are too far from me to reach in time--" Dazai: "Obviously." Chuuya: "And I could care less. I still see the people he murdered. My colleagues. Friends. Let him meet his mommy." Dazai: "Then..." *stab* -the vine begins to wither- Chuuya: "Tch. Goody two-shoes doesn't want to kill?" Dazai: "...You kept Q around because you always had me as a check, to nullify his abilities." Chuuya: "So?" Dazai: "So whether he lives or die doesn't matter to me--he's not my problem, he's yours. The only problem I have is Kunikida's yammering." -Elsewhere- Kunikida: "!!!" *punches a wall* -back at the little house- Q:....zzzz.... Dazai: "You carry him." Chuuya: "Wait, why?!" Dazai: "You got anti-gravity abilities and child-bearing hips--" Chuuya: "!!!" Q: zzzzz... Dazai: *takes the doll* "And I'll keep this out of your hands." Chuuya: "Bondage freak." Dazai: "Petite mafia." Chuuya: "Death lover!" Q: *snore and hugs chuuya* mama.... Chuuya: .\\\\\. "N-No..." Dazai: *smirks* "Mama..." Chuuya: *grunts, kicks down door* "Let's just get out." -creack- Dazai: "...?!!" Chuuya: "What?" lovecraft: i've been....stiff lately......have i been working too much? Chuuya: "??? What did--" -TENTACLE PUNCH- Chuuya: D: *knocked back into a tree* Dazai: *catches Q* .___. Q: zzzzzz Chuuya: *marches back to Dazai* "Huff...Huff...Okay...Why is this guy now all turned around with his head snapped back?" Dazai: "Nah, don't worry! I'll just catch his tentacle--" Chuuya: "I bet you will." Dazai: "--and nullify his ability." *hands Q back to Dazai* "Put them here, buddy!" *holds out his hand at Lovecraft* -WHACK- Dazai: *bounce bounce along the ground--into another tree* Chuuya: D: "Crap!" *jumps to dodge another tentacle* lovecraft: that was...a heavy punch. Dazai: *coughs up blood* "D-Damn...My power nullifier isn't working..." Chuuya: "But you can stop any ability! The only way that could happen is if it...wasn't...an...ability...Oh, fucking hell." lovecraft: so tired....starving....got to....FiNiSh ThE jOb...ThEn I cAn...Go BaCk... Dazai: *gets up* "Okay...Operation 'Shame and Toad.'" Chuuya: "No! 'Rains Falls Outside the Window Frame'!" Dazai: "...Oh, please. Have I ever picked the wrong strategy?" Chuuya: "...Damn it. Fine!" Chuuya: "Sucking people dry..." Dazai: "..." *LOUD LAUGHTER* lovecraft: complete the mission....then go home.... Dazai: *holds up his hands, smiles* Dazai: *ducks* Chuuya: *stare* -a barrage of tentacles shoot out- Chuuya: "Gravity manipulation..." lovecraft: a decoy? Chuuya: *GRAVITON PUNCH* lovecraft:...heavy.. Dazai: *claps* "Nicely done." Chuuya: *glare* "Stop treating me like your pet dog." Dazai: "I'd have a dog do tricks to stop this guy--but since I don't, I settle for you." Chuuya: *glare* Chuuya: "I HOPE YOU CATCH AN STD THAT ROTS YOU FROM YOUR BOWELS UP TO YOUR HEAD!" Dazai: "I hope your big hat eats you from the head down." Chuuya: "IT'S NOT BIG!" Dazai: "You're over-compensating." lovecraft: what a chore....but the contract....needs to be fufilled... Chuuya: "YOU KNOW YOU'RE LYING!" Dazai: "Maybe ask your girlfriend." Chuuya: "...What?" -SLICE- Chuuya: "!!!" Dazai: "...Huh. That was my favorite hand." Chuuya: "..." *turns around* D: -churning noises- Chuuya: .______. "Do...not...want..." a horrific monstrosity is standing before them- rain: *looks in her rear view* O_O !!! Chuuya: *runs away* Dazai: "Ouchie...Chuuya...Help me..." Chuuya: "H-How can I help you...?" Dazai: "Pick my nose." Chuuya: "...What?" Dazai: "I can't reach my nose--" Chuuya: "USE YOUR OTHER HAND!" Dazai: "Please...Make it my last wish." Chuuya: "...Fine." *moves his fingers to his nose* Dazai: *snatches his fingers--with both hands* :D "GOTCHA!" Chuuya: "I WILL RIP OFF YOUR HANDS AND WEAR THEM AS MY MITTENS!" Dazai: "In other news, we're going to die." Chuuya: "...What?" Dazai: "...I suppose there is one thing we could do. Or you could. 'Tainted.'" -in the parking lot- rain:....*overwhelmed with a feeling of dread* -back with them- Chuuya: "...Like I have any choice..." Dazai: "Go to it, tiny!" Chuuya: "You're tiny!" Chuuya: *steps before Lovecraft...inhales...* lovecraft: *growls* Chuuya: "O, grantors of dark disgrace...Do not wake me again!" Steinbeck: "Ouchie...What happened?" Dazai: "You got a knife at your neck--and get to witness Chuuya's ultimate ability." Chuuya: *vibrating...as blood drips from his limbs* *BLAST* rain: !!!!!! *getting out of the car, locking it, and running towards the clearing, though she has quite a ways to go* Dazai: "Chuuya can manipulate gravitons, increasing the density of his body--and the projectiles made by the compress gravitons consume all matter, like black holes." Chuuya: *launches a compressed graviton at Lovecraft* -FWOOOM- lovecraft: *SHRIIIIEK* Dazai: "So, why are his limbs regrowing, Grape Boy?" Steinbeck: "...I have no reason to tell you. And it looks like your friend has exceeded his abilities--he could only hurt Lovecraft from inside--" Dazai: "..." *smirks* *holds up remote control* Steinbeck: "?!!!" -beep- -BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM- rain: AH! *falls, scuffing herself up in the process, as she keeps running* -back with the others, a large crater is left in the ground where lovecraft had been standing- Chuuya: *staaaaaaare* Chuuya: "...Hee..." *covered in blood* Chuuya: *summoning more gravitons...* "Hee hee hee--" Dazai: *smacks Chuuya upside the head* Chuuya: "?!" -tainted's marks fade away- Dazai: "Hey, Chuuya." *smiles* Chuuya: "...Dazai? I...I..." Dazai: "It's okay, buddy. Let it out--" Chuuya: *BARF* Dazai: .w.;;;; "...This was a new shirt, you dick!" -a few minutes later, and rain meets dazai on his own on the path- rain: you! mr nakahara, where is he? Dazai: "...Oh, hey!" Dazai: "Um...He's dead." rain: *drops to her knees, teary eyed* no....no no no no.... Dazai: "Yep. The gravitons just ripped his body apart. Limbs went flying. Head popped off like a broken Pez dispenser. Pancreas stuck in a tree branch." rain: *breaks down sobbing* Dazai: "Yeah. Sometimes, if I close my eyes, I can still hear him--" Chuuya: "Moron! You almost sent me into poison ivy! I can't wipe my ass with those!" rain: !!!! .......*she looks at dazai, and slaps him across the face. hard* Dazai: *hit hard* "WORTH IT!" *lands face-first in the dirt* Chuuya: "...Rain? Your eyes are red..." rain: HOW CAN YOU BE SO GODDAMN RECKLESS YOU IDIOT! *hugs him* i was....so worried that you'd....please....dont scare me like that anymore.... -she's shaking- Chuuya: .\\\\\. "I-I wasn't trying to scare you! I had a mission and wanted to end it quickly so I could get you out of here--" rain: *pulls back, slightly blushing* m...mr nakahara? Chuuya: "...Chuuya...Rain..." Dazai: *standing...and...PUSH* -squish- rain: O-O.... o////////o KYAAA!! Q: *yaaaawn* hmm? im....outside? Chuuya: "Ah!" *tripping and--SMOOCH* Dazai: "Oh, hello, kiddo." rain: O//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////O Q: ....eeeeew. cooties! Chuuya: o\\\\\\\\\\o Dazai: "Ha ha ha ha! Congrats on moving on from me, Chuuya! I give you up to your new girlfriend." Q: ??? rain: w-wha-wha?!! O////O;;; Chuuya: o\\\\\\\\\o "I-I-I--" *gravity powers kick in--as he is floating* rain: m-mu-mr nakahara!! Chuuya: "I AM JUST EXCITED THAT IS ALL!" Dazai: *nudges Rain* "You make something rise in him." rain: .....you're terrible. but even with all that....you're still better than that walking scumbag, mori. Dazai: *serious face* "Yes." Q:.....im confused. can we go home now? rain: r-right! my car is this way. Chuuya: *trying to swim through the air, he's floating so much* "I can't get down!" Dazai: "Think of baseball and take a cold shower." -in the car- Chuuya: .\\\\\. rain:....so...mr dazai...do you want me to drop you off at the agency building then? Chuuya: "..." *shakes his head* Q: *clutching his doll, asleep* Chuuya: "...I want to go to a bar." rain: tomorrow. but right now, you need rest...i worry about you, you know. Chuuya: "..." *looks away* "Thank you. I...worry about you, too. I didn't want you...hurt." rain: *small blush* mr nakahara... Chuuya: *at a stop light* "..." *puts his hand on her shoulder* rain: ah...*blushing* Dazai: "You two going to neck?" rain: will you just keep quiet?! >n< Dazai: "Nope! This is too much fun! So, when's the baby shower?" rain:......... -she doesnt reply- Chuuya: "..." *punches Dazai in the mouth* Dazai: "Oh! I was just teasing! I know you and Chuuya haven't boinked yet. But I would get on that--Chuuya doesn't last long--" Chuuya: "DO YOU EVER SHUT UP?!" Dazai: "...Rain? Please promise me you will make my little Chuuya the happiest man on earth." rain: do you mind? im trying to drive... Dazai: "Well, you can drop me off at my place, then you can get the kid home, then you two can...you know." rain: ....we're here. -she parks in front of the agency building- Dazai: "Oh, super! Well, good--" Chuuya: *punches him out of the car* rain:...*sighs* look...mr nakahara. i am so sorry about....what happened. 7///7; Chuuya: "...I'm...not." rain: e-eh? Chuuya: "...You are an incredible woman, Rain. And I...I..." rain: mr nakahara- Chuuya: "!!!" *reaches over and slams his foot on her brakes* rain: ah! h-huh? wha? *blinks* was i...dozing off? Chuuya: "J-Just a stop sign you missed..." *his arm also reached out across her to block her* rain: r-right...thank you....mr nakahara... Chuuya: "A-Any time..." *looks at her* "I..." rain: ?? Chuuya: "...I would prefer...that we...that you..." Q: keep your damn pickles to yourself, monkey man...zzzz rain: ....see you at work tomorrow then? Chuuya: "...Yes..." *sad frown* "Sleep well, Rain." rain: *she parks the car and nods* good night, mr nakahara. *walking back to her apartment* (thinking: i've been feeling out of it the past couple of days....i cant be...right?...i'll just....check first thing tomorrow...) *An image of Chuuya's face comes to her* rain:...*faint smile* ???: do you really believe you have a right to speak with him? -a small, black cat like creature is by her feet- rain: just leave me be. cat: but technically, i am you. and you are nothing but a magnet for misfortune and humiliation. rain: you think i dont already know that? cat:....im curious as to how this plays out for you. and as they say, 'curiosity killed the cat', rain. or should i say- rain: dont. -elsewhere- Mori: *sips his drink* kouyou: *on the phone* i see....a job well done.... *hangs up* Q has been returned. elise: yay! Mori: "...Hmm. Dazai did that?" kouyou: or rather, team 'double black' did that....onto other matters. we've had reports that a member of 'the rats in the house of the dead' has made themselves known in death city. Mori: "...Troublesome." -elsewhere- FD: "Enjoying this?" zoey: this is really nice. *she smiles* FD: "I'm glad." *puts a hand on her shoulder* "Nights back home...could be so cold." zoey: ...*holding his hand* FD: *takes her hand up to his lips* zoey: *blushing* FD: "my dear..." zoey: yes? FD: "Close your eyes..." zoey: *does so* *She feels something wrap along her wrists and ankles* zoey: ah- *riiiiiiiip* zoey: !!! .////. FD: *holds up a camera* zoey: um....k-kinky much? owo; FD: *puts it on a tripod* "Very..." *presses record* "Now...I want to start with a few questions..." *his hand slides down her stomach* zoey: l-like what? FD: "Your patients..." *his finger slides under her panties* "Hawthorne and Mitchell..." zoey: a-ah! w-what about them? FD: "I want them." *rubbing his finger along her* zoey: *soft sigh* f-for what? FD: "I'm looking for something..." *his other hand rests along her leg* "If you give me the answers I want, you'll be happy." *slides his finger slowly into her* zoey: *soft moan* FD: "I want them released into my care. Okay?" zoey: r-right. FD: *slides a bit deeper* "And you will delete all records you have on them from the hospital files." zoey: y-yes! >////o FD: "Good girl...Because if you hadn't, I would have to punish you." *takes her bra--and rips it off* zoey: *squeak* FD: "I need them to find me a book...Maybe you know where it is?" *continues fingering her, as his lips kiss lightly along her shoulder* zoey: w-what ki-ind of a-ah, a book? FD: "It can survive anything...even fire." *coaxes her back up, as he fingers deeper into her...he kisses lightly on her neck* zoey: *loud moan* FD: "But I don't hear an answer from you..." *tightens one strap* zoey: i-im not sure...this is..the first i-i've heard of something like that. FD: "Not the answer I wanted. I have to find that book--" *tightens more* zoey: mmmn! FD: "Answer, damn it--have you seen it?" zoey: i-i dont know what it is! FD: *smiles* "Good girl." *gentle kiss on her cheek* "Next question..." *his hand is along her breast* "Who admitted Hawthorne and Mitchell to your hospital?" zoey: a-a man by the name fitzgerald... FD: *gropes her breast, his other hand sliding lightly along her hip* "And where does he reside?" zoey: h-he's been staying at a hotel. FD: *light pinch on her nipple* "The name of the hotel...?" zoey: a-ah! FD: *leans to her other breast* "The name...Give it to me..." *the tip of his tongue rests along her nipple* zoey: *shivering* FD: *suckles on her nipple--then bites* zoey: ah! *wince* FD: "The name, you bitch--the name of the hotel..." *his nails scratch along her side* zoey: i-i didnt get it! h-he didnt t-tell me! FD: "And how will you find it for me?" *his hands hold her hips* zoey: i-i'll f-find out..s-somehow... FD: " 'Somehow'?" *massages her hips* "That's a start...Good girl..." *lets go, removing his shirt* "Are you turned on, dear girl?" zoey: y-yes. FD: *smiles* "Correct answer. And I believe you..." *unbuckling his belt, pulling down his pants* "You know what I want to hear now?" zoey: w-wha? FD: *pulls down his boxers* "I want the passwords to the hospital's network..." *he grinds along her* zoey: a-ahh! i-its... 151-KNTO. FD: "Is it?" *grabs her cheeks, squeezing* zoey: y-yes! FD: "Good..." *guides himself into her, holding her hands* "Because if you lie, do you know what I'll do?" zoey: w-what? FD: *thrust* "That video? It's uploading right now into my secure account." *thrust thrust* "If you fail...that video is emailed to your boss." zoey: !!!! FD: *scratches his fingers along her hips as he continues thrusting* "Problem?" zoey: *too shocked to say anything* FD: *frowns, as he digs his nails into her* "Speak." zoey: ah-ah!! FD: "Not enough!" *pulls back his hand and slaps her face* zoey: *winces, whimpering a bit* FD: "Speak, goddamn you!" *thrusts into her* "Or I'll give you something to cry about!" zoey: t-that is the passcode! really! FD: *smiles, polite* "Thank you..." *nuzzles against her breasts, as he thrusts* "God, you make me so hard...You're so tight." zoey: its....my first...actually... FD: *smiles* "I have lots of practice. I'll make it good for you..." *strokes where he slapped her* zoey: *slight wince* FD: *frowns* "Give me a smile, dear girl." zoey: .....*trying to fake a smile* FD: "...You're almost there..." *thrusts deeper into her* "Mmmm...Ah..." zoey: *panting, shivering* FD: "my dear, you're amazing...And I know we're going to get along so well...Ah! Oh...Do you think about this kind of thing when you're touching yourself?" zoey: ..... FD: *warning tone* "Zoey. Answer." zoey:...*quietly* s-sometimes... FD: *his hand pulls on her hair* "Louder." zoey: s-sometimes! FD: *smiles* "Good. You'll think about this more after tonight...Now, what would you say if I came into you?" zoey: ?! FD: "I am not hearing you say 'no'..." zoey: w-wha? FD: " 'Yes' or 'no': two syllables. Say one." *thrusting faster* zoey: aH! y-you- FD: *grunting* " 'You' what?" zoey: you wouldnt- w-would you? FD: *smirks, still thrusting, his member twitching inside of her* "Answer me..." zoey: *screams* FD: *cackles--as he pulls out--and cums onto her* zoey: >///o ah.... -she's bleeding slightly- FD: "..." *taps his fingers along her blood...and licks it* zoey: *trembling* FD: "Shh...It's okay, Zoey. I'm going to remove the straps...give you a bath...bandage you...and you won't tell about this to anyone..." zoey: *small whimper* FD: *small kiss on her lips* "Thank you..." *loosens her wrist straps* -elsewhere- Mori: *in front of his chess set* "Tomorrow, we make the next move." -elsewhere- Chuuya: "..." *staring at a photograph* kouyou: hmm? *It's of a night at the bar--him, Higuchi, Gin--and Rain* kouyou: oh i know where that is. the bar lupin, correct? Chuuya: *nods* "Good spot...Memories." kouyou: *she nods* from what i recall, dazai, sakaguchi, and oda were frequents there a few years ago... Chuuya: *frowns* "Dazai...He ruins it all..." -elsewhere- shura: ooi, rin. ever been to kyoto? Rin: "...No?" shura: well that's about to change. so get your stuff packed and ready to rumble. we're heading to the airport as soon as the sun rises, ok? Rin: "!!! B-But what will I pack?!" -early morning- Rin: *yawn* -at the airport- madoka: *hugs him* be safe, alright? Rin: *nods* "...I wish you were coming." madoka: yeah...but this is an exorcist only trip... i'll be sure to talk to you over vid chat. *smiles* Rin: "..." *leans, kisses her forehead* madoka: ^///^ Rin: *pats her head, giggles* shura: come on loverboy. *drags him off* madoka: ^^; *waves* be safe! Rin: *waves back, smiling* Rin: "I'll bring you a souvenir!" -on the plane- Rin: *sitting in the front seat, stretches out* "Ah...Leg room!" shiemi: .... *sad frown* Rin: "Oh, hey, Shiemi! Where're you sitting?" shiemi: ...... (thinking: why cant i say anything?) Bon: "Yo, Shiemi! Get in your seat! We got luggage to store." shiemi: ah! r-right! konekomaru:.... Rin: "Hey, Bon! Konekomaru! Shima!" Bon: *growls* konekomaru: ....*looking down at his feet* Rin: "??? Um...Guys? I--" Bon: "Just go, Konekomaru. Got to get going before flight attendants yell at us." Shima: "Hey, buddy, just calm--" Bon: "Now!" konekomaru: *taking a seat* Rin: D: "What the heck?!" izumo:......*grumbles and takes a seat in the same row as him* Rin: -3- "Oh, what, you're going to be pissy at me too?" izumo: im not- Rin: "Not what? Not happy sitting next to Satan's boy?!" shura: *blows a whistle* ok, listen up everyone. i take it you all know who i am, but for those who dont, i'm shura kirigakure, the one forced into leading this op. Shima: "Hi, Ms. Kirigakure!" shura: hello shima. anyway. as you know, two days ago, during the mass hysteria incident, the left eye of the impure king was stolen from the true cross deep keep. it's been confirmed that the former warden, sabutora todo, was part of the incursion, but at the current moment, his reasons and accomplices remain unknown. Rin: *crosses his arms* Bon: *listening* shura: at the same time, a similar attack was made at the kyoto field office, which fortunately was averted, but their goal was undoubtedly the impure king's right eye. izumo: *raises a hand* just what is the impure king? we havent gone over the lesson yet. Bon: "..." ("Dad...") shura: *looks at another teacher* care to explain? Teacher: "The Impure King was an upper-class demon during the late Edo period--causing the spread of fevers, epidemics, 40,000 deaths. His power was suppressed by his eyes, which were removed by the monk Fukaku--" Shima: *snort* Teacher: "Each eye is dangerous enough on its own, releasing a large amount of miasma." Rin: *muttering* "Monk Fukaku just had to show off..." izumo: *elbows him* pay attention. Rin: "Ow!" shura: our main objective is to tend to the wounded and strengthen their defenses. all exwires will assist as well. now lets work together on this and make it easy on me, got it? Rin: "Ow!" shura: our main objective is to tend to the wounded and strengthen their defenses. all exwires will assist as well. now lets work together on this and make it easy on me, got it? -ding- Rin: "???" intercom: flight 117 to kyoto, japan now departing. -the plane begins to move- Bon: *grips the armrests* Rin: *looking past Izumo and out the window* shiemi: .... -that awkward moment when you've grown up in a japanese home but never set foot in japan before- Rin: "Oh? Really? Huh." izumo: what? Rin: "...Why are you not scared sitting here?" izumo: psh- me? scared of you? as if. having demon blood isnt too uncommon, even amongst exorcists. hell, one of the teachers in training is a half demon half angel. Rin: "...Well, when you put it that way...Yeah, I guess. So, why are so many people still being all pissy at me?" izumo: it's probably because of you being satan's son. i know its harsh, but that's just how it is. the only reason you havent been killed is because the order doesnt know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Rin: "..." *nods* "Th-Thanks for cheering me on, Eyebrows." Rin: "I knew you were a nice girl!" izumo: w-who the hell are you calling eyebrows?! Rin: "??? What? Friends give friends nicknames--" izumo: what makes you think we're friends, huh?! my name is izumo kamiki! >-< Rin: "Thank you, Izumo." izumo: >n< d-dont get so casual! Rin: "...'Miss Kamiki'?" izumo: ....say, you've never been to japan before, right? Rin: "Nope! I'm super-excited! Did you know Kyoto has a tower?" izumo: yes, i know that. i've seen it. Rin: "Really?! What's it like? How tall is it? You ever spit from the roof of it? Can you see Tokyo from the top?" izumo: -_-; -elsewhere- Ranpo: "HA HA HA! Challenge accepted!" lana: may i help you, sir? Ranpo: "Hello. I am here for a game of wits against a worthy opponent." lana:.... yosano: *shows her the letter* lana: ah i see. i'll bring you two right up. Ranpo: "And soon the game of deduction will commence!" -ding- lana: here we are. Ranpo: "A note on the door...Hmm...Doctor, a pen, please." yosano: *hands him one* Ranpo: "Same words must appear in X and Y...Got it!" Ranpo: *writes the answer, rips the paper from the door* "We enter!" -creeeeak- yosano + lana: *peeek* *seated at the table is a tall, gaunt man--with a raccoon on his shoulder* lana: (thinking: so they're friends with that weird guy?) Poe: "Hee hee hee...Have you solved the puzzle, Ranpo?" Ranpo: *holds up the puzzle* lana:.. 'this puzzle has five words' 'this puzzle does not have five words'. oh, so one of those brain teasers? yosano: (thinking: jeez, dont you have anything better to do?) Poe: "I should expect nothing less of my rival." Ranpo: "Now I have a question for you!" *dramatic glasses removal* yosano: ? Ranpo: "...Who are you?" Poe: *falls out of chair* lana: he's been staying at this hotel for a while with his pet raccoon. Ranpo: "...Oh! Karl! What up?" Karl: ^W^ Poe: "!!!" yosano: so i take it this scruffy haired weirdo is with the guild then? Poe: *muttering* "How? I planned for Lord knows how long...Came all this way to this city...I wrote that letter in my own hand, decorated this room as based on the lengthy domestic ideology texts I wrote..." Ranpo: *smack* "SPEAK UP!" lana: D8 Poe: "R-Right...I am Poe. Detective, luminary author. But...I lost to a certain detective in a contest six years ago." Poe: "Such humiliation! It will not stand! I--" lana: oh, you're a detective? Poe: *turns to Lana, smiles* "Why, yes, Ligeia, I am." lana: it's lana, actually. *sweatdrop* Poe: "And so I used my powers of observation, critical thinking, and a Death City phone book to track my opponent to this very--" Ranpo: "BORING!" *tosses papers away* "Where's the game?" yosano: *sweatdrop* Poe: "OUR FATES ARE INTERTWINED! Much as the Earth revolves around the Sun, we are pull at each other! And on this day, it will be the sun that revolves around the Earth--I WILL BE VICTORIOUS--" Ranpo: "Shhh...I just want the game. I don't really care about you." Poe: D: *collapses* "Karl...Save me, my sweetie..." lana: *sweatdrop* Ranpo: "Could you get on with this? I have a client waiting for me..." yosano: yeah, anyway. Poe: *holds up a book, crying* "Our competition *sniff* requires we read this mystery novel to find the serial killer--" Ranpo: "Minus one point." Poe: "YOU AREN'T THE REFEREE OF THIS GAME! LIGEIA IS!" lana: it's lana! la-na! Ranpo: "Ligeia is right: a fictional work is hardly a challenge for a real-life detective." lana: you too?! Poe: *smirks* "I thought so..." *pulls out a stack of papers* "Which is why, if you win, you'll learn the Guild's weakness. How about that?" yosano: wow. is that right? Poe: "I will show you how to take down the Guild's fortress, the flying Moby-Dick." lana: ....what? Ranpo: "..." *points at Poe* "Plus one point to you." *points to Lana* "Two points to Ligeia." lana: who even is that?! yosano: im as confused as you are, lana. lana:...you're officially my favorite person in this room. Poe: D:< *continues* "The Guild's fights are all about money, violence--which bores me to death. The only thing worthy of admiration and awe in this world is..." *points at Ranpo* "...your ability, 'Super Deduction.'" yosano: *sweatdrop* Ranpo: "..." *snatches the book* "Plus five points. Let's begin the game!" *sits down in a chair* Poe: "I picked that chair out myself. You see, when the room is oblong, you want to have a chair that suits the curvature of the walls--" *rambles* yosano: how do we know this isnt a trap? Poe: "If you are concerned, doctor, please, join the game: the rules permit other members of the Detective Agency to collaborate." yosano: and lana? Poe: *looks at Lana* "...Do you like murder mysteries?" lana: well, i did attend a murder mystery theme party during senior year. Poe: "Perfect! Well, then, read along with them!" lana: *looking* Ranpo: *reading* Book: "Our story begins on a night, in a certain era. A few guests were trapped into a mansion due to a blizzard. Our main character, a private detective, must stay overnight--when he is roused from his sleep by a strange noise next door." -a bright light fills the room- lana: ?! -you awake in a mansion- lana: w-wha? where...? Poe: *heard throughout the room* "My ability...to transport readers into any book..." lana: w-what?! what is he? a dokeshi? yosano: not exactly. Ranpo: "He has an 'ability,' like my ability of deduction." lana: like a quirk? yosano: somewhere in the middle i guess. Ranpo: *looks around the room for evidence* -elsewhere- Kunikida: "They are late." atsushi: i just hope they're alright... Kunikida: "They'll be fine--physically, at least." -back in the hotel room- Poe: *staring at the book with a smirk* -a light shines from the book- Ranpo: *holding up his hands* "So bright...Where am I? Why do I feel like I'm in a different set of clothes?" lana: *SCREAMS!* yosano: !!!! -a dead corpse is in the middle of the room- Ranpo: "What?! What happened? I don't have my glasses." -4 other individuals are there- Ranpo: *feels his foot hit something* "???" yosano: *looks* Person #1: "That man...Is he dead?" girl: what happened? Ranpo: "I'm...not sure myself." victim: *handing ranpo a key and pointing to a door* ah... Ranpo: "Wh-What?" *looks at the door* "Is that how the culprit escaped?" *walks to the door, inserts the key, opens--* *There is a wall, with something painted...in paint?* Person #1: *reading* " 'Welcome to'...Does that say 'Locked Room' or 'Locked Poem'?" lana: whats with the cat missing an eye? Ranpo: "Hmm...The creepy guy said if we face a serial killer. Therefore, if we fail to solve the mystery...we die." lana: seriously?! Ranpo: "Doctor, please use your ability on the dying man." yosano:...!!! what? my ability doesnt work in here! Ranpo: "..." *holds his head* "Nor will mine..." lana: then we're basically fucked. Ranpo: "Hmm...Locked room. No exit. Victim murdered. But without my ability...to solve this case...would be...BORING! DULL! FOOLISH! A great detective does not investigate--their superpowers just solve the case for them!" lana *face plants* yosano: (thinking: are you fucking real?) Suspect #1 (the gambler Kizaki): "Hey! Can I leave now?" Ranpo: *head slammed against table* "Zzz..." girl: -_-; Suspect #3 (Ukai, journalist): "Interesting how quick everyone here is to deny before they were accused...But I didn't do it either." -one session of questioning and investigating later- Ukai: "Allow an actual journalist to investigate!" Ranpo: "What, you're going to do a list of the worst 5 moments in anime that you totes never noticed?" -AAAH!- Ukai: "?!!!" -they follow the scream to a room....where yosano has an axe in her stomach- yosano: i messed up... lana: !!!! Ranpo: "Doctor! What happened? Oh no...W-We need a doctor!" lana: SHE IS A DOCTOR! Ranpo: "ONE WHO IS NOT DYING, YOU IDIOT!" yosano: i didnt see who did it....but i know you can solve this. number one detective...... -back in the hotel- Poe: "Hee hee hee...This was the mystery all along: you can't solve it, and if you try, you'll discover only something about yourself that you don't want to know, Ranpo...I WIN! Ha ha ha!" -flash- Poe: .w.;;;; *turns around* lana: *mortified* yosano: eh, getting axed wouldnt have been the worst thing to happen to me. Ranpo: *waves* "I win!" Poe: D: "B-B-but how?!" lana: what he said! Ranpo: "??? That I won, or that the Doctor survived?" lana: YES! Ranpo: "Well, the Doctor can heal injuries if the person is to the point of dying." *holds up an axe* "Want to try?" lana: but i thought that abilities didnt work in the book? Ranpo: "When released from the book she must've been able to heal herself immediately." *hands axe to Yosano* lana: but who was the killer then? Ranpo: "...Me." lana: ...EH?! yosano: and what brought you to that conclusion? Ranpo: "I was the only person in the room. The book has to have a narrator--and if the detective is themselves that narrator, then they are an unreliable narrator." *stares at Poe* "You must use those a lot in your works." Poe: D: lana: clever. Poe: "B-But--she was murdered! How did that happen when you weren't there?!" lana: that is true. Ranpo: "Magnets." lana: ......huh? Poe: "Ha! Like such a thing is possible--" Ranpo: "In that setting? The hints were everywhere in your story. Advanced medical appliances. Clothes provided by the mansion itself. The novel was actually set in the year 2050, where the house is an entertainment facility within orbit--that is its secret, is it not?" lana + yosano:....what. Poe: "...Alright, yes, it's true! You got it all!" *covers his face, whimpering* lana: i-its ok sir! but....why did you do all this? what did the guy do to you? Poe: "What did he do? ...He is my rival! He--" Ranpo: "I solved a mock-murder he designed in this very room a long time ago." lana: eh? O-O Poe: .w. "...You remember?" Ranpo: "Of course! I had to expend all of my ability to solve it." yosano: i'll be giving you two your moment and just wait outside. *exits* Ranpo: *smiles* "The one and only time another detective pushed me to my limit!" Poe: QWQ lana: ^^ (thinking: i have no idea what is happening) Ranpo: *picks up stack of papers labeled 'Moby Dick'* "I'll just take these and be on my way. Keep writing, Detective: I need you to work for my brain's sake. ^^ " lana: *watches them leave* .....do you need something to drink, sir? Poe: "...Amontillado." lana: ah. -elsewhere- Dazai: "I guess we'll need Light Snow and Man Tiger on this one." atsushi: *gulps* Dazai: *holds up the plans to the Moby-Dick* "We can't let that giant whale crash into the city below." atsushi: *nods* Dazai: "Now, if you excuse me, I have a friend who was stuck in a car accident--" atsushi: what?! Dazai: "Oh, he's fine. Lucky bastard. I wanted to die in a car crash with an attractive woman..." atsushi: *sweatdrop* (thinking: you have some weird goals.) Dazai: *pinches Atsushi's cheek* "And you hang tight, and if you behave, I'll bring you back something you like." ("Or someone...") -and so, in the helicopter- atsushi: you sure you're ok, tanizaki? Tanizaki: "Piloting..." atsushi: *sweats* intercom: now entering the moby dick's field of vision. Tanizaki: *focusing* Tanizaki: "Light snow..." Tanizaki: "Atsushi, go!" atsushi: *nods* -on the moby dick cargo hold- guild worker: !!!! w-what the hell?! Guild Crewperson #1: "I told her not to go out with him--but she's in her rebellious phase." guild worker: NOT THAT IDIOT! I MEAN THE DEAD BODIES! Guild Crewperson #1: "...?!!" Akutagawa: "..." *cough* guild worker: *running* Akutagawa: "Rashomon..." -SLASH- ???: you go on ahead, mr akutagawa.... rain: *looks up and smiles, but her eyes are dull and lifeless* i'll catch up. Akutagawa: "...Very well." *walks* -elsewhere- atsushi: im in. Dazai: *on radio* "How is it?" atsushi: quiet....and as cliche as it sounds....too quiet. ???: "I hate that cliche, too." atsushi: ACK! oh jeez, dont give me a heart attack like that! ???: "Ha ha ha...I'm older than you, and you worry about yourself having a heart attack? That's no way to live. I suggest a cruise. Very relaxing." atsushi:...a little birdy told us you were going to drop the whale onto the city. cant you stop it? Melville: "...Whoever is left on Moby Dick should have taken the next freighter off by now. You know why, kiddo? Because this war is ending." atsushi: how do we stop it from falling though?! Melville: "...This last act will obliterate the Guild's enemies...and...Moby Dick." atsushi: how do we stop it?! *shaking him* JUST TELL ME, DAMMIT! Melville: "With 70 percent of Moby Dick weaponized, I no longer control it enough." atsushi: isnt there an off switch or something?! Melville: "...The control terminal. Heavily guarded." atsushi: right. thank you sir!....wait...why are you still here if everyone else left? Melville: "Why? Well...Moby Dick once roamed the skies, before it was altered into a Guild fortress. If it is to go down...I should as well." atsushi:.....*nods and runs* .....!!!! Akutagawa: "?!! Man-Tiger?!" atsushi: OH COME ON! listen akutagawa, i'd love to stay and chat, but i have a very urgent thing that needs to get done pronto and i would appreciate doing it in one piece, thanks! Akutagawa: "..." *black energy swirls around him* atsushi: hey. im on the line with dazai, he said he has something he wanted to tell you, sounds important! Akutagawa: "...Dazai wants to speak with me?" atsushi: yeah! *tosses the communicator* Akutagawa: *pants like a dog, rushing to catch it* atsushi: *runs* Akutagawa: "Dazai! I'm here!" -the number you are trying to reach has hung up. if you would like to try again- Akutagawa: "..." *black flames around him* -elsewhere- atsushi: *opening the door* Fitzgerald: *holding a phone* "Hi, Zelda. It's me, Francis." atsushi: *sneak sneak* Fitzgerald: "I'm almost done--What? No! I could never forget my wife." atsushi: *reaching for the terminal* Fitzgerald: *spots a reflection on his wedding photo* "Sorry, I have a guest coming. I'll call right back. I love you, Zelda. Goodbye." *puts down the phone* atsushi: *grab* (thinking: got it!) *FLASH* -BANG- atsushi: oooow... wha?... O-O;;;;; hhhheeeeeeyyyy siiiiir. ^^;;;; Fitzgerald: "Hello, Tiger. You thought you hit the jackpot?" atsushi: listen. i kinda left my phone at home, and then i lost my communicator, soo...imgonnaborrowthisnowthankyou! *running* Fitzgerald: *already in front of him--tripping him* atsushi: !! oh shi- *notices something coming at them from the hall* Fitzgerald: "???" Akutagawa: *glare* atsushi: owo; *backing away and RUNS* Fitzgerald: "I'm sorry, Mr. Akutagawa, but I am occupied right now." Akutagawa: *practically passes through Fitzgerald* -in one of the halls- atsushi: *panting* just got to get someplace safe, then i can-