#so qwq hee hee very timely

[illdothehotvoice]

My biggest fear cosplaying Peach is like. Damn what a basic ass character to cosplay no one knows I love her a very normal amount and am VERY normal about the source material.

[friedfriedchicken]

I finally finished watching TF:EarthSpark S1 (please give me like 2+ seasons) and I have gathered all my thoughts into one silly list

Love how Alex Malto is very Filipino honestly. Like- it's so small but he's very there and he's the only fictional Filipino I've ever seen in anything live-action or animated that didn't originate from the Philipines. My dad was immediately activated when he heard/saw Alex say 'nanay' (my TV was quiet compared to the movie he was watching in the other room) and it makes me insanely happy. Also he's a lot like my dad scarily enough.

Originally I had TF:Cyberverse in my brain as the 'divorced Transformers show' but EarthSpark has much more divorced-exes vibes oml. Megatron with Soundwave and Shockwave, Bumblebee with Breakdown, Tarantulas in general, especially Megan and Sounders

I'm not a fan of humans in TF stories but the Maltos were great- they were woven into the story very well and were also very entertaining! Alex could infodump and had a fun arc with Bumblebee, Dottie and her backstory were great lore-fillers and her mom abilities were silly (there were a lot of dads but only one mom), Robbie and Mo felt like their own characters without overshadowing the Transformers, and the other background humans were generally enjoyable.

On the other hand- Mandroid didn't really stick with me, especially after he came back after his thingy blew up. Dude is practically a zombie- let him die 😭 BUT I'm excited to see what he'll do next season regardless of how little I enjoyed him as the big baddie

This show has so many dads oml. Alex Malto, Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Tarantulas, Soundwave, where are all these dads coming from?! It's so fun, you get dads in different fonts like silly, casual war vet, PTSD war vet, not-paid enough war vet, new dad war vet, give him another chance war vet, and angry ex!

Starsceam's eyes are blue! It's so random and small but it activates my brain! Is it a design choice or something more?!

We've seen multiple stunticons but never all together in one place. I wonder if we'll get Menasor or not but, regardless, I love this version of Breakdown so much. Dude is so chill and spawned a new ship in my brain QwQ Bumbledown? Breakbee? Those two had very complicated vibes but my non-TF fan sibling agrees with me they have friendly exes energy

TERRANS- I LOVE THEM- ALL OF THEM- THEY'RE SO COOL

The fight scenes were so 💋 smooth and beautiful and I'd marry the fight scenes if they were people

I thought Bumblebee's friend he was chasing down was going to be Blurr because hee hoo I grew up watching TF:Animated and TF:Cyberverse plus Blurr is one of my favorite Transformers

Actually, my brain is infested with Bumblebee × Breakdown because seriously- this show didn't use slowmo scenes until BREAKDOWN SACRIFICED HIMSELF TO LET BUMBLEBEE ESCAPE. WHAT IS THAT?! IT TICKLES ONE OF MY FAVORITE SHIPPING TROPES OF ALL TIME (friends to enemies to lovers) BECAUSE THEY RACED TOGETHER, GOT SEPARATED, BY THE WAR, AND STILL RETURNED TO RACING WITH EACHOTHER HELP ME

Arcee with her classic car-inspired look omg 🛐 she's so cool and pretty besides for her black eye-liner thing. It looks really weird when her eyes are closed but she's very pretty regardless

Addicted to the found-family vibes of this show (It's not a TF series unless there's found family) but the especially traumatic energy of Tarantulas and Nightshade fuels my 4:47 AM mind. Tarantulas literally doesn't care about anything other than keeping this kid safe and can't tell what actually is safe or not and SACRIFICES HIMSELF SO NIGHTSHADE AND THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY CAN ESCAPE. PLEASE DON'T HURT HIM HE JUST WANTS TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH THE COOL KID HE FOUND IN HIS HOUSE ONE DAY

The size differences in this show are immaculate.

After getting kidnapped by Mandroid and cut, Megatron keeps the slice in his shoulder for later episodes and it's so cool that the continuity is there but sir, please patch yourself up! I don't hate it, it looks cool, but your armor is broken!

Please where did Mandroid get the funds to make who knows how many Arachnamechs?! The government/GHOST sure wasn't paying him while he was in his corrupted Howl's Moving Castle evil lab or sitting in his illegal fight ring.

I know the captions call Hashtag 'Hashtag' but she said she didn't have a word for it therefore her name in my brain is actually gonna be #. Just that. #. She deserves it because she's so silly. She has a fake ponytail and headset as part of her head design- it's amazing.

ALSO # MADE A REFERENCE TO "All your base are belong to use" AND I LOVE HER FOR THAT- POP OFF QUEEN

On the topic of design, Nightshade's protoform look was a little uncomfy for me with the helmet leaving their head very exposed and the random 'ear' discs. It felt weird but after they got their alt-mode they've been nothing but beautiful.

Jawbreaker my boy- you don't need an alt-mode to be so silly <3

Reoccurring Fluffy Ears is amazing

Honestly a lot of designs are either hits or misses. Megatron looked perfect to me but Optimus was off with his very flat head and weird faceplate. Like he was missing a forehead and the faceplate itself looked wonky. Soundwave was super pretty, even if his face is one solid color he absolutely rocked that look. I miss the smiley face Cyberverse Bee had on his pelvis area but at least my eyes aren't drawn to EarthSpark Bee's hips lol. Also Wheeljack. They brought back the mustache face but made it white and it feels incredibly silly and cool and scary and weird at the same time.

I think I'm done rambling for now but this might come back later hee hoo

[alligaytorswamp]

FOR THE CHARACTER ASK!

Diluc

Kaeya

Kujou Sara

Kokomi

Beidou

Ayato

EEK... THANK U .... qwq

i will hide all of the images tho lmao

Diluc - he's my bestie's manz... so i am ok with him -_-

tbh i just can't like him or care about him... he is definitely a Guy from a Game... good for him? i have him on c2 or smth bc he keeps appearing in my gacha and i Don't Like It. i dont need him! i dont want him! we just co-exist in the universe of genshin, i definitely don't hate him tho, he did nothing wrong... just not my guy i guess?

Kaeya - HEHEHHEHEEHEHHEHE (how did i not get bingo when im so crazy about him- anyways.)

so he is just my babygirl ofc no wonder, literally first love of genshin impact, my dearest main <3

i know him so well we are best friends and i also love him and it's awesome ^_^

he 100% has one of the best male design in the damn game like whoever made him was INSANE for putting so much slayfulness into one of the freebies like COME ON sorry no other character stood a chance, they fucking peaked with kaeya i can't

also fun fact every time he appears in a quest i giggle and go crazy like a motherfucker, my god he can do literally nothing for the plot and it's still a delight to stare at him tee hee

Kujou Sara - OOOHHH.. she is so cool... literally so so cool soooo much swag in her omfgggg the way she slays is beyond me. and she is so fucking pretty with her wings and all that. i can't.

i didn't get into inazuma characters unfortunately so i am far from being an expert on her actual personality but from what i got she is awesome, and her dynamic with Itto kills me <3

Kokomi - umi sonoda- i mean what... sorry mimorin as her seiyuu is such a power move...

anyways i can't say i know much about her or care about her enough? but she is a great fish girl, god tier design too! she seems epic B)

Beidou - not my woman but i appreciate her power

she is definitely very fun and even tho i can't get much into her character i still think of her fondly hehe

Ayato - ok .. listen. i. i don't wanna be mean.. so if you love the guy you should ignore what im about to say-

but... who? who? sorry this guy is so irrelevant to me i forget he exists.. all hype for him felt dumb and when he came out it felt even dumber! he just has zero swag in my eyes, he looks like a less cool recolored baizhu and i just Don't Care about him... (derogatory)

thank u again for throwing so many characters at me ily q_q

[moody-bloosh]

Call me owo-anon, tee-hee! ^w^ Can erm request a scenario for proscuitto with a new member of them wearing an OwO cat helmet like hazel and chacha from TUA but he didn't know it was a girl cuz it's wearing suit and all so they assume it's a boy but then he accidentally touch de chest--- qwq

Idk if my ask about this was eaten or not but if it's not allowed its ok uwu I imagine Proscuitto with a new female member but he thought it's a boy cuz it's wearing adorable cat helmet (like from the Umbrella academy) and suit.on their mission tho, he accidentally grab her chest (which is SOFT!?) (Sorry I'm a sucker on this kind of Idk story?archetype?? Lmao)

hello owo anon! sorry this took me a little while to finish ;; i really like The Umbrella Academy so I wanted to do it justice as well as try to infuse some more elements into this request since I found it very interesting 😊 i also leaned into the comic iterations of Hazel and Chacha when it came to making the reader + i tried to incorporate a bit of Vanya in there. since you can't have Umbrella Academy without awful parenting 😂 

Liebeslied (Prosciutto) 

“There's just nothing special about you.” 

Those words had haunted your every waking hour. Driving you to madness, driving you to sin, driving you to a luxurious prison cell that ended with you lying on the dirty and dark alleys of Naples, an unlit lighter by your hands, bleeding out with tears streaming down your face. 

Those words play in your mind. Echoing and echoing. 

Risotto introduces you to Prosciutto as his new partner. He takes in the crisp suit, a sharp ensemble indeed. Something he could definitely appreciate. While the cat helmet was certainly something. He chose not to pay it any heed. They all had their masks to wear, so what if yours was more out there than the others. 

But you are capable, if a little unhinged. Dispatching of enemies with glee, as if this was all some silly game to you. With every kill, there is a neediness, a desperation for praise. So he pats the cold metal of your helmet, he wipes away the blood that stains it.

With a gruff but kind tone he says, "good job." 

It is the first time you've ever heard those words uttered in your direction. There is a strange emotion welling up deep inside you. It felt...warm. 

On your next mission, you are assigned to take down a very wealthy bureaucrat. Your hands shake when you read the document he hands you, it shakes when the two of you sneak into the lavish mansion, it shakes when you call out your Stand. 

Your voice trembles just a little as the black confetti whips around you, like autumn leaves pushed around in the careless October wind. Prosciutto places a hand on your shoulder, as if to steady you. He squeezes, as if it will harden your resolve. 

Your voice cracks as you call out its name.

"Black Parade." 

See father, I told you I was special. 

You and Prosciutto have barely managed to take a few steps out of the mansion when you stumble. Already, he is moving to catch you. All he knows is that he was trying to steady you. Where he expected nothing, he found himself squeezing something impossibly soft…

A brief moment of silence passes over the two of you before you finally speak. 

"Is this your first time touching a pair of boobs or what?" 

He frowns, “watch your tone, brat.” 

"Let go or else I'll report you to Risotto for sexual harassment," you said snarkily.  

Before he can even come up with a retort, you are already extricating yourself from his grasp. But your legs tremble and before he can catch you again, you are falling down on the floor. He takes in the trembling in your shoulders. He doesn’t need x-ray vision to know that you are crying behind your helmet. 

“Hey Prosciutto,” you say, voice tiny and fragile. “I did a good job today, right?” 

“Yeah,” he says after a long moment. Then he kneels down, mirroring your position on the floor. Just as always his hands brush across your helmet, patting your head for a job well done.

“You did a good job today.”

[doodleniella]

Part 2 - Jikoshoukai (it’s looooooooong so please bear reading it at your own risk orz)

* I’m in my late twenties, but looks like a teenager; one time a jeepney driver mistaken me for a college student and gave me fare discount.

* Am a Taurus, I think iirc an A+? (have forgotten about it since high school, during our physical examination at the school clinic), and my birth date sounds like a Star Wars phrase pun.

* Height’s more or less a 5’5” (until that realization a month ago, I always go on believing that I’m a 5’3” lol).

* You can describe me as a (kinda) my-pace type of girl, but in my case, more like a girl who does things in a whim and more or less likely to regret doing them.

* Always bullied since childhood, that’s why I hold grudges until now haha

* First impressions (when I see one) are hit or miss. When a person did something that make me, say, cringe... 👎🏻 unless I can see some progress.

* Also cringed at wrong grammar and spelling (gdi so many apostrophe S’s I kennat—), no offense.

* Is a cat person nyaa~

* Always been drawing stuff since childhood, wherever I can set my pen/pencil/coloring materials/etc on....even on borrowed books at our university library. Shh~

* Speaking of books, since the age of two I frequently read and read and read lots of reading materials—ranging from novels to newspapers to magazines etc. Had a collection of them at home btw, paperbacks and US magazine backissues, mostly. Amongst them, had a few Jan Karon books (under the Mitford Years series) and some Lorna Landvik novels.

* Speaking of library, this is like second home to me... lots of books, computer stations, wifi (lol), air conditioning system (another lol), solo study cubicles to take a nap on whenever time calls for it, and you can borrow almost all of the books (max. 5-6 at a time).

* I’m one of the lucky few who are referred to as the Batang ‘90s (‘90s Kids)—because, unlike kids nowadays, we’ve experienced watching Tagalog-dubbed anime during weekday afternoons after school in the 1990’s and 2000’s-early 2010’s, for one.

* An anime enthusiast, always watching anime and reading manga, one of the reasons why I draw until this day—the other because of my dear aunt (may God always bless her soul~ Also am the Secretary of my college alma mater’s anime club for I guess two years idk? Ahaha~

* Cosplayed twice during college: the first one is a disaster and my second one is super goooood xD (One of my club senpais joked about the colors of the cloth used on our maid costumes—during my first year, we’ve managed a Maid Cafe during our annual University Days—being bright and vivid as the colors of the jeepney routes in our province; he called mine the Marisol, after the Marisol-Pampang route—ctto pic)

* Been fascinated with Japan and the Japanese culture since childhood: during Grade 2, I’ve purchased a Highlights Top Secret Japan puzzle set; during Grade 6, my older cousin who now based in Japan with her own family gave me CDs of Hamasaki Ayumi and EXILE, among others.

* Collected anime posters, laminated cards, and stickers during Grade 6 until all my high school years. Dunno where they are now...

* Am picky with what I watch and read, whether it’s anime, manga, or a novel/book/magazine. ‘Cause I have a damn refined taste lol

* I also have multiple fandoms across some of the genres. I’m an Hello! Project fan since 2008 (first oshimen was Morning Musume’s Kusumi Koharu, now it’s the 15th gen’s Kitagawa Rio from Morning Musume ‘20; also a BEYOOOOONDS fan—but I love all of the girls like my younger sisters....even though my real younger sister’s a pain in the arse sometimes), a casual 48G fan since AKB48’s Heavy Rotation hit the Oricon charts—and kinda supported its international sister groups too, like our very own MNL48...but kinda laylowed since late last year. Aside from MNL48, I also supported its similar (but related?) local aidoru counterparts, Aidoru Sozai and CH4U, since 2018. But, ever since that goddamn COVID-19 virus and quarantine started, the need to support the members had gradually lost in my hands (don’t worry tho, I still checked out on their SNS even if not on a daily basis).

* Before, I always listened mostly to idol songs (75% of which are H!P), but when my old phone broke (and we have wifi now) I tuned in daily to Spotify and listened to some of its playlists—to which I select a few songs and gathered them in my own playlist full of J-Tracks and old stuff.

* I’m a huge fan of Takaya Natsuki’s “Fruits Basket”, ever since I have watched the Tagalog-dubbed original/Studio Deen version on TV every Saturday morning during the early 2000’s. Read the almost-150+-ish chapters during my high school and college days, read some of “Fruits Basket ~another~”, and now currently watching the 2019 version. Also have a dog-eared TokyoPop copy of the ~Cat~ fanbook skl.

* Due to the influence of some of my artist collab buddies and a certain redraw challenge (#HaikyuuRedraw), at almost three? months, I’m basically new to the Haikyuu!! Fandom. In less than a month, I’ve watched Seasons 1 until the first half of On The Top!!—including the OVAs, read the full 400+ chapters of the “Haikyuu!!” manga non-stop (because, ‘it’s fast-paced’ as I have told one colleague before), and its spin-offs “Haikyuu-Bu” and “Let’s Haikyuu”, and watched all four compilation movies. (Now rewatching Season 2 btw...) *whispers low* Not to mention countless fanfictions and doujins...... FUN FACT: If you visited my Pinterest page, you’ll be annoyingly (imo) amazed at how many Haikyuu!!-related memes, comic panels, fanarts and stuff I have saved in my two boards. Also made some chibi fanarts (first one being Inarizaki’s Capt. Kita; will post Kenma’s later tonight) and some WIP sketches (one Hinata, one Oikawa—on an UFO, duh—and a Yachi... all of them chibified) that idk when the fuck will I start to work on them again qwq (Whew... my longest paragraph so far, sorry~)

* Created my Facebook art page and began sharing my doodles and drawings to the public since 2017 (more then three years ago), then since early 2018 started doing MNL48 and other local aidoru groups’ fanarts in trad (colored ballpens and colored pencils on cheap bond paper halves). Then early 2020, I started doing anime fanarts as part of a collab for I think half a year now.

* I have been a member of two artists’ collaboration groups on Facebook—MFA48 (specializing in mostly MNL48-related group fanart collabs) and Anime Art Collaboration Group (an exclusive-for-Filipino-artists’ collab group specializing in two-week anime collabs and other art activities, to which I’m a part of its Council as the Fukaichou/Council VP). Also a staff member at a memeposting Facebook page for more than a year now (belated Happy Anniversary to me lol~).

* Did make some padorus, a few memes—including an all-in-one virtual powerbank charger, ‘patent pending’—and stuff.

* WIPs old and new kept on piling up due to many distractions (namely, this phone I’m using rn and its many installed apps) and disturbances (my fam, on the top of the list). And I really hate it qwq hence the frustration and stress...

* A lazy person actually tee hee~ (and a big eater but kinda slim like Miaka from “Fushigi Yuugi”)

...well? Ahehehe~ hope you stick on reading all of these bullshit till the end, tho. Ja~ see y’all again! （＾∇＾）

(Hope it can fit within Tumblr’s character number parameters or something...)

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS 84

the rats have a new base, sturm goes to paris, and new students

[[cont from part 83]]

Adam: "That's the last of them..." yana:....*sigh*...what a pain... Ivan: *lying in a gurney* Q_____Q zoey: this is your fault..... Gogol: "...Which one?" zoey: *glares at ivan* you let this happen, and now my baby's gone..... Ivan: -____- "He wasn't your baby. He was some demonic hellspawn you adopted and brainwashed." Gogol: "Phew! I thought she was blaming me." ^_^ zoey: *punches ivan's leg* SHUT UP!......at least....i still have master's baby....inside me.....it feels....so good.... elizaveta: *frowns* Ivan: *screams* "Ow-ow-ow..." T~T "Young Master, help..." yana: zoey, stop being petty for a moment. Ivan: TwT -elsewhere- etta: we're heeeeere~ Walter: "..." *looks up, cups his hands* "Hello!!! Echo!!!" hans: wow, fancy. Kafka: -n- "I doubt the beds will be sanitary." Leroux: "..." etta: *looks out the window* wooooow! Leroux: *sees the city* "...” etta: so pretty. *shiny eyes* Kafka: "...Yes, I suppose it is." hans: *checking pamphlets* Walter: "Where to after we finish unpacking?" etta: let's check out the Eiffel tower! Leroux: "..." etta:.....roro? Leroux: "Yes~?" ^_^; etta: are you sure you're ok? Leroux: "J-Just fine. Why?" etta: you deserve to enjoy this trip as much of the rest of us. *smiles with concern* Leroux: "...Right. I will. Thank you." Kafka: "..." -elsewhere- Fyodor: "..." guard: ......... guard 2: call for you. Fyodor: "??? Me?" guard 2: *hands him the phone* Fyodor: *takes the phone* "..." yana: bad news boss.... *she explains what all happened* Fyodor: "...Disappointing." yana: when are you gonna get out of prison, morale hasnt been good here... Fyodor: "Wait." yana: hm.... Fyodor: "You know what is expected of you." yana:.....right... Fyodor: "So do it. I expect to hear good news." yana:...understood....*hangs up*..........(i feel i should be crying now.....but i dont feel anything.....) ...*leans back in her chair and sighs* Gogol: "..." *pokes in his head* yana: *leans her head back to look at him* <what?> Gogol: <Did he blame me?> yana: <no one's blaming you for anything, gogol.> Gogol: "..." *nods* <Good. Thank you, Boss.> yana:....<not to bother you with pointless bullshit but.....do you think there's a reason i exist?> Gogol: <Way beyond my paygrade. I don't entertain existentialist questions.> yana:....<forget i said anything then...> Gogol: <DONE!> ^w^ yana:..... -elsewhere- Magaki: "I'm done." *hands the book over* tsubaki: thank you. Magaki: *nods* "It was enjoyable. I liked the descriptions. Do you read a lot?" tsubaki: *she nods* sometimes. Magaki: "It's helping me with the language. What kind of stories do you read?" -elsewhere- Q: OwO kirako: ._.; aya: *opens arms* kirako:......*hugs Q and aya* Q: QWQ *squeeze* kirako: ^^; Dazai: "Just careful, given his ability--" Q: *HISS* kirako: ^^; noted. Dazai: ._____. Q: *nuzzle* -w- naomi:....no comment. Tanizaki: "Stay away from the child, Naomi." naomi: oh no need to tell me twice. sylvia: ..... Q: "??? Who's she?" sylvia: *hides behind kyouka* eep! >A< Kyoka: *intense stare at Q* "Stay away from Q, Sylvia." Q: ._. sylvia: o-o-okaaaay.... Q.Q;;;; Q: Q_Q *squeezes Aya and Kirako more tightly* atsushi: *sweatdrop* odasaku:...what did mori even _do_ to this kid? Q: "C-Can I stay here, with Aya and with, um, any parent?" yosano: for the time being. Q: QwQ atsushi: (never a dull moment with the agency...) Kunikida: "..." *rubs his eyes* aya:...kunkida? Kunikida: "...I'm sorry." aya: it's ok. im here, right? Kunikida: *nods* "And good for you to reach out to Shousaku." aya: .....right. Kunikida: "...We'll...have to find their new location." aya: *nods* Kunikida: "For now...let's get you a meal." kirako: what do you want, Q? Q: OwO "Cookies?" kirako: *pokes nose* after dinner. ^^ aya: pizza! Q: O\\\\\O -elsewhere- Anya: *tapping her foot* mio: ...? Anya: "They've been in there a long time..." ao: so.....t-tsugumi..is there someone you like? Tsugumi: OwO;;;; "...You'll have to be more specific." ao: do you...have romantic feelings for anyone? Tsugumi: O\\\\\w\\\\\O;;;; "...Specifically?" ao: y-yes. Tsugumi: "..." *covers her face* "I don't want to tell! I'm just someone who has a lot of love and don't know what it is that I want!" >\\\w\\\< ao:....do you think....you could love someone like me? Tsugumi: "...Wait...You..." ao: y...yes... *looks down, blushing* i've....liked you a long time now... Tsugumi: "O-Oh?" .\\\\\. "I-I'm sorry I didn't figure that out...I guess I sort of knew given how close we are..." ao: r-really? *blushing* Tsugumi: "I guess? I just didn't think to misread or anything in case it was just in my imagination that you liked me--you know how romantic and over-thinking I get reading into things too much when I start on a roll with my--" ao: tsugumi? Tsugumi: *blinks* "...Yes?" ao: you didnt answer. ^^; Tsugumi: .\\\\\\. "...I-I'd need some time to think about that one. It's a bit of a paradigm shift...But there's nothing about you that I couldn't see myself loving someone like you." ao: i see... im glad though. even if you didnt feel the same for me, i would still be glad to be with you, tsugumi. ^^ Tsugumi: ^\\\^ "I'm glad to be with you. Just...be patient while I try to figure this out? I'm sorry I don't have an answer yet." ao: i understand. mio:....*looks at anya* Anya: *has her ear pressed to the door* Q\\\\\\Q mio:...*pat pat* that's rough, buddy. Anya: T\\\T "Shut up, Mio..." mio: *pap pap* Anya: T________T -elsewhere- Lily: "YAY!" *tosses rose petals* misono: you seem happier than usual. Lily: "Spring will soon be upon us~ We'll be able to escape the chilly confines of this cramp estate and enjoy all of nature--" *throws open his coat* misono: just keep your pants on! Lily: *is standing with a pair of jeans and a sheer shirt* "??? Oh. Sure~" misono: *sigh* Lily: "Are you okay?" misono: yes. Lily: "...Okay." -elsewhere- Relan: *drenched in water* =_=; iris: *wraps him in a towel* Relan: T~T "Thank you...I didn't even see it coming..." iris: *pap pap* Arthur: *still holding the firehose* "Hang on, I see another fly--" maki: *chop* no. Arthur: >_< "You knew I couldn't be trusted!" -elsewhere- Tsukiyo: "FAAAAAAANG!" T~T "I need help..." fang-hua: whats up? Tsukiyo: "The invitation says 'Plus One.' I don't have one!" fang-hua: *sweatdrop* Tsukiyo: *sniffs* "How do I find one?!" fang-hua: im sure there's someone in the area. maybe go to a mixer? Tsukiyo: QwQ "Mixer?" fang-hua: yeah. Tsukiyo: *takes her hand* "LET'S GO!" fang-hua: it's later in the week! Tsukiyo: "LET'S GO GET MY OUTFIT!!!" -elsewhere- rowena: *rings doorbell* lenore: *perched on rowena's shoulder* Blair: "???" *opens the door* "Hello~" rowena: hello, miss blair. hope you dont mind us dropping in. lenore: *nod* Blair: "Not at all! Come in!" *wiggles a finger to set up a chair* rowena: *sits down* thank you. Blair: *heats up some water* "Tea?" rowena: yes please. lenore: *POOF* *takes a seat* Blair: ^^ "Comfy?" *sets out tea cups* lenore: as comfy as i can be. you got any seed on ya? im starvin' Blair: *holds out a hand* *POOF* "Here you go~" lenore: *nom nom* rowena: so you two know each other, right? lenore: yeah, from back in the day. Blair: "..." *smiles* rowena: what was it like? Blair: "It was...an experience." lenore: we were familiars to an old witch. it was me, blair, and melas. Blair: *stares into her tea* rowena: i see. lenore: i remember our mistress was an old lady, a bit of a hermit, even by witch world standards. Blair: *nods* "She...seemed to appreciate the company." rowena: *listening* Blair: "She was far away from others, and I think she needed companionship." *sad smile* "For many people, having a cat around can make even the most un-homely place feel cozy." rowena: right...or in edgar's case, a raccoon. Blair: "Hee hee~ I suppose so. ... Lenore, do you think our mistress liked having us around?" lenore: i think so. i mean, she had to have liked us enough to grant us magic, right? Blair: "..." *nods* "...She gave us a bit..." -elsewhere- Dazai: -n- ("He's eating all the pizza...") Kunikida: "..." ("I'm going to be reprimanded for what happened to Aya...I'm just glad she's safe...") Q: ^w^ "Want my slice, Aya?" aya: *already eating her slice* yosano: kunikiiiidaaa~ ^^# may i have a word with you? Kunikida: ._______. "...In private?" yosano: *grabs him by the ponytail and drags him off* -too violent- Q: OwO;;;;; "...Are they doing adult things?" atsushi: .__________________________________. *shocked look at Q* aya: ........................ sylvia: like t-taxes? Q: OwO *stares at Atsushi* "...Very loud taxes." atsushi: ehehehe...yeah... ^^;;;; Q: "Huh..." *nom on pizza* Kunikida: X_____X -elsewhere- Rin: "How have your classes gone?" madoka: tiring *yaaaawn* Rin: "..." *pats her back* madoka: =///u///= Rin: "I could make some tea. And some cookies..." -elsewhere- Kid: "--and then we'll have to check on when your delivery arrives, re-do the drapes in our room, fix up Father's study, and--" *turns to look at Stocking--and just stares* stocking: *has her hair in a ponytail*...hm? Kid: "..." .\\\\\. "...Sorry. I just...haven't looked at you for so long..." stocking: kid... Kid: "...I like your hair like that." *smiles* stocking: hehe~ Kid: *reaches for her hand* stocking: *squeezes and kisses him* Kid: "Mmmm~" ^////^ stocking: hehe~ Kid: "...Even if I don't say it enough, please don't doubt that you are the most beautiful person." stocking: and you're the most handsome guy, kiddo~<3 Kid: ^\\\^ "D'aw..." *hug* stocking: hehehe~ i love you so much~<3 Kid: "I love you so much, too." stocking: *smooooch* mmmm~<3 Kid: "Mmm..." *pats her back* -elsewhere- soul: .......*tucks the kids in* Damon: "Zzz..." becky: zzzzz soul:....*closes the door*....*sigh*......*glances at maka's room*............*goes in and sits on the floor* .......... *There's a bit of dust on the desk* soul:.....(i've left your room untouched for so long.......) *There's a creaking sound* soul:......(yeah....you're right....ok. i'll get started first thing tomorrow...) *SLAM* soul: ?! *goes to check* *A book has fallen from the shelf* soul:....*picks it up, dusting it off* *It looks to be a children's book* soul:......*smiles* -elsewhere- hans: *looking at a tour guide pamphlet* Kafka: *reviewing a French phrase book* Walter: "How much further?" etta: it should be coming up soon, right roro? Leroux: *looking around* "Yes... hans:....i know, this is a big challenge for you to see it again after such a long time... Leroux: "...Yes." hans:..ah. there it is. Leroux: "..." *shakes* etta:....*pats his back* Leroux: "Th-Thanks..." hans: well then, shall we go in? Leroux: *whimpers* hans:....you can wait in the car if you want to.... Leroux: "I-I can do it...R-Right, Christine?" Kafka: -____- ("Can I stay in the car?") christine?: .... Leroux: "..." *steps forward* -inside- woman: <hello and welcom-...> !! Leroux: Q___Q Woman: <gaston! is that you?> Leroux: <...> *nods* woman: <it's me, meg giry! remember?> hans: <a pleasure to meet you, ma'am.> Leroux: *whimper* hans:... leroux, if you really are uncomfortable- Leroux: "I...can't back down." hans:....right. meg: <do you want to take the tour?> Walter: "Yes, please!" ^w^ Death the Kid: Kafka: -_____- ("Ruining a moment...") -and so- meg: <this room is the main theater, where all the shows took place.> etta: *shiny eyes* woooooah! Leroux: "..." Walter: "Etta's on stage a lot, too!" meg: <is that right?> etta: hehe~ <i am an actress back home after all~> *wink* meg: <i see.> ^^ {christine: *on stage, singing*} {Leroux: *staring* ._____. } {-she looks so lovely in the spotlight-} {Leroux: "..." *sighs, leans his hand on his chin*} Leroux: T~T etta:...*pap pap* -elsewhere- Steinbeck: "Zzz..." Hemingway: *fishing at a stream* twain: =w= *also fishing* oscar: its so peaceful, right? Hemingway: "Hmm." dorothy:.....bored. =A= baum: we'll remedy that right away! Hemingway: "???" oscar: i have an idea, dearies~ why not play the~king's~game~? twain: ohohohohoho! sounds good! Hemingway: "How's that work?" oscar: well in this case, i do have popcicle sticks. one stick is marked with red, which represents the 'king'. and the other sticks all have numbers, for all the other players. everyone draws sticks, and the person with the red marked stick is the king. the king then chooses a number or numbers and gives the order for what that person has to do. Hemingway: "..." *shoves Steinbeck* Steinbeck: "Ha-Wha?" Hemingway: "We're playing a game." -and so- Steinbeck: "..." *takes a stick* emily: since we have two minors playing with us, lets keep the game wholesome, ok? Hemingway: "Agreed. No booze." ebie: ^^ dorothy: ... baum: =v= Lovecraft: .~. twain: alright. who's gonna be the kiiing~? ebie: ok! im king! hmmm.....3 has to pat 8 on the back. Hemingway: "..." *holds up 8* oscar: *pap pap* hmhm ^^ Hemingway: *sighs* *hops on* -who is the king this time?- Steinbeck: *holds up the stick* "I am the king. And...2 has to put make-up on 7." -ebie did lovecraft's face up, spiderman style- Lovecraft: ._____. Steinbeck: "D'aw..." ^^ -it was twain's turn next- twain: alright....4 and 2....have to hold haaands nyohoho` =v= emily: ... 4.... .///.; Steinbeck: *holds up 2* emily:....*hand hold* .////////////////. Steinbeck: "..." ("Huh. Soft.") oscar: my my, seem she's all red, hoho~ Steinbeck: "... ... ..." Hemingway: "Oscar, please." emily: .///////////. *steam coming off her head* Lovecraft: "...John? Are you--" Steinbeck: "... ... ... ..." ebie: O.O mr steinbeck? Steinbeck: *opens his mouth--and only a squeak escapes..." dorothy:....they're in heat, arent they? baum: D8 oscar: OvO twain: O_O ebie: ?? Hemingway: "Nah, they haven't engaged in the traditional mating rituals." emily: 0______________0 Steinbeck: "..." *lets go of Emily's hand, doesn't look at her, just stares forward* emily: ah- Steinbeck: *squeaks* "N-Next king?" -elsewhere- Shousaku: *chained to a floor* "..." zoey: you knoooow.....im pretty upset now....my baby's run away....we had to move base....all because of that little brat.....and you tried to help her.......you knocked me down....you almost hurt master's baby.... Shousaku: "..." zoey: fufufufu.....ahhhhh~ *pant pant* i wanna kill you so much~ Shousaku: "...Is that...what 'master' wants?" zoey: .......perhaps....i'd have to......ask him......*exits* Shousaku: *sighs* -elsewhere- Magaki: *lying awake* "..." otogiri:....cant sleep? Magaki: *shakes their head 'no'* otogiri:....is something bothering you? Magaki: "...Guilt." otogiri: how so? Magaki: "I didn't ask to desire human blood. It...almost feels like a natural urge to consume." otogiri: ....that's understandable... Magaki: "...Sorry. I know it's not like...I mean, I don't know why any of us are like this." otogiri:....in our case, it's easier to explain.....our master, tsubaki *whisper* his name is also tsubaki, so try not to get confused, *normal* saved us. Magaki: "...Why would he do that?" otogiri: he was lonely.....he wanted a family. Magaki: "...Makes sense. ...Did you want to be in his family?" otogiri:.....do you know how we differentiate from other vampires? Magaki: *shakes their head 'no'* -one session of long exposition later- Magaki: "...I'm sorry you lost him." otogiri: he is alive, somewhere. we're certain of that. Magaki: "Hmm. That's good." -elsewhere- etta: *nom* mmmm~ so yummy~ =w= meg: glad to hear that. this was actually the theater's concession stand long ago. Leroux: "..." *inhale* meg:...<can i talk to you a moment, gaston?> Leroux: <...Of course.> meg:.....<listen, im sorry for everything mama, papa, and big sister did to you. i wish i could have understood better, then maybe...> Leroux: <I don't blame you.> meg:...<i know coming back is....probably hard for you, given all that's happened.> Leroux: <...That's an understatement...> *looks at the walls* meg:......<even though most of the main theater and structure was damaged, there were some places that werent burned. like the basement.> Leroux: <...I could see it?> meg: <well, it's not open to the public....but this place was still your home so...i suppose i'll make an exception this time.> Leroux: *nods* <Thank you.> -downstairs- meg:....<if you wanted to gather any of your old belongings-> Leroux: <Hmm.> *walks to his previous home* -the room is virtually untouched...save for the dust- Leroux: "..." *looks at the lights* -several bulbs have burnt out- Leroux: *disappointed grunt...turns and looks at the wall* -the poster is still there, if a bit aged- Leroux: *sad smile* -upstairs- etta: *checking the gift shop*... ah! Kafka: *following* etta: *picks up a CD; 'Julia Leroux Vocal Collection Remastered Edition'* *shiny eyes* Kafka: "??? Something you're getting?" etta: mmhmm! it's gonna be a present! Kafka: "...Hm." *looks around* -there are two men talking- man 1: <yeah, i heard this place has ghosts residing in it.> Kafka: "???" Man 2: <You think ghosts are everywhere.> Kafka: *opens his phrase book* man: <it's true man! there's two ghosts in particular that stand out. 'the lady in green' and 'the lady in white'.> Kafka: *flips* (" 'Lady'?") Man 2: <'Green'? 'White'? What, plaid wasn't available?> man: <haha screw off. anyway, they were apparently singers that preformed here long ago, and supposedly died on the premises. the lady in green haunts the theater, while at night, the lady in white haunts the theater, calling out to someone, probably family.> Kafka: *trying to keep up* (" 'Singers'...'Family'...") "..." *looks at Etta--and the album* etta: <sir, is there a place i can listen to this?> Clerk: <We have a player over there.> etta: <thank you~> *listening* (pretty....) Kafka: *listening* "..." *looks up at the ceiling* -elsewhere- meg: <are you done yet?> Leroux: <May I take this?> meg: <the poster? no offense meant, but it seems kind of....old now. ^^; > Leroux: <Consider me nostalgic.> meg:....<right> Leroux: *carefully takes down the poster* "..." <Thank you.> meg: ..... Leroux: "..." *carefully rolls the poster...he's crying* meg:...... {madame giry: <this is that wretch's fault that this happened! his mother never should have given birth to him!>} meg:... (shut up...) Leroux: "???" meg: <j-just remembering something> Leroux: "..." *sad smile* <A lot of that going around.> meg:....<yeah...well, we shouldnt keep your friends waiting.> Leroux: *nods* <After you.> -upstairs- Kafka: *flipping through more pages* Walter: ^w^ "Good dancing, Harriet." harriet: *tapping on the table.....people are leaving money down* Bystander #1: <So cute~!> hans: i guess this place still attracts performances after all. Kafka: "...I'm not sure they ever stopped, Hans." meg: <we're back~> ^^ Leroux: "..." hans: how was it? Leroux: "...Bittersweet." hans:...i see. meg: <find anything you all liked?> Walter: "You got some good tunes here..." meg: <ah. well if there's anything you want, i'll tell the clerk to give you a 70% discount today> Walter: "Excellent!" <Thank you!> Kafka: "..." *sighs* ("Of course Walter speaks French...") -____- hans: ^^; Leroux: *listening* "...!" meg: ?? Leroux: "Th-That music..." meg: ??? Leroux: "..." ("Mother...") meg: <gaston?> Leroux: <What is that music?> meg: *listening* ?? Leroux: <It...sounds like mother.> meg:.... *glances at the cd* Leroux: "..." *shaking* "It's beautiful..." meg: ..... Leroux: "...W-Walter, could you put this away?" *hands him the rolled-up poster* Walter: "??? Sure." *takes off his poster canister from his back and slips the poster in carefully* etta: ?? roro? Leroux: *sniffs, wipes his eye* etta: roro? are you ok?? -in a mausoleum- ???: *listening to the CD* .....julia...............no...nononononono! *throws the CD against the wall* IT DOESNT SOUND THE SAME!! it doesnt have....your cadence.....fools....they cant match your perfection.... *a drip is heard in the room* ???:......*goes up to the body.....strokes its face* just a little while longer.......only a few more i need....then we can be together..... .........*kiss* *the body is stiff against the kiss* ???: soon we'll be together.....and the rest of them will pay....for what they have done to us.... -morning- Dazai: "Zzz..." kirako: zzzzzz Dazai: *turns* Q: zzzzz Dazai: -_____- *groans, gets out of bed* Q: *snuggles up to kirako* mommy.... uwu Dazai: *heats up coffee, waffles* Q: *sniff* O.O *gets up* Dazai: *pours some glasses of orange juice* Q: *peeeeeeek* Dazai: "??? ...Want cereal?" Q: sure. Dazai: *pours a bowl, passes it to him* Q:..... Dazai: "...Did you want yogurt or something on it?" Q: strawberries! Dazai: "I think we got some...Yes!" *grabs some and washes them before slicing them and dropping them onto the cereal* Q: thanks bi-....dazai. Dazai: "...Yeah, sure." *takes out the waffles* -elsewhere- Damon: "???" becky: mr spirit, why are we hanging out with you today? Spirit: "Because you kids deserve to have some fun!" ^^ becky:...ok? izumi: ^^ Spirit: "Where you want to go first? We could play games, check out the toy shop--" becky: *looks out the window* *The weather is warming up a bit* Spirit: "??? Becky?" becky: yeah? Spirit: "Did you want to go out for a walk? Maybe the park?" becky:...sure. Spirit: "..." *looks at Izumi with a face that screams 'HELP'* izumi: there's even a playground there too! Damon: "!!! Really?!" izumi: yep! mom took me to play there all the time when we moved to death city. ^^ Damon: "..." izumi:...it'll be ok. Damon: *sniff* becky:.... *pap pap* Damon: *hugs Becky* -elsewhere- Kafka: "Zzz..." hans: *making breakfast* *some dinosaur growls are heard with each footstep...* hans: ??? Walter: *steps out in dinosaur-foot slippers* "What's for breakfast?" owo hans: *sweatdrop* Kafka: *tosses in bed--then falls out* "...Ow." etta: *in bed, still asleep* Kafka: *crawls up* *looks into the kitchen* "Where's Leroux?" hans: still sleeping. Kafka: "...Hmph. Let him sleep, then. Is there any fruit?" hans: there should be. Kafka: *takes some from the basket, slices up an apple* "Where did the boss want us to visit next?" -elsewhere- Yumi: "Update on the city?" nygus: security cameras have been upgraded with tech from manhasset. Yumi: "..." *sighs* "That's some relief. Did footage find anyone of interest?" -elsewhere- Justin: *washing dishes* oriko: *watering flowers* Justin: *turns off the sink, dries his hands* "...The flowers look like they're coming in nicely." oriko: *smiles* Justin: "Any plans for today?" -elsewhere- Hemingway: "...I'm worried. He just sat up straight all night." Steinbeck: O_____O "Zzzzz..." oscar: you dont think the poor dear's sick, do you? baum: *prods him with a stick* i just hope whatever is wrong with him isnt contagious. that would just suck for everyone. Steinbeck: O____________O ebie: *spider mode, sitting on his head* owo Steinbeck: O_________O "...Ebie, please get off." ebie: are you still alive, mr john? Steinbeck: "Yes. What time is it?" baum: around 11 am. Steinbeck: O_________o "Jeez, that's too late. I need coffee and a cold shower." oscar: on it~ Hemingway: "And some protein, too. I'll cook up a steak with eggs." -elsewhere- Black Star: "...You sure about this, Soul?" soul: *nods* it's about that time now....i'll keep her things somewhere safe. Black Star: "...She'd appreciate this." soul:...yeah.... Black Star: "...Are _you_ okay with it?" soul:.....*nod* Black Star: "..." *pat pat* soul: i think it'll help both parties... Black Star: "True." *packs some books into boxes* "What you going to do with the kids? Put them in school?" soul: guess so. Black Star: "..." *small laugh* "You at parent-teacher conferences, though." soul: *chuckle* yeah, who'da thought... Black Star: "...How the heck did we end up with 'kids'?" soul: life's unpredictable, i guess. Black Star: "True...When do the kids' beds arrive?" soul: soon i hope. Black Star: "And that still leaves whatever decorations you want up." soul: i should probably let the kids pick their own decorations out. Black Star: "What do they even like?" soul:..... ._.;;; i need to learn more about them, dont i? Black Star: "Yep, 'Dad.'" soul: *sweats* -elsewhere- Chuuya: "..." sonia: *reading* Chuuya: "..." *sets down some boxes* "Sonia? Is that for homework?" sonia: *nod* Chuuya: "Did Kajii ask you to take notes?" sonia: i think so.... Chuuya: "...Could I help?" sonia: sure. Chuuya: *takes a sheet of notebook paper* "Let's see what to write down. What subject is this?" -elsewhere- Panda: *staring at the microwave* "Come on--hurry!" sasori: ........ {sasori: *strapped to a table, crying*} {???: "Stop that."} {sasori: <m-mama! papa! im scared!> *sob*} {???: "They are not here."} {sasori: *cries*} {???: "Relax. It'll end quickly."} sasori:.... Panda: "DING!" inka: awesome! popcorn's ready! Sancho: "What's the movie?" -elsewhere- Alone: "So what are we doing again?" shaula: hell if _i_ know. Alone: .w. "Well, you're the smart one. I mean, besides Grim." shaula: hmmm..... Kurogiri: "Ah, there you are. I had questions about why there are scorpions in tanks under the bar." shaula: they're my babies! Kurogiri: "...Your babies are too young for the bar." shaula:....har-de-fuckin-har. Alone: "Ha! Dad humor!" shaula:.....oh. 7_7 Kurogiri: "...Thank you. Now, onto other business--we have a meeting." shaula: cool. Kurogiri: "We will need the others-- ...Where are the others?" -a loud female moan sounds from one room- beatrice:....well we know where kinuta is. Kurogiri: "..." -______________- "Make it stop." shaula: so who's going in NOT IT himiko: not it! beatrice: not it. Alone: "Wait, I wasn't invited! Not it!" Kurogiri: "?!!! I-I didn't know we were doing that!" >_< twice: no-.....darn.....*opens door* O________O WOWZERS! kinuta: hm? oh, hey. Dabi: "...You mind?" twice:...meeting in a few minutes. see ya there. *closes door*.......excuse me, i need to wash my mask. *blood is leaking where his nostrils are* Kurogiri: "...Gross." himiko: *pouts* not enough for me to use. boo. Kurogiri: "Himiko, please." Alone: "...So she's a vampire?" himiko: soooorta but not really~ hehe~ Alone: "??? Vague, but not the weirdest thing I've heard." -elsewhere- Damon: *sits on the swing* ._. becky: *pushing him on the swing* Damon: "..." ^w^ becky:...*smiles and pushes* Spirit: "She seems to take good care of him." izumi: must be nice to have siblings. Spirit: "...I think it is...I wish that you had that chance." izumi: .... Spirit: "...Maka...would have liked you." izumi:...yeah... Spirit: "..." *wipes his eyes* izumi:... *pat pat* Spirit: *nods* "Thank you..." -elsewhere- Kid: *lifts up Shiori* shiori: kid! Kid: "Hello! Ready to go?" shiori: ya! Kid: *sets her in her stroller* "Let's roll." shiori: ^u^ Kid: *opens the door, wheels out* "Really bright today, isn't it?" shiori: sunny! Kid: "Yep! No clouds...but the trees are budding." shiori: OuO Kid: "Soon there will be leaves, flowers growing again--it'll be warmer." shiori: fwower! Kid: "Yes! And flowers with butterflies." shiori: buffy! Kid: ^^ "You like butterflies, too?" shiori: *giggle* Kid: "I like them, too. So symmetrical..." =\\\= shiori: ^o^ Kid: " *ahem* Let's head to the park--you can go on the swings." shiori: ok! Kid: ^w^ "And you'll go high and high up on the swing...” izumi: ?? oh, hey mr kid! becky: ?? Kid: "Oh, Izumi, Spirit. Hello!" Damon: "..." *whispers* "His hair..." izumi: *covers his mouth* ^^;; becky: is that his daughter? shiori: ? Kid: ^^; "No, this is my baby sister, Shiori. Say 'Hi,' Shiori." shiori: hihi! Kid: "You're Becky and Damon, yes?" becky:...yes? Damon: "..." Kid: *holds out his hand* "I'm Kid." becky: arent you a bit old to be a kid? Kid: ^^; "It's short for 'Death the Kid.' My father is the previous Death." becky: ...oh... Damon: Q__Q "...You're a zombie?" Kid: ._.; "...No?" izumi: there is a zombie in town, but he's really nice. ^^; Spirit: "Kid is a shinigami--a death god, responsible for putting departed souls to rest." becky:.....oh.... Damon: "..." *crying* shiori: ?? baba? becky:..*hugs damon* Kid: "...I am sorry, to both of you, for your loss. I don't know what you feel...but I have known this loss as well." becky: ...... Kid: "My mother...passed away when I was very young." becky:....oh..... Kid: "I know it hurts. And I don't think the pain leaves. But you find ways to remember and honor those you lost--and share the love you had with your parents to others who are invested in your well-being." Damon: *crying* *sniff* becky:....right.... Damon: "I-I don't understand..." Kid: "..." becky:....mr soul...said he'd look after us, right? Damon: "Y-Yeah?" becky:....then we'll have to trust him a bit more... Kid: *smiles* "I have known Soul a long time. You can trust him." becky:.... -elsewhere- Sakuya: "..." *sighs* naho: *leaning against him, her back to his chest* lilac: zzzz *his chest to sakuya's back* Sakuya: =\\\= *hugs Naho* naho: ^w^ Sakuya: "Mmm..." *yawns* -elsewhere- Meme: "How are they all?" mio:....they seem to be ok... Meme: *sigh* "I hope so. Anya looked angry." mio: ..... Meme: "And Tsugumi has enough problems..." *smiles at Mio* "Maybe we can cheer them up." mio: hmmm.... Meme: "Maybe movie night?" mio: sounds good. Meme: "Let's find something for them." -elsewhere- yana: ..... Ivan: <Master~?> yana:...yeah? Ivan: "What's wrong?" yana:....just tired.... Ivan: "I'm sorry. Perhaps nap?" yana: just woke up from one... Ivan: "Oh...Tea?" yana:...sure. Ivan: ^w^ *heats water* yana:...... {yana: .......} {Fyodor: <Speaking yet?>} {yana:.....*looks at him*} {Fyodor: "..." <I am Fyodor.>} {yana:....*grunt of reply*} {Fyodor: <And I will guide you.>} yana:...... Ivan: *sets down some cups* yana: .....*stares out the window* Ivan: "It's not the worst view..." yana:....must look nice on a rainy day.... Ivan: "Mm! Wait for spring." yana: i guess...... Ivan: "We may even be able to plant things--if we can avoid being detected." yana: *nod* Ivan: "Maybe wind chimes~" -elsewhere- Mall Customer #1: *skating* erina: excuse me, you'll have to take that outside. Mall Customer #1: "Why? Nothing illegal to skate here." erina: it's more of a safety concern. Mall Customer #1: "I'm wearing a helmet! Get off my back, lady!" erina: sir, had someone fall into the fountain earlier in the week. Mall Customer #1: "...Okay, I don't think you're listening, bitch--" erina: sir, please calm down. Mall Customer #1: "No! I keep dealing with shit from people like you trying to keep me and my skateboard down--" ???: "Is there a problem, fellow young person?" Mall Customer #1: *spins, swings his fist* Jordan: .______. *barely ducks* "!!!" erina: *cuffs the guy* sir, im going to have to ask you to come with me? Mall Customer #1: "HE STARTED IT!" Jordan: "DUDE! RUDE!" erina: sir, he only just started talking after us. Jordan: Q_______Q "You almost made me drop my purchase. It makes soda and everything--" *finally recognizes Erina* "!!! Oh! Erina!" erina: *nods* hey. i'll talk to you later, im on shift right now. ^^; Jordan: OwO " 'K-Kay! Go reprimand that miscreant!" Mall Customer #1: "That's not my name, douche!" erina: come on. *drags him off* Mall Customer #1: "Maaaaaaaaan! Mom's gonna ground me..." T~T -elsewhere- Black Star: *asleep on Soul's couch* "Zzz..." soul: *checking his phone* Spirit: [ready for them to come home?] soul: [still setting up. maybe have them sleep over @ izumi's?] Spirit: [i think they'll be fine with that. i would talk with them on the phone though--kids like to know they can talk with their parents any time] soul: [right.] Spirit: *looks at the kids* becky: *playing* Damon: *picks up a doll* -elsewhere- Blair: "..." lenore: well, thanks for having us over. Blair: *smiles* "Of course! Come back any time!" rowena: *nods and exits, waving* Blair: "..." *shuts the door...lays a hand on it* -elsewhere- Motojiro: "How do you feel?" leo: well...*rubs her stomach* Motojiro: "...Upset tummy?" leo: *shakes head* just nervous. Motojiro: "...O-Oh! Right..." *rests a hand on her stomach* It'll be okay." leo: *nuzzle* Motojiro: =w= "Mmm." -elsewhere- Leroux: "..." hans: *knock* Leroux: "??? Come in." hans: how're you feeling? Leroux: "...I don't know. I feel sad..." hans: ....i understand it was hard for you today...*pat pat* Leroux: "Yes...I miss her." hans: she's still with you... Leroux: "...In my memories?" hans: *nods* and in your heart. Leroux: "..." *sad smile* hans: get some rest. we're going to be visiting the louvre tomorrow. Leroux: *nods* "Thank you..." -elsewhere- Kid: "..." *brings Shiori inside* shiori: hehe lord death: hey kiddos~ *hug* Kid: "..." *hug* "Hello, Father." lord death: you two have fun on your walk? shiori: babu! Kid: "..." *sad smile, nods* lord death: something on your mind, kiddo? Kid: "...I met the children Soul is taking care of." lord death: ah. i see. Kid: "It brought up some sadness, to lose a parent." lord death:....*pats his back* Kid: *nods* "Sorry..." lord death: it's ok shiori: bubu... Kid: "..." *strokes Shiori's hair* shiori: =w= Kid: "...I miss Mother. And...I want to do right for her." -elsewhere- Kuro: "..." mahiru: *pacing* Kuro: "??? What's with you?" mahiru: s-sorry....just a bit nervous because of this whole school thing....what's C3 planning? Kuro: "...Nothing good, I'm sure." *digs through a closet* mahiru:...... Kuro: *pulls out a mop* "...For real?" -elsewhere- Kishiri: *blowing a bubble...and floating up with it* OoO;;; ryuuko: *shoots a feather bullet* *POP* Kishiri: *suspended in mid air* "..." *and falls like a lead balloon* *lands in a conveniently placed bush* "..." *coughs up leaves* ryuuko: *sigh* Kishiri: "I'm okay!" -elsewhere- Kafka: *walking through street, staring at a map...and lost* *grumble* ???: *walking* Kafka: "Grr...Um..." <Pardon me? I am lost.> ???: .... <i see...> -the man has long black hair and red eyes..- Kafka: ._______. "..." <Where is the metro?> man: <two blocks to the right.> Kafka: *stares* <...Thank you.> *turns* man:...... Kafka: ("Stay calm, keep walking, just your imagination...") *shudders* ("Creep.") man:....*skulks into the alley* *The alley is quiet* man:....<soon...my dearest...> -elsewhere- Dazai: *driving* atsushi: O_O;;;; Dazai: *grabs his Big Gulp, takes a sip, still driving with only one hand on the wheel* "SLUUUUUUURP. So...Excited?" atsushi: my adrenaline certainly is pumping... Dazai: "I know--errands do that for me, too. But keep your eye on the goal, and we'll be home in time for whatever Lucy cooks for you." *turns sharply* atsushi: *faceplants against the window* Dazai: "...HOLY SHIT!" *slams the brakes* atsushi: grk- Dazai: *kicks open the door, runs to the front of the car--and gets down to asphalt level* atsushi: dazai? what? *There are baby ducks and their mother walking right in front of the car* Dazai: Q____Q "I almost hit them..." atsushi: *phew* that was close.. *sits and waits for them to carry on safely* Dazai: *sits on the sidewalk, staring forward* Q______Q atsushi:.... Dazai: "The little baby quack-quacks...and their mama quack-quack..." atsushi: yeah... odasaku: ..... Dazai: "...I'm not cut out for this." atsushi:...*looks at dazai* Dazai: "Akutagawa...Q...Not exactly parental or brotherly material." atsushi:.....i think maybe you're doing better than you were. you've been takng care of me, right? kyouka too. Dazai: "..." *sighs* "You two would be fine without me." atsushi: *shakes head* if i hadnt met you, i'd probably be living on the street still. and besides....you're the one who helped me understand my ability. Dazai: "..." *nods* atsushi: *hugs* i think you're doing great. Dazai: "..." Q___Q *pat pat* odasaku:....*smiles* Dazai: "..." *looks up* atsushi: ..... Dazai: "...Is it going to rain?" atsushi: later this evening, i think... Dazai: "..." *sighs* "I guess we have our work remaining..." atsushi:...right. Dazai: "..." *stands up* "...Want to drive?" atsushi: i dont have a license... ^^; Dazai: "Then we'll practice!!!" atsushi: .-.;;; -elsewhere- Chuuya: *folding clothes* sonia: *sitting on her bed, with mito on her lap* Chuuya: "How's Mito?" sonia: she seems happy...*pet pet* mito: *meow* Chuuya: *smiles* "Good...I'll get food going in a bit." sonia: ok. Chuuya: "Anything you're craving?" sonia: *shrug* Chuuya: "Maybe some pasta?" sonia:...ok. Chuuya: "..." *sits on the bed with her* sonia:...*leans against him* Chuuya: *pat pat* "I love you." sonia: i love you too, papa. Chuuya: "...You're such a perfect person...and a gift." sonia:....*hug* Chuuya: *hug* -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Black Star still isn't home?" tsubaki: he's staying the night. soul told me he just crashed after working all day. ^^; Shamrock: "I've seen him practically lift buildings--and household moving tuckers him out?" *sets out tea and a slice of pie* -elsewhere- Gogol: *asleep on the floor* yana:.... -_-; Gogol: =w= *growls* yana:... lydia: *lifts him up and carries him to his room* Gogol: *sucks his thumb* lydia: -_-; <stop that.> Gogol: "Sing me a bedtime story~" lydia:....*sigh* -elsewhere- Crona: *shakes* mami: *holds them* Crona: "I-I'm sorry..." mami: its ok. *strokes their head* Crona: "J-Just bad dreams...So much blood..." mami: shhh, im here now… Crona: "..." *nods...inhales* -morning- Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: zzzz Kid: *hug* stocking: mmm~ =w= Kid: "Good morning." stocking: *snuggles* Kid: =w= *hugs, kisses her cheek* "Sleep well, then?" stocking: yeah. ^///^ Kid: *nods* "I feel better after... ..." *hug* stocking: glad to hear. *kiss* Kid: =\\\\= *sniff* "Th-Thanks..." -elsewhere- Black Star: *snoring, talking in his sleep* "No, Tsubaki...No, pecans are stealing my money..." -elsewhere- -seems to be raining now- Motojiro: *lying beside Leo, listening to the drops* leo: *sleeping* Motojiro: "..." *tucks her in* leo: *smile* Motojiro: <Warm enough?> leo: <yes.> Motojiro: *hug* <Any plans?> -elsewhere- Akitaru: *watches raindrops on the window, sips his coffee* -the firefly pulls up to the 8th's base- Akitaru: "???" *opens the door* miwa: *waves* heyyy~ hope you dont mind us dropping by! Akitaru: "Not at all! Come in, get dry..." -and so- sayu: *eating pancakes* Akitaru: "Eat up! We got more..." sayu: thaaanks~ nayumi: *nom nom* tamaki: =w= Arthur: *stacks pancakes into another castle tower* Akitaru: "What brings you over?" miwa: thought we'd pay a visit for a while. Akitaru: "Well, we could use the help. We're still recovering after Hoods and other work." padma: *nods* Akitaru: "I don't suppose you all have encountered any of them?" miwa: not that im aware, no. misora: i did, remember? and that creepy guy? *CRINGE* tamaki: oh right, she-....she was there... Arthur: "They could be following us, even to our frontsteps." tamaki: well we should be on our guard, just in case they sneak in our ranks... misora: ..... Victor: .w.;;; Akitaru: *nods* "I think we may go back to a buddy system." -elsewhere- Damon: "..." *picks up the spoon* sachiko: *making breakfast* Spirit: "Anything you're craving, kids?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *yawns* "...Looks good enough." soul: yeah. they're gonna love it. Black Star: "Heh...Look at you being all giddy." soul: ?? 7///7; Black Star: "You're going to be great dad material." soul: sure hope so... Black Star: *stretches* "Need anything else before I head home?" -elsewhere- Walter: *looking at the itinerary* etta: *shiny eyes* Kafka: "...Hm. Not that bad." hans: *looking around* Leroux: *points* "Then there is the cafe over there..." hans: *smiles* Leroux: "...Maybe some pastries..." etta: =w= Kafka: "..." *stomach growl* -elsewhere- Bon: "You found nothing?" konekomaru: *shakes head* Bon: "Damn it...Where could they be..." Rin: .___________.;;;;; *hiding* Bon: "I still can't get the smell of sawdust out of my nose..." -elsewhere- Sakuya: "Come on, let's head out." naho: yay! lilac: o-ok! >.< Sakuya: "We can even get you some hot chocolate!" -elsewhere- Dazai: *humming, chopping apples* Q: *staaaaare* Dazai: "...Want peanut butter?" Q: cant have peanuts. Dazai: "Oh...Good warning. How about yogurt?" Q: okaaay. Dazai: "Sleep okay?" Q: i guess. Dazai: "...You seemed quiet. Not kicking as much..." Q:....*looks down at his cereal* Dazai: "...Something's bothering you." Q:....just lonely.... Dazai: "...Aya or your new-mommy?" Q:....mama... Dazai: "Hmm...You know that wasn't your real mom." Q:....i know... Dazai: "...But you wanted her to be." Q:...*whimper* Dazai: "...Hey. Not everyone has parents...You can't just grab onto the first one who offers a hand. You got to pick better ones." Q:.........are you gonna send me back to the mafia? Dazai: "...Yes." Q:.......are they gonna lock me up again? Dazai: "...I'm going to talk to them." Q:..... Dazai: "Just...It has to get better." Q:........ Dazai: "..." *small smile* "Have a little faith in me." Q:.....*looks down at the floor* Dazai: "..." *pats his head* Q:.... Q~Q Dazai: "..." Q: uuuuuu...... Dazai: "..." *hug* Q:.....*awkward hug* Dazai: *pat pat* Q:...c-can i do one thing first? Dazai: "??? What's that?" Q: *KICK TO THE SHINS* THAT'S FOR HAVING ME LOCKED UP IN THE FIRST PLACE! Dazai: Q___Q "Ow ow ow! You little-!" Q: >XP atsushi: *sweatdrop* so much for a touching moment... Dazai: "Ow...Atsushi, finish his breakfast...I need to put ice on this..." -elsewhere- Hemingway: "At least he's talking again..." twain: hey buddy, you ok? Steinbeck: "F-Fine. Just dandy." oscar: you still look a bit red, johnny boy. Steinbeck: -\\\\\- "I'm. Fine." -elsewhere- Black Star: *opens the door* "I'm home." tsubaki: welcome back. ^^ Black Star: ^^ "Miss me?" tsubaki: *hug* Black Star: ^\\\^ *pat pat* -elsewhere- Poe: O~O "The rain just keeps coming..." lana: yeah. spring will be here soon. Poe: "Hmm...Warmer weather, then." *holds up Karl* karl: ^o^ Poe: "..." *smiles* "At least you'll get to play outside more." -elsewhere- Kyoka: "And this is us on the Ferris wheel--" *swipes the phone screen* sylvia: w-wow...that's...p-pretty high up.. .~. Kyoka: "Hmm. It was worth it for the view." sylvia: .... Kyoka: "..." *flips to another screen* "There's a petting zoo in town." sylvia: hmmm... Kyoka: "...Do you like animals?" -elsewhere- Damon: "..." soul: got a surprise for you two. becky: ?? soul: *opens the door* you're own room. becky: *shiny eyes* Damon: "!!! F-For us?" soul: *smiles and nods* we can go out and buy decorations today if you want. Damon: "...A-Are you sure?" soul: *he nods* becky: thanks mr soul! Damon: "..." *smiles* -elsewhere- Kurogiri: "I gave them some tasks to keep them busy..." ???: good. Kurogiri: "It's a rather odd group..." ???: sounds like it. Kurogiri: "They provide muscle, some new experiments..." ???: *listening* Kurogiri: "We could always release a few..." -elsewhere- Kafka: *nom nom nom nom nom--* Walter: o_o hans: .... etta: ._. Walter: "M-Maybe go slower on those macarons, buddy--or at least share--" *reaches for one* Kafka: *hiss* hans: 0-0; -elsewhere- Lily: "Welcome, Mahiru~" mahiru: hey. *wave* misono: so you're transfering to the DWMA next month? mahiru: im every bit as shocked as you are. Kuro: "It's a pain." -_- shinoa: that means we'll be seeing you more often. Lily: "You can have study groups!" mahiru: *smiles* Kuro: *grumbles* "The lessons can't be that fun..." -elsewhere- Spirit: *driving back home* -red light- Spirit: *comes to a stop* -someone is...climbing on top of the car?!- inka: >83 Spirit: "?!!! What the hell--" -light turns green- inka: YEEHAW! *The car drives forward* Spirit: .____. "..." *follows* inka: *hanging on* Spirit: *carefully pulls up to the side, signals to the driver to lower their window* driver: ?? Spirit: *shouts* "Pull over! You have someone on your roof!" driver: ?? *looks up* inka: hey. driver: HEY GET DOWN FROM THERE! Spirit: "PULL. OVER!" -the driver does so- inka: *pouts* awww... Spirit: *stamps forward* "WHAT THE HELL DID YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING?!" Inka: *sticks out tongue and runs* driver:...weird kid.... Spirit: "Oh, no, you don't!" *runs after her* -elsewhere- Patty: *holds up Takeru's jacket* "Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaall!" takeru: yeah... i-it is pretty big... ^^; hito: ... Patty: "Hee hee..." *puts on the jacket* "Hito! Look! I could fit another half of me in this!" hito: i suppose so. Patty: "Hey, how's training going?" *leans forward* -elsewhere- meg: *opens door* im home.... ???: <welcome home, young madame> meg: ?!?! <w-who are-> ???: <i have come to clean up some loose ends...> *twisted grin* -later- Leroux: "..." etta: today was a good day. ^^ Kafka: *holding a brown paper bag* =\\\\= hans: well, seems we all learned a few things today. Kafka: *hugs the paper bag* >\\\\\< "I don't have to share these..." hans: *chuckle* etta: hehehe~ Kafka: .\\\\~\\\\. "..." Walter: "Where next?" hans: maybe check out one of the parks? im sure they'll be lit up tonight. Leroux: "...Yes, they will be." hans:...it's already so late.... -singing can be heard in the distance.....a familiar voice...- Leroux: "...?!" etta: ?? roro? what is it? -it seems to be coming from the alley- Leroux: "..." *runs* hans: h-hey! wait! etta: *follows him* Leroux: ("It can't...It isn't...") *turns into the alley* -the voice seems to be coming from inside a graveyard- Leroux: *shaking...approaches* gravekeeper: ....?? <sir? why are you here so late-> Leroux: <D-Don't you hear it?> gravekeeper:.... <i dont hear anything...> -a scream is heard from one mausoleum- gravekeeper: ?! Leroux: <What the devil?!> gravekeeper: *takes out keys and heads over* hans:.....*uneasy* Leroux: *follows* Kafka: *panting* "Wh-What is he..." Walter: *wheezing, takes out inhaler* etta: roro! what's gotten into you!? Leroux: <How is this possible?! It can't be--> hans: leroux, what did you hear? Leroux: "Singing..." hans: ?? etta: well we did hear that scream... Leroux: "..." *approaches the entrance* gravekeeper: ...??! <it's unlocked?!> *opens the door* <HEY! Who's in here?!> meg: <PLEASE HELP!> ???:..............*glares* Kafka: "!!! You?!" ???: <how dare you....how dare you interrupt this....i was finally going to make them pay for all they have done...she was to be the last to bring her back....> Leroux: "..." <'Her'?> ???: <my beloved julia....she died because of this girl and her family! they tore us apart, and left her to die... i already eliminated them and their first daughter before....and now she will join them in hell...hehehe~ and soon, my darling julia will return to me~> Leroux: "..." meg:....<you.....you're erik destler....a former theater employee, right?> erik: ....<seems you have done your research...but it wont do you any good...> Leroux: <Step away.> erik: ?? meg: ?? <gaston?> Leroux: <Whatever you are planning, I cannot allow it.> erik: <i simply wish to be with my love again, how can you not understand that?> Leroux: <Believe me...I know.> erik: *putting on a claw glove* <then you would let me have this...> Leroux: "!!!" *looks around* meg: !!!! Leroux: *spots a sword* "..." *takes it from the wall* erik: <farewell-> Leroux: <Leave, scoundrel!> *swings his blade* erik: <you insufferable CUR!> *slashes* meg: *pulling off the other bindings and runs to the stairwell* Leroux: *blocks* <What did she mean to you?> erik: <she was an angel... her voice could move the heavens themselves. we were young, and so happy together. knowing she loved an insignificant man like myself, made me feel like my life was worth something.....> Kafka: *watching* "..." ("Move...Move, you idiot! Why won't you do something?!) etta: *helping meg upstairs* Leroux: *continues to slice, trying to keep Erik back* <How did you know her?> Walter: "Oh, man...What did we get ourselves into?" erik: <it is as the girl said, i was but a simple stage hand, who fell in love with an angel of music. my beloved Julia Leroux.> Leroux: <...What do you know about her family?> erik: ??? <she was pregnant with my child.....but the child is likely long dead...> Leroux: <No...That child is not.> erik:....<what do you mean?> Leroux: <I am her child!> erik:.....<you're lying.....you're lying you're lying YOU'RE LYING YOU'RE LYING!!!> *attacks* Leroux: "!!!" *dodges* erik: <i'll kill you, i'll kill you!> AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! -FWOOOM- erik: *dodges* hans: *had sent a fire blast* LEROUX! COME ON! Leroux: "..." *follows her* erik: *follows* gravekeeper: <you all go warn the police, i'll hold him off!> Walter: *already calling on his phone, trying to keep up* Kafka: "..." *not focused as he runs with them* -shrk- gravekeeper: !!! *claw through the gut* hans: !!!! erik:................*rips the soul out*....<you'll just have to do.....> *runs back downstairs* etta: !!!! meg: *shocked* Leroux: "!!!" <Monster!> *starts to run--* meg: <gaston dont! he's too dangerous!!> -halfway down the stairs, a loud screech is heard- Leroux: "!!! ..." *continues slowly down the stairs* -there is a female figure, crawling out of the casket, adorned in a green dress.....but her body has since mummified, leaving a bony withered corpse behind- 'julia': *lets out a dry groan* Leroux: "..." <No...> erik: *takes her bony hand* shhhh <there there, my love. i'm here now....> *he smiles* <absolutely beautiful...> Leroux: <What have you done...WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!> erik: <my darling julia is alive again....and as beautiful as the day we met~> *strokes 'her' face* <soon, we will be wed, and we will be together for eternity....> hans: !!!!!!!!!!! meg: *SCREAMS* 'julia': *turns to look at them* *dry groan* erik: <that girl, she is the last of the damned giry family who tore us apart.....we will put an end to them here...> 'julia': *SCREEEEEEECH* Leroux: *points the blade at them...his hand shaking* <Don't do this.> erik: <i've already eliminated most of those fiends! i even set that accursed theater ablaze! all for her!> Leroux: "!!! You...You killed her..." meg: !!!!! hans: oh fuck. erik: ?? Leroux: "...YOU KILLED CHRISTINE!" erik: oh? hans: leroux now is not the time to fly off the handle- Leroux: "AND IF IT WAS SOMEONE YOU LOVED THAT HE KILLED?!" hans: .... 'julia': *lunges at them screaming* Leroux: "..." *tries to grab her* 'julia': *dry groan.....strokes his face*.... <y...o...u..r..........f..a...t..h..e...r..s........e...y...e...s.......> Leroux: "..." *tears up* erik: <YES! FINISH HIM OFF!> Leroux: <Mother...No...> 'julia': *SCREEECH* *holding 'her' head* Leroux: "..." *crying* <It hurts, doesn't it?> 'julia': *grooan* *shaking* erik: <julia? darling? what's wrong?> *going over to her* Leroux: *aims the sword at Erik* <STAY BACK!> erik: <GET AWAY FROM HER!!> Leroux: <YOU HAVE MADE HER SUFFER! YOU HAVE MADE ALL OF US SUFFER! MURDERER!> erik: <all i've done, i did for her! after what they did-> Leroux: <This was NEVER the way to fix any of this! There has been enough death! Now stay back!> erik: <i've worked so hard to be with her again! i wont let you take her away-> ?! *he cant move* Leroux: "?!!!" etta: *holding them in place* meg: <please, just stop this! i dont know what my parents did to upset you, mr destler! cant you at least explain it to us?!> Leroux: "..." erik: ..... meg: <i know, you're both hurting, but fighting isnt going to solve this!> erik:.....<as you know, julia was a songstress, and i, a simple stagehand. we were happy, but the madame didnt approve our relationship...eventually, she had me sent away. i was gone for years, and when i returned....my darling julia was dead...> Leroux: <...In childbirth.> erik:.....<what?> Leroux: <She died...giving birth to her son.> erik:....... {julia: <you have his eyes....you have your father's eyes...>} Leoux: "..." *looks up, tears coming from one eye...his hand reaches for his mask* erik: ?? Leroux: <I am Julia's son. And yours.> erik:......*too shocked to move* hans: !!! etta:...roro... Leroux: <...This is not fair to her...> erik: ........*tears falling* <i dont....want to lose her again....> Leroux: <We can't...bring them back.> erik: .................. Leroux: <Please...Let her rest.> erik:..............*shaking* <julia.....> hans:..... miss leroux? please hold still......*looks at leroux* Leroux: <She's suffered enough...> hans:....i'll make it quick.....*ignites her* 'julia':.......... *she doesnt even scream* erik: no- NO!! *sobbing* ???: "It's okay." erik: *looks up* *There is Julia, smiling* erik:.....*holds her tightly* Julia: <It's okay...I'm here.> erik: *whimpers* <please.....dont leave me....> Julia: <I won't...I promise.> erik: *holding her, stroking her hair* hans:..... Leroux: *watches* "..." -later- Leroux: *sitting on the steps* "..." meg: <well, he'll be sent to a psychiatric center to get help...> Leroux: *nods* meg:.....*covers her face* <i cant believe mother was so unfair to them....and to you....> Leroux: *shakes his head* <None of this that...that he did was ever justified. It is I who is sorry...> meg: ?? Leroux: <I am sorry for your loss...> meg:.... <same to you....> Leroux: "..." *wipes his eye* meg:...*hug* Leroux: "..." *pat pat* etta: *hug* you're not alone, roro. dont forget that, ok? hans: *hug* Walter: *hug* T~T Kafka: >_> "..." *pats Leroux's shoulder* Leroux: Q____Q hans: ...well, we should at least enjoy the rest of our trip, right? Leroux: "T-Tomorrow...We all need rest..." hans:...right. -elsewhere- goethe: *staring at the ceiling* ...... Jakob: -3- "I'm bored." wilhelm: im hungry =3= goethe: same. wilhelm: ...hey mr goethe, why do you hate that four-doors guy so much? [note; he means fyodor] goethe: cause he's a sack of shit. Jakob: ._. "...Oh. How is he a sack of shit?" goethe: lets say our goals contradict each other. Jakob: "...So he doesn't want to help ability users?" goethe: far from it kid. {goethe: 'eliminate the sin of ability users’, you say?} {Fyodor: "Of course."} {Ivan: "..."} {hans:...} {goethe:...*giggles....before he starts cackling*} {Fyodor: "???"} {Ivan: *head tilt*} {hans: johann?} {goethe: oh my god! HAHAHA! how ludicrous! how unthinkable! KAHAHAHAHA! i heard that russians had an odd sense of humor, but i didnt think it was this bad! HAHAHAHA!!!} {Fyodor: *smiles* "I was not joking."} {goethe: oh this has to be a joke, otherwise, i draw one of two conclusions. *holds up one finger* conclusion number 1, you're stupid. *holds up two fingers* conclusion 2, you're REALLY freaking stupid!} {Ivan: "HOW DARE YOU INSULT MASTER, YOU LAYABOUT!"} {goethe: seems i just did. do you have a problem with that?} {Ivan: "Let me hurt him, Master--"} {Fyodor: *holds up a hand to say 'no'*} {hans: *glares at them*} {goethe: it seems our goals are too different. an alliance between us is impossibly impossible!} {Fyodor: "Well, that's disappointing. And a bit of a stumbling block."} {goethe: not my problem. you may now kindly leave the premises, and throw yourself into a burning pile of shit on your way out.} {Fyodor: "You misunderstand. When I encounter a stumbling block--"} {*CRASH*} {*Ivan's Golem fist attacks*} {hans: !!! *fire blast*} {Fyodor: "I knock it down."} {Ivan: *tries to encase the fire in rock*} {hans: !!! *flame blast at ivan's feet*} {Ivan: "!!!" *leaps back* "Witch!"} {hans: no, just gifted is all.} {goethe: *grins*} {Fyodor: "..." *stares at Hans*} {hans: i believe he asked you to leave.} {Fyodor: "..." *smiles* "Tell me...Have you ever had a nosebleed?"} {hans: ?? what does that have to-} {*SLAM*} {hans: *knocked back*} {goethe: !!} {Fyodor: "Thank you, Ivan."} {Ivan: ~<3 *has a Golem that knocked Hans*} {Fyodor: *walks up to Hans, removes his glove*} {hans: !!! *FIRE BLAST*} {Ivan: <MASTER!>} {Fyodor: *stops just short of the flames...but his hat catches a small flame*} {hans: *smirks* i may be knocked down, but im not knocked out.} {Fyodor: "..." *smiles* "The next time I touch you, you'll be dead."} {goethe: then hopefully we never cross paths again.} {Fyodor: "...Hope as you wish. But I do not ignore the possibility." <Until we meet again.> *turns*} wilhelm: *gulp* ._.;;; miss hans is badass. Jakob: "Those men sound dangerous..." goethe: just keep an eye out for them, ok? wilhelm: will do. ._.;; -elsewhere- Relan: "It's a bit more crowded now." ^^; "How long are they visiting?" shinra: not sure. i think oubi mentioned something about another training camp? Relan: "Oh..." *rotates his shoulder* "Hope it's not as rough as it could be..." -elsewhere- Kishiri: -_____- "I don't wanna..." ryuuko: kishiri.... Kishiri: "It's dumb. More training and working together?" ryuuko: *hard glare* Kishiri: "..." Q____Q "Don't look at me like that. I'll do it." ryuuko: glad to hear that. -elsewhere- Todoroki: *walking home* ochako: see you guys tomorrow!....hm? oh hey todoroki. *wave* Todoroki: "Oh. Hello." *smiles, waves* ochako: just got off shift for the night. *streeetch* Todoroki: "...Oh. How...did it go?" ochako: it went pretty good i think. ^^ Todoroki: "How far along are you with raising money?" ochako: i should have enough for a sleeping bag by april! Todoroki: "That's great. Will you continue after that point?" ochako: ....*sweats* Todoroki: "...Sorry, I said something wrong, didn't I?" ochako: oh no, you didnt do anything wrong! ^^; though it brings up a moral dilemma. it's a temporary job, but i dont want to feel like a quitter. =3= such is the struggle of life. Todoroki: "...People do move from job to job. You're just getting that experience sooner than most. And is this the kind of job you thought would lost longer than just a few months?" ochako:...that is a good point. Todoroki: "..." *nods* "I know you'll do what you need to." ochako: *smiles* thanks. Todoroki: "You're welcome. ... Heading home?" ochako: yeah. Todoroki: "Same..." -awkward silence- ochako: soooo... Todoroki: "...Which way is your home again?" ochako: this way. -morning- Shotaro: *hanging from the ceiling* "Zzz..." setsuna: showtaro, breakfast. ^^ Shotaro: *eyes open* OwO *has bat teeth, wings, and feet* "Coming!" *descends from the ceiling* mana: so kepuri, you used to be in the dokeshi federation too, right? Kepuri: "Um...Yeah?" mana: how did you first find out about being a dokeshi? Kepuri: "...When I stopped growing taller." T___T nea: well, at least its better than being locked in a freezer. Kepuri: "?! Seriously?" nea: by an enemy family. it was really cold in there, i begged for someone to save me...and thats when my abilities awakened. Kepuri: "...And I can imagine what happened to them?" saki: i see. *writing something down* Kepuri: "??? What's that?" saki: im just working on a little pet project. *shows the paper; it seems to be a note on all the dokeshi living in dokeshi house, their ability, condition, and some side notes* chie: wow. impressive. Kepuri: "That's...thorough. And kind of wiki-y." *looks over Saki's shoulder* -there are notes indicating if an ability was awakened by necessity or by chance- Kepuri: "Hmm...Could be useful for determining patterns as to how Dokeshi are awakened--" *stone face* -kepuri's height; 4'10" (sans heels)- Kepuri: "That...is off by a half-inch." saki: well i did double check medical records- Kepuri: "...Wait. HOW DO YOU HAVE MY MEDICAL RECORDS?" setsuna: ^^; saki:..... >w>;;;; io: bwah? Kepuri: "..." *cracks her knuckles* -elsewhere- Relan: "...Is she supposed to be an idol singer, or just a poser?" padma: well.... *looking around* she accidently burnt her parents when she was younger. badly, and she uses her 'idol persona' as a coping mechanism. Relan: "...Oh, God, I'm sorry..." padma: it's alright. you didnt know. *adjusts her glasses* Relan: "You've been in the squad long?" padma: yes. i was one of the founding members. Relan: "O-Oh? Were you in another brigade before?" padma: before founding squad 0, miwa and i used to be in the 3rd. Relan: "How was the commander?" padma:....miwa and the 3rd's commander....didnt see eye to eye. Relan: "...Oh. I...understand that." -elsewhere- meg: *holding a camera* <alright, all together now.> -they're all posed to spell out 'paris'- etta: ^u^ Leroux: TwT Walter: *holding his pose as "S"* "THANK YOU, YOGA!" Kafka: *just standing as the I* "..." -_- meg: say cheese! etta: cheeese~<3 -click- Kafka: -____- "We done?" Walter: *stretches* "How did it turn out?" meg: <looks great!> Leroux: *stares at the photograph* "..." ("Mother...I think I found...another family...") etta: ^^ hans: *smiles* Leroux: "..." *sniff* Kafka: "???" etta: roro? are you ok? Leroux: "I-I-I'm...fine. Just fine." Kafka: "..." *sighs* "Here." Leroux: "???" Kafka: *hug* etta: awww, hehe~ ^^ Kafka: "There. Just a hug. Completely normal hugging. Just...normal." Walter: "Forget that noise!" *group hug* etta: *HUUUG* hans: ^^; meg: ^^; Leroux: "P-Please...You're all squeezing Christine." *holds up the doll* "Isn't that right, Christine~?" hans: ...*sweatdrop* meg: .... Kafka: "..." *somehow facepalms inside the hug* Walter: ^^; "Same as it ever was..." etta: *sniff* true love as its finest. *wipes her eyes* Kafka: "..." ("What the *@%# kind of definition of 'love' is that?") hans: i guess the more things change, the more they stay the same. Leroux: ^w^ Kafka: "CAN WE GO HOME NOW?" hans: next stop, the new base in death city! Walter: "AMERICA!" Kafka: "...Let's not. It's full of weirdos." hans: boss' orders. Leroux: "BROADWAY! BRIGHT LIGHTS!" Kakfa: T_______T hans: it's in nevada. Leroux: "...RENO COMMUNITY THEATER!" -elsewhere- Lucy: *flipping through some photographs* "..." -some pictures of kirako during her high school years- Lucy: "...Did you like high school?" kirako: it was nice. Lucy: "...Did you like high school?" kirako: it was nice. Lucy: "...They have those in school? What do you do?" kirako: my job was to make sure all the books were in order. Lucy: "Ah. There's something like that at the Academy's library--Edgar told me about it." kirako: *smiles* {Lucy: "No! Give it back!" *she's at the river* "Give me back my book!"} {girl: aawww, you want _this_? *looks at them* its not even that good.} {Lucy: "Just because you can't read and need pictures isn't my problem! Please, it's all I have--"} {girl: how good are you at swimming, pipsqueak?} {Lucy: "...!!! No--!"} {girl: *toss* oopsie~} {Lucy: "..." *wheezing, huffing* "YOU JERK!" *rushes forward* } {girl: *shove* whoops~} {Lucy: !!! *SPLASH* "*gulb* H-Help!" *waves her arms* "Help--" ??:...cy? lucy? *shaking her* lucy are you ok? Lucy: *panting, shaking, struggling to breathe* "N-No!" kirako: lucy! please! Lucy: "..." *sobs* kirako:.....*hugs her* shhh, there there.... *head pet* Lucy: *shaking* "...I-I'm sorry..." kirako: it's ok... Lucy: "..." *sniff* "J-Just a bad memory..." kirako: you're here now. Lucy: *nods* "A-And I can swim like a dolphin!" kirako: should be useful when the pool opens up again. Lucy: *sniffles but looking proud* "I'll swim circles around the rest!" kirako: we believe in you. ^^ -elsewhere- Dazai: >_> yosano:...nervous? Dazai: "Not looking forward to...this. Shin-damage. Whatever Chuuya will do. And what they'll do to Q..." Q:....*shaking* Dazai: "!!! Th-That's just..." *sigh* "We'll see. If it's that bad, I'll pull you out." Q:..... Dazai: "Sure." yosano: we'll have to be careful. given the warrant on the mafia.... Dazai: "...Got any sunglasses?" yosano:...do you really think that's gonna help him? Q: *hugs his doll* Dazai: "Sure. Hat, sunglasses--maybe put him in a girl's dress--" Q: wouldnt be the first time i've done it. Dazai: "Perfect! Who has a little girl's dress?" yosano: ..... aya: noooope. atsushi:......... maybe just get him a coat? Dazai: *glares at Aya* "Oh, come on! You _are_ a little girl!" Kunikida: -_-# *hands Atsushi a coat* -rip dazai's shins. again- Dazai: Q_____Q atsushi: here you go, Q. Q: thank you mr tiger, i can see why akutagawa loves you so much. atsushi:...^^;;;;; riiiight..... Kunikida: "At least Lucy wasn't here to hear that..." atsushi:.... QwQ;;;; Q: ?? Dazai: "Just...help my poor legs get into the car..." -elsewhere- Motojiro: "--and that's why the taste of pudding reminds me of head injuries!" katya:...thats.... pushkin: i dont even know how to feel about that. Motojiro: *holds up pudding cups* "Feel like vanilla or chocolate?" -elsewhere- Daisy: "..." *staring into her tea* louisa:....?? Daisy: "...What were you doing before you worked with Fitz?" louisa: i did attend school, even though i didnt have very many friends. Daisy: "Hmm...Bullied?" louisa: i just kept to myself. Daisy: "Never had to deck a girl in PE?" louisa: oh heavens no! Daisy: "Hmm. I had to put two in a locker..." louisa: ._.; Daisy: "...Although now that I think about it, maybe _I_ was the bully? ...Huh." louisa: *sweatdrop* Daisy: "Hmm. So, after school, you just jumped into the organization?" louisa: lord francis did see potential in my ability... Daisy: "What, he was checking out high schools or something?" louisa: n-no! he just heard about my ability through word of mouth! Daisy: "He must have some connections, then...Given how he was able to trick Tom, not too surprising, then." louisa: yeah.... Daisy: "I wonder how Tom is doing in prison..." -elsewhere- Aizawa: "...You look like shit. Didn't you sleep?" yuuji: *groaning into his desk* Aizawa: "..." *puts a blanket over his shoulders, takes a travel pillow out of his drawer* yuuji: thanks. Aizawa: *pat pat* "Get some sleep...We'll catch up later." yuuji: will do, dad.... Aizawa: "..." *turns, goes back to his desk...small smile* yuuji:...zzzzz Aizawa: "..." *goes back to grading* -elsewhere- Yohei: "..." *picks up Toru* toru: baba! Yohei: "..." *smiles* {Mr. Nanami: "He's still locked in his room?"} {mrs nanami: he said he was working on something. *knock* yohei? sweetie?} {Yohei: "One second!" *turns one lock...then another, another, another, another--*} {mrs nanami: ._.; } {Yohei: *finishes unlocking the door, peeks out* "..." ^w^ "I made something!"} {mrs nanami: oh, how lovely. we thought you'd be hungry, so we made you a bento.} {Yohei: "??? Really?"} {mrs nanami: *hands it to him* ^^} {Yohei: "..." ^^; "I lost track of time...Thank you, Mom."} Yohei: "..." *holds Toru, takes his phone, taps 'Mom and Dad'* mr nanami: y'ello? Yohei: "Hey, Dad..." mr nanami: how's it going, yohei? Yohei: "Doing okay...Toru wants to say hi to Grandpa." toru: baapa! mr nanami: hey sport, how're ya doing? toru: *babble* ^o^ Yohei: *smiles* "How are you, Dad?" mr nanami: doing well, you're mother's doing good too. Yohei: "Glad to hear. Any plans this week?" -elsewhere- Damon: *sips fruit juice* =w= soul: *making lunch* Damon: "Mr. Soul? What are we doing this afternoon?" soul: we're gonna head to some stores for decorations for your room. becky: awesome. Damon: "Can we get stars?" soul: sure. like those glow in the dark ones, right? Damon: *nods* soul: sure. ^^ Damon: "..." ^_^ -elsewhere- Steinbeck: *thumbing through the atlas* "Hmm..." *marks a line* ebie: *peeeek* Steinbeck: *not even turning around* "Come in, Ebie." ebie: *takes a seat* whatcha doooin? Steinbeck: "I was thinking how to map our next trips...Maybe some interesting places to visit." ebie: like where? Steinbeck: "Might be some interesting spots in the Carolinas." ebie: *loooks* *Steinbeck marked one location: 'Moon Eyes'* ebie: ooooh. Steinbeck: *nods, not looking up* "Been rumors of different people we've never seen..." -elsewhere- Hyde: "So your parents run a business? But what do they do for fun?" ochako: well, we have gone on a few hikes in the past. and sometimes my mom and i do disc shooting. Hyde: "Oh--didn't think you were a disc shooting kind of person." ochako: you'd be surprised. pe-chew! Hyde: ^^; "Okay, Trigger. But you don't cheat with your Quirk on that, do you?" ochako: of course not! >3< Hyde: "A'ight, a'ight...But I think the judges better keep their eye on you out there." -elsewhere- Shima: "--and that's all I can report." illuminati higher up: hmm, i see. Shima: "Is there anything else?" -elsewhere- Dazai: "One kid's meal and one bacon burger." employee: coming right up. Q: *in big sunglasses, coat, and a wig* Dazai: "So, what kinds of toys does the kid's meal have this month?" -later- employee: here you go....sir...*notices Q* Q: *siiiip, wave* employee: ._.;;; Dazai: ^^;;;;;;;;;;;;;; "Please don't stare at my little sibling. They're sensitive." employee: i...see....have a good day sir.........*looks at coworker* Employee #2: =____= "I don't get paid enough to question." employee: dude....i think that was an E.T. Employee #2: "I wouldn't know--I'm so high everyone looks like an alien." employee: dammit dude! -elsewhere- Lily: "Be still!" misono: >~~~~< Lily: "It'll just be to check your overall health. Unless you want my nurses and I to handle it~" misono: *whiine* Q~Q;;;; Lily: "...Maybe the doctor will give you a lollipop at the end~" Dr. John: *steps out* "Oh, there you are!" misono: ._.;;; Dr. John: "Your doctor asked me to bring you over--I didn't see that you had an appointment with an OB-GYN." misono: O_O LILY!! Lily: "That won't be necessary~ Misono has not gotten any girl pregnant yet." misono: *pierced with an arrow that reads 'ouch'* Dr. John: ^^; "I see...Well, bring along your, um...partner." misono: =~=;;;;;;;; Lily: "I'm his nanny!" misono: (kill me.) Dr. John: "...D'aaaaaaaaaaaw!" *shiny eyes* "So considerate! Right this way--the nurse will see you in a moment." misono: if it looks like im crying, im not. Dr. John: "Nervous?" misono: i need to pee. Dr. John: "...I think we have a bedpan over there--" misono: D8< Dr. John: "Kidding--kidding! The bathroom is next door on the right." -elsewhere- Magaki: "It's...still weird." tsubaki: ?? Magaki: "..." *inhales* "Okay. This house isn't as big as I've seen other ones, yet you can fit so many people in it. You two do missions, yet Black Star seems far behind so many other people. And I still don't understand so many arrangements, where people came from, how they got here, what is a 'Mahiru,' and--" tsubaki: easy now. one at a time. Magaki: *sighs* "Okay...Tell me about your missions with Black Star. What are your other ones like?" tsubaki: well, part of our job is to find monsters causing trouble and-....put them to rest.... ^^;;; Magaki: "...Yes. And you collect their souls." tsubaki:...thats right. Magaki: "And the souls...do something to your weapon form?" tsubaki: in a manner of speaking. Magaki: "...Is this like a video game?" tsubaki: eh? Magaki: "Sakuya was showing me one. Do you collect souls to level up and unlock some other feature?" tsubaki: i....guess so. ^^; Magaki: "And when you receive this upgrade, what will you do?" tsubaki:....not sure yet. -a few days later, it was march- Kuro: "...Well, this was fun. Let's go home now." *tugs his sleeve* mahiru: oh no you dont. *heads up the steps* Kuro: *whines* "There are too many steps..." -and so- mahiru: *pant* we....made it... TTuTT Kuro: Q________Q "That was the harshest ordeal...What monsters make this school? I don't even see a handicap ramp..." misono: there is. you just have to have the key for it. Kuro: "..." *climbs up, grabbing Misono by the collar, shaking* "You could have told us at any time..." misono: -__- lets just get you to your starting class, ok? Kuro: *grumbles* -there seem to be a few new faces at the school- Kuro: "I don't know who any of these people are." Lily: *in butterfly form on Misono's head* "New faces!" girl: *playing on a PSP* Kuro: "..." *looks at the PSP* girl:....*looks up* Kuro: "...Cool PSP." girl: <thanks> Kuro: "?? Um...Qué es ustedes jugando?" girl: <persona> Kuro: "Man...I wanted that--but he won't buy it..." girl: *glances at mahiru* mahiru: um... <hi> *wave* girl:...<your boyfriend?> Kuro: "...No." girl: <oh. ok> mahiru: kuro? your face looks red. Kuro: =\\\\\= "Just get me to class already so I can sleep." -elsewhere in school- sayaka: new students~! so hype! *Someone is holding an umbrella, walking through the outdoor hall* sayaka: hmm? well hello there, newcomer! Magaki: "!!! ..." *nods* sayaka: how do you like it here so far? Magaki: "...It's rather bright." *puts on sunglasses* sayaka: well it is springtime now. Magaki: "Yes...How long have you been here?" sayaka: i'v been here a long time, so im pretty experienced! *kung-fu chops and bumps into someone* oh shi- sorry about that! ???: its alright, sayaka. sayaka: wait.......*rubs eyes* HITOMI?!? hitomi: ^^ *wave* Magaki: "...???" sayaka: Owo; sorry kiddo, didnt mean to interrupt our chat there, just happy to see an old friend, haha. hitomi: ^^;; Magaki: "Oh." *small bow* -elsewhere- hans: *hugs goethe* we're here. wilhelm: *gag* grown up love, groooss. the cooties! Jakob: >_< hans: *sweatdrop* Goethe: *strokes her head* "Glad you're...*yawn*...here." hans: ^////^ etta: paris was a reeeeally eventful trip. Leroux: "..." *holds 'Christine' close* Goethe: "...Huh. What's up with Leroux?" etta: a really. eventful, week. Jakob: “....Ok?” wilhelm: ...where are our gifts?! hans: we have them right here. wilhelm: AAAWESOOOOOME! 8D Jakob: ^w^ Kafka: "Zzz..." =_= harriet: o)_(o Walter: *stretches* "I call dibs on my room!" *runs* hans: ^^; Goethe: "Zzz..." hans: *sweatdrop* Leroux: *looks around* "It's a sizable location..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Zzz..." tsubaki: .... (will they be ok?) Black Star: *yawns* *opens his eyes* "...Hey." tsubaki: *smooch* *smiles* Black Star: ^\\\\\^ "...Where's everyone?" tsubaki: kids are at school, grownups are here Black Star: "...How you think the kids are?" tsubaki: well, i hope. -elsewhere- Q: ...... Motojiro: ^w^ "And that's how you do trig!" sonia: ah. Q: ...... Motojiro: "...Q? Is it okay?" Q:...y-yeah. sonia:...i think he's just sad about something. Motojiro: "Ah...Being away from here takes some re-adjustment..." leo: *concerned* Q: "..." *sniffle* leo: *hug* Q: .\\\\\\. "Wh-What?" leo: it's ok. Q: "B-But...I miss my mommy..." leo: *looks at motojiro* Motojiro: "...Then...perhaps seek family elsewhere?" Q: "???" leo: we can be your family. all of us. Q: Q_______Q "R-Really? B-But I thought...You're going to lock me away again..." higuchi: can you behave yourself, Q? Q: "Uh-huh...Unless it's Dazai. Then I want to kick him." higuchi: and mori. he is terrible. the worst kind of terrible there is. Q: "...Okay. I-I'll not hurt anyone else..." higuchi: *head pet* then thats all we need to know. ^^ Q: QwQ "..." *hugs Higuchi* higuchi:.... TwT kuniko: ._.; Gin: ._.; Motojiro: *sniff, wipes his eye, puts a hand around Leo* leo: *smiles* Q: >w< "And can I see Aya?" -mass sweatdrop- Q: OwO "...???" higuchi: i'll give you a soft 'maybe' on that. Q: "I'LL TAKE IT! Then we can make it a hard yes!" pushkin: *CHOKES* katya:.....<what the fuck....> Gin: *glares at Pushkin* "No." pushkin: I DIDNT EVEN DO ANYTHING! D8> Q: *smiling, flowers of happiness practically blooming off of him* =w= -elsewhere- Sid: "Oh, Izumi--got a sec?" izumi: yeah? Sid: "Some of the new students are having difficulty getting around--can I have you guide one of them around?" izumi: sure thing, sir! Sid: "Great!" *looks behind him* "Hey, come on--stop hanging back and say 'hi' to Izumi." izumi: *wave* mahiru: hey. Kuro: "Zzz..." Magaki: ._.; izumi: ^^; right this way please. -elsewhere- Damon: "...Mr. Soul?" soul: yeah? Damon: "Why do you have a motorcycle?" soul: transportation. Damon: "...Without a helmet?" soul:...*puts on helmet.....gives helmets to the two of them* becky: ... Damon: "..." *looks around* "...Is there a sidecar?" -elsewhere- stocking: *snuggle* u///u Kid: ^\\\^ "Care for another treat~?" stocking: yes please~ Kid: *offers a blindfold* stocking: oh~ *puts it on* Kid: "Keep your eyes closed..." *reaches under the bed, removing a box of chocolates and some chocolate-dipped fruit* "Say 'ah'~" stocking: ahhhh~ Kid: *slips a small chocolate into her mouth, his finger just brushing along her lips* stocking: mmmmn~<3 Kid: *smirks* "Want to make it more delicious?" stocking: how so~? Kid: *brushes a cloth strap along her right wrist* stocking: ah~ Kid: "May I?" stocking: yes... Kid: *ties her wrists carefully to the bed...removes the blindfold...he's shirtless, holding a chocolate up to...his lips* stocking: o/////o i fucking love you, you know that? Kid: "Hee hee...I love you, too...But how badly do you want this chocolate~?" stocking: so fucking bad...*squirms, her tongue hanging out of her mouth* Kid: "Say it...again." *holds the chocolate at his teeth, as he leans to her face* stocking: kid, sweetie, please... Kid: *lets the chocolate rest on her lips--* stocking: mmmm~ Kid: *slips the chocolate onto her tongue, leans back, smiles at her* stocking: hehe~ ^///^ Kid: "Did the tantalizing influence make it tastier~?" stocking: you know it did... Kid: *strokes her cheek* "And there's more...because you deserve so much more." stocking: ahh...*looks down, licks her lips* Kid: "What do you want next? Perhaps the strawberry?" -elsewhere- Haumea: *tapping a finger on a radio* "...Nothing yet." guruna: kururu.... Haumea: "Guruna, anything you heard upstairs?" guruna: not that i heard, no. Haumea: "I keep asking around, someone to sense the Fifth--nothing. Nothing!" *holds her head* "AAAH! So annoying..." -elsewhere- Akitaru: "I used to read this to my kid all the time..." sayu: *pats the sheep* fluffy. Akitaru: ^^ "Yep! Really good for learning the senses, words...It's cute." sayu: hehe. ^^ Akitaru: "Want to read a few of these?" sayu: can i? *shiny eyes* Akitaru: "Sure thing! Just stick to the appropriate books..." *takes out a manual* "Something like this may be a bit boring." -elsewhere- Kafka: "And how exactly did you afford this place?" goethe: you'd be surprised. Kafka: "I'm sure I would...I don't remember seeing it budgeted." goethe:...well, im gonna go for a walk now. Kafka: "Hmph. Meeting someone, I'm sure." goethe: maaaybe.... Kafka: "...I have work to finish here." *turns back to his files* -elsewhere- Dazai: "..." atsushi:...dazai? Dazai: "Hmm? What's up?" atsushi: you ok? Dazai: "...Just thinking about Q." atsushi:...oh..... Dazai: "I mean, it's not like we can just walk into the Mafia and see how they are doing..." atsushi:....yeah....just how _did_ info on the mafia's actions get revealed? i know the rats have something to do with it... Dazai: "You'll have to ask Ranpo for that--seems someone started spreading intelligence...or that the intelligence just popped up." atsushi: ..something seems off with him, though....he seems sad about something... Dazai: "After this case especially...I think the disappearance of the suspect is part of it." atsushi: *concerned* Dazai: "..." *slides a newspaper to Atsushi* atsushi: *examines* *It shows an arrest the Agency helped make last week* Dazai: "Look at the fourth paragraph--how they refer to one of us..." atsushi: *squints* Newspaper: "--with some of its members having alleged to have involvement with organized crime--" atsushi: !!?? Dazai: "...Better keep an eye on Kyoka." atsushi:...right... *looks at the main article....a 2nd murder....* Dazai: "And other crimes..." atsushi: ..... newspaper: -a deputy commander of the coast guard was found with his head melted down to the bone by corrosive acid. cause of death was neurogenic shock. Dazai: "Not how I would've written the article. I think 'he has no head' is a clear enough cause of death." atsushi: ...... Dazai: "I know Kunikida is trying to get Ranpo to find a trend--but it's not easy." atsushi:...do you have any errands for me right now? Dazai: "Yes." *hands an envelope* "I need this deposited." *hands a key* atsushi: got it. *takes the items and heads out* Dazai: "..." *shakes slightly* -on the subway- atsushi: ...... -an individual with white hair is seated a few spots down from him- ???: .... atsushi:....?? ???:....*glances and smiles* atsushi:... ??? ???: you have a fascinating ability... atsushi: wait how do you- -the person is gone- atsushi:.... ._.;;;;; (that was weird...) .... (well, here's my stop.) *exits* *The stop looks rather busy* atsushi:.... (i was probably just seeing things....) *heads to his location...* *There's a bank on the corner* atsushi: *heads in* -elsewhere- child: *running, with a loaf of bread under their vest* *A hand reaches out of the alley* child: ?! *The child is grabbed and pulled in* child: ?!?! h-hey- Goethe: "Shh...They'll find you otherwise." child:......... Goethe: "Trying to hide?" child:....*looks away* Goethe: "Hey. I'm no snitch. It's too exhausting." child:...whats it to you? Goethe: "I'm a curious person. That's about the most busyness I can handle." child:.....maybe i sort of...'borrowed' some bread.... Goethe: "So, stole." child:.... *grumble* 7~7 Goethe: "No cash?" child: i...dont have much on me.... Goethe: "That sucks. And no parents?" child....i do have them, just not in the city… Goethe: "Then how did you end up here?" child:....left home. Goethe: "...Bad terms?" child: i just.....felt trapped. Goethe: "Ah...I know that pain." child: ? Goethe: "Just need a break from people...I had to get out from my, um, 'family' of sorts." child: ...... Goethe: "Just kind of cramped, so I figured I'd take a walk, see what's what." child:....what does that have to do with me, then? Goethe: *shrug* "Beats me. I'm the one making conversation while you hide from the fuzz." child: hmm.... Goethe: "Think you'll go back home?" child: doubt it. its too restricted, i just want to be free to live my life how i want to. Goethe: "...Need some help with that?" child: ?? Goethe: "Maybe just something so you're not scrounging around for food like a common thief." child:....like what? Goethe: "Tell me something--if you could have something to make things easier for you, what would it be?" child: .....i want freedom to go where i please. to be free like water, i guess. Goethe: "...What's your name?" child: uhh... george! george eliot. Goethe: "Well, George, I can help you. I am an ability user." george: ability user? Goethe: "Haven't heard of them?" george: vaguely, through word of mouth. Goethe: "Well, they're not like Dokeshi with any condition, and they aren't Quirks that can be genetic and bodily--it's like something you gain." george: ....alright, what are you able to do then? Goethe: "I can give abilities." george: .... Goethe: "I can give _you_ an ability." george: how is this gonna benefit me? Goethe: "You would be given freedom of movement..." george:... Goethe: "While not having to be without shelter." george:.....alright... Goethe: "All you need is to contract with me..." george:...ok, you have a deal... Goethe: "..." *holds out his hand* -elsewhere- Ivan: "...Quieter now." lydia: *she nods* Ivan: "Especially without that child." lydia: .......the medic locked herself in her room, i can hear her muttering in there.... Ivan: "...About Master or the child?" lydia:...both. Ivan: *sighs* "Who is speaking with her?" zoey: *mumbling, cutting at the walls with a scalpel* lydia:...she's muttering to herself... Ivan: "I mean, who _should_ speak with her?" *instantly raises his hand* "NOT IT!" lydia: ..*glances at gogol* Gogol: "..." OwO "Want to see me work? You got it!" *knocks on Zoey's door* zoey: *muttering incoherently* Gogol: "...Hmph." *uses his ability to have a hand reach for the doorknob inside* -click- Gogol: ^w^ *throws open the door* "Hello, nurse! What are you...up...to?" O_O -she has gouged at the walls with a knife, and is stabbing at the walls, kneeling on the floor- zoey: ...... Gogol: "...How's it going?" zoey: my baby's run away...*stab*...all because of that kid...*stab*...because of him....becauseofhimbecauseofhimbecauseofhimbecauseofhim...*stab stab stab stab stab* ahhhhhh~ i want to make him hurt... *drags the knife down* i want to stick pins in his fingertips....i want to burn his eyelids....i want to slice open his abdomen and fill it with salt.... Gogol: "..." *pulls up a chair* "...Go on." zoey: *rubs her stomach* i want my baby to be born...i want my baby to be born want my baby born want my baby born wantmybabywantmybaby.... hehehehehe....i want master to be here again.... Gogol: *eyeroll* "Yes, yes, your baby...But go back to the torture stuff. I mean, do you think Master would want that?" zoey: if he wished for it......i want to feel him again..... Gogol: "...Uuuuuuum...Well, he still has to finish his...life sentence..." zoey:.......*lunges at him* master...will return....he has to....he has to he has to he has to.... Gogol: "!!!" *grabs her by the shoulders* "O-Okay! I've heard enough! I assure you, he'll get out--" zoey: ........... Gogol: "..." *sigh* "You miss him, right?" zoey: of course.... Gogol: "...Then wait for him to get out already, and stop being a weirdo in your room alone! Jeez!" zoey: ............ Gogol: " 'Oh, when will Master come back?' 'Oh, my baby!' GROW UP! He'll be back when he's back! And you're pregnant, so worry about your child first!" zoey:........*lays on her bed, facing away from him* Gogol: "..." .________. "...Did I say the wrong thing?" zoey: just leave me alone.... Gogol: "..." *opens the door* lydia: <how did it go?> Gogol: "..." Q______Q <I made it worse.> lydia: ... elizaveta: *pap pap* Gogol: *sniff* <She's inconsolable, misses him, is obsessing over killing What's-His-Face and that kid...> yana: ..... Gogol: <Can't we, I don't know, kidnap a therapist or something?> yana:....i dont want to be _that_ person....but maybe we should put her out of her misery....? Gogol: "..." *blink* <What about the child--> Ivan: *already sharpening his knife* lydia: v-vanya.... *sweatdrop* let's not get ahead of ourselves.... yana:....i'll ask the boss about it... Gogol: <Maybe we need another doctor...So, kidnap one therapist, one physician, and a dentist--> yana: *sweatdrop* -elsewhere- Spirit: "That'll be it for today. Finish Chapter 1 tonight and the questions at the end. Tomorrow, I'll have a surprise for your lesson. Class dismissed." mahiru: *sits up* Kuro: *asleep at the desk* Spirit: "..." -____-# "Can you wake him up?" mahiru: kuro? *nudge* Kuro: "No...No, the aliens want the grilled cheese--but it's mine..." Spirit: *slams a book down* Kuro: *bounces up--and clings to the ceiling* .__________. -elsewhere- Kyoka: "Here, try it." *hands video game controller* sylvia: um..*looks at it* w-what do i do? Kyoka: "If you press that button, it makes the vehicle move forward." sylvia: *presses it* *The vehicle darts forward--into the wall* sylvia: D8> *Then the vehicle explodes, catching fire* Kyoka: "...Okay, now press the other button to reverse." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "--9, 10--Keep it going. Tamaki! Keep up with the jumping jacks." tamaki: *still at it* Takehisa: "Very good. Keep it up before switch to stretches--" *stares* "...Arthur." Arthur: *moving up and down* "Yes?" Takehisa: "...Why are you on a horse?" shinra:....where did he- Arthur: *on a horse that is imitating jumping jacks* "Because I am a knight." Relan: *struggling to keep up* T~T Takehisa: "..." *takes out a carrot* Horse: OvO *gallops up* Takehisa: *pets the horse* "...Arthur, get off and do your actual work." -elsewhere- Paku: "...You're going to try to see her?" izumo:...y-yeah....im really nervous.... Paku: "It makes sense you would be...but at least you can see her, right?" izumo...y-yeah....*takes the key and gulps* Paku: "..." *smiles* "You can do it..." izumo:....*puts in the key and opens the door* *Air blows through the door* izumo: *looks through* -there is a large, modern style mansion- izumo:....*glances to the back yard* *There is a child with a watering can, tending to the flowers* izumo:....*gingerly walks up to the fence* *The child fills up the can again, turns--* Tsukumo: "!!!!" izumo: hi tsukumo....*smiles* Tsukumo: ?? "Sorry, Mom told me not to talk to strangers..." izumo:....oh....*tosses a fox doll over the fence* you dropped that. i wanted to return it to you. Tsukumo: "!!! My doll!" *grabs it, hugs it* >w< "Where did you find it, ma'am?" izumo:...i guess i got lucky....*waves* bye....*leaves......closes the door* ..... Paku: "...Izumo...What--" izumo:.....*smiles, tears falling* she seems to be happy where she is.... Paku: "..." *hug* izumo: she doesnt remember me.....even if it hurts, i shouldnt be upset... she's alive, she's safe...thats all i need to know... Paku: *nods* "Right..." -elsewhere- Walter: *wipes his brow* "Okay! Ethernet cables now run through the place!" *flips open his 3DS* Leroux: ^w^ hans: goethe's back. and he brought a new member. Kafka: "?!!! Oh, for crying out loud..." Jakob: "???" wilhelm: woot! new kid! george:...hey. *wave* Goethe: "New kid, this is the team. Team, this is the new kid..." *lies down on the couch* george: 'names george eliot...and im new....and i have no idea what's even going on here. Walter: "MAGIC, NEW PERFECT CHILD!" Kafka: -__________- -after hans explained everything- george: i see.... my head's spinning... ._.; i dont even know what kind of ability i was given. like, how do i _know_?! Leroux: *brings out tea* "We all find out based on what we desire, or what Goethe--" Goethe: *asleep* "Zzz..." Leroux: "...said to us. For example, Kafka--" Kafka: *DEAD SERIOUS GLARE* Leroux: ._____. *hides behind Christine* george: .....um......o...k? Leroux: *sets out the tea* "Careful--it's hot." Walter: "...No cookies?" hans: i'll have to do some grocery shopping, it seems. Walter + Kafka + the Twins: T____T

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS GAIDEN 18: Chie Kagehime, Origin

-some time before Y1-

chie: *calling saki's apartment* *Phone is ringing...* chie: *biting her lip* (come on sis, pick up...) Saki: "This is Saki--" chie: *hangs up* (dammit, voice mail...) ......*starts packing* *There's a photo on Chie's dresser of her and Saki as kids* chie:.... (please be ok, saki) -after leaving the apartment, she takes the train to yokohama- *Loud snoring is heard on the train* chie:..... patron: <going anywhere in particular?> chie: japonshima. Patron #2: <Watch out for those Dokeshi--they've been occupying that place like roaches in filth...> chie: *grips fist*........<noted...> Patron #2: <And a little lady like you can't afford to be around those creeps. I heard they held the mayor or governor or something hostage.> chie: <I think i'll manage...> Patron #2: <Really? Maybe you need some protection...> intercom: <now arriving at yokohama station> chie: *takes her stuff and exits* *The station stop looks busy* chie: .... -after exiting the building, she starts heading for where the docks are- Captain: <Looking for the ship to Japonshima?> chie: *she nods* Captain: <Right this way. Cash only.> -and so- chie: ..... Passenger: <--and I swear, this giant turtle just popped right out of the canal...> passenger 2: <you're full of shit.> Passenger: <I am not! They even waved and said 'Howdy!' before grabbing some rocks and heading back under water...> chie: .... Vendor: <Snacks! We got chips, sandwiches, sodas--> chie: *walking along the boat* Vendor: <Map of Japonshima, ma'am?> chie: <thank you> Vendor: <That'll be 1000 yen.> -on japonshima- chie: *steps off the boat, noticing a rally* ?? rally person: we're every bit as human as you are! Bystander: "Boo! Get off the stage, you freak!" chie:....*gives them a small donation* here. rally person 2: thank you. Bystander: "Dokeshi lover!" chie: do you have a problem with that? *glares* Bystander: "Yeah! You saw what these freaks did at city hall! Then the terrorist attacks on downtown! These freaks need to be locked up--" *pushes Rally Person #2* -dark shield- rally person 2: !! Bystander: "!!! Holy shit! She's a freak!" chie: .....im not here to fight you. you're the one picking a fight here. Bystander: " 'CAUSE PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE THE THREAT!" *swings their arm* -dark block- chie: !! Bystander #2: "Come on, buddy, stop--" *pulls back Bystander #1* "They aren't worth it..." chie:... sorry about that. rally person 1: t-thank you, ma'am. chie: *nods and walks off* ???: "IN-COMIIIIIIIIIIIIING--" Bystander #1: "Stupid loud-mouth Dokeshi trying to push us humans out of the way..." *A shadow is over Bystander #1...as someone is descending towards them...* Bystander #1: "If another one of them shows up, I'll knock them into next week--" ???: "BONE OF KANGAROO--" *BOOM* chie: ?! w-what the?! Bystander #1: *collapsed* @~@ *There's a boy--with his feet buried in the cement* Shotaro: "..." *looks down* "Huh...Well, 'Bone of the Kangaroo' works...but I got to work on the landing." ^_^;; chie: wha...what just... *blinks* Shotaro: *trying to pull his feet loose...* "Hmph..." *takes the bone out of his teeth, puts it back into his satchel--and his feet shrink back* "Sweet!" *puts another bone in his mouth* "BONE OF MOLE!" *gets mole hands--and digs himself out of the rest of the cement* "...You okay, Mister?" Bystander #1: @~@ "Wah wah wha what..." chie: a-are you... Shotaro: "??? Am I a what?" *looks down* "...Oh, poop! My shoes are ruined!" *he's bare-foot* ???: I found him! chie: ?? ._.; *looks* mana: *pant pant* honestly, showtaro... Shotaro: "Hi, Mana!" *holds out his hand--showing a balloon on a string* "I caught it!" boy: ? ah! chie: *watching* Shotaro: *walks to the boy* "Here you go, buddy!" boy: thanks mister! ^^ chie: ... ???: *walking up slowly* "Jeez, Mana, couldn't you have found him before he caused this much damage?" mana: do I look like I can jump up that high? chie: ? Yohei: "Well, you're small enough." Shotaro: "Hee hee! Yeah! If I tossed you up, you'd probably reach the Moon!" mana: -_-; *notices chie* you alright, ma'am? chie: !! I'm fine. just a bit taken aback is all. Shotaro: *tugs on Yohei's sleeve* "Yohei? I need you to buy me new shoes?" Yohei: "Do I look like your dad?" Shotaro: *shiny eyes* "DADDY!" *leaps into his arms* Yohei: -_-# chie: .. *small giggle* Yohei: "??? Sorry. These kids are a handful..." chie: I can imagine....must be nice. Yohei: "??? Depends...The shoe-less one is costing me in clothes, the tiny one is costing me in food--" mana: *elbows him in the gut* Yohei: "Umph!" *grumbles* *looks at Chie* "You aren't injured, are you?" *spots the bandage on her finger* chie: oh, I'm fine...say, I'm actually looking for someone. *shows them saki's picture* have you seen this woman recently? Yohei: "...Can't say I have?" Shotaro: *shakes his head* "Looks a little like you, lady." chie: she's my sister. she came to the island for a job, but hasn't contacted home in a year.. I'm getting worried. Yohei: "A year? You didn't call the cops?" chie: we've tried, but no luck thus far. Yohei: "..." *sets down Shotaro onto a rock* Shotaro: "???" Yohei: *opens up his laptop--which has a Charisma Justice wallpaper* "One moment." *scans the photo of Saki with his smartphone* chie: ah- Yohei: "Running through facial recognition...Checking security cams..." chie: *glances* Shotaro: *picks rocks out between his toes* "Yohei is really good with computers and stuff... chie: I see. Yohei: "Last known location was...Two blocks away." chie: !!!! *runs* Shotaro: "??? Hey, wait up!" *runs after her* chie: *looking around, franticly* Shotaro: *catches up* "You think she'd be here? I mean, that security footage was from an hour ago..." chie: *panting, putting hand to a wall* -dark scope- -nothing- chie:...SHIT!.. Shotaro: "?!!! What?" *Yohei and Mana catch up* chie: I don't see her… Yohei: "Not surprising. People can scatter quickly around here..." chie: I have to find her...*shaking* mana:.... *looks at showtaro* Shotaro: "...Hey. Maybe we can help find her?" chie: *looks at them* mana: yeah. we're actually looking for someone too. Shotaro: *nod nod* "My best friend, Emine!" Yohei: *monotone annoyed* "I only told you I was giving you two a drop off, not picking up hitchhikers..." chie: .... mana: what, and just leave her by herself without any help? besides, you could use friends your age. ^^ Yohei: -_-# *small chop* "Quiet, freeloader..." mana: >3< Yohei: "..." *looks at Chie* "Name?" chie: right, I'm Chie Kagehime. Yohei: "Yohei Nanami." Shotaro: "Shotaro!" mana: and i'm Mana Hinoki. nice to meet you, miss chie. ^^ chie: *nod* chie: I take it that boy is a dokeshi? mana: yeah, got a problem with that? chie: *shakes head* I'm actually a dokeshi myself. Shotaro: "???” "!!!" *smiles* mana: ah. Shotaro: "We can leave now--" *takes a step--onto a very sharp pebble* QwQ;;;; chie: ah! mana: -_-; you need to watch where you step. Shotaro: YYwYY "Yohei, can we stop to buy shoes?" Yohei: "I already bought you shoes this morning. And yesterday. And last week." chie: *dark brace around his foot* there, that should hold it for now. Yohei: "??? Useful..." chie: thanks. Yohei: "...Well, I was working on something, 'cause I'm getting real tired of buying you shoes..." *opens his briefcase, pulls out what look like a pair of socks* "Lift your foot..." Shotaro: "???" Yohei: *puts the 'socks' onto Shotaro--and they form into shoes over his feet* Shotaro: *shiny eyes* "HOLY CRAP! MAGIC SHOES!" mana + chie: woah! Yohei: "It's an experimental polymer-based footwear whose dimensions change by the torque and increased and decreased sizes of the occupants' epidermal--" Shotaro: *drooling* Yohei: "...The shoe changes size regardless what animal's power you take on." Shotaro: "!!!" *grabs--* "Bone of Elephant!" *Shotaro grows a trunk, tusks--and big elephant feet...that still have his shoes over them* Shotaro: "I GOT ELEPHANT SHOES!" mana: that's a lot of time and money that you could have used to buy regular shoes. Yohei: -_-; "The curse of genius..." chie: well, I think it's pretty cool. Yohei: "...Thanks, Chie." chie: !!.... 7///7; Yohei: *not noticing* "Mana, help me move some of this big luggage into the truck. Shotaro, don't scare her--" Shotaro: *leans close to Chie* "Why's your face all red?" chie: I'm fine! >-<; Shotaro: ^^ "Yeah, the weather is hot here. But the car has air conditioning." Yohei: "It's broken." mana: wouldn't that be a job for a brilliant inventor such as yourself~? *smirk* chie: *sweatdrop* (it's December....) ask-a-meister Yohei: "You want to walk back to IC Prefecture?" mana:... ._.;

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 26

things are sure lively for the dokeshi house, eh?

Black Star: *passing out breakfast orders* liz: yum! Patty: "So hungry--" *bites into her breakfast burrito* "Mmm~" takeru: *enjoying his hashbrowns* Izuku: *having yogurt with fruit and a bagel* -on the road again- Patty: "But Roswell would be so much fun to go to--" Kid, Black Star, Izuku: "NO!" -back home in death city- Yumi: *holding Shiori* shiori: mama! lord death: *phone rings* oh! we got a video chat from kid! Kid: *on video* "Hello? Father?" lord death: hey kiddo~ shiori: kid! kid! *bouncing with excitement* Kid: *waves* "Shiori! Hello!" Yumi: *smiles* shiori: hehe! kirika:........ Kid: *waves* "Hello, Mother, Kirika." kirika: 7-7; how's the trip, nerd? Kid: *small friendly smirk* "Alright. Heading back and trying to figure out whether there are any stops we want to make along the way." lord death: ah...*he nods* Kid: "Were there any souvenirs you wanted while we were on our way back? We should be back in Dallas soon." -elsewhere- Photographer: "Hibana, turn this way! Who's that with you?" Hibana: "My assistant, Gabriella!" gabriella: *waves* hello. Photographer: "Those are wonderful dresses, ladies! So, why bring your assistant and not a date, Hibana?" Hibana: *smirks* "A smart woman keeps her best colleague by her side, dear~" gabriella: >////////< -at the 8th- Arthur: *trying to fix his hair* shinra: you look fine man. Arthur: "...What if she doesn't like it?" shinra: well...... shinra: she didnt have any problem with your hair before, did she? Arthur: "Not that I remember...Maybe she just didn't want to say..." shinra: *multi slap-pap attack* get a damn hold of yourself! Arthur: "Ahh! Okay, okay! I'm calmed! I'm relaxed! I'm--" tamaki: hey! Arthur: o\\\\\o "...Hey." tamaki: sooooo, you ready? Arthur: -\\\\- ("So cute...") *nods* "Yep! Ready!" tamaki: neat. -and so- Arthur: *walking with her to the restaurant* "You haven't eaten here before, have you?" tamaki: no, not really. *looking at the sign that says 'Ippudo ramen'* Arthur: "It's really good ramen--not too expensive, either." tamaki: neat. Arthur: *pushes the curtain back to let Tamaki enter* tamaki: *sniff* wow. smells nice. Arthur: "Tastes even better." *points to two seats* -elsewhere- Yohei: "How's work treating you two?" mono:....alright. kepuri: just great! Yohei: "That's good, Kepuri." *glances at Mono* "Something wrong at work?" mono: i'm doing fine, shut up! stupid yohei! *goes to her room* Yohei: "...Well, my confidence in my parenting skills just got bruised." chie:...*pats his back* Yohei: *nods to Chie* -elsewhere- Spirit: "How are you and Christa holding up?" marie: doing well. *she smiles* christa: *playing with blocks* Spirit: *nods* "We were lucky Kami was here..." marie: yeah.... Spirit: "And I wanted to thank you for taking Sachiko out--it meant a lot to her." marie: of course. it was nice to get out and enjoy our time together. *she smiles* Spirit: *smiles, looks at Christa* "So, is Christa spelling complicated words yet?" -the blocks spell 'meow'- Spirit: "Hee hee...What animal goes 'meow,' Christa?" christa: kiddy! Spirit: "Kitty! 'Meow, meow'?" *pretends to paw like a cat* christa: hehehe! Spirit: *sighs happily* ("...Maka...") marie: *smiles* Spirit: *wipes his face a bit* christa:....?? Spirit: *wiping away a few tears* -elsewhere- Hibana: *wiping tears from her eyes while watching the film* gabriella: QwQ Hibana: *pulls tissues out from her purse, passes one to Gabriella* gabriella: my emotiooooons.... Hibana: "Yeah...This film..." *holds Gabriella's hand* gabriella: *blush* Hibana: *sniffs, still wiping tears, clutching Gabriella's hand for some security* -elsewhere- Tuhl: *asleep, with Io still awake in his arms* io: buu? Tuhl: *snore* io:............zzzzzzzzz Tuhl: *in his sleep, instinctively holds Io carefully as he is lying in his bed* saki:.......*she smiles* Shotaro: *hands Saki her smartphone* saki: *takes a pic* thank you. Shotaro: *nods* -elsewhere- grunt: *knocks on the door* lord emine? i heard a noise, is everything ok? Emine: "ROAR!" grunt: o-o;;;;; -blood seeps from under the door- grunt: O_O;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Emine: *wail of pain* -a brutally mangled body of....some grunt...lay splattered on the ground- Emine: *huffing, grunting* grunt: s....sir? Emine: *inhuman growl* "Hunger...souls..." grunt: *gulps and dials* Emine: *shudders, clutching himself, pulling at his clothes* lin: *over the phone* emine?! are you alright?! Emine: "Lin...Help..." Emine: "Hunger...Fear...Souls...Cold..." *rips at his clothes, tearing them off himself* lin: *tearing up* lin:....*humming a soft melody* Emine: "..." *starts crying* lin: *still humming* Emine: *collapsing, sobbing...slowly falls asleep* lin:........ Emine: *deep breathing in his sleep* lin:.....rest well..... Emine: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Black Star: "Dallas just isn't as interesting the second time, but at least the hotel should be good." liz: yeah. Kid: "This hotel should be enjoyable: pool, spa, arcade..." stocking: *looks around* Izuku: "Anyone up for the arcade?" soul: sure. mina: heck yeah! Black Star: "Beat all ya all at those games!" Patty: *tugging on Liz's hand* "Spa! Spa!" tsuyu: yeah, i could use a nice soak. Ochako: "Sounds fun!" -elsewhere- NoFix: "Hey, Death City is only a few miles away!" mimeca: *claps* NoFix: "Yeah, now to ditch this vehicle and get new wheels. This car's kind of hippie-ish now." mimeca: *nods* Sunflower: x_____x NoFix: "Man...Whoever gets this car next is going to need a ton of those pine tree air fresheners to clean the dead hippie smell out." mimeca: Xp NoFix: *points to a parking lot* "We'll pull in here and trade cars..." mimeca: *nods* *In the parking lot* NoFix: "I think we need something big..." mimeca: *points to one* NoFix: *shiny eyes* "Yeeeeeeeeees..." mimeca: *griiiins* NoFix: *spins along the door to open it* "Now, just to hotwire with some powers of spin, and we are back on the road!" mimeca: ^o^ *Engine starts up* NoFix: "Woot! We are going!" *peels out of the parking lot* -elsewhere- Hibana: *at the after-party, hands a drink to Gabriella* "That was sadder than I was expecting..." gabriella: at least the food is yummy.... q-q Hibana: *sniff* "Yes. Very rich food." *smiles lightly* "It was a good film, and at least the couple had a happy ending." gabriella: i knoooow qwq Hibana: "Man, when they finally kissed--phew! That was cathartic!" -elsewhere- Arthur: "Hmm...That was satisfying." tamaki: *she smiles* Arthur: "Don't suppose you wanted dessert here or elsewhere?" tamaki:....sure. Arthur: *pulls out the menu* "Hmm..." *shiny eyes, shows her a photo of the menu* "Check this out--cat eclairs!" *Someone enters the restaurant* tamaki: o///.///o Arthur: 'Want the cat eclairs? I think they look cute~" tamaki: well- ???: *waves at Tamaki, but he is right behind Arthur* Arthur: "???" tamaki: O.O;;;;;;; Aoyama: "Bon jour, chaton!~" Arthur: >-< "No..." tamaki: um....hi.... *meek wave* Aoyama: "Hello yourself. Is this seat taken?" *sits down beside Arthur* "Oh, hello! You are the boy who was standing with no pants outside the hospital, oui?" Arthur: "...My name is Arthur. I have a name." tamaki: hi...aoyama....*sweats* Aoyama: "Fancy meeting you here, mon cheri. How have you been?" *leans across the table and stares intently at her* Arthur: ⊙·⊙ tamaki: doing good.....you? Aoyama: "Quite well! Have you not read my social media page?" *holds his phone up to her* Arthur: *small growl* tamaki: wow..... Aoyama: "Yes! I managed to get one million notes in one hour! Most of them positive!" *flips through multiple photographs of him posing around town, including shots of him in swim trunks at the pool* Arthur: ಠ益ಠ tamaki: ^^;;;; Aoyama: "Have you finished your meal, Tamaki? I was just here to get take-out--" Arthur: *DEATH GLARE* Aoyama: "--and I could dine with you." *reaches out and holds her hand* tamaki: um....*sweating* Arthur: "We already had dinner, thank you." Aoyama: "Oh...Who are you again?" Arthur: "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I JUST INTRODUCED MYSELF--AGAIN! THE BOY WHO WAS STANDING WITH NO PANTS OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL!" tamaki: he's arthur boyle....one of my brigade members at the 8th. Arthur: *nods vigorously* Aoyama: "Ah...Tell me, Tamaki, is he your boyfriend?" tamaki: e-eh?! O/////O Arthur: .\\\\\\. "We-we-we--" tamaki: *cat ears* >////////< Aoyama: " 'Oui'? Oh, my...I did not realize I was dating someone who was already dating another man." *places his hands to his cheeks, blushes, squirms* "How scandalous!" tamaki:.....wat? Aoyama: "If I had known that, I would have asked differently when going out with you. I'm sorry--I should have been more upfront. So, is this an open relationship?" Arthur: *muttering into his hands* "I just wanted to have dinner with her..." tamaki:...................................................what? Aoyama: "An open relationship. You know, where two people agree that they are allowed to date other individuals." *looks up and down at Arthur* tamaki:............excuse me for a second. *goes outside to scream for a whole 5 minutes* Arthur: D: Aoyama: "She is quite the screamer~" Arthur: *puts money down on the table, exits* "Tamaki! I'm so sorry about--" Aoyama: *pops up in between him and Tamaki, holding a saucer of tea* "Here, this will help ease your throat." tamaki:.....um.....is there anything in this?! Arthur: "Yes. Is there?" *cracking his knuckles* Aoyama: *giggles* "Just lemon and honey, the way to help a throat after loud screaming." tamaki:.......... -later- tamaki: .//////////////////.;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Iris: ._____. "Wow." shinra: tamaki, you ok- -STOMACH PUNCH- shinra: *collapses* whyyyyy???!! Iris: D: Iris: "Tamaki! That was incredibly cruel!" *helps Shinra up* nozomi: m-miss tamaki..... tamaki: im going to take a shower. NO ONE. FOLLOW ME. Iris: "..." *looks at Nozomi* "Maybe, you know, go talk with her? I'll tend to Shinra's abdominal pain." nozomi: i-i could try..... -elsewhere- Hibana: *rubbing her feet while sitting on a bed in her hotel room* "Jeez, Gab, I did not know you could dance like that." gabriella: i didnt even think that kind of dancing was allowed at fancy parties..... Hibana: *smile* "You'd be surprised what happens at fancy parties...I had a lot of fun, though! You are really good." gabriella: thank you. Hibana: "Now I know to bring you more often when I go clubbing." *stretches* "The photoshoot is tomorrow, yes?" -elsewhere- Izuku: "Huh. New high score--" Black Star: "This machine is fixed! The buttons were stuck! I demand a rematch!" Izuku: -_-; "We've played 20 rounds..." -winner!- mina: great job ochako! Ochako: "Yay! Thanks!" tsuyu: *claps* Black Star: "HOW DARE YOU DO BETTER AT ME IN A DIFFERENT GAME! FIGHT ME!" tsubaki: easy now. Ochako: "...Okay! Air hockey?" Black Star: "YOU'RE ON!" Ochako: *devious smirk* Izuku: "!!!" *jots notes in his notebook* stocking: *watching* *ROUND 1* Black Star: "Ha!" *slams the puck* Ochako: *effortlessly blocks, knocking the puck at the right angle to sail directly into Black Star's goal* Black Star: o_o Ochako: "I know angles and gravity, Black Star..." Black Star: "...I'm gonna lose badly, aren't I?" soul:........yuuuuup stocking: i recommend padding. that way your ego isnt _too_ bruised. Black Star: *growls* *Ochako beats him 4 to 0* tsubaki: *back pats* Black Star: T_T "Damn it..." -elsewhere- Gopher: "...What does one do to be a good big brother?" eibon: hmm? well, i cant really say for sure...i didnt really have any siblings of my own. Gopher: "...She got really hurt by N--...That monster." eibon:......the best we can do is look after her and make her feel welcome and safe. Gopher: *nods* "I also think it is important to introduce her to other people--gradually." eibon:...*he nods* perhaps enrolling her into the academy might work? Gopher: "I think so..." -elsewhere- Giriko: "How was the doctor's appointment?" arachne: it went well. *she smiles* Giriko: "Good." *sets some papers aside on the dining table* "I'll start dinner." *hugs her* -elsewhere- Iris: "How is she?" nozomi: she seems rather flustered....but i think she'll be ok Iris: *nods* "I don't envy her. As awful as Arthur's experiences are, it's not fair to Tamaki to put her under that pressure. And...that Aoyama guy is rather forward." nozomi: y-yeah.....*awkward blushing* Iris: "Nozomi, maybe we can do something for Tamaki? Like a girls' night? Some movies, snacks..." nozomi: that sounds- nayumi: that sounds great! Iris: *smiles* "Great!" sayu: yay! Iris: "Maki, how does that sound?" maki: *she nods* Iris: "I'll put together the shopping list and assign who picks up what." -elsewhere- Patty: *satisfied sigh* "That spa is so good!" liz: yeah. *streeetch* stocking: *nods* Patty: "Can't wait to lie down and sleep on clean sheets in a comfy bed~" tsubaki: yeah. Patty: *looks around, whispers* "I made sure Stein would be distracted, so the room arrangements should please everyone~" stocking:....*grins* liz:...oh. tsubaki: o////o Patty: "Heh heh heh..." *Knock knock* liz: hmm? Ochako: *opens the door* "S'up!" *holds up basket* "We got food!" stocking: neat! Ochako: "Fancy cheeses, chocolates, drinks--" Patty: *opens bottle of fancy soda* "Neat!" -elsewhere- soul: *listening to his MP3 player* Stein: *asleep in bed* soul:........*dozes off* ???: "Soul?" soul: *he smiles* hey maka *hug* Maka: *hug* "It's good to see you." *pulls back, but still holding his hands* "How are you holding up?" soul: pretty well....we're heading back from our trip to new orleans. -he tells her about all that had happened since last time they spoke- Maka: "Wow...That's a lot happening...Kid and Stocking are okay?" soul: yeah. alright and closer than ever... Maka: "..." *brushes hair over her ear* soul:........*hug* its not fair maka....... Maka: *holds Soul, bringing his head down to rest in her lap, strokes his head* "We can't change the past...But..." soul: you should have been able to have those experiences too.... Maka: "Soul..." *continues stroking his head* "Do you remember when we kissed here?" soul: *blush* y-yeah, of course i- Maka: *she lifts him up to her eye level* "..." *brushes her lips along his cheeks, then pulls back* soul: o///////o Maka: *blushing* "If I had lived...would you...would you have..." soul:....?? Maka: "Would you have wanted someone like me as your girlfriend...to..." soul:....um.... .//////. Maka: *small pout, blushing* "Yeah, I thought so." soul:....*leans in and hugs her* Maka: "!!! ..." *returns the hug* "I wish I was with you. Not just here..." -morning- Stein: "Get up." soul: mmmmn..... Stein: "Soul?" *pulls blanket off of him* "Get up." soul: *muttering* Stein: *leans down, whispers in his ear* "Stop touching yourself and get in the shower." soul: GAAAH!!! Stein: "Good, you're awake. Now get showered and dressed--breakfast is in 20 minutes." soul:....*shudders* -back on the road- soul: .__________________.;;; Stein: "We're driving all day with stops to Roswell, then to...'Truth or Consequences'? What?" Kid: "Oh? Truth or Consequences is known for its hot springs and spas." stocking: neat. Patty: "Yay! Hot springs, hot springs!" Stein: "Fine. We stop at Roswell tonight, arrive at Truth or Consequences the next day." Black Star: "With a stop for food, though!" -elsewhere- Photographer: "Smile!" Hibana: -_-; "I am not feeling this outfit." -elsewhere- mono:.............*walking home* *Someone running towards her from the other end of the street* ???: "Got to get back! Have to hurry!" mono: ??? Ashi: "I forgot I had to--" *spots Mono, runs by her--then trips* mono: *wince* oooh.... Ashi: *springs back up, upright* "Hello! I was running and fell!" mono:......at least your glasses didnt break. Ashi: *blushes, smiles, scratches the back of his head* "Well, these A-Plus Glasses are durable! Can handle anything! In fact, when Zuno would hit me, he--" *stops...looks sad* mono:....?? Ashi: "Um...An old friend." mono:...................... Ashi: "...He got hurt. Badly." mono:................ Ashi: *shakes his fist* "It's why...I don't want those Fear Factory bastards to hurt anyone else." mono:.....................even dokeshi hunt? Ashi: "??? Dokeshi Hunt?" *shakes his head* "I've seen Dokeshi Hunt hurt Dokeshi, and Fear Factory hurt humans. I don't want to see anyone hurt, human, Dokeshi, or otherwise." mono:........... -screams could be heard- Ashi: "?!!! What's that?!" mono: *arms herself and goes to check it out*......... !!!!!!! *she is frozen in place* ....... Ashi: *doesn't get there until quite a bit after her, struggling to catch his breath* "Wh-What is--What is--?" mono:.......*trembling* .....y......you...... *wide eyes, shrunkin pupils....tearing up* -several random people lay dead and bloodied around two figures- Ashi: D: "Oh my God..." *fumbles for his phone* mimeca: ~?? NoFix: "...Dude, why are your socks all different and a-symmetry or something?" mono: ........... *she screams and charges at him with her knife* NoFix: *lets her stab him* mono: ......*her eyes are shut tightly* NoFix: "Ah, that tickles!" *pulls the knife out--and jabs it into his head* mono: *horrified* ........ -her fearful expression.....it almost looks familiar....- NoFix: *looks down at her* "Hey...Is it the brain damage talking, or didn't I kill someone who looks just like you? Or two people who kind of looked like you?" mono: ..... *trying to fight back* i-i'll kill you!....i-i wont ever forgive you! y-you.....you murderer! NoFix: *pulls out knife, tosses it back to her* "I've killed a lot of people, so you're going to have to be more specific." *glances at Ashi* Ashi: "!!!" *scuttles to the side, trying to get out of view...* mono: you....you killed my parents, you monster!! NoFix: "...Do you realize how many people that could apply to? Mimeca, what's my kill count up to?" mimeca: ........*shrug* Ashi: *on phone* "Hello?! We got a problem! It's him! NoFix!" mono: i wont.....i wont let you hurt anyone else! even though i joined dokeshi hunt.....the only dokeshi truly wanted dead....the one i want to kill is you! NoFix: "..." *smirks, holds out his arms* "Ah, you sound just like Ho-Yay Yohei! Come at me, bro! I'll give you a fighting chance..." mono: *picks her knife back up and charges again* NoFix: *doesn't move* Ashi: (on phone) "Please! Hurry!" mono: just go down!! mimeca: *kicks her into the wall* >Xp NoFix: "..." *giggling* "Nice one, Mimeca!" Ashi: *watching Mono, whispering* "Get back! NoFix is a madman!" NoFix: *ear twitch* mono: *struggling to get up* mimeca: *takes the form of yohei and pins her to the wall by the neck with a gun to her head* >:) NoFix: "I'm getting bored with this. Mimeca, make it painful for her." Ashi: "N-No!" *runs at NoFix, punches--and it does nothing* NoFix: *unimpressed* "Nice glasses, ass." Ashi: " 'Ash--'" *PUNCH* NoFix: *seizes Ashi's glasses, having just punched him so hard he broke his nose and knocked him to the floor* mono: stop it! Ashi: *screaming, clutching his face* mimeca: *pistol-whips her across the face and grins* NoFix: *smirks, as he marches to Ashi--and stomps on his chest* Ashi: *crying loudly* NoFix: "I should cut your fucking balls off, you waste of a boy! In fact, I think I'll do that..." mono: !!!!! Ashi: *crying* NoFix: *hand moves down to Ashi's testicles, and--" *FLASH* mono: ?! NoFix: *his arm is sliced off* mimeca: ?? *wind passes by Mono, as a fist repeatedly slams into Mimeca's torso, legs, and head* mimeca: X3X *Momo is picked up in someone's arms* NoFix: "...You fuckers..." Tuhl: *still near NoFix, blade to his neck* Shotaro: *holding Mono* mono: eh....p-put me down! stupid dokeshi! mana: 7-7; Shotaro: *furious frown at NoFix* "Mana, get ready to run..." NoFix: "..." *sneer, as his arm is growing back--* mana: *preparing stance* Tuhl: *slices off NoFix's head* "Run now!" Shotaro: *tosses Mono to Mana* mana: kepuri! kepuri: on it! *grabs mono and exits* NoFix: *headless, swings fists at Tuhl, connecting* Tuhl: "Ah!" Shotaro: "Mana! Go for chest, I'll get the legs!" mana: *she charges in* Yohei: *on a nearby rooftop* "Saki, percentage of the projectile's charge?" saki: *she nods* Yohei: "Okay...Hold it steady..." *looks through the scope at NoFix's headless body swinging at Tuhl, Shotaro, and Mana* Shotaro: *goomba stomp on NoFix* NoFix's body: grabs Mana's ankle* mana: *kicks with the other foot* Yohei: *on radio to the trio* "Get away from him, now!" Shotaro: "Bone of the Mantis!" *bites down on a mantis' claw, causing him to grow a claw that slices off NoFix's hand, then he grabs Mana* Tuhl: *leaps back, wraps chain around Shotaro, and pulls him and Mana back* NoFix's headless body: "?!!!" Yohei: "Now, Saki! Fire!" saki: sayonara motherfucker. *FIRES HER LAZER* Yohei: *fires the gun* NoFix's body: *tenses, sweatdrops--* *KA-BOOM!* mimeca: D8 Yohei: "Okay...We got him..." NoFix's head: "Oh, fuck no!" Yohei: o____o NoFix's head: "Mimeca! Throw me at them! I'm going to bite their kneecaps off!" mimeca: *toss!* Yohei: "Aw, craaaaaaap--" NoFix's head: *collides into Yohei's face--and his tongue whips along his face* Yohei: D: D: D: saki: *picks up the head and stares it in the eyes, completely poker faced* NoFix: "...Oh! Sweet cheeks! How ya doin'?" Yohei: *pouring hand sanitizer all over his face* saki: *punch....punch....punchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunch* NoFix: "Aw! Fuck! Shit! Bitch! Cunt! Cock! Crap! Pussy fuck asshole motherfucker shit stop that! I'll fuck--Ow! Fuck! Fuck! Stop--Ow! Ow! Ow!" Yohei: "..." *sits back* *One of NoFix's teeth flies and lands by Yohei, who calmly crushes it and then lights it on fire to kill the skin cells* saki: *poker face* whats wrong, i thought you liked it rough~? ^^# NoFix: "...Ha! That is a good one! How 'bout you slip me into your pants, and I can go d--" -PUNCH- saki: *poker faced* NoFix: *spits out his teeth* "So...How's our baby?" saki: *punching resumes* dont. you. DARE. mention my child... NoFix: "_Our_ child--" saki: *punching intensifies* NoFix: "Shit! She's for real! Yohei! Save me!" Yohei: "..." NoFix: "Yohei?!!!" Yohei: "I'm thinking. I thought about it. And no. Go die." NoFix: o_O "Fuuuuuuuck..." saki: *gun arm in nofix' mouth* ..... Yohei: "..." *smirks* NoFix: *sweating* ("This would be so hot right now if I didn't think she could actually kill me before I can finish regenerating...") saki: *gattling gun mode* -RATATATATATATATATATATATATATATA- NoFix: *blood splurting, chunks of flesh flying off* "AAAAAAH!!!" Tuhl: *holding down Mimeca, notices Saki's gunfire* "Jeez, no kill like overkill..." saki: i can give you some thanks for giving me these robotic implementations....and thank _you_ yohei for giving me the upgrades ^^ Yohei: *salute* NoFix: "I LOVED YOU BOTH, AND THIS IS HOW YOU FUCKERS REPAY ME?!" Yohei: *snaps* "LOVE?! YOU CALL WHAT YOU DID 'LOVE'?! Saki! Fucking kill him!" -something dark emerges and grabs the head- Yohei: "?!" -the dark arm slams nofix's head into the floor.....at rapid pace- Yohei: o__O -the watch beeps- chie: *on the watch screen* can i watch? no pun intended. *she's holding baby io in a baby carrier* Yohei: o____o *turns watch to face the action* NoFix: *sees Io on screen* "B-Baby?" io:....... NoFix: "..." *growls--and bites through the dark arm* "NO!" io: .........Q-Q *she starts crying* chie: *slams hims into the ground with the dark arm* NoFix: "NO! YOU FUCKS JUST DON'T GET IT! My kid! My offspring! MY PROPERTY! And now I got a new mission: KILL ALL YA FUCKS AND TAKE MY CHILD FOR MY OWN!" chie: *punchpunchpunchpunchpunchpunch* saki: *shooting* NoFix: "EEEEEENOUGH!" *spontaneous blast of cells--forming some weird cancerous looking octopus monster* chie: !!!! saki: !!!! NoFix: *slams down Saki with the quivering cells* "You...You finally pushed me to the edge of my regeneration abilities...Thank you..." *sharpens cells into a blade* "Now die, bitch." Yohei: "!!!" *fires weapon again at NoFix--* *KABOOM* saki: *flinch* NoFix: *half his cancerous body is blown apart, quivering* "I will devour you..." Yohei: "Oh, just die already..." *tosses a grenade to Saki* Tuhl: *on the roof, ready to slice Saki away from NoFix* saki: *shoves the grenade in nofix's mouth* chie: *casts dark shield around yohei* Tuhl: *slices through NoFix, grabbing Saki and running back* NoFix: *gulps* "Shi--" *KABOOM KABOOM KABOOM!!!* mimeca: !!! *SPLAT* *Bits of NoFix litter everywhere* Yohei: *panting* "God..." mana: is....is he dead? Yohei: *taps his watch, getting a read* "No...the cells are still living. I already alerted DWMA clean-up team. Hopefully they contain him..." Shotaro: *administering first-aid to Mono and Ashi* Ashi: *sobbing* mono:........ *DWMA Officials arrive, clean up the remains of NoFix for quarantine, and take the injured to the hospital* -later, elsewhere- Yumi: "How bad is the damage?" official: only a few civilian deaths, but most of the deceased were crossbone gang members. Yumi: "Where in the neighborhood did it take place?" -the official points to a more...less than pleasant part of the city- Yumi: *deep sigh* "This is not good. Who is the murderer?" -the official explains the situation- Yumi: "I want to speak with the injured." official: of course ma'am! Yumi: *follows* mono:......................................... Yumi: "Hello, ma'am. I am Yumi Azusa with the DWMA." mono:.................. Yumi: "I wanted to see how you were and to ask a few questions." mono:......... Yumi: "..." *sits by her* "How are you feeling?" mono:...... Yumi: "...May I get you anything? Water? Food? Is the staff treating you well?" mono:......*staring out the window*............... Yumi: "...Okay." *removes a business card, leaves it on her chair as she stands up* "If you want to talk, I'm available to listen. Call any time..." mono:......................(thinking:........mom............dad...............) Yumi: *exits--and spots Chie and Saki* chie: how is she? Yumi: "I was hoping you could tell me: she won't say anything to me." chie:....i dont know her that well personally, but...*she looks at yohei* Yohei: "She lost her parents to that monster your team just scooped up--thanks for that, by the way. Mono...is going to need some time. And family with her." Yumi: " 'Family'?" Yohei: *arms crossed* "That's going to be us." chie:....it wont be easy... Yohei: *shakes his head* "But we got time." chie: *she smiles* Yohei: "Maybe we should talk with her now..." mono:.....what do _you_ want? Yohei: "Make sure you are okay." mono:........ *looking away, teary eyed* Yohei: "...I'm sorry." mono:..... chie: do you need a moment? Yohei: "Mono..." mono:......... Yohei: "...I know we can't replace your parents...but can we...can we help you? Be a home for you right now?" mono:..............how can i know you wont just run away again? Yohei: *small smile* "Ask these goofballs I got with me: I haven't been able to shake them off for years. Now I'm married with a kid on the way. I'm not going anywhere without them--or you." mono:.......*whimpering* Yohei: "Hey, it's okay..." mono:.....the others.........hina......kevin.....nick.....akira..... Yohei: *nods* "I still...I still have nightmares." mono:......................... Yohei: "...We have to watch out for each other, you know..." mono:....................*sniff* Yohei: "Can I have you watching my back out there, and will you let me watch your back?" mono:.....*she cries* Yohei: "Mono..." *hands her a tissue* mono: *trembling* chie:...... Yohei: "..." *moves a hand closer* -later- chie:.....*hugs him* Yohei: *holding her* "I was so scared." chie:.......*she kisses him softly* Yohei: *returns the kiss* "It's over...I hope for good." chie:.....*rubs her stomach* its going to be ok, sweetie.... Yohei: *nods, speaks to her stomach* "We're going to be here, and we can't wait to see you healthy and with us." chie: *she smiles* Yohei: *holds his wife* chie: U//////U~<3 chie: yohei? i think now might be as good a time as any to tell our families about our little bun in the oven. Yohei: *nods* "How do you think they'll react?" chie: .... -and so- papa kagehime: SAY WHAAAAAAAA?! mama kagehime: YOU BETTER NOT HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO MY BABY! Yohei: *hiding behind Chie* chie: it's alright mom. it was our decision to have a child, and besides, we're married now, right? mama kagehime: hmmm.... papa kagehime: she does have a point... Yohei: *peeks over Chie* mama kagehime:...............yohei! you take care of my daughter and grandchild, ok~? Yohei: "Yes, ma'am! Always!" -later, when calling the nanami family- mama nanami: how wonderful! Yohei: "I'm glad to hear that, Mom." mama nanami: we're gonna be grandparents~ isnt that wonderful, hideyoshi? Yohei: ^^; Papa Nanami: "Congrats, son! You're going to do great!" Yohei: "Dad..." -\\\\- -in another room- io: *crawling* Shotaro: "...He was so creepy..." io: guuu....da.....da.... mana: hmm? io: *points to tuhl* dad! Tuhl: ^^; "...Fine, whatever, sure..." *picks up Io* "How you holding up, kiddo?" io: dad! dad! ^o^ saki: hehe~ Tuhl: "Yeah, yeah..." *bounces Io a bit* io: ^o^ Tuhl: "..." *smiles at Io* "Aren't you just so happy..." mana: *smiles* Shotaro: "Hee hee..." *flexes his arm* "Man...That was some fight..." -wind blows outside, and something sticks to the window- Shotaro: "???" -it appears to be a letter addressed to tuhl- Shotaro: *picks up the letter, hands it to Tuhl* Tuhl: "?!!! Wh-What..." *hands Io to Saki, opens the letter* -the letter reads; tuhl, i hope this letter has gotten to you safely. the winds can be unpredictable at times, at least, thats what hakuo says anyway, haha! anyway, i heard about your friend's mission to find someone important to him, and i think i know someone who could help. she's a dokeshi who can tell the exact location of a living person, but she has to see a picture of them within a year or it wont work. she should be arriving in death city sometime in the month, so keep an eye out. also, kaoli says hello. keep in touch, minato. (or in your case, mom)- Shotaro: "What's it say, Tuhl?" Tuhl: *shaking* Q_Q mana: ??? *peeeek* Tuhl: "Shotaro...Do you have a photo of Emine?" Shotaro: "...What are you...?" mana: ????? Tuhl: "You may be able to find him..." *shakes the letter* "Someone may be able to help..." Shotaro: "..." *collapses into his seat* mana: wait, what?! Tuhl: "Someone I know has written about a Dokeshi who can trace someone by photos! This could be the lead Shotaro needs!" Shotaro: "..." *shaking, covering his face* mana: for real?! Tuhl: "That's great news, right?!" Shotaro: "No..." Tuhl: "???" mana: what? Shotaro: *shakes his head* "No." *stands up, runs up to his room, slams the door shut* Tuhl: "...Okay, that's just a tease!" mana: ah-......hmmm.... -outside- kepuri: *on her laptop, making blue prints* *Yohei exits* Yohei: "What you up to?" kepuri: still working on my pet-project. Yohei: "...It's not going to kill people, is it?" kepuri: no! its more of a 'companion' bot this time...im thinking the name 'Kabumaru' Yohei: "Hmm...The design looks do-able but intricate...Good work." kepuri: thanks. it reminds me of kabuto-ranger! *shiny eyes* Yohei: *wide-eye* "You watch Kabuto Ranger?" kepuri: *blush* a-as a kid yeah. my sister kokona always preferred 'Magical Ribbon, Pinky Heart', but eh. Yohei: *awkward blush* "Do you...remember the theme song?" kepuri: *looks around and plays the song on her laptop* Yohei: *goofy childlike grin as he starts singing along* kepuri: blue beetle punch!! XD Yohei: "Red Beetle Kick!" kepuri: green beetle tornado spin attack! chie:....... kepuri: o-o;;; chie:....*breaks into a chuckle fit* yohei you are such a cutie. Yohei: o\\\\\\o "W-We're just being nostalgic..." chie: i think its cute. kepuri:...*blush* w-whatever, i have to work now......hmm? *she spots showtaro walking away*.....excuse me a moment. Yohei: "???" *watches Kepuri following Shotaro* "Um...Okay." Shotaro: *sees Kepuri following...looks downcast* -later, outside, it begins to rain- Shotaro: "..." *shaking* ???: there you are..........kyokotsu... Shotaro: "!!!" *turns around, looking* "Wh-What?!" akaderu: .........*eating a red apple* Shotaro: *backs away* ("I'm getting a bad feeling going through my bones looking at this guy...") akaderu: so you can gain animal abilities by biting bones, eh? well kid..........i've got a bone to pick with _you_. Shotaro: "..." *frowns, fighting pose* akaderu: *smirk* jeez, whats biting you, kiddo? get up on the wrong side of the bed or something?...... Shotaro: "Who are you?! Why do you look all evil and like you're wanting to fight me?!!" akaderu: you should know why.....you say you do good deeds, right kid?......you know murder isnt a good deed, right? Shotaro: "??!! What do you mean?" akaderu: *dry chuckle* listen kid....in any other circumstance, i wouldnt even waste my time with a brat like you.....but the thing is....you killed someone important to me.....i cant forgive that....i want you to suffer....like you made _her_ suffer..... Shotaro: "B-But I never killed any 'her'!" akaderu: ha...ha.....i know what i saw........back then at the death city robo tournament.....you goddamn monster..... Shotaro: "The Robo...Tournament..." *flashbacks to Kepuri...he starts shaking from the memories* "N-No! I didn't! I was trying to--" akaderu:...........*throws his apple to the side* enough bullshit....we're ending this. now. *pulls out a knife* Shotaro: *backs up, frowns, pulls bones from his satchel* "You're making a mistake! I didn't kill Kepuri! In fact, she's--" akaderu: *charges* do you have ANY FUCKING IDEA what she meant to me?! she was the only thing keeping me going! before i met her, i was hated and neglected. my own family only thought of me as a lazy bum, and when i became a dokeshi? they started taking all their anger and stress out on me. they reduced me to nothing more than a walking punching bag! Shotaro: *dodges* "Like I don't know what it's like to be a Dokeshi! But Kepuri is ali--" Kepuri: "?!!! Akaderu?!" akaderu: *he freezes* ......!!...*he turns* ............!!! Kepuri: "...Back away from Shotaro." akaderu:...ke....puri? -he drops the knife- Kepuri: "Yeah! And why are you trying to attack Shotaro?!" akaderu:.....but....i thought you....y-you were- Kepuri: "???" akaderu: i thought he killed you......but.... Kepuri: "Well, he didn't, as is apparent! In fact, Shotaro was trying to save me, but I..." *looks down* akaderu:....but what? *slowly walking over to her* Kepuri: "...He was trying to get me not to give up on my...my life." akaderu:........like....you did for me.....? Kepuri: "..." *nods* akaderu:........*he hugs her* im sorry......i....its my goddamn fault...........its my fault you got turned into....that thing......*he begins to cry* Kepuri: "..." *hugs* Shotaro: "...I'm so lost." \kyoukotsu; still, you brought these two back together, so....indirect good deed complete! \ Shotaro: *pout* /Yeah, I guess.../ Kepuri: *pats Akaderu's back* \kyokotsu:.....will you be ok?\ Shotaro: /I don't know...I feel weird about all this./ -later- Kepuri: "Where have you been all this time?" akaderu: around mostly....hell if i'd know.... *eating another red apple* Kepuri: *pouts* "A bit vague there...Were you just around Death City?" akaderu: yeah....i always made time to visit you........ Kepuri: o\\\\o "When I was in a coma...?" akaderu: yeah. not to be a creep or anything, just to talk to you.... Kepuri: "O-Oh! Right...The hospital let you in?" akaderu:...yeah. said i was close to you.....or _are_ close to you? Kepuri: -\\\\\- "Akaderu..." akaderu: 7///////7;;;;; Kepuri: "..." *pushes herself into his arms* akaderu: *blush* ah- Kepuri: "Just shut up..." *wraps her arms around him* "I...I want to be held for a bit." akaderu: .....*hug* sorry....im not an expert at romantic stuff....but this is nice. Kepuri: -\\\\\\- "Y-Yeah..." akaderu: .....*small smile* Kepuri: *strokes his arm* "Akaderu...Being a Dokeshi..." akaderu: hmm? Kepuri: *small smile* "There is hope...Being a Dokeshi is not so bad, when you are around people you care about...even around humans." akaderu:......heh.... Kepuri: *looks up at him, smiles* akaderu: *blush* Kepuri: *closes her eyes, leans closer to him* akaderu: *leans in, blushing* Kepuri: *brushes her lips along his* mana: awwww. akaderu: O////////////////////O Kepuri: O_O "ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?!" -morning, on the road- Ochako: "At least Roswell didn't have any more aliens--" Izuku: *violently shaking* Ochako: "And we get to go to hot springs today!" Izuku: *MORE VIOLENT SHAKING* tsuyu: midoriya? are you feeling alright? Izuku: "NO MORE ALIENS!" *slaps himself in the face* "I AM CALM! HOT SPRINGS WILL BE RELAXING! I AM NOT IMAGINING O--" Black Star: *covers Izuku's mouth* "He's fine. Just had trouble sleeping." soul: *yaaawn* Patty: "Still tired, Soul?" soul: im good. Kid: *holding Stocking's hand, smiles* -elsewhere- Hibana: *reviewing a map of San Francisco* -elsewhere- Tomura: "Update on our target's location?" ???: seems a training session will take place later in this week...what do you think, kurogiri? Kurogiri: "I could get you to that location. It'll be up to you to complete the task." ???: and the others? Kurogiri: "They will provide support, and a distraction..." sachi: and us? Tomura: "Have you had any progress locating that New Orleans witch?" sachi: currently, nothing came up. Tomura: *scraaaaatch* "Disappointing, but not surprising. In this case, maybe you should join the rest and attack the students..." sachi: sounds good. hopefully i generate some good quirks while there... Tomura: "...Game on..." -elsewhere- Meme: *pouring glasses of ice water for everyone* mio: *drinks* phwaaaaah.... =w= so refeshing.... tsugumi: i cant believe that autumn is just around the corner.... ao: and that means autumn enrollments will take place.... Anya: "Which means the pumpkins will be ready..." *shiny eyes* "...Wait, what about autumn enrollments?" mio: you mean like new students arriving? ao: *she nods* Meme: "Then we get to mentor them! Yay!" tsugumi: *shiny eyes* (imaginary student: tsugumi-senpaaai~!) *drooling* Anya: -_-; "Wipe your mouth, Tsugumi..." tsugumi: *does so* Anya: "In any case, let us hope these students are not obnoxious and need to have their hands held..." *secretly imagining mentoring students in the ways of commoners' life* mio: yeah..... *imagining playing video games* -w- *All the girls are reduced to reveries about mentoring new students...drooling* kim:.............*sigh* i'll get the mop. -_-; Kana: *waves hand across their faces...then steals Anya's wallet from her purse* -elsewhere- Yumi: "Kirika, I need some help with Shiori's diaper." kirika: do i have to? Yumi: "That depends: do you want to smell baby poopies all afternoon?" kirika:...alright give me a sec.... *puts on a kitty plague mask* Yumi: -_-; "Oh, sure, that's not going to terrify Shiori in the least..." -after that- Yumi: *holding Shiori* "Don't you feel all better now that Mommy and your sister Kirika gave you a fresh new diaper?" shiori: ^o^ *looks at kirika* ............. *poker face* Yumi: "...Where do you even get a mask like that?" kirika:.....found it at a pawn shop. Yumi: "...Huh. You were at a pawn shop?" kirika: yeah. Yumi: "Hmm...Please tell me you aren't pawning anything yourself..." kirika: nah. Yumi: *nods* "Did you find any good bargains there?" -elsewhere- Spirit: *looking through checklist* "Okay, that takes care of a lot of the back-to-school shopping...Izumi, do you need a new backpack?" izumi: yeah, the one i have now is kinda getting old. Spirit: *looks at ones in the department store* "You want something kind of plain, or something with a character on it?" *holds up an All Might backpack* izumi: *looking around* Spirit: "???" -elsewhere- -a blue haired woman is looking through the shelves of a bookshop- Cashier: *spots blue-haired woman, approaches* "Hello! May I help you find anything?" woman: i-im fine..... child: look at this. they actually made a teary blue lunchbox! child 2: seriously? she's kinda lame compared to other heroes, and she doesnt even do that much. woman:........... q.q Cashier: "Well, let me know if you need anything..." Cashier: "...Are you okay, ma'am?" woman: im.....o-ok..... Cashier: "..." *spots the children* "You know, I've thought Teary Blue is pretty courageous..." woman: -she already left- haha..... Cashier: T_T child: OW! MY EYES! namiko: .....q-q i got scared again.... Cashier: *sobbing* person: MY EYES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE LITERALLY ON FIRE RIGHT NOW!! Security Guard: *into walkie-talkie* T__T "I need medical help, now!" -namiko ended up hiding in an alley way- namiko: i screwed up again..... ???: "It happened again, huh?" namiko: *she turns around*....hi aizawa.....got any spare blow? Aizawa: *sighs, sits down next to her* "Haven't you had enough?" namiko: i just had a rough morning.....i got evicted from my apartment again. Aizawa: "Neighbors complaining about burning pain to their eyes?" namiko:.......yeah.....i'll just have to live in the spare dumpster behind the school for a little while. Aizawa: "That's stupid..." *sighs* "Look, my couch pulls out into a bed...but I'm not going to clean the apartment..." namiko: ....thanks. Aizawa: *nods* "...I got some pot." namiko:....i could use some right now.... Aizawa: *opens baggie, pulls out pipe* -elsewhere- Kid: "So warm..." soul: *streeeetch* Black Star: *splashes Takeru and Izuku* takeru: eep! Izuku: "Ah! That's really hot! Stop that!" Stein: *annoyed grunt* soul: ........ Kid: "Soul? You okay?" soul: yeah....just relaxing.... Kid: *smiles* "These springs are rejuvenating. The mineral water is good for the skin, and of course that has benefits for the body, the mind, and the soul..." soul:....was that a damn pun? Kid: *nervous laugh* Black Star: *looking down at Izuku and Takeru* soul:.........hey....whats this? Stein: "???" soul: I AQUIRED KID'S TOWEL! >:D Kid: o\\\\\o "Hey!" *standing, trying to get his towel back* "Give that back!" soul: haha! Black Star: "Ha ha ha!" *rips Takeru's towel loose* Izuku: "G-Guys! Stop! You're being kind of loud--" takeru: EEK! >/////< Stein: "..." *slumps lower into the water* Kid: "How dare you!" *rips Soul's towel off--and snaps it at him* takeru: waaah!! *BOOOOM* -the wall got knocked down- -awkward silence- Izuku: *towel on fire* "Ah!" *throws it away...then sees the wall is gone* stocking: ............ tsuyu: ribbit? tsubaki: eh? Patty: "..." *thumbs up* liz: o-o;;;;;; soul: *covering himself up* Ochako: o\\\\o *covering her face* ("That's the second time I've seen Kid's...thingie") Kid: D: mina: dang. Izuku: o\\\\\\o -SCREAMING- -on the road, no one said a single thing- Stein: *driving* Black Star: "..." *glancing at the girls...* stocking: *snuggling kid* Kid: T_T *holding her* Ochako: *glancing at Soul and Izuku..." o\\\\o soul: q-q (thinking: maka forgive me for i have sinned.....) Izuku: Q_Q Patty: "...So, I see you boys sure are long and in charge!" mina: its official, no one hears of this and we take this to our graves. Patty: "But I was just about to tweet this--" liz: NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NONONONONONONONO!!! Izuku: *smashes Patty's phone* Patty: "..." *glare* Izuku: Q_____Q "I'll buy you a new one!" -elsewhere- Mineta: "I feel like I just missed out on something incredible..." -SLAM DUNK INTO THE GARBAGE- Mineta: *head first into banana peels and expired dog food* "AAAH!" Iida: "...Well, trash does belong in the garbage can." kyouka: *snerk* Iida: "In any case, we need to prepare for the new mentor-mentee program. Volunteers for mentors to the new students?" Mineta: *muffled* "I'll take the hot ladies--" eijiro: im in! momo: i'll take part. Bakugo: "I'll transform those tiny maggots into actual fighters!" hagakure: what about you, todoroki? Shouto: "I promise to try not to burn or freeze any of the newbies." denki: *playing on his game* Iida: "Kaminari! We will need everyone to pick up the pace on mentoring the new students!" denki: hmm? oh, right right. Bakugo: *looks over Denki's shoulder* "Are you doing multiplayer or something?" denki: yep. AGH! are you kidding?! this 'scorpion bitch' is such a damn griefer i swear! Iida: *gasp* "Such language to use in a user's name!" Bakugo: "BWA HA HA! Don't get your panties in a wad! Losing that badly, Kaminari?" denki: Q-Q why meeeee? Bakugo: " 'Cause you are the minorest of minor characters!" -elsewhere- Ponera: "We need to consider another option...another target for affecting Death's awful organization...Did we acquire anything useful from New Orleans?" milia: shaula got some of these. *she puts out some potion ingredients* grunt: isnt this stuff usually for n-n-ne-necromancy?!?! Ponera: "And what can be made with these?" shaula: it can bring back dead bodies for starters. Ponera: *leans in closer* "Ooooooo...That would be useful~" Medusa: *eyeroll* shaula: ^^ -elsewhere- Stein: "We'll be stopping at Tonto National Forest for the night, then we'll be back in Death City tomorrow afternoon." mina: neato! Stein: "We'll be staying near the Lost Dutchman's Mine, at Superstition Mountains." Ochako: *tapping a finger on her chin* "Tonto...Tonto...What does that word mean?" stocking: depends on what language your speaking in, i guess. *shrug* Ochako: "Why? Which languages can you find the word?" liz: *texting* [liz: hey wes! we'll be back by tomorrow hopefully ^^] [wes: great! miss u. how did yesterday go?] [liz: pretty well] liz:........ [wes: how is soul doing?] [liz: he's going pretty good. also did u see the vid i posted on GB?] [wes: i was so proud of him] liz: *she smiles* [liz: BB soon. <3 u~] [wes: love u too] -elsewhere- Hibana: *slides a map to Gabriella* "I want you to find decent locations here in San Francisco for me and another person." gabriella: um....ok? *she looks* Hibana: "And make sure they are good places. I want to impress this person." gabriella:...yes princess... *sad smile* Hibana: *holds up her fan...covering a small smirk* -elsewhere- Shotaro: "..." lady: thank you for helping with my bags. *she smiles* Shotaro: "Huh? Oh..." *forced smile* "Happy to do a good deed, ma'am." lady: *she nods and exits* Shotaro: *frowns* ("Kepuri...Emine...") -at the house- chie: *looking through movies* hmmm.... Yohei: "Anything good?" chie: well.... -there is a mecha movie, a sci fi, a western, a cartoon about a caveman, a kung-fu movie, a street fighter esque film, and a movie about ninjas- Yohei: "Hmm...Caveman cartoon? What the heck...? Um, what do you want? They all have quite a bit of action..." chie: im not sure.. mana: kung-fu movie! Tuhl: "Yeah, kung-fu sounds good." -knock knock- Tuhl: "???" *walks to the door, looks through peephole* -a woman is there- ???: excuse me, does a kappa named 'Tuhl' live here? Tuhl: "?!" *opens the door* "Is that...?" Tuhl: "Um, I'm Tuhl." ???: may i come in? Tuhl: *stands aside, gesturing for her to come inside* "Of course." -she sits down on a chair- Tuhl: "You're who she said would be coming to see us...to see Shotaro..." ???: *she tenses* *she looks at him* (thinking: im sure its just a coincidence...the name is very common...) Tuhl: "You're who Minato said would be coming?" ???: yes. you can call me 'Setsuna'. Tuhl: *nods* "This is Mana, Chie, and Yohei. Shotaro is out right now..." setsuna:.... chie: *she nods* its good to meet you, miss setsuna. Yohei: "I'm sure Shotaro will be grateful for your assistance: it's really important to him." mana:..... *Door heard opening* mono: we're back... Yohei: "???" Shotaro: *quiet as he enters...looks around the room* "Um..." setsuna: ............... mono: who the heck is she? Yohei: *death glare at Mono* Tuhl: "Shotaro, this is the woman I told you about, the one who can find Emine..." Shotaro: "..." setsuna:....showtaro..... *she is tearing up* Shotaro: "???" Tuhl: *glances at the two...* "That scarf...and Shotaro's...!!!" Yohei: "...!!!" Tuhl and Yohei: ("Holy shit.") mono: ???? setsuna:....you've really grown... Shotaro: "??? Um...I've only been standing here for a few seconds." *looks at Mono, compares his height* "Did I grow that much more, Mono?" mono:...... uuuhhhh..... setsuna: *she just hugs him* Shotaro: "!!! Um..." Tuhl and Yohei: T_T mono: im confused. mana: now that i think of it, she and showtaro....they look a lot alike, huh? Yohei: *sniff* "Um, Chie, I think we need to put some food away..." chie: ah! right! Tuhl: "Saki, I think Io needs a changing...Come along, Mono..." mono: h-hey! mana:....miss setsuna....you.......you're showtaro's mom, arent you? Shotaro: "..." setsuna:.....*she nods* Shotaro: "..." *sobbing* setsuna:...showtaro...i understand if you hate me.....it was unfair of me to abandon you.....i was.... *sigh* i didnt want to burden you with having a dokeshi for a mother... chie:........................................ Shotaro: "J-Just..." *hugs Setsuna tightly* "You're here..." setsuna: ......*she hugs him tightly* my baby... Shotaro: *crying, laughing--with a bear hug on his mom* Yohei: "..." *hugs Chie* -later- Shotaro: *bouncing in his seat* "Where did you get that awesome scarf?!" setsuna: i've had it for a while. actually, i cut it in half and gave the other half to you. Shotaro: "...Woooooooow...That's so cool!" mana: where have you been this whole time? setsuna: just wandering. helping people from time to time. Shotaro: *squeeing at Mana* "You heard that? 'Helping people'!" mana: yep, just like you. chie: i guess the fruit doesnt fall far from the tree. Shotaro: *blushes, chuckles* "Mom, I have so much to ask!" *pulls out a list from his pocket--which unfurls down and along the entire floor, into the hallway, and the kitchen* setsuna: oh... o.o; Shotaro: "First off, how old was I when you left me? Second, what's my middle name? Third, why is the sky blue--Oh, wait...Sorry, I've kind of been writing this for years, so there are some dumb questions in here. Let me cross out the middle name one--" setsuna: well, for the first one, you were just a baby. Shotaro: "...Oh. That young?" setsuna:....*she nods* Shotaro: "...Mom? Did people try to hurt you for being a Dokeshi?" setsuna:.................................. Shotaro: "..." *holds out his hands* "They've tried to hurt me, too." setsuna: ......*she hugs him* Shotaro: "Mom..." *hugs her* setsuna:...... chie: *tearing up* Yohei: *holds her hand* io: ?? Tuhl: "..." *holds Io, passes them to Saki* saki: hey sweetie... *snuffles* Shotaro: "Mom...I know we have a lot to talk about with finding my friend...but maybe we can talk about it in the morning?" setsuna: *she nods* Shotaro: *nods* "Th-Thank you..." -elsewhere- mina: zzzzzzzz........ Ochako: *tossing a bit, hands covered with gloves* Izuku: *clutching his notebook in his sleep* tsuyu: *by the lake, getting a quick swim in* Kid: *kisses Stocking on the cheek* stocking: mmmm.... *snoozing while she sits in his lap* Kid: ("She's incredible...") stocking: zzzzz...... Black Star and Patty: *shoveling near the Lost Dutchman's Mine* Patty: "Gold has to be here somewhere in Tonto!" Black Star: *holds up something* "I FOUND IT!" *holds up gold...fool's gold* tsubaki: *learning to work the grill* Stein: "Got the grill going yet?" tsubaki: i think so...ah! there we go! Stein: "Good...Glad you're doing this and not someone fire-crazy like that weird grenade kid." tsubaki: ^^; takeru: *shudders* Stein: "...Takeru, why don't you help me set up one more tent while Tsubaki and Soul start cooking?" takeru: o-ok. Stein: "Hold the posts, I'll hammer them in..." Kid: *nodding off* -later- Ochako: "Yummy fish, Tsubaki!" Black Star: *pouting, because Stein told him the gold was fake* tsubaki: thanks. ^^; Izuku: "Just another day and we'll all be back home..." liz: yeah... Kid: "Back in our own beds, then back to classes...with some new students entering, I'm sure." soul: *he nods* -ochako's phone rings- Ochako: *looks* "Amazed I get a signal out here..." Ochako: *answers* "Hello?" Ochako: "Hey, Yuu! How are you?" liz: ?? Ochako: "Really?! Great! Do you know where you're living yet?" Izuku: "..." *looks at Tsuyu* " 'Cousin'?" tsuyu: *shrug* Ochako: "Uh huh...Okay! Great! I'll see you then! Say hi to the family for me!" liz: relatives? Ochako: "Love you! ... Okay, bye!" *hangs up* "Hey, my cousin is coming to Death City!" liz: awesome! Izuku: "Y-Yeah! That's...great!" Ochako: "I know, right?! She's so hardworking all the time! You'll love her! I mean, not love-love love her--that would be weird!" tsuyu: do you need some water? Ochako: "Sure!" -elsewhere- Hibana: *studying the map and lists of suggestions* "Gabriella, are these the best locations in San Francisco that you would recommend for me and my guest?" gabriella: *she nods* Hibana: *looking sincere* "I'm not sure this is the best you could offer." *leans forward* "I want you to tell me: if it was you instead of me going out around San Francisco, what would be the places _you_ would want to visit? What would be the perfect day in San Francisco for Gabriella?" gabriella: well....*she checks the map and points to a few places, like a library, a few coffee places and shops, etc* Hibana: *smiles* "Just what I wanted to hear: thank you. Oh, that reminds me: Gabriella, I can't do this on my own, so my guest and I will require your services during our outing tomorrow. Be sure to dress comfortably and stylish to accompany us--I can always have my tailor help with that~" gabriella: oh, um....ok. Hibana: *smiles* "Well, I'm going to have a bath before ordering in something to eat." *points on the map at a coffee shop* "I'll see you right here tomorrow morning at 8 AM." gabriella: right! -elsewhere- Spirit: *asleep on a couch* "Zzzz..." sachiko:....*puts a blanket over him* Spirit: *smiles in his sleep as the blanket lies over him* -elsewhere- -BANGING ON THE DOOR- yuuji: OI! SHITRAG! TURN YOUR F*CKING MUSIC DOWN YOU STITCHED FUCK! Dabi: "...I _like_ it this loud." yuuji: well its keeping sachi and me awake, so shut the fuck up! Dabi: "...Nah, I don't think I will. If it keeps you awake, too bad. And since you can't sleep, why don't you two do something else?" -something is heard inside- yuuji:....what the hell was that? do you have a hooker in there _again_? Dabi: "...If I do, what would be your reaction?" yuuji:......there's a hooker in there, isnt there? -_-; Dabi: "...Want in?" yuuji: no! D:< Dabi: "Then do kindly go back to your room, and fuck Sachi--or yourself. Because I don't care." yuuji: *flips him of and exits* asshole. Dabi: *shuts the door* "Now, where were we?~" yuuji: -_-; Kurogiri: "Dabi is quite the difficult one..." yuuji: no shit. Kurogiri: "Let him be--you don't want to get on his bad side." *offers earplugs* yuuji:...thaaanks. Kurogiri: "Could always drink yourself to sleep--" *THUMP THUMP THUMP THUMP* yuuji:....yes. yes please. all the drinks. all of them. Kurogiri: -_-; "I'm on it..." sachi: T_T Kurogiri: *passes a drink to Sachi* sachi: thanks kurogiri. Kurogiri: *nods* -elsewhere in the building- Tomura: *tossing* "N-No..." -noises are heard in the room above- Tomura: "..." *grabs a random broomstick and pokes it up at the ceiling* "Please...quiet..." -moans- Tomura: "..." *scraaaaaatch* "Do I have to make a point to you up there?" -elsewhere- Kid: "Zzz..." stocking: zzzzz....... Izuku: *outside the tent, looking at the stars* tsuyu: cant sleep? Izuku: *shakes his head* tsuyu: want to talk about it? Izuku: "..." *nods* "Just thinking about this trip..." *looks at his fist, then up at the stars* "How to go further..." tsuyu: ah. Izuku: *puts his hands together* "It helps to know there are other people trying to do the same..." *looks at the sky* "But it still can feel isolating." tsuyu: perhaps. but just remember we're all here if you need us, ok? Izuku: "..." *smiles at her* ("One for all...") "Thanks..." tsuyu: its not a problem. Izuku: "How about you? Trouble sleeping?" tsuyu: not really, just seeing if anyone else was up. Izuku: "Hmm...Want to look at the stars for a bit?" tsuyu: sure. Izuku: *quiet, looking up...smiles, rest his hands to his sides* tsuyu: it's peaceful out here. Izuku: *nods* "Have you gotten to see much of the forest and park?" tsuyu: yeah, the lake is really clear. *she smiles* Izuku: "Oh, that's good. Wish I had walked to it." tsuyu: there's always tomorrow morning. Izuku: "You're right. I'm sure my mom would love a photo of it." tsuyu: sounds like a plan then. Izuku: *smiles at her, then yawns* "Thanks, Tsuyu--Tsu." -elsewhere- Meme: *snoring* Anya: *struggling to sleep* ("Ugh...That noise...") mio: *asleep at her laptop* Anya: *sits up, glares at Meme...puts on her coat and exits to the kitchen* Meme: *tosses a bit...then stands up in her sleep* mio: zzzz...... ao: .......*follows* Meme: *follows Anya in her sleep to the kitchen* Anya: "What on eart--?" Meme: *lifts Anya in her arms and cradles her like a baby* Anya: o\\\\\\\o ao:....*taking something out of the drawer* Meme: *muttering a lullaby* ao: *she takes out a kitchen knife* Anya: *whispering* "Put me down, Meme! You are sleepwalking! Sleep-lullabying! Sleep-annoying-me!" ao: *smiles* Anya: *spots Ao* "?!!!" ao: *raises it up* Anya: "AO! WHAT ARE YOU DO--?!" ao: *slices into some bread* good evening. i'm just making late night snack. do you want any? Anya: "...FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF" Meme: *wakes up to the smell of bread* "Oh, that would be lovely!" *looks at Anya* "Why are you in my arms?" Anya: "I'D LIKE TO KNOW AS WELL!" -morning- Hibana: *waiting at a table at the San Francisco cafe* gabriella: i'm here. Hibana: "Oh!" *looks up, smiles* "Happy you arrived." *gestures to the other empty chair at the table* "You look lovely this morning." gabriella: um... thank you. *blush* Hibana: "Ready to start this day? I'm so happy that my special guest has arrived~" gabriella: *she looks around* ???? Hibana: *rests a hand lightly over Gabriella's* "You." gabriella: ah.... O//////////////////////////////////////////////////////O Hibana: *smiles* "I think that someone who works as hard as you do for me deserves a day. Whatever you want today, it's yours." gabriella: *she blushes and smiles* Hibana: "So, you take the lead today...What would you like to order?" -elsewhere- Izuku: *holding up his camera, motioning to classmates* "Get a bit closer--I want to get more of the lake in the photo." tsuyu: *nods* soul: everything ready? Izuku: "Yep! Three...two..." *SNAP* "Got it!" stocking: great. Izuku: *shows it to classmates* "That water really is beautiful." soul: *he nods, noticing something along his head* Ochako: *small smirk* "Admiring yourself in the picture, Soul?" soul: ?! j-just looking.... (thinking: maka....) *Small bit of wind passes by Soul's ear* Ochako: "???" Izuku: *notices something in the distance* (ﺧ益ﺨ) stocking: ?? Izuku: "I know now why this park is called 'Tonto'..." *points to the distance, where there is a set of mountains that looks familiar* *Loud Echo*: "FOOL!" -on the road- Stein: *driving, sipping coffee* Patty: "Just a few hours, and we're home!" liz: O-O;;; Black Star: "What's with you, Liz?" liz: *shakes her head* i-its nothing.... Kid: "???" Izuku: *emailing photos to his mom, then checking social media...* [boom-boom-bass; neat. cant w8 2 C U guys soon.] [deku: same! hope you all are doing well] [countexplode18: WHEN R U GETTIN BACK HERE U NERD?! I'M GONNA KILL U!] Izuku: "Kyouka sent a nice message, and Kacchan...um...he's doing okay." [shroomyshroom; dude, thats rad] [deku: ^^; Thanks!] [yuuraka; So. You're the 'Deku' my cousin told me about? I look forwards to working with you and the others.] [deku: oh, ochako's cousin?] [yuuraka: Yes. I shall introduce myself proper during the autumnal entrance ceremony.] [deku: okay. well, look forward to meeting you then!] Izuku: "Hey, Ochako! Your cousin--" liz: ah, looks like we're here. Ochako: "???" Kid: *looks out the window* "Nice to be back..." mina: neato! Black Star: "YOUR GOD IS BACK, DEATH CITY!" tsubaki: ^^; Stein: "Good. Sooner we get in and find a place to park, the sooner you all can leave." Patty: "Awwww, we love you too, teach!" *cheek pinch* Stein: -_- tsuyu: actually, you can just drop me off at my house. Stein: "...I'm going to have to do that for all of you, aren't I?" *All hands go up* Stein: *grumble* "Tsuyu, give me directions..." -after tsuyu, mina, and ochako are dropped off at their residences- Izuku: *staring at his phone still...* soul: *looking out the window* Patty: "Hey, Sis, you okay?" liz: yeah. Patty: "You sure? You seemed surprised about something earlier." liz: nothing..... (excalibur's voice: foooooool!) *cringe* Patty: "???" Kid: *hugging Stocking* stocking: cant wait to get home. takeru:...ah! -they have arrived to the 2nd brigade base- yasunoki: *salutes* Patty: "Bye, Takeru!" *hug* takeru: s-see you in school patti!.....*salutes to the commander* Patty: *waves* "Later, cutie!" Honda: "??? You have a girlfriend, Juggernaut?" takeru: uh...ummm.. >//////////////< yasunoki: *sweatdrop* c-commander... -_-; Honda: "It's a fair question! I bet Juggernaut is a real lady killer! Am I right?" yasunoki: commander, we should probably help private noto unpack -_-; Honda: "Very well..." *winks at Takeru and proceeds to help unpack* takeru: ./////. -later- stocking: we're back! Yumi: "Welcome home!" *hugs Stocking and Kid* Patty: "Julie!" julie: *hug* lord death: *hugs kid* hey kiddo! heather: good to see you're all safe. Patty: *smiles at Heather* Kid: *hugs Lord Death* "I missed you..." *looks for Kirika* kirika: yo. Kid: *waves* "Hi. How have things been?" lord death: good. shiori missed you. Kid: *smiles at Shiori, waves* shiori: *her eyes light up* kid! kid! Kid: *reaches out to Shiori to hold her* "Missed me?" shiori: *hug* Kid: "Hee hee..." shiori: ^o^ Kid: "We brought souvenirs!" shiori: ?? Kid: *leans down, picks up a small skull-head plush doll for Shiori* "Who does this look like?" shiori: ....dad? Kid: *laughs* "Yes! And you can say 'dad' so well!" shiori: *huuug* dad! hehe! Kid: *smiles at Death* Yumi: *small smirk at Death* "Looks like a plushie is stealing your thunder..." -elsewhere- Arthur: *flexing his arm* tamaki: *timing* Arthur: *loud grunt* "How was that?" tamaki: better than last time. nozomi: nice job, arthur. *claps* Arthur: "Th-Thanks." *smiles at Nozomi* "I'm back to about full strength." miwa: not bad kiddo. Arthur: *blush* "So, I guess I'll have to ask the Commander when I go out on patrol." tamaki: speaking of....where even is he? Arthur: "The Commander had said something about a new shipment of weights that he--" Akitaru: "Yo." *Akitaru is on a unicycle, lifting weights* nozomi: O-O;;;;;;;;; Arthur: -_-; Akitaru: "Working on balance today. And it tones the core muscles." tamaki: that seems....dangerous. Akitaru: "Like our usual days at work aren't? Besides, how hard can this be?" -elsewhere- Hibana: "This was a good choice, Gabriella! How did you hear about this place?" gabriella: i did a bit of web browsing and reading reviews. Hibana: "Always so thorough." *takes a lick of her ice cream cone* "How is your flavor?" gabriella: delicious~! Hibana: "Mind if I have a taste of yours?" gabriella: um...i-if you want... Hibana: *leans over, licks her cone, picking up a dollop of the ice cream before licking her lips* "Delicious indeed~ Feel free to have a taste of mine." gabriella: um.... ./////. Hibana: *holds her own cone in between them as she takes another lick of it* "What did you want to do after this?" -elsewhere- Shotaro: *hands his mother a photo from a newspaper clipping* "This is him..." setsuna: hmmm....there's a church building. on Japonshima. mana: so back where we started then.... Shotaro: "..." *curling his knees up to his chest on the couch* setsuna: hmm? showtaro? is everything ok? Shotaro: "...I don't know that I can do this." mana: hmm? setsuna: what do you mean? Shotaro: "Emine...He's not the same person I knew...When I last saw him, he..." *buries his head in his knees* setsuna:..... Shotaro: "...He killed Charisma Justice." setsuna: ?? Shotaro: "We tried to stop the Masked Assembly, these bad Dokeshi...and we were doing fine--until Emine...He had some mask with three eyes...and I couldn't move. I just froze. Justice threw me out of the building--just as Emine stabbed him through the head. ...When I could move again...I just ran away." setsuna:....showtaro..... Shotaro: "I couldn't save him, Mom. I couldn't save him..." setsuna:.....*she hugs him* Shotaro: *holds onto her, sobbing* setsuna: *humming softly* Shotaro: *cries himself until almost sleeping* setsuna:....*rubs his back* Shotaro: "Zzz..." setsuna:...... Shotaro: *stays asleep* mana:.... Yohei: *small knock on the door* "Setsuna? I can take him off your hands for a bit..." setsuna: its fine... Yohei: *nods* "Want me to bring you anything?" setsuna: i'm alright for now. Yohei: "Okay..." *looks down the hall* chie: ..... *concerned* Yohei: "..." *walks up to her...hugs her* chie:....*she hugs back* Yohei: *strokes her back* -in their room- chie: *she snuggles up to him* mmmm..... Yohei: *kisses her cheek* "I love you." chie: i love you too, babe. *leans into his chest* Yohei: *holds her, sliding his hand along her lower back* "You are amazing...incredible...and loving..." chie: *blush* i could say the same for you....i can tell you're going to be a great dad... *looks down at her stomach* Yohei: *holds hand gently over her stomach...leans down, kisses lightly* chie: hmhm~ ^^ Yohei: *hugs at her waist, resting his cheek against her stomach* "...You feel warm." chie: *she smiles and ruffles his hair* Yohei: "I love you, Chie." *kisses lightly up her stomach* chie: i love you too, yohei. Yohei: *reaches her neck, a light kiss there* chie: ahhh.... u///u Yohei: *kisses where her neck reaches her cheek* "You're blushing." chie: mmmm.... Yohei: *lets a hand slide under her pajama shirt, resting on her hip* chie: mmmmm Yohei: *massages her hip before moving up her side...* chie: *nuzzles* Yohei: *lets his hands rest along her skin, as he holds her, feeling her breathe as her chest rises and falls chie: mmmmm.... Yohei: *moves a finger along one button of her pajamas* -elsewhere- Hibana: *wiping away tears, at the San Francisco LGBTQ Museum* gabriella: ......*faint smile* Hibana: "So much history I didn't know...Thank you for recommending this...Gabriella?" gabriella: hmm? i just, wanted to pay respects and everything. *faint blush* Hibana: *nods* "...Can I tell you something?" gabriella: hmm? .////. Hibana: *wrings her hands* "When I was at the church...even when I was a little girl, it was pretty obvious to me that I wasn't just attracted to boys..." *blushes* gabriella: .... O//////////O *steam coming off her head* Hibana: "??? Do you think less of me for being bi?" gabriella: no, of course not. i dont feel anyone should be judged for who they are attracted to. (thinking: if i did, it would just make me a hypocrite...) Hibana: *crying* "Thank you..." gabriella:...*hug* Hibana: *returns the hug, letting out a small laugh* "It's silly...I must have been so obvious to people..." -elsewhere- Kid: *lies down in bed* "Aaah..." stocking: *lays next to him* so good to be back. Kid: "Agreed..." *holds her hand* "This trip...It was fun, exciting...embarrassing...and I was so worried..." stocking: hmm? Kid: "If you had been hurt...or worse..." *hugs her* stocking:....*rubs his back and head* Kid: *stays in her arms, mewing lightly* stocking:...i love you kid. Kid: "I love you, too." *kisses her wrist* stocking:..... Kid: *closes his eyes, inhales* "Please don't leave..." stocking:.....i wont, kid.... Kid: *smiles lightly...his breathing slows down as he starts to fall asleep* stocking:.....*holding him close* Kid: "Zzz..." *rests in her arms* stocking:.....zzzzzz *They fall asleep...and dream* -morning- Kid: *yawn, opening his eyes to see Stocking with him...smiles* stocking: zzzzz Kid: *watches her sleep, getting comfortable in bed* stocking: .....*hugs* Kid: *hugs her back, kisses her forehead* stocking: ......... Kid: *smiles* "Sleep okay?" stocking: zzzzzz Kid: "..." ("She must be really exhausted.") -later- Kid: "Feel better?" stocking: yeah. *streeeetch* nice to be back home after so long. Kid: *looks at Stocking's summer packing* "Agreed." *hugs her as she stretches* "A bit more privacy." stocking: *she nods* i think that should be everything now... maid: your autumn wardrobe. *she hands stocking a luggage container and takes the other before vanishing* Kid: o__o "She's fast." stocking: well, when your dad is called 'the king of time and space'.....*shrug* Kid: "True..." *smiles* "I always love your autumn attire." stocking: *she rolls her eyes* you say that about all my clothes, you little dork. Kid: "It's true! You look great in anything~" stocking: hehe. *she smooches him on the nose* Kid: *blushes, smiles* "May I help with unpacking?" stocking: sure. -later at school- mina: we got gifts for everyone~! -at lunch- Iida: *bows* "I look forward to your gift from your road trip on my birthday!" Bakugo: -_-; "Stop yelling...My head is killing me..." hanta: *flustered over an earlier incident* .//////. Mashirao: *looking at Hanta* "You okay?" hanta: YES! FINE THANKS! Mashirao: *backs up* hagakure: ?? Iida: "You seemed troubled, Sero. What's that paper in your hand?" Bakugo: *glancing over Hanta's shoulder* hanta: *he eats it* O-O kyouka: O_O sero what the shit? Iida: "If you need fiber, the cafeteria provides much better dining options..." -at another table- Jacqueline: "It sounds like you had an eventful roadtrip." Patty: "You have no idea." kim: yeah, but im pretty jealous. Black Star: "How so? 'Cause you were stuck at work?" kim: yeah. Black Star: "At least you made some money--and work has to be more normal than the kind of people we were traveling with." Patty: *smirks* "Some aren't that normal. Kind of below-average." *holds up a pinkie finger* Black Star: o\\\\o kim: ???? Patty: "So, Kim, make any new friends at work?" *ignoring Black Star* -elsewhere- Hibana: "All bags are packed, we're out of the hotel room...When is the limo arriving to take us to the airport, Gabriella?" gabriella: should be here within fifteen minutes. Hibana: *smiles* "That's good. You're always so organized...Hey, listen...If you're not busy this Friday, could you free up some time for me...and for you? There's a restaurant I've been meaning to dine at, and I'd like for you to join me. Not for work--just for...us." gabriella: oh. um...o-ok. sounds nice. .////. Hibana: *nods* "The restaurant is called La flamme bleu. Don't let the name fool you--it's not that fancy." *smiles* "I look forward to having dinner with you." -elsewhere- Ponera: "Progress report on the potions?" shaula: test subject 1 is being prepped as we speak. Ponera: *happy clap* "Yay!" *looks at Test Subject #1* shaula: *she watches* lets see how this turns out... Ponera: "Um...Why the glass?" shaula:...safety precaution. Ponera: "...Very well. Begin the experiment." -elsewhere- Spirit: *on phone with Sachiko* "Okay, so I pick up Izumi at 3...Any errands to run?" sachiko: that should be everything. Spirit: "Great. Hang in there tonight--I'll have dinner ready when you get home." sachiko: thanks. *she smiles* Spirit: *smiles* "Okay, I'll let you get back to work. Love you." sachiko: *tiny blush* love you too. Spirit: "Bye." -elsewhere- *There is a cylinder containing...a mass of cells...It lets out a noise, like that of a thud, before what sounds like someone's name..."Yohei"...* guard: ?? Cells: "Yohei...Hi..." guard: ?! Cells: "Yo...Hi...Where?" -elsewhere- Kid: *stretches* "That was quite a day...Where would you like to go?" stocking: *streeetch* yeah. good to be back.....how about deathbucks? Kid: *nods* "I could use a bit of coffee to wake up. And I do wonder whether they have added new desserts to their menu since we departed~" stocking:........ =/////= *drools* Kid: *pats her mouth with a tissue* "Even your drool is symmetrical~" stocking: >////< liz: yeaaaah, thats _totally_ not a creepy thing to say to a girl... Kid: -_-; "I'm just--I just...I mean, if Stocking has put up with me after all of my...Let's just move on." stocking: *pats his back* Kid: *small smile* stocking: dont worry kiddo, i still love you~ Kid: "I love you, too." -later- Kid: *they are seated at the table* "Hmm...What to drink...?" stocking: i think i might have some of the rose tea. Kid: *nods* "I want something a little stronger, so I'll have a small coffee." lin: coming right up~ Akua: *leaning against the counter* mono: ....... 7-7 Akua: "What's your problem, tiny?" mono: that guy....he annoys me. Akua: "??? Why's that? Seems like the usual annoying customer." mono: i know him from school, he has this weird symmetry fetish. its so irritating! people like that are the 7th worst kind of person there is. Kid: *laughing at something Stocking says--then spots Mono...and frowns* mono: *glaaaares* stocking:...? Kid: "You..." mono:...hmph! *turns to another customer* Kid: *grumbles* "Evil asymmetry..." stocking:........*holds his hands* Kid: *inhales* "Sorry...I was distracted." Akua: *small lightbulb* "Hey, Mono...Maybe you should give that guy a special something..." mono: like what? Akua: *whispers* "Make that guy's order asymmetrical..." mono: *smirks* -and so- Kid: *twitch twitch* "..." *twitch* "I have complaints about the food...and service." -mono was put on janitorial duty after that stunt- -later- Kid: "..." *inhale* "I wish I wasn't so fixated..." stocking:.....*hug* want to do something else? Kid: *nods* "Where to?" stocking:....maybe we could pay your mom a visit? Kid: *nods* "That sounds nice." -at the graveyard- Kid: "Hello, Mother. It's me, Kid. I'm here with Stocking." stocking: *she nods* Kid: "...Overall, I'm getting through life well." *holds Stocking's hand* "We have had some challenges, some scary moments...but we survived." stocking:.... Kid: "I know Father misses you, and he continues to be a great parent...He and...Yumi have tended so well to me and now Shiori and Kirika..." stocking:...... Kid: *rests hand along the tombstone* "I love you, Mother. Thank you for all that you have given me." stocking:.....*she puts a soft hand on his shoulder* Kid: *holds her hand, wiping away tears* stocking:....*hug* Kid: *hugs her, crying but smiling* "Thank you." -later- Kid: *walking with Stocking, holding hands* "That meant a lot to me. Thank you for being there with me." stocking: of course kid. *she smiles* Kid: "Did you want to return home?" stocking: sure.... Kid: *smiles at her* "Okay...Any craving for dinner?" -elsewhere- Arthur: *completes practice with his sword, slicing through all the targets effortlessly* nozomi: excellent timing, arthur. Arthur: .\\\\. "Th-Thanks...I was worried I was going to screw up." Takehisa: *resisting urge to criticize Arthur's form* ("He could have been a bit faster...") tamaki: you certainly are doing better now. Arthur: *blushes more* "That means a lot..." *avoids eye contact* tamaki:..... padma: *sigh* *she has confetti in her hair* Takehisa: "Hmm...That will be quite a mess to clean up after the birthday festivities..." padma: no kidding..... -_-; Takehisa: "At least it was kind of you to host a birthday for Misora so..." *awkward shoulder pat* "Good work." -elsewhere- Kishiri: "So, Gab, how did work out in LA and San Fran treat you?" gabriella: it was a wonderful trip. Kishiri: "That's good. Given how much the Commander works you, thought you'd be exhausted. But you've been smiling so much and seem so happy and shit." gabriella: yeah, but i'm happy as long as she's happy... Kishiri: "Yeah, and she seems _really_ happy. Whatever you did, keep it up--makes working around here easier!" -elsewhere- Ponera: o________o "Goddess help us...Shaula...What have you done?" shaula: ooook.....that didnt work as well as i hoped. hey, its just one, we can just gun it down and work on test subject 2. Ponera: " 'Gun it down'?" *facepalm* "This isn't one of your video games...*Sigh* I'll send Grimoire and others...What have you changed to make Test Subject #2 actually work well?" shaula: *shows her notes* lets see how this one works after we clean this mess. Ponera: "...Very well. I also will be increasing reinforcements. I don't want a repeat." ("At least I have one wild card...but I hope it doesn't come to that...") -elsewhere- Shotaro: *looking at photos* mana: *studying* Shotaro: *photos of Yohei, Chie, and him on the road; a few with Tool and Chie; then...a selfie with Charisma Justice* *frowns...turns off his phone, stands, starts pulling a suitcase out of the closet* mana: showtaro? Shotaro: "If we're going to find Emine, we'll need to pack..." mana: ?? Shotaro: "Who knows where he'll run to next if we don't stop him..." *looks at her* "...Are you going to be with me?" mana:....*she nods* yeah. i did promise to help you, didnt i? Shotaro: "..." *smiles* "Thanks." -elsewhere- Wes: "I saw the video Liz sent to me, Soul..." soul: oh...um.... .////.; Wes: *pat on the shoulder* "You were awesome! Great work!" soul:....mom and dad didnt see it......did they? Wes: "..." *pulls his hand back* "No..." ("Thank goodness for privacy settings...I hope...") soul:....... Wes: "...I did share it with some friends--" soul: ?! Wes: "They don't know Mom and Dad! And they are other musicians who--" soul: ....................... Wes: "Soul...You're really talented. And I think you should share that talent with others..." soul:....m-maybe.... 7///7; Wes: *smiles* "Okay..." *one arm hug* "Take your time." soul:............. Wes: "So, what else happened on the trip? Liz seemed a little reticent about some topics." -soul explains what all happened- Wes: o_o "...That was eventful...I'm just glad you, Liz, and everyone is safe..." *small laugh* "It also sounds like some embarrassing circumstances, too." soul: .////////.;;; Wes: "Kind of envy you: you guys sound like you are all so close." soul: yeah..... Wes: "...Maybe you and I could go with some of your friends and some of mine--just a night out." soul:...um...sure. Wes: *smiles* ("...Maybe he'll meet someone...or maybe he already has...He seems to be hiding something else.") soul:........ Wes: "Well, almost time for dinner! Hope you like the meal." soul: ok. -elsewhere- Kid: "Delicious meal." stocking: mmmm~ roxanne: we worked extra hard on this one. Kid: "We appreciate it--thank you!" Patty: *patting her belly* "Yum~" kirika: zzzzz...... *curled up on the couch like a cat* mocha: zzzz.... Yumi: *puts a blanket over Kirika* kirika:....... -w- Yumi: *smiles, kisses Kirika's forehead lightly* lord death: ....*picks her up and takes her to her room, tucking her in* pleasant dreams. Yumi: *smiles at Death* shiori: zzzzzz..... Yumi: *checks on Shiori, adjusting her blanket* "Sleep well, too, cutie." -morning- Kid: "Mmmm..." stocking: *nuzzles* Kid: "Morning, beautiful~" stocking: morning~<3 Kid: "Sleep okay?" *kisses her cheek* stocking: yeah...had some nice dreams. Kid: *nods* "I can't remember mine..." *takes her hand, kisses it lightly* "Was I in your nice dreams?" stocking: yeah.... Kid: "Glad to hear." *small smooch on her lips* "Anything in your dreams that you wanted to do today?" -at school- Iida: *stiffer than usual* mina: you alright, tenny? Iida: *squeaky voice* "Ye--" *clears his throat* "Y-Yes...Just get nervous..." mina: ok. *shrug* Iida: ("Please don't let this birthday be embarrassing for me...") *shouts* "I LOOK FORWARD TO THIS DAY OF CLASSES!" Izuku and Ochako: ._. -silence- Iida: "..." *runs out of the room and down the hall* momo:........... kyouka: well _that_ was weird. Bakugo: "Tch. Switch him to decaf already." Ochako: "...So, my cousin will be in classes soon!" momo: thats wonderful to hear. *she smiles* mina: she's going to start this september, right? Ochako: "Yep! It's going to be so cool to have family here!" denki: ^^..........todoroki? you alright? Shouto: "...No." denki:...wanna talk about it? Shouto: "...He has been trying to call me again. My father." denki: oh...um..... >->;;;; Shouto: "Yes...I will be changing my phone number. Again." denki:.... say, did you hear about the new movie showing later this week? Shouto: "No. Which film?" -at lunch- Kid: *presents a cupcake to Stocking* stocking: mmmmmm~<3 Kid: "I had asked the cafeteria to special order these before we left New Orleans..." stocking: awwww. *kiss* Kid: *kisses back gently, pulls back, licks his lips slightly* "I can taste the frosting." stocking: hehe~ Kid: *holds her hand* -elsewhere at lunch- Arthur: "Still sore, Shinra?" shinra: just a bit... Arthur: "At least you got in a lot of running--and your flame feet got you a long distance." shinra: yeah...i could use a bath when i get back... Arthur: "Yeah...Just wish the showers were in better repair. When the cold water kicks in--ugh." shinra:....maybe we should get part time jobs too? Arthur: *smiles widely* "HISTORICAL REENACTMENTS! AT THE RENAISSANCE FAIR!" shinra: ….loud q-q; Arthur: "And what of you, squire? Where will you seek employment?" shinra:....*shrugs* Arthur: "We'll pick up a list of jobs from the DWMA help center--I'm sure there will be something there for you." shinra: ok... Arthur: "Just think: we get money, hot water, better showers..." shinra: yeah, and then i wont have to use the girl's showers anymore! Jacqueline: *at a nearby table, hearing that shouting* "???" Arthur: "No more awkward events of people walking in on us showering!" shinra: shhhhh!!! tamaki: or vice versa..... ^^~ *she has a smile, but a dark aura around her* Arthur: o\\\\\o *inches back a bit from Tamaki* shinra: *hiding behind arthur* Arthur: "In all fairness, by this point, we've all seen each other naked so often that we can probably memorize every last inch of each other--" Jacqueline: *chokes on her drink* -SMACKED- tamaki: >//////< shinra: *wince* fang-hua: even _i_ felt that... Arthur: *knocked to the floor* Q____Q ("It's still true...") nozomi: 0-0;;;; Tsukiyo: *whispers to Fang-Hua* "Just what on earth goes _on_ at that Brigade?" fang-hua: i have no idea... Tsukiyo: *small smirk* "Then I'll just have to imagine~" fang-hua: -_-; Tsukiyo: *sneaks up to Tamaki, taps her shoulder* "So, which of those boys are you dating?" tamaki: NYAH!! -PUNCH- haaaa...... nozomi: o-o;;;;; shinra:............*exits* Tsukiyo: *sent flying towards Fang-Hua* Arthur: *still on the floor* "So much pain.." fang-hua: o-o; you ok? -later- Stein: "...Can I have one lunch break without numerous students coming in injured just from a meal gone badly?" nurse: its the DWMA, what do you expect? Stein: "Point taken." *looks at the patients* "Arthur, we'll give you another cold compress. Tsukiyo, your nose isn't broken, and--Kim?! How did you get injured?" kim: im a nurses aid today. Stein: "...Oh. Sorry. So many people coming in here, lost track. Kim, Madoka, tend to Arthur and Tsukiyo." madoka: yes sir. kim: on it. Arthur: "I just want day without getting injured..." Tsukiyo: "Hello, cuties~" *winks at Kim and Madoka* madoka: um... kim: yo. Arthur: "My head hurts." Tsukiyo: "Make me feel all better with your healing touch~" madoka: here.... *she gets him a compress* kim: O-O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Tsukiyo: *winks at Kim* "I'm not sure I've seen you around here. You a weapon?" kim: meister actually. Tsukiyo: "Oh, darn. I've never had a chance to wield a weapon before..." kim: maybe one day? *shrug* Tsukiyo: "I'll just have to ask around...There any cute weapons around here without meisters?" kim: hmmm.... -later- Black Star: "What answer did you get for #4, Soul?" soul: ....... Black Star: "Yo, Earth to Soul--you there, buddy?" soul: hmm? Yeah… Black Star: "I was asking about a worksheet question. Something bothering you?" soul: im doing fine. just thinking. Black Star: "...Something you want to talk about?" soul: nah. Black Star: *shrug* "Well, back to my question: what did you get for Number--" *SHOVE* Tsukiyo: "Hey, there!" soul: ?! what the heck? Tsukiyo: "I'm Tsukiyo Usada, with the Lucky Number 7 Brigade! And you're Soul Eater, right?" *Tsukiyo's foot is holding Black Star face down on the floor* soul: um....yeah? Tsukiyo: "Neat! And you're a weapon, huh? I've never wielded a weapon before! Mind if I try?" soul:....sorry, not interested. try asking someone else. Tsukiyo: "Oh, come on! It'll be fun! Don't you want some cute girl with her hands all over you, swinging you around the room?~" soul:......*writing something down* here, directions to the training room. go bother someone there. Tsukiyo: *pigtails droop* "Aw, that's mean." *playful smirk* "But I'm not about to give up." *waves* "Later, cutie~" soul:..... *siiiiiiiiigh* fuckin hell.... Black Star: *sits back up, his face flat* "What is it with crazy girls wanting to be your partner?" *rubs the back of his head* "Especially with painful heels..." soul: ........maka wasnt crazy..... Black Star: "...Well, yeah, obviously she wasn't. I meant all the weirdos after Maka." soul:........we should get to class now. Black Star: *nods* -in class- Spirit: "We'll be discussing combat options involving teams of two. I need a volunteer to--" ???: "I volunteer!" Black Star: "...?! Oh, shit...Soul, crazy stalker girl is back..." soul:.............fuuuuck. Spirit: "Um...Tsukiyo, you're not a meister--" Tsukiyo: "Temporary registration change! I'm a scythe meister now!" Spirit: "..." *glances at Soul* soul: i volunteer mizuki amano as my proxy. mizuki: WHAT?! D : < Tsukiyo: "..." *shrug* "A cute weapon is a cute weapon~ Come on, Mizuki!" Spirit: "Whatever. Kim, Jackie, come on down as well." kim: right. mizuki: ...... *glares at soul* you owe me for this sharky. bailey: go get 'em mizuki! Spirit: "Weapons, transform!" Jacqueline: *transforms into Kim's hands* mizuki: *changes into her scythe form* Tsukiyo: *SQUEE :3* *Mizuki is too heavy for Tsukiyo, who promptly collapses on the floor* Tsukiyo: *scythe staff over her throat* "GAK!" Spirit: -_- mizuki: -_-;;; Black Star: "FORCE YOUR SOUL WAVELENGTH INTO HER, STALKER RABBIT GIRL! That'll mean you can lift the scythe then!" bailey: tsukiyo do you want to switch places? Tsukiyo: *can't breathe, slapping her hand on the floor as if a wrestler asking to be tagged out of this fight* Jacqueline: -_-; "This is just sad." bailey: *she takes a hold of mizuki and spins her around* alright! mizuki: thanks bailey -_-; bailey: no probs! Tsukiyo: *gasps, flips over and rolls away* "Jeez! Scythes are heavy!" -after class- Jacqueline: *puts a bandage on Kim's arm* student: i thought bailey was a weapon too...? Student #2: *shrug* "Can be two things." student 3: weirder things have happened. Student #2: "Like flame beings, people with Quirks--" *holds up mineta* "Whatever the hell this thing is." student: ew put that away you dont know where thats been! -elsewhere- Kid: *tapping his finger* "I think you forgot to carry the 2." stocking: ah! right.... Kid: *smiles* stocking: *sigh* just when i think ive got it. Kid: "Hey, we all make mistakes--even people as perfect as you." stocking:....*blushes* Kid: "I'll check the answer...Yes! You got it!" stocking: yay! Kid: *small kiss on her cheek* -later after school- Kid: *removing and adding items to the locker* "I'll need this, this...Leave this..." stocking: *fixing up her own locker* ok, i'm ready now. Kid: "Likewise." *shuts his locker closed--and a note flies out* "???" stocking: ?? *The note is sealed with a kiss* Kid: "???" *opens it* "...*sigh* Another request to be my partner..." stocking: ......... *griiiiiins* Kid: "??? What?" stocking: nothing. *looks and frowns* oh. stocking: did you check your algebra book? Kid: "Check it?" *opens his locker again, removes algebra book, and finds--* "!!! What on..." *opens the note...smiles* "Ahh..." stocking: *grins* wellll~? Kid: *smiles...puts the book back in his locker, holds the note to his chest, leans forward, and kisses her* stocking: hehe~ [the note reads; sweets are delicious, but you're the sweetest one of all <3 stocking] Kid: *smiles* "I am happy to be the sweetest for you..." *holds her hand* "You make me sweeter." stocking: ^^ -later- Kid: *holds a strawberry to her lips* stocking: mmmm~<3 Kid: *lets her bite into it, before leaning down to kiss, licking the strawberry juice from her lips* -elsewhere- Yohei: "Ready to head out?" mana: yeah. Shotaro: *nods* saki: we'll keep everything in check here at the house. Shotaro: "..." *hugs Saki* Kepuri: "Don't die out there." *small punch to Mana's shoulder* mana: we wont. Tuhl: "Well, better get going--don't want to miss our ride." *awkward shuffle in front of Saki...hands Io to her* saki:.....*she hugs him* Tuhl: "!!! ..." *small pat on the back* "We'll be back." io: buu! *sad face* Tuhl: "Hey, don't look like that...We're coming back." *strokes hand over Io's head* setsuna:.... Tuhl: *hands Mana her bag and follows them* mana: maybe if we get a chance, we could go to kaoli's for lunch? Tuhl: *small smile* "Sounds good." -elsewhere- Arthur: "I finished my job applications. How about you?" shinra:...... qwq curse you tamaki.... Arthur: "??? What happened?" shinra: *he shows his application..........to a crossdresser cafe* Arthur: "..." *trying to hold back...* "BWA HA HA HA!" shinra: Q-Q (thinking: tamaki's terrible luck... yet _i_ always seem to lose the punishment game....) Arthur: "I didn't know you liked that kind of thing! At least you'll make a buck at it!" shinra: Q_________Q Arthur: "BWA HA HA HA! This just gets better and better! You got such a good job waiting for you, buddy! I so envy you!" Akitaru: *shiny eyes* "Well then..." Arthur: "???" Akitaru: "YOU TOO SHALL APPLY FOR THE CROSS-DRESSING CAFE!" Arthur: "...What?" shinra: TTwTT (thinking: at least i wont suffer alone...) Arthur: "!!! I was using sarcasm, sir!" Akitaru: "I was born without sarcasm." Arthur: "But sir--" Akitaru: *DEATH GLARE* Arthur: "..." *glares at Shinra* -elsewhere- Hibana: *on the phone* "Yes, that would be good. Thank you!" -a few days pass buy- Izuku: "..." tsuyu:... Izuku: "Are you okay, Tsuyu? After all that happened..." tsuyu: i was going to ask you the same thing. Izuku: *nods* "My legs still ache, and my arm will need another day to finish healing..." hagakure: i think we're getting a substitute teacher until aizawa recovers... Nedzu: "Hello! I am here!" hanta: um....is that mr nedzu? he's- mina + hagakure: SO CUUUUTE! Nedzu: "Yes, I am very cute! I make sure to keep a shine to my fur! But the first question for you students: which species am I?" -silence- tsuyu: a mouse? Izuku: "A ferret?" Iida: *hand raised high* "A weasel!" kyouka:.....a something. hagakure: sure lets go with that. hanta: totally something. Nedzu: "No, no, no, yes, yes, and yes! Next question: who is your new teacher?" -more silence- -a woman is in the hallway- Nedzu: "Come in! Your students are waiting to see you!" namiko:....*scoot scoot scoot* um....h-hello..... eijiro:...who is she? denki: beats me. Nedzu: "Say hello to your temporary instructor, Teary Blue!" Izuku: "!!! Oh my God, it's Teary Blue!" namiko:....um..... Q-Q *cowers* kyouka:...is she ok? Nedzu: "Just shy! Treat her as well as you would Professor Aizawa!" Ochako: "...Flee in terror at the next way he will torture us?" -silence- namiko: *hiding in the corner* i'll just be over here....not bothering anyone... Iida: "Um...Should we do group study, ma'am?" namiko: dont mind me at all. im probably just wasting everyone’s time... *tearing up and whimpering* kyouka:....well isnt _she_ a ball of sunshine? Shouto: "...Wow, she's emo." Bakugo: "Seriously, dude? Like you're one to talk." denki: hey teach its ok... *pats*...................*tears up* AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OWOWOWOWWOWOWOWOWOWOWWW!!! MY EYES!!! Izuku: "!!! Um..." *muttering* "So for her condition, we'll need eyedrops, so someone who is fast should run to the infirmary--" *shouts* "Iida! Please run to--" Iida: TT_TT "MY EYES." Izuku: "..." *sniff* "Nevermind. I'll go..." -only three people were effected- -lunch- denki: my eyes still hurt..... Izuku: *hands him another bottle of drops* denki: thanks. Izuku: "Teary Blue is...interesting." -elsewhere- Ponera: "Yikes." shaula: not as big of a trainwreck as last time.... Ponera: "Does it even listen to commands?" shaula: i think so? it did the first time i checked. Ponera: "..." *speaks into the microphone* "You there!" creature: ?? *looks back* Ponera: "Stand up straight." -it does so and screams...but all that comes out is static noise- Ponera: *covers ears* "What the heck?!" shaula:....freaky. Ponera: "...Why is it making that noise? It can't speak? Is there anything useful about that noise?" -elsewhere- Kid: "All those injuries...Who were those villains?" liz: not sure.... Patty: "It's a good thing people got there in time...wish we had." liz:...hmm? Patty: "Maybe we could've helped." liz:....... Patty: *hugs Liz* liz:...*hug* Kid: "Right now, our classmates and teachers will need our support. And we can be working to find where these villains are hiding." liz: yeah. stocking: *she nods* Kid: "We'll be commencing with additional searches tomorrow. For now, let's focus on today." liz: right. Kid: *opens his book* "Shall we begin our assignment?" -and so- Kid: "Hmm...Harder than expected." -elsewhere- Yumi: "How is Aizawa?" nurse: he's recovering. but he needs to rest right now. Yumi: *nods* "All Might?" nurse: he's doing well. Yumi: *nods* "Please keep us updated." *turns--spots someone* "Sachiko!" sachiko: *she looks up and waves* Yumi: "How's work?" sachiko: busy as always. Yumi: "I can imagine. How is Izumi?" sachiko: she's doing well. she's getting ready for the new school year. Yumi: *smiles* "Same with Kid and Kirika...Won't be long before they're done with classes." sachiko: they graduate next year, right? Yumi: *nods* -elsewhere- Dabi: "What's that look for?" yuuji: ...... sachi: zzzzz...... *asleep at the bar* yuuji: you didnt even help us out back there, ass. sachi and i risked our asses out there and you didnt even show! Dabi: "I was busy. I think the real question is, why couldn't you handle yourselves better." yuuji: *tightens fist* sachi:..... yuuji:.....if you excuse me, i need to get sachi to a better place to sleep. Dabi: "Looks like what she really needs is a better boyfriend." yuuji: *GLARES* Dabi: "Maybe someone who can actually pleasure her." sachi: *eyes snap open as she gives him a death glare* Dabi: *winks* sachi: ^^ *flips him off* Dabi: "Hmph. You don't know what you're missing--both of you." yuuji:.................. sachi:................. Dabi: "...Well? You gonna stand there looking stupid, or go back to your room and look stupid?" -elsewhere- Kishiri: *snooping in the hallway...heading to a certain room...* worker: *checking on the angel clones* Kishiri: *trying to sneak past the worker's clone lab* -elsewhere, in another lab- luka: *taking notes* luka: look at how much you've grown in such a short time.... Assistant: "Here are the additional instruments you requested." luka: thank you. Assistant: *studying the clone* "Growth seems to be coming along. Should not be too long before it may be removed from the chamber and put it on respiratory and nutritional systems." luka: good... and the learning bed? Assistant: "We ran a diagnostic with a...volunteer. After we make the adjustments, it will be ready." luka: excellent. Assistant: *smiles, studying the specimen's number* "He will need a name...What was that of the original Death Scythe?" luka: *she looks at the sample.* Justin Law. the holy executioner. Assistant: "Hmm..." luka:....*smirks* blood drives are wonderful things, arent they? Assistant: "Yes...Such a good young man..." luka: and that good hearted intent will be his downfall... Assistant: *small laugh* "Good is dumb, after all." luka: good? evil? it doesnt matter, i only do what i do for the sake of knowledge. Assistant: "And I admire that from you, ma'am." *lays a hand along the clone storage vessel* "Just upsets me how so-called do-gooders don't want to take knowledge to the logical conclusion." -elsewhere- Wes: "Right this way, Liz." liz: *she smiles and follows* Wes: *he has set out a meal of rich food, lit by candles* liz: wow. this looks great! Wes: "I don't know how good it'll be...I've been practicing but it still kind of isn't as good as other meals..." liz: its the thought that counts. Wes: *pulls chair out for Liz* liz: *sits down* Wes: *sits across from her, smiles* -elsewhere- Kid: "Father, could I ask a silly question?" lord death: hmm? what is it kiddo? Kid: "When you claimed you were 'making birdhouses' as a cover for visiting Eibon..._have you_ ever made birdhouses?" lord death:..... >w>;;;;;; Kid: "...If not..." *brings up a birdhouse kit* lord death:..................*cracks knuckles* lets do this sh*t Kid: "Fuck yeah!" -and so- Kid: *holding balance* "I think it's about right..." lord death: looks good. now to let it dry... Kid: *nods, stands proudly, looks at Lord Death, smiles* lord death: *smiles and pats his back* Kid: "Thanks." *small hug* lord death: *hug* Kid: "I love you, Father." lord death: i love you too, son. Kid: "...May I ask you something else?" lord death: hmm? what is it? Kid: *squirms a bit* "How...How does someone become a good parent?" lord death: what brought this up? Kid: "...Just thinking about the future, and what I can do now, long before I have a child--if Stocking and I were to have children." lord death: ah. well, i suppose taking care of them, letting them know they are loved, and just supporting them through their life. Eventually they will mature enough to find their own path in life. no matter what happens, always be happy for them... Kid: "..." *looks down* "Are you...happy for me?" lord death: of course i am, why wouldnt i be? Kid: "...I'm not perfect." lord death: no one really is kiddo. Kid: "...I think you are." lord death: ..........*small smile* thank you kiddo... Kid: "..." *sniff, wipes eyes* kirika:...............*looks down* Kid: *spots her* "K-Kirika?" kirika: !! *looks away* 7///7; lord death: kirika, you come join us in the hug too. Kid: "..." *pulls back from Lord Death, approaches...Hug* kirika: o-o;.............*awkward hug* Kid: *awkward hug* -elsewhere- Shotaro: *looking out the window* mana: i think we're here now. Shotaro: *nods* "I'll be glad to get out of this flight attendant uniform..." -upon landing- intercom; now landing in tokyo airport. mana: all we need to do now is drive down to the coast, hop a boat to japonshima and we're good to go. Tuhl: "Been a while..." setsuna:....showtaro... Shotaro: "Hmm?" setsuna:..we'll find him. *she smiles and puts a soft hand on his shoulder* Shotaro: *sad smile, nods* "Right." -elsewhere- nea: we're baaaack~ Shinoda: T_T *panting huffing* nea: shinoda, i thought you could handle this much heavy lifting? Shinoda: "You are not a normal shopper..." nea: UpU Emine: "..." grunt: lord emine? Emine: "What?" grunt: are you ok? Emine: "I'm fine. Stop asking." grunt: sheesh.... *squeltch* -the grunt falls to the ground- Emine: "Clean this up." grunt 2:....ok. Shinoda: "Hmph. We cannot keep all of these grunts around if you keep killing them." Emine: "It's not like we pay them that much..." nea: do we even pay them at all? Grunt #3: o____O ("I've been stealing the change from the 'take a penny' tray...") -elsewhere- lin: *worried* Akua: "You keep pacing like that you're going to put a hole in the floor." lin: what if emine needs me right now? is he ok? Akua: *tosses phone to her* "Call him. Maybe it'll stop your fretting." lin: *dialing him up* Emine: "...Lin?" lin: how are you holding up? Emine: "...I hate the help here. They are stupid." lin: i really wish i could be there with you....i really miss you. Emine: "...You're the one I tolerate here." lin: *she smiles* Emine: "...Get back soon. I don't know how long I can tolerate these idiots." lin: i'll try. Emine: "Good. Do so." lin: and the mission? Emine: "Hurry and find what we need as soon as you can...I'll try to wait..." lin: ok. -elsewhere- Wes: "Was it okay?" liz: it was great. *she smiles* Wes: *smiles* "Thanks. I wanted to make something good...I want to do whatever I can for you." Wes: *holds Liz's hand* liz: *she kisses his cheek* Wes: *blushes* "I love you." liz: i love you too, cutie. Wes: *small squeeze of her hand* "You're cuter." -elsewhere- Iris: o____o shinra: *blushing* tamaki: ...... maki: (thinking: his moe level just dangerously spiked up!) Arthur: *struggling to pull down his skirt* "Too short..." nozomi: you look nice. Arthur: -\\\\- "This is not attire befitting a knight like me..." Iris: "...I think you look nice in that, Shinra." shinra: um...thanks. Iris: "At least the wages should be good, yes?" shinra: i guess. Arthur: "Let's just work long enough to earn the money for fixing up the bathroom, then we can quit." shinra: ....... Iris: "Do your best, you two. We're happy that you are trying to earn us more money!" nozomi: we'll work hard too! Arthur: "O-Okay..." -elsewhere- Kid: *lying in bed, reading* stocking: *already asleep* Kid: *writes a note about the book, puts in a bookmark, closes and sets aside the book, turns off the light, lies down and holds Stocking gently so not to wake her* stocking:...*small smile* Kid: *yawns, smiles* ("I love you...") -morning- Kid: *turns in bed* stocking: zzzzz..... Kid: *as he turns, his hands instinctively wrap lightly along her* stocking: mmmm.... Kid: *holds her closely, yawns...kisses her shoulder* stocking: *she opens her eyes and smiles* Kid: *smiles* "You know what is good in the morning?" stocking: what~? Kid: *gentle stroke of her cheek* "Waking up next to someone you love...so much." stocking: *she smiles and kisses him softly* Kid: *kisses back softly, hugs her* -at school- Stein: *his eyes are red* soul: O-O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Stein: "Our new teacher here is...interesting." nygus: fortunately, she's kept the damage to a minimum. Stein: "I don't consider my eyes 'minimum'..." *hands Soul a slip of paper* "You have a new assignment." soul: hmm? *he examines the paper* Stein: "You'll be mentoring first-year weapons and meisters who have not yet been assigned partners." soul: ...alright then. Stein: "You'll have to plan out days for them, activities, who to introduce them to...who to avoid." soul: right. ???: "Maybe Soul could use some help, Dr. Stein?" Stein: "???" soul: ?? Tsukiyo: *waves* soul:..........*siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiighs* Stein: "...Don't kill each other. I don't need any more sample cadavers." soul: TMI DOC! Tsukiyo: "Oh, I won't kill Sugar Shark!" soul: i make no promises. Tsukiyo: "Watch that teasing, cutie--" *produces a small flame along her finger* "You can look, but don't get burnt~" soul: .......................................................................................................... -_- *Stein's note lists names of meisters and weapons entering the school* soul: *looking over* Tsukiyo: "I think those students need to see all the school offers. How about an orientation party?" soul: that doesnt sound like a bad idea. Tsukiyo: "I heard about this cute cabaret where we could hold it! This cat girl told me--" soul: OH GOD NO! Tsukiyo: "Huh?~" soul: i need to take care of something. excuse me. Tsukiyo: "Looking forward to working with you, Soul!" *waves* -at lunch- Izuku: *looking through a recent history book* kyouka: *writing* -in class- cementoss: good afternoon everyone. Izuku: "Kyouka, what do you know about this guy--" *picture of Charisma Justice* kyouka: .....he's a cartoon character? Izuku: "I thought so...Just wasn't so sure." *looks at Cementoss to listen* mina: where did miss teary go? cementoss: miss oribe asked for a pardon from the class, due to feeling her quirk may be disruptive. so i have been chosen as her proxy. Bakugo: "At least we'll stop crying--except all y'all at how you are all such losers compared to me." -cement pillar'd to the ceiling in slo-mo as 'brave song' plays in the background- Izuku: D: Bakugo: *ACK!* rikido: wow that had to hurt. Ochako: "Wow...Katsuki usually doesn't get that high except...well, nevermind." kyouka: yikes. Mineta: Q_Q ("So glad it wasn't me...") -elsewhere- Ponera: "Such a weird creation...but powerful." shaula: lets see how this one reacts... Ponera: "Proceed." -in another room- neian: zzzz.... Medusa: *small smile* ("At least she is largely healthy...") neian: *yawn* mama... Medusa: o____o "H-Hi..." neian: ^^ Medusa: "..." *picks her up, kisses her forehead* neian: hehe! Medusa: "You are...such a happy child." neian: ^.^ \chrona: mother...\ Medusa: "...Am I going to fail you, too?" neian:....? Medusa: "Will I give you up...to make you just another experiment?" neian:.....zzzzzz Medusa: "..." *sniffs, cries* -elsewhere- Hibana: *opens the door for Gabriella into the restaurant* "After you." gabriella: thank you. *Their waiter greets them...* Rin: "Hey, I'm Rin! You have a reservation--" *covers his mouth* "Holy crap, you're Hibana." Hibana: *smirks* "I see my reputation precedes me. Yes, we have a reservation." *holds Gabriella's hand lightly* gabriella: h-hello. Rin: "Cool! Well, I'll bring you to your table...Right this way!" Hibana: *small whisper to Gabriella as they follow* "It'll have a great view of the city." -elsewhere- Knight: "I fear the 8th is getting too close." sister: ...........*she ponders and opens her eyes* lord sho... Sho: "What is it?" dahlia: it will soon be time... Sho: "...All preparations have been made?" dahlia: soon. in due time. Sho: "This will be the point when our light shines--and extinguishes all others." -elsewhere- Akitaru: *staring at the night sky* miwa: nice night out. Akitaru: *nods* "Quiet out." miwa:....and a lot colder. Akitaru: *small laugh* "Yeah...Need a jacket?" miwa: i'm good. *she smiles* reminds me of when i was younger, my family and i would roast sweet potatoes over a campfire. Akitaru: "We actually did a camping trip a while ago. Good times." miwa: sounds like fun. did you make popcorn too? i always burnt mine a little, but something about it just made it taste better, you know? Akitaru: "Heh...Yeah, that happened...Still happens. Now I'm hungry." miwa: hinawa still awake? Akitaru: "Probably?" -morning- Arthur: *yawns, dragging his feet to the bathroom* shinra:........*he's only in a towel* Arthur: "Hey." *waves to Shinra* "Heading in or coming out?" shinra: i just got out of the shower -_-; Arthur: "Hope you didn't use up all the hot water--" shinra: i didnt! Arthur: *pulling off his own shirt* "You better not. Cold showers suck." *makes his way into the bathroom* shinra: ...... -at school- Ochako: "I'm starting to get worried for my cousin...What if something like this happens again, another attack?" eijiro: .....im sure she'll be ok. she has a levitation quirk, right? Ochako: *nods* "She's just...I mean, she's not used to this like we are. I mean, we're still newbies, too, but we're the kind of newbies who have still seen some serious shit!" Izuku: ._. "That's...a blunt way of putting it." eijiro: yeah.... Bakugo: "Uraraka, stop over-thinking this: wait for your cousin to get here and then you can worry." Ochako: "??? Um...You still have a slab of cement up your nose." Bakugo: "I KNOW!" hagakure: do you need to go to the nurse? Bakugo: *grumbles* "Tch. No, _Mom_, I don't need to go to the nurse." -in another class- misono:....... Patty: *slowly rises behind him...her fingers are nearing his spike of hair ever so slowly...* misono: dont. Patty: o_O "How did you know I was--?" misono: i can smell your awful breath from here. Patty: *frowns* "Your hair is awful." misono: it's just fine. now leave me alone, you're bothering me. Patty: "No! I was here first. You leave me alone!" *tries to shove him* teacher: settle down you two! Patty: *frowns, glares at Misono* "This isn't over..." *slowly slides down out of view* misono:...hmph.... Patty: *slides back up next to Liz* "What's that guy's deal?" liz: i dunno. Patty: *crosses her arms, pouts* "Stupid guy, not letting me touch his hair. You know how many people let me touch their hair without having to ask?!" liz:........... Patty: *opens book, starts reading* -after school- Kid: "Any plans for this afternoon?" stocking: how about we check out the mall? Kid: *nods* "I would like that. Liz?" liz: yeah, lets do that! Patty: "Yay!" -and so- Kid: *looking at teapots* stocking: *trying some of the drinks* mmm... Kid: "Maybe this one would be good for Father...How is the flavor?" stocking: it tastes nice. Kid: *takes a sip from another cup* "Mmm~ I think this would be good." stocking: ^^ Kid: "Let's buy this for Mother and Father...Which one would your parents like?" stocking: i think i might go with this one. Kid: *nods* "I hope Liz and Patty are having good luck with their shopping--" -click- Kid: "???" girl: oh, dont mind me. i was taking pictures of the tea sets for my photography blog. Kid: "Oh, okay. Let me get out of the way--" -click click- stocking:....? girl: thank you. *she smiles and leaves*............ Kid: *watches Stocking* stocking: *shrugs* -outside, the girl gets a phonecall- girl: yes? ???: "Found them?" girl: no, but i did find something interesting...the girl isnt quite human. ???: "What do you think she is?" girl: let me ask you something. do you believe in angels? ???: "...I don't believe anything that I don't see with my own eyes." girl: ....i'm heading back now. ???: "Okay. Keep an eye open." girl: right. ???: "Over and out." -elsewhere- Joker: (smoking) "Bloody hell." ivy: whats our next move? Joker: "..." (Slams his piece forward) scarlet: hmmmm.... *moves her rook forwards 3 spaces* Joker: (moves bishop to take rook) scarlet: hmmm.....*smirks and moves the knight to take the bishop* Joker: "Shit..." (Moves a pawn toward the bishop) scarlet: *grins and moves her own bishop in position* you've left your king right open. Check. Joker: (grumbles, moves his pawn to take her bishop) scarlet: hmmmm.... *observing the board* Joker: (puffing in annoyance) "You know we got to make a move soon..." scarlet: hmmm... i heard haijima hired some new interns... Joker: "..." (sneers) "Would anyone miss them?" scarlet: doubt it. Joker: "Then let's go over and say hi." -elsewhere- Hibana: (lying in bed, groaning) gabriella: i brought you some ginger ale if it helps at all. Hibana: "Thanks..." (Whines) gabriella: ...*pats her back* Hibana: (weak smile to her) -elsewhere- mana: *looking out the bus window* Tuhl: *texting* Shotaro: (frowning) [chie: any progress?] Tuhl: [should be at last known location soon] [chie: you guys be safe ok?] Tuhl: [we will. Take care of saki and io. Maybe yohei] [chie: can and will do.] Shotaro: "Mom? You okay?" setsuna: *she nods* ......we'll be there soon.... Shotaro: *hug* setsuna:....you're afraid. arent you? Shotaro: *nods* setsuna:...im afraid too. but even though its scary, i have to find the courage inside me to keep going. Shotaro: *bites lip, nods* intercom; now arriving at grave hill pass. now arriving at grave hill pass. Shotaro: *gulps, holds Setsuna's hand* setsuna: *she smiles warmly* Shotaro: "...I'm ready." mana: we're right behind you guys. Tuhl: *nods* -the bus has made its stop- Shotaro: "Onward to our destination..." -elsewhere- Kid: "I hope you enjoy the tea, Mother, Father." lord death: it's quite delicious~! ^^ Yumi: "Quite." stocking: ^^ Kid: "We're glad." (Holds Stocking's hand) stocking: *she smiles* Yumi: "Oh, Kid, Stocking: could you babysit Shiori this weekend?" stocking: of course, we wouldnt mind at all. Kid: "Agreed." Yumi: (smiles) "Thank you." shiori: ^o^ Kid: (laughs, kicks up Shiori) "Ready for fun time with us, Sister?" shiori: kid! kid! stocking: hehe! Kid: "Shiori! Shiori!" shiori: hehe! ^o^ lord death: he's a real natural... Yumi: "Indeed." Kid: o\\\o lord death: its true though. Kid: "...You don't know how much it means to hear that, from you both." -elsewhere- Arthur: "I hate this skirt...The color is just awful." shinra: *blushing* i feel like everyone is staring at me. Arthur: "Oh, that's not true. After all, I'm sure I get way better tips than you." shinra: -.- some of the customers have been hitting on me. Arthur: "...Still more flirting than people usually do with you." shinra: s-shut up! >/////< Arthur: "Just roll with it. Maybe you'll get a boyfriend out of it." shinra: T-T *A teenage boy enters the cafe and spots Arthur and Shinra* shinra: *smiling* hi, may we- Izuku: "Shinra?!" Kishiri: "..." shinra: O.O *screaming on the inside* Kishiri: *looks Shinra up and down* "Nice skirt." Izuku: "You work here, too?!" Arthur: ("Was he asking me? Then why is he still staring at Shinra?") shinra: O///O; erm..... its a long story. really long. you wouldnt believe me even if i told you. Izuku: "I-I've heard crazier stories about working here. Not personally, though. Ha. Ha ha. Ha ha ha..." Kishiri: "Well, you gonna seat us, cuties?" Arthur: -_- shinra:....right this way. Kishiri: *follows* Izuku: *looking around...* ("Please don't let anyone here recognize me...") shinra: here you go. and here _you_ go. Kishiri: "???" shinra: *smiles awkwardly* (thinking: i feel like someone is watching me...) Izuku: *looks around...spots someone looking at them* ???: "Eep!" *buries his face back into his menu* shinra: ......?? do you need anything sir? ???: "N-No?" *his glass of water is empty* shinra: can i get you more water? ???: "S-Sure? That would help. Thank you." -later- ???: (places money and tip with receipt) "Th-Thank you." shinra: have a nice day sir. ???: "Y-You too..." *small smiles and blush* -after work lets off- Arthur: *changing in the locker room* "Glad this day is over..." shinra: *still surprised by the large tip* Arthur: "Jeez, why did that guy give you such a big tip?" shinra: not sure. Arthur: *light bulb* "Oh my God...He likes you." shinra: w-what?! Arthur: "Why else would he give you that tip? I give much better service, so it can only be that he's attracted." shinra: how should i know? Arthur: "See how he acts the next time he arrives--since I bet he's coming again." shinra: well, we should head home now. Arthur: "Yeah." *shuts his locker* "Look forward to getting some sleep." -on the path home, shinra still felt uneasy....like someone was following them- *It sounds like someone knocks into a garbage can--then curses himself* ???: "Damn it!" shinra: ?!?! ???: "Eep!" *tries to disappear--and runs into and falls into the garbage can* shinra: *walking faster* ???: "W-Wait! I'm sorry for stalking--er, following you..." Arthur: "...I'll just stab him now..." shinra: arthur! D:< ???: "Don't kill me, please! I just--I mean, I--I just wanted to see where Shinra lives! I mean, in which brigade he--BOTH OF YOU-- are in!" shinra: wait, how do you know my name? *uneasy* ???: "Um...It was on your nametag?" shinra:.....*looks at arthur*........ excuse us a moment.... *whispers* what do we do? he seems decent enough, but im still kind of on edge... Arthur: "Well, since stabbing is out of the question--" *looks at him* "Right?" shinra: T_T Arthur: "Just lie about which brigade we're in." shinra: *whispering* you do it! Arthur: "We are most certainly not in the 8th Brigade! We are in the 12th Brigade!" ???: "...There is no 12th Brigade." shinra: *glares at arthur* Arthur: "That's what people _want_ you to think! That's how important we are! We have to pretend we're nobodies to the world!" ???: "Um..." -BONK!- Arthur: "I-I meant the 3rd! We're in the 3rd!" shinra: yeah! now if you excuse is, commander giovanni is waiting for us. Arthur: o_O "BUT HE SCARES ME, SHINRA!" shinra: come on! *drags him along* ???: "Oh...Um...See you around! I hope..." -later- shinra:.... i feel kind of bad for him. Arthur: "Why? He had creep written all over him." shinra: yeah, i didnt really know him, and him following us was really creepy...but he didnt seem _too_ bad, unlike some other people. Arthur: "People who are so clingy are the worst." *pauses* "I'm going to go see what Tamaki is up to." shinra:........................................*facepalm* -arthur would recieve a shoe to the face. why this is is open to interpretation- Arthur: *voice muffled from foot to the face* tamaki: -_-;;; Arthur: *voice still muffled* "I said I was sorry..." shinra: yikes. -elsewhere- mana:..... Shotaro: *looking around* "Kind of feels...dreary around here." mana: no kidding..... Tuhl: *looks at an overturn garbage can* "Yeah. All letting off a low morose noise...Setsuna, you notice anything?" setsuna: *she is looking at the picture* we arent far now... Tuhl: *nods* "If the trash here is this depressed, it's going to get worse moving forward." *holds a hand to his head* setsuna: ....... Shotaro: *sees a baby bird fallen out of its nest, unable to fly up to it* "..." *scoops up the bird, leaps into the tree, returns it to its nest* setsuna:...*she smiles* Shotaro: *climbs back down* "Its parent should be back soon..." *smiles at Setsuna* setsuna: ..... -a slight fog covers the ground- Shotaro: "???" mana: *she looks ahead* -a large chapel building looms in the distance- Shotaro: *inhales* "Okay..." Tuhl: "Really beat up looking." setsuna: you can feel that... cant you? mana: hmm? setsuna: deep in the darkness, theres a feeling of loneliness... Tuhl: "Yeah..." Shotaro: "Emine?" setsuna:....yes. Shotaro: "...I never thought this would happen again..." mana: perhaps....things will go differently this time. Shotaro: *nods* "Yeah...It will." -inside- Tuhl: *holds his scythe, whispers to others* "Walls are crying..." Shotaro: (Bone of the Tiger) *sniffs the air* mana:....!!!! *she spots a grunt* grunt: e...mine.....he.....he's gone on a rampage......*dies* Shotaro: "..." *sniffs...takes off and runs in that direction* Tuhl: "Shotaro, wait!" mana: *runs after him* Shotaro: *rounds a corner, finding blood along the walls* "No..." *growls* "Not now. Not again..." setsuna:....*she puts a hand on showtaro's shoulder.* -in another room- nea: *trying to hold emine back with a chain* im not about to let you hurt him! Shinoda: *struggling to stand up, his arm slashed* "If I did not have my daily apple, he would have taken the whole arm off..." nea: emine, snap out of it you idiot! Emine: *growling* "I must be fed! Give me your fear! All of it!" nea: (thinking: this isnt good....) -the chain is beginning to break- Shinoda: *glaring at Emine* "You brat..." Enime: *roars, leaping forward* nea: shinoda!! Shinoda: *glares at Enime, too injured to move* *WHOOSH* nea: ?? *Shotaro has swooshed by Tool, attached to his chain scythe, and kicks Emine in the face* Shotaro: "Bone of Flying Squirrel! Bone of Kangaroo!" nea: w-wha? mana: hey! mind helping me out? *she is helping shinoda up* nea: !! *she runs over and helps him up as well* Emine: *knocked to the floor, pulling himself up* "Who dares strikes--?!" *sees him* "...Shotaro?" showtaro: hey emine, its going to be ok buddy. *smiles* Emine: *shudders* "No...Get away from me!" *slashes at him* showtaro: -shell of the crab- *blocks with a claw* i know last time we met....it didnt end well, but its ok buddy. i forgive you. Emine: "Shut up! Go away! We can't be near each other...We can't, you...you hero!" setsuna: ....you must be emine, right? Emine: "I am the Bai Ze!" showtaro: yeah mom, thats him. setsuna: ah, i see. Emine: "DON'T INTERRUPT ME, SHOTARO!" setsuna: showtaro's told me quite a bit about you emine. you've been through quite a lot, havent you? Emine: "..." *stands upright, less bestial and speaks more calmly* "I survived." setsuna: from what showtaro told me....your mother....she wasnt very kind to you, was she? Emine: *shaking* "I have no mother..." setsuna:....*small smile* maybe we could change that? Emine: "You can't change anything..." setsuna: its ok emine. i understand you're scared of what you are...what you can do...is that why you shut others out? Emine: "I eliminate all that gets in the path of progress..." *flashes his claws* "I see one obstacle before me..." showtaro: !!! mom! setsuna: ..... Emine: "Now back away, or else." setsuna:............*she says nothing...and hugs him* showtaro:....*small smile and joins in on the hug* Emine: *struggling to loosen himself, but he is not attacking* "Unhand me!" setsuna: its ok... showtaro: even though you have to do one bad deed a day, that doesnt make you a bad person. Emine: "I am! And if you don't let me go--if you don't let me leave--I will lose everything!" setsuna: and what would 'everything' be? Emine: "..." *wails* "Shotaro!" showtaro: but emine, i'm right here, and im still your friend, right? *he smiles* Emine: "You know we can't...a person who does only bad deeds...only good deeds...We cancel each other..." setsuna: emine. you arent defined by your actions. Emine: "I am! I do bad deeds! That is what a Bai Ze does!" showtaro: .......you only have to do a bad deed at least _once_ per day, right emine? Emine: "...Yes." showtaro: then maybe the bad deed can be really small, like punching someone, stealing someones food, or even worse.... _spilling food on the floor!_ Emine: "..." *pulls back his fist, aiming for Shotaro's face...holds his fist back...he's shaking* setsuna: ....we can help you emine. we can be your family. Emine: "...What family do I need? I have been fine on my own..." *sadistic grin* "I am making a world where Dokeshi thrive." setsuna:........... setsuna: and how do you intend to do that, hurting more people and making people more fearful of dokeshi, or opening up to people and live with humans as equals? Emine: " 'Equals'...Why would they ever do that? When would they ever do that?" showtaro: i have an idea! come with us to death city! they can help you fit in! mana: well, death city is considered a city of second chances... Emine: *glares* "You'd have to drag me before I budget an inch..." showtaro:......... -leg of the big ant- *lifts emine over his head* lets go home. Emine: "Unhand me! I will not be moved! I am the Bai Ze! I am formidable! I am--" showtaro: *cradles him like a baby and puts a finger to his lips* shhhhhh, its ok mr crankypants. Emine: >\\\\\< "If I wasn't so injured, I would rip off your arms and beat you with them!" *glares at Setsuna* "Who the hell are you, anyway?" setsuna: i'm showtaro's mother. Emine: *frowning at Shotaro* "You forgive this bitch who abandoned you?" showtaro: she's here now, isnt she? setsuna:............ Emine: "And she'll abandon you like any human--" showtaro: but mom isnt a human, she's a dokeshi like us! Emine: *sneers* "You debase yourself, associating with humans? Gross." setsuna: true, there are some cruel humans in this world, but a lot of them arent that terrible. showtaro: yeah, mana and yohei are really awesome! saki's really cool too! Emine: "...Yohei Nanami...of the Dokeshi Hunt?" showtaro: he isnt in dokeshi hunt anymore, neither is mono. actually, yohei's actually _married_ to a dokeshi. her name is chie and she's really really cool! she's gonna be a mom soon too! Emine: "..." *squick face* "They are breeding." mana: what showtaro is trying to say is that people can change for the better. Emine: "...Aren't you that small girl who smashed Dr. Agei's robot?" mana: Mana Hinoki, nice to meet you. and this here is Tuhl. Emine: "...The kappa." Tuhl: -_- "The asshole." nea: .....emine, what about lin's mission? mana: lin? Emine: *looks away* "Can't we leave her out of this...? Sh-She doesn't have to be taken in by these weirdos..." (*small sneers in his mind* "Perhaps she and Akua can still complete my second objective...") nea: if your being taken to death city, she should at least know about this. she really cares about you, you know... showtaro:..... :3 *grins at emine* nea: i mean, if shinoda got captured, i would want to know too...i worry about him. Shinoda: -\\\\\- "So you could torture me?" Emine: "..." -\\\\\- nea: shinoda, as much as i cant stand you, we still had something you dummy. -_- mana:.........(thinking: best not to ask) Emine: *glares at Shotaro* "Your smile is laughable." showtaro: hehe....hey mom, when we get back, could you adopt emine? Emine: "WHAT?! I don't need a parent!" setsuna:...*she smiles* i think i can do that. showtaro: emine, i know your old mom wasnt very nice to you, but mom is really nice. Emine: "Like any mother, she will hurt you, again." setsuna:..... *she hugs emine* Emine: *grumbling* "Stop that...I am not to be hugged! The only person who is allowed to hug me is--" Shinoda: "..." *smirks* nea: ....... >:3 mana: ???? showtaro: 8D Emine: *steam coming off his head* "All of you stop talking!" -and so- Emine: "..." nea: do you want to talk to her? *hands the phone to emine* Emine: "..." *snatches the phone, dials* lin: yes, this is lin-kimpur speaking~ Emine: "Lin...Hi." lin: is everything ok? Emine: "...I have been taken into a family of silly people." lin:....eh? o.o Emine: "I think I am being adopted by the mother of my long lost friend Shotaro." *whispers* "Help." lin: WHERE ARE THEY TAKING YOU IM GOING TO SAVE YOU! Emine: "..." *looks at Shotaro* "Where do you live, anyway?" mana: death city. Emine: "Death City." lin: !!! WHEN THEY GET BACK HERE I'LL RESCUE YOU! Emine: -\\\\\- "I am sure of that." Shotaro: *Bone of the Bat to get ears to eavesdrop* lin: if they do anything to hurt you, i wont forgive them! i....i dont want them to hurt you. *blush* Emine: "...Thank you." *whispers* "Find me when I get there..." lin: of course i will! dont forget to do your daily bad deed either, ok? Emine: "..." *looks at Mana* mana: .....?? Emine: *takes her water bottle and spills it over her head* mana: h-hey! Emine: (to Lin on the phone) "Bad deed complete." mana: TnT; Emine: *smirks at Mana* mana:..... (thinking: just grin and bear it mana.) -elsewhere- shinra: 32.....33......34......35....- hmm? Arthur: "???" maki: mail call! Iris: "Anything for me?" maki: you got some free samples on perfume. Iris: "Hmm...I wonder whether these will work..." Arthur: *looking at mail* ("Wait...What's that letter?") shinra:...*he sees a note* hmm? no return address? weird.