#i really really dont feel like an expert but it seems like a cool topic

[fungal-wasted]

Thoughts on the weapons variety in hallownest?

Disclaimer: not much of a weapons person lol. I did some quick reads on some weapons and their pros and cons and that's about it.

I guess a few things stand out to me in general: 1. in terms of proportions, nails are really big and it's honestly kind of terrifying. I know that bugs can in theory hold proportionately more than humans but that it still depends on factors like the materials the things are made of, but still, just looking at the Nailmasters, Nailsage or even the Grey Mourner makes me afraid of their strength. 2. lots of people just using their bodies. Technically does not count as a weapon but good for them 3. Not a lot of projectiles or far range weapons.

For the most part I can't tell that many details, honestly. I would assume that the flat parts of a nail are probably a way to provide for a way to redistribute tension while parrying, which would probably be most helpful in the cases of heavier nails.

I think I remember someone else stating that it was likely that bugs would use weapons that are best suited for piercing rather than slashing, considering it's more likely to hurt them by targeting their joints and I think that idea makes a lot of sense. After all, that's probably what Hornet's needle, and the lances used by sentries intend to do. Hive Knight also uses a pretty thin and pointy weapon... it kind of reminds me of fencing swords? Though I've never looked at one of those up close. And still, the way Hive Knight uses it looks more like an attempt to slash than pierce so my guess is probably really really wrong.

I'm sure the fools at the Colossseum have more interesting looking weapons, actually since they pretty much dedicate to it. It does seem at least God Tamer's weapon is probably helpful in tearing shells on the surface and maybe using its shape to make it harder for it to get detached from the victim.

Besides this, the other big groups I found were clubs and body features which honestly doesn't exactly count. Cloth uses a club, and the other enemies that can be seen with one are the husk guards in Crossroads and Fog Canyon. I'm kind of surprised these aren't more common since from what I read they shouldn't take much training to use and can cause some nasty injures. Sure their bodies can probably handle slashing and all but cornering someone and hitting them with a club is probably not a bad way to kill but I'm not sure.

Oh and in the projectiles department we have.... pickaxes thrown by the tired working class, whatever those short fools are using, and the mantis disks. I uh, think the first two are very desperate measures and their trajectory is overall easy to follow and dodge. It's probably better to stun someone. Mantis disks seem a bit more effective as weapons since they seem to travel back to the owners, their spinning seed and edge makes it more likely to cut through surfaces and they are probably good enough to stun or wound others from a safe distance before dealing a more lethal blow.

And finally: shout out to the Devouts for doing their thing. I'm still intimidated by them. I like to think that mask is its own kind of dual weapon and defensive item and it's very cool

[notabled-noodle]

You seem to be pretty knowledgeable on queer topics and I've been pondering about this topic for awhile. I know you can't help me completely cuz in the end its up to me but here i go:

So what are some commonly shared non-binary experiences??

I've never thought about my gender or questioned it (im afab) other than hating society's expectations and wishing a few times i was a boy since they seemed to have it easier (ik its not completely true and each gender has its own set of problems). But other than that I would despise being a guy.

I stumbled upon the term nonbinary, what 1-2 years ago?? And idk the pronouns they/them just sound so nice..But like that's it.

Idk if just liking that set of pronouns is idk indication of something.

My whole life I just existed. And i think being neurodivergent(+alexithymia) and aroace makes it even harder to perceive myself. especially when i feel like im an actor living among passionate peoppe trying to fit in and acting out emotions i dont even understand that well

thanks! I like to think of myself as a source of queer knowledge, but I am by no means an expert!

I’m not 100% sure there’s such thing as a universal non-binary experience. non-binary is an umbrella term that covers a broad range of people and experiences, and it really depends on a lot of factors.

you can like they/them pronouns and be cis — pronoun nonconformity is a thing, and it can be super cool to just play around with pronouns as a form of self-expression. they/them is not the “non-binary pronoun set” by any means.

what I will say is…

sometimes it is less about labels and more about doing what makes you feel most comfortable. ask yourself:

what pronouns do I like?

do I want to change my name?

how do I feel about my secondary sex characteristics (e.g breasts), and do I want that to change?

how do I feel about my genitals, and do I want that to change?

what clothing, make-up, and other forms of gender expression make me feel the most comfortable?

gender can be completely customisable without ever being related to a specific label.

some non-binary people never make any changes to their bodies or gender expression, but use the label to identify that their experience of gender is queer. some non-binary people go for a mix and match approach to gender. it all depends on what makes you feel happy and comfortable and confident!

[authorkun]

[𝙎𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙘] (005)

"𝙉𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚."

Fushiguro stated. While still cool on the outside, internally Megumi was pleading with himself that it wasn't true. Gojo sighed. "It's starting to look like a possibility." "Why are the Elders here though?" The raven head questioned. "The council are making preparations." Masamichi stepped in. "They're already assuming the worst?!" Megumi snapped. "He's still alive! He's still-!" A hand made a stop motion.

"I think you should leave the matter with us. You and Kugisaki need rest. We'll have Shoko look at your wounds later, for now rest." Masamichi held a commanding tone, although gently said. Fushiguro hesitantly nodded before picking up his peer, and started his way towards the dorms. 'M/n is not dead right? He'll make it-.' 

Once more his train of thought was interrupted by the faint yell from the infirmary. "He's crashing! The internal hemorrhaging won't..." The rest became muffled, when the sound of a door slamming shut echoed the empty hallways. 'Please stay alive, I can't lose you too.'

Timeskip

Report:

900 hours. Due to prior events from the day passed; both first year student: Itadori Yuuji, and second year student: L/n M/n (also special grade Jujutsu sorcerer) of Jujutsu tech university have been pronounced dead. "I can't help to think that it was my fault." The snowy haired sorcerer chuckled bitterly. A hand was curled into his hair, as his fingers tugged at the strands. "It couldn't have been. Those incompetent fools are." Nanami reassured from across the male. 

The two were seated across from each other in an empty room. Only two couches sat idly in the center. "The fact that the council is filled to the brim of cowardly heathens, has already been established. But hey, what can we expect." Gojo sarcastically answered. "Shouldn't both of us be experts in this?" Nanami held a stoic stature. 

"We all knew what we were getting into. Death was just another thing apart of the list of risks." Kento spoke. It wasn't a lie, the two had suffered such losses and learned what the consequences truly were. 

"It was inevitable." The word itself, pissed off Gojo to no end. Inevitable. Such a pathetic word, made by mortal chains who were paranoid of life. It always made him feel small; the word reminded him of how helpless he truly was during situations like this. 

It angered him, heck, he was livid in fury. But the more he tried to refuse reality, the more times he ran into the same wall. Helplessness.

Timeskip 

"Sukuna's host?" Shoko pointed towards the table, Itadori laid. "And...L/n." She lead the sentence on. Caressing the second-year's face, she clicked her tongue. "Anyways, I can dissect him however I want, right?" She asked referring to Itadori.

"Just make use of him." Gojo asked. "Of course I will. Who do you think you're talking too?"

"..."

"And we have direct instructions from the council for L/n. Those old farts aren't any fun. I was kind of curious of what was inside of that pretty little head of his."

With Fushiguro and Nobara

"He told us to "live long", but all your problems vanish when you you die. Was he your first comrade you've lost?" Nobara asked. Currently the two were sat on the steps of the entrance. "He was the first classmate." 

"Hmmph you seem oddly fine. After all that second-year died too." "I could say the same for you." Megumi shot back. "Well I only knew them for about two weeks. I'm not such a soft woman...that would cry over the death of people like them." The female's voice cracked, as her lip quivered.

"It's so hot though." Kugisaki complained, changing from the depressing topic. "Yeah, I wonder when we'll get our summer clothes." 

"What the hell? You're more depressing then ever.." Nobara sneered. "Megumi!" A voice interrupted. "Is this a wake?"

"Zenin-senpai."

"Don't call me by my family name. Maki. Maki!" Maki sounded out her name. Suddenly murmuring from behind a tree caught the three's attention. "He really did die too. Yesterday too! Another boy in first-year."

A tick mark formed, as Maki started to sweat. "Say it earlier! I'll seem like a cold-heartless devil!"

Panda and Inumaki stepped out from their 'hiding' spot. "Actually that's exactly what you are, you know?!" Panda yelled back.

"Tuna-Mayo." 

"Who are they?" Nobara pointed towards the three strangers. "They're out second-year senpais. Zenin-senpai, she's the best at handling charms out of us students. Inumaki-senpai is a specialist in spells. His only vocabulary is onigiri ingredients. And panda. 

There's another, Okkotsu-senpai. Along L/n-senpai, they were the only ones I could openly respect. He's overseas right now." Megumi explained. 'I wonder how Okkotsu's taking it. If he even knows yet. He and L/n-senpai were close.' "Are you just going to leave the panda's introduction at "Panda?" Kugisaki cut off Fushiguro's thoughts. "Oh sorry guys you're also still in mourning too." Panda bowed.

"We know how you must be feeling right now. We both lost L/n and Itadori. L/n was like family." Maki reassured. A small frown though lingering. "Mustard leaves-bonito flakes." 

"Through the grief though, we want you guys to attend the Kyoto sister exchange." Panda finished.

"What's that?"

With Gojo

"You know, I have a pretty shitty personality, Don't I?" Gojo asked from his slumped position. "I know." Ijichi sighed.

"I'll seriously slap you later, Ijichi." The threat caused a shiver to go down the male's spine.

"Why would someone like me, someone who doesn't have characteristics of a teacher, take a teaching job at a technical college? Ask me." "Why is that." Ijichi shookenly asked. "Because I have a dream."

"A dream you say?" Gojo leaned back in his seat.

"Yeah, as you know from what happened to M/n and Yuuji, the establishment is the den of evilness in the world of sorcery. It doesn't take much brain power to know that the council of elders are a council of fools, and idiots. 

It's a bargain sale for rotten oranges. I'll hit reset on the shithole that the world of sorcery is. I could easily kill those at the top, but they would simply be replaced, and no one would follow someone who'd kill the higher-ups. That's why I chose education. To raise strong and clever comrades. That's why sometimes I dump my missions on my students."

Ijichi gave an unimpressed look. "Not because you wanted to skip out of them?" "They're all extraordinary. Especially that third-year, Hakari and second-year, Okkotsu. They'll become shamen who could even rival me." Gojo's fist clenched as he glared at the table in front of him.

"Yuuji was one of them." Through gritted teeth,  his glare downcasted. "M/n...was the only one who could surpass me."  

"I'm going to start now." Shoko pulled on a pair of rubber gloves. Ijichi started shaking in fear as he pointed behind the female. "Huh, what's wrong." "G-G-Gojo." An amused smirk formed as he saw behind her. Itadori was sitting up with a mildly confused expression. 

"Woah, where's my clothes?!" Itadori exclaimed glancing downwards. "H-H-He H-H-He's a-a-alive!" 

"Don't be so noisy Ijichi."

Shoko pulled her mask down a disappointing look sent to Itadori. "That's a shame." 

An awkward silence befell. "Ummm this is embarrassing." The pink head nervously scratched his neck. 

"Welcome back." Gojo placed his hand out. "Yo! I'm back!" Itadori slapped the outstretched hand. "Good to see you're alive." "It's good to be back. Can I get some clothes though?" Gojo and Shoko nodded at each other before heading out of the room. "We'll be back."

When the two left, Itadori started grabbing the garments from a bag. While changing, his eyes caught an oddly familiar tuft of  (h/c) colored hair from next to him. 'That's impossible.' Tugging his shirt on, he inspected further. Pushing back the cloth covering the body, Yuuji's eyes widened in realization. 'No!' "I-Ijichi w-who's this?" He asked pointing towards the male. "That's L/n. He was a second-year here." 

From the confirmation of his identity, a feeling of grief and sadness started to form at the pit of his stomach. Tracing along the scars that littered his neck. A worried frown formed. 'What happened to you?' 

Although, inside him, where Sukuna sat, the king of curse's 'throne' stood empty. Sukuna watched in horror as Itadori had pulled the sheet back. Something continued to eat away at him. He couldn't die again right? He just saw him again. He never told him of the past. 

The same sick feeling filled Sukuna as felt as though he was going to puke. "Not again!" His anguish screams filled the domain, as he threw, and broke numerous skulls that had made up the pile.

"Not again please." Sukuna faintly pleaded, as his kimono and hair dripped with water. Back on the outside Itadori had clenched his nails into his fist. Small droplets of blood seeped from his grasp.

"Why'd you have to go and die already?"

M/n POV

The coldness was the first thing I felt when I woke up. While the breeze was soft, the coldness of it all was unforgiving. It was all to familiar though. That day... 

"RUN M/N! DONT LOOK BACK!" 

It hurts. Stop.

"Your whole clan is pathetic~"

Stop please. It hurts.

"What are you going to do? You're too weak."

A pain filled scream echoed throughout the darkness, one I could only assume as my own. "What do you want? Please stop!"

"You killed us! It's your fault!" 

The voices bounced off the walls from every angle. "What do you want from me?" I cried out. 

The echoing voices seem to pause. Silence. A singular figure started to emerge from the snowy ground.

"You're not real. You died 10 years ago." My feet moved, as I started backpedaling. The figure, a woman. A yellow kimono dressed her body. Long (h/c) hair framing her chest, and face. (E/c) orbs which seemed so foreign. "I'm here my love. You're here with me." She reached out a palm towards my face, the only reaction was a flinch which was returned.

"It's me n/n. I'm back." Her soft tone felt deceiving as she stuck out her arms towards me. "It's been so long." Shaking my head, I refused to accept. "You're dead, stop this. Please." Fingers started to tug and pull the messy strands of hair. 

"M/n, please." Warmth filled my core, as I was pulled into an embrace. My legs wobbled as we both fell to the floor. Sobs started racking my form as the woman, I've only known as my mother held me in her arms. "M-Mom? Why'd you leave me? I-I'm s-sorry, I was t-too weak-!" 

"Hey, shhhh...It's okay. You did everything you could. It's not your fault at all sweety." Coming face to face with her, her thumbs wiped my eyes. "You're the strongest person I know M/n."

"Y-You left though! Y-You l-left and I d-d.." Words started getting choked up as a lump formed in my throat. "And that's one of the biggest burdens and regrets I have to carry." She spoke calmly pushing back a strand of hair. 

"You've done so many good things and helped people in need. I've been with you ever since I passed. To think, my own son was such charmer though." She quirked a brow teasingly in hopes of lifting the mood. A small chuckle escaped. "I missed you." A bittersweet sigh left her parted lips before a smile graced her features. 

"As have I." A comforting silence filled the void as we sat in each other's embrace. "M/n, although I despise it with all of my heart, you can't stay." Eyes widened, I pushed her body back.

"What do you mean? I just got here?" A frantic expression slowly forming. 

"M/n..."

"I just got you back! You can't leave!" She once more stuck out her hand stroking my cheek. "M/n, you are the strongest person I've known my entire life. You've saved hundreds if not thousands. And you have people who love you back there! If you stay, you'll break their hearts." A shaky breath left, as tears started to fall again. 

"I know. I'm so selfish! But I can't find the heart to see you leave again."  Pushing my head into the crook of her neck. "You have too. You still have so many first's you have to fill though. Get married, live your life. It's not your time yet. I'll be with you every step of the way." She smiled, kissing my forehead. 

"I love you M/n." 

"I love you too." Her figure started to fade into small cherry blossoms. "It's time to wake up M/n~" With that, she disappeared entirely. A bittersweet smile managed to appear. Collapsing into the snow, I let the coldness finally envelope me as my eyes shut closed.

'It's time to wake up.'

[youjustwaitsunshine]

Thank you for translating that FAZ article! I love the more in-depth articles where he talks about non-racing stuff and confronts the hypocrisy (affectionately) of his job. That being said, as someone that's recently been getting into permaculture stuff, I'm very curious on the stuff you disagree with though! Especially since I have my own disagreements about the balance of policy change vs. personal responsibility. If you don't want to say that's cool too!

This got pretty long and probably also a bit repetitive and incoherent so I'll put the answer under a cut, tl;dr at the end

Also, please do tell me your thoughts about the interview!

So I don't know enough to actively agree or disagree on the topics he talks about a bit more in depth, but he seems a bit naive/very optimistic most of the time.

For one, it feels like he thinks that everyone can be convinced to change their ways for more environmental protection and that's very sweet but he only has to look as far as a few garages down or up to see that it's not as easy and that many people either ignore issues because it's more comfortable or actively work on keeping up the status quo because it's more money for them.

Seb wants to leave a better world for future generations and I think that maybe he doesn't want to see that some people just don't care because all he says shows how much he cares.

From other times he talked about it, it's clear that he knows that he's super privileged with the amount of money he has to use on for example the carbon certificate but (and I don't know if he can't say it or if he doesn't register it) he's in that mindset of 'many little people doing many little things' etc instead of looking at the massive problem that megacorporations pose.

Not to psychoananlyze but it's probably harder to get behind 'big corporation evil' when you basically grow up in one and just as he said, I'm not here to tell him what's right or wrong and what he should talk about more or less but to me it always feels a bit futile to talk about small scale/personal scale things but not so much about the bigger scale, both corporate and from the government, as you said, policy change vs. personal responsibility.

One other thing that I dont really agree with is that he's pretty uncritical of the German government and their policies, especially since it's pretty clear that we're not gonna meet our climate protection goals in the time it was planned, just as many other nations in the Paris Treaty. Obviously he's informed about politics since he openly talked about who he voted for and about policies before and he seems way too careful about what he says to just blast unfounded opinions left and right but I feel like he's missing a bit of realism there and sometimes in general.

He seems a bit uncomfortable with suddenly being made the eco expert in F1 and he did say he doesn't feel like he knows enough to be an actual figurehead and I do think that will come with time, he hasn't been advocating for environmental protection for long and I honestly do think that he's pretty impressive for learning all that he did in a pretty short time with a schedule like this.

It's obvious that he's just getting started and wants to learn much more so I'll stop at this because there might be much that he says that's a bit clunky or seems super idealistic but he sounds like someone incredibly open to learn and reflect and let himself be corrected on things and I hope he will continue to grow.

Tl;dr, my biggest 'criticism' is that he's missing the careful from 'carefully optimistic', both about people's conviction and politics and that he's neglecting the big picture at times in favor of talking about small changes. At the same time he's just starting out and trying to make a change where he can and it's great to see the growth he's already had as well as the potential he still has.

[lunasaturnine]

Vienna and cultural trauma

WOW so cool to sign into tumblr and see 99+ notifications, and think “oh a post got some attention,” but it’s actually just general attention!

My astro blog is ready for some action! Or maybe ppl are just bored bc of the quarantine. Either way, it would be cool to write.

I want to write about VIENNA.

I just took a course about somatic healing of trauma and it gave me a good overview of how trauma recovery works. Chapter 1 of trauma recovery is gathering resources. Chapter 2 is dipping or oscillating back into the memory, whether it’s a clear memory or just something held hidden in your body, with your new resources, and allowing circles to complete. Chapter 3 is being bigger bigger brighter in the world !!! (It’s a nice course, it’s on somatopia.com, it costs $40 if you have that to throw around, it’s like 2 hours of videos of a nice man talking in a soothing voice in intelligent language about healing from trauma)

Now I’m thinking about cultural trauma and Vienna. I have long felt that helping to heal the Hitler wound of Vienna is one of my soul’s major dharmic thrusts. So I googled “healing cultural trauma” and most resources out there talk about the trauma of the victim culture. That kind of trauma is totally different, because it recommends amplifying the traditions and greatnesses of the culture, and when you’re a cultural perpetrator of violence, amplifying the greatness of your culture is a trigger because cultural superiority is what lead your culture to be violent. But there are still a lot of resources with a lot of valuable information. I’ve only skimmed a couple things so far and it seems like one thing people emphasize in cultural healing is human connectedness.

The internet is a little hard to navigate on this topic, but I found an NYT editorial called “I loved my grandmother but she was a Nazi.” The author’s sweet grandma was literally a Nazi but she was a nice person who didn’t hate Jews. When the author talked to her about it, she would deflect. “He said a lot of things, I didn’t listen to them all” and “I was caught up in my own life” etc. The author says, that’s bullshit, there’s something she’s avoiding, and I can’t understand what it is or why she’s doing it, and I’m hesitant to say this because it might seem like I’m trying to forgive Naziism but I’m really just trying to understand who I look at when I look at my grandmother. It’s the most direct address of the West’s Nazi wound that I’ve found in my two and a half minutes of searching on google and I think it’s on the nose.

In the readmore are my more concrete thoughts on potential resources for Western/German/Viennese healing, and thoughts about what working through phase 2 would look like for a perpetrator culture.

Resources

On this reddit post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/history/comments/5nfqwp/my_grandmother_grew_up_in_nazi_germany/

there are some resources. First of all, 1. there are people from diverse backgrounds respective to WWII, coming together and talking as equals in the same kind of “room.” The descendants of the persecuted and the persecutors are together and they are not enemies. The knowledge, and SOMATIC FEELING EXPERIENCE, of that, can be  a resource. I am typing over this brusquely and that’s Mercury magic for you and you should know that I just burst into sobs. That in just a couple of generations, the grandsons and daughters of enemies can be together and not hate each other and even love each other is an immense resource and can be leaned into at any point. There is a vast well of cultural relief available here. My tears are thankful, grateful tears, tears of relief. I am thinking of the parks in vienna that are holocaust memorial parks. I am thinking of that horrible statue out in front of the Albertina that is a memorial to cultural violence but at the same time, also represents the trapped soul of the Perpetrator culture, since we are all One. In the same way that a piece of music which opens with a terrifying chord represents both the terror experienced by the terrorized, and the menace of the terrorizer, AND THE FEELINGS IN THE terrorizer that caused them to generate this chord... off on a tangent, and I’m not sobbing anymore! That was crazy. I have a tendency to lock my feelings up, but being alone in this house and in this quarantine, I can open up locked wells of feeling like that.

That resource is IMMENSE, and it’s RIGHT in front of our faces all the time. I took a class on 20th century germany in undergrad, and the professor was a young guy with a Nazi grandfather, well I’m not sure if he was a Nazi but he was a German soldier, and he remarked on it. And I think at the time I thought “how lovely” but if you sit with that feeling, it’s deep as hell. And if you sit with it from the perspective of a penitent perpetrator, it’s REALLY FUCKING DEEP.

So that’s available. Im gonna post this real quick as a way of saving the draft but I have more ideas.

Okay. Continuing,

Resource 2 also from reddit post

The top respondent says his German POW uncle had a British GF. That’s similar to the first resource, but more immediate. I’m sure there are lots of stories like that. Intercultural experience that nullifies certain tensions

Resource 3 also from reddit post

The stories of people who did do the right thing... maybe. I dont know. I’ll get off this post soon but it’s interesting. Idk if this counts as a resource, it’s kind of a tangent, but the more I learn about karma and trans-life inheritance of it, the more it seems true that it really is better to die living in line with your beliefs than to live safely. Like the person in Pweuy’s post. That father died but his karma was pristine as far as this was concerned and perpetrator trauma did not cling to him.

ok jesus this is an interesting post... the girl skipping over the river of blood as it trickled out of the asylum... the hitler youth boy befriending a lamb and the nazis slaughtering it in front of him... the russian soldier who guarded the german girl because she reminded him of her daughter...

Okay. Before I go on, I want to clarify that I am not specifically talking about people who held Nazi beliefs in their core. There is a special type of perpetrator injury that is specific to that kind of thing, true villains and terrorists. I’m talking more about “ordinary Germans” who didn’t think very hard and got swept along, moderate supporters to moderate resisters. As a culture, they were moved by the tides into Naziism. They have culpability, but not the exact same kind of culpability as perpetrator people. The culture moved to perpetrate these crimes, and they were a part of that culture. That’s the specific kind of wound I’m interested in healing. There is a poster on that page whose grandma really loved Hitler...

Ok! I spent a lot of my energy in that page, now its 10PM and I still have veggies to prepare. I need energy for this next thing I was going to talk about.

Resource 4 - this one specific coffee shop

I’m putting *s in its name because I like this blog anonymous. P*****n is a coffee shop in Vienna that is the only happy place I went. There were places that were ok... and fine... maybe pleasant... but this place was American levels of happy. Waiters danced around and were actually relaxed and happy. P*****n’s theme is intergenerational communication. It hires grandmothers to work behind the counter, and make pies, and you’re supposed to buy a slice of their pie and talk to them a bit. And then the waiters are young, and they communicate with the Omas. And the Omas are maybe not old enough to have been Nazis but their parents were.

They also include a bit in all their menus about intergenerational dialogue and wondering what more they can do and how they can be more of a space for it.

I had MANY genuinely pleasant little experiences there... and I think that little space that some person with a vision made, is a blossoming flowerpot with lots of healing energy where true dialogue could happen. So that could be a resource too. The happiness of that place. In fact, these conversations could happen there.

But I wouldn’t want to break the space. The course I just took talked about titration, which is just accessing a TINY part of the traumatic memory, so you don’t get overwhelmed. This is a very icy fucked up conversation for a lot of people. My Viennese friend told me to talk more quietly about it than I was. Actually I did talk about it there with some people! The German girl was surprised that I thought Vienna had a wound. So was the Irish girl actually. For other people it’s really evident. My Viennese friend. D**n. Rf: “it’s ALL I feel when I am there.” ME. God that conversation was sooo gentle and sweet and light. The Irish girl was wondering if she should move to Vienna or stay in Barcelona, and the three of us talked about Vienna nd it was SOOOOO LOVELY, holy BALLS.

But even if we don’t hold conversations there exactly, that could be a really good place for conversation to start. I could reach out to the people who run the shop to ask them about it. And then maybe conversations could happen in other places (don’t want to spoil the sweetness of the shop).

Resource 5 - personal as I investigate maybe not really a resource - but yes maybe it is a resource: Grounded, comfortable people who are Viennese, and who understand the goals and also understand the sensitivities of Viennese people more than I do; 

Resource 6 - people who are experts at cultural healing in victim cultures

Resource 7 - fostering dialogue between those two parties, also me.

Again I’m really playing fast and loose with the idea of resources. Maybe. We’re starting to move into phase 2, also, because with this dialogue, I want to open up some scripts for how to TITRATE sensitively.

phase 2

For instance, notice that I didn’t say something like “Remembering Vienna’s amazing heritage of incredible music that has the power to redeem and heal equal to and more accessibly than religions.” I think it’s true that Viennese music is a major healing resource (BEETHOVENSCHUBERTMOZARSKLTBSLJRTHBLEWSKJNS:OFDFD), but since it is bound up in Viennese identity, that notion is complex. Also, it’s not only that Viennese identity is nasty because it’s nazi and therefore that gives Schubert etc a dark tint, but also, the grand things that Vienna has contributed to western culture are now a part of Vienna’s current wound of degradation, cheapification, and humiliation by TOURISM. although I will say that I think Resource 8 should be MY OWN deep internalization of the healing power of Viennese music. Posting again to save...

...not only does that music help me be healed, but it also helps me understand healing process in the specific language of the culture i’m interested in

okay.  Phase 2. 

A picture of what I think sorta needs to happen

I think Omas that say “It was just a lot of talk, we ignored it” and “I was busy in my life”... I think what needs to happen for a perp culture is for them to actually own their part in the villainy, to claim it and stand in it and feel the pain, and say “I’m SORRY, this was HORRIBLE, I AM SORRY.” THIS WILL ALLOW THEM TO BECOME NEW!!!!!!!

That’s a v different healing process from like native american healing etc.

I really think somatic approach is a better road in than cognitive because, god, imagine cognizing all of this HORRIBLE SIN bit by bit knowing your culture perpetrated it and not having anyone to blame it on. Jesus.

How might the process of getting there look?

This is vague especially now that I don’t have that burst of energy. Conversations...

Here’s a question. After resource gathering.

“Knowing that bells rang for Hitler in Vienna, how does it feel to be Viennese?” IN YOUR BODY?

Damn THAT’S GOOD! THAT’S THE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION. How does it feel to be Viennese? The goal is for it to feel OK.

Um, speaking specifically about Wiener trauma and their welcoming of Hitler, a few years ago, I read this in some guidebook, Vienna’s government acknowledged that they welcomed Hitler and that they were wrong, and investigating that is important for my mission. It’s cool because 1. it’s a Big Ol Step and 2. it lays groundwork for all of this.

Step 3 is really beautiful to think about. In the course I took, it’s where the instructor got out of his soothing calm neutral demeanor and started speaking passionately and bursting with smiles.

In addition to being able to be more firmly grounded in their own individual and cultural identities...

Okay, so, I’m drawn to this because I’m drawn to it, punkt. That’s all. But also, and I think I’m really late on the uptake here, I think I was due in Vienna many years ago, I think that whatever work I do in Vienna is helpful for the echoes of Naziism in today’s world, such as Trumpism (which does not...exactly... have the same kinds of premises but uses a lot of the same kinds of mecahnisms) and actual brazen nationalism, white supremicism, and far right movements. Hitler is a LOUD and REVERBERANT figure in our history for this kind of energy, and if we can do healing surrounding him, re-discovering resilience in the moderates, helping them go through the emotional journey they need to go through, they will be a beautiful resonant horn call from the past, a solid core of NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that will strengthen the culture of the entire FUCKING world.

Music will be a part of it.

I have always loved Vienna, and I can’t really analyze it. I love it like a girlfriend. I know she’s problematic. And she can be really really horrible.

The wound is deep. The horribleness, the life negating quality not only of the FUCKING WRETCHED SHOP CLERKS, but also of the WAY -- THINGS -- HAPPEN, of the overall weird ass SPIRIT in Vienna, is... God DAMN WHY do I like that city so much? It’s bizarre. It’s very pervasive. I don’t enjoy experiencing it, I don’t think it’s attractive, I don’t like it. I love Vienna THROUGH that wound. I REALLY LOVE Vienna. That’s one of the clearest things that I know in my heart. I love Vienna... and that’s the whole story. It’s one of the easiest things for me to say.

Lots of people love a city. We do it for reasons. I think our hearts are drawn where they are drawn because we are attracted to healing the specific karmas of places. The karma of my hometown is mainly racial, with native american underneath. The coffee shop that is equivalent to P*****n serves often as a place of racial conversation and healing. It is actually pretty amazing. And once there was a white supremacist with a gun there and he stood up on a table and let people see his gun. He didn’t yell or anything. But that vital thing happened there in that coffee shop.

Excuse me I also love coffee shops and Vienna is the land of coffee shops.

Okay. I love Vienna! I literally love Vienna, with my heart. I love Vienna.

One last thing. I’m saving then editing...

The postscript: A major resource, and it kinda sidesteps some things, is language. It will be much better if German is spoken in these conversations. When I went to Vienna last, I didn’t prepare my German because when I went to Vienna first, everyone spoke English and it was simply easier to speak English all the time, so I figured I wouldn’t try to give the illusion and disappoint. But lo... the native people really, really resent it if you don’t even try to speak German. They actually seem to experience it as an injury. It is wild, if you’re not expecting it.

ALL OVER VIENNA I saw the Graffiti stamp/brand, “Tourism is terrorism.” 

When I was in the airport and the cute customs dudes asked me the purpose of my visit, I said “TOURISM” and they laughed. That was fun. But it was a lie. I was a pilgrim. I... know I was a tourist, technically. But I felt such hatred for the tourists standing like apes in front of the Schubert statue in the Stadtpark. Their wretched selfie smiles plastered on top of the emptiness of their experience. My purpose in Vienna had nothing in common with theirs. And I claim that I didn’t do a lot of the tourist things - not many museums or concerts or whatever.

One of my more pleasant memories was going into a used book shop and asking about a book in the window, a German-language edition of the tao te ching from 1923 (a very strange time). I asked in English. The clerk was confused and asked if I spoke German, and I answered in German that I spoke some German, but was learning, and knew the TTC very well, and that it’s simply usually easier to speak in English. I might have used imperfect German, but I felt dignified and natural doing it.

Ok, not only the German language, but the quiet Viennese demeanor of Scorpiness. Scorpscorpscorpscorp. Quiet, observant, emotional, and responsive to gentle tenderness and consideration, and traumatized by brashness. 

Both the spoken language, and the language of the demeanor, I think are somatic approaches that sidestep cognitive...things and make the culture feel unconsciously accepted and open.

On my first trip I learned howwwwww AMERICAN I was, and then on my second trip I opened myself up to my inner Wiener and was quiet and scorpy, and I felt warmth emerge from the people and city in response. It felt really right, and it felt like i was honoring...her, and it felt um sort of romantic. ha 

[ezragold]

With a Little Help from My Friends

A/N: Happy last-day-of-Pegoryu-week! Let’s celebrate by reading... day 2′s prompt... No one ever said I was good at preparing things, okay. AO3 link: [here]

Day 2: First Date

Title: With a Little Help from My Friends

Rating: Teen

Summary: Ryuji has successfully asked Akira out! Now if only he could figure out something special for them to do. All of his ideas just feel like their every day routine, and he’s pulling his hair out trying to come up with a way to make it special. All of the thieves seem to have their own ideas of the perfect date, 90% of which are entirely unhelpful, as Ryuji soon realizes.

[ THURSDAY, 6:50PM ]

crossbonez is online

crossbonez has entered The Dungeon of Unspeakable Acts

crossbonez: GUYS I NEED HELP

crossbonez: ALSO WTF WHO CHANGED THE CHANNEL NAME

palette-cleanser: There’s no need to yell about it.

crossbonez: YOU CAN’T HEAR ME SMARTASS

killerqueen: Futaba renamed it and I can’t figure out how to change it back. What’s wrong?

memejed: me! muahaha!!!! you’ll never figure out how to change it back!

memejed: boo makoto types too fast :(

palette-cleanser: Futaba, naturally.

palette-cleanser: Oh.

memejed: lmaooooo

crossbonez: ok ok is akira in this chat??

yougimmethecrepes: I mean technically

yougimmethecrepes: but I think he’s had this channel muted for like a month

killerqueen: Understandable.

crossbonez: o sick

crossbonez: OK SO I ASKED HIM OUT AND I NEED ADVICE

yougimmethecrepes: OMG RYUJI

memejed: GHIDNDOSKFHSKX WHAAAAT

killerqueen: !

yougimmethecrepes: DID HE SAY YES??

palette-cleanser: My most heartfelt congratulations!

crossbonez: of course he said yes wtf guys

crossbonez: why wouldn’t he, i’m a catch

memejed: so’s a big ol slimy fish

memejed: its perspective

crossbonez: can we ban her?

killerqueen: She’s the room admin.

memejed: IM ADMIN MY CITY NOW

memejed: HECK how do u type so much faster than me????

crossbonez: OH MY GOD CAN WE FOCUS ON ME PLEASE

palette-cleanser: something tells me you wouldn’t allow us the chance to do anything different.

yougimmethecrepes: go ahead Ryuji, what’s up?

crossbonez: i didn’t think about what we should do on the date so i kinda panicked when he asked and told him i had everything taken care of but i don’t

crossbonez: ive never taken care of anything in my life

crossbonez: please help yall know im not smart

yougimmethecrepes: omg THAT’S what ur worried about??? HOE ur best friend is a dating expert. I gotchu

crossbonez: lmfao ann youve never been on a date

yougimmethecrepes: maybe not

yougimmethecrepes: but i have seen so many romcoms

crossbonez: oooooo my god Kill me

crossbonez: wait holy shit have any of you even been on a date before

crossbonez: NOW YOU ALL STOP TYPING

crossbonez: this is the worst i hate my life

yougimmethecrepes: yusuke if you say anything about painting my nude as a date i’ll block you

palette-cleanser: There was that time when Ann came to the old studio in order for me to paint her portrait.

palette-cleanser: It was already half-written when you sent that.

yougimmethecrepes: OHHH MY GOD

palette-cleanser: I didn’t want to just let the reply go to waste.

yougimmethecrepes: BLOCKED

palette-cleanser: :(

killerqueen: Okay.

killerqueen: I’ll DM you, Ryuji.

crossbonez: oh thank god

[ THURSDAY, 7:04 PM ]  

[ killerqueen has sent you a message! ]

killerqueen: Firstly,

killerqueen: good for you, asking out Akira! That was really brave. How did it go, if that’s not too intrusive?

crossbonez: fine I think?? morgana kept cockblocking me but he got bored of watching us watch bad movies and left so

crossbonez: i just kinda

crossbonez: asked

crossbonez: and he said yeah

crossbonez: so now im dead and going thru w the date is my hell

killerqueen: Okay, relax. Obviously he wouldn’t have said yes to the date if he wasn’t already interested, so you already have that going for you! The worst part is done.

killerqueen: All you have to do now is think of something special for the two of you to do together.

crossbonez: yeah that’s basically the part where my brain stops

killerqueen: Fair. What’s your budget?

crossbonez: uhhhhhh

crossbonez: uhhhhhhhhhhh

killerqueen: Ryuji.

crossbonez: is free an option

killerqueen: Oh, god. Okay.

killerqueen: I didn’t realize you hadn’t planned for this in… any capacity.

crossbonez: OF COURSE I HAVENT ITS LIKE YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW ME

crossbonez: I DIDNT THINK OF THE MONEY THING OK

crossbonez: I WAS SORT OF FOCUSED ON NOT THROWING UP ON HIM AS I ASKED

killerqueen: Message received.

killerqueen: I’ll see if there’s anything cheap going on in the city this weekend.

crossbonez: thank you ugh

crossbonez: was this a bad idea

killerqueen: Asking out Akira? No, of course not.

crossbonez: sigh

killerqueen: Lying to Akira about having the entire thing prepared and planned out? Yes, without a doubt.

crossbonez: COOL THANKS MOM 

crossbonez: GOD

[ crossbonez left the conversation. ]

 [ THURSDAY, 7:29PM ]

[ palette-cleanser sent you a message! ]

palette-cleanser: Are you still taking advice for your date?

crossbonez: the answer is technically yes but i can’t say i’ve reached the point in my life where i’m ready to take dating advice from you

palette-cleanser: I shall try and keep my advice more general, then.

crossbonez: just don’t say the word beauty

palette-cleanser: You should consider the benefit of surrounding yourselves with beautiful things. I can only imagine a relationship increasing in intensity when the couple is surrounded by overwhelming beauty.

palette-cleanser: In my defense, my reply was half-written when you posted yours.

crossbonez: what the hell would overwhelming beauty even be man

crossbonez: am i sposed to find out which flower gives him boners like what am i doing here

palette-cleanser: that is up to you! And Akira, I suppose.

palette-cleanser: I was, of course, referring to your beautiful surroundings being up to you. Akira getting an erection is less-so in your hands.

palette-cleaner: …I did not mean for that to become a double-entendre but I suppose that’s also appropriate to your situation.

crossbonez: hoo boy you are this close to my block list lemme tell ya

palette-cleanser: Please don’t, my contact list is very short as it is.

palette-cleanser: Back to the topic at hand,

crossbonez: yeah plz

palette-cleanser: What are some things that Akira finds beautiful?

crossbonez: man i don’t know

crossbonez: uhh

crossbonez: good coffee

crossbonez: big ass cheeseburgers

crossbonez: cats probably

crossbonez: hes got a risette poster in his room but i think that’s less because shes hot and more because someone gave it to him and he was too nice to throw it out

palette-cleanser: None of that sounds particularly beautiful…

crossbonez: OH WOW DOES IT NOT

crossbonez: REALLY

palette-cleanser: There is no need to raise your typeface at me.

crossbonez: sjdjcickgmsoakfb

palette-cleanser: ?

crossbonez: nothing dont worry abt it

crossbonez: im gonna go see if i can buy something beautiful for ¥200 

palette-cleanser: Many beautiful things in life are free.

crossbonez: you got an example to go with that inspirational quote?

crossbonez: duuuude?

palette-cleanser: I appear to be losing connection

crossbonez: oh my god dude

palette-cleanser: I can hardly read what you’re writing

crossbonez: thats not how that would even work

crossbonez: i cant tell if ur trolling me or not

[ palette-cleanser has left the conversation. ]

 [ THURSDAY, 7:49PM ] 

[ yougimmethecrepes has replied to your message! ]

crossbonez: plz tell me ur just invisible

crossbonez: ur my one last hope and god is that saying something about how my standards have fallen

yougimmethecrepes: doing homework

yougimmethecrepes: you still peeing your pants over date night?

crossbonez: you still willing to give bad advice?

yougimmethecrepes: imagine me swiping all of my school work off my desk onto my floor because if my math grade didn’t ride on this I would have done that

crossbonez: aight

yougimmethecrepes: also my advice is fantastic shut up

yougimmethecrepes: okay, lets start easy. What’s the budget?

crossbonez: im in high school and not a part time model

crossbonez: my budget is negative

yougimmethecrepes: ooooh

yougimmethecrepes: got it

yougimmethecrepes: arcade? you can just use small change and stuff

crossbonez: we go there ALL THE TIME thats not a date

crossbonez: that’s like going to the ramen shop or something

yougimmethecrepes: uh……batting cages? Movie?

crossbonez: i cant ask him on a date and then just do shit we do normally! how is that a date???

yougimmethecrepes: How is it not a date?? You guys always have fun doing that, how is it less fun on a date

yougimmethecrepes: OH WAIT NO I got it

yougimmethecrepes: bathhouse

crossbonez: shut up no

yougimmethecrepes: hey, it’s not my fault you gave this absolutely no thought whatsoever

crossbonez: UGH I KNOW

crossbonez: WHY IS THIS HARD

yougimmethecrepes: I KEEP TELLING YOU THAT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE

yougimmethecrepes: YOU’RE MAKING THIS A PROBLEM

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 [ THURSDAY, 8:25 PM ] 

[ memejed sent you a message! ]

crossbonez: no

memejed: before you say anything

memejed: jdcjdjnfdkdkf

memejed: dammit how do all of you type so fast

memejed: it’s like I don’t even know myself any more

memejed: is it my tiny hands

crossbonez: i do not want dating advice from you

memejed: well then it’s a good thing I don’t have any for you then ISNT IT

memejed: I just wanted to tell you that Akira just got home and he’s smiling a lot and it’s gross and weird and most likely your fault, so

crossbonez: oh that’s

crossbonez: nice to hear thank you jhgjfyjuh

memejed: he just told sojiro about the date and sojiro offered to grab him condoms hahAHAAHAH

crossbonez: OH MY GOD

crossbonez: DONT TELL ME THAT SHIT

memejed: IM ACTUALLY GONNA CHOKE LOLLL

crossbonez: I HOPE SO

memejed: >:(

memejed: I don’t even get why youre so nervous he’s obviously out of his mind happy to go out with you

memejed: whatever you guys do he’ll be down

memejed: just don’t do any stupid shit like try and show off or act like a tool

memejed: which I realize may seem daunting for you

memejed: but I believe u may have it in you, maybe

crossbonez: I just have no idea what to do without us doing the same shit as always

memejed: whats wrong with doing the stuff you guys always do? Routine is comfy

memejed: comfort is the enemy of anxiety

memejed: well, comfy, and a good pair of sweatpants

memejed: *and valium

crossbonez: you dont think he would mind doing shit we do all the time?

memejed: oh my god are ALL boys as stupid as you??? how has the species survived for so long

memejed: just hold his hand or something and he’d let you push him in front of the subway!! Like, that probably shouldn’t be your go to option, but just

memejed: he ALREADY likes you. you don’t need to impress him or anything

memejed: consider yourself lucky, because like, idk how you swung that

crossbonez: I agree with you too much to get mad at that

crossbonez: wow

crossbonez: akira agreed to go out with me, you gave me advice that wasnt steaming dog shit

crossbonez: maybe i should buy a lottery ticket lmao

memejed: LMAO ur luck stat isn’t THAT high yet

memejed: see if sojiro comes through w the condoms first

crossbonez: okay and NOW im leaving

memejed: BE SAFE!!

[ crossbonez has left the conversation. ]

 [ THURSDAY, 9:22 PM ]  

[ HaruOkumura sent you a message! ]

HaruOkumura: Good, you’re still online! 

crossbonez: hahaha what happened to ur screenname?

HaruOkumura: The company’s social media adviser suggested I change it for professional purposes………..

crossbonez: lame

HaruOkumura: Yes apparently “BigBangIsPeople” is not an appropriate username for the incoming CEO of Okumura Foods.

HaruOkumura: I thought it was funny :(

HaruOkumura: But anyway! I’m glad you’re still online! Makoto texted me and told me about yours and Akira’s date and I wanted to say congratulations and I’m so happy for you!

crossbonez: thanks! tell makoto to quit snitchin tho

HaruOkumura: Will do! I just wanted to talk because Makoto said you were very stressed out and seemed sort of unprepared

crossbonez: im okay now i think

crossbonez: futaba helped me out

crossbonez: weirdly

crossbonez: i mean im still sweating all over myself and the idea of actually meeting up with akira for the date in question makes me want to gag but :) im fine

HaruOkumura: oh my :o

HaruOkumura: Have you decided what the two of you will do?

crossbonez: yeeaaahhhh i got some ideas i think?

HaruOkumura: I do as well!! Would you like to hear them?

crossbonez: hey i am always up for not thinking

HaruOkumura: That’s great!! Okay, what is your budget currently?

crossbonez: gkhskdfkjlghlrihvoirhgiu

crossbonez: kjghsiuergtiughpijiuprughtuislrhgiulth

HaruOkumura: Uhm?

crossbonez: I THINK IM GOOD LMAO THX HARU

HaruOkumura: Oh youre welcome! Let us know how it goes!

crossbonez: yeah sure if i dont die first!

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 [ SATURDAY, 02:41 AM ] 

[ JokersWild sent you a message! ]

JokersWild: Hey

JokersWild: I know youre probably asleep because it’s like fuck o clock in the morning and why wouldn’t you be

JokersWild: But I cant sleep because I made myself some antianxiety coffee when I got home haha

JokersWild: (futaba calls it estresso but I can’t call it that because it’s so clever it makes me mad I didn’t think of it first)

JokersWild: but I had a really good time tonight

JokersWild: and you seemed kind of worried all night so I wanted you to know that

JokersWild: and idek if you were worried because of us(?) or if there was something else going on and now I just seem like kind of an asshole for assuming it was about me

JokersWild: but whether it was or it wasn’t I had fun

JokersWild: and

JokersWild: I’m really happy you asked me out

JokersWild: and just…… you don’t need advice from anyone on how to like

JokersWild: woo me yknow?

JokersWild: I had notifications turned off but the number of messages in the group chat kept ticking up so I lurked for a second

JokersWild: I don’t know what anyone ended up telling you but you didn’t need it

JokersWild: you don’t have to impress me. I ALREADY like you.

JokersWild: so, that’s that

JokersWild: this coffee is very strong and obviously my inhibitions are non existent right now so I’m going to bed before this turns into a confession

JokersWild: or more of one

JokersWild: lets, like, do this again? I want to keep doing this with you

[ JokersWild has left the conversation. ]

 [ SATURDAY, 02:54 AM ] 

[ JokersWild sent you a message! ]

JokersWild: also oh my god thank you for not freaking the fuck out when that condom fell out of my jacket I SWEAR TO YOU I did not put it there and when I find out who did I am going to unmake them

JokersWild: okay goodnight

[ JokersWild has left the conversation. ]

[harryseyebrows]

More parenting questions because we need specifics! Attachment parenting or cry it out? Baby wearing? Homemade baby food? Are any picky eaters? Do they introduce them to any religion? (I imagine Harry showing them all if anyone starts to ask questions) What stance will Jeff and Harry take on underage drinking or age of first cell phones? Who gives the birds and bees talk? Are they the cool house to hang out at for the teenagers? (Harry always has baked goods, Jeff has a killer vinyl collection)

i love you for this.

okay. so in terms of parenting style, it evolves from baby to baby. they had such a hard time getting pregnant with the twins that it makes them super protective once theyre born. harry is a bit more overbearing and neurotic, and not to say that jeff isnt just as scared and nervous, he’s just a bit more rational. they read the same books and know almost all of the same information, but when it comes down to it, harry often foregoes what most people and experts will tell you in favor of rushing down the hall if either twin so much as hiccups. jeff tries to reason with him and urge him to let them self soothe sometimes but its with very limited success. and jeff is kinda constantly battling with himself because he knows that harry is still spooked after the miscarriages (he is too) and when he forces harry to stay in the room and not run to them as soon as they cry, he sees how uncomfortable it makes harry, so he usually relents. however, harry relaxes over time. by the time the twins are around 6 months, he has other things to worry about, namely being pregnant again so soon, so he’s tired and cranky and swollen so letting the twins cry it out is sometimes the better option. he knows that he has a secure attachment with both twins and that they’re not lacking for anything, and that they’re both healthy and happy. with river, harry is significantly more relaxed, and by the time willow comes along, he and jeff are both old pros. 

BABY WEARING. if you think for one second that harry would not be ecstatic over the possibility of having his baby/babies strapped to him so he can walk around and show them off, even if its only at home and his only audience is the house plants, youre a CRAZY PERSON. harry loves a baby sling. jeff is less enthusiastic than harry but he’s still pretty psyched about it. even though when they take the twins out together, one baby per chest, they do look ridiculous. harry never gets tired of it, even after 4 kids. especially when theyre newborns. catch him doing laundry and dishes with his paisley printed baby scarf-sling on. DELIGHTFUL. 

homemade baby food. they try it just for shits when the twins are able to start solids but its a very short-lived project. too much mess. too expensive. store bought it just fine for them lol 

eli will eat whatever you put in front of him, but jude, harrys sweet, otherwise amicable little boy, is the one who goes through a phase where he proclaims ‘i dont like it’ to anything and everything. oddly enough, though, the things he will still eat are mostly healthy, like cubed fruit and baby carrots. however, he’s still a big fan of mac and cheese, but staunchly refuses to eat dino-shaped nuggets, to which eli usually looks at harry and jeff as if he’s saying ‘more for me, right?’ river is easy, too. a little human garbage disposal. harry has had to stop him from trying to eat a banana peel more than he’d like to admit. willow isnt quite as easy as river but she’s pretty close. all of the azoff children have very broad palates, thanks to harry and his adventurous cooking. jeff and harry also like to very very hands-on with the kids eating experiences -- they dedicate one night a week to having the kids help them with dinner. harry also likes to bake with them quite a bit. how many 4 years old do you know that have baked a lemon tart?

as far as religion goes, the kids are raised with ~blended religions ie jewish and christian (i did some research on it, and much like any other polarizing topic, there are a lot of people who claim that it has to be a hard left of right, one or the other, but if you dig a bit past the more sensationalized articles, you can find some info on people who were raised with two faiths and turned out just fine -- its finding a balance and respecting the holidays and traditions of both -- as well as explaining things just as you would if you were raising them with one faith. if given the room to explore both and come to their own decisions, it can actually be very valuable and healthy **also worth noting that i myself am not a religious person but i know its important to a lot of people). jeff and harry do their best to keep things clear and distinct but also make sure that the kids dont feel alienated or distant from either side. they dont force anything on them -- the kids are free to say no to certain things, and they both do their best to answer questions and such, so its not super strict, but more of a ‘its there if you want it’ type of situation. the kids also think its very special that they get to celebrate Hanukkah and christmas 

as neurotic as harry was when they were little, once the kids are older, he’s the more lax one when it comes to certain things ie drinking, pot, tattoos, etc. he’s pro ‘if youre gonna drink id rather you do it in the house than at a party’ so when the boys are 18/19, they’re allowed to have a beer or a glass of wine if they want it, as long as harry takes their keys. he knows that if you make something super off limits, its gonna make it that much more tempting when he’s not around to say no. thats why when river is 6 and asks what beer tastes like, harry lets him have a super tiny sip and is amused when river spits it out immediately, but less amused when he spits it out back into the bottle. jeff is a bit more strict and would prefer that they dont do it at all, but he respects harrys policies and kinda grins and bears it. 

jeff does the birds and the bees because harry is banned from talking about anything sex-related around the kids per their own request, simply because he’s super embarrassing and they hate it lmao sometimes he sits down and watches those shitty daytime talk shows, the one with the doctors as a panel, and he learns some random ass info about penile health and the next thing you know he’s bringing it up at breakfast only to be met with a chorus of ‘shut upppp dad, oh my GOD’ jeff is way more chill and easy to talk to, and the kids dont mind when he tells them because they can see that he’s just as uncomfortable as they are, eager to have it done and over with, as opposed to the theatrics they know theyd get with harry (probably some pseudo guidance counselor nonsense where he’d act placid and calm and stare at them with his laser beam focus, radiating ‘you can tell me anything’ vibes that would make them want to wither away. there’d be hand gestures and a condom demonstration with a banana, a lecture on embracing your sexuality but being careful and safe. NO THANKS, says all 4 kids)

and you are absolutely correct, other kids and teenagers seem to love going to the hazoff household, even though the actual hazoff kids dont know why. one of their dads is a complete goof (and totally embraces it) and the other is significantly more chill but also prone to being nerdy and embarrassing (harry tries to impress under the guise of being casual, whereas jeff is always ready to bust out naked baby pictures while simultaneously be the ~cool one). there are always cookies or some type of loaf cake on the counter and ready to be eaten, and jeff is always working on some new sound or projection system for movies. its just a really nice, open environment where anyone who steps into their house is accepted with open arms. unless they’re rude or mean. then harry is mildly passive aggressive but otherwise still civil. only once that person leaves does he mutter something about ‘well they weren’t very nice’ 

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 119

the calm before the (fire)storm

Takehisa: *sweeping...passes Maki's desk and spots something* "..." *picks up a small object in the shape of an '8'* *sighs* *walks...knocks on Maki's door*

maki: *YAAAWN* commander? *rubs eyes*

Takehisa: "You left this behind." *holds up the '8'*

maki: oh, thanks. im gonna head back to bed now. see you in the morning.

Takehisa: "..." *nods*

-elsewhere-

Gin: "Okay, Q is asleep, your sister is going to bed, and Ryu is finally taking a bath." *crawls into bed*

higuchi: *sigh* what a day...

Gin: "More dealings with the Lotus?"

higuchi: more or less...the hostages still arent talking.

Gin: "Hmm. I would've thought Kajii's tactics would have helped. Nothing Hirotsu found?"

higuchi: nothing yet.

Gin: "Won't someone miss them?"

higuchi:...i try not to think about it....

Gin: "...Get some sleep. There'll be more to do tomorrow." *sets her blades under her pillow*

-morning-

-rain falls outside-

kirako: *yaaawn*

Dazai: *snores, sprawled out*

kirako:....*small smile* (so he came in here again....) *gets out of bed*

Mii: *standing guard at the door*

kirako: good morning mii-chan~ *snuggle* good kitty.

Mii: >_>; *meow*

kirako: ^^

Dazai: *turns--and falls out of bed*

kirako: oh! good morning. ^^; need some help?

Dazai: *sits up* "I'm good..." *looking out the window* "..."

kirako: ....want some breakfast?

Dazai: "...Sure. Thank you."

-elsewhere-

sonia: papa? are you alright?

Chuuya: *looking out the window* "...Yeah."

sonia:.....*gets into the bed and feels his forehead*

Chuuya: =~=

sonia: do you need a day off?

Chuuya: "I can handle it..." *tries to get up--and loses balance, falling onto his pillow* "...Yes."

sonia: ok. i'll call grandma then and tell her.

Chuuya: "...Thank you."

-elsewhere-

Kurogiri: "--and there are holes in the TV remote."

Twice: "MY ELECTRIC RAZOR HOLDS NO CHARGE."

himiko: *spinning in one of the bar chairs*

NOS4A2: "Provide me with sustenance, and none of this would be a problem. Isn't that right, child?" *holding Fang*

fang: *babble*

NOS4A2: "See? The child agrees--I need electricity! And if you won't provide it to me, I'll seek it on my own. Where's your nearest electrical station?"

-elsewhere-

Inka: *enters an abandoned subway car* "Wow...Imagine what you could do with this thing. Got any gearheads in the Hoods?"

arrow: well......

Inka: "??? Do tell~"

arrow: i suppose giovanni counts....sort of....

Inka: "...Okay, good, but how about someone less freaky and just mad-scientist-y eccentric?"

-elsewhere-

miura: *making coffee*

Mori: "..."

miura: here. this should help.

Mori: "..." *nods, takes it...sip*

miura:....pardon me if this is a bit personal, but why is it so important that you have a child?

Mori: "...To continue."

miura: *listening*

Mori: "Everything that a human is, is contained in their DNA. Half of that goes to each child. The family line must persist--to achieve our goals."

miura:......

Mori: "Therefore, I imagine much will be accomplished by the next generation that I could not fulfill--and I'm curious to see what comes of young Sonia."

miura: even though chuuya made it clear he doesnt want you being involved in her life?

Mori: *slight smile* "You're much too literal. I can honor the spirit of the agreement, even as I bend the rules."

-elsewhere-

sonia: *puts a cool compress on chuuya's forehead*

miyuri: *drawing a fluffy sheep to act as a pillow*

Chuuya: =___= *coughs*

sonia: grandma said she was sending someone over to help out.

Chuuya: *groans* "O-Okay..."

miyuri: do you want an animal parade to make you better?

Chuuya: "...Sure?"

miyuri: *drawing tiny animals that then float around the room*

Chuuya: "..." *lies back, slight smile--coughs*

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *hands a fruit smoothie to Samidare*

samidare: *sips* ^^

Izuku: *smiles* *looks at Tsu* "You're parents are at work all day?"

tsuyu: yeah.

Izuku: *nods* "Mom's going to be busy, too. Maybe the kids want to do something? I had some ideas--" *pulls out a journal: "Summertime Activities for Children"*

-elsewhere-

ochako: *sitting in front of a fan and talking into it* ahhhhhhh~

Trixie: *rests her head on Ochako's lap*

yuu uraraka: im going to be heading out. yamikumo and i have plans today.

Mr. Uraraka: "I could drop you off."

yuu uraraka: thanks, uncle.

Mr. Uraraka: "Ochako, anywhere you need to be today?" *grabs the keys*

ochako: not really.

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "JUST PICK ONE. THEY'RE ALL RED." *points at shelf of hair dyes* "ALL OF THEM!"

eijiro: hmmmm. aha! this one!

Bakugo: "Ugh, finally--now get your wallet out to pay for it!"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: "Zzz..."

{-rain is standing by the edge of a cliff-}

{Chuuya: "..." *runs*}

{rain:.....}

{Chuuya: "Rain!"}

{-she turns to look at him-}

{Chuuya: *reaches out a hand--*}

Chuuya: "GAHH!"

???: chuuya?

Chuuya: *stares up...looks around*

-tachihara is sitting across from him-

Chuuya: "...What're you doing here?"

tachihara: hey. kouyou sent me over.

Chuuya: "...Ah..." *sits up, trying to breathe*

tachihara: brought some soup.

Chuuya: *sniffs* "Thanks..."

tachihara:....so...*awkwardly scratches the back of his head*

Chuuya: "Hirotsu keeping you busy?" *spoons out soup, eats*

tachihara: decently, yeah. crimson lotus are _not_ fun to deal with.

Chuuya: "...That's pretty dangerous. They'll come after any prisoners."

tachihara: the gremlin's having a good time though. she actually calls them 'too easy', can you believe that?!....then again, she _is_ a veteran from the war...so who am _I_ to judge.... *he sounds a bit bitter....*

Chuuya: "...No one is judging you here."

tachihara:.....*sigh* sorry, the war's kind of a hard topic for me....but you probably dont need to hear me complain about my personal problems.

Chuuya: "...Not to dig in too deep, but maybe consider what she went through in the war. Or what a lot of us have gone through. You're not the only one with...baggage."

tachihara:....*sigh* i guess.....

Chuuya: "...Look, I'm not an expert on any of this either. Hell, I don't go to a therapist or anything, but...maybe if something's bothering you..."

tachihara: it's nothing....welp, im gonna check on the kids now, make sure they arent getting in trouble. see ya. *exits*........*bites his lip slightly* (dammit.....)

-elsewhere-

Centipeder: "And this is the commissary. Sir demands donuts set out at 8 AM, coffee with a little milk and two sugars."

melissa: *taking notes* understood.

Centipeder: "And most importantly..." *puts a pair of Groucho Marx glasses over her glasses* "Perfect."

melissa:...*blink blink*

Centipeder: "Sir values balance in all things--and given the seriousness of our work, he admires the art of comedy, to help alleviate people's concerns."

melissa: i see. ^^; i guess i dont know too much about him, even with the stories i heard from dad.

Centipeder: *nods* "Did Dr. Shield hang out with Sir? I mean, since Sir's falling out with All Might..."

melissa: occasionally, but apperantly mr nighteye wasnt too fond of dad.

Centipeder: "He...takes some time to get to know. But he does light up around certain people. And if he wanted you here, he must care quite a bit for your father and you."

melissa:...i suppose so.

Centipeder: "...Hang on." *looks into the hall* "Bubble Girl, do you know where Sir's photo albums are?"

-elsewhere-

Chuuya: *tossing in bed*

sonia: *looks inside*

Chuuya: "Ngh..."

sonia:......*tucks him in*

Chuuya: *seems to calm down* "Ra..."

sonia:....*goes to get something*

Chuuya: "Nnnn..."

sonia: *returns with a stuffed animal and gives it to him*

Chuuya: *hugging the stuffed animal, instinctively*

sonia:....get well soon, papa.

Chuuya: "Zzz..."

-elsewhere-

???: *inside Atsushi's head* "Hey, question..."

atsushi: (yeah?)

Oda: "So, yeah, I'm kind of out of the loop on some things..."

atsushi: (like what?)

Oda: (Well, Dazai, for one, seems a bit out there. Is he worried about impending fatherhood?)

atsushi: (i guess so. i couldnt imagine being in his position...what advice would you give him?)

Oda: (...I'm at a loss myself, having...lost my kids.)

atsushi:......(sorry. i shouldnt have-)

Oda: (It's fine...Things don't always turn out how you expect. I guess if it was me, I would ask him to be a bit more cautious.)

atsushi: (i'll...keep that in mind.)

Oda: (You okay? A lot has been going on for you...)

atsushi: (yeah, it has been.) *sigh* ..... (cant believe it's been a year since i joined the agency...)

Oda: (Really? Huh. A lot happening for just one year.)

atsushi: (no kidding.) *sigh* (actually, i think it was around this time when i met kyouka.)

Oda: (...Her leaving the Mafia was for the best.)

atsushi: .....(if you'd met her, would you have taken her in?)

Oda: (I would hope so.)

atsushi: ..... (it's funny. you helped out dazai, then he helped me, then i helped kyouka, and now she's helping sylvia...)

Oda: (A real paying-it-forward situation. That's how you make things better)

atsushi:....yeah.

sylvia: m-mr atsushi?

atsushi: hmm?

Oda: (???)

atsushi: oh, right! crepes! ^^; (i totally zoned out, haha. n-no offense!)

Oda: (No rest, huh? Sorry--get back to it.)

-elsewhere-

NOS4A2: *approaches the underground cells*

*there's someone sitting in one, bandaged all along her arms*

NOS4A2: "???"

Queen: *staring at the floor* "..."

NOS4A2: "..." *sets down a tray of food* "So, meatbags keep their own cows."

Queen: "...The hell are you? A toaster?"

NOS4A2: "?! I am the most advanced robot in--"

Queen: "And back to the wall." *turns around, staring at the wall*

NOS4A2: -_-#### *sparking* "Rude."

spinner: yeah, she's a bit crabby, that one.

NOS4A2: "What's she in for? Is she a traitor?"

spinner: well, it's a long story.

-spinner explains-

NOS4A2: "...That's unbelievable. How did the hand man pass for a student?"

spinner: well, he's younger than he looks, and honestly, he's a total manchild.

NOS4A2: "You hardly seem like one, however--much too serious for this line of work."

spinner: >3<

-elsewhere-

Vulcan: "--but then Gramps got so drunk he reached for the candle--and tried to drink it like a bottle of beer. He stopped when the wax hit his lips."

shinra: ouch.

Arthur: "...Well? What did it taste like?"

Vulcan: "Wax. What else?"

tamaki: sounds painful.

Vulcan: "Ah, my family has always had a high threshold for pain! Need to the number of times you can damage your thumb on a hammer--" *holds up a crooked thumb*

tamaki: 0_____0

Arthur: "PUT THAT THING AWAY! YOU'LL SCARE CHILDREN! LIKE SHINRA!"

shinra: D8<

-elsewhere-

Shotaro: *rips a car door off a burning vehicle* "Come on--I'll get you out of here!"

child: *hanging onto him*

Shotaro: "Is there anyone else?!"

child: bobo!

-a stuffed monkey toy is inside-

Shotaro: O_O; "Oh-kay..." *Beak of the Octopus, as a tentacle reaches in, dodging the flames, wraps around the doll--* "Come on--"

*KA-BOOM*

mother: !!!!!

*The fire engulfs the scene...*

mana: come on, come on...

*something rumbles below the asphalt--before a claw pops out of it*

mana: !!!

*the asphalt pushes away, revealing the child, clutching their monkey toy, as they're pushed up into the mother's hands by claws...*

child: mommy!

mother: *hugging the child* oh thank the stars, you're ok! *crying*

*some spiny creature pops up*

Shotaro: *coughs* *Bone of the Echidna* "Goo-Good..." *drags himself out*

mana: *phew*

Shotaro: *smiles at Mana* "See? Easy-peasy--"

*then a fire truck slams into Shotaro*

mana: D8

Pan: "Damn it, Juria--I said brake!"

-elsewhere-

Shamrock: *arms crossed, brewing coffee...glances outside*

naho: *running through the sprinkler* WOOHOO!

Sakuya: *fanning himself* =~=

Shamrock: *small smile, as he opens the fridge and takes out iced tea*

Belkia: *pumps up a Super Soaker...*

tsubaki: ^^

Shamrock: "They seem to be having fun..." *sets out tea in glasses on a tray*

Belkia: *sprays Sakuya*

Sakuya: "?!!" *falls back*

-elsewhere-

Kid: *reclining by the pool*

Patty: *splashing in the pool* "Hee hee!"

stocking: this is nice and relaxing, huh?

Kid: *sighs happily* "Yes--" *stretches* "A welcome break." *smiles at her*

stocking: hehe~

Kid: *kisses her cheek*

-elsewhere-

sonia: papa? are you feeling better?

Chuuya: *yawns* "Better, yeah."

sonia: uncle hirotsu's downstairs making lunch.

Chuuya: "??? Oh, wow--that's a surprise." *follows her* "Wonder what he's making..."

miyuri: *watching* 0w0

Hirotsu: *chopping up vegetables*

miyuri: hiya papa! uncle hirotsu's making something called...uhhh....what's it called again?

Hirotsu: "Sukiyaki."

miyuri: yeah, sookie-yacky!

Chuuya: ^^; "Thanks for doing this."

Hirotsu: *nods* "You need to conserve your strength..."

Chuuya: "..."

mito: *nuzzles chuuya's leg and purrs*

Chuuya: *reaches down, pets her*

mito: ^w^

Chuuya: "I'll have to check on some lessons for the kids--I heard Kajii was busy."

miyuri: mhmm! he taught us about 'foto-sinthy-sis'.

Chuuya: "Oh, like in plants?"

miyuri: mmhmm mmhmm!

-elsewhere-

Asher: *curled up in an aisle of the library* "..."

hibiki: there you are.

Asher: "..." *pulls their hoodie over their head*

hibiki:...hey, you ok?

Asher: "Leave me alone..." *they look exhausted*

hibiki: ...you sure dont look ok. *sits next to them*

Asher: "..." *pulls back the hoodie--has a black eye*

hibiki: ....how did this happen? *her expression is very serious*

Asher: "...Bad argument at home."

hibiki:.....

Asher: "D-Don't tell her I'm here. I'm not going back."

hibiki:...let's at least get you to the nurse...

Asher: "...Fine."

-elsewhere-

Poe: *head on school desk* T~T "This is harder than I thought."

rowena: *examining a yearbook*

Jonas (Athlete Ghost): *looking over her shoulder* "Yeah, that was my homeroom teacher--and that's the coach. Wow, Lord Death looked so young back then..."

*It's a photo of Lord Death with an afro*

rowena:.... ^^;

Jonas: "What about finding my old girlfriend? She'd know something, right?"

rowena: what was her name?

Jonas: "Marilyn--the most beautiful angel~"

rowena: i...i see. ^^; and her surname?

Jonas: "Marilyn Mortensen."

rowena: *checks the yearbook*

*She placed well in Track and Field, although she had an injury that sidelined her to cheerleading for a bit...*

rowena: this is her, right?

Jonas: *heart eyes* "Yes, indeed!" *reaches for the yearbook--but his hand passes through* "...Oh."

rowena:.....

Poe: "..." *sits up* "I'll begin finding her recent addresses!"

Jonas: T~T

-elsewhere-

Kurogiri: "--and we've received the destination."

tomura: about time!

Kurogiri: "Good things come to those who wait, Shigaraki..." *passes the folder to him*

tomura: hmmm.....

Muscular: " 'Bout time--I'm getting tired sitting here. When do we kill them?"

tomura: that reminds me....*takes out a USB card* a little gift for the new recruit so he can know who's who.

Muscular: "..." *picks up the tiny USB card in his big hands--and struggles to put it into the laptop* "H-Hang on--I can do this--"

Kurogiri: "No, you got it--No, turn it over, it's the wrong way--"

Muscular: "I already did turn it over--it's still not going in..."

tomura: -_-# not you, the tin toy.

Muscular: "HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHO TO KILL AND NOT KILL IF I DON'T SEE THEIR FACES?!"

NOS: -_-# *takes the card--and eats it*

tomura: well?

NOS: "Hmm..." *smacks his lips* "Ugh--couldn't you have paid for one of the high-end USB devices? This one has that noxious arsenic aftertaste--"

tomura: -_-# i didnt give that to you just for you to bitch about it. you have the info now, dont you?

NOS: *adjusts his 'monocle'--projecting files on UA students, flipping through them before stopping on--*

Muscular: "Katsuki Bakugo...Wasn't he that kid who got slimed?"

tomura: he was also the winner of that sports festival.

NOS: "He looks...pleasant." *opens up PhotoShop on his OS, starts editing Bakugo's frown into a really cartoonish smile*

tomura: ......... -____-

-there are files on the other students as well-

NOS: "Tail person. Gremlin. Devil. Ha--green hair.."

tomura: *growls*

Muscular: "Oh, touch a nerve there, Handy?"

tomura: shut. up.

NOS: "Oh, you didn't touch it--you ripped it apart--" *pulls up files--* "...What the deuce is with this running man's eyes?!"

tomura: tenya iida? robotic implants after one of our colleagues blinded him by the light. literally.

NOS: "..." *vibrating*

tomura: *DUCKS*

NOS: *electrical discharge out of his mouth* "I MUST MEET THESE STUDENTS IMMEDIATELY! WHAT ELSE DO WE HAVE--" *flips through more--and stops at Kaminari* "... ... ..."

tomura: he better not explode.

NOS: "I-I'm doing my best to contain it!" >\\\\<

-elsewhere-

kaminari:....anyone else feel a chill just now?

Bakugo: "Yeah--you turned the A/C up too high!"

-elsewhere-

Yohei: "You're lucky you aren't dead."

Pan: "A thousand pardons--" *through clenched teeth* "Right, Juria?!"

juria: tch. im....*forced smile* solly.

Shotaro: *bandaged like a mummy* "I'm Shotaro! Pleased to meet you-- ...Wait a minute..." *looks at her face from side to side*

juria:...what?

Shotaro: "..." *bites on a dog bone--and assumes canine features* "WOOF!"

juria: !??!

Shotaro: "You're a dog person, ain't ya?" *pants, scratches the back of his head with his hind leg*

Pan: "... ... ..." *looks at his whistle*

juria: .////. >///< s-shut up! im going back to the van!

Yohei: *pats Shotaro's head* "You really need to work on your people skills."

Shotaro: ^w^ *bark*

Pan: "Maybe it's coated with something..." *rubs the whistle* "First fox goddesses, now this..."

-elsewhere-

Scorpio: "YOU'RE EATING US OUT OF HOUSE AND HOME, YOU DUMB CRAB!"

cancer: you saying im fat, scrub?!

Scorpio: "No, I'm saying you're an insane fatass who keeps eating our food!"

Aries: -_-;

cancer: WHY YOU LITTLE-

*suddenly, a giant sword swings down in between Scorpio and Cancer*

cancer: O-O

Scorpio: *leaps back, bumping into Virgo*

King Leo: "ENOUGH OF THIS! YOU THINK FIGHTING WILL MAKE THINGS BETTER! ...It'll make your muscles all stringy..." *slobbering, looking at them all...*

virgo: Q____Q;;;;;

Aries: "Not cool, Leo--cannibalism is a big no-no...Capricorn, could you pass the lobster bisque?"

-elsewhere-

Natsuo: *head down at the campus library* -n- ("This is soooooo boring...") *pulls out his phone* [yo sis--how's it going?]

fuyumi: [pretty quiet.]

Natsuo: [students giving you any trouble? need me to have a talking with them ; ) ]

fuyumi: [actually, my students are on break for the summer ^^; ]

Natsuo: "..." [sorry, lost track cause of summer classes. U KNOW WHAT--ROAD TRIP TO SEE ME AT COLLEGE1 lets hang!]

fuyumi: [i'll see what i can do.]

Natsuo: [sweet! say hi to Shoto for me!]

-elsewhere-

Yoh: *flipping through the newspaper* <Yep--that city is insane, man.> *shows a headline out of Death City: "Fire put out by vigilante; police investigating"*

friend: <are you really going?>

Yoh: <Got my passport--and I have questions, especially with what's been going on around here. You see what happened to Hongchang's farm? Thieves raided his storehouse--then blew it up.>

friend: <i heard about that. scary stuff.>

Yoh: *nods* <I think Mana would know something--she's like a Dokeshi expert now. And if those people are showing up here...>

friend: <i thought it was infernals.>

Yoh: <I hear you, and you'd think that given all the Infernals over in the forbidden land--but this looked planned: someone pulled all the food out first--you can see some of it littering their path. And the footsteps--none were consistent. Some human, some animal-like.>

friend 2: <_I_ heard it was talking moles!>

Yoh: <NO ONE WAS TALKING TO YOU, CHEN!>

chen: QwQ;

Friend 3: <Don't mind Yoh--he's just all persnickety because he misses his little sis.>

Yoh: -_-;

-elsewhere-

mana: *ACHOO*

Kepuri: *fixing circuits* "Don't get your germs on my circuits! WASHU, deploy face mask!"

WASHU: deploying~shu!

*a face mask collides into Mana's face*

-elsewhere-

Mephisto: *locked in the bathroom...looks at his shoulder...*

felisia: mephisto? is everything alright in there?

Mephisto: *pulls on his bathrobe* "Sorry, just admiring my handsomeness~ Just a moment..."

felisia:....

Mephisto: *inhales...pockets a vial and exits, arms outstretch* "And here I am!"

felisia:...*hug*

Mephisto: "..." *hug, strokes her head*

felisia: i worry about you, you know.

Mephisto: "I don't want you to..."

felisia:....

Mephisto: "..." *smiles* "Let's look forward to the future, okay?"

felisia:...right.

-elsewhere-

Ango: *sitting at a cafe* "..."

waitress: would you like to order?

Ango: "Just water. Waiting for someone."

waitress: coming right up.

Ango: *looks out the window* "..."

-in a bush across the street-

mizuki: -_-; i cant believe you convinced me to do this. this is embarrassing!

Murakoso: "Aw, come on--you know you're just as curious!"

Takuichi: *looking through binoculars*

mizuki: isnt this invasive?

Takuichi: "Consider it practice in surveillance."

Murakoso: "And making sure the boss is safe."

mizuki: -~-;

Ango: *checks his watch* "..." ("Where is he...")

???: sorry im late.

Ango: *looks up, slight smile* "Oh, hello." *gestures to the chair*

Murakoso: OwO "Ooooo!"

mizuki: *looks*

xinyi: *waves*

Ango: "You're looking well. How has work been?"

xinyi: you know how it is. same old, same old.

Ango: "I can imagine...Is that a new watch?"

Takuichi: "I don't recognize them--professional contact? Why would the boss meet with someone outside the organization?"

mizuki: he's good looking.

Murakoso: "That explains why Ango is meeting with him!"

Takuichi: "???"

mizuki: >///<; murakoso, not so loud!

Ango: *slight laugh* "They even throw in a free cookie with the drink, so I like it."

xinyi: ^^

Ango: "Sorry for the short notice--getting away from work was a challenge...As you can imagine." *his back is to the bushes, but his eyes dart there*

xinyi: i can relate.

Ango: "Oh? Coworker problems?" *sips tea*

xinyi: you could say that.

Takuichi: "Hmm...They seem to be talking about work."

Murakoso: >w> "Oh? Is he rich?"

-elsewhere-

Mori: *tapping a pen on the table* "...Bring him in. I'd like to have a word."

miura: right away, sir.

Mori: *flips through a book at his desk--"The Great War"*

tachihara: sir?

Mori: *stands up, looks out the window* "Are you keeping an eye on Hirotsu?"

tachihara: yeah, he's old, but he's more than capable of handling himself...sir.

Mori: "Oh, you know that's not what I mean...So stop lying."

tachihara:.....what's this about, sir?

Mori: "Look at the desk..."

*there are photos of Hirotsu and Dazai at a museum...*

tachihara:....what, gramps cant have friends outside the mafia? even if it is a traitor-

Mori: "These kinds of entanglements need to be noted. This is not the same as when the Mafia collaborated with the Armed Detective Agency against the Rats' remains. This was before the Guild attack...Remind me, what were you up to when that whale was about to crash-land onto Death City?"

tachihara: hey, that was like, what, almost a year ago? i was probably doing mafia stuff or something.

Mori: *turns--a cold intense stare at him* "..."

tachihara: !!!! .....

Mori: "..." *sweet smile, eyes closed* "How silly! Tachihara, we must do something about that memory of yours. Please remember your movements far better--" *walks over, pats his shoulder* "I need you to be my eyes for Hirotsu, Higuchi, and Gin."

tachihara:....what's this about, if you dont mind me asking?

Mori: "I think Hirotsu's relationship with Dazai is one worth cultivating. I hope one day he can convince our prodigal child to return as an executive."

tachihara:.....

Mori: "Will you help me fulfill that dream?" *slight shoulder squeeze*

tachihara:...i'll....see what i can do.

Mori: *lets go* "That's all I ask~"

-elsewhere-

Asher: *holding ice to their eye*

nygus: do you need me to call anyone?

Asher: "..." *shakes their head*

nygus:...if you're having trouble at home-

Asher: "JUST SHUT UP ALREADY!"

nygus: !!!

Asher: "...I have to go." *tries to get up--and stumbles*

nygus:......

-elsewhere-

haydee: *licking albert's head*

albert: *happy baby giggling* ^w^

Dumas: "..."

mercedes: *filming* i think he likes it. ^^

Dumas: *nods* "Haydee is good with children..."

mercedes: and she's a rescue, you say?

Dumas: "Yes--I adopted her after...after my departure."

mercedes: hm...

Cervantes: "...Just about done! No worries!"

Dumas: "..." *facepalm*

marquis: wow! you did such a good job, gigi!

eugenie: thank you! uncle lucy taught me how to braid hair. ^^

Bene: "Come on! Don't be such a baby!" *tugging on Edouard's arm*

edouard: i'll be out in a minute. i just need to finish this chapter, first!

Bene: >_< "What's so good in that dumb book?"

edouard: it's not dumb, the subject matter is rather philosophical if i say so myself.

valentine: come on kids, dont fight. ms mercedes invited us over to have fun and enjoy the nice weather.

eugenie: *rolls eyes* brothers. am i right?

marquis: cant say, im an only child.

Cervantes: "??? Really? I come from a big family--so big Mama and Papa ran out of names. That's how we got Andrés and Andrea..."

Dumas: *staring at charred kebabs* "...How horrifying."

mercedes: oh my, must be quite the household. ^^;

Cervantes: "It makes holidays a challenge--OH CRUD, I FORGOT MAGDALENA'S BIRTHDAY!" *pulls out his phone* "Hap...py...birth...day...And send!"

-elsewhere-

Spirit: *walking through DWMA hallway*

nygus: *nods to him*

Spirit: "How's it going?"

nygus: it's been vaguely eventful.

Spirit: "That's...kind of vague. What do you mean?"

nygus: well...

-nygus explains-

Spirit: "... ... ..." *turns, seizes the door knob...then slices it with his hand*

nygus: !!!

Spirit: "...I'll send maintenance to fix that." *marches out*

{Spirit: *holding onto Mami*}

{mami:.....}

{Spirit: "I won't let you get hurt--just...don't give up, kid."}

-…-

{Spirit: *standing with Crona and Mami at Maka's grave* "..."}

{mami:....i really wish i could have been better friends with her.....}

{Crona: *wiping their eyes*}

{Spirit: *shaking, fists clenched*}

{mami:.....*hugs them both*}

{Spirit: *shaking and starts sobbing*}

{Crona: *losing it, holding on...*}

Spirit: *marches out the doors--and starts running down the DWMA stairs*

Asher: *sitting at the bottom of the stairs* "..."

Spirit: ("I'll find them! I'm not letting this happen again--") *and runs right by Asher*

Asher: "...???"

Spirit: *already across the street and down the block--then stops* "... ... ..." *turns back around* "...Oh, for f--"

*a car drive by, blasting its horn*

Spirit: "--sake..." *walks back...*

Asher: "...What the hell..."

Spirit: *walks up, panting, doubled over* "H-H...Hey..."

Asher: "...Hi, sir...You dying or something...?"

Spirit: *waves his hand* "I-I'm fine--just, you know, running..." *deep breath* "How're you?"

asher:....been better.....

Spirit: "...You hungry?"

asher:...*pulls their hoodie up over their face* i guess....

Spirit: "...What you feeling? Pizza? Sushi?"

asher:...cheeseburger.

Spirit: "..." *smiles* "You got it. Let me call Izumi..."

-elsewhere-

nozomi: mail call!

Arthur: "??? The courier was here? What did they bring?"

nozomi: a few bills, a letter for maki, a package for lisa, and some other things.

lisa: oh good. hey vul! the new parts are here!

Vulcan: "Sweet! Let's open them up..."

maki: *looks at the letter*.......oh...

Petra: "Fancy looking letter, Officer Oze."

maki:....*throws it in the bin*

rita: D8

shinra: ??? *opens the letter*

-seems to be from her parents inviting her to dinner at the oze estate-

shinra: ESTATE?!

Arthur: "CASTLE?!"

maki: 7__7 yeah, my family is rather well off...

shinra: that's surprising. you dont really strike me as the 'rich girl princess' type.

maki: *GLARE*

Arthur: "...Wait, the ogre is a princess--"

shinra: 0_0;;; IM JOKING PLEASE DONT KILL ME!

Petra: "..." *fast walks away*

maki: ....you can burn that.

Akitaru: *overhearing* "Hang on, Maki--this may be worth attending."

maki: if i dont want to go, i dont have to!

Akitaru: "..." *colder voice* "Come with me for a second, soldier."

maki: *pales a bit*...y-yes sir....

shinra: ._.;;

Arthur: "Dragon..."

Takehisa: *waiting in Akitaru's office* "..."

iris: i knew maki had problems with her family, but...

Arthur: "I didn't. She's always with her cousin and her cousin's cousin..."

tamaki: that reminds me. *sending a text*

Arthur: "?"

tsugumi: [hey tamaki! what's up? ^o^ ]

-in oubi's office-

Akitaru: "--so this is a good opportunity that the 8th can't pass up."

maki: ....

Takehisa: "Will you help us?"

maki:...ok. i'll go to the dinner.

Akitaru: *nods* "Thank you. This means a lot..." *glances at a photo on his desk*

-elsewhere-

tsugumi: hey anya? could i borrow some formal wear?

mio: ??

Anya: "??? Why would you need formal wear?"

tsugumi: tamaki-chan texted and told me that maki's been invited to her family's place for dinner. she asked me to go with her and help her out.

Anya: "Fufufu--how formal does it have to be if it's your extended family?"

tsugumi:... >w> welllll.....

-smash cut outside-

Eternal Feather: *sweeping--*

*a loud shriek is heard inside the dorm*

Eternal Feather: *her glasses shatter* "..." .____.;

-inside-

Anya: *sobbing into her pillow* "THIS RUINS ALL OF MY EXPECTATIONS!" >~<

tsugumi: *her hair has been blown back* ._.;;

mio:....you owe me new glasses, hepburn.

Anya: "..." *sits up, composes her, deep breath* "..." *intense stare at Tsugumi* "YOU. WE NEED MEASUREMENTS."

tsugumi: owo;

Meme: "?!!! WHO DIED IN HERE?!"

Ao: "Shall I call the cemetery?"

mio: meme? ao? that's you, right? i cant see for shit right now.

-elsewhere-

hito: cheers sir!

Honda: "Prost!" *sips, with pinky up on his tea cup* "Ah! Refreshing!" [[note; prost is cheers in german]]

hito: *sips* thanks for the invite, sir. hopefully this isnt seen as nepotism or something, haha.

Honda: "Perish the thought! I am checking with every single soldier as quickly as I can, tailored to their interests! I even went on that potato farm tour with Juggernaut!"

{Takeru: "WOO! IDAHO POTATO!" *chanting as the tram passes a single potato in a glass case* "IDAHO! IDAHO! IDAHO--"}

Honda: "...I am never getting those 4 hours back."

hito: *sweatdrop*

Honda: *sets down his tea cup, looks serious* "Is anyone giving you trouble?"

hito: not that im aware, sir.

Honda: "I just want to make sure. You know how hyper-masculine and gross the military complex can be."

hito: yeah, that's part of why im pretending to be a guy around the others. to be honest, a part of me is scared that they'll find out. even so, i wouldnt want to be in any other brigade. my family has worked with the military and the 2nd brigade, and it's only right that i follow that legacy as well.

Honda: "Highly honorable!" *pours another cup of tea* "You uphold your family's legacy well, soldier!"

hito: *smiles* thank you sir.

-elsewhere-

*someone sits at a police desk, staring at maps*

???: ("Got to memorize all of this...")

sansa: excuse me, mind if i come in?

???: "Hmm? Oh, sure." *turns around* "How may I help you?"

sansa: *hands him a letter* this came in the mail for you, sir.

???: "Thank you, Officer Sansa." *looks at the envelope--it's addressed to Takigi Oze* "Oh, it's from Mom!"

sansa: ah yes, your mother was part of the military, wasnt she?

Takigi: "...Yes, she was."

sansa: well, i'll be taking off on an evening patrol soon. you have a nice evening sir.

Takigi: "Thank you--good night..." *reading the letter* "..." *sighs*

-elsewhere-

izumi: ....

Asher: "..." *nom*

izumi:...thanks for taking us out, dad.

Spirit: "Happy to! You two look starved--eat up!"

izumi: *eating*

Asher: "...Thanks..." *wipes their eyes*

izumi:....hey dad, can asher stay at our place tonight?

Asher: "?!!"

Spirit: "Sure--Asher, up for that?"

Asher: "...I-I don't need that..."

izumi: you wont be imposing or anything.

Asher: *shaking their head* "I-I don't wanna...impose..."

izumi: it's fine, really.

Spirit: "Asher...It's an invite because we care about you."

Asher: "..." *nods*

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "NO, YOU MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER SEPARATELY BEFORE ADDING THE WET ONES!"

kirishima: right, right. ^^;

Tetsutetsu: "You are way too hardcore about this, man--"

Bakugo: *DEATH GLARE*

shouda: i've never made eclairs before, so i dont know how well they'll turn out.

Bakugo: "Jeez, you people are useless! You need to--"

Sato: "Now bring the wet to a boil--you're doing great!"

Bakugo: "..." *STARES AT SATO*

Hagakure: "Oh, it's looking good, Sato!"

pony: oooh, dat looks delish!

Bakugo: *shaking with jealousy*

Sato: "All through the power of collaboration! Oh, that reminds me--got to finish the chocolate glaze! Who wants to lick the spoon?"

itsuka: ^^; yours looks great, katsuki.

Bakugo: "Of course it does--I made it! I read the recipe! I memorized it and the whole dang book!"

Tetsutetsu: "Dude, breathe."

itsuka: ^^;

Hagakure: *has cake mix and flour on her face* "Thank you for preventing another Class A vs B rivalry, Itsuka."

Sato: *nods* "Baked good should bring people together--except on cooking shows. Then I will dominate."

itsuka: well, so far no one's gotten hurt-

momo: um, has anyone seen mineta?

jirou: *trapped him in the freezer*....no.

itsuka:....no one important anyway.

Bakugo: "..." *pinches the bridge of his nose* "Now we need to disinfect that thing..."

-elsewhere-

Kimizuki: *hangs up the phone* "..." *covers his eyes* "Damn."

mitsuba: what is it?

Kimizuki: "Just...talking with my sister. She's going through a rough day..."

mitsuba: ....

Kimizuki: "...I got to head over tomorrow--UGH! No! Drills are scheduled--"

-elsewhere-

Asher: *on the phone* "..."

cassidy: oh my god, where ARE you?!

Asher: "At Izumi's..."

cassidy: would it have killed you to call me and tell me where you are?! do you know how worried SICK i've been?!

Asher: "...Stop yelling at me."

cassidy: *her voice cracks slightly* i just....i was so scared...

Asher: "...I'm sorry."

cassidy:....are mr or mrs albarn there?

Asher: "Yeah..." *hands the house phone back to Spirit*

cassidy: hello?

Spirit: "Hi, Cassidy."

cassidy: how's asher?

Spirit: "I honestly can't say how they are since they left home...They have a black eye."

cassidy: *covers her mouth* oh my god....

Spirit: "What happened?"

-meanwhile-

izumi: *putting a compress on asher's eye*

Asher: *tenses*

izumi: s-sorry, is that too much?

Asher: "I don't know--I've never had to tend to a black eye..."

izumi: well, mom should be getting home soon, i could ask her...

Asher: "Yeah, sure..."

izumi:...do you want something to drink?

Asher: "...Water."

izumi: ok then.

Asher: "..." *tries to close their eyes--and cringes*

-elsewhere-

sonia: *having her hair blow-dried*

Chuuya: "Feeling okay?"

sonia: mmhmm.

miyuri: *laying in bed* =w= nice warm fluffy jammies~

Chuuya: "That's good. You have really lovely hair."

Mito: *paws at Miyuri's blanket*

miyuri: *giggles*

sonia: hmm......

Chuuya: "Okay, just about time for sleep. You used the bathroom?"

sonia: mmhmm. and we brushed our teeth too.

Chuuya: "Good girl. Miyuri?"

miyuri: yep. *YAAAWN*

Chuuya: *tucks Miyuri in* "Get some sleep--tomorrow's another busy day."

sonia: good night, papa.

Chuuya: "Good night, Sonia." *tucks her in, kisses her forehead*

-elsewhere-

higuchi: um...gin? why is Q burning a minion plushie in the backyard?

Gin: "...Where did Q even get one?"

Q: there needs to be a sacrifice for a successful harvest.

Gin: "...Where did you hear that?"

Q: *doesnt answer*

higuchi:....yeeeah _that_ totally isnt unsettling at all.

Gin: "You hungry?"

-elsewhere-

Spirit: "Just about done cooking..."

izumi: ok.

sachiko: *enters* =~= *siiiiigh* FUCK. TRAFFIC.

Asher: *sitting on the coach* "..."

Spirit: ^^; "Hello, sweetie. We have a guest..."

sachiko: oh? ah, asher so good to- !!!! what happened to you?!

Asher: "..."

sachiko: do you mind coming into the kitchen with me for a moment?

Asher: *follows*

-elsewhere-

Lovecraft: *humming a lullaby*

lavinia: *sleeping*

ebie: zzzzz

dorothy: *asleep*

Steinbeck: *looking up at the Moon, lying on the roof of the RV*

emily: so, where are we going next?

Steinbeck: *nods* "We'll have to get by border security as well."

emily: right. and we'll need to stock up on supplies.

Steinbeck: "That'll take a bit more cash..."

emily: hmmmm. guess we're going to be doing some oddjobs then.

Steinbeck: "I always had other ideas...Could sell Twain."

twain: me or my services~?

emily: *jumps* OH!

Steinbeck: "I was thinking your organs. Your kidneys probably'll fetch a good price."

twain: OwO;;;;

Hemingway: "No, no, that's stupid--the brain is what fetches good money at numerous research institutions..." *sharpening a harpoon*

-morning-

Asher: *snoring*

izumi: *yaaaawn*

Spirit: *sips coffee, looks exhausted, while he flips the pancake over on the griddle*

izumi: *sniffs* ??? *heads downstairs* morning dad.

Spirit: "Morning..." *yawns* "Sleep okay?"

izumi: yeah. asher's still sleeping.

Spirit: "Got a sense how they're holding up?" *he's already made 3 tall stacks of pancakes...*

izumi: yeah, i dont think the futon was any trouble for them...

Spirit: "Well, you're on break today--better let them sleep this off a bit longer."

-elsewhere-

maki: ...... *looking at herself in the mirror, holding a dress up to herself*

*knock on the door*

Vulcan: *outside* "Some fancy wheels just pulled up."

maki: ?? *looks outside*

*there is a limo with the Oze family chauffeur*

maki: ?!?!? (i thought the dinner was this evening?!)

*out of the limo appears--*

Meme: *looking up at the 8th* "Wow!"

tsugumi: *looks up* !!! *waves*

maki: tsugumi?!

tsugumi: hi maki-chan!

maki: hold on! i got to get changed first!

tsugumi: ok!

tamaki: hey girls!

shinra: *looks in the window of the limo* woah. fancy.

Chauffeur: *slaps Shinra's hands away* "No touching."

Anya: *looks into the entrance of the 8th* "...I'll wait out here." -^-

Arthur: *walks by* "Oh, hey."

shinra: hey arthur, your ex is here.

mio: *wince* ooh, zing.

Anya: >_>;

Arthur: "Don't make this awkward, demon."

shinra: owo me? nawww~

Anya: "...You're looking well."

Arthur: "Thanks. That is a lovely dress."

Anya: "?!!!" >\\\\< "It's nothing special! I'm just wearing it to fit in! It's Tsugumi's fault for completely revising her back story at the last minute and compromising all my head-canon!"

tamaki: <-<;;; you guys want something to drink?

Meme: "Water's fine." ^^;

Ao: "I think Anya could use some as well for her thirst."

mio: *SNORT LAUGH* >3<

Anya: >\\\\\< *angrish noises*

Takehisa: *approaches with snacks on a tray...he's wearing an apron that says 'Oregon Men Are My Sweethearts'* "Snacks?"

mio: um.....what's with the apron?

Arthur: "The Lieutenant is fashion-blind. He has no sense of what makes for good attire."

Takehisa: *looks at Mio* "That is a lovely dress."

Arthur: "See?"

mio: >n<

Meme: *punches Arthur in the jaw* "APOLOGIZE!"

tamaki: .___.

Anya: D8

tsugumi: gagantous!

Vulcan: "...So, Maki will be a few more minutes. Please make yourselves at home." ^^;;;;;; "MEDIC NEEDED AT THE FRONT STEPS!"

-elsewhere-

sansa: *looking at headphones* hmmm...

*look to be a variety of brands: Haijima, Detnerat...*

Clerk: "Finding everything okay?"

sansa: yes, im looking for some headphones, but it's difficult to find ones for my particular head shape. ^^;

Clerk: "We are authorized by Detnerat to make modifications to some of their brands to suit a variety of ears." *picks up a pair* "These are very popular with people with prominent triangular auricula."

sansa: oh, these look very nice! do they come in navy blue?

Clerk: *types onto phone* "...Yes! In the back room."

-elsewhere-

Axel: *pours an entire box of cereal into a bowl--then grabs another brand of cereal and pours that into the same bowl--*

zeke: owo;

Axel: *pulls an entire jug of milk out of the fridge* "Okay--I think we're about ready. Got the stream open?"

zeke: stream is open and the nurse is on standby.

Kanin: [this seems kind of reckless]

Yafeu: [CHUG CHUG CHUG]

*timer starts*

Axel: *starts spooning cereal into his mouth*

hibiki: [at least zeke has 911 on speed dial]

Duncan: [20 bucks says he vomits]

-elsewhere-

Asher: "..." *nom*

sachiko: how's breakfast?

Asher: "...Good."

sachiko: glad to hear.

Asher: "..." *stares down*

sachiko:..sleep well?

Asher: "...No worse than usual."

-elsewhere-

Axel: X_X "I'm dead...Send my remains home to Dad and Mom, bro."

zeke: sorry for calling you so early for a house call, miss nygus. ^^;

Nygus: "What on earth did he eat?"

zeke:....weeeeeelllll... >w>;;;;

-elsewhere-

Gin: "Mmm..."

higuchi: zzzzz.....

Gin: *hug, cheek smooch*

higuchi: =///w///=

-elsewhere-

inko: we'll need more paper towels soon.

Izuku: *writes it down* "And milk, too."

-izuku's phone rings-

Izuku: "???" *checks*

-call from kaminari-

Izuku: "What's up, Kaminari?"

kaminari: DUUUUUUUDE look outside!

Izuku: "..." *looks out the window*

-kaminari and mineta are waving to him from across the street-

kaminari: get down here! we're going to the school's pool for swim training!

Izuku: "Oh! But...there's no school today? We'd need approval--"

kaminari: relaaax, we got it covered! we convinced yaomomo to put a good word in for us with the teacher.

{vlad king: well, if it's for training...}

kaminari: we're good as gold my dude!

Izuku: "Oh! But...I have to run errands..." *looks at Inko--with puppy dog eyes*

inko: well....*smile* you go have fun. errands can wait for now.

Izuku: "!!! Thank you!" *hug*

inko: *hugs* just remember to keep in touch, ok?

Izuku: "I'll have my phone with me! I'll be home before dinner--and I can bring back the groceries, too!"

-elsewhere-

ochako: hey, why do you think the swimsuits at school look like this?

hagakure: maybe it's something to do with aerodynamics! or should i say hydrodynamics?.....that's not even a pun, im legit asking.

Jiro: =~=;

mina: i dunno, maybe it's averting typical swimsuit fanservice gags.

ochako: what?

mina: what?

momo: in any case, we should probably start with some basic stretches while we wait for the others.

Tsuyu: "Good thinking...I do this one before aquatic work."

ochako: yeah, dont want to get a cramp in the water, that would just suck.

???: "GREETINGS, CLASSMATES!" *wheeling a cooler to the poolside*

ochako: oh, hey!

Iida: *waves* "Hello!" *he's in a speedo already* "Ah, stretching exercises--very important to protect your muscles!"

momo: O//////////////////////////////////////////O *steam is coming off of her*

Jiro: "...Yeah, we're averting a lot right now." *looks away* "Like my stare." -_-;

mina: who ordered beef? *giggles at her joke*

Iida: "Have the others arrived yet? ...Momo, you look overheated. I have cold refreshing fruit drinks."

ochako: we just got here.

Jiro: "Yes, Momo. Are you thirsty?"

momo:..thank you.

mina: *cackling*

Iida: "??? Is this an inside joke?"

Jiro: "..." *opens her mouth--then promptly shuts it* "Too easy."

sero: we're here!

Sato: "Hey there!"

Tokoyami: *hiding in the shade* =~=;

Aoyama: "Bonjour~"

sero: i think tokoyami's gonna sit this out, scared he's gonna molt.

Tokoyami: "Ha ha ha...You know the real reason..."

Dark Shadow: T~T "I need a hug..."

momo: *snaps to reality* oh right! pool safety rules!

Iida: "Indeed!" *holds up fingers* "Let's count them down!"

-elsewhere-

Aizawa: *reviewing files* "Okay, that finishes the remedial lesson plans. Let's go over the security parameters again."

midnight: right.

Present Mic: "HOW WE GOING TO TRUST THE BUS DRIVERS THIS TIME?!"

-elsewhere-

NOS4A2: *sips motor oil through a straw*

twice: sooooo what does energy 'taste' like. i always imagined it tasted like poprocks. BEST SERVED WITH SODA!

NOS4A2: "I was not programmed with 'taste,' but as I've heard from my creator, it's far less that tingly electronic sensation and more like feeling a flow of power surging through your orifice into your very circuits."

twice: .....SOUNDS KINDA KINKY.

NOS4A2: "..." *looks around* "Is he...Is he 'normal'?"

giran: 'normal'? in _this_ place?.....BWAHAHAHAHA! good joke, buddy.

NOS4A2: O_O; "...What mess did I step into..."

giran: you thought shit was bad NOW? you should have met that teddy-bear guy and his mute clown friend. _THOSE_ guys were fucked up.

-elsewhere-

ManBearFix: =~= "You can stop poking me, Doc--you already checked my reflexes there..."

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *has changed into his swimming attire* "This'll be great! Swimming is good for having water resistance--so I can keep improving my speed and strength while cooling off!"

kaminari: heck yeah!

Mineta: "After all, how else can we be Pro Heroes if we don't follow the Plus Ultra mantra!" *winks* ("Kaminari, if you can read my mind, you know we are about to be blessed with the sight of divine greatness--those shapely curves...")

kaminari: NIRVANA HERE WE COME! *slips and bellyflops into the pool*

*electricity crackles throughout the pool*

Mineta: OxO;

Iida: "NO RUNNING, KAMINARI! You could fry the entire class!"

momo: *holds up a '6' card*

Izuku: "Oh, hey, everyone! I didn't know you all were training here today, too."

ochako: yeah, that just leaves todoroki to arrive yet.

Mineta: -3- ("I know I should appreciate the school swimsuit, but not even one two piece? Weak sauce--")

Todoroki: *walks out of the boys' locker room--the door slamming into Mineta*

ochako: oh, hey todoroki!

Todoroki: "...Oh. H-Hi." *waves* "I only just got Iida's text message..."

momo: now that everyone's here, we should go over the pool safety rules.

Iida: "Indeed! As Kaminari has demonstrated, NO RUNNING AROUND THE POOL!"

kaminari: im okaaaaaay =~=

Mineta: XnX

Iida: "No eating before swimming to reduce risk of a cramp!"

momo: right.

Iida: "Stay hydrated! We have numerous nutritious drinks full of electrolytes and fruit juice in the cooler! I also have brought sunscreen at various levels of SPF!"

Hagakure: "Thank goodness!"

momo: we should also probably do stretches as well.

Kyoka: *in a sundress* "It's pleasant outside..." *opens a parasol*

sylvia: *also has a parasol and sundress, her skin covered with bandages* .~.;

Kyoka: *small smile* "You look lovely."

sylvia: t-thank you, miss kyouka! >///<;

Kyoka: "You're welcome. Where shall we go? The aquarium isn't far..."

sylvia: s-sounds f-fun…

Kyoka: "..." *offers her hand*

sylvia: .////. *takes it*

Kyoka: -\\\\\- *walks with her*

-elsewhere-

Spirit: *pulls over* "I can be back in about 2 hours--or do you need longer?"

izumi: we'll be ok, dad.

Spirit: "Okay...I'll see you in a bit. Keep your phone charged!"

Asher: "..." *steps out*

-elsewhere-

ochako: ok, so how are we gonna do this training?

Hagakure: "We've done enough stretches--how about swimming, or volleyball, or--"

*noise is heard coming from the boys' locker room*

sero: >->; um...

*the door kicks open*

Bakugo: "HOW MANY TIMES ARE YOU GOING TO GET US LOST?!"

eijiro: i found him!

Izuku: "Kachan! How's it going--"

Bakugo: "SHUT UP!" *walks by, his sweat is already crackling* "WHAT THE HELL KIND OF WIMPY TRAINING IS THIS?!"

momo: we're doing some poolside training and-

Bakugo: "WHAT'S THE POINT WHEN YOU HAVE A POOL WITH LANES IN IT! LIGHTNING CALVES, LET'S RACE!"

Iida: "..." *looks at his calves* "...Um..."

ochako: i volunteer to swim on iida's behalf!

Hagakure: "Neat-o! A battle of wills!"

Mineta: "Can there be a prize?"

Iida: "Yes! Pride for a job well done!"

Mineta: "..." *walks away, sits on a beach chair*

jirou:....mineta, do you see that? by the treeline, what is that?

Mineta: *turns* "What? Is it boobs?"

mina: *picks him up and tosses him over the fence* YEET!!

Mineta: "WAAAAAH!" *CRASHES*

Izuku: "...Okay, we have 5 lanes, so we can have 5 people compete at a time!"

momo: we have ochako and bakugou volunteering so far, so that leaves 3 more spaces.

Hagakure: "Count me in!"

Aoyama: "Exciting--I'll join as well!"

Ojiro: "I'm game!"

Bakugo: *looks at all of them* "..." *points* "Tail Guy is dead, Twinkle Stomach is dead, Invisible Girl is dead, Ururaka is dead."

ochako: oh it is on, bakugou!

Ojiro: ._.; "Why don't we get our real names?"

Aoyama: <The curse of being a side character~>

Hagakure: *already lined up* "Who's refereeing?"

Iida: "What a challenge, to serve as an impartial judge...I VOLUNTEER!"

-and so-

Iida: "On your marks..."

Aoyama: *sweating*

Iida: "Get set..."

ochako: *takes her stance*

Iida: *blows a whistle*

*The students take off...*

-elsewhere-

Takigi: "--and all the disappearance center around this area--" *circles the map* "--on the outskirts of Death City..."

takigi's partner: that is troubling...

Takigi: "It's largely deserted, and most people who disappeared were members of an excavation team to check in after the collapse of the Nether."

takigi's partner: ....

Takigi: "I don't like it...The Nether wouldn't have gone down if not for the 8th..."

takigi's partner: that's the brigade your sister is in, right?

Takigi: *holding a pointer stick--which he snaps in half*

takigi's partner: ._.;

Takigi: "That sniveling four-eye weasel Hinawa used bureaucratic pressure to coerce my innocent sister...The monster..."

takigi's partner: um-

Takigi: "And every report about the 8th shows them to be an undisciplined force just pushing its way through!" *opens up a file, laying out news clippings, official reports, police complaints, and photos--*

takigi's partner: ._.;

Takigi: "An untrained gopher for the traitor Giovanni, a former member of the Hoods, some mad scientists and bitter angry nun--THIS ONE'S A FLIPPING NUDIST!" *holds up a photo of Tamaki, who is somehow dressed in ribbons*

takigi's partner: i think you're blowing this out of p-

Takigi: *throwing up articles into the air* "A GORILLA! A DEMON! A WANNABE KNIGHT! A-A-A- ...The smaller nun seems fine. A HAIJIMA BOOTLICKER--"

Sergeant: *steps in* "How's the report coming along--" *sees the papers scattered and the photos of the brigade members* "...What the..."

takigi's partner: i think he might be having a psychotic break.

minoura: oze, would it kill you to quiet down? -_-;

Takigi: "I AM C-- ..." *pushes back his hair* "I am calm..."

Sansa: *picks up photos of Tamaki* .________.; "I'm pretty sure this violates multiple workplace codes..."

-elsewhere-

tamaki:....maki. when you see your brother, punch him.

Anya: "??? Is that a traditional family greeting?"

maki: um...tamaki? are you ok?

tamaki: just fine.

maki: *sweatdrop*

Petra: *opens up an old yearbook* "Hang on--Kotatsu, this was your school?"

tamaki: hm? yeah....

Iris: "Aw! This was before you started nun training? You were so cute!"

tamaki: 7///7;;;

{Student: "Wow, so you got fire abilities now?!"}

{tamaki: y-yeah, it just kind of happened.}

{Student 2: "Tch--before or after you hiked up your skirt?"}

{Student 1: "Hey! That's not nice..."}

{tamaki: c-can we drop that, please?}

{Student 1: *glares at Student 2* "So, Kotatsu, are you going to join a Fire Force platoon?"}

{tamaki: eh? well, was thinking of joining the 1st brigade.}

{Student 1: "The one that Brother Rekka works at?"}

{student 3: hehehe~ he's so cool isnt he?}

{Student 2: "Studly, you mean..."}

{tamaki: t-that's not the reason at all! >///< }

{*in the courtyard, Rekka is training, flinging flames as he practices martial arts...*}

{Student 1: >w> "Want to watch his training?"}

{tamaki: m-maybe some other time. *exits*}

{student 3:....ugh, who does she think she's kidding, huh?}

{Student 2: "She's just trying to act holier-than-thou so people stop thinking she's a floozy..."}

{Student 1: "...That's not fair..."}

{student 3: careful her bad luck doesnt rub off on you.}

tamaki:.....

Tsugumi: "It was weird when I learned about my weapon abilities, too..."

tamaki: *snaps to reality* wha?

Tsugumi: "Oh--sorry! I just started rambling about what it was like when I left my school for the DWMA. All of my classmates were really excited for me--it felt weird getting all of that attention." ^^;

maki: yeah, you stabbed a door, didnt you, tsugumin?

Tsugumi: D8 "I apologized to the door!"

mio:.. 7_7; did they know you were a weapon?

Tsugumi: "Not until my homeroom teacher announced I would be transferring, and kind of spilled the beans why..."

mio: did they treat you any differently?

Tsugumi: "Yeah--I was a lot more popular! Kind of sucked that only happened right before I had to move away..." ^^;

mio: ....well yay for you. 7__7#

Meme: "..." *pat pat*

mio: *wipes her eyes* well, what time is dinner?

Tsugumi: "The invitation said to arrive by 4...He's always punctual..."

-elsewhere-

Maid: "Are you sure you don't want help, ma'am? There are many guests, and that's a lot of cooking..."

madoka oze: i'll be fine. not the first time i've made this much food.

Maid: "It's been so long since getting to see Maki back home...Mr. Oze is still pacing the halls, instructing the staff."

madoka oze: *chuckle* classic danro....i just hope this goes well. last they spoke, they werent on the best of terms...

Maid: *nods* "When she transferred?"

madoka oze: yeah....that was years ago now...

{Danro: "I FORBID IT!" *his eyes are narrowed*}

{maki: but dad, this way i can help people!}

{Danro: "Oh, and you're not already helping people now for the army?!"}

{maki: well there isnt any emergencies going on, so we're hardly doing anything right now!}

{Danro: "We need you to provide support from the base! That is where you belong--giving the support to those who need to be out in the field!"}

{maki: but this brigade needs all the members it can get! they're good people that just want to help!}

{Danro: "You think _Hinawa_, who was drummed out after executing his teammate, is _good people_?!"}

{maki: ugh, you're being unreasonable! i know in the fire force, i can save people, that i can make a difference!}

{Danro: "No daughter of mine is joining! You're staying in the army, and that's final!" *EPIC EYEBROW GLARE*}

{maki: *bites lip* WELL MAYBE I DONT WANT TO _BE_ YOUR DAUGHTER THEN! *storms out*}

madoka oze:....

Maid: "Maybe this meeting can be an opportunity to heal..."

madoka oze: i hope so...

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "IN YOUR FACE!"

mina: =3=

Jiro: "Do you ever get tired of indiscriminately abusing your Quirk like that?"

Bakugo: "HEY! I ONLY HURT FEELINGS, NOT BODIES! DON'T LIKE IT? THEN YOU GO COMPETE!"

Jiro: "..." *lines up*

Izuku: .~.; *lines up*

momo: ready....set....go!

Izuku: *blasts forward with One for All*

momo:.....

Jiro: *smirks--as she vibrates the water with her new waterproof speaker support items*

tsuyu: is this regulation?

Iida: T~T "By this point, everyone is abusing Quirks and support items...So unprofessional..."

Ojiro: "Just take it as practicing Quirks and support items before using them in the field..." ^^;

momo: *sigh* alright. the final round will be a test of physical strength. swimming from one end to the other and back _without_ using quirks or support items.

sato: *sweatdrop* (why didnt you just do that from the start?)

Shoji: "Works for me..." *pulls on a swimming cap*

eijiro: hey sero, does the water affect your tapes at all?

Sero: "A bit, yeah, depending on what I eat--that's one of the things I'm trying to strengthen at summer camp, build up resistance."

eijiro: ah. makes sense.

mina: yeah, cause if the tape loses it's stickiness, you're basically flopping a long noodle around.

Sero: =~= "It-It could still be a deterrent!"

-later-

Todoroki: *stretching* "This is it..."

Bakugo: "PREPARE TO DIE." *lines up*

Izuku: ^^; "Good luck, everyone..."

momo: ready....set....go!

*The three boys leap--*

*Then something grabs them by the ankles*

Izuku: D8>

Todoroki: "?!"

Bakugo: "THE F--"

*SPLASH*

Aizawa: *has grabbed them by his scarves--and knocked them face-down into the water* "Time's up. All kids out of the pool."

ochako: wait. is it that late already?!

Aizawa: "School is closing up. Get out of here before the security bots start tasering you."

-elsewhere-

mio: so this is your house?!

maki: 7_7 yep. the old family homestead...

Meme: "Amazing!"

Anya: "...Seems quite small."

mio: HOW IS _THIS_ SMALL!?!?

Anya: "The family summer home is about 3 times this size."

mio: 0________________0 (these darn rich people!)

Maid: *exits* "Oh, Miss Maki--hello!"

maki: hey.

tsugumi: *waves*

Maid: "And Miss Tsugumi! Oh, this will be a family gathering! Takigi did say he will be a bit late, though..."

maki: joooy.

tsugumi: i brought my friends along. i hope that isnt a problem.

ao: good evening.

Anya: *small bow* "Hello."

Meme: "Hi-ya!"

Maid: "What a polite bunch!" ^^ "Come in--the heat is dreadful today..."

-inside-

mio: wow, fancy place you got.

Maid: "Your mother has made enough food to feed the army--so I'm sure--"

Anya: *studying the artwork* "Exquisite taste..."

maki: not much has changed, huh?

mio: *observing photos on the wall*

*Seem to be photos of children as well as some military photos...*

mio: huh....family resemblance....

*One man in them has...noticeable eyebrows...*

mio:...e-eyebrows.......*imagines maki with danro's eyebrows* >3< *stiffling a laugh*

tsugumi: ?? mio?

mio: IM FINE!

Anya: -_-; "Be on your best behavior..."

mio:....um, should i have brought a gift? is that a thing you're supposed to do when visiting a rich person's house?

Maid: "Your presence is enough--Mrs. Oze tends to be very particular about plans for the meal and...Well, Mr. Oze has so many collectibles..." ^^;;;;

maki: well, feel free to take a seat in the lounge, just leave your shoes by the door.

mio: kay.....!!! DUDE! YOUR COUCH IS AS BIG AS MY LIVING ROOM!!

Meme: "...Tsugumi, you've been holding out on us."

tsugumi: well, it's been a while since i was last here. ^^; i think i was like, 5 when i last visited. and last i saw them was when they came to visit for the holidays when i was 12.

Meme: "What're they like?"

tsugumi: well-

Danro: "MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKI!"

maki:...... 7_7 dad...

tsugumi: uncle danro! *hugs him*

Danro: "TSUGUMI!" *bear hug* "Look how big you've gotten!"

maki: 737

tsugumi: hehe! ^^

Meme: *stares* "... ... ...So bushy..."

mio: hello sir, i didnt bring a gift so please accept this lightly used paper clip.

Danro: "...HA! A MIRACULOUS PIECE OF METAL-FORGED TECHNOLOGY, THE NOBLE PAPERCLIP! THANK YOU, SMALL CHILD!"

mio: um...yes.....memepleasehelpmeidontknowwhatimdoingsaveme.

tsugumi: right. uncle danro, these are my friends, Anya, Meme, Ao, and Mio.

ao: a pleasure to meet you sir. *bows*

Meme: "Hello, commander sergeant lieutenant, sir!" ^^; *whispers back* "I don't know either..."

*the door opens*

Takigi: "Man, what a day..."

Maid: *takes his coat*

maki: *rolls eyes*

Danro: "Takigi! Don't just stand there! Your sister and cousin have visited! With friends!"

Anya: >_>; *looks over--* "!!!"

Takigi: *slow-motion bishie turn in Anya vision*

Anya: .\\\\\\\\.

ao: my, my, yet another crush, anya? im beginning to lose track of them all.

Anya: *angry whisper* "You shut your mouth, damn you!"

Takigi: "Hey, shrimp, muscles. Still getting thick?"

maki: watch it, bro.

tsugumi: hey! i'll have you know i've been drinking lots of milk since last time i saw you, so i should be getting taller! >3<

Takigi: "..." *picks up Tsugumi*

tsugumi: DX<

madoka oze: now now, settle down.

tsugumi: hi auntie!

Takigi: *drops her*

tsugumi: woah!

-nice 3 point landing-

Takigi: "...That's new."

maki: woah.

tsugumi: see? i've been training. ^^

madoka oze: that's right, you're a DWMA student now, right?

tsugumi: that's right. ^^

Danro: "Ha! Never thought darling little Tsu-tsu would be trying to be a fighter! Haven't you met a nice boy yet?"

tsugumi: wellllll.... <w<;;;;;

mio: can we eat yet, sir?

Danro: "Not up to me, ma'am--that's up to the misses!"

madoka oze: of course, dear. dinner's just about ready now!

mio: sweet!

Anya: *still staring at Takigi* .\\\\.;

Takigi: *in Anya vision* "What's to eat?"

Meme: *sniffs* "Given the miraculous scents coming in, what _isn't_ there to eat? "

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: *walking with Eijiro* "SUCH BULLSHIT! I'd have won that match without Eraser getting in the way!" *his nose is bandaged*

ochako: well, it was still fun for what it's worth.

Todoroki: "I suppose so..."

Izuku: *writing notes in his journal* "Well, I have to run to finish errands."

-elsewhere-

Danzo: "--and when she was five, she used to demand piggy-back rides!"

maki: =~=;

Takigi: "She was a lot smaller then, and Dad's back isn't that strong..." *fiddling on his phone*

ao: my, how fascinating.

mio: *NOMNOMNOMNOMNOM*

Meme: "This is delicious, Mrs. Oze--thank you for letting us join..."

madoka oze: oh, it's quite a pleasure. im just glad the whole family is here...well, most of the whole family. speaking of which, tsugumi, how are your parents?

tsugumi: last i checked, everything's doing well.

Danro: "Has Osamu found himself a girlfriend yet?"

tsugumi: havent asked. ^^;

Danro: "That's disappointing--a boy his age should be TAKIGI, PUT THE PHONE DOWN!"

Takigi: *reading texts* "Ha! Oh, that's adorable..." *texting back*

maki: .....

madoka oze:....maki sweetie, are you alright? you've hardly touched your food...

maki:....*SIGH* im fine, mom.

Danro: "Don't insult your mother's cooking: you know how much work she put into it."

maki: i wasnt insulting it!

mio: and you shouldnt, this is hella good food!

Danro: "Don't yell at the table!"

Takigi: "..." *texts* [dad is freaking again]

maki:...im not feeling too good. im gonna lay down for a bit.

Danro: "..." *looks down* *grunts*

Meme: "..."

Takigi: "Probably for the best--looks like Sis has been putting on enough weight--"

maki: it's NOT fat! it's _muscle!_ there is a difference!

Takigi: "You sure?" *pinches her arm*

maki: OW! stop that!

madoka oze: takigi, stop picking on your sister.

Danro: "...Maybe it would be better if you tried to look a little more--"

maki: look a little more _what_?

Danro: "You know..." *waves his hands into a certain shape* "More feminine."

maki: oh WOW dad! picking up takigi's backwards way of thinking, are we?!

Danro: "You're getting old! You can't keep running around if you can't settle down--"

Takigi: "Backwards?! You're just pissed I found someone--"

maki: you _SAY_ im getting old, but you still treat me like im a child!

madoka oze: .......

Danro: "YOU ARE STILL A CHILD--MY CHILD! AND I WILL NOT HAVE YOU RUNNING SLIPSHOD--"

madoka oze: *slams fist down on the table* that's ENOUGH!! all i wanted was a _NICE_ family dinner! if you cant sit in the same room without fighting among yourselves I WILL PERSONALLY FORCE YOU TO RUN LAPS AROUND THE CITY UNTIL YOU PASS OUT, DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!

*everyone sits down or sits up in their chairs*

Danro: "..."

Takigi: Q__Q;

maki:.....

ao:.....

tsugumi:......

mio:........*nom*

Anya: "...The rolls are delicious, Mrs. Oze..."

-elsewhere-

Izuku: *carries groceries inside* "I'm home!"

inko: welcome back!

Izuku: *carries groceries inside* "I'm home!"

inko: welcome back!

mitsuki: oh my goodness, look at you!

inko: oh yes, katsuki's mom came over to drop off a hotpot-

mitsuki: *pinching izuku's cheeks* oh i havent seen you in ages, you've gotten so big! ^^

Izuku: ^_____________^ "Hello, Mrs. Bakugo--Thanks! How are you?"

mitsuki: oh i've been just lovely. and how are _you_?

Izuku: "Okay! Kacchan and I were just at the UA pool for exercises..."

mitsuki: and how has he been? he's not causing you too much trouble, is he? because if he is...-

Izuku: OxO; "N-Not at all, ma'am! Ha ha..." ^^;;;;;;

-elsewhere-

Bakugo: "... ... ..." *shudders*

eijiro: you ok, man?

Bakugo: "I just sensed a disturbance...and I think I need to punch Deku."

-elsewhere-

jirou: im home.

-loud swearing is heard in the den-

jirou: let me guess, dad's playing games?

mika jirou: yep.

Kyotuoku: "WHAT DO YOU MEAN I DIDN'T GET 3 STARS ON THAT ONE?! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM, ROCK STAR FOR THE NINTENDO WII?!"

jirou: dad! you know your swearing is a bad influence on bowie!

Bowie: "FUCK THIS SHIT! CAW!"

jirou: see?

Kyotuoku: "...Well, this is easy to fix. You just need to teach 'em new words. Say 'arpeggio'!"

Bowie: "ARSEFACE!"

jirou:...work in progress i see.

-elsewhere-

Honda: *sitting at a bar*

*the door opens with a bell jingle*

miwa: we're here! and look who i found on the way!

himari: *hiding behind miwa* .~.;;;;;

Honda: "WELCOME! BARKEEP, A ROUND!"

bartender: *nods and sends a glass to him*

Konro: "Greetings. I'm afraid young master had another invitation..."

miwa: his loss.

Hibana: "Barkeep, wine list!" *looks at the chair* "..." *snaps fingers* "And a better chair--one that doesn't look so uncomfortable..."

Honda: "HA! You just haven't been at this bar long enough! Take this chair--my chair! I have been here so long as to set my groove into it." *shifts his behind on the chair*

kayako: .........i'll just have water, since im the designated driver. -_-;

Akitaru: "And we appreciate that..." *tips the bartender, takes his beer*

miwa: cheers! *sips* hoo-wah! that's good stuff!

burns: ....so how have things been for you all?

himari: TT~TT;; im hoping that the new commander arrives soon so that i can go back to being a secretary. i dont think im cut out to be a commander.

Hibana: "That'll be up to Haijima--and why are you tolerating crap off of your subordinates? You need to show them who's boss!"

himari: i dont know what im doing! >~<;;;

Akitaru: "Okay, calm down--think through what you have to do first. You got enough people in the 3rd still? Or do you need recruits?"

himari: well, i-i think we have enough people? but a lot of people give us nasty looks lately...

Honda: "What're they complaining about?"

miwa: probably giovanni...that bastard.

Hibana: "You're being too kind..." *pokes Akitaru* "You're supposed to be finding him! Why haven't you?!"

Akitaru: -_-; "Kind of hard when the Hoods have gone quiet..."

kayako: hmm....and the rest of you?

Honda: "The 2nd would, if drafted into the service. Without official orders, my hands are tied."

kayako: -_-; i meant anything new with the rest of you.

Honda: "Oh...I finished painting my new miniature tank collection!"

burns: we received some new recruits.

Konro: "Oh? How's it going whipping them into shape?"

burns: they have a lot to learn

Akitaru: "Throwing them into the deep end, huh? It takes a lot of work to integrate newbies--we had that challenge with the newer recruits."

-elsewhere-

Patty: *yawns, cuddles* =w=

takeru: .//////////////.

Patty: "You feel warm."

takeru: *gulp* t-t-t-t-thank you.

Patty: *interlocks her fingers with his before kissing his cheek* "So cute~"

takeru: .//////////////////.

Patty: *rests her head on his chest* "How's your mom holding up?"

takeru: much better now.

Patty: "No more potato thieves? Because I could send some bombs over to take care of them!"

takeru: ^^; actually, she made a separate field for them to have, along with some other veggies.

Patty: "Oh? What does she like to grow?"

takeru: i think this side garden has carrots, pumpkins, corn, things like that.

Patty: "Oh!" *claps her hands* "Jack o'lanterns! You do that back home?!"

-elsewhere-

Asher: "..." *opens the apartment door*

cassidy: *opens the door* oh thank god! *hugs*

Asher: "!!! ..." *pat pat*

cassidy:....mom's not home right now...

Asher: "...Good. I want to go to bed."

-elsewhere-

tsugumi: *has a video chat open*

Osamu: *yawns* <Tsugumi?>

tsugumi: <hey bro, are mom and dad there?>

Osamu: <Yeah? Hang on...Mom! Tsugumi's on the Skype!>

yukari harudori: *enters* <hi sweetie!>

tsugumi: <hey mom!> ^^

Tsugumi's Dad: <You're up at odd hours--everything okay?>

tsugumi: <yeah, just got back from dinner with uncle danro and aunt madoka.>

yukari harudori: <oh that must have been nice!>

Osamu: <How is everyone?>

tsugumi: <doing well.....how's everything back home?>

Tsugumi's Dad: <Pretty well, I'd say--your brother's just recovering from-->

Osamu: <Dad! I'm fine! Coach just said to take it easy...>

tsugumi: *listening*

yukari harudori: <oh, the Hanasaki's just had a baby recently.>

Tsugumi's Dad: <Adorable little thing!>

tsugumi: *smiles and listens to them talk.*

Tsugumi's Dad: *laughs a bit, then notices Tsugumi* <...Hey, sweetie? We miss you.>

tsugumi: <i miss you guys too.> *wipes her eyes*

Osamu: <Hey, don't get all misty-eyed--we're not that far away from you.>

tsugumi: <i-i know...>

yukari harudori:...<sweetie, if anything's bothering you...>

tsugumi: <i-it's fine. i dont want to worry you.>

Tsugumi's Dad: <...Well, you stay strong. We're proud of you, Tsugumi.>

tsugumi: <thanks, dad.>

-morning-

sonia: *braiding miyuri's hair*

miyuri: ^w^

Chuuya: *unboxing something...*

miyuri: what are we gonna do today, papa?

Chuuya: "Well, I'm worried Mito isn't getting enough exercise..."

miyuri: ??

mito: =A=;

Chuuya: *holds up the box, showing a floor-to-ceiling cat furniture/scratching post*

miyuri: ooooooh!! what is it?

Chuuya: "It's cat furniture--helps to encourage Mito to jump up high and even has a scratching post included."

mito: *rubbing against it* =w=

Chuuya: "Well, just need to assemble it: I'll just lift this piece to--" *dawning realization, as one piece is nearly taller than him* "... ... ..."

-elsewhere-

Dazai: "..." *starts giggling*

tanizaki: ??

Kunikida: -_-# "Did you eat the 'shrooms again?"

Dazai: "Oh, no--just thinking of something funny..."

naomi: hey bro, can you come with yosano and i today? we're taking maki on a shopping trip!

*lightning strikes--but it's sunny outside, with no cloud in the sky...Tanizaki looks shook*

Tanizaki: Q_______Q "S-Shopping? Again?"

Kenji: "???" *opens the window, looks up* "...The heck was that?"

naomi: maki had a bad evening yesterday, so we're taking her out to cheer her up. ^^ we invited naho too, but she said she was busy with something.

Tanizaki: "..." *sighs* "Okay...My poor arms will support the weight of many, many shopping bags." TwT

-elsewhere-

Honda: "GOOD MORNING, TROOPS!" *sips--from a big-ass mug of black coffee*

takeru: good morning sir!

Taguchi: "??? Hajiki! You're out of uniform!"

Hajiki: "Oh, sorry--I forgot..." *looks down--he's still wearing bunny slippers*

hito: *sweatdrop*

Honda: "No time for that--LET'S KICK OFF WITH SOME DELIGHTFUL JUMPING JACKS!" *leaps--and slams his head into the ceiling*

-elsewhere-

Fris: "Oh, God, she kidnapped another one. I'm going to be sick..."

kagu-tsuchi: ??

Bee: "She calls them 'fresh meat' and 'future TNT.'"

kagu-tsuchi:.....

*KA-BOOM*

kagu-tsuchi: ?! *turns her head to the direction of the sound*

Ritsu: *steps out, covered in soot and...blood* "That was a no-go..."

-elsewhere-

Takigi: *holds up the folder* "We got a case."

takigi's partner: hmm?

Takigi: "Get your flashlight--we're going underground."

-elsewhere-

Meme: "I'm sorry how last night went, Tsugumi..."

tsugumi: i-it's fine.

ao: if you ever need to talk, let us know.

Meme: *nod nod* "You're not alone."

tsugumi: *sniff* thanks guys.

ao: i can understand how you must feel, im no stranger to familial disputes myself...

tsugumi: i know...

Meme: "..." *looks down*

mio:...*holds her hand*

Meme: *small squeeze*

Anya: "Have you spoken with Maki?"

tsugumi: not yet.

Meme: "Maybe text her? Even if she's not up to talk..."

-elsewhere-

Haumea: "Hee hee~ All is ready...Great work, everyone! I'm sure the Preacher is pleased..."

guruna: kururu~@ ^^

Inka: "I can't wait to see things firsthand!" *she's still bandaged from the last encounter with the 8th at Haijima...*

ritsu: i'd request you sit this one out, lady inka.

Inka: "WHAT?! But I want to see the explosions!" >3<

Charon: *his torso is bandaged* *inhales* "Some of us are still too injured to fight."

Assault: X___X *still wrapped like a mummy*

kagu-tsuchi: charon, please rest...

Charon: "I will...when Inka agrees to retreat. But she's always been stubborn..."

kagu-tsuchi:...miss inka, please...

Inka: "What's in it for me?"

-elsewhere-

stocking: hmmm.....let's build a pillow fort, kiddo!

Kid: "Oh? You have the time?" *picks up a pillow*

stocking: yep! ^^

Kid: "Well then..." *tosses a small pillow at her*

stocking: ah! kid! >3<

Kid: "Hee hee...Just sending a building block to you..." *sets down a stack of pillows next to them--gives her a cheek kiss*

stocking: *giggles and kisses his cheek too*

Kid: ^\\\\^ "For structural integrity, perhaps begin with the wider pillows first..."

-elsewhere-

Shop Clerk: "Oh, that one looks lovely on you--and it's on sale!"

Tanizaki: *carrying shopping bags* TwT;

maki: thank you!

Yosano: *looking at a sun hat* "Match this up with the right swimsuit, and you'd turn some heads."

maki: you think so too, right?!

Yosano: "Hell yeah!"

Shop Clerk 2: *helping Naomi--* "And these are the matching earrings..."

naomi: oooh!

Shop Clerk 2: "Tell you what--you get these, I'll throw in the necklace for free."

-elsewhere-

naho: *typing*

Sakuya: *sets down tea and cookies*

naho: hey sakkun, would you proofread this chapter when im done?

Sakuya: "Me? Sure, though that's not my strongsuit...How's the chapter looking?"

naho: we're getting into the really good stuff. *wide grin* zepher's giving nero a reach around~

Sakuya: .\\\\\.; "...I see..."

belkia: *shocked gasp as he covers lilac's ears*

Lilac: "???"

belkia: such language, toguchin! and in front of the baby!

naho: >3< im 20!

lavender: *stiffled laughter*

Lilac: "WHAT'S GOING ON?! I CAN'T HEAR NOW!"

Higan: "Hey, don't censor her art, man..."

-elsewhere-

NOS4A2: *collapsed on the rug* =n= "My battery is worn down..."

tomura: quit your whining, we got you more, you freeloader.

kurome: ...

NOS4A2: "Feed it...to me..." *opens his mouth, tendrils with battery ports sticking out*

tomura: *hands it to him* alright alright.

NOS: "AAAAAAAH--" *noms--the tendrils wrapping around Tomura's wrist*

tomura: !!!

NOS: *sucks on the battery like a pacifier* =w=

tomura: *yanks back his wrist, snarling*

kurome:...uncle shigaraki doesnt like being touched.

NOS: *re-charging* "And I don't like human germs--they upset the integrity of my circuitry. And yet, c'est la vie."

kurome: i guess.

NOS: "Shouldn't you be studying with a teacher?"

kurome: im not in school, papa teaches me. and sometimes uncle giran does it.

NOS: "I see...How is your math?" *his...robot tongue starts "licking" static electricity off his arms*

kurome: i know how to do adding and subtracting.

NOS: "Hmm...I suppose multiplication is a ways off?"

kurome: i know a bit, i think. two times two is 4. two times three is 6, and so on. division's a bit harder, though.

NOS: "Oh, you humans lack so much--limited by only so much grey matter..."

kurome: ????

NOS: "...You have a brain. I have a hive-mind that can process more ideas more quickly by allocating the work to separate hard drives--"

tomura: she's a toddler, not a collage student.

NOS: "So she's a step up from you..."

tomura: !!!! why you-

magne: are you two bickering _again_?

tomura: HE STARTED IT!

NOS: "It's true--it's quite easy to get his goat." *holds up a goat plushie*

twice: AYYYYYYYYYYY! that sucked.

shaula: well he is a vampire, so that makes sense.

beatrice: well said, lady shaula.

NOS: "...Miss Magne, what is wrong with his head?"

magne: long story, hun.

twice: NONE OF YOUR BIZ!.....it all started when-

-elsewhere-

-a young woman waits by the square's fountain-

*hands cover her eyes*

Jonas: "Guess who~?"

woman: ah! jonas!

Jonas: "Hello, Natasha~" *cheek smooch, hug from behind*

natasha: hehe ^////^

Jonas: "Thank you for coming...I...Um..."

natasha: your commander? ^^;

Jonas: *nods* "He was quite passionate about our workout..." *rotates his shoulder* "Gonna be feeling that tomorrow..."

natasha: you're probably hungry after that.

Jonas: *smiles* "Have something in mind?" *rubs her hand*

natasha: i heard the crepe shop has ice cream sandwiched between two belgian waffles!

Jonas: *his stomach starts growling* .\\\\\.;

natasha: i bet you're dying to try it, arent you?

Jonas: *nods* "Incredibly so..."

-elsewhere-

sachiko: ma'am, you have a visitor.

anton: *wave*

Shelly: *sits up with a tired smile* "Ant..."

anton: how are you shelly? sorry i couldnt come sooner, commander had us running drills. are you feeling well? are your feet comfortable?

Shelly: *giggles* "I'm fine, really--you worry so much..."

anton: ^^; sorry, it's just, pre-fatherhood nerves, you know?

Shelly: "Aw..." *rubs her stomach* "Say hi to Daddy, sweetie..."

anton: ^^ do we know what they'll be yet?

Shelly: "Hey, we talked about this--I want to be surprised..."

anton: right, right. ^^; the anticipation's just killing me is all.

Shelly: "You thought about names, though? Maybe a few that could work regardless who they turn out to be?"

-elsewhere-

Hirotsu: *lights a match, brings it to his cigarette...exhales, looks at the slummy alley*

mafioso: nothing yet, sir.

Hirotsu: "Hmm...They used to monitor here, years ago..."

gin: *feeling along the wall* ......

*there's a small bit of spackle over the wall...it's still wet and loose...*

gin: hmmm.....

*it chips away, revealing a straight line, like the outline to a door*

gin: bingo... *slides her knife along the line*

*the door comes loose*

Hirotsu: "Good." *nods to others to take sides along the door*

-they do so-

*inside...is a chair...someone is tied to it*

gin: *looks to hirotsu*

Hirotsu: "...Likely a trap..." *shines a flashlight onto the person--*

Person: *muffled voice, gag around their mouth...and what looks like a bomb attached to them*

gin: !!!

Hirotsu: *bored sigh* "Typical..."

*BEEP*

*KA-BOOM*

gin: *cough cough* damn...

Hirotsu: *dusts himself off* *points to the remains* "They even left us a message..."

gin:....the guy was a lost cause, werent they?

Hirotsu: "Likely...The explosive was likely triggered remotely, which means..." *gestures to both ends of the alley, then the rooftops* "Follow the target."

gin: *nods and heads off*

Hirotsu: *exhales...then walks to the other end of the alley* "...I take it you find this amusing?"

???: "Hey, just giving you a heads up is all."

Hirotsu: "This is Port Mafia territory--tell your friends to be gone."

???: "Not that easy--they were staking out the basement for an access point. Tell your people to clear out...Can I bum a smoke?"

Hirotsu: "..." *hands it over*

Joker: "Much obliged~"

-elsewhere-

lina: and that concludes today's meeting. dismissed.

tsukasa: *yaaawn* that meeting took so looong! when are the magius going to get done with this 'pet project' of theirs anyway?

Demongo: *passed out inside a vial* *snore*

white feather: it'll be done soon, amane.

tsukuyo: hmmm...

white feather 2: is there a problem?

tsukuyo: 'invoking the essance of the holy maiden'...what could they have meant by that.

black feather: wait, you mean the holy maiden of kamihama?! i thought she was only a myth!

kagari: holy maiden? do elaborate.

tsukuyo: the holy maiden of kamihama was a magical girl who existed many years ago. she was among the founders of kamihama city, and was said to be very powerful, some even say she had the ability to bestow contracts much like the incubators can. one of the most famous stories is of how she faced off against an incredibly dangerous wraith known as 'Walpurgisnight'.

Miyako: O~O; "This sounds like bad news..."

Mio: "Tch. Sounds like over-complicated horror tales..."

white feather: of course, over the years, it's difficult to tell fact from fiction, but her legend is forever immortalized in kamihama, even as far as to depict her in the winter parade. *places an article on the table of mami playing the holy maiden in the parade*

Mai: *frowns at the photo*

tsukasa: wow, another great article courtesy of Ryou Midori.

ryou: ^w^

white feather: ?!?!? what happened to anonimity?!

ryou: that's only to outsiders. =3=

Miyako: "EEP! It-It's just a parade..." >~<

kagari: interesting......

-elsewhere-

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