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0bsidian5ire · 6 years ago

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Design Theory (Scaeva Edition)

Summary: Getting new armor is always fun. Particularly when it's state-of-the-art Garlean armor designed by Nero tol Scaeva, Kharagal's research partner for the last several months. Naturally, Carmen decides they should show off their new armor to someone who will actually appreciate it and if that happens to involve trolling the Garlean Consulate, so much the better.

The Kungane Frumentari are not amused in the slightest.

Nero, when you get things right, boy do you get things right, Kharagal thought to herself as she flexed her arms to see how her new Scaevan Armor of Casting moved. It had a lot of give to it and was nowhere near as stiff as the older Ironworks armor was. Even the parts of it that were hard were very lightweight. Kharagal lightly rapped the strip of metal that covered the middle of her torso and cocked her head when it didn't sound quite like how metal did. Sounds like what the vanguards are covered with, cermet maybe? Nero had complained about how difficult it was to make cermet from Eorzean materials, but he also hadn't complained about it recently, which meant he had eventually figured out how to make it. Now that complaining made a lot more sense.

There was one last test to do. Kharagal let aether pool in her hand and held it against the coat's side panel. Instead of resisting the aether like most Garlean armor did, the Scaevan Coat of Casting absorbed it and conducted it along its seams, ready to be used. Oooh... so this is what you were talking about, Kharagal thought. "Anyone who says triple-weave carbon fiber can't conduct aether hasn't been making it right." Ha! This coat is amazing. And comfortable. I am definitely wearing this for the next major fight we have. If--

"Enjoyin' the new armor, I see?" Carmen walked up from changing into her own Scaevan armor.

Kharagal grinned at her. "Yeah why? The Resistance still grumbling about Rowena selling Garlean style armor made by a former Tribunus of the XIVth Legion?"

"Unfortunately." Carmen rolled her eyes. "But never mind that. You got any plans for the rest o' today?"

"Well, I was going to test this out." Kharagal patted her new Scaevan Grimoire and grinned at the thought. It had a basic tomestone reader built into it!

"Save that for tomorrow; I got an idea." Carmen was grinning like she had the one time she had managed to sneak into the Sekisegumi Barracks and grab their complete roster and their guard patterns of Kugane for the next few months without being found out. "I was thinkin' we should get our advertisin' o' Rowena's new armor out o' the way and show it off to someone who would appropriately appreciate it."

"Okay..." Kharagal looked at her in puzzlement. By this time, just the word that Rowena had new armor would have most adventurers dropping all their hard-earned tomestones at her feet to get it. "What am I missing here?"

"You'll see," said Carmen. "It'll only work if we're in Kugane though. Bring your nail varnish, or somethin' else you can do with your hands for a while. We aren' really going to be doing anythin'. I know you'll like it."

"Alright," said Kharagal and reached down into the compressed hyperbolic space bounded by her Accompaniment Node to get her nail varnish. Carmen didn't do much in the way of practical jokes. If Carmen said Kharagal would like whatever it was, then she probably would. Besides, her nails needed to be redone anyway.

Once they were in Kugane, Carmen led Kharagal to the Ijin District and ducked around the side of the Ruby Bazaar out of view. "Alright, here's the idea," said Carmen. "I was thinkin' we should just show up and walk down to the Garlean Consulate and sit at that one table near it no one ever sits at and jus' have some meaningless small talk for a few hours."

"Oh," gaped Kharagal. "You mean that one table everyone knows is near enough to the Consulate that it's always on their security footage and always gets picked up by the microphones they built into the fence?" The "everyone" in this case was Hancock.

"Yep," nodded Carmen. "That one. I figure we'll get at least a few good conversations out of everyone else in the Ijin District too. Might as well make those count for somethin'. I wouldn' want the security footage to be too boring to re-watch tonight."

"Give me a second," Kharagal said and pulled out her new grimoire. "If we're going to be messing with the Garleans' heads that much, we might as well go the whole nine yalms." With a twist of aether, Garuda-Egi took on the appearance of Shinryu-Egi, a long-tailed dragon that flashed all the colors of the rainbow. "Now we're ready," she told Carmen.

"Show-time then," Carmen sing-songed and the two woman walked out into the thick of the Ijin District. Stares from all directions followed them all the way to the Consulate.

Most of the tables on the plaza in front of the Garlean Consulate had people sitting at them, but the one nearest the Consulate didn't. Carmen slid fluidly onto one of the benches around it and Khargal sat opposite her. The angle of the benches gave anyone at the Consulate looking at them a great view of the armor they were wearing, which was the point after all. Circling a few fulms above the table was Shinryu-Egi.

Kharagal pulled out her set of nail files and a bottle of the Sky Blue Metallic Nail Varnish she had fallen in love with. It was true that her nails had been getting long and some of the points were becoming too dull for her taste. Carmen pulled out her set of magitek maintenance tools and began disassembling one of her Scaevan Daggers for cleaning. Kharagal could tell Carmen was disassembling it much slower then usual.

"So," Kharagal said as she filed away at her thumb-nail. "What's your take on Kugane's underground shipping business?"

Carmen smirked at that. For them, this was small talk. And anyone who knew anything about espionage should know all of this anyway. "Kugane needs to do something about its import taxes. You know it's gettin' bad when the EATC is specifically talkin' with the Confederates and Rowena to figure out a way around them. By this point, they'd almost rather skip Kugane all together to get to Othard. And--" Carmen glanced at something behind Kharagal. "Well, this should be fun."

Khargal looked over her shoulder and waved. Hersande and a group of Clan Centurio hunters were walking over to them. Carmen was right; this was going to be fun.

By the time it was late afternoon in Kugane, Mutius goe Cimber was beginning to hope that the day was going to end up being an uncomplicated one. The Garleans had not insulted anyone yet and the East Aldenard Trading Company had only traded in the markets to day and not tried its hand at subterfuge. That hope was dashed when Silvaire eir Valtin rushed into his office without knocking. "We have had a Warrior of Light sighting," the elezen burst out.

Mutius resisted the urge to curse and resigned himself to having a busy night. "How many of them?" he got out as he and Silvaire made their way through the basement of the Garlean Consulate.

"Two, sir. The Auri mage and the Hyur ninja. They have not done anything yet, but you know how they are." The two men made it to the surveillance room the Frumentari had managed to squeeze into the Consulate during construction.

"I do indeed," Mutius almost snarled. "What have they done so far?"

"Nothing much," Silvaire said. "They just teleported in, but..." he gulped. "You should see what they are wearing for yourself, sir."

"Where are they now?" Mutius stared at the wall of cameras the Frumentari had managed to scatter over Kugane.

"They just entered the Ijin District," the roegadyn manning the surveillance equipment said. "We lost them for a bit but they turned up around the Ruby Bazaar as usual." She blew up the camera feed the Warriors of Light were in on the main screen.

Mutius caught a glimpse of two women; an au ra with purple hair, four horns and what looked like a simplified version of the primal Shinryu flying next to her and a hyur with short honey blond hair and plain features who moved like a ninja. He inwardly cursed. "Please tell me that is not Kharagal Mierqid and Carmen Mercer." Unfortunately, no one corrected him.

Silvaire was the first one to break the silence. "Well... if it helps, we did not see Alex Mercer and Osric Brasher teleport in with them. And we have not seen Alex and Osric anywhere else in Kugane."

Mutius let out a sigh of relief. Alex, Carmen, Osric and Kharagal had been reported as often acting as a unit when the Warriors of Light had been fighting the VIth and XIIth Legions. If the four of them were not together, Kharagal and Carmen were probably not planning on doing anything that involved serious fighting. That meant he could focus on the other thing Silvaire had said earlier. "We should assume they are not going to do anything for the moment. Silvaire," he turned to the elezen. "What was it about what they were wearing that was so important?" With how the woman were enmeshed in the crowd of the Ijin District, he couldn't make it out.

"This," said Silvaire and he pulled up a still from the footage of the aetheryte plaza. It gave a good view of Kharagal and Carmen right as they had teleported in. "I know Eorzean armor designs pretty well by now and that is not Eorzean armor." In the still, Kharagal and Carmen were wearing armor that would have looked right at home in the Magitek Academy's exhibition hall.

Mutius blinked, dumbfounded. Non-Garleans simply didn't use armor made out carbon fiber and cermet. Most of them unconsciously used aether no matter what their fighting style was and both carbon fiber and cermet were some of the worst aetheric conductors around. And yet here were two of the Warriors of Light, one of them a mage who was infamous for the amount of aether she could throw around, wearing armor that was clearly Garlean in make and design. "Get Penelope bas Flavus on the line," he ordered. "She should still be in her office. And get the live feed on the screen again."

The feed blipped up again. Kharagal and Carmen were making their way further into the Ijin District from the Ruby Bazzare. Mutius could see the stares following them as people saw the surprising sight of Warriors of Light in Garlean-style armor. Kharagal and Carmen looked like they did not notice everyone's attention, but Mutius suspected they were faking that. Carmen had been said to be the closest thing the Warriors of Light had to a Frumentarius and none of the Warriors of Light could be as good as they were at reading battle fields if they could not notice where the attention of civilians was.

"What are they doing?" Silvaire's musing brought Mutius out of his thoughts. Kharagal and Carmen had finally stopped and settled in at one of the tables near the Consulate. "They..." Kharagal proceeded to take a manicure set from her belt. Carmen brought out a set of tools that looked exactly like the tools used to do maintenance on magitek. Then she unsheathed one of the knives at her belt and began taking it apart. By this point Mutius was almost expecting the magitek knives she had. Silvaire massaged his sinuses. "They are acting like a pair of normal adventurers who are not on a job at the moment," he finished weakly.

Mutius almost groaned as the tension left the room. This was what was so nerve-wracking about the Warriors of Light. For all that the recordings of them fighting against the Garlean Legions showed them to be peerless warriors who had killed a legatus, fought another legatus to a draw and survived fighting Zenos three times, most of the time they acted like just another Free Company of adventurers. It often led to the Frumentari preparing for the worst only to watch as the Warriors of Light solved various problems and ended up endearing themselves to the public. Or in this case, watching as two of the Warriors of Light enjoyed a day off.

"Should we--" the beep of a long-distance radio connection interrupted Silvaire. "Should I put Penelope on?" he asked Mutius.

Mutius nodded and another section of the screen lit up to reveal Penelope bas Flavus. She was a tenured researcher at the Magitek Academy who did not mind using her position to look into the Academy's activities at the Frumentari's behest or to push through research for them. "What happened?" she opened with.

"We do not actually know yet," Mutius said, "but the Academy may very well have a security leak on its hands."

"What?" Penelope look scandalized at that.

"I need to know if you have seen any armor like this being developed at the Academy recently," Mutius tapped a few buttons on his console and set the picture of the Warriors of Light to her.

Penelope's eyebrows raised and she softly gasped. Mutius guessed that she had seen the picture. She blinked and looked up at Mutius again. "I have not seen armor like this recently. If I had, I would have gotten whoever designed it in touch with the military immediately. Yet..." she slowly twirled a lock of hair around her finger and looked down again. "I have seen a design of something with a similar style before. But..." she thought for a moment. "It was a long time ago." She turned back to Mutius. "I think it was from when I was at the Academy as a student."

"Fantastic." Mutius kneaded his third eye. Penelope had been a student at the Magitek Academy at the same time as Cid nan Garlond. A lot of the people in the Academy at that time had gone on to become Cid's assistants and had defected with him to Eorzea. That had been messy on the Frumentari's end. "I assume you have the same opinion on the magitek they are using?" He sent the live feed through to her.

Penelope watched the feed of Carmen meticulously cleaning her magitek knives, seemingly not paying any mind to the crowd of Clan Centurio hunters around her. "Yes," Penelope nodded. "Same feeling. I saw this idea a long time ago, but the implementation was all over the place back then. This feels more... complete. Finished maybe? Whoever--"

"Quiet!" Silvaire hissed. "Someone said something about their armor." He turned the audio feed up.

"--you waltz the Garlean Consulate and say you weren' leavin' until they gave you the best armor they had?" a male roegayden teased.

On the video feed, Kharagal and Carmen looked at each other and burst out laughing. "Nope," Kharagal said once she calmed down, "we got it from Rowena. Again."

"Just ask her for the Scaevan gear," Carmen added as she reconstructed her dagger. "And yes, she'll only take tomestones for it. Again."

All the Clan Canturio hunters around Kharagal and Carmen groaned at that and started to leave, several of them cursing Rowena under their breath.

"Shit!" Mutius blinked at Penelope's sudden outburst. Silvaire quickly turned down the audio feed. In her section of the screen, Penelope had buried her face in her hands, looking less professional then Mutius had ever seen her. "Sorry about that," Penelope said as she raised her head and pushed her hair out of her eyes. "But I remember where I have seen designs like that before." She winced. "Or rather, who designs magitek like that. And it was not Cid or anyone really connected with him."

"Scaeva, right?" Silvaire said. "That was what they said the armor was called."

"You mean Nero tol Scaeva, van Balesaur's Tribunus Laticlavius?" Mutius asked, alarm shooting through him.

"Really?" Penelope looked dumbfounded. "I got my position because Nero did not take the tenured position the Academy offered him since he was going into the legions, but I did not pay much attention to what he did afterwards."

Mutius took a deep breath. This was getting complicated quickly. "Penelope, I know you know this already, but you can not officially know what we are about to talk about."

"Got it." Mutius knew Penelope really did.

"Nero tol Scaeva was Gaius van Balesaur's Tribunus Laticlavius," Mutius started out. "We also know he did a lot of work restoring Allagan devices and reverse engineering them." Penelope nodded at both of those. "What we do not know is what happened to him after Operation Archon."

"I thought the XIIth managed to save the XIVth Legion in Gyr Abania from being overrun by the Eorzeans like they overran the rest of the XIVthe Legion in Aldenard," said Penelope. "So the Eorzeans would have Nero, correct?"

Mutius sighed. Sometimes he found the official version of events told to the Garlean public inconvenient. This was one of those times. Penelope was smart enough to figure out the ramifications of covering up something like this. "We do not know," he said. "The Frumentari decided people did not need to know that the XIIth Legion did not make the effort to go anywhere near the XIVth Legion outside of Gyr Abania. From what our informant could tell, the Eorzeans are leaving the XIVth alone. But other then that..." he shrugged.

Penelope blinked a few times. "So, maybe the Eorzeans have Nero, maybe they do not." She started twirling her hair again. Then she paled and her hand went slack. "Mutius," she said, "even if the Eorzeans are forcing him to do this, it would not matter."

"Why?"

"Back at the Academy, Nero was always the overachiever. Well..." Penelope shrugged. "He was trying to outdo Cid nan Garland at the time; we all were. But he was the only one of us who came close to succeeding. I do not remember him not doing his best. Ever."

"Great," said Silvaire. "So if the Eorzeans did force him to make something, he would actually try to do a good job?"

"Most likely," Penelope groaned.

"So," said Mutius, "you are saying you think the best explanation for the Warriors of Light having Garlean armor and weapons is because they somehow have access to armor and weapons designed by Nero tol Scaeva and not because something leaked from the Magitek Academy to the Eorzean Alliance?

"Yes." Penelope met Mutius's gaze and held it. He nodded to her and cut the connection.

"You think she told us the truth?" Silvaire asked once Penelope's image blipped out.

"Give it a week," said Mutius, and reminded himself that Silvair was still getting used to being a Frumentarius. "She will probably send us a record of all the armor and weapon designs the Academy came up with in the past year and the Frumentari at the Academy will not find anything suspicious about her actions." There simply was not anything to find. He and other members of the Frumentari had looked when they had first chosen to approach Penlope about working with them and had not found anything.

Convinced Kharagal and Carmen were not going to be doing anything interesting in Kugane, Mutius got up to write his report to his superiors. As he left the surveillance room, Mutius looked one more time at live feed of the Warriors of Light. For once, it was convenient they had shown up. Almost too convenient, part of him thought. There are plenty of other places they could have chosen to waste time... why did they chose to do it right here where we could not miss them and could see and hear everything they were doing? Mutius shook his head to clear it. The Warriors of Light might be good enough at fighting to survive running into Lord Zenos three times, but being good at subterfuge was a completely different skill-set all together. And no one was better at it then the Garleans were.

"Well," said Carmen as the recording of the Frumentari's surveillance room froze on the screen on Kharagal's tomestone reader. "That was enlightenin'. No wonder Nero had a chip on his shoulder about Cid when we firs' ran into him." She and Kharagal were sprawled out on a cushy bed in one of the back rooms of the Ruby Bazaar with plenty of food to keep them company.

Kharagal giggled around a mouthful of dzo jerky as she copied the data Carmen had stolen from the Frumentari's computer onto a blank tomestone. "I can't believe none of them considered he made us armor and weapons because he just felt like doing it. Personally, I bet it's because he got board once Omega took him out and designing stuff is what bored engineers do."

Carmen snorted and rolled over onto her back, hands behind her head. "If Zenos and the actors on the Prima Vista are anythin' to go by, mos' Garleans don' have the opportunity to even get bored, let alone figure out when other people get bored. We must be so weird to them." She caught Kharagal's eye. "I bet Nero wanted to upstage both Cid and the Garlean engineers and Nero knows us well enough by now to know that we really don' care who we get armor and weapons from so long as they work well."

"Yeah, that's certainly part of it," Kharagal said. The data finished copying over and she pulled out the tomestones. She put the original tomestone Carmen had copied the data on back into the box that held all of the tomestones containing electronic records Carmen made a habit of stealing from the Garlean Consulate's computers whenever she was in Kugane. Kharagal stuck the tomestone she had copped the data on into the storage space inside her Accompaniment Node.

"And just what are you're goin' to do with that data copy?" Carmen poked her chin in the Accompaniment Node's direction.

At Carmen's look, Kharagal giggled again. "I was going to send it to Nero," she finally got out.

"You think he needs his ego stroked more then it already is?" Carmen propped herself up on her elbows to get a better look at Kharagal.

"I think he'd appreciate that someone back in Garlemald finally figured out how bad it is for Garlemald that he isn't working for them anymore," Kharagal shrugged.

"Ah," Carmen blinked at that. "That's fair."

"Besides," said Kharagal with a sly grin, "Nero and I were thinking about rubbing some of our research in the Magitek Academy's face at this year's Arcanima Conference in Radz-at-Han. Knowing one of the researchers at the Academy knows the implications of Nero naming me his co-author is going to make that so much fun."

Carmen burst out laughing at that and flopped back on the bed again. "Kharagal," she made out around gulps of air, "make sure you tell me when you leave for that conference. I so want to see this Penelope bas Flavus's reaction to what you an' Nero get up to."

"I'm sure," Kharagal rolled her eyes at Carmen. "You just want to be there so you can figure out what's on all the Academy researcher's computers while they're distracted." Both she and Carmen further descended into laughter at that. By this time, they'd perfected their tag-team act of Kharagal being the distraction while Carmen copped and stole data.

"Hey, we could always make another girls' night out of it," said Carmen. "I've heard Radz-at-Han has great coffee."

Kharagal pretended to think about it for a moment, before nodding. "I like that plan."

Carmen shared a grin with her and then pulled out yet another tomestone of data she'd copied. She handed it to Kharagal who slotted it into her tomestone reader and grabbed another strip of dzo jerky to munch on. Watching security footage from the Garlean Consulate always made for great entertainment.

Author's Notes: First thoughts at seeing the Scaevan Armor in-game: (a) Nero has way better fashion sense then whoever it was who designed the Ironworks gear, and (b) the Warrior of Light should totally wear it around the Ijin District and troll everyone with it.

Trying to spy on the Warrior of Light must be incredibly nerve-wracking. I almost feel sorry for whoever it was that had to report back to Garlemald that yes, the Warrior of Light and the Scions had shown up in Kugane...

Originally posted here.

#final fantasy xiv #ffxiv #ffxiv fanfiction #fanfiction #warrior of light #frumentari #scaevan armor #espionage #trolling #warriors of light on vacation #intelligence agency #multiple warriors of light #worldbuilding #outsider pov #outsider perspective #oc

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elliotthezubat · 6 years ago

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 99

from witches, to memory recovering missions, mentorships, and exorcist exams

Sakuya: "You going back to check out the fashion show tonight?"

naho: yeah, just in the audience this time, though.

Sakuya: "Still, should give you some ideas for future fashion choices."

naho: *nods*

Sakuya: "Who do you think has the best chance of winning it?"

-elsewhere-

Kunikida: *reviewing more world news* "..."

yosano: more ability user suicides?

Kunikida: "Unfortunately..."

yosano: *examines the article* 'elderly ability user found dead in flint, michigan. seems to have died from his own plant based ability'

Kunikida: "How is this even happening...An ability user who can turn abilities against people?"

yosano: it's possible.

Kunikida: "We'll need another set of eyes on this..." *looking through electronic contacts*

-elsewhere-

Saria: "Hello, everyone." *waves*

hibiki: hey saria.

lukas: hello.

Saria: *sits* "Any plans after school?"

hibiki: i was gonna listen to some new cds at the mall later.

Saria: "Oh, anything new out?"

hibiki: probably.

Saria: "I could use more stationery...Lukas, want to go?"

lukas: um, i-i guess?

Saria: ^\\\^; "Great...We can even get something sweet for an early dessert!"

lukas: that would be nice.

Saria: "Excellent! It's a date."

lukas: o////o um. d-d-date? .///.;;;

Saria: ^w^ "... ... ...!!!" .\\\\. "...Figure of speech." ^\\\^;

lukas: r-right, right, n-not that i'd be opposed to it by any means, i've never actually had that kind of relationship before and WHY AM I TALKING RIGHT NOW.

Saria: ^\\\\^ "Ha ha...Awkward...Um...I'll see you at the mall!" *opens her bagged lunch, takes the sandwich out of the bag--pushes the sandwich away, starts chewing on the bag*

hibiki: oh jeez. it's almost as bad as looking through my old DA page. *cringe*

preston: lawd help them.

Yafeu: "I KNOW--PLASTIC BAGS HAVE NO NUTRIENTS!"

-elsewhere-

Meme: *bows* "Thank you for meeting with me, Lord Death."

lord death: any time, kiddo. want some scones? they're fresh from this morning. ^^

mio: *nom*

Meme: "I'm okay...Sir, I wanted to ask about our earlier mission..."

lord death: ask away. ^^

Meme: "...Have you punished the two witches, Fani and Liluye?"

lord death: they have been dealt with. liluye is inprisoned, and fani is currently in holding.

Meme: "...There's a difference?"

lord death: more or less, yes.

-he explains the situation-

Meme: "I see...Is Fani recovering through this major change?"

lord death: i was about to have someone check on her now.

Meme: "May I join?"

lord death: if you wish to.

mio: i'll go with.

Meme: "Thank you..."

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *cough cough*

hirotsu: *taking his temperature*

Akutagawa: =~= *shivers*

hirotsu: well, the medicine has been helping take the fever down a bit.

Akutagawa: "Small miracle...Thank you."

-elsewhere-

Tool: *sitting under the rain*

mana: need anything out here?

Tool: *shakes his head* "No, thank you. Just enjoying the weather."

mana: ok, let us know if you need anything, ok?

Tool: *thumbs up, leans his head back, letting rain come down*

-elsewhere-

Sid: "Today's gym activity on account of rain is dodgeball."

Asher: "...Good. I can get hit first and exit the game early."

Zeke: "WOOT!"

axel: sweet!

Kanin: ^^; "Let's not go crazy out there--"

Yafeu: *THROWS A BALL AT DUNCAN'S FACE*

Sid: "Not yet! Yafeu, do 50 pushups as punishment!"

Yafeu: "..." *whispers* "Worth it..."

Duncan: X_X

Sid: "Saria, Izumi, you're team captains."

izumi: *nods*

lukas: may i be excused for the rest of my life?

Saria: "O-Okay..." *looks at the line up*

Sid: "Do you have a doctor's note for that?"

lukas:....does a note from my music teacher count? QwQ;;;

Sid: -_- "Get in line, or do 100 pushups."

lukas: Q___Q;;;

izumi: ok, hibiki?

hibiki: cool.

Saria: "Lukas." ^^

lukas: *shuffles over*

izumi: ok, asher's next.

Asher: =~= "Traitor." *walks over*

Saria: "Amelia?"

amelia: *nods and follows*

Zeke: *waving his hand* "Oh! Oh! Me!"

izumi: zeke.

Zeke: "WOOT!" *runs over*

Saria: "Genny."

genny: *gulps*

axel: OwO

izumi:...zeke

axel: AW YEEEAH!

Zeke: TwT *hugs his bro* "Same team!"

axel: whut whut!

Saria: "Preston."

preston: ^^

izumi: ok then, lei-lei

lei-lei: *nods*

Saria: "Kazue--"

Kazue: "Zzz..." *somehow already behind Saria*

Saria: ._.;

izumi: ok, let's see *checks who else is left*

Kanin: OwO;

Duncan: x_X

izumi: ...kanin.

Yafeu: "I'VE DONE 500 PUSH-UPS, SIR!"

Sid: "That...Th-That's too many...Just sit..."

Sid: "The balls are set. At the whistle, run for them and toss. On your marks..."

genny: oh jeez im gonna die.

Kanin: ._.; *drags Duncan to the starting line*

Asher: "I will never forgive you for picking me, Izumi. I could've just pretended I had appendicitis..."

Sid: "Get set..."

Zeke: "Woo, woo, woo!"

lukas: please have mercy-

Saria: "Steady..."

Sid: *blows the whistle*

hibiki: *already throwing*

genny: *tries to flee* *SCREAMS*

Saria: "!!! Genny! That's the wrong way--"

Zeke: *tosses a ball at Amelia*

amelia: *dodging*

Kanin: *dragging Duncan, as he tosses ball after ball*

Asher: "..." *steps into the path of a ball--*

izumi: *steps in and gets face-ball'd* OW!

Asher: *catches her* "..." =_=; "I said that--...Oh, nevermind." *guides her to the 'out' box*

Kazue: *curled up with a ball* "Zzz..." *yet rolling along the floor, dodging all attacks*

axel: how is he even surviving?

Zeke: "I don't know--just keep throwing--"

Kanin: *using Duncan as a shield*

Duncan: "Ow, ow, ow, ow--"

lukas: >~<;;

Asher: "Um..." *picks up a ball* "This is for Izumi..." *throws--hard*

lukas: *gets owned. as his shirt and pants fly off him*

Asher: "...Whoops."

Saria: "..." *nosebleed...faints*

genny: oh no! captain down!

Sid: "...Huh. I didn't even see the ball hit Saria. Naigus, did her nose break?"

nygus: she seems to be fine?

Saria: "Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma--"

-elsewhere-

Bon: "...Hey, Izumo? Pass the botany book to me."

izumo: *slides it over, not looking at him*

Bon: "Thanks." *takes it* "..." ("She seems focused...")

izumo: ....

Bon: "..." *clears his throat* "How's studying?"

izumo: *grunt*

Bon: -_-# "...Good talk." *goes back to writing*

-elsewhere-

Dabi: *staring at a Nomu in suspended animation* "...Freaky."

twice: *pokes the glass* ooooooh. cool.

Tomura: "Don't poke the glass--and focus. I said I'm programming it to follow your instructions..."

twice: what about these ones?

Tomura: "They aren't finished--they need to go through tutorials first."

banshee: works in progress, basically.

twice: i see, i see. oh, and how's compress' 'date' going? wink wonk.

Tomura: "...Still grinding away at that."

Dabi: -_- "Great--one who talks in video game speak, another who's a schizo."

banshee: well, we're in no position to be picky about our coworkers.

Tomura: "The Vanguard needs to be ready for what comes next--so learn to get along if you want this to run smoothly."

banshee: *she nods* after all, we have the same goal here; crush UA once and for all...

Dabi: *nods*

Tomura: "..." *smiles* "As long as you're focused on the goal, that's good..."

banshee: now if you excuse me, i'm going to have a quick drink. *walks off* (it's going to be ok....i'll make them pay for what happened to you...)

-elsewhere, at a fancy restaurant, a spiderish looking young woman is waiting for someone-

spider lady: ....*nervous*

*a man walks in, waves to the maitre d'*

Man: "Hello. I had a reservation. Someone may be waiting for me..."

spider lady: oh! you're here! atsuhiro, yes?

Atsuhiro: "Indeed." *takes her hand* "A pleasure."

spider lady: ^^ hehe~ please, call me Kuroko.

Atsuhiro: " 'Kuroko'...Lovely." *takes a seat* "I am sorry for my lateness. I hope I didn't leave you waiting too long."

kuroko: oh, not at all. ^^ im really happy you came here tonight.

Atsuhiro: *smiles* "As am I. How has your day been?"

kuroko: it's been busy, you know how realty can be haha.

Atsuhiro: "Interesting, I'm sure. Any new places you are showing?" *glances at the menu*

kuroko: well, there are some new homes that just opened up for residents, though it's a bit tricky for me to get customers sometimes, since arachnophobia is sadly a common fear. *sigh*

Atsuhiro: *sighs* "Some people...They are so narrowminded."

kuroko: *sighs* sometimes, i wish i could have been born with a different quirk, one that didnt terrify people. most men i meet dont even want to give me a chance, since i'm a black widow spider, and you know what they do....

Atsuhiro: "I do...but I also know no one is a slave to some idea like 'instinct.'"

kuroko: right! even if i look like this, i'm still a human!

Atsuhiro: "Exactly! And I think we should enjoy that fact. We lack proper drinks, but I think this calls for a toast." *holds up glass of water*

kuroko: right. to a lovely evening.

Atsuhiro: *smiles, as they clink glasses*

-elsewhere-

sayaka: *looking at the mission board, humming*

Harvar: "Hm. Anything good?"

sayaka: hmm, there's the ripper murders in hoozuki, disappearances in daidaiyama city, a whole lot of stuff.

Harvar: "Given how serious these are, could get at least one soul out of them..."

sayaka: probably.

Harvar: "Well, I'm going to take something--it'll get Ox busy."

sayaka: that's good. but which to take...eenie meanie miney you! *points* hoozuki it is!

Harvar: "Good for you. How many have to go?'

sayaka: not sure yet.

-elsewhere-

Guard: *standing in front of the DWMA overnight room*

fani: .....

Guard: *to another one* "She's been quiet..."

fani:....

{young fani: mama....papa.....*weeping over two bodies*}

{*a twig snaps*}

{fani: !!! *looks behind her*}

{*it looks to be an older person in a cloak*}

{fani: *shaking*}

{*looks at the bodies, comes closer*}

{fani:....who....are you?}

{???: "...I'm so sorry..."}

{fani: huh?}

{???: *closes the eyes of the two bodies*}

{fani: ....}

{???: "..." *looks at Fani*}

{fani: *tears and snot are dribbling down her face*}

{???: "..." *removes a handkerchief, pats her face*}

{fani: mama....papa...t-they...}

{???: "Yes. They are gone." *pats her shoulder* "And you're not."}

{fani: *whimpers*}

{???: "...Come. We have to get you away. No telling whether they will come for you next."}

fani:......

Guard 1: "..." *reviews schedule* "She's not due for another meal yet."

fani:.....(lady liluye....please be ok...)

-elsewhere-

Asher: "How's the ice working?"

izumi: fine.

Asher: "...Sorry."

Saria: @_@

izumi: hey, it's all good....sorry for making you worry ^^;

Asher: "...I wasn't. Much."

izumi: ^^;

Zeke: *rubbing a bruised arm* "It was so rad!"

hibiki: *nods*

Kanin: "Amelia, Genny? Feel better?"

amelia: i'm fine.

genny:..s-same....my dominant arm wasnt injured...

Kanin: "That's a relief...I hope we don't play something like this again in a long time."

Duncan: *censored for injuries*

axel: since we're all here, why not do some more learning about ourselves?

Zeke: "Convenient!" ^w^

Kanin: "??? Like what?"

amelia: i'll....sit this one out...

Asher: "..."

Zeke: "Where's everyone from?"

izumi: japan. same as my mother.

hibiki: i'm from new york city.

genny: ...death child, here.

Asher: "Ditto."

preston: mah family resahids in geogia

Yafeu: "BRAZIL!"

Kanin: >_>; "Kind of all over..."

lukas: im from switzerland, myself.

lei-lei: chinese, but raised in california.

Saria: "Oregon."

Duncan: *woozy* "Edmonton..."

axel: sweet!

Zeke: "And we're from Michigan! Okay, Izumi, your turn to ask!"

izumi: um, ok. hmm... do you have any pets?

Asher: "No."

Saria: "Goldfish--been alive 10 years!"

genny: i've always wanted a parakeet, but i dont have one yet.

preston: does the fahmily ranch count?

lei-lei: my brother has two bearded dragon lizards; julius and nero.

Kanin: *shakes his head 'no'*

Duncan: "What, afraid you'll eat them--"

lei-lei: *CHOP* be nice.

Kazue: *smacks Duncan with a sign that reads 'Cricket'*

hibiki: i do have a cat back home named lily.

Zeke: "We have a Rusty."

axel: he's a good doggo.

Saria: "D'aw!"

Yafeu: "WE USED TO LEAVE FOOD OUT FOR STRAYS AND PIGEONS!"

-elsewhere-

*there is only darkness*

-...-

???: *puts on a cloak, then a mask*

-...-

???: "We...are orphans. Who is our one parent?"

????: ....

???: "The Sun is our parent, our god, our salvation. We are not fit for its divine light. We are God's instruments to enact Their divine will."

girl: ....

???: "We are one. We are not individuals. We are united, our differences erased because the shadows wipe them away."

girl:.....

???: "In the name of God, Ratomu."

girl: ratomu.

???: *nods, turns, falling back into the shadows*

girl:....

Grunt 112: "..." *exhales, hunched over*

girl:....*returning to her quarters*

-elsewhere-

Meme: "..."

mio: *following*

Meme: *sighs* "Okay..."

mio: here it is.

Meme: "...Do I knock or...?"

mio: ...*looks at the guard*

Guard: "...Excuse me?" *calls into the room* "You have visitors."

fani: .....

Meme: "Miss Fani?"

fani: !!! y-you!

Meme: ^^; "Meme..."

fani:... w-why are you here? 7_7

Meme: "We were concerned...Are you being treated well? ...As well as can be expected?"

fani:....just leave me alone....

Meme: "..." *nods* "Okay...We'll visit tomorrow..."

fani:....

mio:....hey.....thank you....for saving her....

fani:...*bites her lip*

Meme: *looks at Mio* *sad smile*

fani:....dont ask me why i did it.....i dont know why...

Meme: "Because you don't like to see people die."

fani: !!!! h-how can you know that about me?!

Meme: "Just a feeling. Most people who heal tend to really hate seeing dying. Lord Death has a few healers, surprisingly enough..."

fani:....*wipes her eyes* w-whatever, do-doesnt change the fact that humans and witches cant get along!

Meme: "Well, we are? We're talking. We have witches as students here. Witches as residents. Witches who help the city, have saved the world...We know witches as a whole aren't an enemy."

fani: ......

mio: maybe we could show her? after all, death city is a city of second chances.

Meme: "Yes! We could! We--" *tries to open the door--then remembers it's locked* OwO;

mio: -_-;

Meme: ^^; "We'll need Lord Death's permission, then?"

-elsewhere-

Aizawa: *looks up* "...What...did you build again?"

mei: it's a massage chair! ^^

Aizawa: "...'Kay. Have you tested it?"

mei: in a few minutes, yes.

Aizawa: *yawns* "Good...My back has been killing me." *he's curled up in an awful position in his sleeping bag*

mei: in you go!

Aizawa: ._.

*sticks the landing*

Aizawa: "..." =_=

mei: here we go!

-the chair starts spinning-

Aizawa: O_O

mei: wait, wrong button.

-the back rubbing parts start working. but the chair is still spinning-

Aizawa: *a groan of "Aaaaah" is heard through the spinning*

mei: you're doing great, sir!

Aizawa: "Why is it spiiiiiiiiiiiinning?"

mei: it was a test function! in case spinning massages ever become a thing.

Aizawa: "Wheeeeeeeeeeen would that ever-r-r-r-r-r-r happen?"

mei: who knows! perhaps this is the start of a new trend!

Aizawa: "Stop the spiiiiiiiiiin, or I'm failing you."

mei: *presses the stop button*

Aizawa: *flies out of the seat--and shoots his scarves out through the sleeping bag opening to swing around and land safely on a couch* "...Thank you."

present mic: me next! me next!!

mei: with the spin cycle?

present mic: AW YOU KNOW IT!

mei: let it rip!

Aizawa: =_=;

present mic: WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

-elsewhere-

sylvia: .~.;;;

Kyoka: "Rice is always a good choice." *puts a bowl of rice onto her own tray*

sylvia: r-rice please...

Lunch Rush: *thumbs up*

Kyoka: "..." *takes a parfait*

-elsewhere-

Monster: *ROAR*

girl: *panting* d-darn, this monster's a lot stronger than i thought it would be.

Monster: *knocks down a light post, taking it like a club to smash buildings*

girl: *yelps*

-footsteps running up-

Monster: *lifts the light post, ready to bring it down--*

-SLASH-

Monster: *sharp inhale, before stumbling down*

girl 2: *slices it in half with a flaming sword*

girl: ah! t-thank you very much!

girl 2:....no problem.

girl: *changes back to normal*

girl 2:...you're a magical girl, yes?

girl: i am, and you?

girl 2:....can i see your soul gem for a moment?

girl: um....ok?

girl 2: *examines it* .......*glint* .....what's your name?

girl: oh, my names is Lucia Hikaru.

girl 2: i see.....you know lucia, you should learn how to spot fakes.

lucia: what do you mean?

girl 2: good bye.

-SLICE-

lucia: *collapses, dead on the ground, her soul gem shattering*

girl 2:.....

-elsewhere-

Crona: "..." *holds her hand*

mami: *nods* thank you....

Crona: *nods* "We can stay as long as you want..."

mami: i know.......hey mom and dad. it's me again....

-...-

mami: i'm doing the best i can, and i think about you both every day.

Crona: "..." *looks at the markers*

mami: i really miss you both so much...but i've got people here to be with me, so i'm not alone. and i'm thankful for that.

Crona: *sad smile*

mami: .......well, i should be going now....love you guys.

Crona: *small hand squeeze*

mami: *sniff* *small smile*

Crona: *wipes her tears*

-elsewhere-

Konro: "Sir, if you please, the owner wants you to leave."

Priest: *picks at his ramen* "We're not causing any problems~"

owner: you've been rude to several customers...

Priest: "You call these 'customers.' Interesting. When they lack divine protection?"

owner: sir, im going to have to ask you to leave now.

Priest: "..." *nods to the other priests*

Priest 2: *grumbles, 'accidentally' knocks over bowl*

customer: hey!

Priest 2: "Clean up this mess, trash."

customer: why you- *THROWS A PUNCH*

Priest 2: *dodges, grabs the arm*

customer: !!!

*GRAB*

Priest 2: "???"

Konro: *squeezes*

Priest 2: "AH!"

Konro: "Get. Out."

owner: ...

Priest 2: "?!" *swings a fist--*

Konro: *looks at the Owner* "My apologies...." *throws Priest 2--through the door...knocking it down*

owner: *jumps back*

yukiko: yikes! what the hell?!

Priest 2: X~X

Priest: "Filthy dog!" *pulls back a hand*

yukiko: *grabs his arm and flips him onto his back*

Priest: X_X

Konro: *small cough* "T-Thanks..."

yukiko: any time, captain. ^^ long time no see, eh?

Konro: "Indeed. How were your travels?" *drags one Priest*

yukiko: they were pretty crazy. *streeetch* lots changed since i've been here, last.

Konro: "You don't know the half of it..." *dumps the priests into a wagon* "You see Beni and Kirei?"

yukiko: yeah, old man miyagi told me when i got in, im super happy for them. ^^

Kondo: >w< "It's such good news!" *dumps the priests at the town entrance*

yukiko: it is. *glares at the priests* c'mon! off with the lot of ya! damn vermin!

Priest: "YOU WHO DO NOT PRAY TO THE SUN ARE DAMNED!"

Priest 2: X_X

yukiko: ahhh, come off it! *walking away*

Priest: "..." *drags Priest 2 away*

Konro: "Hungry?"

yukiko: sure.

-elsewhere-

Tezca: *tied up by his ankles, hanging from the ceiling* "Okay, students, each of you take a bat. Enrique! Set the timer! After 1 minute, you rush at me. But don't be surprised if I have already escaped by then! HA HA HA HA!"

naho: ._.;

Sakuya: "..." *shrugs, takes a bat*

*47 seconds, 46 seconds...*

lilac: Q_Q;;;;;

Tezca: *struggling to reach the knot* OwO; "Um..." *groans* "EH! EH!"

student: is this even ethical?

Student 2: "What is it to teach us? Survival techniques? Battle strategies?"

Student 3: "THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE HOME EC!"

*Bell dings*

Tezca: O_O; "Oh, f--"

-elsewhere-

Master: "Stormy days mean slower work..." *sets down glass, pours a drink into it*

miranda: good news, i got the music player fixed.

Master: *smiles* "Thank you. Anything you want to put on?"

miranda: maybe some old school stuff. *smiles*

Master: "Make it so." *starts prepping a meal*

miranda: you got it. ^^

-elsewhere-

Amaimon: *sets down two shot glasses* "You've grown up so fast. Let's have a drink."

stocking: indeed uncle. indeed. -it's capri sun in the glasses-

kirika: oiiiii, kid! you know where dad is?

Kid: "Still at the Academy."

kirika: ok cool, brb.

Kid: "..." *returns to his book and notes*

Amaimon: "So when are you going to retire?"

stocking: not for a long while, i just started a while back. ^^;

Amaimon: "Are you investing? I have a business proposal--"

stocking: oh boy.

Amaimon: "Hardware tools. In multiple flavors."

-elsewhere-

Spirit: "Wow, that's a bit of a bruise..."

izumi: it'll heal, dad.

Spirit: "Well, I'll leave your mom to be the expert on this. Anything you want for dinner tonight?"

izumi: homemade pizza?

Spirit: "Just need to pick up some cheese on the way home."

-elsewhere-

lena: *sleeping*

Gas Mask Doctor: *checking the map*

-they havent made it to new york yet-

Gas Mask: "Nuts..." *looks at the road*

lena: mmn...

Gas Mask: *grabs a blanket*

lena: ....

Gas Mask: *tucks it over her*

lena: *she seems content*

Gas Mask: *noisy exhale*

lena: ?? doctor?

Gas Mask: "Sorry. Breathing problems."

lena: ....

-elsewhere-

Kazue: "..." *watching from a light pole*

-seems quiet today-

Kazue: *checks windows*

???: "Give it up! Hand it over!"

Kazue: "?!"

???: as if!

Kazue: "..." *fades into shadows*

???: *clutches their throat* "Do it! Or you're dead!"

???: MOOOOM!

Kazue: *taps their shoulder*

???: "What the--"

Kazue: *tiny head chop*

???: "..." *coughs blood, passes out*

???: O_O;;;; *drops the TV remote*

Kazue: "..." *holds up a sign* <Hello.>

???: who the heck are you?! you just knocked my brother out!

Kazue: "..." <They weren't trying to kill you?>

???: i mean, he's kind of a dick, but it was a figure of speech, fam!

Kazue: "..." <Oh. My bad. He should wake up in a bit.> *picks up the brother's hand, lets go--it drops like a rock* "..." <Could I use your bathroom? I've been holding it for 2 hours.>

???: uh.....sure? i guess?

Kazue: >~< <THANK YOU!> *runs for the bathroom*

Bro: @~@ "Wh-Why did the Foot Ninja attack?"

-elsewhere-

Meme: "..."

mio: maybe we could ask kim to help?

Meme: *nods* "Yes...I think it would do Fani good."

mio: yeah, it would make sense, right?

Meme: "Right--I just hope she doesn't charge too much." ^^;

-elsewhere-

Hibana: "Good work up there."

girl: thank you ma'am! >///<;

Hibana: "Have a safe walk home--we'll see you for the next round tomorrow."

Girl 2: -^-;

-elsewhere-

Tezca: *mangled on a couch* "Owie..."

kirara: and you thought this was a good idea how?

Tezca: "Well--" *winces as he shifts* "--if you want to show authority in the classroom, you need to be awesome! The kicker is that it's not the 18th smack with a bat that hurts--it's the 19th one..."

kirara: -_-;;;;

Tezca: ^^; "I think the bruising has gone down..." *lifts his mask*

kirara: ....

Tezca: *he's pretty banged up* "Am I still pretty?"

kirara: just dashing. -.-;

Tezca: "D'aw, thankie~" *smiles--a tooth looks missing*

-elsewhere-

sonia: ....*looking out the window*

*trees as far as can be seen*

sonia:.....*closing her eyes*

{-a rabbit is running from her as she follows it-}

{sonia: wait! where are you going?}

{*it sounds like an echo, with each of the rabbit's hops*}

{sonia: *following until she reaches a door* ??}

{*will you, won't you, will you, won't you, will you enter?*}

{sonia:....*reaching her hand out*}

{*the door opens slightly*}

-THUMP-

sonia: *snaps awake* ow.

*knock knock*

Chuuya: "Sonia?"

sonia: c-come in. ^^;

Chuuya: *enters* "What's wrong?"

sonia: just tired. *rubs her eyes*

Chuuya: "Want some milk?"

sonia: *nod nod*

Chuuya: "Okay. Be right back..."

-elsewhere-

Magaki: *looking at the horizon* "..."

naho: hey magakin! time to head home now.

Magaki: *adjusts sunglasses* "Yes. How did it go?"

naho: weird lessons today.

Magaki: "Oh?" *walks with her* "Like a fighting demonstration?"

naho: sooorta? ^^;

Magaki: "I think I understand. Did you learn anything useful for future combat?"

naho: maybe. *shrug* so what's all new with the club peeps?

Magaki: "It's informative. I knew about some of the specimens they are investigating, but there are new approaches I had not considered."

naho: oh that's cool.

Magaki: *nods* "It'll help with figuring out what to do with this." *pulls out a jar from their backpack--it looks to be a multi-eyed creature, its mouth sucking on the edges of the glass*

naho: ._.;;;;; where did you find that?

Magaki: "I read one of the books aloud and this thing popped up. I caught it in the jar the raccoon was licking strawberry jam out of. I have named the specimen 'Ignatius.'"

Iggy: *STILL SUCKING ON THE GLASS*

naho: how cute. ^^;;

Magaki: *nods* "I hope Tsubaki will not mind. I remember Black Star complaining about the fox who visited as a pet."

naho: ... >w>;;; yeeeeeah.....

Magaki: "Well, it's not a fox--so it likely won't mark its territory or try to steal things. I don't know what it'll eat, but I'm sure that won't be a problem."

naho: hehehe, yeaaaah. ^^;;;

Magaki: *returns Iggy to their backpack* "Have you your tickets for the fashion show finals this weekend?"

naho: yep! ^^ lav's gonna be in the finals!

Magaki: *small smile* "That's good. Has she chosen her attire?"

-elsewhere-

Poe: Q_Q "It's okay, Karl--the creature is gone..." *holding him, stroking his back*

karl: *shaking*

Poe: "Rowena, the next time your club meets, please put in safeguards." >~< "I don't even want to think what would happen if I sucked something like that into a book..."

rowena: *muttering with excitement about the night and what happened* OWO

Poe: "Rowena! I'm serious!" T~T

rowena: oh, right. sorry. i just got excited is all. ^^;

Poe: "How did you even do that..."

-elsewhere-

Kafka: *muttering* "Stupid Dazai, embarrassing people, making a mockery..." *mutter mutter*

hans: party get you down?

Kafka: >_<# "How dare he embarrass Etta!"

hans: *inhales* oh for the love of- when are you just going to tell her?

Kafka: "..." >^>; "I have no idea what you're talking about..."

hans: well what if someone beats you to the punch, what then?

Kafka: "... ..." Q_Q "...Sh-She'd probably be better off..." T^T

hans: kafka... *pats his back*

Kafka: "...What the hell would I say? 'Hi, I like you. Also, I'm a roach'?"

hans: hmmm, could use work.

Kafka: "...Hypothetically, what should I do?"

hans: hmmm... i got it!

Kafka: OWO "Yes?"

hans: *whispers*

Kafka: "... ... ...Would it work?"

hans: hopefully. ^^

-morning-

Damon: "..." *taps on the piano keys*

Wes: *smiles, watching*

soul: you got it, little man!

Damon: ^^; "I'm not good like you..."

soul: hey, practice makes perfect.

Wes: *picks up the violin, tunes* "I agree..."

Damon: "D-Dad? Could you play something?"

soul: ok. *playing*

becky: ^^

Wes: *nods his head before joining in on the melody*

becky: *smiles*

Damon: *shiny eyes*

Wes: *recedes, letting Soul's music lead*

soul: *still playing*

Damon: *captivated, leaning forward to listen*

becky: *listening*

Wes: *backs up Soul slightly as the song reaches crescendo*

becky: *claps*

Damon: "It was so good!"

soul: ^^

Wes: "Thanks...I think your father sounded great."

becky: way to go, dad!

Damon: *nod nod*

-elsewhere-

banshee: *asleep* nnh...*hugging someone* it's ok.....

Mustard: *yawns* "..." *opens his eyes* "..." >_> "...?!!!" O\\\\O

-squish-

banshee: zz....big sister will....take care of you.....zzz....

Mustard: *silent screaming*

-at breakfast-

himiko: *putting lots of ketchup on her omurice* ^^~

twice: goooooood morning party people!

Dabi: =_= "Be quiet..."

banshee: *drinking coffee*

Mustard: *head down on the table* .\\\\\\.

banshee: may i ask you something? ^^# *whispers* you'd best erase that incident from your memory if you wish to keep living.

Mustard: Q\\\\\\\\Q *whimpers*

twice: ??? so how'd the date go, compress?

Compress: "A gentleman doesn't tell~"

tomura: urgh....

Compress: "Oh? Something troubling you, sir?"

tomura: im gonna eat in my room.

Compress: "Very well. Enjoy!"

Dabi: *grunts*

Mustard: "Maaaaa..."

kurome: ~? are you ok?

Mustard: "SOFT!"

banshee:.....^^#

Mustard: "..." *tosses plate away, runs*

twice: ????

-elsewhere-

Asher: *grabs a Pop Tart, shoves their books into their bookbag*

mrs blythe: *asleep on the couch*

Asher: "..." *sneaks to the door...*

mrs blythe: *snort snore* .....

Asher: "!!! ..."

-elsewhere-

Gin: *pours tea*

higuchi: *streeeeetch*

Gin: *sets down two cups* "Rested?"

higuchi: yeah. *hugs from behind, resting her head on gin's shoulder* *kiss*

Gin: "Mmm~" *smooch*

higuchi: hehe~ *nuzzle* is ryu doing better this morning?

Gin: "Much, physically, anyway. He'll be up and about."

higuchi: ah.

-elsewhere-

Meme: "She might be a bit shy..."

mio: *nods*

Kim: "Yeah, yeah, I know what that's like..." *knocks*

fani: .....

Kim: "Yo. You in there?"

fani: where else would i be?

Kim: "...Well, if it were me, I'd transform into something cute and trick the guards to let me out. What's your animal?"

fani:.......a squirrel...

Kim: "Huh. So, small enough to fit through windows...Let me guess--they put anti-magic bars on them, huh?"

fani: *nods*

Kim: "That sucks...What kind of magic do you have?"

fani: .....plant magic and bit of healing magic...

Kim: "Oh, hey, I do healing, too!"

fani: really?

Kim: *nods* "Been using it since I got here...Well, when I didn't tell people I was a witch..."

fani: so you hid it.....

Kim: "Yeah, as long as I could..."

fani: oh.....*she frowns*

Kim: "I take it you weren't exactly parading around saying 'I'm a witch,' either."

fani: 7_7 f-for a while, i wasnt....

Kim: "??? So, what were you up to?"

fani: lady liluye created the chimeras as revenge for what the people of salem- for what humanity has done to witch kind for years! how they hunt us like monsters!

Kim: "..." *nods* "Yeah...They have."

fani: why should we keep letting them hurt us?!

Kim: "...Why did you stay if they were hurting you?"

fani: ?? what do you mean?

Kim: "Why not, well...come here?"

fani: ....after my parents died, lady liluye took me in...she's the only home i knew for so long...

Kim: "And she agreed with you that humans needed to be hurt..."

fani:....*nods* more that i agreed with her....

Kim: *nods* "i hear ya...Humans have a lot to answer for."

fani: .....

Kim: "But they aren't _all_ terrible."

fani: and how do you know that?

Kim: "...Because I met a few good ones. One really great one." *smiles*

fani: ........

Kim: "I kept my identity hidden...then some jerk saw me using my healing magic on a dog."

fani: oh?

Kim: "Yep...She promised to keep my secret if I worked with her."

fani: and then?

Kim: "We got hitched, Baby 1 is on the way."

fani: WAIT SERIOUSLY?!?! O_O

Kim: *smirks* "Nah. But we are dating and living together now."

fani: oh, hahaha. ^^; *ahem* ._.;

Kim: "Yeah...If I didn't meet Jackie, I wouldn't feel as comfortable being out here. I'm not saying I don't still deal with anti-witch jerks--but I'm not alone."

fani: .....

Kim: "Death City attracts a lot of us misfits, looking for somewhere to belong..."

fani:....can i even find a home here?

Kim: "Depends--do you want to?"

fani: .......i dont know.....

Kim: "Well, we have a lovely witch community here."

fani: oh?

Kim: *nods* "It's quaint, makes you realize you're not alone."

fani: ......i guess i'll humor you and see for myself once im out of here...

Kim: ^^ "Glad to hear it. You can treat me and Jackie to lunch."

fani: i dont have any money! D8>

Kim: "..." *gets up, walks away--*

fani: ...

Meme: *grabs Kim by the ear* "No."

Kim: "OW!" >_<

mio: *sweatdrop*

-elsewhere-

Justin: *reading a newspaper--headline "Villain attacks increase for 5th consecutive month"* "..."

oriko: *resting*

Justin: *sighs, folds the paper, checks the tea* "Any snacks?"

oriko: let me check.

-elsewhere-

lord death: you want to visit your old hometown with oriko?

kirika: *nods* it might help trigger some of her lost memories...

Yumi: "Anything you wish to bring with you?"

kirika:....*sigh* i _guess_ i'll bring the priest along... 7_7

Yumi: "???" ("Justin is a 'thing' now?") "Would you like me to speak with him?"

kirika: sure, why not.

lord death: i figured, given your rather brash opinion of mr law, you would want to avoid a chaperone.

kirika: oh trust me, i'm fucking pissed that i'm even asking. -_-# but oriko trusts him, so...bleh.

Yumi: ^^; "That's very mature of you..."

kirika:.....*sigh* i guess so....

Yumi: "I'll help you pack."

-elsewhere-

Belkia: *screaming* "GET IT AWAY FROM ME!"

Magaki: *holding the jar* "I told you not to open it!"

-elsewhere-

Jordan: =///=

erina: *sleeping on his lap*

Jordan: *strokes her head*

Tanizaki: *waiting outside* "..."

erina: nnh....

Jordan: *light hum*

erina: ......

Jordan: "Hey..."

erina: ...thanks for coming over....

Jordan: ^^ "Any time...as long as I'm not at work. Or unless I can sneak out without Mr. F firing me."

erina: ^^;

Jordan: "I made sure to have someone cover for me...Anything I can bring later this afternoon?"

-elsewhere-

yuuji: *taps his pencil on the desk*

Aizawa: "Bored, much?"

yuuji: *shrug* eh, dont have any plans for the week, so...

Aizawa: "Hmm. I could give you more homework--"

yuuji: even though i'm in the general courses?

Aizawa: "It's either that or I have you do some community activities. Anything that'll help you."

yuuji: *shrugs* either one i guess...

Aizawa: "Then help me with some supplies..." *shows a list* "I stuck preparing a meal after some of the students and faculty finish a building project."

yuuji: sounds good.

-elsewhere-

Walter: "Wait, you've danced before, right?"

Kafka: >_>;;;

Tachihara: "..." *snort* "Oh, this is just sad..."

leroux: i could give you instructions if you wish!

Kafka: "O-Okay? But won't I need a dance partner?"

leroux: *hands him a mannequin* i have a few spares. ^^

Walter: OwO "Oh! We can use that later for cosplay modeling!"

Kafka: ._.; "..." *holds the mannequin's hands* "Like this?"

leroux: *adjusting kafka's hand placement* there you go. *puts on a record*

Kafka: "Now what?"

-a slow waltz tune plays-

leroux: *picks up the christine doll* like so. *dancing with the doll*

Kafka: .__.; *tries to match the movements--and steps on 'her' toes* "Oh! Sorry..." ("Wait--it's just a mannequin...")

leroux: try to put your arms up a little more.

Kafka: "Like this?"

leroux: there you go.

Kafka: ^^;;; *keeps moving--*

Tachihara: "Watch those hands, buddy--she'd slap you in real life."

Kafka: O_O;

leroux: ^^;

hirotsu: speaking from experience, are we?

Tachihara: O_O "Y-Yes! No!" *shakes his head* "I don't know the right answer--STOP PLAYING MIND GAMES ON ME, OLD MAN!"

hirotsu: *just gives him a look*

Walter: *pat pat*

gin: rip, tachihara. and his dignity.

-elsewhere-

Patty: "Oh! Those seeds are growing well!"

Takeru: ^^;

-elsewhere-

Kazue: *seated at their chair...they are actually awake* O_O;;;;;;;

lukas: are you alright?

Kazue: <Is it breaking and entering still a crime here?>

lukas: >->;;

Kazue: "..." <Don't turn me over to the police. I can't go back.>

lukas: O_O;;;

-elsewhere-

Jacqueline: "How did the talk go?"

kim: went pretty well i think.

Meme: "..."

Jacqueline: *sets down tea* "What's she like?"

kim: stubborn. -_-;

Jacqueline: "Oh...Well, if anyone can help, I'm sure it's you." ^^;

kim: =3=

Jacqueline: *pat pat*

Meme: "I really appreciated it, Kim." ^^

kim: any time. now about that payment-

Meme: "..." *runs*

kim: D8<

mio: -_-;;

Jacqueline: =_=; "...Sometimes a good job done is its own reward."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *checking a map of Tombstone* "..."

stocking: whats up? *hugs his neck from behind the couch*

Kid: =w= "Not too much. Just following up from the previous mission..."

stocking: ah.

Kid: "I was hoping to call in to see whether they had any clues...You're here for the day?"

stocking: yeah.

Kid: *smiles* "Any work?" *rubs her hand*

stocking: later this evening. i'll be at a meeting to discuss the exorcist exams...

Kid: "Oh, those are coming up?"

stocking: yeah...

Kid: "I hope it works out well. Who else is procturing?"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *adjusts his tie*

-silence-

Chuuya: *sits down* "Hello." *smiles weakly*

-at the other end of the table is rain's photo-

Chuuya: "Y-You look nice...As always...” ^^; "I...hope the meal is good. I remembered y-you liked...red velvet. It's dessert...” *shaking* "I-I'm sorry--I'm getting ahead of myself. We have dinner first, right..." *sets down two plates* "..." *sets down the plate--and ends up spilling the glass of water* "!!!" *reaches down to wipe it...then falls to his knees*

*a drop falls onto the puddle of water*

Chuuya: *smiling widely...and crying so much*

-i want to see you again i want to see you again i want to see you again i want to see you i want to see you i want to see you-

Chuuya: *shakes* *holds his head* "Please...come back. Please!"

sonia: papa?

Chuuya: "..." *slowly turns*

sonia: .....*she looks at him, with a vacant look of concern*

Chuuya: "..." *rubs his eyes* "I-I'm sorry. Just cleaning."

sonia: *walks over to him.....and wordlessly hugs him*

Chuuya: "..." *mindlessly holds onto her*

sonia: *head pats* ......

Chuuya: *crying* "R-Rain..."

sonia: ........

Chuuya: "...Sonia, I'm sorry."

sonia:.....do you want to rest now?

Chuuya: *whimpers*

sonia:.....you get some sleep, papa. i'll clean up.

Chuuya: "Th-Thank you...I'm sorry..."

sonia: it's ok.

-elsewhere-

Asher: "Where to, meister?"

izumi: alright, our next class is wiiiith, dr stein.

Asher: "..." *turns on their heel, starts walking away*

izumi: *grabs the back of their hoodie and drags them behind her*

Asher: "If I die because of him, I'm haunting you..."

izumi: ^^;

Stein: "Hello."

izumi: hi dr stein.

Asher: "Sir..."

Stein: "Let's begin today's exercises." *he's set out meditation pillows*

-elsewhere-

Thorne: "They look well..."

shiemi: *nods*

Thorne: *looks where they planted Rose's seeds* "..."

shiemi: they're growing very nicely.

Thorne: *nods* "...I'm scared."

shiemi: ??

Thorne: "What will they produce..."

shiemi:...*pats his back*

Thorne: *sniffs*

-elsewhere-

Mephisto: *holding his nose, while dumping the diaper* >~<

shion: baba.

Mephisto: "Okay..." *picks up the newly diapered Shion* "How's that?"

shion: ah! ^o^

Mephisto: "Good! Ready for a feeding?"

-elsewhere-

Tachihara: *cleaning up the kitchen* "Jeez, what happened here anyway..."

sonia: ....

Walter: *putting food away in the fridge* "Looks like a good meal...Oh! Red velvet!"

Motojiro: "..." *pats Sonia's shoulder*

sonia:...*nod*

Motojiro: *sad smile* "Did you eat, Sonia?"

sonia: a little bit...not from here...

Motojiro: *nods* "Maybe a glass of water would be good?"

-elsewhere-

Gopher: "Oh...So, you're going out of town?"

kirika: for a little while.

Gopher: QwQ "Th-That's good..."

kirika: *head pats* hey, you'll survive a few days without me.

Gopher: TwT *soft purrs* "R-Right..."

kirika: if you were really that weak, you'd be dead already. so you're stronger than you think, you little weirdo.

Gopher: QWQ "...Thank you!" *bows--falling down, his face landing on the floor*

kirika: *sweatdrop*

-elsewhere-

Wes: *rubs Ghost Dog's belly*

ghost dog: ^u^

Wes: "Good puppy--good puppy!" ^^

-elsewhere-

kyouko: i'm home.

Fujimoto: "Welcome back! How'd it go?"

kyouko: busy as usual

???: oh, hey kyouko.

kyouko: !! oh, yuma!

yuma: ^^

kyouko: you're so grown up now, it's shocking.

yuma: yeah. ^^; i thought i'd come over for a little bit before heading out.

Mifune: "A busy mission..."

kyouko: you're going on missions already?

yuma: *nods*

Mifune: "She'll be supervised, of course." *reassuring pat*

yuma: yeah, miss mikuni, miss kure, and mr law will be going with me.

kyouko: neat, but try to be careful around that kirika girl, ok?

Mifune: ^^;

Momo sakura: *picks a dandelion* ^^

angela: *making flower crowns*

Mifune: "Now we just have to finish your packing."

-elsewhere-

Blair: *checks a print-out of patients* "This one--'Panda'? He's still in a coma."

shinra: i see...thank you very much.

Blair: "...I'm sorry. A friend of yours?"

shinra: s-sort of...

Blair: "Would you like to see him?"

shinra: if it's not any trouble-

Blair: "Not at all--visiting hours are still in place." *walks with him* "No one has been to visit him..."

shinra:.......

*inside the room, Panda is in a medical-induced coma...his burnt skin is bandaged*

shinra: ......hey panda, it's me, shinra.

Panda: "..." *breathing valves pump oxygen through his mask*

shinra:...i'm sorry. i wasnt able to save you when you needed it, but i swear i'll make up for it.... we'll bring inka and sasori back, i promise.

Blair: "..."

Panda: "..." *vitals are stable*

shinra:...get well soon... *stands up*

Blair: *small smile* "I can call with any updates.."

shinra: thank you.

-elsewhere-

Stein: "That'll be all for today. Your homework is to practice this meditation once a day to get in touch with your souls."

Asher: "Zzz..."

izumi: .... ^^;

Saria: *stretches* "I hope it helps..."

Zeke: "It's really hard when you had too much soda, yo."

-elsewhere-

Kepuri: *gets into the driver's seat* "Okay, just a short trip from the office, and we're back home!"

Yohei: "...I want a different carpool."

Assi: O_O;

-elsewhere-

Spirit: *drops wedding invitations into the mailbox* =w= "It took a long time narrowing it down...but it's done. ..." *collapses in front of the mailbox*

Hyde: *in a postal worker outfit* "..." *nudges Spirit*

-elsewhere-

Inka: *singed, hair on fire* -_-;

Haumea: "That'll be all~" *departs*

sasori:....*pours water onto inka's head*

Inka: T_T "Thank you...Now get me a towel."

-elsewhere-

Kanin: *looking at magazines at the convenience store* "Oh, this looks promising..." *picks up a manga*

-seems to be a collection of 4 komas of 'Laka and Daisy'-

sayaka: oh my gosh, i love that comic! those doggies are so silly ^^

Kanin: OwO;;; "...Ha?" *opens the manga*

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "Zzz..."

mito: *sleeping on the pillow next to him*

Chuuya: *muttering, tossing*

mito: *streeeeetch*

Chuuya: *groans* "Rain...No..."

mito: *nuzzles against him*

Chuuya: *breathes a bit more calmly...whimpers*

mito: *purrs*

Chuuya: *hugs Mito*

mito: =w=

Chuuya: *strokes Mito, crying to calm down*

-elsewhere-

Justin: *packing*

oriko: *looking out the window*

Justin: "How do you feel about this mission?"

oriko: im...nervous.

Justin: *nods* "Understandably. You won't be alone, though--you'll have support."

oriko: i know, but...what if i remember something painful?

Justin: "...You can't know that you will, so that may be a bridge to cross only if you come to it."

oriko:.....right....

-elsewhere-

sasa: ...........*blows air horn* wakey waaaakeeeeey

tsukasa: FUCKINGJEEGUSWHATTHEHELL?!?!

tsukuyo: !?!?!?!?! O_O;;

Demongo: *yawns* "Five mo-mo-more minutes, my ma-ma-master..."

tsukasa: WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?!

sasa: get up, you shits, it's moving day.

tsukuyo: m-moving day?

sasa: yes! start packing!

tsukasa: um... ._.;; *blink blink*

Demongo: "..." -_-; "Yes, because I have soooooo much to move."

sasa: NO ONE ASKED YOUR OPINION! D8<

tsukuyo: and we're leaving because?

sasa: this shithole town's gone stale for my personal taste. i need a change of scenery.

tsukasa: and you drag us into helping you?

tsukuyo: a new town does mean new magical girls, which could mean new recruits.

tsukasa: hmmm, good point, good point.

Demongo: "..." *stomach growl* ^\\\\^; "Ready to help pack!"

tsukuyo: and where are we going?

sasa: shirase town.

-morning-

shibusawa: ..........*sigh* (another humdrum day, another humdrum birthday, another humdrum year....)

Nox: "??? Is something troubling you?"

shibusawa: just the usual problems.

lux: well, lady miyuri made this for you. *hands them a clay dragon*

shibusawa: how thoughtful. let me place this with the rest...

lux: =3=

shibusawa:....i suppose i'll visit the child later today.

Nox: "Very good." *pours tea*

shibusawa: hopefully soon, dostoyevsky will call up and we can begin the show proper...

-elsewhere-

Zeke: *thumbing through news* "Oh, bro--missing person report."

axel: *looks*

Zeke: "Looks like she had a quirk--spider."

axel: neat.

Zeke: "They have the contact info for any details...You see any spider quirk people around?"

axel: not that i know. *shrug*

-elsewhere-

Bon: "Yo." *sets down a muffin*

izumo:...is this a peace offering or something?

Bon: "..." *nods* *sits across from her*

Rin: *waves at Stocking* "Yo, teach!"

stocking: good morning, everyone.

Shima: "Hello, ma'am~ How are you this fine day?"

stocking: -_-; now as you know, the exorcist exams are coming up soon

Rin: "What'll be on the exam?"

-elsewhere-

kirika: *in the backseat of the car, looking out the window*

Justin: *smiles* "You got it." *tunes to the station*

kirika: *nods her head along to the tune*

Justin: *looks at Oriko*

oriko: ^^

yuma: *snoozing*

Justin: "We'll pull over in an hour for something to eat. Any preferences for meals?"

kirika: i dunno.

Justin: "Maybe some sandwiches and salads?"

-elsewhere-

Meme: *knock knock* "Hello?"

fani: what?

Meme: "Hi...How are you this morning?"

fani:....fine, i guess....

Meme: *knock knock* "Hello?"

fani: what?

Meme: "Hi...How are you this morning?"

fani:....fine, i guess....

Meme: "Have you had breakfast yet?"

fani:...what's it to _you_?

Meme: "!!! I-I just want to help--"

fani:......for the record, no, i havent.

Meme: "..." *holds up a tray* "I think I can help with that." ^^;

fani: ?? i-is that....cinnamon toast?

Meme: *nods* "Made it myself."

fani:..............................*noms*

Meme: ^^ "I hope it's decent. You looked hungry."

fani: *still eating, shiny eyes*

Meme: "That's good...Need more syrup?"

-elsewhere-

Kanin: *fiddling with a phone* "Hmm..." *his contact list is empty* "..."

genny:....um....did you.....want to exchange numbers?

Kanin: "Wh-What? Oh, sure!" ^^ "What's yours? I'll text you..."

-one number exchange later-

Kanin: "Yay! Thanks, Genny! I was a little shy to ask..."

genny: n-no problem. ./////.

lei-lei: why dont i share my number too? ^^

Kanin: "Thanks! That'll be great. I appreciate it..."

lei-lei: what are friends, for, right? ^w^

Duncan: "And how about I share my number? Of course, my new model of phone may be too advanced for--"

Kanin: "Amelia? How about you?"

Duncan: D : <

amelia: oh, i dont have a phone.

Kanin: "Oh...Sorry."

amelia: it's fine.

Kanin: "...Want to borrow mine for some gaming?"

amelia: is that alright with you?

Kanin: "Sure! I got Tetris...I haven't downloaded others for it..."

-elsewhere-

Rin: Q_Q "...I'm going to fail..."

shiemi: then you got to study hard then,

izumo: they'll seriously kill you if you dont.

Bon: "Yeah, not just sit at home doing nothing."

Rin: "I study plenty! ...It just doesn't stick." >3>;

izumo: -_-;

Shima: "How 'bout a study session to make things better?" *puts arms around Shiemi and Izumo* "What'd you say?"

izumo: *PUNCH*

shiemi: that sounds like a great plan!

Rin: "Oh, I can make some snacks!"

Bon: "Yeah, and we'll go through notes." *stamps Shima's head*

izumo: rin, focus.

Rin: "R-Right...Focus!" *opens a book* "...Where to start?"

-elsewhere-

Kafka: *breathing heavily* "Okay...I _can't_ do this." *walks away*

bessy: ~?

Kafka: "This was a dumb idea. Like anyone would be interested--I'm just a disgusting bug, after all..."

bessy: whatcha doin~?

Kafka: "...Adult things." *glances into the hallway outside Etta's room*

-no one there-

bessy: like taxes?

Kafka: -^- "Good...G-Good..."

etta: *right behind kafka* hi franzy ^^

Kafka: "N-No, nothing like that. You wouldn't understand--" O_O "..." *squeaky voice* "H-Hello..."

etta: whatcha dooooin~?

Kafka: O_O "...Not standing here."

etta: oh?

Kafka: .__. "... ... ...Are you busy?"

etta: not right now, why?

Kafka: "...Can coffee get us?"

etta: how about tea?

Kafka: OWO "...Sure."

etta: ok then ^^

-elsewhere-

Yafeu: "MORNING, MRS. THOMPSON-EVANS!"

liz: morning, students. ^^

Zeke: "What're we up to today? Weapons practice? Demonstrations? Target practice?"

liz: we'll be doing some target practice to start off with.

Asher: "In here? Isn't that a little dangerous?"

liz: we'll be doing it outside.

Yafeu: "WOO!"

Saria: ^^ "Good thing the weather's decent."

-elsewhere-

Shotaro: *slowly climbs down on spider-silk, upside, looking over Mana's shoulder* "Good book?"

mana: *nods*

Shotaro: "What is it? Does it have action? Kissy stuff? Footnotes?"

mana: just a book that bryn recommended to me.

Shotaro: "Ah, so action!" ^w^ *falls down, sits next to her* "That was nice of her."

mana: *she smiles and nods*

Shotaro: "Now that you got to try some new fighting moves, what's your next tournament?"

mana: sometime in july.

Shotaro: "..." *pokes her arm* "Need more muscle there..."

mana: i've been training! >3<

Shotaro: "Maybe a different diet?" *keeps poking her arm*

mana: -_-;

-elsewhere-

Konro: *looking up, holding a watch* "...Yeah, still not coming down..."

fang-hua: must be a new record by now...

Konro: "I think so...I hope she didn't get stuck in the atmosphere."

*sounds like a loud whoosh above...*

fang-hua: ah-

*BOOM!*

fang-hua: O_O;

*there's a giant crater*

Konro: "..." *stops the watch* "...Um...N-New record..."

Tsukiyo: *pops out of the wreckage* "...Ha! Told you!" *bounces out, lands in front of Fang-Hua* "Impressed?")

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *aims...fires Rashomon*

-nice hit-

naoya: nice shot, akuta!

Akutagawa: "I seem to be back to normal..."

naoya: *smiles* glad to hear. ^^

Akutagawa: *small smile* "Now to practice lifting..." *grabs a table with Rashomon*

-elsewhere-

Yumi: *standing next to Liz* "How's their aim?"

Zeke: *holding kunai* "Hah!" *tosses at the target--missing* OwO;

Asher: "...Well, it's not baseball..." *picks up a tonfa, knocks balls at the target, nailing each one*

Yafeu: -_-; *aiming a tiny water gun at the target* "...THIS FEELS INSULTING."

liz: going well so far.

Yumi: "It should be a good lesson for them--to understand what their meisters go through trying to handle them."

Saria: "Hee-ya!" *tries to crack the whip--and it doesn't really do anything* ._.;

liz: *nods*

Zeke: "Bro, I think these things are defective..."

axel: *throws one...right in duncan's butt* ._.; oops.

Duncan: -____-# "..." *tugs the kunai out* "..." *spray of blood leaves his sphincter* "..." *collapses*

Kazue: *sleeping*

Yumi: "..." *points at Kazue* "Are they even a weapon?"

liz: i....dont even know.

Zeke: O_O; "...Bro, I think you're going to prison for that."

axel: Q_Q;;;;

Asher: "It's the DWMA--this kind of brawling is fine. Probably."

Saria: ^^; "It's in the guidebook..."

-elsewhere-

Dabi: "--and he has Polaroids of all the bratty superhero kids. What a weird obsession. And he keeps stacking playing cards into houses--"

tomura: you know i can hear you, right?

Dabi: "...It's still weird. You just going to play with photos, or are we doing something?"

tomura: give it time...

Dabi: *groans* "Better keep your troops in line, then--they seem distracted or kind of lazy."

tomura:.... alright, how about you do some surveillance?

Dabi: "...Fine." *grabs his hoodie* "Where, exactly?"

tomura: *slides a photo* this place.

Dabi: *looks*

-seems to be a museum of sorts-

-elsewhere-

Bon: *seated on a banister, looking down the atrium to a floor below*

izumo: huh, i didnt know there was a balcony here.

Bon: *puts a slip of paper away* "Yeah...Scoping out the assembly below."

izumo: hmm...out of curiosity, you arent thinking of backing out...are you?

Bon: "WHAT THE HELL--NO! I HAVE A RESOLVE AS MIGHTY AS MOUNTAINS!"

izumo: just making sure....but i get how you feel. you've lost people, goals, and you feel alone and helpless...

Bon: "..." *keeps his eyes on the assembly* "So, you're thinking of backing out?"

izumo: hmph, of course not. i dont have anything else to do....i think, in a fucked up way, losing everything liberated me.......

Bon: "...You've changed."

izumo: oh?

Bon: "Yeah. You're better like this now."

izumo: *blushing* A-AND JUST WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN, HUH?! >////<#

Bon: O_O; "IT-IT WAS A COMPLIMENT? YOU KNOW..."

Rin: "Oh, hey! There's the married couple--"

izumo: SHUT UP OKUMURA!!!! >/////<###

stocking: i think 'couple in denial' is more fitting.

izumo: DONT ENCOURAGE HIM!!!!

Bon: "ALL OF YOU ASSHOLES, SHUT UP, AND LISTEN TO THE ASSEMBLY DOWN THERE!"

stocking: ...if you excuse me. *jumps off the balcony, using her wings to float down*

Rin: "...Dude, I don't think you should call your teacher an asshole."

*An announcer is on stage*

Audience 1: "Where the devil is he..."

audience member 2: he'll show up in some over the top way, i just know it.

gilda: ^^;

Announcer: "Everyone, quiet, please! Um..." *flips through notecards* "Presenting the headmaster, Sir Pheles!"

-cricket noises-

Announcer: "..." ._.;

stocking: *takes out pet container* dad, that's your queue. *opens it*

*a doggie walks out of the pet container, onto the stage*

Audience 2: "D'aw, look at the puppy!"

stocking: ^^;

*the dog gets on stage--then POOF*

seiya: oh!

Mephisto: "Guten morgen! Mephisto Pheles, timely, as always~"

stocking: *listening*

Mephisto: "Obviously, demonic activities have intensified. Even apparitions are increasing in the school. Therefore, I have authorized deploying this Patrol Squad. But we also have an increased request for exorcists--which is like the hell that is a waitlist to get into your favorite idol concert--but it's reservation only! And you don't have the money! And you need a babysitter! And the car isn't running! So you're stuck taking the bus to work, next to the annoying passenger who insists on telling you about their kidney stones--"

stocking: DAD! FOCUS.

Mephisto: "..." *ahem* *holds up microphone, lets go, so it now floats in the air* "Therefore, HQ has ordered us to increase the number of exorcists ASAP! We will ally with exorcist organizations not currently part of the Order of Knights. Next, we have moved up the date for the next Exorcist Certification Exam."

Audience 3: "Huh?!"

Audience 4: "So there's less time to study?!"

Audience 5: "What happened to the puppy?!"

seiya: so when will the exam be, sir?

Mephisto: "September."

izumo: that soon?

Rin: "I guess the Illuminati convinced him to get more exorcists?"

izumo:....*glances at shima*

Rin: "..."

Bon: *glare*

Shima: "H-Hey! I'm not involved in that!"

stocking:....??

-something peers through the grate-

stocking: ?!

Audience 6: "Why are there more demons?"

Audience 7: "Is internal affairs still investigating?"

Audience 8: "What did you do with the puppy?!"

Audience 9: "What if the new exorcists suck?"

Mephisto: "Relax...The Vatican sent someone here specifically to work with the newbies--"

*BOOM*

stocking: !!!

*it's a colony of hobgoblins, exploding from the gate*

Mephisto: "...Gee, how timely~ Oh, Lewin? Clean up, please."

lewin: you got it boss man!

stocking: i'll cover you!

lewin: why thank you. ^^ let's go, furfur!

stocking: *slashing*

Bon: "?! Furfur? That's pretty high-class..."

Rin: "He's going to summon a furry?"

izumo: -_-;

Shima: "Maybe it's the dog?"

*ZAP!*

*SPLURT! SLASH!*

Mephisto: *wearing sunglasses, smiles*

*a beast of electricity obliterates the hobgoblins*

izumo: woah!

Bon: "?!!!"

lewin: *phew* *waves* hello.

Mephisto: "Everyone, please say hello to one of the Pillars of the Arc Knights, the Master of Lightning, Lewin Light!"

lewin: yo ^^

Mephisto: "Let's hope our students learn from all you have to share with them..." *glances up at the balcony--smirks*

-later-

stocking: *knocks* dad? you in?

Mephisto: *cough*

stocking: dad? are you alright??

Mephisto: *waves a hand* "Spl-Splendid!" *smiles*

stocking: .....*takes a seat* may i ask something?

Mephisto: "Of course."

stocking: do you think i could get exorcist tutoring?

Mephisto: "Oh? I imagine so...What prompts this idea?"

stocking: after today's meeting, i realize that i still dont know much about exorcism. and me being a student teacher, i should probably know more about this.

Mephisto: "That makes sense. Very well. We can check the schedule for available tutors."

stocking: thanks dad. *smiles*

Mephisto: "It'll be a lot of work--and I know you can do it."

stocking: *nods* i'll do my best, cause i do want to prove i have what it takes and that i know what i'm doing.

Mephisto: "And helping to save the world isn't too bad either~"

stocking: yeah. ^^

Mephisto: "While you tutor, keep an eye on the students--make sure they are studying."

stocking: noted.

-elsewhere-

Akitaru: *sighs* "So, no signs what the First is doing...or the Church."

iris: ....

Akitaru: "For now, we see how they respond. It's not long before they react to the report..."

-elsewhere-

Burns: *looking at fire reports...seem to be years old*

dia: sir?

Burns: *looks up* "Yes?"

dia: how's the investigation?

Burns: "Hitting walls...The night of one fire took a lot of my attention, so I'm looking over clues again from the same day."

-that evening-

kirika: *snoozing*

Justin: *pulls in*

kirika: *yaaaawn*

Justin: "We're here." *looks outside*

kirika: ah? *looks outside* ......

oriko: oh.

Justin: "We'll check in." *hands bags*

bellhop: follow me, please.

oriko: *looking around*

kirika: .....

-from the rooftops, a figure watches them-

???: .......

-elsewhere-

Kid: *walks into the mansion*

stocking: *laying on the couch* welcome home.

Kid: *smiles* "Hello, love." *smooch*

stocking: *smooch* ^///^ how was work today?

Kid: "A bit confusing--many missions to track." *sits with her*

stocking: ah.

Kid: "How was teaching?"

-she explains what all happened-

Kid: "Oh...Any tutor you're considering?"

stocking: someone with experience preferably, like shura or lewin. anyone but triple A batteries >XP

Kid: "Heh...No kidding. Shura is good with a sword..."

stocking: *smiles*

Kid: "You look excited at the prospect."

stocking: yeah...

Kid: "And it'll help you as a teacher..."

stocking: *nods*

Kid: *holds her hand*

stocking:....i overheard some of the other teachers talking about me. they were saying the only reason i got this job was because dad's the boss....

Kid: *frowns* "And you already know that's untrue."

stocking: *nods* i know, i know... and i'll prove them wrong... sorry, went a bit on a rant there.

Kid: "It's understandable...You'll prove yourself."

stocking: yeah. *hugs* thanks kid.

Kid: *pat pat* "Any time..."

stocking: mm~ u////u

Kid: ^\\\^ *holds her*

stocking: if you arent too tired, can we watch a movie and cuddle and maybe you can squeeze my butt?

Kid: ^\\\\^; "Yes, yes, and..." *pats her lower back*

stocking: ah~<3 u///u

Kid: *grabs a blanket, tucks it over them, takes the remote...* "Any viewing preference?" *rests a hand on her knee*

-elsewhere-

Mori: *huddled in bed*

miura: ...

Mori: "..." *looks up suddenly* "!!!"

miura: sir?

Mori: "...S-Sorry...Thought I...Nevermind."

miura: is something on your mind?

Mori: "...The usual."

miura: would you feel better talking about it, sir?

Mori: "...I'm broken."

miura: *listening*

Mori: "I lost...Elise...Childhood..."

miura:.......

Mori: "I-I just see that connection...Without her, I'm just this...failed adult."

miura:.....would you like a hug, sir?

Mori: "..."

miura:.......*holding him, like a mother would their child*

Mori: *whimpers*

miura:.....

Mori: "Ma..."

miura: *humming*

Mori: *closes his eyes, holding onto Miura*

-elsewhere-

Kyoka: *looking at her phone* "..."

sylvia: *asleep*

Kyoka: "..." *sets down her phone, lies down in bed*

-early morning-

mrs mamiya: erika, sweetie, time to wake up!

Erika: *yawns* "..." *gets out of bed*

mrs mamiya: *cooking pancakes*

Erika: "...Morning, Mom." *sits at the table*

mr mamiya: you want eggs with your pancakes?

Erika: "...Sure."

mr mamiya: ^^

Erika: "..." >_>; "I'll take the train today..."

mr mamiya: you have a good day at school today.

Erika: "Yeah, okay..."

-elsewhere-

tsukasa: *panting* are we....there yet?

sasa: weeeee're heeeeeeere~<3

Demongo: "Yay--*yawn*"

tsukuyo: so this is shirase town?

sasa: yup! and i've already got the address for my new residence!

Demongo: "Is it cozy~?"

sasa: it will be!

-elsewhere-

kirika: *snoring*

Justin: *already awake in his room, reading*

oriko: *waking up* *yaaawn* hmm?

*smells like food in the hallway...*

oriko: *steps outside*

yuma: *yaaaawn*

*looks like a decent set of foods on trays*

yuma: ooh, yummy!

oriko: ^^

kirika: *sniff sniff* hullo? =.=~*

Justin: "???" *steps outside* "Huh..."

oriko: oh, that wasnt you?

Justin: *shakes his head* "Room service must include it in the hotel price? At least, I hope--I do not want to charge to the DWMA expense account..."

kirika: *examining food*

Justin: *uncovers one plate, revealing pancakes* "Oh."

kirika:.......

oriko: oh, they look lovely. ^^

Justin: ^^; *takes the maple syrup, pours some on* "We'll dine, then get ready for today's schedule."

oriko: thanks for the food. ^^

kirika:...yeah....

-elsewhere-

izumo: is it me or is class more cramped today?

Student 1: "I can't see the board!"

Shima: "I don't see a problem with it~" =w=

Rin: "It's why they call it...a cram school!" ^^

izumo:....... -_-#

konekomaru: well, mr lewin is teaching today.

Lewin: "Okay, let's start! Who can tell me what's on the board?" *he's drawn some symbols*

rui: are they runes?

Lewin: "Yep!"

Rin: ._.; "...I thought runes were more complicated..."

rui: it depends on what kind of runes you're using.

Lewin: "And since y'all don't know how much time you'll have in the combat, you need to simplify."

shiemi: that does make sense...

Lewin: "Let me show you how it's done--" *starts writing a long formula on the board* "It's all about identifying the extraneous components, determining whether the component is there for grammatical sense, or can be substituted for a shorter phrase--" *starts listing two columns of words* "These are the equivalent sets of words, categorized by element then prioritized by effectiveness and finally alphabetized to stay organized--"

Student 2: O_O;;; "..." *inches out of their seat*

stocking: ._.;;

Lewin: "--make sure to carry over the power of this prepositional phrase over to the adjective in order to condense the work, remove the extra stroke lines I have modeled on Runes 1, 4, and 18, then try to slur your words over this phrase since, really, 'M' and 'N' noises sound similar enough--"

Rin: @~@ "Wh-Wha?"

-one long lecture later-

Lewin: "There!" *turns around* "...Huh?"

-only a handful of students remain-

sayuri satou: tch- what babies...

rui: *taking notes*

stocking: i think....i need to lay down....

Shima: "You scared them all away, teach! I didn't even get the hot ones' digits!" *he has multiple face-slap handprints on his face*

izumo: *PUNCHES SHIMA*

Rin: "...WAIT! I just realized! It's a PlayStation controller!"

Lewin: "CORRECT!"

shiemi: ....eh? owo;

stocking: seriously?

Lewin: "Hey, you can find perfection and simplicity in even the least obvious spots. Kinda like how little man here simplifies his life with that puppet thing."

nemu: *through the puppet* DONT PATRONIZE ME, HOBO MAN! DX<

Lewin: "Ha ha ha! See? So let's all get along with our demon friends!"

stocking:...*small smile*

Rin: "If only it felt that easy..."

izumo: he has a point. we cant fight demons without borrowing their power.

shiemi: and there's nice demons in the world too, like nee and rin.

stocking: hey, i'm here too, you know. =3=

Lewin: "...Wait, who are you again?"

stocking: *sweatdrop*

Rin: -_-; "Stocking. Teacher. She's here to learn from you. You know her dad. Your friend Triple A is a dick to her."

Lewin: "...OH! You're Pheles's kid?"

stocking: the older one, yes. it's a pleasure to be working with you, sir.

Lewin: "Then you're just who I need! And some of you others--I need you to do something really, super-duper important!"

shiemi: *nods*

izumo: what is it?

Lewin: *smiles*

-later-

Lewin: "Here it is! Get going!"

stocking: ._.;;;;

sayuri satou: nice place.

rui: makes sense the queen of stink would like it here.

Rin: "Ugh! It smells like death!"

Bon: "..."

stocking: *gives rin a look*

Rin: ._.; "...Sorry."

Lewin: "So, I didn't get a chance to unpack my valuables...I kinda just threw it wherever."

*there's a sock on the floor...crawling...*

izumo: .____.;;;;

Bon: "Sir? Could you do something about the smell?"

sayuri satou: i dont have a problem with it.

stocking: oh god, kid would have a heart attack if he saw this...

Lewin: *takes out a lighter--and sylphs pop up*

shiemi: oh!

Lewin: "I'll make you a bonfire later if you help, okay?"

rui: aww, they're so cute!

Shima: "??? You're going to fire bon?"

Rin: "You're going to light Bon on fire?"

Bon: *slams their heads together*

izumo: i was about to do that myself. thank you bon.

Bon: >_>; "...Yeah, sure..."

*the sylphs move all through, cleaning all the air*

Rin: *deep inhale, head bruised* "Ah! So clean!"

Shima: X_X

Bon: O_O "He...He didn't go through formal procedures...H-How..."

stocking: arent sylphs air affiliated??

Lewin: "Bingo! And since fire needs air, they get along like...fire and air."

stocking: ah.

Lewin: "??? ...Wait, are you also Pheles's kids?"

rui: oh, we're cram school students, not the same class, but we're still here. my name's rui belladonna!

Sayuri satou:......sayuri satou.....hi...

konekomaru: .....i actually forgot that we're not the only cram school students.

izumo: to be fair, we dont usually see them often.

Rin: "I mean, there are so many people around school..."

Lewin: "Really should keep track of that...Heh heh...Oh, Krillin..." *flips a page*

Rin: *puts a book on the shelf--whose cover pops open, smacking Shima in the face*

Shima: *down* X_X

sylph: *giggles*

Rin: "Hey, cool it! You can play later!"

sylph 2: *noms on izumo's finger*

izumo: OW! jeez, that hurts!

-several sylphs are making a nest in shiemi's hair-

shiemi: um... a little help? .-.;

Lewin: "Man...As Sonic used to say, that's just no good...Well, time to exorcise."

stocking: you're just gonna kill them?

Lewin: "This is not the kind of thing that can be forgiven..."

Bon: ("Jeez, hardcore. But there's no fatal verse for elementals like sylphs--")

Lewin: " 'Mortem.'"

-fwoom-

stocking: woah!

Bon: "!!!" ("An original fatal verse...in just one word!")

Lewin: "Well, guess I'm setting a bad example lecturing y'all about 'borrowing demons' powers so easily,' huh? Ha ha ha..."

izumo: (he makes it look so easy!)

Lewin: "So, let me review names...Stocking Pheles, teacher. Shiemi Moriyama, the one who stopped the plant monsters at the festival. Izumo Kamiki, polka-brows--"

izumo: D8<

Lewin: "Sayuri Satou, 'Queen of Stink'--"

sayuri satou: *nods*

Lewin: "And you're the King of Troublemakers, Rin O!"

Rin: -3- "Rude..."

Lewin: "And you're genius Ryuuji Suguro, right?"

Bon: .\\\\. " 'Genius'?"

konekomaru: well, you do have good memorization with death verses and sutras.

Lewin: "Yeah, my memorization is poor..." *looks at Konekomaru* "...Neko-Kitten?"

konekomaru: konekomaru, ^^;

Lewin: "Ah, right..."

Bon: "S-Sir, that's too much...I'm not a genius. I'm useless...like in the fight back home--"

Lewin: "Horsefeathers. You're plenty useful. You got what it takes to be a great exorcist."

Bon: "...But that's just it...I don't have any reason to _be_ an exorcist anymore..."

izumo: ??

Bon: "Satan tore my family apart...I wanted to bring them back together...That's taking too long. My dad is moving on, our shrine isn't just me...Everyone has their own path...I don't--I don't know what to do!"

izumo: ......

Lewin: "...So, what, you need 'ambition' just to take a dump?"

Bon: O\\\\o; >\\\\< "What?! N-No! Ambition is necessary to push you forward!"

Lewin: "..."

Bon: "Didn't you have a reason to become an exorcist?!"

Lewin: "..." *nods* "A demon slaughtered my whole family when I was a kid."

stocking: !!!!...mr lewin....

Bon: "I-I'm sorry...So, that's why you're an exorcist."

Lewin: *shakes his head* "Nah. I'm just pulling your leg."

stocking: ?!

Bon: "...What."

Lewin: "I grew up in Texas. Pop, Ma, old bro, old sister. They're all fine."

Bon: "..." -_-###

konekomaru: THAT'S NOT SOMETHING THAT'S OK TO JOKE ABOUT!! D8<

Lewin: "Wow, sore spot. Sorry about that. But seriously...Well, you know folks like Charisma Justice? All Might? Heroes...I wanted to fight like that, for justice--"

izumo: are you just bluffing again?

Lewin: "BINGO, HUMAN LIE-DETECTER!" ^^

stocking: -_-# JUST BE HONEST WITH US.

Lewin: "...I mean, I don't have any grand ambition or motivation or goal." *taps his manga* "I'm not the shonen hero of this story, you know. There's no dark backstory, no enemy, no quest for vengeance. I just like being alive in this world."

stocking: .......

*CRASH*

Lewin: "???"

Bon: *is on his hands and knees*

konekomaru: um-

Bon: "Lightning! Please! Accept me as your student!"

izumo: ._.;;

Lewin: -w- "Huh...Falling faster than Yamcha--"

Rin: "What the H you doing, Bon?!"

izumo: have you snapped?!

stocking: *sweatdrop* (maybe i should ask shura to tutor me...)

-elsewhere-

Dabi: *hoodie pulled up, looking at the museum*

himiko: ooooooh!

Dabi: "Shh."

himiko: *nods*

Dabi: *walks up the stairs inside*

himiko: *following*

Dabi: *looking down the hall while removing his wallet*

himiko: *whispers* so what're we looking for?

Dabi: "We'll know it when we see it. It should be in the back..." *walks to ticket booth* "Yo. 2."

-elsewhere-

Motojiro: "Ah, there you are..."

sonia: hello mr kajii.

Motojiro: "How's the book report coming along?"

sonia: pretty good. i was helping Q with his as well.

Q: *waves*

Motojiro: "What's your book, Q?"

Q: *holding it up; seems to be a psychological horror*

Motojiro: OwO "...Is there any recommended age for that book?"

Q: *shrug*

Motojiro: "..." *shrug* "Well, can't be any worse than reality...Where did the other kids go..."

sonia: listening to mr leroux play.

Motojiro: "Ah, how nice!" *walks to the piano room*

leroux: *playing piano as the other kids listen*

Jakob: "Ooo..."

wilhelm: ^^

Tom: *leans in, listening intently*

bessy: ^^

Walter: *sitting with the kids* ^w^

leo: *smiles*

Motojiro: *sits with Leo* "..."

leo: *rubs her stomach*

Motojiro: "..." <M-May I...> *his hand hovers over hers*

leo: *leans into him, smiling* u////u

Motojiro: ^\\\\^ *puts an arm around her shoulder*

-elsewhere-

Justin: "Where should we begin? Perhaps somewhere that reminds you of something..."

kirika: maybe the school?

Justin: "Very well--we can take this bus..."

oriko: *nods*

Justin: *points* "There's the stop...Anything we're missing?" *looks at the others*

yuma: i dont think so.

Justin: *looking at the buildings* "..."

-elsewhere-

Kid: *frantically folding clothes*

liz: you alright?

Kid: OwO;;; "You ever feel there is something really wrong in the world? I think I can I feel that--so I'm trying to off-set it..."

liz: ._.; um....ok then.

Kid: "Hee hee...J-Just need to fold this--" *rips a shirt* QWQ;;;;;

liz: ._.;

-elsewhere-

Iida: *picks up a bag of take-out*

ochako: ^^

eijiro: aw yeah!

Iida: "Off we go! Oh, but please, procure napkins!"

ochako: you got it!

momo: ^^;

Izuku: *checks his bag* "Looks like all's here...Where to?"

jirou: first stop is the picnic area, then we'll head to the cave of trials.

Denki: " 'Trials'?"

jirou: it's sort of a nickname. it's a dark cave in the wooded area that's often used for tests of courage.

Tokoyami: "!!! ..."

mina: oooh, neato!

Izuku: ^^; "Should be entertaining, I guess..."

Iida: "A way to inure ourselves against fear!"

-elsewhere-

kirika: *looking around*

Justin: "Rather quiet..."

kirika: looks like school aint open today...im gonna check the roofs for anything. *magical girl mode and uses her claws to parkour up a wall*

Justin: "Be careful! Mind the walls!"

kirika: yeah, yeah. =3=; *mumbling*

*doesn't look like anything is going on--*

*FWOOM*

kirika: ?!?!? WHAT THE FUCK?!

*it looks like a shield surrounding a fast-moving person, crossing perpendicular to Kirika's path*

kirika: the hell?

*the shielded being slows down, ducking, rolling, turning around--and holding an axe*

kirika: !!!! *blocking with claws*

???: "Neat trick. What are you? An onyx scorpion witch?"

kirika: eh? 'the fuck're you?

???: "A magical girl. And, what, you kiss your mother with that mouth?"

kirika: is that right? well as it happens i am to, but why should _you_ care, and who do you think you are, neighborhood watch or some shit?

???: "You could say that--a monster hunt. My turf. So get out of my way--"

kirika: boring! i dont have time to go playing around with little brats like you, so if you excuse me, i have shit to do today-

???: *grab* "You just call me a 'brat,' you stuck-up bitch?!"

kirika: look, im not in the mood for bullshit, so if you would just piss on off with your little wraith hunt, then we'll be all good, k?

???: "..." *FWOOM*

*a bubble encases Kirika*

kirika: ?!?!?!

???: "How about you stay there, and I'll come back to free you...I hope you don't need the bathroom for a bit."

kirika: you little shit! D8<

???: *waves* "Toodles~" *turns--and bumps into--*

Justin: "??? Um...Hi?"

???: *falls back* "?!"

kirika: oi, priest, get me out of here! >3<#

Justin: "Oh, okay!" *shows off guillotine* "Stand still--"

kirika: ._.;

???: "!!!! WOW!" *grabs Justin's arm* "Look how sharp it is!"

Justin: ._.;

kirika: um....

???: "How do you do that?!"

Justin: "I-I'm a Death Scythe--"

???: "No way! ...So why are you with this dorky mantis?"

kirika: =_=; the hell're you calling dorky?

???: "You, mantis. Just go clean you pinchers for a bit--" *grabs Justin's arm, shiny eyes* "Do you like punk?! You totally look like some hardcore metal killing machine!"

Justin: .____.;;;; *mouthing to Kirika: "HELP ME"*

kirika: *kicks the girl in the back of the knee*

???: "OW! What the hell, bitch?!"

kirika: listen brat, you're really beginning to grate on my nerves.

???: -_-# "Then don't get in the way of my mission, you stuck-up short-tempered shit!"

Justin: -_-;

kirika: YOU WANNA FUCKIN' GO?!

Justin: *grabs both of them, covering their mouths, sounding deathly serious* "Do I have to wash out your mouths with soap...?" ^^#

kirika: 0-0

-justin's phone goes off-

???: Q_Q

Justin: *lets go of Kirika, checks*

yuma: [gett o the bridge! D8>]

Justin: "!!! Kirika, to the bridge!" *takes off*

*he's still holding onto ???*

???: "?!!!"

-at the bridge canal, oriko has pulled someone onto dry land. she is soaked and panting-

yuma: D8> ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoooosh!

???: *cough cough*

kirika: what the heck's going on here?

yuma: wewerelookingaroundwhenisawagirlabouttojumpoffthebridgeandthenshejumpedandorikowentafterherandbroughtherbacktotheshoreandidontknowwhattodo *INHAAAAALES*

???: *shudder* "Wh-Why..."

kirika: ??.....!!!!!!!! *her eyes widen in shock*

???: "...K-Kirika? ...Oh, I'm in the bad place..."

kirika: erika?! what the hell!?!

oriko: oh, she's a friend of yours?

kirika: 'was'....until she decided to stab me in the fucking back...

Erika: -_-# "Nice to see you too..."

Justin: *pulls up in the van* "Had to find where we parked..."

yuma: ._.;;;

kirika: the hell you doing, taking a dive off the bridge?!

Erika: "None of your business..." *tries to get up--*

kirika: ...did ya lose your shoes in the river?

Erika: "..." >\\\\>;;; *curls her legs under her*

kirika: what, cat got your to-

oriko: they're on the bridge,

kirika: .......

Erika: *small whimper*

kirika:.....*sighs* you want food or somethin'?

Erika: *staring at a bowl of ramen* "..."

kirika: jeez, how many years has it even been?

Erika: *shrug*

oriko:....so, what happened to you miss erika?

Erika: "Wh-What do you mean? N-Nothing happened..."

kirika: so you just tried to kill yourself for shits and giggles then?

Erika: "Shut up...It's none of your business..."

Justin: "Your family must be worried. Have you a mother? A father--"

Erika: "No!"

kirika: ....oh right, your pops left....

Erika: "Shut up..."

kirika: to be honest, you got off easy.

Erika: "..."

kirika: ......do you want to die?

Erika: "...I'm miserable..."

oriko: *listening*

Erika: "...Some stranger moves in, now I'm supposed to call him 'Dad'..."

yuma: is he mean to you?

Erika: "...I mean, no...He's just not my dad..."

kirika: why should _that_ be a problem? i mean, i have a new adoptive family, and i'm pretty happy about it.

Erika: "Because I'm useless! Because if I wasn't, my dad wouldn't have left! Because if I wasn't, my mom wouldn't hate me for--for not calling this stranger 'dad'!"

kirika: .....im gonna ask again. do you _want_ to die?

Erika: "Y-Yes..." *covers her face*

kirika: then go die.

yuma: miss kirika! D8<

kirika: what it's survival of the fittest! if she doesnt have any will to live, she's gonna die, simple as that.

Erika: *shaking...* *picks up the ramen--and throws it at Kirika*

kirika: *dodges* what, did i hit a nerve?

Erika: *holding her head, whimpering* "I'm scared..."

kirika: *glares and grabs her by the collar* if you want to die, then die! but if you're so scared of dying, then live with everything you've got!

Erika: *looks frightened*

kirika: you know, you're kinda lucky....my birth father was scum, he made my life a living hell, all because i was born. there's lots of people who dont even _have_ families! *her hands are shaking*

oriko: kirika.....

Erika: "I-I'm sorry..."

kirika: *lets her go*.........sorry, i just....got a bit upset there....guess i went out of line, huh?

Erika: "I'm sorry...I'm sorry..."

kirika:.....*awkward hug* jeez, if you want to cry, then go ahead, better to just let it out then keeping it bottled up....

Erika: *can't make a noise, as tears pour down*

kirika:.....*sighs and hugs her*

Erika: *holds onto her, sobbing*

kirika:....sorry for getting all pissy with you just now...you didnt deserve that after today....

Erika: "I keep screwing everything up..."

oriko: it's going to be alright. *pats her back*

Erika: *sobs*

-elsewhere-

sasa: here it is~ home sweet home~ *picking the lock*

tsukasa: ._.; um-

sasa: grandpa! i'm here!

-the only resident is a very elderly man, who seems to have cataracts-

tsukuyo: *covers her mouth*

Elderly Man: "!!! Wh-Who's there?!"

sasa: shhh, it's just me, grandpa. i'm just gonna get your medicine now, ok? *putting on gloves*

Elderly Man: "Help! Help!" *tries to swing a cane--*

tsukasa: *dodge*

sasa: *pulling a syringe from her bag* shhh, its ok, grandpa. i've got your medicine now, so just take a deep breath ok?

Elderly Man: "Get back! Get--"

sasa: *jabs the needle into his neck, injecting air into his bloodstream* theeere we go~ [[sasa is fucking horrible and horrifying]]

tsukuyo: !!!!!!!!!!!

tsukasa: !!!!!!

Demongo: OwO;

Elderly Man: *gasps, swinging his arm trying to hold his chest--before collapsing*

sasa: there! now that the former resident has been dealt with, we can move in proper~

tsukasa: WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!?!

sasa: a lot of things really, but that's neither here nor there.

Demongo: "What do we do with the body?"

sasa: see if there's a furnace around, meanwhile i'm gonna check for the old dude's papers.

Demongo: "...Oh..."

tsukasa: i wanna go home now....

Demongo: *sympathetic murmur*

sasa: booo you babies. =3=

tsukasa: YOU JUST MURDERED AND OLD MAN!

sasa: and you two are high ranking members of the wings of magius _how_?

tsukuyo: and how are you even an associate?!

sasa: i'm just paying back a debt to them.

Demongo: "..." *stomach growl*

sasa: you know how the magical girl system works, right? in exchange for a wish, the selected person recieves a soul gem that amplifies the soul's wavelength, allowing them to tap into hidden powers within them. most 'official' contracts are with the DWMA and its branches, but not all magical girls are DWMA affiliated. some others find alternate sources, that have not fully mastered the technique. instead of amplifying the soul's wavelength, instead, these illegal contractors have their souls removed from them, effectively making them liches.

Demongo: "Uh huh..."

tsukuya: and a soul gem eventually wears out of magic after a while, so it must be cleaned with either grief cubes from general monsters such as kishin eggs, or grief seeds dropped from wraiths.

sasa: bingo! say, do you wonder where wraiths come from?

tsukasa:....

sasa: when an official magical girl's soul gem gets cloudy, they just lose their magical girl form until the soul gem is cleansed. however! when it happens to an illegal contractor....*smirk*

tsukasa:......!!!!!!!!

sasa: ....i'm actually an illegal contractor myself. but the magius offered me a choice; become a monster, or be saved; i think my choice was quite clear~ dont you think~

Demongo: ._.; "Hard to tell..."

sasa: _you're_ one to talk.

tsukuyo: i'd prefer you not insult him.

tsukasa: yeah, that's my job.

Demongo: -3- "I get no love..."

sasa: do you want to know how i was saved?

tsukuyo: the power of doppel, right?

sasa: ding ding ding! she got it again! two for two! the power of 'doppel' is basically a weaponization of a magical girl's wraith, or her 'other self' of sorts. with this power, we could easily become demigods!

Demongo: ._.;;; *steps back*

sasa:....welp, if you wish to go back to kamihama, go ahead, i've got unpacking to do.

tsukasa: *already fleeing*

Demongo: O_O;

-elsewhere-

Shura: *pouring a drink*

-knocks-

Shura: "???" *gets up, opens the door* "Oh, hey!"

stocking: hey, hope you dont mind me dropping in. ^^

Shura: "Not at all! Pull up a chair. Want a drink?"

stocking: i'm good. *sits down*

Shura: "Done for the day? Or did Lewin assign more chores?"

stocking: done for today, luckily, so now i can get started with tutoring!

Shura: "Nice. Where did you want to start?"

stocking: how about the basics to start off?

Shura: "Sure. Can I see your blade?"

stocking: ok. *transforms her socks into swords*

Shura: *takes one* "This is still a technique I don't quite understand...You never had any weaknesses to these? Like, do they break easily?"

stocking: i've actually never thought about it. for all i know, they've just been a part of me, in a way.

Shura: "Does that mean non-angels can't use them?"

stocking: *shrug* i've never tested it myself, so...

Shura: "..." *takes off her jacket* "Let's test it..."

stocking: ._.; um... ok then... *backs up*

Shura: *summons her sword* "Come at me."

stocking: um, ok then? *takes a stance*

Shura: "..." *lunges forward*

stocking: !!! *blocking*

Shura: *grabs another sword, swings*

stocking: !!!

-CRASH-

stocking: urk- ow...

Shura: *still standing* "Well, they didn't shatter..."

stocking: *getting up* good to hear. hopefully i can say the same for my ribs, jeez...

Shura: ^^; "Sorry--I went a little forceful there. I'm not perfect with two swords, so I may have over-done it..."

stocking: *looks at the couch*

Couch: "..." *splits in two, collapsing*

Shura: D:

-thumps from below-

mrs momoi: keep it down up there! DX<

Shura: "??? Jeez, what's it to you..." *stamps her foot onto the floor*

mrs momoi: i'm going to call the landlord if you dont stop!

stocking: *sweatdrop* maybe next time we should take the sparring outside.

Shura: -_-# "Yeah...Could avoid another trip to consignment that way...Meh, needed a new couch anyway."

-elsewhere-

Tetsutetsu: "LOOK WHO I FOUND!" *holding Bakugo in a headlock* "COMMENCE MALL TRIP!"

Bakugo: "LET GO OF ME, YOU JERK!"

itsuka: *blinks*

reiko: oh my.

kinoko: dude, that's rad.

Tetsutetsu: "I STILL NEED SOME SUNSCREEN AND OTHER CAMPING SUPPLIES! AND HE'S GOING TO HELP!" *squeezes* "RIGHT?!"

Bakugo: Q_< "OW! F-Fine! Whatever!"

itsuka: ^^;

Bakugo: =_=; "Your classmates are weird, Itsuka."

itsuka: maybe, but they're good people. most of them are at least.

Bakugo: "??? Who do you--"

Monoma: *pops up out of a potted plant* "AH-HA! The rude hothead doesn't want to go on a date! He is a bad boyfr--"

-SLAPS MONOMA AGAINST A WALL-

itsuka: sorry, there was a fly.

Bakugo: "..." *holds her hand* >\\\\<

itsuka: ^^

Tetsutetsu: *already has giant sunglasses on* "SHOPKEEP! CAN THESE WITHSTAND A G-FORCE OF 28 OR HIGHER?!"

-elsewhere-

Magaki: "Sit."

Iggy: *sits* O_O_O_O_O_O_O

Magaki: *smiles, holds out a strawberry*

Iggy: *nom*

Belkia: *covered in bandages* ^^; "Good...Maybe it'll stop biting..."

-elsewhere-

Justin: *pulls up to a house*

Erika: "..."

oriko: is this your stop?

Erika: "..." *nods*

kirika:....hey, erika?

Erika: "Y-Yeah?"

kirika: do you.... 7-7; want to exchange phone numbers?

Erika: "!!! ..." >_>; "Y-Yeah, sure..."

-one number exchange later-

Erika: "..." *small smile* "Th-Thanks--"

*someone is approaching behind Kirika*

kirika: it's all goo-....

*FWOOM*

kirika: !!!!! YOU AGAIN?!

???: *pant pant* "I found--I found..." *inhales* "Jeez, I'm winded...Y'ALL WERE RUNNING EVERYWHERE SO I COULDN'T KEEP UP--WHAT THE F?!"

Erika: ._.;

kirika: WHO EVEN THE FUCK ARE YOU?!

???: *deep inhale...pose* "I'm...Magical Girl Komaki Asako! ..." *collapses*

kirika: ....... *siiiigh* jeez.... *looking through komaki's pockets for her phone*

Komaki: *sleeptalk* "I just need some orange slices...Low blood sugar..."

Justin: ._.;;; "I am so sorry for this."

Erika: "..." *small laugh*

kirika: let's see, ah, here we go... *dials 'mom'*

*phone clicks*

???: "Hey, Komaki."

kirika: hey, your kid is asleep on a park bench here. just thought you should know that.

???: "W-What?!"

-kirika explains the situation-

Mom: "Oh no! I'm on my way, baby!"

kirika: *hangs up* and now we wait.

Komaki: =w= "Zzz..."

kirika:....most benches i've slept on havent always been so comfortable.

Erika: "..." *looks down*

kirika: ....*pap pap*

Erika: *sniff* "I-I'm sorry, Kirika..."

kirika: hey, it's all good, no use crying over spilled milk, y'know?

Erika: "..." *nods*

kirika: *small smile*

Justin: ^^; "Eventful day..."

kirika: yeah, cant wait to get back to the hotel, i'm beat as shit.

Justin: "We'll continue the search tomorrow. For now, we can do some reading--"

Komaki: *yawns, opens her eyes, looks at Oriko*

oriko: *smiles at her* ^^

Komaki: "...Have we *yawn* met?"

oriko: i dont believe so. ^^;

Komaki: "...'Kay..." *yawns*

Justin: "..."

yuma: *looking around*

Erika: "...There's...a lot to see around town, if you're new..."

kirika: im curious to see how much has changed since last i've been here. is 'pan-fuwa' bakery still open?

Erika: *nods* "Y-Yes. Still tasty." ^^;

kirika: *sigh of relief* oh that's good to hear.

yuma: why dont you tell her about death city?

Erika: ^^;;; "...'Death'?"

kirika: oh yeah, the home of the DWMA? i've got quite a few stories, some im not sure you'd believe me if i told you.

Erika: "Wow...Th-That's surprising. Isn't it scary? I mean, it's the Grim Reaper..."

kirika: nah, dad's pretty chill actually.

Erika: ^^;;;; "...What?"

kirika:.....*sighs* i got a lot of explaining to do, huh?

yuma: *sweatdrop*

-elsewhere-

Asher: *knocks the last ball in the batting cage* "..." *pulls the tickets off*

izumi: ^^

Asher: "Okay--what'll be this time?"

izumi: hmm.

Asher: "..." *looks at an action figure*

izumi: do you want that one?

Asher: "...I mean, maybe..."

izumi: then you should go for it. ^^

Asher: "...'Kay." *points* "That one, please." *hands over the tickets*

-elsewhere-

Bon: "..." *smacks his forehead*

konekomaru: are you alright?

Bon: "I acted like an idiot--I got on my hands and knees--WHO DOES THAT?!"

konekomaru:....... >->

Bon: "See?! You don't even have an answer for that...Stupid, stupid--" *smacks his forehead*

konekomaru: hey, it's alright. ^^;

Shima: "Right--it's not the dumbest thing you've done. Like, look at your hair--"

Bon: *headlock*

-elsewhere-

Fitzgerald: *peeling an apple*

mary: *snoozing*

Fitzgerald: *slices it, sets it out*

Toby: *sniff sniff*

-elsewhere-

Mifune: "..."

angela: *practicing in a mirror* ok....green! *her hair goes green* yes! now....purple! *purple hair* woohoo!

Mifune: *smiles* "Excellent magic."

angela: ^^

Mifune: "That should prove useful..." *looks at her eyes* "Did those change?"

angela: oh? oh yeah, i guess they did. ^^

Mifune: "Neat...I guess you got more to practice now."

-elsewhere-

Burns: *exits the Holy See* "..." *pinches the bridge of his nose* "How annoying..."

dia: how did it go?

Burns: "It was annoying...These neophyte priests causing trouble is bad enough--but the Church is now more suspicious of Benimaru."

dia: hmmm...

Burns: *looks back at the entrance* "..." *turns* "Let's get back to the First. I want to take care of something."

dia: *following*

-elsewhere-

Vulcan: *sets down the wrench* "This one's ready, too..." *gestures to a motorcycle*

karin: nice!

Vulcan: "Not sure how useful it is when responding to fires, though...Still thinking up the gadgets."

karin: mind if i take it for a test run?

Vulcan: *tosses her the keys* "Have at it."

karin: thanks. *putting on a helmet and goggles*

Vulcan: *waves*

-elsewhere-

Asako: *stares at the phone, and a photo of her family* "..."

goldie: *resting on a pet bed next to her*

Asako: *turns away from the phone, strokes Goldie's back*

-elsewhere-

Benimaru: *sets down another book on a stack, picks up another one*

kirei: *asleep next to him*

Benimaru: "..." *puts the book away, lies down...holds her*

kirei: mmm....

Benimaru: *smiles lightly*

-but outside, someone is watching in the shadows-

Mantis: "..." *licks his hand*

???: "So I said 'If he tossed a soda can at you, I hope it was a 'soft drink'!" Get it?!"

Mantis: *slinks back more into the shadows as ??? approaches*

???: that was so lame =_=

Mantis: -_-; *groans*

??? 1: "?! Who's there?!"

Mantis: O_O;

???: *goes to look*

Mantis: *jumps behind trash cans* O_O ("CRAP CRAP CRAP--")

fang-hua: ....

Tsukiyo: "..." *kicks down a can*

fang-hua: !!

Mantis: *stuck in the can* O_O;

Tsukiyo: "..." *smirks, cracks her knuckles* "Hey, cutie~"

fang-hua: !!!

Mantis: O_O; "I-I wasn't doing--"

Tsukiyo: "Oh, I know what you're doing--you're peeping on Beni-hottie!"

Mantis: ._.; "...What?"

fang-hua: *facepalms*

Mantis: "...I must be goin--"

Tsukiyo: *mallet BONK*

Mantis: x_x

fang-hua: *cuffs him*

Tsukiyo: ^w^ "Patrol success! ..." *peeks into the window of Benimaru and Kirei's room--*

Benimaru: *at the window, death glare*

Tsukiyo: OwO

Benimaru: *two-finger eye poke*

Tsukiyo: "AAAAAAAH!" X~X

-elsewhere-

Poe: *places a bookmark, lies down*

karl: *plops up onto the couch beside him*

Poe: ^^ *pet pet*

-elsewhere-

Kid: T_T *lying in bed*

stocking: i'm home!

Kid: *waves, not getting up, staring at the ceiling* "Hello, my symmetrical goddess..." *groans*

stocking: you ok? *sits next to him*

Kid: "Today was very unsymmetrical..." *points at a ripped shirt*

stocking: aww *pats his head* want me to fix it up for you?

Kid: *nod nod, whimper*

stocking: *getting the sewing kit and begins making adjustments, including mirrored stitches on the other side*

Kid: TwT "Thank you..."

stocking: any time. ^^

Kid: "How was your symmetrical day?"

stocking: it was busy. ^^;

Kid: *nods* *finally sits up* "!!! You're bruised..."

-she explains what all happened-

Kid: ._.; "...Why would Shura do sparing inside an apartment?"

stocking: i guess it was spur of the moment, but she did agree to take it outside from here on out.

Kid: "I'm glad you're training." *smiles*

stocking: *nods* yeah.

Kid: "I'm sure you'll be busy--but it will be worth it."

-elsewhere-

kirika: *staring at the ceiling* .......

Justin: *exits the bathroom* "...Miss Kirika?"

kirika: hnn?

Justin: "You seem troubled. Is it your friend?"

kirika: just thinking i guess.....about everything....

Justin: *sits* "You have a lot to consider..."

kirika: yeah....but i feel kind of better....like a weight's been lifted, y'know?

Justin: *nods* "Sometimes rebuilding friendships does that."

kirika: i guess....heh...it doesnt even feel real....being back here after so long....

Justin: "A lot is coming back to you..."

kirika: yeah, and hopefully stuff comes back for oriko too......but im kind of scared.....

Justin: "???"

kirika: if she remembers what happend then....how will she react?

Justin: *nods* "But you'll be by her side when she remembers..."

kirika:...*nods* right.

Justin: "She does seem uneasy...but I think she's dedicated to finding the truth."

kirika:.....i guess....

Justin: "...Where is she?"

kirika: she's asleep already.

Justin: *nods* "I guess we all need sleep now."

kirika: i guess.....

Justin: "Well, I'm turning in. Tomorrow, we'll continue to explore the city."

kirika: yeah.... night.

-elsewhere-

Daisy: *asleep--her head on Eckleberg's lap*

eckleburg: ._.;;;

Daisy: "Mmmm~" *yawns..." *swings her hand, knocking over an empty beer bottle*

eckleburg: *sweats* (MOTHER HELP WHAT DO I DO?!)

Daisy: *clutches his waist* *sleep-talk* "Don't go...Not again..."

eckleburg: ??

Daisy: *hugs, whimpering* "You...never come back..."

eckleburg: .......

Daisy: *shakes awake* "Bl-Blaine!" *leaps up--and stares at Eckleburg* "..."

eckleburg: are you alright?

Daisy: "..." *frowns* "Fine." *lets go of him...then holds her head*

eckleburg: maybe you should lay down...?

Daisy: *sniff, rubbing her eyes*

eckleburg: daisy?

Daisy: "What?!"

eckleburg: !! ....

Daisy: "..." *covers her face*

eckleburg:.....*awkward hug*

Daisy: "..." *buries her face in his shoulder* "Goddamn it..."

eckleburg: .....do you want to talk about it?

Daisy: "...It doesn't matter."

eckleburg: why do you say that?

Daisy: "...He's dead anyway."

eckleburg: !!!!! daisy....

Daisy: *rubs her eyes* "...I grew up with him. He joined the Army. He went on a mission. He died. Th-The end..."

eckleburg:...*pats her back*

Daisy: "..." *holds onto him*

eckleburg: *hugs her*

Daisy: *sniffs* "Y-Yeah...H-He wasn't like you. Not so nerdy..." >\\\\>;

eckleburg: ^^; what was he like?

Daisy: "...Grungy. Romantic. Wrote really bad songs."

eckleburg: ah...

Daisy: "...Heh...He wrote this awful song--sounded like razors on guitar strings..."

eckleburg ^^;

Daisy: "..." *holds onto him* "Sorry. Didn't mean to insult you as a 'nerd.' ...I mean, you are, just didn't mean it as an insult."

eckleburg: it's fine, im used to it.

Daisy: "...Can I just...stay like this for a bit." *sniff*

eckleburg: of course...

Daisy: "..." *nuzzle*

eckleburg: ..... ./////.;;;

Daisy: -\\\\-; "Don't read too much into this, Teej..."

eckleburg: *voice squeaking* wouldnt dream of it. *sweats*

Daisy: "..." *small smile, closes her eyes* "..." *snore*

-morning-

Tsukiyo: *lying in bed--her eyes bandaged* *holds up her hands* "I can't see a thing! I'm blind!!!" >_<

Mantis: *tied to a chair* -_-;

fang-hua: your eyes are fine, tsukiyo. ^-^;

Tsukiyo: "Fang-Hua, is that you?! Let me check--" *reaches, grabbing something* "...Yep! That's you!" ^w^

fang-hua: ow! that's my braid! >A<;;

Tsukiyo: >3< "This sucks--I can't even cop a feel correctly!"

Benimaru: "Quiet, before I tape your mouth."

Tsukiyo: >x<

Mantis: -_-; "If you're done--you do realize I could just slice these off if I wanted to at any time--but my benefactor told me not to fight y'all."

fang-hua: *rubbing her head where the braid was pulled* benefactor?

Mantis: "Someone who doesn't have much love for the Sun Church, either."

fang-hua:.....*looks at benimaru*

Benimaru: "We are not interested in starting a fight...We just want to worship here in peace."

Mantis: *smirks* "How nice. I'm sure those jackass priests feel the same. Oh, wait--they think you're a bunch of animalistic hairy-ticks."

fang-hua: .....

Benimaru: "...I'm sorry--you think they called us 'ticks'? Not 'heretics'?"

Mantis: "??? What, would bald ticks be better?"

Tsukiyo: "Let me mallet him!" *reaches out her hands, grabbing a broom--and starts smacking it against Benimaru's head*

Benimaru: "..." *continues talking while smacked* "What does your benefactor propose?"

Mantis: "To work with you! Don't you want to show those Church-goers what you're made of? You're the God of Destruction, right?!"

Benimaru: "Does your benefactor know where you are?"

Mantis: "Yep!"

Benimaru: "Good. He can talk to me when he comes pick you up." *moves to exit*

Mantis: D : <

fang-hua: c-commander—

Benimaru: *continues outside*

fang-hua: *following him* sir! are you sure this is a good idea?

Tsukiyo: "You showed him, Commander!" *grabs a 'hand'--really, Mantis's* "...Why are you clammy?"

Mantis: -_-# "Just kill me now."

Benimaru: "What would you propose, Kohana?"

fang-hua: maybe talk to the 8th? or even the 5th?

Benimaru: "No--I am not bringing them in on this. The Church decided to pick this fight--and frankly, the Eighth is too chummy with them for me to think they'll be reasonable on this. I heard they brought in more nuns."

fang-hua: .......

Benimaru: "...Post guards on him. I have to get back home..."

fang-hua: understood....

Benimaru: *nods, turns, walks away*

-elsewhere-

Komaki: =_= *grumbles*

koito: komaki! it's time to get up!

Komaki: *grumbles* "Yeah, I'm up already..."

koito: you've got school soon. also, dad told me to ask how you want your eggs, sunny side up, scrambled, or omelette?

Komaki: *sticks her tongue out* "Sunny side makes me want to vomit..."

koito: so scrambled or omelette?

Komaki: "Grr...Scrambled." *buries her head back under the pillow*

koito: *calling down the stairs* she said she wanted scrambled!

Mr. Asako: *calling up* "On it!"

-knocks-

Komaki: *groans* "It's open..."

-downstairs, the front door opens-

Akira: ^^; "H-Hello..."

mrs asako: hey akira. ^^

Akira: "Hello, ma'am. Is Komaki up?"

mrs asako: almost.

*thumps are heard coming down the stairs--as Komaki falls, still wrapped in her blanket*

koito: ._.;

Komaki: "...Yo, Akira."

Akira: ._.; "...Hello?"

-later, after breakfast and komaki changing into her uniform-

miyuki: *waiting by the school gates* ...

Akira: "Hurry, Komaki!"

Komaki: -_-;

miyuki: *waving to them*

Akira: "Good morning, Miyuki!"

miyuki: ^^ i heard there was going to be a new student in our class.

Komaki: *yawns* "Huh...Where they from?"

miyuki: im not sure yet. ^^;

Akira: "We'll only know by getting to class on time." *smiles*

Komaki: -_-;

miyuki: *chuckle* so how was your patrol last night?

Komaki: "Tch...Got into a tussle with some punk. I showed her who was boss, though." *proud face*

miyuki: *sigh* honestly.

Akira: "I suppose talking things out wasn't an option?"

Komaki: "We talked--WITH FISTS!" *playful jabs*

miyuki: *sweatdrop*

Komaki: "Of course, I went easy on her--didn't want to embarrass her in front of her friends..." *sniff*

miyuki: komaki?

Komaki: *rubs her nose* "Just caught a cold, probably..." *sets down her bag and sits at her desk*

teacher: morning everyone. ^^

Akira: "Good morning!"

teacher: now, we have a new student who will be joining us today, so try and make her feel welcome, alright?

Komaki: "..."

-a girl walks in-

???: hello, my name is Sasa Yuuki. i hope we can all get along~! ^^

Komaki: "..."

-elsewhere-

Zeke: *flipping through his textbook* "Last-minute prep..."

Asher: -_-;

izumi: *writing notes*

Sid: "Your test will be one part written and one part out-in-the-field practice."

hibiki: *nods*

Kanin: *gulps*

Sid: "The written portion is the end of next week. Your out-in-the-field testing will be over that weekend. You'll be assigned to a DWMA graduate or an EAT student to supervise your behavior on patrol, in practice combat, and in public outreach."

Duncan: *feet on the desk, leaning back* "Easy..."

genny: ._.;

Yafeu: "..." *knocks Duncan's feet away--causing him to THUMP onto the floor*

Sid: "Be sure to study hard." *passes out packets* "These study guides outline only a fraction of what may be on the test. And keep up on your sleep and eating so you're prepared for weekend work."

Saria: *flips through* "Not a lot covered given all we've done so far--so, must be surprises on this test..."

lukas: it's likely.

*DING DONG, DONG DEAD*

Sid: "Well, that'll be it for today. We'll start some practice exercises before your test tomorrow. Dismissed."

-in the hall-

Asher: "What a pain...We have to memorize all of this?" *holds up half the textbook*

lukas: that would be the concept of 'studying'.

Asher: -_-# "Droll."

Zeke: "Soooooooo...Who do you think will be our mentors?"

axel: maybe we'll get kilik lunge!

Zeke: "Oh, righteous!" *imitating punches*

Saria: "Hmm...I don't know many whip weapons. Maybe one of the ALT students has one..."

izumi: *nods, sad smile*

Asher: "..." *looks down*

Duncan: "I hope it isn't some failure of a student..." *has a lump on the back of his head*

lei-lei: why are you always such a prick, huh?

Duncan: >_<# "I AM NOT A PRICK--I AM A CAPABLE WEAPON WITH INFINITE POTENTIAL!"

Kazue: *sign* <Easy to have potential--when you have nothing yet to show for yourself.>

axel: ooooooh.

Duncan: "Philistines!" *walks--and trips down the stairs*

Kanin: ._.;

-elsewhere-

"Zach": *bringing in a bag of supplies*

hachi: *nomming an apple* you know, my grandpa's a hollywood director.

"Zach": "Huh...Is that the truth?"

hachi: never met him. *nom nom*

"Zach": "What'd he direct?"

hachi: *shrug*

"Zach": "...Huh." -_-; "Where's the others?"

-elsewhere-

DWMA Bodyguard: "Okay--this all checks out." *returns paperwork* "I'm releasing her for the day." *opens the overnight room door*

Meme: ^^

fani: ......

Meme: "Hello, Fani! Ready to take a walk?"

fani:...*grunt*

Meme: ^^; "Want something to eat first? We could try the commissary..."

fani:...i guess....

Meme: "Great!" *leads the way up the stairs* "Do you like nut muffins?"

fani:....*small nod*

mio: ^^

Meme: *opens the door to the upstairs* "It'll be a few steps to the left..."

fani: ...

*the hallway is crowded, students milling about*

fani: ._.;;;

*no one seems to notice them as they walk*

fani: ._.;;;;

mio: it's cool, i'm not the biggest fan of crowds either.

Meme: "Here--this way." *leads them through an opening in the hall to the commissary...light shines through the windows, and the smell of various foods passes through*

fani: woah....

Meme: *grabs 3 trays, hands them out* "Pick whatever you'd like."

fani: ._.;;; there's so much. no way i can afford all this!

Meme: "Just pick what you can eat! Lord Death is covering this meal..."

fani: ......

Meme: *picks out mac and cheese*

-elsewhere-

#death city days

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