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shhhlikeme · 4 years

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“Losty Aone” / “Losty Mountain Man🏔” Series:

🎉🎊 Special Birthday Outtake Part One 🎊🎉

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A/N: HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY to our mountain man! Everyone keeps saying how underrated the man is, well NOT ON THIS BLOG, NO MA’AM! WE CELEBRATE KINGS OVER HERE.

I tried to get to everyones prompts for this special collection so let’s go!! (There are two parts, but this can be read as a STAND ALONE fic).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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August 1st

One sunny summer day, you and your new boyfriend Aone were sitting on a patio having sushi for lunch in downtown Tokyo.

You scooted your chair closer to his and rested your head on your wrist, looking up at him quizzically.

Aone who was in the middle of chewing, slowed down as his heart picked up. The prettiest girl in the world was staring at him, and he knew you well enough to know that that look meant you were up to something. He swallowed hard and took a sip of his water.

“Yes? What is it?” He asked finally.

“Oh, just thinking about the fact that I don’t know when your birthday is.”

Aone tried not to roll his eyes. “Y/N....”

“Don’t Y/N me, Takanobu.”

Aone really did roll his eyes then. He didn’t know why you needed to know when his birthday was. He didn’t really like celebrating it because he isn’t a flashy guy, meaning only Kenji and now Kogenagawa would just go to the movies or something. His parents were divorced so he’d usually do something small twice with both or them too. His parents would usually gift him with a lot of money towards carpenter school so he was never in need of anything. Sure, in first and second year when Aone blew out his candles all he wished for was that you could maybe notice him, but look at him now. He didn’t want you to get him anything and stress when the best gift he’d ever and could ever receive is you being his.

brb crying

Aone shook his head. “I do not want to tell you. I feel like you’re going to do something extravagant.”

True. You pouted anyway.

“I won’t if you don’t want me to! We’re dating. You have to tell me. If you do, I’ll tell you mine.”

Aone flushed internally because you saying such a thing reminded him that he had to have that talk with you soon about the fact that he knew when your birthday was before you knew his name. Not only that, but tell you that he actually gifted you a cupcake last year on it, and wanted to gift you more than that. (but that’s for another outtake time).

“I’ll tell you on a later date then.” He tried reasoning fairly, but alas his spunky girlfriend was having none of that.

“No! You’re going to tell me now. You can’t deprive me of this, Aone,”

Aone continued to eat, picking up your favourite roll with his chopsticks and directing it towards your mouth for you to eat.

You frowned, crossing your arms.

You stared at your gorgeous white haired beauty of a man as he continued eating—your mind trying to figure out how you’d get the information out of him..... soon you got distracted because You were thinking about how sexy he looked in aviator sunglasses with the sun glowing his slightly tanned skin when suddenly, it hit you.

💡

How could you forget?! As you’re thinking about how sexy your boyfriend is and he’s trying not to look at you— you forgot that your boyfriend also finds you sexy, but unfortunately for most boys who have been crushing on a girl for years, the manner in which Aone found you sexy kind of made him literal putty for you.

😈

You decided to pull out the medium guns, taking a strand of your hair in your finger to twirl it.

“Pleaseee, baby?” You asked in your cutesy voice. You place a delicate hand on your boyfriend’s knee and fluttered your long eyelashes at him before he even looked at you.

Feeling your hand on his knee made his heart race like any time you touched him, so he turned to you. When his eyes met yours this poor baby dropped the sushi roll he was about to put in his mouth on his plate. One look at your begging-expression and this simp couldn’t even hold out for another second.

“August.” He admitted quickly, awestruck. You were just so hot.

You gasp. “THAT’S THIS MONTH, AONE! YOU WERE GOING TO LET ME MISS IT!” You growled. “Now tell me the day.”

Takanobu looked away, refusing to look at you as an act of defence, in case you used that sexy hair-twirling trump card again.

“No, Y/N.”

You smiled and decided not to twirl your hair but this time take advantage of the fact that he wasn’t looking at you. You leaned in closer to your boyfriend.

“Pretty please, my love?” You sing sweetly. Aone tried his best to keep it together because lord knows he was pre-programmed to give you anything you wanted, and he was actually doing a good job since he wasn’t looking at you.

“No.”

You leaned in immediately, pressing your soft lips to his cheek, pressing them into his stubble in a way that meant maybe this wasn’t just an innocent kiss. This was a kiss could either mean let’s hold hands or let’s fuck, and Aone knew it.

Like usual with your longer kisses, all the blood rushed from mountain man’s brain to his groin.

“13th.” He said almost automatically, no longer using the head above his shoulders but the one he wanted to stick inside your dripping cunt. “August 13th.” He clarified, wanting to please you by telling you, but also wanting to please you in more ways than one.

You jumped out of seduction-mode and squealed, pulling back and clapping.

“Yay! Thank you, baby!”

Aone’s heart soared at you calling him pet names. He remembers the jealous stares he always gets from other men and guys at school whenever you called him that, and it made him feel even better upon hearing it.

When Aone realized he’d been powerless to you using your sexiness to get what you wanted from him for the 5th time this week (second time today) he sighed.

“I do not like birthdays, Y/N. Just so you know.” he explains softly, praying that you won’t go all out.

You scooted your chair even closer to your boyfriend. Leaning in to tell him something in his ear. Knowing your bf wouldn’t admit to how much he loved when you did that—you whispered seductively,

“Oh, Aone, I promise you’ll love birthdays after I’m finished with yours....”

you made sure your lips grazed his ear the tiniest bit and that your voice was dripping with sex again.

Fuck, Aone hated that you knew what you did to him. With a blush, Takanobu reached out to grab a napkin quickly......... wiping the evidence of his nosebleed.

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August 7th - Day 2 out of 7 - Jealous Mountain Man @ The Miyagi Prefecture Summer Training Camp Hosted by Date Tech | Also Date Tech Cheer Team Training Clinic

You and your boyfriend Aone were ecstatic to be at training camp together!

Even though you barely got to see eachother because the cheerleaders were training outside and the volleyball players were in the gym, you had lunch together which meant you could run to your boyfriend and kiss him when you got to see him in the caf excitedly.

However, the boys’ volleyball coaches strictly prohibited any fraternizing outside of lunch time because the boys were always a bit too distracted by the hot cheerleaders.

That type of limitation just made you that much more jumpy to see your man—who was on cloud nine every time you gave him attention. He pointed you out to his friends from other schools like Hinata and Kyotani who were very nice to you (well as nice as mad dog gets).

“That cheerleader.....is your............. girlfriend.......?” Kageyama asked as his eyes followed you into the cafeteria. Let’s just say a lot of volleyball players eyes were following you.

Aone nodded. “Yes. I understand it’s hard to believe. I catch myself not believing it either, most days.” He spoke proudly, unknowingly straightening his shoulders and puffing out his chest. He was so proud to finally be able to call you his. He knew you were way out of his league and it just made his entire day when he was reminded that you chose him.

From where you were standing by the doors, you searched the full lunch tables and spotted your mountain man. You got on your tippy toes and waved at him, blowing him a kiss.

“She’s really good looking.” Kags finished, nodding at Aone with a slight blush.

Aone nodded back while returning your curt wave. “Extremely.” Your boyfriend added, getting excited because you’d soon come over to say hi like you always did at lunch.

“Yeah that’s Y/N! I met her yesterday, she’s really nice. She is like a 10/10 on the pretty scale and even her friends are pretty! Is the stunning taller one—the captain I think—that’s your girlfriend, right Futakuchi?”

Sitting beside Aone and across from the quick attack duo, Futakuchi choked on his food, coughing. Aone patted his back while trying to hide a smile.

“Not my girlfriend.”

Kags looked confused. “Really? She sure acts like it—“

“I said not my girlfriend.” He repeated, making them drop the subject.

Aone stopped patting Futakuchi’s back because he seemed healthy enough, but also because he saw you approaching some guy at the Wakutani South High’s table. Aone felt something weird in the pit of his stomach as he watched you chat enthusiastically to the one player from that school. Aone knew him as Takeru.

Aone’s heart sunk because you never spoke to strangers that happily, you barely noticed them.

“Y/N-chan knows Takeru Nakashima?” Hinata asked innocently, stuffing his face with food & watching you. Kenji and Kags looked over too.

Aone felt himself stop breathing when you leaned in to whisper in the captain’s ear, causing Nakashima to turn red all over.

Aone wanted to throw up.

“I wasn’t aware.” Mountain man responded, his shoulders stiff.

Now, Mountain Man trusted you, yes, that much is true. He could practically read you like a book. But he absolutely hated the way Takeru’s eyes lit up like a fucking Christmas tree when you approached, talking only to him as if you were on some sort of secret mission.

Sure, all the guys at this tournament checked all of the cheerleaders out—asking out Katana and Kusa almost 4 times a day—but Kenji made it pretty clear to everyone he spoke with to spread the word that Y/N is taken, so Takeru definitely knew.

Kenji has been through too much with y’all already lmao

That didn’t stop Takeru from admiring you though. And being absolutely flabbergasted that you randomly wanted to speak to him, of all people, today.

As he watched from so far away, Aone was reminded of how much he hated the feeling he got when seeing you happily give another guy who’s clearly interested in you your attention. It was a familiar feeling that he’d felt when you were seeing that baseball player last year, but the feeling was justly multiplied now, since Aone did have some level of claim on you now. He wasn’t just wishing he had a right to be jealous like he did back then—You were his girlfriend now. The best thing that’s ever happened to him.

“Maybe they know eachother from somewhere,” Kenji lightly elbowed his best friend on the arm. “You should ask her.”

“Hm.” Aone grunted, crawling back into his minimal communication shell that he always went in when he was hurt.

Kenji was concerned because Aone hadn’t gone back to that since that night at the bowling alley.

Still watching you, Aone saw you lean in to hug Takeru and then skip over to his table. To him.

“Hi baby!” You exclaim, happier than usual. Aone couldn’t help but frown because were you happier because you spoke to that other guy? Did Takeru increase your happiness?

“Hi,” said Aone kindly, opening his arms for a hug. If Takeru got one, then bby mountain man wanted one—too.

childish jealous bby. I luv

You walked straight into your boyfriend’s perfect embrace as you stood and he remained seated. You felt him hug you tighter than usual, pressing his ear to your chest and running a caring hand up and down your back with his big beefy hands. This wasn’t the usual hug he gave you in public at all, it was more like how he hugged you when you two were cuddling and watching a movie at his house.

Muddled, you raised your eyebrow at Kenji for a silent explanation and Kenji just shrugged, not willing to tell on his friend for being jealous. After 10 seconds, Aone still wouldn’t let you go, closing his eyes while he relished in the feel and angelic smell of you so close to him.

“Uhhh.......you okay, sweetie?” You asked him, raising your hands to gently play with the hair on the back of his head. Aone nodded into your chest again—too jealous to realize that his head was pressing on your pillowy tits that he drools over.

A lot of boys were very jealousssss seeing you two, wishing they were Aone right about now.

“Do you know him?” Aone asked, his eyes still closed as he felt like sleeping on your booby pillows.

“Who?” You asked, lost as usual.

Kenji groaned. “Who do you think? Nakashima. Do you know him?”

“Ohhhhh!” You laughed. “No. I just met him right now. I wanted to uh....say hi.”

Aone’s frown deepened. He had no issue when you always spoke to your male friends at school, but even so, they always sought you out friendly. You basically never went up to anyone but the cheerleaders. Takeru is getting special treatment.... because Why didn’t you want to do that to him during the two years he day dreamed about you? - pondered mountain man.

“Want to go on a walk with me, Aone baby?” You asked Aone, not clueing in that he felt any type of way at all. “Some of the girls are getting ice cream just up the road. I want you to come.”

Aone nodded quickly, but he didn’t make any motion to leave this comfortable boob-hug yet.

“You just gonna hug me until Katana is ready to go?” You giggled.

Baby nodded.

“Okay.” You respond with a smile, continuing to run your hand through his short hair soothingly the way he likes. You just begin chatting to Hinata.

Aone felt reassured by your loving actions in front of the whole camp, but unfortunately..... that reassurance was short lived.

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August 9th - Day 4 out of 7 of Training Camp

Throughout the camp, Aone watched everyday as you made what you did the other day a routine. You’d come into the caf with the other pretty cheerleaders, looking the prettiest, wave at your boyfriend, walk over to talk to Takeru Nakashima: sometimes bringing him out in the hall for something, then come back to kiss and greet your wonderful boyfriend.

Kenji, Kogenagawa, and especially Aone didn’t fucking like it.

“Want me to teach Takeru a lesson about boundaries?” Kogenagawa asked Aone at lunch a couple days later, cracking his knuckles like he would actually do something (he’d be too scared looool). Aone shook his head firmly. “No,” he answered, feeling hurt watching you smile brightly at something Nakashima said.

Kenji said his piece, “It’s Y/N that keeps approaching him, big boned setter. It’s not like Takeru really does it back, plus, I reminded him that that’s my best friend’s girl during outside hitter drills yesterday. He was really understanding, he seems like a really good kid.”

Kogenagawa nodded. “Great. I definitely don’t think Y/N is doing it on purpose though, she used to be way more flirty with that baseball guy or with Aone-senpai—but I just wish Takeru didn’t always look like Christmas came early whenever Y/N comes around.”

Kenji nodded. “That’s true. I may not know why Y/N wants to talk to him so badly, but I definitely know that Takeru is loving every second of it. He wouldn’t do anything because I’ve learned he’s a pretty stand-up guy, but man..... no offence Aone but Y/N needs to understand how fuck-hot she is. And that some guys will like her enthusiastic cheerleader personality a bit too much.”

Aone’s heart dropped as he listened to his honest friends. “I do not blame Nakashima....” Aone started, feeling his blood start to boil a bit because Takeru couldn’t help but stare at your fine ass in tight practice shorts when you walked away from him and toward Aone. Aone growled deep within his chest territorially.

As if he heard the growl but more likely probably just feeling menacing eyes on him, Takeru’s eyes flicked to Aone’s. Startled by how angry and scary Aone looked because he caught Nakashima staring at his girlfriend, Nakashima quickly diverted his eyes. Looking anywhere else but at Y/N for the duration of the day.

“I don’t blame Nakashima...” Aone continued his thought. “....I had and still have the same feelings for Y/N as she is very desirable. And besides, surely I don’t blame Y/N either. It’s not her fault she is attractive. A man’s actions toward an attractive woman is NEVER the woman’s fault. (A/N: KING!) And she is only talking to him, I shouldn’t be so envious.”

Kogenagawa nodded again. “That’s the spirit, Aone-senpai.”

“Easier said than done,” Kenji muttered before taking some gulps of his sports drink, knowing his best friend better than anyone else.

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August 11th - Day 6 out of 7 of Training Camp

As previously mentioned, your boyfriend trusted you, but he also knew that you were absolutely lost when it came to knowing when a guy has a crush on you (how in the world do you know that Aone? Hahahaha) and it was pretty damn obvious that Takeru Nakashima was falling fast and hard. Pissed and annoyed, Aone watched you go chat with him day after day and then come over like nothing happened. It was obvious you didn’t like the kid in a romantic way, but Aone still wanted to know why you wanted to talk to him so much and why you even gave him the time of the day that Aone so desperately wanted from you before you noticed him. Maybe he was a little bitter and a lot jealous of Takeru’s ability to get your attention.

Takanobu wanted all your attention on him. Without knowing it, this big baby slowly got more and more clingy and pouty to his beautiful girlfriend.

When he was walking down a hall with you and Takeru happened to turn down the same hall with his team, Aone would pull you in close to his side and basically shield you from his view.

When you two would say bye after lunch and Aone noticed Nakashima was watching, he’d lean down to kiss you maybe a bit more passionately than usual (not that you were complaining, your boyfriend’s passionate kisses made your knees weak)....

Aone even somehow convinced you to wear his Date Tech jacket during lunch, because according to Aone the air conditioning was way too cold for the tiny practice outfit the cheerleaders had to wear, and he didn’t want you get sick.

bullshit, Aone😒 lol

But again, you weren’t complaining! You loved the smell of your boyfriend and having the feeling of his arms being around you because you were wearing his gigantic sweater just made you the happiest cheerleader ever!

But, unfortunately.... Even with all of that—just as Kenji predicted—that didn’t really keep Aone’s jealously under wraps:

Currently, you two were sitting beside eachother on a bench waiting for Kenji and Kanji to finish talking to the coach so you all could walk home together since you were going to your boyfriend’s. Everything was good as you two spoke and enjoyed each other’s company. Then, this boy just had to ruin a great moment.

Seeing Takeru approach; his shy eyes stuck on his girlfriend, Aone didn’t hesitate to put his arms around you and pull you on his lap with ease. His horny side didn’t even freak out that your ass was on his dick.....much. He was too focused on shooting daggers at your approaching admirer that you seemed to like very much.

Hesitating because he picked up on Aone’s protective message, Takeru flushed in fear before finding the guts to walk up to you anyway. Mountain man was not impressed.

Takeru stared only at you nervously. Good choice.

“Hey uh........Y/N. can I uh.....a-ask you something....?”

Furious that anyone would try it with him right there, mountain man poked the inside of his cheek with his tongue.

You moved to get off of your boyfriends lap, about to answer with an exuberant ‘sure!’ but that was until your boyfriend’s strong arms held you on his lap and he answered Takeru for you.

“You may ask US something.” He corrected Takeru, venom evident throughout his tone.

Your jaw dropped, turning back to who you thought was the sweetest boy you’ve ever met incredulously.

“Babe! That is so not nice!” You scolded.

Aone looked down at you, immediately cowering under your gaze because you looked disappointed in him. He never wanted you to be disappointed in him! Mountain man released his tight grip on you and apologized sincerely under his breath.

Still a bit unhappy with him, you just got off his lap to walk away with Takeru.

Aone sighed.

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August 12th - Final Day of Training Camp

“Hello, Nakashima-senpai. Do you mind if I speak to you for a second before you get on your bus?” Aone bowed politely to the upperclassmen.

Taken aback by the giant middle blocker’s new kind behaviour toward him, Nakashima nodded, a bit frightened.

Aone pointed toward the empty bench that he was sitting on yesterday with Y/N when he’d been so rude to Takeru.

Takeru nodded and called over his shoulder for the team to keep packing up the bus, he would just be a few minutes. Takeru followed the mountain man.

“Uh.....you’re not going to beat me up, um, a-are you?” Takeru asked while using one hand to awkwardly massage the back of his neck.

Aone shook his head stoically, taking a seat on the bench then inviting Takeru to join him. He did.

“Y/N does not know I am doing this, so I want you to know this is completely genuine.” Aone turned to face the 5’8 captain. “I’m very sorry for the way I have acted toward you this entire training camp, Nakashima-senpai.”

Takeru nodded slowly.....

Aone continued. “I was admittedly jealous of the fact that my girlfriend noticed you so easily and always wanted to talk to you....especially since I’d wanted her to notice me in such a way for years and she never did.” Aone sighed. “It made me feel insecure. But that is no excuse. Kenji-san says that you respected our relationship all along, and um, my behaviour yesterday was undeniably unacceptable and for that I am sorry!” Aone stuck out his hand as emotions caused his voice to raise at the end of his apology.

Takanobu chuckled, shaking the big guy’s hand. “Hey, no worries, I accept your apology, Takanobu-san. Don’t worry about it. For what it’s worth I don’t know how you do it—what with having such a gorgeous girlfriend and dealing with guys like me who develop pathetic, spineless, hopeless crushes on her.....”

Aone’s eyebrows furrowed at the outside hitter’s confession.

Takeru gasped when he realized what he said, red as a tomato. He rushed to explain.

“S-sorry! N-not that I would ever act on those f-feelings!” He tripped over his words, but Aone was calm. Again, he couldn’t blame another man for falling for someone as incredible as you—he did. Takeru relaxed when he realized the middle blocker wasn’t going to break him in two.

“Aone, I mean it when I say it’s a hopeless crush because that girl.....Y/N.....she’s really in love with you. You’re all the she talks about, to be honest. And trust me, she didn’t ‘notice’ me out of no where..........um.........well I’ve said too much already.”

Aone stopped listening after hearing someone else say that Y/N is in love with him... he couldn’t believe other people could tell, solidifying to him that this wasn’t a dream anymore, and that you were his for keeps. It made him so confident.

Takeru cleared his throat which brought Aone back down to the present and out of Y/N-dreamland. Takeru was being called to the bus by his coach.

“Looks like I have to go, but......I just want to s-say that..........Y/N is a really good girl, Aone. You are the luckiest guy I know to have a girlfriend like her, and I’m not just talking about her looks. She really loves you, like a lot, and I hope you two last, because she deserves to be as happy as you make her forever. I don’t blame you at all for acting the way you did. I think I’d do worse. Thank you for the apology, though.........YES COACH IM COMING.....gotta jet. I wont be playing this year but I’ll see you from the audience. Good luck!” With some walking backwards and talking, Takeru waved to Aone and then jogged to his bus.

Feeling relieved, Aone packed up and went home.

***

Later that night after his night time routine, mountain man texted you before bed. You hadn’t spoken to him all day for the rude behaviour he exhibited yesterday (or for some other reason wink wink) and it made your boyfriend just give you your space anxiously. But he couldn’t go to sleep before letting you know how sorry he was:

Aone: I miss you. I’m extremely sorry about yesterday. That wasn’t like me. I hope you have a perfect sleep

You: 💖💖💖 Takeru said you apologized???????

I forgive you baby 💘🏔

I hope you have a perfect sleep & a perfect wake 2 🤫😉

Not really understanding what your last part of the text meant but too tired from training camp to figure it out, Aone closed his eyes and drifted off into romantic and sexy dreams starring his unbelievably gorgeous girlfriend.

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Taglist: @crushzone @galagcica @chaichai-the-weeb @nairobiisqueen

Special Birthday Outtake Part 2 (NSFW): CLICK HERE🎉

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sammydem0n64 · 3 years

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Heyyyy, sooooooo, hahaaaa, uhhh, would you be willing to ramble about your Human Pokemon AU?? I've always been curious about it and like, whats going on and what the general idea for it is, like, about the characters and other things in general. So yeahhh, honestly you can ramble about whatever you want I'm just REALLY curious about it skjaksjsksjkjs

[DOES TEN LINES OF THOSE POWDER THINGS IN PKMN]

OKOKOKO HENSHSJSNS POGGERS LETS SEE HERE

So my human pokemon AU is like. Basically a combination of several stories all into one? Like there’s twenty things going on at once, some over lap, but most are self contained things!

Probably my favorite Characters of the bunch are the ghosts, especially the Ghost family Story-

For that, Haunter, a wild performer who died via a large stage light, is a ghost who wanders around. He used to have a job at a very popular club owned by Gengar, but got fired cause Oop. Eitherway, he makes friends with the wrong crowds, mostly because he craved attention and love (some good examples are Sableye and Mawile, but that was when he was alive), and some of these pals take him to this “abanonded” Log cabin in the woods to trash for funsies! However, rather quickly in he enters a room and discovers a lone Mimikyu trying to hide.

Naturally of course, hey, rhis is a child! And this place is occupied! So he does a responsible thing and stays with this kiddie Incase any one of his crew tries to burst in, all up until he’s like “Ok brb I’m gonna call this thing off now it should’ve ended like twenty minutes ago-“ but before he can get a word out THE DOOR SWINGS OPEN AND OUT COMES THIS GUY WITH A LATERN WALKS IN AND HES PISSED naturally he uses a shadow ball to get these fuckers out, minus Haunter since he wants to explain himself, but still gets threatened

Until Mimikyu shows up and is like “HEY HEYHEY DAD HES MY FRIEND HE PROTECTED ME FROM ALL THOSE GHOSTS!!!” And then he gets introduced to this dilf: Banette (tho he spells it like Bannet cause he’s difficult and I can’t spell)

Bannet’s whole thing is that when he was really young his parents abandoned him in the woods, and since he was born a ghost (there are two different types of ghost Pokémon in my AU; those who died to become a ghost and those who had ghost parents and thus were born a ghost) he couldn’t starve to death so he was. Forced to wander the woods alone for a long time, only until he was found by Mismagius and taken in as her nephew. Ever since he’s had horrible trust and abandonment issues, and tends to wander the forest in search of any other children who’re lost/abandoned... which is how he found Mimikyu!

So naturally he’s not gonna trust this guy who admits to coming along with the blokes who trashed his place... but Mimikyu likes him, so he gets to visit here and there. Of course this leads to a slow burn where they help each other heal from previous wounds. We also meet other ghosts like Gastly; Gengar’s kid and Gourgeist; Haunter’s Ex coworker

There are others too like Giratina, Yveltal and Hoopa... Giratina’s whole thing is that Arceus suffers from horrible parent disease and had all of their kids raised by the lake guardians, Gira is the youngest, and was the most neglected by their parent... Dialga was the favorite child, and they grew to resent them. All cumulating in an attempt on their life, which got Gira banished!

Yveltal is a similar case, envy took over them, they and Xerneas are technically twins... as this tree spawned thousands of years ago with a cocoon attached, birthing both of these fools at the same time, in which they were both swiftly taken in by Zygarde who acted as an older sibling to them. Yveltal always got the short end of the stick due to being the God of death, everything around them, except the fellow gods, died upon touch, and they were shunned by... everyone, it seemed. Even after Xerneas and Zy’s attempts to help Yveltal... they still turned their back and wound up joining Gira (and then they and Gira kiss)

Hoopa feels personally targeted by Arceus bc they were the ones who took away most of their powers, the one thing they left them being their rings they use to travel across the land. Somehow Arceus didn’t see a mega oversight to this cause Hoopa ended up in the Distortion world because of the rings and basically got adopted by Satan and Vulture!!!

There’s also Mewtwo traveling around trying to find their parent, Mew, alongside Genesect and Melodetta. And a plot of Suicine and Tentacruel being homies... and the legendary birds and legendary beasts having hella beef cause they come from enemy empires, but the gag is... their parents (Ho-Oh and Lugia respectively) are having a secret romance

YEAH tons of shits goin on

#asks #edit: hold on I gotta add all the possible tws #child abandonment #neglect tw #child neglect tw #implied child death #death cw #death tw

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lickingyellowpaint · 3 years

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Alright, because at least one anon was curious, here are some thoughts based on, admittedly, a very brief foray into the world of sales. I'll speak only to what made my gut instinct do a confused puppy head-tilt, and obviously this is opinion, from someone on tumblr, and therefore not the end-all, be-all of advice on this...

Red Flags of Possible Scam Employers and/or Services

1) The first red flag was that the company threw me into the internal chats - chock full of pep and others' successes - before I was actually physically at work and able to understand their utility. Perhaps it’s easier from a tech perspective to fling new employees into every digital system at once. And sure, there was useful information and good insight into how the company uses those chats - lots of newbies asking questions and getting relevant good answers whilst on the floor, which IS nice - and if you're like me and unfamiliar with the tech or apps being used, it's great practice.

For the most part, though, two of the main chats were just hyping up their salespeople as they met their goals. I suspect they want you to see how much money everyone's making, how they're meeting their goals, and make you want to succeed similarly. There was already a little too much constant enthusiasm bouncing around the place for my goth ass, but hey, can't say the culture was negative! Still somewhat a nefarious psychological move, though, imho. The intent is likely to boast, dazzle, entice, overwhelm and make you envious enough to be competitive, as much as it is to inspire and inform. Just a guess.

2) The second red flag was similar in nature. In a lot of the e-meeting training sessions, there was a LOT of time spent on praising the success of those present in video meetings, a LOT of time spent on explaining the tier system of salespeople, the incentives, the commission system, cool trips you can earn... and I get that, to a degree, okay, you have a job, you wanna know how much money you can really make. Fine!

But if as much or more time is spent on those types of things than the actual training on what you need to learn to do the job... hm. Hm! I suspect more headgaming. (And no, this wasn't an MLM targeting suburban moms to employ and get all their friends onboard. This is a big company with good stock and trusted affiliates.) Anyway, this is about when my gut started to do that quiet hrrrr-uff dogs do when they wanna bark but aren't sure about it yet.

3) Language and words are key. Obviously, most people are sharp enough to know that phrases like "no out-of-pocket upfront cost" is a codeword for We Can't Legally Say It's Free But Want You To Feel Like It Is, and means there'll be payment involved at some point. It's one thing to know that, and quite another to parrot the phrase at an elderly potential customer, or one whose grasp of English isn't quite perfect. Could you, in good conscience, do that for a commission and feel good about it? Turns out I couldn't.

And that's not necessarily indicative of a scam company altogether - sales is sales, and sales language has probably been a little deceptive by nature for as long as it's been around. But could you do that for a paycheck, while being new to the job, thus not being entirely sure what it's gonna cost that little old lady or that immigrant family down the line? Could you? You may not really know for sure until you hear yourself say it, and your gut starts barking in earnest, because you don't know what their next step - that you just convinced them to take - will be.

4) I didn't know, so I tried to find out. While my followers here know I was pretty diligent with my required training stuff, you can see from points 1 and 2 that those materials weren't really meaty and informative enough for me. I tried to seek further clarification not just on my tasks, but the next steps - could someone explain them to me better, in a way that assured me I wasn't pitching a scam? Could someone send me videos or content relevant to the next step in the process, just so I understand it better for my own edification and peace of mind?

Well... maybe they tried to. I was sent a link to a video of one of the next-step-in-the-process sales guys at work... only to be denied access to that video, and though I requested access, nothing in the system ever granted it to me. A glitch? Perhaps. But when I mentioned wanting access, wanting a few more questions answered until I felt right with things, most of what I heard was:

"Oh, you don't have to worry about that."

"Don't overcomplicate things for yourself."

"That's a little above your role. Keep things simple, say you don't know, and it'll add value to the expertise of the next-step sales guy!"

"We tend to save that for more advanced training, since not all of our new people have your emotional intelligence, and might not have as good a brain-to-mouth filter, and say more to the customer than they need to."

Well... I wasn't asking in order to answer a customer's questions, I was asking to answer mine. I won't speak to what I don't know to be true, and I won't sell what I'm not sure is legit, no matter how much I'm paid to do so. And that gut-dog? Now it's a pack of dogs, and at least one of them is starting to howl.

5) It's howling kind of loudly, actually, and my (delightful, friendly, funny) managers aren't helping me quiet it down. So if they can't answer my questions to my satisfaction, I have to seek answers elsewhere.

Arguably, obviously, I should have done this from the start, but - that's when I sought out customer reviews.

And I don't mean clicking Google Reviews and just reading those.

I mean spending most of an afternoon on a deep dive into the following search terms:

"[Company Name] reviews" "[CN] scam" "[CN] Better Business Bureau reviews" "[CN] reddit" "[CN] class action/lawsuit" "[CN] Yelp/any other well-known review site you can think of”/Twitter tag/FB search

You get the idea.

Now, of course some bad actors (rival companies, annoyed ex-employees) can write bad reviews to make the company look bad. Equally, anyone who felt like it could write good reviews to make the company look good. (I wasn't about to search every good reviewer's name in our email database to see if any matched up. But a couple did include words or phrases that might be included in customer-facing marketing and mission statements and thus parroted naturally, but were definitely included in internal training vids. Just a very slight few, but they popped out at me.) Another thing to keep in mind when wanting to take all reviews into account equally is that when people are happy with a product, they don't always remember to leave reviews, so most reviews are written by the vaguely-to-deeply dissatisfied to begin with, and may not be an accurate representation of what's really going on.

Let's be fair here. As a thought experiment, look up the reviews for a company/service/product you truly love, and see if the bad ones reflect a concern you can understand, or one you'd brush off, or one that just doesn't reflect your experience at all. What works for one person/locale/reason for another, might not for someone else, and that’s understandable.

Also ponder:

Out of, let's say, 200 reviews, how many would need to be positive to get you to buy something, especially if it was something you wanted? Would a lot of negative ones make you second-guess the product or service?

How would you gauge the seriousness of the problems presented in the negative ones?

Would a company responding to the bad reviews with apologies and customer service numbers, on that same forum where all could read their empathy and solutions, be enough to convince you that the company had handled the issue by the time you're reading them?

Ponder, ponder, ponder...

aaaand, moving on.

Let's say that out of 200 reviews from a plethora of sources, 40-50 are five-star happy with the company.

Another, eh, 30 or so are two- or three-star, because something went wrong, wrong enough to leave an iffy or downright bad taste in the reviewers' mouths.

The last 110-120? One-star reviews. With at least 10-20 of those saying they'd have left zero stars if the review forum allowed it.

Some of those one-stars may be several years old. Some may have since had their issue truly resolved, and never bothered to update their review or add to it. Some have issues that boil down to, "Okay, the customer clearly didn't understand the terms", or, "That's a crazy problem but I can't relate to caring about it because [insert personal preference/reason] here."

But if a whole load of those one-star reviews tend to speak up about the same types of problems, serious ones, ones you'd find bothersome or downright tragic, ones that would cost you money in some way or another, ones that make you further doubt the integrity of the company altogether, and many of them are as recent as the last few months...

Do I need to finish that sentence?

Hold up, BRB, I have to let the gut-dogs out, they're going absolutely batshit crazy. Must be a full moon!

Or just a disorganized, neglectful, or possibly purposely deceitful company.

The old saying says there’s a sucker born every minute.

Would your conscience be cool with being paid to be one, or to prey on them?

Advice:

My advice is pretty basic: before joining, signing, buying important things, do your diligent research and trust. your. gut.

I hope the above list of experiences helps guide you in doing both.

#if you wanna play it super-safe just ignore salespeople and don't go into sales to begin with lol

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Seon Adventures Episode 21: Two Days

Following the strange sighting of a shadow not being cast by Mournimar, and yet being close to the Tiefling Ranger, Luctan took some time before finding his rest. With legs crossed and hands in a position, the disguised tiefling closed his eyes... And meditated for what felt to him like an eternity...

Whatever had gone on in his vision, the incognito fighter took an hour before going to bed. And then, by the time the sun began to rise, he had taken the elf baby boy with him and left, with only a note hinting at where he had gone.

“I’m off shopping with the baby. Brb.”

Mournimar is the one to find said note and, given the last note he had to read involved the other martial combatant’s exit, he can’t help but feel that seperation anxiety kick in harder, with Belli out of town with Ficus right now and the only other person in the party he was close with now being out of reach.

Malak has a more peaceful morning awakening, having yet to acclimate to the party fully, while Amelia?

Amelia wakes to another cup of coffee on the nightstand beside her. And a note of her own to read, from Nel specifically, though. Nel had left on a business arrangement.

All the mysterious party pals going off with letters, it seems.

The three remaining guests (and their respective animals) convene downstairs in the kitchen, having themselves a breakfast as best they can prepare. Toast, made by Malak.

And, uh, bacon???! By Mournimar?!

“I is bacon supposed to have that weird-I’m sure it’s fine. “ (This is even funnier when you consider he’s lived in the woods for years.)

It goes without saying that Belli is the cook the Cultbusters not only need, but deserve.

While they enjoy their breakfast, to the best of their abilities, the caped fighter is on the move. Not so much grocery shopping as person searching.

First try at the temples of the gods doesn’t bear him any fruits, but he most definitely soon finds the one he’s after soon enough, by revisiting the house of the cultist of Zarahm.

A few knocks pass, before the door opens and Luctan is met face to face with the very man Belli convinced to turn himself and his husband in. Luctan is allowed inside and the two fellows hold a conversation, involving the passing of a note, the contents of which are unknown.

Luctan learns about the man’s husband, what fate befell him after the arrest and, it was as expected. The cruelties and evil he had commited against his fellow people had brought the final judgement on him.

The now widowed man had made a decision for his future. To leave Crystalgate and take to the road, travel and, gods willing, do something with himself. Luctan is certainly in agreement with this course of action and proceeds to deliver a certain speech, encouraging the widower to follow a certain path, on his travels.

“I ask this, because, well. Life is short. And… like I said, I believe in second chances. Up until recently, that faith I had was in a severe state of quaking, where solid footing wouldn’t allow me to proceed ahead. No chance for peace and all that. But then I read a book, related to my own woes and... that gave me perspective on how to proceed ahead.

“It’s no holy text, I assure you. It’s-It’s actually this-“ And Luctan would bring out the Handerstaad and show the cover to the man with the fine beard. ”Kheyha’s story gave me a chance to find perspective in what I’m doing. What I’m planning on doing with my life and how I can zig, where I normally would have just zagged blindly ahead.”

When questioned by the shorter man at what he’s getting at, Luctan explains:

“ What I’m trying to establish here, sir, is that, while I still believe in punishments for crimes, I also believe that, given the chance and opportunity presenting itself, where the perpetrator feels remorse and regret and a genuine want to do something about it, pay off a non-monetary debt to those they’ve wronged? They should take it. Be allowed to take it and do the best they can out there in the far and wide, within and beyond these stone walls.”

“How would you like to turn your life around and help those in need, for a change?”

With the man ingesting the contents of the note, Luctan would offer the man a soft smile.

“You know, I find the best way to atone for someone’s past is to help someone’s future... You’re a religious man. One, who followed one deity at one point, before things went down the old turd hole.”Luctan would rub be back of his neck awkwardly, some, before reaching a hand forward to the husband. “Dare you believe in another and do yourself and the world favors without any payback in turn? For your own sake and that of those around you...”Luctan would smile. “Dare you redeem yourself? Dare you be just?”

“Take your leave from this land. With your possessions and memories and travel. Meet people, help people, spread the word that there is hope, out there... Young and developing in it’s abilities as we all are. And never take a life lightly again. Regardless of what a loved one considers.”

These were Luctan’s words.

But before he made his exit... He doubled down on what he meant. As he revealed the little one he carried in his arm. He would explain the story of the child and how he got from the trail road, all the way to the widower’s home today.

Tragedy of loss and next to no chance onward. Luctan would share how he was uncertain for the longest time where to leave him, as he couldn’t find his extended family.

He couldn’t leave him with the rich, for they would spoil him too bad and he had certtain experiences with that, growing up. And he couldn’t leave him with a temple, for he would be raised with someone else’s values, as opposed to the ones he could learn for himself.

No.

Just like the widower.

This child needed a new lease on life.

And Luctan offered the young one to the husband. To take him. To raise him on the road. For the two of them to go and help and grow together, as people.

The man was, to say the least, stupified at what had transpired. For he and his husband had always wanted a child, even when they didn’t have the means to. And for him to have this chance now-he was greatful.

Luctan would pass him over, along with the young one’s possessions and then some (30 gold given to the fellow, for a good travel). And he would have a word with his little traveling companion. As hard as it was for him to keep a strong face during the whole thing.

“H-hey, little one. It’s me, Luctan again. I, ah. Okay, I knew this moment was going to come eventually, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon, to come so fast. I, ah. Yeah, this is where we’re parting ways. I don’t know if what we’ve done so far, with you on board will come back to you in some form. Whether a relative, close or distant, will come to pick you up or you’ll be adopted within the next few months or years, but... – sigh- I want you to know this. Even if it’s a far off memory in the back of your head, little one, I want you to keep this in there, eh?

Life is... short. And for some far shorter than expected. But life is also long, oh so very long. And if what I know about elves is correct, you’ll be around for long enough to see little Rimefang grow into a beautiful adult one day. Hells, you might even end up riding him.

But I digress. You will grow up one day. You will have a life of your own, meet people that make you happy and people that make you sad and. Choices will be made, right?

... I guess what I’m trying to get at here is that, I wish for you to do the best you can out there. Whether you take the adventurer’s life or settle to a respectable profession like a carpenter, or glassblower, or hey! Even an enchanter, like ol’ Peppery Pete. Oh. Whoah, now that I think about it, you’ll probably get to interact with him eventually. For centuries. Gnomes and all that.

And when that happens, I want you to do the best you can. Not be as good as the next best guy, right? Be better, be kinder. You don’t have to be a hero. You can be a helper. Not everyone needs a monster slain or a band of rogues decimated. Sometimes… sometimes you need to be a shoulder. An ear. A mouth for someone else. To support, to listen, to tell them that it’s going to be okay, while you wrap them up in a blanket and bring them to safety.

There are a ton of us out there. Not enough helpers, who could prevent people from going down the wrong path before they even get it suggested to them.

And when those times come in your life, whether you think of me or not, I’ll be there. Physically, maybe not. But in spirit, in the literal sense, if I can. When times seem darkest and hope seems lost, I will be there, at your side to give you that encouraging shoulder. That ear. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll chant a word or a few from my mouth.

I’ll always be there for you little one. May all the luck be in your favor.”

Luctan would then lean down and kiss the little one’s forehead, before removing the cloth from around his neck and passing it over to the baby. There’s a little something there, on the inside, for the baby to search for when he becomes of age. “That” and a similar letter to the one he gave the elf boy’s new father.

And Luctan would leave.

A few blocks down he’d hide around a corner and cry onto his knees. He had formed an attachment towards the little one. for all his attempts to avoid that, he really had gotten to care for the kid, damn it!

He would eventually return to the Shadowspire Mannor, groceries in his arms. And the others would note the lack of baby. And understand what went down.

Malak would offer his services on investigating the identity of the bartender, but Mournimar, for some reason, opted out of that line of thought. For one reason or another, the ranger had chosen not to pusue that course of action.

Malak, in stead, then takes the three on a tour around town.

Somewhere along the way, through the line of conversations, the party learn that Malak has an ability to make someone appear dead, without them actually being dead.

(What we learn, I think both OOC and IC that is how he goes to bed)

To prove his claim, he casts the spell on Amelia.

With the tieflings freaking out, Malak just dispells his magic on the Air Genasi monk and Amelia expresses, from an odd place of comfort, how she loved the experience.

Possibly due to this series of events, Malak leads the others to another location.

An establisshment called the “ “Nature’s Bounty” café. A café, where people can sit back and relax alongside comfort animals, which they can feed, if they so fancy and are encouraged to.

Expecting it to smell of animals, it quickly dons on everyone, who isn’t Malak, that it smells very aromatic, like a spa of sorts. Everything seems built for comfort and peace, with the color theme involving pink and green as the main two standing out colors.

Within the room the four + Morgan find themselves, a bald woman (all, who work here seem to be bald as a means of cleanliness around the animals) stands with a raven on her shoulder and a number of animals around her. Among them: 3 cats, 1 weasel, 1 rabbit, 1 deer and 1 large Mastiff dog.

Malak goes straight for the bunny.

Amelia immediately goes to the deer. The deer is nice and boops her hand.

Mournimar sits with Morgan. He waits for animals to come to him, while Morgan seems on edge around all these creatures. You know. With him being a DIRE WOLF and all that. For his troubles, Morgan gets pats and rolls over, getting belly rubs.

As though sensing the initial anxiety, the mastiff sits up next to the floofy newcommer and they bump heads and sit next to each other.

So yeah.

Morgan made a buddy!

The bunny is regal and proud as he gets the gentle pats and scritches. “Yes, I deserve this for existing. I’m a rabbit, for I am perfect.”Snoot twitch.

Luctan feels something running up his leg and the weasel comes up, popping out from inside his his armor. The little one gets real coasy and friendly with the enamored tiefling and nuzzles him but good, all the while Mournimar casts speak with animals, so he can understand what the weasel would be saying to all this.

Much to his shock. The weasel speaks in a New Jersey accent. And is using Luctan to get treats. Though luctan ignores the warning and just feeds the little bugger anyways, because come on! Leetl creecher, deserving of pats!

The weasel soon gets to rest on a fitting cushion with a blanket.

Amelia is walked over by 3 cats + Deer. Lost in the sauce.

With Archie being left at home, Amelia’s player makes a D100 roll. on a roll of 77 from 100, Archie totes didn’t steal from Nel’s pantry.

And the gang have themselves a nice sip for an affordable price.

Splitting off from the group,later on, Malak asks at the dungeons whether they have the cultist’s equipment there, his cultist stuff for Zarahm.

They’ve collected a symbol in a cerulean color and other symbols in association with Zarahm. They’ve collected the dagger, because it was giving a magical aura and some non-related stuff.

Malak thanks the cops and then casts Locate Object for related stuff to Zarahm. He catches a couple of blips across the city, namely one close to the Nature Bound Café, on it’s eastern side and one below the FM

With Mournimar being woken up from a peaceful sleep in the room and Amelia giving a smooch to the head of each and every animal, Luctan goes off and sells the monster heads offscreen for a price of 300 gold, thanks to a good Persuasion roll.

And the trio soon reconfigure with Malak, outside, and head off on wherever their legs will take them next.

Mournimar keeps an eye out, curiously, something that gets noticed by Malak and then Amelia. While Luctan just notices nothing.

He spots on the pavement next to a door a shoddy house. The symbol he’s looking for is there. There’s a symbol of Potencia on a door. Everyone, but Luctan catches onto it.

A cautious, but determined Malak wants to know why they’re here. Him being the cleric to a legal deity, this seems incredibly off to him for a place to be.

Mournimar suggests he had a “gut feeling” at the time. That this place not only existed, but that they should investigate it. And stop a cultist of Potencia’s, by any means, including killing.

Morality comes into question over this decision and Malak suggests they shouldn’t worry about the implications of busting into someone’s home in this particular situation. As a Potenciate’s death would be presented with much grattitude.

Malak opens the door and-

And inside, at a table, sits an older woman with thin gray hair.

Before anything else can happen, as Malak leads the others inside, he casts Zone Of Truth and asks her about the symbol and what it is to her.

The old woman, failing her save, admits that at some point back in the day she made a deal with Potencia.

Her husband was an abuser. She implies that he had killed their son and that she made a deal with Potencia for strength to kill him in turn. And so she did. But after that, she hadn’t done much after.

She doesn’t regret her choice and Luctan and Amelia tend to agree with this statement. Vocally. (Not sure if Amelia saved or not, but Luctan failed on the Wisdom save and wasn’t even sure he was under a spell at the time. So he was just compelled to speak his mind more than he has usually done).

Before anything else could happen, Malak asks her if she harbors any other Potencia cultists in here. She truthfully answers no. No one, but Stuffins the cat.

“He’s a bald, wrinkly old bastard.”

Luctan asks Mournimar how they got here to begin with. Who Mournimar talked to, in order to get the general viscinity of a Potencia pact maker.

Mournimar, in turn, suggests that he spoke with someone called “Jorzoth.” ANd he believes this “Jorzoth” told him to kill this woman?! Which to Malak’s ears came off as music.

He reached for the old woman, demanding to take her with them, one way or another.

Luctan gets in between the two and tries to keep a conversation going.

But before he can even finish his alloud thought, he gets put under the Hold Person spell and freezes in place. T-Posing as the last thing he physically did was try and create space between the cleric and the... uh... shall we say warlock? Sure. Let’s call Agatha (her name is Agatha) a Warlock.

Malak wants this old woman dead or brought to justice.

Half-heartedly, Amelia makes a swing for him, but misses. She doesn’t really want to cause him any harm and just tries to appear to his kindness and perspective. Given his background and all that. Malak, instead, flips the script on Amelia, regarding the situation they find themselves in.

Mournimar screams in Infernal and asks Jorzoth what he’s supposed to do.

No answer.

He instead begs his “friends” to free Luctan.

The old lady, who has Amelia step before her to protect her, makes a big show of threatening Malak with an enchanted knife, maybe her pact weapon, and that’s about it.

Malak attempts to bring her down with one move altogether, what we know as Inflict Wounds and Malak as “Inflict Vibes”.

But for some reason he misses.

Luctan tries to speak and begs Malak to stop and rethink his course of action. But Malak, based on who knows what from his experiences, doesn’t accept this.

Amelia continues with the appeal, while Mournimar tries to call forth the help of the two he had befriended. Jorzoth and the other. At a Nat 22 Religion roll, Mournimar gets his wish and contacts whomever it is he was in contact with.

He suddenly screams out in protest: “Guys! Can we not fight!” and steps to Malak, touching his cheek with one hand. Trying to talk him down.

Malak doesn’t take well to the familiarity Mournimar tries to apply, given that he has only known the Ranger for about a day and a half by this point.

As Malak tries to and fail to hit the old woman with the Vibes spell, Mournimar manages to persuade Agatha to change her alleigiences towards Mournimar’s friends.

Be it due to frustration, fatigue or a sense of defeat, due to being outvoted or what have you, Malak drops the Hold Person spell he had on Luctan and proceeds to step out, heading back to the temples.

Luctan follows after him, leaving Amelia and Mournimar to pick up whatever the hell they want the situation to be in the house of the once allied with Potencia woman.

Apologies are had and Mournimar and Amelia meet Stuffins, the cat. Mournimar gives the old woman some gold and makes his leave, following the trail of Luctan and Malak, while Amelia stays to have a heart to heart with the woman, included with it sharing some personal information that she hasn’t with the rest of the party.

As she makes her own exit...

We cut to the Narah Mannor. As Belli and Ficus arrive with Kevin and Killer. Once inside the grounds, Belli is practically sprinting inside and to her parents’ bedroom, determined to get this done.

Once they reach the familiar sight, now at a different time of day, they ponder on how to do this. Should they apply it one person at a time or one potion per person?! They were uncertain, though Ficus would make the eventual suggestion they try with their father first.

Bob Narah, a massive mountain of a man.

After some trial and error involving the ammount of potion necessary, they succeed in de-paralyzing him. As his body takes on it’s original state, the large orc drops to all fours, able to breathe for the first time in five years.

Clutching his hair and his face, he makes a first, pivotal realization. “My hair’s greasy as balls.”

“Dad?” Belli gets her father’s attention and as the man’s eyes set on her, he first mistakes his full grown daughter for Keemis. But then, she corrects him. And together with Ficus, help him up and out of the room.

Now in the family office, Harold gets caught up on events and explains from his perspective what happened, before the old lights went out in his head. The last thing he remembered was someone running in and yelling. That’s all he could think of the time, after sending Belli off to her given task.

There is a pause that follows. Long and uncomfortable. And awkward. Someone has to pierce that pause and break through the skin and organs to let the innards flow out. All this pressure being too much, a release necessary.

It’s Belli. Belli speaks.

Belli catches him up on what happened after that moment. She tells him every bit. Every. Single. Bit in detail. How she tried. To bring all of them home. Confused and alone, worried, scared. And the panic she went into when she “broke” Rona, Harold’s wife. Belli and Ficus’ mom.

All this is too much for her as she breaks down crying. Ficus applies a hand on her shoulder for support as the remainder of the story is told, from where she left off. How she had been living for the past few years, day by day. First from home, then on the road, in taverns and the like, making money for herself.

She blames herself for “killing” her mom. That pain, that guilt, still having such a powerful grip on this mighty bard.

The feelings are raked up to 11. Belli being able to be so vulnerable right now with her confession and emotional pain.

Fighting through tears, she shares of the events that transpired after. The cultists in Bavorum, the formation of the Cultbusters, the battle in the Death Cult’s strongholds, the travels, Sa Doma, everything!

For Belli, of all his kids to take to the life of an adventurer? Why, Harold was immencely proud, all things considered. He is in awe of his little girl. His youngest, now at 17 years of age.

As things calm down some, the two have themselves a big ol’ embrace.

Harold then notices Ficus all the better. He looks. He thinks and he has a confrontation with Ficus, given how things went between them last they saw each other.

Belli steps in. And takes to defend her brother’s actions, explaining why he left. She stands her ground and gives a heartfelt examination of his motives, without holding back on the jabs at his Wisdom on the matter.

Ficus, on his end, awkwardly explains what he had been through i nthe time since and. Further emotions are had. It’s-He had been through so much, ok?!

And then Belli starts spilling tea on Ficus and his Special SomeoneTM(Luctan). A horrified and redfaced Ficus tries to make a run for it, but Belli’s being her powerful self, holds him in place and dishes the gos out all the more. She is. persistant as all hell.

There is a moment of bisexual solidarity between father and daughter as they fistbump and Harold, now adapting well to his current situation, reveals that he had been hiding money from the kids. In special mounds around the yard.

When asked why not invest in a bank, he basically states that he distrusts the banking system.

Further revelations come that Harold was not only aware of Peppery Pete, but had had business dealings with him. Included, but not limited to, the Orc Strength Potiosn that Belli had almost gotten into fisticuffs over with Pete for.

Harold fucking loves that funky little gnome.

As Harold goes to inspect the kitchen, Belli Sends a message to Mournimar, sharing with him that the potion had worked and that they will soon return to Crystalgate. Mournimar is absolutely radiant about this and informs Luctan of this fact. AND that she spilled the tea on him and Ficus. Which simply befuddles Luctan. That seemed like a private matter at the time, didn’t it?

All the while Malak meditates.

Belli wants to and proceeds to search for the money mound. She finds the spot of her own destined mound. The one that her dad bullshited her 4 cats had peed there and if she touched it, she’d die.

There were more, of course. A spot under the swingset and a straight up mound no one ever questioned.

Lore reveal, but the Twins had come up with the Cannonball move.

Bob recalls that the largest spell slot of healing was used back then to fix them up. So much damage.

After a call to ol’ Pete, from Harold, the gnome comes on over through a magical gate.

The two men share a reunion and Sick burns are had by Pete, who reveals that the combined price for the remaining four potions is 800 gold. Money, which to Belli is basically chumpchange as she makes the transaction with the entusiastic old gnome, who bamfs back and forth one more time with the set of potions.

Belli has cash money. Harold is proud, he doesn’t care how.

As they make their business transaction, she makes peace with the Peppery one.

And then?

“Oi, get your ass down here, we have the other potions!” Belli casts sending at Ficus.

Soon after the trio proceed to fix the remainder of their siblings, leaving out Rona, due to the injuries to her stoney form.

It doesn’t take long, until their four siblings are free as well.

Belli approaches the confused and honestly amazed quartet. “Hi guys, don’t freak out. You’ve been stoned for the past 5 years.” To see their little sister, the youngest of the bunch, all grown up and changed as she was is an unreal experience.

But to also see Ficus there confirms it all the more that this wasn’t an illusion. There is almost an altercation there, if not for Belli stepping in yet again and defending him.

In her own way.

No holds are barred in her verbal defence.

Tears begin to flow from everyone. As emotions are on the high. Except for Keemis. Keemis is too cool to cry.

These people need to sort their lives out, man.

There’s a questi on the war. As at the time, the war was still going on.

The war... the war’s over, of course. Aetorumia won the war.Ficus, having fought for his country, confirms this from the direct witness perspective. It was not a pretty sight.

After another awkward silence, the family now catch up once more, beginning to plan on how to re-instate themselves in Crystalgate as the top musical family.

Shit’s wild.

At some point Belli informs them all about the possibility of meeting the Cultbusters. And Morgan. And Archie. At the mention of the cat, it becomes pretty obvious pretty quick that the Narahs fucking love cats.

And as Belli, Harold and Ficus take off to Crystalgate with Kevin and Killer and the four other Narahs begin strategising and building the constructs for their grand return to popular culture...

The session comes to an end.

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spootiliousrps · 5 years

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Ineffable 50 Questions

Stranger: If anyone had asked Crowley would have said it was Aziraphales idea. In reality the decision to visit Adam Young had been a mutual agreement, and one that would hopefully put their worries at ease. It had been a few months since the not-apocalypse but despite the understanding that everything was normal the town of Tadfield still had a strange energy about it. Not bad, per se, just strange. “So,” the demon began as the welcome sign for the small town came into view. “You remember where the kid lives or are we just gonna have to look around? Make sure nothings burned to the ground and all.”

You: [reading]

Stranger: (Np take your time!)

You: Aziraphale gave a small huff as he glanced at the Demon from the corner of his eyes as they walked down the quiet road. "Of course I remember." He scoffed lightly. "I simply..." He hesitated trying to find a way to describe it. "You see its just..." He tried again before shaking his head and giving a more frustrated huff. "Well, something is simply.... different about it all." He rushed in his annoyance with himself. "Everything just feels..... Well it feels..." He tried once more, still unable to find the correct word for the way everything seemed so odd.

Stranger: “Feels what? Off?” He tried, looking to aziraphale curiously. The town felt more or less the same to him, though he hadn’t had much time to get a feel before all things considered. “Doesn’t feel evil, that much is for sure. Doesn’t feel particularly divine either. Maybe it just feels normal.” He tried. If nothing else it seemed to be a source of frustration for the angel so it wouldn’t hurt to throw words out in an attempt to help.

You: 'Normal'... Well, Aziraphale supposed that could be the case. His brows furrowed as he considered it, lips pursing into a thin line as he grew lost in his thoughts. Though if that were true then he should have noticed the difference when the Apocalypse was about to happen. He should have sensed Adam... Shouldn't he have? Then again maybe he was simply over analyzing everything. He did so hate to be away from his shop for too long after the fire. Perhaps it simply put him on edge. "Perhaps you're right, my dear... I suppose there is nothing to worry about." He offered, though it was obvious he didn't truly feel that way. "This way, I believe." He motioned down a small street.

Stranger: Demons had the ability to sense unease. They felt discord within a person, felt pride, desires, and fears off of people. That didn’t work with angels, but Crowley didn’t quite need to feel aziraphales anxiety to know it was there. It was present in the way he held himself, how he fidgeted his hands and spoke quickly. “Right.” He hummed and turned the corner. “So we go to his house, check in on him, and leave. Should be simple, even if things feel weird. Or have an absence of weirdness, if that’s what you’re worried about.”

You: "Yes, of course." Aziraphale agreed with a small nod, perhaps a bit too quickly. Still, there was no sense in worrying. He was certain Adam was fine... He was the antichrist after all. What being could possibly harm him? And Adam was such a good child he was sure he hadn't caused any more trouble since they'd left. "Perhaps we should have brought something for him... A toy perhaps? To be quite honest I am not sure what boys his age play with." The Angel admitted softly.

Stranger: Crowley paused as he tried to think of what they could have brought. A book perhaps, or a baseball bat- those always did a bit of damage now and then. He was about to speak when a deep growling came from behind them and he turned to see a small black and white dog snapping at his heels. “Oh! Hey! No, back.” He shooed, stepping back as Dog barked, the sound quickly followed by children’s voices calling for the little beast.

You: The sound had Aziraphale turning to face the small hell hound, brows arching at the way Crowley reacted. He couldn't help but give a small chuckle at the Demon's blatant unease around the beast. "Now, now, dog." The Angel chided. "That is not proper manners." He warned, holding his ground. He was well aware that a hell hound could injure him but the reverse could be said as well. And while the beast couldn't actually kill Aziraphale, the opposite could /not/ be said.

Stranger: Dog shifted his attention to aziraphale, letting out another bark before stopping all together. Crowley gave a halfhearted glare at the angels laugh and straightened his jacket out, though kept a respectable distance between himself and the hound. Within the minute four children rounded the corner, headed by a familiar not-antichrist who scooped the dog up and attached the collar to a leash. “I’m so sorry.” Adam exclaimed. “He’s not usually one to get off his lead, I don’t know what... hey it’s you.” The boy said, suddenly rather distracted by the pair of familiar faces.

You: "Yes. Quite." Aziraphale acknowledged glancing back towards Crowley before offered a soft smile. "It's us." He added lamely, obviously still uneasy with the feeling of their surroundings. He seemed to shake himself out of it however, remembering his manners. "Its good to see you Adam. How are you getting along?" He asked politely.

You: [brb]

Stranger: “Um... good. It’s good.” Adam answered, looking back at the rest of Them who seemed more or less rather confused. Crowley looked them over, brows knitting together. “Nothing weird happening?” “No. Aside from Dogs chew toy, but we think he just buried it. So were out looking for it now.” He explained. Another of the children, the taller of the other two boys, spoke up and promptly asked: “‘scuse me, but I don’t think we know who you are. Aside from before, I mean.” Crowley looked to aziraphale, thinking over how best to answer that. “You first, you’re better at this thing.”

You: Aziraphale gave Crowley a flat look at the suggestion but complied. "Of course, My apologies." Aziraphale offered with a large polite smile. "My name is Aziraphale. I am..." He hesitated, realizing that he wasn't accustomed to being so blatant about what he was. "Well... I am an Angel." He offered with a small chuckle before glancing at Crowley. "And my..." He paused again. "My associate here." He offered, deciding on the wording a bit quickly as he gestured towards the man next to him. "is a Demon. Crowley." He introduced.

Stranger: Crowley gave aziraphale a look of surprise, mouthing the word ‘associate’ as if it were an insult. “You don’t look like an angel.” Piped up the boy in glasses. “Or a demon really. Aren’t angels supposed to have wings and a halo?” “And,” added the girl. “Demons are supposed to have horns and tails.” “Adam didn’t have horns and a tail, what’s that mean?” Crowley quipped back, gesturing to the leader of their little group. “That still doesn’t explain Az...” Wensleydale paused, the name tripping over his tongue which caused Crowley to grin in amusement. “Azirifall?” He asked

You: "Aziraphale, dear." The Angel corrected politely. He couldn't help but give a smile as well though instead of amusement it was more fond. He had always had a soft spot for children. "I have wings and halo." He acknowledged. "But it wouldn't do well if I walked among Humans with them visible now would it. I fear I'd start a panic and we certainly can't have that. Besides they do get in the way quite often. If I allowed them out then how could I sit properly or enter through a doorway. No, its best they stay right were they are." He explained giving an astute nod.

Stranger: That certainly grabbed the children’s attention. Aziraphale had the patience of a saint, and the temperament to match. A kind voice didn’t hurt either. “Where are they?” Adam asked. “You both had wings before. Not at the airbase but wherever we were when you talked to me.” “They talked to you?” Pepper asked, getting a nod in return.

You: "Well..." Aziraphale began, speaking to the children in the same tone as a teacher to their class. "You see, as ethereal and occult beings we have power beyond that of a human. Just as Adam did." He explained, motioning towards the boy. "We keep our wings hidden in a small pocket..." He searched for the correct word"... dimension so that they do not interact with any objects here on Earth. When we needed to speak to Adam. We expanded that pocket to include the three of us, thus revealing our wings in the process; and while it doesn't take much power to hide something as simple as our wings, stretching that pocket drained quite a bit. We wouldn't have been able to hold it for long." He explained.

Stranger: Crowley couldn’t help but grin. Aziraphale was wonderful with kids, always so patient and eager to indulge in teaching them something new. It was sweet really. And the Them seemed entirely amazed at the angels explanation, until Brian asked further: “can you do anything else like that? With dimensions, I mean. Can you go to different places?” The question brought a devilish smirk to Crowley’s face and he looked to aziraphale before answering himself. “Funny you ask that. I remember once I had to rush to France mid-revolution because someone got stuck in the bastille.”

You: The Angel was just about to reply when Crowley spoke first. Aziraphale glanced at the Demon, gaze a bit wide in embarrassment as he sputtered a bit, flushing slightly. "Yes, well... It was all a misunderstanding. Fashion changes so quickly you see... and France has such divine culinary delights. It was an easy mistake." He defended, speaking a bit more quickly than he had been a moment before. "I had the situation handled... Truly." He excused, bending the truth just a bit.

Stranger: “By ‘had the situation handled’ he means I stooped time and unlocked the shackles.” Crowley clarified, earning him a bit of laughter. “Don’t act like you weren’t happy to see me, we had a nice evening. Minus the sounds of the guillotine.” That sparked a bit of curiosity, bringing Pepper to ask “hold on, the guillotine? Didn’t people stop using that forever ago?” “Actually,” Wensleydale interjected “they only stopped in the seventies. But frances revolution with those was centuries ago. And neither of you look like you could be that old.” “Oh kid you have no idea.” Crowley laughed.

You: "It was rather nice." Aziraphale sighed, almost longingly. "The crepes were to die for." He admitted mouth practically watering at the reminder. "They really don't make them like they use to." He sighed, before his brows arched at the suggestion and he offered another bright smile. "Well, thank you. I do try and keep everything in good condition." He beamed proudly as he glanced down at himself. "Crowley and I have been on Earth for over... What is it now, dear...." He mumbled absently. "Six thousand years? Give or take a few centuries?" He asked him gesturing for him to answer. "Its hard to keep track now and again."

Stranger: “Six thousand?” Adam asked, eyes going wide, which seemed the general reaction across all of the children. “Sounds about right, yeah.” Crowley agreed. “Wait, so, how did you two even meet? The worlds huge. You can’t have just seen each other when you first got here.” Wensleydale quipped, all rather curious.

You: A smile played on Aziraphale lips that was a bit different than the one he had presented only a moment prior. It was soft... fond... but there was also a sense of guilt that came with it. "Well you see I was the Guardian of the East Gate of Paradise. I was assigned to protect two charges; Adam and Eve. I was not to intervene in their doings; simply ensure that they receive anything they ask for." He explained. "One day... They asked to leave. Turns out a serpent tempted them to break one of God's only rules." He shot Crowley a sideways glance though there was no heat behind it in the least, only fondness. "Then they asked me to allow them to leave. When I did as they asked... watching them go on their way, the serpent appeared to me and introduced himself as Crawley." He paused a moment before turning to face the Demon once more. "Looking back, I am very glad you chose to change your name... It is far more fitting." He complimented politely.

You: [I'm currently at work and will need to head home soon. Would there be anyway possible when I do have to disconnect shortly, that we can continue this again? Maybe over email, tumblr, or even another omegle tag?]

#ineffable husbands #ineffable boyfriends #aziraphale x crowley #crowley x aziraphale #aziraphale #crowley #crowley/aziraphale #aziraphale/crowley #omegle #rp #roleplay

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shirtlesssammy · 5 years

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1x03: Dead in the Water

Then:

A Season One Aesthetic

Now:

Lake Manitoc, Wisconsin

We open to a quaint family tableau: father, daughter, and son. The daughter is a bit of a health nut and heads to the lake for a morning swim. If this brand new baby of a show hadn’t been named “Supernatural”, the under the water shots of her swimming would tip us off that something creepy is about to go down. The woman hears voices and is suddenly sucked under the water. We then are shown 2.5 hours of bubbling water. SUSPENSE.

Dean Winchester is on the case though! (Natasha: Look at these precious babies, still using printed newspapers to research cases!) Bby is a bit thirsty for a buxom server to really care about Sam’s slight bitchiness that their dad is still missing (I’ll always remember my resounding, insistent questioning about where their father was when I watched this the first time. Lol, John Winchester is coming back for episode 300, and I no longer am chomping at the bit for this. Ok, so like, yeah, I think it’ll be good --it better be cathartic for the brothers, especially Dean, who’s changed and grown so much since his father has died. Instead of writing this recap, let me write a 1000 word essay on the return of John Winchester.) Dean makes it very clear that he wants to find their dad, but until then, they’re going to hunt everything they can.

Wildlife Agents Ford and Hamill are on the case. They interview the brother, who tells them his sister was an expert swimmer and nothing was amiss about the lake that day. Sam wants to interview the father but “he’s kind of been through a lot.”

They head to the sheriff’s office. Ha, the sheriff insists that there’s nothing in the lake big enough to pull a human under, “unless it was the Loch Ness Monster.” (We won’t learn for several seasons that the Loch Ness Monster is actually real. I wonder if the brothers know that at this point.) In the process of explaining the unexplainable, the sheriff spills that the dam is falling apart. In 6 months, there won’t be a lake --or a town for that matter.

The sheriff’s daughter and grandson pop in. Dean turns the creep factor up a bit at the daughter, Andrea, but turns on the soft father-type he really is when he sees the grandson, Lucas. Lucas doesn’t respond to Dean, and his grandfather admits he’s “been through a lot.”

Andrea walks Dean and Sam over to their motel. Dean tries engaging her in conversation, but she sees right through his weak style. “Must be hard with your sense of direction, never being able to find yourself to a decent pick up line.” BURN.

Although, Sam calling Dean out on not loving kids is rich. WE KNOW HE DOES --but Sam doesn’t at this point. (Sidenote: Dean counting with his hands and scratching the back of his head. That’s it. That’s the sidenote.)

Sam’s research reveals that whatever is haunting the lake, it’s picking up its pace. There have been disappearances over the years, but it’s becoming much worse. They discover that Lucas is the only witness to what’s happening in the lake. He was out with his father a couple months before when his father drowned. Yeah, I guess this kid has been “through a lot.” Dean’s empathy with Lucas breaks me.

The brothers track Andrea and Lucas down at a park. Dean heads to talk with Lucas while Sam stays with Andrea. Dean’s beyond the flirting stage, and wants to get to the bottom of this case. He also has a major soft spot for a kid in pain. BRB, crying.

Dean tries engaging a mute Lucas with reminiscing about green plastic army men. BRB, crying. (GOD! There are really some things that can hit you A LOT harder on a rewatch.) Dean asks to sit and draw with Lucas. He has an artist’s eye (WHERE’S THE DEAN IS AN ARTIST FANFIC, YOU HEATHENS.) Dean then proceeds to start drawing and, lit by nothing but soft, reflective music, talk to Lucas about his own childhood trauma. He tells Lucas that he’ll listen if Lucas wants to talk (or draw).

Dean reconnects with Sam as Andrea tells how traumatized Lucas is. Lucas walks up and hands Dean a picture of a house.

That night, the father of the victim sits morosely in the dark, his son insisting he eat something (Sidenote: I love how the budget was so tight in early seasons of Supernatural that they couldn’t afford lighting.) While the son preps dinner, the sink water turns black and starts bubbling up from the drain.

Ok, Asshole, we’ve all seen It. Do you want to float too? Ugh. Apparently so, because bro sticks his hand in and gets sucked under. The water eventually drains away to reveal his dead face.

Upon learning about the latest lake victim, Sam and Dean quickly put it together that whatever is haunting the lake is in a race against time. It can reach out beyond the lake, and it will take what it can, while it can. The brothers go to visit the victim’s father, Bill Carlton. He’s in a deep state of grief, and in no place to talk. Dean thinks he’s also hiding something. He also notices that the drawing of a house Lucas gave him matches the Carlton home.

They go to talk with Lucas. Dean asks Lucas about his drawing, and feels that Lucas is scared. (Dean admitting he leads his life the way he feels others want him to. BRB, crying.) Lucas gives Dean another picture of a boy and a bike.

For Pained Boy Noir Science:

In the car, Sam spins out theories that Lucas is experiencing trauma-induced psychic visions. (I wonder if they'd planned Sam's psychic arc at this point?) (Later edit: They DID! Excellent!) Sam also tries to address Dean's revelation about seeing their mom die, which Dean shrugs off with his signature macho deflection. Damn it, Dean.

They find the church and the yellow house that match up to the drawing Lucas gave Dean and head in to investigate. An elderly woman lives there who tells them about the disappearance of her son 35 years ago. “Losing him – it's worse than dying.” Dean finds an old photo of the missing boy and Bill – the father from the cold open.

Cut to Bill sitting on the end of the dock addressing the water, saying that he finally understands what it wants. Losing his children is “worse than dying.” When Dean and Sam arrive, he's already piloting a boat out into the water. His boat gets thrown into the air and...game over.

Back at the Sheriff's, Lucas is freaking out. He grabs Dean, distressed, but can still say nothing. Dean looks after him as he leaves, equally distressed.

For OH NO, DEAN BEAN Science:

Later, the Sheriff interrogates Dean and Sam, telling them that he knows they're not Fish and Wildlife Service. Uh, yeah, no kidding! They start to leave town but Dean changes his mind and heads back. Sam's surprised.

Dean: I just don't want to leave this town until I know the kid's okay.

Sam: Who are you? And what have you done with my brother?

Dean: Shut up.

Natasha: What Dean said.

Meanwhile, Andrea is preparing an extremely full bath. She relaxes into it as brackish water begins pouring in through the tap. Suddenly something grabs her and tries to pull her down into the bathtub. Dean and Sam arrive during the attack and Lucas opens the door for them and leads them to the bathroom.

Dean kicks down the door (Mmmmhmmmm) while Sam drags Andrea from the bath, fighting the spirit’s fierce hold. They save her! Yay! But that nice wood floor is ruined, man.

(Sidenote: I love how this episode was filmed. There are so many interesting shots through windows and mirrors, as though these are reflections or looking through the surface of water. Well done, show!)

The next morning Sam gently interrogates Andrea while Dean researches through old family albums. He finds a picture of the Sheriff – Jake - as a young boy, in a Boy Scout troop photo with Bill and the missing boy, Peter. A clue!

Lucas interrupts them by staring intently outside, and he leads them to a patch of moss. Sam and Dean dig, only to find Peter’s red bicycle buried in the ground.

Jack interrupts the Winchesters and pulls a gun on them, asking them how they knew the bicycle was there. Ooof. How did YOU know it was there, buddy? “You can't bury the truth,” Sam tells him. Dean tells Jack that the kid they killed is haunting the lake and plans to kill Andrea and Lucas AND Jack. They need to burn and salt the remains. Andrea runs out to talk to her dad and asks him for the truth. She reminds him that her husband died and tells him she was recently attacked. Jack begins to break down. He tells her that he and Bill bullied Peter. They held his head underwater too long and he drowned. The body sank into the lake.

They're making plans to leave the lake when they notice Lucas leaning over the end of the dock.

They race to pull him away, but it's too late. A gray arm reaches out of the water and drags Lucas in.

While Sam and Dean dive into the water to search for him, Jack wades into the lake pleading with Peter's ghost to take him instead. Andrea watches it all from the dock and HELLO, TRAUMA.

Jack gets pulled down into the suddenly crazy deep lake. Meanwhile Sam emerges from the water and shakes his head sadly. NOOOOO.

Suddenly Dean bursts up out of the water with Lucas in his arms! Lucas is limp :( :( :(

The next day, Sam and Dean get ready to leave town. “We're not gonna save everybody,” Sam tells a sad Dean. NOOOOOOO. Just then, Andrea calls to them and she and Lucas approach! Oh, show, good job tricking me. They've brought them lunch! Lucas is speaking again! Andrea is super cute!

Andrea and Sam wrap up the case. Andrea’s seeking some closure and peace with the loss of her father. Dean and Lucas share a different farewell. Dean teaches Lucas to say, “Zepp rules!” Oh, Dean. I’d say never change, but I enjoy the journey.

Dean gets a kiss from Andrea. Dean's adorable about it and SOFT. Then Dean Bean ushers Sam back to the car. Time to hit the road! On Netflix, we get played out with some random pop song but on the originally released show Bad Company's "Movin' On" starts to play and they head out to the next hunt.

Natasha: This episode holds a special place in my heart because it's the moment when my eyes were open to Dean Winchester in all his traumatized, dutiful, and soft glory. I loved the little glimpses we get into the loss of Mary and the effect that had on Dean. This episode reads like a thesis statement on macho Dean and his underlying softer layers – from his empathy with Lucas to his use of Ford and Hamill surnames for their cover. (Boris: HARD AGREE)’

Still Searching for the Quote-Ness Monster:

We will find Dad, but until then, we're gonna kill everything bad between here and there. Okay?

I’m Agent Ford, this is Agent Hamill. We’re with the U.S. Wildlife Service.

Kids are the best, huh?

Must be hard, with your sense of direction, never being able to find your way to a decent pickup line.

Watching one of your parents die isn’t something you just get over.

Kids are strong. You'd be surprised what they can deal with.

My mom—I know she wanted me to be brave. I think about that every day. And I do my best to be brave.

Zeppelin rules!

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sweetstrawberrycandy · 7 years

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Winter Bloom - Episode One: Shorty | Nyx Ulric x Fem!Reader

RATING: Teen | GENRE: TW Angst/Drama WORD COUNT: 2910 AUTHOR’S COMMENT: First of all like always I wanna thx to everyone who help me on this~ especially @ladyscientia who has become on my Beta Reader, thx you like always without you this won’t be possible once more. To everyone who help me with my writing block thank you!!! you know who you are *huggies* thx you! DISCLAIMER: kk so the idea is make this my first multi chapter, lets see how it goes! For now all I have to say everything happens two years before the events of Kingsglaive.

TAGGING: @chocobropuffs @bleucommelhiver @warnjai-17 @thebulletsofmusicblues If anyone wanna get tag in the future just let me know :3

The alarm clock starts screaming like the world is going to end, ringing relentlessly and forcing you awake. You take the clock in your hands and look skeptically at the time it shows.

“Fuck.. Is it really that late?”

You look for your phone hysterically. You know it’s probably hidden somewhere between the sheets. After a while of frantic searching, you hear the THUD of it falling from the bed to the floor.

“YESH! There you are! Now please show me the REAL time!”

“10:30 am” Same as your moogle alarm clock.

“FUCK! Fuck!!!!! I’m late for work! No more late night horror movies for me!” You jump out of the bed as fast as your body will allow and run to the shower. There’s no time for a hot relaxing bath; just a cold, fast shower and of course no breakfast.

As you run to catch the bus, for the first time since you arrived in Insomnia, you feel excited, like something big is going to happen.

Once you get off the bus, you run like a mad woman to get to work on time. You enter to the shop exhausted. Your face looks like a daemon was chasing you and you just reached a safe place.

“I’m here! I’m definitely NOT late!!!! PEASE! Bossssss don’t fire meeeeeee… please! I swear for the bloody Astrals I won’t be late ever again!”

The scene was quite hilarious. Your boss chuckles and gives you a wink.

“It’s fine y/n. You are actually fifteen minutes early for your shift. Now go and fix that face! You are going to scare the clients!” she laughs.

“That… that… means I could have breakfast!!! DAMN!” your stomach makes a soft grunt. “I guess we are skipping food till lunch…. Whaaa….”

You have been working at the same place for almost a year now. The store has all sorts of things for people who love cooking; from newbies to expert chefs. They can find anything there they might need for ANY KIND of preparation. And if that wasn’t enough, if they can’t make it, YOU are able to teach them.

The morning is extremely quiet. Around five people have come in asking for classes and another three or four for some cooking gadgets. It’s not until around noon, close to your lunch time, when the starvation starts consuming you. Your stomach begins complaining more than usual. Just as you begin wishing to yourself for an enormous plate of food, things in the shop become interesting.

“Please mighty six, don’t let anyone enter through that door so I can FINALLY can go eat something! Please! I BEG YOU….”

Like most of the time your prayers aren’t heard and two men enter to the shop.

“WHY?? You hate me so much?” is the only thought in your head. You look at your boss to see if she can save you from this one, but it’s not possible this time, she was busy with other costumers. You give a fast look to the clock and decide to wait for a few minutes before approaching the clients. Maybe if you’re lucky they will go and you will be free to get your lunch.

Three minutes later and they’re still there. With a little disappointed sigh, you decide to get up from your comfortable place at the counter. As you step towards the beloved costumers, you believe you hear a familiar voice. Your legs shake. Your heartbeat rises. The same feeling of excitement from this morning rushes into you.

Once you’re close enough, you recognize both of them. Libertus is standing in front of a stand mixer, talking to his friend a few steps away.

“Oi! Nyx what are we going to do at the end?”

The blue eye glaive looks back at him shrugging.

“I don’t know big guy, but ain’t leaving this place without something or someone who can help us.”

At this precise moment you feel the adrenalin taking control of your body. Without hesitation you rush into Libertus’s arms, giving him the biggest hug you’ve ever give to anyone in a long long time, trying not to cry.

The Glaive looks at you with confusion.

“Hey! Girl! Are you ok? Is something wrong?!? Did anyone hurt you?!?”

You slowly raise your head and greet your old friend.

“Hi… It’s been a while isn’t??” you smile letting go a little giggle.

Libertus is in shock.

“OMG!!!! y/n! it’s really you!!!! You are…!

You interrupted him with a chuckle “Alive?”

“I was going to say grown-up, but alive works too,” he laughs. You can see the happiness in his eyes. He hugs you once more and this time you feel the warmth in his squeeze.

“Oi! Nyx! LOOK! Is our Shorty!! Is here!!!! In one piece!!”

Nyx turns around, puts aside the pair of poultry shears he had in his hands, grabs you be the arm and hugs you in silence. Once he’s done, he kisses your forehead and whispers, “I’m sorry.”

you smile gently, hugging him once more. This time with more strength.

Your boss approaches you and your friends.

“Is everything alright here y/n?”

With a huge dorky smile on your face, your stomach complains loudly for the lack of substance inside it.

“Fuck! I’m sorry, I didn’t have time to eat anything this morning” Your face of embarrassment is rather cute. Your boss laughs, giving you an small slap on your back.

“Just go lunch, take your time but don’t ABUSE!”

“It’s settled then. You are coming to lunch with us, Shorty!” decides Libertus with excitement.

“Weeeeee!! Kk! Let me grab my stuff. One second. Brb.”

While you walk to the back of the store to get your things, your boss stays with your friends.

“OK! So let’s be clear! You two are going to deliver this kiddo back in one piece. She already suffered enough. Not saying you two haven’t. But for your bad luck she is the one I care about. She is like the daughter I never had. So I’m warning you! If she comes back sad or crying you will have to deal with me! I ain’t a Glaive but trust me I know how to use a knife pretty well and I have lots of them.”

The two men are surprised by your boss’ declaration. Their reaction is to nod and nothing else. Seconds after you return, you notice the peculiar silence between the three of them.

“I’m back and ready to eat! Leggo!” you look at everyone and wonder. “Is… everything alright… here? You two look like someone try to cut your balls…”

Nyx gulps, “Yeaa… Everything’s fine. Let’s go. I need to eat something soon before I start roaring like you.”

“HA HA HA… so funny! Nyx! You haven’t change a bit! Asshole!” You look at him with a funny pouty face.

“C’mon Shorty, I know you miss me!” the blue eye Glaive gives you his well known cocky smirk “AND I miss those cute li’l faces you always do.” Nyx grabs your cheeks and squeezes them with affection.

The three of you leave the cooking shop with the destination unknown to you. You decide to keep the chit-chat going while you follow your friends. The reunion with them was unexpected but you cherish every second of it. In some way you manage to feel like you’re back on Galahd one more time.

“Those were GOOD times!” Libertus’ words are full of nostalgia. “You, me, Nyx and Selena … we had so much fun back on Galahd…”

The words of remembrance are like thunder, interrupting the calm between your small crew. Silence becomes awkward as you walk forward with your arms swinging at your side.

You roll up your eyes and try to change the topic; “Anyways! Where are you two taking me? I’m starving! Hehehe. Last night I just had a bowl of popcorn for dinner.”

Libertus snorts, “Why? Too ‘busy’ to make dinner? Boyfriend perhaps?”

You chuckle, “Boyfriend? What’s that?? Can you eat it???”

The teasing between you and Libertus goes on during the stroll to your destination. Once there, you look at the place and feel back at home somehow. Yama’s reminds you of the bar your friend used to have.

“What an amusing place… Kinda reminds me of the bar. But this place is a little less dusty!”

“Well nothing like home! You two stay here. I will go for the food.” Libertus winks at you; “I think I know what you’ll like to eat.”

He steps away, leaving you alone with Nyx who was surprisingly quiet. You can tell something is going on inside his head. Your first impulse is to tease him. After a moment of consideration you decide to stay in silence and wait for Libertus return.

Approximately fifteen minutes later your big friend comes back with food and drinks.

“WHOAAA! Is this what I think it is?!?” the excitement in your words is boisterous but the most important matter is your feeling of starvation consuming you. Quickly you grab a bite and then the worse happen. The incredulity in your eyes is not a surprise for your friend who’s watching you closely to enjoy the moment.

Libertus ask you between laughs, “Did you like it?”

“Whaaaaaaaaaaa! WTF is this?!? What the Shenanigans!?”

The husky one laughs even louder, “Our heritage!”

“Yeah! Right! Like our food taste like chocobo butt! No offence to the chocobos!”

“See! She is with me! I’m not the only one who says that!! That’s why I love you so much. You were always my favorite, Shorty!” Libertus chuckles, taking a sip to his glass.

You cough. “So, changing the topic, can any of you explain to me why two tough guys like you were in a specialty cooking store? Don’t get me wrong, but you two never were the cooking type.”

“Welll… the thing is… we lost a bet and we need to pay back now.”

You raise your eyebrow and let go a loud laugh. “Are you serious!?! Who is this amazing person? I need to know him/her but but what was the bet about? YOU NEED TO TELL ME!”

After a while without saying a word, Nyx opens his mouth for a short moment; “It was a friend, Luche, and no you don’t really wanna know how we lost. It’s not something pleasant.”

Libertus lets out a whoop; “Don’t be so serious Nyx! It’s not like we don’t know her!”

You look at Nyx. His face shows an emotion similar to indifference, but you can sense something else is going on behind those blue eyes.

He stands from the table looking a little odd. “I’m sorry. I have to go. I remembered I have to do something, I… I… have to help the Cap with something. ‘Was nice to see you y/n.”

“What the heck…?” Libertus doesn’t have a chance to finish the sentence. His friend is already gone.

You feel a little annoyed and sigh. “… I’m sorry if it was something I said.”

Libertus puts his glass aside. “It wasn’t you… Don’t worry about it. I will deal with him later.”

The two of you keep talking for a while, catching up as best you can before you need to go back to work.

“Whoaaaa I’ve to go back, sad face… About your bet, Mama Bear… I can help you, both… or at least I think I can. There’s not a thing I can’t cook. So call me if you want my help. I will do it happily. Here is my number. Call me when you decide what to do and thank you for the chocobo poop – sorry! I meant food.” You kiss Libertus on the cheek and leave.

Once you’re back at work, you keep thinking about Nyx and his strange way to leave.

“What’s wrong with him…. Ahhh!! Men! Who understands them!?”

Your boss looks at you with a curious glance. “Everything ok Kiddo?”

You sigh “Ahhh…? Yeah… just talking to myself like always. Nothing new.”

“If you say soo… By the way, I’ve got to go early tonight. Can you close the shop for me please?”

“Sure! Why not? What’s two extra hours of boredom more in my life?…”

“Geez… if you don’t like it, you should look for another job then…” she says with some exasperation.

“I’m just kidding!! What’s wrong with people today!? So friking serious. Anyway! I like this place AND you need meeeeeeee! I’m your best employee AND you love me!… hehehe.”

Your boss rolls her eyes and laughs. “OK! I’m leaving now. You are in charge. Please… don’t do anything dumb…”

A few hours later you look at the clock, “9:30 pm” A smile pops on your face; “Weeeeeeee time to close and go home! Yay!”

Once you’ve got everything closed and locked up, you feel the overwhelming sigh of relief. The day is over. Time to go home and do whatever you want.

As you leave the store, you begin debating whether or not pajamas are an acceptable thing to wear as soon you get home, forgetting that maybe you might need to stop into a shop for something to eat. Popcorn two nights in a row isn’t acceptable. As you turn from locking the doors shut, you feel a glancing touch across your arms.

“HAA! Nyx WTH! You scared me!!!what are you doing here? Is everything ok?” Your voice is agitated.

“I’m sorry y/n I was waiting for you…”

“Wait what me?” You look at him with some misbelief.

“Yes. Why so surprised?”

“Welll… you weren’t really… uhmmm… how I can say it… available? During lunch, you just leave…”

When you look at him, you can see the regret in his eyes.

“I’m really sorry y/n… Is there anything I can do to fix it?” he says with a cocky smile.

You smile back. “Ok… well let me see… maybe a humongous ice-cream will help clear my head. - With chocolate chips and lots lots of chocolate! And everything I can imagine putting on that ice-cream!”

The hero smiles again but this time with his eyes. “A humongous ice-cream it is then.”

You grab Nyx’s arm and guide him to your favorite ice-cream shop. “I have the feeling you are going to regret this somehow…” a giggle escapes from your lips.

You both walk in mutual silence enjoying the ice-cream until the quiet walk pulls some memories back of when Nyx used to walk you home.

“You know… you don’t have to do this…”

“Do what?” he sounds confused. “Get the ice-cream?? But… you ask for it….”

“Nooo you dummy! Walk me home….”

“I do… look I’m just trying to show you I’m sorry y/n…”

You stop walking for a moment and pull Nyx by the arm. “I’m not a kid anymore, I… learn how to take care of myself a while ago… I didn’t have another option.”

The Glaive sighs. “But you are here now…. You found me and Libertus… I… I… can protect you now…” his voice is trembling. You look at him and realize clearly that the past is haunting him. Seeing him like this hurts you more than anything. You want to help him to move on. After all, no one better than you knows what a hard task that can be. But you also know full well that both of you will probably get hurt in the process. You brush the thought aside and plant a gentle kiss on his rugged cheek.

“Nyx, you know… if I’m completely honest with you… what you did at lunch hurt just a little… you leave like I was nothing. Like we actually haven’t seen each other in years. You leaving makes me feel like I did something wrong.”

He remains in silence, holding your hand.

“After all these years… I swear to you, you are not the only one who feels guilty for what happened. When… when you act like that, you make me feel even more guilty….” You stop for a second to take a breath, the anxiety starts flooding your veins. “When you aren’t capable to look at me, to look at my eyes… you make me wish I could take her place. I feel bad because I survived.”

Nyx squeezes your hand. “C’mon, it’s not like that! y/n! and you know it.”

The frustration you’ve been holding for all those years finally shows up. Hearing Nyx say the exact same thing he said right before abandoning you on Galahd was exactly what you needed to let the emotions go.

“Really?!?! The same shit you told me ten years ago? After all this time, you couldn’t make anything better? Nyx! For the love of the six! You weren’t the only one who lost someone! I… I… lost my family too! I lost my friends! Selena was like a sister to me!!! I… I… lost you! When you and Libertus decided to join The Kingsglaive I was left behind! I was alone! Because you couldn’t and still can’t look at me! Without reminding yourself that she is gone… I’m sorry. I really am… but It’s time for you to move on… get your shit together once and for all!”

When you finish talking, your face is slick with tears. You take a another breath and finish; “I’m sorry… but please… until you are able to do that don’t look for me…” You let go of his hand and walk away.

#my writing #winter bloom #episode one #final fantasy xv #ffxv #final fantasy xv kingsglaive #kingsglaive #nyx ulric #libertus ostium #nyx x reader #fem #i hope you enjoy it

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hoonface · 7 years

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11 QUESTIONS GAME THINGY

Tagged by the beautiful @s-lay-ing !! Thank you so much for tagging me and I hope you get to know me better through all these games! (I’m sorry if I missed one or two omg I’m gonna go check after this) and it was so fun! I really enjoy getting to know everyone a bit better and I hope you like my...eccentricities? This was so fun to do, and thanks again!

Tagging: @wonuthewhale @healinghoshi @jisoosmeoli @jisoominghao and my new friend, @vitaminniedk !!! And of course anyone else who wants to do this because I would absolutely love to get to know you all better <3

Here’s the thing: either you answer the questions I answered OR you answer the questions I made at the bottom, as simple as that. Then create another 11 questions IF you wish 😅

a8, here we go:

• What are your five favorite songs from your bias group? Seventeen: Mansae, Adore U, Very Nice, Pretty U, Healing & Smile Flower

• What are your five favorite songs (kpop) not from your bias group?

Bangtan’s Not TODaY

BlackPink’s As If It’s Your Last

Hey Mama – EXO CBX

Love Paint – Nu’est Cause that song is SO GOOD YALL ARE SLEEPING ON TALENT

BTS’ Lost

Honourable mentions: Twice’s TT CAUSE ITS SO CATCHY, Infinite’s The Eye (lord my first thoughts on Sungjong were “Yoon Jeonghan when he had blonde long hair”, Jin’s Awake.

• What are your five favorite non-kpop songs? oh goDDDD YOURE DIGGING UP MY PAST XDD

You just want ATTENTION YOU DON’T WANT MY LOVE – Charlie Puth’s Attention

Cake By The Ocean – DNCE ( I don’t know it’s just catchy leaf me alone)

Of course you can’t have Justin Bieber not here even though I don’t really like him himself XD – Cold Water

Jess Glynne’s Hold My Hand

Immortals – Fall Out boy

• Who is your bias and why do you like them? LEE JIHOOOOOOOOON OH MY GOD okay.

I love baby because as much as I love all thirteen of my dorks, I can’t imagine having anyone else as my bias. Yes, I had stanning issues and I admittedly still do, Choi Seungcheol is still my main bias wrecker after lol what 11 months? You can’t just forget your first bias. Anyway, because. Lee Jihoon makes my heart so soft, every time he’s adorable, he doesn’t even have to try. He makes me so happy and he’s just such a hard working person and what is there he cannot do? Like what 5 instruments? Studied classical music? Dances like an adorable little fluff bumblebee BUT IS ACTUALLY OKAY BUT HIS BODY MIGHT BE SMALL BUT HIS CHARISMA IS NO JOKE AND YOU ARE NOT LIVING IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD HIM RAP. He’s just so talented, I mean like violin with EDM and Jeonghan’s voice, he’s just such a genius. I have never heard so much music that I love and admire and appreciate so much and it just feels like a blessing to love him. I mean like you mean I get to love him? For free? Like there’s no catch? Are you kidding me? I still can’t believe he’s real and we get to love him. He’s just I just love him. I can’t really explain why, but I can tell you that as much as I do love all 13 of my sunshines, I can’t imagine not being Jihoon biased. As much as I am in danger of becoming Seungcheol, Jeonghan, and anyone else trashed, at the end of the day I still love Woozi the most. I hope that word vomit of fangirling made sense.

• What do you usually wear for winter/autumn/spring/summer? What’s your “style”? My style is “black.” Like actually, I wear a LOT OF BLACK AND yeah hoodies, jumpers, sweaters, pullovers, leggings and sometimes jeans, the like.

• For your bias group, what was your favorite hair style/era for each member? Seungcheol: hmmmm well I really liked the black hair he did during Caratland and the brown hair he had during Weekly Idol.

Hannie: fight me on this, but I think Jeonghan looks like a majestic gorgeous angel with any hair colour. I mean like okay Adore U Killed me so hard because WHAT THE HELL. HOW CAN HE BE SO DAMN PRETTY IM CRYING BRB MY HEART IS BLEEDING ok im back anyway I also really love the short brown/red hair he had like in between Going Seventeen and Al1 hold up let me get a photo to bless you all:

Josh: I NEED JOSH’S MANSAE HAIR BACK. NOT NECESSARILY FOREHEAD UP BUT LIKE FOREHEAD WOULD BE APPRECIATED BUT LOOK AT HIS FLUFFY ORANGE HAIR IN MANSAE DANCE PRACTICE I NEED THAT BACK AND ALSO JOSH WITH BROWN HAIR. I know im not stating eras LOL

Jun: honestly, like now? I really like his hair now. Junhui always just looks 1000103293%

Hosh: now as well? I really like him with black hair, he looks cute af LETS NOT FORGET THE BROWN HAIR TOO

Wonwoo: THE HAIR HE HAD AT CARATLAND. ADORE U CAUSE BLACK HAIRED WONWOO OH LOOOOOOOORDDDD AND HIM WITH GLASSES SUCH CUTE

OOJI: this is such a hard decision. Yes, I do miss his blonde small ponytail sticking out from 17 Project, but his PiNK FOREHEAD HAIR IN ADORE U IN THE SMALL OVAL GOOOODDDD and I also KASDHKASDHKASDHKASHDKJASDH HIM WITH BROWN HAIR YALL IM FANGIRLING SO HARD LIKE IM WAVING MY HANDS AS IF SOMEONES WATCHING ME OKAY LEE JIHOON DURING THE ASIAN ARTIST AWARDS AND HIM WITH THE BROWN HAIR AND THE FRINGE I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT

DK: his Adore U hair. Thank you.

Mingyu: ok Mingyu was my second bias after Seungcheol and tbh Seungcheol wasn’t my bias for long but it feels like it was long because I died a lot because of him and not just at the time he was my bias like for example, last night when It was revealed HIS HAIR IS SILVER WYD SEUNGCHEOL anyway but the Mansae era ^tm goD THAT WAS A BLESSING and him with brown hair is really cute too but I also really like him with black hair heck basically almost everything

The8: tbh like now? I didn’t really like his metallic greeny silver hair he had near Adore U and his ramen head wasn’t the best XD but lord MINGHAO IS KILLING ME THESE COUPLE ERAS

Seungkwan: THE FREAKING UM ROSE GOLD WHY DID PLEDIS NOT KEEP THAT LIKE ACTUALLY OH MY GOD THE FIRST CRAZY IN LOVE STAGE ASDHSKJADHSKJDH IM SO PISSED PLEDIS DIDN’T KEEP THAT

Vernon: hiS BLACKKKKKKK OR THE Q & A MV HAIR ALSDHASDKJAS

Dino: now. He looks so damn good and I can’t say I miss his astro boy hair back in Mansae XD

• How did you “discover” kpop and how did you discover vixx? OK SO IT WAS A FATEFUL AUGUST 25TH 2016! A THURSDAY AFTERNOON AFTER SCHOOL! I hopped onto my computer after school. So like theres this Korean girl group at my school that walks around sometimes singing songs or just yelling at each other in Korean XD and at first I was like …kpop? DON’T KILL ME FOR THIS BUT LETS BE REAL EVERYONES FIRST THOUGHT ON KPOP IS GANGNAM STYLE. And so since I do like watching choreography very much, I searched on YouTube, hardest kpop dances. One of the videos there showed Mansae hide ver. Of the dance practice and I was like oh this looks nice and its catchy too *makes mental note to youtube that later* *youtubes it* it starts to play the MV and I was like is this song I was looking for? And then I got to the chorus and I’m just like ALSDHJLASDKJLSKAJKLJ and I BASICALLY CRASHED INTO THE FANDOM OVERNIGHT AND IT WAS SO FUN BECAUSE I GOT TO SLOWLY DROWN MYSELF IN EVERY MEMBER LOL and Vixx? Uhhh I just heard about them somewhere XD but Shangri-la sounds really nice, it sounds like Chinese music but it’s in Korean, I like it. • What does your phone case look like? Fun fact about me: I actually don’t have a phone case. My parents are the type to not spend money on “useless things” and a phone case is one of them (well for me anyway) and I have a vintage iPhone 4S, and all the cases that I do have are from my relatives or something and I don’t like the cases XD there’s this one black one that I would use except I can’t turn it off cause the off button part of the case is really hard. So yeah! No phone case and it makes it even thicker ._. oh yeah I lost my phone lmao

• Do you normally browse Tumblr on your phone or on pc? PC. Depends if my phone/tab has been confiscated or not tbh XD but normally PC so I can save photos and it’s a lot faster.

• How are you doing? Got any plans for the day/night? eh. Alright I guess, tonight all I have to do is practise piano and because I just started school again, there’s no homework~~~

Now, my questions:

1_ a girl group choreo you’d love to see a boy group do

Tbh I don’t watch girl group choreo (NOTE: I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST GIRL GROUPS AND THEIR CHOREO I JUST DON’T WATCH IT FOR SOME REASON BUT I LIKE BLACKPINK AND YEAH) I’d like to see Seventeen dance to Boombayah XD THAT HAIR SWINGING HAHAHAHA I WANT JEONGHAN DOING THE HAIR SWINGING THING 2_ a boy group choreo you’d love to see a girl group do

Any girl group dance to Mansae pls and thank you 3_ sm, jype, yg and pledis do a world tour individually and set up their concerts on the same day, different venues obviously: which one would you attend? (as in smtown, happy pledis etc)

Definitely Pledis. Actually tbh its not Seventeen I won’t go, cause I only stan one group and wouldn’t spend money on a concert showing a group I don’t stan. 4_ a kpop song that is a guilty pleasure for you? Uhhh tbh I don’t really have any guilty pleasures in kpop, but I mean like I guess TT? Even though I wouldn’t feel guilty listening to that? 5_ a dream kpop x western artist collab? …I would like to see Seventeen collab with one of their idols :D 6_ monster/lucky one or lotto? Pretty u or very nice? Beautiful or shine forever? (Repackage edition B) )

I haven’t heard Lucky so I’m going with Lotto. WHY ARE YOU ALL SO MEAN HOW COULD YOU MAKE ME PICK BETWEEN PRETTY U AND AJU NICE kahsdkjsh …lord this is so hard- pass. I haven’t heard Shine Forever, so Beautiful. 7_ what’s the sickest you’ve attended school/uni/work etc?

Sickest? Uh I have been sick enough to stay home but I went to school because I’m a responsible girl who takes schoolwork seriously. Or was it cause it was exam period lol. 8_ adore u or shining diamond? mansae or rock? pretty u or chuck? very nice or healing? boom boom or smile flower? don’t wanna cry or crazy in love? (I’m running out of questions 😂)

Adore U, Mansae, Pretty U, Healing, Smile Flower, Don’t Wanna Cry. (that was s ohard omG) 9_ are you some sort of patriotic? (Not the “fuck the rest of the world we’re number one and we’ve never done anything wrong” kind, but idk, do you identify with your country? its customs, traditions etc?)

…I don’t even know what patriotic means omg I feel uneducated. Ahh…um no not really XD 10_ have you watched studio ghibli movies? If so, which one is your favorite?

I watched Spirited Away when I was very young I think and I watched it in Japanese with Chinese sub which I cannot read ._. 11_ if I traveled to your country, which places would you recommend me to visit?

…honestly there’s nothing that good in Australia XDD but I guess if you like steak, go for it? And the Gold Coast and we have a couple theme parks, Sydney Opera House I guess? To see where seventeen SHOT THEIR HEALING MV AKSDHASKJDH and Luna Park? Tbh I haven’t been that much around Australia I am a crap tour guide I apologise sincerely.

#tag games #thank you so much omg #s-lay-ing #mutuals

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team-adults-blog · 7 years

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4.08-4.13

Hi friends. I haven’t written since Ep 4.07. And then I didn’t want to write them all individually, so here are the highlights of the season, broken down by character. I waited until after the finale to see if any of my issues would be resolved. Would not recommend reading in one sitting. Below is 6,750+ words (10 pages single spaced in word) and some tangents. Please don’t read it in one sitting, I’m sure you have better things to do.

Warning: A higher emotion to jokes ratio.

This gets pretty critical. I loved the first half of the season, but the second half was hit and miss.

Octavia (? /+)

Wowwieee what an arc. Wasn’t sure exactly where she was going the whole time, but I generally enjoyed the ride.

Kane’s body guard. Fight with Dad!Kane. Pushed off a cliff. Ilian. Still have mixed feelings about Ilian. INDRA LOVE.

I’m happy she got to talk to Bellamy in the finale, but of course, after trying and failing to tell each other they loved one another all season, the radio cuts out, preventing it again. Typical. It still hurt. But then it hurts that much more after when Clarke doesn’t get to talk to Abby.

I like the reluctant leadership role Octavia finds herself in a lot. She acknowledges she’s not a natural leader like her brother or Clarke, but she’s being pushed to lead anyway. Indra’s council that all leaders have help/ a team is so so so so so so so so important for O to realize. She’s not entitled or arrogant like Jaha. She’s strong and humble and it will make her a great leader. I’m also glad she’s like a queen or emperor or whatever and not heda or commander. It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life. And they’re feeling [claustrophobic.]

And this old world is a new world and a bold world for me- would have been another appropriate lyric to throw out, but it lacks a joke and is not as obvious a reference. Same song btw.

Indra (+)

Indra had a fantastic season. I loved the depth her character got and like whoa! Daughter! Lets go back and rewatch S1-3 with this knowledge as we look at how she interacts with Octavia. I need to talk about 4.10’s conclave because holy bajobie. Such good acting. Much emotion. Give Adina Porter a series regular role. Why the hell did they make Roan a series regular when he just died. SHE DESERVES MORE. SHE IS INCREDIBLE. Ok so. We got Indra rebuilding a relationship with her estranged daughter, who have different ideas of faith and leadership. We get serious Octavia mentorship. Her conversation with Kane when he’s telling her that if Octavia makes it out of the conclave it’ll all be because of her and he’s thankful and also like I miss you, we were friends. And She’s like… you can have multiple mentors that teach you different things. And also I hope she’s ok too. We can try and be friends again. Then boom. Guess who ruins it? Fricking Thelonious Jaha. Kindra better have rebuilt in that time gap. I need them to be friends again. Plus they’re both really important influences and mentors to Octavia so they WILL interact, even if they’re disagreeing. I’d like to see that too. Show me the friendship rebuild. I need it.

Gaia (+)

From the first moment she was on screen I said, I don’t know her, but I love her. And then I found out she’s Indras BLOOD daughter. Not adopted. BLOOD. Her face is so expressive. I would love to see where S5 takes her. She’s obvs in the bunker, right?

Ilian (eh)

A generally nice boy. He took Octavia home to meet the parents…that was a poor joke, but not bad enough that I feel the need to remove it. I can feel cringes already. He helped O out of some bad situations and helped her grow. I wasn’t a fan of the cave sex, but I think I get where it came from. I still have no idea how he blew up the Ark without being stopped. He was a decent one season character. OH. It was nice in his first ep that we got to see the destruction A.L.I.E. caused on a more personal level for the grounders. While Ilian’s story can’t represent the experience of all grounders who became chipped, it does a good job of letting the viewer see the devastation she caused. By feeling sorrow for this grounder family, you can imagine that multiplied across all the clans and boom. Lots of sadness all over the coalition.

Echo (+)

She may have done some pretty messed up things but I’m still loving her. I loved her when she and Bellamy met. I was thinking, “wow we get another badass warrior woman. This show is great.” Then she helped blow up Mount Weather and I was all. “I don’t know if I can still love her… I still want to and sort of do, but I don’t know if I should.” She made sure Bellamy wasn’t inside though, you’ve got to give her credit for that. AND THEN. She wants to be buds with Bell and he’s all like. You’re a frickin spy and you killed my girlfriend. I can never trust you. And her face falls and I’m like oh, Echooooo. Someday you’ll be buds or more. In the conclave she’s a sneaky little cheater which I want to be mad at, but it was so smart and she was just trying to save her King. Her face falls AGAIN and you get where she’s coming from. She’s exhiled. King ded. Riding in to save Bell/ sneakily following him to try and find safety. One cool grounder. I really like her. I’m glad she made it into space because that will be really cool for future plotlines/ flashbacks while she’s learning how everything works.

Roan (eh)

Everything he does makes sense for his character. Most of the conflict in the 4A storyline comes from a lack of/poor communication between him and skaikru. Banishing Echo was just, but you died 5 min later and without her Azgeda literally has no clear leader. He was p cool but not my fave. They could have explored his backstory a lot more and gone in some interesting directions had they chosen to.

Clarke (?)

-a little confused?

-I get her plans fall through at every turn

-bellamy? You’re worth something to me. She saves bellamy in the rover/ tank scene. Then at some point Jaha’s influence becomes more important. Jaha potential mentorship made for interesting parallels, and made me actually a little interested in Jaha. But then he screws her over with the bunker.

She shoots at Bellamy?!?!?! But only a warning shot. And then 30 min later she’s forgiven? Man he must really love you.

Finale: wow lots of emotional Bellarke. Wowieeee. Ofc Clarke goes to the tower. Ofc she lives. But. How? How much food was left in the lab? Assuming they actually left enough for Raven, was it 5 years’ worth? How did the bunker get buried in rubble and ash (I know it was in the temple) but Becca’s lab stay perfectly fine AND sealed? It survived the first time, and has medical equipment so Clarke could treat her radiation poisoning. HOWEVER. She should have had some scars 6 years and 7 days later. What is Clarke dying her hair with? It’s really cute that she talked to Bellamy all that time to stay sane. He gave her hope. That’s really nice.

With some kid named Maddie (spelling?) now. How’d that happen? And she’s a nightblood? I’m sure this will all be explained to me so I’m not going to spiral here.

Bellamy (+)

What a great season for Bellamy. He gets emotional fixing from S3, emotional development with his sister and Kane and Clarke. He was an absolute hero in the finale. That was prime Bellamy. Holy cow was that his episode. Sure Clarke was doing things too but. Wow. He talked to Octavia, sad. He comforted Raven. He comforted Echo. He was on fiaahhh. Very happy with his season. We need a new name for this season- Bellamarie or Bernie or something that shows his growth.

Murphy & Emori (+)

Good teamwork. Glad Murphy is happy with his gal. Glad they’re both alive and in space. He’ll be the fun conflict/ complaining guy up on the Ark but still do what needs to get done. Emori is going to learn to trust these 6 other people and then no one else. I’m here for it.

Nate Miller (+)

He got rid of that trash that is Bryan. Bryan bugged Miller’s jacket in S3 or did y’all forget? Bryan wanted to let everyone die on the trip to Azgheda. Nate deserves better. He GOT better. Jackson is pure and morally right most of the time and is just way way better.

David Miller (+)

So he gave into the masses and shocked Kane. He understands mob power and mentality, but I thought they were buds. It hurt a little, but I see why he did it.

Father son guard duty was awesome.

Sacrificing for Nate was heart wrenching. I want more of the Millers.

I became strangely attached to his character after he interrupted Kabby’s reoccurring eye sex back at the start of S3. Also if you read about the casting of the millers it will break your heart even more. (link) this was all I could find in a 2 min search, but they’re really tight and it’s lovely.

Raven (+)

-so so so happy Sinclair came back in 4.11. I love him. So so much. We deserved more of him. When I saw Allesandro Juliani’s name on the opening guest credits (and not having watched any promos) I was so excited. Guys. He had a wife that I never got to meet. Will we ever get to meet her??? Abby’s already adopted Raven but you can never have too many adopted parents. I adopt them all the time. You don’t have to tell them. It’s fine. They need a good kid like me to look after. I’m cry if I keep thinking about Cindy, who was too young to actually be my mom, but was my high school mom all the same. But cooler. And with fun verb songs. Kay now I’m cryin about my Spanish teacher brb y’all. (I actually was for the record)

Ok. Back to Sinclair and Raven. Everything was beautiful. He validated her for her, not just for her super mind. That love and support was just so lovely because raven only sees herself as valuable if she can contribute with her brain. The tank scene where they touched the glass? I know that’s also common for love and hope in prison glass/grate scenes but like. Ian directed this ep. It was not a coincidence. Not at ALLLLLLLLLL. Especially with DNR written on Jasper’s hand held up to the glass. And we know Kane trying to open the bunker was a deliberate call-back to the hatch because the writers tweeted it. At this time I would like to thank Bailey and Peter for telling me I would like Lost so that I may make these connections. The ep was great because of all the emotionnnnn (4.11). Sinclair deserved better.

her surprise at the delinquents returning/ Bellamy hugging her is another emotional stab at my heart.

Raven Reyes is one bamf and I love her with all of my heart. I’m so happy she got to spacewalk, and it was really sweet Clarke figured out why she was happy about that.

Jackson (+)

Oh my gosh Jackson got a first name and a boyfriend this season and I’m so happy for him! Honestly, he delivers a lot of “the viewer needs to know this so we’ll give the lines to Jackson as him talking to Abby,” so it was really nice to see him get some development. Jackson, Nyko, and David Miller were characters that I was happy to see getting lines and screen time. Now all I have is Jackson. I’m considering getting attached to Costa but he just stands there so. Maybe not.

Nyko (-)

Nyko sacrificing himself for Luna was ok when it was for the greater good and all that, but with how Luna’s story ended up being, I wish he’d just lived. It wouldn’t have been as meaningful if someone else had died, but she doesn’t do anything that makes him dying for her worth it. It just makes me sad.

Luna (-)

I understand Luna’s resentment of being used for her nightblood. However, I don’t completely follow her path to wanting everyone to die. All of her people died, so there’s pain there, but Luna was supposed to have turned her back on violence, despite being good at it. The shift from I am reluctantly helping you (when Raven convinces her and Nyko dies) to I hate this one group of people so much I have now changed my perspective on the human race that they are all terrible and need to die. If I have to spend significant time retracing Luna’s story in my mind to try and figure out how she got to this point, the writers aren’t doing their job in tying episodes together and making her arc progress logically. I’m a nerd. I’m willing to take the time and try and figure it out. But really? Luna could have entered the conclave with the idea to share the bunker, which would have made sense to me? But then Octavia wouldn’t be able to have that growth. So. I don’t really know. Generally disappointed.

I will say, I love a good parallel or call back. When Ariana (that kid who came to Arkadia with Luna and Nyko back when Flokru died) was dying, she said something like “from the water we are born to the water we return.” When she said it again as she drowns Roan it was so cool. I’m sorry for Roan and all, but it was a cool variation of yu gonplei ste odon which all the other grounders seemingly say. I find both expressions pleasing because of the ability to shift their meaning based on tone and context. Mercy and comfort vs basically die bitch. Love it.

Kabby (+++, End--)

Kabby, as a unit, because these characters are more than their relationship. Holy cow. 4.01: we see guilt and forgiveness and love and a face caress in front of Clarke, who we see is cool with it, but also a little sad. 4.02: SEX BA-BEEE. Jake’s rings. Heart eyes. Then Abby takes the rings off- off camera. Which is not super cool because we didn’t get to see her make that decision, but they just had sex and I will pick my battles. Hug. Abby returns to go where she can be useful. I LIKED THIS because it recognized they are individuals with different skill sets and allows them to have plotlines and conflicts of their own. Abby is not just hanging around Polis and all those grounder strangers and popping onscreen to be Marcus’ girlfriend lady. I respect the separation. I HATED THIS because it separated them. Which meant less kabby scenes because they were not in the same physical location. The walkie scenes warmed my heart. That was beautiful. BUT THEN. They were apart. For ten episodes. Ten. There were thirteen total episodes in the season. They were together for three. I know Clarke’s story is the A plot darling and more important and I accept that. But her narrative and decision making process was all over the place this season and I do NOT accept that I was denied a reunion scene after Kane and Abby were apart for ten. Episodes. And then completely left out of the finale. It’s disrespectful and rude. To the characters and their storylines, which now have unanswered questions (to follow below) and a 6 year time gap. We’d better get some fucking flashbacks or something because last time there was only a THREE MONTH time gap and the emotional consequences of Mount Weather was mishandled or brushed off until Bellamy had to get a redo to fix the shitshow that was his S3 this past season. I have concerns.

Abby (started off +, end of season MAJOR--)

Kabby amazingness at the beginning and then Abby getting her own plotlines was super satisfying. I had some issues with Abby and medical ethics, but SO DID SHE! Those are hard questions to grapple with and I’m not mad at her for anything she did there. She got talked into a lot of the questionable things she did- which is good in that I can defend her to these assholes, but not good in that she was able to be talked into a morally grey decision. Abby and Raven were great. As they always have. Even when they fight and I have to explain the fight and why it’s ok to someone who will continue to say, “Whatever. I still hate Abby.” You’re entitled to your opinion, but it’s wrong. Kids these days don’t want to empathize with the adult and try to see things from their perspective. Ofc Abby doesn’t want Clarke putting herself in danger. She’s her MOM. Ofc kids identify with Clarke. But take a sec and try to understand where the other person is coming from too. Abby and your own parental unit. Sympathy and empathy are important. I don’t want anymore “oh I didn’t think of it that way.” Once you’ve considered Abby’s side of conflict, and you decide you still don’t like her (and not just to make me mad), that’s totally fine. You can feel that way, Z.

Didn’t like that Clarke and Abby were in the same room and not talking to each other? Yeah, idk.

Freeing Bellamy was awesome.

Not telling Kane about being sick- I have conflicting opinions. On one side, she’s sick and doesn’t think she can do anything about it, so don’t worry Kane until you’re together. They haven’t really had alone time since they reopened the bunker, so are we surprised she didn’t tell Kane yet? Not really. Then there’s the “don’t worry anyone at all by keeping it a complete secret” method. By keeping it a secret, you don’t have to face it full on. Your loved ones don’t know, so they don’t treat you any differently. I don’t know if this is super common or just in my head, but with cancer, it’s not uncommon for parents not to tell their kids that they’ve been diagnosed until they’re in later stages and showing symptoms? Alternatively, if their relationship is as solid as it is in my heart, there’s no real reason to keep her illness from Kane. He’s hurt, but aside from her own fear and denial, there’s no real reason for omission.

UNLESS. She��s not sick. Hear me out- Raven is having multiple seizures each day, and Abby began having hallucinations around roughly the same time. So if the illness was affecting them the same way, she ought to be symptomatic. Unless she’s not? It could be affecting her differently. But there were other people in the lab who know about Abby, and I have faith in Jackson that he can be subtle, but how did he avoid spilling the beans in front of Kane before Raven? Abby is his fam and you know he’s gonna be checking up on her even if he does have a super cute new relationship. So that means Abby isn’t progressing with her illness at the same speed Raven is, which is plausible, but she apparently hasn’t had a seizure or any other issue since the one hallucination. So I’m feeling the Clarke with radiation was a dream. BUT Jackson did a scan back in the lab, which is how we know she’s sick, so how do we explain that away? Why even bring up the fact that Abby is still sick and that Kane didn’t know, just to LEAVE THEM BOTH OUT OF THE FINALE AND NEVER ADDRESS THE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS OF: 1) how will Abby get better? 2) how will Kane and Abby deal with the fallout of a secret?

We don’t know. We time jumped 6 years and 7 days and don’t know. Flashbacks are the only solution.

Deciding to die? Let’s tear that apart. It happened right after David Miller wrote Nate’s name down, sacrificing himself. Abby’s feeling hella guilty, but I blame Jaha for making her feel like shit. Abby is the most hopeful, stubborn character on the show, and it felt a little out of character for her to decide she wanted to die, straight out. Not sacrifice herself for someone else. If the sickness and the guilt are supposed to be the motivators I’m still not convinced Abby wanted to die. Maybe just me. This scene was awesome for Kane, great writing, but Abby was just there for him to be a great character off of? A little confused.

Kane (++/eh)

I would like to start calling him Marcus at this point but I think that would make everyone uncomfortable?

Sillyness first: SHIRTLESS TWICEEEEEEEE. Ok done. Kane could not catch a freakin break. Abby leaves, which sucks but it’ll be ok. Then his daughter starts causing trouble and he has to ground her, but she dies on the way and he’s thrown in jail with his son. But they find out she’s ok. A little awk talk with stepdaughter Clarke (pre-clack phase) is a momentarily nice, but then no one wants to listen to him and he’s right about everything, but what use is that when no one will follow you? What’s a being to a mob? Jaha ruins everything (again) right when he had helped get Octavia back on track. He’d just started to fix things with his bff Indra too. Everything comes crashing down.

Like Jackson, Kane said things that were advicy but in character, but that maybe weren’t always merited? I don’t know how to explain it, but there were times when it felt like the show was going HEY. MORALS. HEY. THIS IS IMPORTANT. But Kane’s saying it so it’s THEME important instead of the viewers need these deets, Jackson tell ‘em, son. After the diplomat stuff early on, I’m not really sure what Kane as supposed to be doing? He was just sort of there in a leadership role, saying these wise things. Which he did beautifully, I might add. But he didn’t have a clear story going with all the worry and distress he went through. Unless that in itself was the point? Looping back to the issue of being right vs being an effective leader- if Kane and Jaha were being presented in that light I get it but there ought to have been more?

Dad!Kane was fantastic. Lots of hugs. I’m happy with this side of his character. Beautiful and emotional acting. Ian is my fave forever.

Jaha (-)

How dare you bring up Jake. It’s NOT the same situation. And Clarke? Was? Standing? Right? There? Rude. Abby told Jaha about Jake thinking she was talking to a friend. She ain’t yo friend no mo. She thinks you’re an insane but charismatic leader. Marcus was a good man. Damn right! I was screaming HE STILL IS SHE’S GONNA SAVE HIM! And then Abby gets to say the predictable and extremely exciting He still is. And then stab him. Justice. The entire world cheered. She should have stuck him with something more lethal, but that’s not who Abby Griffin is, and I respect that.

Jaha is a dick and I hope he died in the S4/S5 time gap. But I would also like to see his death. Is that too harsh? Ok so. Jaha as Clarke’s leader was interesting when I thought he was relating to her, and I was on board to explore where that would go. We know they would have had a past relationship on the Ark, and an actual personal one because of Wells at that. But all he wasn’t a positive guiding figure for her. He made her hate herself. He made Abby hate herself. He made Kane hate himself. But get this: He made them hate themselves by putting the blame for HIS OWN IDEAS AND ACTIONS ONTO THEM. He has no soul. He takes zero responsibility for what he did on the Ark, or Allie, moving into the bunker or like. Suggesting the lottery system. He says it, even if he didn’t think it was a good idea, at the Clarke and list incident in Arkadia. He RESUGGESTS it in the bunker in 4.12, only to go “Marcus, this is a shit idea, we can’t do that. They’re already about to riot. How can you make them stop?” Thelonious frickin Jaha. This was your idea. You moved these people into the bunker. YOU are the reason they are comfortable and just got used to the idea of surviving and now it’s being taken away. Marcus Kane had NOTHING to do with that. Don’t you put that evil on [his soul], Ricky Bobby. And you also TOLD the dude with the kid to fight against the grounders- which would get EVERYONE kicked out of the bunker if they lost (which ofc they would) according to Octavia’s rules. Everything that’s going wrong right now is your fault.

I have some serious issues with his wardrobe. The monk hood was a little silly, but I preferred that to the forever 21 boob shirt he was rocking for the second half of the season. If you’re going to wear a chesty shirt, go on and show some cleavage, Jaha. Don’t wear a shirt under it. They should have just left him in the normal zip up from 4.01. He looked normal. It was nice.

We loved to hate him, but now that he’s making everyone feel bad about themselves, good riddance. Be gone foul demon.

How the show talks about/writes/deals with death

Killing main characters is good for keeping viewers on the edge of their seat with the knowledge that no one is safe. With warring factions, plague, and radiation, we’d be fools to think that any character (aside from Clarke, probably) is completely safe. Grey’s Anatomy has killed-off a huge number of their cast when actors decide to leave the show, so I’m super used to the concept and also super worried all the time. SPOILER: I was so worried they were going to kill Stephanie instead of writing her off the show, but they didn’t. Her exit was strong and hopeful and I’m v. emo about it. However, Shonda Rhimes and the Grey’s writers, at least I hope and think, have learned that killing characters for dramatic effect and because you’re running out of plot ideas, so let’s just kill someone is poor writing. Thus the last few main and secondary characters to leave the show have been write-offs instead of kills. It’s more fulfilling. Still, in the setting of the 100, it makes more sense for characters to die than to disappear into the background. Yet when killing characters, writers have to be careful about the message they’re sending.

Lexa and Lincoln both had deaths that upset the fandom because of the real-world context fans are living in. The show got a lot of backlash for the killings and gay-baiting with Lexa appearing in the finale. Plot wise, Lexa was badass and really interesting as a character past the love relationship with Clarke; her relationships with Indra and Kane, and her role as commander and a peace broker were much more interesting to me. However, her character development was inconsistent- she died fighting for peace and “blood must not have blood” which, come on, they could have come up with a new catchy slogan, but then pops up in the C.o.L. all slashy and war-time-killing-machine-Lexa. Lincoln’s fall-out was because the show was killing another P.o.C. when white characters had been in near-death situations and survived.

Because of the blacklash, the show brought up the two again, giving them some respect and saying that their deaths still affect the characters. BUT. I liked that they did this, more-so with Lincoln because it felt so important for Octavia’s character development, saying “look where you’re headed, is this who you want to be? This isn’t who Lincoln would want you to be.” Which worked well, provided the characters saying those lines to her actually knew him at least a little. Abby talking to Clarke about Lexa was perfect and sufficient for her respects because it shows Abby accepting her daughter as Bi and Clarke’s pain over lost love.I don’t really get how Niylah and Lexa would have met, but Clarke being able to talk to her about Lexa was good, I just wish Niylah did something outside of that “support Clarke” role for most of her scenes.

BUT. Maybe I’m cynical in thinking that the only reason Lexa and Lincoln are brought back up is because of the backlash, but other characters have been completely forgotten. Pike is mentioned a bit, but no one got super attached to him over his villain-arc and redemption episode that came too late in the season to gain him much sympathy. Monty’s mom, on the other hand, would have played significantly into Monty’s character development, but is never mentioned (?) Monty tells Clarke that she’s not the only messed up one, which is sort of him saying that he’s going through grief of killing his mom. Twice. But he’s apparently fine other than the one fight he has with Clarke over the List™, which was actually more about his part in Mount Weather than his mother. Hannah Green has not been mentioned since her death.

Which leads me to serious concerns about how Jasper’s death has been and will be handled…

Jasper (major -)

So this is where shit’s gonna get real for a few minutes. This plotline hurt me. The whole season I was thinking, “I hope Jasper doesn’t die like this. I’m ok with him dying, but not like this.” I didn’t want Jasper to commit suicide. His narrative has gone from goofball to grief to depression and if you’re telling me the only end to depression is suicide- on one of my favorite shows- I have a problem with that. I have an even bigger problem with Jasper being semi-responsible for a mass suicide pact.

I don’t think showing serious topics such as suicide is wrong; a show representing real emotional and mental thought processes is good. But they cannot drop the ball and not face the real world consequences of showing that story in a way that doesn’t deal with Jasper’s story after he’s dead. His story isn’t over just because he’s not on screen, and that’s an important message the writers need to show. I need to see how fucked up Jasper’s death leaves Monty. My point is, it’s important to see how killing yourself doesn’t end the pain. Let Monty be mad. Let him be hurt. Let him be upset. But show us it. Don’t tell me that he went through his grief process in space and is now A-ok. We need to see it. Otherwise. Jasper’s death has no emotional consequences- like Fox or Monroe, except that he was a main character and needs to have consequences.

This season was so dark. If Jasper’s death doesn’t come back in the emotional ways Lincoln and Lexa’s were, and instead is relatively forgotten like Hannah Green, showing that storyline was irresponsible. Don’t make people hurt just for the dramatic effect of it and then treat that hurt like its meaningless.

Harper (-)

If Harper is meant to be the opposite of Jasper in that she decided to live, and is the “hope” character, or the character that came close and then realized not wanting to live is different from wanting to die, I see what the writers were going for, but they failed. Here’s why: Harper has only functioned as a love interest for most of the season. In S3 she was working for Kane with Nate Miller and it was awesome. S4 has her going down a dark path, which it perfectly believable any one of her plotlines from the start could turn someone dark: crash-landing as a delinquent, being drilled in Mt. Weather, being around for all the darkness of S3 plot, and leaving the guy to be trampled. So I understand how she got here, I just don’t like that we’ve only seen it through her interactions with Monty. Let her be a person outside of the relationship too. So my issue with Harper is more of a Monty issue. We don’t get to see Harper making the decision not to drink the tea. We see her say “I love you” back to Monty, which as its own story independent of everything else happening would be fine. She realized she wanted to live. Good. However, when she said it wasn’t the right time on Monty’s side. His best friend just killed himself in front of him. He’s afraid his girlfriend has killed herself too, which would amplify the pain he’s already experiencing. Harper’s fine on her own, but when I compare her to Jasper (as I’m thinking I should) I hate her storyline because it didn’t fully get to the level it needed to. Monty tried much harder to be there for Harper, which could happen, but it pisses me off because Jasper is his best friend and you don’t abandon that just because you’ve got a girlfriend.

Monty (-)

Sometimes it’s hard to be sympathetic when you can’t empathize at all in the situation. Monty cannot imagine what Harper/Jasper’s going through, and that’s hard on both of them. It’s frustrating not to understand. I’ve been Monty, hating someone for “not trying hard enough” when they were just doing their best to stay alive. I’ve been Jasper too. It sucks to know you’re a mess, but you can’t explain it to make someone who hasn’t been where you are to understand. It’s frustrating to see how you’re affecting people you care about, but you can’t stop being the way you are.

We didn’t get to see Monty deal with the death of his mother. We need to see how he deals with Jasper’s death. Or if they decide not to flashback in S5, we need to see that the death of his best friend has changed him. I’m worried that the show will glaze over it or say Monty’s ok because he had Harper to help him get through it. Jasper’s death has to have real consequences for Monty so that we see how suicide affects the ones you leave behind for both Monty’s development and to make Jasper’s death mean something on the show. He could have died in the black rain if they didn’t want to carry the emotional weight of suicide and upset viewers and they should have thought that through.

Why I’m glad Bryan was written off instead of killed (+)

The whole gay-killing would have been worse after Lexa, even though I predicted his death. Good on them for writing him off. Bryan and Miller had important, basal, essential differences. The show demonstrated how you can love someone, but can’t be with them because of irreconcilable differences. If there had been more time to show the emotional fall-out from their break-up, it probably would have been clearer that it was actually a break-up…

Predictions made back at the start and how they worked out

My death predictions were Bryan or Harper dying. I didn’t want Harper to die, and I saw problems with Bryan dying, so I’m glad he was written off instead.

I got tired of writing and stopped. I didn’t proof read this.Trying to remember 6 episodes worth of stuff was hard. Never again.

Kabby baby 2k17// Radiation + 6 years and 7 days. Make it so. Or like. Give them that little boy Jaha has no business acting as a guardian for. I maintain that Wells was good despite his father/ because he didn’t like the coldness of Thelonious, not because he was a good father to Wells. I’d prefer they take that child.

I cannot believe you read this whole thing. You are a very nice person for doing so.

If Kabby is not together is S5 I will no longer be watching the show because on/off relationships make for annoying writing and in reality probs unhealthy relationships. Do better writers. No Ross/ Rachel. No MerDer (But that actually was ok because it wasn’t forever and then they had real issues to work through which was good). More Jim/Pam. Ben/Leslie. Coach and Tami Taylor. Time man/ Penne. Time man and Penne x infinity tbh. Can Sonya guest star on the 100? Please?

Happy Hiatus.

My attention turns to GoT: Ser Jorah and Petyr (Bae)lish.

Hopes: Daniel Portman keeps his real life facial hair because I would like Pod even more

#s4 #the 100 #rambles #just my thoughts #not all of them are good ones

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Congratulations! You have a new match!

This is the third time I have read the same six words today. I just turned 20 yesterday and yet I still haven’t engaged in a romantic relationship. It’s not that no guy has ever tried making a move. In fact, I can’t even count the number of men I rejected in the past. It’s just every guy I meet doesn’t fit my type. Some were too lanky, others lacked definition, and most looked unappealing.

This is why I recently signed up on Tinder[1], the ever-so famous dating app[2], hoping to finally see the one. With a single swipe[3], I can easily snatch any good-looking guy. But then most of the time, the attractive men were either tactless, rude or even worse, vulgar.

“Could be just another troll[4]”, I muttered under my breath as the sound of the ping[5] didn’t excite me as much anymore.

Lam-Ang, 22, Manila. Hello! I am awfully new to Tinder, so I apologize to the people I accidentally swiped right on!

I found myself giggling as I read over his bio[6]. I’d love a humorous man. However, the real deal lies on this random stranger’s photos. Why were there only two? Perhaps, he still wasn’t familiar with the app. Lam-Ang’s only photos were him smiling with a dog by the beach and him on top of a mountain. Well, I couldn’t see his face on the second photo, but from the first one, my jaw instantly dropped. Lam-Ang was probably over six feet tall. He had broad shoulders and a chiseled jaw. His furrowed eyebrows were offset by the boyish grin he had painted on his face. He was gorgeous.

“Very charming… Well, here goes nothing”, I sighed as I had my fingers crossed while staring at the three dots[7] on our empty conversation box.

Hello, Ines! Please know that I didn’t accidentally swipe right this time!

Hi! Oh, really now?

Yes. Btw[8], you can call me Lam.

How would I know you aren’t just being polite, Lam?

I swear I really am telling the truth.

You swear?

Yes. Trust me. Anyway, how’s your day going?

My day’s been pretty much normal. Nothing exciting. Hbu[9]?

Well, I’m still getting the hang of this Tinder thing. I never thought it would be this complicated.You’ll get the hang of it, don’t worry. I remember on my first day I unintentionally swiped right on a guy twice my age. It was sad because I didn’t know how to respectfully turn down his sugar daddy[10] offer.

Oh, damn. That’s unlucky.

I know I felt bad.

Not for him. For you! It’s not every day you get an offer like that.

WOW. Are you fr[11]?

I was kidding! Brb[12], Hayley stepped on a fork and now she’s crying.

Who’s Hayley?

Oh, Hayley’s my dog! The cute pup on my profile is her.

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Lam and I conversed day and night, for days and weeks. He was such a breath of fresh air. His charming personality added an intensity to his good looks which I absolutely admired. Our relationship was actually going way better than I expected, but the problem was that he would always be unavailable when I wanted to meet up or video chat. I was starting to become skeptical, so one day, I dropped the bomb[13].

Hey, Lam. Is there something wrong?

What do you mean? What made you say that?

It’s because you’d always start to slow-fade[14] whenever I try to initiate a video call or a meet up.

Hey, I don’t do that. I’m just really busy these past few days. I’ll make it up to you.

Okay, if that’s what you say. So, are you free Friday night?

Friday night? Er, I have a dinner with my friends.

But that’s what you said last week! Don’t you think it’s time for us to finally meet in person?

Alright, I’m sorry. Let’s meet up at that restaurant you love near your place.

Great! I can’t wait!

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It was Friday. The day I get to finally meet the man of my dreams. I put on my favorite red dress and arrived at my favorite restaurant just on time.

I scanned the bar for a guy wearing a white button-down. Finally, I see him seated at the farthest corner. From afar, I could already tell that he was skinnier than I expected. As I was walking towards him, I got confused. The guy wearing the white button-down was nowhere near the beautiful man I saw on Tinder. He was slim and angular, and his features were not as striking. Immediately, I turned around. Perhaps, that wasn’t him. I looked for another guy wearing a white button-down, but then to my surprise, someone tapped my shoulder.

It was him. The scrawny guy.

“Ines?”, he mentioned with a bashful and somewhat embarrassed tone.

“How do you know me? Who are you?”

“It’s me, Lam”, he answered and with that, I stormed out.

“No, you aren’t Lam. Lam is six feet tall with broad shoulders and a chiseled jaw. He is gorgeous, breathtaking even. He’s nothing like you!”, I said as my tone increased.

“This is me. I’m so sorry, Ines. This is why I didn’t want to meet up. I had a feeling you would react this way. I didn’t know how else to tell you because I really liked you and I thought telling you about the truth would just ruin everything”, he tried to explain.

“Well, you just did. I can’t believe you catfished[15] me!”, I retorted.

“Are you really this dense, Ines? I genuinely apologize for having to cover what I look like but do know that everything else was sincere. I really like you, but now that you think of it that way, I wouldn’t want to be in a relationship with someone who has superficial and hollow ideas of what love and beauty are”, Lam said as he walked away.

1 Tinder: Tinder is the world’s most popular app for meeting new people. It is a location-based social search mobile app that allows users to like (swipe right) or dislike (swipe left) other users, as well as permits users to chat if both parties swiped to the right. It is a platform commonly used by young adults ages 18 to 24 in order to engage in a sexual or romantic relationship.

2 App: App is short for the term application which means a downloadable software for a mobile device.

3 Swipe: Swiping is central to Tinder’s design. Users swipe right to “like” potential matches and swipe left to “dislike” or continue on searching for other potential matches.

4 Troll: An internet troll is someone who actively go out of their way to cause trouble on the internet. Their intent in engaging in social media platforms are commonly for disruptive and misleading purposes - often for no real reason at all.

5 Ping: A ping is the sound a mobile device makes whenever it receives a notification.

6 Bio: Bio is short for biography which is a space allotted for users to introduce themselves on the Internet.

7 Three dots: The three dots in an application refer to the opposite user typing a message.

8 Btw: An abbreviation for ‘by the way’

9 Hbu: An abbreviate for ‘how about you?’

10 Sugar daddy: A sugar daddy is a rich older man who lavishes gifts on a young woman in return for her company or sexual favors. An attractive young woman and a generous older man engaged in this type of relationship is termed as a sugar baby relationship.

11 Fr: An abbreviation for ‘for real’

12 Brb: An abbreviation for ‘be right back’

13 Drop the bomb: To drop the bomb is to do or say something very shocking and unexpected.

14 Slow-fade: Slow-fading is where a person slowly winds down contact with the other person he or she has been dating, leaving longer and longer between replies.

15 Catfishing: A catfish is someone who adopts a fictional online persona, particularly to lure someone into a relationship and to pursue deceptive online romances. Catfishers would often use fake profile pictures, names and even genders. The term “catfishing” gained popularity after the 2010 film Catfish. The movie is based on the story of a man named Yaniv Schulman who fell in love with a girl online who was actually using a fake identity.

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DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 102

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

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

genny: ??

lei-lei: what do you think it is?

genny: it's a note.

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

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

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

naho: ok then, let's do this!

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

lei-lei: *peeeeeek*

*creepy eyes are staring out* OWO

lei-lei: found hi-

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

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

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

naho: ?? *picks it up*

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

naho: come on, this way!

-elsewhere-

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

mina: coool! *taking pics with her iphone*

ochako: wow, look at the jelly fish!

kaminari: QuQ;;;;;;

Tokoyami: "??? Something wrong?"

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

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

jirou: *sweatdrop*

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

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

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

ochako: ^^

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

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

ochako: oh look at that one!

Todoroki: "H-Huh?"

Iida: *looking*

-she's pointing to one jellyfish-

ochako: it almost looks like a hot air balloon.

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

Iida: "Hm, it does."

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

mina: that would be totes cool!

-elsewhere-

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

kirako: what happened?

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

kirako: oh dear. ^^;

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

kirako: ^^; want something to eat?

Lucy: *nod nod* "A smoothie?"

kirako: sure thing. ^^

-elsewhere-

Rin: *walking through snow, checking the map*

stocking: *looking around*

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

stocking: good call.

-the shrine is just up ahead-

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

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

stocking: hm....?? gilda?

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

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

stocking: ...something in the shrine?

Rin: *looks up* "..."

*something comes rolling down the hill from the Shrine*

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

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

stocking: ?!?

*It's...Shura!*

stocking: !!!!!! shura!!

shura: *she's out cold*

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

shura: nnh...mama....

Rin: "Got it!" *lifts her*

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

-something watches in the distance-

-elsewhere-

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

naoya: ah, suck it up, cupcake.

Tachihara: "I will suck nothing up!"

hirotsu: my sincerest apologies for your apartment, naoya.

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

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

naoya: duh, of course.

Tachihara: "With a PS4?"

naoya: sure, why not.

Tachihara: "WOOT!"

-elsewhere-

sayaka: *on the bus to hoozuki* ^^

Passenger: *looking out the window* *sighs*

sayaka: ??

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

sayaka: ah.

Passenger: "The Ripper..."

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

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

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

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

sayaka: understandable. .u.;;

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

arisa: *nom*

Matsuri: ^w^

Chisato: *eating quietly*

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

Chisato: "..." *nods*

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

arisa: eh, nothing _we_ couldnt handle.

???: what are you, stupid?

arisa: -_-#

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

arisa: you know what nishinaka? bite my ass.

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

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

mika nishinaka: why you little-

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

mika's friend 2: yeah.

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

arisa: >XP

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

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

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

haruka: ^^;

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

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

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

arisa: AW COME ON! D8<

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

Chisato: "In all likelihood."

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

-elsewhere-

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

gilda: *patching up shura's injuries*

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

stocking: do you think she's poisoned?

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

stocking: *sigh*

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

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

stocking: take it easy, shura.

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

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

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

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

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

Rin: "What happened? Are you poisoned?"

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

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

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

Yukio: "The one Fujimoto saw?"

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

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

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

stocking: so why are you here?

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

stocking: that explains the blizzard.

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

-she explains everything-

stocking: ?!?!?

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

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

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

stocking: THIS ISNT SOMETHING TO JOKE ABOUT!

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

Yukio: -_-;

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

shura: cant. he's immortal.

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

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

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

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

stocking: im trying to think of something...

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

Yukio: "..."

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

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

stocking: *wiping her eyes*

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

shura: give shiro and mephisto my regards, ok?

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

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

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

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

-elsewhere-

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

sasori: what's up?

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

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

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

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

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

-elsewhere-

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

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

Kafka: "???" *checks*

walter 2: hello~

walter 3: hello~

walter 5: hello~

Walter Prime: "Hey!"

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

walter 2 + 3 + 5: playing smash.

Walter Prime: "I'm kicking butt!"

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

walter 3: maybe

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

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

Kafka: *covers his face, groans*

walter 5: i take that as a no then.

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

walter 2: never know if ya dont try.

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

-elsewhere-

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

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

arisa: nishinaka started it!

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

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

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

sayaka: hey, im sayaka miki nic-

arisa: *SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

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

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

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

Matsuri: "Yay, new friend!"

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

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

haruka: how nice.

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

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

-elsewhere-

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

stocking:........

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

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

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

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

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

gilda: !!!

Rin: "You felt it too, right?"

Yukio: "???"

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

-meanwhile-

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

???: "Welcome back."

shura: hachirou?

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

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

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

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

Hachirou: "You are Tatsuko--"

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

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

???: like hell she is!

shura: ?! *turns*

stocking: CROSS-SLASH!

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

shura: stocking!

stocking: you ok?

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

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

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

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

stocking: *screams out* GAH!

shura: !!!!

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

Yukio: *aims--*

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

stocking: *struggling to break free*

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

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

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

shura: *glares*

stocking: *trying to cut herself free*

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

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

stocking: *SLICE*

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

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

stocking: !!! *dodge*

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

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

shura: he's just a kid!

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

stocking: thanks.

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

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

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

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

Yukio: "?!"

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

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

shura:....waaaay too much info.

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

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

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

Hachirou: "NOW!"

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

Hachirou: "AH!"

Rin: "Stocking! Together!"

stocking: right, heaven and hell. REPENT MOTHERFUCKER!

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

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

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

shura: ......

Hachirou: *grabs Rin by the tail--*

Rin: "OW!"

Hachirou: *flings him into Stocking*

stocking: GRK-

shura: hachirou! stop this!

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

stocking: and how do you think _she_ feels?!

shura: !!

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

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

Hachirou: *constricts snakes around Stocking and Rin*

stocking: !!!! grk-

Rin: *gasping, his face going blue*

shura: please, stop this!

Hachirou: "Not as long as you live."

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

stocking: !!! SHURA, DONT!!

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

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

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

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

stocking: that wont solve anything!

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

shura: ?

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

shura: !!!

Rin: "?!"

Hachirou: "..."

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

Hachirou: "...Your terms?"

stocking:...

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

Hachirou: "..."

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

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

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

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

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

Rin: *INTERNAL SCREAMING*

stocking: WHAT?!

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

stocking: AND WHAT WOULD SHIEMI THINK?!

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

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

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

stocking: oxo;

shura: ....

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

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

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

*BANG*

stocking: !!!

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

stocking: RIN!!!

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

shura:....

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

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

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

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

Hachirou: "..."

stocking: why you son of a-

*BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG*

stocking: *collapses*

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

Yukio: "Well, my lord?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yukio: *silent*

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

shura: grk-

*the mark is ripped from Shura*

shura: *screams out*

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

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

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

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

*SLICE*

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

Rin: "I'M RIGHT BEHIND YOU!"

Hachirou: *gasps*

-SLASH-

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

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

stocking: *wipes blood off*

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

stocking: bullet-proof vest~

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

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

shura:......

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

-the blizzard intensifies-

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

stocking: !!

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

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

stocking: ?!

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

shura: ?!?!?!

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

stocking:....aw shit.

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

Hachirou: "FREEZE THEM ALL!"

stocking: well NOW what?

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

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

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

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

stocking: *swords out*

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

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

Rin: "..." *collapses*

stocking: RIN! DX<

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

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

Yukio: "..." -_____-#

stocking: ?!

*WHOOSH*

Shima: *waves* "Howdy!"

stocking:......*PUNCH*

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

Shima: X__X

Rin: *lying next to Shima* X_X

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

gilda: >~<

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

-PUNCH-

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

Shima: X_X *two black eyes*

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

Shima: "AAAAAAH! I'm up!"

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

gilda: *shaking rin* >^<;;

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

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

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

Shima: X______X

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

Rin: "Oh, like the gorgon!"

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

Rin: "I know things!"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

{shura: ...wasnt me.}

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

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

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

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

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

{shura: really good super-glue.}

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

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

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

{shura: WHAT?!}

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

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

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

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

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

{shura: how can _you_ know that?}

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

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

Hachirou: *pulls her and himself into the lake*

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

stocking: the target's straight ahead!

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

shura: !!!

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

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

shura: rin?!

stocking: HEY, SCALES! OVER HERE!

Hachirou: <WHAT?!>

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

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

shura: !!!!

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

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

stocking: RIN! THE MIRROR!

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

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

shura: !! YOU GOT THIS RIN!

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

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

shura: !!!

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

shura: *cough cough*

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

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

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

Rin: *coughing up water*

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

Hachirou: <...>

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

Rin: "Oh, come on..."

shura: !!!!

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

shura: grk-

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

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

stocking: shit...

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

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

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

stocking: make yourself useful for once, shima.

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

stocking: right!

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

stocking: because she's our friend!

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

Shima: "..." *gulps*

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

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

Hachirou: <WILL I...?>

-SLICE SLICE SLICE-

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

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

*blue flames cover Hachirou*

Hachirou: *screams*

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

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

shura: yukio! *SLICE*

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

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

shura: sounds like a plan!

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

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

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

-TRI-BLADE ATTACK-

Hachirou: "NOOOOOOOOoooo..."

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

Yukio: *collapsed in the snow*

stocking: *pants*

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

shura: ha...ha....

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

stocking:....is that?

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

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

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

-net'd-

gilda: gotcha.

Snake: ._.

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

gilda: ^^;

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

-the blizzard seems to have stopped-

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

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

stocking: that's good to know.

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

gilda: ^w^

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

shura: should be.

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

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

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

-PUNCH-

Shima: *dead*

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

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

Yukio: "...Shura..."

shura: hm?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*a helicopter is heard overhead*

Rin: *looks up* "?!"

stocking: huh, how convenient.

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

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

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

shura: sounds like a plan.

Yukio: *struggles to move*

shura: hey, you ok?

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

gilda: *still has hachirou in the net*

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

Snake: ._.

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

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

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

Shima: ._______.;

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

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

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

-elsewhere-

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

cassidy: anything else we need?

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

cassidy: oh?

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

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

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

cassidy: it's fine.

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

cassidy: *nods*

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

cassidy: alright, lets head to the register then.

-elsewhere-

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

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

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

naho: did you see where they went?

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

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

Cafeteria Cashier: ^^; *waves*

*there are still a few students roaming the halls*

naho: *looking around*

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

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

*no sound from inside...*

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

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

lei-lei: same thing!

naho: *opens the door*

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

naho: *flips the switch*

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

-the three start looking-

naho: *checks the baseballs*

genny: *checks the towels*

lei-lei: *checks the hurdles*

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

genny: *SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM*

*a head pops out of the towels*

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

naho: !?

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

genny: found him.

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

lei-lei: awww, how cute!

Enrique: *holds up arms*

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

genny: TMI!

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

lei-lei: questioning and soul perception.

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

-elsewhere-

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

milia: ~?

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

milia: *giggle*

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

milia: ah.

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

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

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

milia: ^^

-elsewhere-

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

himiko: i think it's kinda cute!

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

banshee: ^^;

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

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

Dabi: "Some poor colorblind bastard."

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

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

-elsewhere-

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

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

yukio: he's still recovering too.

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

yukio: that's-

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

yukio: that was an act.

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

yukio:...what are you saying?

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

yukio: =_=##

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

yukio: ?!?!

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

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

-elsewhere-

stocking: *ACHOO*

shura: *sniff* =~=;;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

-elsewhere-

Todo: "Report?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

pazuzu: 737

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

???: todo, are you there?

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

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

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

-elsewhere-

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

-a figure is seen running into an alley-

Chisato: "..." *following*

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

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

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

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

???: *slashing*

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

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

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

-WHACK-

Chisato: *she's knocked down*

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

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

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

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

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

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

arisa: chisato!!

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

arisa: *scythe out*

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

arisa: but—

Chisato: *collapses*

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

-elsewhere-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kid: "Stocking!"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

stocking: love you too, always.

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

-morning-

Chisato: "..."

Arisa: so that’s what happened.

sayaka: hmm, that does sound suspicious.

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

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

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

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

Chisato: "How do you suggest we proceed?"

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

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

-elsewhere-

haruka: .....

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

haruka: nngh.....

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

haruka: !!!!!!!!!

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

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

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

???: "Haruka! Wake up!"

haruka: *bolts up and yelps, panting*

*It's one of her maids*

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

haruka:...r-right...

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

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

Maid: "As you wish." *exits*

haruka:.....

-elsewhere-

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

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

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

sonia: *packing some things into the boxes*

Chuuya: "Want some juice?"

miyuri: ??

Chuuya: "Orange? Or grape juice?"

miyuri: ????

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

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

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

miyuri: *siiiip* ^w^

sonia: i'll have milk.

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

sonia: maybe another day.

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

miyuri: oooooh! *shiny eyes*

sonia: it smells delicious, papa!

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

sonia: thanks for the food. *nom*

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

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

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

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

miyuri: YAAAAAY! ^o^

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

-elsewhere-

Viktor: *wiping a cloth over his magnifying glass*

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

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

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

nozomi: ^^;

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

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

tamaki:....

*a scream is heard from the bathroom*

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

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

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

tamaki: ok, ok. sheeh.

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

-elsewhere-

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

shiori: wha kid doin?

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

shiori: have some? *reaches hands out*

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

shiori: *pout*

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

shiori: *hugs his leg* thank you.

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

-elsewhere-

Joker: "Is she behaving herself?"

scarlet: well....

nana: *hiding under her bed, snarling*

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

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

nana: *HISSSSSSSSSSSSSS* >n<

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

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

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

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

nana: .....

Joker: *nods*

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

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

scarlet:.....

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

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

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

scarlet: ...

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

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

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

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

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

-elsewhere-

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

mafioso: -_-;

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

Mafioso 3: "No one likes a braggart."

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

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

Mori: *his hands are barely shaking*

miura:.......

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

Mafioso 3: *sighs* *leaves*

-the other two exit-

miura:......sir-

Mori: *collapses onto the new couch*

miura: .....sir?

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

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

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

miura: *listening*

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

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

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

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

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

miura:......

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

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

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

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

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

Mori: *lies back down*

*Mafiosos roam the halls*

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

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

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

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

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

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

elise: out of the country, perhaps?

Higuchi: "Yes....?"

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

Higuchi: "I hope so..."

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

Higuchi: "Does she remind you of anyone?"

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

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

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

Higuchi: "Why do you think that is?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

elise:....right.

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

elise: ok then, bye~ *walks off*

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

gin: ......

Higuchi: "Hey. How's progress?"

gin: just about got everything unpacked.

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

gin: you ok, ichiyou?

Higuchi: "I spoke with Elise."

gin: i heard.

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

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

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

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

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

gin: *hugs*

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

gin: any time.

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

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

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

gin: yeah.

-elsewhere-

kirako: how does he sound, yosano?

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

kirako: that's good.

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

kirako: it's doing well.

Yosano: "Is Dazai doing anything to help?"

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

Yosano: *smiles* "Consider me surprised."

kirako: ^^; he's trying.

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

kirako: ^^;;

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

kirako: does back pain usually happen during pregnancy?

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

kirako: *nods*

-elsewhere-

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

izzy: yeah no shit.

nailfile: my head's still reeling.

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

pixie: so what happened?

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

-izzy explains most of what happened-

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

pixie: yikes!

izzy: no shit.

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

-elsewhere-

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

genny: im just having some fruit.

Asher: *pulls out a peanut butter sandwich*

Axel: *puts ketchup on his fries*

lukas: *he brought some mille feuille*

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

Saria: "Really fancy!"

lukas: thank you.

Axel: "Anyone got summer plans?"

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

Kanin: "Oh? Have you been before?"

-elsewhere-

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

marie: they seem to be doing well.

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

-elsewhere-

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

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

oriko: good afternoon, ma'am.

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

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

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

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

oriko: *tiny wave*

anna: abba?

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

arachne: ??

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

arachne: ^^

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

anna: is dada!

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

anna: *laughs*

Justin: "We picked them up..."

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

arachne: ^^;

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

oriko: ??

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

arachne: old habits hard to break~?

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

arachne: *head pets* ^^

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

-elsewhere-

atsushi: *looking at vacation pamphlets*

Kyoka: "Ideas?"

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

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

atsushi: *sweatdrop*

Kyoka: "What is there to do?"

-elsewhere-

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

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

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

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

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

stocking: can you light your tail up a bit?

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

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

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

-elsewhere-

fani: why are we doing this again?

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

fani: *grumble* 7_7

Meme: *knocks on a door*

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

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

mami: !!!

Meme: "Fani!"

fani: hmph. >n<

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

fani: for all i know, yes.

mio:...... *siiiiiiiiiiiigh*

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

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

fani: 7,7

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

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

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

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

Meme: *frowns at Fani*

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

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

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

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

Crona: "???"

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

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

fani: .....

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

mio: more or less, yeah. no offence.

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

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "We're here."

miyuri: WOOOOOOOW!!!!

sonia: it's so big!

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

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

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

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

sonia: ^^;

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

miyuri: OK! *runs inside*

sonia: she seems pretty excited.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chuuya: ^^; "That’s the closet."

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

sonia: ^-^;

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

miyuri: a pillow fortress?

Chuuya: "Or a 'blanket fort'?"

sonia: why not both?

Chuuya: "Or a 'blanket fort'?"

sonia: why not both?

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

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

miyuri: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! ^o^

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

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

miyuri: mall?

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

miyuri: FOR REALS?!

sonia: yes, for reals.

miyuri: SO COOL!

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

-elsewhere-

Kid: *sighs* *looks out the window*

lord death: feeling lonely, kiddo?

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

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

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

-elsewhere-

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

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

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

Crona: .\\\\.;

fani:.....

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

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

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

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

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

mami: ...*hug*

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

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

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

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

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

Meme: *small tug on Mio's cheek*

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

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

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

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

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

fani: s-sure.

-elsewhere-

Dumas: *curled up in bed*

haydee: *sniffs his hand and licks it*

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

marquis: you ok, dumas? miguel made scones.

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

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

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

marquis:........

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

marquis: *shakes head, tearing up*

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

marquis: oh no, what happened?

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

marquis: i wish we could help.

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

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

marquis: hmmm....

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

marquis: your car?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cervantes: "YAY!"

-elsewhere-

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

banshee: a flash mob, most likely.

Dabi: -_-; "Noisy."

himiko: *singing along*

Twice: *dancing*

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

himiko: ruuuuude.

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

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

banshee: it's here.

Mustard: *looks*

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

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

tomura: it's doable.

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

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *staring out the window*

Q: ~?

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

Q: how so?

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

kuniko: *sweatdrop*

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

kuniko: siiiis! ryu's acting weird again.

Higuchi: "Ryu, stop acting weird!"

gin: ^^;;

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

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

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

gin: ......

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

Q: french toast! french toast!

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

gin:...im worried for him.

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

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

Higuchi: "???"

-elsewhere-

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

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

Kyoka: *eating crepes*

sylvia: *eating a chocolate crepe*

Lucy: "Am I any stronger now?"

atsushi: i think so.

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

atsushi: *picks her up* ^^;

-elsewhere-

Kafka: *pacing outside a door*

george: you ok?

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

george: something up?

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

george: -_-; im 16.

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

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

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

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

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

etta: yes?

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

etta: sure, out where?

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

etta: that sounds lovely! ^^

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

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

Kafka: "Great! Shall we say 6?"

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

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

george: well?

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

leroux: why dont we pick something?

george: 0_0 how long were you-

Kafka: ._.;

-elsewhere-

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

louisa: sir?

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

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

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

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *setting items on the mantle*

miyuri: *rubbing mito's belly*

mito: =w= *purr*

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

sonia: ....

-it's rain's photo-

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

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

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

sonia: .....

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

-elsewhere-

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

nana: *HISSSSSSSSSSSSSS*

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

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

nana: you probably poisoned them!

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

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

Joker: *glare*

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

nana: what if you poisoned it beforehand?

scarlet:.....*siiiigh*

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

nana: D8<

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

Joker: "Scarlet, pass the garlic bread."

-elsewhere-

Ivan: *pacing*

lydia: <vanya...>

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

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

Ivan: *groans* *sighs* <Maybe the others' return will help...>

lydia: <hopefully they arrive soon...>

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

-elsewhere-

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

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

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

Fernand: <Unbelievable...> *reviewing news on his phone* <Getting walloped in the market...>

mercedes: ...

Fernand: *sighs*

-elsewhere-

Kafka: *looking in the mirror* ._.; "...I'm not sure this is me."

leroux: well, cafe's are a rather casual setting, so it should be fine.

Kafka: "...I'm going to crawl back under my bed--"

leroux: *dragging him away from there* oh dont you think you can get out of this, mister!

Kafka: >~<

Walter: *snaps a pic* "You'll look back on this day with fondness! Or humiliation..."

-elsewhere-

eugenie: *having a tea party with her dolls*

Danglars: *yelling into the phone in the other room*

mrs danglars: ......

Danglars: <...For crying out loud, fine! I'll see what I can do! I meet the American tomorrow, I'll bring it up...Why are you even trying to sell sunflowers? ...Who the hell wants Iberian sunflowers?!>

eugenie: <more tea, uncle lucy?>

lucian: <thank you, gigi, that would be lovely.> ^^;

Danglars: *hangs up, growls as he grabs a jacket to exit...* *spots Lucian and Eugenie* "...Hmph."

mrs danglars:.....

Danglars: <Why did you bring him on this trip? He just wanted a free vacation?>

lucian: <sir, i'm still your secretary. -_-; >

Danglars: *holds up his phone* <Um, yeah? I think _this_ is getting the job done. Maybe instead of tea parties, you could be answering my calls, filing my paperwork, getting the research for the meeting tomorrow--and where's my suit from the cleaners?!>

lucian: <you dont have to shout, sir.>

Danglars: <Just answer the question!>

eugenie: =~=

lucian: <it will be here tomorrow morning, now please stop yelling, you're upsetting your daughter>

Danglars: "..." *smiles at Eugenie, but it looks fake* <Hey, sweetie? While we're here, is there anything you want to go to?>

eugenie:....

Danglars: <Okay...Lucian, book a reservation.>

lucian: <im sure you dont need a reservation for->

Danglars: <Then why go for such cheap fare?! Only the best for my family!>

lucian: *siiiiigh*

Danglars: <Now, Daddy has some important meetings, so be a good girl...> *pats her head*

eugenie: =3=

lucian: *whispers* <we'll get friendly's later>

-elsewhere-

Kishiri: "So, let me get this straight--your dad's job takes him throughout Europe, right?'

vivian: pretty much, yeah. *sips her milkshake*

Kishiri: "Neat. Which countries have you been to?"

vivian: i've been to england, germany, france, romania, luxembourg, some parts of russia, norway, sweden, switzerland, and a few others. im actually half english-half german.

Kishiri: ._.; "...I've been to Reno?"

-6-o-clock-

etta: isnt it cute? ^^

Kafka: "Y-Y-Yeah?" *staring at her, not the cafe*

etta: ^^ well, shall we order?

Kafka: *pulls her chair out for her* "A-After you?"

etta: *sits down* ^^

*seem to be other couples seated around the cafe...*

Kepuri: *squeeing everywhere*

Waiter: "Greetings." *looks at Etta and Kafka* "What may I get you?"

etta: i'll have a raspberry iced tea to start. franzy, do you want anything?

Kepuri: "A-A-A green tea lemonade?"

etta: ^^

Waiter: "Very good!" *hands menus* "Our soup today is broccoli cheddar. I'll give you a few moments to decide on your items." *smiles, leaves*

Kafka: "Raspberry does taste good..."

etta: hehe, ^^

Kafka: "...Are you feeling better?"

etta: im fine, why do you ask?

Kafka: "Sorry, I didn't mean to be too serious off the bat...It's just been a trying number of weeks."

etta: yeah, it has been. it's kind of lonely without our guests, but oh well.

Kafka: "I'm sure we'll see them. It gives us a bit more room now."

-elsewhere-

Motojiro: *sets down dinner*

leo: it looks wonderful. *smiles*

Motojiro: ^\\\^ "I hope so..." *sits next to her* "More water?"

leo: *she nods*

-manic laughter is heard in the other room-

leo: ^^; i see kati is enjoying the game room.

pushkin: ^-^;

katya: *cackling as she shoots in game*

Motojiro: "...I should soundproof that room."

leo: probably a good call.

-elsewhere-

Chisato: *looking out a window* "..."

sayaka: see anything, chisato?

Chisato: "Not yet..." *small groan as she shifts*

sayaka: say, what did you wish for?

Chisato: "...It's complicated. It had to do with my father."

sayaka: oh?

Chisato: *nods* "He used to write and draw children's books."

sayaka: ooh, cool!

Chisato: "I used to think so...Other people didn't. He rarely made money from them."

sayaka: *listening*

Chisato: "...He would get drunk..."

sayaka: !!!!

Chisato: *shakes* "The things he did to Mama...Then when she died…” *steadies herself, wipes her eyes* "...I wished for my father to go back to how he was, to be kind again...When he did, he stopped making children's books...I still have all of them, to remember when we were happy."

sayaka: *gross weeping* uguuuu... TT~TT

Chisato: "!!! S-Sorry." *pulls out a packet of tissues* "Here." *offers one*

sayaka: *BLOWS* s-sorry bout that. i havent cried this hard since i read the last chapter of mermama. *hic* its so saaad. TT~TT

arisa: chisato, you there?!

Chisato: T~T; *answers* "Speaking."

arisa: we found that girl you saw the other day! matsuri and i are in pursuit!

suzune: *running along rooftops*

Chisato: "Your location?" *checking her map*

arisa: we're on 15th street!

???: *watching, smirking*

suzune: *SLASHES*

Matsuri: *dodging* "Jeez! Can't we talk this out?"

suzune: if you just let me see your soul gems, i'll leave you be-

arisa: i dont think so, ripper!

Matsuri: "Y-Yeah! So just stop fighting!"

suzune: tch- suit yourself then. *slashing*

arisa: *blocking with her scythe*

suzune: *spin kick*

arisa: *jumps up and kicks suzune through a window* THAT'S for hurting chisato!

Matsuri: *looks through the window* "..."

arisa: *jumps in, still attacking*

suzune: *blocking, as wine bottles get broken*

Matsuri: "!!!" *follows*

-SLASH SLASH CRASH BANG-

Matsuri: "Hmmm..." *shines a light onto the scene*

suzune: GRK-

Matsuri: "!!!" *pushes Suzune into a rack*

suzune: GAH!

-the rack then falls onto suzune, knocking her out cold-

Matsuri: "... ... ..." Q________Q "I KILLED SOMEONE!"

arisa: i-i-im sure she's fine! sh-she's just knocked out! ^^;;;

Matsuri: "I'M GOING TO JAIL! OR HELL! OR HELL JAIL! WAAAAH!"

arisa: matsuri! chill!

sayaka: holy cannoli!

haruka: oh goodness!

Chisato: "That's her...Is she dead?"

Matsuri: "WAH!"

sayaka: *checks* she's still got a pulse, and i can hear breathing, but we should probably get her out of there so i can heal her and bring her somewhere safe.

Chisato: "Right." *helps Sayaka lift Suzune*

-elsewhere-

Rin: *groans* "I wanna go home..." *flails on the bed*

stocking: soon, rin, soon

Rin: "I can't be the only one feeling stir crazy..." *pokes Yukio's cheek*

Yukio: -_-# ("My ribs still hurt to talk...")

-elsewhere-

Kafka: ^^ "That was...surprisingly delicious."

etta: ^^ glad you liked it, franzy. ^^

Kafka: ^^; "I have to say, I hadn't considered slicing bread into butterfly shape. This was a good choice. Thank you, Etta..."

etta: hehe ^^

Kafka: "..." *gulps* "I'm glad you survived that fight." ("..." *SCREAMING INTERNALLY*)

etta: yeah. i think in a way, you saved me too.

Kafka: "M-Me? I didn't do anything..."

etta: well, your ability did fight mine, so...

Kafka: T_T "...I hate my ability..."

etta: franzy-

Kafka: "...Sorry. I didn't mean to do self-pity. That's all I act. That's not what I want you to think of me..."

etta: i dont think its _that_ bad.

Kafka: "R-Really? ...It's gross...Not like your ability..."

etta: so? goethe tells me there's been weirder abilities, so i doubt a giant roach is anything to sneeze at.

Kafka: "...Nothing to sneeze at? NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT?!" *groan-whimper, as he transforms*

etta:.....

Kafka: *gravelly voice* "Well...This is the true me. At my worst. Ugly. Monstrous. A craven bug."

etta:....even if it is scary looking, i dont think it's bad at all.

Kafka: "...Really? Why?"

etta: because it's still you. *small smooch on the snout*

Kafka: .\\\\\.; "...Th-Thank you." T\\\\T

etta: any time, franzy. ^///^

Kafka: "...So...D-Did you want to walk before we returned?"

etta: sure!

Kafka: *he's still in his roach form* "... ... ..."

etta: um...franzy?

Kafka: "Y-Yes?"

etta: you're still roach mode. ^^;

Kafka: O_O; "...Please turn around."

etta: *turns*

Kafka: *reverts to human form, his clothes reappearing*

etta: oh.

Kafka: "Okay, I'm back to normal...Well, human, anyway."

-morning-

suzune: nngh.....nuhh....my head.....where....where am i...tsu-

arisa: alright you, up an at-em!

suzune: ahh, not so loud, i feel awful.

Matsuri: ^^; "I understand. You've had a rough time. Would you like some water?"

suzune: um...yes-

arisa: TOO BAD!

suzune: er-

arisa: you, start talkin!

suzune: i- what's even going on?

Matsuri: "My friend tends to be a bit abrasive. Here, let me make things more comfortable..." *places a neck pillow onto her*

suzune:....what?

sayaka: *chuckling* >u<

Chisato: *facepalm* "What even is this..."

Death the Kid: ((No, wasn't trying to make a Lego Movie ref))

arisa: alright, explain why you've committed murder on innocent magical girls then?

Chisato: "And what did you mean by 'fakes'?"

suzune:....im only trying to spare them, and it's not magical girls in general, im targeting illegal contractors.

haruka: ?!

arisa: huh?

-suzune then explains-

arisa:...holy shit.

sayaka: .... illegal contractors, could the wings of magius have something to do with it?

suzune: wings of magius? i've heard about that from various places, but i dont know much. so yes, the reason i've been killing illegal contractors is to keep them from turning into wraiths and causing problems.

arisa: still, that doesnt justify murder.

Matsuri: "..."

arisa: we have every reason to take you to the authorities.

suzune:....so?

arisa: dont act so casual! you killed innocent people who did nothing to you!

suzune: if i let them live and become wraiths, more people would have died!

Matsuri: "But the case has been solved. We should focus no saving these contractors..."

suzune: ??

arisa: saving them? how?

sayaka: well, the only way _i_ know is by officiating a contract with the DWMA.

Matsuri: "..." *looks down*

suzune: can i leave? can i just leave?

arisa: oh no, _you're_ still under house arrest!

suzune: since when?

arisa: since last night.

Chisato: *looks at her watch* "Which would be around 10-ish?"

suzune:....

haruka: i dont think we got your name.

suzune:...suzune amano.

Matsuri: ^^;

-elsewhere-

himiko: first day of school~ first day of schoool~

banshee: fortunately, no one knows who we are here yet, so we should be good, i hope.

-a lion man watches as students enter the school-

Twice: "We're just completely normal students...Nothing to worry about..." *INTERNAL SCREAMING*

Mustard: *tugging at the collar of his uniform*

lion man: ah yes, welcome to Silverwing Academy! i'm vice principal Leonhart.

Dabi: "Hello, kitty."

leonhart: your classroom is right this way.

-there are quite a number of students-

-one student is in the corner, mumbling to themselves...they have on a full-face mask-

-on one wall, there is a picture of a darker skinned woman with a semi-mowhawk style haircut with the plaque 'principal jocelyn 'incredigal' boyer'-

himiko: fancy.

Twice: "OOooooooo! I like!" *rubs a hand along the poster*

banshee: that's incredi-gal, right? she was really popular during the 80s.

leonhart: yes, that's our principal. *smacks twice's hand* stop that.

Twice: T3T

-a tall young man is at the front of the class, speaking loudly about rules with a hearty and friendly laugh-

tomura:.....*grimace*

Dabi: "Hmm...Where's our teach?"

tomura: here is your classroom, your teacher will be mr lastic.

Mustard: "Where're our seats?"

himiko: dibs!

Mustard: "H-Hey!" *scrambles for one*

girl with parasol: oh?

Twice: "Nice umbrella! ARE YOU AN ALIEN?!"

girl: oh this? i have a rainy day quirk, so i take an umbrella with me wherever i go, my name's Reina Rivers, by the way.

Twice: "Hello, Miss Raindrop!"

Mask: *mumbling something about newspaper clippings...their unwashed smell is reaching Banshee's nostrils*

reina: actually, my hero name is gonna be 'Drizzle'

banshee: *grimace* oh...oh dear lord. *covers her face*

Tall Boy: "HA HA HA!" *All Might face, dramatic pose* "Stevi! Didn't I encourage you to practice proper hygiene?! New York school board policies promote a healthy body towards building a healthy mind--"

Stevi (Mask): *groans* "I know. I was busy...Can I go to bed now?"

tomura: *glare* (this guy....he's pissing me off so much right now.)

boy: hey, anyone know where the class prez is?

Mustard: *whispers* "I thought it would've been the loud guy doing the poses..."

tomura: if that's the case, im disintegrating myself here and now.

*the door is kicked open--crushing Mustard*

???: "Okay, you scum-sucking bottom-feeders! At attention!"

Tall Boy: *stands up straight*

Stevi: *groans, just puts their head down on their desk*

-the others look-

*A female student is at the door...She marches her way to a desk, slams her foot onto the chair, and shouts--*

Student: "WHO ARE WE?!"

students: SILVERWING!

Student: "I CAN'T HEAR YOU! WHO ARE WE?!"

students: SIVLER WING!!

Student: *raises her arms* "ALL HAIL YOUR QUEEN!"

Twice: "..." *bows down* "QUEEN!"

Mustard: X____X *slides under the door, crushed*

reina: is he ok? ._.;

Dabi: "His...Quirk is recovery. He'll survive."

reina: ^^;

Queen: *slams herself into her seat, kicks up her feet, pulls out a notepad...*

Tall Student: "Excellent opening call, Class President!"

Queen: *blows a bubble*

Mustard: X_X ("How the hell is she Class President...?")

tomura: .....

-elsewhere-

stocking: *yaaaawn*

Rin: "Zzz..."

stocking: *inhales* ah....

shura: i think the cold's better now. let's go check out the sights of aomori!

Rin: *turns over--and falls out of bed*

stocking: that does sound like fun.

Rin: "Ow..." *gets up* "What's going on?"

stocking: well, seems shura and i are better from our colds, so why not check out aomori a bit?

Rin: "Sounds good..." *stretches* "I doubt the others can go, though..."

shura: i think they were key-transported back to death city last night.

Rin: "?! Yukio didn't even say 'bye'!"

shura: he did leave a note.

Yukio's Note: "I went back via the key. Enjoy Aomori. I'll see you at home."

Rin: "..." *sighs*

-elsewhere-

mrs danglars:....

{mrs danglars: *weeping*}

{*a door is heard opening*}

{mrs danglars:......}

{Danglars: <Good evening! What's for dinner?>}

{mrs danglars:..........}

{Danglars: <...I said, 'What's for dinner?'>}

{mrs danglars:.......}

{Danglars: <... ... ...> *puts back on his coat and hat* <I'll get take-out.> *heads to the door*}

{mrs danglars: *sobbing*}

mrs danglars:....

lucian: hermine? you ok?

mrs danglars: i.....im fine....just thinking....

Eugenie: *coloring in the corner*

-elsewhere-

boy: *nomming on bread*

Man: <Hey.> *knocks him upside the head* <There's a fat one.>

-someone in a fancy outfit walks by...likely has some money on them...-

boy: hmm.. <got it> *runs out and trips* <ow!> *whimpers*

Fancy Person: <??? Oh, you poor boy...> *leans down, offers a hand* <Are you okay?>

boy: *sniff* <i-i think i hurt my ankle!>

Fancy Person: <Come on, let me help you up...>

boy: *takes the person's hand....and stabs them in the hip*

Fancy Person: *gasps* *screams*

Man: *reaches into the Fancy Person's pocket, ripping out their wallet* <Run!>

-the two run-

{*in a garden, at nighttime, a man is hunched over a hole he is digging...next to him is a small box...*}

{-sounds can be heard from inside-}

{Man: *muttering* <Quiet...Just a bit longer...> *the hole is deep enough* <...> *picks up the box* <...> *inhales deeply*

{-WHACK-}

{Man: "GRK!" *he's knocked down, dropping the box*}

{-the lid comes off, revealing a crying baby-}

{Man: *struggling to get up--*}

{-KICK TO THE HEAD-}

{???: <what the hell? a kid?>}

{Man: *knocked out, collapsed on the ground*}

{baby: *crying*}

{*lights turn on in the house behind ???*}

{???: !!! *takes the baby and runs*}

Man: *checking the wallet*

boy: <anything good, uncle bert?>

Bertuccio: <Shh!> *takes out only a few bills* <Pheh. Bet they didn't even tip well...>

boy: =3=

Bertuccio: *looks at the boy* <Did you get their blood on you?!>

boy: <no, i made sure not to!> >3<

Bertuccio: <You better not--you know laundry day isn't until next week!>

-elsewhere-

*a man walks with a cane...*

edouard: <papa, im bored.>

Villefort: <Well, what do you want to do?>

edouard:

Villefort: *groans, clutching his back* <I...have paperwork to do...>

edouard: <but papaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa>

valentine: <why dont _i_ take him, dad?>

Villefort: <Thank you. He's all yours.>

valentine: <ok. come on, eddie, i'll even get you some mcdonalds on the way.>

Villefort: <Valentine...Don't spoil him.>

valentine: <im not spoiling him, im just trying to be nice.> -_-;

-elsewhere-

Fitzgerald: *seated across a table* "..."

Danglars: *fake grin, reclining in his chair*

Fitzgerald: "..." ("This feels familiar...Only I think I was on the other side...")

daisy: *adjusts glasses*

lucian: *nods*

Fitzgerald: "Now, I've reviewed your proposal. Well, I didn't review it--I have people I pay to do that and think for me."

daisy: (it's amazing he gets _anything_ done.)

Danglars: "I as well." *gestures to Lucian*

lucian: ...

Danglars: "Now, let me show you what Danglars Shipping Enterprise can do for Manhasset." *nods to Lucian to turn on the 3D projector*

lucian: *doing so*

*An airship appears on the projector*

Jordan: *pops up from behind the couch* "OOooo!"

Danglars: "Yes! The Danglars Inter-Coastal Airship 4300X Grande is the vessel you need for all of your international shipping needs!"

Fitzgerald: "..."

Danglars: *pointing to features on the ship, rambling--* "On-board navigation. Quintuple turbines. Can carry 2 tons of freight anywhere in the world!"

daisy: two tons?

Danglars: "What, that not enough? Fine--" *takes a stylus, writes over the projection* "How's 5 tons?"

daisy: .......

Jordan: *reading the projection* "Wait...Danglar Inter-Coastal...D-I-C...Dude, did you name your thing "DIC(K) Ship Grande?"

lucian: *stiffles laugh*

Danglars: "?!" *glares at Lucian before quickly turning back* ^^; "Sir Francis, please consider what I'm offering to your company. Never again will you have to contend with nuisances of the ocean, the water causing wear-and-tear on your ships or precious cargo. No one yet owns the air--and you can capitalize upon it!"

Fitzgerald: "..." *yawns*

Danglars: "!!! M-Maybe a live demonstration--"

Fitzgerald: "You brought it?"

Danglars: .____.;;; "N-No, it's back in our manufacturer in Rome--"

Fitzgerald: *stands to leave*

Danglars: "!!! Lucian, do something!"

lucian: we can offer a free trip to rome to see for yourself.

Danglars: "WHAT?!"

Fitzgerald: *stops, turns around* "Ooo...Hotel included?"

lucian: why yes. ^^;

Fitzgerald: "Meals included?"

lucian: of course!

Danglars: *jaw drops*

Fitzgerald: "Wonderful! My assistant will schedule the visit." *shakes Lucian' s hand*

lucian: ^^;

daisy: ._.;

Jordan: "Cool! For my room, I'd like a queen-size away from the ice machine--"

Danglars: *glaring*

Jordan: ._.; *hides behind the couch again*

Danglars: *barely able to hold a grin as he shakes Fitzgerald's hand* "We'll see you then! I'm sure you'll love our airships..."

Fitzgerald: ^^ "I'm sure I will..."

Danglars: <Lucian! Let's go!>

mary: *peeeeek*

lucian: <yes sir.>

Danglars: "...Your child?"

Fitzgerald: "...Yes."

mary: really? OwO *HUG* DADDY! >w<

daisy: ._.;

Fitzgerald: ._.; "..." *pat pat*

Danglars: "Huh. I have a little ankle-biter, too. Are you feeding this thing?"

daisy: mary isnt a 'thing', mr danglars. she's a human being. -_-;

Toby: O^O

Danglars: "Can hardly tell--she looks like a gremlin..."

Fitzgerald: "... ... ..."

Toby: "..." *stands behind Danglars, lifts his leg...*

daisy: .___________.

Danglars: "If there is one thing I admire in business, it's honesty. Isn't that right, Sir Francis?"

Fitzgerald: "You're a gross tiny little man who has been rude during this entire visit."

Danglars: "..." Q_Q " 'Tiny'?"

daisy: <-<;;;;

lucian: um....sir?

Toby: ^w^ *lowers his leg, walks back to Mary*

Danglars: "Wh-What?!"

lucian: you...your leg....

mary: *picks toby up*

Danglars: *looks down* "?! What the he--"

-elsewhere-

Dumas: "..." *removes something from around his neck...it's a ring on a string that he was wearing like a necklace*

{Dumas: }

{mercedes: <it's beautiful, alex!>}

{Dumas: ^^ <Let's try it on...Pardon me? Could we see this ring there?>}

-…-

{morrel: <congrats, dumas.> }

{Dumas: <Thank you, ma'am!> *salutes* }

{morrel: <yeah...>}

{Danglars: *sweeping the deck, grumbling to himself*}

{Dumas: <Before he passed, he asked me to handle some business--mind if I head out?>}

{morrel: <go right ahead.>}

{Dumas: *nods, departs*}

{Danglars: *watches...then rushes to Morrel* <How can you let him take over?!>}

{morrel: }

{Danglars: <That's absurd! I'm more qualified! That child doesn't even know which way he's walking!>}

{Dumas: *behind him* <Whoops--wrong way!> *looks at his compass*}

{morrel: }

{Danglars: *growls...then sighs* <Look, if you listen to me, I could increase this business ten-fold! I know someone with some really good cargo that he needs to move--now!>}

-...-

{fernand: <damn him, what does mercedes see in him?>}

{Danglars: *sips from another bottle* <Not his talent, I'll tell you that. She's probably just some gold-digger...> *starts counting bills in his wallet*}

{fernand: <HOW DARE YOU INSULT HER THAT WAY!> D8< }

{Danglars: <Wow!> *holds up his hands* <Sorry! Hit a sore spot, I see...> *ahem* <In any case, he's off on some errand to some Noirtier or something. I even saw the logo on the wax seal on the letter--some trippy stuff...>}

{fernand: !!! <thats-....*whispers* that's mimic's logo.<}

{Danglars: <!!!! ...> *whispers* <What is 'Mimic'?>}

{fernand: <they're a terrorist group and enemies of the country>}

{Danglars: <...> *a grim smile comes to his face*}

{fernand: ?? }

{Danglars: <And if someone was found carrying material for just such an organization?>}

{fernand:.....*wicked grin*}

lucian: sir?

Danglars: *goofy smile* *humming*

lucian:... *sigh*

-elsewhere-

Rin: *staring at a jellyfish in the tank* "..."

stocking: they look pretty, huh?

Rin: "Yep...The zebrafish looks all kinds of funny."

shura: they sure do.

-elsewhere-

-knocks on lucy's door-

atsushi: ???

Lucy: "???" *looks through the peephole* "??? There's some woman outside."

atsushi: ?? *looks* oh, that's just gin...wait, why is she here? um...hello?

gin: yes, may i come in. dont worry, i have no ill intent.

Lucy: ("Gin? That's...Oh, marbles...") -_-; "Hey, I'm not in the Agency, so I have no beef with you. But if it's about Atsushi--"

gin: i'm here to speak with you too, miss...lucy, right?

Lucy: -^- "Yes."

-and so-

atsushi: so you want us to become friends with akutagawa.

gin: yes, if it helps.

Lucy: >_>; "You'll understand if I'm hesitant given his prior encounters with Atsushi..."

gin: it is understandable, but still, ryu does need friends outside the mafia, and i think it could help him.

Lucy: "...Is he still following his 'no-kill' policy?"

gin: yes.

atsushi: well, we have considered befriending him in the past...though it's not going to be easy for us.

Lucy: "..." *sighs* "I get the feeling of being alone. I wouldn't want that either..."

atsushi:....we'll consider it, but can you join to supervise him?

gin: sure.

Lucy: "And perhaps we should meet in a neutral area."

-elsewhere-

Chisato: "Is this a good idea? Someone should stay."

arisa: my mom said she'd check on her. and i think she's still mad about last night's winery incident.

Matsuri: T~T "I'm sorry..."

arisa: hey, it's alright, no one was hurt too bad, and sayaka did heal her.

-elsewhere-

suzune:.....*looks at her charm* ..... (tsubaki...)

{Tsubaki Mikoto: "Suzune? Time for bed."}

{small suzune: ok. *yaaawn* ^^ good night!}

{Tsubaki Mikoto: *smiles* "No bedtime story?"}

{suzune: bedtime story! bedtime story! ^w^ }

{Tsubaki Mikoto: "How about 'The Kind-Hearted Witch'?"}

{suzune: ok! ^^ }

{Tsubaki Mikoto: "Once upon a time, there was a small girl in a village. She stood out in her community because of her bright shiny hair..." *playful hair-tussle*}

{suzune: hehehe ^^ }

{Tsubaki Mikoto: "She was truly beloved...And she was also magical."}

Suzune:.....

{suzune: tsubaki! tsubakiiii, where are you? *looking around* come onnn, we're gonna be late!}

{*a flower petal passes Suzune*}

{suzune: *glances*}

{*it looks like a camellia petal*}

{suzune: tsubaki?}

{*a shadow begins to loom...*}

{suzune: ah-... !!!! }

{*it's like a human body in a kimono dress...only the limbs and head are flowery vines...*}

{suzune: w-what? *notices something; tsubaki's charm* !!!!! n-no....}

{Wraith!Tsubaki Mikoto: *a whooshing sound escapes from her branches, as flower petal descend onto Suzune*}

{suzune: grk- }

{*the petals are practically drowning her...*}

{suzune: tsubaki! stop! its me, suzune! please!}

{Wraith!Tsubaki Mikoto: *growls out--* "Suzune..."}

{suzune: !!! tsubaki!}

{Wraith!Tsubaki Mikoto: "...Move..."}

{suzune: *shaking, summons her sword* what...what do i do?}

{Wraith!Tsubaki: "..." *releases her vines at Suzune*}

{suzune: !!!! *slicing* *crying*}

{Wraith!Tsubaki: *knocked around, blood coming out of the vines as this Wraith wails...*}

{suzune: *something surges within her, and flames come from her sword as she attacks, sobbing as she cuts the wraith down*}

{Wraith!Tsubaki: *gasps, as her form collapses*}

{suzune: *collapses to her knees, sobbing*}

suzune: (you became a wraith.....because you contracted illegally....) *clutches her charm* (i dont want anyone else to share that fate....so that's why.....) *bites her lip*

-elsewhere-

izumi: ....

Saria: "Hey, Izumi!"

izumi: oh, hey saria. whats up?

Saria: "Not much--just taking a walk. How's your day going?"

izumi: pretty ok, just thinking i guess.

Saria: "??? Something on your mind?"

izumi: just...i guess im confused.

Saria: "Oh?"

izumi: i mean, im an albarn now, so i have a lot to live up to....and im confused if i want to be like maka, or if i want to stand out as my own person....but i feel like im always going to be compared to her. how can i live up to someone i've never met?!

Saria: "...Wow. That's...kind of a lot to take in. I guess I'd ask, do you think others are comparing you, or are you comparing yourself to Maka?"

izumi: !!! .....i guess it's the latter....

Saria: "Which means...you're not feeling confident in yourself."

izumi: kind of hard to be. im only really an albarn because mom's marrying him...i dont have any real talents or skills, and i freeze up in battle.....did i really do the right thing coming here? to become a meister?

Saria: "Well, you are in NOT--you don't have to go into EAT. You do get to decide what you want to do next, even if it's not combat. I'm sure there's other things 'being an Albarn' could mean. And what do you mean you have no talents? You're smart and friendly, and those are important qualities."

izumi: hmm.....but i dont want to abandon asher either...

Saria: "You think Asher will move onto EAT?"

izumi:.....i didnt ask them.

Saria: "Worried about putting pressure on them?"

izumi:....i guess. and they have enough to worry about...

Saria: "..." *pat pat* "We still have the rest of the semester. I would focus on getting through the rest before deciding anything...Maybe your dad could help."

izumi: yeah....im kind of nervous about asking him, though.

Saria: "I'm sure he wants the best for you, given what you've said. Do you think he'd understand where you're coming from?"

izumi:....i dont know....im kind of scared.....my previous dad was-.........not exactly a nice person......

Saria: "Oh...But Mr. Albarn's not like that..."

izumi: r-right......i'll....talk to him after school....thanks saria, you're a good friend.

Saria: ^\\\^ "Thanks. Just want to be supportive."

-elsewhere-

naomi: BROOOOO!!! OH MY GOOOOSH >w<

Tanizaki: "???"

naomi: *INHALES* YAMAMIN IS DOWNSTAAAAIRS!!!! >w<

Tanizaki: "..." *holds up a brown paper bag for her* "Um, I'll see her in..."

naomi: actually, she's here for the consultation office.

-in the consultation office-

frances: so, you've suddenly gained an ability, you say?

misa: y-yes.....it really scary....

Producer: "So we thought it best to speak with you."

frances: i see. it seems after the mist incident, multiple people worldwide have been gaining abilities left-right and sideways. miss yamamura is no different.

misa: ....i...i think i killed someone with it.....he-he turned into a tree.

Producer: "..."

frances: i see. well, it would be advisable to train this ability in order to better control it. there are training centers around the city if you wish.

misa: ....

Producer: "Which center would you recommend?"

frances: well, there is the special ability department's education center.

Producer: "Could we have their contact information?"

frances: *hands them a business card*

Producer: "Thank you. Misa, shall we...?"

misa:...*nod* i-i dont want to hurt anyone with this ability....

Producer: "Right. Our driver will take us..."

-elsewhere-

Rin: *looking at jewelry at a vendor stand*

shura: oh, this looks pretty cool!

stocking: oh these earrings are so cute!

Rin: *picks up a bracelet* "This could work..."

shura: getting a present for your girlfriend~?

Rin: "Wh-What if I am?!"

shura: d'awww, ^^

Rin: >\\\\>; <Pardon me...I'd like to buy this?>

shopkeeper: <ah yes> ^^

-elsewhere-

felisia: *sewing*

shion: *watches*

Mephisto: "She's quite talented, yes, Shion?"

shion: *babble*

felisia: ^^

Mephisto: "What do you think it'll turn out to be?"

felisia: you'll just have to wait~ ^^

Mephisto: "Oh, the suspense!" *holds Shion*

-elsewhere-

Fujimoto: "..."

Yukio: "Zzz..."

kyouko: im home.

Fujimoto: "Welcome back...He's still asleep."

kyouko: ...any word from rin?

Fujimoto: "He's still there, traveling with Stocking and Shura."

kyouko: ah.

-elsewhere-

Lucy: -^-

Akutagawa: "..."

atsushi: ^^;;; so.....heyyyy...... ^^;;;;;;

gin: ^^;;

Akutagawa: "Hello. I still have not killed."

atsushi: i know, you dont have to keep repeating it, you're sounding like a broken record.

Akutagawa: "...I don't have much else I thought would be interesting to discuss."

atsushi: oh, we did hear you had your crimes pardoned...

Akutagawa: "Yes. Now I have to consider what to do now that I will not be at risk of being arrested for past crimes..."

atsushi: maybe going back to school?

Akutagawa: "Hmm...Not sure. Are you still attending?"

atsushi: yeah, we are.

Akutagawa: "Hmm...Not sure. Are you still attending?"

atsushi: yeah, we are.

gin: chuuya probably wont be returning, since he has a lot on his plate right now.

atsushi: oh yeah, how's that other girl he adopted?

gin: she's doing well.

Akutagawa: "Gin and Higuchi have adopted Q."

atsushi: *remembering the incident at the train station* ....good for them. owo;;

Akutagawa: "Yes, I think so as well. So far, Q has also not killed people."

Lucy: "You both better not! I'm stronger than I was before!" *flexes her arm*

Akutagawa: "... ... ...I hadn't noticed."

Lucy: >_<#

gin: ^^;;

atsushi:....sooooo, do you have hobbies?

Akutagawa: "...I like art museums. I like classical music."

atsushi: i see.

Akutagawa: "It'll be good to visit a museum again. Gin and I used to go to them before, um, 'work' started to pile up more."

gin: *nods*

Lucy: "Hmm...I suppose a museum visit would be low-stakes..."

atsushi: that would be fun. ^^

Akutagawa: "Yes. I know there's the Kirby exhibit, as well as a new calligraphy exhibit."

atsushi: *nods* how about we head over after lunch?

Akutagawa: "Oh? Who's cooking?"

gin:....ryu...we're in a cafe. -.-;

Akutagawa: "My question still stands. What if the chef intends to kill us?"

gin: ryu, please.

Lucy: "...Miss Gin? Has he always been like this?"

gin: *sigh*

atsushi:....ryu. please get therapy.

-elsewhere-

Rin: *on webcam* "So we should be home soon."

kyouko: great to hear.

madoka: *smiles*

konekomaru: sounds like you had quite the adventure.

Rin: "Yep! I--" *sneezes* *rubs his nose* "Ugh..."

madoka: still sick? ^^;

unagi: did renzou give uncle uwabami my letter?

Rin: *wipes his nose* "Yeah, Shima ran off after the mission to head home. I'm sure he delivered it."

unagi: that's good. *smiles*

-elsewhere-

frances: *listening to her flowers* hmm...i see....*dials the phone*

Cervantes: "Oh! Well, I'm not sure, we have a tremendously loaded schedule..." *flipping through an empty schedule book*

frances: ....are you sure about that?

Cervantes: OwO;;; "Weeeeeeeeell, I may be able to fit you in...We got a few minutes after our next big mission..."

frances: and that would be?

Cervantes: OWO;;;;;;;;; "We should be back in our office in..." *talking off the phone* "How long does it take to fly from Timbuktu to Death City?"

marquis: owo~?

-knocks on the door-

Cervantes: "EEEK!" *jumps*

Dumas: *looks through the peephole* "???" *opens the door*

marquis: who is it?

Dumas: "Someone from that consultation office..."

Cervantes: "OH MY GOSH, OUR INSTANT TELEPORTER WORKED! WHAT A SURPRISE! WE ARE ALREADY BACK IN DEATH CITY! Yay!"

frances: may i speak with mr dumas~? ^^

Dumas: "...Here I am. What do you want?"

frances: you three. over here. now. ^^# geoffery, be a dear and escort our three friends over to the office~ ^^

Cervantes: QwQ;

Dumas: *slight shudder but frowns*

-elsewhere-

Dabi: *looking* "Why is gym held in the basement?"

tomura: ....

Queen: *frowns* "Are you an idiot? Do you not know how expensive New York real estate is?"

Gym Teacher: *blows the whistle* "Assume the position!"

himiko: ooook!

Tall Student: "Ready!"

reina: *taking stance*

Mask Student: *stands a bit back from the wall, ready to move*

Twice: "??? 'Position'? What? It's just gym. Is this dodgeball? WE DIDN'T EVEN PICK TEAM CAPTAINS!"

Queen: "Oh, you're going to die today..."

Mustard: "...What?"

*SHNITCK*

*spikes poke out of the ceiling*

Dabi: "?!!!"

*a laser gun turret pops out of the floor*

Twice: "Ooooh, I get it...So, it's a laser light show!"

Gym Teacher: *blows the whistle* "Begin!"

*lasers fire at the students, a fire pit opens behind Mustard--burning his bottom*

Mustard: "ARG!" *leaps*

reina: welcome to the basement.

Tall Student: *hearty laugh* "Nothing like a rousing bit of calisthenics while avoiding almost certain doom to light a fire under you and make you go, go, go!"

Mustard: *running* "I'M ON FIRE!"

Tall Student: "See? He gets it!"

himiko: *dancing around* wheee!

Queen: *she's moving a bit too much, as if she predicts where each attack derives*

Dabi: "..."

Twice: "Son of a--" *holding up Mask Student as a shield*

banshee: *shaking* ah-....*frozen on the spot*

*a rope suddenly loops around Banshee's wrist...*

banshee: !!!!

*the rope tugs, pulling Banshee up from the floor and into the arms of--*

Peter: "Relax, newbie! Just your friendly classmate picking you up!" *smiles*

banshee: s-sorry about that...

Peter: *smiles* ^\\\^ "Think nothing of it!"

[PETER DITKO! The aerobatic superhero! His wrist bands are tech support to help him swing around! Years of training and innate balance allows him to swing from the highest ledge and leap above your head!]

Gym Teacher: *blows his whistle* "Damn it, Ditko--get down from there! That girl's obviously not ready for this..."

Queen: *dodging* "How revolting..."

banshee: ^-^;;

Peter: "??? Hey, you okay? You looked like you were...tearing up?"

banshee: !!! *wipes eyes* sorry for that, i just.....b-bad memories, i guess...

Peter: "..." *nods* "Y-Yeah...This place is a pretty rough training course. I've seen others react worse..."

banshee: ...no one's actually died here, right?

{???: just you wait sis, im gonna be the greatest hero yet!}

banshee:......

Vulcan: "??? Hold up. I thought you lived with your grandmom. When were you at Hajima?"

shinra: it was....on and off, mostly....it was scary there, but to be honest, it was better than being with my grandma, and locked in the pantry.

lisa: where the hell was child services?!

shinra: i know, right?!

Vulcan: "Fix that upper body strength!" *checking the pistons while talking to Shinra* "And while you were there, they experimented on you?"

shinra: i think, but i think i also repressed most of it.

Vulcan: "...Sorry."

shinra: it's all good.

Vulcan: *sets down the wrench* "Okay, that's enough for today..."

-elsewhere-

Assi: "--and he was dressed really tacky, like he was colorblind and shopped consignment."

Shotaro: "Wooooooow...Airship?"

mana:.... <-<

Emine: "How can one procure such an airship? Perhaps to drop items down upon my enemies?"

-elsewhere-

Akutagawa: *points to calligraphy* "This one is Shen Zhou's 'On Growing a Beard.' Notice how well spaced are the characters."

atsushi: huh. neat.

gin: ^^

Lucy: "Hmm...So, you do research this stuff? Is this all they have? Just stuff about beards?"

Akutagawa: *hard stare* "No." *points* "Emperor Huizong's 'Poem of Fragrance.' Using the slender gold style."

atsushi: i see. *side glance to lucy that says 'i have no idea what any of this means, help'*

Lucy: *puffs her cheeks* "So, is that 'regal' or something?"

Akutagawa: "To simplify, it means the strokes are thin and sharp, showing precision suited to elite writing. notice the flaring, quick movement of the brush..."

gin: ^^; (at least ryu's enjoying himself.)

Akutagawa: *looks at a display* "Here, you can try your own hand at calligraphy..." *picks up a brush*

atsushi: hmm...

gin: *already writing something; the kanji for 'family'*

Akutagawa: "..." *small smile before he orders--* "Tiger. Doll Girl. Write something."

atsushi: *writing something* ._.; *he just drew a tiger* .....*sweats*

gin: that's pretty good.

Akutagawa: "It's...cute."

atsushi: um.... thanks. ^^;

Lucy: -_-; "First, my name is 'Lucy.' Second, I can't write, so..." *holds up a painting of a smiley face*

atsushi: that's really good, lucy.

Lucy: ^^ "Thank you!"

atsushi: and, maybe i could teach you to write?

Akutagawa: "...The line is thicker along the bottom, adding some tension to the overall piece..."

Lucy: "I would like that."

Akutagawa: "..."

gin: ^^;

-elsewhere-

higuchi: *looking at a book on parenting life hacks*

Q: *picks up a lighter--*

kuniko: Q, no!

Q: "???"

higuchi: Q, the lighter's not a toy. it can hurt someone if used wrong. why dont we play some candyland instead?

Q: "Can I be the yellow piece?"

higuchi: sure thing.

kuniko: im gonna go finish up the laundry now. *exits*

Q: "...That lady..."

higuchi: ??

Q: "Miss Rain."

higuchi:....*bites her lip*

Q: "Mori seemed weird after she died."

higuchi:.....when-....when you were captured, she was really worried about you.

Q: "..." *nods* "Yeah."

higuchi:...im a bit jealous. you and chuuya...and ryu and the tiger....were some of the last people that saw her...s-sorry, im not trying to blame you for anything. its just...i miss her so much.

Q: "...Do you want a hug?"

higuchi: *sniff* but first, i need to make sure you arent hurting yourself, ok?

Q: -^- "I'm not." *holds up his hands*

higuchi: *soft hug*

Q: "..." *hug*

higuchi:......*smiles*

Q: "Sorry."

higuchi: it's ok. im not mad at you.

Q: "...She was nice."

higuchi: yeah. she really was.

Q: "Chuuya seems to miss her, too."

higuchi:...

-meanwhile-

-a soft breeze blows-

Chuuya: *approaches a tombstone*

-rain's...-

Chuuya: "Long time..."

-…-

Chuuya: "Glad to be back here after so long."

-.....-

Chuuya: "You can imagine a lot has happened...and that one surprise I didn't know..."

-birds chirp overhead. squirrels scamper. even in this place of death, life goes on-

Chuuya: "Rain...That child you found...I'm still surprised. Sometimes, I think you were too kind for your own good." *his eyes are full of tears*

-...-

Chuuya: "I just wanted you to know, Miyuri and Sonia are well. I'm taking care of them."

-a soft breeze blows-

Chuuya: *sighs, wipes his eyes* "Th-Thank you, Rain..."

???: figured we'd find you here, chuuya.

Chuuya: *sighs* "Hello."

elise: i'll let you two talk it out. *walks off*

mori: chuuya. *nods*

Chuuya: "Sir..." *gets up* "I see you're up and about."

mori: indeed. it has been a hectic few months for us all, hasnt it. likewise, i want to thank you for your hard work. it's thanks to you we can safely walk the streets again, after all.

Chuuya: "...It was just business."

mori: regardless, i wished to speak with you. and since you were sooo kind enough not to tell me your new address, i figured the only logical place for you to be was....well....*glances at rain's grave*

Chuuya: "...You have some nerve coming here."

mori: ...

Chuuya: "Don't think I have forgotten it...every last thing you did to her."

mori:.......

Chuuya: "I will never forget it. You may be my boss, I may respect that..." *looks up at him, his eyes filled with a deep hatred* "But I will never forgive you for what you did to Rain."

mori:...you loved her, didnt you?

Chuuya: "You're damn right I do."

mori:......i see. then i have no further business here for now. come along, elise.

elise: kay, lets go get crepes, i havent had one in soooo looooooong!

Mori: *smiles at Chuuya, tips his own hat, departs* *walks with her...the hand by her side is shaking slightly...*

elise:.....*glances back at chuuya*

Chuuya: *glaring after Mori*

elise:....you know he has every reason to want to try to kill you now, rintarou. you do know that, right?

Mori: "Shh...Let's...just be on our way. Crepes await..." *struggles to smile*

elise:.....

-elsewhere-

sayaka: so how come the rest of you became magical girls?

haruka: we could ask the same of you.

sayaka: well, i used my wish to heal my friends arm that i _thought_ i had a crush on, but turns out i just liked his music. we're still friends though. <3<; he's also kind of my other friends ex-boyfriend but thats neither here nor there.

Arisa: "That's rough, buddy." *stretches* "Well, honestly, I was kind of different before I got my powers."

sayaka: how so?

Arisa: "Would you believe I was a lot shyer, timid, and weak?"

sayaka: i didnt know you back then, so who am i to say?

Arisa: -3- "I used to get bullied all the time...I wanted to die."

sayaka: oh no! D8>

Arisa: "This one girl, Mika Nishinaka, was horrible to me...Then I met Kokoro."

{kokoro: DONT THROW AWAY YOUR LIIIIFE! *yoinks arisa back*}

{Arisa: *crying, shaking her head* "No...I don't want to live anymore!"}

{kokoro: but there's so many wonderful things in this world! i dont know what exactly's bothering you, but im sure it'll get better soon. *smiles*}

{masara: ...}

{Arisa: Q_Q "H-How do you know that?"}

{???: *growls*}

{masara: kokoro, we got company.}

{monster: *a large lizard like monster appears, hissing*}

{kokoro: *weapons out* masara, stay with her, i'll handle this one! *she fights the monster off*}

{Arisa: *watches...her eyes widening*}

{kokoro: let's finish this! HYAAAAH!}

{-the monster vanishes, leaving behind a pile of grief cubes-}

{kokoro: *phew* that was a close one.}

{Arisa: "... ... ...WOW! THAT WAS INCREDIBLE!"}

{kokoro: all in a magical girl's work. ^^}

Arisa: "Kokoro inspired me--so I faced that bully Mika and never looked back."

sayaka: wow.

Arisa: =W= "Yes, I am amazing."

Matsuri: "..."

sayaka: how about you, haruka?

haruka: oh, nothing really special, just a girl from a rich family with a-...i had a sister, b-but she was stillborn.....

chisato: i've never heard anything about you having a sister.

haruka: they dont like talking about it...

sayaka: and how about you, matsurin?

Matsuri: "I...used to be blind."

sayaka: ....

Matsuri: "I wished to see...but since then, I feel like I forgot something about myself."

???: indeed you have, dear sister of mine~

sayaka: ?!?!?

-a figure in purple drops down from the roofs-

???: hello girls~ i hope you dont mind my dropping in~ fufufu~

Matsuri: *tenses*

chisato: *aims pistol* just who the hell are you?

???: please, allow me to introduce myself, my name is Kagari Hinata.

haruka: ?!

Matsuri: "What? ..." *shakes her head* "No. No, this can't be!"

kagari: say, i see you met suzune! where is she, if i may ask~?

Arisa: *keeps her mouth shut* "..."

kagari:....nothing to say? very well. *STAB*

Arisa: "GRK--" *coughs up blood, collapses*

Haruka: "Arisa!"

kagari: *glances at her* oh? my my, how curious~

Haruka: "?!" *backs up*

kagari: you made quite an interesting wish, i see. you felt like your parents didnt love you enough, in favor of your dear elder sister, kanata, right?

Haruka: "..." *shaking her head* "N-No...Stop..."

kagari: so you decided to wish for her to disappear, effectively erasing her....

arisa: ?!

kagari: by contracting illegally....and getting away with murder~ *laughs* selfish, selfish murderer~ cold blooded sister killer~ ahahaha~<3

Haruka: "STOP IT!" *something glows in the middle of her head...pulling in her face*

kagari: you think you're such a perfect, pretty face, but under that beauty, is a hideous monster~

Haruka: *screams, as something explodes out of her back*

arisa: !!!! HARUKA!

Haruka: *her eyes are pulled inward into one, swallowing her face and silencing her screams--before multiple arms rip out of her body*

sayaka: w-what the hell?!

kagari: fufu- for now, i bid you girls adeu~ *grabs matsuri and flees*

arisa: MATSURI! GRK- o-ow...

*The Wraith that was Haruka lunges at Sayaka*

sayaka: !!!! *fending it off with her swords*

Chisato: *firing* "Sayaka! Heal Arisa!"

sayaka: right! *healing her*

arisa: nghh..

sayaka: just hold on, it'll be ok... *notices her soul-gem* ._.;; (oh crap, im low on magic! if i run out here, then im basically screwed!)

-something bursts from her soul-gem; an armored mermaid?-

sayaka:....*SCREAMS* WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU?! WHAT THE FUCK?! WHAT THE FUCK?!!!

armored mermaid: *attacking the wraith*

Wraith: *swinging arms at the Mermaid*

armored mermaid: *slashing with swords*

*The Wraith's eye charges before releasing an energy blast*

-SLICE SLICE STAB-

*An inhuman scream erupts from the mouthless Wraith...*

sayaka: chisato! now!

Chisato: *aims...hesitates...*

Wraith: *charges up again*

Chisato: "!!!" *fires*

-BOOOOOM-

Wraith: *collapses...starts to revert...*

-the armored mermaid vanishes, leaving sayaka's soul gem cleansed-

sayaka:...ah...what....was that...?

Chisato: "HARUKA!"

-haruka's crumpled body lay lifeless on the ground-

arisa: !!!

Chisato: "..." *can't speak, just holding Haruka, crying*

arisa:....*grips fist* that bitch....i'm gonna kill her! *runs off*

sayaka: arisa, wait! you arent fully healed yet!

Chisato: *still holding onto Haruka*

-elsewhere-

kagari: there we go, now you cant run off~ ^^

Matsuri: *tied up* "Let me go!" *struggling to free herself* "Why?!"

kagari: lets see if _this_ jogs your memory~ *pokes her forehead* boop~

Matsuri: "!!!"

*FWOOSH*

{Child!Matsuri: *sniffle*}

{???: matsuri?}

{Matsuri: "H-Huh?" *looks up*}

{tsubaki mikoto: *smiles* are you doing alright?}

{Matsuri: "...Just feeling sad..."}

{tsubaki mikoto: *hug* why dont i tell you girls the story again?}

{kagari: oh will you, miss tsubaki!?}

{Matsuri: "I-I'd like that..."}

{tsubaki mikoto: ^^ of course, girls.}

{-...-}

{Matsuri: "..." *listening...*}

{suzune: *whimpering*}

{Matsuri: *spots Suzune...sees the bell on her collar* "..."}

{suzune: *hic* *sniff*}

{Matsuri: "..." *approaches*}

{suzune: ?! *looks up*}

{Matsuri: "It's okay...Don't be afraid..."}

{suzune:...t-tsu...*hic*}

{Matsuri: "...Tsubaki..."}

{suzune:.........*shaking*}

{Matsuri: "Hey...It's going to be okay...Do you want to be friends?"}

kagari:.....i was the one to find tsubaki's body.....that little brat, suzune....i want her to suffer....so that's why i'll kill you in front of her, and then kill her. hehehe....AHAHAHA!

Matsuri: "Wh-Why?! Stop! You don't need to do this--"

???: "No. She needs to die."

kagari: oh suzune! did you get my message? *holds up her phone, which has a selfie of herself and the captive matsuri*

Suzune: *aims her sword--and lunges*

-SLASH SLASH CLANG-

Matsuri: *staring, shocked...tries to break out of her confines*

kagari: AHAHAHA! oh what's this? playing the hero?! after all the blood you spilled? after you took our tsubaki away from us?!

Suzune: *eyes widen, as the ferociousness of her attacks increase, stamping onto Kagari's foot before swinging her blade again*

Matsuri: "Oh god oh god..." ("What do I do...")

-dont give up, matsuri, i believe in you both-

Matsuri: "!!! ...Tsu-Tsubaki?"

kagari: *SLASHING* AHAHAHAHA!

Suzune: *being pushed back* "..."

Matsuri: "..." *breaks the restraints, rushes at them...*

kagari: eh-

Matsuri: "Beam Blades!" *hard-light blades emerge from her hands*

kagari: oh?

Suzune: "?!"

Matsuri: *swings her blades at Kagari*

kagari: very well, TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! *summons illusionary doubles of herself* AHAHAHA!

Matsuri: "..." *narrows her eyes*

Suzune: *glancing at each one*

kagari: do you really think you can stop me? i wont stop until you suffer like she did!

Suzune: "...I doubt that."

Matsuri: "..." *aims at one copy*

kagari: ah-

Matsuri: *SLICE*

kagari: GRK- m-matsuri....*laughs* h-how could you? and to your dear big sister too~?

Matsuri: "...I'm sorry." *knocks her in the head*

-POW-

kagari: nghh....

Matsuri: "..." *looks at Suzune* "You look hurt..."

suzune: she got me good....*coughing blood* s-shit....y-you ok, matsuri?

Matsuri: "Yes..." *helps her up*

suzune: *stumbles* please, dont bother with me...

Matsuri: "Be quiet. You need help..."

suzune: you'd really help a killer?

Matsuri: "...Why do you do it? Why do you kill?"

suzune:...tsubaki contracted illegally...she became a monster as a result....i dont want any other illegal contractor to share that fate...

Matsuri: "And killing them is better?"

suzune:.....

Matsuri: "...Let's get you to medical."

suzune:....you hate me, dont you?

Matsuri: "I just...don't want anyone else to die."

suzune:....

-elsewhere-

Jeje: "..."

Mikuni: "La la la..."

Johannes: *trying to capture a cricket on the windowsill*

metsu: *checking the money and writing notes*

Jeje: *looks over the notes*

-mostly just how much money was made that day and such. work related stuff mostly-

Mikuni: "New dress for Abel! Do we have the money for it?!"

Johannes: *holds up the jar with the cricket* "New specimen!"

metsu: depends on if we have coupons, and also that is a cricket.

Mikuni: OwO; "..." *hunts through the newspaper for coupons*

Johannes: -_-# "It will be a _vampire_ cricket..."

Jeje: "Ssss..."

metsu: *sigh* *glances at the calendar* .... summer will be here before we know it.

Johannes: "Yay!" *opens the closet, dives in...exits in an old-fashioned swimsuit with a duck floaty on, holding a kiddie pool*

Mikuni: *already has Abel in a sundress and holds a pitcher of water* "Fill up the pool!"

metsu: *sweatdrop*

-morning-

frances: good morning, gentlemen~ ^^

Dumas: *looks around, feeling a dangerous aura*

Cervantes: *sipping his drink through a straw*

frances: mr dumas, i've received some interesting information about you through a contact of mine~ does the 'chateau d'lf' ring any bells to you?

Cervantes: "Hang on...I remember being around there..."

frances: my contact mentioned they know who put you there, i will allow you to visit europe to meet them, on condition that you three will officially join the consultation office~ now gentlemen....do we have a deal~?

Dumas: "IT WAS BLACK OPS, CERVANTES--HOW WOULD YOU--Wait, what?"

frances: i'll add an additional wager, do so, and i wont tell anyone about your little 'prison escape' friend~<3

Cervantes: "..." *slams the drink down, slides it away...adjusts the straw, crosses his arms* "Pardon me, ma'am, but we are an independent operation, not for 'joining.' We are, how should I put it...three...three...Um...Three blind mice? Three stooges--"

Dumas: *covers Cervantes's mouth* -_-# "And what, if you tell, I have to run off again?"

marquis: OxO h-how does she know about that?

frances: well, if you three wish to be arrested, by all means, run off~

Cervantes: OxO

marquis: yeeeeah no thanks. ^^;;;;;

Dumas: -_-###

frances: do we have a deal?

Cervantes: *gulps* "I-I'll leave it to Dumas..."

Dumas: "...When do we leave?"

-elsewhere-

izumi: dad? you up yet?

Spirit: *yawns, stretches* "Yeah...Hey, kiddo."

izumi: can i talk to you about something?

Spirit: "Sure..."

-she explains everything-

Spirit: "Izumi...I'm sorry."

izumi: you're not mad at me?

Spirit: "Of course not! I mean, I would never be angry with you over what you want to do. I'm sorry for not letting you know that more..."

izumi:....i still dont know what i want to do...

Spirit: "Well, I can say one thing: I don't want you to drop out of the DWMA--not yet. You still have the rest of this semester to finish..."

izumi: i wont. i'll finish through NOT classes before i decide what i want to do...

Spirit: *nods* "Okay. Whether you stay or not, I promise, I will support your decision--so long as you stay in some school."

izumi: ok. *hugs* thanks, dad.

Spirit: *pat pat* "You're welcome. Please, don't ever be afraid to talk about this..."

-elsewhere-

Rin: *snoozing in his plane seat*

stocking: *looking out the window*

Rin: *shifts in his seat, muttering*

Flight Attendant: "May I get you something to drink, ma'am?"

stocking: some raspberry iced tea please.

Flight Attendant: "Right away! And you, sir--"

Rin: *sleep talk* "Fizzy lifting drink..." "

Flight Attendant: "..." *writes down 'soda'* "And you, ma'am?

shura: im good.

Flight Attendant: "Very good." *leaves*

Rin: *sits up* "Hmm...Did we forget someone?"

-elsewhere-

Shima: *somehow buried under snow*

-elsewhere-

stocking: probably no one important.

Rin: "Yeah, you're right...When we get home, I need to scoop up the ice in the back of the freezer, make it into a snowball, and throw it at Bon."

-elsewhere-

Bon: "..." *writes a note: 'Toss something at Rin'*

-elsewhere-

Walter: "He's been in there for hours...Or maybe just minutes."

leroux: did something happen?

Walter: "Nothing much--he checked the mail, took some package for himself, ran into your room--"

-inside-

Kafka: *opens the package, showing a book* "TEACH ME TO DANCE!"

-outside-

leroux: oh dear...

Walter: "--and I just keep hearing some '3, 2, 1, 1, 2, 3' pattern with music. I think it's the waltz?"

leroux: seems so.

-elsewhere-

Tall Student: "A HEALTHY LUNCH IS JUST THE THING TO FILL EVERY MITOCHONDRIA IN YOUR BODY WITH THE ENERGY IT NEEDS TO GET THROUGH THE REST OF THE DAY! HA HA HA--"

Dabi: =_=### ("Kill kill kill kill--")

Queen: *feet on the table, sipping a milk carton*

banshee: ^^; he's....enthusiastic...

Peter: "I guess we haven't had the best introductions yet--Hi, I'm Peter!"

banshee: komachi.

Masked Student: "...Stevi."

Tall Student: "CALL ME SIMON!"

Twice: "Wow, you're a tall drink of water, ain't ya?!" *suddenly pulls open Simon's mouth* "HOW DID YOU GET SO BIG?! DID YOU EAT ALVIN AND THEODORE?!"

tomura: *glances at queen*

Queen: "...'Queen.' I said it in class. You deaf?"

himiko: noooo, like what's your naaaaaame!

Queen: "...I'm not fucking telling you my name."

himiko: ruuuuude. =3=

???: *a lanky student with big glasses* "Nevermind her--Queen's just always a little anxious around strangers..."

Queen: "SHUT UP, STANLEY--I KNOW WHAT YOU DID AT THE VOLLEYBALL GAME!" >_<

Stanley: *whistles innocently*

banshee: ... ^-^;

Mustard: "So, what do people do for fun at this school--"

Simon: "HOLD THE PHONE!" *hands his phone to Stevi*

Stevi: "..." *holds up the phone* *thumbs up*

*music kicks in*

Stevi: *films as a flash mob starts*

-the students start dancing and singing-

Dabi: =_=#

tomura:.....(i...fucking....hate this place.)

Twice: *doing the monkey*

-elsewhere-

Kepuri: "Okay, try them out, WASHU." *she's designed robotic butterfly wings*

WASHU: ^o^

GET: -_-#

Kepuri: "Okay, now try flapping..." *jotting notes*

GET: *tugs on Yohei's pants leg*

yohei: *hug*

-elsewhere-

Tanizaki: *reviewing files*

atsushi: have any plans for today, tanizaki?

Tanizaki: "So far, just scheduling the next jobs and interviews for potential jobs..." *stretches* "I think I'll head out to run some errands."

kirako: *hands him a list*

Tanizaki: "Oh?" *reviews* "Seems do-able...Anything to add?"

-mostly the list includes snacks, bandages, baby toys, printer paper, and such-

Tanizaki: "Looks like a bit, though...Anyone up for going?"

sylvia: i-i'll come along..

Tanizaki: "Oh, cool!" *hands her a bag* "This'll help with carrying stuff."

sylvia: i-i'll d-do my best!

Tanizaki: ^^; "We'll even pick up some snacks."

-elsewhere-

principal: so you wish for us to rehabilitate miss amano, miss hinata?

Matsuri: "...I don't know whether it is the right thing to do in the long term...but for now, I think it's our best shot..."

principal: hmmm, well, she will need to be rehabilitated in the detention center for at least a week, just to evaluate her.

Matsuri: "...No visitors?"

principal:....i cant guarantee that at this time.

Matsuri: "...Okay. Is there anything else?"

principal: i've contacted miss kanade's family, and the funeral will be scheduled for this weekend.

Matsuri: "..." *shakes*

principal:....*pats on the back* she was a good student, and a good friend.

Matsuri: *breaks down crying*

principal:.....*awkward hug*

-elsewhere-

#death city days

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