#AHHH AND DI YOU SEE CHAPTER 51 *-*

[jinniesxlamp]

Goodbye, Hello - Chapter 7

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The week went by agonizingly fast, although it were better days than what you have been dealing with lately. Visiting Myunghwa helped a lot with resolving unecessary thoughts and feelings you had against yourself, remembering what she had taught you to master best—tranquility, almost losing your very own touch of it.

Ever since Myunghwa passed away, the stillness you had within started to slip from your fingers, without notice; your arrogance was starting to surface, impatience, sarcasm and insensitivity towards the people around you. You took the chance to meditate with your remaining days in Jeju, taking the advice from Chairman Byeon, preparing yourself to return as a better person, a better boss and not a dismantled one.

Today was going to be different, you thought to yourself. Your heart raced from the nervousness you felt, anticipating what you had to face since the huge scandal you had caused days prior. All those people you hurt and shamed, not to mention the poor boy you must have traumatized. Not only that....Lee Jooheon, the memory was vague during that drunked night, but you remembered the significant parts of it. Just as you were ready to face the day with a new perspective, a little bit of bad luck always had to squeeze itself in.

A heavy sigh escaped your lips, dreading to deal with this early morning misfortune causing a growing traffic jam in the middle of Gangnam. Moving your flat-tired car to the curb made you quadruple think, afraid it might cause another problem, but you delivered anyway. Immediately reaching for your phone, you called for a towing service which arrived sooner than you thought.

It was grueling seeing your watch tick almost five times faster than normal, knowing you had called for a compulsory 9:30 am meeting with the entire production team of Champion Trainee. What felt like three minutes was actually already thirty as the time yielded 9:15 am. Your car was already queued to be fixed, but you still had to wait.

9:15 turned to 9:30, then 10:27, 11:49 then 01:51.

Soojin had called several times for an update, apologizing and explaining to the crew and staff on your behalf regarding the four and a half hour wait. Luckily it was a Saturday, most of the people had no other schedules planned and continued to wait.

Yoongi’s POV

Secretary Soojin with the help of Daehan, one of the producers came in to the meeting room from time to time, apologizing and explaining the situation to everyone regarding the delay. Y/N had something important to attend to, as they were saying. Most people didn’t mind, but I did. I had another schedule at 2:30 for a commercial shoot with the rest of my members in one of the studios upstairs. Manager Hobeom had already called multiple times, asking for updates, wanting to know if I will be able to make it on time which I already knew I wasn’t.

“Mianhae, hyung. We’re still waiting. I don’t think I’ll be done on time.” I took a deep breath, eyeing my watch.

“Kwenchana, we already talked to the director. You need to attend to that meeting. We’ll take care of the situation here. You might have to stay a little bit later though, for the shoot I mean.”

“Kwenchana. Are the members okay? I can probably leave for awhile and come back down here later so we can do the group shoots, in that way they don’t have to stay late with me.”

“We thought about that earlier, but then again it’s too time constricting and a hassle. The whole production crew and your members already said they would wait. Just finish your meeting.”

“Oh. Arasseo” again, I sighed, starting to recognize the displeasure I was beginning to feel regarding all this.

If she had something else she needed to do prior, why schedule the meeting at that time only to delay it for four hours?

Finally she had arrived, again, apologizing for the (unreasonable) delay and started her part of the meeting right away, stealing another two hours of my time. When it had ended, goodbyes and thank yous were said. I saw her call the boy she had tormented last week into a room for a reason I did not have time to waste on.

I hurried upstairs to the commercial shoot, apologizing to the staff, crew and my members for the two hour delay which they shrugged off easy. The shoot began right away, along with my throbbing headache.

Y/N’s POV

At the end of the meeting, I decided to make the first approach in correcting the grave mistakes I have made last week. The boy whom I shamed in front of everyone came to me shaking next to Soojin.

“I’m sorry for how I acted last week. I have no excuse to validate my unprofessional and not to mention unreasonable actions. Joesonghabnida, I hope it’s not too late for your forgiveness.” I bowed, disregarding pride and prejudice as I delivered my apology gently and not passively.

I could sense the look of surprise on the poor boy’s face, unable to compose a reaction right away. But eventually he smiled kindly, relieving the heaviness in my heart.

“Kwenchana, gwangjangnim. Thank you for considering me worthy of your apology. I admire your humility. Thank you”

I am astounded with the weight that encounter took off of me seeing how that young boy walked out of the office in a much more dignified manner. A consoling smile crept across my semi-weary face. 

“Geureom, shall we call it a day?” I turned to Soojin whose eyes blinked in heavy confusion.

“Ne?” 

Clearing my throat, I gave her an amused smile as I repeated myself.

“I said, let’s go home. It’s the weekend after all. You should be spending time with your husband.”

“A-ah....dae!” 

I studied her figure as she bowed to me politely, gently grabbing her hands and held it with mine, rubbing her knuckles with my thumb.

“Jal ji naesseo?” Her eyes softened, disregarding the formality between the both of us.

“Jinjja...Eonnie, I should be the one asking you that. Aigoo” 

“Mianhae, Soojinah. Eonnie hasn’t checked on you for awhile”

“Eonnie, I’m doing well. Actually... I think I might even be pregnant” my eyes widened as I pulled back, just enough to see her entirely, biting her lip in excitement

“J-jinjja?!? Omo!!! Ottoke” I panicked, covering my mouth, not wanting to be loud.

“Ya, you need to go home! Get some rest and eat more, aigoo, your shirt is too loose--ottoke--I should buy you vitamins--have you gone to your doctor--is Youngjae taking care of you???”

It was never ending; the storm of emotions, pleasant ones at least, were hard to conceal.

“Dae, dae. Everything is in order and yes, Youngjae has been pampering me more than ever since I told him.”

“Geureom, now it’s time for you to go home. I’ll have the company driver drop you off, no ifs, no buts!”

“Ahhh jamkkanman! Let me just take this upstairs to Director Kang, he needs this by today.”

“What is it?” Reaching out my hand towards her, I asked for the folder she almost didn’t want to give. 

“It’s the script you approved for the Innis Free commercial they’re shooting on Monday with Song Hye Kyo.” She continued, allowing me to check the contents of the envelope.

“Arasseo, I’ll take care of it”

“Ani, it’s okay. It’ll only take ten minutes to drop it off.”

“Ani, kwenchana, I haven’t seen Director Kang in awhile. I’d like to say hi, we are good friends after all”

Finally, she gave in, letting go of the duty, permitting me to deliver it to Director Kang personally. 

--

Your two-floor walk wasn’t too bad considering you took the stairs, adding an extra cardio exercise to your day. Plus, your phone ringing three times before you stepped inside the studio room where Director Kang was working. The last phone call ended just in time for you to spot him standing on one corner, his back faced against you. The excitement you felt was indescribable, waiting to see a good friend of yours after almost a year. You could hear his soothing, yet very manly voice as you drew closer. Apparently, he was having a casual conversation with several bodies who were seated in front of him, covered by the equipment.

“Ehem. Annyeonghaseyo, PDnim”

You sounded, folding your lips, waiting for Director Kang to turn. 

However, the knot of excitement brewing in your stomach wasn’t meant for him—his body shift revealed the perfect view of three handsome faces, ones which were covered by the speakers and cameras earlier. Their eyes, same as yours, were startled, poignant and unsure. 

“Ya!!! Jeongmal, wah. Is this really you, Y/N?”

“A-ah d-dae” you giggled nervously, ungluing your eyes from the sight that had greeted you with memories of the past. 

“Wah, jinjja, how long has it been? You’re one of the big fishes now. It’s almost impossible to meet you personally in and outside work”

“You’re overly exaggerating, I came to see you didn’t I? I even brought your script for you” you responded casually, handing him the folder which he took a peek at.

“Did it pass your standards, gwanjangnim?” Director Kang asked teasingly.

“Geureomyo~ you’re a hard one to say no to” you said friskily.

“Ah, before you leave, let me introduce you to a few people. I’m sure you’ll bump heads in this industry soon.”

Again, the attention that was spared for earlier had been redirected, although this time, the air had gotten more natural than dense. 

“Yeoreobun, I’d like to introduce you to a good friend of mine, we interned together back in the days, this is Y/N. 

—Y/N, I’m almost sure you know who they are but I’d personally like to introduce them to you. 방탄소년단 members, Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin and Jung Hoseok”

Namjoon’s POV

We sat quietly, listening to the exchange of words between Director Kang and Y/N. The Y/N who we haven’t heard from or seen in a long time. Hoseok and Jin-hyung kept still, though I could sense the tinge of awkwardness from them. Who is there to blame? This was too much of an unexpected encounter, none of us saw it coming. Minutes later the stilted aura began to subside, right before Director Kang introduced us to each other. The three of us looked at her warmly, like a silent “have you been well” from our end, she did the same. Before we even had the chance to exchange greetings, Director Kang excused himself, attending to one of the staff who needed clarification at the other end of the room.

“Have you been well?” She asked.

“Oh” Hoseok answered, nodding his head as he smiled subtly.

“How long has it been? Three? Four?” Jin-hyung, now making an effort to keep the conversation going approached rather gently, unlike his usual loud greeting. It was a happy one though.

“Five, actually” a weak but tender smile slipped from her lips.

I kept a steady eye on her, her tiny face and flowy dress, the firmness in her tone when she spoke, the way she carried herself. She looked different, but she felt the same. The same Y/N we loved and cared for in the past.

“It’s nice seeing you, Namjoonssi” startled, I shook my head, eyes blinking nervously which I managed to control right away.

“Likewise, Y/N” I muttered back, bowing my head slightly for formality, though unecessary.

“Where have you been all these years?” Hobi asked.

“Just here really. I went back to school since the um— since the incident”

“Ah. I see, I see” Hobi, again, replied while Jin-hyung and myself continued to nod our heads.

Jin-hyung attempted to ask another question which was interrupted out of the blue by a groaning, irritated voice.

“Jin-hyung, did you bring your headache pill?” A moaning Yoongi entered from the corner, rubbing his forehead roughly with his right hand. He didn’t notice Y/N’s presence until he turned his back on us, facing towards her. His face sourer at the sight. No greetings were heard from the both of them. Y/N stood awkwardly, almost looking like she wanted to initiate a wholesome conversation, however Yoongi was the complete opposite—purposely refusing to spare her a glance, looking in all other directions but hers. We waited gruesomely for Jin-hyung to come back with the pill.

“Yeogi” Jin-hyung handed him two pills, passing him a bottle of water with it.

“Kwenchana? How many more do you have to do?” Asked Jin-hyung.

“Seven more.” Yoongi answered dully.

“Seven?! Ya, you don’t look so good. Sit down for awhile”

They were referring to the number of scenes Yoongi still had to finish. A moment of silence occurred as we watched him gulp half a bottle of water, wiping the remnants off his lips.

“If I had started on time, I wouldn’t have to deal with all this.” He spat using his words, putting no effort in hiding his vexation.

“Ya, ya. Hajima, it’ll only worsen your headache.” Jin-hyung tried to ease him, before the situation escalated, attempting to massage Yoongi’s tensed shoulders. However, it didn’t stop him. Of course...when did anything ever when he was mad? A sardonic grunt he let out.

“Ani. I’m not going to have all these people wait for my personal reasons. Isn’t it a mockery for professionals to cause delays so they can attend to other affairs?” 

I noticed Y/N’s eyes drooping. It was obviously directed towards her, Yoongi made sure she knew that.

“I—” again, with a disgusting tone, indirectly addressing what he had to say

“—personally can’t stand people who waste my time. Especially when they didn’t deserve it in the first place.” With that said, he left.

It was hard not to catch the frustration drawn across Jin-hyung’s handsome face. Hoseok sighed, head turning left and right.

“Mian, Y/N. He hasn’t been sleeping well these past days” said Jin-hyung, shifting his attention to Y/N who was forcing a smile despite the awkwardness. She waited for Director Kang to return then left. 

Sometime after her departure, a well-built man in a black suit hurriedly ran towards where we were, hunched back as he struggled to catch his breath. Upon regaining composure, he introduced himself as Mr. Park Il Sung, head of the security department and right away explained the sudden situation.

“Joesonghabnida, I didn’t mean to startle you. We were told that gwangjangnim was last seen in this studio. Do you, by chance, know where she had gone?”

Director Kang looked at him with dewy-eyes before responding.

“Ah, Y/N? D-dae, she just left a little while ago” 

“What’s going on?” before the conversation resumed, Yoongi happened to arrive, perhaps to grab a bottle of water from the food station nearby. 

“Gabjagi...wae?” Inquired director Kang towards the security personnel.

“Her vehicle has been hit and run in the parking lot. We wanted to let her know ahead of time.”

Y/N’s POV

“Ani, kwenchana. I sent the company driver elsewhere. Please don’t worry about the matter. I’ll manage to get home safely. Kamsahambnida, Mr. Park” I sighed, trying to relax myself as I ended the three minute call. 

I had just been told that my vehicle, which was just returned from the shop after my morning incident, was hit and run at the parking lot. The security personnel had already arranged for it to be investigated and repaired, although they insisted I was brought home by the company driver who I sent to bring Soojin home. 

“Grae, this maybe an opportunity for me to experience an old life of mine” I whispered to myself, walking towards the bus stop which I had not been to in years. 

--

The dinner table was unusually quiet tonight with merely the sound of slurped soup and chopstick clanking heard instead of voices. Everyone was just...hungry after a restless day. They were all quick to tidy up. Maknaes were first to leave the kitchen of course, Jungkook and Taehyung going back to their game dens, Jimin watching a movie by the living room. Namjoon had not left the dinning room table, fiddling with his phone with a cup of hot tea sitting in front of him. Hoseok took a seat across him, easing his body from doing the dishes. And of course, Jin taking out an entire case of beer from the fridge. Hence, the drinking began.

“How’s your headache?” Asked Seokjin with a sour face, slumping his third can onto the marble. 

“Better that it was” responded Yoongi almost emotionless.

“Geundae..earlier” Hoseok, with his head tilted sideways, apparently had something he wanted to discuss but could not deliver through. But the silence eventually unfolded the topic. They all knew what he was pertaining to. 

Yoongi cleared his throat, drawing all eyes on him.

“What?” As always, dodging the subject with his indifference. 

“Ya! Hajima. Do you really think we’re that naive? Stop acting like you don’t know, we’ve lived together for years. We know just about every layer of skin you have” snarled the eldest, annoyed at the dumb-play of his dongsaeng. 

“Geurotchi! Aigo! How could you be so harsh to her?” Hoseok’s face drew all sorts of expressions all over it as he protested. Namjoon only watched.

Yoongi could neither disagree or agree to how they had reacted, remembering the inhumane things he had said to you earlier. Had he known that a flat tire was the cause of your delay, he would not have said the things he did. Also, overhearing Mr. Park’s conversation with you over the phone regarding your hit-and-ran vehicle did not aid his guilt. 

“I believe she deserves an apology, hyung” spoke Namjoon neutrally, remaining considerate to both parties.

At this point, they had already ganged up on him, rubbing his fault directly on his face. Barely giving him a chance to speak.

“Ara, ara—“ responded Min Yoongi in defeat. Clearing his throat, avoiding any eye contact.

“—I’ll apologize when I see her tomorrow” he said quietly.

All of a sudden, he felt three wide-eyed glares cornering him. This was just frustrating. 

“You do know you won’t be on the show for a week, right?” 

Yoongi eyed Namjoon dumbfounded. No response, whatsoever.

This gave him away. He forgot. 

“Tsk, jinjja—” huffed Jin sarcastically, not sure how to react to his oblivion. 

“—Ya, Min Yoongi....we’re scheduled for Japan next week”

[wasithard]

tagged by my fave @bellamysfern <3

rules: you must answer these 85 statements and tag 20 people (or not)

the last:

1. drink: waterrrr

2. phone call: my brother

3. text message: to my sis “xx”

4. song you listened to: there’s nothing holdin’ me back - shawn mendes (what a bop honestly)

5. time you cried: omg around 12:30 this arvo right between my economics & history ext trials haha <3 <3 

have you ever:

6. dated someone twice: just one would be nice wow?

7. kissed someone and regretted it: nah

8. been cheated on: nah

9. lost someone special: my taita when i was 7

10. been depressed: yes?

11. gotten drunk & thrown up: never been properly drunk 

3 favorite colors: 

12. blue

13. red

14. green and yellow and pink

in the last year have you:

15. made new friends: yes!

16. fallen out of love: ive gotten over a crush kind of?

17. laughed until you cried: im sure i have

18. found out someone was talking about you: in a really nice way yeah :D

19. met someone who changed you: 100% yes

20. found out who your friends are: yeah, like i already knew but it really cemented itself this year

21. kissed someone on your Facebook list: nope

general:

22. how many of your Facebook friends do you know in real life: id say there are only a handful that i dont

23. do you have any pets: two dogs!!!! i love them!!

24. do you want to change your name: never 

25. what did you do for your last birthday: had a REALLY fun party i still claim it so hard 

26. what time did you wake up: 5:53 because my aunty was making alot of noise and then i slept till 5:59 and then i got up and studied

27. what were you doing at midnight last night: asleep for a change!

28. name something you can’t wait for: THE END OF THE HSC WHEN I’LL NEVER HAVE TO STEP FOOT IN HIGH SCHOOL AGAIN #november6

31. what are you listening to right now: nothing but i one direction was playing before

32. have you ever talked to a person named tom: ohmygod at boarding school there were at least 8 toms in my grade

33. something that is getting on your nerves: NESA and their oppressive education system

34. most visited website: probably tumblr or messenger

35. hair colour: brown

36. long or short hair: short but i miss my long hair

39. piercings: just one in each ear (they’re uneven :/)

40. blood type: no clue

41. nicknames: t, tt, tez

42. relationship status: single

43. zodiac: scorpio

44. pronouns: she/her

45. favourite tv show: Brooklyn Nine-Nine & Still Star-Crossed, 

46. tattoos: none but i wish!

47. right or left handed: right

48. surgery: nope

49. piercing: ^

50. sport: to play - netball; to watch - nrl

51. vacation: i want to go back to Athens and i desparately want to road trip or just travel through the Middle East

52. pair of trainers: my sandshoes are SICK theyre asics and theyre like grey with turquoise lining and some yellow i love them

more general:

53. eating: just had bangers & mash with garlic bread because my dad is a hero

54. drinking: water

55. i’m about to: READ SO MUCH FANFICTION - if you want me to stay, i will stay by your side by elsaclack, Weave Me a Myrtle Crown by AJRedfern and im finally gonna read the final chapter of Game, Set, Match by ananbeth and blackjacktheboss bc i was saving it until i finished trials as my reward and it literally got me through

56. waiting for: November 6 so i can be done with this HSC bs

57. want: a boyfriend or just boy friends???? also to bingewatch avatar and legend of korra bc i miss them

58. get married: maybe? idk we’ll see

59. career: really want to be an aid worker or something in the humanitarian fiel

which is better:

60. hugs or kisses: HUGS

61. lips or eyes: eyes 

62. shorter or taller: i dont mind 

63. older or younger: doesnt matter just as long as theyre close

64. nice arms or nice stomach: arms wow i love a strong hug

65. hook up or relationship: relationship!

66. troublemaker or hesitant: troublemaker but like in a percy jackson sorta way

have you ever:

67. kissed a stranger: yeah

68. drank hard liquor: like a sip

69. lost glasses/contact lenses: all the time

70. turned someone down: ugh yes -_-

71. sex on the first date: how about never?

72. broken someone’s heart: probably not

73. had your heart broken: um did you see amazing spiderman 2

74. been arrested: nah

75. cried when someone died: um did you see amazing spiderman 2

76. fallen for a friend: still not over it. its been 2 years.

do you believe in:

77. yourself: depends

78. miracles: yes!

79. love at first sight: sure

80. santa claus: i wish

81. kiss on the first date: do i believe in kiss on the first date? yeah.

82. angels: yes :)

other:

83. current best friend’s name: rose rose rose i love her to death

84. eye colour: brown

85. favourite movie: ahhh High School Musical or Dead Poets Society or The Sapphires 

im not tagging 20 people but i will tag my faves @richarddickganseythethird @magaysticseaflapflap @abaaayo @seaweedbraens @myotpwillbecanon and @thesonofneptune

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 51

first day of school is always the hardest

Akutagawa: *moves to the center of the room...* *blasts out black tendrils* teacher: woah! shadow entity summoning. very nice. Akutagawa: *knocks down the dummies--one landing in the front row of students* tamaki: fuck! Arthur: o_O Akutagawa: "...Then you should have gotten out of the way." tamaki: *growls and cat tails* Akutagawa: "..." *summons another black tendril* Arthur: *moves away* Chuuya: "!!!" teacher: *blows whistle* now now, everyone settle down! Akutagawa: "...'Kay." tamaki: *pouts* fiiiine. Chuuya: Q~Q tamaki:....oi, shorty, whats you're problem? Chuuya: *starts sobbing* "I'M NOT SHORT! YOU ARE!" tamaki: O-O; Chuuya: *hugs Tamaki* "I won't let him hurt you ever again!" tamaki: G-GET OFF ME! *knees him in the groin* shinra: hey arthur, some stranger is flirting with your girlfriend again. Arthur: "..." *removes Excalibur* "I will slice you where you--" Chuuya: *levitates Arthur* shinra: oh shit. Arthur: o____O "HE'S A WITCH! BURN HIM!" Chuuya: *still clutching his groin* several witch students: RUDE! Chuuya: *tosses Arthur up into the air* Arthur: "Curses!!!!" -they got the baryion punishment later- Chuuya: O___< "My balls ache from this rock..." Arthur: >____> "It's your fault!" tamaki: =3= ow. Akutagawa: "..." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "...The food here is disappointing." atsushi: *nom nom nom nom* =w= Kyoka: "..." *tries to take his slice of pie* -elsewhere- Hawthorne: "What exactly is he planning?" taxidermist: beats me. he said something about looking for a 'book'? dunno what that's about. *glancing at the incubator* Hawthorne: "Hmm. That detail makes sense. What is the incubator for?" taxidermist: growin a baby. it was inside the body. so im growin it cause im bored. Hawthorne: o____O taxidermist: .....do you think the white dress would look better on her or the red one? Hawthorne: "...THIS IS AN ABOMINATION TO ALL THAT GOD HIMSELF DESIRES! A SIN! A RED MARK UPON YOU, YOU DESPICABLE, WICKED, NO-GOOD TINY LITTLE MAN!" taxidermist:.....you do know im a girl, right? Hawthorne: "NONE THE LESS! YOU SHOULD JUST LET IT BE DEAD AND HAVE THAT BE THE END OF IT! YOU CAN’T GO AND PLAY GOD LIKE THIS! HAVE YOU NO SANITY-" taxidermist: *gets out duct tape and tapes his mouth shut* there. better. Hawthorne: *muffled screaming* FD: =___= "Shut up out here..." -elsewhere- Kenji: *pouts, looking through clothing magazine* -elsewhere- Ponera: *looks around...* grimoire: looking for something? Ponera: "!!!" *slaps a hand over his mouth, pulling him with her into a room* grimoire: ?! Ponera: *locks the door* "Shh...I don't want Shaula or Medusa finding my book..." grimoire:...is that it? Ponera: "It's a spell book...my first. And I keep secrets in it. Kind of like a diary..." grimoire: ah. shaula: chill girl. if im gonna pry through anyone's diary, it's gonna be medusa's. Ponera: o_____o "HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS LOCKED ROOM?!" shaula: scorpion through the vent. Ponera: "Damn it! Well, go back and read your sister's diary--" Medusa: "Read what now?" Ponera: .___.; "I need new locks..." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "What do students do after school?" atsushi: i guess hang out around town? Kyoka: "Very well. Where would you like to go?" Kyoka: *stomach growl* -elsewhere- kouyou: he got into a fight? Chuuya: *pouts* "Not my fault..." kouyou: *grumble* oh son of a bitch. mafioso: you're words! kouyou:.....*realization*. o_o Chuuya: "I don't wanna go back to school...It all reminds me of pain..." hirotsu: *ear tug* you're going. -_-; Chuuya: TT_TT "You can't make me!" Akutagawa: *looking at numbers...phone numbers...* kouyou: make any friends today, akutagawa? Akutagawa: "I don't know. Random girls kept handing their phone numbers to me." kouyou: oh my~ Akutagawa: "...This one has her name dotted with hearts over the eyes." Chuuya: Q~Q *tosses his notebook with numbers in the trash* higuchi: *cracks whiskey glass...her hand bleeding* Mori: "...Please, don't get blood on the floor, Higuchi." higuchi: *through teeth* my...apologies....sir. also. may i have a word with you later? Mori: "??? I have time right now." higuchi: in private. *dark tone* Mori: .w.; "Like I said, I have time..." *opens a door* higuchi: *takes a seat* Mori: *shuts the door...locks it* "Now, then..." *sits* "What did you--" higuchi: you realize rain was pregnant when she died, right? Mori: "..." *smiles* "No." higuchi: more likely than not, she had become the mother of your child....which lead her to make a sacrifice to end her life by breaking her condition. Mori: "These are strong accusations. What proof do you have she was pregnant?" higuchi: i found a pregnancy test in her garbage. it was positive. and i know just what you did to her all that time... Mori: "And what evidence do you have to accuse me of sleeping with Rain?" higuchi: dont give me that! you know how often you sexually abused her! she told me this when we went out together for drinks. Mori: "And you believed her?" higuchi: of course, she's my friend. and she seemed very sincere. Mori: "Then I owe you a sincere response..." higuchi: *listening* Mori: "I take nothing that is not available to me." higuchi:.....? Mori: "If I can take it, it is mine." *stands* higuchi: ..... Mori: *walks by her* "And when it is mine, I do as I wish. This Mafia serves me--as does everyone in it." *a hand rests on Higuchi's shoulder* higuchi: *cold chill* Mori: *small squeeze on her shoulder, as he leans down and whispers* "Just remember that. And please, don't think I am a terrible person. After all...the way Rain screamed?" higuchi: *resisting the urge to punch him* Mori: "Those were screams of pleasure." higuchi: *stands up and walks away* Mori: "Let's talk again soon, Higuchi. Maybe over drinks~" higuchi:....*walking away* Mori: *smirks* -elsewhere- Kyoka: =w= "Tasty..." -elsewhere- Arthur: TT_TT "My aching groin..." maki: tamaki kick you in the loins again? Arthur: "Not directly...Punishment at school because of a fight." maki: oh jeez, what happened? Arthur: "This weird short guy was hugging Tamaki--and I threatened to light him on fire." maki: oh jeez. Arthur: TT~TT "Why did this have to happen today? That stupid shorty brat..." -elsewhere- atsushi: and that's what happened today. Kunikida: "...So...The Mafia?" atsushi: *nods* Kunikida: "That is troublesome. You, then, will keep an eye on them." atsushi: ._. right... i heard he was with some short guy with red..orange hair? *Footsteps heard running quickly* Kyoka: *standing by the door, about to bite into ice cream cone--* *The door slams open, crashing into Kyoka's face* Dazai: "YOU MET CHUUYA?!" atsushi: O-O; not.....in person. o-o; *The door slams open, as Demon Snow appears, cradling Kyoka--and Dazai tumbles down the stairs* Kyoka: *glare* *The door slams shut* kirako: eek! O o O Dazai: "Ow ow ow ow--" *crashes* Kyoka: *holding onto Demon Snow* "We will keep an eye on the small one and the creepy one who is getting way too close to Atsushi for my comfort." -nice catch- kirako: are you....alright? ._.; atsushi: um...thanks.... ^^; Kyoka: "...I don't like doors slammed in my face." =\\\\= "And my ice cream fell on the floor." kirako: mr dazai? Dazai: "..." *thumbs up* -underground, music can be heard over a gramophone- zoey: *dancing quite gracefully* FD: *seated, the small table next to him with a bottle of vodka and two small glasses, watching intently* "..." *smiles* FD: "Elegant." zoey: *smiles as she finishes* FD: *claps* zoey: ah... FD: *holds two glasses of vodka* "You are so graceful, Ballerina." zoey: only for you, master fyodor~ FD: *hands her the glass* "Of course. Thank you, my dear. Cheers." -clink of the glasses- zoey: ^^ FD: *sips* "I had no idea you were a dancer." zoey: i think..i had lessons.....at a young age.... FD: *sits...and pats his lap* "Tell me." zoey: *she does as instructed and sits in his lap, facing him* FD: "What do you remember from your lessons?" *holds her in his lap, letting her sit relaxed* zoey: *whispering into his ear* FD: "Mmm...I wish I could have seen you..." *rests his hand on her hip* zoey: ah...~ FD: "Did you have some fun in your classes...?" *slides his hand up and down lightly* zoey: *shivering* i-i suppose... FD: "Did you get along with the other girls..?" *his hand now goes up under her skirt, just brushing her skin* zoey: i-oh! d-dont recall... FD: "I'm sure you got along well...You were probably the cutest of them all." *his hand slides to her thigh...* zoey: *soft moan* FD: *whispers in her ear* "Is my cute girl wearing her underwear?" zoey: y-yes~ FD: *sits her up, and has her on her feet* "May I see?" zoey: *lifting her skirt up, showing both her undergarments and her branding scar* FD: "..." *gets on his knees...stares at her scar* "...Does it still hurt?" zoey: only if you want for it to hurt.... FD: *smiles* "Always the correct answer..." *he traces a finger along the trim of her panties* zoey: a-ahhh~ FD: *kisses above the waistband, before he starts to pull them down* -elsewhere- Victor: *sipping soda* nozomi: how's everything in here? Victor: *shrug* "Not much more progress. Feel a little stuck." -in another room- karin: ..... Akitaru: *knock knock* karin: door's open! Akitaru: "Hey, Doc. I got the inventory report for you." *hands her a clipboard* karin: thanks. *puts down a photo back on her desk* Akitaru: *spots the photo* "..." -it's a photo of karin, toshiaki, a baby nozomi, and another woman- Akitaru: "...Nozomi was so young there..." karin: yeah....she sure takes after her dad....she's a good kid, and i want the best for her. Akitaru: *nods* "That's all you can do..." *looks at the woman in the photo* -she bears a strong resemblance to karin- karin: that's nozomi's mom...*sad smile* and my sister. Akitaru: "...I had no idea that..." karin: that i'm nozomi's aunt? Akitaru: "Yeah." karin:.....she's got her mom's eyes. kinda. Akitaru: "Y-Yeah...Um...Does Nozomi know?" karin: of course she knows, haha!....i actually became her legal guardian after toshiaki.... Akitaru: *nervous laugh* "Ha ha...I just...I mean, I never hear her call you her aunt...And...Yeah." karin: ah. i guess she is pretty professional with work, just like her old man, haha. Akitaru: *nods* "...I'm sorry for your loss." -elsewhere- Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: ....*tucks him in, kissing his ear* Kid: *slight shift and giggle* stocking:....*gets in with him, being big spoon* Kid: =w= *sighs* stocking: *nuzzles* Kid: "Zzz..." -morning- Arthur: *groans* shinra: *watching, waiting* any second now. *smiles at relan* Relan: *trying not to laugh* Arthur: *moves his hand* -flrp- Arthur: .|||||. "...You...You...You!" Relan: *laughing, as he starts running* -elsewhere- Chuuya: *still asleep in bed* -something smells delicious- Chuuya: *rises out of bed...like, floating, following the smell* rain?: good morning mr nakahara, i made breakfast. ^^ Chuuya: *smiles* "Mmm...That sounds delicious, R--" *eyes break open* "!!!" *he collapses* hirotsu: oh, you're awake. Chuuya: *picks himself up from the floor, looking around* "Wh-What happened?" hirotsu: we're making you breakfast. -hirotsu has a little frilly pink apron that reads 'please refrain from touching the cook'* Chuuya: ._______. "..." *slaps his face* "Wake up. Wake up. Wake up." gin: *pours water on his face*.....better? Chuuya: "...No. But at least that takes care of my shower." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "What is for breakfast?" -elsewhere- higuchi: *SNEEZE* guh.... higuchi's sister: honestly, sis... *Knock knock* higuchi's sister: yes? ???: "I am here to see Higuchi. Is this her residence?" Higuchi’s sister: yeah. hey sis? you have a visitor! ???: *steps inside* higuchi: mmn? Akutagawa: "Good morning." higuchi: O/////O r-ry-ryunosuke! Akutagawa: "Yes. Hello. I was passing by on my way to school. How are you?" higuchi: sick...i think i caught a col- *COUGH COUGH HACK COUGH* guh.... Akutagawa: "..." *holds up a bag* "I was bringing hot soup to lunch...You should have it." higuchi:...*sniff* thanks....*checks calander. it's still august yet.* i thought....school started next month... Akutagawa: "Visiting. Wanted to get the lay of the location." *sits at her bed* higuchi: i-i see... *pulls blanket up to her nose* .////. Akutagawa: "...How bad is your temperature?" higuchi: havent checked... Akutagawa: "..." *puts his hand on her forehead* higuchi: .//////////////////////////. Akutagawa: "Damn. You're burning up. Perhaps get you to a doctor." higuchi:.... =////= *muffled* good idea... Akutagawa: "We can have one visit from the Mafia...We need you to take care of yourself. Can't afford to have you suffering." higuchi: r-right. Akutagawa: "It is a good thing that Mori is a doctor--" higuchi: NO! Akutagawa: *falls back* "Wh-What?" higuchi: ..... 7-7 m-mori and i...are kind of at odds with each other right now. Akutagawa: "...You don't think he will set that aside and perform his doctorly duties?" higuchi: dont we have any other medics? Akutagawa: *nods* "I will see who is available--and I will make sure it is not Mori. I promise." higuchi:...thank you. QuQ Akutagawa: *pulls out his phone, calls, looks at her* "...You'll feel better soon. Now, smile." higuchi: *awkward smile* Akutagawa: "...I would kiss your forehead, given how pathetic you look--but it would get me sick." higuchi:.... *KO* Akutagawa: D: "Oh no! I'm going to need an ambulance!" -elsewhere- FD: "Good morning." taxidermist: mornin. still not sure what dress to give her. also i had to strangle hawthorne into unconscious cause he was being a dick. FD: *looking at the corpse* "Why's it got to be a dress?" taxidermist: ...*shrug* they were the only ones i could scrounge up. FD: "But imagine her in a business suit. Or a swimsuit. Or a maid outfit." taxidermist:....yyeeeeeah mind keeping your fetishes out of my work station? that'd be great. FD: *shrug* "Just offering guidance...Where did you leave Hawthorne's body?" taxidermist: oh he isnt dead. i just locked him in the shower....taped up. FD: *smirks* "And you criticize my fetishes?" taxidermist: he was being a judgmental prick for growing this lil shit here. FD: *sigh* "I'll set him straight..." *walks to the shower* "..." Hawthorne: X_____X FD: "..." *turns on the cold water* *LOUD SCREAM* taxidermist:......*smirks* serves you right, <stupid bastard>. Hawthorne: "GET ME OFF OF THIS! I WILL NOT BE MOCKED IN THIS MANNER--" *rip* FD: "...Huh. I hope ripping off that tape didn't take off too much hair. And skin." Hawthorne: *wails, as he crawls away...* FD: *smirks* -elsewhere- Kyoka: "I am hungry. Let's get food." atsushi: alright then. -elsewhere- Kid: *yawn* stocking: morning~ Kid: *smiles* "Morning, love." *smooch* stocking: mmmm~ Kid: "Sleep well?" stocking: yeah. Kid: "I'm glad..." *stretches* "Ready for today?" stocking: *nods* Kid: *sits up, gets out of bed* "Breakfast?" -elsewhere- Rin: *checking his watch* shura: charter bus should be here soon. Rin: "And then that takes us to Kyoto?" shura: yep. shiemi: ^^ <isnt that exciting?> .....bon and the others have been teaching me. ^^; Rin: "Oh, cool! I'd like to learn some phrases!" Bon: "..." shiemi: well...uhh.. izumo: *rolls eyes* i'll teach you some stuff on the way there......well _someone_ has to!.....weenies. Rin: "Thanks, Izumo! Okay, how do I say, 'Where is the bathroom?'" -elsewhere- Dr. John: "Hello. I was told there is a patient here?" higuchi: *raises hand* Dr. John: *smiles, waves* "Hello. I'm Dr. John. And you have a cold?" higuchi: *nods* Dr. John: "Okay. Let me take your temperature." *offers the thermometer, then takes a clipboard* "Do you have any allergies?" -elsewhere- Takehisa: *sniff* iris: feeling better? Takehisa: "A bit. My hand-eye coordination is still off." -elsewhere- Hibana: "...Do you know anything about this Licht kid?" gabriella: you mean the piano player? Hibana: "No--the tall creepy guy the 8th got assigned." gabriella: oh right!...i've been searching, but nothing's come up. weird. Hibana: "...Maybe check his fingerprints." -elsewhere- Kuro: "Am I going to have to go with you to school again?" mahiru: yep. Kuro: "...You could drop out of school.” mahiru: im not going to do that. -_-; Kuro: "Home schooling?" -elsewhere- Mephisto: "Any word from our traveling troops?" exorcist: they're heading to kyoto today. there was a landslide that kept them from getting there earlier... Mephisto: "How odd...Hm. Can't be helped. Any injuries?" exorcist: thankfully no. Mephisto: "Good. Well, let me know when they arrive in Kyoto." -elsewhere- Dr. John: "I recommend plenty of sleep, but you should recover quickly." *smiles* higuchi: thank you. *John's phone buzzes with a text* Dr. John: ^^; "Well, if you need anything, just call." *waves* higuchi: *nods and rests* Dr. John: *once outside, looks at phone* "..." Text: [how is the patient?] Dr. John: "..." [recovering. recommended rest] Text: [good. keep an eye on her for me~] Dr. John: "..." *shakes, biting her lip* Dr. John: "..." *walks* -elsewhere- Yukio: *points at map* "We'll be checking these locations." seiya: *nods* Yukio: "We have all supplies? Water? Food?" -elsewhere- Rin: "I got the snacks and drinks!" shura: nice. Rin: "Yep. Here's your beer--I was surprised they let me buy it with your ID." -elsewhere- Higan: "You all ready for school soon?" naho: yep! lilac:...*nod* Sakuya: *grunt* naho: i got a new pencil case too! Higan: "That's good." Sakuya: "...Looks cute." naho: ^^ -elsewhere- Shamrock: "..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *shivers* -a stray cat walks up to him- Chuuya: "!!!" *sits back* cat: *rubs against his leg* Chuuya: "..." *tentative pet* cat: ^w^ Chuuya: "...Where did you come from?" *pet pet* -elsewhere- shura: here we are! -they've stopped at a ryokan- izumo: ?? a ryokan? Rin: "...Um...What's a ryokan?" Bon: *shaking nervously* izumo: it's kind of like an inn. same basic concept. -several people have noticed bon- person: ah! it's bon! Rin: "Neat! Who runs the ryokan?" hey! bon's back! Bon: *waves his hands* "Hey! Hey! Back off!" Rin: ._. woman: ??....!! ryuji....you......YOU DYED YOUR HAIR?! ARE YOU TRYING TO BE A ROOSTER WHEN YOU GROW UP?! Bon: "MOM! LET GO OF MY HAIR!" Rin: ._____. Shima: -_-; Rin: "...Okay. That _can't_ be Bon's mama. She looks so...small and nice." bon's mom: hmm? oh! renzou, neko, so good to see you again. konekomaru: likewise, ma'am. izumo: oh i get it, bon's the <young master> here. maybe i should start calling him 'bonbon' *snickers* Bon: "DON'T YOU START, IZUMO!" *his mother mussed his hair until it is a mess...a bigger mess* Rin: "Huh...And your family owns this inn?" bon's mother: yes. the temple was struggling, so we needed a side business for some income. shura: thanks for letting us stay here. bon's mother: oh it's no trouble at all. bon, renzou, neko, it's been so long since you've been home, why not visit your families? Shima: .w.; Bon: "..." Rin: "???" -later- bon's mother: yaozo? you have visitors. Shima: "!!! D-Dad!" *runs to Yaozo* yaozo: renzou? *coughs* bon's mother: you should be careful... Shima: "I'm here, Dad..." yaozo: relax, torako. i'm not dead yet...how is everyone? Bon: "We've been doing our best, sir." bon's mother: they're alright. no one died, thankfully... yaozo:...konekomaru. konekomaru: *gulp* y-yes sir? yaozo: thank you for looking after bon. you've done a great job. konekomaru: w-well....um...i-uh- Shima: "I-I've been looking after Bon, too, Dad--" -CHOP- yaozo: ALL YOU'VE BEEN DOING IS DYING YOUR HAIR AND CHASING SKIRTS! Shima: *holding his head* "I still fit in time to protect friends while still flirting with girls! Sometimes both at the same time!" yaozo: why you little-…. *grumble* bon....you're father.....you're father's fine...he was just a little startled by the whole thing. Bon: "...Where is he?" bon's mother: he goes to the temple every day, but he doesnt have a cellphone.. Bon: "...Oh. That's...pretty far." -in a hallway- ???: hey hey there, mind giving an old man some help? Rin: "??? Um...Sure? They just have me moving trash around..." o___O "Are those watermelons?!" old man: yep. freshly picked, too. they're for the patients, so do you mind cutting them for me? you're welcome to a slice too. Rin: "..." *stares at his sword* "...Yeah, I better use the slice." *sets down his sword* "Surprised you kept these hidden so long. End of summer, you know..." old man: yep. with school just around the corner for you kids...ah, im just ramblin'....so, i heard some people from death city came here. i take it you're with them? Rin: "Y-Yeah...Actually, I'm with True Cross, too." old man: i see. so i guess you're friends with my son, ryuji then? Rin: "...'Friend' is a bit strong. Dumb old rooster head doesn't like me..." Rin: "...!!! YOU'RE BON'S DAD?!" old man: yep. see the resemblance? Rin: "...No? I thought Bon's dad would be 'GAWR! I'M ANGRY AND ON FIRE!' kind of a guy?" ryuji's dad: oh?.... *laughing* you sure have quite an imagination, kid. Rin: "..." *small laugh, remembering his dad* "I guess...Dad always says so." ryuji's dad: ah...by the way, what's your name, kid? Rin: "...Okumura. Rin." ryuji's dad: !!! .... (thinking: oh, so then he's.....) say, you said you and ryuji havent been getting along, right? Rin: "...Since he...Um...Y-You already know what I am, don't you?" ryuji's dad: actually, ryuji and i have been on difficult terms recently as well. Rin: "Really? What's been happening?" -elsewhere- izumo: .....(thinking: jeez, that girl).... ???: I'M SICK OF LISTENING TO YOUR CRAP! izumo: ?! *listening* ???: "Please, calm down--" ???: dont you forget that the deep keep is the hojo jurisdiction! the only reason we're in this mess is because your security is such a farce! ???: "Your face is a farce!" izumo: *peeeeks* Mamushi: "Back off, or you'll be bitten." hojo sister 1: you tell him, sis! juzo: tch- you hojo's have some damn nerve! Mamushi: "We have nerve--that's what you lack." juzo: why you-! *staff smack* izumo: O.O ao hojo: mamushi! nishiki: *grrr* you damn shima's are all the same! izumo: ?!?! (thinking: SHIMA?! so then, these guys are shima's-) Mamushi: "That's it! Naga, attack!" *summons snake, thrusts it at Juzo* -the door slams open- izumo: ?! (thinking: bon!) juzo: bon! Bon: "Stop this arguing!" Mamushi: "!! You have returned?" juzo: ....my apologies, bon. Bon: "...Whatever. Just keep the noise down..." *turns* Mamushi: "..." nishiki: come on sis, lets go. izumo: .....(thinking: so refined....) nishiki:...*smirks* nice eyebrows~ izumo: !!!........*calm but fuming* i dont think i like those girls very much. -elsewhere- torako: do you think you can bring these to the field office's guardhouse? we're a bit short staffed at the moment. Rin: "Sure!" -later, after bon and konekomaru went to do their own thing- Rin: "..." *sighs, opens can of juice* -phone call- Rin: "???" *answers* "H-Hellllos?" kyouko: hey rin, its me, kyouko, how's the trip? Rin: "..." *sets down his juice* "S'Fine...Just...Everyone h-here is all upset..." kyouko: jeez, that bad, huh? Rin: "I guess they're still reeling from...well, what happened when I was born." kyouko:....just try not to let it get to you too much, ok? all you can do is move forwards. Rin: "...I hope. How is everything at home?" kyouko: doing well. uncle shiro's been doing a bit better, thought its not saying much. with school starting soon, me, madoka, and the others went out and bought school supplies. Rin: "You all get all you needed?" kyouko: yep. -elsewhere- ???: ryuji. Bon: "?!" *turns* "...Hey." uwabami hojo: thank you for defusing that fight earlier. i apologize for mamushi's attitude. Bon: "...It was nothing." uwabami hojo:...i actually wanted to talk to you about something. the recent attack, there's a rumor someone in the myoda was responsible. i was hoping to gather everyone together for an internal investigation. Bon: " 'Everyone' meaning not people from True Cross?" uwabami hojo: everyone in the myoda sect. even your father is under suspicion. Bon: "And you come to me, telling me my father might be a suspect--and you trust me to help you on this?" -elsewhere- shura: !!!!!....oh crap...this is the soda....then that means.....aw crapbaskets. -hojo estate- Rin: "...The hell youse staring at?!" Shima: .____. nishiki: GET OFF OUR ROOF YOU SHIT! Rin: "No! You get _on_ the roof! 'Cause we're gonna raise it tonight!" Rin: *dancing* "We gonna party!" Shima: *covers his face* "Mortifying." -elsewhere, on the roads on the death city outskirts- serpent: it's closssse now. Yukio: *shivers* "I just got a chill, too..." ("...Rin, don't screw up...") "Take us to the site." -much later in the evening- hojo girl: *brushing her hair* *A lute being strummed is heard* hojo girl: ?? (thinking: who's playing a shamisen at this our of the night? *opens her window* ?! Shima: *strumming* "Oooooh, my Juliet! I embrace the trembling you!" hojo girl:.... <what the hell?> Shima: "Praaaaaaaaaayers surpass time! Tell me, oh the wind that spreads across the ocean, as I go toward the still unseen you-oooooooo!" hojo girl: ...........*twitch* Shima: "Oh, pret-tay snakey girl! I am Shim-zo--Renzo Shima! And I confess my loves to you!" hojo girl: <s-shima?!> O _ O Shima: *hiccup* "Come on down...or should I come up~?" hojo girl: <WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?! I DONT UNDERSTAND YOU!> Shima: "...Oh!" *clears his throat* <"I want to be with you tonight!"> hojo girl: !!!! <y-yo....you-> Shima: <"Me-Me wants to be the Romeo to your Juliet! Like I was singing, I seek the unseen you!"> hojo girl: *throwing a hairbrush at his face* Shima: *p0wned* *falls off the roof, the shamisen flying upward--then crashing down on his crotch* .\\\\. -windows slammed shut- nishiki: <the hell was that?> hojo girl: <a devil had come for my soul...> Mamushi: >___< <Keep quiet out here...And if it's a devil, then exorcise them, damn it.> hojo girl: <a pink haired devil...> Mamushi: "..." *smirk* <He's not your type?> hojo girl: .... <he's...outside...> nishiki:...!!! YOU! Shima: @~@ "My tiny Renzo is in pain..." -morning- Rin: *snoring* -elsewhere- Chuuya: *asleep...the cat is resting on his belly* hirotsu: oh. i didnt think you were a cat person, chuuya. Chuuya: *sits up* "Huh?" *looks down* "...This cat...found me." hirotsu: ah, i see. cat: =w= Chuuya: "..." *strokes cat's back* "I guess I better start my day...We got any cat food?" hirotsu: .....we'll have to buy some. Chuuya: *nods* "Canned fish then to start..." -elsewhere- Kyoka: *snore* atsushi: *making breakfast* Kyoka: "..." *sniff sniff* *bounces up, quickly walks into the room* "Breakfast." atsushi: morning. Kyoka: "...Morning." *sits down* "What is for breakfast?" atsushi: egg toast. Kyoka: "...Okay. I want a big helping, then the bathroom." -elsewhere- Hawthorne: *groans* yana: oh, you're up. Hawthorne: *glares* "What happened?" yana: .....you slipped on some ice. *putting the finishing touches on rain's corpse* Hawthorne: "I'm sure..." *stares at Rain's corpse* "..." *turns to leave...* yana:....*shrugs* mitchell:........*no reply* Hawthorne: *sits beside her bed...takes her hand* -no response- Hawthorne: "You will come back...Your family will be redeemed. I will help you." -do you promise?- Hawthorne: "??? ...I promise you." -if anyone tries to prevent you.....eliminate them- Hawthorne: "...Always." -....good- Hawthorne: *small squeeze on her hand* FD: *watching* *smirks...* -elsewhere- Belkia: "Only a few days left of summer--time to do something fun!" naho: water park! Sakuya: "Sounds good." Higan: *big smile* -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "When's the end-of-summer celebration?" fang-hua: it's on the 31st this month. Tsukiyo: "Yay! Gonna party hard! You figure out your outfit?" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *knock* higuchi: it's open... Akutagawa: "Hello." higuchi: ./////. g-good morning ryunosuke... Akutagawa: *nods* "You look better. How do you feel?" higuchi:....better... Akutagawa: "Good. I am happy to know you will be back to work soon." *steps closer* "You know what else you need?" higuchi: ?? w-what is i- Akutagawa: "Something...to quench that thirst of yours..." *leans closer* higuchi: .////. w-what do you mea- Akutagawa: *leans closer--then holds up a bottle of sports drink* "You can't afford to dehydrate." higuchi:....*sips* thank you.... -///-; Akutagawa: *nods* "You are covered in sweat, too. I recommend a shower or a bath." -elsewhere- Ranpo: *reviewing papers* -elsewhere- Bakugo: *staring inside a jewelry store* "..." eijiro: looking for something? Bakugo: "!!! ...You never saw me here, and I certainly was not buying a necklace!" eijiro: um...ok? OwO; Bakugo: "And if you tell Itsuka, you'll be pulling your teeth out of your butthole!" eijiro: oh, the girl from class 1-B? Bakugo: "WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT TALKING ABOUT ME BUYING A GIFT FOR ITSUKA?!" eijiro: *shutting up* Bakugo: "..." *holds up a necklace* "How's this one look?" -in the bushes- Monoma: *glare* pony: hey nate? why're we doing this again? Monoma: "Because I do not trust that trigger-happy explodely man being around _my_ Itsuka!" pony: you know, you're being kinda creepy. and its stuff like this that made itsuka dump you in the first place. Monoma: "_I will win her back!_ I just have to show her evidence how awful Bakugo is--then she will realize how concerned I am for her safety." *pulls out camera* pony: ..... *facepalm* Monoma: "Just got to get photographic evidence..." *snaps pics* -elsewhere- Aizawa: "We have a problem." nedzu: oh? Aizawa: "We have lost track of villains, and I anticipate they will try to reach out to other factions in this city." nedzu: perhaps a security sweep? Aizawa: "Agreed. I have recommended some teachers and students for this task." nedzu: we've also gotten reports of some vigilantes in the area. Aizawa: "We'll investigate those as well. Which addresses?" -elsewhere- Rin: *holding ice to his head* shura: learn your lesson? Rin: *pouts* "Yeah. Don't let you hand out drinks..." shura: shaddap. Shima: *collapsed on floor* TT~TT "I didn't even get to first base..." konekomaru: you were really playing baseball so late at night? [<=virgin=] Bon: "..." *snort laugh* Shima: *turns over* "Shut up..." konekomaru: ??? Rin: "??? Um...If it makes you feel better, I don't think she'd be into you. Something about she already has enough snakes in her life." Shima: Q~Q konekomaru: ?????? Bon: *struggling to stifle himself* izumo:...*PUNCH* Rin: D: *knocked back and--* Shima: @~@ "WHY ME?!!!" -elsewhere- Kunikida: *reviewing files* yosano: find anything interesting? Kunikida: "Yes. Dazai's expense reports are obscene, Kenji needs to stop giving the office number to potential suitors--" Kenji: "Only way to get them off my back..." Kunikida: "--and I have a lead on a Guild operation." yosano: ok. one. try using a fake phone number. and two, oh really? Kenji: "...I don't remember fake numbers very easily..." Kunikida: *nods* "A skirmish in town..." *whispers* "...that includes someone who looked like the Guild's leader." yosano: !!! Kunikida: "...Don't tell Atsushi yet. It would unnerve him to know until we confirm." yosano: *nods* Kunikida: "Speaking of which, how has their orientation in school been?" yosano: they've made some new friends. *smiles* Kunikida: "Are they bad influences on them?" yosano: well, i wouldnt say so. kirako: that reminds me, wasnt dazai on a date with one of the teachers a while back? Kunikida: "...Oh no--" *Footsteps heard running* yosano: *steps aside* *The door slams open, revealing--* Dazai: "THE WOMAN WITH THE EYE-PATCH THAT I ASKED TO JOIN ME IN A LOVERS' SUICIDE PACT?!" Kenji: "???" Kunikida: "...Yep." Dazai: "...I WILL USE ATSUSHI TO SCORE ME ANOTHER DATE!" yosano: *facepalm* kirako: O.O (thinking: HOW DOES HE HEAR THIS FROM SO FAR AWAY?!) Kunikida: "If you ruin things for Atsushi and Kyoka, I will make every last moment in your life into hell." Dazai: "Already there!" Kunikida: "And cut your pay." Dazai: D: -elsewhere- FD: "My dear, please pass that book to me." zoey: of course, master fyodor. *hands it to him* FD: "Thank you. Did you finish your other tasks?" zoey: of course. *smiles* FD: "Would you like your reward now?" *opens his desk drawer* zoey: yes~ *already on her knees* FD: *removes a piece of candy, unwrapping and holding it up over her* zoey: *opening her mouth* FD: *drops the candy onto her tongue* zoey: *licking, moaning slightly* FD: "You know what I added to this candy today?" zoey: *squirming* mmn. *slightly panting* FD: "Yes, this will stimulate you...but I have a rule for you to follow." zoey: a-anythiiing~ FD: "You can't touch yourself." *smirks* "Enjoy." zoey: *squirming* mmmmnnn~ *pant pant* FD: "Are you horny, my pet?" zoey: y-yesss... *biting at her thumbs till they bleed as not to touch herself* FD: "Hey. Stop that biting. Do I have to handcuff you?" zoey: *stops, still panting* FD: "...I did have another gift for you..." zoey: ah~? FD: "But I need something in exchange. The dress. Off." zoey: anything...anything for you...*undressing* FD: *hands her a small rectangular box* "You may touch yourself with this..." zoey: *taking it and opening the box* *Inside is a very long vibrator* -elsewhere- Montgomery: *holding up school uniform* "...Blech." dorm lady: is there a problem, hun? Montgomery: "I don't like this uniform. Looks silly." dorm lady: i think it's a lovely color on you. ^^ Montgomery: -\\\\- "F-Fine. I'll try it. But I think this whole plan is goofy." dorm lady: take your time, hun. Montgomery: "...Okay. Thanks. I'll try it on to make sure it fits..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *passed out* reimi: *putting him in a wash basin of cool water* Mr. Tsubaki: *slight shiver before relaxing* =w= reimi: didnt want you to get heat stroke. Mr. Tsubaki: "Th-Thank you...My fur never grows well in this weather." reimi: .....say....how long did you plan on staying here? Mr. Tsubaki: "...Do you want me to leave?" reimi: im not saying that! i was just curious. Mr. Tsubaki: "...I am scared. Those C3 freaks will be after me...and you...and the rest of my family." reimi: ...... Mr. Tsubaki: "...I'm not ready to take the fight to them. Not until we find their weakness." reimi:...*nods* -elsewhere- Meme: "Candy kit!" mio: neat. Meme: *lays out the pieces* "Which one do you want to play with?" -elsewhere- Police Officer: "Rather slow day..." sancha: nyeah. Officer: *checks watch* "Should be off duty in a few minutes..." *points across the street* "What's their story?" sancha: *looks* Fitzgerald: "--so we will need a lot of funds." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- mono: *looking at her school uniform* .... *cuts off one of the sleeves* better! Shotaro: *thumbs up* "Can't wait!" Emine: "..." lin-kimpur: isnt this exciting? Emine: "Yay." Assi: @_@ Zuno: "...What's going on?" -elsewhere- Yukio: "...Those bodies..." gilda: *already making burial preparations* Yukio: *sigh* "What does this have to do with the Impure King's eye? What was being hidden?" seiya: i cant be certain... adrian: it's pretty messed up... Yukio: "Any new leads on their identities?" -elsewhere- FD: "I think you're done..." yana: how does it look? i think i did a pretty nice job. *smiling proudly at the corpse* FD: "Hmmm..." *smiles* "Exquisite." yana: im sure with this, we can convince that petit mafia to help us. FD: *stares into the corpse's face* "Sublime." zoey:..... FD: "...Dearest, you're going to catch a cold." *removes his jacket, puts it over her* "What do you think of her?" *pointing to the corpse* zoey:....alright...i suppose.... FD: "??? Something the matter?" yana: <im assuming she's jealous....> FD: *nods* *whispers in Zoey's ear* "You know that you are far more perfect than this corpse~" zoey: ...ahh~ *blush* FD: *kisses lightly behind her ear, holds her hand* "You are warm, full of life...So vital." zoey: *shivers* master fyodor~ yana: ugh, <get a room, damn you.> FD: <Gladly> *takes his jacket off of Zoey, picks her up bridal style* -elsewhere- Kid: *stretches* stocking: *streeeeetch* ah. Kid: *hug* stocking: *smooch* Kid: *nuzzle* "You know..." stocking: hmm~? Kid: "We won't get this much time to ourselves when we both get back to work." stocking: i know...*smooooooch* Kid: "Mmmm~" *smooch, holds her* "We'll have to make the best of this time...and make time when we can." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *holding up his swimtrunks* naho: ./////. Sakuya: "??? What?" naho: >///w///> n-nothing... Sakuya: "...You want me to put these on?" tsubaki: it may be a good idea. ^^; Sakuya: *shrugs* "Okay." *exits for bedroom* -elsewhere- Triple A: "Marie, I--" marie: yes? christa: TnT Triple A: "I was wondering, if you would consider--" ???: "MARIE!!!!" marie: ?? Triple A: "What the devil--" *Dazai pushes Triple A out of the way* christa: ^u^ marie: O_O; um... Triple A: *knocked down* Dazai: "Long time! Nice to see you again!" *holds Marie's hands* "Have you considered what we had discussed?" marie: um. i have a daughter to raise and a job to do! Dazai: "...How about when she is 18?" *pats Marie's hand* marie:.....*CHOP* no. Dazai: "...Ow." *looks up, smiles* "Then may I invite you for a simple date, just so I may see you smile?" Triple A: *slowly gets up...unsheathes his sword* marie: ^^;;;; Dazai: "???" *turns* "Oh. Nice knife. You use that for spreading butter on toast?" Triple A: "Cursed knave! I, Arthur Auguste Angel, will--" Dazai: *blows raspberries* "Jeez, Marie, you're hanging out with this loser?" marie: O-O; christa: *giggles* Triple A: *swings his sword* "Have at thee!" Dazai: *dodges, moving Marie and Christa out of the path* "Temper, temper, Sir Drools-A-Lot." marie: D8 christa: *laughing* Triple A: "Incompetent fool!" *swing and a miss* "Troll!" *miss* "Bloody reprobate!" Dazai: *steps back* "Ha! Missed me!" *then his pants fall down, showing heart-print boxers* "...Okay, you got my belt. But that's about it." marie: O_O Triple A: *pushes back Dazai, who trips over his pants* "I end this..." *lifts up his sword* Dazai: o___o -DOUBLE SHOCK- Dazai and Triple A: *electrocuted* o____O -KO- marie: now both of you just knock it off! D8< Dazai: "Whatever you wish~" Triple A: "B-But he started it!" -double ear tug- marie: no excuses, mister! Triple A: "Ow!" Dazai: -\\\\\- "...I mean, 'ow'!" christa: *giggles* Triple A: TT~TT "First time I made Christa laugh..." christa:....*glaring at triple A* Triple A: o____O Dazai: *whispers to Marie* "You really want to be with a dude who doesn't get along with your child?" christa: *reaching for dazai* ^u^ marie: well... Dazai: "Hee hee..." *waves at Christa* Triple A: o\\\\o "I-I am a provider!" christa: \(^o^)/ Dazai: "...May I pick her up?" marie: um, well...just be careful. Dazai: "I will." *bends down, carefully picking up Christa* "Hey, buddy." Triple A: *clenching his teeth* -elsewhere- Rin: *holding ice to his head* *groan* izumo: and thats why you dont sleep on the roof. Rin: "I didn't mean to. Who was the one who gave me beer instead of juice?" Q~Q shura: *glaaaaare* Rin: "What you getting mad at me for?! You gave it to me! And to Shima!" Shima: *black eye* "..." nishiki: *glaaaaare* hojo girl:....*looking away, blushing slightly* Shima: .\\\. *looks away--and crashes into a wall* "...Ow." izumo: .....shima....what....did....you...do? Shima: "...I don't remember? But it involved a musical instrument?" -elsewhere- Belkia: "Coming with us to the pool?" lilac:...... Belkia: "Aw, come on! It'll be fun! Get to cool down, put on floaties, have burgers and shakes by the water..." lilac: i'll just....wait here..... Belkia: "...Well, not alone. Someone should stay here." otogiri: i'll stay here with him. Belkia: *nods* "Okay..." *pats Lilac's back* "Hang in there, buddy." -elsewhere- Touma: *looking over files* "Giant whale...Man-Tiger..." mafura: ~? Touma: "These are resources I want to learn more about." *hands off a file* "Find out what you can about their location, names, schedule." mafura: *nods* Touma: "We may find some allies..." *smirks* "Or new playthings." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "Yuu! Hold this..." *hands him a heavy engine* yu: um. grk-....*shaking under the weight* Vulcan: *sweeps the dust on his workstation* "Okay. You can drop it back there now." yu: *place it* phew... Vulcan: "Good. Now organize those parts." *thumbs at a pile of supplies rising to the ceiling* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- misora: *relaxing in her room* *Ring ring* misora: *answers* misora speaking~<3 White Hood: "Have you prepared?" misora: yep. i've been working really hard~! so what's up next? White Hood: "How would you like to visit a scrapyard?" misora: a dirty old scrap yard? sounds so laaaame. =3= White Hood: "...They have fluffy animals?" -elsewhere- Takehisa: "Okay...I think I have enough strength to cook something...What do you want?" -elsewhere- Tachihara: "Just saying, you could change up your outfit..." gin: *ignoring him* Tachihara: "At least show your face. Why you hiding it all the time?" gin:.....reasons. Tachihara: "What, afraid I won't keep my eyes off you?" gin:........ -_-; Tachihara: "...Oh, screw this!" *grabs for her mask* -KO- gin: denied. sit down Tachihara: *pool of blood underneath his twitching body* -elsewhere- Poe: "..." *shudder* karl: O^O~? Poe: "J-Just chilly in here, Karl..." *pat pat* -elsewhere- Anya: *staring at Ao* "..." ao: yes~? ^^ Anya: "...What's your game?" ao: oh? Anya: "Ever since you came here, you have always had some weird vibe to me--like you hate me or something." ao: that's quite a strong accusation. Anya: "Really? What do you call standing over my bed all the time with a knife? Or back-handed insults? Or that time you slapped my face?!" ao: oh that? mind refreshing my memory a bit? Anya: *glaring* "February 17, 4:37 PM. You said a mosquito was on my face. There wouldn't be any mosquito in the middle of February!" ao: oh that. perhaps my eyes were playing tricks on me ^^ Anya: "...And what if I slapped you right now...?" ao: well it would hurt. but i would like to avoid a confrontation at the moment. for tsugumis sake. Anya: *frowning* "...You will use that excuse all the time, won't you?" ao:....well, i do because i love her. Anya: o\\\\o "WHAT?!" ao: of course. and i guess....i was jealous of you, for having been so close to her. Anya: o\\\\o "Y-You think I-I am close t-t-to Tsugumi?!" ao: well, you are one of her meisters, are you not? and she often spoke of you and miss tatane when the two of you were away... Anya: o\\\\\\\o *grabs Ao's hands* "What did she say about me?" -elsewhere- Relan: *sits in bed* -elsewhere- Yohei: "Things'll be quieter when so many of them are at school." chie: yeah. Yohei: *picks up Toru* "And you and your cousin will have fewer people to play with while they're in school?" toru: *pout* io: -3- Yohei: "But they'll be home after school. And your parents will be here!" *pats Io's head* io: ^u^ saki: ^^ chie: ^^ Tool: "..." *picks up Io* io: hehe! Tool: *bounce bounce* "Not too long before they'll be in school, too." saki: yeah. nea: ..... Shinoda: *pat pat* "You okay?" nea: yeah. -elsewhere- Chuuya: *petting the cat* "Comfy?" cat: *pleased meow* Chuuya: *smiles, strokes her cat* "I hope so..." *sigh* "...I miss her..." cat: o^o~? Chuuya: "..." *pets the cat* "She didn't deserve this...I just..." *teary-eyed* cat: *nuzzle* ^w^ Chuuya: *hugs the cat* "Don't leave me, too..." cat: *purrs* Chuuya: *strokes cat's back...* "You still okay with your name...Mito?" mito: *mreow* ^w^ Chuuya: QWQ *pets...* "And I'll have to get you a scratching post..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *wearing a crown and cloak, holding a scepter* nozomi: ?? Arthur: "...I am merely guarding these until the King returns." nozomi: the king? Arthur: "Yes! One whose majesty will grace this planet in the light of goodness! My namesake, Arthur himself!" *presses a button on a tape recorder, playing applause* shinra:....*not even shocked* Takehisa: "...Please clean up when you're done. I'm tired of your glitter getting on the carpet." Arthur: *hold up scepter* "BOW TO THE TEMPORARY KING!" Takehisa: "..." iris: never a dull moment, huh? Relan: ^^; "No kidding--" Takehisa: *picks up Arthur by the collar, flinging him across the room* Arthur: ._____. Relan: D: shinra: yikes. Takehisa: "Do not boss around your supervisor, 'King.'" Arthur: "AAAAAH!" *crash* -lets just say arthur....had a soft landing.- tamaki: KYAA! shinra: *digging a grave* -the grave reads 'here lies arthur boyle's dignity. again.'- Arthur: =\\\\\= "At least I landed safely..." Relan: "..." *hides behind Iris* -too violent to show- Relan: Q~Q "Horrifying..." -elsewhere- Higan: "...Tall slide." naho: ......challenge accepted. Sakuya: "Same..." *follows her* -elsewhere- Mori: "Updates?" kouyou: still looking for a replacement for Ace. Mori: "Hmm...Any prospective candidates? Perhaps from other organizations?" kouyou: we did make an offer to hirotsu, however he sadly declined. Mori: "Why? Not enough money?" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *face-down* Q:...*pokes with a stick* Akutagawa: "Please don't. I want to lie on the floor." Q: are you dying? Akutagawa: "...No? This helps me contemplate my problems. You know, like killing a coworker, tracking that Man-Tiger, figuring out what is wrong with Higuchi." Q: oh. ok. Akutagawa: "...Why does it all hurt and confuse me?" Q: *shrug* Akutagawa: "..." *imagines...being hugged* "..." Q: *walks away, humming* Akutagawa: -\\\\- *muttering to himself* "Hold me in your big strong arms..." -elsewhere- atsushi: did anyone else feel a cold chill or is it just me? OwO; Kyoka: "...Have a hot meal and a bath?" atsushi: good idea. Kyoka: "Good. Make a hot meal for me as well." *returns to reading* -elsewhere- FD: "And what have we learned?" -elsewhere- Emine: *hiding under blankets* lin-kimpur: there you are! Emine: "...Hello." -elsewhere- Sakuya: "...What a rush!" naho: woohoo! Sakuya: "Yeah! Get ready for splashdown!!!" *SPLASH* naho: WHEEEE! Sakuya: *pops up out of the water, underneath Naho* "Woo! That was awesome!" naho: hehe ^^ Sakuya: *lifts her up, like chicken game* "Spot anything from up there to check out?" naho: hmmm *squints* Sakuya: "Oh, right-- your glasses...Need to go get them?" naho: im good. -elsewhere- Patty: "..." liz: hmm? Patty: "I'm bored." -elsewhere- Dazai: "Well, here you are. Have a good afternoon, Marie." marie: you too. 7.7; christa: bye bye! Dazai: *waves* "Bye-bye, Christa!" *smiles* Triple A: "..." -after marie closes the door- Dazai: *smirks at Triple A* "You still got blood on your nose--" Triple A: *picks up Dazai by the collar, shaking him* "Don't you dare come between me and Marie!" Dazai: *smirks* "She didn't let you in. I'd say I don't need to try..." Triple A: *pulls back his fist* "I will not stop until you are a smear on my fist! Then Marie will--" *KICK* Triple A: X____X *high-pitched whimper, as he drops Dazai* Dazai: "...Huh. Your balls are sensitive..." atsushi: there he is! Dazai: "Hi, guys! Meet my new friend, Mr. No-Balls!" Triple A: *fetal position* atsushi:....*looks at kunikida* Kunikida: "...Brat, pick up the injured man. We'll have the doctor take care of his injuries." Triple A: *high-pitched* "Thank you, good sir, for tending to my wounds..." Dazai: "...You won't be happy for long~" -elsewhere- Yumi: [how was the date?] marie: [it didnt go as hoped.] -she explains what all happened- Yumi: [i'm really sorry. on the one hand, good you got away from them. on the other hand--you now have men fighting over you] marie: [whether this is a pro or a con has yet to be seen] Yumi: [marie...how are things with arthur?] -elsewhere- Kid: "Keep them closed..." stocking: ok... *has her eyes closed* Kid: *walks her forward, then to a seat, which he pushes closer to the table* stocking: .... *A plate is heard set down* Kid: "Okay...Open!" stocking: *opens her eyes* ah! *The table is set with black and white desserts* stocking: aw, kid, honey~! Kid: *holds up a spoon and fork* "For you, my sweet~" stocking: ahhhh~<3 Kid: *smiles at her* "I would give you anything, Stocking..." stocking: i know. ^^ Kid: "Well, let's dig in~" -elsewhere- Anya: o\\\\\o ("Just going for a walk...Clear my head...") ???: and did you see what they did to the pool? they flipped the bitch! Anya: "???" *looks* -elsewhere- Higan: "...Think we went too far?" lavender: well, security didnt chase us out, so no. Higan: "Good point. Well, better get our meal before heading out. Where is everyone?" -elsewhere- Victor: *on the phone* "...Yes...Yes...I understand." nozomi: ?? Victor: "Right...Drop it off tomorrow, and I'll get to work. But I wish you had sent it sooner. Feels like it's been months." nozomi: ??? Victor: "Right. Right. Love you too. Goodbye." nozomi: who was that? Victor: "Hmm? Oh, Nozomi! Hello. That was my aunt. She is delivering a pickup truck tomorrow for me to repair." nozomi: oh. i see. *smiles* Victor: "Wanna help? I could use a hand with attaching this--" *picks up a claw device* -elsewhere- Hyde: "I AM GOING TO JUMP OFF THIS ROOF!" licht: good luck. Hyde: "AND LIKE THE VAMPIRE I AM, I WILL FLY TO SAFETY! YOU CAN'T STOP ME, LICHT!" julian: you turn into a hedgehog! not a bat like your brother! or a butterfly for that matter. Hyde: "...Hedgehog's bounce though, right? Like, on those springs, right?" julian:.....*silently weeps* Hyde: owo;;;; "Maybe I should just reconsider all of this and--" *slips* o_____o; "Oh no..." -elsewhere- Yumi: *falls back in bed* lord death: long day? Yumi: *nod nod* "Looking over case files, Shiori ran me tired, Marie has men problems--" lord death: *listening* Yumi: "I just want to lie down..." Yumi: "Mmm...Busy day...Trying to figure out the attack with that whale..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Zzz..." naho: zzzzzz -in the hospital- himiko: ^w^ *holding her newborn son* Kurogiri: "Congratulations. He is precious." Dabi: *hiding in the corner* himiko: =w= baby: zzzz.... Kurogiri: "Have you and the jerk considered a name?" -elsewhere- Dr. John: "Veronica, do you have the hospital records?" veronica: yes, right here. Dr. John: "Hmm...Files missing?" veronica: three actually. two patient files and one staff file. Dr. John: "...Who was the staffer?" veronica: it was zoey's file... Dr. John: "...Oh." *looks down* "Thank you. What do you remember about the two patient files?" veronica: one was comatose, the other had really bad injuries.. Dr. John: *nods* "Remember anything about them?" -elsewhere- Mori: *smiles* "Got the information I needed..." kouyou: oh? Mori: "It helps to have an inside-person. May lead us to what has happened to the remaining Guild members." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Zzz..." *whimper* atsushi:....*puts blanket over her* Kyoka: *pulls it over herself* "M-Mama..." atsushi:....*hugs* ...... Kyoka: *holding on* "...Zzz..." atsushi:....(thinking: her mother.....).....*closes his eyes, remembering being hugged by kirako...the soft warmth.....* -the next morning, he woke up in a sweat....and took a long cold shower- Kyoka: *knock knock* "Are you going to be in there all day?" atsushi: im...f-fine.... .////. (thinking: STUPID PUBERTY!) -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "This is the address. Follow me." higuchi: *nods* Akutagawa: "Here should be the last location of the Guild leader...Search for clues." higuchi: understood. Akutagawa: "Hmm..." *looks in the room* "Looks as if they cleaned up. No fingerprints? And..." *bends down, picks up--* "...Do you recognize this coin?" higuchi: *examines the coin* Akutagawa: "Seems...Foreign? Or old?" *checks front and back* "I don't recognize it..." higuchi: hmmm... Akutagawa: "...Hang on." *checks his phone* "...There. That's what it is..." higuchi: a subway token? Akutagawa: *nods* "Do you have money to buy our subway fare?" higuchi: yes. Akutagawa: "Then let's find the station...We'll be on a lot of subway lines today." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: *examining his coat* louisa: how is it? Fitzgerald: "Acceptable. Is it within our budget?" -elsewhere- Arthur: X____X -elsewhere- Nals: "Then we draw out their fire here--" milia: *nod* Nals: "And you'll cover there until we procure the item for Shaula. Ready?" -elsewhere- Dazai: =w= atsushi: good morning. Dazai: *wave* "Howdy. Isn't today just beautiful?" atsushi: i guess. kirako: morning. atsushi:.... .////.;;;; Dazai: *looks back and forth at Atsushi and Kirako...then...smirks* "Yo, Kirako, one of the light bulbs in the ceiling went out. I'll hold the ladder, you put in the bulb." atsushi: i can put the bulb in! Dazai: -3- "Fine...Kirako, keep the ladder steady, too, 'kay?" kirako: right. Dazai: *holds the ladder with Kirako* -objective complete- Dazai: "Great!" *shakes the ladder a bit* "You were so cool, Atsushi!" atsushi: thank you. Dazai: "Wasn't he great, Kirako? Our little boy is doing so good!" *pinches his cheek* atsushi: ^^;; kirako: ^^; Dazai: "Good work, buddy!" *pats--hard--on Atsushi's back* atsushi: oof...thanks. Dazai: "Oh, I have your next task." *holds up paper* atsushi: what is it? Dazai: "You are investigating a series of thefts. Lots of valuable items going missing in one neighborhood..." *points on a map...around Gallows Mansion* -elsewhere- Chuuya: *buying school supplies* "...Still need more pens..." -a couple of the girls from school are giggling- Chuuya: *stares at them* "..." -some of them wave at him- Chuuya: "..." *nods at them...* "Hi." girl: so, you seeing anyone~? Chuuya: "...Sorry. I am not dating." girl: oh. 7-7 Chuuya: "...I'm sorry. I just..." *shakes* girl 2: maybe we should leave him alone... girl 3: i bet its just like dead man evans... Chuuya: "Wh-What? 'Dead man Evans'?" girl 2: yeah, that kid soul? his partner died and it really messed him up. he kind of looked like he was barely alive... Chuuya: "..." *breaks down crying* girl 2: !? girl 3: dude holy shit! Chuuya: "R-Rain...I can't do this..." ????: come on, give the guy some damn space. girl 2: !!! soul: jeez, some people....oi. you ok? Chuuya: *can't speak, just sobbing* soul:...easy there...*pats his back* need something to drink? Chuuya: *nods* -he got him a canned coffee- Chuuya: *sniff* "Th-Thank you..." *sip* "I'm sorry. I'm just a wreck..." soul: yeah, i sure as hell know that feeling. Chuuya: "O-Oh?" *trying to sip more* soul: yeah, it's tough. but i've been getting by. Chuuya: "...I don't know how...I just feel..." soul: like dying? like nothing really matters anymore? Chuuya: "..." *nods* soul: ....but you know...even after they've passed on....they're never really gone. Chuuya: "...How so?" soul: *smiles* a part of them always stays with you. in your heart, your mind....your soul. Chuuya: "..." *puts his hands over his heart* "...I'm worried I'll forget..." soul: that's the thing. you never really do, as long as you keep their memory alive. Chuuya: "..." *nods* "I have to figure out how..." -elsewhere- Victor: "Okay...claw is almost attached..." -elsewhere- Dazai: "How did healing the creepy knight guy go?" yosano: i think he's fine. if a little shook. Triple A: Q~Q Dazai: "Super! I'd hate to see anything bad happen to him...Unless you make something bad happen to him. Then that's okay." -elsewhere- Hyde: *lying in hospital bed* D: licht: have you learned your lesson? Hyde: "That Mother Nature should've made hedgehogs with wings. Or jet packs." licht: *facepalm* Dr. John: "And how is the patient--" Hyde: "And I need more of your blood!" Dr. John: owo;;; licht: doing fine. just give us a moment. -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Who is going with you on the investigation?" atsushi: seems it's going to be dazai. Kyoka: "Oh. Keep an eye on him." atsushi: can and will do. Kyoka: *takes his hand* "And be safe." atsushi: *nods* i will. Kyoka: "Good. Because I need someone to make my meals." Dazai: *overhearing, smirks* atsushi:...right. *sweatdrop* Dazai: *appears, slaps Atsushi's back* "Ready to investigate, partner?" atsushi: y-yes sir! Dazai: "Later, Kyoka!" *waves* "We're going to meet with rich people at their houses!" *puts on a bowtie* atsushi: ok. then. Dazai: "Hmm...But you could stand to look a little fancier, too. Better get you new threads." atsushi: oh, um... ._. -and so- Dazai: *adjusts his own suit* "How you like it?" atsushi: looking good. Dazai: *takes Atsushi's tie, adjusts it* "Yep! Nothing better to impress a client than a sharp-dressed detective!" atsushi: r-right. well, here we a-..... O_O;;; Dazai: "...Day-amn. Big place." atsushi: ARE THOSE GUILLOTINES IN THE FRONT LAWN?! Dazai: owo "I LOVE THIS PLACE ALREADY." *presses the doorbell* ellen: yes? Dazai: "We're with the Armed Detective Agency, here investigating local robberies." ellen: ah, i see. we havent had problems here. gallows mansion has very tight security. Dazai: "I'm sure." *pulls out notepad* "Have you seen any suspicious people hanging around the premises?" atsushi: *looking around* (thinking: this place is really big....and....symmetrical....) *sweatdrop* Kid: "Ellen? Who's there?" ellen: some people from a detective agency. atsushi: ??? Dazai: "Investigating recent thefts and--" Kid: *already nose to nose with Atsushi* *stare* atsushi: um.....hi? OuO;;; Kid: "Your hair...It is not...symmetrical." atsushi: neither is yours. Kid: "HOW DARE YOU!" atsushi: EEP! stocking: easy there, hun. *rubs kid's shoulders* Kid: =\\\\= "Okay...I still think we should give him a haircut..." Dazai: *stares at Stocking* stocking: ....who the heck- Dazai: "Osamu Dazai, Armed Detective Agency, here to investigate reports of thefts in this neighborhood." *hands her his card* stocking: i see.... Dazai: "Have you seen any suspicious persons hanging around the premises? Perhaps ones in gaudy obvious outfits that stand out? Or ones trying to hide their identities?" -elsewhere- Chuuya: "Th-Thanks again, Soul..." soul: no problem. anyway, i think you're gonna do great, kid. Chuuya: "??? Why's that?" soul: call it instinct, i guess. Chuuya: *nods* "Well...This is me." *points to his apartment* "Later..." soul: later...*exits* Chuuya: *opens the door, heads to his room...enters* "...Mito?" mito: mreow! *nuzzles against his leg* Chuuya: *smiles, pets her* "Hungry?" -elsewhere- ???: *looking over loot* "One heck of a haul..." *picks up a ruby-encrusted tiger statue* "This one is the best...And that just leaves...Gallows Mansion." -one goon pummeling later- Tiger Goon: X___X "Ouchie..." atsushi: i see this solves the catnappings....eh?...eh? anyone? kirika: *holding mocha close to her* Dazai: "Boo." *pats Tiger Goon on the head* "Now, who exactly were you selling these items to?" Tiger Goon: "Hmph. I will say nothing." Dazai: "...Who wants to interrogate her?" stocking: please. allow me~ ^^# -too graphic- Dazai: owo "She is impressive." Kid: "Don't even think about it." Dazai: "THINKING ABOUT IT!" Tiger Goon: *loud screams of pain* "That's his address! Just stop hurting me!" stocking: welp. that settles that incident~ she was even kind enough to reveal the one responsible! Kid: *smiles* "I knew you could, sweetie." *smooch* Dazai: "...Huh. I guess you did more of the work than we did--but we still get to take the credit!" *pats Atsushi's back* -elsewhere- Victor: *holds up the keys* "Ready for a test drive! Who wants to call shotgun?" -elsewhere- Hawthorne: *on his knees, praying* -who do you pray for?- Hawthorne: ("Mitchell...") -do you remember what did this to her?- Hawthorne: ("Yes...That Mafia monster...")) -he did this to her....monsters like that....did this to her.....monsters like that....must be purged...dont you agree?- Hawthorne: ("Yes...Exterminate these monsters...Cleanse the world of these sinners...") FD:....*smirks* -elsewhere- Kunikida: "It seems the mission was completed. Surprised Dazai and the Brat did so well..." atsushi: looks like everything went pretty well. Dazai: *nods* "Yep! We made a good first impression on the rich people in this town! And they are friends with Marie..." -elsewhere- Excalibur: "FOOLS!" -ELSEWHERE- Free: "Call back your folks?" eruka: yeah. they're doing good as usual. *smiles* Free: "...Glad you do that. I..." eruka: hmm? Free: "...never get to do that." eruka:...*pats his back* Free: *nod nod* "Yeah..." *taps his head* "There are times when I remember...then they're gone." eruka:....*hug* Free: "!!! ..." *hug* -elsewhere- Anya: "...Tsugumi? Can we talk?" tsugumi: what is it? Anya: "...Are you happy with your meisters?" tsugumi: of course, you guys are like my best friends. ^^ Anya: "...'Friends,' then?" tsugumi:...is something wrong? Anya: "..." *nods* "...Do you like Ao?" tsugumi: aochi? of course. she's one of our partners, after all. Anya: "...You know I have not always gotten along with her." tsugumi: i've noticed. it's far more tense than when you and meme were my partners. Anya: "...I thought she didn't like me...now...I don't know." tsugumi: oh no, did something happen? Anya: "...I asked her what she thinks about me...and about you. She said she...loves you." tsugumi:......eh? *tsugumi.exe has stopped responding* Anya: *not noticing* "I don't know how she meant it...but it makes me...jealous." tsugumi:....ehh? Anya: *holding hands over her heart* "I don't know how I feel...but I like you...I love you, too. I just...I don't know what it is that I'm feeling." tsugumi:....*she's blue screened* ......*steam is coming off her head* Anya: "And I...I...Tsugumi. Please say something." *finally turns, looks* o\\\\o "TSUGUMI!" *clutches her shoulders* "Wake up!" tsugumi: IM UP! THE ANSWER IS NUMBER 4! Anya: D: "...Maybe you need to rest...Let me get you to your bed..." -elsewhere- Izuku: "And this was the action figure my mom gave me when I was three." -elsewhere- Relan: "Any word from Vulcan?" shinra: nothing yet. Relan: "...You think he's a good guy?" shinra:...i know he is. stubborn, yes. but im know he's a good person at heart. just got to keep trying. Relan: "...I guess a good person would see that." *pats Shinra's hand* shinra: *smiles* iris: ^^ Relan: "How about we have something to eat? I found out where Takehisa is hiding snacks..." -elsewhere- Dazai: "You should have seen the great job Atsushi did back there! Amazing how he knocked that cat-burglar around!" atsushi: .u.; all i did was knock them back at that lady.... Dazai: "Maybe--but we still get to take credit for the attack. Which means..." *holds up a check* "BAM! Payday for returning that loot to those robbed houses!" atsushi:......*JAWDROP* Dazai: "Should keep us funded for a bit...Imagine how many drinks I can get. How many meals you can buy Kyoka. And who knows what else everyone else here wants to buy..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *hammering at engines like he's playing drums* yu: master vulcan. do you have a moment? Vulcan: "Hmm?" *lifts up his mask* "What's up?" yu: i wanted to show you this prototype i made. Vulcan: "Wow...Yuu, this is amazing!" yu: ^^ lisa: hey guys! dinner's just about ready! -elsewhere- Giovanni: "We are ready." -late in the night- shinra: gah! *waking up in a cold sweat* *Knock knock* shinra: *opening the door* ?? Relan: "..." shinra: rel? you ok? Relan: *stares* "I could ask you the same..." shinra:...bad dream...no...a vision, maybe.... Relan: "..." *takes his hand* "Come on." shinra:....i think vulcan is in trouble. Relan: "...Just a feeling? Or do you need to tell the Commander?" shinra:....think you can get the squad? Relan: *nods* "I already got some tea brewing...Go get some." *forehead kiss* shinra: right. -after that, shinra explains the situation- iris: that sounds scary. Arthur: "...But this was your dream?" shinra: yeah, but it's like what happened in asakusa. Arthur: "Okay...So, what's the plan? We head on over, talk to Vulcan?" tamaki: if this is the case, then i have a plan. shinra, arthur, and iris will go to vulcan's and investigate. while me, relan, and nozomi stay as home base. iris. if anything is wrong, call us and we'll send back up. iris: right. Arthur: "..." *takes Tamaki's hands* tamaki: just be careful you guys. shinra + iris: *hugs relan* Arthur: "I will return, victorious." nozomi:...... Relan: ^\\\^ "Be safe." -and so- -knock knock knock- Vulcan: *grouchy* "Who the hell is knocking at this hour..." *looks through peephole* iris: we've come bearing a fruit basket! OuO Vulcan: "!!!?!" *throws open the door* "I don't like fruit! I like soda!" lisa: vul...*yaaawn* what the fuck? *in an octopus shirt and undies* iris: sorry to disturb you, but we wanted to ask you about something- Arthur: o\\\\\o Vulcan: "Just spit it out, Sister!" iris: we think you guys are in danger! Vulcan: "??? Um, that's nothing new. We know. Giovanni is after us--" *a scream is heard* iris: ?! yu: *running* t-theres....there's crusaders! outside! iris: ?!?!?! Arthur: *reaches for his Excalibur and--* "...Oh. I left it at home." iris: NOW?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Arthur: "It's late at night. How was I supposed to remember?" lisa: shit. everyone get inside, now! Arthur: *pushes Yu inside* "Okay..." -in the wooded area- shinra: no sign of anything yet.... ???: "Kill all in the workshop." shinra: ?!?! *peeeks* !!! (thinking: giovanni! oh no...) Giovanni: "And make it look like an accident. Understood?" shinra: *turns to warn the others* *Two fingers poke his eyes* shinra: OW! jeez!....what the *grabs the hand* aha- *It's a disembodied hand, wriggling in Shinra's hands* shinra: what the heck? creepy- *The hand starts to feel warmer...before it is burning hot* shinra: *lets go* GAH! what the hell?! *The hand moves forward, slamming Shinra in his chest, knocking him back* shinra: OOF! what the-... *looks up* oh fuck. Giovanni: "Hello. You found lefty." *The hand wraps around Shinra's neck, pulling him up the tree* shinra: grk- *puuuulllll* -he managed to break free- shinra: *coughing* what the hell?! Giovanni: "I will be capturing you now." *fires his right hand at Shinra* shinra: OH MOTHER- -back at the workshop- iris: so that's the plan? Arthur: "I need a sword. Forge me one." Vulcan: >_< "IT IS 2:30 IN THE GODDAMN MORNING, AND YOU HAVE FIRE ABILITIES BUT CAN'T JUST GO OUT AND FIGHT--" iris: ok um.... here! take this! Arthur: *holds up a mallet* "Is this a sword? No, it is not. So make me a sword." Vulcan: "...Yuu. Can we use him as a human shield?" yu: how about this? Arthur: "...I don't know what this hand-cranky-wrench thingie is. But it hardly can hold a flame...So make me a sword, engineer." Vulcan: "...Yu, keep him busy. I'll make him a goddamn sword." Arthur: "And make me a horse." Vulcan: *angrish* -and so- shinra: nn....huh? ...!!! *struggling to break free* Giovanni: "Do not make me electrocute you again, Kusakabe." shinra: what do you want from me, giovanni? Giovanni: "Adora..." shinra: !? -back at the workshop- iris: come on arthur! dont give up! Arthur: *slicing at Hoods* "High-ho, Silver! Let us ride into battle against these monstrous Hoods!" lisa: ...... Silver: *annoying donkey noises* yu: do your best! lisa:...vul...*hugs him from behind*.....no hard feelings..... Vulcan: "???" -she then tasers him- Vulcan: "!!!" yu: MASTER VULCAN! lisa wha- lisa: get out of the way, yu. *kicks him into the wall* iris: !!! Vulcan: "Wh-What...?" lisa: *takes a knife and holds it to vulcan's neck* dont come any closer, or i'll kill him. Vulcan: "L-Lisa...Stop..." lisa: it doesnt have to be this way vulcan. just give me the key to the amaterasu. Vulcan: *dazed* "Amaterasu? Key? I don't--" lisa: you do. after all, your family did build the amaterasu, didnt it? Vulcan: *struggling to push her away, but he's too weak* "What are you doing?! Lisa, we're family--" lisa: *slaps him* please...dont make this harder than it needs to be. Vulcan: *holding his hand to his cheek* "...Lisa...No...You're not...You're working with Giovanni?" -she doesnt say a thing- -in the wooded area- Giovanni: "Good...Wrap him up in the fire-proof sheets and take him back to headquarters. I will bring the key and eliminate Vulcan." shinra: dammit!.... Giovanni: "And tape his filthy mouth shut." -halfway out of the woods, several feather bullets attack the hoods- shinra: ?!?! ???: there he is! Hood: "URK!" *collapses* ???: good, we werent too late... shinra: mmmn? ???: *yawn* "Yeah, great..." ryuuko: *takes the tape off his mouth* shinra: ryuuko! mikami! *looks up* um.... Hibana: "What the heck did you get yourself into, Shinra?" shinra: how did you know to find me? mikami: i had a dream that....you were in danger....no..it was more of a vision... shinra: so then....!!! we need to get back to vulcan's workshop! Hibana: "With all these hoods around? I think you'll need cover..." ryuuko: hmmm. Hibana: "Okay. We'll provide backup for Shinra..." shinra: ryuuko, the two of us will be the combat team. hibana and mikami are defense team. mikami: *nods* Hibana: "Okay." *pats Shinra* "Now get running!" shinra: you can count on us! *runs* ryuuko: i shall not fail. *flames surround her arms like wings, as she takes flight* Hibana: "So, Mikami, how are you at beating on Hoods?" mikami: i-i dont know...im not much of a fighter... Hibana: *pats her shoulder* "Hey. When in doubt, aim for their junk." mikami: their garbage? Hibana: "...Their daddy parts." mikami:....eeehhhh? Q-Q -in the workshop, shinra has burst through the window, and knees giovanni in the face- iris: shinra!......*snaps a pic* Giovanni: *muffled yell of pain* ryuuko: *lands, gracefully* honestly kusakabe, you lack tact. Vulcan: "!!!" shinra: well, i now know what its like to be tamaki. Giovanni: *collapsed against the wall, weezing* *muffled* "Mmmrah Krusakmmbbb..." ryuuko: *glares at giovanni* i knew you werent to be trusted, giovanni. Giovanni: "Rymmmko? Mhat rawr ruu booing mhrree?" Vulcan: "PULL YOUR GODDAMN MASK OPEN, YOU BASTARD!" Giovanni: *knocks the back of his head into the wall--pushing open his nose* *inhales* "Ah. Better. Now, then..." *pulls himself up* "Ryuuko. I am surprised you have come. And dare attack your commander." ryuuko: the only person i attacked is a criminal. Giovanni: "I am simply here to fulfill what I was destined to." *points his cane at Lisa* "Has he given up the key?" lisa: he's still being stubborn... shinra: lisa?! -outside- Arthur: *slicing at Hoods, getting only duplicates--then he faces a Hood that looks like him* "...Who's this fool?" -something pierces through a fake white hood, causing it to disperse- Arthur: "?!!!" mikami: l-like that? Hibana: TT_TT "I am so proud. Now, this time, make him _really_ feel the pain..." mikami: u-understood! *kicks arthur in the junk* Arthur: Q~Q "I'm not...the Hood..." *collapses* "Save me Silver..." mikami: m-mr boyle? oh my goodness im so sorry! Q-Q Not!Arthur: *lifts up his sword at Mikami* mikami: !!! x-guard! *her hair ignites and forms an X to deflect the sword* *Not!Arthur dissipates into nothingness* Arthur: "Whyyyyyyy?" Hibana: "Because women do not discern between idiots." -inside- lisa: isaribi! attack! Vulcan: "...What the fuck...?" Giovanni: *chuckles* shinra: GAAH! Vulcan: o~o "..." -fiery tentacles shoot out and attack shinra- Giovanni: "You can't escape her, Kusakabe..." *preparing his fist...* ryuuko: *kicks him in the face, causing him to hit a button* Giovanni: *mask punched in again* "HMPH!" Vulcan: "...Oh, not again--" *BOOM BOOM BOOM* -outside- mikami: EEP! Hibana: *sending flower petals at different Hoods* "Hohohoho! Cower before me, mere worms! I am the Princess Hiban--" *A bear head hits Hibana in the head* Hibana: "...Ho." *collapses* X___X mikami: Q___Q Arthur: "...Iris?! Did you hit the button again?!!!" -inside- Giovanni: *struggling to breathe through his mask* *cough* "I-I'm tired of this...What do I have to do to convince you to surrender Vulcan?" Vulcan: "...Nothing. I will die before you get anything from me." Giovanni: "...So, only death will convince you?" -on a hilltop- ???: it appears the fun started without us. such a pity, wouldnt you agree, lord sho? Sho: "...There. That's where the Adora is...No. _Two_?" arrow: this is unexpected. Sho: "Indeed. I wonder whether Giovanni has succeeded..." Hibana: *pointing up to the sky* "Is that a bunny cloud?" mikami: princess, please pull yourself together! -BOOOOOM- Vulcan: "Crap!" shinra: OH YEAH! HOW DO YOU LIKE US NOW BIRDBRAIN?!....no offense. ryuuko: none take-.....we have company. shinra: wha.........!!!!!!!!!!! Sho: "..." *whispers to Arrow* "Why is that guy staring?" shinra:...sh....sho.... *tears begin to fall* SHO! Vulcan: *looking around...and sees the projector, wrecked...and...* "!!! Yuu!" Sho: "...Who are you?" yu: *coughs* shinra: sho it's me! your older brother shinra! Vulcan: "No...No!" *struggling to crawl, his ribs broken* "Gah!" Sho: "...So, the story is true. Brother?" iris: what...what do i do? shinra: yes! im alive! it's ok sho! we're getting you out of here! then we can be a family again! Vulcan: "Sister...Get Yuu to safety..." mikami:...a family.... Sho: "...But...I have a family." shinra: eh- *Sho has disappeared...and a feather seems to pass by Shinra and Mikami's faces* mikami: eh- *SLICE SLICE BOOM* shinra: !!! mikami: !!! mr kusakabe! Sho: *in front of Mikami* "You will also be valuable." *lays a hand on her arm* ryuuko: !!!! *CHARGES* DONT YOU DARE LAY A HAND ON HER!!! -feather bullets rain down, injuring her- mikami: !!!! RYUUKO!!! -a female figure is in the air, with flames on her back, almost like angel's wings- seraphim: what a pity... Sho: "???" seraphim: as you were saying, lord sho? shinra: lord? sho....are you really.... Sho: "I want these tools collected. We are bringing them with us to begin the conversion." shinra: what are you talking about?! mikami: *paralyzed, tears falling* Giovanni: *coughing* "S-Sir? I have the key..." *holds it up* "We have all we need...I give the Adora to you...Please...take them..." Sho: "...Okay." Vulcan: "Sister...Call for help..." iris: already did.... Sho: *his hand approaches Shinra--* *Low rumbling heard* shinra: ?! nozomi: EEEEEEP!!! Sho: "???" Victor: *honking the horn* "DELIVERY!" *The truck is heading right for Giovanni* Giovanni: "...Oh bother." mikami: !!! *CRASH* *Giovanni is hit, slamming into the junkyard* Victor: O___o "...I'm gonna lose my license, aren't I?" nozomi: *cough cough* is everyone alright? shinra: we need to evacuate! Vulcan: "I-Injured..." Arthur: X___X "My balls..." iris: *grabs the key off of giovanni and runs* Hibana: *getting up* "My head..." Giovanni: "You little...b-b-bitch..." mikami: ryuuko! tamaki: i got her! Sho: "...Seraphim. Kill all but the Adoras." Victor: owo; "..." *taps his phone, causing a poker card to appear* seraphim: understoo- *BOOOOOOM* -smoke bomb- lisa: what the?! ???: "Ha ha ha...Oh, hey, aren't you that octopus girl?" lisa: ?! Joker: *kicks back Lisa in the head* Vulcan: "!!!" lisa: GRK- Sho: "...Who is this fool?" scarlet: this is why i hate fighting up close and persona-.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Playing cards hit Hoods in the head and shoulders* mikami: *eyes wide, pupils small*....a...kami? scarlet: *her heart drops to her stomach* Joker: "...Oh, shit..." Sho: "..." *removes his sword* "Fine. I'll kill them myself." Vulcan: *cradling Yuu* "Lisa!" scarlet: !!! *points to victor* you! get mikami and the others out of here. NOW! lisa: ah...v-vul.... mikami: AKAMI! *trying to reach for her* Vulcan: "..." *reaches to her* Joker: *pats Scarlet's shoulder* "You talk with her. I'll have fun with Shinra's bro." Joker: *rushes at Sho* Sho: "..." *slice* mikami: akami! come with us! Sho: "You block with a mere card?" Joker: "Well, you're so short--" scarlet: i....its not that simple....please...just forget seeing me here. Vulcan: "Please...Lisa..." lisa:....*turns away* im sorry.... mikami: AKAMI! PLEASE! Vulcan: "...N-No..." scarlet: STOP CALLING ME THAT! Victor: "...I don't have time for this." *hits the gas* mikami: *tears falling* ah... scarlet:......*bites her lip* Vulcan: "Lisa!" *The truck drives off, avoiding blasts from Sho and Hoods* Victor: "...Hospital? Hospital." -escape successful...- scarlet:......... Joker: "Now, 'Hero'...Or 'Angel'? Or maybe 'Dem--'" *SLICE* Joker: *cut in two* "...Well, this sucks." Sho: "..." Joker: "Hey, Red! Let's get out of here!" scarlet:....right. seraphim: *watches the truck as it drives away....looking at nozomi in the window* oh....so that's where you are now....my daughter. Joker: *tosses smoke bomb* "Until later..." *Joker and Scarlet disappear. Sho stands on the hill. Giovanni is a mangled mess. Vulcan's workshop is a mess* arrow: damn. the girl took the key.... Sho: "...Then we take the girl." -on the hill- scarlet:...........dammit.....she....she wasnt supposed to be here.... Joker: *checking his chest* "Hmm...No harm done." *looks at Scarlet* "...It could not have been predicted." scarlet: .....hopefully, that so called 'idol' has some information on the hoods we could use..... Joker: *nods* "And I'll have Victor give us a report on what the 8th has learned..." scarlet:....(thinking: mikami....you're going to be ok...i promise...) -the next morning- Arthur: "And then this weirdo appeared with a donkey between his legs--" Relan: Q~Q *hugging Shinra* Hibana: *holding ice to her head* "I hate hospitals..." gabriella: TT~TT Vulcan: *his ribs are bandaged...but he is standing, looking over Yuu* shinra: ...hey vulcan? for the time being, it might be best to stay at the 8th....f-for your safety... Vulcan: "...So, you finally get to own me, huh?" shinra:..... mikami: how've you been, relan? Relan: *sniff* "F-Fine...I really like the 8th more than our old branch...and I think I had good reason to." *weak smile* "...I'm so sorry..." mikami: it's ok....*smiles* ryuuko and i have decided to join the 5th. Hibana: ^^ Relan: "Hey, great! I'm happy for you both..." mikami: they seem to know a lot of stuff, and....maybe i'll understand what this is...the adora burst.... shinra: i think it'll do you both some good. Hibana: "Gabriella and I will mold you into successful, powerful young ladies!" ryuuko:....*faint smile* unfortunately, this puts us in the same brigade as kishiri. but hey...small sacrifices. Hibana: "...I can have him removed." ryuuko: it's fine. we'll manage. Hibana: "...Fluffy hair man..." Victor: "??? Yes, Princess--" Hibana: *wraps her hands around his neck* "IF I FIND OUT YOU WERE INVOLVED WITH ANY OF THIS, I WILL CUT YOUR HEAD OFF AND PUT IT UP ON MY SHELF!" Victor: X____X Vulcan: O____O Relan: *hides behind Shinra* nozomi: ^^;;; if it means anything....i-i think you did a great job, victor. *smiles* Victor: *collapsed on the floor...gives a thumbs up* "Thank you, Nozomi." shinra: *whispers in mikami's ear* good luck. you're gonna need it. mikami: ^^; Akitaru: "I know it's asking a lot, but Takehisa will need to take statements from you." mikami: i understand.....(thinking: akami....) Takehisa: "Mikami, I can start with you first..." mikami:....right. Takehisa: "How did you know to come to the workshop?" -elsewhere- scarlet: *in her bed, staring up at the ceiling fan* {mikami: Big sister!} {akami: hehe! up ya go!} {mikami: Hee hee...Higher!} scarlet: ......... {akami: *aiming*} {servant: did you hear the rumors? i heard ----------.} {akami: ?! *shoots, but it hits mikami in the eye* !!!! MIKAMI!} {mikami: *screaming*} {norio: MIKAMI! akami, what the hell did you do?!} {akami: n..no..it was an accident..i didnt mean to...} scarlet: ..........*sigh* *Knock knock* scarlet: doors open... Joker: *holding up a bottle and two glasses* "..." scarlet:...thanks. Joker: *sets down the glasses, fills up each* "...Next step?" scarlet: soon....just...need to cool off after- *winces*....... Joker: "??? You haven't tended to injuries?" scarlet: physical ones, yeah.....the emotional ones on the other hand.....heh, you know..i honestly cant tell if you're being sincere right now or not... Joker: "...I can't have you being down. That's not productive. So, for now, let's drink..." scarlet: right...bottoms up. Joker: *clinks glasses* scarlet: *downs the glass* ah...much better. Joker: *smiles* "Good." *fills up another one* "I talked with Victor, so that's taken care of...So, let's finish this bottle." scarlet: yep. may have to get out the jack daniels too. long night. Joker: "Then pull that out! Hee hee..." *sips his next glass* -elsewhere- Giovanni: *tied to a chair* "...Sir...I said I was--" Sho: "Silence." Giovanni: "..." Sho: "...Seraphim, take care of him." -elsewhere- karin: vul! good to see you again! Vulcan: -_-; "Hiya, Doc. I'm in pain. How are you?" karin: just handling things here. seems we're gonna be working together now, isnt that great? Vulcan: "..." *ugly tears* karin: *sweatdrop* Vulcan: "Yuu is injured! Lisa was secretly a villain! My workshop is totaled! They smashed my projector!" karin: jeez....its gonna be ok kiddo. -elsewhere- Kishiri: "Welcome back, Boss Lady. How is--" owo ryuuko: *rolls eyes* mikami: um, h-hi.. *holding her suitcase full of her belongings from the 3rd* hanako: mommy! *hugs hibana* Hibana: "Sweetie!" *her head is bandaged, but she picks up Hanako* "I'm so happy to see you!" gabriella: hi honey~ *nuzzles hanako's head* hanako: hehe! ryuuko: oh, so this is your daughter then? mikami: aww, how sweet. Hibana: *smiles* "Our pride and joy. Hanako, this is Ryuuko and Mikami. They're moving into the 5th." Rino: "...Oh. Super. I get to clear more rooms. Darn it." hanako: hiya! mikami: um...h-hi there...im mikami kurai. ryuuko: and im her girlfriend, ryuuko. Rino: "...Hi. My name is Rino. My life is a never-ending H--" *spots Hanako* "...Heck." hanako: rino were you about to say H-E-double hockey sticks? Hibana: *glares at Rino* Rino: o\\\\o "N-No! I wasn't!" *nervous laugh, patting Hanako's head* hanako: ...im calling bull on that. Kishiri: *already picking up Mikami and Ryuuko's suitcases* Hibana: "AND HOW DID SHE LEARN THAT, RINO?!" Rino: o____o -elsewhere- yu: ....*opens eyes* mooom? Dr. John: "??? Um...Hi." yu: oh....!!! master vulcan! lisa! are they- sachiko: easy there, its ok. Dr. John: "You were admitted after injuries sustained at the local junkyard. You were shot...hit with debris." yu: *winces* ah... Dr. John: "Lay back...You will need to heal. Your friend, Mr. Vulcan, will be here later for visiting hours..." yu: oh....b-but lisa- Dr. John: "...I think you should wait for your friend to speak with you. It's complicated." yu: ...... Dr. John: "...I wanted to check on your healing. I know your wounds have to hurt." -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "Junkyard! That is where money can be made!" louisa: s-sir? Fitzgerald: "We dumpster dive! Remove the valuable parts and sell them at markup! How are your sculpting skills? We can refashion scrap iron into pricey statues!" -elsewhere- Touma: "--so we have a book, a key, and random people going on fire." yumikage: and before all we had to deal with was vampires. god, fuckin, dammit. Touma: "Your work is cut out for you." *passes a phone number to Yumikage* "I want you to make a phone call." yumikage: who the hell is this? Touma: "A contact I made with one of the Brigades..." -elsewhere- Akitaru: "...You've been quiet." shinra: sorry just....a lot to take in. Akitaru: *nods* "Want to talk about it?" shinra:....well, we managed to save vulcan and yu....lisa's still MIA.... Akitaru: *nods* "We'll find her." shinra:......sho.... Akitaru: "??? 'Sho'?" shinra:.... -he explains what happened last night. all of it- Akitaru: "...Jeez. Your brother..." shinra: yeah....i knew he was alive....but this.... Akitaru: "...We have to investigate this. First the fire at your home...then your brother ends up with the Hoods..." shinra: and how does joker play into all of this? Akitaru: "And whose side is he on?" shinra: i dont know...but that woman with him...with red hair....mikami's sister.....she told victor to get us to safety... Akitaru: "...You think...?" shinra: i heard it myself..... heh, with the adora burst and our siblings....seems mikami and i have a bit in common. Akitaru: "..." *pats his head* "You got such a good attitude!" -elsewhere- Hood: "Come with us, Tako." -elsewhere- Kyoka: *asleep on couch* atsushi: *watching tv* Reporter: "--and the fire was put out. In other news, we have a new restaurant review..." Kyoka: *murmur* atsushi: morning. Kyoka: *opens an eye* "...I had slept here, waiting for you to get back." atsushi: ^^ -elsewhere- Dazai: *picking produce--puts his hand out for an orange and--* "Oh, sorry..." ruby: its cool, man. dia: ... pearl: ah... Dazai: "Oh, hey! Neat uniforms!" ruby: thanks. though dia has the fancier one, being a company commander and all. dia: 7-7; Dazai: *staring at the sleeve on Dia's coat* "Yeah, I see. Fine fabric." *holds up a business card* "You ever need a detective, you know you can call me!" pearl: oh goodness, you're all bandaged up! are you alright? Dazai: QWQ "Of course. I just have to tend to my injuries...physical and emotional." pearl: oh, you poor thing. Dazai: *nod nod* "I just have to power through the next day. That's what I tell the young people whose minds I mold." *sniff* "So proud of them." pearl: i see.... ^^; Dazai: "And what is your name, ma'am?" pearl: i-it's pearl fiamma, sir. Dazai: "Osamu Dazai, with the Armed Detective Agency." *shakes her hand* ruby: im ruby, and the lady with the white hair is dia. dia: ... Dazai: *waves at Dia* "You running errands, too?" dia: yes. that would be correct. Dazai: "Yep, same--got to get them for coworkers, pick up donuts and coffee...'cause I'm generous like that." *winks at them* dia: *unamused* pearl: ^^; Dazai: "I think my Agency is on the way to your branch. Need help with your groceries?" -elsewhere- Kid: "Got the whipped cream..." -elsewhere- Joker: *hungover* @___@ scarlet: it's barely been a day.... -_-; Joker: "The beer hit me harder this time..." *lies on the table* "How do you do it?" scarlet: i didnt have that much, for starters. -_-; Joker: "Zzz..." *fetal position on the table* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *typing on his laptop* elise: *peeeeek* Akutagawa: "And then...I just need to fix this chapter ending...make it more realistic...Hmm...Is that even possible?" *spots Elise* o\\\\o *slams laptop shut* "Wh-What?" elise: noooothing. Akutagawa: "It-It's rude to read over someone's shoulder! Do you do that to Mori?" elise: sometimes. Akutagawa: "?!!!" elise: but to be honest, it wouldnt have been the weirdest thing he asked me to do for him. -ELSEWHERE- Kunikida: "...It's rather quiet here...Okay. Where is Dazai?" -elsewhere- Dazai: *tied up, hanging in an alley* "...At least don't bruise the oranges..." taoka: be silent you. pixie: hehe~ Dazai: "Sorry, I'm not too good on being quiet. I talk all the time. Like, if I start, I just keep going--" taoka: *aims her spear at him* bothersome.... Dazai: ^^ "So I've been told. Tell me, are you an ability user?" taoka: depends on what type of abilities... Dazai: "Hmm? I guess it wouldn't work anyway...So, I'll try a different tactic: would you like to form a suicide pact with me~?" taoka: ......foolish. pixie: nah. i still have stuff i wanna do still~ Dazai: "I could help you finish that bucket list! Maybe make out with a handsome man?" pixie: well~- taoka: do not. Dazai: "Okay, okay...I guess we need another solution...What do you want? Money?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: "...This vehicle...this 'Matchbox'?" karin: yep. Vulcan: "...Looks busted. One smash of a lightpost on it, and the engine is out of commission for a month." karin: guess we're fixin this puppy up then? Vulcan: "..." *takes off his shirt, puts on his mask* "Let's get started." karin: *cracks knuckles* hell yeah! -elsewhere- Izuku: *cleaning up debris* "...This junkyard is really wrecked." ochako: yeah. phew. mei: *putting some stuff in her back* i'll fix you up, lil babies. Izuku: "???" ochako: oh, you're from the UA support department, right? mei: that's right. mei hatsume, at your service! Izuku: *waves* "Izuku Midoriya." mei: nice ta meetcha! ^^ -elsewhere- FD: " 'Seraphim'...Quite an angel..." zoey: ....... FD: *lying in bed, with a book opened, showing a photograph to Zoey* "See? They have such long wings..." zoey: ....i see.... FD: "Have you ever seen an angel?" zoey:......i dont....recall.... FD: "...I have." zoey: really? FD: *looks at her, smiles* zoey: ah.... FD: "And an angel brings people closer to Heaven..." *kiss on her cheek* "Whether through love...or by sending them to meet their maker..." zoey: yes....*blush* FD: *holds her hand* "Your blush...shows you have more life than the angels in this book...and we may find their angels, for our purposes..." -elsewhere- Dazai: "Hi, all! I'm back!" atsushi: WHERE WERE YOU?! Dazai: *his head is poking through the door* "Well, I got groceries, was going to bring donuts and coffee, met some lovely Fire Brigade girls...then I was mugged." *opens the door, revealing he is just in his boxers* atsushi: .... ._.; yosano: dang. Tanizaki: *covers Naomi's eyes* naomi: eh? Kyoka: "..." *thumbs down* Kunikida: "We do have a dress code, Dazai. Change into clothes in the locker room, then report for your next missions." -elsewhere- Hibana: "How are you settling in?" ryuuko: fairly well. mikami: the room is really nice. thank you princess. ^^ Hibana: ^^ "You're welcome. I do have a favor to ask..." mikami: oh? Hibana: "Watch Hanako for a bit?" mikami: ok. ryuuko: a-alright.... hanako: yay! Hibana: "You'll be a good girl for Aunt Mikami and Aunt Ryuuko, right, honey?" hanako: ok mama! Hibana: *smiles, waves to Hanako* -elsewhere- Triple A: TT_TT caliburn: oh cheer up. you'll find someone. if not, you still have me~<3 Triple A: "Thank you, Caliburn...but I don't think Marie is going to speak to me again...and I want love..." caliburn: *pouts* Triple A: *sniffs* "What am I to do...?" *looks at his phone* -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...Troubling." kirei: ..... Benimaru: "..." *holds her hand* "I have reached out to the 8th..." kirei: *nods* Benimaru: "We will be participating in some searches for Giovanni and others..." kirei: right. Benimaru: "...Would you like to go with me to a meeting?" kirei: if you wouldnt mind. Benimaru: "I would prefer it." kirei:...*smiles* i'll speak with the shrine head. -elsewhere- Kuro: *asleep* mahiru: *cleaning around the house with the TV as background noise* TV: "--and if you order now, we'll throw in these five vacuum attachments--for free." -elsewhere- Giovanni: *beaten...his mask is ripped off* *wheezing* dahlia: have you recovered as of yet? Giovanni: "M-My mask...My failure...Give me something to breathe..." -elsewhere- misora: is that what happened?! Joker: *groan* "Not so loud...I'm still hungover...But yeah, Scarlet ran into her sis, we just barely got the 8th out of there, and they got the key..." misora: damn. well, things are still uneventful here with squad 0... also im gonna need a new phone since that wretched worm got a hold of my number and keeps sending me stuff to annoy me. Joker: "Right, right, I'll send you a new phone...Wait--what 'worm'?" misora:.....*excalibur face* _that_ worm. Joker: "...Oh. Say no more. But I need a favor..." misora: what is it, mr manager? Joker: "Get close to the 5th. We got an Adora there to keep an eye on." misora: can do~! Joker: *smiles--then winces* "Also, get me a coffee, some ibuprofen...and something nice for Scarlet." misora: i'll send it your way~<3 Joker: "Thank-ee..." -text on her phone- misora: O^O~? Jonah: [oh divine work of art. 'tis been so long since i have seen your face. for your mere smile, i would paint on any surface to remember forever] misora:.... [i hope you choke on your own spit and die <3 ] Jonah: [i'd rather choke on your spit <3 ] misora: *disgusted* *blocks number* *ring ring* misora: hello~ Jonah: "I got multiple phones~" misora: *hangs up* *text alert* misora: *smashes the phone* Jonah: "??? ...Why doesn't she want to talk?" miwa:.... ._. misora: telemarketer. miwa: ah. -elsewhere- Takehisa: *passes plates to Iris, Tamaki, and Maki* -elsewhere- Kyoka: *wearing Dazai's clothes* naomi: the coat's so big on her it's adorable! Dazai: -w- "I'm just glad someone found my clothes--and bought them at the pawn shop!" Kyoka: " 'Would you like to form a suicide pact with me, pretty lady?'" kirako: ^^; *pats her head* Kyoka: *small smile, nods* "Thank you." atsushi: ^^; Kunikida: "We do have work to do...Chibi Dazai included." Kyoka: -_-; -elsewhere- Burns: *on the phone* "...Yes...I understand...We will consider this." dia: who was that, commander? Burns: "A contact with the investigation unit monitoring that attack on Vulcan's junkyard." dia: ah. any reports? Burns: "...The 8th is amassing quite a number of outcasts..." dia: ..... Burns: "Now they just happen to attract Vulcan to their unit? I don't like it...Perhaps it's time someone had a talk with our old friend, Kotatsu." -elsewhere- Arthur: *sigh of relief* tamaki: hey arthur. Arthur: *smiles, waves* "Hi..." *limps towards her* "You don't know how happy I am..." tamaki:........ Arthur: *hug* "I missed you..." tamaki: you....*shaking him* YOU IDIOT! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW SCARED I WAS?! Arthur: @~@ "R-Really, really scared?" tamaki: you could have died, stupid!...*hug* Arthur: "...I know." *hug* "And when I was facing death, there was only one person I was thinking about...You." tamaki:.... *sniff* 7////7 Arthur: *cuddles* "Tamaki...I love you." tamaki: U/////U i love you too, dummy. Arthur: "Hee hee..." *smooch* shinra:...i'll...i'll just give you two sometime to- tamaki: *GLAAAAAARE* Arthur: *GLARE* shinra: leavingnowbye! *exits* Arthur: *sighs* *pats her back* "...I'm happy." -elsewhere- Neuhaus: "..." michelle: *asleep* Neuhaus: *holds her hand* exorcist: she's been sleeping a lot since removing the jorogumo... Neuhaus: "How is her recovery?" exorcist: we arent sure... Neuhaus: "...Then...I only hope sleep helps...Please, Michelle...be well." -elsewhere- Sakuya: *struggling* "Stupid tie..." lavender: need help there, kiddo? Sakuya: *nods* "I wanted to try on the school uniform..." lavender: ah. *helping him out* there we....go! Sakuya: ^^ "Thanks!" *looks in the mirror* "You think the colors look good?" lavender: looks good, kiddo. *thumbs up* Sakuya: "Cool...I guess I'm about ready to go back." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *looking over a file* "Hmm...Subway tokens leading to secret rooms...What on earth was Akutagawa looking at...?" *holds up paper to Mito* "What do you think?" mito: *meow of 'i dunno'* Chuuya: "Same, kitten." *pats Mito's head* "Hungry?" mito: ^w^ Chuuya: *gets up, walks to kitchen and puts out a dish of tuna* "Enjoy." mito: nyan! *nom nom nom* Chuuya: *smiles, watches her eat* "..." ("Please, be in peace, Mito...") -elsewhere- Hyde: *leg in a cast, walking around the hospital* "...Hey, you. Tiny kid. What're you in the hospital for?" yu: i almost died. Hyde: "...That's rough, buddy." *sits* "Seen enough of that...I'm Hyde." yu: im yu. Hyde: "..." *looks back and forth* "You're me?" yu: no no, my _name_ is yu. it says so on my chart. Hyde: "..." *picks it up* "Oh. So it is. And you were--jeez, shot and had debris fall on you? That sucks." yu: im just....glad im alive... Hyde: "...You got family?" yu: well.... -elsewhere- Joker: *knock knock* "Coffee." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "You. Muscle Girl. Come over here." maki: yo. Vulcan: "You look strong. keep pressure on this part of the engine while I replace the valve." maki: alright. Vulcan: "Right, just like that..." *removes the valve* "Keep a hold on it..." *reaches for the new valve* "And now, put this in...Done. Thanks...Um...What's your name again?" maki: its Maki. Vulcan: *nods* "Maki. Vulcan. Good to know." -elsewhere- Steinbeck: "...How did Fitzgerald do all of this?" twain: *shrug* i dunno. Steinbeck: "Let's see...We still have this building for surveillance, this one for weapons...Twain, we need recruits. Muscle." twain: *smirks* leave the recruitment to me~!....btw, you still arent shook up over the whole 'toshiko' thing, are ya? Steinbeck: "...Only that he--they?--still aren't interested in working with me. You?" twain: like i said, isnt the first time i've fallen for a guy dressed like a chick. but i've got other things ahead of me now. Steinbeck: "Such as?" twain: scoring a date! ^^ Steinbeck: "NOT BEFORE ME!" -elsewhere- Sho: "...I want our forces gathered." seraphim: understood. dahlia: of course. guruna: okaaay~ Sho: "With the 8th knowing of Giovanni's allegiance to us, what is happening to his Brigade?" -elsewhere- Mephisto: "I am sorry about those thefts in your neighborhood, Death--but at least the culprit was found!" lord death: and so, all is well! the neighboring houses have amped up on security as well. Mephisto: "If they need any help, I can recommend--or loan--some of my security..." *sips tea* "But I came here for something more important to discuss with you..." lord death: oh? Mephisto: *slams a baby catalog down in front of Death* "Why have our precious children not spawned yet?!" stocking: DAD! D8< Mephisto: "Hello, sweetie~ Are you pregnant yet?" -elsewhere- Yohei: *writing out a math equation on the mirror* chie: *smooch* Yohei: "!!! Oh, hey...." *smiles* "Sorry, got distracted when I thought up a way to fix up the speed on the Silver Gun--" chie: ah. Yohei: "...Sorry. Nerding out again." *hug* "How are you?" -elsewhere- Wes: "Ah...How is this?" *in a suit* liz: looking good. *kiss on the cheek* Wes: *smiles* "Thanks...I'm excited. This should be a good performance." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *screams into a pillow* kim: jackie?! what's wrong?! Jacqueline: *muffled* "My new boss is an idiot!" kim: what happened? Jacqueline: *lifts her head* "I work there for so long, they open a position as supervisor--and some mumbling, lanky guy gets the job--with a raccoon!" kim: ......a raccoon you say....? Jacqueline: "...Sorry. I didn't mean anything by that." kim: i-its fine. but jeez, that sucks. Jacqueline: *pouts* "And he's so ineffectual. He just spends the time writing down his 'novels' instead of helping people asking questions. And his raccoon keeps sneaking into the refrigerator." -elsewhere- PlushFix: "..." *loud screaming* hina: whaaaat?! what is it?! saku: ?! PlushFix: "NOTHING IS HAPPENING, AND I EITHER NEED TO KILL, FUCK, DRINK, OR EAT!" hina:...wanna go murder some shit? PlushFix: "Fuck yeah!" PlushFix: *pulls out a newspaper* "Find me the target!" -elsewhere- Kid: -_-; "Our fathers are drunk..." stocking: so unprofessional... Kid: "...So expected. I just can't get over how obsessed they are about kids..." lord death: zzzzzz *asleep....on top of a book case some how* felisia: *carrying mephisto back* nice chatting with you. ^^; Yumi: "Likewise. Say hello to your staff for me, Felisia." -elsewhere- Relan: "...Can I get you anything?" -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *in fox form, sitting in the shade* =w= -elsewhere- Hibana: "Was she much trouble?" mikami: not at all. ryuuko: .... 7///7 mikami was....a natural. mikami: aww. ^^ Hibana: "...You two are adorable. Remind me of Gab and me." *picks up Hanako* "Time to put this girl into her bed...I owe you two." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *lies down in bed* "Not happy about sharing a room..." karin: it's temporary for now.. Vulcan: *sigh* "Who's my roommate?" -elsewhere- Meme: "Good night, Mio." mio: night meme... =u= Meme: *pats Mio's hand* "Night, Tsugumi." tsugumi: zzzzz... Meme: "Good night, Anya." Anya: o\\\\\o Meme: "...Um...Night, Ao!" ao: zzzzzz Meme: "..." *shrug, pulls up the covers and turns off the light* "Mmm...Zzz..." Anya: O\\\\\O -early morning- Kid: *kitten yawn* stocking: morning kiddo~<3 *smooch* Kid: "Mmmm~" *holds her, kissing back* "Good morning, indeed." stocking: hehe~<3 Kid: *smiles* "I think today should be good...Father and I are finishing preparations before new student orientation..." stocking: ah. Kid: "How about you? Any prep work at True Cross?" stocking: yeah. things have been kind of hectic though. Kid: "Since the Impure Eye?" stocking: yeah. Kid: "...Anything we may do to help?" -elsewhere- Vulcan: *muttering* shinra: how's he holding up? Takehisa: -_-; "I couldn't sleep all night with his teeth grinding and sleep-muttering." shinra: jeez.... Arthur: "I think he's visiting his friend in the hospital today." shinra: we should pay him a visit too... Arthur: "Sounds good. What about you, Captain--" Takehisa: *fell asleep in his bowl of cereal* "Zzz..." -elsewhere- gabriella: so how was your first night at the 5th? ryuuko: it went well. mikami: the beds are much more comfortable than at the 3rd. Hibana: "Only the best for my troops~" gabriella: ^^ Rino: -_-;;; *puts down plates of food for breakfast* "Eat your damn food." Hibana: -3- -elsewhere- Kyoka: *snore* atsushi: *yawns and gets breakfast ready* *Inside a cabinet is...Dazai* atsushi: hey dazai....wait dazai?! Dazai: "Funny story. I wanted to see whether being locked in the kitchen cupboard while smelling delicious cooked food could torture me to death...but I'm just stuck." -one dazai removal later- Dazai: owo "Thank you! May I have breakfast?" atsushi: alright then... -elsewhere- Akutagawa: *passed out* higuchi: RYUNOSUKE! Akutagawa: *lifts up his head* "Wha...?" higuchi: are you ok?! Akutagawa: "...Am I dreaming?" *Underneath his head are books on subways* higuchi: no, you're awake... Akutagawa: "...Then why is an angel looking at me...?" higuchi:... ./////////. um...w-well... Akutagawa: *falls back asleep* "Zzz..." higuchi:.... *carrying him to bed* Akutagawa: *holding onto her* *inhales* higuchi:....*blush* Akutagawa: "Higuchi..." higuchi: ?? Akutagawa: "Teach me..." higuchi: ??? Akutagawa: "Teach me...how to be normal..." higuchi: eh? Akutagawa: "I'm...weird." -elsewhere- Black Star: *doing push-ups* "9978, 9979, 9980..." tsubaki: *keeping count* Sakuya: *puts out pancakes with a smiley face made in chocolate chips* -elsewhere- Tachihara: "One Frappuccino." barista: coming right up, sir. gin: .... Tachihara: "...What, you aren't ordering?" gin:....one coffee please. Barista #2: "On it!" Tachihara: "Hmm...Kind of a simple order." gin:....so? Tachihara: *shrug* "Thought you'd want something more extravagant. At least add some whipped topping." -elsewhere- Anya: "...Here's your tea." ao: why thank you. ^^ Anya: "...I wanted to speak with you, about how we can...I can, start getting along." ao: oh? Anya: "As you said, we are both Tsugumi's meisters...and I care about Tsugumi as well." ao: *nods* have you come to term with your feelings on the situation? Anya: "...Not entirely. But I'm trying." *sips* -elsewhere- Giovanni: "You have been quiet, Lisa." lisa:..... Giovanni: "We have work ahead of us. So I need to know that you will serve our leader." -elsewhere- Dr. John: "He's right this way...Yuu? You have visitors." yu: hmm? master vulcan! Vulcan: "...Hey, kid." *walks up to his bed* "How're you doing?" yu: a lot better now. Vulcan: "Heh...Stronger than you look, huh?" yu: yeah, haha. Vulcan: "...Yu...I...am having to get security protection from the 8th." yu: i heard... Vulcan: "D-don't think I trust those guys or anything!" yu: ^^ Vulcan: "And when you get out of here, you'll end up under their protection, too." yu: well, i dont think i'd mind....they seem really nice. Vulcan: "...I wouldn't go that far, but they seem like people who aren't going to...hurt us..." yu: ..... Vulcan: "..." *covers his face* "I'm the real idiot." -elsewhere- Burns: *tosses a file at Dia* "We got our lead." dia: oh? *examining the file* *Inside is a photo of Lisa* dia: hmmm. foien: that's the girl from vulcan's workshop, isnt it? Burns: *nods* "Our task is to find her before the 8th does." dia: *nods* understood. Karim: "Sir? How did you get this profile before the 8th--?" Burns: "Hard work and investigating. Now, get to work." Karim: "..." ("What's with him?") pearl: ... -elsewhere- Mori: "Progress report, now." secretary: i got the files here, sir. Mori: "Thank you...Um...What was your name?" elise: who cares. XP secretary: -_-; Mori: "Excellent point, my dear~" *reviews the files* "Hmm...So, can't find where the last Guild member went...Perhaps he ran to the Agency?" secretary: it's likely. Mori: "Then I think we should send someone to visit the Agency...Black Lizards or Chuuya?" -elsewhere- Kunikida: "...Have you seen these receipts?" kirako: hmm? Kunikida: "$100 for breakfast with a client? That's excessive. Tell Dazai we're keeping meal reimbursements to $10 per person." kirako: understood. Kunikida: "And as for medical supplies...Doctor, you could switch to the cheaper bandages..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: *walking to the wine shop* clerk: afternoon, mr nakahara. Chuuya: "Afternoon. I wanted to see which year you had in." -elsewhere- Aizawa: "Ready for a new semester?" nedzu: *nods* how are preperations for the sports festival? Aizawa: "Slow, but should be ready in time." nedzu: good to know! Aizawa: *zipping up sleeping bag and lying in the PE field* "I'm taking my nap now. If you need help, ask my assistant, Sadface Former Villain Guy..." yuuji: i have a name, you know. -__-; Aizawa: =_= "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Kurogiri: "We have the baby's room ready." himiko: yay! fang: zzzz Kurogiri: "I put in the baby monitor, so how about you sleep, while Dabi watches--" Dabi: "I don't wanna." twice: who wants to take bets on who's quirk the kid's gonna inherit? Kurogiri: *puts Dabi in a headlock* "I hope not the father's..." -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "Another slice of watermelon, please!" fang-hua: here you go! Tsukiyo: *smiles* "Thanks for doing this." *nom nom* "You finish reading that report from Beni-Hottie?" fang-hua: *sweatdrop* yeah. giovanni is still MIA. Tsukiyo: "Nuts." *spits out a seed* "Hope they find that guy soon. Always seemed like a creep...Is the Commander meeting with anyone at the 8th?" fang-hua: we'll have to wait and see. -elsewhere- Vulcan: "..." *sitting in hospital hallway* shinra: i got you some soda from the vending machine. Vulcan: "..." *takes one* "Thanks." *pops the top* shinra: ....so i heard yu is going to be starting classes again with us. Vulcan: "Yeah. Felt it better he be around some strong people and learn something." *sips* "His engineering sucks." shinra: still, practice makes perfect. Vulcan: "...Not fast enough...I was blind." shinra:......so, i learned something interesting about miss karin...turns out, she's not only nozomi's mentor, but also nozomi's _aunt_! can you believe that! Vulcan: "...Duh." shinra: ??