#the saber swings both ways but he dont

[grand-theft-carbohydrates]

what's gayer? being gay or what ever the hell darth maul and obi wan had going on.

Darth Maul: I spent the last 12 years desperately clinging to life just for the chance to see you again. Even when I forgot my own name, I still remembered yours. When I see you it feels like a part of me is missing. You drove me mad. You're the only thing keeping me sane. I dream about holding your heart in my hands, my teeth at your throat.

Obi wan: ...i have a gf

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My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

hi it’s me again

i just played through the first bit at kujet’s tomb again (the part where you remember o66 and then find out who malicos and merrin are) and man. every time i get here i remember that this was the bit that really solidified cal as a favourite character of ever

[oops this got long so here’s a cut]

he was so young when he lost everything and he’s had so many chances to choose how he’s gonna react to what that means. for most of the game playing through you can forget how serious the commitment of the jedi is, and what that connection to the force means to them - you’re just swinging a lightsaber and blowing things up! but there are multiple times where cere asks cal if he has any doubts about the quest, how he feels about the responsibility it carries, and you can choose an option to doubt! but i love what he says when you don’t. he says that ever since he was a youngling he’s always trusted in the force…

in that flashback (and all of them really) you can tell he is so earnest about his training and learning, but he’s still twelve. he goofs off with the clones and he doesn’t make his bed and he shucks his boots off at the door without care, but he loves being a jedi, you can feel it! and the cry he lets out when he loses everything, so similar to how he reacts when he holds trilla’s inquisitor saber, shows how much he is still full of his emotions, as is typical of a young padawan.

his conversation with malicos where he is so appalled at how he has twisted his power over the nightbrothers says everything to me. he went through the same thing malicos did, he also had to kill friends, he also lost everything, and as a child. if anyone should understand why malicos turned, cal was right there with him (he had even seen echos from his descent!) but it’s so opposed to who he is, it’s just horrid to him. the whole time merrin has been accusing him of murdering her sisters and he has only been reaching out. he warns her that if she keeps lashing out he will have to retaliate in defence, but he’s not here with destructive intent! as much as cal has been hurt and targeted and kicked while he’s down he gets up and he puts his whole damn heart first!

when cere catches him after busting tapal’s saber and tells him about her struggle with the dark side it is both a lesson and an outstretched hand. you are not alone, cal, you have a choice, this is not the end, get up! we still have work to do! and his small voice asking, begging, for a way out, something that makes sense, what does he do now? how does he move on? he is still so so young and in need of guidance and his only option is a woman actively struggling with exactly what he needs leading away from.

the only thing he can do in order to keep going is to fix the lightsaber, so he buries his pain and doubt and grief and keeps looking forward. he has no choice but to be ready for the trials ahead of him. he has to keep failing. he has to keep getting up. he trusts in the force.

(i love him so ridiculously much)

35 notes - Posted July 13, 2022

#4

something something cal living for years on bracca hiding half of his life and who he is from everyone, even prauf who he clearly had a somewhat close relationship with (a frankly extremely queer experience but i dont have time to unpack all That)

bd waiting alone without his memories on bogano for Someone who would come who he would help and trust and look out for, but not knowing when

cere who ran from the force in her guilt but still worked for years trying to find someone else to take up the mantle, someone else who still believed, who united with a gambler pilot and started making those choices to trust

all of them coming together as such extremely flawed people who had been alone and hiding secrets for years. finding trust and safety together. letting all those secrets out and staying together despite challenges…

52 notes - Posted July 12, 2022

#3

i’m working on a bit of a meta fic based on this idea but it’s not fully formed so i just need to ramble a bit about it first

the thing that Gets Me so much about the cheeky way fallen order builds the force powers gradually for Story Reasons is that. you have hints all over that cal Knows he used to be able to do these things

when you go through the weathered monument on zeffo and BD inspects the cracked wall and cal sadly admits that he can’t push it… and again with the wall into the ice caves

when you’re on dathomir (early) trying to get to the tomb and you can’t quite make the jump and cal incorrectly says he can’t jump that high… and BD corrects him

he knows exactly what he has lost and has probably had to carry that with him for years. i go absolutely feral every time i play through the game and learn the powers again if just for the little pop up that “cal has healed his connection to the force” bc man. you just know that he’s missed it <3

72 notes - Posted July 12, 2022

#2

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78 notes - Posted July 12, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

it always amuses me that cal just. sits down. in the very wet vault on bogano. without hesitation.

just. i am talking to droid now he is small friend i must also be small i will Sit to talk to my Friend

i study him

105 notes - Posted July 22, 2022

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[marshmallowdarling]

heyyy uhh

I dont know how many reqs you have so I'll keep it short, dw! but darth vader (actually Vader; most ppl i've seen tag it as darth vader when its not, yk?😅) "reuniting" w/ a gn friend of his, but the reunion is them being captive 😀👍. like maybe the friend was captured bcuz he was hunting for jedis, or they were helping ppl escape and that backfired on them.

you're free to choose how his friend got captured cuz im just throwin ideas. so many scenarios lmao 😆😆😆

I'm finally back!!

So sorry for being away for so long and so sorry for taking so long to get to this request, I stopped writing it half way through the first bit and realised I might have fucked up the request but kept going anyways lol so sorry if it wasn't how you imagined!!

I tried making it a little more yandere at the end but I will 100% write a few head canons or more one shots after about how life would be after this if anyones interested!! :D

Remember my request are still open!!

✧3735 words ✧ Vader x Reader ✧ Sher/Her pronouns

Hope you enjoy bubs!

~Mwah!

(Y/N) never wanted to be a jedi, not really. She wanted to help people of course but did she really want this life?

Her question was answered after her dear friend Anakin died; no, she didn’t want this life.

She wanted a life of her own, to not have to train every day with multiple weapons, to not have to stress about every movement she makes. 

She wanted a life where she could sleep in, where she could just breathe and live and do mundane things, where she could make connections and love. 

But the force works in mysterious ways and after (Y/N) had grown up, settling down in a small town and having a small shop that she adored as it played into her hobby, she was yanked back into the life she had left behind.

Obi wan had reached out to get her to help the resistance, she was apprehensive at first but after seeing him come back to her shop a bloody mess with her childhood friend Ahsoka, she had reluctantly agreed to help him just to help people escape the empire. 

“I thought you said there wouldn’t be any troopers here.” (Y/N) hisses, using the force to yank a metal box towards three troopers and slam them into the wall. She barely misses the blaster shot as she jerks her body behind another crate.

Crouching down to cover herself, she fumbles to get her (borrowed) blaster from her thigh holster before peeking out and taking a few bad shots. 

Ahsoka uses the distraction to take down the last two troopers before looking down at (Y/N) and extending her hand. “It wasn’t a part of the plan.” They both grunt as she hauls her friend up. 

“When does anything ever go according to plan” (Y/N) grumbles as she dusts herself off. 

Ahsoka just chuckles before looking around they alley way they were forced into. “Master Kenobi said the captured Jedi’s are around here, we already made a scene so we should just go without him. If they caught us off guard, we should probably assume he’s not doing well on his end either.” 

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“Come on this way.” (Y/N) whispers to an injured Jedi as she helps them walk in the cover of the night. “We’re almost there, just hold on a little bit more.” Her eyes glance at the wound at their side, blood already seeping through the fabric she had ripped from her outfit and used as a makeshift bandage. 

Panic shoots up her spine as (Y/N) throws herself and the Jedi to the side just barely missing the swipe of a saber. 

Rolling over to push herself up by her arms she doesn’t miss the boot that slams into her stomach, a silent scream creeps up her throat as her mouth widens at the blunt pain. 

She had never seen him in the flesh, but anyone could figure out who that black booted foot belongs too. 

Darth Vader.

Gritting her teeth in pain she grabs his ankle to haul her body up slightly as her other hand comes and pushes behind his knee to make him drop. 

‘GO! GET TO THE OTHERS AND GET THE KRIFF OUT OF HERE!’ She yells to the Jedi using the force as Vader swings his arm and lands a right hook. 

(Y/N) says good bye to her life as she focuses everything on just making sure Vader is distracted enough to let the injured Jedi and the rest escape. She sees them start to crawl to the wall to haul their body up in their peripheral, but she just elbows Vader’s chin making his helmet covered face tilt up. 

 This is the first time she had seen him; she can see a hazy reflection of herself in the black metal of his armour, but she gets flown back and slammed into the ground as he reaches out his hand and uses the force to pin her down. 

Her torso gets the brunt of the attack and she flicks her wrist to get a few scattered rocks and stones thrown at him. They don’t do much damage as his armour takes the brunt of it, but it throws him off enough to let her grab her blaster and take a few shots making him release his force. 

Two hit his chest head on, his armour taking the shots as he remained unharmed, whilst the others miss pathetically. 

“You’re a pathetic excuse for a Jedi.” His voice booms out, modulated from his helmet but still unbelievably deep as he snarls. His arm extends to use the force again, but she takes a few more shots at his arm making him flinch back. 

“I am no Jedi.” She spits back, the hood covering her form starts to lift as the wind picks up but it manages to stay on. “You must not be as smart as they say you are if you really can’t see my plan.” 

Finally seeing that the Jedi is out of sight, (Y/N) throws all her force at him. Vader gets thrown back a few inches but stays strong to the rest as he swipes his arm out and knocks her off her feet, his raises his arm and moves her around like a rag doll in the air before he slams her down into the ground, keeping her pinned there. 

She can barely move her fingers this time, not even a twitch as she sees his figure start to walk towards her. Pressure starts enclosing around her throat, blocking her air supply as she tries to rip her arms away, but they just lay there helplessly. She gasps, gritting her teeth to try and do anything but all she can manage is to kick her feet as the wind finally rips away her hood, instantly slapping her face with the cold chilling air. 

Her vision starts to bleed in and out as her head spins from the lack of oxygen, (Y/N) manages to see Vader now looming over her figure and she thinks she sees him recoil back once he finally gets a look at her face. 

The invisible hand around her throat and pinning her limbs down let go almost instantly. She flings her body up and immediately gulps down air and coughs, everything hurts and throbs in pain, but she can’t think about anything as her hands come up to cradle her throat as she tries to fight off unconsciousness and steady her breathing. 

(Y/N)’s mind finally comes back to her as she cranes her neck up to see Vader just standing there. 

“Wh-What?” She manages to croak out as her throat screams in protest, tears she didn’t know were now spilling to coming down her chin. 

A weird crackling sound comes out and she thinks it’s his modulated breathing as he just stares. 

She wants to fight, to do anything but sit there on the ground pathetically but it takes everything in her just to loll her head up at him, her body feeling like lead as new bruises start to flourish with old ones. It had been days of fighting and running and healing injured Jedi without any rest.

(Y/N) was never the strongest and after years of not training or using any force, she had become weak. 

He says something, she thinks it’s a name, her name?

But her eyes finally close as her body falls to the side and her brain drags her to sleep. 

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(Y/N) shuffles around a bit on the plush bed to get herself comfortable before her mind starts to darken again, the silk sheets feeling soft and light yet warm. 

Wait sheets? Bed?

Throwing her body up, the black sheets pool at her waist as she frantically looks around the room. 

It’s a room of some sorts, maybe on a ship? The walls are metal and the room’s big but bare with anything personalised. 

She remembers the fight with Vader, thinking she was going to die but he just let her go and then she passed out. 

The room spins as her vision finally clears its sleepy haze and the more she tries to focus the more the throbbing pain in her head hurts. Her body is so sore, and it feels like she has to use every piece of strength in her body to try and pick up her arm. 

Nausea creeps up her throat and she groans as she curls into herself. 

Hearing the door open, she forces her body up right as she watches Vader stride in, there’s no words exchanged as he closes the door and takes a few steps towards the bed.

They both stare at each other, (Y/N) staring into the eyes of his helmet to try and search for his eyes and Vader looking in those familiar (E/C) orbs he used to search comfort in. 

Slowly, he starts to lift his helmet off and (Y/N) goes to stop him but it dies in her throat when she sees his face. 

“Anakin?” Her voice is so soft he barely misses it, he wants to correct her and say that Anakin is dead but when he opens his mouth nothing comes out. 

(Y/N) doesn’t know what to do, she wants to swear at him, she wants to jump and scream and hug him so tight but… 

“You’re…. You’re not Anakin.” She says slowly. 

She can see the hurt flash in his eyes before he looks away and puts his helmet back on. They both return to silence before (Y/N) speaks again.

“What do you want from me? Why am I here? Why didn’t you just…” She trails off, her head pounding harder as she thinks about her childhood best friend ending her life. 

“Just what? Kill you?” His voice comes out sharp, but the ugly sound of his modulator crackling tells her his voice strained. 

(Y/N) pushes herself up by her arm to sit properly as he watches her through his visor. “You fought with Master Obi-Won and fought to kill. Why didn’t you do that to me once you saw who I was?” 

“That’s different” Vader’s voice comes out uncharacteristically high, but he calms himself before continuing. “You are in my bedroom and you will be here until I say so. I’ll go get you some medicine and food.”

His black cape flows as he turns around to leave but (Y/N) leans forward to try and make him stay. 

“Wait! Anakin-” 

“It’s Vader now!” He snaps cutting her off. “And don’t think of leaving this room, your injured and I have the door locked with guards stationed outside. Just sit down and do nothing, like you have done for years.” 

The last few words digs a knife into her heart but she doesn’t even have the time to properly react before he’s out of the room with the sound of the door sliding closed. 

(Y/N) stares blankly at the door as her head falls back to softly thunk against the bed post. 

Had her Anakin really turned into this? Into the monster that is Darth Vader? 

A few tears escape her eyes that she’s too exhausted to wipe away. “Oh Anakin, what did they do to you?” 

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Like he had said, Vader came back into the room a few minutes later with a bowl of some sort of bone broth, a cup of water and some bacta patches. 

He straightens out the sheets at her lap before placing the tray down before giving her a once over and disappearing into what (Y/N) thinks is a connected refresher. 

Picking up the spoon, she swirls the bone broth a bit before taking a small tentative sip. It hits her tongue, and she has to stop herself from humming. Days on the run with limited bad tasting food made this simple broth taste divine on her tongue, but as soon as she swallows, she feels her stomach churn. 

(Y/N) drops the spoon back into the bowl, it makes a small splash that barely misses her clothes but she ignores it to sling one arm over her stomach. 

Hearing Vader return, she doesn’t have it in her to look up at him as she closes her eyes. 

“You need to eat.” It’s a command, his voice having no trace of the man it used to belong to. 

“Why am I here.” Her voice is so soft that even Vader’s helmet almost misses it, but he doesn’t, and he doesn’t know how to respond.

He hesitates before taking a few tentative steps closer to the bed. “Why didn’t you become a Jedi?” 

Opening her eyes to watch him, her eyes flash to show her Anakin, the one who was always curled into himself in the middle of the nights when he was caught up in the darkness of his mind. 

“Because it wasn’t the life for me.” She manages to say softly. “I wanted to love, to feel without any consequences. I wanted to help people, but I knew I wasn’t cut out to help people how Jedi’s do.”

“Then why did you come back?” He takes off his helmet again, placing it at the foot of the bed before slowly getting on his knees.

The scene must look comical to any outsider, the feared Darth Vader on his knees for some random girl.

(Y/N) has to physically restrain herself from reaching her hand out by hugging herself and tucks her hands in her pits. 

“This time I could help people properly. People were getting hurt and I could help them, why wouldn’t I?” 

She was always doing that, wasn’t she? Always helping people even if it meant she had to do things she didn’t want to. 

Vader wants to shake her shoulders, to shout at her that everyone’s selfish and just using her. To call her selfish for making him stay as a Jedi before leaving it all behind. But most of all, he wants to collapse in her arms and tell her everything, all the pain he endured and everything he had to do that he wouldn’t even think about telling anyone else. 

He doesn’t even realise he’s deep in thought before he sees her moving to place his helmet back on, now half sitting on the edge of the bed near him. 

“Va- Anakin.” She corrects herself before whispering whilst keeping her touch as delicate as possible. “I can see that you’re struggling to breathe.”

When his helmet finally does lock in place, Vader takes a few deep breaths. He had pressurised his room obviously, but he had to keep it just under his comfortable levels to make sure it didn’t affect (Y/N). 

The words slip out of her mouth before she can stop them. “What happened?” They come out soft, but he can feel the hurt behind them and it makes his blood boil. 

“How could you possibly ask that?” His modulator now booms his voice. “You saw how they were, they were the reason for her death and you even left!” 

The mention of Padmè squeezes (Y/N)’s heart but she just furrows her brows.

“So all of that just justifies you killing millions of innocent people?” Her voice raises as well but he crosses his large arms across his chest plate. 

“You don’t understand-”

“No, you don’t understand Anakin!” She cuts him off, now standing on wobbly legs. “You’re hurting people, people like me who just want to live!” 

Standing in-front of him now, yelling at him without listening, reminds Vader of Obi-wan and he snaps. 

“I AM VADER! ANAKIN IS DEAD!” His voice rattles the room and shocks (Y/N) to drop back down on the bed. “People like you? Don’t make me laugh.” A cackle gets cut off by his modulator, but it’s filled with coldness. “Your selfish, sitting around while people get hurt. You only care when they start to bother your own little world. Where were you when Padmè died? Where were you when I was getting hurt? You just want to help people to fill that pathetic hole in your chest, so don’t you dare think you can talk to me about any of this.” He sneers before turning on his heel and slamming the door behind him, leaving (Y/N) sitting their heart broken. 

Looking down at her (S/C) palms, her body shakes with her sobs. 

Anakin really is dead. 

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A few days pass, maybe a week?

(Y/N) doesn’t kriffin know but she does know is that her body has finally recovered mostly, some wounds still need a few more days but there’s no risk of tearing anything open and she finally doesn’t feel nauseous and dizzy anymore.

Happy with her new found health, now the dreaded thoughts of what will happen to her finally sink in as her mind isn’t fogged up with pain.

Vader made it out like he hated her, he despised her life and even though she hadn’t seen him since that day, a storm trooper always came in with food and things she would need for the day.

It made no sense and she’s tired. 

She left this life because she couldn’t handle it and now, she’s forcefully thrusted back in only to be caught up in more stuff? 

(Y/N) never wanted this. 

Standing from the chair, she walks over to the sliding door that was always locked and started banging. Like always, the storm troopers stationed there at every hour and rotating depending on shifts, called back asking what she needed.

“I want to talk to Vader, now.” Her snappy voice makes them hesitate, they had strict rules to keep her in the room and not to talk more than necessary and there were no rules to state that she couldn’t ask for the black armoured man himself, but they had seen how angry he had barged out of the room. 

Finally giving into the demands, they look at each other before calling out they would send someone to fetch him and in a few minutes Vader himself was walking through the halls.

All troopers and anyone in the vicinity tense up and looks away but he ignores them before slamming the hatch open and locking it behind him. 

“What do you gain from keeping me here Vader? What do you want from me? This is the last time I’m asking this and if you don’t answer me, I will do everything in my power to leave.” (Y/N) usual voice is devoid of any fun or sarcasm or tenderness as she gets straight to the point, not letting him even acknowledge her.

Taking a few steps towards from the wall, he leaves decent space between them both but still enough to keep a comfortable conversation.

“Do you really not know why you are here?” His modulated voice still startles the female but the anger in her veins smooth over that. 

Crossing her arms, she leans onto her front leg. “How could I? You seem to hate my existence, yet you ordered for me to be taken cared of, but I’m not allowed to leave. You won’t even answer my questions.” Her arms come up and wave to emphasize her point but Vader just stares. He had forgotten how her little habits actually looked, he could never forget but the years apart had fogged up his imagery of the memories. 

Finally feeling as if there is no other way to express himself, he just simply states. “I love you, that’s why you are staying here.”

(Y/N)’s mind reels so hard that she stumbles back, her ass landing right on the chair she had left untucked. 

Shaking her head, (Y/N) feels like she’s dreaming because this couldn’t be real. “You- You can’t! You said it yourself, I’m selfish and horrible and you called me pathetic! You loved Padmé! How could you love me?” Tears start pouring down her face, but she doesn’t even realise as she looks through his armour and straight into his heart, trying to search for the Anakin she knew and, admittedly, loved, but she can’t find him and all she can see is a stranger. 

Vader winces at her tears, it feels like someone is physically ripping his heart out when he sees her cry, but he just takes a deep breath before striding over and crouching. 

“I’ve loved you since we were kids, but I didn’t realise until Padmé died that the love I felt for you and her are different.” His gloved hand comes up to wipe away a tear, a little rougher than he had wanted but he had never touched someone as delicately as he was touching her now. 

Hiccups and whimpers leave her throat as sobs wrack (Y/N) body before she abruptly stands up and shakes her head. “This- This ca-can’t be happening.” Her voice cracks slightly but Vader just stands up aswell and grabs her arm gently to make sure she doesn’t fall.

“This is real, the faster you accept that the faster you can acclimate to your new home.” Again, Vader is a bit harsher than he had wanted but he had never thought about anyone’s emotions other than his own for years. 

Ripping his arm off her, (Y/N) growls. “This isn’t my home, this will never be my home. You took me away from my home.” 

She moves to run to the door but she gets yanked back by her waist and gets thrown onto the bed, the plush surface doesn’t do any damage but the fast movement disorientates (Y/N) enough to let him pin her legs down with his own and restrain her wrists with one of his own. 

“It doesn’t matter if you tell yourself this isn’t your home because now it is.” The hiss that escapes his throat crackles horribly from his modulator, but he just presses her wrists down harder to make sure her (e/c) orbs focus on him. “You’re staying here weather you like it or not, so it’s best if you start faking it or the only person who’s going to be affected by your struggling is yourself.” 

Her hiccups and tears return as she started into the damned black visor, Anakin had really died and left behind this love sick monster hu?

Closing her eyes tightly to block out everything out as her legs stop trying to twist away, the last though in her mind rings out before she finally stops struggling.

‘I’m sorry Anakin.’ 

[robininthelabyrinth]

Oh my, i may be taking adventage of the mini prompts to vent ideas, hope sending it is stillvalid? Age swap between the nie brothers and this time they dont get along.

“So what?”

“What do you mean, so what?” Nie Huaisang frowned. “I would have thought you’d have more of a reaction than that. I just avenged our father!”

Nie Mingjue finally stopped swinging his saber at the practice dummy and turned to look at Nie Huaisang. “Your father.”

“Our father. You can’t possibly believe those stupid rumors about your parentage –”

“I didn’t mean it that way,” Nie Mingjue interrupted. “He died when I was six, I barely remember him. Other than the fact that we’re connected by blood, and I don’t doubt that we are, I barely know anything about him…you’re the one who really cared about him.”

Nie Huaisang hadn’t really thought about that, though in retrospect he supposed it was a good point. He’d just been so angry when Wen Ruohan had murdered their father – stealing someone who loved him out of his life, forcing him to take the position of sect leader…revenge had seemed both obvious and incredibly necessary, and not just necessary but compelling. It had been, instantaneously, the most important thing in his life, the thing for which everything else could be sacrificed for.

After all, how else could he have tolerated pretending to be quite so intolerably useless all these years?

But Nie Mingjue had a good point. Six years old was a touch young to be swearing your life in vengeance.

“Well, it’s done now,” he said, automatically reaching for his fan to hide his face before realizing he didn’t need that habit any longer. “You have no idea how long I’ve waited for this day, Mingjue. All that pretending, all that scheming…it all stops now. We can finally live our lives!”

“Your life.”

“Nie Mingjue.”

“What?” Nie Mingjue asked, and to Nie Huaisang’s surprise he realized that his younger brother’s expression was not merely reserved but cold. “It’s true. Why should I care?”

“What do you mean, why should I care –”

“I mean that I raised myself for years,” Nie Mingjue said, “because my da-ge was too useless to raise me. I had to figure out my own morality, learn a sense of duty, understand right and wrong all by myself, all because there was no one around to teach me – you even cycled out my teachers every year, don’t you remember?”

“They could have been spies –”

“My whole life long, I didn’t have a single adult in my life I could rely on. I didn’t have anyone I could turn to with questions, anyone I could turn to for comfort.”

“You – you never asked!”

“Why would I? Everyone knew how useless you were.” Nie Mingjue turned back and raised up his saber once more. Unlike Nie Huaisang, he’d always liked saber training…or so Nie Huaisang had assumed, anyway, since he spent so much time on it. It belatedly occurred to him that he had no idea if Nie Mingjue actually enjoyed it or if he was merely being dutiful. “Even I knew. You were too busy drinking or clowning around or begging for help to pay attention to me already, so why would I add to your burdens, which were clearly too much for you…? I thought I was being considerate.”

He laughed, suddenly. It was a short, sharp sound.

“No, let us be honest: I thought you might learn to love me if I was self-reliant,” he said, and something cold slithered up Nie Huaisang’s spine. “If I was quiet and helpful, if I made myself into someone who could take the weight of the sect on my shoulders rather than yours – if I could be the reliable support you seemed to so desperately need, the one you were always running around after, the reason you were always not here…and in the end, it was all a lie.”

He smiled. It was not a smile.

“Mingjue –”

“Congratulations on your success, da-ge,” Nie Mingjue interrupted. “I wish you the joy of it. But in the meantime, will you please go? I’m busy now…and there’s no need to come back later. I don’t really think there’s very much for us to say to each other. Do you?”

[boonki]

Ooh!!! "No more today, you’re at your limit.” ? ❣❣

Hi anon!! Thank you so much for sending this prompt in, I had so much fun writing it (also thank you for waiting, I’ve been a little slow with writing lately) 

do we want 3.2k of obikin in the bath? idk but i wrote it! (also do the apartments in the jedi temple even have baths? idk. in this story they do LMAO)

as always, i write at 3 am, so if there are any mistakes, please.. just dont look at them

enjoy!! 💖

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Obi-wan throws a side kick that lands square in Anakin’s stomach, sending him stumbling backwards. He rolls over a shoulder, ready for the next attack. He blocks a fist to the face, and counters with a punch to Obi-wan’s stomach, which is easily batted to the side. 

They’ve been going at it for hours, lightsabers tossed to the side in favor of hand-to-hand combat. Their robes lay messily off to the side of the training room, discarded hours ago as the room sweltered in the summer heat, the pair left only in their pants rolled up at the ankles. Anakin can see Obi-wan faltering, making easy mistakes that cost him light bruises; he must be incredibly tired, just having returned lightly injured from a mission to the Outer Rim. Anakin would so much rather see Obi-wan resting and curled up over a cup of tea, or taking a nap on Anakin’s chest so he can pet his hair down and hold him. But Obi-wan had wanted to spar, and Anakin would never say no to that. 

Anakin sees the opportunity and tackles Obi-wan to the ground, straddling his bare stomach and pinning his arms above his head. Obi-wan bucks his hips to roll Anakin over, but Anakin had been prepared for that, digging his knees into the mat to keep grounded. Both of their chests are heaving, and a droplet of sweat drips off of Anakin’s chin and onto Obi-wan’s neck. 

“I think we should call it quits for today, old man.” Anakin releases his grip on Obi-wan’s wrists and perches back on his heels, looking down at him. 

Obi-wan smirks. “And stop while you’re ahead? No, let’s go again.” He makes to get up, pushing his elbows into the mat, but Anakin stops him with a hand to his chest. 

“I’m serious. No more today, you’re at your limit. You’re going to hurt yourself.” Anakin’s tone is serious as he can be, his eyebrows raised, features stern. 

Obi-wan falls back to the ground, closing his eyes as he catches his breath. “As far as I was aware, it’s you hurting me, but point taken, love. You win.” 

Anakin leans down and pecks a kiss to his cheek, tasting salt, and stretches his lips in a wide smile. “I’ll grab us dinner from Dex’s and I’ll meet you back in our quarters, okay?” He shifts his weight to the side so he can slide off of Obi-wan, wincing at the ache in his already sore muscles. “And go shower? You need one.” 

Obi-wan shoots him a wry look. “What, you don’t like the smell of sweat? I can’t, anyhow, I have to go report to the council first.” 

“Do you want your usual?” Anakin ignores his sarcasm and hops to his feet, making his way towards their forgotten robes, wishing he had remembered to bring a towel with him. 

“Of course, darling.” Obi-wan answers from the floor, still lying on his back with his arms stretched out above his head. 

Anakin dons his robes loosely, grabbing his ‘saber from the floor, and takes in the sight: Obi-wan is covered in a thin sheen of sweat, making him glow, and his hair is pushed back, giving him an oddly attractive tousled look. Anakin’s dick twitches in his pants, wanting to do nothing more than take him apart right then and there. But the desire to get some food in Obi-wan and see him rest and relax overwhelms the sexual urge. There will be time for that later on, no doubt. 

He makes his way back to Obi-wan in easy, long strides and squats down, kissing him sideways, holding his sweaty head in between his palms. “I’m serious, you stink. The council can wait. Go shower.” 

Obi-wan snorts. “No, they really can’t. Tell Dex I said hello.” 

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Anakin shuffles through Padme’s favorite body shop, where she used to drag him when they had briefly dated years prior. He never would’ve admitted it to her, but he relished the fancy baths she had created for them, and had returned to the shop alone innumerable times since they politely ended things. His body always thanked him after a hot soak. 

With how tired Obi-wan seemed when he had come back from his mission and padded into their quarters earlier, and how sore he must be after today’s intense practice, Anakin wants to do something special for him. Besides, they’ve barely been able to spend time together because of the war, and Anakin misses it just being the two of them. He hopes the bath won’t be too much for Obi-wan, but he knows the man has a soft spot for fancy things under that rigid exterior. 

The shop is crammed and dense, with low ceilings littered with dried flowers hanging upside down, casting a faint rose hue over the entire place. Soaps in muted colors, wrapped in bright shades of paper line the walls, leading down to the wooden tables that hold syrupy oils and linen bags of flowers and herbs. Coarse soaps and lotions in clear tubs sit in wire baskets underneath the tables. The whole room smells like a meadow in bloom, and Anakin eyes the candles burning in the corners of the room in consideration. 

Thankfully, he’s the only one in the shop currently, so he can take his time picking the right products. He pops the cork out of a bottle of bath oil and takes a whiff: light, and flowery, with a faint hint of jasmine. Throwing it in his cart, he adds some cream soap, and, hesitating a little, a bag of assorted flower petals to hover on the surface of the water. He already has floating candle lights for the bath at home. 

“Are you all set?” Sasha, the elegant female Twi’lek that owns the shop, leans against the register, eyeing him fondly. She used to tease him all the time about coming here alone, but they’ve moved past that, into a tentative friendship. 

“Yeah.” He slides his basket onto the counter between them. 

She eyes his items, cocking an eyebrow. “Is this for someone special?” 

He can feel the blood rushing into his cheeks and ears, but doesn’t want to admit it one way or the other. “Maybe.” 

She barks out a laugh at his bashfulness. “Lucky person, whoever it is.” 

“Uh.” He doesn’t really know how to answer that. “Thanks?” 

Her smile is playful, like he’s a child that just said something particularly cute. With the efficiency of someone who’s been doing it for years, she rings out the total and wraps all the items up in a paper satchel, sliding it back across the counter at him. 

“That’s going to be 83 credits.” 

He really hopes the council doesn’t look into his expenses, he wouldn’t know what to tell them. 

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The door to their quarters swings open cautiously and Anakin peeps inside, worried that he took too long. After popping by the body shop, he swung by Dex’s as promised, and Dex had wanted to catch up, and rightfully so; it had been too long. Anakin had shifted from foot to foot the entire time though, anxious about getting home to draw the bath before Obi-wan returned from meeting with the council. But Dex is a viable source of information, a fantastic cook, and most importantly, a long time and loyal friend, so Anakin had plastered a good natured grin on his face and quieted the nag of unease in his stomach. 

The living room and kitchen is quiet, and Anakin doesn’t hear any noise coming from either the ‘fresher or their bedrooms. Anakin is in the clear. 

He drops the food off unceremoniously onto the kitchen counter, throwing his outer robes over a chair on his way to the ‘fresher, bag of goods in hand. Flipping on the light, he starts up the hot water and pulls out the candle lights that sit underneath the sink. As the scalding water rises to the top, he pours in the oil and soap, and sprinkles the flower petals across the water, deliberately placing the candle lights in last so he could perfect their destination. They glow to life as soon as they make contact with the water, and Anakin smiles at the sight. 

Stretching back up to stand, he turns the light off and shifts the door shut, letting the dim incandescence float through the room, a heavy orange that immediately adds intimacy to the space.

He has to admit, he’s outdone himself. 

Then: a creak of a door hinge, the shuffling of tired steps, and crinkling of the take-out bag as Obi-wan no doubts sneaks a fry in before Anakin catches him. 

Anakin bounds back to the kitchen, like a child bursting at the seams. 

“I have a surprise, before we eat,” he says to Obi-wan’s back. (He is sneaking a fry.)

“That’s never good.” Obi-wan replies, turning around to lean back against the counter, chewing thoughtfully. 

“All my surprises are good surprises.” 

“Oh, like the time you superglued my datapad to the ceiling so I would pay more attention to you? You could have just asked, dear one.” 

Anakin huffs, and covers the distance between them in two short strides, nudging Obi-wan towards the ‘fresher, covering both of Obi-wan’s eyes with his hands. 

“Just,” Anakin murmurs, “trust me on this one.” 

They lumber towards the ‘fresher, Anakin pushing a blinded Obi-wan forwards with each step. When they make their way to the entrance, Anakin stops them, practically vibrating with excitement.

“Smells good, at the very least.” Obi-wan hums, in no hurry to have his sight back. 

Anakin, however, cannot wait and eagerly pulls his hands back, watching Obi-wan’s face for a reaction. 

The smile begins in Obi-wan’s eyes as they crinkle, and then it moves down to his cheeks and into his mouth, which is pulled back in a twisted, tender way. Joy sings through every feature, and Anakin is elated. 

Obi-wan turns his head to look at him, his gaze tender. “Is this for me?” 

Anakin bites the inside of his cheek. “For us, to share, if you want. Unless you want to be alone, I’m more than happy to go lay down, but I thought-” 

“For us, then.” Obi-wan leans in and kisses him on the jaw, already undressing. For the second time that day, Anakin looks down at a small heap of clothing. He closes the ‘fresher door behind them. 

As soon as he slides his legs into the water, Obi-wan moans, and Anakin, no matter how many times he’s heard it, blushes, his breath quickening. Obi-wan is somehow both the most proper, and most obscene person Anakin has ever had the good graces of knowing. 

The petals dance away from Obi-wan, ripples in the water sending them cascading in circles. “Come on, then,” he says to Anakin, who is still staring down at him with a dopey smile on his face. 

Anakin makes quick work of his clothing, standing naked next to the bath. He motions for Obi-wan to lean forward so he can nestle in behind him. 

The water is still piping hot, almost uncomfortably so, but Anakin makes a small ahh noise at the feeling of it on his sore muscles. He snakes his legs on each side of Obi-wan, pulling him back so that Obi-wan’s back lays flush against his chest, having to shoo a candle light out of the way. It bumbles along their sides, and out towards their entangled legs, illuminating the peachy bubbles and sunset tinged petals that bob in their wake. Obi-wan tilts his head back, resting it on Anakin’s shoulder, and sighs in contentment. 

He drops a kiss on Obi-wan’s temple, breathing him in, his arms finding their home around Obi-wan’s waist. The skin on Obi-wan chest, arms, and face glimmer in the candlelight, flickering orange, more radiant than any Tatooine sunset, and Anakin wants to fall face first into the radiant gleam of his heart, wants to crawl into Obi-wan’s chest and bask in the warmth of his love, his light. 

“This is lovely,” Obi-wan whispers, fluttering his eyes closed. “Thank you.” 

Anakin’s hold around his middle tightens a bit in response, trailing a hand up and down Obi-wan’s stomach in repetition, a mindless gesture. “You seem tired lately.”

Obi-wan turns his head toward Anakin’s, resting his forehead in the crook of Anakin’s neck. He doesn’t get a response for a few heartbeats, and Anakin wonders if Obi-wan heard him. And then: 

“Well, we are at war.” Obi-wan’s tone is flat, nondescript. Anakin knows Obi-wan is mincing his words for his sake, and as a bad habit of holding tight to all of his problems, like sharing them would break him. Anakin wants to share the load with him, help carrying the burden. 

“Are you sure that’s all?” He mumbles into Obi-wan’s humid forehead, sweat beginning to glisten at his hairline from the searing water. 

Obi-wan lets out the faintest of sighs through his nose, carefully considering his response. “I wish I…,” he grabs Anakin’s hands in the water, laying them on top and threading his fingers into Anakin’s, “I wish I could help more. Do more. None of it ever feels enough.” 

Anakin gazes over their tangled legs, barely visible underneath the bubbles drifting over the surface, and aches all over at the thought of Obi-wan feeling inadequate. He wishes Obi-wan could see himself as Anakin sees him: brave, selfless, the entire backbone of the war, and a brilliant General and inspiring leader. Anakin has, and would a million times over, follow him into the depths of hell. The petals stick to their skin, creating a small halo of reds and purples where their bodies meet the water.

“You’re doing enough.” Anakin sighs. “You barely sleep, you’re always doing briefings and writing reports, and when we’re finally on a break you’re off training younglings, sitting in for the council, kriffing asking for sparring practice.” He huffs a laugh of disbelief into Obi-wan’s hairline. “You practically run this war yourself sometimes. When do you ever rest?” 

Obi-wan is silent for some time, probably thinking of some way to deflect everything. He comes back with rare and unusual honesty. “It feels selfish, taking time for myself when I know there are people out there dying. Innocent people.” 

Anakin scoffs. “How are you supposed to help them if you’re ready to keel over yourself, hm?” 

“We’re jedi, that’s what we do. Besides,” Obi-wan rubs his face on Anakin’s neck, tone turning sweet, “I have you to make sure I don’t.” 

Anakin grins into the wet curve of his head, his hair plastered to his skull from the steam wafting up around them, making the edges of the room disappear into a soft and warm fog. 

“You’re enough, and you deserve rest.” He plants an overdone kiss on Obi-wan’s skull, rougher than usual to make a point. 

Obi-wan hums noncommittally and tightens his hold on Anakin’s hands, somehow sinking further into Anakin’s chest. 

He squeezes once and then untangles his fingers from Obi-wan’s hold to trace over his body. The tops of his thighs are as far as Anakin can reach, so he starts there, letting his fingertips graze over sensitive and supple skin, over soft hair and old scars. He moves to the base of Obi-wan’s stomach, purposefully ignoring his cock in favor of showering him with pure adoration and affection. He’ll let his hands wander there after they’ve eaten and gotten into bed. 

Anakin loves the broad plain of Obi-wan’s chest, loves to rest his head on it after a long day, so he spends extra time there, dragging his fingernails across the pink skin, smoothing the sting down with the flat of his palm. He glides up to Obi-wan’s neck and into the base of his auburn hair, gently massaging the tense bundles of nerves that always seem to gather after a long and stressful day, and Obi-wan melts into him, humming sleepily. 

Overwhelmed that Obi-wan is his, that this breathtaking man is resting in his arms, seeping into his chest and finding home in his heart, he can’t help but want to stay like this forever: clean, warm, safe, and together. 

“You’re so beautiful,” Anakin breathes out, voice cracking, “and I love you so much.” 

The petals gleam in agreement, hovering in reverence near him, their red hues like Anakin’s beating heart, holding Obi-wan in place. He understands their predicament; he, too, would bloom and fall and bloom and fall for this man, would reach out as far as he can from the wet and mossy ground to be regarded and gazed at, plucked and taken home. Even if it meant dying, wilting away, it would be worth it to be held near his face, to be carefully tucked into a vase to watch over him in the final days. Him and these flowers are one and the same, always gravitating towards the brightest point in the room, his sun, his reason for blooming. 

Soft and slow breaths escape Obi-wan, and his chest evens out in a regular cadence. He must have fallen asleep. Good, Anakin thinks. 

Anakin holds him close and watches the bubbles pop, one by one, as the time passes. Candlelight reflects off of the still surface of the water, the rise and fall of Obi-wan’s chest the only movement causing faint ripples. This is the closest he’s come to meditation lately, and it feels so wonderful. 

He’s not sure what time it is, and can’t be bothered to care if anyone has comm’d him. Here in the four corners of their shared space is Anakin’s entire universe, and bliss simmers in his chest. 

Anakin’s fingers are starting to prune and sweat drips off of chin. The water is starting to cool, though, and if Obi-wan hadn’t been stuck to his body, he probably would want to get out. He doesn’t want to wake him though, as sleep is rare and precious these days. 

His stomach, however, has a different idea, and growls loudly, startling Obi-wan awake, who chuckles at the sound. 

“Maybe we should go eat that food you brought back,” he teases. 

Anakin can’t help the guilty smile that creeps its way onto his face. “How does eating and going back to sleep sound?” 

“Sounds like the best plan you’ve ever improvised, my dear.” 

Anakin makes a psh noise. “I don’t ever improvise.” 

Obi-wan scoffs, a high pitched laugh from the back of his throat. “So this was all planned, then?” 

Anakin sees the opportunity and takes it. “What, falling in love with you? No, but that has been my greatest achievement this far.” 

Obi-wan raises his head from Anakin’s shoulder and meets him at eye level, twisting his body around to kiss Anakin deeply, biting his lower lip and sucking. Anakin snakes a hand to the back of his head and kisses back, trying to pour all his love, his entire heart, all of him, into Obi-wan’s mouth. He wants Obi-wan to pluck him, and know he loves me, he loves me, he loves me with the pull of each petal. 

Obi-wan breaks their kiss and leans back, staring into his eyes. “Well, unlike you, I do actually plan, and my greatest achievement this far will be devouring the order of fries waiting for me in the kitchen.” 

Anakin laughs, and flicks water at his face.

[heywejustheretohavefum]

Attachment - Chapter One

- to clarify, you are an adult in this story. also, im sorry my writing is so bad and that i have not proofread this very thoroughly, but hell, this isnt my job and i dont have to be good at it -

word count : 1.5k

warnings : none, i think

From the start, your relationship with Master Skywalker was unorthodox. Yet the bond you shared was a strong one, though it started strangely.

He had been showing you to your quarters after your fateful meeting with the Jedi Counsel. After the excitement of the day, you were more than ready to take a much needed rest; the emotions which you had ignored rising up through you. It seemed as if your new master sensed this, as he didn’t attempt to make conversation. It was you who talked first.

“I killed him,” you said. (e/c) eyes still staring at the floor, you didn’t notice his clear blue gaze settle onto your bowed head. “The man who killed my mother.” Though you paused, as if to allow him to say something in response to your confession, Anakin stayed quiet. What could he say? ‘Me too’? For he had done the same thing on Tatooine on that awful day when his mother was taken from him.

“I didn’t have to…I did it because I wanted to,” you looked up at him this time, your soft eyes staring into his steelier ones. You both stopped, standing still in the middle of the halls of the Jedi Temple. It was a moment of understanding, and the way your (h/c) locks cradled your face made Anakin feel calmer than he ever had before.

Yet as your bond grew brighter, Anakin and Padmé’s slowly dimmed. He was given six weeks leave from the war in order to train his new padawan, which he had originally planned to spend with his wife as well. Yet as the days drifted by, he found himself wanting to leave your side left. By the third week, he had stopped sleeping in the secret apartment he and Padmé had shared. The Chosen One didn’t understand it; how he had longed for Padmé only weeks ago and now had no desire to see her.

Perhaps it was you. Or more specifically, the fact that you knew of his and Senator Amidala’s forbidden relationship. Anakin still didn’t understand how you found out about them.

You had been early for your training, as always. Master Skywalker, though he tried, could never get to the training room before you. And as always, you were meditating upon his arrival; Anakin swore he had never met a Jedi who enjoyed meditating more than you.

“I thought Jedi weren’t allowed to have attachments,” your voice was soft and just as lovely as ever when you spoke to him, your eyes meeting his own.

“We’re not,” Anakin responded with a classic smirk gracing his handsome face.

“Then how come you're married to Senator Amidala?” You didn’t expect your question to be answered, clearly, as you stood up from your cross-legged position on the floor.

Your master’s head whipped up, following your movements as you walked to get a training staff to practice with. “I...H-how do you know? About Padmé and me?”

(e/c) eyes stare down at the dueling staff, giving it a gentle twirl in your hand. “I don’t know. I just...knew,” you paused, turning to look at him again. “And it’s ‘Padmé and I’, not ‘Padmé and me’.”

But was it really just the simple anxiety of having another person know of them? Anakin wasn’t so sure. After yet another fight with Padmé, he had gone to the only person who he could vent to - you, which then led to a late night sparring session.

Elegant blue clashes with the brilliant emerald green of your own saber. Over and over again they collide in blinding fury; both fighters stay on equal footing until Master Skywalker slashes unexpectedly at your shins. Just in time, you jump, landing with practiced grace on the hilt of his weapon. Twisting his wrists to angle the glowing blade up into your back, Anakin swings again. Jumping over his head, you dodge the fiery cerulean sword before wrapping your legs around his throat. Your master falls backwards from the unexpected shift in weight. The wind is knocked out of you as you crash onto the ground, but a second later you find the strength to summon the saber which had fallen from your master’s hand. You swiftly straddle him, and with a saber dangerously close to both sides of his throat, Anakin concedes to you.

“That was quite the impressive fight,” Obi-Wan Kenobi says. The bearded man had been secretly watching your entire battle with his former padawan; he’s impressed by your dexterity and skill after only a few months of training.

“Thank you, Master Kenobi,” you say, bowing to him.

“How does it feel to be beaten by your padawan, Anakin?” He asks with a smirk which only widens as he sees Anakin’s frown deepen.

“You should know very well what that’s like, my former master,” Anakin retorts. You laugh sweetly, snorting slightly as you try desperately to breathe between giggle fits. Both blue-eyed men watch as you chortle with softened expressions.

“Master Skywalker’s only mad because he hasn’t won against me in a week,” you declare proudly, twisting around to face Obi-Wan. “Even if it’s probably only because I know his fighting style so well by now.”

“Well then, would you care for more of a challenge?” Master Kenobi asks, noticing but ignoring his former padawan’s glare; the bright smile you offer him being far more captaving.

“It would be an honor, Master Kenobi.”

The fight was a long one, both of you being skilled fighters despite your short time training with a lightsaber. It ended with you yielding after being pinned against the wall by the older man with a saber at your throat. Anakin watches with resentment as Obi-Wan steps away from you, allowing you to move away from the wall.

“You certainly do have a strange fighting style, padawan,” the bearded man comments; your style was different from other Jedi - instead of relying solely on your lightsaber like most, you used it as a distraction to try and get in more physical attacks in order to disarm your opponent. He guesses it was due to what you learned before arriving at the Jedi Temple.

Sliding your lightsaber back into place, you smile up at Kenobi. “I’m not sure if that’s meant as a compliment or an insult, master,” you say in amusement. Obi-Wan finds the sparkle in your eyes as you meet his own intoxicating, and shocked, he looks away.

The Chosen One glares at his former master, a grimace etched into his handsome features. He doesn’t understand the feeling of boiling resentment in his gut, nor why he wants to shove Obi-Wan across the room - anything to get him away from you. “It’s late,” he says, hopefully without any annoyance he felt evident in his voice. The way you look up at him, almost shocked as if you forgot about him, only serves to aggravate him more. “I’ll walk you to bed (n/n).” It wasn’t often that your master used his nickname for you in front of others, and you silently wonder why he does now. You decide it’s because he’s more comfortable around Obi-Wan than any other Jedi.

“No need, Anakin, I can accompany your padawan to their chambers. You should keep training if you hope to beat your apprentice again,” Master Kenobi responds with a smug grin, his azure eyes slyly glancing at his former padawan.

“But they are my apprentice, Obi-Wan. I really must insist on walking them myself.” For a few moments their eyes met, both men waiting for the other to back off. After some seconds of tension, two sets of blue eyes break way from each other and to your giggling figure.

“Boys, boys, you’re both pretty,” you say facetiously, rolling your (e/c) eyes at their antics. “You can both take me to bed.” Both men stammer, a heavy blush on their faces as they stutter vehement denials of what you insinuated. Nevertheless, once you walk out the door, both follow behind you quickly in order to catch up.

In the halls, one on either side, you three chatter on about nothing in particular - missions and tales of their heroics being the men’s favorite thing to talk about as they subconsciously try to one up each other. “In the end I destroyed 42 droids, even without my lightsaber,” Anakin brags, glancing down to see your reaction.

“Really? Because I seem to remember having to save you as you hid behind a rock,” Obi-Wan corrects him, smiling when you laugh at the two boy’s banter. The bearded man easily avoids the foot Anakin puts out to try and trip him as pay-back.

“Well,” you start, stopping in front of your bedroom, “this is me! Thank you both for walking me back, masters.” You bow to the knights respectfully.

“It was nothing, young one,” Master Kenobi responds.

“Yeah, no problem at all (n/n).”

一

The two men, left alone in the hallway outside your room, stare at the door you had just walked into. “Remember, Anakin,” Obi-Wan starts, “Jedi aren’t allowed to have attachments.” His voice is even, thanks to a great deal of effort on his part. With tense shoulders and a frown that settled on his face once you were out of sight, he looks over to his former padawan.

“Are you reminding me, or yourself?” Anakin says coldly.

[what-the--curtains]

Alliance

Chapter 9 – The Hunt

(Mando x f!reader)

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Summary: After recovering you set off to find the man who tried to kill you. Killing him proves to be more difficult than expected when the ones you love are threatened, and on the other side of the choice, your own future.

Authors note: One more chapter to go!! Some angst at the end here! Hope y’all enjoy ❤️❤️❤️! (I also did some very average fan art if y’all haven’t seen it yet!)

Tw: sex is alluded to (not depicted), decapitation, force choke

Word count: 4.9k

Tagged list: @crazycookiecrumbles, @seninjakitey

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The planet proved harder to find than expected, despite Anya's best efforts, something was fogging up her tracking causing your coordinates to be constantly in flux. She’d easily lead you past the outer rim, but since then it had been akin to a wild goose chase.

“Any idea who tried to kill you.” Din asks, he'd been exceptionally patient throughout the journey thus far. Never questioning your methods just typing in the new location coordinates calmly and re aligning the ship on its new course.

“Did kill me” you correct, as your hand moves absentmindedly over the healed wound. “but no, I dont. They had a lightsaber though”

“Was it a Jedi?” he asks earnestly.

“Well based on the context clues, I'd definitely say at least Jedi adjacent” you laugh, for a savvy strategist who knew multiple languages you sometimes found yourself questioning if his brain was in fact functioning.

“Why would a Jedi try and kill you?”

“Your guess is as good as mine”

“How do they decide on colors?” He asks after a somewhat awkward silence

“Hmmm” you hum out in confusion, only half paying attention to what he had said.

“The light swords? Ashoka's are blue, yours is purple and the figures, well there's was red” your heart stops.

“It was red?” you ask, sitting up in your seat giving him your undivided attention.

“Ya does that mean something?” He watches your eyes slowly piecing together what he'd just told you.

“That’s impossible, the Sith were defeated. They died with the emperor.” you affirm, your sure red was a common colour used by Jedi nowadays, sure no one had ever seen one before, but there was a first time for everything right?

“So were the Jedi.” he points out.

“Do you always have to be right?” you ask slightly irritated for a reason you couldn’t quite explain. He doesn't respond; he knows a rhetorical question when he hears one but unsure what he had done to upset you. An uncomfortable silence lingers in the air, a sensation you'd never experienced with the Mandalorian before. Not wanting to stew in the quiet you head down to the lower levels and try and calm your frazzled mind. Sitting down you cross your legs, one over the other, as you close your eyes.

On the best of days meditating was a chore, but under the current situation it had become an impossible task. It wasn’t the threat of being ambushed that had you distracted, no something else was playing heavily on your mind. It was what was causing the punctuated silences, forced conversation and overall awkwardness in the atmosphere. It was your own doing. Seriously, who kisses a man whose face they've never seen! Idiots that's who and now it was stuck on your mind. In your defense you thought you wouldn't have to deal with the fallout so quickly. You should have known he’d have insisted on going with you, but you hadn't thought that far ahead, or at all and now you had to sit with the fact that you’d possibly ruined your comfortable friendship by planting one on him. Technically it wasn’t a real kiss,or maybe it was, how did Mandalorians kiss anyways? There you were down the rabbit hole again, this is why you couldn't focus, you curse yourself. Shaking your head you remind yourself it was only done in an attempt to get around him, a strategic move to protect the group, nothing more, nothing less. Keeping that in mind you manage to focus and you feel the galaxy's pulse emitting throughout the ship, inhaling and exhaling with the undulations around you.

Din, bored and missing the usually witty banter you offered him, decided it was time for him to clear the air in regards to the kiss. He hopes by telling you that he knew it was only done to get around him, you’d become more relaxed. The last thing he wanted was for you to be uncomfortable around him. He knew you'd never want to be with someone like him, at least in that way. As he turns around he sees you cross legged floating in the air, not wanting to interrupt he heads back up. Anya lifts her head as he re-enters, looking at him as if she knew what he was thinking. He’ll clear the air with you later, the two of you had plenty of time to talk.

You curse as your journey gets rerouted for what had to be the twelfth time in the past two days. Whoever was hunting you did not want to be found and no amount of swearing or whacking the console would change that. The closer you got to your destination the more you felt the malevolent presence grow. You found yourself wondering if it had always been with you, finding it hard to remember a time when it wasn't gnawing at your conscience. Each time you feel it scratching at your doors you remember Ashoka's words “be careful who you let into your head.” You'd made that mistake once with devastating consequences. You would not be making it again. Your energy was now primarily being spent keeping the presence at bay, not allowing it to penetrate any deeper than it already had. Sleeping only acted as an open invitation for the figure to torture you so you opted to forgo it altogether. Perhaps not the wisest decision, but what other choice did you have.

“The planet’s still a few days away.” Din says, noting the unraveled look in your eyes as you take your place next to him.

“Anything to do on this ship.” You ask, fidgeting in your seat. “like games or something” he doesn't respond “Hey beskar head! You awake under that helmet?”. You ask partially joking, partially annoyed that he wasn't talking to you.

“Yes.”

“Yes to games or yes to being awake?”

“To games” you smile, you never knew if he was actually making jokes or if you were just reading into it. The finer details of his personality artfully hidden beneath the metal exterior.

“Got Dejarik, you know how to play?” he asks, glad that you were back to yourself for the time being.

“I'm alright” you say smiling, you were better than alright, at least you think. To be fair you'd only ever played against one person and she was family and probably inclined to letting you win.

“You're cheating!” he exclaims, his annoyance apparent even through the modulator. Your skills were better than you expected especially after all those years, well either that or the Mandalorian was just that bad.

“How?” you ask, laughing at how frustrated he was getting. It was funny when you beat him the second time, but by gods it was even funnier when you beat him the seventh time.

“The force!” He says clenching his hand as he stares down at the board.

“I don't think the force bothers itself with helping me beat you at Dejarik.” you point out, as he grumbles something indistinguishable.

“Maybe you're just not as good as you think you are.” You tease pointing your finger at him eyebrows raised and a smirk plastered on your face.

“That’s not what I’ve been told,” he responds.

“About Dejarik or?” he laughs it off, but you seriously wanted to know the answer. After Cara told you he was allowed to have sex it was a question that you’d thought about a lot, more than you probably should have, but hey you were curious. Realizing the Mandalorian was now turning the game board over to see if it was rigged, you decide to change games.

“You still got that indestructible spear. The beskar one?” you ask nonchalantly.

“Yes, not something i'm planning on losing” he nods

“Fancy a match?” you offer you needed to work on your fighting skills, practicing on the air only went so far.

“Only if you promise not to slice through my ship.” He says, standing up.

“Only if you promise not to cry when I beat you.” you return causing him to scoff

“Oh im not going to be the one crying” he assures.

You stand in the ship's far corner across from Din who haphazardly twirls the spear in his hand as you open up your saber, raising it waiting for him to make the first move. He stays his ground, you and him were both defensive fighters and you knew he was far too stubborn to change his routine. Leaping forward you land in front of him, your saber making contact with the spear. After a few seconds spent testing his strength you know there's no feasible way for you to out muscle him. You'd have to out maneuver him. He’d seen you fight stronger opponents before so you’d have to think outside the box on this one. You move out from under the spear the release of your counter force causing Din to stumble forward. You turn aiming for his shin, but his arm reaches back the spear stopping your hit from connecting with his armour. You circle round him so you're once again face to face giving him enough time to stand back up. He turns quickly, swinging the spear as he does, aiming for your waist. You jump over the swipe landing behind him, hitting him in the back.

“Point to me.” you say

“No using the force” he says, turning to look down at you, his presence suddenly looming.

“I wasn't, I can just jump really high!” You lie.

“Likely story” he says brushing past you as he moves back to his starting spot

“What was that I said about crying earlier?” you question.

He's got you talking too long and he sweeps your feet out from under you knocking you on your ass and gently tapping you on the head with the spear.

“Point me” he says, offering you his hand.

“That was dirty” you say as he hoists you up.

“Who says we're playing clean sweetheart?” The term catches both of you off guard, but he's flustered himself more than you, allowing you to land the next two points.

“Hope your ego isn't too hurt darling.” you mock back at him as metal and light collide once again.

“It’s not over yet” he says, using all his strength to march you back towards the wall pinning you against it with his spear.

“You need to work on your attack, you leave a lot open” he says, breathing heavily.

“You need to work on a codpiece, it leaves a lot open” you retort, kneeing him in the groin, hard enough for him to drop you, but not so hard that it kept him down for long.

“Not enough beskar” he murmurs, hoping to get the last word in.

“Oh big brag for a man who just lost several games of Dejarik in a row and” your sentence is cut short as the spear taps the small of your back giving him the winning point

“And what?”

“Oh real classy Din, can’t win a fair fight” you say hand on your hip.

“It was fair considering I wasn't going 100%”

‘Oh you weren't” you mock, the smile telling him you were amused and not upset by his antics, the gentle slap on his arm further verifying this. The moments like this were nice, but as you continue to gain on your target they became fleeting. The Mandalorian watches as your ability to focus waivers, your frustration becoming increasingly evident in your training. Miraculously, you hadn't sliced through anything important, but the ship’s interior was constantly needing to be patched up. At least it kept him occupied and out of your hair. You looked like you were fighting a hidden battle, one he would gladly fight with you, if you'd let him. He didn’t know the full extent of your struggle, but he knew the anger he felt simmering inside you wasn't being aided by your refusal to sleep.

Your irritability, although caused by exerting tremendous energy keeping the figure at bay, was no excuse for the times you had lashed out at the Mandalorian. The most recent outburst occurred when he'd stepped on your foot after you had explicitly told him to watch out. In hindsight, threatening to melt his beskar down and turn it into a hearing aid for him so he could stop being such a nerf herder was a touch harsh. Alright, incredibly harsh especially considering he'd attempted to apologize before you went off on him.

“Sorry I threatened the beskar” you murmur sitting down next to him

“Are you going to tell me what's going on?” he asks

“Going on where” you ask

“Well it can't just be air in your head” he jokes, causing you to laugh for the first time in a few days.

“Seriously though , I'm sorry Ive been out of line, and it's not fair on you, you’ve been so understanding.”

“You know what might help with the outbursts?”

“A lecture?” you remark, your tone harsher than intended

“No, sleep, you should try it sometime”

“I'm fine without it” you say, the yawn escaping your lips contradicting your words.

“You should sleep.”

“ You don’t.” you remark hoping to catch him off guard, but he's obviously rehearsed this conversation a few times.

“ I don’t need to.”

“Neither do I.” You lie, almost a year later and you still had no idea how he slept so little, though your current working theory was that he would just take naps under the helmet when he thought he could get away with it.

“No, you can't sleep, there's a distinct difference.”

Not wanting to lash out at him for the third time that day and knowing he was right, you make a swift exit. You push the button that opens up to the tight sleeping quarters where you'd spent many hours lying awake. You were hoping that you'd reached an exhaustion point where your body would just shut down. You lay back on the bed not bothering with the covers, you weren't expecting to get comfortable. Anya had stopped trying to sleep in the same bed as you, usually getting inadvertently kicked or shoved out the bed by your constant movements. Your eyes can’t have been closed for more than a minute when they snap open. Despite their alertness your body's gone limp. What fresh hell was this? As your eyes adjust to the darkness you can only just make out the hauntingly familiar shape sitting at the edge of your bed. You go to call out for the Mandalorian, but no sound is emitted, nothing comes out at all not even air. You watch helplessly as the figure's arm extends ensnaring you in a choke hold, the yellow iris shining out beneath the hood, confirming your worst fear. A Sith. You scream yourself awake, the force causing items to fly to the ground, no doubt alerting the Mandalorian. You bring your knees to your chest grabbing at your scalp telling yourself it wasn’t real, but it didn't matter what you said. The truth was you couldn’t tell anymore all lines had blurred together. You get up off the bed looking around the room already exhausted at having to clean up yet another mess you had made. You lean over picking up the weapons that had fallen off the armoury hanging them back up when you hear the Mandalorian drop down the sound startling you.

“I'm sorry” you mutter embarrassed, not looking up as you move to grab the few dishes currently lying on the floor.

“What did I say about breaking the ship?” he says, chuckling slightly in an attempt to lighten the mood. He bends down to help you but you grab his arm stopping him.

“I made the mess. I'll clean it up.” You say gathering up the utensil and placing them back on the table absentmindedly stroking your throat as you turn to pick up the rest. As you reach for the chess board he grabs your hands, intertwining his fingers with yours, leading you back over to the bed.

“Get some rest, I'll clean up,” he says softly, sitting you down on the bed.

“Stop telling me what to do Din, besides it's not working.”

“You need to sleep.”

“I can’t and unless you can think up a way to make me then were shit out of luck.”

“I can think of a few ways.” he mumbles hoping it was loud enough for you to hear.

“Like what? Knocking me out with a blaster?” you scoff

“ A less violent way,” The words leave his mouth before he can fully assess the pros and cons of what he was offering to do.

“Reciting the entire code of conduct of the mandalore race to me?” Gods, how were you still not getting this.

“A less boring way.” He prays that you either catch on or he passes away suddenly so as to save him from any further embarrassment.

“Oh” you punctuate, lips parted slightly suddenly realizing exactly what was being offered to you “you think you can tire me out?”

“Only if you want.” he says, more confident now you hadn't outright rejected him

“Well I have been dying to see what’s under that armour”

“ You’ve seen it before”, and you couldn't wait to see it again.

“Not all of it”

“The helmet stays on,” he asserts.

“Not what I was referring to.” He stands there for a moment unsure how to proceed, not wanting to have misread the situation. “Well are you just going to stand there or are you not a man of your word?” That’s all the encouragement he needs.

“You want me to stop at any time, you just say so cyar’ika”

Once again the Mandalorian was right ; he was able to tire you out. Neither of you say anything after both at a loss for words, and not wanting to ruin the moment by saying the wrong thing. You fall asleep with his arm wrapped securely around your waist, as the other runs up and down your back. His heartbeat lulling you into a deep sleep, his presence managing to stay off any nightmares, at least for now.

He stays with you long after you’ve dozed off watching your back rise and fall in time with your breathing, he thanks the gods you were finally resting. He intently studies the faint purple markings covering your body, wondering how long they'd been there. His hand then tracing over the scars on your back, he wants to know how you got them. He wanted to know everything. Once this was all a distant memory he’d ask, if you chose to stick around that is. Knowing you won't want to find him in your bed when you wake up, he slides his arm from your waist and quietly, so as not to wake you, he puts his clothes back on. Re-donning his armour he heads back upstairs to check on the ship.

Your body shivers inadvertently at the loss of heat and your eyes slowly open. The room’s still dark, but the Mandalorian had gone. He must have left sometime in the night presumably his way of telling you it was a one off. Knowing Din to be a man of few words you knew talking about what had just happened was fully off the table. You sit up and stretch out, allowing your elbows to pop and your shoulders to crack as you roll them out, feeling a way that you hadn't felt in months. Well rested. Making your way over to the fresher you allow the water to wash over you removing any remaining scent attributed to the Mandalorian. After dressing you head up to the cockpit, slightly bow legged from the night before. You’d had your fair share of lovers and for a human, he was very well endowed and very eager to please.

“How far” you ask brushing any thoughts about last night from your head as you shoo Anya off your seat.

“You’re up sooner than I thought.” He says looking at you. He’d noticed the slight stagger in your walk causing him to smirk under the helmet, but the smile fades when you don’t look down.

“How far are we?” you ask again, picking up Anya who’s refused to move of her own volition.

“Close. About last night” he starts, wanting to make sure everything was okay, and that you weren’t regretting what had happened.

“ Look, we don’t have to talk about it. I know it wasn’t a big deal.” You say.

“It may not be a big deal for you.” you don't know why, but you take that tone as being pointed, referring specifically to your time spent in the rings.

“Why? because I've slept with half the galaxy? Something I did in order to survive an environment let’s not forget you put me in?” you spit out

“ No, I-I didn’t mean,” he starts. It's the first time you've ever heard him stumble over his words.

“ You never do.” You say, shutting him up for the remainder of the trip.

“Dropping out now.’ He says, 5 days, that's how long it had taken to get to where you were going, whoever was on the planet was committed to not being found, or at least committed to having you as sleep deprived as possible.

You step out with the Mandalorian close behind you, the planet's surface reflecting the ship's underlights back into its metal exterior. The mirrored rock had sprouted out into various forms and sharp geometric shapes, resulting in a beautiful, but sinister skyline.

“You sure this is the place? Doesn't look like any living thing could survive here.”

“Yes, I can sense a disturbance. You stay here with Anya.” you say placing a hand on his chest plate.

“No way.” Din responds

“I have to do this alone. It's too dangerous for you.”

“For me?” he says in disbelief.

“Wait here if i'm not back within the hour, leave.” You state ignoring his last question.

“ I'll give you two for good measure” he offers, holding out a blaster for you to take.

“It won't help.” You say pushing it back towards him before pulling up your hood and setting off into the unknown. Once he's sure you're out of sight, he follows you.

You close your eyes, letting your senses lead you through the sharpened planet careful not to cut yourself on the dark obsidian refelcting blurred images of the stars. A rock snaps under your foot and your eyes open. A voice calls out to you, uttering your name.

“Who are you.” you ask aloud, turning to face the cloaked figure who stands before you.

“ That is not important” he answers, lips not moving. Telepathy. So that’s how he'd gotten into your head.

“You tried to kill me I think it's at least relevant.” You return in thought.

“You came alone.” he asks, yellow eyes darting from side to side, despite the power this figure held you send a nervousness harboured deep within him, perhaps you should have brought the Mandalorian along with you.

“ Yes” you lie, hoping your force was strong enough to shield the bounty hunter.

“Good.” he snarled.

“Why did you kill me.” you ask not wanting to beat around the bush

“To see if I could. I needed to see your abilities, you’re stronger than I thought if you brought yourself back to life. The empire is rebuilding”, he offers not clearing the situation up in the least

“The empire died with Palpatine, they’re nothing but warmongering desolates now” you say shaking your head, not believing you had flown halfway across the galaxy for this.

“That’s what they have told you. We have been growing an army, led by the spirit of the emperor. We are seeking those with your abilities to help us rebuild.”

“You’ve lost your mind. The Sith were defeated long ago, the Jedi with them.” You turn to leave, no longer fearing this man, he holds no power over you.

“No” he shrieks, the sound drawing your gaze back to him, the noise frightening you slightly “You cannot leave. You cannot go. You will join us and rebuild a stronger galaxy.”

“I have no interest in joing a cult of fear and genocide.” you state calmly.

“It is more than a cult I offer you, something much better, power.” he was getting desperate, a few more days without sleep and you may have fallen for it.

“Power to what? Give you all the blood in my body so you can commit futile experiments on innocent people. You cannot create force sensitivity nor can you push it on someone who it has not chosen. Join you? No, I'll have to pass. Death and destruction will not be my path.”

“Not yet, but it will be. I see it in you, the pain, the sadness, the loneliness, that will all disappear once you join us.”

“Over my dead body” You say drawing your sabre. A violent clash of red and purple ricochet off the mirrored rock, lighting up the shadowed planets.

“Your grandmother trained you well.” He exclaims.

“ If you knew her then you should know that i'd never turn” You continue the fight. Managing to back him into a rock wall. Holding saber at his throat the light purple hue gleaning in the yellow irises beneath his hood.

“I understand why you ambushed me, not much of a fighter are you.” you snarl, pushing the saber into the robe, the scent of burning fabric filling the air. Then you feel it, the pulse of the fibers interwoven throughout the galaxy, something’s amiss. Something else appears under the glow of you saber, yellowed teeth, smiling under the light. You release him pushing yourself back, he wants you to kill him.

“ Do not fear it, I have seen this moment. It is what begins your reign”

“No” you say aloud to yourself, “No” you repeat turning off the saber and turning to leave.

“If you let me live, I kill the man with you.”

The Mandalorian whose been watching from afar hasn’t heard a word spoken in a while, watching you move towards him he thinks it must be over, whoever this person was, Sith or not, you must have come to an agreement. He almost walks out from his hiding spot when you stop dead in your tracks. He sees you look up, your eyes meeting his but only for a moment, before you pivot back to face the man.

“There’s…” you start.

“Don’t play me for a fool child, I have been playing this game long before you were even a thought in your mothers pretty little head. I know he is here. I know what you feel for him. You kill me and in time you will betray him, but you’d rather that, than lose him altogether.”

There's no thought process, no decision to make. With a flick of your wrist you throw the saber. You watch as it slices through the Siths neck before returning to your hand. You close it as his head tumbles to the ground. If Ashoka's words were a warning this, this was an omen. You had made a choice and now a path of irredeemably evil was laid before you. A path you were not prepared to drag anyone else down.

“I know you're there” you say after composing yourself. “I told you not to follow me.” You say making your way to the Mandalorians hiding spot.

“Are you alright? What did he say to you?” he asks, reaching a hand out for your arm.

“Nothing.” You say dodging him. The less he knew the safer he'd be. You weighed your options in your head on the walk back, but you knew there was only one way to avoid harming anyone. You had to hide away, become anonymous. Fall back into legend, never to be seen again. It was the only way Grogu would be safe, it was the only way Cara would be safe, it was the only way Din would be safe. As the ship takes off you say three words that would change everything.

“Take me home.”

“We're on route to Hoth now,” he says reassuringly.

“No, take me to my home. Grogu is back and safe. Our deal is done. Our alliance is over” You say, eyes plastered to the windshield.

“What did he say to you?” Din stresses, but you don’t answer. Silence was the only way to stop him from convincing you to stay.

“Don’t shut me out” he says slamming his hand on the panel. You don’t flinch, you don’t even look up. “We can figure this out together.” He says softly, if you hadn’t known any better you would have thought he was pleading with you.

“You’ve done enough. Take me home. If you don’t the force will.” He resets the GPS coordinates before standing up and dropping downstairs. Anya muzzles into you as you let out a sigh blinking back the tears you felt forming.

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Kylo Ren X Jedi! Male Reader

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Requested: Oh my god, I just found your blog and I'm already in love with your stories!!! Could I request a Kylo x male! reader story where the reader is a jedi that was trained a few years before Kylo, which means he's older and they meet and fight and Kylo is disturbed by the fact that the male is stronger than him and he feels attracted to the reader? You are a blessing my friend! There are not enough star wars x male reader stories ;/ But you just made my day :D Thank you so much!

Warnings: Jedi reader, some fluff. All Badass reader.

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He thought Luke was the last Jedi. Rey was still in training and wasn’t even close to becoming a Jedi. Yet, here he is standing in front of a Jedi that should’ve died a long time ago. He doesn’t remember him ever being at the Jedi temple during his training as a youngling but he can feel the strong force that radiated off him, it was far stronger than his or his uncles and he wants to know why.

“Your younger than I thought you would be.” He hears the older Jedi say as he swings his saber in his hand with a grin on his face. Kylo was standing far away from him with his own lightsaber lit and by his side as he grips the handle, tight in his hands. Kylo was training in the forests of Lothian, where he accidentally met the long lost Jedi. Upon meeting the Jedi he was at first shocked to see an older man standing in front of him as he watched him train.

Kylo didn’t know how to react so he ignored the man’s presence, but as he trained he spotted a few loth cats around that annoyed him. Causing him to lose his rage and try to kill the little pests. This caused the Jedi to react and used the force to stop kylo fro, hurting the poor creature. “Stop!” He shouts and makes his way over to kylo.

Kylo swings his saber and points it towards the Jedi. “Don’t get any closer or I will kill you.” He warns out with a glare as the older man glared back and holds out his own lightsaber. “Try before I decide to kill you myself.” This earns a chuckle from Kylo. “You don’t kill, it’s against the Jedi code.”

“Grey Jedi.” The stranger corrects him. “We stand between the light and dark, making our own choices as we go.” He ignited his yellow saber and slams it against kylos red one. He catches him off guard and is able to knock it off his hand, pinning Kylo down. “Now, what are you doing on my planet?”

“Your planet?”

“Yes, lothian is my home and if you are going to be terrorizing around then best you leave before I decide to kill you myself.” He warns. His saber still pointing down at Kylo who pants softly and struggled against him. “It won’t belong to you for long.” He hisses out and uses the force to reach out for his own lightsaber.

Glancing over to his right to see his saber coming to him he grins. Reaching out to take it, but before it could reach his hand the saber turns towards a different direction and lands into the hands of the grey Jedi. Kylos eyes widen as he stared up at the other. No other person with the force was able to do such thing, not his uncle and clearly not Rey either.

“How—?”

“You’re a weak one.” Said the older man as he shoves Kylo away and grips both sabers. “I’ve heard of you—“ he starts to say. “You’re Kylo Ren.” He eyes Kylo up and down and chuckled. “Your shorter than I thought.” He mocks as Kylo glared.

“What’s a Grey Jedi like you doing here? Stranded on a planet that has nothing.” Kylo watches the other closely as the grey Jedi circles around him. His lightsaber still in hand as he swings it around, watching Kylo closely as the two stare each the down. “This is my home. I’ve been here for years.” He finally says.

Kylo doesn’t want to believe him at first but he does. “In the middle of nowhere?”

“You Can y’all badly about my home but that won’t get you anywhere. I can hear and read your thoughts, no wall will stop me from hearing you.” Kylo gasps and takes a few steps back as the other Jedi approaches him. A grin appears on his lips as the Jedi chuckled. “You scare easy.” He doesn’t hesitate to toss Kylo his saber back.

“Since you’ll be staying for awhile, I might as well and introduce myself.” He turns his amber off and clips it back into his holster. “My name is Y/n, I’m a grey Jedi and lothian is my home. If you dare as try and destroy this place then I won’t hesitate to kill you and it won’t be pretty.” He threatens out in the end.

Kylo takes his saber back. He clips it back into his own belt as he listens to the other speak and introduce hismelf. “Y/n.” He says, trying out the name as it rolled out of him. “How long have you been a Jedi?” He asks suddenly getting curious. “I’ve been a Jedi all my life, but from the looks of it I’m three years older than you which give me three years more of experience.”

Y/n chuckled at his own pride before turning around and walking away from Kylo. Already knowing that the other will follow him around, their was nothing here in lothian besides the Loth-cats and maybe a hidden Jedi temple that only y/n knew how to get too. He was probably one of the strongest grey jedis out of all of the others, he trained at a very young age and is a quick learner. He likes challenges and is willing to accept them; so having Kylo around was another challenge of his.

“If your going to be following me around then you might as well and promise me that you won’t hurt the Loth-cats.”

“I make no such promises.” Kylo says back as he continued to follow the other.

Y/n sighs in defeat and lets it slide. “Then I promise you that you won’t leave this place alive.” He reminds him once again before he enters a cave where he usually visited to meditate. Y/n sheds off his robes and lies the robes down on top of a rock. Finding a comfortable space for himself he sits Indian style and lets outa deep breath. “If you are going ot be here then might as well and be quiet. I have to meditate and if you interrupt me—“

“You’ll kill me, I get it.” Said Kylo as he watches him and frowns a little before finding his own self a spot to join him. He knows that he too needs to mediate as well in order to get stronger. The two remained silent for the rest of the day as the two meditate together, it was strange having another person join him even though he’s been on is own for a couple of years. He has heard of kylo ren since he was able to feel him through the force, he usually gets an odd feeling everytime he felt him close and now that he’s finally here, in person, gives him the opportunity to train him properly.

“You don’t have a teacher.” He randomly blurts out, surprising kylo with his sudden statement. “I would ask how you knew but you seem to be strong enough with the force to know that.” Said kylo. He shifts around his spot as Y/n opens his eyes and glances over to him. “I can teach you?” He offers. “But I must warn you, I’m a strict teacher.” He sends him a grin before standing up and grabs his robes again and slips them on.

“Why teach me? You already know who I am and what I’ve done. So, why teach me?”

Y/n adjusts his saber onto his belt and smiles. “Because I can sense your light side, their stil light in there and I’m willing to help you.” He began to explain. “I’m not saying that ill fully turn you into the light. As you can see I’m not even there either.”

“I dont much about grey jedis, but I do know that they balance out both dark and light.” Said kylo as y/n smiles in return and nods. “So, will you allow me to train you?” Y/n properly asks this time.

It takes kylo awhile to figure this all out, so far he’s become supreme leader but he wants as powerful as this grey Jedi. He was able to break through his walls and read his mind like it was nothing and he easily sensed him near. He was able to take his saber away and pin him down. He was stronger than him and kylo wanted that strength and power, he wanted to feel powerful.

“I’ll allow it.” He softly said as the other nods in agreement.

[ Sorry that it came out really short I’ve just been very busy on finishing up some series on times, so I’m sorry if it doesn’t sound like something you wanted and if was too short! ]

[roidesrosette]

Blood donation? Blood donation.

God bless @narekashi​ for coming up with this genius name and enabling me to do this, i dont blame you thou i have a lot of fun

Yes, it’s me with another of my (mayhaps) contentless OC, please enjoy while it last– Jkjk, I’ll try to throw more content of her on here instead of Discord next time :’)

BLOOD DONATION:  Salvie/Salva/Sal, short for Salvatore

Age: ??? Gender: Salvie doesn’t like to define herself as anything  Birthday: 6/24  Height: 160cm  Status: Got revived as a vampire 

PHYSICAL  Appearance: Black hair usually tied in a ponytail, red eyes, sharp teeth, a constant “you dare challenge your god?” mocking expression (but doesn’t have the intention) 

Accessories: Poker case set, saber and gun

SOCIAL  Affiliation: On her own Occupation: Salvie runs a casino and is involved in a mafia Relationships:

Count: First met him when she was “adopted” by the bunch of vampires. He was offering to give them residence, but they all turned him down. Met him again when she was touring the world alone and made him an acquaintance, they became really good friends after that.

Leonardo: Met him when she was touring in Italy with Count. He kept treating her like a small child (still do), and they would drag each other like how he and Count would. He likes messing up her hair, she likes stepping on him when he’s asleep. Also a pair of good friends.

Arthur: Arthur was interested in Salvie and find her dominating personality challenging, but he knew well enough not to lay a finger on her. You just don’t simply go against someone who could lop off your head and had associations with the mafia. On the other hand thou, they were drinking buddies, and sometimes Salvie would pick up girls with him. They gamble a lot together too.

Dazai: They have an odd relationship. It might be because they’re somehow similar in a way, they know what line not to cross. They just have this weird bond that no one can put a finger to determine what it is.

Isaac: They don’t really talk much, she only knows he really likes apple from what she heard from Dazai, but that’s probably a lie…

Theodorous: God how Salvie loves to tease and sass him. Much like Leo, they would banter every time they met, but Theo always ends up leaving, flustered. He was too young compared to her, maybe a couple more years and his bantering skills might improve. They weren’t really on good terms, especially with how Salvie was involved with Shakespeare and the goddamn mafia, plus how close she and Vincent is.

Vincent: Pure, innocent baby boy. “I’ve only met Vincent for 15 seconds and if anyone hurts him I’ll kill everyone in this room and then myself.” Absolutely adores him and prefers him over Theo. Salvie admires how innocent he was, and that nature of him would always make her worry about him. She will also give him everything he wants or needs, just to see him smile.

Sebastian: When Count first brought him to the world, she was intrigued by the human who managed to charm him. So she would frequently visit just to see how Sebas works… Until he starts digging her information. She knew his passion well and understood that, but she would prefer if Sebas exclude her from his mysterious notebook.  

Napoleon: Salvie was very interested in him, being a demi-vampire, but she does not question him about it. If he isn’t willing to say, then she had no reason to pry. Along with Jeanne, the three of them practiced sword fights from time to time. Salvie would always be fascinated by both of their skills. You could say that their relationship is quite well.

Mozart: Salvie does not talk much with Mozart, but lowkey likes his performance. She would always attend a ball or an activity if Mozart is the one playing the piano. Salvie also finds his prickly attitude fun to tease, but would rather see Arthur tease him. They would only exchange words when it comes to music and that’s it.

Jeanne: Aside from sparring with him, Salvie also supplies weapons to him. She doesn’t question why, as that was the nature of her business. She couldn’t refuse too, since business is business, and he was a resident of Count’s, which she promised the dad before that she would sponsor his residents too, because he was a friend of hers.

Shakespeare: Basically (kinda) love at first sight. Both of them were born with chaos in them, and so they attract each other. She did not meet him when he became the first resident of Count, but she did hear about it. She met him in a ball. It’s a long ass story how they get together but yeah, these two dumbasses are doing fine and dandy as a couple, have their banters and bickers sometimes but all is well. Unless….?

Paired with: William Shakespeare (Maybe…?)  

PERSONALITY 

Likes: Gambling, attending balls (especially masquerade balls), hunting, going off adventures with her beloved horse, sword fight, overly sweet stuff  

Dislikes: Following a schedule/orders, getting treated like a feeble maiden/young child, proper meal, proper sleep  

Strength: She’s superb at gambling and swinging her sword, mediocre at drinking, she aced in “not giving a shit” 

Weakness: Hides her feelings a lot, tends to distance herself from people who know her to a certain degree, can’t sleep in peace ever

Personality: Let’s just start with: Salvie is chaotic. Very chaotic. Even the name “Salvatore” already tells you she spells trouble. She doesn’t like being bound by rules, schedules or anyone’s orders, she’s a free soul who decides every step. However, she isn’t reckless, each action she took is calculated and rationally think through, as she does not wish to take a step she regrets. That careful and meticulous approach made her seem wise–despite how young she looks–mature even. Well, but sometimes Salvie could be bratty too, since “her adorable looks is the biggest fraud” (quoted from Leo). She also has a bold personality, and that results in her sassing the great men fearlessly, yet that doesn’t mean she doesn’t respect them, in fact, it’s the opposite. She looked up to them greatly, as they were awesome enough to get their name engraved in history.  

Her biggest charm is definitely her carefree attitude. She’s just, y’know, damn chill. Salvie doesn’t have a care towards anything, therefore her pronouns and attire choices. Although her easy-going characteristics is an appeal, it’s sometimes a flaw as well. It made it difficult to get along with her as the specifics about her is unclear. Since she was so chill with everything, it’s certainly hard to pin down what are her favourites and stuff. Contradictorily, that light-hearted manner doesn’t apply to people. She unintentionally looks after people, even if she doesn’t want to care, she would still unknowingly do something for them, like leaving them a cup of tea on the table every morning. 

On the other hand though, kinda like Dazai, Salvie’s breezy and free demeanor makes it hard to grasp her true character, not mentioning the fact that she tends to sweep everything under the rug. She has a way with words that always, somehow, avoid the topic about herself, and that made her mysterious in a way. She was very quiet of her thoughts, especially things on her mind, rarely talking about her problems. She would tend to fend off questions about that with a gentle reassuring smile and a wispy attitude, as she disliked someone poking into her problems (and of course because she didn’t want to seem weak). 

HISTORY 

Backstory: Salvie was not recorded at any point in history, yet she was revived. She did not know why and did not question so. When she was first revived, she did not remember anything except her name. Dozens of questions were in her mind, yet there was no one to answer her. For what feels like an eternity, she wandered on the streets aimlessly until she met her kind. They were strong, independent, and raised her as if she was a newborn. Well, she was, kinda. The days gradually passed, and she too, came to understand that she had been reborn into a person–no, an immortal with unrestrained freedom, with unlimited time (not really, but you get the idea). As soon as she came to that conclusion, she bid goodbye to her friends, (guardians maybe?) and took a flight to achieve her dreams–to live how she wanted in her previous life. 

Family: Salvie doesn’t remember (or rather, it was insignificant to her) her family in her previous life. She only recognized the group of vampires that took her in as her guardians. 

Other history: How Salvie was involved in the mafia is… Well, chaotic. She was supposed to be on the tour with Count to Italy, to visit his long lost friend Leonardo, but along the way she somehow stumbled into an illegal gambling den, challenged the don (with very extreme conditions), defeated the don and accidentally become the new don of the mafia. After going through all the messy procedures, the news about a new mafia boss named  “Lord Salvatore” quickly spread through Italy. His nature was depicted as cruel and ruthless as he gets anything he wants, and no one stands in his way. Yet what’s weird was that the “Salvatore Family” was rumored to be civilized and noble, as they were ordered that no blood should be drawn unless it was required to. You can imagine the horror on Leo and Count’s face when they heard about this, and the compliments from her guardians. 

TRIVIA

Special abilities: None. (Her face as an instrument of deception)  Pet(s): A white horse named Vlad. Hobby: When she isn’t gambling or drinking, she will be out doing mafia business or just wandering somewhere else  Secret(s): Had a past lover who she later recalled and somehow disliked that shares the same name with her horse (which she then became devastated knowing that she named her horse after her past lover)  Habits: When she’s stressed or troubled, she will smoke from a pipe 

[agent-barnes40]

The Connection #2

Reylo x OFC

Characters: Rey, Kylo, Caitlyn, Finn, Leia, Anakin Skywalker, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi

Relationships: Reylo x OFC

It had been a week since Kylo’s secret had been revealed to Caitlyn. Leia and she had a meeting once a day with Kylo if they could with him. Usually, it was just Caitlyn and Leia. 

“Kylo’s a great master, Leia. He helped me when I was brought from Naboo. I am a Nabooian.” Caitlyn said and Leia gasped, looking at her. “You were born on Naboo?” 

“I am.” Caitlyn looked away. “I’ve heard the stories of Senator Amidala, for everything she did for the galaxy. If I wasn’t force-sensitive, I’d be a part of the group of children eligible to become a queen or king. When Supreme Leader Snoke found out that I was force sensitive, he sent my master to come to get me.” 

The door slammed open and it was Rey. “Caitlyn, wake up!” 

The teenager jolted awake and panted, sitting on her bed inside the Millenium Falcon. Leia let Rey take her to go train on a different planet, that way Kylo wouldn't know where the resistance is hiding after the death of the supreme leader. She was in conference with Leia when it happened. The feeling shook her as they were heading to the new base.

~

Caitlyn was sitting beside Leia as they were sitting on the transport, she could feel the pain of her former master and now current best friend as Supreme Leader Snoke died. She could feel that Kylo killed him and not the scavenger girl. 

She shot up and started pacing. “Cmon, Kylo, tell me something.” She asked mentally and only stilled when she felt Leia put her hand on her shoulder. “G-General…” 

“I felt it too, Honestly.”

~

Caitlyn stared at Rey. “Was I dreaming too loud?”

The two women turned to the sound of Shyriiwook and smiled, seeing Chewbacca standing at the door next to Rey. “Thanks, Chewbacca.” 

Chewbacca reached in and grabbed her hand, pulling her up and dragging her, gently to the cockpit and the woman gasped, seeing the nebula. “This is amazing..” 

Chewbacca started to talk about how he and Han used to sit at this nebula to relax in between smuggling. In the middle of Chewbacca’s long talk, Caitlyn suddenly stood and walked out of the cockpit. “Kylo?” 

Kylo turned and smiled, seeing his significantly shorter apprentice. His hand reached out and Rey suddenly shot in between them. “Scavenger!”

Caitlyn growled and pushed Rey away and pushed on her old Master’s chest. “You don’t get to call her that! She is anything but that!” 

“How would you know that, child?”

“I am not a child, Kylo!” 

“Oh really? When the traitor and Resistance pilot left, you ran right along in the chaos.” Kylo snapped and Caitlyn growled, her hand reaching out to grab her saber. “Meet me on Naboo, and I’ll show you how I’m not a child, Ren.”

“Where on Naboo?” 

“The most important place in our shared culture,” Caitlyn growled and the connection cut them. Rey stared at the panting teen who looked at her.

“He’s going to kill you,” Rey mumbled, grabbing the adult’s hands.

“He won’t kill me because of our past, Rey. I grew up on Naboo, I was supposed to be a part of the group of children to be royalty until my connection with the force drew in Snoke and he waited until he had Luke Skywalker’s nephew in hand to continue Lord Vader’s reign over the galaxy. His grandmother was Senator Padme Amidala.” 

“Where is this place?”

“Naboo, we’ll get directions to Varykino when we arrive.” 

“Chewie! Head to Naboo!” Rey yelled, shaking her head at the shout in Shyriiwook. “Just take us there!” 

~

Kylo and Caitlyn circled each other where Senator Padme Amidala and Jedi Master Anakin Skywalker were married. The Purple and Red shining the overgrown area as it was reaching nightfall. 

“If you're not a child, then you would’ve hit me, Caitlyn.” Kylo sneered, his mask off to let her, Rey, and Chewbacca see his face. 

Caitlyn smirked and spun in a circle, force jumping behind Kylo only to be met with a blow to the head from the butt of his saber. She stumbled and fell backward into the pillar. Her hand shot out and immediately started to send memories of her learning about Padme into his mind. “I can use this against you, Master!” 

The whispers of Anakin started filling the gazebo, seeing as Rey has his lightsaber. The whispers only fuel the anger of the two battling force-users. The buzzing of the lightsabers hitting each other, making the colors flash and spark, along with the crackling of Kylo’s saber. 

“Give up, Organa!” 

“I would never, Berenko!”

The final blow finally happened, with Kylo swinging his saber over her legs, only cutting and burning a few inches into her legs, making the senator’s daughter pass out. 

~

On Ajan Kloss, Leia gripped her walking stick, looking up at Lieutenant Connix. “Get ready for a distress call from the Millenium Falcon.” 

As if on cue, flying all the way from Naboo, came Rey and Chewbacca’s startled cries of Caitlyn’s injury and who did it. Leia was shocked but it wasn’t a surprise coming from the fiery personality the youngest of the three had. 

Finn and medical teams were waiting for the Falcon and when they saw Chewbacca tightly carrying the teenager gasps could be heard. Her legs were bloody and black from the burns. 

“Let’s get her wrapped in Bacta.”

~

Caitlyn was staring at two men, one wearing mostly black while one wore earthly tones. “I am Obi-wan Kenobi, Padawan.” The man in earth tones said.

“I am Anakin Skywalker. I’m sure you’ve heard of me.”

“I’ve heard of the both of you, Masters. General Leia told me about you, Obi-Wan, and my own master told me of you, Anakin.” 

“Leia is a General?” 

“She is of the resistance.” 

Caitlyn suddenly shivered and Anakin put a hand on her shoulder. “That’s just the bacta.” 

“The bacta? What happened?”

“Ben hurt you.” Obi-Wan said and grabbed her hand. Caitlyn’s face contorted, the fight playing out around them, along with Padme and Anakin’s wedding appearing. “I am so sorry, master Skywalker, I didn't know that Varykino was where you got married. Isn't it against the code to have attachments?” 

Both Obi-wan and Anakin sighed. “That was something that most dont remember of the Jedi Code. How do you remember that?” 

“The previous Supreme Leader pounded it into my head since I left Naboo.” Caitlyn said, looking away. “Trust me, growing up hearing that and having a single thought of wanting someone to care about, and if you ever put a face to the person you wanted to care about, they’d be dead the next day.”

Anakin ran a hand through her hair. “You remind me of Padme when she was younger.”

~

Chewbacca sat next to the wrapped adult, only looking up at the sound of someone entering the room. R2 and 3PO came marching in with Leia. “She’s going to be okay, Chewie.” Leia mumbled, putting her hand on Caitlyn’s. 

“She’s in conference with the best Jedi I’ve seen.” Leia mumbled and rubbed the girl’s hand. Rey and Finn poured in next. BB-8 on their tails, seeing as BB-8 had a knack for trusting every female he sees save him or Poe. BB-8 started beeping to R2 and 3PO.

“I’m sorry for not doing better.” Suddenly came from the teen, and everyone looked at her. Her eyes fluttered open, expecting to see the hurt faces of Obi-Wan and Anakin. Chewbacca started going off in Shyriiwook. Caitlyn laughed and started to sit up, groaning at how light headed she got.

[tigris-types]

Week 4 Quidditch

This is week 4 of quidditch practice not a week for Quidditch.

Anyways, a couple guys were using thr broomsticks as light sabers and the "Sith" (he had a yellow broom) "killed" the "Jedi" (he had a blue light saber. So one girls says she'll avenge him and starts throwing leaves at the sith. Then I step in and say "I got this" and get into position. Everyone is watching, they know I know what I'm doing. A few of them laugh and point out how my eyes narrow in "for the kill". He tries a few attacks, I block all of them effortlessly, he hits too hard on one attack so I use the momentum to swing around with a pummel strike. I stop before I get to his head of course, I don't want to actually hurt him. We disengage and the battle is over.

He then says, "lets just say I won that one". Nope, I'm not having it, "Oh really?" I get into position again. I block his attacks and accidently hit his hands. Normally there would be a crossguard to protect them!!! My plan was to just krump his sword out of the way and get close to his head again, but he moved he hands and I kind of hit them...

I asked if he was okay and he said he was, but I know getting hit on the hands hurt. However, after that little match, five people were interested in learning. So during the water breaks, I gave lessons on sword fighting. A few seemed intered in coming to the actual class, and I hope they do!

As far as actual quidditch practice goes, it was fun. I didnt do too much as beater in the first couple games, but it was fun trying. Then in hunger games, I didn't win either round we played. However, I did get a few people out by sneaking up behind them. I made sure my shadow stayed in there's and they couldn't see me! I also got one guy out who was claiming he was invincible. It was a great moment even though he got me out too. The second game, people kept more of an eye on me and several people went for me. I was the 4th one out.

However, because the other people out were those who wanted to learn sword fighting so while we waited for the game to end I just taught the basics.

Then we did drills and played a last game. I was chaser in this game and managed to help score twice! For the most part I stayed behind enemy lines (the goal post) and the other team didnt know I was there. However, there were only two times that the quaffle was passed to me and we scored. (We scored more than that but this post is about me so...)

Both times when I was passed the quaffle I just dodged a bludger and I foubd myself on the ground. Others were trying to get the quaffle and I was closest to the hoop. I toss it in, the keeper defended, my team mate caught and tossed it in. We scored!! This basically happened twice, except on the second time there were 3 other people on the ground with me and we knocked over a hoop. Fun times.

And the team is hosting a Yule Ball on Friday, I've volunteered to help out even though I'm not big on dancing. It will also be my first college party if I go. There will also be a costume contest but my only costume is Herminone in her school uniform. I mean, I have half of a death eater costume (I say half because I only have a mask and a cloak), but I dont think that would be good attire for the dance... So I need to figure out something for that, and I have no idea if my mom will even let me go. She said she would think about it, so maybe? If I end up going I'll definitely post about it!

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 45

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Akitaru: "...Your mechsuit?" Victor: *shiny eyes* -outside- maki: woah! shinra: neato! Arthur: "!!! The metal goblins will eat us all!" iris: how does it work? karin: i just send power to it with these bad boys. *small bursts of fire from her palms* shinra: cool! Takehisa: "So, you're like a power source for the machine." karin: and its very cost effective! *goggles shine* Takehisa: "Hmm. One way to save on heating bills." -elsewhere- Kepuri: *crashed out on the couch* *snore* akaderu:....*holding her* Kepuri: =w= *yawn* "Thank you, cutie..." -elsewhere- Hibana: >_<; "Please stop tugging on Mommy's hair, sweetie..." hanako: but im boooooooored! >.< Hibana: *sigh* "Do you want to play a game?" hanako: *nod* Hibana: *smiles* "Want to put together a puzzle?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: x_-; *has a black eye* reimi: O.O; Mr. Tsubaki: "...The Twins play rough sometimes..." reimi: yikes. Mr. Tsubaki: "Thank goodness I heal quickly...hate for others to see me like this." reimi: ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "...I wish my Blossom were here to kiss and make it feel better." -\\\\- -elsewhere- Joker: "!!! The 8th got a new tech?!!" ivy: seems like it. Joker: "Hmph. What's wrong, they don't appreciate our Victor?!" scarlet: seems she joined on her own accord. Joker: "...I told Victor to keep an eye on her. We'll see what she knows..." -elsewhere- Kid: "Father...I think I'm almost ready..." lord death: specifically abouuuut? Kid: "...The big question." lord death: i see. graduation is just around the corner. Kid: *nods* "...I'm worried..." lord death: thats understandable, hell i was nervous then i asked your mother. (thinking: both of them....) Kid: *nods* "I just...want to face this fear...And...your support would mean a lot to me." lord death: *he smiles* hey, *holds him by his shoulders* you got this, kid. Kid: *tearful smile, nods* "Th-Thank you." -elsewhere- Wes: *pats Soul's back* "So proud of you." soul: yeah. just one more to go... Wes: *smiles* "How you plan to celebrate?" soul: kid said he was throwing a huge party at his place. Wes: "Yeah, Liz had mentioned it. Should be a big deal." soul: yeah. Wes: "You invite your friends along, like Lawless and Licht?" soul: i guess, even though they're still freshmen. Wes: "Might as well, to celebrate your accomplishment." soul:....*he smiles* Wes: *small laugh, as he noogies Soul* soul: h-hey! Wes: "Ha ha..." *pats his head* "Little bro." soul: ^^; -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *putting away items into a box* kim: getting ready already? hehe. Jacqueline: "I-I just like to be prepared, that's all. I thought I'd start with wrappin up breakables, then we can pack our daily items last." kim: good plan. Jacqueline: *smiles* "...This is exciting." kim: *she smiles* -elsewhere- Emine: *hands a box to Saki* "Here, hold this." saki: what is this? Emine: "Your problem now. Enjoy--I have to run before she kills me for taking this." saki:... 0_0;; Emine: "It's not like Mono needs them..." saki: O_____o;; -elsewhere- liz: oi! stocking! mail call! stocking:... !!! *opens the letter* *The letter explodes with confetti* stocking: ah!........*she looks at kid*.....guess who just passed the exams! Kid: *smiles widely* "Congratulations!" liz: congrats! -there was also a list of other names as well- stocking:....i have no idea who these people are. Kid: "...I guess your new colleagues..." stocking: maybe... liz: seems you start this fall. Kid: "..." stocking: ^^.... kid? you ok? Kid: *small smile* "Of course...I'm so happy for you..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: *pats her hand* "You are going to be so good at this, and they are privileged to have you." stocking: i'll do my best! Kid: *smiles* "I know...I'm proud of you." -elsewhere- Gopher: *wearing a fake beard* kirika:....do i even want to know? Gopher: "A beard is supposed to be a mark of distinguished maturity..." *strokes his beard* "Do you like my beard?" kirika:....*yoink*...looks better without it. Gopher: o\\\\\o "R-Really?" kirika:.... 7////7 i-im just saying it cause beards dont go with baby faces. Gopher: "...'Baby face'?" *pout* "I want to look mature..." kirika:.... ^^ *hair ruffle* one day goph, one day. Gopher: -\\\\- "O-Okay..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *in a bathrobe with a toy Light Saber* shinra:... are you drunk? Arthur: "I am Luke Skywalker! Space Knight!" shinra: -_-; tamaki: i believe the term is 'jedi'. Arthur: "Face me, Vader! I must restore balance to the universe!" karin: *in vader mask* yo. Arthur: "!!! Have at thee, Prince of Darkness!" karin: *takes the mask of* eh? Arthur: "...Wait, I thought Vader was my _father_..." karin:..... *looks at shinra* shinra: he's....'special'. karin: ah, got ya. Arthur: "Still, the universe can be balanced only by your overwhelming darkness being pulled into the light!" *turns on the Light Saber, which makes noises* "We duel, Mother Vader!" tamaki: *sarcastic tone* please help us arthur, you are our only hope. Arthur: *smiles* "I know..." *rushes towards Karin with his plastic Light Saber* "AAAAAAAH!" -elsewhere- Shinoda: *staring at the apples at the grocery store* "...So round." soul: um...sir?....sir! Shinoda: "...Hmm? What? Sorry, I was lost in thought--" soul:.... right. Shinoda: "...How much to touch the apples?" soul:... O_O; -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, using his scarf as a pillow* reimi: you really like that scarf. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "It was a gift from my beloved..." reimi: i see....so are you two like....official? Mr. Tsubaki: -\\\- "M-Mostly...I mean she...um...well, she's with someone else." reimi:...that's rough, buddy. Mr. Tsubaki: *nods* "A...polyamorous relationship is challenging." reimi: ah. Mr. Tsubaki: "...It doesn't help that I kind of beat up her other boyfriend...I won that fight." reimi: ._. um.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...How does one apologize to their lover's boyfriend for trying to kill said boyfriend?" reimi:.... >->; Mr. Tsubaki: "...Maybe a cake? One that says, 'I'm sorry for trying to kill you'?" -elsewhere- Touma: "Excellent work..." mitsuba:..... Touma: "How have you adjusted to this schedule?" shinoa: i believe so. Touma: *smiles* "Good...Then we shall conclude this day..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: *collapsed on the floor, clutching his groin* hanako: hahaha! bubbledummy went down! gabriella: he sure did, hanako honey. Kishiri: *higher pitch* "Aren't you going to reprimand her for that?" gabriella: well, you were kind of being an a-...absolute mean butt, so....yeah. Kishiri: >< "All I said was, 'Wow, you look good despite having just had a kid!' It was a compliment!!!" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "YUU! YOU LITTLE SHIT!" yu: >^< lisa: *yaawn* what now? Vulcan: "I can't find that thing I was working on! The doohickey with the whatchamacallit..." lisa: you took it to your room so you could work on it before going to bed. Vulcan: "...Then why don't I see it?" *looks at his arm...which has a dent in the shape of the doohickey* "...Huh." -days later. it was finally the day of graduation- Kid: *fiddling with his cap* "...I can't get it just right..." stocking: *helps him* here. Kid: "..." *eyes wet* "Th-Thank you..." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "We...have come so far..." stocking: *she nods* -and so- lord death: you all have come so far in these past years. but do not think of this as an ending. think of it as the beginning of a new chapter in your lives. there awaits many opportunities for you. Yumi: *smiles* "Wave to your brother, sweetie." shiori: kid! papa! stocking: ^^ soul: *smiles* Patty: TT~TT Jacqueline: "..." *small shake* lord death: some of you may chose to move to parts elsewhere, but remember you are always welcome here in death city. some of you may chose to work with the DWMA and its joint branches. kim: *hand on jackie's shoulder* Black Star: "..." *looks at Tsubaki* tsubaki: *smiles* Black Star: *small smile* Harvar: "..." ox: we did it man. kilik: *smiles* pots: ^o^ Kid: *deep breath, sigh* -and so- sayaka: you did it guys! *hugs kilik* kilik: ^///^ aw. mami: *smiles* Crona: "..." *hugs Mami* mami: ^^ liz: time to get this party started! stocking: yeah! Wes: *at a DJ table* "...Um..." *pushes a button* soul: need me to help? Wes: "I...think so." ~i got a feeling~ ~that tonight's gonna be a good night~ Kid: *shifting nervously* stocking: come on kid, lets dance! Kid: "R-Right..." *smiles* stocking: hehe~ ^^ Kid: "..." *slowly gains in confidence, as he holds her hand and dances* stocking: ^^ Kid: "..." *slowly gains in confidence, as he holds her hand and dances* stocking: ^^ -as the party goes on- stocking: this is a great party, kid. you really went all out. Kid: "I-I tried...because this is a special occasion." stocking: it sure is. *smiles* Kid: "...For...many reasons..." stocking: yeah... Kid: "...Would you mind walking with me?" stocking: hmm? ok. ^^ Kid: *smiles, holds her hand...walking tall and confident, as he guides her to the garden...* stocking: *follows* *The swing chair in the gazebo is decorated with lights...* stocking: wow! did you do all this kid? it's beautiful! Kid: *smiles* "It had to be...to be right...and still, it is nowhere near as beautiful as you are...down to your very soul." stocking: aww. >///w///< you goof. Kid: *smiles, as he takes her by the hands, leading her to sit on the swing* stocking: *sitting down* this is nice....*nuzzles* Kid: *holds her hand, nuzzles back* "Yes...I think it could be better, though..." stocking: well you're here with me. and that alone makes it perfect. Kid: "...I agree. And I want that perfection to continue...forever." stocking: me too. Kid: "..." *looks seriously into her eyes* "Stocking..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "..." *stands up from the bench, puts his hand in his pocket...gets down on one knee* stocking: !! Kid: "Stocking Pheles, I love you. I cannot say enough how...how much I love you, care for you...want to be with you forever." *he pulls the box out from his pocket* stocking: *tearing up* kid... Kid: *he opens the box, revealing the ring* "Will you marry me?" stocking: *teary eyed* do you even have to ask?! *she hugs him* yes! Kid: *shocked...then starts to laugh, as he hugs her back* "Yes! Oh, Stocking, yes!" *kiss on her cheek, as he laughs happily* stocking: i love you so much! Kid: *smooch on her cheek* "I love you, too..." *crying* stocking: *kissing him, tears falling* Kid: *kisses back, feeling her tears on his face, mixing with his own* stocking: *continues for a while until she pulls back, wiping away his tears, holding up her right hand for him.* Kid: *looks confused...* "!!! Oh, right!" *slips the ring onto her finger slowly...small laugh* "Perfect." stocking: *smiles* it's beautiful. Kid: "It suits you..." stocking: *she hugs him* im happy....i didnt think i'd meet someone I’d love as much as you, yet here we are. Kid: *nods* "You make me see so much more of life...that makes me value it so much more each day..." stocking: *she smiles* im glad... *kiss* -back inside- liz: hey you two. tsubaki: ^^ kirika: where the fuck were you guys? Kid: "..." *smiles at Stocking* stocking: hey soul mind if i borrow this? *takes the microphone and motions kid up* may i have your attention please? -the attendies look up- otogiri: oh? Kid: *stands next to her, shifting a bit nervously* Belkia: "Huh?" *mouth full of cookies* stocking: guess who just got engaged! *points to herself and kid, showing off the ring* these two! ^u^ several attendies: IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME! Kid: ._.; "...What?" Belkia: *coughs, chokes on cookie* stocking: *kisses him on the lips* Kid: *smiles, blushes, returns the kiss* naho: *eating a snow crab, hard pat to belkia's back* Sakuya: *watches Belkia choking...shrugs, applauds Kid and Stocking* liz: TTwTT soul: congrats! Patty: *hugs Liz* kirika: ... 7///7 *claps* Wes: *applauds* Gopher: *smiles at Kirika* sayaka: woot! lord death: IM SO PROUD OF YOU KIDDO! Yumi: TT_TT "My babies..." shiori: ^o^ sissy! lord death: ah! shiori: big sis! Kid: "Awwww!" stocking: hehe ^^ Black Star: *already on stage, putting an arm around Kid* "So, what do you need your best man to do for you, buddy?" naho: i saved you from choking! Kid: -_-;;; tsubaki: ^^ Belkia: *glaring at the stage...points a finger at Kid--opens his mouth-- Sakuya: "Don't." *shoves a cookie in his mouth* otogiri: *tugs him by the ear and takes him outside* Belkia: >____< *muffled shouting and cookie crumb spitting* naho: jeez. Sakuya: "Hmph. Yeah..." *looks at Naho...blushes* naho: ^^ Sakuya: *small smile* higan: some people get so bitter about rejection, right sham? Shamrock: *curled up in the corner* "I want to die." T_T higan: *pap pap* -elsewhere- mephisto: *SCREAMS OF JOY* Mr. A: -__________- mephisto: MAH BABEH'S GETTIN MARRIED!! shura: congrats! Fujimoto: "That's great!" Mr. A: "...Anything on TV?" mephisto:...artie you could at least _pretend_ to be happy for her! she's going to be working with us soon you know. Mr. A: *pulls out a small flag, waves* "Yay." felisia: what's all the no- mephisto: *SMOOOOOOCH* felisia: O////////O s-sa.... mephisto: OUR BABY GIRL IS ENGAGED ISNT THAT WONDERFUL~? -he lifts her up and spins her around- felisia: >////< y-yes, it is! (thinking: oh god hes too cute for his own good) Fujimoto: "Aw, so happy for you proud parents." Mr. A: *now with a party blower between his lips* "PHEW!" shura: *shoves it in* Mr. A: o_O *almost chokes on the horn* shura: 737~ Fujimoto: "Ha ha ha! Let's enjoy a drink, to celebrate!" -morning- stocking: *kisses kid's forehead* morning handsome~ Kid: =////= "I'm worried I'm still dreaming..." *looks at her hand* -the ring is still on there- Kid: *smiles* "Then it wasn't a dream..." *smooch* stocking: hehe~ *kisses back* Kid: *smiles* "So much to do now..." stocking: yeah. Kid: "We'll have to discuss schedule, venue, guests...but first..." *hug* stocking: UwU~<3 Kid: " 'Mrs Stocking'..." -elsewhere- naho: belbel? you ok? Belkia: TT_TT "Leave me alone. I want to be with my beloved--" *holds up a Stocking plushie* naho: ._.; *slowly backing away* Belkia: "Only you understand me, my peppermint precious...I will be with you forever times infinity..." otogiri: -_-; lavender: on the bright side, you still have ayami. Sakuya: "...Okay, dude, no. You cannot mope like this. Right, Lavender?" lavender: right. Higan: "You need to keep busy. Like a hobby--" Belkia: "...Yes...A hobby...OF MURDERING THAT REAPER!" -CHOP- tsubaki: no. Belkia: *growls* "You can't tell me what to do! You aint my real mom!" naho: want to go to the amusement park? OuO Belkia: "...May I have a snow cone at the park?" naho: sure! ^w^ Belkia: "...Okay. Let's go..." naho: yay! -elsewhere- chie: !! uh...yohei? *legs shaking* Yohei: "...What is--" O________O "..." *taps GET on the head* "Auto-dial, hospital..." chie: I THINK THE BABY WANTS TO COME OUT NOW! saki: easy there. Yohei: "...If the hospital does not get here, trust me, our child will be fine..." *already putting on gloves* -and so- Yohei: "...My God..." chie: *teary eyed* he's beautiful... toru: *crying* Yohei: *small laugh, as he wipes his tears* "Toru...We're here, son." chie: *she smiles* he has your eyes. Yohei: *chuckles* "He has your smile..." Yohei: "Hey, Toru...Happy to see us?" toru: ....*smile* ^o^ Yohei: "Ah, there it is--your mother's smile." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Is this the last box?" kim: i think so. Jacqueline: *picks it up* "Oh, heavy!" kim: need help? Jacqueline: *nods* "Two of us should be able to lift it." -elsewhere- Wes: "How's the job hunt going?" liz: i think i might work at deathbucks again for the summer Wes: *nods* "That should be good. You like your boss there?" liz: yeah. -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: =w= "Just let the tension out of you...You should totally get the foot massage while we're here." fang-hua: i guess. Tsukiyo: *looks at Fang-Hua's nails* "Want a mani-pedi?" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "So, Dr. Itou, how are you acclimating?" karin: doing pretty good so far. Akitaru: "Well, personally, I'm glad someone Nozomi knows is here." karin: *she smiles* dont you mean someone she know-zomis? ayyyy. Akitaru: "..." *wide smile* "Ooooooh!" -elsewhere- Hibana: "And time to shampoo, Hanako!" hanako: *nod* Hibana: *pours some of the no-tears shampoo into her hands, then massages them into Hanako's hair* "Oh, you're going to need a haircut soon, kiddo!" -elsewhere- PlushFix: "GUESS WHO'S BACK!" saku: *stomps on him* too noisy. PlushFix: "OW OW OW OW oooooo OW OW OW!" mimeca: D8 hina: yikes, savage much>? PlushFix: "...Just a love tap, I'm sure. Saku probably just wants me bad--" -shiv- saku: <die.> PlushFix: "..." *smirks* <Can't kill me that easily...> hina: i got beer cans, anyone want some? PlushFix: *raises paw* -elsewhere- Crona: "..." mami: are you alright? Crona: "...I feel conflicted about graduation...What happens next?" mami: maybe we could find jobs someplace in the city. Crona: *nods* "...Would I be good at anything?" mami: im sure you would. ^^ Crona: "..." *nods* "O-O-Okay...I'll try." -elsewhere- Yumi: *crying* lord death: honey?! are you ok?! *worried* Yumi: *nods* "I-I'm fine...I just needed a good cry..." *Hug* lord death:.. *hugs her and rubs her back* Yumi: *sniff* "Th-Thank you...This is all so fast...Our babies..." lord death: *he smiles* Yumi: "..." *smiles back* "They are grown ups." lord death:....*remembering asura*... Yumi: "...??? Death?" lord death:.... *hugs her* Yumi: "..." *holds him* "It's okay..." lord death:...thank you. i love you. Yumi: *smiles* "I love you, too." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *at the Asakusa onsen* =\\\\\= "Ah, this is wonderful...My back was killing me." kabuki: *enters* Mr. Tsubaki: *looks* "Oh...Hello. Kabuki, isn't it?" kabuki: yes, that is correct. and no, im not in the wrong bath. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "???" *looks up and down* "Oh...Huh. Thought hadn't crossed my mind. You get that a lot?" kabuki: more frequently than you would think. ^^; Mr. Tsubaki: "Huh. Well, hop on in. I'm Tsubaki." kabuki: so i've heard. Mr. Tsubaki: *smile* "I hope good things." -elsewhere- Fujimoto: *walking with a limp* "Hmm...Rain's coming." kyouko: hey, take it easy there. Fujimoto: *smile* "Sorry...Guess I over-estimated." kyouko: ... -elsewhere- Relan: *in a suit* -\\\\- shinra: special occasion? Relan: *nods* "A g-g-g-get-together at Mikami's...I was trying this out..." shinra: it looks great....is there a plus 1? ^///^; Relan: "..." *smiles, kisses Shinra's cheek* -elsewhere- ???: "Soul..." soul: *smiles* hey maka... Maka: *smiles back* "Hello." soul *hugs* well, im finally out of school...still working to become a death scythe...im just 1 soul away, plus a witch soul..... Maka: *hug, closes her eyes* "I'm so proud of you..." soul:...*tears falling* its not fair....you should have been there with us! Maka: *crying* "I-I know...I'm sorry..." soul:........*hugs her*.......kid and stocking are engaged now... Maka: *holding onto him* "That's good...great..." *sniffs, smiles* "I'm happy for them." -elsewhere- Child #1: "WAH! Mommy! That weird magician man stole my balloon!" mom: *PUNCHES BELKIA* here you go sweetie~ naho: jeez belbel -_-; Belkia: *punched in the cheek, his words a little muffled* "I wanted a balloon, so I took it. I take what I want..." otogiri: a terrible mentality, really. Belkia: "Oh, at least _I_ want something--someone! What is it that you desire, Otogiri?!!!" Sakuya: ._. "..." *steps back* "Oh boy..." otogiri: ............what did your family to do you? Belkia: "...Don't." otogiri:.....nevermind. Belkia: "...I'm going back on the roller coaster." *slumps away* naho: >w>;;;; ......say! how about we check out the haunted house guys? Sakuya: "Y-Yeah! Good idea..." ^^; Shamrock: "...Is that too scary, Himawari?" himawari: ..... Shamrock: *points to a teacup ride* "Or that one?" himawari:...*nod* lavender:...should i talk to him? Higan: *nods* "I think that'd be for the best. Don't need him upsetting Tsubaki and getting all of us in trouble..." lavender: *she nods*.... hey belkia, you wanna talk about it? Belkia: *pouts* "What is there to talk about? My sweet girl is engaged, and all I need to do is kill him and make her mine..." lavender: well, you still have that girl from the hospital, right? Belkia: "..." -\\\\- "Y-Yeah...I'm just...losing Stocking is...hard." lavender:... *sigh* listen bel, it can hurt when someone you really like doesnt return your feelings. but just cause it doesnt work with one person doesnt mean it wont work with someone else. some people do get lucky and find their other half on the first try, but most of the time its a lot of trial and error. Belkia: "...So, practicing, like on a magic trick?" lavender: right! Belkia: "O-Okay...How do I practice on girls?" lavender: maybe taking that girl out to dinner somewhere? Belkia: *nod nod* "Just have...figure out a way to get the doctors to let her out..." *looks at Lavender* "...Could you help me?" lavender: sure...what did you have in mind? Belkia: "I need someone to distract the doctors...nurses..." lavender: way ahead of you~ Belkia: *smiles* "Thank you...I'm sorry I've been a butt." lavender: eh, its fine. *pats his back* Belkia: "...I'm going to have to apologize to the others...Sham is going to laugh at me." lavender: i'll make sure he doesnt do that. Belkia: *nods* "I owe you." -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at a map* "Hmm..." liz: what'cha lookin for? Kid: "A venue for the wedding..." liz: how about the death room? Kid: "Hmm...That would get around size limitations. Thank you!" liz: *she smiles* Kid: "..." *small laugh, squee!* "I'm getting married!" liz: *she smiles* im so happy for you guys! Kid: "That...means so much." *hug* -elsewhere- Lawless: *humming* romina: ya'll're in a good mood today. Lawless: *smiles* "Indeed!" *holds up a test* "BAM!" romina: oh. julian: wow! congratulations! Lawless: "Yep! Thanks for the help with studying! Wait 'til you see my semester grade!" -elsewhere- Lily: "You seem a little distracted~" misono: ? Lily: "Any plans for summer?" misono: i havent decided. Lily: "Maybe a vacation? Or a job? Or studying?" misono: perhaps. -elsewhere- Nurse: "And how are you, Ayami?" ayami:...well... Nurse: *small smile* "That's good. May I get you anything?" ayami: not right now... Nurse: *nods* "Well, press the call button if you need anything. I'm going to go on my break..." *exits for the hallway* ayami:.... Nurse: *walks around a corner--and spots someone approaching* "???" nurse?: just checking in on miss kazuho. Nurse: *nods* "Just did so...You new here?" nurse?: yep, name's cathrine~ Nurse: *looks at 'Cathrine'...smiles, nods, offers a hand to shake* "I'm Alex. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask." 'cathrine': *smiles* well, i actually have a delivery for miss kazuho. Alex: "Oh, that's nice...She rarely gets any deliveries. Is it from her family?" 'cathrine': from a friend. Alex: "Well, go on ahead...and I'll see you around." -she goes in- ayami: ?? *The delivery box shakes a bit* ayami: ?? *The box opens, as Belkia, in doll forms, crawls out* ayami: !!! b-belkia! Belkia: *inhale* "Jeez! Next time, let's put air holes inside!..." *waves at Ayami* "Hi." ayami: *hugs him close* Belkia: o\\\\o "...You okay?" ayami: im...better now... Belkia: *small smile* "That's good..." *small hug* ayami: ^^ Belkia: "...Um, 'Nurse'? Could we have some privacy?" lavender: oh! right. *goes outside* Belkia: "..." *smiles at Ayami* "I wanted to see how you were...Any update on your release date?" ayami: i should be out tomorrow... Belkia: "...Where will you go?" ayami: home most likely... Belkia: "...Do you live with anyone?" ayami: m-my parents...but they're away most of the time... Belkia: "...Oh. Um...Maybe...you and I could...meet?" ayami: l...like...a...d-d-date? Belkia: "..." *nods* "Like a date." ayami: *tears of joy* yes! Belkia: *nervous grin* "Great...Maybe this weekend, then?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Work!" *bang* "Work damn you!" *bang bang bang* -elsewhere- shinra: *adjusting his bowtie* so when are...we..... *JAWDROP* THIS IS MIKAMI'S HOUSE?! Relan: ^^; "Yeah...I bet one of its bathrooms is bigger than the entire 8th." iris: so many people here. Relan: "Look rich...I wonder who else--" -bump- shinra: ack! im sor- oh. hey mikami. like old times, eh?.....hehe... ^^;;;; mikami: !!! mr kusakabe! i d-didnt see you there. ._.; Relan: *meek wave at Mikami* mikami: *smiles* well, make yourselves at home. Relan: "Th-Thank you for the i-i-invitation. You have a lovely home." shinra: *looking around, notices the coat of arms*...huh..... *he notices a few members of haijima as well as the 3rd are there too* Haijima Executive: "Ah...You are that small boy from the 8th." shinra: !! *salutes* si-sir! i mean- *ahem* hi. Haijima Executive: "Hmmm..." *looks at Shinra's shoes* "...Had best work on those." shinra: r-right... .///.; (thinking: shinra you idiot!) Relan: *holds Shinra's hand, smiles* Haijima Exec: "You lose your shoes frequently, yes? The boy with the hot feet?" shinra: y-yeah. i got these ones fire proof. iris: SHINRA YOUR PANT LEG! shinra: eh- O_O ACK! iris: *gets the extinguisher and snuffs him* shinra:...thanks iris. Haijima Exec: -_-; *groans, turns to leave* Relan: "...I-I-I'm sure the rest of the party will be fine..." shinra: i hope so... [ Giovanni: *WHEEEEEEEEZE* shinra: .________________________________.;;;;; Giovanni: "Kusakabe...Relan...Tiny nun." shinra:...hi. OwO;;;; Relan: ._.; "S-Sir!" *salutes--with the wrong hand* Giovanni: *looks at Iris* "...Your name." iris: iris. a sister from the 8th! Giovanni: *wheeze* "Commander Giovanni...You are Hibana's sister?" iris: yes. we were both raised at the sol temple. Giovanni: "...Then you would know much about the Princess." iris: OwO;;; Giovanni: "Let's begin with her allergies..." iris: why? Giovanni: *towers over Iris* "So I know every last detail about her...FOR SCIENCE." iris: o.o;;;;; ???: mr giovanni, do you mind _not_ harrassing the other party goers? shinra: eh? that voice.... !!! vivian: hello~ ^^ Kishiri: *waves* "Yo." Giovanni: *groans* shinra: hey. i take it you guys got an invite too? vivian: indeed. dear papa is a branch manager after all~ Kishiri: "And I'm her Plus One~" shinra:....who are you and what have you done with toru kishiri? Kishiri: "...Ha ha. Real funny. I'm still the same Kishiri--" vivian: *HUUUUG* ^w^ Kishiri: -\\\\- Relan: "...This is creepy." shinra: O.O;;; -elsewhere- Black Star: "Where did Lavender and Belkia go?" naho: they said they needed to- lavender: im back~ Black Star: "??? Where were you guys?" lavender: hospital. Belkia: -\\\\- Black Star: "..." *facepalm* lavender: not to worry, we didnt kidnap anyone. Belkia: "Just visited Ayami, that's all..." tsubaki: ah. Belkia: "...and scheduled a date with her." naho: woah! Belkia: "Y-Yeah...So, um, I'll be getting a good suit to wear..." lavender: you can borrow one of sham's, he has loads of good suits. Shamrock: "...Fine. Just don't get anything on them." Belkia: "...Like blood?" Shamrock: "...Yes." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *shiny eyes* mana: ?? Shotaro: "Tiny Chie/Yohei spawn!" mana: yeah...so cute. toru: *asleep* io: bah! saki: that's your cousin, io. isnt he cute? Tool: *smiles* "Got some familiar resemblance." nea: awwww. Shinoda: o\\\\o "So tiny." lin: HESOCUUUUTE! Emine: "...Yes." Shotaro: *looks surprised at Emine* mana: aw, he does care. Emine: *glares at Mana* "...I'll get you for that. Later." -elsewhere- Kid: ^w^ stocking: well arent you just in a good mood~? Kid: "Yes..." *smooch on the forehead* stocking: ^^ Kid: *hug* "Would you mind if we discussed some plans, maybe tomorrow afternoon?" stocking: im all ears. Kid: "Excellent...I have a few options for what we need..." -elsewhere- Kuro: *in cat form...and a dress* "...I hate you." misono i thought you liked the attention? onsen guests: so cuuuute! Kuro: "Hmph...Dress isn't the right color." -elsewhere- Victor: *reading on the couch* nozomi: *writing down notes while listening to music* Victor: "???" *looks at her page* -elsewhere- Anya: "Are new students moving into the dorm this year?" tsugumi: i think so. Meme: "You working on the orientation for them, Tsugumi?" tsugumi: eh? me? Meme: "You know so much about the school and the dorms, so who else to teach them?" tsugumi: hmm... well, i'll do my best. ^^; Anya: "...I suppose we'll be able to help as well..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *pulls up the blanket* "Comfortable?" tamaki: yeah. Arthur: "..." *hug* tamaki: =w= Arthur: *strokes her back* tamaki: =//////= Arthur: "...You have lovely shoulder blades." tamaki: 7//////7; Arthur: *smooch* tamaki: >/////< Arthur: *smiles* "You're cute when you're embarrassed." tamaki: =///n///= oh shush. Arthur: "..." *smirks* "Gladly." *kisses her lips again* -elsewhere- Yohei: "It's okay...Just let it out, buddy." toru: *crying* chie: ^^; Yohei: *patting Toru's back* "Mommy and Daddy are here, Toru...It'll be okay." chie: i think someone needs his nap~ Yohei: *nods* "Here we go, buddy--off to get some sleep." *lays him down in crib* -elsewhere- Higan: "Think things will go okay for Belkia?" -a few days later- Jacqueline: *looking around* "So big..." kim: it's cute. Jacqueline: *nods* "Which room did you want to take?" -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at a seating map* "Hmm...Anyone in your family not to seat next to anyone in my family?" stocking: i'd recommend keeping uncle astaroth in a corner....or uncle ass-taroth XD Kid: "Ha ha...Let's see, that leaves some students and teachers, where to seat them...Certain vampires will need to be watched." stocking: tsubaki has it all taken care of. Kid: "Oh, good...I feel like I'm forgetting someone's invitation..." stocking: ?? Kid: "Didn't we have another classmate? 'Gyro' or something?" stocking: oh yeah him. i forgot he actually goes here. Kid: "I guess we have to invite him. But we'll have to figure out how to afford all the meals..." -elsewhere- Belkia: "H-How do I look?" naho: it looks great! lavender: great job on your hair, too Belkia: "Th-Thanks...I tried to look good for--Um...I mean..." lavender: *smiles* i know. Belkia: "...Well, then, I'm off! Don't wait up for me!" lavender: *she smiles* i think this might be good for him. Sakuya: "Hope so...Think we can trust him around Ayami? What if he hurts her?" naho: i suggest we follow him! Sakuya: *nods* "I like this plan." Shamrock: *shiny eye* "I can put my training to good use..." naho:...training? o.o Shamrock: "Espionage, surveillance--assassination if necessary--" Sakuya: ._. "...Not. Necessary." naho: O.O; Shamrock: "Still, we need to be stealthy. Fortunately, I have camouflage for you..." naho: oh? OwO Shamrock: *holds up all-black uniforms of jeans and shirts with ski-masks* Higan: *holds up an all-black cat-suit for Lavender* lavender: nice. tsubaki: maybe drop the ski-masks? ^^; Shamrock: "What if someone recognizes us, Tsubaki?" Sakuya: *holds up sunglasses* -and so, with some wigs kept in belkia's closet- naho: cute ^^ Sakuya: "...I don't think this is my color." Shamrock: *adjusting his wig* lavender: it's nice. the ponytail suits you. ^^ Shamrock: X\\\\\- Sakuya: "How we tracking Belkia? Where's his date?" naho: remember that fancy restaurant? Sakuya: "Oh, that one? Okay...Got to get close. Maybe someone as a waiter--" Higan: *waves* naho:....can you do this? Higan: "I've been a struggling artist for decades. Of course I know how to be a waiter." naho: i believe the decades part. Higan: "Hmph..." *takes Naho by the shoulder* naho: hey! >3< Higan: *drops her in a chair before he spins around--and is in the waiter outfit, with a notepad* "Good evening, ma'am, and welcome to our fine establishment. I can take your order in a moment, but first off, would you like something to drink?" *smile* naho:... *blink blink....thumbs up* Higan: *smiles* "Then let's head out." Shamrock: *jealous of Higan's waitering...* -elsewhere- Belkia: "I-I'll get your chair..." ayami: *she smiles* Belkia: "Th-That is a nice outfit." ayami:... t-thank you... Belkia: "...Never noticed your eye color before..." ayami: .///////. t..thank you... Belkia: "..." *clears his throat* "Um...What do you think you'll drink?" -at another table- Shamrock: "Just be natural..." naho: *leans against sakuya* ^^ Sakuya: -\\\\\- Shamrock: D: lavender: eh, guess ya cant win them all, buddy. Shamrock: X_TT;;; Sakuya: *talking into Bluetooth* "Higan, do your thing..." Sakuya: "...The waitering. Not anything pervy." Higan: "Hmph..." *approaches table near Belkia, listening into on Ayami..." ayami: your hair looks...nice today. .////. Belkia: "Th-That means a lot...I did it for this d-d-date..." ayami:...*smiling* Belkia: "...Heh. Um...Well, let's order! Where is that waiter..." ayami: ... Higan: "Good evening. I will be your waiter. How about I start you with some drinks--" Belkia: o____O ayami: i'll have...iced tea please... Belkia: "Um...I'll have some tea as well..._MR. WAITER_..." *glare* Higan: ^^ "Of course. One moment." *looks at Ayami* "You look like such a nice couple." ayami: >//////< Belkia: .\\\\. *nervous laugh* "M-Maybe I should've ordered something harder..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "...Think they're okay?" tsubaki: i hope so. himawari:.... lilac:.... Black Star: "...So, since we got the place to ourselves, you guys want to do anything? Maybe a movie?" otogiri: ...sure. tsubaki: ^^ (thinking: sure is quiet) Black Star: "Great! Himawari, Lilac, what would you like?" -elsewhere- toru: *asleep in his crib* Yohei: *smiles...* "So tiny." chie: *she smiles* we're parents ^^ Yohei: "Hee hee...You were great." chie: aw thanks...and as a plus, i can finally start working off this baby weight. ^^; Yohei: *smiles* "I know...and I think you're beautiful." chie: >w< mono:...the baby's kinda cute i guess... 7,7; Yohei: *smirk* "Thank you for that high compliment." Assi: "I-I like babies!" toru: *crying* chie: ah! *picks him up* shhh, its ok sweetie. Yohei: *glares at Assi* Assi: *hides behind Mono* mono: -_-; Yohei: "Just for that, I'm putting you on diaper-changing duty..." Assi: "...Heh...'Duty.'" Yohei: "...Get your boyfriend out of my face, Mono." mono: *pulls ashi by the ear* s-shut up dummy. >n< Assi: Q~Q "My ear..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *knock knock* blair: yes~? oh! kim and jackie, what a surprise! kim: hi, were new to the neighborhood. Jacqueline: "We baked some bread to bring over." blair: aw, why thank you~! nagisa: *peek* kim: oh, hi there. nagisa:...h-hi. Jacqueline: *smiles, waves* "I'm Jacqueline, and this is Kim. We are friends of Blair." -elsewhere- Relan: *sipping his drink* -elsewhere- Belkia: "How is your meal?" ayami: its really good. thank you ^^ Belkia: *smiles* "Yes, it was tasty...Do you tend to like this fancy food?" ayami: it's... a lot fancier than...what im used to... Belkia: "Well, what are you used to? Like, excluding fancy foods, what are your favorite meals?" ayami: i guess i like to have pancakes. Belkia: "Oh, me too! With topppings?" ayami: *nods* sometimes i put another pancake on top of it. Belkia: "Like a sandwich?" ayami: *nods* or i guess it'd be a 'panwich' in this case. Belkia: "...Ha ha ha ha! Oh, that's good!" ayami: hehe. ^^ Belkia: *smiles at her* "I'm glad to see you smile again." ayami:... *blush* Belkia: "...You are enjoyable to be around. You seem very...invested." ayami: eh? me? Belkia: *nods* "You seem to be focused on your goal...What do you do during your free time?" -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *playing with Nagisa's doll* nagisa: hehe ^^ Jacqueline: "And what is their [the doll's] name?" blair: *showing kim a map of the little neighborhood* here's the fortune teller's house, here's a magic shop... nagisa: it's bebe! Jacqueline: "Aw, that's cute! Bebe!" kim: cool... hey, that's the mascot of the charlotte candy company, right? nagisa: *she nods* they also make the best cheesecakes in the whoooole world! Jacqueline: *smiles* "Maybe we can cook you a cheesecake the next time we visit." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Zzz..." tsubaki:...*smiles as she puts a blanket over him and kisses his forehead* -knock on the door- Higan: "Yo." tsubaki: welcome back guys. Sakuya: -_-;; "Glad to be..." *shudder* "Belkia seemed creepier when he's acting halfways normal." naho: *excalibur face* it felt unreal. my head hurts now. Shamrock: "But our reconnaissance went excellently." *beaming with pride* otogiri: and belkia is...? Sakuya: "..." *looks around* "Um..." lavender: ..... *griiiiiiin* he went back to her place it seems~ otogiri:.....*FACEPALM* Shamrock: "...I do not feel comfortable monitoring _that_." Sakuya: >_____< -elsewhere- stocking: mmmn~<3 *nuzzle nuzzle* Kid: *smiles* "Feeling good?" stocking: yep....*kisses the ring* hehe~ Kid: ^^ "I'm so happy you said 'yes.'" stocking: *she smiles* Kid: "...Have you considered a location for the honeymoon?" stocking: hmmm... i was thinking maybe the lodge we went to? you know, that lodge~? *traces a finger up his chest* Kid: o\\\\\o "The one where we...first...you know?" stocking: mmmhm~ 7w7 Kid: *small laugh* "Th-That would be an appropriate location..." *he leans to her ear, whispers* "I think we can find new tricks while we are there~" stocking: oh my~ Kid: "Maybe we need some practice first..." -elsewhere- Belkia: *looking around* ayami: i hope you're....c-comfortable. Belkia: "M-Mostly? I mean...aren't there others in this house?" ayami: sometimes. but my parents are usually at work... Belkia: "...Ah. So...We're alone?" ayami:.............*she nods* Belkia: "...Oh...Um...So..." *rubs the back of his neck, laughs nervously* ayami: ?? Belkia: "..." *sits down...pats a hand next to him* ayami: *she sat next to him* Belkia: "...I enjoyed tonight." ayami: i enjoyed it too....it was..the most fun i've had in a long time. Belkia: *small smile* "You...deserve it." ("Tsubaki wanted to let people continue to have fun...") ayami: *blushing* Belkia: "..." *puts a hand on her shoulder* ayami: o/////o Belkia: "I...Um, that is to say...It's just that...Well...Is this okay?" ayami: y-yeah...its fine... Belkia: "..." *leans his face closer to hers* "Is this...okay?" ayami: *blushing brightly* -smooch- Belkia: o\\\o "...Mmm..." -\\\\- ayami: -//////////- *wrapping her arms around his neck* Belkia: *lets her, as he puts his arms around her lower back* ayami: *soft moan* Belkia: *pulls back a bit, looks at her* "...Damn...So good..." ayami: *panting* .//////. Belkia: "..." *he puts his hands along her hips* ayami: *pink in the face* Belkia: "...You have soft lips..." *gets closer to her face* ayami: mmmn~<3 Belkia: *his lips reach her neck* ayami: y-you can...bite... Belkia: "...Not to draw blood, though...Okay?" ayami:...are you sure? i-if you..wanted to...i wouldnt mind... Belkia: "D-Don't say that...A taste of blood can...unleash something awful..." ayami: ?? Belkia: "...I don't want to hurt you..." *kisses along her neck, forming a hickey along it* ayami: ah-ahhhhh~! Belkia: *smirks lightly, his hand moving down her hip along her leg* ayami: mmmn~ Belkia: "God, Ayami...You are...beautiful." ayami: .////////. y-you're just...s-s-saying that.... Belkia: *puts a finger to her lips* "No, I do not. I mean it." *he approaches her ear* "From your eyes...to your skin...to that delicious neck of yours..." *kisses behind her ear* ayami: *moaning* Belkia: *his hand is along her leg...now moves up under her dress* -elsewhere- stocking: i feel as if a heavy burden has been lifted. but i dont know why. Kid: "??? Maybe the completion of school and your new job?" stocking: more like a pest has been eliminated in some way...*shrug* i dunno. Kid: "Hmmm...Well, I'm happy you feel relieved." *smiles* -elsewhere- Arthur: *turns in bed, mutters in his sleep* "M-Milk..." *sits up* tamaki: zzzzz.... *asleep in her undies* Arthur: *steps up out of bed...without anything on...and goes out to the kitchen...* tamaki: zzzz... Arthur: *opens the fridge door, takes out the carton of milk...starts drinking from it, as he walks back to the bedroom...* tamaki: zzzzz.... Arthur: *re-enters the bedroom...puts the carton on the bedstand, crawls back into bed...rests his head against Tamaki's chest* tamaki: *still asleep* Arthur: "Mmm..." *kisses her chest* tamaki: O/////O -SLAP- tamaki: =///n///= Arthur: "AAAH!" *falls back, knocking into the nightstand--which sends the half-filled carton of milk flying--* tamaki: NYAH! Arthur: o_o;; *Door slams open* tamaki: Q///~///Q Takehisa: "It is 2 in the morning! Why are you--?" Arthur: o\\\\\o Takehisa: "..." *closes the door* shinra:... O.O;;..... *backs away slowly* i just needed the bathroom i have nothing to do with this. Arthur: "..." *looks at Tamaki* tamaki: Q.Q -morning- Belkia: *soft murmur* =w= *yawns* ayami: zzzz.... Belkia: "..." ("Oh, yes...") *smooch* ayami: mmmn... *opens her eyes*...*she smiles* so..it...wasnt a dream then... Belkia: "It felt better than a dream..." *takes her hand* "Like magic..." ayami: *blushing and looking at him*..you look...lovely....with your...hair down.... .////. Belkia: ^\\\\\^ "Thank you...I don't think anyone has ever called me 'lovely'..." ayami: ^^ Belkia: "..._You_ are lovely." -elsewhere- Kid: "Good morning." stocking: morning~ Kid: *smiles* "You look pleased." -elsewhere- Victor: "What was all that noise last night?" karin: not sure. i hear weird noises at night all the time. Victor: "??? You mean construction?" karin: yep. Victor: "Huh. Amazed you can sleep through that." karin: ^^ -elsewhere- Yohei: "Zzz..." chie: zzzzz... Yohei: *yawn...* *looks at the baby monitor* toru: zzzzz.... Yohei: *smiles...* *hugs Chie* chie: =w= Yohei: "I love you." chie: i love you too, honey~ Yohei: *smooch* chie: mmmm~ u////u Yohei: *sighs* "How about I get you breakfast?" chie: i would like that. Yohei: *smooch on the forehead* "Be right back..." *gets up...* -elsewhere- Sakuya: *yawn* naho: zzzz... Sakuya: *lies back down beside her, holding her in his arms* naho: =w= Sakuya: *cuddles* -elsewhere in the house- Higan: "Mmmm..." lavender: oh~ Higan: "Wake-up call..." lavender: message received~<3 -in the living room- Belkia: *slowly opens the door...tries to sneak in...* otogiri: good morning. Belkia: o\\\\\o "...I am not here..." otogiri: ... Belkia: "...I thought I said not to wait up for me..." otogiri: you sure took your time. Belkia: -___-;; "Who's counting...?" -elsewhere- Patty: "Hello, tiny humans!" *waves at daycare children* takuto: haha! kurome: hehe! shiori: ^o^ Patty: "Now, we play _and_ learn!" *holds up giant toys for one- to two-year-olds* liz: ^^; Patty: *picks up Takuto* "Would you like to play on the suspended chair?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *looking over patients' files* fang-hua: morning doc. Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh, good morning, Fang-Hua. How are you?" fang-hua: well...tsukiyo on the other hand....*sweatdrop* Mr. Tsubaki: "???" Tsukiyo: "...Owie...Help me up, Fang-Hua..." Mr. Tsubaki: -___-;;; "What did she do?" fang-hua: she slipped. Mr. Tsubaki: "...Why is she in a bathrobe?" fang-hua: it's....a long story. Tsukiyo: "How do you slip, buddy--with clothes on?! I--Ouchie!" TT~TT fang-hua: easy there. Mr. Tsubaki: *sigh* "Let's check that leg--" Tsukiyo: "DON'T YOU LOOK UP MY LEG OR ANYTHING, YOU PERV!" Mr. Tsubaki: "...Hello, pot. My name is kettle. A pleasure to meet you." fang-hua: *small chuckle* Mr. Tsubaki: "Calm down. I'm trained in medicine and take my work seriously...Fang-Hua, help me lay her down...Okay, now let's see..." *traces a finger along the ankle* "Yes, it is twisted..." Tsukiyo: .\\\\\\\. ("...He's touching there...") fang-hua:... Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm going to put your leg in a splint to let the ankle heal. And let's reduce the swelling and check on those bruises. Any other injuries?" Tsukiyo: "..." *blushes intensely* "I...have some chest pains." fang-hua: *CHOP* Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *snort laugh* "And now head injuries." Tsukiyo: "STOP MAKING FUN OF ME! I twisted my ankle and fell hard--of course I'd have pain on my back and chest! Stupid perverted handsome nurse--" Mr. Tsubaki: "...'Handsome'?" Tsukiyo: *incoherent screaming* fang-hua:...*face palm* Mr. Tsubaki: "Okay, I'll check for bruises. I'll leave to let you change into the hospital gown. I'll knock before I come back in..." *exits* Tsukiyo: *glares as he exits* "Fang-Hua, stay here with me. I don't want that pervy handsome nurse trying anything on me, like touching me or anything..." *takes off the bathrobe* fang-hua: somehow i doubt he will. *sweatdrop* *And so...* Tsukiyo: *blushing all over, as she has lowered the gown for Mr. Tsubaki to check* Mr. Tsubaki: "Hmm...Yes, you did bruise yourself on your chest. That should heal, but I want you to put on this ointment--" Tsukiyo: "WHY DON'T YOU JUST PUT IT ON THEN?!" >\\\\\\< fang-hua: i'll do it. Tsukiyo: o\\\\\\\o Mr. Tsubaki: ._.; "...She really can do it herself. It is written on the instructions. Here. See? Right here? Is everyone here at Asakusa really weird, or is it just Tsukiyo--?" Tsukiyo: *glare* "Fine! I'll put it on myself! Thank you for the prescription and the splint! I'm so happy for your help!" -elsewhere- Hibana: "I left Hanako at daycare. Now, back to work..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *texting Kim* [how's work going?] kim: [doing well. kinda quiet today tho. also this weird family is her and the dad is really hyped.] Jacqueline: [at least it's good to see people hyped about visiting the zoo. got time to meet for lunch?] Vulcan: "LOOK AT IT! So majestic!!!" lisa: ^^; -elsewhere- Akitaru: "And that is why firefighters always need protection. Are there any questions?" shinra: *shakes head* Arthur: .\\\. Takehisa: "Be sure to inform others about your location in any burning building over incom. Communication is vital." tamaki: understood. Akitaru: "Keep all of this in mind, especially before you go back to see Vulcan--" shinra: right. Arthur: "Hmph. I hope this time goes better than last." -and so- shinra:....!! hide. iris: *ducks behind an abandoned jeep* Arthur: *stands a second too long* shinra: *yoink* Arthur: *pulled down* "Ouch!" *looks over the jeep at...* Giovanni: *wheeze* Vulcan: *glare* shinra: (thinking: mikami's not here this time...somehow i feel that is a good thing.) *listening* Giovanni: "Have you considered my offer? Do not bury your talents in this landfill: join with me, and you may improve the condition of all humankind--" Vulcan: "Shove it." Giovanni: "..." iris: he seems pretty stubborn.. Arthur: *points* "Look! A wondrous steed!" *A small robotic puppy yaps and walks by Vulcan towards Giovanni* shinra: shh! iris:...so cute. Giovanni: "...Is this not the first robot you created, when you were a small boy?" Vulcan: "..." Giovanni: "Do not waste your time on childish pursuits, Vulcan. You and I could--" Vulcan: "You killed them." shinra: ?!?! iris: ?!?! Arthur: "?!!" shinra: (thinking: giovanni...a murderer?....and he works so close with relan and mikami...if he does anything to hurt them, i'll never forgive him!) Vulcan: "The day you came...to demand my father and uncle work for you...was the day that they just happen to turn into Flame Humans..." iris:... Arthur: *looks behind him...* *whispers* "Look at that cross over there..." iris:...!! *teary eyed* shinra:.... (thinking: i guess a lot of us have lost something to the flames.....does arthur....?) Giovanni: "Simply because my 3rd had to put down your father and uncle--" Vulcan: "The same day they transform, you just happen to be there? That is no coincidence!" *SMASH* shinra: !! Giovanni: *slams his cane against the Robo-Puppy, knocking it down* Giovanni: *turns around, not facing him* "Foolish child. You cannot continue to work without the materials you need. Please consider my offer, Vulcan: I would hate for something to happen to you." Vulcan: "..." Giovanni: *begins to walk away* iris: *covers her mouth in shock* Vulcan: "..." *watches Giovanni exit the junkyard...before he turns to return to the workshop* shinra:.......... yu: oh! its you guys again! shinra: !!! Arthur: "WE WERE NEVER HERE!" *tries to dig a hole to hide* iris: arthur.... -_-; shinra: dammit arthur you're embarrassing us. Arthur: "Dig, dig, dig a hole--" Vulcan: "YU! What the hell is going on?! Are those gophers back?! Hang on, I'll get my camera to document them--" shinra: we're not here to steal! lisa: i'll get the shotgun! shinra: O___O iris: we would like to request an audience with you sir! Vulcan: "...Lisa, you can put away the shotgun...YU! WHY ARE THEY BACK HERE?!!" -after a few minutes, shinra explained the situation- lisa: 'investigating internal affairs of the brigades'? what do you kids think you are? the scooby doo gang? or hell, maybe even the armed detective agency? Arthur: "...I do have a sword, so--" lisa: not what i meant. shinra: i think we can help yo-OOU! O.O !!! iris: EEK! *BOING* Arthur: "..." Vulcan: "WHO DID THAT?!!!" shinra:....*looks at the squirrel*.... *SCREEEEEAMS* iris: *bumps into something, and orb, but she catches it* phew.... Arthur: "...Why is it leaking? Should I keep holding it?" Vulcan: "L-Look, you weirdos! Don't touch anything else here!" *glances at Shinra and Iris* iris: s-sorry.... Vulcan: "!!!" *snatches the orb from Iris* "Do not touch this!" iris: i-im sorry! *Another set of animals have their heads blow off their shoulders--before the elephant atop the workshop flies up and away* shinra: ARTHUR YOU ARENT HELPING! Arthur: "I am too busy holding this odd creature...Also, it is leaking on my feet." Vulcan: "...Ha. Ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha!" shinra: h-hey! what's so funny? Vulcan: "Hee hee hee--you weirdos! You aren't typical Fire Brigade people, are you? You're too silly! Ha ha ha!" shinra: then...maybe you'll consider working with us? ^^;;; Vulcan: "Ha ha ha--hell no." shinra: TTwTT Vulcan: "But I can't let you go back to your boss without something to report...Let me show you something." Arthur: *still holding the leaking squirrel* shinra: ?? Vulcan: "Step outside. Yu, clear some space in the junkyard..." yu: right. *Later, outside* Vulcan: *sets down the orb* Arthur: "...Did the Lady of the Lake hand that to you?" Vulcan: "..." *looks at Shinra and Iris* "What?" shinra: dont mind him. iris: did you build this yourself? Vulcan: "Yes, with my father and uncle...This was what I have been putting my work towards...and what Giovanni wants to stop." shinra: what does it _do_? Vulcan: "It shows you a history...forgotten..." *Vulcan presses a button--the orb open up, releasing what looks like smoke* shinra:....!! woah! iris: is...that an elephant?...it's so furry! Vulcan: "It's an ancestor--the mammoth! And look at that animal!" *points behind Shinra* shinra: ?? woah! *A giant bird stands behind Shinra, before it expands its wings* shinra: WOAH! Arthur: "...I don't see any dragons, though." -elsewhere- Chef: o____o "...How many wedding cake samples are you going to try, ma'am?" stocking: am i telling you how to do your job? didnt think so. liz: dont mind her, she's just antsy ^^; Chef: "Y-Yes, ma'am..." *holds up another set of slices of cake* Patty: "I don't see what the big deal is, Stocking. I mean, it's not like if something goes wrong your wedding will be ruined, signaling that your relationship with Kid is doomed for all eternity--" liz: sis! not in front of kid! -BONK- stocking: stop that. Patty: X___X Kid: *already in the corner, growing mushrooms* Q~Q stocking: its ok kid. it's going to work out, i promise. Kid: *nods fervently* "I-I know...I love you." stocking: i love you too, honey~ *kiss* Kid: ^\\\^ *instantly happy, flowers fluttering around his head* liz: aww. -elsewhere- Yohei: "Zzz..." toru: *crying* Yohei: *yawns* ~___~ *walks over to Toru's room...looks into the crib* "Hey, little man..." *reaches to pick him up* toru: *crying* Yohei: "Okay, buddy, meal time..." *walks down to the kitchen* Yohei: *opens the freezer, pulling out a bottle of milk* "Heat this up..." get: ^o^ *heating it* Yohei: "..." *checks...* "Okay, it's done. Thank you, GET." toru: TT~TT Yohei: *puts the nipple onto the bottle* "Here you go, Big Man. Drink up." toru: *drinking* ^u^ Yohei: *smiles* "Thank your mom for that, buddy." toru: ^o^ chie: hehe~ Yohei: "Hey, speak of--" *holds up Toru to her* "Say 'Hi, Mommy!'" toru: ^w^ chie: how're my special guys doing~? Yohei: *yawn, smiles* "Super...You?" -elsewhere- Higan: *wince* tsubaki: something wrong? Higan: "...I pulled something." tsubaki: oh no! otogiri: where? Higan: "Lower back. I was bending over to tie my shoes..." tsubaki: can we help? Higan: "I don't know...It is so sore..." lavender: want me to try rubbing it? Higan: =\\\\\= "Y-Yes..." lavender: ok. *massaging* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *knocks on Kim's door* *yawn* kim: yeah? Jacqueline: "...Are you able to sleep? I...can't. My room is quiet..." kim:...did you want to sleep in here? Jacqueline: "..." *small blush, nods* -morning- Jacqueline: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- shinra: and that's what happened. Akitaru: "Wow...Why did he have that laser light show of animals?" iris: there were even animals i never saw before... shinra: even some creatures that went extinct... he seems to have good intentions. Arthur: "...Where were the griffins?" Akitaru: *nods* "An environmentalist...who wants a new energy source...That is noble." tamaki: wish i could have been there... Arthur: *nods* "It was impressive effects." Akitaru: "Shinra...You think we can convince him?" shinra: i think we can, if we just try. (thinking: maybe by investigating the 3rd?....i just hope relan and mikami are ok...) Akitaru: "Did anything else interesting pop up during your visit?" shinra:...... can i talk to you alone, sir? Akitaru: "..." *nods* -shinra explains the situation with giovanni, as well as mikami- Akitaru: "...We are the check on the other brigades..." shinra: should we check them out, then? Akitaru: "...Keep an eye on them. But let's wait and see what Giovanni's next move is." shinra: ok... (thinking: i hope relan is ok....) Akitaru: "...Hey. Don't worry. You got this." shinra:...thanks. -later- shinra: [ya. pretty cra-Z, right?] Relan: [one way of putting it. holographic light show of animals?] shinra: [ya. still, what i heard about giovanni... kinda freaks me out. *shuddering emoticon* you sure you're ok?] Relan: [i don't know. people around here look nervous. waiting to see what the commander does next] shinra: [be safe.] Relan: [always. <3 u] shinra: *smiles* [ <3 u 2. if things get 2 hectic, you're always welcome @ the 8th] Relan: TTWTT [that means so much to me...] -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at flowers* "Smell good." stocking: they're beautiful. Kid: *smiles* "Shall we go with these?" stocking *she nods* Kid: "Very well--let's count the number of lilies and roses...Multiple by 8..." stocking: *smiles* hehe~ Kid: "When do you try on dresses?" stocking: uh-uh-uh~ *wags her finger* the groom isnt supposed to see the bride in her wedding dress until the wedding~ *wink* Kid: "Hee hee...I know. I just wanted to know when so I can schedule some activities too...Some surprises..." stocking: well, maybe later in the month~<3 Kid: "It's a date." *smooch* stocking: hehe~<3 clerk: ugh, get a room. Kid: "...Do you have one?" clerk: O___O stocking: >w> Kid: *smirks* "I thought not." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *repairing the puppy-bot* lisa: .... Vulcan: "...Damn it...That bastard did a number of you..." *pops open the top of the bot's head* "...Gonna be weeks before I find replacement circuits..." yu: do you want me to find some? Vulcan: "...What else would I expect you to do? Also, pick up some more sodas." yu: ok teacher. Vulcan: "DON'T CALL ME THAT!" yu: s-sorry little shit! >~< Vulcan: "That's better. Also, pick up something for Lisa, too." -elsewhere- himawari:.... Sakuya: "Yo, Himawari. Want a drink?" himawari: !!...im...fine...for now... Sakuya: "..." *small smile* "Cool." *pulls out a carton of orange juice* naho: im glad she's doing better now... Shamrock: *enters* "Use a glass. Do not drink from the carton." Sakuya: -__-;; "Fine...Dad." Sakuya: *nods, watching Shamrock sit by Himawari* Shamrock: *smiles* "I could make you something to eat." naho: *slight pout* Sakuya: "???" naho: its not that im not happy for him…but my otp...TT.TT Sakuya: "..." *pats her shoulder* "Truly a loss...but you still got those magazines under your bed." naho: yeah...and watching the guys at the onsen. so much material to work with! Sakuya: "...You're still doing that?" naho:.... qwq;;; Sakuya: "..." *smirks, as he takes her hand* "Come on..." *leads her away* naho: hmm? Sakuya: *brings her to her room, shuts the door behind them* naho:..... o///o um...s-sakkun? Sakuya: *reaches in her bookshelf, pulling out some photographs she has hidden* naho: O////////////O s-s-s-s-sakkun! Sakuya: “Hold these...and I want you to look at them..." *he gently pushes her to sit on the edge of her bed* naho: o-ok... Sakuya: "Do you like what you see in those photographs?" *he kneels onto the floor* naho: y-yes... ./////. huehuehuehue..~ Sakuya: *his hands rest on her knees, massaging them lightly* "You like seeing two attractive men together, don't you?" naho: y..yes... .////w////. Sakuya: "Look at those photographs...and imagine those men in them touching each other..." *his hands slide down her knees...up to her thighs* naho: .///////////. a-ahh... >////. Sakuya: "And does seeing those men together excite you..." *looks up her legs* "It looks like it would it..." *he lets his lips rest over her underwear* naho: *soft moan* s-sa-sakkuuuun! Sakuya: *his tongue presses along her through the underwear, feeling her wetness* naho: *moans* Sakuya: *he slides her underwear aside to see her...kissing along the right side* naho: >/////~/////< Sakuya: "Imagine those hunky men, one of them just burying his neck into the other one..." *lick* naho: ahhhh~ Sakuya: *holds her legs, as he continues to pleasure her before finally pulling down her underwear and climbing atop her* naho: *blushing* s-sakuya... Sakuya: *slips the photos out of her hands, then reveals a condom in his hand, which he puts on while lifting up her skirt* naho: *bluuuuuuuuuuuush* Sakuya: "Do you...want to?" naho: i-i-i-if you'd l-l-like... Sakuya: *smiles gently, as he lays down closer to her, kissing her cheek lightly* "I love you." naho: i-i love you too. ^^ Sakuya: -\\\\- "O-Okay..." *he guides himself into her...slowly...* -elsewhere- Higan: *contented sigh* =w= lavender: feeling better i take it? *in the hot tub with him* Higan: *nods* "Back feels so much better..." *his foot passes along hers* lavender: oh~ hehe~ Higan: *smiles* "I don't know that I've taken photos of you with your hair down..." *he rubs along her foot* lavender: ^^ Higan: "..." *slides along the tub to sit next to her...holds her hand* lavender: oh~? Higan: *brings her hand over to her own stomach...sliding it down* lavender: ah~Higan: "One of our responsibilities is to take care of ourselves..." *slides her fingers along her sex* lavender: *moans and starts fingering herself* Higan: "Just extraordinary fingers...as I know..." *kisses along her neck, as he begins to stroke his member* lavender: oh~<3 Higan: *rests his face along her breasts, licking them* lavender: a-ahhh~<3 -inside- himawari:..... Shamrock: "...Are you okay?" himawari:....*nods* Shamrock: "..." *pats her shoulder* himawari:...thank you... Shamrock: *smiles* "I am glad you are here." himawari:....*leans against him* the others..... Shamrock: "??? 'The others'?" himawari: from....from the theater.....they..... Shamrock: "..." *solemn nod* "...We miss them..." himawari:...i ran away...i was caught.....*dull eyes* i was....punished...for being bad.... Shamrock: *shakes his head* "No, you were not...It's not your fault, Himawari..." himawari:........ Shamrock: "..." *holds her hand* "You are alive...This is a gift to embrace." himawari: ...... *slight blush* Shamrock: *smile* "Come on. I want to show you something..." himawari: ?? *Shamrock leads her to the garden, pointing to a flower* himawari: ah... Shamrock: "You may not realize how many unfortunate moments that small seed had...before it could show itself to the world." himawari:..... Shamrock: "...It takes time. You cannot change what happened before...and you can work with what you have...to be brilliant." himawari:...*smiles* Shamrock: *smiles at her...gives a soft squeeze to her hand* -elsewhere- Emine: "...Babies..." lin: awwww.... Emine: "...Tiny." lin: hehe~ -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *making her bed* kim: i was thinking about checking out the neighborhood. Jacqueline: "Oh, that would be fun." *smiles* "Want some company?" kim: sure. Jacqueline: *picks up her keys, wallet, phone, and sunglasses* "...That is a lovely skirt." -elsewhere- Kid: *looking at photographs* kirika: what'cha lookin at? Kid: "Some photographs from the last five years..." kirika: ah. Kid: *taps one photograph* "This was when you and I had to do chores around the mansion, as punishment for our fighting." kirika: oh yeah. Kid: "...Kirika, I want your advice." kirika: oh~? Kid: "I am determining my Best Man..." kirika: ah...didnt black*star claim the title? Kid: -_____- "I was hoping to exchange..." kirika: i dunno then. Kid: "...I know I can have groomsmen...Maybe 8 best men..." kirika: do that. Kid: *nods* "Very well." -elsewhere- Relan: "...Feeling better?" mikami: yes... Relan: *smiles* "...Hey. Has the Commander asked you to do anything recently?" mikami:...other than the incident at the workshop and blood tests...no. Relan: " 'Blood tests'?" mikami: *she nods* Relan: "Because of your...powers?" mikami: you mean...my hair? Relan: *nods* mikami: the commander said something about me being 'special'....im not sure what he means. Relan: "...Please be careful." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "This is a nice cafe...Comfortable seats, good music, tasty pastries..." kim: the style's not that bad either. Jacqueline: *smiles* "Will be good for finishing some paperwork over a cup of tea or coffee..." *takes a bit from Kim's cookie* -elsewhere- Belkia: "Hello, hello!" ayami: hello. ^^ Belkia: "Hee hee..." *takes off his hat--and pulls out from it a flower* ayami *she smiles* thank you. Belkia: *smiles back* "How are you?" ayami: feeling better. Belkia: *beaming* "I'm sure I'm partly responsible for that~" ayami: hehe. ^^ Belkia: "Did your doctor prescribe anything?" ayami: i am on some anti-depressants... Belkia: *nods* "That is the responsible thing to do..." ayami: *she smiles* my mom called today. Belkia: .\\\. "...Oh?" ayami: i...told her about you....all she said was 'that's great'....she sounded busy... Belkia: "...That's good. Do you get to see your mother often?" ayami: i usually see my family during holidays. Belkia: "And the other times...you're on your own?" ayami: most of the time, yes. Belkia: "..." *holds her hand* ayami: *blush* Belkia: "I'm sorry they are not around as often." ayami:...*hug* Belkia: *pats her back* -elsewhere- Sakuya: *sighs* =w= naho: =w=~<3 Sakuya: "That felt great." *smooch* naho: thanks sakkun~<3 Sakuya: *smiles, strokes her arm* "I don't mind your interest in boy-on-boy...and I hope that helped." naho: it did.*smiles and hugs* Sakuya: *hugs back, kisses her shoulder* "I love you." naho: i love you too~ Sakuya: *stretches* "What you up for? Maybe a shower? Or a snack? Or nap?" -elsewhere- Shotaro: *holding Toru* "Am I doing it right?" chie: you're doing great. setsuna:...*smiles* Shotaro: "Hee hee...Hey, Toru! How are you?" toru: ^o^ io: toto! saki: that's right io. Shotaro: "They look so alike--like their mothers." saki:....*she smiles* Shotaro: *sniff sniff* Q~Q "Oh...I think someone needs a diaper change..." -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "I'm sorry I was away..." stocking: its fine. Kid: *smiles* "But I think it'll be worth it~" stocking: *smiles* Kid: "I was also thinking...Do you need anything for teaching? A new computer, perhaps?" -elsewhere- Arthur: "Doctor? There is some weirdo at the front door for you?" karin: ya? *she goes to check* yes? Johannes: *excited waving...he's holding a doll* karin: hey johan! *wave* tamaki: *looks at the doll* Johannes: "How's it goin', Doc? Settling in here?" *notices Tamaki--extends a hand* "I'm Dr. Johannes Mimir Faustus! Are you a cat-person?" tamaki: um...i guess you can call me that? nozomi: is this a friend of yours, dr itou? Johannes: "A fellow doctor OF SCIENCE!" *waves at Nozomi* "I've known the Doc for a couple weeks now, and when I heard she was here, I wanted to check it out! Usually I'm only around vampires--" tamaki: v-vampires?! O___O; maki: *at full attention* do tell. Johannes: "Yeah, really handsome vampires! Always hanging out together with their eves, doing all kinds of guy stuff together--" maki: *nosebleeding* shinra: >_>;;;; uhhh... Johannes: "And they hang out at this onsen around town--" maki: WHERE IS IT I MUST KNOW!! Johannes: *draws a map onto his hand* "Just follow this path--" -and so- shinra: -__- i cant believe you dragged us here. maki: ^^ tamaki: i cant believe she convinced the commander to let her take us here. Arthur: "??? Well, I could definitely use a bath." shinra: no kidding. Hugh: "FOOLS!" tamaki: what the-?! Hugh: "...I'm down here, you tall persons!" iris: aww, how cute. Arthur: "..." *looks down* "Oh. A child--" Hugh: *kick to the shin* shinra: *snickers* Hugh: =\\\\\= *smiles at Iris* "Why thank you, ma'am..." Hugh: "Did you want to bathe?" tetsu: want us to get you a room? maki: I'LL PAY EXTRA FOR THE VAMPIRES! tetsu:...ok. i'll let them know. Hugh: .___. Kuro: *from the hallway* "What's all the noise...?" tetsu: some girl wants to meet you guys. mahiru: w-wait what? misono: *facepalm* Lily: *walks in, shirtless* "Hello, lovelies~" *hugging Misono from behind* misono: LILY! COULD YOU NOT?! >///< maki: O///////////w///////////O *VIBRATING* mahiru: is she...ok? Arthur: "...Sure." ???: "Oh, you all are here. Hey, Mahiru!" mahiru: hmm? *looks over* shinra: ?? Sakuya: *waves* mahiru: sakuya! great to see you. Sakuya: "Hee hee. See you all are holding up alright." naho: OuO lilac: *peeeeek* shinra: ..... (thinking: i feel so out of place right now.) ???: "Um...Excuse me? I wanted to--!!! Shinra! Iris!" *hug* shinra: rel! Relan: ^w^ naho+maki: O///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////w///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////O uzuki: what is this, hug central? kaori: ^^; Lawless: "Hurry your ass up, Soul! I want to get the good part of the bath--...Oh. You all are here." Sakuya: "...Oh, great." licht: hey. lilac: !!! *hides behind sakuya* Q~Q Sakuya: *pats Lilac* "It's okay, don't worry..." Lawless: "...Great. This will be crowded...Bunch of naked guys all up against each other--" naho+maki: *NOSEBLEED* *KO* Relan: D: "What happened to them?!" shinra: for maki, this is normal...as for the other girl...- Sakuya: "It-It's normal..." -_-;;; *picks up Naho* "A bath will help." lilac:.... Lawless: "...Maybe we'll use a different bath..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: "A bit quieter here..." tsubaki: *she nods* Shamrock: "I can now clean up the kitchen, make everyone's beds--" Shamrock: *opens Lavender's door* lavender: ahhh~<3 Higan: "...Oh, hey, Sham. Want in?" Shamrock: x\\\\\\- "...I'm barely surprised." lavender: *just getting a back rub*...what? Higan: "Yeah, lie down. I can get those knots out of your back--" Shamrock: *already shut the door* lavender: jeez, no wonder he's stressed. Higan: "Given all he's been doing since C3, yeah..." lavender:...he needs to go on a vacation. Higan: *massages her back* "I can arrange that. Someone owes me a favor." lavender: *smirks* -later- Higan: *drops a pamphlet in front of Shamrock* Shamrock: *looking over his newspaper* "...What?" Higan: "Vacation. You. So, get the fuck out." Shamrock: "..." tsubaki: what he means to say is, you've been working really hard, so why not take a break? Shamrock: "Tsubaki, I appreciate this. But if I am not here, this house would be engulfed in the flames of chaos." lavender: hey, during the time you werent here, we managed....no offense. Shamrock: D:< lavender: hey. *pats his back* dont take it wrong, we do care about you. we dont want you to overwork yourself. Shamrock: "...F-Fine...Where is this vacation locale?" -and so- Shamrock: "...This is...not a _terrible_ hotel..." *traces finger along cabinet* "...Dusty, though." himawari:..... Shamrock: "..." *looks at the beds* "Which one would you like, Himawari?" himawari:......i'll let....you pick... Shamrock: "...Well, you may have the one closer to the bathroom so if you get up in the night...but then that would be noisier being near that one...Um..." himawari: ?? Shamrock: "...Well, I'll let you take the one near the bathroom, and we can swap if that helps." *smiles* himawari:.... Shamrock: "...We have plenty to do here in this part of town. Or we can look at the pool in the hotel. Or watch a movie. Or have a meal..." himawari:.....*nod* Shamrock: *smiles, opening the menu* "Want a burger?" -later- himawari:.... !!!! *she sees someone down the hall* Touma: *whistling* himawari: *frozen in fear, eyes dull* Touma: "???" himawari: *trembling, eyes wide with shrunken pupils* Touma: "..." *smiles, as he walks towards her...* himawari:....... *she doesnt budge* Touma: *walks by, and whispers* "We meet again..." *keeps walking* himawari:...*still frozen....tearing up* Touma: *smiles, as he enters a private elevator to his room...the doors closed just as--* Shamrock: "Himawari?" himawari: !!! *she turns, still teary eyed* Shamrock: "?!! What's wrong? What happened?" himawari:...im sorry...mr touma....*shaking, eyes dull* Shamrock: "Mr. T--!!!" *looks around...* "...Himawari...Let's return to our room." himawari: ...... Shamrock: "..." ("And try contacting someone for help...") himawari:...... Shamrock: *leads her to the room...locks the door after them* "...Himawari, I'm sorry..." himawari:.......*still trembling* Shamrock: "..." *holds her* "Do you want to leave?" himawari:...i dont...want to...ruin the trip...for you... Shamrock: "...Your safety is all I want for this trip..." himawari:..... Shamrock: "...I will not let you get hurt...but I am going to contact for some back-up..." himawari:..... Shamrock: "...Just wait..." *pulls out his phone, calls...* -elsewhere- Jun: "He's still at the conference?" yumikage: seems like it. new kid went with him. tsurugi: why wasnt i invited? *pouts* Jun: ("New kid...") "...Hm. Where was that conference again?" yumikage: i think somewhere in glenwood heights neighborhood. Jun: "...I'm going to take my lunch break." -elsewhere- Higan: *on the phone* "..." *nods* "Okay...I'm going to have Lavender with us..." lavender: ... Higan: "And the rest know we may need you there...Okay...Tell her to hang in there." lavender: *nods* Higan: "...Lav? You want to try talking with Himawari on the phone?" lavender: ok. -elsewhere- Yumi: *taking Shiori out and spots--* "Oh...Look at the baby, Shiori." shiori: *wave* hihi! Yohei: *smiles, waving at Shiori* "Hey, buddy, say 'hi' to the kid over there." toru: ^o^ chie: ^^ Yumi: "Such a happy young man." *waves Shiori's hand at Chie and Yohei* -elsewhere- Kid: "And reservations for the honeymoon lodge are booked..." stocking: yay! *huuugs* Kid: *hug* stocking: im so excited! Kid: "Just wait for it...This will be excellent!" stocking: i know it will. Kid: *smiles--then stunned* "Um...Who _is_ going to marry us?" -gilligan cut to- justin: e-eh?! m-m-me?! O.O marie: as a possibility, nothing is concrete yet. Spirit: "So, you up for this, buddy?" justin: i hope so...this sort of thing isnt...what im used to. ._.;;;;; Spirit: "Hey, come on! It's not that hard! Here, we can practice. Marie will be Stocking, I'll be Kid--" marie: nah. -elsewhere- Arthur: "Zzz..." tamaki: zzzzzz Arthur: *turns over in bed, his mouth near her ear* "...love..." tamaki: O/////O Arthur: "...love you, Tamaki..." tamaki: O////////////////////////////////////////O Arthur: *hug* tamaki: ./////////////. Arthur: *small kiss in his sleep* tamaki: >////< Arthur: "Zzz..." *his hand rests along her chest* -POW- tamaki: =n= Arthur: *knocked to the floor, pulling the blanket with him* "??!!" -morning- Shamrock: *seated on the floor in front of the hotel room door...asleep* "Zzz..." lavender: *light slaps to his cheek* eeey wake up. Shamrock: "Wh-Huh?" lavender: *in her undergarments* mornin sham. Shamrock: "...I thought you were getting your own room?" Higan: "Checking on you." *shirtless* lavender: and himawari. Shamrock: "!!! Himawari! Is she okay?" lavender: yeah, she's right here. himawari: zzzzz.... Shamrock: *sigh of relief* "Goodness..." lavender: ... Shamrock: "...I'll...go get you all breakfast." himawari:....... -at the hotel cafe- Shamrock: *comes to the cafe--* Touma: "Hello." Shamrock: "!!!" -no one else seems to pay mind to the situation- Touma: "Been awhile, Prisoner #108." Shamrock: *glares* Touma: "Relax...No point making a scene. Not when I want to see where this goes..." Shamrock: "...I can kill you where you stand." Touma: "And I have two vampires in your room that will be dead if you do--and another that will be back under my thumb if you don't shut up and listen." Shamrock: "!!!" Touma: "I have a message for your new master, Miss Nakatsukasa. Tell her I have a proposition...and she should consider it. I would hate for her to get a bad deal..." Touma: *leaves a $100 bill on the counter* "Ma'am, this gentleman's breakfast is on me..." *turns to leave* Jun: *at another table...overhearing* -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Lisa, I got what you wanted." lisa: awesome. Vulcan: "You're welcome. I also picked up something for movie night." lisa: oh? Vulcan: *holds up 'Lion King'* yu: woah! Vulcan: *nods* "Can try it out on new home theater..." -elsewhere- Victor: *putting drops into a solution* nozomi: *taking notes* Victor: "Hmmm...Low sulfur in these remains...Odd." nozomi: how so? Victor: "Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in human bodies...but it's hardly here in this sample. Almost as if not quite human..." nozomi: what do you think that could mean? Victor: "Potentially a fundamental change to the body's chemical composition upon transformation into a Flame Being...perhaps the sulfur is depleted with the amount of flames generated..." nozomi: that does make sense.... Victor: *nods* "We'll know after additional samplings...How goes your research?" -elsewhere- Giovanni: *looking through a photo album* soldier: sir? Giovanni: "??? What?" soldier: nothing sir.....what are you looking at? Giovanni: "...Documents." *the photo album is opened to Giovanni next to a small boy...holding a robo-puppy* -elsewhere- Kishiri: *half of his face is covered in marker* TT_TT hanako: ^w^ Hibana: *snapping pics* "This is going online." *picks up Hanako--smooch* Kishiri: TTT_TTT gabriella: our baby's a little artist! Hibana: "We are going to need another fridge for all her artwork!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: "...and that is what happened." lavender: shit.... Shamrock: "He likely knows our location...who knows who else he has here..." lavender: ....we need to get her somewhere safe... Shamrock: "...He already knows about Tsubaki housing us...Where else is there to go?" -and so- mahiru: you want us to do what now? Shamrock: "Just for awhile..." mahiru: ....alright then. kaori: we'll set up a room for her. Shamrock: *nods* "Thank you." kaori: it's not a problem. uzuki: *looks at higan*... O-O;;;; Higan: "..." *waves* "Hello." uzuki: IDONTKNOWYOUWEHAVENEVERMET! *exits* kaori:...?? Higan: "...Huh.” lavender: weird. Higan: "...Familiar..." lavender: maybe. *shrug* Shamrock: "...Right. Well, then..." *looks at Himawari* himawari: *grabs his arm*.............. Shamrock: "...I can stay with you, if you want, Himawari." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "Do you feel better, Maki? You seemed...off a few days ago." maki: im goooood~<3 =u= Takehisa: "..." *stares at Shinra* "What did you do to her?" shinra: why am i getting blamed?! Takehisa: "Because it's always you, Designated Protag." shinra: THAT'S WAY TOO META! Takehisa: "Then get back to work before I bring a wall down onto you!" *looking more annoyed and frantic than usual* shinra: ok ok! jeez. Takehisa: "...I will work on paperwork. Nice, happy paperwork. Maki, come along, as I need your signature..." maki: okaaaaay~ shinra:....i think we broke her. tamaki: no shit. -elsewhere- Lawless: *in an afro* romina: ..... julian: what in blazes...?? Lawless: "And check these out--!" *he lifts a leg to show he is wearing roller skates* "Disco!" licht: ..... Lawless: *starts singing, dancing on the skates* "Oo-ee-oo-ee! Oo--" *slips, flying up and falling, landing on his head* "OUCH! The afro did nothing to cushion the fall!" licht: rest in peace. he died as he lived; a pretentious and melodramatic idiot. julian: (thinking: a lot like a certain pianist....namely you. -_-; ) Lawless: "...I'm deader than disco. HA HA H--Ow! It hurts to laugh now..." X~X -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *asleep, dreaming* "Mmmm~" fang-hua: ....... *reading* Tsukiyo: *sleep-dreaming* "More, Commander...yes, with that hottie nurse..." fang-hua: ._____________.; Tsukiyo: *still sleep talking* "Oh...Fang, welcome..." *smile-drooling* fang-hua:.......... *pours water on her face* Tsukiyo: *slight gargling sound, sitting up in shock* "HUH-WHA-WHERE?! ..." *looks up* "...Oh, hey, Fang! What's up?" -elsewhere- Jeje: "...I can't find it..." metsu: maybe i can help? Jeje: *nods* "It was an old book..." -elsewhere- Kuro: "Cat cafe." mahiru: yep. it's the perfect job for us both! -elsewhere- marie: *siiiighs* another date gone down the sink... Stein: "...That bad?" marie: yeah, my date kept trying to off himself. TT~TT Stein: "...What the hell?" marie: it gets weirder, he tried to talk me into a double suicide! Stein: "...You know that you should never consider that." marie: i wasnt going to! eventually his coworker had to come pick him up...they're sending a fruitbasket to my apartment as an apology. Stein: "...Is it organic?" -elsewhere- Anya: *listening to music while reading...* mio: what'cha listening to? Anya: "...P-P-Piano playing..." mio: cool. Anya: =\\\\\= *while reading her romance book, she imagines...* (dream!licht: fly away to heaven with me, my angel~) (Dream!Anya: *in white dress with angel wings* "Oh, yes, my love~") mio:....*takes out a juicebox....and squirts it up anya's nose* (Dream!Lawless: *in a red suit...smiles at Anya*) (Dream!Anya: "???") (*In the dream, rain breaks out open, drenching Anya...*) Anya: *snort* "ARG! What the devil?!!" mio: you ok? Anya: "Not when you are shoving fruit juices up my nasal passages!" -elsewhere- Relan: *flipping through images online of cosplay...* -elsewhere- stocking: =_____= ugh. frickin mr kaoru.... Kid: "Rough day?" stocking: yeah, the teacher cut off in the middle of class for a fucking booty call. so unprofessional. Kid: "...Jeez. What a weirdo." stocking: at least he's far more tolerable than triple A batteries. Kid: *smirk* "Rather low bar..." stocking: X'D Kid: "Let's have some tea and let you relax." stocking: yeah, i would like that. Kid: *smiles, as he heats water* "...I think this work is good for you." stocking: *she smiles* Kid: *serves her tea* "Your students are so lucky..." stocking: i guess. Kid: "..." *small laugh* "I am lucky, too...'teacher.'" stocking: 7w7~<3 Kid: *holds her hand* stocking: *smiles and kisses him* Kid: *smooch* =w= stocking: ^////^ Kid: "And when you have your students, you'll have any help you need from the DWMA, too." stocking: that's good to know. Kid: *rubs along her hand* stocking: *blush* Kid: *smiles* "I can also help with studying..." stocking: i would like that. Kid: *nods* "I think I know some ways to help with retention and memory. I heard walnuts are rich in brain-fuel." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *singing along to 'The Circle of Life'* lisa: vul, you're drunk, please get some sleep. Vulcan: "...'Kay." *collapses on the couch* lisa:...*sighs and puts the blanket over him* Vulcan: =w= "Hakuna..." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *looking at produce* kirei: how about these? *she seems to have let her hair grow a bit longer now* Benimaru: *smiles gently at her* "Yes. Those look great." *looks at her hair* kirei: *smiles* we'll be taking these please. Fruit Stand Employee: *nods* "Very well--whatever for the Commander and his wife--" kirei: O///O Benimaru: ._. "...Just the fruit, please." -elsewhere- Black Star: "...Himawari and Shamrock...C3..." tsubaki:..... -the phone rings- tsubaki: yes? Touma: "Miss Nakatsukasa." tsubaki: *frozen in fear*...yes? Black Star: "!!!" Touma: "You have been keeping secrets..." tsubaki: *trembling*...what do you want? Touma: "...You." tsubaki: !!!! Touma: "You have been holding out on me, Miss Nakatsukasa...I had no idea two of my former...associates were now in your possession. We have to speak if you wish to continue keeping them." tsubaki: ....i wont let you hurt them. we're under agreement. any subclass that finds their way under my care is protected from C3 harming them! Touma: *finally loses control* "Agreements change when you take what belongs to me!" tsubaki: !! shuuhei: mr touma.. Touma: *looks at Shuuhei* "What?!" shuuhei: *adjust glasses* perhaps it'd be in best interest not to lose your cool. Touma: "..." *inhales, exhales, smiles politely* "We really should speak soon, Miss Nakatsukasa. I'm sure we can arrange an exchange that is suitable to both of us." tsubaki:......*hangs up....collapsing to her knees and crying* Black Star: *rushes to her, hugging her* tsubaki: *holding him* Black Star: "It's going to be okay..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "..." reimi: you ok? Mr. Tsubaki: "I worry..." reimi: hmmm.. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I may visit them soon..." reimi: you mean...- Mr. Tsubaki: "Just for a bit...and I think you should meet them as well." reimi: would that be ok? Mr. Tsubaki: *smiles, nods* "I think so." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *looking at one of the photos of him as a child* "..." kirei:...*she smiles* Benimaru: "...They say I look more like my mother." kirei: ah. Benimaru: "...I wonder..." kirei: hmm? Benimaru: "...Would she think I'm good at parenting?" kirei:...im sure she would. Benimaru: "..." *smiles* "Thank you. She would...appreciate you." -elsewhere- Shamrock: "..." *opens a case...* lavender: ?? Shamrock: *inside is a sniper rifle* lavender: .____.; Shamrock: "...What is frustrating is that I lost my good eye for this kind of thing..." lavender: just....what are you planning with that thing? .____.;;;; Shamrock: "This is going to end in one way: with someone getting hurt. And it is not going to be anyone in this family." lavender: .... Shamrock: "...He's not going to stop...He could make this a war..." lavender: ...... *thinking back to what mr tsubaki had said* Shamrock: "...I will be careful. You know we cannot let them hurt Himawari." lavender: *nods* Shamrock: "...And don't tell Tsubaki. She will not like this plan..." lavender: .... Shamrock: "...I'm going to patrol..." lavender: hey sham...be careful, ok? Shamrock: "...Roger." lavender:..... (thinking: i really hope you know what you're doing...) Shamrock: *exits with his case...* -later, sunset- Touma: *in his hotel room, in slacks and a white shirt, sipping on bourbon* -knock- maid: you called, sir? Touma: "..." *looks through peephole* -she seems to be a fairly attractive young lady, presumably mid-late 20s.- Touma: *smiles, opens the door* "Hello..." maid: room service. *smiles* Touma: *stands aside* "Yes, thank you..." maid: *starts cleaning* Touma: "...I appreciate your assistance..." maid: just doing my job, sir. Touma: "....I always appreciate having someone take such care...You are quite organized..." maid: oh, thank you. *friendly smile* Touma: "You're very welcome, Miss..." maid: *nods and starts making the bed* Touma: "And it is satisfying to hear someone so polite...You have a kind voice." maid: oh, um... Touma: "What is your name?" maid: oh, it's lana. Touma: "I am pleased to meet you." *takes her hands, which envelope hers* "I am Taishi Touma." lana: nice to meet you mr touma...arent you part of that conference being held here? Touma: *nods* "I am. We are trying to solve various challenges..." lana: sounds interesting....ok, that should be everything. i'll just be going now, sorry to bother you, sir. Touma: "Do you have a moment?" lana: hmm? Touma: "You see, I have this chilled bottle, and it would be a shame to let it go to waste." lana: i appreciate the offer, but i really shouldnt be drinking on the job. Touma: "Would one small glass be so bad?" lana: just the same. and i have other rooms to work with. Touma: "...Well, when you get off of work, I would like to thank you..." lana: *nods and exits* Touma: *smiles, watching her* ("She wants me...") -elsewhere- Black Star: "...She's sleeping..." tsubaki: zzzz..... Sakuya: "That's good..." *pats Naho's shoulder* naho: *frowns, worried about tsubaki* Black Star: "...This Touma guy...is a bastard..." naho: he suuuuuuucks. >Xp Sakuya: "Putting it mildly...After what he's done, I want to rip his throat out..." naho: same! otogiri:... Black Star: "Not sure we can get away with that. Lord Death requires more info before giving permission for a kill..." otogiri: not to mention being the vice branch manager of a powerful organization... Black Star: "I think Lord Death has assassinated heads of organizations...but it gets messy..." naho:..... Black Star: *sigh* "We just have to get stronger for this...Keep our guard up...Get more allies..." naho:...*nods* Sakuya: "Maybe you should try some of your DWMA buddies. Got to be someone up for putting a little fear into C3 jerks." tsubaki: i'll see what we can do. Black Star: "!!! Oh...You're awake." *smiles* tsubaki: i've kind of been awake for a few moments.... Black Star: "Glad..." *pats her shoulder* -elsewhere- Victor: "Here's the next results, Doc." karin: thanks. *examining the papers* Victor: "So, Doc...You've known Nozomi for a bit, yeah?" karin: yeah, her father and i went way back...*sad smile* Victor: "...I'm sure he was as honorable as his daughter." karin: *she nods* he was so close to finding a cure for all of this...*sigh* what an ironic way to go out... Victor: "..." ("Or intentional...if someone _wanted_ to stop him from finding that cure...") "I'm sorry." karin:...he was a good man. Victor: *nods* "...You and Nozomi memorialize him?" karin: *she nods* Victor: "..." *looks away* "...I'm glad you do so..." karin: you lose anyone either? Victor: "...I lose count..." karin:..... Victor: "...I'm almost done with these tests. Then I'll take a break..." -elsewhere- Kid: =w= stocking: *panting* =u= Kid: "M-My...You are...enthusiastic today." stocking: *nuzzle* =w=~<3 Kid: *holds her* "...Have I told you how perfect you are?" *small squeeze* stocking: mmmmn~<3 Kid: "...You do have a beautiful body...I love how you are..." stocking: *kisses his neck* Kid: "A-Ah! <3 " stocking: still sensitive~? Kid: =\\\\\= *meek nod* stocking: hehe, cute. *kiss* u///u Kid: *small moan, as he kisses back* stocking: god i love you so much... Kid: *holding her close* "I love you, too...." stocking: *smiles and kisses her right ring finger* im so happy... Kid: *smiles* "I am, too...I cannot wait to marry you..." stocking: ^^ Kid: "...But, good things are worth the wait..." *kiss on her neck* -elsewhere- Arthur: *practicing with his sword...* karin: *shiny eyes* did you build this?? Arthur: "??? The sword? Not quite...Not alone." karin: is that plasma? Arthur: *nods* "I send it out through my flame abilities...like a blade. Because I am a knight." karin: that's so cool! Arthur: -\\\- "Th-Thank you, Doctor..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: *on the rooftop* "Is the TV on yet?!" *adjusts the satellite dish* mana: yeah! Shotaro: "Great! I'll be right down--" *slips on the roof* o____O -catch- chie: careful there. *she caught him with a shadow net* Shotaro: "...Neat! Can you make a hammock for the backyard with one of these?!" chie: ^^; toru: *giggles* Yohei: "Your mommy is very impressive, Toru." chie: aww. toru: ma! ma! chie: *shiny eyes* ahhh! Yohei: "So smart!" -elsewhere- Shamrock: *enters an abandoned room...across the street from the hotel* "..." -someone watches- Shamrock: *assembles his rifle...looks out the window* ("Where is that bastard...?") ???:....mr vampire? Shamrock: "?!!" *turns around* mafura: hiya mr vampire! ^^ Shamrock: "...Oh no--" mafura: ~? Shamrock: "Wh-What are you doing here?" mafura: mr touma asked mafura-chan to follow you. he saw you out the window. Shamrock: "...Oh no...You, um...aren't going to tell Mr. Touma, are you?" mafura: tell him what? Owo Shamrock: "...How about you not tell Touma that you saw me? And you let me run away?" mafura: ~? Shamrock: "...I'm going to leave now. Excuse me." *makes a run for it* mafura: .......~? Shamrock: *leaps from window to fire escape, looking for an exit down the alley* -at the hotel- Touma: *sipping a glass of milk, smiling* -knock- lana: me again. i heard there was a spill? (thinking: he requested me personally....red flags much?) Touma: *smiles* "Yes, sorry. I knocked over a glass of wine that I left on the table..." lana: ah. *looking around* *The bed looks made, its bedsheet pulled down slightly. Two glasses of wine are on the table, along with a tray of cheese and crackers. A jazz song is playing, one that pulls in the listener...* lana: *red flags going off* where's the spill? Touma: *stands, walks towards her...and passes in front of her to go around the table, to point at a large spill left under the table* "Right here." lana: ah... *she gets to work* Touma: *watches her work...staring along her body* "Thank you...If you don't mind, I do have an appointment soon, so I will go shower while you clean." lana: ok then. *trying to hurry up* Touma: *takes his bathrobe and enters the bathroom, shutting the door...leaving it open just a crack* -after a while, she finishes up and begins to leave- Touma: *exits* "Oh, you have finished!" lana: yeah. i'll just be going now. Touma: *he is in his towel* "Hold on...I am sorry for this last-minute request. I owe you..." *walks to his pants hanging on his chair, removing his wallet and holding out a $100 bill* lana: this much, really? Touma: *smiles* "I have found that, when you see good work, reward it, as you never know when you may require such assistance again in the future. Thank you, Lana." lana:...*she takes the money and nods, leaving* Touma: "If I ever need assistance, I know who to call." *smiles, waves* -she leaves- Touma: *smiles...as he removes a roll of tape, putting it along the table to pull a few of Lana's fingerprints* -elsewhere- lavender:..... himawari:.... Higan: "...He hasn't called in?" -knock- lavender: !!! Higan: "..." *looks out peephole* Shamrock: "..." Higan: *opens the door, letting him in* Shamrock: "..." *looks pale* lavender: sham holy fuck! Shamrock: "I...ran..." *collapses* lavender:... himawari:.......*leans against him* Shamrock: "..." *holds onto her* "We can't...We can't..." lavender: ....we should head home.. Higan: *nods* "Get up, buddy. We need to be with family again..." Shamrock: *shaking* -and so, they made it home- Sakuya: "..." *hugs Shamrock* naho: *hug* Shamrock: "?!! Wh-What is this?" naho: we were worried about you guys! >n< Shamrock: "..." *pats their backs* "We-We appreciate it..." naho: ^^ tsubaki:.... Shamrock: "...Ts-Tsubaki? I...couldn't do it..." tsubaki:....*hugs* im just glad....you're all ok... Shamrock: X_T *hug* -morning- Arthur: *yawn* tamaki: zzzz.... Arthur: *smiles, sliding out of bed, going to the kitchen...returning with a bowl of cereal and milk* tamaki: *nyaaawn* Arthur: "Good morning...love." tamaki:... o///o Arthur: "I, um...got you breakfast?" *passes the tray to her* -elsewhere- Hotel Clerk: "Lana? You okay?" lana: yeah, just had a hard time sleeping... Hotel Clerk: "...Is Sheryl still giving you a hard time?" lana: what? no...it's actually- Touma: "Ah, good morning!" *waves at the Clerk* "I wanted to tell you what a fine job Lana has done." lana: !! Hotel Clerk: "..." *puts on a smile* "Happy to hear, sir! Lana is an excellent employee, because we strive for excellence at--" Touma: "Good morning, Lana." *smiles* lana: m-morning. Touma: "I have meetings today, so I anticipate you will be cleaning my room while I'm out." lana: probably, unless someone else gets to it first, haha. ^^;;; Touma: "I hope not. I don't think anyone does the work as well as you." Clerk: *suspicious glance* lana: ^^; Touma: "And as incentive--" *pulls out a $100 bill* Clerk: *EVEN MORE SUSPICIOUS GLANCE* lana: oh, no i really couldnt sir. and to be honest i really shouldnt. *uneasy, but trying to remain calm* Touma: "..." *smiles* "I admire your ethics, Lana. I hope you are repaid in kind for how you have been so good to me." lana: y-yeah... Touma: *exits* Clerk: "W...T...F?" lana: yeah, red flags much? Clerk: "I'm reassigning your floor and sending Goliath to tend to Mr. Touma's room..." Goliath: *giant gorilla man* "Yo." lana: thanks. Clerk: "And if he tries anything, let me know...He has money, but I may have something to help..." lana: *she nods* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *shaking in bed* tsubaki: i brought some tea. Shamrock: "Th-Thank you..." *struggling to reach the cup...shaking* tsubaki:....*pats his shoulder* Shamrock: "...He knows...He has to know..." tsubaki:.... Shamrock: "...I can't do anything. I'm useless...and now he is going to hurt you and everyone else..." tsubaki: .....*hug* you did your best. we'll keep everyone safe. Shamrock: "I failed you...young master...Himawari..." tsubaki: *pats his back* it's ok... Shamrock: *slowly calms down...tries sipping the tea...* -it's chamomile- Shamrock: *yawn* "It is relaxing..." tsubaki: *smiles* i figured you'd like it. Shamrock: "..." *small smile before he yawns* tsubaki: you should get some rest. Shamrock: *already collapsed on the bed...* "Zzz..." tsubaki:....*tucks him in* Higan: *smiles, watching* "You're good at that." tsubaki: thank you. Higan: "Got another Team Mom in this house." tsubaki: eh? naho: actually 3, tsubaki, lavender, and sham. lavender: aw. Higan: "3 Moms...We can call you '3M,' 'cause you stick together." naho:....huh? Higan: "You know, 3M. They manufacture tape. Stick? Sticky? Stick together?" naho: booooo. =n= lavender: ha! Higan: "At least someone appreciates my jokes." *smiles* naho: sure old man, sure. Higan: "In any case, glad that there are a bunch of you. I know the others need it..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *playing around with his projector* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *dancing in his office* maki: hmm? Akitaru: "I heard that dance can limber me up for more lifting." maki: ah. Akitaru: "I even thought about this--" *holds up a brochure for ballet* maki: oh? Akitaru: "Yeah. Might give me something to do outside of the firehouse." maki: sounds like fun! Akitaru: "I know, right! I was trying to convince others to join in, but they weren't interested--" Takehisa: "..." shinra: hey arthur, you should give it a try. Arthur: "...I am a knight. Knights don't wear tights." Takehisa: "...Should you tell him?" shinra: hey, it'll increase your smooth moves! plus i bed you'd impress tamaki with it. Arthur: *suddenly in tights, leaping around the room--and into a wall* tamaki:... Akitaru: "...Call for medical support." Arthur: X____X -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: T_T fang-hua: you ok? Tsukiyo: "Just stressed...Everything keeps changing around here." fang-hua: ...*pats her back* Tsukiyo: "...Maybe I need a vacation." fang-hua: if it helps... Tsukiyo: "...I hope so..." -elsewhere- Emine: "Lin..." lin: yes? Emine: *holds up black roses* lin: aww, thank you. *hug* Emine: -\\\\- "You are...welcome." lin: ^///^ Emine: "..." *rests his head against her shoulder* lin: ^^ *pat pat* Emine: *small kiss on the cheek* -elsewhere- Touma: *enters hotel lobby* mafura: *staring at the fish tank, making faces* Touma: "...Mafura? What are you doing?" mafura: fishies. Touma: "You like staring at them, huh?" mafura: shiny... Touma: "...Would you like a fish?" -elsewhere- Hibana: "The wait is the hardest part..." *staring at microwave* hanako: *watching* Hibana: "You'll like popcorn, though. Very fluffy!" hanako: *waiting* *POP* hanako: wah! Hibana: "Hee hee...That's why it's called *pop*corn..." hanako: hehe ^^ gabriella: ^^ Hibana: *opens the microwave and pulls out the popcorn, pouring it into a tiny kid-size bowl* "Here, sweetie. Try some." -nom- hanako: mmm. ^^ Hibana: "I know, right? Wait until we try some seasoning." ^^ -elsewhere- shinra: *asleep*..... ???: "...Burst..." shinra: ?? (thinking: im in that dark place again....?) ???: "...It is beautiful..." shinra: ?? -the area changes to resemble vulcan's shop- shinra: ??? *KNOCK KNOCK* shinra: ?? ???: "We have come for you, Vulcan..." shinra: ?!.... !!! *A portion of the roof falls down, slamming Vulcan down onto the floor* shinra: *tries to kick it away, but something pulls him back* ?! Hood: *clutching him by the back of his neck* "Hello...Devil." shinra: !!!! Hood: *to other hoods* "Bring the mechanic. We will have good use of him..." shinra: stop it! *bolts awake* -PUNCH- tamaki: MOTHERFUCKER! Arthur: "...Run." shinra: w-what? Arthur: "She's going to kill you, man..." tamaki: shinra! what the fuck is wrong with you you just started screaming bloody murder and decked me! Arthur: *nod nod* "Yes, what is the fuck wrong with you?' shinra: *shivering* Arthur: "??? Oh no..." tamaki:....is it the dreams again? shinra:...*nods* Arthur: "...Tell the Commander?" tamaki:......*awkward hug* hey there, its ok... shinra: *whimpering* Arthur: "..." *pat pat* shinra: *calming down a bit* Arthur: "...Maybe do something to get your mind off of this?" shinra: ...maybe. tamaki: maybe you can watch funny videos? or candy kit tutorials? that always helps me calm down. Arthur: "Funny cat videos--" tamaki: shut up. Arthur: ^^;; "Or maybe talk with Iris and Relan?" shinra:..sounds good. -at the 3rd- Relan: Q_____Q "So...angry..." mikami: *pat pat* ryuuko: .... Relan: "Why is the Commander acting out like this?" mikami: i dont know....*putting disinfectant on relan's cheek* Relan: "I-I thought I was getting better! I've been trying so hard--and I--and I--I just want to be good!" mikami: .... *hug* ryuuko: *pats his back* Relan: *slowly calms down...* mikami: would you like to visit shinra? Relan: *nod nod* -later- shinra: hey re-....!!! rel! Relan: *recoils, covers his face* shinra:...*hugs him* who did this? Relan: "...H-He didn't mean to...I think..." shinra:.....*rubs his back* its ok..im here..iris is here... iris:....*hug* Relan: *crying* "I'm sorry...I'm sorry..." iris: it's ok...you didnt do anything wrong... Relan: "...I'm weak..." shinra: you arent weak... Relan: "...I'm not a flame person...I can't give last rites...I'm useless..." iris: even if you dont have those abilities, that doesnt make you useless. you can still help in your own way. Relan: *sniff* "Not when I'm so slow...not strong..." shinra: .....you do have strengths. you're kind, you're a good listener. Relan: "...I am?" shinra: *he nods* Relan: *sniff* "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- Mikuni: *in a bikini* metsu:.....*not even phased in the slightest* Jeje: "...Why?" Mikuni: "Summertime!" metsu:...it's still april... Mikuni: "...Early summertime!" -a few days later- kirika: congrats on parenthood. Giriko: TT~TT "My baby..." kirika:...she's got your eyes. Giriko: *sniff* "S-Such a beautiful babe..." *stroking her hair* baby: *asleep* arachne: *holding her* Giriko: "She'll need a name..." arachne: hello anna. anna: ^o^ Giriko: "..." *smiles widely* "Perfect!" kirika: cute. Giriko: "Hey, Anna..." -elsewhere- Patty: *face down in bed* liz: feeling ok? Patty: "...Job interview..." liz: oh....want to talk about it? Patty: *lifts her head* "I'm not sure it went well...I was applying for a promotion at the daycare..." liz: *listening* Patty: "...and I don't think I made a good impression. When one of the interviewees didn't say 'gesundheit,' I made him sit in the corner...with no juice box..." liz: *nods* Patty: "...I shouldn't have done that to the boss..." -elsewhere- Shamrock: *yawns* himawari: zzzz... Shamrock: "??? When did you get here?" himawari: zzzz.... Shamrock: "..." *looks at her* ("Maybe she is hungry?") himawari: *hugs his arm* Shamrock: "..." *holds her* himawari:...*small smile* Shamrock: "..." *smiles* -later- Shamrock: "...Good day, all..." lavender: mornin' naho: morning~! Sakuya: "Yo." Higan: "Hey." Belkia: "SHAAAAAAAM!" *glomp* lilac: !! Shamrock: "Unhand me! I was morose, not dead!" tsubaki: feeling any better? lavender: yeah, you were in there for days... Shamrock: "..." *sniffs himself, grimaces* "Oh, no..." lavender: you ok? Shamrock: "I have a very strict cleaning schedule--and I smell now..." lavender: then go take a shower then. Shamrock: "...I was going to make food for Himawari, though..." -later- Shamrock: x\\\\\- "So relaxed now..." otogiri: that's good. Shamrock: "Now, I can cook..." lavender: alright then. Shamrock: *cracks eggs to start omelets* -elsewhere- Lawless: *reading* licht: *practicing piano* Lawless: *starts reading his poetry in time with the music* "And lo it fell..." romina: *practicing her punches in the gym room* *The punches and music start to form a music...Lawless keeps reading* Lawless: "...from up the new empire..." kranz: *smiles* (thinking: i love it when a good morning comes together) -elsewhere- Shotaro: *opens the cabinet* "Darn...All the cereal is gone." -elsewhere- Spirit: "Any better luck on the dating circuit, Marie?" marie: not yet, but i have gotten a few messages. Spirit: "Oh? On a dating site?" marie: *nods* Spirit: "Anyone with potential?" marie: still reviewing. Spirit: *nods* "Want me to take a look?" marie: are you ok with that? Spirit: "If you don't mind, I don't. Why, anything embarrassing?" marie: not really. Spirit: *looks at the candidates* "...Ugh. I saw that guy at bars years ago...Skeevy." marie: alright then. *deletes the message* Spirit: "Huh. Lawyer. Separated. Looks like a younger picture..." -elsewhere- Kid: *reviewing papers* stocking: *napping* Kid: *looks over the seating chart...* "I think that will be a good place..." stocking: zzz... Kid: *smiles at her, as he leaves and returns with donuts...* stocking: *yawwwn* Kid: "A treat for you~" stocking: *kiss* Kid: -\\\\\- -elsewhere- Relan: "Zzz..." shinra: .....*strokes his head* Relan: *small yawn, smile* "...Hey." shinra: feeling better now? Relan: *nods* "Very much so." shinra: *smiles* mikami just called. she and ryuuko are looking after buttons for you. Relan: "D'aw..." *hugs Shinra* "That's so kind." shinra: *he smiles* look, mikami posted this to her instagram. -the picture is of buttons with a message of 'get better soon, relan'- Relan: QWQ -elsewhere- naho: *focused* Sakuya: "How's it looking?" naho: *writing stuff down* Sakuya: "Naho? What are you writing?" naho: *she's working on the class assignment Sakuya: *pouts, returns to his assignment* -elsewhere- Shamrock: *inhales, shaking a bit* tsubaki: are you alright? Shamrock: *smiles* "Yes...Just the sensation of breathing..." lavender: *snoozing, higan's hair draped over her like a shawl* Higan: "Zzz..." *happy smile* lavender: *nuzzle* Higan: *yawns, holds her* tsubaki: *smiles* Shamrock: *smiles as well* "Peaceful." tsubaki: *nods* Shamrock: "...I want to stay here." tsubaki: hmm? Shamrock: "It is peaceful here..." tsubaki: *she nods* Shamrock: "...I want to thank you...especially after how rude I have been to you..." tsubaki: *smiles* Shamrock: "You truly are a patient person..." tsubaki: thank you. ^^; Shamrock: "...Please take good care of him." *serious face* "Because if you hurt my young master, I will break you..." tsubaki: owo; Shamrock: *happy face* "Himawari, would you like some juice?" himawari:...yes please Shamrock: "I hope grape juice is okay..." *pours some* -elsewhere- stocking: *hugging kid* Kid: *weak smile* stocking: it's ok kid... Kid: "...I know...I just feel...that pang of sadness now and then." stocking: *nods and rubs his back and shoulders* Kid: "..." *holds onto her, crying a bit* stocking: *kisses his forehead* Kid: *hugs her* "I just...do not know what will happen next. And sometimes that scares me, you know?" stocking: *nods* Kid: "..." *holds onto her* "Please...don't go." stocking: i wont. i promise. Kid: "..." *nods* "Could you just...hold me? And I can hold you?" stocking: of course kid. Kid: *does so, still crying but holding her close* stocking: *hums gently* Kid: *holds onto her...closes his eyes, sighing* stocking: i love you kid... *kisses his ring finger* Kid: "I love you, Stocking..." *holds her, crying* stocking: *kisses him* Kid: *kisses back, hugging her* stocking: hmmm.... Kid: *yawns...closes his eyes* stocking: .....*rubs his back* Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: *smiles* Kid: *lies in bed, sleeping* stocking:..i love you kid....so much. Kid: *smiles in his sleep* stocking: *strokes his hair* Kid: *sleeping soundly* -elsewhere- naho: we're home~! Sakuya: *waves* Shamrock: *smile* "How did your day go?" naho: it went well. *smiles* Sakuya: "Yeah. A little worried about the essay I wrote..." tsubaki: if you guys need any help, let us know, ok? Sakuya: "...Thanks...Um, how good are you at sentence structure?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: *looking at a photograph* lisa: *also looking* Vulcan: *taps it* "There's Dad." lisa: ah...*smiles* Vulcan: *taps again* "And my uncle." lisa: i see. *The picture is burnt in the corner* lisa: who's that? Vulcan: "...Someone lost." lisa: oh... Vulcan: "..." *places the photo back on the wall* "...You feed the animals?" lisa: *nods* put food out for the cats this morning. Vulcan: *smiles* "Thanks..." -elsewhere- Gopher: "..." *clothes ripped, covered in mud* kirika: holy fuck, what happened?? Gopher: *sniff* "I...had a bad fight..." kirika:...where are they? Gopher: "Th-They hang out at this bar...even though they're underage..." kirika: *cracks knuckles* im going to whup their asses. Gopher: "...I-I know you can...but they may be drunk, which could make them more violent--" kirika: tch-, i've handled way worse.....way worse.... *And so* Drunk #1: *towers over Kirika, growls* kirika: *KICKS HIM IN THE JUNK* Drunk #1: Q_____Q *collapses* Drunk #2: "She hit Big Freddie! Get her!" kirika: *grabs a chair and slams it at him* *Chair smashes...* Drunk #2: *still standing--with splinters dug into his chest* "...Ow!" -later- kirika: *panting, bloodied, but alright none the less* heh...ow... Gopher: D: "You're hurt!" kirika: i-im alright. i gave those assholes a good what for... *wince* Gopher: *supports her, even as he cringes from his own pain* "L-Let's get to medical..." kirika: good call. -later- lord death: it was a noble thing you did today. extremely stupid and reckless, but noble none the less. Stein: "...Honestly. These are pretty severe injuries..." kirika: how bad? Gopher: "Very noble!" .w. Stein: "Deep cuts. One cracked rib. Sprained ankle. Oh, and I'll have to take that arm off--" lord death+kirika: WHAT?! Gopher: D:< Stein: "...Kidding. Doctor's humor." kirika: dude, that was a shit move. i mean, it's bad enough i lost my eye already. Stein: "...I thought it would lighten the mood--" *PUNCH* Stein: *collapsed on the floor* Gopher: .^. kirika: dude holy shit. Gopher: "Never dare toy with her like that again! Or I will double your pain!" Stein: Q___Q "How did you learn to throw a punch like that?" Gopher: *holding his hand, which is now bloody from the punch hitting Stein* Q___Q kirika: jeez goph, take it easy there... Gopher: *hug* kirika:...*pat pat* Gopher: *calms down* Stein: "...What, don't I get a hug?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Oh, dear--chicken pox." hinata: =3= Mr. Tsubaki: "And if you caught it, your sister may as well...But we really got to be careful for any adults who have never caught it--" hikage: Q-Q Mr. Tsubaki: "...Given your proximity, you're probably going to get it. I better get more lotion and medicine for you. Be happy you are not adults: chicken pox can be fatal for them." hinata + hikage: D8 Mr. Tsubaki: "...Relax. You'll be in bed for a few weeks at most. And you can play connect the dots with the patterns!" -elsewhere- Yohei: *holding Toru* "It's okay..." toru: guuu... Yohei: "Daddy's here...You'll be okay..." toru: .....zzzz chie: poor baby. he just woke up crying.. Yohei: "A nightmare, maybe?" chie: ...maybe... Yohei: "...Hope he can sleep through for a few more hours." chie: *nods* Yohei: *yawn* "Maybe the same for us..." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Hi, Blair!" blair: hey girls~ kim: sup. Jacqueline: "We brought over some tea and snacks, if you're interested." blair: that sounds lovely~ kim: we got it at that market you recommended to us. Jacqueline: *nods* "Quite a selection." *goes into the kitchen, returns with plates* -elsewhere- Yumi: *shivering* lord death: *holds her* it's ok...kirika's alive, isnt she? Yumi: *nods* "It just gets to me sometimes, you know?" lord death:....*he nods* she's a passionate kid. Yumi: "...She's growing up. Able to take care of herself." lord death: *he nods* she's a strong kid. always in the moment. Yumi: *small smile* "I wasn't used to a stongwill child like that..." lord death: in that regard, she's an excellent 'other' for kid. not in a romantic sense, obviously. consider it like this; kid is the left brain, while kirika is the right brain. Yumi: *nods* "Yes, I can see that...although, the two tend to clash..." lord death: true, but if they somehow manage to put their differences aside, they'd make an excellent wonder duo! Yumi: "...Please tell me you aren't imagining them dressed as superheroes." lord death: *thinking about them as badass mafiosos*....nope? Yumi: *smiles, small smooch on the cheek* "Good." -elsewhere- Relan: *finishing another waffle* iris: how did they turn out? shinra: yummy! Relan: *mouth full, gives a thumbs up* -elsewhere- Kid: *yawn* stocking: morning. Kid: *smiles* "Morning." stocking: hehe~ *smooch* Kid: *smooch* "...Thank you." -elsewhere- Kuro: *cat screech* mahiru: ?? kuro?? Kuro: *pawing at small bird toy* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "Come back with that money!" bandit: *running* reimi: *pulls a wire, tripping the thief* Benimaru: "Excellent..." *kicks the bandit as he falls* bandit: ah! p-please! i need that money for my medicine! Benimaru: "...Which medicine?" bandit: i have a frequent cough! *cough cough.....very fakely* Benimaru: "...Here, I can treat that--" *pulls back his fist* bandit: *wince* kirei: *puts a hand on benimaru's shoulder with a worried face* Benimaru: "..." *sighs, picks up the bandit* "Let's get you to the jail." -elsewhere- Lawless: *looking through music albums* tsugumi: *listening to music* Anya: *picks up an album--then spots--* "!!!" licht: *also listening to music* Anya: .\\\\. *scooch scooch closer* "..." *looks over his shoulder* -seems he's listening to bach- Anya: "...So, you've gone back to Bach?" *pauses* licht: *he hasnt heard her* Anya: "..." *pokes his shoulder* licht: hmmn? what? Anya: "...You are into Bach?" licht: i'm a fan of the classics.....because.... *pose* im an angel. Anya: o\\\\\\o *swoon* mio: *facepalm* licht: *hasn’t even noticed* Lawless: D: *already caught Anya before she hit the floor* "Are you okay?!" Anya: "...Yes?" Lawless: ^\\\\\^ licht: i see you finally got a girlfriend, hyde. Lawless and Anya: o\\\\\\o "WH-WHAT?!" licht: i give you my blessings because....*pose* im an angel. Anya: *passes out again* Lawless: o\\\\\O;;; tsugumi: anyaaa!!! D8 ao: how sweet~ Anya: *mutters in her stupor* "Shut up...Ao..." ao: 7w7 Lawless: "...I, um, maybe should set you down, get you a drink..." -elsewhere- Hibana: *hug* gabriella: u///u Hibana: "So happy..." -elsewhere- Harvar: *asleep on the couch* ox: im home! Harvar: *opens one eye, as if he wasn't even asleep* "Okay." ox: mom's doing well. Harvar: "...I'm glad." -elsewhere- Takehisa: *looking through toolkit* karin: need something? Takehisa: "I was hoping to work on my bike, but I can't find the screwdriver..." karin: here you go. do you want that in regular or sonic? Takehisa: "...What?" karin: *holds out a regular screwdriver, as well as a sonic screwdriver replica from doctor who* Takehisa: "...Oh. From that show." *takes the regular screwdriver* "Thank you." karin: no probs. Takehisa: "...I hope to have this bike running well soon. Just about tightening it..." -elsewhere- Yohei: "Just adjusted GET, and..." chie: *watching* Yohei: "Okay. Time for GET to teach shapes..." get: ^o^ Yohei: "Look at his torso at each new shape projected..." toru: *shiny eyes* Yohei: ^^ "You'll be learning circles, squares, and triangles in no time." -elsewhere-