#you are kind of calling ME cringe too. i dont think its intentional or anything but this is a side effect of your bad self talk

[thenamesblurrito]

Yes I’m alive yes I made fanart

I did write in maximal and in autobot

(And yes sentinal got a HORRIFYING grade)

The meme in question

(The autobot wording is just a massive THE while the cup says best GF it was made by rung…he had to learn a whole new language for that cup and he is not disappointed)

<sorry for my cringe behavior 🥲>

the little mug is just perfect omg

Sentinel you loser you really think you could get away with this?? it's like that spongebob meme. he put all the effort in the wrong place. probably tried pawning it off on some other sucker like Orion trying to get them to do his homework until the last second and panicked

[beddybites]

Do yiu have any tips on like how to attract more attention 😭 it's been a good while and it's a huge struggle of keeping motivation and not so amazing art so it's hard to sure my characters and their stories bc one thing a can say in confidence is I am a good writer I'd like to think, people tell me I have and oddly good but cryptic way of writing that keeps people enthralled, but my biggest struggle is getting them interested in the first place 😭

hi there!! i admittedly dont really know much about the world of writing and how to gain more attention there, but i can try to give tips and see what applies & sticks!

start off short & simple and build it up over time

if you start off with something big and complicated there will be more pressure to keep things big and complicated. theres nothing wrong with short and simple and mixing it up here & there (ie with art: if you only post full pieces with extravagant rendering people will keep expecting it. mix it up a bit. i try posting a variety of sketches and doodles and more detailed things— sometimes some things do better than others and thats ok!

it is 100% okay to repost/reblog your own work

if you ever see me spamming my blog with the same posts, its so i have it back on peoples feeds and on my main profile and its easier for people to find. its also likely that some ppl missed the post, and reblogging/reposting gives them the opportunity to see it!!

something something “its cringe and egotistical” WRONG!!!!!!!!!! its completely normal for creators to repost their content and it may help a lot!!

short & sweet descriptons

when you post, avoid giant paragraphs of text, especially if you’re including art in the post. people will be distracted and will see a giant post and just scroll past it

speaking of descriptions, try using trendy words and notable names

its kinda like hashtagging. if you look at my posts you’ll typically see how i will drop people’s full names + include the word “art” or “doodle” … this is because it will more likely show up on someones feed if said person looks up the same words.

ie: googling “muichiro tokito art” -> insert my post popping up because it has “muichiro tokito art” written out in the description

i admittedly have trouble providing tips as someone who doesnt rlly understand how i got noticed to begin with haha. something something imposter syndrome or whatever they call it these days… so im not really sure if anything above helps, but this is stuff i typically try to keep in mind when i post with the intent of trying to get people to see it

more importantly—

i know this is cheesy and this is easier said than done (i have this habit too a lot of the time) but numbers does not equal ur worth or talent. i know it isnt motivating and it can be so heartbreaking): but even if ur stuff doesnt get a lot of notoriety please know it doesnt define your value . this may sound like gibberish as it is 5 am as im posting this but truly… never give up on ur work!!! i promise u someone out there loves it

im more well known for my deaging & fluff content and to this day im rlly shocked it blew up the way it did. i really made it for myself. i came up with a whole alias and didnt plan on posting it anywhere bc i was so scared ppl would hate it and harass me or nobody would gaf. but eventually i was just like Man. if this thing helps me then maybe it can help someone out there too. and it helped provide ppl some joy & wonder and whimsy & made them feel seen and truly thats all i could ever want…

its difficult and its hard but i promise u… be patient and kind to yourself. it can definitely be hard sharing things around and getting that exposure you need but there are ways for sure. some journeys are faster than others and thats ok!

again sorry if this is all gibberish its super late ): but i hope this could help in some way shape or form

[mainveyn]

OMG CONGRATS CONGRATS! YOURE MY FAV SUNA CONTENT CREATOR!! I was inactive for some time and then came back to see you reach 100 followers!!??

anyway could you write for suna with the "I'm happy when I'm with you" omg thank you so much <3

a/n : omg i dont deserve yall and all these praises 🥺🥺 but thank you for reading my works i rlly love writing for sunarin like its my full time job 😌💗

【83】 "i'm happy when i'm with you"

suna rintarou x reader

“why are you so mean,” you whined as you snatched the letter from his hand before he threw it away. the envelope was already wrinkled and the love stickers were falling apart as you tried to flatten it out. suna only scoffed at you as you two walked past the cherry blossom tree, the famous spot for confession, with which he just got confessed at.

“you could’ve at least read it before you rejected her!” he doesn't know why you are upset over this, he supposed it’s just you empathizing with the girl he just turned down.

“besides, she looks kinda cute too,” you continued like it didn’t bother you at all. someone confessed to him and you don’t even hesitate to encourage him to date her? he doesn't know what is this feeling burning down in his chest but he sure as hell didn’t like it.

“she’s a damn fan that keeps lurking around the gym during practice,” his brows scrunched up in annoyance, his face contorted into the same disgusted expression that one time you present him with a cheese flavoured chuupet, like it was an absolute insult to him.

“technically, we never had a conversation before until today,” he rambled on with an unusually irritated tone and it surprised you. because the middle blocker never really gets annoyed with anyone to the point he needs to outright criticize them, not even the twins.

“and she already thinks she’s in love with me? is she crazy?”

“like hell i can fall for someone overnight without even getting to know them in person.”

“why would you even think i’d be happy with someone like her”

you blinked absentmindedly, wondering who kidnapped the real suna rintarou and pretending to be him now, talking about his view on ideal love. because when has he ever considered these things when he can’t be bothered by anything else other than volleyball.

“then, who would you be happy with?” the question slipped off the next second he stopped talking and it caught you both off guard. you mentally cringed at how you could have phrase it better. it was supposed to be ‘what kind of people would you be happy with’ or even ‘what’s your ideal s/o’ or anything of that sort. but now that your mind has pulled you a trick, you watched intently as he struggled to keep eye contact with you.

was that a blush on his face? was it even possible for him? you can’t suppress the twitch at the edge of your lips after witnessing this side of him. you hummed as you tilt your head to where he hid his face, pressing him for an answer.

“is our rinrin crushing on someone? who is it?” he grimaced at the way you broke into a full grin, pissed at your continued pestering. he darted off to the busy streets, fully ignoring your protests as you two walked into the busy crossing.

suna turned around after some time of not hearing your voice, but was shocked that you were nowhere to be see. he stood there dumbfounded as a swarm of people walked past him. are you angry that he ignored you? are you tired of him already? hell, did you even get home safely? he started to backtracked, diving back to the crowd as he called out for you.

you caught his arm as you struggled to stay on your feet, the people around you are not very kind, with them bumping into your shoulder constantly. he swiftly grabbed your hand and guided you away, making sure you’re not out of his grasp this time. you finally let out a sigh, leaning against his arm for support as you both walked down to the direction of your home.

the layers of red-yellow above you had all your attention, but you didn’t forget the warmth of his palm is still on yours. you tried to brushed off the thought of continuing your interrogation about his crush. but he didn’t say anything since then, and so you didn’t either. all you want right now is silently enjoy the rest of his company before you both have to bid goodbyes.

he nudged your elbow, grabbing your attention but he didn’t turn to you immediately. you cocked your eyebrows when he finally faced you, signalling him to talk but he has his eyes shying away again.

“i don’t really know how to say this but,” his hand retracted from yours and went to the back of his neck, rubbing it out of nervousness. his lower lips curled under his teeth to be bitten like he’s holding back his next words.

“i like you, like for a long time” he finally let out an exasperated sigh, determined that it was a now or never moment in his mind as he fully turned to you this time. you can’t even react to it, and suddenly that question was floating back to you again.

‘then, who would you be happy with?’ and as if he could read those lines in the back of your mind, he answered it for you this time.

“it’s you, y/n. i’m happy when i’m with you.”

reblogs are very much appreciated <3

[chimswae]

BTS Caretaker CH29

Summary: She may think she has Bangtan Sonyeondan wrapped around her fingers. She may think it is easy to love the members equally without hurting any soul. She may think the boys wont fall head over heels for her. She assumes it is okay to show a little love and affection towards the boys, what if she gets it all wrong? What if it only brings more complication to her already complicated life? Can she survive their charms? Will she be able to resist them? What if they just wont let her go?

- Pairing: BTS x Oc ( Yoongi x OC, Jungkook x OC)

- Genre: Fluff, Slight Angst, Romance, Idol!au

- Word Count: 4,753

- Author Note: Mild smut ahead (more to heated makeout session though hahaha) so, you have been warned on my cliche smut writing, i really dont know how to write a proper smut.So sorry for that, u can skip that part :)

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Chapter 29

“Coming!” hurriedly, Hoseok ran to the front door and he’s welcomed by the stack of boxes in someone’s arm. And that someone’s arm happened to be Seul. He pressed his lips together while taking the view in front of him with questionable gaze “wow, someone is planning to move in today?” Seul leaned her body against the wall to stabilize herself.

“Jung Hoseok you better make way for me if you don’t have any intention to help!” her faint hollered was muffled behind the stack of boxes.

Hoseok snapped out of his daze and quickly apologized before lending his hand to help the small girl. “What are these Seul? Why are you carrying all of these by yourself?”

“Present from Armys. I claimed it from the management office” he lifted the first box from the pile, groaning at its weight as he carried it inside. Not even half of the burden were lifted off from her and it really annoyed Seul to the core.

“Unbelievable! Are you really going to take one box from…ugh.. Goodness, you are impossible Hobi!” she nagged. Seul struggled out of her converse and entered the place carefully. When she thought she’d been careful enough, her knees buckled due to the extreme loads which did not match her size.

Seul blamed Hoseok for leaving her with the remaining boxes and chose to pick only one from the piles. Ungrateful Sunshine! She mentally groaned in dissatisfaction. Easing the boxes down on the ground carefully, Seul made sure her lower body could withstand the weight for few more minutes.

Her movements grew sloppy and uncoordinated “Ouff…” without warning, she screeched loudly garnering everyone’s attention. Seul stumbled forward and crashed on top of pile of boxes. To make it sounded humiliating, her face was buried inside one of the boxes and she had to literally hold her breath from sniffing the goodie bags inside.

“Seul?” “Seul what happen!” “Seul-seul are you okay?!” heavy footsteps could be heard from every corner. It seemed like everyone was in rush to the crime scene. A hand reached out to her arms, pulling her from inside the box and examining her body to find scratches on her skin.

Jin patted her cheeks, looking frantic “Did you get hurt anywhere?” finding herself breathless due to the small accident, she finally expelled a soft sigh along with small chuckle.

“Sorry. I am okay, I didn’t mean to worry-Yah Kim Seokjin” she was pulled into Jin’s warm embrace baffling everyone in the room. The members were snickering sarcastically, judging dramatic Jin throwing shades on him.

She palmed his chest, pushing the latter away from her body to create some space for both of them to breathe. “Aren’t you being a little too dramatic?” Jin shot her a disapproval look and trailed her gaze to the rest of the members who had their usual bitch-hands-off-her look across their face.

He knocked the top of her head with his knuckle “ Yah Kim Seokjin? Where is your Jin Oppa? Aren’t you being too informal? ” her nose scrunched up in disgust and turned to others seeking for morale support. Namjoon opened his arm welcoming Seul in his embrace. He grinned widely until the dimple appeared. She rushed to his arms, as Namjoon enfolded his long arms around her earning low protest from the floor.

“Since when you are so touchy with Seul?” said the maknae bitterly.

Jimin shook his head frantically “I cant.. handle more competition. Don’t fall for hyunggie Seul-ah!” he snorted with his whiny voice. She refused to entertain the whiny baby and sealed her mouth until then. The more she showed her response, the longer she had to watch these boys irrelevant mouth fight.

Namjoon paid no attention to others and rubbed her arms urging Seul to come with him to his room “Where are you bringing her?!” Jin shouted from the living room watching their body slowly disappeared from his vicinity. Yoongi rolled his eyes, escaping the commotion to his room.

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Seul spent two hours in Namjoon’s room watching English shows though she barely survived throughout the shows, Namjoon was kind and patient enough to translate some difficult terms for her. Hoseok and Jimin would come to check on them every five minutes until the couple had enough and decided to lock the door.

The first 10 minutes, Jin pounded on the door like a mad man demanding the leader to return Seul back to them or else they would call help to open the door. The guys seemed to have so much time in hand today that they chose to pick on Namjoon and Seul instead of minding their own business.

After wasting his energy in persuading Namjoon and Seul unlocking the door, Kim Seokjin gave up and finally they could find some peace.

Nibbling on her chips halfway, she dropped the remaining on her lap as she pointed at the screen with a soft gasp “ Is it even ethical to kill someone and get away from it?!” Namjoon chuckled softly and hummed a soft yes.

“This is so fucked up!” Seul threw her arms in the air and rubbed her pounding head. He flicked his eyes up and down before his left brows shot up in either surprise or disapproval of  Seul’s choice of words “Language. You have been spending too much time with Yoongi hyung” flicking her forehead lightly, the girl pouted in protest.

Namjoon’s forehead creased into a frown “ It is called ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ for this reason duh. The title itself already give away the idea of the story. You are being a drama queen” she curled up beside him and brought her attention back to the television screen.

“I know, but it doesn’t make any sense. If I were Wisse Gribbins, I would tell the police and leave his friends to deal with their own problem”

“It is Wes Gibbins. You sounded so Korean” he corrected and let out an amused laugh. She smacked his forehead softly, scowling in disapproval “The last time I checked, I am Korean, Rap Monster-ssi” he cringed at the way how she called him by his stage name. It was his first time to hear it from Seul and for some reason it created a huge gap in between those words. Unfriendly, yes that was it.

“That sounds even horrible. Just stick with Namjoon. Rap Monster-ssi doesn’t fit you” he glared down at her and ran his fingers in her hair out of habit.

“But, I meant to ask something… Just your view, tell me honestly alright? I have been thinking to change my stage name” he bit his lower lips as if in deep thought.

The corner of her lips pursed up as she nodded “To what? Joonie? O-ri?” he scoffed.

“Joonie is too cute! Stop bringing up O-ri, I am so over my Hiphop Monster figurine which resembles a duck, ugh now I have to live with that”

Seul tilted her head, thinking deeply before responding “ Jji-Mon! (RipMon)” clasping her hand together, her eyes twinkled in happiness as if she just won the big prize of the night.

Namjoon stared at her blankly trying to brain Seul’s words. He regained back his ability to talk not long after.

“What in the world? How did you know about that! It was long time ago, and I thought you weren’t a fan Seul. Or are you secretly my fan since start but you got to hide it because you are too shy to admit it?” he drew his own conclusion annoyed the hell out of her.

Sneering sarcastically, she poked his forehead returning Namjoon to his original position as he had moved a little too close to her “I saw the concept trailer, whereby you and Jimin had to rip off your shirt. You really are a true god of destruction; how could you rip it off at once when Jimin’s shirt was looking fine after the deed, unlike you. Tsk, Rap Monster-ssi” she teased.

“That was wardrobe malfunction. Stop using that against me. I won’t ask your opinion for my stage name anymore, you are a true Army, what do I expect? You will make me use those funny nicknames”

“Hey! I am not your Army. And those nicknames aren’t that bad. I found it is entertaining” he chuckled lightly.

“Alright you are not my Army. However, you are our girl. So, let’s get back to our main topic, shall we? About my stage name. I am thinking of making it official. Instead of using Rap Monster, I want to use RM. What do you think about it?”

Seul beamed “RM sounds professional and cool!”

“And, Rap Monster sounded unprofessional?” he scratched his head.

“I didn’t say that. Rap Monster is good but now that you are moving forward and become bigger, I think RM suits you better though I prefer Namjoon over anything, no offence. But, Rap Monster sounds too teenager-ish to me. I like RM. I am sure Armys will love it too” she patted his head with light giggle.

He chortled “Teenager-ish. That makes sense. I am no longer the Rap Monster who wrote childish lyrics, I wish to be better and thorough in producing music. Do you think Armys will be okay with RM?” he expressed his concern. In all honesty, Namjoon did not want to screw things up especially when it involved Armys. Every decision that he’s about to make, he would put Armys in his thought.

“Joon, your fans will love it. Remember they love you just as much as you love them. Trust them. You are worrying too much. Shall we just use Jji-Mon instead?”

“Absolutely no. You are not in charge in this” he pinched her nose, frowning at her small tease.

They jumped in surprised as a loud banging at the door drew their attention momentarily “Kim Namjoon! Ji Seul! Open the goddamn door now or I swear to god I will break it down in 10 seconds!”. Kim Seokjin was screaming at the top of his lungs threatening them once again.

Springing up, she smoothed back her tousled hair and rose from her feet “I will tame the whiny lioness, stop worrying over the stage name. Let Armys know how you feel, it will make you feel better”

“Thank you Seul..I will think about it” a slow smile worked its way across his face. Namjoon knew exactly what he felt right now. And, he made up his mind about the stage name.

“Kim to the Namjoon! Return Seul safely now!” he pounded loudly.

“Ugh Jin is so annoying. Give it a thought alright?” she winked as she hurriedly went to open the door “Coming! You can stop pounding the door now Jinnie!” Seul hollered in response to Jin’s wrath.

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The next day Seul arrived at the boys’ place to work a little later as she had to accompany Mrs Hwang for routine check-up. She went straight to tend her job as soon as she sent her mother back safely. Upon her arrival, the place was empty. They must be out somewhere or most probably at the company practicing for their next tour. In few days they will be leaving Korea and this time it’d be Wings Tour Japan Edition.

In the middle of preparation for their tour, the boys had started going in and out from the studio for their upcoming comeback which was expected to be in September. The second half of 2017 had already drained fifty percent of their energy. Hence, the thought of surviving the rest of the year until their comeback was torturing them.

Seul walked along the hallway, picking up dirty laundry in process while humming to some random songs. She stopped halfway in front of Yoongi’s private study room or more like his mini studio. He had one at the company as well as in their dorm. Yoongi would use either one of his genius lab depending on his mood. However, most of important and private stuffs would be secured in his main genius lab. The one that he had at home was a casual thing, he didn’t really put passwords to the door.

There was a small voice coming from the room, and out of curiosity she pushed the door slowly scanning the room in hope to find familiar faces like Min PD. Smiling to herself, she was over the moon to see Yoongi in his seat engrossed in his work. He didn’t even notice her presence there.

She took the chance to enter the room stealthily just to scare him a little. Chewing on her lower lips, she stifled her giggle settling the dirty laundry outside. Seul crept into Suga’s Genius Lab, shutting the door behind her silently. She stood behind him waiting to jump out or to creep up, startling him.

Seul chose the second options to appear more daring. It was Suga not Jungkook. This guy deserved a little scare just to tame him. To put it off this way made it sounded so wrong. She shook her head to get rid of the weird thought and getting ready to execute her so called guerrilla attack.

Before she could make a move, Yoongi swivelled his chair around facing the girl. Seul gawked in bafflement, giving Yoongi upper hand to pull her into his lap. “Got you” his low voice sounded awfully deep today, and it almost made Seul losing her shits.

“What are yo-“ she struggled to stand up but Yoongi tightened the grip around her torso, running his thumb in circular motion along her waist line.

“I miss you” he murmured.

She softened in his hold. “I miss you too” she encircled her arm around his neck. Seul looked startle by her own action but drawn as he inched close to her face. It was only a matter of time before their lips reunited again. Yoongi brushed his lips against her, holding her cheek in his hand drawing her closer.

He kissed her gently, cradling the back of her head, relishing the feel of her soft hair and delicate bones. Their lips moved in the same rhythm, ravishing each other lips. She stroked his chest, allowing the latter to push his tongue inside dominating this battle.

To be frank, she never expected kissing Min Yoongi would be this hot and it triggered her desire to feel more of it. He roamed his hand around her body, feeling every inch of her covered skin adding the fuel in their already heated moment. Aching for more, they pulled away from the kisses panting for clean air and before she could regain her normal breathing completely, Seul let out a small moan in his earlobe.

She clung to him, emitting a low groan as he sucked on the tender area at the base of her neck. Her voice encouraged him to explore her body further. Yoongi’s temperature rose and he went to kiss her again with so much passion. This time Seul responded to the kisses as passionate as his.

Carefully, he ran his hand to her buttocks switching her position. She straddled him on the seat, her knees on either side of his legs, wrapping herself deliciously close to his body. His fingers fiddle with the button of her blouse, when she made no move to stop him, he took the chance to unbutton them halfway down enough to reveal her chest.

Yoongi breathed softly against her lips and nuzzled her face. Their gaze met as they communicated silently with a single stare that they exchanged. Chewing her lower lips, Yoongi kissed her briefly before running his lips along her jaws. He slipped her hand under her blouse, feeling her tender skin against his hand.

Seul’s body went rigid with surprised as trembled shook her body. The euphoric warmth blossomed within her once more when she felt his hand caressing her chest inching close beneath her cleavage. His lips returned to ravage her neck knowing what it did to her. She arched towards him, holding back the moan in her throat. He nipped at her neck slowly getting harder and more insistent as time passed.

Her hand clutched onto his shoulder for support, as her free hand ran freely in his brown lock. Yoongi’s action rendered her breathless. She unconsciously moved a little creating small friction against the dangerous zone. It was supposed to be untouchable, yet as soon as she heard Yoongi deep groan. She knew she had done something inappropriate to it.

“Darn it Seul” he nibbled on her earlobe as he picked up the confuse girl, making his way to the couch behind them. He laid her down and found himself on top of her. Yoongi was not rushing into doing anything intimate with her, in fact he had been monitoring her response. If she didn’t push him away, meaning he got her permission. Up to this stage, Seul showed no sign of protest.

She slid her hands under his shirt, signalling him to take it off. His breath hitched at the sight of eager Seul beneath him making Yoongi wanted to take her right way. She took a moment to stare at his body without blinking. Seul pictured the image of shirtless Yoongi in her head, admiring his fine body that matched the perfectly milky skin. Yoongi looked effortlessly beautiful without his shirt on.

“You seem impressed baby girl” said Yoongi teasingly.

Her cheeks reddened realizing that she’d been taken a long time to admire the fine man on top of her. However, when Yoongi lips captured her once again in another long and endearing kiss, it washed off all the shyness in her.

She closed her eyes and felt the passion swelling in her. He broke the kisses and looked into her eyes “Baby, tell me when to stop” she was moved by his soft side. Despite in this situation Yoongi put her feelings above his raging hormone.

Nodding with a smile, Seul pulled his neck down and made the first move. She kissed him on the lips, using a little tongue before trailing the kisses to his neck. She knew what was she doing causing the older guy to emit a long moan while his hand gripping her hip.

Chills bumps across her body as Yoongi pressed against her, as he pinned one of her hands abover her head. He interlaced their hand together and he kissed his way down to her chest.  Reaching her back, he unclasped the fabric that had been hiding the beauties in front of him. Seeing Yoongi’s lustful stare, she blushed madly and threw one of her arms to cover the twins from his prying eyes.

Their eyes locked, as he removed her hand uncovering the two beauties. He breathed sharply and mumbled “You are beautiful baby girl. Too beautiful” she anticipated what he’s about to next. She chewed her lips nervously but soon the feeling was taken over by one of the greatest pleasure in her whole life. One at a time, he just kept on and on kissing and sucking on them turning Seul into a moaning mess.

Arching her back, she pushed her chest forward letting him to have them, giving into the pleasure that he gave her willingly. While he’s working on pleasuring her, he unbuttoned the remaining button of her blouse and slipped it off her.

Yoongi held both sides of her abdomen as he moved down, pushing her legs apart. Watching her hesitation, he took the cue to trail his kiss back to her stomach, kissing it all over. He was so gentle with her, every kiss that he showered were made of love.

“Yoongs…where is everyone” she bit her tongue from expelling another loud moan.

Stroking her hips deeply, Yoongi kissed her inner thigh playfully and mumbled against her skin “Out. They won’t be back until tonight” kissing and licking her, he teased her into a frenzy. Seul grabbed the sheets tight, grunting sexily which drove Yoongi mad.

The couple continue undressing each other skilfully.

Clothes scattered on the floor leaving her with only thin fabric covering her most fragile area and so did Yoongi. He glances at her once again seeking for permission. A faint blush crept up her cheeks, and that was enough to convince him that she’s alright with this level of intimacy.

She exhaled as if to steady her nerves when he finally freed her and continued to shower kisses there, earning a deep grunt from Seul. One of her hands was locking his hair, Yoongi worked his way in between with passion.

“Yoongi..” her breath hitched. Seul was reaching her peak and he knew it, just how he intended it to be. Still not stopping, he kept on with his skilful tongue. Her body tense up as she exhaled a deep breath feeling the ecstasy from his sinful tongue love making.

The sensation from his warm tongue drove her insane.

Only soft and erotic groans could be heard across the room. Just how much they longed for each other this way? They were drowned in a sea of lust and love.

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Sitting in between Yoongi’s legs, he snuggled her closer to his body. “I want you to listen to this song. It is a demo for our new album” her eyes gleamed in excitement. “Is it alright to let me listen to it? I mean I am not a BTS member” she mumbled confusedly.

“No, it is alright. It is just a rough version of the song. We haven’t confirmed anything yet” Yoongi chuckled softly as he reached out the ipod on the glass table and adjusted the headphones over her ears.

“Ready? Tell me what do you think of it alright?” Seul nodded with a thumb up. His thumb glided over the screen, and the first strain of a smooth alternative hip hop with a light touch of jazz echoed through the headphones. She found herself enjoying the soft beat as her head tilted by its own to right and left in response.

There was not much lyric in it since they may need to come up with new changes now and then. However, she could catch small lines that they already included in the song. It was poetic and catchy.

All of my wonder You’re the answer I call you her, her Cause you’re my tear, tear

Yoong ran his thumb along the side of her waist anticipating Seul’s reaction. He had been working the songs with Namjoon and Hoseok, though the leader had already come up with the full lyrics of the outro, he still had to make sure the beat matched the lyric perfectly.

When the song ended, Seul removed the headphones and turned her head facing the handsome rapper. “That was beyond amazing Yoongi!” she grinned, planting a soft kiss on his cheek. He watched the girl cracking his gummy smile “Really? I wanted to submit this last touch to Joon, so he could record the rest of the lyrics” Seul tapped his small nose.

He scrunched his nose cutely “You did great! Can’t wait to hear the full version of the song. I can feel it in my bones that it is going to be my favourite songs from your new album” just by watching her giddiness boosted his confidence.

“Don’t decide that now. There are more cool songs in the album. Wait for it. It is going to be a new side of Bangtan Sonyeondan” he brought her to his arms again, resting his chin on the top of her head.

She nuzzled her face at the crook of his neck “I am with Bangtan till the end” he caressed her hair lovingly and placed a kiss on her head.

“Of course. You are our girl” he soothed her with a deep murmur.

Their girl. Namjoon said the same thing. Her feelings were a mixture of happiness and guilt. Sometimes she was scared of her future though she promised to live the present without worries.

She couldn’t simply wash off this insecurity in her, just because it was impossible to forget. Seul had to handle her present with confidence and face her future with no fear.

Just, never let your fear decide your future.

Yeah, she’s holding onto the principle.

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“Someone trashed our practice room!”

“The culprit tried to break into Hoseok’s hyung studio, but they didn’t get through it. I bet they or he or she whatever were in rush. They left right after they broke into Joon hyung and Yoongi hyung studios” Jungkook explained to Seul with heavy pant. He was just so mad that his veins started to appear on his skin.

Seul felt angry to hear the news, the girl clenched her teeth together “Did they take anything from the studios?” Yoongi pinched the bridge of his nose with a harsh grunt.

“My works were all gone. Those assholes! OUR HARDWORKS WERE ALL GONE! SCREW THIS” he yelled venting his frustration. Namjoon expelled a heavy sigh “They didn’t take anything from my studio, but the equipment was ruined. Ugh, I really want to kill the person who did this” his brow creased and he pressed his lips into a thin line.

“CCTV?” she inquired.

Shaking his head in defeat “Someone tampered with the surveillance camera. The footage was deleted. I had no idea how they entered the building” Seul frowned in disapproval.

“It was odd how they trashed Joon and Hoseok studios but wiped off Yoongi’s works. The furniture and equipment in his room are untouchable. There is no sign of robbery. Could they be after Yoongi?” the eldest of the group spoke up with a deep furrow.

She sent Yoongi a sympathy glance knowing all his hard works being erased overnight, that must be upsetting. Who would do such things to him? Yoongi might appear unfriendly but he would not hurt anyone. He could spit the nastiest remarks on others who provoked his anger, yet that only happened when you tick off the Min Yoongi.

“Did you make any enemy outside? Anyone that rings the bell?” Jimin shifted his gaze back and forth from Jin and Yoongi. Then he pursed his lips, feeling defeated.

Yoongi watched him, while he narrowed his eyes in a deep thought. To think of the possibility, Jin assumption could be right. However, he couldn’t think of any names that could possibly do this to him. After he became a trainee and debuted as BTS member, he rarely got the chance to meet someone new and make new friends.  

He dedicated his life for his work and Bangtan, not that he remembers making any enemy outside. Maybe few people who loathed him from choosing the easiest path to become artiste. It was a long time ago since he used to be an underground rapper. Namjoon and him were hated for being an idol so they had cut off their ties with them. That was the last time they ever met the crews and to think someone would do this to him after years sounded unreasonable.

“We found the culprit! Lets head to the company now!” their manager popped out from nowhere surprising everyone.

“What? How? Who?” Hoseok and Jungkook said in sync, as they were already on their feet.

The tall man nodded while grabbing the keys “He turned himself in. We will get our answers soon. So, let’s go now” Seul eyes widened at the revelation. If the person really turned himself in, then why would he waste his energy to commit those crime.

“Do you want to tag along?” Yoongi touched Seul shoulder “I can make use of your presence beside me, please” his eyes bore into her. Seul hesitated to know she was in no place to be around the boys publicly.

They heard their manager emitted a deep sigh, “Seul, come with us. You may need to stop someone from causing a scene” his eyes were fixated on Yoongi. He knew exactly how the guy would react, Yoongi’s anger was not a joke.

“Sure…” Yoongi grabbed his extra mask and helped to put it on her. It was needed to protect the girl from being exposed to medias or Armys. At least, they might see her as one of the staffs instead of spreading false rumours.

For an odd reason, she didn’t feel good about this. She just couldn’t rid this uneasiness in her. Was she overthinking about the whole thing?

  This work belongs to  Chimswae © 2020. All Rights Reserved

[shhh-no-ones-home]

lion tamer izzy stradlin x reader

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a little break from motionless and def leppard lol. i havent written for izzy in a while but he baby so here you go, have something cute. i have two more lepp fics coming out in the next couple days though so enjoy 

she unedited lol sorry if there are mistakes

song: caffeine cold by fall out boy

Edit cause I forgot to add:

Tag list: @cynic-spirit

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"come on iz, youre last."

i sighed, grabbing his arm and pulling him out of the backseat of my car. i swung his arm over my shoulder and tried to distribute the weight but it wasnt really working. he was basically dead at this point, stumbling around as i walked us to the door. we had all gone out to celebrate the new album release and they had all drank a little too much. i of course was left as the designated driver per usual since i didnt really drink, nor did i usually mind. tonight however was a task, like herding kittens, each member getting side tracked at something new as i tried desperately to get them into their houses or hotel rooms and into their beds. Izzy of course was last, letting me stay with him while i was in town for the release party and start of the press tour.

"youre really good at this."

izzy complimented, a long string of words pouring out of his mouth as i unlocked the door and shoved his keys back in his jacket pocket.

"thanks iz, someones got to be or else you would be on the floor more often."

just as i was closing the door he moved forward without me and tripped, dropping straight to the ground. i sighed as he rolled over and laughed.

"like that."

i pointed out. he kept laughing as he sat up, taking the hand i offered to him. instead of getting up though he just pulled me down with him, me dropping to my knees with a loud thud. he giggled some more at the exasperated look on my face.

"now youre on the floor too."

he laughed out, poking his finger at me. i rolled my eyes and stood back up, walking around him, pushing my arms under his and lifting him to his feet.

"woah."

he said a little stunned that i had just dead lifted him off the floor.

"have you been working out?"

he questioned as i turned him and put his arm around my shoulders again.

"yeah, its called moving five drunk toddlers around."

he sent me a sleepy smile as we finally made it down the hall.

"that sounds like a lot of work."

he said matter of factly, dropping the bottle i didnt know he had onto the soft carpet of his bedroom floor.

"you have no idea."

i grumbled as i leaned into him and pushed him to the bed with my shoulder, watching him roll onto his side and his hand drop to his stomach.

"oop, nope, hold on."

he said standing quickly and dropping in front of the trash can by his nightstand. i looked to the ceiling as he threw up, cringing at it. i looked back down when he inhaled deeply and he was already on his way back to standing.

"okay sir, time to brush your teeth now."

he whined as i helped usher him to the bathroom.

"do i have to?"

he protsested as i squirted the toothpaste onto the brush and wet it, handing it to him.

"yes, if you dont i will."

he dropped his shoulder and stuck the brush in his mouth, moving it around and leaning in to look at himself in the mirror. as he pushed it around his gums he grinned widely at himself, the bubbles around his mouth making him look like a clown. i shook my head at him.

"dont forget your tongue."

i reminded and he turned to me to stick it out, closing his eyes and brushing down it.

"thank you."

i said, crossing my arms over my chest and he bent down and spit into the sink, holding his head under the faucet so he could rinse his mouth out. when he stood back up he sent me another sleepy smile, dropping the toothbrush onto the counter.

"now what?"

he asked like a giddy child. i placed my hand firmly at his back and pushed him back out into the room.

"now you go to bed."

i said a little hopeful. he pouted at me in return.

"aww but y/n i dont want to go to bed. the night is still young and so are we."

he said, plopping down on the side of the mattress.

"we'll still be young in the morning when you get up. in a pain and possibly hungover but young none the less."

he frowned at me as i moved to take the denim jacket off his arms.

"do i get to take your clothes off?"

he asked, wiggling his eye brows at me.

"no, now take your shirt off, i dont even want to know what it is you have down the front of you."

he looked down at it confused before shrugging and doing as told.

"anything else you want me to remove?"

he said reaching out for my hand and holding it, looking up at me intently.

"shoes, off."

i demanded and he smiled widely at me, kicking them off.

"pants too?"

he said seductively. i rolled my eyes.

"only if you dont want to wear jeans to bed but you had better have underwear of some kind on this time izzy stradlin or i swear to god."

he laughed before standing up and undoing his pants, and there it was, of course he wasnt wearing any. i groaned and turned around.

"oh come on y/n its not like you havent seen it before, you practically lived here for three months."

i shook my head and went to his dresser.

"i know that izzy but that doesnt mean you have to just have it out all the time."

i shook my head and grabbed him some underwear and pajama bottoms, tossing them his way. i didnt want to look but it was kind of hard to miss, he was standing fully nude now in the middle of his bedroom, hands on his hips in fully glory.

"get dressed."

i demanded, making him laugh again before doing as told. i crossed my arms over my chest as he fumbled around to get dressed, plopping back down onto the bed when he was done.

"better?"

i asked a little annoyed, walking to him and trying to tuck him in. getting him under the covers was more of a task than i thought it would be.

"wanna join?"

he asked, raising a brow and smirking at me.

"no thank you, i have my own bed in this house."

he grabbed my hand and pulled me forward. i caught myself before i could fall into him and was face to face now. he smelled like vodka and mint.

"please? itll help me sleep better knowing youre here."

he said, pouting. i sighed.

"fine, but im only doing this to make sure you dont vomit in your sleep and kill yourself."

he smiled widely before scooting over and letting me in, me kicking my shoes off first and readjusting the dress i had on. before i knew what was happening he was snuggled into my side, face pushing into my neck and arm around my waist. my eyes got wide as he got comfortable.

"iz?"

he hummed in response.

"what are you doing?"

he just shushed me. a minute later he was snoring softly and i was left there in the dimly lit room defeated.

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when i woke up i could smell something burning, making me jolt upright. izzy wasnt in the bed next to me like he was last night and it was only ten thirty. i found that odd given that we didnt even go to bed till almost four. i stood quickly, flattening my dress down and making my way down the hall to the kitchen. i stood in the doorway dumbfounded at the sight in front of me. there was izzy, smoking a cigarette and cooking breakfast. bacon and pancakes by the smell of it.

"morning sunshine."

he said fairly chipper, taking a sip from his mug. i raised a brow, pushing my bra strap back up onto my shoulder.

"morning."

i said confused. i stood and watched him flip the pancakes.

"you just gonna stand there all morning or are you gonna come eat?"

he half laughed at me, looking up with light eyes.

"uh yeah, sure."

i said slowly, trudging to him and taking the plate he offered up.

"drink?"

he asked, picking up the second mug that was on the counter. i took it without think and went to the bar. as soon as i took a sip i cringe.

"what the hell is this izzy?!"

i asked setting the plate down.

"orange juice and vodka."

he said matter of factly and i just sighed in defeat. no wonder he was so happy. that asshole still had alcohol in his system and was just adding more.

"you are gonna feel like shit later."

i noted, walking to the sink and pouring it down the drain. he sent me a wicked smile and cheersed me before taking a drink.

"i promise its nothing but coffee for me after this."

i sent him a disapproving look.

"sure it is."

he finished stacking pancakes onto his plate and joined me at the counter, sitting in the bar stool beside me.

"so, how did you sleep?"

he asked, resting his leg against mine comfortably.

"fine."

i said shrugging. he sent me a weird.

"you were in bed with me and just slept fine?"

i laughed at him and shook my head, pouring syrup on top of my food.

"well it wasnt exactly fun. you were so drunk it was a task to even get you into pajamas, much like last time you werent wearing anything under your jeans which i dont appreciate."

i said sternly and he smiled to himself, nodding like he'd accomplished something.

"yeah i forgot about that."

he said proudly. i rolled my eyes, taking a bite.

"well youre wearing some now and thats what really matters."

i said and he laughed.

"no im not."

i looked up at him with wide eyes.

"when i got up to pee earlier i realized i was wearing them and took them off, fuck that."

i sighed deeply but didnt respond. i just shook my head and kept eating.

"do you like it?"

he asked and i raised a brow.

"breakfast i mean."

i nodded.

"yes its very good."

he smiled widely at me.

"great cause its my apology for last night."

i looked at him confused.

"i know im a handful when drunk, hell i know we all are. you always take care us though, so i guess its a thank you too."

i smiled at him.

"thanks izzy."

he leaned over and nudged me with his elbow.

"dont mention it."

[jimlingss]

Thank you, everyone, for your words of encouragement. In this short amount of time, I’ve been absolutely overwhelmed with messages of support. I want to reassure you all that I’m by no means as hurt as some of you think, or at least not after so much kindness. I’ve always encouraged all kinds of feedback!! From compliments to constructive criticism. And I’m (supposedly) an Adult™, so I can definitely take someone’s opinion.

Regardless, thank you to everyone who reached out to me. I want to respond to each and everyone of you under this post so I don’t flood other people’s dashes.

Anonymous said: about the anon who said your fics lack emotion, hmm i wouldn't quite agree tbh, i remember reading tears of a villian and deadass crying, it hurt me so much!! also, in "fall in hatred" their feeling are so well portrayed and i could understand why they acted a certain way! to conlclude, there is always some space for constructive criticism but your stories, are to me, something very attentively built and created, it's apparent that you completely enjoy writing, I can feel your enthusiasm!!

--to that anon; pls don't get this wrong way but it's just the way I see it and I've read quite a lot till now

nah deadass crying isn’t good enough anymore, anon. You have to be keening and violently sobbing until you’re brought into the ER for my fics to be considered to have emotion. lol I’m only kidding, thank you for the message.

peachiest-hun said: To that anon who said your work lacked emotions, I beg to differ! I have read Jungle Park so many times I know at exactly which chapter when the heavy angst starts happening and I read those parts when I just want to have a good cry (I still cry every. single. time)! Also Head Over Heels to Hell, The Colour of Our Voices, Love So Shallow (because I so relate with OC), and many more have given me the FEELS (happy and sad ones). 1/2

So what I'm trying to say is that Jimlingss is doing a great job in her craft. She does deliver emotions in her work and the reason I love it so much is that it's SUBTLE and not completely in your face. Sometimes emotions that are subtle and they hit you slowly, but powerfully it hurts even more for me. On another note, I'm loving Sugar and Coffee. In times of darkness which are often these days, I have something to look forward to every week to keep me motivated. So thank you Jimlinggs! 2./2

Istg Jungle Park is one of the most unexpectedly beloved fics on my blog but I love it hahaha I can’t believe you’ve read it to the point of knowing what chapter is what though. that’s an honour. There’s definitely stories of mine that are less subtle than others, but I’m glad that you enjoy the latter of them too :’) Thank you.

Anonymous said: This is my first time ever leaving a message on someone’s tumblr, but I just felt that I HAD to after reading that anon’s comment about your stories lacking emotion. I wholly disagree (in the nicest way possible, not throwing any shade at anyone). I’ve read all of your fics (for the past two years) and I look forward to when you release new material (the highlight of my Mondays right now after I come home from working at a clinic). Your stories have really lifted my mood during this pandemics an

Anonymous said: Sorry for that long tangent. Don’t even know if I made sense. You don’t have to respond to any of this, but you deserve to hear some positive words as well.

Oh my god. Did I just take your tumblr-message virginity? asdfghjkl I’m kidding. but thank you for reaching out to me. I can’t believe you’ve been around for such a long time and that I’m a part of your Monday routine :’) 

Anonymous said: OK that ask about "constructive criticism" was def imo RUDE. You don't just anonymously go into someone's asks and bluntly tell an author that their fics "lack emotion". That is not the way to encourage someone to improve and continue to work hard. That's just flat out mean. That person clearly doesn't care about your feelings or the fact that you write and share your stories for FREE for us to enjoy. I love your stories and appreciate what you've shared with us. Thank you for your hard work ❤️

I like to give the benefit of the doubt to anons and anyone sending me a message online in general. God knows there were times I meant well but it was received wrongly. But anyway, my mind was more boggled than I was hurt, that’s one thing for sure.

joonie-mono said: + it was called love so shallow which genuinely made me see myself in a character, but my point was that your writing has a specific feel to it, it's made me laugh and cry (His Name personally killed me :] ) and that's my opinion. You and your writing are amazing and I'm sorry but that anon was just so wrong.

oof bringing out the evidence. be my attorney please.

Anonymous said: As someone who has read your entire masterlist (and going through it again) i will have to wholeheartedly disagree with that anon. The way you portray SO many emotions in your fics is *chefs kiss* and I honestly thought that the ones that “lack emotion” were meant to be that way, with an open ending, the idea that their love just started, soo.... yeah, I’ll have to disagree.

There are definitely stories of mine that are a bit looser on romance. Such as Kitchen Romance, The President’s Son, The Heiress’ Son, Arcadia, etc. But I have a loooot of fics that are quite emphasized in either despair/sadness or cute fluff.

ladyartemesia said: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I am here to disrespectfully disagree with anon who probably doesn’t write effing ANYTHING and has no idea what it takes to produce the content you do. I have followed for months and I’m still not through your masterlist BECAUSE reading your stories is a bloomin EMOTIONAL EVENT. When I read Brass and Strings, I LOST A WHOLE DAY. Like I was so into it, my DAY was gone. Anon is prolly salty there isn’t more smut I guess. That’s whatever for them. (Part 1)

It’s subtle, deep, meaningful, and incredible and you’re one of my favorite authors. I can’t FOR A SECOND let that comment go cause it’s RIDICULOUS. You’re literally so gifted. You don’t need to change a thing. Every artist, no matter their medium, should continue to improve. So in that sense I wish you all the growth in the world as you work towards the perfection of your craft. BUT SERIOUSLY you’re an incredible writer. That anon is loony. I’m so sorry you had to even read those crazy words.

As I answer these messages, it’s starting to feel like I’m the third party mediator of a dispute and all y’all are just HAMMERING it to this anon, LOL. I’m not sure if the anon is necessarily requesting for more smut but if they are, they might be happy this Friday (*COUGH spoiler for those actually reading my responses)

Anyway, you’re too kind. thank you. I am definitely not as hurt as I was earlier.

((and tbh you’re hilarious, you’re actually making me laugh irl))

krystle1990 said: Woah!! Ok first that Anon is absolutely crazy. I literally stalk your page for new work being put out! I probably blow up your notifications daily. I've never been disappointed in any of your work. You always give a heads up if it will take time for the characters to realize their feelings which I absolutely love. It always leaves me ready for the next part and I am glued to my phone with every update. You're amazing and I can't wait to see how you grow with your work. 💜😘

ASDFGHJKL PLEASEEE if it’s someone who’s worried about blowing up notifications, it’s me. To those who have notifications on I sincerely can’t fathom how often I blow up people’s phones. I digress, I always give out warnings to keep people patient since I know slow burn can be excruciating haha thank you for the message.

kigurumu said: Also just want to add that saying you have good intentions or "don't mean to be mean" does not cancel out whatever offensive thing you just said. IT WILL STILL RUDE. Not saying all negative feedback is bad. Criticism can be hard to take no matter how it's phrased, but telling a writer to be more like another writer is like telling them their style isn't good enough which is NOT helpful. Your writing is your own. If the anon wants to read fics that are like gukyi's, they can read gukyi's fics 🙄

Also I've been waiting until Sugar and Coffee is done so I can binge it all at once but avoiding spoilers from all the asks is so hard haha! I keep seeing all these good things about it and I'm SO tempted to just read it now but I've already waited this long so I don't wanna give up kfnrjrofvjskdh guess I'll reread your other fics in the meantime

The message was fine on its own but I think dragging in another writer at the end was definitely not ok. When will comparing writers end. But regardless, gukyi and I are cool with one another - i mean we wrote 100k together so it’s gonna have to take a reverse Zuko arc for us to be on bad terms lol

Anyway, oooh you’re one of those bingers. Can’t say I blame you cause I love binging myself, so it’s understandable for readers to wait till the series is over. and since you were so kind in following up your original message with two more and expressing so much appreciation for me :’), I’ll let you know that the finale of Sugar and Coffee will be posted by July 20th! by then, the entire series will be completed. 

Anonymous said: Tbh i think that neither you nor that anon is wrong. Some people like it more romanticised and cheesy, some people dont. I believe that your stories are more on the realistic side of life. People (whom your characters represent) cant always be cheesy and passionate for love, there are other things in life! Maybe you're just the type who's too realistic for any hopeless romantic things like i am and it's fine. Not all writers can write dramatic romance

Tbh, I agree. It’s a matter of opinion and there’s no one wrong in the fight of opinions. As I’ve said many times on my blog, the cringe factor varies between person to person. What someone might think is fluffy is absolutely cringey to another. What someone might think is a good amount of fluff is not enough for someone else. I’ve written a lot. And I’ve made sure to add lots of variations between the amount of romance in my stories. Indeed, some are definitely more subtle and “realistic” while others are completely cheesy and makes me gag from the amount of sugar in it lol I just think the anon should take a look at more of my stories before coming up with such a conclusive opinion.

Anonymous said: I’ve been reading your fics for over a year now and religiously follow updates every week. Why? Because they make me feel something whether it be joy from fluff or grief from angst. I’ll remember a story of yours months after I first read it and return to it just to feel those emotions again. I understand that emotional responses are usually subjective but I think that anon needs to read your works again, because they sure are missing out.

I replied to that anon that they should check out more of my fics and then come back to tell me if they haven’t changed their minds, so I don’t know if they’re missing out or not lol

I don’t expect my stories to elicit emotional responses or fanatic feedback for everyone. God knows there’s been other people’s writing styles that just didn’t resonate with me no matter how hard I tried to read their stories. But all I ask is that people try. It’s fine if you give up halfway but at least try reading. That’s fair to ask, right?

[imbumkyung]

I Saw It In A Movie One Time (ch.4) - Acting

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 5

Warnings: none!

“Well the good news is, the cast should only be on for about a month, and you can go back to regular activities within eight weeks,” the blonde, golden eyed doctor advised.

The room you were sat in was glum. You remember it this exact way from the movie. Dr. Cullen’s hair swept back with a white coat on, eyes focused on the document in front of him being held by a clip board. We was writing things down, probably prescribing her some medications or as her friends liked to call it— hardcore drugs.

Kai reminisced that comedy segment that John Mulaney did about lying to his doctor for Xanax. She considered the same trick on Dr. Cullen, but feared that he would deny her since marijuana and other drugs were still taboo in 2007. Still, her mouth ran faster than she could process.

“Hey uh, sometimes I get nervous on airplanes,” she stated

God. I have to blame my ADHD on that one.

“Ah,” he nodded, “well I hope you won’t be going on any airplanes anytime soon then,” Dr. Cullen replied with a smile

Dammit. No Xanax for me then.

He finished writing but not without leaving a signature at the bottom of the page and sending me off with a smile. As she was leaving the room, she happened up bump straight into the hardest and coldest figure she’d ever felt.

“Sh— sorry man,” she apologized. She looked up for a split second and instantly regretted when she did

Edward

His eyes narrowed, making her feel smaller, “I remember you,” he stated

She said nothing, but ducked her head and rushed away as fast as she could. Her sense of accomplishment for getting away was cut short by a cold hand wrapped around her upper right arm. At this, she tensed and gave him a cold look.

“It’s not nice to grab people,” she spat

“How do you know who I am?” He asked gently

“The last time someone asked me that I got this,” she raised the cast on her left forearm. Unknowlingly revealing she knew about Victoria as well. The sound of her screaming in pain and the events of Victoria effortlessly snapping her arm played in her head.

“Besides,” she shrugged her arm from his grasp, “I’ll be out if your way soon”

Unwillingly, she remembered the time she tried to kill herself back to go back to her normal life and the next image that flashed in her head was her driving at over 100mph, then closing her eyes and sealing her fate. It wasn’t a set-in-stone kind of plan, but it was an idea that came up on the spot.

Edward cringed, “that— that’s not neccessary,”

“What’s not neccessar— oh. Stay out of my head please,” she remembered, he can hear her thoughts, but she wasn’t aware that any form of imagery would translate for him.

“You know I can read your thoughts,” he stated.

“Look, I’d love to explain everything, but I really gotta go. My mom needs me home to uh...” she paused, scrambling in her head for an excuse “take care of my brother— Don’t speak to me if you ever run into me again. Please,” she walked out of the hospital as fast as she could, deciding she didn’t need any of the medication. She just needed to get away.

-

Needless to say, Kai was stressed. Stressed that she’s attracted so much attention from the characters. Stressed that said characters had even seen her. It put her in danger. Victoria even knows about her now, and now that another human besides Bella knows of their existence— it’s a crime to the bloodsuckers.

Upon realizing this, Kaileia’s eyes widened.

Her knowledge of them had been exposed to two vampires. Theres no one to protect her from this— Bella’s safety was secured because Edward was her mate. Kai had no one. She’d avoided becoming friends with anybody at all in fear that any connection would lead her to the vampires or the wolves.

Slamming open the door to her bedroom, she scrambled for the journal she bought months back. It had been weeks since she last documented her experiences, but after today, it was time for an update

“Victoria caught me today and broke my arm bro. At least it was my shitty arm. I havent had an actual conversation with anyone besides Jeremy who interviewed me for the job I have now. Carlisle fixed my arm as if theres no other god damn doctors in forks dAMMIT MEYER. Then edward radiated some REAL Serial killer energy today like hOLY SHIT he can read my thoughts. I just wanna go back to where my only problem was my mom. She wasnt even that much of a problem tho tbh. But its Not like blood sucking vampires and their werewolf enemies. Kendrick Lamar isnt even famous yet. No one knows who Chance the Rapper is. Everyones obsessed with the pussycat dolls and I dont even think they know about Chris Brown beating up Rihanna. At this point, I’ve definitely missed the area 51 raid and I’m disappointed.

Not gonna lie tho, I’ve been running from it all this time and it’s worked until now. I was faced with just the greatest danger ever and now I’m getting sucked in. I’m really hoping I never have to mean anything to them. I’m also wondering what happens after it’s all over? I don’t want to write what it is here, because if someone finds this I don’t want to change the future, but after that last chapter, where do I go? I can’t live here forever. I have my own life.

I wonder if my dogs miss me. If anyones feeding them the right amount, walking them twice a day. Do my parents know I’m gone? Its been over half a year and I’m still here”

Her hand started cramping and she shut her book, flinging her pen across the opposite side of the room, thought instantly regretting it because she may think of other ideas to write down. Kai lay flat on her bed, letting go of any control she had over her muscles and stared at the ceiling. Things were starting to get a lot more intense. It had her shaken that she might have to be involved in order to stay safe.

There was no evidence supporting her theory, but Kai believed in order to go back to her old life, she cannot die by the hands of another person.

(Fourth wall break)Yes, it’s a plot hole. Smeyer had a lot of those too and I’m writing this impulsively. Give me a break

-

Edward pushed open Carlisle’s office door with force, “She knows,” he stated urgently, his expression stoic but panicked.

Carlisle furrowed his brows, “who?”

“That patient you just had,” Edward said, pointing back to the door behind him with his thumb, “She knows about us. I was in her head. Victoria broke her arm,” He rushed, taking a step toward Carlisle with wide eyes.

Carlisle’s eyes widened as well, “She’s in danger,” he stated

“We have to protect her,” Edward stated, “if Victoria kills her, the treaty is compromised,” He concluded, alluding to the treaty they had with the wolves.

Carlisle paused, trying to collect his thoughts, “I think this calls for a house meeting, actually,” he suggested, now standing with his arms to his side, “I can tell this concerns you, Edward.”

“I don’t want a fight with the wolves,” Edward explained, “Jacob was here for Bella while I was in Italy. He’s the one who told me she was dead,” he paused, Carlisle listening intently to his son, “I know if we fight, he’ll come for me first. And I can’t hurt Bella like that.”

Carlisle nodded, “We’ll let the rest of them know,” he said, referring to his family, “I think it’s best if the wolves know to protect her as well,” he suggested

“She doesn’t want to be involved,” Edward said, “it was the last thing she wanted. I don’t want to drag her into this life as well.” Edward was still beating himself up for bringing Bella into his world. Weather she wanted to be in it or not, he still wanted her to keep a normal human life. And if a normal human life is what Kai wanted, then damn it, he was going to let her have it

-

“So theres another human?” Rosalie seethed

“It’s not her fault—” Carlisle interjected

“It’s not her fault? Not her fault that she found out about us? How could she figure it out without dedicating so much time into figuring us out?” She accused the girl they didn’t know about. She knew Bella only found out because of the loads of research she did.

“She didn’t,” Edward defended, taking a step closer, “I don’t know how she knows, but she does. She doesn’t even want to be involved in this life,” he said gently, keeping eye contact with Rosalie

“So what do we do?” Esme asked, “If the Volturi find out she knows about our kind, they have no one to accuse except us. We’re the only coven in Washington.” She said softly

Everyone was staring hard at the ground, trying to grant Kai’s wish of not becoming involved, all the while knowing that the only real way to protect her was to stay with her at all times.

“She at least needs to know the that Victoria won’t stop,” Alice said, “she knows the Volturi would either blame her or us for exposing our kind.”

Carlisle pressed his lips in a tight line, “I’m sure she knows.” He sighed. Everyone shared quick glances before staring back to the floor in concentration, desperately trying to come up with a solution.

“She’ll need to get out of Forks,” Alice concluded, “Victoria is only here for Bella, I don’t think she’ll go for the girl until after her plan for Bella.” Alice believed Victoria was really only hungry for revenge, and this unknown girl wouldn’t be in danger until Victoria got what she wanted with her. However, Alice had no doubts that Victoria would be defeated before even having the chance to get to the girl.

“What’s her name?” Esme asked, “so we don’t have to keep calling her “the girl””

Edward shrugged, “I don’t know, actually.” He described her instead, “she’s short, black hair, tan skin and freckles” he recalled.

Carlisle nodded, the same description in his mind

Alice froze, and stared off into the distance, “It’s Victoria.”

Everyone stood alert. Alice was having a vision.

“What? What about her?” Jasper asked, his eyes not leaving hers.

“She’s in La Push” Alice sat, her eyes unmoving. Jasper handed her a pen as she sketched a store on one half of the paper writing “Minnie’s Stop” above it. Within a second, she moved her hand to the right, sketching out a house at the corner of a row of houses reading “Hilltop Rd”.

Edward’s brows knitted and shook his head slowly, “That’s not Bella’s street.”

“It has to be hers,” Esme said

Alice looked ahead incredulously, “she’s not going for Bella.” Alice snapped out of her vision, “If she was going for Bella, I would have seen something familiar.” This proved their theory wrong. She spared some time before getting to Bella. Why did she prioritize catching the unknown girl over avenging her mate?

The Cullens shared silent glances, knowing all too well that Victoria was hunting down the girl.

“She goes to La Push. We have to inform Sam.” Carlisle said sternly. He turned to Edward, “I understand you want to protect her from this world, but we can’t risk anything happening to her on their territory.”

Edward nodded and sighed. As opposed as he was to the idea, he knew Carlisle was right. He grabbed the keys off the table and bid his family goodnight, before leaving to spend the night at Bella’s

-

“You said she already knew who you were?” Bella asked concerned, a hand on his chest, her eyebrows together and eyes looking straight into his own

“Yeah,” he exhaled, “not just who but... what.”

Bella was confused, “how?”

“I wish I knew. She refuses to speak to me and guards her thoughts. Every time I try to read in, she stops saying things in her head,” he paused, “She knew I could read minds”

“Do you think there could be other... creatures besides your kind and Jacobs?” Bella asked, just above a whisper, “like— she could be a fairy or something,” she chuckled a bit, shaking her head at the idea.

“She was kind of short,” Edward shrugged and smiled at the memory of looking down at someone the size of a fifth grader.

“Get some sleep. We’re going to meet with Sam tomorrow and tell him everything. Alice saw Victoria hunting her down in La Push.” Edward advised and let her know their plans for tomorrow.

Bella nodded before snuggling closer to his chest and finally dozing off

———

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[chiroyu]

Memories Before Us

chapter 1: The Archangel and The Principality

Raphael sighs, a relaxed smile on his lips as he returns from finishing a bit more of his job. Creating the stars was always a peaceful experience for him, watching as the universe expanded around him to hold his creations. The feeling of warmth surrounding him as he placed the stars in intricate patterns always chased away the slight loneliness that always sat heavily in his chest. Though it never lasted long.

Raphael's wings flapped behind him as he landed, sighing out as he rests for a moment. There was nothing on this 'Earth' yet, except for something God called plants. He looked around at these 'plants' and smiled, cupping one of the hanging 'leaves' in his hand. He could feel it teeming with life, gently caressing it. These 'plants' seemed interesting, he'd have to watch over them to see how they end up.

After resting for a few minutes more, Raphael gets up. He lets his wings stretch out behind him, his feathers rustling softly as he does so. As he is about to take off to go back to his work in the dark sky, he sees someone he has never seen before. He watches the person carefully for a moment.

The person is kneeling in front of a 'river', their hand dipping into the 'water' and letting it push past the palm of his hand. He seems to be quite interested in what he is doing, for he continued to stare at his hand for many moments.

Raphael runs his eyes over the person, taking in how they looked. They were quite different from himself, he might even say they were opposites. For while his own hair was long and red, this person's was short and almost white. And while he was tall, skinny and sharp, this person was short, plump, and round. Truly they were opposites.

But Raphael has become interested in this person and can no longer just fly back to continue his work, he feels he must go over and greet this person. And so he does, gently flapping his wings to carry himself over to the person. He lands softly a little before the person. "Hello?" He asks.

The person jumps, not expecting the sudden sound of someone speaking. The person looks around, his eyes finally coming to a stop as he gazes upon Raphael. "Oh, hello!" The person says cheerily, standing up to face the person with a wide smile.

Raphael watches as the person runs their eyes over his body before stopping and looking at his face. The person wasnt exactly looking into his eyes, it was just a little to the right of them. He chuckles. "I'm Raphael." He says, with a smile. "I dont think I've seen you around before, mind telling me your name?" He asks, tilting his head a little.

The person looks surprised for a moment. "Raphael, the archangel?" He breathes the words out in a mixture of surprise and wonder.

Rapahel cringes slightly. "Yeah... that's me, I guess..." he mumbles, uncomfortable suddenly. Everyone always treated him differently when they found out who he was...

The person breathes out a quiet oh before smiling suddenly. "Its nice to meet you, archangel Raphael! I'm Aziraphale, a principality!" He exclaims excitedly.

Raphael blinks at the overwhelming and sudden greeting and introduction. He nods stupidly. "Nice to meet you, Aziraphale. And please, just Raphael. Archangel is..." he couldn't find the words on how uncomfortable it made him when others treated him like he was better than them just because of his title.

Aziraphale seems to understand and nods with a small smile. "Alright, Raphael it is then."

Raphael smiles appreciatively, slightly surprised the principality actually listened to him. Usually the others just continue to call him by his title. It was.... nice, refreshing. "Thank you, Aziraphale." He says gently.

The principality tilts his head. "Why are you thanking me? I was just abiding by your request!" He exclaims, confused by the thanks.

Raphael chuckles softly. "I'm thanking you because you listened to my request... Usually the others dont." He says with a sweet smile, though it seemed slightly sad.

Aziraphale said another soft oh. "I'm sorry, that's quite rude of them..." he says gently.

Raphael shakes his head. "Its fine. Now tell me, what is a principality like you doing down here? I dont see anyone you are supposed to be looking after." He says, looking around quickly just to make sure.

Aziraphale hums, chuckling softly "I havent been given my orders yet I'm afraid. Though I've been told it should be soon, that God is making the ones I should look after at this very moment."

Raphael nods. "You should enjoy your time then. Before you have to follow orders for the rest of your existence." He says solemnly.

Aziraphale raises his brows. "Why do you say it like its unenjoyable to follow orders?" He asks slowly, uncertain.

Raphael smiles sadly. "It... it isn't unenjoyable, per se but... its lacking something... it gets monotonous I suppose."

Aziraphale looks even more confused. "Lacking something? Like what?" He asks, genuinely not understanding what Raphael was going on about.

Raphael sighs gently, looking up at the sky. "Its... its lonely. You'll be all by yourself, following orders that eventually might mean nothing..." he says softly, barley audible.

Aziraphale let's out an oh, turning to look at the ground. "I-i never thought about it like that..." he says softly, suddenly looking afraid and apprehensive.

Raphael shakes his head to clear himself of his thoughts before turning his view away from the sky and back to the principalityin front of hin. "Sorry, you shouldnt have to hear this when you havent even experienced being given an order before..." he mumbles in guilt.

Aziraphale shakes his head, tearing his gaze from the earth to the archangel. "No, no need to apologize... Perhaps your words will help prepare me for when that time comes?" He asks softly, sounding small.

Raphael smiles gently. "Perhaps." He answers softly. "Though I'm sure you will enjoy it. Being given your order feels... well it feels nice. Better than nice actually. It feels wonderful." He says slowly, though his voice wavers ever so slightly like he doesnt even really believe himself.

The principality doesnt notice how unsure Raphael is of his own words, smiling with cheer up at the taller Angel. "I cannot wait." He declares softly.

Raphael smiles gently down at the principality, a soft snort escaping him. "Well, I'm afraid you'll have to." He jokes hesitantly. His jokes weren't ever really understood by the others, but it was always worth trying he supposes.

It takes Aziraphale a moment before he lets out and ph followed by soft chuckles. "Yes, you're right, I guess I should say I can wait then?"

Raphael smiles, a large smile that looks odd on his angular face and sort of off putting if you looked at him a certain way. But it was genuine, probably the most genuine smile he had smiled thus far. All due to the principality in front of him actaully understanding his silly little joke.

The principality stares up in awe at the archangel's smile. It looking a little odd, like he wasnt used to smiling so wide, but it made him feel warm. He wanted to see the archangel smile like that more. "Oh my.." he breathes out, staring longer than what could be considered normal, longer than perhaps he should have.

But Raphael only raises a brow, still smilind wide. "What, is something wrong with my face?" He asks, reaching up to see if maybe he had wiped 'dirt' on himself.

Aziraphale felt his face heat up, turning a light shade of pink as he pulled his eyes away. "T-theres nothing wrong with your face!" He mumbles out quickly to assure the taller angel.

Raphael raised a brow, moving hai hand from his own face to reach out and gently touch Aziraphale's cheek. "You've changed colors." He states simply. "I've never seen an angel do that before." He says in concern. "Are you... alright?"

Aziraphale feels his face go warm even more, the color on his cheeks darkening to red. "I-i-i'm fine! I-i just feel a little warm is all, no need to fret over this little ol principality!" He stutters out.

Raphael runs his thumb over Aziraphale's cheek. "But your face has gone red! Are you sure you're alright?" He asks in concern, staring intently into the principality's eyes.

Aziraphale pauses for a moment, getting lost in the archangel's eyes. "I-im sure..." he mumbles, still staring into endless golden eyes.

Raphael stared back into light blue orbs, searching to make sure the principality was truly okay. What he found must have pleased him as he sighs out, pulling back and letting his hand drop from Aziraphale's cheek as he broke eye contact. "That's relieving. It wouldnt have been good if something was wrong with you and the others found out." He states offhandedly, like the mention of the others doing something if he wasnt okay was common place and nothing too important.

Aziraphale feels his eyes widen in concern. "Why wouldnt it have been good?" He asks quietly, afraid of the answer.

Raphale frowns slightly. "Its- well- ngk- i-it's nothing... They wouldn't do anything. They'd just think your a bit weird is all." He stutters out in a mumble, clearly lying.

Aziraphale looks at the archangel in worry. "That's a lie, i-i can tell Raphael... what would they do? Really?"

Raphael sighs, he was never good at lying. Guess it came with the whole angel thing. "I-it's only rumors, there isn't any proof and really, frankly, its probably all lies-" hes cut off by the principality reaching out to grab his hand.

"Please, Raphael, just tell me." He needed to know. His mind wouldnt stop running with all kinds of scenarios.

Raphael gulps. "T-they say that if something is wrong with you, t-that they get rid of you..." he mumbles, looking away.

Aziraphale stares at Raphale in horror. "Get rid? L-like dea-" hes interrupted by Raphael shaking his own head, looking on with horror.

"No, no, not death!" Raphael exclaims quickly to try and ease the principality's anxiety that he can feel ever growing. "Theyd just-"

"They would what?! Please just say it!" Aziraphale exclaims, gripping the archangel's hand tightly.

Raphael gulps, shaking his head. "Theyd make you... make you leave heaven." He says softly. "B-but it's just rumors."

Aziraphale stares at Raphael with wide eyes. "Make you leave heaven? I-is that possible, i-ive never heard of-"

Raphael shrugs. "I'm not sure... lots of us think it could be possible, but it's all based on rumors. Besides, many angels are weird or off, but they're still here. They havent been made to leave." Yet, his mind supplied as he gulped.

Aziraphale sighs. "Oh, it hasnt actually- oh my, I'm so glad. That was terrifying to even imagine, I'm glad it's just a rumor!" He exclaims, breathing out a sigh in relief as he let's go of the archangels hand. "I-im sorry I acted like that, I-im not sure why, but it-"

Raphael forces a small smile to his lips. "I-it's alright, I understand... i reacted similarly when i first heard about it as well." He says gently.

Aziraphale sighs softly before a smile takes over his lips. "Thank you- for telling me... even though it's bit terrifying to think about, and even though its just a rumor, I'm glad to know." He says softly, staring up at the archangel but not quite making complete eye contact.

Rapahel nods once. He felt guilty, ruining the peace that the principality was feeling before he had to go and mess it up. "Right, well I should get back to work... the stars wont create themselves." He says, forcing a chuckle.

The principality chuckles as well, nodding slightly and stepping back. "Right, of course. It was nice meeting you, Raphael." He says softly with a kind smile.

Raphael nods, turning and stretching out his wings to take off. But he stops for a second, turning his head to look at the principality. "I hope we meet again." He says softly, uncertain the principality would even now at that.

But the principality just smiles wide, looking excited. "Yes, I hope so too!" He exclaims.

Raphael smiles gently before taking off into the sky, letting his wings carry him to where he left off last when creating the stars.

[gulescamisade]

Alaska: Day 6

DAVE: -at this point, he's probably right up against karkat and mituna. karkat for the purposes of comforting him, and mituna because he's the warmest motherfucker here. and daves likely warmer than mituna, so win-win. he's wide awake, shivering, in an undershirt and boxers. His head is pounding although he feels tired, the dizziness still very much a thing, so much that it's making him sick. he's doing everything he can to stay grounded, which means highly relying on emotional defenses he used a long time ago. GOTTA KEEP GOING. GOTTA STAY ALIVE. even if he feels like he's going to puke-

MITUNA: -His left arm is essentially just for show by now. After it essentially breaking against the wing of a buzzard his arm being separated at the joint entirely, it was useless. Well except for consistently reminding him that he's in excruciating pain. Dave moving causes lava to fire through his nerves, making him scream awake and vomit from pain. These megaman boxers do nothing.-

DAVE: -widens his eyes at the scream and vomiting and turns to look at mituna incredibly apologetically- s sorry

DAVE: k kind of a d dick way to s say s s sorry but i r really am

MITUNA: -He sniffs, wretching a little before regaining what little composure he has. At least this pain distracted from the screams in his head. He doesn't think he could bear hearing Terezi rn-

MITUNA: a7 lea57 i know i75 57ill a77ached hehe FUCK

MINDFANG: -With their talking shes starting to stir from what could supposedly be called sleep, not that she had been able to get more then a few minutes now and then. Shes not far from the pile of boys and she opens her one eye to look at them.-

DAVE: hahaha yeah -he's not quite sure he can make it out of this without frostbite. damn his vulnerable human anatomy and his fucking back which is making it hard to move at all- so

DAVE: anyone got a p plan

MINDFANG: I have.... 8een considering...options. -Takes a short breath in between every few words.-

MITUNA: 5park5 are 57ill ou7 of commi55ion

MITUNA: really 5hor7 lived -Leans more on Dave even though holy shit this hurts. Get this warmth-

MINDFANG: My powers are.... also... still unavaila8le. MINDFANG: I attempted....using them while.... you were sleeping. -Directed at Mituna. Yes she tried to pry into your mind, but sadly to no avail.-

MITUNA: dick move

DAVE: ch challenge one of those asswipes to a r rap battle -chattering teeth- h hey whos that one g guy who l likes troll p pokemon

MINDFANG: Smart actually.... If it.... worked on you... then i could consider...trying it.... on... our guards.

DAVE: ho dont do it

MITUNA: youre 7hinking abou7 7av and ruf

MINDFANG: I just said I cant-- -She hisses and then cringes immediately after. Instant regret her ribcage is onfire.-

DAVE: hey maybe if we just g glue ourselves to each o other we can have o one functioning b body

MITUNA: wi7h wha7 dildo hole

DAVE: good question

MINDFANG: Do you...have...an answer?

DAVE: fuck no

MINDFANG: Then your idea...is useless.

DAVE: d did they also j jack up your s sense of humor

MINDFANG: No, 8ut you seem... to have never had any to 8egin with.

MINDFANG: Also...Fuck jokes right now.

DAVE: burned

DAVE: iced

NYALAH: -with as much blood loss, the trauma of injury that her body has endured, and the lack of treatment, Nyalah is quite literally struggling to be alive right now. The only indication that she ISN'T dead is the shallow tick of her pulse. Otherwise, her blood matted body remains bound and crumbled. Too still against the frozen, terrible conditions of their imprisonment.-

MINDFANG: Refrain from mentioning...ice. -Shes shivering already. Underwear and tanktops do not make for good snow gear.-

DAVE: fire

DAVE: -poor nyalah... he wishes he could help her-

MINDFANG: -Please dont die Nyalah, thats a lot of bodies.-

MINDFANG: 8etter.

DAVE: you know what would be cool

DAVE: having a robot limb

DAVE: hows that workin out for you serko

MITUNA: i could u5e one righ7 abou7 now

MINDFANG: -Shes staring so hard at dave right now.-

MINDFANG: -Maybe if she thinks hard enough he will choke on his own spit.-

MINDFANG: If we survive this...

MINDFANG: Ill 8e certain you get one.

DAVE: thanks

DAVE: youre the real mvp

MINDFANG: You are welcome.

NYALAH: -at some point, her breathing is becoming rapid pants. Limbs twitching with tiny convulsions.-

MITUNA: 5hi7

MINDFANG: -Nyahla gains her attention. Oh dear, looks like the cat isnt going to survive after all.-

MINDFANG: -She frowns. Its really a terrible way to go.-

MITUNA: no no no no no no no -Flops and starts trying to inch to her-

DAVE: anybody know anything medical DAVE: that might help DAVE: -also attempts crawling toward her. Shit his back is SCREAMING-

MINDFANG: Not...without the supplies to...8ack it up.

MINDFANG: -She looks away from Nyalah now, out of respect.- 8e 8etter off ending her suffering.

DAVE: wheres her main injury coming from

DAVE: where is she bleeding out the most -he is working his way out of his under shirt, ripping it with his teeth so he can get it off. he may just have to use it to warm her-

NYALAH: -that would be the stapled gash from the vulture beak on her side. It's been agrivated as they were tossed around and not exactly been allowed to heal. She even lies on her belly as an unconscious attempt to guard it. And with the blood that had seeped from the crushing of her horn, things were not looking up for her.-

DAVE: -he decides YES he will use his shirt to warm her, and just kind of identifies her injuries so he doesn't hurt her, laying the torn shirt over her curled body and positioning himself so he's against her where it's least harmful-

MITUNA: -Gently flops over her to keep her warm-

NYALAH: -after a half hour of difficulty, her breathing begins to stablize and she passes out once again. Still breathing.-

DAVE: -we're doing good. mostly-

NYALAH: -it's another half hour before she starts to stir. Sniffing at the bitter air. What might be Dave's hair.- (hff)

NYALAH: (daven)

DAVE: no the better d dave -ITS SO COLD BUT SHES AWAKE AND TALKING THATS GOOD-

NYALAH: ....none better d than daven only ask him -It's strange. She's not so raspy or slurring at her words like she usually is. Could be she hasnt had nip in a while or. Who knows. She curls closer to him.- huddle

DAVE: ok thats t tmi but yeah huddle -WARMTH-

NYALAH: -shift shift. There's someone draped on her.-

MITUNA: -hisses- ow fuck

NYALAH: wait

NYALAH: -slowly starts to pry herself to sit, regretting her own actions but. She's gotta.- psion

NYALAH: -sniffs him.-

NYALAH: dislocation? -asking for a friend. She's sitting up more now, face scrunched up in pain. There's still a considerable welp on her cheek from being slapped around.-

MITUNA: -Groans- yeah and i 7hink i75 broken below the elbow his arm is having a bad time-

NYALAH: kay -hffs, starting to shrug off Dave's shirt. Using only her toes, she stuffs the rag into Mituna's mouth.-

NYALAH: stay -Now bringing her feet over to set by his shoulder. The contortionist cat. Keeps him in place.- sorry in advances

NYALAH: -and then applies a swift force to snap the joint back into place.-

MITUNA: -His scream dies in his gag. She's forced in back in place but disturbed the stab wound that caused the dislocation in the first place, blood gushing from his shoulder.-

NYALAH: shhhh -picks the shirt from his mouth and presses it against the wound. Brow furrowed in concentration. Even using that much force was agrivating her own wound.- n33ds catalyst

MITUNA: oh my fucking FUCK

NYALAH: lay still -doing her best to staunch the ooze of blood. Eyes bright with pain.-

DAELOS: - swings back into consciousness. he wasn't even aware he has slipped in the first place, he's so cold. he can't believe what he's seeing at first, Nyalah moving around after sustaining such heavy injuries. His snorty breath coming out in puffs as he drags himself over.-

[[ The Expunger isn't around currently, and the legislacerators that are there don't seem to be doing anything to stop their talking or mending one another. One of them simply watches. ]]

NYALAH: -puts her whole blood stained paw foot on Daelos's face.- alive

MITUNA: -Choking back sobs, the air stinging his cheeks- 57op moving dunka55

DAELOS: - Shocked for a second, and then kisses that bloody foot- I can see that

DAELOS: - He has nothing to offer but his weight. He leans it in to help her with Mituna-

DAELOS: - It should make things go faster-

NYALAH: -gross. Totally helping Mituna spoon with Daelos.-

MITUNA: -Jesus Christ his world is on fire. It's hard to tell if the screaming in his head is his or the voices-

DAELOS: - Gently crushes you-

NYALAH: -looking that one Legislacerator in the eyes as she attempts the wiggle her biocuffed arms under her butt. Gonna sit on these arms and manuever them up to her front.-

SEAKRAIT: -watches her do this... and the other legislacerators are too preoccupied looking out around them. She doesn't do anything to stop Nyalah.-

NYALAH: -okay cool. Uses her still bound front paws to keep pressing the shirt to Mituna.- NYALAH: sp33k to me

MITUNA: 7hi5 big blue 7ain7fuck i5 colder 7han fi5h nook

DAELOS: Rude... e%ceedingly rude -he will keep lovingly crushing u tho-

NYALAH: best things in life are cold as fish nook NYALAH: fur example NYALAH: fish nook -chirring as best she can. Comforting.-

MITUNA: -Maybe one day...he will know-

NYALAH: -Pls.-

MINDFANG: -Yall are being gross.-

DAELOS: - Scandalized snort. - Really Nyalah

NYALAH: its survival

MITUNA: -Wonders how Feferi is, suddenly-

FEFERI: -Pretty glubbing dead! Like always!-

MITUNA: -Lol get rekt-

NYALAH: -keeping her arms close to her middle, she is giving these biotech cuffs a careful look ver.-

NYALAH: -discreetly shows them to Daelos for him to have a peep at. He's the one who might know how they work and all.-

DAELOS: - Has an intent peep.-

DAELOS: - Of course he knows how they work, but he kind of averts his gaze. He doesn't want to cause a scene and get someone else battered or killed-

NYALAH: -That's good enough for her. She starts to scoot off and inspect Mindfang.- mrrp

REDGLARE: -She's been pretty quiet-- it's hard to tell the difference between her being awake and her being asleep, aside from the speed of her breathing. Her eye opens, and she casts a glance towards the group-- failing to linger for more than a second on each face-- before closing it again.-

MINDFANG: -Her eyes are shut, she was trying to at least pretend she was asleep in hopes that maybe it would give her a brief reprieve from the pain she was in with fractures and a break or two all over her ribcage. At least she hasnt lost a lung yet.-

MINDFANG: -When Nyalah approaches though her eye squints open.- .........What are you doing. -Keeps her arms wrapped around herself.-

NYALAH: -sniffs her.- s33ing

NYALAH: -scoots painfully past her to inspect Redglare.-

REDGLARE: -her leg is gross. bad and getting worse a little too rapidly. She doesn't acknowledge her outwardly.-

MINDFANG: You yourself should 8e resting....

MINDFANG: Its impressive you are still 8reathing now...Do not push it.

NYALAH: -hffs and sacrifices her own shirt to attempt to bind Redglares leg with. All she's left with is a sports bra and how visible and equally gross the gash on her side is.- im pushing it

NYALAH: til i cant push no more

MITUNA: -Groans-

 REDGLARE: -opens an eye again to look at her. She's not sure she understands this... why she's doing this.-

NYALAH: -because it's the harder thing to do. Also she almost died about an hour ago and is probably only moving out of adrenaline shots.-

DAELOS: - Silently gets emotional about this cat. -

KARKAT: =She's doing it because she's a good person and someone has to. He's not really responding to all of this just watching it. Heartwarming as it is. He's just been stupidly crying on and off in the cold but at least someone's got their shit together=

[[ Seakrait straightens up and looks elsewhere pretty quick, almost like she's hearing something no else is. ]]

SEAKRAIT: Yes, sir.

SEAKRAIT: Everyone on your feet!

NYALAH: butt face

NYALAH: -stays huddled with Redglare.-

DAELOS: Nyalah, obey them

DAELOS: Please

DAELOS: - Panicked-

NYALAH: -okay well she's going to stay to help Redglare stand then.-

REDGLARE: -She blinks her eye, looking up at Seakrait. Her voice is kind of quiet as she murmurs.- l3g's w34k. N33d to-- ngh. -holding onto her support.-

REDGLARE: ...Th4nk you.

SEAKRAIT: Orders are to relocate, -she snaps to the rest of the legislacerators.- \|/e're taking them to the pitfall.

KARKAT: =Great. a hole to put them all in=

MITUNA: 7ha7 game 5uck5

NYALAH: -quickly skirts her arms up behind her back and bows with the pain of having to stand.- i have two whole leg

NYALAH: and you two good horn

NYALAH: its even exchange

REDGLARE: h4h.

SEAKRAIT: -She reaches out and grabs onto Karkat's arm, deciding to drag him along in front of the group.- Move.

DAELOS: - Does his best to stand. It's not easy. One leg is useless and his good one is split at the foot. He wobbles. -

NYALAH: -limps along with RG.-

[[ Legislacerators still flank the group on all sides, encouraging their trek. ]]

KARKAT: =clenches his jaw and fights to not jerk his arm back. But he's just so goddamn tired of this and their game=

REDGLARE: - it's one dang slow trudge, that's for sure.-

DAELOS: - He tries to take a step. He falls. -

MITUNA: -He's trudging along-

MITUNA: -Stops for Daelos-

SEAKRAIT: -oh gdi. She snaps back at Mituna and Mindfang- You two get him moving.

REDGLARE: -glances over at Daelos... Eye drifting towards Seakrait again as she barks an order.-

REDGLARE: th1s wh4t you s1gn3d up for?

DAELOS: - Maybe he could shuffle if he has a wall to lean on or if the ground was not snow but at this stage he cannot walk. It's humiliating of course but not compared to the rest of their situation. -

MITUNA: how do you propo5e we do 7ha7 nookbrea7h

SEAKRAIT: I propose you do it. -ignores Redglare-

MINDFANG: -Glares right at Seakrait the entire time shes bending down to help Daelos up.-

MINDFANG: (8est to keep moving, they seem to h8 dead w8.) -Internal screaming as helping to take any of his weight feels like torture.-

MITUNA: -Tries to lean down to try and help him up-

DAELOS: - He's too mortified to say anything. He tried to avoid leaning on Mindfang as much as he can. - I apologize

MINDFANG: (Dont 8other. You are not the one who had the 8rilliant idea to maim a prisoners foot when you want them to-- -hff- move.)

[[ The group continues to be led by Seakrait through the forest, snow drifting gently around them in a too-beautiful discordance to the stains in the snow they leave behind them. Eventually, they see a familiar daunting figure in the distance, waiting nearby what is becoming ever more apparent as a giant hole in the earth. ]]

REDGLARE: -She laughs. Weakly and dryly.-

NYALAH: -presses her good horn at Redglare. One eye shut tight.-

SEAKRAIT: -She pauses just by the cavernous hole, releasing Karkat none too gently and looking over the crowd.- I'll do the honors, High Legislacerator.

KARKAT: The honors. Right. Like there's any honor to be had here. =He's just ready for the hole= Have fun.

SEAKRAIT: -She quickly sets up an automatic pulley system in the ground for climbing, tying the harness around herself, and then she moves toward Redglare. Looks like she's first.-

SEAKRAIT: You're lucky your survival will be left up to fate. But I'm not betting on it. -grabs onto Redglare's arm-

REDGLARE: -She pulls away from Nyalah.- p4ss3s for 4 tr14l, th3s3 d4ys, do3s 1t?

THE EXPUNGER: -gazes at the little crowd, chin high.- Don’t you worry. We’ll come back to retrieve your bodieS aS well, but only after Sufficient time haS paSSed to enSure you are dead. Luckily rot doeS not Set in So quickly in cold environmentS. You will Still be identifiable.

KARKAT: =He just tiredly looks up into the sky and sighs wearily= Fuck yourself on my horn when you come back. It'll be frigid enough for you.

SEAKRAIT: -She heads close to the hole, then grips Redglare tighter in her hold before shimmying them both over the edge and slowly... beginning to lower them down. Redglare can see the drop down is incredibly steep; it's unlikely most anything would survive a straight fall.-

REDGLARE: -it certainly is. She's mostly dead weight, anyhow.-

NYALAH: -shivers in the whole cold. Unable to protest or do much more than watch.-

SEAKRAIT: -They descend at a reasonable pace, but once they're a good twenty feet or so down, she holds Redglare tighter -- closer -- and begins to whisper.-

SEAKRAIT: (Don't speak. Be as quiet as possible down here. No one will hear you, but something else might. If you hear anything down here with you, don't let it find you.)

SEAKRAIT: (Focus on keeping yourselves alive as long as you can. Your leg is poisoned, but it won't kill you yet. I'm going to give you the antidote, bite down on it.)

SEAKRAIT: -She glances down to see how far they are from the floor of the cavern; it's about eight or ten feet now.- (If you understand, struggle.) -And then she moves to press her mouth to Redglare's for just a moment, slipping something pill-shaped inside with her tongue.-

 REDGLARE: -uhm. UHM?? She might have struggled ANYHOW regardless of her understanding-- and she's not sure she does. Poison... antidote... no noise. She's helping them, maybe?? She squirms and struggles, letting out an MPH as she swallowd the pill down a raw throat.-

SEAKRAIT: -And she drops Redglare about six feet from the floor, laughing loud enough that she's sure the High Legislacerator will hear before ascending once again, leaving Redglare alone.-

REDGLARE: -The spark of clarity left, at least, keeps her quiet as she finally hits the ground, with a start.-

SEAKRAIT: -SHE'S COMING BACK UP FOR THE REST OF THE GROUP. One by one she's lowering them down-- Karkat, Dave, Mindfang, Nyalah, Mituna, Latula, Aranea... and then finally, Daelos. Needless to say, he's more of a struggle. She says nothing to any of the others, but once Daelos is down, she spits on the ground of the cavern before ascending for the final time, and it hits the rock with a little plink.-

KARKAT: =A plink=

[[ A PLINK. ]]

MITUNA: -Two in the plink one in the stink-

[[ Shortly after they're left in the cavern, they will feel their powers begin to return. Also, it sounds like there's wind howling above; the storm on the horizon has finally reached their location, and the blizzard is kicking up. ]]

REDGLARE: -She does some very quick sign language as each is lowered. Silence. Danger. Time.-

NYALAH: -she had no powers to begin with but does take swift breaths of the icy air. The storm brewing. She shivers terribly.-

MITUNA: -Groans, but his eyes flicker, ever so gently-

KARKAT: =Silence, danger, time. He glances up hearing the storm=

KARKAT: =He's also going to go look at the plink=

DAELOS: - He's soon leaning into her, just like he had been with Mituna, except now he's trying to keep her warm, although since he's a blue blood it doesn't count for much. At least his hair is warm. -

[[ Funny enough, there's a pill in that plink. ]]

KARKAT: =A pill. He stares at it. It stares at him and he stares at it and it stares at him=

[[ It's sort of slobbery, but it looks like it has some kind of fluid inside. ]]

[[ You know. One of those fish oil looking pills. ]]

KARKAT: =Absolutely disgusting.=

KARKAT: =He can't believe that twat cheeked her vitamins from this morning=

[[ KARKAT PLS ]]

KARKAT: =COME GET YOUR PILL DAROLD=

MITUNA: -Soft crackling-

KARKAT: She spat this out.

MITUNA: (guy5 guy5)

DAELOS: - He doesn't realize he's been poisoned or realize that pill is for him-

MITUNA: (im ge77ing my 5park5 back)

REDGLARE: -She points at herself, her leg. Signs 'cure.'-

[[ Also on the plus side, the cave is a lot warmer than the surface, but chillier under the hole. ]]

NYALAH: -maneuvering her arms back in front of her. Looks to Redglare signing and Daelos's leg. Hhhhh. Alright fine.-

NYALAH: -picking the pill from the goo and stuffs it in Daelos's mouth. Keeps her hands clamped there and makes sure he eats it.-

DAELOS: -???? -

NYALAH: -rip in fucking pieces.-

DAELOS: - HORSE GROANY NOISE OF SURPRISE. but yes he supposes he would swallow this. -

REDGLARE: -signs JUST DO IT. like the shy le beef-

NYALAH: -also stuffs some snow in his mouth to help it go down easier.-

NYALAH: -eating some snow herself. Om.-

DAELOS: - NOW GET YOU FILTHY PAWS OUT OF HIS MOUTH-

KARKAT: =Don't it keeps him quiet=

KARKAT: =He just looks to the cave and starts to walk there=

NYALAH: -when the deed is done, she slinks off after Karkat. Clutching at her side.-

KARKAT: =How far back does this cave go? Is there any wood here? Is there a deeper part where he can just fuck right off?=

[[ The area of the cavern they're in is pretty vast, so it'll take some time to navigate the perimeter, but from first glance, there don't appear to be any exits. ]]

DAELOS: - Following this, he continues to eat the snow that looks the freshest-

REDGLARE: -Seems like the first and only time they'd be able to treat their wounds without being under duress. Her flask would've actually been useful if they didn't take her. Damn.-

[[ There are some fallen leaves and logs around beneath where the hole is above, rotting slowly. ]]

REDGLARE: -instead she starts to mill around the ground. Looking for some good, sharp rocks.-

KARKAT: =Relatable. But he looks around=

[[ Rocks are, at least, in abundance here. Such as sharp, pointy stalagmites and stalactites, for example, but there are probably some other chips and things around. ]]

NYALAH: -doing her best to wipe the grime from her wound with snow. The less she moves, the more the pain catches up to her. She actually has to stop and lean up against a boulder, just to focus on breathing and not vomiting.-

[[ The snow probably won't help Daelos and Nyalah with hydration too much, with the cold lowering their body temperatures and making it more difficult for their bodies to retain the moisture, but it at least wets their mouths. ]]

REDGLARE: -She wouldn't know Flint from any other kind of rock, so she's just looking for something that's sharp enough to scratch marks into the walls of the cave. Maybe having some concievable goal is enough to stop thinking about what she saw just last night.-

MITUNA: p5557 7ula

LATULA: -HEY BRUH DONT MIND HER SHE IS TOTALLY STILL TRAUMATIZED- LATULA: tun3z???

 DAELOS: - With the help of the cave wall he's able to slowly drag himself to his feet. As long as he leans against it, he can follow it in a circle, keeping his eye out for anything that might be missed. -

NYALAH: -finds some crevice to curl into, holding herself as she comes close to passing out again. So cold.-

MITUNA: 5how me your hand5

DAVE: -he definitely needed some help bring the only pathetic human in the group. his fingers and toes are lookin pretty blue, it's a little concerning. his back aches every time he moves, he stopped shivering a long time ago, when they were still outside. now when he speaks he's mumbling into his numb arm just lying there- theresno mmm snow

KARKAT: =Dave doesn't look good at all. Karkat looks at him then walks over to try and cover as much of him as he can= Sh. =cups his hands between his own= We need a fire going.

MITUNA: -Ahead of you, Kark. He's floating logs over, stacking them in a pile. His eyes glow, and his head swims from the concentration. Suddenly, optic blast, but it's weak, drying the logs more than anything rn-

LATULA: -She holds em out... fingertips are a little black.- dud3 your 4rm

LATULA: 4r3 you gonn4 b3 good???

MITUNA: Mnnnngh

LATULA: oh SH1T!

LATULA: dud3 FUCK!!!! TH4T WORK3D?

DAVE: -his hands are numb between karkats- gotta keep goin to the tunnel underground

[[ The logs give them the SMOLDER. ]]

KARKAT: =Blows warm air on Dave's hands= We need fire. If we find a hot spring down there you can punch me.

[[😘 ☁️]]

MITUNA: -Oh thank fuck. He stops, and starts blowing on the logs trying to get that fire going-

DAVE: how much time we allocate for naps DAVE: we cant waste time

REDGLARE: -LOOMS WITH A PAINFUL LURCHING STEP and holding up a rock.- (m4rk th3 w4lls wh3r3v3r you go. 1f th3r3 4r3 tunn3ls 4nd you g3t lost. c4n follow th3 l1n3s b4ck.)

KARKAT: Dave. Shut up. I'm getting you warm. Shut. Up.

REDGLARE: (surv1v4l f1rst. work out sh1fts. st4y qu13t.)

MITUNA: -Guess who has a fire going?-

NYALAH: -a little too quiet in her corner. Everything is being too much for her body.-

LATULA: -holds her hands over it...-

[[ The logs slowly catch into little flame at Mituna's encouragement. The wind howls overhead, sending heavier snow down through the hole. ]]

LATULA: th4nk fuck1n god...

KARKAT: =Thanks Mituna. He's putting Dave closest to the fire and sitting behind him. Snug up against his back=

DAELOS: - He carefully nestles Nyalah in his arms and slowly brings her closer to the little fire. Maybe being warm will do her good. His brow is cinched with worry. -

MITUNA: -Makes a psionic barrier at the top of the hole. Fuck you snow. This is a terrible long term plan btw. He's quiet, concentrating-

LATULA: -hand on his shoulder- uh

LATULA: 1t 41nt push1n too hard 1s 1t? 1n th3 br41nm34tz?

MITUNA: 5h we go77a re57

NYALAH: -definitely 100% unconscious again, even as Daelos keeps her close.-

DAVE: remember when youwere hella wrm

MITUNA: (ju57 le7 me be u5eful)

KARKAT: =mumbles against Dave's shoulder= Remember when I gave you that manicure? =It was like, not even a few days before all this. Holds up Dave's hands to the fire and just tries to focus on him=

LATULA: ...1m proud of you b4b3z.

DAVE: -pauses- ohyeah

DAVE: sall fucked up now

DAVE: youre so quiet (arewe whispering)

LATULA: but 1 sw34r to sh1z 1m gonn4 b34t your butt 1f you push yours3lf to f4r.

LATULA: >8P

MITUNA: ehehehe be7 on i7

KARKAT: I guess.

DAVE: -his breathing is a little shallow- im gonna go to bed while everyone elsisleeping now

KARKAT: =Makes a face against him and scrunches his nose= Run out of jokes already...?

DAVE: yeah

DAVE: ran out of em

MITUNA: -Keeps this roof going, it's just collecting snow. Good news is it helps keep the heat trapped too.-

KARKAT: Okay.... just. (Get up later.) =mumbles and holds him but lets him rest=

MINDFANG: -Shes returning from having done a quick survey of the immediate area of the cave. And also she had felt the need to move just to keep her brain working again. The sense of getting her mental powers back had come with a huge relief and now she is joining the rest of the group by the fire. Arissa carefully sits down and starts to dig her fingers into the joints and spaces of her metal arm to clear out snow and ice that she had felt trapped in there for hours.-

DAELOS: - While Nyalah sleeps he carefully melts snow in his hands and tries to wipe away the debris around her ruined horn without making the wound bleed again. -

DAELOS: - It would hurt if she were awake so now is the time-

ARANEA: -she's been conscious probably?? she's in alright shape, comparatively, though her chest hurts like a motherfucker and it's been keeping her quiet. she can't stop watching dave.-

NYALAH: -too exhausted to even protest or react to the streak of pain. She's out like a light.-

DAVE: -if he just...closes his eyes... a little...-

KARKAT: =Rest... but just let it be rest.=

KARKAT: =On second thought he's a finicky motherfucker and just all of this is settling wrong to him= ...Mn. No. Okay. Just. No jokes then. =Dave is so squishy and vulnerable, no sleep for you asswipe=

DAVE: are we spooning

KARKAT: Yes. You're welcome little spoon.

DAELOS: - He notices the way Aranea is staring intently at the poor little human and gives her a questioning glance, looking up from Nyalah for a moment. -

ARANEA: -catches his glance, meeting it with an unyielding concern. she scoots closer to daelos and fixes her attention on nyalah instead for the moment. she wonders if she can help her now...-

DAVE: -he is starting to fall asleep again- k

KARKAT: No kays.

KARKAT: Hum one of your dumb raps.

DAELOS: - Scoots to make room for her, she feels to cold nudge of his nose as he talks in her ear. - (Are you alright)

ARANEA: -turns her head to brush cheeks with him- (I'm... Just concerned.)

DAELOS: - Sighing- (Well... there is certainly cause for it)

DAELOS: - He always imagined he would die in a hole but he wants something better for his loved ones and crew members. -

MITUNA: -He keeps asking for death. And yet....-

DAVE: -hums something unintelligible that kind of sounds like my humps-

ARANEA: -she shares some of the light eminating from her fingertips with nyalah. she will likely stay unconscious, but hopefully it will be a more restful kind of sleep. the pain inside her head should begin to subside. concentrating is difficult for her, but her own strong sense of self preservation is motivation enough to keep trying to exercise her abilities. they have better chances together. and after what she saw yesterday, she isn't exactly willing to let anyone else fall at the hands of those bastards.-

DAELOS: - Seeing this warm his heart. Perhaps... just perhaps there is a chance they will make it out of this. He nuzzles Aranea gratefully. -

DAELOS: Thank you

ARANEA: -leans into him, only nodding in response. but maybe some of that light will transfer to him too...-

MITUNA: -He's sweating next to the fire, quiet with the strain of all this snow accumulating on his barrier. His brain is a muscle that hasn't been exercised in forever. A time ago he'd be able to do this no problem. He grunts softly, trapping the collected snow in a psionic bubble and moving it past the entrance of the hole to plop that huge pile somewhere else. Sorry guys, no ceiling for a while. He breathes a little heavy-

DAVE: -he's been practically forced to stay awake because concussions are great and karkat won't let him go to sleep anyway. he's still pretty out of it, but the warmth seems to be doing at least something. he ain't dead yet right?-

MITUNA: -He's really tired you guys-

DAVE: -tired club-

MITUNA: -snow starts drifting into the hole-

TEREZI: =Would have been proud of them.=

DAVE: -rude ass dead rude ass-

MITUNA: -Gdi Excalibur-

TEREZI: =shup=

MITUNA: donde...e57a...la biblio7eca

MITUNA: me llamo 7 bone la arana di5co7eca

DAVE: -watches mituna even if he looks blurry-

MITUNA: -Come on Dave you know this one-

MITUNA: di5co7eca

MITUNA: muneca

MITUNA: e5 en bigo7e grande pero man7eca

DAVE: manteca bigote gigante

DAVE: pequeño

MITUNA: la cabe5a e5 nieve

MITUNA: cerve5a e5 bueno

DAVE: -takes a good minute before saying the next part- buenos dias me gusta papas frías

MITUNA: lo5 bigo7e5 de la cabra e5 cameron diaz

DAVE: -another minute- yeaboi

MITUNA: -Soft bomb noise-

DAVE: -breathes- when are we

DAVE: gettin out

MITUNA: no7 ye7 bu7 youre bein pa7ien7 a5 fuck -A snowflake lands on his nose. He's exhausted, but he's still floating a couple logs to the fire. The wet logs snap and crackle with moisture-

DAVE: were gonna

DAVE: get out of here

MITUNA: yeah i know -He glances up. He's only gonna rest a little while longer before continuing to keep the cold out for everyone. Just thirty minutes alright? He doesn't even know how long thirty minutes will be...but still.-

MITUNA: fuck america though dude

[[ Mituna could try counting 1-Mississippi, 2-Mississippi all the way up to 1800-Mississippi. ]]

[[ It's even the spirit of USA! Amurrica, frick yeah! ]]

MITUNA: -Fuck you America-

DAVE: dude dont

DAVE: youre doin some stuff

DAVE: you gotta calm down

DAVE: with your teleport

DAVE: teleconnecticut

MITUNA: i go77a...do 5ome7hin....even if i75 ju57 givin your 5orry a55e5 a chance 7o re57....ehehe

DAVE: we have a fire were good to go

MITUNA: i75 no7 57rong enough ye7

ARANEA: -she's been drifting in and out of consciousness. being cool blooded as she is, the cold is taking it's toll on her. but being slightly delirious, she doesn't think much as she starts wiggling in dave's direction, her hand out towards him.-

DAVE: -watching aranea and this hand thing she's doing and it reminds him of movies and dead people and angels and all he can do is look at her- im dead now

MITUNA: lmao lucky cock5ucker

DAVE: oh nope im alive

MITUNA: poor bi7ch

ARANEA: -ha... is he likening her to an angel? dont' be silly, boy. she touches his shoulder, or hand, or whatever she can get ahold of first and lets the little bit of warmth she has to offer extend to him-

DAVE: -just like that, he feels it...a warm sensation putting feeling back into his fingers and his toes. he watches her carefully as this happens, without a doubt a little confused and delirious with hypothermia but...it appears that his fingers and toes begin to lose their blue color-

MITUNA: -Grins a little, but he's so tired. His head lulls back, eyes fluttering closed. Just for a moment. Just for thirty minutes.-

ARANEA: (We're going to get out of here.) -affirms what he was already saying... if he had any doubts, he couldn't possibly now.-

DAELOS: -LOUD SNORING ON NYALAH DURING THESE TOUCHING MOMENTS.-

DAVE: -his gaze meets hers and he slowly nods- were gonna

NYALAH: -no worries. She's affectionately chewing his neck fat in her sleep.-

MITUNA: -Probably about 44 minutes later he puts the psionic ceiling back up-

[[ Sleep MORE. It means you need it! ]]

DAELOS: -Except at some point he wakes up. His sleep is rather restless. And other than Nyalah chewing on him, he notices that Aranea has left his side and wiggled more towards Dave. And they're holding hands.-

DAELOS: 👀!

DAELOS: -Well. It's cold and humans are fragile. Perhaps it's merely kindness. He tries to go back to sleep.-

DAELOS: -He finds it a bit difficult to stop low key watching them, though.-

ARANEA: -for once doesn't notice when she's being given extra attention... she's zoning in and out a little too much while still looking at dave.-

DAELOS: -MMmm.....-

DAVE: -his fingers are moving a little now that they actually feel like they exist. he's not sure what's happening now but he also doesn't have the sense or strength to get up and do something else-

DAELOS: -On second thought, he doesn't want to look at this anymore. He's gonna slowly just turn so he's facing the other direction. And eventually he'll be able to sleep.-

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 55

the gears of fate are turning, and we get a small bit of insight to mori’s childhood...

Kid: *pants* "...I think you should be cut loose now..." stocking: y-yeah... good call... Kid: *unties one hand...and brings it to his face* stocking: *smiles and strokes his cheek* Kid: "I love you, my beloved..." stocking: i love you too, honey~<3 Kid: ^\\\^ *removes the other strap on her hand, and hugs her* stocking: u//////u Kid: *kisses her neck before laying his head on her chest* stocking: *strokes his head gently* Kid: *purrs, kisses her chest lightly* -in asakusa- Benimaru: *blocking attacks* shinra: *making a stance* Benimaru: "..." *springs at him* tamaki: *jumps from above* Benimaru: *does not notice Tamaki, is still attacking Shinra* tamaki: *spindash attack* Benimaru: *hit* "!!!" shinra: woah! tamaki: success! *v-sign* kirei: are you ok, beni? *worried* Benimaru: "..." *stands up* "I am satisfied." shinra: congrats, tamaki. tamaki: *beaming* Arthur: *clapping* -at the 8th brigade- nozomi: commander, we made a breakthrough! Akitaru: "??? Oh?" nozomi: we've managed to pinpoint shinra's brother's location. Victor: *holds up a dirt sample* "We got the dirt!" Akitaru: ._. *looks at Nozomi* "???" nozomi: according to victor's findings, the iron from giovanni's staple gun dates back to the 1500s. Victor: "And this soil sample has a moss that is only found underground." *holds up a map* "And I have narrowed locations in the city that have iron from the 1500s plus this moss underground to...Here!" Akitaru: *looks at the map* "Hmm...That's their headquarters..." maki: way to go guys! nozomi: t-thank you. .///. Victor: ^^ "Thanks! Credit Nozomi for tracking the iron composition." karin: great job nozomi! your dad would be proud. nozomi:.... ^^ t-thank you, dr itou! Akitaru: *small smile* "Good work all around. Have you messaged Shinra?" -the phone rings- Takehisa: *answers* "Eighth Fire Brigade." maki: yo?......ah.....i see....great!....ok. bye. *hangs up* good timing, they finished their training and will be coming home tomorrow. Akitaru: "That'll be one heck of a flight back...I guess we can tell Shinra then." -elsewhere- dahlia: it wont be long before the brigades find our location. Sho: "Which is exactly what we should want." Giovanni: "???" *looks at the others* guruna: kurun~? how is that so~? arrow: *looking at sho* lisa:..... Sho: "It is time one of the Adora Links comes to us." seraphim: .... -elsewhere- Yuu: "Bed goes down. Bed goes up! Bed goes down. Bed goes up!" sayu: what's that thing, yuuyuu? Yuu: " 'Maximum Walker'! With it, I can recuperate and still be on the go." sayu: cool! *hugs the leg* it looks so fluffy! Yuu: ^^ "Yep! It's a bed!" *lifts the leg carefully with Sayu still on it* sayu: that's really cool, yuuyuu! ^^ Yuu: ^\\\^ *takes a few more steps around* -elsewhere- Kyoka: *tapping her foot* yosano: need something, kiddo? Kyoka: "...Do you want to have a meal with me?" yosano: sure, why not. ^^ Kyoka: *sets out a bento box* yosano: wow, this looks great! you make this yourself? Kyoka: *nods* "Yes, I did." yosano: *nom* this is delicious. good job! Kyoka: .///. "...Thank you." *nom* -elsewhere- FD: "Almost...done..." *finishes typing* yana: *doing some touch ups to rain's dress* there we go. FD: "That's coming along very well." yana: thanks. *glances at the incubator...with a baby inside it* should i wait till it's around toddler stage or nah? FD: "Hmm...Up to you on that one." yana: eh, i'll wait a bit on it then. im not good with babies. FD: "Me neither...Tend to be noisy." yana: plus i was kinda born a grown ass adult soooo....yeah. FD: "..." *holds hand up to the top of her head* "..." yana: nyeh? FD: " 'Adult,' huh?" yana: eh. *shrug* still taller than zoey and barkova, so...that's there. FD: "Also true...At least you can pass for a student still." yana: well i do have a baby face somewhat, haha. FD: "Hmm...Don't think that comes from my side." yana: must have been whoever i was supposed to be then. but that's none of my concern right now. FD: "Hmm...This dress, will it be enough?" yana: *nods* now to just get our petit mafia down here somehow... FD: "...Maybe he has a favorite food or beverage?" yana:....*smirk* i did find out he's a classmate of mind....perhaps i should make some new friends tomorrow. FD: "Then that is your next task." *smiles* -morning- Chuuya: *yawns* =_= mito: zzzz.... Chuuya: "..." *kitten hug* mito: =w= Chuuya: *small kiss on the top of Mito's head* "Okay, I guess it's time to get ready for school..." -in class- shinra: we're back at school, finally. tamaki: greeeat. iris ^^ Relan: *waves at Iris* iris: morning, relan. did you guys sleep ok? shinra: yep. tamaki: come on guys, lets get to class already. Arthur: -_____- "Zzz..." nozomi: um...arthur? *poke poke* Arthur: o___O *swings his arms* "TO ARMS!" nozomi: eep! *stumbles back* Aoyama: "Oh, dear..." *catches* nozomi: ah! m-mr aoyama. tamaki: o-o;;;; *fast walking to homeroom* Aoyama: "Hello, Nozomi~" Arthur: *following Tamaki* -_-; nozomi: i-its good too see you again, mr aoyama. ^^; Aoyama: "And you as well. We should catch up. Maybe over lunch?" nozomi: um... s-sure. ^^; Aoyama: "I shall see you there." *waves* -in class- Chuuya: *sits down* yana: ... Chuuya: *looking for a pen* "???" yana: here. *hands him one* Chuuya: "Oh--thanks." *takes it, starts writing* yana:...*smirks* -elsewhere- Izuku: "How did training go?" shinra: it went great! i think we got combat classes in the bag this year. ^^ tamaki: dont get too full of hot air now. -_-; Izuku: ^^; "I'm sure you did well too, Tamaki..." tamaki: ^w^ shinra:... -_-; tamaki: what? ochako: hehe. they really are like siblings. shinra + tamaki: AS IF! Izuku: "...Huh. I kind of see it now. Similar hair, always in arguments--" shinra + tamaki: that doesnt mean a thing! >n< Bakugo: "Jeez, good thing you said 'siblings.' If you said they were a couple, they'd probably bash your head in." tamaki: YOU WANNA GO, BAKUGOU?!?! shinra: *backing away slowly* time for me to get to class now, later! Bakugo: "..." *sighs, flicks some sweat at her* tamaki: EEEEW GROSS!! DX< Bakugo: "My sweat is also highly explosive..." kirika: well, this school year just got more interesting. Gopher: .w. -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...It's not like I miss them or anything." kirei:... *small smile* ^^ Benimaru: -\\\\- "...It is quieter. Maybe I should spar." -elsewhere- Hibana: TT_TT -elsewhere- Lawless: *reading play for class* -elsewhere- Shotaro: *staring at a wall of math equations* owo;;; "...Maybe I'm in the wrong class." -in another classroom- rowena: *writing things down* Kyoka: *taps her shoulder* rowena: hmm? Kyoka: *hands her attendance sheet* rowena: ah. -after classes- yana: oi, ozaki, i know this really cool place to hang out! Chuuya: "Um...I'm not sure I'm--" yana: you sure about that, mr executive? *smirks* Chuuya: "...What kind of a nickname is that?" yana: it's not. but you would know that, wouldnt you, mr chuuya nakahara? Chuuya: "..." yana: a little birdy told me you're planning on taking down the head of the mafia. we want to help you, but we need help from you as well. think of it as a 'we scratch your back, you scratch ours' kinda thing. Chuuya: "...Not interested." *turns, walks away* yana: tch-... seems the boss is right, you are a stick in the mud. so, how's tachihara doing after getting tazed in the junk? Chuuya: "..." ("They were the ones who set that rat trap for Tachihara?") yana: you didnt answer my question, buddy. Chuuya: "...What was that symbol you people left there? That mouse thing?" yana: well, i coooould tell you, but like you said, you're not interested. *smirk* Chuuya: "...What do you want from me?" yana: hey, it's not what _i_ want. it's what my superior wants. but alas, he isnt up here...so if you dont mind making a little trip... Chuuya: "...Location?" yana:...just follow me...*small grin out of his sight* Chuuya: "..." *follows* "This is bad...I should let someone else know..." -underground, the sound of a cello is heard- Chuuya: "..." *trying to recognize the song* -they stop at a door, and the music seems to be coming from there- yana: *opening the door* -a table is set up, with a figure seated at one chair at the end, but due to the lighting, their features are obscured- -in a part of the room, there is someone playing gymnopedie no 1. on the cello- Chuuya: "And what is the point of all this?" yana: just a business proposition. *closes the door, leaving chuuya alone with the cellist and the unknown figure- Chuuya: *looks around...then at the figure* "...Are you in charge here?" -silence- FD: *continues playing* Chuuya: "...Look, you drag me here. At least talk." -the figure doesnt respond- Chuuya: "...I knew this was a waste of time." *stands* Fyodor: *points his bow at Chuuya's neck* Chuuya: "?!!!" Fyodor: "This performance is not over. She wants to be entertained." Chuuya: "...'She'?" -a light flips on- rain:....... *silence....as she is only a doll now* Chuuya: "?!!!!" *covers his mouth* rain:........ Chuuya: "?!!!!" *covers his mouth* rain:........ yana: *watching through the camera, smirking* Chuuya: "Wh-What is this? What is this?!" -she doesnt say anything- Fyodor: "This is an--" *Gravity push to the wall* Fyodor: "!!!" Chuuya: "..." -a scalpel against the neck- zoey:..... *cold glare at chuuya* Chuuya: *turns his head, stares at her with murderous intention* "I can twist that thing through your eye and out the back of your head." zoey:..... Fyodor: *choking, at Chuuya's grip* Chuuya: *takes Fyodor's head--and slams it back against the wall* zoey: !!! *stabs chuuya in the side* master fyodor! *going over to fyodor's side* are you alright?? D8> Chuuya: *cringes, but doesn't let out a sound...removes the scalpel and tosses it aside* Fyodor: *coughing, waving his hand* "F-Fine..." *small laugh* "Just...got off on the wrong foot..." Chuuya: "...you son of a bitch...What sick game is this?" Fyodor: *coughs* "Zoey...Show our friend the file..." zoey:.... *handing something to chuuya, still glaring at him* Chuuya: *snatches it from her, kicking the scalpel to her* *opens the file* "...You a librarian?" Fyodor: "..." *smirks at Zoey* zoey:....former nurse.... and a tool for master fyodor. Chuuya: " 'Tool'? The hell is that supposed to mean?" *holds up a page* "I meant this book you got here. What is it?" zoey:.... *looks at fyodor* Fyodor: "You loved Ms Kosaka, didn't you?" Chuuya: "..." *takes a step forward* zoey: .... Fyodor: "Too bad she died...Be nice if you had a way to--" Chuuya: "Bring her back?" Fyodor: *smiles at Zoey* "He's a smart one, yes?" zoey:...perhaps....but your knowledge vastly outweighs his. Fyodor: *nuzzle* "Of course~" Chuuya: "Are you trying to tell me something, or make me vomit? You have R--...You have her as this...this monstrosity. Why should I listen to one goddamn word you say..." *a crack forms along the floor as the room shakes* "...and not bring this building down onto you?" zoey:.....*looking at fyodor* Fyodor: "This book, as you know, will bring the dead back to life. And I know you, Chuuya. I've been watching you for some time. I know your habits. Your desires. Which wine you have when. Where you buy your Mother's Day gifts for that woman--" Chuuya: "?!!!" Fyodor: "I can predict every movement you take...so I know you will accept my offer. Because without Mito, you are a mess. And you want her to live the life she was denied. And all it takes is this book--to make your dreams into reality." zoey: ... Fyodor: "Including your vengeance against the man who defiled your beloved..." Chuuya: *shaking* yana: *observing through the cameras* ... Chuuya: "What do you need from me?" Fyodor: "Information. And for you not to whisper a word to anyone at the Mafia: not your mother, not miss higuchi, not your boss, not anyone." zoey: and not your former partner, especially... Chuuya: "So none at the Agency, either?" Fyodor: "And no one else you don't want Zoey to kill." *pats her head* zoey: hehe~ *scalpel shine* Chuuya: "...And you will resurrect...her." *looks at the doll* rain: ..... Chuuya: "...What sick fuck would do that to a corpse? ...How could you do that?" Fyodor: *pets Zoey* "Easy...I need an answer, Chuuya." Chuuya: "...I'll do it." yana: *small chuckle* Fyodor: "Good...We'll be in touch." Chuuya: "I'm sure. Will you show me out?" -the door opens, a masked figure is there to lead him out- Chuuya: "..." *follows* *his hand shifts slightly* zoey:.....shall i speak with the child soon? Fyodor: "??? Do you want to?" zoey: if it is what you wish for me to do...i'd gladly do so. Fyodor: *smiles, tickles under her chin* "Go ahead." zoey: ah~ yana: *rolls eyes and sticks tongue out as if to gag* ugh, you guys know i can still see you, right? Fyodor: "...Then leave it recording and exit the room." yana: ugh, say no more... Fyodor: *cuddles* "Pleasure before work..." -elsewhere- Relan: "It's good to be home..." *holding Buttons* buttons: ^o^ Relan: "Hee hee...Thanks for watching him, Iris." iris: any time, relan. ^^ Relan: "How was everyone while we were gone?" maki: check these out! *has the iron owls out* pretty cool, right? Relan: "Oooooo! How are they flying?" maki: vulcan helped with some of his tech. shinra: cool! Vulcan: "Just needed to find the correct structure and materials to allow Maki's fireballs to hold up the weight of these heavy barriers..." nozomi: ...oh, shinra, the commander wanted to talk to you then. shinra: oh? ok then... Akitaru: *at his desk...or, rather, bench-pressing his desk* shinra: *knocks* sir? Akitaru: "Shinra! Hey, come in!" shinra: so, what's up? nozomi said you had something to talk to me about? Akitaru: "...Please, sit down..." *he's been juggling the chairs and puts one down* shinra: *sits down*....um...im not...in trouble....am i? Akitaru: "...We found your brother's location." shinra: !!! Akitaru: "We're planning how we are going in." shinra: where is he?! Akitaru: "Underground." shinra: well then lets go! Akitaru: "Hang on...I'm finishing up some backup..." shinra: b-but- Akitaru: "Shinra...You're close to this..." karin: easy there. it'd be reckless to jump in head first...but i get where you're coming from....if it were irina, i'd feel the same way.... Akitaru: "What she said..." *pats Shinra's shoulder* shinra:.... -elsewhere- Asura: *shudders* mikan: *holding his hands, humming* Asura: "It...I feel..." mikan: *kissing his hands* its alright, asura. im right here. Asura: "...Crowded..." mikan:...*hug* did you want to go onto the roof? Asura: "..." *nods* -elsewhere- Shima: "Rin's girlfriend's pretty awesome in battle, huh?" izumo: -_-; she has a name you know. shiemi: yeah... Shima: "I know, I know--I just say that to remind myself not to put the moves on her." izumo: you better not. madoka: ^^; the way they're talking almost makes me sound like some kind of celebrity. but im really not. ^^; Shima: *talking to Izumo* *holds up his hands* "I won't! I won't! Especially now that--...Um..." Rin: *elbow nudge* "Only star I see." madoka: >////< riiin. ^///^ Rin: *cheek smooch* -elsewhere- Montgomery: *sets the plate out for Atsushi* atsushi: thanks lucy. Montgomery: ^^; "I...made it myself." atsushi: it looks nice. what do you think, kyouka? Kyoka: *already eating a large quantity, smiling* "...It's fine." atsushi: ^^; Montgomery: -_-;;; *muttering* "Ungrateful little..." *turns to Atsushi, a bit more irritated* "...Well, you going to dig in?" atsushi: oh! *nom nom* Montgomery: ^\\\\^ "Let me know if you want seconds..." Kyoka: *already holds up empty plate* "More." atsushi: o.o Montgomery: "..." *sighs* "Be right back..." *leaves for kitchen* Kyoka: "...She is friendly to you." atsushi: y-yeah...hard to believe we were enemies a few months ago... Kyoka: "...Yes. It's as if she has something else in mind." atsushi: hmm? like what? Kyoka: "Something nefarious...wicked...She wants to possess you." atsushi: ^^; i think you're misreading the situation... (thinking: just cause akutagawa wants to keep me for himself doesnt mean lucy wants to as well.) Kyoka: "But you admit that she wants you. Romantically. Sexually." atsushi: k-k-kyouka!! o/////o Kyoka: "Do I speak lies?" Montgomery: *exiting the kitchen with more food* -elsewhere- mito: o^o~? *paws at chuuya's shoulder* Chuuya: "..." *not moving* mito:....*nuzzles* Chuuya: *starts crying* mito: ....*nuzzle* Chuuya: *sobbing, holding Mito* "R-Rain..." mito: *purrs* Chuuya: *continues sobbing* mito: *resting on his stomach* Chuuya: "..." *pets her* mito: =w= Chuuya: *sniff* "..." rain?: *whimpering* it hurts... Chuuya: *eyes open wide* -silence- Chuuya: *looks around* "..." -nothing- Chuuya: "..." *tears up* mito: ?? Chuuya: "...Mito...Do you see anything?" mito:....zzzz..... Chuuya: "..." *strokes her* mito: *soft purring* Chuuya: "..." ("Mori...") -silence- Chuuya: ("I'll rip the bones out of your body.") -elsewhere- Dazai: *yawns, staring at papers* -almost everyone went home now- Dazai: *sighs, closes the file and puts it into the cabinet* janitor: *sweeping some stuff* Dazai: "...Doing okay there, buddy?" janitor: *nods* you? Dazai: "Bored." janitor: ah. you heading home soon? Dazai: *stretches* "Yeah, might as well. You?" janitor: just got on duty, friend. Dazai: "Well, keep at it. I'm going to head out. Night..." janitor: you get home safe, ya hear? Dazai: "You too. Later." -and so, on the walk home- Dazai: *small humming* -silence, save for some people just going about their business- Dazai: ("Hmm...Did I get enough food? Kind of feel like a burger. Or pizza. Or burger and pizza.") -the apartment block is just up ahead- Dazai: ("I'll make something...Or get food from a neighbor.") -elsewhere- Joker: *sipping his beer* ivy: zzzz *totally drunk* scarlet: -_-; Joker: "Lightweight..." *another sip* "How you feeling?" scarlet:....*just stares at her reflection in her wine glass* Joker: "...In your own world?" scarlet:...maybe....just...thinking. Joker: "About...her?" scarlet:....*nods*...i want to know...if its possible to remove adora burst from a person.... Joker: "...Never successfully done." scarlet:....then i'll find a way....even if it kills me, i'll find a way. Joker: "To lose your life for such a discovery?" *small smile* "You'll make Victor jealous." scarlet:...im not doing it for glory...all i want is for my sister to be safe... Joker: "Noble..." scarlet: ... Joker: "Well, I tend to start with books. And some experiments." -elsewhere- Kid: "Feel well?" stocking: y-yeah....just....had a nightmare.... Kid: "...I'm sorry." stocking:...i-its ok...*she seems shook up slightly* Kid: "Do you want to talk about it?" stocking:...just...b-bad memories about.....*tearing up* Kid: "...Oh..." *holds her* stocking:.... Kid: "You're safe here..." stocking: *sniff* t-thanks... Kid: *rubs her back* "I love you." stocking: i love you too... Kid: *hums lightly* stocking: mmm... Kid: *gently rocks her* stocking: *calming down* Kid: *wraps blanket around her* stocking: u////u Kid: "You're safe..." stocking:....*asleep* Kid: "..." *worried look, as he holds her* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Want another cookie?" -elsewhere- Dazai: *stretches* -the tv is currently on the home shopping network- Dazai: "Hmm...Wonder if I should buy that..." *holding the remote* Dazai: *changes the channel* [detective: *dying on the lap of his partner*] [partner: come on man, dont die on me here.] Dazai: “…” {odasaku: of course i know. i know better than anyone else...because...im your friend...} Dazai: *trying to change the channel* -channel switched to weather- Dazai: *tears falling* *dials Atsushi* atsushi: *yaaawn* hello? Dazai: QWQ "Hey buddy, what's up?!" atsushi: trying to sleep... Dazai: "Ha ha ha! That's so funny! So...Can we talk?" atsushi: ok? Dazai: "...You like bread?" atsushi: i guess? why? Dazai: "Let's bake some bread!" atsushi: at 10:32 at night?! Dazai: "It'll be moonlit bread!" atsushi: -_-; just because my ability is called 'beast beneath the moonlight' doesnt mean im nocturnal... Dazai: "Want to watch a movie?" atsushi: does it involve going to sleep? Dazai: "So no 'Sleepless in Seattle'?" atsushi: -____-; Dazai: "What did you want to do to pass time?" atsushi: ....is something wrong? Dazai: QWQ *voice cracking* "No-o-o?" atsushi:...dazai... Dazai: “…..” *crying* atsushi: !!! hold right on, i'll be over in a sec! Dazai: "Th-Thank you..." TT~TT -and so- atsushi: *turning on the coffee machine* Dazai: *blows his nose* atsushi: did you want to talk about it? Dazai: "I-I was triggered by a film I was watching." atsushi:...*pats his back* Dazai: *wipes his nose* "Just a lot to deal with..." atsushi:....... Dazai: "...Ideals are a weird thing." atsushi: just dont let kunikida hear you say that. Dazai: *small laugh* "...Ideals get people killed." atsushi: .... Dazai: "Yet, without ideals, we're just...husks." atsushi: i guess that makes sense.....people...exist to save themselves....right? Dazai: "..." *pats his head* atsushi:...just...had that thought... odasaku:....*small smile* Dazai: *small laugh* "Yeah...It's a good one." atsushi:....*small smile* Dazai: "..." *pulls some donuts out from the cupboard* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *in firefighters uniform* "...This feels so wrong." karin: not exactly my style, but what can ya do. *shrug* Vulcan: "But I can't concentrate under this many layers..." *takes off jacket and shirt, puts on the hat* "Ah, there. Better." nozomi: h-heavy... >.< Victor: *the jacket is too short for him* "???" nozomi: ^^; karin: ... Victor: "Maybe I should swap this out for a larger coat..." *tries to put on helmet--and it is stuck on his afro* "??? nozomi: *small chuckle* ^^ Victor: ^\\\^ "I'll swap that out, too...Or..." *punches a hole in the helmet, and his afro fits through it* karin: O-O Vulcan: -_-; "Dude, the point of a helmet is to protect your head." Victor: "...Isn't the point of those clothes to protect your body?" Vulcan: "THIS IS MY AESTHETIC!" -elsewhere- Kid: "Better?" stocking: *nods* Kid: *small smile* "May I get you something to drink?" stocking: tea please... Kid: "Okay. Be right back." *kisses her forehead* -morning- Dazai: "Zzz..." atsushi: zzzz *asleep on the couch* Dazai: *turns over in bed--and falls out with a thud* atsushi: h-huh? wha? Dazai: "I didn't do it, Kunikida! Ranpo stole your pens!" *looks around* "...Oh. Morning." atsushi: you ok? Dazai: =w= "Yeah...Good night sleep does wonders. How 'bout you? The couch comfy enough?" atsushi: yeah. sorry for the intrusion. Dazai: "I invited you--no intrusion at all." ^^ atsushi: yeah. ^^; i should probably get ready for class soon. Dazai: "Right! I'll see you at work after school." *waves* -in class- Montgomery: "??? You okay?" atsushi: yeah. *small kitty yawn* Montgomery: o\\\o ("OMG...") >\\\< "Well, pay attention! You need to take notes!" *shoves paper and pen in front of him* atsushi: right. *writing things down* Naigus: "There are various ways people access powers. Some are ability users. Some are weapons. Some with quirks..." atsushi: *listening* Naigus: "While it is rare, it is not impossible for someone to have multiple forms of various abilities, such as someone who is both a Dokeshi and a flame human." -someone raises her hand- sayaka: i have something to add. Ouo Naigus: "Go ahead." sayaka: there's also people who have untapped abilities. and with the use of a soul gem, it enhances the wavelength of the user, right? Naigus: "Right." *writes it on the board* "So, there are these and many other abilities that require practice, patience, and learning. That's one reason why you are here at this school." -in another classroom- Chuuya: *scowling* kirika: *leaning in her seat* Gopher: *raising his hand* "I know the answer, teacher!" marie: yes? Gopher: "The relic came from the Amazon." marie: that would be correct. Gopher: -w- "Yay!" -in another class- rowena: *listening* Stein: "And that is how the energy in the soul is channeled up through the skin..." *pulls out a small cage* yana: ?? Stein: "Now, let's show you the arrangement of the skin--by removing it from this live pigmy capybara* rowena: o.o yana: *cracks knuckles* alright. Stein: "...Okay. Come on down--" Capybara: *scared squeaks* *A hand pulls back Yana's shoulder* yana: ?? *looks* Anya: *shakes her head* yana:...*pouts* darn. Anya: "No point doing un-due harm to a pathetic creature." yana: *sits back down* Stein: "Darn." *puts the capybara away* "Then what am I supposed to teach you?" -elsewhere- Touma: "No luck?" mafura: Q-Q mafura-chan's sorry... Touma: *head pat* "It can't be helped." mafura: Q.Q Touma: "We'll just have to do better next time, right? " *smiles* mafura: *nod* Touma: "Now, why don't you have some ice cream from the fridge? I'll be there shortly." mafura: okaaay. -elsewhere- Mori: "...Where are all my pens?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *blowing bubblegum* shinra: hanging out with kishiri? Arthur: "No. I just know that if I blow a big enough bubble, I can coax a dragon to come down, mistaking it for her egg." shinra:......sure. 7_7; Relan: "Well, no dragons out yet." ^^;; "Any plans after school?" shinra: i might take one of those underground tours. Relan: "..." *pats his shoulder* shinra:...*tiny smile* Relan: "Want company?" shinra: i'd like that. *smiles* nozomi: i'll help too. Relan: "Anyone else?" Arthur: *already asleep, still blowing his bubble* iris: *raises hand* tamaki: i'll go with you guys so you dont wuss out. shinra: T_T; thaaanks. Relan: -_- *frowns at Tamaki* Victor: *in a miner's outfit with the helmet and flashlight* "You'll need tools!" shinra: GAH! tamaki: HOLY FRICK! student: what the hell?! Relan: ._.;;; "...Why are you at our school?" Victor: owo "I had the same idea." *hands Tamaki a pick-axe* tamaki: .____.;; Relan: *picks something else up, looking at it* "Why did you bring birthday candles?" Victor: "Those are sticks of dynamite." Relan: o_______O *frozen* shinra: .____________________________.;;;;; Relan: *brain broken, tosses it with a shriek* marie: *taps victor's shoulder* sir, we're going to have to ask you to leave school grounds. -_-; Victor: "Oh, it's okay! I'm a friend of theirs!" marie: sir, you cant bring dynamite onto school property! Victor: "Well, what about that guy? He has a screw in his head!" Stein: *waves* -elsewhere- Emine: "What is the objective of 'dodgeball'?" mana: you're supposed to dodge the balls thrown at you, but also trying to hit the other team with the balls. Emine: "Hmm...Are powers allowed in this competition?" mana: that's a good question. Sid: "No powers. Just dodge and throw." Emine: -___-;;; "Fine..." *stands ready to run for the line of balls* -elsewhere- Yohei: *reviewing old files* ("Something's not right...") coworker: whats up? Yohei: "...Nothing." *puts the file away* ("I know what I just read does not match the Dokeshi Hunt report...") *smiles* "Just feeling tired, I guess." coworker: .... Yohei: ("If he knew these people...who else was he working with?") -elsewhere- Kid: "??? An earthquake?" -in the ada- Tanizaki: Q~Q *running for doorway* "IT'S OKAY! NO ONE PANIC!" naomi: *hugging him* breathe big bro! Tanizaki: Q\\\\\Q "I CAN'T!" Kunikida: *continuing to sip his tea as he writes out reports* yosano: seems it stopped... Tanizaki: *loud sigh of relief* Dazai: "Super! Time to celebrate with a nice cold drink..." *takes soda can from the fridge and opens it-* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *pulling out water treatment equipment and dumping it in Nozomi and Licht's lab* nozomi: ._. w-what exactly is this? Vulcan: "Water treatment equipment. I used to run tests for the city and other odd jobs to make money." nozomi: ah, i see. Vulcan: "It should still work, too." *pours a glass of water from the sink into the machine...and the red light goes on* "Jeez, that's not good..." karin: heyo, whats up? Vulcan: "These pipes are corroding." karin: yikes. need help with that? shinra: ooi, nozomi, you comin with or what? nozomi: ah! right! i apologize, but i promised shinra and the others to go on a tunnel tour with them... karin: *hair ruffle* ah, you go on ahead, kiddo. Vulcan: "Stay safe there. Never know what's in those tunnels..." nozomi: i will ^^ *heading out* karin: *small smile* Vulcan: "...Doc? You think it's safe for them?" karin: did you want to go and supervise? Vulcan: "...They'll be fine. I hope." karin: heh, kind of brings back memories. Vulcan: "?? Nozomi do this kind of thing before?" karin: me and irina, actually, back when we were kids. we'd often explore old abandoned tunnels. irina always waited outside because she didnt want to get in trouble with our parents, haha. Vulcan: "Were you scared?" karin: nah. fear is just a lack of understanding. Vulcan: "Heh. You must've been a know-it-all as a kid." karin: *smirk* is that sarcasm? Vulcan: "Can't be sarcasm if it's the truth." *smirks* -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Are there vending machines at this school?" atsushi: i think so. Kyoka: "Good. I want to have a donut before class." -later- shinra: so the tours start here? nozomi: looks like it. Tour Guide: *holding a raspy megaphone* "Welcome to the guided tour of the intricate tunnel system, sure to be..." *sighs* "...a source of merriment and amusement. Yay." iris: ^^; tamaki: 7-7; Arthur: *whispers to Shinra* "I don't think the tour guide is really enthused." shinra: shh. Tour Guide: "Please put on these protective helmets. They have flashlights on them to guide you through the tunnels. Watch out for rats." Relan: owo iris: *puts it on* Arthur: *turns on the light, turning his head around* shinra: cool. Tour Guide: "Stay together, don't wander off, because..." *puts flashlight up to their creepy face* "YOU MAY NOT COME BACK ALIVE..." iris: eep! nozomi: eek! shinra: o_o; Relan: *hiding behind Iris* Arthur: "...Okay." tamaki: -_-; you babies. Tour Guide: *leads them into the first tunnel* "These tunnels are no longer in operation but once served many functions for our city: transportation, military, sanitation--" nozomi: *looking around* Relan: Q~Q *looking up above at exposed wires* shinra: *holding his hand* iris *holding his other hand* Relan: Q\\\Q Tour Guide: "The tunnel here has exposed wires. But don't worry. Electricity has been turned out due to leaks--" Arthur: *water drips down onto him* tamaki: creepy. nozomi: its just like dr itou's stories... Relan: "H-How so?" nozomi: she told me that she and mom explored places like this when they were young. Relan: "...Creepy places like this?" nozomi: *nods* dr itou said she wasnt scared, though. tamaki: *nods* iris: *listening to the guide* Tour Guide: "--in 1914. These tunnels have hidden secrets organizations." shinra: ... Tour Guide: "For example, Japanese soldiers hid in these tunnels after World War II. It was not until 1952 that the last of them exited." tamaki: *looking around* *Shiny eyes peer out from the darkness* tamaki: O-O;;; *Small animal noise* -elsewhere in the tunnels- tour guide: it's said that there are tunnels all over the city, almost like a maze. it's said the death city underground is like a city of its own. Tourist #1: "Do they hold council elections in this city?" tour guide:... ???: its not an actual city underground, dipshit. tour guide: aaanyway. these particular tunnels were once part of a subway system back in the 1920s. Tourist #2: "Do the subways still run?" tour guide: not in this part of the underground, but there are subway systems away from here that still run, as well as the trams. Tourist #3: "Where are the albino alligators? I was told there would be albino alligators." tour guide: ... TTuTT (thinking: just hang in there Stacey. it will be worth it some day) ???: "Who else has been underground?" tour guide: ?? well, aside from some rumors of ghosts, killers, and cultists, there have been sightings of homeless and wild animals. but dont let that get you all down! Tourist #1: Q~Q ???: "...'Cultists'?" tour guide: yeah, but those are just rumors. ???: "Some rumors can be true..." tourist 4: o-o;;; dude, creepy much? ???: *shudders, glaring at Tourist #4* tourist 4: O-O;; *backs away from him* FD: "And I heard people used to get lost in these tunnels..." tour guide: well, if you dont know what you're doing, it can be dangerous. FD: "But you know, right?" tour guide: ?? well, yeah…that's why i have a stun gun. FD: *smiles* "Good to know..." tour guide: ^^;;; like i was saying...- FD: "Which is the darkest tunnel here?" tour guide: eh? FD: "I research mushrooms." tour guide: i..see. ^^; FD: "Can't you show us some tunnels no one gets to see very often?" tour guide: sorry, but we cant do that. -_-; FD: "What if I paid you?" tour guide: i'd probably end up getting in trouble, sir. -_-;;; FD: *pulls out a $100 bill* tour guide:......*sweats* FD: *eyebrow wiggle* tour guide: alright then. but dont tell anyone about this, ok? FD: *crosses his heart* "Not a word." -elsewhere underground- Arthur: "Scared?" tamaki: n-n-no. Arthur: "..." *holds her hand* tamaki: o///o.... 7////7 Arthur: *small smile* Relan: *looking around...sees a railroad track* "???" shinra: that must part of the subway systems... Relan: "Why were these tunnels shut down?" Tour Guide: *sigh* "Old tracks. Ripped up and sold for the metal..." shinra: ... Tour Guide: "And over here is an abandoned mine..." -elsewhere- Joker: *juggling balls* ivy: *throwing darts...on the dart board is a picture of hibana* Joker: "Practice that aim, Ivy..." ivy: i am. =n= Joker: "Seen Red around?" -ding- scarlet: im back. Joker: "Great! Where you been?" scarlet: on a job. Joker: "It go well? Bring home anything?" scarlet: yeah, it went well. *taking a seat* Joker: "...You feeling okay? Need a drink?" scarlet: im fine. -_-; Joker: "Don't seem fine. What were you doing?" scarlet: just....thinking. and taking care of an assassination job. Joker: "Ah...Deep in thought...Did that affect your work?" scarlet:. no. it didnt. -_-; Joker: "Good to know...because we'll need you focused..." -elsewhere- Kid: *hug* stocking: =w=~<3 Kid: *smooch* stocking: love you~ Kid: "Love you, too..." *smooch* -elsewhere- Poe: *preparing the guest rooms* "..." karl: o.o~? Poe: *smiles* "Just organizing, Karl..." karl: ^^ -ding don- Poe: OWO *runs to the door, opens--* rowena: brother guess what! *shiny eyes* -there is a raven perched on her shoulder- Poe: "...???" rowena: i've gained a familiar! raven: *observing* -seems the bird has a red scarf around its neck- Poe: "...A scarf?" rowena: she had this when i met her earlier today. she said it was a gift from a friend. -the raven flies off her shoulder and...- -pwoof- lenore: *in human form* ah, so this is you're brother, ro? rowena: *nods* Poe: O________O "...What the devil...?" lenore: yo, the name's lenore. how's it goin? Poe: o____________o "...Fine. Confused. But fine." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "Look what is on sale!" mary: woah! cool! bram: eh? *Ads: Buy two mixers, get a third one free* Fitzgerald: "We will go there now, and we will have enough fruit smoothies for everyone!" louisa: ^^; Fitzgerald: "Anything to pick up, Alcott? How is planning?" -elsewhere- Steinbeck: "Update?" girl in glasses: we've confirmed their location; wonderful manor. Steinbeck: "Good." *sips on grape juice* man in pink: the name must be irony. Steinbeck: "??? 'Name'?" man in pink: 'wonderful manor'. no offence, but it looks kinda run down. Steinbeck: "Hmm...Still worth keeping an eye on it." -elsewhere- Dazai: *still drenched in soda* QWQ kirako: ^^; *hands him a towel* Dazai: "Thanks...Are the kids back?" atsushi: hey. what happened? Dazai: "Earthquake. Soda. The usual." atsushi: yikes... Dazai: "How was school?" atsushi: other than the occasional earthquake, fine. Dazai: "That's good...Akutagawa give you any trouble?" atsushi:... >->;;;; not... too much... Dazai: "??? What, he hit you?" atsushi:..... *remembering the smooch* ._.; define 'hit'... Dazai: "Did you punch you?" atsushi:....can i talk to you alone? Dazai: "Sure..." *leads him to office* "What's up?" atsushi: well. this is going to sound completly fake, but....akutagawa... ._.; oh, jeez, i still cant believe this happened today... he...uh.... may have...sort of....smooched me. ._.; Dazai: "..." *griiiiiiin* atsushi:....what?....what?! Dazai: "He likes you..." atsushi:....w-what? Dazai: "He wants to have little adopted or surrogate babies with you." atsushi: ....eeeehhhh?! O_O Dazai: "So, we'll have to take proper action." *holds up a document: "Restraining Order"* atsushi: ._.; i somehow doubt this will work. the mafia doesnt exactly abide by the usual rules. Dazai: "..." *holds up a taser* atsushi: .____.; -elsewhere- higuchi: .________________. he what? Gin: "He kissed the Tiger." higuchi:...... ^^ *tears falling* this is fine....im ok....i can handle this.....*lays face down on the ground* im fine....im fine........AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Gin: "...Higuchi...No." *pats her shoulder* higuchi: TT_____TT im ok...im ok...im ok...really im ok... Q_____Q Gin: "..." *picks her up, holds her* higuchi: Q/////Q Gin: *pats her back* "I'm sorry." higuchi: *hugs her and cries* Gin: "Shh..." *rubs her back, hums lightly* higuchi: *trembling* Gin: *continues to hold her* "You're going to be okay..." higuchi: *whimpering* Gin: "...Just let it out...I'm here. I'm not leaving." higuchi:...c-could you...c-come over tonight? Gin: *nods* "Yes. I'm done here already." -elsewhere- shinra: that was pretty cool, right guys? iris: *nod* Arthur: "That trip was awful. I did not find one dragon." Relan: "The rats were cute!" nozomi: it was interesting, but i dont think it was where your brother is... shinra: ... Relan: "..." *pat pat* shinra:...*small smile* Akitaru: "Hey, welcome back! You kids hungry?" shinra: yeah. Takehisa: "Good. I have food on the table. I suggest you eat now before Victor hogs it all." tamaki: hell yeah! Arthur: "Good, I'm starving--" Victor: *already has his plate in front of him* Vulcan: *not wearing a shirt at the table* shinra:... >->;; Victor: *waves* "How were the tunnels?" -elsewhere- Anya: *putting groceries into her cart* soul: *putting stuff on shelves* Anya: "Oh! Soul. Hello." soul: sup, princess. *small wave* Anya: -__-;;; "So, Rich Boy, what're you up to?" soul: just workin'. Anya: "Hmm...Any bargains today?" -elsewhere- yana: *whistling and checking camera screens* FD: "Anything good?" yana: eh, same old, same old. how was the tour? FD: *tosses a wallet on the table* yana: oh. nice. what do we have here? FD: "Money. Some photographs. Memories. And I got to kill someone." yana: niiiice. *examines the ID card* 'Stacey Schmit'. <sucks for you, missy.> FD: "Think you can do something with that card? Doctor it?" yana: i'll see what i can do. *grin* zoey: .... !! master fyodor! *hugs his leg* FD: *pats her head* "Miss your master?" zoey: *nuzzle* yana: she waited for you all day. she's almost as much of a dog as barkova. barkova: 83 ~? FD: "True, but Zoey knows more tricks..." yana: *gags* that's far more than i ever needed to know. FD: *scratches behind Zoey's ear* "Then forget what you just heard." zoey: ah~ FD: *pats Zoey's head* "Also, how is the parasite growing?" yana: seems it's coming along nicely. it's at like…infant stage now. FD: "Let it grow a bit more--no need for diaper changes." yana: yeah, anyway. FD: "??? Something else?" yana: like what? FD: "Oh, sorry. I thought you needed something else from me. Did you? Or can I get back to my other projects?" yana: you just do what you need to. i'll be checking the cameras. FD: "Thanks..." *takes Zoey...by her neck* zoey: ah~! FD: *pulls her into his office* "I will need your help with work...something medical..." zoey: of course, master fyodor! is it your anemia again? FD: "No, not quite...Have you done autopsies?" zoey: ....once...maybe twice... FD: "Then I'll need your help with something later...I just need to bring it." zoey: of course. FD: "Tomorrow...For now..." *yawns* "Rest." zoey: *nod* FD: "..." *holds out his hand* zoey: *blushing and takes it* FD: *leads her to his couch...lays down* zoey: ah~ *laying on top of him* FD: "..." *cups her bottom* zoey: ah~<3 FD: "I don't feel underwear..." zoey: did you...want me to? FD: "No..." *his hands slides, his finger touching her* -elsewhere- Kid: *holding an ice pack to his left eye* -___- *whimper* stocking: *glares at kirika* kirika: i said i was sorry, jeez. Kid: *whimper* "I need to watch where I'm going...Stupid doors..." -elsewhere- Victor: *lying on the floor* nozomi: are you alright? D8> Victor: "Hmm? Oh, yes! I just do this to help with thinking." nozomi: ah. i see. Victor: "What do you do?" nozomi: i usually listen to music. Victor: "Oh? What do you like?" nozomi: usually something easy to listen to so i can focus. Victor: "So heavy metal is out?" nozomi: ^^; Victor: "Th-That was a joke. A little one." ^^;; nozomi: *giggles* Victor: "...Any work we have tomorrow?" -elsewhere- Benimaru: *turns off the lights* kirei: zzzz.... Benimaru: "..." pulls blanket up over her shoulders* kirei: *small smile* Benimaru: "..." *lies down* kirei: zzz.... Benimaru: *holds her, closes his eyes* -elsewhere- Sakuya: "THIS ISN'T FUNNY!" misono: oh? i think it's quite hilarious. mahiru: come on guys... ^^; Sakuya: *growls* *looks in the mirror* "I can't show my face in front of Naho like this!" naho: what's up?... sakkun....that's too adorable! >u< Sakuya: *has cat whiskers on his face* .\\\. "St-Stop that! These jerks did this to me!" mahiru: ^^; -elsewhere- Chuuya: "..." *sips his wine, sighs* mito: *nuzzle* Chuuya: *pets* ("What do I do...?") mito: =w= Chuuya: ("I don't know who to ask for help.") mito: *purrs* Chuuya: ("Kouyou? Dazai?") -phone rings- Chuuya: "???" *looks at his phone* <Who is calling?> -it's gin- Chuuya: "..." *answers* "Hello?" gin: hey. higuchi's not doing so well... Chuuya: "??? What's wrong?" gin: dealing with rejection mostly. Chuuya: "...Oh. Um...Want me to talk to her?" gin: it might help... higuchi: TT~TT Chuuya: "Higuchi? You there?" higuchi: *hic* whuuut? Chuuya: "How you doing?" higuchi: TT_TT Chuuya: "...Not good, huh?" higuchi: what does the weretiger have that i dont, huh?! Chuuya: "...Do you want a list?" higuchi: *sniffling and sobbing* Chuuya: "...That came out wrong. I'm sorry. But...you got to move on--" higuchi: i...*sniff* i know but...its so haaaaard TT~TT Chuuya: "...Want to get a drink?" higuchi: yes please... Chuuya: "Okay...Name the bar." -and so- Chuuya: "What's your poison?" higuchi: hard whiskey. long day. Chuuya: "Hmm...I'll stick with wine...How you want to start?" higuchi: i dont know... Chuuya: "Well...what stupid thing did Akutagawa do today?" higuchi: he....TT_TT gin: *whispering it into chuuya's ear* Chuuya: o____O "...Damn, that's forward..." gin: yeah... Chuuya: *looks at Higuchi* "...I think that's a big red flag to stop pursuing him." higuchi: i know....but it doesnt make it hurt any less... gin: *pats her back* Chuuya: "..." *looks back and forth at Gin and Higuchi* "...At least you have your friends here..." higuchi: ....yeah....at least most of them... *stares at an empty seat next to her*...... Chuuya: "..." *tightens grip on his glass* TT_TT higuchi:....*pats his back* Chuuya: "It-It all hurts..." higuchi: *nods* here's to our miserable love lives... gin: 7.7; Chuuya: *taps glasses* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *clutching his pillow* -silence- Akutagawa: *kisses his pillow* =///= atsushi?: mmmm u///u Akutagawa: "I-I'm glad you like this..." atsushi?: hehe, i love you, akuta. Akutagawa: "...'Love'? You...What?" -elsewhere- Higan: "Sakuya and Naho still out?" lavender: seems like they're staying at a friends house. lilac too. Higan: "That'll be good for them to get out..." lavender: *nod* Higan: "Where are the others? They stayed in?" -elsewhere- Belkia: "You'll love this magic trick!" ayami: *smiles* Belkia: *holds up his hands* "Nothing in my hands...and..." *moves his hands in front of her* "Presto!" *he's holding...her bra...removed from her shirt* ayami: *blushing* Belkia: "Hee hee...Took me forever to get this one right. Surprised?" ayami: y-yes.. .///w///. Belkia: *smirks, as he hands her bra back* "If you're not careful, you're panties will be next." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *sighs* -elsewhere- Shima: *sitting down to a meal* unagi: *sitting at the table behind him* Shima: "..." *moves his chopsticks to the food...carefully...tries to look over his shoulder* unagi: *looking away* 7////7 Shima: o\\\o "...This is awkward." izumo: shima. what....did....you...do? Shima: "I didn't do anything! ...Nothing bad. I mean, not terrible. ...I may have sung to her." izumo: oh my god. Shima: .\\\. "It's not my fault...Stupid Shura." shura: whats going on here? ^^# Shima: "!!!" *clutches his can of soda* "This is not beer! Don't switch them!" shura: -___-; Shima: "You got me drunk, singing to her, and making things really awkward about her!" shura: i said i was sorry about that, damn. Shima: "And what do I do about whatever is going on between her and me?!" -elsewhere- Patty: *kicks open a door* "Sis!" liz: hmm? what is it? Patty: "I'm bored and hungry! Let's get something to eat!" liz: anything you had in mind? Patty: "Somethin hot!" -elsewhere- Relan: Q~Q "...I think I just felt something really sad..." shinra: *hug* Relan: *pat pat* -elsewhere- Meme: *sneezes* mio: *hands her a tissue box* Meme: *sniff* "Thanks..." *takes a tissue* mio: you arent getting sick, are you? Meme: *sniff* "Maybe allergies? I'm sure--" *coughs* mio: D8> Meme: =_____= "Darn it..." -morning- Gin: "Zzz..." higuchi: zzzz.... Gin: *turns over, her arm going over Higuchi* higuchi:...*small hug* Gin: "..." *holds her* *yawn* higuchi: hmm?...morning gin... Gin: *small smile* "Good morning. How was your sleep?" higuchi:...better...thanks for last night... Gin: ^\\\^ "Any time..." *strokes her face* higuchi:..*hug* Gin: *strokes her back* "Hungry? Do you have a hangover?" higuchi: *yaawn* a lil hungry... kuniko: hey sis, im making.....waffles.....*closes the door* Gin: o\\\o higuchi: O///O K-KUNIKO! >///< kuniko: i didnt say anything! Gin: ^\\\^ "Um...Hello, Kuniko. Pleasure to see you again." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *passed out* mito: zzz *His phone rings* -it's kouyou- Chuuya: "!!!" *answers, trying to sound awake* "Hello?" kouyou: sleep well? Chuuya: QUQ "...Yes?" kouyou: did you need anything right now? Chuuya: QWQ "..." *voice breaking* "N-No?" kouyou: is everything alright? Chuuya: "...No." kouyou: ??? chuuya? Chuuya: "...I'm just sad. And...need breakfast." kouyou: you wait right there and mama will be over! Chuuya: QWQ "Th-Thanks..." -and so- Chuuya: "..." *sips his orange juice* "Th-Thanks..." kouyou: *pats his back* Chuuya: -_-; "...Too much to drink." kouyou:...is it that girl? Chuuya: "...Yes." kouyou: ....how long will you let this plague you? Chuuya: "...Until I avenge her death." kouyou:....i see... Chuuya: "...This should not have happened." kouyou: ... Chuuya: "..." *goes back to eating* kouyou: ....*remembering her previous lover* ... Chuuya: "...Thank you for the meal..." *looks at her* "???" kouyou:...hmm? Chuuya: "...How are you?" -elsewhere- Mori: *sips his drink* elise: *drawing* Mori: "What are you drawing?" elise: its a surprise! Mori: "Hee hee...Will you show me when you're finished?" elise: yep! -the drawing is of elise and a much younger mori- Mori: "..." ("Oh...") {child: *punching mori* get lost, demon! my mom is dead because of your dad!} {Mori: *trying to cover himself* "Stop!"} {child: ...!!! *runs*} {ougai sr: now what was that about, son?} {Mori: "...Why did that kid say that to me?"} {ougai sr: ...*pats his head* i tried to save his mother...it was pure bad luck...*smirking internally*} {Mori: *sniff* *stares at his father*} {ougai sr: ^^ *hair ruffle* now why dont you go and play, son. mama will have dinner ready soon.} {Mori: "...Okay...Will you play with me?"} {ougai sr: i would, but i have patients to attend do. maybe tomorrow. ^^} {Mori: *frowns* "Okay..." *takes his ball...*} {-a group of children is by the fountain-} {Mori: "..." *tries to walk up to them*} {child: !!! it's the demon's child!} {-the run off-} {Mori: Q~Q "Come back!"} {-they're gone...-} {Mori: Q_______Q } {-in a nearby shop window, there is a doll. with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a red dress-} {Mori: *stares at the doll* ("It looks pretty...")} {???: hi there.} {Mori: "???" *looks around*} {-a girl around his age is there, she looks just like the doll-} {girl: ^^} {Mori: "???" *looks around, then points at himself*} {girl: yes you. ^^ what's your name?} {Mori: "R-Rintarou?"} {girl: nice to meet you rintarou. im elise!} {Mori: "...Do you want to play?" *holds up the ball*} {elise: sure!} Mori: *small smile* -elsewhere- lana: *getting changed into her work outfit* *Ring ring* lana: ??? hello? Poe: "H-H-H-H-" lana: oh, hey edgar. *smiles* Poe: owo; "...Hi. Hello. How are you?" lana: just getting ready for work in a few minutes. you? Poe: "W-Working right now--Just ch-checking how you were?" lana: well, things are pretty well, here. *smiles* Poe: "G-Good...Do you have a lunch break today?" lana: i'll have to check. you? Poe: "I-I'm available--I mean, I'm free!" lana: *smiles* alright, see you then. ^^ Poe: "OKAY! At-At your hotel?" lana: sure. ^^ Poe: "SEE YOU THERE!" OWO lana: 'kay. love you. *hangs up*.... *realizing what she said* o_o ....m-maybe he didnt notice? ^^;;;; Poe: *still holding the phone* o\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\o karl: o^o~? Poe: "..." *falls back* karl: D8 *grabs a pillow and has it in place* Poe: *lands on the pillow* "...Karl! Did she say what my ears heard?!" karl: O.O~? Poe: *covers his face* "Just my imagination justmyimagination justmyimagin-- ..." *loud scream* ghost: keep it down! some of us want to sleep! Poe: ._. *whispers* "Sorry..." *covers his face* karl: *climbs onto his head* Poe: .\\\. "...This is bad. It's moving too fast. I'm going to get hurt." *fetal position* karl:...*nuzzle* Poe: Q__Q "...I can't just stand her up. Maybe let her down gently. No point in ruining her life. I'm cursed." -the phone rings again- Poe: "???" *answers* "H-Hello?" lana: hey, i-i didnt say anything unusual just now, did i? Poe: owo "Nope!" lana: oh. i think i may have said something embarrassing subconsciously... n-not saying i-.. *ahem* s-sorry about that. w-we still cool? Poe: "As cool as winter wind!" QWQ lana: *sigh of relief* that's good. see you later then? Poe: "Lunch! Yes. See you then. Bye!" lana: see ya. *hangs up* Poe: "...I am so conflicted." QUQ karl: O^O~? Poe: "...What do I wear to lunch?" -elsewhere- Kid: T_X stocking: D8> kirika: X3= at least it was where i was missing an eye... Kid: "Why hasn't it healed yet? I thought my shinigami abilities would expedite the process..." kirika: well, it did just happen this morning... Kid: "Hmm...Maybe I'm just stressed and tired..." TT_X stocking: aww... *nose nuzzle* Kid: TT\\\X "Stocking..." stocking: ^///^ Kid: *rests his head on her lap* -elsewhere- Rin: "You were great out there!" madoka: ^^ -elsewhere- Tool: *kicks down a door* "YOU!" mono: O-O ?! Tool: "What happened to that entire box of Chocolate Turtle Cookies I bought?!" mono: ... showtaro happened. Shotaro: "SNITCH!" *his mouth is covered with chocolate* Emine: *nom nom noming on a cookie* mana: D8 (thinking: she ratted them out so easily!) Tool: *holding up his weapon* "...You two have a five-second head start..." Emine: "...Is that five seconds starting now?" Shotaro: "Yeah, that's kind of an important distinction--" Tool: *roar* Shotaro and Emine: O______O *running* io: ^o^ *giggles* saki: *sweatdrop* Yohei: *still staring off into the distance* chie: yep. it's gonna be one of those days. nea: ^^' Yohei: *tries to sit down--and falls* chie: D8 Yohei: "S-Sorry...Must be low blood sugar..." *weak smile* chie:... *biting her lip and helping him over to the couch* Yohei: "Th-Thanks..." *lies down* -elsewhere- Arthur: *practicing sword work* tamaki: *watching* Arthur: *suddenly, his sword has a burst of flames appear along it as he stabs the dummy--and igniting it* o___O tamaki: *getting the extinguisher* Arthur: "Th-That was surprising..." tamaki: maybe it was your stance? Arthur: "Perhaps...How about this?" *stands on one leg, holding up his sword aiming downward* -elsewhere- Stein: *typing...sighs, takes off his glasses, rubs his eyes* aya: *she brought coffee* Stein: *takes it* "Thanks..." *sips* "Mmm...This is...really good." aya: ^^ Stein: *slight groan, rubbing his lower back* "I think that's enough typing for now...I'll sort the rest of the files this afternoon." -elsewhere- Ponera: *glancing over a report* "Oh. Another relic collected. Yay." *sighs* grimoire: are you alright? Ponera: "I just feel like I'm in a rut..." *pulls out map, with circles marked around Death City, Kyoto, Tokyo, and Paris* "...Not quite there yet..." milia: i found something! *she leaves a file on a research facility located in the siberian wilds* Ponera: "Siberia? Hmm...That's a bit cold." milia: looks like they did experiments on people before it was abandoned. maybe there's something there? Ponera: "Perhaps...Whom should we send?" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *walking through hall* student: oooooi! araragi! Akutagawa: "Hmm? Yes?" student: whats up? Akutagawa: "..." *looks up* "The ceiling?" student: ha, funny. Akutagawa: "...It was?" atsushi:... !!! *ducks behind the locker and scooting away* Akutagawa: "...Did you hear something?" student: hmm? Akutagawa: "It sounded like it was behind that locker." odasaku: i know, he's done some shitty things to you, and i dont want to sound like a dick here, but maybe you're being a bit too paranoid? atsushi: -n-; Akutagawa: *starts walking to the lockers...* atsushi: O-O;;;;; Akutagawa: *turns the corner* -nothing- Akutagawa: "..." *turns to leave* atsushi: *panting* phew. Akutagawa: "...That I heard." atsushi: YIPE! *jumps up to the ceiling like a cat* Akutagawa: *looks up* "...What's up?" atsushi:....um....hi. OwO;;;; Akutagawa: "..." *holds out his arms* "I'll catch you." atsushi: it's ok! cats always land on their feet, right? Akutagawa: "..." *lowers his arms* "Very well." atsushi:... Akutagawa: "...You want me to leave before you come down?" atsushi: yes. Akutagawa: "..." *turns and starts walking away* atsushi: *drops* *nice landing* Akutagawa: *turns, looking back at him* "..." atsushi: *fled* Akutagawa: "..." *continues walking away* -elsewhere- Gin: "..." higuchi: *shooting targets* Gin: *timing, following the hits* ("...She's off by a bit...") -elsewhere- Chuuya: *pacing* student: you ok, ozaki? you seem tense... Chuuya: "Y-Yeah...Just...that test. I guess." student: ah, gotcha. Chuuya: "...I think I'll go to the tutoring office..." -elsewhere- Poe: *in his suit, holding a black rose* owo "H-Hi..." lana: hey edgar. how're you feeling? Poe: "G-Glad...Now." lana: ah. Poe: "..." *sits down* "...How is food at the hotel restaurant?" lana: pretty good, i'd say. Poe: owo "I'll order, then..." *opens his menu* "Maybe some fruit for Karl--" karl: *pokes head from his shirt* ^o^ lana: *small chuckle* Poe: "And I'll have...?" *muttering* *Someone is walking through the restaurant* lana: *looks up* Touma: *smiles* lana: *her heart drops to her stomach* Poe: "??? What's wrong?" Touma: *walking over to their table* lana: *cant speak* Touma: "Lana! Such a long time." Poe: "??? Um...Hi?" lana:..... karl: *growling* Touma: "Oh, I'm sorry for not properly introducing myself." *takes Poe's hand--squeezing* "My name is Touma." Poe: "?!!!" *glares* lana: *trying not to have a panic attack* Touma: "Sitting down to a meal? I think I'll--" Poe: *has a penknife to Touma's throat* lana: !! Poe: "Y-You're going to go out that door, and not come back in..." *Hotel security is walking up to Poe--until Touma holds up his hand* Touma: "...Lana, I'm disappointed. After I saved you from that prison sentence, you associate with such violent souls?" lana: edgar. can i talk to you outside? Poe: *hasn't lowered the penknife* "..." Touma: *smirks* lana: *taking poe's hand* edgar. please. Touma: "Yes, 'Edgar.' I think your girlfriend wishes to speak with you..." Poe: "..." *removes the penknife from Touma's neck...* "Okay. Let's go, Karl." -later- Poe: "..." lana:...t-thanks...for standing up for me.. Poe: "...I did what now?" o\\\o lana: t-the knife may have been going a bit overboard though... ^^; *wipes tears* Poe: "..." ^^;; "S-Sorry...I just...I've had to stay armed. I've written a lot of murder stories..." *offers a tissue* lana: *sniff and wipes eyes*...i was nervous you would get arrested just now... Poe: "...Yeah." ^^;; "Would not...be the first time..." lana: O.O Poe: o___O "I-I was drunk! That was all!" lana: ^^ but...i do worry about you. Poe: "...I was worried for you. They let that crazy person inside?" lana: ....that's the thing... he acts like any other customer... they have no idea... *shaking* Poe: "But the way security approached him...seemed like they know him so well." lana:.....*trembling and hugs him* Poe: "!!! ..." *pat pat* "L-Let's go somewhere else to eat..." lana: good idea... Poe: *puts a hand on her shoulder, guiding her* -elsewhere- Kid: *touches his eye...it's almost healed* stocking: better? Kid: *nods* "I think so...At least I didn't have additional damage." stocking: that's good. *gentle kiss on the eyelid* Kid: ^\\\^ "So kind..." stocking: *hug* i love you~ Kid: *pats her back* "I love you, too." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: TTUTT fang-hua: you ok? Tsukiyo: *nods* "My ankle hurts..." fang-hua: *helping her up* come on. Tsukiyo: "Where to?" fang-hua: the medic, where else? Tsukiyo: =\\\= "Oh..." Mr. Tsubaki: *asleep in chair, snoring* "Zzz..." fang-hua:...*knocks* Mr. Tsubaki: *falls out of chair* "Gah! Wh-What?" Tsukiyo: "Oh, yeah, this is a reeeeeeal improvement." Mr. Tsubaki: *opens the door* "Oh, Miss Fang-Hua--hello!" fang-hua: are you alright? Mr. Tsubaki: ^^;; "Just...exhausted. That's all." *his knees wobble* fang-hua: !!! *gets tsukiyo into one bed and mr tsubaki in another* Mr. Tsubaki: "I-I'm fine, officer...I'm okay to drive..." Tsukiyo: o_o; "...He would've broken my leg with how tired he is..." fang-hua: .... Mr. Tsubaki: *grumbling* "M-My fam..." fang-hua:... *puts a blanket over him and tsukiyo* Tsukiyo: ^\\\^ "Thanks, Fang-Hua." Mr. Tsubaki: *snoring...shuddering* fang-hua: it's fine. im used to looking after two people at once. Tsukiyo: "???" fang-hua: ^^; i have two younger brothers, remember? Tsukiyo: "Sorry...Just--Wait! Did you compare me to tending to your younger brother?" fang-hua: ^^; -elsewhere- Shamrock: *vacuuming* himawari: *dusting* Shamrock: *lifts the rug--* "Ugh! Does Black Star just push crumbs under here?!" -elsewhere- Victor: *mapping out locations* "And here...Yes...No, that one doesn't have the right fungus..." -elsewhere- Hyde: *wearing an evening jacket, sitting in a fancy chair, sipping tea...across from Mephisto* Mephisto: "...Who let you in here?" Hyde: "Myself." ^^ felisia: ... licht: ... Hyde: "Would you pass one of the biscuits, please~?" Mephisto: "..." *hands a rolled up newspaper to Licht* licht:... -too violent- licht: was i too noisy, mr hamster? *petting hammy!amaimon* Amaimon: ^W^ Hyde: *bloody mess* -elsewhere- Bakugo: -_______-;;;; "This one is really annoying me..." eijiro: hmm? Belkia: "Want to see a magic trick, kiddos?!" Bakugo: -_____________- "Kill. Him." eijiro: OwO;; Belkia: "But I just want to show you a magic trick!" *looks at Eijiro* "Please be my assistant!" eijiro:... okay! Belkia: "Great!" *pulls a human-size box out of his hat* "Get into the box..." *pulls a chainsaw out of his hat* -elsewhere- Tool: *angry munching on cookies* Shotaro and Emine: *sitting in corners* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *opens book* -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Reports." atsushi: today went pretty well. Kyoka: *holds up her test: 99%* Dazai: "My babies are doing well in school!" atsushi: ^^ Dazai: "Classmates treating you well?" atsushi: ...for the most part, yeah. Dazai: "That sounds like an improvement. You both deserve treats!" *holds up lollipops* atsushi: ^^ Kyoka: *nom* Dazai: "We also got a follow up about your mission for that super model." atsushi: ah. is she doing better now? Dazai: "Well...Could you cover Kyoka's ears?" kirako: *already doing so* Dazai: *puts on glasses, reads the letter* " 'You motherfucking tiny-dick sack of dogshit! You got me stuck in this hellhole! They don't let me do anything fun, I don't get the bottled water I want, and my roommate smells! When I find you, I going to tear your balls off and shove them--" atsushi: OwO;;;;; odasaku:...yikes. Dazai: "...But, it seems she's sober...So, plus? I'm sure she meant to castrate you in a loving manner?" atsushi:....suuuure... Dazai: "At least she's cogent and wants to talk...That's a good sign?" atsushi: maybe...but at least she's getting help, right? Dazai: "Right...Rehab has great activities! Like cooking, painting, making shivs--" atsushi: O-O;;;; Kyoka: "...I'd like my ears back." -elsewhere- zoey: master fyodor? it's time for your...anemia medication again... FD: "...Yes. Thank you." zoey: *smiles* FD: "...I do appreciate it." zoey: *she hands it to him* FD: *swallows medicine, sips water* zoey: feeling better? FD: "A bit...The medicine tastes awful." zoey: *hug* FD: "Well, thank you. Medicine is taken. I should return to work." zoey: ^^ FD: "So...busy yourself. I'll return to you soon." zoey: of course~ FD: *exits for his office* zoey: ^^ FD: *pulls up surveillance footage* *seems to be a shop* yana: *looking around* FD: "Now just plant it..." yana: *nods and puts something on the back of a doll* just this for today, ma'am. Cashier: "Very good! What a cute dollie! Is it for your baby sister?" yana: it's for a friend. Cashier: "Oh, okay. That will be $23.57." yana: *pays the money* Cashier: "Thank you for your commerce! Have a good day." yana: *waves and exits* FD: *smiles* "Good." -elsewhere- Meme: *lying in bed with a warm cloth on her forehead* >___< mio: ... Meme: *cough cough* *groans* mio:...hey meme....remember when we first met? Meme: *nod nod* "Yeah...When you started school?" mio: -_-; no, i mean when you were traveling abroad? i bumped into you when i was on a snack run? Meme: ^^;; "Memory and being ill, I'm afraid--" *cough* mio: h-hey. take it easy there. Meme: *points to tea cup* -elsewhere- Yukio: "Still cannot track the missing eyes..." -elsewhere- Rino: *staring at ceiling* mikami:...miss rino? Rino: "Hmm? Oh, sorry. What up?" mikami: not much. ryuuko: ... Rino: "You okay?" mikami: of course! ^^ Rino: "And Ryuuko?" ryuuko: *nods* Rino: "Hmm...Hungry?" -elsewhere- Konro: "Your flowers, ma'am." *holds up the order* woman: oh. thank you. ^^ Konro: "You're welcome. I think the garden is turning out well with the new soil." -elsewhere- elise: ^^ Q: ^^ *Small birds feeding on crumbs* elise: ^^ *Squirrel approaching their bench* Q: O.O Mori: "Surprised?" -laughter can be heard- Mori: "???" -a mother is with her child. seems they're having a good time- Mori: "..." *watches* {-a similar scene of a child and their mother plays out-} {Mori: "??? Why are they doing that?"} {ougai sr: well, because she loves her child, from what i gather.} {Mori: "...Oh."} {ougai sr:... ?? something on your mind, rintarou?} {Mori: "...Just...would like that."} {ougai sr:...i see... *hair ruffle* i'll be sure to let mama know, ok?} {Mori: -\\\- } {ougai sr: ^^ we're home now.} {mama mori:..... *making dinner already*} {Mori: "..." *looks around nervously*} {mama mori:........*she just stares at him. her gaze is cold and emotionless* ...} {Mori: "!!!" *looks down*} {mama mori:.....*goes back to making dinner* *there are faint bruises, scratches, and bite marks around her neck and collarbone area*} {Mori: *shudders, tries to find a chair*} {ougai sr: tomoe dear, rintarou tells me you havent been as loving a mother as you could be. perhaps we may discuss that later tonight? ^^ *light smirk*} {mama mori:....*hand trembling slightly*} {Mori: "???" *tries to sit at the table*} elise:... ?? rintarou? you ok? Mori: "..." *smiles* "Yes." -elsewhere- Burns: "Hmph. Slow." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *hug* naho: =///w///= Sakuya: "Making up for things." naho: ?? Sakuya: "When I'm...distant and cold." naho: *huuug* Sakuya: "Umph!" ^\\\^ *hugs* naho: it must suck having something in your head that makes you sad a lot, huh? Sakuya: "..." *taps his chest* "More like something here." naho:.... *goes under his shirt and kisses where he tapped* Sakuya: o\\\o "Th-Thanks..." naho: ^^ Sakuya: "..." *pat pat* -elsewhere- Lily: "I think you'll have a good time~" misono: =///=;; shinoa: thanks for chaperoning. ^^ Lily: "Of course! Think nothing of it." -elsewhere- metsu: may i help you? rowena: um...i-is mikuni in? .///. Johannes: "Did someone ask for me?!" Jeje: *drags Johannes away* -_- Mikuni: "What's all that a-hollerin' out her-?" *spots Rowena* "??? Oh. Hey." rowena: h-hello.. .///w///. Mikuni: "...Hi. You're name was...Roanoke?" rowena: it's rowena. Mikuni: "Oh, right! Sorry--just forget some names..." rowena: so this is your shop then? Mikuni: "Yep! Run it single-handedly!" metsu: =___= *aHEM* Mikuni "??? Oh, and this is my employee, Metsu." metsu: hello. rowena: hello there. Jeje: "Hmph." rowena: but that other man...is he also an employee? Mikuni: "He's my snake!" Jeje: o___O rowena:... i meant the man with glasses. Johannes: "I am Johannes Mimir Faustus!" OWO rowena: i see. it's nice to meet you as well. ^^ Johannes: "And how do you know Miku-Miku?" rowena: well... 7///7 he saved me from a kidnapper. metsu: .... *gives mikuni a look* Mikuni: *holds up his hands* "Honest!" metsu:.... -_-; Jeje: *pat pat* "She's telling the truth...although he was still showboating." -elsewhere- Benimaru: *lights a candle* -elsewhere- Relan: *hitting punching bag* shinra: *watching* Akitaru: "Looks like training paid off." maki: seems so. Akitaru: "Will have to thank Commander Benimaru...Maybe a gift basket." -elsewhere- Poe: "...I enjoyed the meal." lana:...i did too...*she seems nervous* Poe: "...You're thinking about that...monster." lana:...*shaking* im not sure if...h-he's still there or not... Poe: "...Call in sick?" lana:....maybe... Poe: "...Do you like working there?" lana: of course...but with him around... Poe: "...Have you considered a transfer?" lana: ...perhaps...but im scared he'll find me...you have to understand, he's a powerful man with friends in high places, from what i know... Poe: "...I wish I knew what to do...I mean, I know people with abilities..." lana: ...do you think...they could help? Poe: "I haven't known them to fail." lana: ....then maybe i'll give it a shot. Poe: *smiles* "I'll introduce you." -elsewhere- Gin: "Good practice." higuchi: thanks. Gin: "What next? You done for today?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *yawn...* *sits up, looks around* "???" fang-hua: ah, you're up. Mr. Tsubaki: "...How long was I out?" fang-hua: a few hours. *looks at tsukiyo* Tsukiyo: *has ice pack on her ankle* "Yeah, sleeping in the job..." Mr. Tsubaki: "..." TT_TT fang-hua: ... Tsukiyo: "!!! Crap! I broke him!" Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm j-just exhausted, that's all..." T~T fang-hua:...is something bothering you? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Lonely..." fang-hua: ah....*listening* Mr. Tsubaki: "I'm away from my family...I know they are safe...but I..." fang-hua: you cant help but worry? i get where you're coming from. Mr. Tsubaki: "Yes...but I feel useless." fang-hua:.... Mr. Tsubaki: "...Maybe I need to work..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: *blows another bubble* vivian: ~<3 ^^ Kishiri: *bubble pops...he chews it up* "So, how're things at your division?" vivian: kinda boring to be honest. Kishiri: "Boring can be good, compared to other branches." *rotates his arm* "I'm still sore when that eyelid-less guy stormed my branch." vivian: yikes. D8 Kishiri: ^^; "Just make sure the 8th doesn't storm on into your division." -elsewhere- Lucy: *washing dishes* -elsewhere- Yumi: *looking at maps* -elsewhere- Spirit: "Dinner's up!" izumi: awesome! sachiko: ^^ Spirit: "How was class?" izumi: it went well. Spirit: "Teachers treating you well?" *passes salad* "Staying away from Stein?" izumi: yeah. dr stein's been....interesting. Spirit: *deadly serious* "Do I need to talk with him? With my fists?" izumi: i-it's fine dad, he hasnt killed me! sachiko: ^^; Spirit: Q~Q -elsewhere- Stein: *taking notes...while looking at an eye in a jar* -elsewhere- Anya: "Oh, hello!" yana: oh hey, whats up? Anya: "I was just running errands. Yourself?" yana: just made a delivery. Anya: "For a job?" yana: it's a secret~ *winks* Anya: "...Okay. What are you up to now?" -elsewhere- Fujimoto: "Ow..." kyouko: easy there, uncle shiro. Fujimoto: *small laugh* "Ah, this is nothing. I've had worse scrapes than this! Why, one time, I strangled a hairy demon with my bare hands." kyouko: *nods* Fujimoto: "Demon even kind of looked like a bear--so my bare hands killed a bear. Get it? Ha ha--OW!" kyouko: -___-; Fujimoto: "I-I'll go lie down...listen to an audio book..." T_T kyouko:...*pap pap* -elsewhere- Vulcan: *hammering on an engine* -elsewhere- stocking: ssshhhh...there there kid...*strokes his head* Kid: Q~Q *holding onto her* stocking: *humming* Kid: "It-It hurts..." stocking: it's ok...im not going anywhere... Kid: "P-Promise?" stocking: *kiss* always. Kid: TT\\\TT *holds her* stocking: u////u Kid: *sniff* "I-I'm sorry..." stocking: it's ok kid. Kid: *whimper* stocking: *rubs his back* Kid: *closes his eyes, resting his head on her lap* -elsewhere- Giriko: *picking up plates* "How was it all?" -elsewhere- Meme: "Zzz..." mio:.....*small smile* {mio: *running to get home* gotta get home quick... *bumps into someone* !!! ah! crap!} {Meme: "?!!"} {mio:...uhh... um...... w-w-wha-what are you looking at, huh?!} {Meme: "I-I'm sorry! I guess I wasn't looking..."} {mio:...um...y-yeah...i was...i-in a rush...w-whatever! i gotta go! *turns to run*} {Meme: "Where are you going?"} {mio: j-just home...not...fond of being out in public...} {Meme: "Oh. You don't like sunlight?"} {mio:....*mumbling* it's people i have a problem with...} {Meme: "Well, okay..." *starts walking*} {mio:...} {-a baseball is sent hurdling toward's meme's head-} {mio: !!! *slices the ball in half* } {Meme: "Eeep!"} {mio:... !!! *staring at her axe blade hand* !! shit! *tries to hide it* d-dont look! s-stay away!} {Meme: *looks behind Mio* "Oh, wow, is that an axe?!"} {mio: !!! s-stay back! y-you'll get hurt if you get near me! >~<} {Meme: "You're...a weapon?" *takes a step forward*} {mio: i-i said-} {Meme: "Boop!" *taps Mio's nose*} {mio: g-gueh! *falls back*} {Meme: D: "S-Sorry! I was just trying to lighten the mood..."} {mio: .... 7///~///7 y-you arent...scared of me?} {Meme: *shakes her head* "No! Some of my best friends are weapons! ...That came out wrong..."} {mio:..... ???} {Meme: "I'm from the DWMA. I mean, I was until...until...I-I'm on, um, 'vacation.'" ^^; } {mio:....o-oh... 7.7 i see.... must be pretty expensive to get in...} {Meme: "They actually give an allowance to students, so it's just about qualifying to get in."} {mio:..i doubt i meet the qualifications. i'm just some bullied shut in...} {Meme: "I...don't think they ask that in the interview...And 'bullied'?"} {mio:...everyone at school avoids me because of....*holds up blade hand* t-this...} {Meme: "Well, that wouldn't happen at the DWMA: students there find other reasons to avoid people!" ^^ } {mio: ...just who even are you?} {Meme: "I'm Meme!" *holds out her hand*} {mio:.... 7///7; i-i'm mio...} mio:... *small blush* Meme: *yawn* *sits up, stretches* "Mmm..." mio:...hey meme. Meme: "Oh, Mio! Hi...Have you been there...?" mio: yeah, why wouldnt i be? Meme: "..." QWQ mio: m-meme?! whats wrong?! Meme: "That just m-means a lot to me..." mio:.... 7/////7 Meme: *yawns* "I'm feeling better now..." -elsewhere- Gin: "Another drink?" higuchi: *nods* naoya: akuta giving you problems again? higuchi:....y-you could say that... Gin: "A bit of a handful..." naoya: ah. i see. need me to talk to him at all? Gin: "Worth a try." naoya: let me see where he is.... *ability; perspective* *eye shine*...... GAH! Gin: "???" naoya:...that....that was...more than i wanted to see..... =___=;; Gin: "..." -\\\- higuchi: ???? naoya:....maaaybe i should...give him a few minutes. Gin: "..." >_< higuchi: ???????? -with akutagawa- Akutagawa: "Ah...Ah..." -he is alone- Akutagawa: "Ah…Ah~!" *finishes* "..." -silence- Akutagawa: *small panting...sniffs...tears up a little* -silence- Akutagawa: "..." *sadly starts cleaning himself* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *locks his desk* "Good night." -there are two photographs on his desk; one of rokuzou, and one of sasaki- Kunikida: *walks for the door* -elsewhere- Dazai: *looking up at the ceiling* -the night is silent, save for the sound of cars passing by on the road outside- *There are some small gouges in the ceiling, lit up by the car lights outside* Dazai: "..." *sighs* -phone rings- Dazai: *looks at the phone* "!!!" *answers* "Hello?" atsushi: you doing ok? Dazai: "..." *smiles* "Just can't sleep." atsushi: ah... Dazai: "How 'bout you?" atsushi: just had a lot on my mind. Dazai: "Such as?" atsushi: studies. this whole akutagawa thing.....o-other stuff... Dazai: "??? You want me to talk to Akutagawa?" atsushi: i-it's fine... its my problem, so i'll take it into my own hands. Dazai: "..." ("I'll avoid jokes about 'Akutagawa in his hands.'") "The 'other stuff' though?" atsushi:.....im 18 now...when i turn 21, can we go to bar lupin together? Dazai: "...Yeah, sure. It'll be your birthday gift!" atsushi:...*small smile* thanks. Dazai: "You're welcome! Thanks for asking. Man, lots of memories..." atsushi: yeah, o-*ahem* kunikida told me you used to frequent there a lot.. Dazai: *nods* "Yeah...Me, Ango...and..." atsushi:...yeah... Dazai: "...You'd like Oda. He had great stories." atsushi:...i think i would have liked him too... odasaku:....*faint smile* Dazai: "...Wish I could tell them to you as well as he did." -elsewhere- mary: hey mr fitz? you still awake? Fitzgerald: =-= "...Wha?" mary: i've been thinking. the new guild needs a mascot! Fitzgerald: "...What did you have in mind?" mary: i doodled this! *she holds up a picture of a cat with a top hat and monocle* i call him 'the great catsby'! Fitzgerald: "...Um..." mary: OwO *shiny eyes* Fitzgerald: "..." *sighs, pats her head* "Okay." mary: yay! ^w^ Fitzgerald: "We'll get some mugs printed..." -elsewhere- zoey: ...... FD: "Zoey?" zoey: yes master fyodor~? FD: "You seem contemplative." zoey: is there....something...you needed me to do...right now? FD: "Perhaps..." *takes her hand, looks at it* zoey: ahh.. *blush* FD: "Need something..." zoey: yes? FD: "Shiny." zoey: *blush* FD: "Should've grabbed a jewel when I had the chance..." zoey: master fyodor~... FD: "I'll make it up to you..." *kisses her hand* zoey: ah~<3 FD: *smiles* "Now, shall we work? Or have pleasure?” zoey: i'll do whatever you wish of me. FD: "...Can you stand on your head?" zoey: *top down, bottom up* l-like this? FD: "Exactly..." *pokes her ankle* "What's your record?" zoey: f-for what? FD: "Staying on your head?" zoey:...i dont....recall... FD: *holds her ankles, pulling them down so her legs are almost 180 degrees* "Hmm..." zoey: a-ahhh~! FD: "Underwear?" -black lace- FD: "Excellent choice." zoey: ah~ FD: *kisses lace* zoey: *moans* FD: *positions her legs to wrap around his shoulders and neck* zoey: ahhh~<3 FD: *rests his tongue along her sex* -elsewhere- Shotaro: *hug* setsuna: *hug* well done on your good deed, today, son. Shotaro: "Thanks! I had help though!" mana: ^^ Shotaro: ^\\\^ "And tomorrow, I got another good deed in mind!" -morning- atsushi: zzzz.... Kyoka: *sitting with a bowl of cereal...and ice cream on top of it* demon snow: ?? Kyoka: "...The ice cream is sweater than yogurt and melts down into the sugary cereal, creating wondrous flavors." *pokes Atsushi with her spoon* atsushi: GAH! 24! TRIANGLE! JULES VERNE! Kyoka: "...I started breakfast." atsushi: oh...right... *yaaawn* -elsewhere- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: zzzz Kid: "..." *hug* stocking: *yawn* morning honey~ Kid: *smiles* "Morning." *smooch* stocking: sleep ok? Kid: "...A bit better." stocking: that's good. *forehead kiss* Kid: ^\\\^ -elsewhere- Chuuya: *passed out on the couch, the TV on* mito: *eating catfood* Chuuya: *moans, sits up...* "...What was I watching?" -seems to be on the weather- Chuuya: "...Please be sunny..." -seems it will be cloudy this week- Chuuya: "...Fuck." mito: O^O~? Chuuya: *looks at the clock* -7:45 AM- Chuuya: "!!! I'm going to be late!" -in class- Sid: "Okay, that takes care of attendance." yana: *glances at chuuya* Chuuya: *disheveled, panting*' eijiro: jeez, ozaki. you alright? Chuuya: "Alarm clock..." eijiro: ah. Chuuya: *looks in his bookbag for his textbook and--* "!!! Oh, no...I left it at home." -elsewhere- Secretary: "Mr. Sakaguchi? Someone is here, but he doesn't have an appointment." ango: who is it? Dazai: "Goooood Mornin’ Ango~!" ango:.... -_.-; Dazai: "I brought muffins!" *holds up a box of donuts* ango:...those are donuts. -_.-; Dazai: "Muffin tops that I flattened then poke holes into. Speaking of poking holes into stories, I need a favor." ango: *groooan* what is it? Dazai: "Do you know this guy?" *passes a photo of...Touma* ango: hmm? hmmm...yes, taishi touma, vice branch manager of C3's death city branch. initially transfered here from the C3 tokyo branch. Dazai: "C3?" ango: yes. C3. part of the International Department of Paranormal Containment/Control. or the IDPC for short. Dazai: "Hmmm...I see." *looks at the photo again* "So, you're telling me this guy...is actually...an incubus." ango:.....what? Dazai: "Handsome creepy guy intimidating women around town and in charge of paranormal stuff? Totally an incubus." ango:....*facepalm* Dazai: "Anyway, he's been intimidating a friend of a rival of a coworker. Was hoping for something to help." ango: we'll look into it then. Dazai: ^^ "All I ask--thanks! Have a muffin!" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *walking through the street* "..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *asleep at school desk* marie: mr watanuki? mr watanuki? Sakuya: *snore, sleep-talking* "Three sugars, please..." -elsewhere- Emine: *in chemistry class, holding two beakers* -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Okay, I think that'll do it." *lowers hood on the Matchbox; he's covered in grease* "Turn it on." maki: *puts the key in the ignition* *Runs smoothly* Vulcan: *smiles* maki: awesome! Vulcan: "Awesome! Man, exhausted after all of that..." *opens a can of soda* -elsewhere- Meme: *sips tea* mio: feeling better? Meme: *smiles* "Much! Thanks." mio: glad to know. *smiles* ao said it was a family recipe. Meme: "I'll have to thank her--it's tasty. A little spicy." -elsewhere- Poe: *shelving books* rowena: good morning, brother. ^^ Poe: "Oh, Rowena--hello! How is your day starting?" rowena: well. how was everything for you, yesterday? Poe: "...Um..." rowena: ?? Poe: "...I need to look into someone." -elsewhere- naoya: *shooting targets* Gin: "Good." higuchi: sorry you got replaced, naoya. naoya: on the bright side, im not dead, and i get to return to the black lizards. it's a double win! Gin: "Have you met your replacement?" naoya: *shrugs* all the boss said was 'you're being replaced. you will return to the black lizards first thing tomorrow~'. how was that? Gin: "...Creepy tone." naoya: yeah anyway. higuchi: could sound slimier. naoya: ooooh sick burn! X'D Gin: "Quite so. Best not let him hear it." naoya: *nods, serious face* Gin: "With your training done for the day, do you have missions?” -elsewhere- Izuku: *stretches* ochako: *taking notes* Iida: "And when is our next practice tournament?" momo: seems it's coming up soon. Iida: "Hmmm...It will be one step closer in the progress to become a full-fledged hero." momo: *nods* mina: ooh! looks like the DCHN is doing an interview with endevour! Todoroki: "..." -elsewhere- Anya: *having lunch* -elsewhere- Kid: *writing notes* -elsewhere- ango: asahina, just the person i was looking for. asahina: sir? ango: we've had reports of people going missing around the franklin subway station. according to the reports, it's likely the RHOD. we need you to investigate and report back. asahina: understood! *salutes* -and so- asahina: jeez, this place is like a maze.... -silence- ???: "Hm hm hm..." asahina: O-O; *shakes head* c-calm down chitose...i-it's probably just a rat or something! haha! *Whistle* asahina: O_O;;;;;; *picks up her pace* ???: "--used to know..." asahina: *walking faster until she is almost running* *A match is struck* asahina: *turns* S-SHOW YOURSELF!! -nothing- asahina:.... *keeps going* ???: "Glowing dim..." asahina: h-he-hell-hellooooo? QuQ;;; *A face appears under a lit match* asahina: *SCREAMS and makes a run for it* *POW* asahina: *faceplanted onto the floor* o-ow... *trying to crawl away* *Ankle grab* asahina: *trying to pull away* *Something pricks the back of her neck* asahina: !!!! ah.... *slowly losing conscious...she looks up at the face of her attacker* FD: "..." *softly singing* “Once…upon…a December…” asahina:....*collapses* FD: *picks her up* -elsewhere- Kunikida: *sneezes* naomi: jeez, coming down with something? Kunikida: *summons a tissue from his book* "I'm sure I will be fine..." -elsewhere- Gopher: *face down on the floor* -elsewhere- Hyde: *atop a stage* tsugumi: *observing* licht: *playing a tune on the piano* -_-; Hyde: *dramatic pose* "Sweet love, renew thy force!" tsugumi: *glances at anya*... anya? Anya: Q\\\Q Hyde: "Be it not said thy edge should blunter be than appetite, which but today by feeding is allay'd!" yana: ....*casually nomming on chips* Anya: *hand reaching to the stage...* Hyde: "Tomorrow sharpen'd in his former might--" *A crash is heard* Hyde: "?!!" tamaki: *SCREAMING* GET ME DOWN FROM HERE!!! Arthur: "Hang on! I'll help!" Hyde: "???" licht: *twitch* Hyde: *looking up* "...Is that a cat?" tamaki: TT~TT *she's caught in the ropes....in a rather interesting position* Arthur: o\\\o "I-I could cut you down!" Hyde: "Jeez..." Anya: O___O "How mortifying..." yana: jeez, that looks like it sucks.....*sips soda* Arthur: *prepares his sword* "Just don't move..." tsugumi: !!! there's someone up there on the rafters!! Arthur: "???" *looks* atsushi:... *JAWDROP* DAZAI GET DOWN FROM THERE!! Dazai: "I will! I just need to get the rope on first--" licht: *grabs hyde and throws him at dazai* Hyde: "Whyyyyyyy meeeeeee?!" Dazai: "???" *SMACK* tamaki: D8> -BOOOOM- tamaki: ororororororo @~@ Dazai: X___X *falls back* Hyde: Q~Q "St-Stupid Licht..." Anya: *covers her mouth* "Oh no..." licht: i put an end to these shenanigans because.... *pose* i am an angel. tamaki:...TT~TT Arthur: *still standing* "...Um...What now?" yana: *smirk* Hyde: *removes his shoe--and throws it at Arthur's head* -elsewhere- Giriko: "And that's how I got this scar!" kirika: kickass. Giriko: "And the lesson I learned was this: don't get into fistfights with gibbons." -elsewhere- atsushi: i am so sorry about this, ma'am. *on his knees, hands clasped and apologizing* Yumi: "Just _what_ was this...person doing here?" atsushi: it's...uh... a long story. *sweatdrop* Dazai: *hanging upside down* "Investigating!" atsushi: ?? Yumi: "..." *eyebrow raised* Dazai: "I just can smell a problem here in this very school! That, or my protege here--" *lifts Atsushi's arm* "--forgot his deodorant!" atsushi: d-DAD-DAZAI!! Dazai: "Tell me about your new students..." Yumi: "That information is classified." Dazai: *pouts, turns to Atsushi* atsushi: *sweatdrop* Yumi: "Atsushi, who is this?" atsushi: well.... -elsewhere- ???: "Wake up." asahina: mmmn...?? *eyes fluttering open*... mmh... mphhgh?!?! *her mouth is gagged and her arms and legs are tied* FD: "Nurse...Ready?" zoey: of course.... *she has a needle out* asahina: !!!! *muffled screams and trying to back away* FD: "Administer the solution." zoey: of course... *grabs asahina by the arm and injects her* asahina: !!! *wince* FD: "That is poison." asahina: !!! FD: "You will die in three days." asahina: !!!! *tears falling* n-no.. FD: "Unless..." asahina: ?? w-what? what is it? FD: "I have the antidote..." asahina: p-please i-i-i dont want to die! FD: "Then you will do as I ask." asahina: w-what is it you want? FD: "We want...information." asahina: w-what kind of information? FD: "The names of all ability users in the city.' asahina: ?? FD: "You have that information." asahina: w-what makes you so sure? zoey: *examining an ID card; Chitose Asahina. Death City Council Department of Ability Users* FD: *smile* asahina:...*wincing as the poison is beginning to slowly eat away at her* FD: "Now, what will it be?" asahina:....ok...i'll help you... FD: "Good...I suggest you hurry." -elsewhere- Relan: D: "What did Tamaki do to you?!" shinra: *full footprint on his face*.....she slipped. clothes flew. i got the boot. -_-; Relan: "...That sounds really unrealistic. And stupid." shinra: why does she get mad at me?! iris: who knows. -elsewhere- Hibana: *humming* hanako: hi mom! Hibana: "?! Oh...sweetie." *smiles* "How are you?" hanako: good! *she has a flower crown* Hibana: QWQ "For me?" hanako: *hands her one* big sis mikami showed me how to make them. Hibana: "Thank you! That was very nice of Mikami. Did you thank her?" hanako: *nods* -elsewhere- Burns: "Useless." dia: sir? Burns: "Slow response time." -elsewhere- Rin: "..." madoka: *climbing onto the roof* up here again? ^^ Rin: "Feels...comfortable." madoka: ah. i brought bentos again. Rin: "Oh! That's--" *his stomach growls* ^^; "...Great." madoka: ^^ Rin: *sniffs* "So good...Thanks." *smooch* madoka: hehe~ Rin: *looks around* "It's not a bad view from here." madoka: it's pretty...*holds his hand* Rin: ^\\\^ *small squeeze* "Glad you're here." madoka: ^///^ -elsewhere- Mori: *asleep on the couch* {mama mori:.....*stepping into mori's room*..... *standing over his bed, staring*....*tears falling*} {Mori: *turns over* "Hmm?"} {mama mori:....it's ok rintarou....i wont....let you become like your father.....*tears falling as she wraps her hands around his throat, gripping tightly*} {Mori: "Mama? What are you--"} {mama mori: *her grip is getting tighter around his throat* .....} {Mori: *choking, his hands along hers* "M-Ma--!" {-slice-} {mama mori: !!! *coughing as her throat is slit open with a scalpel, blood splashing and causing her to let go and collapse, twitching on the ground*} {Mori: *his mother's blood on his face* "Wh-Wh-..."} {ougai sr:...*hugs him* it's ok rintarou....you're safe now...she cant...hurt you anymore...} {Mori: *frozen...he can't move*} {ougai sr: *pets his head* it's ok...} {Mori: "..." *cries} {ougai sr: you're safe now son....*smiles* tomorrow, everything will be better....i have so much to teach you...} {Mori: *can't talk*} -the phone rings- Mori: *wakes up* *looks around* "..." *picks up the phone* "Yes?" -elsewhere- Yohei: "Here comes the airplane! Vroom!" toru: ^o^ Yohei: "Yum yum!" toru: ^u^ chie: ^^ Yohei: "Eat up! You're a growing boy..." -elsewhere- Anya: "That was an...interesting performance, Licht." licht: sorry about the shit rat and the weird trench coat man. Anya: "It was still entertaining, before those interruptions." *smile* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "It'll be getting colder." kirei: *nods* Benimaru: "...Maybe I'll knit." kirei:..*small smile* Benimaru: "..." -\\\- *cheek scratch* "...Need a scarf?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: *zipping up his bookbag* girl:....um...ozaki? Chuuya: "What?" girl: if you arent busy after school, did you want to go to deathbucks together? Chuuya: "...Sorry. I can't." girl: oh...maybe some other time then? Chuuya: "Yeah, whatever..." girl: ok! see you around! *walks away* Chuuya: "..." ("Will I ever...?") yana: ... Chuuya: *takes his bookbag and walks* ("Will I ever...get over this?") -elsewhere- lana: i'm home. Mr. Shephard: "Welcome back!" lana: ^^; how was everything while i was at work? Mr. Shephard: "Oh, alright. I got the mail, did some vacuuming, put out some crumbs for the raven--" lana: eh? o.o Mr. Shephard: "Yeah, wildest thing--that bird's been there all day." lenore: ... lana:...um... ._.; lenore: *there is a letter attached to the scarf addressed to lana* lana: oh... *takes the letter* lenore: *squaks and flies off* Mr. Shephard: "Aw, the bird flew away..." lana: *reading the letter* Poe’s letter: "Dearest Lana--Hello!" lana: *smiles and reads* Poe’s letter: "As I proceed with the tasks ahead of me, what guides me through the day, and motivates me to persist, is the moment when I can again see your face." lana: *small blush and smiles* Poe’s letter: "I trust all is well and look forward to your response. Therefore, I will keep this letter brief, except to tell you one more thing..." lana: ?? Poe’s letter: "My affection for you is strong." lana:... *smiles* -seems some stuff had been scribbled out before that- --You are like the most beautiful black rose-- --You are as radiant as a dying star-- --I really like you— ---I love you--- lana: ^^ -elsewhere- karl: *nom nom* Poe: OWO;;; *offering another grape* "I made a mistake, didn't I? She hates me now. I just know it." karl: ^^ *nom* Poe: "M-Maybe I can get back the letter before she reads..." -the phone rings- Poe: "Eek!" *answers* "H-Hello?" lana: hey edgar. i got your letter. Poe: OWO;;;; "L-Let-ter? O-Oh?" lana: yeah. im amazed you trained a bird to deliver it. Poe: OWO;;;;;;; "Ha ha ha! Yes! Trained! Ha!" lana: hehe...well, the letter was really sweet. thanks. Poe: "Oh! You...liked it?" lana: yeah. it really made my day a bit better. Poe: "...I am glad. How was your day?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *knocks on door, holding a plate* "Tamaki? I...brought you dessert?" tamaki: *creaks open the door* TT3TT Arthur: *it's a cupcake with candy cat ears* "...I'm sorry." tamaki: *sniff* thank you... TT3TT Arthur: *hands her the plate* "..." tamaki:...*sigh* i really hate having the shitty luck i have... Arthur: "...Maybe...you just need some good luck..." tamaki: i wish... Arthur: "...I have something that brings me good luck." tamaki: really? Arthur: *pulls from his pocket...a horseshoe* tamaki:...*small smile* Arthur: *kisses the horsehoe, before handing it to her* tamaki:... .///. t-thank yo- *trips and....* -smooch- tamaki: o//////////o Arthur: .\\\. *falls back* tamaki: w-woah! *she lands on top of him* O///////////O Arthur: o\\\o "L-Let me help you up--" *lifts his head up--his chest pressing against hers* tamaki: .///////. shinra: get a room. tamaki: FUCK OFF! DX< -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- atsushi: we're back! Kyoka: *waves* Kunikida: *points to folder* atsushi: *examining* *Picture of a street magician* atsushi: oh? Kunikida: "Reports of some magician harassing people at Death Square." atsushi: *nods* we'll look into it. Kunikida: "See that you do." *hands him mail* atsushi: *looking through the mail* *To Tabby* atsushi: *looks at the note* *Inside is a coupon for a free drink* atsushi:...*smiles and puts it into his pocket* *A letter from...rehab* atsushi: oh boy. *opens it* " 'Dear annoying detective boy...'" atsushi: well this isnt off to a good start. Letter: "I'm finally out of rehab--and the one responsible for that is you." atsushi: *keeps going, nervous sweating* Letter: "Because after rehab, I signed, like, totes five contracts for a book, a TV show, and a freaking lecture circuit. I got money!" atsushi: hmm. Letter: "So thanks for outing me--now I got more bucks for even better drugs!" atsushi:....*FACEPALM* *Attached is a signed photograph* atsushi:.... *awkward glance* *She's blowing a kiss* atsushi:... 7-7;; Dazai: "At least you can sell the signed photo online." -elsewhere- asahina:... *in the records room* ....... *hands trembling* *Footsteps* asahina: !!! *hides* Custodian: *turns on the lights, walks to the trash can under the desk* asahina:....*still hidden* Custodian: *empties the can, walks to the door...* asahina:....*waits for them to leave*......*after they've left, she goes to the computer and plugs in a USB drive*... *Files appear on the computer* asahina:....*makes a copy of the file 'ability_users_in_D_City' and transfers it to the USB drive* 41%...42%... asahina:...*muffled cough* ..... 64%... asahina:..... ...99% *DING* asahina:..... *unplugs the USB drive and turns the computer off*.......*exits* *No one in the hallway* asahina:....*cough cough*.....*exits* *Cameras around the area seem to be focused on her* asahina:....*light trembling* *She arrives at the location she was directed to go, before heading underground* asahina:....*coughs* *She proceeds down steps* asahina:..... *walking to a door....opening it* FD: "Welcome." asahina:...*she hands him the USB drive* FD: *smiles* asahina:...y-ou'll....give me the antidote now...right? FD: *takes the USB...and walks away* asahina: h-hey! w-what about the antidote?! FD: "I lied." asahina: !!! *falls to her knees, tears falling* n-no... FD: *hums, as he opens a door to depart* asahina: p-please! t-there has to be something you can do! FD: "There is..." asahina: r-really? FD: *rests a finger on her forehead* asahina: eh?..w-what- FD: "Death." asahina: ah- -flick- asahina: !!!! *coughs blood as she collapses, twitching before finally dying* FD: "..." -no reply- FD: "Messy." zoey:....shall i....dispose of her? FD: "Please." -elsewhere- Yumi: "Damn it..." lord death: *hug* i know it's a day early but....*kiss on the cheek* happy birthday. Yumi: =\\\= "...Thank you. I prefer things on the day when they are to occur..." -elsewhere- Relan: *texting* [commander hibana treating you well?] mikami: [yeah. her daughter is so sweet. ^^] Relan: [d'aw. that's good] -morning- hirotsu: *on phone*...yes....i see....very well...*hangs up* seems there's been some trouble down in one of our warehouses. Mori: "Send an investigation team." hirotsu: understood. -at the warehouse- -a man in coke bottle glasses is waiting- coke bottle: hmmm....i hope mr akutagawa gets here soon. Akutagawa: *appears behind him* coke bottle: YEEP! ah! mr akutagawa! good morning! Akutagawa: "Hello. What has occurred?" coke bottle: well, we found something in a steel drum that was left here in the warehouse...its...god damn..its.... Akutagawa: "It's what?" -a mafioso looks inside the steel drum...and promptly vomits- Akutagawa: "???" *looks* "...Oh." -inside, asahina's mutilated corpse remains- Akutagawa: "Have you identified the remains?" coke bottle: we've been working on that as we speak. Akutagawa: "...A threat to the Mafia? A warning?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: *walking to school* atsushi:.....>->;;; Chuuya: "??? Tiger Boy?" atsushi: !!! um....hey....chuuuyaaaa? ^^;;;; Chuuya: -_-;;; "I'm under an alias, guy." atsushi: a-ah! right! uh...ozaki? was it? Chuuya: "Yeah...Off to school too, huh?" atsushi: yeah, where else? Chuuya: -_-# "I'm just making conversation..." atsushi:....sooooo.....what do you like doing OwO;;; Chuuya: "Drinking wine." atsushi: ah...what else? Chuuya: "Dancing." atsushi: oh, neat. *smiles* Chuuya: "What do you do?" atsushi: me? well....hmmmm.. that's a good question... Chuuya: "Must be something you do--besides babysitting Dazai." atsushi: hmmm... maybe i could check out a club at school? but kunikida would probably kill me. Chuuya: "What, he doesn't like you in clubs?" atsushi: well, i think he wants me to focus on my studies and on agency work. Chuuya: "Admirable." atsushi: t-thanks. ^^ Chuuya: "...Well, here we are." atsushi: ah...you know...i dont think you're that bad a guy, chuu-er, ozaki. Chuuya: -\\\- *grunts, walks ahead into school* atsushi: ..... -in class- Hyde: *snoring* marie: it was then that-....mr kranz? Hyde: *muttering in his sleep* "Kumquats..." marie: mr kranz?... Hyde: *sleep-talking* "Get the biggest one you can find..." licht: hey shit rat, get up. *KICKS HIM INTO THE CEILING* Hyde: D: O_____O *crash* "...Ow..." marie: o_o; Hyde: *falls back down* -elsewhere- Sid: *handing back graded tests, returning them to Tamaki and Arthur* "Tamaki, good work." *She got a 94/100* tamaki:... TTuTT yes! Arthur: *smiles* "Lucky horseshoe..." *then he looks at his grade: 12/100* "?!!!" Sid: "You answered 'I am a knight' to each question." Arthur: "But that is an accurate statement." Sid: "Even on the true/false questions!" shinra: -_-; Arthur: "Is it not true I am a knight?!" -elsewhere- Black Star: *whistling* soul: hey. *waves* whats up? Black Star: "Yo! Doing alright. How's work been?" soul: pretty good. still havent found any rogues...so close, but so far... Black Star: "Wish I could help, but similar problem...Long road to Death Scythe-dom." soul: yeah... -elsewhere- Benimaru: *doing squats* "Quicken your pace, soldiers." -elsewhere- Meme: *eating lunch* *sighs* tsugumi: doing better? Meme: "Hmm? Oh, yes. Just getting used to school again, I guess." tsugumi: ah. Meme: "Make-up work shouldn't be too hard. Thanks for collecting it!" tsugumi: no problem ^^ Meme: "Anything surprising happen while I was out?" -elsewhere- Kid: *filing papers* liz: hard at work? Kid: *smiles* "Always. What time is it?" -elsewhere- higuchi: *walking through the halls* Mori: "Good day." higuchi:.....likewise... Mori: "Tell me, how is progress going on investigations?" higuchi: seems the person we found was a government official. Mori: "Do any authorities know about this?" higuchi: no, but it wont be long... Mori: "Have you moved the remains elsewhere?" higuchi: they're in the morgue. Mori: "Any idea how this person was killed?" higuchi: besides being mutilated? Mori: *smirks* "You really think that's what killed them? How would the murderer get the victim to stay still so long?" higuchi:....what do you mean? Mori: "If I could mutilate a corpse, I wouldn't stop until there was nothing left of the corpse. ...That is, _if_ I was the murderer." higuchi: ...... Mori: "Perhaps I should examine the remains as well..." higuchi:....... Mori: "While I do so, take care of this." *hands her a slip of paper with an address* higuchi: ?? Mori: "They'll know some poisons that may be relevant..." higuchi:....right. (thinking: poisons?...) -elsewhere- Dazai: *making paper dolls* ranpo: looks like it's gonna rain later. *he has rain boots on* Dazai: "...Oh, that's just adorable." ranpo: ^u^ yosano: ^^; (thinking: its hard to believe he's 26...) Dazai: "Let me guess--you're umbrella has little kittens on it?" ranpo: what do you think i am, a child?... it's ducks. Dazai: *slapping his hands on his cheeks* "So cute~!" naomi: OwO -elsewhere- Victor: *covered in dirt, holding a shovel* iris: O_O; Victor: "I was looking at the tunnels and thought I would make my own to give us a back-up route out of the tunnels!" iris: i guess that makes sense, b-but please dont destroy the garden Q.Q Victor: "Oh, don't worry! I dug the tunnel under the training field--" *A loud scream is heard--then a thud* Victor: OWO;;; tamaki: #%&^*^I&#&* iris: *covering her mouth* !!!!! Arthur: "Someone bring rope! Tamaki fell into a dragon's tunnel!" -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Look at Emine's test score!" Emine: >_< "Give that back! Or I'll put fleas in your bed!" -elsewhere- Iida: "Almost ready..." ochako: the sports festival is gonna be so awesome! Izuku: "Yeah! I can't wait for--" Bakugo: "IT FEELS LIKE IT HAS BEEN YEARS WAITING FOR THIS SHIT TO START!" ochako: o.o; Iida: "...Maybe take your medicine." -elsewhere- Monoma: *shaking* kinoko: O.O; Monoma: "I will win these games...then Itsuka will be mine!" -face palms from several students- Monoma: "And now for my afternoon energy drink! I made it myself!" *holds up a glass of...egg, whey and...fish?* -elsewhere- Giriko: *napping* arachne:...*small kiss on the cheek* anna: ^^ Giriko: *wakes up* "H-Huh? Wha--?" *sees Anna and Arachne* "Oh...Hey, ladies." *smiles* arachne: tired? Giriko: "Yeah..." *stretches* "Late shift..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: *nom nom nom nom nom* -elsewhere- justin: *finishing up after a sermon* oriko: zzzz... *napping in one of the pews* Fujimoto: *knock knock* justin: hmm? ah, father fujimoto, what a pleasent surprise. *small smile* Fujimoto: "Hello, Justin. Thought I'd stop by during my walk." kyouko: *waves* justin: *nods* did you need something to drink? Fujimoto: "That'd be great!" -elsewhere- Hyde: "I DIDN'T DO IT!" kranz: ?? Hyde: "I mean--What up?" *poses--then a faucet is heard snapping off* kranz: O_O;;; julian: *SCREAM* *Water sprays out from behind him* Hyde: owo; "...I should've fixed that plumbing..." -elsewhere- lana: *walking home* Poe: "H-H-Hell-Hello..." lana: hmm? oh, hey edgar. *smiles* Poe: owo "...Hi. How are you?" lana: good. you? Poe: "Better. Now." lana: ah. ^^ Poe: "...How was work?" lana: doing a lot better. that-...he hasnt been around.... Poe: "..." *pat pat* lana:...thanks, edgar. *smiles softly* Poe: "You're w-w-welcome...Um...Heading home?" lana: yeah. -the small rumble of thunder is heard- lana: *pulls her umbrella out* Poe: *looks up--and is hit by a raindrop* "!!" lana: *she opens her umbrella and offers it to him* want me to walk you home? Poe: "...Certainly." lana: *smiles as she walks home with him, holding his hand* karl: 7w7 Poe: *small happy shiver* .w. -soon, they arrive at his home- Poe: "Th-Thank you, Lana..." lana: any time. *smiles* Poe: "...Well, this is me..." lana: ok. have a nice night. Poe: "...I..." lana: hmm? Poe: "...would like...to..." lana: like to what? Poe: "...kiss..." lana: *small blush as she kisses him on the cheek* Poe: o\\\o "...Thank you." lana: ... *smiles and waves* Poe: owo *waves* "Good night." lana: *heading home* karl: ^o^ Poe: *pets Karl, smiles* karl: =w= Poe: "I-I think that was p-progress..." -elsewhere- Relan: *cuddle* shinra: u///w///u Relan: "I'm so happy here..." shinra: i am too. *rubs his back* Relan: ^\\\^ *kiss on the cheek* shinra: ^^ iris: *smiles* Relan: "Iris..." *kiss on her cheek* iris: >///< shinra: *hug* >///u///< Relan: *hugs them both* -elsewhere- Kid: *lies down* stocking: mmm~<3 Kid: *hugs her* "Glad to see you..." stocking: same here~<3 *kiss* Kid: "Hmm..." *strokes her back* "How was your day?" stocking: good. and you~ *walking her fingers up his chest before booping his nose* Kid: >\\\< "Too cute..." stocking: yes. yes you are. *smooch* Kid: "Mmm..." *smooch* -in the mafia morgue- Mori: "Hmm..." -asahina's mutilated corpse lays on a table- Mori: "Any parts missing?" medic: kidneys, gallbladder, lungs, pancreas are all gone. everything else is intact... Mori: "Hmm...Odd to retain those. Perhaps they could be valuable to sell, or for medical examination." medic: maybe.... Mori: "Name? Blood type? Anything unusual?" medic: well, we've found out she had been poisoned. she also died sometime before the mutilation took place. Mori: "So, the poison killed her?" medic: most likely. Mori: *looks at the victim's head* "Hmm..." -asahina's eyes are still intact, with dried tears mixed with blood from the wounds. her expression is one of shock- Mori: "Would you look like this if it was just poison?" medic: ?? sir? Mori: *touches part of her remaining head* "I think...the attack was here. From...inside?" medic: ?? like some kind of brain aneurysm? Mori: "Yes...That's it." medic: sir? Mori: "An ability user." medic: an ability user did this? Mori: "Just a feeling I have..." medic: ... -elsewhere- Sakuya: *rubbing his ankle* naho: zzzz... Sakuya: "..." ("I probably just need sleep...") *takes off his socks...lies next to her* naho:..... =w= Sakuya: "..." *hugs her gently* naho: *nuzzle* Sakuya: *closes his eyes, holds her* -at the dorms- Anya: "Zzz..." Meme: *reading* -elsewhere- Kyoka: *sipping tea* atsushi: *doing homework* Kyoka: "How much more you have?" atsushi: just a bit. Kyoka: "Well, you'll need sleep soon." atsushi: *nods* -thump- Kyoka: "???" atsushi: .... !!! *runs over to dazai's apartment, fearing the worst* DAZAI ARE YOU-..... o_____________________o;;;; kirako: O///-///O;;;; Dazai: o\\\w\\\o "...Howdy." atsushi:.................*slowly closes the door.......and promptly faints* Kyoka: *follows Atsushi, up to his collapsed body* "...Blood sugar?" Dazai: *looks at Kirako* "...So, I'm the one who forgot to lock?" atsushi: dont....open it.....save....yourself.... Kyoka: "..." *takes him by the arm--and drags him away* "Okay." odasaku:...huh. Kyoka: *has dragged him back to the apartment* -elsewhere- Arthur: *pouts* -morning- atsushi: nnngh....huh?...kyouka? Kyoka: "Oh, good, you are awake." atsushi: ugh...my head hurts....what happened? i remember hearing a thud, but then im here? Kyoka: "You told me not to open the door to Dazai's apartment." atsushi: ..... ._____________. ....i think....i feel sick..... Kyoka: "...How bad was it?" atsushi:....good news is he isnt dead... Kyoka: "What's the bad news?" atsushi:....i saw too much.....um....you see kyouka....when two people- Kyoka: "Dazai was having sex with Kirako." atsushi: D8.... *KO* Kyoka: "...You still have school." atsushi:.... TT_TT cant unsee... Kyoka: "You have seen nothing." atsushi:.......i saw a glimpse...... ./////.;;;; Kyoka: "Was it missionary, doggie style, an--" atsushi: D8 DO I NEED TO WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT YOUNG LADY?! Kyoka: *holds up a taser* -elsewhere- Dazai: TTWTT kirako: ^^; Dazai: "Sorry about last night." kirako: i-it's fine, really. ^^; Dazai: "...Think we should talk with Atsushi together?" kirako: if it helps... Dazai: "I do--kind of owe it to him after what he saw." -and so- Dazai: *sets out cups of tea* atsushi: i am so, so sorry for last night! *on his hands and knees, bowing for forgiveness* Dazai: "..." *eye glint* "Maybe you need to do something to earn our forgiveness--" -DOUBLE CHOP- Dazai: >__< Kyoka: -_-; "No." -elsewhere- Victor: *asleep...his head exposed above the ground...because someone buried him up to his chin in the backyard* "Zzz..." karin: 7w7 success... Arthur: "I brought the lawnmower..." Vulcan: "?!" nozomi: D8 DR ITOU NO! -elsewhere- Kid: *snore* stocking: zzzzz... Kid: *hugs Stocking* stocking: =u= Kid: *smooch* stocking: hehe~ Kid: "Morning..." -elsewhere- Belkia: =____= *dragging himself to the front door to get the newspaper* tsubaki: !!! what happened?? Belkia: "Huh? I guess I slept funny and--" O___O *sees headline: "Magician strikes again"* otogiri: *pops up behind belkia like a freaking weeping angel* belkia. what. did. you. do? Belkia: o_____O "I-I don't remember anything! I swear, I was asleep the entire time last night!" tsubaki: *examines the newspaper* Newspaper: "Four police officers are hospitalized after being attacked by 'the Magician' in his latest jewel robbery." otogiri: ......*gives belkia a cold glare* Belkia: o________o "Do I look like a jewel thief?! What would I need them for--" *raises his arms--and a jewelry box falls out of his sleeve* o________________o otogiri:.....*dark aura of murder* Belkia: "I ORDERED THIS ONLINE! I HAVE A RECEIPT! I HAVE A RECEEEEEEEEEEEEIPT!" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "You'll have some training this weekend, so rest up because you'll start at 6 AM Saturday." shinra: understood Vulcan: "I got some great death traps ready for your training." tamaki: w-wait what? Vulcan: "I mean 'Fluffy Kitten Hugs and Rainbows Tests.'" Arthur: *sigh of relief* "Oh, thank goodness. I thought you said 'Death Traps.'" tamaki: -_-; Victor: "I'm sure you'll all be fine." *he has lawn mower scars along his face* nozomi: EEEK! -elsewhere- Gopher: "???" kirika: *kicking rocks as she's walking along* Gopher: "Distracted?" kirika: eh, just bored, i guess. Gopher: "Well, did you want to do more training?" -elsewhere- Meme: *catches the ball* tsugumi: nice catch! Meme: ^^ "Thanks! I'm sending it back..." *gets ready to throw* -elsewhere- rowena: *putting her letter in the mailbox* ^^ Poe: "Oh, mailing something?" rowena: just sending a letter to mother and father. Poe: owo;;; "...What did you say?" rowena: just letting them know how we're doing here. Poe: "Oh...H-How am I doing?" rowena: i think you're doing well. a lot better than you had been... Poe: QWQ "..." *sniff* rowena: b-brother? are you ok? Poe: *nod nod* "Just...’feels’...as the locals put it…" rowena:...*chuckle* Poe: "..." *hug* rowena: *hug* ^^ Poe: *pat pat* -elsewhere- Assi: *upside down...and asleep* mono:.....*sigh* *drags him to his room* Assi: *snore* "M-...M-..." mono: ..... (thinking: without those stupid a-frames.....he's....kinda cute....) *shakes head* >3< Assi: "Mon..." mono: ?? >////>; Assi: "Mono...Mono...Monopoly." mono:.... *FACEPLANT INTO THE FLOOR* Assi: *wakes up* "Gah!" *looks around* "Oh, Mono. What's up?" -elsewhere- Asura: *shivers* mikan: *hug* Asura: *clutches her* mikan: *hums* Asura: "Aaaaah..." mikan: *small smile and petting his head* Asura: ^\\\^ heibito: *clinging to his leg* >.< Asura: "???" *lowers a scarf to pick up Heibito* heibito: ^o^ Asura: *forehead kiss* heibito: ^^ Asura: *hands Heibito to Mikan* mikan: hello sweetie. heibito: ma! ma! Asura: ^^ -elsewhere- Mephisto: "May I bring you anything else, my dear?" felisia: some tea would be nice. ^^; maid: -_-; (thinking: she's pregnant, she doesnt have a broken leg -_-; ) Mephisto: "Coming up~" *snaps his fingers* -tea cart summoned!- Mephisto: *offers a cup of tea* -elsewhere- Shima: O~O unagi: .... Shima: "So...do you like soda?" unagi:....<is what so?> Shima: "!!!" <Do you like soda?> unagi:....<i've...never had any> Shima: <Oh, it's really sweet! Want to try?> unagi:....<will i...get sick?> Shima: <I don't think so? I mean, if you aren't used to sweet things...Maybe a sip?> unagi:.... *tiny sip* >,< <t-tingly!> Shima: <That's the carbonation--little bubbles...> *sip* -elsewhere- Kyoka: *sets a bottle of soda in front of Atsushi--labeled "Brain Bleach"* atsushi:... TTuTT the offer is appreciated... odasaku: what have we learned? atsushi: always remember to knock. Kyoka: "Yes, you should." *sips her soda* atsushi: im just glad they werent too mad. Kyoka: *nods* "I think they had other things on their mind." atsushi: =////=;;; Kyoka: "I take it that was your introduction to sex education." atsushi:.... ./////. i've.....read books....scarred for life. Kyoka: "??? What kind of books were you given?" atsushi: well, the orphanage i lived in had a library, so i often spent my time there...i stumbled upon one book and....well,.... 7-7;;;; Kyoka: "..." *pat pat* -elsewhere- Wes: *asleep at piano* liz:...*small smile as she lifts him up and helps him to bed* Wes: "Hmm..." *yawn* liz: hey there. Wes: *smiles* "Hey...I fell asleep." liz: *chuckle* Wes: *yawn* "This composition just took a lot out of me...Sorry." -elsewhere- Dazai: *staring up* -silence in the room- Dazai: *sighs...tugs at a bandage* -slight unraveling, revealing scars underneath- Dazai: "..." *traces a finger along one scar* {odasaku: *sigh* honestly, what am i gonna do with you? *bandaging cuts on dazai's wrist*} {Dazai: "...Let me die..."} {odasaku: ??..... *head pet* } {Dazai: "?!"} {odasaku: something's on your mind...did you want to talk about it?} {Dazai: "...Alone..."} {odasaku: hmm?} {Dazai: "I-I don't think I'll...I think I'll always be alone."} {odasaku:.....*sighs and pats his back* being a mafia executive at 16 isnt easy, is it? you're still so young yet...} {Dazai: *sniff* "I-I just feel awful..."} {odasaku:.........if you ever need someone to talk to, just let me know, ok?} {Dazai: *hug*} {odasaku: !!....*small hug and pats his back*} {Dazai: *sniffle*} {odasaku: if you need to cry, just let it out.} {Dazai: *shakes his head*} Dazai: "..." -knocks- Dazai: "...Yeah?" woman: have you seen my child? he's been missing for so long... *looking down, holding up a photo.....of Q* Dazai: "...Maybe I can help. I am a detective..." woman: do you know....where he might be? Dazai: "...I think it is best to discuss at my office. It's not far--" woman: please sir! i-if im away from him for another moment, i'll surely go insane! Dazai: "Okay...Just...Let's start with your child's name." woman: h-his name is kyusaku...h-he's such a sweet boy...im worried someone kidnapped him! h-he has...a dangerous ability.. Dazai: "An ability?" woman: y-yes...if he...gets hurt.....he inflicts...a curse....i dont want my baby to get hurt! Dazai: "When did you last see him?" woman: h-he was....at the park with me....just a month ago... Dazai: ("Only a month ago?") "...We have been on the lookout for him." woman: y-you have?? Dazai: *nods* "We have spotted the child." woman: r-really?! Dazai: *his phone is in his hand, under a couch pillow, sending a text...* "He is with an organization that has taken him in..." woman: w-where is it?? Dazai: "With dangerous people...You shouldn't go alone..." woman: please, just tell me where he is! Dazai: "...The Mafia." woman:............i see....thank you.....*she walks away* Dazai: "Wait! You shouldn't go without some protection." -she's already gone- Dazai: "?!!!" *checks phone* -in an allyway, the woman has discarded the sunhat, coat, and glasses...- zoey: .... *Text on her phone* zoey: *examines it* FD: [Status?] zoey: [no new information. but the camera has been placed] FD: [Excellent] zoey: [shall i proceed with the next step, master fyodor?] FD: [Proceed] zoey:....*smiles* -elsewhere- Gin: "..." hirotsu: is something on your mind? Gin: "Just work. That is all. And you?" hirotsu: same as usual. Gin: "...Still troubled?" hirotsu: miss kouyou seems concerned about chuuya's mental wellbeing. Gin: "...He is still in mourning?" hirotsu:...*nods* seems miss kosaka's death has taken a heavy emotional toll on him. Gin: "...When did you last speak with him?" hirotsu: hmm... shall i speak with him then? Gin: "Yes." -and so- -knocks- hirotsu: chuuya?