#you cant hide everything behind surrealism mask

[ratbutmakeitfyodor]

My biggest toxic trait is that i type [insert my favourite fucking thing in the world] on yt or tumblr see one video or one negative opinion and begin to overthink wheather its right that i like it so much and eventually even stop liking it

[elliotthezubat]

DEATH CITY DAYS CHAPTER 71

after the events of the nether, Christmas is just around the corner.

[[cont from part 70]]

*The ground is shaking* komori: !! maki: what do we do? Akitaru: *kicks down the door* "Emergency!" 'eyebrows': wah! commander huang? where is she? it's an emergency! -and so, upon huang's arrival- Huang: "Arg, patient information, stat." Nurse arg: sword was impaled through his stomach. heart, lungs, and spine were injured, he's in critical condition! Akitaru: "Doctor, Shinra's body may have gone through Overheat. And he has the Adora Burst. Can you save him--" Huang: "Commander Obi, I have surgery to perform. Stand aside--" iris: *praying* Huang: "It's not up to me whether the boy survives. It's whether his flame--" Relan: "PLEASE, SAVE HIM!" Huang: "..." *spots Iris and Relan* iris: he's an important person, to all of us... -later- tamaki: .....damn! we should have gotten there faster, then maybe....*sigh*.... Huang: *in surgery room, in scrubs* "What is his heart rate now?" iris: please let him pull through... Arthur: "..." *approaches the door* Relan: "..." Arthur: *pushes the door slightly* "..." Akitaru: "--then the snake flame can heal the fire user from the inside." maki: i see... komori: ...... ritsu: ah. m-m-mr oubi! Huang: *removes her gloves and mask* Akitaru: "??? What?" -later- shinra: *groans* ugh....s-sho! tao: ~? nurse arg: wah! p-please lay down sir! shinra: um....hi? tao: hiya! im tao sangoku! what's your name? *shes hanging upside down via a monkey tail?* shinra: um...it's shinra. nurse arg: ^^; please try not to startle him too much, tao. he needs his rest. tao: ok. see ya! ^^ *exits* -elsewhere- tamaki:...he's going to be ok... Relan: *sighs* iris: it's awful. maki: yeah, and just before christmas, too.... komori: ........ Arthur: "Granted, almost none of us left this without an injury..." Vulcan: "..." tamaki:.....*shaking* Arthur: "..." *holds her hand* tamaki:...t-thanks... Arthur: *smiles* Relan: "And Nozomi? And Lisa?" misora: i need to make a call, brb~ maki: lisa's asleep, and nozomi......she' hasnt said a word. Victor: "..." nozomi:.....*practically catatonic....* karin:.......... Takehisa: "In some ways, we're in a better position...and in others...it's revealed some uncomfortable truths." maki: are you alright? you got zapped pretty bad... Takehisa: *holds his head* "Migraines..." ???: oh? what's the 8th doing here? tamaki: ah! vivian: *in a nurse outfit* hello~ Relan: ._. "???" iris: she's vivian helvitz, part of the 6th brigade. ritsu: *hiding behind her* Arthur: "I didn't know Helvitz had medical training." vivian: i've been learning during my time here at the 6th brigade. plus, *opens her fan* im sure torry would love to see me in a nurse outfit <3 tamaki: TMI! Arthur: "I mean, granted, everyone likes someone in a nurse's outfit." tamaki:... >///>;; Relan: ._.; "So, Miss Helvitz, how are patients here?" -elsewhere- Joker: "...Okay. Repeat that?" misora: I DONT WANT TO! just thinking about it makes me want to puke! ivy:....gross. scarlet:...fuckin' hell. Joker: "Another Adora user, more Hoods...We got our work cut out for us." -elsewhere- Hibana: "Any better?" mikami: i-i think so... Hibana: "You'll need your sleep." *slides a cup* "I brewed it from plants in the garden." mikami: thanks. *sips* -elsewhere- Todoroki: "...I think the earthquake has stopped." fuyumi: that's good...*phew* Todoroki: *sighs* "I'll check for damage..." *picks up a photo album that fell* -it's of him, fuyumi, and their two brothers, one brother's face is damaged in the picture...- Todoroki: "..." *sighs* "Fuyumi? Have you heard from..." fuyumi: *she shakes her head* no. Todoroki: "Hmm...Mother..." -elsewhere- Burns: "Roll call." ruby: ruby jackson reporting sir! pearl: here! foein: here i am. dia: i am here, sir. Karim: "Here." Onyango: "Here." ruby: *whispering* hey pearl, think we might hear some cool veteran stories from him?? pearl: ^^; Burns: "You have your assignments, get to work." Onyango: *points at Ruby and Pearl* "You two, with me." ruby: *squee!* pearl: ^^; -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." *opens the front door* fukuzawa: *nods* he's in there. Kunikida: *approaches* "How would you like me to proceed, sir?" fukuzawa: just keep him out of trouble. Kunikida: "Very well. I will--" Mori: "More seltzer!" fukuzawa: *looks kunikida right in the eyes* good luck. Kunikida: -_-; *nods, turns to Mori* "Hello. I will get you--" Mori: *breaks down sobbing* Kunikida: ._.; "I...What do I--?" Mori: *hugs Kunikida's legs* "I MISS HER SO MUCH!" Kunikida: "I HAVE MY OWN PROBLEMS! LET GO OF MY LEGS!" Mori: *crawls up Kunikida* Kunikida: O_O; "What are you d--" Mori: *somehow manages to crawl into Kunikida's arms, being cradled like a baby* =_= "Zzz..." Kunikida: O-O;;; "...How am I even holding you? What is my upper-body strength now?" Dazai: "..." *snaps a pic* Kunikida: *GLARE* Dazai: ^_^ "This'll go great in my photo collection!" -elsewhere- Rin: *shudders* kyouko: *pats his back* you need anything? Rin: "N-Nah...I mean, maybe another ice pop?" kyouko: ... aaalright then. i'll see if we have any. Rin: "Thanks..." *fans himself* -elsewhere- baum: *holding up a dress* oh! ho about this one, dorothy? it would look so cute ^^ dorothy:...it's nice, i guess. Steinbeck: *looking at hats and ties* "Hmm." twain: what about this one? *holds up a tuxedo t-shirt* eh? eh? ^^ Steinbeck: -_-; "Try something that is actually fashionable." twain: what? i mean, it's classy, but it also says 'im ready to party'! Steinbeck: "...Oscar. Show this philistine some 'class.'" oscar: *cracks knuckles* can do~<3 twain: OwO; -you'd rather not know- twain: AIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! Steinbeck: "Ebie, get the camera." ebie: on it! twain: TTuTT itchy... cant breathe... baum: ._.; dorothy, honey, stay close to big brother. dorothy: =A=; Steinbeck: "Got to say, not the worst choice. Need a better tie, though." -elsewhere- Sho: *unconscious* Haumea: ^-^ dahlia: was knocking him unconscious needed? Haumea: "D'aw, what did you want from me?! You know how powerful Sho-sho's universe-manipulation powers are?" arrow:.....you seriously did not just call him that. -_-; guruna: kururuuun.... Haumea: .\\\. "...What's wrong with calling him that, Arr-y?" Jonah: *glances at Guruna* "???" arrow:....you're lucky im otherwise incapacitated. Haumea: "..." *takes out a permanent marker* dahlia: *stares at her with those creepy ass, pitch black eyes* do not. Haumea: OWO;;;; *holds up Guruna as a human shield* -elsewhere- Victor: *knock knock* nozomi: ........ Victor: "Yo, Nozomi. You hungry?" nozomi:....*staring at the wall* ........ Victor: "..." *sits beside her* karin: ......hey, kiddo. i know, i cant undo the damage that's been done, but you're not alone, ok? Victor: *nod nod* "..." *scoots a bit away from Nozomi* ._. nozomi: .........was it.....all pointless? karin: ?? Victor: "...The...?" nozomi: father's research.......he worked so hard....and mother's death-......he wanted to help people.......and he died too.......was it....all for nothing? karin: you stop that. nozomi: ?? Victor: "..." *taking his book* karin: toshiaki was helping people. he was a good man. and if it was helping, then it wasnt pointless, no matter what _she_ said. nozomi:.....she said....i should have died...... Victor: "..." *thumbing to a page* karin:.............*hugs her* it's ok. i know she's still in there, inside that person. we'll save your mother. nozomi:.......*whimpering and hugging* Victor: *jotting something* "..." karin: *even though tears are falling, she remains calm* -elsewhere- Katai: *knocking on the door of Keek's home* *clutching his pillow* Mrs. Harue: "Yes?" Katai: "H-Hello, m-ma'am...I brought the snacks Keek likes!" *holds up a grocery bag* Mrs. Harue: "...I've had too many weird people around my daughter." *picks up a baseball bat* Katai: OWO;; "I'M ACTUALLY A FRIEND! I'M KATAI!" keek: mom! it's ok! it's one of the guys who helped me out! Mrs. Harue: "Oh! Well, come in, dear!" ^^ Katai: O__________o;;;;; "...May I use your bathroom?" -After that- Katai: "...How are you?" keek: been alright. just using a wheelchair to get around....it's surreal, being home. Katai: *nods* "...How are your parents doing?" keek: worried about me, as you can see. Katai: *nods* "...Do you get out?" keek:...sometimes. usually with my mom. most of the time im just in here, making game mods. Katai: *nods* "...Your computer running well? What processor you got?" -elsewhere- Sanjuro: "We have a lead." tsubaki: !! really? Sanjuro: *nods* "They keep going to this spot...You may remember it..." tsubaki: .... *she nods* right. Sanjuro: "You'll need backup." tsubaki: it's ok. we'll handle it. Sanjuro: "...Has Black Star recovered?" tsubaki: *she nods* Sanjuro: "Then be safe." *pats her shoulder* -elsewhere- lisa: ......... Vulcan: "..." *offers a hand* lisa: *holding him, breathing* im lisa.....im lisa..... Vulcan: *nods* "Yes...You are. Lisa...You're here." lisa:.....*nuzzles into the crook of his neck* Vulcan: *strokes her hair* "...I'm happy you're back." lisa:.....dont let go... Vulcan: "No, I'm not..." *holds her* lisa: .....*breathing to steady herself* Vulcan: *inhales slightly* -elsewhere- Poe: Q_Q lana: *petting his head, letting him rest on her lap* Poe: *shudders* "So scary..." lana: it's ok, edgar. it's stopped now. everything's fine. Poe: *slight shiver* "O-Okay...Can I stay here for another minute?" lana: take all the time you need. Poe: "..." *closes his eyes, hugs her* -elsewhere- Takehisa: *takes his new glasses* "Thanks for bringing these." maki: not a problem. ^^ Takehisa: *puts them on--then holds his head* "Ah!" maki: !!! are you ok? Takehisa: *shakes his head* "It-It's nothing...Just migraines." maki: ... -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "How is she settling in?" kouyou: she still seems so forlorn... Akutagawa: "Is it just her personality?" kouyou: perhaps. maybe it could be something else. Akutagawa: "...I think I know one detail." kouyou: hmm? Akutagawa: "I think she misses someone in the Rats." kouyou: oh? naoya: you mean beaky? Akutagawa: "...The bald one?" pushkin: RUDE! naoya: no, the creepy guy with the golems. katya: you mean vachenka? Akutagawa: "Yes, him." katya: yeah, she has a serious crush, but he has a crush on dost. and in his case its more of a borderline obsession. and the medic _also_ loves dost, and both she and vachenka are batshite psychotic, soooo, you can imagine how that goes down. Akutagawa: "..." *draws a chart* "Like this?" katya: hmm... hold on. *making some adjustments* there we go. kouyou:... *blinks* pushkin:... >///<; naoya: wait seriously? katya: yeeep. -elsewhere- Relan: "..." shinra:....*holds his hand* h-hey, we're still alive, right? Relan: *nods* "...But we didn't..." shinra:...we didnt save sho this time. but im certain i made it through to him, even if a little bit......iris told me how you both handled that one hood. *hug* im proud of you both... Relan: TT\\\TT *hug* -elsewhere- Konro: "You heard from Kusakabe?" fang-hua: no, why? Konro: "...He seems to be recovering, but he was hospitalized." fang-hua: !! Konro: "The Eighth's mission to the Nether was...not entirely successful." fang-hua: .... Konro: "They retrieved one missing person...and were not able to retrieve Shinra's brother." fang-hua: i see... kabuki: who did they retrieve? Konro: "A woman the Hoods had indoctrinated. She knew the Eighth's engineer." kabuki: ah. -elsewhere- Crona: *curled up in a blanket* mami: *making hot cocoa* Crona: "..." ^\\\\^ mami: enjoying the movie so far? Crona: "Y-Yes...It feels...comfortable and happy." mami: *she smiles and sits next to them* Crona: "..." *lean* mami: u///u *hug* Crona: .\\\. "..." *hug* =\\\u\\\= -elsewhere- kirako: *humming* *Knock knock* kirako: *she checks to see who it is* *It's Dazai...who is being held up by Kyoka* kirako: *opens the door* hey you two, what's up? Kyoka: "He's tired." Dazai: =n= "Mori..." kirako: oh. Dazai: "I need a drink..." kirako: what did you need? Dazai: "...Water?" kirako: sure thing. *smiles* Dazai: *sits down* Kyoka: "Need help?" kirako: keep an eye on him, would you? Kyoka: *salutes* Dazai: *nodding off on the couch* -elsewhere- Motojiro: *glaring* "You stupid imitations..." *grabs a lime* "AND YOU'RE PUNY!" sayaka: *working part time* sir... sir are you ok? do you need help? Motojiro: *stares intensely* "I want you, when you come to work each day, to speak to each of these tiny green bastards and say one thing to them...'Shaaaaaaame'..." sayaka:....*confused blink* -elsewhere- Todoroki: [handling things okay?] ochako: [ya] Todoroki: [have you seen any action?] ochako: [had to stop some thinks from falling, including a photo of my grandma ^^; ] Todoroki: [good practice for your skills. damage from quakes?] ochako: [not much] Todoroki: [same. surprising they would hit this area] ochako: [yeah, given all the magic barriers to protect from tornados and stuff like that] Todoroki: "..." ("So it either _was_ magic...or came from _inside_...") [yes. odd. stay safe] ochako: [kk. u 2 ^^] Todoroki: *small smile* -elsewhere- Yumi: "It makes no sense: how can earthquakes be generated?" marie: perhaps some kind of earthquake quirk? Yumi: "There are a few in the global database, but I cannot determine where they were at the time..." -elsewhere- Joker: "...Hey, Red?" scarlet: hm? Joker: "Given Victor's report, gonna need more careful surveillance of the Adora's..._all_ the Adora's." scarlet:...*bites her lip* Joker: "Just letting you know now. Someone's going to have to do it..." scarlet:....r-right... Joker: "You want it?" scarlet:....*sigh* i may as well... -elsewhere- Tanizaki: "..." scoops up snow* naomi: *making a snow angel* aya: ^^ Tanizaki: "Aya, how's the snowman coming along?" aya: *thumbs up* Tanizaki: "Great..." *opens the bag, removing a scarf and food coloring* -elsewhere- Gin: *takes off her mask, inhales* higuchi: long day? Gin: "Very. Tachihara screwed up." higuchi: oh boy, what did he do this time? Gin: *taking off her jacket* "He thought it would be sooooooo cute to make a mixtape for the Rat...which he then played on a boombox...that he held over his head...at a mission." higuchi: oh my god. Gin: "It alerted the target..." *rubs her arm, where there's a bruise* higuchi: !!! *getting the 1st aid* Gin: "It's fine...I just got blindsided--AH!" *accidentally bumps her arm* higuchi: easy, easy. *patching her up* Gin: "...Thank you." -elsewhere- Emine: "..." *shudders under covers* setsuna: emine? Emine: "...What?" setsuna: is everything alright? Emine: "...I'm fine." *he's still shaking* setsuna:..... *hug* Emine: "..." *small sob* setsuna: *hums* Emine: "M-M-M..." setsuna: its ok, take your time. Emine: "...Mom..." setsuna:...*small smile* -elsewhere- Sho: *groaning in his sleep* {Sho: *sees an infant* "???"} {baby sho: *crying*} {Sho: "That's...me?"} {-a horned being appears before them-} {Sho: "!!!" *starts to bow* "...Wait..."} {shinra: sho!} {Sho: *turns*} -thud- Sho: *collapsed on the floor* "..." *small whimper* -elsewhere- Asura: "..." *passing through halls* heibito: *clinging to his leg* Asura: "...Are you comfortable?" heibito: ba! ^u^ Asura: "..." *takes a step back, then lifts his leg high* heibito: i gotchu leg! Asura: "Yes, you do..." heibito: *giggling* Asura: "But..." *a scarf rests along Heibito's head* heibito: ?? Asura: *small laugh* "Where's Daddy?" heibito: *grabbing at his nose* Asura: *nasally voice* "Yes. Here's Daddy." -morning- Yohei: "Zzz..." chie: *giving toru a bath* toru: ^o^ chie: ^^ Shotaro: "Need any help, Chie?" chie: can you get the towel for toru? Shotaro: "Sure!" *picks up Toru's koala bath towel* toru: shotawo! Shotaro: "Hee hee...Here you go, Toru!" -elsewhere- Akitaru: "Take it easy, Son." shinra:...*nod* can i have some water? Akitaru: "Sure thing...I'll be right back." *exits to the kitchen* shinra:.... *looks out the window* *Clouds pass...It looks like more snow today* shinra:....*sigh* Hibana: *crying* "My sweet sister! Your hair!" *gripping Iris* iris: grk- >-< Hibana: "When I find that awful man who did that, I'm GOING TO RIP HIS BALLS OFF AND FLUSH THEM DOWN THE TOILET! ...Also, good work, Relan." Relan: .___________. tamaki: ... Hibana: "So--" *lets go of crushed Iris* "--how are the rest of you handling things? You all look rather beaten up. Except Maki--who looks great." -karin explains what all happened- Hibana: "...Karin, I'm sorry." karin: it's....*sigh* it's been rough, on all of us. *glances at nozomi's room* Hibana: "...Has she come out?" karin: *shakes her head* Hibana: "...I remember how long it took others to exit...Have you gotten her breakfast yet?" karin: of course we have. Hibana: "Is she eating?" karin: ....*goes in to check* -nozomi is asleep on her side, the plate clean- Hibana: *whispers* "...At least she's eating." karin: yeah.... Hibana: "Maybe...something can be done to get her out of the house?" -elsewhere- Sakuya: "What was grocery store work like?" soul: it was exhausting at times. i saw a shitty coworker of mine get murdered. but in all fairness, he deserved it. Sakuya: ._.; "...Dude, that's kinda fucked up." soul: yeah. it sure is. Sakuya: "Did they catch the killer?" soul: ... Sakuya: "...Gonna guess no, then. Shit." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "..." ("I don't even know what it was like for her to lose her family...Even after I lost mine...") lisa: zzzz..... Vulcan: "..." *pulls the sheet over her shoulder* lisa: *holding onto his hand* Vulcan: "..." *rubs her hand lightly* lisa: *she seems to calm down* Vulcan: "..." ("Not letting you go...") -elsewhere- Black Star: *rotates his arm* "You set?" tsubaki: *she nods* Black Star: "...Why did your brother hang out there?" tsubaki: ... Black Star: "I mean, I know he was targeting what...my people did. But the people here just seem like such wimps--" -chop- tsubaki: behave yourself. Black Star: T~T "I just got out of the hospital, Tsubaki..." -elsewhere- Chuuya: "??? Oh, hey." *waves* scarlet:... *nod* Chuuya: "Haven't seen you around much." scarlet:...busy with work. Chuuya: "..." *nods* "Can relate." *presses elevator button* -elsewhere- Mori: *sniffs* TT~TT atsushi:....are you sure he's going to be ok? fukuzawa: define 'okay'. atsushi:... ._.; Mori: *stares at Atsushi* "...Fluffy." atsushi: ._.;;;; i think he has a fever... fukuzawa: i'll inform yosano, then. Mori: *pats Atsushi's head* atsushi: o_o;;;;;;;;;;; odasaku:...this is just disturbing on a whole new level. Mori: "Kitty..." TWT "I never had a kitty. That survived." atsushi: .________________________.;;;;;; *SCREAMS INTERNALLY* Mori: "Kitty want a treat?" *holds up a can of fish* -elsewhere- Lucy: *looking at tickets* ^_^ kenji: what're those for? Lucy: "The winter concert..." kenji: ooh! fancy! naomi: werent we also invited to the manhasset's christmas party? Lucy: *nods* "A lot to do for the season...So many pretty winter dresses to try..." ^\\\^ naomi: *squeee!* ^^ Lucy: "Hee hee...Let's see what we can find at the mall!" -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "How are you adjusting?" leo: ...alright, i suppose... Akutagawa: "...It's a nice outfit. Is anyone giving you any trouble?" leo: so far mostly only mr tachihara and mr kajii. Tachihara: *with a black eye, holding a wrapped gift* Motojiro: *wearing an apron...with burnt cupcakes* Akutagawa: "...I took an oath not to kill. But do you want me to maim them?" kouyou: why are you two still here? shoo! shoo! golden demon: *le tosses them into the pond* Tachihara: "GAH! I CAN'T SWIM!" Motojiro: *upside down* .-. Akutagawa: "..." *thumbs up* hirotsu: just stand up! kouyou: *sigh* i do apologize for those mongrels. please, right this way, dear… leo: *following her, passing by an abandoned room, fitting for a young girl* ... Akutagawa: "..." kouyou: here you are. it's fairly simple, but feel free to decorate it how you please. leo:....thank you, miss ozaki. Akutagawa: "We can get you food." -once kouyou exits, leo looks at her old maid dress, which has been folded and placed on the futon.... she picks it up and hugs it a bit- {Ivan: *knock knock*} {leo: !! <yes?> } {Ivan: "Good day. How are you?"} {leo: <w-well. the first night was...alright, i suppose...>} {Ivan: <Hmmm...Not the most comfortable bed?>} {leo: <actually, it's the best sleep i've had in a while. i guess im still adapting to the change of environments...>} {Ivan: <...Change can be good.> *smiles*} {leo: .. .///. .... ?? <what is that?>} {Ivan: <Oh! I thought you would need these...>} {leo: ?? *she examines the bags contents* !!} {Ivan: <You looked like you needed new clothes other than...those.>} {leo:... <i suppose that makes sense...>} {Ivan: *smiles* <They will feel more comfortable--and more fashionable.>} {leo: *she nods* <i'll...get changed then...>} {Ivan: <Very well. I'll finish breakfast.>} {leo:.... *small blush*} leo: ...... Akutagawa: "..." *cough* leo: !!! oh, i didnt know you were still there.... ._.; Akutagawa: "I did leave. I brought back water." leo: oh... r-right. thank you van-...*tenses* m-mr akutagawa.... Akutagawa: "..." *nods* "You're welcome." -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *sneezes* kim: you ok? Jacqueline: *inhales* "Yes..." *looks at a postcard* kim: *glances* Jacqueline: "My aunt..." *sighs* kim:...*pats her shoulder* Jacqueline: "...The first Christmas not having...anything to do with them..." -aunt amelia: hope you like the present i sent you. love you so much - auntie ^^- Jacqueline: "..." *sniffs, wipes her eyes* kim: *hug* Jacqueline: *crying* kim: it's ok...its ok... -elsewhere- Benimaru: "--and with the Eighth having fewer people, I am assigning you to their station until they recover." fang-hua: understood. Benimaru: "Will you need us to do anything while you are out?" fang-hua: keep an eye on tsukiyo. kirei: noted. Benimaru: "??? What is the worst that--" ???: "AAAH!" Tsukiyo: "Just put it on! It'll look cute~!" fang-hua:... >->;; Benimaru: -_-### "...Tranquilizing her seems appropriate..." -elsewhere- Takeru: *heating yams* hito: *nom* Takeru: ^^ "G-Good, right? Helps with the winter..." hito: indeed. an excellent job. *salutes* Takeru: *salutes...small giggle* -elsewhere- Fyodor: "..." guard: you better make it quick. Fyodor: *takes the phone* "Hello." yana: hey dost, how's prison? Fyodor: "Oh, you know..." <the food is not so good, miss the mirrors...> yana: <that sucks. so what's our next step?> Fyodor: <Could you send a hint to our friends in blue? And pay a visit to the party?> yana: *looks at the rat mask* <i think that can be arranged...> -elsewhere- Magaki: "..." *hiding behind a tree* tsubaki: ..... Magaki: "..." *small inhale* tsubaki: *jumps at them* Magaki: *dodges, passing their hand along the tree--heating along its bark* "..." tsubaki: why? why are you doing this? Magaki: "To get what the others have..." *The tree is starting to shake at its base* tsubaki: !! *dodge* *The heat from the tree explodes at its bottom, sending out wood chips* Magaki: *passes the rain puddle, no reflection but one hand along it* tsubaki: *smoke bomb form and rolls out of the way before changing back* Magaki: *now holding the Uncanny Sword* "..." tsubaki: *charges forwards* Magaki: *charges as well, slicing the Sword close to the ground* tsubaki: *jumps up and chain scythe* Magaki: *dodges, runs up the chain* "You are blessed with multiple abilities...Why won't you let me have one?" tsubaki: !!! you already stole my brother! Magaki: *reaches the top, leaps...stares at Tsubaki...smiles* "And he says hello." *pulls back the Uncanny Sword--* tsubaki: *winces* Magaki: *swings the sword--and it stops, just in front of Tsubaki's nose* tsubaki: !! Magaki: "...I just...want to be like the others." tsubaki: what do you mean? Magaki: "..." *lowers the sword* "I have no reflection. I'm...not like the other vampires..." *inhales* "Not like the one I smell on you." tsubaki: !!! Magaki: "It must be nice...to be one of the Sins and not...some outsider like me..." *stares at Tsubaki* tsubaki: so then, you're a blood sucker? Magaki: "...I don't know?" *withdraws the Sword back into their hand* "I just...have small memories before I thirsted for blood. But I don't like the taste." *inhales* "Some smell better than others." tsubaki: .... Magaki: "I want to be...normal." *passes their hand into a spot of sunlight--showing smoke coming off from burning in the light* "That is _not_ normal." tsubaki: ...... Magaki: "...I have nothing in me. I'm blank. But you...You have multiple abilities...Do you have a favorite?" tsubaki: ....*she's shaking* Magaki: "...He misses you." tsubaki:....what do you want? Magaki: "...To be normal. What do normal people...vampires...have?" tsubaki: its.....hard to say. Magaki: "..." *sits down* "...What is he like?" tsubaki: ?? Magaki: "Melancholia." tsubaki: .....there's a part of him that's twisted, and broken. but lonely, longing for family. Magaki: "...Everyone seeks family...or has one and is annoyed by them." tsubaki: ?? Magaki: "..." *summons the Sword* tsubaki: !! Magaki: "..." *sets it down carefully in front of Tsubaki* "..." tsubaki:....*hesitantly reaches* Magaki: "..." *steps back* "Take care of him." tsubaki: ah- Magaki: *removes their umbrella, opening it, turning to walk into the sun* "He missed you." tsubaki: where are you going? Magaki: "...Wherever orphans go." tsubaki: .....we could- *Magaki has vanished* tsubaki:......*takes the sword* was it....even a success? Black Star: *behind a tree* "Well, they left you what you lost, right?" tsubaki:....perhaps.... Black Star: "Is that really the Sword?" tsubaki:....yes. Black Star: "Then...do you think they'll cause more problems?" tsubaki:... im not sure. Black Star: "...Stay a bit, see what happens before we fly back?" tsubaki:....maybe get home tomorrow. Black Star: "..." *pats her hand* -elsewhere- tomura: ..... Stain: "Conviction..." tomura: that really....fucking hurts you know.....kurogiri, deal with him. Kurogiri: *standing motionless at the bar...he has a slice along his side that is bleeding* "...I can't. His Quirk..." -small punches on stain's leg- Stain: "???" *looks* "..." ._.; kurome: *punching his leg with her tiny lil fists* leave papa and uncle tomura alone, you big meanie! >n< Stain: "..." *sighs* "Child." *picks Kurome by the back collar of her shirt--and sets her on a coat hook* "Stay there, please." kurome: >n<# Kurogiri: "It is okay, Kurome. Everything's going to be fine..." tomura: ....'convictions', eh? i wouldnt go that far... *disintegrates stain's knife that was in his shoulder* but if i have motivation, i'd say that all might.....and the piece of shit society that follows him, i want to crush them all to dust....hehehe.... Stain: "..." *shudders, leaps up* tomura: running off already? Stain: "...I just realize something about our goals." tomura: oh? Stain: "...Our goals are absolutely divergent, except in one regard: we both want to destroy the status quo. That ambition is all we have in common." tomura: ugh, whatever. after all, im the kinda guy you hate the most, right? Stain: "Regardless, I see that conviction in you, especially when you were near death. I am curious...if I let that seed of conviction grow, what will it yield?" tomura:....kurogiri, what's this guy even yammering on about? Kurogiri: "He's saying you both want things to be different, only whereas you want to kill heroes to get rid of them, Stain hopes to kill a few of the ones he considers immoral to motivate hereos overall to be better people." tomura:.... Stain: "Hmph. What he said." tomura: ...*grumbles* Stain: "And when I see what you do next, after I've accomplished my goals...I'll deal with you all next." tomura: .....'fuck outta here. Kurogiri: *able to move* "Kurome..." kurome: *has already teleported besides him, clinging to his leg* >^< Kurogiri: *pat pat* "We have concluded negotiations. We will return you." Stain: "Good...I have something to take care of." -elsewhere- Bakugo: O_______O jeanist: yes, much better *has styled bakugou's hair....to look just like his own* Bakugo: "...This...is awful." jeanist: up next, your clothes. Bakugo: "AND JUST WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CLOTHES?!" -elsewhere- Uwabami: "But it's not all about the fashion. It's also about giving back to the community." *takes out shirts* "So put these on~" itsuka: *looks* ._.; (lots of zoo promotion...) -elsewhere- Gunhead: "And one! And two! Put some umph into it, folks! Let's see you really pack a punch!" ochako: huah! -elsewhere- Iida: "..." manual: nervous about heading home for the winter break? Iida: "How could I not be? ...Sir." manual: it's understandable. ^^ -elsewhere- Yohei: "Hmm...Chie, the thermostat working okay?" chie: yep. Yohei: "Guess I'm just chilly..." *grabs a sweater, puts it on* chie: *snuggle* u///u Yohei: =\\\= *puts her arms around her in a hug* -elsewhere- Dazai: "Can I get you anything?" kirako: orange juice please. Dazai: "You got it." *opens the cupboard, takes out a glass* "Keeping up your Vitamin C?" kirako: yeah. Dazai: *pours the glass* "Cool..." *hands it to her* kirako: *sips* thanks. Dazai: "..." *sits down* kirako:....im not mad at you, if that's what you're thinking... Dazai: "I know...But I am at myself." kirako:....*sighs and pats his back* Dazai: "...Would you...have me in the child's life?" kirako:....of course i would. Dazai: "..." *nods* "I want to. I will...if you'll have me." kirako: *she smiles* Dazai: *small smile* "...This will change plans." kirako: hmm? Dazai: "I'll have to put off suicide attempts for at least 20 years!" TTWTT kirako:... *small chuckle* Dazai: "Hee hee..." kirako: ^^ *small hair ruffle* Dazai: *sniff* "You'll be a great mom." -elsewhere- Black Star: "All packed?" tsubaki: *she nods* Black Star: "Same." *lifts up the luggage...his hand is still bandaged* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *opens the door* shinra: ?? Akitaru: "Doing okay, kiddo?" shinra: yeah... Akitaru: "Well, I wanted you to know we got some help coming in while you recuperate." shinra: ah. Akitaru: "I hope it's some relief--but just know, we want you back at work quickly, and we look forward to having you come back at full fire force." shinra: *chuckle* right. Akitaru: "Hee hee..." *pats his head gently* "Now, work up that appetite. We're almost done with your meal--" *BOOM* shinra: 0_0; Akitaru: O___O "...Why did I let them handle cooking--" Takehisa: *turning on fire extinguisher* tamaki: >^< -elsewhere- Kid: *sets down hot chocolate* "All set." stocking: *cuddles under the blanket* Kid: *smiles, puts an arm around her shoulder* "Ready?" stocking: *turns on the movie* julie: OuO liz: *leans against wes' shoulder* kirika: *nom* Wes: ^\\\^ Gopher: ._. -elsewhere- Shamrock: "Faster! We have to clean all of this mess up--BELKIA, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!" Belkia: "I WASN'T! YOU KNOW I DON'T!" otogiri: he isnt wrong. Shamrock: X_< "They will be back from their flight, and building a snowman inside a heated house was not a good idea!" Belkia: "Hmph. He looked cold outside..." *holds up his magic wand* -elsewhere- Katai: *cleaning the sink* "...How did I let this get so dirty?" *spots blood on the floor* "...Oh, right. I got shot." ^^;;;; -elsewhere- Kunikida: "Hmm." aya: ^^ Kunikida: "You finished?" aya: yep! *holds up an orange dress* Kunikida: "...Hmm. Good color choice." aya: *grins* -elsewhere- Asura: *pats his mouth with a napkin* "Very good." mikan: mm~ Asura: *smiles* "Anyone still hungry?" -there are a few people dead at their feet- heibito: mm! mm! *raising hands* guy: n-no please- *SHRK-* guy: *screaming out* Asura: *draws out the soul* "My child hungers..." -the guy drops dead- Asura: *holds it to Heibito* heibito: *nom* Asura: *smiles, pets his head* -elsewhere- Spirit: "Any luck talking to your boss?" sachiko: nothing yet. Spirit: "...I remember hearing a lot of the criminal reports..." sachiko: ... Spirit: "Some people got close to finding her location..." sachiko: *she nods* Spirit: "But they disappeared, too..." sachiko: ..... Spirit: "So...I worry about...whether the hospital even wants to find her..." sachiko:....*shaking* Spirit: "..." *hug* sachiko: thanks. Spirit: "Just be safe. If you're going to talk..." sachiko:...yeah... -elsewhere- Hyde: [can u send a ride?] kranz: [on it!] licht: =_=; Hyde: "...Don't look like that. We get to pass the time with a game!" licht: oh joy. Hyde: "I spy with my little eye something...white!" licht: the snow. Hyde: "D'aw, how did you guess?" licht: because it's fucking everywhere Hyde: "..." *SPLAT* licht: ?!?!?! Hyde: *already has seven other snowballs ready* licht:.... *glare* oh it is on. -elsewhere- Joker: *lighting up a cigarette* ivy: *drawing her little snake from it* ^^ Joker: *small laugh* "Good work on that..." ivy: i've had years of practice... Joker: "...I see." *exhales* "Odd the various ways these powers can be used." ivy: mm... Joker: *forms the cigarette flame and smoke into a diamond* scarlet: .... Joker: "Want to try, Red?" *holds up a cigarette* scarlet: *ignites a flame on her fingertips* 3rd gen, remember? Joker: "How can I forget..." *puts cigarette in his mouth, leans it to her fingertip flame* scarlet: ...*rolls eyes and gives him a light* Joker: *puffs* "Thanks~ Now..." *exhales* "We got word Shinra is recovering. But Hoods are now off the radar." scarlet: hmm... Joker: "Victor will of course be listening in on the Eighth. That leaves placing others close to the street and in levels of government to spot some other locations. And of course keeping track of the other Bursts." scarlet: ..... Joker: "Ivy, how you feel about taking a walk to talk to some less-than-desirable informants?" ivy: eh, sure, why not. Joker: "Scarlet, think you can get an in with some governmental types for info?" scarlet: perhaps. Joker: "Try your best~ Meanwhile, I got an idea where I can learn something new..." ivy: oh do you now? Joker: *smiles* "After all, if the Hoods knew to try out some abandoned parts of town, maybe someone else knows about some other abandoned spots..." -elsewhere- Haumea: *stroking Sho's head--as he is unconscious* ^w^ "Little bro is still so tuckered out..." guruna: kururu, indeed~ Haumea: "I bet...we could dress him up funny before the bosses realize." dahlia: *staaaaaaare* Haumea: owo;;;;;;; *backs away from Sho* -elsewhere- Mori: *shifting under bedsheets* fukuzawa: .... Mori: "..." *small grunt, as he peeks over the sheets* "...Sh-Shizuka?" fukuzawa: ?? Mori: "Where is she?" fukuzawa: i dont know who you mean? Mori: "My secretary. Where is she?" fukuzawa: probably back at mafia HQ? Mori: "...Oh...I hope she didn't leave." fukuzawa: i doubt it. Mori: *sighs* "Good..." *rubbing his head* "Ow..." fukuzawa: try to lay down for now.... Mori: *does so* "...Tell Rain I'll be back at work." fukuzawa: ..... Mori: "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Black Star: *asleep on the plane* tsubaki: .... (did i do the right thing, letting them go?) {Magaki: " 'Family'..." *sad smile*} tsubaki: ..... -elsewhere- Magaki: *enters a doctor's office* -it's empty- Magaki: "..." *checks the door leading past reception* -...- Magaki: *enters...and takes keys from behind reception before heading to a supply closet* *opens a freezer...pulls out a blood packet* "..." *nom* -elsewhere- Jeje: "We have a problem." metsu: what did he do this time? Jeje: "No, not Mikuni--C3." metsu: ?! Jeje: "I found this..." *holds up a broken communications device* "It was in the corner..." metsu: why would this be here? Jeje: "Surveillance? Maybe they want information?" metsu: perhaps... -elsewhere- Ivan: *shirtless, rubbing his hands* <C-Cold...> -…- Ivan: <M-Master? Wh-Where...> something plays over the radio- Ivan: "...!!!" *turns up the radio* "..." <Ave M...> -the radio is the only sound filling the underground tunnels- Ivan: "..." *crying tears of joy, smiling* <M-Master! I will! I will!> -...- Ivan: *grabs his items, searching for a book* <J-Just need to map it out...> -morning- tsubaki: we're home. lavender: welcome back! soul: *phew* Black Star: "You tired, buddy?" *waves with his bandaged hand* otogiri: you're injured. soul: oh shit dude, what happened?? tsubaki: ... Black Star: ^^; "J-Just a sunburn..." soul:....in winter? Black Star: "...They had sun abilities or something with light." tsubaki:......im pretty tired, im going to take a nap.....*closes the bedroom door behind her....and lays on the bed, crying to herself...* Black Star: "...Shit." lilac: i-is she gonna be o-ok? Black Star: "...We didn't catch them. She just didn't feel like she could kill them because..." -one explanation later- himawari: oh dear.... naho: poor tsutsu... Black Star: "...Were there more of you guys?" otogiri: in terms of melancholy subclass, yes, but most of them.....*looks at lilac* ..... naho: *takes lilac to a different room* otogiri: they perished in the incident involving greed. Black Star: "...Sorry. And the other Sins? Or is there another Sin other than your guy?" otogiri: -_-; shamrock, please explain it to him. Shamrock: "You have met every vampire out there. If this is a new one, we do not know of them, or they are a bloodsucker." Black Star: "...And what's the difference again?" Shamrock: *facepalm* lavender: welp, time to call the experts... Belkia: "Librarians?" -elsewhere- Hyde: *buried in snow* X_X romina: *digging him out, in her red whale suit* julian: *in his pink whale suit* honestly... Hyde: "How was he able to win..." X____X licht: even a shit rat with as small a brain as you should already know. *poses* i'm a heavenly snow angel, who has a birthday coming up soon. Hyde: *pops up* "AND I'M NOT GETTING YOU ANYTHING, MEANIE!" licht: *glaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare* Hyde: ._____.;;; *backs away* -elsewhere- Kid: *shivers* stocking: *nuzzles* Kid: =\\\\= *holds onto Stocking* stocking: so cute~ Kid: "How are you?" stocking: good. *kiss* Kid: *small smile* "G-Good..." *looking down* "J-Just..." stocking: what's up? *rubs his back* Kid: "I h-had some troubles sleeping." stocking: aww. Kid: "Just...a lot to think about. A-Am I ever going to be..." stocking: ?? Kid: "...ready to be the kind of person I...should be?" stocking: *hug* its ok. as long as you're you, then it's ok. Kid: *sniff* "I don't feel like 'me' sometimes." stocking: is it the other you? Kid: "A-A little...I keep feeling that tension." stocking:.... *locks door* need me to talk to you? Kid: "..." *nods* stocking: ok. Kid: *closes his eyes...* *It gets dark* stocking: ... *Black lines appear along his face: Mad!Kid has arrived* stocking: hey, kiddo. Mad!Kid: "...Hello." stocking: something bothering you still? *pat pat* Mad!Kid: *recoils slightly* "I-I don't..." stocking: not used to being whole, eh? Mad!Kid: "H-How is this whole? I miss being...separate." stocking: it's ok, just focus... Mad!Kid: "...I focus on..." stocking: *holds his head to her chest, to listen to her heartbeat* Mad!Kid: .\\\\. "...I focus on you..." stocking: .... *just lays there with him, until he calms down* Mad!Kid: *breathes more calmly, his eyes closed...leaves his head on her chest* -later- stocking: better now, kid? Kid: *yawns, nods* "Y-Yes...Thank you for calming him--...for calming me down." stocking: any time. ^^ Kid: "..." *cuddles* -elsewhere- Anya: *reading a book: 'Maria'* miss misery: enjoying our reading selections? Anya: *looks up* "The prose seems a bit lacking, but her history is fascinating." rowena: indeed. *reading the pit and the pendulem* ao: isnt that your brother's name? rowena: yes. our mother named him after the author. interesting, right? ao: doesnt that get confusing? rowena: *looks at the screen* you have no idea. -elsewhere- Kepuri: "My stomach..." akaderu: need a doctor? Kepuri: "I-I don't know..." *gets out of bed* "I think I need the bathroom..." akaderu: uh, sure, you do that... Kepuri: *whimpering as she enters the bathroom and locks the door behind her* -elsewhere- *In an alley is a person dressed in an overcoat, talking to Ivy* "Overcoat": "What? Some weirdos in hoods?" ivy: yeah. let us know if you see anything. "Overcoat": "Well, you know my price, so have it ready--'cause I get results." *smiles--showing a missing tooth* -elsewhere- *A court secretary hands a file to Scarlet* Secretary: "This is the map of the city. I'm surprised your company is looking into subway refurbishment." scarlet: *in glasses with her hair up* it's not a problem. we figured rebuilding the subways will be beneficial for all parties involved. ^^ Secretary: *nods* "Just glad for it. Some of those tunnels are so creepy and..." *squirms, sweating* "I-I heard there are gh-ghosts in them..." Q~Q scarlet: well, im not too scared. -elsewhere- Sho: *grunts, struggling to wake up* dahlia: good morning, lord sho. Sho: "...Where am I?" dahlia: our new location. Sho: "...Why are you keeping me here?" dahlia: ... -elsewhere- Medusa: "..." {Younger Medusa: "And what would you have us do now? They're dead."} {shaula: figure it out yourself, idiot!} {Medusa: "!!! Watch your tone, Shaula..."} {shaula: just stating the obvious~} {Medusa: *already summons a Vector Arrow*} {arachne: settle down you two, or mother will be displeased...} {shaula:...} {Medusa: "..." *crosses her arms*} Medusa: *holds her head* "So annoying..." -elsewhere- Izuku: *looking at his phone* "..." ("Iida usually replies quickly...I haven't heard from him.") *texting* [any word from Iida?] ochako: [not yet, probably busy] Izuku: [i hope so--he's usually faster at replying. how's everyone?] tsuyu: [getting ready to head home for the holidays] sato: [you were @ disney, right? b careful with the mouse ears, after the RHOD incident...] tsuyu: [noted. tnx 4 the concern ^^] Izuku: [not the worst advice ^^; ] Bakugo: [WHY ARE YOU INCLUDING ME IN THIS CHAT] hagakure: [it's a group chat, silly ^^] Bakugo: "..." *[BAKUGO has left group chat]* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *fills up a glass with water* kim: hey jackie? Jacqueline: "Hmmm?" kim: *smooch* Jacqueline: O\\\\\\\O kim: what? Jacqueline: .\\\\. "I-I just...Wh-When did...Why?" kim: what? you're cute. Jacqueline: "..." *tearing up* kim: ?? Jacqueline: "A-Am I dreaming? This doesn't seem real that you..." kim: jackie....back in france....did you mean what you said about us...y-y'know... Jacqueline: "..." *nods* "Yes. I...have known for a long time that I...love you." kim: *smiles and kisses her cheek* you precious dork, just shush and be my girlfriend. Jacqueline: Q\\\\Q "...Will you be my girlfriend?" kim: of course! -elsewhere- ox: .... Harvar: "..." *pat pat* ox: excuse me for a moment... *goes into his room and screams* *exits* ok...im good. this is fine! QuQ Harvar: O_____O "...Dude." -elsewhere- Victor: *standing at Nozomi's closed door* "..." karin: still staring? Victor: *small yelp* *turns around* karin: ...she's a good kid, with her heart in the right place. but you...i cant be too sure of. just know i got my eye on you... Victor: ^^;;; "Your concern makes sense, ma'am." karin: *glaaaare* you better not go trying anything with her. _especially_ with her in this state. Victor: "!!! I'M NOT--" *covers his mouth, whispers* "I'm not trying to do anything! I don't know what to do when she's feeling this awful! I don't know how _I_ would feel in her place..." karin: .....nozomi? you doing better? nozomi: ........ Victor: "!!! We-We're here for you..." nozomi: ....... -elsewhere- Black Star: *lying beside Tsubaki* "..." *hugs her* tsubaki: *sniff* t-thanks... Black Star: *rubs her back* "You did what you thought was right..." tsubaki: i-i guess..... Black Star: "Hey...This is you you're talking about--you do no wrong." tsubaki: .... Black Star: "...Please don't blame yourself. I'm fine, you're fine..." -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *looking out the window* louisa: ?? Mr. Tsubaki: *spots two lights in the bushes* "???" -a shadowy creature, resembling a wolf, can be seen- Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" *darts from the window to the hall* louisa: e-eh? toby? what's wrong? wolf: *flees, turning into a dark mist that slides up to a roof of another building* ???: <what did your beast see, lydia?> lydia: .....<i will send the report to you now....> *she pets the wolf's head* Mr. Tsubaki: *in the courtyard, looking through the bushes* "???" Mr. Tsubaki: "..." *sniffs--then recoils* "!!!" louisa: toby? Mr. Tsubaki: *sneezes, pulling out of the bushes...he approaches Louisa, hopping to go back inside* louisa: *picks him up* what's wrong? Mr. Tsubaki: *squirming out of her arms, as if trying to get her to go inside* louisa: are you cold? *heads back in* Mr. Tsubaki: *seems relieved when the door is locked behind them* -elsewhere- Shamrock: "...What if there _are_ more of us?" lavender: like more stray subclasses? Shamrock: "Maybe? Or something else entirely...What if Mr. Tsubaki's creator made more?" lavender: what? otogiri: you mean the other servamps? Shamrock: "What if this is another Sin? What if..." *shakes his head* "I don't know." himawari: .......vainglory... Shamrock: "???" himawari:...*shakes head* just a thought. Shamrock: "..." *sighs* "Maybe." -elsewhere- Yumi: "..." shiori: mama? Yumi: "!!! Shiori...?" shiori: *reaching up* Yumi: *picks up Shiori, smiles* shiori: ^u^ Yumi: *hugs Shiori* "Can you say 'Mama' again?" shiori: ^o^ mama! Yumi: "Shiori!" *nuzzle* -elsewhere- Chuuya: "..." *sets down an empty glass* -it's silent- Chuuya: *slides the glass away...leans back in the chair* mito: O^O~? Chuuya: "...Mito, hop up here." mito: *climbing up his leg and lays on his lap* Chuuya: "..." *pets Mito* mito: *purrs* Chuuya: "...I miss her more..." mito: *nuzzles into his hand* Chuuya: *pets more* "..." *sighs* "I'm pathetic, aren't I?" mito: mreow? Chuuya: "Alone, depressed...I couldn't even tell her what I felt." mito: *laying on his lap, purring* Chuuya: *strokes her* "...I need more in life..." mito: ?? Chuuya: "Just...If I can just make Sonia's life good, maybe that'll be some penance..." mito: =w= Chuuya: *strokes* "And some cat toys...I just feel...empty." -elsewhere- Relan: "Oh! Miss Fang?" fang-hua: hey, im just going to be here until shinra recovers in full. until then, please take good care of me. Relan: *nods* "The Commander asked I set up your guest room. It's all set. Right this way--" komori: ... Relan: "...Um, Miss Fang, this is our new medic, Komori. She's been busy given how...injured we all got." ^^;;;; komori: [nice to meet you] fang-hua:... ^^; nice to meet you too. Relan: *opens the door to Fang-Hua's guest room* "And here is--!!!" fang-hua: ._.; um... *There are posters of Hibana everywhere* Relan: "HOW DID SHE MANAGE TO DO THIS IN THE 10 MINUTES I WALKED AWAY?!" fang-hua: ._.;;; -elsewhere- Hibana: "--and that is why I keep multiple posters of myself with me at all times." mikami: o.o ryuuko: ... gabriella: so cool <3 Hibana: *beaming* "Yes, I am truly selfless in sharing my divine image with the masses~" Rino: "Tch. It's 'selfless' to do that?" Hibana: "..." *shiny eyes* "Maybe I should be more 'selfless' and give you a Princess Hibana-approved makeover..." Rino: ._________.;;; "..." *tries to run* -elsewhere- Karim: "...The Commander has not let his office. He just keeps asking for more files." pearl: is he alright? foien: i hope so, my hand is 40% papercuts now... Karim: "Can't tell...When he's like this, it's usually some investigation." *whispers* "And after the 8th..." pearl:... Karim: "...I think he's up to something." -elsewhere- Akane: *reading crime reports* clay: anything new? Akane: "We've had more food and clothes getting stolen from people's houses." -elsewhere Ivan: *wearing a new coat* =w= *looks at street signs* ???: *spots him* !!!! <goncharov?> Ivan: *turns* "?" lydia: <and here i thought you had died....> Ivan: "!!!" <Had not expect to see you.> lydia:... <im on surveillance upon the boss's orders...shall i give you a lift to our new location?> Ivan: "..." <Oh no. You don't mean I have to ride--> -a shadowy stag appears from her shadow, with multiple red eyes- lydia: <relax, my beasts wont harm you....not unless i say for them to...> Ivan: Q~Q <...My head doesn't need to be gnawed on...> *climbs on* -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "..." *holding up a clawed punching bag* naoya: rough day? Akutagawa: "This 'no-killing' plan sucks." -elsewhere- Mori: *hiding under the bed* yosano: mori, get out from under there. Anya: O_O; tsugumi: eh? kyouka, what's going on in there? Kyouka: ._.; "It is nothing. Proceed with walking." *pushing Tsugumi* Mori: "ELIIIIIIIIIISE!" tsugumi: o-o; mio: ?? Mori: *leaps out the door* "You've come back~!" *arms wide opened* Anya: "..." *YNGLING PUNCH* Mori: *slow-motion face caved-in--then thunder-struck through the wall of Tanizaki's apartment* tsugumi: *wince* oooh. that had to hurt. naomi: D8 Tanizaki: *in the bathroom* o_o;;;; *he was in the tub* ao: oh my, you're making quite the array of interesting friends these days, ohoho~ Tanizaki: "..." *hides his rubber ducky* Anya: "DON'T EVEN WITH ME, AO!" Mori: *bleeding on the floor* "She's alive..." =w= naomi: *storms out of the apartment and stomps on mori* GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF OUR APARTMENT YOU PERVERT! DX< atsushi: TT_TT i just wanted all of us to have a nice study group, and we cant even have _that_ can we? Kyoka: "To Deathbucks. We dine on sweet treats and study away from this madhouse." Mori: "OW! OW! OW! Oooooooo--OW!" mio: seconded. Tanizaki: *covering himself* "So embarrassing..." *trying to summon Snow* Meme: "Thirded." tsugumi: gagantous. Kyoka: "Run quickly. Do not look back at Tanizaki's nakedness." Anya: .\\\\. tsugumi:....she sounds familiar... -elsewhere- yana: ... lydia: <we have returned> yana: hmm? oh hey gonch, thought you died. Ivan: "Same." yana: i take it you heard orders via the radio? Ivan: "Yes. Where is Master?" yana: oh he's in jail. Ivan: "!!!" <Break him out!> yana: gonch, chill for a sec. *whispering something to him* Ivan: "..." *Grinch smile* <Yes.> yana: as for other updates, pushkin, katya, and lev were caught by the mafia. pushkin and katya actually joined them. lev, im not sure what her deal is, but she's being held in kouyou's estate. Ivan: "..." <Why would they do that?> yana: *shrugs* not sure yet... zoey: *humming in another room* Ivan: "..." <What. The. Fuck.> yana: hm? <what?> Ivan: <Why is that whore here?> zoey: my sweet baby, papa will be here soon~ yana: um, this little thing called 'she's our medic'? Ivan: <KIDNAP ANOTHER ONE!> yana: ._.; lydia: <s-should i tell him?> yana: <dont, you'll just make him more upset-> Ivan: <If half of that zygote was not Master's, I'd rip it out and stamp on it with my shoes!> yana:..... .___________________o;;;;; ooooooh shit. Ivan: <Think I didn't know?!> yana: oh shit who told you? Ivan: <I got a note! I'm going to slap Pushkin's face right off!> yana: ... =_= goddamit pushkin. Ivan: <I'm going to wring her neck!> lydia: <goncharov, please calm down> Ivan: *marching forward* lydia: *holding him back* Ivan: *continues marching, but comically slowed down by Lydia* lydia: *pulling him back* >,< Ivan: *pulled back* <GAH!> -elsewhere- Burns: "Dia." dia: yes? Burns: "I will be out on official business." dia: understood. Burns: "Stay here to supervise missions and emergencies." dia: right. Burns: "...Is that going to be a problem given your previous 'personal' trips?" dia: *wince* no sir... Burns: "Good." *salutes* -elsewhere- Master: "Here's your drinks." Kyoka: *shiny eyes* tsugumi: thanks! ^^ mio: *siiip* =w= Anya: *takes up her saucer and cup, sipping tea* atsushi: sorry about our 'guest'. ^^; Anya: "Hmph. You should be. What a disgusting old man." -_-# atsushi:.... QuQ (you have no idea......the shame of that DVD still haunts me....) Kyoka: "Which subject to work on first?" -elsewhere- Black Star: "...She's been really quiet." himawari: im sure she'll feel better soon. naho: yeeeah, its almost christmas time too! >u< Black Star: "...Oh, crud." ._.; "I still need to go shopping..." naho: we can go to chibuya crossing! there's lots of cute stores there! Black Star: "Works for me--as long as I can find something good quick!" -elsewhere- Izuku: *sets down a wrapped box* "I-I-I wanted to thank you for your mentorship so far, sir!" *bows* gran torino: hm? oh, thanks kid. see ya in january, you know where i'll be. Izuku: "Right here! Thank you again!" *bows again* -elsewhere- Gunhead: "Heading out, kiddo?" ochako: *she nods* it was a pleasure working with you, sir! see you next year! or month! Gunhead: "Or both!" ^^ -elsewhere- Jacqueline: =w= *humming* blair: you seem happy ^^ Jacqueline: "...Blair...Um...I have something to say." blair: oh? Jacqueline: "...KIMANDIAREDATING!" blair: congrats! Jacqueline: ^\\\^ "Thanks..." *sighs, sits back* "I feel this sense of relief after so much...just..." *wipes her eyes* blair: *pat pat* Jacqueline: "Th-Thanks...I feel like I've been hiding so much, and I get to be more transparent." -elsewhere- Akitaru: "I'd give him some space: he seems to be dealing with a bit." 'nurse arg': *looks over at burns* Burns: "..." *hands a file to Akitaru* "Read this before you let the boy see it." Akitaru: "??? Okay, sure?" -elsewhere- Black Star: *holds up earrings* "Think she'd like these?" lavender: i think so. Black Star: "Cool! ...But I think there is something else needed...Maybe something that goes with her eyes..." -elsewhere- Relan: "Maybe he'd..." *sighs* "I don't know. I wanted us to get him something good, but with everything happening, I don't think a Christmas gift is going to be enough." iris: maybe a party? Relan: "Oh!--That's a good idea! And we could make him a cake." -elsewhere- Todoroki: *knocks* fuyumi: welcome back, bro! Todoroki: "...I'm happy to be back." *smiles, sets down his backpack* fuyumi: how was it? Todoroki: "...I learned a bit about my ability." fuyumi: ah... Todoroki: "...I don't want to talk about the rest right now.” -elsewhere- Touma: *smirking* "And how are our 'guests' [prisoners] today?" yumikage: noisy. =_= gil: WE KNOW OUR MIRANDA RIGHTS! i dont know who miranda wright _is_ mind you, BUT SHE WOULDNT WANT US IN HERE! -elsewhere Benimaru: *looking in the mailbox* "...Hmph!" -elsewhere Stein: *wearing reindeer antlers* "...This is why I wanted to get out of town." aya drevis: they're very becoming on you. ^^ Stein: "Hmph. I draw the line at the light-up red nose--" *A wind-up rat toy spins by with a red nose* Stein: "..." -elsewhere- Motojiro: *hanging a lemon at the doorway* leo: um...sir? ._.; Motojiro: "Ah~ You're under the lemon! You know what that means..." leo: ._.; i fail to understand? (why a lemon of all things?! ._.;; ) Motojiro: "It means 'pucker up'..." *mouth spra* -CHOP- kouyou: *fist steaming* no. Motojiro: X______X Akutagawa: "Hmph. How pathetic." leo: ._.; i-i do apologize, sir. Motojiro: "It's okay--I forgive you--All three of you..." *passes out* XuX Akutagawa: "..." ("Not even good enough for fertilizer...") ayako: *punching him* DONT YOU DARE DIE ON ME NOW YOU SON OF A BITCH! XD Motojiro: "GAH! Stop--OW!--punch--OWIE!--ing me--UMPH!--" *high-pitched squeal* "THEEEEEEERE!" X~X naoya:.......ah, he'll be fine.....in a few days. Akutagawa: "But his chances at procreation have diminished." Motojiro: "The lemons are my babies..." leo: *thoroughly confused* -elsewhere- Kid: "..." *hugging his zebra doll next to the Christmas tree* stocking: so cute~ Kid: =w= "I just...felt nostalgic." stocking: hehe *kiss* Kid: =\\\= "Mmm..." stocking: i love you so much~ Kid: "I love you, too, Stocking--forever." -elsewhere- Mifune: "Need any help wrapping?" yuma: hmm. we need more wrapping paper, for sure! Mifune: "There is more in the closet." *slides the door, reaches from the top shelf* "Here you go." yuma: thanks. ^^ -elsewhere- Poe: *takes off the Santa beard* "Those children are so rambunctious!" lana: you seemed to handle them fairly well. ^^ Poe: ^^; "Just like dealing with any child--just have to talk to them like this is all real." lana: *she smiles and holds his hand* Poe: .\\\u\\\. "Th-Thanks..." -elsewhere- Vulcan: *sets up Christmas lights* "How's this...?" yu: *thumbs up* Vulcan: "Awesome." *tosses some garland* "Get that up. Make it perfect." -elsewhere- Kishiri: *knocks on the 6th's Brigade's door* nurse arg: yes? Kishiri: "Hello, ma'am. Is Vivian in?" nurse arg: well- ??? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE <3<3 nurse arg: *glasses crack* oh not again! -LE TACKLE- vivian: ^///w///^ Kishiri: .\\\\w\\\\. "...So good." *cheek smooch* nurse arg: ._.; huang: *a-HEM* vivian: OwO; Kishiri: .\\\\\\. *looks up* "...Hey, Commander." *salutes while still tackled* huang: going somewhere, kishiri? -angry fire snakes- Kishiri: O_____O; "I WAS JUST VISITING MY GIRLFRIEND!" -elsewhere- Hibana: "...I feel an intense sense of joy." gabriella: hibana? o.o ?? Hibana: =w= "Just like karmic justice dispensed~" -elsewhere- Spirit: *sets down the shovel, knocks the snow off his shoes before re-entering* "Okay...Walkway is now shoveled." izumi: *phew* sachiko: thanks you two. *hug* Spirit: ^\\\^ "Izumi handled a lot of the work..." izumi: d'aw.. sachiko: well, i just got done with cookies. izumi: awesome! Spirit: "Those should be tasty. Maybe with some hot chocolate?" -elsewhere- Kuro: *curled up in the corner* mahiru: i got the kotatsu ready. Kuro: "!!!" *dashes, dives under it* mahiru: !! *chuckle* cozy? Kuro: =n= "So warm...Needed this..." *curls up in a ball* "My cuteness needed it." mahiru: ^^.... ......... Kuro: *sits in Mahiru's lap* mahiru: o///o;.... thanks. *pet pet* Kuro: =_= "Zzz..." -elsewhere- Dazai: "Resting well?" kirako: yeah. mii: =w= *laying on her stomach* Dazai: "Need a refill?" ^^; ("Don't look at me like that, sir...") kirako: yes please. Dazai: "Coming up!" *takes the glass--and fast-walks the heck out of there* OWO;;;; -elsewhere- Katai: "I-I'm not usually one for house decorations." ^^; "Usually, I just sleep in during Christmas...Not much to do anyway..." -knocks- aya: hmm? Kunikida: "Hang on--I better check." *looks through the peephole* blair: *waves....in a sexy santa outfit* Kunikida: "...Katai, it's for you." *opens the door* Katai: .\\\\\\. *covers Aya's eyes* blair: heeey, katai~ aya: ???? Katai: "H-H-H-Hello!" o\\\\\w\\\\\o "Wh-What brings you by?" blair: thought i'd come spread the christmas cheer your way <3 Katai: "The more the merrier! We-We were putting up decorations. C-Can I get you something to eat or drink?" *stands up--lifting up Aya as he is still covering her eyes* -elsewhere- Akitaru: *hands the file to Takehisa* "Not yet. Not until he's feeling better--you understand?" maki: ... Akitaru: "If Burns shows up, get me--I'll talk to him." maki: understood... Akitaru: "...Has he woken?" maki: he's taking a nap. Akitaru: *nods* "Let him sleep. Keep some leftovers for him in the fridge." -elsewhere- Gopher: *flying...looking down at Christmas light displays* -elsewhere- Ivan: *glare* zoey: *hisses* Q: *protectively hugging his mommy* Ivan: "Surprised you aren't dead." zoey: i could say the same for you... Ivan: "Because Master protects me and guides me wherever I go." zoey: is that right?.....but i know, that he loves me.....i have his baby inside me...<3 Ivan: <You smell of whores and death.> zoey: you're just jealous...<3 Ivan: "And Master won't touch a fat cow like you." zoey:....you're lucky im pregnant....otherwise....i'd be cutting into your lobo- ???: ugh, will you two give it a rest already? _some_ of us want to sleep! Ivan: "???" mushitaro: i know you two cant stand each other, but can you keep down the squabbling? its disrupting my good night of sleep and i have a busy week ahead of me! >3< Ivan: "Tell the beached whale to silence herself." mushitaro: woooow, are you really going to be so petty about this? Ivan: "ANYTHING FOR MASTER!" mushitaro: do you need a drink? Ivan: "..." *smirks* "Yes. I love the taste of alcohol, because I am allowed to drink it." mushitaro: good, i have a few zinfandel spritzers! ^^ Ivan: <Let's do this!> -elsewhere- katya: *chuckles* pushkin: ?? <what's up?> katya: <just feeling tonight's gonna be great...> -back underground- Ivan: *swinging his shirt over his head, screaming Russian death metal* yana:....oguri, why the fuck...? Ivan: *grabs her face* <YOU WEAR THE FACE OF MASTER, ONLY TINY AND FEMININE!> mushitaro: ._.; i have made a terrible mistake. yana: ....*blink* <gonch, go the fuck to sleep, for the love of fuck> Ivan: <I WILL NEVER SLEEP AGAIN EXCEPT WITH MY MASTER'S SWEET FIRM BEHIND! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH--> *collapses into tears* yana:... *siiiiigh* come on, lets get you to bed. *drags him too his room* Ivan: *whimpering, shaking* yana: *tucking him in* <easy now, the boss knows what he's doing, have faith, ok?> Ivan: <M-Master...> yana:... *sighs and pats his shoulder* .... Ivan: *cries to sleep...* yana:.... *notices something* here.... *hands him a makeshift fyodor plushie* it's that doll lev made for ya. Ivan: *cuddles* =w= -elsewhere- leo: ......*staring up at the ceiling* ..... Akutagawa: *knock* leo: ?? oh...hello again. Akutagawa: "Hello. ... I couldn't sleep." leo: so you came here? Akutagawa: "...It's calm here. And the pastries are better." leo: i suppose so.....the aesthetic is different from what im used to...rather ornate. Akutagawa: "...I thought the same when I first joined." leo:....you lived in the slums before, right? Akutagawa: "...Yes." leo: ah.....i had been in the slums before as well before joining the rats back home. Akutagawa: "Oh? Around here?" leo: oh, not the slums in the city, the slums in moscow. Akutagawa: "..." *nods* "I can sympathize, even if I cannot imagine..." leo: it....wasnt always like that....actually, i had been born into a rather wealthy family.... Akutagawa: "..." *nods* leo: .....they were all slaughtered.....because of my ability, i was the only one who survived.....i lost everything in one night... Akutagawa: "...I'm sorry." leo: ..... Akutagawa: "...I can only imagine what you felt when...Just the desire to kill." leo: no......just a desire to die....i wanted to be with my family again.....my time on the streets only made it worse... i had to use my body to get by.....*shaking* an inability to die....allows for horrible, horrible abuse... Akutagawa: "..." *sets a hand in front of her* leo: ?? Akutagawa: "...I'm sorry you lost your family. And for the abuse you have suffered." leo: ... t-thank you, sir. Akutagawa: "You're welcome. 'Akutagawa' will do." leo: *she nods* Akutagawa: "...Will you be okay tonight?" leo: i-i think so....talking helped, i think... Akutagawa: *nods* "Well, if you need to talk, I'm pretty much training and...not killing. At all. ... I need cookies." leo: good night, then. Akutagawa: "Good night." *stands, exits* -morning- Kid: *yawn* stocking: zzz Kid: "..." *hug* stocking: u///w///u Kid: *whispers* "One more day..." *smooch* stocking: hehe~ -elsewhere- Kunikida: *snoring* aya: morning! its christmas! Kunikida: "Wha--I thought that was tomorrow..." *falls back to bed* aya: well technically it's christmas eve, but still! Kunikida: "Hmph. You know the rules: you open your gifts on Christmas." aya: i know. =3= -elsewhere- fukuzawa: *opens the door* are you any better yet? Mori: *he's torn up his bedsheet and re-fashioned it as a doll* "We're fine!" fukuzawa: ... *closes the door* Mori: "Hee hee...Aren't we, Elise? ...Elise? ..." QWQ; "Why won't you talk to me..." {Rintarou: "It's a pretty doll, isn't it?"} {elise: it sure is! ^^} {Rintarou: "I'm glad you like it! Merry Christmas..."} {elise: aww, *hug* >u<} {Rintarou: ^\\\^ *pat pat on her back*} Mori: *hugging his doll* Q___Q -elsewhere- Chuuya: "I hope poinsettias are okay..." *sets down the small vase* -silence- Chuuya: "Sonia's enjoying her first Christmas. I mean, I hope she is...I tried to get gifts she'd like..." -...- Chuuya: "Things you would want to give her...Rain..." -...- Chuuya: "I wish you were here...That is what Sonia really wants for Christmas." -...- Chuuya: "..._I_ want that." -...- Chuuya: "...I wish I had asked what _you_ more what you liked about Christmas. I wish I had made those days better for you..." -...- Chuuya: "...Merry Christmas, Rain. I miss you." -elsewhere- Yumi: "You'll need to look your best at the tree ceremony..." *holds up a tie* lord death: ^^ Yumi: *puts it on him* "And maybe this time give longer remarks. 'Have a happy' tends to be too curt." lord death: ^^; -elsewhere- Akutagawa: "What are your plans for tomorrow?" higuchi: i might stay home with my sister and watch movies in our pjs. Akutagawa: *nods* "Gin and I will open gifts and get Chinese." higuchi: sounds like fun. ^^ Akutagawa: "Should be less crowded, at any rate..." *jabs his chopsticks into his food--jab jab jab* -elsewhere- Uwabami: "Here are the presents~ Pass them out." shishido: *poke poke* dafuq r these? Uwabami: "You have to wait 'til Christmas to open them and see~" aoi: ^^; -elsewhere- Rin: *pours batter into the pan* "And the best part is, we got some extra batter left for Candy Cane Birthday Christmas Cupcakes!!!" momo sakura: yay! ^o^ Yukio: "Maybe we should stop calling them 'Birthday' when we keep confusing those traditions with Christmas ones..." Rin: -3- "You're no fun..." -elsewhere- ochako: so did you come to see the ice sculpture displays too? Todoroki: *nods* "It helps with ideas." ochako: ah. ^^ Todoroki: "...Mother liked them." ochako: hmm.. Todoroki: "...How about you? Are you ready for tomorrow?" ochako: *she nods* snuggies, presents and hot cocoa, heck yeah! Todoroki: "Heh...Fan of snuggies?" ochako: nice and toasty. *holding his left arm* ^^ Todoroki: ^\\\^ "Happy to help..." -elsewhere- Patty: *puts Julie on her shoulders* "Can you see the tree lighting now?" julie: *she nods* Patty: "Hee hee...Takeru, take a picture!" takeru: *snaps a pic* Patty: "Awesome!" *smooch* takeru: ./////. heather: they're lighting it up! -the display looks amazing- Lily: "Wonderful, isn't it~?" misono: yeah... shinoa: ^^ Lily: "...How about I get us some drinks~?" shinoa: that sounds lovely! Lily: "Be right back..." *pats Misono's shoulder* misono:....... (it's been a year since.....) shinoa: ... Lily: *approaches the concessions--his hand shaking slightly* ^^; "I'll have some hot chocolates, please. 3?" Hyde: *hands them over* "Here." -_-# "I never get a day off, I got punched in the face--" Lily: ._.; "...My, my..." misono: um....hello? shinoa: hello~ Hyde: "HELP ME. They hold me against my will so I can earn money." Q_Q misono: i believe that's called a' job'. -on the tv screen, the concert has started- Hyde: "!!!" *pushes Misono* "OUT OF MY WAY! THE SHOW IS STARTING!" misono: >3< Hyde: *stares* Lily: *catches Misono* kyouko: D8< for fucks sake, cranz... =_=; misono: thank you, lily. Lily: "Of course~" Hyde: "SHH! I can't hear..." licht: *playing the piano* Hyde: *shiny eyes* hyakuya: ... soul: woah... Patty: "Oooo..." riley: dang... Wes: *playing to match Licht* ("...Very impressive...") -elsewhere- Yohei: *sets Toru down* toru: *babble* chie: *changing him* aaand there we go! *lifts him up* toru: ^o^ Yohei: "And someone will be going to bed soon, before Santa arrives." toru: baba! Yohei: "Hee hee..." *hug* -elsewhere- Lucy: *looks up at the lit-up Ferris wheel* *smiles* atsushi: did you want to ride? Lucy: "Yes!" *takes his hand* atsushi: *smiles and walks with her* Lucy: "Can see so much of the city, lit up for the season!" atsushi: yeah. Lucy: *goes to the booth* "Two tickets, please--" *looks at the window--which is empty* "??? I don't see anyone..." ???: "I'm down here." atsushi: ??? ._. um... Lucy: *looks down into the booth* "???" Mineta: "That'll be $3 for your friend, but you get in free." *winks* Lucy: "..." *picks up the booth* atsushi: ._.; Mineta: o_____O *SMASH* Lucy: *drops $6* "Keep the extra." *takes Atsushi's hand* -elsewhere- Relan: "Shinra? Need a refill?" shinra: *he nods* thanks, rel... Relan: *pours from the pitcher* "...Maybe go for a walk tomorrow?" shinra: s-sure. Relan: *smiles* "W-We can look at some Christmas displays..." shinra: i'd like that Relan: "Great..." *pats his hand* shinra: *small smile* Relan: "..." *just sits silently* shinra:.... ?? you ok? Relan: "Just...glad you're here." shinra:....*hugs* me too.... Relan: "..." *pat pat* -elsewhere- leo: *walking around the estate* Kouyou: "Enjoying the view?" leo: *she nods* the snow is nice.....nostalgic.... Kouyou: "Did you play in the snow this season?" leo: ....well....sort of.... *remembering the swingset..and ivan*.... *small blush* Kouyou: "You should do so again. Who knows how long it will last." leo: ..... Kouyou: "...Oh, don't be shy. Even adults play in the snow." leo: ...im not properly dressed. ^^; Kouyou: "..." *sighs* "It's far too early, but I might as well..." *takes a present off the table, hands it to Leo* leo: ?? o-oh i shouldnt right away- Kouyou: "Just open it. It'll be okay." leo:....*she opens it* *Inside is a fancy warm winter dress with a matching winter hat and gloves* leo: ....t-thank you, miss kouyou. Kouyou: ^^ "You're welcome. Now, go get dressed and play." -elsewhere- Vulcan: "..." *holds Lisa's hand* lisa: *holding him* keep me warm tonight.... Vulcan: *nods* "Of course...." *hug* lisa:...*kiss* Vulcan: *smooch* lisa: *pulling him down onto her* .... .///. Vulcan: o\\\\o "...Are you...comfortable?" lisa: *she nods* i missed you, you know...... Vulcan: "...I wanted so badly to bring you home sooner..." lisa: well, i-im here, now, right? *she's smiling, but there are tears in her eyes* Vulcan: "..." *gently wipes tears from her eyes* lisa: *holding him* -elsewhere- Mephisto: "Hmm..." *picks out a candy cane* felisia: *hug from behind* mephyyyyy, im low on cuddles =3= Mephisto: "Hee hee..." *bites on the candy cane* "My apologies." *hug* felisia: ^^ <3 -elsewhere- Shotaro: *knocks on the door to an orphanage--with one of his six arms...he has a bit of spider cartilege between his lips and three arms carrying gifts* "Hope the kids like these..." sister: oh why thank you, young man! Shotaro: "You're welcome!" *hands the first bag* "I hope the kids like them!" -elsewhere- Ivan: =____= *takes medicine* yana: rough night, eh? Ivan: <Alcohol was a mistake...> yana: *pat pat* you're gonna be fine, gonch. Ivan: "..." <Is he ever returning?> yana: im sure of it. he knows what he's doing. Ivan: "...Why did he impregnate her?" yana: ... <cant say, for sure, but im sure he has his reasons.> (i should ask him next time...) Ivan: <I'd be a better parent than that cow...> yana: <maybe> Ivan: *sniff* <I'm going to shower..." -elsewhere- Wes: "Excellent performance, Licht." licht: indeed. *pose* for i am a heavenly angel, sent from above. Wes: "..." *laughs* "Glad you got into the Christmas spirit, angel-guy." *pours some champagne, passes it to Liz* liz: ^^ Wes: *passes a glass to Licht, holds up his glass for a toast* "Here's to our successful performance." -elsewhere- Takehisa: "Fang-Hua, a word." fang-hua: yes? Takehisa: "If you see Commander Burns arrive, notify Akitaru. Do not let Shinra know." fang-hua: understood. is there a reason? Takehisa: "...We anticipate Burns wishes to debrief Shinra about his encounter. This information is not for the First: the Eighth has already debriefed Shinra, and Akitaru does not think it is worth bringing up those memories to Shinra." fang-hua: ah... Takehisa: "Also, be prepared for Christmas light accidents. We tend to get increased fire reports around-" *A crash is heard outside* fang-hua: ?!?! tamaki: *SCREAM* WHAT THE FUCK?! fang-hua: *heads outside* ._. oh no. Tsukiyo: "Whoops! I mis-estimated that last jump! How you been, kitten?" fang-hua: tsukiyo... ^^; Tsukiyo: "At least I had a soft landing~" tamaki: HOW IS GETTING TIED UP IN OUR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS A 'SOFT LANDING'?! Tsukiyo: " 'Cause your bosom is so soft~" *rests her head there* -CHOP- Tsukiyo: XWX tamaki: i dont need to deal with this. *slams the door behind her* fang-hua: ._.; .... ^-^; missed me, i take it? Takehisa: "...We'll untie her, and leave her with the rest of the trash--" fang-hua: mr hinawa... *sweatdrop* Tsukiyo: *rabbit yell at Takehisa* Takehisa: .____.; *runs away* Tsukiyo: *smiles at Fang-Hua* "I didn't want to spend Christmas away from you! BFFs! Oh, and I brought your present--" *pulls it out of her pocket* "At least it didn't get crushed..." fang-hua: 0-0; ^^;;; -elsewhere- Mikuni: *walking through town* ^^ *his doll is dressed in her Christmas garb* misono:.... !!! >->;;; oh dear lord mitsuba: o///o; Mikuni: OWO *shiny eyes* "HOWDY!" mitsuba: >///>; shinoa: oh hello. ^^ rowena: .///w///. h-hello mr mikuni. mitsuba: o3o ?!? Mikuni: *takes off his hat, bows* "How y'all doin'?" rowena: ^///^ doing well. mitsuba: 7///3///7; *muttering* misono: ... Mikuni: "And how's my fave-or-ite brother?" misono: *cringes* Mikuni: "You get under the mistletoe yet with your significant other?" misono: you shush! >///< shinoa: oh my, misono, so flustered~ misono: s-shinoa! dont encourage him! =////n////=;;; Mikuni: "Just take care of my little brother: he is fragile and needs the best of care." misono: *hides his face under his hat* >///~///<;;; rowena: aww. mitsuba: *silent screaming* Mikuni: *looks at Rowena* "Hey, ain't you the one makin' that occult club?" rowena: ah! yes! that would be me. ^///^ mitsuba: D8< Mikuni: "How's your membership round-up going? You got a big number of people joining?" rowena: the club has two members, three counting myself. ^^ Mikuni: "Then how 'bout I join your club and help--" Poe: "Help with what~?" ^^# *death aura--as he holds up Karl* Mikuni: owo;;; rowena: oh, hello brother. ^^ misono: ._.; mitsuba: is that a raccoon? Poe: "And he bites." *holds Karl at Mikuni* Mikuni: ._____.; karl: =3=; Mikuni: *steps back to behind Misono* rowena: but, i've never seen him bite anyone. ^^; misono: mikuni can you not. Poe: "He only bites _bad_ people..." Mikuni: *shivers* "Raccoons are frightening..." *his fake-voice has dropped* rowena: ?? hmm? misono: miss...um.... *ahem* ma'am. you dont want to accociate with my brother. he's just going to cause you trouble. Mikuni: D:< Poe: *nod nod* ^^# rowena: but he did help save me from that mugger, after i fended him off a bit. Mikuni: owo *nods* mitsuba: *quietly fuming* Poe: "I have to agree with the tinier brother--" misono: D8< Poe: "--this boy seems to be dangerous, no-good, a hoodlum, ill-mattered, poorly dressed--" Mikuni: "HOW IS THIS POORLY DRESSED?!" D:< misono: mostly the hat. the people who can actually make a fedora look good are few and far between these days. Mikuni: Q~Q "How can you say that about your brother..." misono: do you want a polite answer or an honest answer? shinoa: buuurn. Mikuni: "WAAAAAAH!" *dramatically flails his arms as he runs away* rowena: that was a bit mean. D:> misono: trust me, it was justified. -elsewhere- Burns: "..." *remembers Joker's earlier attacks on the tournament* {Joker: *sneers*} Burns: "...The hell." *sets out photos on his desk...They include the charred remains of Shinra's house, the ruins of Hibana and Iris's old church...and he sets down a metal cross* "..." -knock- dia: commander? Burns: "What?" dia: how is your investigation? Burns: "...Progressing. How are the troops?" -elsewhere- Hiro: "Comfy?" EF: *she nods* thanks for inviting me. Hiro: "Happy to have the company! Mom and Dad encouraged it. And, hey, we got dessert..." hime: try not to make out too loud. EF: e-eh?! O///-///o; Hiro: -_- "Thank you, sister..." *musses her hair* hime: >3< -elsewhere- Vulcan: "..." *passes a hand along Lisa's face* lisa: *laying in his arms, in their bed* zzzz..... Vulcan: *sighs* ("Just...get better. Please...") -elsewhere- Sakuya: "..." *shudders* naho: *snuggle* Sakuya: "S-Sorry...Just cold." naho: *snuggles* Sakuya: "..." *contented sigh* "You're stubborn, aren't you?" *hug* naho: ^///^ Sakuya: *forehead smooch* naho: >///< hehe~ Sakuya: *pat pat* "Let's get another blanket." -elsewhere- Kid: "I thought that went well." *looking up at the tree* stocking: *kiss* Kid: ^\\\^ *smooch* "But we weren't under the mistletoe?" stocking: still~ Kid: "Still..." *takes her hand, kisses it lightly* "My wife." stocking: hehe~ so cute <3 Kid: ^\\\^ "Thank you...for making life so much more full of light." stocking: ^///^ thank you too, kiddo. Kid: *small squeeze on her hand* "...I would like for a future Christmas...to share this visit with...our child." stocking: ... i would like that too... ^^ Kid: *smiles* "That...means so much." *wipes his eye* -elsewhere- Kurogiri: *with a Santa cap, playing with his child* "Ho. Ho. Ho." kurome: *hug* ^u^ Kurogiri: "Hee hee." *picks her up* "Want another candy cane?" kurome: *nod nod* -elsewhere- Mr. Tsubaki: *holding a letter in his mouth, which he drops into the mail slot* ???: mail call! Mr. Tsubaki: "!!!" *jumps away from the mail slot, tries to look fox-casual* =_= tsubaki: *she picks it up*... !! *The letter has just a fox symbol on the front of it* tsubaki: *opening it* *There are separate letters inside, each addressed to someone in the house* tsubaki: mail call, everyone! naho: ??... !! oh! otogiri: *taking hers* lavender: d'aw. Sakuya: "??? The heck is he doing this...He shouldn't be risking himself over Christmas..." Black Star: *judgey face* "..." *takes his with a pair of tongs* tsubaki: ^^; himawari: ^^; Shamrock: *holds the letter close to his chest* Xw= lilac:...*small sniffle and smile* Belkia: "Oooooo!" Higan: -_-; "The fox doodle leaves a bit to be desired." -elsewhere- Dazai: *underneath Ango's window, singing Christmas carols...badly* "--FIIIIIIIIVE GOLDEN RIIIIIIIIINGS!" ango: dazai, please go home, you're drunk. Dazai: "NOPE! I had to give up the drink! For reasons!" ango: =_.=; Dazai: "Now, where was I? ...I lost track. I'll start from the beginning. 'On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a par--" *BONK* Kunikida: *holding a mallet* "..." Dazai: XWX ango: thank you. Kunikida: "You're welcome." *drags Dazai by his ankles through the snow--as Dazai's head hits a fire hydrant* Dazai: "UMPH!" ango: well, have a pleasant christmas odas- *tenses*.... merry christmas, kunikida... Kunikida: "..." *nods* ango:.....*closes the window.....looks at a framed photo....of himself, dazai, and odasaku*.....*sigh* merry fucking christmas..... -elsewhere- Arthur: "How's Nozomi?" tamaki: ....asleep right now... Arthur: "Man...This sucks." tamaki: i just...i want her to feel better.... Arthur: "What would make her feel better is getting her mother back--or knowing she has a family..." tamaki: ...if what miss karin said was true, the things nozomi's mother said.... Arthur: "Yeah...But given where her mind was, who knows..." tamaki: ......hey, nozomi? nozomi:...... tamaki:....*hug* we're here for you, ok? Arthur: *nods* *pats Nozomi's back* nozomi:....*shaking* Arthur: "..." *hug* -elsewhere- Giriko: "What you doing, Preacher?" justin: i'll just be looking after the young ones at the church today. ^^ Giriko: "...They got enough for tomorrow?" justin: *he nods* Giriko: "Good on you." *pats his back hard* justin: oof- haha ^^; Giriko: "See us before the new year, you got that?" justin: right. ^^ *exits, shaking slightly* -elsewhere- Jacqueline: *plugs in the Christmas lights* kim: looks great! Jacqueline: "Yeah...We did good work." kim:...*smooch* Jacqueline: "Mmmm~" *smooch* kim: ^///^ Jacqueline: "...Want to watch the lights for a bit?" *holds her hand* kim: sure. Jacqueline: *sits on the couch, guiding her towards it* -elsewhere- sonia: zzz Chuuya: *tucks her in, sets the doll under her arm* sonia: =w= Chuuya: *small forehead kiss* sonia: zzzz Chuuya: "..." ("I want more for her...") -...- Chuuya: ("Rain, what would you do?") -...- Chuuya: "..." *sighs...* *stands up and leaves the room* mito: *mew* Chuuya: *smiles* *strokes her back* "You'll get your gift in the morning..." mito: *purrs and nuzzles into his palm* Chuuya: *picks Mito up, keeps petting* mito: *paws his mouth* Chuuya: "Hee hee...That tickles..." -elsewhere- Spirit: *knocks* soul: yeah? oh, hey. Spirit: "Hey." *holds up a basket* "Sachiko made some cookies." soul: cool. thanks. *small smile* Spirit: "And..." *hands a wrapped gift* soul:....thanks. Spirit: *nods* "...You hear from your brother yet?" soul: of course i did. he did great at the concert today. Spirit: "Good to hear...Wish I could've gone." soul: how's izumi? Spirit: "Happy to have a break from school--even as she can't stop studying..." soul: ah. Spirit: "...You got your next mission from Lord Death?" soul: i will be in january...kind of nervous. Spirit: "You can always ask for backup..." soul: noted. -elsewhere- Jonah: *holding a doll he has dressed as Misora* elsewhere- misora: *cringing* Akitaru: "??? What's up, Misora?" misora: just an uneasy feeling. *excalibur face* miwa: well, take it easy, k? misora: ^-^;; yeah... Akitaru: "Maybe ask the medic for some medicine?" misora: s-sure! serina! -elsewhere- Mori: "Zzz..." fukuzawa:....*noticing mii enter the room* do you think he will recover from this? Mii: "..." *looks at Fukuzawa* "This is hardly like previous circumstances...It depends." fukuzawa: ... Mii: "I think this needs something to shock him out of it...His assistant has not returned?" fukuzawa: ...no....i think i know what the agency's next step will be... Mii: "Oh?" fukuzawa: investigating mori's origins. -elsewhere- Benimaru: "...Well, at least it's quieter now." kirei: *nods and leans against him* Benimaru: "..." *puts a hand over her shoulder, kisses her cheek* kirei: *blush* Benimaru: "Kirei..." *rests his knuckle under her chin* kirei: ?? Benimaru: "..." *closes his eyes* "..." *leans closer to her lips* kirei: *smooch* Benimaru: =\\\\= *smooch* -elsewhere- Tachihara: *throws a snowball* naoya: hyah! Tachihara: "Eep!" *dives into the snow, tries to tunnel away* naoya: *eye glint* found ya! -le pelt- Tachihara: "AAAAAH!" *SPLAT* *warbling noise* naoya: *peace sign* nyehe~ Tachihara: *spits up snow* "Man...Brain-freeze..." -early morning- julie: yay! presents! Patty: "Woot! Open these bad boys up!!!" liz: they seem to be having fun. ^^ roxanne: indeed they are. Patty: *shaking a box* stocking: hey kiddo. Kid: "Good morning." *cheek smooch* "Merry Christmas..." stocking: ^///^ Kid: *hands her a medium-size square box* "Here's your first gift..." stocking: *opening it* *Inside is a candy-coated (actual candy) photo-frame with a photo of her and Kid from Halloween* stocking: oh, kid. *huuuuugs* Kid: "Hee hee...And it's edible, too...The frame, not the photo...Although the photo is sweet, too..." stocking: hehe, i know~ *smoooooooch* Kid: ^\\\^ kirika: *rockin her annual krampus sweater* Wes: "Fashionable sweater, Kirika..." ^^; kirika: 's a tradition. *sips her slushie* lord death: ^^; Yumi: "Death, let's give Shiori her gift..." lord death: here you go~ shiori: ba! Yumi: *moves Shiori's fingers to the wrapping* "Rip away here--" Kid: owo;;;; shiori: *grab and tear* stocking: *holding kid's hands* Kid: "..." *small squeeze* -elsewhere- Hibana: "Open it up, sweetie~" hanako: *opens it* wooow! *shiny eyes* Hibana: "And you can put your dolls in here, re-decorate rooms..." -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Who'd you get for Secret Santa?" mono: *shrug* *opens her gift* -it's a nice vest- nea: ^^ Shinoda: "Good choice..." *opens his gift* -elsewhere- Kunikida: "..." naomi: *puts reindeer antlers on him* ^^ Kunikida: ._. "...Is this humorous?" kirako: certainly festive. atsushi: ^^; Dazai: *holding ice to his head* =_= atsushi: how're you enjoying the christmas party so far? Kyouka: *munching on cookies* ^W^ Lucy: *sips hot chocolate* "It's pretty cozy." yosano: glad to hear ^^ atsushi: *small smile* Lucy: *sets down her drink, hands Atsushi a box* atsushi: *opening it* *Inside are swimtrunks, a t-shirt, and a watch* atsushi: oh cool, thanks! this is great! Lucy: "You're welcome! And because it's winter, the swimtrunks were on sale." *Fitzgerald smirk* atsushi: ^^; i see. Lucy: ^^ "...So, where's my present?" atsushi: ah! here! *hands her a box* -it was a hairpin- Lucy: "Neat!" *brushes a hand through her hair, before placing the pin* "Like this?" atsushi: .///. *nod* Lucy: ^\\\^ *cheek smooch* -elsewhere- Fitzgerald: "You may begin the dissemination of presents." mary: bram! open mine first! bram: um.... oh, t-thank you. *it was a scarf* Fitzgerald: "Lovely color." *looks at the tree* -elsewhere- Ivan: "..." *sets down glass* yana: thanks. *sips* .......are you mad at me? Ivan: "..." <No. Just confused still...> yana: hmm...<you miss him, huh?> Ivan: <Immensely.> yana: .... <he'll be fine.> Ivan: *nods* <I still worry...> yana: .... {yana: eh? me? temporary leader?} {Fyodor: <It will be necessary.>} {yana: i know but....why me of all people? im not exactly a 'leader' type of person...<even _if_ i'm partially you...>} {Fyodor: <I don't mean to undersell you, but would you have me leave it to someone else? Ivan? Zoey? Freaking Pushkin?> {yana:....fair point.} {Fyodor: <You also have something the others do not have: ambition.>} {yana: *headtilt* <oh?>} {Fyodor: <You just need some direction...Leadership can be part of it.>} {yana: ......} {Fyodor: <Have you considered where you want to be in the future?>} {yana: ....in all seriousness....not really...} yana: .... Ivan: <...What do we do tomorrow?> yana: ....in a few days.....*smiles* we have ourselves a party to crash. *looks at a file...of kunikida* -elsewhere- Belkia: "MERRY FLIPPING CHRISTMAS!" ^u^ naho: YAAAY! XD tsubaki: ^^ Shamrock: *hands a gift to Himawari* himawari: thank you. Shamrock: *nods* "You're welcome. Open it up..." himawari: *opening it* *Inside are a gardening book, gardening tools, and a set of seeds* himawari: why thank you. ^^ Shamrock: X_^ "Happy to..." -elsewhere- Relan: *sets out the cake* shinra: *nom* =w= Relan: ^^ "We tried to make it to your liking." shinra: thanks, rel. ^^ Relan: "Merry Christmas..." -elsewhere- Steinbeck: *yawn* twain: *laying next to him* mornin' ^^ Steinbeck: ._. "...What?" twain: what? Steinbeck: "...WHY. ARE. YOU IN MY FREAKING BED?!" twain: why do _you_ think? 7u7 Steinbeck: O_____O;;;;; *takes the pillow...and covers it over Twain's face* twain: *muffled yelling* Steinbeck: *straddles Twain, holding the pillow down harder* "WHAT WERE YOU DOING TO ME?!" twain: i wasnt doing anything too weird! Steinbeck: *screams, as he stands and slams himself down onto him again* "I'LL KILL YOU!" twain: *SCREEEEEAM* Steinbeck: *SCREAM!!!* twain: OSCAR HELP!! oscar: ^^ breakfast is rea-............. Steinbeck: O\\\\\o "..." *slow head turn* oscar: ^u^ ..... ^u^;;;;;;; Steinbeck: "...THIS ISN'T WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE." oscar: ^u^;;;;;;;;; *slowly closes the door* Steinbeck: .\\\\\\. "..." *slow head turn to stare at Twain* "..." twain: jeez....you dont have to be so rough? ouo; *outside, where Ebie is playing, just within view of the window* ebie: ?? *SMASH* dorothy: o-o;; *A vine has tossed Twain out the window* baum: D8> twain: AHHHHHHHHHHH *plomph* COOOOOLD!!! DX> -he's naked- baum: !!!!!! *covering their eyes* DONT LOOK! ebie: ??? dorothy: =A= what heresy is this? Steinbeck: *huddles under his blanket* "I'm dead, I'm dead, I'm dead..." TT\\\\TT -knock- oscar: is everything alright? Steinbeck: "I need a new lock..." oscar: understood~ -elsewhere- Jacqueline: "Merry Christmas, Blair!" blair: thanks sweeties ^^ nagisa: hope you like it! Jacqueline: "???" blair: *opening her gift* awww. *hug* nagisa: ^^ Jacqueline: "..." *small smile* kim: *hug* ^u^ Jacqueline: ^\\\^ -elsewhere- Todoroki: *holding the present* fuyumi: merry christmas, mom. yuki: ah....thank you... *small smile* Todoroki: *hands her the gift* "We got this for you..." yuki: *opening it* *There is a snowflake pendant inside* yuki: *teary smile* it's beautiful.. Todoroki: *small smile* "Merry Christmas..." -elsewhere- Poe: QWQ lana: do you like it? Poe: "I-I love it! Thank you!" =w= lana: ^^ *smooch* Poe: ^\\\^ "H-How is yours?" *holds up a gift box* lana: it's amazing! thanks! *hug* -elsewhere- Arthur: "What do you think?" *He got Tamaki kitty headphones* tamaki: =///= c-cute. -elsewhere- Iida: "..." mrs iida: is everything ok? Iida: *weak smile* "...I like being home." mrs iida:....*hug* Iida: "..." *shaking* -elsewhere- Mikuni: Q____Q "..." *holds up a new hat he got for Christmas* "...You don't think my hats are dumb, do you?" metsu: do you want a polite answer or an honest answer? Mikuni: "...Let's go with polite~?" ^^; metsu: it needs work. Mikuni: -_-; "...Well, it's the thought that counts." *puts it on* -elsewhere- Gopher: "A Christmas gift, sir." ^W^ Inside is a new fiction book "I thought you needed something fun to read..." eibon: oh, why thank you. ^^ -elsewhere- Chuuya: "How is it?" sonia: *hugging the plushie tightly* >u< Chuuya: *smiles* "I'll take that as 'good.'" -elsewhere- Kouyou: *lights a candle* leo: ... Kouyou: *holds her hands in a prayer* leo: *notices a photo on the butsudan* *There are two photos: one of Kouyou and a man, another of her in maternity wear* leo: .....were they- Kouyou: "They are ones I wish to have a good holiday, wherever they are..." *sad smile* leo:...i see... Kouyou: *nods* "Well...I suppose I should see how dinner is coming..." leo: ... -elsewhere- Medusa: *sitting at a Chinese restaurant* "...Do you have milk?" clerk: um... ._.; Medusa: "What?" clerk: let me check... -elsewhere- Stain: *hiding in the shadows...snow falling* -elsewhere- Mori: "..." *hugs his doll* fukuzawa: .... -with the agency- atsushi: traveling abroad? Kunikida: "Yes. We need to gather more information to ascertain solutions to these problems." naomi: oh that sounds so cool! i've always wanted to travel abroad! *hugs tanizaki's arm tightly* Tanizaki: ._.; "Um...Is it possible to have more come along--" Kunikida: *intense stare at Naomi* "Will you be taking care of paperwork while we're abroad?" naomi: OuO; Tanizaki: "I-I'm sure Naomi can handle paperwork for us abroad. You'll need someone highly organized to be in communication with the home base, right?" *nervous smile* Kunikida: "...Fine. But we'll have to save on money by sharing rooms--" naomi: fine by us~ 💗 Tanizaki: *corner of shame* Dazai: "I GOT KUNIKIDA'S ROOM!" Kunikida: -_-# "Don't you have a pregnant partner to take care of?" Dazai: *corner of sorrow* atsushi: ._.; Kyoka: "I am attending to make sure everything is organized. What are we investigating?" Kunikida: "Mori." Kyoka: *corner of fear* atsushi: .___.; Kunikida: "STOP THAT BEFORE WE RUN OUT OF CORNERS!" *looks at Atsushi* "Get your stuff in order." -elsewhere- Giriko: *snaps a photo* "What a cutie..." arachne: ^^ anna: ^o^ malaria: *smiles* Giriko: "Now, just need to set up the tripod--" *lifts it up--and one leg of it slams into his face* "!!!" malaria: careful there ^^; -elsewhere- Wes: *knocks on Soul's apartment's door* soul: hey bro. ^^ Wes: *holds up a box* "Merry Christmas, bro." soul: oh cool. *small smile* Wes: "Liz sent her regards...You still going to dinner tonight?" soul: yeah. Wes: *looks around the living room before sitting down* "...You traveling?" -elsewhere- Joker: "..." *pours more scotch into his Santa mug* scarlet: ... Joker: "...All the offices closed. No new leads..." *passes the bottle* ivy: *chug chug* Joker: "..." *pulls out another bottle with a bow on it and a note: 'To: Dad; From: Your Son'* "Good thing people don't remember to lock up..." -elsewhere- Katai: *taking a sled to the top of a hill* ._. "..." *gulp* aya: *has on goggles* you ready for this, uncle katai?! Katai: "I-I hope so..." *gulps* "Just hold onto the sled and...don't let me die like this..." aya: ^^; blair: here we GO~ *le push* aya: WEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Katai: "Eeeeeeee!!!!" O______O -fwoosh- aya: *pops her head out of a snowman* *blink blink* im good! Katai: *buried in the snow, the sled propped up like a tombstone* blair: *digging him out* you ok? Jacqueline: ._.; "...You made interesting friends, Blair." Katai: .\\\\\. *nod nod nod* nagisa: me next! -elsewhere- Shotaro: "Okay, all set!" *he got an exercise bar to put into his doorway...and he's got his legs around it* "Watch me do sit-ups!" setsuna: ^^ mana: ... Shotaro: "Okay...One!" *lifts himself--once, before he falls down onto his head* "OUCHIE!" setsuna: are you alright? D8> Shamrock: *crying, reading his letter* X___Q himawari: ?? Shamrock: *wipes his eye* "So heartfelt. So sincere..." Belkia: *turns his letter around* "...All he wrote on mine was, 'Be on good behavior. Don't go to jail again.'" naho: listen to him. Belkia: >3< "I do what I want!" -chop- Black Star: *glaring at his letter, shaking* "...I'm gonna kill him..." otogiri: behave. Belkia: X_X tsubaki: *looks* *The letter reminds Black Star that he is short (ignoring Mr. Tsubaki is shorter), that Tsubaki likes him more, to take care of his family--then has a crude drawing of Mr. Tsubaki stabbing Black Star in the back* tsubaki: *sigh* ^-^; Higan: "His artwork has gotten better at least..." ^^; Sakuya: "..." *just staring at his letter* lilac: ?? Sakuya: *folds the letter, tucks it into his shirt pocket...smiles at Lilac, trying to hold in tears* "What did he write to you, Lilac?" lilac: h-he told me that everything w-will be ok... Sakuya: "..." *pats Lilac's shoulder* "Y-Yeah..." -elsewhere- Kid: *rocking Shiori* shiori: zzzz Kid: *smiles, stops rocking...puts her to bed* stocking: so sweet. Kid: *nods* "Best infant sister I could ask for..." stocking: *hug* Kid: *hug, pat pat* "...Stocking..." stocking: *kiss* Kid: "Mmm~" *pulls back slightly, whispers in her ear* "We need somewhere more private..." stocking: *walks with him to their room* Kid: *closes the door behind him...locks it* stocking: should i close my eyes~? Kid: "Oh, I'm not sure I can trust that~" *has the blindfold in his hands* stocking: !!... you naughty boy. Kid: *has put the blindfold on her, stands behind her, already unbuttoning her shirt* "My naughty girl~" stocking: *soft shudder and sigh* Kid: *his hand rubs along her bare stomach as he lowers the shirt off of her* stocking: ahh.... Kid: *his hand lowers further down, his fingers just tugging under her pants, as he kisses along her shoulders* stocking: mnh~<3 Kid: *one hand unhooks her bra, the other unbuttons her pants* stocking: kid, fuck... =///T Kid: *whispers in her ear* "I'll have to hurry...Do you mind handcuffs?" stocking: please do. Kid: *has removed her bra, puts on the handcuffs...pulls down her pants and underwear at once* "Oh, nice color today..." stocking: ah~ f-festive, right? Kid: "Quite~" *walks her forward* "Watch your step...I'm going to set you on your knees..." *he has already set up her 'gift,' as she feels her knees resting on pillows--and something long and hard right in front of her sex* stocking: mmmmn~ *shaking her rear a bit* Kid: *rubs her bottom* "Your 'gift' is ready...I just need to put it in..." stocking: oh _fuck_ yes... Kid: "Then get ready..." *guides her to lower herself onto the device, its length sliding into her...* stocking: *moan* Kid: "And now..." *she hears a click--and hears a vibration that is sent into her and up into her core* stocking: a-ahhhhh~<3 Kid: *he is behind her, his hands sliding up her sides* "And that's the _low_ setting~" stocking: f-for the love of god, let me suck you off. Kid: "Very well...Just one moment~" *turns the setting up higher...before he stands pantsless in front of her, as he guides her mouth to him...* stocking: *taking him into her mouth, licking* Kid: *moans* "G-Gah...Hee hee...T-Tickles..." -elsewhere-

[olivia-crains]

Annihilation

Destruction hidden behind familiarity of day to day life. Our routine is our saving grace, our job, the weekend task to paint the bedroom, distractions that quiet the screams brought upon by past mistakes and pain erupting beneath our bones. Lena fills her home with love, love she never shared before, I suppose it is much easier to love someone when they aren’t around. She is a Ghost Bird. Lena sets fire to all the good in her life, goodness is hard to feel, reveling in the bad always seems much more appealing considering the feeling that comes along as a side effect. I am that girl. Just dying to feel something, though I have everything in the world I need. A wonderful family, incredible job, supportive and passionate friends, profound self awareness, and yet…all I can focus on is destroying myself and every good thing I have, something within me is fueled by it, it is an unbeatable high.

Area X

Self destruction is very apparent in some people, some hide it better than others. Carefully placed masks that are only removed when alone. Even individuals with seemingly perfect lives choose to self destruct. They fuck up something, somehow, some way, and they just cannot seem to recover, in a way...self destruction is a continuous mutation, as is life.

Each women represents a different piece of self destruction. Area X is like the holding ground, an asylum of sorts for the damaged. Area X can present itself in many forms, your bedroom where your panic attacks leave you in a fetal position on your bathroom floor, an empty movie theater when your paranoia withers you down to your smallest size, your toilet bowl staring back at you, your locket with a photo inside. Area X presents the idea to seek help, answers, comfort. Area X provides the tools, data and opportunity for resurgence, but the answers lie within the shimmer, but the willingness to enter is a feat in itself.

The Shimmer

Entering the shimmer is a form of self inflicted punishment. A prison for our guilt, the guilt that we strap on our backs, tents, supplies, food, etc, our guilt weighs us down.

The shimmer brings your demons to life, constantly refracting, changing, adapting. Coming to terms with your conflict is the root of the shimmer. Surrender or embrace.

Cass knows she can never fully return to the person she once was given the loss of her child.

Anya is an addict who loses all control over her body, she gives in, fully.

Ventress is fascinating…she may be the most destructive of all, she is almost giddy about entering the lighthouse and surrendering to the ‘host’, surrendering to self destruction by screaming the word ‘Annihilation and becoming one with the shimmer.

Josie wants no part in fighting, she gives her spirit over to the shimmer, an almost uplifting and surreal form of suicide, but in a way…she embraces it all and finds the meaning within.

Ventress and Josie are the only two who chose to surrender and become embraced by the shimmer.

Lena seems to be a mixture of every member of the team. She is curious, filled with sorrow, anger, fear of her rapidly changing DNA, but what makes her different is her willingness to embrace her demons, but not let them weigh her down and destroy her life.

I am within the shimmer portion of my life currently. I know there will be many more shimmers I will find the courage to wander through throughout my life. This is only the beginning. But we must face the shimmer in order to get to the lighthouse.

The Lighthouse

Lena constantly punishes herself, you can feel her pain though she tries her very best to hide it. She confronts her memories with such violence, she wants to fight it all. Though we self destruct, our core selves still remain. The lighthouse is surrendering to our own possession, promising to become something new. Lena leaves the shimmer with all she needs, the power of Lena is that she is willing to forgive herself, she is willing to change, to sacrifice, to learn, to fully embrace all she is/all she has yet to become. When Lena looks into that vessel, it seems to mend her tarnished and guilt ridden spirit. Self hatred grows until it encompasses everything. Lena is crushed by the physical embodiment of her own self destruction, a battle between you and you, but she escapes, it is the most powerful metaphor. Tears well up each time I watch that scene. If she can escape with even an ounce of herself left, if she can win this battle, if she can become the best possible version of herself without completely loosing her vital spirit, without crushing herself, maybe all of us who are fighting similar battles can too. She will carry the shimmer with her forever, and in numerous ways, the shimmer saved her, in numerous ways….the shimmer saved them all, from themselves.

The week this film was released was a monumental week for me and part of the reason why this film feels so permanently sacred to me, seven times I have seen this now, and even with that, it will never be enough. Partaking in self destructive behavior is what I have spent most of my life mastering, it wasn’t until earlier this year that it began to take a toll on me. I was afraid to be alone, I was afraid to be around myself, my mind was…cut loose, I was and still sometimes continue to be trapped beneath this skin and the weight of my guilt from hurting so many people and ruining so many things for people and for myself. I just cant understand why I am such a terrible person, what gives me the right to be the way I am and treat people the way I do? There is nothing I enjoy more than torturing myself and succumbing to my demons, night after night. My fear, my wake up call, my shimmer, lead me to seeking professional help, getting on medication, and making the best of the self I have to live with, faults and many issues and all. That final week in February changed my life. I have yet to reach my lighthouse, I have many more months (years), in the shimmer to go.... and as terrified as I am to meet what I encounter, I am comforted by the fact that the shimmer hasn’t swallowed me whole yet and I haven’t given in to my guilt, doubt, extreme fears, and self destructive habits.

I will continue to hold Lena and her journey so very close to my heart, she chose to destroy the perfect masked version of herself she essentially created and instead chose to embrace and learn from her past, she forgave herself, that is all one can ever hope to do, it is the only thing that can cover the harsh and ever so tempting reign of self destructive behavior. Without destruction, we will never learn and without forgiving ourselves, the continuous mutation will never cease.

I have grown quite attached to Nina. I realize this is no surprise considering who is portraying her. This haunting movie has changed my life in many ways. Each time I watch it I walk away feeling something new but one thing never changes, whenever Lena enters the chamber within the lighthouse….I feel like I am about to get on a rollercoaster, my stomach flips, my blood runs cold, I swear I do not blink for several minutes, I am glued to the screen, and I do not move a muscle until the end of the movie. I am completely transfixed, its like nothing I have felt before, it scares me each time, it always makes me cry, and yet, I feel so completely euphoric, and most importantly, ready and eager to face myself.